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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
EGYPTIAN WAR NEWS WANTED.
The Khedive is Sorry That His Military
Education Is Not Up to Date.

NEW YORK, April ga special
to the Herald from Cairo says:
The demand for war news here is
so great that every evening there
are fresh stories of attacks up the
Nile. The movement of the troops
at this point has about ceased,
though recruiting and forced en-
listment go on very vigorously.
The officers of the Connought rang
ers have been given farewell din
ner in expectation of an early for
ward movement. Your correSpon-
dent has interviewed the khedive.
He said he took great interest in
this upper Nile expedition though
he was sorry that it was so sudden
ly forced upon Egypt that due
preparations could not be made.
He regretted that his military
educations had not been concluded
when he was called to succeed his
father. His highness thought that
there were now over 10000 Egyp-
tian and English troops between
Assouan and Akashe. He asked
about the Japanese army and navy
and showed a deep interest in all
that was told him.
When something was said about
his Soudanese troops being Differed
by English he expressed great con-
fidence in them. His highness
will shortly go to the Alexandria
resort for the summer
The discussion in the commons
on Lord Cromer's attitude towards
the Dongola expedition can be
easily answered from here. From
the outset British representatives
have disapproved of the move
ment. He did not advise it and
his opinion was not sought. He
believes that the revenues Of Egypt
should be used for relieving and
improving the country and not in
reconquering territory not needed
at present. He fears that all his
past financial labors will be lost.
He is, however, giving the expedi-
ton his hearty support now that it
has been entered upon.
British military men here eX-
press contempt for the attitude of
France towards the British expedi-
ton up the Nile.
The Dervishes are gathering in
strength for offensive action and
at the war office this afternoon the
opinion was frequently expressed
that the situation at the front is
growing serious. There is a feel
ing that the advancing column is
entirely inadequate.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Russia Denounces England.

NEW YORK, April ga special
to the Herald from st. Petersburg
says: The Viedomosti, in the
course of a somewhat violent arti-
Gle says: Mr.. Balfour's statement
that England is not bound in any
way simplifies the Egyptian situa-
ton. This is the last chance TO
announce the European signiti-
canoe OF the SueZ canal. While
the English are in Egypt there can
be no peace for Europe. England
is encircling the world with her
territory.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Theosophist Judges Papers.

NEW YORK, April 3.-The
Herald this morning says: The
papers Of William @. Judge, leader
of the Theosophists of America,
have been examined by three
members of the executive COM
mittee. The contents of the safe
was found to be of surprising in
terest, comprising a diary recount
ing many of the Judges occult
doings and almost daily communi-
cations with the Mahatamas of
Thibet. Most surprising of all was
a document which may be de-
scribed as the will of Mr.. Judge in
which he named his successor.
In it Mr.. Judge stated that in
the event of his death the society
instead of finding itself deprived
of a directing genius would prove
to have in its ranks a high adept,
worthy in all respects to assume
leadership.
1t is stated that the new leader
has asserted himself and that his
first order involves the changing
of the convention of the American
Theosophists from Chicago to New
York. 1t is now announced that
the convention will be held at
Madison Square garden April 26
and ~.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Mccoy and Jimmy RYAN.

CINCINNATI, April 3.-The En-
quirer has the following: There
is strong probability that Kid
Mccoy, who has jumped to the top
rung of the fistic ladder by his de-
feat Of Jimmy Ryan, will give
Cincinnati patrons an opportunity
to draw a line on his ability at no
distant date.
A movement in one foot to
match Mccoy against Jimmy
Ryan, the best weller weight that
ever represented this city inside
the magic circle. II the arrange
ments do not go amiss this pair Of
pugilists will face each other in a
fifteen or twenty round glove con-
test before the world is a month
older.
Ryan is more than anxious to
get on the match and will make
more than reasonable concessions
to get on with Mccoy. The latter
has always evinced a willingness
to make a match when there was
anything in sight and he will
hardly refuse to go on with this
contest il it can be shown him that
there is anything in it for the win
ner.
An attempt will be made to
bring it off in this neighborhood at
an early date.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Oongrassmen's Seeds Ready.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The
agricultural department has for
warded all senators and represen-
tatives notices that the quota Of
each one in tn is years distribution
OF garden seeds will be $1,000 pack
ages OF vegetable seeds containing
fifteen assorted varieties, and l,400
packages Of flower seeds in $50
packages Of five packets each. The
allotments for the southern sena-
tors and members will be distrib-
uted first owing to the advanced
season. All these seeds have been
purchased and put up ready for
mailing in properly printed pack
ages and will be mailed by con-
gressional franks from the place OF
purchase.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Not Nice For Minnesota,

CHICAGO, April 3.-Andrew Jen-
sen was yesterday sent to the in
sane asylum at Duining. When
his case was called in the insane
court he told Judge Carter he had
been sent to Chicago by the au-
thorities of the Minnesota state in
sane asylum. He also said that
he was not the only patient re-
ported from the Minnesota asylum.
He stated there were three others
with him when he started, but
they left the train before it reached
Chicago. One, he said, was drop
ped just before the train crossed
the Wisconsin state line into Illi-
nois and he did not know what
had become of the others. Jensen
said he was much opposed to leav-
ing the Minnesota asylum, be-
cause he was far from being cured,
but he was compelled to leave by
the keepers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
OHAUNCEY DEPEW TALKS.
He Will Nominate Morton and Thinks he
Will Be the Winner at St. Louis.

Will Be the Winner at st, Louis.
SAN FRANCISCO, April Sin dis
cussing the chances Of candidates
for the republican presidential
nomination, Chauncey NJ. Depew,
who arrived in this city last night
in company with Cornelius Van
derbilt, said: "There are only four
men whose chances at st. Louis
are worth speaking about. Nc
Kinley stands easily in the lead
with Reed, Allison and Morton
ranging in the order named. Nor
ton stands perhaps an even chance
with Allison, as he starts in with
y of the state delegation. We, of
New York, mindful of the past,
think Morton stands a very good
show. Presidents as rule are not
made out of early favorites. These
are all good men and the country
can be safely trusted to any of
them. Mckinley Will go to the
convention with clear lead and
the only way he can be defeated is
by the field combining against
him. The field will combine, and
this becomes the strong force. The
question arises as to the name of
the man apon whom it can be
brought to unite. New York is
the pivotal state. Morton has
created no strong animosity. For
these reasons we believe he will be
considered the most available man.
"No, l do not think Harrison
will figure. l do not think he
wants it. He has said this so
positively there can be no doubt.
| am for Morton to be sure. 1t is
very likely / shall nominate him
at st. Louis, unless some other son
of New York thinks he can do it
better"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Dull For Jewellers.

ATTLEBoRO, Mass, April g.
Wade, Davis & Co., Of Plainville,
manufacturing jewellers. and Har-
Ian G. Bacon, Of Lincoln, Bacon &
Co., also in the jewelry business,
have made assignments involving
more than 100000. 1t is feared
other je welers will be forced into
insolvency. The firm OF Lincoln,
Bacon & Co., is not affected by the
personal assignment OF Mr.. Bacon.
The accounts are being investigat.
ed and the creditors will hold a
meeting mkt week. The reason
given is dull times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Preferred Suicide TO Rabies,

OMAHA, April ga special from
Friend, Neb., says: Richard Rim
ger, a local merchant, was bitten
by a dog several months ago. A
few days since he was stricken
with what was supposed to be a
severe case of la grippe. Today
physicians pronounced it hydro
phobia. The victim seized a razor
when he heard the dreadful dag
uosis Of his malady and almost
severed his head from his body
before any one could interfere,
dying at once.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Want Congress to Help.

DENVER, Col, April 3.-The Dem
yer Chamber of Commerce has
adopted resolutions urging the
Colorado senators and represen-
tatives in congress ito aid in Sc
curing such legislation as will best
promote the success OF the proposed
trans-Mississippi exposition at
Omaha, in 1898, and a proper APP
preparation for making the con-
templsted exhibit by the national
government for that purpose"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
An Editor Killed.

PHILADELPHIA, April 3.-Thos.
Wharton, Sunday editor OF the
Philadelphia Times, fell from the
fourth-story window OF the house
in which he lived early this morn
ing, and was instantly killed. 1t is
generally believed no committed
suicide. Wharton was widely
known because OF his literary abil-
ity. He was a frequent contribu-
tor to magazines and wrote sew
eral novels, the best known Of
which are: "a Latter Day Saint"
and Hannibal OF New York"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Eleven Persons Drowned BY Flood.

LEXINGTON, Ky, April 3.-The
recent cloudburst in Clay and
Owsley counties was more disas-
trous than at first reported. Buff
falo creek, which is across the
South Fork Of the Kentucky river,
suffered more than Sexton Creek
by the unusual rain fall. Every
house on the bank of this stream
was washed away. Miss Mary
Brett was drowned while trying to
escape the flood. George Capson,
wife and three children and two
children OF viii Burns and two
others names not given were also
drowned. Mr.. George Grain,
logger, rescued his wife and small
child when they were drifting
down the stream on some nprooted
trees.
Thousands OF logs are going
down the stream. The large booms
at Bonneville are choked with logs
and it is feared the booms and all
will be carried away by the water.
Part OF the town is inundated and
a number Of persons have had to
move their household effects up
the side of the mountain. The
North and Middle creek are both
overlooking their banks and tho
Jackson military instructor, Bull,
OF the Jackson institute has been
drowned while riding on a raft.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Is Hughes Still Governor?

PHoENIN, Ariz,, April 81. G..
Hughes says he still considers
himself governor of Arizona, and
challenges any official acts Of
Secretary Bruce as acting COVER
nor until the time for the confit.
nation of Col. Franklin, az his
successor.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The
senate committee on territories to-
day authorized a favorable report
on the nomination OF Hon. B. F.
Franklin to succeed Governor
Hughes, as governor OF Arizona.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Ex-Snrinter Burned to Death.

ANACONDA, Mon, April g.
Thomas Brennan was burned to
death yesterday while engaged in
putting out fire. The blaze which
was unim portant, was in the waste
fiume which was timbered as a
tunnel. Ashes had been dumped
over a part OF it from which the
timbers were ignited. Brennan
and Tom Smith went into the t1ume
with a line OF hose and stream Of
water was turned on the fire,
which loosened the tunnel, which
fell in filling the space with tim
bers, ashes and steam. The men
were able to run into the outer air,
but were horribly burned aud
scalded and the flesh of their arms
and legs hung in shreds. Brenham
died in the hospital, but Smith
may recover. Brennan was ton
years ago we'll known in athletic
circles as the champion Splinter Of
the world, having an established
record of l9 seconds for 200 yards
at Allensdsle, Pa.
He was associated with such
men as r. X. Fox and other promi-
nent sporting men. Since his re-
tirement from the path he was Of
fered big money to visit Australia,
but declined. He was best known
in the west as a trainer OF fire de-
partment hose teams for races and
worked in Lead City, S. d. San
Francisco, Portland and Colorado
City.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Board of Arbitration Named.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 3.-The
governor has nominated to
the board OF com missioners OF medi-
alton and arbitration Chas. II.
Phipps, OF Rockaway, to succeed
Robert Robertson, Jr., and VIM. FL.
Webster as representative Of the
labor organizations to succeed
Edward Henry. Mr.. Terrell will
be a member of the board.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Snanish Good Friday Pomn.

HAVANA, April 3.-Capt. General
Weyler and his staff and the civil
and military authorities took
part yesterday and today in re-
ligious ceremonies in the cathedral
in which were also assembled all
the elite of Havana.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Women as Church Delegates,

CHESTER, April 3.--By vote of
II to Il the Methodist Episcopal
conference in session here today
decided in favor of admitting
women as lay delegates to the
general conference.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Nominated For Mayor.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 3.-The
populist city convention has nomi-
mated Ex-Governor Pennoyer for
mayor, and the taxpayers league
is expected to endorse the nomina-
ton. Gov. Pennoyer refuses to
state whether he will accept the
nomination.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Stock Markets.

CHICAGO, April Seattle mar
ket strong; Texas steers $3.50 to
81. Sheep market stronger.
ST. LOUIS, April Seattle mar
ket stronger; Texas steers $2.7S to
$685.; cows, 50 to So. Sheep mar
ket steady at $3.50 to $3.50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-03
Warmer Rains,

WASHINGTON, April 3.-For
Western Texas, local rains tonight,
followed by warmer Saturday. with
sont herlY winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09
CLAIMS OF SILVER MEN.

Chicago. July 2.-The silver men place
their strength in the convention now at
Cos votes out of total of 92O, leaving
80 votes to the gold men. They claim
the following delegations entire:
Alabama. %; Alaska. 6; Arkansas, IS;
Arizona. 6: California. IS: Colorado, s:
Georgia. 26: Idaho, g. Illinois, 4S; lndi-
ana, 30; Indian Territory, g. Iowa, 26;
Kansas, 20; Kentucky, 26; Louisiana. 16;
Mississippi, 49, Missouri, "a; Montana. g;
Nebraska, IS; Nevada. 6: New Mexico,
6; North Carolina. IS; Tennessee. "A;
Texas, 80: Utah, 10; Virginia, "a; West
Virginia. 20; Wyoming, 6.
They also claim 4 of the 6 delegates
from Delaware. from District of Colum'
bia. from Florida. of the II from
Maine. of 16 from Maryland and & of
the Is from Minnesota. They concede
the following delegations to the gold men
on temporary roll call: Connecticut, II;
Massachusetts. 80: Michigan. 26; New
Hampshire, 8; New Jersey, 20; New York,
~: Pennsylvania. Ga; Rhode Island, s;
South Dakota, 8: Vermont. :; Wiscon-
sin. "a.
This is few votes below the two-thirds
necessary to nominate. but it is confidently
believed that these will be secured. The
silver men also believe that an investiga--
ton of the contests from Michigan and
South Dakota will result in adding these
two delegations to their side OF the COZ
umn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09
FAVORS A BOYCOTT.
An Obscure Editor Has Solved a Great
Problem.

Georgetown, Tex, July 2.-(Special)-
The Williamson County Sun, weekly
paper published at this place and edited
by f. II. Roche, in today's issue suggests
to its readers the ACCESSIBILITY of boycott
ting The Statesman. the Express and
the Gal.-Dal. News because of their adj
yocacy of sound money. 1t says:
IF the Dal.-Gal. News, the San Anto-
MO Express and the Austin Statesman
are going to fight the Democratic party
in Texas and do their best to turn over the
state government to the Populsts and
Republicans. the question will and should
arise with Democrats-shall they not de-
pend upon POpulists and Republicans for
support and patronage? 1t is the duty of
Democrats to sustain their own press and
to turn cold shoulder to the enemies of
good government"
The above is more noticeable from the
fact that a few weeks ago, before the re-
suit of the Chicago convention was re-
garded as certainty for free silver, and
before the state convention at Austin, the
Sun discreetly remained on the fence.
True, it was hanging on the free silver side
of the fence with both legs ready to land,
but had the tide turned the other way
the Suns attitude was such that it would
have found no difficulty in performing an
acrobatic feat and landing on the other
side
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09
JUNE COTTON STATEMENT.
Secretary Hester's New Orleans Cotton
Exchange Statement.

New Orleans, July 2.-Secretary Hes
ters monthly New Orleans Cotton Elk
change statement, issued this morning,
shows the largest movement into sight
for the month of June during the last
fifteen years, excepting 1892, the $685.
00O-bale crop year; and in 1871, the 81
co., 000-bale crop year.
Compared with last year, the months
movements show an increase of 12,211
bales, compared with year before last a
gain of 1872 bales and with June, 1893,
an increase of 1852 bales. The total for
June was 92,406 bales against 1875
bales last year, S4,774 bales the year be-
fore last and S6,694 bales in 1893.
The decrease in the amount of the
crop brought into sight for the ten
months from September to June inclusive
is 1852, 964 bales under last year; 49,
96S bales under the year before last,
while an excess is shown of 416, $50 bales
over 1893.
The movement from list of September
to the close of June includes total re-
ceipts at all delivery ports of 5,170,335
bales against 7,943,659 bales last year,
5,S59,13S bales the year before and
1861 ,226 bales the same time in 1893;
net overland movement by railway
across the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac
rivers S39,517 bales against 1,044,64S
bales last year, 843,O75 bales year be-
fore last and SS1, 799 bales same time
in 1893. Southern mill takings, ex-
elusive of quantity consumed at south
ern outports, S43,570 bales against 1872
All bales last year, 67S, 1856 bales the year
before and 655,018 bales same time in
1893. Interior stocks in excess of those
held at the commencement of the sea-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09
BIG BLAZE At GALVESTON.
A FURIOUS FIRE DID DAMAGE
TO THE EXTENT OF $4,000
YESTERDAY.
DOCKS, SHEDS and FREIGHT BURN.
Spontaneous Combustion in a Mallory
Line Ware House Caused the
Fire-Twenty-six Empty Freight
Cars Burned.

Galveston, Tex, July 2.-(Special.)-
Galveston was visited by $150,O00 fire
this afternoon. The Mallory line sheds.
extending from pier "a to pier %, burned,
together with contents. A train of twen-
ty-six empty freight cars, standing on
the track, was consumed.
The fire started at the foot of Twenty
fifth street and spread in both directions.
The tiremen could make no Roadway and
the flames licked up everything in reach.
The sheds were owned by the Mallory
line, but the docks burned were the prop
erty of the wharf company. The largest
shed was 1900 feet long by 100 feet wide.
The next largest was 400 feet long. In
the main shed was stored 5000 bales of
jute and large amount of bagging, ties
and general merchandise. All the sheds
were frame. Spontaneous combustion
is given as the origin of the fire. Smoke
was seen issuing from the jute in the
ware house, and soon the jute burst into
flames and burned like finder.
The secretary of the wharf company
says the wharves and sheds will be re-
built at once. The loss and insurance is
as follows:
Galveston Bagging and Cordage COM
pany, 800 bales of jute in Labadie ware
house, loss SO, 66G; insurance, $25,0OO
The total loss of the Mallory line is
SAT 800, as follows: West ware house,
$500; steamer shed, $1,000; injury to
ware house at foot of Twenty-fourth
street, $1,000; injury to the city shed,
$1,000; machinery, such as trucks, gang
ways and staging, $1,000; 125 bales of
cotton $4,000; 40S bales of wool and 673
sacks of wool, 100000. The Mallory loss
is fully covered by insurance, all placed
with Beers, Kenison 4 Co., but in what
companies the local manager of the Nal
Tory company does not know.
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe lost
twenty-five freight cars, valued at $10.-
600. There were 100000 pounds of
wool on these cars, consigned to the Nal
lory line; loss, $4,000; fully insured
The $4,000 insurance of the jute was
placed with Beall & Harris. The other
1 insurance was placed with Hughes 4
Stowe, and Charles II. Brown.
A small steam yacht at the foot of
( Twenty-eighth street was burned.
The damage to the wharves. which is
covered by insurance, is estimated at
$4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09
BAPTIST CONVENTION.

San Antonio, Tex, June 2T.-(Special.)
The Baptist Sunday school and Colport-
age convention was practically closed
this morning, and all the business having
been finished during the morning ses-
sion, leaving nothing in the afternoon
and evening except the address by
Earnest Willie in the afternoon, and a
sermon by Rev. w. ID. Powell at night.
The convention has been most pro-
fitabe and enjoyable one to the Baptists
and the largest ever held in the state.
The morning session did not convene I'M
til half an hour after the appointed
hour it being $3.50 a. m. when Brother
Compere asked the audience, which was
comparatively very small. to sing "There
is Sunshine in Ny Soul" Brother Com
pere then read the twelfth chapter of
Romans, which he discussed for a few
minutes, and then the audience sang:
"Consecrate Me, O Lord" DR.. A. b.
Miller then mounted the rostrum and
stating that President Seashoels was not
present and moved that Brother A. j.
Harris be elected to preside the motion
was carried. Devotional exercises fol-
lowed