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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27
Chicago Grain Letter.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. N.-[Lamson
Bros. & Cos. gain letter by private
wire TO the Alamo Brokerage Co.,
corner YturrI and Market streets,
San Antonio. l-"The general re-
vival in speculation has been a
potent influence in the advance in
the past week. This together with
the bullish situation surrounding
the markets has caused heavy
buying of part OF shorts. PROBES.
SIGNALS have attempted to fight
the advance, but the demand has
been 20 large and general that
their offerings were absorbed with
an astonishing rapidity, and they
were forced to cover their sales on
any advancing market. 1t is
thought by number Of traders,
that Armour is to a large extent
interested on the bull eide, al
though at times, he has appeared
as an open seller on quite an ex-
tensive scale, but the feeling all
around seems strong, and holders
have every confidence that the ad-
vance will be maintained and even
higher prices established, with OF
course the usual reactions between,
while it is rather early for crop
damage reports they are neverthe-
less making their appearance from
various sections of the winter
wheat belt, and all indicate that
the growing crop is anything but IA
vorable. The cash demand at tbeva-
rious crop centers is reported as
active, coming principally from
millers
Receipts are only moderate and
while it is expected the advance
will bring out offerings held by
elevators, it is generally believed
that farmers will be encouraged to
hold what they have. Clearances
were again large, amounting to
100000 for the week.
"The market today has been ex-
cited, with an extremity large
trade. There was an attempt early
to lower the market but offerings
were quickly absorbed by large
buying orders, and prices advanced
from 638 to 65T in a very short
time. Some of the news has been
rather bearish, consisting Of an ad-
vance in Liverpool of only J d, a
report that the port of Odessa will
soon be reopened, and that Russian
shipments will largely increase
and quite liberal increase in Argen-
tine shipments for the week, but
news counted for naught in the
face Of such strong sentiment with
the results above mentioned.
"Corn: Coarse grains today have
showed marked strength. May
oats advanced to % cents, and May
corn to 81 cents. The advance in
wheat, large buying on the part
Of the country and only moderate
reefs were the causes. The ex-
tremely low prices that have been
prevalent has attracted consider
able attention to these cereals and
we doubt very much if corn can be
bought again around % cents.
There was quite an active trade in
provisions, although most OF the
attention was given TO wheat.
Cudahy supported prices the coan-
try bought on the light hog re-
ceipts."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27
A Sherif's Capture.

PEARsALL, Tex, Jan. 27.-[Spe-
cial. - Sheriff Wheat, of Rock
Springs, Texas, was here yester-
day, returning with VIII. Manus
and bud. Eaton, tough characters
of that place, wanted on several
charges Of horse stealing and pis-
tol CARRYING.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27

NEW YORK, Jan. IA special
to the World from Havana, Cuba,
says: The plan of campaign adopt
ed by the commander-in-chi of
the Spanish forces, now in Cuba,
has been divulged by several Of
ficers Of high rank, whose names
must be kept secret. Gen. Cam
pos established what become
known as "the wall of men," He
distributed a large number of
| Spanish troops in such manner
that they practically formed a
solid line from coast to coast. His
line began in the north, about five
miles west of Havana and extend
ed south to the bay of Matamano.
At the time this plan was adopted
Gomez had announced that he
would take his command not only
into the Havana province, but that
he would take it into Pinar del Rio
and as far west as he possibly
could. Campos determined to pre-
vent Gomez from carrying out his
project. The wall of men was well
to the westward of the railroad
line between Havana and Bata-
banjo.
Maceo and Gomez not only sue
ceeded in crossing Campos' line,
but recrossed it several times.
Maceo remained in the Pinar del
Rio province, doing about as he
pleased, while Gomez invaded
the Havana province again and
at one time camped within fifteen
miles of the capital of Cuba. Re-
ports were printed in the United
States that Gomez was at the'gates
of Havana and that it was only a
question of a few hours when he
would enter the city, haul down
the Spanish banner and raise the
flag of the Cuban republic. But
Gomez had no intention of attack
ing the city; he openly declared
that it would be more than foolish
to do so. His sole object is to keep
the Spanish troops moving, hoping
to tire them out. If he can con-
continue his present warfare until
the warm weather sets in he knows
yellow fever will do the rest. Both
Gen. Marin and Gen. Pando are
convinced that while the idea of
the wall of men is good one, the
wall of men is in the wrong place,
too far west. 1t was decided there
fore to have strong wall along
the railroad. Thousands of troops
are stationed along that line and
small Notifications have been
erected near each station. A large
number Of armored cars have been
ordered. They are to be box cars
protected by boiler iron. At either
end of the cars will be Hotchkiss
rifles, cannon, Howitzers or Cat
thing guns. These cars are to be
placed between the railway sta
tions. AT least three thousand
armed troops will be kept constant
ly moving over the line.
Maceo and his command, the
Spanish general says, can not es-
cape. He is looked upon as an
"easy mark" Many of his troops
are believed to be wounded. AS
he has no ambulance corps he is
unable to move them and does not
want to leave them at the mercy
of the Spanish. The Spanish gen.
eral says his only chance to get
entirely away will be in boats.
Spanish warships have been sta
toned along the coast. One fired
a few days ago upon an encamp-
ment of insurgents. The Spanish
commanders fear only Gomez. AL
though he is nearly 6S they recog-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27
John Sullivan to Keen Saloon.

NEW YoRL, Jan. pa special
to the World from Boston says:
John L. Sullivan has decided to
quit Boston and the stage "for
good" He says a Milwaukee
brewer is going to fit up magnifi-
cent saloon for him in Chicago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27
Constructive Dies On Train.

LoGANsPoRT, Ind, Jan. 81
John B. Horn, consumptive, was
found dead on a train at Crown
Point Sunday. Letters in his pos
session indicated that he was en-
route from Denver to his home in
Washington, Pa. The remains
were brought to Logansport.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27
st, Paul Still Aground.

LONG BRANCH, N. j., Jan. o.
Four tugs made strong effort to
release the st. Paul at high tide
this morning, but were unsuccess-
full. The vessel lies in the same
position as yesterday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27
State Railway Commission.

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 27.-[SpecialI
The railroad commission con-
vened this morning to discuss Gal
veston's complaint and cotton rates,
but as all the railroad men were
not present, the commission ad-
journed until O'Clock this after
noon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27
CUBAN CAMPAIGN.
SOME REVIEW OF OAMP0S TAG
TICS AND IT'S FAILURE.

The Present Plan to Protect the Railroads
With Ironclad Cars and Block Houses at
StatiOns-Gomez the Only General the
Spaniards Fear-Insurgents Waiting for
Hot Weather to Kill Off the Troops.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27
Moderating.

WASHINGTON, January N.-For
Western Texas, fair and warmer
tonight and on Tuesday fair, with
variable winds, becoming south
nrlU
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27

Historical Data For the Venezuelan Com.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. 27.-The
large collection of books in the
Dutch language, one of the rich
possessions Of the state historical
society's library, appears designed
to play a considerable part in the
deliberations of the Venezuelan
commission. Hon. Andrew ID.
White, one Of the commissioners, a
week ago wrote to President
Adams, of the state university
asking him to search the collection
for any historical works or ALIASES
bearing upon the boundaries for
old Dutch Guiana. An examina-
ton of the books in the department
reveals the presence here Of several
which bear authoritative con-
temporary testimony as to the ex-
tent of the Dutch claims in Guiana
to which England succeeded in 1903.
A translator and draughtsman are
now busy extracting this informa-
tion for the commission and 1T Is
not impossible that one or more
members of the body may visit
Madison so examine the evidence
on the spot.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-27


CINCINNATI, o., Jan. N.-The
Commercial Gazette has received
the following card from Rev.
James A. Spear, the member Of the
Ohio legislature, accused Of consid-
ering an offer of pay for securing q
constituent an appointment in the
service of the state:
"NEw VIENNA, o., Jan. 26.-The
charges against me are in the main
false. l did not receive one cent
for the guardianship; was offered
$500 for it. This fuss was all raised
by disappointed candidates. The
report that 1 had some notion of
resigning is true, but am over
my scare now. Am willing and
anxious that an investigation shall
be made by the general assembly.
JAMES S. SPEAR"
AS stated, the charge against
Rev. James Spear, was, that he con-
sidered an offer of $500 to secure
the appointment of a constituent
as a guard in the Ohio peniten-
tisry. The fact is, Representative
Spear did not secure the appoint
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
SCHOOL BOARD DOINGs,


The board of education held an ad-
iourned session Monday night at 43o
and transacted considerable business
The regular monthly pay roll was
allowed.
Miss Daisy Hunton was employ
ed at 81 a week 10 care Idr the high
school library during the remainder
Of the term.
One of the lower rooms was SET
aside for the use Of election board on
election day.
Heath n Co.'S system OF drawing
has been adopted by the schools ana
company will send teacher here 10
introduce the work
Some complaint has resulted from
the slow payment Of tuition BY pupils
fran outside the district. Inc
teachers have been ordered to collect
it in advance hereafter OF rate Oh
sl 25 A month in grades and sl'0O a
month in the high school, instead Of
waiting until the end of term to col
lcct. About 20 pupils from other
districts are attending the schools
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
Made Him an Offer.

A Salina merchant ordered a big
stock Of holiday goods a short time
ago, then grew timid annd counter
manded the order. He has received
this letter:
BosroN, Oct. S-We have received
YOUR countermand of Aug. 29th' we
beg to ask if you have not BY TINS
time changed your opinion in regard
to the matter. We are so confident
that your business will soon improve
that we offer to send you the goods
and in case Bryan is elected to make
you present of them. Feeling sure
YOU will appreciate this offer and in
truct us to send the goods, we are,
S. Z. CASINO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
Heringtonites Welded

Married, al Wichita, Kas., Tuesday
evening, October 9Th, 1896, Mr.. Rich
ard S. Oakford of Herington and Miss
Edith NJ. Harding of Fredonia, kas.
Mrs. S. S. kirkpatrick, sister OF the
groom, accompanied them to wichita
from Fredonia and the cermones took
place at the residence Of the Rev. ).
Sidney Gould, pastor of the Congre-
gational church Of that place.
Married, at Benson, Wood county,
Illinois, Wednesday, September 80
1896, MIR. Edward J.Stenger OF Herring
ton, and Miss Ella Shields Of that place.
The ceremony took place in the Cath
, olic church at Eldon in>the presence
of the immediate relatives OF the
bride, the Rev. Samuel Getting oillci'
ating. .-Trimes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
SAYS IT IS BOGUS.
That Is the Lordship Part Of o. Row
land Hills Title.

Many people Of this city arc '' ac-
auainted with Rev. G. Rowland Hll'
who has frequently oiliciated in the
Episcopal church, and is now assist
ant to Bishop Millspaush. 1t has
frequently been said that he claimed
to be lord Of England and it is re-
ported that he is engaged to a belle
Of Wichita. The Chicago lnter-Ocean
has an interview with Right Hon.
viscount Hill, Of England, which is
rather rough on the Kansas man. IL
quotes the viscount as saying that ne
had heard from Hill many times, the
chaplain Of Fort Riley having in par
tiuuMr imputed as to his standIng
and 81 replied that he was not Of our
family. The only c. Rowland Hill IS
NV half brother, 10 years old" The
vsccunt says he heard Of Hills ap'
preaching marriage and sent such IN
formation to headquarters as estao'
lish the fact Of his non-relation will
the English nobility and thought Il
would break off the marriage
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
Money Makes a Muddle.

Enterprise Journal: Herman Hass-
Ter on Tuesday morning received a
subpoena to appear in the United
States court at Leavenworth on
October 70 as a witness in the case OF
Herman Hausler, Of Emporia charged
with forging an endorsement. twill
be remembered that several months
ago a draft was sent from Illinois to
Herman Hassler at Enterprise but
BY mistake was put off at Emporia
and the only man in that neighbor'
hood whose name resembled that oI
Hassler was the man Hausler. The
draft was endorsed by Hausler and th'
money obtained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
Died in Youth.

willmut Gague Tucker son o'
Geo. N. Tucker, Of Newbern, dlea AZ
DR., steelsmith's sanitarium MONDAY
night OF peritonitis' his malady having
CHANGED for the worse rapidly in the
afternoon. lie was operated on lor
appendicitis week ago. lie was aeeo
IS wears, B months, II days and was
one Of four children. He was born IN
this county and had many friends IN
the vicinity Of his home. lie was 'ne
elder Of the two boys and the parents
whose hearts are nearly broken py
by their loss have the sympathy Oh
all. The body was removed "
Eicboltz' undertaking rooms and VIII
he taken to the Presbyterian church
at9 D. m. tomorrow when funera
services will be held. Rev. h. A
Koople will ofliciate and intermen
will be in Abilene cemetery
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
They Don't Debate

Considerable difficulty is found IN
getting W. D. Vincent to meet Con-
oressman Calderhead in debate. Sec
retary Brock Of the Republican cen N
tral committee was in town and SAID;
ave have challenged Vincent three
times and he has not shown up nor
answered. Guess he is afraid Mr.
Vincent was here today also and be-
ing asked about it claimed tina, he
was not notified until it was too late
He did not express any willingness to
meet Calderhcad however
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
SAVED A TRAIN.
Two Boys Probably Will Get Santa
Fe Passes.

Two boys named Callahan ana
Miller, living four miles northwest
of town, saved a Santa Fe special
freight from being wrecked Sunday
morning. They found a horse had
walked on a trestle over a ravine on a
curve this side Of Fry's dam and while
the Miller boy waited the other hur-
ricd to town and gave warning. A
special freight was coming from the
south and pulled up to the curve.
Then the train crew, section hands
and some Others tied the horse and
got it out OF its dangerous predica-
ment. From its location the engineer
would have been unable to see 1t un'
til the train was too near to stop
which meant plunge off a 20 foot
trestle for the engine in all probabll-
ity. The boys we're promised by the
engineer that they should be re-
warded and is likely that they viii
ride on Santa Fe passes hereafter
they deserve to.
The horse belonged to Eli Summers
of this city and he is positive that hi
tied it in his stable in west ABILENE
and locked the door Saturday night
In the morning the horse had myster
iously disappeared and he thinks !
was turned loose by some one as |
could not have got out alone Ho'
it managed to reach its position ou
ON the trestle with all legs betweel
the ties is a mystery. The animal
bruised somewhat but Is not seriousl
I hurt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15

practically been in charge OF the
county treasury for six years as ne
was deputy under Mr., Nixon apd was
the real manager Of the books be-
ing an expert bookkceper the o'llces
records have been kept well ana IN
thoroughly businesslike manner
His personal popularity was shown
by the tremendous majority ne re-
ceiyed in reelection, We don't IKE
his politics a little bit but as on
official his work has been accurate
and commendablc and 1t will doubt
less be as correct during the next TWO
wears. W. A. Matteson will remain
as deputy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
THIS WEEKS MEETINGS.
The Campaign a Hummer from This
Time Forward.

The officers of the Republican COM
mittee locked the doors of headquar-
ters Saturday night and went home
for Sunday rest, feeling very good.
Last week was one that furnished
developments that any Republican,
with the success Of the ticket at heart
could feel good over.
The Democrat and Populist COM
mitees are well aware OF the breaks
made in their ranks during the week
and they are sighing as they see the
election still three weeks away. Ihey
are afraid some more heavy speakers
will come in. They want no more
Republican light thrown on this
county. Their committee feels ex'
actly like man whose house apollce-
man is searching, feeling all the
time that the officer is going to look
into the closet where the skeleton is.
They will be as glad when the cam
paign is ended as the man referred to
l.i sh.an the policeman departs wltn
bis search light. The local Demo-
crat and Populist committees are now
more interested in keeping the votes
they have than in making new ones
Their strength reached highwater
mark several weeks ago and is on the
decline ever since. 1t is predicted
even by some of the leading Popocrat'
that the Republican ticket will be zo'
votes stronger in this county on cleo
ton day than it is now
The meetings Of this week Will o'
better even than the last. The bl!
inter-county rally at Solomon Thurs
day will be hummer. }. f. Scanlol
and ex-Congressman Peters will b
the attractions.
Abilene will have Hon. John Van
deman, C. C. Coleman and Emil Gro'
ser on Friday night.
! W. H. Smith of Marysvllle WI
speak at Woodbine tonight and Purd
e schoolhouse Tuesday evening.
: S. S. Smith will speak at Kirb
: scboolhouse, Sherman township, sa
o urday evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
FLAMBEAUX TO BE THERE.
Abilene's Club Will Give Display
at Solomon.

Arrangements were completed to-
day for the appearance of Mckinley
Flambeau club at Solomon Thursday
evening on the occasion of the big
inter-county rally. j. F. ocanlon
will be there in the afternoon and ex-
Congressman Peters in the evening
The Rock Island will run train east
after the night meeting so that many
will 60 from Abilene and Enterprise
The club will 60 on this train and
give a drill and fireworks before the
night speech
A special train will be run from
Salina.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
OPENED WITH PRAYER.
Joe Gillett Gave the Woodbine Meet
ing a Start.

W. H. Smith Of Marysville gave the
people Of Woodbine a rafting goou
Republican speech Monday pm whlch
was heard by a large audience Joe
Gillett arose solemnly at the begin
ming and announced that he would
open the meeting with prayer Then
he read in good shape the
prayer of the old Virginia cOl0red
preacher who supplicated that the
Lord would wipe Bryan and his gang
off the face Of the earth. 1t was a
good hit and brought forth hearty APP
plause. Woodbine and Liberty are
all right-no Pops need apply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
Commissioners Doings.

The usual list of bills was allowed
by the county commissioners.
The new Chapman creek bridge
was let the Canton Bridge Co., j. W.
Hoover, agent
W. B. Giles was given contract fol
court house coal.
Adjourned to Oct. 10.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
oBEY1Ne THE LAW.
he Who Prates Of It Must Have a
Clean Record

A few weeks ago J. n Mahan is
sued a sloppy letter in which ne gave
his alleged ante-election views 'on
riding on passes. Everybody laugh
ed at it for everybody knows thai In
spite Of the fact that Ma han says he
would not ride on a pass he would be
doing it the minute he could get MS
hands on one. But also in the letter
he made a pathetic remark about the
necessity Of obeying the law and now
clean he should be who asked the
franchises Of the people for the high
office Of Judge OF the appellate court.
One Of the most stringent laws OF
the State is that all candidates for
office must within 80 days after cleo
tion file a statement Of expenses IN
curred. The candidates do this. The
township officers, city officers and
others come forward like good citizens
and make up their list and put 1t on
record. John Mahan was a candidate
for district Judge last fall and gol
gloriously licked but a call at the
county clerks office reveals the fact
that no statement of his expenses wa'
filed, though it is well known thai
they were very heavy. de ran iol
the highest office on the ticket las'
fall. The other men on the tlcKe
down to trustee obeyed the law IL
did not. The penalty is a heavy mn
but nothing was done about it out 0
sympathy for the old gentleman il
his troubles. The fact remains
however, that he did not obey tn
law-yet he prates Of that duty Il
humbug letter to the papers. Grea
man to be Judge is he
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
Kaufman-Pray'

On Thursday evening, Oct. D. a
large number Of friends and relatives
witnessed the happy union OF Sidney
b. Pray and Miss Maggie kaufman AZ
the residence Of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Kaufman OF
Donegal, Rev. Jacob Engle officiating
The happy couple will spend lew
months in Kansas, after which they
will 90 to Mosca, Colo, where they
will make their home
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-15
WILL HAVE A CROWD.
Watson Likely to Be Well Received
at Solomon.

The Pops are bowling and groanlng
again over the announcement that
Tom Watson is coming back to Dick
inson county. After nominating him
they are too cowardly to support him
and want gold bug ana national
banker instead. But Watson will get
good crowd in solomon Oct 20 at |
o'clock Just the same. lie may also
oct some cheers. In fact, he will
find that the citizens generally Will
treat,him courteously, and in every
way will show their appreciation OF
his visit here-except in the matter
Of votes. Mr.. Watson must not eS-
pect many votes from Dickinson
county. The Republicans cannot
vote for him for the reason that they
have very excellent gentleman run
ming for vice president on their own
ticket and he need not expect many
Populists to vote for him for the
reason that they have a previous en-
gagement with the national banker
from Maine.
But for all that Solomon will be
Glad to hear Mr.. Watson speak. The,
will be pleased to listen to the kick 0
the man who was nominated for vic'
president and then traded of by MI
party for a chance at the local p''
counter-and a poor chance at that.