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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
REDUCTION ON RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, r. l., Dec. 31.-That the
Rhode Island Gotten mills will cut
wages is now assured. A prominent
cotton manufacturer says that there
is nothing left for the manufacturers
to do and that action will be taken In
a few days.
Nothing definite can be learned in
regard to the probable action OF Con-
necticut mills, but it is 10 be presuIa-
ed that the policy of Rhode Islans
will be adopted by the Connecticut
mills
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
SHOPS WIIL RESUME.

Omaha, Neb., Dee. I.--Notice was
posted in the Union Pacific shops, no.
tifying all hands that after Monday
next the full time eight-hour day VIII
be restored. Two weeks ago the time
was cut to seven hours a day. The
order affects more than one thousand
mechanics.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
RONDs DECLARED vOID.

yisada, Cal, Dec. 31.--Superior
Judge Grey has decided the question
Of the legality of the bonds of the All
ia Irrigation district, Tulare county,
holding that the bonds amounting TO
$3.50, 900, are void, the bonds having
been illegally issued. +
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
LOOKED LIKE BOOTH.

williamsport, Ca, Dec. 31.-Ruben
Stonesifer, the well known citizen of
night, aged 60 years. St0nesifer was
employed in the government SERVED
at Washington at the time AbrahalS
Lincoln was shot. Shortly after Ne
assassination Stonesifer was arres4i.
being mistaken for John Wilkes Robth
TO whom he bore remarkable rezem-
bianee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
SEAL ORDERS ISSUED

Washington, d. c.. Dec. 31.The-
Treasury department has issued IN
structions to collectors Of cuStems
under the act signed yesterday bro
hibiting pelagic sealing by American
citizens, and prohibiting into the
United States Of the product Of pelaG
ic sealing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
CUNBOAT TO SALVADOR.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 31.-The
Navy department has ordered the gun
boat Marietta, now at Mare Island,
to Salvador, upon the receipt of the
report of U. s. Consul jenkins that
the situation in that country is dis
turbed and threatening. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
A TEXAN ARRESTED.

Guthrie, Oklahoma, Dec. 31.-Rob-
ert Bevis, of Gainesville, Texas, has
been arrested and is being held at
Tecumseh awaiting requisition from
Texas, TO take him back on the charge
of perjury and bond forfeiture.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
HIJRRRAGI FOR THE WARD LINE

washington, ID. c.. Dec. 31-Asslss
tant Secretary Day has just received
response from the Ward Line
steamers at New York in answer TO
his inquiry as to whether he could an
nounce that bis line viii convey sup
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair tonight, Friday and Saturday.
NO PAPER TOMORROW.

Tomorrow is New Years day and the
Light carrier boys will call on their
friends and patrons with their hand
some New Year Cards. There will he
no paper printed tomorrow. The Sun
day Morning Light will be chuck full
of the latest news. Advertisers will
please bring in their favors early.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
pURANTs pEATH HOUR.

San Qsintin, Cal. Dec. 81 Theo-
dore Durant has again been removed
tc the death cell to await the hour OF
execution, which is fixed at 1870 &
M. January 9TH, 1893.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
4 CLERKS BIG HAUL.
He Took $4,000 Cash and No End to
Securities,

New York, Dec. 31.-The Times says:
James A. Kelley, manager or tie
American Estates association, has no
titled the police that his clerk, Joseph
Lockley, has disappeared after secur-
ing thousands of dollars, by means OF
raised checks en- the association, be
ides stealing all the titles deeds, books
and papers belonging to the associa-
ton from the Office safe.
Joseph Iockley is about % years old
tall. slender and smooth shaven with
dark hair and eyes. He has been 10
the employ Of the association for over
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
F, GrOos ( Co. Bankers.

AND DEALERS IN EXCHANGE.
Sight drafts on the principal cities Of
the United States and on all European
countries Also drafts on Monterey,
Mexico, payable in Mexican dollars
Foreign coin and currency bought and
sold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31

plies to Cuba for the relief Of the sur
fering people, free of cost. The ans
wer was: "Will be pleased to accept
supplies for Cuban sufferers, free OF
charge. Presume they will be con-
signed to General Lee" As u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
TELEpHoNE sERyICE.

z&5 Brings new customers.
C Retains old ones.
And generally lubricates the
wheels of business. Over
1900 telephones in Texas. Use the
long distance telephone to all points
connected by the SOUTHWESTERN
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
CO.'S extensive system.
NJ. f. THOMAS. Local Manager.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

CURED by our ship to reach the star Alpha
Lyrae If she could continue on her course
in that direction without ever stopping. 1t
is {, striking example of how easily we may
fail to realize our knowledge when | say
that / have thought many a time how de-
hclously one might pass those hundred
millions of years IN a journey to the star
Alpha Lyrae without its occurring TO me
that we are actually making that very
Joulne at a speed compared with which
the motion of a steamship is slow indeed.
Through every year. every hour, every
minute of human history. from the first APP
pearance of man on the earth. from the
era of the builders of the pyramids, through
the period of every event that history
records, not merely our earth, but the sun
been speeding their way toward the star
of which speak, on a journey of which we
know neither the beginning nor the end.
During every clock beat through which hui
mainly has existed it has moved on this
journey by an amount which we cannot
probably between five and nine miles per
second.
We'are at this moment thousands of miles
nearer to Alpha Lyrae than we were few
minutes ago. when l began this discourse,
and through every future moment, for UNI
and all there is on it will be nearer Alpha
Lyrae, or nearer to the place where that
star now is, by hundreds of miles for every
minute of time come and gone. When shall
we get there? Probably in less than 1,OOJ,OJJ
years, perhaps in 800 600. We cannot tell eX-
of nature and the laws of motion continue
as they are To attain to the stars was the
seemingly vain wish of the philosopher, but
the whole human race is in a certain sense
realizing this wish as rapidly as a speed
of six or eight miles second can bring it
about.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
The English and German Way.

Philadelphia Inquirer
Il Il said that an Englishman says each
morning: Let as go out and kill some
thing. What the German Kaiser says Is:
Let US go out and steal something.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

the profession, it is true; but there are many
true ana noble women. Who is this indiyid-
ual that attacks us now? Is he merely an
other notOriety hunter after a little cheap
advertising? Why does he attack us at this
time? The stage has been banned and
SANDER directed at it for centuries, hut 1t
has prospered and advanced. 1t enjoys the
favor of the learned, the cultured, the rich,
and even the devout. 1t stands higher to-
day that at any time Its notables are the
preferred friends of many estimable people
bers of the profession cordially received
here there and everywhere.
THE sister of the Duchess OF Teck was
a dear friend of mine, and | have been re-
ceived at NeustrelitZ with open arms. where
this individual would not be permitted to
instance. Perhaps these things are forgot
ten, but in my biography | shall put them
and show that actresses have been sought
out and made much of by men and women
whose motives were the highest and whose
regulations We're the pureSt. Yes this indi
vidual would not be allowed in the ante
rooms of homes where actresses would be
received with open arms and courteous
treatment always. Why does not this indi-
vidual look to his co-laborers? Are lot
women doing more and more literary work
and are they not exposed to temptations
and debasing conditions in thei4 work quite
as often and as pitileSsly as we of the stage?
Do not their better selves demur and even
revolt at the work they are compelled to
do? Bah! Why should one deign To reply
to such an attack 1t is debaSing for me to
think of it. But what shall be said of
man who attacks women? In all places
where civilization holds sway that Is de-
nounced cowardly. In this instance. 1T is
despicable, dastardy and certain TO recoil
upon the one who began It,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

snubbed by the Sultan Of Turkey when he
asked for the hand of enc OF the Sultan's
daughters
Miss Lille Waaamaker is one of the lead
ing lights of Philadalphias four hundred.
Before the marriage of her sister EI-s.
Barclay Warburton. the ''Eanamaker
girls" as they were called, were considered
the most desirable of 1.-THE manageable
women of the Quaker City. Therefore in
the Philadelphia fashionable mind. if Ma
homet Ali sought Miss Wanamaker he
showed wisdom Parisians say he did seek
her: Miss Wanamaker says he did not Ma
homet says nothing. The world wonders if
it can possibly be true that even for
thought seriously of plighting her trust to
a man a law of whose country authorizes
him to have three wives?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
TaIIest Man in America.

st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
man walked into the St. James Hotel
Saturday. just before Christmas dinner was
served, and asked the clerk If he could give
him room with two beds in it. The hotel
clerk was amazed, but he suppr essed his
establishment and gave an affirmative an
swer just like any other hotel clerk would
do. The man who demanded two beds was
Col A. A. Powell. the taliest man i'm Amer
lea outside of show circuses Colonel Pc we'll
lives at Grandview. Tex. He is a travelling
salesman for a tobacco company. and is
quite at home in st. I,ouis. He asked for
two beds because he is so long that one bed
is too short for him. He measures seven
feet six inches. He is thin, like the char
acteristic Texan, but there Is so much Pow
ell about him that he weights az pounds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
EARTH RUSHING THROUGH SPACE.

Unceasing Race This Terrestrial Bali
Is Making Toward the Stars.
From an Address by Prof Simon New
comb.
have seldom felt more delicious sense
of repose than when crossing the ocean dur
ing the summer months. i sought place
where l could lie alone ON the deck. look
up at the consultations, with Lyrae near
he zenith, and while listening TO the clank
of the engine try TO calculate the hundreds
Of millions of years which would be re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

If your credit was in danger you would
fly to prevent a protest If your life is in
danger from a cough that is settling on
your lungs. be prompt in resortng to
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar Crit
tenton, IS. Sixth avenue.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
scored by Mime. Jannuschek.

NEW YORK, Dec. %. Mime. Janauschek
has written a letter in reply to Clement
scotts attack on the morality OF the stage
in which the famous actress says:
..sn all times and most places the stage
has been attacked. This outburst is no In
novation. There are many bad women In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

Has been used over fifty years by millions of
r,others for tfeiT cniidren whle ,, teethng Win
guns, alays pain, cures wind collie, regulates the
bowels, and is the best remedy for diarrhea.
whether arising from tcething or other causes.
For sale by druggists N every part of the world.
BE sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup % cents a bottle.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02
Octave Thanet.

1t is said that when the author of ''The
Missionary Sheriff. and of many other
strong stories of Western life, was taking
a walk one day she happened to observe
the name "Thanet'' chalked on freight
car. 1t struck her fancy, and, prefixing
Octave to it, she created the pseudo
nym which is now familiar to thousands
of readers. Indeed, comparatively few
readers know Miss Alice French by any
other name. Few know, too, that, though
in her work she reveals an insight into
Western life that could be possessed only
by one bred to it, she is of New England
stock. Born in Davenport, Iowa, she
has travelled extensively in the Southwest
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02
Our noodlums.

There is no doubt that Prof. Norton
spoke the right word at the Ashtield din
ner when he called attention to the in
crease of the spirit of lawlessness in the
rising generation, pointing to the crimes
that have lately been committed by young
roughs in the rural districts Of New Eng
land as evidence Of it. There is no doubt
that hoodlumism is given altogether too
wide latitude, particularly in our pro-
vincial cities and towns, which we have
been accustomed to look to for all that is
upright and orderly in respect to conduct.
That there has been lamentable deteri-
Grafton in this respect in many localities
the recent annals of crime abundantly
prove. Probably Prof. Norton locates the
blame for this state of things where it
rightly belongs when he ascribes it to
growing laxity of parental discipline and
to the neglect of town officers to repress
the first stages of ruffianism. Boston
Herald.
The caption is also the Herald's, and
we should be 10th to use the possessive
in dealing with such subject. The
charges made in this article are certainly
very serious. Are they true? And if so,
what is the remdey?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02
Electric Railroad Deals,

Two important deals in Maine electric
railroads were completed last week. A. F.
Gerald of Fairfield, l. C. Libby of Water,
vile, George G. Moses and Franklin
Fl. Twitchell of Bath compose syn
dictate that has secured control of the
Lewiston & Auburn Electric Railroad,
having obtained a majority of the stock
and of the bonds. 1t is understood that
the new owners propose to build to
Brunswick and Bath, and perhaps to
Turner, with such other improvements
and extensions as may be deemed advis-
able. A. F. Gerald has been made gen.
eral manager.
The Skowhegan & Norridgewock Elec-
trio Railroad has been bought by syndi-
cate composed of R. W. Brown, E. P.
Page, Albert H. Weston and J. P. Clark.
The price paid is said to have been
SIS, 900. 1t is reported that the improve
ments on the line, which are to begin at
once, will include a fine hotel at Nor
ridgewock and a pleasure pavilion at the
Pines, about half way between the villages
of Skowhegan and Norridgewock.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02
The Potato Crop of 1897.

Aroostook potato dealers have just be-
gun to ship the crop of '97 westward.
The crop this year is excellent in quality
but not quite up to par in quantity. 1t
will be about two thirds crop. The
early summer was unfavorable for their
extensive growth owing to the frequent
rains, but the quality is all right. The
price that is now being received is SIT
per barrel. Aroostook has been very free
from potato bugs this year, but in some
sections of the State and in the West they
have been plenty enough. 1t is said that
there will be shortage in the West, and
it is predicted that potatoes will bring a
higher price. If so, the Aroostook farm
ers and dealers will reap much financial
benefit.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02

> 5WEF. Sch. Nimbus, which arrived
al View YJrk Aug. goth from Pernambuco,
bought me passenger, Douglas Perkins,
f. who was one of the party of gold
sexes which sailed from New York last
82ie In the New York pilot boat, J. F.
Nta5 Tor Terra del Fuego, straits OF
44ga-lln Perkins said that the party
-i' secured some gold, but up to the time
" Y lhey had failed to find the metal in
E4g luantities. Perkins is from Cleve-
al1 The survivors of the Norwe-
sal steamer Seladon, from New Castle
Y 10a1.ulu, which was wrecked ON Star
Y"a Island in August, 1896, have ar
.'7a "a Auckland, \. 4. After suffering
VIZ -iettest privations they reached
.tl' STAND in boats and remained there
@a months with the natives before they
a7.- r-scued. The captain, mate and
ifenter of the Seladon died on Sophia
,s-'1 D.,..... The financial report of the
,lIs1au Endeavor of 1897 will be official
Mssented to the quarterly convention
" Golden Gate Union on September 3.
| val show over SIS, 900 collected, but
" APeuses exceeded this amount about
5--0N. .... Edward Parker Deacon, the
.s' enadnt of an old and once distinguish
Y Aaiy of Boston, the man who on Feb
rg'T :, 1892, killed NJ. Emile Abeille, in
N 1eacon's apartments at Cannes,
'''Act the man whose exploits and ac-
sgAs lave been the talk of society in
,'a4ee, England and America. and have
13aJed considerable public interest, was
angus 2lst committed to the Mclean
'0'pitai at Waverly, Mass.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02
For Over Fifty Tears.

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhna Is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a bot
tie. Its value is incalculable. Be sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind.
"Bobson is certainly daft about the new
baby of his" "What has he done ?" "Why,
we were all talking about the tariff at the
office last Saturday. but Bobson only made
one remark" "What did he say?" "He
wanted to know if they had raised the duty
on oatnip tea" Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Relief In Six Hours.
Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by"NEw GREAT SOUTH
AMERICAN CURE" 1t is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in re-
lievng pain in bladder, kidneys and back
in male or female. Relieves retention OF
water almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy
Sold by A. A. Howes and Co., Druggists
Belfast, Me. 1y2S
American Boy: Papa, what's an absolute
monarchy" "Papa:"A country ruled by a
king whose authority is unlimited. His
word is law, and the people must do his bid
ding. Do you understand" American
Boy; "Oh, yes; a sort of political boss.
New York Weekly.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02

and in the South, where she is as much at
home as among the people of Iowa,
Kansas, and Nebraska, from whom she
has drawn some of her strongest charac-
ters. In ''The Missionary Sheriff. her
latest volume, recently published by the
Harpers, Miss French has done some of
her finest work, the chief figure in each
of the stories, Amos Wickliff, being an
absolutely distinct American type, and
one of the strongest and most lovable
characters i'm recent fiction
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02

TON WHISI'ERINGs Commits
IeusioDs Evans has had a state
Jared on the number of appiea-
nensions filed since July, 1896.
Wr4iison shows that in July, 1896,
ri ms for pensions aggregated
a.ile in June, 1897, there were
argely for increases and for
r. and minor children. The table
'-e number of applications under
uylal law and under the act of June
Va respectively as follows: 1896
1850 mG 1850; August, 3,222 and
~eptemoer 1862 and 1881; october,
nj lSG November, POL and 1918;
her, 800 and 223S. 1S97-Janu-
un anal 3403: February, 1854 and
lr.h, 4532 and 3S11; April, 1877
May, >753 and l., 039, June, is, los
Tits probable that a convention
-otiated between Spain and the
~rttts for the settlement of all
Uu account of the Cuban
1v claims commission SIM
at appointed in 1871 which
c claims OF citizens of both
after the insurrection of
..,....It is not improbable
official announcement will
a few weeks of a radical
The present attitude of the pen
i toward pension claimants who
i-derate war service. Under the
uStruction of the laws any SER
Onfederate cause, irrespective
vice for the government, is a
fusion. Commissioner of Pensions
e eyes that if a claimant served in
witty in the Confederate service,
-- deserted or left it's ranks and en-
The Union army, served therein
F.s honorably discharged, it would
Justice to refuse him pension.
l->rIon has been referred to the
leo- and Secretary Bliss for their
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-02
Jews Or The EEK.

r MATTERS. The first annual
IAN of the Maine State Fireman S
nom assembled in Portland Aug.
MI nearly 100 delegates were pres
,., section of the State being rep
The following honorary mem
DID. elected members of the associa-
o lowers, Mayor Randall, Henry
,e> Boston; W. H. Abbott, Boston,
ring, Portland; Prof. Allen f.
u1no; W. ii. Brownson, George
i-G Harry NJ. Bigelow. I. A.
Tpatland. These officers were
resident, Nj. n. Eldredge,
nj Vice Presidents, c. H. Leighton,
5ak. Frank Morse, Bath; D. w.
,bon Falls; c. NJ. Drake, Gardi-
T.. McAllister, Calais; F. H.
Belfast; John Mason, Bangor
~ F. B. Moody, Woodfords
len. ;. B. Langley, Lewiston.....
j Foster, LID, for nearly 80
rfessor of Greek and Latin at
diversity, died at his home on
avenue, Waterville, Aug. 10th,
oug illness from heart disease.
.r.r had been in i'll health for sew
III, and for the past three months
uatly failed until the end came. -.
Nu east friends of Calvin Graves,
ing a life sentence at Thomaston
,Aughter of the two game wardens
er brook, are determined to Sc
wrdon. Just now some one in
Iva Graves is working the whole
Nth A petition for his pardon. A
o 0ouse canvass is being made and
md children are importuned to
is reported from Bluehill that
mines there will again be
n the fall. The mines were
protitably some years ago, but
nice of copper caused them to
IGN. Now the price of copper
A and a New York capitalist has
tjating for the Bluehill mines.
liar circumstance is brought to
death Aug. 18th of Thomas
f Lewiston. 1t is said on good
Lint he was married on the 18th
Girl was born to his wife ON
August the girl died on the
uist. his wife died on the 18th
ad to end all he himself passed
at eventful date.....A slight
oSeryed at Skowhegan at an
august 2I.....The schoon-
hiaefer has arrived in Rock
1870 l1Ige cannon, one weighing
.as and the other -, 600 pounds
cannon balls, which We're
the g. \, K. Of that city,
-lrernmeut.....It is officially
The property of the Dexter
will be sold at auction at
le company. Oct u, ~ ii
.. Vt at private sale before that
IS conclusion was reached at a
the stockholders held al
Ut August 12...~Dr. g. NJ.
plo for seven years has been
the Maine Agricultural soci-
1unced that lie would resign
5t the end of the year, owing
oi other business, President
- positively declines re- elec-
announced on good authority
-thed race between Bismarck
NJ. will be trotted at the State
Niston. The association has
lse 0f 500.