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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07

THE WONDEhf VI COIIoN lnbb.
crop was small, but it more than full
filled his anticipations. He carefully
treasured the seed from the crop, and
last year planted it on the west hills of
his plantations. As every one familiar
with cotton culture knows, this part
of the land is the poorest in the world
for raising the staple, and unless it is
very heavily fertilzed an attempt to
raise anything there is time and money
uselessly expended. But Jackson
wanted to give it the seyerest possible
test, so he planted tho crop on the west
hills Of his lands and did not add a
pound Of fertilizer TO enrich the earth.
The result was marvellous. Some of the
stalks grew to seven feet, and the ay-
erage height of all Of them was very
close to that figure. The number of
bolls on the stalks were in proportion
TO the other stupmdous measurements.
AS high as 20 bolls to a single stalk
were counted. On the ordinary cotton
stalk four bolls rs considered a good
yield. The product of the African seed
is equal to the best grade of the staple
known. Jackson has been offered ten
cents pound for his entire crop of the
new cotton, but he Is holding it for
rise. One Of the pecuiarities of this
cotton is the fact that the stalks are
leafSess. When the stalk grows up
leaves begin to sprout on it, and after
they have grown out for some distance
the fruit comes out from the stem of
the leaf. After the fruit has partially
matured the leaves drop of, leaving
the stalk perfectly barren except the
bolls and bursting fruit.
The news of Jackson's find soon be-
came noised about, and letters asking
what price the seed could be purchased
for began to pour in. The New Orleans
cotton exchange wired jackson that
they would take his entire lot Of seed
at his own price. He sent them a SAM
pie stalk and fixed his price at $500
per bushel. He has about 20 bushels,
and the South Georgia farmers went
the New Orleans exchange one better
md offered $4,000 for the entire lot.
They claim that unless it is destroyed
cotton will soon become drug
ON the market, and on account
of overproduction they will not be
able to make a living. Jackson does
not feel inclined to sell the seed to be
destroyed. He argues that If the farm
ers win plant It they. will bezable 30
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

The NJ. X. & T. Ry. the Katy will
make rate of fare and third for the
round trip between all points on this
line within the state of Texas; ticket
on sale Dec. 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th,
31st and Jan. 1st, limited to January
4th, 1897, for return.
For further information apply to
any NJ. X. & T. ticket agent or write
to w. G. CRUSH,
G. P. & T. A., NJ. K. & T. Ry., Dali
las, Texas. II tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
HERE is A CHANCE.

A seyen-room stone and brick house
with all modern improvements, bath,
closet and electric light; size of lot,
145 by POS feet, stable, carriage house,
COW shed, large chicken house, divid-
ing fence for COW yard, fine shade
trees, situated on a beautiful eleva-
ton overlooking city and convenient
to car line. Price $4,000, one-half cash,
balance 1 and 2 years at per cent
The lots are worth the money. Call
and see John T. Hambleton & Co.,
Daily Light Building. II If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
I. & G. N. RAILROAD.

North bound trains leave for Aus
tin at 5 a. M, 800 a. m. and $50 p.
m.,; and arrives from Laredo at 7:30
p. m.
South bound trains arrive at 9 a. m,
7:15 p. M, and 9:55 p. M; and leave
for Laredo at 9:45 q. m.
M. K. &. T. FROM I. & G. N DEPOT
Trains leave for Waco, st. Louis
and Kansas City at $50 p. M; and
arrive at $50 a. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
East bound trains arrive from Mex
leo and Eagle Pass at 11.30 a. M;
and leave at 11.50 a. m. and 10 p. m.
for Houston, Galveston and New Or
leans.
West bound trains arrive from New
Orleans, Houston and Galveston at
7:25 a. m. and 4:25 p. M; and leave
for Eagle Pass and Mexico at 45 p.
m.
s. A. & A. omission ROUTE.
Trains leave daily for Cuero, Hous-
ton and Galveston at a. M; for Bee
vile, Corpus Christi and Rockport at
2:25 p. m; and arrive daily from the
former places at 7:05 p. m; and from
the latter at 1:40 p. m.
Kerrville Branch - Mixed train
leaves San Antonio daily except Sun
day at 2:45 p. M; regular passenger
leaves San Antonio Sundays only at
$50 a. m. Mixed train daily except
Sunday arrives at San Antonio at
1915 a. M; regular passenger train
Sundays only arrives at San Antonio
at $50 p. m.
s. A. &.GULF SHORE.
Train leaves San Antonio for Mar
tinez, Sanders, Atkins, Lavernia and
Sutherland Springs at a. m, daily
except Sunday.
Arrives at San Antonio at 2 p. M,
daily except Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
A Plant That Intoxicates.

The laughing plant of Arabia pro-
duces small, bean-Ike seeds, small
doses of which, when dried and
powdered, intoxicate like laughing
gas. The person indulging in the drug
dances, laughs and shouts like a mad
man for about an hour, when he be-
comes exhausted and falls into DEATH
like sleep, which often lasts several
houra
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
ATTENTION K. p.

To members Endowment rank, Sec
ton 632: "Your regular monthly as
sessment and dues are due on the first
Of each month, and must be paid on or
before the 10TH"
b. JOHNSON. Secretary Sec So.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
HARD TIMES PRICES.

Furniture, mating, children toys,
curtains, rugs, quilts and other arti-
cles suitable for holiday presents at
half price. NJ. BECK.
IL 3 2St 227 e. Houston st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
Death robs q

Death robs Q
man not only of
his life, but all
too frequently
of the remnant
of his fortune,
that i'll = health
has left him.
When a man
gets out of sorts.
he is unified
flor work or bus
mess. When a
m ans liver
doesn't W. rk
right, neither
will his brain OF
hands work
right. He fun
bles both with
his hands and
with his brain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
COAL! COAL!!

The Southern Ice company sells on
ly the best Indian Territory coal, all
lump. Tel. 146. ~ I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
FOR COLLECTOR.

The Light is authorized to announce
CARL RUNGE as a candidate for
Alderman for the Seventh ward, sub
ject to a Republican nominating con-
vention. Election February, 1897.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
TO THE VOTERS OF THE 9TH
WARD.

I take this method of announcing to
the voters of the 9Th ward that 1 am
a candidate for the office of alderman
at the ensuing election. 1 am in IA
vor Of substantial street improve
ments. I favor the payment of $1.50
per day to laborers on city work. 1
favor the employment of San Antonio
citizens on city work. I am in favor
Of the speedy completion of the sew
ers. I am in favor of an economical
city government, but am opposed to
the policy Of reducing the pay Of the
small man, while the big fellows are
left untouched. Respectfully,
H. ]. VOGLER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
TWO UPRIGHT PIANOS.

We have two bargains in second
hand Upright Pianos at $50 each on
easy payments.
II 6 If THOS. GOGGAN & BROS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
JEWELLERS.
y. Rertxberg, Optician.
CHRISTMAS

Is nearly here. Don't wait until
the last hour but come NOW and
make your selection from the larg-
est line of reasonable priced, yet
good things, in Sterling Silver
Jewelry, &c. ever shown.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-07
ELECTION RUARY, '97.
FOR MAYOR.

We are authorized to announce
JAMES p. NEWCOMB as a candi-
date for Mayor, subject to the action
of a Republican convention.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-06
JONES ABANDONs HOPE.
Democratic Chairman Forced to
Give Up the Fight.

Chicago. Nov. 5.-chairman Jones issued
the following statement tonight:
THE result Of the presidential election
IS apparently no icnger In doubt. II has
been one OF the closest contests that the
people have been called on to determine
In recent years We have claimed the
election on our advices from states that
were admittedly in doubt. in which We
kne. there had been many frauds. and
from which there were evidences OF tam
pering with the returns.
at seems row 10 be apparent that Mr..
Bryan, after making the most brilliant
campaign in the history OF our country
and having carried most Of the states
claimed 10 he doubtful. has not carried
enough 20 assure hts success in the elec-
toral college. Bryan electors have been
chosen from all Of the states south Of the
Potomac and Ohio except West Virginia.
and all those west OF the Missouri except
California and Oregon. lie has 100 electoral
votes. and this number may be increased
by final returns from states yet In ques-
ton. He has not obtained enough votes
20 carry the electoral college.
Thus this remarkable campaign closes
with the election OF William Mckinley.
The resnit was brought about by every
kind OF coercion and intimidation on the
part OF the money power. including threats
Of lockouts and dismissaIs. and impending
starvation: by the employment Of by far
the largest campaign fund ever used in
this country. and by the suhorna'io1 %
a large portion OF the American press. The
president-elect and hts party are under the
pledge 20 the American people TO continne
the gold standard. and by It's operation to
restore prosperity 20 this country.
las chief executive. Mr.. Mckinley VII
have The cordial support os the patriotic
Americans who have cast their votes for
Nm. j BRYAN. They bow 20 the majesty
of the Office ard abide nv the result with
none OF the rnntteriags that would have
come from the n0reyed power hal il been
unsuccessful. They are confident the gold
standard canno; give the promises pros
rer.ty. hut VII gladly welcome II II Il
comes They will continue the great strslg-
xIe for the uplifting - humanity and tHs
maintenance Of the dignity Of our country
IN .he establishment of ths American
monetary system. The Democratic party.
by fts ;rsSeHt allies. viii Sfiil upift the b.
metallic standard and bar K OF 20 VIC
tory JAMES X JON rs
Chairman Democrats National Commit
tee"
Later In thu evening Chairman Jones.
IN discussing the situation. said:
'-Wha, sEeseafs8 IA VAS tire seton ~
large employers In telling their men they
need not return 20 sogk on Wednesday y
Mckinley was defeated. This anqaestson-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-06
IRREGULARITIES IN KENTUCKY.
corrected vste VIII Give Ncxs.p.v
S,00e Mafor,s~.

- li'cinnssi. Nov. IA sps,sal "a ., /.
'nes-s.ar trem Lexington. Nv ..x 4.
is - stated THAT no election ory,r,rs r.sr.
..ppoaiase' IN sreathit county until a, ths
..s. '.ss @ ol me election. ami that nuly siI-
ma ,ars,,. ~ &c put IN The Democratic
when the neixhhorfnr r.,rr,.ss. ,.
smaller majorisies. In o~,sn s.,,.,r,.' e
primary election waa heki for sa,,r,,. ,s-
Ncers IN violation of lavr T-s. .~s~...
out or these two count,a. ,.,,.as 80
jority 4,ao nsnses ma
Washingson City. Nov. s-cha,r,aan
ppeuse -, Jaws Of the gold s,aada "a
sra,,,,', ~ Son1atee See of kentucky. sele-
ss,Irns' .re~ - seS,etAry ss,y Carlisle late ,his
unofficial returns show TIA, M.ys.,ss.
Will have little over ~ nns scr,, = =. x..
rect result" snc oSt-
Louisville. Nov. k.-s:Un M mrar~.s
returns Just received M nr~.,, ~. ..e.'l
votes in Galloway cpuntv. a,,s = rss..ss ,..s
county eS more are for Ryan. Hawsvar
s.a ,ar pau'sans W.a.s. sun eiain the state viii
AT midnight the rssult q
presidential electors is unrss 4. s,'.s.s. es'
ever The revision OF flrures ir s..s ''s.s' ss''
trscts has brought the n jorfsv yssr -.
side down to a very small r..s.,, r"Ss -"
has gained &ss votes In Callnrsa.. .''.s.as 90
and SS in Hardin eoanlS hs fhs .,,s.s',.
cries OF errors In tho count. McKi,,is,,
mas gained go In the Tcu1h antrirt frnm
.ne same cause. me Ilen1ren&n now claim
the state for Bryan by ~ a iar ~.s,,a
the Republicans claim u stsss e. as'''
kinley by 500. The vote = 8 cic-n a.. ~
riciai returns will be noe1unerv "a A., =
mine the result.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-06
Faulkner Commend. Jones.

washington City. Nov. s - Senator
Faulkner tonight said: Chairman Jones
mas Informed me that he will this evening
ccncede the election of Major Mckinley.
The confidence which Senator Jones has
inspired and the manner in which he has
conducted the campaign Will warrant me
in saving that none will question the pro-
priefy OF his acting promptly in so grave
a matter, when once he has been thor
oushly satisfied from the returns in his
possession that there remains no further
nope Tor the success of that magnificent
leader whose plume has been seen in the
front of the line of battle in thirty states
and whose eloquent voice in behalf OF the
peoples cause has inspired millions OF his
Fellow citizens to strain every effort with
In the lines OF legitimate controversy 10
secure victory which would relieve them
from the merciless exactions OF a continu-
ing contracting currency. The national
Democracy has been defeated, hut with
returns in our possession and which we
believe would be shown by the final vote
in the electoral college, twenty-s!x states
with go electoral votes have indorsed its
candidates and approved It's platform But.
true TO that great Jenerscnian principle.
all must bow to the will OF the people as
voiced by a majority OF the electoral coll
lege."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-06
MILLIONS OF GOLD OFFERED
Sub-Treasuries Unable to Meet the
Demands for Currency-Special
Instructions Issued.

washington City, Nov. J,--iuforma tion
receted at the treasury department
shows that a large amount of gold is be-
ing offered at the several sub-treasuries
In exchange for currency, stipulation be-
ing made as TO legal tenders. million
dollars In gold was offered at Boston, and
the sub-tressurer telegraphed to the sec
retary for instructions. stating that the
current working force was somewhat be-
hind. owing 10 the furry. and that pay
ment of the amount In currency would
leave the sub-treasury inconyeniently
short. Instructions were issued author
izing the acceptance of half the amount
offered. AT New York the sub-treasury.
IL Is understood. gave notice that IL would
receive gold today in exchange for cur
rency. There are $4,000 assay office
checks outstanding, which are now being
deposited for currency. The demand for
currency. especially small bills. In antici-
patton of the revival of business Is excep-
tionaily heavy. 1t Is expected that sew
eraI days will have elapsed before the Of
iicials will be In position to meet all
demands. Treasury officials regard the
financial situation as greatly improved.
United States Treasurer Morgan sent
the following letter TO all assistant treas
urers OF the United States:
Referring to the instructions commu-
nicafnd 10 YOU by my letter Of November
coin in exchange for paper currency. I
have to say that the department desires
10 he informed I'm advance of any large
transactions in order that steps may be
taken to accommodate the depostors II
the stock OF notes and silver certificates
available in the cash In this office viii.
admit OF the exchange being made.
The payment of express charges by
the government on reulittances of gold
To the office of the treasury. and on the
currency returned. will be discontinued.
Gold coin below the least current weight
will be received as heretofore. I'm cy-
change for paper currency under the reg
ula tions now In force.
THE short weight coin. OF course. will
be received only on its ascertained
weight"
Kansas City, Nov. 5.-Locsl bankers I'm
separate interviews today are united In
saving the result OF the election has been
TO make the Kansas City money market
easy. and money which has been cramped
due to the banks contracting their loans
need have no more trouble In that respect
Local banks had universally withheld
their gold up TO the conclusion OF the
election. Today they began paying the
yellow metal out TO all their customers
who desired IT. An inventory taken few
weeks ago showed that most banks here
had from $50 coo TO sz5a.eo In gold. and
one or two had more.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-06

aesy lost rs thousands OF Votes. for tire
sasn VITO wife and little ones cannot
nsap oeans moved by a prospect which
1hreassns 70 deprive him Of work and con-
seqaen, means os support.
bl' We have non victory tus. the
sa.le. Tor do not believe that any pol -
cal party IN this country viii dare include
-, re word gold IN its platform in iss-
hs,eFer harcens. however. we shall not
soaaoon our fight for free silver. which
= a Jast one and one ths: is bound 10
triumph
:. fnink !. will Re the aim Of the Repuh-
leans to deprive us of al issue on this
Question. and ARMY hea.eve Mr.. Mck.n-
aes VII bend all hts efforts toward the Sc
sartnS or an International agreement.
ne = friendly toward silver. There can
ee no doubt regarding that HIS public
record shows that. and II ne .s eonfronfed
win free silver hn. as I have little
DOUBT ne VIII be. believe he will sign II.
neasve, moreover. that before the
close or MS administration ne viii stand
n anout the relation towary, his party that
President Cleveland does toward the DEM
ocrafic party. The Western Republicans
VIII unaucstsonahly urge silver legislation
upon nm. which. Of course. viii be bit
terry opposed by Eastern Republicans. He
cannot please one without giving deadly
onense TO the other. and think the result
VIII be that he viii aaena,e the Repubn-
cans OF the East.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-06
California
Total

This insures their election by a ma
!ority or n In the electoral college, II es-
cry other electoral vote goes against US. :.
The most significant feature of this
victory Is the fact that Mckinley and Ho-
oarts election has been secured by "a
plurality of over go 90 in the popular
vote. the largest ever given.
II am confident that we will secure the
o,her two electors In wyoming and thir-
teen In Kentucky. North Carolina. with
ii votes. is In doubt.
The Importance 10 the country OF the
result cannot be overestimated. and Is a
zens of the United States. The incendiary
utterances and pretended claims which
Question the accuracy of the foregoing
statement should not disturb the public
mind. M. A. HANNA. Chairman"
The foregoing statement was issued aft
er hours OF deiiberatton at the Republican
national headquarters. Mr.. Hanna. Mr..
Osborne. Joseph II. Manley. Gen. Powell.
Clayton and Col. N. II. Shctt partieipat-
ing. Later In the day Mr.. Hanna said TO
a reporter:
During no part OF the campaign had
any doubts of Mai. Mckinley's election
and the success of the principles involved
In the national platform"
Mr.. Hanna was eager for the latest
news from Indiana and Kentucky and sew
eral OF the other states. but declared that
nothing could change the result. He was
asked how the president-eIect would stand
on the tariff question. He declined to
speak for Maj. Mckinley. beyond repeat-
Ing statement made by the president
elect before the Marquette Club In Chi
cago in February last In which he said
he was not an advocate of a schedule but
of the principle of protection.
Mr.. Hanna's attention was called to the
rise In American securities abroad since
the election. He regarded this as a very
good augury. and thought the rise would
be a permanent one.
Mr.. Hanna paid a tribute TO the Nation
al Democrats. saying: ''They were a very
important factor In the election, and I
don't think any man appreciates their SER
vices more than do. They worked lust
as hard for the same results. There was
no break in the line anywhere. and they
were loyal from the outset The value OF
their services cannot be oveyestimated."
Bryan and Aitgeld were taken up. and
Mr.. Hanna gave II as his opinion that
their final trip through Illinois and the
other Middle Western states had rebound
ed to the advantage of the Republican
ticket.
Mr.. Hanna will remain here n week or
so TO wind up the affairs of the national
committee, and then return TO Ohio for a
long rest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-06
CONGRESS EASILY REPUBLICAN.
The Dominant Party Has 2OI Menu
hers of the Next House,

Oefs Oh inc Next House.
Washington City. Nov. 5.-A table pre-
pared by the Associated Press from tele-
graphic returns up to midnight shows the
election of 2ol Republicans TO the next
house. ia Democrats and 10 Popuiists
fusionists and independents, a numbcr
which. perhaps, sheuid sse slightly In
creased. as a few OF those classified as
Democrats have independent leanings
Some districts are in doubt. and no at
tempt has been made to include WASH
ington and South Dakota and three dis
tricts in Texas in the list. owing to the
meager and conflicting returns. Washing
ington has probably gone Democratic or
Independent on congressman. The list by
states is as follows:
Aiabama-Seven Democrats one Pop
ulist and independent. Eighth district
doubtful.
Arkansas-Six Democrats.
California-Two Democrats three Re-
publicans, two Popuists probable
Colorado-Two Populsts and independ-
ents.
Connecticut-Four Republicans.
Delaware-One Democrat.
FIorida-Two Democrats
Cseorgia-Eleven Democrats.
Idaho-One Populist and independent.
Illinois-Five Democrats. sixteen Re-
puhlcans. Third district doubtful.
Indiana-Four Democrats, eight Repub-
leans.
fowa-Eleven Republicans.
Eansas-One Democrat, two Republic
ans. five fusion and Populists.
kentucky-Seven Democrats four Re-
puhlicans.
I.ouisiana-Five Democrats, one Repub-
lican.
Maine-Four Republicans.
Maryiand-Six Republicans.
Ma aSSachuSetfs-Dne Democrat etavep
Republicans.
Mich.san-Two Democrats. ten RepublI-
cans.
Minnesota-S Seven Republicans.
M,sslssippi-Seyen Democrats
Missour.-Twelve Democrats three Re
pubNcans
Montana-One Ponuiist and Intepent-
ent.
Nebra ska-Four Democrats. two Repub-
McanS
Nevada-one Popullst and Independent
New Mexicc-One Democrat
New Hampshire-Two Republicans.
New Jersey-Eigsht Republicans.
New York-Five Democrats. twenty
nine Republicans.
North Carol.na--Two Democrats. two
Republicans. five ropulists and Independ-
Cnt.
North pakosa-one Republican.
ohio-FTve Democrats Endorsed by Pom
ulis;s). fourteen Republicans. First and
Twelfth districts doubtful.
Oregon-Two Republicans.
Pennsylvania-Three Democrats twen-
iy~seven Republicans.
Rhode ISland-Two Republicans
South Carolsns-S.x Democrats.
South Dakota-Returns incomplete.
Tennessee-Six Democrats three Repilb-
leans: Tenth district doubtful
Texas-Ten Democrats Fourth. Seventh
and Tenth districts incomplete
Utah-one Populist ana Independent.
Wyou .nr-one Democrat
Vsrrncnf-Two Republicans.
V3rrnsa-Eight Democrats. two Repub-
Acans.
WASN'T shingtcn-Tnreported
West virgsnia-Forr Republicans.
Wssconsln-Ten Republicans.