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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11

1.-THE most thoroughly eloquent and efec-
tive speeches ever made in the Texas Legis-
la,ure," says the Fort Worth Gazette, "were
pronounced by two negroes, and both were Of
the same general import-a slaves devotion
to 'old marster and mistiss.' The following
is an extract from one Of the speeches
There can be no great race enmi,y between
as. This cannot come while my old mar'ter
and mistiss live. No, nor while their children
and mine survive. They were kind and gen.
erous TO me. knew no want OF to-day or
care for the morrow when was their property.
Look a, these wrinkled, rou hands. They
tell the tale. They tell how toiled for them.
And the story is not ended. They are old
and helpless now, and live as | once did, in
little cabin, and still toll for them. send
them half of every dollar drew from the State
Treasury, and when their daughter, beau,i-
full aud good girl, whom used to carry when
she was child in these strong arms, was mar
ried not long sgo, I sent her check for
$1,000. Have not the right to ask you, gen.
tlemen Of the majority, to deal generously
with my racer"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11

On easy terms, and at your own price, Ia now
offered 20 those who wish to make 500 per
cent. on an Investment In six months. For
special bargains send for our printed list.
HILTON 4 YDUNG,
No. ~ West Houst en- street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11
FRIDAY, JANUARY IL, 1854.

A NUMBER Of bills have been reported in
the Legislature looking to the establishment
aud advancement Of the free schools of the
State.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11

IT BEGINS to look like we would have the
old familiar political war whoop this year.
Already Buckner and Blaine are preparing to
exhibit their political rag baby to the country,
and il the Republicans unfurl the CORY shirt
there will be music in the air, for certainty.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11

THE Uvalde Hesperian attempts to blast
the good name of the LIGHT by saying that il
has Congressional aspirations. The rewards
of politics are too mesgre to offer any induce
ments in that respect and the Hesperian is
mistaken in its conclusions. The LIGHT is
not chump by very large majority.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11
1884.
HARPER'S WEEKLY.
ILLUSTRATED.

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Illustrated Weekly Journals. BY its unparti. posi-
ton in politics. its admirable illustrations, its care
fully chosen serials short stories, sketches and poems
contributed by the foremost ar III and authors Of the
dayit carries Instruction and entertainment thou
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1t will always be the aim Of the publishers to make
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family newspaper in the world, and in pursuance Of
this design TO present constant improvement in all
those features which have gained for il the conf
denee, sympathy and support Of its large army Of
readers.
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11
City Proclamation

MAYORS OFFICE.
City OF San Antonio, December q, 1888.
by virtue OF the authority conferred on me
by the charter and ordinances Of the city, l.,
James II. French. Mayor of the city Of Anto-
MO. do Issue this, my proclamation, ordering
and directing that an election be held in this
city, on the
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11

trated addresses that have come to hand, and
the Jimplecute has the thanks Of the LIGHT
for copy.
IT BEGINS to look like we would have the
old familiar political war whoop this year.
Already Buckner and Blaine are preparing to
exhibit their political rag baby to the country,
and il the Republicans unfurl the CORY shirt
there will be music in the air, for certainty.
THE Uvalde Hesperian attempts to blast
the good name OF the LIGHT by saying that il
has Congressional aspirations. The rewards
Of politics are too meagre to offer any induce
ments in that respect, and the Hesperian is
mistaken in its conclusions. The LIGHT is
not chump by very large majority.
THE Legion Monthly Magazine. published
by F. Weber Benton, St. Louis, has been re-
ceived. The initial number is a beauty,
geographically, while the reading matter is
most interesting and entertaining, and the
Illustrations are excellent II is devoted to
great extent to the interests of the order of
Legion Of Honor, and the price is only ST.
per year, or 40 cents a copy.
The Ga'esville Advance philosopher most
truthfully says: "Of all the evil elements in
q community the scandal monger stand pre-
eminently ahead. The person who, with
malice aforethought, handles recklessly the
character or reputation of a neighbor has
hardly reached plane for Christian forbear-
snce or consideration. We have far more re-
spect for the one who in the stiffness of night,
murders his victim, than one who will scatter
acrimonious seeds Of scandal to destroy the
character ola neighbour"
THE Legislature has got to work; that is,
II the large number Of bills already introduced
Is any indication. But II is also quite clear
that the settlement Of the fence cutting
troubles, by special legislation, is long ways
OF. The members seem to have each,
individually and collectively, gone into the
special session with a chip on his shoulder,
and is quite anxious for some one to knock it
of SO far the discussion OF the question
has developed wide range Of disagreemeuts,
which is very likely to result in no practical
good. Large numbers Of stock men are in
Austin at the present time, which fact will
have some effect in delaying the needed
legislation.
AN AUSTIN special to the News, speaks Of
the vacant United States Judgship as follows:
at is talked freely in Republican circles to-
night that Jack Evans will be nominated for
United States Judge for the Galveston dis
trict tomorrow. Evans and his friends seem
to be perfectly convinced OF this, and also
have no fears Of the Ultimate confirmation Of
the nomination by the Senate. Mr.. Evans
claims that Senator Coke is his friend, and
will vote for his confirmation. He promises
toNcesse being partisan politician il he gets
onthe bench. Evans is the toughest Repub-
lean in Texas; ys. he is a native OF South
Carolipa, was a secessionist and fought four
years ia the Confederate army. II the Presi-
dent nomina,es some one other than him
there will be some badly disappointed and
deceived Republicans in Texas"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11
Second Monday in January, 1884,

Cilthl for the following officers, to-wit:
One Alderman in each ward to I'LL vacancies
occasoned by the expiration OF the term OF
service Of the following Alderman, viz; J. N.
Gallagher, ward No. I; Augustus Belknap,
ward No. 2; II. T.. Degenor, ward No. o. Emil
Nigel, ward No. 4.
The polls will be opened in the different
wards from o'clock a. IN. until O'Clock p.
m. at the following places, to-wit First ward,
Recorders Office. presiding officer Henry Cole
man; Second ward, 30 Acequia street, opposite
Veramendi street, presiding officer q. q. Artz;
Third ward, Alamo, presiding oificer Edward
Rische; Fourth ward, 207 Alamo street, near
Villita street, presiding ofiicer O. X. Bren-
neman.
The election will be held and returns be
made In accordance with an ordinance govern
ms elections, chapter 10, revised ordinances
OF 1880.
In testimony whereof hereunto sign my
name and have caused the seal of the city to
be affixed, this the 22nd of December. 1885.
IL. ST. j. II. FRENCH,
Mayor City OF San Antonio.
Z. p. CLAUDoN, City Clerk. E-5t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11

making a total mileage of $500 miles. 1t
reaches the upper waters Of the Mississippi
and the Missouri to New Orleans, to Colum.
bus, Mississippi, and to Helena, Arkansas,
and to Ell Paso and to Laredo on the Rio
Grande; to Galveston. on the Gulf of Mex
leo; and goes through Jefferson City, the cap
ital Of Missouri; Little Rock, the capital OF
Arkansas; Austin, the capital of Texas; Lin
coin, the capital OF Nebraska, and has crossed
the Rio Grande, and is making its way into
the Republic Of Mexico. 1t has a grand
rolling stock equipment Of more than &C. 600
cars and more than 100 locomotives. Its
gross earnings for the past year were nearly
$3S, ooo, 900, and the earnings were not less
than S., 200, 900 in excess Of its expenses. It
handles oyer s, 200, 600 tons Of freight year,
and carries about 4 600, 900 passengers year,
an average OF 60 miles"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11

UNDER the head OF "Bohemians Abroad"
the Houston Age speaks as follows Of the
Missouri Pacific railway system: eve re-
member along in the fifties the people were
very proud of the Missouri Pacific, that had
hen built as far as Kirkwood, about - miles
from the court house. They are prouder now
Of the Missouri Pacific. But it reaches fur
Their than Krkwood. 1t has ceased to be
mere line, and has passed into system, and
embraces the
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-11

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Entered at postoflce at san Antonio, Texas.
a. second-class matter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08
Mistaken For a Burglar.

Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock
Mr.. Geo. Hendricks, who was sleeping
ON the ground floor at his home on
Main street was startled from his
sleep by some one christening the
shutters OF the window near his bed.
He arose and run up stairs procured
his pistol and leaned out of the sec
ond story window and called "who's
there" No answer was given, but the
man began hasty retreat. Mr.. Hen
bricks then called to him to halt
which he failed to obey. Mr.. Hen
bricks then fired, infiicting it is feared
a serious wound in the side of the Of
fender, who afterward was Unidentified
as Mr.. Jack Davidson formally a resi-
dent of GAINESVILLE, who had been alb
sent for some time. Mr.. Davidson re-
membered MI. Hendricks residence as
the old Cumberland Presbyterian
church, he was intoxicated and in the
dark did not recognize any changes,he
thought that he would go in the
church and sleep during the remain
der of the night, this is the explana-
ton of this rather peculiar and I'M
pleasant accident.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08
A Good Thing.

The Farmers Executive COmmlttee
met last week and determined to spare
no efforts to make the Fat-stock and
Seed Show, Dec. 16, IL and 18th a
grand success, surprising any exhibit
ton of the kind ever held in this sec
ton and authorized the Secretary to
canvass the city for special premiums.
We notice that some of our merchants
as we'll as a number of farmers are
subscribing very literally to it. We
suppose there is not business man in
the city who is willing to be left out,
or wishes some prominent part In the
enterprise Our business men never
fail to show their appreciation of such
opportunities to advance the agricult-
ural interest and benefit the public
generally, and this occasion inspires
more than the ordinary feeling be-
cause it promises greater attractions
with three fold benefits. One is the
Fat-stock Show, which is a new feature
calculated to help an industry that has
been long and sadly neglected and
inspire life into lifeless market for
live stock. By such an exhibition our
farmers will see wherein they have
failed to meet the market demand and
learn the advantages derived from
improved stock and careful attention.
Again, when this industry becomes
aroused, clover, orchard grass, timothy,
cattle, sheep, hogs and mules will take
the place of wheat where grown 10 bush
els to the acre at 20 cents per bushel,
and then the tired and worn out lands
will begin to improve and give pros
perity to the country. Another bene-
fit, the Seed Show exhibits are to be
sent to the great New Orleans Expo
sition as an advertisement for each
exhibitor and collectively a great
advertisement for our section OF coun
try. We might go on specifying
blessings to follow, but every intelli-
gent citizen understands the advan-
tages and know what benefits other
communities have derived by smaller
exhibitions and the most encouraging
feature is to see farmers and merch-
ants so cordially uniting in the move
ment. And our object now is to
arouse the farming community to
activity. Let every one prepare
something, and as many articles as
possible for exhibition. 1t won't do
to say you have nothing suitable, or
good enough for exhibition, that is
acknowledging that you are very
poor farmer, while the fact is, every
one can show something good, and if
you do fail to take the premium, 1t
will have cost nothing to exhibit, and
you will have contributed to the sue
cess of an enterprise OF which every
farmer will feel pround
Exhibitors never know whether
thew have the best or not until they
place there products in comparison
with others and often men win
premiums when not expecting it.
Aside from all other motives, every
farmers pride in his calling should
stimulate him to take an active inter
est in such occasions. II you haven't
got the finest steer or latest COW in the
world, then send in the pest beef,
mutton or pork hog you have, notify
the Secretary in advance the number
and character of stock you propose to
exhibit, that he may notify buyers in
all the markets and get up a good sale
at paying prices.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08
NOTICE.

We would call attention of the trade
to our we'll selected stock of Dry
Goods, black and colored Cashmeres
ladies cloth in plain and plaid, Elan.
nels, Blankets, Cashmere, DC, Black
Silks, Satins, plain and brocade Silk
Velvets and Velveteens. All who have
examined our stock of Hosiery and
Underwear pronounce it by far the
largest and cheapest in GAINESVILLE
Our everlasting school Hose, certainly
has no equal in this country and are
selling fast. We have well assorted
stock of Clothing, Overcoats &c, and
invite you to examine them before
buying. Cloaks, Dolmans, Newman
kets and Russian Circulars in all the
latest styles. Our goods are sold on
close margin and everything warran.
ted as represented.
r. w. ROACH, "a franklin st.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08

Owing to the scarcity of stocks in
our market, sales during the past
month were almost entirely suspend
ed, therefore nothing of much import
ance in the way of sales can be ex-
pected until the new crop comes for
ward in sufficient quantities to attract
attention. The late portion of the
crop had ample time to fully mature,
and Was all saved without injury by
frost, as the first killing one did not
occur until the night OF the 23d.
The views of planters Gas rule) be-
ing much above those of buyers, but
very little has yet been done in the
loose trade.
Above quotations apply to the old
crop, as we have yet had no new on
sale,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08

Mr.. J. D. Dudley, of Adams Station
and a prominent tobacco buyer of
Robertson county, was in to see us
yesterday, Mr.. Dudley tells us that
tobacco has hardly begun to move in
his section, owing to the wide differ
enee between the values placed on it
by planters and buyers. He knows
of only three crops having been sold.
these were extra good ones, and
brought II, u and s cents round.
The figures at which planters hold
their tobacco are from z to 8 cents.
Last year the average paid in that sec
ton was about n cents. Mr.. Dudley
says the crop in his section is a good
one and an average in quantity.-16-
baccO Leaf. IS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08

THE South Christian Hunting Club,
a select sporting association that has
its headquarters in Christian county,
KY, but embraces in its membership
several gentlemen in this city and
county, will leave this morning to en-
gage in the biggest hunt of the season,
about 25 miles out from Forest City,
Ark. They will carry 5 servants, "a
dogs and other first-class accoutre-
ments. The party going on the expe-
dition is made up of the following gen.
tlemen: Jas. S. Parish, W. P. Buckner,
Lyman McComb, Currie Cravens,
jim Montgomery, ]. Pacey Glass, ]. R,
Caudle, Austin Peay, T. P. Burke,
George Hart, Richard Blakemore, d.
w. Williams and Henry Drane.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08
Vote Of Thanks.

Mr.. Pearce, manager of the Western
Union telegraph Office in this city, has
won golden opinions from all sorts of
people by his indefatigable and tire
less attention to receiving election re-
turns. He has exerted himself to fur
nish special accommodation to the
public in this particular, and deserves
the gratitude of the community. The
following resolution was unanimously
passed Thursday night by the crowd
assembled where the dispatches were
being received:
Resolved, That we unanimously
tender our sincere thanks to Mr..
Pearce for his untiring willingness to
crafty the public anxiety in furnish
ing all the returns and kilograms re-
lating to the election, whether of a
Democratic or Republican flavor, and
this expression OF our thanks is from
us as citizens of GAINESVILLE and COM
munity, without regard to political
sentiments, race, caste, color, or prevt-
GUS con ditions Of servitude.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08

THE Southern Historical Society
papers for the past quarter come to
us greatly enlarged. It's table of con-
tents is replete with interesting arti-
cles concerning the late war. No per
son who wishes to inform himself on
recent American history or topreserve
accounts of the battles between the
Northern and Southern armies from
Southern standpoint, should fail to
subscribe for these papers. Yearly
subscription, $500. Address DR.. ]. w
Jones, Secretary Southern Historical
Society papers, Richmond, Va.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08

THE Baltimore Manufacturers Rec
ord says: @Advices from the new
town of Sheffield. Ala, say that the
water-works will be completed shortly
and that the Improvement Company
have secured money enough to resume
work on the Tennessee & Birming-
ham Railroad. Sheffield will yet, we
believe, be place of great industrial
activity. The men who are backing
this scheme will make strong efforts
to build up a great manufacturing
centre.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08
Amusemenus.

StalitQki, the great pianist, under
the management of the Mozart Socie-
ty of Memphis, will give concert at
Elders Opera House on the 14th.
This will afford a rare treat to the
many lovers OF good music who live in
GAINESVILLE.
Thacker, Primrose & West will be
here on the night of the 10th. This is
one of the best known minstrel
troupes on the road, and all lovers OF
burnt cork performances will derive
much pleasure from attending their
exhibition.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08
OCTOBER REPORT OF THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.

To the Board OF Education. Clarksville. Tenn
GENTLEMEE--The past month has been @
SOME what trying c upon attendance IN
all the Schools. Though the weather has
been fine, there hiss been, aud Is SILL, quite
good deal OF malarial trouble in the form
Of chiiis and fever. From this source alone
the attendance in all the schools has suffer.
ed by an average loss Of twenty puplis pei
week. In addition to this. the rigid en-.
forcement of the State Law relative to vacci.
nation has kept fourteen (mostly In prima-
~ rooms,) at home until the effects OF the
operation were over. While upon this,
can say that the health officer, DIR. Beau.
mont, has faithfully discharged the duty OF
administering vaccination where needed In
the schools, so that should our city be visit
ed as some neighboring towns have been,
we need be under no apprehension of any
Interruption In our school work.
The following is the monthly report OF
the condition OF the City Schools for Octo-
Der, 1854
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08

Mr.. ]. +. GILL and Mr.. J. B. Rose
two very prominent citizens Of the
southern portion OF Logan county,
died last week. The formers demise
occurred on Wednesday and the lat
ter's Friday. Both had lived in the
neighborhood where they died for at
least 40 years and we're lifelong
friends. They were greatly respected
by all who knew them. Mr. Gill was
the father Of Mr.. James Gill, of this
o,fv
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08

Now that the election is over and
politics will not so much absorb pub
lie attention, the great Worlds fair al
New Orleans is going to be the upper
most thing in peoples thoughts. 1t is
to be the triumph of the South and
will give the lie to the traducers oil
this section, showing in a material
way the great industrial progress OF
this section. Montgomery county
must be represented there and in a
manner that will rebound to her cred
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-11-08

GORDON BAGwELL, a little son of
Edward and Sarah Bagwell, died at
their home ON the Southside Friday
of last week. He was about four years
old, and a very sprightly child. He
was sick only about thirty hours, and
the death was consequently unex-
pected. The bereaved parents have
much sympathy in their deep Attic
tion