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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24

Published daily, except sunday, at 2lO East
Commerce street. Delivered by carriers
Throughout the city. Single copies for sale by
news-boys at 8 cents. Subscription, per year
Is % In advance
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24

Special rates given on larger space aud long
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advance Only metal cuts printed.
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ness Manager
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ton except upon presentation Of a properly
rccelptcd bill from this ONCE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24

EVEN in these days of cheap literature,
the most and the best for the least
money is the Household Receipt Book;
mailed free by ID. Lothrop & Co., Bos-
ton, for one two-cent stamp. The cream
of books By Marion Ilarland, Mrs. Diaz,
Susan Power and others. The House
hold Primer is also mailed free on re-
ceipt of one two-oent stamp.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24

TnE vote on Alderman Gallagher's
resolution on the Water-Works in the
Council yesterday afternoon, was Of
greater importance than one would sup
pose Mt first glance. The question will be
the issue in the next general municipal
election, II not sooner disposed Of. The
putting of Aldermen on record Is very
important, as hereafter the people will
know where to find their representatives
and can vote Understandings. The
negative votes were no surprise. and the
gentlemen, Schreiner, French and Bel
KNAPP, should be credited with their
moral courage. Some of the aye votes
were quite revelation and 1t is hoped
that the voters have taken the step with
due consideration. and will in future
stand by 1t. The Mayor did not appear
to enter into the spirit of the resolution
that one would suppose that would ac-
tuate the head Of the City Government,
when a possible opportunity presents It,
self to rid the city ofan oppressive imam
oial incubus. His enthusiasm was quite
negative, and not such as would be dis
played by private citizen when an hon
orable and legal way was discovered to
rid himself of useless and onerous
expense.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24
EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY,


Cor. Of Houston and ST. Mary's Sts.,
which is the most thoroughly fitted up, and
equipped with everything necessary, including
tho skill and experience tas hundreds of cases
can testify who have been treated thcrc) OF
any Institution for the treatment OF this spe-
cialty In the South or West.
REFERENCES,
The following are only few of the many
persons who have been bencfitol aud cured by
treatment ut this institution;
For Catarrb-l. +. Robinson, catarrh in
throat, San Antonio; 4. Is. johnson, cRtarrh in
throat, manager san Antonio Light; Y. Kuhn,
onturrh of the head, Denver, Col; Miss Mary
Fraser. cntarrh OF the throat and ears, Nova
Scotia; Frank Newton, catarrh Of the throat
and eyes, San Antonio; Miss Il. I,Oundsbury,
catarrh of the throat and head, San Antonio.
The Ears-A A. Drescher, San Antonio; W.
Dietert, Boerne; James Davis, San Antonio;
George, son OF W. q. Daugherty, sheriff Frio
county, Pearsall, Tex; w. w. Berry, ESQ, San
Allen, Pearsall; J. II. Jones, Major 4. r. Tee,
j. g. DiermcYor, San Antonio.
The Eyes-D. II. breeding, bepharitls ella
ris; Major II II. Teel, pteryglum; II. &. Had
state, granular lids and keratltia; Frank New
ton, structure lachrymal ducts; l.. II. Lambert,
daughter, blonnorrhWaic conjunctivitis; An
ton Hnlamuda, acute coutunctivitis; J. W.
Casey. daughter, lrtls: Rachel Breslin, choroi-
ditis scrOsa; ". a. Cnrnahan, irdO cyclitis,
I'LL Of san Antonio; Il, j. Vincent, Cotulla,
ulcer ON cornca; ". II Brown, Leesville, gran
plar lids aud kcrntO.iritis; W. j. HOggc, Eagle
lass, cataract; George LoesberR, daughter,
Custruvillc. struhisams; Mace SOrell, Belmont,
cntropium and trichiHsls; Robert Grler Pana
Maria, pterygium and leukuma; H. q. Burris,
Rancho, chronic conJunctivitis aud kerntitis;
A. &. Decker, stockdalc. tranmatio ulcer and
hypOpion, W. j. Terriberry, Saltillo, Mexico,
traumatic R.HucOma. 2-lStf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24


The Times wants to know why the
LIGHT supported Mr.. Callaghan at the
last election. For money, OF course.
The LIGHT is published for profit, not
for glory, and nothing but the cash in
hand would have induced il to support
that gentleman, although his platform
at that time was Identical with the pol
icy of the LIGHT, and the same this pa
per has pursued for the past three years,
and this is what he was making his can
yass upon:
"Resolred, That the vital interests Of
the city imperatively require that the
policy of the incoming city administra-
tion be prudent and progressive one,
and therefore we demand that there shall
be inaugurated and completed a
thorough system of drainage for the city
and matchmaking or paving of the
streets and plazas, the laying of side
walks and crossings.
THAT as soon as it can possibly be
be done, we are in favor of the acquisi-
ton by the city of a complete system of
water-works, by PURCHASE or OTHER
WISE.
THAT all the improvements so far AS
practicable shall be made by the city
Itself under proper supervision of COM
petent persons, and by the labor of our
own people,
That we favor the Issuance and sale
of the necessary amount of bonds with
In the limits prescribed by the Charter,
as 1t may be amended, to raise funds TO
carry out these measures"
Any reader of the LIGHT can plainlv
see that it has faithfully pursued the
policy 1t advocated with Mr.. Callaghan.
but while this paper has been outspoken
at all times, the Mayors position on the
Water-works question is unknown, and
can only be judged from the utterances
OF his organ, the Times, when it takes
the part and advocates the interest of the
Water-works Company, as against the
Interest OF the people. The Light ia
not afraid OF Its course at any time.
The New Orleans Times Democrat
dlsoourses in the following, one OF the
greatest problems before the American
people, in the way of protection from
nre. 1t says: "One OF the heavies t
taxes paid by the people OF the United
states Is the fire tax. 1t costs the ooun-
try annually SlG0 600 600 of which SIOO =
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24

THE Water-works agitation by the
LIGHT has resulted in resolution from
Alderman Maokay that a committee of
three be appointed with the Mayor and
City Attorney, to confer with the Water
works Company, with view Of pur-
chasing the Water-works by the city,
the proposition to be submitted for
vote OF the people. This resolution, of
course, was postponed and INSTRUCTED
by motion from Lockwood until the
City Attorney could render his written
opinion on the legality of the contract.
But the matter is moving, and 1t will
not be long until the question will be
before the city, fair and square, and then
1t can be shown who are, and who are
not, in favor of reduction of the bur-
dens Of taxation on the people, both In
and ont Of the Council.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24

MIR. g. ID. Roomor and Henry schumacher
are authorized Solicitors and Collectors for
TnE LIunr, and their receipts, as agent, will
be duly recognized. Mr.. Rocmer will have
charge OF the delivery of the city subscription
department, aud all complaints and notice Of
changes given TO either OF the above, or left
at the office, will be promptly attended to.
THOMAS Is. JOHNSON,
Business Manager and Treasurer.
CLIFFORD. Johnson ~ WtNrER.
Entered at Postoficc AT San Antonio, Texas,
as second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24

The Washington Republican says:
ave know that protection, in shutting
out the products of cheat foreign labor,
Is discrimination against the poor Of
Europe for the benefit Of American la
Dor. We plead guilty to loving the
workers Of Europe less than ourselves.
This may be as narrow as 'mean, and
as selfish as the most pious of free
trade apostles pronounce 1t, but 1t is the
American policy, and Americans will
insist on keeping up the fence-will
positively decline to let down the bars
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-24
EYE! EAR! NOSE !

All those afflicted with any disease of the
Eyes, Ears, Nose or Throat, can find the great
est and quickest relief aud cure At tho
gAN aNTnNrn
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
MISS HILLS MISTAKE.
The Sharon Scandal Ends in
Smoke Sensational Exposure.

SAN Francisco, June 5.-In the
case of the people VS.. Martha Wilson,
colored, now under trial for perjury
in the celebrated Sharon divorce
case, Miss Matte Bracket, who was
at first an important witness for Miss
Hill, and later for Senator Sharon,
testified today. She acknowledged
also to having committed perjury on
behalf of Miss Hill and said:
II know l have told It's against
Mr.. Sharon, knew it was a black
mailing case against him, knew that
perjury means state prison and un-
derstand that have committed the
same otlense as the prisoner at the
bar. entered into a conspiracy
with Miss Hill to blackmail and to
defraud Mr.. Sharon, but now / want
10 tell the truth, as my conscience
worries me. Miss Hill promised me
$l0,OO0 in case she won, and a trunk
Of unmade dresses if she did not.
have not been promised a cent TO
change my testimony, and don't ex-
pect 10 receive anything. 1 was led
10 change my course of action be-
cause | found that Miss Hill had
given the business away, and did not
want 10 be left. Miss Hill began her
forgeries just after Sharon was ar
rested. l can not remember all the
falsehoods / swore to. When l swore
that / hid behind the bureau in
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
WIZARDS OF THE STICK.
Fast Type.setting Contests for Big
Money. The Record Beaten.

New York, June 5.-When George
Arensberg set 2.C6l ems ofsolid min
ion type in one hour ON February 10,
1870, il was chronicled all over the
world as marvellous feai, and he
was called The wizard of The COM
posing sick. But this achievement
has been cast into The shade by the
performance of Jos. McCann. of The
New York Herald, and Ira Somers,
of The New York World, both of
whom set over 6,0l0 ems in three
hours, in contest for a wager of
$3.50. The match took place in The
Star Office.
The conditions were solid minion
without paragraphs, each competitor
to correct his own composition at the
end of the work, one line TO be de-
Quoted from the work performed for
each minute or fraction thereof con-
sumed in correcting.
Joseph Mccain set $3.50 ems in
the three hours, which, averaged up,
would beat Arensberg's record, but
outside timekeepers said that he did
2,2CJ ems in the first hour.
Somers set go 3 ems in three hours,
and is credited with doing over q
lO0 in the first hour.
Mccain lost twelve minutes and
thirty seconds in correcting his mat
ter, for which he was mulcted 1926
ems. Somers took eleven minutes
and thirty seconds 10 correct his
proof, and for this 300 ems were de-
Quoted, so that the officials figures
are COPS for McCann and 5,725 for
Somers. McCann beat the record by
955 ems. Soners suffered from
nervousness.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
Scrofula for 30 Years.

l have had most distressing case
of inherited scroiula for the last
thirty years, which has been under
treatment of many of our best known
physicians without any visible effect,
but was relieved by the use ofSwift's
Specific. am sure if any one will
give this medicine a patient, faithful
trial it will give them the same relief,
for my case was regarded almost
hopeless by many. OF course, it
would not take the same time OF
quantity for younger person or the
disease in earlier stages. Even if it
did not positively cure (Which is al
most impossible in cases of inherited
afiliction), it will give you renewed
strength, fresh vitality, even although
reduced to "contirmed invalid" as
was my condition.
For children who are weak, subject
10 colds, especially those inclined tC
catarrh, or for any skin eruption, ]
consider it infallible. As general
household remedy, it is unequalled,
l wish it was in my power to dc
justice TO this wonderful medicine
1t has done so much for me, l feel !
can never repay my debt ofgratitude.
A LADY OF ATHENS.
certify that the above was written
by lady whom l have known fol
years-ot high social position, and
one whose statements inertia careful
consideration. G. w. LANE, Athens
Ca, Feb. 20, 1885.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
Kentucky Progress.

W. NJ. Kendall, West Liberty, Ky,
has purchased machinery for mill,
and it is reported that Menifee Tur-
ner, in the same place, will establish
furniture factory.
The Dow Wire Works Co., Louis
vile, Ky, have purchased the stock
and machinery of the Southern Wire
n Iron Works Co., and contemplate
establishing wire works to employ
about $4,000 capital, in some South
ern city.
William Short, Ignatius Roth and
Oscar Fenley, Louisville, KY, have
organized the Oakland Tannery, cap
ital stock $4,000, to engage in tan
ming.
The incorporators of the Falls City
Silver Mining Co., Of Louisville, KY,
previously reporteO are G. A. Shultz,
j. B. Rief1, G. Henry Dorm, L. Grau-
man and Mace Lieber; object is to
mine silver and other metals capital
stock 100000.
Daniel McVaw, JudCon b. Hotch-
kiss and George Sebolt have incorpo-
rated in Louisville, KY, the McVaw
Carriage Company, to manufacture,
purchase and sell carriages and all
kinds ofvehicles. Capital stock $685.
600.
L. S. Clark, L. Clark, G. A. Schultz,
L. Ii. Bacchus and others have orga-
nized in Louisville, KY, the Clark
Gold and Silver Amalgamator Co.,
capital stock $l01,C00, for manufac-
turing amalgamators.
The Youngman Manufacturing
Co., previously reported as incorpo-
Dated in Louisville, KY, capital stock
$4,000, has been organized by
Charles A. Youngman, Jos. W..
Fowler and Alex. A. Lucas to manu-
facture fire escape machines.
Block Il Son, Prestonville, KY,
whose distilery was partly burned
last week, will rebuild.
A. ID. Stafford is erecting a grist
mill at Independence, Ky.
Ii, G. Long & Co., Ford, KY, are
now at work adding the proposed
planning mill to their saw mill
Manufacturers Record.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
TetTer for Twenty Years.

l have suffered with letter on my
hands over twenty years. 1t made
its appearance every winter, and was
exceedingly annoying. AT times ]
was incapable of doing my household
work. l tried every remedy that was
suggested and was treated by ply
sicians, but TO no avail. About six
months ago 1 was induced, to try
Swiit's Specific, and have taken six
bottles. II has entirely cured me
there have been no signs of return Of
the disease apparent. My general
health has been greatly improved
As a tonic and blood purified S. S. S
has no superior.
July Is, 'S4. Mrs. M. j. SWAMI,
Jackson, Ga
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
GENERAL RosEcRANs,
The New Register Of the Treasury.

William Starke ROsecrans, of Cali
fornia, has been appointed Register
of the Treasury. In short time his
autograph will be as well known as
that Of his predecessor, Blanche X.
Bruce. Among the duties of his po-
sition, is that of signing all bonds,
Treasury notes and other securities.
The chief book-kceper for the United
States, as the Register of the Treasury
actually is, is recompensed for'h his SER
vices with a salary Of four thousand
dollars year.
Everybody knows more or less of
the biography of General Rosecrans,
whose services in the war were of
considerable value to the Union cause.
lie Is an Ohio man by birth, born at
Kingston, in the year 1919. His ed
ucation was military, received at
West Point, where he was graduated
In 1912. After years service as
Second Lieutenant in the United
States Corps of Engineers, from 1913
to 1917 he was assistant instructor at
West Point. During the next five
years he had charge OF the fortifica-
tions at Newport, Rhode Island, and
of the surveys and reports for the I'M
provement Of New Bedford IIarbor,
Providence HIarbor and Taunton
River. From 1852 to 1853 he was
Engineer in the Navy Yard at Wash
ington. Subsequently lie engaged
in private business until the time Of
the war.
In the year 1861 he was commits
stoned Chicf-Engineer of the State of
Ohio, with the rank of Colonel, also
Colonel in the United States Vol
unteer Infantry, and Brigadier-
General of the United States. lie
held the rank last named until 1867,
when he resigned and made his resi-
dencc in California.
Rosccrans won the battle of Rich
Mountain, while acting under the
command of General Mcclellan.
His services in West Virginia made
it a Union State. lie won the battles
of Iuka and Corinth while in COM
| manu- VI tlc army VI tuc MlSslsSllDl'
His useful services at latter periods
in the war, included victory at Stone
River, important movements result
ing in the battle of Chickamauga and
the capture of Chattanooga, and,
while he was in command of the De-
partment Of Missouri, the defeat of a
plan OF invasion attempted by the
Confederate General, Price. His
rank as a soldier of the Volunteers
was Major.General.
After making his residence in San
Francisco, the General declined the
superintendency Of the California
branch of the Mint and Il nomination
for Governor of his State. lie was Il
Representative in the Forty-seventh
and Forty eighth Congresses Of the
United States. Asa matter ofcourse,
he is well known in Washington.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
Aunt Betsy M'Kay.

TAYLoRsvILLE, June 5.-Your cor
respondent has just returned from a
visit to Aunt Betsy Mckay, of this
place, for the purpose of congratula-
ting her upon the occasion of her
ninety-ninth anniversary. Aunt
Betsy (nee Elizabeth NeiD was born
three miles from Bloomfield, Nelson
county, on the 4th day of June 1856.
She was married to Uriah Mckay in
1903, and became widow upon his
death in 1880, with nine children, all
of whom were reared 10 maturity
under her care and exertion, and
married and became heads of house
holds and families. Eight of these
childrtn are yet living.
Yesterday she drovo three miles
into the country and passed the day
with a friend. She enjoyed the drive
and the pleasant day, but says she
was tired upon her return. Her
hearing is acute and her memory in
perfect preservation. She walks
alone upon the street, and drops in to
see htr neighbors, and very rarely
fails, morning and evening, to attend
the services at the Baptist church,
where she has been a member for
many years. Several years ago her
sight became dimmed by formation
of cataract upon each eye. Seven
years ago DR.. Cheatham, Of your city,
operated upon one of the eyes, and
the sight was very perfectly restored.
Now however, she sees but par
TALLY, the cateract having grown
back to great extent. She keeps
her knitting and takes a part in house
keeping affairs, and thinks Of having
DR.. Cheatham try his skill again
during the coming year. The old
lady's health and vigor promise a
continuance of life for several years
to come, all of which Is earnestly
hoped for by her many friends. She
has for many years lived with hel
son, Mr.. Mckay, of this town.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

The incidents connected with the
recent announcement that Perry
Davis, the original "Pain Killer" man
is an inmate ofan alms-house in Penn
sylvania illustrate how prone most
people are to accept as facts improb-
able statements, more especially if
they serve to "point moral or adorn
a tale" This half patriotic, half
humorous story was set atloat by
some idle wag, and in three days
probably a thousand homilies on the
thread-bare subject of phenomenal
reverscs had been written, in which
all the cases from "Blind Belisarius,
begging in the Streets" to the last
Wall-street gambler were dragged
in. A liberal lachrymose degree of
sympathy for old Perry having been
worked up, the matter-of-fact decla-
ration is sent out by one at his old
home in Massachusetts, that Perry
Davis died there twenty years ago.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

The Breckenridge News is a pro-
nounced iconoclast. In The last
number Cicero Sutton, The editor,
kicks about receiving two copies of
the Louisville Democrat crushes
Cerro Gordo Williams for aspiring to
the Goveruorship; knifes Proctor
Knott for not taking care of his faith
er's grave; kicks Il. Lovely Jones
into oblivion endorses Cleveland for
snubbing Jim Blackburn; gently
kicks Senator Vest, of Missouri, for
"damning the newspapers )" makes a
face at Henry Waterson; ann reads a
lecture TO Rev. S. Noland, who claims
10 have seen the Lord recently. The
News is right sassy Democratic
paper. 1t is refreshing to read it,
Louisville Argus.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Recomend the SEMI WEEKLY SOUTH
KENTUCKTAN to your neighbors.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
A Hearty, Ringing Laugh!

That is something out of your line,
sir, you have dyspepsia. You sit
sullen and sour at the table, looking
as if you had lost all your friends
and expected TO be sent to the poor
house. Get well and cheer upl How {?
Browns Iron Bitters will do it!
This prince of tonics has cured the
most grievous cases, and will cure
you. Mrs. w. Turpin, SIT Chambers
Street, ST. Louis, writes, "My hus-
band used Browns Iron Bitters for
headache and dyspepsia, with good
results
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
Mulhatton's Latest Lie.
Especial to the indianapolis Sentinel.

GIAYsoN SPRINGS, KY, June g.
One of the most remarkable geologic
al events in the history of the world
is the moving mountain, which for
the last three days has been encroach-
ing upon this once famous Watering
place. The place was evidently at
some remote age the scene ofvolcanic
eruptions and potent upheavaIs of
the earth and the waters come boil
ing out of the mountain side filled
with sulphurous gases, while on
certain occasions great clouds of
steam vapor ascend from them. On
The evening of May % the mountain
began 10 move, and plowing its way
across The narrow field in the valley,
is rapidly approaching the town.
The earth is all torn up in the path Of
the moving mountain, and the inhab-
itants of the town and surrounding
country are fleeing in terror. Several
houses have been crushed and the
greatest CONSERVATION prevails.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Among the many prize offers of the
French Academy of Sciences is a sum
equivalent to $50, ,0C0 which was left by
Brcant in 1919, and is still unawarded.
1t is to be given to the person who shall
find an effective remedy for the Asiatic
cholera, or shall indicate with absolute
certainty its causes