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The record-union., 1897-12-05
The Stockton Elks.

Judge c. n. Post goes to Stockton
this morning This evening he will de-
liver the Grafton at the memorial serv-
ice of the local Lodge of Elks.
The record-union., 1897-12-05

The store people
call them STEMS"
but they are moth
ing more or less
than the old fash
ioned German beer
mugs, which have
come back into
fashion a & a i n.
You couldn't sur-s
priSe any one hpt-
The record-union., 1897-12-05

Supervisor J. NJ. Morrison has re-
turned from a long stay at the mine In
Trinity County in which he IS interested
The record-union., 1897-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs f. G.. Casey of San
Francisco are at the Golden Eagle.
The record-union., 1897-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Arnold of Los
Angeles are stopping at the Golden
Eagle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
A Monument to Whittier.

1t may not be out of place to suggest
that if there is any American poet who
deserves the statue Of man of action
not the seated or half recumbent effigy
of the thinker or philosopher, but the
figure in bronze standing in the attitude
of intellectual combat with the world
that poet is Whittier. No figure, it
would seem, could more readily inspire
the sculptor, especially if the man be
taken in the prime of his life. Every
one who has described him at that epoch
has left an account of most impressive
personality. Colonel T. W. Higginson
saw in him, at 35, "a man of striking
personal appearance-tall,s slender, with
olive complexion, black hair, straight,
black eyebrows, brilliant eyes, and an
oriental, Semitic cast Of c0untenance. F"
Not an i'll moment for the sculptor
consideration would be that of Whit
tiers appearance at the antislayery con-
vention at Philadelphia, in 1888, when,
according to Mr.. J. Miller McKim, who
was with him, his figure, with his
dark frock coat with standing collar,
black, flashing eyes and black beard, !"
was noticeable. And if it be objected that
it should be the poet, and not the agi-
tator, who would be thus represented
the answer may surely be made that the
ethical basis was never lacking Whit
tiers verse, and that it is as the poet
moving his fellow countrymen by his
works TO humauer feelings that this
poet at least should be depicted.-J. L.
Chamberlin in Atlantic.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
ECCENTRIC Joseph willard.

The late Joseph Willard Of Washing
ton was noted for his eccentricities. a
capitalist of this city once desired to
erect an expensive building on lot in
Washington owned by Mr.. Willard, but
the latter refused to sell the property,
saying that the Italian fruit yender,
who had been OH the corner for five or
six years, did not want to be disturbed.
He also owned three office buildings i'll
Fourteenth street. He had several re-
quests from persons who desired to let
up stairs portions. But he always re-
fused, saying the presence of people up
stairs might disturb General H. v.
Boynton, the we'll known newspaper
correspondent, who had an Office below.
New York Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
FREE CURE FOR MEN.
A Michigan Man Offers to Send His
Discovery Free.
Claims To BE Benefactor To
Weakened Mankind.

There is always more or less sus-
piciOn attached to anything that is Of
fpred free but sometimes a man so
uveItiows with generosity that he can
not rest until his discovery is known
to the world, in order that his fellow
men may profit by what he has dis
covered. 1t is upon this pricipal that
resident OF kalamazoo, Mich, de-
sires to send free to mankind a pre-
scription which will cure them of any
form Of nervous debility; relieves
them of all the doubt and uncertain
ty which such men are peculiarly liza
BILE to and restores the organs to nat
ural size and vigor. AS it costs moth
ing to try the experiment it would
seem that any man, suffering with the
nervous troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to realize
what might be the final result, ought
to be deeply interested in a remedy
which will restore them to health,
strength and vigor, without which
they continue to live an existence Of
untold misery. As the remedy in
question was the result Of many years
research as to what combination
would be peculiarly effective in reStor-
ing to men the strength they need, it
would seem that all men suffering
with any form Of nervous weakness
ought to write for such a remedy at
once. A request to 81. G. Odds, Box
174S Kalamazoo, Mich, stating that you
are not sending for the prescription
out Of idle curiosity, but that you wish
to make use Of the medicine by giving
it trial, will be answered promptly
and without evidence as to where in
formation came from
The prescription is sent free, and al
though some may wonder how Mr..
Odds can afford to give away his dis
covery, there is no doubt about the
offer being genuine. Cut this out and
send to Mr.. Odds so that he may
know how you came to write him.
70 27 D s 3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05

The press law i'll the Transvaal is not
merely oppressive-it has a ludicrous
side, which has been well brought out
by the editor of the Krugersdorp Senti-
mel. One of the provisions of the law is
that the name and address of the editor
shall be printed on each number Of the
paper. So far as the name goes that is
easy enough, but for the address it is
another guess sort of matter. At any
rate, the editor in question thus bewails
his lot and shows e dunno where q
are" with every desire to obey the
law we would respectfully point out
that until some civilized method Of de-
noting houses is adopted in Krugersdorp
full compliance with that part of the
law is an impossibility. The editor re-
sides in a house without any number,
situate in street without a name. II
has been limited that the desired infor.
nation may be found at the sanitary
board. Our only difficulty is to find
some one who knows where to find the
sanitary board In the meantime the
editor will be glad if any one can tel
him where he lives.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
TO HONOR MILAM'S MEMORY

The De Zavalla Chapter of the
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
extend an invitation to the general
public and to the children especially
to decorate Ben Milam'S grave Satur-
day at o'clock. Everyone is request
ed to bring wreaths of laurel flowers.
etc. to place on the grave. 1t was
started simply as an object lesson to
inculate patriotism to commemorate
the Fall of the Alamo. to honor Ben
Milan and call attention to his neg
lected grave.
Mr.. Robinson has kindly offered to
convey the Texas Veterans to and
from Milan Square. The following
is the program:
NatlOnal LYNN .......... America
Introductory address. Mayor Callaghan
Grafton NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Carlos Bee
Song Decoration of the Grave"
DoXology.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
MORE RAINS IN OHIO.

Cincinnati. Ohio. March 5.-FrOm
G:3O o'clock last night until o Il. III. to-
day the unprecedented rain of inches
was registered here. The result is a
sudden swelling of all streams. Al
ready great damage has been done
the gardens along Mill creek, which
is Il raging torrent. Reports continue
to come in of losses caused by the
heavy rain of last night. LOckland.
Ohio. is inundated. All the small
streams are raging torrents and the
rain still falls heavily, resulting in
great damage around Cincinnati. The
Ohio river is rising rapidly. seven in
chCS per hour Captain BaSSler of
the weather bureau, says the rain is
general from the Missouri valley to
the Allegheny range. and is heaviest
in Illinois. Indiana and Western Ohio.
The rain likely will continue all day,
and tonight
No trains have arrived on the Big
Four on account of n land slide ut
Trautman'S station. which carried
away part of the track and covered
other parts. Many houses in that vi
cinity are threatened. AnderSOn'S fer
ry is inundated. All houses on the
river front are in danger. North of the
city the flood is beyond precedent \
newspaper train on the Il. 4 o. South
western ran into Il washOut ut Cocll-
ran. Ind. The engine and tender
plunged into the hole. No one is re-
ported hurt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05

this morning in the inquest on the
death of the late l.. J. Further, which
is accidental killing"
DIR. Trolinger has reported TO the
detectives the theft of some garden
hose from his residence few nights
ago.
The new city board of health will
have n meeting soon, it is predicted.
Mr. S. WOlfsOn has reported to the
police the loss of some garden hose,
presumably stolen a few days ago.
There were 46 burials in the city
cemeteries during the month of Feb
ruary.
-Four steam roller engineers are to
be appointed by the, mayor but thus
far no appointments have been made.
Coroner Shook held an inquest yes
terday on ISABEL de Leon, So years
old, who died on Colorado street of
rupture.
Mrs. c. T.. Anderson. who was
burnt n few days ago by her dress
catching fire and is now in the city
hospital is not expected to recover
Mr. Julius Steinhardt, the wide
awake dry goods merchant on Mill
tary plaza. is keeping up with the pro-
cessiOn. He has just completed a
large modern show window occupying
the space of two doors, in which he
will display his bargains. Mr.. Stein
hardt says he will have the window
arranged complimentary to the visit
ing stOckmen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
The Exaot moment OF Death.

DR.. d. Ferguson writes to The Lancet:
Perhaps one of your medical writers
may be in position to give me an an
swer to the following query. 1t has &C.
CURED to me, as no doubt also to every
medical man in active practice, to wit
ness large number of deaths In many
cases, according to the usual accepta-
ton, it is almost impossible to tell the
exact moment of dissolution. When the
last few convulsive inspirations take
place, we simply wait to see if they will
be repeated, and after waiting few
moments and everything remaining
quiescent we conclude that that is the
time of decease.
There is one sign, however, which
think indicates much more clearly the
exact moment when life is extinct. We
have read many times in poetical effu-
sions and elegant discourses Of phrase
like the following, 'When the thread
of life is snapped" But this, though
used merely metaphorically, comes very
near, believe, to reality. II any one
watches closely the few last spasmOdic
gasps of the dying, he will hear in many
cases a peculiar snap somewhere in the
region of the head. 1t is not loud, but
it can be plainly heard il watched for.
What this may be owing to cannot
say, but can only vouch for the fact. ]
have never heard Of it being taken no.
tice Of in any medical literature with
which am acquainted. but no doubt
many of your readers have noted the
fact and may be able to give some ex-
PLANTATION of so important feature in
the last moment of life"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
DANGERS OF THE GRIP.

The greatest danger of la grippe is
of its resulting in pneumonia. If rea-
sonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is ia
ken, all danger is avoided. Among
the tens of thousands who have used
this remedy for la grippe, we have yet
to learn Of a single case having result
ted in pneumonia, which shows con
clusively that this remedy is a certain
preventative of that dread disease. 1t
will effect permanent cure in less
time than any other treatment. The
% and 80 cent sizes for sale by all
druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II
fails 10 cure. DC. i0-5-156t
FOR 4 MASCOT.

Mr.. Gus Critzer has expressed to J.
J. COrbett, at Carson, New, a negrO's
toe mounted in gold as a ''sure Win
ner' in the coming pugiliStic encOun-
ter with 'Lanky Bob" In his letter
to POmpadour Jim, Mr.. Critzer ex-
plains how lie came by the mascot.
the toe having been amputated by a
white man who killed the negro in
Houston, Texas. The charm, if not
genuine, is certainly a good imitation
and might cause the mighty Corbett
to SILVER for an instant on receipt of
same.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
THE sPEAKERsHIP CAUCUS.

Washington, March 5.-Republicans
of the House, anticipating an extra
session of Congress, have arranged to
hold caucus on the evening of Sat
urday, March Is. The call was issued
this morning by Representative eros
venor. their chairman. for the caucus.
The speakership will be decided upon
then. The method of putting the tar
iff bill through the House and the pos
sibility of organizing the committees
may be considered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
WEATHER NOTES.

The low pressure which extended
over the northwest yesterday has
moved eastcrly and now Overlies the
great lakes. This area has caused
heavy rains throughout the Missis-
sippi valley. The heaviest rainfall
occurred at st. Louis. where 3.32 inch
es fell since yesterday morning. Good
rains fell in the central and northern
portions of Texas. There has been a
decided rise in temperature in the
central states. Lower temperatures
are reported from the extreme north
west.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
ASSIGNMENT BILL AGAIN.

Austin. Texas. March Especial
The House resumed consideration of
its assignment bill this morning with
the minority in the saddle. The de-
bate is still on ut one o'clock with the
minority apparently gaining ground.
The Senate spent the entire morning
discussing the bill to transfer one per
cent of the direct tax received from
the Unietd States government to the
state university. The bill was pass
ed at one O'Clock.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
LOCAL RECORD.

Maximum temperature yesterday,
81 degrees.
Minimum temperature in past II
hours, 81.
Mean temperature, ~.
Normal temperature, ~.
Temperature ut a. III. this date
IS.
Sensible temperature. -.
Relative humidity. %.
Wind. direction. north.
Wind. velocity. II miles.
Weather. raining.
Precipitation in past "a hours, %.
II. II. CURLEY, Observer
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
Not In His Class.

A teacher in one of the public schools
Of Chicago thought to amuse her pupils
by reading the story of Little Lord
Fauntleroy." But little interest was
shown in the story as she proceeded,
and at intermission one of the ragged
boys came up to her desk.
What is it, james," she asked, as
he did speak
Say, teacher" he said, cant you
find something else to read? We don t
want to hear about no dude kid. -
New York Herald.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
WILL CAUSE HIS DEATH.

The Italian fruit vender who was
50 seriously beaten by unknown par
ties i'm his own camp yard last Tues
day night. was operated upon in the
city hospital yesterday by the city
physician and his assistant. DIR. With
crs. and the entire skull was found to
he in badly crushed condition and II
great deal of bone was removed. The
doctor is of the opinion the man can
hardly recover.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
IN JAIL ON BOND.

Houston. Tex. March J.-tSpecialJ--
James Walker. alias Adams was
bound over morning in the Criminal
District court in $500 for the theft of
a diamond pin from Dot Dennis. Law
yer Lindelly left this afternoon for
Galveston to take out writ of habcaS
corpus.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
FROM CRIPPLE GREEK.

After the big fire in Cripple Creek,
l took a very severe cold and tried
many remedies without help, the cold
only becoming more settled. After
using threee small bottles of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, both the cold
and cough left me, and in this high al
titude it takes a meritOriOus cough
remedy to do any good.-G. B. Hen
dersOn, editor Daily Advertiser. For
sale by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05

They are so small that the most
sensitive persons take them, they are
so effective that the most obstinate
cases of constipation, headache and
torpid liver yield to them. That is
why DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
known as the famous little pills. T..
Reuss. log East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
STRECk BY 4 COW.

Houston, Texas. March Especial
George Marchand has filed suit for
So, ZOO damages against the Santa Fe
railroad for injuries. Marchand, while
standing by the track at Hitchcock,
was hit by a COW which the train
struck. He was badly hurt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
ST. LOUIS PRICES.

ST. Louis, March 5.-Cattle: Receipts
1000; market strong on Texans; ma
tives steady; Texas steers $2.S0d$4 10.
Cows and heifers $2O06$3.OO. Sheep:
Receipts 700: market strong: Texas
sheep S3OOd&3. 80.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
4 RUSINESS NIX-Tp

Houston, Tex. March 5.-(SpcciaD-
Robert Clark, well known contrac-
tor. was arrested this morning charg-
ell with embezzlement by R.W. Stills.
of Katy City. The charge arises out
of building contract at Katy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
DON'T WALK.

But call on Fred. Small for the incest
turnout in the city when you wish
to take a drive. He is with D. J.
Woodward, Main Ave. Tel. 500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05

John o. Handy. a merchant of Pear
sail. is at tn @ Mahncke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05
METEOROLOGICAL.

Weather Conditions For The Next
Twenty-four Hours.
Local forecast for San Antonio and
vicinity for sc hours. from S Il. IN.
March ;:
Generally fair Saturday preceded 10y
showers. colder.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05

Joseph COuran. Il prominent citizen
OF CaStroville. is at the Mabpcke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-05

E. NJ. Pace, Of Waco, is in the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
HIS FIRST EFFORT.

Judge Robert Green performed his
first marriage ceremony this morning,
when, at 10 o'clock, he united in we'd
lock, Mr.. Shields, a prominent young
man of Maria, and Miss Clara Black, a
charming young lady of Crockett
street, this city.
The ceremony was performed at the
residence of the brides parents, No.
$40 East Crockett street in the presence
of the immediate friends and relatives
of the contracting parties, after which
the happy couple left for n trip to Mex
leo where they will spend their honey
moon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
s. p. OFFICIALS.

A party of prominent officials OF
the Southern Pacific railroad ar
rived in the city from the asst yes
terday morning the party COM
prised the following:
j. G. Stubs, third vice-presi-
dent; Mr.. j. G. Schriever, traffic
manager; Mr.. s. F. b. Morse, gen.
eral passenger and ticket agent ;
Mr.. E. S. NeImyer, general western
agent at Chicago; Mr.. James Hors-
bugh, Jr., assistant general pas
senger agent, San Francisco, and
Mr.. G. w. Fletcher, general agent,
San Francisco.
The party was received here by
Messrs. Monserrate and Martin, OF
the Arkansas Pass, and visited all
points Of interest in the city. They
are on their way west on their re-
turn from a trip to Houston and
New Orleans, where they looked
over the situation with view to
preparing for the resumption OF
business over the Sunset route
since quarantine has been raised
Their stoppage in San Antonio
was simply for social purposes,
They leave for San Francisco on
No. 20 this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
ENGAGEMENT CLOSED.

Mr.. Leon Hermann and Mrs. Ade-
laide Hermann closed their engage
ment last night at the opera house to
a large audience, giving their varied
and beautiful entertainment with
great success.
Mrs. Hermann gave a thrilling ex-
hibition of her late husbands famous
bullet catching trick, a file of soldiers
from Fort Sam Houston acting as
marksmen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07


best stock of New England. He was
graduated from the Lawrence scientific
school in 1889 and spent three years
in Germany in the study of chemistry
at Freiburg, Sachsen and Heidelberg.
lie next spent four years in the medi-
cal school of the university of Paris.
He has singular advantage as a pupil of
Prof. Wurtz, one of the greatest of liv-
ing organic chemists. In 1865 Prof.
Crafts decided to return to the United
States. Before he left France he was
decorated by the French government
with the Legion of Honor. In 1867 Mr..
Crafts, then 2s years old, was made
professor of chemistry in Cornell uni
sersity, and two years later he was
called to the chair of chemistry in the
Massachusetts institute. For 20 years
or more Prof. Crafts has divided his
work between the laboratories of the
Boston school and of France. He has
been acting president of the school
since Gen. Walkers death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
New FnIIng Tor war ships.

There is again talk in French naval
circles of adopting caoutchouc filing
between the intersl1in and outer shell
Of warships. Cellulose and corn pith
seem TO be out of favor at present. It
Is thought that even if the more elastic
substance should be penetrated by sho.
or shell the rent would close, and only
small quantity of water be admitted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
RECEIVER APPOINTED.

Judge Camp heard the application
for a receiver yesterday in the injunc
ton suit of G. b. Frank against ii. So
linsky. The application was granted
and S. ]. Brooks was appointed, his
bond being fixed at $4,000. He was
ordered to take an inventory and re
port next Friday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
A FOOLHARDY FEAT.
Young Woman Rides Her Bicycye
Over TrestIe Ties.

One of the most daring bicycle feats
ever attempted has just been performed
by Miss Mertie Coffman, 15-year-old
girl, of Nicholasville, Ky. She rode
across the famous High bridge near
Harrodsburg, KY, the highest bridge in
the world.
To appreciate how remarkable was
this young wheelwoman's perilous feat,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
"a Jolly Night

"A Jolly Might" the new comedy,
which Mr.. Edwin Travers has selected
to succeed the Private Secretary"
which he made famous, is said to be
one of the cleverest bits OF theatrical
nonsense ever put together for an eve
ning's amusement. Mr.. Trayers and
his splendid company will be seen at
the Grand opera house Thursday
night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
observation-disclosures p. Millen.
AAIUSEAIENTS.

Alden Benedict's "Fabio Romani''
will be presented at the Grand opera
house tonight only. Miss Grace Hun
ter will introduce her celebrated fire,
serpentine, stereopticon and Spanish
dances.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died-This morning at 7:3O o'clock,
Fritz G. Guenther. Funeral tomor-
row wednesday, afternoon at 3
O'Clock from the family residence, $50
Washington street. Friends and ac.
quaintances invited to attend,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-07
PROF. JAMES M. CRAFTS.
New President of the Massachusetts
Institute of TcchnoIoGy

James NJ. Crafts, who has been Sc
leeted to fill the vacancy left by tho
death of Gen. Francis A. Walker in
the presidency of the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, is at present
the head of the chemistry department
of that big school. He is one of the
foremost educators of the day. Prof.
Crafts is native of Boston, and on
both sides he is descended from the