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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17
THOMAS II. JOHNSON,
Business Manager.

Entered at postofice at San Antoniv. 1cAas
secnnd- class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17

Card Press:for Sale.
One Ruggles card press, in first-class
order, for sale; $50 cash. Address, Il. b.
Johnson, LIGHT Office. G-G-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17

lf THE Democracy can hold together
with any degree Of solidlty, postpone all
their fnmily quarrels, build a platform
that says what it means, and means
what 1t says, and go into the campaign
with well defined party issue, they
possibly may win the Presidency, but If
they follow the methods of the past and
the "traditions' of the party they will
be at the end just where they started
from. A platform with a free trade
plank on one end and a protection plank
on the other, win not win, nor will the
general arraignment of the Republican
party on its record and corruption of its
leaders do it..
TIE NaU York Tribune sava. am, ..
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17

AMONG the men who will be prominent
aspirants TO succeed Mr.. Tilden's place
in the Democratic heart are Cleveland,
Randall, Bayard, Flower, Payne, Morrl-
son, Mcdonald, Hoadly, Hendricks, But
Ter, Carlisle, Thurman, Field, Holman
and Trumbull. 1t is any body's prize
just now, with possibly point in favor
of Bayard, but at all events the conven-
ton at Chicago will not be a prayer
meeting, and the balloting will be Wig
Or0us.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17
NO 7 ICE!
Notice to Contractors F!
MAYORS OFFICE
SAN ANTnNIn Iuna n Z

IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION
i adopted by the CITY Council. June 9, 1884,
sealed proposals for the construction OF a
sewer from intersection OF Houston aud Sole
dad streets to San Antonio river will be re-
ceived at this office until IL O'Clock. noon,
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1854.
Plans and specifications can be seen at Office
of City Engineer. Each bidder Ia required to
deposit the sum of fifty dollars in the hands of
the City Clerk with his proposal 10 be held as a
forfeit In case party to whom the contract Is
awarded does not begin work within thirty
days from the letting of the work.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids. J H. FRENCH -
by Il. p. CLAuDoH Mayor.
City Clerk, 6-l0-td
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17

The best smoking tobacco is "Little
Joker"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17

"PRoMNENT Republicans in various
portions of the State profess TO be elated
at Tilden's declination, and they regard
the election Of Blaine as n certainty.
There it plenty of life in the Democratic
party yet and plenty of good Presiden-
tial timber" says the Brennan Banner,
which Is all quite true, but from the
huge sighs heaved by the Democracy
over Mr.. Tilden's letter, 1t would look
as II he were the only leader in the par
ty, and with him out of the race all hope
was gone.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17

THE Texas sheep men, in convention
ut Taylor few days ago, resolved to
support no man for office who was not
In favor OF protection to the wool indus
try. The Democracy at the Fort Worth
convention declared against the pro-
lection OF any industry by tariff tax, 1t
VIII be seen that that party is already
being placed at disadvantage by rea-
son OF the varied interests of the country,
ana while 1t may not amount to much,
yet there will be considerable detection
lection. F
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-17

Ex-Governor DICK HUBBARD car
ried off the honor OF the only
man who was elected by reclamation
as delegate to Chicago at the Fort Worth
Democratic convention last week, which
would indicate that his popularity was
above par, and that he would not make a
slow candidate for Governor at the
Houston convention. The State of Texas
owes "Dick" monument and an hon
orary pension for the great work he did
In its interest at the Centennial, and he
should be paid Off in fat and royal
offices.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Elephants for Farm Work.

A private letter from 0 native of Hart ford, now in the "British Straits Settle ments," India, says: am pulling along here very well; managed to secure sev- eral hundred bushels of coffee more than had estimated, and this is pleasant. Value of our crop, about s, ,OO0. Never had the pleasure before of working with elephants. Sent away our crop with them this season. I did not intrude myself too much upon their attention. You see I did not feel entitled to the honor of an intimate acquaintance. I treated them with great respect and difference, much the same as a street Arab does police man. l can't get over my antipathy to that "trunk." The Malay style of feed ing elephants has certainly the merit of simplicity. When the days work is done they are turned out into the jungle to find their own food; and so they go rambling about all night, pulling and tearing away at any tree they fancy. When morning comes the drivers, tracing them by their own apparent marks, put the driving hook over their ears and lead them off to work. Elephants seem to graze in forest quite as contentedly as cattle iu pasture. Their ability to scramble up and down apparent impass- able places is wonderful. I never saw any animal before show the intelligence to break branch eff tree to fan away the flies. They helped themselves to our coffee trees for this purpose.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
EUROPRs SUPPLY OF FOOD.
What the Demand Should be for American
 Products.

The President sent to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State, in reply to reso- lution of the Senate requesting information as to the average production, consumption, ex- portation and importation of wheat, rye, corn and cotton in foreign countries their probable requirements of such products from the United States before the crops of the coming crop year are ready. and other information bearing on the question of the demand for the grain and cot ton products of the United States.
 The Secretary says "Whether the present distressed condition of the wheat trade of Eu- rope is occasioned by the several countries drawing upon their reserve stock for local economic reasons, or to affect prices or legis- latioD, or public opinion, or for some other cause, cannot be ascertained with certainty but this important fact remains, that the calcula- tions and estimates herewith submitted prove, as far as statistics can prove under the circum- stances, that the stock of wheat on hand in Europe at the close of 1888 did not materially differ from the stock on hand at the close of the previous year; that the wants of Europe are as imperative and as great as they were in 1883, and that the demands upon the United States should naturally be as great as they were in 1888. How long Europe may or can draw upon her reserve stock, or what are the exact considerations which control the several countries, especially the United King dom-which may be said to regulate the wheat markets of the world-time alone can develop"
 The Secretary also says: 'The most liberal allowance for the wheat output necessary for the worlds consumption shows that the United States should be drawn upon during the present year for IF, 900 900 bushels i'll round numbers, against 198, 000, ,000 from all other wheat-grow- ing countries. It thus appears that the United States instead of being controlled by, should be able to control foreign markets"
 The Secretary says he is unable to answer that portion of the Senate resolution which in quired whether political or other compile Itions in or between foreign countries, or other causes of like character, are likely to occur in the near future, calculated to influence the market value of American productions or their cost to
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
THE NEW PENSION BILL.
It Passes the House without Discussion or
 Amendment.

The House, on motion of Mr. Warner, by vote of 165 to 57, suspended the rules and passed bill providing that every person speci- pension laws of the United States, who served in the field in the military or naval service in any war in which the United States has been engaged in for a period of three months or more, and has an honorable dis charge, and is not receiving a pension or a greater pension than that provided for herein, but who, by reason of any wound, injury or disease which there is probable cause to believe originated in said service in line of duty, and not the result of his own mis- conduct or bad habits or other known cause occurring since such service, is now disabled, in whole or in part, for procur- ing his subsistence by manual labor shall, upon making due proof of the facls, under Juch regulations as may be prescribed by the proper authority not inconsistent with the provisions of this act be placed upon the list of pensioners of the United States, and be entitled 10 receive pension, during the continuance of such disa- biiity, at a rate proT ortionate to the degree thereof the true physical condition of the claimant to be ascertained and certified as pro- vid by law upon examination hya competent Board of Surgeons duly appointed, such pen sion to begin at the date ot filing application therefor.
 That in all applications under general pen sion laws, including this act when it appears by record evidence that the applicant Was re- gularly enlisted and mustered into the service, and served for period of thee months or more that fact shall be sufficient prima facie evidence that he was then LII good health and free from disease or cause of disability for which he claims pension.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Hanged for Twenty Murders.
TWO MEN WHO MADE A TRADE OF KILL
 ING EXECUTED IN VIENNA.

Hugo Schenck and Karl Schlossarek, who murdered twenty servant girls, were hanged at Vienna. An altar had been fitted up in the prison, and mass was said, after which both the culprits par took of the sacrament and prayed earnest, ly and fervently. On the way from their cells to the place of execution the con- demned men answered the responses to the office for the dead which the priests. who accompanied them to the spot, un- der the posts where the fatal nooses were adjusted, were reciting. The word was given, and the prisoners were drawn up and slowly strangled to death.
 Karl Schenck, brother of Hugo who was also implicated to a certain exten- with Hugo and Schlossarek, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
 The Schencks were the sons of a judge in Silesia, who educated them we'll. They associated themselves with SchIos- sarek, confirmed criminal, and with other bad characters. It is not uncom- mon in Vienna for servants who have saved money to advertise for husbands, Hugo Schenck, married man, living apart from his wife, used to answer such advertisements, sometimes under pre- tence of being an engineer in receipt of good salary, and occasionally as wealthy aristocrat with contempt for class prej- uoices. He would meet the girls by appointment, and, after paying court to them, induce them to draw their money out of the bank and accompany him on a journey to get married. They would go to some retired spot where Schenck had arranged that his accomplices should be in readiness, and together they would straDgle or shoot the girl, secure her property, conceal her body and return quickly to town to plan fresh murders.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
LATEST NEWS NOTES.
Happenings of Interest to All,
 At Home and Abroad.
ENGLAND SHAKEN.
Severe Earthquake Shock in the Eastern
 Counties.

At 9:3O o'clock Tuesday morning an earth quake shock of considerable folce was felt in the eastern counties of England. Localities in Essex and Suffolk were the scenes of great est disturbance. At Ipswich, the capital of Suffolk county, the shock was so severe that the walls of the houses were perceptibly shaken, plates were rattled and bells rung.
 The shock was still more severe at Colchester, in Essex. The concussion lasted half minute. The first symptom Mas deep, rnmblng sound, portentous and awe-inspnlng. This was speedily followed by a quaking and shaking of all the buildings The church bells sounded as though swayed by unseen hands. The tall chimney stacks of the factories crashed m ruins to the earth and other lofty structures were destroyed The spire of one of the largest churches in the city, 150 feet in height. fell with an awful crash to the ground. Jn one part of the city fire was caused by the shock It is impossible to estimate the damage, but it is known to be great. In the private houses the greatest confusion prevailed. Tables were overturned, chairs swayed aud nodded, and then fell sprawhng upon the floor. The china and glassware in cnpboards and sideboards rattled together and were frequently shattered, while pictures and other ornaments upon the walls were loosened from their fastenings and fell to the floor. The people were terror stricken. Men, women and children rushed shrieking into the streets, where their agonizing cries and pale faces made most impressive scene.
 At Chelmsford, likewise Tn Essex, and only about thirty miles from London, the shock was also severe aud the people were filled with terror and dismay. At Souihend, the watering-place near the mouth of the Thames, the earth trembled for miles around Ths windows of many dwellings were broken, chimneys were dashed to the earth and crock cry and glassware were smashed. At Shoebury ness the shock was distinctly felt It was also perceptible at Bury Nt. Edmunds, while at Nal den the town hall and private houses were swayed several times.
 The wave passed from the South to the North The shock was felt in the Strait, Lon don.
 The duration of the shock at Ipswich is esti- mated at three seconds.
 The earthquake has caused general feeling of alarm and insecurity throughout England.
 At Colchester child was killed and a wo- mans skull was fractured. The woman Is in precarious condition. There were many ndr- row escapes. The fine old parish church at LaDgenhoe was demolished, and the place looks as if it had been bombarded. An invalid at Wiven- hoe died from terror. The damage at Wiven- hoe alone is e4,00O. At Coggeshall a number of school girls rushed panic stricken into the streets and many of them were crushed.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Gen, Gordon Cut O6.

The news of the massacre of the Egyptian refugees shows that Gen. Gordon is practically cut off from communication with Cairo. Sey- eral tribes are said to have risen between Khar toum and Berber, and others are said to medi- tate an attack upon Khartoum itself. Gen. Gordon is probably very well able to take care of himself. He has 5000 men under him, and sufficient arms to enrol at least as many more. The arsenal is well supplied, and his steamers will enable him to clear the river. But the situation is exceedingly critical Der Der, the town now threatened by the rebels, has 5000 inhabitants. who live in mud huts which line the banks of the river for distance of several miles, All the military operations which have been conducted from SuAkim have had for their object the opening of the route from that place to Berber. The distance be- tween these two places is 280 miles, which it has been proposed to span with railway which would open out all of the Soudan country east of the Nile. and bring it into direct communi- cation with Egypt and the commerce of the Red Sea. Berber is garrisoned by 200 bashi- bazouks and 300 Egyptians. with one gun.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
s,OOO PERSONS MAssACRED.
ShCndy Captured and Meu, Women and
 Children Slaughtered.

The Paris Fjgario's correspondent at Cairo sends the following details of the recent Shendy massacres'
 'Threc hundred Egyptian troops and 600 non-combatants. pickering to make the haz- arduus attempt to march to Berber to starving ns' de of Sheudy. set ont from the latter place on the 18th instant. Part of the number went slowly by steamer down the river, whil.. the others marched along the river bank. When two hours distance from Shendy they were attacked by Arabs and after short fight all the troops excepting a few were massared. The Arabs afterward captured Sn ndy. The Egyptian troops there had discarded their arms and uniforms in the hope of being spared Few, however, escaped the general massacre. Two thousand men, women and children were slaughtered. Many of them were refugees from Khartoum."
 The London Standards correspondent at Cairo says: ''Gen. Gordon has sent telegram to Sir Evelyn Barring expressing the utmost in- dignation at the manner in which he has been abandoned by the English government, and saying that henceforth he will cut himself en- tirely adrift from those who have deserted him, on whom will rest he blood -guiltiness oS all lives hereafter lost ill the Soudan."
 It is believed that the Government has de- termined to dispatch the utmost available force of all arms of the Egyptian army to khartoum. It is hoped that the force vii be ready to start in six weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30

 Are having quite a success, says a Mrs. TRAIL. I have been practicing medicine for thirty years, and have had some very difficult cases. know of one man who came from England. His was severe case of kidney complaint He was a great sufferer, and had almost given up hopes of finding relief. After he had used four bottles of the medicine gave him he was relieved through the natural channel of piece of oxolate of lime calculus fully as large as a hazel nut, of a very ire yular shape, somewhat like grain of corn when popped open. It was of dark brown color. It passage was of course ae- companied by very severe and cutting pains. am pleased to say he is a well man now. A full account of the matter appeared in the Banner of Light" at the time, and was much commented on by the medical fra ternity.
 Not long ago I had thres or four cases of dropsy. One of tEem lived twenty miles from here. In these cases sometimes the persons swell to an enormous size.
 I could enumerate any number of persons who have despaired of getting well, and l have cured them, as prescribe neyer-fail- ing medicine-one that have used in all similar cases for six years, namely, Hunts Remedy; and give it to them in the original package, and after the most thorough and exhaustive provings I am fully convinced of its superior merits and specific action upon the diseases for which it is recommended. In short, Hunts Remedy cures when every thing else fails.
 MRs. FLAvIA A. TmALL, NJ. D.
 Poauonock, Conn, May 31, 1883.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Fl AIahdI Defeated.

Sir Evelyn Barring, the English Minister to Egypt received a letter from General Gordon, dated Khartoum, April 9, in which he says that merchant who was twelve days on h,s jour ney from Fl Obeid, had arrived at Khartoum and reports that serious revolt against the Mahdi has taken place among the tribes who bave hitherto been warm supporters of the False Prophet. The Sheiks of the Fagallat tribes becoming dissatisfied at the Mahdi's ad- ministration of affairs openly rebelled against his rule and withdrew their tribes from his camp. The Mahdi, slImmuniug his supporters, attempted to cbastise the rebels, but the latter turned on the Mahdi's forces and after des perate battle defeated them, the Mahdi losiug heavily in the battle. The next d;y the en- gsgement was resumed when the Mahdi was again defested with great loss. The Fagallat tribes also lost many men i'll both fights The merchant reports that when he left Fl Obeid the Fagallat tribes had the Mahdi surrounded and would undoubtedly compel him 10 sur render.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
AN IMPORTANT BILL.
To Prevent the Importation of Labor.

The bill to protect American laborers re- ported favorably to the U. s. Senate fiom the Committee on Education and Labor by Mir. George, provides that the importation O. emi- grafton from any foreign country into any place within the jurisdiction of the United States of any alien under any agreement, ex- pressed or implied, that such alien shall work, labor for or in any wise serve, in said iurisdic- tion, any person or importation, shall here after be prohibited; that every such agreement shall be considered null and void; that any advance of the cost of transportation, or any part thereof, or agreement to pay or secure such transportation of any alien to any place within the jurisdiction ei the United States, made by any person en- gagged in the mining, manufacturing, building or transportation, or by any corporation what ever, shall hereafter be prohibited. The bill provides penalty of S50J for each and every violation of it's provisions, and provides fine of S1, 900 for every master or officer of a vessel who shall bring such laboTers here.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Revenue Receipts.

The collections of internal revenue during the first nine months of the fs- cal year ending June 30, 1884, were as follows: From spirits, $55, 497, 1893, an increase of $2,1O2, ,440 over the corre- spending period of the previous year; from tobacco, SIS, ,S54, ,535, a decrease of SIS, 755, ,393; from fermented liquors, SIP, ,658, ,859, an increase of $S95, 773; from banks and bankers, g, ,392, a de- crease of s, 741, ,534; from miscellaneous sources $40, 904, decrease of S6, ,006,- 539. The aggregate receipts were $87,- 454, OS4, which is $20, 505, ,253 less than the collections for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
BuII.Grense Butter.

The bill prohibiting the manufacture and sale of oleomargarine in New York State having been signed by the Governor, it has now be- come law. Nevertheless, one of the largI st wholesale dealers in the imitation butter in New York city declares his determi- nation to continue the safe of the article. He says that he is now fitting up stall in the new Jefferson Market, and there will offer oleomargarine and butter inc for sale on their merits, that is, for what they are. If he is arrested for so doing, he will contest the law on the ground of it's un- constitutionality and says that there is no doubt of his snccess in Ihe suit.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
He Rode on a Pass.

In the case of Mary A. Scybolt against the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company, the Court of Appeals of New York State has decided that 6 railroad corporation is responsible for the death, by an accident on its road, of 8 person riding on free pass Daniel H. Seybolt, the husband of the plaintiff, was a postal clerk working on defendants rail- road. He was killed by an accident on the road at Tioga, Pa. in 1881 His widow brought a suit to recover S5, 900. The company set up the defence that as the deceased was travelling on a free pass, the plaintiff could not recover. She obtained 8 judgment for S1, ,500 at the trial court, and, on appeal by the company. in the General Term, and now in the court of last resort.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
An Indian Massacre.

man named A. Johnson, who was present at the recent battle between Navajoes and Whites at MItchells place on the lower San Juan River, in Southern Colorado, says both Indians and whites began firing. After about twenty-five shots had been exchanged the In dians retreated across the river, leaving one dead on the ground. None of the whites were hurt. The whites then proceeded to throw up Notifications. The women showed great nerve, carrying tubs of water for use in case of siege. When Johnson reached Bowens Ferry a Navajo came in and reported that Utes had killed all the whites at Mitchelfs place. There were about 20 whites there, nearly half of whom were women.