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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

COMMENTING on the preparations for
the Republican State convention, to be
held in that city, the Fort Worth Ca
zette says: Fort Worth votes the Demo-
cratic ticket, but the people of Fort
Worth are broad-gauged and cosmopoli-
tan as to ideas and policy. The Repub-
lican convention will find ample accom-
modations and courteous, hospitable
treatment here, and we trust the attend
ance will be large. We want Republi-
cans as well as Democrats to come to
our city and see it. Aside from politics,
we find many worthy, intelligent and
useful men in the Republican ranks.
Judge Binkley, the Chairman of the Re-
publican committee. is one of the finest
business men and personally estimable
gentlemen in Texas. We may say the
same of Hal Goslng, J. G. Tracy, Judge
Noonan, and so on throughout the
State. Every county has its worthy
men who are Republicans, and we hope
to see them at the Fort when their con-
vention meets. And finally, they will
have the benefit Of report, in the Ga
zette, absolutely tair and accurate and
as full as they could desire. In short.
Fort Worth will do her whole duty by
the stranger who is within her gates, no
matter what his politics."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

Another large lot of children's straw
sundowns only 25 cents at s. Mayors.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

LET'S see, who is Congressman from
this district?
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

LINCOLN is still ahead for Vice-Presl-
f1anf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

"TARST for revenue only" killed Han
cock, and now its horizontal reduction
hydrophobia that makes Carlisle and
Morrison froth at the mouth. How
would this do: Democracy for revenue
univ
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

"WHES you see liberal advertiser"
says the Lampasas Dispatch, "you will
see broad guage man, liberal hearted
man. one who will always have just
conceptions and will treat you right
and will sell you goods at low rates"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

Ladies approve of your smoking
Little Joker.".
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

The Bexar county delegation to Fort
Worth is very much mixed, and the in
dividual preferences Of the men repre-
senting 1t were not discussed. They are
oil representative Republicans who be-
lieve in the principles of the party, and
win vote to that end.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14
SPRING

Is the season in which bad or poisoned blood Is
most apt TO show itself. Nature, at this juno
ture, needs something 60 ass st II In throwing
OF the impurities which have collected by the
sluggish circulation of blood during the cold
winter months. Swift's Specific Is natures
great helper, and II is purely vegetable alter
native and tonic.
Rev. l.. II. Paine, Macon, Ca, writes: 1--WE
have been using Swifts Specific at the orphans
home as remedy for blood complaints and as
agenera health tonic, and haye had remark
able results from Its use on the children and
employees OF the institution. II Is such an ex-
cellent tonic and keeps the blood so pure that
the system is less liable 10 disease. 1t has cured
some OF our children of Scrofula."
w. IL. Gilbert, druggist, Albany, Ca. writes
" we are selling large quantities OF Swift's
SPECIFIC for aprlpv alternative and general
health tonic, and With the best results. II Is
now largely used as preventive and cure for
Malaria. There are many remarkable evidences
Our Treatise on. Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free 10 applicants.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.,
Drawer q. Atlanta, Ga.
New York Once, 1850 West Twenty Third st.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

TIE Texas editors will go as guests TO
the Interstate drill at Houston. BY the
way, comrades, couldn't we improvise
little martial business for the oc-
casiong Editors are pretty good
"skirmishers''- something to eat.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

JonN IRELAsp's 'literary bureau" is
giving him tremendous boom. 1t re-
minds us Of the patriotic Irishman, dis
cussing the great land question who
gnshed as follows: 81 tell you the cup
ofold Ireland is overlooking; aye, and
Its not full YETI
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

The Republican convention to nom
mate delegates to the Fort Worth con-
vention, held at Turner hall on Satur-
day, was not large affair, but it was
exceedingly orderly and harmonious.
Chairman A. Belknap called the meeting
to order at 1890 and at II o'clock the
delegates and alternates had been
elected, a county committee Of u APP
pointed and the adjournment made. The
LIGHT mentions this matter not because
it is exceptional, but merely as a pointer
to those Galveston and Dallas Republic
cans, who seem to think convention is
no good If they do not originate quarrel.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14
MONDAY, April n. 1884.
EASTER Monday.
THow off the sackcloth.

CONE from out of the ashes.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

"SUprosE," says the New York Tri-
bune, ''that Mr.. Tilden isn't in absolutely
vigorous health, what OF it? The old
rhyme runs who drives fat oxen must
himself be fat But if the oxen are lean
as Jobs turkey then obviously the driver
thereof is absolved from an inclination
TO embonpoint. Does anybody pretend
that the Democratic oxen are looking
robust? Go to! Tilden can run up as
many stairs at time as they can.
Every time one Of the oxen sadly shakes
its head and expresses the fear that
Sammy is not strong enough, it wildly
recalls the pot that insinuated that the
kettle was of color"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14

Entered at postofice at San Antonio, iexas
second-cas matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-14


month. Transient advertising payable In adj
vance. Only metal cuts printed.
All contracts must be approved by the Busl-
d. Y. Johnson is duly authorized to solicit
for the SAN ANTONIO LIGHT. Subscribers not
Receiving their paper will please make com
warned not 10 pay their subscription except
upon presentation Of a properly receipted bill
from this Office
THOMAS n. JOHNSON.
business Manager.
Entered at postofnce at San Antonio, iexas
seconded matter.
MONDAY, April n. 1884.
EASTER Monday.
THow Off the sackcloth.
-
CONF from out OF the ashes.
LINCOLN is still ahead for Vice-Presl-
dent.
LET'S see, who is Congressman from
this district?
Mr.. HAL l.. COSTING will represent
Medina county in the Fort Worth con-
vention.
IT BEGINS to look rs IL Marion Martins
little boomlet had been absorbed by
Governor Ireland.
allow would this do: Tilden and
Paine "-[Cleveland Leader. We are
opposed to woman suffrage.
Ton OcHLTREE, the great apostle of
deep water, has got in it at last. She
calls herself the Baroness Deroche-
kaumpf.
CHAELEs READE, the great novelist, is
dead. We haven't our encyclopedia
handy or we would give him good
send of.
In Missouri they have party called
the "Silk Stockings" Wonder If
Governor Bill Sterrett's "Red Sox"
crowd is any kin.
Two newspaper "fellars" are in the
, Bexar county delegation to Fort Worth,
HaAschke, Of the Freie Presse, and
Clifford, of the LIGHT.
COLLECTOR MALLoY seems TO have
been set down on pretty effectually at
Galveston last Saturday. Malloy, old
boy, what did you soay?
SUNDAYS kilograms announce the i'm
portant item that Slugger Sullivan's wife
has been delivered ofa big boy. Another
evidence Of Boston culchaw!
The Corpus Christi Critic has reached
the dignity of year old, and is fairly
on the road to future usefulness and
prosperity, and will add much to the i'm
portance Of that city.
NATQ. HENDERSON is announced as a
candidate for the Legislature again.
This is too ambiguous. Does Nat want
to be member or clerk? In any event
the LIGHT Ia for him.
On THE question of civil service reform
the Republican party has not failed to
express Its approval, but on the other
hand the Democracy have in no manner
expressed any sympathy for it.
1sN'T it pretty good gall for Texas
Congressional District Republican, con-
vention to ''instruct" for or against any
candidate when thousands Of votes are
lacking to elect Republican eleotor?
"TnDES without Hayes" says the
Galveston News, speaking of the
Democratic candidates "would be the
flag without the flagstaff, a brass band
and every instrument stuffed with cot
ton"
"TARST for revenue only" killed Han
cock, and now its horizontal reduction
hydrophobia that makes Carlisle and
Morrison froth at the mouth. How
would this do: Democracy for revenue
only"
"WHES you see liberal advertiser"
says the Lampasas Dispatch, "you will
see broad guage man, liberal hearted
man. one who will always have just
...tII n. A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A gold fish was stung by honey bee in
the store of Messrs Summers & Allen yester-
day, and died from the effects OF the sting.
Four hundred cords o' poplar wood were
shipped from this city to Philadelphia to-
day. and about one thousand cords more are
awaiting transportation.
The grand jury of Fauquier county which
met at Warrcnton, yesterday, found an in
dictment against James Hoad for killing
RYAN, the United States soldier, at the Eau
qllier Springs, Thursday last.
The police report last night as being mild
and clear till about 3 o'clock when 1t be-
came cloudy The only prisoner at the
station house was John Brent, colored, the
insubordnate member of the chain gang.
He was sent to work to-day. The Mayor
this morning had no cases before him Tor
trial.
Mr.. G. E. Price will have another fine lot
of salt water tailors and trout for sale at his
stand in the marke OF to. morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
THE CANVASS.
THE war that for space did fail,
Now trebly LAUNDERING swclls the gale,
And Cleveland ia !he crv'


The electors at large are the only speak.
ers who have got dowu to regular work as
yet, but they are arousing enthusiasm
wherever they 60.
Judge Staples has put on his war paint
and the oldtme orator is resurrected from
the just judge that the Mahoneites decap,
itated for partisan purposes. At Salem,
and Liberty, and Christiansburg and other
places where he has spoken, there has been
a genuine revival" OF old line democracy
and this the mere preface of what is to
come.
John Goode, too is doing noble work,
first in the southwest, and last Monday at
Accomac. The Eastern Shore turned out
to hear him and John Nicely. district cleo
tor, at the court house, and all the indica-
tons are that we will carry Accomac by
from twelve to fifteen hundred majority.
This will be pretty good earnest for the rest
of the State.
There must not be any slack in the good
work, and from what we can learn at dem
ocratic headquarters we think it may be
safely promised that the campaign is going
to be lively and vigorous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
Letter from Gov. Hendricks.

The Dubuque Herald publishes the following
letter purporting to have been written by Gov
ermor Hendricks, in answer to an inquiry con-
corning the rumors affecting change in the ma
tional democratic ticket:
INDIANAPOLIS August 21, 1884
l Ia 20 your letter of the 18th instant. l can
not consider with favor your suggestions OF a
change in the national ticket. The action OF the
convention cannot now be reconsidered, must
stand, and think it ought to stand. do not
agree with you in respect to the probable result
| think the probabilities are favorable to the sue.
cess of our ticket. The Cleveland scandal will
not have weight with the people, aud ought not
to have weight. 1t is unworthy the national con-
test. Three times Governor Cleveland has stood
the ties. of popular canvass-once for the Office oil
mayor, in his own city-and each time he recelv-
ed the endorsement of his neighbors by vote
largely above his party strength. Whatever there
may have been of the scandal existing BEFORE 1t
is not Just either to him or the people now to re
vive it. The public welfare requires that he be
judged by his public record, by his capsbility aud
fitness for the discargc of responsible and import,
ant public duties, and not by old and exploded
private ISLANDERS. Very respectfully. yours. etc.
r. A. HENDRICKS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
FARMERS GOODS.

LEARNERS GOODS.
SHEEP DIP highly concentrated fluid for
washing Sheep and Lambs. One gallon is suiii-
cient for about one hundred Sheep; also used Tor
washing Cattle, Horses and other domestic animals.
sULPHITE OF CALCIUM for preserving cider
by arresting fermentation.
MACHINE OIL Of various grades from Sperm
and Lard to the dark Lubricatng Petroleum.
READY MIXED PAINTS Of all shades and OF
various qualitics; also new Paint On to be USED
alone with earth paints for roofs, barns fences, sc.
Improved and Perfected Butter Color, Window
Glass Putty, &c.
anp26 h. S. LEADBEAIER q BkO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
Malone at Home.

A srecial dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
from Richmond says:
Senator Malone passed through here
this afternoon on his way to Petersburg, to
look after the trouble in his party in that
district growing out Of Governor Cameron S
opposition to him. Malone has little to
say about the antagonisn Of that gentleman
and those acting with him. He has just re-
turned from New York, where he has had
a long conference with the national repub-
lican executive committee for the purpose
of securing funds and making arrangements
for the campaign in this State. 1t is-under-
stood that he received no encouragement
from the committee looking to furnish
ing pecuniary aid, certainly not until
after the elections in Ohio, Maine and West
Virginia. The present discord in his party
in this State induces some OF the Senator's
leaders to fear that even should Blaine and
Logan be successful in two Of those States,
that fact will strongly tend to prevent the
national committee from giving him any
substantial aid. Malone confidently re-
lies upon defeating the Cameron faction
in their effort to overthrow his political
dynasty. He is not at all certain, how
ever, what effect that revolt may have
upon his future prospects in Virgin
ia: The Cameron faction are equally
we'll satisfied that they will down Malone
and his machine methods. Influential Ma
hone leaders believe that Cameron's ulti-
mate object in throwing himself into this
fight is TO secure for himself the seat in the
United States Senate now filled by Malone.
If the accomplishment of that end does not
seem probable, then they claim that the
Governor would accept the nomination Tor
Congress at the hands of one OF the two re-
publican conventions which it now seems
likely will be held in the Petersburg dis
t,;n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

WORSE THAN A SCANDAL.-Some ingenious
person out West presumably republican, at
tributes to Mr.. Hendricks letter on tho subject
of the Cleveland story which probably Mr. Hen
bricks never saw. Mr.. Hendricks, who has been
reputed to be mar of good sense hitherto, shonld
have tho benefit Of the doubt on this occasion. II
the missive is genuiue and WAS intended for pub
LEGATION it is the worse blunder of the year, and
shows that candidates for high office may be guilty
of worse things than those that lead to scandal
Nam HnrE Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, August ISL n. m.-The stock
market opened firm but soon weakened. Prices
declined IL to 1 per cent. The latter in Union
Pacific, which fell off to sos. At the present
time, however, speculation is strong with many
shares at the highest point OF the morning. Bust
moss moderate. The leading shares lend fiat at
1872 per cent for use.
Noon.-The stock market continued strong
until shortly after IL a. m, when moderate
selling movement set in and prices yielded y to
IL, per cent Louisville aMd Nashville scored
the greatest decline selling down to 32l2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

position the cap piece of the scaffolding
several feet above what will be eventually
the highest point of the completed monu-
ment, and attaining by forty feet the great
est height ever reached by an artificial
structure. This attainment was signalized
by raising an American flag from the pin.
nacle, which will continue to float until the
shaft is completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

A. L. I. ExcURsIoN-All arrangements
for the A. L. l. excursion tomorrow night
have been made, and we are sure that all
who may attend will be highly pleased.
The company will 60 in their new uniforms
and give an exhibition drill in the pavilion.
The music will be one of the many attrac-
tions, as the band is composed Of nine
pieces. 1t is hoped the citizens will en-
courage this worthy company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
DIED.

On Wednesday morning. August 9th, 1884,
ARTHUR c. KEEL. in the 23rd year Of his
age MG- His funeral will take place from the
residence of his grandmother, Mrs. Louisa Ward,
No. AZ north Pitt street, Tomorrow friday
afternoon at q o'clock Friends and acquaint-
anrcs are invited to intend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
The Beetle and the Flea.

ia one hundred and fifty pound man
had strength in proportion to that of the
beetle, he could lift nearly 200, 900 pounds.
II he were agile in proportion to the agility
of the flea, be could leap over three story
house. Some poor fellows are so feeble that
they can neither lift nor leap. Their blood
is poor. their digestion bad, and their
energy gone. Give such men Browns
Iron Bitters, which will enrich their blood
and tone them up gloriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
NOTICE.
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN BUSINESS.

NOTICE. Nolloh'
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN BUSINESS.
The large building, Nos. and 10 Fairfax
street, two doors from King will be occupied SEP
TENDER list, 1884, by the
ALEXANDRIA STEAM DYE WORKS AND
RENOvATING ESTABLISHMENT.
They will have every facility for turning out
work prompt and in First-Class Style, none but
expert dyers will be employed and only the
best of chemicals will be used in our work. Every
shade of color known put on Silk, Wool, Cotton,
Velvet, etc. Black Grape Wells restored perfectly
in color and finish Goods called for and deliver
ed to any part of Aleyandria and Washington.
Orders by mail will receive prompt attention.
aup27-1m IT. TRIMYER, Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

WATERMELoNs.-Fro this time till the
end of The season Mr. John Swift will have
daily at his stand in the market large
supply of his celebrated watermelons which
are raised on his farm, in Prince Georges
county, Nd, opposite this city and are very
delicious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.

X. PA called meeting of Mechanics Lodge,
No. 3, Knights of Pythias will he held at their
hail this Thursday august s5th) evening. at
7:3o o'clock, to make arrangements for the fnner-
al of our late Brother A. e. kcll, Of Rufn Lodge,
No. 6. X of p of Goldshoro, n. c. Funeral at
A p. m. Friday, August Doth Oriental Lodge,
No. 6, is fraternally invited to join with our
lodge BY order of the G. c,
Il JOB CARSON K. Of r & g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. August 2S-There is
but little change to note in the Flour and Grain
markets Wheat is firm for choice with fair
demand, while low grades. which still form n
liberal share of the offerings in this market,
are dull and neglected: 1000 bushels were sold
on change to-day at s5sS6 for good Fultz; 50
for fair; sc for mixed, and SO for lOngberry
common to fair rs to So. Corn is steady; 1000
bushels of white brought 20. Rye is firm; 100
bushels sold at rs for common and go for good
No Oats were offered. Potatoes lower and hard
to sell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

PARTIES DESTROYS of having we'll made
garments fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do we'll to place their
orders at once with M. ]. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
M. ]. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
EDUCATIONAL.
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
NORTH FAIRFAX ST., ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Under Direction OF

FAIhF An
Under Direction of
SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS,
Will reopen MONDAY. September 1, 1884, for
BOARDING and DAY PUPILS.
The course Of study will be thorough and ex-
tensive emb' acing all the branches of solid and
refined education
Particular attention is paid to VOCAL and IN
STRUMENTAI. MUSIC.
Plain sewing and every variety of Fancy Work,
also the Rudiments of Vocal Music and Drawing
are taught without additional charge.
Pupils of all denominations received, and while
great attention is given to the religious lnstruc-
ton of Catholic students there is no influence
used on those of different belief
Terms moderate For further particulars apply
to Iaug25-2w1 MOTHER SUPERIOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

HOTEL ARRIVALS -Braddock House. Aug.
oS.-E B. Reeve. New York Ralph BALM
and family, Washington; S. J. Thomas and
:. X. Jackson, Norfolk, Va; T. c. Hope
well, Baltimore J. W. Warning, Mary land;
J. +; Mason, King George CO., Va; Fred.
erick Hunter, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-A large audi
euce assembled in Trinity NJ. E. Church
last evening at the Gospel Temperance meet
ing, under the auspices of Golden Light
Lodge No. 337, |. 0. G. T., held there by
band of temperance workers from Wash
ingtou, led 10y Mr.. Lewis |. ONeal, formerly
of this city. Speeches were made by several
of the visitors, among whom was little
johnny Skvington, which were of an inter-
estng character. The singing was especl;
ally fine. Rev Mr.. Edwards, at the conciu-
sion of the entertainment, returned thanks
to those who took part in the evenings
exercises and extended on invitation TO
them to come again. The meeting was
closed by singing God be win You llli We
meet again, and benediction by the pastor
OF the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28
MARRIED.

August eth. 1884, at Grace Church parsonage
by Rev L. T. Sharp Mr.. NOEL BARkLEY. OF
Port Tobacco. Charles county, Md, to Miss
MILE " UPTON, of this city.-[Washington
Star please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-28

pERsoNAL.-Miss Sally Stuart has gone
to the White Mountains.
Mrs. Mary Fairfax and Miss Fairfax. OF
Richmond, are the guests of Mrs. }. w.
Burke. ~,
Miss LILY l.. Smith has returned TO Phlla-
delphia. which will he her home hereafter.
Mrs. J. G. Peverell, who has been quite
sick for some time past, is improving.
Miss Jenny Stoutenburgh has returned
from Richmond.
Miss Emma Cooke is at home again, after
a long stay in Baltimore.
Mr.. J. r. Hill and his son Lee, who lett
here on the schooner Culver for Boston, will
90 to Kenuehec river and return home on
the same schooner. They are having
pleasant trip.
Miss Laura j. Smoot and niece, Bette h.
Smoot, of this city, are summering at ROCK
Vile, Md.