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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-16
Edward Clark, the architect of ,

-LdWard Ozark, the architect Of The
Capitol at Washington. in his annax
report notes the success of his attempt
to transplant over one hundred trees
averaging Il foot in diameter. To adapt
them to removal their roots were cut
of at a distance of three ard a half feet
from the trunk. The operation was re-
garded as hazardous. and was charac-
tcrizcd as IN iniudicious and disastrous
one. All OF the frees. with Two eXccp-
tons, have llo%uriShed. and are grow
ing more rapidly than others in the
same park Washington !Gtaf.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-16
IT wonld take 1nn 600 shins sc Z,

II W0uIu take IVV.UVU SHIPS Of T.
900 tons each to carry the freights
transported by the railroads of the
United States in one year alone. With
all the talk of the English CARRYING
trade. that nation has but 80, OOU ships,
with al average tonnage OF 1888 tons
each -CHicugo Times.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-16

In some parts OF Georgia Dears,
wildcats and coons are abunuant.--N.
y. San.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Everything imaginable sold at prices
far less than any other store in the
United States that sells goode In the leg
itimate way. Everyone, whether they
buy or not, should visit this queer New
York store and see articles marked SOC
that other stores are asking Sl.5O for.
Tinware, crocksry, glassware, notions,
dry goods, hats, shoes, clothing and
most everything Gan be had guaranteed
to be cheaper in price than can be
bought elsewhere. Nice goblets G0c
dozen, nice lamp with burner and Chin
ney complete loo, lamp cbimneys DC
each. lamp wicks 80 dozen, silk umbrel-
las 81. 30, parasols soc up to 50 each.
Ladies' fine Kid shoes Sl.70, children's
button shoes i9C; mems fine calf Con-
gress shoes S2.25; mems low calf shoes
a. 80. mems and ladies' slippers 900 pair.
Pins 2lc paper; good English needles
30 paper. Ladies' trimmed hats Doc,
worth 81 30; ditto finer quality 81, worth
81. Note paper u sheets 24ol envelopes
&c package. Best raZOrs made only II
each. Table knives and forks Gao set,
better qualities 70 to Sl.50 set. Job lot
plated fable spoons. 5OG set. Watches,
good time keepers, 81 to s. each. Gents
full regular ballbrigans socks, l1lc per
pair. Gents socks Be pair, worth l0c.
Ladies' balbrigan stockings, zoe pair.
Gail and see us when you need anything,
and II our prices are not lower than
others don't trade with u.s.,
NICHOLS Il Co.,
2-2l-3m us West Commerce St.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach OF
suffering humanity truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity OF the Liver, Bilious
meas, Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kid
neys or any diseases OF the urinary
organs, or whoever requires an appe-
tiZer, tonic or mild stimulant, will al
ways lind Electric Bitters the best and
only certain cure known. They act
surely and quickly, Every bottle guar
anteed to give entire satisfaction or
money refunded. Sold at 30 cents bot
tie by Rice Bros. Il Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21
Proposals for Fuel, Forage and Straw.
HEADQUARTERS DEPART'T OF TEXAS,
OFFICE or CniEf QuAltTEHMAsTEh,
san Antonio, Texas, May |, 1881.

san AulpHlu' lfAuHi Nlhg II l00fls
C,EALED PROPOSALS. In triplcatc, subject
- to usual conditions, will he received AT this
unicc, or at the offices of the Quurtcrmlstcrs
NJ the following named posts, until u O'Clock,
uoun Nth meridian time, ON the LIST day ut
June, lss5, ut which time and places they will
be OPENED In presence Of attending bidders,
for furnishing and delivery ot Fuel and Forage
Turing the fiscal ycar commencing July |, lHHj,
as fOlfowr.
Wood, Churcoul, HUuminous Coal, Grain,
Hny and Straw ut the san Antonio Depot,
Forts brown, Clurk. Conch0, DAVIS Mcintosh,
uluygold and stockton, Camp Del Rio, pcnu
colorado, Camp RICE, Lauptry, Santa Maria,
Edinhurg. Camp near Ncvilrs Spring, Abilene,
Murphysyillo, The l,nkGs, PrnH, san Domingo,
aud Lone TroGrIcNns.
Preference will hr given to arliu lrs uf lOnlcs-
tic production and manufacture, conditions OF
price aud quality bning rghn ana such pre-
terence given Ia articles Of American prOduc-
tiOn aud manufacture produced on the Pacific
cunst, to the extent of tho consumption re-
uulrcd 10y the public service there.
Blank proposals, and circulars giving tull IN
structions MI 10 manner of bidding, aud terms
OF contract, will be furnished ON application to
this office, or to the Quurtcrmustcrs NJ the
posts named,
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or nll proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should he
mHrkcd: proposals for --- at ---," and
addressed 10 the undersigned, or to the rCspcc-
tive Post Quaitcrnastcrs
j. q. G. LEE,
Major and chief Quartcrlnnstcr.
mayl-2I-B-Ujl
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Mrs, Mary A. Daley, ofTunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with
Asthma and Bronchitis, during which
time the best physicians could give no
relief. Her life was despaired or until
In last October she procured bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, when imme-
diate relief was felt, and by continuing
Its use for short time she was com.
pletely cured, gaining in flesh 30 pounds
In few months. Free trial bottles OF
this certain cure Of all Throat and Lung
Diseases at Rice Bros. Il Co.'s drug
store. Large bottles 81.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

organizer OF political meetings, or that
his office has been made the headquar-
tiers OF political work, or that his clerks
have been put into the performance Of
political duties. Possibly other acts OF
equal force may be noted IN some cases.
II the Representative does not know the
fact, 1t should be established by some AZ
fidavit Of some person whom he can
affirm to be Of unqutstioned credlbility,
or by some documentary evidence. "ln
recommending for appointment, | beg
the Representative will take the age,
and what kind OF business experience,
and description Of the business char
acter Of the applicant, and also OF the
habits and standing In the community.
1t would be well to file evidence show
ing that he will be satisfactory to the
community, and when there are various
candidates shall be obliged by an ex-
PLANTATION which the Representative can
give. This necessarily imposes a lit
tie trouble, and yet not very great, but
It seems to me reasonable to require
very extraordinary care and trouble
enough to be taken to represent surely
the facts
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

DIG, DPS aud 40 Market street, San An
tonic, Texas, hardware, paint and seed
merchants. Headquarters for ID. Ian
dreths a Sons garden and Rover seeds.
Have just received one carload OF Blin-
ley's Universal double-shovel plOws,
iron-beam double shovels, Dixon and
solid sweeps, cotton sorapers, cultlya-
ard horse hoe and cultlvator combined.
Garden and field tools. Agents for HaF-
rison Bros. & Co.'S ready-mlxed paints.
dry-slzed kalsomined colors, etc.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21
TEXAS SOUR MASS.

The proprictots Of this wonderful medicine
can Justly claim for II superiority over all
remedies ever offered to the public for the
safe. certain, speedy and permanent cure Of
the several Diseases to which II has been found
adapted This medicine, combining iron, with
Invaluable cathartcs and diurctics. milking
perfect tonic and Alternative, quickly aud com
pletcly cures Dyspepsia, lndincstior, Nervous
and General Debility. Impure blood, Chrome
Malaria, Chills and Fever, Sick aud Nervous
Headache, Constipation, Chronic Dyscntcry,
cic IL IL AN uufaillng remedy for Diseases Of
the Liver. Stomach, Kidneys, BLADDER, bowels
aud Urinary Organs, Including Ncncrcm DIS
cascs. II IL Invaluable Tor Discusses pcculhr
to Women ns Loucorrhma, womb aud vaginal
liberation, which diseases II cures permanent
~ In n magical manner, nnording the patient
Joy aud satisfaction. II cnrichcs and purihcs
the blood, stimulates the appetite, aids nssiini.
lntion of food, relieves heartburn, bclchlnR aud
strengthens and builds up the whole system.
Physicians will ind II the best tonic In use.
opinion of W. q. McGown, land agent Of
Texas Sour Mas;
SAN ANToNiO. Tex. January u, 1875.
GENTS: Find enclosed pOsi0ihcc money or
der for which send me two bottles Sour MUS.
have been an Invalid for % years, aud nuth'
ing hns done me 80 much good ns your Mass.
You ought to sell II great dca' OF II. u n 80
convenient to carry. ! have tired mineral
waters from Europe and many different parts
of the United States, and found none 80 CiiCC-
tive M your Texas SJur MISS. ! will do all
can to Introduce 1t, not only fer you. but for
WV ~ " ". q. McGowN.
TEXAS sorR MASS II the sour mineral water
from the wonderfully medicinal Texas sour
Springs known 10y some M turdwcll Spriugsl
ncnr tuling, reduced, 10y evaporation, 10
crystalizcd cohesive mass ANA preserving all
original curative qualities In u condensed form,
with enhanced power and utility. This Mass Ia
only made by the pruprictors, Rogers Bros.
For sale by y. knltcycr a Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21
ADVERTISING RATES :


Special rntos given on larger space and long
time advertisements.
legal Advertisements o. " per inch hrst IN
sertion; 10 cents per inch each subsequent In
scrtlon Trustees sales 81 ~ per Inch first In
sertion. " cents each Insertion afterwards.
Reading matter, editorial page, ~ cents per
line each insertion. Local columns ~ coats
Hrst insertion; iOconte first week. D cents after
arst week Special rates on 70 aud irO lines
running FOR month.
Home advertisements payable on FIRST or
zach month. Transient advertising payable In
advance. Only metal cuts printed.
All contracts must bee approved by the l'usi-
ncss Manager.
Subscribers not receiving their paper viii
please mako complaint ~ the oace Sub
Horibrrs arc warned not TO pay their suhscrip-
ton except upon presentation or n properly
rccuiptcd bill from this Office.
THOMAS II. JOHNSON.
business Manager,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Administrators Notice.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of licNar.
County Court, in Matters OF Probate To May
Term, A. ID. 1875,
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
To all persons Interested In the administration
of the estate of John Lehman, Hlius Sven
Tyvorson, deceased.
Fred Bader, administrator of the estate of
John Lehman, alias Sven TyversOn, de-
ccnscd, has filed his final account in the COun-
ty Court of BeNar County, which will be acted
upon ut the May term, A, ID. 1875, of said court;
after this notice shall have been duly pub
lished for twenty l9O days IN some newspaper
published In BeNar County, Texas, ut Inc
Courthouse thereof, In the City of san Anto-
Mo- at which time all persons interested in said
estate may appear and make objections there
to II they see proper,
Witness, Thnd. W. Smith, Clerk of the Coun.
- ty Court of BcNar County and seal of
I l.. s, said court, at my office, IN San A nto-
- MO, this 2ith day of April, A. ID. 1886.
THAD. W. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, Bcxar County, Texas.
Issued same dny.l
Came TO hand April "a, lSs5, at 80 O'Clock
n. m, and publication ordered In the San An
tonic Daily Light.
T.. A. STEVENS,
sheriff DcXar County.
by NAT LEWIS, Deputy. 4-2a-s0t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Mr.. George V. willing. Of Manchester,
Mich, writes: "My wife has been al
most helpless for live years, so helpless
that she could not turn over In bed alone.
She used two bottles of Electric Bitters,
and Is so mu h improved that she is able
now to do h own work. Electric Bit
tiers will do all that Is claimed for them.
Hundreds of testimonials attest their
great curative powers. Only 80 cents
n bottle at Rice Bros. q Co.'s.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chllblains, Corns and all skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t Is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by Rice Bros.
Il Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21
OKLomoMA. Cook Co., Tx,
March II, 1881.

Messrs. Morley Bros, Austin, Texaf
GENrLEMrN - Your WONDERFUL
EIGHT "sells like hot cakes" and gives
universal satisfaction. 1t KILLS Screw
Worms quicker than lightning and
never fails to cure Headache. 1t has
cured one case of rheumatism in this
neighborhood that several doctors had
failed to cure. There Is nothing like It
for man OF beast. Send us six dozen
more us quick US possible.
Yours truly,
j. A. a A. y. WUEEiER.
For snIe by T. kalteYer q Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Tng Mormons are anxious to avoid the
legal prosecutions now being waged
against them, but they are slow to give
up polygamy, which would give them
peace and freedom.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Trs scourge at Plymouth, Pa, has
been very remarkable one in extent.
The total number Of sick were gOj, with
something near POO deaths. There are
GAG people receiving aid from the public,
This great trouble all comes from pol
luted water
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

MORLEY'S TINS TONIC COR
DIAL Ia n Tonic In every sense of the
word. 1t is made from Refined Iron,
the (Pyrophosphates,) Active Vegetable
Agents, Anomalies, etc. All physicians
know that Iron has no equal in purify
ing, enrlching and giving color to the
Blood. thereby giving Strength, Muscle
and Power to the body. Iron ia a Blood
Maker, 1t gives Vigor, Vitality. Energy,
Power and Life itself. For sale by j..
Kalteyer Il Son
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

when the tones Of musical instru-
ment become harsh and discOrdant, we
say II II tout of tune" The same may
be said of that far more wonderful and
complicated piece OF mechanism, the
human structure, when 1t becomes dis
ordered. Not only actual disease, but
those far more common causes, over
work. mental anxiety and fast living,
may impair its yigor and activity. The
best remedy for a partial collapse of the
vital energies, from these MS from other
sources. tx llostetter's stomach Bitters,
which II at the same time an agreeable
and mind cheering cordial, and the best
possible invigorant In all cases OF de-
bility. 1t isan Incompatible stomachic
and ambitious medicine, eradicates
fever and ague and prevents subsequent
attacks. Ii remedies with certainty and
thoroughness bowel and kidney COM
plants, dyspepsia. nervousness, rheu
matte troubles, neuralgia and many
other bodily ailments. 1t also counter
acts Influences which predispose to dis
pagp.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Now THAT work is in progress on the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass railroad,
steps should be taken at once hy the city
and by the company to secure the need
ed appropriation to obtain deep water at
the pass. Arrangements should be com
pleted early and no time lost.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

LOUIS REL, the leader of the rebels up
in the northwest will no doubt be
hanged for his participation in the re-
volt, and the trouble he has caused.
This Ia one of the outbreaks where no
good was accomplished and where the
deluded people were be the real sunerers
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Mucn complaint is made with the
manner in which street improvements
are made and the locations where the
work is done. Streets where there is no
travel and no traffic do not Justify the
outlay OF great sums of money simply to
accommodate one or two favorites.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

SAN ANTONIO people ought to meet the
Austin Press Club committee on the
subject of their proposed excursion to
this city on Saturday, May 3d. with
great liberality, and endeavor to make
the visit of the Austin folks one to be
long remembered.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21
a. u. q = A ItAILROAD.
Thursday. Nav u. 1855. - 49,
SPECIAL NOTICE.

No member OF the firm, 1r any employee OF
the LIGnr Office, has authority TO contract any
liabilities In the name OF the firm, And no
bills will be recognized or paid unless tho
same be- first approved by the undersigned.
THOS. u. JOHNSON,
business Manager and Treasurer.
GIFFoRp, Johnson \ wiNrER
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Published daily, except sunday AT 30 East
Commerce street Delivered by carriers
throughout the city a. Ocouts wcoh payable
to our agent. Single copies for sale by news
boys Mt cents. subscription, per year e. co.
In ADVANCE
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

A NoI,N county sheep man, Mr. r,
S. Foster, estimates that the wool clip
this season in Texas will amount TO co.
100000 pounds, and he says Abilene will
receive about G,O0O,0OO, Colorado City
100000, and San Antonio l2OOO,OOO
hounds,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

IT Is a point in the favor OF Dallas
when the Galveston News decided be-
tween that point and Fort Worth to es-
tablish branch establishment at the
former city. A small extent of territory
will be supplied with three splendid
newspapers at any event, being the
News, Herald and Fort Worth Gazette.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Ex-GoNERNoR CLICK, of Kansas, is re-
ported as threatening the administra-
tion at Washington with the statement
that II some Democrats are not given
offices pretty soon, that State will go Re
publican next year. This is very fresh,
considering the fact that kansas is near
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

TnE great Northwest Texas country
is taking much interest in the progress
of the Gulf road, and the papers of that
portion Of the State insist that the pros
eoution Of the work to the gulf makes it
absolutely necessary for line to the
northwest. San Antenlo's possibilities
are growing every day.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

TnE Senate Of the United States will
be Republican at all events since the
election of John A. Logan from Illinois,
and the Democratic party win hardly
recover from the grand defeat they ex-
porience In the Thirty-fourth district Of
that State, which also extinguished Mr..
Morrison, MIR. Carter Harrison and other
lesser lights Of the party.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Entered Mt Postoncc Mt san Antonio, TcNns,
p second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21
NOTICE.

On account of dissolution, We offer our
entire stock of general Hardware, stoves,
agricultural implements, iron and wagon
material at and below cost, and invite
the public In general to call upon VA be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
TINS a. PELTZER,
5-l2-tf No. 10 Military Plaza.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

TmE LIGnT has received an invitation
to attend the complimentary ball to be
given to the Houston Light Guard by
the citizens Of that city, at the Cotton
Exchange, this, Thursday, evening. The
Light Guard won their honors fairly.
and are entitled to many compliments
in consequence, ms the champion milf
tary company Of the United States.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

The only cigarettes which do not
stick to the lips are Opera Puils. u
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21
Two Brothers Saloon,
Corner Commerce and Alamo Streets,
DULLNIG BLOCK.

Keep the .Finest-lmportcd Wines, Cham
pngucs and Liquors. Spcclultics in the finest
brands of Domestic and Imported Cigars.
Come and see Flrst-Class pcntlcmcn's re-
sort. Zinc luneh dnlly nj 10 O'clock u. N.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

TnE order excluding cattlemcn from
the Indian Territory, few weeks ago,
has never been enforced, although the
time allowed has elapsed, and the Okla
homa boomers say that If the President
does not bounce the cattle kings after n
reasonable time they viii claim the
same privilege and again endcnyor to
enter the territory. The boomers have
as much right there as the cattlemen.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

In Pos1MAsrER-GENERAL Villas cirou.
lar to members of Congress, giving his
plan In making changes in onlce, he
says This is, in short, to pick out the
most obnoxious and offensive partisans
In each county to the number Of sixth
to quarter OF all, and choose first class
men to take their places. | will require
no more proof of partisanship in these
selections than the affirmation of know
ledge on the part of a Representative or
senator that the Postmaster has been an
active editor or proprietor of RspublI-
can newspaper, printing offensive artI-
cles' easily shown by slips or stump
speaker, or member of political com
mlttee' or officer of a campaign club, or
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

Trg honest granger In Illinois Ia max
ing the acquaintance Of the locusts. In
some parts of Texas the grasshopper is
said to be at work. while In Kansas II
worm is going for the wheat fields, and
In Indiana the Ilcssian fly IL reported at
work. These rumors are much like the
reports regarding the peach crop, which
in the East Is regularly killed every sea-
son, but the supply il equal to the de-
mand when the fruit ia ready to be gath
cred.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-21

sip about the White House: Miss
Cleyeland's return to resume her place
MS mistress of the White House is not
likely for some time, even II she returns
ut all Her views regarding the use of
wines and liquors are said not to be the
Presidents views. While she did not
seriously object to wine at official din
ners, she stood for strict temperance on
all other occasions. This, it is under
stood, was the understanding between
Miss Cleveland and her brother on her
coming into the White House. 10 it
she inlleXibly adheres, and departures
from 1t are said to he the reasons for
her taking long furlough, which may
become permanent. Miss Cleveland was
said to have left Washington to make
purchases in New York, leaving the in
ference that she would return at no dis
tant day. The inference ia believed TO
be misleading, as she has gone to her
former residence, at Holland Patent, In
Oneida county, AT the White House
Mrs. Lamont is recognized and spoken
Of us the mistress of the establishment.
Although the public have been informed
from the White House that when Miss
Cleveland returns the Lannon'S will re-
sumo their hotel lodgings, the time of
their going is altogether indefinite, for
the reasons already given"