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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
NEW SUITS FILED.

George White VS.. G. A. Johnston
and III. NJ. Carroll, on lease o.
White building, amounting tC
ST, 00S still due on So, 245, being fol
rent at $65 per month for three
years.
George White VS.. +. Hertzberg,
damages, $767, for renewal and
conversion of fixtures, etc., from
plaintiffs building on West Com
mcrce street, while occupied by
defendant as tenant.
Columbia Phaeton Co., the Per-
kins Windmill and Axe Co., the
Pape & Weber Carriage Co., the
Moline Plow Co. VS.. Lee Kilgore,
principal, Pat O'Toole, John Will
kins, Sr., and C.. III. Dean, sureties,
debt, So, 200 due on assigned estate
OF r. j. Hofheinz.
j. HI. Cox VS.. Thos. and Clara +.
Cheesman, Geo. w. Russ, Ben Du-
binski and Geo. L. Hilbert note,
$500, and for foreclosure on 6I0
acres in Kendall county.
M. Half & Bros. VS.. w. A. Thule
meyer and A. F. Kaufman, on &C
count, $S6l.90, and punishment on
Alamo National bank.
j. G. Meredith VS.. Mary f. Mere
dith, divorce, plaintiff alleging alb
andonment.
j. M. Proctor, s. A. Proctor and
Eva Mcintyre and husband, j. p.
Mcintyre, VS.. San Antonio Street
Railway company, damages $l0,-
600 for the death of their father, j.
e. Proctor, who was killed at the
Tenth street power house on Au-
gust IL, 1897, while raking cinders
with a metal hoe, which caught
on a trolley wire, sustaining an
electric shock which killed him
instantly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
News Of The Railroads.

H. X. Rea, assistant live stock
agent for the Cotton Belt route,
was in the city yesterday.
Work was begun on the new
Gulf Shore depot at Stockdale yes
terday. This will be the hand
soonest structure on the road.
Work of putting in the doubling
spur on Dignowity Hill has been
completed by the Gulf Shore track
gang and it is now ready for use.
Agent Johnson, of the Gulf
Shore at Stockdale, has rendered
his resignation. He came up on
the train yesterday and left inn
mediately over the Southern Pa
cific for Phoenix, Ariz., where he
has accepted another position. As
sistant General Manager j. S. Fry
went down to look after the roads
interests at that end until another
agent can be secured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
ANOTHER PIONEER DIES

The death of Mr.. Frederick
Poeschel, well known pioneer
German citizen of San Antonio,
took place, yesterday afternoon at
his residence No. 31S Bowie street
from an attack of apoplexy. De-
ceased was 70 years of age and had
lived in San Antonio Al years: He
was born in Saxe-Alterburg, Ger
many, and emigrated to America
in 1S47. He removed to San Anto-
Mo in 1858. A large family is left
to mourn their loss, among them
being Mrs. Chas. Perner, Mrs. f.
Jenull and Mrs. Gus. Peltzer.
The late Mrs. Emil Niggli
was also his daughter. Mrs.
Poeschel preceded MIN in death
some few years ago. A large
number of grandchildren also sur
vive him. The funeral takes
place at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
JIM STEVENS CONVICTED.
He Gets Five Years for the Muir
der of Charles Collins.

Jim Stevens has been rewarded
with the same fate as Joe Wilkins
for the murder of Charles Collins.
Stevens trial terminated in the
Thirty-seventh District court yes
terday afternoon shortly before 6
o'clock and the case was then
given to the jury. In less than a
half an hour a verdict was agreed
upon, and Stevens was found gull
ty of murder in the second degree
and his punishment assessed at
five years in the :penitentiary. AT
a trial of this case last June the
jury failed to agree after being
locked up thirty-six hours. Eleven
were for conviction and one for &C
quittal. aA
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
A YOUNG MEMS CLUB.
A Meeting Held Last Night For Such
An Organization.

A meeting was held last night in the
parlors of the Menger hotel for the pur-
pose of discussing the question of organ
izing young mems club, the object of
which will be for the social and literary
advancement of its members. The sub
ject has been quietly talked over by a
few for several days and this informal
meeting was the result of their delibera-
tions. So far, the indications are that
their efforts will meet with success and
they are determined TO press the matter.
With this end in view they solicit the
cooperation of those interested in such
a movement. The meeting was called
to order by Mr.. John g. Francis, who,
in few remarks, set forth the objects
of the meeting, showing, in lerse langu-
age, the benefits that would be derived
by those who would avail themselves of
Of the advantages of membership in
such an organization.
Mr.. George Franklin was elected te m
porary president and Mr.. Frank S. MUIR
ply, secretary. Among those present
were Messrs. J. @. Cowan, Ed. Jungkind,
E. King, J, Mcneil, F. Badger, 3. Bris-
coe, F. Davis, J. Graham, +. Buford, ].
Davis. After full discussion of the
subject, various committees were APP
pointed, which will begin work at once.
Upon motion vote of thanks was
rendered to the management of the
Menger hotel for the use of the parlors,
and the meeting then adjourned. to
meet again next Monday night, when
further steps will be taken towards per-
fecting the new organization.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
A VICTIMS OF THE STORM.
Frank Ward, Arrives for Treat
ment OF Injuries Received at
-Snhinn.

Frank Ward, a section hand on
the Sabine and East Texas rail-
road, was brought to the city yes
terday on the Southern Pacific and
taken to the Santa Rosa hospital.
He is suffering from broken leg
and also Il cash in the forehead,
which required nine stitches
Ward was on a worktrain at Sa-
bine during the storm on Septem-
Der y, and nine cars of the train
were swept off the track. Ward
and three others were injured. He
has a compound fracture of the
leg.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
Personal Mention.

w. Hunter, of Fort Worth, is in
the city.
Mrs. F. III. Dewey has returned
from visit north.
Mr.. J. HI. Tallman has recovered
from case OF dengue.
Mr.. Gus. Klamt went home yes
terday i'll with dengue.
Col. j. M. Dobie is at the South
ern from Lagarto, Texas.
Levi Pullin, stockman of
Kennedy, is at the Arcade.
Mr.. Sol West and family have
returned from Spofford, Texas.
ID. G.. Franks, a we'll known
Encinal stockman is at the South
ern.
Thomas T. Newton and Ralph
lizard, of Laredo, are at the Men
ger.
VIM. II. Scholz and wife are at
Southern hotel from Washington,
ID. c..
DR.. Amos Graves, ST., is up
again after having a siege of the
dengue.
"A. 9. Tumlinson, is in the city
from Runge and is quartered at
the Arcade.
DR.. f. Herff is reported as being
much improved from his spell OF
the dengue.
Mrs. William Nixon left for
Durango, Mex, yesterday to join
her husband.
Mr.. A. Reich, OF Omaha street, |
is just convalescing from a severe |
case OF dengue.
Mr.. G. White Caldwell came in
yesterday from Chihuahua, Mex
leo, on a short visit to relatives.
Prof. John Remer, aged % years, |
died in st. Paul, Mimi, September
10. Deceased was known in San
Antonio.
Mrs. Louise Spille has returned
from a pleasant visit to Schulen-
berS and is at her home on Vic
toria street.
Julian Gomez PASSED through
Jhe city yesterday from Alice on
ais way to Austin to attend the
Mr.. ane Mrs. Joe Cooley left to-
lay for Boerne where they will re-
main some time for the benefit of
Mr.. Cooley's health.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Crew, OF 912
Iavalla street are the happy par
'nts OF a fine baby boy. Mother
md child are doing nicely.
Mr.. Henry Hoeke has returned
rom New Braunfels, where he was
allied by the sad news of the
ieath of his brother Herman.
j. f. Marshall chief operator for
he Western Union telegraph Of
ice, this city, is up again after a
ew days spent in combating dem
rue.
Mrs. /. l.. Thomas, wife of Sup
Thomas, of the Gulf
Shore railroad, is seriously ill at
heir residence, 10l Madison
street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22

ductor G.. w. Reed Of the /. & G. N.
for taking her in charge also to
Miss Jose Wilburn for supply of
clothing for her.
John Brooks and five other
candidates, were initiated Monday
night into the colored Knights of
Pythins lodge, this city.
--Chas. Maiwald, corner Tren-
ton avenue and Macon street, is
having his silver wedding today.
The actual celebration will take
place at his residence next Sun
day. Mr.. Maiwald is ex-presi-
dent of Harmonic Lodge, Sons OF
Herman.
The Missions defeated the
Ivys in both games in Mission
garden last night. The score in
the first game being 2S1 to 245 and
in the second 28S to 27S. The Ala
mos and Muths' will bowl on the
formers alley tonight.
Hear DIR. Steel Of Nashville,
Tenn, greatest platform orator in
the South at Travis Park church
Thursday night on Home Life in
Dixie. Admission % cents. Pro-
ceeds used for a benevolent cause.
Mr.. Albert Stoves celebrated
his 37th birthday anniversary yes
terday with his many friends.
"A large crane in the machine
shops of the F. F. Collins manu-
featuring plant on Houston street
broke this morning and three of
the workmen narrowly escaped |
injury.
West End passengers on the
car line did not have to walk in
from Ruiz street this morning.
Geo. Eggling was before the
recorder today charged with beat
ing and striking. His case was
Roland Davis was fined
S10 for posting cards or hand bills
On the telephone poles, contrary to
but the fine was subse-
Iuently reduced to$1.
No New Orleans papers nor
nail have yet arrived.
Work was began this morning
n tearing up Main plaza for the
aging of water mains from the
courthouse artesian well to the
county Jail.
--R. Perez's saloon on South
Iarcdo street was entered by bur-
lars Monday night, but they ,
we're scared away by the sudden (;
wakening of Mr.. Perez.
Jim Eads, colored, was fined S25 and
osts in Justice Jones' court yesterday
o a charge of assault and battery on
+eorge Eads, of 1912 Albert street.
Angelo Battaglia is being tried in :
ustice Jones court this afternoon on a {
barge oflpermitting house on Main '
venue to be used as a disorderly house. {
The remains of Fred Keil, who died !;
t liz Wyoming street, will be shipped
D Chicago tomorrow.
Henry Fitzgerald, aged 26 years,
led of consumption at the Santa Rosa
ospital yesterday. He had lived here !
our weeks and had relatives in Connec-
icut. ~ I
Sid. Crew, popular engineer on the
International railroad, is happy over the
afe arrival of fine fourteen pound
oy at his home or Zavalla street
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
SHIPPED HOME.

The remains of the late Miss
Annie Balzen, who was killed in a
runaway on Government Hill
Monday afternoon, were shipped to
her home in Atascosa county over
the Southern Pacific yesterday af-
ternOon at 4 O'clock. Her father
accompanied the remains.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
WILL PROSECUTE.

A company of about % citizens
is beings organized for the purpose
of engaging legal talent to prose-
cute the publishers and printers of
a little book which has recently
been extensively circulated in this
city giving an alphabetical list Of
alleged members Of the A. p. A. in
this city
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
LOCQ| Ug|I F|Qy1ey

F. w. Stone is suing John A
Rollins in Justice Shocks court
for forcible detention OF property
GULF SHORE WOOD YARI
has gone wild. Stove wood at $3.65
long wood at $40. Telephone 31t
and 1913. 9-20-1mo*
"A chattel mortgage was filed
yesterday, whereby +. p. Tschir.
hart conveys to Sol Rosenman Ger.
tain barbershop furniture to Sc
cure a note OF 500.
Hoods pills are easy TO take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion, bilious
ness. Csc.
The mercury at o'clock this
morning registered 56 degrees and
there were slight evidences of
frost. This will dispel the dengue
lit continues a few days longer.
Protect yourself against sickness
and suffering by keeping your blood
rich and pure with Hoods Sarsaparil-
la. Weak, thin. impure blood is sure
to result in disease.
e. A. Vinnege, we'll known
printer and Miss Barbara Watlin
will be united in marriage by Rev.
Father Fuhrwerk in his parlors
tomorrow evening at o'clock.
MIR. James w. Redus, a well
known motorman for the San An
tonic street car company, yester-
day received the sad intelligence
that his brother was dying at De-
vine. He lett for that place in the
afternoon.
Eddie Fulton, operator of the
wood splitting machine in the
GulfShore Wood yard accidentally
mashed his foot very severely yes
terday by dropping heavy stick
OF wood on it.
Sim Landry aged % years,
died yesterday in this city from
consumption. The remains were
shipped to Algiers, La.
The San Antonio Street Car
company's service is at present
working short handed on account
OF the dengue among the motor
men and conductors and four or
five cars are laid off for want of
operatives. "a
Six convicts, all MeXicans,
passed through here over the
Southern Pacific yesterday en-
route to Paso Del Norte.
joaquin Guerrero, the city
hall elevator operator is well
again and at his post OF duty.
Yesterday was the monthly
pay day of the San Antonio Street
Car company.
Mr.. ]. H. Presnall is building
new frame dwelling house at No.
2l5 Garden street, ward s, to cost
$l,700.
John Wernette, driver for the
City brewery, is rejoicing over the
arrival of a fine girl at his resi-
dence.
-Aleck Stevens dislocated his
right shoulder yesterday in fall
at his home on Rusk street, but a
doctor was Immediately called to
reset it, and he is able to be up
again.
Wesley Cochran has secured a
permit to erect one-story frame
dwelling at No. 300 North Pine
street, ward 6, to cost $500.
Yesterday was celebrated by
the Catholic faith as the anniver-
sary of st. Matthew's day. Today
the feast of the Theban Legion.
Mr.. James Lasteree is recov-
ering from an attack Of dengue
fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Carriere,
No. COL Mason street, ward 6, are
happy over the arrival of a new
boy in their family.
The Excelsior Guards left this
morning for Brennan to attend
the colored militia encampment.
Several of the Guards, however,
unavoidably missed the train.
The managers of the Fruit and
Flower Mission have received a
telegram from Little Rock, Ark,
asking that young girl from the
west side be seen safe OF for her
home. They return thanks to Con-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22
LICENSED TO WED.

LICENSED TO WE'D.
David S. Taylor and Mary Eliza
beth Schackelhoff.
Tomas Garcia and Loredza Gar
cha.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-22

Mrs. William Meyer and two children'
OF Atascost, are at the Mahncke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-14
He CONES TO URGE ARBITRATION.
W r. CREMER SANS THE MASSES IN ENGLAND
FAVOR A TREATY WITH THIS COUNTRY.

W r. cREMER SANS THE MASSES IN ENGLAND
FAVOR TREATY WITH THIS COUNTRY.
W. r. .Crcmer. Englishman. who has been
agitatIng the subject Of arbitration treaty be-
tween this country and England for the last ten
years arrived here yesterday on the American
liner St Paul He has come with lengthy petit
ton. signed by a great number OF Englishmen.
urging Congress to take some initiative step toward
forwarding an international treaty lie says that
n Congress would act the English House or Com
mons would follow its lead. He wishes Americans
to understand that 1t is not the classes but rather
tho masses In England who desire the treaty. and
he expects be here through the coming session
OF Congress 20 agtate the subject He visited this
country ten years ago and again two years ago, on
the mission. =.
William n Crcmer was formerly the member OF
Parliament for the Haggerston Division OF London
and f. first secretary OF the lntcrnatonal work
ingmen's Association and secretary OF the lnterha-
tionnl Arbitration League. lie VIII present to
every United States Senator an address. signed by
seven thousand workngmen. each OF whom Is an
officer OF trades-union rcnrc senting over TWO ana
thrcc-qiarter millions 81 British workirgmen, IN
favor of arbitration between the United states ana
Great Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-14
THE STATES BRIGlDE TROPHIES.

The States annual marksman's prizes offered TO
the different brigades OF the State militia. have
been selected. The 18th Regiment is the fortunate
winner OF the First Brigade trophy for which
1.-THE Skirmisher." an appropriate ana beautiful
bronze. was chosen. 1t Is OF Thany's most re-
cent importations from Paris. and characteristic
example of Crosys superb modelling.
The sculptor selected for his subject one Of the
figures grouped in the monument erected to the
memory OF General Chanzy at lie Mans. where the
brave French solder suffered defeat by the more
numerous forces OF Prince Frederick Charles,
January H. 1871. The bronze stands twenty-four
inches high IL will prove 4 valuable acquisition
10 the trophies collected BY The 18th.
Brooklyn's gallant z3d + GiInent this year once
more carried off the Second brigade price, as their
preference was FOR clock, a handsome Tiffany
hail clock was selected. The clock stands egh
feet high and is mounted In richly carved oak
case In addition to a very ornamental dial. which
shows the phases Of the moon. there Is also half
famous Big Ben clock In the British House OF
Parliament.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-14
NFW-ROCHELLE.

The fair Of the iIugucnot Athletic Club closed
last night The members o. tho club were assisted
by Miss Margaret Pey nolds wies Ki-r"in. Miss
Merritt Miss Dupignac. Mia licwcs and Mrs
Henry schorp. of &ow-Ro~hcllc. and tho Misses
Montfoss ard Miss Mctahill. Of Larchmont Manor.
The union Thanksgiving services OF tho Protest
ant denominations VIII Dc held on th" morning ol
Thanksgiving bay in salem Baptist church. and
Will be- conducted bv The Kcv. \. H. GoOdcnough
and tho Rev +. j.. Smith. and In the Second Pres
bytetl1n Church. boy the Kev. " II. Waller and
the Rev " H. STEELE. The collections viii be for
tho benevolent institutions Of tho village.
At "a meeting 81 the Town BOARD on Friday night
henry -. Phelps was elected TO the oille" 81 super
visor made "a ant by the death Of Gideon W
Davenport Nj Phelps has served i've years or
the Eo1rd - Supervisors. having been elected for
the first tlma in l'1g ana 10 ~ WIS appointed to
Hll ihe uucNrire1 term u benjamin Badcau Who
d.oi lu thtt year
GeorFc y Davis foreman OF Huguenot ENGINE
Company BE- engaged In writing history Of mat
organization since b. was formed !n l",l. lie cN-
poets % nave the book completed hy January J.
TIA. women ~ mo Ncw-Hochellc Hospital Assn-
citation VIII hove a sale % useful articles ~ the
home 0f Ir- william Johnson. no l5i Woodland
ave. Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Charles :. Singer. well-known poclety
woman OF Lar -hmont Manor, while riding her BIZ
Cycls on Friday afternoon. W"s thrown 70 the
ground. and sprdued her ankle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-14
STaTEN ISLAND HIpPENINTS

The Young Mems Christian Association VIII hold
two anniversary meetings to-day. Tho first will
take place In the Deems Memorial Chapel. Prohbi-
ton Park at which address will be made by w.
T.. wilkins OF New York. In the evening the
ond service will be held In the First Presbyterian
Church. Fdgewa,er at which c. I. Kilbornc. Of
Orange. will speak
David NJ. Melvin. superintendent Of the linoleum
works. has gone TO Europe.
The residents OF New-Dorp are circulating petit
ton be to the Postoflce Department, asking
that the Office be retained In Its present location by
the new postmaster, Max Geldner. 1t Is said that
Mr.. Geldner proposes moving 1t from the business
centre to remote portion OF the village.
concert will be given In the Hotel Castleton
next Friday evening by the Woman's Club for the
benefit OF the department Of social economics Of the
club.
Protection Hook and Ladder Company Of Totem
VILE has elected the following officers: Foreman,
Charles NJ winant; first assistant Edward Jolines:
Joline; treasurer, Paul NJ. Van Name; trustee.
Reuben w. Wood
John 6chweikert. well-known contractor of
Tompkinsvills died at his home on Friday. HA va.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-14
THE HORSE SHOW AT HAND.
SIGNS OF A BRILLIANT "-'''

At THE GARDEN COMPLETE
MANY PEOPLE FROM OUT OF TOWN
,,,,..., couara Garden is ready for the HORSE
SHOW The final decorations nave 'e
nleted The arena has been coVereu WIZ"
-, ord tho stalls beneath the arena nave peeh
,.,.oa With clean. fresh straw The officers vi
~ Horse Show were on hand yesterday anu
..,o,r srgrestion some changes were MADE ana
:. q o,o,ocl last night the Garden was thrown
o,o, 60 .xbibitors. All night long exhloNors
,,ara busv moving their horses in. To-Day VIII
ha NI,ed IN by the trainers getting their cnaiSes
IN nlace and seeing that they are properly
housed Each exhibitor has his trainer WIN
e In turn assisted by small army OF helpers
o,a so n large number will be busy around the
Garden all day. -,
Tho officers OF the Horse Show were I'M
nenseIy pleased yesterday with the COOL crisp
weather II it holds out they expect 10 nave d"
large and fashionable crowd IN Attendance
There are plenty of fine animals Tor eXhoitioi'
and II the weather only keeps gooo 'he si'o"
PROMISES to be the most successful ever menu
From advance sales the patronage Pio "
D. exceptionally liberal
Another and perhaps better lnoeA u ,i0
,,oo,Iar,tv OF the Horse Show is manifested by
ha
ward TO bv the average hotel manager as gaia
week Then IL is that he has to turn away APP
n,icants for accommodation and reaps harvest
10Th from his rooms and his cafe. The various
hotel proprietors have made exceptional prepa-
rations this year and the great crowd that VIII
come will find ample accommodation. Heretofore
those who have applied for rooms during horse
Show week at the various hotels have done so
with the understanding that they might be re-
fused This year. no matter how many come
I. Is said there will be room for all. The mag
nifcent new Astoria and the various other
houses will provide room for a greater nuihoer
than ever before The hotel managers are max
ing qrea, preparations. The floral decorations OF
The hotels will be more lavish this year IMAM
ever. A., .,o
II has been the custom to equip the supper
rooms and rotundas OF he hotels with chry sah-
themums and cut flowers, as wei as pains
Already this floral display is beginning 10 snow
itself At the Waldorf-Astoria the Holiand
House. the Netherland. the Savoy, the flaza'
tho Windsor and the other houses popular with
those who come here to attend the horse snow
the flowers are in evidence The throhseu
corridors and crowded rooms prove mat ths
natrons of the Horse Show did not walt Tor the
opening Of the show TO be on hand Many ildhS
IL a point to come here q few days oeiorehaio
and attend to business matters ana soclal en-
gagements and then take care or the forst
s,ho., ,a,ar Thaso hove crowded in already. and
the hotels are now doing big business ne
scenes at the various hotels are particularly
lively The music and the exhibition OF gowns
and the flashing Jewels and the gorgeous pach-
ground OF flowers give true index 20 the ed!e'!
and brilliance Of the show to come this week