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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1896-03-26
Only One Difficulty.

With their usual lack of a
good subject fnr conversation
a group OF women were discus
sing lately what death they
would prefer to die. One pre-
ferred drowning another
heart disease, d third strang-
ling. One who poses as very
clinginga ard soulful said, with
Il Beardslpyesqne anguish,
that she thonght she'd like
to be kissed to DEATH"
The remark was repeated
to Mrs. Craigie, who was
Immediately extremely curl
Gus to see the woman who
said it. One night at the
theater Mrs. Craiyie's 8 hostess
said: "'There, in the second
box, is the woman who want
ed to be kisseo to dealt What
do YOU think of her?"
"That wOman!" exclaimed
John Oliver" 81 should
think she'd have trouble to
find IN execntioner. New
YOr Herald.
Mrs. Chaffie looked out of
the window ana called to
Johnnie.
lyon bad little boy! Yon
have been pinching your sis-
ter again. Come right in the
house so | can punish YOU"
Not much, mother, DEAR"
replied Johnnie.
Johnnie. please come in
and lot me switch you; Ill
give you a stick of candy af-
terwards. Texas Siftlngs.
Landmark: BY a decision
of the United States Circuit
of Appeals, Harriet Monroe
has heen awarded $4,000 a
galnst the New York World
for damages for unlawfull.y
publishing a poem written by
the plaintiff to BIZ delivered
on the occasion of the dpdica
tiOn of the Colum tian Expo
or..the Words Fair at
Chicago.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1896-03-26
The Lawyer and the Bible.

was trying q case at Ge.
neva once before Judge Viii.
son." said Lawyer Pat Nc.
dugh to the Chicago Inter
Ocean. ,'The lawyer on t h G
on the other side, who was a
great talker, strongly warn
ed the jury Of the danger oi
receiving heresay evidence,
which he, described as often
misleading and unreliable,
saying that. no matter how
honest witnesses were or in
tended to be, there was al
ways a chance of their hav-
ing misunderstood a mans
meaning and language. For
example he quoted orpreten
ded to quote, copiously from
the Scriptures, giving t h e
four evangelist's accounts of
the crucitixion which he de-
scrlbed IN detail. At length
the Judge said:
"Will you be- kind enough
TO give the references?'
II am quoting from the Ho
Iy Bible said the lawyer.
Eyes. yes" "saii the Judge,
that's all right, but we want
your references, page, chap
ter and verse. if you PLEASE" "
"And | repeated tn g de
mand. The lawyer turned up
Oh the Judge and myself what
was intended to be II look of
withering pity and contempt
and said:
"May it please! the court,
[ am addressing the jury. III
were addressing the court or
counsel | might feel it neces-
sary to give reference for
what lluote; hut | am nd,
dressing religious and God
fearing men who read their
BitiIes with care and devo-
tion and know exactly where
to find the quotations | give
without having to be helped
ont by the chapter and VERSE
as II they We're uilenIlghtened
infdpls."
"The Judge and myself
hung Onr heals under this
scathing rebukp. and the ju.
ry were SO tickled with this
aa,tery of their Scriptural
lore that the lawyer won the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
A RIVAL EXPRESS COMPANY.

st. Joseph. Mo-, Dec. 30.-A railway
man formerly of this city, but now OF
Chicago, is authority for the state
ment that the Pennsylvania railway
is preparing to spring surprise about
the first of the year in the form Of a
new express company, which event
ually will become a strong competitor
of other similar corporations. All the
printed matter has been prepared by
a New Orleans firm, and the greatest
secrecy is said to be maintained. The
Manhattan Express company is the
name of the new corporation, which
is backed by the Pennsylvania road
and will be in operation over the
whole system. William Chandler, Of
Chicago, it is said will be the. super
intendent with headquarters in New
York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
THE COLORED BROTHER LEADS

st. Louis. Dec. 30.-Frank Hart. the
negro pedestrian, led all the others
in the six days race at the Audito-
rum in the first days tramp. Hart
has 81 miles and 8 laps to his credit
John Oddly, the Englishman, is close
second with Guerrero, the Mexican,
third and William Hoagland, of Au-
burn, N. Y, fourth.
The other walkers were strung out
The affair is a heel and toe walking
match, twelve men started. The
standing at the start today is as fol-
lows. Hart 81 miles, John Oddly 81.
Gus Gerrero 55. william HOagland
"a, ]. w. Stephens, Of Cincinnati, 50,
William Leart, st. Louis, 80. Henry
Schelmz of Chicago, AZ. William A.
Cahill, st. Louis, AZ. w. A. Smith,
cowboy. Denver, Col. As, Ed. How
ley. st. Louis. 80, Dick Kennedy. st.
Louis, %, J. W. Jones, New York. 10.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
KATE FIELDS ASHES.

San Francisco, Dec. 30.-Kate
Fields ashes are speeding eastward
in charge of Gen. Charles III. Taylor,
proprietor of the Boston Globe. The
last remains of the celebrated woman
literateur. editor and journalist are
incased and locked in a small cylin-
drical case of polished copper. There
is no inscription on the shining sur
face of the improvised urn. A little
brass paddock clasped though staples
holds the cover of the jar securely in
place.
Gen. Taylor, in charge of the sa-
cred ashes. on arrival in Chicago, will
deliver the urn to Editor Kohlsaat of
the Chicago .Times-Herald, who pro-
poses to see that the remains accord
ing to Miss Fields wishes are inferred
at Mount Auburn cemetery, New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
A GOOD REPORT.
Sucb Will be Made at the Baseball
Meeting Tonight.

Such Will be Made at the Baseball
Meeting Tonight.
San Antonio's desire for a basebali
team was emphasized yesterday by
the vigorous manner in which the
cranks got a hustle on themselves.
Tbey were indignant over the severe
newspaper comments and claim they
were entirely uncalled for. They
blamed the subscription committee
and accused it Of hardness, but the
gentlemen representing that commit
fee denied the charges and gave EVIL
dence for their reason in so doing.
"Why you people can't hustle at
all" remarked one of the cranks yes
terday. 1--WE went out this morning
and in two hours sold fifty dollars
worth of tickets. besides large
amount of stock" They mentioned
several prominent gentlemen VINO
bought twenty tickets a piece and
gave their checks therefor, and it did
not sound like a midnight bell either.
The cranks are hustling. They are
selling both stock and tickets, and at
tonight's meeting they expect to make
a good report. From present indica-
tions San Antonio is in 1t to stay.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
CALIFORNIA HARDER LOCA-
TIONS,

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 30.-The
harbOr board has resumed it's sessions.
Engineer William Moon, of the Term
inal railway, presented detailed plans
and specifications of the proposed
breakwater at San Pedro. The plan
provides an anchorage in one place for
80 vessels, in another for 4S, and in a
third section for u ships or for $50
ships in all.
7. Z. Gibbons, vice president of the
Terminal railway, read a paper on
the harbor question. His corporation
had so far expended over 100000
in improving it's roads to San Pedor
and Los Angeles. The location of the
'harbor at San Monica would repre-
sent in the speakers opinion the COM
plete dependence of Los Angeles up
on the Southern Pacific. He reiterates
the statement many times made that
the land along the water line at San
Monica was owned either by the
Southern Pacific or the Jones-Baker
estate.
Mr.. Gibbons urged that holdings on
this water front was a veritable mon
oply, that was thoroughly protected
by the laws of California. The topo-
garphy of the country around San
Pedro Bay prevented any possibility
of monopoly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.

st. Louis. Dec. 30.-The Western
Commercial Travellers association,
now holding their annual meeting in
this city. have elected the following
officers for the coming year: Presi-
dent, Robert B. Dula, of st. Louis;
first vice president, Murray Carleton,
of st. Louis; second vice president,
Alexander Shelby, of Little Rock,
Ark; third vice president, w. B. Mas
sey. of Springfield, Mo-; fourth vice
president, S. N. Shannon, Dallas,
Tex; fifth vice president, John O..
KellingSworth, Illinois.
A board of directors was also Sc
lected and a treasurer and secretary
viii be elected Saturday. A resolu-
ton was adopted favoring cOnven-
ton and a 5000 mile interchangeable
mileage book, good over various lines
of roads.
The resolution cites that the 5000
mileage book about to be issued by
the Central Passengers association, is
so burdened with restrictions as to
make it cumbersome and Of little use
to travelling men.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
REIMBURSEMENT CRIPPLED HER

San Francisco, Dec 30.-When the
United States cruiser Adams got to
Honolulu she was minus As of her
crew and one quartermaster. The
sailors were all enlisted in San Fran
cisco, prior to the sailing of the war
ship ten months ago and their destin-
alton had barely been reached before
the men began deserving and heading
back for San Francisco. Nearly all Of
them were back here a month ago and
the vessel had TO return short handed.
The Adams was in a gale last Satur-
day and the men had a hard time of
it. She leaked considerably at times
and the pumps had to be manned.
Nevertheless the men think her a very
staunch vessel and every one left
would ship on her again in a three
year cruise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
Antonio, Texas Wednesday, December 80 1896.
PUFFS EUROPE
And Sounds a Warning For The
United States

And Sounds Warning For The
United States.
Washington, ID. c.. Dec. 30.-Elec-
trio locomotion is gaining ground in
Europe, though by no means as rap
idly as in the United States, and in
all Europe at the close of 1895, and in
were but III electric roads having
total mileage of $50. Thomas Ewing
Moore. United States commercial
agent at Weimar, Germany, in his re-
port says Germany stands foremost
in Europe in electric railway con-
structiOn. with 252 miles, almost
half of the total in Europe. France
has 50 miles. Great Britain and Ire
land 66, Austria A. NqGso much to
praise as to warn is the explanation
given by United States Consul Mono
CHAN at ChemnitZ, Germany, for some
surprising comparative figures to show
that Germany stands second only to
England. and much exceeds the United
States in the value of her exports and
imports. For 1895 these aggregated
for England S3.125 $50, 600: for Ger
many S1.926. 900; for United States
S1,524, 10000. Germany has also
gone ahead of France in ocean ton
mage, and Hamburg, her great sea-
port, is surpassed only by London,
and she has the largest single steam
ship company in the world.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
ORGANIZING CHINESE RESOLU-
TTONS.

Chicago, Dec. 30-AccOrding to
Wong Chin Foo, editor of the China
News, Chicago is to become headquar-
tiers of the Chinese revolutionary
junta. This body contemplates the
overthrow of the present Chinese
dynasty, by an armed invasion from
a convenient island in the South Seas.
Rooms for the junta have already en-
gagged in this city and the Mongolians
here now await the coming of Sung
Vat Sen, to set the machinery in oper-
alton which is to give China to west
ern civilization. Sung Vat Sen is the
Chinese revolutionist who was recent
ly kidnapped in the streets of London,
and, whose release was demanded by
Lord Salisbury. He is now in mObil-
izing his followers in England. He
will sail for America in a few weeks,
where he will confer with Wong Chin
Foo, of Chicago, and other leaders Of
the Chinese reform party in this coun-
try.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
DON CARLOS INTERVIEWED.

London, Dec. 30.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says Don Carlos, the
Spanish pretender, again denies that
he will resign the leadership Of the
Carlist party in favor of his son, Don
Jaime, who, the father adds, is in per
feet accord with him on the question.
In regard to Cuba, Don Carlos be-
lieves Spain ought to concede the Gu
ban administration autonomy, with
a viceroy of royal blood. As to the
insurrection in the PHILIPPINE islands,
Don Carloss says the recent events
there will weaken the prestige of the
religious orders. Referring to home
politics. Don Carlos says the politi-
clans of Spain are worthless and on
ly unite out of desire for Office. The
masses, however, he asserts, are
standing together. In conclusion Don
Carlos remarks that the formation Of
a national government is at present
impossible.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
THE MANILA REVOLUTION.

New York, Dec. 30.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Manila says: Col.
Marina's column has defeated the
rebels at San Mateo, a town II miles
northwest of Manila, the rebels leav-
ing q dead on the field. Returning
to quarters for the night Col. Marina
was attacked by a superior force,
which made several bayonet charges,
but were repulsed with eight killed.
The seaport Of Moron in the province
of Bataan has fallen into the hands
of the rebels, who have captured the
two Spanish priests and the mayor.
Gen. Rios brigade had some very
fierce fighting at Batagana, a town
on the borders of the provinces of
Bulcan and Nuevaecija, which was
held by strong force of rebels. The
latter were driven out with great
slaughter. Three hundred and ffty
were buried by the Spaniards who
lost only few men. 49,, y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
ROBBED IN THE ELEVATOR.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-Two men robbed
Joseph Spanheimer, an employe of the
Central Laundry company, in a dar-
ing manner last evening. They COW
cred him with revolvers while in the
elevator in the building, between the
first and second floors Of the building
at 1O5 Jefferson street. They wrench
ed from his hand valise containing
$500. Mr.. Spanheimer is employed by
Mr.. Lawson, superintendent of the
Wagner Car company. Mr.. Lawson
is also secretary of the laundry. and
sends Spanheimer to the laundry to
pay the force of every week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
4 S32.OOO.OOO CANARD.

San Francisco, Dec. Bottle an
nOuncement that arrangements were
in preparation for surveying a new
transcOntinental line from Sioux City
to San Francisco, to be known as the
Pacific short line. is regarded by local
railway officials here as erroneous. 1t
was stated the work was in charge of
Donald Mclean. a railroad porter,
who was backed by S32,000,0o0 of
English capital.
Vice President G. F. Croker, Of the
Southern Pacific company, said:
"There is no truth in the report. In
my judgment it will not be a wise
business motive to parallel the lines
now running to the coast from the
Missouri river in any case. Secondly,
1 do not believe that this man Nc.
Lean, of whom 1 never heard until
now. could get capital of the amount
of $50, 100000 to engage in the enter
prise. In the third place the govern
ment is about to foreclose its liens
on the Union Pacific system in which
case the road must be sold under such
that foreign capital could
not be induced to invest in the enter
prise. There is nothing to the story"
Other railway officials when ques-
toned expressed similar views.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
CORN SHORT.
BUENOS AYRES Is SENDING HER
SUPPLIES TO SANTA FE.
The Government is Talking of Issuing
One Million Dollars in Bonds
To Aid the Farmers.

New York, Dec. 30.-A dispatch to
the Herald from BuenOS Ayres says:
The agricultural commission appoint
ed to investigate the condition of ag-
riculturnl in the province of Santa
Uriburu this week. The report, it is
said. will show a disastrous state of
affairs among the farmers in the pro-
vince. 1t will recommend as the on
ly salvation commercially the issu-
ance of 100000 in mortgage bonds,
to be used in assisting the farmers
in this crisis. Other measures of re-
lief will also be proposed in its report.
The commissioners say that the corn
crop in the province will fall $4,000
tons short of the actual necessities Of
the people.
Buenos Ayres is now sending grain
to Santa Fe to relieve the distress. In
ordinary times the yield in that prov
ince is 100000 tons, but the whole
crop this year is practically a failure.
The Buenos Ayres farmers will con-
tinue to send corn to Santa Fe for
the relief of their countrymen, though
that will prevent their exporting any
grain.
The correspondent of the Herald in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, telegraphs
that the municipal elections were n
triumph for the Federal party. There
were disputes i'm several quarters and
encounters with a mob of lawless per-
sons. At one point in the city a con-
fiict occurred in which some citizens
We're killed and others wounded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
LOVE WITH THEIR JOB.

San Francisco, Dec. 30.-This city
is threatened with two boards of su-
peryisors. All of the outgoing board
except one are so well pleased with
their official positions that they desire
to retain them for another term. To
that end Supervisor Wagner has ap-
pied for an injunction to restrain L.
w. River, the newly elected super
visor for the twelfth ward from tax
ing his seat. Wagner alleges that the
recent election was illegal, owing to
certain irregularities in registration.
Judge Belcher granted the injunction.
making it returnable January III. All
the other supervisors except Dim
mons. Spreckles and Hobbs, will fol-
low wagners example and try to
hold on to their places.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
LATEST OFF THE WIRES FROM
OVER THE WORLD.
A Complete Epitome of the Days Happen
ings, Briefed and Boiled Down, up
to Time of Going to Press.

ECOllOllllC UP
presidents annual address and refers
it.
ID. Z. Churcwell shoots his brother
in-law, Bob Davis, dead, in Paris
court, while the latter is testifying
against him.
Ell Paso stockmen want no duty on
Mexican cattle, so they can buy cheap
over on the other side.
Democrats are taking n strong band
in the effort to return Dubois TO the
senate from Idaho.
Glass jobbers are in rebellion
against the manufacturers figures and
threaten to place their orders in Eu-
rope.
Two more bodies taken from that
Alabama railroad wreck, making p
in all.
Thirty Italians land in New York
for Austin COrbin's Arkansas colony.
William Willard finishes his -
hours hypnotic sleep at Galveston all
right.
Col. Norris. of the Confederate sig
nal corps, dies at Baltimore.
Wannamaker thinks that some one
is bribing voters against him as sena-
tOrial candidate.
That big tin Mckinley horn arrives
at Canton.
1t is likely that the Three Friends
| filibuster steamer will be confiscated
| by the government.
Proceedings simplified in the appli-
cations for increased pensions.
Cleveland extends civil service
rules to cover all penitentiary officials.
All surplus mail bags in Texas are
| ordered to st. Louis.
| Biennial convention, Sigma Alpha
| Epsilon convention in session in St.
Louis.
| 1t is a even chance if Mrs. Henry
| Ward Beecher RECEIVERS from her in
jury.
Stone and Barclay held for the muir
der of Policeman Duff, at Dallas, with
out bail
London says that Spain is negotiat-
ing with Olney but is too proud and
mean to acknowledge it.
| Spain denies that she is treating
| with the United States for the pacifi-
| cation of Cuba.
Conspiracy against the Spanish au-
thority breaks out in Manila.
| That destructive bog slide in Ire
| land has come to stand.
| Relationes between Bolivia and Pc
I'll are strained.
Gladstone celebrates his S7th birth
day.
| Austin is flooded with applications
| for Jobs under the new regime.
Texas Game Protective association
| called to meet in Austin on the 25th
/ Of January.
1 Work is to begin on that Galveston
| coast defense on the 10th of January.
Mexico is contemplating extensive
improvements on the Pacific coast har-
bors.
Mexican press condemn football as
brutal sport.
New York coroner's jury say that
| Arbuckle. found dead in the streets
! there. died of heart disease.
Dauntless will sue the government
for damages If clearance papers are
| refused.
Waller. the German. lis leading in
the six days bike race in Washing.
| ton.
| None of the Wisconsin properties
are affected by the Van Nortwick fail
ure
| Miners TO the number Of 1000 in
Merco Co.. Pa. strike for higher
| wages.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
BULLION BASIS CIRCULATION.

Denver, Co.. Dec. 30.-Gov. Mc1n-
tire has received a letter from State
Senator Beale. of Nebraska, proposing
that the Colorado legislature appro-
pirate money to establish a deposito-
ry at Denver for silver bullion. Beale's
idea is to have the bullion deposited
and certificates to be issued as mon
ey by the people Beale says if he can
get any encouragement from silver
producing states he will introduce a
bill to that effect in the Nebraska
legislature.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
THE LEAGUE To WORK.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 30.-The Repub-
lican state league has had meeting
to devise ways and means of regain
ing control of the state politics. Sen
ator Thurston told the league that he
believed there We're enough silver Re
publicans and silver Democrats in the
senate who would vote for a Republi-
can tariff law TO carry it, as many sill
yer leaders believed the tariff law
would not bring about prosperity but
We're willing TO let the Republicans
try it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
4 FREIGHT BUREAU.

Organization to be Perfected at a
Meeting Tonight.
Tonight at s O'clock meeting will
be held in the Business Mems club
room for the purpose of reorganizing
a freight bureau. This movement has
been fOstered by the Business Mems
club and is to be an auxiliary to that
organization.
The following business firms have
subscribed toward the enterprise: The
San Antonio Brewing association,
Lone Star Brewing association. +. f.
Collins Mfg. Co., Wagner & Chabot,
Elmepdorf & Co.. Krakauer, Fork 4
Moye, Max Schultze. Hugo. Schmelt-
ger Co., NJ. Half & Bro, G. A. Duer-
Ter Mfg. Co.. Geo. Koerner. Staacke
Bros, S. A. Drug Co., ID. & A. Open
heimer, L. Menger, c. II. Guenther
Milling Co., Alamo Cement Co, l..
Wolfson. Mayer & Adler, J. Open
heimer & Co., ]. Z. Muegge K Co,
Newton & Weller, Goodman & Pfeif-
fer. A. Heusinger JOske Bros, Gus
A. Bonnet. wilkins & Schaezler, ].
Eikel & Co.. Alamo National bank,
Alamo Iron Works, s. A. Oil works,
s. A. Foundry Co.
Secretary Irvine Informed a Light
reporter this morning that all of the
required amount, $4,000, to maintain
the freight bureau for one year has
been subscribed. with PROSPECTS of an
excess of % per cent, to be subscrib-
ed.
Mr.. Irvine has notified all the sub
scribers. requesting them to be pres
ent at the meeting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
LEADvILLE GOING DOWN HILL

Denver, Col, Dec. 3O.-Dr. ID. IL.
Dougan. president of the Carbonate
National bank at Leadville, has ac-
cepted the position of cashier in the
bank of Commerce in this city.
At the January meeting of the Car
bonate bank a vote will be taken to
reduce the capital stock. Before the
close of 1897 in all probability the
Carbonate National will have passed
out of existence. DIR. DouSan says
the reason for taking this step is that
Leadville is no longer a prohtaDle
field for so large an institution as the
Carbonate bank.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
BRADLEY IS NoN-CoMMITTAL

Frankfort, KY Dec. 30.-GOv. Brad
ley refuses to conform or deny the
rumor that he intends to resign his
office in January. He admits that he
wrote a letter to President-elect Nc
Kinley saying there was no office in
his gift that he Bradley would ac-
cept. The governor is likely to have
Mrs. Jackson, the mother of Scott
Jackson, the murderer of Pearl Bry-
an. to visit him in a few days.