San Antonio Daily Light. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 123, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 1, 1895 Page: 4 of 8
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Jhc Jailg gight
SATURDAY JUNE 1 1895
SAN ANTONIO
Optical Institute
112 'V. Commerce Street.
6-36 C.
Tbe care fkil' and experience necessary In
fitting proper glasses to tbe e>es ate apparent
toevery Intelligent person. Tnousands of peo-
ple sutler pain in the bead headache and loss
ot eyesight entirely from tbe use of inferior
glasses or glaeses not properly fitted to t he eye.
We cordially invite the public to call and
see us. have tbeir eves examined profession-
ally by in expert without cnarge and obtain
glasses it required.
New glasses put in your old frames.
tYES TESTED FREE OF CHARGE.
BENNO KAYTON M. O.
5-i4tf Graduate Optician.
COUNCIL MEETING.
Calls for More Contracts. More
Bonds and One More Office
Created {
Yesterday’s adjourned meeting
of the council was of short duration
and uninteresting except for the
presentation of the ordinance to
call an election July 3 on the pro-
position to issue $300000 worth of
bonds to meet the various judg-
ments held against the city which
was laid over under the rules.
The award of the garbage con-
tract and passage of the ordinance
was also made. Contractor Burns
agreeing to remove garbage from
the three plazas Alamo Main and
Military and Houston and Com-
merce streets on Sundays for an
additional $5 per day.
The oilice of inspector of plumb-
in? was created.
the assessment of the S. A.
Rapid Transit street railway on
motors was reduced to the valua-
tion of $3000.
Aiderman Robin was placed on
the special committee on location
of a dumping ground for night
soil Mackey begging off. The
mayor was authorized to advertise
for a suitable site.
In the matter of the street
sprinkling contract the Mayor was
authorized to advertise for bids for
sprinkling the streets leading out
to the railway depots and Com-
merce street to the east side cem-
eteries first securing the city at-
torney’s opinion as to whether the
city can compel street car com-
panies to do their share of said
sprinkling.
A resolution was adopted author-
izing tbe Mayor to make arrange-
ments for securing the labor of
county prisoners from the county
of Bexar to be used on our streets
in sweeping and cleaning up.
The Mayor was authorized to ad-
vertise for the letting of the con-
tract for furnishing the city prison-
ers with meals.
On petition of ladies of San Ped-
ro avenue this avenue now in|bad
condition was ordered “immedi-
ately” repaired by the street com-
missioner.
Water mains were ordered laid
on City street.
Aiderman Hoetling presented a
resolution which was adopted In-
structing the city attorney to draft
an ordinance regulating the speed
of railroad trains within the limits
of the city and to prescribe a
penalty for blocking crossings.
The petitions of Andrew Hogan
a blind man for remission of taxes
and citizens for water mains on
Hackberry street were referred to
committees.
The most pathetic affair of the
meeting was the memorial of the
garbage cart men formerly em-
ployes of the city who were kicked
out by the letting of tbe
garbage contract to Mr. Dave
Burns. They presented this
memorial thanking the adminis-
tration for past favors in giving
them employment and support for
their families stating that they
had been warm adherentsin the last
election of this administration and
would now withdraw their carts
from service.
It was in the nature of a quiet
“roast” of the whole affair and so
seemed to be taken by the council-
men who without a word of dis-
cussion or motion allowed it to be
filed.
The council then adjourned.
School Board Meeting.
The meeting of the school board
this afternoon will be particularly
interesting and important as not
only all teachers for our public
schools for the ensuing fiscal year
will be elected but the great mogul
of all. the superintendent will also
be elected.
There are only two applicants it
is understood for this important
office: the present incumbent
Prof. J. E. Smith and a Mr. Gate-
wood of Eagle Pass.
BUILDING RECORD.
Annual and Monthly Reports of Our
Growth.
The following building permits
were issued during the month of
May 1895:
Ward No. 1 6 lumber buildings
cost $1975; 1 rock building cost
$3100; total 7 buildings; cost
$4975.
Ward No. 2 5 lumber buildings
cost $1875.
Ward No. 3 9 lumber buildings
cost $3865.
Ward No. 4 8 lumber buildings
cost $4275; 2 rock buildings cost
$245; total 10 buildings cost
$4520.
Ward No. 5 5 lumber buildings
cost $760; 1 rock building cost
$550; total 6 buildings cost
$1310.
Ward No. 6 20 lumber buildings
cost $9140.
Ward No. 719 lumber buildings
cost $9465.
Ward No. 8 1 lumber building
cost $25; 1 rock building cost
$4000; total. 2 buildings cost
$4025.
In all wards 73 lumber build-
ings cost $25380; 5 rock buildings
cost $7795; total 78 buildings cost
$33175.
Total permits 78; cost $33175.
Total permits issued since June
Ist 1894 the full fiscal year 790;
cost $425475.
Total permits issued since Jan-
uary Ist 1895340; cost $147625.
Summary of building permits
issued during the fiscal year from
June 1 1894 to June 1 1895 by
months. Ironclads and metal roof
sheds are classified with the lum-
ber buildings:
June 1894—Lumber 64 $24915;
rock 10 $37925; total building 74 ;
total cost $62840.
July 1894—Lumber 62 $21245;
rock 3 $11900; total buildings 65;
total cost $33145.
AugustlB94—Lumber 49 $16855;
rock 6 $6950; total buildings 55;
total cost $23805.
September 1894 — Lumber 66
$24430; rock 9 $18185; total build-
ings 75; total cost $42615.
October 1894—Lumber 78 $20-
465; rock 3 $14300; total bundl-
ing 81; total cost $34765.
November 1894—Lumber 45518-
245; rock 8 $4425; total buildings
53; total cost $22670.
December 1894—Lumber 41 $9-
660; rock 6 $16725; total build-
ings 47; total cost $26385.
January 1895—Lumber 77 $27-
675; rock 6 $3950; total buildings
83; total cost $31625.
February 1895—Lumber 42 $19-
885; rock 6 $12185; total build-
ings 48; total cost $32070.
March 1895—Lumber 51512690;
rock 8 $40475; total buildings 59;
total cost $53165;
April 1895—Lumber 63 $21560;
rock 9 $7655; total buildings 72;
total cost $29215.
May 1895—Lumber 73 $25380;
rock 5 $7795; total buildings 78;
total cost $33175.
Total number of lumber build-
ings 711 cost $243005; total num-
ber of rock buildings 79 cost $182-
470; total number of buildings 790;
total cost $425475.
Deputy Sheriff Garvin of Los
Angeles. Cal. is in the city to take
back with him the bicycle dealer
Seeman.
AW
ONE HIVJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels cleanses the sys-
tem effectually dispels colds head-
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug-
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
। wishes to try it. Do not accept any
I substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FKANGIKO. CAL
iduisviuc. sr. siw rou. ml
ARMY NEWS.
Reported Specially Fob The Lioht.
Inspector General Lawton U. 8.
army is on an official visit to the
post for inspection of troops and
property.
The quartermaster’s department
has ceased to exist and the whole
business has been turned over to
the post.
Captain Little has relieved Cap-
tain Dudley as quartermaster.
Major Baker the new paymaster
for this department has reported
for duty.
The retirement of Col. Mason
Third infantry promotes Lieuten-
ant Colonel Page Twenty-second
infantry; Major Wheaton Twen-
tieth Infantry and Captain Mc-
Caskey.
Lieutenants Grote and Gregg of
the Eighteenth infantry have been
granted leave for fifteen days each.
Captain Andrus Fifth cavalry*
passed through here on his way to
Fort Ringgold.
Again it is reported that General
Ruger will succeed General Scho-
field in place of General Miles.
General Miles is not saying a
word.
Under the new organization of
the quartermaster’s department at
this headquarters the force is re-
duced by one clerk two watchmen
and one wagonmaster.
Mr. Spears is now acting as for-
age master and wagon master of
the Post corral.
It is rumored in troop H Fifth
cavalry that First Sergeant Sharp
is about to transfer with First Ser-
geant Kratzenberg.
The condemned horse belonging
to troop F Seventh cavalry sold
this morning for thirty-six dollars.
Weather permitting there will
be a game of ball between the
“Wienerwursts” and the “Slums”
on the upper parade grounds to-
morrow.
EVERYBODY GLAD
that we began to handle wall paper.
Let us show you what we are
doing in this line since we an-
nounced our prices.
6 1 2t Paul Wagner.
FINALS FOR THE RACES.
Baby Show Judges Appointed—Oth-
er Live Stock Judges.
The Jockey club directors as an-
nounced in the Light
they would final prepa-
rations for the races and stock
show beginning next Monday.
Special attractions arranged for
were the half mile bicycle races
set for Monday No. 4 on the pro-
gram and the one-mile race set for
Wednesday also No. 4 on the pro-
gram.
A special premium has been
offered for best lady’s driving
horse No. 3 on Wednesday’s pro-
gram to be followed by best lady
rider; best girl rider under 12
years; best boy rider under 12;
best cow boy rider.
The baby show will be held on
Tuesday at 2:30 o’clock p. m.
Judges—Hon. Charles W. Ogden
Alexander Y. Walton Jr. C. P.
Stafford Jr John D. McCall Hon.
Frank P. Holland mayor of Dal-
las Sam Bennett Theodore H.
Banks Charles H. Mayfield and
John J. Stevens.
Judges in the stock show were
also appointed to-wit:
Beef breeds—H. T. Wilson A. J.
Cloete Ira Johnson.
Dairy breeds—J. D. Rudd of
Harrison county; W. R. Span Dal-
las; A. W. Hilliard Kyle.
SEE US
And we will astonish you with
prices and modern styles of Wall
Paper.
6 1 2t Paul Wagner.
Amusements.
The “King of Tramps” was pre-
sented by the Colson company be-
fore a small audience in the Grand
Opera house last night.
The comedy work and leading
role was in the care of Mr. Col-
son who was very clever and the
soul and life of the play. His sup-
porting company was fairly well
rehearsed and up to the “business.”
we paper everything
From the smallest kitchen to the
handsomest suits of parlors. We
carry all grades of goods in stock.
6 1 2t Paul Wagner.
Sanitary Officers.
The eight sanitary inspectors for
the summer months authorized
by the City Council were appoint-
ed and received their commissions
today as follows: J. Grimes J. J.
Duffy John Keiser E. Bellinger F.
M. Mullen Joe Kohr A. J. Sobieski
and H. N. Henning.
SAVING MONEY
! lies in your inspection of our stock
of wall paper before buying else-
where. 6 12t Paul Wagner.
MEETING OF POPULISTS.
Resolutions Drafted and Adopted
This Morning.
A meeting of the People’s party
was held in Meyer’s hall this morn-
ing. The meeting was called to or-
der by Chairman Taylor Mcßae.
On motion of Otto Solms a com-
mittee of three was appointed to
draft resolutions which are as fol-
lows :
Whereas the independence of
these United States was declared
and established to the end that
this free people should be relieved
of oppressive forms of government
and particularly released from
English dominance and
Whereas in a time of profound
peace the party in power has is-
sued $150000000 in bonds and has
added an enormous burden to a
suffering country at an uncon-
scionable profit to the Anglo-
American syndicate with which
such bonds were placed and
Whereas the party in power has
contracted with said syndicate for
further possible issues of bonds
upon the same oppressive terms
and
Whereas English gold has by
such politico-financial contract ac-
quired an undue if not paramount
influence in American politics
and
Whereas legislation in the in-
terest of plutocracy has degraded
silver formerly recognized by the
fathers of our country as the unit
of value and has thus wrought dis-
aster distress and ruin to the in-
terests of labor and to the indus-
trial classes and
Whereas we believe a graduated
income tax to be just and expedi-
ent and
Whereas an income tax law is de
manded by the people of the Unit-
ed States and
Whereas a strong minority of
tbe Supreme court holdsan income
tax law to be constitutional and
Whereas a majority of the pres-
ent Supreme court holds an In-
come tax law to be unconstitution-
al and
Whereas we believe life tenure
of oflice to be unAmerican and a
hindrance to a speedy and effective
expression of the popular Will.
Now therefore bo it
Resolved That we as a nation
ought to be free from any
foreign entangling alliance what-
ever either politicalor llnancal.
That the issuance and disposi-
tion of bonds to the Anglo-Ameri-
can sydicate with the option con-
tained in the contract is a political
offence deserving severe rebuke at
the hands of all patriots.
That we deprecate the degreda-
tion of silver.the poor man’s money
and denounce the advocacy of the
standard as a thin disguise of
toryism in the interest of pluto-
crats.
That “against the insidious
smiles of foreign influence the jeal-
ousy of a free people ought to be
constantly awake” as we were
warned by the father of our coun-
try.
That we deem it advisable to
amend the constitution of the
United States in these respects to-
wit (a). By an amendment mak-
ing it clear and unequivocal that a
graduated income tax may be
levied; and (b) by an amendment
making all Federal judicial offices
elective the terms not to be longer
than ten years; no two judges to
be eligible to the Supreme court
from the same state nor from con-
tiguous states.
That we advocate the election of
United States senators by the peo-
ple.
That we heartily endorse and
approve the address of the state
executive committee issued at
Fort Worth May 29 1895 and as
therein advised stand squarely
upon the Omaha platform.
That we denounce as revolution-
nary the proceedure in the case of
Eugene V. Debs wherein a new
method is devised for convicting
and imprisoning citizens without
trial by jury.
T. S. Harrison
Otto Solms
T. J. McMinn.
Plaza Concert and Program.
The following is the concert pro-
gram for the Carl Beck band on
Alamo plaza Tuesday evening im-
mediately after the Flower Battle:
1. Overture “Semlramls” Rossi-
ni.
2. Introduction and chorus third
act from “Lohengrin” Richard
Wagner.
3. Grand Fantasia from Offen-
bach’s “Orpheus” Rosenkranz.
4. “With Steam” galop Ed.
Strauss.
Strayed or Stolen.
1 Bay Mare 144 hands high 10
years old no brands; star in fore-
head. Return to Kehoe’s stable
and get reward. 6 1 It*
—The local weather prediction
for tonight and tomorrow is for
showers as usual.
The Cream of our -dock 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
stcck of Outing Shirts Must be
cleared out.
Remember qur 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.
■ MM!
HOTEL ARRIVALS
The following arrivals were reg-
istered at the various hotels this
morning:
MAHNCKE.
J. P. Long Houston; E. J.
Garvin Los Angeles; J. E. John-
son East Liverpool () John R.
Bannister Santa Anna; E. A.
Giraud Austin.
MAVERICK.
Mrs. L. E. Miller Brownwood;
D. B. McDonald St. Louis; W.
Braterick Cherry Springs.
SOUTHERN.
W. Shafer C. P. Diaz Mex.; S.
H. Darden Austin ; Fred. D. John-
ston Dallas; T. W. Pettus Goliad ;
F. M. Shaw and wife Carrizo
Springs; W. A. Caughran Flores-
ville; Dallas Gillis; San Antonio;
W. A. Pettus Goliad.
Dogs On the Dcdge.
Today the prohibition of doge
running at large in the city with-
out being licensed went into effect.
Carlos Garcia is in charge of the
dog pound. The dog catchers are
Tomas Osuna J. H. Bailey Cos-
mo Luna and Simon Gonzales.
The first dog they overlooked
was the one in the city hall which
is a sort of pet among the police
but which has no license.
TO BUILDERS.
Bids will be received at our office
until 11 a. m.. Sth June 1895 for
additions to West Texas Military
Academy. Plans and specifications
to be seen at our office.
Alfred Giles & Guindon
Architects University Club Build-
ing. 6 1 2t
Family Picnic.
Progress Council O. C. F. ex-
tends a cordial invitation to the
ladies and children of San Antonio
to attend their grand picnic and
soiree dansante at Riverside park
tomorrow. Dancing begins at 2
p. m.; good music. There will also
be a ball match between the San
Antonios and Fort Sam Houstons
and bicycle races. Ball game be-
gins at 3 p. m.
Killed Her Betrayer.
St. Louis June I.—Carrie
Harding a twenty years old ne-
gress today shot and killed Fred.
Jones colored who betrayed and
refused to marry her. She gave
herself up to the police.
Baptist Publication Report.
Saratoga N. Y. June I.—After
the address of the president at the
Baptist anniversary today the
seventy-first annual report of the
managers of the American Baptist
Publication society presented as
sales for 1894 $497807. Those for
1895 are $532763. All other re-
ceipts were $19949.
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