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


New Orleans, June 5.-The tugboat
Napoleon, owned by Captain John Bis
so, was burned to the waters edge
last night. The boat was lying at the
wharf at the head of Ursulines street,
and at 10 o'clock she was discovered to
be on fire. At the time Dave Will
loughby, the engineer, assisted by John
Strout, a deck hand, and Fireman Phil
Taylor, were engaged In cooling the
boilers. The fire spread quickly and
the lines holding the vessel to the
wharf were cut by Charles Randall, a
Waterman, and the vessel then
drifted down the river. Joseph Con-
nor and Henry Ashford, two sailors,
believing that the crew was yet aboard
got into a skiff and went after the tug.
Three strange men in a skiff also went
after the burning vessel. The strange
men got aboard the craft and loaded
the skiff with ropes and other proper
ty, but too much was put in the craft
and it turned over. One of men re-
manned on board the tug, and when
the fire became too hot he was seen to
leap overheard. 1t is believed that
he was drowned.
The two sailors say that when they
got near the burning tug the man
aboard threatened to put a bullet in
them if they came too near. He told
them that one slxiff had been sunk and
they, too, would go to the bottom If
they persisted in boarding the tug.
The Napoleon was valued at $1,000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
San Antonio Texas, Sunday Morning, June g. 1897.
BEATEN TO DEATH.
Horrible Fate of a Mississippi Negro
Convict in Camp.

Horrible Fate of a Mississippi Negro
Convict in Camp.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Meridian, Miss. June 5.-The follow
ing instance demonstrates the awful
results which so frequently grow out
of the Mississippi system of working
prisoners on county farms. especially
when the unfortunate prisoners happen
to fall into the hands of unusually cru
ell keepers. The atrocious tortures of
the Spanish inquisition have been
matched many times by the deviltries
of some of the keepers, who are gener-
ally men of brutal instincts. On May
81 negro was convicted in a justice
court on a trivial charge, and as pun
ishment, was ordered to the county
roads for a short term. Yesterday af-
ternoon, about dark, the negro was
brought to the county Jail for medical
treatment. He was perfectly helpless
and an examination by the county
physician disclosed the presence of no
disease. In two hours after his arriv
al at the jail the negro was a corpse.
His death occurring under such suspic-
| ious circumstances led to an investiga-
| ton. A coroner's jury has been inves-
| tigating the case today, and at late
| hour this evening rendered a verdict
| that the negro came to his death from
unknown causes, but recommended
the immediate removal of Sam Brown,
| the white manager of the camp where
| the convict worked. An investigation
of the negros body at the inquest
showed that he was a mass of bruises
and welts, evidently given him during
| his weeks service on the road. 1t is
the consensus of opinion that the ne
gro was beaten to death. Supervisor
Royal will take charge of the convicts
| ly Investigated.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
THE BIG DRILL.
ATTRACTING ATTENTION ALL
OVER THE COUNTRY.
Unusual Interest Being Manifested and an
Extremely Large Attendance
Is Assured on All Sides.

The great Interstate Drill now looms
up as the event of events for San An
tonic.
The letting of contracts by the asso-
citation for new seats to accommodate
5000 people gives the total seating ca
pacity 5000. Everything is to be put
in good order order and the bridges to
be rebuilt in Riverside park, so that
the vast crowds may have safe, am
pie and pleasant acces to the grounds.
The contract for all this work, as an
nounced in yesterdays Light, was let
to Messrs. Harrison & Massey at sS49.-
60. The contract calls for the compile
ton of the work by July 3rd, so that
entertainments now on foot for the cell
ebration of the Fourth of July may be
given there.
1t was learned at the Business
Mems club last night that the move
ment to popularize the drill through
out the county is proving successful
UeyOllu expectations. hc SOuhliy thu
city press have both undertaken to en-
ter into competition in placing the sub
ject before their readers and are join
ing hands heartily to bring a great
success to the enterprise.
There have been entries enough re-
ceive to assure star performance
each day. One of the leading compan-
les of the United States will drill each
day for the $4,000 prize, followed by
maiden companies, Zouaves and exhi-
bition drills by the cavalry, artillery
and infantry of the Texas Volunteer
Guard.
If present arrangements are execu-
ted battalion of infantry from New
Orleans will encamp with the Texas
Volunteer Guard and it's champion
ship form for the battalion drill will be
an object of admiration and of the
keenest interest to all.
kilograms have been received from
several companies not heretofore
heard from, asking for blank forms of
entry, and stating that they will be
present in large numbers.
The city must arrange to care for not
less than $4,000 visitors during the
unexpectedly five thousand a day
for eight days and 10000 on Sham Bat
tie day. Every indication now assures
1000 troops in camp, and crowd each
day surprising anything ever before
experienced by San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
The Senators Couldn't Touch Charley
Weber and Barely Escaped Shut
out-0ther Games Played.
BASEBALL BAROMETER,

A base on balls to Weikart, singles
by Spencer and Morrison and a sacri-
flee by Sullivan was all that saved the
Senator's from a shut out yesterday.
They were outclassed at every stage
though helped along by Umpire Dsw-
ey, who in his desire to be fair, gave
them much the best of everything.
The Bronchos did not get any great
number of hits but they contrived to
count when needed. The fielding
features were rather one-sided, though
Kohnle of the Bronchos carried off the
laurels by beautiful catches.
Umpire Dewey's rulings were of the
rankest kind, even worse than But
ler's Of the preceding day, and every
decision seemed to be against the home
team. Not that the decision should
have been given in favor of the home
team, for the Bronchos don't have to
win games that way, but they ought
to get what they are entitled to.
Jack Brennan will handle the indi-
Gator today, which is synonymous of
first class work, and both teams are
going to put forth their best efforts to
make it two out of three
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
WOOL GOES HIGHER.

Washington, June 5.-Advocates OF
the higher duty on wool are quite con-
fident from assurances received from
members of the finance committee, that
they will secure an increase over the
rates originally reported by the COM
mittee, of an average of cent a
pound. This increase would give a
duty of nine cents on first-class wool,
10 cents on second class land cents on
the lower quality of third class wool,
They are also hopeful that the dividing
line in third rate woods can be lower
ed to cents. Senator Warren is
among those who has expressed the
opinion that a concession will be made
and he says that if changes are made,
the schedule will be fairly satisfactory
to the wool interests. Senator War
rem also expressed the opinion that If
it is found necessary to appeal to the
Republican caucus increased rates
will be assured, as he has a promise OF
the support of the majority of the Re-
publican senators in aid of the propo-
sition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
STILL DOING NOTHING.
THE SENATE ADJOURNED AND
SNEAKED AWAY.
Until Next Monday-The Many Phases of
The Fes Bill Cause Negro to
Loom Up in the woodpile.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

SpeCldl wire 10 SUNDAY Llgnt.
Aunstin, Texas, June 5.-The Sem
ate was not in session today owing to
the fact that they had adjourned until
next Tuesday in order to let the House
catch up with them on business The
House was in session for short space
of time but did absolutely nothing.
Upon converting a call of the House
had to be made to secure bare quo
rum and Mr.. Doyle sent up bill to
exempt manufacturers from taxation.
The chair ruled that this was out OF
order under the call for the special
session. Mr.. Doyle gave his personal
assurance that the government was
not opposed to his bill The chair sta
ted that while that might be true he
could not receive the bill unless the
governor sent up a special message
along that line. Accordingly Mr.. Doy-
lie had to get out of the way as grace
fully as he could. The House then
monkeyed around for while and
without doing anything adjourned un-
til 10 o'clock Monday morning. 1t Is
thought that the House will pass their
fee bill finally Monday morning and
send it over to the Senate. The Sem
ate, or at least majority of 1t does not
approve of the House bill, neither does
the governor, according to statements
of friends, but it is being talked
around by the friends of the House
bill that both the Senate and the gov
ernor will swallow the House bill rath-
er than bring up row. There are
| others who say that the Senate will
! not accept the House bill so readily as
people believe but will make a fight
for their bill in free conference COM
mittee. The former anti fee billers
are all allied with the friends of the
Housebill at present and seem to want
to get that bill through. The genuine
friends of the fee bill legislation brand
the House bill as an abortion but the
former anti-fee-bill men say that II il
a hot stuff bill and the only thing that
ought to pass. 1t now remains to be
seen who can carry their point and
get bill through.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
ANOTHER HERO RESTING.
pecial Wire to Sunday Light.


London, June 5.-Corporal Jameson,
one of the heroes who took part in the
famous Balaclava Charge, died at Bar
row aged 81. His real name was Sam
uel Jameson Murdoch, but when he
enlisted at Glasgow in the 18th Hus-
sars he did so in the name of jamie
son. He was in all the engagements
of the Crimean campaign, and held the
British medal and clasps and Turkish
medals. He was several times wound
ed, but in the famous charge of the
Light Brigade he escaped unhurt. He
was rough rider" of his troop, and
was once shot in the leg when carrying
a flag of truce, and on another occa-
soin he received a treacherous thrust
from the bayonet of wounded Rus
sian to whom he was in the act of CIV
ing a drink, He resided in Barrow %
years, and worked as a basketmaker.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
HELPED DAD.
Father Killed and Son Executed for
Helping Kill Policemen.

Father Killed and Son Executed for
Helping Kill Policemen.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Columbus, Ga, June Sly. White
aged 20 years, was hanged here at 1882
o'clock this afternoon. He died game.
White was executed for his share in
the slaughter of three policemen and
the serious wounding of fourth, in
this city on the 14th of last October
His companion in crime was his own
father, ]. A White, drunken shoe
maker, who was himself killed while
resisting capture after the triple muir
der.
Shoemaker White was looked upon
as a simple minded old man who had
gained considerable fame by frequent
announcements of his candidacy for
various offices, always on the labor
ticket. He ran for mayor twice, for
sheriff once and even announced for
president of the United States. White
imagined he was being prosecuted by
the police and conceived a plan OF
vengeance On the day of the trag-
edy, White and his son filled up on
whisky, and arming themselves went
out for to make war on the police.
They met two officers and shot them
down. They then took refuge in their
own house, and when another officer
came to arrest them they killed him.
The old man was killed but the son es-
capped He was afterwards captured,
tried and convicted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
PROGRESSIVE MEXICO.
ial Wireto Sunday Light.

Special Wireto Sunday Light.
City of Mexico, June 5.-The contract
for supplying the city with electric
light expired in the month of No
vember, and as naturally expected, va
rious were the offers received by the
city fathers from other firms, who were
willing to enter into contract in sup
plying the city with light. The most
acceptable offer came from Messrs.
Jelmens and Halski, of Berlin, who are
doing a large business in electric plants
employing some $1,000 workmen; and
as it is one of the largest institutions
of it's kind in the world, it is but right
to persume that the municipality has
every guarantee for the contract to be
carried out to it's fullest extent. All
the wires will be underground and
each arc light will be of 2,000-candle
power.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
URoBING FOR TRUTH
And Bullet to Establish Guilt for a
Cowardly Crime.
Snecial NNire To SUNDAY LIGHT

And Bullet to Establish Guilt for q
Cowardly Crime.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.
New Orleans, June 5.-Captain Har-
per and Cyrus Grover are both in Jail
here, charged with the murder of Levee
Guard kaufman, on Bonnie Care levee
May 18th, full account of which APP
peared in the Light.
1t will be remembered that Grover,
after his arrest, made a confession in
which he charged that Harper COM
mitted the crime, and then threw
Kuhlman's body into the river. Gro
yer claims he was present at the time,
and that it was with his pistol that
kaufman was killed.
When the body was found, the next
day, the coroner viewed it. He merely
examined the wound, but failed to
probe for the bullet. 1t now transpires
that this piece of lead will play an inn
portant part in the case, and it is
absolutely necessary that it should be
found.
The coroner of st. Joseph parish will
come to this city tomorrow to exhume
the body of kaufman, for the purpose
of finding the bullet which ended his
life. AS stated in a former dispatch,
it is believed now that Grover murder
ed kaufman for a small sum of money,
and few articles of cheap jewelry,
and afterward concocted the story of
charging Harper with the crime.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06

MONTEREY BUDGET.


Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Monterey, Mexico, June 5.-Governor
Bernado Reyes has appointed j. A.
Robinson, A. Zombranosand A. VHer-
nandez, to represent the state Of Nu-
evo Leon at the Commercial Congress,
to meet this week in Philadelphia.
A. Munon has resigned as general
manager of the NJ. & M. G. railway,
and will leave with his family for Bel
GUM at an early date. >.
The Woodmen lodges of this city
unveiled the monument erected to de-
ceased members here yesterday.
The hotels here are full of visitors,
who all express themselves delighted
with this country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
VETERAN NEWSPAPER WORKER.
Snecial Wire to Sunday Light.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 5.-William
F. Clark, ST., is dead at the home of
his son in this city. He was supposed
to be the newspaper worker and editor
of the longest continuous service in
the country. With the exception of
three years, he had been identified
with the press since his fourteenth
year, and he was So years old. He was
one of the organizers of the Republic
can party in Pennsylvania. Previous
to the organization of the party he had
been leader in the anti-slavery agita-
ton and his house at Mercer, Pa, was
recognized as a station on the under
ground railway that took so many ne
groes from the south to Canada and
liberty. Mr.. Clark held an important
office in Pennsylvania under President
Lincoln.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
REVERSE THEIR DECISION.

On the Question of Amount of Bonds
A Railway Company Can Issue.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Austin, Texas, June 5.-The following
order was issued by the railroad COM
mission today:
In the case of the application of the
Red River and Southwestern railway
company for authority to issue stock
and bonds, the railroad commission of
Texas, in an opinion delivered on the
25th day of October, 1895, held that, on
the application of the railway company
for authority to issue bonds, it must
limit the amount of bonds to be issued
to the amount which would be due af-
ter deducting the whole amount of the
stock which had been subscribed.
In that case, on a proposed road 400
miles in length, it was shown by the
railway company that it had subscrib-
ed 81, 100000 to the mile in stock, making
$500 100000. The railway company ap-
piled to the railroad commission for
authority to issue bonds ON 1913 miles
of road partially constructed at the
rate of $1S,000.00 per mile: and by an
amended application asked for author
ity to issue bonds on that amount of
road at the rate of $20319.S1 per mile.
On these facts the railroad commits
sion held that, from the amount of
bonds which it might authorize the
railway company to issue, it must de-
duct the amount of stock which had
been subscribed. so as to keep the
amount of stock and bonds at an
amount not to exceed the estimated
value of the property and franchises
of the corporation. And that view has
heretofore been adhered TO in other
cases.
But upon further and mature delib-
Grafton the commission is of opinion
that, while there was an apparent rea-
son for that opinion, it may have erred
in holding that the company should
be charged with all the stock which
had been subscribed. And it is now
of opinion that the stock and bond
law is susceptible of the construction
that, in such cases, the railroad COM
panies need only be charged with so
much of the stock of the company as
the commission shall have authorized
to be issued. And this commission is
the more inclined to adopt this con-
struction for the reason that it is more
favorable to the construction of rail-
roads of this state. Under our decis-
ion, as made in the case of the Red
River and Southwestern railway COM
pany, a serious impeachment was placed
in the way of the construction of rail-
roads of any great length Hinder our
present view the impediment viii be
removed.
We therefore reverse our former de-
cision, and now hold that, in such cas-
les, it is only necessary to charge the
railroad companies with the amount OF
stock which this commission has au-
.thorized to be issued.
John H. Reagan, Chairman,
J.. ]. Storey,
Allison Mayfeld,
fe.r.f..~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
DIAZ IS GALLANT.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

Special WIFE 10 Sunudy LISHI.
City of Mexico, June 5.-The presi-
dent of the republic has issued orders
to the effect that Miss Manuela Garcia
Fuentes be awarded a gold medal and
a pension of $500 per year for faith
full services rendered as a public
school teacher for a period Of over 80
years and she will also receive di-
ploma to that effect. The lady who
resides in Topic is highly respected by
all who know her. Day before yes
terday Mr.. Luis E. Ruiz, director gen.
eral of public instruction, forwarded a
telegram to her congratulating her on
the happy event.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
SUMMARY.

81 MMAfL1
Errors-San Antonio 2, Austin 5.
Earned runs-San Antonio l,
Home run-Keefe.
Stolen bases-O'Connor and Petit
john.
Sacrifice hits-Kohnle, Weber, Keefe,
Bailey, Stanley and Sullivan.
Struck out-By Weber 3, Calliflower
Il.
Bases on balls-By Weber 2, CALI
flower 5.
First base on errors-San Antonio 3,
Austin l.
Left on bases-San Antonio 5, Aus
tin 9.
Double play-Stanley TO Knau.
Wild pitch-Callifiower.
Time-1:30.
Umpire-F. H. Dewey.
Today is the last game the Bronchos
play at home until June 16, when Par
is opens here, to be followed by the
other north Texas clubs. The Bron-
chos leave tonight for Houston, where
they open tomorrow for three games,
after which they go to Galveston.
They play az Austin next Sunday and
the rooters contemplate going over to
the Capitol City on an excursion for
the occasion.
Business Manager Weber pitched
for the Bronchos against Collifiower
for the visitors. Weber by his excell-
ent judgment kept his hits scattered
while the Bronchos touched up Coli
flower at the proper time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
HoNDo NEWS.

Special Wire to Sunday Light.
Hondo, Texas, June ga good rain
fell from the S. E., E.. and N. E., last
Thursday night helped out the corn
crop of Medina county considerably,
while it is a little late for some corn.
the majority of farmers will make a
good crop. Cotton is in fine shape.
Grass and cattle also.
This has been quiet week in Hondo.
Quite number will go to the Neu-
mann picnic on the Hondo. next Mon
day., it being the Quihi Gun clubs an
nual prize shoot.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
WIRES WORKED BADLY.
The Prize, Fight Pictures Postponed
and Will be Given Tonight.

The Prize Fight Pictures Postponed
and Will be Given Tonight.
The cineographic exhibition of the
Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight, given at
the Grand opera house last night, was
not quite so successful as desired. A
large audience was present to witness
a reproduction on canvas of the famous
Carson City fight, as if the fight was
actually taking place, but they were
disappointed. The machine did not
work we'll and the pictures were very
badly shown and the crowd
Immediately cried fake" and demand
ed the return of their money.
An announcement was made from the
stage, explaining that the wires work.
ed badly, and requesting that every
body holding tickets present same to-
night. when they will be honored. A
good exhibition is promised for to-
night Mr.. ]. ]. Ryan, of this city,
is in charge of the machine. He said
the pictures are perfect, but that he
had trouble with the wires last night.
Mr.. RYAN and Pat O'Hara gsye the
machine a trial Friday and speak very
highly of the pictures. M Ryan said
this is the first city in the bfate where
this machine is being exhiba I'd and ex-
poets to give a splendid ext Sbition to-
night. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
INDIANS ARE QUIET.
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

Washington, June ga telegram
from Captain Stouch, at Tongue River
agency, was received at the Indian Of
flee this afternoon, saying the Indians
are now quiet. He adds that the In
dian under arrest for murder will be
escorted by the military to the agen-
cy and delivered to the sheriff. The
message from Captain Stouch was da-
ted yesterday, but as it is sixty miles
from the scene of the trouble to the
nearest telegraph station, it was delay
ed in transmission.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
THE MIDLANDs SHUT OUT
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

special wire 10 SuHudy hlShb.
Denison, Texas, June 5.-The Deni-
son Tigers put up their best game of
the season today and easily shut out
the Paris Midlands. McGinnis pitch
ed a magnificent game, but five scratch
hits being made off his delivery and
but one free pass. His support was
the most brilliant ever seen on the
grounds for the first seven innings,
but twenty-one men faced him. The
Midlands made some costly errors and
were weak at the bat. Bridendolph,
the local substitute, umpired in the alb
sence of the regular umpire and not a
solitary kick was made against his de-
cisions. Score by innings:
Denison. - 1910 4-11-12-1
Paris .........O o 5000 o. o. SIS
Batteries: McGinnis and Alexander;
Isacs and Bowland; Umpire Mr.. Brie-
dendolph.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-06
HOUSTON DOWNS GALVESTON
Special Wire to Sunday Light.

Houston, Texas, June 5.-Today's
game was another in which Daveney's
work shone like whole constellation.
He made ten assists and put-outs out
of eleven chances and the error was
excusable. Huoston has given Nc
Gam and Turner for Parvin, Calves
tons pitcher. This gives Houston five
pitchers. The score by innings:
Houston .....1 o 3 0 0 0 2 0-7-11-3
Galveston 30 OIL 90 0 0 0-3-10-3
Batteries: Stultze mad Cote; Hous-
ton and ]. Hess; Umpire Mr.. Phelan.