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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
CHINA'S NAVAL DEAL.
She Wants to Purchase the two
Brazilian War Ships.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2O.-A Chinese agent
is in Washington negotiating with Sena-
tor Mel d. nca, minister for Brazil, for
the purchase Of the NicthOrOy and the
Andradra These vessels were fitting
out in New York under MendOnca'S
supervision, to aid the Brazilian govern
ment to out down MelO'S inSurgent navy
Peace now reigning in Brazil, the ships
are lying at Rio or in some harbOr to the
south, al d it is considered that President
MOraes would be glad to dispose of them,
hi> present naval force being sufficient
without this emergency squadron II two.
An officer of the NicthorOy has been ap-
preached by the Chinese agent, and asked
to name the terms under which be would
navigate the vessel to Wei Hal Wei, and
serve three months thereafter in war
fave ag inst the japanese. He demand
ed $500 for the latter service.
The purchase Of either or both or the
vessels would depend upon the enlistment
of several of the officers and part OF their
crews This is why tho Chinese agent
treats with Medonca, instead OF with
the authorities at Rio.
The SallnSki dynamite gun on the
NcJhOrOy is the man reason why China
wants the vessel. 1t served its purpose
in the Brazil war by inspiring terror
among the Insurgents, rather than by
any real service The Chinese agent
thinks it will serve the same purpose
against the japanese: indeed, MendOn-
cas- enemies are denOuncing him for
his expensive and useless purchase and II
would strengthen his position ii he conId
make good trade with China. The
purchase money would go to pay for the
new Brazil navy. now building, to the
Armstrong; If the Meth roy is solo" sad
an agent familiar with the negotiations
The SalnSki gun goes with it," That
gun ought to have a chance to prove its
merits. but. reVretfuIly, the war would
be over before the Chinese can use it. The
vessel will be commanded and manned by
Americans if the deal goes through and
then you would see some real fighting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
ONE OF PINKERTON'S
OLD MAN BRIDGEMAN GOES OVER
THE DIVIDE.
He Will Know More Now Than He
Ever Found out as Life
Long Agent of PInkerton.

CHICAGO, His, Dec. 2O-Samn NJ.
Bri geman died last night at the resi-
Oence of his daughter, Mrs. ID. Wagner,
in Evanston, at the age of IS. He was
born in Fairfax county, Va, aud during
he 4O'S enlisted in the mari corps OF
the Unied States. While i'm this service
he trave ed through almost every cOun-
Try in the worlH. When the Mexican war
broke out he Joined the mounted rifle
regiment which afterward became the
third cavalry. He was wounded at the
battle of Chepultepec. and was afterw8rd
made Sc geant for his bravery.
In 1855 he met Allan Plnkerton, the fOun.
der of the detective agency, and went IN
TO his service. When the war OF the ie-E
bellion broke out Mr.. Pinkerton was
placed in charge of the secret service of
the United 5 ateS army, and chief among
his aids was BridGeman. AT one time he,
tuge her with Price Lewis. was detailed
to ii ud out the strength and Notifications
of the confederate troops in West Nir-
GINA. Lewis was disguised as an Eng
liSh nobleman and Brdgeman as his ser
want They boldly went TO Gen. Wise, at
Charleston and told him they would like
to know something about the situation
of affairs The General entertained them
royalty and told them all they wanted to
know. They remained WiSe'S guests for
about three weeks, babe sdieu to their
host and started ostenSibly TO drive to
Richmond, but ia really took a cross road
through the Kawaha mountains, and
eventually landed on the Ohio river.
Gen Mcclellan at once advised the troops
am brought on the battle of Rich Noun
tain and Laurel Hill, the first federal vic
tory during the war.
After the war Bridgeman returned to
Chicago as an operative in the employ Of
PM ertUn'S national detective agency,
a had been with them continually ever
since, although for the last three years he
has been retired on pension. The fun
eral will take place Friday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
DR.. McGLYNN RESTORED.
He Makes His Peace With the Arch
bishop.

NEW YORK, Dec 20 "A special to the
WorId from Washington, says: Mon
SignOr Satolli, the papal delegate, through
statement that the Rev. Edward Nc
Glynn has made his peace with Arch
bishop COrrigan. DR. Papi stated that
Father McGlynn' letter to Archbishop
CorTigan had led to the settlement of all
differences between them. The letter was
entirely formal, merely announcing that
the writer was willing to recognize
the authority of the Archbishop and
hereafter submit TO the will OF his super
Tors in the church and asking that he be
given some position in the ArchbShOp's
diocese.
DR.. Papi says that Archbishop Corri-
gan was pleased to receive the letter, as
he likes and admires Father McGlynn.
lie has desired this reconciliation for
some time, and only required that Father
McGlynn should recognize the authority
bestowed upon his grace by the church.
MOnsignOr SatOlli, according TO DIR.
Papi, took great interest in the matter
and had part in bringing about the re .
cancellation. While the doctor would
not give the details OF the proceedings,
yet he left it to be understood that it was
through the papal delegates efforts that
peace had been finally restored.
1t is not certain that Father McGlynn
will be assigned to duty by Christmas
day, nor what will be gwen him, but that
he has been restored to full favor is Ger.
tain and place in the church work will
follow,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
IS IT BIGAMY ?
If so, How Could the Mother Tell
the Truth.

FALL RIVER, Mass. Dec. 2O.--Henry K
Bate, of Paterson, N. j., came to this
city nearly two years ago. He boarded in
the family of Ellen McKinnen. The am
lily consisted of the mother, Elizabeth,
her daughter. and iive-year old orphan
niece.
Between the daugher and the bOarder
an affection soon sprang up, which re-
suited in the marriage In August, 1898.
Now the husband is locked up charged
with bigamy.
Bate represented himself as a wdower,
that he had been superintendent OF
Baptist Sunday school and had one child.
A short time ago he visited Paterson and
brought home his little girl. One day the
child suddenly began to talk of her mann
ma, aud TO the dismay Of the listeners, it
was discovered that the child's mother
was living.
The McKinnenS began an investigation
which landed Bate in jail.
He had married Mary Scanton on Sep
TENDER Is. 1887, in Paterson.
Sarah RidgOmy, mother OF Bate, VINO
still lives in Paterson, came here to visit
them and told them that all her son had
said was true.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
A BANQUET OF HORSE FLESH WITH
ALL THE H0N0RS.
A DOCTOR PROVES THAT A HORSE
WE'LL COOKED CAN BE EATEN
AND ITS FLESH RELISHED.
1t Was Equal to Elk or Deer Meat
and Way Ahead OF Ordinary
Beef in Tenderness and
Flavor, so Said
the Guests.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-A banquet of
horse flesh was given by Veterinary Sur
gen Amos. ID. hOpki ms, OF Newark, last
evening. The kitchen was given over TO
the chef and his assistants, the dining
room and parlors tt the guests, the
ladies of the Doctors family having been
banished 10 the upper rooms. Three
walters took up a constant communica
ton between the table and the kitch, n
and the Doctor kept his place at the
head of the table through Iut the evening,
meeting each new conner and urging him
to eat, or repeating the history of the
horse they were eating and telling how
wholesome horse flesh is and how he eX-
poets it to take its place in the markets Of
the country in short time, to be sold on
its merits
The most practical argument for the
introduction OF horse meat, however, was
the manner in which it was served upon
this occasion, and it seemed certain that
the rich as well as the poor would be
firmly convinced of its merits II they
could get it cooked as DR.. Hopkins PIE
pared it last light. There were horse
chops, richly favored and nouriSh ing,
boiled saddle horse, with horse radiSh
sauce and broiled tenderlOin OF horse,
while the piece 'de resistance" was rib
roast. There was roast and plenty OF
b7Oiled steaks and Dreaded outlets with
all Imaginable gravieS and relSheS, and
variety of vegetables. There was great
deal of ocular conversation at the table
and all sorts OF horse talk but not the
slightest indication of qualmiShneSs,
Everybody went there with the inten.
tion of eating meat which the doctor had
cooked. and the first taste of palatable
soup encouraged all to go on with the
courses.
The verdict was generally expressed by
comparisons with beef, though few said
it reminded them of elk aud veniSOn. hut
all seemed to agree that it wa better
than the average beef in flavor and tex
ture.
The tenderlon was especially good,
while the pot roast and rib roast were not
in any way lacking In tenderness and
flavor.
DR.. Hopkins explained how he got the
horse and what inspired him to get up
the banquet. He did not disguise the fact
that the animal was old. He said that 1t
had been in the possession of one man for
20 years, and was at least six years old
when he boughtiJ.
The owner did not want to sell the ami
nal into life of hardship, and asked Dr.
HOPKINS to kill 1t.
The doctor then decided to give horse
flesh banquet and he had the animal
killed, butche ed and cut up by butcher.
The meat was hung in a refrigerator for
two weeks before IL was served, The soup
was made of the tai and the choice parts
were cooked in the various ways by one
of the leading cooks of the city. AT least
100 invitations were sent out, and fully
one half OF those who were inv tied attend
ed the feast
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
ARMY NEWS.

REPORTED SPECIALLY FOR THE LIGHT.
While playing tennis yesterday after
noon Captain Augur, of the Fifth
cavalry, was hit by a tennis ball.
The gallant captain paid no atten-
ton to the injury at the time but after
the game was concluded he realized that
he had heen more than slightly hurt. He
is at present confined to his quarters.
Governor Hogg, accompanied by his
staff, will leave Austin on the afternoon
or the 2lSt inst, and pay visit to General
Wheaton. The governor will be met at
the |, & e. n depot by the cavalry squad
ron and on his arrival at the Post will
receive a salute OF II guns fired by the
artillery. On the dav following Saturday
he will be given a rev ew of ali tue troops
when the whole strength of the Post, from
the General commanding, down, Will
turn out. Time of review will be given
later.
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant
Murray. Fifth cavalry, has changed his
Office to No. II in the rectangle.
A board consisting of Captain Adams,
LeutenantS' Davis and Mauldin, will in
veStigate and report upon the alleged de-
SerliOn of Blacksmith Adams, Troop +,
Seventh cavalry. PrivateS Sherad, Of the
Band, Br)ndon, of Company f Egh-
teenth infantry and Wagner and Chit
wood of the light battery.
Two cadets at West Point having re-
Gently had difficulty, settled the affair
in the ring They both fought hard and
are now under the surgeons care. One OF
the contestants is from Kentucky and the
o her from Arkansas.
The military committee of the house
has reported faVOrably the amendment
rnui6 for tho rntirGmpnt Of enlisted
men who have served twenty-five years
in the army and navy and are physically
dis abled for further active service. The
amendmen; was introduced in the house
on the 9TH instant an that 1t has already
cen favoraby reported indicates that
the committee proposes to push for pas
sage at the earliest moment.
1t is said that Secretary Lamont has
recently issued in tructions to recruiting
officers prohibiting further enlistment of
married men, or minors. except those who
wish to become members OF mllitaU
bands.
Its understood that the sentence In
the case of Major Wham, paymaster, is
now before the president.
There are two commissioned officers in
the service who are not naturallZed cltl-
ZenS OF the United States. Secretary La
mont has forwarded them c0mmunica-
ton asking them if they desire to natur-
aliZe.
The percentage of non. commissioned
officers who are citizens is 7S OF, OF . liens
21.9S; citizen privateS "A Is, aliens 1885.
Captain Guest, Eighth cavalry, has re-
ported to the retiring board for examina-
ton.
General Miles has asked to have Cap
tain Patten, assistant Quartermaster, de-
tailed for duty at Governors Island.
Leave OF absence for one month is
granted Lieutenant Stark, assistant sur
geOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
An Undiscovered Murderer.

jamestown, n. j., Dec. 20.-The effect
OF the 81. 500 reward which was offered for
the capture OF the murderer OF the Shear
man woman, has already begun to show
itself. Detectives from various parts Of
the country have commenced to swarm in
to town and the livery men are doing
quite business, carrying strangers to
the scene of the murder. So far not clue
to the murder has been found that will
stand the test of Investigation, and the
crime remains an apparently impenetrat-
able mystery. II has been suggested th1t
picture of the murderer may possibly b
found on the relina of the dead wOman's
eyes. and the coroner has arranged to
have them photographed, but he has lit
tie hone of meeting with any success.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
A SHARP KODAK SNAP.
How the Camera Answers as a Po-
lice DeIectOr

New York. Dec. CA mass meeting
was held in Hanson PDa'e Baptist church
last night. at the cal Of th'. league for the
enforcement /, ( the law in Brooklyn, and
he crowd which hled the pews was
treated To a surprise
The agent OF the society had pressed he
camera into rvlcp aid they were SnO" n
upon screen. with the aid Of st~reop-
ttcOG, some oft thu snap shots ia ken last
Sunday. The greater part Of the. views
were saloon eXreriOrS. showing uniformed
policemen staudiwg idly in front OF the
doors, while children with beer cans were
entprirg by the side doors
In more than one Instance the untiring
camera had taken he p ,lIceman'S mum
Der. The iEureS o. the official shields
we're indistinct on the screen, but 1t l.
said that the numbers have been made
matter OF record for use elsewhere. The
utter Inconsistencies Of the figures In
he picture to the presence OF a camera
tiend was one of the features of the col
lection.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
COLORADO MURDER.
A RAILROAD SUPERINTENDENT
KILLED IN COLD BLOOD.
Trouble Over Railway Rlght-of-Way
Led up to the Tragedy-1nno-
cent Man the Victim.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. Dec. 20.-Rich-
ard Newell, Jr., general superintendent
and chief engineer of the Midland Ter
minal railway. was shot by A. w. Van
hOUten, a miner, near Independence last
night II was the result of difficulty
The owners of the Black Wonder
mine could not agree with the railroad
company as to damage done the property
by passing over 1t. and arbitration was
decided upon, which gave the Black
Wonder verdict for $50. OF this sum
the Midland Terminal paid only sl25, and
one of the owners, Gus. Goeman, told the
men who lived in cabin standing
directly on the right-of-way, not to let
the people disturb the house under any
circumstances. The railroad line swerved
around the cabin, thus making it neceS-
sary for all trains in passing to come al
most to a standst II at the point in ques-
ton. Newell was out on the road in a
special car. When the train reached
the ca Din Newell signalled the engineer to
stop, and jumping off, pulled a paper
from his pocket aud walked in the house.
Suddenly Newell came out, and instantly
NsnhOuten appeared in the door with
rifle. A quarter of a minute later the
weapon was discharged, and Newell fell
dead.
Vanhouten claims he shot in Self-de-
Tense, but six railroad men VINO witnessed
the murder will testify that Newell was
unarmed VanhOuten had no interest in
the property in dispute. He has been
taken to Jail at Colorado Springs and the
body of Newell will be shipped to Cleve-
land, Ohio, for burial. He was ~ years
old. His father lives at Newburyport,
Mass.
Besides Vanhouten. who did the shoot
ing, his partner, w. H. HOskin, has also
been arrested as accessory to the crime.
DENVER, Dec 20.-Oilicers Of the Mid
land terminal railroad will attempt to
bring justice to those whom they regard
as accessories to the murder OF Newell.
1--WE consider Goeman. who hired another
man to guard the cabin, as even more
guilty than the man who did the shoot
ing" said Manager COllbran.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
OVERDUE VESSELS.
Fourteen Pacific Ocean Boats and
800 People Missing Since the
Storm

SAN Francisco, Dec % There are
now ten ships overdue on the coast and
800 lives at stake.
The vessels are the two steamers
Montzerrat. fourteen days from No
Mains: the steamer Keeveenaw,
10 DAYS from Nanaimo: the bark Germa
MIA. 14davs from Sea tie; the bark COlum
bia, "A days from Port Blakely; the ship
j. b. Brown, II days from NanaimO; the
bark Sea King, l6 days from Nanaimo;
the SchoOnerS Mary and Ida, IS days
from Shoal Water Bay; the ship
Red Rock, IA days from San Francisco to
Portland: Ship Gleniwi, Is days from
San Francisco TO Portland; the barn Do
minion - days from San Francisco TO
Puget Sound.
The bark Germania, one Of the vessels
overdue, has been sighted; she Is II days
out from Seattle. But one of the other
sailing vessels is that long overdue, and
their owners are now more hopeful.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
CHICAGO CALLS THE TURN.
Indictments Preferred For Late Elec-
ton Frauds.

CHICAGO. Ills, Dec. 20 Indictments
were voted last night by the grand jury
against men alleged TO be guilty of cleo
ton frauds, November 6, in the 18th
or, cinct of the "a ward Throughout the
individuals are polio men Or citT en-
ployes. This ton is The first fruit Of
the work of the civic federation. Here
are the men AID to be on the list: p +.
Back we'll, policeman; John Film Fred
Holster, Iicem n; Den is Maloney, CRY
hall emplOyP, 9 \. Storms. policeman;
VIM. Swe npy, bartender; VIM. RUNS
lage. subcnntTacrOr: James K, an
TWAS rumOred about he or mnal court
after the jury adjourned that three other
men were on the list, tut their names
co Id not be ascrrtainAd. The persons
against whom the indIctmen were re-
turned are charged with intimidatng
and herwiSH interfering wi h the legal
vote of he 18th precinct In the Bath ward.
Sufficient testimony. IL is aid, was
heard by the grand jury which would
lead to Indictments of many others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
A BIG FAILURE
Mack, of Milwaukee, Goes to the
Wall.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 2O.-The store
OF II. S. Mack, an old and prominent
clothing house, was closed under chattel
mortgage, issued by both A. Mack and
others, and last night real estate and
chattel mortgages amounting to Sl25, eco.
were placed on record by various Milwau-
kee and eastern parties.
Herman s. Mack was the sole prOprie
tor of the establishment. 1t is asserted
by the attorneys interested In the case
that this will scarcely pay the mortgage S
OF the establishment. The financial
trouble of Mr. Mack began at the time of
the money scare, when he lost his bank
facilities by the closing of the bank he
had dealt with; then followed the depre-
citation of goods and the poor business,
and in the last two years business that
formerly amounted to 100000 annually
has not been $4,000 per annum, with eX-
pense nearly as large as before. tits not
at present known just what disposition
will be made of the stock TO satisfy the
claims
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
Abyssinian Arabs Def ated +.

ROME, Italy. Dec. 3O.-A.dispatch from
MaSSOwah, Egypt, announces that SIX
mand of Major LoSeli, defeated the
Arabs near Halai, and a large num-
Der of natives were killed. The ltal an
force lost ten killed and twenty two
were wounded II was composed entire
iv of native soldiers, drilled and Differed
bv Italians. 1t is believed this
victory will prevent further intris"eS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
Too Much Campaign.

New YORK, Dec. 2O.-Mayor Hopkins,
of Chicago, arrived in this city last even
ing, having come over to consult special
lists about the condition of his throat.
For the last seven years he has been suf
fering from throat trouble and during
the recent election campaign in Chicago
he lost his voice for time from speaking
in the open air. Mr.. Hopkins is looking
perfectly well, but when he talks it is
with quite an effort and his voice is
hoarse. He will leave for Philadelphia
this morning to consult with DR.. j. q.
Reeves, throat specialist OF that city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
swindled Poultry Raisers:

DENVER, Col, Dec. 2O.-Geo. L. Tarrey
and w. J. Halen have been arrested on a
charge of receiving stolen goods. IL is
alleged they sent circulars in the names
of the Iowa and Nebraska Produce and
Game company and w. j. Halen & Co. to
Kansas City and Nebraska farmers,
promising fabulous prices for fowls and
never paid cent on them after the pro q.
duce was received,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
With Designs on Nicaragua.

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Dec. 2O.-An
agreement has been formed between Soto
and Zaldivar, it is reported, by which the
former will head a revolution here, while
Xaldivar is to fight against Nicaragua.
The government has been informed that
an attempt will be made to land a lot Of
arms for the rebels now on the way from
Nav ORLEANS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
The Katy Knocked Out.

GALVESTON. Tex Dec. 2O.-(Special.)-
The court of Civil Appeals TODAY az
frmed the case of o colt vs.. | X q n
Railway company. firm Harris county
This is a suit of ne NJ X. IL L 10 get in
to Galveston over the Galveston, Houston
and ii anderson railway, leased by the L.
& G. n, and knocks out the Katy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
Can II Re SOP

1t is reported on the streets that a
ridiculouSly low bid on the sewers would
be submitted, and that the party bidding
would forfeit the 5000, to the city, in
which event, work on construction Of the
sewers would be postponed until after the
election 10 February. There are tricks
in trades "
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
HUNGARIAN EARTHQUAKE.
Unusually Severe Shock Felt That
Shook Down the Houses,

BUDA PEsTH. Hungary. Dec. 20. "A
minute. was experienced Yesterday at
Cavic, in South Hungary. Many hOu 'es
fell and the walls of others cracked, roofs
fell in and cornices tumbled into the
streets. Less violent shocks were felt to-
day. The inhabitants Of Cavic are panic
stricken, and passed the night in the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
Warmer Weather.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2n.-For eastern
Texas: Fair, warmer tonight, SOutherly
winds.
For Oklahoma and Indian Territory;
Fair and warmer tonight, increasing
cloudinesS Friday souther'y winds.
For Arkansas: FAR and warmer with
variable winds becoming SOuJherly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
New Editor for Harper's Weekly

Harper'S Weekly, which, since the death
Of Geo. William Curtis, has been vacant,
Will in the future be occupied by Henry
LOOMS Nelson. The new editorin chief.
vino will assume the editorial helm of the
weekly on Monday next, is we'll known
political writer and for nearly 20 years
has been identified with contemporaneous
political literature.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
Russian DISCRIMINATION Now.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 2O.-The Novosti
says the council of empire has sanctioned
an increase in the cotton import duty.
This has been done probably az the IN
stance OF the cotton growers OF Turke-
stan. who complained of the competition
Of American grown cotton.