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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-30
CHILDREN AND FLOWERS.
Why the Keeping of Small Garden IL Q
Precious Bit of Training.


1t is sad reflection to me to see how
many children there are who have no
real love of flowers. They may be at
tracted by pretty and fragrant bios
SONS, all children are that, but as for
cultivating and giving the tender care
that plants require, and thus learning
some of the sweetest lessons in life, they
know nothing, and all about them are
acres of untitled soil.
The keeping of a bit of garden, if only
Il few feet of earth, nay, if only few
pots in a sunny window, is valuable bit
of training, and cannot fail to inspire
q love of the beautiful that will have
an important influence on the charac-
ter throughout life.
Ii should be remembered that exam
pie is the first element to be considered
in educating the childish mind. Do not
try and force child to keep a bit of
garden, but keep one yourself, Sow
seeds and plant slips, and spend spare
moments caring for them, and water
night and morning, and always have
your child with you; be talkative and
wax enthusiastic, never mind whether
you are understood or not, 10 will not
be long before the child will initiate
you, and want a garden of its own, and
when this is brought about, you may
rest assured you have sown a seed in
the childish heart that will grow to a
blossoming of great beauty. - n. Y.
Weekly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-30

floors will look exceedingly well if they
receive a thorough polishing from a
cabinet-maker twice year and the rest
of the time are wiped with a soft cloth.
The most beautiful of all floors is the
wood mosaic. This, as it's name i'm
plies, consists of number of small
pieces of wood stood ON end. They are
joined by. strip of lead which holds
each block in place. Sometimes the
wood is all of one kind, but set with the
grain running different ways. Other
designs consist of two or more con-
trasting woods, laid so as to form pat
terms of the most elaborate description.
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DR.. R. c. Flower,
- Boston, u Mass. -
DIR. II. c. FLOWER, to
take a professional trip
through Texas.

The patients of DIR. X. c. Flower
will be glad to know that he has ar
ranged n professional visit through
the state of Texas as follows:
Austin, Driskill house, Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. Is and 16.
San Antonio, Menger hotel, Wednes-
day and Thursday, Feb. II and IS.
Luling, Arlington house, Friday,
Feb. 10.
Beeville, Queen hotel, Tuesday,
Feb. %.
Cuero, Mutt house, Thursday. Feb.
%, from.3 p, IN. till Friday noon, Feb
%.
Uvalde, Swartz house. Monday.
March 1.
Del Rio, Del Rio hotel, Tuesday,
March .
There is no physician in the United
States better known than DR.. r. G..
Flower. His cures are so numerous,
and often of such n miraculous nature
that many writers have claimed that
many of his cures We're miracles.
DIR. Flowers ability to tell n patient
his disease without asking a question.
is as well established as that DR..
Flower lives.
This San Antonio visit of the Doctor
will afford an excellent opportunity
to many to consult this eminent spe-
cialist close to their homes.
30 d Il w&ly 1t
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ELEPHANT ON PLEASURE BENT.
InJects Little Life Into tho Dull. wIntry
Days.

Iniects Little Life Into the Dull Wintry
Days.
Rajah, the big elephant which be-
longs to a circus wintering at Kansas
City, Mo-, has been trying to liven up
the long dull days at the quarters oc-
cupied by the animals. The interior of
the building has been fitted UP with an
eye TO the warmth and comfort of the
beasts. This fall hundreds of bales OF
hay were stacked up around the walls
and against the cages to keep out the
cold. A big stove in the center of the
room is kept glowing night and day.
The monotony of his existence be-
coming intolerable, Rajah snapped his
chain and started out for little diver
sion. He seemed to think the stove
needed some attention, and toward il
he was making with rush when he
was headed off by his keeper. The bales
of hay were the next object of the ell
ephant's playfulness, and these he
hurled about like so many chips. Sew
eral cages containing small animals
next received attention from him, and
these were toppled over. The screams
of the occupants were taken up by the
other animals, and, what with shAiek-
ing, bowling, ohattering, squawkihg,
the roar of lions and the yells of tigers,
pandemonium reigned. The elephant
trumpeted a heavy bass accompani-
ment.
The keeper boldly attacked his
charge. but as he approached Rajah
with a heated poker the beast caught
him with his trunk and hurled him sev-
eral feet in the air. By this time other
attaches of the show, who had been at
tracted by the disturbance, arrived on
the scene, and with the aid of heated
pol1ers, hooks and iron bars succeeded
in driving Rajah to his corner, where
he showed the white flag and begged
for mercy under the blows and punish
ment administered by his conquerors.
1t was with difficulty that the rest of
the beasts were consoled, and peace and
quiet again prevailed in the menagerie.
The keeper is badly, but it is hoped not
seriously. hurt.
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and others for taxes in the sum of
$1,015.67 and for foreclosure on a lot
on North Flores, between West Com
merce and Houston streets.
-VALENTINES-Ni Tengg's. 2S-4t
Rain or shine the IVY MASQUE
BALL will positively take place at
Mission garden tonight. Don't fail to
attend.
&C. V. Cox is the happy father of
new 10-pound boy.
School Books-Wm. Corner. S0-2t.
Matte Hill, living at No. 700 Do
lorosa street, was taken to the city
hospital yesterday She is destitute
and i'll.
School Books-Wm. Corner. 30-2t.
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THE FIGHT.

San Francisco. Cal. Jan. 5s.-Wm-
Kenyon wheelock, the partner Of Dan
Stuart is here fresh from the scene
of triumph in Nevada. Wheeiock
said he was thoroughly satisfied that
Corbett and Fitzsimmons would meet
in the ring in that state. Tho fight
will take place so he says by daylight.
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PARQUETRY FLOORS.
They Are More Effective and Durable
Than Carpets or Rugs.

When the mistress of the household
is likewise the maid, she will find her
labors greatly lessened when the floors
are left bare or else covered with plain
mating, for both can be busted daily
with a cloth-covered broom, whereas
carpets require a weekly sweeping at
least, and that must be a thorough one.
Even pine floor can he made to look
fairly well by stopping up the cracks,
crevices and knotholes with putty and
staining and vanishing it. Hard wood
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effective Grgcian pattern, IN which the
different woods are used to shade with
the delicacy of a painting. This floor
ing can be laid to fit any room. Par
quetry should never be cleaned with
warm water, for it will cause the pieces
Of wood to warp and separate and will
also affect the polish.-Chicago Chron-
icle.
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SETTLEMENT PROBABLE,

Madrid, Jan. 30.-The Epoch says
the words dropped by Minister of
war Azcarraga point to the probable
lty OF an arrangement being arrived
at shortly with the Cuban insurgents.
Much Importance is attached to the
recent visit of the United States,
Minister Taylor to the minister of for
eign affairs. ..,--s
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LIGHT FLASHES,

Bishop c. c. McCabe, better known
as Chaplain McCabe," who is at pres
ent in the city has consented to preach
and sing at the blackberry Street Meth
odist church, corner South blackberry
and Montana streets tomorrow after
noon at 4 o'clock. The bishop is one
of the finest singers in the country as
well as an excellent discourser. All
are invited to hear him.
Masks, Masks-Paul Wagner. 301tf
Frank ]. Pruessner, aged 80 years,
died yesterday in his boarding house
on st. Mary's estreet, from consump-
ton. The remains are being held
awaiting instructions from relatives
in Chicago.
Hoods Pills act tremendously
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all
liver ills. % cents. s
The South Heights League social
will be held tonight.
Ivy MASQUE BALL mt Mission
garden tonight. Tickets 80 cents.
A chimney fire in some shanties
in the rear of Wolfson's store, on
West Commerce street called out the
tiremen at I o'clock last night.
Masks. Masks-Paul Wagner. So1tf
The City brewery telephones the
Light to say that the city steam roller
has not arrived out there to fix the
streets, !.}
The whole story of the wonderful
cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla is soon
told. 1t makes the blood rich, pure
and nourishing. 1t cures scrofula,
catarrh, rheumatism.
An alarm of fire caused by the ex-
piosion of gasoline stove at No. POS
Villita street. last night at Z o'clock.
summoned the fire department. The
blaze was eXtinguished with slight
damage.
Masks, Masks-Paul Wagner. S01tf
-CrOsswalks have been placed at
the corner of Blum and. Bonham
stress, Blum and Bowie. Alamo and
Filita and Alamo and Arcienega.
-HOTT STUFF, that Rio Grande
Coal. Sold by J. G. MEHAN; quick
sale, small profits. Tel. 2S3 80 I'm
"A fiue in the residence of John
Winter, corner of South blackberry
and wyoming streets, caught fire last
night at 9 O'Clock, but was put out
without calling the fire department,
by Fritz Baumgarten.
School Books-wm. Corner. 3O-2t.
Will Griffin, a negro, was indicted
by the grand jury yesterday for petty
larceny.
r Masks. Masks-Paul Wagner. 30ltf
"A charge of lunacy was made in
the Probate court yesterday agains,
Fred. Dingel, a we'll known contrac.
tor Of this city.
School Books-wm. Corner. 3O-2t
-LOst-One gray vest. yesterday
between 2 and O'Clock, between
Commerce street and Opera house
Liberal reward for return to los s
Alamo street. 30 1t
j. III. Moran is being sued for di
vOrce by 'Rewena Moran on tn,
grounds of cruel treatment and for in
junction to restrain defendant from
disposing of any of the community
property situated on Columbii
Heights.
Masks. Masks-Paul Wagner BOLT
School Books-Wm. Corner. 3O-2t
Three dollars reward for return t,
San Antonio Club. of a vest lost on o
near Alamo plaza. it,
The city is suing Agatha Schmid
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DIED.

]. B. Brown, of Highland Home. this
morning at 1 o'clock. aged 81 years.
Funeral Sunday 1 p. m, from First
Presbyterian church, corner of West
Houston and North Flores streets.
Friends invited to attend.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-30

REAL TE-ASSIGNEBS SALE
The Maverick printing house build
ing, n splendid modern structure.
centrally located, admirably suited for
wholesale business, or convertible
into hotel or apartment house, again
reduced in price. A great bargain.
Other valuable property.
REAGAN HOUSTON, Assignee.
30 st
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DOUBLE TRAGEDy

Denver, Jan. 30.-Fred. G. Riebe.
aged 40, n fugitive from justice, to-
day shot and mortally wounded his
wife because she would not live with
him, and then killed himself.
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| LAST

Vestige Of those impurities which have
been developing, perhaps for years, in
the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
nervousness by feeding the nerves upon
pure. rich blood. 1t absolutely and per-
manently cures when all other medicines
fail, because Hoods Sarsaparilla
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COTTON MARKET.

New York, Jan. 30.-The cotton
market opened steady with prices l
to . points lower. At II O'clock the
market was duh with prices I'M
changed.
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Always

Strikes at the root OF the disease, which
Is in the blood. Thousands testify that
they have been absolutely cured of blood
diseases by Hoods Sarsaparilla, although
they had become discouraged by the fail
ure Of other medicines to give any relief.
No other medicine has such record of
cures as Hoods Sarsaparilla, because
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WHERE is THE SINKING FIJND9
VOTE FOR
L. b. JOHNSON
FOR
CITY TREASURER.
ELECTION, FEBRUARY 8, 1897.
CLEAR TOMORROW.

washington, Jan. 30.-Weather for
Western Texas: Showers followed
by clearing weather Sunday with
southerly, shifting to westerly winds
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ALL KINDS OF PRINTING
AT THE LIGHT JOB OFFICE.
SPECIAL.

The Turner's childrens' masquerade
is postponed from this evening until.
weather permitting, Wednesday, Feb
uary Bird. 1t
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TROOPS WITHDRAWN

Leadyille, Col. Jan. 3O.-Under orders
Of the governor all state troops ex-
cept 100 men We're withdrawn from
Leadville today.
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SPECIAL.

The Turner's children's masquerade
is postponed from this evening until
weather permitting, Wednesday. Feb
ruary 3rd.
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first

Last and all the time Hoods Sarsaparills
has been advertised as blood purifier.
The great cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla
have been accomplished through purified
blood. Scrofula, salt rheum, eczema,
rheumatism, neuralgia, yield to Hoods
Sarsaparilla, because it eradicates the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-30
CHICAGO STOCK MARKET

Chicago, Jan. 30.-Cattle: receipts
800; market quiet and unchanged.
Sheep; receipts 1000; market firm.
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s.llowine supposed Instructions.

AtA certain London hospital a patient
waarecently given some extract of molt.
with Instructions to take q teaspoonful
twice a day, commencing ON the follow
ing morning. and to report himself ct
the end Of a fortnight. AT the expira-
ton of this time he returned, and said
to the physician: please, sir, am to
go on taking them insects you gave
meP" Insects" said the astonished
physician, what insects?" "Why,
them cockroaches, sir. have taken one
night and morning in teaspoonful of
the sticky stuff.% Inquiry ELECTED that
the cockroaches had not been dispensed,
but had got into the jar during the first
night of its stay in the patients house.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-30

WIN. J. Bryan delivered an open
air speech today at noon from the
Menger hotel balcony to large
crowd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-30

For Memphis, Tenn; Little Rock,
Ark; Hot Springs. Ark; take the st.
Louis Limited-direct connections.
Apply at Sunset Ticket Office. 1-26-tf
The herald., 1897-11-24
Bunco Men to Feel the
Power of the Law
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OPINION
POLICE COMMISSIONERS AT LAST
SECURE ACTION
City Funds Now Show a Balance.
Final Street Inspection-City
Hall Notes

In the opinion of Assistant District
Attorney Chambers. bunco steerers can
be successfully prosecuted for conspir-
acy to defraud. A communication from
him was read at the regular meeting Of
the board OF police commissioners yes
terday morning to that effect. and the
police will endeavor to either rid the
city Of the sure-thing gamblers by in
stituting prosecutions under that charge
or by making the city too warm for
them by constant arrests. The matter
was brought to the attention of the
board a week ago by Chief Glass. who
stated that such prosecutions were sue
cessfully instituted against this class
several years ago and he understood
they could still be reached in that man
ner. The board instructed the clerk to
communicate with the district attor-
ney's Office and ascertain what could be
done in the matter. In reply to the in
quiry the following letter was received:
In response to your request for an opin-
ion as to whether a prosecution for con-
spiracy will lie against bunco steerers. I
will say that in my opinion such prose-
cution will lie In at least some instances
which are reported. II sufficient testimony
can be secured to substantiate the charges
made by the victims. but as to what charge
1t is advisable to bring against the So
called bunco steerers. 1t Is impossible to
tell In any given case until the circum-
stances OF the case are laid before the
attorney. Respectfully.
JOS F. CHAMBERS,
Deputy District Attorney.
The herald., 1897-11-24
Paris Exposition Report

Moses P. Handy. special commissioner
to the Paris exposition, has sent the
chamber Of commerce report from S.
E. Morss. consul general of the United
States at Paris, to the secretary OF
state.
This report contains general infor-
nation as TO the regulations governing
the admission of exhibits, their ship
ment and installation, also rates of ad-
mission. etc.
Included in the report are instruc-
tions for concessionaries in the Midway
Plaisance and elsewhere. the classifi-
cation of exhibits, etc :, etc.
The issuing Of formal application
blanks and the allotting of space will not
receive attention until after congress
shall have made regular appropria-
ton for the representation of the United
States at the exposition.
The herald., 1897-11-24
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Associated Charities Looking For
ward to Renewed Activity

A meeting of the central council Of the
Associated Charities was held yester-
day morning in the association rooms.
There was full attendance Of the men,
bers and friends and so much enthusi-
asm manifested that Secretary Stuart
and his assistant, Mrs. Bath, feel conf
dent that the organization has taken a
new lease of life. The new president.
Mr.. Frank, was induced to accept the
presidency by those who have the well
fare of the association most at heart,
and his election is a guarantee of energy,
activity and success in this, as in all
things in which he Is interested. The
same can be said with emphasis Of Mr..
Francis and the other members Of the
board.
A report will soon be issued in pamph-
let form, giving a summary Of the en-
tire four years work done by the asso-
citation. The following officers were
elected:
President, H. w. Frank; first vice
president, j. F. Francis: second vice
president, Mrs. ]. D. Hooker; third vice
president, Mrs. H. G. Bath; treasurer
Farmers and Merchants bank; direct
ors, w. c. Patterson, VIM. Pridham,
Mrs. Calvin Viewer, Mrs. v. Ponet, Mrs.
F. c. Howes. Mrs. ]. Johannsen, Mrs. F.
T. Griffith.
The members of the central council
are as follows: Mrs. v. Ponet, Mrs.
Leonide Ducommun, Mrs. F. T. Griffith,
Mrs. Calvin Viewer, Mrs. ]. Johannsen
Messrs. VIM. Pridham, w. c. Patterson.
H. Jevne. J. c. Kays, A. w. Francisco,
H. w. Frank, B. Hayman, H. Newmark.
John Cross, Miss NJ. F.. Wills.
The herald., 1897-11-24
License Refused

The application Of J. w. Paulin for q
saloon license at the corner Of First
street and Boyle avenue was denied.
as had been expected, the board decid-
ing that it must live up to its rule against
the granting Of saloon licenses in resi-
dence portions of the city. 1t was
thought that there would be quite con-
test over this matter. as some of the
property owners near the corner men,
toned had stated that they were going
to come before the board and protest
against the license. They did not have to
appear, however, for the board prompt
ly acted. This is the third time that
Paulin has tried to secure a license there.
The application Of A. w. Metz for a
transfer to himself Of the license Of M.
L. Starin at 534 South Spring street was
favorably reported upon by the chief,
and was granted by the board Similar
action was taken with reference to the
application of Antonio Ferrario for the
license Of G. Aladino at $50 Upper Main
street.
The following applications were re-
ferred to the chief for investigation:
Frank Lulping for A. Miller's license at
1908 North Main street and James Avise
for Isadore Laventhars license at 106
Court street.
The application Of ]. w. Sprague for
appointment as regular policeman was
received and filed.
The herald., 1897-11-24
SICK MOTHER-IN-LAW
SAID TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A
BARRIERS DISAPPEARANCE
His Absence Causes Creditors Much
Anxiety-Attachment Served
Which Proves Worthless

"Notice-This shop will be closed till
very sick. G. B. Smith,"
The above notice, scrawled on scrap
of dirty paper, is to be found sticking
upon the door of George Smiths barber
shop at 221 East Fifth street. 1t ap-
peared there last Friday and has been
a source of much speculation since and
a cause of considerable anxiety among
Smiths numerous creditors.
Certain circumstances attending the
appearance Of this bit of yellow paper
do not at all tend to lessen the solicitude
Of those to whom the barber had sue
ceeded in becoming indebted. In the
first place it is stated that Smiths
mother -in-law lives in Kansas City. Mo-,
and how he ever expects to visit her
there and return in less than week is
little hard to understand.
1t has been known for some time In the
locality where Smith lived that he was
not making an eminent success of the
chin-scraping business in a financial
way. Last Thursday he made the
rounds Of his business acquaintances
and negotiated loans wherever he could
get money. From Watts Clark, who
runs q meat market just adjoining the
barber shop he obtained $40. There are
three other places at least where he Sc
cured IS loans. Then he sold his bicycle
and the next morning the curtains to the
shop were found drawn close and Mr..
and Mrs. Smith, who lived In a room
back Of the shop. were gone. The scrap
Of paper on the door silently announced
the cause of the unwonted stiffness
about the barber shop-the serious ILL
ness of a mother-in-law!
AS soon as these facts became known
they had disquieting effect upon the
creditors. Watts Clark hied himself OF
to q constable's Office and swore out u
writ Of attachment. The officer who
served the papers found that the con-
tents of the shop were already mort
gagged for their full value. In the mean
time those who loaned money to the ab-
sent barber are anxiously waiting news
from the sick mother-in-law. but hard
ly expect to see anything more of Smith
or the coin with which they have reluc-
tantly parted.
The herald., 1897-11-24
East Side News

Leonard Bacon is recovering from in
juries recently received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grider Of Pasa-
dena avenue are the happy parents Of
boy baby.
]. C. Cox, who has been in Orange for
some time. will return home this week.
The Brethren church commenced q
series of missionary meetings Sunday
in their church on Hancock street.
Services will be held the entire week.
This morning baptism and feet washing
will be part of the service. Thursday
the Lords supper and holy communion
will be administered.
Foster Bachman Of Avenue 80 has
gone to Arizona on a short business trip.
There will be flag-raising, with ap-
propriate exercises, at the Chestnut
street school this afternoon.
The funeral of little Samuel w. Candy,
the infant son of A. w. Candy. editor of
the East Side News, was conducted yes
terday afternoon from the family resi-
dence, 274 Hamilton street.
Prof. p. o. Bonebrake has resigned the
principalship of the Hellman street
school and will leave Thursday for Ore
gon.
There will be interesting programs
given in several of the rooms Of the
Hellman street school this afternoon.