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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

Wheresoever you place woman sir
in whatsoever position or estate-she is
an ornament to that place she occupies
and treasure TO the world. Here Mr..
Twain paused, looked inqulringly at
hearers, and remarked that the applause
should come in at this point. 1t came
in. Mr.. Twain resumed his eulogy.l
Look mt the noble names Of history
Look ut Cleopatra. Look at Desdemo-
mia! Look at Florence Nightengale
Look ut Joan of Arc! Look at Lucretia
Borgia! disappointment expressed
Well, said Mr. Twain, scratching his
head doubtfully, suppose we let Lucre-
tia slide? Look at Joyce Health! Look
at Mother Eve. [Cnes of Oh,O,1 You
need not look at her unless you want to,
but (said MIR. Twain, reflectively, after a
pause) Eve was ornamental, sir, particu-
larly before the fashions changed.
l repeat, sir, look at the illustrous
names OF history! Look at the
Widow Machree! Look at Lucy
Stone! Look at Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Look at George Francis Train. TGreat
laughter. And, sir-I say it with
bowed head and deepest veneration-
look at the mother of Washington! She
raised boy who could not lie-could
not lie Applause]. But he meier had
chance. 10. o.! 1t might have been
different with him If he had belonged to
newspaper correspondents club.
Laughter, groans, Kisses, cries of .put
him outw Mark looked around upon his
excited audience, and resumed.
repeat, sir, that In whatsoever posi-
tion you place a woman, she is an orna-
ment to society, and treasure to the
world. AS sweetheart, she has few
equals and no superiors. Laughter.
As cousin she Is convenient: as u
wealthy grandmother, with an incurable
dlstemper she is precious as a wet-nurse
she has no equal among men! Laugh
teri.
What, sir, would the people of the
earth be without woman? They would
be scarce, sir, almighty scarce !! then let
us cherish her; let us protect her; let us
give her our support, our encouraging.
our sympathy-ourselves IL we get d
chance. Laughter
But, jesting aside, Mr.. President, wo-
man Is lovable, gracious, kind of heart
beautiful, worthy Of all respect, of ali
esteem, Of all Difference.
Not any here will refuse to drink hel
health right cordially In this bumper O
wine, for each and every one of us hal
personally known and loved, and hon
ored, the very best one of them all-hi
own mother. Applause. II Mosaics.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

Mrs. Clare Sutherland, fashionable
dressmaker, would announce to the
ladies of San Antonio that she has sew
cred her business connection with Miss
Cook, and has removed to No. 237 East
Houston street, where she will still con-
tinue to carry on the dressmaking bust
ness in all its branches. Having had n
wide experience In Boston, Chicago and
st. Louis, she feels no hesitancy In say
ing that she feels confident that she can
please and satisfy the most fastidous
taste. In fact, perfect fit is guaran-
teed, or the money refunded. Prices
very moderate. j-3-30t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

Piles are frequently preceded by sense OF
weight In the back, loins and lower part OF the
abdomen. causing the patient TO suppose he
has SOME affection of the Kidneys or neighbor-
ing ofguns AZ times, symptoms OF indiges-
tiun are present. rs natulency, uDeasIness of
the stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspira-
ton, producing very disagreeable itching,
ant. Blind, bleeding and Itching Piles yield at
once 70 the application OF DIR. Bosanko's Pile
hemedy. which acts directly upon tho parts
anected. abeo bling he Tumors allaying the
intense itching and snecting a permanent
cure. Price. 81 cents. Address, The Dr. no
sanko Medicine Co !, Piqua. o. Sold by @
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

Persuant to decree and order of the
Honorable United States District court
for the Western district of Texas, in
cause of libel No. y ofthe United States
VS.. 20 head of horses and 10 mules, pend
ing in the United States court in the
city of San Antonio, | will offer for sale,
all and singular, the said 20 head of
horses and 10 mules, for cash In hand,
to the highest bidder, at the pasture of
n. Mackey, seven (0 miles west of the
city of San Antonio, in Bexar county,
Texas, on the Goth day of May, 4. d.,
1884, at the hour of IL O'Clock m.
HAL J.. GOsLNG.
5-0-l0t u. 5. Marshal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15
A FINE RANCH FOR SALE.


6,soo Acres Fenced and Stocked with Horses
Cattle and Goats.
A fine ranch of G,J00 acres Of land, all
fenced. In Uvalde county, 20 miles from
the town OF Uvnlde. The land Ia situated
at the mouth of the Sabinal ana FRO
rivers, fronting seven miles on the
Sabinal. Has plenty OF good grass,
water and timber. One-third valley.
light mulatto soil and 40 acres In Guilt
walton. Six hundred acres Ia enclosed
for horse pasture. There Is good
eight-room frame house, three tenement
houses, stables and cribs, two wells with
good water. On the ranch are 400 head
cattle, one-half to two-thirds Durham,
100 head horses and mule colts and POO
Angora mixed goats. Title warranted
perfect. TO be purchased at n bargain:
Address for the next 90 days for full
particulars -. Il. IT," this Office, or j..
w. Bradley, Real Estate Agent, san
Antonio. Texas. 5-Stf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

Having come from the North for the
purpose Of locating here and making
this city my permanent home, ! would
ask the citizens of San Antonio and
vicinity TO kindly grant me share OF
their patronage TO enable me TO earn a
living for myself and children. Will
give music lessons on plano, organ or
violin, for 80 cents per lesson OF one
hour. The art of waxwork, including
''autumn leaves for SO, hand painting
on silk, satin or velvet, for 30 cents per
lesson. All kinds Of embroidery and
fancy stitches. at the same rate. VIII
embroider hat bands, notices, or any
other fancy article to order, or will take
a school In or near the city, teaching the
usual branches of an English school.
Best of references given both from North
and South II desired. Any one wishing
to write can drop a postal to my address
and will respond by letter or In person.
Mis-. NJ. j. GAIPTN.
san Antonio. April 81. i-22-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

| have severed my connection with
Mr.. G. Pearson, for the purpose of open
ing an auction and commission house at
No. l0I East Houston street. | hope by
strict attention to business, liberal and
fair dealing with my patrons to succeed.
| will pay the highest cash price for Sec
ond hand furniture, attend TO outside
sales and guarantee satisfaction.
5-7-Gt DAN j. CoLToN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

Messrs. ID. & A. Oppenhemer, on
Main plaza, are positively selling out
their fine stock of clothing, dry goods
and boots and shoes at cost. This is no
advertising dodge, for we are positively
going out of the retail business, and We
intend to sell our stock at very low
figures TO close out. If you don't
believe ii call and we will convince
Won. I-oS- I'm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15
A FINE FARM,


OF 1900 Acres, for Sale at a Bargain.
Fine tract of land of 100 acres, in
Harris county, six miles from Houston,
on Buffalo Bayou, railroad running by
same. Plenty of water, grass and tim
Der. Some Improvements, and part
under cultivation. Four hundred tons
of hay cut from same last season. win be
sold cheap and on easy terms. Address,
5-5tf j. w. BRADLEY,
Renl Estate Agent. San Antonio.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

a new invoice of furniture ofall kinds,
including gallery settees, has just been
received by Mr.. II. Becker, No. 10 Com
merce street, which he will sell at bottom
prices. Also number of secretaries
sent to him by mistake, and which will
be sold extremely low. lie invites the
inspection OF all interested. 5-l0-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

THIS nam, his become so familiar witt IN ,
M 81 of people throughout tn In to States
mat u u hlrdiy necessary to state that he /,
the originator OF the great D. BOsn, kO Cow b
wherever known. for Coughs, Colds. Consump
ton and all affections OF the 1 hr1at aud Lungs
Price, % cents and 81. sold by q. Schas,e X Co
James ClHvin, ltagland & Co,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

One hundred dollars will be paid
for the arrest and conviction ofeach and
every person implicated in cutting our
pasture fence, five miles northwest OF
San Antonio. lIoRD Il DIGNowITY.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

THE Sunny South publishing company,
of Brentwood, announces its intention
Of going to Waco, and on June | of is
suing an eight column four page morn
ing journal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

ACCORDING to the Cincinnati Times
Star, the star-eyed goddess OF reform
has had one eye badly blackened in the
first round with the tariff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

CHARLES O'CoNNoR, one Of the leading
lawyers of America; and one Of those
who make the profession Of law noble.
is dead. lie had been retired from active
practice several years.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15
Thursday. May IS. 1884.

The Gainesville Register says: "The
weak opposition Of 80 members to the
tariff bill amounts to nothing" Wait
and see.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

The LIGHT acknowledges the receipt,
in phamphlet form, Of the address Of
Senator S. b. Maxey, delivered before
the Texas Veterans at Paris, on San
Jacinto day.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15
THOMAS ~. JOHNSON,
business Manager.

Entered at postofiice at San Antoine, irs"'
second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

MANY of our weekly exchanges give
evidence Of having been run by the
"devil" during the past week, while the
editor was gone TO the meeting Of the
Press association and the Interstate
drill.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15
ADVERTISING RATES +

Reading matter, local column, ~ cents per
line first insertion, 10 cents first week, and
cents after lint week. Per month cents
per limo.
Legal advertisement IL 81 per inch first inscr-
ton, Is cents for each subs, qucni Insertion.
Home advertise mcnts payable on hrst of each
month. Transient advertising payable IN ad-
vance. Only metal cuts printed.
All contracts must be approv' d by the pusi-
ness Manager.
B.F. JOHNSON Is duly authorized TO solicit
for the SAN ANTONIO LIGHT. Subscribers not
receiving their paper will please make com
plant to him or at the ONCE. Subscribers are
warned not IN pay their subscription excerpt
upon presentation of a properly receiptcd bill
from this Office.
THOMAS ~. JOHNSON,
business Manager.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

We congratulate our esteemed col
league, The SAN ANToSIN LIGHT, on Its
improved appearance, and especially its
increased size. The moderation and i'm
Partially with which 1t treats things Of
this republic proves that II sincerely de-
sires to see us prosper, and thereby
merits the respect and well wishes of all
true Mexioans.-[ La Revista de Mon
terey.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

The best smoking tobacco is "Iittle
Joker"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15
MO. N COMMERCE STREET.
SPRING

Is the season In which bad or poisoned blood Is
most apt TO show itself. Nature, at this june
ture, needs something 10 ass n II In throwing
uii the impurities which have collected by the
sluggish circulation OF blood during the cold
winter monihs. Swifts SPECIFIC IL natures
great helper, and II Isl purely vegetable alter
Rev. Il H. Paine, Macon, Ga. wTitess ave
nave heen using Swifts Specific ut the orphans
nome as remedy for blood complaints and ns
ageneral health tonic, and hBvs had roInafk-
abie results from it's use on the children aud
employees OF the institution. II ID such an OK
cellent tonic and keeps the blood 50 pure that
the system is less liable to disease. IL has cured
some OF our children OF ScrofUla."
w. II. Gilbert, druggist, Albany, Ga, writes /:
. We are selling large quantities OF swifts
speciho Tor spring alternative aud general
health tonic. and with the best results ID IL
now largely used as u preventive and cure for
Malaria There are many remarkable evidences
OF its merit In this section"
our Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free TO applicants.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer g. Atlanta, Ga.
New York Once 100 West Twenty Third ST.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

Tng following from the Kerrville Eye
Is duly appreciated 1--WE have received
the LIGnr in its enlarged form as an ex-
change. We have always admired the
LIGHT for its concise and fearless form
Of expressing itself, and wish it all the
success that its enteprising proprietors
deseryer
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

TnE fraternity of drummers through
out the State will unite in congratulate
ing Wilson Davis, one of the handsom-
est and most popular men on the road,
upon his assuming the role Of Benedict
at Austin on the 18th instant.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

wTn the death OF judah p. Benjamin
passes from the scenes of active life one
of the most brilliant men and ablest
jurists the world has ever known. As Il
historical character he figured promi-
nently as the Secretary of the Confeder-
ncy, and when defeat overwhelmed his
cause he sought and achieved victory
In the legal forums Of England where he
rose to the highest prominence.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

Tm Galveston News seems to he
greatly disgruntled at the result OF the
contest over the tariff bill and shows 1t
in such paragraphs as this; "The stall
warts can now proceed to wave the
bloody shirt. 1t will be an issue, at
least. and the Democrats have none.n
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

In La Reyista de Monterey, May 3,
Don +. de Cuellar, in an editorial OBJ
jects to the Diaz papers claiming the
coming triumph of General Diaz as u
Democratic victory. lie says that If an
election, or the farce that will be called
an election, held under the light Of the
flashing bayonets Of the Federal army,
can be Democratic victory, he miscon-
cieves the meaning Of the term. He
tells them to elect their candidate, but
not prostitute principle.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

A SENTIMENT of sympathy is generally
expressed by the press ofthe country for
General Grant in his present financial
troubles. This is proper, for the old
hero should be respected by both sides
now.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

The clipping below from the Victoria
Advocate, should be read with interest
by the merchants Of San Antonio. and
should induce some action on their part
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15

The retirement Of Mr.. George b.
Loving from the Presidency of the
Loving Publishing company meets
with expressions of regret from
the press Of the State generally. The
Gazette which he has built up to its
present high standard, pays him glow
ing and merited tribute. lie carries
with him the best wishes Of the LIGHT
for his continued success.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-15
CLIFFORD, JOHNSON & WINTER
PHOPRIE1ORS

Published daily, except Sunday, nj 30 East
Commerce street. Delivered by carriers
throughout the city NJ 70 ccutr W. ok, pa: able
to our agent. Single cnpios Tor sale ly news
boys AT 6 cents. Subscription. PEI ar.shU-
IN advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-06-12
From st. Louis.
ST. Louis, June 5th, 1884.

ED. FREE Press An important
murder trial and q trip to Cincinnati
prevented me from contributing my
usual letters to the FREE PRESS.
The excitement here is OF white
heat over the proceedings of the Ma,
tional Convention at Chicago.
The Windsor Hotel on 18th street
and Washington avenue fell into a
heap of ruins at three o'clock this
morning. 1t is believed that sever
al lives were lost.
Sadie Hays, the woman convicted
of killing Sergeant P. M. jerks last
October, was sentenced by the Judge
of tho criminal court yesterday to
hang on Friday, July IS. The scene
was solemn and impressive and the
woman, who was neatly dressed wept
bitterly at her doom.
The docket of the criminal court
in this city is crowded with murder
cases beyond all past experience.
Your correspondent is very busy,
but will give the FREE PRESS more at
tention after adjournment June 20.
Your correspondent had the honor
of receiving long and interesting
letter from distinguished citizen OF
Texas, DR.. Erhard, Of Bastrop. The
letter is full of learned statistics OF
crime and the causes that produce
violence and disturbance to well or
ganized society, also many learned
observations upon climatology, as
Economical phenomena and other
matters of interest to science and
sociabwelfare. CARL SMYTHE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-06-12
General Grant.

A Washington special says that a
gentleman who saw General Grant in
this city last week declares that he is
utterly broken down by the dis
closures which have followed the
failure of the firm in which he was
interested, and that the shock has
shortened his life by ten years. He
talks freely about it to his intimate
friends, but keeps himself secluded
and fears that he has lost the respect
and confidence of the country. The
General admits that some of his
friends came to him months ago and
warned him that Ward was an adven.
turer and was using his name in an
improper way, but his confidence in
the young man was so great that he
repulsed them and thinks that he may
have treated some of them coolly
He is said to be so sensitive about
the matter that he doesn't read the
newspapers and knows but little OF
the magnitude Of the failure or the
extent of Wards fraudulent opera.
tons.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-06-12

LIpPINCorT's MAGAZINE for June open
with an illustrated paper on Raglan Castle
''the finest ruin in England" and one of the
richest in historical associations. W. IL.
Schuyler discusses the subject of Academy
Endowments," and makes strong plea in
behalf of the extension of this system, show
ing the superiority of endowed schools over
others, as more permanent and establishing
better grade of scholarship. DIR. Felix l..
Oswald continues his papers on "Healthy
Homes, the subject in the present number
being ''Out Buildings" or as the English
say, "offices." The concluding paper on
''Shakespeare's Tragedies on the Stage"
describes the acting of Forrest, the elder
Booth, and Macready, and contrasts their
qualities and methods "VOyaging on the
Savannah" by Chas. Burr Todd, is graph.
ic and lively article and "Mimicry in Ami
mails, by G. F. Holden, of the American
Museum of Natural History, contains much
that is striking and interesting
Tive short serials, 'The Perfect Treasure,
by F. G. Baylor, which is one of the most
amusing stories ever published in an Amer
lean magazine, and "At Last" by Annie
Porter, are concluded in this number.
"Winifreds Letter" and "a Railway Prob
lem" are entertaining short stories. A new
serial by Mary Agnes Tucker, will be
begun in the in the July number, which is
the first of the new volume.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-06-12
Some Notes on The Platform.

The Republican party has not tri-
umphed six successive elections.
The Republican party did not save
the Union.
The Republican party has not car
ed continental for the elevation of
labor.
The Republican party has not re-
sponded either quickly or tardily, to
the demand by the people for purity
in Legislation.
Nor for integrity and accountability
in all departments of the Government
The Republican party is fraud,
and the same old platform lies are
made to do service again in this year
of grace and hope.
The New York Sun comments as
above on the Republican platform
which we copy in another column.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-06-12

Sugar was probably never before
so cheap rs it is to day. In Chicago
granulated sugar is selling at 7 to
s cents per pound by retail. In Lon
don the product is even cheaper still.
The finest crystalizea Demerara, OF
loaf, still better quality of sugar.
cannot command oyer 81 to A cents,
while various grocery sugars are
quoted below 4 cents. and various
East India brands from 2 to 2 cents
per pound. As the annual consump
ton Of Great Britain is 23,000,0OC
cwts., the average fall represents a
saving Of over SIS, 100000 a year &c
consumers in that country. The
enormous crops of beets and the new
methods Of treating these roots Will
strontia constitute the main reason,
for the existing depression Stocks
are said to be rapidly accumulating
We find the above in the Chicag,
News, 4 protective ta-iffpaPor. VII
it please inform us why the price IL
country is from two to three time
as much as If is in England VIII
should consumers be compelled {,
pay this enormous difference for ID.
benefit Of mOnoPOlistsi
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-06-12
St. Leonard Hotel,
MAIN Plaza.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.

This Hotel has lately been open
cd on the European Plan, aud
promises to be rery popular An
Of the appointments are Jirstcldss
and nem. The rate is 81 per day.
The proprietor, Phineas r.
Lounsboy, is a Ntw York man.
and knows how a hotel ought to
be kept; and we can ans'eer from
personal experience that those once
enjoying its comforts wiH be sure
to return again. Cars and ON
nibnses pass the door. Sto'kmen
wN please make a note Of this.
deoiy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-06-12

The Grant and Ward and Marine
bank failure grows more unsavory az
the details of the business are made
known. Ward seems 10 have pos
sessed all and every qualification
necessary for O successful bunko
steerer, and his methods are no better.
He is most slick rascal, and handled
the business OF the firm alone and
with the confidence OF all concerned.
It is TO DO regretted that General
Grant and his sons have suffered such
serious losses, but a prudent and
an honest business man would have
examined into the methods OF the
schemes of Mr.. Ward and put a stop
to them before the inevitable disaster
came. Mr.. Grant is entitled to no
sympathy whatever, for it looks very
much like it was his connection, silent
though it may have been with the
firm, is what gave Mr.. Ward such
fine opportunities TO play his grand
confidence speculations. A striped
suit for ardand economical penance
on the part of the Grants will in a
measure wipe out the disgrace OF his
grand collapse.
The above, from tho San Antonio
Light, is creditable to it as a Republic
an paper. The TRUTH that Gen. Grant
as q man, is base metal. All his
public life has demonstrated the fact.
As President OF the United States his
sordid spirit and methods were
conspicuous; his bosom friends and
chosen associates, too, were men OF
the Ward stripe, while he made war
on the noblest and purest men OF his
own party such for instance,as Charles
Sumner. There was no excuse for
his late performances; he had ample
means secured to him to maintain
himself with all due dignity. Fancy
Washington, Jefferson, or any of our
earlier Presidents descending to this
sort of business gambling!
Without going further into his
military record, it isan historical fact,
that on one occasion when the Con
gressional Committee on the Conduct
of the War visited him at his head
quarters, they found him manifestly
under the influence of intoxicat-
ing drinks. This, at time when the
fate of the country depended on his
good conduct.
Was not the hand of Providence
in the collapse of the third term
bubble four years ago, (which saved our
country from being further afflicted
with man OF instincts SO base, and
conduct so INSCRIPTIONS?