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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

TIE Kyle Stsr-Vindicator lays claim
to being the star fool Of this country,
and proves it too, in the following:
"lf the monopolies don't elect James
g. Blaine president OF the United States
next November 1t won't be their fault.
1t is hard for them to give up, but the
time has come when frauds and ballot
box stutfing has played out, and find
they have squandered their money in a
lost cause. The "plumed knight" will
never enter the White House as presi-
dent of the United States"
The writer o; the above would rather
serve in He'll with Cleveland than reign
in Heaven with Blaine. No accounting
for tastes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
BANK SALOON.
A. |. Lockwood, Proprietor.

Only straight Kentucky WHISTLES handled.
The seven-year-old JOEL b. FRAZIER AMBER
SON COUNTY SOUR MASH WHISKY is what the
patrons of Lockwood's saloon have set before
them. This whisky is equal to any, and SUI
years experience in the business qualities this
assertion. There is not a headache in bar
rel of it. Remember, 403 East Hous ron street.
corner of Losoyo. Those who appreciate a
drink of pure Old Kentucky Burbon will make
a note of this in their hat or on their shirt
cuff.
Lone Star and City beer on draght. 3-2l-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
The Bastrop Advertiser with Its usual

The Bastrop Advertiser with Its usual
prodigality of the truth says:
"The Voice Qesding prohibition pa
peri, the Austin Dispatch, the San An
tonic LIGHT, the Waco Advance (Cran-
fill and the San Antonio Express. all
unite In one opinion. They vilify
NILS"
The LIGHT will bet it's old razor straps
against the Bastrop mans Uranium,
and win the bet, that the files of the
LIGHT do not show one sentence in
which Mr.. Mills has been vilified. VII
ify means to traduoe, to make vile by
SANDER, and refers to character. princi-
Piles and motives. Concerning Mr..
Mills, the LIGHT has not said one word
derogatory to him personally. Mr..
Mills character and Mr.. Mills tariff bill
are as distinct as the Bsstrop mans
brains and his brand of liquid inspira-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

OLD Boress 10 like the hOrse-leeche's
daughters this season. He continually
cries give! give! The tremendous fall
of snow in the lake regions keeps up the
GOODNESS even in the temperature of
Texas and when the wind sets from
the north, northeast, the sunny atmos-
phere of Texas, Is not SO sunny as 1t
was. The month of March is nearing
its close, and the vegetation Of this re-
giOn is too backward to suit a native,
who has been expatiating to his north
ern hearers all winter Of the manner in
which vegetation starts with semi-tropi-
cal luxurianGe even In the middle days
OF February. 1t is more than six weeks
since that ground. hog went into his hole
after seeing bis shadow, and it is about
time that he emerged and spring came
out ofthe lap of winter in good earnest.
While thus solilOquizing, San Antonians
read OF the snow blockade in New York
just raised, of the eighteen inches of
snow just fallen In Wisconsin, and grow
ing philosOphio over the situation, con-
cludes that 1t might be worse in Texas
than it is.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
AGENTS FOR THE, LIGHT.
THURSDAY, MARCH, ~, 1888.
DRIBLET APPROPRIATIONS.

The questions most disc used in Tex
as today are questions of "immigratiOn"
and "deep water" The immigration
question will continue to grow In inter-
est until the tide OF immigration fully
fully sets towards Texas. After that, it
becomes self-sustaining, increasing by
virtue of its own accretions and no
longer requiring the fostering care of in
terested and expectant communities.
The question Of deep water has come to
stay, until 1t too, meets its solution in the
course of that inevitable which must
surely come. The conflicting Interests
which seem to divide the strength Of the
state on this question of deep water,
show signs Of Decentralization suoh as
have not heretofore been visible to the
naked eye. Galveston seems deter
mined to win q deep waterway to
the ocean, by herself and for
herself and 10 herself, and Of
herself, if she oan; il not that way,
then some other way. That it will be
some other way seems quite evident
and Indications are not wanting to show
that she is about ready to invoke the aid
of San Antonio in her deep water tussel;
according to this city the right 10 equity
to deep water at Arkansas Pass, and de-
manding for herself the right to state,
and national aid in the eastern end of
the gulf.
There is one phase of this deep water
question, to which emphasis. was given
in the south western immigration con-
vention held in this city last month,
which requires to be constantly kept be-
fore the country, and that ia the need of
pushing the work on the gulf hsrbor im
provements. The protest against the
driblet system Of appropriations, hereto
fore and now In vogue, which was made
at San Antonio by the deep water COM
mittee Of the convention, was neces-
sary and timely. The representations
there made, that the present system Of
partial appropriations was wasteful TO
the government and unsatisfactory to
the people, have been fully endorsed by
the Washington committee sent from
Texas in the interests of an exclusive
appropriation for Galveston. Hon. D.
c. Giddings, OF Brennan, was one of
that CONN ittee, on his return home, az
ter failing to secure the Texas deIegs-
ton In congress as q unit, in favor Of an
exclusive appropriation for Galveston,
expressed himself most unreservedly
concerning the present system Of drlblet
appropriations which he character
lied as infamous In conception and per-
nicious in results. Among other things,
Mr.. Giddings says:
1.-THE rivers and harbors bill after il
is made up and finally passed, represents
corrupt trades and dIckers between OOn-
gressmen; and even where appTOpria-
lions are made by the committee in ac-
cOrdance with the recommendations OF
the government engineers, they have |
nothing reliable to go by. These per- |
sons who are in the govern |
ment employ, busy themselves max |
ing maps and recommending har- |
Dor works and appropriations pro- |
in driblets, and when the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
ENTIRELY TOO PREVIOUS.

ENTIRELY TOO PREVIOUS.
The LIGHT has been requested to cor
rect the erroneous impressions caused
by the publication Of rumors and reports
concerning the opening OF medical
classes In this city this fall. The mere
facts OF the equalization Of a medical
faculty and the prospective organization
Of medical college school are made to
stand sponsor for announcements which
the LIGHT is requested to say are entire
ly unauthorized. There is very wide
margin for opinions In this question, and
wisdom suggests that haste be made
very slowly in giving publicity to mat
tiers yet In embryo. The determination
of all matters concerning the organizs-
ton of medical classes In San Antonio is
yet In the future. 1t Is known to the
LIGHT that many of the oldest and most
experienced of the medical fraternity in
this city are unalterably opposed to
| opening classes this fall, deeming the at
tempt not only premature, but most
perilous to the future interests Of any
medical institution in this city.
These gentlemen are not unmind-
full OF the many abortiOns in the
way of so-called medical colleges
that curse this continent today. They
are fully aware of all that is involved in
the planting of a medical school In this
city. They know that it means a thing
Of life, or thing OF death, not only to
those who are Interested in maintaining
ii, but to those who shall be blessed or
cursed by the competency or inoompeten-
cy...O of such teaching as will be afforded.
San Antonio can not afford to add one
more to the list OF miserable excuses OF
medical schools without funds, without
apparatus, without appliances, without
competent delinestors, aud it is the de-
of her medical brains that
she shall not. The planting of uni
versity here is just In it's embryo. The
chick has hardly Clipped it's shell. and
this medical university is to be one Of
the feathers of this university chicken.
No wonder that old and wise hens con-
slider it quite premature to announce the
color, and size, and length and curl OF |
the plumage before the bird upon which |
it Is to grow.has emerged from Its shell. |
San Antonio is going to have the uni
versity of the southwest in good time,
but that time Is yet 10 the future. That
with this university, there will be con-
nected vigorous, we'll appointed
and efficient medical college, repre-
senting the very latest researches
in medical science is also quite
certain, but it is equally certain
that those classes cannot be opened this
fall, with any hope Of answering the de-
mand of the age and generation. Such
school may open its classes a year later
than that date but much hard work will
be needed before that osn be accomplish
ed. San Antonio does well and
whatever she undertakes, and
she will not allow herself to be hurried
into movements for which she is SO
unprepared,as the opening of
a medical school this fall, for which as
yet, no preparation has been made, and
for the maintenance of which no funds
are yet provided.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
Shall Women Be Allowed to Vote g?

The question of female suffrage has agitat-
many years, and good arguments have been
adduced for and against it. Many of the soft
er sex could vote inteligently, and many
would vote as their husbands did and give no
thought to the merits of political issue.
They would all vote for DR.. Pierces Favorite
Prescription, for they know it is boon to
their sex. 1t is uneQualled for the cure of
leucorrhea, abnormal discharges, morning
sickness, and the countless ills to which wo
men are subject. 1t is the only remedy for
woman's peculiar weaknesses and ailments,
sold Dy druggists, under a positive guarantee
from the manufacturers, that it will give sat
isfaction in every case, or money will be re-
funded. See guarantee on wrapper around
bOttlp
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

The Galveston Tribune does not take
much stock in the salvation army as =
military means of grace, or else it has a
hard opinion of Fort Worth. 1t says:
"SOme weeks ago it was reported that
the salvation army was moving on Fort
Worth. Nothing has been heard of it
since. Evidently it has been captured
by the devil who still holds the Fort"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival Of trade at A. Driess' drug
store as their giving away to their customers
New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade
is simply enormous in this very valuable arti.
Gle from the fact that 1t always cures and
never dissppoints. Coughs, colds, asthma,
bronchitis. Group, and all throat and lung dis.
eases quickly cured. You can test it before
buying by getting trial bottle free, large size
81. Every bottle warranted. (3p9-l2-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
Spring and Summer Goods.

Mr.. d. Qussso, the southern tailor, on
Main plaza, has received a fine line OF
spring and summer goods and invites
inspection. Fine suits made to order on
short notice. Charges reasonable. tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
Art Exhibition.

The second annual exhibition OF the
Van Dyke Art club will be held in this
city on the first week or April, 1888. All
articles intended for exhibition must be
entered on or before March "a. Medals
and awards are to be decided by OF
of the visitors to the exhibition. st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
Bucklen,s Arnica SalXe.

The BRsT SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corn and all Skin Eruptions. positively cures
Piles or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. por sale by
9-ly A. DRESS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

CONGRESS was struck by lightning at
2 o'clock p. m. yesterday. The country
will wish it was struck by q cyclone II it
ever passes Mills tariff bill. The light
ming glanced of the cheek Of the great
national mensgerie and never phased it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

THAT decision of the U. S. supreme
court In the Bell telephone case is max
ing the Pan-electric Telephone company
quite sick. In st. Louis the Pan people
have been notified that they must pan
out or peter out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
Advice to Mothars.

Mrs. WinslOws Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used for children teethlng. 1t sOOthes
the child, sOftens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colic and is the best remedy for
diarhoea' % cents a Attic 7.9-lV-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

Now that the season has come for
rain. where snow has fallen so deeply
during the winter months, and the
melting Of the vast bodies OF snow lying
in the north countries, look out for
freahets and disastrous floods in the
northern rivers and in the Missouri and
Mississippi.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

Ladies are pleased with their gen.
tlemen friends that smoke Romeo and
Juliet and Vera Cruz cigars. 3-l7lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
RIVERSIDE CAFE RESTAURANT.
A. HAMPEL, Proprietor.
Lunch and Meals Oysters, Fish, Game
AT ALL HOURS. WHEN IN SEASON.
J. II. 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 deties competition with all CON-
petitors. 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. H. MS $3.50 and $500 shoes. in button, lace
and gaiter, 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 ''T. NJ"
backing.
Orders for any styles of boots and shoes will
De promptly executed. A nice fit and general
satisfaction guaranteed.
boots a speciality, and attended to with dis
patch and care.
HIS sPECIALTIEs.
English lace hunting boots.
The riding boot.
The brewers boot.
The stockmans boot.
The boys boot.
And also slippers Of every description.
Gail and see him, at No. II Soledad street,
opposite the courthouse.
l0-l3-tf SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS.
cOkOO VIII buy a Five-room House, With
oHCUU two galleries, outhouses and large
lot; house bran new and nicely finished;
waterworks in house; number OF young
fruit and shade trees; centrally located.
Terms-$1500 cash, balance in IL months. Adj
dress T. B. JOHNSON LIGHT Office S-2tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

III is not unlikely that State Treasurer
Tate's defalcation will have a disaster
GUS effect upon tho democratic cam
psign in Kentucky. Tate went into
office with surplus Of $4,000 In the
treasury, and goes out by the Canada
route with deficit of 100000, proving
quite oonclusively that the republican
charge Of democratic rottenness was not
unfOunded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper should
be accompanied by the name Of the author.
not necessarily for publication, but as evil
dence of grod 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, 1888-03-22

ENTERED AT PosToFFICE AT SAN ANTONIO
TEXAS, AS sECONp-CLAss MATTER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-22

appropriations are doled out and ex-
hausted the little impression made is
left to be obliterated by the winds and
waves by the time congress meets again
and is prepared to make another apprO-
priation. The only benefit accruing
from the driblet system is to the engi-
neers themselves. who, by buying them
selves constantly In the promiscuous
work mentioned, furnish an excuse to
the government to keep them in its en-
ploy at useless expense. There is no
doubt that until one or more deep wa
tiers shall have been established, and
made q practical success on the Texas
coast, the idea of driblet appropriations
must be abandoned"
These words are evidently the Ian.
guage ola man who knows whereof he
affirms and should carry weight with
them. Mr.. Giddings' ideas are in line with
those Of the southwest immigration con.
vention lately in session In this city, and
when congress acts wisely with refer
enoe to harbor appropriations on the
Gulf Of Mexico 1t will follow the line OF
policy indicated by the committee in
its report to the convention. Let the
appropriations be made literally, and
the work pushed energetioally to a con-
clusiOD. 1t is the only way In which to
render harbor improvement effectusl on
the gulf coast of Texas.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-01-14

bein' scch coward. | don't b'ieive,
to this day, sure as l set livip' aforc
We, that could cver ha' told her what
I knowed it my dt y to be tod. an |
reckon Seth thort le same, cause all
on sudden he blm d cut:
"Nothin' much has happened. did We
say, Melviny? Eff hats nothin much,
what on the Lords footstool Isl?
see then that thu hard piece o work
that I'd bin dreadin' wus u goin to be
took off'n me, an | wus on hand quick
enough to shirk it off onto Seth.
| turned an cleared out. scampering
off up stairs fast as ever my feet could
carry me. Down stairs they wus hayin'
it hot an heavy, as l could hear with
out tryin' to listen, and afore long /
heerd the kitchen door slam. | looked
through the winder jest in time to see
Mrs. Possmnose maxim tracks hum,
lively as could be. Her striped shawl
an blue gingham apron WIS flynn
in the wind, like the star-spangled BAN
ner to the battle o Bulls Run, when
the Southerners wus arter our boys.
She needn' ha' run so, fer there
warn't nobody a pursuin' her, but l
reckon the state O. her feelin's WIS
sech that she couldn't go slow nohow.
An from that day to this I've never
he'd no occasion to fetch sigh, cause
my kitchen door wus opened by My
NEIGHBoR. Cores Fritsch, IN Yankee
B|nde
St. Landry democrat., 1888-01-14
Banks and Depositors.

It is generally supposed that banks
are eager to receive deposits from all
sources and pay little attention to the
character of the deposition, provided
they get their money. This is a very
great mistake. Good banks are not in
the habit of opening accounts with
every man who wants to deposit with
out knowing something of their Gus
toners business methods. tits almost
as hard to become depositor in some
of the strong Eastern banks as it is to
get position III one of them, and the
depositor must come highly recon-
mended before his money is accepted.
The fact is, the relation between a
banker and his depositor is a conf
dental one, and the banker can not
afford to have tricky or dishonest
patrons whom he knows he must watch
all the time. He would rather let them
keep their money and have nothing to
do With them. st Louis Globe Demo.
crgt.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-01-14
A CHANCE FOR THIEVES.

Ny neighbors house was robbed last night,
wish it had been mine;
Should thieves break in dozen times,
Be sure I'd not repine.
From top to toe my wife has stored
The house with bric-a-brac;
The halls are filed with China jars,
The walls with tile and plaque.
scarce have room to turn around,
So many statues stand
In bisaue and marble, bronze and brass,
About ON every hand.
But then, of course, do not want
The thieves themselves to choose;
I'd like to give hint as to
Just what want to lose. .. rs
First, just let them take that monster vase
Which stands there by the door;
I'm tired Of tripping over it
And falling on the floor.
Without single pang I'd part
With seven China pugs,
With goggling eyes, that take their ease
On seven Smyrna rugs.
And should lose that tapestry,
Iwouldnt care a rush;
Nor this monstrosity in silk,
That other one in plush.
And cheerfully I'd say Goodbye"
To those bronze knights and lords
Who fiercely frown and threaten me
With their uplifted swords.
And il the thieves would clear my walls
OF card and screen and plaque,
The obligation would be one
never could pay back.
The peacock feathers, match-safes, fans,
All real Japanese;
And suits of armor, wish those
Obliging thieves would sieze.
A simpering shepherdess or two,
Their grinning shepherd mates,
And fifty other things in bisque,
With scores of metal plates.
And let them take the new guitar
On which no one can play.
The banjo. too, be-ribboned ~
The most aesthetic way.
The painted candles and the amps,
Which never save me gas,
The thousand hammered ornaments,
The latest things in brass.
So thieves, come on, here is your chance
Come, and be rich for life!
I'll even leave the door unlocked,
But-do not tell my wife.
-. Campbell, in Puck.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-01-14
A General of the Russian arm,

"A General of the Rassiaa army
quilted the service nearly forty years
ago and had ever since been occupying
some very poorly furnished rooms. A
nephew of his, also an army officer,
visited the old man frequently. taking
the remnants Of his meals to feed the
dog. for whom bis uncle was coat, to
buy food. Imagine the Young officers
astonishment when his uncle. whom ne
had considered very poor. i,y his last
will made his nephew heir TO Il foftnne
of nearly 5000. 900 rubles.