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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

1T sEEMs that the builders and other
trades unions have not had enough Of the
attempt to reduce hours Of work, and 1t
lie now intimated that a determined
effort to reduce hours Of daily work to
nine will be attempted April l. Employ
ers will be given three months notice OF
the proposed change and If not concurred
In a general strike will be ordered. This
programme would do very well, pro-
vided n general demand for nine hours
time was made by every trade, every
where. The attempt Of last May proves
that this Is not practicable under present
conditions Of the labor organ cations and
10 force strike under such circum-
stances as will govern this prOpO-ed
movement will only entail misery upon
workingmen. Let he leaders in this
matter have the wisdom OF discretion.
One year since there was very general
Willingness on the part OF employers 10
reduce time 10 nine hours. III the nine
hours can be secured through conference
and mutual agreements, well; II not,
striking Will not secure IL, with the vast
amount OF unemployed labor and labor
saving machinery available In Thu coun-
Try nov.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

FROM the report Of the finance COM
mittee 1t seems more than probable that
the city administration will close the
year some $4,000 or $40 900 In debt.
The question is not so much the fact Of
debt as for what the debt Is incurred.
This city to day would be infinitely bet
ter of than she is II she had n half mil
lion Indebtedness, wisely incurred for
such expenditures and improvements as
are indispensable to the growth and
healthfulness OF the city. This miser-
able, niggardly picsyune policy eats up
the yearly revenue but gives no perms-
nent benefit to the city. Far better
bond the city for enough money to make
the necessary improvements sad make
them. Then there will be some attrac-
tions for strangers, some show Of bene,
fit for our own citizens, some pleasure In
living, some gain and growth in city
property. B.fore this can BE- done. or
should be done. the city must elect a
competent board of aldermen; men ao-
quainted with the matters of city gov
eminent; men competent to expend large
sums OF money for city improvements
judiciOusly. The city election will de-
eide whether We remain u village or be-
come city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The opinion OF the attorneys In the
controversy concerning the legal rights
OF the city to property at the head OF
the river rendered their decision, ad-
versely to any valid claim OF the city,
before the city council yesterday
evening. From this decision 1t Is APP
parent that it WAS the intention OF the
city at the time to reserve the right OF
way on each side of the river. as recon-
mended In the survey at the time the
lots In question were sold. but that such
reservation never was consummated,and
that the deeds conveying such proper
ties do not make such reservation. The
present holders purchased in good faith,
as per description recorded, and the city
has no recourse, nor has 1t had since
1862, ten years after the original sale.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

LOOK out for bitter fight on oleomar-
garine all along the congressional lines.
The dairymen have bonanza on this
whole butter business, working over the
cleo itself and branding IL pure dairy
butter. while the genuine oleo must be
branded as dishonorable product and
sent TO the rear. The law compelling
restaurant keepers and hotels to plaCsrd
the fact that they use oleomargarine, Is
q most abomInable one. Strike it of the
statute book or compel a chemical snal-
ysis Of all foods and brand them In like
manner. 10 the butter men own con-
gressS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The Washington scribblers in society
matters report Mrs Cleveland making
good progress. with her husband anu
that size is actually licking him int"
social shape. Could she only lick hun
into administrative ability, the demo
Gratis would forgive her for snubbing
Winnie l'avis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The Sengerfest, Of the Northwest
Sangerbund, which was booked for
Dubuque, Iowa, goes to FreepOrt, ILL
nois, on account OF lows's prohibition
OF beer. This is in accordance with the
eternal fitness of things.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
When the blood becomes poisoned OF

When the blood becomes poisoned or over
charged with waste-matter II begins TO purify
itself through the medium of the skin, caus-
ing boils, pimples and various eruptive dis
eases; and instead of going around with your
face covered with those eruptions, you should
take Acker's Blood Elixir, which thoroughly
cleanses the blood and rids the system of all
impurities. Ragland Co, agents, San Anto-
MO- Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The Waco Examiner smuses itself by
calling those journals which do not en-
dorse its libel foolishness, the tosdies Of
the News. The Examiner will find, II it
takes the trouble to poll the newspapers
Of this state, that the ''toady" list, ac-
cording to Barlow, is g big one. The
general sentiment OF this state is decid-
eddy opposed to the course Of the Ex-
aminer IN this matter. or this fact only
those are ignorant who are determined
not to know.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

AMONG the movements Of this present
session Of congress will be the attempt
to establish experimental stations at the
agricultural colleges. Hatch, OF the az
ricultursl committee OF the house, has
the thing on his string and will push
vigorously for an appropriation to carry
out the scheme.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The detectives have finally got their
clutches on that express robber who
went through the Rock Island train last
summer. The jim Cummings trail
grows cold, but the Jim Cummings lit
erature is Ms lively as ever.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
Testimony of a PHYSICIAN.

James p q b ssoPaey iGws
Cough Bdisam, called OR. HALLS BALsAM
FOR THE LUNGS, and in almost every case
throughout my pra tce have had 8. cess,
have used and prescribed hundreds of bottles
since the days of my army practice 1853,
when was surgeon Of Hospital No. l, Louis
vile, XIV"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The suggestion OF the LIGHT that 1t
WAS high time to introduce The "cent"
into San Antonio business seems to have
been a sensible one judging from the
general endorsement it receives.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The medical fraternity will have to
look well to their interests II this prayer
cure continues to do duty for Esculapian
skill. The daily prints abound with
marvellous instances Of cures by faith
aud prayer, and all these Instances are
gwen to the public through the daily
press. This is another advantage the
faith cure has over the professionals.
These latter will not advertise, consid.
ering that unprofessional and the pro-
vince of quscks. The ia tn cures are
widely sdvertis d and the fight is not an
equal one. In this day OF printers ink
IL Is advertising makes business hum.
The doctor Of the twentieth century will
have learned wisdom from tue expert
ences Of his brethren and will advertise
like any other business man.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The medical mrm Of Drs. Weathers &
Hays has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. DIR. Weathers still continues the
practice Of progressive medicine, making
a specially If chronic diseases and dis
eases of women and children. ll-3O6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

WILL congress take up Intting's case :
is the latest cOnundrum II so, will
Mexico protest against Uncle sam turn
ing the American consulate In Mexico
into an int briaIe asylumH
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

SAM JONES is too good to live. Had
he received an invitation TO that we'd
ding In Cana, he would have turned up
bis nose at the invitation and thanked
God he "hsd never been at dance"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

Snow fell for some hours at Shreve-
port, Louisiana, on Saturday night, and
the ground WAS completely covered.
North is coming south whether or no.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
LegaI advertisements 81 " per inch rrst II

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running for month.
Home advertisements payable on first Of
each month Transient advertising payable u
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Subscribers not receiving their paper vii
please make complaint TO the office sui
s,rbers are warned not to pay their subscrip-
ton except upon presentation Of proper
eceipted bill from this office.
All communications for publication, or per-
tanning 10 the Editorial or Local News De
parrments, should be addressed ITO tn,
Editor of the LIGHT"
IAN contracts OF bills must be approved b!
the Secretary and Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
Own Your Home.

The books are now open for subscrip-
ton to the sixth series Of tn" Merchants
and Mechanics Building and Loan asso-
citation. Apply to w. A. Bonynge, Sec
rotary, room 8, Soiedad block. ll-l6-3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
FOR CITY COLLECTOR,

The undersigned most respectfully an
nounces himself to the citizens as a candidate
for re cleo ion to he office Of City Collector, at
the ensuing city election, to be held on the 18th
day oil February, 1887.
FRBp, G. HAUEIsRy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

THOSE who imagine that Reagan is
tered the lists SO laIe. re- kOn withouI
the host. Lightning does not gener-
ally strik twice III same way. Boom-
ing before hand scared the anti Ross
men of the track. hut It won't work in n
game OF senatorial bluff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
FOR RECORDER.

The undersigned most respectfully an
nounces himself to the citizens Of San Anto-
MO as candidate for city recorder. at the en-
suing city election, tn be held on the "4th of
February, 1887 JOHN STAPPENBECk.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The city Of Mexico is all torn up over
that Patti opera house swindle. The
successful msnipulator has so far suc-
ceeded in eluding persuit. His appear
ance would indicate that he was Jew,
perfectly familiar with the English and
continental languages and capable Of
using his English with genuine Amer
lean accent. He travelled north, on the
Mexican Central, as far as San Juan, Del
Rio, but there all trace Of him has been
lost.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS
ONCE of Chief Quartermaster,

HEADQUARTERS IMPAIRMENT OF TEXAS, !
ONCE of Chief Quartermaster, :
San Antonio, Texas, November 10, 1885.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject
= to the usual conditions will be received at
this Office until IL o'clock. noon, on the 10th
day of December, 1885, at which time and place
they will be opened in the presence of the at
tending bidders, for the construction of the
following buildings
at Fort Davis, Texas, Sir (6) Bath Houses.
At Fort Hancock, Texas, One ~ orage
House.
At Font Ringgold, Texas, One ~ Gransry,
One u Bath House, and One a. Wheelwrights
Shops.
Black proposals, specifications and circulars
giving full instructions as to the manner of
bidding and terms of contracts can be had on
application to this office or to the Offices of the
respective Post Quartermasters, Ut all of
which places the plans can also be seen.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals and to waive defects.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked: Proposals for Building at Fort go.
Texas" and addressed to the undersigned.
A. J. MCGONNIGLE,
1l-l2- It Qssrtermaster q. 8. Army,
9M2t Chief Quartermasser.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

uInNINU to be made Cut this out and
WnNk Y return TO us. and we will send
WUNu / you free SOMETHING Of great
value and importance to you.
that will start you in business that will bring
you in more money right away than az thing
else in the word. Any one do the work
and i've az home. Either sex; all ages. Some-
tn ng new. that just coins money for all
wOrf ers We will start yon; capital not ned
ed This Ia one of the genuine, i'm ortanI
chance of a lifetime. Those who a~e ambitious
and ente prsing will not delay. Grand outfit
fr e. Add ess IRTE & G =, Augusta, Maine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

CONGRESS is In session once more and
tired country will look anxiously for the
rest, which cometh not. There is no rest
for the wicked.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1886.

The sanguine look for an early sd-
journ nent OF congress. The sanguin-
sry do not, Matters are mixed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

THERE are so many burglars In Dallas
that patrol to aid the police Is talked
of. 1t Is ever thus when cold weather
drives the tramp army south. The
remedy lies in srresting the tramp, feed
ing him and lodging him and compelling
him to work for til city topay for his AZ
CmmmOlAliOns.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

THE Mississippi river is practically
closed Hb we st. Louis, and the north
ern lakes above Detroit are no longer
open for vessels. This is an early freeze
up AMI the southern states have been
by no means forgotten In the icy distribu-
ton lfthis means a cold, steady win
ter clear through, God help the thOus-
ands OF poor, for the rich people won't.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The gentlemen interested 10 putting
thr,u2h the international ship railws!
across the lsthmus OF Panama have con
cluded not TO wait for government aid.
but TO form Il joint stock company and
push the work rs o private enterprise.
Congress will be asked to charter the
concern and then funds will be sought
10 all the great money markets OF the
world. The membership Of the company
will be international Ms well Ne Its work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
To CORRESPONDENCE.

All communications for this paper should
be accompanied by the name Of the suthOr'
not necessarily for publication, but as evi-
dence OF gUod faith on the part OF the writer
Write only on one side the paper, in plan
hand. Anonymous communications will not
be noticed The LIGHT will not be resPons'.
bic for the statements of its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

A large lot and store; also a dwelling house
Store is situated 10 catch town and country
trade. Call at this office. Helm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

ENTERED AT PosToFFICE AT SAN ANTONIO
TEXAS, AS sECOSD-CLAss MATTER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The political demsgogues are the
deml-gods of poli,ics, snd yet they re-
sent the soft impeachment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

The coal deposits In the Dominion are
pronounced Inc xhaustible. Nature I'M
derstands her business. Sue puts her
fuel deposits where they will do most
good.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

We desire TO caution our readers against
buying "Curc-Alr' remedies, purporting to
cure ''aIl the i'll which Hcsh IL heir TO-" and
10 purchase only such remed es as are reliable
specifics for certain classes NJ disease. For
Instance what man. endowed with reason,
would think OF buying a cough medicine to
cure syphilis? Yet there are hundreds OF
'nostrums thrust upon US daily with such
claims The manufacturers of ACker's Blood
EliXir do not ella m that il will cure every
thing. but positively guarantee IL to cure all
diseases Of the God such as syphilis, scrOfu.
Ia etc The wCll.knOwn and reliable firm or
Ragland & Co, No East Commerce street
san Antonio, Tex. are agents for the remedy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
To the Voters OF th. City OF San Antonio:

most respectfully announce myself as
candidate fur the position OF str 1t COmmis-
siUmer at the coming city election, and prom
se. II elected, to wOrA TO the best interest OF
all taxpayers. Asking your hearty support at
JAS. T. A. BOWMAN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

rJNHREE FINE LOTS FOR s75-Lots l, 2, and
L 9, in block 20, original city lot No. Q, range
2, east side of San Antonio river. T. B. JOHN
8 IN LIGHT office. 9-2-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
ANNOUNCEME NTS.
roR STREET COMMISSIONER.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for reelection TO the Office of Street Commits
siOner | ask for 10 commentator other
than my work I'm this city, and II reelected
will de- my work as I have done in the past,
and will work for the best interest OF the tsr-
payers Of the city OF San Antonio.
JOHN CAyAEAUGR.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
The Fountain of Vitality.

The source Of phi steal energy and mental ac-
tivity. Is the blood. Let this become yitlated
with bile, or thin ana watery in consequences
OF Indigestion and non-assifnilatiOn OF the
food, and an interruption of the functions Of
the BODY, and a loss Of stamina, flesh and APP
petite ensues. HOstettCr's Stomach Bltters Is
a tonic specially adapted TO restore all three,
because IL assists digestion and assimilation,
and removes bile and other Impurities from
the circulation Protected and strengthened
with this admirable defensive invig rant, the
system defes influences inimiCal TO heal h, to
which. IL unregulatCd and feeble, 1t would I'M
douhtedy succumD. Constipation, often an
obst nate and chronic ailms mt, Is entirely re-
.loved by It, the liver, Kidneys and bladder
reused from inactiOn. and a tendency to rheu-
maIism effectuslly counteracted. II also Grad
icates malarial disease.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
IN OO0 Subscribers to the WEEKLY LIGH
lU,UUU wanted, at onl' 81 a year.

ENOR RENT-A Nicely Furnished Office, suit
able for laud or commission Office, Gen.
tfally located Inquir of I. b. JOHNSON, at
the LIGHT office 92tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
D. QUASSO,
Merchant Tailor
2s and rs Main Plaza. Near French Building.

Large and fine line of Fail and Winter Sam.
pies of Suit Patterns which will be ordered as
desired. Suits made to order at New York
prices and 1T guaranteed. Uniforms for or
CARNATIONS a specially. A NV method Of
renovsting clothing, guarsn ing the color.
Repairing promptly done. S2S-8m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07

SIXTY DOLLARs-win buy four nice build
y ing lots In block l39, on Alazan creek. In
OUR. OF T. B. johnson LIGHT Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-07
Bargains, For Sale, For Rent.

YTNwo-Fine building lots for sale. size llOxl70
feet in block 1877, west of San Pedro creek,
adjoining Krisch property. Inquire of T. b.
johnson LIGHT Office.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-04-09
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

| TEAGMEWh hShttTATEs
Following is = synopsis Of President
Stanley's address dsliyorad before the
Institute In this city last week
"In the world thsro Is nothing great
but man and in mau there IL nothing
great but miad. The problem Of prob
lens IL man. The life force Of and In
man Is one ef the mysteries Of these
latter times. The stsdy of physical
man Is now attracting lhe attention Of
ell scientists. After this comes the
mental man. Taen Genes the social
man. The neglect TO caltivate and ed.
ucats the social man Is destructive of
the true man. OF the education rsceiv-
ed in our common schools the social IL
net the least. What accomplishss the
social polish Of young man is the ftic-
tion caused by tho contact with society.
The education Of the mental man, un.
fortunately, has been heretofore the
chief object and purpose Of our sehsol
work. We Americans hare gone TO
aesd 80 to speak on mental discipline
and mental education. The most Ina
portant period Ia the education Of any
man is that when be receives bis pri-
mary education. In all the rural dis
tricts We have keard Il said that they
have al small children and hence do
not need very well qualified teacher.
But experiences shows that the primary
schools should ia fact have the best
teachers, because here the foundation
of the mental aud physical maa 10 laid
and IL the foundation work IL net we'll
done the Whale fabric viii bs defective.
The physical education must come iiras.
A sound mind can snly exist in = sound
body. Professional training for pro-
fsssiosal teachers il now What Ahouid
be fully developed. The professions a.
now viewed BY the world are placed IN
the following order Law. Msdieins.
Divinity, PsdagOgicL Bl: the reverse
Of this Is the real order In order of i'm
por:anes. Teachers shoula ent.r into
thsir profession for lifs. More han
thrse-f11rths Of ell ths teachers of the
country are females. Bat unfortua.
atsly they do not consssrs.o themselves
to the profession a. life work. The
school district that feels that il can not
employ professional ssseisr makes .
great mistake. The t,ue, eompstant,
professional teacher. will do more real
go,d work in moash than the Ineom-
patent can Ia six moa,hs. Let every
teacher take i,r hia IA tito, "Saecesd or
de-"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-04-09

He proposed to have all the pro-
ceedIngs In March 81, Oct. 81, and
Dec. 81, aud ell tho papers tlled With
the judiciary Committee, OF which
Mr.. Edmunds Is chairman, and ell
the proceedings had before that COM
mitteo Bearing on the Duskln case
made public, so that tho country
could Judge whether he had told the
truth or not. II he had not falsiiled,
he wanted a chance 20 prove II, since
comparisons had been made between
the oath and honor Of himself and tho
Senator from Vermont.