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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The LAND lease policy of the state as a
means of raising school revenue is a
dismal failure, as appears from the out
come of the two years experiment.
The state rights congress could not ao-
cept the Blair educational bill because it
savored Of national authority. The
schools Of the state are languishing for
lack of funds. The present convention
is respectfully reminded that some edu-
cational plank in their platform is de-
manded by the educational necessities
of the state. The schools Of Texas
should not be made to depend In any
way for support upon the uncertain rev.
enue derived from land leases.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The twO-third rule which obtains in
the democratic state convention is
bound to play smash with the harmonies
of that august body. In the present
condition Of the democratic pulse it is
impossible to realize that 4s2 votes can
be cast for any candidate. There Is not
a man-iack Of them all can count on
within $50 of that number under the
most favorable conditions, and the secur-
ing of the number OF votes necessary to
a nomination will cause more political
swapping and figuring than was done IN
that democratic electoral commission OF
which so much is said and sung In the
gatherings Of the faithful. There is no
perceptible change in the situation.
Ross has the most instructed votes, but
the convention would give its eye-teeth
to find out what Marion Martin can and
cannot, will and will not do. The votes
that will be cast on the first ballot for
Ross, Swain, Martin, Breckenridge and
Giddlngs will be like the votes OF the
30G at Chicago; they will be cast for
blood. There are no complimentary
votes In that crowd. The friends OF
each will stick to their candidate as
long rs there Is a ghost of show for
winning, and when the break comes 1t is
as yet matter OF mere conjecture where
the pieces will go. The first move will
be to down Ross; after that is accom-
plshed almost any thing is possible. 1t
is in the power of either Ross, Swain or
Martin to nominate any candidate but
himself; whether either one OF them can
reach the persimmon is very doubtful.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10
Written for the LIGHT
A Stragetic Irishman.

One evening, while travelling on horse
back through one Of the western counties
Of Texas, l stopped at the house of an
old stockman to water my horse. The
old man invited me to take seat on the
gallery of his house while | rested
myself and horse for brief period. l
accepted his invitation gratefully, hav-
ing ridden long and hard that day.
In the course OF our conversation |
remarked that the well from which 1
had watered my horse contained unusu-
ally good water. Upon this hint he
said: "Waal, yaas, stranger; that air
gud water, and that air we'll war dug by
the cutest Irishman, that played me the
outest trick l ever see. Ye see, stranger,
this air dry, sandy kentry, and when
my ole well caved in about five year
agone tux noshun to dig me a new
we'll right thar whar you drunk jist now.
WAL, one day they cum along green
sorter lookin' Irishman, who lowed he
cud dig that well IL | wud give him my
Jake to pull on the crank and draw out
the sand. The bargain was struck and
everything perceeded gud till water war
reached. / wus tendin' court one day,
about twenty miles from hum, when my
Jake rid up to the court. house and tole
me that the Irishman had diskivered
water and that 1 must take stun
mason back to hum with me to
wall In the well as they wuZ powerful
mount o. sand in the sides Of the well
witch they was afeared wud fall In and
dry up the water.
When me and the stun-mason and my
Jake got to hum, we found my ole
woman and the two COW punchers q
diggin' and pullin' sand out OF that air
well like they wuz clean gone crazy.
My ole woman she yells to me-
| shat air FISHERS deown in hyar
| kivered up with fifteen foot of sand.
Fur goshamighty's sake cum and git him
out"
WAL me and my ole woman and my
| Jake and the stun-mason and the two
COW punchers, we uns all wicked at that
sand tell we struck water agln and wud
We b'lieve me thar want no more sign of
that air Irishman than thar is hair. on
my bald pate.
Thar war his coat and hat q hangin'
on the tree by the well, and we wuz all a
congregatin efwe had dug far enuffur him
or no, when eout walked Mr.. Irishman
| from the woods, and said. innercent
likes, Faith and yez all LUX purity
dhry."
WAL, 1t seems that that air feller had
cum eout after dinner to see eff the well
wuz all right, and he diskwered that IL
had caved Ez he knowed he wudn't
git nary cent fur the extray wuck fur
pullin' eout the sand agin he hung up
his coat and hat as eff he wur down the
well at wuck when she caved. He then
tuck to the woods, whar he watched me
and my ole woman and my Jake and the
stun mason and the two COW punohers
adoin' Of his wuck fur him fur nuthin'.
Fur a green lookin' Irishman that waz
cute, want 1t? WAL reckun.
= GAVIN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The Eagle Pass Journal roars gently
as a sucking dove over the Rasures out
rage, and intimates that but little blame
attaches to the officers, because they
followed precedent long established on
the frontier. That is just the size of it..
Frontier presidents, that have no war
rant in law, have too long been followed
to the detrment Of good order, and it is
ABOUT time that officers entrusted with
the execution Of law and in whose hands
are the liberties Of American citizens
along the frontier, should understand
that they will be held to strict ac-
countability for all the consequences to
American citizens across the Rio Grande
that arise from their negligence and dis
regard Of legal forms and methods of
procedure on this side. 1t may be hard
for the Eagle Pass officers to be obliged
to confront the consequences Of their
plain disregard of duty; it was much
harder for poor Rasures to face the con-
sequences for which these American
officers are responsible.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

As THE drill reports multiply, and the
end grows little clearer from the be-
ginning, it is seen that the San Antonio
companies stand little show for any
prize In the interstate above the fourth,
and may even miss that. Outside OF the
Houston light guards they have no su-
periors in the state. This is no light
honor, and one Of which the boys may
well be proud. When the companies
left this city for Galveston there was no
one who seriously expected that either
of the San Antonio companies would
bear off high honors in the interstate
drill. If any prize is awarded them in
this drill, it will be really an unexpected
achievement. The state drill prizes
were the real goal of San AntoniO's am
bition this year, and if, as is now quite
probable, she carries off the two highest
awards in this competition, she will
have covered herself with as much glory
as she can safely stow away at present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The great property interests held by
Americans in Mexico and the detriment
to those interests which war would oc-
caslon, are no Goubt among the potent
influences that have kept this admins
tration from taking prompt action for
the Mexico insult. Money dominates
Justice on this side the Rio Grande, la
Dor is defrauded OF its rights, the people
are at the mercy of the milliOnaires, and
now the honor of the nation is made
thing of merchandise. Not a pleasant
reflection.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The path Of the democracy is beset
with snares in the congressional dis
tricts as well as in the state convention.
There is huge ruction in Wellborn's
district growing out OF the high-handed
outrage of last Saturday, by which the
vote of Ellis county was turned away
from Gibbs, notwithstanding he had a
clear majority of the Ellis county dele
cation at his back. This attempt to
override the conventions and substitute
the will of the ring-lesders for the votes
of the people is bound to lead to indie
pendent candidacy and a boiling at the
polls.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

WARS and rumors Of wars continue to
be heard all along the Rio Grande from
FL Paso to Brownsville. IL Bayard per-
slsts in his demand for Cuttings release
AS he says he will, and the Mexicans
cut off Cuttings head-as they say they
will, matters will soon grow lively along
the borders. The secretary at WASH
ington grows little caustic in his allu-
sions to the Rasures' affair and charges
II wholly to the "Texas authorities who
are so belllgerent over the Cutting az
fair" He says that Rasures' murderer
will be hung by the Mexican authorities.
Texas would like very much to see the
papers for such conclusion. Bayard
seems to be coming to focus with him.
self on this Mexican matter. His sec
ond demand for the immediate release
OF Cutting has beeen sent to the Mexican
government, and the lines Of inter-
national communication are growing
strained. Meantime the Mexicans are
sending troops northward; FL Paso is
humming like hive Of angry hornets;
Mexican residents, who are Americans,
are leaving the mesquete republic; war
like preparations are noted all over the
state Of chihuahua and the end Is not
yet. All Texas wants is to have the
rights of her people respected by the
authorities across the line, and this she
will have or fight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The exceeding dry weather in some
sections OF Wisconsin and Michigan has
led to disastrous forest fires. The fires
have communicated to the towns in the
lumber districts in some instances and
literally wiped them out. In some Of
the considerable cities the fire depart
ment is kept ready to turn out at mo-
ment's notice to fight the fires which are
seen raging within dangerous nearness
Of the city. Spencer, a town Of 1000
population, on the Wisconsin Central, is
all burned up and scores of families are
not only homeless but penniless as well
Texas has been spared such scOurge as
this for which let us be thankful.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

CUTTING is endeavoring to play the
martyr role. II some one had played
rop with his worthless hide before 1t be-
came an international bone of conten-
ton, society would have been the gamer.
In this international embroglio, Cutting
is only the accident OF an accident.
The one regret about the whole affair is
that so grave a question should have
arisen over so disreputable a subject.
The person does not Affect the principle,
that is true, but it would have been a
contamination most devOutly to be
wished had this controversy over the
rights OF American citizens in Mexico
hinged upon some one whose name and
character would have lent dignity to the
demand.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

II ONE were democrat we should i'm
agine him sorely puzzled to determine
which he would regret most-Cleve-
lands signing Of the oleomargarine bill
or his apologies therefor. Either would
be hard enough to swallow, but to gulp
down both stretches the cookies of even
democratic stomach.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

MATTERS are reported quite breezy in
the adjacent kingdom Of Chihuahua, and
many old-time American residents are
making good time northward. Wash
ington is a long way from the Rio
Grande.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

Those resolutions Of the democratic
house of representatives were fine paper
pillets against Mexican outrage, and
very gratifying to the country at large,
but they do not seem to have the re-
quisite consistency, as solid shot, to ram
the conviction down the Mexican throat
that demands made by this government
mean more than the mere paper upon
which they are written.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

THERE are more men on the anxious
seat at Galveston to-day than were ever
seen on the anxious benches of Sam
Jones' biggest revival camp, but how
will conversions pan out !?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

AMERICAN residents in Mexico are
growing very uneasy over the situation,
and stampede across the borders may
be looked for most any day. Ell Paso re-
ports them fleeing nOrthward in consid-
cradle numbers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

SOME of these days Uncle Sam will
wake up to the fact that it is hardly the
thing to set the capital of the country SO
far from the center of political and in
dustrial gravity. The Potomac flats
were all right century since, where
will they be century hence?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

TENNIsoN says that in the spring time
a young mans thoughts turn lightly I'M
to love. In these troubles along the
Mexican border the peoples thoughts
turn generally towards James G. Blaine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

THIS convention Of the democratic
clans Of Texas will accomplish one GER
tain good, no matter what evils Of q
political nature may follow. Let who
will be nominated, Ross or the other fell
low, the Waco Examiner will find its
occupation gone. For this an esr-tor-
tured state will rise up and return de-
vout thanks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

IMPROVING on whirlpool Graham's
barrel, two of his fellow coopers pre-
pared a barrel boat with glass peep holes,
keel rudder, screw wheel and turret,
and in this they ran the Niagara whirl-
pool on last Sunday. The voyage lasted
fifty-flve minutes, was made without ac-
cldent and was witnessed by about To-
600 people; two fools and 1900 very Gu
rious men and women. Rolling over the
falls comes next.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

IRELAND, John Of Texas, is in luck.
The war cloud which is seen on the
Mexican horizon may bring with it
breeze enough to wait OK cart John to
the United States senate chamber. In
doing his simple duty in defense Of a
poor cuss Of a citizen, because he is a
citizen, Ireland may have builded wiser
than he knew.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The refrain of all those who have re-
turned from Galveston is pitched on the
same key. Dust, discomfort and ex-
tOrtion. Galveston was on the make
and she made. The first woe has passed
and the second woo cometh; the drill is
over and the convention Is on deck.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

IT CAN be put down as an accepted fact
that the United States will have an I'M
usually short corn crop this season.
Those who are interested in corn can
govern themselves accordingly. Wheat
is full average as to quantity and quail
ity In the northwestern states. Kansas
has short crop. The price Of wheat
will range very little above the present
quotations, judging from the general
outlook but It is safe to predict that no
corn will be burned for fuel this year.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The power of money has failed. The
Rothschilds could not float the bonds of
the Manchester, England, ship canal
and the project falls through.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

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OFFICE SAN ANTONIO ST. R'Y.CO.l
April q, 1886.
During the summer, last car on the
San Pedro line will leave the Springs ut
1890 D. M, except Sstdrday>and Sunday,
on which days they will run regular till
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Hiram Cameron, furniture dealer of Column
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-10

The immigration commissioners at
New York demand enlarged discretion
airy powers in order that they may make
more determined Roadway in keeping
out dangerous, suspicious and undesir-
able immigration. They declare the
laws on this point defective, and the
safeguards altogether inadequate to
meet the demands Of the situation. Con-
gress had this matter, particularly the
restriction OF Mormon immigration,
thrust upon its attention, but as 1t was a
necessary measure nothing was done
with Ii.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16
VATBRMELONS!! FRESH Fish

GEORGE E. PRICE & CO.
VIII keep on hand during the season the FINEST
WATERMELONS that are brought to this mar
ket. ALSO
FISH OF ALL VARIETIES,
fresh from the river and bay.
Fish at the stand in tho market.
Watermelonsa at the store, on Fairfax street, ad-
joing Market building aus3 I'm
GOODS FOR THE SEASON for sale at very
" low prices at S8 King corner of Royal street,
comprising Ice Cream Free ers Water Coolers,
Fly Fans and Fly Traps, Ensmeled Preserving
Kettles, Bell Metal and Brass Kettles, Screen
Wire Doors. assorted sizes. Adjustable Windsor
Screens. Screen Wire, assorted widths. Peach aud
Apple Parers, Potato Parers aud all other season
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uOUSEKEEPERs' ATTENTION! = sapolio,
IL Ivory Soap, Furniture Polish, Chainois sk inso
Putt Pomade, the best known article for cleaning,
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Furniture Varnish, Ready Mixed Paints, white
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boxes Alabastine for co!oring plastered walls,
Paint Brushes, Window Glass, Putty, &c For sslo
by (ocl9l IS. LEADBEArER & BRO.
NEW PERFUMERIES-We have just received
~ large and varied assortment Of Wrlghts
celebrated Extracts for the handkerchief, which
We are selling by the ounce or bottle. Among
tne odors he found Jockey Club, Mary Stuart,
Violet. Stephanotis Lily of the Valley. &c. These
LStIscis arc without doubt the hest that are
manufactured For sale by
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16
CLOTHING, &c.
WE'VE GOT EN- On THE LIST"
NOW IS TIE TIME! SELLING OFF BELOW

NOW IS THE TIME! SELLING OFF BELOW
COST!
We must reduce our stock ere this season closes
During hot weather and the dull saason wc in
tend to improve our spacious warerooms, and not
wanting to remove any stock to another place, VIC
must s. II 1T any sacrifice. Our low prices have
given uIa Wide reputation, al established fact,
which never ceascs and we now sell CLOTHING
LOWER THAN EVER. Full Suits for Men,
Youths aud Chiitlr en- Odd Pants, Coats and Vests;
STRAW HATS sclling out; so dozen japanese,
Mackinaw and Yum Yum Hats at 35c; Fur Hats
aud Caps equally as low; Silk Neckwoar finest
Bows Ties ;tnd Puils ut > ! and zoe; Mems finest
Linen frort Shirts Laundricd at G5c: unlaundretl
do at 4Oc l;oys unlanndrie1 do. at 29c; Underwear
lower than manut sctmrcr's prices. SHOE DE.
PARTNIENr will he ready with our next issue.
In Notions, beat the world: Ladies' Bordcrod
Handkerchief at &c; Japanese Silk Handker-
chiefs at Sc We havo 2OOO yards of Superior
Crash for towels NJ 4iaG Household Goods too
numerous to meution: Furniture Carpets, Mat
ting, Oil Cloth, Slaves Tinwaro Chinawarc, Sc.
Trunks, Satahcls, &c Our immense Stock Of
Hardware and Harness, entirely, to be sold out to
increase and complete our diilcront other depart
rlents. Hardware extremely low. Como and cX-
pect great bargains Goods must he sold.
BERNHElMER 6 EINSTEIN,
Cor. King and Leo streets
je25 Alexandria, Va.