San Antonio Daily Light. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, February 23, 1894 Page: 1 of 8
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San Antonio Daily Light.
PUBLISHSO AT BAN ANTONIO. BEXAR COUNTY TEXAS AND REGISTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AS SEOONO OLASS MAIL MATTER.
Volume XIV Number 30.
BANKS AND BANKERS.
BANK.
SAN ANTONIO : : : : : TEXAS
J.S.Lockwood Pres. J. Muir Jr. Cashier
SAFE DEPOSrr VAULTS.
< GROOS & CO.
BANKERS
4nd Dealers in Exchange.
Slpht Drafts on the principal cities of the
United States and in all European countries.
Foreign coin and currency bought and sold.
HEARD AROUND TOWN.
Captain Ramsay is still ill.
Judge Anton Atlant has placed
his order for a set of teeth.
Gus Kampmann came in from
Calavaras yesterday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Goldbeck are
the proud parents of a bright little
girl.
There was a row in a saloon on
South Flores street yesterday af-
ternoon.
One opium den was raided by
the police yesterday afternoon.
There are still others.
Owing to the illness of Col. Marrs
the Bachelors’ Union did not ban-
quet last night as was expected.
The elevator not running in the
Dullnig block after Bo’clock makes
business dull at the Y. M. C. A.
City Marshal Druse has purchas-
ed a number of new blankets for
the city jail and the prisoners are
kept warm.
Fred Allijig has returned from a
business trip to Victoria and other
points. He reports very severe
weather in that section.
The electric lights on East Hous-
ton street did not burn for several
hours last night. Officer Dawson
made a report to that effect this
morning.
The city prisoners are not at
work on the streets during the
cold snap. Some of them have
not sufficient clothing to keep them
comfortable while out doors.
The mounted officers at the Cen-
tral police station were called to
Mission garden last night about 11
o’clock to arrest a drunken man
who was raising a disturbance.
When they arrived the peace dis-
turber had fled.
Yesterday was regular committee
day at the council chamber but a
postponement was taken until to-
day on account of the holiday.
This afternoon the members will
meet and the electric light question
will be discussed.
Josie Wilbur the variety woman
who was so badly cut with a razor
in the hands of a soldier Christmas
night as able to be out. Her neck
bears signs of a horrible slash. The
wound on the shoulder has not en-
tirely healed up.
Ida Baumont the variety woman
who went into a trance one week
ago last night and who was taken
to the County hospital has recov-
ered and is again all right. She
says she has these strange spells
frequently but cannot account for
them.
The Hearing Postponed.
Milwaukee Wls. Feb. 23.—
The hearing on the petition of the
Railway Labor Unions to secure a
modiatatlon of Judge Jenkin’s
fatAous Northern Pacific strike
order w hich waj to be had today
was postponed until next Friday.
The Suit Dismissed.
Omaha Feb. 23.—The suit of
the Shickle Harris Iron company
of St. Louis for $79000 against
the American Waterworks com-
pany of New Jersey Involving
the Omaha and Denver Water-
works plants was dismissed today
on motion of the attorneys for the
pl al n ti ff.
A $lOOOO Fire.
Ft. Wayne Ind. Feb. 23.—At
3:30 this morning fire broke out at
Vondermark A Bros.’ large shoe
store on Calhoun street and before
it was ext inguished the loss of $lO-
000 resulted. Vondermark A
Bros. the Central Telephone Ex-
change Wm. Meyer A Bro. hat-
ters and 8. B. Thing & Co. shoe
dealers were all completely des-
troyed. Mergentheim & Co’s mil-
linery and notion store was flooded
with water. All are well insured.
The large school house on Clay
street was fired by incendiaries
and destroyed. The loss is $20000.
Both fires are the work of incen-
diaries.
Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
THE ENTRY LIST CLOSED.
AMATEUR FENCERS TO BEGIN WORK
AT ONCE IN NEW YORK.
A Meeting of the Wisconsin National
Guards Being Held in Milwaukee.
THE BOOKS or THE EQUITABLE
MORTGAGE COMPANY DESIRED
TO BE INSPECTED.
School Children’s Day — Christian
Endeavor Convention — Selecting
Columbia’s Dean — Want Silver
Restored in India—Woman Suf-
fragists at Work in New York—
Their Great Mass Meeting.
Amateur Fencers Begin Work.
New York Feb. 23.—The entry
list for the joint national cham-
pionship competitions of the Ama-
teur Fencers’ League of America
and the Amateur Athletic Union
has closed now and every fencer of
note In the country has entered
and will compete for the cham-
pionship emblems. The list in-
cludes the names of the following
cracks: Lieut. G. Bettini Charles
Tatham W. Whitlock and Vanzo
Post of the Fencers’ club of this
city; L. M. Lawson Jr. Columbia
college; A. C. Cunningham Pitts-
burg Athletic club; W. Friedgen
Jr. of Philadelphia; H. Arnold
Philadelphia Turngemeindo; D. G.
Hammond Charles Bothner Wm.
Heintz 8. T. Shaw R. A. Haubold
and Dr. J. T. Kemp New York
Athletic club; John Allaire and
Wm. Kurz New York Turn
Verein. The preliminary contests
of the Metropolitan and Atlantic
associations of the A. A. U. and
the New York Division of the Am-
ateur Fencers’ League will be held
at the New York Athletic club to-
day and the Fencers’ club tomor-
row. The final bouts will be con-
tested at the Fencers’ club on
March 30 and 31. The joint com-
mittee in charge of the events con-
sists of Dr. G. M. Hammond Dr.
B. F. O’Connor Charles Tatham
and W. T. Heintz representing the
League and William Hartfield
J. F. Harden and W. T. Lawson
representing the A. A. U.
Millions are Involved.
New York Feb. 23.—Lawyers
Henry W. Sackett and Charles
G. Bennett representing the Land
Title and Trust company of Phil-
adelphia filed motion papers in
the United States Circuit Court a
few days ago for permission to se-
cure an examination of the books
and securities of the Equitable
Mortgage Company which went
into the hands of receivers last
August. The motion is being
argued today ond sensational de-
velopments are looked for.
This proceeding is the result of
an attempt made by the receivers
of the company Charles N. Fow-
ler and James H. Gifford to get the
holders of $14000000 of the com-
pany’s debenture bonds to assent
to a proposed plan of resumption
whereby the holders of the deben-
ture bonds were to surrender their
coupons maturing between Sep-
tember 1 last and February 1 and
accept scrip payable in ten years.
It was proposed also to extend the
maturity of all debentures to March
11894 and that the interest on
all bonds be cut down to five per
cent. one per c§nt. of which would
bo payable in ten-year scrip and
that the company should not pay
dividends to its stockholders while
the scrip was outstanding. The
petitioners state that the capital
stock of the Equitable Mortgage
company was increased from $500-
000 to $2000000 in a few years. It
is alleged that through bad man-
agement the company lost millions
of dollars.
Another Gold Find.
El Paso Tex. Feb. 23.—Another
general stampede is being made
for the Black Mountains gold dig-
gings on the east side of the Organ
range north of this city due to the
discovery of another rich vein of
gold ore in the southern part of the
camp. Two daily stage lines have
been established and the popula-
tion of the district is rapidly in-
creasing
School Children’s Day.
San Francisco Feb. 23.—The
school children will own Golden
Gate Park and Sunset City today.
All of them have a holiday and
will be admitted free.
San Antonio. Texas Friday February 231894
The Woman Suffragists at Work.
New York Feb. 23.—With a
great mass-meeting in Brooklyn
today the constitutional amend-
ment campaign of the woman
suffragists of New York state may
bo said to have begun in earnest.
The agitation is under the direc-
tion of Mrs. Jean Brooks Green-
leaf president of the New York
state woman suffrage association
and Miss Susan B. Anthony pres-
ident of the National American
Woman Suffrage association. From
now on to the opening of the con-
vention similar meetings will he
held in every county scat in the
state that for this city taking
place February 26.
A Double Tragedy.
Gallatin Tenn. Feb. 23.—The
story of a double tragedy comes
from Hughesville Macon county.
Fuller Lawson an employe of Ben
Hudson felled some trees into a
stream that was the dividing line
between Hudson and Frank Con-
yer. Conyer called upon Lawson
and said he must quit. Lawson
would not. Conyer then attempted
to shoot. Lawson struck him with
his axe inflicting a fatal wound.
Finally Conyer succeeded in get-
ting two balls through Lawson’s
body and one through his head
killing him outright.
Scleoting Columbia’s Dean.
New York Feb. 23.—The facul-
ty of Columbia College are holding
a meeting today for the purpose of
selecting a successor to Dr. Henry
Drissler as dean of the School of
Arts. Dr. Drissler has been the
dean for many years and at the
January session handed in his res-
ignation to take effect det July.
He intends taking a permanent
rest. Prof. J. Howard Van Am-
ringe who has served as dean tem-
porarily has no opposition and it
is more than probable that his elec-
tion to the position will be by ac-
clamation.
Wanted in This State.
Alexandria Feb. 23.—A white
man supposed to be J. W. Stanley
who is wanted in Waldo county
Tex. for horse stealing was ar-
rested yesterday at Oakdale on the
Kansas City Watkins and Gulf
railway by Deputy Sheriffs Dun-
ham and Phillips. He protests that
he is not the man wanted but has
been lodged in jail to await a
requisition by the authorities of
Texas.
Wisconsin's National Guard.
Milwaukee Feb. 22.—The Wis-
consin National Guard association
composed of officers of the State
militia are meeting In Milwaukee
today. Some changes are soon to
occur in the make-up of the Wis-
consin National Guard as a result
of the inspection and the meeting
held in Milwaukee recently. There
are now forty-one companies in
the state one more than the limit
fixed by the statute.
Lord Lonsdale Interested.
Chicago Feb. 23.—Lord Lons-
dale is evidently interested in the
coming Corbett-Jackson fight.
“Parson” Davies wrote his lordship
with whom he is acquainted a
letter. Lord Lonsdale cabled Tues-
day that he had received the letter
and would leave for London at
once to see what he could do In tly*
matter.
Petitoining for Nash’s Pardon.
Shreveport Feb. 23. —A peti-
tion is being circulated here and
has received many signatures in-
cluding prominent and influential
citizens asking the governor to
commute the sentence of Ernest
Nash. The day of execution has
not yet been fixed by the governor.
Want Silver Restored in India.
Calcutta Feb. 23.—The bank of
China a Hong Kong bank and
five private firms recently asked
the Bengal Chamber of Commerce
to call a meeting to consider the
reopening of the mints in India to
silver coinage. The chamber will
consider the request this afternoon.
Chicago's Successful Celebration.
London Feb. 23.—James W.
Scott of the Chicago Herald and
other prominent Americans at pres-
ent in this city organized a most
successful celebration of Washing-
ton’s birthday yesterday. Among
the speakers are Bishop Perry and
Judge Lambert Tree of Chicago.
Christian Endeavor Convention.
Tampa Fla. Feb. 23.—The Chris-
tian Endeavor state convention is
being held here today and will con-
tinue tomorrow and Sunday.
LADY BURNED TO DEATH.
THE HOUSE IN FLAMES AND SHE
BECAME FRANTIC.
Account of a Horrible Double Tragedy
m Tennessee.
THE NEW YORKER WANTS BAIL ON
ACCOUNT OF THE ILLNESS OF
HIS OLDEST SON.
About the Bank Statement—Hunters
Arrested for Killing Buffalo—Two
Alleged Murderers Acquitted—
Killed Two Mexicans and Es-
capes—Glenny & Co.’s Cotton Re-
port-Other News.
Burned to Death.
Hudson Mich. Feb. 23.—The
home of Wm. Smith two miles
from the city was destroyed by
fire at an early hour this morning.
While attempting to extinguish
the flames Mrs. Smith crazed with
excitement rushed into the fire
and was burned to death.
Will Endeavor to Secure Bail.
New York Feb. 23.— For a
reason not hard to understand
Erastus Wiman has reconsidered
his determination not to seek a re-
lease from the Tombs through ball
bond and will today make an ef-
fort to secure bondsmen for a
$25000 bail the sum which was
fixed by Judge Martino. The reason
is his anxiety to reach the bedside
of his son Wm. Dwight Wiman
who is at the point of death from
pneumonia at New Brighton
Staten Island. His great trouble is
unknown to the sick man but
Wiman’s wish is to console his
own and the sick man’s
wife who are heroically striving
to bear up against their
combined troubles. In a note to
a reporter Mr. Wiman said he
would not have applied for bail ex-
cept for the dying condition of his
eldest son. A. B. Board man Jr.
of the firm of Tracy Boardman
A Platt attorneys for Wimar re-
fused to talk about the case today
nor to say just what the defense
intended to do regarding the se-
curing of bail.
Swallowed Poison and Died.
Vicksburg Feb. 23.—Charles
Myer aged 19 years last night
while laboring under a fit of men-
tal depression drank nearly two
ounces of chloroform which caused
his death about 4 o’clock this
morning. His condition was not
appreciated by his friends though
several saw him take the drug
until stupor supervened. An in-
quest was held but no develop-
ments of interest resulted. Mr.
Reeves the pharmacist who sold
him the drug was tried this even-
ing but acquitted having complied
with the law regulating the sale of
poison.
Abbott to Box Gilmore.
Chicago Feb. 23.—Stanton Ab-
bott who is matched to box Harry
Gilmore eight rounds on Feb. 28
arrived tonight and will at once
go into training. Abbott expects
to put up a hot go with the vet-
eran. He was accompanied by
Jack Slavin a brother to Frank
Slavin the famous Australian
fighter. Slavin is Abbott’s trainer
and the two men make a formida-
ble pair. Abbott is matched to
fight Jimmy Dime before the New
Bedford Athletic club for a purse
of $5OO and is now training for
that event.
Reinforcements Received.
San Salvador Feb. 23.—Presi-
dent Vasquez has received rein-
forcements and is now trying to
open communication with the
neighboring town of Amalapa.
There has been fighting daily. He
compelled Polycarpo Bonilla and
Gutierrez to retire but they have
effected a junction with Ortiz and
Herra and made such a vigorous
attack that Vasquez was obliged
to fall back and he narrowly es-
caped falling into their hands.
Both sides are now intrenched.
Comments on the Bank Statement.
London Feb. 23.—The Times in
its financial article comments on
the bank statement which it says
is remarkable and shows the high-
est reserve on record. It regards
the statement as an indication of
prolonged cheapness of money.
Price: $5 a Ye.
Glenny & Co.’s Cotton Report.
New Orleans Feb. 23.—Glenny
& Co. say : “Liverpool opened 2-64
higher than yesterday declined
and closed partially 1-64 higher
than yesterday. New York opened
at about Wednesday’s prices de-
clined and at 1 p. m. was 12 points
lower than Wednesday. At New
Orleans the advance in Liverpool
this morning caused a better
feeling here this morning and
prices were only three points be-
low Wednesday. Later in the ses-
sion on the decline in Liverpool at
the close and on rumors of a large
failure in Manchester prices broke
rapidly May selling at 7.15 from
which there was a slight reaction
and at 12 o’clock noon May was
7.17.
Killed Two Mexicans.
Solomonville Ariz. Feb. 23.—
A. R. Stanford has killed two Mexi-
cans at Duncan. Ho had trouble
v ith the Mexicans over an irriga-
tion ditch on which they wero
working and when about thirty
feet from the Mexican* he began
firing with a Winchester rifle.
There were six Mexicans at work.
Two were killed. On preliminary
examination Stanford was held for
murder in a $20W0 bond and
started for Solomonville in charge
of a special officer. While on his
way he escaped from a carriage
and has not been captured.
About the Atchison Road.
St. Louis Mo. Feb. 23.—Before
United States Circuit Judge Cald-
well today an application was
made for permission to remove so
much of the Atchison Topeka and
Santa Fe railway receivership as
relates to the St. Louis
and San Francisco road
to the State courts where the ap-
pointment of receivers other than
those now in power will be sought
for the St. Louis and San Fran-
cisco. The argument was begun
but was not completed when the
noon recess was taken.
Hunters Arrested.
Boise Idaho Feb. 23.—News has
been received today that a party of
hunters slaughtered an entire
herd of buffaloes in Yellow Stone
park. The animals were chased
into deep snow aud shot down.
Their object was to secure the
heads which command high prices.
As the hunters were preparing to
bring away tho heads they were
arrested by a company of soldiers
who olaced them in a guard house
at Mammoth Springs. Captain
Anderson is awaiting instructions
respecting the case.
Alleged Murderers Released.
Perryville Ark. Feb. 23.—The
jury have brought in a verdict of
acquittal in the case of the Lazer
brothers on trial for murdering B.
Levinson a prominent merchant of
Little Rock. Dave Lazer was ad-
judged insane at the time of the
crime and Jake the alleged accom-
plice was acquitted outright. The
defendant Dave Lazer is a mem-
ber of a prominent Jewish family
and killedJLevinson/alsoa Hebrew
for sending his sister a note invit-
ing her to meet him at an assigna-
tion house.
Found Dead.
St. Louis Mo. Feb. 23.—At
Kimswick a suburban town be-
tween midnight and dawn Thomas
Lasater was found near the rail-
road track with a small hole
in his head apparently made by
a bullet. He was taken home
but died without regaining con-
sciousness. Murder for the pur-
pose of robbery is the accepted
theory.
Killed a Negro.
Alexandria Feb. 23.—80 b
Smith who killed another negro
named Caldwell last night at
Robson’s levee camp three miles
below town was arrested today
by Deputy Sheriff John Grogan
and incarcerated in the parish jail
to await a preliminary examina-
tion. The killing is said to have
been purely accidental and it is
likely that ho will be discharged.
Weather Predictions’
Washington Feb. 23.—Forecast
till Bp. in. Saturday: For Eastern
Texas fair northly winds becom-
ing variable. For northwestern
Texas snow today or tonight fol-
lowed Saturday by fair weather;
continued low temperature north-
erly winds.
Mr. Phelps' Condition.
New Haven Conn. Feb. 23.—
Mr. Phelps’condition is unchanged
this morning.
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