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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

r. NJ. Nelson, of Alabama, is at the
Maverick.
Basel Isaacs, of Dallas, is at the
Maverick.
L. A. Ortiz, sheriff of We0b county,
is in the city.
Hon. Miles Crowley, of Galveston,
is in the city.
w. H. Warnock, of Magnolia, Ark,
is at the Southern.
Col. ]. A. Robertson. of Monterey,
Mex, is in the city.
A. +. Jecker and wife, of Goliad,
are at the Mahncke.
Geo. b. Loving is at the Southern
hotel, from Fort Worth.
l.. H. Browne and Miss Alice May
field are at the Southern from San
Marcos.
Mrs. Joseph E. Maurer,Jr., arrived
in the city from Woodbury., n. j., and
is stopping at 11S Monumental street.
Mrs. C. S. Farmer, of Richmond,
Texas, and Mrs. r. H. Earnest, of
South McAlester, l. T., are at the Men
ger.
Arthur Schmidt, merchant OF the
City of Mexico and Laredo is in the
city, accompanied by his family.
They are stopping at the Mahncke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
WAR TALK IN AUSTRIA.

Vienna, March 29.-The speech from
the throne at the opening of the Reich
stag today expresses the hope that
the cooperation of the Powers will
lead to n satisfactory solution of the
Cretan question and proceeds,
"Greece's inconsiderate action has led
my government to close contact and
with the full confidence Of the other
powers to adopt measures aiming to
maintain the status quo. II then
Greece in the present phase can in no
way count upon the approval Of pow
ers, on the other hand Turkey must
take into account that she would as
sumo great responsibility II binding
herself to her most vital in
terest and contrary to the unanimous
advice of the powers she refuses to
remedy said abuses and thus main
tain a situation concealing the germ
of constant anxiety"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
MURDERER CAPTURED.

Louisville, KY, March 29.-A special
rom Maysville, KY, says: Amos
riggs, who murdered young Boyd and
lis father near Mount Gilead last
week, has been captured by the Ohio
'uthori' les. Riggs was arrested at the
home of a relative in Felicity, Ohio,
nd was taken comnletely by sur
prise. He was heavily armed, but
offered no resistance. He was brought
to Maysville for trial. Public senti-
ment is strong against Riggs. 1t will
be two months before the grand jury
meets,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
MORTUARY.

John r. Stowal, of Georgetown,
died from consumption in this city
yesterday.
The funeral of Mrs. H. r. Geyer
took place yesterday afternoon from
st. Johns Lutheran church at 4:30
o'clock.
Mrs. J. B. Murphy, aged 33 years,
died last night in the city hospital,
from intestinal disease. ....
March 26.-Mrs. Martha TroftOn, So
years of age, died in the Sixth ward
from consumption.
Coroner Shook issued a death GER
tificate to Calixto, Cortez, of Division
street. this morning for a still born
infant.
The remains of ]. p. Stovall, who
died at 80 Third street yesterday,
were shipped to Georgetown, Texas,
this morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
MI are the only Pills to take
f1OOQ'S PIlIS with Hoods sarsaparilla
TOUGH NEGROES.
Refuse to Allow the Coroner to Hold
An Inquest.

Refuse to Allow the Coroner to Hold
An Inquest.
st. Joseph, Mo-, March 29-Knives
and clubs were used in a race war in
the northern part Of the city last eve
ming and several deaths may be the
result. Coroner Richmond attempted
to hold an inquest on the body of
Mrs. James Payne, a negro woman,
who died under circumstances that
are considered suspicious, and the
husband of the dead woman and her
neighbors resisted. The coroner and
constable were driven away by mob
headed by Payne. They returned an
hour later accompanied by nearly a
dozen police officers heavily armed
and the trouble was renewed. A hun
dred negroes had gathered and refus-
ed to give the body up to the coroner
The police and negroes fought with
knives, clubs and revolvers. The dead
body was carried out of the house. A
desperate attempt was made to get
possession of the body by the negroes
after it had been taken to an under
takers shop. Several hundred negroes
gathered about the place but were
held at bay by the police guard that
was placed about the premises, The
inquest has not yet been finished.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
WAR CORRESPONDENT KILLED

Washington, March 29.-The follow
ing dispatch was received from Con-
sui General Lee dated Havana yester-
day: Mr.. G. f. Crosby, at New York,
the representative of the Chicago Re-
cord, is reported killed while watching
with n field glass the combat between
the Spanish and insurgent forces near
Arroyo Blanco, close to the boundary
Of Puerto Principe and Santa Clara.
He came to the island January 30,and
is said to have graduated at st. Cyr,
France.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
NOMINATIONS.

Washington, March 29.-Presiden-
tial nominations were made today, to-
wit:
Henry Clay Evans, Tennessee, COM
missioner of pensions.
Registrars of land office David c.
Fleming. Colorado, at Sterling, Col,
Mat. Theodo Beall, Ohio, at Lead
vile, Col.
Charlemagne Towers of Pennsylva-
mia, minister to Austria and Hungary.
Arson Burlingame Johnson, of Col
orado. consul at Fuchan, China.
VIM. Shallenberger, Of Pennsylya.
mia. second assistant postmaster gen.
eral.
Thos. Ryan, of Kansas, first assist
ant secretary of interior.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
BIG STRIKE DECLARED.

New York, March ga strike Of
the steam filters in this city, in which
between 10000 and 10000 men many
be involved was declared today when
over LOO steam filters refused to go
to work in their shops. The strike is
the result of a probable lockout on
the part of the bosses. The latter an,
nOunced Saturday that the agreement
hitherto existing between themselves
and their employees would no longer
be considered and those who wished
to report for work this morning must
sign new rules. The men, however,
refused to sign and so a strike is on.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
AT POPULAR PRICES.

The Punch Robertson company pre-
scented "Rose Cottage" for its debut
at the Grand opera house last night
to a crowded house at popular prices.
The company was delayed in its
arrival and the performance was late
in beginning and closing but the audi
ence was we'll pleased with the good
performance and was not at all in
cOnvenienced.
The company is very capable and
deserves full support.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
RAILARD'S SNOW IMMINENT.

is a remedy that would be in every
home If all knew what thousands in
alr parts of the continent have learn
ed. Those who have used ordinary
Iiniments are amazed at what Snow
Liniment does and the rapidity with
which it does it. Cures Lame Back,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sorness, Brui-
SEES, Strains-Muscular pains any
where. Equally good for animals.
r. E. Morse, travelling salesman, Gal
weston. Texas, says: Two bottles Of
Billiards. Snow Linimnet cured me of
Rheumatism of three months stand
ing" When buying, remember Snow
Liniment has ne substitute. Price,
so cents. Sold by E. Reuss, and G.
SchasSe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
SPANISH VICTORY.
Important Prisoners Captured-Lieut.
Terry is Wounded and Dies.

Terry is Wounded and Dies.
Havana, March 29.-Gen. Herman
dez VelascO in continuing his opera
tions in the hills of Pinar Del Rio with
a column of troops under his command
engaged yesterday morning at Caba-
zedas, Del Rio Hondo district, with
an insurgent force numbering 100 men
under Gen. Ruiz Rivera. The hsur-
gents were dispersed and their posi-
ton captured after an hours fighting.
The troops captured a number OF pris-
oners, including Major General Ruiz
Rivera, his chief of staff, Col. Baca-
lao, and his adjutant, Lieut.. Terry.
Gen. Rivera and Lieut.. Terry were
both wounded. Gen. Rivera succeed
ed General Antonio Maceo in COM
mand of the insurgent forces in Pinar
Del Rio and he is considered next IN
military Importance to Maxine Co
mez. The insurgents left ten men
killed and the troops puruing the enc
my captured a quantity of arms, am
munition, dynamite caps, etc. Troops
had one man killed, Lieut.. Wolgzenen
and twenty-four soldiers wounded and
Rivera and his chief of staff, Col. Ba-
calao were brought in as prisoners at
San Cristobal, province of Pinar Del
Rio, last evening. Lieut.. Terry died
while on the way to San Cristobal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
FLASHES

line county COUlIulSSlOueTS dWdlu-
ed a contract this morning to Chas.
Schumm to repair the plastering and
tin roof of the county jail, for S11O.
-Ex-Fire man Miller and ex-Police-
man Rodgers have gone into the pro-
duce commission business together.
Hoods Pills cure nausa, sick
headache, indigestion, biliousness.
All druggists, 25 cents.
Two of the chief sweaters had
knockout on South Alamo street Sat
urday night.
ALI humors of the blood, from the
small pimple to the dreadful scrofula
sore, are cured by Hoods Sarsaparil-
la, which thoroughly purifies, vital
ICES and enriches the blood.
Mrs. Bell Dilgard, corner San ia
cinto and Monterey streets, Prospect
hill, has invited the Alamo w. G. T. q.
and friends to a parlor meeting at her
home tomorrow at o'clock.
CEMENT AND LIME AT HENRY
PAULY'S. TELEPHONE s.. 1s-lmo
The Casino association bowling
team won three straight games at
ninepins over the New Braunfels
team yesterday in this city.
Stove repairing done at $40 East
Commerce street. 2-26-1mo.
A social party was given at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Zapfs, on
Water street last night.
A dance will be given tomorrow
night at Mrs. Bracey's boarding house
on Prospect hill.
Ed Cook, porter for the Crystal
saloon, is laid up with sprained back
caused by EVERYTHING.
Mr.. r. r. Claridge, who has been
laid up with a sprained ankle, is out
today on crutches.
-LOST-A young setter dog, glossy
black. Return to Eugene Hernandez,
322 SOledad street and receive reward.
3-29-1t
j. T. Bauta, Of West End, reports
the theft Of n saddle from him re-
Gently.
Walter Powell and another negro
boy named Robinson, have been ar
rested by the police as suspicious
characters. They are suspected of
being petty thieves.
The Joske Bros. defeated the City
Drummers in a game Of baseball at
the Jockey club grounds yesterday
morning by a score Of Is to IL.
"A. ]. Nix has reported to the police
the theft Of horse from his place on
Avenue B.
A runaway occurred Saturday
night on North Laredo street and the
occupant of the vehicle, a Catholic
priest, was thrown out.
Frank Sanders and Willie Rife
had lively fist fight early yesterday
morning at the corner of Laredo and
West Commerce streets.
Charles Bill was arrested by Off
Ger Ludwig today for leaving his team
alone. His express wagon horse ran
away on Commerce street this morn
ing and collided with vehicle in front
of Shafer & Braden's place and broke
Geo. Eichlitz's buggy.
The car tracks on the West End
street car line were torn up this morn
ing on Ruiz street to permit of the
sewer work.
Mr.. James Lewis Malone, the
champion pool player of the world
has arrived in the city and is staying
at the Menger. He will give an exhi-
bitiOn of his fancy shots in the Men
ger pool room tomorrow night at the
invitation of Mr.. Kampmann.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
IT is MURDER.

Jim Woods Died Today From a Bull
let Wound.
Josh Roberts, who shot Jim Woods,
on Saturday night, March 20, will now
have a charge of murder to answer
to. Woods had been in the city hos
pital since the shooting, the particu-
lars of which appeared in the Sunday
Light of the following day, and died
at noon today. He leaves a wife.
Woods and Roberts both are colored.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
BEGGARS MUST GO.

An order has gone forth from the
city authorities to keep all beggars
from plying their trade on the streets
and plazas. This morning the colored
blind man with the tin cup who has
had the stand on the north side of
Main plaza so long, was take by two
officers to the city hall, where he was
told by the captain, of the order, which
embraces all classes, white, negroes,
MeXicans and so forth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
BICYCLE RACE.

Washington, d. c., March 29.-At 10
o'clock a. m. the score of the cOntes-
tants in the six day bicycle race stood:
Lawson 10 miles, ScOch 179, Albert
179, Golden 1914, Cassiday 1876, Ford
124, Riveree 11S, Muller Sc. Muller
stopped to change wheels, taking a
much lighter wheel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
ONE DAY LOST.

Austin, Tex, March 29.-(Special)-
After several attempts this morning
both Houses had to adjourn owing to
the absence Of a quorum. Members
who went home Saturday are unable
to get back. owing to washouts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
TURKISH OFFICER ARRESTED.

ConStaninople, March 29.-The Tur-
kish squadron has not left the Oar
danelles. Hakka Pasha, commander of
the Turkish troops at Yokat, in the
Siyas district where the massacres Of
Armenians recently occurred, has been
dismissed and arrested on demand Of
the representatives of the Powers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
ALARMING NEWS.

Memphis, Tenn, March 29.-Over-
flow reports are not encouraging to-
day to those fighting the waters. From
a local standpoint all is serene, but
reports are flying thick and fast as
to breaks below Helena. The levee
at Wayside, Miss, gave way shortly
after midnight last night. This was
confirmed this morning by subsequent
telegram.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
ILLEGALLY USING THE MAILS.

Deputy United States Lancaster ar
rested Jay Maplethorpe this morning
on charge of using the mails for
fraudulent purposes. Maplethorpe
is charged with having operated his
scheme in Denver, Col, where he is
wanted He has telegraphed to
friends in Denver, notifying them of
his arrest, and expects to give bond.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
GOT HIS JUST DUES.

Perry, Okla, March 29.-Emmet
Jones, fourteen years old, has been
sentenced to the reform school for
two years for shooting his uncle at
Grey Horse, in the Usage nation.
Jones shot his relative because he OBJ
jected to his eleyen-year-old daugh-
ter and young Jones being married.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
SHIPS MOVING.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 29.-The
battleship Texas sailed today for
Brooklyn. The Iowa sails tomorrow
and will have her trial in Boston har-
Dor Wednesday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
NOTICE.

The annual election of the board
Of directors Of the San Antonio Real
Estate, Building and Loan associa-
ton will take place at their office on
April 6. 1897.
20 st H. CUNNINGHAM, Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
BASS CASE POSTPONED.

Charles L. Bass will have his pre-
liminary hearing tomorrow morning,
so United States Commissioner Bates
decided this morning, when the hour
for the trial arrived.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
HEAVY PENALTY.

Baltimore, Md, March 29-Dr. 10,
seph ]. Ruiz was convicted today OF
filibustering, sentenced to eighteen
months Jail and fined $500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29

Robert and Richard Schulze were
hunting east of the Salado yesterday
and were under a tree during the
storm. They killed fifteen rabbits, two
dozen doves and found a nest of rat
tie snakes, killing six Of the reptiles.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
THE LEYEE BROKEN.

Jackson. Miss, March ga tele-
gram from Greenville, Miss, says
break has occurred in the levee at
Lake Lee, six miles from Greenville.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoae. IS
cents q bottle. 9-27-lyr-eod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
FAMILIES ENDANGERED.

Quincy, Ills, March 20. There is no
danger from floods to Quincy, but
families on the islands and in the
Missouri bottoms have been driven
out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
Z iirst

Last and all the time Hoods Sarsaparilla
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
Sarsaparills, because 1t ersdicates the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29

The recorder had only nine cases
to dispose of this morning. The re-
corder was Mayor Callaghan.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
! as

Vestige Of those impurities which have
been developing, perhaps for years, in
the blood. Hoods Ssrsaparills cures
nervousness by feeding the nerves upon
pure, rich blood. 1t absolutely and per-
manently cares when all other medicines
fail, because Hoods Sarsaparilla
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-29
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
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-06

VIZ ASIED-A CHlOred virl for general
w houscwo1k. reference required. GO3
Delaware nveu 10, IL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-06
His BELIEF.
Public Expression Of 1t. by New Bruns.
wick Citizen.

A mans creed or belief always has 9
foundation, Its either matter Of faith OF
personal experience. Tho belief on ONT
subject at least has had many changes In
our locality Of late and as the question Is
ono Of intense public interest we have
boon investigating few cases with the
view of placing the facts before our read,
ers. Our representative called on MIR.
John Gray. at No. 80 Jersey Avenue, Now
Brunswick, q we'll known man in his bust.
ness, which Is that of stone mason. Mr..
Gray has found his trade quite load on
his back, the heavy lifting being very try
ing and causing lamensss aud weakness
OF the back.
For seven or eight years he has boon
troubled from his kidneys; this complaint
has kept Mr.. Gray off and on sufferer
varying In its severity as it does with
thousands, but the change has como at
last. and he halls the conquerer of his
trouble with this expression of praise; Il
believe Doan's Kidney Pills" This is his
belief and good reason he has for 1t. We
will lot him give the particulars in his own
words He says: For seven or eight years
I,have had u bad!b back so bad that it laid me
up for three months. When suffering l
could not stoop or lift anything, in fact
even when doing anything it hurt me.
Headache, scalding urine, shooting pains
that started from tho back round the side
were other marked symptoms.
One box OF Doan's Kidney Pills that
gotat Van Potts drug store, checked it
within two days. l kept on using them
and grew better, although cannot say
am cured. tho help received by ono who has
suffered SO long and SO severely, Is so wei.
come that cannot fully express 1t. Yes
believe In Doan's Kidney Pills"
Doans Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers. Price 90 cents. Mailed by Eos
ter-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. sole agents
for the U. S.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-06
FELL DOWN STAIRS.
William c. nartln, the Well Known Liv.
crman Seriously Injured. .r.E.S

William c. Martin fell down flight Of
stairs ut his home No. 1927 Adams street,
this morning and WINS severely injured
about the head.
Mr.. Martin keeps n livery stable on East
Third street noar Orange, and usually gots
up about o'clock This morning when
he reached tho top step he fell to the bot
tom one landing on his head.
The edge of tho second step cut decp
cash in Ills face extending from the top Of
his forehead to his chin.
Mr.. Martin is IS years old and weighs
over $50 pounds. His injuries may DO
more serious than known at present,
Twenty years ago whilo driving II spirit
ell span Of horses OH King street they ran
away.
Mr. Martin was thrown out Of the car.
riase and landed on tho curb. He was
unconscious and remained in that condi.
tion for eight hours. A year later he foil
In IL faint as tho result Of tho accident
1t is supposed that fainting spell was the
cause Of his falling down stairs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-06
CONDUCTOR HIGGINS BURIED
High Mass Over His Remains Said In st.
2 Paui's Church. A Touching Incident

Funeral services over the remains OF
Charles @. Higgins, tho B. g. o. railroad
conductor who lost his life at Bal timore
last "Wednesday, were hold this morning in
ST. Paul's r. q. Church, which ed,flce was
crowded with friends and relatives. Dur.
ing the morning the body was viewed at
the home No300 Van Buren, street and the
room whore 1t lay was almost filled with
floral embems, From the deceased's
brothers was q sacred heart which was
handsome Among the other omblems
were two from tho order of Railroad Train
men and Locomotive Engineers. 1ndiyid.
ual friends also sent handsome pieces
which made by far tho most handsome
collection ever seen here.
Probably the most valued one by the
family is a cross which found Its way to
the house under circumstances which are
touching Some time ago mn elderly wo.
man with two children boarded u Balti.
more Il Ohio railroad train with tickets
for the West Junction. They Alighted
there when tho train stopped and then
found that they had made mistake
They desired to 60 to the West Yard,
which Is on the Pennsylvania railroad.
Finding their mistake tho party started to
walk homo. Some hours later Conductor
Higgins found them weary and foot sore
several miles down the railroad.
Thinking that they were lost he stopped
his train, lifted the woman and children
on bis freight engine and brought them to
tho West Yard Last night while the
mourners were gathered in the homo of
the deceased a plainly dressed woman up.
peared with n small, but pretty wreath,
and In m embarrassed way asked that
she might lay 1t with the other flowers
about thu casket. The request was Of
course granted, and after placing the
wreath among the other offerings tho
woman tearfully went her way. 1t was
the woman whom Conductor Higgins had
Defriended. AT the Cathedral the woman
appeared this morning with the other
lnOurnerj.