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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
BrcKLEN,s ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin erup-
tons, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by r. Kalteyer & Son. }
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

France has grasped the dangers of
the situation and by rigid regulations
is shutting out of her ports the i'm
portations from the infected parts Of
India. Feeling against the inefficient
policy of Great Britain in dealing with
the plague runs high there. Germany
feels as does France. ."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

John Bull gets things by hook and
by crook. By hook when the nation
arraged against him is small, by crook
when the nation is of his own or ap-
proximate size. 1t is crook when he
tries it on U. S.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

The country will take warning from
General Tracy's criticism of that ar
Irritation agreement and see what
British strings are to be pulled by it
before it is accepted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

These winter storms have produced
great distress along shore in the sec
tions where business is done in a mar
atime way throughout the winter.
The southern river traffic is also suf-
ferer
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Turpie, of Indiana, is hedging
against the inevitable oblivion into
which he will plunge when he is re-
tired from the Senate two years
hence. He has a big hedging contract
on his hands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FOR CITY AUDITOR

The Light is authorized to announce
E. p. CLAUDON, as candidate for
the Office of CITY AUDITOR. He
pledges himself to do all the work Of
the office in thorough business like
manner without any assistance. or ex-
ira expense to the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

There seems to be ground for con
Guiding that Tama Jim Wilson, of
Iowa, is slated for the chair of agri-
cultural secretary. Wilson has been
looking that way for years. He I'M
derStands the business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Hogg is not in harmony with the
state Democracy as to the coming
campaign leaders, 1t is a poor polit-
ical general who does not get his lines
drawn for n fight two years before it
occurs
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
Old Trees.

The oldest tree of which there is any
authentic record of is the Soma cypress
OF Lombardy. It Is known to have been
in existence In AZ s. C. There are. how
ever, many trees for which vastly
greater antiquity is claimed. Some OF
the Senegal baobabs are said 30 DO
5000 years old.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Burney, of Kerrville, is the leader
of the Austin gang of Populists, but
he poses as a Democrat when a
chance is made for capital that way.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

This cold snap is what the people
have been praying for as their saliva
ton from grippe. This ought to get
to the seat of the germ if anything in
the way of search warrant will do 1t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Nathan Golf. of West Virginia, is
the prominently mentioned candidate
for attorney general in the Mckinley
cabinet. His appointment would
crafty a host Of good Republicans all
over the country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

This terrible weather makes one tir
ed of the life of a fireladdie, and YET
there were a hundred fires in Chicago
Sunday night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

The case of the Three Friends goe!
to the Supreme court, Harmon hav
ing been knocked out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Having successfully torpedoed one
Spanish gun boat the Cuban insur-
gents have tried their boarding tactics
on another, with equal success. Three
cannon and war munitions rewarded
their efforts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

If will power can ward off the eff
fects of obesity and old age Queen
Victoria will not succumb until after
her Golden Jubilee Is celebrated. Her
old heart is set on that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FOR ALDERMAN.

am still an independent Republican
candidate for alderman for the Sew
enth ward and solicit the votes of all
good citizens who are opposed to the
ticket fixers' methods of conducting
our local politics. 1 am opposed to any
more bond issues and extravaganza in
our city government. CARL RUNGE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Nicaragua is too small to bulldOZe
the United States and not big enough
to blackmail her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Kansas editors are in session this
week. 1t they can warm up to the
situation they are good ones.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

There is an unwritten law on the
Texas statute book that the rapist
shall die instanter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

There is no division declared or
state matters two years hence, but
one is in sight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Kansas is dead Populist, but J. X
Hudson retains his post as public
printer J. X. is true blue Republic
can.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Whiskers Pfeffer came in with the
Populist party. The Populist party
will go out with Pfeffer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

The declarations in the British
commons that the plague is confined
to only a small portion of India tally
i'll with the declarations of wide
spread ruin in that far away country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Scribner's for February has some
exquisite Illustrations. Those in con,
nection with the Miniature Portrait
are really superb in finish.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

The cold weather searched the roots
of things, and laid out the northern
tramp and the southern greens.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

There is this merit in Queen Vic's
speeches. they are short. Not so
presidents message.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
women 20 change into Men.

A certain Chinese sect teaches that
women who wear short hair win be
transformed into men In the great here-
after.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Teller's structures on Sherman ar
those Of the clown against the ring
master.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

The courthouse gang in Bexar i:
we'll divided in this present mayoral
ty struggle. Good!
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FOR ASSESSOR.

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office of City Assessor
and would be thankful for any support
that my friends may give me during
the canvass. ]. v. FRENCH.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

There is music in the air over that
attempt at Austin TO make the Legis-
lature whipper in for the preachers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

ALDERMAN FOR EIGHTH WARD.
The Light is authorized to announce
w. w. JOHNSON as a candidate for
Alderman of the Eighth Ward. Elec-
ton February, 1897.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

The Light is authorized to present
Mr. VIM. Dobrowolsld as a candidate
for election as alderman for the Sew
enth ward. Election Feb. Sth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

Sheng is displacing Ii Hung Chang
as the leader of the foreign policy of
China.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FOR CITY COLLECTOR.

We are authorized to announce Chas.
F. Mayer as a candidate for the ONCE
Of City Collector at the ensuing city
election. Ea 81 Hfa co. "a
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.

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
plants 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 9, 1896.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27

All contracts or bills MUST be ap-
proved by the Secretary or Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.
The following named are authorized
collectors of the Light:
II. G. SCHUMACHER,
w. T. SCHUMACHER,
DAN c. BITTER.
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking a re-
caipt.
T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FOR SALE.

5000 old newspapers, clean and
whole, low rates. Apply at Light
office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CITY COLLECTOR
Max, Sutor.
ELECTION FEBRUARY, 1911.
ELECTION FEBRUARY, 1917.
FOR MAYOR.

Although preferring to be a candi-
date as the nominee of a Republican
delegate convention, MR.. JAMES p.
NEWCOMB requests the Light to an
nounce that he is still a candidate, be-
fore the people, convention or no con-
vention and solicits the support of all
good citizens who are opposed to in
competency and extravaganza of per-
sonal politics in our local government.
1-11-tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS



1.-THE Carnival of Polaris''., is the
unique name which has been chosen
for the name and theme of the carnival
next fall at Minneapolis. A commit
tee was recently appointed to select q
name and make out an outline pro-
gram for tho carnival, and it has re-
ported to the directors suggesting this
name as the most satisfactory and sig
ni6eant, and as well adapted to the re-
fquirements Of the occasion. -"
On the first night, on the street, the
program will be: Trlumphal march of
Polaris and his hosts; pageant of Ceres
and her hosts; betrothal of Ceres and
Polaris; Cronus and Rhea parents of
Ceres) deliver Ceres to Polaris; Polaris
orders Pluto to restore to Ceres her
daughter. Peresphono, who has been
six months within the earth, thus sym
bolizing the process of nature by which
seed sown in the ground comes forth
into life. In the Exposition Building
the first night will occur the wedding
of Polaris and Ceres; presentation of
the gifts of the gods merchants. dona-
tions); celebration of the marriage
feast; procession of the Planets; tab
leaux OF fixed stars, chorus of 50 voices.
The second night, on the river front,
will be devoted to farewell ovations to
Polaris and Ceres; festivities; carnival
of the Consultations. and q grand dis
play of fireworks.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
From the Record and Union; Rochester,
MINI.

From the Record and Union; Rochester,
MINI.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, wife of Mr.. John
Pratt, one of the oldest settlers in Olmstead
County, Minnesota, for many years has
been painfully afflicted with rheumatism in
Mr.. Pratt is well known in the vicinity of
Viola, having during one administration
held the responsible position of postmistress.
She tells the tale of her affection and subse-
quent restoration to health, which is printed
in order that others similarly suffering may
read and adopt the same remedy she did.
Viola, Olmstead Co., Mimi, Aug. "a, 1896.
"a little over ten years ago I discovered
that the joints Of my fingers were enlarging,
and very sore. I consulted many physicians,
with some slight relief at times from pain,
but the joints grew larger and larger, and
my neck, shoulders and limbs were so stiff
that could not move them without great
pain. Ny toes too were swollen out Of all
shape, and my fingers We're SO drawn, and
the muscles SO contracted that could not
use them. l had given up all hope of cure,
when my attention was called about three
years ago to the wonderful cures effected by
the use of DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People! and procured supply; :
before experienced considerable relief, and
I continued using them according to direc-
tons until have taken altogether about
three dozen boxes. Ny fingers are now
straight and flexible, and the joints reduced
to their normal size, the rheumatic pains are
almost gone, and now, though I always keep
Pink Pills by ME, I never use them unless I
catch cold, or get wet through. am will
ing that this testimonial should be published,
in order that the extraordinary curative
powers of DR.. Williams medicine may be
known to rheumatic sufferers.
{Signed}. "MRS; E. A: PRATT"
+ DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in q con.
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also a
specific for troubles peculiar to females, such
as suppressione, Irregularities and all forms
of weakness: They build up the blood, and
restore the glow of health to pale and sallow
cheeks. In men they effect radical cure
In all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excuses of whatever nature. Pink
Pills are sold in boxes never in loose bulk)
at SO cents a box or six boxes for $3.50, and
may be had Of all druggists, or direct by
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, N. Y,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
Prlscllla'o Heart.

PF1oC1lla'o Heart.
Cupid ono day, IN idle quest, ~!
Fitted q dainty dart, -
And aimed 1t at Priscilla's breast,
To strike Pr1scilla's heart.
Clean through 1t went: no heart was there
Said Cupid: II believe
Priscilla's just tho girl to wear -
Her heart upon her sleeve
But there, alack! 1t was not found;
'Aha!' cried Cupid. mote
Her frightened air: now I'll be boundj
Her heart is in her throat"
Failure again. Oh slender chance.
He once more arrow shoots;
Assuming from her downcast glance
Her heart was In her boots.
Fooled. Cupid threw asidehis bow 4
she has no heart" said he. III
(He did not know that long ago
She gave her heart to meg
IN. Y. Telegram.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
The State Loses.

Judge Lochren, in the United States
circuit court, rendered decision in the
action brought by Walter Cobb to re-
strain the state officials from convey
ing any of the land granted by the state
to the Duluth & Iron Range Railroad
company, as directed by the act of
1897. which attempts to declare for
FIXTURE of this claim. The ruling was
in favor of the plaintiff, and that the
state cannot impair the contract. The
state, however, has another chance. A
single action may be brought against
the plaintiff.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
Some Interesting Facts REGARDING
the Output of Crescent Bicycles.

This article is intended to convey a con-
ception of the enormous amount of raw ma.
terlal consumed during season in supply
ing the demand for one of the most popular
bicycles made. The Western Wheel Works,
Chicago, makers of the Crescent wheel, have
the largest, and without doubt the most
complete, bicycle factory in the world, and
pacity, 725 finished Crescents in twelve
hours. or complete "up to date" bicycle
per minute.
They used during 1896 $50 miles of tub
ing, or enough to nearly reach from Chi
eago to st. Paul if placed in straight line.
tory, and required $50 miles of wire, or
enough to reach from Chicago to Lincoln,
Neb.; So miles of brass rod was required
for spoke nipples. If the spokes, spoke nip
Piles and tubing were placed in a straight
line they would reach from Chicago to the
Rocky Mountains at Denver. The cranks,
if placed end to end, would cover distance
crank axles, wheel axles and pedal axles,
and IS miles of steel for seat posts. If the
rims that were used in the manufacture of
Crescents in '96 were placed one upon the
other they would make a pile 1880 feet
high, 5000 feet higher than Pixies Peak
Alaska, whose summit has never yet been
reached by man. It required 32,0M square
feet of sheet steel to make the Crescent
hollow tooth sprockets, and 2l,876 square
feet for the steel stampings of the head and
seat post clamps, or in all enough fiat steel
to cover an area of II acres. There were
used 10 miles Of cork grips, lOs miles of
finished hubs, and % miles of steel wire to
pin frames together before brazing. The
finished chains, end to end, would reach
20 miles, and the different pieces of which
they are composed would reach 1871 miles,
OF in all 3o7a miles, the distance from Chi.
Crescente required $780,, 300 steel balls,
which, placed in straight line, side by
side, would reach distance of 453 miles.
10 lace the chain and dress guards on the
ladies' Crescents manufactured in 1896 re-
CURED 434, $50 yards of cord, or 2464 miles,
enough to allow small boy to stand on
the top of the Auditorium tower in Chicago
and fly his kite where the people in Des
Moines, Iowa, could see it. 10 supply
Crescents sold in 1895 required 1906 IA
bolts, and l,488,075 nuts, having an aggre-
gate weight of q tons. The total weight
OF the complete bicycles was 2,3s2,842
pounds, or 1871 tons. To crate these b.
cycles required l,235,740 square feet of lum-
Der made up in pieces; 72,7l8,668 separate
and distinct pieces entered into the con-
struction of ,96 Crescents, and if all were
placed in a straight line, end to end, they
would reach from New York to some dis
lance in the Pacific ocean west of San Fran.
clsco.-Crescent Bulletin. July l, 1897.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
Information.

Newly arrived immigrants will receive at
any Dominion Lands Office in Manitoba, the
Northwest Territories or British Columbia
information as to lands open for entry, and.
from the officers in charge, free of expense,
advice and assistance IN securing lands to .
suit them; and full information respecting
ana copies Of these SEA-, regulations, as wen as
those respecting Dominion Lands in the
Railway Belt in British Columbia, may be-
obtained upon application to the Secretary
OF the Department Of the Interior, OttawaS
the Commissioner of Dominion Lands, Win
nipeg, Manitoba, or to any of the Dominion
Lands Agents in Manitoba or the North
west Territories. For pamphlets, etc., adj
dress Mr.. Ben Davis, Emigration Agent, Do
minion of Canada, 154 East Third Street, st.
Paul, Mimi; or, w. Ritchie Grafton, n d.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
BITS OF POETRY.
At Mkt.

=. AT Might. $500,
They're al asleep tonight. they're al
Those on the hillside. where the cypress
O'erdroop the weather-darkened stones,
and these
Where Love can stin watch oyer them
r! and keep .'.:.
Her anxious v1gils. lest they wake and
j! ~ weep:
/. The coveriet stirs lightly here: Love
- sees. :, -. = =, =
:. The grasses out there in tho midnight
i ~ breeze u. -. -..> : -
Stir softly; but their ward lies calm ana
! deep.
Hush! lest thou walsen these; and hush!
i tear
For those SO cold and silent on the hill;
But whether these shall rise to laugh
or weep,
And whether those. without waking
fear
May stil dream ON and on, through Joy
and III,
Safe in His arms tonight, they're al
asleep.
Washington Home Magazine.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06

petitioned the king to ratify several
amendments to the constitution of the
society, but the petition has been de-
MED.
The Fredika Bremen society has a
membership of 1000, and the funds in
the treasury now amount to $50, 900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
HER LIFELikE STATUE.
Signalized Her Departure from the
World of Artists.

"OF1O OF Aft18tSs
Before her marriage she had been fa-
nous sculptress. She had made several por-
traits of well-known men, and everyone pre-
dicted for her a still more brilliant future,
when she suddenly set all predictions at
naught by marrying wealthy man who dis
approved of her keeping UP her professional
work: She was very quiet under this re.
striction, but was supposed to rebel inward
ly. Therefore when, at dinner party one
evening, she asked her old friend, Gen.
Bashar, to come and see her on the follow
ing evening and inspect her last piece of
work, which she thought the best and most
ifelike she had ever executed, he sup
posed he was to use his influence to prevail
upon the husband to permit her to resume
her place among the working fraternity of
artists.
:. r I'm sure you will like it, general she
said, with winning smile. 1T fairly lives
and breathes. I confess am in love with
it myself" j..
On the appointed evening the general,
with some misgivings over the delicacy Of
the task intrusted to him, presented him
self. Instead Of inviting him to the studio,
his hostess, to his surprise, offered to bring
her last bit to him. j, =" - :
ooh, it ssa statuette, is it p he asked. -
"Well, yes, you might call it so," she an
swered, 40 she went out Of the room. In a
few minutes she returned, bearing in her
arms baby!-Chicag mes-Herald.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
Not Her Wont.

"Listen!" he Kissed.
No. she answered, and turning upon
her heel brusquely, she left him there alone.
For she was telephone girl by profession,
unless she was sure it was none of her bust.
ness.-Detroit Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
A Wonderful RIM.

Hunting big game is not as hard work az p.
it used to be in the days of the long, heavy,
big bored rifles. With light modern rifle,
such as the. Model '94 or '95 Winchester,
more game can be killed and at much longer
distances than with any one of the old time
gums: The Model '95 Winchester is one Of
the highest powered rifles made. 1t will,
shoot a 30-caliber U. s. Army bullet
through over SO inches of dry pine boards.
and drive bullet at the rate of 1905 feet
a. second through the air. Hunters all over
the country say that this is the best hunt
ing rife ever made. Send to the Winches-
ter Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, c.
for a large illustrated catalogue free.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
S0d Accident.

Little Willie Keller, youngest son of
Senator Henry Keller, was trying to
do some work at turning lathe in the
Keller factory, at Sank Center. when q
heavy bar of iron was thrown from the
lathe. striking him on the head and
smashing in the skull over the right
temple. The doctors removed the
splintered bone, leaving hole nearly
two inches in diameter. Great fears
are felt for his recovery. He is IL
years old.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06
A Deep Impression.

Pat returned from London after holiday.
and meeting his priest one day stopped TO-
tell his adventures.
Nov, of all the sights you saw, what OBJ
ject struck you most-in fact, LETT the deep
est impression on you?" asked the priest.
Faith, it was brick from scaffold a.
struck me most and left it's deep impressions,
on me-" said Pat, showing cut on his fore
hetd.-Spare Moments.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06

I can recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
Townsend, F. Howard, Wis, May 4, ~.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-06

Mrs. Isaacstein (engaging servant) -" T
I hope you haven't a young man." Bridget
-"Oh, no, mum; he's nearly 5O!"-Tit- Bits-