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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
BARNEY GIBBS,
Blows Off His Pop Horn at OOrsicana, Texas
His Speech Was Long and Windy.

Nv special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGRT.
CoRsICANA, Tex, April An
his speech here tonight Hon. Bar
net Gibbs OF Dallas formally an
nounced that he had quit the DEM
ocratic party and joined the popu-
lists and said he had no apologies
to offer therefor. There was no
great difference between the dem
ocratic and republican PARTIES
both were after the offices and that
only. He said he quit the demo-
cratic party cold because the party
has demonstrated that even on the
tariff it has no policy.
Speaking again OF the two old
parties he said: "the truth is, there
is bat one party in Washington
city and that is the party that be-
lieves in high taxes, big appropria-
tions and government by appropri-
ations. What voters they can't
keep quiet by corruption they hush
mp with federal troops. In the
fight for pie democrats would count
out republicans in the south and
in the north the republicans would
buy votes with money furnished
by those given some corporate pull
on the daily living OF the Masses"
He then at much length glorified
himself for having been bold
enough to desert the democratic
party and announced that he did
not ask any office at the hands OF
the popuiists.
Attention was then paid to the
expenses of the state and national
governments and he spent much
time in saying that the taxes were
spent only in extravagant salaries
and in corruption. He strongly
approved the populist platform,
especially the part relating to direct
voting and to government owner
ship of railways.
"The popullsts will carry Texas"
he shouted, and then praised the
party for all its isms and promised
many things to be done by them
"when the populists win next No,
vem her,"
In conclusion he said persuasive
ly: why cannot the commercial and
agricultural interests get together
and nominate and elect populist
ticket for Texas that will remove
some of the burdens and make the
state prosper /? We will send con.
gressmen to Washington who VII
get enough money out Of that
financial waste basket-the contin-
gent fund-to improve the trinity.
We will build a state road without
taxation from the gulf to Red
River. With cheap rates to the
gulf and an economical state gov.
eminent Texas in two years wial
become the favored spot for COM
mercial and agricultural invest
ment.
Why should we be kept away
from prosperity by political super
stitions ?"
1t is not yet definitely known
whether Gibbs wants to 60 to con-
gress or to Austin as governor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
WHITEHOUSE BURGLARS
SENATOR QUAY'S ROOM RANsAOKED
UNSUC0ESSFULLY.
Thieves Were After Private Papers But
He Had Been Warned By
Previous Experience.
Nv specisl Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-Thieves
entered the capitol some time last
night, broke open the door enter
ing the committee room OF Senator
Quay, of Pennsylvania, and ran
sacked the office desks in search of
papers, which they evidently
failed to find. When the senator
and his clerks made a careful in
vestigation this morning nothing
was found missing.
Senator Quay is chairman of the
committee on public buildings and
grounds, and occupied fine room
in the southwest corner Of the sen.
ate wing gallery floor. The thieves
entered through the large room on
the corridor. The outer door was
opened quickly, but new lock
had been placed on the inner door.
This obstacle was overcome, how
ever, by the evident use of a
"jimmy" such as used by burglars.
The bolts, top and bottom, and the
doors lock, OF improved Yale pat
tern, were wrenched from their fast.
enings, aud the door was slightly
split. The file case, which had
been left unlocked over night, had
apparently been examined, as had
the large private desk Of the sena-
tor. But the thieves, whatever
may have been their object, failed
to find that for which they were
looking, and left the room, taking
nothing.
Senator Quay believes the thieves
were looking for his private corre-
spondence. The file case, which
always during the day had been
left open, bore several inscriptions
marked "Presidential," "Senato-
rial" pennsylvania Legislature"
etc, and these may have aroused
the cupidity OF some one.
The experience of Senator Quay
has proven that the capitol is no
safe place in which to leave pri-
vate papers. For this reason, only
this week. be removed to his resi-
dence all his, private correspon-
dence and papers. TWAS this, Mr..
Quay supposes, the thieves were
searching for.
When Quay was chairman OF the
national republican committee In
1889, he occupied one of the c6fn-
mittee rooms Of the capitol and
his room and desk were broken
into and many papers stolen.
Fortunately the papers missing
were only receipts and vouchers
for money expended, all of which
were subsequently duplicated, but
the incident was sufficient to re-
mind the senator from Pennsytva-
MIA that the senate or committee
room was not a safe place in which
to file political correspondence if
he desired to keep it from those
who have an intention of bur-
glarizing for the purpose of getting
hold Of it.
Mr.. Quay held a conference this
morning with number of gentle
men from Pennsylvania and will
this evening leave for Florida for
a little rest, acting on the advice
of physicians. He will remain
south until the present winter
weather has ceased.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Philatelic Burglars.
By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.

TAYLOR, Tex, April 4.-The Of
fee of the S. f. Evans Lumber
Company was burglarized at an
early hour yesterday morning aud
a quantity of postage stamps
taken. Nothing else was missing,
The safe was not molested.
The office of the Waters Pierce
Oil Company at Taylor was also
entered the night previous and a
quantity of postage stamps pill
fered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Subscription $500 a Year.

leaving the constitutional or con-
sentative Spanish party alone in
the field. Rumors that Weyler
will be recalled are persistent but
apparently the time is not rip for
his enemies to overthrow him.
Since De LONE cabled the Uni
ted States will not recognize the
belligerency of the Cubans, Gener-
al Weyler has begun open execu-
tions of prisoners, OF war. Three
have been shot at Cabanas prison
in week and more are doomed to
the same fate.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Steamship Cotton Fire.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
SAVANNAH, Ga, April 4.-Four
hundred bales OF cotton in the
British steamship Cecilia, loading
cotton and phosphate for BARGE
Iona, were damaged last night by
fire. The fire broke out in the hold
of the vessel, whetcat had evident
ly been smoulderitinltor some time,
and burned fierce hatntil the COM
&sSLment wa, fofeps with water.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Murdered Man Found.
clal Vic to the suNpAY LIGHr.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
NOBLE, OF, April 4.-The man.
gled corpse Of an intelligent look
ing, neatly dressed man was found
on thvSsnta Fe railway track here
today Pieces of his body were
shoveled up in heap, from many
yards along the track, the largest
piece left being the head. No paper
or article Of any kind was found in
zzassa-rna. Clothes E=>-. :. - =, Z.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Shining From Sabine.

By Special Vine to the SUNDAY LIGHT
SABINE PASS, Texas, April A.
During the month of March six
vessels cleared from this port car
rying l,733,735 feet Of lumber. On
April 2 two other vessels cleared
carrying 100000 feet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
For Grains Monument.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
WHARTON, Tex, April 4.-Dr.
w. A. McCamley, chairman of the
Grain monument committee in
Wharton county, says that a
handsome sum will be sent
from here to the general
fund, and predicts that the
money will be easily raised.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Election Contest Decided.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT,
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The
house elections committee No. l
has agreed to report in favor of Mr..
Harrison sitting as member in the
case of Robinson vs.. Harrison, from
the Third Alabama district.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Lee County in Line.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
GIDDINGs, Texas, April 4.-Lee
county democratic executive COM
mittee met here this afternoon to
select delegates to the state conven-
ton and vote on the financial ques.
ton as per instructions Of Chair
man Dudley.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Old Settler Died,

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
RICHMOND, Tex, April 4.-Mrs.
t. V. Newell died this morning
from heart failure, aged eighty
years. She was one Of Fort Bends
oldest settlers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Democrats Become Popnlists.

By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
HEMPsTEAD, Tex, April 4.-The
populists OF Waller comfy held a
convention today to select dele
gates. Many old-time democrats
appeared among them. Democrats
will carry the county however.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
OUTLAW REVENGE.
May Raid Wichita Falls To Punish Bank
Robbers LYnohers.


Robbers Lynchers.
By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
WICHITA FALLS, Tex, April. e.
The following anonymous letter
was received here today by the
postmaster, caused great deal Of
talk and some excitement:
"To the postoffice: We are 60
ing through the same bank the
boys was in, and the postoffice the
same day, and we are going to give
twenty. five of your best men in
place Of the boys you hanged for
my brother.
(Signed) "Thirty-two in it.n
The boys referred to mean Craw-
ford and Lewis, who killed Frank
Dorsey and were lynched. The
letter was dropped in the Office
here about noon and was addressed
to the postmaster. He took 1t to
the National bank and the officials
of the BANK called in the sheriff OF
the county md that officer re-
NAMED at tie bank during sne az
tersAsr, pr,Qared to give "I 1...s
49, ~, len number 90
tt,S. riage lic9N pReaE
y and Dolos-r
go
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05

HOUSTON CLOSE AFTER CHICAG0S.
By Special Wire to the SUNDAY LIGHT.
HoUsTsN, Tex, April 4.-Hous-
ton was defeated today after a
hard-fought game, one rotten play
losing it in the ninth inning.
Score:
Houston. @ 90 l 0 90 6-S
Chicago 49,, IS 0 0 . U U l-9
Hits-Houston z, Chicago, 10;
errors, Houston, 6, Chicago, 6.
Batteries-Roach and Cote, Par
MD, Rice and Kittredge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
Fort Worth Endorses Noonan.

Fort Worth Endorses Noonan.
secial Wire TO the SUNDAY LIGHT
vt WoRrH, Tex, April A.
=. Punty convention of IL "a
Eepublicans was attel
aQ Der of prnnssl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
BASEBALL.

Batteries: Stapleton, McAllister
and Stanley; McDougall and Keck,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

David Ecleston, two years old. fell from a second
story window OF his parents home No. A. Cook-st
yesterday, while watching passing wagon He re-
ceivod fracture of the skull The child was taken
to st. Catharine's Hospital in a dying condition.
Louis Hesse thrty-four years DID, of No. $50 Bush
wick-ave. has been missing since Auguse g. md yes
terday the police of the Raph-ave. station We're
asked 10 look for him. When he left his home he
said he was going to attend to some business in New
York. Since then nothing has been seen Of him.
Patrick O'Hara. fifty years Old of No. 1856 War
ren-st., fell down the stairs of his home at as
p. m. yesterday and fractured the base of his
skull. He was attended by Ambulance Surgeon
Becker and removed to ST. Peters Hospital, where
the physicians entertain little hope of his recovery
Robert kershaw. thirty-nne years Old OF No. 81
Dean-st.. attempted to commit suicide last night
by jumping from the pier at Congress-st. He was
rescued by Patroman George Brennan. Of the
patrol-boat Judge Moore, and after being attended
by Ambulance Surgeon Becker taken to the
Long Island College Hospital Kershaw's family
left him and went TO England recently. and he be-
came respondent and began drinking heavily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14

followers twelve plain plastic men OF the people.
rIon tnat day to this every moral revolution mas
nau the support OF the plain people. Protestantism
IN germany, Covenantism in Scotland. Puritanism
IN England and in New England were all the move
ments Of the great middle class of whom. as Abra-
nam Lincoln put 1t. God must have thought n good
ueaI since He made many
rom the plain people the great leaders OF thought
ana men nave come. Call the roll Of the mighty men
IA church ana State and you will fad that they nave
come from the cabin rather than from the pa.ace.
me common people are the parents OF uncommon
sons. Columbus came from A weaver's hut De-
mosthenes from cutters cellar Luther from "A
miners hut Garlbaldi from q sailors hut Abra-
nam Lincoln from noOrless and dOOr.css and WIZ
1oWiess cabin in Kentucky. and He whose name IS
hlSh over all from "A manger. Nine out OF ten OF
ne word = delverers were humble born. II Is not
an Isolated Instance IN history that the swadflns
cIotnes o. the .manger have been enlarged and
queror. In your home tonight may be child who
snail be potent for the ages. Recognize this pos
slbiity and throw around your home all those in
nnences which will conserve the best interests Of all
us membership The determining force IN a mans
career Is h personal character. and character l.
the product OF culture and discipline. Between
me log cabin OF yonder prairie and the Executive
Mansion OF Abraham Lincoln lie years of struggle
and discipline and culture. Between the manger-
cradle and the throne of universal empire lie thirty
three years OF struggle and culture Between
every birthplace and the sceptre of influence and
power lies personal culture. Character Is power.
the crown OF character is Jesus Christ enthroned
IN the heart and life Put Christ on the throne Of
Your life; and by-and-by He will place you beside
him His eternal throne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
A 23D REGIMENT VETERAN DEAD.

Jesse f. Folk. a member of Company L. 23d
Regiment Veteran Association died at his home
No. 1891 Pacihcst.. last Thursday. from Brights
disease The funeral held yesterday after
noon by the Rev. Lewis Edwin Pease. of the
Church Of our Father. Grand-ave. and Leferts
Place. About fifty members OF the 23d Regiment
Veteran Association were present at the services
Mr.. Folk had been active member of Company
y Association being its treasurer and secretary
and at all times had taken deep interest in its
affairs Mr. Folk had been out with the regiment
IN its brief campaign OF one month around Gettys-
burg The regiment then recalled to New
York to suppress the draft riots
In the OF the funeral service a poem en-
titled More Light read. 1t was composed
by the daughter Of Mr. Folk some years ago. She
TOO has died. and Mrs. Folk is the only known
survivor Of the family.
Mr. Folk had been in partnership at time
I'm this city with his father. who was an extensive
builder OF late years he had been In the manu-
featuring business I'm NeW-YOrk. lie only
ffty-four years old. but had been i'll for a year
About three weeks ago he became worse Burial
was in Greenwood Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14


tees of Peace Of the Manor of Phillpsburg 1t was
at one time tavern, and during the Revolution u
was in its public room that number of Tory SOL
ders were captured. while engaged in playing cards.
nv a party OF American militlamen under Major
Hunt In what is known the old manor or town
record book which dates back to l74j, record Is
made of the fact that horses had been stolen from
John Van Tasselrs farm at Tarrytown, and sold
to the British forces the lower part of the coun
try: this of course, during the Revolution.
The following pass issued by Van Tassel during
that struggle is in possession OF Colonel Hamilton.
of Elmsford and was written evidently at time
when the writer had been forced to abandon his
home and seek protection within the American lines
at the north end of the county:
PeeksklIl Aug. 10. 1871.
Permit bearers Abram Acker and John Buckhout.
TO pass to their homes at or near Tarrytown. Inc
former | know to be real friend OF the cause OF
aforesaid Buckhout. JOHN VAN TASSELL.
Justice OF the Peace.
OF the two men mentioned in the pass. Acker was
the grandson of Wofert, the original owner OF
wolferts Roost. now called sunnyslde WINE BUCK
bout was descendant OF Captain Jonn bucknouty
whose house located near the present nome OK
j. Brisben Walker at Iryngton .,, ,,...
The farm upon which the Van TasseH or Mott
house stood originally comprised 100 acres IL re-
NAMED in the Van Tasse family until long after
the Revolution. 1t was here that lchabod crane
and these were the broad acres that the schooims-
ter looked upon with such longing eyes.
After going out OF the possession OF the Van pis-
sells the property passed through several hands
until It was purchased by Jacob Mott. In whose
possession IL remained Tor many years, ana then
passed TO his descendants. go ,
The house frame building, with stone walls
WAYS to the street its front door opening TO the
south The structure had always been kept In good
repair and would have lasted many years longer
had not the march OF improvement made It's re-
moyal necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
Observation-Disclosures +@*%
! LONG ISLAND NEWS !
INCENDIARIES AT WORh.
FOUR FIRES IN ROCKVILLE CENTRE
WITHIN WEEK.
THE HOOK AND LADDER HOUSE AND A HAMMOCK
FACTORY DEsTRoYED-AN ATTEMPT TO
BURN A CHURCH.

BURN A CHURCH
II seems as II a gang Of incendiaries Is trying 70
burn I'D the town Of Rockville Centre a snort as
lance from Freeport. There have oeen TOUT ''-
cendiary fires there In the last week. The gang
began operations by setting fire to and burning
completely the hook and ladder company mousse
40 that the following could burn uninterrupteo
H. The house. with its contents was entlreiy oe-
stroyed, and resulted in a loss Of s.IO
A fire was started under the steps OF the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, and but for the timely
discovery OF the flames the building would nave
been DESTROYED Those who discovered the names
made an inspection OF the premises and found
quantity of ol-soaked shavings under the steps,
The damage amounted to 500.
Att o'clock on Saturday night fire was discovered
under the piazza of Carson Davidson's new cot
tage but the blaze was extln8ulsned peloIe III ~.
damage had been caused. In this case, as AT tne
church. investigation revealed Pile Oh shaElnss
soaked I'm oil under the piazza. TWO men W.
seen running away from the house just before the
fire was discovered but they were not recognizes.
About an hour later fire was discovered IN HICKS
large hammock mandatory, and before any tnihs
could be done the building was mass OF n.iine,'
There was strong breeze blowing, ana many sur
rounding buildings were saved only by heroic wOrN
on the part of the citizens. The loss on the ouiia-
ing and contents amounts to about Ss,VV, WHICH -
fully covered by insurance. -
The authorities have several men UNDER s T
picion. but there have been no arrests so idr lHo
Village is in a state OF great excitement, ana many
bed fearing that their houses VIII be set on nIe.
There are a number OF men engaged IN patroili,s
the streets at night. and many owners OF Vaiudvo
property have employed Rrly3te M ~ ,,o for
the arrest and conviction OF the persons VINO s'af'
ed the fires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
HOW 1T SEEMED TO A VISITOR.
A BRooKLYN MAN TELLS OF THE POLITICAL SIT
UATION ~ ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY.

. pnOoKLYN MAN TELLS OF THE POLITICAL SIT
UATION ~ ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY.
William J. Macarthur. young New-Nork CITY
LAWYER has Just returned TO his nome IN brooklyn
from a vacation in ST. Lawrence County. HIS
former home was in Ogdensburg. and while IN 81.
Lawrence County he inquired carefully about the
nolitical situation, seeking for signs oil the great
'.o.ir.r eminent OF which the Bryanltes are
fond Of talking This Is the record oil ms as
coverIes a. he gave it to Tribune reporter:
"r inouired Of many persons for proofs OF the
,r.vaIence Of free-silver sentiment In the county
bur could find none at all l am firmly convinced
that there is none there. I found that there were
uo Republicans leaving their party to take up the
,a,tsc ~ cheap money. and II there were any DEM
ot~,fs shouting for Bryan they did their shouting
oornrvhere cut IN the woods where nobody could
hear them. ~ - 49,. r,rya, artbusfas,n
,bot + Saw was displayed by two salocnkeepers
- so,ynt 10 advertise themselves by hanging 4
81 hammer across the street between tncr
49, 4 small crowd gathered at the INCREASING
80 y,hen the time came for the shouting the on
innkers cheered for the saloonkeepers ana KEPT
10, ohout BRYAN and SewaiL II there are no
~, r Rrvaultes I'm other parts OF tne state tnan
there are in ST. lawrence Oou"''' ' W
carry the State by delauiD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
ONCE Is ENOUGH.
rom THE Detroit Free Press.

From The Detroit Free Press
For fourteen years I've been threatening to
camp out. Now I've been there and Rasply pain
fully lifted one leg across the other. once Is
enough. and I'll be grateful for the rest OF my days
II II doesn't prove too much
I'm the matter OF arrangements l was Ignored
a green hand, though l was assessed for ex-
penses at every turn OF the wheel When IL came
TO slowing tents and bedding In the boat. rolling
In kegs and toting jugs | appeared to accomplish
much any other two men on the job. We
reached the place of punishment In the evening
and were busy that | had little time TO look
a dray horse and with a sort OF fellow FEELING TOT
everybody that had ever been stretched on rack;
You know what fuss and feather crank old
Gushey is7 lie came out In ms bare Ieet, .p-.o s
his pants with hand. his eyes blinking ana his
face twisted like a corkscrew , -
beautiful isn't IT, RasplyT as ne waved ms
free hand Grand he proclaimed with cnatterihs
Jumped three feet at the prod or gan, mosqu.v
Darn sight more rheumatic than romantic
growled as we picked our way down 20 the water
and took a wash that chilled me - the ma'.o".
,he,stone and wondering II the frost had hurt the
crons When we had hobbed back TO the tent
Cushev warmed up on a long gurgle from Jug.
AS he went TO pull on boot garter snaAg p inare
turing Gushey with view 10 assuring MIN X
really was a snake afforded US the only exciting
They Initiated me by tossing me up in blanket.
cones in my bed and waking me at all hours or the
night 10 ask how resting. l tell you that
with cold fever aching bones, sore muscles, loss
OF sleep and inconsistencies, II became matter OF
and told the whole gang that would shoot the
next man that tried any horse-play on me- I'd
have done H. too Any man that will camp out
more than once ought TO be shot