The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-24
MOnddv, March 81. 1884.

MONDAY, March 81. 1884.
The Waco Examiner observes "The
san ANTONIO LIGHT, the best Republican
paper in the South, is in OBSTACLES over
the prospect of the Democrats abolish
ing the twO-thirds rule, and says it will
be the beginning of the break Upland
so il will"
The LrGHT's biblical lore is a little bit
rusty. but if the editor. of the Austin
County Times had obeyed that iniunc-
tion, which says something to the effect
of "watoh while We pray" it is quite
probable the thieves who raided his
dwelling while he was in the sanctuary.
would not have got away with his
jewelry baggage.
THE Galveston Print wants State
society for the prevention of cruelty to
animals. The LIGHr is of the opinion
such a society is entirely unnecessary as
long as the present grand jury system is
in vogue. Grand juries attempt to regu-
late everything else, and they. no doubt,
could handle the fellows who are un-
merciful to beasts as well
The Bellville Standard says: "The
SAN ANTONIO LICHr is one of the best
evening papers published in Texas, and
The Standard regrets that il makes its
appearance so irregularly at this office"
The fault must be in the mails, because
the Light appreciates its exchanges all
over the state and it is n rare occasion
that any paper on the list is neglected.
The sewerage proposition having been
paralyzed on Saturday, and as the pub
lie needs something to interest il regard
ing city affairs, the LIGHT suggests that
Belknap's proposition to improve the
streets, sidewalks, etc.. be taken ND. in
order to while away the long days ofthe
coming summer. As it is quite proba-
bic there will be no public improvements
made by the city for number of Years
TO come, it won't do any harm to put on
the appearance of n desire to do some
thing.
MIR. BLAINE's book seems to be receiy-
ing considerable criticism from all over
the country, and whether it will prove
OF any great value, or be any consider
able addition to the political history of
The country. remains to be seen. Mr..
Blaine being an uncompromising parti-
zan, and one whose mind has been al
ways freely spoken, it can not be ex-
peoted that his book would show the
careful finish Of the historian, but it NAV
prove OF sufficient value to aid him in
his Presidential boom, in which event
MS ambition, no doubt, will be satisfied.
ABOUT the only public movement in
augurated in San Antonio for several
years that gives any promise of ultimate
success and completion is the PROMISED
Merchants Exchange building. and II is
to be hoped that the blight of indifler-
ence won't aillict the scheme before il is
well under way. The proposition is n
good one. There are TO be POO shares at
92oO each, to be worcestershire. and
each share carries with it a membership
anu Vole' The committee having the
matter in charge will soon issue a pro-
spectus.
"IHE Democracy of Texas.- saws tbe
Fort Worth Gazette. sis not destined TO
have prolonged picnic in Texas. Mt
least until this free grass question is set
He'd The fence-cutting troubles and
the grass question is illustrated by the
act oil dropping pebble in clear pool.
where one circle succeeds another until
Inc edge is reached. 1t is party fight
among themselves, and one faction
clashes against the other like the circle
OF water, and will do their perfect work
towards the break up of the Bourbon
party In the State in time, and it is not
great way OFF either, as is evidenced bv
the tone Of the leading papers.
THE New York Herald recently inter-
viewed Mr.. II. b. Clailin, one of the mer-
chant Princes Of that city. as TO Mr..
Arthur, and Mr.. Claflln said 81 share
the general conviction of the country
that the administration of President
Arthur is most agreeable surprise. He
has shown himself an able, dignifled
conservative Chief Magistrate, bearing
himself with perfect propriety and meet
ing absolutely the obligations of his
oath-to execute the laws of the land.
No unexpected changes in any line have