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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08
THE OLD LADY.

This was a quiet street. Having just seven
cocks and only one music teacher, 1t was amaz-
ingly peacaabe. The milkman shouted along 1t
softly, and the greengrocers burst not yell
there were no bad little boys in the gutter, and
the omnbuses skirted the corner only. At D
a. m. a k-panic spread from house to house.
and clerks who had been lazy bounced up sud
denly slammed the door. and flew madly train
ward. After which all calm.
There several cards up in the street. No
rs had Board and Residence elegantly in the
window. and its lady was putting on her even
ing blouse. No. II. next door, said merely
Board and Lodging" and its tenant was in the
kitchen gring the high-tea chops. The table
was set for eight in No. 1G with napkins cooked
mitrewisc, and a madenhair in the middle
whose longest fronds shone greasy after dip
ping into Yesterdays soup: for ten in It's
humber neighbor. with blue and gilt cruet-
stand placed in the centre. over the way, in
No. II, the table was laid for
The sun slanted little lower and stared in
the weak eyes of returning clerks. No. IL had
pinned her blouse suitably, and was rustng
down the stair. No. II, red in the face was
shaking the pepper-castor. But No. IL sat up
i'm her bedroom in front Of n looking glass.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
VENEZUELAN COMMISSION.
Work All Accomplish and Commit
tee is Released From Duty.
Snn.;ol VIM 20 Cnn1,,. ;oh+

Work All Accomplish and Commit
tee is Released From Duty.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Washington. Feb. 27.-The VeneZue-
Ian commission terminated its exist
ence today at noon, when its members
called on the president and delivered
their report of the work accomplished
in the year Of it's existence. While
this does not indicate any conclusion
as TO the merits of the controversy
which led TO the creation of the COM
mittee, its work having stopped be-
fore the actual determination of the
true divisional line between British
Guiana and Venezuela, it is under
stood that the enormous new evidence
collected through the efforts of the
commission will make that decision
possible by an impartial court in the
future. This evidence, which has not
been printed, is arranged for filing in
the archives of the state department,
wher it will be Available for the ar
hitrary tribunal which meets in Paris
in 1898. TOday'S visit to the presi-
dent was brief and was marked with
cordial expressions of the presidents
satisfaction.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
WATCHING FILIBUSTERS.
Special WireE to Sunday Light.

Washington, Feb. GA sharp look
out is being kept by vessels of the
navy and revenue service for filibus-
ter Bermuda. Instructions have been
sent TO the collector of customs at
Jacksonville with reference 20 the re-
newed application of the steamer
Dauntless for permission TO go to
Fernandina on wrecking trip that
the department stands on the grounds
previously stated that unless the own
ers make the required legal affidavit
that the vessel does not intend to en-
gage in violation of the neutrality
or navigation laws the vessel must
remain in the collectors custody. A
combination of the Bermuda and
DauntleSS is what the officials are
seeking to prevent
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
AN INTERESTING CAREER.
Williamson County's First Sheriff
Has Had One.
,ecial Wire TO sunday Light.

Special Wire TO Sunday Light.
Georgetown, Tex. Feb. 2.-Mr.
William Chalk, the first sheriff elect
ed in Williamson county, came to
Georgetown from his home near
Round Rock today to have his picture
taken in conjunction with Shtrin Puri,
but was disappointed, as the latter
was unavoidably absent. Mr.. Chalk
who is Sc years old and still hale and
hearty for a man of his years, has had
an exciting and eventful life, and has
many interesting stories to tell of the
early days in Texas.
He was in the Mier expedition III
1912. and was captured by the Mexi-
cans Christmas day of that year, but
ESCAPED the same night, and with 4
comradc named st. Clair, made bis
way to the Rio Grande, which they
crossed and joined Somervell in his
retreat TO San Antonio.
He was also, one of Capt. Ross, COM
pany of rangers when they were sta
toned ut Double File crossing on the
San Antonio river, near Towns mill,
in 1916.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
HOLDS TWO OFFICES.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

NINVLdI " TT 10 NUIUUN hight.
Detroit, Mich. Feb. 27.-HaSen :.
Pingree, is still mayor of Detroit and
governor of the state of Michigan,
according to an opinion rendered by
the full bench of the Wayne Circuit
court this morning. The decision was
upon Il mandamuS proceeding
brought by the hoard of public works
commissioner, MOreland TO require
the court of Wayne to declare the
office of mayor vacant, and issue a
call for an election to fill the vacancy.
The courts holds that Moreland stand
ing alone and without relation of the
attorney general has no standing in
court and the court has no iurisdic,
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28


as he felt certain the county hide and
animal inspector would help and the
city could compel all butchers to have
their animals inspected at one central
place.
The inspector of milk, measures and
weights, an obsolete office, will be
abolished and the duties transferred
to the health department. Alderman
Mauermann thought this work might
be done by policemen.
The mayor suggested that they do
away with the assistant city engineer,
saying they could get along very well
with the city engineer and the engi-
neer in charge of the sewer work.
THE balance of the force can not be
changed. / have consulted with Mr..
Trueheart, whom will submit to you
as engineer for your approval" said
the mayor.
He also recommended leaving the
sewer department untouched, but
when asked if Consulting Engineer
Gray was considered he replied, NO,
he don't come in on this consideration
of the budget at all. I'd like to get rid
of him if l could"
The mayor then said the schools
department could be considered in
May next, when he minated that
salaries might be scaled down some.
Other departments and contracts,
lights, etc. he was not prepared to sub
NIT at present, as he was not sufficient
ly posted.
The council then went into commit
tee of the whole, and considered sal
aries to he fixed at the next council
meeting. Alderman Mauermann was
called to preside and the mayor took
his seat in the council.
Salaries were fixed as the list was
read. as follows:
Two city hall messengers. $3.50. and
S4OO per year each.
Elevator Getty halD operator. $42O
per year
Deputy city clerk, S1,0SO.
Clerk for city attorney, $1,000.
Recorder, 81 200.
Recorders clerk and prosecutor. ST.
200
City wcigher, 500.
Alamo keeper, 5000
Assistant chief of police, $3.50.
Second assistant chief of police. ST.
300
Two detectives, $2,44O
TwentyfOur partolmen, $1,56O.
Four mounted patrolmen, $40.
Night clerk police station, S72O
One jailer, S720.
One street commissioner, 81, 44U.
Two foremen at 50 per day when ut
work.
One carpenter, $500.
Two engineers, steam roller, 81 800.
One ditch commissioner, $500
Two gardeners, $1,000.
One lineman, $500.
Central fire station operators. ST.
40
Clerk city physician. records. etc.
$500.
Sixteen garbage carts $40 per month
each.
Assistant city physician, $500.
Two stock drivers, 81 800.
One market master, 1000.
Two assistant market masters. ST.
800.
City engineer, $1,000.
Other salaries and positions were
left untouched at present.
The salaries of steam roller engi-
neers was placed at S75 per month on
motion of Alderman Surkey, the coun-
ell voting 10 to for it, The mayor
remarked that he thought the city
could keep them constantly employed
at this figure.
The caucus then adjourned.
BY the scaling down and pruning
off system decided Oh at yesterdays
caucus n saving of $4,000 has been
made to the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
WOMEN NOT WANTED.
Civil Service Commission COmpels
Her Recognition However.

Her Recognition however,
Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Washington. Feb. Embarrassing
case of Miss Stahlecker, the young
woman to whom the war department.
refused appointment as translator az
ter all competitors in the civil service
examination for that position, has
been settled by her appointments 10
translatorship in the state depart
ment. Miss Stahlecker made a high
percentage in the competition while
all the other candidates failed. She
was certified for appointment by the
civil service commission but the war
department officials interested said
they did not want Il woman for the
place as it involved other work be-
side translating which women could
not perform satisfactorily. The civil
service commission maintained thai
refusing to appoint Miss Stahleeker
would be violation of the law and
was prepared to push the war depart
ment to the issue. In view of Miss
Stahlecker's appointment in the state
department it is not thought that any
action will be taken by the commits
/ siOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
HELPING COREA.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

special wire TO SUNDAY Light.
Yokshoma, Feb. 27.-The govern
ments of Russia and Japan have sign
ed a convention by the terms of which
both powers are to station a limited
force of troops in Corea for the protec-
ton of the Russian and Japanese set
Elements in that country. The sig
natory powers agree to assist the
government of COrea financially and
Russia undertakes to construct and
maintain a line of telephone commu-
nicatiOn with Seoul the COrean cap
ital
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
MISSING MAN DISCOVERED.
Wirn 10 Sunday Light.

Houston. Tex, Feb. 27.-John Me-
Laughlin. railroader, who has been
missing for two years, was found by
Officer McDaniels this morning in q
ragged suit tramping into town. he
did not know who he was but was
sure he was not Mclaughlin. He was
identified by the foreman of the III. n
II. e. shops and others and taken TO
the paymaster's office where two
months pay which he left behind
when he disappeared was found in Il
dusty envelope. Mclaughlin evident
" is Iaboring under an hallucination.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
dixie Is INQUISITIvE.
cial Wire TO Sunday Light.

NDpCIHI W TIC 10 SUHUHy light.
London, Feb. 27.-Sir Charles Dixie
has given notice that next Monday he
will ask the government i'll the House
of Commons 10 furnish what informa-
ton may be in their possession, as to
whether the king of COrea's military
force is being drilled by Russian Off
GERS. He will also demand of the
government an expression of opinion
as to the consistency of the Russian
action in COrea with the pledge given
by the government of Russia when
Great Britain abandoned Port Hamil-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
MURDERER ARRESTED.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

SpVVIUI WIZ W oNKIUfJ HIo'
Houston, Tex, Feb. T.-Sherin
Erickson this morning arrested Fritz
Amt charged with murder in Waller
county, by poisoning his wife and four
children u years ago. One child died.
but the other recovered. Arnt fed TO
Mississippi, but lately came TO Hous-
ton to try to get hold of some valuable
property here. He was identiifed by
his Step-son, Henry Woldt, who was
only six years old when the crime was
COmmitted
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
RAIDERS RELEASED.
special Wire to Sunday Light.

Special Wire TO Sunday Light.
London, Feb.27.-Mai. r. W. White,
who together with DR.. l.. 5. Johnson,
Col. II. f. White, Col r. Grey, Capt.
Coventry and Maj. Sir John Willough-
by, was convicted Of participation in
Jameson's raid into the Transvaal,
was released from Holloway Jail this
morning, his term of seven months
Imprisonment having expired. Mai.
Willoughby, who was sentenced to ten
months imprisonment, is the only one
of the raiders now in confinement
He has still three months to serve.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
FEDERAL CONVICT PARDONED.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The president
has granted pardon to John II. Patter-
son, convicted in Texas of making
fraudulent use of mails and sentenced
January 18th, 1896, to IS months at
hard labor in Fort Leavenworth pris-
on. Patterson'S sentence would have
expired in April and the pardon is
granted to give him a chance TO re-
deem himself.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
SUDDEN THERMOMETER DROP
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Chicago is in the
grip of another cold wave. The wave
originated in the northwest on Thurs
day and travelled slowly this way
In Minnesota, North Dakota and the
eastern part of South Dakota the Their
mometer registered from 20 to 30 de
grees below zero, while at White Riy-
cr, Ont, points below that was reach
ed. That was the coolest spot in the
country
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
ANTI-TICKET SCALPING.
Special Wire TO Sunday Light.

Special Wire 70 Sunday Light.
Washington, Feb. 27.--The anti-tick-
ct scalping bill was passed by the
House this afternoon after an ex-
haustion by its opponents of every
parliamentary device which the rules
permitted them to exercise. The bill
was called up by instruction from the
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. 1t was passed by vote
of 152 to 81, more than twO-thirdS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
GREEK VESSEL SEIZED.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

Special wire 10 Sunudy Light.
Canea, Crete, Feb. 2T.-The Greek
steamer TheSus has been seized by
the British torpedo boat belonging to
the united feet, while attempting to
land provisions and munitions of war
for Greek troops at Palatina. Three
members of the Greek troops at Palat-
ina and three members of the Greek
Chamber of Deputies-Papakianias.
Espanis and Razel6 We're on board
the captured vessel
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
UNDERwooD's LITTLE JOKE.
ecial Wire to Sunday Light.

Special Wire TO SUNDAY Light.
Houston. Tex. Feb. Gin the I'm
derwood case of robbery by force of
arms for which the death penalty was
assessed, a motion for new trial was
argued today and refused. Under
wood still appears TO take the SEN
tence as huge joke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
BRITISH COUNCIL.
Special Wire to Sunday Light

London, Feb. 27.-Members of min
istry were hastily summoned to cab
met council At the foreign office ut
noon today. The council sat for two
hours and was presided over by Lord
Salisbury. 1t is believed the subject
considered was the situation in Crete
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
NTKINLEY Is WELL.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

Canton. Ohio, Feb. 27.-The state
ment was positively made this morn
ing that Major McKinley's last mem
Der of the cabinet had not been Sc
lected Major Mckinley has practical
lysfecovered his health. He took q
walk in the crisp cool air this morning
Tia last evidences of Ia grippe and of
fatigue are rapidly disappearing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
AMERICAN ARRESTED.
.cioI Wlrc to Sunday Light.

Special wire 10 SUNDAY Light
London, Feb. "a dispatch from
Madrid to the Central News says:
Among the fifty-fve prisoners taken
by the Spanish troops in uprising at
Manila Thursday, is Il man who
claims to be, and who undoubtedly Is.
an American citizen. All of the pris-
oners will be tried by court martial
and thirty of the lot will doubtless he
shot"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION

SpeciaI Wire to Sunday Light.
New Bedford, Mass, Feb. 2T.-The
large boiler which furnishes power
at the Acushet mills, exploded this
morning. resulting in one man being
killed. another buried in the,ruins and
several badly injured by escaping
steam.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28

lis. tore it up. Ellis swore vengeance
and now he has it.
The u u club closed their festivities
prior to the Lenten season with an in
formal german Thursday night, which
was led by Major Spencer HutchiDs
and Miss Macarthur, of New Orleans.
The city is infested with tramps and
petty robberies and burglaries are too
numerous to mention. The police
seem powerless.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
THE Beers MUST BEWARE
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

Paris, Feb. 27.-The GalOis says the
brutalities and vexatiOns which are
being practiced by the Boer govern
ment against French citizens and
French industries are enjoying the at
tcntiOn of 4 number of members of
the chamber of deputies and with
the possible result of the intervention
of the French government.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
OFF HATS. LADIES,
.nI Wire TO Sunday Light.

Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Louisville, Ky, Feb. 27.-Both
branches of the city council have
passed an ordinance prohibiting wo-
men from wearing hats in theatres
and public halls. Mayor Todd will
sign il.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
GEORGEToGN NEWS
Shipments of Fat Cattle-A Masonic
Instructor at Work.

Shipments of Fat Cattle-A masonic
Instructor at Work:
BY Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Georgetown, Tex, Feb. 21.-Mrs. {.
d. Harris. of Corn Hill, district lee
turer of the Masonic order, left today
for Llano to hold n six days school Of
instruction in the esoteric work of the
order.
He goes from there to Joppa, Bur
nett county, to lecture a week.
Doc Sauls made II shipment OF u
trainload of fat cotton product fed
cattle to st. Louis yesterday. They are
the finest lot of cattle that have left
here this season. Shipments will De
made weekly from now on until all
q 500 are shipped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
FLOODS ARE RECEDING.
Iecial Wire to Sunday Light.

cpcCldi WIZ ~ cuhudS hiSh''
Cincinnati. Feb. 27.-The food is
subsiding. The weather is clear and
cold. and there is much suffering
among the people of the inundated
district. Many were driven from their
homes without food or shelter
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
KING GEORGE WILL ABDICATE

Paris, Feb. 27.-The Figaro asserts
that King George of Greece intends
to abdicate his throne in favor of his
eldest son, Crown Prince Constantine
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-28
VENEZUELAN TREATY sIGNEI

Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Washington, Feb. 2T.-The Spanish
draft of he gl0-Venezuelan treaty
was signk,i by Sir Julian Pauncefote
and Sen,1 Andrade at noon today AT
the Brita legation
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
THE BLESSING OF A BELL.
Only = Bishop or = Priest Specially Dele
gated May Perform Ceremony.

Only . Bishop or . Priest Specially Dele
gated May Perform Ceremony.
This description OF Catholic cere
riony of blessing a bell is taken from
a private letter written by a New York
er, who is at present visiting little
fishing village in the south OF France
on the Mediterranean.
The baptism OF a bell is an act much
more important than the baptism of
child, it seems. and It cannot be con-
ferred except by a bishop, or, if that is
impossible, by a church dignitary in
vested with the proper power by spc-
cial indult from Rome. Such was the
case in this instance, when the vicar
general of the bishop of Marseilles was
commissioned TO perform the solemn
ceremony.
F. The bell, covered with its white bap.
tismsl robe, ornamented with laces
ribbons and flowers, stood in front of
the sanctuary and was raised three or
four feet from the floor. When bishop
is present he blesses on the spot the Wa.
ter and salt used. When he Is not able
and sends them in properly sealed YES
sells.
The officiating priest and the deacon
and subdeacol wear the ennis. alb and
stole. Seven psalms ere chanted. be-
ginning with the 'Miserere" and ending
with the ''De Profundis-" After this
begins the baptism with water special.
~ blessed and called Gregorian water.
as it appears that the liturgy followed
was instituted by st. Gregory the
Great.
The bell IS washed inside and out aad
during the ceremony the theological
psalms. 145 and 80. are recited in
psalmody. Then comes the anointrnert
OF the bell with the holy oil, while the
priest recites a beautiful prayer-N.
Y. World. !
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
PRETTY QUILTS.
4 Fine, Comfortable Cover Can Be Made
at Home.


The provision of plenty bed covering
Is the weather wakes colder is ques-
bon that perplexes the housewife, espe-
Eally those who must consider the
Question of economy, both in outlay in
purchasing and space for storing IN
csed articles in warm weather.
There are always to be hadhandsome
comforts in silk and fine satin, with
Gown interlining, very cheap, but when
the cheapest price is dear to those who
have not the sum to spare some other
method must be thought of.
AMI ingenious woman and good
housekeeper has solved the problem
Fery satisfactorily to herself, and in a
very dainty manner. Enough cheese
cloth of pink, blue and white was
bought, and also sufficient zephyr wool
Of each color, and white cotton bats to
Eli each comfort very full and fluffy.
Seam the cheese cloth into the desired
size, lay the cotton on smoothly and
then the other side.
Begin in the center and tie the tufts
pf wool at the desired distance apart
until the comfort has been tied all over.
A very pretty way is to tie adiamond IN
fhe middle, then border as wide as de-
BiTed about the edge. If tied very spare
" it will be much lighter and softer,
also very much prettier.
When all has been tied turn In the
ridges and catch with buttonhole stitch
al around.
A very pretty one is made of pink tied
with pale blue, or blue tied with white
wool, or deep cream tied with baby.
blue.
Such comforts are very light and
warm, easy to make and costvery little.
They can be used two or three seasons,
then recovered, the same cotton serving
tor many covers. Where there are chill
iren small covers and squares made
after this fashion are admirable for
the crib or cradle or TO use upon the
lap when caring for the infant.
Such comforts are very light and
warm. easy made from remnant o.
silk or eiderxlown. The down was a
pale rose pink, the silk apple green.
The silk served as the lining and was
caught To the down by large irregular
spider web pattern in several shades
of very narrow green baby ribbon. \
Soluble frill Of the silk and frill OF
lace finished the edge of this dainty ne
cessity for either carriage or cradle.
Very fine French satesr can be used
In the place of silk and pretty service
able little comforts made. These have
the added recommendation That If the
work il done carefully they viii wash
very weil-St. Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
--I1tk.-thIy Rs.n~~x.

The proportions OF butter. sugar.
-four and rio, -four are the szze N fos
Ehortcake, with the addition Of . guar
ter Of a pound of almonds ttssncbeA and
minced nne) and two ounces candted
orange peel, chopped very unsIA Maks
rp exactly The came as fsr shEt-cakss
mix the fruit and -four teEetisz besors
adding 20 the butter. --As this eAxs ia
rather rnore troubfesords - nals thar
shortcake, on account Of bang r1ora
brittle. one egg uaay, Ne ofded Just al
the last 20 make the MIXTURE adhers
better. Proceed exactly the game a.
for shortcak., bot do not make As
bannock quite No thick. and do not prsck
the top Of il, bat sprinkle ove n, before
baking, q small quantity of finely
chopped almonds ard ersage ped
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