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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
The board of trade has awarded sill

The board Of trade has awarded a sill
yer cup to Captain Ringk, of the North
| German-Lloyd steamer Fulda, for his
/ services at the time of the sinking OF the
| Cunard line steamer Oregon of Fire Is
land. Gold medals were awarded to
Mates Frankel and Siebert, and silver
medals to crews who manned the boats
from the Fulda, and who took many
| passengers from the sinking steamer.
! Pilots Sampson, Mitchell and Parker. of
| the pilot boat Phantom, were awarded
| gold medals, while the crew OF that YES
sci will receive silver ones. The cap
tain Of the schooner Fanny A. CIR ham,
will receive gold medal for the assist
ance he rendered passengers and crew
OF the Oregon.
Mrs. Folsom, the presidents mother
in law, is vt the white house.
There is more scare than scab about
the Laredo smallpox epidemic.
Captain Wells. United States army,
left Laredo yesterday morning with his
troop OF cavalry for a scout down the
river, to prevent rowing bands from
coming over from Mexico and stealing
horses, but the MeXioans had crossed
with about $50 head of cattle.
X. w. Morrow. the defaulting sheriff
and taX-colleotOr OF Howard and at
tached counties, Ii IL learned that he is
at present lying sick and destitute in
Willingness to return and face the music,
provided means we're furnished for the
purpose.
Shooting ARRAYS are reported at Gle
burne, Fort Worth and Marshall, Texas.
The Marshall affray was comparatively
harmless; the others had fatal results,
Secretary Whitney delivers himself on
naval affairs to the effect that he will
use the present appropriation for the
purchase of armor and a plant for steel
gun forging If the same can be had In
this country, otherwise he will await
further congressional action.
The attorney general has returned the
oleomargarine bill to the president with
his report thereon. 1t is expected the
president will also obtain the views of
Acting Secretary Fairchlid in regard to
the bill before he acts upon II.
Love and Illicit intercourse led to
double death at Louisville, the husband
doing the shooting and his wife's para
mOur getting the bullet; u friend of the
seducer sharing his fate. At New AL
bany, Ind, Prof. Strunk shot and killed
young Hoover for beng too intimate
with his wife, and in doing so fatally
wounded HOover's father. Mrs Srtunk
was an old sweetheart of young Hoover
and should have married him. Their in
timacy continued after she became the
professors wife, and this is the result.
The senate amends the house resolu-
ton on the Morrison surplus resolution
and the amendment was carried on
strictly party lines AS amended, no
call can be made unless sum equal to
the call Is in the treasury over and above
the amount mentioned as reserve; pro-
vided also, that at the discretion of the
secretary Of the treasury weekly bal
ance of $50, 100000 may be held in re.
serve by that officer also, that the call
may be suspended altogether when In
the secretary's judgment it is necessary
to maintain the public credit. 1t is ex-
ceedingly doubtful if the house accepts
the senate's amendment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
THE NEW OFFICIAL.
by G. ID.


Translated for the LIGHT:
A King had a number OF astrologers
to whom he paid a large amount OF
mOney.fOr their prediction and in which
said prophecies he had great confidence.
One day he wanted to go on an extensive
hunt and asked his weather prophets
along; they assured him that there was
no cause to do so, as the weather would
remain bright and fair. The hunt be-
gan and was like other hunts. When
evening came and a return home was in
order, il was found that the sky had be-
come cloudy and black, on the way
home they overlook an old hunter rid
ing little donkey, the king rode up to
the man and asked: What do You think
Of the weather? Sir King. said
the man since you do not have your big
coat with you, my advice is for you to
ride as fast as your horse can carry you,
and since you cannot escape the heavy
weather altogether, the fast riding will
keep you warm. The king with his
horse made as good time rs possible, but
came home as wet as a half-drowned
cub but had no time to get cold. The
next morning the king asked his astrol-
ogers whether they had any sufficient
cause to show about their ignorance of
the weather, they could not do so, hence
the king ordered them to be cast in dark
prisons where they could study the
weather for which science (?) he had
paid them as much money in keeping
him posted. He then started some of
his servants with fine horse to search
for the old hunter and bring him TO
his court. He was found and willing to
appear before his king, but refused to
ride the horse, prefering his donkey,
from which he never separated.
Thus they arrived before the king,
who went to receive the old hunter in
person. After sending away all his SER
wants he asked the man whether he I'M
derstood anything about the weather.
The man said, mo, sir, King" Upon
this the king inquired why did he fore
tell the weather SO well yesterday. The
hunter pointed to his donkey, saving
that the animal had for the last ten
years fOretold the weather to him by the
different intonations of his braying and
never made mistake yet. The king
remarked that he had incarcerated his
astrologers, and had intended to give
him the old hunter) their lucrative po-
sitions, but upon acknowledging that he,
too, knew nothing Of the weather, but
that the donkey did, hence the donkey
should have the office, and he 1.-THE old
hunter) should be his deputy. And since
that time every jackass is entitled to an
office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
BURGLARS AT WORK.

A Safe at Campbelrs Feed Store Blown
Open and the Contents Taken Away.
mt, ~.
hoil;s taad s,Is, o. 800. L., ~
onanad !, - t,' u 10. =. p ;'"s
IA 49,, hs iTu 'i"' 'no Ioe
m . o,'t III s ,ai .ne s"io uooi
or oiosar " in,,a onT :, 'Hne smas
that tho h,,rgiars &C. tbara 80 ao'oar
Jently two engaged in the crooked bust
ness, entered the premises by forcing
open the back door. This done, the
men, after making some miscalcuiated
efforts struck a point about half an
inch from the combination Of the safe,
one Of Mosler's make. There they
drilled a finely-out hole about half an
inch in diameter and loaded it with gun
powder. They evidently did not mean
10 incur much danger by EXPOSITION as
they laid fuse extending over one
half the distance Of the floor. The
fuse was lighted, a tin bason being h I'D
over to conceal the flame caused by
ignition. The explosion that resulted
from Ii must have been very forcibIe az
the back was considerably forced OIL and
the bolts were wrenGhed out and the
only means apparently taken to conceal
the force of conclusion was the placing
of a large slab of marble, stolen from
Judd & Zirkle's yard adjoining, wrap
ped in a saCk,near the safe and laying a
sack on the top of the safe.
There were a quantity of old
sacks around that couldhave been used
to deaden the sound and replaced.
When the safe door was open
ed the men forced the money drawer
open with an old file made in
the form of screw driver. Then they
took out the drawer removed $50 which
was in an old knitted bag nurse. and
made nm as follows. two 800 hills one
500 gold niece and the rest in silver
They also took away a promissory note
signed by a certain physician in this
oity calling for S225 THE drawer and
It's contents were then thrown in the
back ward. where thew were found.
A cork-scrcw was found ON the pIace
and this useful instrument was identi,
fled as being stolen from Jake Weber's
saloon adjoining. Two empty beer
bottles were found in the back ward.
and facts developed 20 to show that the
burglars got thirsty while at work.
went outside, climbed into the saloon by
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
BRIEF MENTION.

The Agricultural department crops re-
port for July says: "Wheat Is the sport
Of spectators, while corn has seldom
been cornered."
The tomb of Mordecal and Queen
Esther is still visited by Hebrew pill
grims, and Is well preserved in the
centre Of the town of Hamadan, in Per-
STA.
English railway companies have sue
cessful cooperative banks Of their own.
In one company the employees have de-
posted E227 ,0O0-a remarkable illustra-
ton OF thrift.
General Sherman is now a grand
father, his son, the Rev. Frederick +.
Sherman, rector of ST. Thomas Episco-
pal church, of Lawrence, Mass, having
last week become the father Of O fine
boy.
1t is positively stated at Ottawa that
Sir John Macdonald will resign the pre-
miership on his return from the north
west. To i'll health Is attributed this
unexpected change in Canadian spoli-
tics.
1t is said the failure OF the crops in
Northwestern Territory, Canada, is due
more to the ravages Of the gopher than
to the drouth. The little animals are
countless in number, and when they go
through a field the crop looks as IL IL had
been cut down with knife.
A certain sort Of tobacco blindness ia
on the Increase. The Lowell Citizen
says that the victim is so affected that he
can't see that he Is putting smoke right
into the face OF the person nearest him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
Recorders Court.

Eighteen cases were upon the docket
and the session was heightened some
what by the close scrutiny of five col
ored vagrancy cases, which the recorder
always gives to this class of offenses
The evidence throughout the session
was very salacious. The following
cases were disposed of:
Sebell Skillman, vagrant, $40 or 80
days.
Josephine Scott, vagrant, $40 or 80
days.
Susan Cumbrey, vagrant, $40 OF. 80
days.
Harry Washington, vagrant, $40 or 80
days.
Minerva johnson, vagrant, $40 or 30
days.
John Southall, disorderly, fined SIS.
This young man is negro who was
taught by his father to read and write
and try TO be man, but he is very far
out Of his course at present, loafing
around the low saloons nightly with
lot of negro buns.
George Hernandez, immoderate rid
ing, fined $40.
L. L. Holburn and Peter Higgins,
drunk, So each.
Julian Torres, striking Geo. Herman
dez W it'll a rock, dismissed.
A. l.. Wooler, refusing to pay hack
fare; paid up and dismissed.
II. w. Brooks, striking. dismissed.
G. Perez, Domingo GARLIC and Lou
Alcorta, drunk, So each.
W. Maynard, yagrant, continued tC
July 30.
Now that Gladstone is temporarily
shelved Bismark wants to strengthen hii
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
ALL SORTS.
He belonged to the Tenth Army Corps,
And beautiful maid did adOrps.
For a stroll by the sea
He took her, did hea,

He belonged to the Tenth Army Corps,
And beautiful maid did adOrps.
For stroll by the sea
He took her. did hea,
And made love to her there on the shorps.
Boston Courier.
Things one would rather have left I'M
said: He-EverybOdy will be leaving
town now that parliament is di solved. y
She-"Yes. Indeed, think all the nice
people have left already Punch.
The jury brought in verdict of mot
guilty." His honor said admonishingly
to the prisoner: "After this you ought
to keep away from bad company"
Eyes, your honor, you will not see me
here again In hurry"
Doctor" said he, as he entered the
office, II don't know what the trouble
is, but can't sleep at night" "What's
your business, my fried?" "I'm
plumber, SIR" young man you need
a clergyman. l can't undertake to cure
your conscience"
"Here is list of books to take to the
mountains or seaside" remarked Mr..
Snooper, looking up from his paper,
land they have actually omitted the
most important book of all" "What
book have they omitted ?' asked Mrs.
Shopper. 1.-The pOcket-pook."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29

One of the finest establishments that San An
tonic, If not Texas, can boast of is the Art
Gallery of c. II. Mueller, at 2O5 Commerce
street. Here can be had artists and draught.
mems materials, of both domestic and inn
ported kinds. Engravings, chromos and
paintings are on hand in an endless variety
Picture frames, mouldings and materials for
trescO and sign painting in large varieties.
China decorations and material for wax flow
crs in a large assortment. Mr.. Mueller re-
cciYcs direct from factories large shipments of
paints, oils and other material in that line as
well as window glass and fine domestic and Inn
ported decorative wall paper are specialtes In
his establishment. I2-I3ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
An End to Bone scrapinq.

Edward Shepherd, OF Harrisburg, ILL.,, says:
Having received SO much benefit from Eiec-
trio Bitters, feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know ii. Have had a running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctors told me
would have to have the bone scraped or leg
amputated. L used. instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound and
we'll" Electric Bitters are sold at 80 cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at % cents
ner box by A. Dreiss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
Donit EKperiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in expert
menting when your lungs are I'm danger. Con-
sumption always seems at first only q cold.
DO not permit any dealer to impose upon you
with some cheap imitation of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, but be sure to get the genuine. Be
cause he can make more profit he may tell
YOU he has something just as good, or Just the
same. Don't be deceived, but insist upon get
ting DR.. Kings New Discovery, which is guar
anteed to give relief in all throat, lung and
chest affections. Trial bottles free at A.
Dreiss' drug store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
kicks With a Free Hoof"

Executive Committee Well, we have
got 'em anyhow, and there Is no sense
In letting up on them. Fast bind, safe
find" is wise plan, end we have them
fast.
Tootsy Wootsy-I did all the work
and still they passed me by in appoint
ing delegates. They omitted the brains
of the thing?
Alderman LOCKWOOD was the main
spoke in the wheel, and l never work
gratuitously. l shall run for district
clerk, and my crowd can't go back on
me: | know too much.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29

Yesterday, in digging for the founda-
ton of Dullnig's new warehouse, on the
river bank, the men SO engaged found
10-pound cannon ball and some copper
grape shot. In the siege of the Alamo,
shot was fired from San Fernando
church towers on the historic citadel,
and there is little doubt that the shot
found was then fired and fell in the
river instead of hitting their mark and
have remained there ever since.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
A Druaaistis Story.

Mr.. Isaac c. Chapman, druggist, New
burg, N. Y, writes US: ~ have for the
past 10 years sold several gross of DR..
William Halls Balsam for the Lungs.
l car say Of it what 1 cannot say of any
other medicine. l have never heard q
customer spesk of 1t but to praise its
virtues in the highest manner. l have
recommended 1t in great many cases
of whooping cough, with the happiest
effects. have used it In my own family
for many years in fact, always have 9
bottle In the medicine closet"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29

Mr.. ID. |. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, KY.
says he was for many years badly afflicted
with Pythisic, also Diabetes; the pains were
almost uncomfortable and would sometimes al
most throw him into commissions. He tried
Electric Bitters and got relief from the first
bottle and after taking six bottles, was en-
tirely cured and had gained in flesh Is pounds.
died had IL not been for the relief afforded by
Electric Bitters. Sold at 80 cents bottle by
A Drpiss
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
A Reliable Article.

For enterprise, push and a desire to get
such goods as will give the trade satisfaction
II. l.. Fowler, H. Cohn n Co., J. ID. Devine. J.
Calvin, 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.
plies free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
Our Gents Summer Clothing
at Your Own Price.
Our Summer Goods at Greatly
Reduced Prices.
A. Kahn e Co.
CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE
BARGAINS NEVER BEFORE OFFERED.

Ladies, look herel No preparation ever dis
covered has been so successful us Morley's
T-N-s Tonic Cordial, the great system renova-
tori u the cure of all diseases TO which tn.
women of this climate are subject, such az
weakness, debility, melancholy, whites, fallin'
of the womb, and every form of nervous pro
tratiOn. Only try one bottle and you will
entirely satisfied of the truth Of our ASSERT
For sale by 4. kaltnYnr AZ Som
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
The Northwestern Extension.

The following named gentlemen, having
consented to act as II soliciting committee viz:
McssrS W. Heuermann, POinZ, Maucramnn,
II. Fowler, l.. MadarasZ, George Schmidt
Roberts, Sachs, L. Staficl, A. ID. Wagner and
Jas F. Hickman, are requested to meet nj
WahrCnbcrger n Bcckmans Office vt 3 O'Clock
u. M, tomorrow morning. from whence the
committee will 20 to work. Our citizens will
encourage the young men and do all in their
power to aid the road. Good luck to you,
bows,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
Eclectic Medicine

Means conservative methods of cure with the
use of the well-tested and proven remedies
from all systems of medicine. DIR. Weathers
knows how to use these useful remedies
Children take them cheerfully and get well
quickly. 7-l7-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
Josiah DayIs's Trouble.

Josiah Davis, North Middleton, KY,
writes: ~ am now using box Of your
Henry's Carbolic Salve upon an ulcer,
which, for the past 10 days, has given
me great pain. The salve is the only
remedy L have found that has given me
any ease. My ulcer was caused by yari-
cose veins and was pronounced incura-
Bile by my medical advisers. l find,
however, that Henry's Carbolic Salye is
effecting a cure" Beware ofimitations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR,

To the Voters Of Bexar County:
thereby announce myself as a candidate for
the position of Assessor of Bexar county at
the November election. ]. 4. LABATT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
The unlucky number tipured oonsnic-

The unlucky number figured conspic-
uously in the career Of Richard Wagner.
Born In lSl3,he died after thirteen years
OF married life on Feb. l3. On March 10
1861, his opera, "Tannhauser," was
Missed in Paris. The number of letters
forming his full name is thirteen, and
his royal protector, Louis III, of Bavaria,
was drowned on the 18th of June last,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
Advice 10 Mothers

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teethlng. 1t sooths the child, softens
the gums, alleys all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for diar-
rhpa. 70 cents bottle. 7-22-lyr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
How They Grin.

Johnny Gilbert has gripping ma
chine that is fashionable just now, in
which the force of a mans grip can be
accurately tested. The average grip is
about 40 pounds, but the following
scores have been made:
II. A. Browder. l15
Officer Sefiel. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100
DR.. Amos Graves ................... 30
DIR. Under. 50
Officer Seffel was astonish that he
could not beat Browder, and he wants
to bet that vas licked him in dose
weights lifting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29
Qext 80 Days.
Our 2OC. German SatGGlS at
lOc. per yard.
Our &c. Fancy Dress Lawns
at Sc. per yard.

! 600 LADIES' FANCY BORDERED HANDKER-
CHIEFS AT IS CTS. PER DOZ. EVERYTHING
ELSE AT CORRESPONDENCE LOW PRICES.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-29

Now that Gladstone is temporarily
shelved Bismark wants to strengthen his
alliance with conservative England.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-08-12
KANSAS NEWS.

Marion wants canning factory.
Paola is to have bicycle factory.
Mound City is boring for natural gas.
Burlington is to have water works.
Clay Center is building $4,000 ho-
tel
The population of Lyon county, is
22,S19.
The gas works of Saliua are now be-
ing built,
Salina is talking of charging its fair
grounds.
Larned is to have a street railway
shortly.
Parsons is to have a $4,000, four
story hotel.
Abilene is to have over nine miles OF
water mains.
Great Bend is to have band composed
of young ladies.
The Beloit school house is to be
heated by steam.
Arkansas City is to have a large
cracker factory.
A great deal of sickness is reported
around Fort Scott.
The normal institutes throughout the
state are fourishing.
The highest point in Kansas is half a
mile above the lowest.
4 new bank has been started at Cain
City, Ellsworth county.
Hopping cough is going the rounds at
Irving, Marshall county.
Miltonvale, Cloud county, is TO have a
new brick school house.
Hillsboro is building a fine new school
house, to cost about $4,000.
4 few cases Of scarlet fever are reported
at FL Dorado. Butler county.
The A, T. L S. F. company is to fur
nish water works for Peabody.
Howard. Elk county, is going to build
a $4,000 addition to her school house.
The new court house at Kinsley, Ed.
wards county. VIII soon be completed.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-08-12
HOUSE,.

The house July - early went into com
rnittee Of the whole, Mr. Hatch, of Missouri,
in the chair. on the senate amendments to
the general deficiency bill. Mr.. Reagan, of
Texas, with the intention of calling up the
interstate commerce bill, raised the ques-
ton of consideration, and the house. yeas
ll2. NAYS IL, refused TO consider the veto
message. Mr.. Sawyer. of New York, then
called up the vetoed pension case Of Andrew
]. Wilson. but the house also refused, yeas
81. nays l2l. to consider it. But the track
was not yet clear for the interstate
commerce bill. Mr.. Burrows, OF Mich
gan. placing obstruction in the way in
the shape of two other vetoed pension
bills which were upon the calendar. To
brush these aside required two roll calls, and
then all the available timber on the calendar
having been exhausted Mr.. Burrows had re-
course to the vetoed bills still remaining IN
the committee, and by motions 10 discharge
the committee from their further considera-
ton again completely blocked the way.
The democrats were profuse III their
charges of tlibustering-ch which were
denied by the republicans, who asserted that
they were honest in their desire to secure
action on the pension cases. The advocates