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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
SIOAN'S OFFER

San Francisco, Feb 26.-Tom Sloan,
the Beau Brummel of the turf, is con-
sidering an offer, the most fiattering
ever made to a jockey. Pierre Loril-
lard has entries in the Lincolnshire
handicap to be run the latter part of
March and his chances of landing this
rich plum are so rosy that he is desir-
Gus of securing the services of Tod
Sloan. He is willing to pay hand
some retainer TO secure the phenOme-
non jockey. If satisfactory arrange
mentS are made Sloan will, in all
probability. have TO ride against the
Prince of Wales Derby winner. Per
SimmOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
\ MARSH OUTLOOK.

New York, Feb. ga special 10 the
Herald from Athens says:
Dispatches from TurnavO state that
seven hundred Turkish troops have
arrived at ElasSOnia. Two other de-
tachments are expected shortly.
Six batteries are on their way to the
frontier.
RedjeI Pasha, until now i'll command
at Bagdad, has been appointed com
mander-in-chief. The cruisers Mycali
and Sfakirea have arrived at the
Piraue of Crete.
The Grand Duke George, of Russia,
has arrived at PatraS on board the
Trareva and leaves at once for an I'M
known destination.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
MAYBE THEY'RE OFF FOR CUBA

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb 26.-The dy-
Mantle cruiser, Vesuvius, now in port.
has been ordered TO leave here at once
and join the cruiser Marbelhead which
left the mouth of the ST. Johns river
Tuesday, and is now at Key West.
4 dispatch received from Washing
ton by Captain Pillsbury, of the We
suvius, said that n superior naval Off
GER would arrive in this city today,
when the vessel will proceed south
with him.
Immediately upon receipt of the tel
etgram the Vesuvius began filling her
bunkers with coal. Groceries and
other supplies were also taken aboard
in large quantities. No one seems To
know what is up. Several cipher
messages have been sent to and from
Washington.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
4 RECEPTION FOR ADLAI.

bloomington, ILL.,, Feb. 26.-Vicc
President Stevenson and family will
return to Bloomington Immediately ar
ter the Inauguration and will re-occu-
py the Stevenson homestead on Frank
lin square. Arrangements are being
made to tender popular welcome to
the ex-vice president on his arrival
here, and the plans have been COM
pleted for Il reception and banquet in
his honor on the evening of March 8.
This is to be participated in by the
friends and neighbors of Mr.. Steven
son, regardless OF politics.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
CAPT. JACK SICK.

Capt Jack Hays" as he GALES him
self, notorious character, well known
to the city police, has been lying in
the rear yard of house at the corner
of East and Dolorosa streets, for two
days past, evidently very i'll, and
should be removed to the county hos
pital, as he is a county patient. Jack
says he is 10 years old. He becomes
afflicted with insanity at the regular
changes of the moon and cuts up all
sorts of capers when so afflicted. He
is half-breed Mexican-Indian. il is
claimed.S;
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
MAKING HIMSELF SCARCE.

San Francisco, Feb. 26.-"Big JIM"
a prominent Chinese has been obliged
to fly secretly from the city to avoid
the vengeance of the Sam Yup high
binders, who had vowed to kill him in
reprisal for the death of Little Pete"
supposed to have been killed by the
Re Yups, to which Big Jim" belong
ed. Big Jim has been disposing Of
his affairs for several days and has
gone to Victoria, Il. c., where he will
embark for China on the steamer sail
ing today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
RAILROAD NOTES.

e.. W. Fish. commercial agent of the
Mexican National, arrived in the city
from Laredo last night.
j. Il. Bonner, superintendent Of tel
egraph of the Southern Pacific, came
in from New Orleans yesterday and
returned last night.
B. w. Thacker, general freight and
passenger agent of the Mexican Ma
tional, arrived in the city last night on
business connected with his road.
Vice President and General Man
ager NJ. ID. MOnserrate, of the Aran-
Eas Pass, left for New Orleans this
morning, accompanied by his family,
TO attend Mardi Gras.
A new time card will go into effect
next week on the Gulf Shore which
will cause the regular train to lay over
at CibOlo river all night for the ac-
Commodation of the StOckdale people.
George F. Lupton, of the Arkansas
Pass general passenger department,
has returned from Beeville, where he
attended the immigration convention.
He reports Il most successful meeting.
General Freight and Passenger
Agent ]. f. Galbraith OF the lnterna-
tional, arrived in the city this morn
ing, accompanied by Dan J. Price, the
assistant general passenger agent OF
that road
Robert s. Fife. the popular CONNER
cial agent Of hte Missouri, Kansas
and Texas in this city, will make his
future headquarters in Denison next
month. J. II. McCarty, commercial
agent for the Katy at Denison, will
relieve Mr.. Fife in the San Antonio
office.
The work of completing the CibOlo
bridge on the Gulf Shore will COM
mence Monday morning. The bridge
material has arrived and been shipped
10 the front and the bridge force are
now only awaiting the bracing for the
bridge which will arrive today or to-
morrow.
Mr. Neil Smith Graham, of the
Alamo National bank. and Miss Ruby
Martin. daughter of Il. j. Martin,
general passenger and freight agent of
the Arkansas Pass railway were mar
RED last evening at Z O'Clock in the
First Presbyterian church. A recep-
ton and supper was afterward given
at the BeXar, after which the bridal
party left in a special car for visit
to New Orleans.
Jerry Cain, formerly Switchman
on the Southern Pacific, passed
through the city yesterday en- route
from Mexico to Chicago. Kahn is
the same man who was sentenced to
he shot by the Mexican authorities
hut the sentence was later committed
to life Imprisonment. Owing to Kain's
splendid department in prison he only
served eight years of his sentence,
when through friends, President Di-
NJ pardoned him. Kahn it is said,
was charged with stealing car load
of goods from the Mexican Central
which was consigned TO the govern
ment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
THE FIGHT AND FIGHTERS.
COrbett and FitZ Both Look Fine
Stuart COnvelescing.

COrbett and F1tZ Both Look Fine
Stuart Convelescing
Carson, New, Feb. 26.-Until Cor
bett and FitzsimmOns show some eff
fects of the steady training they have
just started on, all prophesies are val
ueless. COrbetts friends stay with
him steadily and are as enthusiastic
as ever about his chances, while the
admirers of FitZsimmOns seem to be
increasing, the change being brought
about, no doubt, by the excellent APP
pearance of the Australian.
Stuart is still confined to his room.
Warmer weather conditions are al
already beginning to show their effect
on him, however, and he looks strong
er today than at any time since the
beginning of his Illness. His doctor
promises to have him on the street
again by Saturday. The ampitheatre
work is going ahead rapidly. Over
one hundred men are now employed
on the building and this number will
be doubled at the beginning of next
week. Tickets are being asked for in
large blocks, several more big sales
being already reported.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
COREA AND RUSSIA.

New York, Feb. ga special To the
Herald from st. Petersburg says;
Opinions here are coming quite
around to the idea that the autonomy
OF Crete is the best solution of that
wearisOme question.
But Greece's pretensiOns are not ac-
cepted, although she is given credit
for having united the Powers.
Concerning the Corean question
which once more comes to the front
in connection with the Russian-Japan-
csc treaty, Just published, the Novosti
says that If Japan knows when the
right time comes to retire, Russia and
she will get on oil right
Another journal says that in the fu-
ture many difficulties are certain T."
occur between Russia and Japan.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
4 NINE TO CLOSE.

Salt Lake. Utah. Feb, 26.-Captain
Delamar has surrendered the option
held on the Mercur mine in Utah and
forfeited the $25, 900 deposited for the
same. He claims the owners refused
to make certain concessions asked for.
Captain Delamar has also decided to
close down the great DClamar mines
Of Nevada and suspend operations in
the mills on March I. This action he
saws was taken on account OF strong
Indications that a strike was brewing
among the six hundred employees at
the mine. The mine will he closed
for an indefinite period.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
BRAZILIAN ADVICES.

The Revolution Is Growing Rapidly
And The Federal Commander
Wants More Troops.
New York. Feb. 26.-The Herald's
correspondent in Rio Janeiro, Brazil.
telegraphS that 5000 fanatics are now
centered in strong positions and ne
ceiving daily, from sources unknown
to the government, great quantities Of
arms. ammunition and provisions.
The chief of the Federal troops has
demanded re-infOrcements from the
Brazilian government to make an at
tack on the fanatics.
There have been published in Rio
JaneirO startling revelations of the in
trigucs of the members of a big Ell
rOpean syndicate, now negotiating for
the lease of railways in Brazil. II is
charged that attempts have been made
to bride many high officials.
There was 4 big reception in TN"
government palace in Rio JaneirO {"
celebrate the anniversary of the adop-
ton of the new legislation.
The Italians, who were damaged
during the recent troubles in Brazil,
have fled claims in court asking for
the retarded indemnity.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
THE GLOVES
With Which COrbett and Fitz Are To
Fight Are On Their Road.

With Which COrbett and FitZ Are To
Fight Are On Their Road.
Chicago, Feb. 26.-In an express
package that left this city for Carson
City, New, last night, were four pairs
of the finest boxing gloves that skill
and experience could make. They are
the ones that will encase the hands of
COrbett and FitZsimmons when time Is
called for the big fight, March 18th.
They were especially designed by a
maker of this city who took the meas
urements of the hands of the men
some time ago, when Dan Stuart gave
him the order. There are two pairs
for each man.
Each glove weighs a trifie over five
ounces, just enough over to make GER
tain of their weight They are the
finest velvet tanned dog skin and stuff
fed with selected curled hair. The
cuffs or wrists are extra long and we'll
stuffed and the fronts are laced with
heavy ribbons.
They contain Il patent safety grip,
the inside being so made that the
fighter can clinch his fists with great
firmneSS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
PLAGUE CONGRESS.
Members At Work-Uncle Sans Rep
resentative Arrives.

Members At Work-Uncle Sans Rep
resentative Arrives.
New York, Feb. 26.--A special to the
Herald from Venice, says:
In n conversation with Count Luet-
Tow, the Austrian delegate to the In
ternational Plague congress, he said
the instructions given by his govern
ment were to avoid as much as posi-
Bile purely diplomatic and political
questions. The present conference
was to see if the action of the ORES
den and Paris conferences regarding
the prevention of cholera could not bc
attributed to the Bubonic pest, and
have it ratified by Turkey. and one of
the objects is to obtain this ratifica-
ton.
1t was reported al the sitting of the
plenary congress that no answer had
been received from the Porte in re-
Spouse To the Congress request to
ratify it.
The ROumanian delegate described
the measure taken TO stop the pilgrim
ages from ROumania and the Persian
delegate explained the sanitary organ
iZation at Teheran.
Surgeon Goddard, of the United
States navy, has arrived to represent
his country in the congress.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
AN ODD VISITOR.

Charles Marc, Of the United States
battleship bennington" sailing be-
tween California and South America,
is in the city. He is attired in his
uniform and is quite an attraction on
the streets of an inland city like San
Antonio. He is here for treatment
for ear trouble. He leaves tonight for
New York to he transferred to another
cruiser. He says he would like to see
the United States take hand in the
Cuban affair and that it would be the
proudest moment of his life to fight
for Cuba's liberty
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
DEATH PENALTY.

HuuStOns Second Afro American tx
position-A Father Kidnaps His
Children.
Houston. Texas, Feb. 26.-Special.-
Bishop A. Grant and Ed. Banks have
filed a charter with the secretary of
state for the incorporation of a COM
pany to give an Afro-American expo
Sition in this city for three months in
1897. The state will be asked to give
S25, 900 and Congress $4,000
This morning Judge Gavin
morning at IL o'clock Judge Gavin
pronounced sentence of death on Alex
Terrell. the rape fiend, who assaulted
Mrs. Jackson. He will hang April 2.
A warrant has been issued for the
arrest of Emil Dolishal, charged with
kidnapping three children from his
wife. The Dolishals have been sepa-
rated, and yesterday while Mrs. Dol
ishal was at work, Dolishal drove up
in hack and ran of with the chill
dren. He is thought to have gone to
San Antonio to put the children in the
orphans home.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
THE NEW LIGHTS.

The incandescent and arc lamps OF
the new Mutual Electric company
plant were turned on for trial last
night about $50 o'clock for short
time and were found to give beauti-
fully white clear light
One Of the pretty arc lamps has been
hung in front of Kaiteyer's drug store
on Military plaza, one in front of JOS
Ike Brothers store, and one in front
Of the street car office. Houston street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Lena Michel celebrated her
Goth birthday anniversary last We'd
nesday evening at the residence of her
parents on Elm street, with n large
party of guests as follows: Mr. and
Mrs Puppe, Mr.. and Mrs. christopher,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Scholl, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Schaub, Misses Puppe,
Christopher, Hannich, Michel, Messrs.
Lange. Puppe, Zimmerman, and 9th
ers. Dancing and refreshments were
enjoyed until late.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
ALDERMAN OFFENDED.

Chicago, Feb. 26-Alderman James
l.. Campbell, of the Twelfth ward. has
begun Il libel suit against Geo. Il.
Cole. president of the Municipal NO-
terS' league, asking for $4,000 DANA
geS. \ circular was recently issued
by the league purpOrting to give the
council records of the various alder
men whose term expire this spring.
In this circular Alderman Campbell
is referred to in rather an uncOmpli-
mentary manner
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
LINE OFFICERS.

Salt Lake, Utah, Feb. pa list Of
general officers for the Oregon Short
Line company, has been given out as
follows:
W. III. Bancroft. vice president and
general manager; S. w. Eccles, gener-
nj freight and traffic manager; f. +.
Calvin, general superintendent; ID. e.
Burtri, general passenger and ticket
agent; ]. c. O'Melveny. chief engin-
Ger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
DEATH OF MRS. +. +. HITCH
COCK

Mrs. James Z. Newcomb is i'll receipt
of telegram announcing the death Of
her mother at Orwell, VT, this morn
ing at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Hitchcock had
passed the allotted three score and
ten years and for the past year grad
ually failed in health until relieved by
death; her three daughters, Mrs. c. E.
Bush, of Orwell, VT, Mrs. J. G.. Grin
nell of Chicago, and Mrs. Newcomb OF
this city, besides numerous relatives
survive and mourn her death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
SPECIAL CENTENNIAL DAYS.

Nashville. Tenn, Feb. 26.-The eX-
ecutive committee of the Tennessee
Centennial fixed the following special
dates for important events: Governors
day, June l, to which governors of all
states will be invited; Kappa Alpha
Fraternity day, June Is: StenOgraph-
er's day at the request of the National
Association of StenographerS. Aug. (.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
UTAH DON'T WANT FIGHTS.

Salt Lake, Utah, Feb. 26.-Represcn-
tative Kenner's bill introduced in the
Legislature several days ago to legal
ize prize fighting was defeated in the
House
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
CHICAGO MARKET

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Cattle: Receipts
$500; market slow but steady; moth
ing good here. Texas steers. SO. l56I
$40. Sheep: Receipts. 1000: mar
kct. barely steady.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
SNOW pREDICTED

Washington, Feb. 26.-For Western
Texas: Local SHOWS, followed by
fair weather Saturday; colder tonight
and warmer Saturday, with northerly
winds shifting to sOutherly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
TELEPHONE

Over the lines of the SOUTHWEST
ERN TELEGRAPH AND TELE-
PHONE COMPANY TO many of the
principal cities and towns of
TEXAS
Toll Stations in the Central Office,
Hotels and other convenient locations.
VI. F. THOMAS, Local Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
PERU-U.S. COMMERCIAL TREATY

New York, Feb. 26.-Thc HerIld>
correspondent in Lima, Peru, tcle-
graphs that the Peruvian government
will probably send special minister
to the United States 70 arrange for Il
treaty Of commerce.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
F, CrooS ( Co., Bankers.

AND DEALERS IN EXCHANGE.
Sight drafts on the principal cities
of the United States and on all Euro
pean countries. Also drafts on Mon
terey, Mexico, payable in Mexican dol
lars. Foreign coin and currency
bought and sold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-26
THE TURNER'S BOWL.

The second series of games for the
Turner Bowling championship was
played last night between CaISain
Dukes and Captain Briam's teams.
Each team won a game. the following
being the scores:
First game:
Dukes 81 n II ~ ~ :b2-199
Brian 3S 10 81 AZ a 1920
Second game:
Dukes - So 81 81 "a 25-21S
Brian 2724 II A 56 27-195
Ed. Schroeder carried off the hOnors
for the best bowling of the evening.
4 new schedule to provide for two
games a week will be inaugurated.
The games will be played Tuesday and
Thursday nights, beginning next week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-14
Thanksgiving Linens.

There's always fascination about Linens for
the thrifty housewife. There's double fascina-
ton when, as in this case, prices are so much be-
meath values. It's the old story-o verproduction.
The maker started out with theory and had to
face condition. He had to realize, and in order
to realize he was compelled to sell at loss. The
benefit goes where it rightfully belongs. We are
thus enabled to quote you prices on Linen about
IS per cent cheaper than old prices.
Table DamaSk, in bleachsd and unbleached, So to
"a inches wide, ranging in price, per yard,
Csc, Csc, Soc, 60c, 69c, up to $3.50
Napkins and Doylies, all extra large and best value
TOR your money, per dozen.
Csc, Soc, sec, 75c, 500, up to So. so
See our line of Table Linen Sets, consisting of
Frnged and HemStitched Cloth with NAPKINS
to match. All are going at special prices.
We offer some exceptional inducements in Huck
and Damask Towels, Bed Spreads, ready-made
Sheets and Pillow Cases, Tickings, etc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-14

Know what to do with fortune, unless
perhaps, his wife came to his aid
Among Other stories that hoyered In the
history OF the Burkstown Inn was one
when Involved a ghost. In the room where
Nne FORMER keeper had died peculiar no ses
We're heard at unearthly hours, signing,
moaning aud. In fact, all the other indica-
.,ons wnioh point TO the existence of ghosts
were said TO be present On account OF this
the chamber had long since been aban-
doned.
listened with keen interest TO the won
derful tales about the haunted roam and
then suddenly resolved to lnysstigate-to
sleep In that chamber that very night and
SEQ Tor myself all that was TO be sem.
told Bunk OF my purpose. He shook his
mead shrugged his shoulders, but instead
~ warning me and offering a food of pro-
tests as ! expected, he merely tpok his
pipe from his mouth. let Nv a quart or So
h yeilowish juice from between a pair az
prown-stained lips ard. opening one corner
OF his Wide mouth. lazily called ON,
Jane. Ills wife appeared and he IN
minated that should settle the matter
with the odd woman" The prospect of !,
Zee persuaded the wife aud off she went
70 arrange for my bed in thar Inflated
room.
:, Al o'clock that evening bid tho fam !.
ily good might. took my candle. sseenapa
the rickeey stairs and entered the chamber
OF horrors The atmosphere was heavy
and had peculiar odor that waa MOI a,
all pleasing, However, | latrhed tho door
aha was soon in bed, Having propped my.
sell up with pillows, | was prepared IN
await the coming of the ghost
overhead the dusty rafters, which onee
usu experienced ehe sensation OF being
whitewashed. but which were now a d,r,y
h,n,,. 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-14

70 my four children, Zoe Iiana Itder-
nun, Ruth Dana Draper. paul Trna
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nieantimo the issue Of said child shall
receive the profits income. etc ~, Sts
parents share VI 80
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,ne snares and stocks OF the Sun pri,.e
ing ana Publishing association I'M, i,
my wire is not living said shares and
my children. aiions
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eHecutor, with power TO i,iysnst ana sail
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OF the Sun Printing and pnh,,shi,n
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snerefrom shall revert TO my wife ana
=. her death to my children. SHARE ana
share alike. anu
he Vaiue OF Mr.. Dana'e esta,a 4. .a,I
= pe between Sl,00O,000 and 81 ,2O0. ono an
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, :, oec Which which is said to be worth res-,.
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"a intimate friend OF the deceased esi,.-
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