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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07
RuMORED EXTENSION.

Georgetown, Tex, Sept. 7.-(SpeciaD
Hon. A. n. Leitnaker and Capt. f.
II. Holloway have been visiting Ma
son and other interior points the past
week in a private conveyance. Thls
gives rise to the rumor of an extension
of the Austin and Northwestern rail-
way from Llano, the present terminus
to Mason. That country is settling up
pretty fast and as the distance is but
35 miles. the line may be extended.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07
JEALOUSY THE CAUSE.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept THE En-
quirer's special from Decature, Ind,
says:
AT Tocsin, Burt Walker, a school
teacher, shot and killed his young wife
in fit of jealousy. They had been
married but a short time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07

curry in order to take part in the cleo
ton. The passage of the Moron
torrach is one of the many serious OBJ
stacles which the contingent of troops
the eastern deputies
will have to overcome before they
reach the meeting place of the as
sembly,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07
COTTON WORMS.

Sayers, Tex, Sept. 7.-(SpeciaD Cot
ton worms have made their appear
ance in the cotton in this vicinity and
that they will ruin the crop is almost
certain, as they have already gained
considerable Roadway and the pres
ent showery weather is very favorable
to them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07
SHANNON DEAD.

New York, Sept. 7.-Jos w. Shannon,
formerly a well known character ac-
tor, is dead. In his prime he was a
member of the Wallack and Abbey
stock companies. His last engage
ments were with X. Ames, of Neil
and Rose Coghlan.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07
NATURAL GAS.

Warrensburg, Mo-, Sept. IA strong
dow of natural gas has been struck
about three miles southwest of this
city on the farm of ex-Sheriff Durham
at depth of 1S5 feet. When set on
fire il ,blaZed thirty feet in the air.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07
THE FATHER PAINTED.

III. X. Seay was acquitted in the
Thirtv-seyenth District court yester-
day ON a charge of theft of cattle.
During the progress of the trlal tne
father of the defendant fell in taint
while walking up the courthouse stars
but was soon revived.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07
PITCHFORK TILLMAN.

Rochester, n. Y, Sept. 7.-Senator
Tillman was the orator of the Labor
Day celebration of the Rochester
Trade unions. His subject was La
Dor and capital in the relation TO poll
ties
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07

Mr.. C. H. Hanson, editor and pro-
prietor of the Stockdale Enterprise,
came up to the city Saturday and re-
turned this morning. He was here IN
connection with his paper. He stop
ped at the Arcade.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07
BASEBALL.

Baltimore Once More In the Lead and
the Colonies Take Tumble.
The following is the standing Of the
clubs of the National Baseball league,
iInlaInndinnfr lI,.- .rnrn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-07

{ Hiv TRY Fss@'-'
The LONG DISTANCE TELE-
PHONE to Texas cities and towns.
New stations opened continually and
additional facilities added. Ask cen
trail for party wanted.
SUBSCRIBERS
can talk from their own telephone.
OTHERS
from telephone toll stations.
NJ. +. Thomas, Local Manager.
, 1897-11-18

deeds at this ONCE.
, 1897-11-18

But what was the meaning OF that
sudden overwhelming feeling of terror:
Why did my bayonct fall from my
nerveless fingers? Those steely blue eyes
glaring into mine with such deadly hate
We're the same that | had seen closed in
death once on the road to LOngboyeau
and again i'll the Val de Grace ambu-
lance.
With Il howl | staggered lack, only
to recover myself as | saw that terrible
sword flash once again i'll the sunlight.
What mysterious power made me raise
my pistol and fire il full in his face God
only knows, but the act saved NY life.
With n hoarsc cry he fell backward. At
the same III his horse, swerving,
caught Inc IL violent blow, which sent
me hcad ovcr heels. On rising | rushed
to his side. He was still alive. The
sight of those familiar features excited
afrcsh my sup,rstitiOus fears. 1t is my
only excuse for what followed. | was
mad with terror. Selling my bayonct
with both hands, | plunged it with all
my force not once, but thrice. into his
quiveriug body.
In due time tho campaign came to an
end. The day before the signing of the
armistiCc-that fatal day for poor France
i was doing outpost duty when a bugle
suddenly rang out, followed by the APP
pcarancc of a German truinpcter, ac-
conpanicd by AN officer bearing Il flag
| of truce. As the latter advanced toward
me the same feelings of deadly fear
o~vCrpOwcrcd m" rs had seized me on a
former occasion.
1t WAS ho-my ghnstly encmy-whO
eight days ago had writhcd in agony
under the repeated blows of my layOnet.
As lac came within speaking distance
my feeling Of terror changed to one of
passive despair.
Beyond all doubt our enemies bOrc
charmed lives. Parblcu! What chance
had French bullets against such an i'll
vinciblc power:
On our exchanging salutcs he cour-
teuu>lv begged in Il strong German ac-
cent that his prCscnc" might be made
kowu to the senior officer i'll command
a request ! ut once forwarded by an
orderly.
His attitude IFS he stood warming
himself by the campfire enabled me, un.
perceived, to have another good look at
my ghOstly visitant. Ghostly he must
be, l said t" myself trcmblingly, for |
had made no mistake. 1t was the same
manly figure which on three different
occasions I had seen extended III death.
suddenly he looked up and our eyes
met.
I'VE may congratulate ourselves,
monsieur he said slowly, THAT the
cam paign has come tn an end. You
splendid resistance has cost my country
many lives. Out therc"-and he point
ed to the distant plain-''four brothers
took part in the struggle. OF those -four
l am the sole survivor. Mrs. Brooke
Murray i'll New York Journal.
, 1897-11-18

1t is plain that Canada's visiting
statesmen are well pleased with the re-
ception given to them by the admins
tration at Washington All the repre-
~sentatives of foreign countries who
come here on any friendly mission are
quickly placed in happy mood. Lord
Ashburton, who helped. in 1912. to ar,
range the northeastern boundary set.
Element and a treaty OF ]extradition. was
charmed by the treatment he received
from Webster, then secretary OF state
and said afterward that the short time
he passed in Washington was among
h happiest periods of his official life.
your republican executive" exclaim-
ed an English lady OF distinction. who
was presented to President Jackson in
the early 30's sis the finest gentleman
I ever saw" Uncle Sam knows how to
make the stranger within his gates feel
at home.-Globe- Democrat.
, 1897-11-18

Soon after President Cleveland was
first ~inauguratCd Private John Allen
saw him several times i'll behalf of one
of his constituents who WAS anxious to
become IL United States marshal in one
of the Mississippi districts. On zach &C.
casion the president had refused to con-
slider the application at that time. Civ
ing us II reason that he had not reached
the Mississippi appointments. The APP
plicInt became SO l~mpOrtunate that
Congressman Allen decided to make at
least II more effort. He Went to the
White House and made IL stronger plea
than ever, but succeeded i'll accomplish
ing nothing, bat before leaving obtain.
ed tn" presidents permission to tell an
DnoCdutc.
"NNhcn | commenced pruc;icing law,
one of my first clients was IL young man
whose father had recently died aud left
Il large property. Some legal complica-
tiCnS had arisen which delayed, until
,hr decision Of the court of these
questions, the settling up of the estate.
IN the meantime this young man, III
anticipation of an carly dividend, had
gone heavily into debt, and his creditors,
seeing no money coming, had become
very pressing. After repeated postpone
mcnts the day ut last came when l felt
certain our case would be decided. My
client came to my Office, and together
we went to the courthouse. One or two
Eases We're quickly disposed of, but
when ours was called the judge an
nounccd that he would not decide it UNI
til the next term. As we left the room
the Young man with tears yelling up
in his eyes, said, Nh. Allen, l am al
most sorry tina old man died.
Private Aliens man was appointed
without further dclay.-Detroit Free
PrrAS
, 1897-11-18
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER IS. 1897.

The time-honored athletic game of
football is having a hard time in some
OF the state legislatures and with a few
college faculties, but it is likely to
come OFF victorious. 1t has too many
friends to be relegated to the back
ground and the strong opposition which
1t 1s receiving will only serve rs a
lean for its betterment. It has some
elements of danger as now played
which can be eliminated by n change of
the rules. and this should be speedily
done. The danger to life and limb
noes not add to the sport and any
change which would make parents and
friends feel secure while the great ma
tional game is in progress would be
hailed with delight.
, 1897-11-18

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Miss Braddon's book, and include her grcat master.
Intense interest, which viii delight every lover Of
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listed In the Catalogues Of most publishers at Is cents
eacn; We sell the entire list Of eight. all bound together
In one mammoth volume, and Published complete AND
. wonderful bargain in reading matter Of tho highest
standard Of quality. The following are the titles Of ths
oiRht comnlefa noYela contained In this Look
, 1897-11-18
REPUBLICAN

The fact Is beginning to dawn on the
democratic mind that the recent cleo
ton furnished a striking evidence of
republican potency. From the national
standpoint the only significance attach,
ed to the outcome is a net gain of two
votes for the republicans in the United
States senate" says the Washington
correspondent of a Chicago silver or
gan. "They save the senatorship in
Ohio by a narrow margin. it is true. but
1t is enough. In Maryland. where they
should have been disastrously beaten
they won by a substantial majority
There is certainly such a thing as luck
in politics. and it usually favors the re.
publicans." Republican success is at,
tributed by the democrats to luck
The fact is apparent. however. to dem,
ocrats as well as everybody else tina,
the net result OF the election is a repub,
lican triumph.
Seldom in the country's history has
the party which controls the admins,
tratfon gained such a victory in the first
year Of the administrations existence
as the republicans did in the elections
two weeks ago. In the important and
typical state of Ohio. for example. the
democrats have often won in the yea,
Immediately following the presidential
election ever since the war. and when
in those instances. the republicans car,
ried that state, their lead was small
In 1897, however, Bushnell's plurality
was $4,000 in face of the desperate and
INSCRIPTIONS attempts of the democ,
racy to run the margin down to small
figures, or to abolish it, as a 'rebuke
to the administration" In the face o,
such formidable obstacles heretofore
the republicans have generally lost
Ohio. Their triumph this year. and by
such a large plurality, is a significant
indication Of the hold which the repub,
lican party has on the country's con-
fdence.
Thus the republicans will enter the
congressional campaign next year un.
der highly encouraging conditions.
They have been victorious under cir
cumstances which often brought dis
aster heretofore. and. their opponents
attribute this triumph to luck" Some
thing better and more trustworthy
than luck is accountable, of course,
for the victory Merit gained it, and
merit can be relied on to give the coun-
try to the republicans in the ongres
sional The party's chances,
to be sure. are largely dependent on the
conduct Of congress during the ap.
preaching session, but as the republic
can leaders are aware of the RESPONSE
bility attached to them in this respect.
congress is likely. between this time
and the election. to help and not hinder
the party. The political skies are bright
for the republicans. No state which
they carried for president in 1896 would
go against them at the present time II
a presidential election were held now
except Kentucky. while the recent re-
publican revolution in Kansas and
South Dakota shows that large gains
for the party in the west would probab-
ly be made. The reaction which gener-
ally hits the party in power in the con-
, 1897-11-18

grcssional elections which occurs mid
way in the administration is likely to
skip the republicans in 1s9S.-Globe.
Democrat.
, 1897-11-18

You certainly look better. You must
have followed my advice and had !,
change.
Yes. doctor: 50 | have"
where did you go:'
Il Went to another physician. -
Boston Courier.
Mining deeds AT this ONCE.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21

Sheriff Garrett of Las Cruces came
down this morning.
Mrs. H. F. Stathorn and son went to
Chicago this morning.
Geo. w. Walter of Silver City is in
town en- route for Mexico.
Presiding Elder Ellington arrived
this afternoon from Alpine.
Mrs. A. M Baker and daughter re-
turned this morning from Fort Worth.
Owen White leaves tomorrow for
Austin to enter the law department at
the university.
Patrick Sexton, bright lad from
Fall River, Mass, aud nephew of Mike
Brannigap, is in town.
Col. Wilson, mining manager for
Haggin and Hearst's, arrived this af
ternoon from the west.
Miss Garrett. daughter of the Las
Cruces sheriff, went east to Uvalde this
afternoon over the G. II.
HI. Newman, wife and daughter,
and Mrs. Joe Pollard aud son returned
from California this afternoon.
Master Mechanic Potion, of the T. &
P, returned to Big Springs this after
noon, after business trip to this city.
Miss Lefty Bnshong. sister of Pho
tographer Bushong OF this city, arriv-
ed this morning over the L. & p.
from Amarillo, and will attend school
here.
Miss Eileen Marshall, sister of Mrs.
A. M Baker, returned with the latter
this morning frt IN Houston and Fort
Worth, and will visit with her sisters
family this winter.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21
A Manufacturing Exhibit.

County Surveyor Parker has receiv-
ed the following communication from
tn , general passenger and ticket office
at Dallas of the Texas & Pacific road
signed by E. p. Turner, G. P. & T. A.
Mr.. Turner says: 1t is proposed to
make display at the state fair of pro
ducts, such as fruits, grains, vegeta-
bles, forage, miner ais, and raw materi-
ais suitabl for manufacture grown or
found In Texas. These specimens will
form part of the Texas g. Pacific exhib-
it, and will be carefully labeled SO as
to show by whom grown or furnished,
ard name of town or county. Fruits
should he sent n sufficient quantity to
fill jars measuring from one to five gal
Ions; grains, grasses, ETC., in conven-
lent bur dies not less than six inches
thick: corn and sugar cane, in hurdles
of one dozen stalks: AID other exhibits
in convenient packages. AS these ex-
hi bits will be displayed without cost to
the parties sending them, no charge
should be made for the material sent
Ship by Pacific Express using enclosed
tags for the purpose.
Sample tags are enclosed in the en-
velope sent MIR. Parker. The county
hopes there will be liberal
response to tne above invitation.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21
The White Oaks Road.

J. A. Eddy brother Of G. B. Eddy
and Chief En- ineer Lowrie were at the
Verdome this morning, having return.
ed from their local trip along the line
of the proposed White Oaks road. Mr..
Louvre went to Denver today
and will not return for the present;
but Mr.. Eddy will remain here 10 meet
his brother who is expected next
week. Sol .cttor Hawkins of the rail-
road company aud Mr.. Eddy have been
clcseted most of the Gay. bus when q
HERALD eporter called, they conclud-
ed it was no time to say anything for
publication, but would be on hand to-
morrow afternoon at the meeting at the
city hall They seemed to be in an ex-
cellent frame of mind, prone, as it
were TO regard the world in general
through rosey hued specta;les.
The opinions of numerous business
men were asked today, but singularly
enough not enough opinions could be
CLEANED to make up an interesting
Intelligence column" Some were
too busy to think, others didn't care,
others were hopeful. Not few how
ever, held that the best thing for the
council to do would b. to no d off until
after the rail, DAD meeting in October
and bring the White Oaks road, which
ever side might win, into the terminal
company then to be organized, and to
Ell ter the city over the com mon track.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21
Musical Society Meeting.

The first practice of the Ell Paso Mus
zeal society was held in Chopin hail last
night, with about forty mem bers present
The conductor, Prof. Joseph smith,
on opening the meeting, gave short
address IN the course of which he said
that in response to a general expressed
wish for an oratoriO or cantata. he had
decided to rehearse Barnby's "Re-
bekah," a sacred idyll in two scenes
for solo voices, full chorus, and Or
chestra, as we'll as several first class
part songs such as Eaton: Fanning's
Song of the Vikings" The Miller's
Woolng," De Koven's LEGEND of the
turally arose, in what manner shall
this be done? The conductor might be
ready to work with energy aud spare
not; but after all the plain, home spun
truth must be told, that on the mem
bers themselves depended the results
The success of the musical society
largely depended on the enthusiasm,
a sincere De.ief in themselves, and on
a regular attendance at the practices
1t each do their part, there could
be no doubt that they
would eventually reap the reward of
honest effort. every great revolution
WAS once thought in the mind of one
man." Let each one of them, slim III at
ed by the lover of must, endeavor
w GuSlE SOIL LII DOSEu
duty. In city of some $1,000 in
habitants surely there were to be
found those who were capable of
worthily interpreting any musical
work. The chOirs of the various
churches no doubt contained many ex-
celient singers, before whom, it might
be, the merits of the societies effort
had not been fully laid. Let them
invite such persons to join the society
r. N IA VT ina nj bat l.
in the belief tn At they would become
all the more efficiect choristers
through a more intimate acqu aiutance
with the music rehearsed and perform
ed by societies like theirs.
A very enjoyable social followed
Professor SmiIh's remarks, specially
Interesting failure of which was Miss
Kate Moore's performance at the piano.
The practices are held every Monday
evening at 8 o'clock. The initiation
fee is one dollar and the dues are only
two bits per month.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21
President Diaz' Message.


President D:az in his message to
with all civilized countries and was
gradually making more intimate ties
with them. He noted the decision of
the court of claims at Washington ad-
verse to the La Abra claim. which had
been pronounced fraudulent. After
discussing the dam question the pres
ident said:
Titles to new.mines issued during the
past half year numb,r 719, making the
total number since the law regarding
mining properties was put in force five
years ago 6518. The exportatio of
minerals rose in the past fiscal year to
S74, 900, 900, silver remaining about as
in the previous year, while gold was
$1,000, 900 greater. Nearly 100000
acres of nation al and waste land have
been transferred to private ownership,
by transfers to settlers, sales to private
individuals, etc.
The heavy rains which have been
general all over the country give pro-
mise of large crops. Harvest in pre-
vious years have amounted in value on
annual average to $208, 900 ZOO, and
this year will show substantial in
crease.
The postoffice department shows q
large increase in amount of correspond
ence and in receipts, and the postal
money order system shows nearly
double the former amount of business
The telegraphs owned by thc govern
ment also show a rem arkab BILE increase
of business the first half of this year as
compared with the previous half.
Regarding military matters the pres.
ident says that it has been decided to
sdopt the Spanish Mansur rifle for the
army and some q, 900 have been order
ed. The Remington rifles will be kept
for use in the army reserves.
It is proposed to introduce smokeless
powder, while a number of machine
guns have been purchased for the ar
tillery.
In conclusion the president assured
congress That there was every reason
for cOngratulatiOn on the state of the
country, which steadily grows richer.
while the government revenue is con-
tinually incre asing.
There is only one thing to be regret
ted, and that is that single cause, en-
tirely outside of the power of the coun-
try to control, which threatens to dis
turb the foreign trade of the republic
and the easy financial situation. of the
country. Up to the present time the
recent decline in silver, which if con-
tinued and aggravated might occasion
serious consequences, only encourages
national expectations and manufac-
lures, while the temporary nature of
the decline, according to reports re-
ceived by the executive, permits the
indulgence of the hope that the situa-
tiOn will soon clear up, and in any
event. the national treasury is properly
prepared to meet it.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21
Plaza Concert.

The postponed concert of Friday
night will be given tonight on the
plaza, weather permitting, when the
following program will be presented:
March, "Semper Ffdelis". ...... .Sousa
Overture, Sem Iramide". .Rossini
MaZurka, LA Czarina'. Came
Arr. G.. Pitzer.
Mexican National Hymn.
INTERMISSION.
POtpourie, o Fair Dove, o Fond
DOve". .Schlepegrell
Waltz, ''Recuerdo a Durango Cochina
Arr. L. Concho.
March, "Dashaway". Hermann
PROF. CARL PITZER, Director.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21
An Invitation.

The HERALD is in receipt of the fol-
lowing invitation from FL Don Sr.
Francisco Mallen, the Mexican con-
sui:
Ell PASO, Texas, Sept. Doth 1897.
The Mexican colony vi this city re-
spectfully requests your attendance at a
serenade, to take place In the plaza on
"Wednesday evening, Sept. 22nd, in
honor OF those persons and Organiza-
tiOns which SO kindly contributed to
the successes of Our.GemonstratlOn of the
10Th inst.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21

Mrs. M. E. Bruck, 3O6 San Antonio
street, opening show days Thursday,
Friday and Saturday of this week. /
will exhibit the newest fall and winter
styles in patterns, walking hats and
sailors, novelty neck pieces and
veilings, selected by me personally
while east.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21
Burglary.

Burglars entered the residence of W.
S. McCutcheon between s and 9o'clock
this morning, and stole Mrs. McCutch-
cons watch, a case of jewe'ry and some
clean collars, etc from Mr.. McCutch-
con drawer.
Mr.. McCutcheon saws he is not sur
pris~d at their wanting the watch an
jewelry, but can't see what use thew
had for the clean collars and cuffs.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-21
Mexican Central Railway

Ii the only standard gauge line be-
tween the United States border and
Mexico City.
Mexico IL known as an all the year
round tourist resort for pleasure travel.
Health resorts and mineral springs Ad-
epted to all the various ills to which
human flesh is heir are found in the
great country. Climate unsurpassed
For full particulars address
r. e. COMFORT,
COm1. Agent. Eel PAso, Texss