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Daily camera., 1897-04-12
.JAPAN'S NEW STAMPS
Are of Artistic Design and Beautifully
Engraved.

However strongly the adherents OF
the Society for the Suppression OF
Speculative Stamps may feel on the
subject of stamps made for collectors
gum paps," the out-and-out philatellst
calls them-they will be sorely tempt
ed to invest in the new commemorative
issue of Japan, says London Sketch.
All the advance notices" of the ne"
stamps have spoken of them as war
stamps" but this they do not purport
to be. They are avowedly issued IN
commemoration of two princely Japs
who died heroic deaths in the fight Win
China. To this extent they are war
stamps and it is not improbable that
the Japanese, under the cloak OF
mourning, are indulging in a little
Jubllation by postage stamps, in which
case the new issue has perhaps been
properly described. The issue consists
of only two values-2 sen and sen;
but Of each value there are two types,
in order, we suppose, that the nation 8
grief shall be bestowed upon the late
Prince ArisugaWa and the late Prince
kitashirikawa, with scrupulous i'm
partiality. AS this is a special and,
strictly speaking, unnecessary issue OF
stamps, which will be on sale at all
Japanese postoffices side by side with
the ordinary issue, it is safe to say that
there will be some tall kicking on the
part of philatelists. If, however, it is
Japan's object to make money by the
issue, it must be allowed that Japan is
not grasping. The total face value OF
the set is but I'd in English money.
The stamps, of artistic design and
beautifully engraved, form vivid con-
trast to Japan's previous efforts in
postage-sta production and afford
ample testimony to the rapid "occident-
alizing' of the Jap. 1t is stated, by the
way, that the issue will aggregate H.
100000 stamps, which number should
be more than sufficient to go around.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
GRECO-EGYPTIAN PAINTING.
Process by Which Very Remarkable Por-
traits Were Done.


The remarkable series of portraits
found in Egypt are described in the
Monthly illustrator and the methods
the old artists employed.
The methods of these ancient days
were totally different from those of the
present day and were evidently vastly
more durable. Panels of wood were
used to paint on-sycamore and cypress
also panels of papier ma he, and oc-
casionally they were formed by gluiDg
three thicknesses of canvas together.
These panels were usually about IA
inches long by inches wide. The
artist used liquid wax instead of oil to
mix the colors, which were made not
from vegetable, but from mineral sub
stances, and were of marvellous bril-
liancy and permanence-blue pow
dered lapis lazuli, green malachite, red
oxide of iron, etc. The colors were laid
on in patches, somewhat after the fash
ion of a mosaic, and afterwards blended
with an instrument called the cestrum,
which appears to have been a lancet
shaped spatula, longhandled, with at
one end a curved point, at the other
finely dentated edge. With the toothed
edge the wax could be equalized and
smoothed, while the point was used for
placing high lights, marking lips, eye
brows, etc.
The final process, which gives the
name encaustic to this kind of paint
ing, was the burning in of the colors.
This was done by the application of a
heated surface to the panel, though
Georg Ebers believes that in Egypt the
heat of the sun was probably all that
was needed to complete the artists
work.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
Terror to EyiidOers,

Judge Parker of Fort Smith, Ark,
who died a few weeks since, was
known for long time as the Hang
ing Judge of Arkansas" During his
twenty years service on the bench as
Judge of the western district of that
state 154 persons were convicted in his
court for capital offenses, eighty-four
of whom were hanged. 1t is related
that on one occasion United States
deputy marshal was on the way to
Fort Scott with a quartet of particu-
larly villainous law-breakers, when he
was stoppedSby a mob which pro-
posed to give the prisoners short shrift
and long rope in Judge Lynch's court.
Il am taking them to Fort Smith -
said the deputy, "and they will be
tried before Judge Parker" This salts
aed the mob, which dispersed with the
exception of ten Of its members, who
accompanied the marshal as a guard.
The four malefactors were tried, con-
victed and hanged in due time.-St.
Louis Republic.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
There is no Denying the Fact

That have given and will continue give citizens of Boulder
and surrounding country rich and bargains
Furniture and Upholstered Goods than has good for
have offered you before We will about days receive
three loads of the Latest Novelties New Spring Styles Of Furn
and Upholstered Goods fresh from the factories. No bber has
these goods and until they WILL well and
and will be will certainly take advantage the
exceedingly low prices making order make for
Neu,C Goods
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
Black Cats,

Although black cats have come to be
regarded as mascots they were not
many years ago looked upon with hor-
ror and distrust and supposed to en-
shrine the forms of familiar demons
patronized by witches. Even now many
people find something uncanny about
black cats and refuse to own them.
Who" it is asked, would trust a
black beetle? Look at his furtive, mur-
derous, round-shouldered deadliness of
shape-a masked, black-clad headsman
among insects. Doubly false even to
his own name, he is neither black nor
beetle but cockroach."
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
HONORABLES IN MAINE.
Distinctions Made in official Titles by
Pine Tree state Etiquette.

Distinctions Made in official Titles by
Pine Tree state Etiquette.
There is a form of official etiquette
in the CORES Pondence which goes out
from the secretary of states office
which is unlike that followed in any of
the New England states. According
to the rulings Of the secretary and he
is simply carrying out the traditions of
his predecessors since Maine became a
state in 1020-the judges of the supreme
and superior courts, the members of the
governors council, the senators, the
heads of all the departments and the
mayors of Names cities have their mail
addressed to them with the word Hon
Orable" preiXed to the name in every
case, while the members of the house of
representatives, the Judges of the mu-
nicipal courts in the cities-whose sal
aries in some cases exceed that paid to
the governor-and all minor officehold-
ers must content themselves with the
term Esquire" following their names.
AS for the governor, he is always ad-
dressed as His Excellency."
Other New England states-Massa-
chusetts and New Hampshire in partic-
ular-are more liberal in the distribu-
ton of titles, for they prefix Hon
orable" to municipal judges, repre-
sentatives and aldermen in the various
cities. 1t is probable that Maine is the
only state where municipal judge can
be addressed verbally as "Your Honor
but is not entitled to the prefix of "The
Honorable"
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
ENGLISH AS SHE is JAPPED.
Curious Signs on Shops and Canned
Goods.

Curious Signs on Shops and Canned
Goods.
The Rev. Masazao Kagaren brought
me a present of a tin of native pre-
ing the inscription, This apricots is
very sweetest" says the Rev. Walter
Weston in Mountaineering in the Jap
anese Alps" Another TIM think it
was a sort Of Japanese beef extract
was still more remarkably inscribed
All the medicines of our company
used to sell are not only manufactured
of the pure and good material, but also,
unless the article are inspected by the
superintendent, they not sealed. 1t is
true that their quality is best. If there
was suspection about 1t, trust an Of
fetal examination. If even in the
slightest neglect the result is not good
our Company should be responsible for
it. Beware the trademark sealing-wax
and wrapper of our company" In this
connection 1 may remark on the curl
Gus signs in English (?) composed in
cheerful independence of outside help.
have seen the equivalent of the Eng
lish Managing done here" rendered
"The machine for smoothing the
wrinkles in the trousers" and Wash
man, ladies only; Clothing of wom-
an tailor, ladies furnished in upper
story; INSTRUCTED by the French
horSe-1eeoh' (this adorned the door of
veterinary surgeon and referred to
the tuition under which the gentle
man was trained)
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
HE WANTED STAMPS.
Country Merchant Knew How to Keep o
His Stock.

Country Merchant Knew How to Keep Up
His Stock.
81 obtained a peculiar order from a
Kentucky storekeeper," said a cigar
salesmanto to Washington Star reporter
81 left the railroad to work some in
terror towns, and stopped at the coun-
try stores en- route. At one of these
places | found man whom the COM
mercial agencies gave good rating,
and who acted as postmaster as well as
storekeeper. 1 handed him my card,
and he said:
Thar amt but one thing that yo'
kin sell me-"
"'What is that?' I inquired.
"'Yo' kin sell me bout $50 wuth O
stamps, envelopes an postal kyards.'
"'Why, you can get them from the
government
mo, l KANT. Yo' see they won't
credit me. 1 hev ter sell stamps an put
'em on peoples bills, but tn govern
ment won't let me hev none 'thout send
in tn money. 'Tain't right, O. cose, fer
I'm good, they orter know thet. But
l amt got a stamp nor kyard in tn
office an no way ter git none. I'll hev
to buy 'em somewhars.'
"After becoming convinced of the
mans solvency, 1 sold him a line of
stamps, stamped envelopes and postal
cards, to be shipped with a bill of
cigars"
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

glrna We sell and exchange mining property,
hlllG0, We give y interest in good prospects, ia
assessment work.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
A Cold-Water Deal.

May-How do you get George to
leave so early every night? Agatha-At
lO:3O sharp papa comes into the room,
lights four blazing gas jets and then
raises all the window curtains. You
don't suppose TO ra moment fellow
has any pluck after that, do you?-New
York Journal.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
Where to Find ReDose.

Tourist-But you Americans are al
ways on the rush, you have none of
hat poise, that repose which marks the
Europeans. Citizens-Oh, wait, wait!
You haven't been through the govern
nent Offices yet-Detroit News.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Innnn negotiated. Secured by first lien on Bonl
Lulll0 der City real estate, without expense to
lender
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
The WORT to Come.

Mother-Dear me! the baby has
swallowed that piece Of worsted!
Father-That's nothing to the yarns
she'll have to swallow if she lives to
grow up.-Boston Transcript.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
FEDERAL COURT.

New Suits Filed-Judse Maxey Ar.
rives from Dallas.
Two new suits have been filed in the
Federal court as follows:
, Francis Smith VS.. E. Rachel, ]. w.
Baylor and wife, J. d. Willis, Crespino
Conan, d. c. Paschal and wife, R. A.
Hunter and wife, all Of San Patricio
county, trespass to try title to land in
San Patricio county, valued at $4,000,
and for $4,000 damages.
Francis Smith VS.. e. B. and Laura
E. Rutledge, c. Baker and B. Lanford,
of Medina county, trespass to try title
to land in Medina and Frio counties,
valued at $4,000 and for $4,000 DANA
ges.
United States District Clerk d. H.
Hart has issued notice to attorneys Of
meeting in the Federal court tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock for the pur-
pose of setting the law docket, and re-
quests that all attorneys be on hand so
as to be able to set their cases to the
best advantage.
Judge T. S. Maxey arrived in the
city from Dallas yesterday. He will
render a decision in the McFadden in
junction during the term Of court,
which convenes November 1.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
RAILROAD NOTES.

A new tin covered sand house was
erected in the Gulf Shore yards yester-
day.
Superintendent r. H. Innes, of the
Arkansas Pass, has recovered from a
relapse of the dengue.
George King. and Al. Fuller, of the
Southern Pacific, left yesterday for
Devils river on a weeks hunt. John
ME Walker went withe them, but is
going on through to Ell Paso.
]. 7. Mahl, superintendent of main
tenance OF way of the Southern Pa
cific, passed through here yesterday
in his private car ''Saragossa" on his
return to Houston from a trip to Cal
ifornia, accompanied by his family.
William Kennedy, chief engineer of
the Chicago, st. Louis and Texas air
line, which will run through San An
tonic, from Brownsville to Henrietta,
is in the city. He says that the road
is making good progress and that the
survey has been completed from
Brownsville to San Antonio, and will
be started from San Antonio north
ward in a few days. Work on the
construction of the road is expected to
begin in December.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
Freight Railway Ordinance Mater
tally Modified.
The Ma."or'S Policy Of Securing A
Revenue From City Franchises
Embodied In The New 0rii-
nance-0ther Business.

The adjourned meeting of the city
council of Monday last WITS held yester-
day afternoon with eight aldermen
present, Mayor Callaghan presiding.
The reading of the minutes was dis
pensed with and unfinished business
was taken up. The first was the APP
plication of the Texas Transportation
company for a franchise over Grand
avenue and out River avenue to jose
phine street.
An ordinance presented by City At
torney Minor was presented.
1t materially changed the franchise
as originally asked for and right OF
way was extended on Jones street to
Dallas avenue. 1t also provided for an
annual payment of the city of $1,000
for the privilege and also that it be a
strictly public enterprise CIV
ing any manufacturer the
the right of using some, and to
be under control of the State Railway
commission.
The city attorney also presented a
report calling attention to the injunc-
ton OF the District court of December
10, 1895, in a suit of Rische VS.. the
city, in which Messrs. Kalteyer, Carl
and others were perpetually enjoined
from building and operating a a street
freight railway line along Grand aven-
ue and Jones street to the Lone Star
brewery. He said the stipulations of
royalty was not advisable and might
lay the city Jointly liable in damage
suits by property owners along the
line.
The mayor-Mr. Minor would the
city have the right to sell the franchise
outright?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
The Cosmos Gel Even.
They Defeat The Athletics Easily
In Two Games.
This Puts Them Nearer To The
LeaderS-The Phoenix Win
Two Games,

The Casinos defeated the Athletics
in the bowling tournament last night
almost without an effort. 1t was the
second series between these clubs.
Last Friday the Athletics easily defeat
ed the Casinos on their own alley at
Turner hall, and Captain Guenther's
men went at their rivals with ven-
geance last night. They did good
work in both games, while the Athlet-
les work at times was miserable.
They seemed to be ratified. The men
of whom they expected the best work
proved disappointments at the most
critical stages of the games, and this
caused the Athletics to lose their bear
ings entirely.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
4 GANG oF couNrERFEIrERs.
After Several Attempts to Shove the
Queer They Are Arrested.

After Several Attempts to Shove the
Queer They Are Arrested.
Jesus Contreras pleaded guilty be-
fore United States Commissioner c. L.
Bates this morning on a charge OF hav-
ing counterfeit money in his possess
sion and was bound over in the sum OF
$500 to await the action of the Federal
grand jury.
Three others were arrested yester-
day on similar charges. They are
Juan and Guadalupe Garcia and Flo
mena Guerrero, all Mexicans, the lat
ter being a woman. She claimed she
came from Laredo over the Interna-
tional yesterday morning, but as the
only train from Laredo arrives in the
evening II Is plain that she did not
arrive yesterday. The Garcias claim
they have never seen Contreras or Fill
omena Guerrero before, but the officers
believe that they have been working
together, for they have all had the
same kind of counterfeit dollars in
their possession. They are dated 1887.
They have tried to pass the money at
the bakery of w. L. Richter on South
Laredo street, at the bakeries of Louis
Seidel and Mrs. E. Solcher, on Austin
street, and at confectionery on Main
avenue, opposite the High school.
One of the men tried to pass some of
the coins last Wednesday at Alder
man Richter's bakery on Laredo street
but Mrs. Richter called her husband,
who ran after him down the street
bareheaded and catching him turned
him over to an officer.
All worked the game the same way,
going into the store to make a pur-
chase, then in changing the good mon
ey handed over would manage to slip
in bad coin or two in asking for diff
ferent change from the first they re-
ceived.
Detective Shoaf is of the opinion
that the first supposed counterfeiter
they arrested was the leader of the
gang in this city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22

No more games will take place this
week. The G. Hills and the Casinos
bowl at Muths' garden Monday night.
The postponed game between the Mis-
sions and Alamos, scheduled for last
Tuesday night at Mission garden,
takes place next Monday night.
The Light regrets to be unable to
publish the scores between the Phoe-
nix and the Turner teams, of the Lad
les league, which took place at Turner
hall yesterday. Both games were won
by the Phoenix team. This puts the
Phoenix team in the lead with two
games won and none lost, while the
Hayseeds and Fernleafs are tied with
one game and one lost each, and the
Turner's are in the rear with two games
won, lost none. The Light will gladly
publish the scores when ever they are
sent in.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22

Mr.. Minor said he was not prepared
at such short notice to answer.
Alderman Johnson moved that con-
sideration of the matter be referred I'M
til next council meeting and 1t was so
ordered.
The city occupation tax ordinance
then came up for final action.
Mr.. Johnson moved an amendment,
regarding the manner in which tele-
graph and telephone poles were to be
taxed and declared he was in favor of
a system of numbering and tagging the
poles in order to show when payment
had been made.
The mayor offered to strike out this
section of the ordinance and adopt the
measure, saying a separate ordinance
numbering the taxing of poles could be
prepared later. This was agreed to and
the ordinance was adopted.
Alderman Richter asked If the fl
nance committee was ready to report
on the petition of the Sisters of Charity
for payment of an old judgment in
their favor. The committee reported
progress and asked further time.
Granted.
The ordinance for the fumigation Of
hotels, colleges, etc., was brought up
for passage.
Alderman Mauermann amended so as
to make the city marshal or his assist
ants as health officers to act in emer-
agencies. Also to strike out the fee of
IS.
The mayor said it would mullify the
effect of the ordinance.
Mr.. Mauermann explained it would
only give the police executive powers.
A motion to table the amendments
was made.
Mr.. Kilgore opposed the giving to the
police of such authority. They would
not be experts like the doctors.
Mr.. johnson objected to the S. fees.
The mayor said, "Well, make it 81 for
such inspection" Answering a question
he said that DR.. Hadra and his assist
ant city physician, could do the work.
The motion to table was lost and the
amendment then required.
A motion to refer to the next coun-
Gil meeting was made and adopted.
Under new business Alderman John.
son asked If the mayor had called for
bids for the city printing.
The mayor said that he had not had
any time the past few days as his time
had not been his own, but he would do
so in a few days.
Alderman Johnson then moved that
the council proceed to elect a city
printer. There was no second to his
motion, as no bids had been called for
and there was no basis for action.
Alderman Kilgore presented reso-
luton asking the street commissioner
to estimate the cost of South Flores
street. Adopted.
Alderman Richter-That Nueya
street, from Laredo to Flores streets,
be repaired and $50 be appropriated for
the work. Referred.
The police committee reported hav-
ing investigated charges against officer
Thurman. The charges were proven
and the committee recommended his
dismissal. The report was adopted.
The council then adjourned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
THE ROBINSON RAPE CASE.
The Work of Drawing Jury begun
This Morning.

Henry Robinson, charged with rape,
will be tried in the Thirty-seventh Dis
trict court as soon as jury can be Sc
lected. A special venire of ninety-nine
men was exhausted this morning and
of this number but three were accept
able to both the state and defendant
as jurors. They are Joseph Newber-
ry, Arthur e. Northcraft and Fletcher
Oliver. Another venire of a hundred
men was ordered, returnable at 3
o'clock this afternoon.
Pedro Martinez is suing the Interna-
tional & Great Northern railway COM
pany in the Thirty-seventh District
court for damages in the sum of &c.
900. He was a section hand at Mancha-
ca and was injured by a hand car on
September 1 last.
Ophelia Gerard, who is being sued
for divorce by Jose Girard in the Thir-
ty-seventh District court, filed her an
swer to plaintiffs petition yesterday,
asking for alimony of $40 per week
Judge Green will hear the prayer for
alimony tomorrow morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
CLOSE THE GATES.

The parties residing at No. 312 Mar
shall street have very vicious dog in
their front yard, which ran out of the
open gate last night without barking
and bit a gentleman who was passing
with his family. The gates should be
kept closed, as a great many school
children pass the house every day and
some one will get bitten.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
TEXAS STATE FAIR.

For the Texas State Fair and Dali
las Exposition to be held at Dallas,
October 18th to 31st, the I. & G. N, r.
r., will make reduced rates. Call on
Ticket agent for particulars.
d. ]. PRICE, G. p. & T. A,
10-12-6t Palestin. Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
YELLOW FEVER

Is not in San Antonio and has not
been this year. But The Great Majes-
tic Steel Range is baking biscuit in
three minutes every day this and
next week. Call and be served with
biscuit lunch free, and see the Majest-
ic in operation,
SHAFER & BRADEN,
10-20-St 125 W. Commerce street
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
CLOSING OUT SALE.

We will close out at ABSOLUTE
COST at retail or wholesale, our en-.
tire stock of Heavy and Shelf hard
ware, Implements, Wagons and Wagon
Material, Ammunition, Etc,
We must concentrate our interests
In our Mexican and Western houses
Ind our goods MUST GO.
KRAKAUER, FORK & MOVE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
DEATHS YESTERDAY.

Josephine Martinez, No. 22S Camaror
street, Ward 4, aged one week, died OF
bowel complaint.
Jose Lucio, aged months, lis Buena
Vista street, Ward 2, raguitismus.
Pascalita Pena, aged Z years, 62S
Concho street, Ward 3, malarial fever
Guadalupe Saens, aged Is years, No,
512 San Saba street, Ward 2, consump-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
STILL PAYING.

City Auditor Vinck has issued dur
ing the past two days about 100 city
warrants in payment of total of
about $35 900, on different running ac-
counts for water, electric lights, old
court cost bills, etc, many being con-
tracted by the previous administra-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
A TEXAS PLUM

Washington, Oct. 22.-The president
today appointed VIM. Wallace Mills,
of Ell Paso, Texas, to be consulat Che
huahua, Mexico.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22

The city gardener is nj work trim
ming the Spanish dagge,s in Alamo
plaza park today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22

Job Printing in all its branches at
the Daily Light Job Office; prices
low as any in the city. Give US
q call.