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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

There is no doubt that n better adj
ministration OF public affairs than
that Of the past two years is possible,
but it is true that the city has not had
a better one under any of the former
mayors who have held sway in this
city during the past ten years. This
is something to reflect upon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

ElmendOrf is endorsed and APPROX
ed, not because his administration
has been faultless, but because it has
been clean, economical, debt saving,
debt paying, expenses within income
and contracts enforced.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

The legal brains of the judicial
committee of the state are wrestling
with the framing of n non-preference
assignment bill that the courts cannot
drive n four horse coach through at
their will.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Mrs. Flood was buried quietly in
one of the most costly sepulchres in
this country, and there was no inner
itance tax on her estate, because she
left none. Her property had all been
divided beforehand
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Those intelligent Englishmen who
pose as the arbiters of this new world
announce that Greater New York does
not include the State of New Jersey,
because that is in another state"
Correct you are.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

There is certainly room for choice
among some OF the candidates in
some of the wards, but the man who
is named ON the Elmendorf ticket in
the Fourth ward has no rival in that
ward as to his fitness.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Tillman is pushing his liquor bill
right along, and stands chance of
seeing law passed that puts the in
toXicants brought into state under
the same law as that manufactured
within the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

What to do with the Three Friends
the Laurada and the Dauntless is the
conundrum that the United States
authorities are about ready to give
up. They find a white elephant on
hands with Il big trunk
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

\ public office is a public trust, but
that is no reason why San Antonio
should go into the trust business and
elect a city administration that will
run the city on credit instead Of on
cash.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Weyler announces his whereabouts
with a flourish of trumpets as usual,
but he would give his cooked hat for
definite assurance that Gomez was
not within striking distance of his
headquarters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

While Uncle Sam congratulates
himself that the murderer of the
Meek family is in custody, there is a
report from the outlaw Businesses Of
the Indian Territory that Taylor is
in hiding there. Who lies?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

And, now the British parliament
wants to see the full text of that arbi-
trltion bill that Salisbury and OIney
have evolved from the depths of their
refectiveness. 1t will not pass mus
ter yet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Culberson wants that fellow servant
law to pass, but he is not lobbying
it to any extent. His presence in the
Senate was only an incident of the
debate. A good one is incidental
Charley G.. See!
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

While the distress cry rises loud
and long from across seas, there is
one form northern Louisiana, sounded
from the mouth of Congressman
Boatner of that state that should come
home to American folks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

This administration now in power
has not been blowing. it's own horn.
This is one of the signs Of an admin
istration strong in the consciousness
of it's own showing before the people
when called on.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

When the city finances are rehabili-
tated there will be no waiting of the
city employees for their pay. The mon
ey that should have been paid them
was absorbed in paying old city in
debtedneSs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

1t is always better to put the exc
cution and completion of any public
work into the hands Of its friends,
rather than into the hands of its enc
mics. Who says to the contrary?
Sewers, for instance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

The state of Pennsylvania loses a
historic building in the burning of the
state house. 1t is one of the old capt.
tolls of the country. having been built
three quarters of century ago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

The officers whom the citizens Of
this city voted for two months ago are
the officers that they are DESTROYS of
retaining in those positions. They did
not elect them that others might fill
their places.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Two more days to work, one more
day to vote and then comes the re-
suit. More debt or more debt paying.
The choice is before the citizens Of
the city, and no man can take the de-
olson out of their hands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05
MUSCULAR
RHEUMATISM


PROMPTLY RELIEVED.
Mr.. j. K. Holton, well known fur
dealer of oxford. Pa, says he some
times suffers with muscular rheuma-
tism, and while having one Of the most
painful attacks, he called in w. ]. t.
Browns drug store, and MI. Brown ad-
vised him to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. he did so, and 1t gave him i'm
mediate relief. Pain Balm is also rec
commended for rheumatism by Mr.. e,
w. Wheeler. of Luthers Mills. Pa, who
has used 1t and found II to be an ex-
cellent remedy. II troubled with rheu-
matism give 1t trial. 1t is certain
to relieve the pain as soon as applied
and its continued use will effect a cure
For sale at % and so cents bottle by
all druggists,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Speaker Dashiell and Bryan, of Ne
braska, have had splendid time
hunting down on the coast, but moth
ing is said of the hunt that those who
are interested in legislation at Aus
tin have had for the speaker.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05
GRAND RALLY

OF the Fifth Ward Elmendorf club
will take place at Sommers garden,
at s O'Clock sharp, Friday night, Feb.
9th. Speakers: Mayor Henry FL
mendorf, G. A. Kellar, f. r. Sweeney.
r. L. Summerlin, Hon. John Fl.
Clark, ]. L. Burgess. % st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

The Swedish parliament opens its
sessions, but King Oscar is not felici-
tating himself upon being chosen ar
bitrator and final umpire in a dispute
between a monarchy and a republic.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05
TO CORRESPONDENTS

All communications for this 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 on
one side of the paper in 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, 1897-02-05

Congress seems to be sparring for
wind in all save the appropriation
bills. 1t was stated at the opening of
the session that there would be little
else going, and so it is evidently turn
ing out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Nicaragua canal has hard Shedding
through Senate, The bill does not
seem to be in hands of the prop
er parties to give it the support that
the measure really has in Congress.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

The reelection of this present city
administration is asked that the
good work which they have so I'M
doubtedly begun may be carried on
to its completion. This is only a rea-
SOnable request.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

What Il Jim dandy place for bridal
reception that hall of the House of
Texas Representatives is. The men,
Der who gets married in session time
has the cinch on the flower basket
and the water Salver.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Cieyeland's nose is out of joint at
the amendments offered to his arbi-
tratiOn treaty. Oscar, of Sweden,
does not figure as umpire in the
amended instrument, neither does any
European monarch.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

as to work accomplished are set
forth, is one of the things that the
other candidates for mayor did not
reckon upon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Dom Paul Kruger says that Shit
ty joe" the secretary for the British
Colonies, has not kept his promise.
The only wonder is that Kruger
should have thought that promise was
made to be kept
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

There is a sensible repentance on
the part of the weather clerk over his
late hardness of heart. 1t is to be
observed that the repentance has the
orthodox accompaniment of abundant
tears.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05
FOR SALE OR RENT.

10-room concrete house, corner Tur-
ner and Madison, all modern improve
ments: possession given March 1. For
particulars inquire at 2Os N. Presa ST.,
rear P. Wagner's store. 2-2-4ta
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Vote for your city's financial credit
and its reputation every way, and
you will vote right.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Texas will do well to establish a
state health board. 1t needs it more
or less, principally more.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

The pocket book argument this
campaign is all in favor Of the re-elec-
ton of the present mayor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

1t is Il good thing always to change
the cutOdians Of monies in Il NUM-
cipality, every other term.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.
The following named are authorized
collectors of the Light:
H. c. SCHUMACHER,
W. T. SCHUMACHER,
DAN G. BITTER.
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking re-
oeipt.
T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05
CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.

S1t NtkSS . 11<h fO-N %NO RfOH'
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, 1897-02-05

Look well to the make up Of your
aldermanic ticket. 1t is there that
the safety of the city lies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Those who have approved them
selves i'll subordinate positions are
the men to be promted to higher.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Half Il million dollars on the right
side of the ledger is not a bad record
for this administration.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

The latent strength of the admin
trntion with the people when the facts
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

All contracts or bills MUST be ap'
proved by the Secretary or Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05

Finest old whistles and wines and
cigars at Bull Bros. IL q II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-05
SLOAN & SHELLEY

Undertakes and embalmerS, 219 st.
Mary's street. Telephone sos. 1-5-tf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-07
THREW GUNPoWDER IN THE srovE.
Mrs. wilson Wrought II Was white HeIIebors-
BADLY Hurt by the KIpIOsion.

STAMFORD. Conn, Dec. 6.-Mrs. PhGbe ].
Wilson OF Long Ridge and her daughter.in'law.
Mrs. Walter s.. Wilson. were cleaning out .
closet In their kitchen on Saturday morning,
and a great deal OF rubbish which had accumu-
lated was thrown into the stove. The work had
gone on for some time when young Mrs. VIII
son found a package containing a powder. the
nature OF which she did not know.
do you want thisi' she asked her mother'in-
law w
white helleboro ! bought last summer. 1t 10
good for nothing now"
She threw the package into the stove, md al
most instantly there was n terrific explosion,
The stove was blown TO pieces, and several
windows in the house. were broken. Mrs. VIII
son was thrown violently against the wall
Her clothes caught tTee, but We're soon e !:
house at the time. Medical aid was sum.
moned Immediately, md 1t was found that the
old lady was suffering from severe .burns
around tho face and arms, and it u also feared
that her sight will be impaired. The younger
Mrs. Wilson escaped without any serious In
juries. 1t has been ascerlalned that the pacK'
age which caused the explosion contained gun
powder,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-07
JOSEPH e. HAYNES DEAD.
Was Postmaater Mt Newark. n. J.. ana Had
Been MAJ or for FIve Terms.

was Postmaater Mt Newark, n. J.. ana Had
Been Maso or for Five Terms.
joseph Emmett Haynes died in Newark. N. j.,
at IL 80 last night of kidney trouble. He WAS
born in Westford. Otscgo county. n. Y, about
seventy-1ve years ago, and spent his early days
on a farm. Before he was 20 years old he went to
East Worcester. n. Y. as school teacher. andre
manned there until 1s4s. when he went to Irv-
ington. N. j., to teach a district school. In 1851
he was called to take charge of the Morton
street public school in Newark, in which he re.
maiued until 1884, when he resigned to become
Mayor Of Newark, having been elected by .
good majority ON the Democratic ticket.
His popularity was such that he was elected
over and over again for Ave terms of two years
each, and In spite of the fact that he fire.
quently sunk official dignity to attend balls,
offiee with the regard Of all Of the best citizens
ed to the office of Postmaster.
Joseph Z. Haynes, as Mayor, was at his office
at 2 o'clock every morning. He maintained
the D"e city Hail 'ii'f end r re- Sxsf' the e" depsr G.
ment clerks as pupils in a school; rebuking
tfeem faithful iGR piei% sesfvt tsso H hsa e %orRsd f%Eith i !
until the last clerk had left the hall.
ess,. t bHs the was o1s fSnD0'' at ' Ro,td take Head. ID.
quarters were never surprised to have him visit
them at midnight or at 2 or 3 o'clock in The
patrolmen, call down hackmen, and revoke
licenses or rebuke drivers for allowing horses
to step on the sidewalk while drinking at public
fountains. He watched the gas companies and
the electric light companies, took an active in
terest in the Board of Health, was II father to
the children In the City Home because 1t was q
reformatory house, and was especially inter
ested in getting rid Of telegraph poles in Newark.
and took care to incorporate in them every
thing which no had been unable TO say
in public, rebuking newspaper men and
officials alike. He went into every section of
the city at night to see how the laws we're being
administered but never disguised his person
ality. His. educational interest never
abated and he had frequent, clashes. with tho
Board OF Education in which he invariably came
Off victorious. He made enemies, but all re-
! spected his sincerity and enthusiasm. He
leaves a widow and two sons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-07
COMMENTS
Various views or the Message Expressed by
London Newspaper.

Speefal Cable Despatch to THE SUI.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-SpeakinR generally. the
newspapers here comment favorably upon
President McKinley's message to ongress.
Some Of them, however, indulge In the familiar
criticisms of the American financial situation
and advise how to rectify it.
Thus the Times fears that the President sill
clings 10 the notion that the hard facts of the
situation can be circumvented by some sort of
hocus-pocus. The Times also thinks that the
tone of patronizing tolerance regarding Cuba
will make the message not wholly agreeable
reading to the Spanish Government and people.
The Standard, on the other hand, commends
the praiseworthy care Of the President to keep
within the limits of International comfy and
good feeling. 1t thinks that the best praise for
the message is that it Is absolutely unexcitinG.
The Daily Netos finds that the message is
characterized by q desire to displease nobody.
The Morning Post thinks that the attitude of
the President toward Cuba is studiously cor
rect. 1t commends the simple but effective
plan to deal with the Rreenbacks.
Tho Chronicle says the message Is weak and
colorless. 1t compares Mr.. McKinley's obvious
determination to avoid the essential with
Mr.. Cleveland's direct and vigorous handling of
public questions. the explanation being. accord
ing to the Chron' ce, that Mr.. Cleveland was In
front of the Congress. while Mr.. Mckinley Is
behind 1t. The paper predicts that tho Presi.
dents treatment Of the Cuban question will
evoke q storm in the United States.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-07
oUBANs DISCUSS THE MESSAGE.
Delegate Estrada Palma Thinks That lt L.
Favorable TO tho Patriots.

I y u u
The Cuban Junta in this city 10 not dissatisfied
with the discussion Of the Cuban question in
the Presidents message. Senior Tomas Estrada
Palma, the delegate Of the Cuban Government.
gave out the following statement yesterdays:
81 did not expect to find in he message of
the President any recommendation to Congress
looking to immediate Intervention In Cuba; but
the President has left to Congress to decide the
time within which an enduring peace must be
established in Cuba, and points the necessity of
haste by the use OF the phrase the near future
He further says that, in case OF the failure OF
Spain to pacify the island by means of autonomy,
American interest, humanity. and civilization
will demand forcible intervention. AS Gen.
Blsnco himself admits that the Cubans in alms
speaks of has already arrived. II Is to be noticed
that the President does not even suggest tho ac-
ceptance OF autonomy by the Cubans, and II ID
evident that he would not have written the last
paragraph of his message about Cuba II he be-
lieved that autonomy would bring peace"
Horatio S. Rubens, counsel of the Junta, said:
THE message. taken as u whole. IL satisfactory
to the Cubans, and they ask nothing more than
that the pledges therein made shall be carried
out. The language characterizing the conduct
Of Spain In Cuba 10 vigorous and truthful. We
are all well aware that autonomy Is a failure,
and we expect that In The near future spoken
OF by the President he VIII act in the manner
imposed on him by American interest, human
ity, and civilization Autonomy is SPANS last
card. The President leaves TO Congress to con.
strue the.meaninR OF his words 'near future"
Senior e. j. Varona, editor of Patria, said:
"The message is u diplomatic document. not
the decree OF a ruler. 1t leaves always u door
open to Congress"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-07
MOTHER M,KIxLEY SINKING.
Tho President Not Likely TO Reach Canton In
Time 10 SEQ Her Alive.

CANTON. D., Dec. 8.-At 1l:45 tonight the
conditions do not indicate that Mother McKin-
lev will survive the night or that the President
will see her again alive. The watching family
has not entirely abandoned this hope, but
are prepared for the worst. She Is now
in one of the sinking spells she has been expert.
encing at intervals for several days. This one
is characterized by slightly different symp-
toms from any OF the others; the pulse
Is slow, weak. and erratic. and the respiration
labored and irregular, with occasional struggles
for breath. Sho rests comparatively easv,
however, and is absolutely without pain.
Part Of the family have retired for rest, but
those keeping watch will call the slecpers soon
unless there is o rally from the sinking spell.
The doctor, when last at the house. noted q
decidedly weaker ana moro unfavorable condi-
ten over his previous visit.
The pulse had grown much weaker and the
respiration was much more lahorcd. He has not
entirely abandoned the hope that she will 1.-Two
through the night, but he was much less hopeful.
Mother Mckinley entered upon tho fifth
night of her illness apparently stronger than
during the fourth night. She made n distinct
rally this afternoon and took nourishment. and
although the rally was not for long the relapse
left her no weaker than she was this morning.
1t was near the noon hour that a preparation
or beef was administered IN nquid FORM anu
shortly after that the rally occurred. She scemed
to DO conscious and moved her hand as though
in greeting to those around her.
The three children. the aged sister, and sew
eral others were in the room. and they felt that
the invalid had recognized them. She looked at
each with a slight motion of the hand, as in an
effort of greeting.
Soon after this she took another portion OF tho
beef and then sank into a seemingly restful re-
pose that could not be distinguished from a
natural sleep.
This good news was sent to the President just
about the time his message was being read to
Congress and Just after he had completed the
official duties which impelled him to leave
his mothers side when her condition
was 30 critical. Again. Just before he was ready
to start for Canton. the wires carried the news
that she was likely to live until he arrived.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.--The President and Mrs.
Mckinley, Miss Mabel Mckinley. the daughter
of Mr.. A5ner Mckinley; Miss Barber. Mrs. Nc.
Kinley's niece. and Mr.. Duncan, the Presidents
nephew. left Washington tonight at 7:2o
o'clock by the Pennsylvania Railroad for Can
ton. to Join the other members of the family at
the bedside of Mother Mckinley. The party
will make the trip in special cars attached to
the regular train. From Pittsburg the Presi.
dents section will probably be run as a special.
so that the party will reach Canton at about I
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-07
An illustration or Tive.

Senior Benjamin J. Giberga, a Cuban patriot.
and a secretary to Delegate Estrada Palma. was
astonished yesterday morning to see his portrait
IN the Herald with the statement that 1t was
the portrait OF the leader OF the Cuban Auton-
omists in Paris. The Paris man is Eliseo
Giberga, his brother. Benjamin Giberga objects
to being pictured as an Autonomist. He is for
Cuban independence.
II has not yet been learned whether Andrew
ID. White. our Ambassador at Berlin. objects to
the DOrid's portrait OF him. printed last Satur-
day. The Ambassador wal represented as hay
ing a high old time with some other Tammany
boys in the Thirty-hrst Assembly district. and
the letter press explained that he was Andy
White, the eminent bone boiler Of Barren Island.