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

The Alcalde published at Austin,
that recently produced an article on
San Antonio's mayor, and attempting
TO deal him blows from the realms OF
fiction regarding his course in coun-
ell meetings had replies sent to it by
Mr.. Scheidemantel in as far as he
knew said article to be wrong, that
was that neither Alderman Ronse nor
Alderman Mueller ever had any res
ignation ever filed in the city clerks
office for presentation at the city
council Charlie S. must of failed in
his habit of dealing in more forcible
than elegant language for his longer
article was declined because of his
surmises about skulking anonymity he
gets in a shorter one however which
ne claims will burst that hostile ma
i0rity to Mayor Callaghan as easy as
bursting a soap bubble. CIT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
pi.comforts of Arctic Nirbts

There is difference of opinion con.
corning the effects of the long arctic
nights on explorers or visitors. Nan
sen says it caused no discomfort to him.
But surgeon under Peary declares
that during the prolonged darkness
"the mind was depressed, and all an
imal functions became less active.
Vague, muscular pains, vertigo, cere.
bal congestion and anaemia indicated
the sluggish circulation" By Christ
mas the party was lethargic and melan-
choly, and the returning light found
their skin jaundiced and pale.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
Too Well Equipped.

"What's the trouble between you and
Miss Smartleigh? l hear your engage
ment's been broken off,"
"Yes, it has. She's too accomplished
for me-"
That's queer reason to give. don't
believe 1 catch the drift of your mean
ing"
"Well, then, to make it plain, she
talks four modern languages, besides
two dead ones, and after mature DELHI
Grafton I've concluded that this is just
about five and half more than want
to tackle for life. cleveland Leader.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

of public schools, of this city, left yes
terday for visit to the city of Mex
leo.
Mr.. w. II. Clark, now at the Menger
from Dallas is cousin and business
partner of the well known sporting
king, Dan Stuart.
Mr.. James Daugherty has returned
from Leavenworth, Has, where he
carried the remains of his brother
Hugh, who died at Fort Clark.
Mr.. Eugene Schoch, instructor of
chemistry in the state university, Aus
tin, is in the city to spend the holidays
with his parents and other relatives.
Mr.. Emil Gale, the popular book
keeper for Stoves 4 Sons lumber bus
mess, has gone to New Braunfels to
spend the holidays with his relatives.
Miss Lydia Kerr, of Baltimore ave
nue., who has been suffering for several
days with severely sore throat, is con
valescent, to the delight Of her many
young friends.
Mr.. Nat. B. Fly, of Gonzales, broth
err of Judge B. f. Fly, now in the city
came up yesterday to visit his broth
err and Incidentally to look over his ole
stamping grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Williams, OF
New York. are visiting Mrs. Williams
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Ludlow
having just returned from a visit tC
the Sandwich Islands.
H. Lemcke, of Germany, is at the
Mahncke. He has returned from
pleasure trip TO Mexico, and after
spending several days in San Antonio
will leave for the north ON his return
home.
Charles E. Lightner, formerly OF
this city, and now of st. Louis, where
he is interested in the Lightner Overall
company, arrived yesterday to spent
Christmas rhere. He has arranged
for a hunting trip with party OF
friends before his departure from hi'
Did stamping grounds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
Cautiously Answered.

She looked into his eyes to see
whether he would answer truly when
she asked the question.
Harold" she said, Jam / the first
girl you ever loved?"
He seemed i'll at ease, but he an
swered boldly.
'Yes," he said, and then as he fell
her earnest gaze still on him he added:
For so long time"
Of course in these days when nothing
but records count the occasions wher
he had loved only for week or two
really cut no figure at all, and she wa:
satisfied.-Chicago Post.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
peautifuI Indian superstitions.

Among the superstitions OF the Sen
eca Indians was a most beautiful one.
When a young maiden died they impris-
oned young bird until it first began to
try its powers of song, and then, load
ing it with caresses and messages, they
loosed its bonds over her grave, in the
belief that it would not fold its wings
or close its eyes until it had own to the
spirit land and delivered its precious
burden of affection to the loved and lost
one.-Chicago Times-Herald.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
GONE INTO BUSINESS.

Messrs. w. T. Schumacher and Dan
G. Bitter, for many years connected
with the Light, have purchased the
saloon of A. G. Schramm on Vilita
and South Alamo streets and have en-
tered in a business for themselves.
They took charge Of the place last
night. Both are born and raised San
Antonio boys and have large num-
Der of friends who wish them sue
cess. They have secured the services
of Mr.. Jake Pfeil, an expelinenced
bartender as an assistant.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
THE WEDDING is OFF.

Ray Cresswell applied to County
Clerk Thad Smith for marriage
license this morning for himself and
Annie Keilmann. Mr.. Smith had
been notified by the girls father that
she was not of age, and of his protest
to the marriage, and the license was
not issued.
This wedding was to have occurred
tonight opposite the Southwestern In
sane asylum. The music had been
engaged and many guests had provid-
ed handsome wedding presents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
SMALL BLAZE.

The residence of Mr. Ed. Dillon, on
South Presa street, was discovered TO
be afire about 11:30 o'clock last night,
the blaze evidently originating over a
sewing machine near a gasolene stove
in the corner of the kitchen. 1t is
thought that mice began eating some
phosphorus matches lying on the
machine. The damage was only
about s., according to the report of
the fire chief.
The fire department was called.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
PeISO||l| Mention.
Green Davidson is in the city.

Green Davidson is in the city.
Hon. d. Men. Turner is in the city
from Corpus Christi.
DIR. and Mrs. V. Z. Guard, of New
Orleans, are at the Menger.
DR.. w. b. Seeley left yesterday for
visit to Monterey, Mexico.
Miss Pearl Swift has returned to
her home in San Marcos.
Col. ID. r. FAINT, of Goliad, is i'll at
his apartments in the Mahncke hotel.
Capt. w. A. Fitch, U. s. customs
collector a, Eagle Pass, is in the city.
Col. b. f. Yoakum is in the city to
spend the holidays with his wife and
family.
A. w. w. Evans and Miss b. Evans
of New Brunswick, N. j., are at the
Menger.
Judge ]. B. Dibrell and Emil Mos
helm, were in the city from Seguir
yesterday.
Mr.. III. ID. Kampmann and his two
sons will spend Christmas at the Bee
vile ranch.
lion. Perry J. Lewis and wife have
gone to Fort Worth to spend Christ
mas with Mrs. Lewis relatives.
Miss Corinne Webb is home from
school at Austin to spend the holi
days with her mother at the Bexar.
Mr.. Jake Efron is in the city from
mexia. Texas, to spend the holidays
with his uncle, Mr.. /. Efron and wife
Mr.. Chas. A. Dullnig, of New Or
leans, formerly of San Antonio, is il
the city to spend Christmas at home
Porf. J. E. Smith, ex-superintendent
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

I'm not going to that female barber
shop again. There's deuced rude girl
there, don't you know"
"What did she say?"
"Why, she looked at my mustawsh
and awsked me if would have it
sponged off or rubbed in."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
EVERYBODY SAYS So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively ON Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache. fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness, Please buy and try box
of G.. G. G. to-day; 10, %, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
RAILROAD COLLISION.

New York, Dec. PA drill engine
and train of fiat cars on the Central
railroad in New Jersey, collided in
Communipaw today. Brakeman Hay
cock was killed, Fireman John Hig-
gins fatally injured and Engineer VIM.
Martagh was so badly scalded that the
flesh came Il f in great strips with his
clothing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
BLoCKADING RAILROADS.

Cory, Pa, Dec. 24.-Snow is drift
ing at a terrific rate. At Sherman,
New York, and vicinity reports say lt
is over four feet and still drifting. IL
takes two engines to pull three cars
on the Western New York and Pitts
burg, which goes through that Sec
ton. Trains on the Pennsylvania are
also delayed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
VESSEL LOST.

Cape Henry, Va, Dec. 4.-The
tthree-masted schooner Samuel Hall,
Captain Mumford, from Wilmington,
n. C., to n. :, loaded with lumber
went ashore at Chlcamicomico life
saving station this morning. The
crew. seven, were saved. The vessel
is probably total loss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
GOING TO THE PEN.

Jesus Contreras and Juan Garcia, a
pair of Mexicans, recently sentenced
in the Federal court for counterfeit
ing, left today over the International
in charge Of Deputy United States
Marshal f. III. Lancaster and Deputy
Sheriff Walter Napier for the peniten-
tiary in Columbus, o. Contreras has
three years to serve and Garcia eight.
cen months. a.s +.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

How fashions change" remarked
the fluent barber. Time was when the
hairdresser was also a good blood let
ter"
But" replied the occupant of the
chair of torture, as he raised his hand
to check the crimson tide, 81 don't see
that fashion has greatly changed
Boston Transcript.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
ASSAULT no MURDER.

jim Ensley was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Quintana this morning at the
corner Of Flores and Nueva streets
on an Indictment charging him with
assault to murder Sidney Wilson on
October &c. He was placed in the
county jail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

CHEAP AND RELIABLE POWER
IF YOU WANT POWER. THAT is
CHEAP AND RELIABLE, CALL AT
THE LIGHT OFFICE AND LOOK
AT THOSE AL AND 9 HORSK
POWER VAN DUZEN GASOLINE
ENGINES FOR SALE
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
Connubiai sympathy.

Mr.. Grownes-In addition to this
painful boil / believe am in for an
attack of toothache!
Mrs. Grownes-0h, how nice TO have
your troubles all at oncel-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
Millions of LobSters.

The slaughter of Holsters at Prince
Edwards island is something astound-
ing. There were exported the past sea-
SON $4,000 cases, mostly to Europe,
which involved the killing of 35,ooo,0oo.
m Y Sum
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
A Sure Method.

Mulligan-Divil take these spring
locks!
Mrs. Mulligan-Phwat's the matter?
why to kape the young ones out of
me trunk while was away whit an
locked the kay up inside."-N. Y.
World.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
0Th|QTy

Otelia Bergstrom died this morning
at / O'clock at her late residence, zoos
South Presa street. She was the
mother of Oscar, Louis and Otto Berg
strom and Mrs. Thos. III. Gray, nee
Augusta Bergstrom; also John Berg
strom, deceased. She was ~ years of
age and a native of Sweden. Her
death was sudden and it is believed
was caused by heart failure, as she
had complained of that organ. She
was apparently in better health yes
terday than for some time, and had
completed the arrangements for a
Christmas tree for her grand children,
and had anticipated a joyful surprise
for them. Deceased had lived in San
Antonio many years and was the wild
ow of the late Charles Bergstrom.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
MARKETS.

st. Louis, Dec. 24.-Cattle: Receipts,
800, of which 200 are Texans; Texans,
strong; Texas and Indian Territory
steers. $2.65G$4.25; bulk of sales, S3.3o
@$3.S5.
Sheep: Receipts, loo; market.
steady.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
SOMETHING NEW UNDER TIL
sun,

The largest and best stock of up to
date shoes in Southwest Texas is being
sold at and below actual cost to man
ufacture. Not marked cost FOR the oc-
casion, but below actual cost. Our
prices talk. Sullivan Shoe Co. 1929
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
WE LEAD THE FOLLOWERS

And are selling out our entire stock
at actual cost. We have no marked
cost. but invite comparison of
goods and prices. We can do you good.
Sullivan Shoe Co. II % 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
Costly Perfume.

An American lady went into a chem
lists shop in Nice and asked for a bot
tie of the finest perfume sold there. She
was informed that the best scent was
sos an ,ounce.-N. Y. Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
sound Advice.

"Why, he threatened to kick me tie
next time he saw me-"
"Well, if were you, the next time
saw him would sit down. Pick-Me-
Up.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
WAR on CHEAP RESTAURANTS.

Denver. Col, Dec. 24.-The cooks
and walters union have declared war
upon the cheap Japanese restaurants
recently opened in this city, and is us
ing every possible method to drive
them out of business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Don't Tobacco SPIT and Smoke ioHr 'h'e A"Af.
To quit tobacco easily and forever lie mag
aetic. full OF life nerve and vigor, take MOTTO.
Bac. the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The remains of Sidney Anthony,
colored, were shipped to Seguin last
night, to be buried beside the grave
of deceased's father.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

James Fitzpatrick, aged 43 years,
died in the Santa Rosa infermary last
night. Deceased was a widower and
the remains will be shipped to Chicago
accompanied by his brother.
+. w. Bridges, aged % years, died
last night of consumption. Deceased
came here from Wilmington, n. G.
His mother is here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
Yours Anxious to Please,
j. Steinhardt.

Dealer on a cash basis in Cloth
ing, Furnishing Goods, Dry Goods,
Shoes, Hats, Notions, Etc.
R9rOpposite Southern Hotel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

The funeral of the late George Reu-
ter takes place this afternoon at 3
o'clock, interment in the Dignowity
private cemetery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

-dr. Mcdaniel, of Floresville, arriy'
ed in the city yesterday to buy a cot.
fin for his seven-months-old child
which died of whooping cough, and
returned today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents
tobacco habit cure, makes veal
en- strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All drugSist<
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

An infant son of William l.. Schmidt,
of the corner of Lamar street and New
Baunfels avenue, died yesterday OF
Group and the remains were shipped
20 the country for burial.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.

]. NORM to Albert Villastrego, lot "a,
block 4, section g. in Grand View adj
dition; 500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Educate Your Bow els With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c 25c. II C. c. G. fail, druggists refund money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
LICENSED TO WE'D.

blIENcEb ~ bD'
Evan Jackson and Matte johnson.
Jesus Herrera and Francisco Guevo
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
USEFUL PRESENTS.
HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES.
M. KAROTKlN,

Nos. 1O5-1O7 West Houston street. Gen
eral line of Housefurnishing Goods.
What nicer of holiday present than a
BEDROOM OR PARLOR SET, have
some WARDROBE, DESK, LOUNGE
BOOK CASE DINING SET, and many
other useful as well as ornamental ar
ticles. Our competitors can't under
sell US.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
Oh, How Thankful

Pain Was MaddenIng and Hope
Had Been Abandoned Wonder
full Results Of Purifying the Blood.
GA very severe pain came in my left
knee, which grew worse and worse, and
finally sore broke out above the knee.
1t discharged great deal and the pain
from my thigh down was maddening.
Large, hard, purple spots appeared on my
leg. / suffered in this way for years,
and gave up all hope of ever being cured.
My wife was reading of a case like mine
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and she
advised me to try it. l began taking 1t
and when / had used few bottles /
found relief from my suffering. Oh,
how thankful am for this relief! am
stronger than have ever been in my life.
l am in the best of health, have good
appetite and am a new man altogether"
j. P. MooRs, Lisbon Falls, Maine.
Hoods s sss;;;a
Isthe best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. 25 cents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24
Year
1891 AZ 1898

We mean exactly what we say,
when we tell you tnat repetition
of trade such as you favored us
with the past year, will be satisfac-
tory to us in the new.
Progress being our watchword
and fair and honest dealings our
methods, we expect reward in an
increase in trade and even more
confidence than you have hereto
fore given us credit for.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Williams. o
New York. are visiting Mrs. Williams
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Ludlow
having just returned from a visit T.
the Sandwich Islands.
The Yale expositor., 1897-03-19
AN ANEcDorE OF NELSON.

How lie Wrote and Sealed Letter
Amid Flying shells,
Captain Mahan relates the following
anecdote concerning Lord Nelson's let
ter proposing truce to the Crown
Prince of Denmark, dispatched in the
midst of hostilities: The decks being
cleared of all partitions fore and aft,
and all ordinary conveniences removed.
Nelson wrote in full view of all on the
deck where he was, at the casing of the
rudderhead, standing; and as he wrote
an officer standing by took copy. The
original, in his own hand, was put into
an envelope and sealed, with his arms
The officer was about to use a wafer.
but Nelson said:
mo; send for sealing wax and cam
de-" st4T
Some delay followed, owing, to the
mans having had his. head taken off
by a ball. "Send another messenger
for the wax" said the admiral, when
informed of this; and when the waters
we're again suggested he simply reiter-
ated the order.
A large quantity of wax was used.
and extreme care taken that the impress
sion of the seal should be perfect. Col.
Stewart asked:
why, under so hot a fire and after
so lamentable an accident. have you
attached so much importance TO a cir
cumstance apparently trifiing?"
Had made use of wafer" replied
Nelson, "the wafer would have been
still wet when the letter was presented
to the crown prince; he would have in
ferred that the letter was sent off in
hurry, and that we had some very
pressing reasons for being in a hurry.
The wax told no tales"
1t was the same sagacious regard TO
effect which possibly dictated the by
play Of refusing to see Parker's signal
Of recall.-The Century.
The Yale expositor., 1897-03-19

my eye whichever way / turned. The
virgin covering impaired a rare lowell
ness to the prospect. The white outlines
of the shells which formed the dear de-
vice of "Beecroft, Mariner" above our
cottage window. were delicately quaint
and beautiful, and the memories asso-
ciated with the sign, and the cold wind
blowing upon my skin, Gained me
somewhat. But still l seemed to be
moving in dream l turned my eyes
to my mothers face, and saw that il
was as white as the falling snow.
Come in and rest" she pleaded.
wait till the morning, Amos; then
will tell you ALL"
"Wait till the morning. / echoed,
with a laugh which sounded strangely
in my ears, it was so harsh and bitter.
Heaven knows l had no cause for mer-
riment. wait till the morning! That
is good counsel at such a time as this!
No; love calls me elsewhere, and l
must go. If there is anything to tell,
tell ii quickly, and without further pal
tering. l car scarcely believe it is my
mother who IS speaking to me, bidding
me linger here, while love is tugging
at my heart strings; or has she forgot
ten that have a wife, and perhaps
child"
felt my mothers form sliding from
me- and / caught her in time to pre-
vent her falling~to the ground.
keep your senses about you," /
muttered roughly between my clenched
teeth, 'if you do not wish me to go mad
before your eyes! 1t cannot be that
you are purposely torturing me, and
yet you cannot know what am suffer-
ing. Great God!' l cried, staggering at
the agony of the thought, lis Mabel
dead!' ,....
mo, my son." she said, family, mot
that / am aware Of"
A sob of thalkfulness escaped me-. .i
Thank Godw / exclaimed. Then
what cause is there for this mystery?
Mother, did you hear what said just
now? Am father?" D. sra So.
Amos" hHa -
Answer me in one word"
Mabel is mother, my son."
"And my child lives!"~
when l last heard of Mabel, the
child was alive" y.ua