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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
REBELS DEFEATED. =

New York, May ia special to the
Herald from MOntevideo says that Off
cial reports announce that Gen. Viii
lare's forces had an engagement with
the insurgents commanded by the reb-
ell leaders, Lamas and Saraiva, and
defeated them with heavy loss. The
battle lasted eight hours. The insur-
gents made a desperate resistance,
but were at last compelled to retreat
in disorder to the Brazilian frontier.
The general regards the victory as
decisive.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
APPROPRIATION FOR CUBA.
Presidents Message Only Touches on
This Phase of the Destitution


Washington, May 1.-THE text of
President McKinley's message to Con-
gress on the Cuban question is as fol-
lows: Official information from our
consuls in Cuba establish the fact that
a large number of American citizens
in the island are in a state of destitu-
ton, suffering for want of food and
medicines: This applies particularly
to the rural districts of the central and
eastern parts. The agricultural clas-
ses have been forced from their farms
into the nearest towns, where they are
without work or money. The local
authorities of the several towns how
ever kindly disposed, are unable to
relieve the needs of their own people
and are altogether powerelss to help
our citizens. The latest report of
Consul General Lee estimates six to
eight hundred Americans without
means of support. l have assured
him that provision would be made at
once to relieve them. To that end 1
recommended that Congress make an
appropriation of not less than $50, 900 to
be Immediately for use under the di-
rection of the secretary OF state.
The Senate committee on foreign re-
lations has decided to report a resolu-
ton carrying into effect the presidents
message.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
Young Man Marries the Daughter of
His Fathers War Comrade.

Young Man MarrieS the Daughter OF
His Fathers War Comrade.
New York, May 1.-THE marriage of
Prof. Henry E. Keys, of Columbia
college, to Miss Mary Louise Ward,
which takes place at st. Joseph next
Thursday morning had in it touch
of romance which had its origin in
war time. The prospective bridegroom
is a son of the famous Major-General
Keys, who died abroad 4 few years
ago and whose resting place at West
Point is marked by a magnificent
monument placed there by the govern
ment.
During the war Gen. Keys formed
the acquaintance of Capt. G.. S. Lut-
terrell Ward. 1t is the daughter of this
young officer who subsequently died,
that Pfor. Keys will wed. After the war
he remained with his family until his
death. During his residence in Europe
Gen. Keys had his son Henry in
school in Paris and later sent him to
Heidelberg, where the young man
made name for himself as a duellist.
When young Keys came to this coun-
try he became attached to the scien-
tific department of Columbia college.
1t was a mere accident by which Prof.
Keys met Miss Ward, the daughter OF
his fathers soldier friend. Prof. Keys
was visiting friends last summer at
New Brighton, Staten Island, and met
Miss Ward at her residence there.
The ceremony next Thursday is to
be performed by Rev. j. d. Prender-
CAST and after the wedding a reception
will be held at The Waldorf hotel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
SELLING DOG LICENSES.

Up to IL o'clock this morning Col
Iector Sutor had issued 691 dog licenses,
and the rush was so great that himself
and Mr.. Kurtz were worked into
severe perspiration.
The dog catchers' force was appoint
ed this morning and organized as fol-
lows:
Pound keeper, Joe MOnteZ.
Grave digger, Juan Cara.
Driver of pound wagon, John Taylor.
Dog catchers, Felis ROdarte and
Dave Allen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
j. d. SPEAKER DIES.
Was Once a Prosperous Merchant
Prince of New York City.

Managua, May III. d. Speaker,
son-in-law of John H. Starin, is dead
as result of malaria and heart affec-
ton.
James d. Sparker was, until little
over year ago, accounted one of the
most prosperous steamship and general
supply merchants in New York. His
sudden failure then came as a surprise
to many of his friends, even his family
having been ignorant that his affairs
were in disorder. So successfully, in
deed, had his real position been kept
a secret that his rating in some COM
mercial registers was put at a quarter
of a million dollars.
Mr.. Speaker came of an old and re-
spectacle family of this state. The
earliest Speaker in America arrived
from Germany in the latter part of
the last century and founded the town
of Speakers.
Most of the SPEAKERS have lived in
the neighborhOod of the original set
tlement ever since. James d. Sprak-
er's father died there about a year ago
when over 80 years Of age. He had
been for many years president of a
bank in the district. James d. Sprak-
er started life as a clerk. He married
a daughter of Mrs. Starin when about
p years old and for a period was sue
cessful in a general commission bust
ness he started at about the time of
his marriage. The brides father gave
the couple the New York house in
which they lived and until Mr. Sprak-
er's failure everything appeared to ia
vor them. Mr.. Starin then went on
an extended trip to Europe. Later on
several misfortunes, the chief Of which
was the loss of two houses which he
had neglected to insure, considerably
decreased his fortune. But he still re-
tanned his big store in New York City
which supplied the Starin boats with
provisions and did large amount If
trade with other lines and with hotels.
But Mr.. Speaker had always been ex-
traVagant and this is said to have had
considerable to do with the failure.
Later he separated from his wife and
went away from New York
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
Price $500 a Year.
OUTINGS YESTERDAY.
The Turner's, Gardeners and White
Rose Suocial Club Picnic.

The Turner's, Gardeners and White
Rose Suocial Club Picnic.
The San Antonio Turner Verein en-
joyed its annual picnic and outing in
Riverside park yesterday. Early in
the day the members assembled at
their handsome headquarters on Mac
ogdoches street, from whence they
proceeded to the corner of Third street
and Avenue E, where they boarded
cars of the San Antonio Edison line
and were carried direct to the park,
Superintendent r. S. Wakefield of the
line running cars into the park and
carrying all for one fare for the round
trip, giving each a return ticket on the
trip out.
The morning was spent in rambling
through the beautiful park and in play
ing various games, swinging, etc, and
the afternoon was occupied with ath-
letic sports in which only the members
of the association took part and vari-
Gus prizes We're offered. The program
of sports occupied the whole of the af-
ternoon and was thoroughly enjoyed
by all those present.
In the afternoon large crowds from
the city went out and swelled the at
tendance to several hundred persons,
some being members, who remained at
home until the afternoon and some be-
ing visitors. Everyone seemed enthu-
siastic with the beautiful surrounding
scenery and a very enjoyable day was
spent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
PROHIBITION KANSAS.

Topeka, Kas., May 17.-Anent the
present fight being made on the re-
sumption of open saloons in Kansas,
a prominent state official, speaking of
the attitude of the administration
said: The policy of the governor and
Attorney General Boyle will be to let
the larger cities have all the liquor
they want. The sentiment in those
cities is overwhelmingly in favor of
the sale of liquor and the collection of
license. In the smaller cities and towns
the people will be allowed to handle
the prohibition question themselves.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
GARTEN VEREIN.

The members of the San Antonio
Garten Verein, or Gardeners associ-
alton, also enjoyed their first outing
of the season yesterday, spending the
day very profitably and enjoyably in
Scheurmeyer's beautiful Southwestern
park. They assembled at Travis park
at o'clock a. m, and were transport
ed by special cars over the San Anto-
MO Edison line to their destination,
where the day was spent in various
ways, everyone having a delightful
time throughout the day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
A SENSIBLE LECTURE.
James A. Hearne Talks About The
Theatre to a Church Congregation.

1
Theatre to a Church Congregation.
Chicago, Ill, May Thames A.
Hearne, actor and playwright, now
prominent in the comedy drama
Shore Acres" spoke at st. Paul
church on The Theatre as it is yes
terday. A large congregation wanted
to applaud his differences when he
said:
There would be no vicious art if
there were no patrons of vicious art;
| there would be no vicious literature If
there were no patrons of vicious liter
ature; there would be no vicious plays
if there were no vicious audiences"
The service lost none of its usual re-
ligious aspect aside from the address
of the eminent actor. In the audience
were many stage people. In course OF
his remarks Mr.. Hearne said:
THE most sublime play 1 ever saw in
nv life was"The Passion" as present
ed some dozen or fifteen years ago at
the Grand Opera house in the city of
San Francisco, upon which occasion
James ONeill represented our Savior
II ever a man was exalted by his word
that actor was exalted by coming so
closely in spiritual touch with Jesus
Christ. have never seen or read
any where anything which so ennobled
and dignified the Christian religion as
did that play, and that actors work.
1t was real thrilling; it was sublimity
itself and no person could leave that
theatre after having witnessed. that
play without carrying away with him
some of the beautiful spirit of the car
penter of Nazareth. But the orthodox
church called it blasphemy and deman-
ded that the law should suppress 1t
and the law did suppress it. And the
Orthodox church and the law crushed
the spirit Of the rising young actor of
this day and broke the heart of its in
spired writer, William Morris"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
ATHLETIC EVENTS.

San Francisco, Cal, May 1.-THE
Olympic clubs tournament next Tues
day will be fuller than the rest. Ba-
ker meets Jeffries; Lawler will fight
Riley and Mike Leonard. is to try con-
illusions with Cans. All the men have
trained faithfully for some weeks past
but eased up in their work yesterday.
The McKeever-Green fight, billed for
the 26th inst, is causing a good deal
of comment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
FAvoRs ANNEXATION OF CUBA.

The Alamo Brokerage Co. wires bring
news today, says a Washington spe-
call to the Chicago Herald, that Presi-
dent Mckinley has just sent a message
to the Senate, calling attention of
Congress. to the destitute condition of
American citizens in Cuba and asks
for an appropriation of So, 900 for their
relief. He also favors annexation of
Cuba and Hawaii.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
SILVER CANDIDATE.

Kansas City, Mo-, May IA local
paper says: David Overmeyer, the sill
yer champion of Kansas, will doubt
less loom up as formidable cadidate
for president or vice president of the
silverites if the silver wing of the
Democratic party remains in the sad
die during the next campaign. 1t is
said Mr.. BRYAN himself has written
Kansas friends indicating that he
would like to have Overmeyer for a
running mate next time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
STUARTS CARNIVAL.

Carson City, New, May 17.-Arrange-
ments are being rapidly made for an
immense fall carnival to be held in this
city next September. A communica-
ton was received from Dan Stuart to-
day to the effect that another fight
would be pulled off at Carson in Sep
TENDER without a doubt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
NEW TORPEDO ROAT.

Elizabeth, N. j., May 1.-THE Hol-
land torpedo boat was launched at the
shipyards today. 1t is cylinder so
feet, 8 inches long, four feet screw pro-
jecting extension. Her diameter is ten
feet, inches. The boat can travel un-
der the water at eight knots an hour
for eight hours and ten knots an hour
on the surface. Gasoline engine pow
er is used for the surface and electric
dynamo for submarine work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
BOYS FIGHT.

Semon Cara and Joe Saladino, two
boys, were arrested at the corner Of
Laredo and Ell Paso streets by Officer
Ellerman last night for fighting and
were before the recorder to answer to
the charge this morning. The officer
testified that Saladino was drunk and
ne believed was the aggressor as he
had been raising a noise and using bad
language in the neighborhood before
the fight. The recorder fined him IS
and dismissed Semon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
SENATE WANTS TO KNOW.

Washington, D. c., May .7.-(Special
to Alamo Brokerage Co.)-The Senate
this morning passed a resolution call
ing ON the president to explain by what
means or authority the sale of the
Union Pacific railway was negotiated
to a syndicate.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
BOYS LEG BROKEN.

A boy named Pearlstone, who lives
with his mother at the Koenigheim
residence on South Flores street, was
run over by a hack yesterday after
noon while coming out of the baseball
park at San Pedro springs yesterday
after the ball game, on his bicycle.
The wheel was wrenched and one of
the boys legs was broken. He was
taken in the hack to his home and his
injuries attended to.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
STILL DOING NOTHING.

Austin, May 17.-Special.-There was
no quorum in the Senate this morning,
and an adjournment was had until af-
ter dinner. In the House the text
book bill, has consumed the entire
morning to the exclusion of all else and
it is still pending at noon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
GREEKS DEFEATED,

Constantinople, May 1.-THE COVER
nor of Janina telegraphed that a di-
vision of Turkish troops, under Osman
Pasha, after having fought for two
days before Arta against much super
ior forces of Greeks, has succeeded in
inlicting great losses on the enemy,
and has dislodged the Greeks from the
strong position they occupied.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
WHITE ROSE SOCIAL.

The White Rose social club picnick-
ed on the Salado yesterday leaving
the home of Miss Rose at o'clock and
proceeding from there to their destina-
ton in a large picnic wagon. There
was a very large attendance and they
spent the day delightfully."- on the shady
banks of the pretty stream.
Dancing was the order of the
day, but beside this there were a num-
Der of other amusements to charm
those who did not participate in the
dizzy whirl on the dancing platform.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
FAIR BOARD CHANGES.

st. Louis, Mo, May 17.-Col Robert
Anlt, secretaryof the st. Louis Fair
association has been elected vice-pre-
association has been elected vice-pres-
ident and general manager. Judge J.
A Murphy, we'll known among racing
men, was elected secretary to succeed
Col. Ault.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
WILL PROTEST.

Cincinnati, May IA number of to-
bacco manufacturers met here and
passed resolutions protesting against
the proposed increase of the rate of
tax on manufactured tobacco and will
present the protest to the United
States Senate.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
INSURGENTS DEFEATED

Montevedio, Uruguay, May IA
battle lasting eight hours has taken
place between the Uruguayan troops
and the insurgents, under Lamas and
SaraVia- The government forces
were victorious. The revolution is dy-
ing out, owing to the insurgents lack
of ammunition and funds and the
numerous assertions from their ranks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
BAND CONCERT.

The Sunday night band concert on AL
amo plaza drew an attendance of about
1000 people last night. More would
have attended, probably, had not the
weather been so threatening. The la
dies and gentlemen whiled away the
time while listening to the music, in
lolling around on the grass, pluck
ing flowers and generally enjoying the
hospitality Of the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
REQUEST FOR ARMIsTICE,

Constantinople. May 17.-Representa-
tives of the Powers held a long con-
ference this morning and drew I'D a.
note to the Turkish government on the
war question. with a request for ar
mistice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
HISTORIC TRANSFER.

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 1.-THE Pea
body museum of Harvard has trans
ferred the custodianship of the great
Serpent Mound in Adams county
Ohio, to the Ferris Memorial Library
of MadisonYille. Hamilton county. Ohio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
RACING EVENTS.

San Francisco, May 17.-Lucy Borgia
the smart little filly bred by VIM.
Booth & Son, will be sent against the
worlds record for four miles on Thurs
day next.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
SETTLING UP.

st. Louis, Mo-, May 17-Receiver w.
]. Stone of the defunct Mullanphy
Savings bank, reports a final settle
ment will be reached much sooner
than was expected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17

to be maJor-general, TO the Senate.
First Sergeant Morris, of troop D,
Fifth cavalry, who has been here from
Fort Brown as witness in a general
courtmartial, having completed his
duties, returned to his station today.
Private Carroll A.Schumm who enlis-
ted as a recruit at Harrisburg Pa, and
who has been at this post for the past
few days. accompanies the sergeant
to Fort Brown, having been assigned
to that post, to the sergeant's troop,D.
A large number of persons in carria-
ges from the city were out at the post
yesterday morning to witness guard
mount.
A board of officers has been called
to meet at Post Sam Houston to pre-
pare a manual for tent pitching to be
used in the canvas drill as prescribed
for this department The board con-
sists of the following officers: Major
Writ Davis, Fifth cavalry, Fort Nc
Intosh; Capt. Geo. H. Paddock, Fifth
cavalry, Fort Sam Houston; Cap. Cal
vim d. Cowles, Twenty-third infantry,
Fort Clark; Capt. Chas. Mcclure, Eigh-
teenth infantry, Fort Bliss and First
Lieutenant Everett E. Hatch, Eigh-
tenth infantry, recorder.
General Bliss, of. Fort Sam Houston,
is being congratulated today on his
promotion as major-general.
prisoner from Fort Bliss is eXpec-
ted to arrive at the post in a few days.
Second Lieutenant p. Whitworth, Of
the Eighteeth infantry, having compile
ted his duties connected with the gar
rison courtmartial, has gone to Kansas
City, to join Capt. Foster, where
they will attend the big shooting tour
nament there.
Private Schmidt, of the Twelfth in
fantry, stationed at Fort Robinson,
who has been at this post in the hos
pital for medical treatment, has made
application to be transferred here to
the Eighteenth infantry.
The proposed game of baseball be-
tween the trumpeters, or wind tamm-
ners," as the band boys term them,
and the band, which was to have ia
ken place yesterday morning did not
materialize. Each club accuses the
other of being afraid to play. They
will probably play next Sunday.
Half the garrison turned out to see
the baseball game yesterday, realizing
that it would be their last chance for
quite a while to witness a professional
team play ball.
The white duck trousers and white
helmets of the boys look very pictur-
esque and are certainly an improve
ment over the solid blue 70: these warm
days. The trousers are more expen-
sive to the boys however, as they must |
be kept perfectly clean and therefore |
require washing often.
The garrison courtmartial which |
was trying Corporal Keller of the bat
terry, having completed its duties, has
adjourned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
GENERAL BLISS PROMOTED.

Washington, May 1.-THE president
sent the following nominations to tn
Senate: Frank A. Vanderlip, of I'LL
nois, assistant secretary of the treas
ur. Brigadier-General Zenas r. Bliss,
major general.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
EASTERN NEWS.

New York, May IA special to the
Herald from Corfu, says:
About fifty Garibaldians have been
dismissed. They came here to join
Ricotti Garibaldi's men. They have
gone to Brindisi. The British warship
Theseus has arrived.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
BAPTIST WOMEN MISSIONS.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 1.-THE opening
session of the Womens' Home Baptist
Mission society, Goth anniversary,
opened with a large attendance this
morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
A WATER FAMINE

Gambia, Crete, May 1.-THE insur-
gents having cut the water conduits
above town Gambia is now without wa
ter supply.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
CUBANS RAISE A LOAN.

Madrid, May 1.-THE Liberal says
that the Cuban insurgents have raised
loan. of 100000 in New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 17.-Weather fore
cast for Western Texas: Occasional
showers tonight and Tuesday; warmer
Tuesday with southeasterly winds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
TREATY SIGNED.

New York, May 1.-THE Herald's
correspondent in Rio de Janeiro, Bra
zil, telegraphs that the new extradi-
ton treaty with the United States has
been signed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
FIGHTING AT DOMOKOS.

Athens. May 17.-Fighting between
the Greeks and Turks at Domokos be-
gan shortly after noon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
BUTCHERS AND SALOON MEN.

The Butchers aud Saloon Mems as
ISOLATION celebrated yesterday their
annual picnic with a barbecue and ball
at San Pedro park which was attend
ed by several thousand ladies and gen.
tlemen and all seemed to thoroughly
enjoy the day.
There were 10 beeves, 20 muttons and
four hogs used for the barbecue, best
des several barrels of bread pickles and
great quantity of cakes, while the
consumption of beer and other refresh
tity of salads that the hungry picnick-
ers consumed.
In the morning the visitors enjoyed
themselves in strolling about the park,
and visiting the museum and
in the afternoon after dinner everybody
listened to the concert by the Carl Beck
band. After the concert dancing was
commenced in the large pavilion. The
central committee of the association
had charge of the affair, Messrs. VIM.
Lemke and VIM. Judd were in charge
of the barbecue. Messrs. Bitter and
ICke the program, while the ball COM
hittee was composed of Messrs. A. s.
Carlton and H. Lindenborn.
Messrs. Joe Cooley and VIM. Quinn
had charge of the refreshments and Mr..
Cooley, the park custodian, also look
ed out for the general comfort of his
guests, the press and city officials in
particular The utmost good order
prevailed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17

Three well filled coaches carried
out the excursion on the Gulf Shore
railway yesterday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-17
ARMY NEWS.

Washington, May 1.-THE president
today sent the nomination of Briga-
adler General Zenas r. I5liss, COM
mander of the Department of Texas,
to be Encouragement, to the Senate.