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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09
SpIRrruALISNL.

Mr.. Brown lectured to quite a large
audience in Spiritualists' hall on Com
merce street last night, after which
he gave some very clever tests of
platform mechanism.
He will lecture next Sunday night on
THE Problems of the Hour"
The children's lycium of the society
will enjoy a picnic in Connor's grove
next Sunday. They met at the hall at
10 o'clock a. m, and will proceed to
the grove in a special car. In the af-
ternoon the lyceum exercises will take
place in the park.
The Ladies' Aid society of the orga-
nizatiOn will meet at the residence of
Mrs. Coffee on Lexington avenue
next Thursday afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

There will be no end of popguns
fired off by the returning Democratic
congressman of this state against the
action taken by the Republicans in
Congress, but there will be nothing
that will retard the inevitable pros
perity that the wiser legislation of the
Republican party has rendered GER
tain. All the talk will be for political
effect and that will effect nothing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Queen Victoria in her speech to her
Lords and Commons congratulates the
empire that it is at peace. With fight
ing in India and Egypt and in South
Africa 1t would seem that the royal
ideas of peace are little mixed. But
then 1t should be born in mind that
these poor devils of natives do not
count in the imperial calculations of
Gerat Britain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09
no coRREsPoNDENTs

All communications for the paper
should be accompanied by the name Of
the author, not necessarily for publ
cation, but as an evidence of good
faith on the part of the writer. Write
on one side of the paper in plain
hand. Anonymous communications
will not be noticed. The Light will
not be responsible for the statements
of it's correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are authorized
collectors of the Light:
H. C. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
w. 7. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
DAN C. BITTER, Subscription.
HARVEY L. STEELE, Subscription.
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking re-
ceipt
t. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Colorado has great natural resourc-
es, but she has put their development
in pawn for the promotion of her sill
yer interests. When she gives up the
insane idea of making the world ac-
cept her silver products at fictitious
value and turns her attention to other
fields she will improve her condition.
Silver mining has made her and it
is unmaking her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09
MONDAY, AUGUST 0, 1897.
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please bny and try box
of e. G. c. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

That Lamar county Populist who
left it as his dying message, that he
was dying in the middle of the road,
had the ruling passion strong in death.
He should have had his couch carried
out into the highway and finished the
thing there. That would have been
business. ,.,t. r. l...-.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

The Berlin scientist is out I'm plea
for discarding starched garments in
summer as they retain the heat of
the body and are correspondingly hot
and unwholesome. The dude with a
fancy shirt can take his cue and wear
his unlaundered. 1t looks better that
way. too.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

The latter part of last week was
unusually fruitful in rapes, wife and
husband murders and crimes of the
very worst sort. If the hot weather
is doing this better send down a north
or
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

There is not a doubt that there is
gold ON the American side of that Al
aska line as well as on the British.
Canadian Johns rapacity will drive
the Americans to find 1t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

The cotton convention in Galveston
was a failure, but the cotton crop Of
the state is not affected thereby. The
farmers are doing business at the old
stand, whistling for rain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09
CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.

Mr.. Dan G.. Bitter, from date, has
been given entire charge of the City
circulation of the Daily and Sunday
Light and will deliver papers to sub
scribers and collect for same. All
complaints for non-delivery and
changes can be given to him or tele-
phoned to the Office.
T. B. JOHNSON,
Manager, San Antonio Light.
San Antonio, Texas, May 9, 1896.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

The scientists are predicting tooth
less age for the world, under the civ
ilizing influence of cooked food, which
renders the aid of teeth comparatively
unnecessary. There is something
wrong here. The beefsteak of the
future must change or grinders must
grow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Uncle Sam has captured the market
for electrical supplies, he is bidding
over all others for construction steel,
he makes the best locomotives on
earth and his agricultural machinery
and farm implements have no rivals
All this is getting to be known at last
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Canadian John gets a bonanza so
seldom that he may possibly be ex-
eused for not knowing how to cook
IT, He is at present figuring on how
TO Kill the goose that lays the golden
eggs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

All the indemnity that Japan got
from China she has invested in war
ships that are breeding conceit and in
science into her blood, that will have
to be let out in war.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Spanish dollars are going in the
PHILIPPINE islands for less than Mexi-
can, the people are going as fast as
they can get away, crops are failure
and Spanish rule is going.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

George Vest, the enemy Of all trusts
is figuring as the organizer of one OF
the biggest monopolies on the contin
ent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

That rising in India is only the re-
fiex influence of the movement in
Eastern Europe. 1t is Mohamme-
dan movement against Christian rule.
The old fight crops out again.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

When that tOothless age of which
the scientists speak is ushered in
what will the calamity bowler do?
He can no longer gnash his teeth.
Perhaps he will gum it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Sherman has no idea that Spain will
be able much longer to continue
the war, This is an opinion shared
with the rest of the country. When
Congress meets something will drop.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

The bonded goods have not remain
ed in bond as long as was supposed.
The demand grows under the new
stimulus given business and the
change in tariff empties the warehous-
es
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Governor Tanner of Illinois is fully
in sympathy with the strikers. The
governor of West Virginia is not. This
makes a big difference in the treat
ment of the strikers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Every mine that advances wages to
prevent a strike only comedies the
Justice of the miners demands. 1t is
only the fOrerunner of the advance
that must inevitably come.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Spain Is going to lose Cuba. That
much is settled. How much more she
is going to lose in trying to save her
regulations there is one of the things
no one can find out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Weyler continues to repeat the in
sane falsehood that he cannot over
take the insurgents. The insurgents
seem to have no trouble in overtak-
ing his rear and doubling him up.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

1t is almost time that Japan bobbed
up and flourishing her petticoats pro-
tested against the hosting of that
British flag on Palmyra island. Pal
myra in the desert waves.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Canadian John is sending another
big squad of mounted police to Klon-
dixie. They wont count.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Germany and France do not hate
each other sufficiently to prevent their
establishing a commercial alliance of
offense against the United States,
were the way opened for it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

The Wall street bears find that they
cannot break down protection rise
in stocks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

Russia is the autocrat of Europe.
President Faure of France and the
emperor and empress of Germany are
visiting the ear this summer and
paying their respects.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

The miners open another week o
their strike without having gained an,
material points.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

That French claim to the treaty
shore of New Foundland hits John
Bull in tender spot.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

The Head of
sews hiadou seh
LOS he the las
hsh with dac we
al (
four hene
Woodwork finest quality walnut ge drawers nkep rings
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09
No.To-Bac Tor FIFTY Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure, SOC, q. All druggists
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-09

All contracts or bills must be APPROX
ed by the Secretary or Manager.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
FRITZ MEYERS FEROC|TY
Black Record of the Man Who
Killed Policeman Smith.
A MONSTER OF BRUTALITY
Beat His Wife Frequentiy-Na a.
Feared nv His Fellow-workmen
on Account of His Ferocfty-The
Crimes He Has COMMUNICATING
acter a. Defined by Phrenology.

New York Nov 5.-If the evidence III
his own family is credible Constantine
stciSer. alias Fritz Meyer, confessed muir
dercr OF Policeman Ere derrick Smith, fur
nishes a shocking example of desperate,
logged, lorg continued brutality Their
testimony as to his Character would show
him TO 5e creature of unparalleled fe-
rccity, ever ready to feed the slightest
grud,sc with tie pain or life OF victim.
Last night Mrs. Steiger, at her home, No.
1876 scholes street, Williamsburg, told of
tI.e ferocity OF the man whom she once
called husband The home is poor one.
the typical abode of the slaves of the
sweaters. 1t is on the second floor VI
three-stcry wooden building, and eloquent
in every detail OF bitter struggle against
want. A little belt figure In chair was
Mrs. Steiger. The stopped shoulders, the
pale, sunken cheeks. the failing eyes and
knotted fingers showed the toiler at the
needle Her hair is gray, almost white in
spors, aud her face is wrinkled like that
of an old woman. She is not yet fifty years
nothing i'm her face but sorrow and pain,
and hopeless, helpless suffering.
With her live her daughter, Louise, who
identified her father in court on Wedn esslay,
and her sons. George. min etc IN yearsoid, and
william, seventeen. The daughter and
elder SON exist, like the mother, by making
garments. William is employed as por-
ter In New York. Mrs. Steiger hardly
showed horror when telling of her husbands
iiack record. 1t seemed like an old story
20 her, but there was fear in her voice and
her eyes. The family do not feel safe,
even with him in prison. and charged with
more murders than one.
She was married TO Steiger invent y-four
years ago, She said, in the Church of the
Most Holy Trinity, where the sexton, George
fteiZ, was murdered On August % last
by Steger, the police expect to prove.
Within week he began TO abuse his young
wife. Her story of his acts is enc monoto-
nous record Of i'll treatment, ranging from
petty tyrannies to ferocious ASA ult. He
was systematic in his cruelty, she ga IS.
IL he had made study of it~he could not
have rspired ruore terrible memories than
now haunt this poor, bent old woman. On
trivial cause he would rage at her until
she covered ia fear, and then strike her
down as she humby pleaded for mercy.
he woraed with reasonable steadiness for
two years az a brewers assistant, and his
wife managed TO bear up under his treat
rnent. Then the first child was born, and the
evil nature I'm the man burst forth anew.
His hand WAS heavier, his tongue more
brutal, says Mrs steiger, and she said
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

The question of extending the time of
Keepers Of disreputa bic houses On 'rhir-
teenth street northwest, between the Ave
nue and the Agricu tural Department
grounds, wa s discussed before the Commits
sioners this morning in hearing accorded
Attorney Darlington as representing a num-
her of the prUprietresses- He d sked that
the liuit set Tor their removal be post
ponce, from the 18th of this month to Ma
1 next. In support of his request MFR. Ca
rington submitted petition signed by
about 500 business men in the neighbor-
hood Of the street it is proposed to clear.
asking that the time be extended.
Mr.. Darlington. IN opening his reTnarks,
said that he had been retained by Madeline
Sinclair, Mrs. Crowley, Mrs. Stanton,
Mrs. Miller, Mrs Coleman and Mr.. Walsh,
all owners or residents of houses But, be
went On to say, he would not have con-
scented tc appear before the Commissioners
in their behalf if he had not been firmly
convinced OF the justice Of their conte en-.
ton.
MANY we'll known business men in this
city take the same position as / 90 in this
matter" said Mr.. Darlington. I'VE all
agree that the street should he cleared, but
ideas differ as to the method. And the
consensus OF opinion-I say it respectfully
gentlemen is against your action, in the
manner i'll which it is taken, to disturb
these people at this season In the year, to
eject them with such short notice; and
will even go further, to disturb them in their
business. There are $4,000 people in this
city who would sign petition giving these
women at least six months in which 10
move, where there are not ten who would
consent TO their remaining there perua-
nently.
"Atleost two of the women whom I rep
resent own the property which they oc-
cupy. They bought it twenty years ago,
under the assurance that they could have
undisturbed possession. And they have
$4,000 to $4,000 invested there. To
give them only forty-five days notice is
unfair. Why, even tenants in rented rooms
are entitled by law to thirty days notice.
Some OF my clients are I'm peculiar posi-
ton. The houses right next TO them are
allowed to have back entrances, while
theirs are entirely closed. They are told to
rent out their houses or let rooms, bat how
Can they do this with immoral houses i'm
mediateiv next theirs? This action does not
strike them as just, nor does it appear so to
me.'
IN presenting MS petition 10 the Commits
sioners, Mr. Darlington said that. while, Of
course, 1t would be easy to procure large
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

numbers of signatures to any paper, the
signers who irnorsed his position Were
mostly business men of means and promi
9eacs, who would not affix their names
without giving the matter thorough con
sideration, especially since In the prem
Uses now under consideration it requlr ed n
certain account of moral courage 20 do so
He had received letters fIOm numbers
of people, who desired their names to- he
withheld, saying that they agreed with
him that it would he an untlescrved hard
ship IL make these people move fnm
the houses which they have occupied for
So many years. at such short notice and
in the dead of winter, but the names he
now offered Were men with the couTage
of their cOnt lotions. In conclusion he
hcpei the Commissioners would give his
proposition every consideration and do
justice to these women.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
HE CHARGES INFIDELITY.
Samuel KEGS Sues for Divorce From
His wife.

Samuel KEGS, through Attorney W. Pres
ton Williamson, today entered suit for di-
vorce against his wife, Janey KEGS. They
We're married August 20, 1878, Mrs. KEGS
maide1 name being Cronan. Mr.. KEGS
charges adultery, naming Robert N. Frost
as correspondent. The complainant In his
bill says that for "a long time he has been
aware of his wife's infidefty, and that
some time ago she notified him that "sile
was tir ed Of him: that she wished to rove
in wider ard swsetsr fields. and that his
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
Grand Opening and Free Luncl

/ will celebrate the completion Of new
and extensive Improvements to my oyster
saloon and restaurant Friday, November 8.
My many friends and the public In general
are cordially invited to call between and
IL p. 10. next Friday to partake OF a splen-
did lunch. John Well, 18th and ID SITS.
NV, opposite new City Postoffice.
no3-3t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
IN AIEAfORIAM-

In sad remembrance of mv beloved wife
ANNIE NJ. GRIFFITH, who departed Thu
iiie November 3, 1895, two years 20 to
CAV. Gone. but not forgotten.
1ou are not forgotten, Annie dear
Nor will you ever be:
For as long as life and memory last,
We viii remember thee.
Item by HER HUSBAND.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
COLO IN FROZEN GROUND
Bishop Nicholas Talks Entertain
ingly About AlaSka'S Wealth.
ITS RICHES KNOWN LONG AGO

sand and Gravel Thawed Out, Then
shafts Are sunk Until Auriferous
Layers Are Reached-soIne Facts
About the Greed and Extent of the
Greek CalhoIic Church.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
MA RRIEn

NE-LYTLE-A.H BIRDINE ana
LIZZIE NJ. LYLE, OF Washington. ID. C.,
were married IN Baltimore Move mber >. by
{. 70. Harris. ii
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
PLEADING FOR THE WOMEN
Commissioners Requested to
Modify Their Order.
EXTENSION OF TINE ASKED

Injustice Would he Done by Conn
pelIinE the Women tn Leave the
Thirteenth street Houses at SucII
Short Notice and at This Season.
Petition of Business Men.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Clearing out the entire stock of
KINGS PALACE
TO settle the estate OF III. King, jr.
6l2-el4 Seventh street,
7l6 Market spacs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
NE efOe Trading Stamps
50tIh every roc. aVorth bnr-
chased
Bargains

Appeal to every one Of an eCOnOm-
icai turn of mind. A few cents here
and few cents there soon mount
mp into dollars, and there IL not an
article ia the dry goods line that
you cannot save a few cents ON by
buying here.
LADIES DRESS SKIRTS-In black
and cOlored, plain and brOcade; fun
width; well lined and velvet bound:
s.dItmE Win '......s..-.............. $50
LADIES DRESS WAISTs-In Atwood
black and cClored flanneIs, outing
flanrelSandealicoS;s some as low as 26c
LADIES PLUSH CAPEs and Cloth
Capes: plain, braided or fGr-trimmed:
WeOffeT plaiIfC 10th Capes soc
iSc Cashmere Gloves ...............I3
4Sc MerlnO Underwear ................R1c
19c Ladies Ribbed Vests ..........1ac
SOC piSnt-SoWn ........................-6
4Sc Cotsets -...-.s....-...... .37C
sc BEST Ammonia ......-............... &C
&c Halr Brushes .......... ...........3 Sc
oSc UinbfcfiaS .................A4 &C
10c CeiiulsDiG Pocketbooks .......Ac
lse Stde Satcheis .1Oc
zoe faSclhators .-.--..-.-......--..lY c
2oc Infants SaCqaes ..................l &c
lbc Infants lbOtees ...-..............R pc
3Sc Infants Silk Caps 2Rc
4sc Mems GnlauDdered shirts. 30c
39c Mems Outing shirts 23c
sec Heavy Canton Drawers ........23o
soc Heavy Canton Drawers .......3Sc
sec ALI wool Red Z nderv ear ......60c
S1.39 Red All wool Double Breasted. 96c
Toe HOSE Mems, Ladies and Children's. SC
69c Double Blankets AGO
csc Bod Con f.rts .............. ....sOc
DO notfUr-et 10 ask for Premium stamps
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
STERN'S.
904 Seventh st.

presenGs was distastesul to Ter, and that
his voice had no music fur her ears Mr.
KEGS adds that his wife has treated hiu.
with great cruelty. on one occasion making
an effort To scaId him with tn e contents OF
large kettle OF boiling water.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Ladies' SaltZ's best silk
seal plush capes-guaranteed
the latter have Vatican
pleat backs. and both are
trimmed with Angora fur
and lined with rhadame silk
worth no less than
S6.So ..............S4.98
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Ladies' and Children's I'M
trimmed felt hats-whicha are
now sostylish-in allthe very
Observation-Disclosures sold
In all stores about town for
Soc, will be offered to-
day Tor. $50
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Boys fine all-wool cheviOt
and cashmere knee pants
suits-blue and black and
fancy plaid effects-fine lin
ings aud fine Trimmings
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Lot Of 69s pairs of boys
cleviot knee pa rIts-gOod 2Sc.
values-good wearable quail
ties-well made +will be put
OH sale at the unusually
low price Of. ..........1Ac
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

REFER and double brea 81 Ell
siZes-nobbiest garments So
ever boueht--to 60
Tor =. :. So 9
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
The Sale of Wraps, Suits, etc.

For these days we shallgive
to all who come for them
Handsome Electric Seal Col
larettes-lined with silk-fulI
ripple silk high col
lar Tor ...........S 2.10
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Barrsster Checks Are Good as
gold In thas respect, same as the cigar.
NOS 80
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Lot of about 900 boys
blue pleated flannel shirt
waists, such as every store
i'll town sells for 69c.-to 90
for these two days
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Boys blue chinchilla reef
with plaid linings-bound
with Hercules braid-deep
sailor collars-such q REFER
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Here is a fine black bril-
lfantine or serge, which 1T
is impossible to duplica te
elsewhere under $5-lined
throughout with rustic per-
caline-velyet bound and per-
feet I'm hang-which
were Offering for. Sd. 06
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Don't Forget
To Ask for Greer
Trading Stamps.

We give them to you
cheerfully. IL won't take
long to fill your book. Try
1T. Your butter man,
your grocer, your shoe
merchant, your wood and
coal man will give them
toyou. That way you will
soon be able to go to the
Headquarters, directly
opposite our store, and
select your article in ex-
change for your book.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-05

Boys black and blue and
fancy cheviot suits-all wool
-reefer and double breasted
jackets-pants have double
seats and knees-ltalian
Cloth lining the "a
suits about town
to 20 IOr. 40