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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20

people WHO DeueNe lnnt tnere Is some
thing in politics beyond the scramble
for office, and who admire principles in
stead OF wire workers and political
wreckers. That ia all there is in this
discussion. III Mr.. Nelson can control
the Republican party in Texas with his
alleged $1,000 colored votes, there is no
written law against It. The LIGHT does
not control the party, nor does it want
to, and what advice it has given the
colored people, and Mr.. Nelson in par
ticular, has been alone from an indi-
vidual stand point, and is outside Of pre-
JUDGE in any manner Of form.
UNDER the subject of subsoil drainage
in cities, w. b. Trowbridge, in Harpers
Magazine for April, says: "In most of
our great capitals and provincial cities
the original Typographical features are
entirely changed by the grading of
streets and the preparation of building
sites. But little thought has been given
heretofore to the effect which such
changes may have upon this all-impor-
tant question of drainage. Sewers may
be instructed with the double object Of
carrying away the refuse from dwellings
and also the rain which falls upon roofs
and streets; but unpaved streets, back
yards and vacant lots often retain the
surface water until 1t is evaporated by
the heat of the sun, or carried away by
Ifsv nj MI
streets may be set down at once as
sources OF disease. The greatest evils,
however, often occur from subsol
accumulatlons of this surface water. 1t
is not a matter of mere theory, but of
most unfortunate experience, that local
tiles where subsoil stagnant water is
found, in populous districts, almost
invariably supply to the practicing ply
stefan the greatest number of patients.
In some cities it has been observed that
the rising and falling of the level of this
subsoil water, periodically, gives rise. to
peculiar diseases, so widespread as to
become almost epidemic. The falling of
the water-level draws into the pores of
the soil large volumes of air, which is
again expelled by rising level, after
heat and moisture have produced their
effects in saturating the ground air with
poisons. Neither the chemist nor the
microscopic has yet been able to deter
mine the nature or composition of these
poisonous carnations. The opening of
unventilated drains, the untrapping of
gullies, the breaking up of streets, orex-
cavations for line of railroad often pro-
duce sudden evolutions ofthese unknown
substances in such quantities as to cause
marked local disturbances of the public
health. Here, then, we have another
field of work for the sanitary engineer
in growing cities to provide in advance
for the too-often neglected sub-drainage
of new districts before the filling and ex-
cavations for streets and buildings shall
have rendered such drainage impracti-
cable, and in older or built-up districts
to reduce by surface drainage as far as
possible the percolation into the soil of
the surface waterv
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20
Election Proclamation.
MAYORS OFFICr,
CITY or SAN ANTONIO,
lf.I.w......s 1901

In accordance with q resolution of the city
Council, adopted February D, 1874, and by
virtue OF tho authority conferred on me by
the charter and ordinances of the city. I,
james II. French, Mayor OF the city of San
Antonio, do issue this, my proclamation, order
this cts on
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20

ZONE feature of the present phase of
journalism is especially satisfactory,
says L. V. Smalley in the Manhattan for
April. 1.-The newspapers are more free
from the influence of the politicians than
ever before. Even the strong party
papers display robust independence
They criticise freely the measures and
leaders of their own party. Indeed. they
are themselves the leaders Of the orga-
nizations they support. The political
chief in Congress is much more influ-
enced bp the opinions and wishes of the
editors in New York, Boston and Chica-
go than the editors are by his. Except
in the case Of a few obscure sheets that
live upon municipal patronage, the daily
papers do not care for the views of this
or that party 'boss" or leading states
man save as matter of news. Their
opinions on politics are their own. This
independence Of the dictation and in
fluence of professional politicians ex-
tends TO the weekly press, which has
largely outgrown its old subserviences TO
the dispensers Of county patronage and
become manly and selfreliant."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20

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our Treatise on Blood and Skin disea ses
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20

"A man who found that his bride was
very tart, recognized that he had made
sour ash.-[Bourbon Badinage.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20

Little Joker" s
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
A Smooth Trick Beaten

On one of the roads leading out of Boston the writer noticed that the punch of each conductor had sort of pouch attached to it, Asking the reason, it was learned that form- erly i. was not uncommon for hold> CTS of monthly or quarterly tickets to pick up the little bit of paste~
 bcald that fell to the floor when the conduct r punched the number and cal efully fastened it in again. By skillful manipulation and by main- tGining a chiidlike and bland ex> pression of innocense, at the critical moments get eighteen of twenty rides out of twelve ride ticket. The loser being bloated corpora tion, of course tbere was nothing dishonest in the littlejob. It is said that even gentle maidens with white souls and speclacles used to fe adopts at the cunning performance. At length the railway company, sell fish and disregardful of the right of the public to cheat il out of It's eye teeth whenever the opportunity offered, attached pockets to its punches to catch the pieces out and thus put an end to the thrifty scheme.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
An Aqueous Howl.

We would respectfully call the at> tention of our City Fathers to Ihc matter of loss to our citizens for want of water regularly in cur town dItches. The City sells to every one who wants it certain amount of water. but each year the citizens arc compelled to undergo more or less loss of fruit trees and shrubbery on account of the imp evident mQnage- ment of the water.
 If the Canal company has cons tract or is responsible for the supply of water to the town in any way, it should be called on to remedy the matter by some arrangement where's by that suprly will be constant and on hand at all times; otherwise, there is no encouragement for citi- zens to do anything in the way of raising orchards or beautIfying homesteads. The loss each year from this source IS becoming greater and greater, till its will not be borne much longer by the citizens if there is any help for the matter, and we believe there is. Several of OUT cit> iZens are just now threatened with the loss of from twenty 10 fifty dol- lars worth of newly planted trees, simply because there is no water.
 To be sure, the present is an extra- ordinary occasion, but such occa> sions are exceedingly rare, while the fact that water is very often wanted when it is not to be had is not rare event at all. Frequently it is running to waste in one portion of the town, and badly wanted in another. This time Of year espe- tally it is much needed where new trees are being planted and the warmth is sufficient to dry the ground out rapid y. Something more systematic in the matter of supply- ing and handling water is badly needed, and our City Council can confer no greater favor upon the citizens generally than to arrange matters so that water will be avail able to anyone when wanted.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
Wonderful Automatons.

Many of the tiny S rews used in this country in watchmaking are turned out on three little automatic machines in this city. One Of them, while turning out perfect screw al fair rate of speed, is consider ably improved on by it's companions. The machine takes up but little room. A man could carry it under his arms without much diff. ulty. A wire is fed through a tube into the machine by revolving teeth. As it appears, 6 knife cuts away the surplus metal to make the stem for the thread, just as the chisel Operates at the lathe of the wood turner.
 As this is finished a small tube in which the thread is folm med advances and clasps the stem, forms the thread at lightning speed and falls back .. As this is done, two knives cut that portion of the wire off, and the con- pleted screws fall down. The wire again advances and the process is repeated. The marvel of the ma chine is best grasped when the size of the screw formed is understood '. They are an eighth of an inch in length and it would require 200 of them 10 make an ounce. The thread on the stem is so small that it is scarcely di ccrnible to the naked eye. Each machine will make 5000 screws a day.-Boston Globe.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

SECRETARY FoLeER has, in reply to the resolution of February 27th, sent to Speaker Carlisle a commu~ nicaiion setting forth the total amount Of "money" in the Treasury on the 29;h of February last, at $49e, 735 .509.14. Of thls amount certain special funds" are certified, aggregating S102, ,442, ,057.41, leaving subject 10 the warrant of the Secre- tary the sum of $396, ,293, 45i 73. Gold and silver certificates, and a few minor specified items, reduce this available" balance s44, 639, : 907sO, while certain legal rcquirc- ments necessitate the retention of $2O6, 120, ,062 73, and S95. 800, 900 are held under the provisions Of tie Resumption Act, having as a final result only $7,534, ,291.2O which may be applied to any governmental purpose. This exhibit will astc n;sh many gentlemen who have been clamoring for the hoard, d millions in the Treasury, but it shows very clearly that while the millions are these they are not altogether availa>
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
Min ing Notes.

The drill has the only eye that can fathom the wealth of prospect.
 Sharp drills and a hammer are like unto the business end of wasp; they create sensation when they commence moving.
 A fool and his hard earned assess ment money are soon parted. Stud> horse poker hasn't temper enough to develop bonanza.
 You can't knock a ten>foot hole in lode and then sit on the dump and talk about your mine without be- coming a subject of rldicule.
 The ore purchasers certificate of a iive>ton> mill-run and his check for the dncats will recommend your property where an exrert's gush fails.
 A good trail to your prospect is a good thing if there is good pros PCOb dt iAC PlfCi OAANA OA It. AOdSl ness people don't climb trails for scenery.
 An assay certificate for 1000 ounces silver to ton of 2,000 pounds Is about as valuable in he mimi z market as 8 ten thousand dollar Confederate boDd on Wall street.
 You can't sell a confectionery On stick-of>mint-candy sample; nei- ther can you sell 6O0x1 ,500 feet of mining claim on vest-pccket spec> imen.
 When you leave the prospect y u have clung to five years to seek a fortune in new excitement, you fellow the example of the greedy dog with hls breakfast in his mouth who saw his shadow ID the water Elk
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

THE matter of establishing a mer~ chant marine is again up in the lower House of Congress. For years a United States merchant ma- rinc has been matter of annual discussion in the halls of Congress, and for all those years there has been nothing but wind work done iD the matter, though It is the one thing that could be done by onr na
 tional legislature that would be of ipcalculable benefit to trade on all the great seaboard of ihe country, and would also have it's beneficial effects upon our inland trade. As matters now stand, other countries do the carrying trade of the United States, by which millions of money go out from us. More than that, our ship building interests receive small encours cement, thus curtaIling a so1rce of employment for valua- ble class of skilled artizans, and cuttir 2 of market for timber, iron and other ship building material that should be used at home. Laws, such as are necessary for the protec- ion and encouragement of Ameri- can ship building and commerce, should be enacted promptly, and if anything sh uld be subsidized, the merchant marine should be given a lift to start it. The question of sub sitlizing great commercial con ce ns is, however. one that suggests doubts as 10 it's propricry in case of even the me rchant marine. when tie suc- cess, or rather the want of success in that matter on inland trade has 50 often made liself paiaf fully app a.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

OPPOSITION 10 the Morrison tariff bill is assuming decided aspect in many sections of the country, and takes the form generally of organ ized protest against any reduction or change of duties as at present inn
 posed. There can be no doubt that such protests will have influence N ith members of Congress gener
 ally, and it Is eminently right that they should have. The present tariff has been in operation bat a short time, and during that time the manufacturing industries of the country have been Tn a lapguishing and depressed condition. Now they are b' ginning to show signs of re- turning animation, and it is ques> tionab:e whether il would be wise policy to remove the protectlon left them by existing laws until they are fairly on their feet and able to take care of themselves, The alleged reason for a further reduction of dutIes now-that the Government revenues are too ereat-is one that might be endured for year or two, or until the idle mil s and idle hands of the country are busy again.-Ea
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

A WASHINGTON dispatch of re-
 cent date has the following in re-
 gard 10 the Peralta- Rcavis land
 grant at Phoenix: An Arizona land
 claim, arising under a 1,lexican
 grant, in which J. A. Reavis is
 claimant, has lately been subject of correspondence Tn ihc the De- partments here, and especially an
 object of attention from Secretary Lincoln. The claim originated in
 Don Miguel Peralta, to whom the
 land was granted by the Mexican Government, and Iy him was trans
 ferred to Dr. Willing, of San Diego. and upon Willing's death. Reavis
 acquired the it e through the formers wife. R presentative Broadhead, who is attorney for one of the claimants, says the Reavis clam will ultimately be upset. Lately ReaEis, it is alleged has been trying to dIspossess settlers upon the land comprised in the grant, and, it IS reported here, has threat eued some of them with military intervention if they did not move off their claims. This has come to the ears of Secretary Linreln, and he IS inclined to resent rhe 1mputa- tions cast upon the War Depart> ment by those in Arizona who think ReavIs able 10 carry out his threat. Lincoln says it is absurd to say that troops could be used for any such purposes -J0nrnai
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
Wendell Philips Courts h5p-

A pleasant little story of Wendell Phepls' Conrtship it is no Violation of confidence to repeat in print
 The date is in the '30's, when stge~ coaches had not yet given place to railroads. A certain Miss Greene was to make journey to Albany, and Charles Sumner, then "a rising young lawyer" having a mission to Pittsfield, was, at the request of the family, to accompany her a part of the way. But Sumner was timid,
 and did not like the idea of travels ing with a girl in the seclusion of a stage-coach. He applied to his friend, Wendell Phiipis O lake his place. If you will go," he said, T will pay your fare both ways" Young PL>liIs S required no urging. And the pair set out, and the future agitator had not traversed more than half the distance before he had fallen desperately in love with his brilliant companion. She gave him no encouragement, but the man who could defy mob, was not the man to be daunted when matter of the art was at issue. On Miss Greene's return to Boston, he called on her, and then and there asked her to be his wife. She treated his proposals coldly, but he pleaded his suit with eloquence which gave him the title of "the silver tcngued. At length overcome by hIs importu~ nity, the maiden said: "I will mar " you on one e nditiou-that you swear eternal enmity to slavery" !" "I swore that four years ago." was the reply, land willingly swear it again." Miss Greene was then an invalid, and when the two were married it was in her chamber, which she was ot expected to leave
 again alive, that the cerimeuy took
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

rent. In almost every case govern mental assistanceto inland trade has simply opened up the way for the perpetration of the most gigantic swindles ever perpetrated upon a free people, and it is not quite cer- tam that an object of this k nd is not n view when assistance is askt q for the merchant marine. At any rate it Is a matter in which our law makers can guard well their pros cecdings.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

THE "war in Egypt" is some what peculiar affair, in which Great Britain has got herself into a row with hordes of barbarian Moham medans, and is performing wonder ful deeds of valor, running them around over the Sahara desert in S0Hdan. The principal drawback to the sport is that once in while the barharians clean out the army while the army rarely succeeds in doing anything but "pursue"
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

TIE St. Louls Repu6zfcan. which Is now the Democratic organ in Missouri, says: "The Democrats are not agreed on the tariff question. It is much to be regretted that they are not" This would indicate that the RepHtE.can is not at all certain as to the results of the coming campaign.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
s1on RE FIRE 1N PRESCOTT.
Five Thousand Dollars w Ortll of
 Property Destroyed.

Special to the HERALD.J
 PRESCOTT, March 17.-Another fire broke ont here few minutes after midnight cn Sunday morning, and one of our finest residence proper lies was entirely destroyed. The residence of Mir Lester Jackson took fire and was wholly consumed in volying loss of over S5,OOO on the building and furniture. The insur~ anGe on the property destroyed is about $B,5e0 Adjacent property was saved hy cxerlions Of the ciii> zens. Verify our city seems doom' d 10 entire destruction.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
Remarkable Bad Luck.

Such bad luck was nev- expe~ rienced by any lottery company as has late-y attached to the Henry College Lottery. See the statistics, showing so many large prizes sold in so short time. This proves that the1r drawings are fair beyond ques- ticn. They offer $11O,zo0 in Prizes at their drawing, March 27. Tickets at fI'c low rricc of Ss ach- Address l. ] Eousl $, CovIngton, Ky.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20


 EMMA WIxoaI, She American pri- ma donna, whose stage name is Emma Nevads, has achieved a suc- cess in operatic music in Europe that few mortals enjoy. Eight years ago.the writer enjoyed her ac- quaintar ce in a private school of Oakland. Cal where she was known as remarkably bright young lady and 8 delightful singer. She is now about 2e years of age, and pushing hard for the first place in the world in opera.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

OUR Republican Territorial tx- changes are asking about the Con- vention for the selection of dele~ gales to tle Nationa! Republican Convention. Some lime since Mir. Churchill sent out circulars to the Central CommilIe, men asklng them to name q time and place for hel'ing the c. nvenii n H. subsequently announced sirrugh ihe Prescott pas pers That he lad received very few renlies. u is time the maller WAS
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

It is said that Albuquerque is be- ginning to have hard tune of it siaee the railroads have been fin ished up. and travel is through. The first boom has blown itself out ard the reaction begins. Albu- 9uerque, however, has the location and backing to ultimately become one of the best towns of the soutb> west-
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
That All Depends

Timid lady (goine up Washington monument elevatoD; "Conductor, what il the rope breaks that holds us?"
 Conductor: "Oh, there are num- Der more attached as safety ropes. '
 "Timid lady: But if they all break, where shall we go?"
 Conductor: "Ohl wei, nm, that all depends upon what kind of life you have been living before. ."-Te1 0s Siflings.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

BARBED wire is likely to become an important article so far as price is concerned. The various barbed wire companies of the United States have united into one company. uns der the name of the National Barbcs Wire Company, and the price of wire has been put up a cent per pound.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
Fair B. nwings the Feature.

The Henry College Lottery is noted for it's endeavor 10 satisfy all that the drawings cannot be other wise than fair. Nexi Grand Draw> ing, March 27th. Capital Prizcs S3O,OOO, S1O,O0O, S5,OOO, &c, Tick cts only s2; Halves $1. Send your order to J. J. Douglas, Covington' Ku
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

A BALTIMoRE firm has purchased through an agent in St. Louis 300 carloads of corn; this is said to be the largest corn sale ever made in St. Lotus.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

THE dreaded foot and mouth dis ease has been discovered in herd of cattle in Kansas. This is the first case in the country. Steps were immediately taken to- have the en, tire herd destroyed.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

place. But Wendell Philp devo- ion had it's re xard. She lived 10 be the guide of his life, and to witnefs the posthumous honors heaped upon his grave.-Boston IraoeSer.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

A PROPOSITION has been made and a bill introduced to llquidate the national debt paying it in gold, and to issue s1,eOo,oOo,oOo of national currency. A greenback move.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

RANDALL has his dander up and proposes to vote with the Rerubli- cans in the House against Morrl- sen tariff bill.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

FAST mail arrangements have been made by which mail is earned from New York via Chicago to Omaha in two days.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

10 k. d after ty the committee. The cfttse,s, coincidlng with our sugg,s- ten, indicates Phoenlx as the place of it's choice.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

THE Chicago, Burlington and Quirey road proposes 10 go 1t on its own hook, and refuses 10 be drawn iato the pooling business.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
March scheme,

1e hoIe Tickets, F2: EEa f 'TiclS"ts SE: % Tick cts sS50; 5J Tickets %EOO.
 Remit money, Postal Noie or Bank prait in Letter, or send by Express. ORDER Ro of & and upward by Express. can be sent at our expense. AddIesS all o.ders 10 J. J. DOUGLAS.
 Covington, Ky.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

FIFE Eastern States are holding meetings of their party Central Committees.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

A sEqERMISED effort is being made Ly eastern. moneyed men to denlonetlze silver.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

PHILADELPHIA refuses to admi' women 60 tho practice Of law in her Courts.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20

TIIDES ard Morrison is the new Democratic combina'nn.