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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
RAILROAD NOTES.

A crew of marines passed through
the city on Southern Pacific No. 10 yes
terday.
j. B. Taylor, popular brakeman on
the Southern Pacific, is i'll at his resi-
derce on Crosby street.
The local breweries are having their
cars placed in readiness in anticipation
of heavy beer traffic this season.
The Southern Pacific put on two new
crews yesterday. Two crews were al
so put on last week This has caused
quite a shrinkage in the extra list.
]. Waddy Tate, the hustling com
mercial agent of the Cotton Belt and
presiding elder of the Houston Rooter-
torial society, was in the city yester-
day.
Charles Zimmerman, formerly fire.
man on the Southern Pacific in this
city, was killed in the recent wreck
on the Tampico branch OF the Mexican
Central -
Tim Moran, Frank Frain and Jim
Carr. of the Sunset yards, left for Ea-
gle Pass today to run switch engine
in the yards on account of the increase
in business.
Major Hank Small, of the Southern
Pacific, left for Devils river today to
see how work is progressing on a new
rock pier, which is being erected I'M
der a bridge at that place, and will
also go to the scene of the wreck.
Mexican Central private car 456
which recently conveyed through here
Colgate Hoyt and wife, who We're
caught in the Tampico wreck, in which
Mr.. Hoyt's private car was smashed
passed through San Antonio yesterday
on it's return to Mexico.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
Look at These Prices

Handkerchiefs, white and bordered.
100 styles for ladies and gents. &c
Big napkins, 100 yard spool silk. &c
Dressing and fine combs. ,....... &c
Side combs, pocket combs. ...... &c
Big box French shoe backing :. &c
Scrub brushes, house brushes 800. &c
Tooth brushes and shaving brushes &c
Fancy hair pins, so styles. -. ....... Sc
Garter elastic, fine val, fancy and
wide American laces, per yard. &c
Fancy Jap. fans, harmonious. 49,. Sc
$50 brass pins, 10 Spences pens. =. &c
Ink tablet, 3 crochet hooks. ...... Sc
Black and colOred inks. ...... &c
OF course you will be astonished af-
ter you FIND OUR STORE PACK
ED with thousands of such bargains
as the above. DON'T WASTE YOUR
MONEY when it is so easy to save
it by trading at the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
A DISASTROUS FIRE.
THREE BUSINESS HOUSES DESTROY
ED EARLY THIS MORNING.
The Blaze Originated in Saloon and Rap
idly Spread to the Adjoining
Business Houses.

At 1880 o'clock this morning an
alarm of fire was sent in from box IL,
corner Soledad and Commerce streets
which called companies two and four.
the chemical and hook and ladder to
the corner Of Houston and Soledad
streets, where fire was raging in
row of buildings on Soledad street oc-,
cupied by William Behring'S saloon,
w. d. Hornaday's printing Office. the
Spanish-American, and Moffett &
Raymond, commission merchants.
The fire originated in the rear room
of Behring'S saloon used as kitchen,
for cooking lunches, and is believed to
have been caused by a gasoline stove.
1t had gained considerable Roadway
in all three establishments, having
spread from the saloon by the time the
fire department arrived and the men
experienced a lively time in checking
it's fury.
They worked diligently on it until
nearly three o'clock this morning be-
fore it was gotten under their
control during which time it had
completely Quilted all three places.
The saloon fixtures were burned so
as to be utterly useless hereafter, ex-
cept probably the refrigerator.
The printing office fixtures, which
were valued at about $1,000, were al
most totally destroyed, only few cas-
es of job printing type being uninjur-
ed. The insurance only amounted to
$500 in this place, thus entailing loss
to the proprietor, Mr.. Hornaday, of
about $4,000.
The contents of the commission
house of Moffett & Raymond, at 10
Soledad street, adjoining the printing
office on the north were almost totally
DESTROYED and were wholly uninsured,
the proprietors having cancelled their
policy only short time ago, the can
collation. certificate being locked in the
safe in the building at the time.
Another building, No. 2l2, adjoining
this was also scorched on the inside by
fire and smoke and suffered loss by
breakage of glass in the doors
Chief Collinsssays it was one OF the
worst fires to fight that he ever eXpe-
rienced. The tar roof made such an
offensive smoke while burning that II
was almost impossible for the tremen
to accomplish anything.
A fresh fire broke out in the roof OF
the printing office, part Of which was
left. this morning about 1890 O'Clock
but was easily extinguishcd being on
" smouldering blaze. -.
The saloon was insured for $4oO.
Billie Smell, who was conducting pol
lev desk in the saloon, had 81 IN
desk in one corner of the place which
he found intact this morning.
officer Thurman deserves credit for
the efficient manner in which he han
died the crowds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
COLORED MILITIA.

A meeting of colored young men was
held at the 1. o. o. F. hall on North
Centre street last night for the purpose
of organizing another militia company.
A number of names were enrolled, but
no permanent organization was form
ed, that being postponed until Friday
night when the company will hold an
other meeting ana complete all ar
rangements preliminary TO applying
for a commission for the compauv
from Adjutant General Mabry. Major
Bowles, of the T. V. c., colOred. is the
organizer of the new cOmDan-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
LUMBER THIEVES.

Yesterday morning when contractors
Martin e. Wernette went to their work
at the corner of South Mesquite and
Omaha streets, where they are erecting
a residence for Rev. VIM. Smith, they
discovered that during the night some
one had stolen between 500 or CO., feet
of Ike sheeting which they had on the
ground. This is not the first lumber
they have missed while at work here.
They have had several small amounts
stolen at different times and also SUI
fered the loss of four trestles about
two weeks ago. These latter they
found in a neighboring wood-pile part
ly chopped to pieces. ..
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13

Commerce street has begun. This
will be quite an ornament to that part
of the city. 1t will be three stories,
is of red pressed brick, trimmed in
white limestone and will present a
nice appearance when completed.
The American Queen. The Eas-
ter edition in beautiful colored plates.
Now ready for distribution. Come to-
day. At WOLFSON'S.
-Lost-Lady's silver watch chain on
Alamo plaza with gold charm. Please
return to S13 Alamo plaza. IT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Red Sharpe has returned from
visit to the eastern cities.
Mr.. Geo. H. Kalteyer and daughter,
Miss Stella, expect to tour Europe the
coming summer.
Capt. bosch brought in a fine wild
Turkey yesterday which he killed on
Gallagher's ranch.
Miss Maud Hennett is recovering
from a severe attack of illness at her
home on Crosby street.
w. H. BROKER, commissioner from
Texas to the Nashville Centennial has
left for that place to look after the
Texas exhibit.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
POLICEMEN CALLED DOWN.

During the session of recorders
court this morning His Honor, Judge
Lewis informed Capt. Shardein that he
had heard of several policemen inform
ing parties whom they had arrested
that they need not appear at recor-
ders court until such and such time,
sometimes a day or two after the ar
rest. He asked the captain to inform
his men that they had no authority to
set dates for trying cases, that being
only at the disposal of the recorder.
The captain promised to attend to it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
POTND NOTICE.

Taken up, and in city pound. on
MatamOras street, on or about the
10th day of April, 1897:
One sOrrel horse branded p L on
left shoulder
One bay stallion branded 7B on left
hip.
One dark bay mare branded LII with
bar over, on left shoulder. II
One black jennet, no brand.
. One white nanny goat, no mark
Which will, if not redeemed before
sale. be sold at public auction, to the
highest bidder, for cash. at said
pound. at the hour of II o'clock IN m.
on the 18th day of April. 1897.
II 5t PHIL SHARDEIN, Marshal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.
Two Men Caught In The Act, But Es-
cape Through a Citizens Re
fusal to Aid an Officer

Two Men Caught In Inc ACT, But bS-
cape Through a Citizens Re
fusal to Aid an Officer
Had it not been for the almost de-
liberate refusal of a citizen when call
ed upon by an officer to aid him in
making an arrest, Police officer l.. ID.
Thomas would have captured two
burglars red handed this morning
about o'clock, while in the act of rob-
bling Meadors & Welborns general
merchandise store at SIS East Com
merce street.
The officer passed the store while
patrolling his beat on East Commerce
street toward the Sunset track about
1870 and all was quiet, but on his re-
turn he noticed a package lying on the
front steps of the store, which upon
examination proved to be four porter
house steaks. This aroused his sus-
picions, and Investigating, he discOv-
cred that one of the large glass doors
of the store had been broken, and also
canght the sound of someone moving
about in the store, on the grocery
side, this being the side on which the
door was broken.
He stepped down the sidewalk and
blew his whistle five or six times which
was answered by a man across the
street, whom the officer recognized.
He told the officer he would be over
in short time and Mr.. Thomas walk
ed back to the front of the store to
keep a watch for his men, believing
they would come out that way if not
alarmed.
Just as he arrived in front of the
store one of the men came to. the door
and looked through the broken glass,
whereupon the officer pulled his gun
and thrust it through the door at him.
commanding him to stop, but instead
he made break for the rear door fol-
lowed by his companion. The officer
looked for his man whom he had call
ed on to assist but he had not yet
made his appearance, although at least
twenty minutes had elapsed since the
time the officer had summoned him.
Thomas then followed the fellows up
by crawling through the broken door,
but by the time he got we'll into the
place the robbers had made their exit
at the rear door, in their hurry leaving
empty handed.
The officer then notified the no.
lice station and asked for a mounted
man to aid in searching for the rob-
bers, and he arrived almost as soon as
the man the officer had summoned to
his aid. He was dressed FUZZY when he
arrived, overcoat and all and explained
to the furious officer that it was as
soon as he could possibly arrive
Upon investigation it was found that
the robbers had each filled a bag with
goods, one from the dry goods side
and one from the grocery department.
The fellow who attended to filling
the grocery bag had placed ham, flour.
lard, baking powder, etc, in it evil
IDENTIFY intending to secure something
or a substantial character.
The other fellow on the dry goods
SIDE was more particular. He had Sc
cured a box of matches, a pair of No
oxford ties, one dozen shirts. all of
the same size, a bolt of cotton check
ing and bolt of percales. The shoes
were selected from a large row of
shelves filled with various and sundrv
sizes and makes
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
CITY INSURANCE OFFICE.
The Particulars.

To the insuring public: Not salts
fed with secretly planning against
those who have befriended and helped
him in business these eight years, Mr..
Chris. G. Dullnig now seeks to mis-
represent us and our agency. 1t is
proper, therefore, that we give out the
particulars of his discharge from this
office. and we will do so on applica-
ton to those fair minded enough to
learn more than Dullnig.s side of it.
The following letter Will explain it
self:
San Antonio, Tex, April I, 1897,
c. G. DuIlnig, Esq.-Dear Sir: The
interests of this agency demand that
you sever. your connection hereafter
this date. From today, Therefore, your
services will not be further required.
on receiving from you the keys, al
so all memoranda, expiration lists,
etc, belonging to this Office we will
pay you the salary for April and ex-
penses due you to date.
We think it will be sufficient for
you to say that your usefulness at this
office is at an end, and the general pub
| lie will not know of this discharge I'M
| less you make'it necessary for us to
| give out the particulars. Respectfully
S. D. SCUDDER,
Agent and Manager City Insurance
Office, San Antonio, Tex.
Twelve leading companies represent.
ed.
Honorable and business like dealing
guaranteed.
Telephone 439, Alamo Insurance
Building.
N b. This is a cooperative office
share of the profits of the agency go
ing to those who are connected with it
Our aim has been and always will be
To live and let live. IL II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
THE LIVER KEEPS PEOPLE WELL

When the liver Is sluggish all other
organs are involved. You suffer from
Constipation, BiliOusness, Jaundice,
Headache, Indigestion, Pain in the
back. Chills and loss of energy. YOU
will never know how promptly these
troubles can be cured until you use
Herbine. 1t cures quickly when 9th
err remedies utterly fail. Regulates
the liver, purifies the blood. Herhlne
is a harmless vegetable remedy that
gives new life and energy almost from
the first dose. Price 10 cents. free
trial bottles at f. Reuss and G. Schas-
Sc, 3-10-1yr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
ST. LUKE'S SERVICES.

The Holy weeks services in st.
Luke's Protestant Episcopal chapel
will be as follows:
Wednesday, S D. m. Story of the
Cross.
Good Friday, 10 a. m. Litany; IL a.
m. morning prayer and ante COmmu-
Mon. IL to p. m, Meditation; p.
m, evening prayer and meditation.
Saturday, s p. m. Festival evening
and address. Easter Day-l0 o'clock
a. m, plain morning service; IL a. m.
Holy communion and confirmation; 3
D. M, children's flower service and sec
ond evensong.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
DRINKS AND DOWNS.

Recorder Lewis had several cases of
DRINKS and downs before him this
morning to attend to, the majority Of
them being old offenders.
Manuel Najara, was fined 81 for en-
joying his sleep in the gutter and
Francisco Rios was also fined 81 for
his offense Neither of them having any
money left they spent today in the
city prison.
Another case was that of soldier,
Sergeant John Smith. of Fort Sam
Houston who was brought in early
this morning by officer Mullins who
found him asleep on Main avenue. As
he had no money left and pleaded that
1t was his first offense the recorder
told him to go back to the post and
stay sober and he would not fine HIM
which the thankful fellow gladly did
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
TO CURE A COLD IN. ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails TO cure. 25c. -0-5-156t.
CHILDREN CONFIRMED.

A class of four boys and four girls
was confirmed by Rev. Theo. Bogisch
at the German Lutheran Emmanuel
church on Centre street last Sunday at
10 O'Clock. The church was nicely
decorated and the attendance was
large. The class will 90 to its first
communion next Sunday, Easter
The new school house which this
church is. erecting on its property nd
joining will be dedicated April 20.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL
fails to cure. '25c. 1O-o-Aoo''
spR1NKLING COMPLAINT.

Complaints are reaching the city hall
that the street sprinkler is again neg
lecting West Houston street from East
street to the I. & G.. N depot The al
derman of the Third ward will insist
that this street be sprinhed and hopes
to have the contractor do this at once
since he agreed to sprinkle this street
in lieu of West Commerce street at the
time a resolution of the late Alderman
Kerble was adopted making the
change.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
BUILDING PERMITS.

The city clerk this morning fssuer
the following building permits:
Mary T. Brown. two-story dwelling.
North Pine street, Ward G. to cost
81, 200.
Thad. w. Smith, two-story dwelling.
Salinas street, Ward 4, to cost s., 900.
w. G. Lee Woods, dwelling and sta
BILE. Buena Vista street, Ward ?, to
cost $780,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
L. A. w. SECESSION DEFEATED.

Denver, Colo, April ia meeting
of Colorado wheelmen was held last
night to consider the proposition of
secession from the L. A. w. After a
stormy debate secession was defeated
and resolutions were adopted favOring
local option on the question of Sunday
racing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
YHEPL00D

OF Genuine Bargains which we are
Offering to the lady shoppers, and men
as well, FOR THIS WEEK ONLY, is
something not to be overlooked, as you
can buy as much here for 81 this week
as you can elsewhere for SO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
BATTLE OF FLOWERS sOrrvr,>,rp

josie Bros. have received a hand
some lot of souvenir spoons in six diff
ferent patterns. On San Jacinto dav
they will give one to every visitor to
the Big Store" who makes a purchase
u S-'Vo Ut more. f-13-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
SAN JACINTO DAY

Joske Bros. will give every visitor to
the Big Store" a handsome souvenir
spoon with each purchase of $500 or
over. 13-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13

The American Queen. The Eas-
ter edition in beautiful colOred plates.
Now ready for distribution. Come TO-
day. At wOLFSON'S.
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Great 5 and I0c Store,
d" 2O2 SOUTH FLORES STREET,

Only a. block from Military Plaza.
Take this ad with you to avoid mis-
takes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
TIRED MOTHERS find help

In HOODS Sarsapar1lla, which gives
them pure blood, a good appetite and
new and needed STRENGTH.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-13
JUST RECEIVED.

Five carloads nails and wire poultry
netting.
4-12-6t STEVES & SONS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Great interest is manifested in the
forthcoming production Of In Atlantic
City" 4 refined musical comedy, which
Will be the next attraction at the Opera
House next Tuesday, September 2lst
Manager Rlester guarantees this attrac-
ton one OF the best musical entertain
ments that he viii present 10 his patrons
this season. 1t is funny In the extreme,
roar after roar OF laughter grsets Ito in
depreciation, and at the same time more
than satisfies the eye with It's beautiful
pictures OF fair women In elegant cos
tunes, and the ear with thoroughly good
music, sung by artists with world wide
reputation. over l25 new and elegant
costumes are worn, which were designed
and made by a famous costumer, Tha
company Is headed by Frank NJ. Wills,
a deleniator Of German comedy who has
no peer in that line Of work. He has
made the world laugh, and in this play,
written by himself, excels any OF his
previous efforts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-17

When history shall have told of the
deeds of brave men and true, OF woman
so fair OF the thousand and one happen
ings that make up the story OF this good
ly town OF Wheeling a niche must be
provided for Mr.. William j, Colts, who
fayors the North End with his official
residence and holds real estate and other
property in various parts of the city, In
Guiding certain lot at the corner Of
Baker ana McCulloch streets, East End,
which has been the cause OF more trouble
and annoyance both for Mr., Colts and
several city officials than anything that
ever came down the pike" as they say
at EdgIngton's lane.
The story OF the contest that has been
waged off and on for several years by
Colts and the city authorities, regarding
the relative rights OF city and citizens, Is
familiar to the general public and needs
no repetition In these columns at thia
particular time. AS chronicled In yes
terdays Intelligencer, Mr.. Colts was ar.
rested on Wednesday at the Instance Of
Clerk Rornish, OF the city board of pub
lie works, on the charge Of obstructins
the public thoroughtare at the corner OF
Baker and McCulloch streets. AT yes
terday mornings session OF the police
court, Acting Mayor Chew fined Colts
$50 and costs AS had been generally an
ticipated, Colts took, an appeal to the
circuit court.
Now, Mr., Colts is anything but a
member Of the Club for the Shifting of
Both Checks, and when he gets 1t In the
neck" so rudely to the extent of twenty
wheels, even though the unkind blow Is
delivered by SO distinguished a jurist az
His Honor Matthew Chew, he sets his
mind to jogging along the highway thai
leads to discomfort for other people.
And he has succeeded most admirably,
Yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, az.
ter several Intellectual attempts, Mr..
Colts succeeded In having warrants
sworn out for the appearance of the
Right Reverend Bishop p. ]. Donahue
and Manager II. Il. Weisgerber, of the
Wheeling &iElm Grove Railroad Com
pany. at this mornings session of the
municipal police court. In the case OF
Bishop Donnhue. Colts alleges the new
stone steps that lead from the Thirteenth
street entrance of st. Joseph's Cathedral
occupy public property, and that the per-
init for this occupancy given by the
board of public works Is not legal. His
action against the Wheeling & Elm
Grove Railway Company grows out OF
the alleged unwarranted occupancy Of
public property at the corner OF Baker
and McCulloch streets, East End, oppo-
site the lot owned by Cots, which has
been the cause Of so much I'll feeling and
trouble for all concerned. Colts VIII
claim, It is said, that the platform wai
not placed there with the proper and
legal consent of the city.
These interesting cases will be consld.
cred at this mornings session of the POI
lice court.