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Evening star., 1897-02-05

Two sets of reforms. to speak. were
discussed in yesterdays cables One set
f-lated 10 affairs in Turkey. the other set
10 affairs in Cuba They appropriately go
together. for arrant humbug is at the hot
toIn Of both
1hs Sultan is always ready TO discuss re-
forms about the affairs OF his country He
has discussed them many times, and he
receives any suggestions from the Eu-
r'pean powers on the subject with great
good nature. Nothing. indeed. seems to
please him so much the compliment the
powers pay him in assuming that he is
capable OF Instituting reforms He takes
the papers. with profuse promises and that
Is the last of 1t. He never institutes the
f-forms. and the powers when the pinch
comes. never press him. He knows that
they will not. The opinion is widespread
that the Turkish empire In the interests
OF Utilization, ought 10 lie lisrncnbared
Turkish government is a travesty whore i,
Is not grim and bloody ,ra .edy. \ Chris
fian race j. being exterminated under il
N hii- Christian powers are discussing re-
forms with the Sultan the Arrnenians are
rapidly disappearing from the face of the
earth
Spain about Cuba is like the Sultan about
Armenia She il always ready. 10 discuss
reforms she Is profuse with promises but
Shr never keeps them. When she finds the
tubans too much for her in the field she
brings forward some new scheme of re-
forms. artfully drawn. but full of insinceri-
~ and deceit. That is what the sporting
fraternity would call her little game :,
She has realized handsomely on il once
Can she 10 so again?
Turkey stands solely by the grace of
RIssia and Great Britain. Both find her of
service as a buffer. Otherwise she would
Tall tomorrow II is an extraordinary state
OF affairs; but it exists aad Is generally
recognized. Engiishmer themselves are
divided on the subject of whether or not
they are paying too dearly TOR that service
Mr. Gladstone and his followers are ex
ceedinSly rest:ve under the reproach that
their country for any reason is thus in
part practically responsible for the Sultan
and his hideous work. They are In favor
OF putting an end 10 his power. and thus
lift from the people VINO are at his ,nerc,,
the scourge OF hrs presence and Authority
Sut there Is no reason whatever wbv
Spain's bloody rule In Cuba should be al
lowed 10 continue Cuba Is no buffer terri
tory Tor any power. Spain holds her for no
such purpose. She is no; necessary to anv
of Spain's schemes except that of proyidine o
profitable places for rascaliy officials.
spain = not extending her territory in any
Evening star., 1897-02-05
The Vene.uelas Arbitration.
From the Troy lN.Y.) Times.


The national factors in promoting the ar
bitration in this instance are all touched to
Sc me extent with the tincture of selfish
ness. Venezuela. the weakest, finds a shell
ter from powerful Britain. The latter see
ing the formidable knuckles of Uncle Sam,
says: Il agree" And the United States IT.
self. in behalf of the Monroe doctrine, COM
PEELED the arbitration. And the Monroe
doctrine IL an expression of the belief Of
this republic that Its form of government
Is the best on earth and must be given
special rights on one hemisphere. The
selfishness of each nation Is based on con-
hdence in the justice of its own positions.
That Is the crowning terror of war, that
belligerents usually believe that the moral
law Is on the side of each. And 1t Is one
of the crowning glories of arbitration that
the parties virtually confess that each may
be mistaken. and lay the field open to the
larger and less biased view. An occasional
failure of absolute justice IN arbitration is
mere tolerable than the frequent SUCCESS
OF blind self-interest in war. 1t would be a
lasting disgrace II arbitration, with the
United states as the compulsory agent.
should be successful between Great Britain
and venezuela. and arbitration with Great
Britain as the voluntary. initiator should
fall between that country and the United
States. The Caribbean sea should not be
the northernmost limit Of arbitral wisdom.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
4 Bit of Recent History.

Two years ago an effort was made in
the Senate to amend the then pending Dis
trict appropriation bill by the introduction
of a provision for the completion of the
aqueduct tunnel and the consequent in
crease of the water supply. The Senate
however, decided that the feasibility of put
ting the tunnel into service had not been
definitely and officially demonstrated. and
that this proof should be supplied before
any appr propriatioH was made. Consequently
substitute amendment was accepted re-
ferring the question to the Secretary of
War and making provision for board of
experts Tor his guidance. In this form the
hill was passed and Congress rested under
the inferential but plain obligation to pass
the subsequent legislation in accordance
with The Secretary'S report whatever it
might recommend AS matter of fact
such Was the definite UNDERSTANDING The
experts were unavoidably DELAYED in their
examination of the tunnel and the Serre-
tary's report, based upon their findings
urging the completion of the tunnel and
reservoir. was late i'll reaching Congress-
Eeing received In January. by which time
the District bill had been sent to the Sen
ate. That body accented the report and
adopted its recommenda lions. amending the
ilH IN accordance so as TO provide for the
cOmpletion of the project. When the con-
feress met. however. the representatives
of the House urged that the matter had not
followed tie regular course, not having
been first considered by the House, and
that they. the ccnferees. We're not suffi-
ciehtiy familiar with the project and the
results OF the expert investigation to war
rant them in accepting the Senate's amend
ment. The senators in charge of the b:Il
1t sisted this view as long as possible and
yielded OILY at the eleventh hour, when it
became apparent that the House conferees
were unrelentins in their opposition and
that the bill might fail if the struggle were
prolonged. Certain other complications in
tervened to aid In preventing an agree
ment- The Senate surrendered, how
ever. with the understanding that the
tunnel project should be considered strictly
on its merits al this session. But the pend
Ing bill makes no provision for the COM
Flrticn of the tunnel The Senate will
probably amend 1t to that end. if the House
should not do The House conferees on
the bill cannot with force urge any of the
old objections against the amendment and
will he able to bring forward only the
argument of economy for dropping the
item This argument cannot stand against
atDr Mcmillan. for that proposition involves
10 new disbursement of national funds
hut merely makes available s2asi. .546.3S now
lying in the treasury, the unexpended bal
an''e Of former watcr-suppiy approprIa-
tions. and appropriates in addition an equal
amount from the surplus District revenues.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
DiSappOin tment.


There's specter far more grewsome than
the kind that grimly looks
From the iabored illustrations in the old
time picture books;
A subtle lowering presence which. though
CHEEKY friends may scoff,
Clings the closer to its victim when he tries
to shake 1t OF.
1t whispers of the glories on the hills he
sought to climb;
'Tis mocking laugh which echoes through
the corridors OF time.
Between himself and every human pleasure
must he
The faint and Pickering shadow Of the
bonn that used to be.
On. mournful irony of fatei Behold the
placid mood
OF him who never tried, and therefore feels
convinced he could;
The man VINO calmly measures off the
nights that others scale;
Who never had the courage that 1t some
times takes to fail
What tawdry tinseiing are fondly cher
ished with the best, ,.-..
Because the chemistry of fate ne'er put
them to the test!
And 50 he dweIls content of heart and con-
fident OF mind,
Because. forsooth. he couldn't start boom
of any kind. ......
Evening star., 1897-02-05

Ii IS doubtful whether criticism from any
leader of the free-siivsr campaign, how
eve or vigorously expressed. can appeal to
Mr. Gage as genuine surprise
Evening star., 1897-02-05

Legislatures which impose fine of two
Or three dollars for wearing a high hat
|" the theater may. after all. have accm-
pli5Esl ret binS more than to increase the
tSpeI 81 of ,he occasion for the ladys es-
or
Evening star., 1897-02-05

II Is hoped that the presence of Ameri-
can ships in the neighborhood of Bangkok
l. not due to any l1ttle nautical error such
as tnat which recently took a Brazil-bound
boat to the coast of Africa.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

Another contract has been awarded for
work on the post Office building, and to-
day there were only twenty-one men en-
gagged.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

With th1uncey Depew as ambassador to
EnslS Ed. the conversation al an official
ainnei party would scarcely wait until 10
pr- 20 become spirited is reported to
have been the case recently
Evening star., 1897-02-05
SHOOTING STARS,
No Reason for Exister

No ReasOn Tor Exfsfence.
Il must say" said the young woman
that billiards is very silly game
But you've never tried it," expostulated
the young man.
I'm sure 1 don't intend to try it. What
excuse is there for it,
Why, there's ever so much science
''Oh, I've heard all about that. But there
.sn't any costume that goes with it,
Evening star., 1897-02-05
Turkey and spaiH-A Parallel,

hat Mr. Hanra appears to need is {
N-ii-trainei governor like Mr.. Black
Evening star., 1897-02-05

Ar Black utterly refuses to make
changes in the program at the request OF
anybody except the management.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

'eTbett ard Fitzsimmons might get to-
e"ther. once for all and sign an arbitra-
tibH treaty.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
Real Reform,

rs this genuine reform that you offer ?'
asked the knowledge seeker
Certainly" replied the Spanish diplomat.
Everybody knows that fighting Is very
wrong. We propose to give the Cubans the
privilege of not doing so any more"
Evening star., 1897-02-05
In Darkness.

'I s'pose the bills all rignt?" he said, as
he produced a roll of bills at the Office of
the gas company.
Cant you read your meter?'' inquired
the clerk politely.
No
Its easy to learn"
"Oh, l know how. The trouble Is that
the gas burner just over it doesn't give
light enough to enable me to see the
figures"
Evening star., 1897-02-05
The Valentino Season.

Brave Cupid knows. you must allow,
The strictly modern caper;
His campaigns. as we know them now,
Are nearly all on paper.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

Help yourself to samples
OF "Crispette" and Meniers
Chocolate. which you'll find
on plates in main aisle, near
Eleventh st. entrance.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
1etal GirdleS.
Pure Food List.

Quality and prices guaranteed.
Nanlicoke and Caroline Tomatoes. s............. Sc
Pride of the Valley Corn. ................... &c.
Empire State Cream Corn. rn.................... be-
Prairie Flower Maine Corn. orn...-....-.......... Zoe
Early June Peas, Sc. Extrn Sifted. I2c
Cur,ice Bros Champion of England Peas. The
finest goods packed. ed...,............ iic
String Beans and Lima Beans. ns................ &c.
AsIaraxas BIB can, 30r. Tips. s........ 25c
French Petits Pois, lac. Fins. ns............... lsc
Frying Tomatoes ..-.-.....-............ 15c.
Columbus, Cal, Peaches and Pears lee
Columbus. Cal. Cages and Egg Plums. ....... 15c.
Dueans Prep. Buckwheat-ih4lb pkg. 81.
S-ie. Pkg. .--..-........---.,...1 he.
Tapioca, Sage. Farina. etc .......-......1c. pkg.
Best American Macaroni. ....................5c
Best Imported Mezzani Maearoai. Ice
cur;ice Bros Blue Label Ketch,p-hpint
bottle, 1Sc., 1pint ........-......-....--..2 .21c.
Curtice Bros JAMS ISc. three for SOC.
Bakers and wiibur's Chocolate. ...... Doc. ID.
Bakers Cocoa small can 1Oc. large. 2ac
wiibar's and Van Houtcn's Cocoa. a......o os..
Royal Pekin, Special Blend apd English
Boston Blend Mocha and lava. a2c. IL.
Premium Blend Moche and lava sec. M.
Monaja. finest coffee grsxn. .ssc. ID.
fNre maple syrup. -35c. Qt bottle
Queen Syrup. Lot. can. 2sc.; 2-qt. &c.
Best Red Salmon. two for. for..........e5 Csc.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
Neufral.

Aren't you afraid suggested conf
dental adviser that you win provoke the
powers of Europe little too far?''
"Oh. 1 don't know replied the sultan
with a yawn, that it makes much differ
ence TO me whether they fight one another
not"
Evening star., 1897-02-05
ITEMS Goods.
At 1lth st. eatrance.l

LIZ tomorrow Tor the new Soc Neckwesr. AMI
~ oaly 15c for the scarfs pveyiously here
g fpr six pairs Of superior 2sc Half Hose I'm
w black and tans Note the cxtra durs,,i,itv
AID comfort Of the white feet.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

AAr for the new 5Oc Yeils-a special price for
tomorrow only. Single and double widths,
in the new green purple. velvet and black wells,
with dots in black and colors
Evening star., 1897-02-05

ASr to TIE yard fer the New Laces for neck
1OS and sleeves, the new Point I4ierre and net
top iaces. In the now shade. ~ to s inches Wide.
Continued above.)
Evening star., 1897-02-05

That Car Load of
Enameled Cooking
Utensils is fast disap-
pearing
Our prices speak louder than
words.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

IL, pound for Hurd's Best Writing Paper
usually sold at 6Oc. and 75c. Aud &c in
stead Of Csc for Best Envelopes. We and you are
complimented with Messrs. Hurds surplus stock ut
nominal prices.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
Boston Variety Store,

EMMONS s. SMITH,
7o5-7o7-7oo-7II Ia. Ava
Evening star., 1897-02-05

HO<, for fac simile reproductions of rare engray-
~ ings Of Washington and Lincoln. Size
24A30 inches. Worth seeing. Worth an expensive
frame. Inquire Stationery Department
Evening star., 1897-02-05

SC for articles worth mp TO 15e-5c for War
anted Too,h Brushes, Best Toilet Scans, .
dozen Camel Hooks and Eyes. 2-string Whisk
broons' !. dozen Duplex Safety Pins. Best Dress
Shieids, Tailors' 60inch Tape Measure 9 wards
Saik-stfthed Whalesone Casing, dozen of Whale
bcres In an length, Coz. bottle Best Machine OIL.
Nickel Curling Irons, In ali sizes, 1 dozen Acme
crimFing Pins, 1 dozen Best Kid Curiers 1 gross
shsc Buttons. Scissor Sharpeners Best Tudlet Cha
mcis Huyieris Cocoa Butter, Talcum Powder I'm
metal box with sitter. Coin Purses Coz. jar Pet
roleum Jelly with nickel top. 500 Jap Toohpicks
etc, etc., etc.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

dbf- for marvellous limitations Of Cut Glass
Ware-laige pitchers, berry bowls celery
trays pickle Jars. sugar bowls butter dishes sp.op
holders, cake plates, Jelly disies Zoe for cboic.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

Slightly soiled. Some cheap
ones, some of the finest
soiled from display-go at
greatly reduced prices.
Ladies' Fine Gowns.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
Leather Goods Dept.

Have you seen the new ShetpiRg Bags. made Of
corduroy. I'm desirable shades, TOP opeDsnQ
like u smelling salts bottle: Very stylish $O@o
Evening star., 1897-02-05

IN, for Artists Proofs, In 12x16 oak frames.
Wv Works OF art to please the eye of the
most critical cOnnOlsseur.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
Boston Variety Store,
EMMoNs s. SMITH,

7o5-7o7l7oo17II Pa Ave.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

AA<, for Bohemian Glass Vases, for flowers etc
They are indeed beautiful, and worth the
fancy prices asked at the art stores.
Evening star., 1897-02-05

In cambric and muslin, some
slightly soiled, all reduced in
prices. What an opportunity.
All they require is laundering.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-17

Policy forwarded Immediately on
receipt of subscription.
| question the decency of such in
surance, but the reports are that it
is well supported. | merely mention
it as Il matter of curiosity. TO those
who do not understand what the
Queens bounty is / may add that
when Il mother in England is deliv-
cred of tripletS she is entitled to the
Queens bounty of three pounds Ster-
ling, that is an equivalent TO SO i'm
American money. In the Hearts of
Oak Benefit society. London. $25 is
secured all members on the birth Of a
child, and it certainly comes in handy
to pay expenses. The society has
paid some millions of dollars out in
this way. The Twin Insurance SOcie-
~, while providential for those who
need it, is Il money making scheme.
as the proportion of twin births are
about one in a thousand
Passing down COlisiO Vieio | chanc-
ed to look in the window of groCerN
store and there was pleased to see eX-
hibited fruit extracts bearing the la
bel of the &c. \. Duerler Manufacture
ing company. San Antonio. Ten" as
ISOLATED with others from New York.
This is the first time | have met San
Antonio products in this republic and
| realized the benefit of the "hOme in
duStry" push in San Antonio. would
much like to. see that push extended.
Mr.. J. VI. Ives. general manager of
Warmers CUTE Co.. is here and
they are inaugurating n new scheme.
that is establishing laboratory in
Mexico To manufacture their mCdi-
cineS. They thus avoid many expenses
and can now sell retail for $3.50 what
formerly cost 81. This underSellS
their competitors and, of course. is
great point for Mexico too. for it en-
plOyS labor. gives taxes and adds to
its strength and prestige. This is n
novel idea and Il good one. | shall
not be surprised to see other manu-
facturers follow it. for by this. means
they can make grc2t"r profit and sell
cheaper.
The Light. I know is in ,avor of
protection and that II the only way
infant industries can be built. Mexico
has. hOwpv,-, Il double protection
against foreign rivals. To purchase
their goods you must pay almost dou-
Bile price on account of the prevailing
silver standard. then to this must he
added duties and freight charges.
Most things can be manufactured as
cheap. if not cheaper here than in the
states and the manufacturer has no
depreciation. no duties and no frcightS
to pay. 1t can easily be seen how he
can underSell Il foreign competitor and
vet make n far greater profit. r hat
is why manufactures prosper here
and why they are being erected all
around us. H.R.-T.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-17
THE = SUNDAY : LIGHT.
SUNDAY. JANUARY II, 1897.

Many a nervous woman sits up all ia
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Nine to one, she gets more and more ner-
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actually, honestly, nervously, abjectly afraid.
Healthy women are not towards. II wo.
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Women is merely a symptom of i'll health
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an experienced and skilled specialist in
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the combined sales of all other. medicines
for women.
The story of its discovery and its
wonderful success is told in one part of
Doctor Pierce's great thousand page book,
Common Sense Medical Adviser" which
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-17
CYCLING CHATTER.

The bicycle is excluded from office
buildings in many cities of the north.
In Chicago, a test case of it is being
carried up to the Supreme court.
VIM. oliver Thomas,in Bearings, hase
splendid resume of bicycle laws as
applied to the use of the wheel in the
United States and other countries.
Mrs. A. Z. Rinehart, of Denver, rode
1900 miles in 1896, making 116 centur
les, 16 being ridden in December. Sh
is a pretty woman, typical vince
woman.
Eight thousand people witnessed
finish of the International six-da
race in Washington, d. c., VIII
Frank Waller won, covering S74 M
3 laps and 49.5 feet in the As hours.
Charles A. Bigelow is an ardent
clist and was recently entertained,
the Harlem Wheelmen for the seq
time within a month. This orgap
ton is one of the most powerful in
York.
LOCAL MENTION.
Ernest Confines is riding a u.,
lake.
Mr.. T. A. Luter has order Ill at
cycle. z per
Mr.. John Rollins lost a Wheel, No.
1910, last week. 1t was being used
by a customer and was stolen.
"Jim" Roach has gone ION the road
in the interest of his brother, Wills
business, and for the Indiana Bicycle
company.
Messrs. Albert and Ernest Stoves
and Frank Lewis escorted the Misses
Kalteyer and their guest, Miss Mayo,
to the San Juan mission, on their
wheels last Sunday.
w. E. Roach says the new 81 models
are coming in but are going slowly,
on account of people being busy with
other attractions than bicycles-balls,
concerts, etc.
Mr.. George Reynolds of the Mer-
chant police force has at last mastered
the bicycle after hard fought con-
test. He says it was worse than
ringing in boxes or poking around al
leys on a dark night.
r. Frank Bunting, representing the
AdIake. Chicago. was in the city last
week He is a former Galveston boy,
| his father, who was a Presbyterian
| minister of this state, being also one
of Terry's famous rangers.
Mr.. w. f. Roach met with a Sc
we're accident on South Flores street.
| last Thursday evening. He was
struck in the chest by dog which
mule had kicked out the way. The
blow knocked him on his wheel and
rather stunned him for a while.