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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03
Forcing Payment for Titles.

Lord wolseley's refusal to pay fees to the
Heralds' College for his new title. and to
Ulster Kiug-of-Arms and his oficials for the
insignia of st. Patrick, reminds US Of story
of how similar exhibition OF Independence
was dealt with by George w. A certain
Knight of Windsor was given the order OF
II. Michael and st. George, ard after the in-
vestiture the usual bill of fees was sent TO
him. which he swOre nothing would induce
MIN to pay. There was no precedent for
such case. so memorandum was sent TO
Sir William KnightOn, at Windsor, in order
that the kings pleasure might be taken.
The document was returned, with the iol
iowing endorsement. written by George Nv.
himself: stop the id fellows pay till
this claim IA cleared"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Judge Thomas NJ. Cooley left all his
classes at Michigan University Tuesday, in
the midst of his examination, and started
for New York city. Ii is asserted that he
has been offered $1,000 TO become attOr-
ney for several large trunk lines centering
there.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Sunlight has been put to odd use at Brus-
sells. Falling on a small shaft the rays
eause an upward draught OF ar Wnich sets
fan in motion, and tnat il turn starts ma
chinery that winds clock.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

In the House on the 10th Mr.. Crisp hav-
ing been chosen speaker pro tem., the free
coinage bill was taken up and debated.
There was no session of the Senate.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Love is the true regealer Of secrets, be-
cause it makes enc with the object regarded
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-04-03

Simplicity Is the end Of all things, ali
manners, all morals, all religion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Final Arrangements.

The committee OF citizens TO enter
tain the Press association, which meets
here next Tuesday, met this morning at
the Mayors office. Preparations were
made for the grand banquet, which will
be held at Mission garden, and the pro-
gramme for each days entertainment
was mapped out. The committee So
Letting funds are not yet ready to re-
port. About $1,000, or One-haif the money
required, has been raised. The commit
tee Of reception will be appointed at
next Monday mornings meeting, to be
held at the same place. Carriages have
been secured for the use OF the guests.
The following is the programme for
the three days:
Tuesday afternoon the association will
take an excursion TO the Missions. In
the evening they are invited to an en-
tertainment to be given at the Casino by
the Young Mems Christian association.
Wednesday afternoon there will be an
excursion to the Lone Star and City
breweries, head Of the river and Gov
eminent headquarters. In the evening
the ladies have rendered an invitation
to an entertainment to be given in their
honor.
Thursday there will be an excursion
to Floresville, and on returning to San
Antonio In the evening, there will be
banquet at the Mission garden.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
COmmmniCnted |
OllllllulilCultl
The Law of Accomplish.

Inc Law OF ACCOmplce.
TO an uRsophisticated rustic,'t looks
strange that an accomplish should be
tried before the principal In q crime, at
least when the principal is on the
ground. OF course, this is a question
for the legislature, and not for the court,
whose duty it is to administer the law,
and not to make the law. statutory in
novations on the common law are often
subversive of justice in practice. The
old fathers were wiser than their fast
sons are much inclined to think. 1t is
not perceived why principal should be
tried before an accessory when he can
be had, and not before an aocomplice.
Ii Is beyond all question fundamental
principle, that no man should be con-
demned uEheard. On the trial and con-
vlction OF an accomplish before the prin-
cipal, the latter, in point ofreputation, is
condemned without a hearing. So man
ifest wrong Is to be deprecated and
avoided by the Legislature. No man
can be condemned TO suffer a penalty
without trial. The trial Is meant to be
impartial. The action of the iury in the
conviction OF the accomplice is not evil
dence In the trial Of the principal. But
the cart Is put before the horse the
shadow or supposed shadow is caught
at when 1t might turn out as Is often the
case in other things, that there was no
substance there. RICHARD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Il BO-PEEP."
This Beautiful Pastoral Opera a Grand
Success at Casino Hall Last Night.

The beautiful Opereita OF "BO-Perp'
drew crowded house at Casino hall last
night, and to say that the spectators
were delighted with its rendition, would
be putting it mild" indeed. The cos
tunes worn were surprisingly beautiful
and the effect. when the entire Sc chill
dren were grouped upon the stage, was
charming. These costumes, very rich
in material and artistically designed,
were prepared after designs from Pro-
lessor A. SChnaith, the talented artist,
and under his special superintendenCP.
The music was In charge of Professor
kreuttner, and the beautiful march
played during the drill of the little girls
was composed by that gentleman rs
pecially for the occasion. The chOrusss
and solos of the children during the
opera was particularly good, the little
uoices being trained wonderfully. The
following is the cast of the characters:
DO Peep, shcph ericss ... Miss lilly Krakaur
Lady Lee ...... ...... Miss Augusta HGencl
Miss Nettcote, her friend Miss l.. McAIlstcr
Mistress Mary, mistress of the farm,
....................M Miss Hulda GrIcn
GILL milkmaid ..........M Miss Hulda Rummcl
S9Gssshell servants Miss f. Wehrh@n
Tally, cook. ............. Miss Mary Hernandez
Peasant iLassic .......... Miss Emma SchOZ
Boy Blue, shepherd boy Master Karl Koehler
Peasant Lad. ..... Master Gerhard Heyc
Together with host of little folks as
peasant lads and lassies.
At the conclusion of the opera flag
dance was given by the boys in costume,
and fairy dance by boys and girls.
At the close of the performance Pro-
lessor Schnaith was vOciferously called
for and appeared before the curtain, re
ceiving the applause and thanks of the
crowded house for the excellent enter
tainment afforded them.
"Bo Peep" was repeated at the Casino
this afternoon at the matinee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Salvation Army Clothes.

A certain very stylish young lady who
drives a good deal, got into a horse-car
In the exclusive suburb where she lives,
the other day, wearing her new coach
man jacket Of rather gay red cloth,
trimmed effectively with brass buttons.
She was going to make morning call on
friend only few streets away, and as
she wished to show the young lady her
new accOutrements she wore her CAV
jacket and rather striking hat which
goes with It. Scarcely had she seated
herself In the Car when an eager-voiced
old woman sitting near said socially I:
"Iou belong to the salvation army,
don't your"
The swell young lady was little
startled, but she said "Naow" coldly,
and turned little away from her neigh
Dor.
But you must" persisted the old
lady. "Them's salvation army clothes 7"
Fortunately by this time the car was
at her friends corner, and stopping it,,
the prosecuted wearer offspring fashions
hurried out and into the house and into
her friends arms, where, after a "good
cry" she rose TO the sense OF the essen
tally funny nature of the situation.-
Boston Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
State Bar Recommendations.

The following are the recommends
tons of the state bar committee, which
has just closed its sessions in Austin:
l. An increase in the members OF the
justices Of the supreme court TO seven,
with authority to act in two sections or
divisions.
2. Taking away the civil jurisdiction
of the court Of appeals.
3. Defining more clearly the jurisdic-
ton Of the district courts and inferior
courts.
4. Making appeals from the county
court in civil suits to the district court
to be final.
5. Lengthening the term Of Office OF
the judges Of the supreme and court Of
appeals TO eight years.
6. Increasing the salaries of the judges
Of the supreme court Of appeals to $500
per annum.
Z. Increasing the salaries OF district
judges to $4,000 per snnum.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Mysterious Murder,

The body of boy named William
Mahalski was found in pasture near
ST. Hedwig last Thursday morning
with his neck broken and deep cash
under the chin. The father of the boy
says his son slept on the front gallery Of
the house on Wednesday night, and that
during the night they saw him jump up
suddenly and run away from the house.
The father says he followed him, but
could not find him until morning, when
he came upon his dead body.
The theory OF accidental death has
been advanced, the fathers testimony
being taken in apparent good faith by
the cOroner's jury.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15

The progressive advancement of our
city can best be proven when the
stranger visits the office of our architect.
LIGHT representative. while visiting
the airy rooms of Mr.. Emil Guenther,
that gentleman was busily engaged In
preparing various plans for substantial
structures OF stone and brick, among
them two-story brick for Mr.. Jesse, on
Press street, TO cost about $4,000; another
one-story store on West Houston street,
to cost $1,000; another stone addition on
Austin street, at all estimated cost of
$4,000, and has already received the
residence of Charles Steinman, on Gov
eminent hill, and will receive in day
or two the finished residence of Mr.. l..
Adae.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Contributed
A Modest Beginning.

n Mouest Beginning.
1t is discouraging to see good cause
apparently shivering in the cold. Mr..
Williams, the general secretary, and Mr..
Gauss were busy at the spacious, we'll
ventilated roo Of the Young Mems
Christian association, 404 Houston
street. There were numerous chairs
and few tables and some neat settees,
few newspapers and magazines were
on one Of the tables, constituting the be-
ginning in the life OF literature.
The courteous secretary stated that IL
might De some two weeks before an am
pie supply OF newspaper and magazine
literature is provided. The room 10
open TO young men and others even
now, though but modest preparation is
made, or making at the beginning.
Some ten thousand dollars have been
raised or subscribed for building
Twenty or $4,000 are wished for the
building; then it is contemplation to
have library, when young men. either
with or without their hair parted in the
middle, will be most welcome.
1t Will be presumption to offer a sug-
gestlon; but rs the institution is Of a
public nature and interest, il may not be
out OF place to say that library of only
few hundred dollars cost, judiciously
selected, is Z desideratum for immediate
use and benefit. The improvement OF
young men and their withdrawal from
questionable resorts are among the sup
posed objects ofthe enterprise. 10 look
TO this important view with something
OF energy from the start would accord
with public expectation. II the work
proper Is TO be subordinate TO the delay
OF an elegant structure, 1t may make an
impression that prospects are tinged
with visionary hue, not unmixed with
public disappointment. Vox.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
They Want Water.

Editor San Antonio Light.
The mayor has promised the residents
OF Cherry street to have the water put
on that street, and one of the citizens
from that thOrOughfare to-day states
that in thu heavy duties resting upon
bis shoulders he must have forgotten
the promise. STILL WAITING.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Card Of thanks.

My sincere thanks are rendered to the
young ladies Of st. Paul's NJ. L. church,
for S53.2O, realized from their prize fes-
tival last night. The principal workers
in this cause were Misses Minnie Log
wood, Anna Wilson. Fannie westmore-
land, Ella Tucker, Henrietta Boyd, Ora
Gle Joseph; Mrs. Ida Washington, En-
ma Joseph and M. +. Henson. The
money is to be used in constructing q
fence around the parsonage, and a pave
ment in front Of the church.
MACK HENSON, pastor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
He Is Here 10 STAY

DR.. Weathers is here to stay. His
practice is growing daily. He has met
with fine success, and has credentials ms
thorough physician, second to none.
His remedies are safe, pleasant and eff
Client. Children take them cheerfully.
Visits, with Prescriptions, 81, anywhere
In the city. Chronic diseases solicited.
Office at Nette's drug store; residence
20 Elmira street. Telephone No. lis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
What, Indeed

They were arguing about the useful
ness Of using tobacco.
"Whst would you think" said the
minister, impressively, "if you met an
angel coming down the street with a
cigar in his MOUTH"
"What," retorted the sinner, would
you think II you saw one in a plug hat
and pair OF ear muffs coming up the
street?"-[ Lowell Citizen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Attention. Kninhis

All members of Elk Lodge No. 35,
knights OF Pythias, DESTROYS Of organic
Ing the Uniform Division, are requested
10 attend special meeting at the Castle,
sunday morning, at 10 o'clock, sharp.
I. w. MULLALY,
L. b. JOHNSON,
CHAs. SAUER,
w. b. SMITH,
GEORGE RoEMER,
Committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
TURNER PICNIC,
Sunday, May IS, Below the First Mission.

The Turner society will have their an
nual picnic Sunday, May l6, below the
First Mission, at Mauermann's place, for
members and their guests (strangers)
only. The Turner's will march from
their hall at a. m, to Ruppersberg's,
on Garden street, where the ladies will
meet and be conveyed to the picnic
grounds. Baggage will leave Turner
ball at z a. m, and at Ruppersberg's at
a. M, sharp. 5-l3-3t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
FOR STREET COMMISSIONER.


| herewith respectfully announce my
self as a candidate for the office of Street
Commissioner, and pledge myself, IL
elected, to perform the duties OF the Of
flee satisfactorily and to the best inter-
ests OF the Taxpayers of San Antonio,
Texas. Election Saturday May 20, 1886.
j. Il. FITZGERALD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
The Old Gas Company Advertisement.

The Old Gas Company Advertisement.
The old gas company have deemed it
necessary to print an advertisement in
the Express and Times calling attention
of the public to section 1871, city ordin-
ances, being q section of the ordinance
passed in 1858, giving right-of-way to
that company and agreeing mot to
grant the privilege Of lighting said city
with gas" to any other company for and
during 30 years. This is published as
conclusive evidence that they actually
enjoy a complete and exclusive mo-
nopOly of the right to manufacture and
sell gas and to use our streets for their
business, notwithstanding the fact that
the city attorney furnished the city
council with an opinion that no exclu-
sive right existed, and. SO far as any con-
tract with the old gas company was con-
cerned, the city could contract With any
other corporation upon the expiration Of
the present contract, which runs until
next spring.
The old company abandoned it's old
contract completely in 1873 and made a
special contract with the city; In fact.
a history of the old Gas company from
its organization would disclose numer-
GUS failures and forfeitures OF every term
of their contract.
The charter Of the old company was
granted by the Legislature, under the con-
stitution Of 1913, which expressly forbids
the granting of exclusive privileges.
1t will be time enough to set up their ex-
elusive monopoly claim when the CON-
pany begins work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
X. c. REYNOLDS.

L herewith announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of street commits
sloner, at the election to be held May
18th. | have had long experience in
street building and grading and can
promise entire satisfaction If elected.
L. G. REYNOLDS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15

| herewith respectfully announce my
self as candidate for the Office of Street
Commissioner, at the election to be held
May 18th. and solicit the votes of nv
many friends. JOHN CAvANAUGH.
5-l3-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
HUNG BY a MOB.
A Colored Brute Jerked to Glory for
Numbering His Step Child.
ceIaI 10 the San AntonIo LLght.

Special 10 the san Antonio Light.
JEFFERSON, Texas, May 10, lSSG.-A
colored brute, whose name your CORE.
spondent could not learn, but who lived
on George Grubs' place, about six miles
from this city, was hung by mob last
night for killing his step-child. The
affair has created much excitement
among the colored population. GOLD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15

A live business man, having a few
hundred dollars capital and understands
the land business, can secure a good
partner by addressing Cuisines" this
office. b-I3-6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15

Frank Starr desires to sell or lease his
fish and restaurant stand on West Com
merce and 'rrevino streets. Object of
selling Is transfer of business" If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Keep Your Work at Home.

Lawyers should not send their brief
work to Galveston when the LIGHT will
print the same for 70 cents a page with
new type and on fine book paper.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
HAAS & 0PPENHEIMER,
2l2 and 214 Commerce ST.
The Most Extensive Stock of White Goods, Laces
ana Embroideries in the Southwest. We quote for
THIS w

At 8 Cents.
Finc-Sheer, India Linen and Nainsook Checks.
At IL 2 Cents.
India India Linen, Victoria Lawn and Fancy Satin
Checked Muslins.
At 20 Cents.
Plaid Mulls Nainsook. Core d,. P,r;s or,,,
Fancy Lac" eli, cts.
At 80 Cents.
Spring Tide very stylish Satin Plaid effect.
zine French BHtistes, Persian Lawns NuIIs
Fancy Lace Plaids, etc
At SO Cents.
last week the stream of Fan Purchasers ,yas
constant hll day long; the amount of Fans sold
unprecedented. To-day we will add two new
lots. one lot Of 200 Fancy Painted and En-
br"dercd on sin and Satin
At $500.
one lot of lOO Arti ticalIy Painted and Fancy
carved Handles. worth So
At 10 Cents.
Wash Fabrics, Five Cases Fancy Dress Gmg-
At ~ l-2 Cents.
Two mndrcd pieces Striped, Plain and Check
SattcCns. ~
At rs and 35 Cents.
French Sattecns.
At SO Cents.
MattaSse Satteens. The Newest Wash Goods.
"Undines" 7'
At $25 and $2S.
White and Cream Cashmere and AIbotrnss
Richly Embroidered Robes.
Fancy -COlOrcd Laccs and Embroideries IN
match any of the above goods
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15

A nicely furnished Office can be rented
on good terms by applying to the man
ager Of this paper. 5-l3-6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
For Sale, Cheap,


this office. b-I3.6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
To Lawyers.

Bring your briefs to the LIGHT office.
The Union scale paid and briefs printed
on fine paper at rs cents a page.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
Paine Panegyrized.

John +. Remsburg, the noted lecturer
and author on free thought and cotem-
porary of Ingersoll, lectured last night
at the Turner hall to small but ap-
preciative audience. His theme was
tom Paine, the Apostle of Liberty"
and glowing tribute in mastery Ian
guage did he pay that great defender of
the rights of man. He did not insist that
his hearers should adopt his views on
orthodox religion, but only asked con-
sideration for them, and was listened to
with marked attention and frequently
applauded. The diction and thought OF
the lecture WAS elegant and profound,
but the delivery inanimate and awkward.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-15
MACHINE BUYERS,
TAKE NoTICE-IN ORDER TO INTRO
DUCE IN THIS MARKET
The Celebrated Royal st. John Sewing
Machine, Cotton & Bolton,
Agents,

VIII from this date offer these fine Sewing
Machines at the following reduced prices, with
the manufacturers:
The No. |, formerly sold for $40 %, now
-ri NJ ~, 80 W
Ihe NO. !, formerly sold for $50 %, now
sold for ............... &c. ......... So 80
The No. ~, formerly sold for S52 30, now
sold for. ...........,,.. ... S24 On
The No. 8 formerly sold for $50 %, nov
The No. 81, formerly sold for $50 %, now
'oiI iOI ss'..s.s--. $40 W
mo No. Q, formerly sold for ST5 %, now
sold for - S45 On
Ihese machines are equal If not superior to
any now sold Any child five years old can use
them Come and see and be convinced.
COTTON & BOLTON, Agents,
Nos. 2, I and West Houston ST., at the bridge.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1886-01-23
Gen. COmstOek and the RIVER.


1t is said by persons who are in-
formed on the subject that the
River and Harbsr Committee
place a low estimate upon the
abilities of the River Commission,
because they have unfortunately
only had before them for examin.
alton its weaker members.
1t seems that their impressions
of the Commission we're derived
mainly from interviews with Gen.
Comstock. While Gen. Comstock
cannot be called weak man, what
strength he possesses has always
been a stumbling block in the
Commissions way towards ac-
complishing anything. He has
been in the minority OIL almost all
questions that have come before
the Commission, aud generally a
minority of one. Gen. Comstock
is a pure theorist aud very un-
practical, and is very obstinate and
tenacious Of his views.
In the Congress of 1884 he was
called TO appear before the Missis.
sippi River Committee, an anoma.
ous body, which has no practi.
cal connection with the Mississip.
lpi river. The River Commission
had recommended an appropria.
tion Of $4,000, 900. Gen. CONS ock,
as usual, constituting a minority in
opposition. Being IN Washington
he appeared also before the River
and Harbor Committee which had
already agreed TO recommend the
s3,OOO,O00 appropriation, but on
Gen. Comstock's statement it was
reduced to S2,25O, 900, setting aside
the recommendation of the major.
ity.
IL the River and Harbor Com.
mittee will summon Judge Taylor
and Gen. Gilmore and hear their
sound and vigorous exposition OF
the views and purposes of the Riv-
er Commission, that body will
command more respect at the
hands of Congress. valanche.