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ALLEGED TO BE SEELEY.
Arrest Of q Man Supposed to BE the
New York Defaulter.

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-Central Station Of
ficers O'Donnell and Almendenger at IL
o'clock tonight arrested a man at No. 4S6
Lasalle avenue whom they claim is Samuel
C. Seeley, who is wanted in New York for
the embezzlement of <s54.oOo from the Ma
tional Shoe and Leather Bank. in which in
stitution he was a bookkeeper. The prisoner
stoutly asserted that his name was Frank
]. Dale, and that he had been in Chicago
two weeks. Further than that, Lieutenant
Mass and sergeants Williams and McCaf-
ferry, who questioned him closely for an
hour could gain nothing from him.. He re-
fused absolutely TO answer the questions
put to him. The police say he bears a
marvellous resemblance to Seeley, the de-
scription of the latter as sent from New
York fitting the prisoner exactly.
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Another Exhibition.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The House de-
voted to-day. under the rules. to the busi-
ness reported from the District of Column
bia committee. Several bills of purely local
Importance were passed and resolution
Saturday in January for eulogies
on the life and character of
Marcus ID. Lisle, a late Representative
from the Tenth Kentucky district A joint
resolution was also passed to pay the off,
GERS and employees of the House and Senate
their salaries for the present month on Dec
20.
The feature of the day was speech OF
about forty minutes by Champ Clark, OF
Missouri. He had his time extended sew
eral times and made a rambling talk on
tariff. his late defeat and many other mat
ters, being frequently interrupted by Re-
publicans who gibed and laughed at his
statements. The latter part of his remarks
cussion.
Mr.. Hit. of Illinois. introduced the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved. That the Secretary of State
House. IL not Inconsistent with he inter-
ests OF the public service. all correspond
ence, reports and other documents not
heretofore made public, touching the pay
Great Britain for damaSes growing out of
the controversy as to fur seals in Bering
sea, or the seizure OF British vessels en-
gagged In taking seals In those waters"
the printing OF any words or devices on the
American flag by individuals.
Mr.. Hare. Of Ohio. from the committee
en- public lands. reported bill which au-
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COST JUST S11,OOO,OO0
GEORGE l.. BRANDER'S BIG WHEAT
DEAL IN CALIFORNIA.
How the Nevada Bank Came Near Be-
ing Placed I'm the Hands of n Re-
cefver-A Mans Work for Glory.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10-It has just
been learned that George L. Brander. who
is under indictment for making false re-
port of the State Investment and Insurance
Company, came near wrecking the Nevada
Bank in the big wheat deal OF 1887. The
losers by the collapse Of the State Invest
ment and Insurance Company do not seem
to be particularly vengeful, though some
of them held their stock all the months
since the institution was wound up in the
hope that Brander would make good his
promise to interest sufficient foreign capt.
tai to revive the corporation. Some one
was interested. however. for detective
Coffey did not return the warrant for
Brander's arrest on Saturday until he had
satisfied his superiors beyond question that
Brander was not within the jurisdiction Of
a State court.
The inside history Of the big wheat deal,
published here for the first time, shows
that Brander put the Nevada Bank in such
a way that 1t stood to lose seventeen mil
lion dollars on the deal The day the state
of affairs was discovered, there wss only
about $500 dollars left in the bank With
which to commence business the next day.
The late James Flood. then the mead of
the Nevada Bank. could see no way out.
The necessary papers were drawn up when
the California Bank came TO the rescue
with a million dollars. Ex-senator Fair
had a million and half to spare, and with
that the bank was enabled to tide over
the crisis. The wheat bought by Brander
was gradually disposed of, and when the
bank finally closed up the deal it Was
found that Brander's enterprise had cost
the bank just eleven million dollars. None
of this enormous amount Of money stuck
TO Branderss hands, and he was penniless
when discharged from the bank. He en-
gineered the deal merely for the glory he
Flood wanted to get rid of him. and gave
him $4,000 to leave the country. Brander
did so, but came back and became the head
of the State Investment and insurance
Company. He is believed to be in Scotland
at present
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THE PEWABIC'S TREASURE.


SAGINAW, Mich, Dec. 1O-A company
has been incorporated to seek the lost
treasure OF the ship Pewabic, that was
sunk IN Lake Huron thirty years ago. and
IN attempting to recover which three lives
have already been sacrificed. The stout
oaken hull lies twenty fathoms deep oppo-
site the entrance to Thunder bay. In 1t
are supposed to be 500 tons of pure copper
and coined gold to the amount of $40 900
or $4,000. The work will be done under
patents for subaqueous travel owned by a
resident of Harrisburg. Pa. He believes
he can go to the great depth and come up
alive. Last summer an expedition was
fitted out and diver of long experience,
NJ. f.. Chalk. the government inspector OF
huls for the district of Duluth, was Of
fered large pay to make the attempt. The
syndicate offered to insure his life for sl5,-
600 and pay him 200 before he made the
descent and to give him half the net proceeds
of the venture. Chalk, who is a widower
and has only one child, a daughter, refused
all offers, as he said he did not want to
be the fourth to die in the Pewabic. Then
came a Harrisburg diver and his offer was
accepted. He will use besides a special
armor a system OF airbags for lifting the
vessel and cargo. He will make the attempt
early next spring.
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UNPROFITABLE BRANCHES.
Atchison Receivers Want Them Df-
vorced, Along with the A. & II.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10.-Receivers Walker,
McCook and Wilson, Of the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe and the ST. Louis & San
Francisco railroads, to-day filed a petition
in the United States Circuit Court for the
st. Louis & San Francisco railway, asking
leave to discontinue the operation forthwith
of the following lines on the ground that
they were incapable Of earning their oper-
ating expenses and were an incubus upon
the main line: Kansas Midland, from Wich-
ita, Kan, to Ellsworth. Kan; Salem
branch, Cuba, Mo-, to Salem, Mo-: Beau
mont branch, Beaumont. Kan, to Cole,
Kan; Anthony branch, Arkansas City TO
Anthony, Kan.
The most important action taken, how
ever, was the filing of a petition asking
the severance of all relations with the At
lantic & Pacific railway, running from AL
buquerque, n. NJ, to Mojave, Cal. The
petition is bulky document which re-
cites a dozen or more agreements entered
into by the Santa Fe route with the At
lantic & Pacific looking to an exchange OF
business and practical cooperation between
the two roads. The contracts and agree
ments have developed into a burden upon
the Santa Fe system. Judge Caldwell re-
ferred the petitions to the master in chan
Gerry for a special report. Similar petitions
will be filed tomorrow at Topeka, Kan.
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ANOTHER "HOLD.UP."
Train stopped I'm Indian Territory and
the Passengers Robbed.

TERRILL, 1. T., Dec. 10.-The north
bound Rock Island passenger train was
held up and robbed at IL 80 tonight by
masked highwaymen, about one mile souta
of this station, and just on the banks OF
Red river. Two outlaws climbed over the
tender on to the engine, compelled the
engineer to stop the train and then took
the engineer and fireman and called to
the express messenger to open the door.
which was done. but as no money
is carried at night nothing was
secured. They turned their atten-
ton to the passengers, going through
the cars and robbed the passengers OF
money and valuables At present the re-
port is that about 500 was secured, to-
gether with several watches. The passen-
gers were woke up and compelled TO hand
over their yaluables. Several shots were
fired into the train and two shots were
fired at conductor Cannon through the door,
Pullman conductor Brown was struck by a
bullet. which lodged in his coat. He was
not injured. There were three of the rob-
bers who were masked, and, after accom-
plishing their work, they left, going in a
westerly direction. They were shabbily
dressed and seemed to be amateurs at the
business.
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subject of government supervision. 1t was
a fact that no bank could meet sts demand
obngatiors IL they we're ell presented at one
time. Over 80 per cent OF the business
was done ON credit, not cash. The question
hand and fast line of reserve was one for
argument 1t was possible to Judge of the
future by the events Of 1898. The strange
failure last year than IN any pther year
He said the Controller should nave discre-
ton about throwing the banks into the
hands of a receiver after Its reserve nad
fallen below a fixed limit.
At 4:10 o. clock the committee adjourned
until Tomorrow, when Mr.. Hepburn. MT:
Horace White and others of New York will
be heard.
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Not swindIer HIlImon.

olas OF Jefferson county, who knew Hill
mon intimately and accompanied the party
to arizona; mas I fe,ufned: lie DE ssid TO re-
day. The man was In jail at Tombstone
We went into the sherif's ofhce. When the
I'm 1 said as soon as 1 saw him. That is
not the man. The man captured bears
some resemblance to Hillmon. He has the
as Hillmon had and his features were very
much the same. but he had good teeth
and Hillu1on had not. Then he was not
more than thirty or thirty-two years old
and Hillmon would now be forty-seven.
He wore his beard Just - Hillmon used
to-. Qlmon - the man charged with
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Measures for Indianian..

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-Bills have been
introduced in the House as follows:
By Mr.. Bynum: For the payment of ST.
531.2S to George w. McCray for improving
Hanna street, indianapolis. Referred to
the committee on claims
By Mr. Brookshire: To pension Lucinda
the committee on invalid pensions
BY Mr.. Bretz: To pension Charlotte A
Welton. Referred to the committee on in
valid pensions
BY Mr.. Brown: To increase the pension
of Sarah j. Paynter, widow of DR.. Chris
tian l.. Paynter. second lieutenant, Com
pany d, Second Regiment Indiana Vo!-
unteers. Mexican war. Referred to the
committee on pensions.
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thorizes the Secretary OF the Interior to
change the boundaries of the Yosemite
National Park, in California
Mr.. Rawlfns. OF Utah, introduced bill
annexng that portion OF Arizona north OF
the Colorado river to Utah.
Mr.. Tawney, OF NJ nnesota. rentroduced
his bill providing for the settlement OF
fcations from the original bill relate MAIN
~ 70 the manner of proceeding with arbi-
trations where disputes arise.
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THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
senator Morgan Argues for IT'S Con-
structfon by the Government.

WASHINGTON. Dec. lo-Mr Harris.
president pro tenn. called the Senate 10 or
der to-day in the absence OF Vice President
Stevenson. who has not yet returned from
Asheville, n. c., where ne Is with his faEni-
ly. Senators HILL Blackburn and Carey
were In their seats for the first time this
session.
Mr.. Call presented q resolution setting
forth that the tndspendence Of the Island g
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-12-11
Make 1t a Merry One

THE WHEN has several rrymakers in the way prices
Here leaders,
Smoking Jackets the latest styles of this season.
$144S; Dressing Gowns $5S7 Silk Handkerchief
$l50 Cambria Initial Handkerchefs Gloves
las silk gloria, wood handle paragon frame
$34S pick from the very best Umbrellas Elegant
ntosh So to $50 Night Robes soc s. so Dress Shirts
81 See 3Sc cord laced back
Neckwear-We have anything you in this
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.OTTUMwA, Iowa, Dec. 1c-Frank jun
kins, undertaken, and deputy sheriff Rick
ellis boarded the fast mail at Fairfield to-
day to go to Batavia to look after the
body OF burglar who was shot there last
night The train failed TO stop and the men
jumpef. Junkins was killed and Rick0lls
d IN . critical condition
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WAGON WHEAT 52o


CLEVELAND. Dec. 10.-The answer OF
Judge A J.. Kicks TO the accusa alton that
he mad failed 70 account for $500. outside
OF the Brdsell cases, was sent to-day TO
the special congressional committee which Is
him by the Central LABOR Union. Judge
Kicks takes up several sperlc instances
and explains the apparent discrepancies in
the books. He goes on to saw that in his
emolument reports TO Washington ne was
OF necessity compelled 10 rely alnest en-
Grely on figures which were given him by
his deputies, and that L. he was allowed
enough time he could doubtless clear up
every discrepancy referred TO in the memo<-
~ og fSas Central Labor Union.
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Rain I'm Northern; Fair southern
s'Never Mind the Weather.

Who Winter lingering something
strict attention
thing to do o prepare
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Ticket Onsces-No. East washington street No
% Jackson place. Massachusetts, avenue and Union
Station II. NJ BRONSON, A q. p. A
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22

him inspector OF cavalry and he was
made colonel of the famous Seventh
cavalry in June, 1856.
In December, 1890, the Sioux out
break at Pine Ridge called for immedi-
ate action, and Col. Forsyth, with his
regiment, was ordered from Fort Riley,
Kan, to join Col. Campbell, battery E,
light artillery, at Pine Ridge and crush
the rebellion. For his action in the
battle of Wounded Knee he was re-
lieved of his command by Gen. Miles,
but upon an investigation by the sec
rotary of war was reinStated The al
legation by Gen. Miles was that in dis
arming the Indians Col Forsyth had
not made proper disposition of his COM
mand, and that casualties that there
occurred were due largely to his inca
pacity and neglect to take proper pre-
cautions. After investigation Secre-
tary of War Proctor found that Col.
Forsyth had not neglected his duty,
and he was reinstated in command of
the post at Fort Riley. In 1857 Col
Forsyth married daughter of William
Dennison, Ohio's war governor Mrs.
Forsyth died at Fort Riley six years
400
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
FADLEY'S CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
by FRANK d. WEIGH.

Young Mr.. Fadley was in worry.
He had some Christmas presents TO
buy, and what to get was what wOr-
ried him. First and foremost, there
was Miss Damon, upon whom he was
anxious to create an impression-she
must have something appropriate and
elegant, whether anybody else got
anything or not. Then there was his
bosom friend and constant companion
Harvey, good fellow who had placed
him under obligation times without
number-him he could not forget.
This being the case, Fadley started out
to rummage the stores.
He overhauled all the leading shops
In town, and by Christmas Eve had col
lected what he thought was pretty
sensible lot of presents for an amateur
Santa Clans to get together. For the
lady of his choice he had handsome
toilet outfit of combs, brushes, powder
puffs and boxes, manicure implements,
hand mirrors, and no end of other ele-
giant articles for feminine use. These
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it himself the next morning. Then he
called ut the abode of Miss Damon.
The ring was answered by a servant,
who said the young lady was out doing
her Christmas shopping. Here was a
piece of good luck. Leaving the pack
age with explicit instructions as to its
delivery Fadley said he would call,
Christmas night, as per previous ar
rangement with the young lady.
There was a big job off his hands,
and Fadley mentally patted himself on
the back at having done it up so neatly.
He pictured to himself the glad sur
prise of Miss Damon when she should
receive the substantial evidence of his
and chuckled over the little
surprise In store for his dear friend
and chum, Harvey. Early Christmas
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ers, put controls AFFAIRS or government.
The tribal chiefs manage provincial
matters. The HOva army consists of
10000 trained infantry, with modern
rifles and artillery, besides militia
which would raise the forces to $4,000
men. The country is almost destitute
of roads, and much of it consists of
rugged hill ranges Overgrown with
dense forests, but the soil of the val
legs and plains is fertile, and there is
abundance of metallic ores. Madagas-
car has some trade with France, Eng
land and the United States, much in
creased during the last ten years. The
French insular colonies of Reunion,
Mayotte and the Comoro islands, with
the ports of Diego Suarez, Nossi-Be and
st. Marie, on the north and west coasts
of Madagascar, are regarded as ad.
vantageous posts for commerce.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
His Lamb Answered.

In a restaurant the other day gen.
tleman left his wife for few moments
to chat with an acquaintance at an
other table, and while he was there his
friend persuaded him to partake Of
some lamb. Under a misrepresentation
the waiter removed the lamb before he
had eaten it, whereupon he exclaimed:
'tGoodnessl where is my lamb2" His
wife, overhesring the question. an
SYered. in q clepE Yoicei Here I ami"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22

Fort Bellingham, Wash, in 1859 when
the boundary troubles arose between
the United States and England The
British governor occupied the island of
San Juan, the key to the northwest
archipelago. Capt. Pickett and Lieut..
Forsyth seized the island and repulsed
the English forces on their attempting
to land In March, 1861, he was pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant, and took
change of regiment to be near the seat
of war He took part in fifty battles
during the war. When Sheridan was
made lieutenant general Gen. Forsyth
became his military secretary and ac-
companied him on his tour through
Europe. Returning to the United
States in 1871 he was sent to the north
west to take part in the famous Sioux
expedition and afterward he joined the
division of the Pacific. In command of
eight companies he won a great victory
over the Bannock Indians in Montana.
Returning from this expedition promo
ton awaited him. Sheridan appointed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22

Elornlng Miss Damon received her
package, upon opening which she ex-
claimed:
"Well, | never! Just as If ! were in
need of a shave. Who ever has been
so kind as to furnish me with this ton
serial outfit?" Then her eye caught
the corner of a card sticking out of one
of the compartments Of the case. This
she drew forth and read:
From yours faithfully,
II. IRA FADLEY."
oh" said the mischievous young
lady; Mr.. Fadley, eh? Well, just
wait till he comes this evening. I'll
bawl Next at him; see if don't"
OF all the mortified SWANS that ever
got into pickle Fadley felt the worst
when the idol of his heart flashed the
shaving tools on him. He was utterly
speechless, until it occurred to him
that his friend Harvey had his dear
ones toilet set and one of the sweetest
low put together.
Great Snakes" thought Fadley; ''if
he reads that note I'll never hear the
last of it." Then he explained the
mistake and begged off long enough to
hasten over to his friends house to
exchange the packages. He found
Harvey at home, and as that amiable
young man jerlled him into the hall he
simperingly inquired:
us my hat on straight, Ira dear, and
how do my bangs lOok?'
Say" tiercely calculated Fadley, eff
you don't shut your head I'll break it
for you.
But there was no time to be lost, so
Fadley, after duly acknowledging that
the cigars were on him, gathered up
the toilet set and sped back with it to
the one for whom it was intended.
That was not the last of the joke on
him, by any means. The thing leaked
out, as such things invariably do, and
poor Fadley was so annoyed by face
tious illusions to his Santa Claus ex-
perience that he was compelled to
threaten with consequences dire any
one who mentioned the subject.
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were ali Enclosed in an eIaDoraUeIy DE-
pushed and inlaid case which was
neatly wrapped and all ready to be
sent to the intended recipient. For
his friend Harvey he had an elegant
shaving set, consisting of razors,
brushes, cups, homes, etc, done up in
substantial case which was also ready
to be dispatched to the home of his
friend.
Not daring to trust messenger with
the presents for fear of some mistake
Fadley started out himself to deliver
them. First he called at Harvey's
house, timing his call so as not to catch
his friend at home. With his friends
mother he intrusted the package, she
promising that it should not be tam
pered with until Harvey should open
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22

LADIES DRESSING CASSES
IS cents.
Fine Bohemian Vases From 10 cts
per Pair up.
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Executions in the Orient.

The most honorable death in China
is by strangulation, and high officials
condemned to death rrccjy? their SEN
tencc from the emperor in the shape of
a silIen cord with which tIr% hang
themselves. As recently as 1861 the
Japanese minister Of foreign affairs
s0lemnly diSembow,lcl himself in the
presence of his rrialnc:s because the
government refused - adopt his policy
with regard to foreign residents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
GEN. FORSYTH'S RECORD.
The New Commander at San Francisco IL
Gallant Soldier.

James W. Forsyth, who has just be-
come brigadier general, is one of the
most distinguished cavalry officers in
the army and has behind him a nota-
BILE record of service in the Indian cam
paigns. Before his promotion he was
colonel of the Seventh cavalry and in
command of the artillery school at
Fort Riley, Kan. He was born in Mau-
NEE, O., and after receiving an educa-
ton near his home entered West Point
academy, from which he was gradu-
ated in 1856. After his graduation he
sought military service. He was at
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MADAGASCAR'S QUEEN.
A Charming Colored Woman Now Thirty
Three Years of Age.

Queen Ranavalona III. of Madagas-
car, is lady thirty-three years of age,
is married to her prime minister,
Rainilaiariv0ny, who is the actual
ruler; but there is French protec-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22

RANAvALoNA, QUEEN OF MADAGAsCAR.
torate, formally recognized by British
diplomacy four years ago, and the
French resident general, with a small
military escort, not only forbids the
Hovas to negotiate with foreign pow
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22

Silver Plated Knives and Forks,
Sets in Plush Cases, IS cents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22

China Fine Decorated Cups and
Saucers IS cents and IS cents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-22
GENTLEMEN SHAVING SETS .
60 cents

Bohemian Glass Flower and Fruit
Baskets rs cents and SO cents.