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©he Daily Sight.
THURSDAY. JANUARY 18 1900.
EVERY DROP f f medicine that goes in a
prescription filled at th s store b perfectly
pure Pure druvs means a sp. ed recovery.
Poor drugs mesns a rrlaps". You want tne
best. Let us tl.l your prescriptions.
The Swearingen Drug Co.
(Almdo Plaza and Houston SU
Your more '• worth or yo ur money back.”
SADOVSKY 4 CO.
JEWELERS.
Jewelry Watches. Clocks. Dia-
monds. Novelties.
110 N. Alamo St. near Joske Bros.
LOW PRICES ON
WALL PAPER
GLASS PAINTS
PICTURE FRAMES
IF —AT—
C. H. MUELLER'S
322 and 324 Houston Street.
NOTICE
TO
Tax Payers!
Notice is hereby given that state and
county taxes on real and personal prop-
erty in Bexar County are now due and
payable.
Unless paid on or before January 31
1900 ten per cent of the amount of
such unpaid taxes will be added in
conformity with the following extract
from Section 10 Chapter 105. Act-s of
the Twenty-fifth Legislature:
"If any person shall fail or refuse to
pay the taxes imposed upon him or his
property by law until the 31st day of
January a penalty of ten per cent on
the entire amount of such taxes shall
accrue."
9
Paul Meerscheidt
Tai Collector. Beiar County.
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE OF
SAN ANTONIO.
Chartered by authority of State. Short-
ens couree by p-rvonai and scientific
teaciline. Call and investigate. Cuh-
finement and births attended free.
201 Avenue C. ’Phone 562
FRITZ WESP’S SALOON
Corner Soledad and Romana Sts.
All kinds of WINES WHISKIES
etc. by the quart or more delivered
free anywhere in the city. Those who
buy come again. Tel 1109. 1-16-tf.
JT Burnett & Co
UNDERTAKERS.
lug a
Phohe llS • ARD ROCMnT||
PERSONAL.
If you want a first-class Car-
nage Brougham Rockaway or
Vicroria. to go calling or shopping
to the opera receptions weddings
or to the sports ring up the
PALACE STABLES.
Tel. 65)3.
MURDER AND ROBBERY.
Leadville Colo. J an - 1*- —Today two
masked men held up the Globe saloon.
Jerry Ryan a bartender refused to
th: ow u> his hands 'and was «hoi
twice by one of the robbers dying in-
•tawtly.
A LITTLE FURTHER.
Lctidon Jan. 18. —The War office re
celved the following dli.ioatch frorr
Roberts dated at Capetown today
“I have received a telegram from Bullei
staitlng that one brigade and a Howltz
er battery crossed the Tug: :a at Pi t
gietienn drift.
DOUBTFUL.
Landon Jan. 18. —A Capetown opecia
dispatch dated today says it is persis
tentlly reported there that Ladysmit
has been relieved.
(’OLDER.
WWhliMvO. D. C„ Jan. 18.—For Tex-
as: Fair tonight and Friday cold-
er.
LIGHT RAYS.
—The |lO in gold offered by the
Ivy Social club for the best group of
five or more at its masque ball in
Mission garden Saturday night is the
talk of the dancing public and some
very fine groups will be seen.
—The B. Y. P; U. of the First Bap-
tist church will have Its regular
monthly social in the Alamo Insurance
building third floor tomorrow night.
—The aroma and flavor of Finck's
5 cent Havana and Commerce cigar
equal the beat Imported. Sold •very-
where 6-20-tf.
—A large mud hole has formed on
East Commerce street at the Knights
of Pythias and Confederate cemeteries
and the street is in bad condition at
that place and impassable for funer-
als.
—We defy the wortd to produce such
an elegant flavor as Gebhardt’s Eagle
Chile Powder does. Get the genuine.
i-n-"t
—Warren Forehand messenger boy
for the Postal TelegiUph company has
tieen awarded a silver medal for
carrying the merit dripoltches in De-
cember.
—That Just as good racket will not
work n the ladies who have tried Geb-
hardt Eagle Chile Powder. You can-
not stuff them. Only innocent victims
wfa be caught. l-17-7t
—A cocking main ard two days of
cock fighting has bwn arranged to
take place in a West Commerce street
pit on the 21st 23d and 23d.
—Miss Weinhold nurse. Illinois
Training School Chicago. 158 North
St. city. Tel 211. . 118-6 t
—City Collector Ed. Steves will be-
gin setting the C’s of the delinquent
tax list today. Mr. Steves has to buy
in moat of the property for the city.
—The ladies of St. Mark’s church
will furnish one of their usual good
dinners on Monday and Tuesday
22nd and 23rd 229 W. Commerce
street. 51
—City Lineman J. McManus has “cut
in" a register cn the city fire alarm
system for Fire Chief Tobin in his resi-
dence.
—The largest stock of toilet articles
can be found at Dreiss’ Drug Sture
at reasonable prices. l-17-7t
—Citisens of the west side have filed
a petition for cross-walks on Ruiz
Salado Comal and other streets with
the city clerk.
—Dredse’ Syrup of Horehound Tar
and Wild Cherry is the best cough
medicine for children and adults.
1-17-lt
—Dr. Russell Herbert Boggs a
graduate of the Western Pennsylvania
Medical college of Pittsburg. Pa. reg-
istered his diploma at the city health
office today.
—Mrs. Bettie White has secured a
permit to erect a one-story ifr'ame
dwelling and store room at the comer
of Maryland and Edmonds streets
ward 7 to cost 1500.
—Dreiss’ headache powders give in-
stant relief: try them. l-17-7t
—"Welcome Stockmen signs are be-
ing placed about the city in various
business houses.
—Matzos! Matzos Meal. rite. Send
your orders to Moke 'Millinery store
117 Alamo street for the best quality.
L. Moke. 1-17-lmo.
—Recorder Kroger fined seven va-
grants and dismiss-d the charges
against three this morning.
—The Turn Verein twill give a social
hop at Turner han Saturday night
to which the Light has been invited.
—'The Light yesterday received a
copy of Freedom one of the first Amer-
ican nuewepapers published in Manila
with the compliments of S. F. B.
Morse assistant passenger traffic man-
ager cf the Southern ■ Pacific railroad.
—Assistant City Attorney Frank H.
Wash says he has several large settle-
ments for back taxes in view just now
and thinks he will rake in mine or ten
thousand dollars this month for the
city.
—Henry Bode of this city has been
granted an original pension of 18 per
month by the United States pension
office.
—Mr. W. G. Scholz received his
stock of liquors and cigars for his
parlor bar on Alamo plaza last night
which he says are of the best that
money can buy.
—The state federation of labor which
has just been organized in Cleburne
Texas has selected Saw Antonio for
its next convention. January. 1901.
—The Ligh acknowledges receipt of
an inviltatlan to witness the presenta-
tion of the military drama “A Con-
federate Spy” by the Immaculate
Conception Sodality kn Beethoven hall
next Tuesday night.
—Mr. Herman Schuetze has begun
the erection of a fine one-story brick
dwelling on west slide at 'Matagorda
street ward 7 to cost 83000 and ft is
the general impression It is beiing built
for his own occupancy.
Ladies in DISTRESS from sup-
press«<] merries POSITIVELY RE-
LIEVED by tlakinig prescription No.
7657. GUARANTEED or MONEY
RETURNED. Enclose stamp for par-
ticulars. Mhdame Guillaume. Gal-
veskon Texas. 1-19-lm.
BY A CAR.
Little Boy Ran In Front of It and
Was Struck.
Thia morning about 9 o'clock. Sylvan-
ius Howell a ten-year-old boy had
a very narrow escape from death in
front of his home. 521 Avenue C.
He was playing on the opposite side
of the street from his home when sud-
denly he attempted to run back home
Just as a car r.vas coming down the
avenle from Government Hill.
The running board of the car struck
him on the hip and knocked him
backwards onto the cement paving
bruising him badly on various parts
of the body.
He was carried into his home by
Mr. A. L. Betz who witnessed the ac-
cident.
A physician was called and the
bruises were dressed. The youngster
>was pronounced as not seriously in-
jured.
PERSONAL MENTION
Mrs. George Taylor Miss Kathleen
Taylor and Miss Mabel Turner of
Texarkana Ark. arrived in the city
this morning on a sight-seeing tour.
J. T. Bate commercial freight agent
of the M. K. & T. railroad arrived in
the city today on his return from a trip
over the 8. A. & A. P. and I. & G. N.
Harry Wicks commissary agent of
the Pullman company. In this city left
for Spofford yesterday to look after
the company’s interests In the move-
ment of troop M. Ninth cavalry from
Fort Clark to Arizona.
EXCHANGES.
one of the Necesstles i>f the Live
Stock Industry.
Mr. W. H. Thompson. president of
the National Livestock Exchange Chi-
cago submitted a paper entitled
"Livestock Exchange and the Stock-
man.” I< was read by Secretary Mar-
tin.
The paper was in part a* follows:
The Livestock Exchange of today is
an organization componed of Livestock
dealeni at the different market centers
banded together in a voluntary asso-
ciation for the purpose of providing a
gathering plaev where members can
meet and exchange views and act as
a unit on quistrins affecting their in-
terests or the felfare of the- Industry
they represent; for the purpose of pro-
moting uniformity in the customs and
usages of merchants and generally se-
curing to members the benefits of co-
operation in the furtherance of their
legitimate pursuits. It is an organisa-
tion formed for encouraging the pro-
duction sale and distribution and nale
of live stock and meat products end
for the defimse of all interests identi-
fled therewith against evetything det-
rimental to honest trade. It is oom-
pcexd of livestock producers. Shippers
packens commission men and bankers
organized not for profit but to secure
in the mutual Interests of producers
domestic distributors and exporters of
livestock and meat products uniform-
ity of business usages and customs ad-
equate inspection of animals and meats
needed legislation for the protection
and promotion of livestock interests
and all other legitimate advantages to
be secured through the power of organ-
ization.
■ - J t n l.Oeln/MW 1.11 4
It does not engage In business but
simply prescribes rules and safeguards
under which its members may safely
carry on trade and promote the wel-
fare and growth < the trade. Each ।
member is free to compete with his |
fellows for his share of the business.
It has nothing whatever to do with
market prices nor with burying and
selling livestock. It Is Ln no way con-
cerned with the transactions on the
market at which it exists except in
case of some abuse or fraud. It de-
rivts no profit or income from the mar-
ket. It has neither capital nor bank •
account. It does not undertake to
monopolize or control the business at
market centers but leaves it free and
open to the public where anybody who
has animals to sell or money to buy
with may trade. Its members make
rules for the proper conduct of the
business of its members all of which ■
are designed to secure equity fair
and square dealing and protection to
the patrons of members and the ad-
vancement and improvement and up-
building of the best interests of the
industry as a whole.
The livestock exchange was origin- 1
ated owing to the presence of dishon-
est and irresponsible buyers and sell-
ers unjust discriminations in railroad (
nates and commissions for selling live-
stock the slaughter and the Bale of
diseased animals for food injunious leg-
islation. and other wrongs and abuses
that could not be suppressed in any
other way than through the power of
organization through concerted action
and by agreement of the majority to :
abide by certain rules and a refusal
to deal with those who violated them.
STATE CAPITAL NEWS.
Charters Filed and Bonds Approved—
Franchise Taxes.
Special to the Daily Light.
Austin Tex.. Jan. 18.—The following
charters were filed by the secretary of
state today:
Paul Lowenthal Dry Goods company
of Waco capital stock. $10000; Hous-
ton Aquatic club of Houston no capi-
tal stock.
The Red Snapper Co. of Galveston
amended its charter so as to permit
its conducting a cold storage business
in the future in addition to its general
fish and oyster business.
The comptroller today registered
$4000 worth of city of Denton funding
bonds.
Secretary of State Hardy today gave
out the following: The number of in-
quiries concerning notices for the pay-
ment of franchise Uaxes thia year
makes it necessary to give this public
statemenL The statute concerning
the payment of franchise taxes re-
quires the payment of an amount equal
to me year’s taxes at the time the char-
ter te filed or permit ri issued. It furth-
er requires that a year’s taxes shall be
paid again on or before the first day
of May of each year after such filing
no matter what ri the date of filing.
Under this statute thereforeall notices
of franchise taxes require payment on
or before May next thereafter and It
follows from this as a necessary conse-
quence that every corporation that has
not paid one year’s franchise taxes
in advance dating from May 1 though
it may have paid one year's franchise
tax is in advance dating from some
day after May 1 and before January 1
following twill have to pay two in-
stallments of taxes on Or before Mav
Ist. 1900. *
CYPRESS LOGGING.
The logging of Leak in India Ivy ele-
phlants and the handling of monster
logs of the Pacific coast may possess
features more inft ores ting than the
handling of cypress but the latter pos-
sessds a charm of Its own which is
met with In no other forest work savs
the author of “Office Chat” in the
Lumbek Trade Journal.
The environment itself often gloo-
my is most picturesque. The hoary
trees bearded with moss like druids
of old tower above the eternal twi-
light below. The rough knees pro.
tnidfe from the soggy ground while
the vines and semi-tropicall growth
add color and often beauty to the tan-
gle of vegetation. The trees having
been deadened the requisite legnth of
time are felled by axmen in the usual
manner.
The fallen 'timber is handled in two
■ways—either by rail in which a skid-
der is used or by w’ater in which case
the pull boat ri broubh't into play
When the pulll 'boat is used the tops of
the trees are trim mW off and the en-
tire trunk pulled into the water and
thence floated to the mill. This boat
ri a heavy barge built for strength
It Is fitted with powerful engines op-
erating drums which wind up the
steel cables tried to pull the timber
out.
Late imptovemertts enables ‘those
boats to bring out timber one half
mile from the bank Of the stream so
that in cases where the stream Inter-
sects the track a ritrip one mile wide
with the bayou in the middle can be
logged by this method. The skid-
der Is simitar to the pull boat in some
respects. It is a heavy car on which
is mounted a powerful hoisting en-
gine. When this method is emploj-ed
the trees are cut the Jog length where
tey lie. The tackle is attached the
engine started and the enormous saw
log is lifted swung into the air and
placed on the waiting railroad car as
quickly and apparently as easv as a
boy would handle a ritick of cord wood
—a pULI l)bat will handle about 50000
feet of timlber a day under ordinary
conditions while 'the skidder will fo
nearly but ntot ifulte so much.
INCREASE OF POPULATE N.
It Is estimated that the population of
Europe doublets itself every* 660
years.
OUR ROBEB. PLANTING.
To the Daily Light.
In the first place I aould suggest that
the plants be obtained from a respon-
sible nursery care being taken that
1 strong ices. Select
preferably the kind of roses you know
Ur those recommetided by the nursery-
man.
Having obtained the plants iwe pro-
ceed to the planllng. The hole for each
jflant should not be lews than two feet
in diameter and two feet deep and If
white ctay can be found at the bot-
tom It will be oecci wsary to go deeper.
Put fresh cow manure—horse manure
will kill the roots—at the bottom to a
depth of 6 to 10 Inches according to the
depth cf the hole; then fill with rich
heavy soil mixed with rotten not
frosh edw manure sand and crushed
charcoal in the proportion of two-
thirds soil and one-third manure sand
and charcoal. The charcoal is added
to keep fhe soil from eourxig.
Plant the roots not too deep not
deeper than they were planted before
press the soil well around the roots
till up the level and put 2 or 3 inches of
fresh cow manure around -the plant at
the top of the soil moistening with a
bucketful of water. Do not water again
until the ground becomes dry. As
soon as the plant begins to grow give
It each week about one-half gallon cf
liquid manure made from fresh cow and
chicken manure. To make this liquid
manure of the desired strength take
5 gallons of water to each bucket of
manure.
Weak growing roses like the
Nephitos Bennet etc.. are better
gr.iftrd: other strong rapid growing
roses such as La France American
Beauty. Etolle de Lyons Marie Van
Houten. Safrono etc. are just.as well
on their own roots as grafted.
A. SCHMIDT.
San Pedro Springs
CURD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our friends for their kind-
ness and sympathy in our bereavement
in the death of our son and brother
Edward Sbmmer.
FRANCES SOMMER AND FAMILY.
’ It.
PROMINENT VISITOR.
Hbn. Peter Ma'tubt>y of Caddo In-
dian Territory Is in the city at the
Alamo Flats on his way to the City of
Mexico on a pleasure trip for the
spring and summer. • Hon. Matubby
ri a full blood tribesman of 'the Chic-
asaw nation anti is a member of the
Dawes commissions and has held o’th-
er responsible positions among hia peo-
ple and for the government. He ri a
well educated man and well Informed
and ri an interesting speaker. He will
remain in Sdn Antonio a couple of
days.
AN INCOMPETENT TUNER
Can Jo incalculable injury to a pi-
ano. In order to put the price of pi-
ano tuning within the reach of every-
body and insure good work by com-
petent tuners we will contract with
owners of pianos to keep their pianos
la tune by the year for $5.00 and war-
rant all work.
1-14-tf. THOS. GOGGAN & BROS.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Carl Orzech to Felix Roberts west-
ern part of lots 4 5 and 6 city block
62J on Dakota street between Plum and
Grape street: $625.
Felix Roberts to Wm. Geyer same
property as above: S62G.
H. M. and H. W. Browder to Frank
Carpenter lot 7. block 25 new city
block 2293 fronting 50 feet on West
Commerce street; $l5O.
Mns. M. F. Clements to Thee. Thral-
kill lots 10 11 and 12. block 10 new
City block 2315 corner of Buena Vista
street $1450.
LICENSED TO WED.
EmiQ Bfiesenlbach and Wanda We-
orig.
NatoiAso Arehule'ta anil 'Mrs. Clara
Gonzales.
HABEAS CORPUS.
AtiantaGa.Jan. 18.—Judge Newnam
United States court has ordered Sheriff
Oliver of Green county to produce R.
A. Williams emigrant agent before
him in Atlanta January 25th on ha-
beas corpus.
TRIAL POSTPONED.
Special to the Dally Light.
Austin Tex. Jan. 18. —The trial of
W. J. Dent charged with forgery set
Jur this morning was postponed until
tomorrow morning by agreement. Ma-
ny prominent witnesses twill testify in
the case including Governor Sayers.
IT’S DISGUSTING.
Green and “Goose-Neck” Bill Resume
Partnership—Copy of Circular
Letter Issued by the Firm.
To the Daily Light:
The following circular letter received
by a prominent local republican will
notify all self-respecting republicans of
the resumption of business by the firm
of Green & McDonald. The negro
McDonald is the brains of the firm
wfiile Green furnishes the cash:
Headquarter: It .publican State Execu-
tive committee E. H. R. Green
chairman. Terrell Texas January
Bth 1900.
My Dear Sir—The name of State
Chairman Green and Wm. M. Mc-
Donald In all probability will be be-
fore the coming state convention to
be voted on os delegates to the nation-
al convention to be held in Philadel-
phia Pa. on June 19 next.
Will you permit the use of your
name publicly in supporting them?
An eariy reply will very much oblige
Yours Respectfully DON QUILL
Secretary to E. H. Green.
If I know anything about the re-
publicans of West Texas the firm of
Green and McDonald will not
get the vote of a single re-
publican outside of what can
be controlled by a little coterie of
Federal officials and their hangers on.
Let every republican who has any
pride in hri party make It hi« business
to down the “Goose-Neck Bill” com-
bination.
The l?th Congressional District has
not yet surrendered to the domination
of a fe v political adventurers.
The Republican party was organized
many years ago in this section of the
state and counts among its members
seme of the best and most substantial
citizens of this section of the state. It
is disgusting to such men to be rep-
resented by the Green-McDonald com-
bination. Texas should be represented
in the national convention by <! legntes
who would reflect credit upon the par-
ty and the state.
JAMES P. NEV ' ' .!’.
SHOESOLES EIGHT FEET THICK.
We wear away two inches of shoe
leather in a year. A pair of shoes
that would “last a lifetime" would
consequently have to be provided with
sotes from 8 to 9 feet thick.
—The many beautiful costumes at
the Ivy Masque ball in Mission garden
Saturday night will be a dancing card
even for those who do not care for
dancing. The finest groups ever seen
will be on the floor competing for that
$lO in gold.
THE BEST SUIT OR OVERCOAT
IN THE HOUSE NOW FOR
These were Formerly f
18.50 20.00 22.50 U(J
and 25.00 values
YOUR CHOICE OF SUITS OR -
OVERCOATS
Formerly Priced up Of)
to 16.50 Now For
Black Suits excepted during thin sale.
FRANK BROS
The Leading Clothiers.
MORTUARY.
Trilegraiphto advice of the death of
A. McFarland of San Antonio at Fort
Worth yesterday morning reached the
Light Itbo Jate far yesterday's Issue.
Dweaeed was tlje father of Guy Mc-
ftartand. of this city who left for Fort
Worth lest night to tiring the remains
home. The body wm arrive here to-
morrow morning and will be taken
to the family residence 410 Starr Street
from whence the fumenal will take
place.
Cora G. Thlomas. aged 9 years daugh-
’ter of G. W. Thomas 1213 Burtewm
street died of Scartel fever early this
morning. She was born at Luling
February 13 1891. The liurlal will
take plaice thte afternoon at 5 o’clock
and will be private.
Jessie Bell Lujan aged 1 year and 4
manklri adapted daughter of Nair-
clsao Lujan 1225 West Commerce
street died Of teething this morning.
The funeral will take plaice this after-
noon from Stem Fernado Catholic
church.
The remains of the late J. H. Barrett
■will arrive over the S. A- & A P. to-
morrow morning and the funeral will
thke place tomorrow afternoon from
the residence of J. P. Nriiison. brother-
in-law of deceased 514 Soledad street.
A large concourse of friends attend-
ed the funeral of the late Edward Som-
mer which took place yesterday after-
noon at 4 o’clock from the family resi-
dence. 409 ’Rentti street. Floral offer-
ings were plentiful and of beautiful
designs which attested the high es-
teem in which deceased was held.
Services were held at the residence and
were conducted by Rev. Father G.
Jones of the First Presbyterian
church in an impressive manner. The
remains were laid away in the Knights
of Pythias rest and at ttie grave Rev.
Jones offered the Lord’s prayer. The
pall bearers were Albert Uhl Gus.
Heye Richard Robitzsch. James Mc-
Caffery. Anton Fournier Nic Tengg
Jr.
Mrs. Anna Maria Uphus agd 85 died
this morning at 113 Lovers’ Lane. De-
ceased was an old resident of San An-
tonio. She was born in Westfalen
Germany In 1815 and had lived in
San Antonio forty-nine years. She
leaves a husband and a son. The fun-
eral will take place this afternoon. Ser-
vices will be held in St. Joseph’s Catho-
lic church end will be conducted by
Father Fuhrwerk. Interment will be
had in the neiw St. Joseph’s cemetery.
REGARDLESS —a.
Of Piofit--at and Below Cost—at Retail or In Bulk.
The large stock of
i Dry Goods Clothing Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishing
—Goods Hats Notions Boots and Shoes
I Contained in the two large stores at the corner of S. Flores St.
1 and Military Plaza are to be sold. Reasons: Retirement from
; business in San Antonio; to embark in the general merchandise
■ business at Hondo City on March Ist 15)00.
i J.STEINHARDT
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i Fleritge’s Hine Shoes
■ Everything in the line of fine Foot-wear for Ladies Gentlemen and Chil-
« dren
At Popular Prices
• Remember we are striving for a reputation and are making prices and
J giving quality of stock to gain this point. Come in and see how well
; you can do before making your purchases elsewhere.
| • FLEINTGE’S •
S 321 ALAMO PLAZA. OPPOSITE THE ALAMO.
M
fraiiaiNN
ADAMEK BROS.
SUCCESSORS TO FRANK MARSH *
ARTISTIC Paints Oils Varnishes
WALL PAPER Artists Materials Window
PICTURE FRAMING *0 Glass Moulding
A SPECIALTY. ' Picture Frames.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Latest Artistic Prodcutions in
PICTURES
Choice refined acceptable Christmas presents
Fine Passpartoutes and Picture Framing is Our Specialty.
We give you Superior Workmanship. Quality and a distinctive
style in Mats and Frames. Keep us in mind for your DECOR-
ATING and PAINTING.
✓ •
COURTS.
Addie Scott began ault against the
San Antonio Gas company in the Fif-
ty-seventh District court yesterday for
$15000 damages for the death of Mor-
ris Scott alleging that she is the wid-
ow of deceased who was employed by
the defendant as boiler washed at the
power house on Villlta street at $lO per
week. The petition states that on
January 10 at 6 p. m. deceased was re-
pairing a pump in a dark place in the
power house. He attached a drop
light with globe to an extension wire
charged iwith electricity. It is al-
leged in the petition that the globe
burst by water dripping on it from
the ceiling causing a heavy discharge
of electricity which was followed by
a big flame of power which caught
deceased and proximately resulted in
death.
The case of Edmond Kelff vs. G. H.
& S. A. railroad damages $15000 for
personal injuries sustained February
22. 1899 is on trial before Jury in the
Fifty-seventh District court.
Sult for divorce was filed in the
Thirty-seventh District court this
morning by Clara Gonzales against
Macarlo Gonzales. The cose was im-
mediately disposed of.
In the Forty-fifth District court the
case of Frank B. Dawson vs. P. T.
Shields and St. Louis Expanded Metail
Fire Proofing company damages
$15000 for personal injuries received by
falling through on opening in a floor
of the Southwestern Insane asylum ri
on trial.
The County Commissioners met this
morning and partly adopted and part-
ly rejected the opinion of the county
attorney in the petition of citizens of
Elmendorf for police protection. The
opinion is in type-written form and
the law is quoted therein showing
thaJt there is no contingent fee for a
peace officer at Bllmendorf. and sug-
gests that a convict comp be created.
If the convict camp is impracticable on
account of expense the county attorney
suggests that (he commissioners allow
an officer one-half of the fees when
convicts discharge their fines and costs
by labor and adds that it can hardly
be expected that an officer should ren-
der valuable services without compen-
sation.
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