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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
MARRIED AND EXECUTED.

New York, Jan. "A dispatch to the
Herald from Manila says: An hour
before his execution, DIR. Rial was
married TO a handsome girl, Miss
Josephine Bracken. She is of Irish.
Philippine parentage.
DR.. Rial signed a confession re-
nOuncing Masonry and other secret
societies, with which he was connected.
His widow protests that her late
husband was innocent of the specific
charges of rebellion. But in his last
letter DR.. Rial wrote to his brother
he admitted in terms of price having
fOmented the present state of affairs.
Gen. POlavieja's vigorous and SEN
sible policy is rapidly improving the
aspect of the situation.
The increasing effective military
force on the island is constantly drill
ling.
The captain general is dispensing
strict justice, cOndemning where no
doubt as to guilt exists and releas-
ing prisoners where the proof is in
complete.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
BIKE CROOK DISQUALIFIED.

Pasadena, Cal, Jan. 2.-FlOyd Nc
Farland. of San Jose, has met Walter
Foster for the first time on the bike
track since last spring. In that mile,
professional, Mcfarland got several
feet the best of the start by beating
the pistol. and was able to defeat Eos
ter in a very close finnish in 1907 4-5.
In the final Of the mile, Burke started
Mcfarland ahead of of the pistol
again, getting over four feet the best
of it. On the last turn Foster was
showed clear off the track by McFar-
land who used the elbow trick. Nc
Farland was disqualified and the Ma
tional racing board will be asked to
act in the case.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
ROBINSON CRUsoE's ISLAND.

New York, Jan. 2.-President Ezra
zuriz will soon make a trip to Sandy
Point to personally inspect and study
the necessities of the people in that
far off CHILEAN province.
Hereafter the island of Juan Fer
nandez will be known as Robinson
CruSOe's island. 1t has been decided
to give it that name on st. Johns Bay,
TO Keep cOnviCts sentenced to long
terms.
1t is intended that these cOnvicts
shall engage in fishing and canning
shell fish which are abundant in the
baV,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02

university. He says the Yale profess
sers are most scholarly and cultured
and adds that the students are very
bright. making a splendid audience.
DIR. Watson was also much Impress
ed with the important position taken
by the Scotch in civic life in America,
and says that American women are
a great deal less part of public life
than they are in England. In addi-
ton. the Scotch divine was favOrably
impressed with American home life.
because in all its essential features
it resembles English life. DR.. WOt-
son is further quoted as stating that
the richest class of America aim at a
close imitation of English country
house life.
In an interview the popular preach
er-authOr described his luncheon at
the White House, where. he says.
President Cleveland impressed him as
a very able and honest man." The
impression left on his mind regarding
Secretary Olney was that he has n
''strong powerful intellect"
Both President Cleveland and Sec
rotary Olney, it appears, from the in
terview with DIR. Watson, expressed
satisfaction at the fact that the diff
ficulty between the United States and
Great Britain was settled.
THE patriotism of Americans gem
orally. and their attachment to a cen
trail government" We're other features
which much impressed Ian McLaren.
during his sojOurn in the United
States.
In conclusion DR.. Watson is quot
ed as saying that he found the Presby-
terrain church in America to be strong
holding its own.
The various pantomines are at
tracing the usual crowds "Alladin"
while a fine spectacle, does not equal
the usual Brury Lane standard.
Betsy" was revised at the Criter-
ion Tuesday. AubreyBouchcult took
the part of Dolly Dirkett. on short no.
tice. and acquitted himself well.
The other theatres are doing a good
holiday business. Various rumOrs are
current in regard to the Lyceum and
Sir Henry Irwin. The latter is report
cd to be progressing favOrably." but
he sees no one and is not likely to act
for q long time
A revival of "Olivia" at the Lyceum
with Brandon Thomas i'm Irving's part
is said to he under consideration.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
KING DID NOT SHOOT sTRAIGHT

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. "A special
from Tunica, Miss, says a shooting
affair took place in the suburbs of
that town yesterday. which resulted
in the death of S. d. King, and the
wounding of d. r. Allen, both promi-
nent citizens and planters. They met
in the road when King drew his pistol
and shot Allen in the cheek. Allen
then fired, striking King in the face
and killing him instantly. There had
been some bad blood before the diff
Guilty. Allen Immediately gave him
self up to Sheriff Hope.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
LOBBYING FOR DUBOIS.

Boise Idaho, Jan. 2.-Senator Du-
bOis has arrived here accompanied by
Secretary Walsh, of the Democratic
National committee. Mr.. Walsh
comes for the express purpose of Ell,
deavoring to induce the Democrats
TO join in re-electing Dubois to the
senate. He says it is the unanimous
wish of the committee and all of the
national Democratic leaders that the
senator be sent back. Dubois Will
need six or seven more votes in the
legislature than he has now in order
To win
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
MORE WHISKY PROCESS SUITS

Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 2.-The Frank
fort whisky process company of New
York, has begun suit in the United
States court against four leading dis
tillers and liquor dealing firms in Gin
cinnati and Covington, including Lee
w and Harris, DOswOrth and Sand
hager and the Hoffheimers. The
suit is for injunction and for DANA
ges for Infringement of a patent pro-
cess in making whisky. Similar suits
were brought some months ago
against other defendants here and a
judgment obtained by plaintiff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
A BANKER MISSING.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-W. A. Hammond,
vice president of the National Bank
Of Illinois, is missing. Some of his
effects were found this morning on
the lake front at Dempster street pier,
near his home in Evanston. The re-
cent sensational failure of the bank
is supposed to have led to his disap-
pearance. Mr.. Hammond retired as
usual last night. This morning the
members of his family on going to his
room found it empty. Search was
begun for him and it finally led the
friends to Dempster street pier. There
shey found n number of private papers
IN Mr.. Hammond's handwriting.
This convinced the searchers that he
rrhad probably committed suicide by
Z jumping into the lake.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
ANOTHER MINERAL TRAIN VIC
TIM.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. ANDREW
Briscoe, of BlOctOn, who was a pas
senger on the Birmingham mineral
train that went through Cahaba riever
bridge on last Sunday, is dead. An
other charred corpse has been found
in the wreckage. 1t is though to be
the body Of one of the three missing
bodies. 1t is too badly burned for
Identification. The coroner of Bib
county has not yet concluded his in
vestigatiOn into the wreck. No fur
Their arrests of supposed wreckerS
have beeen made.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
THIEVES COMMIT MURDER.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 2.-Last night
thieves entered the store of J. n. Rob
erts, brother of the proprietor, who
erts. a brother of the proprietor, who
slept in the store. Mr.. Roberts from
the window saw two men and fired.
He then went for assistance. Just
after he left the house he was shot.
BlOOdhOunds ran the assassins three
miles, when the trail was completely
lost. There were 10 tramps in Arte-
STA Yesterday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
WANT DUTY ON WOOL.

San Francisco. Jan. 1.-The Califor-
mia Wool association is taking cOnsid-
cradle interest in legislation by next
congress. 1t is believed that a thor
ough protective duty for wool and
woolens. with specific and not ad va
loren duty for wool and combined
specific and ad valorem duty for
goods, neither to be less than the Nc
Kinley tariff will insure property
for the industry.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
TRIANGULAR ARBITRATION.

New York, Jan. 2,-The Herald's
correspondent in Bolivia says: That
Col. PandO. a former candidate for
the presidency of Bolivia, is at work
on a plan for the formation of an in
ternational court between Bolivia.
Chile and Peru, to definitely fix the
respective limits. He suggests that
some friendly government be asked
to arbitrate whatever question may be
undecided by the court, owing to dis
agreement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
DINGLEY REPORTED SLATED.

Chicago. Jan. "A special to the
Tribune from Washington says: Mel
son Dingley. Jr will be the next sec
rotary of the treasury. He has been
offered this high position by Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley. He is at pres
ent a representative in the house
from Maine, and is chairman Of the
ways and means committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
TO BE HANGED FOR RAPE.

Macon, Ga, Jan. 2.-Warren Cum
ningham, the negro. who assaulted a
young woman in DOugherty county.
who has been in Jail here for safe
keeping, was carried to Albany yes
terday to be hanged today. He still
denies his guilt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02

Vincennes, Ind, Jan. 2.-Last night
in a quarrel about a woman, Ray Met
calf shot and killed Paul Joyce, a pu-
gilist. Metcalf is in Jail. He is the
son of DR.. VIM. Metcalf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
MONTANA's MINERAL OUTPUT

Helena, Mont, Jan. 2.-The value
Of the mineral output of Montana for
the years is as follows: Copper, 3d.
100000; silver, $10,275, 900; gold, 81
100000; lead, S475,O0O. Total. $685.
100000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
WORK.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 2.-The
schedule Of fax, hemp, jute and the
manufacturers thereof were before the
ways and means committee today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02

There is an immense hole on South
Presa street, near the Mill bridge.
that needs looking after by the street
commissioner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-02
TELEPHONE
COLD TOMORROW.

Washington, d. c., Jan. For
Western Texas: Local showers, FOL
lowed by fair weather Sunday cold
or in the southern portion Sunday
morning, northerly winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
CH|NA'S EMPEROR IS FIRM
WOULD RATHER FORFEIT THE
ROYAL DIADEM THAN ACCEDE
TO GERMAN DEMANDS.
MARITAL lAN IN FORCE At PRAGUE
Niotihg Resumed in Parts of Austria.
A Renewal of the Furious Eng
hsh Coast StOrm-French Cab
met Vacancy Filled.

London, Dec. IA special dispatch
from Shanghai, received this afternoon,
announces that the emperor of China has
said that he would forfeit his crown
rather than agree to the conditions de-
manded by Germany as redress for the
murder of two German missionaries,
Mes and Henle. and destruction of Ger
Shan Tun. VI
Admiral Diedrich. the German COM
mander of Kiao Chau bay, the dispatch
further states, has proclaimed martial
law IN the district around Kiao Chau.
emma, the dispatch concludes, says that
her dispute with Germany should be sub
mitted to arbitration, the arbitrators to
be appointed by Holland and Belgium.
Inc demands made by Germany are:
The discovery and execution of the
murderers of Missionaries Mes and
| Henle, the punishment of the implicated
ofhclals. including the governor of the
province of Shan Tung, the reconstruc.
ton OF the missionary buildings. the pay.
ment OF an indemnity of 100000 taels
to the relatives of the victims, the pay.
ment OF heavy indemnity to cover the
expense of the German naval expedi
ton and the maintenance of German sub
Jects at Kiao Chau bay. the railroad mo
nopoly of the Chang Tung province ant
the occupation of Kiao Chau bay, which
/ is a cOaling station.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Goldfish I'm Long Island sound.

IIoof-and- line fishermen are greatly en-
cited just at present over the appearance
Of enormous schools of cOdfish in the
waters of Long Island sound, north of
this village. in the memory of the old
est resident such an occurrence has never
been recorded. While the sound coast
has always been q favorite fishing local
ity for certain species of fish. cod has
never before been captured in these wa
ters. Parties are fitted ont each day
and hurried preparations are being made
to land the new corners. which average
from three to six pounds weight each
The first to discover the Goldfish Mt the
sound was the crew of the East Marion
life-saving station. Selden Case. a mem
Der of the crew. told an Eagle reporter
today that catches were made daily by
the crew at the station. as many as thirty
five having been captured in one hour.
Cod have been picked up lifeless along
the sound shores in a well-preserved con-
dition, and this is an indication of Il
school not far off, for when cod re-
ceives sand in its gills 1t Immediately
chokes and browns. Therefore. it Is
generally supposed that big schools, which
in their wanderings have ventured too
near the shore until caught in the surf.
which gathers sand as II rolls, caused
the death of the cod found on the shore.
Each day brings fresh reports of catches
made in the vicinity stated. Several
traps set along the coast for the purpose
of catching edible fish have captured fine
quantities of the cod during the past
week. -Bro0klyn Eagle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
November Deficit Over SS,OOO,OOO,
Excluding Union Pacific


Washington, Dec. 1.-The comparativs,
statement of the government, receipts ana
expenditures shows that the total re-
CENTS for the month of November. 1897,
were S43.363,60 of which SIS, l94GlS
was received from the reorganization
committee of the Union Pacific Railroad,
making the ordinary receipts for me
month 500. 1851 S7. The total expcndi-
TIRES for November were S37.S1O,S3S. of
which S4.549.36S was cash in the Union
Pacific sinking fund turned into the treas
ury and repaid TO the appropriation from
which it had originally been drawn.
Hence the months disbursements IT,.
crrde this sum. The ordinary rcceipts Of
tho month. therefore. were S2l; l6S,'jI
and thn ordinary disbursement S333 l.
20. leaving a deficit of $S.O92.4 S3. The
roccints from customs werc S9.S3o...0l
a falling off of about 100000 rs COM
norod with November. 1896. The. re-
cnints from internal rcvcnue were Sl3'-
53O.G49, gain of about $43O'OCo Tor ire
The excess of expenditures. over re-
coints for the five months of the present
fecol wear, independent Of the proceeds
If the sale of the Union Pacific Railroad,
wns S4G.101, 494.
The government has received .aaoner
,,ormont of Sc. 100000 on account OF The
Union Pacific sale. which ST. c leaves 'ne
from the committee S31 lo3'ooo. 10 De
noid in four equal installments' the h 81
IN January 6, 1898.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
First Union Pacific Payment Saved
the Debt From an Increase.

the Debt From an Increase.
Washington, Dec. 1.-The December
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close of business November 80,
1897, the public debt, less cash In the
treasury, amounted to 81 900, 226. l66. a
decrease since October 30 of ST. ,33S, lbs.
This decrease is accounted for by an
Increase in cash due to the deposit Of
one installment of the proceeds or the
sale of the government in the Union
Pacific Railway. But for this transac-
ton the cash in the treasury would
have been $771 ,005 less than last month.
The debt is recapitulated as follows:
Interest bearing debt, $S47 ,365. G29;
debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, 1881 $50; debt bearing no in
terest, 1881, 1893. 125; total, $1,229, 800,
OPS. This amount, however, does not
include $579, 1920, 1888 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding which are
Offset BE- an equal amount of cash IN
the treasury.
The cash in the treasury is classified
as follows: Gold, $194 ,OS9, 260; silver
$507, 656, 1882; paper, $105, 1856 1871; bond.
of disbursement officers, balances, etc.
$3S,907, 251; total $S46, 409,O76, against
which there are demand liabilities
amounting to $625. S45, $40, leaving thu
net cash balance 500, 663,559.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
CHEROKEE NATION SCANDAL
IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS WILL.
DE BROUGHT AGAINST CHIEF
AND OTHERS.
CHARGES MADE BY THE DELAWAR[S
Alleged That Freedmen Had No
Right to IL Share of the Cherokee
Money-NeEroes Shipped In to
Act aS Claimants.

st. Louis. Dec. 2.-As result of
meeting held in this city to-day by mem
bers of the Cherokee council. proceedings
for impeachment will at unce bc brought
against Chief Mayes of that nation and
his council. j. b. Raymond. William
Vann and George Sanders. members OF
the subcommittee recently appointed by
the council of the Cherokee nation to In
vestigate the alleged fraud In the pay
ment of 100000 to the freedmen of the
nation, by which II is said $128, 900 was
stolen. came here with the speaker OF the
Cherokee house and Il. w. Perry, clerk
of the senate, for the purpose of investi-
eating charges made by X. G. Adams
attorney for the De!awares. A meeting
was held last night and ngnin today the
train time this afternoon. ]. Il. Raymond
and William Vann left here with afiida
Wits which they will use as basis for
impeachment proceedings as soon as they
reach Tallequah, |. Il. After these two
members left. the committee continued in
session.
r. G. Adams. attorney for the Della
wares. came to st: Louis in advance Of
the committee and will remain several
days. He acted AZ spokesman for the
committee and said:
1.-THE committee came here to me. They
called me to account for charges brought
against the chief and council OF the Cher
okees and called on me to prove my
statements. was ready for them with
afiidavits which were convincing.
Impeachment proceedings can be the
they were defrauded Of their rightful
shares of the money from the sale Of thu.
Cherokee strip and other lands.
"When we sold our lands at Fort Leav
enworth In 1867 and bought communal
right in the Cherokee nation, we were
in the position Of stockholders In bus.
mess concern. The consideration we paid
land in the nation. The first trouble
came when the Cherokccs rented certain
lands for pastures. They contended that
we had no right to rental. though they
did not question our interest In the land.
The supreme court sustained us and with
! the Shuwnees and the negro freedmen
we were awarded $4,000 Of the rental
money collected In 1882 and 1888. Since
then we have got no portion of II.
when the Cherokee strip was sold we
were entitled to our share Of the DtIr-
chase money. We contended all along
that the negro freedmen had no right n
any share. as they had paid nothing for
the communal interest. When the money
from the sale was distributed. 100000
was set aside for the freedmen.
1--WE contend that this appropriation
deprived us Of portion Of our share
of the money. We have what we regard
as conclusive evidence that 1000 negroes
! were brought into the strip to act ns
claimants and received n portion OF tho
money. The connection Of H.. H. Kern
and J. Milton Turner of st. Lors with
them il considered by the committee.
cnn not tell whose testimony was taken
or the exact nature Of the evidence. II
was considered conclusive"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09

Public opinion is that the appeal will not
De sustained by the higher court.
Resident Americans are taking action
for the reception of William j. Bryan
in an appropriate manner and without
regard to party affiliations. Mr.. Bryan
will be received with cordiality in all
circles here on account of his political
prominence as leader of the democratic
party.
In the eastern part of San Luis Potos
(state) there Is so great Il lack of labor
ers that women have been organized into
bands as cutters Of fire wood and for field
labor. The proposition to import Jap
anesc colonists grows In favor in central
and northern Mexico.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Taylor Topics.

Taylor, Tex. Dec. Maj. JOS. D..
Sayers of Bastrop was here today on
his way to Washington to attend the
coming session of congress. Maj. Sayers
stated that he was well pleased with
the outlook for his nomination for gov
ernor. Williamson county will, without
a doubt, support Maj. Sayers.
C. w. McAnulty of Circleville shipped
from this city today seventeen fine
chickens to the poultry show at Little
Rock, Ark.
Rev. r. ]. Duncan. pastor of the Meth
odist church, will commence protract-
ed meeting at the Methodist church on
next Sunday. Professor Hemphill will
lead the singing. Rev. Duncan has in
vited Elder G. b. Renshaw Of the
Christian church, Rev. L. ID. Noel CT
the Presbyterian church, Rev. b. j.
Skinner of the Baptist church and Rev.
s. b. Bixler of the Cumberland I'resty-
terrain church to assist him and it will
be large meeting.
Constable S. a. Gamble returned from
Austin today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED
In Parts of Austrin-TrOOps Dispers,
1iObs.

MODS.
Prague, Dec. martial law has been
proclaimed here. as well as in the judi
cial districts of Karolcmthal. Weinberg
and Smichow, as result of the recent
riots.
Rioting was resumed here at 8 o'clock
this morning, when stores and houses in
two streets of the old town were pill
LACED. Several battalions of infantry and
two squadrons of cavalry were called
out to dispense the mob.
Two additional battalions Of infantry
from Koenigsdratz and three battalions
of infantry from Thereinstadt have ar
rived here.
The burgOmastcr and the municipal
councillor today submitted to the gov
ernor complaints against the German
students in connection with the recent
disturbances. The governor said he was
compelled to admit there was no justifca-
ton for the excuses in this city and he
further declared that the utmost rig0r
would be exercised In order to re-estab-
fish order and protect the property of
Germans.
There were further excuses today Mt
Weinberg. The police were obliged to
use their revolvers. There were other
acts of pillage at Zeskow. but the mobs
everywhere were quickly dispersed. The
town is tranquil this evening and is being
DatrOllpd by troops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
LIVE STOCK QUARANTINE.



st. Louis. Dec. IA conference was
held In this city today between the chief
Of the bureau of animal industry Of the
agricultural department and the sanitary
boards Of Missouri. Illinois. Indiana.
Ohio. Kentucky. Tennessee. Arkansas.
Wisconsin. Kansas and Oklahoma for the
purpose Of fixing the quarantine lines for
1893 80 as to protect all northern terri
tory from Infection without unnecessary
hardship to the southern states. II IL
proposed to adopt quarantine regulations
that viii be just TO al interests and to
ask the secretary Of agriculture to take
immediate steps for the prosecution OF
all violntors.
One hundred breeders and live stock
dealers from the states named were pres
ent WHEN the meeting was called 70
order.
A letter from Secretary OF Agriculture
Wilson regretting his inability to attend
was read and the request that full re-
port OF the meeting be forwarded %
Washington. The session WIS consumed
In selecting committees. The meeting
will probably last two days, 1t II the
first gathering looking to the orranIza
tion Of the national commission to act
with the government IN protecting fhe
health Of live stock n the nortbs