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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

ENGLAND can bring very decent force
Of about 300 900 men into the field on al
most moments notice. Her regular
army numbers $4,000; and her reserves,
all OF whom have seen at least six
months service, number 5000. These
reserves in time Of peace are in civil SER
vice, but over % per cent can be counted
upon for immediate and efficient active
service In the field. Her Indian army
numbers 10000 or these over 10000
are able to compete with European SOL
diers on equal terms. Canada will con-
tribute from 10000 to 10000 men, and
these with the militia who would vol
unteer would swell the English army to
such proportions as would make her a
very formidable addition to the
troops her allies would bring into the
field. Man for man there Ia no army In
Europe superior to England's COntin-
gent, and In war with Russia they are
vastly superior II war is preGipita-
ted il will be a hot one and the outcome
by no means sure Ofthis fact the COM
batants are themselves well aware. and
It ia this respect for the strength OF the
enemy that keeps Russia from any overt
act that would precIpitate hostilities.
The Texas journals who have under
taken the self appointed task Of defend
ing Cleveland for his press attack made
during the Howard celebration, see
much farther into a milestone than their
eastern neighbors. The eastern press
almost unanimously condemn his utter
ance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

WILL the men who are urging Carlisle
to resign the speakership OF congress
and accept the craftsmanship of the COM
mittee on ways and means. remember
two things. Carlisle may find comhina-
tions that will prevent his democratic
friends electing him speaker; and, who
will pay him the additional $4,000
which, as speaker, he receivesP Car
Isle knows there is no honor for him in
ways and means craftsmanship at this
stage Of the congressional game, and
will rake in that $1,000 if 1t is not hung
too high.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE.
PUBLISHED MONTHLY WITH ILLUSTRATIONS.

First Number Ready December is.
SCRIBNER's MAGAZINE will be in the
widest sense q magazine of general lit.
eratuTe, and each number will be fully
Illustrated.
Some of the most notable papers to APP
pear during the first year are a series of
unpublished letters of Thackeray OF very
great autObiograghicsl value; ex-Minis-
ter +. B. Washburne's "reminiscences of
the siege and commune of Paris: glimp-
SEES at diaries of GOuverneur Morris,
minister of France at the close of the
last century giving descriptions of
social life and characters at the time); a
collection Of contemporary letters de-
scribing early New York and New Eng
land society.
There is much excellent fiction, in
Guiding serial by Harold Frederic;
stories extending through several num-
bers by Ii &C. Bunner, j. S. of Dale. and
others; and short stories by X. l.. Stew
enson. Joel Chandler Harris, +. A. JAN
vier. Miss Jewett, Octave Thanet, II. Ii.
BOyesen, Miss Crosby, and q host Of
others.
Notable special papers to be published
very early are Gen. f. A. Walkers on
Socialism; DR.. William Hayes Wards
on Baby lonian Cylinder; Mr.. John &.
Ropes Oh the Portraits of Caesar; Capt.
Greene's on Coast Defence, etc, etc.
SCRIBNER's MAGAZINE will be published
at So 90 a year, or % cents q copy. Sub
scriptiOns may be sent 10 any news
dealer or bookseller, or to
CHAs. SCRIBNER's Sons, Publishers.
742 and 745 Broad way, New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
A Foolish and Stubborn Belief

In the efficacy of certain remedies of violent
action. is the besetting fOble OF the ignorant
and preiudICed. The indiscriminate use OF
purgatives is a very common phase of the
iatuity OF such people. AlOes, pCdyphillin,
disguised in sugar coating, castor oil, mercury
and other old fashioned drugs, still hold their
own among this class and although the sue
cess of Hostetters Stomach Bitters sufficient
ly dsproves the necessity for violence in medi'
cation, the adherence of an exploded fallacy
still persist in giving and taking inordinate
purgative doses. Dyspepsia, constipation, liver
complaint are as certainly and thoroughly
subdued by the Bitters as they are invariably
aggravated by an indiscrim nate use of medi-
Cines, Oifcnal or proprietary, belonging the
class VIII CHI we have condemned. Fever and
aguc. nervousness, rheumatism and inactivity
Of the kidneys, yield to the l|itters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

FOURTH ward is again divided and
numbered and the funny thing about it
is that it was done despite the vote Of
the fourth ward councilmen themselves.
The representatives Of the old fourth do
not appear to be very heavy weights in
the municipal congress. The new divi-
sion is certainly more ineligible than
the old, but 1t makes a regular shoe
string arrangement out of both wards.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the vi
cinity of Paris, Texas, by the remarkable re-
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
large bottle and a box of DIR. Kings New Life
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
Bottles of this Great Discovery for Consump-
ton free ~ A. Drniss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

Mr.. J. NJ. Norris, an old resident OF Rome,
Ca, says that he had been badly troubled
with Kidney Complaint for a great many
years and with Eczema for three years; at
times could scarcely walk and had tried many
remedies without benefit, until he began TAX.
ing Electric Btters and amounting his hands
and feet with Buckfcn's Arnica Salve. This
treatment afforded him great relief and he
strongly recommends Electric Bitters to ali
who suffer with Kidney Complaints or need a
Blood Pusiher. Sold by A. Dreiss. 3
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

The Colin Campbell divorce proceed
ings have become too savory for many of
the American journalists, who out of re-
spect for American ideas Of decency sup
press the disgusting details. All the
water Of the broad ocean through which
the cables run does not seem to render
the details one whit cleaner or more fit
for perusal. Like the blood spot on Lady
Macbeth's hand, it will not out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

when the system becomes enfeebled either
through long illness or mal-nutTition, when
the digestive functions are impaired, and en-
ergv lays, take "Ragland's Strengthening
syrup" compound Of the hypOphOsphites,
which mas no equal in the treatment Of con-
nervous diseases: during conyalescence II is
of especial value, giving "tOne" to the stom-
ach, and imparting vigor to the system.
RAGLAND 4 Co, sole manufacturers and
proprietors, No East Commerce street, San
Antonio Texas
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

The prOhibitiOnists seem to make all
the noise and the moral suasiOnists do
all the work in temperance matters.
Francis Murphy has done more to turn
drunkards TO soberness, that is, he has
turned more men from drunkenness to
sOberness than the whole race of prohi-
bitiOnists combined. Prohibition does
not prohibit, makes enemies, makes free
whiskey, makes bogus bibles and jug
trains. makes false issues in society and
politics, does no work of self restraint
and sets all government by the ears.
The moral work of Francis Murphy does
none Of these things, simply turns men
from drunkenness to sobriety and re-
deems them from the appetite for strong
drink which curses them. During Muir
phys recent visit to Middletown, Ohio,
1900 people signed the pledge IN thr-
teen days. That is more in all human
probability than St. John and Cranfil
combined have induced to become sober
In all the years that they have been
agitation coercion and prohibition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Active. Pushtnn and Reliable

A. Dreiss can always be relied upon to carry
in stock the best goods, and sustain the repu-
tatiOn of being active, pushing Ond reliable by
recommending articles with well established
merit and such as are popular. Having Sc
cured the agency for the celebrated DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
colds and coughs, will sell it on a positive
guarantee II will surely cure any and every
affection of throat, lungs and chest, and in
order to prove our claim, we ask you TO call
and get a trial bottle free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

The proposed Florida canal from the
mouth Of the st. Mary's river through
Okeefeenokee swamp, is engaging the
attention OF New York and Florida
syndicate. The canal starts on the line
between Georgia aud Florida on the At
lantio sea board and will pass through
natural water ways for most OF Its length.
The mileage saved in distance from New
York to Mexican gulf ports will be from
1900 to 1900 miles, while at the same
time it will avoid the dangers OF the
Bahamas. The company claim nearly
$500, 1000 saving year over the present
route, In insurance aud wreckage and
shorter distances. By this route all
danger from the Florida reefs and the
Bahama tides will be avoided. This is
the scheme which President Grant so
persistently recommended to congress,
and which IL contaminated would so ma
terially benefit commerce between all
our northern gulf ports and the Atlantic
sea board.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

RANDALL having nothing to lose in
congress, having already lost his men,
bership after this session, will have
every opportunity to let himself loose
during this session and will make con-
gress howl with his anti-tariff measures.
Horizontal William will not retire with
out making himself heard on the tariff
issue Of this present. 1t is not very
likely, however, that congress will pay
much attention to tariff until the assem-
bling of the new body.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

If Increased shipping activities indi-
cate increased trade, the evidence is at
hand. Eighty per cent. OF the worlds
merchant marine is now in active COM
mission, as compared with sixty per
cent. last year.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

GROVER has said Stone was removed
because he was unfriendly to the admin
istration. This is a new thing In politi-
csl economy. Removing officers OF the
court for not serving the administration.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

WHEN rogues fall out, honest men get
their own. When enthusiasts get by the
cars the real facts come before the pub
lie. Topeka and LeavenwOrth have got
by the cars, and the true inwardness of
the gospel OF prohibition enforcement Is
being proclaimed. The results show
that it is toss between open violation
and secret sugar-pilling the infringe
ment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

MAJOR FULTON, of Galveston, cannot
attend the meetings Of mayors OF Amer
lean cities called at Washington Deem
Der 7, to organize for the centennial Of
1889, and has empowered Congressman
Grain to act In his place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teething. 1t sooths the child, softens
the gums, alleys all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for diar-
rhpe - cents bottle. 7-22-1yr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

II does seem as ifthe concentrated and
concurrent wisdom Of municipal coun-
ellis might devise some method of get
ting rid of the spoils system in the con-
duct and administration of municipal
affairs. Were this thing done, NUM-
cipal government would be easy and
the Improvements needed could be
contaminated at the least possible cost
to the people. The spoils system runs
through all public service In this country
and oorrupts 1t. Abolish the system
and the evils die.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

The causes which undCrle an i'll temper are
manifold; among them dyspepsia the bane Of
humanity stands pre-emincnt, 9od many IN,
diYiduals possessed Of smOOCh. cheerful
temperament when attacked by tn monster,
become ill natured and churlish, but by using
Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets this may be avert
ed and even cured. The manufacturers guar
antte them to cure a spepsia, constipation,
sour stomach and heartburn. Price, . cents
per box. Ragland a Co, agents, san Antonio
Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

ONO wants Sherman at the head OF
the republican party next campaign and
Hswley, of Connecticut, as his second.
The New England states seem more
prolific Of vice-presidents than presi-
denta
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Need Of Chamber of Commerce


Need Of a Chamber Of Commerce.
Editor LTGHT:
The completion OF the railroad to Cor
pus Christi will lead TO the making OF
San Antonio port of entry, and be fol-
lowed by the opening ola bonded ware
house here-which will be of material
benefit not only to our home merchants,
but also to merchants throughout west
and northern Texas. Goods, heretofore
landed at Galveston and there saddled
with enormous wharf charges, will In
future, be shipped TO Corpus Christi and
brought to San Antonio by the Arkansas
Pass road, at much cheaper freight
rate. The result of this saving in the
matter Of charges upon goods, will be
the building up of jObbing or wholesale
houses in San Antonio to supply west
Texas.
Our merchants should take the proper
steps to have San Antonio make port
OF entry, and to 8, cure the establish
ment Of bonded warehouse. A petition
should be gotten up and forwarded to
Major Sayers and the Texas senators,
urging them to take prompt measures to
have San Antonio made port OF entry
and to have a bonded warehouse located
here.
Now ia the time for the business men
of San Antonio to act with energy, in
sistance and unity of effort in order that
they may reap the golden harvest pro-
duCed by the new connection opened
with the gulf through the Arkansas Pass
railroad.
To this end chamber of commerce
should be organized and established in
San Antonio. Its influence would be
largely beneficial upon the growth and
trade of our city, and it would also con-
centrate the energies and unity the eff
forts of our business men. Almost every
city having the population, capital and
trade of San Antonio, has a chamber Of
commerce in good working order, and
pride should induce our business men TO
organize and establish one in our city.
1t might embrace the powers and funC-
lions OF cotton eX hange for some
years TO come by placing that depart
ment in charge OF committee.
This question is thrown out for the
benefit Of San Antonio. The merchants
of a city cannot prosper unless the city
Is in a prosperous condition and pushing
ahead in growth, consequently they
have the strongest induUement, self
interest, TO stimulate them TO co operate
heartily with every project, that holds
out a reasonable h pc and prospect OF
adding to the trade and business of their
city. A. +. L.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

The boom for Senator Ireland COM
menCes In dead earnest as the time for
the meeting OF the Legislature APP
proaobes. The Times man leads the
boom. This is by no means sure indi-
cation of its success. The senatorship OF
this STATE is very uncertain quantity.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

CINCINNATI walls out her distress be-
cause the terms on the programmes of
America opera are written in French
and therefore unintelligible to the great
body Of opera goers. Cincinnati mistakes;
the programmes are made unintelligi-
Bile. to correspond with the operatic
vocalism which no one lie expected to
understand. The less you know about
1t the more you pay.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

Consul GENERAL WALKER, having made
the rounds of the English corsulates, re-
ports The consuls all 10 good odor with
the communities in which they are
placed, enjoying the esteem and conf
dence Of those among whom they live.
Now for report on ministerial sweet
ness at Mexico.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

BEECHER pronounces dislnterested
Love to be the only basis on which po-
litioal interests and peace can be estab-
lished. Beecher has big heart, big
Imagination, and big brain. When
these come into conflict.as they often do,
the Imagination and heart always form
combination against the brain and
carry the daY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

VIOLET CAMERON has sailed for home,
having cost her lordly manager an extra
$4,000 by the venture into American
play-2oing. This country draws the
line at Lonsdale and Violet. There is
altogether too much color In the COM
hinatinn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

GROVER completes his message and
shows 1t to his cabinet. They are all as
tickled over 1t as q small boy over new
pair Of boots when the snow flies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Home Testimony
From
George H. kalteyer
CHEMIST.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. July l. 1885.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. July l, 1885.
purchased in this city package of Prof.
Horsford's Self-Raising Bread Preparation
and submitted it to a chemical examination,
and find that the same is composed of pure
and non-poisonous chemicals.
The idea OF Prof Horsford was indeed a
grand one in supplanting the indigestible tar
tarate of soda, which is always the end result
of all Baking Powders composed of Cream of
Tartar and Soda, by the soluble phosphate of
lime and soda, the very nutritive value of
bread, and the bone-producing elements of
nature.
1t is certainly the best and most healthy
bread-raising preparation ever offered to the
public, and every mother that has the health
of her children at heart should use no other.
can only Join In the endorsement given by
the late celebrated chemist, Prof. Baron v.
Liebig, to this preparation in saying: 81 con-
slider this invention as one of the most useful
gifts which science has made to mankind"
For Sale by all Grocers. Try 1t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER |, 1886.

The American pOrker and the Ameri-
can poker are both prohibited in central
EurODe
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

Mr.. Julius Remer has assumed the
practical management of DIR. JONES'
store, formerly Harry Fowlers, at Mold
West Houston street, where he will be
pleased to see all his friends. None but
pure drugs dispensed. ll-l5-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

This well-knOwn orchestra is prepared K
furnish first class music for balls, parties
weddings. etc. Satisfaction warranted. Ad
dress, 337 Acequia street, San Antonio, Texas
+. ID. ZOTTARELLI. Leader.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

When the blood becomes poisoned or over
charged with wastc-mattCT II hcgins to purify
self through the medium of the skin, caus-
ing bOils pimpcs and various cruptive dis
eases: and instead of going around with your
face covered with those eTupuOns, you should
take Ackcr's Blood Elixir, which thoroughly
impurities. Ragand Co, agents, San Anto-
MO. Texas
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

TEXAS has, undoubtedly, large depOs-
its Of precious metals, and the old
hunter who recently came to this city
with his large block of pure silver ore,
in so mysterious a manner, has set all
silver miners on fever OF excitement to
locate the find. Ancient legends con.
corning the old Jesuit mines are being
unearthed and some of these days we
may see stampede for the diggings.
Texas is a great state, and her credulity
and crudity are in proportion to some
other things. All this improves with
time. A mind of universal public spirit,
to carry out industrial enterprises
already mooted would do more for this
city just now than the discovery of q sill
yer mine on the Guadalupe. Give US our
refrigerating works, cattle yards, agri-
cultural fair and live stock association,
smelling works, cotton compress and a
few other things like these, and they
will open a mine right in the very heart
OF the city out of which all men can coin
money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
For Recorder.

The undersigned most respectfully an
nOuncps himself to the citizens OF san
Antonio as a candidate for city recorder,
at the ensuing city election, to be held
on the 24th OF February, 1887.
JOHN STAPPENBECK.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
For Sale.
zottarelli Orchestra.

A large lot and store; also a dwelling house
Store is situated to catch town and cOuntr.
trade. Call at this lOffioe. Helm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
The Quinnett

Comedy Company opens at FlOresville
tonight. The advance agent Of this
company, Mr.. Sam Harris, writes that
he has been successful in "bOOklng"
every night this month. This troupe will
play at Victoria under the management
of the Casino association, on January
LIST, I'd, and Bird.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

ENTERED AT POsTOFFICE AT SAN ANTONIO,
TEXAS, AS sECOND-CLAss MATTER.