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The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

Which reminds me that when the Bos-
ton Courier, away back in the later fifties,
was edited by John Clark, with a staff
which included George Lunt and George
S. Hillard, whereby the Courier became
the high literary court of appeal in Bos-
ton, that journal dropped the use of all
the titles referred to, deciding that ''Mr."
was good enough for the greatest and
best.
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

4 Boston newspaper calls the attention
Of It's readers to some gents coats and
does it outside the advertising columns.
The next thing will be ''pants," for
gents always wear that garment.
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

The Winthrop Budget the other day
complained that it hadn' line of advel-
Using from any business man in town. 1t
apparently had overlooked the local under
taker' sticktul in a nearby column.
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

The New York World was started as a
religious daily. ''What fall was there.
my CUuntrymen"'
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

Tie Boston Herald calculates that the
Venezuelan war scare cost us two or three
thousand millions of dollars, thus admit
ting the possibility of the trifling over es-
innate of a thousand millions.
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

Windermere terrace is the latest Bos-
ton importation in the way OF a local de-
siguation By and by the Hub of the Uni
verse viii De so English, you know, that no
Boston woman will have the slightest pos
sjble reason for crossing the ocean to see
the original article.
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

Speaking of ''high authority here is
the New ork Times saying ''less unendu-
rable,' as though anything could be more
or less than uncomfortable.
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

The figures of the census show that the
Mckinley States represent 70 per cent. of
the country's population, 80 per cent. of
it's assessed property valuation, IS per
cent. of its workingmen and more than IS
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21
Tales From Town TOPICS

l2mo, 256 pages Quarterly Magazine of Fiction now
N its sixth year Issued first day Of March, June,
September and December.
complete novel by some well-known author leads
zach number: the remainder of the volume consists
u stories, btfleSques poems, WlttlctSS, etc from
foN \ TOPICS, so far back as to make repubca-
fresh reading Price, SO cents; 81 90 per year
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

When Secretary Olney referred to GER
tain lingo congressman as ''eminent gen
tlemen," he ''spoke sarkastic,' or he is
getting to indulge in lamentable soft-saw-
der.
The Republican journal., 1897-01-21
CA9ToRIA.

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The Republican journal., 1897-01-21

year OF SO ago senator Gall gained
mach notoriety by removing his shoes in
the Senate one day and placing his blue
stockinged feet on top at his desk. For
thus rudely shocking the dignity of the
Serate he was much criticised, and, in
fac, the incident came near defeating him
for re election to the Senate that fall.
Senator PETER presents an odd figure at
all times, but he is particularly striking
while in his street attire. When he mounts
the terrace Of the Capitol on cold day
his whiskers are carefully tucked under
his vest safe from the wind, his overcoat
collar is turned up and the coat buttoned
out of line. His SLOUGH hat is pulled
down until it rests on his ears, and he
shambes along in a dreamy way that
brings the suggestion of mummy to the
mind.
Congressman have their eccentricitieS as
well as do the members of the Senate
One of the most interesting congressman
in the present House is Bailey of Texas,
who was the first man to repudiate the
nomination of Bryan. One of Bailey's
peculiarites is his dress, which is invari-
ably the same. His costume is that of
his native State, consisting of black
Prince Albert suit with a vest cut very
low, white lawn tie, high rolling collar,
and broad brimmed black hat. In this
makeup, and with his erect bearing and
clean shaver face, Mr.. Bailey is the typi-
cal specimen of the southern gentleman.
Like a war horse champing his bit, paw
ing the ground and waiting impatiently
for the signal to charge is Congressman
Walker of Massachusetts waiting for the
financial fight to open in the House. FL
nance is the hobby of the Massachusetts
member. Mr.. Walker has collected an
amount of data for the present session
that would stagger an ordinary statisti-
clan, and he is now busy disseminating
financial literature among his colleagues.
Walker, in appearance, resembles a strict
Presbyterian minister He has a ruddy
face, which is fringed with gray whiskers,
while the hair is snowy white.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

There is no light beaming over the
waste of waters all the way down the
Mississippi from st. Paul to Yicks-
burg. Below that point there. is not
much trouble, and below Nachez the
levees as yet are intact and can stand
the rise of more than another foot of
water From Yicksburg above the sit
uatiOn is distressing. The state of
Mississippi has about exhausted it's
resources i'll guarding the river front
and caring for the thousands of
drowned out citizens and aid from
other states must be afforded. Texas
has had nothing serious to bear, this
section of it nothing outside of its
regulation drouths, and there should
be a movement made in behalf of the
people of that state. Every dollar
that human hands can forward is
needed in the valley of the Mississippi.
1t will be weeks before thousands of
homes there will be habitable.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
ADVERTISING RATES.

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
D RoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF

l. and Mutton. Office Chief Com
miSsary, San Antonio, Tex, April 3,
1897. Sealed proposals. in triplicate,
will be received here, or at offices of
COmmissaries at following posts I'M
til IL a. IN. May Sd, 1897. and then
opened. for furnishing the Fresh Beef
and Mutton, in bulk, required at these
posts by the Subsistence Department
Z. S. Army, during six months COM
mencing July !, 1897: Forts Bliss
$4,000 1bsO, Brown $4,000 fbs.),
Clark $4,000 ibs.), Mcintosh QS,5OO
lbs.), Ringgold 24,500 fbs.), and Sam
Houston Q01,50 1bs.), and Camp
Eagle Pass, Tex, 600 fbs.). Guam
titles above given are approximately
those required for issue only. Sales
to officers, enlisted men, and others at
the post are in addition thereto.
Fresh beef shall be good in quality
and condition, fit for Immediate use.
and from. fore and hind quarter meats
prOportiOnally, including all best cuts
thereof. Fresh Mutton shall be of
good, fat and marketable quality, from
wethers over one and under three
years old. Beef and Mutton to be
dressed and trimmed and delivered as
prescribed in circular of instructions.
Proposals will be also received stating
price at which bidder will deliver
fresh beef or mutton of character
above stated, and to be delivered of
temperature not greater than 90 de-
grees Fahrenheit. Preference given
to articles of domestic production, cost
and quality being equal. Government
reserves right to reject any or all
bids, or parts thereof, and to waive
any informalities therein. Instructions
furnished on application to Commits
SarleS OF above named posts. or to ED
WARD e. DRAVO, Capt, Chief
COMFY. April 1861 Nav ia
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
WEDNESDAY,, APRIL Z, 1897.

There is humanity, good sense, sound
sanitary reason and a whole lot of
other good in favor of that change
proposed in the removal of the city
Jail from under the city hall. There
appears to be no good reason against
the selection of the old market house,
but the removal of the city prisoners
from the basement of the city hall is
really a work of necessity. The eX-
pertinent was made ON the score of
economy, and it has been tried long
enough to demonstrate that in mum.
cipal affairs as in other things, econ
Omy may cost more than it saves il
the end
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
NO NEED OF PAIN.

Mans most painful Affections are
promptly relieved by Billiards. Snow
Liniment You will never know all
that a liniment can do until you tfy
this one. Cures Rheumatism, Neural
gia, Sprains, Brises, etc, as by magic.
The most penetrating compound ever
devised. This case is but one of thou
sands: II had a severe attack of
rheumatism. Could not work by day
or sleep at night. Three applications
of Billiards. Snow Liniment cured me
within "a hours. G. w. Ford, (of
Lyon Supply Coz, Fort Worth, Texas.
Price 80 cents. Sold by E. Reuss, and
c. Schasse. l
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

This is the new world, in contrast
to the other continent. New because
it has not been so long known to his
tory or its movements recorded. New
because it has only in recent years
been the theatre of intelligent gov
eminent and intelligent attempt to
utilize its natural advantages. Under
these circumstances it would be well
for the new world to take a leaf out
of the book of the old and not repeat
in the valley of the Mississippi what
has been so often observed in the val.
leys of the rivers of China and India
under the same mad attempt to build
mud walls to confine the torrents of a
mighty river and force it to run on
top of the surface of the country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Mrs. Camuel Stamm of Logan
ton, Pa, bore her thirty-four years
Of suffering with courage and forti-
tude.' Her trouble was rheumatism in
the knee. In consequence her limb
had become so stiff that she couId
hardly walk. Mr.. Stamm is a welI-to-
do merchant, and had spared no Mains
or expense to relieve her, but with liz
tie success, until one night when il
grew so painful that she could hardly
endure 1t, he persuaded her to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The effect
was magical. The first application ra-
iieyed the pain, and its continued nse
has removed all stiffness and given
ner the free use of her limb once more
III you have friend who is trouhIoJ
with rheumatism insist on their Wv
ing this remedy a trial. You can do
them no greater favor, as it is sure to
give prompt relief, and if they are a
little patient it will effect a cure, For
sale at % and 80 cents per bottle h,
all druggists. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

'WoOdmen spare that tree" in ar
ranging for that band stand on Main
plaza. 1t is encouraging to note that
there is no more mention of removing
that magnificent palm that graces the
center of that flower plat. That
palm is an ornament to this whole
city, and its removal would be one of
the sins that could not readily be con-
doned by any lover of the beautiful
in nature.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
TURKEY GETTING RESTLESS.
She Wants to Handle Her Own At,
fairs Now.

ldlTS NOW.
Constantinople, April THE re-
ports of the fighting in Crete which
are being received here daily are
having a very bad impression upon
the government and the people alike,
and in consequence the Porte has in
formed the representatives of the
Turkish government abroad that the
present position is no longer tenable.
This information is accompanied by
declaration on the part of the
Porte that unless a settlement of
the Cretan difficulty shall be speedily
reached. the Porte will propose
to the powers that Turkey take mat
tiers in her own hands. 1t is also
feared here that a blockade of Greece
by the warshiDs of the powers will
hasten a conflict between the Turks
and Greeks on the frontier of Thes-
sally.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
WIND AND WATER.

| Inc tefTlDle ueSIfucllOu ludJ has
comes upon this country within a few
weeks by wind and waters, and the
fear that this is but the beginning of
catastrophe of the kind, emphasizes
to painful degree the utter helpless
ness of the race when assailed by the
| forces of nature. 1t also serves to
show that our boosted human knOwl-
edge and all our powers of proven
ton are impOtent to avert the disas-
ters that threaten us, or even largely
to mitigate them. For such uncompu-
table and unaccountable surprises as
meet us in the path of the cyclone
there is absolutely no remedy. This
destruction comes without sufficient
warning to avail and is so erratic in
its course that it is not in the power
of human science to forecast by one
moment where it's stroke shall fall
Even in the more obvious and periodi-
cally recurring catastraphieS, such as
the ice gOrges of the north and the
overfows of the large valleys of the
Missouri, Ohio, Mississippi and other
streams there seems to be no possible
precautions that avail. The voice of
sicence is as dumb today as in ages
past, as to what agencies to invoke
in order to prevent the recurrence of
disaster by flood that are as certain
to come with periodical regularity as
the succession of the seasons. The aw-
full scOupge of that Mississippi rise has
come upon that rich delta country as
regularly as the avalanche that
sweeps down from the mountains of
Switzerland, and every year witnesses
more or less of the same destruction
to life and property. Is there no rem
edy? This is the question that natur-
ally suggests itself to the thoughtful.
Must that country be given up to
waste and the pillage of nature at
stated intervals, or is it within the
power of engineering skill TO meas
urably avert the disasters and provide
against the distinctions in great part?
These are questions that are of vital
import to the planters and dWellerS in
cities throughout one of the richest
sections of these United States. No in
duStries can long survive such drain
as is made upon them in such floods
as now sweep the Mississippi valley
from the mouth of the Ohio to the
Gulf of Mexico. The engineering
skill of this age must provide against
such OvertiOwS or consent to see that
whole country abandoned. The condi-
lions are growing more serious from
year to year. This is true as to the
volume of water that pOurs it's flood
through that section, and it is true
as to the increase of wealth along the
banks and in the devastated valley.
1t is apparent that the present means
of prevention are utterly useless.
What will the government do? Con
tinue to build walls for such a mad
current, or provide for its outlet at
proper points, construct reservoirs and
lower its bottom by dredging? 1t re-
QuireS no prophet to see the newt
able. 1t is rapidly approaching the
time when the science of the day must
conquer the Mississippi floods or ac-
knowledge failure and abandon the
valley to destruction. 1t will be time
enough to put the bride on the cy-
clone when we can cOnfine the Missis-
Sippi within its banks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

That is good news to the iron work
ers of the country, that the iron mas
tiers in IronwOOd, Michigan, have in
creased the number of their wOrkmen
300 and increased wages ten per cent.
If this is possible in the Michigan reg
ion there is no reason that it should
not come elsewhere. 1t is perhaps the
beginning of those better times for
which all are looking so confidently.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
TO CORRESPONDENTS

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should be accompanied by the name Of
the author, not necessarily for publi-
cation, but as an evidence Of good faith
on the part of the writer. Write on
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Anonymous communications will not
be noticed. The Light will not be re-
sponsible for the statements Of its cor
:espondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Venezuela comes in at last with
hearty thanks to Uncle Sam for that
arbitration treaty with Great Britain.
The sister republic is welcome to all
our efforts in her behalf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
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.
San Antonio, Texas, May 9, 1895.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

The footing of horns on San Jacinto
day will sound the glorieS of that i'm
mortal day as no other Dist of April
has done since the glorious sun of vic
tory rose triumphant on that field of
blood
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

The home industry movement is the
most popular movement now noted in
all the old time free-trade states.
This is only the beginning of the uni
versal movement for protection now
noted
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
ON SAN JACINTO DAY

MIR. Max Baetz, of this city, and
Miss Clara Giesen. of San Marcos.
will be married in the latter city on
April 81. a number Of San Antonians
will be in attendance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Galveston shuts out the Galveston
and Eastern railroad from the water
front. What job is concealed in the
sleeve of this refusal has not clearly
come to light. For ways that are
dark, ETC.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

There is danger in the bottoms of
all the streams that empty into the
Missouri river, and that immense
feeder to the Mississippi is pouring a
mighty volume of water into that
stream.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Michigan is caught in the political
reaction, but she manages 10 roll nm
a 10000 majority for the Republican
candidate for the Supreme court
That state is coming around all right.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

The biggest kind of a time is book
ed for the Britishers when that jubi
Ice affair is ripe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Give us this day our daily bread"
is the prayer that rises from nearly
half million people in the Mississippi
and other flooded valleys. That pray
err must be answered by all means.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are authorized
collectors Of the Light:
H. c. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
w. T. SCHUMACHER,
DAN C. BITTER, Subscription.
HARVEY L. STEELE
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking a re-
oeipt.
T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

The reaction from the enormous Re-
publican majorities of last fall, as
shown in the current city elections in
some parts of the country tell no new
tale. 1t has always been thus.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

II Sanguilly returns to Cuba he de-
lihcrately binds his life n sacrifice up
on the altar of Cuban liberty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

There is more general demand for
Texas farming lands than usual, ow-
ing no doubt in part to the freedom
from all kinds of disaster that renders
this state conspicuous this year.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

There is little speculation at pres
ent in any of the markets. Floods
and fights knock them out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

No one has heard a word from
Queen Victoria as to Crete in a month
of Sundays. She is mum.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

The love which Greece bears for
Russia is not that which Jonathan
felt for the psalmist, David.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

San Antonio is beginning to hustle
for that guarantee for the drill prizes.
How much for you?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

1t was not war with Turkey that
Greece hankered after, but possession
of the island of Crete.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

New Orleans holds her head above
water yet and thinks that she can do
it to the end.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

After San JacintO day the COMPETE
tive drill; after the competitive drill
the 4th of July; after the 4th of July
what?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Chandler thinks that a law is in or
der for the regulation of prices by
merchants, under the provisions of the
Interstate commerce law. Which is
sarcasm, according to Artemus Ward
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

There is heroic struggle with the
pcstilent floods of the Mississippi all
along the leveeS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Those sixteen Cuban insurgents who
broke Jail and killed their jailor at
Calabashar will not fight any the
worse for having been under the shad-
Ow of death at Spanish hands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Russia thinks that the way to stOr
the troubles in Crete is for the Greeks
to withdraw.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Gulf Shore road is soon going to
own itself and prepare for a shove
down toward the BrazOS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

1t is not stated that the name of the
mountain is Hepsidam, but it probab-
ly is.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Fifty thousand hungry people in
Arkansas are asking for food to sup,
ply their daily need.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

There will be enough in that band
tournament to fill the hours of two
days to repletion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Members Of the Senate at Washing
ton are still airing their patriotism
over the Cuban question.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

San JacintO day is coming to San
antonio this year in it's best bib and
tucker
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Turkey squats serenely on her divan
and refers the responsibility for Crete
to the Powers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

Those India coolies raise an odorOus
row when a few thousand are on the
war path for wages.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-07

No arbitration treaty has yet been
signed between the warning factions
of the Texas pie-eatists.