San Antonio Daily Light. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 129, Ed. 1 Friday, June 7, 1895 Page: 4 of 8
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FRIDAY JUNE 7 1895
SAN ANTONIO
Optical Institute
112 W. Commerce Street.
6—Bsc.
The csre. skill and experience necessary in
flttlng proper glasses to the eres ate apparent
to every intelligent person. Thousands of peo-
ple suffer pain in the bead headache and loss
of eyesight entirely from the use of inferior
glasses or glasses not properly fitted to the eye.
We cordially invite the public to call and
see us. have their eves examined protession-
a)ly by sn expert without charge and obtain
glasses if required.
New glasses put in your old frames.
tYES TESTED FREE OF CHARGE.
BENNO KAYTON M.O.
5-i4tf Graduate Optician.
IN RAILWAY CIRCLES.
Items Picked Up at the Depots
Offices and Along- the Lines.
Mr. L. J. Parke assistant general
passenger agent of the Southern
Pacific returned to headquarters at
Houston last night.
For the first time this week
Ticket Agent McMillan of the Su-
nset was able to draw his breath
this morning.
Messrs. C. K. Dunlap W. D. Mur-
dock J. H. Snow and C. E. Miner
of the Mexican Central passenger
department accompanied the
Southern Pacific excursionists to
Mexico. Traveling Passenger
Agent Reinhardt accompanied
them as far as Eagle Pass.
Chief Dispatcher Harry Ander-
son of the Southern Pacific leaves
today for Minneapolis to attend
the Dispatchers’ annual conven-
tion.
Mr. J. W. Fallon the live and
energetic traveling freight agent of
the Rock Island camo in from
Honston this morning and is do-
ing the town today.
Assistant General Passenger
Agent Charles B. Sloat of the Rock
Island is in town.
The Gulf Shore will discontinue
running Sunday trains hereafter
beginning next Sunday.
Commercial Freight Agent Ho-
lier Eads of the Iron Mountain
returned from Dallas this morning.
He says all Dallas is worked up
over the Corbett-Fitzsimmons mill
and that the mill will no doubt
take place in the North Texas
metropolis.
The International passenger
train from the north was two hours
late every day this week.
The Southern Pacific excursion
for Mexico pulled out in two sec-
tions. The first left here at 12:15
a. m. and the second at 12:30. The
two trains consisted of thirteen
sleepers two dining cars and two
chair cars and there were about
551 people on it. The sleepers were
crowded to the roofs and people
had to ride in the chair care. Two
of the new large engines pulled out
the trains.
The last contingent of the Mexi-
co excursionists left over the In-
ternational this morning. Ticket
Agent Rigsby says that about GOO
people went over I nternational.
Mr. M. D. Monserrate vice
president and general manager of
the Aransas Pass will return from
Houston today.
Mr. S. Billow stenographer for
General Manager Monserrate of
the Aransas Pass has gone to El
Paso on a pleasure jaunt accom-
panied by Mr. W. R. Lanksford.
Major W. C. Lewis of the live-
stock department of the Santa Fe
came in last night from a trip over
his territory. Ho says the road is
doing a tremendous livestock busi-
ness and all trains are loaded at
both ends —at shipping and receiv-
ing points.
A Pleasant Party.
A pleasant party was given
Tuesday night at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Rechenthin in
honor of their charming daughter
Miss Mary. Dancing was the fea-
ture of the evening and at twelve
o’clock the jolly crowd proceeded
to the dining room where a boun-
tiful supper was served. Among
some of those present were the
Misses Katie Spansell Emily Rech-
enthin Emma and Rosie Polka of
Cuero; Pauline Hollman of Victo-
ria; Mary Rechenthin Mrs. Lou.
Oliver of Victoria; Messrs. Aug.
Rechenthin Phil. Gerlach of De-
troit; George Rechenthin Henry
Spanseil Carl Gerlach and many
others.
THE BEST is what the People
I buy the most of. That’S Why
Hood's Sarsaparilla has the largest
sale OF ALL MEDICINES.
I. P. A.
Closing of the Convention and off
for Mexico.
The last day of the National con-
vention of the T. P. A. was brought
to a close yesterday evening and
after receptions and concerts last
night the great body of the dele-
gates and their ladies left on the
excursion to Mexico. Their train
left at midnight and was composed
of twenty coaches completely
filled.
Terre Haute Ind. as predicted
by the Light was chosen as the
place of meeting next year.
National President Lee and
Secretary-Treasurer La Baume of
St. Louie were re-elected. Other
officers were as follows:
First Vice-President Joseph
Wallerstein Richmond Va. re-
elected ; second A. E. McKenzie
Denver Col.; third L. C. Cardinal
Birmingham Ala.; fourth C. W.
Jacobs Nashville Tenn.; fifth
Geo. S. Burchard Little Rock
Ark.
National directors—W. H. Kirch-
off and C. H. Wickard of Missouri;
John J. Knight of Dallas Texas.
Chairmen of committees were
chosen as follows to-wit:
Railroad committee —Neil Me-
Coull of Chicago.
Hotel committee —Ben Hoffman
of Indiana.
Leglslativocommittee—J.S. Har-
wood of Virginia.
Press committee —J. M. Benish
of Texas.
Employment committee —J. C.
Simmering of Maryland.
Chaplain Alonzo Monk of Geor-
gia was unanimously re-elected.
NOTES.
The promenade concert and wine
punch at the Monger hotel was a
gala affair which the visitors thor-
oughly enjoyed particularly the
punch which every one ladies in-
cluded praised very highly as the
best they had ever tasted. Barman
Johnny Russell concocted the bev-
erage.
Hundreds of the drummers fell
in love with San Antonio and their
faces will often be seen in our city
in future.
Some delegates went into details
and examined San Antonio’s
commercial possibilities.
A rousing vote of thanks was
given by the convention to the
Texas delegation and citizens of
San Antonio for the entertainment
afforded.
One of the ladies of the large par-
ty was enthusiastic in her senti-
ments of liberty of woman and was
seen in a parlor bar room with a
group of her gentlemen friends
standing with them and drinking
at the bar. No Dallas-Waco pro-
hibition for her!
The Mexican curio people say the
drummers spent less money with
them than did the editors in the
National Press association conven-
tion a few years ago.
Adjutant Hough of Scully’s
Army got left on the big excursion
but started after them today.
Mies Alice Levison of Austin
is visiting relatives in the Alamo
city.
Mrs. Geo. 2k. Chabot Misses Ida
Ogden Katie Nolan and Miss
Munselvathe leave with the
Aransas Pass excursion train for
the coast this afternoon.
THE LADIES.
The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
the California liquid laxative
Syrup of Figs under all conditions
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article
look for the name of the California
Fig Syrup Co. printed near the
bottom of the package.
Trying the New Cure.
Probably the first patient in
Texas to take the anti-Toxine
treatment is W. C. Goode. Dr.
Clavin has the patient in charge
and the treatment was begun yes-
terday. Mr. Goode comes from
Memphis Tenn. He has been
here about three months and is a
sufferer of consumption. The local
medical fraternity is interested in
the case and the results are eagerly
looked for. Mr. Goode says that
rather than suffer as he is now he
will try anything for a cure. It is
said he is the first anti-Toxine pa-
tient outside of New York where
this new cure for consumption is
creating so much interest at pres-
ent.
Single Taxers.
There will be a meeting of Single
Taxers tonight at 8:30 p. m. at
Braden’s hall.
Dr. Longstreet will address the
club on 8 matter of great import-
ance. Leaders of the movement
have united on a plan that must
succeed and if you want to do
something to abolish crime and
poverty now is the time. Bring
your friends.
R. Fischer
6 7 It Secy. S. A.S. T. club.
Sr take too much
F HIRES’I
[Rootbeer J
It quenches your thirst *
• That’s the best of it •
Z Improves your health j a
* . That’s the rest of it S
Z A 75 cent package makes 5 gallons. Sold every. Z
A Pretty Wedding.
A most happy wedding party
filed into St. John’s Lutheran
church at 8:30 o’clock last night
and Rev. Mr. Ulrich the pastor
soon made two of the party the
bride and groom Miss Katie Lo-
rena Tendick and Mr. Fred. W.
Stone supremely happy by uniting
them in wedlock.
The bride wore a white satin cos-
tume en train real lace with a
shower of pearls.
Her maid of honor was Miss
Emma Lipps in white satin and
crepon.
The best man was Mr. S. W. Log-
wood.
The attendants were Wilson
Baker and Miss Sue Henry Mr. G.
Coughlin and Miss White Mr. Geo.
Clavin and Miss Bert Henry.
Miss White wore a crepe du Chine
and white satin costume the
Misses Henry white chiffon. Mr.
Henry Laager the guardian of the
bride '’“gave her away” to the
groom.
The largo church was crowded
with the many friends of the young
couple.
After the ceremony the party re-
paired to the residence of the
bride Losoya street where a sump-
tuous weddin feast was served
with a throng of merry guests in
attendance and the festivities en-
ded with singing recitations and
music.
A Religious Lecture
Prof. Gray’s lecture at Convt n-
tion hall last night was an able
refutation of many of the leading
assertions contained in the lectures
of Ingersoll Paine and other ath-
eists. His scientific demonstra-
tions prove him to be a profound
thinker and his peculiar blending
of wit humor and pathos interests
all classes of people.
A Surprise Party.
An elegant surprise party was
tendered Miss Whitehead of Aus-
tin by her many friends of this city
at the residence of Mrs. J. Milton
Strawn. Music cards and parlor
games were the chief features of
the evening. After having par-
taken of the dainty refreshments
the guests dispersed with the ar-
rival of the small hours. They de-
parted with strains of sweet music
evidently having spent an exceed-
ingly pleasant evening. Among
those present were: Misses Claire
Whitehead NechlingBlake Edith
and Emma Hollingworth Mrs. J.
M. Strawn Mrs. Blake Messrs. D.
H. and J. 1). Blake Wm. B. Free-
man Beason C. H. Hough. They
met at the residence of and were
chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. D. H.
Blake.
A False Rumor.
A rumor was current on the
streets last night that the Mexican
murderer Herrerra was locked up
in the Bexar county jail and had
been there for the past three days
hidden by the officers on account of
the threats of lynching made.
Deputy Sheriff Van Riper when
seen by the Light reporter on this
subject emphatically denied the
rumor saying Herrerra is not in
the jail.
Local Weather Report.
Local forecast for San Antonio
and vicinity for the 3G hours end-
ing 8 p. m. Saturday June 8 1895.
For Friday fair warmer.
For Saturday—Generally fair
slightly warmer threatening in
evening moderate thunder storm
probable.
The Gold Mino Booming.
Charley Knight with his popu-
lar assistant Joe Crotty and other
charmers are still booming the
favorite resort the Washington
Gold Mine. There is plenty of
room in this house so after three
hours of solid fun laughing at the
eccentric comedians you can
wind up the evenings frolic danc-
ing with the fairies.
TEACHERS’ EXAMINATION.
Notice is hereby given that an
examination for city certificates
will be held at the High School
building Main avenue beginning
at 9 a. m. sharp June 17 1895.
All applicants must pay a fee of
of one (1) dollar before entering the
examination and must furnish all
necessary writing material.
J. E. Smith
6 7 lOt Superintendent of Schools.
NEWS OF THE COURTS.
Jim McQraw to be Tried for In-
sanity—R. F. Beeman Indicted.
James McGraw a colored boy
whose father claims he is sixteen
years of age was on trial in the
Thirty-seventh District court this
morning charged with setting fire
to a warehouse of A. W. Bitter.
McGraw was tried before for at-
tempting to burn up the Texas
National bank. Dr. Barker was
summoned as an expert witness in
this case today and he testified
that McGraw is afflicted with in-
sanity and is not responsible for
what he does. The case was submit-
ted to the jury without argument.
Judge Green instructed the jury to
bring in a verdict of “not guilty on
account of insanity” which they
did. The case was referred to the
Probate court where McGraw will
be tried for insanity.
In a case of C. A. Worthy against
the Galveston Harrisburg and San
Antonio railway company suit for
damagesdefendant’s motion fora
new trial was overruled and notice
of appeal was given.
ON THREE CHARGES.
The grand jury this morning in-
dicted R. F. Seeman on three
counts charging him with theft
in another state and bringing the
property into this state; receiving
and concealing stolen property
and committing theft over $2O in
another state and bringing same
into this state. He is accused of
having stolen a number of bicycles
in California and brought them to
Texas.
808 SMITH’S SUIT.
Bob Smith section foreman on
the International and Great North-
ern railroad at Wetmore station
filed suit for debt in the sum of
$217.80 against the International
and Great Northern Railway com-
pany in the Thirty-seventh District
court this morning. Plaintiff al-
leges that he received a check for
$49.50 for salary and one for $168.30
for provisions etc. furnished sec-
tion hands but that he lost his
check and has never received the
money therefor.
NEW SUITS FILED.
Wagner A Chabot vs. Hermann
Erkes sequestration.
Alexander Morin vs. Francisco
Ruiz et al. on promissory note.
A. G. Thomas left for Mexico
last night.
F. R. Finnigan of Waco is at
the Maverick.
LICENSED TO WED.
Charles Wilson and Bertha Good-
ing.
Jose Maria Marro and Leona
Rodriguez.
Antonio Lozano and Masula
Guerro.
Tomas Garza and Maria Contre-
ras.
REAL ESTATE.
Albert Beitel to F. J. Beltel part
of lot 3 block 3 on West street
west of San Pedro creek; $lOOO.
The Alamo Heights Land and
Improvement company vs. Thos.
Hope lots 32 and 33 block 5 Ala-
mo Heights; $250.
COURT NOTES.
An application of Juan Duque
to be released from jail on account
of ill health was denied by Judge
Maxey yesterday.
Federal court adjourned yester-
day for the term. There will be no
session at Brownsville.
Deputy Sheriff Schreiner yester-
day brought in Fred. McCarty from
New Braunfels. He was indicted
about three years ago for stealing
a horse but gave bond which he
forfeited and he then went to New
Braunfels and married a daughter
of the constable of that place.
Joseph Keller obtained a verdict
for $5000 yesterday in a damage
suit against the San Antonio and
Aransas Pass Railway company
tried by jury in the Forty-fifth
District court.
The jury commissioners of the
Thirty-seventh District court to-
day reported a list of sixteen grand
jurors and forty-eight petit jurors
for the October term.
Emma Conrad swore out an affi-
davit against her 19 year old bro-
ther Fred. Conrad before Justice
Devine this morning charging
him with vagrancy.
2V case of R.K. Townsend against
Adolph Denecamp suit on prom-
issory note is on trial in Judge
Newton’s court before jury.
John Ludwig was given eight
months in the county jail for pet-
ty theft.
Sheriff Campbell Constable Mc-
Closky and Detective Shely left
for Pearsall this morning. They
expect to bring back Manuel Her-
rera the murderer of Palonia Her-
rera his wife last Saturday night.
—Mrs. Owenbj whose residence
in West End was burned Wednes-
day night does not secure any of
the insurance money on the house
as it carried a mortgage.
The Cream of our stock this sea-
son is—well as far as we can see
our stock is all cream. Better buy
a pint of Summer Ties or a quart
or two of Colored Socks. Under-
wear don’t show much but cheap
coarse underwear can make you.
pretty comfortable during the hot
Summer days. We have a large
stock of Outing Shirts Must be
cleared out.
Remember our Clothing stock.
We are the ONLY Clothiers. We
are the
LEADERS.
We fit everybody. See our special
$7.75 SUITS.
Take a look at them. They are
great surprises. We are growing
in the Shoe business. Our line is
much larger than ever before.
Don’t forget us Remember
We want your trade. We have the
right goods and will treat you
right.
The largest TAILORING ES-
TABLISHMENT in the state con-
nected with our store.
M IB
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
The following arrivals were reg-
istered at the various hotels this
morning:
MAHNCKE.
Dr. W. G. Robinson Philadel-
phia ; George C. L. Mayer New Or-
leans; J. Bruni Miss Lotillia
Bruni Laredo; W. Singer. Elmen-
dorf; F. C. Moorefield. Waco.
MENG ER.
Jerry A. Weinberg R. B. Oppen-
heim H. Lucks New York; N. M.
Berazaleue W. R. George Monte-
rey Alex.; Tom J. Woody St.
Louis; G. K. Lyon Waco; L. A.
Haywood Philadelphia; R. O.
Evans W. W. Tulweter Chicago;
A. S. Rowles Kansas City; J. M.
Royston New Orleans.
SOUTHERN.
L. M. Coates Corsicana; H. Mor-
ton El Paso; C. P. Anderson H.
Schuelter Palestine; W. A. Bos-
well Austin; John Grutar Jr.
Dallas; W. G. Brooking W. Briggs
Yoakum.
Not an Adopted Son.
The name of the Mexican who
shot himself yesterday was Julian
Valdez. He was however known
as Julius Cassiano. He was not an
adopted son of County Collector
Cassiano but was in his employ
several years. The reporter how-
ever was informed that Mr. Cas-
siano had brought up deceased
from childhood.
Doe's Presents.
Doctor at Scholz’s was happy to-
day over the fact that some of his
many lady admirers has sent to
him as a present a beautiful set of
diamond shirt studs. Doc is now
presenting to all his friends fine
“torchlight cigars.” The Light
office man received one. They are
particularly recommended to
hump-back bicycle riders.
Fast Relay Riders.
Oneida N. Y. June 7.—The Chi-
cago and New York relay riders
arrived at Oneida castle at 9:01
this mormlng some four hours
ahead of time.
Wealth Marnes Wealth.
Lenox Mass.June 7.—Two of the
richest families in America were
united yesterday when JamesAber-
crombie Burden Jr. and Miss
Florence A. Sloan were married.
Most elaborate preparations had
been made for the event which
was attended by a host of well
known people. The bride is a
grand-daughter of Mrs. W. K. Van-
derbilt and daughter of W. D.
Sloan. The bridegroom is a mem-
ber of the family of Burden whose
fortune originated In the great iron
works at Troy N. Y. known by
their name. He himself is a mil-
lionaire. The presents aggregated
in value $700000.
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