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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Officers Elected.

The following officers were not
mentioned in yesterdays report Of
the election Of the Sons and Daugh-
ters OF Zion, (colored:)
James Heskin, president.
Solomon Evans, vice-president.
Ellen Miller, secretary.
j. I. Haywood, assistant secreta-
ry.
J. A. Howard, chaplain.
A. Spencer, marshall.
Clabe McClaip, Andrew Spencer,
Jas. Heskin, trustees.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
School Girls Fight.

A colored girl tried to push a
white girl of the sidewalk on
Goliad street yesterday afternoon,
to which the latter objected, and
slapped the colored girl in the face.
The white girl knocked the colored
girl down and beat her up pretty
badly. An officer happened along
and stopped the proceedings. Both
girls are about ii years OF age and
were going home from school.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
WHEN TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent, or bust
ness, take on every trip bottle OF
Syrup of Figs, as it acts most
pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, prevent
ing fevers, headaches and other
forms of sickness. For sale in 80
cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company
only.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
ARMY NEWS.

REPORTED SPECIALLY For THE LIGHT.
The infantry battalion will cover
100 miles on its practice march. 1t
will go out via Bandera and re-
turn via Boerne.
Private Safers, of the band, has
been granted a furlough for three
months.
Private Fisher, OF the hospital
corps, stationed at Fort Bliss, has
been ordered to Hot Springs, Ark,
for medical treatment.
The grading of the new quarter
master stables has been furnished
and are now in use.
We are sorry to have to say that
the new cinder side walk termin-
ates at the club but return thanks
for even that much.
At Fort Robinson, Monday, coun-
ty authorities issued warrants
against the canteen owners for sell
ing liquor without a license, and
writs to confiscate the wet prop.
erty. The military authorities re.
fused to permit the sheriff to serve
his warrants and that officer has ap-
pealed to the secretary Of war.
The views OF congress in refer
ence to the increase Of pay for nom
commissioned officers is very fav-
orable to that bill.
Three vacancies exist in the
medical corps of the army. A
board will assemble next fall to
examine candidates for admission,
Private Henry hammers, Com
pany d, Eighteenth infantry, has
been transferred to the Sixth
infantry.
1t is rumored that Captain
Augur, of the Fifth cavalry, now
stationed at Fort Bliss, has been
slated for the detail as COM
mandant of cadets at West Point.
After July next extra duty pay
will be allowed to non-commis.
stoned officers on duty as prison
Overseers at posts designated by
the war department for the con
finement of general prisoners.
Dress parade will not take place
this evening.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Live Stock Market,

UNION STOCK YARDS, April g.
The market today is dull; supply
fair, class good.
San Antonio OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
shipping beeves, $2.35 to $3.50;
fair beeves, So to 1926; choice
cows, $2.10 to 1925; medium cows,
$1.75 to 81; choice yearlings, So
to 1926; choice calves, 1915 to So ;
muttons, $2.40 to 1915; hogs,
$3.50 to $40; goats, Toy to $3.50
each.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
THE CHEAPEST POWER

On the market is a Gasoline En-
CINE, perfectly safe and reliable.
Can be operated by anyone, and
the cost of running is only one
cent per hour per horsepower,
Started in three minutes, after
which it requires no more atten-
ton. See me and ! will tell you
all about it.
H.,C. SCHUMACHER,
Daily LIGHT Office
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
GRAND BASKET PICNIC

BY the Butchers Benevolent and Protec-
tive Association, on the 12th Of April,
1896, at Riverside Park. Music. dancing
and all kind Of amusementS, such as fat
mems race, free for all race. holding egg
In spoon. sack race, wooden shoe race, and
children's race, etc.
The public cordially invited 457t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03

noon, at the request of Mr.. III. d..
Kampmann, who wishes, through
the medium of the club, to obtain
the cooperation of the citizens In
forming a stock company to build
the new Menger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
TICKETS FOR sAENGERFEsT CON
CERT FREE

To the purchaser OF $1.00 worth OF
music; matinee ticket.
To the purchaser Of $500 worth
Of music, concert ticket, for evening
To the purchaser of any musical
instrument exceeding $3.50, a sea,
son ticket, at
3-29 If THOs. GOGGAN & BROS.
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FUNERAL NOTICE

Died this morning, Mrs. Bertha
3. Patzig, aged rs years. Funeral
from her home, 7O2 South Leona
street, Saturday at 4 o'clock. All
friends are invited to attend.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03

THE ONLY True Blood Purifier
prominently in the public eye to-
day is Hoods Sarsaparilla. Therefore
get Hoods and ONLY HOODS,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03

Advertise In the Daily LIGHT
hu'Vl Uio0 II you want business.
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UNTIL DECORATION DAY ONLY.

Will sod all graves from ST. to
$3.50 each. Ten years experience
Walter Horton, 315 Paso Hondo
street. 321 30l
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03

Opening day n-r1or
for the celebrated OuA10p
Hat, Saturday, February 80.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23

in caring for the soldiers and their
families. He was friend of Edwin NJ
Stanton, Lipcoln's famous secretary of
war, and named building on Middle
street "Stanton Block, in his honor
He was for twenty years one of the
Board of Overseers fof Bowdoin College
and for more than thirty years corpor-
ate member of the American Board of
Commissioners Of Foreign Missions, both
of which places he resigned on account
Of increasing years. He was one of the
managerL of ths Portland Benevolent
Society for more than thirty years and
it's president for more than twenty years.
He WAS a director of the Maine General
hospital for more than twenty years.
of the Canal bank, then state bank,
and in ls49, its president, to which
position he has been annually elected
ever since and has therefore been direc-
tor of that bank for sixty years and It's
president for forty-seven years. He at
tended to the duties of the office up to
within short time of his death.
In 1876 Mr.. Thomas was chosen ono
of the Presidential electors at large and
at the meeting of the State electors at
Augusta was made president of the Elec-
toral college of Maine. He voted in favor
of the election of MIR. Hayes.
Mr.. Thomas, Neal Dow. W. D. Little
and others organized in 1897 the Port
land Temperance society, which was one
of the earliest temperance societies in
the state: and at the time of his death he
had in his possession, the secretary's
book. containing the preamble and a
long list of signers, among them some
very prominent names. He was always
an earnest supporter of the cause of tenn
perance and never used Intoxicating
drinks or tobacco In any form during his
long life. In 1927 Mr.. Thomas united
with the Second Parish Congregational
church, DR.. Payson, pastor, and at the
time of his death was the Oldest living
mem Der.
For seventy-fve years MIR. Thomas took
an active part in the business life of his
native city. In the course of this long
business career he accumulated an ample
fortune, but acquired every dollar of it by
fair, open and honorable dealing. He was
also ever cheerful giver. As his fortune
increased 40 also did his benefactions.
Many are the institutions that have been
helped and many are the homes that
have been frightened by the largeness of
his hand and the benediction of his
heart.
The funeral will be held at the Seoo nd
Parish Congregational church on Tues
day, at two o'clock .. al. During the
services the banks, tho Offices of the
Insurance company will be closed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
Sore Throat Quickly Cured.

Not long ago, in speaking of sore throat,
and the difficulty frequently experienced
in curing 1t, Mr.. j. E. Thomas. of Union
dale, Pa, told how he had often cured it
In his family. We give it IN his own
words: i have frequently used Cham
beflain's Pain Balm In my family for sore
throat and it has effected q speedy cure
in every instance. / would not think of
getting along in my home without it."
Pain Balm also sures rheumatism, sprains
and bruises. For sale at rs and 50 cents
per bottle at II. p S. Goold's drug store,
81 Congress St., under Congress Square
Hotel, and by Landers & Babbidge. II
Monument Square.
During several years residence in the
far west, I had many opportunities for
observing the wonderful effects OF Cham
Deriain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. Its efficacy was demonstrated
IN the aIkali regions, where the water
produces violent purging. It allayed the
attack when all other remedies failed. L
repeatedly saw the greatest distress from
dlarrhoea cured in few minutes. used
the remedy myself with the most salts
Factory results, aud can recommend 1t Tor
the complaints for which it is Indicated,
ID. Y. GILINGHAM, editor OF the RepuoA-
can, Phoenixville. Pa. This remedy is
for sale at FL. P. S. Goods drug store,
5!l Congress st., under Congress Square
Hotel, and by Landers & Babbidge, IL
monument Square.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
Relations of France and Russia.

Paris, November 21.-In the cham Der
Of deputies today, M. Millerand socialist,
asked the government to explain the
nature Of the understanding between
France and Russia. M. Hanotaux.
minister Of foreign affairs, read deolar-
alton setting forth that the cabinets of
France for several years past had each
followed the same line toward Russia,
the effect of which had been observed
upon the occasion of the recent visit of
the Gear, which visit had resulted In q
cordially which the whole world felt.
A solemn act. he said, had been accom-
plishea through the affectionate meeting
of great sovereign and great people.
After enlarg1ng upon the enthusiasm of
the Gear over the fetes given in his honor,
"a. Hanotaux said:
II can only reply to MIR. Miller and by
leoal1 the precise, concerted terms
expressed BY the Gear and presi dent of
the Repu bio at Cher bourg before the
naval officers, In Paris, before the repre-
sentatives Of the govsrnment. and at
Chalons before the military chiefs. The
cham Der will appreciate the fact that
the d uty imposes upon ME the obligation
to say nothing more concerning the en-
tente upon which nobody now dreams of
casting any doubt.''
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
A Big jag and the Wrong House.

A man with a colossal jag got into the
house of Mrs. NJ. E. Mack, 10 Hanover
street late Friday night under the i'm
preston that he was in his own boarding
place, nd as result came very near
going to the police station as burglar.
A bout 1890 Saturday morning Mr..
Oscar Bogrett, who lives with his grand
mother, Mrs. Mack, came home and
heard voices just as he entered the back
door.
He went upstairs and found his grand
mother face to face with a man very
much Intoxicated and who showed a
strong disposition to remain for the
night. Mr.. Bogrett called to his two
trothers, Harry ana Will, and between
them they succeeded 10 ejeoting the
man from the house. 1t seems the back
door had been left unlocked and the
man had wandered In, and being intoxi-
Gated did not know that he was IN the
wrong house. AS it was simply case
of drunk and no attempt at burglary,
the man was allowed to go his way wish
out being arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
THE OPERA HOUSE.
Work Will be Pushed Rapidly After the
Roof Is in Place.

Fhe work at the new opera house ia
progressing but the workmen have been
hampered on account of the delay in re-
ceiving the steel to be used in the con-
straction of the roof.
After the building has been closed in
by the roof the work will go OH rapidly.
The roof for tie annex to the opera
house will be placed next week.
The ornamental and other material to
be used in the construction Of the interi-
or hiss been received and will be used as
saon as the roof Of the building is in po-
sition so that the work can be done with
out hindrancs from wi nd and storm.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23

will be hosts Of other readers OF these
lines who will feel keen sense of per-
sonal sorrow and loss. Mr.. Thomas
was loyal friend; one who bestowed his
benefaoIions sweetened with sympathy
and interest and he will be sincerely
mourned and missed. So many years
the old homestead has been bis abiding
place that 1T is an effort which brings
great pain to associate with its hos
pitabls head and controlling spirit, the
farewell, which it'll his religious feel
ing he would have us, as we unreservedly
do, consider but temporary and as lead
ing to a brighter and better m orning.
Hon. William Widgery Thomas was
born In Portland. Novemb Der z, 1903. and
was therefore at the time of his deah a
few days over 90 years OF age. He was a
direct descendant In the eighth gener-
alton Of George Clseve, the first settler
on the Neck, now Portland, including
In his ancestry the Rev. George Bur
rouRhs. a graduate of Harvard college
and m early preacher in Falmouth, and
John Proctor both Of whom were victims
OF the witehoraft dsusion in Salem.
Mr. Th0mas's father, Elias Thomas,
was born in Portland, January IA, 1772.
In early manhood he engaged in mer-
camille pursuits and in 1928 was treasurer
Of the State Of Maine, which Office he
held for seven years. He WAS also direc-
tor Of the Cumberland bank. He died
In Portland after long, useful and
honorable life, at his home corner of
State and Danforth streets, August 8,
1879, aged one hundred years AMI six
months. The Thomas block on Com
msroial street was named in his honor.
Mr.. Fhomas's mother, Elizabeth Wild
gerry, was the daughter of the Hon. Will
lam Wi6gery. She was married to Elias
Thomas in 1901. and died in Portland
July 1851, at the age of SO years, greatly
beloved and respected. Hor father, the
Hon. William Widgery, died in Port
land In 1922 at the age of 20 years. In
1888 he was elected to the Massach usetts
COZ vention which adopted the Consti-
tuition of the United States. He was
chosen In 1857 the Representative of New
Gloucester to the general court of Mass
aohusetts which Office he held by virtue
Of repeated election for eight years. In
1T94 he was elected Senator to the legis-
lature of the State Of Massach usetts from
Cumberland county. He was chosen
Representative to Congress in 1910 for
the Cumberland district, and earnestly
supported the measures OF President
Ma dlson's administration, casting his
vote in favor Of commencing hostili.ies
against Great Britain in the war of 1912
though against the wishes of his oonsti-
tuents. On this question Mr.. Wideery
proved himself moral hero, voting
against his own interests-the greater
part OF his wealth (his shipping) being
uninsured on the ocean-Bs well as
against the wishes Of his constituents,
because be belived patriotism demanded
him SO to vote.
Widgery block on Exchange street, was
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
named in honor of his memory and is
on the site of his former residence.

uaNeu Ii HoHof OF MS memory anu Is
on the site of his former residence.
AT an early age Mr. Thomas became a
clerk in dry goods store, located near
the site Of the Gum berland bank ON Tx
change street, and in 1922, when not
quite III years of age, went into the dry
goods business for himself on the north
easterly side Of that street, on the site
now occupied by the First National
bank. He left this business In 1885, af-
ter successful career, and has been ac-
lively engaged in various pursuits, as
m erchant, banker and real estate owner,
up to the present time. He has been for
many years one of the largest real es-
tate owners in Portland, and to him the
city lie indebted for many Of the sub
stantial buildings which adorn its streets.
Mr.. Thomas wRs married March 5, 1885,
to Elizabeth White Goddard. who was
born in Portsmouth, May %, 1919, daugh-
ter of Henry Goddard, for many years a
merchant in Portland Mrs. Thomas
died in Portland, April ~. 1884. lamented
by all who knew her, beloved for her
AHohy 'Hooes- ~ 4ur. AnOIn0S Will
dren there are living: General Henry G.
Thomas, U. S. A.; William Widgery
TbO-Has, Jr., ex-minister to Sweden and
Norway, and Elias Thomas, merchant.
Mr.. Thomas represented the city at
Augusta as a mem Der of the House In
1896 and Of the Senate in 1885, He was
elected sta tie treasurer in 1860, bat de-
olined to serve. He has been member
of both branches Of the city government.
II e was the first war mayor in Portland
in 1861 and 1852. He Was very active in
the support of the Federal authority and
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
School Room Decorations.

All those who had the pleasure of hear
ing Miss McSkimmon' interesting paper
on "School Room Decorations, at the
Federation meetings, will be glad to
know that the good work has been begun
here, through the generosity of one of our
townsmen. Mrs. Josiah Burnham has
given four beautifully colored prints Of
the seasons, to the Shailor school, and
one to the Free Kindergarten.
Miss McSkimmon said that this style
OF picture was greatly in favor with the
children and it is very pleasant to hear
that beginning has been made towards
this helpful and refining influence in
our school rooms.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
The Official Vote in North Carolina. Ten
nessee, Mississippi and Indiana.

Raleigh, N. c., Novem Der 21.-North
Cardinals official vote is: Bryan, ia. ass:
Mckinley, los, 222: Palmer and Buck
ner, 57S; lowering, 6S5.
Nashville. Tenn, Noyemb Der 2l.-Ten-
nessee's official vote is: Bryan, 1863, 65l:
Mckinley. 14s. 773. 1t is the largest vote
ever cast in the STATE.
New Orleans, November 21.-The offjc-
ial vote of Mississippi is: Bryan and
Sewall, 90, 9SS; Bryan and Watson. 1920:
Mckinley and Hobart Uynoh ticket
2.702; Chill ticket), 2l47; Palmer and
Buokner, 1,02l; lowering and johnson
800.
Indianapolis, Ind, Novam Der 21.-rn-
diana's official vote gives Mckinley a
plurality of Is, AL in a total vote of 687.
o57. Mckinley IS majority is 10 6G9 The
increase over the vote four years ago Ia
SO, 434. The gold Democrats cast :. las
votes for Palmer.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
MIR. ELDERS CRIES.
They frightened OFF Very Persistent
Burglars.
"A Daring Hold UP in Deertng In the marry
Morning Hours of Saturday.

A Daring Hold Up in Deering In the hariy
Morning Hours of Saturday.
The people of Oakdale were treated
TO genuine sensation shortly after MID
night Saturday morning. Mr.. y. d. MI
der, engineer at the Portland Railroad
power station, gets through his work ae
midnight and for long time 1t ha 8
been his custom to 90 to his home in
Deering on his bicycle Saturday morn
inG MIR. Elder started as usual riding
on the sidewalk. AS he neared the store
at Oakdale kept by Mr.. @. e. Bangs
man stepped out and peremptoriy
cried "hold upP' Mr.. Elder thought 1t
was policeman who wanted to take
him to task for riding on phe sidewalk
so he slowed down and was preparing to
dismount when the man in an ugly tone
again said "hold upl" Still thinking
him policeman and somewhat irripated
by his tones MIR. Eld er said "That's
what am doing as fast az can," at
che same time dIsmounting in the road
about opposite the man. Then for the
first time he noticed that the man did
not have on a policeman q hat and that
three other men were comin from be-
hind the door to join him. At the same
time Mr. Elder saw in the outstretched
and threatening arm Of the man the
glitter of rev Oliver in the moon light.
He then realised that the man advan-
cling on him was a highwayman and,
holding his bicycle in front of him,
backed away, at the same time uttering
the lnudest shou is for help. Mr.. Elder
who was still hoarse last evening from
the effects of his shouts, said he thought
he would les the people of Oakdale know
what was going on.
The noise awoke the people in the
houses Of Messrs. j. ID. Davis and ]. C.
Leighton and they began to bestir thum.
selves.
"Let him 60" said one of the other
three to the hiahwayman with the re-.
volver but the latter still kept walking
up after Mr.. Elder for little while
longer.
But the fusilade of shouts being kept
up 1he IelloW Hnaily reeTeated, leaving
Nh. Elder to make his way home, which
he lost no time in doing.
When Mr.. Bangs opened his store in
the morning he found that the rear win
dow had been pried up and that all the
pennies in his morey drawer, about 200
in all had been taken, together with
some cigars and other small articles.
Officer Haskell, OF the Deering police,
in making some Investigations, found
two chissls and ratchet bit stock lying
in the field back of the store.
1t seems evident that the burglars re-
treated across Back bay or at least In
that direction. The tide was high at
that time, and they may have come
across in a skiff.
Mr. Elder does not know why the
burglars interrupted their work to hold
him up. Friday was pay day with the
Portland Railroad, and they may have
thought that he would have money
about him. He did not, however, have
any money with him.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
The Luck of Brakeman willet.

Brakeman H. Willet, of the Portland
and Rochester, may we'll believe that
his star is lucky. Some time ago he
took day off. and James Winch took
his place. That day Winch had an arm
cut off in the Portland yard. On Friday
Willet again took day off. and Brake
man Frank W. Swan went on his train,
and before many hours poor Swan WAS
brought in with both feet and a hand
cut off.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23

The news of the deauh of Hon. W. W
Thomas was shock to many Portland
people Saturday morning as few knew
tht he was dangerously i'll. Mr.. Thorn
as died at eIg hit O'Clock in the forenoon
after an Illness of only n week dur
alton. While a slight congestion of the
lungs had kept MIR. Thomas in his room
for few days past he was Friday re-
ceiyinR his friends and even attending
to routine business. so that the sudden
setting in of pneumonia came with a
shook to his family. MIR. Thomas kept
his faculties to the last. Two weeks ago,
on the occasion of his birthday. he was
full of brightness and kindly cheer.
Beside the deep grief which this be-
reavement brings to an immediate circle
and tn large number of relatives, there
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.
The following cases were disposed of In
the Municipal court Saturdays:
Patrick Whalen, Alexander McMinn,
John Stone. Intoxication; fined So and
costs.
John Mullaney. Intexication; 80
days In county jail.
John Mullnney. Resisting officer; fined
$50 and costs.
William H. Hamilton. Common drunk
ard; 60 days in county jail.
William II. Hamilton. Laroency; 60
days in county Jail.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
The Veteran Firemen,

The next meeting of the Portland Vet
Gran Firemen association will be post
poned ns it comes on Thanksgiving even
ing. The meeting will be held Decsm Der
third and will bs an important one as
An amendment to, the constitution is to
be acted on.
The amendment refers to the tenure of
office of the president and vice presi-
dents.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-23
OBITUARY..
Miss Addie Jeffords,

Miss Addie Jeffords died at the home
OF her aunt, Mrs. Adams, IA Oxford
street, Saturday afternoon from quick
consumption, at the age of IA years. She
was the daughter OF the late Robert and
Catherine Jeffords and has lived with
Der aunt since hsr parents death. The
funeral will be held Tuesday morning
from II Oxford street. Burial from The
Cathedral of tho Immaculate CUncep-
tIon.
Nathan Il. Roberts.
Dexter, Me-. Novem her 21.-Nathan
+. Roberts, for over forty years one Of