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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-04
Volume XVI. Number rs.
TELEPHONE

Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone
Company to nearly 1000 subscribers in
the principal cities and towns Of Texas.
Toll statloas in the Central office, hotels
and other convenient locations.
Ask Central for stations connected
and rates charged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-04
night admitted that Commissioner
Eva spent the greater part Of her

GIme WnlIe staying Her1 IN BHuedV-
oring to make the brigadier COM
NIT himself to the old army. 1t
was also said that the brigsdier
while extremely courteous in
formed Miss Booth that the de-
posed commander was one OF his
warmest friends and that before he
committed himself to either party
he preferred to wait :ntil he heard
both sides of the question.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26

King Vulcan's call on the city's sol- diery for them to participate in the cer- emonies attending his majesty's corona tion has been responded to-most Loyalty. They will appear in the grand street pa- geant as special escort in the royal van.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26

ly weapons, carrying concealed weapons,
 etc., out to the edge of the city limits
 and turn them loose upon the very peo-
 pie who formerly suffered from their
 acts is so utterly untenable from any
 standpoint of preservation of law and
 order or protection of women. children and property as to render it's discussion simply useless, if not utterly absurd Of course minor offenses can thus be han
 dled, and have daily been so by both the
 judge and myself Often times large numbers are thus released at once, and still the jail is weekly growing more crowded.
 Inow have in my hands solemn warn
 ing-an ominous warnng--from the city
 physician that we are in the jail fear fully beyond the danger line of health, shamefully beyond that of decency and humanity.
 I write fully and painfully so that you
 may carefully read and study the prob lem and tell us, your servants, what you
 want us to do. Please, though, let me advise urge and plead with you as to what should be done. The city owns 200
 acres of land over Red mountain in Shades valley. It was bought for cem- etery Most unfortunately, the impress sion has gotten abroad that 1t is pau per grave yard' and this has, l fear, fe, ever killed any attempt to induce y|-'ei interments over there. tW
  fish work farm There is. .hpie rooni, two splendid large springs water near ,
 enough and yet isolated 1u GU. on' rali road near and r-cadamlzed road through it. About.wenty acres are al readv cleared Narly every city of any stse has sucf, a. arm, and am advised thai they are everywhere considered all nost if ne entirely. self-sustaining. tactical .ruclx farmers have told me thot u,a ould there raise not only enough to sunsy the reformatory and city jail. h,,t 'ould also daily, in season. send in fran vegetab bles to the Mercy Home, hos ,,,sl and to the United Charities for the aaserying poor. Here the women girls Ied. boys who are now a dead expense lo the city, and men convicted Of mlnor offenses. could work out their sentences free from public gaze and further shame and disgrace. In the city jail could be kept the long term men, who could pc employed by the city grading and max ing streets, digging big sewers, cutting out rock for the city at leased quarrles, etc Need urge the value of reforma- tory when you see and know that boys and girls almost in "schools" roam these streets day and night and are daily go- ing down to the devil and his angels as fast as sin, opportunity and crime can grease the inclined way to the lower re- gions?
 Then please give the money for re- formatory and farm work. It will take at least $4000 to erect the buildings and fences and get ready. The city will then take charge and run it. You know that the city has not cent which I can dare
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26

rif1eman in the First battalion, and which
 will be ready as soon as the various com
 panies are ready to compete and can ar range a meeting. I believe l. company has among its members some who have proved their efficiency in dealing sorrow to domestic circles of squirrels and other quadrupeds of the wilderness and who are eager to participate in this contest A movement is now on foot to organize a team at East Lake. Some one has been
 rude enough to suggest a blood-thrsty
 name sounding something like "L com
 pany's detachment of Boers."
 Miss Julia Ward. the daughter of Cap tain w. c. Ward of Birmingham, is now 1t work on the life-siZe crayon of the late Capt. Robert Huey and expects to have it finished within the next month. This young lady's natural talents as an ar tist are unsurpassed and and in addition she has had the training of the best schools in America. Her present com mission promises to be of the highest eX- cellence.
 Private Lyons now celebrated trip to the south, which ended so annoyingly for him and his youthful companion, Is the constant theme of fireside gossip at the armory. We are delighted at the na- ture of it's ending, for he is of the old guard; his presence at muster cannot to the Mississippi National Guard and says "they are well drilled-nit"' Captain Demere will please get him. self in favor again by attending drill next Tuesday evening. An old soldier like the captain must not let small thing like mean weather distract him from military onoaVementS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26
Gafford can furnish a nice carriage at any hour for fu- nerals, balls and tn a CTS. 1-16 6-sun&, w ad-If
WHOSE GOODS ?

Rock Run, Ala, Jan. 9, 1896. To the State Herald:
 A negro haling from Johns has in his possession lot of solid silver spoons, with monogram M. E. w." lot of solid silver forks, with monogram "M. E. w. a lot of dessert spoons. no monogram; a lot of Rogers & Bros s triple plated knives.
 A notice in your paper will no doubt find the owner and will see that they get their valuable property and the thief if they so desire. Truly.
 W. D. SPARKS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26
POWELL TEACHERS' LYCEUM.

At the regular meeting of the Powell Teachers lyceum on Friday afternoon Dr. Phillips entertained the teachers with a lecture on Celtic Influences in English Literature" The lecture showed a profound knowledge of the subject on the part of Dr. Phillips, and was very in- teresting and instructive.
 In addition to the lecture the follow ing programme was very creditably and interestingly carried out: k
 Henry III, Edward I and Their Queens'-Miss Carpenter.
 "Literature of Above Period'-Miss FouIkes.
 English Ballad Literature'-Mrs. c. A. Jones. .<
 Training of Teachers"-Miss Lane. H'
 Number Work in Second Grades Miss Linn -
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26

Henry Watterson, in speaking about the next democratic national conven- tion, said in Washington on Saturday. My ticket is Col. William R. Morrison of illinois for president and Gen. John B. Gordon of Georgia for vice-president. They were both shot at from different sides during the war, and I am willing that they shall be put up again and Ne shot at." MT. Watterson Is strongly op- posed to the third term movement.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26
REV. I. B. LARIMORE
Will Begin Stirring ReuivaI at the Christian
 Church Today

For some time the members and pastor of the Christian church, on the corner of Avenue r and Twenty-frst street, have been arranging for a series of meetings to begin today. Rev. T. B. Larlmore of Lauderdale county will do the preaching. MT. Larimore Is one of the most successful evangelists in his church in America No other man of his age has preached a greater number of sermons and baptized more people. He is described as 50 years old, but might easily pass for 40; an eloquent and gifted speaker. a fine historian and great stu dent of the Bible
 MT. Larimore has held meetings in the largest cities of the south and west re- sulting in phenomenal ingatherings into the church. Preaching this morning at II and this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26

Does your re Of leakP Shin- gles are cheap now. Get our prices. M. o. Reynolds Lum. Der Co., Ltd.
 1-19-sun&Wed-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26
PROPPED BY GOLD.

Gines suggested by (Which Are You" in Thursdays State Herald) Prithee fair bard, gracious pardon ex- tend. 'Twixt him who lifts and him who leans, a freak Sometimes, though rare, appears in stolid mlen, Who propped by gold, can't fall, yet yearns to lean, But is too mean to touch a fellow man. A character unique. this freak, who ne'er Tn life a liquid tear did she'd nor lift A mite, a feathers weight, from on the state, Nor burden large, nor small. from bleeding
 XANTHOXYLON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-26
Gafford has the best drum. mers' wagons in the city. 1-16-slln& Wed-tf
DR. HAlE'S LECTURE.

To Be Illustrated With Stereopticon Views by
 Prof. A. C. Moore.
 For some weeks Dr. Hale has been de- livering a series of Sunday evening lec- lures on his recent trip to the orient. To- night Prof. A. C. Moore, principal of the high school, will illustrate the lecture by beautiful views with his stereopticon. The instrument Is a very fine one and the dissolving views fading gradually into each other are remarkably beautiful and impressive At II a. m. Dr. Hale will preach on ''The Master Is Come and Calleth for Thee" Seats free and every body invited to the services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
WHERE MERIT HAS WON
A saecessfal Nsrchant who Wa Success
ful Clerk.

A suecessfal Msrchant who Wa Success
fal Clerk.
Two years ago tomorrow Charles
E. Adams threw open the doors Of
his now well known shoe store to the
public for the first time. In "a
months he has placed himself at the
head OF the procession. Buying none
but first class goods and selling at
reasonable profits he has made his
name q household word. Sixteen
years ago he began his business ca
reer as clerk for Carse & Retticker
and later as partner in Carse & Co.
For six years following he was man
ager Of the NJ. & X. shoe department,
resigning to open BUSINESS for him.
self. His strict adherence to up
right business methods, both as clerk
and merchant, has won for him a
lasting reputation. Wideawake and
fully up to date, his courteous atten-
ton TO patrons and fashionable line
OF foot wear, commends him to all
who are DESTROYS of securing these
signal advantages in shoe dealing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
The circulation of books during
March was reported to have been:
Slugs . Passenger.

An alleged assault on ferry pas
seuger by the collector is related by
the Moline Dispatch in this way:
Charles G. Schucster. a printer, and
a boarder at the Belmont restaurant.
was brought to Moline yesterday,
suffering from fracture Of the jaw,
the result Of q brutal assault by a
conductor on the ferry. Schuester
and another man we're coming across
last Thursday night. Schuester and
the conductor had misunderstand-
ing over the fare. Without coming
to u fight the conductor led off with
his register on the head of the other
fellow and brought it back against
Schuester's jaw. The latter's in
jury proved the most serious and he
was cared for in Rock Island till yes
terday. when he brought to this city
and placed under DIR. Whiteside's
care. There is talk Of a suit against
the company"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

to annouce the result. It was ex-
pected this would be done at Monday
nights meeting. but about all that
Was done on that occasion was the
allowing Of the bills Of those whs put
in time going ever the irregularly
kept books. 1t cost the present ad-
ministration $40 to make the exam
ipation,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
Rol1oO Pointers.

Two Chicago lads registering as
John Hamilton and Max Fritz are
detained ut police headquarters I'M
der . charge Of yagrancy. They are
a pair Of tough looking youngsters.
and say they came in search Of en-
ployment. Both tell the story Of
cruel parents.
l.. NJ. Schafer was arrested on Sec
ond avenue with large jag today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
Rare Chance for q bargain,

The cheapest in the market. For
ty-tive desirable and cheap building
lots in V. NJ. Blanding's new addi-
ton to the city. situated at the head
Of Twenty-fifth street and on Thir-
teenth avenue, are offered for sale on
easy terms and long time. Enquire
ut the Rock Island Savings bank.
j. N. BUFoRD, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the Rock Island Saw
ings bank for the election of nine d.
rectors for one year will be held at
the office Of said bank in Rock Island
Monday, April IS, 1896. Polls will
be open at 10 O'Clock a. m, and closed
at IL noon Of said day.
p. GREENAwALT, Cashier.
Rock Island, April 9, 1896.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
The fine for Boilding

Up the system is at this season. The
cold weather has made unusual
drains upon the vital forces. The
blood has become impoverished and
impure. and all the functions Of the
body suffer in consequence. Hoods
Sarsaparilia is the great builder, be-
cause it is the one true blood puri-
fer and nerve tonic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
Comic Opera

Burtis opera house. April 9; Turn
er opera house. April 5 and 12.
Sylvester" comic opera by Theo-
dore r. Reese. Tickets for sale in
Rock Island by John Martens, 1904
Third avenue. and Bowlby's music
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

Light rain or snow this afternoons;
showers tonight and Thursday
morning: fair Thursday afternoon
and warmer; winds easterly. shifting
to northerly. Today's temperature.
SO. F. j. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
HOSIERY.


Some remarkable Hosiery offerings at almost your
own prices
10 dozen women's fast black heeced Hose. English
toe: zoe kind at 15c, or two pair for 25c.
!! dozen silk feeced 40 guage Hose, full regular
maze. worth up to 45c. at per pair. 2lc.
Extra fine 5O-guage cotton Hose of real Maco yarn,
high spliced heel and spced French sole value l5c
at zoe. limit of four pairs a customer.
misses hne ribbed tan hose spliced heels and toes.
25c ones at 15c.
Childs heavy wear resisting Xxi black ribbed hose,
zoe values, per pair 1Sc. three pairs for Soc.
SOO dozen womens fine 40guage. fast black, tan and
hose at the absurdy low price Of per pair
Women's new Hermsdorf fast black 4O-guage hose,
splced heels and toes full regular made, the usual
zoe values. at per pair 19c, or three for soc.
CORSETS.
assortment
ee hs1S American Lady D. schiIng
With eerh week viii
pair OF best sateen covered
SPRING CAPES.
Handsome combinations velvet lined
NJ nnnesd OF low prices Cloth attractive
good and prices are the lowest known Rock leland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
LIBRARY BOARDS DOINGs.

Regular Monthly Meeting Last Evening
Circulation.
The public library directors had
their monthly meeting last evening.
when the appended bills were al
lOwed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
.E HAVE HEARD 1T SA|D

That long winter good thing Perhaps it may be-
but in our opinion long head is better. By that
that when buyer get the for his dollars he
seeks the large where he get selection
and price,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
MCInfyTe-ReCk 2U Goods Co.
1900 and ,z Second Avenue Rock Island NJ

CHILDREN'S WASH DRESSES.
Child's Morning Slips. ages 2. 5 and years. CSC.
Large variety of Child's Wash Dresses. pointed
yoke with full rufne, At 49c.
At 57c 62c and &c. new styles dresses Of Prints and
Ginghams, full, generous sizes. very well made.
NEW WRAPPERS.
At $1.4S-Handsome Persian styles, hubbard front,
vatican back sailor collar. usual q value. $4s.
At $lSs-Dark styles. peated front ruffie paulets,
immense sleeves. $l.75 values, t1.SS.
At 75c-1O dozen new print Wrappers full sizes,
value SLIP, at 75c.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
Dimes to be saved here for the coming.
Ats5c nicely
embroidery, values
~
night splendid
ter and embroidered yokss values up to 81 H. Sc Csc and
ODD LOTS OF CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
Good &c glass tumbiers or &c dozen.
~ imitation
100 large fruit dishes At each &C. White Kokus
Butter plates, each lc.
Large platteFt,
Plates q
bowls,
Hundreds Of fancy decorated up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

Hoods Pills become the favori:e
with all who use them.
All druggists. Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

stead. l.. w. Lane. Jr., John charles Z
III. Holmes. ~ +. Morris, Jonn DOM
and Ro. L. Spencer. Mr.. ii. @. Spencer
declining reelection.
Rev. Mr.. Davis. the pastor, and c. r.
Armistoad. delegate from this church
VIII leave on Tuesday for Lynchburg TO
attend the annual conference.
Rev. Mr.. Davis will not return here,
as he has served the charge four years.
While here he has made himself popular
with all Glasses OF our people and en-
deared himself to his congregation. and u
Is earnestly hoped that his next charge
may be as agreeable to him as he has
been acceptable to us.
Misses Edith Dade, Of Philadelphia
Sallie Woods, OF Charlottesville. ard Fan
ME Thomson, OF Atlanta, are visiting the
Misses Booth, at the lovely home on the
James river.
Mr.. Graham Niehol. OF Washington,
arrived here this morning on brief visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan, OF Rich
mond. will arrive here the first OF the
coming week to visit Mrs. Cynthia Cole
man.
Mr.. Bathurst ID. Peachy left for Norfoli
this evening TO visit his family, VINO
have been spending some time there with
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin T. Lamb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
THE OLD CAPITOL.
A Quiet MarrinGe-Death of n Set
tIer-PersOnaI.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, November t.
Mr.. Arthur Denmead and Miss Cora
Lane were quietly married yesterday eve
ming by Rev. p. T. Warren. pastor of
the Baptist church. at his residence in the
West End.
The bride is the daughter OF Captain L.
w. Lane, one of our leading business
men, and Is we'll known In the fashionable
circles of our city. The groom is a man
OF means and a son of the late Frank
Denmead. Of Baltimore. who was promi-
nent In the business circles Of the Monu-
mental City. The couple left this after
noon for Baltimore. where 1t is probable
they will make their future home.
Mr.. W. ii. Gray, who lately came here
from the West and purchased the Chap
man farm. is dead. His remains were
carried to his old home at Columbus yes
terday. The present effects OF the de-
ceased will be offered for sale. and the
widow may decide 70 sell the farm also.
At the last quarterly conference OF oul
Methodist church. held this week, the
business Of the year was closed and the
following stewards elected for the en-
suing twelve months; Carr, p. Armi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
WHEELMEN'S RIGHTS.
RICHMOND LEAGUE WILL LOOK
OUT FOR THEIR INTERESTS.
ANOTHER Big BICYCLE PARADE.
II IL to Take Place Saturday, No
vember 2fst-wheeImen Want n
Dfcycle-Track on broad street
To stop Broken-GIass Nuisance.

There IS 10 be another big bicycle pa
rade. this one TO be held under tho
auspices OF the Richmond League OF
wheelmen. The affair win take place Sat
urday afternoon. the 2lst OF this month.
Mr.. Horace Halves will DO chief marshal
on this occasion. and will select his aides
some time this week.
The committee having the arrangements
IN charge IS composed as follows: DR..
Frank Steel chairman, +. A. Dalton. a.
@. Lascelles. X. S. Halves. e. w. Cooper
Dr. u. T. Baker. w. Q. Lefebvre. and
DIR. r. r. Franklin.
Only members Of the league will be al
lowed in the parade. The organization al
ready numbers COO members. and It is ex-
pected that as many more will join before
the day OF the parade.
TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS.
In fact, It is hoped that every wheelman
In tbs city will Join. as the league has
as one OF fits objects the protection
Of the rights OF bicyclists. and the strong
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
THE COCKADE CITY.
Death of Mrs. Gnskins-Y. NJ Q. A.
Notes-perxona1.

PETERSBURG. VA. November T.
Cspecial)-Mrs. Janet Strachan Gasl<ins
died in Baltimore yesterday OF pneuino-
mia, and her remains arrived here TO-
night for interment in Blandford Gene
terry. Mrs. Gaskns was a native or
and. until her marriage, lived In. PETERS
burg. She WAS the daughter or Dr. Johh
Blackwood Strachan. an eminent physl-
clan of Petersburg. and her mother was
Miss Boiling, sister of the late Robert
b. Boiling. She was one OF the most
brilliant and beautiful women OF her day.
and one OF the most gracious and &C
complished. She leaves a brother-Dr.
j. -. Strachan-and numerous relatives
and a wide acquaintance In this city.
Her only son-Mr. Harry Gaskins-lives
in Norfolk. The funeral will take place
from Grace Episcopal church tomorrow
Sunday afternoon, at $3.50 o'clock.
PERSONAL AND OTHER NEWS.
Mr.. David Dunlop and wife, who have
been spending many months abroad, are
expected home during the coming week.
The announcement that Rev II. VI.
Hope will soon assume charge OF the
Young Mems Christian Association
Home. I'm this city. AS secretary of the
association. is very gratifying TO the
many lI1enuS OF tnat ln1ulullon.
Runors are ahoat to-day OF the pro-
bable establishment OF a new morning
daily newspaper. IL is understood that
efforts are being made to secure the sue
cessful launching OF the proposed enter
prise.
The tobacco receipts I'm this city have
been very light for the past week or two
amounting this week to only about 5000
pounds Of loose, and about forty hogs
heads.
Jack Sommers (white). who escaped
from jail yesterday morning. has not yet
been caught. c. p Brooks who assist
ed Sommers to escape. and who tried
to escape himself. was this morning fined
s. and sentenced TO Jail for six months
for the first offence, and fined $50 for the
second. II these fines are not paid
Brooks will have to serve about nine
months I'm Jail. I'm addition to his present
term OF three months.
Mr. John 7. Peasants, OF the editorial
staff Of the Baltimore Sun, is visiting
friends In this city. He win leave on
Monday for a ten-days' hunt in North
Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
A Solid Trnln.

Commencing Sunday. November 8. 1896
the Southern railway will operate its
Trains Nos. IS and IS. United STATES Fast
Mail" solid between Washington and New
Orleans. Connection can be made with
this train at Danville on the train leaving
Richmond at 1856 z. NJ, thus making
only one change between Richmond and
New orleans. This solid train viii be
composed Of baggage-car, ladies' coaches,
and Pullman palace drawing-room sleep
ing-car between Washington and Calves
ton, Tex, via New Orleans and Southern
Pacific railway, thereby necessitating only
one change between Richmond and Gal
weston
This train will also carry every Satur-
day tourist sleeping-car between Wash
ington, ID. c., and San Francisco, Cal,
for the accommodation OF SPECIALLY
CONDUCTED SUNSET TOURS"
For further information apply to ]. c.
Horton, Travelling Passenger Agent, go
east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
PersonaIIy-Conduc Tours to Cali
fOrnin-

On Saturday, November 18th, the South
ern railway Will commence to run person
ally-conducted excursions from Washing
ton to California via Atlanta, New Or
leans, and over the SUNSET LIMITED
ROUTE. This is something entirely new,
and they have spared no means to make
the trip a most delightful one. The train
will be composed OF Pullman's hand
soonest vsstibuled sleeping and dining
cars
Parties from Richmond can take the
1855 p. NJ. train here, making close con-
nection at Danville, Va, with this ele-
CANT train.
For rates, timetables and other In
formation. call on or address J. c. Hor-
ton. Travelling Passenger Agent, 500 east
Main street, Richmond, Va.