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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-13

At the funeral of a wealthy China
man in Carson, New, the other day,
the chief mourners threw small parcels
done up in rice paper from the car
riages as they were going to the ceme-
terry. A small boy opened one of the
parcels and found that it contained a
dime. In a moment the street was
alive with boys of all ages, who fought
with each other like bashi bazouks to
get the little parcels as they fell to the
ground.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-13

The decline in the mining industry
is said to be having a marked effect
on the prosperity of the city of Den
yer. OF course that stirring and en-
ergetic town can never be threatened
with the decay that has overtaken SO
many once fourishing mining camps
on the Pacific coast, as the elements
of prosperity are too diversified to be
dependent on single interest. But
Colorado is meeting with the expe-
rience of California and Nevada, and
the days of wild gambling in mining
stocks are among those Of the past.
There are scores OF good mines in the
state, but the public have found that
only legitimate mining pays well.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-13

One of the most remarkable articles
for export ever dispatched for scientific
purposes from any country is, without
doubt, says London Nature, the con-
signment which lately left Norway for
Germany. 1t consisted Of fifty-two
skeletons Of Lapps, which had during
the summer been unearthed at Utsjok,
in Russian Lapland, and which an en-
terprising dealer of Vardo sold to varl-
Gus museums and societies on the con-
tinent at the price of $50 apiece.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-13

Some United States coins of rare
value are found in a catalogue issued
by a Philadelphia collector. A silver
dollar of 1904 is valued at $500, a
Carolina elephant copper is rare at
$3.50. A brass coin struck about 1916,
said to be the first coin ever struck in
America, and one of the three existing,
is worth 500. On one side are two
ships and on the other the figure of a
wild boar surrounded by the words
"Island Sommer."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
Fort Duncan for Rent.


This property was selected by the
United States government for Its altitude
and healthy locality. II commands
view Of Eagle Pass, Piedras Negras, the
Rio Grande and surrounding country.
There are about 10 houses which are
built In systematic order. They are all
substantial, Of brick, rock and adobe.
The walls are Of extraordinary thick
ness, which are so well adapted for heat
and cold. The ventilation is perfect In
each building, and large cIsterns are
connected with n few OF them. The
stables are large and convenient and en-
closed. The arrangement and capacity
of some of the houses render them suit
able for boarding and sanitary purposes.
The soil is sandy: the walks and avenues
are graveled and well grassed. These
are situated In the limits, and just far
enough fro n the bustling, busy portion
of Eagle Pass, which Is well known as
an entcrprIsing and progressive town.
Health seekers, and particularly those
afflicted with pulmonary diseases, would
do well to look for homes like these,
where the pure dry air Is SO invigorating
and the pleasant nights and quiet days
are so necessary to the invalid. The
houses can be rented separately ut rea-
sonable, low and satisfactory prices, or
the whole property may be leased.
Apply to Il. l.; OdLEsBY,
Eagle Pass, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
AN ORDINANCE

Prohibiting the Painting, Erecting or Fastening
Upon Trees, Posts, Fences, or Any other Arti-
Gle, Any Sign or Advertisement Within the
Limits Of any and All the City Parks.
Be 1t Ordained by the City Council of
the City Of San Antonio:
SECTION !. That from and after the
passage of this ordinance 1t shall be un-
lawful for any person to erect, exhibit,
or maintain In any manner within the
limits ofany park in this city any sign or
signs of any character whatsoever for
the purpose of advertising any business
or occupation.
SEC. 2. That all signs now in use or
upon any Of the buildings, fences, trees,
or posts, or In any other manner main
tanned within the limits of any park In
this city be, and the same are hereby
declared to be nuisanoes, and their re-
moval is hereby ordered.
SEC. 3. Any person or firm who shall
violate any section Of this ordinance
shall, upon conviction before the Recor-
der, be fined In any sum not less than
So for each offense, and each day that
any sign shall be permitted to remain
within the limits Of any park after no.
tice shall have been served upon the
party owning or paying for, or In any
manner interested In the maintenance
of any sign or signs, toremoye the same,
shall constitute separate oflense.
Passed and approved August Is, 1884
j. II. French, Mayor.
Attest: Il. 2. CLAUDoN, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
AN ORDINANCE


Regulating Subdivision OF Property.
BE II ordained by the City Council OF the
City Of San Antonio:
SECTION l. That In all subdivisions OF
property, which have been made, or may
be made hereafter, by the respective
owners thereof, and In all cases where
the lands OF the city are hereafter sub
divided or laid out In streets or alleys,
or~lhere new streets or public grounds
are donated or granted to the public by
any proprietor, In order to secure uni
form plan in the laying out OF streets
and alleys, the map or plat thereof shall
be submitted to the City Engineer, who,
after examination, shalt submit the same
to the City Council for their action, with
recommendations to approve or reject,
stating reasons for the same; and upon
approval OF the City Council, such map
or plat, or a copy thereof, shall be filed
in the office of the City Engineer.
SIC. 2. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person to erect any Improvement upon
any lot fronting upon a street, avenue
or alley, without first obtaining from the
City Engineer the line OF such street,
avenue or alley.
SEc. 3. Any person who shall fail or
neglect to comply with the terms hereof
shall, on conviction before the Reoor-
der, be fined In any sum not less than
five (S5) dollars and not exceeding twen-
ty-five (S25) dollars for each and every
day of failure to comply with the terms
hereof.
Passed and approved August %. 1881.
J. ii. FRENcn. Mayor.
Attest; Il. p. CLAuDoN, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
AN ORDINANCE

Prohibiting the leaving Of lighted oil lamps dur
ing the night in unoccupled buildings within
the FIRST FIRE limits.
Be 1t ordained by the City Council Of
the City of San Antonio:
SECTION !. 1t shall be unlawful for
any person to leave an oil lamp, lighted,
during the night, in any store, ware
house, banks, or other public building
within the first fire limits Of this city.
unless the room where such lamp is left
lighted, is occupied by some person dur
ing the whole Of such time.
SEC. 2. Any person found guilty of q
violation Of any Of the provisions of the
foregoing section shall be fined In any
sum not less than five $500 dollars and
not. exceeding two hundred (s200.0O)
dollars.
Passed and approved August -, 1884.
j. ii. French, Mayor.
Attest: Il. T.. CIAUDoN, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
AN ORDINANCE.

Regulating the Storage of Hay within the Fire
Limits.
BE it ordained by the City Council Of
the city OF San Antonio:
SECTION 30. That II any person or
persons desire to keep hay, fodder, oats.
straw or other long forage, either loose
or in bales, within the fire limits Of this
city, he or they be required to keep the
same In n fire proof building known as
hardstone. with tin or other metallic
roof. In any other well secured build
house. "si barn or :" Stable, the quantity kept
not to exceed eight thousand $4,000
pounds.
Passed and approved August 25. 1884
J. II. French, Mayor.
Attest: Il. Z. CLAuDoN, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
Mayors once, City Of San Antonio.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
OF Appeal and Revision of the Tax List,
for the year ending February 2s, 1885,
will sit at the Mayors Office on the 2sth,
Goth and Both Of August, and lst, I'd, Sd,
4th, 9th, 9th and sth Of September, to
hear and determine appeals Of parties
aggrieved on account Of the assessment
OF their property, and also to revise the
assessments Of said lists. All persons
interested will then attend and present
their claims in writing.
j. ii. FRENCH. Mayor.
Attest Il. T.. CLAuDoS, City Clerk.
August 20. 1884. s-20-10t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
Announcements.
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
We arc authorized TO announce CAPTAIN =.
A. SrEvESs as candidate for sheriff OF bcxhr
county, at the ensuing election,
The Light Il authorized 10 announce FERDf-
xAND NIGoII, ~ candidate for sheriff OF
Bexar county. ut the November election.
The LIoHT IL authorized TO announce Captain
Sheriff at the ensuing election In November
foR COUNTY ATTORNEY.
The LIGHT Is authorized to announce NJ. q.
ANDERSON as a candidate for County Attorney
OF Bexar county at the ensuing election.
FOR CONGRESS.
We are authorized to announce Judge JonN
D. RECTOR o Austin. as candidate for Con-
gress IN the Tenth District Of Texas.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce a. b. CnEv.
ALIER as a candidate TO represent this district
In rbe next State Legislature, subject TO the
action of the Democratic County Convention
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

Would Mr.. Hendricks have written
the letter published yesterday concern
ing the rumors Of the withdrawal Of Mr..
Cleveland II that grand old party had
not made its usual blunder.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

Mn. BREMosD's talk against the Gulf
road will have one good effect, 1t will
show to some Of these doubling
Thomases the Importance Of the enter
prise. and the action of the city in work
ing II up.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

Tux numerous tribe of crow eaters in
Texas seem to have quietly swallowed
huge dose Of that dish, and are vocif-
erously shouting for Ireland and the old
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

THE Abilene Quill has not showed up
for several days. 1t twill be remembered
the Quilts platform was Stree grass and
the division Of the State--or we bust ~
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

Mr.. DANA and the Sun intimate that
the Democrats could be successful II Mr..
Cleveland were withdrawn and Mr..
Thurman substituted.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

Paris, October 81, there being weeks
interval between the dates until. the
circuit is ended at San Antonio Novem-
Der 20 to 20, where the flyers will find
the best double mile track in the South,
and suitable accommodation for 40
horses,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

The Democrats in the city are going
to try again and see If there is enthu-
siasm enough left to get up an organiza-
tion, and the LIGHT undertakes to aid
them by stating that the meeting is
called for Krishs hall, corner Of North
Flores and Houston streets, tonight ut
s o'clock.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
FRIDAY. August 20. 1884.

TIM Galveston lynohing does no
seem to clear up with the rapidity
looked for.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

MESQUITE, Texas. October 20 1883
Messrs. Morley Bros. Austin, rcxas;
Gentlemen-l feel grateful ~ you for tho
good Morlcy's blackberry iialsafn has done
my baby. II was nearly dead with summer
complaint and ieefhing. tisd the hest doctor
IN our town and everything could hear Of
but all In vain l gave my baby up as dead
blackberry Balsam. The one bottle cured Il,
and now II ~ ns fat as n pig. | can chperfuly
recommend your blackberry DalsaIn TO ali
mothers, and am very pratet,llly yours.
J. ID. BROwDER
For sale at Kaitcyer's.
Charcoal.
i have a large lot of fine cedar char
coal for sale. l.. II. HOFFMAN,.
7-ls-tf No. 200 Alamo plaza.
The best smoking tobacco is "Little
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

"Ir Is absurd to think Of Withdrawing
Cleveland" says the st. Louis Chron-
icle, Democratic, 'for 1t is impossible to
do 1t. wireworker Manning when he
bottled up the Democratic enthusiasm
and corked 1t with Cleveland, did his
work past the possibility of the cork
popping out"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

Mr.. HESDnIcKs gives 1t as his opinion
that Mr.. Cleveland should not be with
drawn at this date, and thinks the action
OF the convention cannot be reconsid-
cred. He also incidentally remarks that
he has no fears for the result, but he
knows he is resorting to that well-known
trick Of small boys, whistling to keep
his courage up.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

Entered at postoficc at San Antonio, Texas
as second class matter
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

IHE Texas fall meeting Of races will
embrace circuit, consisting OF Paris,
sherman, Gainesville, Fort Worth, Waco
and San Antonio, with q list Of purses
aggrsgating 100000. The races open at
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

THE San Antonio stockinan's ticket is
Mr.. Jonathan Bull Longhorn for Presi-
dent, and Mr.. Benjamin Ram for Vice
President. For electors, "Grass, Work
and Good Management" The Stock
man sorter has the edge on the balance
Of the press because its candidates are
above suspicion, admired by the world,
and loved by all creation.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

The best smoking tobacco is ."Little
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

international and Great Northern
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-29

In rnr early days Of Western Journal
ism the greatest afiront one editor could
give another, was to print his name
without capital letters. As civilization
advanced the custom became nearly OBJ
solete. but the Henrietta Shield par
aiyzes rival IN the following. which Is
really an Improvement over the old
style :And when newspapers sell their
influence and, after having been sup
on an issue and sells Its influence the
second time, what about that class OF
edltorsg WIN b. WILSON edgell please
ansverY-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-09
GRAND MATINEE
Notice Of Registrations.
W. A. sANDOZ,
Secretary.

will be at the places designated below to
correct and revise registration books for each
place, also to register all voters who have not
heretofore registered, from O'Clock A. ~ TO
6 O'Clock P. NJ. each day:
Opelonsas-At Courthouse, on Monday Feb.
18th to Sunday oath.
Washington-At the town Hall on Monday
Feb. 25th.
Lower Bayou Boeuf-At School House on
Thursday Feb. goth.
Upper Bayou Boeuf-At Louis Stagg on
Wednesday, Feb. 27th.
Big Cane-At L. Godcheaux's on Thursday
Feb 28th.
Church viHe--At ]. L. Morris Monday, March
waxia--At school House on Wednesday,
Balyy's Landing-At D. P. satzan's Thurs
day. March 9Th.
Leonville-At School House Friday Mach
Grand Coteau-At Dunbar Saturday March
8th.
Bellevue--At School House Monday, March
Coulee Croche-D. P. Richards Tuesday,
March, 18th.
Church PoInt-GcBride's store Wednesday,
Plaquemine Brulee-Fofe1nan & Dusons.
Thursday March 18th.
Rayne-At Arenas, Friday March 14th.
Mermentau-At v, Maignaud, Saturday
March 18TH
Point-aux-Loups-At s. Cart, Monday,
March nth.
Prld'homme City-At T. C. Chachere's store,
on Tuesday. March 18th.
.Faquetaique---At Louis Courville's. Wednes-
day, March 10Th.
Lower Mamouth-At zenon ytdrine's, on
Thursday, March goth.
Mamoutl-At saucier's, on Friday, March
2Ist.
Upper Mamouth-At Landreneau's, on satur.
| day, March odd
Bayou cnlcot-Ats. Haas store, on Monday,
| March 24th.
25th.
Old Grand Pratrie--At Paul Stages store,
! on Wednesday, March 2Gtl.
Plaisanee-At JOS, Vidrines, on Thursday,
March 27th.
Chataignier-At D. P. Lafeur, on Friday,
/ March 28th.
Mallet-At Jos. sulice's, on Saturday, March
Mallst- Lucien Joubert's, on Monday,
| MFrch 31st.
1t Courthouse in opelousas, until Friday,
| April 18th, 1884.
| feb. 9Th. Register
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-09
state News.

The money in the United States sub
treasury at New Orleans, was counted
last week, and amounted to $14076,-
50S.5O.
The levee closing the Morganza Gre
vase was finished last week.
Sheriff P. Whitlow Of Bienville par
ish, died on Jan. 30th.
Capt. j. j. Randall of Minden, Web
ster parish, died Jan. 30th.
o. j. Trainor, owner of sash, door
and blind factory at New Iberia, died
Jan. Goth.
Sykes who killed Kate Townsend in
New Orleans recently, has been tried
and found innocent.
The Republican State convention to
be held in New Orleans, on Wednesday,
March 5th, will have 1874 delegates, of
which five will be from st. Landry.
The convention will elect delegates to
the National convention to be held at
Chicago, June Sd, and may nominate a
State ticket.
The Press Association of Louisiana
will convene in New Orleans on the
Goth inst.
The Democratic committee of West
Feliciana met January 25th, and decided
to have no parish nominating conven-
ton, and let there be an open race for
State Senator, Representatives, District
Judge and District Attorney, and all
parish Offices.
The Natchitoches Vindicator reports
that three negroes, old persons, one a
woman and wife of one of the others,
were in that town with an OK cart load
ed with cotton which they sold, made
purchases, and started home down Cane
river, on Jan. 23d. 1t was a cold, wet,
freezing night. Next day the cart was
found begged, and the oxen had broke
loose and gone. The three persons
were all found frozen to death, in sepa-
rate places, and not far from where 9th
ers lived.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-09
Fencing the Railroad.

The police jury Of Lafayette parish,
has passed the following ordinance:
Considering that by the laws. OF
this police jury every owner IS required
to fence in his property, and that cattle
are fully permitted to roam. now I'D
order to remove any doubts that may
be entertained as to the duty OF any
one citizen or corporation of any kind
to abide by the general law relative to
fencing, and to insure the safety OF
trains and prevent collisions so far as
legislation may do it, between trains
and stock.
1t is resolved and ordained by the
police Jury of the parish of Lafayette,
that any railroad company owning a
railroad within the limits of this parish,
is bound and required to fence in its
road.
And to carry said ordnance into
execution it is ordained, That when
ever said road intersects fields i'll culti-
walton said fence shall be put up with
in three months from the PRONUNCIATION
of this ordnance and all elsewhere with
in four months from this date.
Be it further ordained, That when
ever any stock may be killed or NAMED
on the tract left uninclosed, the compa-
nv shall pay double the full value of
the stock so killed or manned to the
owner.
Whenever the owner Of the land may
require any gate IN the fence TOR his
own convenience he will be required
to attend to the opening and shutting
of said gate.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-09

was taken from brood of coal-black
brothers and sisters. It's appearance at
the aquarium caused panic of terror
among the other birds, which seemed to
recognize the abnormal character of
their new companion.
DR.. Kreutz, of Berlin, calculates that
the great comet of 1882 completes its
revolution around the sun once in about
S43 years.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-09
Police Jurors.
claiborne Guardian.

Under Act "a of 1882, the power of APP
pointing Police Jurors Is given to the
Governor. The act also provides that
the appointments made by the Governor
are to be confirmed by the Senate, a
provision OF no great Importance, un-
der our system OF biennial sessions OF
the Legislature. Act "a must be reck-
oned among the serious mistakes of the
last Legislature, and one that should be
abolished at the earliest opportunity OF
the next Legislature. The Police Jury
is body OF Importance to the people OF
each OF the parishes, and the members
OF this body should be chosen by the
people. The people should demand
this OF their representatives III the next
Legislature.
1t has been suggested by several jour
nails that the people make an effort at
the coming election to secure men OF
their choice for Police Jurors. We
think the suggestion u good one. The
people of each ward, at the election
next April, when they vote for other
parish officers, can express or vote for q
man. to represent them i'll the Police
Jury, and the Governor, it he respects
or regards the wishes OF the people,
would appoint the man endorsed by the
people. He could not do otherwise and
claim to be Democrat. II the people
will pursue this course they may secure
the men of their choice to represent
them in the next Police Jury and it the
next Legislature does its duty it will
wipe out Act 81 and make the Office
elective. We do not favor appointive
offices. We would strip the executive
OF all the patronage possible. Its dan
gerous-too often made bargain and
sale of, and always robs the people of
their rights. The Police Jury is body
of only local importance and deals with
local issues. The Governor at the Capt.
tai cannot always ascertain the wishes
of the people. The suggestions of a few
men are needed and these few generally
have friends to reward, and RECON-
mend those WHO have helped or will
help to grind their ak. The system in
wolves the usurpation of the rights of
the people and should be amended, and
the rights of the people restored.
We favor the people, by some means,
expressing their choice for members of
the Police Jury, aud the office made
elective by the next Legislature.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-09

Lake Charles Commercial: Candi-
dates for the Legislature ought to be
required, in every parish in the State,
to pronounce themselves unequivOcally
upon the following questions, which
will play an active part i'll the next
the Penitentiary lease, the employ
ment of conyicts on the levees, the
fiscal agency, the disposition of the
State lands, and the railroads.