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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
Toilet Set for Girls Room.

A dainty bureau set for young
girls room, consisting of cover, a set
of mats, and a stand cloth to match,
is of white linen, embroidered with q
morning glory design, showing leaves.
flowers, the long, slender buds and ten,
drills. The edges are in scallops, but.
tonholed with white silk. The flow.
ers are In pale pink. veined both with
the white and dark garnet, and the
leaves are in shades of olive. AS the
design is worked either one of the
heart-shaped leaves or flower alter
mates with the scallops In the border
making very pretty effect.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
DOORWAY DRAPERY.
Its Chief Beauty Should Lie in the Sim
plicity of It's Folds.

The chief beauty of any drapery
should be looked for in the folds into
which it naturally falls, and to bring
this result simplicity should be the
principal object in selecting designs for
home adornment. This should be con-
sidered also in the selection of material
Provided these harmonic with the pre-.
vailing tones of your room, and also
that you have a material which falls
naturally into soft, artistic folds, your
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
HEAVY FAILURE IN AUSTIN.

Austin, Tex, Dec. 30.-Special-G.
A. Balm, of Austin, leading jeweler,
made an assignment this morning,
naming preferred creditors to the
amount of $4,000, Of which amount
$1,000 are due eastern creditors and
the balance is distributed here, three
national banks being caught for some
$4,000. The eastern creditors are Sc
cured by real estate to the full
amount.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
ALL KINDS OF PRINTING AT THE LIGHT JOB OFFICE
TEXAS WON THE MAIN.

The three-days' cooking main at
Bob Marks pit between Texas and
Georgia wound up last night. Tween.
ty-one birds were shown and there
We're fifteen fights, of which Texas
won eight and Georgia seven, Texas
winning the main. There We're some
exciting fights and considerable mon
ey changed hands. After the main
there were a number of shack" fights,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
;PELL WILL SUBSIDE.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 3O,-For
Western Texas: Rain this Afternoon
and tonight, followed by fair and
cooler Thursday, winds shifting to
northerly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
COAL COAL!

The Southern Ice company sells on
~ the best Indian Territory coal, all
lump. Tel. TAG. II I'm
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31
The Blow Breaks His Eyeglasses
and Causes a Serious
Wound.
AssAILED WITHOUT WARNING.
No Opportunity Given Him to Defend
Himself-Result of a Political
Feud.

PHOENIX, AR1z, March 30.-Governor
Hughes was assaulted at noon to-day by
newspaper correspondent named P. j.
Clark. He was walking up Washington
street with Price Behan and Colin Cam
eron, members of the Livestock Sanitary
Commission, and, when on the corner OF
Center street, was accosted by friend who
handed him letter, which he paused to
read. While engaged in reading the let
ter. Clark approached, and, before his
presence was known to any one, dealt the
Governor a stunning blow in the face,
breaking his eyeglasses and sending him
stunned to the sidewalk.
The broken glasses cut Governor Hughes
eyeid badly and the wound bled pro-
fusely, and the bystanders feared that the
sight had been destroyed; but this proved
erroneous. His cheek was also cut.
Clark was seized by the Governors COM
panions before he could do any further
damage and placed under arrest. One
peculiar and yet unexplained feature Of
the assault is that the blow tore hole
through the rim of the Governors hat i'm
mediately over the eye, as though made
by some pointed instrument. Whether
Clark held a weapon in his hand or not Is
not known. He is out on bonds, furnished
by B. A. Fickas and Tom Smith, two. lead
ing anti Hughes Democrats.
This assault is the denouement of a
long and bitter political fight made against
Governor Hughes by members of bis own
party. Clark has been very pronounced
enemy ard has worked with those who
sought to secure his removal. This has
provoked the Tucson Star, the Governors
paper, to speak of Clark in very uncom-
plimentary terms on various occasions,
which served to intensity the hatred. 1t
Is believed that this assault was precipi-
tated by an article which appeared in the
Star few days ago, which reflected UPON
Clark
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31
Why the War Secretary Thinks
the Lieutenant Generalship
Should Not Be Revived.
NEVER COMMANDED AN ARMY
Gallant Record of the Man Who Was
Not in West Point Is SKINNED
Over.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 3O.-The
letter of Secretary of War Lamont, re-
turning to General Hawley, chairman of
the Senate Committee on Military Affairs,
without approval, bill pending before
that committee bestowing upon General
Nelson A. Miles, the General commanding
the army, the grade of acknowledgement,
was to-day made public. Accompanying
the letter were voluminous extracts from
the military records of Generals Scott,
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan and Schoteld,
who held the grade of Acknowledgement,
and of Generals Miles, Ruger and Merritt.
The letter follows:
WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY }
WASHINGTON, March 5, 1896 I
Hon. Joseph r. Hauoley, Chairman Committee
on Military Affairs, United States Senate-SIR:
have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
through your reference of Senate bill 113,
also Senate resolutions 41 and 81, now pend
ing in the present session of the Fifty-thrd
Congress, and relating to the revival or be-
stowal by assignment OF the grade of lieuten-
ant-general. In response to your request for
information and remarks respecting these
measures | respectfully submit the following:
Since the organization OF the Government
but six officers of the army have held the grade
of lieutenant-general and in no instance has
an officer attained this rank until he has sue
cessfully commanded the whole or separate
army in battle and campaign. The grade was
created In 1888, when commander was to be
provided Tor an army expected to be required
in the impending war with France. Washing
ton, who had been generalin-chief throughout
the seven years war of independence and had
been eight years President, was chosen to fill
the position. Fortunately the expected hos
tl1tles were averted, only a small part of the
army was enrolled and the necessity for COM
mander-ln-chief was of short duration The
office ceased to exist IN December 1899, with
the death OF Lleutenant-GeneralW Washington.
The grade has been revived three times since
its first creation and always with the object of
conferrlng complimentary rank upon generals
who had rendered eminent and distinguished
services" or those most distinguished for
courage, skill and ability" in war. Five be-
sides Washington were thus honored, of whom
four had received the thanks of Congress by
name for most distinguished military service
while the fifth had commanded separate
army during the late war, had attained the
highest regular grade thirty years before his
promotion, had held the chief command of
the whole regular army for seven years
and had successfully discharged most
delicate and responsible military and
civil duties. The officers promoted in pursu-
ance OF the statutes reviving the grade OF lieu
tenant general were Major-Generals Scott,
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan and Schofield. The
promotion of General Scottw not authorized
until eight years after the service thus recog-
nized was rendered, and General Schofeld's
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31
Heavy Damages Demanded for
the Bombardment of a
Plantation.
OUTRAGE CLAssED AS VICTORY.
Cuban Insurgents Declared to Be More
in Need of Arms Than
Sympathy.

HAVANA, CUBA, March 30-The rebel
leader, Enrique Aleman, was shot this
morning in the Cabanas fortress. Other
executions will take place this week.
General Melguizo had an encounter yes
terday with a rebel party under the leader
Bainoa, between Havana and Matanzas.
One Spanish captain and three soldiers
were wounded with machetes. Eighteen
rebels are reported killed.
Here is the story of the three brothers
Farrar, all American citizens and joint
owners of the coffee plantation Estrella in
Havana province, near Alquizar. 1t does
not differ greatly from the experience of
many other owners of estates in the inte-
rior, but as these men happen to be Amer
leans and have made sworn statements
protesting against the excesses committed
by Spanish troops and demanding dam
ages, the affair has become one of official
record. The papers are now in the hands
of Consul-General Williams. Miguel Far
rar, one of the brothers, has furnished me
with copy of his statement. 1t is as fol-
lows:
ION Saturday, March 81, the dwelling
house of the coffee plantation Estrella
was the object of wanton attack by the
column. of General Bernal, operating in
that region. The said building received
cannon shots of grare and canister,
breaking the DOORS one window, severa
piazza columns and greatly endangering
the lives of the families of my brothers,
Don Tasco and Don Luis Farrar. both
American citizens. There were two small
children in the house. From Information
1t appears that the troops mentioned
had sustained fire with a rebel band
in Paz plantation, quarter of a
league from Estrella. The rebels hav-
ing fed toward Buena Esperanza
Plantation, the Government troops
advanced toward Estrella. in quite an OPP
posite direction from that taken by the
rebels. On arriving at the borders of Es-
trella planta ton the Spanish troops began
firing cannon at the dwelling house and
we were Immediately invaded by soldie rs
who ransacked the house, carrying off
wardrobes, all jewelry, mems clothing. as,
we'll as the sum of $50 in money. They
also took away everything found in
the workmen's dwellings, arresting at the
same time twelve of the occupants whom
they conducted to Alquizar as insurgents.
1t should be observed that the cannon
were fired solely at the dwelling-house of
the owners, although there were twenty
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31

advancement was postponed until the eve of
his retirement from active duty. Lieutenant
General Sherman while on his deathbed was
promoted to general. The reorganization act
of 1866 fixed the strength of the army at sixty
regiments, and the corps of general officers
consisted of General Grant one lieutenant
general, sherman; five major generals, Hal
leck, Meade, Sheridan, Thomas and Hancock,
and ten brigadier-generals, Ase eDowell. Cooke,
Pope, Hooker, Scho6eld, sJafd, Terry. Ord
Candy and Rousseau.
- Bnt four years later ttsis force reduced
to forty regiments, the heterogeneous were re-
duced to three, the brigaders 10 six and the
grades of general and lieutenant-general
when next ted, were not again to be con-
ferred. At the time of the enactment OF this
statute forbidding further promotion to lieu
tenant-general there still served on active duty
several officers who had successfully COM
manded the whole army, separate armies or
army corps during the Civil War, and as such
had rendered most distinguished services, but
the power to reward by further promotion
such men as Halleck, Meade, Hancock and
others was deliberately taken away. 1t
was enacted in 1870, during the administra-
tion of President Grant, that the offices then
held by Sherman and Sheridan, when next
vacated should not be flied. The present
major-generals OF the army attained brilliant
reputatlons 1Or gallantry Wnlle mmdndlng
subdivisions of army corps during the late
conflict and have added to their laurels since
by efficient perform ance of arduous service
upon the Indian frontier; but it is no reflection
upon these excellent officers to say that the
services they have SO far rendered are not of
that exalted character that has hitherto been
regarded as a prerequisite to the advancement
now proposed.
Noting that the grade of lieutenant-general
has not been regarded as permanent office
necessary to our army organization, and has
been conferred only upon few officers who
have rendered marked service in war; that the
complimentary rank, when bestowed, has
often been withheld until years after the de-
monstration of their superior ability, and has
only been voted as reward OF great military
genius and conspicuous leadership, the con-
clusion is reached that whatever the merits
and promise of any officer OF our peace estab-
lishment they will as yet have no opportunity to
monstrat te their genius and capacity as COM
manders of large armies, but the measures here
tofore required and the existing conditions do
not demand it's revival at this time. Very re-
spectfully,
DANIEL s. LAMONT, Secretary of War.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31
FOUND IN THE RIVER.
Discovery of the Remains of a
Missing Farmer in
Kansas.
Wounds on the Body and Other Marks
of Violence Indicate Terrible
Struggle.

WICHITA, KANs., March 30.-The mys-
terry surrounding the disappearance of w.
w. Huddleson. wealthy farmer, near
Douglass, Kans., from his home last
Thursday morning, was partly solved to-
day when one of the numerous searching
parties found his body in the Walnut
River.
The body was lodged in the projecting
roots of big tree. There was gaping
bullet wound in the head, dirkknife
wounds IN several places on the body, and
other marks of violence, showing that a
terrible struggle had taken place. The
dead mans clothes were in snreds and his
pockets had been rif1ed.
The Coroner was notified and is making
every possible effort to unravel the mys-
tery. The country has been secured for
days by friends OF the missing man. The
Coroner believes he has clew to the per-
petrators of the deed, and arrests are
looked for tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31
HUGHES TO BE REMOVED.
President Cleveland Nonninates a Success.
sor to the Governor.

President Cleveland NOrainGtes n Success.
so4' to the Governor.
PHOENIX, ARIz., March 30.-All Phoenix
| is alive with excitement tonight. Bands
| are playing, and bonfres burning around
| the executive chamber and on the princi-
pal streets to celebrate the appointment
| of Colonel J. B. Franklin as Governor of
Arizona
| At the Commercial Hotel hundreds
called to serenade the new Governor. He
made brief address, simply expressing
the hope that his administration would
meet the approval OF loyal Arizonians of
the better class.
This afternoon Secretary of the Territory
Bruce received this dispatch from Wash
| ington:
Order for Governor Hughes removal signed
by the President to-day. REYNOLDS,
Acting Secretary of Interior.
The news soon spread over the city, and
it was later learned that the President had
nominated Franklin for the place. Gov
ernor Hughes was seen by THE CALL cor
respondent tonight and said he had re-
ceived no intimation of his removal except
the dispatch to Secretary Bruce. One
year ago charges were preferred against
him by members of the Democratic party,
some OF the charges dating back twenty
five years.
Special agents of the Interior Depart
ment were sent here to examine into
them and made a most thorough and
rigid examination. The Governor appar-
emily answered these accusations satisfac-
torily, for nothing was done toward his
removal. He requested that the depart
ment inform him if he had failed to refute
the charges in single instance, and in
formed Secretary Smith that his resigna-
ton was ready at any time it might be
wanted.
Through a friend the Governor had re.
ceived the most positive assurances during
the past three months that the President
and Secretary Smith were entirely satis-
fed with him and that he need give him.
self no uneasiness and he had no intima-
ton that other charges had been preferred
within twelve months.
The news was surprise to him and he
was at loss to conceive the cause. He
will insist on thorough examination by
the Senate into the causes which prompted
the President to remove him and will meet
all charges that may be preferred.
| would assume the office of Governor at
once. but leading lawyers express the
| opinion that while the Senate is in session
| the President cannot remove the Governor
without its consent, and that he should
continue to discharge the duties of his
Office until his successor is confirmed by
| the. Senate. 1t is safe to say that lively
| fight will follow.
| Colonel B, ]. Franklin, who has been
nominated by the President for Governor.
is lawyer of ability and stands we'll here.
He came here about three years ago from
Kansas City, Mo-, and has established a
| lucrative practice. Two years ago he was
the Democratic nominee for District At
torney of Maricopa County, but was de-
feated by Hon. Jerry Millay. During
Cleyeland's first administration he was
Minister to China and he has served two
terms in Congress from Missouri.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31
other buildings on the plantation and the

other buildings on the plantation and the
place was entirely clear of insurgents.
In consideration of all the above, and
particularly on account of the danger to
which his relations were exposed, and also
for the unjustifiable looting on the part Of
of the regular troops in the service of a
constituted Government, the undersigned
does most solemnlv protest and asks an
immediate indemnity for the damages
suffered, which he values at $4,000, as all
work has been stopped on the plantation
and everything abandoned.
The Spanish official account of what
happened ON the Estrella plantation is as
follows:
''The column of General Bernal found
several bands of rebels, who made them
selves strong in the house of the planta-
ton Estrella, where they were beaten, and
by artillery shots and cavalry charges the
enemy were dlslodged from their position.
Twelve were captured, besides arms, am
munition and instruments to destroy rail
road tracks. 1t is believed by the trails
of blood seen that the rebels had many
dead and wounded. All the prisoners will
be summarily court -martialed."
On Wednesday twenty prisoners. taken
in the recent operations around Artemisia
and Alquizar, arrived in Havana, On
being escorted through Obispo street to
the palace they were followed by mob
who shouted ''Viva Espana" and death
to the rebelsW The men were kicked
beaten, and one had his head cut open by
flying missile. 1t was a pitiful sight to
see the poor wretches with arms pinioned
and mob at their heels shouting for
blood. BY the time the prisoners reached
the palace the mob mum bered between 200
and 300. General Ahumada, the second
chief of the Government. came out and
ordered the guards to disperse the mob.
General Weyler has had several inter
views with Jose Maria Calves and other
leaders of the Autonomist party. He asked
if it was true that the party intended re-
naming away from the polls in the COM
ing election. Senor Calves said no de-
cision had yet been reached. General
Weyler then said:
IF you do not take part in the elections
it will be because you are enemies to
Spain, but have not sufficient valor to go
to the field. I will guarantee your party
three Deputies. and In case you do not
take part in the elections l shall treat you
as treat our enemies"
In all probability the Autonomists will
go to the polls. The reformists still say
they will not take part in the elections.
During the past week the principal war
news has been the destruction of the
camps, hospitals and strongholds Of the
insurgents in Siguanca Valley, near the
Cienaga. and at Los Palos. While Maceo
was in the west and Gomez moving east,
columns acting under special orders have
razed these camps and many wounded
rebels have fallen into the hands of the
Spanish troops J. FRANK CLARK.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31
Get a Co,np,ete Ners serrice.

WINONA, MINI, March 3O.-The Daily
Herald of this city, the most influential
journal in this section of the State, to-day
began receiving the service of the United
Press.
La CROSSE, Wis, March 30.-Begin-
ming to-day the United Press will render
It's news service to the Daily Press of this
city, an old-established newspaper.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-31
YOUNG DTGAR1ys CASE.
Boyish Enthusiasm That Will Probably
he Ercused.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 3O.-Gen-
eral Weyler cabled to the Spanish Minister
to-day that the case of young Walter
Dygart, who was captured near Guines
February %, is under investigation. When
Dygart was captured by Spanish officers
he was wandering helplessly about in the
interior trying to find a band of insurgents
which ne wanted to join. The Spanish
think he was led by boyish enthusiasm
and as he had not accom- plished his pur-
pose they are disposed to release him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-06
KANSAS CITY INITIATES NETWORK.

r. r..s Unavailable that Colonel Warnings sue
oos. IN CLEANING the streets OF New-York would
soon attract the attention Of other cities and 1t
appears already to have done So On SUNDAY
last THE Kansas City STAR printed three
column illustrated article describing the present
methods OF street cleaning In this CITY, WHICH,
II SAYS. Will soon be tried on small scale IN
Kansas City The Street Cleaning Department
OF Kansas City Is controlled by politics. ana is
moreover hampered by the lack OF adequate
funds AS n consequence. the streets are usually
covered with mud and filth. which becomes
indurated and slippery. As there are many Nils
in this city. 1t follows that horses frequently
lose their footing on this artificial pavement OF
dirt and the better class OF citizens have begun
to ask why a reform should not be started.
Not content with talking about reform. they
have decided to begin little reform themselves
The business men OF number OF streets are
now orsanizing n white wings" brigade OF their
own. the expenses OF which they Will pay out OF
their own pockets. the cost being estimated at
about five cents a front foot month. or course
such an arrangement can only be temporary,
and In the nature OF an object lesson; but as
such II will be well worth trying 1t will happen
some day In Kansas City as 1t Will happen IN
all other American cities. that the people VIII
suddenly ask themselves why the officials whom
,hev hire 10 do the work OF the municipality rail-
TO do IT, The fact that citizens must hire men
10 do work that IL neglected By public servants
who are paid 10 do 1t Is confession OF civic
incfficiency that would seem shameful II II was
not so common The only hopeful thing about
IL IL that II will eventually lead TO better state
Of affairs These Kansas City merchants VIII
eventually get tired of paying for clean streets
while at the same time after having enjoyed the
blessings Of clean streets. they will be less In
clined than ever TO go back TO the old regime
Of unclean streets. At that point they VIII begin
TO be reformers and will take 1t upon them
selves to see that the city employs SOME efficient
method Of doing the work It pretends to do
Such is the slow and indirect road to municipal
reform In this country.
II is not often that the civic neighbors OF New
York have found In 1t anything that they have
deemed worthy Of being copied. For II the
truth must be told until recently our civic gov
eminent has served rather as n horrible exam
pie than as model. 1t Is all the more pleasant
| therefore, TO ind that when we do score n sue
cess as In the case OF our Street Cleaning De-
partmen., the fact IL recognized even In the
West which. according To the late Mr.. Bryan.
hates New-York and all Its works.