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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

TEXAS generally should remember that
Aransns Pass Is n yociferous candidate
as deep water port. She does not
want nor need a seven million dollar APP
preparation, but only enough to obtain
that object, and expects It, Texas has
wasted great deal Of valuable time by
allowing Galveston to monopolize the
river and harbor bill in the attempt to
get deep water, and when Aransas Pass,
whose merits are real as proven by the
Government work already done, puts in
her claim. it should be urged by all the
State.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

-Medlcina Mexicana MaravillOsa, or
Marvellous Mexican Medicine. is COM
pound Extract of roots and barks found
in the forests of Mexico and long used
by the knowing Mexicans and Spaniards
MS an iniallible cure for all diseases of
the blood OF whatever name or nature,
from the BLACK or SPANISH SI-
PILLS down to the common pimple.
1t is undoubtedly the most potent blood
purifier of the age. Write to MEXICAN
MEDICINE COMPANY, st. Louis, Mo-, for
Treatise on Blood and skin Diseases,
free. Sold by +. kalteyer ~ Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

For enterprise, push and a desire to
get such goods as will give the trade
satisfaction. II. l.. Fowler. II. COIN Il
CO., j. ID. Devine, j. Clavin, the drug
gists leads all competition. They sell
Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup,
because its the best Medicine on the
market for Coughs, Colds, Group and
Primary Consumption. Price 30 cents
and 81. Samples free.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
"cawn't Be Beat, Y'know.'

They told us when they got breeze
Their British yacht would win with ease,
hut now they know
As on the land so on the seas
The Var KEGS cant he beat with blow"
they said the Ianks at sea would fail
So to still and rafting gall
Their faith they pinned.
But now we think we hear them wall;
"Those Yankees oawn't he beat with
wind.m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

THE death of Major Benjamin A. Bolts,
OF Houston, takes from the ranks of her
business men, one OF her most prominent
citizens, and one who has been identi-
fled with much Of her prosperity.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

The Mason News says; ave have
late assurances that the Fredericksburg
and San Antonio railroad will be built,
and that many of the capitalists of the
Alamo City will subscribe literally to-
ward the enterprise"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

The New Orleans Times-Democrat
says: "Miss Marie Il. Wright, Of At
lanta, Ca, has presented to the Tennes-
see Historical society gun recently
unearthed at San Antonio, Tex, which
Is said to be the last weapon used by
David Crockett. The gun was buried
In the trench with the bodies Of those
killed In defense Of the Alamo, and was
unearthcd during some repairs to the
ancient building
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

TnE large amount of cotton arriving
into San Antonio this season, and to ar
rive. shows that II cotton compress should
be added to the other industries Of the
city. 1t would pay big in time.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

WAHuNGroN, September 22.-Coptaln
Lee. the agent Of the Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Indian reservation, has tele-
graphed Commissioner Atkins that only
5000 heid Of cattle remain on the reser-
walton. md these will soon he removed.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
THURSDAY. September 81. 1885.

SPAIN has apologized to Germany for
her little tantrum few weeks ago, and
now everything is all serene again.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

CHINESE out RACES continue in the far
west, and it looks as If the heather
would have to go, whether he wants to
mr.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

For doors, sash and blinds. go to f.
j. Bethel. az international and Great
Northern depot. Billy,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Mr.. G. u. Rocmcr and Henry schumacher
are Authorized Solicitors and Collectors for
Tur iiamr. and their receipts. us agent, VIII
be duly recognized. MIR. Rocmcr Will have
charge OF the delivery of the city subscription
department. and all complaints and notice of
changes given to either of the above, ur left
at the office, will be promptly attended TO.
No member Of the firm, or amy employee ol
the LIGur Office, has authority 10 contract any
liabilities In the name OF the firm. Ana no
bills will be recognized or paid unless me
same is approved by the undersigned.
THOMAS Is. JOHNSON,
Business Manager and Treasurer.
OXFORD. Johnson y wINTER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

The business boom in san Antonio Is
gradually coming to the front, and it
Will only be Il few weeks until the full
volume Of the fall business will be de-
veloped, The feeling ia becoming
bouyant and the good times are very APP
parent.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
EYE, EAR, THROAT !
ChaS. Deadly, NJ. DO. ct a CHR

Late Surgeon to the New York OphthnlmC
Hospital and Professor of Ophthnlmology in
the College Of the New York Ophthulmic Hos
pital. Diseases OF EYE, EAR, THROAT and
NOSE an exclusive specially. RctrnctiOn
tested aud correct glasses prescribed.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

PoLTIcs in San Antonio at the next
election will be unusually brisk, judging
from the fix In which the Mexican and
Italian celebrations have placed certain
politicians. The card from the heads of
the Catholic churches, published in the
Light yesterday, Is more dangerous
than IL looks upon its face.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

THIS PAPER 1T 5 y, l?H S w B Sso;
Advertising bureau Spruce 81 wh.r. y rri.,nS
contracts may bo made TOR II IN NE" hOhhs
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Fine family groceries; make a speciality
Of fine teas, Olong, Gunpowder, English
Breakfast and other fine qualities; fancy
and staple groceries always fresh; coun-
Try produce, etc. We beat the world for
polite attention. Goods delivered ut all
times, 9-9-5m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

"THE German race said Mr.. Tai
mage, telling Of the travels from which
he has retura ed, "haye attained Il Won
derful state Of development, both mem
tai and physical. You can talk with
oab-driver on scientific subject and
get intelligent answers"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

TEMPLE Houston does not seem to be
so much Il chump as some papers sup
posed he was. lie is holding his own in
all the land discussions, in which he has
taken part, however equiyocal his posi-
tion may be as the alleged agent and de-
fender of foreign syndicate, against
the interests Of the State.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Why go around town in shabby
clothes, when you can buy pistol at
Emrrson's for Sl.5O. S-l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

New Time Gard In Eject May ~, 1880
La q. n. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
For st. Louis, via $40. Ia, route. i.'n y. IN
For St Louis, via Iron Mouuiuiu... n..N "a. M
For laredo. .....ss. ...sss.ttts.t. ~ -" ." "'
ARRIVALS
From st. Louis Missouri Pacific. llUu IL. M.
From st. Louis, Iron Muuntuln..,...l u;'ll y. ~.
from Laredo. ......... ....s......s.. H'th y. M.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Hon. Ira DAVENPORT was nominated
for Governor by the New York Republic
cans in convention at Saratoga, yester-
day. He seems to have united all the
factions without any great fight. The
balance of the ticket was nominated
unanimously, and combines all the strong
elements of the party in its makeup.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

SAN ANTONIO could be made the great
health resort Of the southwest, If there
was a proper effort upon the part of the
men who would profit most by it. All
the comforts and convenienoes Of Il
great city are here, coupled with the
finest climate in the world. A proper
m we will effect that result.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
OFFICE ios e. HOUSTON STREET.

ONCE hours to Il m; itoGp. M, No onice
hours on sunday. Residence, ~ Romano
street Telephone ". gl2Gm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24


GIFfoRD. JOHNSON n WINTER
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-05

Chicago Mail.
When Mr. NJ. r. Travers was at New
port last summer a great many fine
yachts lay in the harbor.
VIII h-who-who-whose yacht is th-th-
tha-that:" he asked. pointing to one OF
them.
That belongs to Mr.. Jones, the Well
known broker
Mr.. Travers raised his dexter finger
slowly and brought into line another
yacht. .'Wh wh-wh- whose yacht is
that" he asked with some difficulty.
''Oh, that's Mr.. Smiths. the broker"
'Wh-wh-whose is that" pointing out
still another.
That belongs to Mr.. Brown. another
broker"
''w-w-well, wh-wh- where's the Gus
toners yachts:' inquired the great Wall
street joker.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-05
ALTON b. PARKER.
Chairman Executive Committee
GENERAL LEES MAJORITY.

VI--N Nf-NIAIi I4ET- = IItfJOINI
ALEXANDRER, Va, Nov. 3.-Tbree hun
dred and twenty voting precincts
including Richmond, shows a net dem
ocratic gain of 1,6!2. Calculating the
Lees / aiority will Approximate $4,000.
The indications at O'Clock are that the
democrats will have two thirds of the sen
ate and GO out of one hundred members
of the house of delegates. Wise con-
cedes the democrats victory.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-05

The price including the present crop is
$4,000 VIII exchange for New York city or
Brooklyn property on cash basis.
JAMES BURT.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

MATT MAKES H1a FIRST APPEARANCE.
"Eurckal l have had an adventure of
last; and yet, after ALL what am l talking
aboutf Ii is no adventure at all, but only a
common place incident This is how it han
pened:
81 was seated this morning before nv
easel, out in the open air, painting busily.
when thought heard q movement behind
me.
II should have promised, by the way, that
Tim had gone off on another excursion into
the Jones territory, on thequest for more eggs
and milk.
II glanced over my shoulder md saw,
peering round the corner of my white sum
shade, pair of large, eager eyes-fxed, not
upon me, but upon the canvas / YVES paint
ing.
mot in the least surprised, thought to
myself, AT lastl The caravan has exercised
its spell upon tho district, and the usual audi
ence is beginning to gather Solvent tran
gully ON with my work, and paid no mere
attention.
Presently, however, fatguod with ny
work, INDUCED in great yawn, and rosj
to stretch myself. 1 then perceived that M
audience was more sclectthan numerous, cor
sisting Of only one Individual-a young Der
son in Welsh chimney-pot hat Closer oh
servation showed me that said hat was set on
a head of closely cropped, curly black hair.
beneath which there shone a brown, boyish
face, freckled with sun and wind, pair of
bright black eyes, and laughing mouth with
two rows of the whitest Of teeth. But the
face, though boyish, did not belong to a boy.
The young person was dressed in an old cot
ton gown, had colored wooden shawl or
scarf thrown over the shoulders, and wore
thick woolen stockings and rough shoes, the
latter many sizes too large. The gown was
too short for the wearer, who had evidently
outgrown it; it reached only just below thu
knee, and, when the young person moved
one caught glimpse of something very
much resembling q dilaridated garter.
'Ahe young persons smile was 20 bright
and good-humored that l found myself an
'wering it with friendly nod.
"'How are your said, gallan.ly. Thope
you're quite Wellp
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

rosy in the Light, tho lake daopcns from Grim
son TO purple, tho moon comes ont like n silver
sickle over the sandy sea. A thought seizes
me as tho shadows increase. Now is the time
TO entlce the pink trout from their dcpths in
tho lake. L get Out my fishing rod and line
and, stretching two or three fies which seem
suitable, prepare for action. Ny rod is only
small, single-handod one and it is diaicuit
TO cast beyond the sedgcs, but the fish are ris-
ing thickly out in the tranquil pools, and, do
terninod not to be bCGsun j wade in to tho
Knees, Half dozgl trout, each about The
$40 OF a small Eerrllg, reward my cnterrriso.
"h1n have captured taoin, tho moon is high
up above tho sand hills, and it is quite dark.
such is tho chronicle OF the past day BY
tho light of my lamp inside the caravan I
have written it down 1t has been all very
tranquil and unevontful, hut very delirhtfri
and day to be marked with white Stone
il, enc respect-that Fl, n dawn to sunset /
have not set eyes on q human being except
my servant
"Stop, thought l am wrong. just as
was returning from my piscatoial excursion
to the lake, saw, passing aloLsg tho road in
the direction of tho sea, u certain solitary
horseman, who accosted me not too ciyilly
ON the road side the night before last, He
scowled at me in passing, and, of course, rec
ognizcd me by the aid Of tho caravan. His
name is Monk, Of Monkshurst, and he seems
TO DO pretty well monarch Of all he surveys
| have an impression that Mr.. Monk, of
Monkshurst, and myself arc destined to be
better, or worse, acquainted
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

STEALING DoGs.-Whcn the English
dog-stealcr decides on rural trip
he takes Il horse and cart, the latter
covered in behind the seat, so as to
form a sort Of locker, and invites Il
friend of his own kidney to accom-
pany him, having marked down his
quarry, he drives slowly past the
house, turns back again and repass-
cs. His hope is that the dog will
run out into the road and bark. If
nobody happens to be watching, the
cart is slowly driven off. and the
dog follows it till some secluded
spot is reached, when the conledcr-
ate gets out and secures him or else
if he is known to be savage, u moose
is dropped over his head from be-
hind, and he is hauled into the cart.
The secret of Il dog following the
strange cart, it is added, is that eth
cr the tires of the wheels are "lenti-
fully anointcd with anisc-seed oil,
or Il bag saturated with that extract
is let down by Il cord to trail on the
ground,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

A DAINTY CREATURE.-All horses
have their fancies, and know per
fectly well with whom they have to
deal. am now much exercised.
Whitefoot, a sorrel mare, which |
bought when young, and has lately
come out Of the hands of a profys-
sional breaker with two or three
tiresome whims. l do not think
that he understood her. When an
unbroken FLY she was most obe,ii-
ent to me. One day | found her in
the drawing-room. TO reach it she
had walked into the house by tie
front entrance, and, after traversin.
a corridor for some forty feet long,
had gone through three doorways.
There she was, consumed with curl
osity, examining furniture, smelling
knick knacks and looking out of
the window. l expected n scene,
since she was as good as wild, never
having worn either saddle, bride or
shoe, yet she behaved like young
lady, not only daintily walking
about among chairs tables without
damage, but exhibiting solitary self
consciousness, especially when she
surveyed herself in the mirror.
This she did with much interest
getting first one side of her face and
then the other into the most appre-
ciable position. 1t really seemed
to me she smiled. When she had
gazed her fill l said, now come out,
my dear Then she put her warm
velyety nose into the hollow of my
uplifted hand and followed me as
walked backward like cour-
tier, into the paddock and yet the
professional breaker had found her
hard to manage. She was evidently
to refined for him, and resented his
coarse manners.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

Exert yourself to merit and win
your husbands confidence, which
you will infallibly do if you lead
an exemplary life and maintain I'M
shaken sweetness and patience
amidst what may be most wound
ing TO you. A man may have great
vices he may have great defects,
he may have his irritable moments,
when he will use words as harsh us
they are unjust toward her who is
the hclpmato of his life. That is Of
little matter fla woman is all she
should be, he will respect her in
spite of himself, and place full trust
in her; and Notwithstanding the
angry taunts in the truth of which
a passionate man processes to be-
lieve at the moment of utterance,
his heart will remain faithful to her
and will be likewise drawn to adj
mire and practice virtue.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

There are women vino will spend
lavishly for show and screw down
the wages Of servants and workpeo-
pie to the lowest possible point, who
will be ailable and courteous
in the parlor, and rude and unfeel-
ing in the kitchen or nursery. The
type of character which can thus
Cypress and insult those who have
no means of redress, and from
whom there is no hope of gain or
fear of loss, is essentially mean, dis
honorable, and low.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13


ll'h foUR-LEAVEp CLOVER
mere are several pretty supersti-
ions connected with the tour-lcaved
cloTcr' 1t Is an emblem Of good
iu'N' ana she Is a fortunate lass who
can pluck 1t and put it inside her
shoe without being seen by any one.
The charm OF the other girl, the
true lovers rival, will be unavailing
charm she ever so wisely She
should wish while she is doing it,
and Il the whole cercmonyis unob-
served and the fair operator retrains
from speaking or looking behind
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

The Macon Telegraph describes Il
new kind of fish, which certainly
presents some very odd features /:
The largest ones are not more than
two inches long, and the smallest
so small it would require micro
scope to distinguish it from an atom
Of green moss, They have large
black eyes set prominently in the
head, which the largest part of the
fish. The tails are red and forked.
There is 10 numbering their legs,
which seem to perform the office of
fins while they swim on their bucks.
Several persons have examined
them, among the number being
some who have made fish culture a
study, but none of them can tell us
what they really are.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

We admire the frugal man for his
frugality, and the liberal man for
libcrality but how seldom we find
the man who unitcs them both in
full and equal measure! Yet these
two qualities are perfectly conso-
nant and harmonious, and each
thrives better for the other.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

a model for Il straw house has
been patented by an Indiana genius.
The walls, as illustrated by the
model, arc to be made of bales hay
or straw, and then plastered and
bolted down. This material is said
to be preferable to brick, and as en-
durable.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

AGES OF VARIOUS ANIMAIs.-Pigs
have been known to live to the age
of 20, and, the rhinoccros to live to
20. A horse has been known to live
to the age Of 81, but averages % to
30. Camcls sometimes live to the
age Of 100; stays are very long lived;
sheep seldom exceed the age 10;
COWS live about 10 years.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

Physical health is not a final end
in itself, but very important mean
to the development of character
and life. 1t is our duty to seek
health and to prize it, not only for
its own sake, but for the possibilities
it opens up to us of expanding into
a higher manhood than any in its
power to bestow.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

Trains marked with a run daily.
>, a Baltimore Passenger train lrayes
PhiladclPhia daily at ll:1O u. m, and
reaches Newark at 1912 night, and Xii.
timore at 200 a. m. This train slops to
take on or let off passengers. on rtying
notice to conductor or agent
a New York and Washington Exprcss
also leaves Philadelphia at 4;O2 r. NJ
arriving at Newark at 5:l5 p. NJ, which
Stops to take or leave passengers on
giving notice to the conductor or agent
D. H. Wood General Passenger Agent.
j. Z. Shivler, Agent at Newak.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

He who waits for an opportunity
to do at once may breathe out his
life in idle wishes, and regret in the
last hour his useless intentions and
barren zeal.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

j. w. RILEY, IN indianapolis Journal.
When June is here, what art have we to
sing
The whiteness of the lilies midst the
green
OF moon-washed lawns; or fash of roses
seen
Like rcdbirds' wings; or pippins ripen-
ing
In matted foliage where the cloycd bees
cling
Round wincy juices oozing down be-
tween
The Peckings of the robin, while we lean
In languor sweet past wit of uttering;
Or the cool term of morning, and the
stir
OF odorous breaths from grassy meadow
walks,
The bob-whitc's liquid yodle, and the
whir
or sudden flight, and where the milk
maid talks
Across the bags, on tilted barley stalks
The dewdrops' CLINT in webs of gossamer?
CANINE lNsTlNcT.-A correspond
ent Of a London paper contributes
another Of those remarkable exam
pies of so-called canine instinct that
are so often reported. He states
that he left his home in Hampshire
and went by rail to London, and
thence to Norwood, taking with him
Il black collie dog that rode in the
van. after he had been in
the last mentioned place a week the
dog disappeared. Two days after
he received letter from home stat
ing that the dog had arrived there
very foot-sore, hungry and weary.
He states that the distance Travelled
by the dog was about eighty miles
and that the road was absolutely
to him. Similar stories
to the above are often published,
and it is likely that many of them
are true. We are not, however,
justified in believing that the dog is
such a knowing animal, after all.
1t is quite likely that dog has
his eyes open while travelling, and
noticcs many objects along the road
If all dogs found their way back to
their old homes we should be iusti
fled in giving them great credit for
their intelligence. But such is not
The case. The columns of city pa-
pers abound in advertisements for
lost dogs. They wander a few
blocks from home and cannot find
their way back, The writer of this
once had Il dog so intelligent that it
would carry parcels to the house it
was ordered to, and apparently I'M
,Icrstood many words in two Ian
Euagcs, but it lost its way going Il
short distance Of half mile and took
refuge in the house of Il stranger.
Nothing is more common than for
dogs remarkable observation-disclosures
10 lose their way in going short dis
.ancc in large city. Hunters of
.en complain Of losing their way is
ar greater than of those that find |
heir homes.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

People addicted to secrecy are so
without knowing why ; they are
so not for cause, but for sccrecy's
sake.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-13

Train leaves Reading at 23l pm Blrdsboro 3.OS
Springfield 559, Waynesburg J0 3. {, CUatesve
i8l Lenape 6.Ug, Chadd's Ford DO Dos Dunnat
b.is, arrive at Wilmington Cos
Train leaves Reading mt $50 BirdshOro gOl
Springfield AlO Warwick $50 arr st Peters 1904
FOr connections at Wilmington, Chadds Ford
Junction, l4enape COatesvllle, Waynesburg june
ton, BrdsbOrO, and Reading see timetables at
al stations l.. A. Bower, Gen'l. Pass Agent
A. g. MCCAUsLAND Supt