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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

THERE is q row In the royal family be-
cause Mamma Victoria stands by the
Battenburg family, and his royal high
ness, the Prince Of Wales, fsvors the
resignins Alexander with very cold,
cold shoulder. Vic. never was much
given TO changing her friendships.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

We have just received large assort'
ment OF colOgnes and the latest special
ties 10 handkerchiefs, ETC.. also the lat
est novelties in ladies', Misses and in
fant's cellaloid sets, Jewel cases, basket
odor cases, mirrors, fine leather and
other fancy goods. suitable for presents
Inspection Of our stock Is respectfully
solicited. RAGLAND g. Co.,
East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

WHEN the Statesman says that 1t is
the only democratic paper published at
the Capital Of the state, where does 1t
put the Call? Or does the Call again
cease to come forth at the call Of Its pa
irons,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
8 East Commerce street.

When the blood becomes poisoned or over
charged with waste-matter II begins to purify
itself through the medium of the skin, caus-
ing boils, pimpes and various eruptlye dis
eases; and Instead of going around with your
face covered with those eruptiOns, you should
take Acker's Blood Elixir, which thoroughly
cleanses the blood and rids the system OF ali
impurities. Ragland Co, agents, San Anto-
afc
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

HoUsroN talks Of surrendering Its
city charter as means Of freeing itself
from financial encumbrance, and holsters
up her project by reference to Memphis.
Memphis surrendered her city charter
on the heels OF the most terrible cpl
demic that ever devastated a city, and
this fact was its sole excuse and justlti-
cation. The bonds Of the city were com
promised by consent Of creditors 10 near
Iy every instance, and the courts now
hold that the taxing district is heir TO
the debt Of the city, and must pay In
full where payment Is demanded. As a
means Of securing cheaper government
the thing may work, but only as such.
1t won't pay municipal debts or void
them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

DEL Rio Dot will consult Uncle
Daniel and then turn prophecies con-
oerning the coming senatorial election.
The Dot BY this confession shows her
self more sincere than seer; Of course
she is not sere, see here
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

No wonder congressman oppose the
surveillance, recently the cause Of the
resignation Of the police chief. The
biggest faro club in the United States Ia
said TO be composed Of senators and
members OF the national congress, sent
to the capital to legislste for the coun-
try. or necessity, police supervision
must be discouraged TO permit the gam
bling TO continue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

The GAINESVILLE Weekly Register Is Of
the opinion that Terrell's mule has
kicked him squarely over the senatorial
fence and landed him upon the other
side. Il lie not safe TO bet, on what part
that mule and his rider will play In this
senatorial race, yet awhile.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

The road law Of Texas claims attention
at the hands Of our solons. Let them
read up ard prepare themselves to
devise intelligently for the supply OF one
OF our greatest state wants.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

The Waco Examiner claims l70.OOO
majority for Ross and the figures will
very probably be not much out Of the
way. Let US down easy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

Coal and iron and push and public
spirit have put Birmingham, Ala, way
up front. The little city is about to
eIpend $50, 900 in public school build
iDgs
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

Have hope; don't give up the ship"
The well-known poem Look Aloh. :" by
Jonathan Lawrence, a native of New
YORK. was suggested by AN snecdote Of
ship boy who, about 10 fall from the
rigging was only saved by the mate q
exclsiming, Look aloft, you lubber
look alOft 7.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
mo- the Yoters Of the CIty OF Sam Antonio:


The undersigned most respectfully an
nounces himself to the citizens as a candidate
for reelection to the Office OF City Collector, at
the ensuing city election, TO be held on the 18th
day OF February. 1887.
FRED. C. HAUEIsEN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

GEORGIA professorships are not SUI
fered to go begging by a big majority.
There were over five hundred applica-
tions for professorships In the state
school OF technology, and nearly one
hundred for the chair OF natural history
and agriculture There appears to be an
unusual number Of people looking for a
seat in the seats OF learning In that To-
calIty,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

To CoERcE or not to cOerce Is the ques-
tion Of questions in the English tory
cabinet. The house Is divided against
itself on that question, and stands very
little chance Of standing. The govern
ment 10 more puzzled over the Irish
question than the Irish themselves are.
The Irish know what they want. The
tory cabinet does not, but Is constitu-
tionslly opposed to granting ireland any
thing that that country wants. out Of
pure cussedness. The only real question
is-will Ireland get what she wants. or
at least what she 10 entitled to and by
every ruling OF equity should hayeS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

The undersigned most respectfully an
nOunces himself to the citizens of San Anto-
MO as a candidate for city recorder, at the en-
suing city election, to be held on the Path OF
February, 1887. JOHN STAPPENBECK.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

This very common expression Is from
the Irish "Plsy de PoOks." Pooks OF
POuka is an evil spirit in the form of a
wild colt, who does great hurt to be.
nighted travellers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

SHRrMPNa has been magnificent sport
at Corpus the past few days and some
splendid specimens have been secured.
Which Is It, however, shrimp or prswn2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
COMING DOWN TO DOTS.

Dot lie a French word, from the Latin
dos, dotis, dowry, or woman's marri-
age fortune. Hence the phrase, "com-
ing down to dots" that is. coming down
to the money part Of the contract. 1t lie
also used relative to business transac.
tions generally.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

Waco goes into ecstacies over a pre-.
MUM Wagon. Goto. Absby wagon dis
counts premium wagon In every house
hold In Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

FREE trade lie John Bright's disease;
not only 60, free trade In America has
bad attack OF Brigbt's disease, and
Bright's disease always kills.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

No MORE pier monopolies are needed.
desired, nor should they be tolerated on
the Texas coast. One such monopoly is
sufficient for experiment, and the result
does not justify its repetition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 1886.

COMMON sense on tariff reform Is the
fret thing necessary, the last thing TO be
expected OF the present congress.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
MIZPAH

A Hebrew word, meaning literally a
sentinel. It's signifrstion will be found
in Genesis XXI 10, where 1t 10 stated
that Laban anu jacob set up heap Of
stones rs n witness TO u covenant be-
tween them, and Labsn called 1t
"MIZpah,' Tor he said: The Lord watch
between me and thee when we are alb
sent one from another. The word 10
sometimes inscribed on engagement
rings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

The sgitation on the interstate CON-
merce bill shows the force OF public
opinion. A few months since no one
wanted interstate commerce, now every
one bankers for IL; corporations and all.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

The LIGHT issued this morning the
finest holiday edition ever sent out from
newspaper press In Texas. Five thou
sand copies 10 wrappers can be found
at this office for those desiring them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

respectfully announce myself az a candi
date for street commissioner at the ensuing
city election. JAKE MARSHALL.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

beg to announce myself as a candidate FOR
alderman at large and to solicit the votes and
influence of my friends and the citizens gen
erallv. IL elected, | will do my duty In work
ing for the real interests OF the city:
H. X. JUDD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
Own Your Homo.

The books are now open for subscrip-
tion TO the sixth series Of tn" Merchants
and Mechanics Building and Loan assO-
citation. Apply to w. A. BOnynge, sec
reIaLY. room s. SoLedad block. ll-l6-3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

The Federation OF trades unions and
the Knights Of Labor must adjust their
grIeVances among themselves before
they can expect any legislative aid,
state or national, in carrying into legal
effect those principles for which they
are pledged in their organizations. Peo-
pie in general and Legislators In psrticu-
lar will not be profoundly impressed
with the necessity Of reform In labor
laws until the labor organizations them
selves are sufficiently.in earnest to cease
their own chickering's and contentious
and unite upon some accepted work Of
reform.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

TIE tenure Of Office has been laid on
the shelf by the United States senate.
II was no longer needed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

All communications for this paper should
be accompanied by the name Of the author.
not necessarily for publication, but as evil
Deuce Of good faith on the part Of the writer
Write only on one side OF the paper, in plain
hand. Anonymous COMMUNICATIONS will not
be noticed. The LIGHT will not be responsl
bic for the statements OF its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
FOR THE LIGHT.

ENTERED AT PosToFFICE AT SAN ANTONIO
TrxAs, As sECoSp-CLAss MATTER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

and to all whom IL may concern: Here
after, until January s, 1887, will sell the
city beer at 81 per keg.
r. p. TENDICK,
Assignee Of estate Of J. B. Belohrsdsky
q Co. IL slim
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
Popular Phrases,


The following are Johannes Facto.
tum's definition OF the origination Of
the popular phrases named:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
ANNOUNCEME EN- rs.
FoR STREET coMMIssIoNsR.

/ hereby announce myself as q candidate
for reelection to the Office of Street Commits
sioner. | ask for no commentator other
than my work In this city, and II reelected
will do my work as | have done IN the past,
and will work for the best interest of the tax
payers of the city OF San Antonio.
JOHN CAvANAUGH.
To the Voters Of the City of San Antonio:
most respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for the position of str, ct Commits
sioner at the coming city election, and prom
Use. n elected, to work to the best interest Of
all taxpayers. Asking your hearty support at
the ballot, am, respectfully,
JAS. T. A. BOWMAN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
Forty Years Residence in Texas.
a GA r ID.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, carly
decay loss Of manhood. &C., will send a recipe
that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JoeKPH 7. IsMAE. Station D, Nss0 Fork Cstp
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

Job phIN1lNG- OF every description, done
81 at the LIGHT office. Satisfaction given
every time, or money refunded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
MARVELLOUS RESULTS

TWO Fine building lots for sale. sire IOx 40
Il feet, in block l37. west Of San Pedro creek,
adjoining Krisch property. Inquire of I. b.
johnson LIGHr ofAoe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

TAll orders promptly attended to. Polite
walters and satisfaction guaranteed. Will be
pleased 70 have you call.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-21

By Mr.. Weaver, of Iowa--A resolution calling
the secretary of the treasury for information as
TO the total amount applied to the sinking fund be
tween June 30, 1884, and June 30, 1885, and under
what date and in what amount the same was APP
piled.
By Mr.. Struble, of Iowa, by request-To provide
for uniform ballot box.
BY MIR, Hale, of Iowa-Providing for extinguish-
ing patents
By Mr.. Hepburn, of Iowa-To create board of
commissioners of interstate commerce.
By Mr.. Hanback,, of Kansas -Abolishing Fort
Wallace military reservation in Kansas, and open
ing il up to settlement
BY Mr.. Breckenridge, of Kentucky-To assign
army officers as attaches to foreign legations.
BY Mr.. Wadsworth, of Notwithstanding a
pension to Mrs Meikleham, only granddaughter OF
Thomas jefferson.
BY Mr. Willis, of Kentucky Granting pensions
to the survivors of the Mexican and Indian wars.
By Mr. Wadsworth, of Kentucky-The following
preamble and resolution:
Whereas, BY the 14th section of act of congress
of February II, 1873 now section 3,5i1 revised
statutes) the gold dollar of the United States OF
25.S grains standard ineness is made the unit OF
value, and
Whereas, The president, on his accession to of
flee, found each and all of the full le.al tender gold
silver and paper dollars of the United States equa
in value to 2S grains of standard gold in all trans
actions within the United State; therefore,
Resolved That it becomes the duty of the presi
dent to use all lawful means in his power to main
tain the equality in value of such dollars and that
in the opinion of this house, he has hitherto faith
fully and properly endeavored to discharge tha
dnty. Referred to the committee on coinage
weights and measures.
BY Mr. Henderson, of North Carolina-To pre-
scribe tenure of office for persons employed il
civil service also for the apportionment of ap
pointments to public service among the severa
congressional districts on the basis of popnla
ton.
BY Mr.. Warner, of Ohio-To reduce the fee fo
money orders for sums not exceeding S..
BY Mr.. LaFollette, of WiscOnsin-To protect de
postors in national banks and to punish any Off
Ger of such banks who receives deposits when th
| bank is insolvent
| BY Mr.. Toole, of Montana-For the admission
| of Montana as a state.
! BY Mr.. Joseph, of New Mexico-Defnlng thu
powers of commissioners of the general land Office
in respect to qieting titles in lead in the western
| states and territories
There were $50 bills introduced under the call
| Adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-21
THE COMMITTEES
ACTION OF THE SENATE FINANCE
COMMITTEE AND OTHERS.

WASHINGTON January 19.-The finance com
mitee of the senate this morning agreed to report
an amendment to Senator Hoars resolution al
ready reported, looking to the investigation of
frauds in undervaluation in the port of New York.
The amendment enlarges the scope of the reselu-
tion so as to include all ports of the country which
the committee may see fit to investigate A sub
committee, consisting of Senators Allison, Aid
rich, Miller Beck and Mcpherson, were selected to
carry on the investigation.
The house committee on judiciary devoted their
meeting to-day to the hearing of arguments by rep
resentatives of commercial bodies upon bank
ruptcy legislation The hearing was opened in
behalf of those who favor the enactment of a
national bankruptcy law, by NJ. S. Wise, attorney
of the New York board of trade and transportation
and other mercantile bodies. The hearing was adj
journed until Thursday next The tenor of the
arguments was in favor of the enactment OF a
government bankrupt law, and the bill nowbefore
the committee, introduced by Mr.. Collins, and
commonly known as the Lowell bill.
The chairman, Mr. Tucker, in defining the
points on which the committee would like to hear
argument, remarked that there were number OF
members of congress not anxious for the passage
of bankrupt law, but who would be willing ia
vote for such a measure If II were fairly drawn
and the machinery provided for carrying it into
force were perfect
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-21
LABOR TROUBLES.
LOCKOUTS AMONG THE CIGAR
MAKERS-LARGE NUMBERS
TNXrnJ WEN

New YORK, January 19.-The firm of ID. llersch
& Co. notified the international cigarmakers to day
that they had withdrawn from the cigar manufac-
turers association, and desired to confer with the
committee of the union about adjusting prices &C
ceptaOle to both sides. If an arrangement can be
made the men will not he locked out tomorrow.
About 800 bunchmakers were locked out to day by
action of the manufacturers association. As the
employees of Levy Brothers, Brown q Earle and
Kaufman Brothers are now on a strike against the
new price list, and d. Hersch & Co. in a manner
conceded to the demands of the men, only twelve
factories will be closed tomorrow instead of six
teen. In all between 5000 and 10000 men will be
thrown out by the lockout.
IN THE COKE REGIONS.
MOUNT PLEASANT Pa, January 19.-The situa-
ton in the coke regions is growing more serious
Last night three or four guards at Morewood works
ventured too close to the Hungarian quarters, when
an alarm was given The foreigners swarmed out
of their quarters and began fusilade of pisto
shots. Almost instantly every striker Joined in
the cannonade, and the guards broke for safer
quarters. No pursuit was attempted. The Hun
garians returned to their houses after witnessing
the hasty departure of the patrol. No trouble has
occurred at the Standard works up to noon.
This morning the MorewOod strikers held
meeting and decided to raid the Alice coke yard
They marched over and drove drawers off and theI
left to clean out the Bessemer workers. The Alice
drawers returned to work, when the strikers re
turned and again drove them off Work was theI
abandoned, and the Hungarians came back t,
Moorewood for dinner. The outlook was decided
ly sQually.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-21
GALVESTON.
SANTA FE DIRECTORY CALLEI
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
gnaciol Tala0ram IN Tho Statesman


UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, January ia committee, repre-
senting citizens of Runnels, consisting of G. ii.
Willingham, of Runnels; Thad A. Thompson, of
Austin, and II. Stone of Brennan, are in the city,
advocating the extension of the Santa Fe road via
Runnels instead of five miles south of that town,
as the present survey rms. They had hearing
this evening before the construction committee of
the Santa Fe directory consisting Of President Sea
lev Col. Gresham and Messrs. Willis and Davis.
Directors Wallis and Kempner were also present.
The Runnels delegation offers about the most lib
eral conditions ever extended any road from so
small community. They will give large body
of several hundred acres of land near the town;
also nearly onehalf the vacant town lots, and some
1900 in money. This offer is all that could be asked
Of 80 young community, and the directors give
the committee friendly assurances of an early and
favorable consideration The committee are graft
fed with the prospects of obtaining a road for Run
nes, and will remain in the city for day or two,
and hold further consultation with the directory.
Col Gresham and other officers of the road dele
CATION from Dallas and Paris, will arrive to-mor-
row and be accorded hearing by the directory in the
interest of the northern extension via Paris OF
Honey Grove, thence to Fort Smith. After this
delegation has submitted its proposition, it is prob
able the directors will take a couple of weeks to
consult and figure on the proposed extension, and
then call formal meeting of the board and speed
| ily determine which direction the road will take
both as regards its northern extension and its ex
tension beyoud Coleman. Santa Fe matters arr
| booming.
The stranded English ship William, which weE
ashore down the island last week, was sold at pub
lie auction to-day by order OF the board OF under
writer's. She was purchased by g. w. Doll, Of thi
city, for S2,425, and will be knocked to pieces
Her timbers, which are still sound, will be agail
utilized.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-21
WORK OF THE BLIZZARD.
MIR. BERRYMAN~ HAS BOTH FEET
AMPUTATED.

MIR. BERGMAN HAS BOTH FEET
AMPUTATED.
DIR. Wooten found it necessary, yester-
day, to 'amputate both feet of Mr.. r. s.
Bergman, a merchant of Oatmanville,
and brother of Mr.. Carl W. Bergman
of Austin. 1t will be remembered, as re-
ported in the STATESMAN at the time, that
Mr.. Bergman unfortunately got both his
hands and feet severely frozen Thursday
night, during the recent severe cold spell
while on his way home from Austin, witt
a wagon loaded with goods, from which
his team broke loose and left him with the
wagon, with which he remained for feai
his goods would be stolen, and as it hap
pens, with the painful result stated. 1t il
feared, too, that his hands will have to be
amputated. The public sympathize deep
ly with Mr.. Bergman and his family In
this great misfortune aud hope further
amputation may be avoided.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-21
AS OTHERS SEE US.

Hamercans are odd, y know
They ave such funny fancies-
They call Harkansas Harkansaw,
Although they ave Kansas.
They talk of railroads. meaning trans,
And speak of checks for brasses
They play game of "laps and slams,'
And ride on " dead cad" passes.
They call for "drinks " instead Of drains,
In "tumblers," not in glasses
d. T's. they oddly call "jim-jam
And drink to "pirls," not lasses.
Until you once ave "joined the gang"
And learned the situation,
It's very ard to get the ang
OF their pronunciation.
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