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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26
THE sAENGERFEsT.
Seventeen Singing Societies, So Far, Will
Be Represented.

Seventeen Singing Societies, So Far, Will
Be Represented.
The Saengerfest, which is being
arranged to begin on April 21st,
will represent forty years of de-
velopment in the German singing
associations in Texas. There are
at present thirty or more such as
sociations in the state. Seventeen
of the largest of these will partici-
pate in the Saengerfest. 1t is not
to be understood, however, that
German societies exclusively are
to be represented. Our own city
alone will furnish two English
singing choruses. But the occa-
lion is German in spirit and origin I;
majority of the talent en-
nagGd is German talent; it is
therefore held under the auspices
of the German association.
The Saengerfest will be a mile
stone in the development Of
musical talent in this state. No
outside talent will be employed
except in the case of the orchestra.
Twenty pieces from the north will
be~engaged, which, added to the
Beethoven Maennerchor orches-
ira, will be as fine a body of mu-
ysicians as ever performed in the
state.
San Antonio viii be represented
by five German quartette clubs,
the English Quartette club, the
Choral club and the Mixed chorus
of the Beethoven Maennerchor, in
all about hundred and seventy
voices; while there are about for
ty-five hundred voices from the
rest OF the state. The Musical
Union, of Austin, consisting of the
best talent of that city, and num-
bering seventy voices, is also ex-
pected TO participate.
Among the many good things
that will be presented, the old
classic sHaydn's oratorio of "The
-Four Seasons will be sung.
Three performances will be
given, two nights and a matinee.
Practice begins next week.
It is assured that the meeting
win be a factor for culture whose
influence eas hardly be estimated.
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twenty days after notice from said
City Council to remove the same |;

twenty days after notice from said
City Council to remove the same !;
and in case of such removal by said
city, the expense thereof shall be
paid by the grantee to said city.
Sec. 3. This license is granted
upon the condition that the grantee
shall conform to all existing or
future ordinances Of said city gov
erning the construction or opera
ton OF railroads in the streets of
said city.
Sec. 4. The license hereby grant
ed shall not be assigned or leased
without the consent Of the City
Council of said city expressed by
ordinance; and in case of any
attempted assignment or lease
thereof, no rights shall pass there-
by, and the license hereby granted
shall thereupon Immediately ter
inmate.
Sec. .. II the grantee shall vio-
late any OF the conditions or stipu-
lations herein expressed, other than
section 4, after notice from said
City Council to the grantee Of such
violation, and a continuance of
such violation for ten days after
such notice, the said City Council
may, by ordinance, declare this
license forfeited.
Passed and approved January
Goth, 1896.
(Signed) HENRY ELMENDoRF,
Mayor.
Attest:
E. r. NORTON,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26
THE MIDwJNTBR FAIR.
work Progressing Rapidly : Interesting
News and Notes,


work Progressing Rapidly : Interesting
News and Notes.
Inc scenes at the Midwinter fair
are becoming more active and live
iier as the opening day approaches.
a large force of men is at work on
Inc various exhibits, and Mr.. Rose
Is Kept constantly busy answering
questions and giving orders, from
the time he sets his foot into the
building until he leaves it.
IN the opening night, January
-, Prof. Con Boyle and mando-
lin sextette will render popular
airs, and Soils orchestra will be on
hand to entertain the visitors.
February i will be Children's
gay. Handsome medals to the
boys and girls, Is years of age, for
Pe best essay on "The Midwinter
Fair ana ens sEs 2 .sss. of San j.
Antonio;n to the girls, IA years OF
age and under, for the best baked
cake; to the girl for the best
dressed doll, the clothing to be
made by the girl owning the doll,
and to the boys for the best essay
on ''The Best Outside Sport fol-
Boys.o
On Educational day, February 8,
Prof. w. b. Seeley will lecture on
"The University of Texas and It's
AFFILIATED Schools
The railroads announce a fare
and third for the round trip from
points along the line to this city
and expect to bring in big crowds.
The International will run an
excursion from Austin, February
5, at $3.50 for the round trip.
On Governors day, February 5,
the Arkansas Pass will run an ex-
cursion from Nueces, Arkansas, San
Patrici0 and Bee counties, and on
German day, February 6, the Sap
will haul the people from Lavaca,
Dewitt, Karnes, Wilson, Kerr,
Kendall and Bandera counties at
greatly reduced rates to see the
fair.
The following is a list of the
lady commissioners in charge:
onorary lady commissioners
Mesdames M. A. Maverick, II. P.
Bee, E. M. Canterbury, F. Herff,
ST., Caroline Kampmann, Johanna
Stoves. Lady commissioners
Mesdames s. M. johnson, Henry
Elmendorf, Frank Grice, j. NJ.
George, III. d. Kampmann, J. F.
Wade, Albert Maverick, Ada
Waelder, A. w. Houston, j. l..
Slayden, John A. Fraser, E. B.
Chandler, T. II. Franklin, G. w.
Ogden, John J. Stevens, b. F.
YQaRufE, +. HSrff, Jr, VIM. Au-
prey, Mayer Half, Solomon Half,
A. G. Schryver, j. III. McLeary, s.
J. Wash and Miss M. A. Lamb.
Mr.. C. III. Mueller is having a
handsome pavilion erected on the
third floor, which would be credit
to any fair.
Mr.. Charles j. Chabot is giving
his daily attention for an elegant
exhibit of Wagner & Chabot on the
first and second floors. He is be-
ing assisted by Gus Froebel, Bruce
Fries, Albert Winkler, l.. NJ. John
son, Adolph Lawrence, John Ives
and A. II. Cadwallader. A cook
has been engaged to turn out pas
try cooked on the Buck stoves.
A force of men has been at work
all week arranging an exhibit for
Mr.. L. Wolfson, which will consist
of upholstery and house furnishing
goods.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26
E. r. NORTON,
City Clerk.
To the Creditors Of the San Antonio Build
ers Supply Company.

Tbs State Of Texas, County OF Bexsr:
Yon are hereby notified that the San
Antonio Builders Supply Company, of
the County of Bexar, State of Texas. on
the 18th day Of January A. d. 1896, exc
cuted a deed of assignment conveying to
the undersigned all OF its property, for
the benefit of all of its creditors, share
ard share alike; and that the und ersiQned
accepted said trust and has duly qualified
as required by law Hereunder.
All OF the said creditors of the San An
tonic Builders Supply Company must,
within four months after the publication
OF this notice, make known to the under
signed their and each of their consent in
writing, and within six months from the
date OF this notice, file their and each of
their claims, as prescribed by law, with
the undersigned, who resides at the CITY
OF San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas,
which Is also his postofice address
Witness my hand, this 2lSt day of Jan
uary A ID. 1896.
% PIT j. J. STEVENS, Assignee
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Taxation means government,
without taxation government
would be impossible.
The people constitute the state
or the city, they make the govern.
ment. Yet there are people who
look upon the government as a
sort of foreign enemy or institu-
ton separate and apart from them.
selves.
To bleed the city, to get the best
OF the city, to avoid paying taxes;
in fact, to squander the public
revenue, is considered legitimate,
even by those whose sworn duty it
is to protect the city's interests
the interests OF all its inhabitants.
Private corporations that have
received valuable franchises from
the city, involving the use OF the
streets, added TO public subsidies,
entrench themselves behind the
courts and tear the breast OF the
benefactor that warmed them to
life.
Men entrusted with the public
business forget that they are pub.
lie servants and assn me to be the
masters Of the people. 1t is these
things that cause a feeling OF re-
volt among the thinking people.
The power to tax Is tho greatest
that is entrusted to government,
and must be exercised only to
maintain government for the
benefit of the people-not for the
benefit Of the peoples servants !;
not to forward the selfish plans of
officeholders; not to enrich any one.
When taxation exceeds a certain
limit 1t is considered unbearable
and this limit has been well placed
at certain figure. The maximum
tax that should be placed upon the
taxpayer, for all purposes of state,
county and city should not exceed
So per 500; 500 81, 900; our taxpay-
ers are compelled to pay an ad-
volorum OF $2.771 to the state,
county and city. We are approach.
ing a dangerous point; a three per
cent tax will be so onerous that it
may cause our delinquent list to
contain the entire body OF our citi.
zens, who will stubbornly resist
the payment of taxes until the
public administrations are con.
Quoted for the public benefits
A three per cent tax, which We
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26
are rapidly approaching, means
contiscation.

The only safety for the rich is in
under-valuations-the poor, God
help them, cannot hide their
nakedness. The tax assessor is as
merciless as the headsman but
the monied people can cover up
much that they own, and the high
rate Of taxation seems to justify
them in doing so.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26
No Injunction.

The street commissioners force
yesterday afternoon, acting under
orders from the city council, tore
up the South Laredo street track
OF the San Antonio Street Car
company, to make room for the
laying of the sewers.
Strange to say, there was no in
junction encountered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26

IF you will read the Daily
LIGHT you will be convinced that
the Sunset Wood Co. sells the best
and cheapest wood and coal In the
city. Phone 81. Try them. IL IL If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26

-Edgewood and Paxton's pri-
yate stock at the Crystal saloon,
t07 Main plaza. APO If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26

But government must be carried
on and taxation is the only source
OF revenue to pay the expense.
For our taxes we city people get
our streets paved and kept in re-
pair; we are protected by police F.;
we are protected from fires; our
parks are kept booming; our
streets are lighted; pure water is
furnished US at reasonable figures ;
our sanitary regulations save us
from epidemic; our children are
schooled; in fact we could not exist
without government; but do we
get all we pay for?
Ii We do not get all we pay for
there is good grounds for revolt.
tits worse than highway robbery
to tax the people and waste their
money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26
SHORT STOPS.

What the People are Saying.
Taxation means government,
without taxation government
would be impossible.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-26

A three per cent tax, which We
Evening star., 1896-12-28
SPANISH WE'RE REFUSED.
An Intellectual Attack ON One q
Rivera's Forts.

An Intellectual Attack ON One Of
Rivera's Forts.
special to the Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune from Key West, Fla, says:
Reports from Havana are that an at
tack was made on one Of General Rivera's
footbil forts yesterday by some of Wey
lers forces and that the Spaniards were
repulsed, the big dynamite gun belonging
to General Riveras command securing the
victory for the insurgents. 1t is reported
that over fifty men were lost on the Span
ish side and fewer in the Cuban ranks. All
information is refused in Havana, where
the officials say that no such engagement
took place. AS the report came through
the regular Cuban channels, 1t Is believed
here.
"Col. San Martins columns have been
burning houses and destroying plantations
all through the section south and west of
Artemsa as far out as they dared venture.
During the past week over three hundred
destroy ed, four hundred head of cattle Sc
cured and a number of tobacco fields and
cane patches laid waste Weyler's orders
are to spare nothing. A number of pncifi-
cos. 1t Is reported. offered resistance to the
taking Of their cattle, saying that their
Over twenty-five such instances have been
recorded.
General Rivera's forces are increasing
and he has had acCessions to his stock of
arms and ammunition this week, an expe-
dition having landed on the southern side
1t is presumed. An American correspon-
dent. whose name is not given. has sue
ceeded in getting through the Spanish lines
and joining Rivera's column"
Evening star., 1896-12-28
CUT DOWN TO A MAN,
determination of n Company of Cuban
InaurKenfa.

Exfermtnat tfOn of n Company of Cuban
Insurgents.
Advices received at Key West, Fla. say
that the Lone Star Company of the insur-
gent army OF west Cuba, consisting Of fif-
teen Texan sharpshooters, perished to a
man after heroicaliy battling more than six
hours against vastly superior Spanish
1orces in Pinar del Rio Province killing
double their own number and wouniing
probably as many more
A Cuban band was observed near Pinar
del Rio City Thursday morning, and Gen.
Meiquizo sent two squadroas of Spanish
cavalry to attack it. After running fight
the band, wbich proved to be composed of
hfteen Texans. was chased into a bottle" :"
bit OF hummock having only one oper-
Ing.
The Texans retreated to the further end
and fortined themselves behind some big
boulders. The Spanish troopers Cismount-
ed and surrounded them, pouring a fire
from all sides. The Texans replied, and
kept up the fight for more than five hours
BY that time six of the fifteen had been
Killed and four We're wounded, while twen-
ty-fve Of the SpantardS had been .iIed ana
ten or more were wounded. A flag of truce
was sent in by the Spanish and the Texans
We're called on to surrender, but the Ameri-
cans refused. with one acco"j TO lay down
their arms, shouting: I'VE remember
Maceo."
This infuriated the Spanish, and they
Fought with renewed fierceness. Twice
they charged, but the rapid firing OF the
little band drove them hack. BY getting on
high ridge behind the Texans position
the Spaniards were enabled to pour in a
fire that killed all but two of those left.
nose two gallantly continued to fight and
heId I'D off the enemy an hour longer.
Then, overcome by thirst ami enfeebIed
by loss of blood flowing from a dozen
wounds. they were cut to pieces by the
sSpaniards. who finally dashed up as the
"Nfve Cuba Librer'
ihe bodies of the Texans We're left to the
buzzaITds, while the dead Span,ards were
buried on the field Twenty wounded were
carried to Pinar del Rio CITY.
The official report says that a Span,sb
coiumn OF 100 men cut to piecas a pand of
4uo insurgents, W tn only seven wounded
zen. hlVera has ordered that the names
OF tne Texans be called at roll cali for the
next two months as mark of honor
Evening star., 1896-12-28
GEN. MEREDITH READ DEAD
The Diplomat and Ex-Minfster Pnx,ea
Away at Pnrfs

The Diplomat and Ex-Mfnfster Pnx>ed
Away at Pnrfs.
General Meredith Read died at Paris
yesterday morning
John Meredith Read was born in Phila
delphia February 21, 1897. He received
his education at a military school and at
Brown University. He was adjutant gem
eral Of New York in 1SGO-66. He was one
of the originators of the "wide-awake"
political clubs in 1860. He was chairman
In April Of the same year Of the COM
mittee to draft a bill IN behalf of New
York state. appropriating $3OO,OO0 for the
purchase of arms and equipments, and
subsequently received the thanks of the
War Department for his ability and zeal in
reops rsf n,sad and Forwarding
general for France and Algeria in lSd9-13
and 1902, and acting consul general dur
ing the Franco-German war. After the
war he was appointed by General de Co.'S
sey minister of war, TO form and preside
over commission to examine into the
desirability Of teaching the English Ian
guages to the French troops.
In November. 1873. he was appointed
United States minister resident in Greece.
While minister to Greece he received the
thanks Of his government for his effectual
protection OF American persons and inter-
ests in the dangerous crisis of 1878. Soon
afterward Congress. from motives of econ
omy. refused the appropriation for the le-
CATION at Athens, and General Read, be-
lieving that the time was too critical TO
withdraw the mission. carried 1t on at his
individual expense rntil his resignation,
September %, 1879.
General Read was president of the Social
Science congress at Albany, n. Y, in 1868,
and vice president of the one at Plymouth,
England, In 1872. He is the author of an
Historical Inquiry Concerning Henry
Hudson" which first threw light upon his
origin and the sources of the ideas Of the
navigator.
Evening star., 1896-12-28
TILE EVENING STAR MONDAY DEoEMBER as 1895 la PAGES

lor intimated strongly his belief that the
next business he would have with the Span
ish government would be to demand his
passport
The ambassador was aghast, and begged
the American minister In the interest OF
Spain not to make any report of the matter
70 washington until he could have con-
ference with the Duke of Tetuan. Mr.. Tay-
lor firmly declined to suppress the matter.
the diplomat earnestly asked Mr.. Taylor
to withhold his cablegram to Secretary Oh
ney for an hour. assuring him that before
the expiration of the time he would be
summoned to the palace.
Vigorous Protest to the Duke,
Mr.. Taylor consented to this delay, and
presently he received an invitation to call
upon the Duke of Tetuan. The Spanish
minister of foreign affairs frankly confessed
the whole matter. Mr.. Taylor declared tina,
what Spain proposed would be even more
offensive to the United States than the alli-
ance which provoked the declaration Of the
Monroe doctrine, and would Inevitably lead
to war.
He said that the American nation would
never tolerate such a direct insult from
Spain; that the issuance Of such an appeal
to Europe by Spain, Immediately after the
Presidents proclamation, would be a DELHI
crate and open imputation against the ma
tional honor and the good faith of Mr..
Cleveland.
The Enterprise Totally Abandoned.
The Duke of Tetuan collapsed. He gave
Mr.. Taylor his word of honor that the en-
terprise against the United States should
be at once abandoned.
That is the whole of the matter. I have
written the facts as simply as know how
to write them.
1t is now within the power of Congress to
ascertain the details of this extraordinary
conspiracy to coerce the policy of the Amer
lean government and the manner in which
the peril was averted
But there is one thing I can say with
absolute certainty: That is that neither
Great Britain nor France will ever consent
to such an alliance should it be again pro-
posed, and that Austria is the only Eu-
ropean power which has given any proof
OF desire to aid in debating the course OF
the United States In its relations to the
Cuban republic. JAMES CREELMAN
Evening star., 1896-12-28
FUND FOR A BATTLE ABBEY.
United Confederate Veterans VIII
Tnke Collections ON Lees Birthday.

The movement of the United Confederate
Veterans to erect a memorial institute, or
battle abbey, is to be pressed during the
coming year. Gen. John c. Underwood,
superintendent and secretary of the Con-
federate Memorial Association, has estab-
lished offices at Covington, KY. The ex-
ecutive committee consists Of Chairman
w. H. Jackson, Tennessee; Robert White,
West Virginia; J. B. Briggs, Kentucky;
L. s. Ross. Texas, and w. d. Chipley,
Florida.
The Fourth National Bank of Nashville
Is treasurer Of the fund, and the executive
offices will be at Nashville. Mr.. Charles b.
Rouss of New York has pledged $1OO, 600 as
soon as the association raises an equal
amount, The trustees and officers want to
duplicate the Rouss fund in 1897, and then
erect an institute in which to preserve con-
federate relics and archives.
1t Is now urged by an official circular
upon all division, brigade and camp COM
manders to provide for a money collection
by every confederate camp January 10, the
birthday of Gen. Robert e. Lee. Every eff
fort will be made to have the Lee anniser-
sary next month celebrated by q successful
start in securing a sum equal to the Rouss
fund.
Evening star., 1896-12-28
National Fencibles.

The National Fencibles have decorated
their cozy quarters with evergreens. and
instead of their usual drill this week Will
give dance to- watch the old year out and
the, new In Thursday evening. 1t VIII be
confined to its members and their latiy
friends. owing to smallness Of quarters.
The annual fun-dress reception VIII be
held January Il. arrangements for which
have been perfected. The annual election
Of officers takes place Tuesday. January
8. 1881.
Evening star., 1896-12-28
suit to con1lrn Co.1-.et

Annie E. Miller and others, through At
torney John Ridout, have fled q bill in
equity against Mary NJ. Lang and others
to confirm contract for sale Of parts of
lots .. and q. square 544-fs
Evening star., 1896-12-28

A well-dressed man about thirty years
old blew his brains out with q pistol on
the steps Of the Brooklyn city hall Friday
night. Papers In his pockets Indicated that
the suicides name was William W. Nor
row.
Evening star., 1896-12-28

Word comes from IA ~quurteS that sAa peatsst
and most satisfactory lye for cosoring IL bear6
brown or black II Buckingham's Dye Cor IL
Wh1skegs
Evening star., 1896-12-28

Ex-Queen.I I.iliuokalani of Hawaii arrived
at Boston Friday night
Evening star., 1896-12-28
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Evening star., 1896-12-28

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Evening star., 1896-12-28

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