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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Canadian authorities think that
they can avert famine in Dawson.
They might eXpend some of the money
that they levied on the poor miners as
thy went in and thus supply the
needy, leaving handsome surplus for
Canadian greed. Canadian John
knows which side of his pants holds
the cash.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Kansas under Populist rule has an
immense longing for big schemes.
Her latest is project to build an irri-
cation canal from the head waters of
the Missouri to the Red river in Tex
as. The ditch as proposed would be
about 1,IOe miles in length and cost
a million OF dollars for every day there
is in the year. Those fellows with
hayseed in their hair have millions in
their minds at any time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Constitutional conventions are get
ting their forces together in several
places in the southern states, but
in Texas, where the new consti-
tuition is most needed, there is moth
ing in sight for such convocation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Uncle Sam is not going to lock the
doors of that Hawiian stable after the
nag is stolen. The Democrats Of the
country are persuading and arguing
to this end, but persuasion and argu-
ment will fail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

England would like first-rate to have
Uncle Sam join her in protest
against the division of China, by Ger
many and Russia, but Great Britain
will have to boss that job alone. The
Monroe doctrine holds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

There is no one in the United States
will wish the Mormons less than the
most abundant success in transplant.
ing their church, body and brides to
Mexico. The public opinion is unani-
nous upon this.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The rubber tire costs more than the
iron one, but is far more durable and
is cheaper liz the end. 1t is like the
gold dollar, more costly at the begin
ming, but it outlasts the silver one in
purchases.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

There is point past which the New
England cotton spinners cannot go in
the matter of paying wages. When
that point is reached they must cut
wages or else close their establish
ments.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

1t is proposed to establish the De-
partment of Commerce and Industry at
Washington. Better wait to see how
the revenues catch on to the expense
cart and overtake it, before mourning
greater expense.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

There are more boats rushing into
that Klondike trade than would
serve to freight the whole gold output
of that country for years, with the
mountains from which it is washed
thrown in.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The 'West End Flats" are giving
Galveston no end of trouble. The
flats generally do as well as the
sharps, and this is n mixed case of
flats and SharpS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Thousands of bushels of pecans are
going to waste on the Concho, be-
cause the prices paid for the nuts was
not sufficient to justify gathering
This is a good deal like having too
much wealth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Il tine American tourist would fold
his tent and stay at home there would
be mourning all over Europe and those
oDstreperous fellows that are on their
ear over there would subside.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The Filley Democrat is the latest adj
dition to the varieties of that monde
script in Missouri. There will come a
time in the history of events political
when Fillyism and Plattism will die
the death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

1t does not take much to scare those
Spanish dons in Havana out of their
boots. Any foreign ship seen com
ing into the harDCr is taken for an
American man OF war and the Span
ish liver trembles.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Bryan's platform in the next cam
paign will be fought on the retirement
of the greenbacks. There is hardly a
question that will retire Bryan, just
as it did in 1896, but without any af-
termath.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

There is an Iowa insurance rate war
of huge proportions looming up. 1t is
the state companies VS.. the eastern
ones. Out of it may come lower rates
of insurance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Wolcott is not happy over the pros
pect of solid gold legislation being
fathered by the administration, so
closely following upon his own return
from his European efforts in behalf of
bimetallism.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
FRIDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1897.

here is hardly a doubt that fric-
ton will come of the occupation of
China. Russia will be the one nation
to gain most by 1t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The poor We have always with you,
said the Jewish prophet of Nazareth.
They are here also. Care for them.
This is the season when fuel and food
are welcomed by the destitute, more
than at any other.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Mexico and United States will be
found standing on the same Monroe
Doctrine platform, when the time
comes to assert that doctrine in the
face of European intermeddling with
the affairs of this continent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

II the prayers of Southwest
Texas FOR rain are rewarded accord
ing to. the faith exercised. then the
faith must be of very thin quality.
For faith there is distrust, and for
rain there is drizzle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The preacher in New York who re-
fused to receive gift for his poor at
the hands of Tammany. did not believe
In making friends of the mammon OF
unrighteousness. He had better read
his bible again.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Durant now wants n change of ven
ue. He should be accommodated with
one to the gallows. He has numbered
the earth and troubled the courts and
scandalized justice as long as there is
any fun in it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

IA The Democratic whippersin are af-
Der the faithful in Congress to stand by
n civil service with the $4,000 Dem
Hvntic Places filled by Cleveland as
~ Shst legacy to the party.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

There is growing feeling that when
the pensions payments of this country
are in excess of $100,O0O0OO they are
more than the law sanctions. With
this sum all the deserved and needed
pensions of the nation could be paid.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

There is nothing in the situation in
China that decreases the Importance
of that proposed Hawaiian annexa-
ton. Uncle Sam should own over the
Pacific ocean as far as Honolulu.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

There have been winters in Texas
when the skies were in a chronic con-
dition of weep for weeks together. Is
this TO be one of the old sort? South.
west Texas is able to soak in lot of
moisture
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Much that is laid to the arrogance
of Bismarck is justly attributable to
neuralgia. Tooth ache will floor the
equanimity of the best iron and blood
diplomat in the world.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Prairie fires have burned strip of
territory 20 miles wide through sever
al counties of West Texas and the
damage to the ranges will be immense.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Texas turns her back on this wet
nOrther and pulls up her coat collar,
but she welcomes the disagreeable Wis
itOr all the same. He will yield fruits
and haryests in the sweet by and by.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

collectors for the Light:
H. C. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
HARVEY L. STEELE, Subscription.
Subscribers are requested not TO pay
their subscription without taking re-
ceipt T. b. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Russia and Germany have now
ports on the open Pacific, and France
will follow suit. 1t is just in time
that the annexation of Hawaii is pro-
posed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Bryan heard something drop with a
! .ull thud while he attended that col
,iege commencement in Mexico and
heard the consequences of the fall in
silver deseanted ON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

has umany has wheeled China into
y out the lines for German oc-
on at Kaio Chau. There are
0un = swspaper men allowed to be
HE at the stalking. In this Ger
shrewd.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Signs indicate that Foster might
have stumbled on the truth, when he
declared that the closing week of this
year would give abundance of rain in
the south.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

France and Germany are trying to
make it as unpleasant for the Ameri.
can in those countries as the Span.
iards do. Some of these days the
Americans will retaliate and stay at
home.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The showing that the experts have
made over the work at Arkansas Pass,
is not encouraging to any more at
tempt to secure water by private en-
terprise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Let Uncle Sans boys and girls keep
in this country the hundred millions
that they spend in Europe every year
and those rn-up-yOur-nOses-a at Ameri-
cans over there would learn better
manners.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

re is a long list of industries in
h the wages have been raised
e the passage of the Dingley bill.
vt list is growing longer, despite
cut at Fall River, and it will be
Jlished.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

United States is not going TO take
any dip in the troubles over in the
Orient but simply states that her
commercial relations must moi be in
terfered with.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

DAILY says he bought Hamburg, will
race him at home and not abroad.
that he could afford to buy him and
that it is no mans business what he
paid for him. He paid enough to get
him. This Is hot.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Tennessee has an interesting fight
on her hands to settle the United
States senatorial succession. Special
session Of the legislature is called for
January 17th,. for that and amend
ment Of Memphis charter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

All Industrial movements are to the
south, for it is there that the great
body of raw material for textile ia
brics is grown.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Arkansas Is summing up her loses
on account of the forty eight hours
sleet and cold and finds she has
enough for tie present.
iselnoucuuughonaee
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Texas is told TO cool her heels at
the antechamber of the pie room until
Congress reassembles.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Cotton men are talking reduced
acreage all over the country, but will
the planting correspond with the chin
ming?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The operators in those new England
mills had better look into the situa-
ton before they order a strike.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Most of those filibusters are too
sharp for Uncle Sam and the orders
for release generally follow arrest.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

When Spain refuses to hoist flag
of truce in Cuba on any occasion she
signed the death warrant of Ruiz.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The weather clerk has done his best
to help out in the destruction of those
yellow fever microbes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
IL II falls to cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. B. Q. on each tablet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The distribution of food to the des-
titute Americans in Cuba will go on,
Blanco or no Blanco.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

IL the five civilized tribes sell out
and go to Mexico it will be easier deal
ing with the others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
TO CORRESPONDENTS

All contracts or bills must be APPROX
ed by the secretary or manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The iron and steel production of this
present month of December promises
to break the record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

There are none of the Cuban army
officers who are willing TO accept Gu-
tonOmy. Death or independence.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

France has dipped into that Panama
Canal scandal to divert attention from
the Dreyfus affair. Only that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

PERFUME, the largest stock.
greatest variety for the holidays.
Film JAMES CIAVIN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

General Lee is keeping his eyes op-
en- and his ears apeak and his mouth
closed. He is all right
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The early vegetable men will find
something to warm their heart circu-
lation in this rainy season.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

London has made up its mind to see
a stiff money market until the new
year is uShered in.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-17

A thoroughly enthusiastic meeting Of the
BimetalHc hall with large number Of
Bimetallic League was held last night at
the members in attendance The princi-
pal portion of the business session was
taken up in acting upon the report Of the
executive committee offered. The action
of the committee in securing Col. Poor
man to make a public address on March
9th on the financial issues. was heartily
approved Col Poorman will make an adj
dress on the date mentioned at the Be
metallic hall. and a cordial invitation is
extended to every person to attend this
meeting, so it will be open and free 10 all.
After a number of bills had been ordered
paid. and the secretary instructed to not
subscribe for more newspapers for use in
the reading room. the club passed TO the
consideration of the list OF honorary mem-
bers. which was submitted by the COM
mittee This list was adopted and the
names added TO the roll The list en-
braces every prominent Democrat and
bmetallist Of the State. II includes sew
eral prominent ex-Republcans, who have
been leaders in that party. All the names
are those Of West Virginians. except u
few from adjoining counties in eastern
Ohio and one in Nebraska, namely. VIM.
j. Bryan the idol of Democracy. The
mention Of Mr. Bryan's name was greeted
with loud and prolonged applause. Tho
secretary was instructed TO notify each
person, Mr. Bryan included. that he had
been elected an honorary member, and
given full privileges of the club. a copy
of the constitution will also be sent to
each Of the 2l0 persons named on the list.
After this matter had been disposed Of.
the committee was instructed by the club
TO arrange dates and subjects for debates,
TO be given i'm the hall about once q
month. These debates viii be open for
each member TO discuss with time limit
prescribed. The committee were also di-
rected to make arrangements for the for
nation of a glee club There is excellent
material in the league for a glee club and
it will undoubtedly prove to be a popular
attraction. The committee reported reso-
lutions Of sorrow relative to the death Of
Philo l.. Kimberly which are printed
elsewhere.
At the conclusion OF the business pro-
gramme, Attorney VI. L. Mclaughlin was
called upon for am address. While
brought out Unexpectedly. Mr.. McLauglin
made vigorous speech relative 70 the
financial situation of the country. and
stirred up considerable enthusiasm by his
remarks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-17
NO FAITH CURE
ABOUT STUART'S DYSPEPSIA TAB.
LETS.
They Cure Stomach Troubles and Indiges-
ton Anyway. Whether You lave Faith
in Them or Not.

Mere faith will not digest your food
for you, will not give you an appetite,
Will not increase your flesh and
strengthened your nerves and heart,
but Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will do
these things, because they are compos-
ed of the elements Of digestion, they
contain the juices, acids and pep
tones necessary 10 the digestion and as
similation of all wholesome food.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will di-
gest food if placed in a jar or bottle in
water heated to IS degrees, and they
will do it much more effectively when
taken into the stomach after meals,
whether you have faith that they will
or not
They invigorate the stomach, make
pure blood and strong nerves, in the
only way that nature can do it, and
that is from plenty of wholesome food
well digested. 1t is not what we eat,
but what we digest that does us good.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
by nearly all druggists at 80 cents for
full sized package. or by mail from the
Stuart Co.. Marshall, Mich
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-17
ENGLIsHLurHERAN CHURCH
Makes an Appeal for Aid to the Benevo
Ient Iittzcns of Wheeling.


The last number Of the English Luther
an. published in the interest Of the Eng
ush Lutheran CONGREGATION, of this city,
contains an appeal in behalf Of the
church. directed TO the benevolent hearted
and public spirited citizens. This consre-
ration was organized thirty years ago
and has struggled faithfully against All
verse circumstances. 1t has maintained
the largest Sunday School in the state
The pure. plain. simple gospel of Jesus
Christ has always been taught in the sun
day School and preached from its pulpit.
No new tangled doctrines or heresies OF
any kind. have ever been tolerated by its
authorities.
"It is not. Therefore. IN behalf Of some
new. untried. unheard OF. institution or
ism. we make our appeal, but in behat
Of "a church rich in her past history rlch
i'm the possession OF the pure Gospel rich
i'm her membership of honest upright
men and women. boys and girls. but
mostly pure IN this worlds goods Hence
this appeal This congregation needs very
badly more commodious and comforta-
BILE church building Its present church
building is very badly in need Of repair
But inasmuch as il is too small and incon-
venient. especially for the sunday School
tho congregation has determined TO re-
build and enlarge. The plan has been Sc
lected. Ii is not better Jnau the congrc-
cation needs or deserves but il is beyond
the possible reach of the congregation s
ability without placing considerable
bonded debt ON the property. It is IN
tended 70 keep this bonded debt just as lit
tie as possible. so that the congregation
will not be hampered 10y il. hence this APP
peal to our friends and TO the benevolent
and public spirited citizens Of Wheeling.
For a good pair Of Mems Jean pants
or Overalls. stop at L. Shafer q Co.'S.
1904 Market street, the new gents
furuislprs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-17
MAY BE POSTPONED.

Carson. Nevada, March 16-The wind
ceased blowing about 10 O'Clock and was
followed by some snow. The clouds
are much lighter than in the early part
of the evening and il is now feared that
tomorrow may be unpleasant. At a
late hour tonight the Associated Press
is i'm a position to state positively that
if the sun does not shine tomorrow the
big fight Will not come of In this
event the smaller contests will be put
ON and the crowd be entertained by
Witnessing them. If the big fight does
nor come off tomorrow. il Will be on
the 18Th. provided the weather is suit
able the intention being to have II
take place at such time as the verascope
can record the movements Of the con-
restantS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-17

We move pianos carefully. Both of
our truckmen have been with us four
teen years and ought to know how TO
move pianos. and they do. Our prices
are the same as others.
T. w. BANNER CO.
1910 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-17
AUCTION SALE.

Thousands attending the Great Auction
Sale OF the Chicago Bankrupt Store. now in
the hands OF Constable \. L. 1T. Meyers.
Goods all go to the highest bidder. regard
lessof their cost or value. Remember. ! -
Main street is the place. The first choice
il always the best. so take warning nv this
sale from $50 to 800 and from 1:3O TO
900 p. IN. A. l.. ST. MEYERS,
" III UAIIFR Constable
Auctioneer y. G. SMITH.
Attorney.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-17

We are in the bicycle and athletic
goods business to its fullest extent. and
will devote Friday and Saturday to
showing the finest line of wheels in the
country. Come in and bring your
friends. Jason c. Stamp, 1923 Market
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-17
EEsoLUTIoNs 81 REsPEcT


Whereas. Providence in its inscrutable
wisdom has seen fit 20 remove from the
scenes of his earthly labors Philo l.. Kim
be~ly. one of the members Of this club;
and.
Whereas. The deceased was citizen OF
the best type a man strong i'm purpose,
sr5adfast I'm his friendships. honest, cour-
aecous and warm-hearjcd and Democrat
of am unsweViug type always ready to
aid his party 20 the fan extent OF his
powers. and of firm conviction that DEM
ocratc principles and Democratic meas
ures We're best for the welfare of the
whole people. and,
Whereas. As a member of the Bimetallic
Club of Wheeling the deceased took a
deep interest In the affairs of the orgtniza-
ton. believing it destined TO become an
important factor in future party success.
O. school for tho education OF the voter i'm
political economy and a means of f3miI-
iarizing the masses with the wrongs OK
listing and with the means for their SPEEDY
removal; therefore Doe it
Resolved. by the Eimetallic Club Of
Wheeling. that We deeply dcplora the
death of our late associate while bowling
i'm humble recognition 10 that Divine pow r
which doeth au things for good.
Resolved. That u his death this club
loses one of its mos. efficient members. the
city of Wheeling good citizen. and many
i'm this community devoted friend.
Resolved. That copy of these resolu-
lions be spread upon The minutes of this
organization as an attestau1n OF our sense
~