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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

The air-power cars that have been
running for ten months in the city of
New York are pronounced by the rail-
way world the superiors OF any others
on the tracks in that city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Changing generals in Cuba may
change the condition of the Pacificos
and give them bread, but it will not
give the spaniards victory.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Uncle Sam is carrying the war into
Africa when his thread makers open
up business in the heart of the Scotch
thread making districts. They are ca
pable Of doing 1t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

1t is not generally supposed that the
Cubans are running a missionary sta
ton, but there are more cruelties prac-
ticed by them than is necessary, hui
name, wise or justifiable.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Weyler is scratching his head over
the protests of China He will find that
Chinese laborers on Cuban plantations
must be treated decently or John Chin
will snatch him baldheaded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

There are fewer Democrats in the
country than there were ten years ago,
bat there are more kinds of them.
This is hardly an improvement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

There was a splendid opportunity to
cut of the French president by assas-
nation. the place, the time, the sur
roundings and the occasion all favor
able, but the index finger on the dial
Of his fate did not so point. 1t was a
bunsling job and could hardly have
succeeded in such hands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

The street car sprinkler would be an
immense thing in some way could be
provided to give it the right of way.
When it turns out for a carriage it does
not sprinkle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

The largest cotton mill in the south
is going up near Birmingham, Ala,
and this is another sign that the Re-
publicans are redeeming their promis-
es of year or so ago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

The Italian government is protest
ing against the treatment the Italian
volunteers with the Grecian army re-
ceived in Athens. The Greeks have
made friends no where this time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Turkey asks Germany and Russia to
harnesses the Powers as William is on
ly too ready, and Russia not altogether
ready to say no.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Weyler resigns, and Cuba is re-
signed to see him resign, but his resig-
nation will not save Cuba to Spain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Madrid breathes sigh of relief and
says that nothing has been heard from
the Ruiz investigation on the part Of
the United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

If Spain is getting $4,000 month
out of her war in Cuba, it is hard to see
where it comes in, but this is what
1t costs her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15
GALL ON US.
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

The usual crop Of Monday criminal
report comes to hand, but it is only
Nthe old story and much of 1t is passed
over in the summary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Yellow fever lis rapidly on the in
crease in Cuba and Columbia. This
all teaches Texas to beware.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Spain is consoling herself with what
she will do to the United States when
she has subdued Cuba. The cook book
says, before you skin your hare catch
it,"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

England makes a heroic stand for
Greece, but she is not able to stem the
tide of contrary influence.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

The gold Democrats of Kentucky
will put their own ticket in the field.
The silver Democrats will do likewise.
Between the two stools the candidate
draps.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Torpedo boat Porter without any
special attempt at speed makes 81 knots
an hour. Swift destruction.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15
THE TEXAS FRUIT PALACE AT
TYLER

This year will be held July 18th to
Gath and excursion rates will prevail
on the INTERNATIONAL & GREAT
NORTHERN R. r.. for the occasion.
Under new management it is asser-
TED that the Fruit Palace of97 will far
surpass anything ever before attempt
ed in previous years. See any agent
on the line for further particulars.
d. ]. PRICE. G. P. & T. A.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Judge Reagan will blow the froth
from the tankard of Confederate ora
tory at Nashville this week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Senator Tillman since he has heard
the arguments in the Senate inclines to
favor protection.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Ell Paso comes in late with the effort
of her clerks to drop the shop on Sun.
day. Better late than never.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

The house Of National representa-
tives will have to pass on that vote
of the Senate raising the schedule on
sugar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

Iowa Legislature is right up to date
on educational matters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.
The following named are authorised
collectors Of the Light:
n. c. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
W. T. SCHUMACHER,
DAN c. BITTER, Subscription.
HARVEY L. STEELE
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking re-
oeipt.
T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

in the Sunday Light.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-15

All contracts or bills MUST be ap'
proved by the Secretary or Manager.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

to permit the conference report on the Indian appropriation bill to be consid- cred. The report was concurred in and the committee dfsagreements sent back to congress.
 At $40 D. m. the senat@ went into ex- eeu.ive session and ae 4 adjourned. 5 IN THE HOUSE.
 Consideration of the amendments of the snndry civil appropriation bill was fin- fshed by the house today and the bill sent to a conference. President Cleve- lands forest reserva ton order was Lhe subjecl of much debate and the house voted not to concur in the senate amend nfs-nt to anDul the order with the under standing that the conferees should ar range an amendment. which would have the same effect. The most interesting debate was. on the approprfa ton of $50,- poo Eto- improve Pearl harbor in the Hawiian Islands, which defeated by a vote of 85 to 30.
 Mir. Hit, of Illinois, past and prospec- tive chairman of the committee on for eagn affairs, earnestly urged the impor- 1anee or taking steps to confirm the title Of this government to the harbor in view of the senate's proposal to abrogate the hawaiian treaty. He spoke of the ad- Yantages of this port as a naval station. We have tried for thirty years to secure naval stations In many parts of the world and what have we today. The navy ef Great Britain, which is so power
 
 world and be within reach of supplies, as well as facilities for repairs. Our nation, in case of war, would be helpless as soon as it's coal ran out. In the Pacific Ocean the great powers of the world, England, France, Germany, Spain, all possess one, two, ten, twenty spots from which to fit out ships that would devastate our coasts. Now, If the treaty fails-if it is e,brogat ated--Great Britain will instantly press for new relations with Hawaii. Instantly Japan will be pressing, and hercely pressing.
 In the telegrams of this morning I read that the cruiser Nineveh has already ar- rived at Hawaii to press threatening claims upon that government
 MT. Hit was supported by Messrs. Cummings, of New York; Parker, of New Jersey; Simpson, of Kansas, and opposed by Messrs. Cannon, of Illinois; Sayres, of Texas; Hilborn, of California, and Walk CT, of Massachusetts.
 At 5:SO D. m. the house adjourned until Thursday.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
CROP CONDITIONS
Week Ending May 10 Best of the Season in Upper Mississippi andMissouri Val
 leys-Cotton Not Doing So Well.

Washington, May 11.-The weather bu- reau in it's report of. crop conditions for the week ending May II, says: -
 In the states of the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. the week ending May 10 has been the best of the season and exceptionally favorable for farming op- erations and growth of crops. In the southern states the conditions have been less favorable being too cool and in some sections too dry.
 In the southern states corn has very genenally suffered from the ravages of insects and from low temperature and in some sections mo rain.
 Winter wheat continues promising in the middle Atlantic states and in Ken lucky and Tennessee, reports from the last two named states being exception ally favorable.
 Spring wheat seeding is practically completed, Minnesota and North Dakota having about finished during the week. Over the central and southern portions of the spring wheat region the early sown has good start and is growing well.
 Cotton has not made favorable progress over the central and eastern portions of the cotton belt, the weather being too cold, and reports of injury by insects be- ing quite general, while rain is needed in some sections.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS

Of America Open Their Eleventh Su-
 preme Council With Large Attendance.
 Mobile, Ala, May 1.-The eleventh supreme council Catholic Knights of America opened here today with large attendance. A parade. of the local branches and visiting knights took place at a. m., the route leading to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where pontificial high mass was celebrated in the presence of Archbishop Gress, of Portland, Ore, supreme spiritual direc- tor of the order, and Bishop Demoreaux The sermon was preached by Rev. John Daily. of Pensacola, Fla. The choir was the largest ever gathered together here. After mass the convention assembled in McGill institute and addresses were made by Hon. J. G. Sullivan, of the Mo- bile local knights; Gov. Joseph F. John son, of the state of Alabama; Mayor J. c. Brush, of the oity of Mobile, and Pres ident Edward Feeney of the Catholic Knights of America. The convention then took a recess until p. m.
 The afternoon session was devoted to the receiving of reports all of which were referred to committees. The days session closed with an address by Arch bishop Gress, on How to Be True Catholic"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
THE POWERS SUCCESSFUL Greece Consents to a Settlement
 of the War. CONSTANTINE TO HIS MEN Tells Them of the Position They Hold Which Is We'll Nigh lmpregnabe-Leav
 ing Crete.

Athens, May 1.-The diplomatic pour parlers. which have been proceeding all the morning, have been brought to a definite conclusion. Greece has formal ly adhered to the preliminaries of peace as agreed upon by the powers, and the heads of the different legations have re- eeived positive assurances investing them with authority to treat with Tur- key.
 M. Shououdis consulted all day long yesterday with the premier, MT. Ralli, and the king. All the officials of the for eign office were up all night in anticipa- tion of the action of the German minis ter, who early this morning sent his sec retary to inform the Greek foreign office that he had received instructions to join In the representations of the powers and to proffer mediation.
 As soon as the reply of Greece to the note of the powers was handed to the representatives of the powers the latter telegraphed the Greek decision to the representatives of the powers at Con- stantinople with the request that they obtain an armistice with a view of ar ranging for permanent peace. There is sense of relief in Athens today at the prospect of an end to the calamitous war. The government has notified the Greek army of the prospect of mediation of the powers,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
GOMEZS LETTERS
To Cleveland, After Being Translated, Are Sent to the Senate-Had-
 Already Been Published.

Washington, May 1.-The president to- day sent to the senate report by the secretary of state containing the state departments translation of the letters written by General Gomez of the Cuban army, to President Cleveland in Febru- ary last, appealing fer the sympathy and support of this country. The letters are the same which were published six weeks or two months ago, differing only on account of the fact that the transla- ticns were evidently made by different persons.
 In the same communications he takes up the report that Cuban authorities have refused to permit the consul of the Uni- ted States at Sagua La Grande to com municata with Consul General Lee at Havana by means of cipher dispatches. He says the consul di,d receive such pros Grande, but that the mayor was prompt ly reprimanded upon a protest by General Lee by the governor general
 A copy of the governor generals let ter is attschsd. He said the mayor mis- interpreted his instructions not to allow personal cipher dispatches to be sent without seeing the cade used, but that In he has ordered that the mayor "be se- verely reprimanded and that governors and mayors be hereafter instructed not to obstruct official telegrams addressed to United States commercial agents or consuls in this island and their superlors or interiors" ,"
 The secretary says this terminated the incident and that since this occurrence neither the department nor the United States consuls in Cuba have experienced any difficulty in the matter of telegraphic cores spOndence.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
TURKS BURN FOURTEEN VIL-
 I,AGTrS

London, May 12.-The Athens corre- spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
 M. Ralli, the premier, showed me to- day dispatches and reports from Col. Manos and various civil authorities in Epirus stating that fourteen villages, between Todlour and Kastroskyia have been burned by the Turks, after all the women and children had been massacred except few who had fled to the noun tain Zalongas, famous during the war of independence, and few more who con- cealed themselves in the marshes along the shore and finally managed to get aboard the Greek ships half dead with hunger and fear.
 Not stone of the village of Kaminara is left standing. The men fought like lions in defense of the women who sought refuge in the. woods and caves of Mount Zalongas and when chased by the Turks jumped from precipices to escape cap ture and dishonor
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
A GREAT CHANGE
Is Announced In the Inman Cotton Firm of America and
 Europe.

Atlanta, Ga, May Exchanges of great importance in the Inmaa eo.ton firms of Atlanta Augusta, Houston. Tex; New York and Bremen, Germany, were an- nounced today MT. Samuel M. Inman, who has been the head of the vast cotton business for thir-y years, retires from all interest, save a partnership in the firm of Inman & Read, which will be located at Houston, Tex. The firm of Inman & Go. Is formed by the younger membei1 of the big Inman firm, with headquarters at Augusta. The principal firm which Is formed orl. of the Inman firms is that of Sanders, Inman & O., with headquar- ter-s at Atlanta and Bremen. The head of this firm is MT. w. c. Sanders, of the old firm of s. M. Inman & Go.
 MT James Swenn, of New York will be financial manager. MT. s. M. lnman, who has built up this vast business until it is the largest cd.ton business in the world, will make his home in New York. The authorized announcement of changes is as follows:
 The partnership of the firms of s. M. Inman & Co.,, of Atlanta, Ga Inmlan & Co.,. of Houston, Tex; and 1nman San ders & Co, of Bremen, Germany, will ex- pire by limitation September l, 1897, and these firms will be dissolved by mutual consent.
 The good will will go by agreement to the firms of Sanders, Inman & Co.,, of Atlanta, Ga, and Bremen, Germany; In- man & Co., of Augusta, Ga, and Inman & Read. of Houston, Tex.
 The firm of Sanders, Swann & Go. of A.lanta, Ga, and Bremen. Germany. will be composed of w. c. Sanders. of At lanta, Ga. James Swann, of New York; John W. Sanders, of Bremen, Germany; Frank M. Inman and Inman H. Sam ders, of Atlanta, Ga.
 The firm of Inman & Co, will be com posed of Frank M. Inman, of Atlanta i; J. F. 1nman. of Augusta, and J. F. Mc- Gowan, of Augusta Ga.
 The firm of Tnman & Read, of Houston Tex, will be composed of s. M. Inman, of New York. and W. M. Read, of Hous- ton. Tex, general partners, and Walker P. Inman, of Atlanta, Ga.. and Hugh L. Inman, of Atlanta, Ga, special partners.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
MAKING SLOW PROGRESS.

Chicago, May 1.-The executive off, oers of the western roads have not suc- ceeded in getting their proposed agree ment on freight matters into working order and the chances are that it will be some time before they have 1t in full operation. They are rather disposed to move slowly in the matter for the reason that there are several measures authoriz- ing pooling that may be passed through congres at some time during the present session and they might, if the pooling measures become law, be compelled to ent confine themselves in getting mat ters into shape where they will be able to control the rate situation and will not attempt to formulate a regular rate agree ment which they might be compelled to modify later on. No decisive action is expected for some time.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
CONSTANTINE IS PATRIOTIC.
Tells His Soldiers They Must Fight for
 the Fatherland.

the Fatherland.'
 Athens, May 11.-Crown Prince Con- stantine has issued the following address to the troops at Domokos:
 Soldiers, the Greek army retires to Domokos because our positions at Par salos were not strong against an enemy greatly superior in numbers. But the positions you occupy are so strong that our army may be considered invincibLe. I am confident that you will. be able not only to repel with success every attack of the enemy, but you will shortly be able to take the offensive and compel him to abandon Greek territory
 Remember you defend the sacred soil of he fatherland and the honor of the king and nation. The enemy must net be allowed to make further step in Greece: ] know you have suffered and are still suffering many privatioas after having been obliged to fight so many days; but we must endure these priya'ions parient- b confident tha at we are doing our duty t. our falherland.
 (Signed) CONSTANTINE"
 The Greek commissariat has collapsed, The only rations now received by he soldiers are bread and cheese; not even coffee is procurable.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
TRIED ID END HIS LIFE
George Hasse of this City Dan-
 gerousIy Wounded
AND SING AT DEATHS DOOR
n z ringfeld, Mass, Hotel, Where He Used 7 Sa Knife With Suicidal Intent-A Law
 Suit the Supposed Cause.

:. The following appeared in yesterdays Nashville American:
 Springfield May 10.-(SpeciaL)-With a horrible gssh across his throat. two stabs below the heart and a slash across the right wrist. George Passe, whose home is in Macon, Ga, was found in room No 3 at the Commercial hotel this afternoon at 1 o'clock. The man had attempted suicide and it was his groans that attracted Manager R. T. Graham to the room. The door was forced and the man found lying on the bed sweltering in blood.
 Drs. Woodland and Moore. with Dr. Bennett, of Kentucky, who was a guest in the hotel, were quickly summoned and did everything in their power to save the man. The bed, furniture and carpets were smeared with blood and presented a sickening appearance.
 Passe had been in Springfield since last Wednesday, He is well dressed and had money, paying his bills, and favorably impressed those who met him at the ho- tel. He has not been on a spree, but it is learned that he bought 25 cents worth of morphine at Meness & Patton's drug store this morning and while under the influence of the drug he made the at tempt on his life. He is in a precarious condition and Dr. Woodland gives 1t as his opinion that he will die before morning. He is being given every attention
 Not much is known of the man here. Clerk Dodson, of the hotel, stated that Passe received a letter this morning in forming him (Passe) shat he had lost a lawsuit in Birmingham, Ala, involving $25000 but when your correspondent was shown the mans effects tonight the letter could not be found. Several type written letters were found, however, bearing the signature of "W. c. Shack elford," of the Birmingham Dry Goods company. It is believed the man is con- nected with the Bankers Guarantee Life assocfa ton, of Macon. Ga. The photo graph of young girl apparently 10 or l2 years old, which is thought to be Passes daughter, was found in the room. The picture was taken by l.. E. Menkee of Gainesville, Ga.
 The man is in a semi conscious condd- tion, but nothing can be learned of him at the time of filing this dispatch. Macon, Ga., has been telegraphe TO, but al; this hour reply has not been received Passe is evidently wel-to-do, is well dressed and has jewelry.
 LATER.
 Springfield, May 1o.-GSpecial)-Pass has fegained consciousness, and 1t is be- lieved will recover. He is member of Vera Cruz lodge No. 36, Knights of Pythias, of Macon, Ga. Members of the ioCdl iOuSS HoW-1IaNe Iill III cHdIBS.
 Mir. Passe is a Birmingham man and not resident of Macon, Ga., as indicated in the above special He will be remem- bered here as having been the senior member of the Geo. Passe Dry Goods Co.,, which failed here for large amount.
 The case referred to is B. Brownold ct al vs. Geo. Passe ct al. recently decided by the supreme court in favor of Brown old ct al, as creditors against Geo. Passe, and in which an application has been made for a rehearing, but which the court has not yet passed upon.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
THE DECISION AFFIRMED.

Washington, May 11.-The United States Supreme Court has affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for the circuit of South Carolina in the "agricultural hall" case involving the title to the Agricultural Hall in Columbia, s. c. Edward B. Wesley of New York bought the property of the commissioners of the state sinking fund. but there were alleged irregularities in the purchase and he brought suit against J.
 E. Tyndall, the secretary oft he state and J. R. Boyles who had been employed by the secretary of state to guard the property to secure the possession. Tyndall and Boyles in the lower courts contended they were mere custodians of the property, and