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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
A Disastrous B|0Ze
Started On A Detroit Theatre
Stage.
Spread Swiftly, Soon Communicating
With Adjoining Buildings And
Wreaking Terrible Destruction.

Detroit, Nie.l, 1ssi olive large
buildings and two smaller ones, with
all their contents We're destroyed this
morning by fire, which swept through
block situated in the center of the bu-
siness portion of Detroit and bounded
by Campus Mathis, Woodward, Graf
lot and Monroe avenues. The total loss
is estimated at between 100000 and
500, 900.
The blaze started shortly before
o'clock on the stage of the Detroit OPP
era house. The origin of the fire has
not been determined. 1t was not
noticed until the flames leaped out at
the rear of the theatre, following the
blowing out of the rear wall by the ex-
plosion of the calcium tank. Within
few minutes, however, the flames
had communicated to the front and
roof of the theatre and the firemen be-
gan a several hours fight against the
spread of the flames.
The opera house burned at a terri
fic rate, the interior being solid mass
of flames. Meanwhile the ten-story fire
proof structure, so called, occupied by
the Henry NJ. Leonard Furniture
company got afire in the upper story.
The flames swept through it's contents
from the rear to the Gratiot avenue
front until within two hours nothing
remained but the steel framework oe
the building.
The buildings next adjoining the opera
house were the large jewelry establish
ment of Wright, Kay & Co. and the
four-story building fronting on Cam
pus Martius and Monroe avenues, oc-
cupied by the C. H. Mitchell Table
Supply company.
The jewelry house was saved, al
though the building caught fire re-
peatedly, but the Mitchell building was
Quilted and all it's contents burned.
Aided by the increasing wind the fire
swept along both on the Monroe aven-
ue and the Gratiot avenue sides on the
block. From Mitchell's it communicate
ed with large six story building adj
joining, occupied by c. H. Werner's
crockery house and the Grand Union
Tea company, leaving nothing remain
ing but the front walls. Meanwhile,
on the Gatriot avenue side the flames
spread east from the Leonard build
ing to the building occupied by the
Central Storage company, and Vaughn
& Tanner, which was also consumed
with its contents. The side walls of |
the latter building fell upon the roof |
Of a two-story structure occupied by |
the Partisan laundry, wrecking it, and |
on the Monroe avenue side a small |
shoe store was crushed to fragments |
by the falling of the wall of the |
Werner building. At both these points
he progress of the flames was check
ID at an early hour. The rapidity with
which the flames swept, prevented the
'aving, of any of the contents of the
buildings to speak of.
Among the losses was that of the /
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
A CROOKED CLERK.
He is Looked For on The Steamer
Barbarosa.

He is Looked For on The Steamer
Barbarosa.
New York, Oct. 1.-THE World says:
When the North German Lloyd
steamer Barbarosa steams into port she
will be boarded by detectives who will
search her for Carl Faber, said to be
a cabin passenger.
Faber has been employed for many
years as cashier with the firm of Her.
man Oelrichs & Co., agents of the
North German Lloyd Steamship COM
pany in this city.
Faber had charge of the financial d.
vision of the importing de-
partment of the firm. Two weeks ago
Faber went to Mr.. Oelrichs and asked
for a vacation. Faber said he was run
down in health and his employers sug-
gested that trip abroad might be
beneficial.
He left for Europe soon afterward.
At the time there was no suspicion of
the mans honesty. But an eXamina-
ton of his books was made by the
clerk who took his place, and it was
discovered, it is said, that there was
something wrong with the accounts
Experts were put to work and reported
! it is said, that there was a shortage OF
at least $4,000. 1t was limited that the
amount might reach as high as $50,
900.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
FAST TWO MILE PACING.
Record Lowered in Oregan Three and
One Half Seconds.

| One Half Seconds.
Salem, Ore, Oct. AT the fair
grounds, Chehalis lowered the
worlds two mile pacing record by three
and half seconds making the distance
in 4:19A. The time by quarters was:
321A 1:O51k; 1877; 2:O9.
Second mile: 2:39; 3:14; S:45; 4:19A.
The best previous record was 4:22%,
made by w. w. p, at Lincoln, Neb.,
Oct. 81, 1895.
Chehalis, who was driven by his own
er Frank Frazier, appeared on. the
track with his full brother, DR.. North.
who has a record of 2:0S. After scor-
ing through the stretch several times.
North withdrew and Frazier announced
he was ready to STRAIT. Hundreds of
watches were held in readiness to re-
cord his attempt to break a worlds re-
cord. Like a flash the black stallion
was at the wire. He was moving beau
tifully and reeled of the first quarter
in 321a seconds. The half was made in
1:O5R. At the three-quarter pole the
runner, Bon Bontiere, picked up the
PAGER, but he needed no assistance
He was moving easily and passed I'M
der the wire in 2:09.
TOO fast, he'll never make it," was
heard from many in the grand stand,
as the first mile was finished, but when
he passed the mile and half in 3:14,
sigh of relief went up. Thirty-one sec
onds more saw him at the mile and
and in the face of a
strong southeast wind, he strove home
gamely, passing under the wire in
4:19A.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
WILD REPORTS.

New Orleans, Oct. 7.-Reports began
to reach the board of health early this
morning of new cases and deaths from
yellow fever and by 10 O'Clock two
fatalities and three new cases were re-
ported. The new cases We're from diff
ferent portions of the city. Precau-
lions We're taken at the barracks to
prevent any spread of the fever with
IN the grounds, which cover many
acres.
There was a fatal case there yester-
day but no new cases have appeared.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
HENRY GEORGE. 5. I.
Claims To Be The Demo
Cratic Candidate
OF THE JEFFERS0NIAN TYPE
FOR GREATER NEW YORK
MAYOR.
How Members Of The Democratic
National Committee Look Upon
His ClaimS-The Single Tax
Man Has The Majority
Of The Committee.

New York, Oct. Henry Georges
claim that he is the regular Democratic
candidate for mayor of New York has
called forth expressions from members
of the Democratic national committee
William H. White, member from
Washington, telegraphed to Henry
George:
The Democratic party of the state
of Washington sends greetings. In
the movement you are the representa-
tive of Jeffersonian Democracy. Your
election as mayor of Greater New York
will bring assurance to the Democracy
of the western states. Mammon wor-
shippers have not throttled their love
for free government in the east and in
1900 we will move forward in a glorious
national victory"
The Herald prints dispatches from
Democratic national committeeman as
follows:
Thomas c. McRae, Arkansas-"The
Chicago platform is the latest anthem
tic declaration of Democratic faith and
1 believe it is the duty of all Demo-
Gratis to support candidates who stand
upon it in preference to those who ig-
more it,
]. NJ. Head, Tennessee certainly
believe that the test of compliance with
the Ccicago platform should be insist
ed upon. Any organization claiming
to be Democratic which absolutely re-
fuses to indorse the national platform,
has no claim whatever on the sup
port of loyal Democrats. / am not
sufficiently advised as to the rules of
party organization in your state to
venture an opinion as to who is the
regular nominee, but Mr.. Van Wyck
certainly cannot lay any claim to it,"
j. G. Dudley, TeXas-"The Demo-
Gratis who fought the battle in 1896
should insist that the support of the
Chicago platform and it's nominee
should be the test. / cannot see how
the Democrats who supported the Chi
cago platform which ignores the Chi
cago platform, especially when there
is ticket in the field reaffirming the
Chicago platform. They cannot af-
ford to compromise principle
3. r. Tillman, South Carolina-"The
political situation in New York City
is most interesting and of national i'm
portance. The result will show
hood enough in it's people to give them
selves honest government and save
themselves from slavery to money.
Van Wyck does not represent Dem
ocracy, but was nominated by a cor
rupt organization, hungry for the
leaves and fishes and too cowardly to
fight for principle. Henry George is the
only Democrat running for mayor in
New York City and all true Democrats
will support him. Whether he is VIC
torious or not. as a member of the
national committee, 1 vote for the rec
ognition of his followers as the only
representative of New York City"
Frank Campbell, of New York: John
Mediation, Montana; b. B. Smalley,
Vermont and ]. ]. Dwyer, California,
hold that the Tammany ticket is reg
ular.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST:
INDIA MINIS WILL NOT OPEN.

New York, Oct. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Paris says:
The Herald is informed from trust
worthy source that the Indian govern
ment in reply to further pressing in
vitation by the English cabinet to con-
slider Senator Wolcott's proposals, has
answered that it cannot reopen the
question of the Indian currency, and X
will not be party to the reopening of
the minis for the free coinage of sill
yer.
In well-informed English circles, adds
the correspondent, it is not believed
that Lord Salisbury's government will
dare to override on this question, the
decision of the Indian Government.
Senator Wolcott's mission must thus
be considered abortive.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
STOCKING UP THE NAVY.
1t viii Require $S,OOO,OOO For Guns And
Ammunition.

1t Will Require $S,OOO,OOO For Guns And
Ammunition.
New York, Oct. "A special to the
Herald from Washington, says:
That the authorities are anxious 20
place the navy on an emergency foot
ing, is shown by the intention Of Sec
rotary Long to submit an estimate to
Congress for 81, 50O, 900 to be used in pur-
chasing ammunition for the service for
the next fiscal year. OF this sum ST.
100000 is needed to equip navy ships
with ammunition, and the remainder
will be spent in adding to the reserve
supply of powder which the navy will
need. AS stated yesterday, the Sec
rotary will also ask for $4,000 with
which a powder factory will be estab-
lished. 1t is understood the Secretary
will ask Congress to appropriate about
81, 100000 to settle with the Carnegie
and Bethlehem companies which have
completed their contracts
for supplying the battleships Kearsarge
and Kentucky with armor. The Sec
rotary has also determined to adopt
another recommendation of Capt. Chas.
his chief of the bureau of ord
nance, which calls for the appropria-
ton of $500, 900 for the purchase of guns
for auxillery cruisers. Besides the es-
Inmates referred to, the Secretary will
ask Congress to make other appropria-
tons which will bring the total esti-
mate for ordnance material for the SER
vice up to about SS,000,000
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
PRESIDENT CREsPo VERY ILL.

New York, Oct "A dispatch to the
World from Caracas, says:
In consequence of the illness of
President Crespo, Mr., Francis B.
Loomis, the new United States minis
ter, was received by Vice President
Alvarez at the capitol, instead of at the
Yellow House.
This was an unusual mark of favor.
A company of high officials welcomed
Mr.. Loomis.
The Herald's Caracas dispatch says
that grave fears are felt for President
Crespo's recovery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
CARNIXAI = DENVER.

Denver, c. !, oct. yesterday was
Carnival Day of the festival of Noun
tain and Plain. In the afternoon a
masked parade was given in which
thousands took part and at night the
first 'fbal-champetree or street masked
ball ever given in the United States
occurred. The street before the
grand stand for full block had been
covered with canvas and was used
as a dancing floor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
CUBA WILL REJECT AUTONOMY.
Secretary of War Roloff, so Informs
the United States.

Secretary of War Roloff, so Informs
the United States.
New York, Oct. Gen. Carlos Ro-
loft, secretary of war of the Republic
of Cuba, has sent the following letter
to Gonzales de Quesada, Cuban
charge d'affaires at Washington:
I'VE are now better prepared for an
active campaign than at any time dur
ing either the present or the late war.
We are Informed that Spain will prob
ably try to placate the American gov
eminent by offering us autonomy
more or less ample. l need not tell
you, my friend, that we laugh at such
offers, for already We see the hour of
our liberation at hand.
Should Spain seriously offer us au-
tonOmy it would prove the full extent
of her weakness and we will fight with
renewed arGor until she shall recognize
our independence. Imagine our de-
light should Spain thus confirm US in
our belief that the end is fast APP
preaching.
Tel the American government that
to enter into diplomatic discussions
with Spain in the hope that we will
accept autonomy is useless. We shall
simply thank it for its trouble, but
manfully decline to end the war on
such terms. We know that both
Palma and you have often made this
plain 10 the American government and
iublic, but we wish you to re-afiirm
IL -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
wEYLER'S FORCES FAIL

To Dislodge The Rebels at Camarone's
Hills And Retire With Loss.
New York, Oct. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says:
A big battle occurred on October z
in Camarones hills, not far from Mat
anzas, between the Spanish under Gen.
Motina and rebels under the command
of Betancourt, Sanguilly and Raol.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07

ton in the chamber, the governments
supporters, arraying themselves unan-
imously in favor of the gold standard.
The narrow majority of their victory
shows how persistently the question
was contested
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
rERU ADOPTS GOLD STANDARD

New York, Oct. IA special to the
Herald from Lima. Peru, says:
After a discussion which continued
for several days, the chamber of depu-
ties of Peru adopted the gold standard
by majority of one vote.
: The pan for gold standard was
sent to the chamber some time ago
after it had been approved by thu
president and cabinet.
The cabinet believed that this was
the only possible solution of the finan-
cia1 troubles which beset Peru on every
side.
There was long fight over the ques-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
THE MARKETS

Chicago. Oct. Cattle: Receipts,
5000. including 800 Texans; market,
steady to 10 cents higher; Texas steers,
s2.75@s3.S5.
Sheep: Receipts. 10000: market.
mostly 10 cents lower.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
YOU CAN TAKE YOUR CHOICE,

New York, Oct. THE Journals pol!
of Greater New York's voters now in
cludes S7,46O names. OF these, Henry
George, Jeffersonian Democrat, has
27,127; Van Wyck, Tammany. 26431:
Seth Low, Citizens Union, 20,O02,
Tracy, Republican, 1890.
The Worlds poll is 75,O56 voters as
follows: Van Wyck, 25,156; Seth Low,
1929; George, 13,S73; Tracy, 12,503;
Greason, Independent, 1929.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
SOON BE OVER

Chicago, ILL.,. Oct. $50 far as the
evidence is concerned the famous
Luetgert trial is nearing it's close. 1t
is expected the rebuttal evidence will
all be in by tomorrow night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
ST. LOUIS DAY

st. Louis, Oct. This is st. Louis
day at the st. Louis fair and is being
most generally observed as a holiday
throughout the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
T. GrOOS ( Co. Bankers.

AND DEALERS IN EXCHANGE
Sight drafts on the principal cities
of the United States and on all Euro
pean countries. Also drafts on Mon
terey, Mexico, payable in Mexian doll
lars. Foreign coin and currency
bought and sold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
USE THE TELEPHONE

USE THE TELEPHONE
To all points in TEXAS connect
ed with the Long Distance Tele-
phone system. Quick connec-
lions, excellent service and you
do not have to wait for a reply.
Look for the sign of the Blue
Bell.
NJ. F. THOMAS, Local Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07

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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
('lt Flowers For Easter.
They wiz Be Very Much In De-
mand.
WHERE TO GET THEM.

The people of Mt. Sterling will
nearly all have occasion to use flowers
during Easter, and many OF them are
well posted as regards the place to
buy the best, but for those who have
not decided where to buy it may be
well to mention that Honaker, the
Florist of Lexington, took first prize
over all competitors on roses at the
Atlanta Exposition.
This firm is well known, not only
in this State, but all over the entire
South, fer their promptness and &C.
curacy in filling orders. IS
They are now taking orders every
day for flowers to be shipped April 10,
IL and Is, and tits important that you
send in your order now that you may
get the choice OF the stock.
Easter boxes of choice mixed cut
flowers at So, So, 81 so and $40.
Write for suggestions.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
TOO MANY PRESENTS.
THE WHITE HOUSE LIKELY TO BE
ovERHuN WITH PETS.

Dogs and other Things Shipped ta che
President-- Admirer sends q Goat
Modsi--A Hug. wooden Chair Comes
From, Ohio.
If the donations of useless and cum
bersome articles which have already be-
gun continue for any considerable
length of time. the president will have
to ask congress for an appropriation to
build an addition to the White House to
store them in. He now has big dog. q
model of boat, and yesterday he re-
ceiyed long wooden cable chain, with
an anchor attached, which an.admiring
countryman Of his had whitfield out of
pine and presented as token of esteem.
The dog Moscow, whose advent at the
White House was cbronicled some days
ago, was really a welcome gift. He is
q splendid specimen of his race, the st.
Bernard, and is highly priced by all the
members of the presidents family. Sec
rotary Porter, however, is particularly
DESTROYS that the impression shall not
get abroad that the president is a dog
fancier. He explains that the presidents
love for the canine race is easily salts.
fled with one specimen, and Moscow,
who weighs nearly 90 pounds, entirely
fills the chief executives longing in
that direction.
Mr.. Porter has been trembling in his
boots ever since the arrival of Moscow
for fear that other owners of fine ami
mails would undertake to emulate the
donor of the st. Bernard and the White
House lot be turned into a sort of canine
menagerie of terriers hounds, pugs and
bull pups, rivaling the famous aggrega-
ton owned by President Grant.
The boat model was presented by ex-
Governor Pinchbeck Of Louisiana and a
delegation, including State Senator De
Mas 1t is the handiwork of colored
cabinet maker named Samuel II. Davis
of New Orleans and is very creditable
evidence of his skill. 1t is about feet
over all and was brought up to the
White House in glass case by four
stalwart colored men, Although the
donor expressly stated in his letter ac-
companying the gift that. he is not
candidate for .efiice, Secretary Porter
has no pressing need for any more boats
and is also DESTROYS that this fact may
be given as wide publicity as possible.
General GrOsvenor lugged wooden
chain up to the executive mansion and
presented it on behalf of the maker, n
G. Cook Of Maigs county, .. General
tGfosvehor expl aiued shat Mr.. Cook was
valiant soldier during the war, but
was not able TO guarantee that he was
not an applicant for office, being ali
Ohio man. OF this. as Of the ether gifts,
Secretary Porter feels that the pFesfden-
tial longing for chains is entirely salts
fed, and he will be able to worry along
for several years yet without any add
ton TO his stock on hand. Washington
Post ... -. .# b. .. q.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
WITH A RUBBER SHOE.
How Young Man of Nerve Got the Best
of Live Trolley Wire. %


a trolley wire broke in Williamsburg,
N. Y, recently and caused considerable
excitement. The street was crowded
with persons who had just left ferry
boats, and many narrowly escaped COM
ing in contact with the live wire. The
wire squirmed around at lively rate,
all the while emitting sparks
Finally young man, who was too
modest to give his name, approached a
young lady and requested the loan Of
one of her rubber overshoes. She allow
ed him to remove the rubber, and, put
ting his hand in it, he grabbed the siz-
cling wire and wound it around tele-
graph pole. The crowd cheered, and the
young man blushed. So did the young
woman. After her overshoe had been re-
turned she hurried away.
Workmen from the railroad company's
repair shop came and fixed the wire.
In the meantime the cars were blocked.
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why They Sling n.

The anthem for Queen Victoria, Dom
inc, salvam fac Reginam nostram, ("
has been sung daily by the nuns of the
Benedictine Abbey of Princethorpe,
England, throughout the whole of her
reign. This has been done in gratitude
for the cordial welcome and hospitality
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fed to England from Montargis during
the French revolution.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
Road Race In n CITY.

A cycle road race within city limits il
not at all unlikely this year The Asso,
ciated Cycling Clubs of New York are
DESTROYS of transferring the battle-ground
Of the famous Irvington- Milburn %
mile road race from the hills of Jersey
to the good roadway Of Riverside drive.
With that object in view the race com.
mittee of the association waited upon
the park commissioners recently and re.
quested the permission. The commits.
sioners are said to regard the proposition
fayorably.