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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
The Sale of n Famous Mine.

One of the most famous mines IN
Leadville was the Robert E. Lee. Its
promise was discovered when the vein
or deposit was first struck, but for
some reason or other people did not
take kindly to it, and the owners tried
in vain to sell an interest. A gentle
man who happened to have few hun
bred dollars was besought to take a
third of it for $500. He studied the
matter, and, deeming the venture too
risky, declined. The Lee was a pockety
mine, and some of the pockets con-
tanned rich ore. To effect sale the
owners wagered that they would take
100000 worth of ore out of the mine
in "a hours. By great good luck they
discovered few rich pockets and won
the bet. After this there was no diff
Guilty in selling the mine for $1,5o0,
O00.-San Francisco Chronicle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
CheroISees TO March.

Early in September 1900 Cherokee
braves will take the road in the Indian
Territory, under Chief Quannah Parker,
and will march into Kentucky, accom-
panied by Capt. Raleigh, of the United
States army. Last week strong and
muscular man, with high cheek bones
and copper countenance, was seen on
the streets of Frankfort, Ky. Bet few
realized that he was an Indian, though
lie was the full-blooded Cherokee,
Charley Parker, nephew of the cele-
brated Chief Quannah Parker. He was
mounted on beautiful bay thorough
bred. He was the forerunner of the in
vasion of the 1900 Cherokee warriors
and was here to see the governor. They
will enter Kentucky at Shawneetown
and march to place about three miles
from Russellville, where they will find
the grave of a great chief of the Chero
KEGS, who was killed in battle with the
Shawnees in 1749. There they will de
his memory honor. This battle tool
place on prairie near Pond river, ant
the old chief was wounded and carried
back into what is now Logan county
where he died and was buried.-ChicagC
Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
Become Famous While Young.

Over so per cent. of the greatest mu.
sicians, artists, poets and scientists, ac-
cording to Prof. Halleck, became IA
nous before the age of 30. "In the case
of the vast Majority" said the professor
in recent lecture in Philadelphia, "the
brain attains its maximum weight by
the age of Is. Examination of sections
of the spinal cord have shown that be.
tween the time of birth and the age OF
Is there has been 100 per cent. increase
in the number of developed nerve cells,
while an increase of only 4.6 per cent.
has been shown after 15."-Chicago
Chronicle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
JUMPING ON HAYTI.

Hitting a fellow when he is down is
a temptation to which nations as well
as individuals are prone to yield. OBJ
serving the ease with which Germany
exacted indemnity from Hayti for an
indignity to a German citizen, Italy
remembers that one of her subjects
was despoiled of his fortune in Hayti
away back in 1863, and it is the ex-
pectation in diplomatic circles that a
demand will now, be made for settle
ment.
The claim may be just in the origin
al, but it does seem that the lapse Of
"a years would have sufficiently bar
red it, Such is the rule of private
claims, and there is no reason why it
should not be invoked for the protec-
ton of weak nations. Statutes of linn
itation are enacted to force debtors to
exercise due diligence in collection.
1t is plain that Italy has not exercised
due diligence. if she allowed her claim
to sleep all these years, and she ought
to suffer the penalty.
Pleading the statute of limitation is
not generally good morals, but there
are circumstances under which it is
entirely justifiable, and when it is en-
plOyed to force equitable adjustment
it is permissible on even high moral
grounds. Diplomatic protest from a
friendly nation should be made to the
end that any settlement which Hayti
shall make be adjusted on rules Of
equity without duress or forcible ac-
tiCn of any sort.-GalvestOn Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
WOMEN AS POLICEMEN.
Rev. Anna Shaw Thinks They Would
Accomplish Wonders.


Accomplish Wonders.
Rev. Anna Shaw wants to be a Chi
cago policeman.
In fact, she thinks the entire force
should be made up of women.
She declared before the national con-
vention of the Woman's Suffrage asso-
citation that 200 uniformed women as
policemen in Chicago would do more
toward the elimination of crime than
many times that number of men. 1t
was in answer to question regarding
the office it would most become women
to fill that Miss Shaw announced her am
bition to be guardian of the peace.
For ten years, she said, she had been
fired with desire to hold Office, and the
position she yearned to fill was that of
a policeman.
IF the mayor of this city had the in
sight into existing sociological condi-
lions which he ought to have, and which
his successor one hundred years. hence
will possess" said she, "he would at
once realize the Importance of having
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
THE SHOWERS BUILDING.

The plans for the new building to
be erected by the Showers furniture
company on property of its own ad-
joining their present cOmmOdious
the contract will shortly be let for the
construction of the edifice.
1t is to be 53x210 feet all four stor-
les high, thus giving an entire floor
space of $4,000 feet. 1t is to be Of
brown stone front and very orna-
mental in appearance. On the first
floor a large glass show window will
occupy the centre of the front and a
door will open on each side of this,
each door in turn also followed by
another small short window.
On the second floor a large and or
namental octagonal window comes out
in the centre making very pleasing
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
The most valuable book for both men and
RAILROAD TIME TABLE
INTERNATIONAL AND GREAT
NORTHERN

North-Leaves at $50 a. IN. and p.
m. Arrives at 7:25 a. m. anu 9:15 p. m.
South-Leaves at 9:45 a. m. and ar
rives at 1:20 p. m.
The Express Special leaves at 1850 a.
N. and arrives at 1920 p. IN.
M K. & T.-Leaves at $3.50 a. m. and
D. m, arrives at 7:25 a. m. and 3:15 p.
m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
East bound trains arrive from Mexi-
co and Eagle Pass at 1850 a. m; and
leave at 1910 p. m; and $3.50 p. m. for
Houston, Galveston and New Orleans.
West bound train rarives from New
Orleans, Houston, and Galveston at
7:25 and 4:25 p. m; and leaves for Eagle
Pass and Mexico at 4:45 p. m.
Leaves for Eagle Pass and Mexico at
HOO a. m. and arrives at 700 p. m.
st. Louis Limited leaves for Waco,
Fort Worth, Dallas, Kansas City and
st. Louis at 7:25 p. m.
SAN ANTONIO & ARKANSAS PASS.
Trains leave daily for Cuero. Waco,
Houston and Galveston at $3.50 a. m;
for Beeville, Corpus Christi and Rock
port at 1850 p. m; and arrives daily
from the former places at 6:35 p m;
and from the latter at 1870 p. m.
For Boerne and Kerrville leaves daily
except Saturdays and Sundays at 2:45
D. m Leaves Saturday at 4:30 p. m.
Leaves Sunday at $3.50 a. m.
Arrives in San Antonio from Boerns
and Kerrville, daily, except Sundays
and Mondays at 10:45 am. Arrives
Sundays at p. m. Arrives Mondays
at $3.50 a. m.
SAN ANTONIO AND GULF SHORE.
Train leaves San Antonio for Mar
tinez, Sanders, Adkins, Lavernia and
Stockdale at $50 a. M, daily except
Sunday.
Arrives at San Antonio at 4:47 p. m.
daily, except Sunday
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
PIANOS AND MUSICAL INSTRU
MENTS.

Our recent notice to piano buyers, in
the different newspapers, has done
some good among unfOrtunaIcs who
bought shoddy consignment pianos, and
among those who intended buying the
same class. Ridiculous promises, the
demanding of notes on time sales, and
CHASING cheap shoddy' pianos,as first
class, are now ventilated, so that buy
ers deserve no sympathy, if they get
caught by 'smooth-talking" agents.
Manufacturers of reliable pianos, of
recognized high standard, have no
trouble to sell their products to ligiti-
mate dealers. They do not open agen-
cies in big and little towns, nor scat
ter their instruments broadcast among
a lot of irresponsible agents; RESPONSE
BILE houses cannot afford to misrcpre-
sent the qualities of instruments, nor
make silly promises or any statement,
which could not stand investigation.
We have built up successful business
during the past 81 years, by liberal and
fair dealing, good values and honest
representations; handling only reliable
instruments, and selling on easy pay
ments WITHOUT NOTES.
Buyers of pianos, organs. vioiins,
guitars, mandolins and other musical
instruments, will get as good value for
their money from our house, as they
can anywhere in the United States.
THOS. GOGGAN & BROS, Corner
Houston & Navarro streets. 12-l2tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
The Hatchet story in the soutp.

"Of course you colored children have
heard of George Washington. How he
cut his fathers favorite tree and how
when his father asked him about it
George said: Father, didit. Icannot
tell a lie; 4 did it with my little hatchet.'
What is it, Ephraim?"
"Ef he'ud cut watah million an his
fodder 'ud ak 'em, den he wudden a
tole i'm"
eve will now sing, Just as I am -
N Y. Truth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
REV. ANNA sHAw's IDEA OF A
COPPER.

women represented on the police force.
And If he wanted to know where to find
the women let him go to the Salvation
Army and the American Volunteers,
where enough could be obtained on
short notice.
arrests constitute but small part
Of a policeman's duty. 1t ought to be
just as much his duty to prevent peo-
pie from becoming criminals as to take
them into custody after they have gone
wrong. 1t is in this direction that a
woman policeman could do the most
good. 1 would rather be police officer
in Chicago or New York than mayor OF
either city."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
POUND NOTICE.

Taken up, and in city pound on Mat
amoras street, on or about the 18th day
of December, 1897:
One gray horse, indescribable brand
on left thigh.
One bay horse, branded b | L on left
thigh.
One brown horse, brand on jaw, not
plain.
One roam mare, branded y S on left
shoulder.
Which will if not redeemed before
sale, be sold at public auction, to the
highest bidder, for cash, at said pound,
at the hour of IL o'clock a. m. on the
18th day of December, 1897.
PHIL. SHAPDEIN,
12-13-5t Marshal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
Glass Eyes for Horses.

Glass eyes are now made for horses,
cats and dogs, as well as for human be-
ings. These animals use larger eye
than man, and several are ordered for
them at the same time, as a new one is
necessary about once in six months.
The edges become roughened and pro-
duce irritation from the acids of the
affecting the enamel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
An Oklahoma Religious Sect.

On He'll Roaring creek, 40 miles east
of Perry, o. T., there is settlement
of religious sect who call themselves
Homes people. They oppose doctors
and will not allow medicine to be given
their sick under any circumstances.
Further, they will not allow water on
their persons, but anoint themselves
with oil once a week. The neighbors
are asking that the sect be quaran-
tined.--Chicago Chronicle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
Mortuary Item.

Don't you know that your nephew
is waiting impatiently for you to die,
so he can get your money!" said Gill
hooly to wealthy but eccentric
friend.
'SThat don't bother me in the least.
I'll die when get good and ready, and
if that don't suit my nephew, let him
say so, and I'll just not die at ALL
Tammany Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
Every Republican in Texas should
Subscribe for the
SAN. ANTONIO DAILY LIGH 7
The Leading Republican paper of
the South.

1t is a Newspaper giving all the lat
est news by Mail and Telegraph, and
publishes the Associated Press Dis
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Morning Papers.
Its editorials and opinions teach good
Republican Doctrine and are written
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1t is not published by or in the inter
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AS an extra inducement we offer the
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scribers:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
SEND MENU WITH INVITATION.
New Fad That is Said TO Have Many
Points Of Excellence.

New Fad That is Said TO Have Many
Points of Excellence.
Philadelphia Times.
The menu had its origin in media
eval times. Duke Henry of Bruins
wick, a gourmand of the period, first
devised the slip of paper containing
the list of dishes TO be served at a
banquet, so that if delicacy of which
he was fond was indicated for the last
stage of the repast, he could reserve
his appetite for it. Since that time
the menu has assumed many forms.
The latest application of il is that in
vented by foreign woman of author
itative social eminence. When she
fixes upon the date of dinner party
she incloses in the envelope with the
card of invitation a menu of the meal
to be served This warning of what
is to come gives ample opportunity to
her friends to decide whether the gas
tronomic attractions or the lack of
them merit prompt acceptance or
equally prompt declination. The APP
pears to be a very sensible innovation.
1t is an incentive to the host or host
ess to put forth his or her best efforts
in the presentation of enticing dishes,
and it enables those who are asked to
prepare themselves for the full enjoy
ment of them. If this fad be generally
adopted it may revive the fashion of
decorative menus, which is now in
eclipse, or may simplify them so that
they shall harmonic with the plainly
engraved card of invitation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
BulI-FfshtInS in Spain.

During the bull fight season OF 1896
there were ATS fights in Spain, and 1918
bulls, valued at 100000, and 5,73o
horses, valued at 100000, were killed.
The number of matadores, the principal
fighters who killed the bulls, was %,
and they were paid for their services
In all about 1929, 500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
DO You MEAN BUSINESS.

bargains in business, as well as home
stead properties, vacant lots, farms
and ranches. Now Is your opportun-
lty and by calling upon or writing ~
we think It will be to your a1vantaga.
JOHN 7. HAMBLETON & CO.. f04
East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
His Eye on the British.

"Now, Willie" said the teacher to the
second boy in the geography class, "can
you tell me why it is that the sun never
sets on the queens dominion"
"Well, pa says there amt no tellin'
what them fellers would do after dark =
Chicago Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17

A near-sighted girl happened to pass
a furnishing store and glance at the
show window. She checked scream
and said to her companion:
ooh, please come here and relieve my
suspense"
"How?"
Tell me what am looking at-boa
constructors or bicycle stoclzings!"-
Philadelphia Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17

Old Lady-You don't chew tobacco,
do you, little boy?
Newsboy-No, m; but kin give yer
q cigarette.-Up to Date.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
HELD UP A DUMMY.
Wagon MistOOI< 1t for n Citizen and
Tried to Rob 1t.

Wagon MistOOIx 1t for n Citizen and
Tried to Rob 1t.
Frank Wagon held up wooden man
on the West side late last night, says
the Chicago Evening Post, and to-day
he is sorry, both because his victim was
not one of the descendants of Adam
and because he was himself locked up
at the Desplaines street police station.
With a revolver in his hand Wagon as
sumed the role of daring highway
man, placing the weapon against the
head of clothing dummy in front of
a secondhand store near Halsted and
West Madison streets. In answer to
the command to hold up its hands the
dummy maintained silence and Wagon
was angered because the sleeves didn't
come up.
"Your money or your life," said the
dummy robber. AS the object of his at
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17

Fore Sale-Fresh Pecans, extra
fine, soft shell, at 4, 3 and cts pound
at MISSES KIRCHNER. 231 w. Com
merce rect. I2-14-10t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
No Harm in Thinking.

Maud-Pm thinking of writing q
novel.
Claud-Well, there's no harm in that
Town Topics.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
Only an Old Mans Notion.

IT'S a woman, not man you see in
the moon," shouted the female orator.
81 guess she's bout right" interrupt
ed a patriarch in the back part of the
hall, "that's the reason the blamed
things so changeable."-St. Louis Re
public
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17

MANDOLINS, GUITARS. BANJOS
At $3.50 upwards at ]. +. Jones I: Co.
old stand.
THOS. EOGGAN q CO.,
If Cor. Houston anS Navarro SITS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17

81 thought you said Smithson wanted
to be elected exalted ruler?"
$50 he did, but his wife said he must
give up going to the lodge."-Judge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17
What IL Il.
/. .. .

Bub-What's modesty, Sisp
Sis-0h, it's looking meek when
you're feeling stuck up.-N. Y. Truth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-17

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The man may be
able to whip the
lion single-handed,
but he is not taking
chances, and is not
going to disdain the
assistance of help
ers with hot irons.
The same is true of
a wise man who is
having a tussle with
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-02

Last nights sparring exhibition at Pyle's
Cycle Academy was so poorly attended
that the contests between Glynn and
Dougherty and Flanagan and Henry
did not take place. All the contestants
presented themselves at the ring and eX.
pressed their willingness 10 engage Thurs
day night at the same place. Manager
Marks there upon returned to all present
checks which will admit them to Thurs.
days performance without charge. In
the meantime several more good contests
will be arraigned
While the small number of sports did
not sse fights between celebrities last
sight they did see one good exhibition.
TWAS siIround go" between spade
and Dorsey which was won by Spade.
Russell and Brown had intended to
spar i5ur rounds, but so one sided was 1t
that Brown gave up tho fight.
II is regretted TINT the efforts Of Harry
Marks to give good exhibitions are not
appreciated Last nights bill was the
bsst that had been arranged by him, but
it could not be carried out because of there
being but about seventy five spectators.
Thursday nights bill is even better one
than that of last night, and as the admis.
sion fees are but 800 and 81 the house
should be crowded,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-02
Legal Victory for the Dauntless.

Jacksonville. March 2.--In the United
States court yesterday W. A, Bisbee
and his tilibustering tug Dauntless
scored a signal %ict6ry When Judge
Lock granted a tempo cay injunction
restraining Collector Of Customs Bis
bee and Captain Kilgore. of the reve-
nue. cutter Boutwell, from interfering
with the Dauntless, and ordered her
release on a bond Of $4,000. Judge
Lock said 81 find no authority grant
ing the secretary of the treasury the
right to use the revenue marine or Gus
toms officials to prevent by force. or
threatened force. that freedom of loco
motion which is the privilege Of every
vessel which does not transgress the
law. There is no power conferred upon
the secretary to insist upon a treasurer
or marine officer to board vessel, !, to
watch and control her movements.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-02

Vice President.elect Garrett A. Hobart,
with his family and select party, went
through this city this afternoon over the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad The train
reached Delaware avenue station at 1.27
o'clock. Mr. Hobart occupied the private
cur Atlas" which belongs TO the pres-
dent of the Central Railroad Of New
Jersey
The philadelphia. which is the car of
the president of the Philadelphia and
Reading, and the Baltimore" the bust
moss car Of President John X. Cowen, of
the B. & o T., were the other private cars.
No stop was made by the train in passing
through Wilmington. Glimpses OF tho
party however were obtained at various
points along the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad
Its schedule time was as follows; Leave
Philadelphia IL IS p, NJ arriving at Ches.
ter at LIE, Wilmington, l.27, Newark, Al,
Singerly, i.46, Bayvew, 23l, Mt Royal
Station (BaltimorG) 2, ID, Lee Street (Bal.
timore). 2.4S Relay Station 2 5s, Annap.
oils Juntion, 3.05, Laurel, 3ll, Hyatts-
vile, 323, and arriving at Washington at
$50 p. M.