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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
FATE o. THE MEXICO.
Went Down On The Rocks
OIL Alaska.
WAS LOADED WITH MINERS
AND OUTFITS FOR TIE
GOLD FIELDS.
Was A Large And New Vessel And
OWas Operated By The Pacific
Coast Steamship Com
pany Passengers
Saved.

San Francisco, Aug. ia special
from Victoria to the Chronicle says:
For several days anxious inquiries
have been made regarding the Pacific
Coast Steamship company's ship Mex
leo, which was scheduled TO leave to-
morrow on her second trip to Dyea.
When the vessel struck off Sitka, as
reported in an. earlier dispatch, Capt.
Wallace and his officers quietly await
ed their turn to be lowered over the
side in boats. This was performed
without a HITCH, splendid discipline
being maintained After the passen-
gers were safely off, the crew turned
their attention to the hand baggage
which the passengers had in their
cabins, and treasure and valuable be-
longings to the steamer. There was
no time to attempt to save anything
slowed below deck, and as it was ev-
erything in the cabins could not be Sc
cured, although the captain and crew
stayed on the steamer until it was no
longer safe for them to do so. They
had not been away from her long
when she made a final plunge and
went down. stern first. She struck
on her starboard bilge keel and a
large hole was torn in her side. Only
a short time before orders were sent
TO the engine room to send her under
full steam ahead and consequently she
went right through the rocks. Had she
been an iron vessel very few would
have lived to tell the story of the ac-
cident. She would have gone down
like a rocket. At New Metakathla
they had to spend several days,await-
ing the arrival of the Topeka, news of
the wreck having been sent north 70
her by the steamer Alki. The passen-
gers and crew had their wants attend
I'd to by Rev. DR.. Duncan and his In
dams.
Included in the passengers were a
party of naturalists VINO had spent
the summer in Western Alaska col
lecting specimens for the Columbian
museum. Thier specimens and notes
kwent down with the steamer. When
she sailed for Seattle the Mexico ear
ried 27S passengers and some $50 tons
of freight, consisting principally of the
outfits of the intending miners and
carried in addition thereto IS horses
and one burrO, which was used in
packing these outfits.
The Mexico was owned and run by
the Pacific Coast Steamship company
and was well known on the sound.
She was built in San Francisco in
1892. Her gross tonnage was 1877;
net 1,34O. She was 2T5 feet long,
SO feet beam and had a nominal horse
power of 1000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
is understood to be $1,000. He leaves
at once for Baltimore.
RUSHING IN GRAIN SHIPMENTS

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 11.-Railroads
south of here report that they are
overrun with shipments of wheat and
cannon secure sufficient ears to han,
die their shipments. Both the Rock
Island and the Missouri Pacific are
short on cars, each about 400 cors of
what it needs. This shortage, however
affects Kansas more than it does Ne
braska points. The Rock Island is
short at points in Kansas and Okla
homa.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
HE is STILL ALIVE.
And Life Insurance Circles Are
Agitated.

And Life Insurance Circles Are
Agitated.
Milwaukee, Aug. ia SPECIAL to
the Journal from Menominee, Mich,
says:
Quite sensation has developed n
life insurance circles over the report
that Charles L. Martin, who disap-
peared three years ago and was sup
posed to be drowned, is alive. An
agent of large insurance company
interested in the case, imparts the in
formation that Martin is alive and
will be brought back to this city with
in four or five weeks. He refuses,
however, to give any idea of where
the missing man is located.
Martin was heavily insured. Some
ofsthe companies paid over the amount
of their policies after his disappear
ance, while others refused 10 do so.
The general belief is that Martin was
drowned while sailing with two fish
ermen for Sturgeon Bay. No trace of
boat or men have since been discover
ed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

At Daily Light office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
AN UNDUTIFUL HUSBAND.

Mrs. Lizzie Henson was admitted to
the city hospital about two weeks ago.
She was in a delicate condition and
her husband had failed to support
her. Yesterday she gave birth to
twins. They are girls and the mother
and children are enjoying good health,
but there are no means for support
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
SEEING For HIMSELF.

Denver, Col, Aug. 11.-James Will
son, secretary Of the Agricultural de-
partment, has arrived here on a tour
he is making for the purpose of famil-
iarizing himself with the conditions
and necessities of the west.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
FAMILY EXTINGUIsHED.

Chicago, Aug 11.-Chas. NJ. Clifford
today murdered his wife by cutting
her throat with razor and then COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself.
Clifford was a baker living at 500
Rush street, where the tragedy oc-
CURED. Cause unknown.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
CONFIRMATION.

San Francisco, Aug. 11.-Additional
details of the great earthquake in
June, which made all India tremble,
received in recent mail advices, con-
firm the original reports of its severi-
~ L.i.i. -lali
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

Stanley Crabb, of Dallas, is at the
Menger.
G. P. Boon, of Blanco, is at the
Mahncke.
L. Schwartz is at the Arcade from
Huntsville.
w. w. Lipscomb, of Luling, is at
the st. James.
7. A. Hasler and G. Guse, Of Bas-
trop, are at the Mahncke.
Mr.. W. D. Hornaday has gone to
Chicago and indianapolis.
]. A. Lanott is guest of the Ar
cade hotel, from Palestine.
Judge John W.. Preston, of Pleasan-
ton, was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. D. Higgins and daughter have
returned from Monterey, Mex.
Joe Smiley, of Seguin, is in the city
and is the guest of the Arcade.
DR.. c. B. Phillips, of Cuero, is in
the city and is guest of the Arcade.
Mr.. Neal Coltron left last night via
the |. & G. N. train for Paducah, Ky.
Mrs. George II. Pfeuffer is home af-
ter few weeks visit to East Texas
Hon. James l.. Slayden and wife re-
turned yesterday from Washington,
d. c.
Mrs. Frank L. Scorille, of Austin, IS
in the city visiting Mrs. Oscar d.
Barring.
j. A. Landrum is in the city from
Pearsall and is registered at the
Southern.
Charley Rullmann and L. Hide
brandt have started for a trip to the
City of Mexico.
Miss Jessie Micklejohn returned
yesterday from visit to the j. j.
Stevens ranch in Wilson county.
Hon. S. C. Meredith, mayor of the
city of Calvert, Texas is in the city,
attending the Red Mems council.
Mr.. o. H. Porter, of Wolff & Marks
mammoth store, has gone to Boerne
to spend several days with friends.
Messrs. 1. n. Rothwell and o. G.
Guessaz have returned from a weeks
outing ON the waters of the Guada-
lupe.
Mr.. Ed. Cotula and family and
niece, Miss Kiolbassa, will return
from the Kotula ranch, near Encinal
next Saturday.
Miss Ernestine Monier and mother
have returned from a pleasant visit
to D'Hanis, where they visited friends
for several days.
Tom Tengg has sufficiently recovered
from an attack of illness to be up
again and will leave for Comfort in
few days to recuperate.
Albert V. HUH, the popular chief
deputy county assessor, expects to
leave for Comfort this week to take
a much needed rest for the benefit of
his health.
County Judge Peter Jonas and Com
missioners Wilkens, Bell, Guerguin
and Umscheid and Clerk Smith. Collec-
tor Cassiano and Treasurer Froboese
left for Austin this morning.
Mrs. S. NJ. Barnes leaves this even
ing on the O'clock train for Onida.
ILL.,, with her two youngest children,
Bertha and Elmor, where the children
will get the benefit of the Onida
winter school.
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A PITCHER SOLD.

Burlington, Ia, Ang. 11.-Pitcher
Frank Kitson, of the Burlington,
QowD baseball club, the star twirler
of the Western association, has been
sold to the Baltimore team. The price
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FUNERAL.

DIED-This morning at 9:15 Emile
Wagner, wife of Paul Wagner, aged
Go years. Funeral will take place at
8 o'clock Thursday morning from the
residence, SOC Nolan street
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DO YOU WANT

A years subscription to The Delinea-
tor free of cost? If you do come to-
morrow and get card with every
SOC on your purchase.
Slit l.. W0LFSON.
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FOR RENT.

A handsome six-room cottage with
bath room, convenient and comfort
able, at pa ,Matamoras street.
7. B. JOHNSON,
At Daily Light office.
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14

Hon. NJ. W. Griffith, of Drip
ping Springs, is said to be taking
his ease at his beautiful ranch home
confident that that when the COM
mission is made out for the mar
shall of Arizona il will bear his
name. The appointment of "Grif
will please all parties in Arizona
Bulletin.
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14

Having worn the Vanderbilt
pew in st. Johns church thread
bare, Washington gossips are tell
ing a new story about Mrs. Corne-
illus Vanderbilt, They say she
drove, up to the new Corcoran art
galleries the other day and sent the
footman to the door to inquire
whether it was a ''free day" or rot.
On learning that it was ''pay
day" Mrs Vanderbilt drove off.
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14
LOCAL TIMETABLE
PHOENIX q MARICOPA.


Train leaves Phoenix at s p. M
Arrives at Tempe at $50 p. N.
and at Marieopa at $50 pm.
Train leaves Maricopa at SAB a.
m. Arrives at Tempe at 6 45 am.
and at Phoenix at 7:l5 a. m.
Close connections made with
Southern Pacific at Maricopa, also
at Tempe with stages for Goldtield.
Connection made at Phoenix with
.. f., P. 81 P. for Prescott and
Songress.
PHOENIX d MESA CITv.
Leave Mesa at 80 m, arrive
Tempe s a m, and Phoenix $50
a m.
Leave Mesa at l.3O pm, arrive at
Tempe 200 p nj, and at Phoenix
at 8 Bop m.
Leave Phoenix at $50 m.arrive
at Tempe at 1000 N, arrive at
Mesa at 1870 m.
Leave Phoenix at 5 p m, arrive
Tempe at $50 p M, arrive Mesa
at 6 p M.
All trains run daily ana vii
stop at any pclnt on signal.
c. G. MCNEIL,
F. D. SANFORD. Gen'l Supt
Gen1 Pass. Agt.
General Office, Phoenix.
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14

1t is said that the. publisher of a
smart New York magazine wrote
to Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
asking her to write a ''snapp.v" life
of Jesus. She objected to the ad-
iective, so the story goes, aud de
4clined.
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14

There are 30.o0O,000 women III
the United States old enough to
wear Faster hats. These 10000.
900 women spent $..O0,000,00o on
Easter hats.
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14

An Italian inventor has produc-
ed a machine for shooting vineyard
insects to death. The electrocutlon
of chinch bugs and grasshoppera
would be a pleasing advance IN az
riculture.
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14

why does every one watch a
newly married eouple2
Single people watch them be-
cause they expect to see some love-
making, and married people be-
cause they expect to see quarrel"
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14
Ostentation has been described
as the way other people "show off. 7"

The Moham medans have ninoty-
nine names fer God, but among
them all they have not "Our Faith
err"
Mesa free press., 1897-05-14

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-09

Say, l ran across a curiosity to-
day." said an old friend Of mine, as
he seated himself in the most COM
Portable chair in my office. I knew the
old gentleman had something interest
ing to relate, and proceeded to fill my
pipe so as to be able to enjoy the
story. Calmly he reached for the to-
bacco pouch, and we were soon send
ing the fragrant blue smoke towards
the ceiling I did not hurry him,
knowing from past experience that all
In good time he would begin to talk.
you know that. I am a great stu
dent Of human nature" he finally said,
land never let an opportunity pass
which promises to give me a few
minutes entertainment in this line.
Well a favorite pastime Of mine, when
have nothing particular to do, is to
seek some public place and watch the
different specimens Of humanity as
they pass by, and occasionally engage
in conversation with an old acqualnt-
ance or some chance one which fate
may throw in my way. This after
noon, the day being a bright one, F
started out with the intention of find
ing something to aid me in passing
away the time. I found it, and it is
Of this 1 want to tell you. 1t was
something a little out Of the usual Or
der, and I think will interest you,
particularly as you do not seem to be
crowded with business just now. 1
had taken my stand on the corner by
the postofice, where, as you perhaps
have observed, people are constantly
passing. 1 had been enjoying the scene
but a few moments when / was ac-
costed by man whose appearance in
terested me at once. He merely want
ed to know whether the interurban car
passed that point or not, but 1 was
so interested in his looks that I en-
gagged him in conversation. He was
small of stature, florid complexion and
a large growth of fiery red beard al
most covered his small face. Two
small, bird-like eyes moved restlessly
here and there behind a pair of spec
tacles. He was constantly looking
about as though he was momentarily
expecting an unpleasant visitor, and,
although he was neatly dressed and
his hands showed that he did not earn
his bread and butter by hard labor. I
man Of money.
edo you live in the city?' I asked.
emo he replied, I live in Mime
apolis.'
so, from the village up the river,
Ell. Have you noticed any wave OF
prosperity up that way yet?' I inquir-
ed
Prosperity he roared, as he faced
me with such a fierce expression on his
face that for a moment I thought Of
appealing to passing policeman,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-09
Labor Notes.

A special meeting Of the bindery
girls union will be held next Wednes-
day at 6:15 p. M, when matters un-
disposed of at the last regular meeting
as well as ten new applications for
membership will be considered.
The German painters union held a
regular meeting Wednesday evening,
the election of delegate to the State
Federation of Labor being the only
item Of business Of other than routine
nature. John Klaus was the success
full candidate for the position.
A picnic will be given by the boot
and shoe workers union some time next
month. This was determined upon at
last Thursdays meeting. Ed Peterson
was elected delegate to the State Fed
Grafton of Labor convention.
Since January the Brotherhood of
Carpentrs' and Joiners' chartered six
teen new unions.
A mass meeting will be held next
Wednesday evening at Assembly hall
for the purpose of organizing a federal
labor union. :.
The trades and labor assembly will.
hold regular meeting next Friday
evening, when the base ball grounds
matter will be up for final disposition
An effort is being made by the build
ing trades to secure the new building
of the American Hoist & Derrick COM
pany for union labor.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-09

T replied. and for wonder the little
man had sense enough to see the point !
and for moment was silent. Then
he broke out again:
".We are too much governed. we
have too many laws; too many oihclals
and too many men living Off or otner
persons labor. The time will come
when we will not need any policemen;
there will be no lawyers. no judges ana
the. people will rely on each others
word more than they do now. There
will be no crime, because there VIII De
no incentive, and we will live as Goa
intended we should-as one big family.
This is what certain society IS work
ing for, and what is bound to come
about in the course Of time.
"Do you mean to tell me- l asked,
that you, or any one else, honestly
thinks that such state OF aHalfs can
be brought about on this earth? DO you
suppose that by any hocus pocus the
laws of nature can be so, changed as 10
make all men honest, or all persons IN
dustrious?'
sseWhy not?' he asked. Remove
the cause for theft and there will be
none.
"sYou might as well say remove the
cause for eating and there will be no
DESIRE was my retort.
But that would be impossible, SAID
he. We must eat to live.
"sChange nature then, so that it will
not be necessary to eat to live l an
swered This can be done as easily as
it is to change the nature OF man SO
that he will not covet that which does
not belong to him. Why, If 1T were not
natural to covet that which does not
belong to you, did the Creator put SO
much stress upon that point in the ten
commandments? Why, if it is possible
for us to live without laws, was the
precedent established by the Creator"
E" You are talking foolish, now he
exclaimed, as he stuck his hands in
his pockets and started off; but l was
lot done with him.
Hold on, there I said, taking him
by the shoulder and turning him
around so as to face me. I want to
tell you something. 1 do not run across
men of your character often. In fact.
there are not many Of you-for which
I am truly thankful-but there are
erough to cause great deal of trouble
in the country 1t is just such people
as you who are causing all the unrest
and dissatisfaction among the working
people. You never did an honest days
work in your life, but have lived mainly
by your wits and small inheritance.
Such people are a curse to the country
and should be colonized in some mac
cessible country where you could make
a practical demonstration of your
ideas.
81 was just getting warmed up to
my subject when the little mans car
came along and he jumped aboard,
bound for home, where I hope he will
stay. 1t is just such people as he that
cause nine-tenths of the crime of the
world. They are idle dreamers. They
have studied one part of theory, but
have never taken the time to look into
it and see whether it is practical They
We're born in the wrong time of the
moon, or more properly, should never
have been born at all. They are of no
earthly use to mankind are a burden
to themselves, and I get so Disguised
with their theories when I get to think
ing of them that I can hardly contain
myself" Tell.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-09

"Chun Ti-Kung," a novel with
purpose by Claude A. Rees, is picture
of Chinese life that impresses the read.
er with its credibleness.
How far it is possible for one of a
Western race to penetrate into the emo
tons of Chinaman or to elucidate
the social wherefores of the Celestial
empire is a question, by its very ma
ture, beyond the decision of either
China or her critics. From our point
of view a realistic picture of Chinese
life is impossible. There is. however,
q broad-minded reasonableness in Mr..
Rees' views which appeals to the read
er with considerable force. He has
brought unlimited candor and but little
prejudice to bear upon his difficult
problem, and his very moderation per-
suades one of his sincerity. "Chun n
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-09
The IpLGR.
What Old Friend Had to Say Important
Subject

linking that I was in the presence OF
ne of the numerous lunatics which
it Is said claim the Mill City as their
home. Prosperity! Do you expect
wave Of prosperity under our present
form Of government? The days OF
prosperity are gone for the people OF
this country until there is radical
change in affairs and he strutted up
and down the walk in front OF me with
all the pomposity Of a Napoleon.
"'What would you advise" l rather
meekly inquired, feeling somewhat
abashed in the presence Oh such an au-
gust parsonage.
"T am not advising anything said
he. but the people are becoming ex-
cited, and I would not be surprised to
see a bread riot before long if things
keep on the way they have been 60
ing for the past few years. Think of
It'll A few years ago the wealth of the
country was in the hands Of about so
per cent Of the inhabitants. Today it
is in the hands of about 20 per cent of
the inhabitants. If this thing keeps up
how long will it be before we are in the
power of few bloated aristocrats? L
tell you the people have got to take the
reins Of the government in their own
hands before good times will return
81 mildly ventured the assertion that
it was generally understood that the
people of this country were the govern
ment, and that if things did not go
right, they had no one to blame but
themselves.
'''That's all you know about it, said
he. Il suppose you are one OF those
money sharks who delight in grinding
US laboring people down and squeezing
the very life-blood out of us so that
you may live in ease and luxury. But
just wait. The time is coming when
things will be different
",'But how different?' asked, seeking
to draw him out.
We'll, things must be divided diff
ferent, he answered, and then I knew
my man. He was a socialist, and
would have bet my last pipe of tobacco
that he had never performed an hon
est days work in his life. For in
stance he continued, can you give me
any good reason why you should be
permitted to live in idleness and lux
ury while I am compelled to labor for
man should be allowed to live in an
elegant mansion, surrounded by all
that goes to make life pleasant, while
his near neighbor is living in a squalid
hut with scarcely enough food and raj
ment to exc out bare existence? Do
you think the Creator intended that
such a state Of affairs should exist?'
by the sweat of thy brow shall We
eat 1 answered.
THAT is all very WE'LL he replied,
but why should one person eat more
than another?'
(" Probably because he sweats more,
I replied.
"'Who is to be the judge? he asked
with a whitening glance in my face.
! 1.-THE party who furnishes the food,