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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
Proposals for Quartermaster's Stores

Headquarters Department of Texas Office
of Chief Quartermaster. San Antonio, Texas,
FEBRUARY 4, lSS8.-Sealed Proposals, in dupli-
cate, will be received at San Antonio Depot
until 10 o'clock a. m, MARCH 8, 1888, at which
time and place they Will be opened in pres
ence of bidders, for furnishing Hardware,
Stoves, Paints, Lumber, ETC., all to be of the
such places as may be desired in San Antonio,
Texas. The government reserves the right to
reject any and all bids to accept a portion on
ly of the articles bid for and to waive defects.
Preference given to articles of domestic pro-
duction and manufacture and such preference
will be given to articles of American produc-
ton produced on the Pacific coast to the ex.
tent of the consumption required by the pub
lie service there. Lists of articles required,
blanks and full information as to bidding, ETC.,
will be furnished by Captain L. b. Atwood,
Assistant Quartermaster, San Antonio Depot,
to whom proposals should be addressed. A. J
MCGONNIGLE, Quartermaster U. S. Army,
Chief Quartermaster. ct
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
J. H. MAROUART.
Crescent City Boot and Shoe Fac
tory.

Crescent City Boot and Shoe Fac
tory.
Has the largest and most complete stock in
the city, and defies competition with all COM
pctitOrs. The following is partial list:
Gents calf boots from 81 upward; boys
boots and shoes of all descriptions, in calf,
grain, button and lace.
A full line of heavy boots the best in the
market price $500. Come and examine them.
J. n. MS $3.50 and $500 shoes. in button, lace
and Raiter, are the best in the state; every
pair guaranteed.
a complete stock of gents fine button, lace
and gaiter shoes. They are the finest in the
city.
In addition to my stock of boots and shoes,
carry all kinds of shoe polish for ladies and
children's shoes, and the celebrated 1T. M"
backing.
Orders for any styles of boots and shoes will
De promptly executed. A nice ut and general
satisfaction guaranteed.
Repairing of gents and ladies' shoes and
boots specially, and attended to with dis
patch and care.
HIS SPECIALTIES.
English lace hunting boots.
The riding boot.
The brewers boot.
The stOckman's boot.
The boys boot.
And also slippers OF every description.
Cal and see him, at No. IL Soledad street,
opposite the courthouse.
lOI3tf SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
A Stab In the Dark

Sometimes fails of its murderOus intent The
insidiOus and dastardy attacks made upon the
reputation of HostCttcr's Stomach Bittcrs by
persons who seek to palm of cheap aud fiery
tones as identical with it, or the same thing
under another name" or equally as good" in
most instances react disaStrOusly upon the
unprinciplCd traders upon popular Crcdulity
who attempt them. converting their SpCCula-
tions into TunOus failures. The Bitters is II
pure, wholesome and thorough medicine,
adapted to the total cure and prevention of
fever and aguc, bilious remittent, dyspepsia,
constipation, billiOusness, debility, nervous
ness and kidney troubles Its every ingredient
unlike those in the limitations of it, is of an
ascertained standard of excellence, and while
they, by reason of their fiery properties, react
injuriOusly upon the brain and nervous sys-
TEN of both those organs it is sedative and
invigOrant Refuse all these harmful imita-
tiOnS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

The press reports OF the Reading strike
continue TO come to hand and the chap
ter OF cause and effect 10 being written.
IL IL about time for Urcle Sam TO take
n hand 10 that strike and strike Reading,
for violating the plain law which forbids
a manufacturing industry or producing
industry from being owned and run by
a carrying company. This Is the real
foundation Of the Reading trouble. The
carrying company and the coal company
are one, and one Is employed to defend
the contests OF the other. Enforce the
law, divorce the railway and the coal
company and the Reading troubles will
come TO perpetual end.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

THE Houston Herald evidently does
not know the under from the upper dog
in the fight. 1t actually whines for the
punishment IL thinks Sherman received
at the hands of Kenna. The fact lie,
Kenna's friends wondered why In the
name OF all the wise men Kenna pitched
In after Voorhees, had been laid out cold.
Voorhees, being infinitely the stronger
man Of the two. The Herald has evident
ly made no search for Kenna's remains
or 1t would have discovered how COM
pletely he was pulveriZed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

Legal Advertisements 81 90 per inch Grst In
sertion rs cents per inch each subsequent IN
sertion Trustees sales 81 90 per inch hrst In
sertion rs cents each insertion afterwards
Reading matter, editorial page, rs cents per
inc each insertion. Local columns ~ cents
first insertion; IOcents first week, cents AFTER
first week. Special rates on 80 and 100 lines
running for month.
Home advertisements payable on first OF
each month Transient advertising payable In
advance Only metal cuts printed.
Subscribers not receiving their paper viii
pa ase make complaint to the Office. SUD
scribers are warned not to pay their subscrip-
tion except upon presentation of properly
rsceipted bill from this office.
All communications for publication, or per-
tanning TO tho Editorial or Local News De-
partments, should be addressed ITO the
Editor OF the LIGHT"
All contracts or bills must be approved by
the Secretary and Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
SKIN SCALP BLOOD

Having been n sufferer for two years and a
half from o disease caused by a bruise on the
leg, and having been cured by the CUTICuRA
REMEDIES when all other methods and RENE.
dies failed deem ID my duty to recommend
them. Visited Hot Springs 10 no avail. and
tried several doctors without success, and at
last our principal druggist, Mr.. John Il. finlhy
ito whom shall ever feel gratefully spoke TO
me about CUTICURA. and consented to give
them trial with the result that am perfectly
cured. There is now no sore about me.
think can show the largest surface where my
suiferlngs sprang from of any onein the ssate.
The CUTICURA REMEDIES are the best blood
and skin cures manufactured. i refer 10
John y. Finlay and DIR. ID. G. Montgomery,
both of this place, and TO DIR. Smith, of Lake
Lee, Miss.
ALEXANDER BEACH. Greeville, Miss.
Mr.. Beach used the CUTICURA REMEDIES, ut
our request, with results as above stated.
HL-lA. H. FINLAY q 90. Dru gRist.
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BOTTOMS BARGAINS.

One Hall square piano.
One Christie square piano.
One square Wagner piano.
Two ladies side-saddles.
One lot counter and shelving.
One leather-tOp phaeton.
One Mosler safe, $500 pounds.
One DIebold safe. 5000 pounds.
Fine assortment upholstering goods.
New and second hand furniture.
Elegant Parlor suits.
Fine upholstered lounges.
OCe set StereOscOpion cases and re-
views.
Two billiard tables.
Two pool tables.
Three large ranges and ten thousand
other articles cheap. II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

mentioned and to urge Its importance
upon our citizens. The national aid that
Texas can secure for educational pur.
poses through the passage OF the Blair
bill, cannot, or shonld not, be- lost sight
OF. The benefits to be derived therefrom
commend themselves 10 the friends OF
education In TexSs, and San Antonio
should send a largely signed petition TO
Washington In favor OF that measure.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, tGsttes:
81 can recommend Electric BitteTs as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
lief In every case. One man took six bottles,
and was cured OF Rheumatism of 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Beiville,
Ohio affirms: 1.-The best selling medicine |
have ever handled in my 20 years experience,
is Electric Bitters." Thousands of others have
added their testimony, so that tho verdict is
unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure all
diseases OF the Liver, Kidneys or Blood Only
a half dollar a bottle at A Dreiss drug store.
d-W-gly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
EDITORIAL BREVITIES.

LAREDO seems to think that while
Austin is moving for a military post at
the capital, 1t would be good thing for
San Antonio to 8gitate the moving Of
the national capital to the Alamo City.
The suggestion is not accepted. San
Antonio has no desire to rival Laredo as
the wickedest city on the American con-
tinent. The smelter city can enjoy her
honOrs and her reputation 10 peace.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
A Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has bee"
made and that too by q lady In this county
Disease fastened Its clutches upon her and j. 0
seven years she withstoOd its seycrcst lCsi-
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
sne cOuRhed necessarily and could not sleep
She bought OF us bottle of Dr. Kings New
Discovery for consumption and was so much
relieved on taking first dose that she sept nj
night and with one bottle has been uiracu.
lousy cured. Her name IL Mrs. Luther lutL,
Thus write W. O. HamTck x Co., of shelby,
C.-Get free trial bottle at A. Dreiss' Drug
store. d&w-gl-y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

The revival racket Ia lively in Kansas
City. JOSEPH Rasure, the cowboy
evangelist, not liking the treatment he
received at the hands Of the regular
concern has rented fireman's ball and
will run a revival sbebang to suit him
self. The sinners may as well initiate
Crockett's coon and come down. The
preachers turned the cold shoulder on
Joe because he hunted up his old pals
and gave them spread at \ restaurant.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
For Rent.
-Hambleton, Hadley & Co. advertise houses
stores, rooms or farms to rent free of charge.

PostOtfice saloon and pavilion; also store
room adjoining. l0i
Frame house of rooms, on blackberry
street. los
Furnished rooms with or without board,
nice locality, blocks from avenue G car
line. (S4
Two store rooms, near West Commerce
street. 1881
One of the most desirable stores on Com
merce street, two stories and good dry cellar
Only 500. month. l3)
Five room neat cottage near High
school, convenient to street car line. GU
Frame house of rooms, servants's room
and stable, 2 lots, city water; located on San
Pedro avenue. Il
A beautiful rock house of rooms, neatly
furnished, five minutes walk from Main
plaza. (53)
Finely furnished rooms. first and second
story, delightful location; for man and wife
only; reference required. (I2)
Building, formerly known as Mason Blanch
restaurant on Market street. "a
and 4 room houses, near I. Il G. N. depot,
hydrant water; $40 per month. 70
Two nice frame houses on Hidalgo street,
4 and rooms, Sll month. q
Small rock house. near corner of Commerce
and South Alamo streets. Two good trepaces,
wood shed or stable. $50. No. ITO.
Large two-story house of IL rooms, s rooms
have fire-places, two cisterns, stables and .
acres enclosed, two miles from the Cathedral,
S35 per month. (S2)
"A nice rock house on Garden St, 8 to
rooms, nice yard. good location. Rent $1,000
per month. liz
We have some delightful furnished rooms
on st. Mary's street; best in the city. w
beautiful rooms, on Commerce street, suit
able for offices or sleeping rooms; modern i'm
provements. vi
Nice brick house, rooms and wash house,
one block from postoffice; S25.O per
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
Very Sensible "Jans- -

In Japan the old-schoOl physicians archer
mitted TO wear only wooden swords. This is a
gently sarcastic way of expressing the opinion
that they Kill enough people without using
weapons. But the druggist who introduced
Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery into
the empire, carries tiUe steel blade II was
1Ouhd that all who tried this wonderful
remedy for coughs, colds, consumptiye Ten.
denotes, blood, skin and liver troubles. were
without exception, greatly benefited. mo
miEado himself is said 90 have toned mn
his system by its use, and the importer was
therefore permitted the exceptional honor of
wearing the sword of the nobility.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
Wonderful Cures.

A. Dreiss, wholesale and retail druggist OF
San Antonio, Tex, says: I'VE have been sell
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric Bit
tiers and Bucklen's ATnca Salve for four
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or give such universal satisfaction
ed by these medicines in this city. Several
eases of pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by use of a few bottles of Dr.
Kings New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them
always. Sold by A. DREISS. l-9-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

IT Is said that Col. Dan, Growers
private secretary, has a gubernstOrisl
bee in his bonnet and wants to take
Hills place as governor OF the empire
state. II Dan reaches for that position
with Cleveland and the federal patron
age TO back him there will be lively
times in Gotham,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

The LIGHT calls special attention TO
the communication Of Prof HalbedI, of
the High School, of this city, which sp-
pears In local columns. The oOmmuni-
cation explains itself and the LIGHT calls
merely TO commend the work there
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
The DelIghtrll LIQUID Laxative.

Syrup OF Figs 10 q most agreeable aud ysln.
able family remedy, as IL is easily taken by
old and young, and Ia prompt and effective In
curing Habitual Constipation and the many
ills depending on a weak or inactive condition
VI the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels. IL acts
gently, strengthens the organs on which IL
acts, and awakens them to q healthy activity
For sale BY II. Kaltsysr 4 Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
Address Registered Letters to
New Orleans, Ia.

REMEMBER G G6nsr Shs R RFssGaSe s Of Of
and Early, who are in charge of the drawings,
is a guarantee Of absolute fairness and integ-
rity, that the chances are all equal, aud that
draw a Prize,
REMEMBER that the payment of all Prizes
Is GUARANTEED BY FOUR NATIONAL
BANKS of New Orleans, and the Tickets are
signed by the President Of an Institution,
whose chartered rights are recognized in the
highest courts; therefore, beware Of any imi-
tGCiOns OF anonymous schemes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
SneeZing Catarrh.

The distressing sneeze, sneeze, sneeze, the
acid, watery discharges from the eyes and
nose, the painful inflammation extending to
the throat, the swelling of the mucous lining,
causing choking sensations, cough, ringing
noises in the head and splitting headaches, -
how familiar these symptoms are to thous.
apds who suffer periodically from head colds
or influenza, and who live in ignorance of the
fact that a single application of SANFORD's
RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH will afford in
simultaneous relief.
But this treatment in cases of simple Catarr
gives but faint idea of what this remedy
will do in the chronic forms, where the breath.
ing is obstructed by choking, putrid mucous
Accommodations. the hearing affected, smell and
taste gone, throat liberated and hacking
cough gradually fastening itself upon the de-
billtated system. Then II 10 that the marvel
lOus curative power of SANF0RD's RADICAL
CURE manifests itself IN instantaneous and
grateful relief. Cure begins from the first ap-
plication. 1t is rapid, radical, permanent,
economical, safe.
SANFORD's RADICAL CURE consists of one
bottle of the RADICAL CURE, one box CA
TARRHAL SOLVENT and an IMPROVED IN
HALER; price, 81.
POTTER DRUG j CHEMICAL Co., Boston.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

PROPOSALS FOR QUARTERMAsTER'S
] STORES.-Headquarters Department of
Texas. Office of Chief Quartermaster. San
Antonio. Texas, JANUARY q, 1SSS.-Sealed
Proposals, in duplicate, will be received at San
Antonio Depot, until 10 o'clock A. NJ, FEBRU-
AIRY q, 1888, at which time and place they
will be opened in the presence of attending
bidders, for furnishing Hardware, Cooking
Ranges, Glass, Paints, Lumber, etc., all to be
of the best quality and delivered Immediately
at such places, as may be desired in San Anto-
Mo. Texas. The Government reserves the
right to reject any and all bids, to accept a
portion only of the articles bid for and to
waive defects. Preference given to articles of
domestic production and manufacture and
such preference will be given to articles of
American production produced on the Pacific
coast to the extent of the consumption re-
quired by the public service there. Lists of
articles required, blanks and full information
as to bidding, etc, will be furnished by Cap,
tain L. Il. Atwood, Assistant Quartermaster
San Antonio Depot, to whom proposals should
be addressed. A. J. McGONNIGLE, Quarter
master U. S. Army Chief Quartermaster.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
Special Bargain,

New room frame house, with all modern
cOnveniences, stable and beautiful yard, and
room frame house adjoining with electric
per month; this property will rent aud net IL
per cent on investment.
HAMILTON, HADLEY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
SAVED MY MOTHERS LIFE.

Ever since can remember. my mother has
suffered from a milk leg. Nothing would do
her any good. She had the best medical tai
ent but they all did her no good. She suffered
with her leg for thirty years and never knew
a well day. She would have to sit up half the
night, holding up her leg and moaning. She
had NO peace. She used all the best known
remedies In the country without effect.
asked her to try your CUTICURE REMEDIES
Got her a bottle of CUTICURA REsoLvENT, and
she took IL, and has taken in all about six or
seven bottles and now she is well woman
today. Her leg is entirely healed, and her
health was never better. She can 20 out ev-
cry day, something she has not done In ten
years. SO you see ] cannot help stating to you
You have saved my mothers life. i cannot
find words to express my gratitude. have
advertised your CUTICURA REMEDIES far and
near.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

ALI communications for this paper should
be accompanied by the name OF the author
not necessarily for publication, but as evil
dence of god 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 RESPONSE
BILE for the statements of its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
1T Is reported that a little German

1T IS reported that little German
girl OF Metz, fourteen years old. mas
been sentenced to eight days imprison-
ment for speaking disrespeclfully OF
Emperor William, In letter written by
her to a young friend. 1t goes without
saying that the old emperor was not
consulted about that matter. Such deeds
make angels weep and cause govern
ments to be abhorred.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, 5Oc.;
SOAP, &c; REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co., Boston,
Mass.
Send for show to Cure Skin Diseases"
o. pages, 80 illustrations and 100 testimonials.
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Hambleton, HadleY &-Co

lob PRINTING-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, 1888-02-08

THREE FINE LOTS FOR s75.-Lots !, 2, and
Il ., in block So, original city lot No. 3, range
2, east side of San Antonio river. 7. b. JOHN
SON LIGHT Office. s-2-f
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

ENTERED AT PosToFEICE AT SAN ANTONIO.
TEXAS, AS sECoED-CLAss NATTER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

pIMPLES, blackbeads, chapped and oily skin
lin prevented by CUTICURA INDICATED
SOAP
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
Bargains For Sale, For Rent.

TINWO-Fine building lots for sale, size ll0xl70
feet, In block 1877, west of San Pedro creek,
adjoining Krisch property. Inquire of I. b.
Johnson, LIGHT Office
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

1--WE do hereby certify that we supervise the
arrangements for all the Monthly and Quar-
terly Drawings of The Louisiana State Lot
terry Company, and in person manage and con-
troll the Drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness,
and in good faith toward all parties, and we
authorize the Company 10 use this certificate,
with fac-similes of our signatures attached,
in ITS advertisements"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION!
v Over a Million Distributed.
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000.
Louisiana State Lottery Company.

Incorporated by the Legislature in 1868, for
Educational and Charitable purposes, and its
franchise made a part of the present State
Constitution, in 1879, by an overwhelming pop
ulgr vote.
It's Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly. and the Grand Quarterly
Drawings, regularly every three months
March, June, September and DCcembcrJ
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

II you want TO buy or sell property
Esst Commerce street. 97tI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
GRAND QUARTERLY DRAWING
In tho Academy of Music, New Orleans,
Tuesday, March l3, 1888.
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000.

100000 Tickets at Twenty Dollars each;
Halves $40; Quarters 50; Tenths 81; Twcn-
tieths 81.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
EDWARD LUEDER.
IEnr nraaaxuau ~ "

CUTICURA, the great skin cure, and CUTI.
CURA SOAP, prepared from II, externally, and
CUTICURA REsOLvENT, the new blood purifier,
internally. are a positive cure for every form
of skin and blood diseases from pimples to
scrOfula
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
NNONcS

NNN1Ncs thatare fretfn ,I, r9ev .i.;l :
Windy Collie, leething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using A ,ker's Baby soother.
It contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price 2j cents. Sold by
Ragland & Kennedy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

nOsOO VIII buy a Five-roOm House, with
OHCUU two galleries, outhOuses and large
lot; house bran new and nicely finished;
waterworks in house; q number of young
fruit and shade trees; centrally located.
Terms-Sl5O0 cash, balance in ~ months. Adj
dress Il. B. JOHNsON LIGHT office. 92-tf