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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-21
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-21
NOTICE
To TAXPAYERS

The undersigned hereby give
notice that the city ad valorem and
poll taxes for the municipal year,
1895, Commencing June I, 1895.
ending May 81. 1896 are due and
payable at this Office on or before
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-21
list DAY OF june, 1896

after which time Twill add besides
the cost and interest, ten per cent
penalty on amount of taxes dues
The Office of the collector will be
open from 9 to IL and to S daily,
Sundays and holidays excluded).
HENRY UMSCHEID.
.57tf City Collector.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
V0N GULL
Following in the Footsteps of His I|Iustrous
 Sire-Won the All-Aged Stake.

Morris, Manitoba, Sept. 3.-Von Gull wins first hands down, Cleans Ruth sec- ond Sam T. third. Shake.
 D. E. ROSE.
 The above named dogs were the win ners of the all-aged stake in the Mani toba Field Trials clubs trials yesterday at Morris, Manitoba.
 Won Gull, winner of the first prize, is a Birmingham pointer, the property of T. T. Ashford and J. J. Odom, and is a son of Kent Elgin. He was started in two field trials last year and placed in both His next race will be at Kennedy, Minn. on the 9th, where he will again meet the cracks of Canada and the United States Cleans Ruth, winner of the second Is an English setter by Count Gladstone " and owned by the Manchester Kennel club of Manchester, Tenn. She was a derby winner last season.
 Sam T, third, is also an English setter by Luke Roy and the property of the Del Monte Kennels of Waverly, Miss This dog was the phenomenal derby win- ner of 1895 and was sold at the end of the season by his then owner, w. w. Ti- tus, to the Del Monte Kennels for some- thing over 5000. MT. D. D. Rose who piloted MT. Mayberry's pointer, Alabama Girl, and two setters to victory in the derby on Wednesday and Von Gull to the top of the ladder in the al-aged stakes yesterday, has frequently visited Bir- mingham, and his many friends here will be rejoiced to hear of his success.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04

Haines issued the following statement of the days doings:
 At meeting of the executive board of the Southern States Freight association held today the commissioner was in- structed to issue rates to meet the reduc- tion already made by the Seaboard Air Line, and it was left with him to take such further action as might be neces- sary with reference to any further reduc- tion by the Seaboard Air Line"
 The meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chairman.
 While the Southern States Freight as- sociation does not consider the Seaboard Air Line dangerous antagonist" said President Spencer of the Southern rail- way this evening, yet we feel we must do something in order to compete with them. Yesterday the Seaboard Air Line, In accordance with the law filed a notifi- cation of reduction in the freight rate between Atlanta and Baltimore, which affects the present rate from B to 35 per cent. Immediately on learning of this we placed on file similar notification of re- duction. Both will go into effect on Sat urday."
 It is said that the Seaboard Air Line is about to wage war against the Southern States Freight association now that the injunction restraining them from cutting rates has been removed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
Watson and Butler Confer.

Atlanta, Sept. 3.@Thomas E. Watson, the populist nominee for vice president and Senator Marion Butler manager of the populist national campaign, held a conference here today. They discussed the plan of campaign and the situation generally. Senator Butler wanted to get MT. Watson's record on some points and the nominee supplied the missing links It was decided that Mir. Watson should go to Texas and then west on stump ing tour. He will give his assistance to the Texas populists in the movement looking to fusion. MT. Watson also wants fusion in Georgia on the basis of a division of the electoral vote and the withdrawal of MT. Sewall so far as Geor- gia is concerned.
 Speaking of the Palmer-Buckner tick ct, Senator Butler said that 1t was meant to catch suckers who might otherwise vote for Bryan. The men who are in the Indianapolis convention will not vote the ticket, but they will cast their bal lots for Mckinley. I think that if the press and the speakers will unmask the scheme the ticket will draw very little support from Bryan.
 Senator Butler left tonight for Wash ington. MT. Watson leaves in the morn ing for Texas.
 It is understood it has been decided that both Watson and Bryan shall be notified before. September 15 by letter or committee, as each may choose.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
LEARNED IT IN ATLANTA.
While He Was Speeding Homeward the Con- federate Memorial Institute Elected
 Col. W. D. Chipley President.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 3.-W. D. Chipley, member of the board of trustees of the Confederate Battle Abbey, now known as the Confederate Memorial institute was called by business from the pending meeting of the board at Lookout moun- tain and learned while in Atlanta of his election as president of the board. The trustees, who in connection with the president constitute the executive com mittee, are Gen. w. H. Jackson of Ten nessee, General Briggs of Kentucky, General Ross of Texas and Col. Robert White of West Virginia.
 Colonel Chipley said to Constitution reporter that he earnestly supported General Jackson for the presidency, but his health prevented his acceptance. The offer to him was genuine surprise. It seemed impossible to accept, but under conditions which were very possible he would accept. Colonel Chipley said the idea was already at home with him and he was laying plans which would bring early results or he would return the trust to be placed in abler hands. The work would be great without pecuniary compensation, but it would be a labor of love, as success would be the greatest honor any man could accomplish.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
KENNEDY TRIAL IS ON.
Both Sides Announced Ready" and the Taking of Testimony Began
 New Brought Out Yet.

Montgomery, Sept. 3.-(Speoial )-The trial of Sheriff Kennedy of Dallas coun- ty. charged with the murder of Percy Wood of the same county at the depot in this city on April 21, was called this morning in the city court and both sides announced ready"
 The morning was consumed in the se- lection of jury and Tn the afternoon several witnesses were examined. None of the witnesses testified to anything that was not developed in thep relimi- nary trial several weeks ago. An army of witnesses is to be examined and it is probable the trial of the case will re- quire a week. Pettus & Pettus and Pitts & Pitts of Selma and A. D. Sayre and A. A. Wiley of Montgomery are the de- fendant's counsel and Farnham & Crum of Montgomery are assisting Solicitor I.Omax
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
DOUBLE CALAMITY.
Northeast Provinces of Japan Shaken by Earth quake and the Southern Coast DeIuged
 by a Tidal Wave.

Yokohama, Sept. 3.-Reports have been received here that a great earthquake ravaged the northeast provinces of Ja- pan on Monday night, destroying the town of Rokugo and othrer towns in that section. Thousands of persons are re- ported to have been killed and many more injured, while the damage to prop erty is incalculable. On the same day of the earthquake in the north of Japan the southern coasts of the country were swept by typhoon, which destroyed 8 vast amount of property and caused the loss of many lives. The territory visited by the earthquake was similarly ravaged in June, when many towns were destroy ed by earthquakes and an accompanying tidal wave. which caused an estimated loss of 10000 lives.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
BRYAN AS A TOPICAL TALKER His Versatility as an Orator StrikingIy Illustrated. "NO DRIVING IS ALL0WEO' He Read Over Bridge and Proceeded
 Make the Application. IT IS THE KEYNOTE OF THE CAMPAIGN Some One Gave Him Yellow-Tinted Card, and With It He Made 5000
 People Laugh and Cheer
 at Elkhart.
IT IS THE KEYNOTE OF THE CAMPAIGN

Toledo, O., Sept. 3.-Notwithstanding that he was greatly fatigued after yes terday's arduous trip and his two speeches here last night, MT. Bryan was up and around early this morning. After breakfast at the Boody house he re ceived a small delegation of local demo- crats, who had called to take formal leave of the candidate. There were few spectators present, owing to the wet weather, and MT. Bryans departure for the station was without incident. At the station a small crowd had gathered and heartily cheered the nominee as he walk ed to his coach. The train left at 7:45 over the Lake Shores old road west for Adrian and other Michigan points.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
"I'M NO SPRING LAMB"
Mir. Cleveland Emphatically Declined to
 Allow His Name to Be Used

Indianapolis. Ind. Sept. 3.-Mr. Daniel G. Griffin, chairman of the New York delegation, last night sent a long tele- gram to President Cleveland at Bug zards Bay, telling him that a strong de- sire was manifested by delegates to the sound money convention to renominate him for the presidency ef the United States.
 He told the president of the great dem- onstration made in yesterdays conven- tion when the presidents name was mentioned and of the belief expressed by many delegates that he was the man to take the helm of the new ship.
 The New York delegation, he told the president were anxious to learn his per- sonal wishes in the matter. and he added that every member would consider it an honor to vote for his renomination.
 This morning the following telegram was received from Gray Gables:
 To Daniel M. Griffin, Chairman of the New
 York Delegation:
 My judgment and personal inclination are so unalterably opposed to your sug- gestion that I cannot for moment en- tertain it. GROVER CLEVELAND.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
Senator Jones Wires for Richardson.

Washington, Sept. 3.-Senator Jones has wired Mr. Richardson, who has been in charge of the national committee work here, that he must have his services at once in Chicago, and in answer to the call he starts tomorrow. The work Of the campaign was accommodating so rap idly on the hands of Chairman Jones he said he was compelled to have the as- sstance of MT. Richardson.
 The headquarters here will be in charge of Clark Howell of Atlanta. MT. Frank F. Morgan will aid Senator Faulkner in looking after the correspondence of the national committee until Mr. Howell ar rives. MT. Richardson has shown splen- did capacity in handling the campaign matters, and it is no surprise that Chair man Jones wishes his services in the larger field
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
SOUTH STILL AHEAD.
Her Railway Earnings Show an Increase of l2.04 to 12.08 Per Cent-NeW h.
 dustres and Arrangements.

Baltimore Sept. 3.--In it's weekly re- view of southern industrial conditions the Manufacturers Record calls atten- ton to the fact that railroad earnings,
 like bank clearings, emphasize the fact
 that business conditions in the south are
 better than in other sections. The net earnings of the railroads of the United States for the first six months of 1896, as compared with the corresponding pe- riod of 1895, show in the New England states decrease of S.3S per cent, in the middle states a decrease of 3.92 per cent, and the anthracite systems decrease of 10.65 per cent, with an increase in the middle western states of 2.99 per cent in the Pacific coast states an increase of 7.27 per cent, In the northwestern states 71 per cent, while in the south the in crease Is 12.0S per cent and the southwest 12.04. The southern and southwestern roads show far larger percentage of gain than the roads of any other section.
 Among industrial enterprises reported
 for the week were the closing of con-
 tract for the construction of dam to
 cost $60,000 at Anderson, s. C., for the
 employment of 5000 horse power for the
 transmission of electricity. Athens Ala.
 will build a water works at a cost of
 about $15000; water works will be built at Clearwater, Fla; $2OO000 gold min ing company Is being organized for the development of a gold mine in Georgia; northwestern people are building a large lumber mill in Mississippi; $50,000 land company has been incorporated at West Point, Miss; a $100,O00 paving brick com- pany has been organized at Houston, Tex; a $30,000 flour mill company has been organized at San Antonio Locher & Co. of Glasgow, Va are enlarging their cement plant to produce 300 barrels per day; the Southern Express company will
 erect a $500, ,000 office building In New Orleans; two $50000 school buildings will
 be erected in the same city; plans have been prepared for a $200000 office building
 .n Atlanta; a $45,000 court house will be
 erected in Wise county, Virginia.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
New Hampshire Republicans.

Concord, N. H., Sept 3.-When the re- publican state convention was called to order by Chairman Jewett of the state committee in Phenix hall at 11:15 this forenoon the attendance of delegates was one of the largest at any convention ever held by the party in the state. The permanent organization selected at the caucus last night was adopted for the convention, and the president, Hon. Henry B. Quinby, addressed the con vention.
 Judge Charles w. Hoitt of Nashua, amid much enthusiasm, placed Hen. George A. Ramsdell of that city in nom ination for governor and he was chosen by exclamation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
His Sally Into Michigan.

Hudson, Mich, Sept. civilian J. Bryan made his first sally into Mlchi- gan today in continuation of his west ward journey. It was raining when he left the Boody house in Toledo and the weather did not improve as his journey progressed. At 7:50 MT. and Mrs. Bryan and J. w. Cutwright, the candidate s private secretary, left Toledo for Elk hart, Ind, over the Lake Shore and Mich igan Southern. With them In the rear car of the train were Austin H. Whit ing, democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Michigan, who was with Mir. Bryan in congress; Timothy Tarsney, the Michigan colleagues of the candi- date, and the reception committee for Elkhart. MT. Bryan made his first bow to a Michigan audience at Blissfield, where 800 enthusiastic people had gath cred Adrian, with a quota of 1500 and a brass band, seconded the Michigan welcome in hearty manner and secui21 few remarks from the candidate.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
TREASURY FIGURES.
Standing of the Gold Reserve-The Circu
 lation Statement.

OUHHellHB UI tIi6 dOIU fteSerVe-Tu6 ClfCu-
 lation Statement.
 Washington, Sept. 3.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at $103, O34, ,153. The days with drawals at New York were $61,50
 The treasury circulation statement shows that on September 1 all kinds of money in the United States outside of what is held in the treasury aggregated $1,539, 169634, or $21 per capita, on an estimated population of 71,645,O00. AS compared with September l. 1895, the cir culation shows a decrease of $64 413, ,394. During the month of August, however, the circulation shows an increase of SEA- 266,492, made up largely from the treas ury loss of gold.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
FRANCIS sWORN IN,
He Will Begin tine Active Duties of His Of
 flee Today.

Washington, Sept. 3.-Ex-Governor Francis of Missouri took the oath as sec retary of the interior at 12:30 today. The oath was administered by Associate Jus tice Harlan of the United States supreme court in the private room of Secretary Carlisle in the treasury department There were present Secretaries Lamont and Carlisle. besides several newspaper reporters. In the afternoon the secretary visited the department and made the ac- quafntance of the assistant secretaries and the aaefs of bureaus.
 Tomorrow MT. Francis will begin the active duties of his office.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
HANYE WILL HANG TODAY His Last Hope Was Shattered
 Last Night. A MEETING IN HIS BEHALF Two Hundred Men Marched Ten Blocks to the
 Executive Mansion. aovEHNyaEFu STAY OF SENTENCE AS
 A in the Crowd Fainted-Developed / at He, Too, Had Been Sentenced
 to Hang and Was Pardoned the Day Before.
MEETING IN HIS BEHALF
REFUSED STAY OF SENTENCE

Atlanta, Sept 3.-A mass meeting at- tended by 300 was held here today to in- -tercede in behtlf of Arthur Hanye, who is to be hanged tomorrow. Resolutions were adopted asking the governor to commute Hanye's sentence. When the meeting adjourned 200 men marched ten blocks though the city to the executive mansion and, assembling in the govern or's grounds, begged him to intervene and save the murderer. Governor Alt kinson replied that Hanye had been tried and convicted, had twice been rsr fused a new trial by the supreme court and that there was no ground to war rant executive interference. The gov ernor refused to stay the sentence, and as he concluded one man in the crowd tainted. He proved to be man who had once been sentenced to hang him. self and was pardoned on the day be- fore the execution was set to take place. Ranye has had two reprieves. His last hope is gone,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
FIRES.
At Syracuse. N. Y,

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 3.-Fire was dis covered at 2:15 this morning in the Wiet- ing opera house. The flames spread rapidly, and when they were finally con- trolled only the bare walls of the opera house were left standing. Surrounding property was also damaged to a serious extent. The loss at present is estimated at about S100000. This Is the third time that the Wietng opera house has been burned. The property Is owned by Mrs. J. M. Wieting, who is insured for $75,000 on the opera house and $150,000 on the block,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
Arraneements for His Home Coming.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 3.-Arrangements for the homecoming of William J. Bryan and the reception of the silver notifica- tion committee are under way. It is probable that the notification committee will reach Lincoln ahead of the demo- cratic candidate and the local Bryan club will provide for their entertainment It is now almost definitely known that Senator Teller will be present and, aside from the notification speech proper of Judge Grant, will deliver the principal address. There will be no local speak CTS as at first arranged The demon- stration, while not on the elaborate scale which followed Mr. Bryan's return after h.s nomination, promises to be enthu- SiaStic
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
STRIPPED FOR FIGHT. The Southern States Freight Association Will Meet the Seaboard's Cut

New York, Sept. 3.-The Southern States Freight association met at 10 o'clock in the Hotel Marlborough. The object of the gathering was to discuss the recent action of the courts in dissolv- ing an injunction restraining the Sea- board Air Line from reducing rates.
 The associa tion remained in session un- til o'clock, when 1t took recess for lunch. It reconvened at 2:30 o'clock and remain ed in session until o'clock. Immediate ly after adjournment Commissioner
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
VERMONT RETURNS ABOUT IN
And the Majority of Grout Over All Ii
 37 239

White River Junction, Vt Sept. B. Returns from all but three cities and towns in the state give the following vote for governor Grout, republican, 53,270; Jackson, democrat, 14,S7S; Battell, populist. 630; Whittemore, prohibition, 523. Grout's plurality 3S,392; majority over all 37,239
 The same cities and towns in 1892 gave Fuller, republican, a majority over all of IT Sg0
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
Enthusiastically Cheered.

Philadelphia, Sept. B. Li Hung Chang, his suite and government representatives arrived here at 1925 this morning. Thou sands of people were assembled on the sidewalks and the disting uished visitor was enthusiastically cheered. The vice. roy was escorted down Chestnuu street tc Independence hall. where Mayor War wick delivered to him an address of well come, to which he made appropriate re- sponse.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
At Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va. Sept. 3.-The fire which occurred in this city last night burnsd over an area of about two acres and de- stroyed twenty-seven buildings on Ne braska and Water streets. The buildings, together with the stock of s. R. White & Bro., were valued at about $75,000. on which there was considerable insurance. With the exception of Whites factory, which was a large and imposing one, most of the buildings destroyed were of slight value.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
defeat of free coinage at the forthcoming

defeat of free coinage at the forthcoming national election
 Pay attention to this: Believing that such free coinage of silver would be in- furious to my personal interests as an earner of wages, as well as disastrous to the United States as nation.' If the wage earner ought to sign a statement declaring the free coinage of silver in- furious to his personal interests I want to ask you why the advocates of the gold standard who are engaged in other kinds of business do not make some statement in regard to their business. Why do not the syndicates, who have been bleeding the United States treasury, make appli- cation for membership in a club and de- clare that the free coinage of silver is injurious to their personal interests?' (Applause)
 MT. Bryan cut his speech short in or der to catch the 4:10 train for South Bend, sixteen miles distant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
Assignment After Seizure.

Racine, Wis, Sept. 3.-Yesterday after noon the sheriff seized the brewery of F. Klinkert on a judgment. Last night MT. Klinkert made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. The assets are said to be $200,000, while the liabilities will not reach over half or three-quarters of that sum.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
II IN PHILADELPHIA.
His Departure From New York Aroused No Enthusiasm.

New York, Sept. 3.-Li Hung Chang and suite said goodbye to New York this morning when they crossed over to Jersey City at 8 o'clock en route for Phil adelphia. The quietness of his departure was in marked contrast to the enthusi- asm which greeted his arrival here. The big crowd gathered on West street did not even give him farewell cheer.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
At Winston. N. O.

Winston, N. C., Sept. 3.-Two of the largest stores in Warsaw, N. C., were burned last night and others were dam aged by fire. The principal losers were c. R. Hussey, general store, building and stock, loss s10.000, insurance $7OO0. and J. P Best, general store, loss s6000. insur- ance $2500. Other losses aggregate $2500. with no insurance. The fire was started by rats and matches
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Bank i'm Receiver's Hands.

Duluth, Minn., Sept. 3.-The Manu- lecturers bank of West Duluth has been placed in the hands of a receiver by or der of the state bank examiner. Deposits amount to $40,000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
Failure in New York,

New York, Sept 3.-J. Sterling Lang & Co.,, shirt and overall makers, made an assignment today. The liabilities are placed at $150,000, with nominal assets about the same.