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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
WILL ACT IN CONCERT.
Special Wire To Sunday Light.

Constantinople, Dec. 26.-Ambassa-
doris accredited to the Porte have re-
ceived instructions from their respect
i've governments to act in concert in
submitting fresh proposals for reforms
in the Ottaman empire, and all of the
diplomats including Nj. NelidOff. Rus
sian ambassador, have agreed to re-
sort to coercive measures. If the sui
tan should be dilatory in enforcing
the reforms
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
A CRUEL MURDER.
Special Wire To Sunday light.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 26.-'Mrs.
Frank Watson, aged % years, was
found dead at her residence today.
Watson is n stationary engineer and
the couple had frequent Quarrels. "A
baby a few months old was wallow-
ing in its mothers blood, where it had
lain all night. Watson has been ar
rested.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
INCREASING THE FRENCH ARMY
Special Wire To Sunday Light.

London, Dec. 26.-The Standard will
publish dispatch from Paris saying
the cabinet has decided to introduce
a bill in the chamber of deputies. pro-
viding for the addition of battalion
to each of the infantry regiments. and
increasing the war footing of the
army by 100000 men.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Specially Wire To Sundya Light.

Georgetown, Tex, Dec. 26.-A
shocking accident occurred near here
this evening. James Bramlett. leading
citizen and cotton buyer, while hunt
ing, accidentally shot himself in the
thigh, severing an artery, and bleed
ing to death in five minutes. He was
brought to town. He leaves wife
and two children.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
WILL : ORGANIZE ANOTHER
BANK.

Special Wire To Sunday Light.
Holliston, Mass, Dec. 26-The dlrec-
tors of the Holliston National bank
have decided to finish up the affairs
of the bank by January list, 1897, af-
ter which date no deposits will be TAX
en-. Another bank, with a smaller
capital, will probably soon be organ
lied
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
GEORGETOWN WEDDINGS.
Special Wire To Sunday Light.

Georgetown, Tex. Dec. 26.-Mr.
Arthur Lambert and Miss Lula Bull
lington were married at the residence
of Mar. J. NJ. Burlington, Rev. Isaac
Sellers officiating.
Mr.. Snowden Boyd and Miss Rosa
Williams were married last night at
the residence of Mr.. Aaron Williams,
Judge Shaw officiating.
Both are well and favorably known
in this section.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
SETTLED AN ELECTION DEBT.

A number of county officials quiet
ly met yesterday afternoon and set
tied up a small indebtedness of the
November election, amounting to
something like $50, which constitut-
ed part of the campaign fund. The as
sessment of each official was about
SCI. The ensuing city election also
came under discussion and some may
orally timber was suggested, but
what action was taken in the matter
has not yet been divulged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
CHRISTMAS EVE MURDER.
Special Wire To Sunday Light.

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 26-Davh
Lott, a well known hotel proprietor,
at Douglass, Ga, was stabbed TO
death on Christmas eve at that place
His assassin is believed to be Lcnn1e
Mcclellan, son of well known far
mer. Mcclellan and other young men
under the influence of whisky, were
trying to run the town.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
BANK WRECKER ARRESTED.
Special Wire To Sunday Light.

Buffalo, n Y, Dec. 26.-Edwin j.
Smith, the individual bookkeeper of
the Bank of Commerce, was arrested
on complaint of the Receivers bank,
who charged him with classifying the
books and effecting practical embez-
element, between $500 and $1,000.
Smith confesses.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
STORY DENIED.
That Germany Would Take Up Old
SPANS Quarrel.
eciaI Wire To Sunday Light.

SPANS Quarrel
Special Wire To Sunday Light.
Washington, ID. @. Dec. 26.-Officers
in confidential relations 10 the sec
rotary of state and President,appear
to attach no importance to the story.
published by the London Times, as
originating in Paris, 10 the effect that
Germany had informed the United
States that 1t was preparing to side
with Spain, The German ambassador
called on Secretary 0lney, and the
President Thursday, but as this was
regular diplomatic day, 10 signifcance
is attached to the visit to the State
Department. and his call on the Pres
Ident is explained by the fact that he
presented his military attnche.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
DIR. HUNTER HAD THE VOTES.
But Governor Bradley Will Not Call
A Special Session. :
pecial Wire To Sunday Light.

Louisville, Ky, Dec. 26.-Congress-
man w. Godfrey Hunter, leading can
didate for the Republican nomination
for Senator, who was defeated for
election to Congress by John Rhea in
the Third, filed notice of contest
aainst Rhea at Russellville. The
Frankfort Capital, Gov. Bradley's per-
sonal organ, admits that DR.. Hunter
has enough votes pledged to secure
the nomination. This probably means
that no extra session of the legislature
will be called, as Gov. Bradley is bit
terly opposed to Hunter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
BOSTON CAR STRIKE.
The Places of the Agitators Being
Filled by New Men.
Special Wire To Sunday Light.

lhCu w ave" NiSh.
Special Wire To Sunday Light.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 26.-Cars were
running on all the car lines of West
End today. Many of the cars were
run by new men. Evidently the COM
pany desires to get rid of the men
who were most active in the strike.
Those were given to understand it
would be necessary to relieve them
The new men were given different
badges from the old men, which is re-
garded as an indication that the COM
pany will replace most of the strikers
with new men as soon as convenient.
The West End Railway Co. have dis
charged all members of the confer
ence committee and the discharged
men will try to hold an Indignation
meeting tonight. One prominent men,
Der says their union is practically
dead.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
ANOTHER WEYLER EFFIGY.
,naciaI NVire To Sunday Light.

Special Wire To Sunday Light.
Holland, Mich, Dec. 26.-The efigy
of Captain-General Weyler was swung
from the front of the city hall some
time during last night. 1t is believed
firemen did the hanging.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27
ToDAY,S WEATHER.

Local forecast for San Antonio and
vicinity for SO hours, from s a. m.
Dec. &c:
Local showers tonight and Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27

Washington, D. G. Dec. 26.--For
Western Texas: Generally fair, war
mer Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-27

Big Tamale is happy; Boerner threw
up his white flag, before the first gun
was fired.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
ROW IN MAYESVILLE.
Rlotous Negroes Resist the
Police and Make Thteats.

On Saturday light Mayesvilie was thrown
into state of turmoil and excitement, and
for several hours the law officers of
the town and the white citizens,
who supported the officers, momentarily e1-
tected bloody copfic, with mob cf
negroes VI no had armed themselves with guns,
pistols and razors and de6ed arrest.
The disturbance was started by a uegro
named Bradley, VINO provoked difficulty
with young white msn by cursing him in
an outrageous manner on the streets Brad
lev was arrested and his frieods collected and
forcibiy released him from the custody of the
town marshal number of extra police
men were sworn in and steps were immeai-
ately taken to arrest Bradley and other
negroes who had interferred with the marshal.
The negroes collected in crowds and made
threats of burning the guard house and
doing violence to auy and all persons who
interEersed with them The threste did not
intimidate the special policemen, however,
and four of the ring leaders among the negroes
were arrested and put in the guard house
which was protected BY eoard throughout
the night Sunday everything had qui.ted
down and no further trouble was anticie pa ed.
Other arrests will be made and all who were
responsible for the row will be made to feel
the baud of the law.
This is the second disturbance the un,uy
negroes of Aayesville have created within the
last two moo,hs and j, is high time they
were severely punished, as such lnwlessness is
intolerable in law abiding community.
The disturbance at Mayesville was settled
Monday without further trouble Those
who participated 10 the riot Saturday night
we're each 6ued So by the ln,enden, of the
town
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
Sheriff McKagen Replies.

Sheriff MeKagen through hisastoruey pre-.
seoted the following reply TO the return Of
W. n Commander ~hich throws some add-
,ienal light on the case brought against Coro.
ner Commander for not turning. over the
funds io bis hands:
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF SUMTER
In the Court of General Sessions
The State 10 re William q Commander, as
late Sheriff Of Sum'er County.
Personally appeared before me George P.
NcKagec, who being duly sworn, says: That
he is ut present Sheriff of Sumter County,
and succeeded the above named William
Command r. That the said William H
Commander 10 his return to the rule herein,
says, "ihat while be was in possession Of s~id
Office and conducting toe duties of said ofhce
be has at various times received small sums
Of money amounting al the time he turned
the otfice over to his successor, Mr:N3eo. P.
McKaqen, the present Sheriff to ST. 81;
tha. be offered 10 pay the same and
make settlement with the pseseo: Sheriff,
but the present Sterif refused to re-
ceive the sane, and gave as u reason tha,
the books showed other moneys due the
Office from the late Sheriff, N Sanders, and
be was advised not to receive any from this
respondent short of full settlement OF
mo ey's shown by the books to be due b.
responder, and the late Sheriff together"
{. Now in reply thereto deponent says: That
the said statement is untrue insofar as ii
states that depouent refused to receive any
money FROM the said William r Comms rder
aud the reasons assigned therefor.
Deponen, further says, that he repeatedly
demanded of the said William q Comman-
der, the moneys in bis hands belonging or
pertaining 10 the Office of Sheriff, and that
be has never refused to- receive any amount
whatsoever, bowsoever small, on account Of
aoy alledged balance due; nor has depouent
refused TO receive auy amount Of money
whatsoever, from the said Wiliiam H. Com
mauder, for any cause.
Csc P McKAeEN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
18th day of October, A D., 1895.
Shepard Nash, Clerk G. c. l. G. S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
w edge field News Items.

WEDGxFlpLD. s C, Oct ls.-Yrste,d da 5
was Cbildren's Day AT the Baptist Church.
A large crowd was present and as all the
children did excep,ioc ally, we'll everybody
enjoyed the exercises Immensely.
Mr Tom Trouble6eid's hand is doing as
we'll as possible under the circumstances, and
he stands good chance Of retaining it
Cotton picking for this year Is about
thing Of the past, and farmers are endeavor-
ing to p!ow IN their oats, but the ground is
SO dry and hard very little is being accom-
plished in that direction.
A very good crop Of corn Is being rapidly
housed. Peas are 7ers short compared with
the abundant crop last year Prsyioe hay Is
rather Pile. siful but not GEAR 80 abundant as
last year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
NOTICE.

THAvE BOUGHT 4 INTEREST IN THE
business of Witherspoon Bros. l. Co !,
where will be pleased to see and serve my
friends and the pubic generally.
We have recently added to our stock, and
pow have complete line Of Furniture and
Ctfins on hand We are also receiving new
goods daily, which we will take pleasure in
showiog-oo trouble TO show goods. Call
and see us at the old Aatthiesseo building,
Main Street, one door norih of the N1son
House We will make it to your advantage
to do so Respectfully,
Oct 2t-2t JNO. f. WHILDEN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21

Dr.. Sampson Pope and Ex-Con9res.man
George W. Murray came to town Thursday
morning and when they landed on Sumter soil
from the Charleston train they were
welcomed by q crowd of several buodred
pegroes and brass band that discoursed a
wheezy and conglomefate sort of medley
that made one think involuntarily Of the
Kaleidoscope political career Ct the unu,'er-
BILE ard unsccountable Samps The band
paraded around and up and down Main
street for some little time and then when the
crowd had been churned up eaough it was
collected in compacs mass in the rear of
the Court House square, while Murray and
Pope made their speeches. There was con-
siderable brass music and some enthusiasm.
but nothing new was said by either Pope or
Murray They both wish to keep the negroes
stirred up and they both want Office.
Pope talked much of how. he was de-
frauded out Of the Governorship by the
EV sans clique of Reformers, and from this
oralnehed eff to tell about cow the negroes
ares cheated all the time and have been
che h,ed.
Murray talked of the registration law and
how it should be fought: in the courts and
knocked out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
Accidentally Shot.

A few days ago Tom Iroubiefied who had
teen duck busting uear Camden Crossing
started for home as the night freight passed,
and in attempting to board the train, to ride
10 Wedge6e:d, missed his footing, falling yer
cross Ties aud as be did so the whole load
was discharged in the back Of his right band,
tearing it up in fearful manner. 1t is hoped
that his hand can be saved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
Fra Diavola Postponed.

The present .,ion Of the Opera ERA Dia-
volo' by the musicians Of this city, under the
patronage of the Kirg Daughters has been
postponed Indefinitely The postpoDement
is due to the Inability of Mr Glover, of Co.
luubia to train the singers in time for the
production Of the opera the date 6rst
fixed. He bad other engagements that made
it impossible for him to give the time required
to perfect the arrangements and train those
who were TO take part in the opera
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
POPE COMES TO TOWN.

The Candidate for Governor
Speaks to Large Crowd Of
Negroes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16

Tho transactions foot up nearly 4V'V" shaiee'
I4ono,d Zimmerman. of zimmerman q forshay'
.lArs IN huon and specie, said yesterday that MS
a. would no ,onger supply gold 10 customers VINO
,,.,dot n hoard IT, He added: ut is true that we
s.a recantv furnished some goid 10 custoers VINO
n,s,e frightened over the posslbht! OF
,"c,orv al the election in November pul we nave 9e
NtsJ ~ furnish IL no longer. We make TINS de
os'on Tor sentimental and patriotic reasons ms Is
~ lime 10 withdraw gold from the SUD lredsur!
no as,..I.s confidence and might lead to very Sc
,sors consequences 10 general business, we Wild,
araw gold a; the Tine OF ;he last Dono issue AM
81 !, 10 cubs -ribers for the bonds put me
rssssan, circumstances very different Inch me
ppolS rarf Ia INTO the Sub-Treasury immediatei
: rink :; would be very good IDEA now ana one
- =, u.o,li aid greatly in restoring commence, II
,be ,arge local banks which have a great deal OF
colo on hand would turn into me SUD reasury
Z IN 40 or $40 go OF gold and take legal lenders
lar 4, The Treasury gold reserve wouid mus De
again pu, above the S0On0.H0 marx -.
The commission charged by bullion dealers for
sod was ne-fourJh Of ! per cent an advance or
one eighth. , 49, A., S., r..o.,,r,, .o-
-he day we're 81 900 Lazard Freres took 100000
and / Won Hoffman, & Co 10000 for SHIPMENT TO
T,,rore The remainder taken by spOfie dealers
and banks. . ,oo o,o -. 49, 49,.
team Exchange National Bank for shipment 10 Can
ada entalel 10 loss OF gold 70 the Treasury. The
gold was obtained on ASSAY ONCE checks. which
represented gold bullion deposited
Washington July l5.-(;old withdra walls to-day
amounted 20 Nl@srO leaving the reserve at the
close Of business al &'.35521S OF the Withdrawals
to-day $500 o0o was in c in for export.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
local BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

r,.rr,v- Sheriff Muvaney yesterday received an
.x.cu,on for &C., 81 against Charles T. CoKeiair.
~. hroker of No GO Broadway. who was one OF
nort,es interested in floating the notes OF John T.
uonn,re 3 Son. ship joiners, who recently faiico'
In tavo> Of the Danbury National BANK. OF Dun
bury Conn; also an execution against Charies -
CoLefoir Joseph H. Swift and James 3 kendaii'
,o,r,,v for 1896 and against Joseph H. swift
;pa,v,dualy for $751; all IN favor OF the Dahpury
National Bank The three judgments were oo-
,o,ned IN the Westminster County Supreme Court
on November 10. 1891, but the transcripts were not
6led here until yesterday. Ii is not expected tha'
81, chern will be able to collect the claim against
NJ cokcfair as there Is execution now In the
sher.ns hands against him for 81 c3a in favor OF
lanes b. W. Bidack. obtained on June %. which
Is likely 10 lie returned unsatished. H.,
An attachment has been obtained In ms CITY
AGAINST Herman Goettsch, saloonkecpcr. OF No. III
I'1tOn-st Brooklyn, VINO was reported 10 nave
rnn away 10 Europe i've weeks ago. for SU4. IN
favor Of Moore Smrot. OF ms cl'y ana tnlIh-
dsiohio for liquors sold to him When the hrm
REPRESENTATIVE saw the barkcepcr OF me saloon on
Monday last he said the boss had gone 10 Europe,
md taken $4OO with him. and had been away hVe
weeks. - - 100000, ..o ,,os.or..,.
against Zebra Quackenbush. OF Albany. In FAVOR
OF the National Shoe and Leather l5ank. IL pelhe
a revival OF two judgments obtained against MIN
and others In lsIs - ,s
Wickhan as surviving partners OF me hrm OF -
H. Wickham 4 Co.. diamond merchants, OF Maiden
Lane who failed several years ago. one Tor I'll,
7s2 in favor Of Adolphus Cohen. Of London. ana
stadtcr & Nephew. also Of London. Oh accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16

Senftman. Senftman sent long letter to Commits
sioner Parker few days ago. charging that gam
bling and disorderly houses hourshed unmolested
In the Eleventh Precinct. He made the accusation
that the police took steps to suppress the Same.
Commissioner Parker informed Senftman that an
investigation would he mao. The delegation that
called was led by Mr.. Pfeffer. lawyer, who acted
spokesman Mr. Pfeffer told the Commissioner
that Senftman was blackmaillng women and pro-
pretors OF cafes the East Side by representing
himself 10 be a special patroman. Pfefrer also
stated that Senftman using the letter which
he had received from Commissioner Parker. and
which written the Police Department Of
fca! paper, in his blackmailing operations
The persons who accompa MED Pfeffer were will
Ing to make affidavit against Senftman. They all
asserted that they had paid him money. Pfefer
stated that Senftman had been accused OF extortion
before. Commissioner Parker said that Senft-
had made similar complaints to Commissioner
Roosevelt months ago. at which time n thor
ough investigation had. Many OF Senftman's
charges at that TINA were found TO be false.
Eldridge-st station, assured the Commissioners
that he is doing everything In his power TO enforce
the law In his precinct
In the last three months more than 1900 arrests
have been made i'm the precinct.
Mr. Pfeffer said he would bring three persons who
had paid Senftman money before Commissioner
Parker to make aildavts. which will be submitted
TO a Police Magistrate and warrant applied for
Shortly after the delegation left Commissioner
Parker's Office Senftman called to the Com
missioner. He denied the charges made by Pfeffer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
VACATION SCHOOLS OPENED.
A GOOD WORK BEGUN BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR
IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF THE POOR.

A GOOD WORK BEGUN BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR
IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF THE POOR.
Are yez takin children In now" the ques-
ton asked OF the jantor al the public school at
Chrystic and Heste- SITS The question was almost
needless as a number Of bright-eyed boys and girls
were waiting the door to ente. for registration
ca rls This school, IN the Tenth Ward. in the midst
Of a densely crowded tenement neighborhood. will
be opera ed for the coming six weeks az vacation
dton Of the Poor. For three years these vacation
schools have been operated. No textbooks are
used but the teachers have been chosen with a
special reference their loving tact and strong
personality, and workers with and not masters
Of the children. Many of the children were mem
hers of the schools last year. an1 eagerly inquired
for former teachers cordially greeted familiar
faces.
This vacation school idea as begun By Newly ork
has been taken up by Chicago. for instance. which
opened vacation school this week Other cities are
taking the matter under advisenent a.,
The association has pledged itself 10 operate SIX
vacation schools and now appeals 70 the geheioslt!
80 .ba nubIic for the means OF fulfilling TINS pIeogc
The machinery Of registration ana me iU H ~
Surns can he used for the moro strictly tultlondl
Charges One dollar will maintain chiid AT the
schnoi for the term OF six weeks -, ,. !,
e, Earnestly hoped that large numbers OF small suns ms
viii be received All checks sh2ud Dc maze Iyden
~, the order OF the treasurer arner az eo'u en
70 Il" y. Tassau-st Checks and money may pr sens
ether TO The treasurer or the genera cand az All
~ iii M acknowledged. and 1t is hoped thst tne
unnal NAV ena bic the association 10 continue ''
high grade work