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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16
TROUSERS MADE OF TIN.
Ingenious Costume of a Sailor Who Was
Caught Smuggling Rum.

Caught Smuggling Rum.
you would be surprised at the
amount of smuggling that is done by
the crews of sailing vessels" said one Of
the customs inspectors over on the
Brooklyn docks. "Many rich cargocs
come in here from India, South Ameri-
ca and the West Indies, and the tempta-
ton to smuggle is too strong for the
average sailor to resist. There is some
thing fascinating about smuggling,
which is the only way 1 can account
for the fact that many an otherwise
honest man doesn't scruple to defraud
the government whenever he gets
chance. Among sailors this feeling is
almost universal. Indeed, they seem TO
think that their calling gives them the
privilege of bringing in a few things
on every trip, and they are apt to make
it very uncomfortable for the officer
who attempts to enforce the law. The
articles they smuggle consist mostly of
liquors, cigars, fine silks and such deli
racies as preserved ginger, curacao, etc.
But let me tell you how discov-
cred one of the most ingenious schemes
for smuggling that was ever devised. I
was in the habit of visiting little old
fashioned saloon, and one day the pro-
prietor asked me if 1 would sample
some of his rum. It was fine old Dem
arara. 1 began to wonder where he
got it, for he didn't keep it in stock al
the time. Then l noticed that he got
fresh supply every time a certain ship
arrived.
II thought saw a good chance for a
seizure, and kept a close watch on the
saloon the next time the vessel came in.
1 hung around the place ell night, but
not a sign of smuggling could l see.
There was no doubt, though, that it had
taken place, for the next day the saloon
keeper was treating all hands to rum.
The only suspicious thing 1 saw was
that one of the sailors made frequent
trips from the ship to the saloon. Twas
morally certain that he was doing the
smuggling, but how he did it was mys-
terry, for never saw him carrying any
thing.
zone day when he was returning to
the ship drew him into conversation.
He had been sampling some of his own
rum, and began skylarking. At last he
made kick at me, and playfully hit
him on the leg with my walking cane.
There was q sharp metallic sound as the
blow fell. The mans face whitened
and he sobered up in a moment. TWAS
plain enough to me then, and I knew
that the wide trousers the man wore
meant more than mere popularity of
dress. There was no legal evidence
against the man, as no rum was found
in the ship, but 1 made him show me
the contrivance. 1t was practically q
pair of hollow tin trousers of the most
ingenious design, by which he could
carry gallons of the liquor with little
fear of detection. He never attempted
to work the scheme again, and some
time afterward he told me that he hal
sold the contrivance for a good sum to a
smuggler who piled his calling on the
Canadian border linen. Y. World.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16

man in hundred, perhaps, is perfectly
healthy. Sometimes her weakness is in
herited, sometimes acquired by careless
ness. In every case, care and DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription will give her new
life and strength and vitality. 1t will fill
out the hollows in her cheeks, bring color
to her lips, brighter her eyes, and make
her really and truly woman. The Fa-
vorite Prescription is of inestimable
value at three stages in the lives of every
woman-when the girl becomes woman,
when the woman becomes a mother, and
when the mother becomes incapable of
mate nifty. At these times it gives safety
and strength. 1t is the only medicine
now before the public for woman's pecu-
liar ailments, adapted to her delicate or
ganization by regularly graduated ply
sician-an experienced and skilled spe-
cialist in these maladies. 1t cannot do
harm in any condition of the system. It's
sales exceed the combined sales of ali
other medicines for women.
Every woman should have and read Dr.
Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser,
a great book of a thousand pages, pro-
fusely illustrated which will be sent free
on receipt of III one-cent stamps, to pay
for mailing only. Address, Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, No. 663
Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16
AN ORDINANCE

Amending Section l, Of Chapter II,
OF the Revised Criminal Ordi-
nances of the City OF San Antonio.
Be it ordained by the City Coun-
Gil OF the City Of San Antonio,
That Section l, of Chapter II, Of
the Revised Criminal Ordinances
shall be amended so as to hereafter
read as follows:
Section Amy person owning a
dog or dogs of three months of age
or upwards, within the limits of
the City Of San Antonio, and de-
string to keep same, shall pay to
the city collector the sum of one
($10O dollar for each dog owned,
and the city collector shall give a
license to keep his dog or dogs so
paid for, from the first day Of
March of each and every year. And
the city collector shall then de-
liver to the holder tin plate or
medal for each dog, which medal
shall bear some stamp to be de-
termined by the Mayor, and the
holder shall securely fasten the
same to the collar, which shall be
worn by the dog at all times; and
the license issued for each year
shall be numbered from one up
wards, and list Of the same shall
be posted or kept in the office for
the inspection Of any person inter
ested and any person keeping any
dog or dogs contrary to the pro-
visions OF this section, shall be
deemed guilty Of an otfense, and
upon conviction therefor before
the Recorder, shall be fined In a
sum of not less than two $4,000
dollars nor more than five $500
dollars.
Passed and approved May 4tb,
1896.
(Signed) HENRY ELMENDoRF,
Attest: Mayor.
E. r. NORTON,
Sc lot City Clerk.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16
WANDERING LIBRARIES.
Splendid Idea Carried Out by the New
York University,


Not one in a thousand probably of the
residents of New York who live in the
large cities knows that the state main
tains what may be called "a travelling
library" 1t is under the control of the
public libraries department of the Uni
versity of the State of New York, and
consists of box of books, 20 or so in
number, which will be sent to any repu-
table citizen in any city or village upon
application to that department of the
state government at Albany.
A school-teacher, for instance, may
have this library" sent to him for cir
culation among his pupils or the mem
bers of their families at a cost so small
that an aSsessmentof five cents a month
will cover all expenses. With the books
is an oak bookcase, lock and key and a
cabinet to hold book cards and readers
cards, both of which are supplied. He
will also receive supply of little, print
ed catalogues, containing the titles of
all the books in the library, with COM
ments on their contents. The library
may be kept for six months. Upon its
return another may be secured. A fee
of three dollars for so books and five
dollars for 100 volumes covers all eX-
penses of transportation and every
thing else.
The books which make up the libra
ries are selected by the book board,
made up of five members of the staff of
Iba Na,,, Norly S+a+a library Orca Sional-
ly an expert on the subject of books is
called upon to select special list. One
of the collections is called the Mountain
side library. The selection was made
by Edward Eggleston. He has chosen
five volumes on social science, among
them Bryce's american Common
wealth" and Smiles "Self-Help." Seven
books relate to natural science and two
TO useful arts-"How to Make Garden"
and Farmers Veterinary Adviser"
Fifty are fiction and the remainder of
the 100 treat of literature, biography,
history and travel. There are special
libraries arranged for children's read
ing. Others deal with special topics.
There is one library which relates to
American history exclusively and an
other which treats of French history.
Another box has 50 works on political
economy. As the circulation of the
libraries is almost entirely among the
agricultural part of the population
books of special interest to the tillers of
the soil hold prominent place.
Besides all these there are university
extension circles. The books are select
ed by the lecturer. The same privilege
is extended to registered home-study
clubs and reading circles.
The statistics concerning these wan
dering bookshelves contain some inter
esting lessons. One is that the great
reading public is honest. Books arc
rarely damaged and almost never lost,
strayed or stolen" Out of 1900 sent
out only one was lost, and that one was
paid for by the village trustee. Each
library averages 300 readers.
The idea is only just out of its eX-
detrimental stage, but it is considered a
great success and capable of unlimited
development. 1t was first put in practi-
cal operation three years ago, having
been made possible by special act OF
the legislature in 1892.-N. Y. Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16
Bids to Light the City.
MAYORS OFFICE,
SAN ANTONIO, Texas,
Nav 18th. 1896.


Bids will be received by the City
Clerk and opened by the under
signed at II m. June 9th to light
the streets Of the City OF San Anto-
Mo with arc electric lights; not
less than two (200) hundred nor
more than three 900 hundred
lights of 1000 candle power. Bids
to be for specified price per night,
moonlight scheduled.
Separate bids to be made on con-
tract for one, three or five years.
Bids to be made under conditions
and specifications to be seen in
Office Of City Engineer.
City of San Antonio reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
(Signedl HENRY ELMENDoRF,
Attest: Mayor,
E. r. NORTON,
5 got City Clerk.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16

cunning little marauders. Since then 1
have had no further trouble with them,
save in one or two instances where the
kerosene was allowed to evapOrate. So
far as know, this particular species of
ant is rarely found-at least, gives no
trouble-here in the country. 1t seems
20 be especially partial to city life. -
Norman Robinson, in Appleton's Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16
HERMANN BREUsINa,

Notary public, will attend to Pen
sion claims, Power Of Attorney and
Passports to all foreign countries.
Translations. Office, San Antonio
Daily LIGHT, 104 East Comparce
street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16

Commuter-See here, conductor! I've
torn my coat on that broken car-seat.
Do 1 get anything from the company
for it?
Conductor-Well,t there's chance for
suit.-N. Y. World.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-16

Women go on,
heedlessly ignoring
the dangers that lie
right in the path of
their thoughtless-
ness. They neglect
little warnings un-
til they get used to
them. The warn
ings become louder
a nd louder, and
still they do not
heed them. Their
sickness increases
like a snow b all
rolling down hill.
The sickness comes
on gradually, and
they pet uSed IN II
gradually, but it
ruins their lives Just
the same. One wo-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

yersally triumphant Democracy, the Repub-
hcans of New Jersey have retained their
organization and fought as valiantiy rs IL
me outcome were 10 be assured victory.
only twice through all this long period has
the sun shone In upon us. In 1894, for the
nrst time since the Republican party came
INTO existence, we sent TO congress a solid
delegation OF eight Republicans and elected
a Republican TO the United States senate.
we followed this In 1895 by ~electing a Re.
publican governor by a majority Of 2s. coo
Aad In this year OF grace we expect 10
give the Republican electors a majority az
not less than 10000" He then presented
the name OF Garrett A. Hobart. the New
Workers Joining with the New Jersey men
In the nomination. ]. Otis Humphrey or
Illinois seconded Hobart's nomination w
N, Allen OF Rhode Island nominated Gov
Charies w. Lippett. Delegates from tho
southern states cheered when tennessee
was called, and w. NJ. Randolph presented
the name of Henry Clay Evans. Evans was
seconded by a colored delegate named
smith, OF Kentucky, whose effort was Iona.
~ cheered. Ex-Congressman Robert AZ
Lafoliette Of Wisconsin also seconded
Evans nomination, arousing enthusiasm NV
ms prediction that the party would gain q,
Ine south, although ii had lost In the WEE
Inc vote In detail follows.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
WILLIAM MKINLEY AND GARRETT A. HOBART, THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES

brilliant, animated and enthusiastic sessions
OF the convention to-day. The vast hall
was packed 10 It's utmost capacity with
thousands OF spectators, keyed TO the high
est pitch of enthusiasm and responded with
cheers and hand clapping 10 the electric
touch of every word or suggestion. The
hoarse roar Of 1900 voices, as Ii came
laundering down to the pit from the
black wall Of people on all sides, accom-
panied with waving Of handkerchief. hand
flags, made a tumult of noise and motion
hat made the pulse beat a faster tune
The speech OF the permanent chairman,
Senator Thurston. whose warm, magnetic
eloquence found ready sympathy in the
vast concorrse OF Republicans. and with
spirits thus aroused every Incident evoked
cheers. AS he recited the fact that he had
presided over the convention of 1883 which
nominated the last victorious ticket Of the
party and predicted that he was now pre-
siding over a convention which would nom
mate the next president OF the United
States the enthusiasm broke all bounds.
For several minutes the convention cheered
and yelled and shouted.
At the morning session there was q brief
contest over the question Of proceeding
with the election OF permanent officers be-
fore the report OF the committee on creden-
tials had been acted upon. Senator Wei
lington and Congressman Mudd OF Mary
land and Delegate Littlefeld of Maine,
vainly protested that II was irreg dlar and
that there was no convention until the
credentials OF the members had been pass
ed upon. but the protests were swept aside
like chafY before the wind. The convention
brimmed over with enthusiasm and was in
nj temper TO be delayed.
At the afternoon session. the first test OF
strength between the Mckinley followers
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
Telegrnms Pour In From All Sec
tfons of the Country.

Within a few moments of the announce
ment Of the nomination, kilograms poured
In. and within a half hour they were num-
bered by hundreds. coming from all parts
Of America. one Of the first to be received
was from the Marquette club OF Chicago,
whose guest Gov. Mckinley was last
February and at whose banquet he made
his last public political address. AT thar
time the Marquette club prided itself that
il had entertained Gen, Harrison just pre-
vious TO his nomination naming MN as the
coming nominee, and they wired him with
In a few moments after the result was
known:
'sThe Marquette club OF Chicago con-
graduates you upon your nomination for
the high "Glce Of president OF the United
States. 1t is a matter OF pride and graft
fcation that in its earnest efforts In your
behalf in the preconvention campaign IL
so nearly reflected the wishes Of the great
majority of our fellow citizens and the
Republicans throughout the land, and we
now pledge you our most active ana
earnest support in the campaign upon
which we are just entering, TO the end
that the peoples choice may prevail and
the principles of the grand old party, as
set forth in the platform on which you
stand be established.-E. c. Dewitt. presi-
dent. and officers of the club"
Howard L.. MoSer, secretary OF the Pot
ters' Association Of New Jersey, rendered
heartiest congratulations for his associa-
ton.
Hon. Mark Hanna's modest announce
ment was simply this:
''Ohlo's vote nominated you, / congratu-
late you. M. A. Hanna"
One OF the earliest dispatches to arrive
was from Mr.. Morton OF New York, who
wired from Rhinecliff, n. Y, as follows:
Hon. William Mckinley, Canton, o.:
You may recall my remark, in 1879, as
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MKINLEY's RUNNING MATE.
Hobar Is Nominated On the First
Ballot.

II was 6:l5 when Senator Lodge made the
mosion that the convention proceed TO the
nomination Of a vice president, and that
speeches be limited to five minutes. There
was so little interest in the second place.
or so prevalent an appeal for dinner, that
In five minutes the galleries had been de-
serted by two-thirds Of the stockholders.
Samuel Fessenden Of Connecticut was rec
ognized to nominate Gov. Buckley. but the
convention had exhausted its enthusiasm so
that the mention Of the name of Mckinney
failed TO draw a handicap. At the end OF
the five minutes the crowd called time
enthusiastically. and the roll call proceeded
until New Jersey was reached. when dele
gates began TO cry Hobart" g. l.. HO-
bart was nominated 10y Franklin Fort of
Newark. He spoke as follows:
II rise TO present 10 this convention the
claims OF New Jersey TO the vice presi-
dency. We cOme because we feel that we
can, for the first time in our history, bring
TO you a promise that our electoral vote
will be east for your nominees. II you
comply with our request this promise will
surely be redeemed. For forty years,
through the blackness of darkness of a uui-
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922 cGl1S san rs G1a 80

FL absent.
xCameron 1; blank, T.
.#S absent.
xxi absent. 49,. ~ ory
Total vote: Mckinley 661h. Reed SHE,
Merton IS. Quay Gl12, Allison 1914, Cameron l
McKInley's vote exceeded the expecta-
tIons of his friends. as he received Oolt2
votes. The nomination was llomedlatels
made unanimous. Enthusiastic speeches
were made by representatives OF the OPP
nosing candidates, and there were the
uslglI Fluctuations. Mark Hanna was
obliged in response to calls to address the
convention.
After the decision OF the Platt FORCES
not to present the name OF Morton, owing
10 the war waged against him by the war
ner Miller faction, the nomination OF no.
bart OF New Jersey became q certainly
The Mckinley influence was thrown Tor
him, and although there was an attempt
TO consolidate the West and South on H.
Clay Evans Of Tennessee, the Mckinney
influence was too powerful. Resides. 1t was
the general sense Of the delegates that the
logic of the situation req, ired the nominal
ton Of an Eastern nan for vice president.
The nominating speeches were brier.
Buckley of Connecticut, Lippett OF Rhode
Island and Gen. Walker of Virginia were
also placed in nomination. II only equired
one ballot to determine the contest. HOBART
received 5301A votes, 90 more than a ma
iority. Evans, his nearest competitor, re-
ceivea 2SOlh. There were scattering votes
for Reed. Thurston, Grant, Depew, Morton
and Brown,
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we SAT- side by side in the house of repre-
sehtatlVes, that l expected game day TO
see you president OF the United States
IIease accept to-day my heartiest con
gratulations."
me travelling men OF Indiana, through
snelr president, Carey McPhearson,. wired
from Indianapolis: $500
me commercial Travellers Republican
riup OF ms city congratulates you on your
domination and confidently predict your
eiectlon. Tariff protecting American
pro1ucts' whether from the factory. mine
an arm ana the currency unequalled by
10 the front" "oie
Ex-senator w. d.. washburn wired tho
heartest congratulations.
me Union Iron and Steel comnanv NJ
Youngstown wired: 1--WE congratulate Won
viii h - domination and hope ..ext year we
wiz De able TO make cotton ties
Harry G. Selfridge OF Marshau p,o,, r..
90 IhIeego, telegraphs as follows: .Ac.
tor or eongratulations upon magnificent Vic.
1t has been won." " WINCH
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

ST. Louis, June 1G-Auspiciously and Sc
renely, beneath a sky across whose arched
dome not a cloud fioated. the chieftains OF
the Republican party, from the pineries OF
Maine 10 the orange groves OF California;;
from the everglades OF Florida 10 the placid
waters OF Puget Sound, met in council to-
Gay and In the presence OF about 5000
spectators, entered upon the task of select
Ing candidates and enunciating policies for
the campaign Of 1896. The first session OF
the Republican national convention was
therefore formal. Chairman Carter, Of the
national committee, dropped the gavel at
ITO O'Clock and sixty minutes later an adj
Journment was taken until 10 O'Clock to-
morrow. There was not "A jar curing the
proceedings, there were no sensational in
cidenfs TO arise, nor any demonstrations 10
thrill the vast concourse OF people.
The temporary chairman. &. w. Fair
banks of indianapolis. delivered his adj
dress, a strong, forcible statement. an ar
raignment OF the present administration
and a refinement of the issues; the com
mittee selections of the various delegations
were announced-that was all.
The galleries are adorned Mt intervals
with the coats-of-arms of the various states.
while In conspicuous places hang portraits
or Grant, Lincoln md other heroes Of the
past. The galleries to-day were well filled
but not crowded, IL being estimated that
about 5000 persons were present. The
campaign clubs which had marched to the
hall TO the clangor Of martial music were
present in uniform and a very large pro-
portion OF the spectators were ladies. The
band In the gallery over the platform en-
liyened the brilliant gathering with pop
ular airs at intervals.
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mans ear. Florida had been announced
: for Mckinley, but ON the roll gave two
for Morton ard q for Mckinley. Georgia
was challenged and the roll call resulted:
Reed. .; Quay. 2; Mckinley, %. Then
Alabama was returned, because the chair
man had learned that its vote had been
challeng ed. The result was: Morton, /;
Reed, 2; Mckinley, 10. idaho cast no vote.
There was a monotonous repetition OF Me
kinney, until thc grey-headed Henderson
said: II cast the solid vote Of Iowa for
William h. Allison" General Grosvenor,
who has been j~estingly termed the light
ming calculator, followed the vote with a
pad and pencil, while Mr.. Hanna looked
over his shoulder.
The detailed vote follows:
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All meat that Is declared unit for
food by the official inspectors in Lon
don is Immediately removed to the con-
demned meat shed in the Central Mar
ket at Smithfeld. Here is 3 series of
tanks made of thick slate and each
with a capacity Of GOO 81 IONS. The
meat is first slashed and disGgured and
then subjected to a chemical bath
which has the effect not only OF dis
roloring and deodorizing 1t, but also Of
stopping decomposition.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
MAHER BEsTs sr.y,v

we" YORK. June 1s.-Maher and sIav,n
son me attractions at Madison Square gar.
ma ao.night In a four-round bout. The
Moher ent at " In a slap-bang fashion. and
1870 showed that he was the cleyerpr
ooAer' lie seemed to hit SLiyin when aaa
Mnere ne pleased. The big AustraII.n m aa
SOW The police cautioned the sc,tars
mat they would arrest the man who se"raS
= Ahoek-out. In the third round Slayin VS.
a,nost put 10 sleep with a couple OF sw,nga
ana IN the fourth the bout was %stopne.''ssrr
ey %, isree, The Australian being too gfog.