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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

tne courts or Mis-
souri,. From the beginning Duestrow tried
to make people believe he was insane, and
his attorneys, ex-Gov. Charles Z. John
son and Charles T. Noland did everything
In their power to carry out that idea. A
legal inquiry made as to Duestrow's men,
tai responsibility resulted in his being de-
clared perfectly sane by jury, before
whom many experts were examined
when the trial on the charge of murder
came up, change of venue was taken to
Union, Franklin County. where the case
was heard before Judge Hirzel. Ii result
ed in a disagreement. Duestrow was
given second trial, and was convicted
and sentenced to hang. Several appeals
were made to the State Supreme Court to
grant new trial, and, when these failed,
Gov. Stephens was asked TO give the
prisoner respite until the case could be
carried to the United States Supreme
Court, but he refused to do So
Dr. Duestrow was a rich man. Although
graduate of medicine. Dr. Duestrow
never made pretense of practicing, his
tine Delng spent in riotous living. His
nome at 1124 Compton avenue, st. Louis,
was a handsome one, and his family life
there would have been happy but for his
absolute habits. On the day in question
Duestrow drove up to his home in sleigh.
with the intention of taking his wife and
child out riding. He was greeted affec-
tionately by his wife, but responded in n
surly manner. With no excuse whatever.
he assaulted his wife, knocking her down
several times. The climax came when
the doctor pulled out revolver and shot
his wife, wounding her so that she died
after several days of intense suffering.
Then, taking up his 3-year-old son. Louis,
whom he had played with and caressed but
a short time before, he held the child mt
arms length against the wall and blew his
brains out.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25
Sparks from the Wires.

Senator George of Mississippi has re
covered sufficiently to be taken to hi,
home.
Sir Alfred Miner has been appointed
governor Of Cape Colony to succeed Lord
Rosemead, better known as Sir Hercules
Robinson, who resigned on account OF
ill-health.
The receipts of the whist games at Bos-
ton, in which 1900 people took part, were
$1,000, after deducting expenses. The
money will be used for the benefit of the
city's poor.
An insane man named Tramoni caused
a great sensation in the Chamber of Dep
uties at Paris, appearing waving a banner
and shouting, France will be cemetery
In 1900" He was arrested.
The arrest in New York of J. A. Iasigi.
the Turkish consul in Boston, on a charge
Of embezzlement, has caused a tremen-
dous sensation in the latter city, especially
In society, where he and his wife were
prominent.
While Bessie Morgan, Mary Evans,
Cassie Llewellyn and Mollie Williams
were skating on the canal at Sharon. Pa.
the ice broke and Miss Morgan and Miss
Evans drowned in the presence of many
spectators.
State Senator G. J. Bronston of Lex
ington, Ky, and Miss Belle Wisdom,
daughter Of the recently deceased million
aire. w. w. Wisdom, of Paducah, eloped
to ST. Louis and were married Senator
Bronston is a widower of 45.
Probably no person connected with the
theatrical profession had such tribute
paid to his memory in New York City as
was displayed at the funeral services over
the body of Count Armand de CASTOR.
known as Castlemary, the opera singer.
who died at the Metropolitan Opera
House while singing In Martha" More
han 1000 persons were in the church and |
many women tainted.
Quantity large; quality poor" is TIN,
Of the German Rhine wine Grin |
II 1896 as reported to the State Depart
nent by Perry Bartholow, United States
onsul at Mayence.
A twin baptism of war vessels mt the
Union Iron Works at San Francisco ON
n about March IL will be the progress of
m unusual naval event TO be witnessed
y delegations from West virginia and
)hio, as well as by crowds from other
tiles. The Wheeling and the Marietta
re the names to be given the two boats
. they glide from the ways into the water
{ the same instant
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25
RUINoUs WASTE OF MONEY.
Congress Barns 1t st the Rate of Hal
n Billion a Year.

Congress Barns It st the Rate of HaIf
Billion q Year.
A special to the New York World says:
"The time is near st hand when the peo-
pie will have TO make the wholesale ap-
propriations of public money a direct is
sue. They will have TO do this for their
own protection. When this time comes
individuals may not be able to escape"
Representative Dockery of Missouri
made this statement with the utmost earn
estness. "At this session." he said, "about
100000 will be appropriated. This.
added to the appropriations of the last
session, will bring the total amount of d.
rect appropriations by this Congress to
the enormous aggregate Of at least ST.
000,000OOO." III
Mr.. Dockery said that this was bad
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25
MRS BRADLEY MARTIN.
Tie Hostess OF the Notorious $500,
900 Ball In New York City.

TIE Hostess OF the Notorious $780,
900 Ball In New York City.
Mrs. Bradley Martin, the hostess of
the great New York ball, who has won
the distinction of paying out more money
for one evenings Entertainment than was
ever paid out before, was Cornelia Sher-
man before she married Mr.. Martin. Her
father was Isaac III. Sherman, who amass-
ed fortune of something like $4,000 In
the manufacture and sale of barrel slaves.
Most of this money was inherited by the
daughter, and the thousands which Mrs.
Martin expended on the recent grand af-
fair were earned years and years ago in
the big concern of which her father was
the head. Miss Sherman met Mr.. Martin
at the wedding of Elliott +. Shepard
twenty-five years ago. Mr.. Martin was
Mr.. Shepard's best man, and Miss Sher-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25
O'MAllEY IS FREED.

Jury Acquits the Chicago Aiderma. Of
the Murder Of Gustav CoIiiander.
Alderman Thomas j. O'Maiiey, of Chi
cago, with John Santry, was acquitted
Saturday night of the charge of being
concerned in the murder of Gustav Colli-
ander on election day. The acquittal of
O'Malley furnishes the sequal to one of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

the most remarkable criminal proceed
ings on record In this country. The YER
dict was received with cheers and O'Mal-
ley and Santry were flooded with con-
Gratulations. The Alderman, as soon n
the words mot guilty" wene heard. threw
himself on the neck of w. 8. Forrest. his
lawyer, and kissed him. and several Of
the Jurors shook hands with the freed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

was hanged at I'm
ion, Mo, Tuesday. A
few hours before the
execution took place
Duestrow threw off
the mask of insanity,
sobbed like a woman
and admitted that he
killed his wife and
child.
The case of Dues
trow was one of the
IN o $ t remarkable
ever passed upon by
A Il
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25
CoRN.eURNlNo STATISTICS.
An OHcial Investigation TO he Made
by Nebraska State Board.

- ShaGe n0ar0s
The Nebraska State Board of Trans
portation has been engaged for several
days In collecting figures showing the
number of farmers Of the State who are
now burning corn for fuel. The secre-
faries are also making an estimate of the
quantity of coal which these corn burners
would use II they could get IL In exchange
for the corn. These figures are to be
used In an effort to get reduced rate for
out shipments of corn and In shipments of
coal from the railroads. The secretaries
think they can show to the railroads that
the increased business which will be
brought to their lines will pay them to
make reduction in the rates. As Il now
10, the farmers cannot afford to ship their
corn, and consequently they have no
money with which to buy coal. The re-
suit, 10 far as the roads are concerned. n
that there is no hauling Of corn or coal for
the farmers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

The rites of the Catholic Church were
administered to Gen. A. ]. Smith, who
died at St Louis and who was known
through life as Protestant Gen. Smith
was unconscious and the ceremony was
performed at the request of his wife, who
is Catholic.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

Representative Sawyer introduced bill
In the lower house of the Michigan Legis-
lature to provide for the appointment of
wsrdens Of prisons for a period of two
years. These officers are now appointed
- haAd ofios during good behavior.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25
SUGAR MAGNATE SEARLES

Had Very Bad Memory When Ex.
amined by the Lexow Com mittee.
John F. Searles, the secretary and treas
urer of the sugar combine, who was be-
fore the Lexow committee, knows more
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

News has been received at Paisesville.
KY. of fhe drowning of Andrew Wilson.
Preston Hall and Harry Brown In Pike
County. The men had been on spree
for several days and had started across
Big Sandy river on the ice on their horses
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

Rev. William Prall, ID. D., pastor of
ST. John's. the leading Episcopal church
of Detroit. was married to Miss Helen
Ames Lothrop, daughter of George v. N.
Lothrop, ex-minister to Russia. The cere-
snowy was performed By Bishop Davies.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

WoMEN's RELIEF CORPS. No. 1852, meets on
the I'd and 4th Saturdays at o'clock in the az
ternoon. MRS. M. K. HANSON, President.
REBEccA WIGHT, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

GRAlLING CHAPTER, r. A. NJ, No. I2J.-
Meets every third Tuesday in each month.
A. TAYLOR, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

CRAWLING LODGE, 1. o. o. F., No. ls7.-
Meets every Tuesday evening
p. B. JOHNSON, N. G.
p. E. JOHNSON, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25
END OF DUEsTROw.
St. Louis Millionaire Wife Murderer
Hanged In Union, Mo.

DR.. Arthur Duestrow, the st. Louis
millionaire who, on Feb. 16, 1904, shot
and killed his wife and child in that city,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

MARVIN POST, No. 24o, G. A. r., meets the
second and fourth Saturdays in each month
w. s. CHALKER, Post Com.
c. w. WRIGHT, Adjutant
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

CRAWLING LODGE. No. s5s. =. a. A. NJ.
meets in regular communication on Thursday
evening on or before the full of the moon.
FRED NARREN. w. NJ.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Father
H. Webeler. Regular services the last Sunday
in each month
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
Rev. w. II. Mawhorter, Pastor. Services every
Sunday at T:cO p. m, and alternate Sundays at
l0S) a. m. Sunday-school at D. m.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-02-25

: DANISH Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH = Rev.
A. r. w. Becker, Pastor. Services every Sun
day at 1880 a. m. and y. m, and everyWednes-
day at y. m. A lecture In school room IL m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13
j. Q. B. E r r v,
NOTARY PUBLIC

COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS.
And all other instruments of writing
for Record in the States Of Louisiana,
Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and
others. Office 1O2 w. Commerce St,
next to bridge; Lock Box S67, SAN
ANTONIO, TEXAS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13
STOCK LAW ELECTION.

This day came on to be heard the
written petition of Chas. H. Smith and
twenty-one others, freeholders and
qualified voters Of election precinct No.
so, asking this court to order an cleo
ton to be held in said election precinct
for the purpose Of enabling the free
holders of said election precinct No.
so to determine whether hogs, sheep
or goats shall be permitted to run at
large in said precinct. And the same
having been duly considered by the
court 1t is ordered that an election be
held for the purpose of enabling the
freeholders of said election precinct
No. so to determine whether hogs, sheep
or goats shall be permitted to run at
large within the following boundaries,
to-wit:
Commencing on the Bexar county
line at the southeast corner of Bexar
county, thence in a northeast direc-
ton with said county line to the Ma
riana Seguin grant, thence along the
south line of said survey to the south
west corner of the same. thence north
along the western line of said survey
to the northeast corner Of state survey
No. 4, thence with the north line of
said state survey In a westerly direc-
ton until it intersects the line of the
Francisco Farias survey, thence in a
southerly direction with said line to
the southeast corner of said Farias
survey, thence with the south line Of
said survey until it intersects the cas-
tern line Of voting precinct No. 4S,
thence south along said division line to
it's intersection with the county line,
thence with said county line to place
of beginning.
That said election be held on Satur-
day, March goth, A. D., 1897, at the Po-
| sitos school house, and that B. F.
| Shields be appointed as the presiding
officer, and w. Nuckolls and w. B.
Hooker as the judges of said election.
Pursuant to the above order passed
by the Honorable County Commission
ers' court of Bexar county, Texas, on
the 9th day of February, A. D., 1897,
notice is hereby given that an election
will be held in election precinct No.50,
at the Positos school house, on Satur-
day, March Goth, 1897, for the freehol-
| ders and qualified tax-paying voters of
said precinct to determine whether
hogs, sheep or goats shall be permitted
to run at large in said precinct.
Voters desiring to prevent the ami
mails designated in the order from run
ming at large shall place upon their
ballots the words, For The Stock
Law" and those in favor of allowing
such animals to run at large shall
place upon their ballots the words,
Against the Stock Law"
Given under my hand at Office in San
Antonio, Texas, this 18th day of Febru-
| airy, A. D., 1897.
BRYAN CALLAGHAN.
| County Judge, Bexar County, Texas
| 2-.S-3Gt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13

riedly, and arming themselves, one
with a long iron shovel and the other
with an AK helve, made their way to
the chicken coop, Polly carrying the
lantern.
The chicken house was filled with
flying feathers and squeaking chick
ems, and as Becky opened the door
nothing else could be seen or
heard. Both boldly entered, however,
and throwing the rays of the lantern
about they soon discovered bulky ami
NAL crouched in one corner. Itappeared
like a big coon, and Polly, advancing,
dealt it blow with the shovel.
In an instant she saw her mistake.
1t was catamount, a cross between a
wildcat and a panther, and one of the
most vicious animals found in America
The huge brute made leap for the
woman, but she lodged it, and it fell
upon the ground at the feet of Becky,
who, quick as flash, dealt it another
blow, striking it ON the back, just be-
hind the shoulders. The catamount
made another spring, growing with
rage and pain, but it had evidently been
crippled, and instead of reaching Miss
Becly's throat, it scraped its long, sharp
claws across her shoulder. Polly was at
the brute again before it got to the
ground, and dazed it. Both women
then began belaboring it as it lay on
the ground, till blow from the AK helve
broke it's back.
Thewomen appeared as usual next day
and seemed to think nothing of their
experience. Jim brought the cata-
mounts hide to town to have it tanned,
and it will be made into a rug for the
bed-chamber of the women who killed it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13
SOME CHOICE BARGAINS.

Now is the Time to Make Investments
Seven room house, all modern i'm
provement; lot S0x1S71a feet; wood
house, laundry, stable, situated on
IDignOwity Hill. Price, $4,000.
Six room cottage on Fourth street,
centrally located; bargain at $1,000.
TwO-Story ten room house South
Presa street, large lot, only $1,000.
Six room cottage on MatamOras
street, first class in every particular,
and a bargain at $4,000.
Two story frame house on River av-
enue, good location; $500.
Eight room, two-story house, all fur
nished; stable and Outhouses, one acre
of ground, two street car lines also
horse and buggy, $4,000.
Fine brick house, large lot, stable;
situated on North street, $4,000; a
beautiful home.
Fine building consisting of store
room and saloon, 4 rooms in second
story, with gallery, warehouse, sta
BILE and hay barn, 2 large lots, on
South PreSa street; $1,000.
Two story brick house, 10 rooms,
with bath on both floors. servants
room and stable, large lot, on Presa
street; $780,
Three lots on Crockett street, suit
able for store or saloon. close in, room
for four houses; $4,000.
Six room cottage on Government
Hill, large lot; $1,000.
Large 10 room house. with all mod
ern improvements. in South Heights, a
beautiful home; $4,000.
Two story frame house on Prospect
hill, two large lots; $1,000.
Five room cottage at Midway, near
West End; $1,000.
Three two-story houses, large lots,
on Chestnut street, at very reasonable
figures.
We have bargains in lots on Govern
ment Hill. Dignowity Hill, Laurel
Heights, South Heights, TObin Hill,
West End, as well as in most any
part of the city, at very reasonable
prices.
We can also fit you up in farms,
and ranches ranging from 100 acres
to 10000 acres. We particularly call
your attention to 1000 acres on the
coast near Rockport, with frontage of
about four miles on the bay, suitable
for fruit, grapes, vegetables, etc; $40
per acre. This is dirt cheap.
$50 acres near Floresville.
2.4OO acres on the Llano river.
800 acres near Elmendorf.
$500 acres in FriO county.
1900 acres in Gonzales county.
{. The above is only partial list of
the property we have for sale. We
think before purchasing it will pay
yon to call in and see JOHN T. HAM
BLETON & CO., Daily Light Build
ing. No. 1O4 East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13

is untitled for the married state Thousands
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impossible or a menace of death.
A woman may be externally crippled, OF
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13
NOTICE OF FILING FINAL AC-
COUNTS.


COUNTS.
Estate of Mary ]. Gable, Deceased.
STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Bexar.
County Court in Matters of Probate.
To March term, A. D., 1897.
The state of Texas to all persons in
terested in the Administration of the
estate of Mary ]. Gable, deceased.
Ben T. Cable, executor, and Lucie
Gable Castleman, executriX of the es-
tate of Mary ]. Gable, deceased, have
filed their final account in the County
Court of Bexar County, which will be
acted on at the March term, A. D.,
1897, of said court, at the Court House
thereof, in the City of San Antonio, af-
ter this notice shall have been duly
published for at least twenty (20) days
in some newspaper printed in Bexar
County, Texas, at which time all per-
sons interested in said estate may ap-
pear and make objections thereto, If
they see proper.
Witness, Thad. w. Smith, Clerk Of the
County Court of Bexar County,
IL. 81 and Seal of said Court, at my
office in San Antonio, this 23d
day Of February, A. d. 1897
THAD. W. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, Bexar County.
By r. c. SYMINGTON, Deputy.
Issued same day.
No. 2235.
Came to hand February 23d, 1897 at
IL o'clock, a. m, and publication of
this notice ordered made in the Daily
Light.
JOHN p. CAMPBELL,
Sheriff Bexar County.
By NJ. F. CAMPBELL, Deputy.
2-23-20t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13
DOG WITHOUT HAIR.
Strange Canine Freak Discovered In
Williamsburg IN. W Cellar.

Williamsburg IN. W Cellar.
Williamsburg scientists are puzzled
to explain the genesis of a weird and
extraordinary animal that was recent
ly found in the cellar of one of its lead
ing scientists. This creature is a sort
of hairless dog.
The dog is only partially hairless. At
present it belongs to Mr.. William j.
Flaherty, residing at the corner Of
Bedford avenue and South Third street.
Mr.. Flaherty is as much at loss to ex-
plain the origin of the dog as his neigh
bors. The dog, which is quite docile
and intelligent and has been taught to
perform many interesting tricks, has
no hair on its body except triangular
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13
OPENING For FARMER.

$50 acres, II miles from city, all
fenced, good water never failing, 2
gins adjoining this farm, 1 mile from
school house, good house, post oak
and mesquite timber, this insures
moisture, water can be had few feet
from surface. This is a good invest
ment for German farmer. We will
sell this place y cash and balance on
long time.
Call and see JOHN It. HANDLE
TON & CO., Daily Light Building.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13
KILLED A CATAMouNT.
Adventure of Two Old Maids In
West Virginia.

Becky and Polly Rollard, who live
down in the wilds of Spruce mountain,
Nicholas county, in West Virginia, had
an adventure the other night, news Of
which came when their brother James
came to town to get court plaster and
liniment for their wounds.
The women are old maids and live
with their brother on a mountain farm.
Last Friday James went to town, leay-
ing the sisters to look after the farm.
About midnight on the second day
Polly Weakened her sister and called her
attention to the unusual noise and
commotion, which seemed to come from
the henhouse. Surprising that coon
or 'possum was making inroads upon
their poultry, the sisters dressed hur-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13

strip running from the right fore
leg across the back and about an inch
in width.
The tail of this interesting creature
is a most remarkable appendage. The
tail is covered with hair. On the end
of the tail is heavy brush, unlike that
to be seen on any dog extant. The head
of the dog is covered with a stubby
growth of black hair.
The dog is suffering for the mistakes
of its parents in failing to provide it
with a sufficient covering of hair. 1t
has severe cold. Hairless dogs, such
as those which are fashionable in ia
pan, have no business in New York dur
ing the winter months. They SILVER in
the chill blasts and are really pitiable
objects.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-13
FOR SALE.

5000 old newspapers, clean and
whole, low rates. Apply at Light
office.