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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

TIM following compliment from the
Bandera Bugle is truly appreciated :
"The San Antonio LIGHT is like young
Atlas carrying the world on his shout
ders. The LIGHT carries the entire Re-
publican party in this section on its
shoulders, and bears about jauntily a
sword which cuts every time with great
precision
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

A CORRESPONDENT asserts that Ben
Butler will spend cool million Of dol
lars on campaign expenses, this In face
Of the fact that both the Republicans
and Democrats are actually hard up for
their expenses.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

THE young Democracy of San Antonio
has not enthused to any great extent SO
far, while the bosses and the ring with
the Mexioans seem inclined to sweep
the platter in disregard Of all the
kickers
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

The only real result of the Greedy
Arctic expedition is the fact that civil
lied man can become cannibal when
he is in danger of starvation.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

The campaign has so far been in the
interest of women and their wrongs, and
yet Susan B. said, only few days ago,
that woman has no voice in politics.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

BIS Bu1LER's address to the people OF
the United States, is very able and
plain, and practical document. He
neither minces nor evades any question
OF interest before the country, and ar
raigns alike the Democratic and Repub-
lican parties, both for their sins Of omis-
sion and commission, and claims that
there can be no hope or help for the
people, except through his party, the
peoples Party" for which he makes
most eloquent appeal. As political
patriot Mr.. Butler Is without n peer.
and the reading OF his address would
seem TO show that there is but one man
to save the people, ind while no politi-
cal honor could add to his name, yet he
would make that sacrifice for this time
only. His position In the campaign is II
good one, for Butler. and having been n
delegate to the Democratic convention,
and having been scorned he is In posi-
tion to know how to advocate his cause
and his ambition. and when the votes
are counted they will show in all truth
his great unknown quantity just now.
lie regrets having to issue his address
so early In the campaign, and lily con-
ceals his desire to give Mr.. Cleveland
and his letter jolt, no doubt, just for
luck
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

Wednesday. August 20. 1884.

IT BEGINS to look as If this Preslden-
tial campaign has go-as-you-please
scandal match.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

GOVERNOR CLEvEIASDsletter OF accep-
lance is published In full to-day. Its
one merit Is its brevity, ana II is re-
markable for Its eloquent flashes Of ST.
lence touching the tariff question. and
the principles Of the grand old party.
The letter Is devoted almost altogether
TO honeying the workingmen In finely
chosen words, contains a ten line allu-
sion TO American commerce and the
shipping interests, and concludes with a
vague allusion to civil service reform.
But the letter is fairly able so far as il
goes, ard " Ill no doubt satisfy the party.
IL ought to. because 1t Is an exhibition
OF political jugglery that does not give
any great evidence Of statesmanship or n
desire TO go on record on the issues OF
the campaign.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
galveston. Harrisburg and San Antonio
Announcements.

FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized TO announce CAPTAIN Il.
A. srrvESs as a candidate for Sheriff OF BeNar
county, at the ensuing election,
foa COUNTY ATTORNEY.
The LIGHT IL authorized to announce-M O..
ANDrRsON as a candidate for County Attorney
OF Bexar county at the ensuing election.
FOR CONGRESS.
We are authorized to announce Judge join
II. RECTOR, a. Austin. as a candidate Tor Con-
gress In the Tenth District OF Texas
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce A. 5. CHEv.
AIIER as a candidate to represent this district
in the next State Legislature, subject to the
action of the Democratic County Convention.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20


Ok rnE question Of the Islander Of the
Indianapolis Sentinel against Mr.. Blaine,
the st. Louis Chronicle (Democratic)
says: MIR. Shoemaker ought to be
given an opportunity to make shoes for
the State. We have never said
1t before, and we never say II again, but
we say II now-hurrah for James G..
Blaine. Blaine is doing what
Cleveland ought to have done-facing
and fighting instead Of attempting to
reach cover in good order. As
for Blaine, he has faced like man an ac-
cusation than which none could be more
revolving or overwhelming. without a
moments hesitation he has adopted the
only course which lay open TO him, and
while 1t is true that the law affords him
no sufficient redress, he has shown that
he Is not prevented from appealing to II
by any consciousness of guilt. If the
Democratic party leaders are In straits
that necessitate resort to such warfare
as this, II they turn their backs on party
principles as they are doing inrhis cam
| paign, and rely for success on defaming
the character of women, then they may
expect at the polls In November rebuke
such ms they have never received before. !"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

The best smoking tobacco is "Little
Joker"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

have large lot of fine cedar char
coal for sale. l.. i. HOFFMAN,.
7-l9-tf No. 200 Alamo plaza.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

REPLYING to an item in the Blanco
News which said. ais our friend, the
LIGHT, working in the colored ranks ?''
the IIonr would say that 1t is not sup
porting any Richard Nelson's for Con-
gress, and that II does not believe Mr..
Nelson is the patriot he processes to be
at all times. II believes in equal rights
for all, and that the colored man and
brother is entitled to no more honors or
patronage than the thousands of others
OF the rank and file Of the Republican
party who vote for its nominees and
elect its officers. Merit is the proper
qualification for office, and so far as pos
sible the LIGHr will advocate that prin-
ciple Irrespective Of station.
The Kerens Light says: "a doctor
Mt San Antonio, speaking Of the intense
heat there, says that Hell is an ice
house compared 10 it, She must be
pretty warm. Wonder II that immortal
~ composing the Blaine club. spoken of
In the SAN ANTONIO LIGHT, hasn't some
thing to do with 1t. We hope not, for II
will be hot as ll'll for that 81 and all the
Republicans OF Texas next fall.n The
hope Is expressed that the Light is pro-
phetic In the above sentence, for It has
generally been very cold day for the
Republicans In Texas. and as the club
now numbers more than 100, each indi-
vidusl win no doubt be pleased to learn
that there is probability Of change
In the regular order Of things.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

Entered at postoiiice at San Antonio, Texss,
as second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20


"TnE Superintendent OF schools at
San Antonio seems to have tolerably
'fat' place and is lucky man to get hold
of such q tit-bit. His salary has just
been raised to $1,000, very large sum
considering the work done for the money.
The duties consist principally of walk
ing round the schools, when he feels like
1t, bossing the teachers, signing their
vouchers and making out few reports
and balance sheets. BY the way, there
is an item of 1854 for printing the Super
intendent's report; some people would
want four-horse wagon load of print
ing done for that amount. Another
item is $3.50 for school desks; we wonder
If the printer and deskmaker allow any
discount, and II SO, who gets it. The
schools are, no doubt, in excellent order
and doing good work, but the manage
ment seems to be somewhat costly"
The above paragraph is from the Boerne
Advance, and while II shows that the
Advance keeps an eye open to all current
events, yet there is nothing in the fact to
justify any undue comment. The LIGHT
does not pretend to speak for the School
Board, but II admires their action in
paying SO good salary to so good man
as Professor Rote. Good educators are
quite rare, and when they are found
they should be encouraged In their good
work by the payment of good salaries.
But as regards the bill for printing the
LIGHT is quite able TO speak, because
this establishment printed the report,
800 copies, which Is book of over 200
pages. contains much tabular informa-
ton, and the LIGHT simply challenges
any other establishment in Texas to turn
II out In as good shape and as fine style
any cheaper, fact the Advance will
acknowledge by an inspection of the
work, and the intricate tables II con-
tains. San Antonio leads the State in
its scholastic population, and with its
educators, and the Superintendent re-
por is only in keeping with these facts.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20
ADVERTISING RATES

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cents after frat week. Per month cents
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Legal advertisements 81 per inch first inser-
ion. rs cents for each subsequent insertion,
Home advertisements payable on first OF each
month. Transient advertising payable In ad-
vance. Only metal cuts printed.
All contracts must be approved by the Busi-
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Subscribers not receiving their paper will
please make com plant TO the Office. subscrib-
ors are warned not to pay their subscription
except upon presentation OF properly re-
ceptcd bill from this Office.
THOMAS II. JOHNSON.
Business Manager.
Entered at postoftce at San Antonio, Tefss,
as second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-20

"ASD now it is said that Blaine and
his managers, seeing how immensely
the SANDER against Cleveland added to
his strength, brlbed the Democratic In
dianapolis Sentinel to start the story
about Blaine's marrying at the point Of
shotgun In order to strengthen his
sicsly BOOM" The above, from the San
Antonio Times, is unworthy of any de-
cent newspaper, and, therefore, must
have slipped into the Times through in
advertence. at is said" and "they say
are the meanest sort of SANDERS, be-
cause they are anonymous insinuations.
The Times should, in justice to itself
have given the authority for this menda-
cious and Infamous SANDER, instead of
fathering II on sit is said !" but the fact
Is, II ought not to have given 1t tacit
endorsement by publishing 1t without
one word of protest or rebuke. The
head and heart Of the man who started
this last SANDER are fouler and nastier
than the most loathsome cesspool. and
are tenanted only by mendacity and
baseness. What is the SANDER? Why,
that Mr.. Blaine, for party purposes,
heartlessly ard basely bribed the In
dianopolis Sentinel, Democratic Jour
nal, to publish false and slanderous
statement respecting the wife Of his
bosom and the mother Of his children.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-10-31
Does Not Digest Well.

Mr.. Blaine's dinner from Gould does
not digest well. There is panic among
the Republicans at the probable result of
the affair. They see that Mr.. Gould is
not the right sort Of an entertainer of o
presidential candidate. His reputation
Is not good, and 1t is understood that be
has axes for a president to grind. He
has had one attorney placed on the
supreme bench, and there will be several
places for the next president to Gil. But
even though Gould has no particular
favor to ask Of president, 1t Is apparent
that he is not good man to appear as a
candidates. supporter. There is a great
deal Of defllement In his touch ;
not to Mr.. Blaine, who has had
TOO much Of that pitch on him to be
hurt by it, but to his party, which cannot
b anxious to be recognized as Gould's
party. Mr.. Blaine had day of enjoy,
ment In New York in receiving the
preachers ovation and In eating Mr..
eould's dinner but he will pay dearly
Tor his whistle In losing the votes of the
Republicans who do not altogether hate
sum anc Romanism or love Gould.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-10-31
A NeedIo In Her FooE.

Miss Emma Marshall, the youngest
daughter Of Ferdinand Marshall, OF Lack
awack, near Ellenviile, n. j., about two
months ago ran large needle into her
foot while walking In her stocking feet.
All attempts to remove the needle proved
futile, and after several attempts had been
made by local physician but small por
tion of the needle was taken away from
the foot, the thickest portion Of 1t
remaining firmly embedded In the
flesh, and the operations were
abandoned, fearing lockjaw might set
in II the foot was further operated
upon. Tha thick part OF the needle left
remaining in the foot caused the girl at
times untold agony and her suffsrings
were almost unbearable up to Sunday last,
when she was on visit to her sister, Mrs.
Kitty De Puy, at Rosendale. That lady
on closely examining her sisters foot,
discovered near the surface the long looked
for needle, and coon extracted 1t with q
small pair of pincsrs. After it had been
removed 1t was found that the nesdle had
corroded and was very black and disool-
oreG, evidently from the corrosive action
1t underwent while embedded In the fest
Of the Young girl. Miss Marshall Is nov
free from pain and uses the diseased AM
affected member as naturally as ever. ant
returned to her home at Lackawack tn
first of the week very much relieved a
parting with SO dangerous and painful an
agency.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-10-31
Sianderers Halted,

The vile ISLANDERS alleged against
Cleveland's private life, which the
lowest class of Republican journals have
been gloating over, have become so dis
gusting as to ALLEVIATE even Republican
partisans. In defense Of common
decspcy and the rights of an injured
candidate many prominent Republican
citizens of Albany, N. Y, have Issued a
card in which they deprecate the SIAN
derous attacks made on either Of the
party candidates. They declare their
purpose to inaugurate honorable meth
eds in the conduct Of political cam.
paigrs. In their published card they
say !" We have lived in Albany ever
since Mr.. Cleveland came here as cover.
nor and we attach no Importance to
these reports derogatory to his private
life, because we sincerely believe that
they have no foundation in fact.
Governor Cleveland has led an ex
tremely laborious official life while in
this city, and so far as we know his
private associations have been OF
thoroughly good repute."
This is a very important declaration,
coming as it does from the camp Of
the enemy, who would feel
naturally disposed to magnify any
Of the slightest faults Of the
Democratic candidate. 1t is a letter
OF recommendation that cannot be sue
cessfully impeached. These ISLANDERS.
raised on the eve of the campaign, will
drive into the Cleveland ranks thousands
Of doubling Republicans who canuot
with self respect support Blaine. I'm the
long run, lies turn out to be the worst
kind Of boomerangs.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-10-31

land In the form of m alleged affidavit
signed "Maria Halpin." Mrs. Halpin's
counsel pronounoes the whole document q
forgery, and says Mrs. Halpin will imme.
diately publish an affidavit to that effect"
INSULTING THE MEMORY OF pLArSE's
MOTHER.
The Chicago Tribune (Blaine Rep, boils
over In regard to that part Of the New
York ministers address to Blaine which
opposes Romanism, and says 1t insults the
memory OF Blaine's mother, and that the
ministers should never have used suoh
language. The address will be largely
circulated in the West.
AMONG THE POLITICIANS.
Charles Folgcr. son Of the late
secretary, has Joined the anti-Blaine
ranks.
General B. +. Butler spoke ct Port
Jervis, Now York, Thursday afternoon.
Ex Senator Chaffeo left Jacksonville,
Florida. Thursday, by tho northern
train.
Mr.. james G. Blaine on Thursday at
tended o reception Of ladies and mass
meeting in the academy OF music, In
Brooklyn. He also reviewed a parade,
and, after speaking In the academy at
night, addressed meeting in Williams
burg,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-10-31
AN aNTf-BLAINE MASiFEsrU.
Cornell Professors ANA Leading CiIiIens o
Ithaca, N. ", Issue sn address.

Cornell Professor. anu Leading C,riI ems OF
Ithaca, N. ". Issue sn Address.
The revolt against Blaine around Ithaca,
N. Y, shaped itself Thursday in q long
address to voters. signed by men who have
been lifelong Republicans. Included In
the list arc the well known names OF
Hcury B. Lord, of the First national
bank Rev. Robert T. Jones, Park Baptist
church DR.. John Winslow, a leading
physician, and many other professors of
Cornell university, among the number
being such eminent writer's as Moses Colt
Tyler. Herbert Tuttle, William Gardner
Hale aud John Henry Comssock. The
address has made o profound impression.
Following arc the "points against the
Plumed knight:
First. The evidence OF Mr. Blaine's own
letters shows him to be guilty, ii not o.
positive corruption, at least, urder the
most charitable construction, of that fatal
form of political immortality which uses
the opportunities OF public Office for pri-
vate gain.
Second. He has revealed during a long
career in service OF the nation little genuine
sympathy with reform, little capacity for
| craftsmanship aud few qualities than those
Of an unscrupulous politician.
Third. The numerous prevarications and
falsehoods In which he has been detected,
| show that he lacks that intellectual integ
rity which Is indispensable to a statesman
| to whom a nation has to conflde interest,
50 great as those OF the presidency.
Fourth. The character of most OF his
intimate associates justiies the grayest
alarm in regard to the influences by whict
In case of his election, his policy and pub
lic conduct would be governed.
| Fifth. The lesson OF his election for th,
young men Of the country would be that
smart s0d reckless demagogism Is
quality most oertsin to be regarded b,
the American people.
Sixth. His nomination was the triumph
Of those elements in the party agains
which its best men have long been strug
Cling. His election would complete tn
degradation and might lead even to th
destruction of the party.
The address concludes with four cousid
ations why the choice of Cleveland is ne.
oessary and called for by the best interest
of the country.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-10-31
Attest VOTE IN PARLIAMENT.
Lcsd Randolph Churcnill's Vote OF Censurc
DeaIen By . small d MAio ority.

Beaten py small majority.
In the House OF Commons, Thursday,
Mr.. Gladstone said that the advance on
Khartoum would have been made earlier
had It been possible. Tho motion granting
precedence over all other business to the
franchise bill was adopted without debate.
Sir Thomas Brassey, secretary to the
admiralty. said that two guuboats had
been ordered to protect the British fish
cries in ths North sea.
Lord Randolph Churchill moved the
amendment to the address in reply
to the queens speech of which he gave
notice on Tuesday. This oensures the
Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, president
OF the board OF trade, for inciting by his
speeches interference with the freedom OF
political discussion aud justifyiug riot and
disorder. In making the motion Lord
Randolph charged Mr.. Chamberlain with
moral aud direct completely iu the recent
Aston riots, which made things uncomfort
BILE for his lordship.
Mr.. Chamberlain said he did not believe
the stories that the Liberals had hired
| roushs to upset the Conservative meeting
| at Birmingham. He could not have pre-
| vented counter demonstration, and
ted the annoyance suffered by Sir Stafford
| Northcote, who was o generous opponent,
and he promised him that If he visited
Birmingham again he would have re
spectful hearing.
! In thseyenisg a vote was taken upon
Lord Randolph Churchilrs amendment
1t was rejected after an embittered debate
the vote stand 17S in favor to 214 against
it's adoption. The result was received
] with cheers from the Conservatives, to
which the Liberals responded with coun-
ter cheers, The Parnsllites voted witt
tho minority.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-10-31
PEhSONAL.

MADAME RIsroRI, the famous Italian
actress, arrived in New York yesterday by
the steamer st. Germain.
THOMAS DEWITT. one OF the most noted
locomotive engineers in the country, died
Thursday at SusQuehanna, Pa.
PAUL DANA, the son Of Editor Dana, is
to be married shortly to Miss Duncan, a
daughter OF William Butler Duncan.
GENERAL SHERMAN says the late war
was not a rebellion, but conspiracy, by
which JEFF Davis hoped to establish plu-
tocracy in the United States.
ROBERT ]. BURDETTE, tho humoriss,
lectured in Mount Joy, Thursday evening,
and is the guest to day of Major A. @.
Reinehl, of this city.
FRANCIS O. BOWMAN, we'll known law
yer Of New York, musical critic and con.
tributor of many article to the American
Enoy olopedia, died Thursday morning.
WILLIAM A.DUNcAS, present member oi
aud Democratic candidate for Congress in
the Nineteenth district, Is said to be In q
critical condition, some friends fearing he
will not live until election.
Mr.. JAMES OKELLY. member of Par
lament for Roscommon, will reti.e from
Parliament at the end of the present ses.
sion and go to tie United States to engage
In journalistic pursuits. He was at one
time connected with the New York Herald
REV. DIR, VIM PARRT has been electsd
bishop by the Mary land Protestant Epis
copal convention. He ia Of French des-
cent, native of New York, and 55 year,
of age. He has been for eight years
rector OF the church of the Epiphany IL
Washington.
SIR Moses MoNTEFIoaE, 1t is reported
has been prostrated by his recent exsrtion,
! consequent upon the celebration Of his one
hundredth birthday. He Is suffering from
q bronchial affection, and some anxiety 4
felt a. to the result Of the attack upol
his system.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-10-31
to the depot, where he took special train
for Albany via tho Housatonio road.
Hls MornER's mEMoRy.
Ms. siaineS rata, m,s,sxe In Allowing
to be Waneoply InsuIted.

Nae. sisine's Fatal Ristake In Allowing IL
TO be Wsntoply InsuIted.
From the Philadelphia Times, Ind.
Tho wanton insult offered 10 the Catho-
lic religion by q professed teacher of an
other branch OF the same Christian church
would havo been objectionable on such an
OCCASION under any circumstances; but
when addressed to James G. Blaine, tho
son OF . catholic mother, who taught him
reverence for religion as o Catholic, 1t was
IN insult not only to q church that Mr.
Blaine had publicly professed to respect
but an insult to tho memory of the
mother Of MIR. Blaine that he should have
promptly and Indignantly resented. IL the
insult to branch Of the Christian religion
that MIR. Blaine so elcQuently eulogised,
had been founded on truth, it would not
have excused silence on tho part OF Mr..
Blaine, for mothers memory should be
sacred above all religious b;gotry or reck-
less partisanship; but wheu falsehood was
summoned to cast the meapest reproach
upon mothers religion, tho son who is
silent, except to compliment the reproaches
upon mothers grave, is q mora! coward
and o pitiable dsmagogus.
1t Is regarded as exousabis for political
parties In desperate struggles to employ
every agent from religious bigots to ballot
thieves to win elections but the presi
dental candidate who first gives exhaust.
i've efforts to make his Catholic birth gain
him Catholic votes, and failing in that,
oommends reckless and uutruthful in
suit to the religion OF his mother, must
be forgetful sof every flial impulse ant
ready to grasp the laurels of politica
power which come shrivelsd and lustreleS
from the dishonor of mothers faith ant
grave.