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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

Dewitt county democrats, for
the sake OF harmony, fall in with
the plan for primaries.
Yellow fever is raging and
spreading in South America, par
ticularly in Rio Jsneiro; and polit-
ical fever is raging and spreading
In this country, particularly in
Texas.
II Grover Cleveland was not al
ready dead duck in the presiden-
tial pit this last shot from his presi-
Dental blunderbus would have set
tied him.
The rain and the snow come
down from heaven and return not
thither, but the snow falls some
where else at this season of the
year, a condition that suits this
part of Texas like an old shoe.
Ignorance should have no more
license to control a republican con-
vention at the south than at the
north.
tuberculosis is discriminating
the best herds of Jersey cattle in
the east. 1t is in order to watch
for the appearance of the disease in
the importations from the east in
to this state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
PERSONAL SIDE OF WASHINGTON


Largely Influenced by His Environments
His Tendencies Toward Higher Ideals.
In the eighteenth century, games
of chance and betting were uni
verssl practices in Virginia, and
from Washingon's earliest &C.
counts it is known that from the
age of sixteen he INDUCED mod
erately therein, writes General A.
w. Greedy in his first article on
"The Personal Side Of Washing.
ton," in March Ladies' Home
Journal. That most insidious
form of gambling, the lottery, was
an especial favorite being resorted
to for the purpose OF raising funds
for charity, church use, or public
improvements, Active and zeal
Gus as Washington was in promo
ting plans for the public benefit or
in extending helping hand to
others, 1t is not surprising to find
that that the tickets of the Noun
tain Road Lottery in 1869 were
signed by him, and that he spent
fifty pounds therein. $50 He
evidently did not associate lottery
tickets with gambling any more
than the modern stock broker as
sociates his "put" and "calls" of
to-day with the same vice. To his
nephew, Bushrod, we find writing,
"Avoid gambling, a vice produc-
tive Of every possible ILL.,"
1t would be extraordinary il a
man of Washington's passionate
character had refrained entirely
from the use of forceful and empha-
tic language. AS has been elsewhere
said, his language was always
clean, and, it may be added, never
was in any way vulgar beyond an
occasional expletive.
These phases OF Washington,s
life bearing on the problems Of
drink, gaming, ETC., emphasize
most strongly the inevitable trend
that local customs and opinions
give to the thoughts and habits of
a rising generation. Accepting
unhesitatingly the, amuse-
habits and views Of those
whom he loved best as a child,
he discloses the innate strength
Of his individuality in that he fell
into no sloughs Of despond, but
that In years Of discretion all his
tendencies were away from his
age and toward higher ideals of
thought and action.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
New England's Exalting Influence.

Comparing the oft asserted
claims of New York to be THE
American Literary Centre" with
the literary achievements OF Bos-
ton, and the influence of the school
OF literature which grew up and
was fostered there, Edward w.
Box writes in the March Ladies'
Home Journal: 60 No Sec
tion has given our country strong
er men no section Is yet as marked
or as strongly defined in its contri-
button to American manhood or
womanhood of today as New Eng
land. She sends her people to the
west, and centres of cultivation
spring up about them. She sends
to the northwest, to the southwest
and to the Pacific coast, and they
at once make an impress upon the
intellectual life of the community
in which they make their new
homes. Such is the influence Of
Boston and New England that
whatever her people go, there read
ing, love OF the arts, an under
standing of the sciences begin"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
BALLARD's SNOW LINIMENT

This Liniment is different in
composition from any other lini-
ment on the market. 1t Is a scien-
tific discovery which results in it
being the most penetrating Lini-
ment ever known. There are nu-
merous white limitations, which
may be recommended because they
pay the seller a greater profit. Be-
ware Of these and demand Bal
lard's Snow Eminent. 1t positively
cures rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Sprains, Bruises, Wounds, Cuts,
Sciatica and Inflsmatory Rheuma.
tism, Burns, Scalds, Sore Feet,
Contracted Muscles, Stiff Joints,
Old Sores, Pain in Back, Barb
Wire Cuts, Sore Chest or Throat,
and is especially beneficial in Par
alysis.
Sold by Kslteyer & Schuchard,
A. Dreiss, F. Kalteyer d Son, and
James Clavin, druggists, San An
tonic, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
San Antonians in Mexico.

L. j. Colford has returned from
the City of Mexico, Tampico, Sal
tillo and other points in Mexico.
He says he met number of well
known San Antonians down that
way. Among them being, DR.. Jim
Breeding, Jim Mcdonald, Gus.
Schneider and Henry Ryder
Taylor. He says he looked for
Manuel Herrera, the wife MUIR
derer, but could learn nothing of
his whereabouts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1896

Those Kentucky republicans
have the unwisdom Of political
method abnormally developed.
The aspirants to the national SEN
ate would rather serve in a demo-
cratic camp than see another re-
publican than the one who stands
in their individual brogans elected
to that position of honor. Envy,
only envy, and that continually.
1t is the same old coal that comes
kissing hot from hell and it burns
up all possibility Of republican ad.
vantage and increase. Folly ap-
pears in other garb than with cap
and bells and is to the full as fool
ish in a senatorial toga as in
clowns toggery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
A Good Strong Law Firm.

In the LIGHT today, will be
found the card Of the new law
firm, Messrs. Terrell, Camp &
Lewis, offices in new White build
ing.
Mr.. J. o. Terrell, began the
practice OF law in Terrell, Kauf-
man county. Texas, in 1877; he
was elected to the state senate in
1884, from the Dallas district and
served during the 10Th and goth
Legislatures; was chairman of the
judiciary committee of the Goth
Legislature, having succeeded the
Hon. A. W. Houston. He moved
to San Antonio in June 1895, and
began active practice in this city.
He is classed as an A No. lawyer.
J. l.. Camp, began practicing law
In lS7S,in Upshur county, and then
in Tyler county two years. He
served in the Texas state senate,
from the Tyler district, during the
10Th and Goth legislatures. He
moved to San Antonio In 1891, and
has since practiced at the San An
tonic bar. He is favorably known
to our citizens.
Dan Lewis Is San Antonio
raised boy, and is too we'll known
to great majority of our citizens,
to need any lengthy introduction.
Mr.. Lewis was admitted to the bar
in 1895; his long service in the of.
flee of district clerk and other
positions In Bexar county, pecu-
liarly fit him for court work.
Mr.. Lewis has also another essen
tial qualification he is "hustler,"
and believes In attending to bust.
ness promptly.
The LIGHT takes pleasure in
calling attention to this firm.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
THE CHEAPEST POWER

On the market is a Gasoline En-
CINE, perfectly safe and reliable.
Can be operated by anyone, and
the cost of running is only one
cent per hour per horsepower.
Started in three minutes, after
which 1t requires no more atten-
tion. See me and 1 will tell you
all about it.
III. q. SCHUMACHER,
Daily LIGHT Office
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

Italy has seriously Numbered in
the management of the war in
Abyssinia. 1t may also be that the
savages whom the civilized ma
lions have despised as warriors
are not to be sneered at once they
are armed with the weapons of
mordern warfare. Those fellows
seem to know how to shoot.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

1t is about time that it was gem
orally understood that the right of
the cOlOred men to all freedom of
political action does not involve the
right to run riot with the conven-
tions and prevent the non pro-
fessional politicians, who are the
bone and brains of the party, from
being heard.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
1. & g. N. RAILROAD.


NORTH BOUND.
Leave for Austin and the North go am.
ARRIVE FROM THE NORTH.
Arrive from Austin and North. $50 am
SOUTH BOUND,
Leave for Laredo and Mexico. ..9.45 ami
ARRIVE FROM THE SOUTH.
Arrive from Laredo and Mexico 100 pm
Nj. X. & T.-FROM 1. & G. N. DEPOT
TRAINS LEAVE DAILY.
Leave for Waco, st. Louis and
Kansas City,. $500. $50 p. IN
TRAINS ARRIVE DAILY.
Arrive from Waco, st. Louis
and Kansas City,. 80, $50 a. N
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
EAST BOUND.
Leave for Houston, Galveston
and New Orleans. ............ u.20 am.
Leave for Houston, Galveston
and New Orleans. 1000 pm.
ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
Arrive from New Orleans, Gal
weston and Houston. ........ 725 a. n
Arrive from New Orleans, CAL
weston and Houston. ......... 4.25 p. m.
WEST BOUND.
Leave for Eagle Pass and Mex
o............. -. ......... AS pm
Leave for Ell Paso and San
francisco. ......... .......... 7.5oa.m
ARRIVE FROM THE WEST.
Arrive from Mexico and Eagle
Pass. ................ IL. 90 am
Arrive from San Francisco and
Ell Paso ............. $50. 90p.m.
SUNSET LIMITED.
LEAVE
Leave for Houston and New
Orleans, Tuesdays and Fri
Leave for I'll Paso and Califor-
mia, Tuesdays and Fridays 2. IS a. m
ARRIvEl
Arrive from Houston and New
ORGANS, Tuesdays and FRI
Arrive from Ell Paso and Cal
ifornia, Tuesdays and FRI
days. Observation-Disclosures. 2. COP, N
S. A. & A. P. R. EMISSION ROUTE
TRAINS LEAVE DAILY.
Leave for Cuero, Houston, Gal
weston and WACO. ...... $3.50 am.
Leave for Beeville, Rockport
and Corpus Cristi, 215 pr
TRAINS ARRIVE DAILY.
Arrive from Cuero, Houston,s
Galveston and Waco. -. 6.55 pm
Arrive from Corpus Cristi, Bee
Vile and Rockport. l.3C pm
LEAVE DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY
Leave Daily, except Sunday, for
Kerrville, Boerne and Comfort 3.45 pm
ARRIVES DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Arrive from Kerrville. ....... 10 IS q. H
LEAVE SUNDAY, ONLY.
ARRIVE SUNDAY ONLY.
Arrive from Kerrville, Sunday, 700 p. u
S. A. & GULF SHORER. r.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave San Antonio. -. ... 900 q. IL.
Arrive San Antonio. go. 100 D. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

Even Congressman Baily is Of
the opinion that if it were not for
the cOlored element in the repub-
lican party in Texas so largely
controlling its councils, the vast
majority of the young democracy
OF the state would be found in the
republican ranks. There is food
for double barrelled reflection in
this fact. Let the wisdom of re.
publican action consider it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
GROWERS BAD BREAK.

This is a free country, and there
is no one disposed to find fault with
the church professions or other
wise, OF its officials, but there
Is a limit to these professions,
and to the line along which
they can be properly made.
President Cleveland reached that
line and went Extensively beyond 1t
In his address before the home
missionary meeting in New York.
Not only was this done in declaring
that he appeared there in his off,
cial capacity, but in declaring that
there were "unsafe territories and
undesirable states" that demanded
the work Of the missionary
society. This Of course was
official, as even President Cleve-
land could not we'll divide himself
and make part OF his address in
an official capacity and part in
an unofficial one. President Cleve-
land is not regarded by the masses
OF the American people as a man
whose piety is above suspicion,
neither is the memory altogether
gone OF those earlier acts OF his, in
which the hottest ties OF human
relation were lightly esteemed and
the consequences Of his actions left
to tell their sad tale in other hearts.
But outside of this, there is such
q palpable unfitness in the declara.
ton Of the official nature Of his ap-
pearance on that denomination
al platform that it would
have deferred any other
man from making such decla-
ration. 1t Is only another example,
of which the country has many,
of the lack OF fine discernment
that is ingram in Mr.. Cleveland
1t is in keeping with that native
and rock-ribbed egoism in which
the president has so often offended,
by imagining himself the country, |
instead of his understanding that |
he is only its political head. If
ideas obtain, then will |
we have not only the Trinity in
the constitution, but the thirty
nine articles OF the Presbyterian
church, and the other denomina-
tions would be shut out into outer
darkness where no presidential
could Illuminate their
gloom. Then, for the president
Of the whole country to
stand on his official plat
'orm and tell the world that some
Of his states were undesirable and,
that he wanted the prayers and
efforts Of Presbyterians, officially
'or them, is certainly a very strange
proceeding, to call it by no
stronger name. There is this con-
in the midst of 80 humil-
ating spectacle, and that is, that
IN one year from now, it will be out
Of the power of Grover Cleveland
thus to insult the sisterhood of
states, or do despite to the equal
lty of religious privilege enjoyed
BY all religious bodies in this great
nation. But IL the president was
to speak thus, he can
not help it.
If the republicans of this state
we're wise in their generation thew
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

The bone of contention that wor-
ried the convention was thrown
into it from Cameron county, as
usual. That county has one or two
men in it who are brainy enough
to raise sheol when they cannot
rule in their own way. The peo-
pie have repudiated them again
and again, but they will come to
the front, contest the delegation,
raise cain generally and disgruntle
a convention, and do it every time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

Venezuela does not believe in
dividing her dispute with Great
Britain, and will wait until the
whole question is adjudicsted be-
fore paying damages for the Uruan
incident; provided that Great
Britain does not force settlement
and distrain for collection.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

Judging from the aggregate
amounts involved in the business
failures of the month just closed
as compared with the same month
of last year, there is a real i'm
provement in the conditions OF
trade.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
NOTICE.,

VsY Coupons and trade
ANNX9S& marks of the Bucks
SsSY8&Sstoves, that have
Vg S been printed outside
WS3saS% of the regular course
~ Of advertising, will
not be counted in the contest for
the Junior Bucks range.
3 5 2t WAGNER & CHABOT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

Cleveland is not so clear in his
mind about recognizing the bellig-
erent rights OF the Cubans as he is
about recognizing the supremacy
OF the Presbyterian church.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
FREE COLUMN
In the Sunday Morning Light

Persons wanting situations az clsrl, Ia
oorers, or other employment, are Invited 10
use our Sunday morning issue FREE of charge
space anowed twelve to fifteen words: copy
ing, CLOCK. Notices of Lost, Wants. Found,
FOR sale, etc., charged at rate Of one cent 4
%oro. Other business notices in this column
70 cents for three lines each insertion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

Mrs. Elizabeth Wenz, aged IS
years, died yesterday at No. 2l9
Plum street. The funeral occurred
this afternoon from the residence
Of Mrs. Mary Vollmer, her daugh-
ter, 512 Morales street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

The United States is not banker
ing after war with Spain and
will not force an issue that can be
honorably avoided, but if Spain,
in her fiery foolhardiness, forces
this country to take up arms,
there will be an end of all revolu-
tions in Cuba against Spanish
misrule. Not only this, but the
question of the United States get
ting foothold in the Antilles will
be eternally settled.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
THEATRE AND BALL

AT A. Woeltz hall, March z, '96.
Customers and friends invited, ad-
mission 25s. SAT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

Austin had foretaste yesterday
Of what Is in store for 1t when the
state republican convention meets
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

If the republicans Of this state
were wise in their generation they
would make close alliances with
the populists, giving their allies
the state offices and legislature
and taking the electoral vote of
the state and the congressional
districts in the western and south
ern sections of the state. 1t is en-
tirely feasible to do this and it in
wolves no surrender to party prin-
ciple.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06
State Republican League of Texas.
oFFICERs lsa5-96,

President-D A Robinson, Dallas.
Observation-Disclosures Sulzbacher, San Anto.
Mo; Dan Webster, Denison; Seth Strong,
Houston,
Seoretary-William II Atwell, Dallas.
rreasurer-B ID Atwell, Hutchins.
Org anizer-Samuel l. Hahn, San Antonio.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1856.
First district-H McGregor, Houston.
Second district--George Adams, Salem,
Third district-M ID l. Green, Merit,
Fourth district-G Greiner, Paris
Fifth DISTRICT b Schmitz, Denton
Sixth district-Jas NJ Steere, Dallas.
Seventh Districts NJ Jones, Kosse,
Eighth district-W Golf, Fort Worth,
Ninth district j L Woodward, Taylor.
Tenth district G Schermack, La Grange.
Eleventh district-Geo Moore, Brow nsviIle,
Twelfth district-T b johnson, San Antonio
Thirteenth district-D Kolp, Iowa Park.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-06

&C. P. KOCH, Misunderstanding
Furrier, 2l3 South Alamo st. 3m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
We Surrender.

GadSden I1meS-Ne NeWS.
 The standard bearer of the republican
 party is owned and his actions are gov
 erned by a syndicate of greedy corpora
 lions and trusts. He is wholly in the
 hands of the most corrupting of political
 swindlers that ever pslblicly exhibited
 themselves. William Mckinley is not a candidate who represents the true spirit of Americanism, nor does he stand on platform pledged to the best interests of America and Americans. On the other hand, he is pledged to levy further bur den of taxation upon the poor and middle classes for the sole benefit of the wealthy corporations who are manipulating his campaign. And these manipulators are the same who have always held an undy- ing sectional hatred for the south. They are the authors of the infamous force bill, | the enforcement of which would mean | the rule of vicious and ignorant negroes | in the south Instead of the intelligent and virtuous white people. They have no re- spect for southern manhood, and McI<in- ley Is their tool. He is merely an agent of plutocracy, and will do it's bidding. To elect him to the presidency would be, in our opinion, a national calamity. His defeat would be the defeat of corrup- tion
 Opposed to him is the nominee of the
 democratic party, Hon. William Jennings
 Bryan of Nebraska, man whose per sonal purity Is unquestioned. He holds to a financial policy which we believe to be unwise. He was nominated on plat form new to democracy and its traditions, but he is the regular nominee of the par ty and the Tlmes-News will give him a | loyal support. The silver forces have | captured the party machinery, and they | are responsible. Mistakes and blunders | will be justly charged to them.
 | In surrendering we do so under protest against certain blanks in the democratic | platform. We would have had it other l wise, but if we cannot rule we will not ruin. And we are sorry that some of our | friends have started the movement for another democratic ticket It means a negative support of Mckinley and irepub- | lcaniSm.
 The Times News will support Bryan l and Sewall and go with its people.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
JAIL DELIVERY AT DECATUR
Two Negroes Under Sentence of Death Es- caped-PoStmaster Sparkman's Resi-
 dence Is Burned

Decatur, Aug. 21.-(SpeciaL)-The dwelling of Mrs. Mollie Mills and that of J. c. Barrett, New Decatur, few even- ings since destroyed by fire, resulted in loss to the owners of from $2000 to 5000. It is reported that Barrett's loss was partly covered by $500 insurance.
 At the session of the city court held here on Tuesday and Wednesday morn- ing his honor, Mayor Baker, and Mar shal Young gave a number of offenders some wholesome lessons at a consider able cost to them in cold cash. The city fathers have determined to reclaim the waste places of the corporation in the interest of law and good order.
 The moonlight excursion given by the Junior Order of American Mechanics on Tuesday night last has elicited great praise from those participating. Be- tween 150 and 200 eXcursionistS were &C., commodated on the promenade and dancing barges, and excellent music made gaily the beautifully lighted boats. The main excursion was carried by the B. F. Young, which about 10 o'clock was followed by the Luke Pryor, Jr., with a party of business men who were unable to leave on the early boat.
 At about o'clock this morning the city was aroused by the ringing of fire bells and the blowing of engine whistles, and it was soon leared that the residence of Postmaster s. A. Sparkman of this ? city was on fire and was soon reduced to ashes entailing, it is'stated, loss of sev- eral thousand dollars including a quan- tity of furniture. There was considerable insurance on the property, but how much could not be definitely stated.
 George and Charles Howell, two ne- groes sent here for safe keeping by the Limestone county authorities because they were under sentence of death for the killing of a white man by the name of Smith in that county some months ago, broke jail some time last night and are at large.
 James Carey, a Western Union line man. was knocked from moving freight on the Memphis and Charleston railroad yesterday and suffered skull fracture.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
A "Fortunate" Freak.
Columbia Breeze.

DIteZS.
 Lightning played a peculiarly fortu- nate freak here last Friday evening. But few clouds were lowering about. and none that appeared to be charged with the electric fluid. But the unexpected happened, a bolt descended and struck a chinaberry tree in the very heart of the business portion of the town. The tree stands in front of a block of stores but a few feet from the sidewalk, and beneath it's shade and on the benches on the outer edge of the walk is a favorite rest ing place for the street politicians, the checker player and those weary and op- pressed by the excessive heat. But for tunately there was no one under the tree A negro woman was sitting on one of the seats a few feet distant, but was not injured. The bark was peeled from the limbs and one side of the trunk has 8 rent extending down to the roots, where the bolt penetrated the ground. The re- port of the flash from an almost clear sky startled the entire town, and 1t is a matter of congratulation that no one was injured. But a few drops of rain fell