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, 1886-02-26

Let the durability and neatness OF your
bindings be the primary requisite. Orna-
ment judiciously and sparingly rather
than carelessly or gaudily. The bibliog-
rapher DR.. Dibdin, says on this point:
"The general appearance of ones library
is by no means a matter of mere foppery
or indifference; it is a sort of cardinal
point to which the tasteful collector does
well to attend. You have n right to con-
slider books as TO their outsides with the
eye of a painter; because this does not
initiate against the proper use of the
contents"
To bind a book well it should have
ample time to dry after each process; it
thus becomes thoroughly and evenly
seasoned.
1t is false economy to bind up a num-
Der of volumes together, especially if
they are of different sizes, and upon diff
ferent subjects.
Keep your books dry, but not too
warm, and do not use newly bound books
near the fire.
Never pull books out of the shelves by
the head-bands, or suffer them to stand
long upon the fore-edge.
Books are not intended for card-racks
or for receptacles of botanical specimens,
but should be treated gently; for books
are kind friends; we benefit by their ad-
vice, and they exact no confidences.-A.
j. Cox in Inland Printer.
, 1886-02-26

Mr. George Augustus Sala makes Eng.
lish readers OF his letters from Melbourne
uncomfort-1le by declaring that laboring
men In Australia earn eight shilling. for
a days work u eight hours, eat meat
three times "A day and have no state
hureh TO support or state droncs to feed.
=phflalrlnhi Call
, 1886-02-26


should ever seed Jake, en- in yore travels
tell him you seed me, en- ] sed howdy;
en- you kin tell him. ef he's got cry boy
ter send him down this a way a courtin' I.
Tell him he kim hev Mandy-that's sis
fur the akin. En- tell him she's the
purtiest gal in Pike county, Alabama, ef
her NOR does say il herself. En- tell
him"
please excuse me, madam, for inter
rupting you, but ] am very tired and if
you will be kind enough TO show me
where l will sleep, ! believe / will go to
bed
you'll lie right over thar. Gist take
yer cheer erlong with you to hang yer
clothes on fnltI fU ".H
1t was fortunate that l carried my
~cheer, y for the bed was one of the old
fashioned high water kind, and l had to.
get on the chair to get into it. And
while the garrulous old woman sang to
her baby, l fell asleep, trusting that Jake
Hawkins OF somebody else would bring
something ~palatable for breakfast
Charles G. Williams in Arkansaw
Traveller. ..IF If9
, 1886-02-26

A BALTIMORE preacher, in a recent ser
mon on fashionable follies, thanked God
hat mo man ever appears in a low-neck
dress 1t il to be noted, however, that
some men appear in very high-ncck col
, 1886-02-26

Oliver Wendell Hslmes has a gray
goose quill with a gold pen fastened to
it, with which. he says. he has done all
hi ltr.lry work.
, 1886-02-26

IT is intimated at Washington that
Secretary Bayard may soon retire from
the cabinet, and that he will be succeeded
by ex-senator Thurman.
, 1886-02-26

Grain, stocks aud provisions bought and
sold on margin every day at our Office,
Checks for differences made promptly at
3 o'clock. Ned, Prentice K Co, 6 and &.
Commercial block. Telephone No. 67.
, 1886-02-26

Sold by all druggists Price Cuticur,, SIC.
Soap, CSC. ; ResoTventSt.00 Prepared BY the
Potter Drug and Chemical Co. Boston. Mass.
Send for Pamphlet.
pEAITTfFY the complexion and skin by
OGhO using the Cuticfira Soap.
, 1886-02-26

JuDaE FIELD says he will never darken
the white house doors again. This ought
to be pleasant news to the administration.
, 1886-02-26

where Everything Smells of Feathers.
The great occupation OF the people of
st. Kilda island is catching sea fowl.
From March to November the island is
covered with sea-fowl, and catching
these birds is the staple industry. Multi
tudes OF solan geese cover the rocks
there are myriads Of gulls, northern
divers. stormy petrels, black solemn cor.
morants and simple guillemets, and, in
deed, almost every kind of sea-bird. The
difficult work of climbing about the
rocks catching the birds is engaged in by
both men and women. Enormous num-
beers of fowls are sent off every year
Then n great deal is made out of feathers,
Referring TO this subject, DIR. MacCul-
loch, in his account OF the island. says
The air is full of feathered animals. the
sea is covered with them, the houses are
ornamented by them, and the inhabitants
look as If they had all been tarred and
feathered, for their hair is full of feathers
and their clothes are covered with
feathers. The women look like feathered
Mercuries, for their shoes are made of
g%annet's skin. Everything smells OF
feathers.-Pall Mall Gazette.
, 1886-02-26

Grain. stocks and provisions bought and
sold on margin every day at our office.
Checks for differences made promptly at
3 O'Clock. Nef Prentice 4 Co. 8 aud s.,
Commercial block. Telephone No. 81.
, 1886-02-26
TERMS or sunscRIprIoN.

Daily, delivered by carrier. 2Sc per week.
81 per month.
Daily, by mail. 81 per month. 81 10 for six
months, $40 per year, In advance.
Weekly s. 50 per annum. sl.S for six months.
PAYABLE In advance.
, 1886-02-26

physicians Prescribe Them Il have
nothirg but the highest praise for the results oh
tanned from your Cuticura remedies, OF which
| have sold more than all others OF the kind.
MONROE q NJ. u.
300 Broad street. Philadelphia. Pa.
, 1886-02-26

MIR. john Thiel. Wilkesbarre, Pa, writes /:
Il have suffered from salt rheum for over eight
years, at times so bad that l could not attend
10 my business for weeks at u time. Three
boxes OF Cuticnfa and four bottles Of Cuticura
Resolvent have entirely cured mt Of this dread
disease.
, 1886-02-26
Il CZ il M A
And Every Species of Itching and
Burning Diseases Cured
nv cIIficura

Eczema. or salt rheum, with It's agonlzing Itch
Glng and burning. instantly relieved by a warm
bath with Cuticura Soap. and a single applica-
ton Of Cuticura, the great skin cure. This re
peaied daily, with two or three doses OF Cuticu-
m Resolvent, the new blood purifier, to keep
the blood cool. tbs persplratlon pure and unir-
ritating, the bowels open, the liver and kidneys
active, Will speedily cure eczema, letter, ring
worm. psoriasis. lichen, p~ruritus, scald head,
dandruf, and every species OF itching. scaly and
pimply humors of the scalp and skin, when the
best physicians and all known remedies fail.
, 1886-02-26

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives g. Histor
, 1886-02-26

Gins Houghton. Esq. lawyer. 2s state
street. Boston. reports a case OF eczema under
his observation for ten years, which covered
the PATIENTS body aud limbs. and 10 which all
known methods Of treatment had been applied
without benefit. which was completely cured
solely by the CuticuTa Remedies. leaving clean
and healthy kin.
, 1886-02-26

VIII 242 DeArbOrn Street.
Chicago. gratefully acknowledges a cure OF &c.
zema, or salt rheum on head, neck, face, arms
and legs for seventeen years not able 10 wall
except on hands and knees for one year no
able to help himself for eight years tried hun
dreds of remedies doctors pronounced hi
case hopeless permanently cured by Cuticurs
Resolvent blood puriier. Internally. and Cuti
cura ard Cuticura Soap the great skin cures
externally.
, 1886-02-26

Successor to II. S. Oliver. FIRE INSURANCE.
None but time tried and fire tested companies
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
, 1886-02-26
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

In all its branches by ". ELLIOTT, on Eighteenth
street, one door west OF the old stand. Singlefoot
All kind Of wagon work done first class.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
RICHARD NELSON,
Prominent Colored Politician. Puts in
His Opinions on Colonel DeGress
and the State Convention.

A Prominent Colored Politician, Puts in
His Opinions on Colonel DeGress
and the State Convention.
To the San Antonio LIGHT.
GALVESTON, August 10, 1886
have written several letters to the
members of our state executive commit
to ascertain how Colonel j. G.. DeGress
became a member of this committee.
In the replies received a member says:
81 have TO say that Colonel j. C. De-
Gress, as member Of the state executive
committee, addressed a circular letter to
the members Of the committee, asking
their opinion as to the propriety of cali
ing state convention" Another one
has written me, and says: Colonel
j. G. DEGREES has the right to
call republican state convention.
Mr.. Binkley being dead, the state ex-
committe, has no authority to do So"
What | want to know, Mr.. Editor Is,
how did DeGress become member and
when he was elected? DEGREES has
served the party in nothing. The gov
eminent surely had done enough for him
when 1t gave him a pension and half
pay amounting to $1,000 per annum. De-
Gress has been in government clover
over 20 years, and has grown fat on
-
show his folly on all occasions. He has
liberal reward for his soldiery services,
in fat pension, and his half pay and
cannot help thinking that the little
swell De Gress is well cared for in the
next or in this world.
Mr.. Editor, there is certain class of
republicans who make frequent COM
| plant that the colored man is not a reli-
able republican; that he Is ungrateful to
the party that liberated him from bond
| age, that he is a detriment to the party
and but for his identity with it, II would
be more popular, particularly in the
south. These assertions are full of con-
tradictions, nevertheless, many believe
them to be a true version of that plat
form, and 10 justice to those who adopt
ed 1t, and to my race, it is as follows:
First, the Fifteenth amendment of the
constitution of the United States having
been, by the proper authorities, pro-
claimed ratified by the requisite number
Of states of the union, ought to be fairly
administered and faithfully rs funda-
mental law. Second-The vast changes
| in our system Of government, wrought
| by the International war between the
| two sections of the states, and following
| In its train are 30 far incorporated into
| the constitutions and laws OF the states
and OF the United States, as to require
that they be regarded accomplished
facts, have the force and obligation oil
law. Third-This solemn ana complete
recognitions of the existing laws brings
the people Of Texas into an entire har.
mony upon all questions of civil and po.
litical rights, and should unite all hon,
est men In an earnest and determined
effort to establish just, equitable
and faithful administration of govern.
ment in the interest of no class or clique
but for the benefit Of nited people.
RICHARD NELSON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
THE BELKNAP DRUMMERS.
How They Were Internationally Scared
by complimentary Command.

How They Were Internationally Scared
by complimentary Command.
A little secret about that Galveston
drill has leaked out. When the Belknap
drum and fife band got TO the Gulf city,
1t was very popular because Ii was a
novelty and because II was excellent In
Its way. The reception they met with,
and perhaps something stronger, SO ex-
hilirsted the boys hat when In camp at
night, they made might hideous" by
violently beating the drum and other
wise enjoying themselves. This was
very funny for the time being, but when
the corporal Of the guard came up and
Informed them that the cOmmandant OF
the camp, Colonel Rose, wanted TO see
them, the bottom dropped clean out OF
the humOr. The boys came TO the con-
clusion that there was a severe repri-
mand In store for them, IL nothing more
serious, and with great fear and tremb-
ling" they obeyed the summons. Col
onel Rose, to their surprise, received
them kindly, and instead Of reprimand-
ing them, expressed his desire that they
should take certain parts In the daily
routine. Perhaps Colonel Rose thought
this was good way to keep them out Of
further mischief; anyway, flattered by
the request, they consented to take part
OF the allotted work, but they begged
leave to decline other parts, because
some Of the men were not fully uni
formed. And Camp MRgruder after
this was frequently enlivened by the
shrill cry Of the flute and the beating o
the d-r-r-r-um
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
EXCELSIOR GUARDS.

How the Competitive Drill Passed OFF,
and Who Won the Silver Medal.
The Excelsior Guards had a COMPETE
tive drill and ball last night, at Krisch
hall, to raise money for the purchase Of
new uniforms. and it was largely attend
ed by the colOred folks of both sex.
The first part Of the programme was
the competitive drill for silver medal, to
be awarded to the best drilled man, a
lieutenant and two privates of the Bel
KNAPP Rifles being judges. There were
"a men in line, and the drill was very
creditable, but one by one, men who
made mistakes, dropped out of ranks,
until Bonnie Weeks was the only one
stand" g, and he was proclaimed winner
OF the medal.
When the drill concluded, the Rev.
Mack Henson, Rev. A. +. jackson, and
DIR. Starpes, delivered addresses to those
present. All the speakers complimented
the men on the Galveston drill, but
urged stricter maintenance OF disoi-
pline. sObriety, and those qualifications
necessary to make good soldiers and
better men.
A ball was then given and dancing
was theoretically kept up until the wee
sma hours in the morning.
The pitcher, goblet and salver,
won by the company at Galveston,
was on exhibition in the hall last night,
and was indeed a pleasant trophy of vic
tory. This set the company value high
ly, but they have decided to present it
to Colonel Jacob Lyon, who is retiring
from the company to assume his new du-
ties as colonel commanding the Texas
cOlored militia, as tribute Of respect to
him for his invaluable services in reor-
ganizing the company and bringing 1t to
its present state Of efficiency.
Lieutenant 5. Turner has been elected
captain of the company, vice Jacob
Lyon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
Not Ordarad AWAY

There was an exciting rumor on the
street yesterday morning that the SOL
diers had been ordered to the front. On
inquiry 1t was found that company of
10th infantry had been ordered to Fort
Clark 1t is said for rifle practice, but
others say it is to be nearer the Rio
Grande. Lieutenant Cushman and
Chandler have command OF the COM
pany.
Lieutenant o. NJ. Smith, department
inspector OF rifle practice, and Lieuten-
ant Phil Reed, division inspector Of rifle
practice, left Tuesday night for Fort
Worth.
One Of the soldiers who took too much
sea water in his whisky at Galveston.
and got on a tear, is being court-mar.
tailed for his fun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
A False Imputation.

j. w. Tuller, a stockman, lost a
pOcket.book containing S2l0 Tuesday
about noon. He says he must have
dropped it In street-car No. So, on the
Avenue c line, and the driver and con-
ductor Of that Car disclaim any knowl-
edge Of it. The intimation is very
strong in the Times and Express that
they do know something about 1t, but
refuse to divulge. Why should they
know! Why impute dishonesty to two
street-oar employees as against a wealthy
stockman, and for the princely (?) sum OF
$2l0?
Street-car drivers and conductors in
San Antonio are as honest as any other
class Of working people, and time with.
out number have proved their honesty
by depositing at the office of the com.
pany such articles as may be left in their
cars.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
THAT VETO.
A Correspondent Discusses this Cues
ton and Pronounces the Veto"
a Nullity

The relations between the mayor and
some Of the aldermen seem to be sntag-
onistic and personally unfriendly-a
state Of things much to be lamented,
since 1t initiates against the public well
fare far more than superficial observers
imagine Harmonyis the best axle grease
Tor all public bodies, but the mayor and
the aldermen appear to have run clean
out OF this article. The veto Of Mayor
Callaghan came two months too late,
and was, for that reason nullity In law
"A nulllty cannot be validified 1t is
born dead. The acts Of the mayor pro
TEN, II they were not violative OF the
city charter, were unquestionably legal,
since the charter provides for his cleo
ton and marks out his duties, and it is
well that such is the case, as otherwise
the absence OF the mayor would occasion
an in;erregrium and bring all municipal
business to a dead lOCk-a predicament
never contemplated by the law. If the
mayor can obiterate 60 days and re-
turn veto in the face of an
ordinance, then the president or the
governor have an equal right to dis
regard the constitutional requirement
that their vetOes shall be returned with
in prescribed number OF days, and to
NtlO laws slAlN ud1b dlltT lutlT phsshBb.
The veto power is in derOgatiOn of the
legislative power, and for that reason
the terms of the clause or ordinance
granting it must be strictly construed,
hence, unless this harsh and ungracious
power be exercised within the time
prescribed after the passage of q law or
ordinance it lapses quoad such law. The
ordinance does not extend the time in
which the mayors veto shall be re-
turned in case he happens to be sick
when any measure is adopted and passed
by the council, and in the absence Of such
conditional enlargement of time, the
veto is an absolute nullity where it Is re-
turned aft IT the time prescribed. The
veto OF Mayor Callaghan was simply q
nullity, Of none effect, and laborers
should treat 1t as such, by sueing the city
for Sl.50 per day. The municipal mud
die Is not likely to end soon.
ToNEy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
RARE BARGAINS !!

One parlOr suit, $lS-at EmcrsOn's.
Bedroom furniture-at EmcrsOn's
Wardrubes, from SI2 to 50 at EmcrsOn's
Two fine pianos, So aud $50 at Emerson's
All kinds Of musical instruments ut Emer
sons.
Photographers outits-at Emcrsons.
Large variety of secondhand bOoks-at
EmersOn's.
OIL stoves, 81 JO-at Emerson's.
Sewing machines, from SO to Sl8-at Elmer
sons.
Diamonds at half their value-at Emerson's
Gold watches at reduced prices-at Emer
sons.
Silver watches at very low Hgures-at Elmer
sons.
ShOtguns, large assOrtment-at EmcrsOn's
Pistols at all prices-at Emerson's.
Emerson keeps alttle of everything.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
Gone to His Fathers Kingdom

Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Guerin, OF Camden
street, had the misfortune to lose their
four-month old son, George Joseph,
early this morning. The deceased was
a bright little fellow, and has for the
past two months been a sufferer from
what is commonly called the summer
complaint. A short time ago he rallied
and there were good hopes of his re-
covery, but within the last few days
fatal symptoms were developed, and in
the end he went to Him who said, "Suf-
fer little children to come to me, and
forbid them not for of such is the King
dom of Heaven" The family would
like notification of his death copied in
the New Orleans and st. Louis papers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
Court House Gossin.

W. w. Heron, esq, is candidate for
justice OF the peace, but 1t is currently
said he would not have the least objec-
tion to being pitchforked into the office
OF county judge.
Charley Wurzbach Is thought to be
anxious to be reelected county Judge
W. l.. Thompson. esq, is reputed to
be candidate for county Judge, though
he has not yet announced himself.
The city is brlmful of embryonic can.
dIdates for mayor: French: Bolton,
Copeland, Maokay, Gallagher, Lock.
wood. and the sage Of Beanville," are
talked OF as likely TO enter the sweep.
stake. There is pattering talk among
certain crowd OF running Oscar Berg.
strOm for mayor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
Excitement In IexaS-

Great excitement has been caused in the VI
cinity of Paris, Texas, by the remarkable re-
covery of Mr.. J. L. Corley, who was SO helpless
he could not turn in bed, or raise his head |;
everybody said he was dying of Consumption.
A trial bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
was sent him, Finding relief, he bought a
pills; by the time he had taken two boxes of
Pills and two bottles of the Discovery, he was
well and had gained in flesh 30 pounds. Trial
ton free at A. Dreiss
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
Special lo.ArtlsiS.

One of the finest establishments that San An
tonic IL not Texas, can boast of Is the Art
Gallery of C. II. Mueller, at 205 Commercc
street. Here can be had artists and draught-
mems materials, of both domestic and i'm
ported kinds. Engravings, chromos and
paintings are on hand in an endless variety
Picture frames, mouldings and materials for
fresco and sign painting in large varieties.
China decorations and material for wax flow
ers in large assortment. Mr.. Mueller re-
ceives direct from factories large shipments of
paints, oils and other material in that line as
well as window glass and fine domestic and i'm
ported decorative wall paper are specialties in
his establishment. l2-l3Iy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. ID. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, testifes
Il can recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
lief in every case. One man took six bottles
and was cured OF rheumatism of 10 year.
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Bell
vile, Ohio, aiirms; THE best selling medi
cine have ever handled in my 20 years expe
rience, is Electric Bitters." Thousands OF
others have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do
cure all diseases of the liver, kidneys and
blood. Only half dollar bottle at A. Dreiss'
drug store 2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
Champion Dancers.

Messrs. McGraw and Csthcart, two
champion dancers, are dancing match
at the Fashion theatre this week for the
championship. The terms are that they
dance seven nights consecutively, best
four out ofseven to win. Monday night
the inning was awarded to Cathcart by
the judges, Eberhardt, West and Leach,
and Tuesday night to McGraw.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guarants I'd to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by A.
Driess. 1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
Our Gents Summer Clothing
at Your Own Price.
Our Summer Goods at Greatly
Reduced Prices.
A. Kahn & Co.
CALI. ONCE
CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE
BARGAINS NEVER BEFORE OFFERED

Ladies', look herel No preparation.eyer dis
covered has been so successful as Morley's
T-N-s Tonic Cordial, the great system renova-
tori II the cure Of all diseases to which the
women of this climate are subject, such az
weakness, debility, melancholy, whites, faliin'
of the womb, and every form OF nervous pro
tratiOn. Only try one bottle and you will
entirely satisfied of the truth of our ASSERT
For sale by Y. Kalteyer & Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19

sncb goods ~ viii O5ye the traao 10 yer
II. l.. Fowler, X. Cohn Il Co., j. ID. Devine. J.
Clavin, the druggists lead ell competition
They sell DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung
Syrup, because its the best medicine on the
market for Coughs, Colds, Group and Primary
Consumption. Price 80 cents and 81. Sam
piles free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19
The Bond.

The bond of W. II. Simms for 5000
was signed yesterday afternoon by Col
onel Il. M. Fowler, George X. Stumberg,
e. b. Mullaly, n. Mackey, J. T. HANDLE
ton and II. b. Adams. After the sigma
lures were made in due form, the bond
was forwarded to Galveston.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-19

The Missouri Pacific will sell half fare
tickets to all delegates to the republi.
can convention at Waco. Good from
the 23rd to the 3lst of this month.