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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14
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Is entirely vegetable preparation, and should
not be COMPOUNDED with the various limitations,
non-secret humbugs, "Succus Alterans," etc.,
All OF which either contain mercury and
potash, or are composed of old remedies which
have long since been discarded ne of no value
IN the treatment of blood diseases, and none
OF them contain single article which enters
into the composition of Swiit's Specific. There
is only one swifts Specific Is. s. 81 and there
~ nothing In the world like II. Be sure 10 0et
the genuine. send for Treatise on Blood and
Skin Diseases, free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
l-z43t Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

Time nor tide waits for no man, but the sands
of life continue 10 flow on and on, year after
year, never stopping, never hesitating in its
work of waste, unless occasioned by u Cough,
Cold or some Lung Affection where DIR. Bos-
makes the span of life It's allotted three score
and ten. Go to c. Schasse, A. Dress or l..
Orynski, druggists, and ask them for n free
trial bottle of this medicine. They have them
TO give away.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

No BELL has yet been made that can
ring so loudly as good advertisement.
People have habit of believing what
they see more readily than that what
they hear.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

CEAsNG to advertise in duh times is
like tearing out dam because the water
is low. One plan prevents full reservoir
and the other full purse.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

The comments made regarding the
work of the late special session of the
Legislature by the papers, are not Of the
most enthusiastic and is indicative that
the Bourbon press is preparing to de-
mand more work and less party in the
future from those in power.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

IT Is an evidence of the universal
charity of the country to read what is
being done so soon for the benefit of the
flood sufferers in the East.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

The question and principles of Com
munism have been pretty thoroughly
discussed through the columns of the
LIGHT by its well-informed correspond
ents, and the light they have thrown
upon this all-absorbing topic should be
truly appreciated.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

Contractors and builders, furnish and con-
struct all kinds of fancy brick work, "Winton-
tiles" marble and slate mantels. Chmneys
and ilues speciality. Every chimney and fiue
Enquire or address, George Dullnig's Build
inu. I-I4-2rd
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

Choicest liquors. wines and cordials. First
class restaurant attached conducted on the Eu-
ropeGn plan; French cooking; private supper
rooms; all kinds of dishes, oyters, fish. game,
salad etc, served to order. Open day and
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14
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am prepared to do in flrst-class manner. all
kinds OF carriage work. trimming, painting and
wood work. l also make a speciality of horse
shoeinR. MICHAEL PIGOTT
l-1-dm Soledad street, cor. Houston
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

TIIE efforts of the ex-Confederate SOL
dlers in Virginia to establish a home
for INDECENT brother Confederates is gen.
orally being commended to the public
all over the Union, and is worthy of all
praise. The Daily Critic, of Washing
ton, we notice, authorizes the Treasurer
of the organization to draw on it for 800
towards the object.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

One great advantage possessed by
American machinery over that of English
is its light weight. The British Consul
in Mexico, Mr.. l.. Garden, in a recent
report, says: SIN a general way, it may
be said that it is the weight of English
machinery which places it at such dis
advantage when compared with that
from other countries, and especially from
the United States. In Mexico, owing to
the enormous freights, and the great ex-
pense Of handling, 1t often happens that
bulky articles of no great value have to
pay for transport alone, from the factory
to the City of Mexico, from 80 to 100 per
cent. of their original cost, independent
Of the duties (if the goods are dutiable)
and other charges and commissions, and
Independent also of the further cost of
transport to their ultimate destination.
1t stands to reason, therefore, that the
lighter machine can be built, without
prejudice to its strength and durability,
the better II Is suited to this market; and
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14
Thursday. FebraaryH, 1884.

THAT class of careless fellows who fire
the prairie grass will have to look out,
as the wanton destruction of grass is now
felony.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

Entered at postofice at San Antonio, Texas
IA second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

The Marlin Ball says: "Every patriotic
and liberal minded citizen will hearty
approve the views expressed and main
tanned by the Democracy of Texas who
have so emphatioally manifested their
faith in the benefits of education. The
pledges of the party have been faithfully
carried out and every succeeding year
marks step forward in perfecting a
good and efficient free school system.
In few years Texas will have the best
free school system on the continent.
She has got the money to do it and a
public sentiment to back it. No state in
the Union possesses greater resources in
this respect"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

The Waco Examiner is of the opinion
THAT the day of the narrow guage Gov
ernor has passed away. This sentiment
is in accord with one made by the LIGHT
some months ago, when it said ordinary
Governors possessed qualifications neoes-
sary to govern a State composed of all
Democrats, but he was hardly equal to
the occasion of ruling Texas at this day
with her diversified interests and cosmo-
politan people.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

THE Austin Statesman says: "The
people Of Texas must arouse themselves
and shape the destiny of their State. If
they longer leave their affairs to design
ing politicians, who use government for
the individual ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of them
selves and friends, surely the material
condition of Texas must become most
deplorable. But can this condition be-
come worse than it has grown to be in
the last IL months ~
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14
SKIN HUMOR !

My baby six months old broke out with some
kind of skin humor, and after being treated
i've months by my family physician, was given
up TO die. The druggist recommended Swft's
Specific, and the effect was as gratifying as IL
was miraculous. My child soon got well, all
traces of the disease gone, and he is as fat as
Il pig. j. j. KIRKLAND,
Minden, Rusk County, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

the position that American machines
occupy here to-day is due, in very great
measure, to the recognition of this fact
by American manufacturers"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

have suffered for many years from ulcers
on my legs, often very large and painful, dur
Ing which time | used almost every thing TO
effect n cure, but in vain. | took Swift's Spe-
ciflc by advice Of a friend, and In a short time
was cured sound and well.
EDWIN j. MILLER, beaumont Texas
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

our Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free 10 applicants.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
New York Office 100 W. sd Street, between
ixth and Seventh Avenues.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14


lr HAS now been many years since men
have either been nominated or elected
to any Office without passing through a
long course of solicitation, canvassing,
Misunderstanding, pipe-laying, intriguing
and juggling, and this single fact attests
but too clearly the degeneracy of the
times. Why should not. the people in
sist upon electing the ablest, most ex-
perienced, and purest men, and con-
temptuously pass by professional Office
seekers who make politics a trade This
is the reform which is most needed.
North and South, and candor compels
us to say that without this reform cor
ruption is bound to destroy the fabric of
liberty. The people themselves must
Introduce this much-needed reform. of
electing men who do not seek public
office by rule and system, but they can
not do so until they come to regard par
ties as subordinate to the public welfare
and only worthy of support where they
pursue line of policy which gives
reasonable promise Of promoting the
public welfare. The people, and not the
caucus, must rule in the choosing of
public officers. There is another vicious
practice, that has come into vogue,
which is the ignoring of the personal in.
tegrity and habits Of the men who are
elected. The putting Of drunkard in
office does not reform him, but it de-
grades the office as well as Injuries the
public service. If man is tricky, in
sincere, unreliable and untruthful in his
private relations, he will carry the same
traits with him into office. The people
very rarely give any consideration to
this most important matter. and the re-
suit is many public men command no re-
spect and exert no influence. The per-
sonal integrity and sobriety of all can
didates should be settled berore the peo-
pie vote for them. A trickster in private
life Will prove trickster in public life.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

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cents after frst week. Per month 31s cents
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Home advertisements payable on iirst OF each
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All contracts must be approved by the Busi-
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for the SAN ANTONIO LIGHT. Subscribers not
receiving their paper will please mako com
plant TO him or at the Office. Subscribers are
warned not To pay their subscription except
upon presentation of properly receipted bill
from this Office
THOMAS u. JOHNSON.
Business Manager.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

The Belleville Times, in commenting
on an article in the LIGHT regarding the
attack made by the friends of Governor
Ireland upon Mr.. Peter Smith, of Fort
Worth, says; Nobody made any attack
upon Mr.. Smith so savage but that he
will survive 1t. A few papers mildly
limited that they preferred others, but
long before Tray, Blanche and Sweet
heart-who try TO hound down every
good man who comes before the public
could get their voices pitched In con-
cert, Mr.. Smith, in dignifled and manly
letter, announced that he was not aiield.
Some few small wits of the press, who
never had heard of Mr.. Smith and are
not sure who is Governor now, tried to
get of some wtticisms at his expense /;
and that Is all that the LIGIrr has on
which to base its sweeping charges
against the friends of Governor Ireland"
The Times went Of prematurely, and
for that reason missed the target, and Is
not well posted on the matter upon
which IT speaks so oracularly and dog
matically. The Houston Post accused
Mr.. Peter Smith Of being a party to the
alleged plot between Flournoy, the Gal
weston News and others to defeat Gov
ernor Ireland, and charged him with
being the tool of Huntington and the
railroads and their chosen candidate
for Governor. They even smuggied this
baseless charge into the Fort Worth
Gazette. The Houston Post is the
henchman OF Governor Ireland. These
facts fully warranted the remarks of the
LIGHT to which the Times takes ex-
ception.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14

l have been afflicted with Scrofula for 1s
years, and have had sores on me as large as
mans hand for that length of time. Last sum
mer was so bad of that could not wear
clothing. | had spent hundreds of dollars In
the effort TO be cured, but all 10 no purpose
and had injured myself with Mercury and
Potash. Your Swift's Specific cured me
promptly and permanently, and hops every
IKE suiferer VIII take 1t. IL. l.. HIGH,
Lakoni, Ark.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-14
The San Antonio Light.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27
The Fenst OF the First OF ApriI.

To-day is what is know, among the Hebrew
people as tho first day of Nissan, which, ac-
cording to the Hebrew calendar, is tho first
day Of April. 1t is day somewhat similar
to that of tho Christian new yoar-s day of
rejoicing. The Hebrews among themselves
give the hallelujah Of praise for the vernal
season of the year, with its growing plants
and tho first fruits of tho earth. Their song
of praise is. aye servants of the Lord give
praise, the Lord be praised forever" There
are no services held in the synagogues, but
the ascription of thanks and praise is given
at homo and in the midst Of the Hebrew
families.
The feast of the passover, on which SER
vices are held twice day in the synagogues
will occur on the tenth of April, or accord
ing to the Hebrew Talmud, on the fifteenth
day of Nissan. II is commemorative of the
passage of the Israeltes through the desert
and when, on account of not having the
necessary articles for cooking, they were
compelled to eat unleavened bread. During
the passover week none but this kind o.
bread is eaten by the Hebrew people.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27
Building Permita.

Building permits were issued yesterday to
b. Brown, to mako repairs at sol Tenth
street northwest to cost $1,000; John Dries,
to build one brick dwelling on K street, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets north
east, to cost 5000; ]. NJ. York and son, to
build one brick dwelling on Tenth street,
between b and C streets northeast to cost
$4,000 Mrs. c. S. Shields, to build ono brick
dwelling at same place, to cost $4,000; Der.
nard Leonard, to build eight frame houses on
Third street, between and X streets north
west to cost $1,000; L. Connell, to make
repairs nc IL q street northwest, to cost 5000 (;
G. ). Fairfax, to make repairs at 1921 Nine
teonth street northwest, to cost $3.50; Michael
Fitzgerald, to make repairs at 107 II street
northeast, to cost $500; II. Freeman, to
make repairs at 429 r street northwest, to
cost SlDO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27

Yesterday was an exceedingly quiet day at
the district buildings. Commissioners Ed
monds was reported rs being indisposed aud
did not put in an appearance. Con. West was
ito be seen" at all hours during the day, and
was busy in the afternoon signing checks.
NO there is nothing new said he, when
interrogatcd, and the reporters attempt to
draw him out was unsuccessful.
A reporter called on Mr.. Robinson, inspec-
tor OF plumbing, for permission to see some
papers. Mr.. Robinson consented, but Capt.
Shepherd, who had charge Of the papers.
refused because an order was issued by the
commissioners some time ago prohibiting tho
giving out Of information relating to the
district. Capt. Hoxio gave the reporter an
order later in the day aud the information
was secured. This is but n fair illustration
of the circumlooution to be gone through by
person hunting for information. At almost
every office In tho district government q
person is greeted with the intelligence that
you must see the commissioners first" and
when the latter are visited it is frequently
suggested, you must obtain tho consent o 4
congress-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27


The commissioner of patents has made the
following decisions under the patent laws {:
No matter whether an inventor is a pioneer
in his line or not, he cannot make valid
claim. the scope of which is so extensive as
to include means substantially different from
those described even though the same result
may be produced by such different means.
An inventor may, however, employ language
sufficiently comprehensive to include color
able variations of his invention, mechanical
equivalents thereof, and If the state of the
art will justify it) notifications differing in
form but embodying the same principles.
Abandonment of an invention is not to be
presumed from the fact that it is shown and
described, though not technically claimed, in
q patent if there is coupled with such de-
scription and disclaimer q notice and reserva-
ton of the right and declaration Of the
purpose TO claim such invention in subse-
quent application, which is in fact filed with
reasonable diligence. The notice and reser-
walton must BIO followed by diligence in filing
an application for such invention. Each
days delay tends to provo abandonment, and
is at tho peril of che applicant. Both the law
and public policy demand vigilance. 1t is
not intended to sanction the practice of
incorporating in patents declarations of
reservation Of particular inventions not
claimed therein. Such practice is Of doubtful
propriety and ought only to be permitted in
exceptional cases.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27
Those Defective Furnaces.

Building Inspector Entwlstle stated yes
terday in regard to the communication pub
lished in yesterdays REPUBLICAN about the
school board, that the expenses of repairing
damage done to furnaces would not aggregate
$500. He said he stated at the time the
furnaces were injured that the expense would
probably be $1,000, but the actual expense
was but $3.50, as stated. At the time Of the
accidents he sent letter to the commission =
crs making report OH tho subject, stating
that the damage done was caused by the
negligence and incompetency Of the janitors
employed.
In speaking of this matter Gen. West stated
that the reason the pay of the jauitors was
stopped at the time WAS not because of the
accident, but on account of the appropriation
running out. The appropriation out of which
the janitors arc paid provide for "janitors
and care of buildings" Tho appropriation
is S23.5O0 and this ran ont before the year
endod, because two new ianitors were ap-
pointed. Tho deficiency was $4,000 and Gen.
West called the attention of tho house dis
trict committee in congress, but there was
some trouble about the matter and it is held
for consideration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27

The number of deaths occurring during
the week was 1902; 81 white and 81 colored.
The rate of mortality per 1000 per snnum
being 2o.29 for the white. 1927 for the col
ored, and 1859 for the total population.
There were 81 deaths from zymotic diseases,
26 from constitutional, 40 from local, Ia from
developmental diseases. and from violence.
The principal causes of death were; Con-
sumption, IS; pneumonia, Is; bronchitis, 8;
congestion OF lungs, 2; scarlet fever, IL ;
typhoid fever, l diphtheria, 2; Group, /;
diarrheal diseases, g; measles, Il whooping
cough, l, and apoplexy, 2. OF the decedents
IA white and colored were over 60 years Of
age, and 13 white and 20 colored were under
8 years of age.
e. Stillbirths, white and 2 colored. Births
reported: White males, 10; white females, Ill
colored males, IS, and colored females, Ia.
Marriages reported, white and colored
Deaths from consumption, IS, or nearly Is
per cent. Deaths from all diseases of the
respiratory organs were 43, or oyer AZ pei
cent Of the total.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27

The lecture room of the Young Mems
Christian association was filled last evening
at the young mems meeting, led by Mr.. II.
N. Clark, secretary of the Richmond (Va)
Young Mems Christian association. Tho
meeting was one of unusual interest, and was
participated in by largo number young men.
The literary society, which met Immediately
following this service, was we'll attended by
its members and visiting friends. Mr.. Squires
gave reading and Mr. II. II. Hartshorn a
recitation. after which the following question
was debated: "ResolUed, That the greatest
danger of the present is monopoly" Atirma-
tive, Mr.. L. c. Williamson, and negative, Mr..
L. N. Dingley. Strong points we're presented
by both gentlemen, but the question was
decided in favor Of the affirmative. The
society extend cordial invitation to young
men TO attend the regular Wednesday even
ing debates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27
Ilieo.

unsatisfactory, on March 90, in Philadelphia,
oftyphoid pneumonia, JENNIE Ross WELSH, aged
20 years. wife of Charles Il. Welsh, formerly of
Washington, d. G,
BRADSHAW.-At his late residence. No. 634 A
street southeast Capitol Hill, at o'clock ID. on
March 20, 1884, HESRY BRADSHAW, aged so years.
Services at residence on Thursday morning, March
%, at 4 o'clock. Iuterment at Woodbury., N. j.
Friends invited.
BALLOON March 30. 1854, at d;3O o'clock, OF
pneumonia. ELESIA AGSEs BALLo youngest child
of Frank and Josephine Bnllo
The funeral will take place from tho parents resi-
dence No. PHI 1 street. between Twcnty-iirst and
Twenty-second Streets at 3 O'Clock p. M on Thurs
day. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
TO attend.
=, ERGooD..on March 26, 1854, at 1890 noon,
FLoRENcE MAY, daughter of Lemuel and May A.
Erg0od, aged years and months
Funeral from her grandmother's residence, 1872
Eleventh street northwest, Thursday March 81,
1884. on account her mothers Illness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27
PITY TIE POOR DOCS.

The Agent OF the Humane Society Wants
Them KILLED without Hurting Their
Feelings.
Tho present method Of killing dogs ut tho
Washington pound is the subject of report
that will be submitted to tho humane society
by Agent Key in q few days. The agent
witnessed tho operation of dispatching
CANNES several days ago. Ho will report
that the method is cruel in some respects
while in others il is n very good system, The
principal objection is that the dogs are led up
to the pile of dead and dying animals and
then shot. He thinks that the animal about
to be shot should not be forced in among the
dead and kicking dogs, but should be killed
in an obscure place away from the pile of
dead. Tho agent will report that some of the
dogs being led to their death shrank back
with horror from the dead pile and moaned
piteously. A change in the manner of catch.
ing and keeping animals will also be sug-
ppLtpd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27
Supreme Court.

The proceedings IN the United States supreme
court yesterday were as follows;
Admissions TO the bar; II. II, Hatch and Thos,
A. f. Weadock, OF Bay City, Mich; Henry Decker,
of Chicago, Hi John b. shipmau and Noah Il.
Loverldge, OF Coldwater, Mich.
No. 2sO Joseph Teal. plaintiff in error, VS.. James
D. Walker. Argument concluded.
No. ISL, The Corn Exchange National hank.
plaintiff in error, VS.. Scheppers Bros. Argued.
No, $50 Alexander Cuchrane OF al, appellants,
VS.. BGdsche Anilin and soda Fabrik. Argument
commenced.
Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-27

Gems. Newton and Hunt and Maj. ]. A,
Slime called on Gen. Grant yesterday and
invited him to accompany them on tho his
torcal visit to Fredericksburg, Chancellors-
Vile, and the Wilderness on May Is. The
general could not accept the invitation now,
but said if we'll enough at the time he would
be glad to go.