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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
News d he RliIOQdS
All passenger trains were late in n
irving yesterday.

All passenger trains were late in ar.
irving yesterday.
Switchman Armstead Scott. of the
International, has recovered from a
spell of illness.
Fireman William Surkey, of the In
ternational, is UP after Il three weeks
illness and has taken out n new engine.
Master Mechanic Ed. Ryan, of the
Sunset shops in this city, was in Hous-
ton yesterday on bushes for the road.
Engineer James ellis. OF the South.
ern Pacific. Ell Paso division, is in the
hospital here for treatment for throat.
troubles.
Engineer Pat Moynahan and Fire
man VIII Eitt, of the International,
have returned from Il three days hunt
mt Encinal.
Alderman George Surkey. OF the In
ternational, will lay off for the hOli-
days on his return from his present
trip to Taylor.
Conductors Sam BetterS and Charles
Heard. of the Southern Pacific, are
laying off. TO he at home for the hOli-
days.
The switchmen of the Southern Pa
citic have been provided with vouch-
ers, as the pay car will not be here
nutil after the holidays.
Frank Parker one of the oldest en-
gineers on the Southern Pacific in this
city, has resigned and left yesterday
for Memphis, Tenn, to go into the
rOlling-mill business.
Fireman Hugo Zum Berge, of the In
ternational, is looking for the thief that
broke into his house, 1887 Morales
street, Il few nights ago, and helped
himself to everything that he saw.
Joe Bernard left here over the South
ern Pacific on third twenty-siX" and
is now braking OH the FL Paso division.
Louie BOltz accompanied him as far as
Del Rio and returned on stock extra.
Wash Woodbridge. of the Santa Fe
general passenger offices at Galveston
arrived yesterday from st. Louis.
where he attended the obsequesces
of his late brother, Pow Woodbridge
and left last night for Galveston.
Clement Mausbach, formerly on the
Texas Pacific AT Shreveport, is reliev-
ing Fred Bake on the International
during the absence of the latter, who
left yesterday for Houston with his
wife and baby to spend the holidays
with relatives.
Union Pacific private car 100 occu-
pied by Receiver $. III. II. CLARK and c.
A. Pratt, superintendent of the eating
houses of the Missouri Pacific, is in
the International yards. 1t arrived
yesterday from st. Louis and Messrs.
Clark and Pratt will spend seVerai
days in the city, after which they may
resume their trip over the Gould ine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Mushrooms nnh bacon.

When the mushrooms are trimmed
and cleaned, cut each into two. length
wise, put them into a saucepan, with
a little spiced butter, and cook them
ten minutes while you trim some thin
slices of strealy bacon. Take half a
mushroom, hot from the saucepan, and
wrap the bacon round. Roll and fasten
with fine skewer, drop each into boil
ing fat, fry until the bacon is done, then
dish on thin, well-made toast. Garnish
with parsley.-Housekeep
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Desperate.

What" asked the druggist, do you
intend TO do with this chloroform
"Oh," said the tired-looling man, 81
want to get a little sleep tonight. That
baby of ours has kept me awake for
nearly a week now"
But surely you don't intend to risk
that child's life by giving it"
NO" he interrupted, I'm going to
take the stuff myself. and then let the
kid do its orst."-Chicago Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
4 LnpidarInn Feat.

After several unsuccessful attempts
and three years labor the feat of cut
ting a ring out of single diamond has
been accomplished by the patience and
skill of Mr.. Antoine, one of the best
known lapidaries of Antwerp. The
ring is about three-quarters of an inch
in diameter.-N. Y. Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

The Mexican government sent COM
mission of archaeologists to investi-
gate certain alleged Chinese characters
recently discovered on a monument
near Hermosillo, and they have an
nounced that there can be no question
that the characters are Chinese and
that they must have been there MANY
centuries.-Chicago Chronicle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

I'm opposed to horse racing. l
think the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals should step in and
put a stop to it."
well, old man, I'm sorry for you.
That's all can say"
Sorry for me? What do you mean ?"
"Oh, of course you had your money
on the wrong horse" - Cleveland
Leader.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
4 Crisis on Hand,

kusciusko Jinks - If | remember
right, your wife and her mother didn't
get along very well together.
That was so at that time, but now
there is actual danger of harmony
breaking out between them."-N. Y.
World.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Did the Spending.

Mrs. Smythe-Of course, 1 am wor-
ried. AS a dutiful wife 1 can't help
feeling so, for am sure my husband
is keeping something for me, and I
shan't be content until know whef
it is"
Mrs. Smeeth-My husband is keepirg
something from me, too, and am ,Vor-
ried because know what it is
Indeed! What is it?"
"Money."-Up-to-Da
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Rabbits with short Ears.

A new species of rabbit, of diminu-
tive size and with short ears, has been
found in the volcano Popocatapetl, in
Mexico.-Chicago Chronicle.
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An Unfortunate Addiction.

McMurty-Poor Hoolihan. He's so
sharrt-sighted thot he's bound t. work.
himself t death.
O'Doolan-Phwat has bein' sharrt-
sighted t do wild it?
"Shure he can't see whin dthe boss
amt lookin', an has t cape shovelin' all
dthe toime!"-Up-to-Da
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

Mrs. Justwed-These eggs are hard
yet. How long did you cook them?
Cook-Three minutes, ma'am.
well, cook them for ten minutes
next time'-Truth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
InauirinE willie,

Willie-Ma, can people leave parts of
themselves in different places?
Ma-No; don't be ridiculous.
well, Mr.. Jiggs said he was going to
Arizona for his lungs."-Philadelphia
Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

Daughter-Mr. Goodman asked me to
marry him last night.
Mamma-And what did you tell him
Il told him to ask you"
ASK me! Why, you wouldn't have
your dear old mother commit bigamy
would u?"-Up-to-Date.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Yukon Bigger Than Mi.siss,un,

The volume of water issuing from the
Yukon is greater than that discharged
by the Mississippi. The Yukon dis
charges every hour one-third more
water than the father of waters.-Chi-
cago Chronicle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

1t is better to take HOODS Sarsapar-
lila than to experiment with unknown
and untried preparations. We know
Hoods Sarsaparilla actually and per-
manently cures.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Conclusive Proof,

Percy-I wonder why we say that love
is blind?
Gerald-Because we so often see a
pretty girl fall in love with some other
man.-Brooklyn Life.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
The Savage Bachelor.

81 have half mind to get married"
said the Lonely Man.
st takes" said the Savage Bachelor.
lust about that amount of mind to
think of such a thing."-Cincinnati En-
uuirer,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Evidently Not.

Eugenie-You say the same thing to
every girl you meet"
Dashcrly-And vet you say I'm
changeable.-San Francisco Examiner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
An Iri.b Verdict.

MY lord" said the foreman Of an
Irish jury, when giving in his verdict,
1--WE find the man who stole the mare
not guilty."--Tit-Bits.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
They Are strangera NOW

Mattie--What would you do if you
were in my shoes?
Helen-Take them to a shoemaker
end have them cut down to my size
Chicago News.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
CHRISTMAS III KIONDIKE

Snow will fall Ia Joskes' Klondike
window on the evening of December
"a. 1897; come and see it. 12-21-4t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
A Gentle Interference.

Miss Passeigh is a delightful musi-
cian," said the young man. Yves"
said the young woman. But she in
sists on playing occasionally in q minor
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.

For return to the Ludlow house. of
gold wreath, pearl and ameythist set
pin; lost about week ago. 12-23-1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

Hoods Pills act easily and prompt
ly on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

"of course. It's the only means she
has of suggesting that she isn't of age"
Boston Post.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Wasn't Looking for Fe.tb.r

IF the patient gets well it will be an
other feather in your cap, doctor"
Nonsense" replied the modest ply
stefan; "I've got all the feathers I
wish, Judge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
sos East Houston Street.
They're Off,!

|. SICHEL in the lead Headquar
tiers for owners of race horses. A well
come to the Jockey Boys. Remember
him for anything you need in Saddlery,
Harnes aud Race Goods in general. II
you don't see what you want he will
make il for you on short notice.
No toys in stock but more substan-
,tial Christmas or New Years gifts in
the way of nice single or double Har-
ness, Saddle o. Lap Robe. You cant
mistake the place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
LAST CALL

This is the last week to buy your
Toys and Holiday Goods. You had bet
ter come early in the morning to be
properly waited on. My But didn't
we have rush last week though A few
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
KNOCK: OUT DROPS
For Our Imita'0TS To Try And Swallow:

All Iron Wheelbarrows. ....l loo
Iron Tables and Sofas. -. SC
Japant Sc Cock Fights. 80. ..5c
Rubber Balloons lc and. $50. sc
Masks, all Kinds,1c 23c, Sc. SC
japanese Lanterns, 2 for. SC
Decorated Tin Tops C. and. &c
Decorated Tin Trumpets lC and. SC
Decorated Tin Rattles with whistle &c
Alphabet Blocks lC and.
Paper Cap Pistols I, 2, 3 and. DC
Rub Der Baby Rattles. ............5c
Noah's Ark With Animals. &c
A G and Picture Books. 8 and 1Oc
Boy on Bicycle Toys for. SC
Wood or Tin Toy Wagons. ......5c
Decorated Cups and Saucers. SC up.
Hundreds of Different Toys at. lie
Dolls Dolls Dolls Toys Il!
Toys ~! Toys M! of every de-
scription and at every price. We can
please everybody as to quality and our
PRICES ARE ONLY HALF
what you have to pay elsewhere. RE
MEMBER THE 100000 PREM
IUM BOOK WE ARE GIVING
AWAY. ,...
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
CIRCUMsTANTIAL EVIDENCE.

Irate Merchant-I thought you said
this safe was burglar-proof?
Agent-Well, what more proof do you
want OF burglars than that2-Leslie's
Weekly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

~ WEg,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15

fighting with desperation for their lives;
others whining and bowling most pit
eously in their agony.
In the meantime, Of those awallins
their terrible turn, some become frantic,
while others cover and whine IN almost
human tones for pity.
Still, in face OF the ruthlessly disturb
ed peace of homes, Of the sorrow OF in
nocent children, Of the anger of out
ragged parents, and this inhuman butch
cry, we have man who comes forward
in our columns, before the public, this
morning, not only defending the system,
but advocating arming the tool or this
low-lived business with shotgun and
also empowering him 10 drag citizens
before the authorities. Our correspond
ent says he doesn't want the job. We
attempted to pull for the innocent pro-
vocation OF owning and loving a pet
dog would result in his carrying the
biggest head in the town, if indeed il
wasn't knocked clean off. Few will be
those who essay his role of the dog
cdtcher's defender, and fewer still to ac-
cept the insignia Of power and honor
which he would bestow. Dog-catchers
do not go around with stars on their
breasts and shOt-guns on their backs.
They sneak up TO your premises when
no one is on the lookout and try 10
coax your dog into their trap, so that
they can get fifty cents for cruelty butch
ering him to the death.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
DEFENDS THE DOG CATCHER
Twenty-Seven Dogs on an Owners Blue
Grass Makes Him Hot.
To the Editor Of the E


perhaps may be called dog, but am
not a dog catcher. Neither do 1 aspire
to that profession. And have not even
the honor to be acquainted with the gen.
tleman who holds that enviable position
and is such a subject of abuse. 1t seems
time for the Humane society TO come to
his rescue for he is buffeted and spit on
from all sides. He is an officer of the
law without power, which should not be.
The mayor and city council should in
struct him and back him in that in
struction. The chief Of police should uni
form him with a star on his breast and
back, suspend a shotgun from his belt
with instructions TO go forth and bring
every lawless dog and owner TO the po-
lice station. There is a law that re-
quires owners and harborers of dogs 10
pay a tax and check their dogs. Why
should not this law be enforced by some
means as well as the chicken law. There
are hundreds of lawless dogs tied up
through the day TO avoid the acquaint
ance of the aforesaid dog embracer and
to avoid the payment of one dollar into
the city treasury as the law declares,
which by so doing they would feel at
rest in the security that their dog was
safe from the catcher. If there was no
means of yearly decreas sing the canine
population it would soon be two-thirds
dogs. one-third owners, and the latter
would soon be governed by the former.
There are many fine homes in Wichita
and these the Eagle is proud Of as well
as the owners. The city has granted
room for parking ground on many of
the best streets; the owners are beauti
flying this with blue grass and flowers
which require much time, labor and care
II bring them up to loneliness, only to
be destroyed in a night. The owners OF
such property feel like shaking glad
hands with the despised dog embracer
when he looks out at sunrise and beholds
twenty-seven by actual count Of these
lawless household pets rolickng on the
cherished blue grass and rare rose beds.
So il Mr.. Dog wishes TO be accorded such
privileges and luxuries let him wear a
collar bearing the great seal of the city
Of Wichita, or meet that much down.
trodden dog catcher in the back allies.
AN OWNER.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
THE WAY THEY ARE BUTCHERED
What Was Seen and Heard at the Dog
Pound on the West Side.

Swelterng in the Sitting heat and
furnishing for water were the poor
brutes found in the pound by the crowd
that went over to verify or otherwise
disprove the charge that dogs taken by
the snatcher were mangled TO death by
shooting, as stated by the Eagle, instead
Of being chloroformed or drowned, as
they should be-if they must die. After
waiting awhile listening TO the piteous
whines and almost human appeals of
the poor Imprisoned brutes. that licked at
the hands of the boys and struggled to
be free, policeman, or other person,
was despatched to the domicile Of the
man who makes his bread by bringing
sorrow to the tables Of others. He an
swered that he was not going over there
TO face an angry crowd to be probs bly,
thrown into the river for an act that
must prove horrifying TO them In other
words, the eXecutioner had wisely con-
cluded to postpone his inhuman work
till some more convenient season. In
the meantime an inquiry revealed the
brutality of the merciless slaughter. The
killer arms himself with a stout pole TO
which is attached a strong loop. This
is thrust in among the imprisoned and
helpless bruteS and s soon as foot
is caught the bowling victim is drawn up
to the bars of the cage, when the muz-
zle of a 45-calibre revolver is placed
close up against his doomed head and
discharged
Does il kill them Instantly" was the
query Of a by-stander.
"Oh, no. was the reply. 'The little
fellows and the puppys generally sue
cumb TO a single shot or two, as ii fairly
tears their heads off" But large dogs
have to be held until from three 10 seven
balls have been put into them, some
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
MIR. Il. r, BROWN GETS ROBBED
While Talking to = Supposed Customer His
Pal ST Gals a Coat and Vest.

r. A. Brown. who conducts second
hand store at ga East Douglas avenue.
had a new coat and vest and new soft
dark felt hat stolen from his store yes
terday morning. The coat and vest
were brown in color and Scotch tweed in
quality. Two men entered Mr.. Browns
store and while one engaged him in con-
versation about some goods the other
man stole the clothing. The thief was
as described by Mr.. Brown, is a man
about 5 feet s inches high. wears dark
mustache, has black eyes and a thin
neaked face. He wore a dark coat and
vest and tight-fitting pants and brown
eoft felt hat when he was in the store.
The matter was placed in the hands Of
the police by Mr.. Brown.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15

WORK Is RESUMED
CONTRACTORS BEGIN ON PROSPECT
WELL YEsTERDY.

Messrs, Miller snd Anderson Were at the
Prospect We'll Yesterday Morning ut
Seven Oelock Gettiag IN Shape 20 Bore
The Most Dimcuit Part of the Work
Will DO to Get tho Lost Tools From tho
Bottom Of the welI-It Will Probably
be Several Days Before They Com
mence Boring.
Yesterday morning at o'clock work
was resumed on the prospect well.
Messrs Miller and Anderson were get
ting the machinery in readiness TO begin
work and try and sink the well 10 a
depth of 1900 feer. Mr.. Miller was
seen last night and he seemed 10 be con-
fident of success The contract was sign
ed last Monday night by Mr.. Miller and
by Mayor Ross on behalf of the city.
The well is stopped up with some tools
which were lost by the former contrac-
tors who were unable TO extract them
and had 10 quit work. There has been
nothing done for several months and it
is necessary for Messrs. Miller and An
derson 10 get everything in shape before
undertaking to get the tools out which
have been at the bottom Of the well for
over six months. The hole is now down
20 depth Of 1905 feet and Mr.. Miller has
agreed to get 100 feet below the present
depth within two weeks. The first thing
they will have TO accomplish, and the
most difficult. will DE to ge. the tools out
Of the way in order 10 bore. They are
having a whipstack made al one of the
planning mills. This is two pieces of wood
which might be called a wedge. One is
OF hard wood and the other soft. They
will be put down the well and will push
the tools to one side, allowing the drill
TO pass them. This will allow them 10
bore as deep as they choose TO go until
the money plays out. 1t will probably
be several days before they will be ready
10 bore into China.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
BURNING RUBBISH CAUSES TROUBLE
Fire Department Called to the Rear of
MIR. Vreeland's Home.

Some little excitement was created yes
terday morning by the burning Of some
rubbish in the rear of 7. H. Vreeland' S
residence at 217 Waco avenue. Mr..
Vreeland has been filling in the low
ground bordering on the river front just
back OF his house. and the city has been
hauling straw. paper and other rubbish
and dumping ii there. A colored man
in burning some old messages and papers
from the telegraph Office left the fire get
from under his control and for a time il
looked as il Mr.. Vreeland's home would
be destroyed. The fire alarm was turn
ed in and the department were soon on
the scene and extinguished the blaze.
No damage was done
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
AN EXCITING OFFICIAL CHASE
Thompson Beat Carroll Nearly Three
Inches Flat.

1nches FIAT.
Yesterday afternoon Barney Levi and
John Miller had some difficulty at Lewis
barn on West Douglas avenue and Mil
Ter called Levi some names that is PROC
ably not strictly according to the ethics
OF Barney's faith, and so ne grabbed a
Ratchet to rap pole in notification for
an officer. Miller was stranger in
town and not knowing the significance OF
Lewis actions broke away a; e:l0 gait.
thinking the Ratchet was intended for
him. Barney thought Miller was afle,
him and he made a terrific racke; pound
ing for policeman. Billy Carroll and
JEFF Thompson saw the fugitive Miller
and hearing the call for an officer they
both began a race for the runner
Thompson beat Carroll by about three
inches 20 where Chief Campbell had
stopped the man. Young Miller was
about % years old and on mis- way 10
Newton, where he had employment on
the water works
Chief Campbell turned him loose when
the excitement was over and the circum-
stances explained.
Florence Shepherd yesterday applied
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15

There are indications of sharp and
reckless practice on the part of the
Kansas City postoffice employees, in con-
nection with Wichita, Southern Kan
sas and Oklahoma, which is liable to
cause trouble
The suspicion is that mail is being re-
tarded in the Kansas City mail stations
for the benefit of the Kansas City pa
pers' fast mail train.
As is well known, the government,
through the postoffice department, pre-
scented the Kansas City papers with a
fast mail train which travels as far as
Newton and distributes a few poorly
printed and poorly compiled early news
papers along the line. The government.
through its postoffice department, pro-
tests that the mail train is not for the
benefit OF the newspapers, but in favor
OF the general public in receiving and
dispatching regular mail matter, such as
business letters, circulars, and SO forth.
Now, it is a known fact that this fast
mail train has been carrying only hand
full of business letters. Other and regu-
lar trains leave Kansas City at half
past nine O'Clock at night and Of course
ali business letters are in the postoffice
by seven o'clock in the evening al least,
and would come west on these early
night trains TO be received here and
south Of Wichita the next morning. The
fast mail carried practically nothing in
the way of business letters.
Now there are strong suspicious, al
most certainties, that the stations in
Kansas City where the letters are mail
ed are holding these letters until after
10 o'clock and sending them down on the
fast mail train in order TO give it a
showing and prevent the government Of
ficials from cutting il off entirely.
This delay in letters does not affect
Newton or any towns east of ii, but 1t
is hard on Wichita and other towns
south because the mail is held half a
day at Newton when il reaches there,
and finally gets TO Wichita too late for
banking hours, thus delaying collections
a whole day.
a number Of business men here and al
other points have noticed the change and
are securing evidence and will file a
complaint that will bring the Kansas
City trCksters up standing. 1t is a ser
ious offense 10 delay mails and if the
Kansas City postoffice authorities have
lent themselves to the scheme they will
soon be in hot water