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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Canton Wants the Capitol.

CANTON, Miss, Jan. 49, The
committee of fifty appointed to
solicit subscriptions for the erec-
tion of new capitol building, to
be located in Canton, have report
ed 100000 subscribed, and have
every encouragement to believe
they will be able to raise $500, 900.
and will appear before the legisla-
ture with their list, and urge upan
the state to locate the capital in
Canton. The people are in dead
earnest, and considerable excite
ment prevails here over the en-
couragement received from a great
number OF representatives from
different parts of the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Monkey Business in Texas.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Jan. 49,
II Chairman John A. Grant, OF the
regular republicans of Texas, can
manage it, the delegates from Texas
to the st. Louis convention will go
instructed for Mckinley. Some Of
the best informed republicans in
Fort Worth, and they are as well
posted as any In the state, think
the true sentiment of Texas Is for
Allison, but his chances have been
ruined by the Allison management
in Texas. Therefore, the real con-
test, as prominent candidates now
stand, for the Texas delegation is
between Reed and Mckinley.
Chairman Grants open letter ad-
vocating McKinley's claims is re-
garded here as untimely and in
bad taste.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Knives-Two Wcmen-Three Dead
Men.

MIDDLEsBoRoUGH, KY, Jan. Ii.
Reliable information from
Donkey hamlet, on Powell river,
Wise county, Va, states that Will
liam Wells and Gus Osborn fought
a hand-to-hand fight with knives
with Jas. Cox and Henry Williams,
over two women. The fight lasted
for thirty minutes, when Wells
and Osborn fell dead, and Cox was
MORALLY wounded. Williams was
not hurt. Great excitement pre-
walls, as the men were of promi-
nent families.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Corn Cob Pipe Factory.

CANTON, Tex, Jan. 13.-Carroll
Smith, one OF Canton's most enter
prising citizens, has about COM
pleted plan for cob-pipe factory.
He has five carloads Of cobs en-
route, and expects to begin work
by the 18th.
The contractor for the water
works and electric light plant has
begun work, and hopes to nave the
plant in successful operation by
April /.
The Canton Cotton Warehouse
company have completed the
building for a 30-ton ice factory,
and expect to be in operation by
March Is.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
It Was in Self Defense.

MORGAN CITY, Jan. l3.-Joseph
Paxton, who was shot by E.. Cole,
is slowly sinking. There was but
one eyewitness to the shooting,
and it seems case of self-defense.
Cole tells straight story and his
clothes are cut, evidently with a
Ratchet. The men had quarreled
before and Cole was severely beaten
by Paxton. Yesterday Cole re-
fused to serve any further as en-
gineer, and this it is thought,
brought the assault.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Quay Will Probably Lead.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13.-It is
the general impression in political
circles that the Quay men in Phil
adelphia will sweep the town at
the republican primaries tomor-
row. The Quay men are thor
oughly organized in every ward in
the city. 1t would cause no sur
prise if they secured control of a
majority of the delegates to the
state and national conventions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Bowling Congress In Session.

BROOKLYN, January l3.-The
American Bowling congress, Or
ganized September last, will meet
at the Elephant club this evening
to adopt a constitution, bylaws
and make the organization COM
plete. One of the chief objects of
the congress is to get uniform play
ing rules and alleys throughout
the country. The congress will
not hold any tournament of its
own, but will devote it's entire at
tention towards perpetuating the
game.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Cotton Acreage Will be Increased.

Cotton Acreage VIII be Increased.
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. l3.-[Spe-
iall-There will undoubtedly be
large increase in the acreage de-
voted to cotton in Texas next sea-
son, though it is too early to give
anything like definite figures. The
state is well supplied with all kinds
Of breadstuffs and meats; the sup
ply of pork, bacon and lard is am
pie for home consumption and
there is a surplus Of corn that can
not be sold even at a low price.
There are many new settlers in the
state-larger percentage than for
many years past-and most OF
these will break in new land, the
most successful crop for 1t being
cotton, to get it under cultivation.
In addition to this there have been
a number of failures of merchants
on account of the short crop, and in
many sections there Is a complaint
that labor, which has heretofore
found work in the cotton field has
been idle to great extent, thus
cutting off the revenue OF the mer-
chant, who cannot see that five
cent cotton is such curse after all,
with these conditions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Jetty Work Progressing.

VELAsCo, Texas, Jan. 13.-Spe-
cial.-The first load of rock under
the new contract was placed on
the jetties Friday and IL the pres
emit good weather continues for a
few weeks the jetty system at the
mouth of the Brazos will be COM
pleted and the ports: regularly
opened for a much larger business
than in the past couple of years,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Duestrow's Trial Begins.

UNION, Mo-, Jan. 23.-The trial
of Arthur Duestrow, charged with
the murder of wife and baby son,
Is docketed for today. This is the
fifth time the case has come up in
the court of this county. Duestrow
is a millionaire and the plea of in
sanity and other pltss have effec-
tually thus far STAYED off a final
disposition OF the case.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Cuban Petitions Presented.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-[Senatel
The vice-president today laid be-
fore the senate a letter from the
secretary of the treasury in reply
to a resolution of inquiry presented
by Mr.. PETER as to whether one
hundred million dollars in gold
had at any time been set apart
from other funds. The secretary
states that this had never been
done, there being no provision of
law authorizing it.
Mr.. Mccall (democrat), of Flori-
da, submitted a number of petit
tions in regard to Cuba and asked
that they be printed. An obJec-
ton was made by Mr.. Platte IRE
publican), of Connecticut.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Big Lumber Deal.

LITTLE Rock, Jan. 13.--A large
land deal was consummated in
Attorney j. II. Harrod's Office this
morning. The Kearney Lumber
company sold to the Bluff City
Lumber company for $4,000, 5000
acres Of pine and and its entire
manufacturing plant at Kearney,
Ark, and the Kearney and Sheri-
dan Railroad.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
INDIAN INVENTOR
Tries Bullet Proof Medicine" on
His Brother.


KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 13.-A
special to the Star from Perry,
Oklahoma, says: Pawnee Bill,
who has just returned from the
four bands OF the Pawnee tribe,
brings news that the Indians have
all left their farms and moved in
to their tepees on Blackbear Creek
and gone to ghost dancing and
making medicine. Chief Crazy
Horse Is claimed to have made
"medicine" that was bullet proof,
but when tried as an experiment
on his brother in front OF the coun-
Gil OF chiefs, a bullet penetrated
his brothers heart. All Crazy
Horses cattle and ponies have
been taken from him by the chiefs
as a penalty and there is talk Of
the federal officers indicting him
on a charge of murder.
What stons Nes-ralgiaf DR.. Miles, Pain Pilla
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Armenian Benefit.

CHICAGO, Jan. 13.-One of the
first local Entertainments in behalf
Of the Armenian fund of the Red
Cross society, will be children's
charity ball at Kingsl5y's tomor-
row afternoon. The patronnesses of
the ball include some of the rich
est women in the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Athletlc club Election.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-The annual
election of the New York Athletic
club takes place tomorrow. 1t will
be lively. The Independents, or
anti-regulars have put up j. D.
Foot against B. 4. Williams, can
didate for one of the governors. E.
Weinach is in the field against
Barlow s. Weeks for captain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
A Whole Lot Combined.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Jan. 13.-The
city is filling up with visitors who
have come to attend the annual
meeting OF the State Board Of Agri-
culture, the State Dairy association,
the State Swine Breeders associa-
ton, and the State Good Roads
society, which will be held here
this week beginning today
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
scotchmen in Session.

ABERDEEN, S. D., Jan. 13.-An
important Scottish rite meeting
will be held here beginning today.
Members OF the Supreme council
will be in attendance, and high de-
gree Masons from Minneapolis,
Fargo and prominent points as
we'll as in South Dakota will be
here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Brlcklayers' Convention

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. l3.-The
International Bricklayers conven-
ton will be held here this week
beginning today. Delegates from
all the unions of the country will
be present,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Preparing For Work.

New YORK, Jan. 13-The Nation
al League Board are announced TO
meet in this city during the week
beginning today. The shaping of
contracts will occupy most of the
time
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Amateur Billiard Tournament

New YORK, Jan. 13.-Intercity
interclub amateur billiard tourna-
ment conducted by Maurice Daily
begins today. Valuable prizes
will reward the victors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13
Fair Weather,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-Weather
for Western Texas: Fair tonight
and Tuesday with light, variable
winds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13

Ernest Hirshfield, of the Fort
Worth and Denver, returned this
morning from q business trip over
the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-13

What stops Neuralgia, Or. Miles, Pain Pills
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
AT THE NATIONS CAPITAL A Brief Session of the
 House Mir. Allen of Utah on the
 Ground.
Another Fond Issue Repcrted-A Silver Bill to Be Reported
 from Committee.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6-The session of the house today was exceedingly brief
 MT. Broderick, Republican of Kan sas, made request for unanimous consent for swearing in Clarence E. Allen, elected to represent the new state of Utah. He explained that AL lens election was regular and there. was no contest, but as the governor and other state officers did not assume their offices under the president's' proclamation until today, their sigma lures to Aliens credentials, of course. could not be signed Mr. Irish, Democrat of Georgia, did not question the facts as stated, but thought Allen should not be sworn in ; until the report had been made upon the case by the committee. The mat ter was referred to the judiciary com mi5tee with leave to report at any time.
 On MT. Fitt's motion a resolution
 was adopted appointing William L. Wilson on the board of regents of the l Smithsonian institute. At 12:30 the house adjourned until | tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
JAN[ESON'S SURRENDER. Was OVerpOWered by the BOerS. Disconnected Foreigners at
 Johannesburg. Reforms Promised on the Govern ment-No Further Trouble
 Is Expected.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Delayed dis patches from Johannesburg show that Tuesday last there was intense ex- citement there, the people hurrying into the town from the mines and out lying country.
 The central committeeman consti- tuted themselves provisional gov ernment for the town and announced that ample provisions would be made to defend it against any body of Boers. The provisional government was es- tablished in a shed in the Consolidated Goldfield company's building and three Maxim guns placed in advantageous positions about it.
 The new government then sent an ultimatum to the government of Pres ident Krueger, who proposed a con- ference at Pretoria the following day, Wednesday. The committee hesitated to go to Pretoria without a conduct Dr. Jamieson at that time was hourly expected at Johannesburg. Crowds surrounded the Consolidated Gold field company's building and the work of recruiting was in full swing. Mum erous people left town during the night in bands of fifty each.
 Later the committee sent the fol lowing communication to Sir Hercules Robinson, governor of Cape Colony We have absolute information that 2 large body of Boers has been com manded to immediately attack Jo hannesburg and shoot on sight al who have been concerned in the agita tion. Affairs are so critical that Vt ask you to intervene to protect thu lives of citizens who have long agi tated legally their rights"
 It is learned that after Wednesday fight Dr. Jamiesons column, origin ally about 700 men, moved southward fighting hard all the way throughou the night and eventually reache, Vlakvonte, six miles from Johannes burg, Thursday morning, when i.h column was completely surrounded b 4,200 BOers.
 In spite of this Jamieson's follower fought stubbornly until noon, whe all their cartridges were exhausted In addition they had not tasted foo for tWenty-four hours and were wor
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
CURIOUS BANKING CASE.
Wherein Bank Is L.ab,e n Incorrect
 Endorsement

A case of small magni ude, but in- volving several points Of bank ng law, has just terminated in Tempe. Some time last summer T. M. Elder, manager of the Tempe bottling works, went on business trip, leaving one c. c. Danforth, to do the work, but without power to collect accounts. A debtor at Florence, to pay his June account, endorsed a check on Tucson to T. M. Elder, which came into Dan forth's hands who, without further authority, endorsed the same in the name of Elder, by himself as agent. His endorsee deposited the same in the Farmers and Merchants bank of Tempe, which took it without requir- ing his endorsement, and in due course checked out the proceeds. On Elders return, finding his loss, he demanded the proceeds of the check from the bank, which refused, whereupon he brought suit and recovered judgment, which has been settled. The bank was held liable to MT. Elder for the proceeds of the check in accepting an unauthorized endorsement without inquiry, even though it had paid out the amount to it's depositor, not the owner Van Horn and Buck appeared for the plaintiff, Elder, and W. J Kingsbury represented the defendant Farmers and Merchants bank.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
ARIZONA STATEHOOD.
She Should at Once Be Admitted to
 Political Equality.

San Francisco Chronicle: If the ter- ritory of Arizona is entitled to the honor and dignity of statehood, as everything seems to indicate, it is or should be beneath the consideration of congress to allow any arguments ex- cept such as are founded on equity and justice to enter into he discus sion. The population of the territory being sufficient, it's resources amply developed and it's people having given satisfactory evidence of their at ach- ment to republican form of govern ment, there is really nothing more to be said
 The admission Of territory to state hood is, i: is true, left within the dis cretion of congress, but that is man ifestiy what is known as a legal dis erection, not to be exercised whimsical ly or without due consideration, not to be made dependent on partisan pol itics, and not to be confused with any issue for the public welfare which con gress may have before it. To exclude a properly equipped territory from statehood for fear its senators and one 1 or more representatives may disturb the status of congress is not within the purvieW of the constitution
 1 Even more than this, it is a gross and unpardonable outrage upon the people of the territory, who are citi- zens of the United States, and who are entitled to come to full stature of civic manhood. Let the proposition be made, were such thing imaginable, to reduce state to the rank of terri tory, and then we should see at once how much the American values his privilege of state citizenship.
 If, then, Arizona is ready for state hood, she should be admitted at once. If she is not ready, that fact should be made public, and must operate as a stay of proceedings. The other alter native, that of financial party in con- gress opposing the admission of Ari- zona because such admission might supply. three votes to a party which differs from it, is unworthy such a body as the United States congress, and we do not believe it can prevail. The contest between gold and silver is not to be determined by two senators and representative from Arizona. and if this be the only obstacle in the way of admission it should be brushed aside at once as not worthy of consid- ! eration
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
A SILVER BILL.
One to Be Reported From ,.he Senate
 Finance Committee.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The senate, finance committee has decided to re port to the senate 3 substitute for the house measure agreed upon by thet silver majority. The substitute pro- vides for the free coinage of silver and for the seigniorage in the treasury to redeem greenbacks and treasury notes in either gold or silver. The bill will be reported to the senate tomorrow.
 The silver substitute also provides for the retirement of all notes of less denomination than $10.
 The finance committee immediately began consideration of the tariff bill It is said that this bill will be reported substantially as it came from the house except an advance of 15 per cent of the present duty on sugar will be provided for and the agricultural schedule will be increased to 20 or 25- per cent of the present law.
 It is expected the tariff bill will be ordered reported, although the absenca of Senator Wolcott may prevent such action today unless pair in commit tee can be arranged for him.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
GERONIMO.
A New Railroad Terminus in Graham
 County.

A New Railroad Terminus in Graham
 County.
 Stafford Guardian: Geronimo, or the terminus of the G. " G. & N. at the line of the reservation will soon be a booming town. Last Friday the head quarters of the railroad company were moved there. Carpenters have been employed to erect the buildings and in a very few days they will be ready for occupancy.
 Alexander Bros, D. H. Ming and other business firms of Thomas are es- tablishing branch houses .here. Wan slee & Simpson of this place will start a saloon and H. T. Boggs, of this place will start blacksmith shop there, and the ones mentioned are only few of those contemplating opening busi- ness at that place.
 The company will make its head quarters there until a right-of-way can be secured through the reserva- Iion, and all the coke and supplies for Globe will be shipped from that point
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07

H., g; Andrews, 8; Holmes, 6; Aitken, 6; Meyer, s; Fowler, L., 3; Schofield, 4.
 The third and last event was the principal item of the day and one in which the teams had great interest. It was a shoot for five prizes, and twelve birds were to be shot at. The first prize was the individual cham pionship badge, Winchester rifle, hun5ing coat, ammunition case and 100 loaded shells. The first prize was won by Holmes of Phoenix, who scored his twelve birds. Messrs. Kimball, Stevens and Schofeld made ten each, the next highest number. and on the shoot off for the rife Kimball came out winner. The shoot for the third prize was tied by H. Fowler, L. Fowler, Wilding, Dr. Scroggs, Aitken and Fin ley. In the shoot off four of them still tied, so they shook dice for the prize, which was captured by Finley. The other prizes were not awarded on account of the number of ties made, so they were rallied off to the men who made even scores.
 The individual scores made in this last event were as follows: Myer, 8; Wilding, g; Fowler, H., g; Kimball, 10; Stevens, 10; Hallowell, 8; Schofeld, 10; Morin, out; Hine, out; Andrews. out; Fowler, L., g; Holmes, 12; Scroggs. g; Aitken, g: Morgan, out; Weber, 2: Finley, g; Behan, 8; Rossi, '; Hill. '; Darms, 8.
 After the shoot the men left for a duck hunt down the river where they succeeded in bagging a few water l fowl
 Messrs. J. J. HalloweI and Chas Webber of the Tucson club left for hime last night and the others will go tonight.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
THE GUN SHOOT.
Phoenix Wins the Team Championship
 Badge.

The second and last day of the tour nament of the Arizona Sportsmen 5 association was held a. the park Sun day The members were in good trim after the banquet held the previous evening. A good crowd attended the last day and took great interest in the proceedings.
 The first event was len singles with the score as follows: Hine, 6; Wild ing, 5; Holmes, '; Morin, 6; Stevens, '; Hallowell, 6; Weber, g; Myer, '; Morgan, '; Jessop, T; Andrews, s; Hill, 4; Aitken. 5; Fowler, L., 5; Fowler, H., 8.
 The second event was for the $500 diamond badge. It was team shoot at thirty singles and ten doubles, live birds. Four men from each team en- tered and the teams made the follow ing scores, with Phoenix in the lead and winner of the badge: Phoenix, 136; Prescott, 126; Tucson, 127 The individual scores made were 27; Holmes, 35; Myer, 35; 1 Stevens, 2S; Schofield, 29; Wilding, 29 Morgan, 35; Fowler, H., 3S; Hallowell 34; Morin, 36.
 i Event No. was sweepstakes, ten birds. H. Fowler of Phoenix won by a score of nine points. The other scores made were: Hine, '; Halloweil 5; Morin, 6; Hill, 2; Stevens, 5; Web. Der, G.; Wilding, '; Morgan, 5; Fowler
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
COMMITTEES ON TERRITORIES.
Of Especial Interest to the Few Out side Boroughs.

The following compose the house committee on territories:
 J. A. Scranton, Pennsylvania, chair man; G. D. Perkins, Iowa; Jacob Le- febre, New York; John Avery, Michi- gan; s. IR. Harris, Ohio; w. F. L. Had ley, Illinois; W. s. Knox, Massachu- sets; c. P. Taft, Ohio; P B. Law, New York; G. P. Harrison, Alabama; S. S. Turver, Virginia; W. e. Owens, Ken lucky; 5. B. Cooper, Texas; T. B. .Catron, New Mexico; N. o. Murphy, Arizona
 The senate committee is as follows: IRepublicans-Davis, Minnesota, chair man; Shoup, Idaho; Squire, Washing ton; SeweI, New Jersey; Elkins, West Virginia; Thurs5on, Nebraska. Demo crats-Hill, New York; Blackburn, Kentucky; Bate, Tennessee; Call, Flor ida; White, California.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-07
CUBANS INVEST HAVANA The End Seems Near at
 Hand. General De Campos Has Re-
 signed. Oilatory Spaniards Now Determined to Press the War with
 Vigor.

MADRID, Jan. 6.-An official dis patch received from Havana says the march westward of the insurgents has been arrested by General Navarro, who has defeated them.
 The Cuban news recently received here has caused much excitement and it is believed further endorsements will be dispatched to Cuba.
 Military authorities severely criti- else Captain-G General Martinez De Campos for his conduct of the cam paign, but the government appears de- termined to maintain him in command of the Spanish forces in Cuba.