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Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-06

NIL. Grover, who has just returned from Pueblo, where he had taken quantity of ore for reduction, brings back the following schedule Of rates ot the Pueblo smelling and refining com. pany: Dry ores, silver, go per cent ot o1 and nav for balance SIS per ounce; less S20 per ton for treatment and freight from Tucson. Lead ores, silver and gold same as above; lead from 10 to 29 per cent, 25 cents per unit, freight and treatment. Sl9 per ton; 3O to S9 per cent, 30 cents per unit, freight and treatment SIS per ton; 40 to i9 per cent, 8 cents per unit, freight ana trastment. sI7 per ton; 50 per cent. and ovar. 35 cents per unit, treatment and freight, sl6 per ton. Ores carrying less than ten per cent. lead are considered dry ores. These rates are for full car load lots, only.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-06
Copper.

A copper mine in Africa, operated by English capital, paid dividend oi S10O,O00 in London in September.
 The fire back of the eighth level in the Calumet & Hecla mine, of Michigan, is out, and the full operations of the industry are under headvay again.
 The shipment of ore and matte from Montana in August are given as 7.lJO tons, representing about 2,400 tons fine, or the same as the previous month.
 The visible supply at present is S,S5l tons less than on the list of October. 1883. when values were @ higher and 206j0 tons less than Tn 1SSO, when val ues were e6 per ton higher.
 The consumption of copper Tn and export from England continues on a most extraordinary scale, the deliveries for the past nine months having been 14,765 tons greater than last year, and 20,462 tons more than leo2
 The Chili exports for the year so far, up to the lst inst, equal 34 O9S tons tiue. The stocks of Chili produce on hand are equal to 22,5l6 tons fine. Stocks of other than Chili produce are 9,l97 tons, and there are sfloat 9,l53 tons from ChilI and l,200 tons from Australia The total visible supply is, therefore, 42,0l6 tons of fine copper.
 The exports from the port of New York during the week ending October 20. were S69,670 pounds; total since January l, 15,542,O93 pounds for cor responding period Of 1883.
 For the first nine months this year the imports of copper from Chll to Liverpool, Swansea and London, ag- gregated 22,62S tons of fine copper; and from all countries these ports have re- ceiyed 62.736 tons in all.
 The United Verde copper property, Yavapai county, A. T., has paid its own CTS the sum of S7SS, 45l, less expenses Of working. Of this amount the copper was valued at S549,500 and the silver s237, 7,95L 50 says the Superintendents report.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-06

HE runners of the great battle in the Cs1sneas prove to have been grossly exaggerated and the affair was but a snpest in teapot. There is, however, ,e.ling of insecurity and lack of y,O.e:tion to American life and prop .ry along the line which requires the si12tion of s strong and vigorous r,i,y upon the part of our government.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-06

HESTER A. ARTHUR exhibited his ,,i sense in adopting the advice of the S---Ey to appoint s day of Thanksgiv- :-. slse the good people of Tucson -;,.,,ot have had the opportunity to lr,s the suggestion of the Star and ..J,s.e Il the good old fashioned
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-06

IrIs probable that Congress will at- tach more dignity and importance to the position of Vice-PresIdent than that office has been heretofore clothed with. A mere fisurehead m the Senate, with further usefulness only Tn case of &C., cident is a condition of doubtful honor to aspire to. Any Cabinet officer out ranks the vice-president in importance and patronage. He is, in fact, mere supernumerary or reserve for pos sible contingency. He is available only in the event of a natio nal bereavement, when his genius scintillates amid the gloom of a sorrowful people. As the second dignitary of nation, he IS a nothing in practice, where he should share honors and responsibilities com
 mensurste with his rank. Congress should create proper sphere for this ornamental official and set him at work.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-06

7yr Clifton Clarion urges Hon. c. c. ,.,-bsns for President of the Council. ,.;'s worthy suggestion. NIT. Stephens ,.,sssss abundant ability, is a splendid ..,i,ueutarian, and would make a t.ri,u. presiding officer. We second 4. -1sriou's motion.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-06

For the want Of other excitement, the local elements will make warm cam- paign for the " election
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

why pay rent when, by making the same
monthly payments to the Merchants and
Mechanics Building aud Loan Association, you
can sccsrc your own home In short time
Merchants, mechanics, clerks. lahurcrs and
others desiring TO own their own homes can do
50 10y making monthly payments to this ussO.
Cinton-in many cases of loss amount than
they urC now paying for rent to greedy land
lords IT you arc not rcndy to build AZ present
but contemplate doing so al some future datn
take stock IN this association now, for tho
longer you hold your stock before borrowing
on II the less interest yuu will have To pay
when you do borrow, and the shorter time you
will have To pay your monthly miscellaneous
The hooks arc now open for subscription To tho
fourth series of stock in this association. For
Information apply To any of the officers or to
W. \. BDSNNGE, Secretary,
Room =, Solcdad Block, Southeast Corner
Houston and SOlodad Streets.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26
ADVERTISING RATES I



Special rates given on larger space and long
time Advertisements
Legal advertisements 81 90 per inch first in
sertion; 20 cents per inch each subsequent In.
sertion. Trustees sales 81 On per Inch first In.
,srtion; 81 cents each insertion afterwards.
Reading matter, editorial page, % cents per
line each insertion. Local columns 20 cents
srtt insertion; lOcents first week, scents after
fst week. Special rates ON ~ aud lN lines
running for month.
Home Advertisements payable ON nrst Of
snch month. Transient advertising payable In
advance. only metal cuts printed
All contracts must he approved by the Busi.
re.s Manager.
Subscribers not receiving their paper will
please mako complaint to the ONCE. Sub.
scribers are warned not TO pay their suhscrip-
ZION except upon presentation Of properly
receiptcd bill from this Office.
THOMAS II. JOHNSON.
business Manager.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

The great needs of San Antonio just
now is a man at the head Of the city ad-
ministration who realizes what is needed
in the way Of sewers. streets, ETC., and
who is ready and willing to advocate
them at all times.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

STATE ENGINEER BRrrroS gives the fol-
lowing railway statistics in his forth
coming annual report: "Total number
OF locomotives on Texas roads, Gsl; total
number Of passenger cars on Texas
roads, 37I; total number Of baggage, ex-
press and mail cars on Texas roads, 1871;
total number OF freight cars on Texas
roads, l7,OOI; total number Of other cars
on Texas roads, 2l2; total number OF
miles of steel rails on Texas roads, 27sI;
total number II miles Of iron rails on
Texas roads, Jl7S."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26
BARGAIN COLUMN.
Parties Wishing 10 Buy, Rent or
Sell Should Consult this
Column.
ArlNr Farm OF 100 ACRES, FOR SALE.


Fine tract Of land of LOO 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, at a bar
gain. Address, r. b. johnson. this
office, or j. w. Bradley, Real Estate
Agent, san Antonio. 5-5-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

on Avenue c. No. 1909, fronting east on
Milan square. Has 10 rooms, bath room;
stables and carriage room; all the mod
ern conyeniences; double parlors. water
and gas. A special bargain can be had
by applying at once, as the owner has
left the city and wants to sell.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

The Legislature will have to settle
that cash balance question and provide
temporary means TO tide over the de-
deficiency in the revenues Of the State
until the tax levy Is made.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

4 four room cottage, two galleries,
hall, stable, carriage house, well water
and irrigable land, for sale, $1,000
young fruit trees, shrubbery and shade
on place.
five room cottage, stable, carriage
room, plenty of shade, and hydrant
water. Price 5000.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26
HEALTH IS WEALTH.

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In insanity and leading TO misery, decay and
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docs not eject o cure Guarantees 10 sued only
by JOHN o. WEST co.,
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

Solid body Of land, well erased, 10 miles
fronting on the Rio Grande; 1900 Sheep,
1900 Goats and 100 head of Horses.
Price OF ranch and live stock and also
All equipments inclusive, quick sale,
t4V'OoO. Address D. W. Bradley or T. b.
johnson, San Antonio, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

Located half mile from railroad; already
developed by shaft Axe feet and 1875 feet
deep, fine vein of coal in sight. Sample
TO be seen at the Office Of San Antonio
Light.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

"WE 30 not know" says the kerens
Light, "what the sentiment Of the ma
jority OF the people Of Texas are In re-
gard to the carrying of pistols or other
concealed weapons, but we do think that
the penalty for carrying pistols or other
concealed weapons should be increased.
In the first place what law-abiding citl-
zen Of this county wants to be forced to
carry weapons to defend himself against
his nearest nelghbor? If his neighbor
and he has any little difficulty he well
knows hat his neighbor carries the or
binary pistol in his hip pocket and that
he would stand no show if he should
want personal satisfaction from the
aforesaid nelghbor, and consequently he
suffers great many indlgnities that
otherwise he would resent If he knew
the laws would not condemn and convict
him."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

A five room cottage. house and lot, on
Mckinney street. Fine brick cistern,
fruit and shade trees and flowers. A
cheap piece of property at $1,000 Ad-
dress T. b. johnson. LIGIIT office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

-Four () lots and two outhouses, OF
three rooms each, on Crockett street
for Sll00. Terms easy.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

New Time Gard In Eject October re. 1854.
I. & q. N. Railroad.
DEPARTURES
For ~. LOUIS, via Mo. Poetic route is0 p. m.
Fur ~ Louis, via |. ". route - II Goa m.
For Laredo ......... ...... $50 q IN.
ARRIVALS.
Froa - f.ouis, via Mo. Pacific atn o. m.
From 81. Louis. via Iron Mountain ,'Ap m.
From Laredo ............ ..... ...... as y m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

THE exhibit Of reptiles, frogs, beetles,
etc., seems to have got good position
at the New Orleans fair, somewhat
ahead Of the other products.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26
g., II. & 5. A. RAILROAD.
FRIDAY. December %. 1884.

WHAT has become OF the free grass
idea? Like Pleasanton's blue grass
craze, has 1t given place for some other
excitement?
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

THE question of reduction of the city
limits will be one of considerable mo-
nent in the new charter proposition
and there will need to be much wisdom
and good argument displayed before the
matter Is satisfactorily settled
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

BLANco county has just got through
with very disagreeable duty, being the
permanent location OF the county seat
In which Blanco City was the point Sc
lscted. County seat wars are generally
never ending, and they have the effect
to unssttls values, make enemies, and
otherwise create trouble among peace
ful people, and TO this end Blanco
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

Six fine building lots on Alazan creek,
near Krisch property.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

Rntered At Postonicc nj san Antonio, Tcvns,
Ms SECOND class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

1HE proposed changes for the new city
charter will be found In the LIGnT to-
day, and will be published for several
weeks, In order that the public may
study the provisions before IL is
adopted. That change which gives the
City Council more power to provide
funds for city improvements Is to be
found in section a.. and it reads as fol-
lows: THAT the City Council shall
have power to borrow money on the
credit Of the city, and issue bonds there
for, to an amount not to exceed $4,000
during any one fiscal year. To make u
loan exceeding $4,000 the question
must be submitted to the property tax
payers, voters Of the city, and IL sus-
tanned by n majority OF the votes polled,
such loan shall be lawful, provided such
bonds shall not be sold at less than par
nor bear a greater rate of interest than I
per cent" 1t will be seen that while this
provision gives the Council little
more latitude in the way of
providing for public improvements that
bonds at par. and the interest of ! per
cent. is not burdensome, the bonds be-
ing sold simply on the credit Of the
city which makes il absolutely neoes-
sary for the Couhcil to keep that credit
up by wise and particularly economical
legislation. Men who buy bonds will
not invest where there is great extrava-
gance, and the Council have but one
thing to do, and that is to keep their ex-
penditures in proportion to the needs of
the city. This provision certainly should
be satisfactory TO the most careful Of
taxpayers or that class of citizens who
desire TO see the city get value received
for the money it spends.
Little Joker" is the best smoking to-
haCCO.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

The sewerage proposition would have
kept away the dull times OF the last six
months, had 1t carried, and the city
would have been the gamer all around,
and men who worked against that propo-
sition should be kept in the background
in the municipal affairs, because that
prejudice might extend to the other i'm
provements that are needed and will be
made.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

City and Blanco county are TO be con-
graduated on the result Of the recent
election there.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

THE Committee Of One Hundred will
meet tomorrow night at the District
court room. Primary meetings will also
be held Saturday night In the different
wards to elect delegates to convention
to be held on Tuesday, to put ticket
In the field.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26
PROPOSALS
For The Renting Of Rock QuarrieS for
the Year 1885.
MAYORS OFFICE. !
CITY or SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
Doce VI Der n, 1884

Proposals will no received at this once until
Saturday, " m, December "a. 1884. Bidders
will have TO furnish a bond OF $500 that they
will comply with the City Ordinances rCsulat-
Ing the rock quArries during the term of thor
lease,
The city reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. Bids to be endorsed Proposals for
Renting OF Rock Quarries, and addressed to
l2-l7-st J. II. FRENCH, Mayor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

Mrs. Burrows proposition to superin-
tend n public soup house for deserving
poor, should not be allowed 10 drop out
Of sight. Charity is supposed to cover
a multitude OF sins, and there is need OF
great and well directed charity in the
city Just now.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

Published daily, except Sunday at siO East
commerce street Delivered by carriers
throughout the city nj iOcents n weeA payable
to our agent. Single copies for sale by ncws-
boys at cents Subscription, per year 81 70.
In advance.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

The Gainesville Independent Office
has been purchased by Messrs, Wilson
and Frame, who have enlarged the
paper to seven column size, and change
the name TO the Daily Times. The
initial number under the new manage
ment is well filled with interesting local
news, and the LIGHT wishes the Times
great success and prosperity.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

TnE Congressional majorities in Texas
were extremely liberal, and took about
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

The cold weather Of the past week
seems to be the tail end OF the wave
which visited portions Of the North and
West, and is still reported from that sec
ton. But then it is not so cold us Gal
weston will experience in the defeat of
the Eads bill.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-26

This space is reserved for r.
Becker's Furniture Empori-
nm, 10 West Commerce St.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20
Valuable Information.

The Norristown Iit,aA gives this val uable information concerning roller. skating filtration
 Lying on the nigh, side, My hear, is at your feet"
 Standing on your nose "I have no objection to a mother in-lAv."
 Lying on your back Assist me-"
 One leg in the air Catch me"
 Two legs in the air Mashed"
 One skate in your mouth, Crushed again."
 Hitting the back of your head with your heels: ]" am gone"
 Suddenly placing your legs horizontally on the floor like the letter V indicates, "l am parslyzed."
 Punching your neighbor on the stomach with your left foot, I'm on to your little game"
 A backward flip of the heels and sud. den cohesion of the knees to the floor inc dicates May skate the next music with you2"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Affections, also a posi- tive and radical cure for Nervous De- bility and all Nervous Complaints, after having tested it's wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, has felt 1t his duty to make it known to his suffer- ing fellows. Actuated by this motive and a desire to relieve human suffering, will send free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe, in German, French or Eng fish, with full directions for preparing and using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this paper, ". A. MOVES, I4o Powe>'5 Biock, RoeI<sk<y, ~ Y.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20
The Home Of the Snake Charmer.
tExchange.l


 A London correspondent describes a visit to the house in Wellington Road Ss. Johns Wood, of Miss Florence Si John, who is to-day perhaps the most popular singer in light opera in England The visitor finds himself in cosy par Tor:
 "There comes noiselessly upon the scene a lady of type of beauty seldom seen in these northern latitudes, and who seems to belong 10 a sunnler cline than ours.
 There is a languor in her air and sleepy voluptuousn'1 in her somewhat hmond-shaped eyes which sugges, an eastern ancestry, though in the dimples round her pretty mouth mischlei- loving smiles disport themselves with strange inconsistency. She throws herself with A somewhat wearied air on to a divan GOV. cred with large deer skin, and ia he, costume of pale blue makes one Of those pretty pictures with which we are familiar n the stage. lt is Florence $. John, the most charming of English premieres, nov the equally charming wife of Nj Mariua She tells us she Is nearly worn out with the " snake business. Having long been accustomed to charm her audiences across the fooiiights, she consented. in an evil moment for herself, to ess ty the task of charming serpents upon the stage for their amusement We were not ag all surprised to hear that the snakes were fond of their charmer, and looked quite naturally for a kiss at the close of their performance. The only difficulty was that they displayed an inclination to hug as she hung them round her neck and on her arms, which, fer our part, we thought to be but an indication of appreciative taste on the part of the reptiles"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20
Hard Tiu,ss.
lHleemingtea TAroueh Maa.l

leioemingtoa Through Mail.l
 TAe present distress in financial maj. ters is felt la all the walks of life. TAa other day an Irish woman visited one Of the 6ness residences in Bloomingtun and asked for aid h ths plAin,ise language of one who lacks the necessarses of life.
 Haze, mum, 1 am soofesin', mo hooshand was kilt intoirely wid thsr rail. road last summer, an Ol haint had . elissed dhrop Av bosAia' to aas.sk ass three wakesS
 "Poor woman !" the lady of the house sympathetically replied, ''I know you must have suffered. Times are very hard, now, and l, too, am deprived of even the necessities of life. have not had hns one seal-skin sacqae this winter, and we are so s,raightcned that have only had a chance to wear it to the theatre eight times during the entire season"
 "Och, hegorrat' cried the hegras, " oi pity yea, an' SO Oi do. Poor, sutfeTin' angel, here Is A half dollar 10 go to the show this blissed noigh, oi kia wash an' make livia', but yersilt poor crashes, has 50 depind upon the charities av a eo~ld and whoite~ livered world"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20

xf0HSIGte0 /TOW N< OGTWdH, /Op FH< HTA0H-
 5dW TrGveLer by Her. s. S1ce<f.
 
 A long time ago there lived and reigned in Persia king upon whom Allah had showered many blessings. He was wise and just and his subjects loved him. He would have been very happy if he had only had son to succeed him on the throne, but this favor was denied. The wise king had spent his whole life in im- proving the moral and intellectual status of his subjects, and it grieved him much to know that when his own life ended the fabric of his genius and tol would crum- ble to pieces At last, however, this dread was removed. He had two favor- ite sultanas, and each of them bore him on the same day and the same hour, and what was more singular, the two children wee born at precisely the same time, so that it was impossible to determine which was the older. This coincidence distressed the king, inasmuch as he could not de eide which of the sons had the right to succeed him on the throne.
 The king consulted with his wise men, and at last came to the conclusion that the princes should receive precisely the same education and training as if they were only one person. The king hoped that they would be actuated by the same motives and impulses, and agree to jointly rule the kingdom. They were never sep arated from each other. They studied, played and slept together. What was given to one was given to the other. What one did the other did also
 And thus the wish of the king was full filled. The two princes had become so accustomed to each other, that they looked alike, walked alike, talked alike and thought alike. After they had