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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

1t was almost a foregone conclusion,
when the news was wired of the man
ner in which Kansas was paying off
mortgages and piling up her bank re-
serves, that the state would return to
her former allegiance and line up with
the Republican party. That conclu-
sion is right here and no discount.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

John Sherman took no dip in that
contest in Greater New York. He
could not consistently do otherwise
than keep out or aid Low His own
record as far back as 1892 in the great
contest for the municipal control of
Cincinnati committed him to the same
.ground taken by the Citizens Union
and its candidate. That opinion of his
was in print and Honest John" could
not recede.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06
TO CORRESPONDENTS:

All communications for the 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 a plain
hand. Anonymous communications
will not be noticed. The Light will
not be responsible for the statements
ef its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

grace in Cuba. This is the one lone fact
that stares every honest Spanish in
vestigator in the face when he comes to
see the actual condition of affairs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Milwaukee thinks that the outcome
in New York demonstrates the value
and power of Independent action in
municipal elections, and that Greater
New York would have been redeem
ed from all power of Tammany had
not the Republican machine defeated
the purpose Of the business men.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Dallas is challenging San Antonio for
the flag as a sport center. She trots
out crowd and $4,000 changes hands
on the result of a $500 horse race. 1t is
only just to add there was no admis-
sion fee
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Kansas is redeemed, and she will
herald that fact to the nation when
her next state election occurs. This
year in her local elections
the Democritic and Populist combi-
nations We're defeated by the Republi-
cans.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

More wheat is going into the ground
this winter in Texas than ever before.
AS consequence there will be more
money in the pockets of the Texas
grain growers next year than there is
in te wallets of the cotton makers this
unfortunate season of cotton produc-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Ohio comes nobly up to her response
in favor of the administration of Pres
ident Mckinley with a majority of
nearly 10000. There 81 no reputation
of the administration in this endorse
ment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

This is usually an off year in politics,
that is the one Immediately following
a presidential election, but the Repub-
licans are not off very much in the re-
turns. Read them and see how ii is.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

The loss of the state legislatures of
Maryland ard Ohio is conceded by
some of the Republican papers, and
these of high standing, but the re-
turns do not bear out this construction
yet awhile.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

The determination of Spain to con-
quor Cuba or die in the attempt, and
the determination of Cuba to fight for
independence until death or victory
comes, leaves little margin for peace
negotiations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

The New York Chamber of Commerce
is emphaticelly of the opinion that an
addition of 4.nec artillery men is need
ed to man the guns for coast defence
Here will be a chance for 1000 idle
men.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are authorized
collectors of the Light:
H. c. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
w. T. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
DAN c. BITTER, Subscription.
HARVEY L. STEELE. Subscription.
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking a re-
ceipt.
T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Tuesday was a good day for the
Democratic municipal tickets in the
cities of New York state. OF all the
larger cities the Democratic party lost
only one. So much for party munich
pal tickets
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

There is no backing down with the
Cuban junta. The man who descends
to talk autonomy is put down as a
traitor. No such idea is even toler-
ated by the constitution of the Cuban
republic.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Nebraska is Joined to her idols for a
little longer season. But with Iowa
and Kansas again in line solidly for the
Republican party she will not long re-
main outside of the fold of the faith
full
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

The patronage of a great city like
New York should not go into the hands
of any political party. The head of
such a government should be strictly
non partisan and the offices filled with
out reference to the party connections
of the officials. This is in the interest
of good business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Time was when Iowa posed as the
banner Republican state, rolling up her
majorities well on to hundred thous-
and. She is threatened with a return
of the old times, and this to Democrat
is decentralization.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

There is nothing on the returns from
Maryland to discourage the hope of
the good people Of that state that they
have got rid of German for the next
few years. Congratulations are in or
der
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06
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
complaints for non-dellvery and
changes can be given to him or tele-
phoned to the office.
T. B. JOHNSON,
Manager, San Antonio Light.
San Antonio, Texas, Nay 9, 1896.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Weyler is to tell Madrid and the gov
eminent of Spain how he came to trip
up in that farewell address of his.
Weyler thought he was a Washington,
but he found that he was only a
waller.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

There is no use fighting against the
inevitable. The time has come in
which party politics and municipal
government are going to separate, and
only the reactionist will advocate their
union.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Uncle Sam does well in getting that
Union Pacific matter off his hands. He
is now in position to make a good
deal for the sale of the Kansas branch
of that property, and the sale is only
postponed that the bidders may collect
their forces and come up to the require
ments of the government.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

There was something wrong with the
labels that the st. Louis Globe Demo-
crat pasted on its ROSTERS, when it
put the Nebraska chicken among the
Republican birds. 1t is coming in 1890
$50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Milwaukee comes out strongly in IA
vor of Municipal government outside
of party lines, and a movement is on
foot to put forth an Independent bus
mess ticket in the next city election
there.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

There have been rumors for three
days that the arch conspirator in that
Transvaal business, Hon. Cecil Rhodes,
was dead, but though his health is pre-
carious, there has been no confirmation
of the report.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Iowa comes to the front with the
largest majority for the Republican
candidate for governor, ever given in
a state election. Presidential MAORI
ties have been greater, but none for
governor
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

Now that Van Wyck is elected
mayor Of Greater New York there is
an attempt to find out who he is. Be-
yond the fact that he was once ar
rested for a drunk and disorderly
little is known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-06

All contracts or bills must be approx
ed by the Secretary or Manager.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01

The only way to regenerate the world is
to do the duty which lies nearest US, and
not to hunt after grand, far fetched ones
for ourselves. IL each drop of rain choose
where 1t should fall, Gods showers would
not fall rs they do now.
1t is often desirable to insert screws in
p!nstcrc5 rails. end /. Is found hard TO
make them hold. The hole made by the
screw should be enlarged, and the edges
VI the ptHster Thoroughly moistened with
water. Then fill the space with plaster of
paris and press the screw in the soft
plaster. When the plaster has become
hard the screw will be held very firmly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01
The Nations FLAG,

1t WAS on juno IL, 1877, that the con.
tinental congress adopted q resolution
reading as follows; THAT the flag Of the
Is states be ~ stripes, alternate red and
white; that the union be 10 stars, white
in blue field, representing a new con.
stellation. This was the official notice
that an American flag had been adopted.
The first flag was made by Betty Ross In
Philadelphia. In 1890 Jonathan F. Morris
of Hartford, then registrar OF the Connect
cut Society OF the Sons OF the American
Revolution, suggested that the anniver,
sary OF the adoption of the national banner
bo COMMUNICATED by his society. Since
then the observance has grown to be ma.
tional in character The first flag con.
tanned the - stars In IA circle, but as new
states were added it became necessary to
arrange them In straight lines On July 1,
1896, another star, tbas representing Utah.
was added to the constellation, and the
flag with the 40 stars was hoisted on every
flagstaff at the military posts of the coun-
try and on federal buildings The stars
were placed in six rows, three containing
eight stars and three seven-New York
World
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01

When liberty first spread her wings and free
dom found her tongue,
When Independence day was new and Uncle
Sam was young,
When came the jolly Fourth around-the first
grand celehation-
With fun and nols, for all the boys, with JOY
and exhlto<loh,
Do you suppose those old time lads, SO many
years ago,
Knew half the joys the merry boys of recent
Did Andrew Jacksn fireworks have? If So do
You suppose
He got excited, burned his hands and set on
Ere his Oh lesi
And did the youthful James Monroe, when
shooting of rocket,
Forget and drop his lighted punk with crack
er5 IN His pOcltetf
Did Madison and jefferson and Burr upon that
day
At early dawn shoot cannons off and scare the
infant Clay:
! wonder II BIN Franklin. with approving
smile, stood by
And watched the roman candles n they sailed
across the Sky.
And Hancucll-he whose heavy hand signed
freedoms Proclamation
Do you suppose lis bosom swelled with rapture
and citation?
And from a nag 4nv loped stand dIl Washing
ton proclaim
And call in bursts of eloquence on freedoms
sacred name2
Do you suppo-e grand parade passed by ths
sfedher . stand,
Tho columns moving gayly to the music o. the
han1g
And did they have fantasies and all kinds OF
g,uaez and races
And a thousand clNd surprises at all sorts Of
times and places?
What all Was done upon that day Id really
like to know
Just how they spent that old time Fourth SO
H4Say years ago
Arthur j. Banfitek IN Chicago Record
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01
ELLSWORTH MARKETS.
WEDNESDAY. June 30. lss

WEDNESDAY, June 30, 1897.
ZANE LAW REGARDING WEIGHTS AND ssAsURss.
A bushel of Liverpool salt shall weigh 80
hounds and a bushel of Turks Island salt sha!
weigh 20 pounds.
The sta ndard weight Of a bushel of potatoes
IN good order and tit for shipping, Is so pounds.
The standard weight Of n hu=hei OF beans in
good order and fit for shipping, Is 81 pounds
or wheat. beeta, ruta baga turnips and peas 90
pounds; of corn. NJ pounds; of onions, So
hounds; OF carrots, English turniPs. rye and
indian meal. so pounds, OF barley and buck
wheat, ~ pounds, of oats, % pounds, or even
measure as by agreement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease. Il powder for the feet. It
cures PAINFUL swollen, -mlr,iuE feet and In.
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Aliens Foot Ease makes tisht httiuR or new
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01

was prominent as q lawyer. Thomas
Mexican, born In Pennsylvania In 1884,
lawyer and soldier WAS distinguished, IL
IL said, as the only man who served In
the continental congress without intermis-
sion during the whole period Of the war.
Samuel Chase, born in Maryland in 1741,
read law at Annapolis and was admitted
TO practice at 90 years Of age Charles
Carroll of Carrolton was born in 1887 of n
family of Irish origin. He was educated
IN France and pursued the study Of law at
Bruges, London and Paris. Thomas Stone
was born in Maryland in 1913. He read
law and entered into practice at Annapolis
William Paca born IN Maryland in 1880
graduated at Philadelphia college and was u
lawyer Richard Henry Lee, born in Nir
ginia in 1882, received his education at
Wakefield in YrSkshirc George Wythe was
born in Virginia in 1926. Fully prepared
by previous education, he entered the prac-
tice of law and fyrn the first showed
marked ability. Thomas jefferson was
born in Virginia in 1913. 1t is only ncces-
sary to say that this the central figure Of
the day we celebrate went to his rest at the
age of 81 on the anniversary of the crown
ing act of his greatness, the Fourth OF
July, 1926, leaving his biography as pa
tioo, oehVooHoi, piliiosOpHeT hutnOE anu
diplomatist written in the memory OF the
people Thomas Nelson, Jr., was born In
Virginia in 1888, visited England at 5 and
graduated ~ Trinity college, Cambridge
Benjamin Harrison WAS born in Virginia.
His ancestors We're In Virginia as early as
1910, the year OF the breaking out Of the
English revolution which cost Charles
his crown. He was educated at the Col
lege OF William and Mary. Carter Brax
ton, born at Newington, Va, 1895, was
educated also at the College of William
and Mary
Francis Lightfoot Lee was born in Viz
ginia In 1884. He was carefully educated
under the Rev. Dr.. Craig, n Scottish clergy
man, and, like his brother, Richard Henry,
was an early and consistent patriot Will
liam Hooper, born in Boston in 1872,
graduated at Harvard and read law. II.
settled in North Carolina and soon stood at
the head Of the bar
Joseph Hewes was born at King
ston, n. J., in 1880, OF a Quaker family
After studying at Princeton and PURSUING
commercial business in Philadelphia at
the age of 80 he settled at Edcnton, y. G.
John Penn was born in Virginia in 1741
Although his opportunities for education
were limited, he made such good use OF
his time rs to be admitted to the bar when
81 years Of age.
Edward Rutledge, of Irish parentage, a
solderan lawyer. was born in Charleston,
l7l9. Thomas Hayward, If, horn in
South Carolina in 17io, was literally cdu
Gated ard like John I.aurens Thomas
Lynch, .lr., and others of the sons OF
wealthy Planters, completed his studies in
ENGLAND. Thomas Lynch, jr,, born in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01
Our UnequaIed Assortment of
Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Apparel

justly entities this department the distinction of LEAD
ING CLOAK HOUSE IN NAME 1t consists Of Tailor
made Suits, Capes Jackets Macknoshcs Shirt Waists Cotton
Underwear Call and Corset and
25c, Nghdrcsses and Skirts 5oc.-hey bargains We
have just received magnificent line Of aces Ribbons
Belts, Shirt Waists, Ladies' Linen Collars Ladies Ties
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01
Country Produce.
ISear =.

Beans.
Improved Yellow Eye, per bush...........2nO
Pea, hand plckSl, per u''.................l9U
Yeas:
Improved, per bu tseedl ....................2.50
Butter.
creamery per NJ ''-'''.'' -
Cheese.
Beat factory (new) per b,...............lsG.lG
Best dairy new. Observation-Disclosures. Is
Dutch Imported. -. ......................9o
Eggs.
Fresh laid. per doz ............. ............ Is
Hay.
Best loose, per ton........................ l3al5
Straw.
Ia Iel 10 az
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-01
DRESS GOODS.

All colors in S all wool India Twls 25c pieces alwoo
checked and mixed suings manufactured this retail
cloths at S. CO. bought retail $3.50 Large line
dress goods from CSC. to $I.5o per yard.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-21
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-21

The nrst Thanksgiving Dinner was
celebrated in this country two hun
dred and sever ty-six years ago, at
Plymouth, Massachusetts. The whole
American army was present-it num-
bered twenty men. Miles Standish,
the backward lover of Priscilla, sat
at the feast, while Priscilla served
at the tables. The story will appear
In the November issue OF the Ladies'
Home Journal. Here Indians and
Whites sat down together by the
tables set in the woods, and enjoyed
the roast turkey, beechnuts, clam
chowder, Dish, salad. cakes, fruit and
other delicacies provided. 1t was at
this historic dinner that the first
oysters were served. The illustra-
lions OF the article show Portraits of
the pilgrim fathers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-21

Last Tuesday was q red letter day
for the +. & A. M. lodges In this sec
ton. A school Of instruction wa
held here by Hon. Arthur M. Clark,
Grand Lecturer. Over thirty visit
ing members were present from Lew
istou, Gaylord, Vanderbilt, Roscom
mon, West Branch and West Bay
City. The ist degree was given Geo,
Sheldon, of Lewiston, and the Ord
degree was conferred on Carl p. Mick.
elson. Of Grayliug. A sumptuous
banquet was given In the evening bv
the Eastern Star Chapter OF this
place which was most enjoyable and
fully appreciated. All speak IN high
terms of the arrangements or the new
hall.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-21
What It Means.

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Electric Bitters, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, or DIR. Kings New Life Pills,
1t means that we are authorized py
the proprietors to sell these remedies
on positive guarantee, that II
purchaser Is not satisfied with the
results, we will refund the purchase
price. These medicines have been
sold on this guarantee for many
years, and there could be no more
conclusive evidence of their great
merit Ask about tbcm and give
them a trial. Sold at. Fournier's
Drug Store. 8
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-21

N. p. Sailing was In Lewiston, ONT
day last week.
Rolla Brink Is clerking at Bal
Port, Mich, whore he reads the Av
ALANCHE.
T. Hanson came down from Lew
iston. TO spend Sunday at home, a
week ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Rose drove Il
Gaylord, last Friday, for visit with
friends In that locality.
Archie Howse brought down bis
Separator Tue day, to thresh the
grain on VIM. Fishers farm.
DR. w. H. Niles, OF Oscoda county
brought In q veal for the new mar.
ket, which dressed about 200 pounds.
The right kind TO raise.
Gil. vallad, of Maple Forest left
his farm work long enough to come
to town and have two growing mo-
lars removed. He Is satisfied with
his crops, but does not like the tooth
ache.
Archie Howse walked about the
streets very dignlHed, and 1t was a
question whether 1t was on account
of his big crops on the farm, or be.
cause of six nice little boils on his
neck.
Mrs. John Hanna, of Beaver Creek,
drove In for a little shopping. Hav-
ing a new daughter, she ought not
to be confined so closely at home and
work. She is in much better health
than for the past year.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Malco, Of Maple
Forest, were In town, Saturday.
They feel pretty we'll, thank YOU"
over Thousand bushels of potatoes
from three acres and half Of land,
six hundred bushels of corn, and all
crops larger than ever.
Supervisor Wakeley has been at
tending to his farming this season.
He has over fifty bushels of buck
wheat. a fine crop OF corn and pota-
toes, and forage enough to spare,
after caring for all his stock, which
includes four year old colt, that is
worth big money.
Mrs. T. Webb, Of Frederic, was In
the last of the week, happy as a
queen, realizing that they were home
in the best state in the UnioE- She
brought In monstrous specimens of
Yellow Globe turnips and Bagas, and
says our samples Of corn and potatoes
are only fair compared with theirs.
They will have over six hundred bush
els of corn, and are glad to have es-
capped from Tennessee.