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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
1T IS THE RECALLING OF A
MURDER WHICH OCCURRED
Is YEARS AGO.
Another Recently Committed One
Brings 1t Up Anew And It May
Play A Star Part In The
Tragedy Now About To
Be EnCatei.

Chicago, ILL.,, May 1S.-The arrest of
A. l.. Luetgert, president of the Luet-
CERT Packing Co., for the murder of
his wife has recalled and may lead to
the investigation of a murder which
took place Is years ago. At that
time Luetgert was a saloon keeper and
had place of business at Clapbourne
and Webster avenues. The victim
was Hugh MCGOWAN, whose only son,
James MCGOWAN, now resides at No.
So Lewis street. The story, as told
by the latter, is as follows:
"On the night of September g. 1879
Hugh MCGOWAN was missing from his
home, which was then at the corner of
and Dominick streets. He was "a
years old and a millwright. Though
sometimes given to drink it was con-
trary to all his habits to stay away
from his family at night.
"A search was Immediately institut-
ed but no trace of him was discovered
until the following day. Then he was
found in Luetgert's barn with his head
cut open and an immense plug of to-
bacco showed down his throat. Ths
body was propped up in sitting posi-
ton.
Every circumstance attending the
mans death indicated violence. Sus-
picion fell upon Leutgert. A coro-
ner's jury made up of the men who had
lived near him for years. cleared him
of the charges and decided that the
deceased had come to his death by ap-
pOplexy.
Not satisfied -v'th this verdict the
son of James MCGOWAN, who was then
youth of II years, demanded a post
norton examination. He chose a ply
Fsician to represent him at the examin-
alton and went with him to the
morgue. When he arrived, however, he
found that the examination had al
ready been made. His protests were
unavailing and later the body Of his
father was given up to him for inter
ment.
When James MCGOWAN learned of
Luetgert's arrest he went to the police
and told the story of his fathers muir
der
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
AN EXPLORING PARTY.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 1S.-An ex-
petition left here last evening that has
for it's object the exploration of the
country round about Mount st. Elias,
Alaska, and the possible ascent of that
mountain, which for a long time has
been considered the highest in Ameri-
ca. Its exploration is particularly in
teresting because it lies in disputed
territory between the United States
and British possessions in North Amer
lea. All attempts to ascend it have
hitherto failed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday, May IS, 1897.

division of the Cincinnati, Jackson and
Mackinaw is to be sold or leased to
the Detroit and Lima Northern. 1t
comes from the most reliable source
that all the details for the transfer
have been arranged and all that re-
mains now to complete the deal is the
formalities of the sale OF course lat
the final moment some OF the interest
ed stockholders may refuse to partici-
pate in the deal but this is not prob
able. According to the terms OF the
receivers sale of the CINCINNATI
Jackson and Mackinaw, the transfer
of the property from the hands of the
court to the new company was to have
been made March 81. Only $1,000 was
paid down when the property was bid
in and the other s999, 900 was to have
been paid on the 31st of March,. But
on the SOth, the new company asked
the court for an extension of thirty
days. This extension expires on the
18th of May. The extension was to
give the new Cincinnati, Jackson and
Mackinaw company an opportunity to
dispose of it's Michigan division.
The claim has always been that the
Michigan division is dead weight. But
the Detroit and Northern Michigan d.
vision will prove a valuable piece of
property. 1t extends from Toledo to
Allegan. This would give the Detroit
an entrance to Toledo and an outlet
to the lake. This sale would shut the
Cincinnati. Jackson and Mackinaw out
of Toledo and in all probability the
company's office will be moved to Gin
cinnati.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
TURKEY CALLED DOWN.
The Sudden Change Said to be Done
BY Russia.

The Sudden Change Said to be Done
BY Russia.
Constantinople, May 1S.-There was
sudden and unexpected change in the
political situation shortly before noon
today, Russia quietly showed her hand
and thereby forced Germany and Tur>
key out of the game to-all intents and
purposes. Last night and early this
morning Turkey supported Germany,
practically defying Russia, Austria,
Great Britain and Italy, insisting upon
annexation of Thessaly in addition to
a huge war indemnity and seemingly
determined to march upon Athens.
The ministers received official advices
from Sofia today announcing that or
ders had been issued for partly mob
ilization of the Bulgarian army, possib-
ly at the instigation of Russia. There
was a hurried consultation Of the min
listers of the war party for further de-
fiance. but in the end pacific counsels
seemed to have prevailed, for at 1:S5
a. m. orders were telegraphed to Ed
hem Pasha to cease hostilities. Peace
negotiations will now be undertaken in
real earnest and the Greeks will most
likely be spared any further humilia-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
WOULD RATHER SEE THE OF TO-
MAN EMPIRES SOLDIERS
IN ATHENS,
But This The Minister Says Will
Never Occur Either As He
Thinks Greece'S Soldiers
Are Able To Protect
Their Capital.

New York, May 1S.-A special to the
Journal from Athens says:
The greatest Indignation and unbe-
lief are expressed at the reported
terms of peace offered by Turkey-the
loss of Thessaly and a heavy indemni-
ty.
Minister Scouloudis said in an inter-
view that the terms had not yet been
officially presented by the Porte. He
said: Greece would rather see Tur-
key in Athens and leave it to Europe
to get out the of international difficult
ty produced thereby. than accept such
terms as reported"
Being asked if the great powers
would occupy Athens if the city was
threatened by the Turks, he replied:
I'VE might accept that, but would
rather burn Athens than allow Turk
ish occupation. We believe our troops
will hold their present position"
People are anxiously awaiting the
action of the ministry in the present
crisis. Votes of censure are threaten
ed by the opposition and If they are
successful Carapanos is the prospect
i've new premier.
Captain Butler, of Orlando, Fla, or
ganizer of the Anglo-American de-
tachment has received this special wire
from Dokomos: Fighting was very
severe. The foreign legion insufficient
ly supported, was conspicuous for its
bravery. Americans were well to the
front"
Premier Ralli was found in state
of great Indignation. He was asked
how it came to pass that during the
negotiations the Turks made an at
tack. Il warned the ministers here"
he declared vehemently, that Turkey
was preparing for a new attack. They
refused to believe me. Let the Turks
come to Athens, Notwithstanding the
wishes or the orders of the Powers and
the powerlessness of the concert will
be shown once for ALL" With this he
left the palace.
One of the ambassadors of the Pow
ers said that Ralli had asked them to
intervene at Constantinople and oblige
Turkey to stop the troops. The am
bassador continued: We could only
reply that we had done our best but
Tewfix declared it was impossible to
propose that the sultan recall his
troops"
New York May 1S.-A special to the
Herald from Corfu says:
The Greeks have retreated to the
Turkish frontier of Epirus after a
heavy fight. About "a officers and a
thousand men are hors du combat. A
panic prevails at Arta as a Turkish
invasion is feared.
Col. Manos has been recalled and
Nicholas Smolenski, brother of Gen.
IL L. L..
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
ALTGELT WAS SICK.
Has Been in Hopsital in Chicago for
the Past Two Weeks.

the Past Two Weeks.
Chicago, May 1S.-The Chronicle
says: A dispatch from Milwaukee
announces that Ex-Governor Altgelt of
Illinois has been in that city for two
weeks, a patient in the Sacred Heart
sanitarium. 1t was generally known
that the ex-governor had been suffer-
ing from nervous prostration but his
retreat to Milwaukee was unknown to
any but his most intimate friends.
The physician in charge of the in
stitution says the ex-governor feels
greatly improved in health as a result
of the treatment he received but was
not in fact very sick when he went to
the place. The governor was simp-
ly tired and his nerves were a little I'M
strung" said the physician. He came
to the sanitarium to rest and recu-
perate. He was feeling greatly inn
proved when he left for home"
. The ex-governor arrived in Chicago
last evening. His last public appear
ance in this city was as witness be-
fore the Senatorial Investigation COM
mittee at the Great Northern hotel
May g.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
A CHARITABLE ACTOR.

New York, May 1S.-A special to the
Journal from London says:
1t is reported that the anonymous
philantrophist who contributed e25,000
to the fund proposed by the Princess
of Wales to feed the starving on the
occasion of the Queens jubilee is Will
liam Waldorf Astor.
That report cannot be absolutely
confirmed. The possibility of its truth
is based upon Mr.. AstOr's enormous
wealth and upon the fact that his gen.
erosity has been unbounded in all di-
rections where royalty has shown the
charitable way.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
BATTLEFIELD MONUMENTS.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 1S-The Illinois
Battlefield Monument commission has
decided to erect nine monuments each
at Lookout mountain and at the end of
Mission Ridge to the Illinois regiments
They also received plans for a gran
lite monument 100 feet high which 1t
is proposed to erect on the top of Mis-
sion Ridge on the spot where the Con-
federate General Bragg had his head
quarters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
RAILWAY OFFICIALS.

San Francisco, Cal, May 1S-Collis
p. Huntington, president of the South
ern Pacific company, left this city last
night for Portland and the east after
a sojourn here of six weeks. He was
accompanied by his family, H. h.
Huntington and Gen. Manager Krutt-
schnitt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
AN EMBEZZLER.

Chicago, May 1S.-After many years
service in the employ of ]. P. Farwell
& Co., wholesale dry goods merchants,
VIM. L. Meyers has been arrested
charged with having embezzled &c.
COO of the firms money. Bail was
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18

fixed at $4,000 which was furnished by
tobacco merchant. The method en-
ployed by Mr.. Meyers is said to have
been a system of raised vouchers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-18
RUMORED DEAL.
on Of Railroads Almost

Consolidation of Railroads Almost
Ready to Go Into Effect.
Toledo, Ohio, May 1s.-out Of mass
of rumors which have been floating
around in railroad circles for the past
five or six weeks at last something
definite has developed.
On or before the 10Th the Michigan
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-29
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Mems Hats at % and 35 cents each
at Ker's.
Mems ready made pants at 81 per
pair at Kerr's.
Mems Suits ready to wear at 81 rs
the suit at Kerr's.
All Silk Neckties, made up and to
tie 2 for 25c. at Kerr's.
Flanneettes Is yards for Sl00,
Night Gowns for 80 cents, and
Ladies Chemises for ST 90 at N. S.
Sachs.
H. Carl, one of the most expert
BARRIERS in Honolulu, is now to be
found at the tonsorial parlors OF M.
A. Peixoto, at the Union Art Gallery
Lane.
For the best beef, mutton, veal
and home fed pork telephone to 2S9,
Jos. Tinker's City Market, Nuuanu
street, opposite Chaplain Lane.
Ned Doyle at the Cosmopolitan is
recommending the celebrated Put.
MANS Blackberry Brandy, a tonic
which is unrivalled, assisted by Jim
Thompson formerly of the S. S.
Australia an excellent "half and
half" is served to the thirsty
customers of the Cosmopolitan.
One ounce OF prevention is better
than ten ounces OF cure. The EN-
pire boasts of infalihle remedies
against the varioloid. Wieland beer
on draft beats vaccination, and
Doctor Charlie Andrew presides over
the finest stock of remedies" that
can be found in town. All for medi-
cinal purposes-and cash.
Jurors asa rule get out nova
days very late in the evening. In.
the morning the wise men who have
been drinking the ice water OF the
Supreme Court and eating dry sand
wiches need some thing to clear their
threats. That is the reason why the
Pacific Saloon serves Rock and Rye
every morning to the "rocky" who
walk through the Rye.
From casks rotund, the mellow brew
or Pabst springs perfect TO the
light.
For nature sure and science true,
Conspire to brew it right.
The Royal and Pacific too,
Supply this perfect gem.
The Cosmopolitan is not behind
With checks which change with
them
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-29
sharkey viii Defeat N aher.

There can be- no doubt" says a
prominent sportsman, "that Sharkey
will defeat Maher when they meet
at the end Of this month" If this
prophecy comes out correct the
Sailors victory can be attributed to
the fact that he "rubs" his inner
man down with the fine brand of
o, p. S, whiskey now imported here
by j. II. Lovejoy e. Co, and cools off
on pure Seattle beer, which whole
some beverages are now being served
at the Anchor Saloon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-29
Only Enterprise.

The first question put to Jim
Dodd by the pilot yesterday, on
board OF the Australia was "did you
bring cable2" The next question
was, slim, did you go to Washing
tong" Then came, show about an
nexation" Jim looked mysterious.
He winked wunk and then he said:
"Come up boys to the Pantheon,
and / will tell you all about my
Enterprise" and the boys are coming
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-29
JUST BEFORE BEDTIME =

Nervous folks and those who suffer
with sleeplessness will find a glass or
two of Rainer Beer invaluable. 1t
quiets the nerves and insures refresh
ing sleep. On tap or in bottles at the
Criterion.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-29
DO You Like Fish?

Lob tiers Re Jacket
Underwood's 2's 9 do2. in case
Shrimps DJnbar's 10 can Clirabben)
small
Shrimp aud Tomatoes
Deviled Crabs, 2 lb, tins
"
Anchovy, Bloater & Shrimp Paste, fancy
Anchovy b cater & Shrimp Paste, small
Tton Marine, "Teyss," square tins
with Pickles, Pimento and
Trufles
Appeetit Sid ,,,
Bombay Duck
Anchovie- in salt
" I" oil
Yarmo h Bloaters, Russian Caviar
Fish Chowder
Clam Chowder, Clam Bouillcn
Findo Hsddocks
Herrings Fresh Tomato Sauce
" Mustard g.
" Tomato "
4" SOused
Kipperet
" Smoked
Holland Genuine
White Sailed
NJ ,ckere in oil, Salt, Kits
Sardints q varieties
Salmon in Wood and Tin 90 Narieties)
To SERVE BonBAY DuCK.-Serve the
Curry and kice on a separate dish lay
the Bombay Duck on hroier and heat
thoroughly, hen crumb it over the curry
and rice BY heating the Bombay Duck 1t
becomes brittle and crumbs easily.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-29
BY AUTHORITY.
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders of Wa'er Privileges, or those
paying water ra es, are hereby notified that
the hours for irrigat on purposes are from
q to o'clock A. NJ. and f,om to O'Clock
Pm. ANDREW BROWN,
Supt Honolulu Water Works.
Approved:
j. A. KING,
Minister Of Interior.
Honolulu II. l., April g. 1897. 55l-tf
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-17
The Second Brigade.

During the past week several CT the COM
pRnles of the First Regiment Infantry have
been inspected. majority OF the companies
made fairly good showing as to numbers,
but the inspection as far as it has gone shows
that there has been a falling Off in the nu-
merical strength of several of the companies,
and II this continues IN the same ratio as IL
has since the previous inspection some of the
captains will have to be notified that unless
they recruit up TO the minimum strength
their companies will be mustered out.
Companies and G Will be inspected at the
Ellis-street armory this evening, aud to-mor-
row night Companies and K will be in
spected. The inspection OF the Signal Corps
will take place on Thursday evening next
Troop A, Captain jerks commanding has
been adding number OF new men 10 its ranks
of late.
NAPA, CAL, May 10.-The annual muster
and ins pecton of Company H. Fifth Regiment
Infantry, was held last Monday evening in
the Armory on South Main street. The in
gpection was conducted by Major Charles jan
ser of San Francisco, the brigade inspector
Colonel D. B. Fairbanks and Captain Maclay
OF PetaIuma and Captain +. L. Darlington,
U. s. A, were also present. After the inspec-
tion the company was put through the manual
OF arms and military movements by Captain
+. W. Bush ara Lieutenant H. L. Gum.
Under the direction of Ma jor Jansen, Sergeants
R w. Mcknight and w. w. Mugford and
Corporal F. W. Roberts drilled the company
in very credita bic manner.
The officers ex pressed themselves as well
pleased with the showing made by the COM
pany. Major Jansen said to the officers:
you should take great pride in your company
and the armory in which you drill You have
the best armory IN the regiment and. as far as
] know, the best company armory in the
State"
Captain Darlington, who has attended pre-
vious inspections of the company, was much
pleased with the company's quarters. Colo
mel Fairbanks and Captain Maclay compii-
mented the men on their appearance. Colonel
Fairbanks commands the regiment to which
Company II belongs.
Nspa takes a lively interest in the welfare of
her soldier boys shown by the large num-
Der OF peope who attended the inspection.
Regular drills are held on Monday evenings.
McEETctIT
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-17
NOTES FOR THE
NATIONAL GUARD
Drilling the Cadets With
Rifles That Are too
Heavy for Them.
Some of the Local Companies Dc
Not Make a Good Showing
at Inspection.
A Napa Company Is complimented by
the Inspector-What the Signal
Corps, Third Brigade, Is Doing.

Last week a National Guardsman asked
about the proposed changes and reforms
that the division commander had spoken
OF when be assumed command. AS an
nounced yesterday, the first of these ap-
pears to be the vacation of the quarters in
the old building on Sansome street and
moving into the Baldwin Hotel. This Will
be far more central location, and ii may
be the means of bringing the rank of the
guard more in touch with the major
general.
As yet no choice has been made by the First
or Fifth Infantry as TO site for holding the
regimental encampment. officers of each
regiment have been out looking tor suitable
place.
The exhibition drill by the High School
Cadets last Saturday night proved the absu- d.
ity of arming youths with the same character
OF arms that are used by the adult members of
other companies of the First Regiment of
Infantry, Second Brigade, TO which the cadets
are attached, The little fellows drilled for
more than an hour with rifles that weigh min e
pounds each, and before they were half
through the many maneuvers they were
put through it was evident that the
arms they were using were altogether
too heavy for them. There are under the con-
troll of the War Department of the United
States stacks of what is known as the ''cadet
rifle" such as have been furnished TO the
cadet company al the University OF California
at Berkeley. They weigh about half of
those used last Saturday night and are just as
serviceable. As 10 accuracy for target prac-
tice it is asserted that they are superior to the
big guns II some superior officer of the First
Regiment would interest himself in behalf OF
the cadets he could without trouble secure
cadet rifles for the high school boys. The
boys anxious to drill and they drill well
Captain Caring ,on, U. S. A.. ins peetor of the
militia, who was present at the muster of this
company last week, remarked that the boys
drill as well If not better than many of the
adult companies.
Next Wednesday the Veterans of the Ma
tional Guard viii hold an election for officers,
and the banquet TO be given by this associa-
tion will be on the following Wednesday at
the Occidental,
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-17

many parts of the State the rain will be a
benefit to the growing crops, but in other
parts the effect will be otherwise. tCher'
ries, strawberries and similar garden
truck" Just beginning to ripen will be IN
jured, out to what extent IS not YET
known. To the late fruits 1t can 40 no
III jury, but is more likely to be well re-
ceived by the orchardists. In some Sec
tions the standing grain has been
''lodged" by southerly winds. Last even
ing reports at the weather bureau lndi-
Gated that in Northern California the rain
had not passed, but that early In the
morning occasional showers and possibly
thunder-storms might occur. However.
it is believed that the major part OF TO-
dav will be fair locally and that in the
valleys it will be warmer, with southerly
winds
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-17
SPRING SHOWERS FELL
City Pleasure-Seekers Soaked
Before They Could Get
Home.
The Rain Was Received With Salts.
faction and Disgust by the
Farming Community.

Alexander McAdie of the Weather
Bureau gave the people warning early
yesterday morning that during the day
there mfght be local showers. The people
needed not the warning but went forth in
the morning attired in silks, iaces and gay
Easter bonnets plug hats and thin shoes.
In The afternoon they returned with
ruined garments, soppy head-gear and
soaked feet, for which they uDjustly
blamed the weather prophet.
The rain began to fall between 4 and s
o'clock in the afternoon, and the down.
pour held on nearly all night. Those who
went into the country to picnics and upon
pleasure bent returned wet to the skin, for
none were prepared for shower.
The downpour was by no means local.
for the moist area extended all over the
southern part of the northern half of the
State and even into the southern part.
This was caused by the pressure of high
temperature hanging over the Pacific. In
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-17
Signal Corps, Third Brigade.

SACRAMENTO. CAL, May l5.-The Signal
Corps, Third Brigade, is actively engaged in
preparation for the annual inspection, which
takes place on the evening OF Tuesday, the
18th.
Lieutenant-Colonel T. J. Hay, who will act
as inspecting officer. has highly complimented
the corps on its efforts in the way of hello
graphic work, and has signIfed his desire 10
see the boys at work with the heliograph.
Lieutenant Martin has, therefore, detail ed a
squad 10 go to Auburn on Saturday evening to
''Upen" on the Capitol on Sunday morning and
has communicated with ColoneI Hay, request
ing his presence.
Last Sunday morning was spent in hello
graph drill, setting up and adjusting single
and double glasses.
The boys are now discussing suitable loca-
ton for summer encampment, and should the
plan OF dlstri putting the three corps through
out the State be not carried out, it is likely
that either Lake Tahoe or Summit Soda
Springs will be decided upon
Should Troop sB have a field day on Sum
day and Monday, the 30th and 3Ist, there is
posi- bilfty of the corps joining them.
The corps is rapidly filling up to its quota of
twenty-one men, three new members having
been received last week, one of whom was
formerly member OF the organization.
WATKINS.