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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

Before the opening of spring there
will be between twenty and thirty new
national organizations formed repre-
scnting as many different lines Of in
dustry throughout the United States.
This national organization of labor by
individual crafts is one of the depart
ures inauguraied at the last two nation.
al conventions of the knights Of labor
This departure has the deepest signiii-
cation. Each craft will attend 10 its
OWE affairs and perfect plans and es-
tablish rules for its own separate craft,
but all Will be subordinate to the gen
cral assembly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

Here's about as tough" yarn as
1.-THE great and only" sea serpent
story: At Napa Cal. a man thought he
saw a sea serpent there, but it was only
sol d mass OF little fishes. each about
IN in and half long The school
was abo.t 30 yards long and a yard
d.. and headed mp stream. The
comnotion they made was caused by
hundreds of large fishes that were con-
tnua'ly throwing themselves among
and eating mp the little ones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

The executive committee of the Amer
lean protective tariff league has de-
cided TO offer to the students of senior
classes in all American colleges a Sc
ries of prizes for approved essays on
the subject of the advantages of pro-
tectite tariff to the labor industries of
the United States, each essay OF TO eX-
coed 100 q words, and TO be sent 10
the office of the league on or before
Nay l, 1887, awards to be made juno
-. 1887. as follows For the best essay
$3.50: for the second best. 500; for
third est. $50; for other essays deemed
especially mertorous, handsome
silver medal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

CATTLE feed is alarmingly short out
in western Utah and Nevada, so that
cattle are beng sold in many places or
driven off in search of food. Many
Nevada cattle are being driven into the
Truckee meadows and Lovelock 5. The
winter is looked forward TO with dread.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

WILLIAM ID. HowELLs is preparing
an autobiography of his boyhood for
The YOUTHS Companion. At last, says
The NcO York World. we will have at
least one work from his pen. the scene
OF which is not Ia d in Boston.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

The American Analyst says that n
man who received note from his law
yer that n was unable to decipher
stepped into drug store and handed
il TO the clerk without n word. The
clerk looked at it carefullo went to the
prescription counter, and soon returned
with bottle of medicine duly labeled
with directions for taking. Afterwarl
the lawyer said the note asked the
client TO call at his Office next day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

Tie ladies of Queens and Suffolk
counties, New York, are organizing a
society to furnish clothing for the use
of persons rescued by the crews OF the
LONG ISLAND life-saving stations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

JOuN l.. SULLIVAN. Boston's pet. is
said to have got rather niggerish'
since he let Vi hitting the flowing
bowl. He wears patent leather shoes
high collars, and very loud neckties.
He appeared recently with II collar
quite as high rs any that are worn by
negro MINISTRIES on the stage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

NEVADA farmers are shipping pota-
toes by the train-load to the San Fran
Cisco and Sacramento markets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

Or of the most energetic and un-
tir.ng merchants of New York city is
+. ). Jallray. aged 70years. lie ranks
among the weath.est business men o!
the metropolis, yet is always at his Of
fee Us early as half-past : o clock and
never leaves it until late in the even
ing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

The old turnpike still in use between
Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pa, was
laid out in 1884 about 1872 years ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

A FEW of the grape-pickers in
Sonoma county, California. gather as
high as two and half tons a day each.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

Mrs HARRIET BEECHER STOWE,
since the death of Prof. Stowe. has re-
ceived daily letters of coincidence in
such numbers that it has been impossi-
bic for her to answer them. She, there
fore. desires it to be known that she Is
grateful for the sympathy expressed,
and she hopes that her correspondents
will accept public acknowledgement
OF her appreciation of their kind words.
in place of letters Of reply.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
will of Joseph Neal, OF Bait.

mol Md. in whose estate President
Cleveland shares with other heirs was
written with pencil on the fly-leaf OF
a book. And rs Yet no relative has
disputed the testator's sanity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

YOUNG HARRY GARFIELD, it is said,
will shortly marry his cousin. Miss Ma
son, Of Cleveland. o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

JOIN BRIGHT's latest exploit was
the landing of an eighteen pound sal
mon from the frothing waters of the
Tay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

A GIFT of $780, 600 has been made
by New York lady to the Tulane uni
yersity, in New Orleans. to establish a
college for higher education OF white
women.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

SENATOR rIKE. of New Hampshire,
left an estate valued nj $50, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

THE pope gave a private audience
the other day to the chaplain of the
German church in Rome. who submit
ted TO him the manuscript translation
of the first series of Leo NILS poems.
They have been rendered into German
verse by the Bavarian poet, Edmund
Behringcr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
PERSONS AND THINGS.

WINE grapes are selling tor only Sl4
ton ut Petaluma. CAL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

THERE are only 10000 regular at.
PENDANTS of the public schools in Maine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

Mr.. HOLMAN lIUNT's well-known
picture. The Light of the World, -
which belongs to Kcblc college, has just
been sent back to Oxford. after a care
full restoration 10y the painter. 1t had
been injured from having been injudi-
ciously hung close to some hotwater
pipes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

Why doe the beautious maiden seem
So wearied md so vexed,
she's Just found out the tale will lie
Continued in our next
Merchant Trcrelcr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

JAY GOULD is mentioned i'm London
Truth as 1.-THE smartest of smart Amer
leans"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

A sTREET-CAR driver in Pittsburgh.
Pa, has travelled over 200, 900 miles
during the past fifteen years and taken
care of 100000 passengers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

AMONG the sophomores who were re-
Gently suspended for hazing At the col
lege in Brunswick. Me, were two young
ladies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
SPEAKING recently of the probabf,

SPEAKING recently of the probabfi
completion of Trinity church, Boston,
Rev. Phillips Brooks said 1T will
never be done. Mr.. Richardson left no
plans except some which had been
worked up by his students upon certain
suggestions made ~ him, but with
none of which he was satisfied.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

A Cincinnati pork dealer has had his career
written up. 1t is in the form OF buy-hog
.aphy. Piitsburgh Chro,iels- Te!sordDh.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

The resemblance between the faces
of Senator Butler. of South Carolina,
and Commodore Perry has often been
noticed. The face of Perry. as de.
pcted in the painting at the capitol Of
the Victory on Lake Champlain. re-
sembles Buffers greatly. 1t is now ex-
planned that Commodore Perry was
Senator Buffers uncle on his mother $
side.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

\ life-sizc portrait of President Ar
thur was made by Leclere of Hew York.
from many sittings, representing him
as II gentleman who had just stepped
out Of the main door of mansion on
On an autumnal morn. In one hand he
was holding book, with one finger be-
tween the leaves, a rose, rs though
fallen from his buttonhole, lay upon
the step. The artist died before the
picture could be criticised by Mr.. Ar
thur As changed under Mr.. Arthur's
direction this admirable work OF art
now adorEs the white hou'e and is cs-
teemed rs striking portrait.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

The Y. NJ G. A is considered good
busln,s SIS investment in many western
towns The Atchison, Topeka IL Santa
IL III way contributes Sl,010 year to
ehc association at Topeka. besides con
tritutng literally to the association at
Kansas City. In San Francisco, Wells
FARGO & Co.. make their employees
members of the association at an an
nuai expense Of $3.50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

during the last few years some at
tempts have been made to cultivate
cotton in Mexico, especially near Mo-
tcrcy. The experiments appear to have
been fairly successful, and a stock com
panv has now been organized in Mon
t,Icy for the purpose of going into the
cult walton Of cotton on large
scale The incorporators expect TO
lnate fortune in few years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17

Mr. Henry Watterson recently ad
dressed the freedmen's home society OF
Loui.ville, KY. n colored mems coop
er,ii,e society for the purchase and
colonization of western lands. Mr..
Naitrrson urged the colored people to
look tc education and to country life
fer the bcttermcnt of their condition.
He thought they should not seek city
life. They had made much progress,
and would advance further still. In
some states they would form Il major
ity of the citizens in 80 years hence.
The feeling between the races was be
coming more fratcrnal, and there was
no danger of n race war ever occurring.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29
Chinese MarrIaFs Law.

The selection of a partner by tue
mother for a minor son is equivalent to
marriage under the Chinese law. The
subjoined, unique and interesting mar
rative is clipped from the New York
correspondence Of the Pieayune:
There is Chinaman in MOtl street
named Hong Wing, who IL noted for his
skill as a mandolin player. He has had
quite an experience, and is both intelli-
gent and witty. He came TO America
at the age Of IL, and located in Nevada.
After he left home his mother betrothed
him to a Chinese maiden whom he had
never seen or known, and when he was
20 wrote him to come home and get
married. But he had found an American
girl TO his taste in Nevada. so he mar
ried her and disobeyed his mother 5000
miles away. Then he had his picture
taken with his bride and sent 1t to
China, with an account OF his wedding
translated from local paper. The next
thing he knew an uncle and four cousins
crossed the Pacific and had him arrested
for bigamy, obtaining 80 Chinese wit
nesses to swear he had wife in China.
The judge asked if he had really mar
ried at the age of IL and was informed
that the selection of partner by his
mother was equivalent to marriage I'M
der the Chinese law. As this kind of
law did not obtain In America, the
prosecution necessarily fell through and
Hong Wing was acquitted, although his
uncle told the judge that he would be
heheaded when he got home If he failed
in his mission. Hong Wing seems to be
well contented with his American wife,
and has never been to see the other"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29
STATE NEWS.

Dallas is raidibg her houses of i'll fame,
and finds it has no water haul.
Kopperl is jubilant over the injunction
restraining BOsque County from build
ing a new courthouse.
Lampasas wants that Democratic con-
vention. Her 1000 citizens assembled
in public meeting and said so.
Joseph Mellen, ST., for 40 years resi-
dent OF Galveston and one of her old time
fireman, died on Wednesday.
The Board of Regents of the Confede-
rate Home met Wednesday and reported
progress on the subject of location.
Fort Worth is infested with rats, not
labor rats, but laborious rats, but the old
gnawing variety, some of them as big as
jack rabbits.
Miss Halle Erwin, Of Mineola. has
married the man who has been Bowen
her recently. The handle of his name is
John K.
Austin City Council killed the pro-
posed ordinance prohibiting public
women from riding through the streets
in hacks.
Colorado cattle trade is good. Robyns
& Co. sold 1000 one and two-year-old
steers at $500 at $l7 .00, and Adams sold
1000 head from his Seven River Ranch
for $500.
The A. +. and A. M. of Longview, af-
ter waiting for two years for place in
which to learn the designs upon their
trestle board, are comfortably installed
in lodge rooms of their own.
The number of fourth-class postmast-
ers removed by the Postmaster General
during the first year Of Cleveland's adj
ministration reaches S649. Of these the
greatest number, 1852, were in New
York State, and the smallest number in
Nevada, being only seven. In Kentucky
10 were removed, and in Texas only "a,
The receivers of the Houston and Tex
as Central have enjoined the Sheriff Of
Tom Green County from selling COM
pany land to pay taxes of 1884. The
grounds of Injunction are the raising of
the tax by the Board of Equalization, at
which meeting of the board the company
was not represented.
The people of Comal county are too
good for this country. They have fine
jail, but most of the time 1t is without
an occupant. Captain George Schmidt,
was good officer, but energetic. He
was Sheriff of Comal county, but the
people were so good that he could not
properly occupy his time, and SO he re-
signed and entered the ranger service.
1t is hard to find more orderly, indus
trious and prosperous county, not only
In Texas, but in the entire country, than
is Comal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

Piles are frequently preceded by sense of
weight in the back, lOins and lower part of the
has some affection of the kidneys or neigh
boring organs. Al times symptoms of indi-
gestiOn are present, flatulency, uneasinoss Of
the stomach, etc. A moisture, ike perspiIIl-
ton, producing a very disagTecahle itching
after getting warm is common attendant
Blind, Bleeding, and Itching Piles yield at
once to the application of Or. Boskanos Pile
Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts
affected, absorbing the TumOTs, HlaYing the
intense itching, and effecting a permanent
cure. Price, 80 cents. Address, the DR.. BOs-
by Harry L. Fowler, K. Cohn & Co, J. D. De
vine, j. Clayin,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29
Important Notice.

beg to inform my old customers and
the general public that have no con-
nectiOn whatever with the Little Bee
Hive Boot store, notwithstanding state
ments of the present proprietor to the
contrary, which statements have operat-
ed to my detriment. am. and shall be
in future, located at No. 22l West Com
merce street in charge of the store of J.
Walker, where | shall be pleased to see
my friends, and assure them that [ am
able to give them equal satisfaction with
what / have given them in the past.
Fit guaranteed and unequaled in the
city, and prices as low as are consistent
with reliable workmanship. Give me a
call. [3.22-Gtl S. B. WITCHELL.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

Our readers are cautioned about
buying medicines which are not en-
dorsed by some well-known druggist.
Ragland q Co., and IL. l.. Fowler has
made thorough stuay of Blood dis
and many practical tests, positively as
sert that Acker's Blood Elixir win cure
all blood disorders, Kidding the SYST m
of its impurities, and leaving it strong.
vigorous and healthy. They warrant
it. 1t is q certain cure for all skin dis
eases. /
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

W. d. Hoyt & Co, Wholesale and Retail
Druggists of Rome, Ga, says: We have been
selling DIR. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica SAVE for two
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
so well or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures ef-
fected by these medicines in this city. Several
cases of pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by the use of few bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, taken in cOnnec-
ton with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them always Sold by A. DRESS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

j. w. Graham, wholesale druggist of
Austin, Texas, writes: ! have been
handling DR.. William Halls Balsam for
the Lungs for the past year, and have
found it one of the most saleable medi-
cines have ever had in my house for
Coughs, Colds, and even Consumption,
always giving entire satisfaction. Please
send me another gross.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29
Rescued From Death.

William j. Coughlin, of SOmerville.
Mass, says: 'In the fall of 1876 | was
taken with bleeding of the lungs fol-
lowed by severe cough. lost my APP
petite and flesh and was confined to my
bed. In 1877 was admitted to the hos
pital. The doctors said had hole in
my lung as big as half dollar. At one
time a report went around that | was
dead. gave up hope, but friend told
me of DR.. William Halls Balsam for the
Lungs. got a bottle, when, to my sur
prise, commenced to feel better, and
past"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

Every mother, sucking her babe, unless
she is in perfect health; her blood perfectly
pure and red and her liver in the best vigor
and tone, should not fail to take Browns Iron
Tonic after each meal. The good effect will be
manifest both to herself and babe In week
il win make the cheeks of the little darling as
red as a rose. Browns Iron Tonic is sure
specific for diseases peculiar to women For
sale by Ragland 4 Co. ii
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

why don't you use ORIDONTO to Cleanse,
Beautfy and Preserve your Teeth and Gums
Only 30 cents box. Liquid and Powder. At
all druggists. Sold by f. KalteYUr Il Son
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29
The most popular cigarettes are the
Opera Puffs at popular price. 4-7-lv

For HOarseness, WhOoping Cough, Spasms
of the Wind-pipe, known growing disease,
and indeed for all pulmonary ailments most
common among the little people. MORLEY'S
TWO-BIT COUGHSYRUP is a certain cure.
For sale BY Z. kalteyer y Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

AnpIuAIs AND nEpARTTREs

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
Until further notice trains will run as foi-
lows, Daily, except Sunday: Leave san Anto-
MO 80 a. m. Arrive at flOresville ll:3O a. M
Leave Floresvie2 p. IN. Arrive at San Anto-
Mo 3D. m Connecting at San AntOuiO with
Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific Rail
ways, and at Floresville with stage line for all
points south.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29
An Enterprisinq, Reliable House.

A. Dreiss can always be relied upon, not only
to carry in stock the best of everything, but to
secure the Agency for such articles as have
people, thereby sustaining the reputation of
being always enterprising, and ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency for the celebrated
will sell it on a positive guarantee. II will
surely cure every affection of Throat, Lungs
and Chest, and to show our confidence, we in
vite you to call and get trial bottle free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

Kays Kentucky Kure or Liniment has been
is use in Kentucky since 1910. and in Texas
since 1874. When you need a liniment, try it.
For sale by +. Kalteyer & Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29

Through Express East, Daily.
Leave for New Orleans, HUu ton and Calves
tOl .-..........--.s. .c-OO a. III
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-03-29
The Daily Ei9Itt..
Monday, March %, 1886,
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
New Time Gard In Eject January 1, 1880
1. q q n. RAILROAD.
DEPARTURES.
FOR st. LOUIS, via Mo. Pa, route. 400 p. N.
For St Louis via Iron Mountain. $3.50 a. m.
For 1t 20 us, via Miss u ri Pacific, q 30 II u
For Laredo. 800. -......-..... n:5O a. m.
ARRIVALS
From st. Louis, Missouri Pacific. IL 90 a. IN.
From st. Louis, Iron Mountain .... 1850 p. III.
Frou StLOuis via Missou Pa 'itiC 70 fOD.m
from Laredo ......... .............. Bib p. m.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-30

A few weeks ago, the INDICATORS
Washington correspondent sent in his let
ter the statement that Hon. John W.
Daniel of Virginia was an opponent of
the Blair bill. In view of Mr.. Daniels
speech in Staunton in November, and his
assurance that when he got to congress he
would work to get 1.-THE Blair bill, or some
better measure" we concluded that our
correspondent was in error. Since then,
we see that Congressman Hayes of New
Hampshire, who favors the bill and is on
the Labor Committee to which it has
referred, informs the correspondent of the
Richmond dispatch" that "the DISPOSE
ton to hang the matter up permeates
majority Of the committee, and that the
principal obstructionist is prominent
Vlrginian who. strange to relate, is credit
ed with the authorship of the Virginia
Democratic platform, in which the Blair
bill was endorsed.' Still later, We see that
Mr.. Daniel has, IN the committee, moved
to report as substitute for the Blair bill,
bill providing that the net proceeds from
the sale of public lands for the fiscal year
of 1856. 'S7 be applied to education. This
may be the ''better plan" which he thinks
preferable, or possibly as having superior
chances of success, to the Blair bill. at
all events we shall not, in view of his
promises regarding that bill during the
last campaign, credit the statement that
he is an opponent of that measure per Sc.
Since this was written the Committee
has voted to report MIR. Daniels fayosfffs
lt VIII never get throug4Sne Senate, and
II IL ooes' Goes uo. give the South half the
Blair BIZ Goes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-30

,t,,er GREAT Captain, Robert E. Lee. To the
latter Mr.. Brown paid most eloquent tribute
which evoked hearty applause from the audi
.nca Summing up the character of Grant,
tbe Senator especially dwelt upon the kind
ness of heart that prompted him, in the hour
Of complete victory, to give such generous
terms to the vanquished. Among the half
dozen speeches, by prominent men of both
parties none was more cordially received
than that of ''Joe" Brown.
THE PRESIDENT AND THE NEWSPAPERS.
The President is much annoyed by the Free
dom with which the newspapers are comment
ing upon his expected marriage. He does not
deny the truth of the main proposition, and
does not care for himself, but he objects most
vigorously to the particularly of detail that
fills columns in the daily press concerning
the lady in question. Events of her life
which should be held sacred are brought forth
and paraded before the public eye in man
ner that cannot but be painful to her and her
friends. Mr.. Cleveland has an antipathy to
newspapers, on general principles This feel
became President. His latest grievance seems
10 be the straw that threatens to break the
cancels back Mr.. Cleveland has declared
that unless the newspaper men restrain their
impatient pencils he will lock the doors of the
White House against the entire fraternity.
THE ARMY OF oFFIcE-HoLDERs
A statement has been prepared by the Civil
Service Commission which shows that, exclu.
sive of the army and navy, there are ITO, 900
in the employ of the government, of whom
SO, 632 are postmasters. Of the whole number,
5,043 are appointed by the President, with
the consent of the Senate, divided as follows
Postofice Department. including postmasters,
2,252 State Department., 8O3; Treasury, 1854;
Interior, 1868; Justice, 264. About $4,000 Of
the government employees are Chased under
civil service rules, of whom 5000 are in the
Departments at Washington, 5000 in the
postal service, and 5000 in the customs SER
vice throughout the country. ARGUS.