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Evening star., 1897-01-14
"A NIGHT Off"
AuSustfn Days Play Spiendidly Given
by Amateurs.


Last evening at the Lafayette Square
Opera House might excusably have been
mistaken for an occasion of grand opera,
judging from the attendance. The ever
popular Carroll Institute Dramatic Club
was the attraction, and IL presented the
well-known comedy "A Night Off, credit
the enthusiastic-almost boisterous-satis-
faction of the large audience. 1t was reces-
sary to raise the curtain several times after
each OF the four acts, and, We're it GUS
tomary to repeat the scenes of play in
that "A Night or would have d-ifted into
continuous performance The comedy was
presented by courtesy of Mr. Augustin
DAILY. and the performance was under the
direction of Mr.. James ]. Skelly. with Mr.
A. T. Seaman as assistant stage manager
The production was handsomely staged and
costumed, and the work OF t;ie PLAYERS was
fully up to the standard of professionals
The cast included Mr.. Percy f. Leach. Mr.
John J. Nolan, Mr.. George H. OConnor
Mr.. William s. Mccarthy, Mr.. A. T. Sea-
man, Mr.. Edward ]. Walsh, Miss Helen
Lackaye, Miss Alice K Irwin, Miss Irene
Rowland. Miss Nora Cocker and Miss
Laura Eichelberger. The honors were
equally divided. the work of Mr. Leach as
Prof. Justinian Babbitt. Mr.. Walsh as Mar
Gus Brutus Snap. and Miss Cocker as Susan
being of noticeable excellence. Miss Irwin
and Mr. OCOnnor were the PARTIES in an
effective love scene. and the efforts of Miss
l-ackaye, Miss Rowland. Mr. Nolan and
Mr.. Mccarthy should no. escape special
mention. To sum UP, The play was a mos;
amusing and pleasing success IN every re-
spect the ability disDlsyel by the members
OF the cast being credit to the institute
and a surprise to thei~ friends. The affair
NAY be recorded as one of the gratifying
events in the history of the organization.
An important adjunct was the Carroll In
stitute Orchestra, directed by Mr. Ben.
JudSon. 5
Evening star., 1897-01-14
SPORTS OF THE DAY
Louisville Planning to Strengthen Its
Team.
NELSON'S FINE SKATING At TEE RINK
Organization of the New England
League.
A POOL TOU r n A MEN T

Special Dispatch TO the Philadelphia Press.
LOUISVILLE. Ky.January 13.-What the
Louisville fans would like to see most at
present is for the mana cement of the Colo
nsis to strengthen the team behind the bal
al second base and at third base. Certain
1y these are the weakest points on the
team. and with these strengthened with
frst-class players the team would he in d
fair way to start off next season in good
shape. with good prospects for the first d.
vision, which would mean thousands of
dollars to the stockholders
Tonight rumor of two big deals is rife
in base ball circles The Louisville officials
would neither affirm nor deny the reports
ard, President Pulliam has already stat
ed that he would say nothing of any deals
the Louisville club might have on hand un-
I'll they are consummated, these rumors are
printed.
A close friend of one of the local mag
mates said that the Louisville management
was doing everything in their power TO
close deal with the Philadelphia club for
Catcher Clements and Third Baseman Lave
Cross.
For several months past Colonel Rogers
Captain Nash and others of the Philadel-
phia club have had their eyes Pitcher
Fraser, and several good offers have been
made to the Louisville directors for the
twirlers release. Nash thinks Fraser is
the coming pitcher of the country. So does
Secretary Shettsline. Colonel Rogers and
half the fans" of Philadelphia, where
''Chic" pitched his best during the last
eastern trips of the Colonels. Fraser has
been offered for Clements and Cross. The
answer of the Philadelphia management
has not been received as yet, and all con-
nected with the Louisville club will proba-
bly, deny the story unless the deal goes
through. but this offer has been made, and
the Quaker city people are seriously con-
sidering IL.
The other big deal mentioned is the
Louisville clubs offer of 81 go for Second
Baseman Connors of the Chicago club.
This offer was made last week. soon after
Mr.. Pulliam was elected president. AS yet
Arson has not been heard from, but there
is every reason to believe that he will sell
the young second baseman for this price,
for at present he has no less than three
good second basemen. and always felt
kindly toward the Louisville club.
II both these deals go through the Colo
nelS would be stronger than they ever
We're. The outfield is strong enough. No
one would ask for better men than Clarke
Pickering. McCreery and Holmes. The in
field would be: Rogers at first. Connors at
second. Lave Cross at third and Dolan at
short. This would leave Clements Wilson,
Butler and Dexter behind the bat. In the
whole league there Is not better catcher
to develop young pitchers than Clements
All Louisville people who have seen big
league games in the past five years know
what Lave Cross is. He formerly played
with Louisville. Fred Clarke and Chic"
Fraser say that Connors is the greatest
Second baseman in the country. He is GER
tainly a great hitter. as his record shows.
Evening star., 1897-01-14
The New England League.

Newport. r. L., was admitted to member
ship IN tine New England League of base
haH clubs. which held its annual meeting
In Boston yesterday. and Taunton, Lowell
ana Cambridge applied for membership.
New Bedford resigned. which leaves the
following clubs in the league:
ran River. Pawtucket, Bangor Newport
ana Brockton- The championship was
~ a~"arded 70 Fan River. 1t was voted by the
representatives OF all the clubs that the
monthly salary list De inside of 81 600. ex-
elusive OF managers. The schedule meeting
VIII be held March 10, and the meeting ad-
1ourned subject to call of the chair pend
ing the result of the labor OF the circuit
committee The season will begin about
MAY L.
Evening star., 1897-01-14
Harvard Prefers TO Row Cornell
Alamo

ID. VI. Goodrich, captain of the Harvard
crew. and Z. o. Spillman. captain of Cor
neiFs eight. met in Albany. N Y, yester-
day 1t was an unofficial conference They
talked about the race. and Harvard said il
would like to have it rowed on or about
July l. Goodrich said that IL was the sen
ilInent OF Harvard's students that il should
row Cornell alone, and not enter a Quad
Angular race this year
Evening star., 1897-01-14
Horses Boarded
and
Fine Turnouts
For Hire
At Reasonable Rates.
Downey's rlodel Stables,
1920 1924 1. st. Phone 555. jale-e0d
A Calculating Cat.
From the Baltimore Sun.


1t takes a smart cat to catch English
sparrows, as any observant person can tes-
tify who knows anything about these active
and enterprising little birds. bat an ISllicott
City cat can do the .ri:k successfully al
most any day she wants a good meal for
herself or family. The feat is accomplished
by the aid of the most wonderful feline
sbrewdness. in this way:
From a distance of twenty or thirty yarGs
away the cat spies a sparrow or two that
she wants to eat when they light on a rail-
ing OF the Tiber bridge at the station yard.
She can approach them without being Cb-
served by getting in close to the wall that
borders the pavement. This she does. She
cannot be seen by the sparrows even as she
turns on to the bridge. for the railing is
broad at the top and she keeps under 1t and
cannot even herself see her victims, bu. she
does some good guessing or Intelligent cal
culating and stops directly beneath them
every time; then she pauses to make
spring to the top of the rail, covering with
her two paws the place where she has
reckoned the bird is She seldom misses
her prey. Three times out of four In fect
she catches the bird. and II Is her meat.
Evening star., 1897-01-14
Sims and Ball Profe,s,o,,,x

Racing Chairman Gideon of the L. A. w.
has issued the following bulletin:
Declared PROFESSIONALISM. Frederick
Sims. Washington. d. c.. clause o.; George
5. Ball. Washington. d. c., clause Oh; Mike
Ballich, Galveston, Tex. clause O; s. ssIt-
eovlch, Galveston. Tex. clause ID
RECORDS accepted-10o miles professional.
paced. flying start against time 40 "a hv
FRANK Waller. Memphis, Tenn. November
10. 1896.
Evening star., 1897-01-14
Pool Tournament.

A pool tournament for the championship
oi Maryland and the District of CoIum bia
VIII be played next month in Baltimore
only professional players will take part The
table will be AZ by o. The rules will be
those used In the Syracuse tournament.
berhArd HARDING. the local expert, will take
part In the tournament and will have
cLarge OF II.
Evening star., 1897-01-14
THE MiAGfa

Inc Misht Club held meeting last night,
"heh II was decided to give dinner jan
uaTy - A straw ride will be given the
next heavy snowfall. when each one at
te;adins will be attired in a novel costume
president Miller has arranged for a pro
gram OF specialties TO be rendered after the
ride. ~
Evening star., 1897-01-14

~ rive children were drowned in St Louis
Tuesday, while skating.
Evening star., 1897-01-14

For assaulting Pat. Madigan of ~ De-
frees court. Mike O'Malley today paid
$ll-25 into the Golfers OF the Police Court.
Evening star., 1897-01-14
some Time since.

From Judge.
Farmer Whiflietree-"Did you say Won
was lookin' fer work.
Weary Wilkins-"Yes, boss-xid de accen,
on de was"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
JUST IN TINE.

Boat Load of Italian Immigrants
Gladly Received In Louisiana.
BY special wire to Sunday Light.
Plaquemine, La, Oct. S0.-The steam
ship Monticello, with 1900 Italian i'm
migrants arrived today and anchored
below Plaquemine. A bridge was soon
made over the ships boats and the
ships health papers having been found
to beall right by DR.. f. ]. Kareny, parish
health officer, Decentralization began.
Taken as a whole, the immigrants were
fine looking lot of people, healthy and
strong and nearly all young. Owing to
the rigid quarantine and the difficulty
of getting laborers from the cotton Sec
ton, the arrival of these immigrants
will prove a great benefit to the sugar
planters, who were on hand with their
carts to take them out to the planta-
tions.
The large steamship and disembarka-
ton of her passengers was an interest
ing sight to the people, who turned out
en- masse. A prominent merchant had
charge of placing the new arrivals, and
says it was impossible to fill all appli-
cations he had from planters, who,
within the past few days flooded him
with letters and kilograms.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
ELEVEN WERE FOR NINETY
NINE YEARS AND ONE
FOR ACQUITTAL.
The Jury Was Out Since Friday
There Was No Demonstration
Upon The Result Case
May Be Set For Trial At
Next Term Of Court,

The Jake Merle murder case will
have to be tried all over again. Last
night at II o'clock the jury was called
prior to adjournment of the Thirty
seventh District court for the October
term to report a verdict in the case.
The only report was that a verdict
could not be agreed upon and Judge
Green discharged the jury. The case
had been with the jury since o'clock
Friday afternoon, and but for one man
a verdict would have been agreed up
on. 1t is said that there were eleven
for life Observation-Disclosures
years-and one for acquittal and that
was the standing of the jury when dis
charged. At one time, it is said, there
were some for a death penalty and
some for fifty and some for twenty-five
years, but they finally compromised on
a verdict for life Imprisonment, while
the twelfth juror would not yield to
any compromise whereby the defend
ant would be convicted.
In order to agree upon a verdict the
eleven jurors offered to compromise on
twenty-five years Imprisonment, but
the twelfth juror refused to agree to
more than five years. This juror was
willing for a death penalty, but the
eleven jurors would not agree to this
It is very lIJely that the case wiz pe.
tried again at the November term of
court, which begins tomorrow. This
is the only Jail case on the docket, for
which there is capital punishment.
When asked whether the case would
be set for the next term of court, Judge
Green said: The court is not being
run for fun, and the case will probab-
ly be set for the next term"
When the jury was discharged there
was a small crowd present, as it was
the general expectation that the jury
would not be discharged until mid
night. No demonstration was made
and the prisoner was quietly taken
back to jail
1t will be remembered that counsel
for defendant made application for a
writ of habeas corpus shortly before
the trial and that the application was
denied by Judge Green, whereupon an
appeal was taken. Unless the higher
court decides favorably for defendant it
is probable that another effort will be
made to have the prisoner released on
bond, although it is the opinion of law
yers that writ of habeas corpus will
hardly be granted after one has been
denied, unless through illness whereby
the health of the prisoner may be i'm
paired.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
uMsCHEID,s RABBIT.

A jolly hunting party composed OF
Messrs. Max Umscheid, Ed. Gabbert'
John Dugosh and F. Gabbert went out
Friday in quest of the festive rabbit
and the willy quail, and judging from
the excellent stew served by MI Dug
osh Yesterday morning to his friends
thew were very successful. The stew
was splendid and was prepared after
Mr.. Dugosh's own peculiar STYLE
which, to say the least, is exquisite.
The boys claim that Mr.. Umscheld'
after desperately chasing jack RAD
bit for an hour over a forty-acre pas
ture, rented a horse from farmer on
whose land he was trespassing, ana
vainly attempted to overhaul the Meet
footed little animal, but all to no aVall,
as it finally succeeded in making goou
his escape. Max claims, however, that
he crippled it, if it did succeed in re-
tanning its life and liberty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
IT'S TONIGHT,

AL. G. Fields great minstrel COM
pany will open their engagement at the
Grand opera house tonight. They will
also play at matinee tomorrow after
noon and at night. A scene of almost
oriental splendor and richness presents
itself to the view when the curtain as
cends on the first part. Lavish have
been the expenditures on the creation
of the Court of Momus' which is the
title selected for this brilliant spect-
acle. The spectacle is the creation of
Mr.. Fields own fertile brain and ex-
cells for richness and novelty anything
ever before attempted, or at least, ac-
complished, in this line.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
WHO WILL HE BE?
Some Candidates Ready to Do Service
AS Alderman At Large.

Some Candidates Ready to Do Service
AS Alderman At Large.
The aldemanic crisis produced by
Mr.. ]. N. Ronse's avowed intention of
resigning on account of stress of BUSH
ness engagement was quite a topic of
discussion about the city yesterday
and local politicians were busy with
their pencils figuring up the different
combinations they might produce, all
things being favorable. Several candi-
dates were brought forth and inspect
ed if they would be fit for grooming.
Among the most likely ones were Mr..
H. o. Skinner and Mr.. Herman Vog-
Ter. Mr.. c. B. Mullaly was also con-
sidered, but when asked by a Light
representative of his intentions regard
ing the situation he declared emphat-
ically that under no circumstances did
he desire to make the race.
Mr.. Skinner was non-committal and
Mr.. Vogler said he would make the
race if conditions transpired which
would make it favorable for his cleo
ton.
The administration will not put up
a candidate or take any dish in the lit
tie campaign.
Mayor Callaghan said yesterday that
he had not made up his mind to ac-
cept Mr.. Ronse's resignation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
TELLS HER PLANS.
Mrs. Grace Elliot Claims To Be Heiress
To $4,000 900.

Mrs. Grace Elliot Claims To Be Heiress
To $4,000, 900.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.
San Francisco, Oct. SO.-Mrs. Grace
Elliot nee Clark, who claims to be the
daughter of the late Imblay Clark, al
legged to have left fortune of $25,OO0,-
900, is confident that she will have no
trouble in proving her right to inherit
this vast estate. When asked if she
would fight the case to the end she
said:
"Why, there's nothing to fight. The
property is mine and 1 will go to Eng
land and get the papers. That's all.
1 will give something to those eastern
girls, who will have to pay their law
yers, President Hobart and Gov.
Griggs. I'll be liberal, because they
are relations, you know. Then I'll
come back, build handsome residence
and make my home here and I'll marry
an American. No foreign title for
me. 1 am going to found a splendid
home for friendless children and dedi-
cate it to my fathers memory. Its
hard to realize I'm so rich"
And in this strain she continued to
talk as though the somewhat visionary
fortune was already in her hands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
LAvERNIA NEwSLETs.
Brief Summary of The Weeks Hap
penings Thereabout..

Brlet summary of The weeks Hap
penings Therea.bout..
Lavernia, Texas, Oct. SO.-J. H.
Peck and Carl Brown came up from
Stockdale Friday, on business return
ing Saturday.
Mrs. Carter, who has been visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery,
for some time, returned to her home in
Abiline last Saturday.
William Griffith, one of Floresville's
prominent young men, was in Lavernia
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday.
George Johnson passed through Law
ernia Wednesday from Seguin, en- route
to Stockdale, his home.
w. E. Smith came down over the
Gulf Shore Saturday from San Anto-
MO where he had been on business.
DR.. Keller, of Marion, came down
Friday to prescribe for Mr.. Mccain,
who is very sick.
Mrs. Bob Houston and son, Ross, re-
turned from Seguin Friday where they
had been to attend the funeral of Mr.
Hayward Brahan.
Mrs. T. ]. Cure, of Houston, was
summoned Monday to the bedside of
her father, Mr.. Mccain, who is very
i'll.
Lavernia was on quite a boom Sat-
urday night. A big Mexican show
played there.
There was quite an enjoyable dance
given at the residence of Mr.. Chas.
Friday last Thursday night.
Miss Stella Pierce "a charming and
accomplished young lady of Cuero, af-
ter quite a stay, has closed her writ.
ing school at Concrete and returned tc
her home Sunday.
Sam McClain went to Marion Friday
returning the same day.
Chas. Peck went to Floresville Tues.
day on business, returning wednes.
day.
Rev. ]. G, Green, a minister of the
Baptist church, is moving to San An.
tonic, though he will continue services
here every fourth Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
OHIO CAMPAIGN.
Situation Graphically Described From
A Democratic Outlook.

Situation Graphically Described From
A Democratic Outlook
By special wire to Sunday Light.
Washington, Oct. 3O.-The Republic
cans are making enormous efforts to
carry the election in Ohio, and secure a
legislature that will choose Mr.. Hanna,
as his successor in the senate. All
Ohio men in departments here, of Re-
publican affiliations will be persuaded
into going into that state to vote, the
moral persuasion used being the fear
of losing their positions. The matter
has been placed in the hands, of an
agent of the national committee, or Mr..
Hanna, and the departments have
been closely canvassed, so that every
Ohio Republican has been listed and is
under surveillance.
Transportation to and from Ohio is
provided for voters out of the campaign
fund, and leaves of absence
granted to them. There are
eight state tickets in the field with the
chances largely in favor of the Repub-
licans, but on the senatorial issue the
result is uncertain.
The Republicans expect to make
gains in the country districts and the
Democrats are claiming the cities, es-
pecially Cincinnati, or Hamilton
President Mckinley has gone to
Ohio to lend his influence in favor of
Mr. Hanna, and the full power Of the
administration, so far as it can be
used, will be employed in his behalf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
FOOTBALL.
Two Games Played at San Pedro Park
Yesterday.

Despite the inclement weather the
football games announced to take place
yesterday were played and both were
played at the San Pedro Baseball park.
In the morning the cOntesting teams
were the High Schools and the Pea
cocks. The game was won by the
High School team by a score of is to
0, although the Peacocks put up
pretty game, considering that it was
their first. The High School team
scored four touchdowns and one goal,
and showed improvement in work over
former games.
The San Antonios and the Soldiers
were the contestants for the afternoon
game, which was won by the San An
tonios by score of 4 to in the pres
ence of a fair crowd of spectators.
The San Antonios were captained by
Raymond Keller, who was elected cap
tain yesterday. The San Antonios won
the toss and took the east goal The
Soldiers kicked off, and the first half
was played within twenty-five yards
of the Soldiers goal. The work of
Cox and Bourne in advancing the ball
is worthy of mention. At the call of
time the San Antonios had the ball
within six inches of their line.
In the second half the San Antonios
kicked off and the Soldiers returned the
kick. There were pretty runs by
Russ and Keller, who took the ball up
to the Soldiers line, but Burke backed
to centre, and made a touch down.
He punted out for a goal, but missed
on try. Both King and Davenport
did very good work, while the work of
Augustine, Bender, Donnely and Esk-
ridge was also of high order. They
advanced the ball WELL and by fine
lacking saved several touch-downs.
The teams were lined up as follows:
San Antonio Soldiers
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-31
CITY PRINTING.
San Antonio's Official Advertising viii
Not Cost a Fortune For The
Coming Year.

San AntOnlO'S O1nclal ADVERTISING VIII
Not Cost a Fortune For The
Coming Year.
The bids for printing advertisements,
such as ordinances, pound sale notices,
notices for bids, etc., ETC., for the City
of San Antonio, were opened by the
mayor yesterday at noon in the office
of the city clerk. Two bids were re-
ceived, one from the Daily Express
Publishing company and one from the
Daily Light Publishing company. The
bid of the Daily Express was fol-
lows:
I'VE will publish all advertising
ordered by the council one insertion
and all advertisements required by the
Statutes to be published ten times for
a round sum of $50 per month; all ex-
ira advertisements cents per line
each insertion.
The Daily Light bid was as follows:
Bid No. Twill publish all official
notices, from one to five insertions
three and one half cents (Shc- per line
for first insertion; for second, third,
fourth and fifth insertions (0 free.
For all official notices published for
ten times or more: First insertion (0)
free; for all insertions after first time
at one half cent per line each insertion.
Bid No. Twill publish all ordinances,
health notices, pound notices, notices
to bidders, notices to con-
tractors, and like notices, au-
thorized by the council and signed by
the mayor and city clerk, at the rate OF
Fifty Dollars per month, total of Six
Hundred Dollars per year.
The Lights bid, it will be at once
clearly seen, was the lowest and at
the same time, the best of the bids re-
ceived.