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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

and suddenly came upon three half
grown cubs rolling and tumbling over
each other in play. shot one and the
other two beat clumsy retreat. Set
ting my gun against tree 1 reached my
cub while he was still kicking.
Hearing noise, whirled around to
find the mother coming at me, her
mouth wide open and her eyes glazing.
There was no chance to reach the rifle
I'm no sprinter, and took the only al
tentative by shining up a tall pine tree.
She stopped a minute to examine the
victim of my shot and was more enraged
than ever as she came climbing after
me. Once in the tufted top of that pine
1 did some faster thinking, gentlemen,
than ever did on any question of state.
The bear was coming and losing no time.
was without weapon of any kind. 1t
looked as though bruin had the drop.
"But a man in my predicament over
looks no chance. in my vest pocket I
had well-flled match safe. In my hip
pocket was pint of brandy, minus one
moderate nip. In my hunting jacket
was a bunch of tow. 1 saturated that
with brandy, and, as the bear ap-
preached, l anointed her with the re-
mainder. Dividing the tow so as to
have two shots, l lit the first half and
dropped it on the bear. didn't need
the other half. There was a flash of
light as though a pan of powder had
been ignited. The air was filled with the
odor of burning hair. The bear let go
and fell down, because it was quicker.
Then she left fiery streak toward the
horizon and made moro noise than any
ordinary thunderstorm"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

Every wind that watts tidings from
Cuba confirms the conclusions already
arrived, at in this country, that Cuba
never was so near the dawn of her real
independence as now, also that Spain
never was in such straits at home or
abroad as this attempt to subjugate
Cuba has brought her into. The Span
iards are cooped up in the towns to
die and eat W the substance of the
government at. home. The Cubans
will till their fields and subsist on the
products of the isle. 1t is only a ques-
ton of how long a time Spain is going
to be able to stand the drain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested that the Honorable County
Commissioners court of Bexar county,
Texas, will convene as a board of
equalization at the courthouse, in the
City Of San Antonio, on the second
Monday in June, A. D., 1897, it being
the 18th day of said month, at ten
o'clock a. m, to equalize the assess
ment lists Of property rendered for
taxation for the year 1897 and will
continue in session until the business
before the board is disposed Of
Published by order of said court
Given under my hand and seal of said
court, at office, in San Antonio.
IL. 81 Texas, this 2Sth day Of May,
1897.
THAD. w. SMITH,
County Clerk Bexar County, Texas.
5-29-1Ot
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

The Irish members of Parliament
withdraw from all participation in the
Jubilee exercises. 1t is not consistent
with their views of what the jubilee
stands for. The years of the queens
reign they are ready to celebrate. but
not the triumph over Irish nationality
those years have witnessed. There is
at least honest consistency in this
thing, but it is very suggestive.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
DO YOU sUFFER FROM PILES ?

If you only knew what thousands of
people have learned, you would suffer
no longer. Surgery has been the on
ly radical help for hemorrhoids pro
truding piles and that often fails. The
discovery that the common buckeye is
a specific for these troubles makes IL
easy to do what operations have fire.
quently failed to do. Tabler's Buck
eye Pile Ointment positively cures
every form of Piles-blind, bleeding,
itching, and protruding. The remedy
that has cured thousands will not fail
in your case. Price in bottles, 80
cents; in tubes, 75 cents. Sold by e.
Reuss and G. Schasse 4
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

plants house. Instead the, trunk curls
itself tenderly in an arch over the head
Of the keeper. Toms big mouth opens
and the watchers begin to tremble.
But Tom, with infinite tenderness,
takes Snyder's head in his mouth, curls
his strange pointed under lip under
Snyder's chin, and gently projects his
soft, pink tongue and ticks Snyder's
cheek, while The audience holds its
breath at the climax of the kiss. 1t is
a sight for an artist. The elephants
under lip curling piSturesquely under
the mans head and the trunk CURING
gracefully over the strange picture are
unique.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
RALLARD,s SNOW EMINENT

is remedy that would be in every
home If all knew what thousands in
all parts of the continent have learn
ed. Those who have used ordinary
liniments are amazed at what Snow
Liniment does and the rapidity with
which it does it. Cures Lame Back,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sorness, Brui-
SEES, Strains-Muscular pains any,
where. Equally good for animals.
r. E. Morse, travelling salesman, Gal
weston, Texas, says: "Two bottles of
Billiards. Snow Linimnet cured me Of
Rheumatism of three months stand
ing" When buying, remember Snow
Liniment has no substitute. Price,
so cents. Sold by z. Reuss, and G..
Schasse. q
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

motion to the United States Senate in
it's discussion of the tariff can ponder
over the words of Senator Vest that
."the tariff had made more progress in
three days than the Wilson bill made
in three weeks Vest has been the
great obstructionist on the Democratic
side, making most of the motions to
change, and he knows just what he is
saying. The Senate has got down to
business and Reed will see that no ac-
ton of the House will really interfere
with the work of the Senate. After
tariff then will come Cuba.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
ElEPHANTINE KISSES.
They Are Cumbersome, But Gentle
and Genuinely Sincere.

They Are Cumbersome, But Gentle
and Genuinely Sincere.
Here is a picture of the biggest kiss in
creation. The illustration represents
Tom, the elephant in Central Park, New
York, bestowing an osculatory salute
upon his keeper.
Keeper Snyder has several times saved
the lives of men who have tried to take
care of Tom, and this makes the mon
ster kiss all the more wonderful.
Want to kiss me, Tom?" remarks
Snyder.
Then Tom acts. And such an act!
He turns his immense head around. Sny.
der takes step nearer. Tom raises his
head and elevates his trunk as if he were
going to trumpet for war in the ele
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

Mr.. Charles H. Wetzel, of Sunbury,
Pa, was so much pleased with a
remedy which cured him of rheuma-
tism that he made affidavit to the fact
for publication as follows: This is to
certify that on May 18th walked into
Melick's drug store on pair Of crutch-
es, bought bottle of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm for inflammatory rheuma-
tism which had crippled me up. After
using three bottles am completely
cured. I can cheerfully recommend
1t. CHARLES H. WETZEL."
Sworn and subscribed to before me
on Aug. 10. 1884. Walter Shipman, ].
P. Pain Balm is for sale at rs and
80 cents per bottle by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

The Best Observation-Disclosures
Pain Balm is the finest on earth, write
Edwards & Parker, of Plains, Ga. This
Is the verdict of all who use ii. For
rheumatism, lame back, sprains, swell
lings and the numerous slight ailments
and accidents common to every house
hold, this liniment has no equal. With
1t in the house, a great deal of pain
and suffering may be avoided. For
sale by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
TO CORRESPONDENTS:

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should be accompanied by the name Of
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on the part of the writer. Write on
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Anonymous communications will not
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respondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

The House of Commons has put it
self on record and has evicted the Irish
members. The habit of eviction seems
to be catching, but it was hardly to be
supposed that Commons would take
the role of distraining landlord and
turn the Irishmen out of that body
neck and heels.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
BLAZING BEAR STORY.
Although freed, the Hunter Gave
.Bruin n Warm Reception.

They were spinning yarns of the
chase, and this, according to the Detroit
Free Press, was the contribution of the
congressman: "After a pretty hard
campaign went with hunting party
to the upper peninsula. I'm not a
Leather Stocking or Daniel Boone
with a rifle, but I'm far from having to
go inside and close the doors in order to
hit a barn. I'd brought down deer and
bagged any amount of small game, but
wanted bear. One morning I had
tramped an unusual distance from camp
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

The situation at Austin is very much
as it was four months ago. Whether
the slippering that School-master
Charlie has recently administered to
the Legislature will have any effect
upon the extra session legislation is
one of the things that the outcome
alone will reveal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

The attempt of the State Legislature
change the rules of the regular session
so that the obstreperous minority
could not block legislation is failure.
1t is the decision of the speaker that
the old rules are good for the obstruc-
tionists this session.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

Greece has found out that she is her
own worst enemy. At least if she hasn't
yet made the discovery she is in fair
way to, for the Powers are seriously
considering the need of placing ade-
quate forces in Athens at the request
of the king to secure his personal and
family safety
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

The calamity bowler is doing his
prettiest to make the country dissatis-
fed With its progress. The mercan-
tile agencies rise to say that the coun-
try does not know how good business
really is.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

There is hum of preparation in the
whole air of Texas that seems to pres
age some active railroad building this
coming year. There is no surer sign
of returning prosperity than this. An
other line or two into and out of this
city would not damage her commerce
a single hair.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
BUCKLBN's ARNICA sALyD.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

Some of the Senators are hungry to
protect Jews in Russia and Christians
in Turkey. This is according to Gun
Their, but the charity that begins at
home turns it's weather eye on Cuba.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

They are dandies" said Thomas
Bowers, of the Crockett, Texas, Enter
prise, while writing about DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
pills for sick headaches and disorders
of the stomach and liver.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
BARGAIN IN TYPE.

For Sale: 500 pounds Bourgeoise:
BOO pounds Minion; 200 pounds Non.
pareil Roman type, In good condition,
Also 90 fonts OF display letter-Job
faces. Apply to t. B. Johnson, Man
ager, 8 A. Light. 12-19-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.
The following named are authorised
solicitors of the Light:
II, G. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
W. T. SCHUMACHER,
DAN c. BITTER, Subscription.
HARVEY L. STEELE
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking q re-
Saipt.
T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

The case against Boothe-Tucker, for
maintaining a disorderly house in his
New York barracks, is decided against
him. His English salvationists are too
noisy for the average American nerve.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

Al Collins, the dudest niger in st.
Louis wins the great cake walk at
Kansas City and is now accepted as
the ebony Ward McAllister of the met
ropolis of the Mississippi valley.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.

Mr.. Dan. c. Bitter, from date, has
been given entire charge Of the City
circulation Of the Daily and Sunday
Light, and will deliver papers to sub
scribers and collect for same. All COM
plants for non-delivery and changes
can be given to him or telephoned to
the Office.
T. B. JOHNSON,
Manager San Antonio Light.
Fan Antonio. Texas. May 9, 1895.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
EXCURSION no AuE,s pARK.

Sunday, June 9Th. Round trip, 80
cents. Music and refreshments. Tick
cts on sale at Louis Book Store and at
depot. Trains leave Arkansas Pass de-
pot at $3.50 in the morning and at 2 in
afternoon for the park.
Returning trains leave the park at 6
and 8 p. m. Delightful time insured
A picnic for families. Under the au-
spices of the Chosen Friends. Trains
stop at Commerce street crossing both
ways. 5-30-6-2-4-5-6.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

Col Watterson has the Cleveland
third-term-bee in his bonnet But it
is all in his mind. There is no third
term possible for Grover, and there
never should have been a second one.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

The Massachusetts, Humane society
is doing a splendid work against in
discriminate vivisection.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
MONDAY, MAY 81, 1897.

Missouri girl takes the honors in the
Ward Seminary graduation exercises
at Nashville, Tenn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT-It is
terrible accident to be burned or scald-
ed; but the pain and agony and the
frightful disfigurements can be quick
ly overcome without leaving a scar by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

Kansas Populists are splitting on the
question of free whiskey, but they
stand to the free silver.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
DIR. APPLEwHITE

Has removed his residence to Ill HERR
street. Res. Telephone 511: Office Tel.
I'll Night calls attended to. 5-12-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
DON'T WALK,

But call on Fred. Small for the incest
turnout In the city when you wish
20 take drive. He Is with u. !
Woodward, Main Ave. Tel. 500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31
GO TO

VIM. Cameron & Co., for door and
window screens, corner Lamar and
Chestnut and 306 South Flores street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

CEMENT AND LIME AT HENRY
PAULY'S. TELEPHONE So. 5-1S-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-31

All contracts or bills MUST be 'ap-
proved by the Secretary or Manager.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-04-25
CAYLOR EXPLAINS SOME OF IT'S
FAR-REACHNG FEAT
URES.
SOME HISTORY OF THE MAN.
Is THE REBELIIOUS PITCHER
MASTER OF THE BASE BALL
SITUATIONs
WILL HE FIGHT TO A F1N1sHs
Other Players Also Inclined to Find
Fault With League Con-
tracts.

Special Correspondence of the Globe.
NEW YORK, April 22.-Nine years
ago a big. rosy-cheeked young man Of
eighteen years was working in a mat
tress factory at Indianapolis for wages
of $40 week. Occasionally he got a
half holiday, when he would hurry
away to some one of the numerous
open lot ball fields in the suburbs and
indulge in his favorite sport. This big,
strong young workman liked to pitch,
and he did his work for the amateur
mines so we'll that the attention OF
John T. Brush, owner of the Indianap-
oils league club, was called to him.
The Indianapolis club needed pitchers,
and Brush gave this big boy from the
mattress factory a trial. He had tre-
mendous speed and a good curve, but
was very wild. In 1889 the new pitch
er won some important games for his
club, and next spring he went to New
York in the wholesale deal whereby the
Indianapolis team was sold to John B.
Day. From that time his rise to fame
was rapid, until in 1894 he was justly
rated the greatest base ball pitcher
who ever wore uniform.
Such was the rise from obscurity Of
Amos Rusie. Nine years ago his name
was known to a few hundred of his
neighbors. Today that name is familiar
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-04-25

900 to 100000 would not be worth
cent, and more than $1,000000 invested
in league club property would be worth
the price of the ground and no more.
Other league players under engage
ment are growing because the Nation
al league changed their contracts 50
that they now run from April Is to
Oct. Is, instead Of from April 1 to Oct
l. This dissatisfaction went so far
that story started out of Chicago
to the effect that the players would
revolt again next fall as they did In
1890 The story, however, is absurd
The only difference made to the player
by moving up the dates of his contract
is to make his first pay day May
1 instead Of April 15. AS it is, his sal
ary begins to run while he is practicing
for the championship season. When
an actor signs a contract to play q
role for a certain manager, he must do
all his rehearsing at his own expense,
and no salary begins till he is fit to
make public appearance, and when
his company goes on the road he pays
his own sleeping car and hotel bills
The ball player, on the contrary, has
all his practice expense paid by the
club. which also puts him up at the
best hotels on the circuit and pays even
for his transportation between the do
pot and the hotel. There are no bet
ter treated professionals than base
ball players. Yet they will not admit
1t, and, oliver Twist-like, cry for more.
%. P. Caylor.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-04-25

kell himself
There was once man who said: IT have
troubles OF my own, but l can't tell them
1 m no opera s1nger.,s That's Haskell. He's
I'm no opera singer" That's Haskell. He's
revelation on the bleachers. 1t has all those
sweet cadences which mark that wonderful
instrument that follows in the tail end of a
circus parade. 1t would cause horses to run
away, but the small boy dwells upon its
every intonatfon with ecstacy. 1t is wonder
full thing, this voice Of Haskells. He lets
go OF his words reluctantly, and In their
lingering sweetness there is strange ca
dence. 1t is like Wagner. You are constantly
searching for the motif. He gargles his words.
He thoroughly masticates them and then
he throws in just enough OF theNnasal shrill-
ness to give them spieej and they come forth
in the same condition steak is in when it
is converted into Hamburger.
His voice is not all, however. Haskell's
body is in the game, He is a posy among
posers. He spreads himself out and gathers
himself together as does no other man.
There is the humor Of the end man in his
makeup, coupled with all the seriousness
of the middle. mani He is interesting. He
is a good thing. His judgment does not de-
pend upon his calico voice or upon his con-
trary-to-Delsarte poses, however, and if his
judgment continues as good as it was yester-
day the only eggs he will see this season will
be those he calls for to appease his appetite.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-04-25
DORAN Is TO PITCH.
st. PauI's Mayor Has Been Signed
Inv Manager COmiskey.

With the proud record which the st. Paul
baseball club has made in Kansas City, and
the added attraction Of park the superior or
which is offered to no baseball clientele in the
world, there seems to be every prospect Tor
an auspicious opening of the local season
next Friday, and in the absence OF the ST
Paul manager in person, Pat Comsky mas
been arranging for one Of the hottest open
ings that has ever been opened. There VIII
be a carriage parade, including the nome ana
visiting teams, and all the thirty-thlrd degree
fans in town will proceed from the windsor
hotel to the new park at Lexington and Uni
versity avenues.
Arriving there, E. A. Jaggard whose de-
votion to athletics swerves sometimes in its
loyalty between base bali and the boat club.
will fttingly remark upon the opening Oh
this handsome new ball park, While Mayor
Doran will exhort the players to weary not OF
well-doing and then pitch over the plate one OF
those sinuous curves which SO completely
befied his political enemies in the last
campaign. With this auspicious opening, the
Saints will endeavor to make the new grounds
a mascot by beating the life out OF Connie
Mack's festive Brewers.
The new park is in fine shape. Not all
the excavation in the south half of the
park has been completed, but it will be In
plenty of time, and the diamond has been
sodded several feet back of the bases, while
the field beyond has been seeded and will
soon rejoice in a velvety carpet OF real green.
The opera chairs are being placed in the grand
stand as rapidly possible and one OF the
bIeachers is already finished. Perfect street
car accommodations are promised and every
thing points to hopeful opening of the local
season.