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as basis for the compensation for the four years
 The practice of the railways has been to have the mail cars filled that month with old government doeu- ments, tons and tons of trash being sent back and forth over their lines, and upon this fradulent basis they have been receiving pay foreach four years contract. Whether anything will come of this is an open question, as the railways apparently have the right of way as well through the hall of legislation and the courts of justice. and 1t matters not to them who is in power; they are always Republicans iii Republican districts, Democrats in Democratic districts and all things to all men, saving and excepting their reserved right to rob the people in every possible way all the time.
 President Cleveland has set apart a large section of lands in the State of Wyoming, south Dakota, and Montana for the purpose of public Earks and timber reservations, when ii is q notorious fact to those who are posted that most of these lands are arid deserts, suitable only for the growth of sage brush and jack rabbits.
 It is said that President Cleveland is to be q candidate for Presidency in 1900, and that in ease he is defeated, he wants these parks, so he can take to the woods.
 The fight existing between the rival towns Duluth, Minnisota. and Superior, Wisconsin, has been trans ferred to the United States Senate, over a little bill presented by Senator | Quay, to extend the time from March to July for the completion of the steel bridge which is to connect the two cities. Between them flows q l little arm of Lake Superior called by courtesy St. Louis River, which is as 1 famous in the annals of the Nortl- west as was the Rubicon in the time C9sar. AS long as that stream of water remains unbridged, just so long will Duluth remain Duluth, and Superior be known as Superior. But in the dreadful times to come when the bridge shall span that river, it is likely that Superior will be known as a sub urb of Duluth and Duluth be known as suburb of Superior, thus making the doughty citizens of those cities lie awake at nights, and stand on the shores of their dividing stream and hurl defiance to their en- croaching neighbors.
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A WELCOME GUIDE.

On receipt of 20 cents will forward to any address, postpaid, q hand some catalogue of 72 pages profuse'y illustrated, giving full description of fruit trees, small fruit, ornamental trees, eyergreens, shrubs, vines. roses bulbs etc, also giving formulas for spraying. when to spray, plant etc. The descriptive catalogue is Il well come guide to all those in need of information, and should not be with out it. Send for it, it will please you. From the first order you send of one dollar or more, the price of the cata- logue can be deducted therefrom.
 Your urcorrespondence kindly solicit ed. Yours very truly, Ambrose Martell, proprietor Peoria Banner Nurseries, office and sales grounds, Nos. III to IF s. Jefferson ave-, Peoria, III. 22s'-d &sW II.
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TIE LENTEN SEASON,
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT THE EPISCOPAL AND CATH0-
 LIC CHURCHES.
An Address to the Trinity Episcopal Congregation by the Rev
 G Gordon smeade.

The usual Lenten season for the year 1897 will commence in the city oa Wednesday morning, which is called Ash-Wednesday, with solemn high mass at the Ca tholic church.
 The Eenten season as q usual rule is pretty well observed in this part of the country, by the Catholics and Episcopalians, and there are but few society events while it lasts.
 There will be services held on Ash Wednesday at the Episcopal and Catholic churches at which services the ashes will be blessed and the proper distribution made amongst the members. There will be high mass at St. Joseph 8 Catholic church at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. Divine services and Holy COmmun- ion att Che Episcopal church at Il o'clock.
 Palm Sunday will be on the llth of April, and palms will be blessed and distributed. The lenten season will close with Easter Sunday, April IS.
 There are a great many people who possibly have not read the reg ulations for Lent, and we publish below an exact copy of same sent out from Louisville by the Bishop of that diocese, the Rt. Rev. William George McCloskey.
 REGULATIONS FOR LENT.
 All the week days of Lent. from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, are fast days on precept, on one meal, with the allowance of moder- ate collation. in the evening.
 The church excuses from the obli- gation of fasting Out not of absti hence from flesh meat, except 1T special cases Of siekness) the infirm those who arc attaining theil growth, those whosa duties are of an exhausting ol laborious character, women in preg nancy or nursing infants, and thos' who are enfeebled by old age.
 AN ADDRESS BY REV. sMEADE.
 An announcement to the congre gation of the Trinity Church.
 Dear Bretheren:-
 The season of Lent begins on Wed nesday. What does this season mean? It means more than mere routine of services, ana by far nor than a mere religious fashion. II means q depening of the spiritual III of the members of Christ's body, D. coming, through the power of th' Holy Ghost, closer to Christ. Ant
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POKER ROOM RAIDED,
A WIFE CREATES EXCITEMENT
 IN A GAMBLING HOUSE
Her Husband Was Spectator to the Game, But is Caught And
 sever3ly Beaten by His ! Better Half.

Monday night, about 10 o'clock, there was great excitement in Barraqne street gambling house. AL that hoa4 it is said that about fifteen people were sitting in the gambling room watching a six handed game of poker The play CTS were deeply inter asted in study ing the faces of their cards, trying to see palrs, "threes, :" "straights' or "aushes, when suddenly there was . tremendous crash against one of the doors leading into the room. Tine door had been locked; it was strong ard heavy, and it success fully withstood the first attack upon ft;:a second crash came 8 moment later, and it sounded as if 9 batter ing ram was at work No lock or doot could withstand such a shock, and it was burst wide open, and in req!e.l sa5a13a, whom Che oalooE- CTS declared was the very picture of the devil, so furious was her face
 The Womans husband was one of the spectators in the poker room, and as soon as the first shock struck the door his face became ashy pale and he started for another outlet crying for God's sake let me out O herels The other door to the room was locked and the frightened man was unable To open it; someone ua= locked the door, and the terrif d husband started on a swift run to reach the hall leading down stairs. The woman pursuing, was as swift as he, and just before he reached the stairway the poor man, probably through weakness, caused by fright, l5st his footing aNd fell flat on hi back. His wife caught him and ad- ministered to him an unmercifuI beating and kicking. She showed and knocked him until he reached the pavement, and there the man got another hard fall, Tit is said the woman knocked him down. She g3ve him another pumme ing, and t!en walked away
 A half hour later the poker play CTS who had rushed out of the room, with tho hair standing up like bristles on their heads, again enter ed the room, and were discussing the remarkable affair when mes senger entered the room and called for one of the game keepers, saying that a man wished to see him in the alley in the rear of the building. The game keeper followed the mes senger and on reaching the alley he found the poor husband, who was suffering with a broken shoulder.
 The fall he received, when knock ed dowa, had broken or disloeated one of his shoulder blades, and he was suffering excrutiating agony. He was afraid to go home, for he said that if he did his wife would kill him. He declared that he would never live with her again, and affirmed that recently she had shot at him on three different occasions. He was finally helped to a hotel and put to bed.
 The woman, who has gained quite areputation in this city, seems to be dwell our readers can supply the name-and her husband is as
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remember always that it is through our lives we are taught to interpret Christ to our fellow men. In order that this season may bring blessings to ourselves and to our neighbors, it is necessary that we.shOuld have clearly defined ideas about the work we crave to accomplish in our own lives, and for those round about us. We want to make lent real. We can made itreal by having in mind and heart.
 First.-Repentence. This does not mean only being sorry for sin, but rather resolving, by the help of God, to do right.
 Second -Sclf-cxamination. Think of self and not of others. Strive to find out our own sins, our own temptations, our own failures.
 Third d.-Self denial. This does not mean that we should deny ourselves in one particular, and substitute something we like much better. Deny ourselves anything that will enable us to cruelty self Galations 6-14; Citations 5-24
 Four th.-Lay aside frivilous talk, and light and unprofitable reading and amusements. "Come ye your- selves apart
 Fifth Do some special work for the Master, and above all, make Christ real in the home.
 Sixth. Earnest prayer. Take some special time each day in which to talk with God. Tell Him every thing and ask His help.
 Seventh.-Study the Bible. Take one gospel account of Chrst's life, read it through carefully-study it- and then some of the Epistles of St. Paul
 Eighth.-Attcnd church. Be pres ent at every service, with hearts freed from the spirit of criticism, but filled with the earnest desire to know the will of Christ, in order that we may live it.
 Ninth.-Set your faces against that which will come between your soul and the blessings this season has in store for you.
 ORDER OF SERVICES.
 Ash Wednesday and the days fol- lowing Wednesday, II D. m.
 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thurs days at s q. III
 Wednesdays ..e 4:30 ?. III.
 Fridays at 7:30 ?. m.
 Passion week Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, stort service and Holy Communion at q. m.
 Holy Thursday night, service and Holy Communion at 7:30. Good Friday, ser9iee and sermon at II a. m.
 Saturday. 4:30, conservation ser vice.
 Easter Sunday, Holy Communion s a. m., morning prayer. sermon and Holy Communion II q. m., child rens' service and address 4 D. m.
 All are cordially invited to attend these servics
 I With the prayer that God may bless each one, I am very affection I ately, Your Friend and Rector,
 GEO. GORDON SMEADE |
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Notice to Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that there will be an examination of all appil' can<s for license to teach in the pub lie schools of Jefferson county, Ill Pine Bluff on March IS and l9, lS97
 e. E. LITTLE,
 County Examiner
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pr.s,aent,aI Inauguration Ceremonies,

Washington. D. c, March I, 1897. For the aheye occasion the St. L. I. N. x s. Ky. will on March l and < sell tickets at one fare for the round trip-S2s. 60. Tickets good for re turn passage until March 9th.
 H. E. AIzIELL, Agent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17
FREE CURE FUR MEN.
A Michigan Man Offers to Send His
Discovery Free.
Claims To Be a Benefactor To
Weakened Mankind.

There is always more or less sus-
picion attached to anything that is o.
fered free but sometimes a man so
overfiows with generosity that he can
not rest until his discovery is known
to the world, In order that his fellow
men may profit by what he has dis
covered. 1t is upon this pricipal that
a resident Of Kalamazoo, Mich, de-.
sires to send free to mankind a pre-
scription which will cure them of any
form of nervous debility; relieves
them of all the doubt and uncertain
ty which such men are peculiarly liza
BILE to and restores the organs to nat
ural size and vigor. AS 1t costs moth
ing to try the experiment it would
seem that any man, suffering with the
nervous troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to realize
what might be the final result, ought
to be deeply interested in a remedy
which will restore them to health,
strength and vigor, without which
they continue to live an existence Of
untold misery. As the remedy In
question was the result of many years
research as to what combination
would be peculiarly effective in restor-
Ing TO men the strength they need, it
would seem that all men suffering
with any form Of nervous weakness
ought to write for such a remedy at
once. A request to Fl. G. Olds, Box
174S Kalamazoo, Mich, >, stating that you
are not sending for the prescription
out OF Idle curiosity, but that you wish
to make use Of the medicine by giving
II trial, will be answered promptly
and without evidence as to where in
formation came from
The prescription is sent free, and al
though some may wonder how Mr..
Olds can afford TO give away his dis
cevery, there is no doubt about the
offer being genuine. Cut this out and
send to Mr.. Odds 80 that he may
know how you came to write him.
II ~ d s Sm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota
says that if the Republicans leave
other legislation alone and confine
themselves to tariff there will be no
difficulty in getting through in few
weeks. If Pettigrew is authorized to
speak for the silver Republicans there
is no doubt OF the ability Of the Sen
ate to command majority for their
measure. There will be no sense and
no good politics in forcing fight up
on a measure that all the country ex-
poets. If the tariff bill can be passed
in sixty days it will be an immense
advantage to the country not only in
stopping importatiOns that yield little
or no revenue, but also in informing
the industrial capital and labor Of the
country what it can expect for itself
in the future. The settled condition
that would follow the adoption of tar
if is greatly desired everywhere.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Minneapolis has a judge who brooks
no fooling with the court. The city
clerk was indicted for offering a bride
to Alderman Drew, and on the trial
Drew testified that he found the mon
ey D0 in a book, but did not know
where it came from. This was con-
trary to his testimony before the
grand jury and the clerk was acquitt-
ed, whereupon the judge ordered the
alderman held in the sum of $1,000 for
perjury or larceny, as he confessed to
using the $500. That medicine could
be administered to advantage in other
places as well as in Minneapolis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17
- TO CORRESPONDENTS:

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should be accompanied by the name Of
the author, not necessarily for publ
cation, but as an evidence Of good faith
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Anonymous communications will not
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respondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

There is a cloud of uncertainty
hanging over the name Democrat that
needs to be dispelled. The Cleveland
and the Bryan variety are so much IN
like that it is not fair to leave the
people in uncertainty when the name
is mentioned. You cannot include
both in one, when the both are so IN
like that q blind man would never
take t'other for which. Christen them
Oypr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Houston Post despairing OF finding
anything wrong with the brains OF the
new cabinet has arraigned them for
their whiskers. There is more or less of
the goat editor about all that finds a
place in the editorial columns Of that
paper. It Is butter Journal from
way back.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

If the Associated Press correspon-
dents do their duty the news Of that
affair at Carson City should be in the
papers tbs afternoon. Sports can
afford to wait until Thursday
morning for particulars, but every
one will be like the Sunday school kid
when he heard the story Of David and
Goliah being read, who interrupted
the narrative with Teacher! Say,
Teacher! Who lickedY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The appropriation bills that did not
pass the late presidents capacious
pocket will have TO come before the
present body and be again passed.
The general impression is that there
will be no change made in them unless
It is the general deficiency bill, the
terms OF which had not been settled
when the adjournment came. Cleve-
land, like girl, wants postscript.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The starting Of new industries and
the enlargement of the roster of en-
ployes in eastern mills and factories
has already commenced. 1t will grow
increasingly greater right along now.
1t was for this purpose that the
change in the national administration
was ordered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The advance Of prices in the grain
market was expected as an adjunct of
the new political deal There is no
disappointment in any reasonable
quarter at the prospects at present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

That battle of flowers is regarded as
pre-eminently a San Antonio festival
1t should be made this year the best
celebration of the anniversary yet
held. SO says Southwest Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The weather signal man talks
through his flag of clearer and war
mer weather, but Jupiter Pluvius
seems to have the sprinkler in his
hand for a general rain. Pluvius has
the floor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17
WEDNESDAY, MARCH II, 1897.

Mother Mckinley is back again in
Canton feeling none the worse for her
outing to Washington. She says she
had too good a time in the National
capital to think Of feeling tired.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The man who believes the manufac-
lures are the hope of city, that the
making and raising of what we wear
and eat create conditions of prosperi-
ty for any state, and improves trade
and production and stimulates indus
try, looks out sOrrowfully on much
Of this great state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Greece is barred out of Crete, and
so will Turkey be under the plan for
autonomy adopted by the Powers.
This will stave Off that general war
which all prepare for and no one
wants.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Before another tariff schedule is
framed the United States will be ma
king her own sugar, out of United
States beets, grown by Uncle Sans
own boys, on E. Pluribus Unum soil.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

That message" OF President McKin-
ley is short but it is to the point 1t
points out the conditions and the
needs and directs Congress to apply
the remedy. For that was it elected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

They are 30 small that the most
sensitive persons take them, they are
so effective that the most obstinate
cases OF constipation, headache and
torpid liver yield to them. That rs
why DeWitts Little Early Risers are
known ss Tia famous little pills. Z.
Bsnss, lps hast Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The final amendments to the Great
er New York charter have been agreed
upon in committee and II there is
nothing unexpected turns up the char
ter will be presented to the Legisla-
ture today. There Is going to be no
little SquiFming over the adoption Of
aoHR Of IN clauRSB.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Governor Charles seems to think
that 1t is not necessary to sign many
of the bills that have run the gauntlet
OF Senate and House.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

ingalls, comes down to facts at last
and says that he writes up that prize
fight for the money that is in it. This
is more like it and no one will criticise
his right to do that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The assignment bill and the fellow
servant bill and the appropriation bills
are not passed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The fellows who expected to pick
bills of the trees as soon as Mckinley
was elected ind none and kick. When
will the expectations OF the people not
be ruthleesly disappointed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

With eight manageable daughters
Postmaster Gary should be able to
handle the mails.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The weather wise think that the rest
Of March is going to show abundant
rain in Texas. This would suit the
situation as neatly as a ducks foot
fits into the plastic adobe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17
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 re-
oeipt.
T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

For the rain that we have received
we are thankful, and for what we
want in addition we are hopeful.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Olney has a fresh grievance at the
good old humanitarian Of the Vatican,
but II won't count
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The modern newspaper cortspon
dent has thrown discredit on the ~
ing abilities Of Ananias.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Canada is closing down her manu-
featuring plants here and there, on
account of the new tariff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17
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
GIANTS 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 8, 1896.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

The murderers Of Pearl Bryan have
exhausted their efforts to escape thei
hempen collar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Those who are pushing for pie at
Washington are those who are not re,
ceiving any. All right.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Byron evidently loved the Maid
of Athens" better than Salisbury loves
its policy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

Virginia will have to look to her lau.
rels, as the Mother of Presidents
Ohio is on her trail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

WOOdmen Of the World now draw
the age limit at As instead of SO as for
merly. Young men 90.