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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24
Announcements.


FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce CAPTAIN E.
A. STEVENS Us n candidate Tor Sherlu OF beNh
county, at the ensuing election,
The Llght IL authorized TO announce FEpDI-
NAND NIGGIi, NJ a candidate for sheriff OF
Bexar county. ut the November election
The LIGHT is authorized 10 announce Captain
PAN sHARDEIS as II candidate for the Office Of
sheriff at the ensuing election In November.
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.
The LIGHT ia authorized to announce NJ. @.
ANDERSON MS a candidate for County Attorney
OF Bexar county nj the ensuing election.
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce JusIus
Bexar county at the ensuing election II
elected he promises that any assessment made
by him shall be Just and equal, without regard
to individuals or nationality.
HIDE INSPECTOR.
Tho Light Is authorized to announce L: Or
PERMANN ~ n canfidnte for the office of Hide
Inspector, At the ensuing election in Noyom-
Der.
FOR CONGRESS.
We arc authorized to announce Judge JOHN
II. RECTOR, o Austin. as a candidate for Con-
gress In the Tenth District Of Texas.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized TO announce A. s. CHEv-
ALIER as a candidate TO represent this district
in the next State Legislature, subject to the
action of the Democratic County Convention.
FOR CONSTABLE, PRECINCT NO. I.
We are authorized to announce, as a candi-
date, FRED BADEn for the Office of Constable
for Precinct No. of Bexar county at the
coming election.
FOR DISTRICT CLERK
To the voters of Bexar county, hereby an
nounce myself as n candidate for tho Office OF
while / held that Office endesvored 10 nd ID,
minister " to the satisfaction of the entire
people. And in tho event OF my, election ]
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

No preparation ever discovered has
been so successful as Morley's TINS
Tonic Cordial, the Great System Reno
vator, In the cure of all diseases to
which the women of this climate are
subject, such as weakness, debility, mel
anoholy, whites, falling of the womb,
and every form Of nervous prostration.
Only try one bottle and You will be en-
ton. At Kalteyer's.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

TIM Shreveport Times alludes TO Mrs.
Belva A. Lockwood's candidacy as "the
old pullet party" which is not In the
least dignifed II 1t ia expressive. There
certainly is no law in the United States
against Woman's Rights party, and II
Mrs. Lockwood has the win TO accept
the honor she should receive fair treat
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

Why do not the Democrats haul Sena-
tors Coke and Maxey over the Goals for
voting TO confirm MIR. Blaine as Secre-
tary of the State, In March, 1881? The
Mulligan letters had then been five
years before the country. II Coke and
Maxey were not to blame for voting to
make him Secretary Of State, the Repub-
licans need feel no hesitation In voting
for him for President
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chllblains, Corns and all skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED. II is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
70 cents per box. For sale by Rice
brothers q Co. SOledad block.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

TnE Democrats in New York are not
at all encouraged by the attitude re-
Gently assumed by Tammany respect
ing Cleveland, and almost concede the
state to Blnine. The Republican defec-
tion has been greatly magnifed by the
Democrats in order to produce an effect
in other States, but the truth is leaking
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

GovERoR IRELAND is just now taking
in the free grass country of Northwest
Texas, and talking to the sovereigns up
there in a manner that is altogether
commendable.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

To Colorado or New Mexico for pure air TO re-
lieve Consumption Is all a mistake. Any reas-
enable man would use DIR. Bosanko's Cough
and Lung Syrup for Consumption In all It's first
stages II never fails to give relief in all cases
Of Coughs, Code, Bronchitis, Pains in the
Chest and all affections that are considered
primary TO consumption. Price. 30 cents and
u 90; Sold by Q. Sehasse Co., James Calvin,
aud Ragland A. IN
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

The campaign in Ohio is being Wig
orously prosecuted on the tariff issue,
and the war against free trade is being
urged hCtly in every Congressional dis
trict. The 40, 600 wool men in that State
are taking active part In the campaign.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

The campaign Of the Peoples party,
which is the property of General Butler,
opened its campaign on Monday, at
Lynn, Massachusetts,. 1t will hardly
cause ripple in the Southwest.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

In these times when our newspapers
are flooded with patent medicine adyer-
tisements, II is gratifying to know what
to procure that will certainly cure you
liver inactive, or generally debilitated,
there is nothing in the world that will
cure you SO quickly as Electric Bitters.
They are blessing to all mankind, and
can be had for only fifty cents bottle Of
Rice Bros. Il Co. Soledad, block.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24
0-5-1In

A Wonderful Run Morley's T-X-s Ague Tonic
is creating quite furore and having a
wonderful run among chill suffering
people, claiming advantages heretofore
deemed impossible, and making such
rapid and permanent cures, causes peo-
Pile to talk about 1t. Contains no quiz
nine, mercury, strychnine or deleterious
drug of any kind. Cleanses and tones
the stomach, arouses the kidneys and
liver, and operates finely upon the
effective even in chronic cases that have
resisted all other medicines. Try it. AT
Kalteyer's,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

publish this card to the public certi-
flying TO the fact that DIR. Weathers has
cured me of a disease from which had
abandoned all hope of recovery. | had
tried number of doctors and patent
medicines, but nothing did me any good +,
but fortunately for me when / came to
this city l met DIR. Weathers whose
treatment at once inspired me with hope,
as l soon began to be relieved of that
severe cough which had followed me
for two years with, finally, fevers and
night sweats, until now, through his
treatment, am proud to say that l am
a stout healthy men.
Respectfully, X. L. CnoATE.'
The undersigned, citizens of San An
tonic, knowing Mr.. Choate, do certify
that his case seemed hopeless when he
went to DIR. Weathers for treatment,
and all feel agreeably astonished to see
him q well man. JACOB ID. LEASE,
w. J. MUTT,
NJ. j. MCCARTY,
A. L. DowELL,
Mrs. S. c. DowEIL,
9-5-lm Il. j. PAYNE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

HAMILTON FISH denies the truthfulness
of the statement that he intended to vote
for Cleveland, and positively states his
purpose to vote for Blaine. This will
have no small influence in New York,
where Mr.. Fish is respected, esteemed,
admired and conilded In for bis sterling
qualities and sound judgment.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24
A POSITIVE SACRIFICE.

$1,000 Worth Fine Hand made Shoes 10 be
Closed Out Regardless OF Cost.
J. II. Marquart, proprietor ofthe Cres-
cent City boot and shoe mandatory,
opposite the court house, has $4,000
worth of fine handmade shoes, which he
says he will positively sell at lower fig
ures than ever before offered In this city.
These goods are all first-class in every
respect, and is being sacrificed in order
to make room for his winter stock. Call
and see him and secure bargains. 9.29.tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

The premium lists will also include
liberal cash prizes 10000 for dairy pro-
ducts, as well as for farm and garden
products Of all kinds. The display of
farm and garden products, that of farm
machinery and implements, and that Of
humane inventions, will open with the
exposition and continue during the en-
tire term. The exhibition of fat stock
will take place between December 10
and January 10; poultry ana pet stock,
between January Is and February 10;
sheep and goats, and bench show, be-
tween January % and February 25;
horses and mules, between February 10
and March 10; cattle, between March Is
and April Is; and swine, between April
10 and May 10. Exhibits in animals
will be termed special, and will be trans
ported to New Orleans for one rate, to
be prepaid by the exhibitor, and will be
returned free. Hon. II. II. Gammage,
OF Palestine, is the United States Com
missioner for Texas, and will furnish all
Information, as will also Mr.. johnson,
at Topeka, on application.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24
"Wednesday. September 81. 1884.

As POLITICAL patriot Mr.. Wash Jones
is getting full and free benefit at the
hands Of the State papers generally.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24
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cents after 1rst week. Per month cents
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Legal Advertisements 81 per inch first inser-
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Home advertisements payable on first Of each
month. Transient advertising payable in ad-
vance. Only metal cuts printed.
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Manager
Subscribers not receiving their paper will
please make DOM plant to the Office. subsorib-
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except upon presentation OF properly re
cepted blll from this Office.
THOMAS II. JOHNSON.
Business Manager.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

Enter at po-,oiiice at san Antonio. Texas
an second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

The best smoking tobacco is "Little
JOKER"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24
CLIFFORD, JOHNSON & WINTER
PROPRiETORS.

Published daily, except Sunday, at go East
Commerce street. Delivered by carriers
throughout the city at 10 cents week, pay able
IN our agent. Single copies for sale by news
boys ut 8 cents. Subscription, per year 81 90
In advance.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

Through Mail and Express Grrlvesl. I;l0 Il. m.
Through Mail and Express leaves).. ,;.5 n. ~.
Mail and Express 0cavesl. ........,.. 100 p IN.
Going West.
Through Mail aud Express tarrivcs geo y. m.
Through Mail and Express Uenves, $50 y. M
Mail and Express tarrivos) .......,,,, A4D r. in'
'i;tj p. M ana $50 Il. IN trains do not run be-
yond San An'oni1
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-24

TT IS not generally understood that
there will be department of agrioul-
ture at the New Orleans Worlds fair
such is the case, and Hon. George j.
johnson, of Topeka, Kansas, is the Su-
perintendent, and he is without doubt
one Of the most efficient men in that po-
sirion IN the country and will leave
nothing undone that will add to the
complete success of that department.
1t embraces the following divisions and
mount of r,rirnn.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
ARMY COURTS MARTIAL.


The report for the year ending September
80, 1884, OF the business OF the Judge.
acknowledgements ONCE has been submitted
to tho Secretary OF War by the Acting Judge
Advocate General, G. Norman Lieber.
There were nineteen commissioned ofIlcers
tried by general courts-martial. Six of the
cases were submitted TO the Secretary of War
Tor the action OF the President or the rest, not
recurring the action OF the President, nine
were convicted and four were acquitted.
Seven cadets OF the United States Military
Academy were tried. Two cases were sub
mitted to the Secretary OF War. or the Ave
victed and one acquitted.
The number OF enlisted men tried by gen.
eral eoutts.martlal was 2,242; number CON
OF other offonses, 1885, number acquitted or
thoriiy, 1856.
The number Of military convlcts tried and
For the last fivo years the number OF trials
by general courts'martial has been constantly
increasing.
The number of garrison ana reglmental
courts'martial, although by act OF Congress no
longer forwarded to the Judge Advocate D. en-
era, are found to have been 10,0s3, an In
crease over last year OF OBS. The total In,
iellOr courts.martial over last year Is ], OBO.
me attention or tho Secretary is called 10
me TACT that Judge advocates on duty at divis.
ION ana department headquarters are fire.
qushtly called upon 10 appear In Uuitod States
ana STATE courts In connection with military
cases. " Is suggested that contingent fund
pc placed at their disposal to purchase such
current legal literature as they may need,
Attention ia directed to the absence of any
SPECIFIC direction in the ninety fret Article OF
war as 10 the proper person to take deposit
tlons. III is recommended that certain officers
IN inc Army be empowered to administer the
oath and tako depoaitlOne.
IN regard to civilians refusing to appear
before courts-martial, or otherwise guilty OF
contempt, the Judge advocate Is not empow-
efeu 10 Impose punishments for such dsobe-
aienee, although empowered TO summon the
IL is recommended that the law DO SO
chhhged that military convlcts confined at any
prison Dc made amenable TO military law.
me report concludes with number OF OK.
tracts from the reports OF Judge advocates re-
commanding various changes.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
FROM OVER THE OCEAN.
News from the Old World Told by

Mr.. Richmond, the newly-appointed Amerl-
can Minister to Portugal, was received BY the
King yesterday. The founders OF the st.
Paul Catholic italian Church, at Rome, have
denied the power or tho Pope and Will DO OK.
communicated. Europe is taking an active
interest In the Hanoverian throne. The friends
or the Duke OF Cumberland, as well as his enc
niles, regard the opposing factions as treason.
GUS. :. Fuller reports OF the overthrow OF the
French at Tamsui show that the Chinese dis
guised as coolies were volunteering to assist
the French soldiers In rebuilding the forts,
when signal was given and the French SOL
Oilers massacred and driven into the
sea.''.lt 10 again said that Germany
Is endeavofing to arrange for medi-
alton between France and China.....
The King OF Belgium has called for the organl-
zation OF new cabinet.....A large and enthu.
siastic meeting was held In Cork to rejoice
over the recall OF Mr.. Trayelyan from the Chief
Secretaryship OF lreland..."Mr. Abbey has
signed contracts with Miss Mary Anderson
andtMme. Modjeska-"The cabinet council az
Paris yesterday reduced the appropriations
for war, finance, public works and educa.
tion. Gladstone has responded to a request
for his views on the disestablishment OF the
Ohurch OF England. He counsels churchmen
TO be tolerant, moderate, mild, charitable and
reserved... The Egyptian Minister OF Finances
states that II Is impossible TO reduce tho
expenses OF the civil administration.....Am ma
1ority OF the Prussian Bundesrath has resolved
not to admit the claims OF the Duke OF Gum.
beiland 10 the Hanoverlan throne b. The com.
mander OF the French forces In Madagascar
hes entered into negotiations with several
Malagassy chiefs.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
A Journalists wedding.

Prospect Cottage, Georgetown, the residence
OF Mrs. L. d. Il. N. Southworth, the celebrated
authorizes, was the scene OF an interesting wed
ger Of the American Press Association. New
York, and formerly an attashe OF the National
Htfu6iicdn OF this city, was married to Miss
Annie W. Baden, niece OF Mrs. Southworth.
Rev. John Lindsey, rector OF st. Johns p. f..
Church, Georgetown, tied the nuptlal knot.
The bride, who is pretty and petite, wore an
Ivory satin costume embroidered with pearls,
low corsage with Medicis collar and diamond
ornaments. The relatives OF the young couple
and a few intimate friends were present at the
marriage. The presents were numerous aud
train for New York, stopping on route at BaItl
more and Philadelphia. Their residence VIII
be in New York,
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
Hsjor CaIitins' Advantage.

Hon. William II. Calkins and Colonel Gray,
the Republican and Democratic candidates re-
spectively, for Gubernatorial honors OF Indi-
ana, have recently had several Joint nhbates
The other day the TWO met at TerrSfIaute
Colonel Calkins, who is looked upon as the
handsomest man In the House OF represents
tives, led on in the debate. He was magnln-
ent. He received perfect ovation, and his
competitor, who followed him, was also we II
received. After the debate closed Colonel Gray
remarked to Colonel Calklns: "Calkins,
wish was as well dressed man as you"
"You can be-" remarked Colonel Calkins Spy
patronizing Robinson, Parker g. Co., southeast
corner OF Seventh and streets, IN Washing
tOn.D
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
THE NEW opERA-HoUsE.
The Building Inspector Praises the
ee~.nanaa

inspector OF Buildings Entwlsle, who had
lust paid Welt TO the new opera-house, stated
10 n CRITIC reporter that no was well pleased
with he structure In all It's appointments aud
staunchness. In regard to- the latter he sald
1t wns built In q manner that insures tho
highest degree OF safety from any kind OF
panic. cit Is something for Washington TO be
proud of,"he added. "The auditorium 10 mag
nincent one, and can only DO beaten in point
OF size In the North, but for width OF ntsles
and general comfort don't know that IL has
superior"
dAnd the stage?" suggested tho reporter.
'1t's good one, replied Tho oillclal.'rhey
con chow anything on IT. They have lots OF
room and so much height that the scenery ia
to be showed upward when ehifted instead OF
sldewise. They have most Of the scenery ad-
Justed already"
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
Nominated for Congress.

Twenty-ninth New York District-David A.
PIerpont, Democrat.
Wyoming Observation-Disclosures j.
Carey, Republican; W. H. Halliday, Democrat.
Twenty-fourth New York Dlstrict-John l..
Pindar, Democrat.
Fifteenth New York District Colonel W. NJ.
Snow, Republican.
Fifth New York District-Jacob Worth, Re.
publican.
The following nominations were made IN
New York last evening. For Congress- Colonel
by the County Democracy In tho Eleventh Dis.
trict; ex-State Senator Joseph Koch by the
County Democracy, Irving Hall, and German
Independents In the Twelfth,
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24

Mile. Aimeo viii make her first appearance
mere In an English.speaklng role next Monday
evening at the National Theatre, when she
VIII enact the dual role OF Tornette and Flour
90 Lys In JessOp and Gill's successful comedy
"Mam'zelle'. The company and play are dis
tinctly American, and the latter 10 said to
abound In humorous and novel situations,
OF opera bouffe in her new departure. Her enun-
citation OF the English language Is said to have
Just enough OF the French accent to make It
extremely Interesting. In "Mam zelle" Aimee
introduces her famous English, French and
spanish songs. There VIII be no advance IN
the regular theatre prices. The sale OF
seats commences tomorrow morning.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
one LIght.FIngered aentry

Credit is due the Police Department for tho
few cases OF pocket-picking at the Fair
Grounds during the races. Their services
were NOT necessary for the preservation OF the
public peace, for as a rule a very orderly class
Of people attend the races here. There Is
always, however, a large number Of profess
sional pick-pockets and sharpers who follow
the races or make II a point 10 be present At
large gatherings, such as We have here on the
occasion OF the racee. A large detail OF police
and detectives have been Kept on the grounds,
who devoted their attention 10 Watching tho
Ughtnngered gentry, and thoy ara detected
ana promptly arrested on the first tempt TO
prACtlCe their calling.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
LOCAL RIVER COMMERCE.
Statistics Furnished by the Harbor
mnsfar.

The annual report OF Harbormaster sutton,
which was partially printed In THE CRITIC OF
yesterday elbows that thero arrived OF the
river front during tho year 122,oi1 tons Of
hard coal, GS,691 tons OF soft coal, 10,295 tons
OF stone, 74,Slf tons OF Ice, 22,030, 900 feet of
lumber, 21,25S cords OF wood, 10,S35,5 900
Lathe, 1,S72,000 shlngles, 2,22S bales OF hay,
167,35O melone, 2,250 tonssot sand, 202, 1OJ
bushels OF oysters, 20,100 bushels OF whoat,
1900 bushels OF corn, $3.50 bushels OF pias.
tor, 010 tons Of kindling, 1,762 tons OF Telling,
1850 tons OF phosphate, 1,550 barrels OF oil,
1856 piles, S,172 bushels OF sweet potatoes, o..
0C0 boxes OF canned tomatoes, 1000 barrels
Of cement, 1920 tons OF asphalt, 1,715 SACKS
OF salt.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
wAsHlNGToMIANs IN NEW YORK.


Another leading hotel has opened It's doors
In New York city. 1t Is tho Godney House,
situated on the corner OF Broadway and For
tieth streets. 1t is new house and contains
over $50 rooms. 1t is excellently decorated
and furnished. IL VIII be run on the European
plan. The Bowers Brothers are running It.
This vouchsafes that there will be no better
Conducted hotel In the city OF New York than
the Gedney House. The principal manage
ment Will be IN the hands OF Harry O. Bowers,
than whom there is no better and no more
faVoraby known gentleman 70 the people OF
Washington. He was connected with the Riggs
House aud the Arlington Hotel, and for a mum
ber years ran the 81. Marc. Washingtonians
visiting New York will know exactly where 10
go to be at home while In that city.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
ANY MAN who has a DOLLAR

and wants to be rid OF debility, dyspepsia or
any OF those wasting diseases, which drag peo-
pie down and make Them wretched, can invest
his money wisely in a bottle OF Browns Iron
Bitters. Mr.. MINK, OF Anacostla, ID. O., says,
NIhere Is no question about 1t, Browns Iron
Bitters Is the best thing In the world to tone o
stored my health" When you consider that
for the price OF good dinner you can buy
what will enable you to enjoy your dinners, Il
tara
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
Yesterdays Races at Ivy city.

After THE CRITICS report of the races at Ivy
City yesterday there were two more contests
the tlrst Of o very exciting and spirited char
acter.
Tho fourth race was for tho Congress stakes,
for all ages. Heel-aud-Toe Nettie, Blast,
Hartford and Checkmate, all good horses, W re
the entries. This race was won by Hoel-aud.
Toe, Nettie second and Blast third. Paris
mutuals paid 5000.
Tho NTH, six-furiongs race, was won by
frankie u. and was by no means an interest
ing one, the start having been an exceedingly
bad one. Mutuals paid S1d:3O
The Evening critic., 1884-10-24
The Remington Typewriter Takes
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