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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
PLIGHT OF TWO SOCIETY MEN.
Dress in Baggage Car But Are on Time
at y Dance.

Two young society men who left town
on an afternoon express train TO attend
n dance at LenoX had a most amusing
experience not long ago, says the New
York Mail and Express. The train lost
considerable time and a careful estimate
made of the time required to dress and
reach the dance on their arrival showed
these young men that they would be
very lac indeed.
\ way out Of the difficulty was found
by one of the young men, who made the
suggestion that they dress in the bag
gage car and then they could proceed
to the dance Immediately upon the ar
rival of the train. They went to the car,
found their dress-suit cases and pro-
ceeded to change their attire. Clothes
of all kinds were scattered about the
car, when the door opened suddenly and
the conductor came in. He took in the
situation at glance and laughed at the
plight of the young men.
Although one of them landed at the
station with dress clothes, no tie and
yellow shoes, he quickly remedied these
defects and drove at once to the house
where the entertainment was being
given.
These two young men had their dance
and were not very late, owing to their
acrobatic performances of dressing in
a baggage car on train going over a
very rough road at 40 miles an hour and
80 minutes late at that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
THE ARMENIAN CONSPIRACY.
Reason for the General Repugnance to q
Fish Diet.

The authorities were fully aware of
the conspiracy, and, instead of taking
steps to nip it in the bud, they armed
the populace to massacre the Armenian
population as soon as the first bomb
exploded, says the English Illustrated
Magazine. To crush the plot was simply
to seize handful of men; to let them
have their way was to enjoy the oppor-
tunity of Strengthening several thou
sands of innocent people. This was so
characteristic of Turkish statecraft
that it cannot surprise anybody who
is acquainted with the Ottoman system
of government. The complicity of
the police was attested by numbers Of
eyewitnesses, who told me they had
seen both ends of street guarded by
the zaptiehs, while the mob broke into
the houses and murdered the inmates.
! had from the mouth of Turkish min
lister the admission that verbal instruc-
tions were given to the police TO en-
courage and supervise the massacres.
To call this the suppression of "a ris-
ing" is the grim irony which is among
the literary graces of the sultan and
his clerks. The actual killing of Ar
menians before the eyes of the foreign
residents was considerable business;
how many victims met their death by
drowning in the Bosphorus nobody was
able to compute, but was struck by
the general repugnance at the hotel 10
n fish dict althOuOh the fish at that
time were said to be remarkably fine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
MISSION CONFERENCE.

The Mission conference appointed
by the Baptist churches Of this city
at the request of DR.. J. Il. Gambrell
opened its exercises this morning at
First Baptist church, Rev. ID. s. Snod-
grass was elected as chairman, +. c.
Everett as secretary. The program
previously provided consisted of the
following subjects for discussion:
|. Holy spirit in missions.
.. Our denOminatiOnal schools and
missions.
3. How should a church organize
it's forces in order to do the most for
missions.
>. Pastors as mission leaders.
g. The influence of missions on
church life and progress.
Z. Woman's work in missions.
s. Texas mission fields.
Open conferences.
Owing to the early inclemency of
the weather the exercises did not begin
till II o'clock and the meeting adj
jOurned from 1915 to this after
noon. However, several most interest
ing talks were made on the subjects
selected for the hour. Pastors as mis-
sion leaders" There are beside Rev.
DR.. !. r. Gambrell. the general SUI
perintendent of missions for Texas,
quite number of pastors from Il dis
lance in attendance. The meetings
will he held from Q to II every morn
ing; from > to adjourn every afternoon
and from 7:3O to closing ut night. All
who love to listen to the warmeSt
expressions from warm hearts on the
subjects mentioned. are invited to at
tend this feast. All others should he
sure to come.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
TIE Daily tiqRt
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY II, 1897.
CAPTAIN MGIFFEN SUICIDES.
Served In The Late China-Japan war
In The Yulu Engagement.

Served In The Late China-Japan war
In The Yulu Engagement.
New York, Feb. l1.-Captain Philo
Norton McGiffen, who distinguished
himself on the Chinese side during the
Japan-China war, committed suicide
today by shooting himself at the post
graduate hospital Captain McGiffen
had been under treatment there for
about a month.
When found McGiffen had two pis-
tolls in his room. How he came in pos
session of them is not known. He left
a note saying he regretted the act he
was about to commit but gave no rea-
son for it. The captain was taken TO
the hospital about the middle or last
month by his friends and his physlc-
ian DR.. T. b. Robinson. About the
middle of January the captain became
insane and it was found necessary to
have him confined in the hospital. He
was taken to a room on the second
floor of the building with a window
opening onto Second avenue. He had
some sort of mental trouble for months
before it developed into insanity and
on his being removed to the hospital
he became so violent that it was
found necessary to place him in
straight jacket. AT that time and
since then DR.. Harmon attributed
his condition to wounds received in
the battle of the Yulu river. The broth
er of the dead man has been notified
and probably he will take charge of
the remains and attend to the burial
arrangements. Philo N. McGiffen who
commanded the Chinese ironclad Chen
Yuen at the battle of Yulu river, was
born in Washington, Pa, in 1862. He
was a son of Captain Norton McGif-
fen, who served in the Mexican war.
with distinction, and who was colonel
of the 8Sth Pennsylvania Volunteers
during the war of the rebellion. He
graduated from the Naval academy in
Annapolis with high honors in 'S2.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
HOSPITAL FOR CONSERVATIVES.
Advance Step Taken by Committee In
New York City.

Advance Step Taken by Committee In
New York City.
DR.. Herman Biggs, pathologist and
director of the laboratory of the board
of health, DR.. T. NJ. Prudden, Of the
Bellevue Medical college, and Health
Commissioner George B. Fowler, a
committee at New York ap-
pointed to report on the care
and treatment of cases of tuber-
culosis, have made report and recon-
mendation to the health board, suggest
ing that a hospital be erected for the ex-
elusive treatment of consumptives. The
report says that there are 10000 cases
of consumption in the city, and that at
least 80 persons daily contract the dis
ease from coming in contact with those
already infected.
Consumption, the committee de-
clares, is a contagious and deadly dis
ease, and should be treated as such.
The records of the health department
show that there were 5000 deaths from
tuberculosis during the last year.
"a great portion of this suffering and
death" the report says, IN view OF
modern scientific knowledge, we know
10 be largely preventable by the efficient
enforcement of simple, well understood
and easily applied methods of cleanli-
ness, disinfection and isolation"
The board of health adopted the re-
port and decided to take the necessary
steps toward the erection of the hospi-
tai proposed.
Nothing can be done In that direction
Immediately, as the board Of estimate
has already made its appropriations
for the year. At its next regular meet
ing the board will adopt an amendment
to the sanitary code and the legislature
win be asked to aid in the desired re-
form
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
THE FLEET SAFE.
Admiral Bunce'S Squadron Behaved
Admirably in the Storm.

Admiral Bunce'S Squadron Behaved
Admirably in the Storm.
New Orleans, Feb. 11.-Admiral
Bunce's squadron has arrived
in the port of Charleston after expert
encing severe storm with
all aboard the ships safe and well
with the exception of three sailors OF
the Maine. who were swept into the
sea by huge wave and drowned and
two sailors on the Marblehead. who
were so badly injured that they died.
The storm is said to he the tierceSt
the fleet ever encountered. but never
theless it afforded Cadet Gherardi, Of
the Maine, an opportunity to show
that he is made of heroic stuff. Six of
the Names sailors went overheard
ut the same time and Gherardi took
charge of the life boat that went TO
the rescue and succeeded in saving
three of the men in spite of the fact
that the sea was running mountain
high.
All the ships weathered the gale in
splendid shape, except the cruiser
Marblehead. which shipped sea that
wrecked her fOrecaStle, and carried
away her Searchlight and life boats,
without suffering any serious damage.
other than a good washing. In view
of the fact that the monitor, Amphi-
trite. for the safety Of which some
concern was felt, was among the first
TO arrive in port. there is every reason
to believe that the ship, although she
has free-bOard of only three feet and
is slow of speed, showed surprising
weatherly qualities all through the
storm. and it is quite probable that
Admiral Bunce will have something
to say about the splendid perform
ance of the monitor in his report to
the navy department.
The behavior of all ships of the
squadron was excellent, and demon
strated quite clearly that the vessels
of our new navy are as fine as any in
the world. and can successfully resist
the pounding of a storm no matter
how furious. The loss of life in the
squadron was deplOrable, but it was
impossible to prevent it, therefore no
blame can attach to any one.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
las CHARMING GOWNS.
The Bride of the New Governor of I'LL
nols Is a Stylish Woman.

The Bride of the New Governor of I'LL
nols Is a Stylish Woman.
The wedding gown of Miss Cora
Edith English, bride of Gov. John X.
Tanner, is fashioned of pure white mir
rored velour. The bodice is short and
pointed, and has front of embroidered
null. Frills of this also edge the high,
close collar. Sprays of lilies of the val
ley ornament the bodice about the
shoulders and at the throat. The
sleeves, which come well down below
the knuckles, are close fitting to the
shoulder.
The skirt, which, with its heavy satin
lining, would verify stand alone, is a
perfectly plain one, with a train three
yards long.
The wrap which Miss English wore in
the carriage on her way to the church
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
STEALING PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

Washington. u. c., Feb. 11.-Phillip
McElhOne, son of late J. J. McElhOne,
for years official reporter for the
House of Representatives, and Lewis
w. Turner both employees in the Con-
gresSiOnal library. have been arrest
ed by secret service officers. charged
with larceny of Autograph letters
from the library. Both men asserted
their innocence and are held by the
United States commissioner in $1,000
bail, pending examination. Investi-
cation by Librarian Spofford diSclOS-
ed many letters missing from the Ii
brary. among them the diary of
George Washington for 1877, constitu-
tiOnal convention and letters
of John Hancock, Benedict
Arnold, and George Washington.
When examined by the treas
ury department secret service officers,
the young men admitted having sold
papers, but disclaimed having stolen
them. Turner declared he found them
outside the capitol building and Nc
Elhone says Turner represented to
him that the letters were the proper
ty of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Miller,
now dead. He said something less
than a hundred letters had been sold
TO New York dealers, for about $500
Both the young men hitherto bore
good reputation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
a CIRCULAR RAINBOW.
A Singular Phenomenon witnessed In the
Mountains of India.

mOunCaius OF luuiss
One of those peculiar atmospheric
phenomena. circular rainbows, was OBJ
served in India by Lieut. Wheelock
about the middle of August, says the
Chicago Journal. Mr.. Wheelock was
climbing a mountain spur at sunrise.
The atmosphere was clear, but there
was a heavy fog hanging over the val
leys. AS the sun rose rainbow, round
as a circus ring, was seen in the fog
which all but obscured one of the beau
tiful lakes which are so common IN
India. Mr.. Wheelock is trained
meteorologist, and was not at all aston
ished to see q circular rainbow, know
ing, as he did, the conditions under
which 1t was found. But what attracted
his attention in particular was the
presence Of q bright spot In the exact
center of the circular bow" This
spot was so intensely luminous that the
observer thought 1t might be bush fire
some distance away, but this supposi-
ton was soon dispelled by further de-
velopments. Slowly and regularly, and
from all sides at once, the bright CEN
ter spot became surrounded by circles
Of radiating light, each containing all
Of the primary colors, in fact, each
was a perfect miniature circular rain
bow. This wonderful phenomenon last
ed for about two hours, or until Tho
sun had risen to such a height that tho
reflection sank back against the noun
tain side. Mr.. Wheelock watched 1t
until it faded away, pronouncing 1t
the most beautiful and wonderful sight
be had ever beheld.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
l.. A. W. MEETING.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 1.-THE second
days session OF the l.. A. w. assembly
is being devoted entirely to business
pertaining to organization, election of
officers, etc. The attendance is much
larger than on any preceding day.
The president and treasurer SUBMIT
ed their reports. That of President
Elliott shows the present membership
to be 74,OI6 or a gain of about S5 per
cent over that of 1896. The balance
in the treasury is $1,000,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
SCOVEL'S TRIAL.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. 1.-THE
state department has been notified the
Spanish authorities will accord Syl-
vester Scovel, the New York World
correspondent arrested in Cuba, n
trial before a civil tribunal. The trial,
however, must take place originally
in Santa Spiritus, as the law, like
that Of the United States, requires the
proceedings to take place in the prov
ince where the offense was commit
nI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
DEATH OF S. B. HEARD.

s. b. Heard died last night at his
home on the CastrOville road, about
three miles south of this city. lie
was so years of age and lived here
about % years. He was formerly en-
gagged in the livestock business. lie
leaves n wife, son, Humphreys
Heard. and n daughter about II years
of age.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
ST. LOUIS STOCK MARKET.

St Louis. Feb. 11.-Cattle: receipts
$500: market steady to ctrOng; Texas
steers $3d410. Cows S1.75@2.S5.
Sheep: receipts 1000; market steady.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
A NEW BROOM.

When Mayor-elect Callaghan returns
from Rockport he will find large new
broom in his Office awaiting him, with
the following attached: Hon. Bryan
Callaghan-To the victors belong the
spoils. Maintain the confidence of
your friends. the respect of your enc
mics. Joe Shelley, city detective.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
MIMIC BLOCKADE PLANNED.
North Atlantic Squadron WIN Undertake
Novel Maneuvers.

The people of Charleston. s. C., and
vicinity are promised novel winter
entertainment. Secretary Herbert,
after consultation with Admiral Bunce,
commanding the North Atlantic squad
ron, has decided to allow the admiral
to undertake the blockade Of Charles
ton. Heretofore the squadron
have not gone beyond tar
get practice, feet evolutions, signaling
and landing parties Gradually the ex-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Weather for
Western Texas: Generally fair tonight
and Friday, with winds shifting to
southwesterly; temperature slightly
warmer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
CHICAGO PRICES.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Cattle: Receipts
1000, desirable grades steady, others
weak: Texas steers $3.00@$4.20. Sheep:
Receipts 10000; market steady to
strong.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWING
ASSOCIATION

Recommends the use of the greatest
of all tOnicS. "Malt-Nutrine." and
guarantees the merits claimed for it.
For sale by all druggists. 10 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
banana Juic. Il IndeIibls.

Banana juice makes first-class In
delible ink. A spot on a white shirt
from an over-ripe banana is marked
forever.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11
LICENSED TO WE'D.

Antonio Jaso and Anselma Guerrero.
]. w. Neal and Bonnie Lubbock.
Melicio Garcia and Josefa Aguina.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-11

-Newsdealers report n heavy de-
mand for valentines and the letter
carriers are trembling.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-08-25

Several Lots near Punchbowl
and at Makiki, the Choicest Resi-
dence Property in the city.
perfect view from Diamond Head
TO Eva, Honolulu and Harbor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-08-25
Not What He Meant.

When on your way to lunch,
drop in Mt the "Favorite" for q
bottle of the famous Seattle Beer.
All epicures use it.
Those desiring to enter the
kindergarten Training School in
September should apply at once
to Mrs. Harriet Castle Coleman,
ego King street. q"
If you want decoy duck, plover
decoys, duck calls, plover calls
and any snch supplies call at the
Pacific Cycle & Manufacturing
Co., Love building, Fort streets
Before giving your order for a
portrait, see what King Bros.
have to show in crayon enlarge
ments and Judge for yourself
whether they can give you the
best value for your money or
not.
When you have "a portrait en-
larged see that you get your
moneys worth. King Bros. have
reduced prices to $500, $3.50,
$3.50 and $1,000 for work that
they guarantee to be frstclass.
They invite comparison.
Ii you contemplate ordering a
portrait enlargement we invite
your attention to the superior
work we offer and would ask a
comparison of prices and work.
manship before placing your
! order. King Bros, Hotel streets
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-08-25

Four Houses and Lots on Punch
bowl street, only five minutes
walk from the Post Office.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-08-25
FOR SALE !.
kS

Valuable Business Property on
Nuuanu street, bringing q good
rental.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-08-25
ROBERT GRIEVE,

Book and Job Printer
Merchant Street, Honolulu, H. l,
Over Hawaiian News Company's
Book Store. my ID,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-08-25
ALLEN & ROBINSON.

Dealers in Lumber and Coal
and Building Materials of all
kinds.
Queen Street, Honolulu,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-08-25
David Dayton,
Real Estate Broker.
209H Merchant Street.

FOX SALE.
IL Chinese Granite Hitching Posts; IS
each
Surrey in fine order; price $500.
House and Lot, 75xl55 IT,, on No. II
Young street; parlor, 3 bedrooms, kitchen
dining-room, etc.
Lot on Wilder avenue l0Ox3OO IT,, fenced;
price S2lO0.
TO LET.
House in Robello Lane; dining.room,
kitchen, bathroom, carriage house and
stables; large ward
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-08-25

We also have Comfortable
Houses for sale on easy terms ST.
tuated on the following streets;
Lunalilo, Kinau, Kukui, Has
singer. Beretania, Young, Vic
toria, Green, Thurston Avenue,
Punahou, Liliha and Nuuanu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-30
Wine in Court.

The assumpsit suit of Bishop Il
Co. va. the California Wine Co. was
partly heard in the District Conrt
yesterday afternoon. A very spirited
debate upon motion to quash took
place between Mr. Davis, attorney
for Bishop e. Co., and Messrs Neu-
mann, Creighton ~ Corea, the at
torneys for Mr.. Congdon, on whom
tho papers and writ of attachment
had been served. During the debate
the fact was elected that Mr.. Lycur-
gus owes the amount claimed by
Bishop g. Co., and that he is not the
owner OF the California Wine Co.,
or in any way interested in it. The
Judge will give his ruling on Mon
day next.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-30
Only Rabbits.

One of our local "Pinkertons"
spied Chinaman yesterday who
evidently was stuffed" The Pake
was brought in triumph to the
Station and when searched two
rabbits were found under his coat
He claimed that he had been deputiz-
ed 10y we'll known Chinaman at
Kalihi to dispose Of the long cared
animals which are strictly tabooed
here On investigation it was learn
ed that the Chinaman referred to
never owned any rabbits and never
sent the other fellow to sell those
he didn't have. Any one missing a
pair of pet rabbits should apply at
once at the Police Station, where
they yet may be il they not have
gone into "pie" before this.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-30
A New Firm.

1t is understood that Mr.. G. E.
Richardson, the leading merchant of
Hilo has sold his extensive lumber
and general mercb andise business to
a syndicate composed Of Messrs
Mason, D.B. Smith, Higgins, Cluney
aud others interested in the big
coffee plantation. The new cor
poration will incorporate with a
stock capital of $4,000 which, we
are informed has been subscribed.
1t is projected by the new syndicate
10 erect large block on the prem
ises now occupied by Richardson
and carry the business up to the
necessities Of greater Hilo.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-30
American and English Cutlery

In this line we cannot be APP
preached by any one with our
selected specialties. When we
refer to our razors, we refer to
those English firms WADE and
BUTCHER and WOSTEN-
HOLM, whose fame and reputa-
tion are world wide. They never
issue any but reliable and super
fine goods.
Then we have the Green
River BUTCHER KNIVES
coming from that famous Rus
sci Factory the largest in the
world. Their temper and en-
durance are marvellous.
Seymour Bros. is another
world renowned firm for their
SCISSORS AND SHEARS.
They are excellent in every line.
We keep in stock the scissors
for ladies, and the perfection of
Shears for or-Bankers, Tailors and
BARRIERS, and no one can afford
to be without them if they wish
to live happy and contented.
Horsemen also cannot very well
afford to be without our horse
clippers, or the tonsorial artists
without our hair clippers. We
need not magnify the praises of
any Of these articles for their
merits speak for themselves.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-30

to be dropped owing to the intense
opposition to it which nearly caused
revolutions There was also q
mutiny at the Barracks. Lunalilo's
memory, however, will always re-.
main green in the hearts OF his
couutrymen for the Home he estab-
lished with his estate 1t was open
ed in April, 1881.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-30
TO NIGHTS ooNoERV.
An Elaborate Program of Dainty
Music to be Given.

From the present outlook the
complimentary concert to Miss
Grace Richards at the Hawaiian
Opera House this evening will be
all that her friends desire. All who
had the pleasure of listening to last
evenings rehearsal were enchanted
with the prospects OF this evenings
performance. A careful study of
the program will show the rare treat
in store for lovers of that art which
appeals more closely to the soul
than any other.