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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
PROBATE COURT.

Estate of F. l. Meyer, deceased; will
admitted to probate and letters tes-
tamentary granted to Maria Anna
Meyer without bond. j. c. Dielmann,
Peter Schiffers and Fred Balm ap-
pointed appraisers.
Estate of Maria L. Rivas, deceased;
letters of administration granted to
Antonio P. Rivas. Gustav Frasch,
Fred Balm and Thos. P. Mccall ap-
pointed appraisers. t
Estate of Nicholas H. Van Sieber-
gen, deceased; will admitted to probate
and letters testamentary granted to
Lucy Ochse Van Siebergen without
bond.
Estate of Elizabeth Layer, deceased;
will admitted to probate and letters
testamentary granted to Louis Layer.
Jacob Weber, Thos. P. Mccall and
Gustav Frasch appointed appraisers.
Estaet of A. & w. Schlichenmaier,
minors; letters Of guardianship grant
ed to VIM. Schlichenmaier without
bond. Fred Balm, Gustav Frasch and
VIM. Edgar appointed appraisers.
Estate of NJ. A. & G. s. Anderson,
minors; letters of guardianship grant,
ed to James Anderson; bond $4,000.
and ]. NJ. Dukes appointed apprais-
ers.
Estate of Alice WEIGH, minor; letters
of guardianship granted to H. Bohart;
bond $4,000. H. B. Salliway, Richard
Kirchner and Simon Koenigheim ap-
pointed appraisers. ~
Estate of Henry d. Caughan, n. c.
M; letters of guardianship granted to
Kate Cowart; bond $1,000. G.. Hues-
Ter, Henry Stucke and VIM. Hoehing
appointed appraisers.
Estate of Mehlin minors, Albert G.
Mehlin qualified as guardian and al
lowance granted for support Of minors.
Estate of Junghaenel minors, appli-
cation for allowance for support and
education of minors granted.
Estate of Otto Kramer, deceased;
order of sale granted.
Estate Of S. NJ. Ellis, deceased; mo-
ton for payment of claim continued.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
BRAZILIAN BATCH.

Budget of News From South Americas
Chief Republic.
New York, May 21.-The Herald's
correspondent in Rio Janeiro, says:
Brazil is taking steps to strengthen
her navy. The president will ask Con-
gress to Immediately appropriate mon
ey for the purpose of constructing one
iron clad, two cruisers and eight tor
pedo boats.
A treaty has been signed by Brazil
and Peru to report a boundary land
mark.
Reports have reached Rio Janeiro
that the government troops have again
met defeat at the hands of the fanatics
near Canuduo. 1t is also reported
that Juan Bradaso, one of the leaders
of the fanatics, is dead.
1t is stated that the vanguard OF the
government troops has been destroyed.
A bill has been offered In the chamber
of deputies offering an award of 500
centavos for some method Of protect
ing citizens of Brazil from yellow fe-
yer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
IS AN EMBEZZLER.

Cincinnati, May 2l.-Geo. Hobson
had been recorder of Hamilton county
for six years previous to entering on
his duties last September as clerk of
the courts. 1t has since been found
that he was short about 100000 as re-
corder. Now the experts examining
his records as clerk, find that he is al
ready short s2S,400, as clerk although
he held that Office only six months,
His trial begins Monday on three in
dictments for forgery, embezzlement
and other charges.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
UNCLE SAM RAISES CAIN.

Sam johnson, better known as Uncle
Sam, an old colored man, was arrest
ed by Mounted Officers Mitchell and
Van Ripper last night at his home on
Victoria street and Jailed him on the
charge of being drunk and disorderly.
This morning he was before the re-
corder and from outward appearance
came no nearer being sober than
when locked I'D last night, and his
case was continued until tomorrow,
Officer Daniels signing his bond.
1t is believed that he is slightly out
of his mind and excitement makes
him worse. That was the cause of his
arrest. He imagined devils were after
him and began to raise a disturbance
and some of the neighbors telephoned
for the police and had him arrested
for being drunk and disorderly, when
in reality a charge of lunacy would
have better suited the occasion.
Later a charge of insanity was made
against him in the Probate court and
he will be tried on that charge tomor-
row afternoon. 1t is said that he re-
Gently received fall which affected
his mind. He is usually one of the
chief marshals of the 18th OF June
parade"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
FLOODS IN NEW MEXICO.
Houses Washed Away and Thousands
OF Sheep Killed by Hail.


Denver, Col, May 21-According to
dispatches from New Mexico, heavy
rains have so swollen the Rio Grande
and other streams that considerable
damage is already done, and more
threatened. The valley north and
south of Albuquerque has been mum
dated. The small Mexican villages of
ranchers at De Atascisco, Los Padillos,
Barelas and Atrisco, near Albuquerque
are partly submerged and number of
houses are surrounded by water. If
the rise continues and the Rio Grande
sweeps over its bank to a greater ex-
tent than at present, a number of
adobe houses will be washed down,
valley farms will be obliterated and
there will be great destruction to all
farmers. A number of men are
watching the dyke north Of Albu-
querque. The heavy hailstorm killed
thousands of lambs, besides a great
number Of sheep. Near Las Vegas
and Springer, and up through the Red
river country the streams are reported
to be out of their banks, and bridges
are washed away, impeding travel for
several days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
GREEKS FOUGHT WELL AS USU-
AL BUT BAD GENERALSHIP
LOST THE BATTLE,
Greeks Reiterated In Great Disorder
And We're SuIlen, Saying That
If They Could Not Fight
They Would Go Home.
Other News.

New York, May PA special to the
Journal from Athens says:
At Z o'clock Monday evening your
correspondent stood on the heights of
Domokos, watching the gradual sub
siding of the battle. The Christian
villages set on fire by the. Turks
burned on the plain below. This
throws some light on the lamblike way
in which the Turks are supposed to be
making war.
The right wing, driven into it's Sec
ond line of defense, was holding it's
own although the men were sent to
assist it. The adjutant of Prince
Constantine said: The prince has
been confined to the house with indi-
gestion. His battery and three others
have been held in readiness"
The Greek commander-in-ch will
find it difficult to explain why from
IL o'clock to sunset none of these bat
teries were sent to help the hard press
ed right wing. The two regiments of
the Turkish sharpshooters, who had
shown such daredevil courage in at
lacking the Greek front, had been
checked.
The battle, however, was over. The
Turks had shown great qualities as
soldiers, manouevred their guns with
the greatest dispatch and their infan-
try advanced so rapidly the wonder
was where it came from. The Turks
on the right showed utter disregard
for danger and death. The Greeks
had held their own except on the right,
where lack of management prevented
success.
The Greek commander was unpre-
pared for an attack, although he had
been in Domokos a week. Big siege
guns had to be brought into position
after the battle had begun. The ca
valry was pushed from pillar to post,
as IL no one knew what to do with it.
The prince had viewed the battle
from the front door of the house. Your
correspondent tried to send dispatch
but the prince, with a pale, drawn face
held the wires five hours personally,
communicating with Athens. He is
said to have wired to the king among
other things: THE army is lost. Save
u.s."
Then followed the saddest event since
the war. The Greek army, sullen and
indignant, but. without panic, left Do
mokos. The men did not care to keep
order. Cavalry, infantry and artillery
mixed together, plodded along the road
to LAMA.
Thousands of peasants, refugees from
the Thessaly, in oxcarts on mules and
afoot, carrying every species of house
hold furniture, mixed in the rush.
Throughout the long dark night this
medley of human beings toiled weari-
ly up the hills. The wounded, in
spring carts, were jolted over the road.
Many died on the way. At break of
day your correspondent ran across the
prince sleeping in his carriage drawn
up by the roadside. Soldiers were
deserving in large numbers, saying:
IF we are not allowed to fight, we will
go home" The Greek army had be-
come a headless rabble.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
GASOLINE EXPLOSION.

st. Louis, Mo-, May Alan explosion
of gasolene last night resulted in the
death of Mrs. Ada Mohr, SO years old,
her 1S-months-old baby and Hugo
Howard, Is months old. Mrs. Bessie
Howard and VIM. Howard, her 5-year-
old son are probably fatally burned,
while Max Gumbert and Henry Sur
man was badly burned in attempting
to rescue the unfortunate victims.
The explosion occurred in the rooms
occupied by Mrs. Lohr. In order to
make fire in the cook stove burn fas-
ter Mrs. Mohr poured gasolene over
the wood.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
SPANISH CRUELTY.
Drag a Wounded Man Through the
Streets Tied to a Horses

Tail.
New York, May PA special to the
Journal from Havana, via Port Tam
pa, Fla, says:
A shocking story of Spanish cruelty
verified by consulate representative
of the United States, comes from San
ia Clara province. The Cuban leader
Charles Aguirre, who was officially an
nouced to have been killed by Spanish
troops under Gen. Obregon in an en-
gagement near Santa Spirit fort
night ago, was a matter of fact made
a prisoner after having been serious
ly wounded. Learning that he claim
ed American citizenship, his captors
are said to have tied him to the tail
of horse and dragged him through
the streets of the village of Arroyas
Blanco till death claimed him. Gen.
Obregon, after learning the fact, Sc
verely reprimanded the minor officials
directly responsible for the brutal ac-
ton and directed that the body be
properly Inferred,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
AN AMERICAN IMPRISONED
Now Asks Damages For
His Ill Treatment,
WAS CAPTURED BY RUSSIAN Of
FICIALS AND SUBJECTED TO
HUMILIATION,
Charged With Becoming A Citizen
Of The United States Without
The Cars Permission" And
Held For Trial On Such
An Accusation.
lew York, May 21.-The Herald

New York, May 21.-The Herald
says:
John Ginsborg has asked the secre-
tary of state to collect $4,000 for him
from Russia to recompense him for
unjustified Imprisonment and in-treat-
ment by the cars servants.
He tells story which is supported
by official papers.
He was born in Loheshin, Minsk
Pinsk, Poland. He came to America
when he was IA years old, and on Aug
ust 10, 1886 took out naturalization pa
pers before the United States Circuit
court in Wilmington, Del, where he
saved a little money and in October
1894 made up his mind to visit his pa
rents. He secured passportN good for
two years signed by Secretary Gresh-
am. When he reached Hamburg his
passport was examined and approved
by the American vice consul and he
proceeded through Germany without
any trouble. He entered Russia at
Schuchin, frontier town opposite
Prostken, Prussia. He went at once
to the custom house to present his
papers and was Immediately arrested
A charge Of trespassing on government
property was made against him. The
police, instead of releasing him, how
ever. proceeded to strip him of his
money and clothing which they sold
Then they locked him up once more
without his passport or papers, with
out telling him why.
From Schuchin they sent him by
short stages from one prison to anoth-
er to Pinsk. He was often confined
for weeks at time in prisons, by the
way, where he says he was fiogged
and subjected to other i'll usage.
At Pinsk he was informed that he
would be held for trial on the charge
of having become a citizen of the
United States without having asked
the leave of the car. His sister and
some friends secured bail for him and
he was released, but without his pass
port he could neither get employment
nor leave Lohesin. He says he was
often without sufficient food and that
he was in constant fear of being sent
to Siberia.
He laid his case before the United
States minister, Clifton r. Breckin-
ridge, who took lively interest in it.
Consul General Carroll also interceded
for him.
Ellis counsel has sent his claim for
damages to the state department.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
LABOR BUREAU OFFICERS.

Nashville, Tenn, May 21.-The Ma
tional Association of officials of Blu
reaus Of Labor Statistics today elect
ed Carroll D. Wright, United States
commissioner of Labor, president; Jno.
T. McDonough, of New York, vice
president; Halford Erickson, Of Wis
cousin, second vice president; Jos. l..
Cox, of Michigan, C. D. Wright, Wash
ington, D. c., S. B. HORDE, Connectl-
cut, ]. NJ. Clark, Pennsylvania, c. H.
Meyers, Maryland, executive commit
tee; S. B. Boone, Connecticut, secreta-
ry aid treasurer. Detroit was select
ed as the next place Of meeting. Re-
ports were made and several papers
read.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
ATTEMPT TO KILL THE PREsI-
DENT.

New York, May 21.-A special to the
Herald from Montevideo says: An
other attempt has been made to as
sassinate President Bordia Of Uuru-
quay. The first attempt was made by
a boy who tried to shoot the president,
the last by means of a bomb which
was sent to the president from La
Plata Argentina and which he receiv-
ed recently. The bomb was in box
arranged so that it would explode
when opened. Fortunately suspicion
was aroused and the box was turned
over to the police and detected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
TRYING TO SAVE HIS NECK.

San Francisco, Cal, May 21.-Theo.
Durant's attorneys, having exhausted
every other means to save their clients
neck, have again appealed to the SUI
preme court, this time pasing their
motion for stay of the execution upon
alleged errors on the part OF Judge
Bahrs at the time of his passing SEN
tence upon the convicted murderer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
MURDER TRIAL POSTPONED.

Wichita, Kas., May 21.-Ex-Sheriff
]. V. Cunningham, of Taylor county,
Texas, under indictment for the kill
ing of Joseph B. Mcmahon, the circus
man appeared for trial yesterday, but
his case was postponed to September
8. Many Texans were here in Cum
ningham's interest. He vas released
on bail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
THE TAX ON WHISKY.

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 21.-The whole
sale whisky dealers have sent letters
to Ohio senators in reference to the re-
duction of the tax and bonded period
They ask that the tax on distilled
spirits be fixed at the rate which will
produce the greatest revenue and that
the ponded period in that event be
made not longer than three years on
further productions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
REFERRED TO GENERAL ALGER

Washington, May 21.-Judge Advo-
cate General Of the army has COM
pleted his examining of the record Of
court martial in the case Of Captain
Henry Romeyn, Fifth infantry, con-
victed of assaulting Lieutenant
o'Brien, same regiment, at Fort Nc
Pherson, Georgia. The case is now in
the hands of Secretary Alger for re-
view.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
ASSOCIATED PRESS OFFICERS.

Chicago, May 21.-The board Of d.
rectors of the Associated Press met
yesterday and elected the following Of
ficers:
President, Victor F. Lawson, Chica-
go, ILL.,; first vice president, Horace
White, New York Evening Post; Sec
ond vice president, Hoke Smith, At
lanta Journal; secretary, Melville E.
Stone; assistant secretary, Chas. E.
Delhi
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
GAS MEMS MEETING.

Cincinnati, May 21-The Western Gas
association decided to meet next year
at Mount Clemens, Mich, May 10, 20
and 81. Many papers We're read and
discussed. Last night delegates were
entertained by Gen. Andrew Hocken-
looper, Norman KEENAN, and others
of the Cincinnati Gas company.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
TO ENFORCE THE LAW.

Frankfort, KY, May Ex-Governor
Bradley has directed State Inspector
Lester to start on tour of the coun-
ties where toll gate outrages are be-
ing perpetrated to cooperate with the
officers of the those counties and aid
them in enforcing the mob ordinance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
ANOTHER FREE AID
For the Armours Who Will Furnish
Stockmen and Farmers With

Kansas City, Mo-, May 21.-The Ar
mours of Kansas City and Chicago and
several large stockholders of the In
terstate National bank have organic
ed trust company TO be known as the
Kansas City Cattle Loan Co., which
will lend money to farmers and stock
raisers through local stock commission
merchants, taking as, security chattel
mortgages on stock. They will deal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
RIrY1NG HORSES.

New York, May PA special 20 the
Herald from Buenos Ayres, says:
1.-The British commission which came
to Argentina to buy a great quantity
of horses for use at Cape Colony has
made several big purchases. Two
steamers loaded with horses have al
ready sailed for Cape Colony and ne
gotiations for still further purchases
are under way.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21

in cattle paper, buying from commits
sion men and selling to eastern stock
brokers. The new corporation will
have a capital stock of half million
dollars. The organization will furnish
money for which commission men and
stockmen have hitherto gone to st.
Louis or the east.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
MATHEW LAFLIN DEAD.

Chicago. May 21.-Mathew Latin,
one of the oldest residents of Chicago
and one of the founders of what is
known as the Laf1in-Rand Powder Co.,
is dead, aged "a years.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
FIGHTING FOR FOUR DAYS.

New York, Nav 21.-The Herald's
correspondent in Montevideo telegraphs
that fierce fighting has begun for four
days near the Brazilian country. The
fighting is still in progress and both
sides have sustained heavy losses.
Las Mas, one of the rebel leaders,
has continued at the head of his forces
for the four. days in spite of the fact
that he has been seriously wounded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21

Come one, come all. to the IVY
Club e. cursion mkt Sunday. -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
F, GrooS ( Co., Bankers.

AND DEALERS IN EXCHANGE.
Sight drafts on the principal cities
of the United States and on all Euro
pean countries. Also drafts on Mon
terey, Mexico, payable in Mexican dol
lars. Foreign coin and currency
bought and sold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21

TRY
The LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE
to Texas cities and towns. New sta
tions opened continually and addition
al facilities added. Ask central for
party wanted.
SUBSCRIBERS
can talk from their own telephone.
OTHERS
from telephone toll stations.
NJ. F. THOMAS, Local Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-18

.'who's Your Friend ?" Well Received at
the Academy.

Jolly Robert f. Graham and his very
competent company made hit at the
Academy last night. The audience was
not large one. The theatre-going pubic
knew little or nothing Of the new pay
in which Mr.. Graham is starring TINS
year. who's Your Friend?' THOSE VINO
witnessed the play were thorougn,y
amused They had a good, hearty iaush,
and doubtless every one there ieit lhit
he would not have missed II Tot inc
price Of admission. ,..,.
The play abounds I'm ridiculous sltua-
tions. and is full OF mirth and merrimehl'
II IS one Of the most iaughable prouuc-
lions which has been seen mere lot
long time. and Mr.. Graham himself does
clever bit OF work, assisted by WeH-
balanced support
Messrs Lucius 3. Jackson. Charles
Craig. Martin Hayden. and Misses jose
phyne Newman and Freddie Huke ac-
quilted themselves i'm "A highly creditaple
way There was not a dull or tlresome
scene in the play. IL was received enthu-
siasticallv. and once the audience insisted
upon calling Mr. Graham and the others
before the curtain.
who's Your Friend?" will be repeated
this afternoon and tonight.
The next attraction will be Lillian Lewis
next Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-18
READINo, IN. NoRFoLK, rI-o.
These Two Games CIo.ed the Season at
Reading.

READING PA, Sept. l7.-special.-The
Atlantic League season closed on the
home grounds this afternoon with two
genes with Norfolk. The clubs split even
Norfolk taking the first and Reading
ihc second game.
Both were played and were interesting
throughout. IN the first game. Mcintyre
and Bishop were the opposing pitchers
and an even number Of hits were made
OF both. Bishop. however. was more ef-
fcctivc at critical times and this won for
the visitors.
IN the second game McMackin and New
ton were the opposing pitchers. Nc
Mackln pitched = fairly steady game. but
Newton was hit hard and when hits were
most needed.
No brilliant plays marked either OF the
gnmcs. The score:
Trfref Game
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-18
.,rrRSoN. ArHLETICS. 3.
The Ouni,ers Had = Chance for Tie u" ''''
seventh, but Let II Go by.

PATERSON, n. J., Sept l''-Sp''''''
The Patersons played an elegant game 'n
the field and hit Osborne at oppoItu.nl'e,
moments The game was d CloSV IN.
tw.o SINGLES and home run by kelster
netted tho locals four runs. ...,.
The visitors had a chance IN the seventh
inning "a tie the score. having three men
an bases with one out An inteld ny ana
a strike-out settled their chances, now
ever. The score follows: