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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

Cheewit-ls he very weak and vacillat.
ing?
Wheeler-Well, should remark! You
ought to see the way his bike wabbles.
New York journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

Tho place to purchase holiday presents,
and Of which tho iurSest assortment can
be ioond. is at William McElwee's, N. w.
corner Of Fifth and Shiplcy Streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

There's no thought of weather
In II football crowd
They'r all cranks together
In football crowd.
The young, the DID, the lame, the halt
All gather under heavens vault
And hoot and yell and shout and scream
FOR the players of the favored team.
There's nothing like the waste of steam
In football crowd.
Philadelphia North American.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

EDITOR Bell and Pastor Cou .scy should
settle their little differences according to
the rules of Marquis of Goose berry" rules
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

Christmas and New Years presents can
be purchased at William McElwee's N.
W. Cor of Fifth and Shiplcy streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

GERMANY is determined TO keen TIM
American hog out of that country md
America should retaliate ana keep tho for.
cign hosS, who have designs on our duuuE.
esrs, out vi this couucry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

y ~ charge a&siaus Roy FrisAy, oos.
cred, q aIsaultins MrA ChaA P. Maroa-
y, Jr,on Saturday sYenipg. ~ lsth and
: Warrington streets Il prossn against him
he should bemade an example Of and Civ
sn tho full extant Of the law. The whip.
ping post is the kind of medicine that
should be administered to him, and prob
ably it may. In he end, teach him valu-
bic lesson. Honesty Is the best policy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13
A Costly Lesson.

The members Of the different secret Or
aerS must be careful not to intlict injury
"hen initiating candidates, If they do not
wish TO be mulcted into damages In or
oer TO Impress this on the minds Of those
VINO are disposed to lie unduly rough in
their ! nitiatory ceremonies, we refer to
'he TACT that in Judge Gates division of
Tie Circuit Court, Kansas, Lenna WINSTON
mas been awarded 500 for the dis,oco-
t1oh OF one of his kidneys by the KnlybLs
Oh Maecabces in their NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Inns Is paying rather dearly for their finn
pu'' Is nothing moro than right that
'hoso WHO ''daucc should pay tho tiIdlor :,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

Nor'cH'
w THE POiL.TAXABLFS OFrHEN ORTIZ
EhM D.5fitlCr OF WILMINGTON HUN.
DRIED.
lhe poll thx uble residents " tho Northern
u's'rlcL OF WilmiminGtOu huuIre are h, ara.
ny :ot'i that tho uulersignet poll tax.
collector Tor tho Gaid dis ret OF said hun lrvl
Will be ut the Court House Wilmington.
ah,'y from y a. IN. tlil5 y. M, until rurlh9r
notice. for the collection OF til Doll taxe.
of the Northern district.
JOHN =. DUNOHOE,
Collector Of Poll Taxes for no N orthern MS.
trict OF Wilmington Hundred. s!J,r
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

! SENATOR r. II. kenney, accompanied by
ex-Congressman Pennington, arrived in
our city on Saturday on business TRIP.
He is looking exceeding well, as though
he had not a care on his mind. He is us
great believer in free silver as ever.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

"Alls fair in love and war, quoted the
sweet girl, and then added, II can't sec
why two such opposites should be linked. 4"
Love and war, said the mean man,
lis but another term for courtship anS
marriage. "--Indianapolis JeSEa,l
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

The typewriter trust will soon 90 to
pieces and then you can purchase u type
writer at almost any old price,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13
rriage. '--lndianapolis JeuEanl.

.. II: Porter n Sons, wholesale and re
tta'l ihilk dealers. $ h. Cor. Seventh and
Addison streets, Phone GAL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

A LII KINDS of printing
"A done at the REPU LIcAN
office. We solicit a share of
the patronage from our mer.
chants. Prices reasonable.
Hand bills specially as we'll
as circulars for public sales.
Local notices will be inserted
free when the printing is done
at this office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

NOTICE--oFFICE OF THE BALTIMORE
~ and Philadelphia Railroad Company,
wilmington, Del, Dee. 1st, lST.-The annual
meeting of the Stockholders of the Baltimore
and philadelphia Railroad Company will be
held at the office of the Company in this city,
on Wednesday, Dec 18th, 1897 at II 40 Il. M for
the election of nine directors to serve during
the ensuing year.
d3lOt JOHN G. FARRA, Secretary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

0"Nh PERSONS court notoricty, while 9th .
CTS nave II thrust upon them. 1t is only
the meek and lowly whose lipLt sbiuns
uudera busbel measure.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

WHY was not the merchant doing busi-
ness at No. 4l5 Market street fined, rs he
clearly violated the law in auctloning off
his so called oriental and japanese goods.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

Mrs. Mckinley, mother of the President,
died Sunday morning at her home in Can
ton, Ohio. Tho end came peacefully, the
family being gathered around her bedside,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13

JOHN and James ID bsun have been tb.
sufferers once more from the effects If
fire. Their large carpet store on Che,tnut
street above Ninth, caught fire on s+ntul-
day evening and was totally destroyed,
entailing loss of over sSO0,G on the
stock, which was fully covered by irsllr
ancc, This makes the third time this Iirln
has had It's property destroyed by fire in
two years. II is the largest fro tina. has
taken place i'll the business section of
Philadelphia since the Wanunuker fire.
The paid fire department was fully 20
minutes in getting stream of water on
tho fire after the alarm was sounded. If
they had telephoned to Wilmington, we
would have loaned them our volunteer de-
partment, the best in ths country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-13
,artment, the best in ths country.

THE Census of 1860 forms the theme If
a brief but timely contribution by the
Hon. Robert p. Porter to tho pages of the
December North American Review,
Among tho first acts of tho Fifty seventh
Congress will be i'll all likelihood the pas
sages Of preliminary law for the pur-
pose of putting in motion the machinery
for taking the twelfth census. Mr.. Por.
ter, who, since the death of General Walk
or, is the only living superintendent of tho
United states census, present, in connec
ton with this fact several impori sug.
gestlons which carry with them the weight
Of u large experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
sparks FROM MAINE WIRES.

In the Franklin county insolvency
court, Herman E. Lisherness of Eustis
and Loring Thompson of Jay, filed pc
titions in bankruptcy.
Hon. Eliphas c. Bean of East Bethel,
whose attempted suicide by cutting his
throat with razor has already been re-
ported died. Wednesday. The funeral
was held at East Bethel. Friday. Mr.
Bean. it will be remembered, was once a
member of the State Legislature. He was
81 years old and had been suffering from
dependency.
The sum of $500 for fire insurance on
farm buildings Of the Jordan estate in
South Lewiston was paid on Friday to
the administrator and executor of the
estate, Mr. Jordan of Lisbon. These
buildings were burned about three
weeks ago and were a total loss. Mr..
Jordan informs us that, Tuesday next,
at the final settlement of affairs in the
probate court, he will be ready to turn
over the entire estate to the heirs-the
Central Maine General Hospital and
the Old Ladies' Home in Auburn. 1t
amounts to $4,000. OF which $4,000 is in
bonds and $500 in money. Besides this.
is the valuable farm of $50 acres, worth
from 5000 to $3000.-Lewiston Journal.
Superintendent Estes of the State
fair grounds. was called up at mid
night, recently, by shouting in the di-
rection of the horse stalls Taking 4
lantern and club he, went down and
examined into the cause. He found a
man in one Of the stalls backed up
against the door, 'hollering' for all
the world as If he was crazy. Help.
help" he called, THE ship is sinking.
Come up in boat and save us!" Now
and then the man lurched and grippei
the door firmly and shouted: She's
going to pieces Mr.. Estes went in
and held the lantern up in the mans
face. His eyes were staring and he
had every appearance of walking in his
sleep. He was not intoxicated, and
paid not the least attention to Mr..
Estes's lantern or presence. Push the
boat up close to her side. soft ken get
in, and then push off again before she
goes down." shouted the man, staring
at a dark corner. Suddenly he gave
leap and landed in the corner, acting
as if he had landed in a boat The
man tottered about and at last lay
down, saying. throw that coat over
me. I'm exhausted" and fell asleep
again. 1t was a pure case of sleep
walking, and the man was a tramp.
Mr.. Estes shook him and he woke up,
and said he had just crept into the
stall to pass the night. When told that
he had been shouting and enacting j
realistic wrecking scene, he said he
was a sailor and had been wrecked a
few months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
4 Card.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on q fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup Of Tar II it fails to
cure your cold or cough. we also warrant
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts.
factory or no pay.
Bowditch G. Webster, Augusta.
John Coughlin, Augusta.
F. X. Courtemanche, Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault, Augusta.
Mixer & johnson, Augusta.
F. G. Kinsman & Co., Augusta.
Chas. X. Partridge, Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. b. Hutchinson, Hallowell.
c. H. Beane, Gardiner
H. D. Robinson & Co., Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

The felt boots and slippers manu-
featured by Alfred Dodge are truly ar
tistic as we'll as comfortable. The
wearing qualities are remarkable on ac-
count of their peculiar mode of making
them. Haskell Bros delight to snow
all the advantages. Ask to see the fur
trimmed green beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Captain Thomas Clark Of Augusta
while on visit here. prevailed upon
his sister, Mrs. Julia Holden, to accom-
pany him home to spend part of the
winter. She will also spend some time
with her niece, Mrs. Nettie Boardman
Of Bangor.-Ex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

+ Doubt If st. Paul ever wore such fur
coast as st. Paul (Minn.) now sends to
E. E. Davis & Co, would seem as though
Somebody must have great confidence
in good old fashioned winter to see
this pile Of fur garments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

c. A. Jones Of Powers, added a valu
able piece Of horseflesh to his string Of
horses. Friday, purchasing one of AL
fred Clarke of Bangor street, for his
son to drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

The last number of the Gospel Ban
ner has upon the first page nne half
tone portraits Of the first and last edi-
tor of the Banner. Rev. William A..
Drew and Rev. I. J. Mead, respective
". The publishers announcement
states that Rev. Mr.. Mead will retain
charge of the Maine interests OF the
Christian Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Officer Jackson of Waterville.
brought down four prisoners to the
county Jail, Friday afternoon. One
was for drunkenness. and the other
three were for vagrancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

A large and influential church near
Boston, who are looking for a pastor,
have been corresponding with one OF
our city's clergymen in regard to filling
the vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

The Bangor foot ball team passed
through this city on the $50 train.
Friday afternoon, on their way to
Portland, where they will battle with
tho Portland high school eleven. upon
the gridiron, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Our readers will be interested to
know that Rev. DR.. McKenzie's DOCK
will be issued by Houghton, Miftiin q
Co, two months earlier than it was
expected, being ready for Distribution
by December 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Mrs. q. c. Leighton would like to
have the crowd of ladies who are likely
to be on the street today (weather per-
mitting) call at her store and see the
new cloaks she is able to show them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

The Journal is indebted to DR.. H. F.
Merrill of West Gardiner, for a beauti-
full basket of flowers, the last of the
season in his garden, so the doctor
writes us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Professor Robertson the celebrated
lacturerwas in the city ashort time, Fri
day. stopping over a train while upon
his way from Westbrook to Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

]. H. Totman and c. NJ. Holt of
Shaw's Business College, went to their
homes in Pishon's Ferry, Friday after.
noon, to stay over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

duce people to call he makes today's
price, &C. A beautiful artotype. gold mat,
gold frame, 11x15, that sells for 81, only
Csc. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Willard McFadden arrived in the
city, Thursday afternoon, from Water
vile, to act as turnkey at the Jail a
few days, while Turnkey Gilman en-
joys a few days at his home in Mount
Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Rev. Tr. lie Due Of ST. Francis de
Sales church of Waterville, and Rev.
FIR. Desilets of Pennington, were in the
city. Friday. the guests Of Rev. FIR.
Hamel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

In one way, Augusta appeared quite
metropolitan, Friday. A cripple was
engaged in playing those old familiar
tunes upon the street corners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

G. L. McFadden Of Bowdoinham, has
succeeded Harry A. Wade as nigh.
ticket seller and telegraph operat Or at
the Maine Central station in this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Mrs. G. A. Robertson and Miss 10.
sephine Robertson, arrived upon last
evenings train from Boston, where
they have passed the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

DR.. Gordon of Portland was in the
city, Friday. in consultation with DR..
Harris, in the case of Mrs. James w.
North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Mrs. A. F. McCurdy and little daugh-
ter, Mildred, returned, Friday, from a
several weeks visit at Mrs. McCurdy's
home at Woolwich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Joseph S. Smiley was not up to New
York to vote, but when the ladies see
his new cloaks quite likely they will
vote in his favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

1t is probable that the supreme court
will adjourn, today, after three
weeks session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Miss Alice r. Stanwood returned.
Friday, from a visit with friends and
relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Hon. H. L. Shepherd of Rockport,
was a visitor in the Capital city, Fri
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Seth Beedy of Pennington, was reg
istered at the Cony House, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

H. NJ. Cheney of Toledo, O., was reg
istered at Hotel North, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Have you any idea of making some
child happy? You can do it today at an
expense Of only 4c @. w. Quimby has
some very cute books, very pretty col
ored pictures within and colored covers
cut to represent "Topsys" RED Riding
Hoods Indians &C.. 1Oc. books. To in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Lung Kuro will prevent pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Ladies fleece lined hose at M. Roberts,
Hallowell, only 10c. per pair, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Listen ye men. A decorated shaving
mug 25c.; shaving brush, 15c. and a
cake of the real Williams shaving SOAP
10c All three for only Csc. if you buy
them today of John Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

All of the gong teams. CF. NJ. Hayes &
SOM will carry ginger snaps and gener-
ously dispose Of them at one-half price
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

J. S. Williams of Guilford, was one
of Augustus visitors. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

fine lot of new figs has been received
by G. w. Wadleigh who believes in quick
sales and--was going to say small profits,
but the public may judge If there be
profits in these figs at 1Oc. per pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

A Dupont tooth brush, Csc. article,
,niy 15c. today. at c. H. Beane's, Gardi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

The "Old Reliable drug store, c. X
Partridge. has a small stock left of
Pears style glycerine soap. closing
it out at 5 cents per cake. 1t is worth
while when there to notice his knife case
full Of an extra looking lot of % knives:
all styles and sizes up to four blades, all
warranted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

F. s. Smith Co.'S column ad is the
best place to read about some very spec
ial bargains that interest men and wom-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Here is one of Swift & Turner's valu-
able special sales for the benefit of their
friends. the housekeepers. A bread bak-
ing tin 6x10 inches. 4 inches deep. only
&c. today; Toe. Monday: two quart long
handle heavy suds dipper, &c. today only
Biscuit cutters, 1c. each; nutmeg graters,
nice ones. &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

1t is we'll enough to call a cough cure
Peerless" but does it cure? F. r. Par
fridge makes special sale of the peer
less large bottle today only, in order
for you to test it. Money refunded If not
satisfactory. Regular price Csc today
19c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Miss Clara A. Libby offers great value
in ladies fleece lined vests at only 16c.
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Eta z. Hanson makes a special sale of
fancy quilts, also Of a lot of children S
hats, and some walking hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Manufacturers samples" ooh. how the
words signify bargains) of capes and
jackets. Russell & Weston secured Il
large line of them and a special sale
is ahe word for today. Don't call too
early. doors will not be open before five
o'clock in the morning. This suggestion
is gratutous on the writer's part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Did not know as F. G. Kinsman & Co.,
would again venture to give those large
packages of satin finish toilet paper to
the public for &c. but F. G. is away and
the powers that be- make the offer. so
take advantage of it if you want a real
bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Twenty-Five dozen ladies' fine lawn
handkerchiefs only 121sc. each at J. H.
Leigh & CO. Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Mrs. n. r. Tibbetts has secured boz
nanza for the ladies. Sailor hats, all
trimmed, only Soc each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Ladies natural WOOL vests anu pants,
the only unnatura thing about them be-
ing the price. &c.,; the regular price be-
ing soc. Buckley & Goodrich also offer
men bargain in fleece lined shirts and
drawers that would shake the market if
all men needing such garments should
call and examine these. They are the
regular SOC. goods. Today only. remem-
Der it, soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Fred Maldor of China, was registered
at the Revere House, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

If you love pure. rich. delicious can
dies undoubtedly the new pecan cream
in maple, strawberry and vanilla flavors
will just suit you, for 1t is all of the
above: only 25c. today, at J. f. Fuller's
Spanish nugat. is too good for the name
treat at only 15c.: cream almonds
need no extolling. 2Oc; California figs
only 12c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-06
RHODES WAS CARELESS.

London, Jan. 6.-Later reports re-
ceived here in regard to the banquet
recently given Col. Cecil Rhodes, ex-
premier of Cape Colony, show 1t re-
suited in a scene of notable enthusi-
asm. The text of a speech in which
Col. Rhodes asserted that the para
mount idea : expansion, that the
worlds surface is limited and there
fore the best policy is to take as much
of that surface as you possibly can,
has created a sensation in London,
where even his best friends regard the
proceedings of Col. Rhodes with mis-
giving and fear he is inflaming pas
sions which may lead to further trou-
bles. Those interested in South Afri-
ca generally condemn the defiant at
titude which Col. Rhodes seems to
have assumed, instead of cooperating
with the government and undoing the
mischief resulting from the raid into
the Transvaal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-06
The Daily eiqht
JANUARY 6, 1897.
THE FREIGHT BUREAU.
Directors Elected And Organization
Perfected.

Directors Elected And Organization
Perfected.
The subscribers to the fund for the
organization of freight bureau met
Yesterday afternoon in the BUSINESS
Mems club room. On motion OF MT:
g. s. Austin directors were elected
for the first year. The following gen
tlemen were elected directors: Mes
srs. w. II. Weiss, Geo. III. kalteyer,
Adolph Wagner, Chas. Graebner' ana
G. S. Austin.
Applications for the position OF
manager of the bureau were received
from J. ]. Ryan, f. C. Murphy. +: D.
Huckin. III. o. Skinner and }. i. Bas-
kin. On motion it was decided 10
hold in allegiance the selection Oh a
manager in order to enable lnvestiga-
ton to be made as to the availability
and expertness and ability of the ap-
plicants and others eligible to I'LL the
place, who may be more desirable
than any so far found.
The subscription for maintaining
the bureau will be about STA Il
month.