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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
PILES ARE EASILY CURED.

Nature has provided specific for
piles. 1t is the active principle of the
common buckeye. This principle is
extracted by special process and in
combination with other remedies
forms Tabler's Pile Ointment.
This ointment cures nothing but
piles, but it cures blind, bleeding pro-
tubing piles every time. 1t makes
operations needless; cures when opera
lions fail This is why physicians re-
commend it. Bottles 80 cents. In
special tubes for handy application,
75 cents. Can be sent by mail. Sold
by e. Reuss and G. SchaSse. 1
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
TURNED RED INSTEAD OF WHITE.
COlored People of NorcrOss, Ca, Test
n Nostrum with Evil Results.

COlored People of NorcrOss, Ca, Test
n Nostrum with Evil Results.
A number of colored people in the
vicinity of Norcross, Ca, have just
placed q unique grievance into the
hands of the state authorities. Some
time ago there was advertised there and
elsewhere throughout the state by a
corporation doing business in north.
ern city lotion that was guaranteed
to make colored people white. The first
one to invest in the lotion was a very
black young woman, who is the wife of
Alfred Bolton, negro who operates a
creamery near Norcross. She secured
a quantity OF the stuff, and, following
the prescription on the bottle, rubbed 1t
vigorously into her skin The opera
ton caused intense suffering, because
the lotion was as hot as cayenne pep
per, but the woman persevered, and in
time her skin changed color as the adj
vertisement said IL would, but 1t turned
red instead Of white. Ugly scarlet spots
appeared on her face and body and her
hair came out. She appealed at last to
DIR. Richardson, a well-known white
physician, who found unEaistakablee evil
dences of poisoning. The woman is
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02

now critically i'll, and if she gets well
will be disigured for life. Her case
sounded an alarm among the negroes
and nearly score of others suffering
from the same complaint have gone to
physicians for treatment. The firm
which supplies the lotion will be prose-
cuted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
His Wife Hypnotized.

4 Hamburg woman who insisted on
committing suicide on a fixed date, with
no apparent reason, has been discovered
by Prof. krafft-Ebing, of Vienna, to
have been hypnotized by her husband.
He had insured her life for SC, 900 marks,
the policy holding good even if the per-
son insured committed suicide within
two months after it was issued. She
Is now suing for divorce.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
THE LIVER KEEPS PEOPLE WELL

When the liver is sluggish all other
organs are involved. You suffer from
Constipation, Biliousness, Jaundice,
Headache, Indigestion, Pain in the
back, Chills and loss of energy. You
will never know how promptly these
troubles can be cured until you use
Herbine. 1t cures quickly when 9th
er remedies utterly fail. Regulates
the liver, purifies the blood. Her5ine
is a harmless vegetable remedy that
gives new life and energy almost from
the first dose. Price 70 cents. Free
tr.:.l bottles at e. Reuss and c. Schas-
Sc. S-10-1yr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
A Means of Economy.

Mrs. Hardup-My dear, / positively
must have new wrap.
Mr.. 'Hardup-The price of coal has
gone up again. and I simply can't af-
ford it. The only thing can do will be
to take you south until Summarizes
ter .H
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
Brby wouIdn,t Mind

Aamma-Bobby, look out! You'll
drop the baby.
Bobby-That's just what I'm trying
to do. If he dropped from Heaven, as
you said, he can't mind this little fall
BROOKLYN Life.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
His List.

Jack-That man has many prominent
people on his visiting list.
Kitty-Is he society leader?
Jack-No, he's collector of bad
debts.-Up-to-Date.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
Am doubt swept Away.

Billings-Bosh! Don't tell me that
Banks doesn't care for his wife. Why,
that man is completely infatuated, and
have proof of it.
: Rockwell-What is your proof?
'He consented to take her for his part
ner in a rubber of whist the other
night Leader.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
Female FACTORY inspector.

Mrs. Martha Amy, of jamestown, has
been appointed Deputy Factory Inspec-
tor in New York. 1t is the first time
woman has held the office in that state.
Mrs, Alny is a prominent advocate of
equal suffrage.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02

what is the real difference between
character and reputation" asked the
youngest student
"a good character is luxury" said
the Cumminsville sage, ever glad to i'm
part information, ''but good reputa-
ton is a necessity Cincinnati En-
Quirer
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
Dnnger Eyerywhere.

Benedict see the insurance com.
panies claim that bicycling is more dam
gcrous than travelling either by rail OF
ship. a
BachcIor-Well, there are lot of mar
riageable girls riding wheels, for a facti
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
No Longer Exclusive.

so you won't.go TO Europe this sum-
ner?''
What's THE Use. It's getting so one
meets al of ores ,cighbors there
Nntrr' N.,''>
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
Origin of the Polka.

Sixty years ago an Austrian cook,
finding herself dull in the kitchen,
sang and danced in there for her own
amusement. The cooks mistress, hav.
Ing surprised her during her i'm
promptn dance, ordered her to dance
and sing in the presence of a dancing
master, who took notes of the per-
fornapcc. This was the origin of the
pollsa. w
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
me Deacon Gave I'D,

The Parson-Your neighborlooks like
a very persistent man. He doesn't
look as if he would give up anything.
The Deacon-Well, I've been passing
the plate for hard on ten years, and j
never see him give up anything yet
Yonkers Statesman.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
Their Next Embodiment.

Women who wear short hair will
become men in future world, so think
the Chinese.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-02
Quick Work

William Ellis. of Bristol. Pa. de-
horned seven cows in half an hour.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
BRAVE CONDUCT RECOGNIZED.
Battleship Maine Scene Of Pleasant
Event.

Charleston, s. G., February 49,
Charleston was thronged today by thous-
ands who came to see Admiral Bunoc'l
fleet pass in review before secretary Of the
navy Herbert. Secretary Herbert and
party arrived from Washington this
morning. At II O'Clock the secretary
and party went aboard the revenue cut
ter Colfax. Admiral Bunce also cam 9
aboard the cutter. The GUTTER carried
the party to the battleship Maine and all
went on board the warship. With the
ships crews drawn up on deck. Capt.
Crowninshields gave orders for naval
cadet Gherardi his life boat crew, and
seaman W. j. Creelman to step forward.
Addressing them, Secretary Herbert
spoke of their gallant conduct during. the
recent storm. The secretary presented
Creelman with a gold medal and envelope
containing 500. The visitors were after
ward entertained in the ward room of
the Maine.
Secretary Herbert requested that every
one should rise and drink the health of
Naval Cadet Gherardi, whose aallantry
was row the admiration of his fellow
officers aud the nation. Later the secre-
tary returned to the Colfax accompanied
by Admiral Luce, and the GUTTER steamed
down the line of warships, receiving
from each salute.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
IN THE SENATE.

Senator Hinkley of Franklin presented
an act to amend section 76, chapter 10,
RS, regarding the hearing of the fish
commissioners in putting close times on
streams and ponds. 1t provides that the
commissioners may upon petition of five
or more citizens extend shorter closer
time on inland waters as they deem
proper and that Is case the prayers of the
petitioners are not granted the citizens
who sign the petition shall pay the costs
of the hearing.
Senator Drummond'- of Cumberland in
PRODUCED all act to amend sections 81 to
SO inclusive of chapter 49, r. S., relating
to street damages and assessments. 1t
provides that when city officers or select
men of towns are called upon to give
hearing regardig the laying out Of street
these officials shall give thirty days no.
tice aud shall assess damages or benefits
to the best of their judgement. In case
land owners or abutters are harmed they
shall recsive damages. If they are
Bothered by new street they shall be as
sessed for as much as the betterment s
advance the value CT the property.
Thirty days are allowed for notiflca-
tions to pay assessments, notices to be
posted and published in newspapers.
Assessed abutters may have sixty days In
which to appeal from the Judgment.
After sixty days the bills may be collected
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
CELEBRATED GOLDEN WEDDING.
An Aged Wakefield Couple Who Were
Made One in Portland.

Wakefield, Mass, February 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abnsr j. Blanchard cele-
DRAFTED the fftieth anniversary of their
marriage tonight at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. H. P. Pinkham on Park
street. A large number of relatives and
friends were present, many from Boston
and Portland. Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard
were married in Portland and the same
year became residents of Wakefield,
where. they have since made their home.
They have three children, Mrs. H. p.
Pinkham, Mrs. May Hunting of Paw
tuoket, r. l., and W. 4. Blanchard of
Chicago. The children were present and
assisted their parents in entertaining the
guests.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
At Niagara Falls, N. y,
That Work Wonders.
What j. w. Griffit7is, M. D., PHI.
D., M. S., r. II. 8. L., Has Dis
covered.

In his various publications Dr. Grifiths
alludes to the cause of old age and rhen-
matism as brought on by excessive CAL
careous or lime deposits, carried through
the arteries and depositing in the pores
and joints, blocking up the blood vessels,
thus hindering nutririon.
This substance gets into the capilla-
lies OF the joints and stops the lu-
biicatiny process that keeps thu joints
timber; little particles get into the cells
of the stomach, of the bladder and kid
neys aud cause every form of indigestion
and Brigbt's disease; end this in time
brin' on excessive seoretions of uric
acid.
When the kidneys are healthy they ex-
pei the small amount of uric acid the
human sysetem generates and all is we'll.
But when the uric acid Is not properly
expelled it linda it's way into blood, and
Ia lodged with the excessive accumula-
tions of lime, mostly in the joints. Ills
acid, as well as the lime, Is insoluble
by any IF the animal fluids, and while
the umount of uric acid the system gem
crates daily Is infnitesimal, its steady
Accommodations finally bring on the most
painful anu persistent rheumatism. The
acid is frequently lod ged in tire great toe
joints, when the disease is called govt.
The joints of the hands are affected,
the fingers and entire hands are fire.
quently swelled or pulled up. =
1t is Known to all medicalmsn, at least,
that Uric Acid causes Bright's Disease
of the Kidneys, Gout, rheumatism,
Eczema, certain forms Of Dyspepsia,
NeuralgiH, Nervous Prostitution, etc.,
etc. This being the case, it goes without
saying thst mn agent that dissolves and
eliminates Uric Acid from the blood
must ba potent remedy in these and
all other ills (and they are many having
their origin in an excess of Uric Acid In
the b1Ood
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
MAJORITY Nominations in Bath.

Bath, February 1s.-The Republicans
in caucus tonight enthusiastically re-
nominated Mayor Bibber for a third
term. The A. P. A. element of the
party made desperate attempt TO nomi-
nate ex-Mayor John o. Shaw but were
showed under.
The Democrats tonight nominated for
mayor Joseph Tory, member of the
present city council, and head of large
manufacturing establishment here. Mr..
Tory is young man and very popular.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
Diamond Badge for Mckinley.

Detroit Mich, Feb. 1S.-An exceed
ingly handsome and costly diamond
badge was made by a jeweler of this city
to be presented by Postmaster General
Wilson to President-Elect Mckinley on
the evening of March on behalf of the
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity of
which Mr.. Mckinley is an active men,
Der. 1t is the regulation badge of the
fraternity, surrounded by sixteen spec
tally selected large blue-white diamonds.
A delegation of the fraternity will attend
the Inauguration when President McKin-
ley will wear the gift of the fraternity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
A Fund for John L,

Philadelphia, February 1s.-Philadel-
phia writer's have taken the initiative in
regard to establishing a permanent fund
for John l.. Sullivan, the ex-ohampion
boxer ofsthe world. At a meeting held
here last night $1,000 was subscribed by
the Quaker City athletic club. A oom-
mittee consisting of the sporting editors
Of the morning and afternoon papers
was appointed, .and VIM. II. Recap was
ohosensa committee of one TO visit Car
son City, Navada, on or before March
II, for the purpose of calling q meeting
of the sporting writers of the United
States and enlist their efforts in the ex-
champion IS behalf.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
OUR GREAT
NIAGARA
Ri Gu matte a Il d
Kidney Cure

Is perfect solvent for Uric Acid, and
when the Uric Acid Is dissolved, your
Rheumatism is a thing of the past. We
have evidence of solvent qualities of our
great Cure almost every day; men and
women who. six months ago were tortured
with swollen joints and stiffened limbs,
write to us or como and tell ns how our
Great Niagara Rheumatic and Kidney
Cure has gradually dissolved the uric
acid, lime accommodations and the
obnoxious matter was carried out Of the
system by the veins and sweat glands.
Then, too, our'Cure dissolves away the
foul communications around the kiineys,
and thus hits at the head of so many
IMPLICATED troubles.
II afflicted with Rheumatism In any
form, you
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
Mckinley Can Receive No More Callers

Mckinley Can Receive No More Callers.
Canton, February 1s-McKinley's con-
tsmplstsd trip to Cleveland has be Ell
abaa doned. It is not likely the major
will leave here until the FIRST OF Maroh,
when he starts for Washington. The pub
liz reception to have been rendered him
Monday under the auspices of the Bust
mes Mems association, has been aban-
doned. The President-eleot will receive
no more callers in Canton, save few
who come by appointment DR.. Phil
lips today said that Major Mckinley
must have perfect rest for the very short
period before departure. There was
not a caller of the ofiice-seeKar class at
the home today. Major. MCKINLEY took
two short drives.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19

The bill granting women the right OF
suffrage in Oklahoma territory was de-
feated in the House, II to ID.
George Dixon and Frank Erne, feather
weight champion Of Buffalo, were
matched last night to meet in 70 rounds
for the featherweight championship OF
the world at boxing show at the Broad
way Athletic club, New York, March g.
The torpedo boat Erriccson was put
inso commission at the Brooklyn navy
yard Yesterday afternoon. The Erricoson
was badly injured last summer but has
been repaired and as soon as she has
taken on stores and coal will sail to Join
Admiral Bunces' squadron.
The Massachusetts House yesterday
afternoon debated a resolution to amend
the constitution by striking ont the
work "male" from the qualifications for
voters. The resolution was defeated As
to SO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19

mats representing the great powers here
that tue Creek flotilla commanded by
Prince George be Withdrawn from retan
waters at once, M. Skonse, miuisi ertf
foreign affairs, sent to each minister u
note saying the withdrawal cf the )otilla
will be impossible until Crate is com
pletely pacied, and furthermore, that the
Grask government will not rescind its
orders to the Greek forces in Crete to OPP
nose the landing Of Turkish troops upon
the island. Col. Vassos, com manding
the Greek military fol ces In Crete, has
established Headquarters at Coma, and
is making preparations to attack the
town of Selino.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
TOBACCO AND COAL.
Ways and Means Committee Prepare
Schedules on These Articles.

Washington, February Is The NcKin-
this mornings session of the Republi-
can members of the ways and means
committee Under the present law the
duty is 40 cents ton for bituminous
and shale. The former rate of duty
was rs cents for ton of % bushels with
the rresent duty is 10 per cent advalorem,
was restored to former rate If 20 per cent
advalorein. The remainder of the sss.
sion WAS devoted to the consideration OF
the sundries schedule, which remains
asIthe unfinished business for tomorrow.
Tho committee this morning gave the
finishing touches TO the tobacco schedule
The several grades of tobacco have been
restored to the former rate. There was
some discussion as to the duty on filters,
which is now ID cents pound. 1t was
decided to double the duty on filleIs and
make ii at least 70 cents pound. The
Mckinley rate on leaf tobacco suitable
SO pound: if stemmed, 80. rs a pound.
In the present law, wrapper tobacco
unstemmed is $3.50 pound; if stemmed,
50. so pound.
The Mckinley rate on all tobacco other
than wrapper tobacco, in leaf, unmanu-
featured and not stemmed, is 35 cents a
pound; If stemmed, SO cents a pound.
Tobacco manufactured, of all desorip-
tions not especially enumerated or pro-
vided for in that act, was 40 cents a
pound. The former rats on snuff and
snuff flour manufactured of tobacco, was
so cents pound; ON cigars, cigarettes
and cheroots Of all kinds, ST. 80 pound
and IS per cent advalorem, with pro-
vision that paper cigars and cigarettes
including wrappers, should be subject to
the same duties as imposed on cigars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
FIVE PERSONS MURDERED.
Fr1ghtful Tragedy Ascribed to North Da.
kota Indians.

winona, N. D.. February 1s.-The
bodies Of Rev. Thomas Spiosr and wife,
their daughter. Mrs. VIM. Rousnde, with
her ons-year old child, and Mrs. Waldron.
mother of Postmaster Waldron, were
found on the Spicer plantation near
here today. All were horribly mutilatsd
and the tragedy is supposed to have
been the work Of Indians from,the Stand
ing Rock agency.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
MAY TAKE

EISH.-Al kinds. Raw Oysters, Raw
CLANS.
MEATS Tin moder alton. beef,
Mutton. Eggs, Chicken, Game.
BREAD AND FARINACEOUS Ar
TICLES.-Good Wheat. Corn or Barley
Bread, Rice, Brown Breads.
VEGETA BLES.- Vegetables,
such as Spinach, Celery, Salads, Crosses,
Radish.
DEsSERTS.-Milk Puddings, Acid
Fruits, Old Cheese.
DRINKS AND LIQUIDS. Tea,
Water, Buttermiilk. Cocoa Shells, MILK
with Lime Juice, Lemon and Lime
Juice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
"Pacified'' Pinar del Rio Scene of Fight.

Havana, February 18.-The town of
Dimas in the "pacided" province of
Pinar del Rio, was the scene today of
hot fight. A band of rebels attacked the
fort at that place and the garrison
mdae gallant resistance The insur'
gents were repulsed. The rebel losses.
if any, are unknown. Commander
Perez Of the gunboatsFlecha fired today
on che rebel quarters on the beach at
Santa Rosa, Pinal del Rio. The huts oo-
cup1ed by the insul gen rs were destroyed
and the rebels driven from encRmpment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19

by law; land may be sold at auction to
recover the amount due or they may be
covered by quit.
Senator Reynolds of Cumberland pre-
sented an order that the Senate adjourn
at s. 80 O'Clock Tuesday morning. 1t was
so ordered. Senator Walls of Knox pre-
sidsd during part of session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
Claim Agent an Embezzler.

St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 1s.-Daniel Haines
a claim agent of the National Belt route
was arrested at his home at Maiden
Missouri yesterday, on bench warrant
issued by the grand jury OF this city. 1t
is stated that Mr.. Haines is charged with
embezzling $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
CUT THIS OUT.

Our Great Niagara Rheumatic and
Kidney Cure Is sold by all dealers In
medicine.
Price 1.Uo per package, or g packages,
q full AZ months course. $780, There IL
no Substitute for our Great Niagara
Rheumatic and Kidney Cure. Insist
upon having it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
ITALIAN FORCES WILL INVESTIGATE.
The Report of the Massacre at Sitia Has
Reached Canea.

ITALIAN FORCES WILL INVESTIGATE.
The Report of the Massacre at Sitia Has
Reached Canea.
Canea, February 1S.-Rumors Of the
wholesale massacre of Mussulmans at
Sita have reached here some of tie re-
ports placing the number of the killed ut
2,01O, which includes almost the entire
Mosl elm population of the town. 1t is
said that men. women and children were
killed Unfortunately by the Chris
tians. Gen. Dor, who is in command OF
the 6 endarmes at Canea, has sent two
Italian officers of the Gepdarrnerie to
Sitia in Runboat to inquire into the
truth or falsity of the reports. The fort
at Doucoulis, garrisoned by 500 Turkish
troops has been besieged several days
by large force of well armed insur-
gents.
The Turks have refused to surrender
on any terms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19

Ellsworth, Feb. 19.-Robert Gerry the
present mayor and the nominee for
mayor of the Populist party was nomi-
mated by the Democrats at caucus this
afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19

People who live in the country should
keep Salvation Oil the infallible antidote
for the poisonous stings of bees and
wasps.