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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
STOCK YARD INVESTIGATION.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 20.-It is stat
ed that when the stock yards investi-
CATION, now being held in this city, is
finished, which will probably be at the
end of this week, it is likely that both
sides will ask Special Master Clark to
take further testimony elsewhere.
The stock yard people want to go to
Chicago. They believe they could then
prove that the charges at Chicago,
which are the same as here, are reas-
enable. The Kansans on the other
hand would like to go to Boston and
examine the books of the company's
general office there. The decision on
this point will be reached later.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20

movement, and will be devoted to a
discussion of social and political econ
omy, direct legislation, the national
ownership of monopolies, the money
question and kindred subjects. 1t will
be published by Chas. X. Kerr of Chi
cago, with a branch office in Boston.
New occasions ceases with the June
number, having been consolidated with
the new venture which will appear in
July.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
THE BERMUDA SEIZED.

New York, May 20.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Kingston, Jamaica
says:
The British ship Tartar has seized
the Bermuda on the charge of a breach
of the international law. The engine 10
the Bermuda has been dis
connected. The charge Of the custom
officers against Capt. Murphy OF the
Bermuda Of not declaring the boats
and sails found on board has been
dismissed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
WAS p M. GENERAL.

Washington, May 2O.-Horatio
King, postmaster general during a
portion of Buchanon's administration,
died in this city this morning. He
was in his eighty-sixth year, and died
from the effects of an attack of la
grippe. His wife survives him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
PEACE TERMS.

Constantinopie, May 2o.-Although it
is not definitely decided It is thought
that peace negotiations will be con-
Quoted between Greece and Turkey d.
rect and that afterwards, following the
precedent of the treaty of st. Stegano,
the terms Will be submitted to an Eu-
ropean conference which will probably
meet in Paris.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
THE WHITE FLAG HoIsTED.

Athens, May 2O.-A dispatch received
here from Lamia dated 10 o'clock this
morning announces the white flag has
been hoisted between the armies of
Greece and Turkey and Crown Prince
Constantine is authorized to suspend
hostilities with a view-to concluding
arrangements for armistice. The army
under the crown prince has reformed
in the Othyrs mountains and will be
reinforced by Gen. Smolenskfs bril-
gade and dispatched to the front
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
BANK ASSIGNED.

Cripple Creek, Col, May 2O.-The
doors of the Miners State bank, this
city, are closed and the following no
tice was posted: This bank is In the
possession of Harry H. Clark, assignee
under general assignment for the ben
eft of it's creditors" Assignee clark
says he is informed all the creditors
will be paid in full.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
TIRED OF LIFE.
Places a Loaded Pistol to His Temple
and Pulls the Trigger

AoNSS Il hOduGu lSlOl " Ills Tempe
and Pulls the Trigger.
Chicago, May Outstanding beside
the Indian monument, concentrating
the Fort Dearborn massacre, which
stands adjoining George NJ. Pullman's
residence at Calumet avenue and Eigh-
teenth street, an unidentified man put
an end to his existence. He fired a
bullet into his right tmple and fell
upon his face behind the statue with
the revolver in his hands. Albert Luet-
teich, a gardener employed by Mr..
Pullman, was standing but a few feet
distant when the man drew his revolt
yer and attempted to prevent him
from shooting himself, but was not
quick enough. The suicide had evil
IDENTIFY been a laborer, but there was
nothing about him which could iden-
tify him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

st. Paul, Mimi, May 20.-In Man
naska township about miles south of
this place four boys were struck by
lightning. Two of them were instant
ly killed and the other two seriously
injured and it is doubtful if the injur-
ed will recover. A heavy hailstorm
was in progress.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
LATE NEWS FROM VALPARAISO

New York, May 20.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Valparaiso says:
According to the Tribune, a radical
newspaper, generally well informed,
the coalition or government party,
will have a good working majority in
both houses of Congress.
The bad weather continues. The
rains are heavy, accompanied by
northerly gales, and shipping opera
tons are paralyZed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
ESCAPED THE PEN.

Omaha, Neb., May 20.-The Supreme
court of Nebraska has affirmed the
finding of the District court which SEN
fenced Henry Bolton, the defaulting
city treasurer of Omaha, to 10 years
in the penitentiary. Bolton, who is
out on bail, has disappeared.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
A FREE PUFF.

About a New Reform Magazine to be
Started.
Chicago, May 20.-Chicago Is TO nave
a new reform magazine. IL Will De
called 1.-THE New Times" and VIII De
edited by B. o. Flower, recently ed
itor of the Area, and Fred K. u
Adams. editor of the New Occasions
and head Of the Democratic press and
literary bureau in the presidential
campaign.
The magazine is backed by men
prominent in the so-celled REFORM
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
HE PROPOSES TO HAVE A PROP
Err FEE FILL PASSED IF IT
OCCUPIES ALL SUMNER.
This Will Likely Be The Result
The Senate And House In
A Turmoil Over This
Turn OF Affairs.
Confirmed

Austin, May -Special.-Governor
Culberson today threw a bombshell in
to the Texas Legislature by vetoing
the general appropriation, bill on the
grounds that the Legislature had been
too extravagant in its appropriations
and that the result would be that de-
felt of nearly 100000 would be
brought about within the next two
years, unless the Legislature applied
the pruning knife all along the line.
The governor takes this occasion to
inform the Legislature that If they
will pass a fee bill that will curtail the
fees of all county and district officers
that the deficiency can be overcome.
The message created a perfect up
roar in the House and resolution was
instantly offered to adjourn sine die
at p. m. today, but it was set aside
by recess until p. m.
The message indicated that the gov
ernor proposed to force the Legislature
to pass a fee bill cutting down the fees
of county officers which they have
been rowing over for the past four
months and are about to kill by a sine
die adjournment Monday.
The governor simply took the gener-
al appropriation bill and used it as a
cudgel to beat the anti fee bill men
over the head and force them into line.
The indications at noon are that the
Legislature will adjourn sine die at 6
D. m. today and be re-convened on
Monday in special session.
The special session will demand the
passage of a general appropriation
BILL fee bill, a re-districting bill and
several other matters of Importance.
The Legislature is in a perfect tur-
moil at noon and the men who have
been fighting the fee bill at the session
are in the throes of the widest confus-
ion over the prospects confronting
them in a special session.
While the House had to adjourn, at
tendant upon the commotion created
by the governors message, the Senate
became equally agitated over an eff
fort to disregard the last free confer
ence committee report on the fee bill
and concur in the original House
amendments to the Wayland bill. This
EFFORT produced confusion long pro-
longed and the Senate also had to quit
till the afternoon in order that the
members might become composed.
Sheriffs, who are exempted by the
House amendments to the Wayland
bill are trying their best to get the
Senate to concur in said amendments
in the hope of staving off any further
legislation, in case the governor calls
the special session.
Everything is in the greatest confus-
ion at the capitol.
Mr.. Otto Wahrmund, who returned
this morning from Austin, confirms
the above dispatch and at 1 p. m. to-
day received a telephone message say
ing the governor has given instructions
that all members Of the Legislature
will be compelled to attend the special
session no matter where they are
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20

Mr.. Otto Wahrmund, who returned
this morning from Austin, confirms
the above dispatch and at 1 p. m. to-
day received telephone message say
ing the governor has given instructions
that all members Of the Legislature
will be compelled to attend the special
session no matter where they are
when called or what it costs to bring
them in.-TEd.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
F, Gro0S ( 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 Mexican dol
lars. Foreign coin and currency
bought and sold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20

TRY
to Texas cities and towns. New sta
lions opened continually and addition
al facilities added. Ask central for
party wanted.
SUBSCRIBERS
can talk from their own telephone.
OTHERS
from telephone toll stations.
NJ. F. THOMAS, Local Manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02
HARD TIMES IN PARIS.
paris Cor. of the Chicago Post)

paris Cor. of the Chicago Post)
Theatrical managers are complaining
bitterly of the difficulties they have to
contend with-hard times, lack of mon
ey and small profts-though statistics
show that the receipts of the theaters
hive increased yearly, which is a sign
of prosperity. What they do not state
is the fact theatrical expenses have in
creased in a double ratio, which puts
the theaters in the same position as the
rest of US.
A man who so years ago lived we'll on
5000 francs a year would today proba-
bly, make 900 francs, it is true, but
would be forced to spend 10000 if he
wanted to live in the same style as be-
fore.
This state of things is unfortunately
general, and the theatrical world has
not escaped it. It might seem that this
struggle for life would not affect the
theaters here, as the Parisians are so
fond of pleasure and such inveterate
theater-goers, but the more prominent
theaters do not profit by this taste for
amusement
If their receipts are large it is because
the price of their tickets has been in
creased, and, in any case, they have
been forced to put on new plays and
make large OUTLAWS for striking stage
settings to attract the public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02
WHY HOKE SMITH QUIT.
Didn't Think Cleveland's Father-in-
Law Entitled to the Perrine Grant.

Washington, March at is now said
that the principal reason for Hoke
Smith leaving President Cleveland s
cabinet was that he declined, as secre-
tary of the interior, to issue patents for
the lands embraced in what is known
as the Perrine grant in Florida, which
was done by his successor, Francis,
three weeks ago, and which action is
being investigated by the senate COM
mittee on public lands.
The principal claimant for these dis
puted lands is DR.. Perrine, father-in-
law of President Cleveland. Several
months ago President Cleveland, so the
story goes, requested Secretary Smith
to issue patents for these lands to DR..
Perr1ne, but the then secretary of the
interior, believing that the Perrines
We're not entitled to them, refused to
attach his signature to the document.
This action of Mr.. Smith displeased the
president, and ever afterward the re-
laiOnS between the two men were more
or less strained, until finally the secre-
tary of the interior rendered his resig-
nation, which, it will be remembered,
was very promptly accepted by Presi-
dent Cleveland
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02
THE CLEVELAND CHILDREN.
(From FRANK LesIie's Monthly.)

(From Frank Leslies Monthly
Mrs. Cleveland has successfully kept
her children secluded from the public
gaze. The gates of the White house park
are always locked when the family is in
Washington, but those who have caught
a glimpse of the presidents domestic life
describe it as one of ideal happiness. He
libraries eXtant, and the nursery looks as
if every patriotic toy manufacturer and
dealer in the country had sent some con-
tribution for the amusement of these lit
tie ones. Mr.. Cleveland's office is no for
hidden precinct, and both Ruth and Es-
Their effectually prove that he does not
exert much authority over them. Some
friends of Mr.. Cleveland had just return
ed from fishing expedition one day and
they had seated themselves in the private
office at Gray Gables to have a cup of
hot tea before removing their wet gar
ments, when patter of little feet was
heard along the hall, and in rushed the
babies. Fearing they might soil their
dainty white slips by contact with his
muddy boots, the president endeavored by
gentle means to check their demonstra-
lions of affection; but Esther caught his
extended hand and swung upon it, and
he elevated his foot to form a barrier in
front of Ruth, she jumped upon it and be-
gan to ride horse in the most approved
fashion The white slips were soon sadly
dirty, and their papa's tea. spilled.
Dear, dear" exclaimed their mother,
as she entered and beheld the wreck of
neatness. Mr.. Cleveland just spells
these children"
land where leave off she begins
1T is not So laughed Mrs. Cleveland.
''They are orderly and Weli-behaved in
my part of the house, but here they run
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02
MATURE WOMEN IN SOCIETY.
.rom the Chicago Tribune.)

tFTODn the chicago
These are days when the mature wo-
man reignS, for it is not the fashion to
grow old any more, writes a woman
doctor to the New York World. There
are bellies and beaux of so and 20 whose
society is priced beyond measure and
whose wit and brilliancy constitute the
chief delight of admiring friends. Age
cannot wither or custom stale their in
young-the loved of the gods.
With the deeper interest of modern
times, the wider outlook, enlarged sym
pathies, and greater knowledge of facts
women have small need to fear the re-
lentIess march of time. Today the wo-
man of 40 is at the point of power.
Equipped, alert and ready, it is she
who rules in society, in council, in phi
lanthropic work, and in the varied man
ifestations of modern progress. The
young and inexperienced bud is no lon
ger queen of the hour. Her traditional
influence is now properly classed
among the myths, among the rosy and
fragrant superstitions of the past.
Sweet 49, and bewitching "One and
20'' with their pretty ways and gentle
idiOcies have been forced to yield to the
maturer woman, to the woman of Gull
tivated mind and manners, of broader
experience, and wider knowledge. The
lament of the little maid in kipling' S
verse, so keenly conscious of her II
year old defects and deficiencies, con-
tains as much truth as humor. And like
her, other little maidens can alone find
solace in the reflection that when time
the said rivals will really be old-S1 or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02
POTATO WAR IMPENDING.
The Greeley Farmers Have Cut Loose
From the Dealers.

Greeley, Col, March 2.-The North
Colorado Produce exchange held a
meeting in the court house yesterday
afternoon with between 200 and 800
farmers present. For several weeks
past, in fact from the organization of
the exchange, the farmers have felt
they were being imposed upon by a
majority of the produce dealers who are
members of the exchange, but they did
not feel disposed to introduce any rad
zeal changes until finally the opposition
became too apparent, and this meeting
was to reorganize the exchange on diff
feren lines, principally in the interests
of the producers. This meeting effect
ed this. and now none but produce
growers are members, all dealers being
barred.
They will market their own crops
through a general manager, who is to
be appointed. and will also supervise
the sale, set prices, etc 1t is now a
fight to a finish between the farmers
and the dealers. The articles of agree
ment say that only those under certain
bitches, owning or working farms, are
entitled to membership.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02
TWELYELAWSUITS
As the Result of Mistake Made By
Bloodhounds.

Portland. Ind, March 2.-Suit has
been brought in Randolph county for
$4,000 damages against twelve Farm
land men by w. A. Mills for defama-
ton of character and the allegations
are very peculiar. Not long ago q
Farmland resident bought pair OF
bloodhounds to run down criminals, and
in order to give them a trial some of
tha Young men entered the residence of
VIM. House ard took a pair of trousers
and two watches.
House reported his loss to the mar
the owner of the bloodhoundS, on the
trail. Mills alleges that the dogs stop
ped at his residence and that 1t was a
conspiracy to injure his character
Those who participated in the attair
dence Mills threatens to file other
charges when this case is disposed OF.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02
NELLIE GRANT sARroR1s.

From the Chicago Times Herald.)
Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris, even pref
tier and more attractive than when she
left Washington a bride in May 1874,
has returned with her children to make
her home with her mother, Mrs. Z. S.
Grant, who has a handsome house on
Massachusetts, avenue above Dupont
circle.
Mrs. Sartoris is a year, or perhaps,
two years, past 40, writes Juliet NJ.
Rabbit but does not look as old by
ten years She is slightly under medi-
UNI height, with the figure of a girl Her
abundant black hair is coiled on top of
her well poised head, and falls in little
rings above finely penciled brow. Her
voice is low and gentle and her manner
quiet and refined. She dresses in excel
lent taste and looks very young beside
her children, who are, even the young
est, taller than she. Her son, AlgernOn
Edward, is a manly young fellow, who
looks older than his 10 years. He is
studying law.
Vivian May Sartoris, who is about II,
has a fine figure, an oval face with rose
tinted cheeks, dark hazel eyes, we'll de-
fined brows, like her mothers, and dark
brown hair with glints of gold through
it.
She is a girl of the English type. but
proud of being half American. She re-
cites charmingly, Several years ago
she had a notion of going upon the
stage, probably inheriting her inclina-
ton from her fathers mother, the beau
tifu1 Adelaide Kemble, who made a
brilliant debut in opera. She has now
given up all idea of dramatic career and
will devote her spare time TO music.
Rose Mary SartoriS, pursuing her stud
les in the Georgetown convent is about
Is, and promises to be a very beautiful
creature.
She is tall and slender, and has fine
features, very fair complexion, and dark
hair and eyes. She has much artistic
talent, sketches cleVerly and is very
bright and witty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02
THE rHEArER TRUST.

One of the newest events in connec-
ton with the organization of trusts
and combines is the combination which
has been effected by opera house man
ayers. Instead of the circuit, which has
existed in certain limited areas, there is
now formed a combine which includes
houses in nearly all the principal cities
of the Union.
The theatrical trust appears to differ
from the others principally in the fact
that it has not ben formed for the pur-
pose of raising or lowering prices. Yet
if successful along the lines of operation
proposed it is destined to prove impor-
tant in one way or another to the mana
gers the players and the public.
It is proposed by the syndicate to
book attractions for all the houses IN
der its control and charge a percentage
of the gross receipts. This renders
large profits a certainty. It also assures
a full seasons business to the compa-
MES, so that, although it may reduce
the net receipts for many engagements,
it is likely to prove more remunerative
for the entire season than is the present
competitive system.
Many cheap or inferior shows will
necessarily be driven from the business.
But how will the play-goers be affect
patrons seems to be the probability that
they will be treated to a uniformity bet
ter class of attractions. The fact that
only first class companies would be en-
gagged for many of the larger cities on
the circuit would insure their appear
ance in all the others. The result must
be finally, that opera house managers in
cities outside of the combination would
ask to be taken in for the purpose of Sc
curing a class of entertainments that
they could not otherwise get.
The booking of a company by the
trust would be a guarantee of it's quail
ity, and play-goers would feel certain
of getting the worth of their money.
1t is improbable that any advance in
price will be attempted because thea
tiers not being a necessity, people can
stay away if the conditions of going
are unsatisfactory. In this respect
theater trust differs from a sugar trust,
an oil trust or a rubber trust. Even a
trust may have it's uses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02


the palace He seldom bothers about
attendants when he travels, and has ell
bowed his way among the crowds of
half the capitals of Europe.
The prince has always been favorite
with Nicholas of Russia, and before the
latter became car he chose Prince
George as one of his suit when he
made an extended tour several years ago.
1t was on this occasion that Prince
George had the good fortune to save the
life of the present ruler of Russia.
While in Japan a fanatical Jap made
savage attack on the czarowitz with
sword, and the career of Nicholas would
have been ended right there had not the
prince warded off the blow with stout
ash stick which he carried in his hand
and promptly followed this up by pin
ioning the assassin's arms in q viselike
grip. Perhaps it was because Of this in
cident that the Russian minister was
the only representative of any of the
great European powers who did not
join in warning Prince George not to
enter the Cretan port of Khania with
his fotilla.
Prince George is % years old and as
yet unmarried. When he visited this
country in the spring of 1891, there was
a great huttering among the society
matchmakers. But the prince was either
too young or too wise to be entrapped.
He did visit Newport, but he was evil
IDENTIFY much more interested in the
naval station there than he was in the
heiresses and bellies who scrambled for
an introduction to him. On this same
occasion he gave another evidence of
his mOdesty. He came to the United
States not long after his exploit in Ja-
pan, but instead of seeking the plaudits
of the Americans he endeavored to con-
ceal his identity by travelling incog. He
had not reckOned, however, on the en-
terprise of American journalists, and in
spite of himself he was lionized and
feted almost everywhere he went. He
took it all with apparent embarrass-
ment and gave as much Cf his attention
as possible TO the real object Of his trip
that of inspecting American fortitca-
tions and naval armament.
For the past Few years Prince George
has been holding a command in the
Greek navy, and the life seems to have
been most congenial one to him.
Greece has some modern warships and
very respectable hotilla of torpedo
boats. In the latter Prince George is
especially interested, and it may be i'm
agined how eagerly he seized an oppor-
tunity to use them.
JOHN F. WHLoUGHBY.