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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-10
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-10
BIRTHS REPORTED.

Nov. 2G-Boy, Serkins, "a. 13o Rivas
street.
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December 6-Boy. n:s,oD> S"ar Union
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112 DeVilbiss street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-10
writer's Cramp Prevented.

Writer'S cramp is prevented by new
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with the pen or pencil, forms tripod
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-10
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
LOW WINS IN BROOKLYN.
DADY HAS A RUMP CONVENTION IN THE
IST DISTRICT

OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND TP'RTY-Two DELE
GATES TO THE CITY CONVENTION coLuM-
BIAS PRESIDENT SECURES SEVENTY
FIVE IN THE DISTRICT CONVENTIONS
Seth Low carried the Kings County Assem-
bly, District Conventions last night by a de-
cisive majority. securing seventy-five OF the l32
delegates. leaving fifty-seven for Senator Platt
In nearly every district there were apposition
tickets Jacob Worth won in the Vth Assem-
bly, District by an overwhelming majority. and
will head the delegation from his district. In
the Id District Sheriff William ]. Buttling was
victorious
In the Ist District tho Patt men held rurnp
convention and elected rump set OF delegates
after resolution had been passed insructing
the delegates to vote for Low. A fist fight be-
tween NJ. J. Dady. the Platt leader. and Low
man was narrowly avoided. and great excite
ment prevailed Hugo Hirsh was permanent
chairman Aa the roll was being called attempts
were made to introduce duplicate credentials
In the With and XTII districts Of the Third Ward.
but Mr. Hrsh refused to entertain the motions.
W n. Mass. OF the XIIIth District. insisted
upon speaking. but the chairman would not
hear him because he was not a delegate > IS
Chittenden. the Low leader on the floor. then
Introduced n resolution lnStruCtIne 'it ueifsht'o
TO vote for Low Dady amended by moving that
the delegates he uninstructed. that they might
II they wished vote for that distinguished citi-
zen Of the First Ward, the Hon B. F. Tracy
Dady closed his speech by predicting that III
delegates favorable to Low are sent TO the Clty
Convention with the aid of the men unfairly
seated here by the chairman OF this convention.
they will be thrown out OF that convention
Cheers and Misses greeted this threat. -
Dady's amendment was defeated ny ~ 20 -.
Mr. Cblttenden's motion was carried without
further opposition. and Low delegates were
elected. The convention then adjourned. ana
Dady took the desk and called his rump con-
vention To order. While order vas being re-
stored new roll was made up. and another set
OF delegates was chosen.
Naval officer Sharkcy and Assem- blyman r. T.
Brennan. Platt's leaders in the ANith Dis'tlct,
were pady beaten In their convention, ana
Sharkey felt his defeat so keenly that he lett
the hall before the adjournment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
WARLIKE RUMORS UNFOUNDED.
NO PREPARATIONS FOR HOSTILITIES
BEING MADE BY THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT.

Washington. Sept 25.-The recent transfer OF
about seventy five sailors from New-York TO
San Francisco, the purchase Of some service
shells and a reported conference Of Naval and
Militia officers with Acting Secretary Roosevelt
at the Navy Department. have given rise to a
suspicion of hostile intentions on the part Of
the Navy Department. which. it may be said
on the best authority. are not at eli we'll
founded.
As a matter Of fact. there has been no con-
ference Of Naval Militia officers at the Navy
Department or elsewhere. The commander Of
the Michigan Naval Militia is expected at the
Navy Department on Monday or Tuesday next.
hut his mission is confined entirely to reporting
on the possibility Of getting the Old Yantic up
through the lake canals to Detroit
The supplies contracted for have been pur-
chased by act Of Congress in accordance with
estimates submitted last year and in ac-
cordance with the usual routine. Finally. the
Navy Department has been making no prepa-
rations at all out OF the ordinary run Of business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
TOBACCO CROP DAMAGED BY FROST.

Cincinnati Sept 25--A dispatch 10 The CONNER
cial Tribune" from Louisville. KY. says:
The extent Of the damage TO the tobacco crop In
Kentucky by frost is greater than was at first sup
posed. In the weekly review OF the leaf tobacco
market which the Louisville Tobacco Warehouse
Association has just issued an estimate OF the bur
ley crop Is made. This review Il prepared by Henry
Clover, president OF the association. trade author
,y whose Responsibility is universally recognized.
Mr glover also mentions IN general way the dam,
age py frost. Re puts the hurley crop at only %
PEI cent OF last years crop. which was very much
vs.ow the average lie estimates that 30 per cent Of
me crop was uncut Monday and that one-third OF
n .nls was more or less frosted. Some Of this
xned And some only backeDed. Tobacco In the low
.a,os was generally killed. but that upands was
@ s@snurG Inc lowand tobacco was the best Of the
ssop some warehouse think 10 per cent OF the
cTvR was uncut when the frost came
-, Lne nghes, estimate on the Yield cannot be put
" ovtr sN &c. cent Of the average."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
GERMAN PRESS STILL WORRYING.
DIsGRUNTLED COMMENTS ON THE RELA-
TIONS OF THE UNITED STATES
AND SPAIN

Berlin. Sept &-The reported American "uti-
matum' to Spain has been received with pro-
nounced dspieasure by the entire German press.
The official denial from Washington is generally
disbelicvcd here. and the denunciation of lingo
ISM Yankee insolence" and the ridiculng OF the
Monroe Doctrine have filed the newspapers The
Conservative press usual. is the most violent in
denouncng American aspirations. The "kreuz
Zeitung." in editorial The Forums ar
tcle by ex-Secretary Herbert the Cuban ques-
ton. condemns the policy outlined therein, and con-
cludes:
IF more sober afterthoueht does not dam the
stream Of American Chauvinsm Germans shall
not feel sorry lin the event that the Americans
finally reach sounder Judgment relative to their
power-i e, If they get a drubhng TO teach them
that nobody may disturb the peace with mpunity."
The "Staatsburger Z.tung" another leading or
gan. says: "A coalition OF all the European coun-
tries is absolutely necessary to repuse the schemes
of American patriotism and jingoism. as both are
becoming more and more nsoent."
The same newspaper says that spain mas hecn
assured Of Germanys support In the event OF the
United States taking hostile steps
The CORES spondent Of the Associated Press mere
has made inquiries at the German Foreign once
and In other quarters, which show That. WhiIe
Spain has approached Germany through her Ser
lin Ambassador repeatedly during the ast year IN
regard TO this, she has only been assuleu oi 'nc
moral sympathy or Germany In her sttuseIc 10
q,ell the Cuban insurrecton. and of the Willingness
OF Germany 10 cooperate with the other ple wv
understanding between Spain ana the hlted
States, in serious difficulties arise. NO other
assurances have been given to Spain. nor Is IL at
all likely that Germany will engage 10 40 more IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
LIABLE To SFCFESSyON T.v-

Columbia Mo. Sept. 25.-Thc first legal bout be-
tween the heirs OF the estate of John c. Conev Of
Boone County, and the curators OF Missouri Urivcr
sity has closed In favor Of the University Judge
Hu,zler OF the County Probate Court. decided TO
assess the estate 10 the OF 5000 the money
10 20 10 the University. The case has been closely
watched by the authorities of other State univer-
sites The decision 20 assess the estate was under
Tho law providing for co.latera! succession tax for
the benefit Of the State University. The law pro-
vides that # man dies leaving no father, mother.
wire or direct linca descendants. a certain pcr
cenf Of his estate excluding any amount left for
charities or religious purposes; must go 70 the state
Iiniyersity The estate OF Mr. Conley was valued
~ ncarlv 800 pDO >e0i'0 Of which left TO the
poor Of Columbia. Al Of his near reiliyes are
Inc University law, and Will fight it through TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
FITEDAY LINE TO ENGLAND.
English CAPITAL READY TO ESTABLISH 1T BE
TWEEN BOSTON AND BRISTOL.

English CAPITAL READY TO ESTABLISH 1T BE-
TWEEN BOSTON AND BRISTOL.
Boston. Sept y (SpociaD.-A plan has been out
lined and IL under consdera ton for the establish
nent OF "A steamship line between Boston ard
Bristol England. II looks to the increase OF Bos-
ton's commerce and the reduction Of ocean cross
.ug time 10 Eve days or less The directors OF the
Merchants Association gave luncheon at the
Algonquin Club to-day 10 +. B. Girdlestone, who
has charge Of the administration or the Bristol
docks.
Mr.. Girdest0ne announced that he mad ,one 20
Boston to establish. II possible a Steamship line be-
tween Bristol and Boston. While :he ultimate aim
Of the line would b. to build up great p1ssenger
traffic i, would begin business with the transporta-
non Of freight. lie announced That ell the money
needed for the establishment OF the line would be
furnished in Great Britain II the merchants or Bos-
ton would give support In the way OF business
Concerning the facilities afforded by this line. he
stated that Bristol two hundred miles nearer
10 Boston than 10 New-fork Bristol Is three
three hours nearer TO London than 10 Liverpool
by connection which Is about 10 be made. the rail-
way distance OF Bristol from London may be only
few minutes over TWO hours Boston merchants
regard the idea With great favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
WALKING ABOUT WITH 4 BROKEN SKULL.
POLICE BELIEVE THE MAN WAS BEATEN AND
ROBBED

POLICE BELIEVE THE MAN WAS BEATEN AND
ROBBED.
Frank Brown who says he is bricklayer forty
yo,-s old and who gave his address az No. $50
Ter,h-avc was found early yesterday morning
walking along the street with fractured SKULL
Blood was streaming from WOUNDS on MS head anu
ran over his ears and down his cheeks. He told
vague story OF how he had oeeh 10 bFooniyh anu
i.rn struck by a cable-car His talk was so inco-
b.,.,t however and his story 80 disconnected
thof f. was not altogether convincing 10 the police
,hat he was not SET upon. beaten ana rooped.
Policeman McIaughlin. OF the East Fifty-hrst'st.
station came upon the wouhded man "a'h'ie
,,r,,h Eas, F,ttysecond-st The officer approached
hin, and asked him where and how he came BY his
,rt,,r.a The man .ooked the policeman In
dazed way and said nothing. Seeing that the man
,,s s,rlouslv hurt Mclaughlin took him TO the sta
,,op md n hurry call sent for An ambulance
from Flower Hospital In the mean time the SER
peant and several policemen endeavored TO learn
from the man how he got hurt For some time ne
was unable TO talk. Then In disconnected sentences
no said that his name Frank Brown and that
", u,.s3 in Tenth-ave. The sergeant got from him
tbat he had been TO Brooklyn to see some friends
and that while on rx MS W. May was Struck by car and
knocked to the ground, He picked himself up up,
boarded terryboat ana came 10 tns Gy tons
mill ne was approached by Policeman Mcl'aughn
on the arrival Of the ambulance al ihe saoG a0G
to,rd n fracture of the skull The place from
i" ,cbdr. Tho blood flowed looked II II had been
struck nv some sort OF a blunt instrument. There
warr no scratches about the mans head or race
s,rb "a might result from being Knocked down by
cahIaecor and his clothing did not show signs or
A fail in the art - - ,.,,at ,.horo a.,
WAS said subsequently that mis- condition was ex-
tremely serious. A.. ,soss ha bad
given I'm Tent ih-ave., and It was found that ne not
only did not live there but nobody knew NM,
Ti,is fact led the police believe that the ms
diI not know what he was talking about when ne ne
tnId his disconnected story In the station. ana 70
satisfy themselves that the man was not assault
eli in The precinct the detectives We're sem gu, ~
make inquiry. IL considered strange tnht
ronn I'm such z condition could have come an tno
way from Brooklyn without falling UNCONSCIOUS
l.. utro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
TO PROLONG THE WAR A CRIME.
A BRITISH VIEW OF THE INTERVENTION HN
THE UNITED STATES IN CUBA

THE UNITED STATES IN CUBA.
London. Sept 25-"The Spectator. accepting as
fact the report that the United states mas ad-
monished Spain. finds II difficult to think war can
be avoided. adding
Apart from the fact that pride and Ignorance OF
the consequences bid Spain defy the United States
war is probably considered TO he the best way on
of the difficulties. Were the Government 10 propose
the abandonment Of Cuba In cold blood IT wout
simply mean handing over the country 10 Don
Carlos. the Government proposes 10 employ
America the surgeon TO do tho necessary ampu-
tatiOn which will at once prevent the cuban gar
creme from spreading the rest of the body poll
tic
After detailing Spains iniquites In Cuba I'll"
Spectator continues:
ITO prolong the would be crime, and II
America chooses to stop these hid-ous cruoties all
EnClishmen should applaud and refuse to nqulr
too narrowly into The reason which Influenced h'r
sta esmen In putting pressure upon Spain
Referring 10 the objection of patriotic Amcri-
TO the admission into the Union OF cuban and
Hawaiian States. and the consequent election Of
Senators by degraded populations" The Specte-
tor says:
Americas duty s to stop the ong agony Of
Cuba. and II her Constitution admits Of her doinc
so safely. the sooner she amends her Constitution
so that she can hold her new acquisitions n
different footing the better for her and for hu-
MAJ ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
THE WIGW1NS DILEMMA.
BOUND TO BE SOME SORT OF SPLIT
WHETHER IT SUCCEEDS IN PLACAT-
ING THE SILVERITES OR NOT


The Tammany Executive Committee Is to hold
a meeting in the Wigwam In East Fourteenth
st. tomorrow afternoon TO discuss the platform
and candidates to be presented to the Demo-
cratic City Convention on Thursday. Some Of
the members OF the committee declared last
evening that they did not know which way the
committee would decide upon the demand Of the
silver Democrats for the adoption of silver
platform The Tammany leaders had planned
to ignore the Chicago doctrine altogether. and
run the municipal campaign on local issues
alone. In the expectation Of being able TO satisfy
both the gold Democrats and the silver Demo-
Gratis and have union Of all the discordant
elements Of he party. The demands Of the sill
ver Democrats. however. have been so IL Id and
so threatening that the Tammany leaders have
shown signs Of weak sning.
In demanding the reaffrmaton of the Chicago
doctrine the silver Democrats have declared
also that they would not he satisfied unless Tam
many nominated candidates VINO were known
- have been Bryan men in the campaign last
fall. The gold Democrats. who have been lean
ing toward union with Tammany In the munich
pal fight have taken offence at the efforts OF the
Tammany leaders TO piaca;e the silver Demo-
Gratis. and a serious split in the Democratic or
ranization Is - be expected. NJ matter what
the decision Of the TGnmany Executive Com
mittee may be
The declaration OF Hugh Mclaughlin, OF
Brooklyn, that the Democratic organization
must nominate Brooklyn man for either Mayor
or Controller has been another disturbing factor
IN the puzzle which the Tammany leaders have
To Try to solve Some Of the Tammany men
were saying Yesterday that Mr.. Mclaughlin was
taking an indirect method TO force the nomina-
ton OF Robert a. Van Wyck Chief Justice OF
the city Court in New-York. for the Office Of
Mayor. Justice Augustus Van Wyck. OF Brook
lyn the brother OF Chief Justice NGn Wyck Of
this city. has been a close political friend Of
Mr.. Mclaughlin for years. and Mr.. McLaugh-
Inns way Of seeking to accomplish his political
objects by indirect methods IL well known TO
the Tammany politicians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
TO PUNISH THE VERSAILLES LfNCHhRH
GOVERNOR MOUNT DETERMINED TO BRING
THEM TO TRIAL.

Ind,anapolIs Sept &.-Tnformat'on reached TINS
ci,v from Versailles to-day that the Grand jury
which has been investigating the recent lynching
NJ i've men at that place had adjourned without
returning any indictments and mat the ADJOURN
mont was final the jury reporting that there was
1t. ,,r,b.r FOR Il TO do When the report
reached Governor Mount. he AT once telegraphed
to the Prosecuting Attorney asking for informa-
tiGi few moments after sending the dispatch me ne
sant for the Attorney General. and the two were
in conference over the matter for nearly three
hours The Governor requested me state iega, ha
adviser 10 20 10 Versailles In the event OF the
iurys failure TO indict and take charge OF the IN
yesgaton person He sod that ne would fnry rUn,
convened AT once. and the inquiry could procee'
wlinou; delay. . Ia.
Soeaking OF the stuai Governor Mount SAID
~ fl be true that the Grand Jury has ad)outhep
without finding indictments. VIII send me Al,o, A
General % the scene nj once. had II cor
ference with him. and he Is in hearty sympathy
with my desire bring the perpetrators or , w.
crime Justice As "a | hear from IN" locai
aut thoritios [ Will be prepared 10 act intelgeniIy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
A FIREMAN OVERCOME BY GAS.
THE ACCIDENTAL BREAKING OF a GAS JET IN
PUTTING OUT FIRE HAS SERIOUS
CONSEQIE ENCEs.

George La Forest n fireman Of Hook end Lad
der romnanv No a. was overcome yesterday after
noon in small fire in a basement at Second-avc.
and one hundred and twenty The build
ing IS n nve-story brick tenement house. and the
ground floor Is not at present occupied. The base
ment was filled with an accumulation Of rubbish.
and this took fire. supposedly from spontaneous
combustion
Hook and Ladder Company No. II early at
III. place and the fire was put out after doing
damage 10 The amount Of about $50. In their work
The fremcn broke a gas pipe IN the baseincnt.
Ti,, combination Cf gas and smoke stup"Ned La
Forest Ne fell back unconscious. but was rescued
ard carried TO the stoop OF adjoining house.
where he soon regained his senses. He Will not
fnlly recover from the effects OF the smoke ana
The smoke filed all the rooms In the house. and
.hc tenants most Of them women and children.
ran screaming into the street. NO ono was injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
CONFICT-M4DE GOODS FOR GTARDSMEN
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDS THAT UNI
FORMS AND EQUIPMENTS MUST BE
BOUGHT FROM PRISONS

Albany. Sept. 25-Attorney General Hancock has
written opinion in response to a communication
from Adjutant- General Tlnghast holding that the
National Guard OF the State comes within the pro-
visions OF the Prison Made Goods 10 the extent
that the supplies Of clothing uniforms. aims equip
ments, books. stationary and other articles ncces-
sary for Its maintenance and equipment must be
purchased from the penal Institutions o. the State
II the same manufacturer therein.
This opinion grew out OF demand which the
State Prison Commission has made on every State
department. calling for submission on or before
October Of an estimate OF the supplies which will
be required by such department for the fiscal year
beginning that date. The Adjutant- General
thought the National Guard not included under
the PrsonNade Goods act and so submitted the
question 10 Attorncy-General Hancock The effect
Of this Will be thai almost every equipment OF the
National Guardsmen from their uniforms 10 tlncups
Will be made in prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
THE EMPEROR CONCERNED

Paris. Sept. 8.-The "Caulos" to-day says It
learns that during the recen, visit OF Emperor
William to Budapest Emperor Francis Joseph and
the German Emperor discussed the Interference
OF the United States In the affairs OF Spain. the
Austrian Emperor pointing out the serious en-
barrassments which this interference" had caused
the Queen Regent and the Government Of SPAN.
The "Ciaulos' adds
Probably Germany and Austria viii do All IN
their power 10 prevent the situation becoming
embttered, although unwilling toS interpose too
directly: Similar views are said have been ex-
changed between France and Russia; so. II the
occasion arises. the European Powers. while re-
specting the feelings Of independence OF both
tries. will find themselves in agreement in insist
Ing that a policy Of concIliation and peace must
prevail"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
YOUNG LOVERS DIE TOGETHER.
THEIR MARRIAGE BEING OPPOSED BY THE
GIRLS PARENTS. THEY DECIDE TO
END THEIR LIVES.

Shamokin. Penn, Sept. %.-The bodies Of Arthur
w. May, twenty four years Old. and Cora kasr-
man. eighteen years old both Of Shamokin were
FOUND In the blacksmith shop OF Joseph Smink this
morning. May had shot his sweetheart ana then
blown out his wn brains The murderer and sui
eide was blacksmith. and up to the time OF his
death had been employed by Mr.. Smirk The
couple had been lovers for some time and last
Wcck they arranged to go away and be quietly
married. the parents OF the young woman OBJ
Jccied 10 the marriage, and this caused postpone
Hthi. ne young couple evidently made up their
minds TO end their troubles by dying together.
Ihey met Iast night, and it is supposed made "A II
ARRANGEMENTS 10 carry out their terrible plan
Ihe kiil left her home early this morning and
went direct 10 the blacksmith shOp where NAV
IN waiting. They went into the secnnd sfnrv
OF the building. The first news Of the double trag-
edy was learned when Mr. Smnk found The bodies
this morning The bodies were lying side bv side
and Mays right hand still grasped an old IN sbionnd
revolver. He had blown the girls brains olt and
then sent bullet into his own head The bodies
were still warm when found. " ~