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The Mineral argus., 1884-06-12

Ruthford B. Hayes was not in at
tendance at the Republican convention.
He was down in Ohio hunting hens
nests and cooping the setting hens.
The Mineral argus., 1884-06-12

Blaine and Logan have been select
ed as the standard bearers of the
Republican party.
The Mineral argus., 1884-06-12

Lee Mantle got in out of the rain
just in time. He voted for Blaine on
the last ballot.
The Mineral argus., 1884-06-12

1t is SAID the Edmunds delegation
from Massachusetts, returned home
from Chicago in refrigerator cars.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16
THE COMMISSIONERS.



The secretary Of the treasury has decided
that the district commissioners need not secure
new bondsmen, rs the law which forbids
surety on tie bond from becoming u con
tractor under the district government conflicts
with the law which provides that contracts
shall he awarded to the lowest bidder. The
secretary therefore decides that the present
bondsmen of the commissioners, although
contractors, will remain.
delegation, consisting of Messrs. J. J..
| Barbour, A. II. Simms, and Mr.. Smithmeyor
yesterday had consultation with the com.
| mlssioners relative TO site for the new post
Office. The delegation Endorsed the site of the
| present postoiiice, which could also be used
by the district government The commits;
slonCrs thought the proposition feasible, ana
| In their Judgment the building could with
| some alterations, DO made suitable for the
| purposes mentioned.
James A. McDeyitt has offered the services
OF McDevitts private detective agency TO pro
| tcct citizens during the coming celebrations
for 5000, and will guarantee entire satisiac'
ton.
Complaint has been made to the commits
sioners of the condition of Seventh street
! road Just above Emory chapel. The road is
blockaded, and the unfinished condition OF
the work makes the road almost impossible.
The work was stopped on account OF the III
sufficient appropriation. Z
Bids were opened in the commissioners
Office yesterday for the erection of two eight.
room shool houses in Georgetown, and on |
street, between sixth and seventh streets
northeast. The bids for The one in George.
town were Langley & Gettinger s2s, 1886;
phrey, $4,000 I; &. Thomas, s2l.0oO: +. Bald.
win, Sll,600. For the one on street. Langley
& Gcttinger, s30,3T1; Robert Downing, s25,-
1880. Bright Humphrey, s23,g7S; p. 4.
Driscoll, 500, 763; c. Thomas, So, 1872; r. Bald.
win s22 no, and MoGregor e Talbot, $40, $50.
Messrs. Frank Baldwin and Columbus Thomas
being the lowest bidders will probably get the
awards.
To MOVE THEM--we shall sell clothing of
every description nj prices that will tempt you
! 70 pllrChnse. EisemAn Bros. cnrner 1th and Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16
A Famous London Journalists Visit.

Mr.. George Augustus sala, who first won his
spurs under Charles Dickens in Household
Words" from 1850 to 1856, and has shown him.
self such worthy disciple of that eminent
writer as to be dubbed by his brethren tho
prince of Journalists" and is acknowledged
to be the best after.dinner speaker in England,
will arrive In New York about Jan. 5, and de-
liver some fifteen lectures as he journeys to-
ward the Golden Gate, through which he sails
on Feb. IA for Australia. Arrangements have
been made for him to lecture al Marinis hall
on the list and sd Of JANUARY upon two sub
jects from his marvellous experiences and ad-
ventures as a special correspondent in all parts
of the world during thirty years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

REDUCTIONS are reductions and re-
auctions; there are arithmetical reductions;
algebraiCal reductions; astronomical, metal
lufgical and surgical reductions. Then there
is the reductio ad absurdum, where dealer
makes u reduction from a price that never ex-
isted; In other words, hts only price being
reduction, leading to a practical reduction,
such rs that now being made by Hennlilg, the
clothieT, 40 Seventh street, 10 clear out the
entire stock preparatory to removal Ohio
now building now being erected on the corner
OF Seventh street and Market space. HIS
agreement With his new partners, ''rhat II is
distinctly understood and becomes u part of
this contract that no merchandise owned by
other OF us NJ tho present ume shall be trans.
iegsd," leaves no option but . clearing out
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16
UoTEL ARRIVALS.

Metropoll, au.--Hon. h. s. Hooper, Virginia.
|. A. .ds2n, L. Lazarus, Philadelphia; l.
Schmidt, New York; Hon. George r. Barnes,
Augusta, Ca b. II. Bum, james $. Battle
North Carolina; A. VI, Sheriff., ir., New York;
Miss Lizzie Dulaney Virginia; George d; Reeve.
Philadelphia; William c. Lamb, Norfolk, Va;
Thores II. Smith, North Carolina.
ST. James-C w. Higgins and wife, Toledo,
Ohio; II. NJ. Joy, Grand Rapids. Mich; Jessie
Newleer, Johu Bright, Pottsville, Pa. Edward
Roy Scnger, Fauquier, Va; G. II. Noble, New
York; Hon. a. NJ. Stone, Chicago ILL.,; A. l..
Turner, Bridgeport, Conn; a. Burton, jr.,
Bristol Conn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16
A Bogus Piano Tuner.

A bogus piano tuner has been swindling per.
sons i'll this city for some time past on Satur-
day he went TO the house of j. p. Balstcr, No.
1919 Four-and.a.half street. and claimed to
have been sent by firm to clean the piano.
lie received 80 and slipped out after taking
the instrument to pieces. Lieut. Arnold als
rested the man, and in the police court yester-
bren, and was sent down for vagrancy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

INDUCEMENTS like the following have never
ment in this city, and we have selected few
bargains from our immense stock for consider
alton of careful buyers Solid gold rings, SO to
s., about 800 different styles; solid gold neck:
lace pin, S25O; finest pearl opera glasses, Sc
solid gold earrings, big variety, 81 10 IS;
"Heilola" studs, earrings, and pins, S3--this
Ties In silver Hated tooth pieks fancy salts
peppers, bouquet, napkin rings, &C., &c, from
81 to s2-this Is our great speciality: solid gold
sleeve buttons, 50; solid gold sets earrings
aud breast-pins, S. reduced from Sl2; solid IA
karat ladies' gold lever watches, SIS; solid IA
karat gold Elgn stem winder for gents, $40, re-.
duccd from SIS; last, but not least, u beautiful
fve-stone cluster diamond ring, S1S. Jacobs
Brothers, 1929 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16
Indictments by the Grand Jury.

The following indictments were found by
the grand jury yesterday: John Cook, alias
George Rodon, alias John Roden, assault with
intent to kill Ellis y. Beggs; Charles Nelson,
assault with intent TO kill Elizabeth Rollins
Elizabeth Brown, alias Lizzie Brown, larceny:
Jnmes Lewis, housebreaking in the day; Chas.
Smith, alias Charles Fillmore, larceny Two
kill against John Sullivan has been ignored
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

ENGLISH OUTPITTERs,-The India, China
and Colonial Outiilters of gentlemen's hosiery
Lombard street, London, u. O., England. write
I'VE have found great benefit nom the use OF st
Jacobs Oil, more especially for the cure oil
rheumatism and sciatica, and we have much
pleasure in adding our testimony In its favor"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

Tho following marriage licenses have been
issued William L. Mann and Mary Anthony,
William A. Krcll and Maggie L, Morgan, w.
W, Huckstep and Linda ". stephens, both OF
Staunantville, Va; W. II. a. Knorr and
Annie o. Arpenstaen, J. II. Smith and Ella l..
Fox Jam es Burn and Lottie Dant Charles w.
Sparks. of Plttsburg, Pa, and Mary j. scrlv-
enGr, Of this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16
The district and the Ca. Light Compnn,

In the court in banc yesterday the opinion
OF the court in the case OF the District of Co.
lumbia against the Washington Gas Light
company, oertiorari from the police court,
was delivered by Justice Macarthur dismiss.
ing the certlorari and remanding the case to
the police court for trial
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

John Langster's petition for pardon for tho
murder of Ofhcer Fowler or q mitigation of his
sentence 70 be hung, 10 save me ut least from
the rope" has been referred TO District Attor-
ney Worthington for report.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

THE Exposition Uniyerselle de Part Culin-
ARE" awarded the highest honors to Argos
tura Bitters as the most efiicacious stinulant
to excite the appetite and to keep the diges-
tive organs In good order. Ask for the genu-
inc article, manufactured only by DR.. j. q. b.
SiegeTt 81 Sens, aud beware of limitations,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

In March, 1882, as Postofiicc Inspector W. t.
Henderson was en- route to this city on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and when near
Laurel, Md, he met with serious accident,
which he says was in consequence of the ne.
glec. Of the company's employees, and two
months later sued the company for S25 600
damages. Messrs Cook and Cole appeared
for the plaintiff aud Messrs. Merrick and
Hamilton for the defendant The trial will
probably be concluded today.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

Dr.. II. r. BENNETT President Mass Surgical
up Il broken.down constitution from long
standing womb disease is Liebig Co.'S Coca
Beef Tonic" Also invaluable in dyspepsia,
blliOusuess, lnalarin, weak nerves,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

THE men of Paris of Nil ages and conditions
are wild over boxing and the many cures made
by DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, their national
remedy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

The first Of the series of Bischof concerts
will take place tomorrow night, and an ut
tractive programme has been prepared, which
promises rare treat for lovers of music. The
programme will contain q mixture OF popular
and classic music, the second part being de-
voted to gems from Bohemian Girl" Re.
served seats for the course may be obtained at
Ellis q Co.'S music store.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

IT IS hard to tell just why 1t takes girl four
hours longer TO wash the front windows than
the back ones But the great popularity of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is accounted for In the
millions of cures It annually makes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

Now Is the time to buy your winter outfit
We will sell you reliable clothing lower than
any house in the city. Eiseman Bros, corner
9Th and r.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

WE shall move our immense stock of cloth
ing by the prices we shall place on them the
balance of this season. Eiseman Bros, corner
9Th and L
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

Truss. TRUSS, TRuss.-lf you wish perfect
comfort Use Bailey's Improved Truss. Price
So; mailed to any address, postage paid, VIII
call Mt your residence without extra charge.
No. gg2J NJ street, GEORGETOWN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

Ladies' seal Plush. Cnt Plush, Cut Velvet, Mate
la,,ea and Berlin Twill Newmarkets
Short Wraps and Goats.
Ladies' Jersey Jackets.
Misses seal Plush and Berlin Twill Newman.
kris aud Goats.
Mis,cs and Childrens Jersey Jackets.
Chjldrcn's Goats, all styles.
Indies aad Misses Kid Gloves. in all the new
styles aud novelties.
Ladies' and Misses LINED Gloves, with and
without fur tops,
ladies' and Misses Cashmere worstcd and
SIX Gloves.
1auins Muslin Endorsements. very hand
somc'v trimmed with Hamburg and lorchon
IHrp
i'uelnt Lace sets, comprising three pieces.
ladies and Misses Mcrino Bnlbriggan and silk
Underwear
ladies' and Misses Plain and Derby Ribbed
Cashmere, Cotton. and SILK Hose.
Linen and silk Handkerchief.
Spanish Lace Scaris and Ficnus.
JabOis aud Ties.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16
A BREAK!

We have carefully considered the causes OF
the present business depression. and recognize
the fnct that unesSa great sacrifice Is made at
once, We like TIL rest of the clothing dealers.
will be mpel ed to carry over our wlulcr slo k.
This we are DEF crmined not to do, and have &c.
cordingy made II general
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

XMAS banners, 25c., toys. Gould. 42l, 9th st
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

To MOVE THEM--We shall sell clothing of
TO purchase. Eiseman Bros, corner eth and 4.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22
FINEST BARGAIN IN SOUTHWEST TEXAS.


Two Farms for Sale in Guadalupe County.
one thousand two hundred and seven
ty-tbree acres of land in Guadalupe
Co., square shape, fronting on the Gaud-
alupe river; $50 acres In cultivation, mill
creek runs through the property, 800
acres well timbered, birch, oak, pecan,
cottonwood. sycamore, and black wal
nut. Variety of soil, rich river bottom
land, and all fenced except a hundred
and thirty acres on an island-two wires
and one plank and mesquit post. Five
California houses and three log tele-
ment houses. The home house has four
rooms and shed room and kitchen with
galleries. There are convenient stock
pens on the place. Three hundred acres
In cultivation, divided into three fields.
The property Is situated nine miles from
the rail road and county seat and on a
main stage road. II lies on the north
side Of the Guadalupe river and on both
sides of Mill creek. The titles are per-
feet, having been In possession for thirty
four years.
There are about 800 acres Of the rich
est alluvial land between the two and
three hundred acres In tlmbered land
There is some rough land with sand
stone In great quantities, excellent for
building purposes.
In the second farm there are 200 acres
adjoining the above tract. 800 acres of
river bottom on the south side of the
river, 200 acres In cultivation. This
farm Is not extensively improved, but Is
fenced and being cultivated by negroes
in the employ OF the owner. Address,
J. W. BRADLEY.
Real Estate Agent, San Antonio, Tex.
B-9-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22
SPECIAL BARGAINS.


Call on Hosack 4 Rewton for Special Bargains as
Now Shown.
Seven 10 acre tracts, near Prospect
Hill, at $3.50 each.
One 10 acre tract, well fenced and inn
proved, just out of city, on Corpus
Christi road, cheap.
One fine lot on Poplar street, west of
San Pedro avenue, can be bought cheap
now; fronts south
Five hundred and eighty acres of land
on the Medina and Madio creeks; Fer
nando Ruiz headlight: S. per acre.
One lot In ward No. /: bargain at SIPS.
A 2i0 acre farm, 10 miles east of city.
on the Calavaras creek, 100 acres en-
closed, 20 acres In culiivation; come
quick II you want TO buy.
Two lots in ward No. 3, on River
avenue. fronting 80 feet each thereon,
$50 for both.
Several improved residences on
Crockett, Alamo and Nolan streets, and
other bargains in unimproved property.
One valuable lot fronting on Soledad
and Acequia streets, and in the second
block north Of Houston straet. In
proved on Acequia street, and bargain
If sold now.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

At n meeting Of the committee APP
pointed by the meeting of citizens held
at the court house In San Antonio,
Texas, Friday night, July Is, 1891, to
solicit further subscriptions to the capt.
tai stock of the proposed 'San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass railroad" II was
unanimously resolved that each member
of said committee shall be, and is here
by authorized to receive and receipt for
the first per cent. of the capital stock
subscribed when paid in; and shall at
once turn over same to the Chairman,
Captain c. III. Merritt, who shall act as
temporary Treasurer, and account for
such money TO the regular Treasurer,
when appointed, Of said railroad COM
pany when organized.
G. ii. Merritt, Chairman, Sam MAYER
lex, Il. J. Mauermann, A. |. Lockwood,
Theodore Rozlene, DIR. NJ. Lindner,
Louis Lambert, j. II. Shook, X. Ii.
Russell, committee. 7-lO-4t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

which seems TO be impending. II Is the
part of prudence for men to begin now
TO set their houses in order instead Of
putting II of until the storm bursts Ia
its fury upon their defenceless heads
When the experienced sailor sees a
storm is brewing he takes In bis sails
and prepares TO meet II, and these timely
precautions are often the salvation Of
his vessel Men should initiate the fore
sight and prudence OF the sailor and
prepare to meet the shock and sweep Of
the financial storm by getting their bust
ness affairs into shape.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22


Are an immense benefit to the sick peo-
pie. The wonderful skill of many ply
SLAMS to recognize disease shall be I'M
touched, but in millions of cases they
don't know how to cure, use poisoning,
destroyable remedies (?) and declare u
great many diseases as incurable. Our
remedies don't know such sickness If
taken before the body is in dieing con-
dition. Every sick person should make
n trial because il never fails to cure the
severest diseases Of women, cancers,
consumption, fevers, cramps, epilepsy,
insanity mot org), piles, diseases ofskin,
scrofula syphilis, carries of the bones,
etc., etc. Treatment OF children exceed
ingly easy. Remember that these med
icines are adopted by the authorities of
the Santa Rosa Hospital. There is no
patent swindle about it, but the greatest
discovery in the medical line since crea-
tion of the world. San Antonio refer
ences and testimonials given. Call on
me. PRoF. MEYER, Ave. ID. 80
Elect. HON. General depot for Texas
and Gulf States. -l7-lyr.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

As rrE LIGHT is the leading Republi-
can paper in Texas and purposes max
ing an energetic and thorough campaign
for the Presidential nominees of the Re-
publican party, 1t solicits the support
and cooperation of the Republicans
throughout the State. Every Republic
can should feel morally bound to take a
Republican newspaper in order to keep
himself posted upon the issues and events
OF the campaign. The LIGnr does not
believe in unfurling the bloody shirt,
but 1t means TO defend and uphold
Blaine and Logan to the full extent of
lite abilities without transcending the
amenities of courteous discussion. The
LIGHT appeals to the Republicans in
every county in the State to send for
ward their subscriptions. The LIGHT is
daily paper, and the subscription is 10
cents week, so that persons can sub
scribe by the month, or until November
at the rate Of 10 cents week. Every
Republican. white or black, ought to
take a party paper and keep abreast
with the march OF events.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

DIR. Koch has been decorated because
of his researches regarding the cholera,
but the European papers insist that he
is simply an alarmist and has never yet
given the world valuable piece of ad-
vice regarding the prevention or cure of
that malady.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

Tn stringency in the money market
seems to grow apace and to manifest
itself in places which were supposed to
be exempt from it, Every now and
then, some large firm doing a heavy
business and supposed to be amply sol
vent, goes to the wall, with a resound-
ing crash, and banks and bankers also
suddenly topple over, crushing all CON
nected with them. These failures fore
shadow monetary crisis and u shrink
age in all values, particularly in railroad
bonds, stocks, and the stock of private
corporations, which will add fresh com
plications and losses to the stringency
in the money market. The existing
stringency began with the failure of
Willard, and was followed by the failure
of Jim Keene for S6,O00,OO0, and of
Grant & Ward for Si7,OOO,00O, and Of
several National banks for considerable
amounts, and failures continue to occur
In all parts Of the union. These are not
sporadic failures nor the result solely of
miscalculation and bad management.
but they are the harbingers OF the storm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

JoHS KELLY is, no doubt, little bit
sick just now after being kicked both
back and front at Chicago, but he will
be heard from In time.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

THE Hubbard and Ross and Jones
booms for Governor do not seem to ma
terialize to any great extent and the
sage of seguin seems to "hold the age"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

I'HE English papers, in the advocacy
of Mr.. Cleveland, indirectly boom Mr..
Blaine in the ranks Of the Democratic
Irish Americans.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

IT ADDS somewhat to the comfort of
sweltering humanity these hot days, to
read the record of the Greeley relief ex-
petition In the Arctic regions.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

TnE city is becoming really pleasant
and clean under the energetic labors Of
the street cleaning brigade, and the adj
ministration deserve all proper credit
for their prompt work.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

IT Is now suggested that the cotton
worm can be extermlnated while in the
fly through means Of one electric light
to about every 20 acres of field, which
would do more towards saving crop
than dozen poison sprinklers after the
worm has appeared.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

The free grass issue has reached that
particular point where there does not
seem to be any argument for it, see
ing as how the cash balance has
gone glimmering and the land board re-
ceipts being almost clear gain as com
pared with the past.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

IT Is to be hoped that the recent panic
in stocks will settle the financial atmos-
phere preparatory to good fall trade.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

Tuesday. duly %, 1884.

The Gulf road is the persimmon for
San Antonio. II was long time COM
ing. but better late than never.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

FRANcg and China seem to be spelling
for fight aud MS diversion TO the
cholera such an event would be hailed
with satisfaction by the newspapers.
War does not seem to have the meaning
nowadays 1t used to. and little Skin
mish between these foreign armies is
mngnifled immensely. 1t was only n
short time ago when u squad of Chinese
surprised and killed less than dozen
French soldiers, whereupon the French
Government filed n bill of particulars
and made claim upon the heathens for
about dozen million Of francs, and
this with number of old scores Is the
reason they want to fight
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

As GOVERNOR of New York, Mr.. Cleve-
land exercised the veto power extensive
ly, and always in the interest of the
monopolies and against the laboring
men. These yetos are having their
effect now in the meetings Of the labor
ing men, and their resolutions denounc-
ing him and advocating the election of
Mr.. Blaine. rs I'd
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

"FREQuENT Inquiries" says the Pear
sail News, ." have been made of us as to
the probability of the Hon. G. W. Jones
becoming candidate for Governor. We
have answered that we do not know.
We are satisfied, however, that If he
should again come before the people for
that office that the majority he obtained
In this county the last election win be
largely increased
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-22

MEXICAN postofilce officials are just
putting on postal cars on the railroads,
modelled after the cars in this country,
and are endeavoring as far as possible
to establish service duplicate to that
Of the United States, but it will be some
years before Mexico win indulge in the
fast mail service.