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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
MUNICIPAL DOCTORING
DIR. MARTIN DIAGNOSES THE CASE
OF CHICAGO AND THE CITIES.
He Gives His View of the Disease
and the Best Means of Treatment.

CHICAGO, Dec. % Doctor Carlos Mar
tyn gave his views on municipal reform
at the weekly meeting of the Single Tax
club last night.
The speaker said: "A feature OF the
political and moral situation was the alb
normal growth OF cities. The census of
1890 show thirteen towns in the United
States with more than 5000 inhabitants
and not one with more than 10000. In
1890 there were more than 5000 towns
with over 5000 and more than thirty cities
with over 100000, showing the cities
were out-growing the country. The
Atlantic seabOard was already urban.
Continuing, he said: The cities govern
the country. Yet, by our own confession,
we cannot govern the cities. The Ques-
ton of municipal reform is the question
of the survival of Republican institutions.
Life in Chicago is hippodrome. We are
tearing along, absorbed in business, and
have given our city over into the hands
of 500 professional politicians. But the
situation has become lntoerable. What
is needed is non partisan adminiStra-
ton on civil service reform basis"
DR.. Martyr said the conditions of mu-
nicipal misrule were heterogeneous popu-
iation, American habits, a confederation
of vices, the spoilS system and the poltt-
ical machines. DR.. Martyr described
1.-The machine and spoke OF it's power
and its sources Of revenue regular and
Irregular The regular, he said, came
from the contributions of partisan citi-
zens' assessment, levied on all employees,
gamblers, persons of i'll fame and saloons.
for aggregating hundreds of thousands Of
dollars But the chief source OF revenue
is jobbing. Franchises are bought and
sold. There is a regular scale, some for
so much and Wipole'S maxim is iIlustrat-
Ell, that every man has his price.
In closing DR.. Martyr said: The pre-
occupation of our people has prevented
them from giving the time and attention
necessary to reform these abuses. The
hour has come to inform and intame
public opinion. The population of Chi
cago is mapped off into classes between
which there Is as strict non-intercOurse
at there was between France and Eng
land in the time of the first Napoleon.
We can find an equalizer and common
bond in civic patriotism. ln saving our
cities, we shall save the country and per-
petuate free government
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
SPURIOUS oUARTER-DoLLARs.
Chicago Flooded With the Danger
GUS, Which is Well Executed.

CHICAGO, Ills, Dec. 22.-While Captain
Porter, of the government secret service,
was on a still hunt for counterfeit money
last night, he saw an Italian fruit dealer
scrutinizing a coin, which had just been
given him. Captain Porter asked u see
the coin and after pXamin ng II, turned to
the man who had ten tered II and an
nOunc, that it was counterfeit The
man offered to IaNe it. back. Captain
Porter, however, cOniScatPd it, out not
until he ha stopped vigorous protest,
by showing his star Then the captain
made an inveStig ltiOn and discovered
that Chicago was being tlOodrd with
spurious quarters, similar 10 the
one which he took from The Italian
Accor ling to the chief tn" secret service
the counterfeit is dangerous. The max
erS do not try to simulate the bright new
coins, issued from the sub. treasury, but
the old worn quarter, which has been
Smoothed down by constant circulation
German silver Is the metal used and this
metal has precisely the same ring as he
genuine quality. 1t is darker in color
but this fact is what makes IL dangerous.
The lettering and figures on the surface,
as we'll as the milling are apparently bad
ly worn but no 80 much as 10 oblirerate
the markings The counterfeit looks as
though it had been made dizzy and black
by wear. According to the complaints,
which the captain had been receiving, II
would appear that there are thousands OF
these quarters in this city
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
More Territorial Crookedness.

Ell RENO, o. r., Dec. % The trial of
Fred NJ. BeaI, on the charge OF the muir
der of Francis McKennOn, of Guthrie,
has proceeded to the close of the testtmo-
ny. The case made by the territory
shows deTiberaze and malignant. killing
and the defendant fails TO show any ex-
cuSing circumstances. A sensation sprung
up yesterday when the defense endeav-
ored to show that DR.. PipQuard had Of
fered to testify for defendant for $500.
Pinquard denied the insinuatioD and tes-
titled that he was asked by the defend
ants counsel what his fee would be TO
make case of insanity for the defend
ant. This was not denied. Charges Of
Jury bribery and fixing are rife and the
grand jury now in session is making an
investigation. The case will go to the
iury late this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
NEWS FROM HAWAII.
Conspiracy Unearthed Against the
Government-Se Persons
Arrested

HONOLULU, (via San Francisco Dec. %
The talk of the town this week Is the
unearthing of the alleged rOyaiSt con-
spiracy. la the house of j. T. Blu, h and f..
c. Criek, who were arrested on the charge
OF conspiracy against the government,
seven rifles were found. Joseph Nawahe.
native lawyer, w. F. Weed and Emil
Kemme were also arrested, the former as
accessory. the latter for holding the
arms unlawfully. A second search Of
the house occupied by Criek dis
closed four rifles, two pistols and $50
rounds Of ammunition, all concealed un
der the floor The prisoners are confined
in separate cells. bail being refused.
Bush has been publishing small daily
newspaper scoring the present govern
ment and assuring the natives that the
Queen would be restored. Criek is an Eng
Iish chemist, implicated in the alleged
Walker Sinclair conspiracy. a year ago.
After the arrest he appealed to the Brit
ish commissioner for protection, but was
told nothing could be done for him. Coy
eminent officials have abundant evidence
to convict the principal cOnsprators.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
OUR MERCHANT MARINE.
Vessels are Rated 80 High That
There is Unjust Discrlmina-
ton.

WAsRINGTON, Dec. - The House
committee on fisheries and Merchant
Marine yesterday considered a number
of amendments to bill regarding the
net tonnage of American vessels. The
commissioner Ofinavigation proposed the
most Of them, and they are favored by
Cramps and other large ship builders. By
the present law American vessels are
given much higher rating than foreign
vessels Of the same size, and as wharfage
and dOckage charges are usually based
on this rating. they are forced to pay
more than foreign ships for the samA
privileges.
The reduction of net tonnage propose d
by this oil will IN effect reduce the Oper.
ating expenses of every American vessel
engaged hereafter in foreign trade II
also removes the present limits of five per
cent. for crews pace and so ,er cent.fOr all
deductions, including propelling power.
The removal Of these limitations couduce
to the comfort and health of the crews and
to the construction of speedy vessels. 1t
prescribes that the spaces for the berth
ing of crews be constructed and cared for
with regard to health and comfort of
members. The various deductions for
propelIlng power, sail room, navigation
spaces. etc, correspond with the deduc-
tons permitted by Great Britain, Norway
and other nations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
To Receive the Old Flags,

BOsToN, Mass, Dec. 22.-Besides the
usual celebration of FOrefatherS' day the
State house will witness a ceremony to-
day which will recall to the veterans of
the war an incident which took place on
the same day 20 years ago. The memory
of the grand reception of the colors of the
Massachusetts regiments and batteries
at the State house on December %, 1865,
is still fresh in the minds OF thousands.
As Adjutant. General SchOuler wrote at
that time, sit was the most interesting
State military ceremony at the close of
the war" Today the achiyes in Doric
Hall will be again opened, and sister flags
to those received 90 years ago will be
added 10 the mementos Of brave men
and noble actions
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Three Baby HIghwaymen

HUNTINGTON, Va, Dec. 2?;-Ralph
BOYD. 10 years old, delivers milk in this
city and makes we ky collections. He
lives at Red Hill, two miles out of town.
He made his res ular collection and had
S24 when he started home last night with
his wagon. About half way out, in a
secluded spot, Lloyd Bow.n, s year old.
ran out and stopped bis horse. Young
Boyd got out to drive him away and was
assaulted by Bowen, Ray Brown and
Chas. KearnS, the latter two being nine
year old They succeeded in downing
the milk boy and took all his money from
him He came to city later and reported
to the police, who caOtured the young
highwaymen, and locked them up. They
said they had money decided TO take 1t
from him. They also said they are mem
berS of an organizated gang or plumber
of all sorts
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Rounclng a Cattle Thief.

CHADRoN, Neb., Neb.. Dec. 22.-A cattle
thief may be lynched todav by an infuri-
ated lot of cattlemen in Beaver Valley,
about IS miles north of this city. About
a week ago one of the cattlemen called on
the thief and almost beat him to death,
and horribly cut his head and face with a
large spur He was then ordered to leave
the country 10 ten days or hang. The
time is up today, and as the thief has re-
fused to go. heavily armed himself and
prepared for the worst, it is feared several
lives will be lost, unless the authorities
mined lot of men.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
INSURANCE CONSPIRACY
After Twelve Years Delay Decided
Against Conspirators.

New YORK, Dec. 81. After 10 years
litigation the Brooks case of the bark L.
C Gam has been brought 10 a close in
the Supreme court, where a jury rendered
a verdict for the defendant Insurance
cOmDany's.
In March 1882, Stevens VoiSin, Broad
street commission merchant, had the
cargo OF the bark insured in the CONNER.
Cial Insurance company. and other In.
SuTBnCe companies, for $4,000 The cargo
was consigned to Captain Bro lkS by Don
AlOzO Hoffman,, Of Vera Cruz, from
which port the vessel was to sail. 1t
was proven some time ago that Brooks
had taken aboard a bogus cargo, and was
in conspiracy to scuttle the ship
while at sea. On the voyage however,
the captain weakened and putting in to the
Ecolutla, on the Mexican coast. deter
mined 10 bring the ship TO New York and
confess everything. But the fateS were
against him, for during slight storm he
was forced to abandon the bark. Later,
the riouS insurance companies being
info med of the conspiracy, employed a
salvage to find the wreck and bring her
into port. This was done, and the bogus
character OF the cargo was verified. The
parties VIII pSe benefit the cargo had been
insured brought suits involving several
hundred thousand dollars. In the last of
these suits just ended, the plaintiffs at
tOrneyS conceded that the conspiracy had
existed but claimed that his interest in
the cargo had been purchased and iu-
Sured in good faith. II was on this point.
the seaworthiness OF the vessel and the
deviation by the delay at the EcOlutla
that the case was submitted to the jury.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Funeral of Sir Thompson.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-After a night OF
rain the weather cleared 1this morning,
and under bright sky the! body OF the
late Sir John Thompson, late Premier Of
Canada, left London for Portsmouth.
Special arrangements were made along
the entire route, under which no stop
would be made until the train reached it's
destination. Marquis Iof Lorne, formerly
governor general of Canada, Senator San
ford, Efos CT aSe Colmer, secretary TO the
office of high commissioner for Canada,
and Father Longmotto, of St. Stephens
Chapel, Windsor, who officiated by the
Queens special request. At the funeral
services the Canadian and home govern
ment officials attended the remains.
1t tranSpireS that Queen Victoria bore
all the expenses incident to conveying the
remains of the late premier 10 Canada.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
ENGLAND WILL INVESTIGATE.
The Porte May Daily With Others
But Not With Britain.

VIENNA, Dec. % -AdviceS from Con-
stanlinopIe say the Porte objects to
part of the instructions given to delegates
OF foreign powers who are 10 follow the
Armenian commission. The powers, how
ever, with the exception of Germany, re-
fuse to modify the instructions and IL is
understood Great Britain is now deter
mined to make an impartial inquiry into
the stories told Of Turkish atrocities.
and will insist upon the punishment Of
guilty persons In addition should the
present inquiry fail to be as thorough as
Great Britain expects, she will demand
the appointment OF fresh commission.
The German Ambassador is reported as
trying to arrange for notifications on the
part OF Great Britain, France and Russia,
but the latter is firmly resolved not to
ri in
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
SAMOAN NEWS.
Robert Louis stevenson's Burial.
Inclpient Rebellion Springing Up.

SAMOA. Dec. via San Francisco, Dec.
22.-Robert Louis Stevenson wish, to be
buried upon the top Of the Vaca Noun
tain, most rom lntic spot; was respected,
and the interment took place there yes
terday.
Rebels have declared their inteation of
making armed resistance to the govern
ment, and are refining the forts at
Lutuanuu, recently destroyed by
the British and German warShips. Every
thing indicates that serious trouble may
again be looked for.
Owing to Information received by the
authorities of shipment of ammunition
from Europe, cargOeS Of all incoming
vessels are searched. and all war ma terial
found will be confiScated.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
BIG Dry Goods Fire,

LACROSSE, Wis, Dsc 22.-Fire destroy
ed the department store Of the Lacrosse
Dry Goods company this morning. IL
originated in the display window. through
the Christmas decorations catching fire
from lighted candles. When the fire was
at its he ght one OF the clerks, Miss
Hattie Loveioy, appeared at the
third story window and jumped to the
street. Her hip was broken and she
was badly bruised but will re :over. Sew
eral firms had departments in the store.
The losses range up to $500. The dry
goods company'S loss is 10000, Insurance
one. half. The building was valued at
$4,000. fully insured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
"Sogern Flynn is Dead.

New YoKK, Dec. 22.-Alderman Cor
nelus Flynn, better known SOCCER"
Flynn, is dead. He leaves a wife and
three grown children, two sons and a
daughter. He had been i'll with pneu
monia for the past three weeks. 1t was
almost the first illness he had ever known
He has been a coroner, a member of the
assembly and alderman for many terms.
He was born in Iceland but came to this
city when a lad and until 1890 was faith :.
full sergeant in the Tammany ranks and
likewise saloon keeper. A long service
in the Mexican war together with his
great height and manly bearing gained
for him the sobriquet of ''Soger." In 1890
he bolted Tammany, but returned to the
organization during the last election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Sauce for Gander Too.

GUTHRIE, o. K. Dec. j. McDaniels,
Of Saltwater, had some time ago applied
for a divorce from his wife, on the
grounds of extreme jealousy, which had
caused her to leave him. When the plain
tiff was put on the staud In the Supreme
court, Chief Justice Dale asked: DO
you swear to me that you have never had
illicit intercourse with any other woman
since you took this defendant to be your
wife?"
No, will not" answered McDaniels.
Without further testimony the appltca-
ton for a divorce was denied and the case
dismissed at the cost of the plaintiff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

The perennial freshness and interest
possessed by the gorgeous spectacle of tho
"Black Crook" constitutes one OF the
mos: striking theatrical facts of the hour,
AMI it's appearance at the GraGd Opera
House NmaS matinee and night and
Wednesday night, may be expected to
follow the successful course, which has
brought this wonderful play to the pin
nacle of all high-class spectacular pro-
auctions.
The performances to be given in this
city will be the fac smile of those which
created so great furore in New York,
where, for twelve months, the Academy
MANAGEMENT were considerably exercised
in finding room for their numerous pa
irons. The play will be replete with gor-
geouS and magnificent baIlets, the dancers
being attired in the richest ana coStllest
apparel. New and elaborate scenery has
been specially painted for the tour by
lea ling scenic artists, and countless cleo
trio lights OF variegated cOlOrs will lila
mine the stage in the course OF the
dancers revelS. To the enhancing strains
of bright and catchy music, the glitterns
thrOng will parade, headed by the COM
pany of stately AmaZOnS arrayed from
head TO foot in dazzling armOr, the entira
force forming up ZEN grande tableauX,'
and presenting one OF the grandeSt stage
pictures ever placed before the public.
Numerous pictures OF distinctly inter
eSting character will be contributed by
artists Of European fame. There will
be three premiere danseuSes from the
leading theatres on the continent, and
also the remarkable Quartette OF French
Dancers from the FoIies BergereS, Paris,
Miles. Craskee, CoquelicOt, SOrOcco. whose
saltatory gyratiOnS have everywhere
crea ed the widest enthusiasm.
With so many features, the BLACK
Crook" may b. expected to play to immense
audiences.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
MADAGASCAR NEWS.
Fighting Among the Tribes-The
French in Command.

MARsEULEs, Dec. 22.-Advices from
Madagascar report the arrival at that
island Of Col Shervaton, who, it is said,
will take command of the Hovas and
other former British officers who are de
sirous of taking service under the queen
of Madagascar. The Hovas are said to
be receiving a quantity of ammunition
and arms.
The FIR nch troops are patrolinZ the
country around Tamatane and keeping
HovaS at a distance.
The country in north and western
Madagascar is in very distuI bed con
ditinn. There has been severe fighting
between HovaS' and other tribes. Sew
eral parties of HovaS have been cut to
Diprns
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Police Telephone for the Force.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 22.-The police
board has decided to begin SLringing its
own metallic circuit telegraph wires on
f We of the main thoroughfares. The local
wear rental for each trumpet and trans
mitter in the $50 signal boxes, even when
the wires belong to the city. When asked
to give figures on metallic circuit basis
the Bell people wanted five years con-
tract at over $4,000 per year for the SER
vice, the board to put in the wires, lnSula-
tors, etc. Now that the Berliner patent
is sQuelched in the Court Of Appeals, the
police board feels safe 10 casting about
for new system aad, it is said, has Sc
lected telephone which will displace the
present Bell instruments.
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
A Costly Morning Dram.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-John Mccarthy, a
travelling man of New York, early this
morning took a drink in d saloon on
Wabash avenue, near Eldrich court,
which cost him 500. 25. He did not settle
voluntarily. The bar tender poked a gun
under his nose when he displayed his
wealth, and loafer in the saloon helped
in the robbery. Then he was kicked into
the street. Before he got block away,
the saloon was dark. Mr.. Mccarthy
walked to Central station and told the
policeman there all about it
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Cane "a of Two Balls.

TEMPLE, Tex Dec. 22.-(Special )-Will
Litrl page, shot by otto Hertelle last
night, is in a bad condition. The ball en-
lersd under the left eye, lodged in the
pack OF the head and can not be removed.
HertellA shot at Tom joyce, and acct
dentalIy hit Littlepage. Hertelle's exam
ming trial is in progress.
The conductors ball and banquet last
night was a big success. One hundred
and fifty couples were on the floor. The
music was by Houston'S leading orches-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Panic on a Train.

Rock ISLAND, H., Dec. 22.-Two men
who robbed safe at West Liberty last
night, caused a panic on the Omaha eX-
press by attempting to slow up the train
west of here. They threw dynamite under
the cars, which exploded, breaking win
dOwS and nearly derailing the train. Four
shots were fired at the conductor who
tried TO prevent them pulling the bell
chord. The bandits got off.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Amateur Trap Shoot.

New York, Dec. 22.-The crack anna
teur shot, Fred Hoey, Of the Westminster
kennel club, and r. c. Nathaniel, of the
County club Of WeStchester, faced the
traps at the Westminster grounds, Baby
lon, in 1O0-bird match, which was a
very close contest. The result added an
other feather to Fred Hoey's cap. he win
ming by score Of 90 killed to 80 for Ma
thaniel. HOey shot at 30 yards yards rise
and Nathaniel from the % yard mark.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Helen Cougars Libel suit.

BosToN, Dec. %. 49, The libel suit of
Helen NJ. Cougar against Hon. Elijah A.
Morse, in which verdict was rendered
on September IA, for the defendant, came
up in the United States Circuit court be-
fore Judge Putnam for a hearing on the
complaintants motion for new trial. No
decision was rendered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
New Russian Constitution.

BERLIN, Dec. 22.-The Vorwaertz today
prints what is claimed TO be a draf II OF the
new Russian Constitution which the Peo'
Piles Rights party prepared for Russia:
1t provides for an imperial parliament
and diet for each province. Each MEM
Der of the imperial parliament, it's pro
Gle tied by universal Suff age. The Gar
is TO remain the supreme head OF the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Currency Convention Called.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec %. The COM
mission appointed by the bankers AID
business men have sent out a circular to
the banks in elsven Pacific coast states,
asking their corporation in holding a
convention at Salt Lake, for the discus
sion of the financial situation. 1t is pro-
D ,sed 10 hold the convention about Jan .
TX
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
To DISCUSS the Indian Question,

WASHINGTON. Dec. pa conference of
agents OF the Sioux Indian reservation
In the Dakotas, of the Chippewa Indian
agent and several army officers 10 charge
of agencies, with the secretary of the in
terror and commissioner of Indian affairs,
will be held here the first week OF Janu-
ary. The object is a general conference
on Indian matters and discussion OF
needed changes and improvements in the
Indian service
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
Hungarian Ministry Resigns.

BUDA PEsTH. Dec. 22.-The Hungarian
Cabinet ministers have sent a special
messenger to the Emperor at Vienna to
tender their designations. The DECISION
of the Emperor will be announced Thurs
day. Banffny is expected to form the next
cabinet with the same minis ters EXCEPT
Wekerle, SciIagyi, Hieronymi and Ando-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
FIGURING Mill Burned.

DECATUR, Dec. 22.-The large Touring
mill of John II. Springer, of Berne, this
county, with all its contents was de-
stroved by fire last night. Loss, $4,000;
small insurance.