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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
HARMONY Is SICKLY.
The Factions Badly Organized
and is Still a FreeFOr-
All Race.

New Orleans, Oct. 30.-The
leaders of both factions of the
Republicans met yesterday and
it is rumOred that a stormy Sc
ance ensued, and they parted
without signing the joint address
so often talked about. NegOtia-
tons may be resumed today, but
this is not likely. The fact is
that the Herwig people are be-
ginning to realize that the How
ell following got the best of the
fusion trade, and are now deter
mined to keep up Messrs. Livau-
dais, Wicker, and Maher as con-
gressional candidates. AS the
names of these gentlemen will be
printed on the official ballot by
the state, they are chuckling over
the narrow escape they had from
being removed when they went
to Baton Rouge to see Secretary
of State Michel. Col. Wicker
yesterday announced that he was
still a candidate for congress so
that settles it as far as the Her
wig people are concerned. Judge
Livaudais and Mr.. Maher are I'M
dOubtedly in accord with the col
Onel.
The meeting at Washington
Artillery hall was quite a sue
cess, and a significant feature of
it was that fully One-half was
composed of negroes. The speech,
es made were, however, too long
and before the show was over the
audience got weary, a large ma,
jority leaving. For the first time
in this campaign Mr.. w. S. Par,
kersOn spoke, and his was by
odds the speech of the meeting,
Mr.. Parkerson spoke with great
effect and received a perfect ova;
ton. 1t was said openly last
night round the meeting place
that the negro leaders in the city
would find themselves unable to
sell out the colOred vote on No
vember 3rd.
The Howell people rely much
on this inability on the part OF
the colored leaders to deliver the
the loser has to pay by grinding
an organ for twelve hours, and
many others. These bets are
drawn up in the shape of a con
tract and a forfeit is put up as g
guarantee of good faith.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
IT'S WORK FINISHED.

Washington, Oct. 30.-The
Republican congressional cam
paign committee on Wednesday
sent out the last of the dOcu
ments which it will distribute il
this campaign and closed the
building which has been used fol-
folding and mailing purposes.
Upwards of 25,OO0,0OO dOcu
ments have been circulated from
that building this year, each one
in a separate cover and nearly all
folded there.
Among the last documents sent
out were 26,40O copies of the let
tiers of Fourth Assistant Post
master General Maxwell to the
Batavia, n. Y, News, repudiat-
ing the Chicago platform and
nominations, which were ad-
dressed to the pOstmasters in
thirteen states of the middle and
northwest.
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DEMOCRACY is BEATEN.
Says Hon. William Morrison,
But Will Survive it's Pres

But VIII Survive its Pres
ent Leadership.
Chicago, Oct. 30.-An open let
ter from Hon. VIM. r. Morrison,
chairman of the interstate COM
merce commission, to Benjamin
j. Burroughs, of Edwardsville,
Ills, contains some caustic crit
icisms of Gov. Altgeld's admin.
istration and his attitude on the
silver question. The letter car
ries with it the conclusion that
Col. Morrison will vote the state
Democratic ticket in full, al
though he does not explicitly say
so. In part, Col. Morrison saws:
IF belief in the silver provis-
ion of the Chicago platform is
the only test of merit, what claim
has the governor on its adyo-
Gates? His leases published pro-
vide for payment of rent in gold;
whether to him personally, or as
president of a corporation is inn
material. They show that he be-
lieves and expects free coinage
will result in deprecated silver
dollar and his utterances for free
coinage can have no higher pur-
pose than to delude those who
do honestly believe in it. The
Democratic party of the state
once lost then regained power.
1t will doubtless outlive the DOM
nation and control of Gov. Alt
geld, Hon. E.Taubeneck and Hon.
Jehu Baker, but it will more
certainly survive this leadership
if as party it can be relieved
from the scandal of laws DISC
beyed, Oaths broken and treas
uries plundered.
The writer repeats the publish.
ed charges that Altgeld violated
his oath by borrowing state mon
ey, allowing the unlawful use of
state money by the deceased
treasurer, Ramsay, and by I'M
lawfully opening the treasury
vault after his death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
ARMY NEWS.

Trumpeter Black, of troop f,
who was accidentally and serious
ly wounded in the company quar-
tiers Wednesday evening by a
gun shot wound, is reported to
be resting easily this morning.
Hereafter cavalry dress parade
will take place on the lower pa
rade ground each Thursday at
2:30 p. M, weather permitting.
Muster will take place tomor-
row morning on lower parade in
brigade formation about 9
o'clock.
Battery X, of the Fifth artil-
lery, is expected to arrive this af-
ternoon from New York.
Lieutenant j. Y. Mason Blunt
has been transferred to the Third
cavalry.
Medical Director Cleary has
arrived from Fort Brown.
Lieutenant Jenkins, who was
recently promoted to first lieu
tenant in the Third cavalry, has
been transferred to his old regi-
ment, the Fifth.
General Miles paid a visit to
Jefferson Barracks last week.
Lieutenant Dennis, First infan.
try. has decided to resign his
commission. He was promoted
from sergeant, company d,
Seventh infantry.
Cavalry drill in the riding hall
may be witnessed each morning
from 9 to 1920, Saturdays and
Sundays excepted.
Lieutenant Carson goes on a
months leave to Arizona the
first of next month.
A hunting party will leave here
for the coast about the 18th of No
vember.
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PETERS BABY CARRIAGE.
How a Chicago Boy Put a Clever Idea
Into Practical Shape.

Into Practical Shape.
Peter was such a bit of lad that he
could scarcely reach the crossbar of the
handle of the baby carriage. On ordi-
nary occasions Peter cared little
whether he was tall or short, but he
always wished ne was two feet taller
whenever his mother put Tom in the
baby carriage and told Peter to "mind
him." The broad walk which extends
along the west side of Lincoln park is
half a mile long.
Until the policeman in gray uniform
put stop to the fun the boys on the
north side of Chicago found a great
deal of sport in racing down the long
walk on their bicycles. To be sure, they
had>to dodge scores of baby carriages
and nurses, but this only gave zest to the
pleasure.
Peter owned a tricycle.. 1t was one OF
those cheap machines without rubber
tires or springs and was timed all over
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
BEEVILLE BUZZINGS.

Beeville, Tex, Oct. 29.-Near,
ly three-fourth inches of rain fell
here last night.
The Mexican band from Cor
pus Christi is here this week
making county campaign music
Several dance halls have been
opened for the accommodation
of the Mexican voters and a pro
tracted "bile" is the program
from now to the 3rd.
A dinner will be given by the
ladies' of the Baptist church in
the O'COnnOr building next Tues
day. the 3rd, for the benefit of
the church.
The BlancO Baptist assOcia-
ton met here this evening with a
large attendance of preachers
and delegates. The association
will be in session for three or
four days.
Mr.. Julius August has gone to
San Antonio a few days on bust
ness.
Capt. T. d. Dodd, of Laredo,
spoke at the courthouse last
night, but owing to the bad
weather, only a small crowd was
in attendance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
Mals Bird. lead tho WAY.

When birds are migrating the males
usually precede the females. The rob-
ms, for instance, which are seen early
in the year are ALMOST invariably
males, which apparently Travelled on
before their mates. The female birds
follow perhaps, because they are not
such powerful fyors, and also, per-
haps, because they like to taa1s their
time and gossip with one anotde. In
the fall the male birds leave frst-the
old ones-while the females travel
along together with their young, So
licftous for their welfare, and still
training them after the fashion of
mother birds.
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DIED OF YELLOW FEVER.
He Had Contracted the Disease
in Havana.

New York, Oct. 30.-When the
Ward Line steamer Yucatan ar
rived at quarantine from Havana
five Chinese and two passengers
were removed to Hoffman island
for observation, not being able
to produce certificates of accli-
matization. Among them was
Thomas Andrew SaweskOe, aged
As, who embarked at Havana as
second cabin passenger. During
the afternoon, SaweskOe com
planned of not feeling well.
Health Officer Doty visited him
promptly as a precautionary
measure, and transferred him to
Swinburne island for treatment.
The patient was attended by a
skilled nurse and was under con-
slant observation of Health Off
GER Doty, and Deputy Sanburn,
Tuesday the patient was some
what weaker. Wednesday he de-
veloped marked symptoms of vel
low fever and, in spite of the con,
slant attentions of the health
officer, died last evening. Hehad
been only two weeks in Havana
and was on his way home to Rus
STA.
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INDUSTRY OF BIRDS.
Some Build Their Nests and Rear Three
Families in summer.

some Build Thoir Nests ana Rear Three
Families in summer.
Birds are the most interesting of the
lower order creatures with which men
have to deal, and they are also the most
Industrious, though according to the
ideas of some men their notions Of in
dustry are sadly perverted.
The English sparrow is an industrious
bird, but its industry is not appreciated
to any favorable extent save by natur-
alists who are not prejudiced. The
English sparrow raises several broods
of chicks every year, the female begin
ming to build a new nest almost as soon
as the young are out of their shells, and
leaving them to the care of the male
while she hustles for new location and
new material for a nest.
Many of the minor birds build extra
nests. The robins may sometimes be
seen these days putting up nest, hav-
ing built one and got rid of first brood.
Blackbirds are occasionally industrious
in this way, and the warblers are like
wise good breeders.
The little field sparrow and its cousin
the song chip lay eggs in the spring and
in summer, and their young are still
under tuition in September.
The woodcock, the ruffed grouse and
other large birds sometimes build late
nests as we'll as early ones. The late
broods are probably those of birds
whose first Lot of eggs was destroyed by
n fox or some other predatory animal.
But the early broods may be safely as
cribed to a young pair of birds, year
lings, who think the first pleasant day
of springtime to be harbinger of many
such days.
Hawks and predatory birds are the
powers of bird society. Bhey live by
the lives of the weaker birds. They are
aristocrats, almost ranking with the
eagles and herous. Their children are
few but mighty, being princes of the
air when young, and becoming kings
and queens before their parents die
N. Y. Sun.
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WHEN THE OTHER MAN
WINS

If all election bets are faithful
ly carried out, some wonderful
things will happen next week af-
ter the votes are counted. 1t is
estimated that 100000 will
change hands in San Antonio on
the result. Beside cash bets
there are other wagers, such as
wheelbarrOw bets, whereby the
loser is to push the winner
through the city in a one-wheel-
ed conveyance. Another bet is
to shave only one side of the face
for a week, or month, or year,
after the election, or for the los
er to forfeit a certain sum of
money. Then there is a bet which
cOlored vote to local Democrats,
and the instance of the April
election, when Cage and Chris
Wilson and other colored leaders
tried to cast the negro vote for
the ring Democrats" and got
badly fooled. They say that what
happened in April will occur a,
gain and the leaders will find
themselves left"
Both factions are going ahead
much as if fusion had never been
agreed on, separate organizations
are maintained, and today both
sides are very angry at each 9th
er. 1t is more than likely that
Mark Hanna will be cOmmunica,
ted with very soon, as equally
the Howell and Herwig factions
are charging bad faith against
the other side. 1t is a very mix,
ed up situation and it only goes
to illustrate the disorganized
condition of the G. o. =. in this
state.
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PETERS BABY CARRIAGE.

to give good appearance. But Peters
sturdy little legs could make the tricy-
Gle spin down the long walk, and al
though he never won he always raced
with the boys who rode bicycles.
Peters mother, whenever the day was
fine, would put Tom, the little brother,
in the baby carriage and push him to
the lonk walk in Lincoln park. Then
she void tell Peter to push the car
rage. He was so short that he could
not look over the top, so he was obliged
to peep ahead by looking around the
corner of the baby carriage.
One day he found pair of wheels and
the axle of an old baby carriage. He
took them home, and was playing rail
road" with them when he thought of
something. He mounted his tricycle.,
and carrying the wheels and axle hur-
ried to the carpenter, who had his shop
down in the alley. He gave the carpen-
ter his idea, and in an hour little Peter
triumphantly rode into the front yard
with his tricycle. made over into baby
carriage.
The carpenter had fixed the axle and
wheels which Peter found to board
and had fastened the board to the rear
axle of Peters bicycle. On the board
he had nailed box large enough for
Tom, and there was Peters idea put
into practical shape.
On almost any fine afternoon Peter
and Tom may be seen on the long walk
in Lincoln park; Peter on his tricycle.
and Tom in the box behind holding the
reins with which he drives his two
legged horse. When Peter gets tired of
pulling Tom he pushes him and guides
the tricycle. by means of Toms reins,
which he ties to the handle-bar.-Chi-
cago Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30

Reported for the Light.
The voters representing all the
various ward clubs, assembled at
Convention hall last night to rat
ify the action of Tuesday night.
A brass band was employed and
enthusiasm ran high. Ed. Town
send, chairman of the Central
club, presided. Strong speeches
were made by Judge Peter
Shields, Rev. NJ. Hensen, Edward
Dwyer, w. A. Wurzbach, G. l..
Bass and III. o. Skinner. A mo-
ton was made that it be the
sense of the body that the action
of the meeting was to ratify
Tuesday nights Central club
meeting, which had endorsed the
Citizens ticket with DR.. Starnes
for the legislature. An amend
ment was made to the effect that
Ill. y. Skinner be added for cOun-
ty treasurer and the vacancies of
clerk and collector be filed by
Thad Smith and Joe Cassiano
respectively. The amendment
was carried unanimously. w.
E. EastOn, who has made a sue
cess of butchering the Citizens
ticket, indirectly at every oppor-
tunity, made another attempt
last night, but was called down
by the chair, who told him that
there was no concealing of the
fact that he was doing the Citi-
zens' ticket a d sight more
harm than good. 1t is now gen
orally believed that EastOn is be-
ing used by the managers of the
Independent ticket.
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A COOKING MAIN.

Kenneth L. Anderson, the well
known chicken fighter of this
city, has received a letter from
Thomas McNeal, of Gonzales,
stating that he will come to San
Antonio in a few days to sign an
agreement for a cooking main to
be held in this city December
81. % and 90. The main will be
for $40 a fight and 5000
on the odd. The birds
for the main will arrive
here December 1, and there will
be about fifty in number, which
Mr.. Anderson is to condition.
The main will consist of q cocks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
THE MODERN BEAUTY.

Thrives on good food and sun.
shine with plenty of exercise in
the open air. Her form glows
with health and her face blooms
with it's beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action of a
laxative remedy she uses the
gentle and pleasant Syrup of
Figs. Made by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
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POUND NOTICE.

Taken up, and in city pound, on Mata-
moras street, on or about the 27th day of
October, 1896:
gray jack, brand not plain.
bay horse, brand not plain.
bay horse, branded B on neck, indes-
cribable brand on shoulder.
mouse colored horse, brand not plain.
dun horse, branded G w.
dun horse, Undesirable brand.
brown heifer, no brand.
red heller calf, no brand.
1 black and white bull calf, no brand.
Which will, II not redeemed before sale,
be sold at public auction to, the highest
bidder for cash. at said pound, at the
hour of II o'clock a. m. on the End day Of
November, 1896. w. ID. DRUsE,
10 KIT Marshal.
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I AM A CANDIDATE FOR THE
LEGISLATURE.

I am opposed to the passage
of any law restricting the rights
of any citizen to enter any legiti-
mate enterprise to gain an hon
est livelihood. l am opposed to
local option. | am opposed to
any amendment of the coIstitu-
ton increasing the tax on the
sale of malt or vinous liquors. |
want your vote.
G. j. STARNES.
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THE OLD BRUTE.

Almost Incredible Charges
Against an Asylum Su
perintendent.
Montpelier, VT, Oct. 3O.-The
grand jury of Washington coun-
ty has brought in an Indictment
of five counts, against DIR. w. f.
Giddings, superintendent of the
state asylum for the insane at
Waterbury. 1t is charged
against DR.. Giddings that he has
treated five female insane in
mates of the asylum with inhu-
man brutality, has made them
strip and then has locked them
in an unheated room in winter,
without covering of any kind; has
dipped them in ice-cOld water
and in other ways has maltreat-
ed them.
Bail was set at $500, which
was furnished, and the case may
be tried at the term of the Wash
ington county court now on. The
state legislature is in session and
a legislative investigation COM
mittee will probably be appoint
ed. The case has aroused great
excitement, the more because the
asylum is the finest of the state
institutions and because its OFF,
GERS have been in large part cons
Quoted by a ring of politicians.
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NO END OF THIS THREAD.

The j. x p. Coates company,
limited, of Glasgow, has bought
Clark's Mile-End thread mills at
Newark. The price paid is said
to have been $1,25O,O00. This
sale ends the long competition
between the companies and puts
the Glasgow people in practical
control of the cotton thread mar
Ept.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
CARD OF THANKS.

The family of the late Mrs. d.
E. Stumberg hereby express their
most heartfelt thanks to the
many friends and acquaintance
who attended her funeral; also to
the active and honorary pail
bearers, as we'll as to those that
sent flowers.
10-30-1t THE FAMILY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
THE FAMILY.

Poison Ivy, insect bites, bruises
scalds, burns, are quickly cured by
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the
great pile cure. e. Reuss. 10-22-1y.
If you have ever seen little child
in the agony Of summer complaint,
you can realize the danger Of the
trouble and appreciate the value of
instantaneous relief always afforded
by DeWitt's Collie and Cholera Cure.
For dysentery and diarhoea it is a re-
liable remedy. We could not afford
to recommend this as cure unless
it were a cure. e. Reuss. 10-22-1y.
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ATTENTION REPUBLICAN
COMMITTEE.

The members of the County
Republican Executive committee
for the sixteen city precincts are
hereby requested to attend a spe-
cial meeting Friday night, Octo-
Der Both, at Z o'clock sharp, at the
Light Office. Business important.
7. B. JOHNSON,
Attest: Chairman.
GEORGE HEUERMANN,
10 % 2t Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30

1t doesn't matter much whether sick
headache, biliousness, indigestion and
constipation are caused by neglect or
unavoidable circumstances; DeWitt's
Little Early Risers will speedily cure
them all z. Reuss. 10-22-1y.
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RENT OR SALE.

Nine room house, elegantly finished,
modern conveniences, fronting east,
on two car lines and situated on the
summit of Dignowity Hill. Apply TO
w. J. WATSON, Sec'y, Room Il
Kampmann building. 1O-24-H
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INVESTMENT.

Six per cent preferred stock Oh Mer,
chants and Mechanics Building anu
Ian Association. payable in month
~ insfaIlnents of one dollar and up
, y A home institution; organiz-
ed in 1ss2. with a capital Of $4,000.
Apply to w. ]. WATSON, see Y < ,H =, IN
2I Kampmann building.
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Little NeIIIe,s Excuse.

Little Nellie was saying her prayers:
"Oh, dear Lord, plesse wait just min
ute, for my little brother Bob has been
pulling my hair and / must go and box
his ears"
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MISS IDA LUCIAN WOODS.
Late of Memphis, Tenn,l

Has opened a studio at Vance Apart
ments, 316 e. Houston street. Class
es taught in elocution, dramatic ex.
preston, Delsarte and art. 10-3-1mo
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GEMS OF FASHION.

The very latest New York fad Tor
ladies, Ribbon and Velvet collarettes.
We have just received line OF tnese
novelties, see them. mos
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
L-iverEIIs

Like biliousness, dyspepsia, headache, consti-
patton, sour stomach, indigestion are promptly
cured by Hoods Pills. They 40 their work
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-30
THE CITIZENS TICKET EN-
DORSED.

III. o. Skinner and G. j. Starnes
Included in the Endorsement.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-19

soon drive out the umbrella and pagoda,
although l confess the present style is
prettier and more effective. However, il
the "lantern" shape is the smartest and
latest, our favorites are doomed. At pres
ent silk is principally used. For instance,
if you wish to make an experimental one,
purchase or have made TO order a four
sided lantern shape, those tapering to-
ward the base being prettiest; then cover
perfectly smoothly with any shade of silk
you wish. Yellow is always wise seiec-
tion. as touch of it is welcome in any
room, and in quality see that it is good.
Many of the carriages which were used
at the Tsar's coronation were painted
with the most exquisite figures by Wat
teau in his palmiest days. All the state
equipages were gilded and many were
composed of glass, so that the occupants
could be distinctly seen no matter how in
clement the weather.
Among expensive novelties are gold and
silver purses, which hang from jeweled or
plain chains to match. 1.-The purse is sus-
pended from the center of the corsage, or
when that is not possible, from the belt
ribbon or girdie, the chains festooning the
bodice" There is also craze for jeweled
belts and monocles, and the rings now
worn by the smartest women are simply
huge affairs. Bracelets are very chic, be-
ing composed of strings of jewels held in
place by threadlike chains of gold. Glo-
rious great gems are suspended in the
same way around the throat, and marvels
of the goldsmlth's art are the diamond
settings which are SO constantly and effect
lively employed. Tiaras. slides, collars,
stomachers, ornaments for the hair,
bracelets and rings are of exceptional
beauty; cabochons are in high favor as
mountings of purses, cardcases, fan and
parasol mountings.
MARCELLA.