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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
THAT MURDERoUs SHERIFF.
Committee to prosecute Martin For
Murder.

Chicago, Sept. 20.-There is a move
ment on foot in Chicago to determine
whether Sheriff Martin, with his depu-
ties, can be prosecuted for the shoot
ing of the strikers at HaZelton, Pa.
The plan is to create a central COM
mittee, made up of subcommittee
from the Lithunians, Poles, Bohemians
and certain labor orders, the member
ship of which is composed of these
classes; then collect fund and. EN-
ploy lawyers to take charge of and
push the case. The Lithunians met
at Church Hall, Thirty-third and Au-
burn avenue. Speeches were made
and resolutions adopted condemning
the action of Sheriff Martin and his
men. Every speaker urged that what
ever is attempted towards redress for
the alleged wrong committed at Hazel
ton should be within the limits of
law.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
RELIGION IN THE WOODS.
Gulf Shore Excursion to the Suther-
lond Snrings Comn NIeetino

Gulf Shore Excursion to the Suther-
land Springs Camp Meeting.
The Gulf Shore ran an excursion
from San Antonio and intermediate
points, as well as from Stockdale, to
the big Methodist camp meeting at
Sutherland Springs, yesterday.
The train left San Antonio at $50
and ran to the Springs, picking up pas
sengers all along the line. From the
Springs the train was carried on TO
Stockdale where n large crowd. was
taken aboard and brought back up 70
the meeting.
The Stockdale people were returned
in the afternoon at four and the San
Antonians at 3 O'Clock, all having en-
joyed a perfect day.
Rev. Collard, an evangelist of state
wide reputation, is conducting the re-
vival. The meeting only opened Sat
urday and two conversions were ST.
cured at yesterday mornings service.
Rev. Collard preached excellent and
stirring sermons at both services yes
terday, which were appreciated by his
hearers. He is assisted by his daugh-
ter and son, the former being the or
ganist, while the latter conducts the
singing.
The seats were covered with canvass
which prevents the rain or sun strlk-
ing the congregation. The meeting
will continue for the next two weeks,
during which time the Gulf Shore Will
give excursion rates TO parties deSir-
ing to attend from this city.
Vice President ]. w. Graves, Assist
ant General Manager ]. S. Fry, Gener-
al Agent ]. G. Fry, wife and children
and Mr.. A. J. Fry, of the Gulf Shore,
went down on the excursion and spent
the day at the springs.
The train was in charge of Superin-
tendent l. L. Thomas, with Engineer
Van Hauton at the throttle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
ANDREE,s lN MESSAGE.

Copenhagen, Sept. 20.-A dispatch
received here from Mammerfest, the
northernmost town of European Nor
way. says the whaling ship Faak, has
brought there the third pigeon dis
patch from Prof. Andree, who left the
Island of TromsOe, in a balloon on
July 18th last, in an attempt TO cross
the Polar regions. The message is as
follows:
July 10, 1870 p. m, latitude S2.2
north, longitude, 12.5 east. Good
voyage eastward. All well"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
WHAT ARE THEY AT.

st. Louis, Sept. 20.-John Jacob AS
tor, S. V. Cruger, j. w. Aucnincloss,
Stuveysant Fish, president of the Illi-
nois Central; j. L. Harrison, vice pres
ident of the Illinois Cepsral from New
York and j. w. Downe, Chicago, ar
rived here last night on a late train.
They Immediately retired and refused
to be interviewed. Their object in
coming to st. Louis is not known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 20.-The county
against Sheriff Cunningham, of Abb
lene, Texas, under indictment here for
the murder of John VI. Mcmahon, pro-
prietor of McMahon's circus several
months ago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington, Sept. 20.-Weather for
Western Texas: Generally fair to-
night and Tuesday, with variable
winds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
PERU HAS A CINCH.

Who Pays the Foreign Creditors Of
the State.
New York, Sept 20.-A dispatch to
the World from Lima, Peru, says:
The chamber Of deputies has agreed
to appoint a special commission OF
five supporters of the government and
five of the opposition, with full au-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
BANK CLOSES.

Rico, Colo, Sept. 20.-The Bank of
Rico closed its doors in voluntary
liquidation by order of ]. E. Mcclure,
the president. The depositors will be
Maid in full
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-20
MINISTER TO ECUADOR.

Washington, Sept. 20.-President
Mckinley today appointed Archibald
J. Simpson, of Arizona, minister to
Ecuador.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
GEORGIA DAY AT NASHVILLE.
The state Expected 90 Have 1000
People at the Exposition.

Ah' oNNAN HAUffANu " hhNt fgNNV
People at the Exposition.
Nashville. Tenn. June 2.-Desplte the
rain at noon. which prevented thousands
who had been waiting for confederate day
10 attend the exposition from going. there
werc morning. afternoon and evening
throngs In every building; the attendance
during the week has been very great.
Georgia troops arrived this morning to
take part In the exercises on Georgia day,
next saturday An entire regiment, the
Fifth Georgia Infantry, went into camp
They viii be the escort to Gov. Atkinson
who, with his stan, Will arrive tomorrow
morning The commissioners OF Georgia
will also arrive tomorrow morning Mem
bers OF the Atlanta exposition Will attend
about ffty IN number. In addition, tho
Georgia Press Association comes on the
same train with Gov Atkinson.
As there are nov 1000 confederate vctor-
ans from Georgia here, nearly all OF whom
will remain. ana including tho Georgia
troops. those coming In the governors y
party tomorrow. win roll the number up
10 $500 or 1900 from the state, insuring n
great celebrate Of Georgia day To-mor-
row afternoon Gov. Atkinson and Gov.
Taylor will review the Georgia troops on
the military plaza.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
Welded A WEALTHY WOMAN.
West VIrgInIa's Governor Marie
Judge Camden's Widow.

West VIrginia's Governor Marrics
Judge Camden's Widow.
Wheeling, w. Va, June A.-Hon. George
w. Atkinson, governor of West Virginia,
was united in marriage tonight at Clarks-
burg, the home OF the bride, to Mrs. Myra
II. Camden, widow Of the late Judge G. d.
Camden. The ceremony took place in the
presence OF only few immediate friends
and had not been previously announced
for tonight, the public understanding be-
ing that 1t would occur tomorrow.
Mrs. Camden the bride, inherited a large
fortune from Judge Camden, who has been
dead several years, the title TO which es-
tate has been contested by other heirs The
will, which was protested was declared
valid by the courts, but recently the mat
ter has been revived by the charge that
the widow signed certain papers Illegally.
The wedding tonight grew out OF the gov
ernor's desire to give his fancee a hus-
bands protection In the new legal COM
plications.
The governor and his bride left for
Washington and other eastern cities, and
will end their tour IN Louisville, KY,
where he has an engagement to deliver
an address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
HAIL KILLS DOGS AND HORSES.
STONES WEIGHING IL TO 16 OUNCES
FALL AT TOPEKA.

Dead Birds Found Everywhere
Several Persons Injured in Runn-
wRys-ROofs of SeVeraI Buildings
Cave in-rerribIe Havoc Played
with window GIass-strect Car
Roofs Pierced.
Topeka, Kan, June A-The worst hail
storm known in the history OF Kansas
struck this city shortly after o'clock TO-
night
Hailstones weighing 12 to l6 ounces strip
ped the trees Of their foliage. smashed
window panes on every hand. including
the finest plate glass, store fronts, cut
down telegraph and telephone wires. rid
died awnings and inflicted unprecedented
damage throughout the city.
Dogs were struck in the streets and In
stantly killed
Horses were knocked to their knees.
Runaways occurred throughout the city.
When the fury of the storm had passed,
dead birds were found everywhere.
A heavy wind and terrific lightning ac-
companied the storm.
Topeka tonight looks like a city that
has Withstood a siege Of war guns. There
are not dozen buildings In the town that
are not almost windowless and many
roofs are caved In.
The roofs OF street cars also were
pierced.
The damage wrought can better be im-
agined when it is known that the hail
stones ranged in size from that Of a hens
egg to an ostrich egg and that thirty
minutes after the storm one hallstone was
in circumference.
Surgeons are busy dressing the wounds
of persons injured in the storm and reports
of injuries continue to be received. Many
were hurt in runaways on the streets.
The following are among the most Sc
riously hurt:
FRANK BRAINARD, hackman, skull
fractured.
ROY WHITE, leg broken.
MRS. MARY HIGHES, arm broken In
runaway.
D. X. LEE, bad scalp wound.
MISS ANNA FENTON. head cut.
FRED HOTTER, head cut.
The damage cannot be estimated, but Il
will amount to thousands.
Window glass Is already at a premium
here and tonight three carloads was or
dered from Kansas City
Street car traffic is stopped and the elec
trio lights are out, owing to the demorah
zation Of the electric system.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
FISH HATCHERY ron GEORGIA.
Congress Apt 10 Make an ApDropria.
ton 20 Establish One.

Washington. June Ex-senator Bacon
went before the Senate committee on APP
propriations to-day to urge an amendment
to the deficiency bill providing for a fish
hatchery in Georgia. He argued that the
government has given but little assistance
to the southern states, south OF Virginia,
in the cultivation of food fish and there
Is not a hatchery in North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia or Florida.
The committee, after hearing Senator
Bacon's statement concluded to insert in
the bill a provision authorizing the fish
commission to select a desirable site for
a hatchery in Georgia and report to the
regular session of congress how much
money will he required to locate and es-
tablish hatchery in that state 1t Is the
understanding that an appropriation will
be forthcoming when the fish commission
ers report Is received.
Senator Bacon Is taking a great inter-
est in the subject Of Ash culture in Geor-
gia, and he thanked the committee for its
nberality and justice In considering his
request
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
ADMIRALs AT WINDSOR.
Received by the Queen and Enter
tnined at Luncheon.

Received by the Queen and Enter
tained at Luncheon.
Windsor, Eng, June 4.-The lords Of
the admiralty and all the admirals of the
foreign ships, which are taking part in
the naval review off Spithead on Satur-
day next, including Rear Admiral Miller,
u. s. NJ, were received by Queen Vic
toria at Windsor Castle to-day. Each of
the admirals was accompanied by aide-de-
camps. those of the American admiral be-
ing Commander William H. Emory, chief
Of Admiral Miller's staff; Lieut.. J. c.
Colwell, naval attache Of the United
States embassy in London, and Lieuts.
Rogers and Andrews.
The admirals were met at their station
by royal carriages, and were taken to the
castle through a shower OF rain. At the
depot and at the castle for this occasion,
detachments of blue-jackets formed the
guard of honor.
The British first lord OF the admiralty.
Right Hon. George ]. Goschen, was In full
uniform, and the admirals were ablaze
with decorations and resplendent IN full
dress. At the castle they were entertain
ed at luncheon and were afterward re-
ceived by the queen.
They were entertained at luncheon In the
Waterloo room, which was decorated with
the flags OF the different countries repre-
sented at the reception. The queen re-
celved the admirals sitting, and spoke
very cordially TO Admiral Miller, who then
presented the members OF his stan 70 her
majesty. The naval officers were after
ward shown through the castle.
The queen, the Empress Frederick and
the Princess Beatrice drove out az Wind
sor this evening and witnessed n pictures
que carnival procession arranged by the
towns people
The Daily Chronicle understands that
the queen has devoted a large sum Of
money for the relief Of the Thessallan
refugees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
COLORED CANDIDATES.
The Georgia Contingent AGnin
FIOcling About the Pie Counter.


FIOcking AbOut the Pie Counter.
Washington. June 24.-Judson Lyons Is
expected here tomorrow to renew his
appeal to the President for the Augusta
postmastership.
John Deveaux. who is after the savan-
nah collectorship, is also expected here, to
head off Joe Doyle, who is after the came
Office.
Nj. b. Morton, who wants the Athens
postmastership. arrived here this morn
ing and help to swell the Georgia contin-
gent clustering around the administration
pie counter.
This gathering of the Georgia republican
clans means that a combined effort is to
be made to induce the President to recog-
nize the colored brother. Pledger has re-
mained here patiently while every foreign
position he desired has been filled. Lyons
has seen white republicans In the various
states called to the throne to receive their
reward for services rendered to the Nc
Kinley movement Deveaux, Morton and
Rucker have pleaded in vain for some as
surance from headquarters that their
claims will be recognized sooner or later,
and they are now growing desperate, as
the plums rlpen and fail into other laps.
Just what methods they propose to resort
to to force the administrator hand will
probably be decided at the conference to
be held after Lyons Deveaux and the
other members OF the colored combine ar
rive here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
EDWARD DEAN COOKE EXPIRES.
The Congressman Carried on by a
CIOt on His Heart.

The Congressman Carried on by a
CIOt on His Heart.
Washington. June 2.-Congressman Ed
ward Dean Cooke was found dead In his
room at the Cochran hotel this morning,
about o'clock, from a clot on the heart.
Mr.. Cooke retired about IL o'clock last
night. apparently in the best Of health.
About 1 o'clock this morning the night
clerk was called to his room, and found
him suffering from nausea but he soon
recovered and declined TO have n physi-
clan called. Nothing further was thought
of the matter until Mr. Cochran returned
to the hotel about o'clock this morning
and went to Mr. Cookies room to inquire
how he was. Mr.. Cooke was dead, and the
physician, who was Immediately summon
ed said that he had apparently been dead
for several hours.
The members Of the Illinois delegation
were notified. and the sergeant-at-arms
took charge OF the body. which will be
prepared at once for shipment to Chicago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
WILD EXCITEMENT AT KEY WEST.
whites Ready Ia Lynch n RRvisher
ana Negroes stand by Him.

Jacksonville. Fla. June 2L-A Citizen
special from Key West says: Two un-
successful attempts we're made to-day "a
lynch the negro rapist, Sylvester Johnsons
who assaulted Mrs. Atwell yesterday. Tho
negroes Of the city are upholdlng the ac-
cused villain.
During the preliminary examination. G.
B. Pendleton arose In the court and asked
the audience II there were not enough
whites present to take the negro and hang
him. Great excitement cnsued. and loud
cries Of 'Yess" were heard from all parts
Of the room. but nothing was done. and the
negro was safely removed to the jail Lat
cr mob OF negroes attempted 20 kin Pen-
dleton. but the authorities lnterfered and
protected him. Intense excitement pre-
walls and the Island City Guards wiz
sleep at their armory tonight. although
they have not been ordered into service.
Threats 10 raid the armory have been
made ana serious trouble is fearcd.'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
Kandahar gave speclal reoeptIOn 70 the

Kandahar gave a special reception to the
Indian officers.
So far as the London public is concerned,
the fetes are virtually ended. Some illu-
limitations will be continued until the end
of the week, but many houses, together
with the decorations. are already being dis
mantled.
The very oppressive heat of the day was
followed this evening by a sudden wind
much damage in various parts of the
country. The heavy rain has thoroughly
soaked the remaining decorations here,
while there have been floods along the
Thames valley, and roofs and steeples
have been damaged and trees destroyed.
At Norwich two men were killed by
lightning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
WINDSOR CASTLE ILLUMINATED.

The Celebration Practically Ended
so Far as the Public II Concerned.
London, June 2i.-windsor castle is bril-
liantly illuminated tonight with the
changing colors OF Bengal lights. The
magnificent spectacle Is visible for a dis
tance Of ten miles.
The day has been q busy one for the for
eign princes now In the city. They have
called upon each other az the various
houses where they are staying.
Large receptions were given this even-
Ing by the German and Austrian ambas-
sadors, and Lord Frederick Roberts Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
MAHER AND sHARKEY MATCHED
The Fight 10 he TO "a Finish with a
Side Bet OF $4,000.

The Fight TO be TO Finish With a
Side Bet of $4,000.
New York, June 24.-Peter Maher the
heavyweight champion pugilist OF Ire
land, and Tom sharkey. the "sailor lad"
of San Francisco. who also halls from the
Emerald Isle. were matched to-day to
fight to a finish.
The terms of the agreement are that the
men shall fight to a finish before the club
or Individual offering the biggest in
ducement, and for a side bet of 5000
Both representatives OF the fighters de-
posted $500 each to bind.
Richard X. Fox was made Temporary
stakeholder and on Aug 2, an additional
deposit Of $500 for each man will be paid
down in this city, making the full amount
Of 5000 a side.
The final stakeholder will be Al Smith
The referee is 10 be mutually agreed upon.
The articles call for the bout TO take
place within three months after the Sec
ond final deposit is made on Aug. 2.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
SPANS LIBERALS.

They Promise Reform For Cuba ~
Put in Power.
London, June 25.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says that at a meeting OF
the liberal club this evening senor sa-
gasta, the liberal leader read the new
manifesto Of the liberal party on the Gu
ban question. which proposes 10 guaran-
tee autonomy, sincere and thorough, dl-
rected by trustworthy and humane civil.
Ian agent. II declares that the closing
OF parliament compels the liberal party 20
appeal TO the nation direct.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
TRIAL OF MULLANE.

The Record of the Court Martial
Reaches the Navy Department.
Washington. June 2i.-The record Of the
court martial IN the case OF Commander
Dennis Mullane. late commandant Of tho
Pensacola navy yard, has reached the
navy department and ls now In the hands
Of the judge advocate general for review.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
CLOSE CALL AT A SWITCH.
Train on the Southern Narrowly Es-
caDes DeinE BADLY Wrecked.

Train on the Southern Narrowly Es-
caDes Deing BADLY Wrecked.
Lynchburg. Va. June 2i-An open switch
at a short piece OF side track leading TO a
turn-table came near causing serious
wreck on the Southern railway here to-
day The northbound fast mail, which
leaves here at $40 o'clock, ran into the
open switch.
Tho engineer applied the air brakes and
he and the fireman jumped. The engine
ran across the turn-table and crashed
against the side Of a rocky cliff beyond
The engine was considerably damaged and
the express car broken, but the damage
was not nearly as serious as might have
been expected.
Nobody was seriously hurt. The pas
sengers were considerably shaken up
but none was injured. How the switch
came TO be open Ia not known. IL Is rare
ly used.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
SEA LARK SAFE.
The Training Brig Puts Into Ports
mouth Disabled.

Portsmouth. Eng, June 2-'rhe train
ing brig Sea Lark, concerning whose safe
~ anxiety was expressed, as she was due
here on Thursday last. from Queens
Ferry. In order TO take part IN the naval
review OF Saturday next, reached Splt-
head safely to-day.
The brig had been disabled IN n gale.
ana had also been detained by head winds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
aN-e---------
LOOKS LIKE 4 LYNCHING.
The Sherin RepuIses n Mob, But n
Second Attack Expected.

stCUHu HItdCk EAUecteus
Jackson, Miss. June A.-This afternoon
a telegram for Lieut.. Gov. Jones was re-
ceived from the sheriff of Copian county
asking that a military company be sent
to Crystal Springs to prevent the mobbing
Of a negro murderer In the absence of
Gov. McLaurln, who is in New York, the
message was repeated 10 Mr.. Jones at
Woodville and UP to a late hour tonight
it was impossible to get communication
with him.
to the Copian county sheriff. who was
thrown on his own resources to protect
his charge.
At 10 o'clock an unsuccessful attempt
was made to lynch the negro and later
advices from the seat of trouble state
that the people seem still determined to
carry out their purpose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
Japan Charges Bad Faith.

London. June 25.-A dispatch 10 the
Times from Kobe, Japan. says that the
Japanese newspapers accuse the United
States OF bad faith with regard 20 Hawaii,
but that their tone II generally moderate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
BIG CROWD AT BUCKINGHAM.
over 1000 Persons Present at
brilliant Reception.

brilliant Reception.
London June 24.-On behalf OF her ma
jesty the Prince and Princess of Wales
gave a reception this evening at Buck
ingham palace. The occasion was one of
Unprecedented brilliancy, the guests num-
bering over 1,600 and including adj the
special jubilee visitors and admirals, cap
tains and officers from Spithead.
The ball room scene was one of dazzling
splendor. The guests promenaded
through the gorgeous salons of the palace,
while the bands played dance music. The
United States special envoy Whitelaw
Reid, Rear Admiral J. n. Miller, U. s.
N. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, u. s. A., and
their STATS, went to the ball in a body
from MIR. Reid's house on Carlton House
Terrace
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
vANAIxER RELEASED.
Ex-senator McPhersOn's AsAnIInnt
Let on with n Fine.

New York, June 2L-wllllam p. vana-
ken. who was acquitted OF trying 20 fell
onIously assault ex-senator John Il. Nc
Pherson OF New Jersey, to-day pleaded
guilty 20 carrying loaded revolver. Van
AIKEN was fined $40. which he paid and was
set at liberty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
American Society to Hold Its Next
Meeting mt Chnutnuqua.

Philadelphia, June 24.-At this morn
ings session of the American Library
Association, Miss Anna Wallace of Attain
ta Ga, made a strong plea for the selec-
tion OF Atlanta as the next place Of meet
ing. Others favored Chautauqua. The
question OF the selection OF the place was
finally postponed until this afternoon,
when Chautauqua was decided upon by
a vote OF - 10 %.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
SHOT orr HER HUSBANDS HEAD.

The Woman Taken 90 Atlanta 90
save Her From Lynchers.
Atlanta, Ca, June 2i-Enooh Jones had
his head blown on by his wife. ten miles
from Fayetteville to-day. lie seems 20
have been on a spree and there was a
family row. He was on the point OF strlk-
Ing her with a chair, when she picked up
the shot gun and fred upon him. The wife
was brought hero 90 keep Jones first
wifo's sons from lynchlng her. and IL now
n Fulton county fail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
InIon nf nrnnI,IIcn.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras. June A.-A
treaty for tho provisional union OF the
I'VE republics Of Central America has been
signed at Guatemala.