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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
How the Ridgers Spent Thanksgivin
PossUM RIDGE, Texas. Nov. 26, 1856.

How the Rldgers Spent Thanksgiving
PossUM RIDGE, Texas, Nov. 26. 1886.
Editor Daily LIGHT:
As the LIGHT is the only Texas paper
that casts ray of light on these be-
nighted regions, thought 1t would be
Interesting to your many readers to know
how we spent Thanksgiving day. Hay-
ing no churches nor school houses nor
preachers, we assembled at an old empty
saloon; this being local option village.
Squire Pepper was called to the chair,
and Major hopper being good reader,
was made secretary, and in obedience to
a resolution, he read portions of the
democratic platform-tbat in reference
to reform in the administration; next ex-
tracts from democratic speeches, when
they called for look at the books; then
he called attention to the treasurer Of
the state Of lndiana-a good sound dem
ocTat, who, when called upon to show the
books, refused to do so. Then he refer
red briefly to the democratic trustees Of
Indiana, who got away with nearly a
half million Of dollars OF the peoples
money by fraud, then called at
tention to the New York boodlers,
and the treasurer of Tennessee getting
away with the funds of state, and the
various other small defalcations and
peculations. including the recent
escapade OF Treasurer Burke, OF Calves
ton, then he referred in touching terms
| of the removal Of Stone, of Pennsylvania,
and Benton, OF Missouri, and how nicely
| the president restored Benton for max
ing democratic speeches and gave Stone
| few more kicks for making republican
sDeechps and we all GOT dOwn on our
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Needed Change in the Statutes.

Editor LIGHT:
1t is greatly to be hoped that the
approaching session OF the legislature OF
Texas will prove to be decided bust
ness one, and be more noted for work
than CAB. The principal work should
be done In the several committees. and
hence the Importance of having these
committees properly organized, with
sober, industrious and level-headed men
OF their head to hold the helm.
The changes in our constitution and
laws recommended by the State Bar
association, In reference to our judi
oiary. seem to be worthy of approval by
the legislature. The proposed changes
were published in the press of the State
and were received with almost universal
appreciation.
The amendment of existing statutes
seems TO be more necessary than the
enactment OF a multitude OF brand new
statutes. Too many statutes is a cnrse
to any country; multiplicity OF laws il
a sore vexatiOn to the people, although
ii may prove a harvest TO lawyers.
Few new statutes are required, pro-
vided existing ones shall be properly
amended so as TO adopt them to the pub
lie wants.
There is a necessity for comforting on
justices of the peace Jurisdiction TO try
small offences. Thefts under the value
Of $40, should be tried by the Justices,
and finally disposed OF. and the punish
ment should be working for the county.
not confinement in the county jail 1t
would not be amiss to interdict the
grand jury from finding a bill in
any case that is triable by justice of
the peace. The expense OF feeding pris-
Oners who are committed to Jail for
petty ofienses on account OF their inabil-
ity to give bail, is really enormous, and
should be avoided by allowing justices
to dispose OF all such petty offences, and
to sentence the parties upon being con-
victed.
One Of the most difficult problems TO
be solved by the legislature is, what dis
position shall be made OF the lands
owned by the state? By this it Ia not
meant to intimate that the lease law
ought to be repealed. So far from it,
candor cOmpels me to state that all the
objections raised to the lease law are
really without the least foundation, and
SCI m to be instigated by the spirit Of
demagogueism, or to originate from an
entire misoonception Of the subject.
In my Judgment the state should sell
the public lands, after due adver
tisement, at public auction, say,
at least at four places In
the state, and by this plan get
rid Of the bother OF the matter as we'll as
OF the danger of the fraud and Gorrup-
ton. 1t might forbid any one individual
to purchase more than one or two sec
tions In any one county and also give
actual settlers the preference. A mini
mum price could be placed on the land
BIB.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
HOTEL ARRIVALS

SOUTHERN Horrible Bowers, Madison
vile, Ky; DIR Bailey and son, ranch; 7 Cass,
FL PasO; II NJ Church, New Braunfels;
Draper, Bexar county; + T Farmer, Waco;
w Gray, London, England; = B Hurst New
England; L HOefin, LOckhart; T J Ingraham,
FlOresvlle; A J Jones, Sherman; J A Kerr.
COtulla; II W Luck, Par1w, KS; w MOrgate,
Ballinger, Tex; Jos Norton, city: W J Station,
TarborO, N G; Jas Tarrence and wife. Austin I;
II w Tucker, Kansas City; X Van Slyke, New
Orleans; G X Wright, Aranas Pass road.
MENGER HOTKL.-T George, Houston; X
Shipley and wife. Cleveland, o; G Q White,
Minneapolis; W ID III Wilson, Waukesha: ID "
BarstOw and Mics Ella Barstow, Cedar Rapids
Enstein. NJ Ward, + W Cohen, New York: II
Scbummelph fenig, Milwaukee: Mrs NJ
WoOlston and NJ NJ Reynolds Laredo: N G
Collins, San Diego; NJ Leary, Corpus Christi;
NJ shaw and wife, Austin; w S Fly, Con
tales; X Zapp and wife, Galveston; II Cess
Ter and DR. Won Koehring, New Braunfels; A
) Lyons, Dallas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
100000

Gentlemen, youths and boys wanted to
inspect, try on and purchase one Of
those handsome winter suits of ready
made clothing at l.. Wolfson's White
Elephant clothing emporium. Notwith-
standing the immense and constant
drain by the large daily sales which
keep the large number Of statesmen in
constant employment, Mr.. Wolfson
keeps and adds daily supplies to the
same, and no establishment In the south
has as magnificent an assortment in
style, variety or quality as to make up
price or otherwise than this establish
ment. There has also just been opened
up large stock OF winter overcoats,
which for low price and fine quality OF
material and general makeup recon-
mend themselves to every gentleman
who wishes to be Well projected during
the cold weather. Don't fail to pay the
White Elephant clothing establishment
visit and make your purchase.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

We desire to caution our readers against
buying "Cure-AlP' remedies, purpOrting to
cure 'all the i'll which flesh is heir to-" and
TO purchase only such remedies as are reliable
specifics for certain classes OF disease. For
Instance, what man, endowed with reason,
would thlnk OF buying 3 cough medicine TO
cure syphilisi Yet there are hundreds of
"nostrums thrust upon us daily with such
claims. The manufacturers of Ackers Blood
Elixir do not claim that il will cure every
thing, but positively guarantee il to cure all
diseases of the blood such as syphilis, scrofu-
la, etc. The well-known and reliable firm OF
Ragland Il Co., No East Commerce street
San Antonio, Tex, are agents for the remedy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
TURNER OPERA HOUSE.

Two Nights Only, Wednesday and
Thursday, December l and 2.
Special engagement of the accom-.
plished and versatile actress, Louise
Bale, presenting for the first time in
this city, JnO. HarrisOn's successful
comedy drama, written expressly fol
her entitled "Dagmar," supported by a
dramatic company of superior excel
lence, under the management of Mr.. A.
l.. Erlanger. Reserved seats at Sim
Harris. ll-30-2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Markets by TELEGRAPH.
Expressly reported for the LIGHT By +.
Palmer y Co. q SOledad street.l

Expressly reported for the LIGHT by +. @.
Palmer II Co. q SOledad street,
New YORK. December Cotton Futures
dull. December, . Ni5g9itSc: January, g.l2G
9.l4c; February, 9."2iLl &c: March. 9.:3Gg.}3;
April, o il09.f2c; May, 9.52G953
New YORK. Dec | -COttOn-Futures-Sec
Ond Call-Dull, but steady. December, 90I@
9.Oqc; January. 9l349ltc; February, o. 22lI9 pc
March 9.32G9 sc: April. 942G0.l3c; May, 9.jlG
9.53c. Sales, 1859 bales
NEW YORK. Dee. |, l:30, p. III. Stock Market
Delaware and Lackawana liOI. Northwest
ern, 1875; St. Paul, 49,
CHICAGO. December |. Wheai-May deliv-
cry, S3ssc. Corn May delivery, 42SC. Pork
January delivery, I0S5ri Lard-January do
livery, G.l5.
NEW YORK. December l.-COfce- Market
tirm; January delivery, l'.SO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
"Unclaimed"

An item, showing the workings of the
San Antonio postofiice at present, has
come to light. Mr.. G. Q. Halbert, OF this
city, mailed letter properly stamped
and addressed to his daughter, at Ham,
mond station, Robertson county, Texas,
on the evening Of the 10Th of November.
Tuesday morning, Nov. 30th, the same
letter was returned to him endorsed as
"Unelaimed" 1t had evidently never
left the postolfioe for its destination.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Wedding at St. Mark,s.

The following neatly printed wedding
invitation is being received by friends Of
the parties mentioned in this city, and
Of course, explains itself:
Mr.. John K. Oschse requests the pleas
ure Of your company at the marriage
ceremony Of his daughter, Mrs. Julia II.
Norris to Louis J. Further, on Tuesday,
December 9TH, 1886, at $50 O'Clock, q. IN.
st. Marks cathedral, Travis park, San
Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

Many little In the city have a bad
practice of playing marbles out in the
middle Of streets, or upon the plazas,
and seem totally unmindful of the dan
ger they court Of being run over by pass
ing vehicles. This practice causes a
great deal Of complaint to be made by
doctors, hackmen, bus drivers and
others, who say 1t Is extremely hard to
check their horses in time to prevent
running over these boys many times, and
II boy Is run over accidentally the
driver is at once arrested and put to con-
siderable trouble, even II not fined.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Baptist Entertainment

The ladies of the First Baptist church are
preparing rare treat for the San Antonio
public. They propose to give an entertain
ment at an early Gay, made up of choice songs
and instrumental music. iutcrspersCd with
recitatiOns and readings, by the best talent of
our city. One of the attractive features will
he the reading of her new and thrilling, yet
unpublished poem entitled Rene nber The
Alamo" by Mrs Rose Hartwcke ThUrp, the
widely known authOrcSs OF "Curfew Must Not
Ring Tonight" The Obj ct of this entertain
ment is to raise means with which to make
the much needed repairs. and to rcfit their
house of Mnrahin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Denver Wants IL,

J. q Fannery, of Denver. Colorado, Is in
the city. He says Denver is making strong
efforts to get the smelling works that San An
tonic is after in her lazy way. He says Den
yer BOW has three big smelling works in full
blast and wants a fourth. One Of these smelters
is backed by ga millions of dollars @ pital an
other by two millions and the third is just
starting. Money is in circulation plentifully
there is not a vacant house in the city and the
working classes, dependent on these smelters
form a large part OF the population and are a
kind of citizen the town wants more of.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Wonderfuic Cures.

W D. Hoyt Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists of Rome Ga, says: We have been
selling DIR. Kings New Discovery, Electric
BitteTs and Bucklen's Arnica Salye for Two
years. Have never handled remedies that.
so well or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures e1-
feoted by these medicines in this city. Several
cases of pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by the use of a few bottles OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery, taken in connec-
ton with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them slways. Sold by A. Dreiss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Louis r. Warwick

This well known actor Is now playing
to good houses at the Fashion. Many of
our readers will recoIlect this actor as
the leading man with the Suits dra-
matte company. His acting last night
in "Trodden Down." especially in the
prison scene, was a fine rendition, and
gave evidence Of strong dramatic pow
ers. The support is good and possibly a
little better than the average travelling
dramatic companies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Better than Silver.

Lawyer Grothaus says there is greater
bonanza in Llano county than even silver
bricks lying around on the ground loose He
refers to the fine marble and granile to be
found In the hills and mountains, which are
composed of entirely of this costly stone. in
a railroad through there to develop, these
riches and enrich whoever takes hold of them
in less time than it takes to work silver
mine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Testimony of a Physician

James Beecher. NJ. D., o! Sgourney, Iowa,
says: For several years have been using a
Cough Balsam, called Dr.. HALLS BALsAM
FOR THE LUNGS, and i'm almost every case
have used and preseribed hnndreds of hotties
since the days of my al by practice 1883,
when was surgeon of Hospital No. l, Louis
VILE KY"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
December Assessment.

The members of Section 632, Endow.
ment Rank, X. p, are hereby notified
that assessment for December is nov
due and must be paid before the 10th
also all quarterly dues must be paid be
fore January !, 1887.
Il. B. JOHNSON. Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Recorders Court.

Mamie Jones, insulting language, So.
z. II. Tansey, drunk and disOrderly,
fined S..
2. 2. Kelley, disorderly and drunk, SIS.
L. Rodgers, disorderly, So.
M. RobinowitZ, immoderate driving,
fined So,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Paint Your Roofs.

By having your roofs painted well they will
last three times as lorg, and stops up all the
flaws and small holes, thereby preventing
LEAKS during the storm and rains of the com.
ing winter months. Orders left with me at
the corner Of Avenue f and Houston street
will be promptly and satisfactorily done. Also
all kinds OF house, sign and carriage painting
Best material used. Charges reasonable.
S242m F.PAsCHE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
H0LIDAYS3C0MING!
And now your time to lay your supplies, at
prices to suit the times buy for cash only and am
thus enabled to sell at prices that defy competition
COME AND NsPEcTlMY STOCK
Fireworks, Fire Crackers Observation-Disclosures
JGlGS Preserves Cit0lS, Spices,
MiICG Meat MaCkGTl in Pals,
California Canned Fruits Smoked HGTTingS,
French Candies, Dried aldSDiCed HeTrilgS,
Home Made Candies Russian SaIdilS,
Nuts Of all Sorts, Candles Of all COlOTS
Swiss, American and Holland Cheese,
CRACKERS -.
OF Variety Too Numerous Mention and all Prices
D0NT.FAIL TO CALL AND SEE MEAT
MilGtaryPl and 3lGVnOAVGnQG.
EMANUEL ABRAHAMS.
EMANUEL ABRAHAMS.
RoR STREET COMMISSIONER.

| hereby announce myself as a candidate
for reelection to the office of Street Commits
sOner. ! ask for no commentator other
than my work in this oity, and IL reelected
will do my work as | have done in the past,
and will work for the best interest of the tax
payeS of the city of San Antonio.
JOHN CAvANAUGH.
FOR CITY COLLECTOR,
The undersigned most respectfully an.
nounces himself to the citizens as a candidate
for reelection TO the Office OF City Collector at
the ensuing city election, TO be held on the 18th
day of February, 1887.
FRED. c. HAUEIsEN.
To the Voters of the City of San Antonio:
most respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for the position of Street Commits.
siOner at the coming city election, and prom.
Use. II elected, to work to the best interest of
all taxpayers. Asking your hearty support at
the ballot, | am, respectfully,
JAS. T. A. BOWMAN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Livery Stables B Hacks Connected

Hacks No. 10,1l, IL. 10, IA, Is. Undertakers
0fhce, "a Blum street, and Stables opposite
Menger Hotel. Bodies embalmed and shipped
all points in thu Union. Only White Hearrs
the City. Open Dav and Night. Tel. $50
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

T. B. JOHNSON, Secretary.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-05
Benjamin II. Row.ll's Estate.

STATE OF VT, District OF Bradford, SIS
- In Probate held at w Fairlee in said dis
trict on the 18th day Of Oct. A. d., 1885.
Oscar T. Crosby administrator of the of Benz H
Rowe late of W Fairee in said district, deceased pre-
sents his administration account for examination and al
lowance, and makes application for decree Of disri-
button and partition Of the estate of said deceased
Whereupon is ordered by said that said account
and said application be referred session thereof to
be held at the probate in said w Fairlee the
9th day of November A. D. 1886, for hearing and de-
cision thereon And it is further ordered that notice
hereof be given to all persons interested by publication
Of the same three weeks successfully in the United
Opinion, newspaper published at Bradford previous
to said time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear al said time and place. and show cause if any
they may have why said account should not be allowed
and such decree made.
By the court,-Attest,
81 ALvAH BEAN, Judge
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-05
Edward Haie's Will.

CTATE Of Vermont, district of Bradford, S.
- In Probate court held at w. Farlee in and for
said district on the 18th day Of Oct, A d, 1886.
An instrument purportng be the last will and tesla
ment of Edward Hale, late of Newbury, in said dis
tric deceased being presented the by Benja
min Hale the executor named therein for probate,
ordered by SAID that all persons concerned there
in be notified to appear at session of said be
held at Bradford the ed Tuesday of Nov D. 1886,
and show if any they may have against the pro-
bate of said will for which purpose further ordered
that copy of the record OF this order be published three
weeks successfully In the United Opinion, newspaper
printed Bradford previous said time appointed for
hearing.
By the court, attest
81 ALvAH BEAN, Judge
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-05
Jehu NJ. Wick,S Estate

TATE OF VT, District Of Bradford,
y In Probate Court held " Fairee in and for said
district on the a7th day of Oct. A. d., 1886.
Abbe F. South Admx of the OF Jehu NJ South
wick late of Corinth in said district, deceased,
ma kes application said for license sell all the
real estate Of said deceased situated in Corinth to wit:
Being all the real which said deceased died seized
and possessed in this representing that the sale is
necessary to pay debts and expenses. Wheretpon
it is ordered by said court that said application be refer
red to session thereof to be held the probate office
in said West Farlee the 27th day of Nov A. D. 1885,
hearing and decision thereon; and it further der
ed that al persons interested be notified hereof bypub-
licaton of notice of said application snd order thereon
three weeks successfully in the United Opinion news
vaper published Bradford and which crcuates IN the
neighborhood Of those interested before said time OF
hearing that they may appear said time and place,
and If they see cause object thereto.
BY the court-Attest,
ALvAH BEAN, Judgs'~
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-05
Rev Geo. +. Earle's Estate.

STATE OF VT District of Bradford SIS.
~ In Probate court held at West Fairlee in and for
said district on the ed day of Nov A. D., 1886.
Ezra Wiley, administrator of the estate of Rev:
Geo, F. Earle late Of STAFFORD in said district deceased
max application said for license sell al the
real estate of said deceased situated in stafford,
to wit; consistiong of dwelling house and small
piece of land representing that the sale necessary for
the payment of debts and expenses of settling sad estate
cation be referred to session thereof be he at the
Probate Office in said West Fairee aeh dav Of
Nov. A D. 1886, for hearing and decision thereon
and is further ordered that all persons interested be
notified hereof BY pubIcation Of notice of said appl-
cation and order thereon three weeks successfully in
the United Opinion newspaper published at Bradford
and which crculates the neighborhood OF tse IN
teresed before said time of hearing that they may ap
pear said time and place and if they object
thereto
By the court-Attest,
ALvAH BEAN, Judge.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-05
Samuel Smiths Estate.

STATE OF VT District of Bradford S.
~ In probate court held at w Fairee in and for
said district the goth day Of Oct. A. D., 1886.
+ w Farnham Administrator Of estate of Saml Smith
late Of Vershire, in said district deceased makes
application said for license sell all the real es-
OF said deceased situated in Vershiee wit: being
small fam in said Vershre, representing that the sale
is necessary pay the debts end expense. of settling
said estate Whereupon it is ordered by said court
that said application be referred to a session there
OF to be held at the probate office in said West Faree
cision thereon; and it is further ordered that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication of no ice of
sak application and order thereon three weeks success
slsely in the United Opinion newspaper published at
Bradford and which circulates in the negeborhood of
those interested before said time of hearing that they
may appear said time and place and if they cause
object thereto
By the Court,-Auest,
So ALvAH BEAN, Judgs
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-05
AZarlah WIld's Estate.

CTATE OF VT, District of Bradford S.
= In Probate Court held at W Fairlee in said dis
trict on the ed day of Nov. A. D.. 1886.
F. " Churchill Administrator, Of the estate of Aza-
rah Wild late ofW Faree in said district deceased
lowance and makes application for decree of disri-
button and partition Of the estate of said deceased
Whereupon ordered by said court that said
and said application be referred to session thereof TO be
held at the Probate court said w Farlee on the eoh
day of November ID 1886, for hearing and decision
thereon And is further ordered that notice hereof be
given to all persons interested by publication of the
Same three weeks successfully in the United Opinion
newspaper published at AFFORD previous to said time
appointed for hearing that hey may apps sad time
made.
By the s'F'-A''t AtvA4 3 Judge.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-05
81 Directory s.

Post OFFICE. Open a. m. to $50 p. m. Sun
days, to 1890. Mails north close a.3o p M. South
10 a. m and 500 p.m
"A A M CHARITY LODGE, No 4s, meets in Ste
vens Block. Wednesday evening in which the moon
fulls. MI. LEBANON r. A. c., No. H. meets at Mason
ic Hall Wednesday afternoon in which the fulls.
BRADFORD COUNCIL No. meets Wednesday afternoon
in which the ulls in months Of Sept Dec. March
and June. I o o F CHAMPION LODGE, No. ~,
in Stevens Block every Tuesday evening. TroT-
TER ENCAMPMENT, No. "a meets first and third Friday
of each month. c A r WAsHBURN Posi- No. II
meets in Union Block first and third Monday evenings
in each month. Royal Arcanum VERMONT
COUNCIL, No. 773, meets in Union Block second and
fourth Monday evenings in each month. Waits
Vile Fire Engine Co. meets at Engine house
first Thursday of each month. S Of RESCUE
DIVISION No. 81, meets in Union Block Saturday
ing, c L c meets at the residences of mombers
every Thursday afternoon o'clock Public
Lib ary. Brick School House. Open Saturday
afternoon to o'clock, evenings $50 to 8. w r C
meets st and cd Tuesdays p, M, o'clock G. A.
R. Hall, Union Block.