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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08
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mony in the cathe dral was in the
chapel of san Felipe, the ratings
OF which were decorated with flow
ers and at the foot of Ignala's
grave, for he is buried there, was
Mexico's magma charta. Both
ceremonies were pretty and effec-
tive and showed that Mexico does
not forget her honored dead.
III. R.T.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

Poncel and Enriques have both
just been tried for the murder of
Ortiz and the evidence was most
conflicting. 1t seemed, however,
that Ortiz was killed by Enriques,
but there was no distinct proof,
and in the end both prisoners were
acquitted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

Mr.. Emil ]. Rail, merchant of
this city and a leading Odd Fell
low, recently gave stag whist
party and entertained a large
number Of friends. All was right
in the beginning but as the wine
and refreshments came fast and
thick "whist" was not in it. "The
fun took its place and all had a
merry time Of it. To hear Rail-
sing and recite is a treat, Gray
Porter and Horace Van de zelda
were good in their places. The
only thing missing was A. j. Carlo
Woods, the inimitable artist in his
serio comic ballad Of cabbage
heads" but he alas, had gone to
California to bring his mother and
sister here,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

and can carry almost anything
that he can pack on his head or
back; aye, and even trot or run
with the loads. In excavating,
Mexicsns usually fill a large sack
with dirt or rock and remove the
material to a designated place. 1t
Is slow process. bat as labor is
cheap 1t is not thought of except
where time presses, and then
extra hands are added.
An American contractor, to ex-
pedite matters, got supply of
wheelbsrrows, but to his surprise
the Mexicaus would carry them
and the dirt on their heads instead
Of wheeling them. The fact is the
average Mexican, though so strong
in the head, neck and shoulders, is
weak in the hands and arms.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08
MEXICO CITY LETTER.
INTERESTING BUDGET OF LATE
NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.
Building Interests Reviving-Alleged
Murderers Acquitted - Improved
Street Car Service.
sal Correspondence. |

.al Correspondence
Eta Of Mexico, Sept. g. There
SSable activity in the
Ia here, owing to the
hew buildings, or re-
"a undermining of old
-. Most of these are sub
t built of solid rock,
sometimes intermixed
ldbbe and brick and are
Csdy q with elaborate sculpture.
u Eat strikes Americans as pecul-
sar is that where designed sculp.
ture is to be only suitable plain
rock is placed, and the workman
sculptures the rock in its place on
the building. At such work many
Mexicans are thorough artists,
equaling, if not excelling Ameri.
can workmen, and they are paid
from $3.50 to S. per day. Mr.. J. III.
McLeod's new store on the Cohseo
Viajo ii one of the artistic build
ings, /and shows we'll what the
Mexicans can Go in the sculpture
line. The plans are laudsble and
the execution artistIcally excellent.
Talking of buildings, have seen
something here that l never seen
before, that is what ] may term,
for want Of perhaps its true name,
marble hard finish. When a
building is erected Of brick, adobe
or rough stone, it is usual in Eng
land and America to smoth over
with cement and then make an
even surface with plaster Of paris,
then the latter is painted to repre-
sent marble or other stone. In
Mexico they have better plan.
The plaster OF paris is so worked
with color that when laid on the
whole it gives a more substantial
and artistic representation of the
stone TO be initiated.
There is another point 1 want to
write of and that is cement side
walks. In that respect Mexico
leads the world in beauty, durabil-
ity and Comfort. Mexico has the
finest lime in the world and makes
a remarkably good cement. The
Mexican sidewalks are laid in cut
two-foot squares, more or less, and
one inch round each square is
smoothed, but the remainder Of
the square is semi.rough finished.
The "cut" prevents cracking, the
remi-rough finish makes it easy
and safe to walk upon and the
picturesque design makes it the
/more attractive. The curbing is
smooth, resembling stone. Some
times, for instance, in entrances to
houses, bordered diamond shape
pathway, smaller in extent, is add
ed, and this adds to the effect.
MANY OF these pavements have
been laid for years and really show
practically no signs OF wear and
tear. Any one who would lay such
sidewalks in San Antonio, or
throughout the United States,
woulo make small fortune for
every one needing a sidewalk
would want them. / understand
this method is not patented.
Some time ago wrote Of shoot
ing serape in bsgnio between
Major Poncel, prominent army
officer. and Lawyer Enriques, in
which friend, Senior Ortiz, who
endeavored to stop the trouble, was
so severely wounded that he died.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. 1O-5-156t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08
Beethoven.

The next meeting of the Beetho-
ven Ladies' choir will take place
on Oct. Is. lO-7.3t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

Railroad earnings are a pretty
good test OF Country's prosperity.
Monthly reports of the net earn
ings OF all railroads are issued here
and during the past year there is a
big increase on all roads. This
means the travel is heavier and
freights greater.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

TO CURA A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cdre. 25c. 10-5-156t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

The Mexican is especially strong
in the head, neck and shouldSrs,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

/ am often commencing the ar
tistic excellence Of Mexicans, male
and female, and can not help it
Their work is such as command
admiration from the critical and
the just. Whether it be in floral
designs, feather work, lace and
drawn work, or workings in silver,
everything is natural and artistic.
Huge bouquets and wresths are
made OF colored feathers, per wax
and metal, and from feathers the
most beautiful pictures are made
on cardboard and onyx and pic
lures are even made Of woven
straw. The metal wreaths are nat.
ural in the extreme in work and
coloringss These are used mainly
in decorating graves. Several Of
these have been made ior decora-
tion OF the late Ramerio Rubro's
grave on the first anniversary OF
his death, Oct. II. These are adorn-
ed with silk ribbons, from four to
six inches wide, on which is print
ed the name of the person or so.
ciety that donates the wreath.
Paupers are far worse treated
here than in America, especially
when they die. l was passing
down the San Juan Letran the
other day and saw two men carry
ing long green box, incrihed :
"Municipal No. 81" and wondered
what it could be. / found that the
box contained the corpse of a dead
pauper. The funeral is simple,
They don't trouble about putting
the body in a "wooden overcoat."
They simply tpke it to spot, dig
hole large and deep enough, put
it in as it is, and cover il over. 1t
is a simple way, but it is rather
revolving.
al L. IL.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

The 10th anniversary Of the tri-
umphant entry into the city OF
"the army Of the three guarantees"
was celebrated Sunday in the
cathedral, and Monday, at No. II
Gale de independents. The cere-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

Some time ago wrote Of a shoot
ing serape in bsgnio between
Major Poncel, a prominent army
officer, and Lawyer Enriques, in
which friend, Senior Ortiz, who
endeavored to stop the trouble, was
so severely wounded that he died.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

There is good grounds to sup
pose that the proposed Mexican
International exhibition is fizzle.
The government, beyond granting
a concession, refuses to support it,
and it does not receive the support
that it expected in other directions.
The main reason for this is mis-
management and want OF conf
dence in the managers. Much
money has been expended on the
enterprise and, as all the funds
available have been expended, it is
said that the management will
lose even the secused exposi-
tion grounds by reason, OF failure
to pay the stipulated sums that
are due. In the fair business
Mexico seems in as bad a way az
the San Antonio Fair association.
The fall bicycle races will be
held Nov. Is under the auspices of
OF the Cyclists Union club and
good meeting Is expected. All the
crack rikers Of the city Will be en-
tered and from the 'outside, in
GLIDING Moran OF Puebla and
Pomeroy of Guadalsjars. Then
the match between Hale and
Moran will come off.
Lie Francisco Sanchez Santos,
well known lawyer and littrsti,
brother Of Trinidad Sanchez San
tos, died last Saturday and his
remains were buried with honors
on Sunday.
The Germans, under Gus. A.
MoOg, have organized a singing
society-Gesang verein. About so
members are enrolled and the
members practice weekly in the
Masonic hall. Song, beer and
soclalitY are the features OF the
meetings.
The 10th anniversary Of the tTi-
umphant entry into the city OF
"the army of the three guarantees"
was celebrated Sunday in the
cathedral, and Monday, at No. II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08

speaking race, even more so than
to their own people.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-08
THE WORLDS TWO
LARGEST SHOWS UNITED.
Beyond Comparison Now the Biggest,
and Richest Show Ever Organized.


Astounding all America with its gran
deur, magnitude and magnificence. The
millionaire amusement master-stroke,
matchless in all that makes it mighty.
We unheSitatingly declare that this is
the largest show, employs more people,
has the best performance; the largest
and only double menageFie, is under a
greater daily expense: is worth more
money; has visited more foreign coun-
tries; has exhibited in more larger cities
this season; has done larger business
and has more capital than ALL OTHER
Circuses combined that will visit the
State of Texas this year.
RS? We Pause for a Reply.
s and Sells Bros. will be under the same
v Sun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-22
KENSINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ Taggart Of Philadelphia
and Miss Georgia Graham Of Washington have
been the guests of Mrs. John E. Little.
Rev. and Mrs. James L. Marshall are at Sara
tosa, NY, where Mr.. Marshall Is attending the
general assembly Of the Presbyterian Church. 1t
Is expected that Rev. Thomas D. Lewis Of Fair
fax, Va. will preach at the Warner Memorial
Church In the absence Of Mr.. Marshall.
Mrs. ]. W. Townsend and Wilson Will leave
on Saturday for a two weekly visit relatives i'll
Philadelphia.
Mrs. j. Murrey md child Of Hancock, Md, are
visiting Mrs Murrey's mother. Airs. florila Hur-
die.
Mrs. Alfred Bargonia and son, Mr.. Fred Bar
gGna; Of Baltimore. have been visiting Mrs. r.
The Sunday School Library Association Of the ST.
I'nuis NJ i. Church will hold It's regular monthly
meeting on Friday evening at :he home Of DIR. and
The H. H. met Saturday afternoon at the
home Of Miss Faith Stock second meeting Of
s ne ws slsss U. io In NTH hs
Ilans for the presentation of play by the society
wire discuss d. and 1t decided to hold an tx
dent, Miss Aar;;ie Hart, 10 max. further arrange
Incnts. The reports for the topics of the Cay
heard, and American Literature and Art chosen
ut the home of Miss MuIy Little.
meeting of the new town council held
in open bid receivcd for services Of a nan
aid team for lamp lighting and garbage service
Ior the coming year but corstrrat on was post
when other bids expected. Councilman GeHgc
). krouse agreed to assume the dn!ies of clerk
without charge until further notice. Repairs on
sidewalks will he commenced next we.A.
The storm of Monday afternoon did considerable
damage through the village. Fruit and shade
trees were uprooted and windows broken in many
houses. A windmill belonging Mr.. W. T. Hutch
inSon was blown azainst chimney. which topping
Miss Mary Grimes of Concord, KY is the guest
CT Mrs. George Peter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-22
FALLS CHURCH.

stockholders meeting OF the Falls Church and
Potomac Railroad Company held at the office
Of NJ. E. Church Tuesday night, but n quorum
failed to attend the meeting adjourned for
two weeks, when tho election of board Of d.
rectors will be hed.
ladies' dramatic club has been organized
consisting Of Mrs J. B. Gould. Mrs. W. H.
Nowlan. Miss Margie Garner. Miss Title Rawlings
Miss Addle NJ. Sponord. Misses Alice and Vivian
Sims and Miss Maud Nowlan. The club will meet
every Monday night.
The ladies Of the Baptist Church will hold O
lawn party on the church lawn Monday night.
Metsrs. James Alexander and Charles Fields Of
Alexandria, Va, were the guests of Mr.. NJ. E.
Church Tuesday.
Miss Georgia Mckee of Herndon, Va, is WIS.,
iting Mrs. NJ. H. Brinkcrhoof
"a; meeting Of the executive committee Of the
at the Office Of NJ. f.. Church to arrange for the
lth of July celebration. There not a quorum
present and but little business transacted.
Mrs G. D.. Church Of Washington Is visiting
Mrs. NJ. e. Church
Mr.. ]. d. Payne. district chief templar; Mr. j.
II. Garretson. district secretary. and a large num-
Der of the members Of Pioneer Lodge OF Good
Templars left this morning for Fairfax G. H. to
attend the session Of the district lodge which
meets today.
The funeral Of Thomas Hutchinson. the four
mer resident Of the town. now living at Anandale
took place yesterday. The young man had been
sick with consumption for some time.
The Village improvement Society will meet Mt
the home Of Mrs. ]. II. Garrctson Monday night
June 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-22
BRAKEMAN BOYEl,S RIDE
He Saved His Life by Industriousl
CHnging to the Brake Beams.

He saved His Life by IndustriousIy
ChnEinE to the Brake Beams
From the Chicago Post.
Freight Brakeman Frank NJ Rover ot
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois RAILWAY
remains to tell the story of an experience
that In 999 cases out of LOO terminates
IN a sad scene at morgue. Railroad
men. accustomed to hazardous chances,
realize the slight opportunity for escape
afforded the brakeman who falls between
two cars while the train is in rapid mo-
tlon. Boyer can make his story of his
something short of a miraculous escape
from instant death sound more thrilling
than any chapter OF fiction.
As the freight train rolled Chicapowari
through Chicago Heights Boyer attempted
to step from the deck of one car to an
other, miscalculated and plunged down be-
tween the cars. He missed the draught
irons, and fell to the ties In the center
OF the rails. That his form became limp
and Immediately PROSTATE is evident.
otner~lSe the unfortunate man would have
been caught by the first brake beam and
ground Into shapeless mass. Almost
before he realized his perilous position one
pair of trucks had passed over Boyer's body
another brake beam flashed over him, fol-
lowed by a third set of trucks. Short as
the Tune was-a fraction of a minute
IL
road man. InstinctiveIy he realized that
all brake beams were not of q uniform
height from the ties Some had brake
bar angle irons proje citing that, il they
struck him, would cut him into fine pieces
Besides, the creaking wheels made orllnous
music Boyer was strong of arm and
back from constant high ball twisting
at the brakes, and no stop-watch with
splits ever 50 fine could record the time
1t took him to deter mine upon a desperate
attempt to save his life. The fourth truck
was passing over his body when with an
almost superhuman effort he elevated his
shoulders. seized a brake rod and swung
his body into the brake beam
1t was feat unparalleled in the stories
or narrow escapes told by railroad men.
Sa1eiy lodged on the narrow brake beam.
In which position many a Weary Willie
has ridden "first-class. no fare" Ecyer
succumbed to the terrific shock to his sys-
tenn. Inconsistencies appeared to he
slowly creeping over him, and a rev
danger threatened the brakeman. Rut
MS arms locked with deathiika grin 1Ipon
the iron rods of the car fittings In this
conultlon he rode nine miles. At Dalton
Boyer was missed by the train crew and
the train was brought to standstiU while
search was Instituted for the brakeman
Dfaught irons were examined and acct
dentally Boyer was discovered rcrumbant
upon The brake beam. Immediately he
was taken to the caboose and made com
portable upon cushions. AT the 31st street
yards TIE police ambulance removed the
injured man to the home of his brother
1885 Armour avenue Boyer suffers from
we're nervous shock. He will soon re-
cover, -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-22
BROOkLAND.

There was very pleasant gathering at the resi-
denee Of Mrs T. G. Carmick, on Providence street
Wednesday night. The spacious pariOrs pref
THY decorated, and dancing INDUCED In by the
guests. At late hour supper served. Among
those present We're Mrs. Yznnga, Mrs. QUINN
Misses Alma and Clare Noyes, Miss Martina
Iznaga, Miss Spencer Miss Tice. Miss COnsuelo
iznaga. Miss Merle Barton, Miss Addie Julien
and Miss Louise Bennett Of Laurel, Nd, the niece
of Mrs. Carmick; Mr.. james Dickey Mr. Cornelius
Whooley, Mr.. Louis holloway Mr.. Louis Carmick
Mr.. eastman, Messrs. Adrian and Oulmerio Her
nandez and Mr.. Edward Carmick.
Grand Commander Thomas of the knights Tenn
pier Of the United States, of Mayvile, Ky, was
the recent guest of MIR. Il. X West. During his
short stay many members OF the fraternity In
Brookland called and paid their respects.
The Messrs. Hernandez, who have been visiting
their home in Havana. Cuba. about the middle Of
June. 1hs Messrs. Hernandez have made many
friends during their stay in BroOkland, and their
departure will be greatly regretted
Miss Louise Bennett Of Laurel, Md, Is visiting
friends In Brookland.
The F. O. degree was conferred on three candi-
dates by King David Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, at its
recent meeting. The III. NJ. degree will he cOn-
ferred on the evening of June 10.
The members Of the Brookland Masonic Lodge
lately visited Osiris Lodge Of Washington to wit
ness the third degree.
BroOkland Lodge, l. o. o. F. will hold its
monthly open meeting the first week in June.
Grand Master SOrrel recently visited BroOkland
Lodge, l. D. D. F.. He Is expected to pay another
visit soon. accompanied by other members of the
Grand Lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-22
Ate Mammals Transfer Ticket,
From tina Kansaa City World


1t was on Summit street trailer, and
the young mother was absent .mindedly
gazing on a far-of blue-capped heights
and carelessly toying with a pink-tinted
transfer check in her right hand. The
baby had asked for the pretty ticket, but
the mothers thoughts were busy elsewhere.
She kept on looking out over the landscape,
evidently in a brown study.
Fare. please!' 1t was the conductor.
The mother came back to the present tense
with jump.
Il paid my fare once
mo. mann, you didn't, beggin' your par
dom
Yes, did. I had a trans"
Just then baby began to gag and grow
black in the face. And not only black but
all about her little mouth Were remarkable
variegations in shades of pink. The trans
fer ticket had returned to the pulp from
which it was made. The mother scooped
out what was left of 1t from babys mouth
thumped the little ones back to aid 1t In
recovering its breath, and then turned a
very red face toward the conductor in mute
inquiry as to what was to be done,
The conductor said never a word. He
merely held put his hand
We'll, l won't pay again. I-I-I'n walk
first"
The conductor gave the gripnan one bell.
All the passengers looked their sympathy
as the mother and the variegated little one
left the car.
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/ Francisco Bulletin

From the San francisco Bulletin
A workman saved his life at the San
Joe quarries the other day by such a
slight thing as a glove button. His duty
was to catch hold of a big hook depending
from the end Of the boom as 1t swung over
the bank and attach 1t to the crate to be
sent back into the pit. Standing upon the
very edge he reached out to catch the
hook which dangled near him. 1t was
winter and ne wore thick buckskin gloves.
The hook slipped from him as he leaned
out, but caught into the fastening of the
glove. The swing of the great boom took
him of his feet in an instant and carried
him out into giddy space, with his life de-
pending on the gloves holding fast His
whole weight was hung on that button
and there was clear It's feet Of space be-
tween him and the floor of rock below The
moments that passed before the boom
could be swung over the hank seemed like
hours to him, but he got there at last safe
and sound. He explained that he did not
dare move his hand in the glove to at
tempt to catch the hook with his fingers
for fear the change OF position would
loosen the button. SO ii would give way.
His presence of mind in keeping as still as
possible may have helped to keep the slen-
der thread from breaking.
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BRIDE WORE TWENTY CARRIERS
She Obeyed Superstition and Gave
Them All Away.

fTum tHe IHlcdg0 chronicle.
1t was at a swell wedding that recently
took place in New Jersey. The bride be-
came the willing martyr to the superstition
that brides and bridesmaids have delighted
in for generations. Whoever receives the
garter that a bride has worn upon her
wedding day, runs the saying. shall her
self become a bride before the year goes
out. At the Orange wedding therefore
where there were eight bridesmaids and a
dozen or more girlish assistants requests
for the brides garters proved so many
as to be embarrassing. But the bride
was an original well as an obliging
young woman. who thought Ii would be a
pity to deny her friends so easy a road to
matrimony, and who saw no reason why
she should limit herself to one pair of
garters- And when the wedding day came
only her chosen friends suspected that
beneath the dainty tiounces of satin and
silk and lace the bride wore twenty gar
terS!
AS the possession OF one garter is popu-
larly supposed to insure the desired result.
the bride had only to wear twenty carriers
to satisfy her twenty friends So between
each knee and ankle there was a success
sion Of ten gay ribbons and buckles that
made veritable harness. And after the
ceremony when the bride changed her
gown there was such clamoring for the
pretty trif1es that one would have Thought
this distribution the most important mart
of the whole affair.