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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19


The preliminary skirmishing Of the
parties before the meeting of the Con-
ventions discovers clearly enough the
relative strength and condition. 1t may
now be taken for granted that any
change In the national demonstration is
beyond the bounds OF probability. 1t is
q years since the Democratic party
was ousted-this is striking fact almost
unaccountable. 1t is not from any want
Of effort on their part nor any deficiency
Of patriotism. Briefly stated-they are
just as jealous for the country's welfare
as the opposite party. 1t is evident that
there lie something inherently wrong to
be thus condemned decade after decade;
their MISUNDERSTANDING their policy to
be safe--certainly deserves better sue
cess, they have tried nearly everything
under the sun. During the first lease OF
power the Republican party was en-
trusted with, they soon recognized the
necessity Of circulating medium based
upon the faith of the nation, and what
was better, had the brains to evolve
a system that not only answered the
p.'en. n.eu' " une sose'nllen Nv
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.,,s ~ 'ono' n's ie'e,'eu 'ne un'
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

Messrs. II. Cunningham & Co., having
moved from their old stand on Com
merce street to their new and spacious
store, Nos. % and 30 Houston street, the
largest shoe store in Texas, have
opened up an immense stock of mems,
boys, ladies' and ohildren's boots, shoes
and slippers of all kinds and descrip-
tions, which they cordially invite the
general public to call and inspect, before
purchasing elsewhere. Prices to suit
the times and all purses. 5-3-3Ot
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

From and after June l, 1891, gas will
be sold to consumers at four dollars (S4)
per 1000 cubic feet, instead of 81 80 per
m, present price. Liberal discounts
will be made In proportion to amount
consumed per month. AS coal is obtain
able at slightly less cost the Gas com
of reduced cost. By order of Board Of
Directors. THOMAS G. WILLIAMS,
D. l5-l2t Sec'y S. A. Gas Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

Messrs. ID. & A. Oppenheimer, on
Main plaza, are positively selling out
their fine stock of clothing, dry goods
and boots and shoes at cost. This Is no
advertising dodge, for we are positively
going out of the retail business, and we
intend to sell our stock at very low
figures to close out. If you don't
believe it call and we will convince
you. 4-2S-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

MAYORS OFFICE, May 10, lSsi.-Bids
will be received at the office of Warren
berger & Beckmann, architects, No. II
Yturri street. until noon of the 9th in
slant, for building additions to the First
ward public school on South Flores
street. Plans and specifications to be
seen at their office.
5-l6-llt j. ii. FRENCH, Mayor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19
A FINE FARM,


or 100 Acres, for Sale at Bargain.
Fine tract of land OF LOO acres, in
Harris county, six miles from Houston,
on Buffalo Bayou, railroad running by
same. Plenty of water, grass and tim
Der. Some improvements, and part
under cultivation. Four hundred tons
of hay cut from same last season. win be
sold cheap and on easy terms. Address,
5-5tf j. W. BRADLEY,
Real Estate Agent, San Antonio.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

DURING the quiet summer months there
will be ample time to discuss public i'm
provements and sanitary matters and
do something to advance the material
interests Of San Antonio.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

Has opened up new millinery and
ladies' fancy goods store at No. 20 Alamo
street, two doors from postofllce, where
she invites inspection OF her goods. I'm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

BoGAS CASH, who shot the marshal Of
Columbia, South Carolina, was shot and
killed by n Sheriff's posse a few days
ago while resisting arrest. He was a
son Of Col. f. b. C. Cash, of duelistio
renOwn
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

A VERY strong proof Of the weakness
of the Democratic so-called tariff re-
formers is afforded in their fierce Trades
and denunciations Of Randall and his
followers.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

The agility with which several prom
nent journals, which had all along been
ardently and violently clamoring for
tariff reform, leaped upon the fence
when the Morrison bill was defeated re-
minds one Of disturbing a lot of squirrels
at play.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

LAWYER CAMPBELL, who defended Ber-
ner, has been indicted by the Cincinnati
grand Jury for bribing q Juror.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

The blood and thunder scenes at the
Palace theatre, Houston, proved too
much for one Of the audience and he
tainted.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

INSURANCE. rates are being freely dis
cussed by the press, and the opinion
prevails that they are too high in Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

On JUNK Professor Mallet viii re-
sign his chair in the Texas university
and return to Virginia.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

That tho San Pedro springs is the mCst inter
esting and attractive resort In Texas. and that
refreshments OF all kinds. both liquid and
solid, are supplied at all hours. llgif
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

Orr Of six National conventions to be
held this summer. Chicago captured
three.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

SEVERAL Of the leading interior pa
pers are asking what the platform of the
News is.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

One hundred dollars will be paid
for the arrest and conviction ofeaoh and
every person implicated in cutting our
pasture fence, five miles northwest OF
San Antonio. HoRD & DIGNowTTY.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19
ADVERTISING RATES !

Reading matter. local column, 30 cents per
line first insertion, 10 cents first week, and
cents after nrst week. Per month cents
per line.
Legal advertisements 81 per inch FIRST inscr-
tion, rs cents for each subs, quent insertion.
Home Advertisements payable on first Of each
month. Transient advertising payable In nd
vance. Only metal cuts printed.
All contracts must be approved BY the nusi-
uess Manager.
IF. JOHNSON is duly authorized to solicit
for the SAN ANTONIO Li0HT. Subscribers not
receiving their paper will please make eum-
plant to him or at the ONCE Subscribers are
warned not To pay their subscription except
upon presentation of a properly rcceinted bill
from this ONCE.
THOMAS u. JOHNSON.
business Manager.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19
MOrddv. May 10. 1884.

FoRr Worm flremen are praoticing
for the tournament next June.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

Entered at pc stoiice at Fan Antoh", IraH'
second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19
q. sohssse a Co., James Clavin, RagIand
A. IN

The druggists. who are always looking after
the interest 1T their customers. have now Sc
cured the en- q of DIR. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup n remedy that never fails to cure
Colds, Pain n the Chest aud all Lung Alice
tons. For roof Conghs. try a sample bottle.
Regular size 80 cents and 81.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19

The best smoking tobacco is Little
JOKER"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-19
CAN GER.
Cancer for Fourteen Year

The development of the treatment of Cancer
WIN SWIFT specific seem so wonderful that nj
so afflicted should write us.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-29
the TROUT SEASON.
PREPARATIONS FOR TUESDAYS DIsPLAY-wHERE
THE TROUT COME FROM.

PREPARATIONS FOR TUESDAYS DIsPLAY-wHERE
THE TROUT COME FROM.
Active preparations were going or in Fulton
Market yesterday for the annual display OF brook trout at
the opening OF the next Tuesday. Mirrors were
being polished window panes secured glass eases washed
inside and and marble slabs cleaned until they shone
like snow blnks.
"There will be fringes OF green leaves, moss and so
forth' said Eugene Blackboard who Is always the presid
ing genius at these exhibitions and effort made to
impress upon the beholder the appearance Of spring"
othe outsider of the mysteries Of the open
ing OF the trout has always been the rapidty
with which trout reach the market after the midnight
March 81 Beautiful trout with their golden speckles
glisening in the electric lights have been placed in
tank in Fulton Market at exactly 1910 April ;
at O'Clock the tanks have been full Of Wild specimens
from Long Island streams within tweaty-four hours
California and Rocky Mountain trout, weighing from
few five pounds, have appeared at the display
Mr. Blaekford, although expert, could give eI-
PLANTATION OF this pheaOmenOn. "In New-Jersey" said
he where the law permits the sale OF brook trout
March l. there always stored in regeratOrs great
stors who rush them over the North River directly after
midnight March 81 Something has to be done 70 meet
the demand from the hotels and restaurants IN this city
for brook trout for the breakfast-tabe April I.
There Is division OF opinion" continued Mr.. Black
ford cas- TO the respective edible qualities OF the brook trout
that from all the country 10 this market Each
kind has its advocates but think the wild Long leland
them They be furnished alive IN pail OF water for
81 80 apound. This is the top price known The lowest
price is so cents a pound for Canada frozen trout"
At the display Tuesday there will ne specimens OF the
wild and cultivated trout live and dead trout OF varying
trout fry and trout eggs; the method OF Matching
the eggs Will also be Illustrated From the state Hatch
Caledonia, Seth Green VIII send specimens Of ny
br from breeding between the salmon trout and
the brock trout From the State Hatchery al Cold Spring.
Long Island superintendent Mather will send numerous
specimens The south Side Club or Long Island will send
in 500 live trout from its preserves and MI BackfOrd
will exhibit his private collection or strange and curious
fish United States Fish Commissioners Spencer +.
Baird win forward from Washington collection OF Ger
man carp blue carp that arrv ed from Germany last
week and some golden lde. Mr. Baird will asI send
model OF the largest brook trout ever aken that weighed
Ia nnIlnda-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-29
TROY.
CHUKCH4IHE MOULDERS-
MUSICAL
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TEBuSE.l


lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l
TROY March 2S.-Troy has had two sensa-
ons this week-the and return TO the city OF the
defaulting Chamberai Henry Church and the trial
of the Union moufers indicted for conspiracy against
the trace and business Of the Naleabe Iron Works Com
pany Church is confined in jail, but II is under
stood he viii he baed in the Of $4,000 next week.
He occupies frecass quarters at the prison, is fed from
the sheriRs table and hardly be sad to be re-
strained Of his llbery Respectable tOwnsmcn call upon
him ana az tmea his surroundings present the appear
auce OF public official holding leyee. It is remarkable
what a hold he has On The sympathy Of the people.
The moulders trial came to nought through the dis
agreement Of the jury The crowd IN attendance upon
the court immense and great interest felt In the
proceedings by all classes Of people. Judge Moak OF
Albany. summed mp for the prosecution and HIS
exposure OF the Mouders' Unions ways was terribly
earnest and 1t IL felt that further trouble at
the iron works will ensue; but should the moulders
again interfere with the business OF the
establishment. seek to inumidate It's wOrkmen an
effort viii be made secure a change Of and
trial In adjoining county.
The water in the river is several feet above the
wharyes and tie Citizens Line OF NewN0rk steamers,
which resumed trips Wednesday night. obliged to
Land in the lower part Of the city The water continues
10 rise and there is fear Of heavy freshet
For nearly two years the Democrats in the Common
Council have refused 10 pay certain OF the city Officers
thier salaries. Judge Langd0n Of Schenectady, has
granted order requiring the Chamberlain 10 honor the
drafts Of the suffering officials for the first
time IN many months they rejoicing to-day IN the
possession Of their money.
shook & Golfers storm-Beaten Is drawing
crowded the theatre. Next Rhea
FOreUces constitute the theatrical attractions, and
Thomas Orchestra with the Troy Choral Union Mrs
T. Ahne OsgOOd Henrietta Beetle. Theodore TeOdt and
franz Remuertz 20 give the music In The Re-
demptiOn." Elijah ana HANDLES TIE Deum." One
hundred and sevent,hve trained voices comprise the
chorus and the event regarded the lscl festival
Of the year IN Troy Every seat IN the nall has been
sod for all the performances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-29
NEEDING $4,000 AT ONCE.

The Brooklyn Young Mems Christian Asso-
caton which was organized In 1881 at different times
has made efforts witch were unsuccessful TO
new building The late Frederick Maryland left large
amount Of money used in aid Of religious and other
objects and lis executors with view 20 carrying out his
known wishes respect the association have made the
following proposition They will erect building tocos
NOT less than 800 600 including the price for the land and
present Il to the association provided that that organza
ton will raise an endowment fund Of interest
from which shall be used deaying the expenses OF the
association. The subscriptions toward the endowment
fund now to $4,000 and the most earnest ef
fort. arc being made the remaining $4,000 at
once that work on the new building may Dc oesuh I'D
media tely. -,
II the good people Of New York and Brooklyn could
mt realize the pOrtanoe Of this work. said one OF the
hardest workers in the association not one week would
pass before amount required would be subscribed
nearly 100000 young men IN brooklyn ana there
is not promising field for our work IN the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-29
ROCHESTER,.
BIUE ENVELOPES-BLAINE DELEGATES
NEW OPERA HOUSE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TMBUNE.l

ROCHESTER,, March 28.-The New-YOrk Cen
traI Railway Company is continuing to dismiss con
ductors Oh the western division OF the road large
number OF experienced. Trustworthy and popular men
have received the blue envelope The result Is con-
steriaton among the brotherhood. Tho last one who
has been dropped Is James Sullivan, who has been con
ductor on road for twenty years and who has run
between Rochester and syracuse for fifteen years He
Is weIl-known as Honest Jim Sullivan; AID his
dismissal has created considerable public indignation
here The blue envelope however, is not considered
by the people a. token OF dishonesty
The Bracket House, leading large hotel III the
western Yar OF State, and the temporary home Of
the leading railroad and politicians after being
closed year is be opened next month by James Day
now proprietor Of the Nayery House. ana former
Central Railroad conductor.
There iq hut little stir political quarters few OF
tie politicians have been active in the ward primaries
but the people generally have expressed 10 interest
whatever I'm the Presidential campaign, which has
opened The Republican delegates already elected TO
the District AMI Assembly are acknowledged
to be in favor OF Blaine for President
Several meetings of prominent capitalists have been
held during the week, looking towiird the erection OF
fine Teproof Opera House the west side of the river
at Church aLd FtZhugn sts. ana Directly opp9si'G se
sire Of the new Government building. There is little
doubt that the scheme VII be carried tnroaGn dno
land will cost $75 600, and the building ABOUT the same
W :. Kimban, the noted cigarette maqufacturer ID w
Powers banker, ana Gliinan H. ftThluh, thc Hut
chant, are interested in the movement
Nothing hs cen done toward the erection Of the new
Government building
Edward Stevenson, the commercial traveller who so
suddenly aud nyserOusY disappeared from the Powers
Hotel nearly q month ago, and whose movements have
baicd detectives has at last been heard from In
Toronto, wi ere he had long dehauch Stevenson was
.yIlllre ed by the Britain Conn, Knitting Com
paiy There are many here who still believe that he
his committed suicide.
Barney MoAuley, the comedian iDsulted large
audience on Wednesday evening by attempting. while
drunk. play the JeTseymau. He appeared IN u dazed
condition, knew none OF his lines, and acted inco~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-29
TIE .NERSPAPER WORLD.

Mr.. J. A. Sleicher, the new editor OF The
which had become good paying property under his
management.
La America Spanish monthly established in this city
manufacturers OF the United states and the Spanish
countries OF this continent, now published by stock
company and IL regularly mailed 10 large number Of
buyers In Cuba, Mexieo and Central aud south America
The Iten Of Philadelphia recently appeared IN
dress and the propreOrs promise 5000 TO make some I'M
provements in the weekly edition.
The Herald OF Norristown, Penn appears IN a new
dress and gives space than formerly 10 Geographic
neWs-
TIE Nortceh BLetin. which covers the nsws-feld Of
Eastern Connecticut has reduced its subscription price
one-quarter.
The Boston Post has iust entered upon its fftythir
year a champion OF Democracy.
few days ago The Sb'day Courier Of Boston, com
pleted its siXtieth year.
The Freeman OF Montpelier VT has been sold To VIII
lam Prescott, who viii consolidate IL with The WGtcA
ndl Ire Freeman was established IN 1874
er1 Ownerships durnrecent years with varying degrees
OF success seems at last 10 have been placed upon
basis permanent prosperity The present propreors
Ernest. +. birmingham Co., have made many impor>
changes IN its alma and makeup, and arc conduct
IL the plan OF tho suceesSfu English Jour
nais IL claims avoid gossip and offensive personals
ties story Of two few articles upon matters Of inter
society notes upon current literature the fashions
and decorative art make up the d0dy OF the paper and
prominent feature lately introduced Is series 81 portraits
Of Leaders in society In New-YOrk ana other cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-29
BASEBALL NOTES.

The members of the New York League and
Metropotsn baseball reported for duty Tuesday
AZ the Polo Grounds Field practice INDUCED in for
over an hour Some OF the look rather stout after
their winters rest Managers Price and Mutrie were
present and seemed well pleased with the appearance Of
their The report for practice syery afternoon
The first regular game viii be played to-day
Tie players OF the Brooklyn Club were
ordered to report duty Washington Park Brooklyn
this week The managers have issued tickets good
for admission to all games during the season. at $50 each
A business Office Of the New-York League Club was
opened at No ia Nsssau-st tuesday. w. B. BecannOn
formerly an American Association umpire, will have
charge OF the rooms.
meeting OF delegates from the juvenile amateur base
bail clubs in Brooklyn held at Kites, IN Fulton-s
BROOKLYN Tuesday night An association formed Of
clubs whose players not over sixteen years OF age
The American Association rules adopted. A COM
mittee was appointed 10 confer win Mr. COlyer 10
arrange for separate grounds for the clubs at Prospect
PARK Delegates nom the following clubs were present.
Mercantile Success Crescent Aert Invlnci6ss, Fear.
less Athletic Baltic, Adepnl, IT,, Resoute, Union and
Namesss jr Several delegates "no were not satisfied
will form rival association composed or climbs whose
smbers' ages rang from sixteen to nineteen years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-29
BUFFALO,.
woMEY's ADvANCEMENT-THE FOURTH
GOODWIN SMITH.
Try TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRrBUSE.l

Try TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUSE.I
prpp,ro. March 2s-At the midyear meet
inc ~ the officers of the association Tor the
Of women Wednesday. discussed suItaDe
of writer's and topics for the annual congress ~ 70
Indianapolis I'm October. An elegant luncheon WI"
; ,bo vldtors by the Buffalo members OF the associ
ton MANY prominent women were present. hcluuAhs
urs JnIis Ward Howe who remained until lhnrsu"y' !"
deliver lecture on "reminiscences OF Long1elio" anu
Emerson"
The procramme for the celebration Of the Fourth OF
IuIv this year which includes the unvelhns Oh the
soldiers and sailors monument has been arAns'u ny ~"
committee u charge. The semi annual ehcaiI"eN' "
the Grand Army Of Republic will convene the isn'
betoe and Is expected attract large representation
OF war veterans and generals OF the army Inc SAINT
ot.ering there will be an excursion to the Falls when
win me illuminated On the Fourth there VIII DC II
procession of military and civic societies; the monument
viii be unveiled and General Stewart l. WoOdioru VIII
deliver an Grafton.
The yvater I'm the western division Of the Erie Canal IL
10 he drawn of April l. and large force oil men set
work along the lire. to prepare for the opening oi
navigation.
There il no abaemen, in the war Of IN druggists and
the competition in the prices OF all sorts OF wares Is as
fierce ever.
Goodwin Smith has been in the city this week BE
said he d not believe the recent bribery at Toronto was
likely 10 overthrow the Dominion Ministry unless II
could Ne proved that the Government was cohhected
with r. He expressed himself as greatly favoring
ar, .,,s rnton with Canada and believes u could be
brought about by legislation at Washington as II would
special advantage TO the northern poruef Oh TIC
United States.
Professor Smith was given a banquet this evening by
local alumni OF Cornell College.
The appointment OF Ira Belts Assistant superin-
tendent Of Public Works gives general sat,saGt0n ,
Of politics. Mr.. Belts Is well-known as al active
political worker
Robson and Crane Maggie Mitchell, and william
stafford have afforded the dramatic performances OF the
week the former etecting successful revival OF IN
Comedy OF Errors" Princess Ida, as gwen ny the
Stet.ou company OF Now-YOrh, drew large houses.
The programme OF the Music Festival includes seec-
items from Tristan md Isolde, the Naikure ana
segfried." The chorus numbers go, put VIII De
and insure the best results.