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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03
A Discovery.

Wife-"You've been kissing the servant girl
again.
Husband-"How do you know"
by your breath, of course; she eats onions
and you don't. Wouldn't know it. though, if
you had drunk GALLAGHER's BEST,
Opposite |. and G. n. Depot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03
Mr.. Frank TeiCh,

Our marble dealer, owns and controls
one OF the finest granite marble and
stone qusrries in the country, and can
give prices far below any firm in the
state. Call on him -S3-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03

The women have for some years in
sisted on leaving the word "Obey" out
of the marriage formula, but they can
not Danish it from the obligations Of the
societies which they aspire to join. A
state journal, not much inclined to look
with favor upon women's connection
with matters public and industrial, says:
Notwithstanding that q woman was
q full member in the first Labor League,
she has always proved disturbing ele-
ment Miss Mollie Weitler first direc-
tress. secretary and treasurer OF the
Hannah POwderly assembly, has been
expelled on charge of characterization
A woman K. of L. must obey"
This is only another Illustration o.
that law Of compensation which is o.
universal application. Laws of some
sort all nc ust obey.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03
THE IRISH STRUGGLE.

Correspondence In this issue Of the
LIGHT furnishes occasion for REUTER-
auoe OF the opinions Of this journal upon
that question. The case Is this, In
nutshell. Ireland has no chance OF Sc
curing home rule or any other measure
Of self government under the existing
English cabinet. The present ministry
must be dissolved and new election en-
sue before any change can come. That
this new condition will bring In such
new order of things giving the Gladston-
ian party full possession OF government,
is confidently believed by Mr.. Parnell
and his entire party. Parnell him.
self is stongly intrenohed in the
belief that home rule, self govern
ment for Ireland is as certain to come in
the natural order of things within few
years as that the sun shines upon the
green sod OF the dear old isle. To this
conviction he has given very pro-
nouneed and emphatic utterance recent
ly. Late events in parliament have not
created confidence in the breasts of the
tory leaders. Lord Randolph Churchills
arraignment Of the government for their
failure to redeem the pledges made Ire
land in 1886, was the feature OF recent
debate and caused profound impress
sion coming from that source. He
said that euch pledge was the
only and real foundation Of the
unionist party and was the only plat
form upon which the ministry could re-
sist repeal. He declared that 1t was i'm
possible for the government to maintain
Its present position for any considerable
length of time; that there was not 81 =
ficient declaration Of its policy, and that
IL Ireland WAS merely in the hands OF
the executive 1t WAS the duty Of the con-
servatives to see that they did not ex-
pose themselves to the well merited
charge OF reaction. There MAS far
reaching wisdom, and a covert threat
in these declarations that was we'll
understood by the commons. 1t Is
simply a notice that If the ministry per-
sist in their present course, that the
conservatives of England will join
forces with the liberals and parnelites
and undertake to work out the problem
of Irish government. When that Is
done, the result will be reached right
speedily. In the meantime the advice
and comfort given by Psrnell may we'll
be headed, viz: That having waited 80
long and seeing all things inevitably
pointing to Irish restoration, IL is not
now the time or the hour for despond-
enCy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03
Spring and Summer Goods.

Mr.. d. QuAsso, the southern tailor, on
Main plaza, has received fine line OF
spring and summer goods and invites
inspection. Fine suits made to order on
short notice. Charges reasonable. IT
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03
Advice to MotherS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used for children teethlng. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarhua. % cents bottle. 7.9-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03

Best dry post oak $4.25 cord, derd.
Bear brand ill'g oil % and 30 cts gal
del'd. M. Bastian, sgt., Protection Oil
Co., 206 w. Houston st.. Telephone 30
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03

The Waco Examiner, good democrat C
authority, mOurns for the weakness a d
degeneracy of the party and lusts after
a heart of oak plank for the unterrified.
1t says. under the head of "a policy
wanted"
1.-The democratic party in Texas was
never so weak as today. 1t was stronger
when Davis held the reins of govern
ment and Coke was trying to break the
chains of republican domination. This
weakness is due to party cowsrdice; a
refusal TO commit it upon any living
issue; disposition to ignore those
questions to which all eyes are turned; a
desire to keep seated side by side pro
and anti, free traders and high tax men,
gOldbugs and greenbackers, corporat' ,
influence and unhomegenious mass, d.
verse and unsympathetio elements
which must ever be at war"
The Texas democracy are simply
learning that their party is so big it lie
liable to break in two in the middle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03
THURSDAY. MAY, 3, 1888.
GALVESTON STILL BEHIND.

The wool men of west Texas find in
this year of grace as never before that
competition is the life Of trade" Tie
spasmodic effort of Galveston to reach
out her hands, like the ancient Ethio-
pia. and embrace not only the sea but
all that comes down to the sea, has
awakened the dormant energies of this
city as no other event has. San Anto-
MO has met the cut as promptly as was
necessary, more promptly in some in
stances than was expected. Galveston's
offer OF money to sheepmeD, on wool ad-
vanoes at eight per cent, has been met
by q San Antonio offer Of six per cent
The efforts of her business men to &C.
cure low freights have been so success
full that Galveston is trying the boycott
dodge in order 10 compel those roads to
raise their freight schedules to San Al
tonic. Low rates of interest, reduced
freights, light insurance and moderate
commissions will continue the wool
trade of the southwest to this city. Gal
weston makes big display on
paper, but San Antonio wool merchants
are fully alive to the exigencies of the
situation and do not intend to get left.
The newspapers in the western part OF
the state are quite deeply interested in
this matter as affecting the pockets OF
their several sections. 1t is gratifying to
note that their sympathies are 80 largely
with this city. and that while they view
with great good feeling the reduction OF
interests and the reduced shipping rates,
they are also keenly appreciative Of the
efforts San Antonio is making to hold
her trade. The one advantage Calves
ton possesses, is her position as a port of
entry. She ships direct by water to the
great eastern wool markets. San Anto-
MO will have deep water port at Arsn-
sas Pass for the wool clip OF 1890 unless
all signs fail. With the opening Of that
waterway San Antonio forever reads
her title clear to absolute independence
of the city that slumbers in the island by
the sea. 1t is only question of little
grit, little hard work, little patience
San Antonio is holding her own, and Ia
putting things in shape to get the grape
vine twist on Galveston.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03

lily want to buy, sell or rent
house, call on Hambleton, HadleY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper should
be accompanied by the name of the author
not necessarily for publication, but as evi-
dence of good faith on the part of the writer.
Write only on one size OF the paper, in plain
hand. Anonymous communications will not
be noticed. The LIGHT will not be RESPONSE
BILE for the statements of its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-03

ENTERED AT PosToFFICE AT SAN ANTONIO
TEXAS, AS sECoND-CLAss NATTER
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
Light From the Stars.

1t has been found by photometric ex-
perments on the light emitted by the
stars of d iferent orders of magnitude
that the light Of stars OF the sixth mag
nitude amounts to only one-hundredth
part of the light of Il star OF the first
magnitude. Hence we conclude (al-
ways supposing the stars to be equal
magnitude and splendor) that star of
the sixth magnitude is ten times more
remote than 4 star of the first magni-
tude. Now, the br ght star of Alpha
Centauri may be considered rs typical
of star of the first magnitude. Com
bin:ng our knowledge of the relative
distances of Alpha Centauri and the
star of the sixth magnitue with the con-
illusions above arrived at, it follows that
if Alpha Centauri were transported to
$50 times its actual distance it would
still be visible in Herscher 5 twenty foot
reflector, and consequently there might
be pcrceptible in such an instrument a
star the distance of which is $50 times
STealcT IMAM TIE iclilI " oldllCc VI AL
pha Centauri. Now. the absolute dis
lance of Alpha Centauri from the earth
as asccrtained by the researches Of
various astronomers. may be stated in
round numbers to be 20, 900. 900. 900 OF
miles. Hence we arrive mt the aston
ishing conclusion that the distance of
the stars which are family visible in a
twenty-foot rejecting telescope. such
as Herschel employed in his observa-
tong. is not less than $4,000, 900. 600 OF
miles. Light, which traverses space
with velocity equal TO 1876, 600 miles
in second. would therefore occupy
mere than 1900 years in passing from
such star to the earth. Well might
Herschel remark that the visibility of a
star in the present day is proof-not OF
its actual ex stence. but rather OF its
having existed for hundreds, it may be
thousands of years ago. Good Words.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
An Industrious Housewife.

Mrs. Z. F., of Lapeer County. Mich,
one day this fall prepared breakfast
for nine persons, and. after washing
dishes, doing her homework and milk
ing four COWS she hitched up a two
horse team, drove about half a mile,
loaded thirty-five or forty bushels of
sugar bects, which she fed, one half to
the cattle and the rest to the hogs.
Then she drove to the house. prepared
and put nner cooking, and while the
meat and vegetables were boiling on
field and helped to load load of corn;
then drove back TO the house, finished
her dinner, and, after washing the
dishes and cleaning up things. baked
four large loaves of good bread. five
pes. stewed kettle of apple sauce.
peeled pail of sweet apples" for pick
els. scrubbed three rooms. then went
with her husband and elped him load
another load of corn. After she came
back from the cornlield she prepared
supper. and after everything was
properly put away and the family was
gathered in the parlor, she went to
organ and played and sang as sweet
ly as any city Dreaming OF
Home and Mother" After all she
did not call it very hard days work.
-Chicago Herald.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
Buyin q Stamps,

She was II swect-faced, black-eyed
young damsel, with ruby lips. full and
sweet, says The Minneapolis Tribune.
Fair and guleless she was, in her
blushing young womanhood She APP
preached the stamp window in the
post Office.
PLEASE weigh this letter"
The clerk weighs it and says: -Four
cents"
but l thought that it only cost two
cents to send letter. "a dozen or
more business men wait in line behind
herr
THAT is all that it usually COSTS"
why do you Charge me more.
then?" CHE crowd in waiting incroas-
es to twenty.)
ooh. this letter weighs more than
ord nary letters" said the clerk i'm
patiently.
Does it weigh twice as much?"
swcetly inquired the fair damsel. while
the crowd increased TO twenty-five.
mo, but four cents is the price"
well, then, | guess that I'll take
four cents worth of stamps" and the
suberb brunette fishes out So bill, and
daintily lays it on the counter.
She relents, however. and says: 'Oh.
no; have one 2-cent stamp; give me
but one more" She remains at the
window while she puts the money back
in her purse. and then, turning partly
around, her full. red lips part slowly,
the lovely head, poised with superb
grace, n seraphic smile of rapturous
loneliness illuminated her charming
features as she said: "Wll you be
kind enough to weigh this again and
see If it costs more than 2 cents?' 1t
was weighed again with the same re-
suit as before. and then the glorious
beauty enthralled the bystanders by
poking out her dainty tongue and
gluing it to the mucilagenous compost
ton on the back of the stamp, while
still standing at the window. She soon
withdrew. having required fourteen
minutes and twenty-nine seconds in
purchasing 2.cent stamp. Were the
business men angryp Oh, no; they
could have remained there an hour
with such an enrapturing beauty to
look upon.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
Christmas on the Plantation.

'Bang. snap, fizz. bang" When
first l opened my eyes in the gray De-
cember dawn. almost believed it to DO
the Fourth of July. for surely it could
be naught but tirccrackers that were
thus noisily saluting my ears. But as
the cobwebs of sleep passed upon my
brain. l quickly recalled that this was
my first Christmas in the Sunny
South" and that | had been told that
in some places it was n custom of the
light-hearted Africans to welcome the
happy day with the gay and festive
Chinese crackers.
With considerably curiosity, then. l
sprang from my couch and hurried to
the window. to gaze down upon the
courtyard below. where dozens Of
black and shining little "pickaninnes"
were squabbling and tumbling oyer
each other in perfect frenzy of delight,
and occasionally being brought to order
by well-aimed cuff from some fat,
good-natured "Mammie," who, how
ever, seemed to enjoy the small fire.
works as much as the youngest choco-
late -hucd shaver there. Suddenly the
master appeared bowling and smiling
upon the broad veranda, when in an
instant arose such chorus of Girls
mus gif. massa, Cris'mus gif'! as
speedily brought shower of small
coins scattering among the crowd.
Then what frantic scrambiing ensued,
while for two hours later, the mistress
of the household had her hands full,
giving out extra rationS of butter, su-
gar, tea and tobacco, to say nothing of
bandannas, aprons, ribbons, and large
gilt pins and earrings for the young
and pretty girls. The whole day. then,
was ono of feasting and jolilication,
the men, boys and dogs indulging
in that rarest of sports TO the true
African, an exciting "'possum hunt"
while in the evening, the negro quarter
was scene of boistcrous rcvelry, rs
old and young 'trpped the light fam
tastic toe" TO the squeaky strains of
Uncle Jake's ant que fiddle. Not till
the night was far spent did the fun sub
side, and closed with Cake Walk"
when in stiff and silent pairs the dusky
bellies and beaux paraded two by two.
and in the end Maum Chloe proudly
carried off the cake; for, in negro ver-
nacular "She never bat an eyelid. and
wore Il death-l Ike look on her face"
two peculiarities which the company
evidently considered the height of grace
and beauty. Certainly she was sight
for gods or men," us with shoulders
back, and arms akmbO, she marched
with the ar OF queen, and vajnly
conscious Of her holiday mery, a low
necked gown. gorgeous bandanna, and
glIttcring beads and earrings; which
semi-barbaric splendor well accorded
with her dark skin. like polished ebony.
And as the midnight bells procla med
that another Christmas was passed and
gone, the air resoundCd with hearty
cheers, from many luSty throats. for
''Olc massa, ole missus. and the ole
plantation A. C. Sage, in american
AgricuitU1ist.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
A FAMILY MEDICINE
Which Enjoys Higher Endorsement;
by its Home People than any Remedy

Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup is put up in
large packages and is the greatest Blood
Purifier known. Its peculiar combination
makes it great Family Remedy For a
dyspeptic, bilious or a constipated person
it has no equal, acting upon the stomach,
liver and kidneys in pleasant and healthy
manner. In the treatment Of rheumatism
and all rheumatic troubles it stands first
and foremost above all others. Read their
medical pamphlet, which treats on many
different diseases and their causes and
learn of the great medicinal value of the
remedies which enter into its composition.
Also of the peculiar merit of Hibbard 5
Rheumatic and Strengthening Plasters,
which have no superior. Compounded by
Rheumatic Syrup Co., Jackson. Mich.
Price 800 per bottle; six bottles $500
For sale and very highly recommended by
all druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
o. G. Pemberton:
Kansas City Times. 81 saw

Kansas City Times: Il saw very
amusing thing at Fort Smith the other
day." said Mr.. John w. Neir. There IS
not foot of paved street in the city,
consequently when it rains it is impossible
to get around. Well, while was there
saw skiff being drawn through the
streets by pair of mules. One man WIS
doing the drying, another was using the
oars and the third was managing the
rudder. The mules did not seem to be
pulling very hard, and the sight caused Il
vast amount of cheering from the citizens
who witnessed it.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
Just Like a Woman.

"a have had my pocket p.cked!' cx-
claimed Il middlc-aged woman, as she
hurriedly entered detective headquar-
tiers day or two ago.
"Where did it occur?" was asked.
In store on Woodward avenue,
and know it was a young man who
stood near me-"
How much money did you have?"
81 can't say. sir. You see it was
this way: L came down TO do some
shopping. | put my portmonnaie in
my pocket when left home When |
went to pay for the goods in a store it
was gone. | think had about So"
Did anyone have opportunity to
pick your pocket"
Il suppose they id"
Sure you brought the money down.
town."
"Oh. yes"
"And you are certain you didn't lose
it?"
do you think I'm fool, sirr' she
Indignantly exclaimed. ''When say |
had my pocket picked l know what I'm
talking about!
Il hope you do. ma'am, but you
know"
At this moment boy entered the
room with the portmonnaie in his hand
and said:
Here's your money, ma. We found
it on the stand after you left the house,
and Sarah sent me down to the store
after you"
The woman and the sergeant looked
liXedly at each other for few seconds.
Then he smiled. Then she got red.
Then he said he was glad she had
found her money, and she retorted
a don't believe it! You Just wish
had lost it! I'll never come here for
help again, never!" detroit Free
| preea
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
AN OPEN LETTER,
Which r. More Fully Explained by ono
from Rev. j. Roberts, Pastor First
M. r. Church, Frem0nt. Mich

Rheumatic Syrup Co., Jackson, Mich.
Gentlemen-From the fact that several
remarkable cures by Hibbard's Rheuma-
tic Syrup came under my observation,
among which were those of Rev. j. Berry.
of Morley, and Mrs. Harrington, of Al
tona recommended Rev. j. Roberts to
have his daughter give the remedy q trial
AS expected, it broke up the disease,
and to-day the young lady is free from
pain and almost well. l unhesitatingly
recommend Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup
and Plasters as remedies of great merit
o. c. Pemberton, Druggist.
o. c. Pemberton:
My daughter Maud has used Hibbard's
Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters, which you
SO strongly recommended her to try. 1t
has now been about eleven weeks since
she commenced, and her inhammatory
rheumatism is nearly broken up. Her
limbs were badly swollen, and the poor
girl was in terrible agony. In the midst
of the pain we wound the Plasters about
her limbs, and, as result, the swelling
was reduced and she became quiet and
rested. The Syrup corrected her indiges-
ton, cleansed the rheumatic poison from
her blood, and she is now able to be around
the house. She still uses the Syrup and
Plasters, and will continue to do so until
entirely well. We consider Hibbard's
Rheu attic Syrup and Plasters remediei
Of great merit. Rev. ]. Roberts,
Pastor First NJ f. Church.
Fremont, Mich. Oct. 26, 1887.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05

Salvation OIL delights everybody. II can b.
had Of all druggists and dealers in medicines
1t eradicates all pain by quickly removing tht
cause. 1t cures neuralgia and rheumatism
Price 25 cents.
When Noah was In the Ark young Ham wa
always playing tricks on the old gentleman.
One day he told his sea-faring father that
there was water In the cellar and they had all
caught cold! Then 1t dawned on Noah that
he had omitted to secure supply of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05
Detroit Free Press: Have YOU

Detroit Free Press: Have you q
bawth-room in the house?' asked Bos
ton guest of western landlord.
"A what?
"A bawth- room, a-a-lavatory."
Blamed if know what you're drivin'
at"
He wants to clean up said by
stander, better versed in polite language.
Jaw, that's it," said the landlord.
You'd orter to of said so at first; come
along with me"
And he led the man from Boston out
into the back yard, where there was q
rusty tin pan and pail of ''roily" water
on the stump of a butternut tree.
There you air." he said proudly
Splash away all yer mind to. III send
the towel out as soon as them folks ur
stairs is done with it. Pitch in; there
amt no extra charge for the layatory. as
you call it; and there's bucket of soft
soap on that bench, Use all yer a mine
to of it"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05

Mensman's Peptonized Beef Tonic, only
preparation Of beef containing its eutire nu-
tritious properties. 1t contains blood-makina
force-generating, Invaluable for indigestion,
dyspepsia, nervous prostration, all forms OF
general debility; all enfeebled conditions,
ifresulting from pulmonary complaints. Haz-
ard, Hazard & Co., Props, New York. Sold
by druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05

| will probably remain here until l
hear from you favorably. l have mot
several members of Congress for whom
l have voted at various times, off and
and on. but they were cold and
naughty in their intercourse with me.
l have been invited to sit on the floor
of the House until get some other
place to stay. but l hate to ride free
horse to death. b. N.-New York
lFOrlH
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-05

A street-ran manufacturing company win
erect large mill on 200 acres OF land near
Johnstown, Pa.
The cheapest power In the United States is
in Augusta, Ga, where 1t is $3.50 per horse
power per year.
The Mexican railroads are ordering great
many coaches and box, mail, express, coal and
emigrant cars.
Agricultural machinery and engines and
boilers are to be manufactured on a large scale
at Marion, 8. c.
Three hundred hands will be employed in a
short time at Winchester, Tenn making
wooden butter dishes