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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
Italy Will Strike a Snag,

ROME, March 26.-Gen. Elena,
who was wounded at the battle OF
Adowa, is quoted as saying that no
Italian army was ever go badly
organized, fed and disciplined as
that with which he fought.
The three columns operating
against the Abyssinians were so
separated that contact was impos-
sible. The officers were without
maps, the country was quite I'M
known and no provisions were
made to meet emergencies. Gen.
Elena concluded with saying that
IL the war is continued, Italy will
be exposed to great disillusions.
vse DR.. Miles, NERVE PLAsTERs for sPINAN
WEAKNESS. AL druggists sell 'em for 25c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
Wilhelm Visits Vic.

CIMIEZ-oN-MEDIT =,
March 26.-The Emperor and
and Empress of Germany will pay
a visit to Queen Victoria here
today. These crowned heads had
expected to meet at the wedding
Of Princess Alexandra and Prince
Notwithstanding, at Copen-
hagen, April 20, but the Queen is
not able to make the journey, so
her German relative scome to her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
WIDOWED HEIREss APPEARS.
Her Claims to Her Husbands Millions
Dismay the Other Heirs.

BUTTE, Mon, March 26.-Con-
sternatiOn has been thrown into
the camp of the numerous heirs and
claimants Of the Davis millions
last night when Attorney NJ. j.
Cavanaugh filed petition in the
district court in behalf OF one Mrs.
Hulda Queen Davis, otherwise
known as Hulda Smell, of Kern
county, California, asking for the
revocation Of the old will and lay
ing claim to the whole estate Of
many millions, alleging that she is
the surviving wife of the dead mil
lionaire, Andrew Davis. Davis
was not known to have been mar
ried and his relatives here laughed
at the claims Of the California
woman, when first heard about
year ago. The petition makes
her claim serious, however.
She alleges she was married to
Davis, Aug. 10, 1912, in Carroll coun-
ty, Arkansas, and was his lawful
wife until his death in Butte, March
IA, 1890. Two children were born
to them, she says, one, May Isabel,
now Mrs. Isabella Marrow, of
Fresno, California, and the other
Laura Annie Calhoun, living in
San Francisco. Petitioner asks
that all property now in the hands
of the administrators be divided
among them according to law, by
which she is entitled to one-half
and each Of her daughters to one
fourth. After their marriage
Davis went to California and his
wife heard he was dead and she
married again. Later she moved
to California and met him again.
Mrs. Calhoun, one OF the daugh-
ters, is the mother OF Eleanor Cal
houn, the actress, now in Paris.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
GEORGETOWN, March %.
4. Cnlberson. Governor.

Hon. C. 4. CulberSon, Governor.
DEAR SIR am in receipt of
your letter. Your instructions will
be obeyed by the execution of
Mat. Mootry, as directed. | desire
to add, in regard to what has been
done in the matter, that while at
first your reprieve was hardly APP
proved of, the universal concensus
of opinion fully justities and COM
mends the course pursued. 1t
meets with my personal approval,
and 1 desire to thank you, on be-
half of the citizens of this county,
for the care, caution and wise
method you have adopted in this
matter. Very respectfully,
HENRY c. PURL,
Sheriff Williamson County.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
The Discovery Broadens.

LOUISVILLE, March ga spe'
cial from Harrodsburg, Kentucky,
says: Prof. II. S. Green, Of Har-
rodsburg academy, and B. F.
Spillman, a photographer, have
produced ak" rays from ordinary
heat radiation without any in
duction coil or Crooks tubes. They
have succeeded in producing some
excellent skiagraphs of various OBJ.
jects. The mysterious rays are
found to exist in ordinary heat
radiation and have been made to
penetrate several thicknesses oil
opaque substances.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
A Puff For OulberSon.

GEORGETOWN, Tex, March 90
Especial The following is the cor
respondence with reference to the
hanging Of Mat. MoOtry next Fri
day:
AUSTIN, Tex, March "a.
Henry c. Purl. Sheriff, Georgetown,
Texas.
Herewith I hand you state
ment in the matter of the applica-
ton for the Communication Of Mat.
Mootry's sentence, in the last par
agraph of which you will find that
1 decline to interfere, and direct
you to execute the sentence of the
court on Friday, March q, next.
Very respectfully,
c. A. CULBERsON,
Governor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
Totals
.3O3.93O 246.32O

Minneapolis-While the last
week was a quiet one mills sold
about as much flour as was made.
A moderate number of orders came
in from the domestic trade, but as
a rule the advance Of a week ago
checked business, buyers taking
flour only when their necessities
required them to do so.
Superior-Duluth-The flour mar
ket last week showed a slight i'm.
provement, though domestic buy
ers do not take kindly to the adj
vance.
Milwaakee-The production is
likely to show some increase this
week. Last weeks advance on
flour made business very dull,
though millers are now hopeful of
better times.
st. Louis and Southwestern
mand for flour was so meager and
prices generally so out of proper
ton to cost of milling wheat that
but few millers had a trade worth
mentioning.
Valley of the Ohio-Few millers
had more orders and were able to
work briskly, but the majority
speak of discouraging depression.
Buffalo, slight improvement
was perceptible in the demand for
flour, stocks appearing to decrease.
New York City-The volume of
business was not large and trade
was further retarded by bad
weather.
Philadelphia-Market was duller;
inclined to be lower in winters.
Boston-Jobbers and receivers
complained that their business was
completely demolished.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
Massacre in South Africa.

CAPE Town, Africa, March 90
The Matabeles Of the InZzs and
Filabusi districts have revolted
and massacred the white settlers,
including Commissioner Bentley.
The fugitive whites are flocking to
Bulowayo and Gwelo for protec-
ton. A detachment of seventy-five
volunteers with maxim gun has
been dispatched against the
natives.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
Hippolyte, of Hayti, Dead.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The
state department has received a
cablegram from United States
Minister Smythe, at Port Au
Prince, Hayti, confirming the
Paris report Of the death of Presi-
dent Hippolyte, Of Hayti. The
minister's cablegram gave no de-
tails, simply reading: 1.-The presi-
dent is dead"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
College Debate.

Topeka, Kan, March 26.-Ar-
rangements have been completed
for a joint debate here today be-
tween Drury College, of Spring
field, Mo-, and Washburn college,
OF Topeka. The question Of debate
is, "resolved, that theMonroe doct-
rine applies in the Venezuelan
case" A. Page and L. L. Lichliter
will speak for Drury.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
A Weddi NC.

BEEvILLE, Texas, March 90
Special.-Miss Nettie Taylor, Of
Live Oak county, was married to
Mr.. w. F. Hanna, Of Houston, at
the Methodist parsonage yesterday,
Rev. Theophilus Lee officiating.
The young couple left on the 10
O'Clock s. A. p. train for Houston,
their future home.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
Washington Society W edding,

WASHINGTON, March o. Ed
win Gwynne, nephew of Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, aud Miss Helen
Steele, will be married today. The
Vanderbilt party which has been
touring through the south on a spe.
cial train will be present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
Stock Markets,

ST. LOUIS, March 26.-Cattle
market a shade lower; Texas
steers, $500 to 1890 Sheep mar
ket steady; southern 1925 to 1915.
CHICAGO, March 26.-Cattle mar
ket steady; Texas steers $3.50 to
$3.45. Sheep market steady and
unchanged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26
The Weeks Milling News.

MINNEAPOLIs, March 26.-The
Northwestern Miller gives the fol-
lowing resume of the weeks mill
ing news:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-26

yJse DR.. Miles, NERVE PLAsTERs for sPINAN
Weakness. All druggists sell 'em for sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
The New "Cure."

One by one the fads blossom and wilt.
In spite Of the excitement of a president ial
campaign, people with the leisure and In
clination to magnify the small things OF
life have not neglected their favorite pur-
suits. The hygienic fad is one Of the most
common and persistent Of its genus. Its
obsolete forms are ridiculous, but it's every
new appearance brings ardent devotees
f1ocking to its standard. The blue glass
craze Is laughed at now, but 1t was taken
seriously in its day: quite as seriously as
the barefoot cure is now taken by the New
York people whose unprotected pedals
scatter the matin dew In Central Park. The
hygienic fad is unobjectionable. excepting
when 1t Is permitted to become boresome
topic Of conversation. In fact 1t has Its
possibilities of actual benefit. This benefit,
however, results In roundabout manner
in most cases. 1t is unlikely that the bare
foot pedestrians will imbibe medicine from
the dew; but 1t Is altogether probable that
getting up early enough to find the dew
will insure a regularity of habits and a
supply of fresh air calculated to produce
desirable results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

One week from today the public schools
of the District Of Columbia will be opened
for the coming scholastic year. About
eleven hundred teachers will greet the
nearly forty-five thousand pupils and will
at once proceed with the more or less diff
cult task of training the youthful mind so
that it may be the better prepared for sue
cessful participation In the struggle for ex-
istence. With this momentous effort there
is much public sympathy. but in this COM
munity that sympathy cannot be applied
as practically as 1t Is in other American
cities Here the residents are required to
contribute III taxes all that could he ex-
pected of them. but Congress alone has the
right to say how the money shall be spent
and therein IS the reason why the public
school system: In Washington Is less effect
i've than it should be. Internationally. our
system ranks high-even If it is trife top
heavy-but 1t suffers many handicap that
ought not TO be. considerable number of
the buildings need a great deal more of re-
pairing than could possibly be given them;
the needs were made plain to Congress, but
that body saw fit to be what 1T termed
economical in places where economy was
folly. and as a result some extremely I'M
desirable features of school life are still in
annoying existence. This improper eondi-
ton of affairs will soon cease to be If the
Commissioners and Congress will only heed
the sincere recommendations of the board
of school trustees; in whose estimates now
In the hands of the Commissioners and
soon to be submitted to the Secretary of
the Treasury provision has been conserva-
lively made for all things deemed essential
Extraordinary effort should not be neces-
sary to bring about sufficient appropria-
lon 81
order every school building in the District
OF Columbia, but so strangely are we gov
erned that great pressure is often needed
TO achieve results that should not be re-
garded as remarkable
Aside from the disabilities to which ref
erence has been made the schools will nm
doubtedly be III excellent shape. The corps
or teachers-thoroughly capable and bent
upon success-will have the hearty support
and cooperation of those who are charged
with administrative authority. II is IN
fortunate that the program for the year
does not contain more of manual training
In It's various forms. but everything possi-
bic to the board of trustees has been done
and much rnore will be done, If our city
council, which is the national LEGISLATURE
VIII only give force to the recommends
lions of the board as to manufacturing
Institutes. The demand for education of
the most practical sort steadily increases,
and sooner or later the demand will have
TO be supplied.
The work of making good citizens of
thousands of boys and girls will proceed as
usual throughout the scholastic year about
10 open, but. whatever may be the accom-
plishments along that line in the immediate
future. they will be insignificant when COM
pared with what wifi be done when the
Misunderstanding propositions of the board
have been fully realized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
The Maine Prodigy.

Chairman Hughes of the democratic state
committee of Maine is entitled to more
than passing notice. He is easily the n,ost
interesting discovery since DIR. Lemuel Gnl-
liver unearthed the man capable Of extract
Ing sunbeams from cucumbers
Under the very shadow Of the republican
majority descending in Maine. Mr. Hughes
Is buoyant and chock full of explanation
All he says, too. carries hope and comfort.
or Is calculated to do So to the silver
breast Appearances to the contrary, silver.
be says, has been making. and will TODAY
record. wonderful progress in Maine. Three
months ago-to wit. at the time the Hon.
Arthur Sewall and his friends were writing
gold platform for the Maine delegates to
Chicago to stand on-there were not five
thousand silver democrats, Mr.. Hughes
says, In the whole state of Maine He Is
dealing In round numbers, and evidently
favors lioeral estimates. He might have
made the figure five hundred. but he wisely
decided not to give the opposition any ex-
cuse for carpins and threw in forty-five
hundred for good measure. Today ffty-five
thousand votes will be thrown for silver
which, as Mr.. Hughes contends, shows the
marvellous strides the cause has made In
the state.
Here. undoubtedly. Is a lightning calcu-
lstor. And the value Of his discovery is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
A Suggestion to- the War DeDartmer

United States troops the whole country
over are now engaged IN practice marches
and In the doing of such other duty in the
field as Is likely to add to their soIdierlv
efficiency. The fieid-service idea is a good
one but 1t has not yet been carried far
enough. There IS annually more or less of
misunderstanding because troops become
weary of one locality. especially if 1t be of
the undesirable sort, and in their restiye-
ness md excuses for desertion. 1t Is now
the custom to transport troops from post
to post by railroads. and In some extreme
instances the custom Is a good one. but II
would be much better for all the parties
concerned were the transfers effected by
marching. Such a method would afford
the troops all the benefits they now secure
by these autumnal exercises and at the
same time The people would have half an
opportunity to know what a soldier looks
Ike and is in time of peace. An astonfsh-
ingly large percentage of the dwellers In
the agricultural regions have never seen a
soldier of the regular army and mainly for
that reason have no interest In the organi-
zstion- The War Department can do valu-
able educational work and at the same time
save little money IL it will reduce its
patronage of railroads to a minimum The
results will be profitable all around
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
Suit and
Telescope Cases

For the college girl or boy. A
brand-new stock of the best sorts,
and as very special values we name
the following:
SUIT CASES of heavy leather. steel mot wood,
fraines. three hinges, linen lined, brass lock
"a inches long. The lowest price nam.,l for
same class Of goods.
$375 each
TELESCOPE CASES OF heavy canvas, strongly
made, heavy leather straps. Is inches long.
6oc. each
Larger sizes il you wish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
THE STAR ny MAIL.

The Star win be mailed to any address In
the United States or Canada II ordered at
this office in person or by letter or postal
card. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this. Terms: Is
cents per week: Is cents for two weeks. or
80 cents per month. Invariably in advance
Subscribers changing their address from
one Post-oiiics to another should give the
isst address as we'll as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
SHOOTING STARS.
Powerful COmDetitfOn.

Young man. said her father. IT think
you are straightforward, energetic per-
son. and l should not object to you in the
slightest as son-in-law. However, my
daughters wishes in such a matter must
be consulted
do you not think that she will even
tually return my devotion?''-
Very likely. But you must give her
time. She has just bought new bicycle
you know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

in It's wide Application. Take New York
Tsmmany-Always . courageous stsckler fol
prfnciples-went to Saratoga three months
ago shouting for gold and Whitney. Today
those worthless are boarding their train foz
Buffalo shouting for Bryan and free silver
clear gain for silver, made after thor
oush and patient examination Of the Ques-
ton.
Take Pennsylvania Four months ago the
democrats Of that state declared for gold.
Last week fragment of the party declared
for silver. But that fragment was a clear
gain for silver. It IVES unknown four
months $50
The fact that Maine Is going republican
Overwhelmingly today. and that New York
and Pennsylvania are certain to follow suit
In November. largely with the assistance
Of democratic votes. detracts nothing from
Mr.. Hughes' system of mathematics His
object Is only to show the growth Of silver
sentiment in the country; and by holding
that three months ago there was no silver
sentiment In the east at all, but that now
thousands will vote for Mr.. Bryan, he
sCstains himself to his own satisfaction.
He is a very remarkable man. this Mr..
Hughes. Mr.. Bryan reeds him in his
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
WOf1lem's
Umbrellas.
Two special values.

Two special values.
Twilled Gloria Umbrellas. 28-inch. tight rolling
varied assortment OF handles, including tural
wood. fancy horn, Dresden aud mourning Extra
ordinarily good value
$Ioo each.
All-silk Umbrellas In black blue red and brown
.26-inch. tight rolling Dresden and natural han
dies. Special price,
$2.25 each.
Mems Store. list floor. .lOO7 F ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

The public likes to be deferred to. 1t Is
never advisable for candidate to appear
to take his cleo ton too much as a matter
OF course. Mr.. Bryan was probably appre-
hensive that speech by him from the
steps of the Capitol might be regarded as
very premature dress rehearsal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
Fruit
JARS.

9-ga1. size, 65c per dozen.
Tomorrow shall offer lot of 1a-gallon Glass
Fruit Jars, with Mason's patent porcelain lined
tops. each dozen put up In neat case with rutbers
and opener-complete.
65c per doz
Also another lot OF Tin-top Jelly
Tumblers at
21c per doz
9th floor. .IIth ST. bldg)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
Children'S MUSLIN
Underwear.

A complete stock Of Undergar-
ments in styles and shapes adaptable
for little children.
Good Muslin Drawers. with deep hem and cluster
of tucks, for children from to 10 years
I21c. per pair.
BETTER quality Muslin Drawers. rufie of EN-
broidery, cluster OF tucks worked buttonholes.
- csc. per pair.
Good Muslin Waists worked buttonioles, pearl
buttons, well made. Sizes 1 to years.
12Ic. each.
Good Jean Waists. buttons and buttonlroIes
strongly made. Sizes to 10 years.
I21c. each
Colored Night Gowns. double yoke, Hut.,i I'd
STYLE collar. full sleeves with cuffs pearl
buttons Sizes 3 TO II years
$50. each.
Good Muslin Night Drawers well made horn
buttons worked buttOnhOes
soc. per pair.
I'd floor. 10th ST. bIdgD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

ut seems to me-" said the editor to the
rev reporter, that 1t took good deal Of
time for you to interview that man.
II couldn't help it, was the reply. 81
had to spend seven or eight hours reading
up the files of the paper, so as to find out
what you'd like me to have him say"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

The campaign biographer has been ex-
ceptionally busy. From the magnificent
eulogies of all the candidates in the field
the soothing inference may be drawn that
the country will be reasonably safe no
matter " hich is elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

Lii Hung Chnns's Impressions.
Go ahead and write your book,
If you think your people need it.
We will thank our lucky stars
None of us can ever read 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

If the public only knew 1t Mr. Coxey is
doubtless saying some very sarcastic things
about the front steps of the Capitol Just
now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
Ornamental
Parquetry
Flooring.

Parquetry consists of ornamental
strips and blocks of hard wood fast
ened together at edges and On back
In slabs OF convenient size for laying.
We make Parquetry floors and
will be pleased to name you est
mates of cost, submitting drawings
and samples without charge. The
different woods employed and the
patterns selected determine the cost.
Our entire fourth floor is laid with
Ornamental Parquetry, from which
you can get an excellent idea of the
beauty Of this style of floor.
leave orders on 9Th -four .llth St bldg }
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

Only one hundred and twenty-five men
vere employed on the rev city post-office
building today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

A Chicago newspaper has department
entitled impressions from Idiotville.'
Chicago never was conspicuous for local
pride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

Mr.. Hill still asserts that he is a demo-
crat, but when 1t comes to designating
which kind he is compelled to pause and
ponder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

Ii Hung Changs statement that there is
no doubt that President Cleveland is the
head of his cabinet is one which will have
to go unchalienged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
OCCUPIED.

It's often that ye hear OF an official
Thet contemplates a-droppin out OF view,
On account of office bein' prejudicial
Ter his own affairs tibet needs attendin' to-
He's afraid O. fallin' back In his perfession
An some day gittin' stranded unawares,
So he makes ambition yield. weth great dis
erection,
Ter the urgency of personal affairs
1 haven't got a case in litigation,
Nor Office calls of any sort ter mind.
But the farm begins ter threaten ruination,
An the garden-truck Is runnn' way be-
hind.
An I've got ter pillow an SOW an git the
wheat in,
Though I'll ne'er desert my country In
her cares,
I'll hev ter drop the marchin' an the
meetin'
On account Of urgent personal affairs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

In case involving demand on his gold
supply John Bull never hesitates about
letting the other man do the worrying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

How did the critics treat Jingolfe
musc?'
"Um. Well, the kindest thing they said
about 1t was that 1t was not original"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14

1t looks as if some of the sultan's numer-
Gus promissory documents were about to
go to protest.