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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
The Mother Objected,

Aaron Nelson and Fannie johnson were
arrested by Officer Rieffer at the corner
Of West Commerce and East stteets last
night. Nelson was a performer at the
Fashion theatre, a colored honkatonk,
and, it is said, he was in love with Fannie
Johnson's daughter, to which the mother
objected. She ''cussed' Nelson and Mel
son 'cusssd her back" Nelson was
locked up on charge OF drunk and dis
orderly and charge Of disorderlV conduct
was lodged against Fannie She gave
boud All are colored.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
EPWORTH LEAGUERS.
Another Step Forward in the Arrange
ments for Entertainment Of the
5000 Delegates,

The central committee of the local Ep-
worth leagues met at Travis park church
Yesterday. The committee reported favor
able progress in the work of procuring
lodgings for the delegates.
The program for the convention is in
complete at present, but it is expected
that it will he ready for distribution
some time this week.
A feature of the musical part of the
program is the engagement Of the four
Park sisters, cOrnet players of New
York. They are famous for their music
at the International Epwortk League
convention at Chattanooga lastAyear, and
at the National Christian End FAVOR con-
vention at Columbus, Ohio.
The number of delegates coming to San
Antonio in April is indefinite, bht it is es-
timated in the neighborhood ofB,C30.
Negotiations for the location of the
convention have not yet been concluded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
A Novel Ornament.

Mr.. John Russell has received beau
Mr.. Aleck Lowe, Of the Menger hotel,
the same being a Chinese sword aud scab-
bard, the scabbard and hilt OF the sword
being made entirely of Chinese money or
cash" pieces connected by silken cords.
Mr.. Lowe received the weapon as a mark
of esteem from his old friend, LII Hung
Chang, when he, Mr.. Lowe, was vending
his patent hair restorative throughout
the Chinese Empire some years ago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
Some General Statistics

The p races inhabiting the
world communicate with each
other In 1904 different tongues,
and confess to about 1000 religions.
The number of men and women
is very nearly equal, the average
longevity of both sexes being only
thirty-eight years, about one-third
OF the population dying before the
age OF seventeen. Moreover, &C.
cording to the most careful COM
putation, only l in 100000 OF both
sexes attains the age OF one hun
bred years, and only 6 to z in 100
the age of sixty. The total popu-
lation OF the earth is estimated at
about 1,200 million souls, of whom
35,214,000 die annually. e., an
average OF 9S,S4S a day, 1920 an
hour, and 81 q minute. The an
nual number of births, on the other
hand, is estimated at SO, 1872, 900
|. O., an average of 100,S00 day,
1920 an hour, and 20 minute.
Generally, taking the entire
world, married people live longer
than single, and those who have
to work hard for their living long
er than those who do not, while
also the average ratio of longevity
is higher among civilized than I'M
civilized races. Further, people OF
large physique live longer tnan
those OF small, but those OF miauie
size beat both. -Medical RECORD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
Y. M. @, A. Notes.

The attendance at the gospel service
last Sunday was 239.
The gospel meeting for boys will be held
today at p. m. A talk will be given by
Mr.. Delfraisse.
The mems rally today at D. m. will be
addressed by Rev. Campbell, pastor OF
the Cumberland Presbyterian church, OF
West End.
New members are joining now every
day. Only few more and there will be
membership OF 500.
The young mems gymnasium classes
have the largest attendance Of any in the
state. 1.-THE gymnasium is crowded every
ass night.
Asiness mems gymnasium class is
III attended, and meets every
Is "Wednesday and Friday at p. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
San Pedro Park for Hice.

The markets, parks and public build
ings committee of the city council, at the
meeting yesterday afternoon agreed on a
report on c. B. Hice's proposition to take
charge of San Pedro park and improve IL
as a pleasure resort. The report Is favor
able to the proposition and this will be
submitted to the council tomorrow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
Discovery of q New Mineral.

lie Naturaliste announces that q new
mineral has been discovered at Allchar,
in Macedonia, by Prof. Krenner, who
named it lorandite. It's found in short
prismatic crystals, and more rarely in
obique rhomboidal prisms, Its color
varies between cochineal and cardinal
red; the crystals are transparent and
flexible, like those of gypsum.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
AR((fll'fIIE 9
-E4s2,S-9NsSn:S-
ART IN ARCHITECTURE.
Description of a Charming Two Thousand
Dollar House.
Written for This Paper.l

Written for This Paper.l
This very desirable home will cost
the owner $4,000. The foundation is
of rubble stone, and the eight living
rooms are all very pleasant.
The size of the parlor is 12x14 feet;
sitting-room, 12Rx14 feet; dining
room, 12Ax141a feet; kitchen, 11hx12
feet; reception hall, SxS feet; pantry, AXIS
feet; chambers, 14x17 feet 1Ox12h,
I2Ax14 and 9x13 feet; bathroom, 5xO
feet. The size of studding is 2x4 inches;
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
A New Flag.

The Sons of Hermann wilEgiye aJssaeS
braton at Muth's garden on March 20,
when a new flag will be dedicated. A
parade will take place, which will be
headed by Mr.. Julius Schuetze, Of
Austin, president of the grand lodge. The
flag was made In San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
nimnIes Made to Order.

A device for producing dimples has
been patented. 1t is a woman's idea.
The device consists of wire mask put
on when going to bed. Ily an arrange
nent of screws, pencils of wood are
made to press upon the cheeks and chin
at the points where diraples are de-
sirad HH
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
CAFES AND SLASHERS,

[BY OUR SPECIAL CONVERSATIONAL
Failure having marked the pro-
gress of the sewer undertaking at
every step, the administration now
proposes to annul the contract.
The proposition will doubtless
meet with the hearty approval of
the contractors. 1t is an open
secret that they long since sickened
Of the job.
His Honor, the mayor, states
that the sewer matter will be
brought before the council at it's
meeting tomorrow, and the ques-
ton OF abrogating the contract be
determined.
The thrifty promoters who Sc
cured a contingent interest in the
sewer "bonanza" on "ground fioorn
terms, are likely to remain on the
ground floor" psregorically speak
ing.
The administration should pro-
coed at once to annul the present
sewer contract and open negotia-
tions with Mr.. j. ID. Hindry, Of
Denver, Col, to complete the
work.
r.. l.. Henry and Seth Mills are
candidates for the democratic NOM
nation for congress in the Seventh
district. If that be the quality of
timber out of which the democracy
of that district propose to hew a
congressman, the republicans
should have no difficulty in nom.
mating and electing a creditable
representative.
Surely, the combined wisdom Of
the administration should be able
to evolve some plan by which the
school teachers, firemen and police
employed by the city could be paid
at least a portion of their long past
due salaries. Some four, five or
six months back pay is due them,
and men and women cannot be ex-
pected to execute loyal and efficient
service without securing sufficient
remuneration to purchase the nee
essaries of life. But that is just
what the teachers, police and fire.
men have done for the past five or
six months. Come, come, gentle
men! "Why stand we idle all the
day." Do something, if it is only
to issue another batch of interest
bearing six per cent gold bonds.
The conundrum of the day is
not "Who struck Billy Patterson
but "What has become of the sur
plus sewer fundw Successful an
swers will entitle the authors to a
chrome.
The proper way to build sewers
is to build them. If the present
contractors are unable to appre-
ciate the force of the observation,
they should be taught to do so. But
before another dollar is drawn on
the sewer fund, a thorough test,
under the supervision of a compe-
tent and experienced engineer,
should be made of the work thus
far alleged to be completed and
upon which 80 per cent Of the esti-
mates have been paid.
Constant, persistent and intelli-
gent agitation is the means by
which all reforms are brought
about. That policy has at last di-
rected public attention to the tias-
CO anent the sewer enterprise and
enlisted investigation at the hands
of the grand jury. The public
press is the peoples palladium.
The presence of that distin-
guished statesman, Hon. Wright
Quincy, in our city, suggests that
his visit is purely for the purpose
of presiding at a consolation
meeting" of the erstwhile Allison
boomers, and therefore is totally
devoid of any political signifi-
canoe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
ST. MARY'S STREET.

The following new books were received
during the past week: Essays on Ger
man Literature" by II. II. BoyeSen:
The Story of Ulla," by Arnold; "Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution" by c. C. Coffin {;
"Schoolboy Days in japan" by Laurie;
The Red Cockade," by Weyman; His
tory of the United States" by Alexander
II. StephenS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
PUBLIC LIBRARIES.


Owing to dilatorineSS in sending orders,
only one new book was received this
week. IL is THE Red Badge of Courage"
nv SteDhen Crane
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
SHORT STOPS.
What the People are Saying.

What the People are Saying.
The people, without distinction Of sta
ton. remember the late Judge |. Z.
Simpson with kindness and respect, and
no word is dropped that would cast a
shadow upon his name.
Judge Simpson was brave, good man
and in his daily walk through life had no
aspiration higher than the fultllment OF
the duties of a good citizen. His kindly
nature was always uppermost in his deal
ings with his fellow men,
For years Judge Simpson was a sut-
ferer. and in later years his friends
but no one ever came in his presence
without feeling glow OF pleasure, and
the gloom of distress and infirmity was
dispelled.
II he dealt in pleasant story or reminiS-
cence il served to relieve his hearers from
all thought of his own condition. Abra-
ham Lincoln. was thought by his early
contemporaries to be tritier because he
often illustrated a question OF state by a
trite illustration or joke.
Later historians have discovered in
LincolnS pleasantries, uttered in the
midst of public care and private anxiety,
the great secret Of that wonderful mans
ability to throw off melancholy, and put
his friends at ease.
Some people are forever telling of their
ailments and sufferings. Judge Simpson
was always the same cheerful, bright
companion.
Men are generally measured after the
popular idea that they were EN- tnent or
great or successful, but to say Of man,
as we can OF a departed friend, he leaves
behind him the story of well spent life,
memory unclouded with a wrong deed,
a loving remembrance among his fellow
men, is a better euloRy than any other.
awe preferIto think oi.him not as the pro-
found lawyer, the wise counselor, but as
the good man who scattered flowers in
life'S pathway instead OF thornS. for
others 10 tread upon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
ST. PATRIOK'S DAY.


overture. .OTcneSJta
Tableau. Company
Inc Harp mat once MIS- HllgerS'
..... .....................M Mr.. Geo Roe
Good night, Beloved" Pensuette
Quartette.
Violin Solo..............M. A. Callaghan.
Irish Song, Come. Mr.. Pete BroDhey.
Solo. Mrs. J. Lord.
Song. The Ship Love"
Observation-Disclosures. Mr.. A. NJ. Cagel.
THE Little Irish Maid"
Fort SAN Houston Quartette.
Drama. ."The Hickory Farm"
National and Irish Airs. ...... Orchestra.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

The presence of that distin-
guished statesman, Hon. Wright
Quincy, in our city, suggests that
his visit is purely for the purpose
of presiding at consolation
meeting" of the erstwhile Allison
boomers, and therefore is totally
devoid of any political signifi-
canoe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

unnD,c sARsAPARILLA is a good
aUUU y Spring Medicine and a
General Blod Purifier. 81 perioottle
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

Constant, persistent and intelli-
gent agitation is the means by
which all reforms are brought
about. That policy has at last di-
rected public attention to the tias-
CO anent the sewer enterprise and
enlisted investigation at the hands
of the grand jury. The public
press is the peoples palladium.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

[BY OUR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR. I
Failure having marked the pro-
gress Of the sewer undertaking at
every step, the administration now
proposes to annul the contract.
The proposition will doubtless
meet with the hearty approval of
the contractors. 1t is an open
secret that they long since sickened
of the job.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

The conundrum of the day is
not "Who struck Billy Patterson
but "What has become of the sur
plus sewer fund.-" Successful an
swers will entitle the authors to a
chrome.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

His Honor, the mayor, states
that the sewer matter will be
brought before the council at it's
meeting tomorrow, and the ques-
ton OF abrogating the contract be
determined.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

The administration should pro-
coed at once to annul the present
sewer contract and open negotia-
tions with Mr.. j. ID. Hindry, OF
Denver, COL, to complete the
work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

The thrifty promoters who Sc
cured contingent interest in the
sewer "bonanza" on "ground floor
terms, are likely to remain on the
ground floor" psregorically speak
ing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-11

the construction OF a railroad from Han
kow 10 Pekin.
The Louisville Car Service association
which has been IN existence six years
with j. &. Loomis as manager, Will dis
band on March l. The reason for the dis
solution, 1t is said. is the refusal of some
roads TO enter the association and agree
to the stipuiatious.
In explanation its recent order pre-
scribing "A uniform method of numbering
rate schedules. Interstate Commerce
Commissioner locmans says that II is
not the commissions purpose to compel
tie reissue of tariffs In effect prior to
February /, but all rates issued since that
date must be included in the new series
Work on the Galveston. La Porte and
Houston is progressing rapidly and with
this fnc summer weather the road Will
soon he in excellent shape. There arc
la men engaged hallastlng. trimming the
roadbcd and adjusting the track. and II
is expected TO Increase this force If neces-
sary 10 have the road completed by June l.
The Kansas city. pittsburg and Gulf
spur from Port Arthur to a connection
with the Sabine and East Texas line at
Iaylor's bayou, about four miles long
win be finished this week Material for
the erection OF buildings In progress at
Fort Arthur will then be carried VIA this
Inc instead of by wagon, as is now done
new form of sleeping car ticket for
through passengers. which is intended to
lessen the work OF the conductors, IL now
In use in the Wagner service, and may be
adopted by the Pullman company 1T
tached to the ticket is 1t berth COUPON.
Tho result Ia that the contractors issue
herths to only such passengers MS pay for
their bcrths On the train or have pass
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-11
THE HOuNDAKY LINE.


The County Surveyors OF Harris and Fort
Bend Locating II.
Locating tho dividing line between lIar-
ris and Fort Bend counties is now enrag-
Ing the attchtion OF County surveyor
Folk
Mir Polk ana County Surveyor If, J.
Walgcr Of Fort Bend county came in
yesterday and will leave again this morn
ing They are engaged together in the
work Of locating the boundary, and two
weeks will b. required to finish it, They
were nciore the commissioners court Of
Fort Bend county Yesterday md this
morning VIII leave for the corner where
Harris, Fort Bend and Bra2oria counties
join. They Will he met there by tho county
surveyor of Brazoria county ana the eS-
act location OF the corner fixed. The work
of runnihg the line viii Then be com
menced.
Nh'n asked in regard to the county
road 10 the p0or farm now hcing paved
Mr. Polk said that the work has been re
sumcd and that the road IL being paved
with tho finest gravel ever put on IA
county road in Texas The work IL under
the supervision of Jack Mulcahy, superin-
tordcnt of county roads. That gentleman
was IN the city yesterday morning Just
from whore the work Is now progressing.
He says that the recent bad weather has
interfcrcd with the progress OF paving,
but that since the sunshine hIs come
again that IL VIII be pushed fast. The
orders are TO run the road TO tho poor
farm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-11
AMONG KAILRoAD MIN.

w u. Lawson travelling passenger
agent OF the Katy, spent Sunday AT head
quarters here after an extended mission
AIRY trip to north and interior State points.
James ]. ODonnell, travelling passenger
agent of the Atlanta and West Point ana
Alabama Western, left last night for
Dallas and other points north on the
Central.
Contractor H. J. Smith spent yesterday
in the city took a ran over the new ter
minal line and will leave this morning to
resume charge of work on the Kansas
City. pittsburg and Gulf
Assistant General Freight Agent Grose-
close Of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
left yesterday morning for Fort Worth
and other points OH "A business tour In
the interest of freight traffic.
Commercial Agent Horace Reese OF the
Southern Pacific returned yesterday
morning from New Orleans, where he
spent The Sabbath with friends and for
mcr chums aud associates.
Z. A. IIrschGeld, travelling freight
agent for tho Fort Worth and Denver
CIV. headquarters in Fort Worth, was
here Yesterday mineling with freight men
and shippers and discussing the bond is
sue
J. s. o'Flynn, chief clerk IN the claim
dcpartnlent Of the international and Great
Northern, came down from Palestine
Yesterday and spent the day circulating
among friends and acauantances In and
outside Of railway circles.
J. n Wsuer, travelling passenger agent
OF the seaboar1 Air line, returned to head
quarters Yesterday morning from san
A,touio. WHITTIER he accompanied the
SAILS special train carrying the officers
and crew OF the brttleshlp Texas en- route
10 Mare Island navy yard. lie left last
night on a trip TO Denver
Colonel Thomas II. Kingsley, the genial,
iolly veteran passenger missionary for tho
Huntsville aud Nashville bohbcd up Sc
renely in the city yesterday and passed
the day pleasanrly with the bows In pas
songer circles Tho proposed love feast
ON The border is attracting Il few visitors
from the East and Miss Ellen Ms tor
ritorv. and the colonel IS patiently await
ing orders summoning him to FL Paso.
A. l.. Bowers. superintendent Of bridges
md buildings OF tho International ana
Great Northern. spent few hours in
the clty yesterday looking over the in
terests of his department and overlooking
Inc once talked Of site for a handsome
NOW passenger depot near the present
str,cttre used for such purposes. The
International people are not responsible
ror Tho non-appcarance Of tho new build
Ing however, as the city's greed spoiled
.ha T,al
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-11
COMMISSION RULINGS.
Amendments Made to Tariffs on Coal and
Live Stock


Live Stock.
Austin Texas February S.-The railroad
commission issued the following orders
today ,,,,.
,,r,er No A issued by this commission 10
apply on shipments Of soft coal ana ignite
between points In Texas, and eHec,iNe
February g. 1895, Ne amended ny auulhB
TO section Of said tariff the following eN-
ceptious;
pia Zenith ne coal in ca" loads, ira s.
rorted betwppn points on the international
AVA Grcot Northern railroad and between
noints on tho Gulf, Colorado and Santa re
railway, shall he subject TO same rates
as prescribed In tariff for shipments ,nol Vi
soft coal Effective November ~, 1872 oi'
soeclol authority No. 80 approving JOINT
appl!cation No. 80 Il tho International anu
Great Northern railroad company
= yIocl,smithing coal minimum Weis II
Al o,n nni,nds por car. from Galveston 70
noints on Houston and Texas Cehtrai ran
road and Galveston. Harrisburg anu aai
Antonio railway, shall be subject 10 SAM SAM
rates rs prescribed in tarlil i'r III lSas
of soft coal. Effective FEBRUARY ~ .1r.,.
Joint application OF houston t Inv
Central railroad, Galveston, tAi tlsuu'
ord SAN Antonio railroad and Gull Coio-
va5o and santa Fe railroad submitted IN
der No % Of the Houston ana leNoS ~"
4
trail railroad) .r,,,as IN
6, coal IN car loads from san Tomas .a,ss 10
Laredo. 90 cents per ton OF -V" i'.,o,
effective February II. I'VE lAppilets'Gtii
N n, Of Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Fai-
In approvaI OF juint Application OF 1hs
International and Great Northern i,''., .',,
company and the san Antonio ~ ,,, ~ ,,,'.
cas- Pass Railway company, submittea W.
1 der No. so of the San Antonio anu ~
Sas pass Railroad company, i Is HEREBY '3
ordered that commodity tariH No. o. ~
sued by this commission 70 apply on sh'p p,
ments Of live stock between poisss no ~,
Texas. and effective March TO-. lHso' u
am rNS by adding to section thereof
the following exception:
s. Heef cattle and calves IN car ioauS.
from Rockdale 10 Galveston. l''2 cents PEI
iOO pounds; minimum weight prescrlpeu III
This order shall take effect February II
| 1906
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-11
NEW ORLEANS RACES.

New orleans. February 10.-rour-yoar-
olds and up; selling, seven furlongs-Balls
Line, l07 CT Murphy. S TO !. won. Verdi,
lGl Olaml, ) TO |, second Lawlcss, 10i
urvlne), to l. third. Time l;S2.
Seven and onc-half furlongs; sclling-
Horo. ll2 Crhorpe), G TO /, won Gleesomc.
40 PENN To I. sccond; Arkansas Tray
elcr, rs QlarD. 80 TO |. third Time l;3a4
Thcc-ye lrs-olds ana up; selling; one
milo -Sautcrne. $50. q. IlggiuO I TO 6.
won; oudague, Wi or Murray. 9 TO l.
second; Prlg. liz (Caywood, TO q third.
Time i.i5ls.
Handicap; S-year- olds and up. one mile
rlccaroou, i07 Uhorpe), s to Q. won:
George W. l0a (Sherrerl. to .. second
Robert Latin, no Uuborvlllc) i6 to /,
third, Time 1869.
Maiden; 3-ycarolds six furlongs- BILLY
Kenncy. 100 tavis), to /, won; FiGdlerr.
i01 diam, u 70 !, second. Deluder. i0l
81. IIilD, TO l. third Time 1884.
Four-ycar-olds and mp; seven furlongs-
Vida. lo2 % HID G TO !. won. Rain
maker, i07 Thorpe). Z to &, second oak
Forest, i0I (Gardncr, Ii to l. third. Time
i:S2A.