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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
A CAMPAIGN LIE.
SENATOR TELLER DENIES AN Alb
sURD RUMOR FIRMLY.
Never Was Time When Major Mckinley
Was in Favor of Free Coinage and the
Statement Is Malicious When 1t
Is Said He Did.

Denver, Sept. 3.-During the past few
years Senator Teller's enemies have
industriously circulated the report that
if the senior Colorado senator and his
silver colleagues had been willing to
accept it they could have secured the
coinage of the American silver pro-
duct. Since the announcement of the
candidacy of Major Mckinley and es-
pecially since his nomination his Colo
RADIO friends have been particularly
Jealous in circulating the story, some
of them even going so far as to init
mate they had the information from
Major Mckinley himself. In reply to
this the following letter has been re-
ceived:
Denver, Col. Aug. 27.-Hon. E.
Amons, Simms, Colorado, Dear Sir
In reply to yours of August II, in
which you ask the question if, when
in 1890, when the Mckinley bill was
passed the silver men could have Sc
cured the coinage. of the American
product, is at hand. This story has
been industriously circulated through
out the west during the last two years.
utIS 10 tlOl olc "oiu VI tlul III ShS
statement. The free coinage of the
American product was always weaker
in both congressional bodies than the
unlimited coinage of silver. There
never has been a man since have been
in public life who would have signed
a bill for the coinage of the American
product, norhas there been time when
such a vote could be had in either
house of congress.
At st. Louis there was introduced
in the committee on resolutions after
they had voted the free coinage prop
osition down, a provision for the coin
age of the American product but it re-
ceived exactly the same number of
votes and the same number of mega
tive votes against it that the unlimited
coinage of silver did. Those who state
that there has been a time when the
free coinage of the American product
could have been secured are either
grossly ignorant or very wicked. Mr.
Mckinley has never at any time IA
vored the coinage of the American pro-
duct and his letter of acceptance shows
that he is not friendly to any legisla-
ton in favor of silver.
Yours truly,
H. M. TELLER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
NOTED MURDER CASE.

Sedan, Kas., Sept. 3.-The famous
Frazee murder case, which has been
in the courts for several years, is on
for trial here again. The defendants
are ]. w. Burgess, Teo. Cox, Mark Nc
Bee, F. R. oldney and VIM. Licklieter,
cattle men of prominence in Elk and
Chautauqua counties. Although sew
eral people have been tried for the
murder of John Frazee, a rich cattle
man, none have ever been convicted.
Strong evidence, it is said, will be pro-
duced against the present defendants
by John New, recently pardoned from
the Kansas penitentiary on the promise
to turn states evidence. Frazee was
murdered, it is said, because he import
ed a herd of Texas fever cattle into
Kansas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
WILL PAY ALL CLAIMS.

New York, Sept. 3.-The Herald this
morning says: The creditors of Hill
ton, Hughes & Co., need no longer feel
alarmed, for Judge Hilton has an
nounced that he will pay to the last
cent the debts of the firm.
1t is said that combination of cred
itors had been formed for the purpose
of making him a defendant in the
suits brought in the hope of having
included in the assets of the firm the
ground on which the store stands, of
which the judge is the owner. On
hearing this he at once instructed for
mer Judge Russell to make the an
nouncement that he would pay all
debts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
ARE FRIENDS OF CUBA.

Chicago, Sept 3.-Capt. d. G. Dur
gin, of New Orleans, is here attempt
ing to purchase boat of SO tons which
he can transport to New Orleans to be
used in filibustering for the benefit of
the Cuban patriots. He has unlimited
means at his disposal, furnished by
New Orleans merchants and capitalists
who believe in the cause of Cuba.
Speaking of the Cuban revplution,
Durgin said: General Weyler Is bea-
ten in Cuba. New Orleans is >thor-
oughly aroused over the situation on
the island and is doing all in her pow
er for Cuba"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
A CONVENTION CALLED.

The county Republican executive
committee met last evening pursuant
to call of Chairman T. B. Johnson, with
a full quorum present. Fifteen city
precinct chairmen were present, and
several county precincts were repre-
sented
The committee was completed in full,
andSyacancies filled by a roll call of
the fifty-one precincts of the county.
The chairman was also authorized to
fill any vacancies that might occur,
and the members of the sixteen city
precincts were requested to cooperate
with the chairman, in requesting that
the county precincts send delegates,
and be represented at the county con-
Vention.
George Heuermann was elected Sec
rotary of the committee.
After a full discussion of the ques-
ton of holding a county convention, a
motion was unanimously adopted to
hold said convention Saturday, Septem-
Der 26, at 10 o'clock a. m. at Mission
garden.
The precinct chairnen were instruc-
ted to call primary meetings on the
lStn OF september " SleCt uelSSdlSo.
They were also requested to send their
calls for publication in the Daily
Light, giving time and place of hold
ing their meetings.
The basis of representation will be
fiexed by the convention. Precincts
are not restricted as to number of del
egates they shall send to the conven-
ton.
The executive committee will also
meet at a. m. at Mission garden
September 26, for the purpose of ar
ranging temporary organization.
The question of nominating county
ticket was discussed, and the commit
tee was IA to in favor of putting out
a straight county ticket, but the ques-
ton was left for the convention by and
of the people to decide themselves.
There was more than quorum pres
ent in person, and the meeting was
held without adopting the method Of
voting bogus proxies.
The meeting then adjourned, subject
to the call of the chairman.
Attest:
GEORGE HEUERMANN, Secy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
is NOT HUNGRY.
An Old Man Who Has Not Eaten Any
thing Lately.

thing Lately.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. IA great
deal of interest is being caused at Nam
ticoke by the peculiar condition of
Stephen Douglass, aged rs, who for the
past four months and two weeks has
eaten nothing nor taken anything to
drink except little water.
The old man boards at the house of
l.. B. Mechalowski. He was big and
healthy until his present peculiar ILL
ness began, nearly five months ago.
One day he did not come down from
his room, and Mrs. Mechalowski, go
ing to inquire, found him in bed. He
said he was sick and wished to be left
alone. He did not care for anything
to eat. At the end Of two days Mrs.
Mechalowski, fearing the man would
starve, took food to him, but he would
not touch it. He continued saying he
had no desire for food. He then be-
gan to lapse into a semi-conscious con-
dition, and so he has remained since.
Most of the time he can neither hear,
see nor talk, and the presence of a
number of people in his room talking
about his case and examining him has
no effect upon him. A couple of ply
sicians who examined him were mysti-
fed, and have not yet reached any con-
clusion on his case. They have tried
to force milk and whiskey and beef
tea down his throat, but he has re-
fused to swallow it.
He has grown so thin that he is now
merely skin and bones, and 1t is not
thought he can survive much longer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
BY ROYAL DECREE.

New York, Sept. ga dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says: A
special dispatch announces that a war
ship has been ordered to Porto Rico,
also that a royal decree has been sign
ed directing the Cuban customs au-
thorities and Porto Rico customs au-
thorities to refund to local importers
all hardware duties wrongfully collect
ed upon invoices received while the re-
ciprocity treaty with the United States
was in effect.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
GOING TO CENTRAL AMERICA.
But She Is Probably On A Filibuster-
ing Expedition.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 3.-Arrange-
ments have been made for the clear
ance of the steamship Bermuda at the
customhouse for Central America. Inn
portant international questions may
arise If the collector grants the neces-
sary documents, as protests will be
filed, it is said, with the Treasury de-
partment by Spain and England
against the vessel being allowed to
move. Captain James Brown will COM
mand the Bermuda. There is some
likelihood Of protests being filed
against him because of his having, it
is alleged, been connected with filibus-
tering in the ten years war in Cuba.
1t is believed the Bermuda will be put
under the flag of Bolivia, this republic
being a strong sympathizer with the
Cuban insurgents in their warfare
against Spain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
LONELY INVENTOR DIES.

Chicago, Sept. 3.-Charles ]. Heimes,
an inventor, and a personal friend
and former business associate of
Thomas ]. Edison, committed suicide
in his apartments at the Park Gate
hotel, Sixty-third street and Stony Is
land avenue, last Friday evening. The
body was not discovered until Wednes-
day at four o'clock. Heimes lived
like a recluse and was surrounded by
many models of his inventions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 3.-Fire last night
destroyed the immense five-story
brick, pillow and implement factory of
S. R. White & Bros, in the Union
Stock yards here. Wind was blowing
and scattered sparks in every direction,
and destroyed large number of dwell
ling houses. One hundred families,
white and colored, have been made
homeless. Loss 100000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
MORE GOLD MONEY COMING

New York, Sept. 3.-Spier & Company
will receive 100000 additional gold
from Europe, making the total for the
month 81, 500, OOO and L. Won Hoffman
& Company have $1,000, 900 additional
on the way, making their total $780,
OOO The bank of Montreal has ST.
100000 en- route to this city. Lazard
Freres has deposited S1,OOO,OOO gold in
the sub treasury. The steamer La
Bourgogne from Havana brought g.
100, 900 francs consigned to LaZard
Freres.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
TAKES THE PORTFOLIO TO-DAY.

Washington, Sept. 3.-Ex-Gov. Fran
els, Secretary Hoke Smiths successor,
probably will take the oath of Office
and formally become a member of the
cabinet today. He wired Mr.. Smith
from Cincinnati that he would be here
today. Pending his arrival Mr.. Rey-
nolds, assistant secretary, is the ac-
ting secretary of the interior.
Mr.. Smith left for Atlanta last night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
GEoRGEToWN BooMLETs.

Georgetown, Texas, Sept. Especial
Weather continues hot and dry. Cot
ton sold on the streets today at $50 a
IT'S. Georgetown is slightly behind
Taylor, Bartlett and Round Rock In
receipts, but this is always the case,
Georgetown cotton being held until Ia
ter in the season, when the receipts are
soon equalized. At the present rate
the staple will be all picked and ginned
by October LIST.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
NEBRASKA FUSION.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 3.-State central
committees of the Democratic and Pop
ulist parties have practically. agreed
upon the details of the plan for fusion
on the electoral and state tickets. The
agreement was made by the Democrat
ic committee subject to ratification by
the state convention which meets here
tomorrow. Both committees named
conference committees. and then ad-
journed until tomorrow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
IT WASN'T MUCH OF A RIOT

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 3.-The
riot at Camp Hill, not Campbell, Sat
urday, amounted to but very little.
There seems to have been a general
fight in which fence rails, sticks and
billiard cues played part. One negro
was hit on the head and another
knocked from a platform. No white
man was scratched. Nothing further
has been heard from it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
BANKERS
TELEPHONE

Over the long distance lines Of the
Southwestern Telegraph and Tele-
phone company to nearly 1900 subscri-
bers in the principal cities and towns
of Texas.
Toll stations In the Central Office,
Hotels and other convenient locations.
Ask Central for stations connected
and rates charged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
Price $500 a Y ear.

Louis, although Pennsylvania will con-
tribute several hundred singers. The
Eisteddfod opens on Tuesday, and
the exercises will occur in a vast au-
ditorium that has been extemporized
for the event 1t can accommodate any
where from 10000 to $1,000 persons, with
stage capacity for 1000 singers and the
ACCOMMODATING orchestra.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
NOTED PROFESSOR DIES.

Salina, Kas., Sept. 3.-Prof. Edward
Jay, of st. Edwards Military School,
died in this city last evening of brain
fever. Prof. Jay formerly practiccd
law at Van Buren,, Ark.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
ENGINE COMPANY FAIL.

Providence, Sept. S.-The financial
difficulties which have beset the Arm
ington and Sims Engine Company
reached their climax when the entire
property of the concern was placed
in the hands of a committee of credi-
tors. The liabilities of the company
are about s2SO,0 assets not yet deter
mined
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03
TILLMAN TO THE MINERS.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 3.-Demo-
cratic managers have decided to bring
Senator Tillman before the coal miners
in Pennsylvania and for ten days, be-
ginning September 10th, he will labor
in that state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-03

Indianapolis Gold Standard DEM
ocratic convention report on Fifth
page.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
Small Change.

He that writeth for print and his daily bread
and freely fOrgiveth at each days close the tres
passes of the proof-reader against him, hath a
soul almost fit for the kingdom.
Seest thou a man with much leisure to put ND
his feet and boast of his great deeds? Know
thou very swiftly that he is not likely to do any,
thing more worth Dragging of.
Behold the man who putteth on top-lofty airs.
and hath naughty way of keeping thee at a
distance when thou drawest nigh unto him.
Ten to one he knoweth himself for so thin an
imitation of humanity, that he feareth thou
shalt see through him if thou gettest good look
at him.
He that giveth back sass to the incOrrigible
kid, is like unto him that would ride his bicycle
over rampant yellow dog. Though thou wipe
the ground with him, yet will he take fall out of
thee, and thy slim glory will be no greater than
is his small shame.
Art thou glum and dispirited, and down on thy
luck; and dOst thou think that the world is dead
against thee and that thy name is Mud forever
more? Seek thou diligently land thou shalt not
have far to seek) till thou shalt find wretch
whose fortune is to thine as dead dog to dol
lar bill. Give thou him the glad hand and speak
thou word of cheer into his heart. So shall
this cold world turn its warm side to thee and
thou shalt thaw out and begin to know thyself
for man among men.-The Deacon, in Furni-
ture News.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

Thomas Bartlett, of Vermont, was renowned
for his flights of deliberately rhetorical oratory,
and seat in Congress was the special goal of
his ambition. When he was elected, story of
how he had been sienced by an audience of col
lege boys got around, and, on the occasion of the
new members first appearance, the House was
prepared to receive him in anything but serious
spirit. Rising to indorse a proposition which
had just been vigorously attacked, he began to
declaim impressively: "Sir, we're it not for the
rules of the House, 1 would pour upon the oppo-
nents of this measure the walls of my wrath
He got no further. Mr.. Polk of Tennessee was
upon his feet in moment moving, with every
appearance of eager interest, that the rules be
suspended, and the gentleman allowed to pour!"
Such disconcerting burst of laughter followed
that the unfortunate orator could only subside
wrathfully into silence and his seat.-Argonaut
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
Prisoners received during the week:

Prisoners received during the week:
June 25. Fred Mclean and Frank Mutt, Blue
Earth county, grand larceny second de-
gree, year each.
June 26. Frank Holmburg, Ramsey county
forgery second degree, year.
Henry BOgge, Ramsey county, burglary
third degree, reformatory plan.
June q. Harry West and William Mills Blue
Earth county, grand larceny second degree
months each.
Fred Whitaker Ramsey county, grand
larceny first degree, three indictments, II
years.
1. Grettum, United States District Court
Duluth, defrauding U. s. Of land year and
$500 fine.
June 20. Henry Wyman, Ramsey county,
grand larceny first degree, three indict-
ments, 1914 years.
July Jas. w. Fowler, St. Louis county, in
decent assault, IL months.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
Gave Him a Pointer,

mo, thanks; no sausage for me- said Bob
Mitchell, the comedian.
He was taking supper at San Jose restaurant
after recent minstrel performance.
Don't you care for sausage?" asked Cathcart
mot since my friend, the butcher, told me how
he made it, l bought some sausage of him the
other day, took it home and ate it, and never
tasted any finer sausage in my life. The next
time saw him l asked
where did you get that sausage?''
made it," said he.
1T was the finest l ever ate. How did you
make it?''
"A friend gave me pointer San Francisco
Post
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

The boys in the prison barber shop have
started another aviary this summer. The pres
ent stock of birds consists of three blue jays and
redbird, but the redbrd is captain of them all.
The latter, whose species is said to be the most
difficult to tame, is surely then an exception to
the rule for this little fellow follows the BARRIERS
about, hops around them on the lawn, perches
on their heads and hands, pecks at food held be-
tween their teeth, and apparently cannot be
frightened away. Even cat does not seem to
be an object of terror to this top-knotted bird.
The only aversion shown by this little feathered
pet is to other birds who fly through the air
which it does not care to sail in. All of which
goes to show that anything can be tanned inside
prison walls if handled properly.-Lansing
(Kans.) News.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

A Catholic priest of Boston enjoys telling the
following story on himself: 81 was coming out
of church week or two ago. he says, land di-
recty in front of me were two old women who
did not know that l was within earshOt." And
did We know, Mrs. Mulligan, that Father Blank
was gOin' to EurOpe?' said one to the other
Indade, 1 did not, thin, Mrs. McSwipes; an
what's takin' him there?' was the immediate
query. My 10 cints and your 10 cints, Mrs.
Mulligan, and that what takin' him abOOrd a
CoOnarder, replied the informative dame with
a significant toss of her gray head.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

MIR. Albert Garvn, one of the best known
prison men in the United States, has accepted
the position of deputy warden of the Indiana
state prison south located at JetfersOnville. Mr..
Garvin was warden of this institution from Feb.
1, 1891, to June L. 1892 and resigned to become
chief of police of st. Paul under Mayor Wright
administration. For the past few years Mr..
Garvin has been engaged in farming near Gen.
tralia, Kansas.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

Il have often wanted to ask you, said William
Tell, 'if it is a fact that you played on violin
while Rome was burning?"
THAT was campaign lie," said Nero. "The
truth is played on the flames, along with other
members of No. Volunteer company, with
hose. Indianapolis Journal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
Grace Congregational.

Corner 5th and Laurel streets, Rev. j. H.
ALBERT, pastor. Sunday services, preach
ing 1920 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School
11:45 a. m. Junior Endeavor 800 p. m.
Christian EndeavOr $3.50 p. m. Children s
Mission Band the second Sunday of each
month at 3:OOp. m. Midweek and Prayer
meetings, Wednesdays 7:45 p. m. Ladies'
Aid Society. Thursday afternoons. Ladies'
Missionary Society," the last Friday of each
month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

Fred Leslie used to tell how on one occasion
he purchased red flannel shirt, warranted not
to shrink. His laundress, however, very soon
made it run up" After it had been through
her hands once it could only be worn as sing
let; the second time it made a chest-protectOr;
and the third time when he put it on his wife
asked him, my dear, where did you get that
coral necklace?''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
PERSONAL.

FREE-64-paee medical reference book to any
person afflicted with any special, chronic or deli
cate disease peculiar to their sex. Address the
leading physicians and surgeons of the United
States, DR.. Hathaway & Co., 20 Dearborn street,
Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
Methodist Episcopal.

Third street. opposite Pittman House, Rev. C. A.
CRESSY, pastor. Services at 1880 a. m. and
7:3O IN. Sunday School at IL m. Junior
League at 400 p. m. EpwOrth League at $3.50
p. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening
at 7:3O. Pastors class in Bible Study, Friday
evening at 1880. Ladies' Bible Circle, Friday
at 3:OOp. m. Mrs. S. B. SlOcumb teacher.
Pastors residence, 523 n Second street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

The authorities of the Lancaster, Ohio, Boys
Industrial School are preparing for rousing
celebration of Independence Day. We learn
from one of our exchanges that the sum of
twelve hundred dollars will be expended for the
one item of fireworks at that institution.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

One half of the prisoners in the West Virginia
state prison are unemployed. For two hours
both in the morning and in the afternoon they
are required to march for exercise. The re-
mander of the day they attend a school which
has been lately organized for their benefit.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
Local and General.
Our New Woman.
RObbing trains in Utah,

RObbing trains in Utah,
Voting everywhere,
Taking all the garments
Men folks used to wear,
Fighting under Menelek,
Gaining mighty fame.
Talk about the weaker sex
Weaker? Oh, for shame!
Woman 'lected sheriff,
Mother woman Judge,
Woman fighting trOlleys,
Couldn't make her bulge;
Woman versed in bunkO,
Men her little game.
Talk about the weaker sex
Weaker? Oh, for shame!
Women racing cycles,
Women run town,
Women off exploring,
Women playing clown,
Circling round creation,
Home life all too tame.
Talk about the weaker sex
Weaker? Oh, for shame!
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

The program for the entertainment in the
chapel on the Fourth has only been partially
arranged; so far as known, there will be patri-
otto address delivered by gentleman of this
city, and Mr.. H. Danford Dickinson, the we'll
known elocutionist, of Minneapolis, will favor us
with several selections and readings.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

Sheriff D. T. Bowen, of Blue Earth county, was
caller at the prison on official business during
the week.