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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18
CRICKET.
The First Game Ever Played in San
Antonio.

The frat cricket match ever played In
San Antonio was commenced on the
parade grounds, Government hill yes
terday bya team representing the San
Antonio Cricket club, and one chosen
from the garrison, under the command
OF Drum-Major woodhouse. Play COM
menced at O'Clock exactly with the
garrison team at the bat, the bowling
for the club being intrusted to Crossley
and shelton. A hit for by Heating. and
slogging, baseball style by Summers
were the only features Of an innings last
ing but 80 minutes, and yielding only 81
runs. Shelton and Leighton opened the
account for the club to the bowling of
Graham and O'Laverty, and obtained %
before the partnership was dissolved.
Crate hit a:merry:dozen and Bairbridge's
nine, mot OUT contained two 3s.
The game will be continued on Friday
at $3.50 p. IN. sharp. The fielding of the
soldiers was very smart. but their bowl
ing and batting fell below that of the
club. Appended Is the score as far ms
the game has progressed;
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

OF the crazy quilt for the benefit of the
orphans will take place at p. m, Aug
ust 2jth, at st. ,Ioseph'S Orphan asylum.
All those holding tickets are respectful
ly invited to attend. S-l7-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

Champion cod brick.
Thick cod fish.
Scaled herring.
Smoked halibut.
Picked salmon in half barrel and kits.
Mackerel in tomato sauce.
Mackerel in mustard.
EMANUEL ABRAHAM.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

The 10th series of the stock of the
BeXar Building and Loan association is
now open for subscription. Apply to
John +. Ochse, Secretary.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

Tells past, present and future. Brings
the separated together and causes
speedy marriages. Heals diseases by
magnetism. Call at 337 Acequia street,
opposite the Mexican Consul's. Ct
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

OF the big sacrifice sale of ready made
clothing at A. M. Cohen's, 200 Main
plaza. Now is your chance to get
cheap suit. Cliff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

A ,Rold-oameo locket, finder will be liber-
ally rewarded by returning to @. Ii.
Nash's office. S-ls-3ts
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

Every flrst-olass dealer sells Opera
Pufis cigarettes. Avoid injurious imita-
lions. II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18
Lost

The most popular cigarettes are tn,
Opera Pulls at popular price. n
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

Just Received: Another lot
of MaSon'S Improved Self
Sealing Fruit Jars at Paul
Wagner'S.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

Cigarette smokers pre- fer Opera Pufls
because they do not stickto the lips II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

Cards-A fine stock just received by
Mic Tengg. s-l7-lt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

- EC0ND- HAND BOOKS bought and sold at %
y Solcdad street, opposite courthouse.
The examiner., 1885-06-13
NOT OUZZE SO FAD.

The action of Gov. Harrison in re- gard to the Labor Bureau appoint ment has been we'll commented on by the newspapers of every class and party Some think we'll of it, some i'll of it; while the Mugwump journals are delighted, for Aurthaw, you know, is a man of culchaw and one of those who although of Republican iantece- dents and sympathetic heart for the wrongs and woes of Labor, voted for the man for President whom the rep resentative Labor men of New York denounced as Labor's enemy. But the unkindest cut of all comes from /0Aa
 .S7VintOn's Pabe1, and aimed directly
 too , not at Gov. Harrison, not at the rank and file of the benighted wage serfs who would probably associate in their minds a Labor Bureau with a carpenters tool chest if asked to de fine its nature and proportions, but to the very men who composed the con- vention. John has so poor an opinion of Connecticut's wage-earners as to assert that the men even who com posed the convention and were spat in the teeth by his Excellency, can again be depended on to vote him into power if he happens to be on the ticket they are accustomed to voting
 We hardly believe that friend Swim ton, cynical as he has cause to be, is gone so far as to actually believe his own assertion in this particular. We confess to having no very exalted opinion of the sagacity and recalcit
 rant manhood of the average working man, but we would lose all faith ir humanity, and all heart in our work
 if it could ever be said that one of the delegates taking part in that Hartford assemblage, had again cast a ballot fol Henry B. Harrison, where the rights of Labor were involved. No, Johr Swinton, the men of that Hartford convention, bore intelligence and de
 termlnation in every line of thei1 countenance, and they have resolved that Henry B. Harrison is Governor of Connecticut for the last time; anc they are preparing to put that resolve into practical and successful execution
The examiner., 1885-06-13

had another scheme to settle it. And it seemed to be a good "hard money" "constitution of the Fathers" f'solid basis" scheme too, the same that our Shylock bretheren were once in love with, when they desired to get our Government currency (greenbacks) out of the way to make room for their bank notes on which they might draw a double interest. MT. Warmers scheme is simply to issne paper money based on the silver in the treasury, or on whatever may hereafter be buried there. But the ShKlock press howls "inhation" at this, and tries to sheer it down by asking why not give the copper men and the nick1e men a chance? But the animus of our Shy lock friends is as we'll known as their inconsistency IS apparent. It was only a little while ago when every mothers son of them shouted in one grand chorus for the scheme that allowed the banker to issue $Ioo in bank notes for every $1oo worth of bonds he had invested in the national bank swindle. Poor fellow, he was at first obliged to get along with % per cent additional, but there being an opportuoity to invest 10 per cent. more to suck in the results of Labor, a little more imitation was considered only in the line of sagacious business enterprise, Uncle Sam furnishing the money. And it IS said that Secretary Manning washes his hands of the Warner silver scheme. Of course. that's what he was put there for. Dan, you know, is one of the bretheren, and it isn't supposed that being la belled "Democrat'' would of necessity obhge him to go back on his friends. That ism t what he is a Democrat for. Besides, it wouldn't be good policy to have all the Shylocks in one party. By being in both they are always sure to secure a position-no matter who wins, which enables them to shear the sheep and bag all the wool. But pshaW this is "dry subject" about as dry as the pockets of the fellow who says so, and which is made so in part through this same operation, the discussion of which is too dry for his greenness.
The examiner., 1885-06-13
THE AGE OF MEDIocRlTY.


 This may be called the age of mediocrity in everything but rascality, and it is the golden age for that. The rascal is as uni versal as the fool. Governments, pulpits and presses are suffering from intellectual dyspepsia, from the rich garbage they feed upon. Everywhere there is the oder of staleness and the swilI of former ages. Things once passable are cooked and re- cooked until the masses loathe them.
 All countries at times have boasted of their statesmen, their writers and preach CTS, but where are they now? What are "statesmen'' working for, except private interests What are writers busy about, except dawdling with dull revels to kill time What are our Heading presses doing, except excusing party shortcomings and misleading the multitude? And everywhere there is a lack of power and faith in themselves. They do not believe themselves or their inventions. They be- tray the cowardice of liars, and contempt ible liars at that.
 And what is the opinion of the millions concerning the men they vote for, the men who direct thought in the press and pull pit? There is an almost universal con- tempt for all public characters, from Pres ident downwards. The universal expres-
The examiner., 1885-06-13

There is some talk of Senator Grady of New York being nominated tor the seat Ill Congress left vacant by the appointment of s. S. Cox as minister to Turkey. This arouses the ire of such spurious Democratic sheets as the New Haven Reg1stev. It says that Grady's nomination would be "an insult to President Cleveland and decent Democracy. Grady is also a blatherskite, though he has some abil- ity." "FIis advocacy of Butler during the recent campaign" is another of the sins for which Tommy has to answer; and the RegIste1- thinks "should be enough to insure his de- feat" We fail to see what President Cleveland has to do with any con- gressional district in New York or any other State. And certain it is that Grady never before showed him. self to be so much of democrat, and better, so much of a mas, as when he stepped out from the ranks of hide bound partyism to oppose so undem- ocratic nominee as the corporation attorney and practical enemy of Labor Grover Cleveland, and followed the banner of him most hated by Aris- tocracy and corporation hirelings ot all grades and conditions-Benjamin F. Butler, the man of the people. Yes, Tom is a "blatherskite"; so are all men, according to the dictionary oi the RegIste1- who realZy sympathise with, say word for, or perform an act in the interest of Labor. Tom Grady would be a worthy substitute for the versatile, and withal, the good hearted Cox. "An insult to Gleve. land and decent Democracy? Oh how we shudder for the shock to the tender soul of the ex-hangman o1 Erie, and the virtuous profler of pool Maria Halpin; and then also, for of lending that high moral sensibility ot the manipulators who gulled the fool ish workingman to perpetuate his owr slavery, that they might change places with his oppressor, and become the recipients of the spells of which he i: continually shorn.
The examiner., 1885-06-13

Some friend in Springfield Mass. sent us last Saturday a marked copy of the Mugwump daily of that city, containing an editorial on the Labor Bureau appointment of this State. It was very interesting reading. We learnt from 1t that the class of men who asked for the establishment of the Bureau were ''workingmen;" but afterwards, when dissatisfied with the Governors appointment, they immedi- ately become transposed into |<dema- gogs." We learnt also that "the real workingmen of the State are not heard from to any great extent, and are not aware how they had been abused." This is also a revelation that has it's significance. And the significance is this: that the "real workingmen" of our Mugwump friend comprise that class who are always content with things as they are, whether i'll or we'll, and who are more interested in the frivolties and pastimes of life than they are in the study of economic sub- jects touching their own material wei fare. Of course these Workingmen have not been heard from and never will be; and would be as much at home on the question pertaining to the func- tions of Labor Bureau as a blind man would be Tn the discrimination of colors, or a deaf man in discoursing on the harmony of sounds. No, these "real workingmen' have not been heard from, nor are they at all taken into account, but there are sufficient of another class, both in and out of the trade unions, who we apprehend z0iX 6e Hear-H from, and in a manner, doubtless, that our Massachusetts Mugwump friend will hate to chroni- cle. This is all that is necessary to be Sal0,,, the time for preliminary ac- tion is now upon us.
The examiner., 1885-06-13

On the other hand, MT. Sharpe is right in his position that the financial difficulty does not present an insur- mountable barrier to a'ly success of cooperation; and "Poser'' is right in his position that the equitable settle ment of the fnahcial agency is essen tial, before Cooperation can succee d in dispensing to its adherants the sum btal Of the just fruits of their toll.
 We had wished that our correspond ents had grappled closer, and fought in a narrower ring, putting in blows right from the shoulder, instesd of indulging in an exhibition of such artistic sparring. Nevertheless, there were some points scored on either side. What these were, it is not the intention of this article to point out; but we can truthfully say, that we are with MT. Sharpe in his work of Integ- ral Cooperation, believing that those who do know something should act up to the sum of that knowledge for their own advancement: in every way still left open@e them, and not wait for the ignorant, the selfish, the indifferent and the corrupt conglOmeration of humanity to reach the standard of perfection. And we are with 'sPoser'' in his belief and work in the educa- ton and exhortation of these elements to this standard, or as near it as fallen humanity can hope to aspire. One idea can only help the other, no mat ter which succeeds the fastest.
 The man whe makes THE ExAMIN- FER would have City, State and Nation al Cooperation; in Money, Land, Transportation, yes in all branches of business where corporate greed and power is now robbing and expressing the Producer, and destructive Com petition ruining the Distributor, and forcing countless thousands of all classes into a chronic condition of suspense, or actual idleness and beggary, mental and physical ruin.
The examiner., 1885-06-13
SATURDAY, JUNE, 13, 1885.
Tally one more for the change"

Tally one more for the ''change." :" Henry Ward Beecher's son has been appointed a Collector of Customs. Now we may expect change to more bread and water for the fellows that enabled the New York Cardrivers' friend to reward the "son of his father.' How easy' it is for the noble torch-bearer to Give, love and be happy on dollar a day. in possession of the glad tidings that Henry's boy draws on the Treasury for four or five thousand dollars year. 70 temb0r-e, o m01Ss."
The examiner., 1885-06-13
BRATE BUT NIBECHE.

Inc Irlsh people are proVerDlally brave and generous people, but it sometimes seems as if they were as undiscriminating and foolish as they are brave and generous. They are the natural enemies of anything British, yet through their adherance to religious convictions, and blind party prejudice, Britain is ever able to find the means of holding them in subjec- tion.
 They will cry out against Gladstone and his rack-renting landlords, but then they bend the knee and pull off the hat, and fill up the contribution box for one of Gladstone's emisaries. And why? An, because he comes in the robe of Catholic bishop.
 We do not intend to say that this is generally so, but from the quiet sub mission displayed in cases where it is found, it might as we'll be general tor all that Irish discriminative powers, backed up by stern independence, is capable of asserting.
 The See of Dublin was vacant. The patriotic clergy interested in the choice of a Primate, sent to Rome among other names that of the learned, pious and aggressive patriot-Dr. Walsh, for the consideration of his Holiness. Their behests were an swered by the appointment of one not at all on the list, or even serving within the confines of the Irish nation.
 Whom and what IS this man? Dr. Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, a dis ciple of the "Prince of Peace" who could give utterance to the sentiment, and back it up with a subscript of 41oo ($5oo) that the Catholic soldiers of Australia on their expedition to the Soudan "did not champion any cause that could bring the blush of shame to those who love justice, rel igion, and fatherland.''
 No wonder that MT. Errington- Gladstone's special emisary to Rome, should consider this blood-thirsty prel- ate the right man to hold sway over the fractious Catholic spirit of Dublin.
 We hear many stories of Irish misery and Restitution. What else can there exist where men will permit themselves to be cajoled by 'faith'' into the belief that their spiritual ad- visers can do no wrong; and that ab- feet submission to ecclesiastical authority, no matter for what purpose exercised, is the only test of faithful ness to the religion of their fathers ,
 In this country, Britain rules the Irish people the same, only instead of doing it through. the priest, it is done through the politician. English bankers, insurance men and landlords exact many millions of tribute each year from the toilers of America; and it is all done through the agents of these influences controlling the head leaders of the two old political parties. These British agents merely designate what special legislature is needed in advancement of their subtle schemes of plunder, the venal politician assents for a specified consideration in 'Brit- ish gold" the party bugle is blown, the kerosene torch lit up; and Pat on this side and Mike on the other, march, shout and hurrah for the cause of John Bull, without knowing if, and damn each other because both don't serve him in the same color livery.
The examiner., 1885-06-13

sion is that they are "humbugs," and can not be trusted. There is no respect for the men or their measures. The men of the Revolution, who believed in principles, have given place to two-penny bourgeoisie, who care only for dollars. How long do these imbeciles expect to control the awakening and gnawing forces of socialism, internationalism and trades unionlsm Men may be governed by respect or fear of authority, but when to general contempt is added daily growing hatred, the begin ming of the last struggle is not far oil.
 If our speculative rascals were men of genius they might prolong their power, but they are common and vulgar rascals, making no pretences 10 good qualities. They make no excuses for wrongs inflicted upon the community. They treat remon- strances with s'what are you going to do about it ?'' air. Every dog that occupies some manufacturing kennel, feeding on men, women and children, dreams only Of larger and more expensive feasts. The little slaughter houses grow into big ones- Dividends swell. What jolly times
 If statesman buys his election by promises, he ought to do something to pay for his office. There is our president, and the crowd of penny trumpets elected with him, still engaged in dividing the spells. Not the first thing have they done for the people. Why? Because they are men of mediocEty, powerless to originate great ideas Of receive them when presented. The wage workers, praying for this that re- form, might well petition horses, for our "rulers" have no more conception of the needs of the times than so many an- imals
 The elements of political and industrial growth and development are found only in the reform press,ss directed by socialists, internationalists and other advanced organ izations. They are the only power that can avert an aimess revolution, working blindly 10 subvert an existing tyranny through hatred alone. They show the wrongs of society and present remedies for discussion between labor and capital. Cap ital declines. It is the upper dog.
 Every page of history gives labor not only hope but certainty of redress It comes through natural laws of develop ment, as steam, railroads and electricity came These are preparing the way. No use to hurry. Are We prepared for the New Era? No, or it would be here.
 z.l. .---,.--, J F. BRAY. Pontiac Mich
The examiner., 1885-06-13
REAL COMMUNISM,

The following little sketch of Swiss Contemporary Review serves to give us an idea of genuine communism. How differ ent it is from the thing which ignorance or interested design has all along been pictur- ing to the unsophisticated millions suffer ing from the pernicious results and infiu- ences of the system generally governing the civilized world.
 It is the township of Freudenstadt at the foot of the Kniebis, in Baden. There are APO inhabitants, each of which has as much wood for building purposes and firing as he wishes, while he can send his cattle out to pasture in the common land during the summer. Schools, churches, thoroughfares and fountains are all main tained by the commune, and every year considerable improvements are made. Twenty-Five thousand dollars was. spent in 1888, for instance, on establishing new water supply in iron pipes. A hospital, too, has been built, and pavilion in the market place, where the communal band plays on; fete days. The villagers have never paid farthing in taxes, but, on the contrary, each year distribution of the surplus revenue is made among them, aud each family usually obtains from SIP 50 to $l5. All this is done with about five thousand acres of pine forest land belong ing to the township, a fact which seems to show that communism is not always un- favorable to the production ofwealth.
The examiner., 1885-06-13
EMANCIPATION'S MARTYR.
THEJOHN BROWN LETTERS. Copied for THE EXAMTNER)
 Dalton, Oct. 2 1859


 Dalton, Oct. 2 1859. J. Brown, Dear Sir:
 I have been here two days looking around to see if we can get any friends in this State to aid us in our operations, and think there is very good prospect of succeeding. I have talked with several negroes and find they are not satisfied with their con- dition, and if we can only induce them to believe that there are white men in the will aid them in obtaining their freedom our end will be accomplished. True, a great many lives will be lost and if it gets out on us before our plans are matured, it will play hell for us. But quiet times there are when all is to gain and nothing to lose. Even if they do hang us we will die martyrs in the cause according to Gid dings' and Greely's construction of the case. I shall leave this place in one week for New Orleans via. Atlanta and Mont gomery.
 Please send me fifty dollars to my order as dare not ask for funds in the South without being questioned rather too closely. Respectfully Yours,
The examiner., 1885-06-13
ZKE COOPERATIVE GULZD

4 HE CO-OZ ZAN fl ~ ~ C CZAD.
 We do not know with what interest our readers followed the late discus sion on this subject, by our corres- pondents-Messrs. Sharpe and "Po- ser," but certain it is that many points were brought out on both sides sug
 gestive of thought if not considered as proving anything very conclusive. For our own part we believe both were right and both were wrong. MT. Sharpe was wrong in contending that the financial question, as it now stands, might be ignored, and Cooperation accomplish all that could be accomplished, without it; and "Poser" wrong in his position that nothing could be accomplished until the financial problem was first settled.
The examiner., 1885-06-13

Somehow or another the financial question that the Shylock newspapers told us long ago was settled for all time to come, doesn't seem to be set tied yet. If It ever were thus, it is getting mighty uneasy again. We saw in a Shylock newspaper this morning that Congressman Warner