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Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
COLORADO STORMS.
Destruction From Violent Mountain
 Blizzard.

CRIPPLE CREEK, April 13.-No fatalities have been reported as the result of the storm yesterday, which was the most severe ever witnessed by any one here. The damage caused by blowing down buildings and shaft houses throughout the camp may reach $75,000. At Gillett the big dance hall and two new blocks were demolished and dozen houses unroofed. Twenty tents were scattered about and gravel was hurled through plate glass leaV- ing holes only as large as the stone.
 DENVER, April 13.-The storm abated last night and trains which were stalled in the divide between Den yer and Colorado Springs yesterday were moved today. The Rio Grande and Santa Fe both opened, but the Gulf is experiencing great difficulty on account of immense snow drifts in the cuts,
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
DANGERS OF THE RAIL A Train PlungeS Off a
 TreStle. Death Came Quickly to a Half
 Dozen.
Awful Disaster on Kentucky Road-NameS of the
 Killed.

LOUISVILLE, April 13.-A special to The Times from Mitchell says: "Five men were instantly killed and two others so badly injured that they will die before night, in a bridge aeci@ dent half a mile from Bedford juns- tion, on the Belt railway on which the stone from the Bedford junction quarry is transported from one road to another, at g o'clock this morning. The train broke through Ghe trestle.
 Those killed were:
 Chas. Ogden, conductor.
 Sherman, a carpenter.
 Fireman Warren.
 John Leonard.
 William Masterson.
 Henry Bevins.
 The injured are Chas. Davis and En- gineer Menzer.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
THE SANTA FEE FLYER.
After April It Will Be Run But Once
 a Week.

Albuquerque Citizen General Man ager Frey and General Superintendent Nudge returned Ito Topeka from Chi cago, where they have been in consul tation with other officers of the Atchi- son in regard ito tlhe proposition to take off the California limited trains, con- monly known as the flyers. Mir. Frey said that new time card would be put into effect Sunday, May 8, by which the flyers would be run once a week instead of daily, leaving Los Angeles and Chicago every Wednesday night. The "trip will be made in seventy-two hours, as at present, and each train will carry a diner. This arrangement will last during the summer. No other important change will be made.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
LATE NEWS OF THE RAIL A Visit by Santa Fe
 Magnates. Rumors of Railroad Improve ment North and South. Sale of the Atlantic and Pacific New Line from Deming to
 Benson.

Sunday about noon a Santa Fe spe- cial pulled into Phoenix, bringing number of bondholders, who are on an inspection tour prior ito sale of the road under foreclosure. They came in a large directors car of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and comprised several representatives of Euro pean and eastern bondholders. As sstant General Manager Wells and Passenger Agent Sargent were their es- cort, and under their guidance and that of w. J. Murphy, a visit was made ito the prominent points of interest in the vicinity of the city Though the day was somewhat breezy and the roads abounded in dust, the visitors were uniformly pleased and said many a complim entary word for this valley and for its capabilities as a traffic pro- ducer for the line in which they are more immediately interested. They left, running special, at yesterday morning.
 The main guests were Messrs Probst and Bassett. Accompanying them on their inspection tour was Receiver c. W. Smith of the Atlantic & Pacific.
 The train came from Ash Fork with Engineer Elliott at the throttle. The entire running time for the 200 miles, half of it over the most rugged of mountain country, was five hours and fifty minutes The best time was on the tangent south of the Hassayampa where twenty-five miles were reeled off fin fnoY boit, how, If minutes. The passengers had high praise for the railroad management and the railroad construction, that al lowed of such a speed with almost all absence of the customary vibration.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14

the boy who was supposed to have been stabbed ito death by Aoki, Jap anese cook on the Homer ranch, Fri day night, proved to have been shot, the bullet being found in the heart This bears out the account of the af- fray given by the Jap, who claims that Mrs. Miller, the boys aunt, in trying to shoot him, accidentally killed her nephew, and he killed the woman in self defense
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
DEBATES ARE OFF.
Speaker Crisp Is Threatened With
 Heart Disease.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 13.-Speaker Crisp has announced he is compelled to call off the list of joint debates be- tween himself and Secretary Hoke Smith at Lexington tomorrow and cancel all engagements to deliver speeches elsewhere.
 Crisp does this on the advice of phy- sicians who informed him he must be careful as he is threatened with heart failure. The eX-speaker says it is possible he may resume his free sil- yer campaign later on.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
THE A. & P. SALE.

The reason the sale of the Atlantic &, Pacific is fixed to take place at Gal lup is because a sale must take place on the line of the road according to the law. Albuquerque is on a leased stretch of the Santa Fe from Is,eta, or A. 6 P. junction.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
GRAND CONCERT.

The annual concert given by the pupils of the Sacred Heart academy of this city will take place on Wsdnes- day, April 22, at the opera house. Be- sides the music, of which the selec- tions are classical, will ha rendered two dramas, namely:"My Aunt1s Heir ess,'' and When the Cats Away the Nice Can Play,'' also the canta a. Festival of the Rose," by tfe minims and several comic recitaltons.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
PEARL BRYAN'S MURDER.

CINCINNATI, April 13.-The at torney for Alonzo Walling, indicted with Scott Jackson for the murder of Pearl Bryan, has been notified to be ready to proceed ito trial May 5. It is given out that the prosecution will not call either of the men as witness against the other, being confident that they have already enough evidence to convict both.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
DERVISHES ROUTED,

MASSOWAH, April 13.-Further advices from the front show that the Dervishes' retreat after the recent fighting was in the mature of a con- plete rout. Colonel Stevan burned the entrenchment works of Tucruf and Gulusim. The retreating DerN.shes inflicted considerable loss on the Sho- ans.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
A FRENCH DUEL.

PARIS, April 13.-Prince de Sar- gant and M. Hermant, author of the play, ''Lamente," fought a duel this morning. They exchanged four pistol shots on Saint Owen race course with out effect. The trouble grew out of alleged personal reflections upon the prince in the play.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
MATABELES SHOCKED,

BULUWAYO, MataJbe,eland, April from Gevelayo say that a terrible explosion of dynamite oc- cured Fiday at Eagle Reef store, kill ing 200 Matabeles.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
AN ESCAPE CAPTURED.

CARROLTON, Mo, April 13.-Geo Taylor, one of the brothers under sen- tence of death for the murder of the Meeks family, who escapd from the Carrolton jafl Saturday night, has not been captured.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
BROWNS ON PROGRESS.

CONSTANTlNOPLE, April 13.-An imperial trade has been issued com manding all Turkish students now abroad to return to Turkey. The ob- jeet is to prevent the students from joining the young Turk movement.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANTS.

NEW YORK, April 13-Fifteen thousand Italian emigrants have ar rived at Ellis island the last few days and the authorities who have advices that as many more are coming are ap- palled. Most of them are paupers and only about 10 per cent VIII be allowed to land.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
THE TROLLEY'S VICTIM.

LOS ANGELES, April 13.-Brad- ford, a carpenter, 65 years of age, was struck by an electric car on North Main street and seriously injured. His skull is fractured and he is injured in formally.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
MISSIONARIES ARE SECURE.

LONDON, April 13.-Under Secre- tary of Foreign Affairs Geo. W. Cur zon, replying to a question in the house of commons today, said the charge d'affairs at Constantinople, John w. Riddle, had been informed by the Turkish government that the trade expelling missionaries had been re- pealed.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
ACQUITTED OF FORGERY.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13.-Joseph McClusky, the supposed accompliee of Frank L. Seaver, alias Dean, the Ne vada bank forger, was today acquitted of charge of forgery.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
DISTINGUISHED NOMINEE.
General Fitzhugh Lee to Be Consul at
 Havana.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-The pres tdent today sent ito the senate the nomination of Fitzhugh Lee of Vir- ginia to be consul general of tlhe United States at Havana, Cuba, vice Ramon o. Williams, resigned.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
BRITISH TROOPS MOVE.

LONDON, April 13.-It is reported at Aldershot camp that the Ninth dancers have been ordered to get ready to start for Egypt and take part in the Soudan campaign.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
THE SILVER MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13.- Silver bars 6S1s; Mexican dollars, 551a@56.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14
TRUESDELL WAS SHOT.

DENVER, April 13-The autopsy today on the body of Willie Truesdell,
Arizona republican., 1896-04-14

Deming. Just what arrangements will be made have not been announced, but the construction of the Demfng and Benson connection is certain
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Beaumont Lumber News.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 19.--
Probably because manufacturers
and dealers in lumber did most OF
their trading while they were at
tending the Lumbermen's con-
vention in Austin the past week,
orders to the mills have been
scarce. An improved demand for
timbers has been noted for rail
and water shipment and the sit
uation altogether, shows improve
ment. There is only fair move
ment of shingles, sold, however at
list.
Letters patent have been issued
to w. A. Fletcher, president of the
Texas Tram and Lumber COM
pany, this city, for improvements in
log hauling and loading machines,
providing a means whereby logs
may be hauled and loaded from
either side of the track, or from
both sides at once.
The Beaumont Lumber com.
pany's band mill machinery has
arrived and the mill will close
down next week to place the i'm
provement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
THE TAYLOR FAIR.
Arrangements for the Exhibition are Pro-
crossing Favorably and Success
is Now Assured.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
TAYLOR, Texas, April lS.-At a
meeting Of the directors OF the
Taylor Fair association yesterday
evening the poultry and pet stock
department OF the coming fair and
exhibition on May 6, z and s, 1896,
was placed in charge OF the Will
Hanson County Poultry associa-
ton. OF which the following are Off
GERS: Mrs. J. j. Hayship, presi-
dent; M. E. Overstreet, vice-presi-
dent; A. j. McCarty, secretary.
Charles w. McAnulty was APP
pointed superintendent of the poul-
try and pet stock department, with
Robert j. Eckhardt as assistant.
At this meeting between the fair
directors and poultry fanciers it
was agreed that pens will be fur
nished to all exhibitors free of
charge; one pen for each variety
exhibited by one party. No en-
trance fee charged and no pre-
miums awarded. All entries for
this department TO be made by
May 2. All poultry and stock
must be on the grounds by IL
o'clock May 6, and not removed
until 6 o'clock p. m. May s; exhib-
itors In this department may Sc
cure season tickets OF admission
for so cents.
Exhibitors are assured that q
competent person will remain in
charge of the stock and 1t will re-
ceive the very best of care and be
provided with everything essential
to health and comfort, and at the
close of the fair be returned in
good condition or disposed OF as
owners may direct.
Managers Of this department are
especially anxious that the poultry
and pet stock department be made
one OF the most attractive OF the
fair.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Theatre Manager Stetson Dead.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
BOSTON, April 1S.-John Stetson,
the well known theatrical man
ager, died here at l o'clock this
morning. He had recently been
very busy experimenting the cree
tion of the Hotel Savoy, on the old
Globe theatre site, and had over
taxed his strength. He caught cold
last Tuesday and was obliged to
give up work and pneumonia par
TALLY developed. While it was
realized that he was critically ill,
his physician reported in the even
ing papers that he was confident of
his ultimate recovery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Populists Refuse a Friendly Offer.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
RALEIGH, N. c., April 1S.-There
is a political sensation today, grow
ing out of yesterdays failure Of the
populist and republican state COM
mittees to agree to cooperate in
North Carolina. Congressman
Skinner, Cyrus Thompson, Theo.
White, Hammick and Parker,
members of the populist state com.
mittee, virtually revolt against it's
action and have signed statement
of the vote for the populist COM
mittee cooperating with the re-
republicans, which was for and s
against.
Skinner left today for Washing
ton, taking the signed statement
with him. 1t Is said the republic
cans are seeking to widen the
breach in the populist ranks to
weaken Senator Buffers influence,
and saw they calculate on having
the populist state convention de-
clare for cooperation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Krueger's Wise Counsel.

By Speci ii Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
PRETORIA, April 1S.-Barney
Barnito, the representative OF
Kimberly in the Cape parliament,
had an interview with President
Kruger April 16. Barnito de-
clared to Kruger that the best
majority Of the Uitlanders were
satisfied with the present form OF
government, but would continue
to agitate for a redress Of inter-
national grievances.
President Kruger admitted the
existence Of the grievances, but
said the chief difficulty In the way
of redress was to convince the
burghers that since the recent
raid the Uitlanders did not want
to upset the government.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
DESPERATE NEGRO CONVICT.
Downs His Guard, Releases the Gang and
Begins Murderous War on
His Enemies.


His Enemies.
BY Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April lS.-Wal-
ter Crawford, a fugitive negro con-
Wet, is inviting a violent death in
the country, about forty miles
southeast of this city. Tuesday
morning he knocked guard down
with a club, released a gang Of fell
low convicts and then fled with
the guards weapons. While MAX
ing his way home he met a wit
ness against him, and Crawford
shot him dead. lie would have
served his wife the same way had
she not escaped by flight. He
then went after a planter, who
saw him coming and mounting a
horse, hurriedly fled from danger.
Yesterday the sheriff and a posse
took the field, and it is reported
tonight the fugitive has already
killed two of his pursuers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
The Widow Got Left.
Iecial Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
BALTIMORE, Nd, April 1S.-The
Vickery-Albertson scandal had a
further airing in the city court,
but the effort on the part of Mrs.
Albertson to get $4,000 from the
wealthy banker was unsuccessful,
The jury was out but twenty min
utes and returned a verdict OF not
guilty. Mr.. Vickery was on the
stand in the morning and testified
that his liaison with the woman
terminated ten years ago although
he had continued up to the present
to pay her an allowance. When
she demanded large lump sum
last winter the banker dissented
and the widow then sued for $780,
600,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Family Tragedy in Denison.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
DENIsoN, Texas, April sd. f
Darres, a suburban resident, was
shot and instantly killed tonight
by Len Woods, his stepson. The
two men quarrelled and Darres at
tackled his stepson with a bois
dare stick, infiicting severe bruises
on the lstter's head. Woods
grabbed a shotgun and fired three
loads into his stepfsther's body,
causing instant death. After the
tragedy Woods drove intos town
and surrendered to the authorities,
who locked him up in jail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Dallas Reformers For Houston.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
DALLAS, Tex, April 1S.-A num-
Der of reform republican delegates
left tonight for Houston to attend
the republican convention there.
The reformers claim they can
throw thirty solid votes for the
republican candidate who will give
them recognition, while the black
and tans are so committed they
can only cast sixteen votes for any
one candidate.
The reformers therefore will not
endorse anybody.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Fight Against Cigarette Trust.

BY Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
NEWARK, N. j., April lS.-Vice
President Butler, OF the American
Tobacco company, was the priaci-
pal witness in the case OF the state
against the Cigarette Trust. He
said that his company simply pro-
tected its interests In cutting of
supplies from jobbers who pushed
the brands of rival manufacturers.
II the testimony Of the complain
ants is finished this week, Vice
Chancellor Reed announces that
the defense would not be heard I'M
til June %, i.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
MELTED SNOW FLOODS.
Great Loss and Suffering Caused Thereby
In Canada.
By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
MONTREAL, Can, April 1S.-Re-
ports reaching here today show that
in consequence of the extraordinary
warm weather of the past few days
melting the snow, which during
the past winter had fallen in I'M
precedented quantities, rivers and
streams in all parts Of the province
have become swollen to an extent
unknown in thirty years and great
damage is being done property
along their shores. Many villages
and towns are reported as wholly
or partly under water, the inhabi-
tants being compelled to move
about in boats or on RATS. A
dozen bridges, including some OF
the largest, have been carried away,
as we'll as logs, lumber and nova
BILE property Of all kinds. Railway
traffic is greatly interrupted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Louisiana Republicans.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
NEW ORLEANS, April 1S.-Yes-
terday, both day and evening, was
q field day for the negro politician.
There were several committee
meetings, and at least one big rally
away up at Carrollton. Matters
are go mixed among the dusky
statesmen, and so diverse are their
evolutions from day to day, that 1t
takes the most careful following
up to keep anything like a straight
record of the operations OF this
annex to the G. D. P.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
DETERMINED ON LUEGER.
The Anti-Semitic Element Thrice Opposes
Emperor Joseph.

The Anti-Semitic Element Thrice Opposes
Emperor Joseph.
VIENNA, Austris, April 1S.-The
municipal council has again elect
ed DIR. Lueger, the anti-semitic
leader, to the office OF hurgomaster
of Vienna. This is the third time
DIR. Lueger has been elected to the
office. The first occasion he de.
fl'ined to accept the office because
. the counsjpk the majority large
: more so than in any proc9 ne was
at this season.
? Rupge merchants notify custom
t as that stores will close for til
4 hummer season at $3.50, save o
~ Saturday nights.
4 Judge Nelson, OF this count,
announces for district judge, an
will make the race in good shap
Plovef are very numerous on Il
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Costs Money for War.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
MADRID, Spain, April 1S.-The
minister Of marine has prepared
supplementary estimate requiring
the expenditure of 65,000,0OO francs
to cover the ensuing five years
The minister of war has prepared
estimates calling for 100000 OC
francs, to cover period OF ten
years. Both estimates will be pre-
scented to the cortes at the earliest
possible time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
ORDERED OUT OF TOWN.
An Organ Grinder Who Worked Blind on
the City.

The removal of the Alamo police
station to East Houston street has
been the cause of an organ grinder
being ordered out of town. Yes
terday Officers Bourp and Bergin
were in the office of the station,
when they noticed someone across
the street, at Sallie Royals, who
resembled a man that passes as
blind on the streets and grinds an
organ, with a little girl in his
arms, asleep. 1t was the same
man, whom they discovered as he
was about to take up his music
box, his smoked glasses and the
little girl and go out on
his daily round, The officers saw
that the man lcoIkl see as well IS
they and too Head before Captain
Druse, whoder Qefted tbs man to
leave the q once. The man
s @or 3 COM litt Rhs girl cs anne
herNrher Alamo I
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Killed His Rival,
By Special Wire to the SUNDAY L1Gr

BY Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
TExARKANA, Ark, April 49,
Charles Jones and Harry Robinson,
colored, were bitter rivals for the
favors of mulatto girl and both
desired the girls company last
night. Robinson was successful.
Jones armed himself, waylaid the
pair and fired both barrels Of his
shotgun into Robinson, Kidding
him. The murderer is in jail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Buluwayo Will Fall.

by Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
CAPE Town, April ls.-Advices
which left Buluwayo by coach
have been received, stating that
the Matabeles are advancing men
northeast Of that place and are
sending out small footing parties,
The hostile Matabeles are within
a half hours march of the town.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Two More For NICK inley.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
ROANOKE, Va, April lS.-The
republican convention Of the sixth
congressional district elected Jas.
Mclaughlin, Of Lynchburg, and
Everett Sprul, of this city. to the
st. Louis convention today. The
resolutions instruct for Mckinley
and endorse Lamb for state chair
man. Brack Stovall was nomi-
mated for elector.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Palestine Water Company's Receiver

By Special Wire 10 the SUNDAY LIGHT.
PARIS, Tex, April 1S.-At the
instance of bondholders, Judge
Bryant, of the United States court,
appointed w. III. Wright as re-
ceiver for the Palestine Water
works today. The city OF Pales-
tine had defaulted some OF the
bonds and was threatening to can
eel the water company franchise
unless some needed repairs were
made. The receiver was author
lied TO make the repairs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Reform Physicians Meeting.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
DALLAS, Tex, April lS.-Texas
association, Phisio- Medical Society
of Physicians and Surgeons, will
hold it's third annual meeting here
May 20 and 81. 1t is estimated
that about fifty will attend this
school of medicine who claim TO
practice without the use of poisons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-19
Got His Men. Though.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
TAYLOR, Tex, April 1S.-Consta'
BILE Zeverneman rounded up three
law breakers near Byersville, and
captured one who tried to escape.
The constable's horse ran into
barbed wire fence and fell on him
breaking his leg and otherwise in
turing him.