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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
QUIET NAVAL MOVEMENTS.

New York, Dec. 16.-The flag ship
New York which has been undergoing
repairs in the Brooklyn navy yard,
will leave on Saturday next for
Hampton roads. A supply Of ammu-
milton from the Wadsworth is to be
stored in the magazines Of the vessel
as soon as she is taken out Of her
dock. This fact has led some of her
officers to believe that the New York
will in all probability join the Raj
eigh and Newark Off Key West.
The remaining vessels Of the squad
ron now undergoing repairs at the ma
Wy yards, both at this and other sta
tions, will, it is said, join the squad
ron at Key West and the winter man
ouvres will in all probability take place
off the coast Of Venezuela.
Admiral Bunce has been away from
the flagship New York for several
days and Is said to have been in con-
ference with Secretary Herbert and
the chiefs of the department OF the
navy in Washington. Neither the
officers of the squadron nor those at
tached to the yard would be inter-
viewed on the subject.
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SHOOTS THEM DOWN.
WHOLESALE EXECUTIONS THE RULE
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Batches of Prisoners Numbering Hun
dreds in Body and the Band
Plays On.

New York, Dec. ia dispatch to
the Herald from Manila says: The
provinces of Butlan, Cavite and La
Juta are still rebel strong holds.
The situation at Manila is very
strange. The citizens are living in a
state of siege, but admirable order is
preserved. Executions are of such
common occurrence as to cause not
the least excitement.
The suburbs Of the city for four
miles away are subject to intermittent
raids by the rebels, who after ex-
changing shots with the Spanish pick
cts retire towards Cavite. eight miles
away. The effects of the lombard
ment are visible in the outlying sub
urbs which contain the luxurious res
licences Of wealthy Spaniards and Me-
zitos which are now deserted, and the
streets Of the city are guarded by
troops.
There is no panic and confidence is
growing. Military bands play on af
ternoons, society takes its drives as
usual and the cafes are thronged
mostly by officers.
The chief danger the Spanish dread
is the spread of the dissatisfaction
army of $500 men, all of Spanish de-
scent. The latter are disaffected and
disloyal except in a few regiments
but they are excellent fighting ma
terial in guerrilla operations. They
are hardy and brave and would be
hard foes for fresh European troops.
The Spanish policy is to await rein
forcements before overwhelming the
rebels. Aggressive operations on a
large scale are not yet possible.
Gen. Blanco in an interview states
that $4,000 more troops are coming,
which is sufficient indication Of the
extent of the rebellion, which is sup
ported by at least 100000 active in
surgents. OF these one quarter are
armed and used to soldier life while
the remainder are badly armed and
unframed. The insurgents are COM
posed Of natives and Chinese. They
fight well. Gen. Blanco leaves at the
end of this month, to the great regret
of the natives and Spanish. He was
trusted by foreigners for his hon.
ored record. The chruch regards the
condition as a gain. His successor
Gen. Polievja is a typical soldier.
Today an entire native column de-
serted at San Jose in the province of
Bulcan. They took their equipments
over to the rebels. One hundred and
seventy prisoners escaped from Cavite
but all were recaptured and shot. A
Spanish column of 1000 men with two
guns have been dispatched to San
Jose with the object Of dislodging the
rebels who are reported to number 81
600.
Two thousand men have arrived
from Spain well equipped but unsea-
soned.
The news of Maceo's death was re-
ceiyed with great citation. There
are three British warships, one Ger
man and one French here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
DIsARMING HER CITIzENs.

New York, Dec. 16.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Caracas, Venezuela,
says: The government has decided
that there shall be no extra session Of
congress. The president has issued
a decree also that the governor of the
Federal districts and the presidents
of all seats shall take legal action to
collect all arms and ammunition in
the country before the opening of con-
gress on Feb. 10. This order does not
apply to the munitions held by the ar
nv.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
NEW YORK II REGIMENT.

New York, Dec. 16.-The list Reg
iment, national guard, will attend the
Inauguration of President Mckinley
at Washington, March 4, in accord
ance with resolution unanimously
adopted my its board of officers in a
special meeting held in the armory
last night. 1t is expected the organ
ization will bring out between 400 and
$50 men, including its full band and
drum corps.
The regiment will be quartered at
the capitol in the armory of the Wash
ington Light infantry.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
CUBAN BRIEFS.

The last of the $4,000 troops sent by
Spain reach Havana.
The Three Friends leaves for CUBA
with cargo of arms.
Competitors prisoners will soon be
brought into open court and tried.
The Juror for recruiting for Cuba
grows in every state in the Union.
st. Paul doctors send medicines and
bandages to Cuba for the insurgents.
The name of the principal street In
Havana, Obisho, is changed to Wey-
Ter.
Weylers treatment Of Major Cru
juda creates great dissatisfaction In
Cuba. 4,
Spanish authorities in Cuba con-
tinue to protest that Maceo was kill
ed in battle.
Senate passes resolution for papers
in the cases of American citizens i'm
prisoned in Cuba.
Consul General Lee will reach Ha-
vana on Sunday morning, according
to present program.
Surface indications are that Weyler
may be relieved of his command, for
not pushing the fighting.
Mexico is rising almost solidly in
favor of Cuba, and wonders why the
United States holds back.
. Morgan, of Alabama, in strong
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
FOR FREE CUBA.
SYMPATHY ON THE INCREASE FOR
THE SUFFERING ISLAND.
New York Aldermen Thoroughly Aroused
Aid Coming From Every Quarter
Of the United States.

New York, Dec. 16.-A petition to
congress to put an end to the revolu-
ton in Cuba was signed by aldermen
of this city last night and a copy for
warded to Washington. The petition
is as follows:
''We, the undersigned citizens OF the
United States do most respectfully
petition your honorable body to use
your influence to stop the barbarities
and inhumanities now being practiced
upon the people of Cuba by the mon
archy of Spain.
"The civilized world stands aghast
at the atrocities committed there I'M
der the guise of law, many Of which
were committed upon citizens of this
country and therefore call for action
on its part, and we do respectfully
request that the congress of the Unit
ed States take cognizance of the fact
that war is being waged there, that
the people thereof may enjoy the lib
critics of civilization and self govern
ment."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
COAL TRUST AT KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 16.-The first
real effect of the recently organized
Kansas City coal combination was
made manifest when local coal deal
er, who had been cutting rates and re-
fusing to enter the trust, received
'Kansas City Coal Card" which told
him that unless he choose to sell at
the combined price he would be una
BILE to obtain coal from the yards at
which he had been dealing.
The local dealer had an agreemnt
with Pittsburg, Kas., mine to serve
him with coal, but this document the
mine owners claim is not binding. The
boldness of the trust has caused alarm
among small dealers generally.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
TELEPHONE
THE TEXAS FoRGER.

Slips the Police at New Orleans
and Takes Passage for Honduras.
New Orleans, Dec. 16-A very clev-
er fugitive slipped through the hands
of the New Orleans police the other
day, He was John e. Leslie, a forg-
er, late of Dallas, Tex.
A fortnight ago the citizens Of Dali
las were treated to a genuine sensa-
ton, when the fact became known
that one of the most prominent men
in the town had left for parts un--
known, taking with him a large sum
of money which he had secured by
affixing the signature of his landlord
to check, which he deposited in
the bank and drew against.
The slick individual introduced him
self when he made his first oppear-
ance in the hustling Texas city as
John E. Leslie, and he was provided
with strong letters of recommendation
from leading business men of Califor-
mia, Washington, state and Oregon.
He at once began to ingratiate him
self in the good graces Of the mercan-
tile community. Amongst those who
took a fancy to the gub-tOngued ad.
venturer was H. s. Heating, the well
known real estate Spectator, and he
now mourns the loss of several months
rent and large amount of money.
Leslie leased the Victoria hotel, which
he operated with varying success for
some time until the opportunity offer
ed itself for him to make a killing.
He was not slow to avail himself of
it, and his modus Operandi was a nov
ell one. He forged Keating's name to
a check for 5000 on the City National
nank, which he had that bank certify
then deposited the check in the Mer-
camille National bank and issued
checks for the entire amount, after
which he decamped. He was traced
to this city and the authorities of
Dallas sent minute description OF
him to Chief Caster, but Leslie was
too smooth an article to be caught
mapping, and he bided his time and
when the chance came he sneaked or
it is supposed. to Honduras, where
he has doubtless installed himself and
will be heard from again In a new
roll. Since his flight from Texas the
police officials have received great
deal Of valuable information about
the modern Jim the Penman. 1t de-
velops that he is well learned in the
law and was practicing attorney
prior to coming to this country. He
was born in England, and had trav-
eled extensively in India, South At
RIGA, South America and Continental
Europe before he came to the United
States. He is one Of the most expert
penmen in the country, and since his
departure it has been learned that his
forgeries in the city of Dallas alone
will reach the sum Of $4,000 in round
figures. If he is in Honduras 1t be-
hooves the police department OF that
section to keep a sharp lookout for
him as he is certainly one of the fox
lest criminals that has ever visited
that haven Of crooks. The merchants
and people whom he fleeced in Dallas
will very likely combine and offer
reward for the apprehension Of the
schemer whose place is behind the
prison bars, as he is doubtless some
notorious character masquerading I'M
der the euphonious title of John E
IpSslie
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
DEATH OF MRS. KLoEPPER.

Mrs Il. Kloepper, aged - years,
died yesterday afternoon at No. 42S
Garden street, from debility and old
age. Her son, Adolph, and daugh-
ter. Helene, survive her. The funeral
will take place from the residence at
4:30 p. m. today.
Deceased was a resident of this city
since 1852 and was beloved by all
whose good fortune it was to know
her,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
OUTSIDE THE PAPER COMBINE.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 16.-At a con-
ference of paper manufacturers it has
been decided to send manufacturers
from the Fox River valley to Chicago
to meet eastern representatives. A
well defined feeling prevails among
the Wisconsin men that their chances
would be better outside Of a combina-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
PHILADELPHIA SNOW STORM.

PHILADELPHIA SNOW STORM.
Philadelphia, Dec. 16.--A wind and
snow storm began here early last ev-
ening and continued throughout the
night and at noon today shows no
signs Of abating. During the early
morning hours the wind blew a gale
and railroad and street car traffic SUI
fered considerably. Suburban trolley
lines, with one or two exceptions, are
snow bound. Snow to the depth Of 6
inches has fallen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16

speech represents war with Spain as
inevitable, and wants it now.
Cuban junta at New York is over
whelmed with applications for trans
portation by those who would fight.
Recruiting for Cuba against Spain
is unlawful. and accepting commits
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
FIRE LOSSES OF $500, 900 SETTLED

Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. 16.-The Chi.
cago Great Western railway has eff
fected a settlement with the insurance
companies and the lumber firms of
this city, for claims Of 100000 and
the company agrees to pay % per cent
Of the loss. 1t is alleged that spark
from an engine caused the fire.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
FAIR AND COOLER.

washington, d. c., Dec. 16.-Weath-
er for Western Texas: Fair tonight
and Thursday; cooler in northern por-
ton Thursday with southerly to wes-
terly winds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
WILL BE A RETIRED PUGILIsT.

Portland, Oregon, Dec. 16-Jack
McAuliffe, light weight champion,
has announced his intention of retir-
ing from the prize ring. He states
that he will go into business in New
York City.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
CHICAGO STOCK MARKET.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Cattle: Receipts
10 600 :ma rket: the best, strong, others
steady; Texas steers $2.S5QS4:2o.
Sheep: Receipts 14,OOO; market
steady.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
RECRUITING FOR CUBA.

Kansas City, Dec. 16.-Over 300 Gu
ban recruits have already been enroll
ed in this city, and Col. B. s. Harri-
man, head of the Local Libre move
ment. stated that there are just as
many more in Kansas City and vi
cinity ready and willing to go to the
front. The men ACREAGE in age be-
tween IS and 35 years and are gen.
orally unmarried. The enrolment Is
going on in Harriman's office and no
secrecy of the purpose of the move
ment is made.
"Should congress take action" said
Col. Hartman to reporter, fhat
would permit armed men to go to Gu
ban recruits have already been enroll
will be notified and sent In BODY
from Kansas City," There had been
talk that two Spanish spies had re-
Gently arrived in the city.
In this regard Col. Hartman said:
spanish spies cannot hurt u.s."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-16
BRAZIL FEELS FOR CUBA.


New York, Dec. 16.--A special to
the Herald from Rio de Janeiro says:
A mass meeting attended by 1000
people was held in this city in behalf
of the Cubans. There was great en-
thusiasm and the government was
asked to grant belligerent rights to
the Cubans. Other meetings will be
held and resolutions of sympathy for
the death of Maceo will be proposed.
The police have been ordered to see
that no demonstration hostile to Spain
are made. A meeting of young men
will be held here tomorrow to aid the
cause of the Cubans. A propaganda
will be established to advance the
idea of freedom for the island and to
advance active cooperation with the
revolutionitsts from Argentina.
MORE BLESSED BLINDNESS"
st. Louis, Dec. 16.-At the house at
22O Elm street in this city cOmpa-
ny is being organized to go to Cuba
and join the insurgent forces. Ed
ward Hastings is at the head Of the
Cuba movement and is eager to join
forces with the other Cuban sympa-
thizers who are in the city. He has
the names of twenty men who
VIII have 100 men before the end Of
the week.
Hastings visited the city hall to
learn if the authorities would inter-
fere with him. He was told that the
blind could not see and if he organ
lied his company quietly and did not
make it too public no one would eth
err see or hear of the movement.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-04
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
NEWPORT NEWS.

A Number of Social Gatherings-A Good
New Year Resolution by Young Man.
NEWPORT, Jan. 3 The past week
has been one Of continual enjoyment
for the young and indeed for good
many Of the older people.
Newport and Priest River seem to
have been trying which could have
the most dances during the holidays.
The weather has been very much
mixed, first snow then chinook, but
on the whole very fair for this season
of the year.
Yesterday was the day set apart to
form good resolutions and today and
the rest of the year will show how
they are kept.
One young man formed the resolu-
ton to subscribe for THE SILVER
BLADE and great many others ought
to have done the same.
A meeting of citizens was held at
Newport some time since to take
measures looking toward the opening
of the Pend d'Oreille river to naviga-
ton. The secretary was instructed to
send a copy Of the minutes to your
paper for publication. | expect you
will receive them this week, # not |
will send them next week. UNOHO.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-04
Notice For Publication.

U. S. LAND OFFICE AT CoEUR D'ALENE.
IDA, December 8. 1895. (
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
ana that said proof will be made before the
register and receiver at Occur d Alene. Ida
ho on January q. 1895, viz: Darwin H. Lyons
for the S. W. a, Sec 20. TIP. 50. n. r. 3, w B.
Nj.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of, said land. viz: Brce Coleman, James N.
Cook. Herman e. Burnham and James A.
Coleman all of Rathdrum, Idaho.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof or who knows OF
any substantial reason. under the law and
the regulations of the Interior Department;
why such proof should not be allowed, Will
be given an opportunity at the above men
toned time and place to crOss-eXamine the
witnesses Of said claimant. and to offer evil
dence in rebuttal of that submitted by claim
ant JAMES GRAHAM,
Register.
ID. III. IS.
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Timber Culture Final PrOOf-NOllCe
For Publication.

U. S. LAND OFFICE AT COEUR D'ALENE'
IDAHO, November ~, 1870
Notice is hereby given that Mamie lake
Clure has filed notice Of intention nIooa n
final proof before the Register ana h y. SIane
at the U. S. Land Office in Occur eur "a ar Tim.
Idaho. on the II day of January: 1870 on ~ S T.
Der culture application No. H. for tne NJ 81
quarter of section No. 26, in township W.
N. range No. 5, w B. M. nrn+on.
Torrance Stewart. w. A. McCOnagny anu
Il. Gates, all OF Occur d. lene, ldah 00o.oister
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DIR. Miles, Heart Cure

and am happy to say it has cured me.
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Notice For Publication.
Z. S. LAND OFFICE AT CTUR D'ALENE,
IDAHO. November 20, 1873.

Z. S. LAND OFFICE AT CGUR D'ALEME'
IDAHO. November 20, 1873.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim anu l
that said proof will be made before ,a INC
register and the receiver at Occur q Aie4T'
Idaho. on January Is. 1896. viz. Joseph "
Handy. for the S. w. a Section II. LIP. o. N
X. w. b. M.
He names the following witnesses TO Prov
his continuous residence upon ana cul1lya-
ton of said land. viz: William Lyons, LSs
man W. Ritter. Marcus d. Wright ana Jali's
G. w. Burch, all of Rathdrum, Idaho .o+
Any person who desires to protest agaln rs
the allowance of such proof, or who kno o"S
any substantial reason, under the law any
the regulations Of the Interior Depaltlhl1,,;l1i
why such proof should not be allowed, WIZ
be given an opportunity at the above mt tha
toned time and place to cross, a VII
witnesses of said claimant, and TO one slo en-,
ant. JAMES GRAHAM
N. 3O-Jan. 4.
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ceased. - LA hENCE, De-
Ad Hoi,G e. is hereby given by the underSiona
a1 deceased to the creditors eo of r.
ceased to exhbff f fham a aEanzt the said de-
within four months att necessary
strator at bic ol enis notice. to the said admi
tie 5e h ss5 6e Ssns %
Of the s pdc es taf the
" D ol Mdootenai. State of Idaho III lhe Coun-
of Decem ab ama11Innalrum, Idaho. on the oard
u. 2S.-J Is. NICHOLAS HITE.
Administrator.
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District Court Notes.

District Court Notes.
The important litigation in which
the Weber Mining & Milling co. re-
Gently became involved and in which
the validity Of the appointment of H.
M. Carey as receiver was leading is
sue, was settled by agreement between
all the parties concerned on the 3lst
day Of December in open court. The
principal features Of the settlementare
as follows. The order appointing HI.
M. Casey receiver was vacated and set
aside. The working men obtained
Judgment on their liens heretofore
filed and decree Of foreclosure was
granted Mary l., Fleming. who held a
mortgage on the property, and e. j.
Dyer cashier of the Exchange Ma
tional Bank Of Spokane was appointed
receiver with his bond fixed in the
sum of $4,000. The action gives
validity to the judgments of the EX
change National Bank, John Flew
elling, Gus Lund, and to the liens of
the workinpmen. +. Ganahl repre-
sented the mining company, f. A.
Weber and others. G. L. Heltman
represented the Workingmen, j. Flew
cling and Gus Lund. and Jones,
VOORHEES, & Stevens and G. L. Heit-
man represented the Exchange Ma
tional Bank, and Foster & Wakefield
represented Mary L. Fleming.
Two divorce suits each of which
was extremely holly contested, were
settled this week They were Rosa
Barr against WIN. w. Barr and
Walthrene Beale against r. f. Beale.
Divorce DEGREES were granted by the
court in both cases G. l.. Hoffman
was the plaintiffs attorney and S. G..
Herren represented the defendants.
In the case of Nagel against d. n
McChesney and others, the motion to
dismiss the appeal was overruled and
the defendants were allowed their APP
peal.
The case of John Davelin against
the Post Falls Wooden Mill company,
which resulted in favor of the plain
tiff, has been appealed to the supreme
court of Idaho. Herren & Hubbell
are attorneys for appellants and r. e.
Mcfarland attorney for respondent
It is expected that today will con.
clude the court business for the pres.
ent term.
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Advertised Letters,

The following letters remain un-
called for in the postoffice at Rath-
drum. Idaho, on December 81, 1895:
LADIEs-Mrs. Nellie Cummins, Mrs. Louisa
Reed, Miss Lula Anderson.
GENTLEMEN-John Meffood, Matt Homes,
Ed j. Foster, G. H. Cleaman, J. G. Brown,
Fred Bassett, G. D. Marhcell. Ed Cumon, S. G..
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gan, James Ballard, S. JOdkins, Henry HaW-
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When calling for any OF the above
letters please say .advertised.
+. H. BRADBURY,
p. NJ.