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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
TELEPHONE
ALDERMAN MACKEY ACQUITTED
The City Contract Case Tried Yester-
day Afternoon.

The City Contract Case Tried Yester-
day Afternoon.
An array of city officials, including
Mayor Elmendorf, Auditor Meyer,
City Clerk Norton, Collector Umscheid
Deputy Collector Sutor. Street Com
missioner Crowther and Alderman
Holt, Robards, Hoefling, as well as
ex-Mayor Callaghan and ex-Alderman
Beckmann, assembled in the Thirty
seventh District court room yester-
day afternoon as witnesses in case
against Captain Nelson Mackey, al
derman-at-large, charged with being
unlawfully pecuniarily interested in
a contract of the city. The case was
the outcome Of a contract made by
Henry Burns to furnish the city with
gravel to be used for repairing streets.
The gravel was taken from Alder
man Mackey.s land west of the city.
Six witnesses were examined. They
were: Street Commissioner Growth
er, Alderman RObards, Auditor Meyer,
Alderman Holt, Deputy Collector
Sutor and Mayor Elmendorf. The
state rested. Judge Green said he did
not think the state had case against
the defendant and instructed the jury
to return a verdict Of not guilty. The
jury did not leave the box and follow
ed the courts instructions
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
DIED OF APPROXIMATION.

st. Louis, Dec. 19.-Charles C. Ball,
for many years assistant ticket agent
of the Wabash road, at the down
town office. on Broadway and Olive
streets, was found dead In bed at his
home, having been asphyxiated by H.
Illuminating gas escaping from an open
jet in his room. The discovery of
his dead body was made by his wife
The body was cold when discovered
and Mr.. Ball had evidently been dead
for several hours. Whether il was
due to accident or suicide is not
known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
CUBANs REJOICE.

They Are Jubilant Over The Proposed
Recognition OF Belliegerency.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. ia special
to the Commercial Tribune from Jack
sonville, Fla, says: News from Wash
ington as to the action of the Senate
committee proposing to offer resolu-
ton recognizing Cuba has stirred ND
the enthusiasm of the Cubans here.
Great crowds are on the streets hold
ing impromptu meetings, discussing
the effect of the resolution and wheth-
er Congress will pass it. They say
all they want is permission to send
over arms and ammunition. They
will do the rest and end the war in
two months. They all admit that
Spain will go on until forced to drop
the fight and they think she will de-
clare war against the United States
as soon as this resolution is passed.
Advices from Key West and Tampa
say that the Cubans in both places are
holding high carnival of rejoicing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
LONDON SHOPLIFTERS.
ANOTHER CASE UNEARTHBD SINH
LAR TO THE CASTLES.
This Time the Accused Claim to be. italian
AristoCrats But the Plea Does no
Good, Testimony Being to Plain.

London, Dec. 19.-At the trial in
the Old Bailey Of the so-called Ital-
ian countess, Emma Ugontini, her
husband and two other Italians for
stealing valuable piece of lace from
the shop of Peter Robinson. the ex-
pert testimony, instead of being as
to the mental responsibility of the
defendant, as in the Castle case, went
to identify the lace which had been
stolen.
The victimized tradesman first tes-
tilted as to how the defendant had
called at the shop to examine the
lace and after they had gone he had
missed piece valued at $50 which
was afterwards found in the defen-
ants possession at their hotel
The defedants' counsel claimed
that they were large property owners,
holding good positions in Italy. He
could show that the lace had once
been sown on dress belonging to
Countess Ugotini and had been in her
possession for seven years. The Ia
dy's brother and her maid had been
called to testify to this fact.
Then entered the lace expert, one
Guillemon Decock, a lace manufacture
er of Burgess. He testified to making
the piece Of lace produced and sending
it to Messrs. Peter Robinson & Co.,
on Feb. 10. 1896. 1t was made by
hand and 30 persons were employed
in its manufacture, each making one
piece, the whole 30 peices being af-
forwards joined together. The pieces
identified as beloning to Messrs. Peter
Robinson 4 Co., bore no sign of hav-
ing once been sewn on n dress. There
never had been more than 30 pieces
of lace made like those produced.
Another charge was also investigat-
ed against the prisoners. The assist
ant to Noble Jones, a hosier, of Bur
lingtOn, Arcade. deposed that on Nov.
the two female prisoners came into
the shop Of his employer and Emma
Ugotini asked to see some feather
fans and some blouses. In order to
get the blouses he had to leave the
shop for about a minute and half,
as they were kept upstairs and later
two fans were found to be missing
The two fans were produced, which
were worth $50 and he identified
them as being the property of his en-
ployer
An assistant to pawnbroker depos-
ed that on Nov. z the prisoner, Emma
Ugotini, had pledged with him the
two fans in question, 80 shillings be-
ing lent on them. She gave the name
Of Pacinus.
Detective Sergeant Simmons said
that when be searched Paulo Ugotini
the husband, he found on him three
pawn tickets, one Of which related to
the two fans that had been pledged.
A. Delacorona, the maid, when re-
called, swore that the two fans in
question belonged to her mistress,
who bought them in the Louvre, Paris.
This did not, however,ava her mis-
tress anything, for all four prisoners
were convicted and sentenced de-
ferred.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
POLITICAL GOSSIP.
Plat to Succeed Hill-Want Some
thing for Bradley.

thing FOR Bradley.
Canton, Ohio. Dec. 19.-The visit of
Chairman Hanna to Canton has not
in any way changed the cabinet stu
alton so far as the public knows.
There is still ample reason to believe
that no portfolio has been rendered
to single person. Mr.. Hanna talked
for an hour or more with Major Nc
Kinley about his trip to the east and
acquainted him with what had been
in the way of arranging for the in
augural ceremonies.
Lieutenant Gov. Taxton, of New
York, says: There is no doubt about
the election of Mr.. Plat to the Unit
ed States senate. He will have very
large majority of the Republican
votes in the legislature. 1 cannot say
that New York is united on anyone
for the cabinet at present There are
q number of men who would make
excellent cabinet officers. So far as
I know there is no popular movement
in favor of any of them. Mr.. Morton
is out of the race"
Brutus ]. Clay, in discussing Ken
lucky politics with Major Mckinley
said: ''The trouble with Kentucky
is that we have too many good Repub-
licans who want to go to the senate
to succeed Mr.. Blackburn. Gov
ernor Bradley ought to go to the SEN
ate, because he has, in my opinion,
done the most for the party, but what
is more important, some Republicans
should go. Major Mckinley impressed
upon me the idea that it would not
at all do to lose that seat in the senate
when we have SO good chance to get
it. His notion is that we ought to
sink all personal ambition and animos-
tiles for the good Of the party and
country"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
AGAINST PRISON LABOR.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-Charles ].
Refer, president Of the Illinois state
Federation Of Labor. has issued call
for meeting of all labor organiza-
tions and manufacturers opposed to
the convict labor system to be held
at the Sherman house, Chicago, Tues
day, Dec. 20, at 2 o'clock p. M, to
consider the subject and arrange a
proper presentation for the next ses-
sion of the general assembly of Illi-
pOis Of the complaint about the sys-
tenn of prison labor which enables the
state to enter the market as a COM
petitor with the citizens for business.
The call asks the delegates to be pre-
pared to act.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
LOOKS BAD.
British North America Is Being
Strnogly Fortified.

British North America Is Being
Strnogly Fortified.
Halifax, Dec. 19.-Recent imperial
announcements IN connection with the
army. navy and Notifications in Brit
ish North America and West Indies
islands have raised steady public in
terest in that section. A second regi-
ment is expected to be stationed here
and a regiment Of infantry will be
sent to Esquimault, British Columbia.
A number of new Notifications will be
built at different points Of the Cana
dian and Newfoundland Atlantic sea-
boards. In connection with the North
American squadron Of warships the
Cordelia, the Partridge and the Buzz
zard are expected to be relieved by
new ships at an early date.
1t is ascertained that the squadron
is to be strengthened to Is ships ex-
elusive of torpedo boat destroyers.
The latest addition to the North
American squadron is the cruiser
Indefatigable.
Within twelve months the squadron
Of British ships at Halifax will be the
most formidable assemblage of mod
ern ships of war ever seen in this
hemisphere.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
THE GULF SHORE EXTENSION

At meeting Of the Business Mems
club yesterday Afternoon Mr.. Oscar
Bergstrom presented the status of the
Gulf Shore railroad. He said that
the present owners intend to extend
the road to either Stockdale or Ran
cho and proposed that the club lend
it's assistance and influence in that d.
rcction. After hearing Mr.. Berg
strom's proposition the club requested
him to place in its hands complete
statement, a copy Of which is TO be
mailed to all the old subscribers. The
club will then endorse the movement
of the extension and instruct its COM
mfttee to proceed with the work of So
liciting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
CUBAN HOSPITALS CAPTUREl
THE SPANISH VERSION.

Indianapolis, Dec. ia letter from
Col Serfino says that Maceo was en-
camped near a small house and was
expecting to be Joined by the forces
of Castillo and Sanchez. He saw the
advance guard of Spanish cavalry
(guerrillas) belonging to Major Cru
Judas Spanish column and rode for
ward to meet them, believing them to
be friends. A volley was discharged
at him and he fell in the road
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
STRICKEN HAVANA.
SMALL P0X AND YELLOW FEVER
RAGING TERRIBLY.
Hospitals 0verrun-Spanish Devils Cap
ture Cuban Hospital and Muir
der The Inmates.

New York, Dec. ia dispatch to
the World from Havana says: There
are about 1900 sick soldiers in hos
pitfalls in and about Havana. The reg
ular hospital service speedily became
overcrowded and warehouses and 9TH
er large buildings are now used for
the purpose. Five hundred and thir-
ty-eight cases of yellow fever have
been reported in this city in the last
seven days, proving that the disease is
epidemic.
Small pox continues epidemic, but is
chiefly among civilians, few cases be-
ing reported among the soldiers. The
disease has assumed the hemoraghic
form, a very severe type, and there
are many deaths daily.
No attempt is made to isolate small
pox. A child was noticed suffering
from the disease in cabin yesterday.
The child's face was covered with
pestules.
The army has had a great deal of
sickness to contend with. There have
been numerous yellow fever cases, and
the cases of simple chills and fever
have exceeded the usual figurs ten to
one and the country has been so rank
with malaria that the unacclimated
troops have suffered severely.
The government was compelled to
temporarily dispossess of the hun
dreds of orphans in La Beneficiana,
an asylum on the beach of western
suburb, and about 500 cots were plac-
ed in it's dormitories and corridors.
The cots were filled speedily with the
sick sent in from Pinar del Rio.
CUBAN HOSPITALS CAPTURED.
New York, Dec. 19.-The World this
morning publishes the following cor
respondence from Santiago de Cuba,
Dec. 5:
Commander Velas and 200 Spanish
guerrillas attacked a Cuban hospital
In Taratea on the morning of Dec. 3.
The place was projected by small
garrison. 1t made heroic defense,
but could not prevent the Spaniards
from breaking in. They killed all of
the sick, twenty in number, and burn
ed the house. The Cuban guards
fought until every man was killed or
wounded"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
THE VENEZUELAN PROTOCOL.
An EDglishman Shoots Off His Mouth
About 1t.


About 1t.
New York, Dec. ia special to the
Herald from Caracas says:
Minister Andrade and Lawyer
Storrow, the Venezuelan counsel, will
sail on the Caracas when the steamer
leaves port. 1t is rumored that they
have the approval of the cabinet to
the terms of the procotol upon which
the Anglo-VeneZuelan treaty is to be
based. The protocol, however,
must be sanctioned by congress before
becoming operative.
Minister Andrade was the guest of
honor at an official farewell BANQUET.
The press still continues to discuss
the protocol. One article which has
excited some contention has appeared
in the Progenitor. 1t was written by
a foreigner near Caracas. Dr. Pulido,
who criticises the attitude of the Unit
ed States.
He says that the United States used
England to its own interests in ar
ranging terms with England for the
settlement Of the boundary disputes
in the Yuruat and Delta territories.
IlC thC oDltCu StdttS HstNc
not fulfilled their promises in the mat
ter.
The article also says that it was
hoped and believed in Venezuela that
the administration at Washington
would drive the British beyond the
EsQuido.
El TEMPO and the other papers
comment upon the proctotol. In gen.
eral they express the belief that the
terms should be accented but with
amendments. All without execution
say that there should be change in
the method of representation in the
proposed arbitration tribunal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
CALIFORNIA PIONEER DEAD.

Cincinnati, Ohio. Dec. ia spe-
cial to the Commercial-Tribune from
San Diego. Cal, says:
Judge Oliver Witherby died here
yesterday, aged 81. He came here
from Ohio early in 1S49 as member
of the Mexican boundary commission.
He assisted in framing the first con-
stituion of California, was judge Of
the Court of Appeals and for many
years was collector of the port.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
LET THEM GO.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 19.-Four
months ago, band of 100 Kickapoo
Indians obtained permission from
Agent Thomas Of Sac and Fox Agen-
cy to go to the Wichita country for
reeds with which to build tepees.
They left at once and have not been
seen since. The war department is
now concerned and a company has
been sent in search of the lost tribe.
1t is believed they have gone to Mexi-
c0
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
ARE HIS ACCOUNTS q. X?

Springfield, Ill, Dec. ID. A. Lock-
wood, employed by the auditor of pub
lie accounts as building and loan in
spector is missing for several days
and his friends are anxious about him.
He was last heard Of at Cairo, ILL.,,
Thursday, Dec. 10, where it is said
he took north bound train on the IL
linois Central.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
LOOK OUT "NIGGERSw

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 19.-There is
still much excitement about Perkins
over the murder of Armor Freeman
Morrow and his daughter, Ada, and
large bands Of men are searching for
the murderers to lynch them. Fears
of race war have been disappated
and now both whites and blacks are
aiding in. the search for the escaped
negroes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
SLAUGHTER OF DEER.

Mr.. VIM. Dobrowolski, who has just
returned from a deer hunt near Encin-
al, says the fields and hills are full of
game hunters for the northern mar
kets and the deer are being slaughter
ed Unfortunately and shipped to
the st. Louis market direct.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
THE DOSE KILLED HER.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 19.-Nrs
Lillian Calhoun Turner, daughter of
Dallas, Texas, divine, who took a
dose of arsenic Thursday because her
husband, book maker, with whom
she had eloped, i'll treated her, died
in the city hospital this morning from
the effects of the poison.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
WALKER DON'T WANT IT.

Waterville, Me-. Dec. 19.-Past
Commander-in-Chie Ivan N. Walker,
of the G. A. R., apparently contradicts
the reports that he is a candidate for
commissioner of pensions by saying
in a letter to Col. 1. s. Rings, of this
city: II have never thought of being
an applicant for the position"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
EXTRAORDINARY SHOT.

Will Wilson, the chef for Bull Bros,
while out shooting yesterday caught a
cotton tail rabbit through both ears
with an old pistol ne carried. The
ears were both clipped and the aston
ished rabbit then waited until Will
could get his shotgun in action. He
got the rabbit.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
MINISTER'S DON'T AGREE.

New York, Dec. ia special to the
Herald from Buenos Ayres says:
The chamber of commerce has be-
gun the discussion of the budget.
Majority is opposed to the consolida-
ton scheme. Four ministers are OPP
posed to the financial measure and a
crisis is imminent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
WOULD PROBABLY FOLLOW.
Brazil Will Likely Recognize the Gu
bans il Uncle Sam Does.

bans If Uncle Sam Does.
New York. Dec. 19.-The Herald's
correspondent in Rio de Janeiro, Bra
zil, telegraphs that the United States
minister, Mr.. Thompson, had long
conference with DIR. ZerQuiera, min
lister of Foreign affairs, 1t is said that
Minister Thompson inquired as to the
attitude of the Brazilian government
with relation to the recognition Of the
Cubans. DR.. ZerQuiera replied that
Brazil would not take the initiative
but would probably follow the exam
pie of the United States should action
be taken at Washington.
President Pierola will present the
popular motion for the recognition of
belligerency at the conference of the
cabinet The answer may be favora-
bic.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
MIC MoNTEz ACQUITTED.

Mic Montez was declared not guilty
in the Thirty-seventh District court
yesterday on a charge of assault TO
murder.
A case against Charley Grant eharg-
ed with burglary, was dismissed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19

LONDON WANTS THE FIGHT.
London, Dec. 19.-The Bollingbroke
club offers purse Of $4,000 for a
fight between Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
CHOCAGO MARKET.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-Cattle: Re
ceipts 800; market quiet but weak;
Sheep: Receipts 1000; market steady
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
BIG OTTAWA FAILURE.

Ottawa, Ont, Dee. I'D. r. Nc
Henry, dry goods merchant, has failed.
His liabilities are about $4,000 and
the assets are estimated at $4,000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
WANTS HERMANN's oUTFIT.

Chicago, Dec. 19-A local lyceum
bureau has telegraphed the New York
manager of Hermann In behalf of
Magacian Marc, Offering $4,000 for
the outfit of the late wizard"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
DESTROYED HER "PROTO."

1t is reported that Hannah Slavin
tried to poison herself yesterday af-
ternoon at her home, 51S Camaron
street She took a dose of laudanum
and three doctors worked on her for
several hours. She is about "a years
of age and lives with her sister,
Maggie Perry. 1t is said that she
quarreled with her sister because the
latter destroyed photograph of
very dear friend of hers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION

Providence, r. l., Dec. 1.-two boi-
lers in the Kent Wooden company's
mill at Centerville exploded today,
killing three persons outright and IA
tally injuring another.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
GOMEZ WANTS REVENGE
Cuban Leader Wild Over the
Death of His Son and
Lieutenant.
DR.. ZertuCha a Marked Man.
A Move Is Reported to
Abduct Him.
Weyler Will Try to Prevent the
Insurgents From Reach
ing Havana.

CINCINNATI Dec pa special from
Key West, Fla, saSs: General Weyler
is going into the field again and it is
confirmed by passengers on the Havana
boat. Preparations are being made
with secrecy for forward move. The
batallions Of newly landed troops left
by water Sunday for the east. 1t is
supposed that this is part of Weyler's
coming campaign. Gomez is advance
ing rapidly and it is thought that Wey-
Ter will, if possible, prevent his coming
to the gates of Havana 1t is stated
from Cuban sources that the Cuban
leader is wild over the murder of his
only son and his beloved chief lieuten-
ant and is burning to revenge their
fall. The Cubans in the army are in
furiated also DR.. Zertucha is marked
man toe and it is reported that move
has been made to abduct him. He is
now in a fortress some miles from Ha.
vana with
Strong Spanish Guard.
His trip 20 Spain will be postponed, the
Cubans say, as, if he goes over there,
they have friendly hands in that coun-
try who will avenge Maceo and young
Gomez. Major Cirujeda also comes in
for his share of hatred and revenge
Strong insurgent bands are now so
close to Havana that the 6 oanish sol.
diers seldom venture far out of the
gates of the city except in strong force.
A company of % were attacked Sunday
night not over three miles from the
palace by an insurgent band and sew
eral of them killed This audacity has
worried Weyler, but he cannot capture
or dispense them. An American named
Amos johnson, from Texas, is their
most prominent leader.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25

This is why | have offered to work
on the terms that / have named. On
low estimate, the profit of the bust
ness would be thirty per cent.
would look for large surrounding
trade here, better than at Davenport,
for the competition is not SO strong
here.
Geo. E. Brett said that nothing is
more important than the operation
Of the packing house. Every man
who could possibly subscribe should do
so.
Mr. Meagher read the list of sub.
scribers to stock, showing that $49,-
400 had been taken.
Several of those present subscribed
for stock, so that before the meeting
had adjourned part of the BAL
ance had been taken. The most OF
theTemainder was taken today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
Volume of Wholesale Business Smaller
Than Expected.


Than Expected.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Bradstreets
says: Wholesale trade continues OF
smaller volume than expected, practi-
ALLY the only activity in the wholesale
lines being in groceries, candies, fruits
and nuts The weather has interfered
with seasonable business, which at
many centers is smaller than in preced-
ing years, in that large proportion of
purchases are of cheap grade of goods.
The downward tendency of prices
pointed out fortnight ago is contin-
ued. This includes quotations for
hides, which caused boot and shoe job
bers to restrict purchases, anticipating
cuts in prices for shoes; steel rails,
steel billets and Bessemer pig iron.
Cotton, too, is lower on confidence of a
larger crop than expected. Steady or
practically unchanged quotations are
reported for pork, lard, coffee and
sugar. Wheat and rosin are higher.
The dry goods market is quiet for sea-
sonable fabrics, jobbers reporting only
a small record of trade. Wooden mills
report a moderate quantity Of orders.