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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
CABLE TELEGRAMS.

BERLIN, Dec. 19.-Herr Otto Dew
rient director of the Royal Theatre,
has been dismissed. Emperor Will
liam has frequently shown his dissat-
isfaction with the management of the
Royal Theatre by attending private
theatres.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Dec. 19.-Strin-
gent orders have been sent the govern
ment officials in the Caucasus for the
expulsion of all Jews who are not
authorized to reside there.
PARIS, Dec. 19.-The Bishop of
Nancy has had an interview with the
Pope in which his Holiness expressed
his high approval of the policy advo-
Gated by Cardinal Lavigeris, looking
to q union of church and state in
France.
VIENNA, Dec. 19.-Baron Hirsch is
organizing a meeting here in behalf
of the Russian Jews.
ROME, Dec. 19.-The minister of
war has resigned.
SYDNEY, N. s. W., Dec. 19.-Kemp,
the oarsman, who was defeated by
Mclean, will not go to America, and
he will forfeit his deposit to secure q
match with O'Connor.
BERNE, Dec, 19.-The government
has issued a decree ordering the ex-
pulsion of Anarchists from Geneva.
The government of the Argentine
Republic has decided to withdraw its
minister from Switzerland and to
close its legation here. The course is
taken Eolely for the purpose of econ
omy.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Berlin cor
respondent Of the Standard says that
Prince Christian, of Denmark, and
Princess Margaret, of Prussia, are
shortly to be betrothed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
A Snug Little Legacy.

PITTsBURG, Pa, December 49,
George Pardue, aged 26 years, and
employed at Carnegie's Homestead
Steel Works, has received intelligence
that he had fallen heir to legacy of
S25, 900 by the death eff VIM. Preston,
of Boston. Preston died on Sunday
last. He was uncle of Pardue's,
who has already quit his position as
steel worker, will banquet his COM
panions, go on to claim his little
fortune and then embark in some
business enterprise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
27e SAN ANToNIO,TE FRIDAY. DECEMBER 49, 1890
A Conservative Elected.

LONDON, Dec. IAN election to fill
the vacancy in the House of Commons
for the Bassett Law division of Not
tinghamshire, caused by the death of
Mr.. VIM. Beckett, who was recently
killed by a railway train, resulted in
the return of Sir Frederick Miner,
the Conservative candidate, who re-
ceived 1881 votes against 1862 for Mr..
Meller, Liberal. At the last election
Mr.. Beckett, who was a Conservative,
hand no opposition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
How Gallant Sailors Died.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The court of in
quiry appointed to investigate the
circumstances attending the loss of
the British cruiser Serpent on the
Spanish coast met last Friday. The
evidence presented showed that the
crew died manfully, wishing each
other good-by, and the commander
acted with GOODNESS and gallantry to
the end. There was no panic what
ever aboard the vessel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Enormous Pension Roll.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 19.-The Uni
ted States pension agency in this city
has just completed the December pay
ment, which is the largest ever made
in this district, the amount disbursed
on regular vouchers being 81 ATE, 9SS, 2S,
covering Al, $50 vouchers. The Tope-
ka agency stands second in the list in
amounts paid and first in percentage
of cost as to amounts disbursed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19

Providence Careth Even for the
Spar rows;
lYsnel docking at a statuette Of the
Venus OF Milo)-It seems to me, Maud
that the women in ancient times had
larger waists than they have now.
Maud Well, perhaps the men had
longer arms.-Cape Cod Item.
"Did you know that Miss Bjones
was going to marry young Smith,"
"I know it, but / cannot under
stand how a girl as intelligent as she
is can consent TO marry a man stupid
enough to want to marry her.-Life.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
GIDDINGS GOSSIP.
GIDDINGs, Texas, Dec. Is, 1890

GIDDINGS, Texas, Dec. Is, IoJU.
Editor LIGHT: Last night Mr.
Geo. Griffith was probably fatally
stabbed by one Marion Francis, color
ed porter at the Bauer" hotel. 1t
appears that Mr.. Griffith had a row
with another negro and Francis took
it up for the negro. After the cut.
ting Francis left town. but was soon
captured and Jailed by Deputy Sher.
If Ike Sparks and posse of special
deputies. Mr.. Griffith is In very
critical condition and his recovery is
doubtful. The citizens are very in
dignant over the affair. X.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
A Monument to Union Soldiers

EFFINGHAa, ILL.,, December TO-
Yates Woman's Relief Corps, of this
city, has inaugurated movement to
raise funds for the purpose of erect
ing q suitable monument to the MEM
Dry of the Union dead of Etfingham
County. The monument is to cost
not less than $4,000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
A Farmers Alliance Paper,

HAIwATHA, Kan, Dec. 19.-Two
hundred and forty farmers who have
stock in q paper here to be prin ted in
the interests of the Alliance. George
Hotbrin is to be the editor. The
stock was listed at S25 share, and
material has been ordered. The jour
nal, Parson Remegain's paper, has
been swallowed up in the deal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Will Baulk Them.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kas., Dec. 10
Cattlemen have not given up all
hopes of the Cherokee Strip yet. They
say the many big offers for the land
will prevent the commissioners from
making the deal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
The Pope asked TO Take Sides.

DUBLIN, Dec. 1s.-The Irish Times
says that the Pope is considering an
appeal sent to him by Catholics in
London praying his Holiness to pro-
nounce against Catholics supporting
Parnell. They ask the Pope to take
this action because of Mr.. ParnelPs
wickedness,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
First Made His Will.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, December 10
August Dillman, aged II, one of the
oldest residents of the city, made his
will, disposipg of real estate valued
at $4,000 aud then shot himself.
Prolonged ill-health is supposed to
have been the cause.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
The Pope's Illness Exaggerated.

ROME, Dec. 19.-The report of the
critical illness of the Pope was gross
exaggeration. His Holiness is suf-
fering from a slight cold, but he was
able today to give audience to the
cardinals.
He has appointed commission
consisting Of Cardinals Rampolla,
Oreigla and Apoltini and three lay
men to organize and direct the move
ments of Catholic societies in Italy.
This action of the Pope is regarded
as indicating that his intentions are
TO take more active part in politics.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Hanged.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 10
Elmor Sharky and Henry Popp were
hanged in the penitentiary today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Married.

Mr.. Frank j. Semple, a well known
travelling man who makes regular Wis
its to this city, was quietly married
yesterday afternoon at st. Marks
church to Miss Helena Jones, and the
couple Immediately left for st. Louis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Accompanied Him.

SHEREBRooKE, Canada, Dec. 49,
Remi La Montague was hanged to-
day for murder of his brother.in-law.
The sheriff, an old man, died of heart
disease, due to excitement, and a
deputy conducted the hanging.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Pan-American Transportation Con
Pany.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia bill has
been introduced in the House by Mr..
Mason, of Illinois, to incorporate the
Pan-American Transportation Com
pany, which is to have authority to
buy, contract, lease. operate and
maintain all kinds Of steamship ves-
sells and other water crafts and navi-
gate them between all parts OF the
globe and upon rivers, and to own
warehouses, docks, and wharfs, to
Gerry freights and passengers, and to
buy and sell exchange. The capital
stock is fixed at $40, 600, 900. The prIn-
cipal office of the company Is to be at
Galveston, Texas, and vessels from
Galveston are to stop at Mobile, Ala
bama.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Little Truth in Ii.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Dec. 19.-Re-
ports of Daly's ranch besieged by In
dams were false. There have been
three skirmishes only.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Raising Wages.

CHICAGO, December ia general
advance in wages of railway switch
men has been agreed on by the rail-
roads.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19

DIR. York, the liberal lecturer,
challenges the ministers to debate
on their different views of religion
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
AND STATE SPECIALS.
UP TO THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
Rain.

Rain.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Light rain
with warmer weather, is predicted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Building Permits.

Richard Doran, dwelling, ward 6,
$400.
Southern Ice and Cold Storage Co.,
boiler room and Ice factory, ward s.,
Sc, 500.
Pedro Gonzales, stable, ward 4.
Mrs. Sophie McConly, dwelling,
ward z, 500.
Sallie Ritter. dwelling, ward 8, $500.
Piedad Cumpian, dwelling, ward 2.
R. w. Wallace, dwelling, ward s.,
$500.
Henry Busse, dwelling, ward 2, 800.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Cotton Held for Higher Prices.

WASHINGTON, December 19.-Re-
preventative Forney, of Alabama,
who has been ON the appropriations
committee for many years, thinks
that while it is good thing possibly
to have more money in circulation,
it would be better to have more pro
ducts with which to bring the money
in to the channels of trade.
"There 100000 bales of cotton"
he says, "now being held up in the
South by owners who want q higher
price. If this cotton were sold, and
there is ready market for it. it
would put more money in circulation
In q short time than can be accom-
plished by proposed legislation
United States Cruiser Enterprise.
PANAMA, Dec. 19.-The Telegram,
of Colon, says: "The United States
cruiser Enterprise has left here for
Bocas Del Toro, whittier she was dis
patched on important business.
United States Consul Sims took pas
sage on her, but up to the present we
are not at liberty to state the cause
of having suddenly abandoned his
trip to New York and his leaving as
above stated.
Uniform Rank. X. OF T.. Instituted
Bolton, Tex, December Is. Bel
ton division uniform rank of Knights
of Pythias was instituted last night
at the James & Ludlow hall by Col.
G. l.. Spooner, assisted by Sir Knights
Caldwell, Mizell, White and DIR. Geo
Mann, of Waco. After the ceremon-
les of institution were finished the
Sir Knights and their visiting guests
repaired to to the Central hotel and
partook of banquet rendered to
them by Bolton Lodge No. 81 K. of P
There were some nifty knights and
twenty-five ladies present at the ban
9uet. The tables were loaded with
the choicest luXuries of the season.
After the tables had been unload
ed to a considerable extent the presid-
ing officer, Capt Mac. B. Smith, an
nounced toasts in order. They were
offered and responded to as follow:
"Our Visiting Brothers." response by
Judge X. B. Saunders; 1.-THE Uni
form Rank" response by Dr. George
Mann; "The Pythian Sisters" re-
Spouse by s. L. Hough; "The Press"
Messrs. Pitt S Turner and George c.
Robinson; "The Ladies'" Mr.. Frank
Andrews.
The following are the officers elect
of this division: Mac. B. Smith, cap.
tain; G. B Hefley, lieutenant; r. L..
Brown, herald; w. Is. Turner, record
er; Taylor Heidson, treasurer; w o.
Vsndiver, guard; A. Lee Brown, sem
tinel Captain Mac. B. Smith will
commence drilling his division at
once and expects to have it In atten-
dance at the Grand lodge, which
meets in Dallas next April.
Pan-American Transportation Com
Pany.
WAsHIN GToN, Dec. ia bill has
been introduced in the House by Mr..
Mason, of Illinois, to incorporate the
Pan-American Transportation Com
pany, which is to have authority to
buy, contract, lease. operate and
maintain all kinds Of steamship ves-
aals and other water crafts and nayi-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-19
Assignee's Sale.

Selling out entire stock Of A. Bruins.
wick d Son, regardless of cost.
12-12 n. SCHNITZER, Assignee.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-03-26
The News in Helena

At an early hour yesterday morning tho
people Of Helena were spprised, through m
extra issued by THr INprprNDrSr of rail
road wreck on tho Northern Pacific, at
Nixon, seventy miles west OF Mssoun.
Many wild reports were beard about great
loss Of life. The first authentic information
wasr eceised at $3.50 from Nixon, where a
temporary telegraph Office had been estab-
lished. q. w. Dickinson, assistant superin-
tendent had started for the west from
Helena on No. !. and at Gar
rlson first learned Of the accident. From
there lac NJ once loft Oh an engine for the
scene. having previously wired orders to
MlssJuln 10 have n wrecking train leave for
the scene. Division Superintendent Kemp
left Oh this.
II wac soon learned that train No. ., east
bound. WIS wrecked and that Express
Messenger Miles aud two tramps were Killed
and u number of passengers and employees
injured. At l:j y. IN. Mr.. Dickinson
wired the following 10 Helena from Noxon.
"Dcailment 10 No. . caused by culyerl
giving wnv. The calvert wAs all right when
No. pnsseJ few minutes before Nos.
and met NJ Heron. Express Messenger
Miles killed. lie dinlng-cnr and two iirst
flurM Nlti lffAH hlh llNh lENFt liI iNIa InuL
adults und one child, occupants of the tour
lists sleeper. were injured. Will wire, names,
extent of injuries and residence as soon ns
possible TO obtain them. The two sleepers
and dining car. with injured people, were
taxed back 10 Heron, two miles from tele-
graph office. Everything done for the con-
fort Of the people. Will start q No. from
Mlssoua and run the balance Of No. "a
train special. Expect tu got track clear boy
six o'clock this evening. Mail. express. bag
glge. two cplonist sleepers, two second and
one tirst-claas coaches destroyed by nie.'
Al the general office all news from the
scene Of the disaster was readily furnished
by the company 4 Telegram had been
received from General Manager Mellen 10
give the press MI the information obtniu-
able. The reports sont out we're repeated
to MI Molien. President Oakos and tho
general nglnt ~ Portland as soon ns re-
ceved here
The passengers on the wrecked train will
not be here until this afternoon. The train
fell over the ombankment and the cars
piled up IN % heap. Engine ~ Was badly
dalnAged and the water tank turned upside
down. How Tho engineer lnd iiruman es-
capped is not known. Two unfortunate
trunps we're reported killed, but no passen-
gers. aud the njuries ~ he injured do not
sOe1n 10 be s.riOus DR.. Buckley and an
other physicinn loft Missoula on the wreck
me- tram and az soOn rs possible the iniur-
ed were removed TO Heron. Conductor
Cfandsll WIS in charge Of the train. lie
took "A cheek of all the passengers. During
the afternoon report cnme IN that Messon-
ger ldiles. y ruupie Of ttamps and one pls-
scnger WIS killed. hut the death of the pas-
eenger has been c0ntradiclcd.
The express messenger, ChRs. Miles, lost
bis life by being caught in some irons be-
tween the cars while making his escape.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-03-26
Abuses Shown by the
Grand Jury to Exist in the
Sheriif's Office.
Justice "a Mockery and Ignorance
and Corruption the Powers
in Supreme Control.
Immense fccs which tho Chicf Roceivc..
While the Deputies arc Forced to
ENtortion to Live.

Ncw YoEE, March 95.-The grand Jury to-
day handed a long prosontmcnt to Judge
Fitzgerald. IN which the sherifl's Office ia
characterized as disgrace to tho city and
Il shame To civilization.
The prosentmcnt ia referring TO sheriff.
sales, says; "During throe wears ended
Jan. |. lsN1, one firm OF auctioneers CON-
Quoted shorlhs sitlos from which was real
Hed tho sum of $500, COS: of this slm
Ni1aSI WIS divided between the sheriff and
the nuctiOneer. In the wear lSSa the sheriff.
proits were over $1,000. How much more
he received for extra compensation cannot
be learned, bocause OF the looseness of his
accounts. lnlor tho systems in vogue, a
deputy sheriff 10 realize substantial pecu-
mary advantage ~ almost compelled to
commit criminal acts. certainly 90 lay aside
all idoa of honesty and Integrity. For
twenty years past, says the jury. there has
been an utter subvcrsion of public interest
to personal gnin and the employment of
9on OF ignorance and cupidity in the
sheriff 5 Office.
The foreman OF the grand Jury said tho
inquiry mud tHiled TO reveal single redeem
ing clcmcnt in the management OF the sher-
NJ Office. 1t WAS black record Of violated
law, lardy Justice forced settlements, cor
ruption and bribery. II was no longer
question of what ought 90 he done 10 REM
cdy existing evils, but what must be done at
once aud without delay. The foreman asked
tliat copies OF the pfeScntment bo sent N
tile governor and state legislature.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-03-26

The Cherokee commission to-day heard n
statement from representatives of tribes in
Indian territory, Several propositions
were submitted 10 the commission, and il
was stated If the propositions could be
made the basis OF an agreement. the Cher
okecs would consent 20 the ccssion of the
lands. Chief Mayes' propositions are sub
stantially that the government shall fulfil
its obligation to expcl from the Cherokee
nation all on-citizcns; JON, commission
to he appointed shall determine the ques-
tion Of citizenship claimed by several
thousand freed men now IN the territory;
the government shall rclinquish the rights
to settle friendly indians ON Cherokee lands
enst nj the seth parallel, the government
shall indicate its willingness IA pay fair
cash value for the Cherokee outlet. Mayes
and Bushy head. however. disclain authori-
~ 10 speak for the people
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-03-26

The men interested in irrigation are hav-
ing very hard road to travel. The at
tempt TO get money for the purpose is met
with opposition on every side. Representa-
tiyes from states where farms have been
abandoned. that the west may he settled,
have besn gathering petitions and pnpers
for an onslaught on the irrigation scheme.
and entered to show that the people who
have left farms in the east 10 settle up the
west are the same people now upon the
plains who are asking the government TO
supply them with water. The representa-
tives of the states wanting irrigation, and
especially those IN the house. feel that II
will be next 10 impossible TO get through
any appropriation bill for large amount
for Irritation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-03-26
some Washington Wants.

Senator Allen to-day introduced q me-
mortal from the Washington legislature
asking for an appropriation of SjOOo0 TO he
used IN removing distractions 60 nayiga-
tion in the upper Columbia river between
Kettle Falls and the British Columbia line.
II is represented that the chief obstruction
is at the Kettle Dalles. and that the removal
OF it and the establishing Of navigation is
of grent importance in the development 0f
Spokane Tails.
Senator Allen has also introduced reso-
luton calling for information from the war
department relative TO the interruption of
navigation in tho Columbia river to Van
coDyer. The senntor snys that the trouble
IN getting appropriations comes from the
lack of surveys and he believes that the war
department has information of recent date
which will enable the committee 70 form
estimates of the necessities of the river at
the present time.
Senator Allen has got a favorable report
upon his bill relative TO school lands IN his
state. The enabling net snys the state shall
make selections for lands in Indian rescr-
vations. Aliens bill allows the state TO
wait until certain reservations are thrown
open or ccdCd to the government. when the
selections will be made and the state obtain
much more valuable land than it otherwise
would. II is expected that several reserya-
tions will be opened this session.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-03-26
CONTEST FOR THE IDA.
A Valuable Property in Jefferson County
10 Get into Litigation.

A Valuable Property in Jefferson County
10 Get into Litigation.
BOULDER. March 25.-rSpecial l--James
Moiloy to-day filed papers in the district
court in suit 10 nnnul and set aside deeds
transferring 10 John Berkins. of boulder,
and George lapOnt. of Anaconda, a half in
torest in the Ida mine. located in the Dog
Town district. The complaint alleges in
sufficient consideration, and fraud and mis-
representation in procuring the deeds,
which Aiolloy alleges were executed while
he WIS intoxicated. The deeds, which were
6led for record Monday, convey 20 George
Lapont quarter interest for 500. and u
quarter interest 10 lSerkinsfor 81 .OOD. The Ida
Is tho mine in which Gen. Harris last week
bought an eighth interest for 5000, the re-
manning seyon-oighths of which IL is said he
made standing Offer for ut the same
rate, Molloy has been missing sinco Last
fall, although his partners III The mine have
made strenucls efforts 10 locate him in
order tu buy him out or make arrangements
for working thu property, and since the salo
of last week was consuInmntcd 2 number OF
parties have been trying 10 hnd the man
who did not know his property WIS worth a
fortune. The Ida has been shipping high
grade ore for three or four months, and il
is said Molloy has handsome sum TO bis
credit IA bis shnrcof the output. Thos. Joyes
in attorney tor Molloy and Cowan Jack
son for Berkins. II IN expected Warren
Toole will take hand in the tight on behalf
of the defendants. Gen. Harris arrived
from Helena last evening with the supposed
intention of buying the Molloy interest, but
no transfer has been made so far
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-03-26

The president to-day nominated Pay Di-
rector Thomas III. LOCKER of tie navy, 20
be chief of the bureau Of provision and
clothing and paymaster-general, With the
rank of commander.
The house committee on invalid pensions
has authorized a favorable report on the
bill introduced TO provide for disability
pensions and a service pension % Hll sol
diors who have reached the ago of G. years.
The conscience fund was enlarged By
81. 200. received to-day from New York. the
sender stating that IL is the last payment,
with - per cent. over and above the
amount he defrnuded the government OF
years ago.
Secretary Proctor, in response 20 house
resolution asking II, In his opinion, thero
would be any reduction OF public expendi-
iures resulting from the trnnsfer of the
pension bureau from the interior TO the
war department, expressed the opinion that
Il decided reduction in expenses would fol
low, the amount Of which could not we'll be
estimated.