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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
OUR ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
Its Only American Precedent is Found il
the MARYLAND 0onStitution.

It's Only American Precedent is Found in
the Maryland Constitution.
Ex-President Harrison, in writ
ing of "The Presidential Office,"
in February Ladies' Home Jour
nal presents an interesting bit of
Information regarding our method
of choosing a chief magistrate.
"The origin of the Electoral Col
lege," he says, "has been the sub
ject of much speculation. The
only American precedent is
the first Constitution OF Maryland,
where provision was made for the
choice OF state senators by electors
chosen by popular vote in specified
districts. In the Massachusetts,
convention Mr.. Bowdoin said:
This method OF choosing the
president was probably taken
from the manner OF choosing sena.
tors under the Constitution Of
Maryland An attempt has been
made to find the suggestion of the
Electoral college, as we have come
TO call it, by some in the method
then in use Of choosing the German
emperor, and by others in the
method of choosing pope, by the
college of cardinals. Sir Henry
Maine thinks that the members
of the convention were to a con-
siderable extent guided by the ex-
ample of the Holy Roman EN-
pire.' And as Maryland, where
the Electoral College was first
used, was a Catholic colony, the
suggestion seems plausible. But
| there was this difference: our
electors are not permanent body,
but fresh men chosen every four
years."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
PERSONAL MENTION,

Mrs. j. l.. Slayden has returned
from visit north.
Mayor Elmendorf went to Austin
last night on business.
Mrs. n. Mackey left yesterday
for Chicago, to visit her brother,
now seriously i'll.
Messrs. ChaS. L. Sauer and ID.
Ludlow have returned from the
Houston Odd Fellows encamp-
ment.
Miss Kate Burwoll, OF Cotulla,
who has been visiting her brother,
j. w. Burweil, on Wyoming street,
has returned tv her home.
f. l.. Thomas and wife, Of San
NJ ARGOS, arrived in the city this
m orning to attend the fair. They
are stopping at the Maverick.
Miss Stella Kalteyer. who has
been attending a young ladies'
seminary in Philadelphia, arrived
this morning on a short visit to her
parents, and in order to be present
at the marriage of her sister, next
Wednesday. She is accompanied
by Mrs. Geo. Freygang, of New
York City, formerly of San Anto-
MO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
Shot While Hunting.

While out hunting with Tom.
Noyes and Joe. Daugherty on the
Salado yesterday, Willie Powell
was accidentally shot. The latter
had an old muzzle-loader, and
when he pulled the trigger it went
off at the wrong end. Some OF the
shot entered the boys nose and
lodged behind the left eye. He
was taken to his home, No. 242
North Centre street, where he is
now in charge of doctor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
Another Lawyer With Us.

In today's LIGHT will be found
the card of Geo. W. Weber, attor-
ney at law. Mr.. Weber has had a
wide practice throughout Texas.
He served as attorney for Ben.
Thompson at Austin, was the great
friend of King Fisher and the Ben
ton boys in Maverick and Dimmit
counties, and has been prosecuting
attorney at Columbus, Texas, for
years. He has permanently located
in San Antonio. His office is at
room 315 Mackey building.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
A Dog Attacks a Boy.

Johnnie Catchings, a nine-year-
old boy, was playing in his house
at No. 6lS San Fernando street
yesterday afternoon, about 4:3O
O'Clock, when a large dog ran to
him and bit him three times, on
both hands and on the hip. The
boy screamed and the neighbors
ran to his assistance. The dog
was Immediately shot. DR.. Duke
was summoned to attend the boy.
1t is not believed that the dog had
hydrophobia, and although pain
full, the boys wounds are not con-
sidered dangerous. Johnnie says
he did not modest the dog.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
Live Stock Market.

UNION STOCK YARDS, Feb. g.
Yesterdays official report is as
follows:
Receipts-Cattle, A; hogs, 90;
mules, 46.
Sales--Cattle, 81; hogs, l6.
Shipments--Mules, AZ.
Supply on hand-Cattle, 10;
hogs, II.
The market is still weak aud
duh at the following quotations -
Choice shipping beeves, 1926 to
$3.50; fair beeves, 50 to 1925 {;
choice cows, So to $3.50; medium
cows, $175 to 50; choice yearlings
$40 to S2.35; choice calves, S2.7t
to So; hogs, So to $3.50; muttons
$3.50 to $2.75; goats, 75s to $1.JC
each.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
WHAT a PROMINENT INSURANCE
MAN SAYS

H. NJ. Blossom, senior member
of H. NJ. Blossom & Co., 2l7 N. Sd
St., st. Louis, writes: had been
left with a very disasterous cough,
the result OF influenza, which moth
ing seemed to relieve, until / took
Billiards. Horehound Syrup. One
bottle completely cured me. sent
one bottle to my sister, who had a
severe cough, and she experienced
immediate relief. l always recon-
mend this syrup to my friends.
John Cranston, 90S Hampshire
street, Quincy, Ills, writes: l have
found Billiards. Horehound Syrup
superior to any other cough medi-
cine l have ever known. 1t never
disappoints. Price SOC.
Sold by Kalteyer & Schuchard,
A! Dreiss, +. Kalteyer d Son, and
James Clavin, druggists, San An
| tonic, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
THE DEVILS SLIDE"

From the National Liquor Dealer for
February
Rev. Craig, the gentleman who
is called by the Express "the
Parkhurst OF San Antonio," an
nounced that he would preach
sermon from the text Of "The
DEVILS Slide" OF course the
church was crowded; during the
sermon one Brother Smith arose
and said: Brother Craig, 1 be-
lieve the house is going to fall J"
Instantly the congregation, or all
Of them who could get out of doors
and windows, slid. 1t is stated
that some were injured in the
mad rush for life; but as
the house did not fall down the
Rev. Craig coaxed a part Of his
congregation back to hear him
through.
There are various versions OF
the affair,-some say that the SER
mon was only nomentarily in
terrupted others, that it was
never delivered as it appeared in
the Express next morning. Inc
Rev. Craig won't trust the short
hand reporter any more, so he
sends his sermons in manuscript
to the great religious daily, the
Express, and IL the congregation
stampeded, he can still claim that
the sermon was delivered.
The fact is, "The DEVILS Slide
sermon was great improvement
over his first sensational effort
it is more guarded, and more
decent. But we would suggest
that "the Parkhurst OF San An
tonic" select milder texts thar
"The DEVILS ,Slide;" there i:
something dizzy about Is likely
to cause nervous females to faint
fea instance, "The Monkey:
Tall" would be equally as sp
plicable as a text, and not be 81
panIcky.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
Beeville Bulletins.

BEEvILLE, Tex, Feb. 6.-[Spe-
all-Cornelius Murphy,one of our
leading stockmen, died of infiam-
matory rheumatism at his home
here last night. The remains will
be inferred at Refugio.
T. j. Skaggs has been appointed
by Judge F. j. Hart as delegate
to the peoples convention at Dali
las on Feb. 18th.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
N UN Y 0 Ms
COLD AND COUGH CURES
Promptly Bfectual in Curing Grip, Colds
and Coughs and Sure Preventive
of Pneumonia and All
Lung Diseases,

Colds lead to coughs, coughs to
pneumonia and consumption ;
therefore, it is all important to
check a cold before it reaches the
lungs. Munyon's Cold Cure will
positively break a cold inside of
twenty-four hours if taken as soon
as the cold manifests itself. When
the cold reaches the lungs or bron-
chial tubes the Cough Cure should
be used alternately every half hour
with the Cold Cure. The Cold Cure
is guaranteed to prevent pneumo-
mia if used in the beginning of a
cold. Pneumonia, or inf1amma-
ton of the lungs, can be controlled
by the use of these two cures.
The Cough Cure positively cures
bronchitis, tickling in the throat,
hoarseness, loss of voice, soreness
of the chest, difficulty in breath
ing, hacking cough and all pull
monary diseases where the lungs
are not too far consumed or COW
cred with tubercles.
If you are ailing, step into the
nearest drug store and get a 25S
vial of one of Munyon's Remedies.
No matter what your disease, or
how many doctors have failed to
cure, it will give you relief.
Personal letters to Professor
Munyon, 1905 Arch street, Phila-
delphia, Pa, answered with free
medical advice for any disease.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
THE "TEXAs,n BOYS
Will Pass Through San Antonio Tomorrow
Evening.

VIII IaSS Through Dan hnVoniV AVinVAAo"
Evening.
City Passenger and Ticket Agent
Mcmillan, OF the Southern Pacific,
received a telegram last night
from General Passenger Agent S,
F. B. Morse, from New Orleans, ad-
vising him that a special train
containing the crew Of the United
States battle ship "Texas," would
leave New Orleans tonight for San
Francisco. The train consists OF
five tourist cars, one Pullman
sleeper, one commissary car and
two baggage cars. The crew con-
sists of 160 sailors and six naval
officers and left the Norfolk
navy yard yesterday via the Sea-
board Air line. They are en- route
to the Mare Island navy yard, at
San Francisco, and will pass
through San Antonio over the
Southern Pacific tomorrow evening
about 6 o'clock. The crew is at
tired in the regulation United
States navy uniform and the caps
carry the name "Texas." This
will be the first transfer OF this
kind through San Antonio, as such
transfers are usually made by way
of the Panama isthmus.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
GIudness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle effortS-pleasante Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi,
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that 1T is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs ON which it acts 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get it's bone
fetal effects, to note when you pur
chase, that you have the genuine article
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health
and the system is regular, then laXa
tives or other remedies are not needed
If afflicted with any actual disease, on
NAV be commended 10 the&4pst sklllfu
physicians, but if in need laxative
then one should have the Wkf, and witt
the well-informede everywhere, Syrup o
Figs stands highest and is most largel.
: used and gives most general satisfactlol
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
Unlucky Slave Raid.

LONDON, Feb. 6.-The Sikhs have
gained two victories over Arab
slave raiders in British Central
Africa.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
Returned From the North.

Mr.. Brewster Cameron has re-
turned from the north, where he
doomed deep water at Arkansas
Pass. He also visited his old home
in Tucson, Ariz. He says a large
delegation will arrive this month
on the excursions to the coast.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
Wanted to Rent

A nice dwelling, 6 or Z rooms,
centrally located, modern improve
ments, by first class party. For
particulars address this office. 2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06

Mr.. NJ. d. Monserrate, vice-presi-
dent and general manager OF the
Arkansas Pass, is in Rockport and
will be back tomorrow.
The seven-year-old daughter of
Herman Weiss died last night of
brain trouble.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
FOR SALE.

A splendid, large family horse,
Warranted in every way. Apply
900 Travis street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
Local Forecast.

Warmer this afternoon; tonight,
fair followed by light rain. For
Friday: Generally cloudy; occa-
sional light rain.
JAMES A. BARRY, Observer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06

&C. F. Frommer, Bookbinding
and Ruling in all its branches. At
4I9 Market street. l 80 tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06
ARMY NEWS.

REPORTED SPECIALLY For The LIGHT.
The Midwinter fair has been we'll
patronized by the garrison.
Sergeant Bremen, Of the Eigh-
teenth infantry, re-enlisted today.
Sergeant Kratzenberg has been
discharged from the post hospital.
Private Harry Goodman, troop
Ii, Fifth cavalry, has been dis
charged by order.
Battalion drill for infantry takes
place on the lower parade, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays
from A to pm.
A dress rehearsal of the dra-
matte association will take place
in Muth's pavilion next Monday
evening.
Major Fury, quartermaster, is or
dered from Dakota to Philadelphia,
and Major Jacobs is ordered from
Washington to Portland, Oregon.
Reports received from the war
department show that there has
been but 1875 enlistments in the
army, in the course of the past two
weeks. During the same period
last year the number of applicants
were over eight hundred.
The genius who originated the
idea of having the military attend
the fair il "full" uniform on a
given day, evidently did not I'M
derstand the soldier. Military peo-
pie are not anything IL not modest,
and the idea of putting members
on exhibition in war paint did not
meet with any degree Of approval.
In the late war 1 was a soldier
in the First Maryland volunteers,
company G.. During my term of
service L contracted chronic diar-
rh9a. Since then l have used a
great amount of medicine, but
when 1 found any that would give
me relief it would injure my
stomach, until Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Rem
edy was brought to my notice. 1
used it and will say it is the only
remedy that gave me permanent
relief and no bad results follow.
/ take pleasure in recommending
this preparation to all Of my old
comrades, who, while giving their
services to their country, contract
ed this dreadful disease as / did,
from eating unwholesome and I'M
cooked food. Yours truly, A. e.
BENDING, Halsey, Oregon. For
sale by F. Kalteyer & Son, Chas.
Campbell and James Clavin, drug
gists, San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06

There wers but four cases be.
fore the recorder this morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-06

PROTECTION from the grip,
y pneumonia, diphtheria, fever and
epidemics is given by Hoods Sarsapap
rilla. 1t makes PURE BLOOD
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-18

band and orcbes ra. srta
Under v'gprousanund'ng by tho chajf
mans the nbdsence rs bgg,nuing 10 q,}lal
dowtI.. The thnfrirg continu withJhj
any fabatetnent OF win or strength,
Audisscs ! 4 i3singlng u /" Dixie Z
ter's desks with Napoleon hat. Great
cbesrlng and laughter. Convention is
quietingl down somewhat. Foraker re.
sumed speech, ~, ,.
Thnrstrn Il now scconding Mckinley
On Thurston's mention OF Mckinley Is
ne me, cheering is general.
Pennsylvania /, cal ed amid consider
able ceeering. Governor Hastings takes
the Platform TO present Quay, OF Pennsyl.
vania. r~ .s,,
$3.50. p. m.--For twelve ard half
minutes BY theSwatch the convention and
spectators cheeret the mention OF Gov.
Mckinley =. name and waved plumes aud
hags and the band struck up "Marching
through Georgia." The $4,000 people pre-.
sent sang the song 10 the mus c Of the baud
They are now singing.
Hastings finished with mention of QUAY .
name, causing quito denomination. The
demonstration for Quay continues, Penr.
sylvania's delegate s leading In II.
South Carolina seconds the nomination Of
Mckinley, amid renewed cheering.
A connt Of the statesis ordered for ball
Let for president.
Alabama casts Morton 1, Reed 2, McKln-
Icy 10 California Is for Mckinley Colo
rad0 no vote responded; down to Georgia
Mckinley has 96; Reed 9 Morton, 1, Quay,
2. The Florida vote Is challenged. Roll
of state called. orgia's vote is chai-
leuged. Roll9pf state called. New York,
81 for Morton, IL for Mckinley; vote chal-
Ienged sInciuding New York, Mckinley,
396: Reed. GA; Mckinley nominated.
Senator Lodge moves to make McKi n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-18
A MILLIONAIRE MARRIAGE.
Eldest Son Of MiIiionslre Vanderbilt Married.
To-day, TO Miss Grace Wilson.

New YORK, NY, June 1S.-A
select CIRCLE of friends witnessed the
marriage, to-day, Of Miss Grace Wilson,
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. r j. Wilson,
and Cornelius Vanderbilt, jr., the eld-
est living son Ct the mulll-milliopaire
Young Vanderbilt has opposed the
wishes Of bis father, whose main OBJ
jection to the marriage is said to have
been founded on disparity Of age. The
groom has Just entered his majority,
and the couple are said to have grown
up together from childhood.
The wedding was solemnized at
1890, this afternoon, at the residence
of the brides parents, 5ll Filth ave-
nue.. The bridal gown was m ,rvelous-
ly lovely. having been brought over
this spring from Pals. The marriage
ceremony was simple in the extreme,
and there were few wedding presents.
Young Vanderbilt is said to have for
tune q nearly $4,000. 900 in his own
right.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-18

OcoNoMowoc, WIS. June 18--The
races Of the +. A. w. bicycle meet, In
this city, were resumed, this afternoon
the events being one-mile handicap,
profes siona', and one-mile open,
amateur. This evening there will be q
half-mile open for professionals, and
the second heat OF the one-hour anna
teur race. The prize list is extraordi-
narily liberal, and foots up several
thou sand dollars. The racing will
continue until Saturday evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-18

ley's nomination unanlm us. Gov. Hast
ings OF Pennsylvania, seconds Lodges
m9tIon.
10 $50 md motion to make McKinley's
nom;laton unanimous, greet cheers.
Chauncey Depew also seconds nomination.
Loud calls having been made for him.
Loud calls for Hanna. Upon his rising
he was loudly cheered. McKinley's nom-
matt was made unanimous by rising
vote.
Great cheering. vots Including Ohio
467iS. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-18
4 BOATS BOILER HxpLoDEs.

Great cheering. vOts iocludIug Ohio
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-18
Fifteen Lives Lost by the Explosion Of ths
Boiler Of the "rltus sbeari."

UTICA. N. Y Juas ls. --The' boiler
OF the steamer "Titus Shsard" ex-
ploded onthe canal at Little Falls,
this Afternoon. IL Is believed that
fifteen lives are lost, and the number
may be increased. "
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-18

New York, N. r., June l8--Gen.
w. H. Diamond, Of San Francisco. ex-
superintendent OF the mint, died at 7 80
this morning, ut the Gilsey house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-18

South Dakota; Delegates Cleveland
and Etrother, Of Nevada. From Idaho
the entire delegation Of six, headed by
Senator Dubois; from Colorado, entire
delegation Of eight including Senator
Teller. They carried with them their
standard marking their position in the
hall
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-01
CAPTAIN SPILLANE AHEAD.
Lively Contest Between the Six Can
tains of the Police Force.

A Lively Contest Between the Six Cap
tains of the Police Force.
gold watch awaits the most popular
captain Of the police force in this City as
a gift from the Examiner.
To win this handsome present it re.
quires votes, and the man who receives
the largest number from his friends will
have the pleasure of wearing the ticker.
and at the same time the proud distinc-
ton that he is a favorite
The booths are open at Raphaers cloth
ingstore, Kearny street. and for the
small sum of 10 cents each and every indi
vidual, irrespective of age, sex or color.
can vote as early and as often as they have
10 cents with which to express their
choice. The proceeds OF the election will
be handed over to Father d. o. Crowle V,
superintendent of the Youths Directory.
The vote at 6 O. clock yesterday afternoon
stood with Captain John Spillane in the
lead.
The following is the vote as announced
by the committee, which is composed of
ex-Mayor Ebert, A. HI. Loughborough
and J. w. Raphael. Father Crowley was
present when the days vote was counted !:
John Spillane III, G. w. Whitman 1872. l. w.
Lees 126, A. J. Dunlevy 100. James Gillen 76.
H. S. Robinson 80
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-01

wall and is going to Port Costa to load
wheat for Europe. Every ounce of the
cargo that she brought to San Francisco
was taken out of her ana in consequence
she had to be "stiffe ned" before a move
could be made. In order to get her suf-
ticiently deep in the water to make navi-
CATION safe the CARAT brought several
hundred tons of wheat from Port Costa for
the ship. All day yesterday the work of
transferring the grain went on and when
the Wynnstay has 500 tons in her hold she
will be ''stiffeued" sufficiently to move or
be moved anywhere.
A number of other sailing ships are
loading or taking in suffering and all in
all the wind jammer have been buster
this last two or three days than at any
time since the advent of the tramp
steamers. The sailing vessels now load
ing however, were nearly all chartered
prior to arrival.
The tramp steamers are not having an
altogether rosy time of it. The Linlith-
Cow, which sailed for Leith on july 81.
with q cargo of wheat, has broken down.
and is now drifting around in midocean.
The Strathgarry, also loaded with wheat,
has been attached by the United States
Marshal, and Captain White is discon-
ISOLATE.
All went well with the Linlithgow until
the coast of Central America was reached.
when the gland OF the tail-shaft broke,
and the big tramp went adrift. She was
near to Acapulco. and Captain Petrie sent
the chief officer ashore to ask for assist
ance. The latter made land and notified
that the Linlithgow was drifting in north
northeast direction. Tugs were sent out
10 look for her.
When the Strathgarry started for Port
Costa one of the river pilots proffered his
assistance, but Captain White declined it.
On the return trip he did his own plotting
again, and when bill for half pilotage
was put in he refused to pay it. Accord
inglv the river pilots lbeled the vessel,
and a United States marshal was put
aboard. The chances are that Captain
White will pay the 500 and proceed on
h way sadder. but wiser man.
Tom" the pet cat OF the Alameda, has
a new collar and takes care that eyery-
body sees it. He still keeps watch and
ward over the quarters of Chief Engineer