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The San Antonio Light.
Vol. IV. No. 8.
San Antonio Texas Wednesday January 9 1884.
Ten Cents a Week
CITY COUNCIL.
THE USUAL ROUTINE GRIST ENLIVENED
BY SOME BLUNT PERSONALITIES.
Ihm Major ItlU slack at ttie Orand Jury
Itaport In a Lengthy Communication
tm the Council Seweraga
Afatters lttpouad.
The City Council met yesterday afternoon
Mayor French in the chair Present Alder-
men Belknap Bolton Gallagher Niggll
Lockwood Story De'gener Schreiner Dwyer
Arnaud Klchter and Paul)'.
After a suspension of the rules the report of
Col. Owens and V. II. Bonsell civil Engl-
neeri was read coicerning the straightening
of the west line of Sycamore street The re-
port showed that obstructions had been built
there in compliance with the directions of the
City Engineer. The latter recommended the
condemnation of a portion of the east side as
a set off to the encroa:hments of the west sUe.
Alderman Dwyer from the special commit-
tee recommended that the report of the En-
gineers be adopted except the recommenda-
tions and that the City Engineer notify par-
ties to remove the obstructions. After some
suggestions by others the report was adopted
unaattnously.
rtTITIOKI AMD MEMORIALS.
To have Alamo plata filled and levelled.
Referred to Public Improvement committee.
For fire hydrants on Mala avenue from
Romana to end of avenue. Kelerred to
Aldermen of Second ward.
Ira R. Hewitt far building permit. Re-
ferred. J. C. Campbell & Son for repairing permit.
Referred.
For bridge at intersection of Frio and San
Fernando streets. Granted.
William Hacflirg for butcher stall on
Avenue C. Referred.
Frank Reden for outside butcher stall on
coraer of Romania and Acequia streets also
at corner of Salinas and Acequia. Market
committee.
Henry Tleil to open butcher stall corner
of Concho and Chavez streets. Referred.
F. Krisch to continue outside butcher stall.
Referred to Matket committee.
Louis Walter to open stall corner Sac Saba
and Chavez streets. Referred.
C. F. Mitchell for outside stall. Referred.
Henry Fest for stall on South Laredo
street. Referred.
II. Tournot a proposal to donate land In
exchange for a sidewalk. Referred to Street
and Bridge committee.
Communication from Messrs. Moss &
Maverick guaranteeing payment of $350
subscription to build a bridge over Alazan
creek on West Commerce street. Authorized
to build bridge.
The report of the grand jury transmitted by
District Court Clerk Raldus was read to
which the Mayor responded as follows :
To the Honorable the Hoard of Aldermen t
Gentlemen I have been furnished with a
certified copy of a report of the grand jury
recently presented to the District court of
this county which I herewith present for such
official action as you may think proper. In
the consideration of this in many respects
remarkable document there Is one point to
which I desire particularly to direct your at-
tention ; I. e. that the police have been re-
strained by superior authority from the exer-
else of their legal duties. The assertion Is if
intended to apply to me entirely gratuitous
and when the truth could have been readily
ascertained should not have been made upon
mere presumption.
The attempt to cast upon this administra-
tion the odium of neglecting to perform those
duties which by law rest mainly on their own
shoulders aid the officers of the county
seems to aay the least inconsistent and
unjust.
The county officers are directly under the
control of the District fudge. He has by law
(Article 3390 R. S.J the power to remove
them from office when they "refuse or neglect
to perform any duty enjoined on them by
law."
Admitting for the sake of argument all
that the grand jury charge to-witi that
the police of the city hkve the power
to enforce the laws against gam-
ing or to "make arrests for all offenses
known "to the penal code" does this
authority excuse the county officers from dis-
charging like duties "enjoined upon them by
law!" Have the police officers any more au-
thority In this particular than the Constable
the Sheriff and his deputies? Then why
should the censure of the grand jury fall upon
the city officials oalyt Considering this mat-
ter solely from a legal standpoint the re-
sponsibility would seem to rest upon the city
and couaty officials alike. Yet la fact there
are many why the police of the city should
not be held In such strict accountability in the
premises as those of the county. Under the
State law it is primarily the duty of the latter
to execute the penal laws ol the State and the
duties of the city police are merely auxiliary.
II Is a fact also that the ordinance of the city
relating lo "gaming" was declared Illegal by
the District court on the ground that It was ia
conflict with the State law on the same sub.
ject. It was afterwards shown that the char-
ter of the city on this point and the State law
were Irreconcilable. No legal ordinance on
this subject exists nor can one be enacted by
the City Council therefore the city officials
are left powerless to punish the offenses of
gaming. I have been informed that the Re-
corder of this city was advised by the District
Judge that the only manner in which he
could deal with this subject was In
his capacity of ex-Officto Justice of the
I'esce. Hit acting In the above named ca-
pacity has been some years since in-
terdicted by the Mayor and City Council for
the reasbns first that there are in this city
two regular Justices of the Peace elected by
the rieople to discharge the duties pertaining
to that office; secondly the city police could
not without serious neglect of their regular
duties perform those of the Sheriff or Con-
stable. For would It be proper for them to do
so at the expense of the city treasury. Now
ia the matter of the erection of houses for
gambling and prostitution alluded to in this
report by what law could the city authorities
prohibit their erection or punish the owners
or keepers of such t This subject Is entirely
within the jurisdiction of the District court.
If the grand jury found themselves powerless
to combat or suppress these evils they should
not have r-ttempted to cast the odium of their
exiitence nor the responsibility of their sup-
pression of the city authorities alone.
In concluding let me say that I have found
it difficult to deal with this subject In the man-
ner and spirit which should without doubt
control me considering the souice from which
these charges emanate. What Influences
were brought to bear to Induce a body ol
kmcn amoog whom I recognize some of the
best citizens of our county and city to pro-
mulgate a report so partial and Inc insistent in
its nature I leave you and a discriminating
public to determine.
On motion of Alderman Belknap the report
was referred to a special committee of three
and the City Attorney. The members of
said committee are Belknap Dwyer and
Schreiner.
G. A. Dueiler was nominated by the Mayor
and unan'mously elected Chief of the Fire
department.
Heirs of J. Crawford ask for building per-
mit. Fire committee.
Gus Menger to open butcher stall on cor-
ner of Austin and Sixth streets.
Nicholas Lugensky to make a aew city
map for $200; also plat books. Referred.
Reports of city officers for the month of
December were lead aid referred. There-
port of Major Humphreys on sewert was
also read. Alderman Bolton thought the city
should do something in the line of street im-
provements and should also be provided for
in the proposition.
Alderman Dwyer did not wait the whole
matter to be killed by the people when they
went to vote on the sewerage proposition.
Alderman Lockwood thought that buildiog
expensive sewers was putting too much money
underground.
The whole business was deferred till Tues-
day afternoon next.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Dwyer reported in favor of C.
Upson's petition for reduction In assessments.
Granted.
City Assessor Frasch was allowed $150 for
block plats.
C. K. Brenneman was allowed $10 fur ser-
vices as attorney In the District court.
STREETS AND BRIDGES
Petition of citizens on Zavalla street was re-
ported favorsbli upon by Alderman Lock-
wood. Thirty dollars were apprepriated for house
and numbers for streets.
Alderman Arnaud reported a proposal to
paint the market house for $75.
The following judges of election were ap-
pointed : Ward No. I Ed Froboese and Pat
Field; Ward No. 2 F. McC. Newton and
Antonio Rivas; Ward No. 3 Sam Maverick
and Robert Bell; Ward No. 4 Ed Steves Sr.
and Charles Roasy.
Alderman Bolton introduced e resolntiai
instructing the Street Commissioner to fill up
East Commerce street to the grade given by
the Street Railway company. Also requiriag
owners of property on the same street from
Alamo to Walnut streets to construct class A
sidewalks. Adopted.
Alderman Story moved to appropriate $600
to fill and grade Main and Alamo plazaa. Re-
ferred By Alderman Lockwood to change the
name of Milam square to that of Maverick
square and the square known as the old
Catholic cemetery to be called Milam square
or park.
By Alderman Story instructing property
owners on Soledad street to construct class A
sidewalks from Houston to Romana.
Adopted.
Alderman Pauly charged the Street Com-
missioner with being derelict in his duty In
not obeylag the orders of the Council. With
some warmth he charged the Street Commis-
sioner with neglecting hit huslnett to election-
eer in the Foirlh ward.
Alderman Bottoi intra iuced the followiig
which was adopted:
Whereas The city ( Galveston having
petitioned the hoaorable Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress for this State to urge
the necessity of making a liberal appropria-
tion to carry out the views of Captain Eadt
to improve the entrance to their harbor; be it
Resolved By the City Council of Sai An-
tonio Texas that heicg the representative of
over 30 000 people of the State of Texas ap-
preciating the good effect that would follow
the permanent improvement of Galveston
haibor in promoting the commercial financial
and internal welfare of the State we do
courteously and earnestly enjoia upon the
Hon. John Hancock our able representative
la Congress to use all his influence in con-
junction with the whole delegation from this
State to obtain a libel at appropriation from
Congress at an early date for the purpose con-
templated. Resolved That a copy of these resolutions
be presented to each Senator and member of
Congress from this State and the Honorable
Mayor of Galveston.
By Alderman Bolton requiring the City At-
torney to certify to the Council a -tot of el1
persons in arrears for taxes for the years 1873
to 1879 inclusive. Adopted.
By Alderman Pauly a resolttlon requirlig
the Street Commissioner to attend to aid
complete all public work entrusted to him
daring the past six months before undertak-
ing any other work with his force. Adopted.
Adjourned.
Real Batata Ttaaafar.
George A. Hartfard to Mrs. Fainle
Rouvant lots 28 and 29 In block 4 and lots
to and 30 In block 6; $120.
Henry A. Moegelin and Bertha Moegelin
to August Llemanteek part of lot 16. south
range on cast side of San Antonio river; $400.
PERSONAL.
IUl aleaaad In thalloUlCorrldareaad
Srom Varloaa Other Sourcaa.
Mr. S. Potter accompanied by Miss Potter
are registered at the Menger.
Mr. R. M. Davie of Scotland arrived at
the Menger this morning.
Mis. E. C. Marucheau of New Laredo
Mexico Is vislllrg Iriends in the city.
I.. M. Michiel leaves this afternoon on a
business trip West lo be absent several weeks.
Mr. O. S. Newell of Kinney county an
extensive sheep raiser is a guest at the
Menger.
Gray Nichols representing the Sunset
came in with the excursionists and picks his
teeth at the Merger.
Harry Baum and L. Frauk will leave to-
night via the International for a busloess trip
to Monterey Mexico.
Mr. Thomas Caden of New York former-
ly a resident of Iodianola Texas is paying a
visit to his old friends.
J. Duke Murray the advaice courier for
Milt. Nobles is in town Basking arrangements
for hi "Man of the People" etc
Mr. and Mrs. E. Morrison Mr and Mrs.
C. E. Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. C. II.
Nichals all of Chicago.are visiting the Alamo
city.
Mr. Charles E. Miner the Western Pas-
senger ageat for the Sunset and Star and
Crescent route will go West to-aight with the
excursion train.
Mr. J. S. Briggs aod wife of Kankakee
lilt.; Mr. A. L. Knight aid wife Guy Wells
and wife of St. Paul Minnesota aid Mr.
George L. Rouse and wife of Cincinnati are
among the excursionists aid have rooms at
the Menger.
Arrivals at St. Leotard Hotel Captain C.
C. Worms Chicago Free Press; William
Schulze Galveston; R. J. Shelton city; A.
G. Roberts Esgle Pass; M. Levy C. Levy
Louisville Ky.; J. W. Ryan Cardlngton
Ohio; William Mendeson Cincinnati Ohio;
II. Klog Texas; J. E. Patterson Boston;
William F. Luckie Austin; S. 11. Jones rity.
Mr. Beale left town for Austin yesterday to
attend court.
FROM BELOW ZERO.
A Larfe Tarty of Martlawattara Jtxcnr-
alonlata Spending the. Say Here.
Yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock the Illinois
Central Palace Car excursionists arrived in
our city. They were chaperoned here Mr. J.
F. Murry the General Passenger Agent of
that road. The party it 1 large one there
being more than 100 of them and now having
teen the Cretcent City on there trip they very
naturally desired to look in on the Metropolis
of Texas before pursuing their journey through
to California. They came from all portions
of the North though Ihey represent very
largely Ohio Illinois Indiana Iowa and
Minnesota. Mr. P. Gray Nichols of the Sun-
set road met the party at Houston and accom-
panied them here. Charlie Miner of ihe Sun-
set road who so acceptably supplied Pete
Freer't place recently during the latter's ab-
sence will be the general good fellow that he
is for all of the excursionists between here
and San Francisco. He leaves with them to
night and hit crippled foot being now out of
the hospital Charlie will be on deck to accom-
modate all with his information of the country
to be passed through. The excursionists
were driven all around our city come of them
even took in the old missions and( returned
in time for a noon lunch. They are purchas-
ing many views of the city perticularly of
the Alamo and are enraptured with our city
its growth promise and prospects. They
will take with them many souvenirs of their
"drop in" here and among them chlefest wll
be their delight at having seen our city busy
pegging ahead hopeful and growing without
any panic to threaten. Mr. Charles Setbauth
kat made many friends among the visitors.
As one of them said this morniag in speaking
of him "We would like to spank
him on Ihe other tide for hit at-
teitlon to us." Mr. Seabaugh wat tire-
less ia his good deeds to the strangers
and hat spent the entire day in showing
them what there it to be teei. At they leave
on 1 special train this evening It Is regretted
by many that their stay Is too short to con-
vince them practically ol the right royal wel-
come Sai Antonio extends them. Bon Toy
age through the orange fields of Los Angelet
aid Santa Barbara counties and may the
foga of Ftisco deal gently with these now
parting guests.
The atiaeralaaa.
At Casino hall last evening Division No. I
Ancient Order of Hibernians received their
friends In fine style and treated them to a con-
cert of music which for local talent of a first
class quality could scarcely be surpassed any-
where. Then too theie were added a sup-
per fit for epicures and a ball which was so
highly enjoyed lhal its fettal tapera burned a
tunnel Into the big hours of the morning ere
wraps and shawls and gloves were needed to
face the nipping air of the homeward bound
rot''. Goggan the genial furnished one of
bis Emerson pianos for the occasion which
doubtless In Its strains even surpassed the
harp of Tara'a halls with its elegant melody.
The Hibernians have reasaa to coigratilate
themselves 01 the numbers the retpecttbility
of those present end the satisfaction afforded
all.
' Uaagaraaa Driving.
Several hackmen ol this city seem to think
that driviag at full speed It enjoythle to their
passengers. This may be but It is not de-
sirable nor should tt be permitted that they
should to give way to their own desires or
Ihe Indulgence of those who hire them lo the
detriment and danger of others. Again Is It
noticeable that when an accident docs occur
the hackman who Is responsible for it puts
his tall between his legs to to speak and
flees like a dog with a tin pot tied to its tail.
Yesterday a hacLman driving at full speed
down Commerce street collided with a New
Home scwlag machine wagon standing op-
posite Jones' music store bresking both hub
binds tearing the breech strap and nearly
throwing the occupant a little boy into the
street. The owner of the wagon sai l the
hackman must have been going 12 miles an
hour and when hailed to stop went all the
fatter knowing the damage hj had done and
fearing the consequences.
Justice Inlaid a' Coart.
Charlet Smith was tried before Justice
Shields this morning for theft of property
over $200 In value. Elimination was waived
aid the prisoner placed under a $1000 bond.
Daatha.
W. Schuncke aged 64 died ol consumption
on the 8th In Ihe Fourth ward.
Mary Rlchter aged 23 died from acute
consumption on the 6th in the First ward
inatamantt.
Next week will be cheerily looked ftrward
to by all who long and linger lor something
out of the way of the "drop ins" of Irregular
amusement. Haverly'a Silver King wilt ap-
pear on the 14th and 15th Instants at Turner
hall. They will be followed by Milton
Nobles himself and Ibis Is enough to say that
crowded houses and popular satiafacliaa sausl
follow as the night the day.
Matting at rearsall.
Mr. Jerome Harris relurned home from
Pcarsall this morning where he bat been re
celling a thousand head of cattle from Mr.
Crouch and attending the stockmen's meetiog
at that place. The Hoo. E. R. Lane spoke
at aome length alter which several resolutions
were passed the turn and tubstance of which
were for the passing of a law both just to the
stockmen and the fence cutters.
Handing Permit.
A. Staacke rock addition to store 60x4?
North side West Commerce street; $2450.
Norcross & Sons lumber stables 40x15
North side Franklin square; $150.
Annie Briltoi lumber dwelling 12x2
north tide Houston ttreet $60.
F. Groos rock ttore 100160 en Com-
merce and Navarro streets $18000.
B. Btrlottini lumber dwelling 24ti2norla
tide Rival street $75.
At roaco.
William Kossfeld aged 72 years died from
dropsy this morning. Mr. Kossfeld was an
old and well known citizei and by his steady
behavior implicit honesty and fearlessness in
performing his duties gained Ihe good will
confidence and friendship of all. Being a
member of Fire company No. 3 and one ol
the first of its organization he will be buried
by his old comrades. The funeral will take
place to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock from
his residence in the Fourth ward.
Travla Tark Concert.
We are indebted to Mr. Frank A. Hall of
the Eighth cavalry band for the following
programme of the Travis park concert this
eveniig at 4 o'clock weather permitting 1
1. March; Irish Medley; arraiged by
Warren.
2. Grand selections from Sullivan's opera
of Piratea of Penzance; by Conterno.
3. Fantasia; Splinters ; byT. II. Rollinson.
4. Selection from Offenbach's opera of
Madame Favart ; by Meyrelles.
5. Serenade; Ye Merry Birds; Gumbert.
'Bo TUf ba Wary."
Young ladies should be care lul as to writ-
log love letters on pieces of music and still
more to at to signing their names to the
aforettid notes. A copy of Ihe operas sung
by the Hess Opera company was found with
a loving letter writtei on the outside page be-
ginning "My Darling" and lower down the
darling ia invited to tea while the geitle
writer signs herself Juliet. It Is tweeter lo
whisper "come to tea" In the young man's
ear and tay "Juliet asks you" than to con-
sign the whole business to a piece of piper
and written by a bard pencil.
DeVt Mlltaka TJa.
The mission of the Light is truth without
apology for the shortcomings of anybody
II it is bluit even to the number of your
door or the middle of your signature spelled
out in full it is for the public weal and not for
curselves alone. There is no guessing school
collected with this office. It hitt an offen-
sive head where it sees It and in calling the
owner of said head by ita proper Anglo-
Saxon or Christian appellative there It no
linked tweetaett long drawn out sigh no
fortune telling amblgiity for it saya just what
it mean. The Light like a beautiful lady
retemblet Truth in being "best adorned when
unadorned."
Marpblaa Batara.
Health in the county jail Is good only oie
patient is now troubling the County Physi-
cianAlexander the forger whose malady Is
opium eating. The Doctor commenced
giving hisa six grains a day and hat now
come down lo five a day; by the end of the
moalh he hapet to be able to slop the allow-
ance altogether.
Miss Whitehead 1 pretty young girl of 18
Is another morphine eater under the Doctor's
charge. She is now at the poor house and
wat taking 10 grain a twice 1 day two months
ago. She now takes two grains a day and
by the end ol the month It la hoped her
allowance will be stopped.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT-POLITICAL
ASSESSMENTS.
reanajlvanla Iron MIIU Coiniueaee Work
Agala The Ways andMaana
CotnmlUea.
London January 8. Nubar Pasha Min-
ister of War in 1878 It Is reported has ac-
cepted the Premiership of the new ministry
and baa appointed Edgar Vincent Minister ol
Finance.
Detroit January 8. The house of Mrs.
Atmy Palnes of Junction near Saginaw
burned last night. Her daughter Lids aged
15 became bewildered rushed into Ihe flames
and burned to death Mrs. Alnoy and an-
other daughter were severely burned.
Providence January 8. At the funeral of
Father Walshe ex-Treasurer of the Irish
Land League In this country Bishop Hen-
drickson said: "Father Walshe's death brings
grief to every Catholic Irishman and he will
be mourned throughout the length aad
breadth ol Ireland."
Washington January 8. A Democratic
member ol the Ways and Means committee
ssys that the action of the protective Demo-
crats in the House Is still a matter of doubt
but the action of Democrats (n the committee
will be conservative and calculated to unite
the parly in favor of tariff reform.
New York January 8. The Woman Suff-
rage party's State Executive committee de-
nounce Senator Edmunds' proposition to dis-
franchise the women of Utah as a gross wrong
to non-polygamlsts and polygemlstt by com-
pulsion and a punishment without trial to
those who believe in polygamy. New York
Senators aod Representatives are called upon
to resist the proposition.
LONDON January 8. A Rome correspond-
ent says: The conversation of the Pope and
the Crown Prince of Germany consisted of
two patts one to remain absolutely secret
the other to be published at the proper time.
The Pope has informed the cardinals that he
has consigned to the secret archives a detailed
account ol the conversation that posterity
msy have a statement of much Importance.
Cairo January 8. The text of the letter
sent the Khedive by the ministers who re-
signed it at follows t The Queen's Govern-
ment hat demanded the abandonment of the
Soudan. We have no right to lake the step
since Scudan Is in the possession of the Torte.
The Queen's Government states thst Egypt
should follow Its counsels without discussion.
This 'declaration violates the rescript of
August 28 1878 that the Khedive governs
with and through and his ministers. We re-
sign because we are prevented from govern
ing In accordance with the constitution.
Pittsbuec January 8. A telegram from
McKeesport says : Work was resumed to-
day by the National Rolling Mill and Forge
company. The workmen accepted a reduc-
tion ranging from u to 25 per cent. The
Woods iron works also started in full blast at
former wages. The National tube works will
resume to morrow at a reduction. Work has
been resumed in all departments of the Read-
lag Iron works. The works employ loco
men. ine 11st 01 mm puaaiers nas ueen re-
duced from 350 to 325 A number of other
manufacturers are preparing to resume woik
and the outlook ia the iron trade is generally
brighter.
Washington January 8. Postmaster Gen-
eral Greaham to day responded to the resolu-
tion of the House calling for information as
to the distribution in his department of circu
lars askltg for contributions from clerks lor
political purpases. He sayt in his reply :
have the honor to state that on Saturday 5th
Instant I was Informed of Ihe distribution in
my department of a number of circulars of
which the following Is a copy : 'To Indiana
Republicans In Washington The Republican
State Central committee ia now organising for
ine ensuing state campaign witn great cunli
dence of auccesa If their efforts are properly
seconded. Your attention is rcspectlully in-
vited to the tact that money is now needed to
meet Ihe expenses of Ihe preliminary woik
and the committee must rely on your zeal and
sense of lustice for asilstaoce in this matter.
They have aent subscription papers asking fur
voluntary auuicripiiuut irum an true liepuun-
cans of Ihe State now in Washington which
have been placed in my hands and I am
ready to receive such subscriptions and remit
Ihe proceeds to them. The plan it lo lake
monthly subscriptions for tlx months payable
on the nrst aay 01 eacn montn. riease tnlorm
me at once of Ihe amount you will contribute
beginning in December 1883
Respectfully etc V. D. Odeix.'
"Alter thoroughly Investlestlnr the intro
duction of these circulars a clear violation of
the civil tervlce law I ana forced to confess
that I cannot locate the blame. They were
introduced into the department clandestinely
ana without toe Knowledge 01 the various
chiefs under me. Further and rigid investiga-
tion will however be continued and any re-
sults obtained will be by sue duly communi
cated to your aonoraDit uooy.
"Walter Grisham Postmaster General."
Washington January 8. The President
to-day transmitted la Congress the following
message: "I transmit herewith a communi-
cation from the Secretary of War submitting
the annual report of the Mississippi river
commission. I take this occasion to invite
the early attention of Coogress to a continua-
tion of the work on the Mississippi river
which hss been carried on under the plans of
the committee. My sense of the importance
of the improvement of this river not only to
the people of the Northwest but especially
to the Inhabitants of the lower Mississippi
river valley has already been expressed in a
special communication to the last Congress.
The harvests of grain and cotton produced in
the region borderiog on the Mississippi is to
vast as to be ol national Importance and a
project Is now being executed by whlth cheap
transportation will be sufficiently provided
for. The commission report that results due
to still uncompleted workt have been remark-
able arid give the highest encouragement for
expecting ultimate success. The Improve-
ment act of August 2 1880 appropriated
$3123000 for work 01 that part of the river
below Cairo. The estimate! which the com-
mission have transmitted to Congress call for
$1.000000 for 1 continuance of the works
below Cairo and It appears from Ihe report
lhal all ol the last appropriation available for
active operations hat been etLausted and
there Is urgent need lor an immediate appro-
priation ol $1000000. to continue the work
without loss ol lime n view of ihe approach
of the flood season with its attendant dan-
gers. I therefore recommend to Congress
ine early passage of a separate bill on this
tubject. Chester A. Arthur.
Executive Mansion January 8 1RS4.
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL.
Uancral W. S. Hancock Arrives at Military
Headquarter Thla Horning.
General Winfield Scott Hancock arrived at
Military headquarters this morning at It
o'clock accompanied by hit ttaff. He was
received with a tatute of 15 gunt and wat
escorted to the residence of General Vincent.
The old hero looks well and is almost entire-
ly recovered from his recent surgical opera-
tion which was very painful and was caused
by a wound received at Gettysburg. He it
quite fieshy has a smile for every one and It
loud In hit recollection of his treatment on
the Pacific coast. He has vitality and bon-
hommle sufficient to make another race for
the Presidency without losing his temper
or closing his ear to the lakes that rained la
on htm this morning from old army comrades.
A msrtlnet on Ihe field he is the most ap-
proachable ol gentlemen la private life. He
declined to tty anything concerning the re-
cent California Democratic pledge to make
him take the van in the next Presidential race.
Ills stay here Is limited.
Almost an Accident.
Mr. E. Hertzberg the jeweler In company
with two ladies went riding yesterday after-
noon. On his return and just in front of hit
own ttore on Commerce ttreet he found the
thoroughfare well occupied by other teamt
and in endeavoring to avoid Ihe crush and
to permit his lady friends to alight on the side-
walk ssfely be turned his team around only
to find that the buggy gear bad become dis-
connected with the team walking off with the
front axis and wheels. There wat no dam-
age done to any of the occupants though the
buggy will need repairing.
IlUdea Ovar.
Little Johnny Locklsder cross ng the
street was confused by the appearance of a
horsemsn galloping at full speed towards him.
Hesitating he wavered between going back-
wards or forward; meanwhile the horseman
unable to put the brake on wat down on
Johnny and rode clear over him. Johnny It
not terioutly hurt but his chest is slightly
Injured.
They Both Fainted.
A Chicago young womaa and a Chinese
lady on being introduced looked for a moment
al each other'a feet aod then both fainted
dead away the former from mortification and
the latter from (right. N. Y. Truth.
Advice to Blaine.
From the Cincinnati Unqulrrr.
The "Plumed Knight" is probably only
"playing 'possum." Still he shouldn't play
the defunct act too Ions;. And the next lima
he proclaims himself he shouldn't figure at
Ihe principal character in a "jingo" perform-
ance. Another Straw.
Mrs. McEIr y the President's sister and
Miss Susan B. Anthoney were teen walking
together in Washington the other day. The
meaning of Ihit undoubtedly it that Susan haa
contented not to run for President and ao
far as she is concerned will leave a fret track
for Mr. Arlhir. Chicago Times.
"He Paralyzed Me."
From the New York World.
One of our most prominent cily officials
elect tells this story : "I waa called upon a
few evenings tgo by a young fellow who
wished to be appointed a policeman. He ttid
that my influence would help him to get oa
ihe force. He apprared to be rather talkative
and wat not by any meant a dull fellow.
Finally I asked him if he would have a drink
rental king that I Lad tome good whisky o
htnd.
" 'I will have 1 little whisky' he replied ia
a quiet way.
"Will )ou have it hot or coldt I atked.
" 'I will lake it cold' he answered quickly
'while Ihe witer is heating.' Say he
paralyzed roe. "
Etiquette In the Theatre.
From the CuIohiio Nona.
Wear squeaky boots if you have them.
Then you will be truly aoothlng a man with
music in your sole.
It Is more graceful to keep your bat on
while walking up and down the aisle. Spit-
ling on the floor also gives a piquancy to your
manners.
If the play hat commenced shuffle your feet
and laboriously fold your programme. No
one wants to know what it going on upon the
tlage.
Think of a mean tlory about the leading
lady and twear a little when you tell it. All
well-bred gentlemen do thtt. It will gtln you
the respectlul attention of all the ladiet
around you.
Ifthereita vacant teat next to your own
put your hat and coat In It. The man who
ownt the teat may come bet don't pay aay
attention to him for It isn't well bred to Hart
at ttrangera.
At you mty go out after the play It finished
make audible remarkt about the young ladiet
near you. This thowt a respectful and manly
Interett in them and the ladiet are fond of
having you do to.
Never apologize for going out between
every act Go out. in the middle of ea'h act.
Go out between each "go out." It will rett
the people' 1 minds and give them lomelhtng
besides Ihe play to talk of.
Always purchase the latt Inner teat la a
long row and come in late ao at to mtkt
every one In the row rite up and let you put.
People are pleased to thlt for you. Many of
them think more It than of any other occur-
rence of the evening.
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