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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-15

TLo outcropping of numerous
scandals reminds us of the remark
made by Ben Butler, at the time of
the credit mobilier scandals, when
Schuyler Coalfax and others Of equal
ly high repute were swept off their
feet. Mr.. Butler, with solemn visage
remarked: "This has been hard
year for the righteous" So we may
say that 1897 is proving hard year
for the righteous, particularly for
the p. G.. righteous. Who's next9
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-15

A reviewer of the new book
"Heroic Japan" says: 4 "Mili-
tary science will note that in this
campaign the Japanese infantry
showed themselves, not onl ly able to
endure all weatfers and climates, to
fight all winter in snow or in heats,
but to march we'll and deliver fire
Of amazing effectiveness. The Japa-
nese field artillery proved by its
lightness and range all that was ex-
pected OF it; the schrapnel fred
being especially demoralizing. For
cavalry service the Japanese is not
we'll fitted. His legs are not long
enough. Little OF importance was
accomplished by horsemen in mass
during the campaigns, but they
served handsomely as scouts. The
pluck aud stubborn valor of the
picked riders made up for their
physical defects. On the Chinese
side even the hardy Mantchu cavalry
melted away like frost before the
sun in the presence Of the ordinary
infantry handling the Murata rifle
OF the japanese sailor too much in
praise cannot be said. His Inherit
ance of centuries of acquaintance
with the sea and ship life, his inbred
subordination, his GOODNESS, valor,
and burning patriotism, made him
the typical hero on the battle ship.
He was just the little man needed
to live in the torpedo-boats and
drive them through and inside the
great booms of wire and wood to
the sinking of the steel clad Chinese
men-of-war." u
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-15

Mr.. Thurston has wired to the
"best government these islands ever
had:" "Stop abuse OF the Trust. 1t
is not against annexation" This
message has relieved the insomnia
OF our "best government" and
heartened up the Annexation Club.
The INDEPENDENT has known for
some time that the Trust was not
interesting itself upon the burning
question, and has enjoyed the abuse
which Mr.. Dole's organs was heap
ing upon Mr.. Searles, believing that
that gentleman was against an
nexation. Nothing could hurt Mr..
Dole's cause so much as the support
OF the Trust; but annexation is so
dead that nothing can revive it.
THE INDEPENDENT knows whereof it
is speaking.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-15

Referring to the Molokai murder
reported in yesterdays issue a
prominent citizen Of that island
said this morning that the peculiar
methods OF administering justice on
Molokai have caused an erroneous
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-15

The Government Offices closed
tomorrow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Russia shows up in no enviable light
in this permission of Germany to
camp on the shores of Lao Chung
bay, without any remonstrance from
the Great Northern Bear" When
Japan entered upon possession of what
she had fairly wrested from China by
hard fighting against the greatest
odds, Russia lost no time in entering
her protest by force Of arms and COM
PEELED Japan to withdraw from the
occupied territory. But now that Ger
many without right of conquest or
any other valid claim takes posses
sion, there is not word of remOn-
STRANGE. 1t looks as though Russia
was afraid of Germany, or il not that,
then that Germany and Russia had
an understanding over the partition OF
Chinese harbors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There is this to be observed in the
financial recommendations of the late
message, and that is that It is not the
recommendation that the secretary of
the treasury himself made to the pres
ident. 1t is not the view taken by
the president himself in the past, and
shows that it has been modified by
the opinions of the financial head of
the treasury department. This is
worthy of note, as showing that the
expressions of the government at
Washington are not personal but re-
preventative. The opinions of all the
cabinet enter into the considerations
upon which the president finally ar
ranges a national brief. This is one
of the best possible indications of wise
administrative methods 1t is de-
cided Improvement upon the aJtOcra-
tic style, which regards heads of de-
partments as only clerks of the gov
eminent; and is also an Improvement
upon that other idea, which made the
head of n department supreme in his
division. President Mckinley accepts
all views considers and compares
them and out of them all prepares the
papers that embody the views that
are presented to congress for action.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Reading the opinions upon the mess
age on both sides of the water and
down along shore upon this American
continent, it is singular how many
people and races and governments, no
matter how divergent in their aims
and interests and policies, who appear
to be suited by that message. Read
it carefully and it will be found to be
anything but a milk and water paper.
1t is direct, positive, honest and yet
it seems to suit Spain and Cuba, Great
Britain and Germany, France and Rus
STA and to be received with general
approval at home, save among those
whose whole political capital con-
sists in finding fault with republican
men and measures. That message
was the work of wise, level headed
head.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
THE CHRISTMAS DINNER-TABLE

"Place the table for the Christmas
dinner in the centre of the room, I'M
der the chandelier if there is one, and
then see that it is perfectly level and
the leaves well fitted" writes Mrs. 5.
II. Rorer in the December Ladies
Home Journal. From the chandelier
hang a large spray of mistletoe or
holly tied with scarlet ribbon. If
there be a mantelpiece in the room,
bank it with holly and ferns. Arrange
a pretty corner, blending all the green's
used in decorating. Cover the table
first with heavy cotton flannel cloth.
Place in the centre of the table a mat
of Christmas ferns, in the centre of
which stand high fruit dish, filled
with polished red apples, grapes and
such other fruits as may be obtained.
Cover the base of the dish with sprays
of holly; on each side of this place
cut-glass or China dishes filled with
bonbons, olives and saited almonds.
The water-botfles and a dish or two
OF celery may occupy the other
places"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
BALLARD's SNOW IMMINENT.

is remedy that would be in every
home if all knew what thousands in
all parts of the continent have learn
ed. Those who have used ordinary
sliniments are amazed at what Snow
Liniment does and the rapidity with
which it does it. Cures Lame Back,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sorness, Brui-
ses, Strains-Muscular pains any
where. Equally good for animals.
r. e. Morse, travelling salesman, Gal
weston, Texas, says: Two bottles of
Billiards. Snow Linimnet cured me of
Rheumatism of three months stand
ing" When buying, remember Snow
Liniment has no substitute. Price,
80 cents. Sold by E. Reuss, and @.
Schasse
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Texas would be the most delightful
country to reside in on earth, in so
far at least as climate is concerned,
if her bad weather was only punched.
There are only all told about 80 days
of weather in the whole year in this
city in which fires are needed, and if
these were all put into one month
would it not be paradise. The fact is
suggested as one that the weather clerk
might utilize TO the advantage of the
residents in this happy vale.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
TO THE CREDITORS OF NJ. RHEIN
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
County of Bexar.

LIE STATE VI 1EAAS.
County of Bexar.
Public notice is hereby given that on
the Doth day Of November, 1897, NJ.
Rhein executed to me as assignee
deed of assignment, whereby he con-
yeyed to me all Of his property other
than that exempt from execution, for
the benefit of such of his creditors only
as will consent to accept their proper
tionai share of his estate and discharge
him from their claims, and that on the
same day / duly qualified as such as
signee. All creditors of said NJ. Rhein
who wish to avail themselves of the
benefits of such assignment are re-
CURED to notify me of their acceptance
hereunder and to file with me their
claims duly verified and within the
time prescribed by law, at ms office No.
oil East Houston street. San Antonio.
Texas. L. DREYFUS Assignae
December LIST, 1897. 12-2-21t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
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
complaints for non-delivery and chang
es can be given 10 him or telephoned to
the Office. L. b. JOHNSON,
Manager San Antonio Light.
San Antonio, Tex, May 9, 1896.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
AUTHoRIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are authorized
collectors for the Light:
H. C. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
w. T. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
DAN C. BITTER, Subscription.
HARVEY L. STEELE, Subscription.
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking a re-
ceipt. T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There is a lull in the Cuban cyclone
that was, expected to open in Washing
ton about the time of the assembling of
congress. 1t is only a lull, however,
and the elements are all ready for the
commotiOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The A. f. e A. NJ. in Texas, as
elsewhere always eat off the top shelf.
Their Home" will be a model one
as well as a credit to the state. San
Antonio could have taken it in if she
had really tried
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There is some indication that the
friends of restricted immigration are
going to be active in the present SEES
sion of the American Congress. There
is much to be done in that direction
for q fact.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Congressional legislation that is the
result of a compromise is not always
best, like the product of mixed blood,
the result often partakes of the worst
qualities of the amalgamation, instead
of the best.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

same the consumption of American
wheat in the United States was Ill.,
100000 bushels more during the last
year of Republican administration, I'M
der Harrison, than it was two years
later. Good wages can buy good
farm products.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Germany shows no disposition to
halt over the acquisition of Chinese
territory. Where is Russia at that
no interposition in behalf of China is
forthcoming, as it was in the case of
little Japan.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Congress is not yet fairly in session
but there is a growing feeling that
the present policy as to Cuba is only
temporary, and that before the session
CLOSES there may be a change in the
program.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The most promising sign of the fu-
ture for Texas is the promise of 90
100000 bushels Of wheat next harvest
as the reaping of the 100000 acres
that were sOwn this fall.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Bryan chances at the presidents
message and then goes hunting. He
will do more execution in firing at the
ducks than he will popping away at
that message. 1t is too sound for po-
pocratic popping.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The message has pleased Great Brit
ain and the continent in all but its fl
nancial commentators, and the
only fault with these is that it cuts off
foreign speculation at the expense of
the United States treasury.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There will be good interest paid on
whatever money is spent by this
country in putting itself at Paris with
its best exhibition foot foremost.
Such an industrial investment will
bring good return.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

That torpedo fiotilla that was to
reach Galveston this winter is not al
together torpid, but it has cool delib-
erateness about its movements that
prevents calculation upon appearance
dates.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There is not railroad In the Unit
ed States that is not increasing it's
carrying trade over that of one year
ago. This is because the wheels of
prosperity are moving under those box
cars
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
TO CORRESPONDENTS

All communications for the paper
should be accompanied by the name of
the author, not necessarily for publ
cation, but as an evidence of good faith
on the part of the writer. Write only
on one side of the paper in a plain hand.
Anonymous communications will not
be noticed. The Light will not be re-
sponsible for the statements of its cor
RESPONDENTS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

With only two candidates in the
field, Democratically defined, Savers
would be in it easy, but with four to
show up in the convention and all in
the race for blood, the showing is
more uncertain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The unanimity with which both par.
ties in Congress refuse to be unanim.
Gus on any subject is one of the pecu,
liararities of the present session.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Dallas street car lines are sold un-
der the hammer in order to clear old
scores and enable the men who are be-
hind it to put the lines in better condi-
ton and extend the tracks. Dallas
needs th&t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The mother of the president has al
ready more than filled her four score
and twice four years, and is going
down to the eternal silences with
record of well spent life as her leg
acy to her children.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

William, of Germany, finds that the
same old fight is on in opposition to
his naval increase bill that was so APP
parent at the time the measure was
first brought forth. He will pull it
or bull it through.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There may be honest differences of
opinion as to excluding the bible from
the public schools, but it will not be
excluded in Texas for the purpose of
introducing the Episcopal prayer-book.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The president will let congress grind
out its daily grist while he watches
as a dutiful son by the outgoing life
of the woman who was the moulding
spirit of his own life. No less a pres
ident for being so much son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Consolidated Austria is not as gen.
timely at peace as is consolidated
Germany. There is such a mixture
of natiOnalities in that empire as to
render any hOmogeneousness of it i'm
possible.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Government is not going to lose
money on that Kansas Pacific road
if it has to run the concern itself. 1t
will bid it in if the other bids are not
ample to cover the governments outlay
upon it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

President Mckinley has not at
tempted to do the work of Congress
in his message, and in this thing he
has acted wisely, and with just regard
for the powers of government as CO.
ordinately exercised,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There is a general impression
abroad that is gathering strength.
daily, to the effect that Congress will
not attempt much new legislation this
season. 1t may or may not be cor
rect. Time. will tell
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

In spite of the efforts of the railway
orders the car coupler business stands
over for two years. BY that time
the roads should be fully equipped
with the best and latest life savers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The three quarters of a million men
in United States who, idle year ago.
are now at work earning good wages
are all living witnesses to the bene-
fits of the new tariff and the Grand
Old Party.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Independence in action is not bad
thing in either state or national leg
islation, that is if the independence
goes all around.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

If you do not believe that there is
such a thing as good jockey sport in
Texas, waltz down to the grounds on
River Avenue and see for yourself.
That's what the races are instituted
for.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

British bankers and financiers are
not in love with the financial legisla-
ton recommended in the late message.
There is nothing in this that needs dis
quiet this country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Increased price of wool has not add
ed to the cost Of an average wool
suit so much as one dollar, but 1t has
added to the price of the wool itself
enough to make the difference bet
ween profit and loss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The late tariff has opened the doors
of scores of furnaces and pudding
mills that had been closed for many
moons. Credit it with that good
work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The British lion looks glum as he
sees the free trade soup in the old
Democratic tureen overturned
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There is going to be a speedy enter
Ing upon the work of the session at
Washington. Matters will not stand
to one side until after the HOLIDAYS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The late tariff has lit the fires on a
thousand new affairs in the temple of
American toll. Sing pean of praise
to 1t now.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The House committee on banking
and currency is of the opinion that the
ways and means committee is only us
ing it for bait. 1t is afraid of being
swallowed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The late tariff has made the cat
tlemen of the country secure in their
business. Credit it that much.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Bryan will be welcome in Texas this
winter. More so than his views viii
be two or three years hence.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
has the inside track.

United States is counselled by the
president to make a good exhibit at
Paris. 1t is good advice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The late tariff has advanced the
wages of more than quarter of a
million operatives. Put that down to
its credit
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

lola has not fired the heart of the
French Senate to take up cudgels for
Dreyfus. Not yet, at least.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The late tariff has advanced the
.,ool industry from a losing one to
a paying one. Credit it for that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The bills were not shovelled into
the congressional hopper, but were
run in from the spout of the elevator
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
IL 1t falls to cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. B. @. on each tablet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

The anti-football legion of the legis-
lature OF Georgia is knocked out by a
veto kick.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

There will be square fight for the
Culberson succession in Texas. Sayers
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

Perhaps it pays the farmer to have
low tariffs and idleness. but all the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-09

All contracts or bills must be approx
ed by the secretary or manager.