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,ured every year by Acker's celebrated
English Remedy. II is . guaranteed prop
aration II 1t does not help ron II will CO.'S
you nothing. Tryi l. A single dose win
show Its good efiest. Trial bottles 10 cta
Pesrse & McGill. Druggists.
, 1886-08-15

There are in the United States l,024,-
SOL tenant farmer-
, 1886-08-15
The Territorial Democratic Central
Committee.

ADdny........Lou Mill.r-J. II. Brophy.
ourboa -..-..-- J. C. friend-L. Quealy.
Crook.-......A. d Lane-F. Z. Thomson
Fremont IN. Baldwin-R. II. Hall.
johnson --.-..J. NJ. Lobban-N. l.. andrews.
Ldrnn.ie---....L Murine. F. Miller.
stoceficotcr.---w A Johnson-A- A. Blair.
Uinta .~......F H.. Harrlson-w. A. Hooker.
l. Murrin, C~hafr,nan-J. C.. Friend Sec.
, 1886-08-15

Letter heads. bill heads and note heads
at the Lssdsr Office.
, 1886-08-15

There will be shelf room in the new
congressional library for 1854, 100 books.
, 1886-08-15
BLACK HILLS STAGE
~ANDEXPREss COMPANY.

Coaches leave Union depot, Cheyenne,
at 6:3a a.. M, daily, Except Sundays;
touch Chugwater. Fort Laramie. Rxwhide
Buttes and Lusk, and connect with the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad at Lusk
and for Sundance, Buffalo. Fort Fetter
man, Fort Mckinney. Douglas. (Wyo.),
Fort Robinson and Chadron in Nebraska,
and Rapid City, Spearfsh and Deadwood,
Oak.
The cheapest and shortest route by
twenty four hours.
The U. s. mail carried. We have first
class eating stations, and our division
agents take all pains to secure the COM
fort of passengers.
F. E. LoNeHURsT. Agent.
, 1886-08-15
Hotioe Of Contest.

uSrrrD rrATrs LAND OFfIcr,
CHEYENNE. Wyo.. June ~. 1896.
, 1886-08-15

CHEYENNE. WYOMING. operated by the Pa
ciic Hotel Company, Lesses of all Hotels and Eat.
a Pacific Railway Company. Transient rate So on
, 1886-08-15
DENVER

. II.
Mgr. Of Arti,is Stained CLAW.
De,izn> FURNISHED TN application.
Blake aud 18Th St>. Denver, Colo.
h-Al<.f a. L--,
Wood Msniel>. Crates. Bras
Frnders- Tiles Hrri's regulator
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-08-23

Reduction Works Nos. 30 and % rhcrut,r stree
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-08-23

-
tarrh. Lung aid Throat Doctor in America He
Will tell YOU your trouble without asking YOU a
single question, and warrants permanent cure
in the following cases
NERVOUS Debility, Spermatorrhoa, Seminal
Losses Sexual Decay, Failing Memery, Weak Eyes,
Stunted Development, Lack of Energy, Empower.
ished Blood, Puppies, lnpsdiments to Marriage !;
also. Blood and Skin Diseases, Syphilis Eruptons
Hair Failing Bone Pains. Swehngs, Sore Throat
Ulcers, Effects of Mercury Kidney and Bladder
Troubles Weak Back, Burning Urine, lnconti-
nence, Gonorrhua elect, Structure receives search
ing treatment, prompt relief and cure for life
NERVOUS Diseases with without Dreams)
Diseased Discharges cured promptly without him
drance to business.
BOTH SEXES consult confdentially. IF in
trouble call or write. Delays are dangerous
Diseases of the Eye and Ear Liberation or Ca
tarrh, internal or external, Deafness or PARALYSIS
Singing or Roaring Noises Thickened Drum etc
permanently cured. LOST MANHOOD perfectly
restored.
CANCERS AND TUMORS permanently re-
moved without the knife Caustic
Medicines compounded and furnished to all pa
tients at oftce-strictly pure and vegetable Guar.
antec OF permanent cures in all cases undertake
en-. Consultation free and confidential. All cor
respondence promptly attended to; medicine sent
hy express to ANY address free from exposure Cali
o. address Private Dispensary, Nos. i37-Is4 Third
ST., Portland, Or,
Terms strictly cash, Office hours. s m to pm.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-08-23

that, to reach salt old age Of perhaps
~ years, when old oystermen believe
that death is finally, caused by contin-
ued growth of shell, until it becomes
too heavy aud thick for the venerable
inmate 10 handle properly, whereupon
he starves to death.
With all these chances of dissolution
staring into what face the oyster has
Gas matter of fact, nothing but
mouth), it will be seen that the oyster s
lot is not an entirely happy ne.-PAil-
GdelphiG Times.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-08-23
DIR. VAN MONCISCAR,
132.134 Third ST., Portland, Or.

Is a regular graduate
in medicine; has been
longer engaged in the
Special Treatment Of
all Veuereal, Sexual,
and Chronic Diseases
than any other Physi-
clan IN the West, as
city papers show and
old residents know.
$1,000 reward for
any case he fails to
cure, coming under
his treatment by fol-
lowing his directions.
DIR. VAN. is the
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-08-23

SHILOH'S COUGH and Con.
sumption Cure is sold by us on a
guarantee. 1t cures Consumption.
For sale at Tracy's Drug Store. ..
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-08-23

which is Scrofu1ous Disease OF the
Lungs, is promptly and certainly arrested
and cured by this God-given remedy, If taken
before the last stages of the disease are reached
fatal disease, when first Offering this now Gel
ebrated remedy to the public, DR.. PIERCE
thought seriously Of calling it his soon.
as too limited for a medicine which, from its
wonderful combination of tonic, or strengthen
ing, Alternative, or blood-cleausing, anti-biheus,
peetoral, and nutritive properties, is unequaled,
lungs, but for all
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
PERSONAL.

S. s. Moody left for Shelbyville, Tenn,
his old home, this morning.
Mr.. Charles Nash returns from Com
fort about the LIST of September.
Mr.. Alexande-, of the Texas National
bank, left this morning for New York.
Mr.. Clint Winston has returned from
Victoria.
United States Deputy Marshal John
II. Traynham, is at the Southern from
Austin.
Captain Alexander, the bridge man
and owner Of fine stock farm in Nc
Lehman county, is In the city.
Miss Lena Campton and Mrs. j. NJ.
Dimanch, Of LaredO,are at the Southern
hotel. They are here to visit relatives.
Mrs. Frank Newson, wife Of a Goliad
county stockman, was badly injured
during the storm, by tree falling upon
her.
Yesterday morning Mrs. NJ. j. Rodri-
gueZ and her charming granddaughter,
Miss Nina Rodriguez, left for a visit to
relatives in Virginia.
A. z. Rachel, accompanied by John
Philips, of Corpus Christi, are at the
Southern hotel on their way home from
Kansas, where they have been on bust
ness.
Mr.. James Angus returned to the
city from Floresville, where he has had
several jobs Of plastering to execute. He
plastered the storehouse of MIR. Gold
stein, an enterprising and prosperous
merchant, and the dwelling house of Mr..
o. ID. Rhodes. Mr.. Angus states that
Floresville D growing right ahead, that
several buildings are in progress, and
that the storm demolished all the
churches In the town.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

VANCE HOTEL.-H s DOnahO, Texas; Chas
J Babst New Orleans; NJ Pedra, st Louis; NJ
Warner and family, X Moore W 5 Had
ley, Texas; } Is Polly, FlOresville; Calvert,
Pana Maria; S GrittOn and wife, Labathe,
Houston; J y Wolf, Lavernia; X Houston,
Floresvile; w p Gilbert, Texas; Carlisle. So
nora, Mexico.
SOUTHERN HOTEL r. + Alexander, Pan.
handle; G Bryant, Davenport; a l. May, Con
zales; L Dwyer, jr, ranch; 4 Dawson, Val
ley ranch; Miss l. Campton and Mrs NJ De.
manch, Laredo; G Bunchance, MasO; A G
Pickett, jr, FlOresville; w + Starlight, Austin
q beats, Kendall county; VIM Burke, 5 A 4
APRR; C II Jones, Galveston; J X Frayn.
ham, w Turner G L Neese. o l. Praltorais
Austin; A II Mealy, Banquette; Reven.
ton, Chicago.
MENGER HoTEL.-T S McGrath, Missis-
sippi; Asa Stratton, jr. Brazoria; l. II
Browne, San Marcos: Z A HOffheimer Gin.
cinnati; W X Stokes, Colorado; b A lsaacs,
] Gersrdin, Galveston; X Finch, Mexia;
X Kretschmer, Ell Paso; W Walker, Mo Pa.
oific Railway; S Dunlay, Houston; c
Hardy, Austin T COlstOn, Flatonia; ID p
NroOm, q 5 army.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
THAT 1NcEsTUoUs ELoPEMENT.
The Guilty Pair are Run Down and Lal

The Guilty Pair are Run Down and Ian
guish in Jail.
Sometime ago Mrs. Blunt, of Dimmitt
county, wrote to Sheriff Lewis, invOk-
ing his assistance, and told shocking
story to the following effect: A few
months previously she was widow,
having charming daughter In her
teens and considerable property, Blunt
paid attentions to the widow, and soon,
although he was much her junior, she
married him. Blunt was very partial
to his pretty step-daughter, and II was
apparent that his kindness was fully re-
ciprocrated, but Mrs. Blunt had no sus-
picion. One day Blunt and his step
daughter went out and failed TO return.
Then the scales dropped from the eyes
OF the wronged wife, and she saw, what
others had long seen, that Youth had
illicitly mated with Youth, and that the
mating of May and December was
grievous mistake. There was abundant
proof that the guilty pair had eloped
and reason to suppose that they would
seek a temporary asylum In San Anto-
MO, therefore she besought Sheriff Lewis
to arrest them in order that she might
punish her recreant husband, and re-
cover her erring daughter. Sheriff
Lewis searched for the lovers, but failed
to find any trace Of them, which was
quite natural. seeing that they never
came to the city. All trace Of the
guilty ones were lost for long time.
A few days since, however, they were
heard of in Midland. Sheriff Ray went
after them, but when he arrived, the
love birds had flown. He then traced
them to Toyah, where he succeeded in
securing his prisoners on Monday.
They are now in Jail, doubtless repent
ing their conduct, and thinking that the
course Of true love never did run
smooth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Marke s py Telegraph.

Expressly reported for the LIGHT by f. G
Palmer & Co., q SOledad street,
New YORK, August 20, l:0s Il. m.-COttOn-
Futures dull-September, 9.Og69l0; OctO-
Der, 9. O999.10c; November, 9.llG9.l2c; De.
cember, 9.l409.l5c.
New YORK, August 20, l2:2l p. m.-COttOn-
Futures quiet-September, 9.05D9.O6c; OctO-
Der, 9.O7G90Sc; November, 9.Osg9lOc; Do
cember. 9.l3G9 lac. Sales, 1880 bales.
NEW YORK, August 70, 1925 p. m-Stocks-
Northwestern, ll3A; Delaware and Lacka-
wanna, l2S5s; St. Paul, Ola.
CHICAGO, August 26-Wheat-October de-
livery opened at 79Sc., advanced to SOlsc.,
declined to 1850, and is now Q2:40l steady
at 79Sc. Corn, 43ssc. Pork, 962la Lard, go.
LIVERPOOL, August 26, R:l5.-Coton dull,
in buyers favor; Midding 5lsd; Orleans,
3-l6d. Sales, 1000 bales; spec. and ex. 500
bales. Receipts, 5000 bales; American, 100
bales.
LIVERPOOL, August 26 l2:l5 p. mixtures
steady; August-September, bod; September
October, sold; OctOber-NO vember, 5.0iGg5.6}
November. December, ACID.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
A Tried Remedy for Biliousness.

Those who suffer from disorder or inactiOn
of the liver, will never get the upper hand of
the unruly organ so long as they use such
irrational remedies as blue pill, calomel and
pOdOphyllin. But from the tried and popular
medicine HOsttetter's Stomach Bitters, they
may expect relief with a certainty of obtain
ing it, The influence of the Bitters upon the
great hillary gland is direct, powerful and
speedily felt. The relief afforded is not spas
mOdc, but complete and permanent. The
sallowness of the skin, furred appearance of
the tongue, indigestion, costiveness, head
ache, nausea, pains through the right side
and shoulder, in fact every accompaniment of
the obstinate complaint are entirely and
promptly removed by a course OF this inestim-
able medicine, in behalf of which testimony is
constantly emanating from every quarter and
from all classes of society. e-26-lw
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Home Industry Tested.

Chapter No. 2Ltext as follows is
quoted:
ave purchase all our supplies which are
native productions here, and only purchase
abroad such as cannot be furnished us here
AT MODERATE PRICES"
The first part Of this declaration will
be news to a great many Of our citizens
who have articles they would like to sell.
And they would also like to be In
formed how long WE have done so.
"But we only purchase abroad such as
cannot be furnished us here at MoDER-
ATE PRICES"
This is richl Well, Mr.. Koehler,
please inform an anxious public what
those articles are and who are the mer-
chants upon whom you throw this slur ?
Who are the San Antonio merchants
who are such extortionists that they are
not content with moderate pricesp The
storekeepers Of San Antonio will one
and all appreciate this slur no doubt.
Only purchase abroad such supplies as
cannot be furnished us here at moderate
prices.
Well, sir, before we finish with you
we will convince the public that you
have done no such thing.
-, j. II. SMYE,
Manager Alamo Ice Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

The name OF the section man who was
killed on the Sunset railroad yesterday,
as reported In the LIGHT was William
Mensky. The injured man was William
Barr. He was taken to Marion for med
ical treatment, and although he is very
badly injured, there are good hopes Of
his recovery. 1t appears that the train
which run over the two men was back
ing at the time Of the accident, and they
thought that 1t had stopped short OF
them, and the noise Of two passing trains
prevented them from hearing the warn
ing to get out Of the way"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Great Sacrifice Sale |

Great Sacrifice Salel
On Monday and the balance of the
week, we will sell the following goods
damaged by Fridays storm at prices far
below their value:
100 dozen ladies' misses and childrens'
hose.
lot Of jerseys.
20 dozen ladies' gauge under vests.
so dozen linen towels.
10 pieces linen table.
40 linen crash.
pieces white flannel.
u pieces cretone.
% pieces furniture prints.
10 pieces black and 10 colored cash
meres.
Is pieces gingham and crinkled seer
suckers.
Spices gros grain black silk and a
great many ladies' and childrens' shoes.
The above named goods must be sold
regardless of cost, as they were all
drenched by water. Everybody should
avail themselves Of this opportunity and
call on G. B. FRANK,
No. 81 and 80 Alamo plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
PIPER & SCHULTHESS,
Dealers in Heavy Hardware, Metals,
Fence Wire, and Metallic
Cartridges.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.


SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. q, 1886.
No cause for alarm. We have have 500 boxes
of the best Charcoal Roofing Tin, 1000 squares
Iron Roofing and Siding, and 100 squares Me-
tallic Shingles, which we will sell at our
OLD ACCUSTOMED Low PRICES.
We do not raise in the face of the late storm
misfortune. Besides we have on the way,
which we expect in the next or 10 days, 500
boxes Roofing Tin, and 1000 squares Iron Roof
ing and Siding. We will have sufficient Tin
soon enough to keep all our timers fully
occupied from now on.
PIPER & SCHULTHESS,
249 Market and s, 10, II and IA Yturri street,
San Antonio, Texas.
Who says there is no tin in town?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Real Estate Transfer.

c. c. Handy to John K. Oohse, lot IL,
in block s, fronting on San Marcos St.,
west of San Pedro creek; price 5000.
Ii. Geors to j. A. Mittman and Alex
Meerscheildt, Al acres Of land, being
west half Of lot 103, range A, district in
San Antonio. Consideration a deed
conveying lot Ill.
Ludwig Wegener to the San Antonio
& Arkansas Pass railroad. Right-of-way
to 100 feet through his lot. Considera-
tion $50.
A l. Coffin of Kinney county to c. w.
Ogden, lot 16, block l6, east Of Govern
ment depot. Deed Of trust.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Paint Your Roofs.

by having your roofs painted well they will
last three times as long, 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 K and Houston street
will be promptly and satisfactorily done. Also
all kinds OF house, sign and carriage painting
Best material used. Charges reasonable.
o1A-zm II. PAsCHE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Cure For Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense Of
weight in the back, lons and lower part of the
abdomen, causing the patient TO suppose he
has some affection of the kidneys or neigh
boring organs. At times symptoms of indi-
gestion are present, hatulency, uneasiness of
the stomach, etc. MOISTURE like perspira-
ton, producing n very disagreeable itching
after getting warm, is common attendant.
Blind, Bleeding, and Itching Piles yield at
once to the application of DR.. Boskano's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts
affected, absorbing the Tumors, allaYing the
intense itching, and etfecting permanent
cure. Price, so cents. Address, the DR.. Bos-
kano Medicine Company, Piqua, Ohio. Sold
by Harry L. Fowler, X. Cohn Co., j. ID. Do
vine. j. ClaviDs
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR,
G Voters OF Bexar County:

To the Voters Of Bexar County:
thereby announce myself as a candidate for
the position of Assessor of Bexar county al
the November election. j. k. LABATT.
The LIGHT is authorized to announce JOHN
Q. CRAWFORD as a candidate for Assessor of
BeXar county at the November election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

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-
rhRa, 2b cents bottle. 7-22-lyr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

such goods as will give the trade satisfaction
II. l.. Fowler, X. Cohn Il Co., J. ID. Devine. J.
Cavin, the druggists lead ell competition
Syrup, because its the best medicine on the
market for Coughs, Colds, Group and Primary
Consumption. Price 80 cents and 81. Sam.
pies free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

There is nothing that adds so much to per
sonal beauty as a set of pearly white teeth and
pure, sweet breath. BY using MORLEY'S
ORIDONTO the teeth and gums are kept in
perfect order and fragrant breath ASSURED.
Only so cents box. Liquid and powder.
For sale by +. Kalteyor Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Ball at the Springs.

A grand ball and open air concert at
the San Pedro Springs tonight by the
famous Hill City Quartette Club, of Aus
tin, (colored.) Everybody invited. 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

My entire stock of Gents. furnishing
goods, hats Co., to make room for the
largest stock Of cigars and tobacco ever
came to San Antonio.
l-l6-tf G. M. COHEN, 374 Com. st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

X. X. X. stands. for Kay's Kentucky Kure
or Lniment, which is made by an old Ken
can be put TO. Sold by II. Kalteyer Il Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
For Sale.

A finely improved cemetery lot in the
new city graveyard, near Kings monu-
ment. Address,
MRS. MARY G. Fox,
S-25-3t Beitel Street, No. 4.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
For Sale-.A Bargain

To immediate buyer-A four-room house, with
outhouses fine vinyard, orchard, etc.; irri-
gable lot, W feet front by 81 varas deep. For
sale on account of owner leaving the city
Part cash, balance on long time. For particu-
lars inquire on premises, No. Al South street,
Fourth ward.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered Here and There by the LocsI
Reporters.
Sim Hart,

No 3 and West Commerce street.
The only exclusive tObaccOnist in san AntO-
Mo- Texas.
Direct importer of Havana and Key West
cigars.
Factory prices to the trade.
Dealers supplied with any special brands.
buying my goods for cash and having no
partners or drummers expenses, consumers
will mud il to their interest to inspect my
stock and prices.
No 3 and West Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
FOR TAX COLLECTOR,

We are authorized to announce J. s. RAMSAY
as a candidate for Tax Collector of Bexar
county at the ensuing November election
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
BUSINESS SPARKS.

~Bear in mind that Frank j. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber, at
the InteIpationsl and Great Northern
depot. gil ~
If you want to buy or sell any kind
Of stock or real estate, go to Chavez,
MORN q Mateu, South Flores street.
They will deal squarely. l-2-tf
Chavez, NORM Il Mateu have taken
charge Of the stock yard on South Flores
street, south of Military plaza, where
they will do commission business, buy
ing and selling all kinds OF stock1-9-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Notice TO My Patrons.

During the months of July and August my
store will be closed at y. IN. all nights except
Saturdays, when will remain open until 10
O'CLOCK T-2tf L.wOLFSON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS,


JUsUv5 OF ING Peace, Preclnct No. i.
The LIGHT is authorized to announce Chas.
NJ. Barnes as a candidate for the Office of
Justice OF the Peace, Precinct No. /, of Bexar
county, at the ensuing election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26
Commercial Travellers

And others arriving at Richmond, Tex,
should inquire for the New National
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

BB-Subscribe for the WEEKLY LIGHT.
Only 81 year.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

MIR. C.. W. Clawson was able TO re-
turn to busineRs this morning,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

S-25-3t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-26

no YOU WANT TO sELL2-If SO, advertise
~ in the LIGHT
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20
Constitutions and Amendment.

The constitution OF the united States
was adopted by Convention Sept. 10th
1877. The President OF this Conven-
ton, George Washington, having trans
mitted this constitution to Congress
did on Sept 18th 1857 refer it to the
several Legislatures for ratification or
rejection. All the States did not ratiiy
until 1890. BY the provision OF this
constitution there are two ways for an
amendment to be proposed. BY two
third vote OF both Houses, or by two
thirds OF the several Legislatures calling
for such. The first Congress, 1889, pro-
posed to the Legislature ten amend
mendments, and all were ratified The
third Congress 1874, proposed the 1lth
amendment. The eighth Congress pro-
posed the 18th amendment, 1908. The
thirty-eighth Congress 1866, proposed
the 18th amendment. The thirty-ninth
Congress proposed the l4th amendment,
1896. The forthieth Congress, 1869
proposed the 18th and last amend
ment.
The State OF Tennessee has had three
constitutions. The first was adopted in
l776 without being voted on by the
people. The second was ratified by the
people in 1885, in round numbers 49,
900 voted for 1000 against. Various
amendments were added to this const-
tuition up to 1866. The third Constitu-
ton was ratified 1870, in round num-
bers $4,000, voted for, $1,000 against.
This constitution has not been amended |
as yet. No political party platform can
legally propose an amendment. A con-
stitutional amendment is what the tenn
perance movement in Tennessee is
reaching after. Has it reached after"
it legally9 Next week.
d. A. BRIGHAM.