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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

The Seguin Anchor is so accus.
toned to referring to "Battle Of
Flowers" in connection with the
San JacintO day celebration in this
city, that it declares that "exten-
sive preparations" are being made
for that event. The preparations
are all right, and they will be ex-
tensive enough, but then the date
is not all right. The flower MUIR
der takes place in connection with
the assembling of the Commercial
Tourists from all parts Of the con-
tinent early in June, then it will
come off big.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

st. Louis is in the throes of an cleo
tion investigation which threatens
to unseat four out OF the five Dem
cratic delegates that were counted
in on last Tuesday. There will be
music in that city before the re-
turns are all canvassed and the re.
versal made. That the Republi-
cans of that city are in earnest is
not to be doubted and in the future
there will be no Democratic men,
bers of that municipal household
sworn into office who cannot show
clean titles to their election certifi-
Gates.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

The reports that reach this city
from all sections Of the southwest
show that the people are as hope
ful OF great prosperity in the near
future as if they had it coralled
and roped and tied.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

The little towns all over the south
OF Texas are arranging to hold
county fairs. This is move that
Will gradually become general un-
til the county fair will be regular
institution. There will be great
gain to the agricultural interests
Of the state in this meeting annu
ally Of the farmers, to compare
notes as well as products; to swap
experiences as well as to trade live
stock. Out OF it more practical
knowledge Of agricultural method
and success will result and in time
the whole life of these counties
will feel the stimulus of the best
examples in practical farming.
With the establishment on a firm
foundation of the county fair the
district fair will be founded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

Stone, Of Missouri, has a rock in
his fist as big as his head for the
state lobby.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

The state Senate has taken a
couple Of days off in order to let
the House catch up. If the House
would only catch on it would soon
catch up.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08
Miscellaneous

Featherbeds, Mattresses, Pill
lows, renovated and made to order. Mail
orders promptly attended to. Renovating
Co. us w Commerce St 7-24-l2m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

The business failures Of the first
three months OF this year are less
in amount and fewer in numb Der
than for the first three months Of
the previous year. This is an indi-
cation of up hill movement by the
industries of the country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

That "home for women" named
after the Texas hero, Ben Milan,
will be a fitting tribute to his
memory. 1t is more than this,
being a practical charity OF very
benevolent kind. AS such it de-
serves the support and encourage
ment of the people of San Antonio,
regardless of any differences.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

There is not one iota Of certain
news from Cuba to justify the pre-
diction that the revolutionists on
that island will ever emerge from
their trouble successfully. They
will effectually Danish themselves
and that is all they will accomp-
lish this time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

Philadelphia is putting her steam
railways into competition with her
electric roads IN communication
between her suburban towns and
herself. The fare is little more,
but the transit is more rapid and
the hours Of arrival and departure
absolute. The experiment will be
watched with interest, and If it
succeeds there will be more to fol-
low suit. Destiny points to such
an arrangement in the cases of all
Of the large cities which are sur
rounded by densely populated
suburbs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08

Galveston Tribune puts its waste
basket at the service of those who
wish to read the full and unemas-
culated reports of that Oscar Wilde
nastiness. 1t is time that hosscar
had an electric motor with neck
attachment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08
STo CORRESPONDENTS.

STo CORRESPONDENTS.
All Communications for this paper should be
accompanied by the name of the author, not
necessary for publication, but as evidence Of
good faith on the part Of the writer. Write on
one side of the paper, in a plain hand. Anony-
nous communications will not be noticed.
The LIGHT will not be responsible for the
statements Of its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08
INCH Sl.b0 81 50ISa.00 I$ls. 00 49,. 90 $54 90

Legal advertisements 81 90 per inch each in
sertlon. Trustees sales $l.OO per inch first in
sertion, 25c each insertion after.
Reading matter, editorial page, 25c per line
each insertion; Local columns 20c first inser-
ton, lOc first week. SC after first week. Speci al
rates on so and 100 lines running for month.
Home advertisements payable on first of
each month. Transient advertising payable
In advance. az ONLY METAL CUTS PRINTED.
Special rates given on larger space and long
tiBe advertisements. Discount given for
cash.
"An contracts or bills must be approved
by the Secretary or Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-08
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Doctors, Lawyers, Etc
For Sale by all Druggists

E. MURAT BOOKER, Prescription
Druggist, Ia s. Flores st. Physicians Pre-
scriptions Specially. years in charge Of
L. 0rynski's retail store. Telephone 81. San
Antonio, Texas.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
Librarian spofrord's Accounts.

Washington City, Aug. e6.-LAorartan
SponoTd. in view OF the various conflict
ing statements regarding the sum OF s22.-
s90 paid by him into the treasury last
week. was asked today what the amount
really represented. He replied that IL was
approximately the amount Of tho treas
ury balance Of copyright and salary az
counts as he found it. An unfaVorahie
construction. he said. had been placed up
on it as representing a large deficit.
whereas IL was actually balance between
two accounts. the salary account due the
librarian for several months dishurse-
mCnis, and an account due tha govern
ment for several months copyright fees.
These accounts had remained unsettled.
although constant payments had been
made by him 60 the number OF ten or
twelve during 1894 and 1875 Of copyright
receipts amounting to over $500. beside
the So 900 now deposited. He emphatlcal-
~ denied the allegations that the recent
payment was 10 make good any wrongful
Withholding OF moneys due to the govern
ment. On the contrary. the whole matter
involved balancing of delayed accounts,
which his accumulated labors had too
long postponed. All copyright receipts
had been entered daily. with dates and
sources. and the amounts, whether small
or large. duly noted. He tSpoford) held
himself responsible for the same.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
sEATTLE-TACoMA BICYCLE ROAD
The Projectors Hope To BE Able TO
Make Ii a Free Highway.

Tacoma, Aug. 26.-SpecIak-J NJ. Bell.
manager of the Postal Telegraph Com
pany's Office in this city, is at the head
OF a company just organized and incorpo-
rated to build a bicycle track TO Seattle.
The articles of Incorporation state that
the objects are TO construct and maintain
a toll road but Mr. Bell says the track
VIII not be toll road II sufficient support
can be secured 10 build IL otherwise. It
is thought by the projectors that a free
road would be much more desirable. TWO
routes are being considered. one is over
the Eleventh street bridge. across the
tide fats on the Buena boulevard 10 the
land overlooking the Sound and thence
along the crest of the bluff TO Des Moines.
"A magnificent view of the Sound being
had on one side. and of the valley on the
other. From Des Moines the road would
follow the beach 90 the low land this side
OF Alki point. and would there cut across
the peninsula TO the head of Elliott bay,
and 10 South Seattle
The other route is to start in the same
manner, but instead OF following the crest
of the blum to Des Moines. 10 instead pro-
ceed TO the beach and follow IL all the
way around TO Seattle
II is expected that resorts camps sum-
mer hotels and summer residences viii be
built up along the line il the track is
built. and that property owners will be
willing 10 give land subsidies TO help do
the work. From these subsidies and by
private subscription 1t Is expected the road
can be built to be ready for use next sum-
uapF
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
Eilensburg Lyncher Arrested.

Enensburg. Aug. Especial. Lambert
Raskin, who a few years ago tended bar
for kohIhepp & Uebelacher. was brought
in today from his ranch in semi-coms-
tose condition, charged with being impli-
Gated in the lynching Of the Ninsons re-
Gently. En- route TO the city. ii seems. he
had an alteration with Tom Chisholm. II
boy aged about II. who had charge Of tho
prisoner Raskin acknowledged his guilt.
and begged 10 be allowed liberty, and
snatched the gun from Chisholm's hand
and both srappled and fell out of the
wagon Chisholm delivered several blows
with rock on Raskin's head, rendering
his insensible, recovered his gun and tied
Raskin hand and foot TO the seat of the
wagon. Raskin was attended by sur
geon, and was resting easy under guard.
Raskin had boasted of being one of the
lynchers saying he was the one who
slapped Ninson. etc. A warrant was is
sued after his arrival in town.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
The Port Angeles Yacht Races.

Port Angeles. Aug. Especial
yacht race for the elegant cup offered by
President Coolican. of the Board of Trade.
was sailed yesterday and. owing TO mis-
take in the location of one of the stake
boats. was repeated today. splsndd
sailing breeze yesterday made the race
an exciting one ana the yachtsmen on the
skimmng dishes were thoroughly drench-
ed before they had been once around the
course. The tiller on the yacht Paloma,
of this city. was broken early in the race.
and consequently she was compelled TO
withdraw. The Daisy Bell, of Victoria.
was the first TO complete the fifteen-mile
course. but 1t was claimed that she did
not round one of the siakeboats, which
had drifted from it's moorings. The Frou
Frou. of Victoria. was second. and it was
decided that these two boats should sail
over the course again today. The second
trial resulted in the Daisy Bell winning
the cup.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
The 4. o. u. w. Celebration.

Tacoma. Aug a.-Speciai-The George
r Starr arrived az the wharf shortly be-
fore O'Clock this afternoon with the Sc
attic delegation OF members Of the A. Q.
L. W. who came 10 assist in the celehra-
ton held at Germania hall by that order
tonight The occasion Is the fifteenth an
niversary Of Tacoma lodge. No. {. The
visitors were met at the wharf by a band
and several hundred local members of the
order and escorted 10 the hall, where pro-
vision for their entertainment was made.
A. the hall this evening a musical and
literary programme was rendered F. Z.
Bunny, master workman of Tacoma
Lodge, No. s. made the address of vel
come. and +. A. Twichen, of Seattle,
grand master workman. responded. ]. II.
Schively OF Fairhavegl. grand lecturer, de-
llvered an address. O. :. Jones. past mas
ter workman of Columbia Lodge. No. >. OF
Seattle. presented 10. Tacoma Lodge. No.
6. on behalf OF the Seattle lodges, a silver
bound gayei.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
Mrs. Beecher.s Birthday,

Port Townsend, Aug. 26-Airs. Henry
Ward Beecher, who is visiting her young
est son, Capt. II. f. Beecher. was accord
ed a surprise party tonight Ia celebration
of her SD birthday anniversary. Nearly
100 select friends came in on her unex-
pectedly aud gave her an old-fashioned
hearty surprise party. She is in perfect
health and enjoyed the event immensely
Hardly person among the guests was as
bright and active as she. She entertained
her admirers and friends in a splendid
manner. Mrs. Scott. wife of the late Mrs
Benjamin Harrisons brother. had ar
ranged the surprise In delightful man
ner. An excellent literary and musical
programme was rendered Mrs Beecher
expressed herself as much pleased with
the entertainment. This is the first birth
day she has ever passed west of the Miss
issippi river
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27

II the future. The bureau viii discourage
hunting by the Indians as far as possible.
and 81 present no passes viii be issued
permitting braves TO leave the reservation.
u = probable number Of soldiers VIII be
kept in the Jackson Hole country during
the remainder of the hunting season. and
II It is deemed advisable at any time 20
permit the Indians 20 leave the ressrva-
ton 70 hunt. the whites will not he per,
mitted 20 naoiest them. IL is hoped how
ever. that work on the irrigation ditch
soon TO be contracted for win furnish oc-
cupation and money Tor the Indians. max
ing hunting unnecessary for maintenance
during the winter. Ne immediate trouble
is anticipated. as the Indians are now on
the reservations and likely 20 remain
there. AZ least for the present.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
AMARANTHINE SEEDS.
How "A Young Man sold Wild Peas In
seattle and Tacoma.

seattle ana Tacoma.
Tacoma, Aug 26.-Special.-An enter
prising and smooth young man has been
making a good deal of money of late here
and IN Seattle lie has been purchasing
the seeds OF Wild peas by the bushel from
Fawcett Bros. seed dealers of this city
for some time past AS every one knows
Wild peas are plentiful in Western Wash
ington, and s. or 50 will purchase a busheI
Made up ia packages the size Of a small
pin box. bushel VIII go 10 ill a thousand
or more of such packages.
The enterprising young man would
spend a few cents perfuming a bushel of
the seeds SO that they would emit faint
pleasant odor and would then proceed to
fill small pin boxes with them The
name 'Amaranthine" would he placed on
each box. and then he would proceed to
work.
How he worked Ia We'll known 20 the
many people whom he met He would go
from house to house with his stock in
trade. and AT each house he would make
had for sale at 10 cents a box the seeds Of
a wonderful plant called the "Amaran-
thine" that grew 20 enormous size In its
native land. Central Africa. and would
grow tho same anywhere. II bore so he
said. a beautiful and fragrant flower. the
aroma NJ which was however. sure death
10 moths. Each box contained fifty or
sixty seeds. enough TO grow a garden full
Of the plants.
Eighteen hundred boxes Of amaranthine
seeds were sold in Seattle and coo in Ia
coma.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
Cpur d'Alene Mines Consolidated

Spokane, Aug. 26-An agreement has
been reached for the consolidation of the
PoOrman and Tiger mines, two of the fa-
nous silver-lead properties of Canyon
creek, in Occur dAlene. a new company
has been organized with a capital stock
of Si.90 0o9. which is 10 take the two
properties. giving 100000 shares for each.
The Tiger Is owned by $. s. Glidden. Of
Spokane. and the Poorman by a stock
company of Spokane and Montana min
ing men. The two properties. which have
been worked for about nine years have pro-
duced bullion valued al nearly S1o. 600 900
1t is expected that By working the two
mines one property a saving of 500
annually win be made. The two mines
are on the same vein and adjoin each
other.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
The Forest Fires in North Idaho.

Saltese. Mont. Aug. 26.--Trayel is nrac-
tically stopped on the Coeur d'Aleue cut
of branch of the Northern Pacific rail-
road by reason of the burning of two
trestles near the summit OF tho Bitter
Root mountains. II is said that six weeks
Will be required TO make the necessary re-
pairs. The summit section house was de-
stroyed by fire. the inmates saving noth-
ing, and nearly losing their lives. The
loss by the fire between Pottsviile. Idaho.
and the summit is enormous. Two men
who had been cutting cordwood for the
past two years. lost 5000 cords.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
British Columbia News.

Vancouver. r, G.. Aug. 26.-The Empress
of Japan sailed for the Orient this even
ing. She had sixty-three saloon pasSen-
gers and 4GD Chinese. The cargo was a
large one, consisting chiefly of -four, cot
ton and machinery.
Word was received today from Cariboo
that the Cariboo Hydraulic Companys
big ditch was completed on the 1ath inst.
and water turned on. so that the company
does not expect any further trouble re-
garding water supply. and will be able To
run till the end of the season.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
The First Step in Reforming
Dwellers of the Cities.
BiGIoaHo MINES CONSOLIDATED
Outline of the Seattle and Tacoma
Bicycle Road Project.
A seed swindler's Operations in Seat
tie and Tacoma-Mrs- Henry Ward
Beecherss Birthday Celebration
Another Alleged Iyncher at Ellens-
burg Arrested.

Portland, Aug. 9s.-George +. Ormsby,
an agent OF the Sociological and Reform
League OF Boston, has been spending sew
erai days in Portland and on the Coast,
investigating the resources and the ad-
vantages offered by the country 70 coll
ony Of people seeking homes in the West.
The aim of the Sociological and Reform
League. Mr. Ormsby states. IS 10 better
the condition OF mankind living IN the
crowded cities of the East. Mr.. Ormshy
states that the original aim OF the society
was the suppressins Of intemperanee, but
that they found that Il was impossible 10
erectualiy inculcate the principles OF
temperance and bring about any great
number OF permanent reforms in this re-
spect without combining the social i'm
provement OF the people they were at
tempting 10 reach.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
PRrrCHARD's CHANGE OF MIND.
Enemies OF Judge stiles said TO Have
Boon Mnt.l..

Seen at " oE-k.
Tacoma, Aug Specisl.-The news
that Judge prltch5ri has Withdrawal his
resignation and that Judge stiles who
was appointed 20 succeed him viii not get
the appointment after all is sfin agitat-
ing Pierce county. Il Is thc general opi,-
ian Of the lawyers that attorneys opposed
- Judge stiles Induced Judge Prtchard
to pull hack the resignation. Judge Pritch-
ard today said.
"Nfy action is not 3ue q any feeling 0f
auv kind between Judge stiles and my
self } rhlnk Il IS proper for Tou 20 say
that 7 regard Judge stiles as a very able
successor 20 the iudEeship and not per-
sonaifv Objectionable - me in any way.
y IS tr5e that Il The har had elected Judge
Stiles il would have been muca easier f9r
me 80 have satisfied my friends in the
profession. for then tac princ.pla they
have been coutendiUE f1r, that % being
an influential factor iu the nomination OF
the Judges. would have been upheld
shall soon decide whether go remain the
balance Of my term or follow out my first
determination. I agreed - give -he sab
fe~t further c5us. .jer8t5an Aal thls ueres-
STATED nv informing tne governor AZ once
.,,t - agnolnt my successor until could
weigh tae matter more fully. and thls was
done aeaiHst nY own inclination and be-
.>aftss 81 many % the attorneys came fo
r,r ana nersonallE urged me ~ reconsider
nv determination to resign
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27

MassiIIon. o. Aug. % Ex-Gov. Camp
he'll was asked tonight 20 harmonize his
expressed willingness 70 "chance ~" on
free silver platform four years ago ard
his candidacy this year on a gold STANDARD
platform He met the inquiry by wiring
as follows
Hamilton. Aug 81 ala not favor fres
coinage by the United States alone four
years ago. nor do now. although am an
international hi-metaiEIsf What 7 said
four wears ago was that 7 would take tho
chances Of election upon the platform aa I
fo,1nd H. JAMES r.. CAMPBELL"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27
Reindeer FlourishIng I'm Alaska.

Port Townsend. Aug 26-K. Jellman. Of
Madison. Wis. who took a party OF Lap
landers to Port Clarence 20 take charge
Of government reindeer stations In North
western Alaska. arrived here on the bark
Sonofna from Alaska this morning The
government now has about 60 head Of
deer, and they are thriving The cutter
Bear brought over this season 130 head
from Siberia. most OF which are IN poorer
condition that the Alaska deer The herds
increased 2o0 head. and only eleven died
These stations are supplied with the fol-
lowing number of deer, Cape Prince Of
Wales 30. Port Clarence 80. Cape Nome
2st
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-27

nev general IL the law requiring the
records and hooks OF the county sur
vevor's Office % be open for inspection
constitutes such employment Of the county
surveyor that he Is entitled 10 conpcnsa-
ton BY the county for each Office day OF
the year without other employment in be-
half OF the county. This inquiry the at
forney general gives no opinion upon as
there Is case now pending in the s1i-
prerne court ii which the question whetb-
81 the surveyor is entitled 10 s. per diem
for keeping his office open is involved.