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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
GONE TO GEORGIA.

Chicago, Oct. Is. - Senator
Marion Butler, chairman of the
POpulist national committee. and
George F. Washburn, who has
charge of the western branch, de-
parted for Georgia last night to
confer with Thomas f. Watson
regarding the action taken by
the POpulist executive commit
tee at its meeting yesterday. A
conference was held with Chair
man Jones, at which, it is said,
probably the action on Watson
was considered and the visit of
Messrs, Butler and Washburn
was finally decided upon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
More Voters.

Intention citizenship papers
were granted to the following this
morning: Cosine Gomez, Mel.
guides Olivia, Mexico; E. Wilfred
Brown, Great Britain; William
Kroner, Germany.
Judge Green granted final nat
uralization papers TO the follow
ing: s. J. Hahn, Hirsch Broido,
n. Dalkowitz and Max. Rosenberg,
with s. Deutschman, l.. Goodman
and /. Gurinsky as witnesses.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
]. STEINHARDT
Corner Military Plaza and South Flores
Street. Opposite Southern Hotel.

had magnificent times, but when
the time came for payment the
people said: "Do not let us pay
let us issue more greenbacks; we
had good times then; let us keep
it up But whenever you issue
your promise to pay the day of
payment comes, and when that
comes hard times come along
with it.
Here is a man who buys a
farm on credit, buys a wagon on
credit, piano on credit, sends
John and Mary to school on cred
it, and all at once they say. we
won't pay Why he says. we
tlemen, | never had better times
in the world that when | was Civ
ing these notes, and | have got
plenty more on hand, and if you
only had the philanthropy to
take them my family can be hap
Ply still
"All these things have to be
paid, and they have to be paid in
money, and how are you going to
get your money? Primarily,
you have got tO' dig it out of the
earth. Then how are you going
to get it? You have got to swap
your labor, your muscle, your
mind, your property fOf that
money"
"AnOther thing, good money
is always good. Good money is
always at par, never at a pre-
MUM and never at a discount,
When people buy good money
with bad money they say the
good money is at a premium.
That is not so. The bad money
is at a discount. That is what is
the matter. Good money is al
ways at par. And yet we have
man running for the presidency.
on free silver platforms, with
two vice presidents, that says
money is the creature of law.
"Well, as man told me today,
law is often the creature of mon
ey, Qaughter), but money never
was and never will be the crea-
ture of law. If you can make
money by law, why should not
we be rich? If a hundred people
should settle on an island and
form government and elect a
legislature, they could make
laws, and if money is the creature
of law there is no reason why
they should not be as wealthy as
Great Britain. Law is inexhaust-
ible, and if you can turn it into
money, no nation has an excuse
for being poor"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15

Emma Eckenrotb, a guardian
is suing George Eckenroth and
others on a promissory note OF
5000.
Mrs. Ben Kialbassa is serious.
ly i'll.
+ Jacob Schuman was arrested
in the Silver King saloon this
morning on a charge Of being
drunk and disorderly. He has a
very loud voice and was using IL
in singing and vigorous loud talk
ing.
II. S. Wood was arrested last
night by Officer Patterson as a
suspicious character, but the case
against him was dismissed by the
recorder today.
e. d. Murphy, a boy tramp
who was found sleeping in an
empty house near the l. & G.. n.
depot was arrested for vagrancy
by the police today.
Recorder Shields had ten cases
on his docket this morning, but
only two were fined, the fines
amo hitting 10 Sc.
Juan Santos has reported the
loss OF a watch to police beadquar-
tiers.
The directors Of the Harmony
club at their meeting last night,
decided to have a wire put in the
club rooms to receive election re-
turns Nov. 8 and 4.
Trades Council will hold a
meeting tonight.
The Ivys and the Hsyseeds did
not bowl the postponed game of
september II last night, as intend
I'd, and it will be bowled later on.
The registration at l o'clock
his afternoon was 5,343. This
mornings registration was 233,
asst nights closing being 5,110.
The registration closes October %.
Marshal Druse or his officers
ould pick up good many people
Who come under the vagrancy
lause il the city hall corridors
we're swept out occasionally.
The remains of Mrs. NJ. Grace
lowe, who died in this city last
august, ayed 10 years, have been
isinterred and were shipped to
eceased's former home in Ports
Mouth, n. H., this morning, accom-
anied by E. F. Rowe, husband of
eceased.
The following real estate deed
'as filed yesterday: P. F. Watson
nd wife to B. F. Salyer, blocks 103
nd 90. and part of block SO, in
1scdona park, southwest of San
-ntonio, containing l40-1 acres;
1850.
"A marriage license was issued
esterday to Miguel Verastigui
nd Lima Cavillo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
ARMY NEWS.
What They Say About teh New
Carabine.

Carabine.
The trajectory is almost fiat.
The spat of the bullet can be
heard before the report of the
gun at the 300 yard range.
The penetration of the project
ible is something wonderful. The
report of the explosion at the
muzzle is deafening. The drift
could easily be corrected by a
proper wind gauge. 1t is supe-
riOr in every respect to the
Springfield.
Out of the twenty-five men,
bers of the band there are no less
than seven sharpshOOters.
Lieutenant Colonel Bernard,
of the Ninth cavalry, retired yes
terday. This will promote Cap
tain WOOdsOn and Lieutenant
Foster, of the Fifth cavalry.
Major Kennedy, of the Fourth
cavalry, has applied for retire.
ment to take effect January 31st
next.
There is expected to be an en-
tire change of station of all of
the ten light batteries.
The examination of the enlist
ed men for commissions has
been completed. There will prob
ably be one or two appointments
in the infantry.
The Twenty-fourth infantry
has commenced to leave Fort
Bayard for Fort Douglas.
Dick Tough, son of Sergeant
Tough, United States army, re-
tired, enlisted at the post this
morning for the Fifth cavalry.
He has been assigned to troop
IL. stationed at Fort Ringgold.
Lieutenant Carson returned
from the target range.
The regular riding ball exer-
cises will commence on the re-
turn of the troops.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15

"A. II. Dowdell, Of San Antonio,
was the victim Of pickpocket at
the depot in Houston yesterday,
and was relieved of 1925 before he
knew what had happened.
He is major now, is Capt. E.
o. Bowles, Of the Excelsior Guard,
'colored infantry Of the Texas Vol
unteer Guard, having been con.
firmed by Gen. Mabry yesterday.
The complimentary dance
was to have been given at Muth's
garden last night in honor of the
Misses Mabel and Lydia Dunn
has been postponed.
The Mission medal bowl did
not take place last night on ac-
count of the inclement weather.
The Turner's and Missions are
scheduled to bowl tonight on the
Turner'S alley. This will be the
Missions first game on different
alley than their own and an in
teresting contest is expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Heitgen
will celebrate their golden we'd
ding, (tiftieth anniversary Nov.
Sd at their residence corner Hous
ton and Elm street.
"A telegram from Austin says that
Percy Cook the slayer Of Rev. Glib
bons, has been Indicted by the Travis
county grand jury. 1t is said the
prosecution will be vigorous.
II. F. Smith, aged % years, dice
at liz Wyoming street yesteIda.
afternoon from a surgical opera
ton on a tumor, which he had 70
four wears. The remains wer
shipped to Farmersville, deceased
home, this morning and were &C
companied by his mother.
The sun was seen this mornin,
at 10 O'Clock for the first time il
three days.
- bave been in good heal:l
for the past fifteen years and / at
tribute this largely to the use 0
Hoods Sarsaparilla." A. f. He'll
brou, attorney-at-fsw, San Antonio
Texas.
The stamp window receipts o
the San Antonio postoffice for tn
quarter ending Sept. 30 amounted
to $l5,634.5S.
A pleasant little birthda.
party was given last night at tn
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. Elmen
dorf on Burleson street.
Jesus C.ssiano and Jack Macl
were arrested last night, charged
with fighting.
A. M. Thurmond was arrested
by Special Officer Wright Of tn,
Washington theatre last night OIL
a charge of beating and striking
Pearl Dayton.
A meeting Of colored men, IL
the interest OF the Citizens ticket
was held at the corner Of Conch'
street and Paschal square las
night.
Albert Friedrich this morning
received a large American eagl
from Yoakum, near which place /
was killed Tuesday last. He will
have it stuffed. Its wings measure
8 feet from tip to tip.
"A political meeting will b.
held on October 25th at the Salad,
crossing of the old Goliad road, il
the interest Of the citizens ticket
"A horse and buggy was foun'
on Commerce street early thi
morning, and was taken to police
headquarters.
1t is very hard to induce thu
crowds of loafing voters to baDs
around headquarters instead Of IL
the city hall corridors.
Physicians report a great many
cases of cats rrhal and scarlet fever
as prevalent In the city at present
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
Beethnven Directors.

The following have been elected
directors OF the Beethoven Maen-
nerchor:, Active members-C. III.
Mueller, F. Hertf, Jr., w. Schu-
wirth, Albert Stoves, Ed. Stoves,
E. Hsrr isch, Ii. Karber, B. En-
gelke and F. w. McAllister; pas
sive members-C. Zuschlsg, o..
Bergstrom, G. Callsen and l.. H.
Schmidt. Musical Director, Carl
Beck.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
NOTICE,

The meeting of the Seventh
Ward Independent club that was
to be held at Niklass' saloon, cor
ner> East Commerce and South
blackberry streets, tonight is post
poned until further notice.
A. d. Brakeman, president.
w. T. Schumacher, secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15

Hoods Pills act easily, yet
promptly. st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
Funeral Of Charles Stahl.

The funeral of thb late Charles
Stahl took place yesterday from
the family residence, 20S Brooks
street. Father Fuhrwerk, OF st.
Joseph's church, conducted the
services. The pail bearers were as
follows: ]. G. Dielman, Fred
Herrie, Ed Braden, Sr, Herbert
Meyer. John Reinbold and Peter
Eiserloh,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
Shameful Neglect.

The keeper Of the Alamo is bad
ly in need Of a heating stove for
the cold days of the winter. The
big building is not only very large
and airy, but the windows are I'M
provided with glass panes and the
front doors must be kept open.
The city. will have case OF pneu-
monia and probably death claim
to settle II it does not take better
care Of its Alamo keeper.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
\ MYSTERIOUS MURDER.

CovingtOn, KY, Oct. ia
mysterious murder occurred
here last night, Frank Kennedy,
about % years old, being found
on Willow street, near the rail
road, with his throat cut from
ear to ear. The supposed muir
derer who was afterward arrest
ed, gave his name as j. T. Canary.
Both were strangers and Canary
was very drunk when arrested.
Robbery is supposed to have
been the motive
The finest gentlemen's parlors in
the city at the SILVER KING. 4-29-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
LIGHT FLASHES.

IS. ID. SCUDDER, Fire Insurance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15

The concert set for st. Luke's
hall tonight is postponed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-12
HYPNOTIC ExHmITIoN GIVEN.
4 NeII-I<noSyn West NirGininn ope-
rates Here.

Mr.. J. c. Montgomery. OF Montgomery.
w. Va. who has been stopping at the st.
Claire Hotel for almost a week, has
during his stay there created no end az
amusement TO tho clerks, guests, ana
others who happened TO be in the Office IN
the evening by his exhibitions OF hypno-
tism. Mr.. Montgomery claims not only
TO be a. hypnotist. but a "healer' also.
As 10 the Latter qualification those at the
r..ri could not Vouch for. but they tell
wonderful tales regarding the VIII power
u the West Virginian, who tips Inc scales
at about 200 pounds.
4 Young man, well known In the city
according 70 the story, came In the ONCE
"a Jew evenings ago, and cOnsentlng TO pe
nut Snder the hypnotic shll, was made
10 DO an sorts Of ridiculous things. In
deed he seemed TO be completely under
the control Of the hypnotist and upon
ne. given an ordinary walking-suck ana
tod that IL was his best girl he Rugged
and kissed the inanimate piece of wood
AS If indeed 1t had been a feminine crea-
t.re whose charms had smitten him.
Or. Monteiro. whose office is in the
same building with the hotel. witnessed
mis- and vouched for its accuracy. lie
did not believe however. that Montgom-
cry could exert such an influence over
one out Of a thousand men.
Mr.. Montgomery left Thursday for his
home. Nv Hundley. one of the clerks al
the hotel. knows him well. and says that
he is very well OFF and prominent man
I'm the section Of the country from which
he comes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-12
A WOMAN BADLY CUT.
Lucy Madison stabbed -Four Times
by Jennie Miilcr-Poiice News.

About II o'clock last night Lucy Madi-
son, negro woman, was badly stabbed
by Jennie Miller (colored). The affair
took place near the corner Of Tenth and
Byrd streets.
Icy screamed murder in loud tones
and managed 10 walk 20 Eighth and
Main street IN search Of a drugstore,
where she fell from loss Of blood. The
ambulance was called and Or. Lyme
bandaged UP the wounds. which were
four in number. Lucy received two cuts
IN one OF her arms one IN the back, and
one in the breast just above the collar
bone.
II was impossible for DR. Lyme TO state
last night whether the wound I'm the
breast entered the plural cavity Of not.
The woman was taken from Sutherlands
stables, where she had been carried TO
receive treatment. and left ~ her home.
on Byrd street near Torth. Owing to
the serious condition of the wounded wo-
man 1t was impossible 10 ascertain the
cause OF the affair last night Up TO an
early hour this morning the police had
not arrested Jennie Miller.
william Woodson (coloreG) IL confined
at the First Police Station on the charge
Of breaking and entering the dwelling
of Mr.. William Miles. No. PIP north
Lwenty-ninth street, and stealing a watch
and q suit Of clothes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-12
WATER IN THEIR CELLARS.
sbocIxoe Creek Overlooked lis BANKS
Yesterday Afternoon.

The heavy rain yesterday afternoon
caused shockoe creek to rise very sudo N
Iv and a bridge north Of Broad street
vas washed down. The timbers found
lodgment against the abutments OF tho
tunnel under Cary street, through which
the waters flow. and effectually stopped
UP the opening. -.
Asa result tho cree. was forced out OF
its banks. and IN very few minutes hlleu
the cellars Of the Main-street merchants
whose stores are adjacent 10 the cree"'
The storekeepers and prOperty-oWners GOT
to work on the obstruction, ana many
dislodg.r lle timbers, but the water W,
the mean time had considerably uaiNab1 u
the stock stored away In the various Gel
Ia s. Messrs Baldwin & Brown were inc
heaviest losers.
IT a. proposed TO build bridge just be-
low Main street to connect the alley in
rear of the Main-street stores, but these
merchants say this will cause great loss
10 fhem at every rise in the creek, ana
tbev have pettioned the Council not 10
r..t the bridge.
ERFLOW on WEST MAIN.
Main street 1T the corner of Madison
was kuee-deep In water half block each
eide d. Madison yesterday evening about
T o'clock, causing a s,oppage OF all street
cars las well as pedestrianism) each way
for about half an hour. The fall OF ram
was So great tho sewer openings were H.
adequate 10 receive II.
The hole on Fourth street where
washout occurred a few days since was
again filed with water and the street was
rendered impossible for time, but no
damage was done
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-12
THE JEFFERsON's EQUIPMENT.
what "A Scientific Paper Says About
Its Electrical OUTFIT.

The Architects Electrical Bulletin, OF
New York, prints a page cut OF the JEFF
ferson Hotel, OF this city. and referring to
the hotel. says:
This magnificent structure IS destined 70
become one Of the great attractions OF the
| South, and will be a powerful inducement
to the great army Of tourists to turn their
steps IN the direction Of Richmond.
The hotel IS situated in the best residen-
tial portion Of the city. Is on nigh ground,
and mas accommodation for 800 guests. II
! Is built Of terra Gotta and brick in the
most substantial manner. The space de-
voted to the use OF the public consists OF
two great courts; around the lower one
is clustered the business office, telegraph
office, writing-ro1m, news and cigar
booths, smokers hall. billlard-roOm, grill
and wine-rooms and IN the upper one.
surrounded by a wide arcade supported
| by great columns. Is the ladies' cafe and
three retiring parlors opening into a grass
| covered court, through which runs mar
bic walks hanked b. palms and hedges,
in the centre OF which is Il more than life
size marble statue Of Thomas Jefferson,
from which the hotel takes its name. The
Jefferson is provided with the most mo-
dern and complete apparatus and appli-
, ances in the electrical art, and ranks
second 10 none IN the manner In which
the details have oeen carried out
The electrical plant consists OF four
Ideal engines, directly connected 10 1-2j
X. w, 2-50 X. w, and 1-75 X. w. general
electric multlpolar generators. There are
four elevators. one freight and three pas
senger, Of the Otis type The ventilatins
system, 10 which much Importance was
attached. consists entirely of Lundell d.
rect connected ventilated fans, there be-
Ing fourteen in daily operation, ranging
I'm sizes from SO inches down 10 - inches.
The Artesian well. which supplies the
water for the hotel. is pumped by an air
compressor driven by two l5-horse-power
Lundell motors.
The building is wired for about $500 In
candescent-lamps and about 20 arc-llghts.
All the wires throughout the entire build
ing are encased In brass armOred interior
conduit The plans and Specifications for
the electrical work were prepared by
George Hill. consulting engineer, OF New
York city, and the entire system OF wiring
for lights. fans. elevators, teleseme sys-
TEN. ne well as the speaking system,
which consists Of over 1900 feet OF IL
inch brass armored interior conduit, was
installed by Nj George a. Tower, OF
Richmond, a young and rising electrical
engineer.
Mr.. Tower Is chief engineer at the JEFF
ferson. and also a member Of IN electrical
construction and supply firm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-12
MIXTURE OF LANGUAGES.
Swedish Couple Married by an
Engiish-spenlSing Minister.

A wedding Of an unusual and unique
character occurred last evening at the
residence Of Mr.. and Alrs. Jensen, In Full
ton, when Mr. Charles Johnson and Miss
Louise Ericsson were married by Rev. Alr.
Morehead. Of the First English Lutheran
church.
The contracting couple are natives Of
Sweden, and cannot speak a single
English sentence. The minister pro-
nounced them solemnly man and wife,
and though neither the bride nor the
groom understood a single word uttered
by the divine they seemed satisfied that
they were rightly married when the min
lister ceased 20 utter unknown sounds and
extended his hand in generalization.
The ceremony was witnessed by only
natives Of Sweden. and they were able
70 understand but little more Of what
the minister was saying than the happy
couple. 4 slight confusion was occa-
sionci when tho time come for the bride
and groom to sly yes but they soon
caught on 10 what was wanted from the
gestures Of the minister. ana gave their
answer I'm their own tongue, which. OF
course. turned the tables on the minister.
All In all the affair was perfectly sat
isfactorv 20 all concerned and the newly
married couple left on the night boat fJr
q bridal tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-12
CROOKS BEFORE THE JUSTICE.
All Let or Upon Condition That
They Leave Town mt Once.

Many alleged crooks were in the Police
Court yesterday morning, they having
been arrested during the reunion, and
they were all discharged. under the
promise that they would Immediately
leave the city.
OF course there were more suspicious
characters arrested during the reunion
but those present before Justice John yes
terday morning were just taken in for
safckeeping upon mcr reputation. they
not having committed any real crime.
Mr.. H. ". Smith represented most OF the
prisoners but II was only upon the recon-
mendation Of Dotcctive-SeTgeaut Alex.
TomlinsOn that they were all discharged.
James Ford was the first one TO receive
the attention OF the Court. and he
prom. 10 go and sin no more. saying
thnt lie would leave for Chicago that
very night. The Justice replied. Don't
you bother me. / am coming out there
soon. and II you put your hand In ny
pocket YOU will find me right oo 20 you"
John Johnson and j. Wolf were next re-
leased from the pen. and they were
liberated upon the promise that they
would not prey upon the Christian En-
beavers IN Washington. WOLF. who has
quite n record. having been only q few
weeks out Of the Albany prison, received
q beautiful gold watch and S2l.lo in cur
rency, which were taken or him when
arrested.
Bring out those three stars" pealed
forth the Justice and i'm n moment John
Burton, William A. Moore and Edward
O'Connor alias Edward Stanley, were in
front OF his Honor. Sergeant Tomlinson
said that he picture taken Of OConnor
ala not prove a good one, and the Justice
aid they were all discharged upon the
condition that OConnor have his pic
ture taken Immediately. The Justice said;
1--WE want to keep picture of all our
frieIds' mugs. and yours especially,
OConnor. Now. will you give us a nice
ono?" Eyes, sir" replied the crook.
After court the three pals went TO the
photograph gallery. and good picture
was obtained of the celebrated O'Counor.
After this they were babe good-hy by
Detectives Gibson and Tomlinson. ana
O'Connor and Moore and Burton and wife
lert for the train 10 Old Point, at when
place they will take the boat Tor New
York.
Nellie Starke. charged with stealing
LOT of clothes from William Starke' was
discharged. there being no evidence
against the accused.
six months in the city fail was given
George Buchanan for stealing so from
Robert Guy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-12


CUBBON. Died, at the residence OF her
daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Malone, Satur-
day, June q, 1896. at s:45 7. NJ. after an
illness of eleven weeks, Mrs. RACHAEL
CUBBON, aged n years, 10 months, and
II days.
Funeral services were conducted In Hol.
iywood Monday evening. June 18th, Il
go o'clock.
HIGGINS.-Died at his residence No.
I'll north Twenty-ninth street, Saturday
evening, July II, 1895, at 315 o'clock.
JOHN j. HIGGINS. In the Gath year OF his
age.
The funeral will take place from tho
residence MONDAY EVENING at s
o'clock. Friends and acquaintances OF
the family invited TO attend.
No flowers.
Columbia IS. CO and Algiers G-a.) papers
please copy.
TURNLEY.-Diei, in Wilmington. Del.
Saturday, July II, 1896. at z. n. Mrs.
ANN TURNKEY, OF Manchester.
The remains VIII reach Richmond az 710
=. NJ. THIS Sunday AFTERNOON.
Funeral notice later.
WILDRORE.-Disd, at his residence
near Beulah church, on the Charles City
road. In Henrico county. FREDERICK
S. WILDBORE, at 4 o'clock p. u. July
1lth; aged 40 years.
Funeral services az Beu n church
SUNDAY at j. VI.