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and minds of his children, and upon the
moral imbeciles she has set before him
as an answer to hts message of sex dom
ination.
Do you know that there are 700, 900 de-
pendant detectives in this country
Don't you know that this means some
thing to every mother in this world ?
Seven hundred thousand forced into life
without their birthright Seven, hundred
thousand imbecile, insane, deaf, dumb,
and blind victims of maternal and pa
ternal ignorance. Stop and think if it!
There are but three cities, possibly four
in America, which have a population of
100000. Our standing army is only about
$25. 000-these for our protection-our
defective army 700, 000-these for our de-
struction.
THE NATIONS HEALTH
Such state of things applies directly
to the health of the nation, and to what
it shall be in the future. When we speak
of the health of the nation we are so
given to thinking of the physical condi-
ton, only of it's citizens that the more
comprehensive thought of their mental,
moral, ethical, and business health is
likely to escape our minds. Indeed, l
fancy that few persons realize that even
in the matter of business ethics and gen
eral moral outlook Qncluding the ma
TONS political policy, of course) hered
ity cuts very wide swath. But II is
true that national business morals are
as distinctive from generation to gener-
alton as are the physical characteristics.
Well-being, or mental qualities of the
different peoples. Some one will saw:
True, but all this is due to the differ
ence of environment" forgetting that
the special features of environment it.
self (outside of climate and SOLD are due
primarily to the hereditary habits and
bias of a people,
Heredity and environment act and re-
act upon each other with the regularity
of succession of night and day. Neither
one tells the whole story; but together
they make up the sum of life, and vet if
is true that the first half-the part or
foundation upon which all else is based.
upon which all else must depend-has
been taken into account so little in the
conduct and scheme of human affairs
that total ignorance of it's very princi-
pie has been looked upon as charmin O.
attribute of the young mothers upon
whose weak, or undeveloped shoulders
rests the responsibility the welfare. the
shame or the glory, the very sanity and
capacity, of the generations that are to
ccmei
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SHE WILL RECOVER
Mrs. Clawson Turned on the Gas and
Lay Down to Die

Hannah Clawson is the name of the
woman who was brought into the re
ceiving hospital at 3 o'clock yesterday
morning suffering from partial gas as
phyxiation. When first brought in she
was supposed to have taken carbolic
acid, but an examination of her room
disproved this theory. The windows had
been tightly fastened and the door
locked, after which the gas had been
turned on. DR.. Hagan was summoned
and soon had the woman out of danger
Yesterday morning she was removed
TIC the county hospital
Mrs Clawson, who is about so years
old, arrived at the Voss house on West
First street Thursday morning and en-.
gagged room. No one has been found
who knows anything about her.
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ations for submission to the council
Monday:
Recommend that the bid of c. L. Pow
ell to sewer Gleason avenue and
Mathews street at 66 9-10c per linear foot
for the sewer complete, be accepted and
the necessary resolution of award
adopted.
Recommend that the assessment dia-
gram for the sewering of Chicago street
between First street and Brooklyn ave-
nue., be approved.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-17
Marriage Licenses

The followinglu licenses issued yester-
day from the office of the county clerk:
Nelson Weatherton, a native of Ten
nessee, aged AZ years, and Georgia
Kintchlow, a native of Virginia, aged 3S
years; both residents of Pasadena.
William Arthur Berton, a native of
California, aged q years, and Mary
Claudine Jagon, native of Texas, aged
II years; both residents of Texas.
Walter G. Noble, native of Ohio, aged
q years, and Marie Compton, native
of Kansas, aged "a years; both residents
of Los Angeles.
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FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL USE
Cures and prevents Colds, Coughs. Sore
Swelling of the Joints, Lumbago, Inham-
nations, RHEUMATISM. NEURALGIA.
Prostitutes, Chilblains, Headache, Tooth
CURES THE WORST PAINS in from
one to twenty minutes. NOT ONE HOUR
after reading this advertisement need any
one SUFFER WITH PAIN.
A half teaspoonful in half tumbler OF
water will in a few minutes cure Cramps,
Spasms, Sour Stomach. Heartburn, Nerv-
BUSINESS, Sleeplessness, Sick Headache
Diarrhea, Dysentery, Collie. Flatulency
and all internal pains.
There is not a remedial agent In the world
that will cure Fever and Ague and all other
Malarious, Bilious and other fevers, aided
by RAILWAYS PILLS. so quickly as
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
RADWAY & CO.. S. Elm St.. New York
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Used the Sidewalk

Two wheelmen, l.. Jacobus and ]. M
Langfelter, were arrested on Griffin ay-
enue for riding their bicycles on the
sidewalk. Officer Lennon accompan ied
them to the police station, where they
were released upon putting up IS to in
sure their appearance for trial.
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PICKED UP ON BROADWAY


be covered
of
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01

ing sales or soliciting trade from mer-
chants.
From all dealers in cigarettes in this
city, the sum of five dollars per an
mum, a cigarette being within the
meaning of this act the same as de-
hned py the laws of the United States
government; provided, that this tax
shall be in addition to the occupation
tax levied on merchants, and any 9TH
er tax levied under the law; and pro-
vided, further, that each dealer shall
be required to procure an annual license
from the city clerk, which shall be
granted for no shorter or longer period
than one year; and provided, further.
that the license shall describe the
house and locality where the dealer
proposes to sell cigarettes.
Passed and approved, October 21. 1897.
BRYAN CALLAGHAN.
Attest: THEO. VINKE, Mavor
City Clerk.
10-25-10t. q:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
NOTICE OF FILING FINAL AC-
COUNT.
No. 2716.
ANVs ; II.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,


THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Bexar.
County Court in Matters of Probate
To November Term, A. D. 1897
The State of Texas, to all persons,
interested in the administration of the
estate of julius Suess, deceased.
Frank Arnold, administrator of the.
estate of Julius Suess, deceased, has
filed his final account in the County
Courtof BeXar county, which will be
acted on at the November term, A. ID.
1897, of said court, at the courthouse
thereof, in the City of San Antonio, af-
ter this notice shall have been duly
published for at least twenty (20) days
in some newspaper printed in Bexar
County, Texas, at which time all per-
sons interested in said estate may APP
pear and make objections thereto, if
they see proper.
of the County Court of Bexar
County, and seal of said Court,
IL. 81 at my office in San Antonio,
this 26th day of October, A. d.
1897.
THAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk County Court Bexar County.
By r. C. SymingtOn, Deputy.
BY r. c. SYMINGTON, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.
Came to hand October &c, 1897, at
1890 o'clock a. m. and publlcatlGn o., Oh
| this Citation ordered made in the Daily
Light. -
Sheriff Bexar County.
= '''' 49, 1O-26-2Ot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
NOTICE OF FILING FINAL, Ac-
COUNT.
10-25-10t.
No. 23OS.

No. 230S.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Bexar.
county Court in Matters of Probate,
to November Term, A. D., 1897.
The State of Texas to all persons in
terested in the administration of the
estate of Chas. w. Seymour, deceased:
Jacob Klaus, administrator of the
estate of Chas. w. Seymour, has filed
MS hnal account in the County Court
Oh beXar county, which will be acted
on at the November Term, A. d, 1897.
of said court, at the court house there,
OF, in the city of San Antonio, after
this notice shall have have been duly
pupllshed for at least twenty 600
Gays in some newspaper printed in
BeXar County, Texas, at which time
all persons interested in said estate
may appear and make objection there
to, if they see proper
Witness, THAD. w. SMITH. Clerk
of the County Court of Bexar
County, and seal of said Court,
IL. 81 at my office in San Antonio,
this 2lst day of October, A. D.
1897.
Clerk, County Court. Bexar County.
BY r. c. SYMINGTON, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.
Came to hand October q, 1897, at $50
O'Clock p. M, and publication of this
Citation ordered made in the Daily
Light.
JNO. P. CAMPBELL.
Sheriff, Bexar County.
By NJ. F. CAMPBELL, Deputy.
1O-22-20t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
THE LIVER KEEPS PBOPLEWELE

THE LIVER KEEPS PBOPLEWELL
When the liver is sluggish all other
organs are involved. You suffer from
Cooperation, Biliousness, Jaund,ce.
He .che, Indigestion, Pain in the
back, Chills and loss Of energy. You
will never know how promptly these
troubles can be cured until you use
Herbine. II cures quickly when 9th
er remedies utterly fail. Regulates
the liver, purif1es the blood. Herbine
Is harmless vegetable remedy that
gives new life and energy almost from
the first dose. Price 70 cents. Free
tr!.-.l bottles q: q. Reuss and G. Schas-
sc. S-10-1yr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01

in the Sunday Light.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01


ed, that this tax shall not apply to a
merchant who sells other goods and
merchandise and pays an annual tax
therefor.
From each owner, manager or keep
er of every show or company of per-
sons giving exhibitions of music, songs,
recitations, sleight of hand, gymnas-
tic, dancing or other kinds of perform
ances in a tent, house or elsewhere,
which said exhibitions are used for
profit by sale of medicines, electric
belts, or other articles of value, whetn>
er charge is made only for seats or not,
an occupation tax of two dollars and
fifty cents for each exhibition; prOvid-
ed, this tax shall not be collected
when these performances are given in
side the grounds of any state or coun-
ty fair in this city, during the time
said state or county fair is giving its
annual exhibition.
From every person, firm or associa-
ton of persons selling on commission
in this city an annual tax of twenty
five dollars. This article is intended to
cover every person, firm or associa-
ton of persons selling on samples only
and who do not carry any stock OF
merchandise or anything on hand;pro-
vided, that this tax shall not apply tc
commercial travellers or statesmen max
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01

o'clock p. M, and publication of this
Citation ordered made in the Daily
Evening star., 1897-01-04

Ihis has been a busy week for druggists and
munyon's Doctors The druggists all Imrts of
The city declare that the sales OF Munyons Rene
dies are larger than all other IIomeopa thlc Rene
dies combined, and the are most surprising
People are only too glad report their recovery
and to thank the druggists for recommending these
wonderful little pellets. Below we publish what n
Few OF the druggists say. The story is the same
all over the County,. nothing hut praise for Mum
yons Improved Homeopathic Remedies
Henry Evans. wholesale ani retail druggist aas
street. NV. Washington ID. C.. saws: -Th,
Munyon remedies selling exceedingly we'll; fh,.
demand continues good. and is gr,ater than the de-
riand Tor any homeopathic remedies we have in
stock.
Mr. F. 4 Tschiffely. jr. wholesale and retail
drugglst- 40 Pennsylvania avs'nue, Washington.
ID. c.: says: Il am glad to inform you LAT y.ar
remedies are selling very well. In fact lsfcr Than
anything we are selling at present. We ar. slwnys
glad TO do what We for The Munyoa remedies
as that company always does the right thing by
u.s. -
G. G. C. Smms. pharma cist. CORNER New York
avenue and 14th street Washington H. C. saws.
There is an active demand for yonr remedies.
mut h greater than other homeopathic remedy
We have in stock. I do not know of any madeleine
that outsells them
Evening star., 1897-01-04
WRECK of THE CoMMoDoRE.
Sinking Caused by n Leak Attributed
tn Tro

Sinking Caused by n Leak Attributed
to a Traitor.
The steamer Commodore which cleared
from Jacksonville, Fla, for Cienfuegos,
Cuba, last Thursday, with a cargo of arms
and ammunition, foundered off New
Smyrna early Saturday morning.
Twenty-cight men were on board of the
steamer. Twelve are in Jacksonville; three
alive and one dead are at Daytona. Four
are reported to have arrived near Ormond
and eight are at sea on a life raft The
party on the raft are all Cubans. They
left the boat before Capt. Murphy's party.
J. NJ. Bars requested the collector of Gus
toms to secure permission for the Three
Friends to go to the rescue CT the Commo-
dore Immediately upon receipt of the news
or the wreck Saturday afternoon. The COL
lector telegraphed to Secretary Carlisle
Permission was granted, and the Three
Friends left last night
Capt. Murphy. Stephen Crane, the novel;
fst; c. B. Montgomery, the cook and Will
lam Higgins, stoker, landed at Daytona
yesterday. Their boat was turned over in
the surf, and Higgins received wound
which caused his death soon after getting
ashore.
story of the Wreck.
The following was received at Jackson
vile from Daytona at II o'clock last night:
About l o'clock Friday night a suspi-
and Capt. Murphy Immediately started the
pumps. which undoubtedly had been tam
pered with, as they were in working order
when Capt. Murphy and Chief Engineer
Redigan left watch at s o'clock. The fires
were extinguished, and the boat came to
standstill about sixteen miles from Mos
quito Light. Capt. Murphy took full charge
Of the handling of the ship, while the first
mate superintenCed the launching of the
boats. The Cubans took possession of the
big boat and loaded it with baggage, so that
only twelve men left the tug in it. They
reached shore at o'clock Saturday. and
left for Jacksonville. The second boat was
occupied by. six Cubans, and the empty
boat washed ashore at Port Orange last
night. The third boat to leave the crafts
side was filled with Americans, leaving
ten-foot dingy for Capt. Murphy's use,
who refused to quit the ship until all were
Stephen Crane and William Higgins re-
:na1ned with the captain, and with him
launched the dirgy and stood by the tug
until O'Clock, when she sank.
The mates boat, containing nine Amer
leans, was smashed. and the mate, two en-
gineers. six firemen and sailors were dashed
to raft, which Capt. Murphy attempted
to tow ashore. two miles away, but the
them away.
THE dingy. occupied by the captain and
companions, was twentyseven hours at
sea. Montgomery and Crane holding Capt
Murpnys overcoat as sail until the beach
was sighted. High seas were breaking q
half mile from shore. Montgomery, Crane
and Murphy were washed to the beach,
where citizens provided them with medical
attendance.
Higgins was killed at the overturning of
the boat, which made ten Americans and
six Cubans lost.
There Is no doubt that a traitor did the
work OF scuttling. and then tampered with
the pumps, as they were working perfectly
at s o'clock.
The suspected man was saved and a
thorough investigation will be made to-
morrow"
Evening star., 1897-01-04
PROPOSALS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.-OFFiCE OF THE
Supervising Architect, Washington, DC, Decem-
ber 80. 1S96.-Sealed proposals viii be received at
this office until TWO O'CLOCK Pm. on the
TWENTY-SEvENTH DAY Of JANUARY, 1897.
and opened Immediately thereafter, for all the
labor and materials required for the plumbing AMI
gas piping for the United States post once build
Ing at Washington DC. in accordance with fhe
draw ines and Specifications copies Of which may
be had at this ONCE or the Office Of the superin-
teDdsnt at Washington, DC. Each bid must be
accompanied by certified check for a sum not
less than per cent Of the amount Of the pro-
posal. The right is reserved to reject any all
bids and to wnive any defect or informally in
any bid, should 1t be deemed in the interest Of
the 60, ernment to do All bids received after the
time stated for opening will be returned to the
bidders. WM. MARTIN AIKEN, Supervising Ar
chitect. ta1-f,m,w.6t
Evening star., 1897-01-04
623 Thirteenth st. N. w.
WRECKED BY A wAsHOUT.
Disaster to n Freight Train Cost
Four Lives.

Four men were killed and one seriously
injured in a frlghtful freight wreck that
took place near New Haven, Mo-, yester-
day morning. A washout caused the train
to plunge down into the Missouri river,
wrecking thirteen cars.
The dead are: Conner Evans. engineer;
Henry Haackept, fireman; ]. f. Mcqueen,
brakeman; passenger, name unknown.
A steady rain had been falling during tho
past lhirty-six hours. causing a rapid rise
of the Missouri river, which is skirted by
the Missouri Pacific railroad. In many
places the current caused washouts. This
was the cause of the wreck.
When train No. 12S in charge of Conduc-
tor c. L. Lee and Engineer Conner Evans,
reached the washout the engine and tender
went down In the river. burying Conner
Evans. engineer: Henry Hauckept, fireman,
and ]. E. Mcqueen. head brakeman, I'm tn,
debris.
Thirteen cars were wrecked. In one OF
these three men were riding. They were
from ST. Louis. and had been working in
works at Gisconada. One of
them was william Douglass, who received
q broken leg and other bodily injuries. one
of these was taken out dead yesterday af-
ternoon. The third escaped without injury
All the bodies were sent to st. Louis
Engineer Evans leaves a wife and several
as also does Fireman Hauckept
Mcqueen was a single man.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
TWO HUNDRED BURNED ALIVE.
Tragic Incident In q battle In II
PhlHDplnea


Philippincs.
The London Standards Madrid dispatcb
reports details of the disastrous defeat of
the rebels in the Philippines. According to
these advices at the battle Of Bulacan, Gen
eral Rose commanded the spaniards. The
rebels numbered 1900. and were intrenched
on the Cacaron Heights. The Spaniards at
tackled the trenches with the bayonet and
captured cartridge factory in addition to
guns, etc.
During the pursuit." the Standards dis
patch continues. 1.-The rebels often pretend
ed to be dead and afterward sprang up and
attacked the Spaniards In the rear.
''At one place the Spaniards, suspectins
that the insurgents had hidden in the
bushes, set fire to them and 200 perished I'M
the flames. kilograms Of congratulatiohs
to Captain General Polivieja, in the name
Of the queen regent and the government.
have been dispatched
Evening star., 1897-01-04
2l4 PERSONS CURED OF
COLDS and COUGHS
So PERSONS CURED OF
BLOOD DISEASES
226 Persons Cured of Varions Com
plants, Such as Female Trou-
bles, Piles, Neuralgia, Head
ache, Asthma and
Other Ailments.

This fs Washington Instftuttou-
Make Use of IL Whenever You Have
nm Ache or Pain or Need the. Adyfc,
of a Physician Don't Feel Under
Any Obligation 10 buy Medicine
fou Will Not lie Expected or Allowed
to Pay One Penny for the Doctors
Scrvfces-HOu Can Get the Remedies
Here or mt Your DrugSist's OF Not mt
All-The Remedies Are Mostly -
Cents a Vial.
Evening star., 1897-01-04

postal card will bring one Of Mum
yOn's specialfsts to the bedside of
any sufferer. The doctor will write
you n prescription for the remedies
You need, which can be obtained
from any druggist, mostly for 25
cents q vial.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
A New b. and O:Omcial.
wEYLER RETURNS TO HAVANA.
Latest Edicts of the Spanish Captain
General.

Captain General Weyler is back in
Havana. He left camp at Bayate at 6
o'clock yesterday morning, arriving, with
an escort of cavalry, at Artemisa, at II
o'clock. and at Mariel at o'clock. He i'm
mediately left there on the cruiser Legazpi
arriving in Havana at o'clock last even
ihg. He was accompanied by Chief of
Staff Escribano and his son, Fernando
Weyler. who is one of his aids
The military and civil authorities and a
delegation awaited his coming and accom-
panied the captain general from the wharf
of Caballeria to the palace.
Weyler's Latest DEGREES.
General weyler issued two edicts. dated
New Year day. These edicts prohibit the
existence and sale of hardware, saddlery.
clothing, provisions and medicines In towns
where fortifications do not exist Articles
Of this character are absolutely prohibited,
and must not be sold in towns in the prov
tpces Of Pinar del Rio, Havana and
Matanzas, without a military permit
Eight days after the date OF the issuance
Of the edict stores in all unprotected vii
lagos and hamlets must be closed, and all
of the goods must be removed to stronger
places. This same order applies to stores
on sugar estates, unfortified, in the other
provinces. This edict takes effect eight
NoyS oAeSA puotASotAoh, anu pcTSOuS IOunQ
guilty or violation of these orders will be
considered as rebel sympathizers and tried
and condemned as such.
The second edict orders the formation of
a cultivated zone" around the large towns.
A piece Of ground will be allotted free of
charge to the different families there as-
sembled. These families will be allowed to
plant vegetables and to harvest the crops
thus raised. An exception is made in the
case of women who have brothers and hus-
bands now serving in the insurgent army.
No allotment OF any kind Will be made for
them. This freehold use of the land WIN
last six months after the war is over.
Guarantees That Maceo Is Alive.
The Paris edition Of the New York Herald
states that 1t can guarantee the accuracy
Of news. which 1t presents, that Antonio
Maceo Is stin alive.
Evening star., 1897-01-04

Lack OF vitality and color-matter In the bulhs
causes the hair to fall out and turn gray. We
recommend Halls Hair Renewer to prevent bald
mesa and grayness. -
Evening star., 1897-01-04

No money In received for examination,
no money Is received for advice, no
money ts received for medical at-
tentiOn, either mt the Office or at
your home.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
STEAM CARPET CLEANING

THE OFFICE OF THE AMMONIATED STEAM
Carpet Cleaning and Renovating Works ard u.
=. Mattress Co Is removed to 5O7 lIth ST. NV
Good work and low figures. Works lO6s and 1867
2eth st. NV. Tel. S0a. II. NEWMYER. Mgr. sel-tf
Evening star., 1897-01-04
Cures Paralysis, stiff Joints, NeuraI-
gin, Nervous Diseases and All
Muscular Pains.

Have you seen Munyon's Electrical Machine?
Have you pain or an ache that you would like
TO get rid OF in from two five minutcsY
Have you any stiff joints pafalyGed limbs?
Are you extremely Ieryous?
Are you weak and despondsnt?
II SO, don't hesitate make use of the machine
Evening star., 1897-01-04
OCEAN TRAVEL.
LADIES GOODS,

LADIES GOODS.
]. ROCHON, HAIR DRESSER,
Manufacturer of Coinures, Braids, Bangs, Waves,
Wigs and all Hair Goods
Ornaments in real shell hand cut only.
Cosmetics, dyes and washes Of known reliability
at lowest prices.
912 14th st. NV.
Special agent for Extrait Veloutine, Orientaline
and Eau Fortifante. de4-1m
SEALSKIN AND ALL OTHER FUR GARMENTS
dyed and altered into latest Styles Fur novel;
ties made to order Miss C. CUNNINGHAM. 1910
9Th st. NV. bet. 6nd sts. no27-om
Evening star., 1897-01-04
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

G. II. KUHN, PIANOS AND ORGANS. EST. 1872.
Temple of Music 1909 G st.
Tuning and Regulating
Prices reasonable. oc3 2p,1
Evening star., 1897-01-04

The public receive the best medical
attention from the most skilled
doctors, either at the office. 8.3 18Th
street northwest. or at their homes,
without n penny to pay.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
OUT OF WASHINGTON,

AAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE. CONCORDvnLE PA
$A1 successful school; one of the hest to In
fuse with energy, to wake Up boys 10 the Juties
OF life: prepared 70. best colleges boys under Is
years, xlss- J. SHORTLIDGE iale). AN. Prin
Evening star., 1897-01-04

Mr.. oroh took occasion to offer resolu-