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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27

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From the New York Tribune.
The latest British iron-clad, the Nile,
just launched at Pembroke dockyard is
the most powerful ship of war ever con-
structed in England, if not In all the
world. The only others comparable
with 1t are the British ship Trafalgar,
built from nearly the same plans, and
the Italian Doris, LAURA and Morosini
and these are not superior to it, unless
possibly in speed, q point yet to be de-
termined. The Nile may be briefly
described as a twin-acrew steamer, $40
feet long and u broad and of ~ feet
long and - broad and of 27B feet
drsught. Her displacement is 1910
tons. and her indicated horsepower
$4,000. 1t is expected that she will
steam nineteen miles an hour, and her
900 tons of coal will take her 6O0O miles
more than half speed.
Her external steel armor is from Ia to
20 inches In thickness. Her offensive
weapons comprise four 67-tcn guns in
turrets, eight 5-inch in the box battery,
and six 36-pounder and eight six
FOUNDER quick-firing guns. There will
also be eight torpedo tubes, for each of
which three Whitehead torpedoes will
be carried. She ia divided into 100
water-tight compartments, and her
pumps have a capacity for 5000 tons an
hour. She can discharge simultaneously
5649 pounds OF shot, including four mis-
sles of 1850 ponds each. Finally, her
total cost will be about S5,000,000 the
most expensive ship ever built. 1t is an
Interesting circumstance that the
launching of this huge fighting machine
has left not another war ship on the
ways 10 any British yard; a state of af-
fairs not seen before by this genera
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
FRIDAY. APRIL, 81, 1888.
THE LATE CONVENTION.

iiiG LN L SoN Elm lON
The republican convention which has
just closed its labors at Fort Worth, its
own enemies being judges, was q body
every way creditable to the grand old
party of progress and legislative reform;
not reform as a campaign issue to be
disregarded after election, but reform in
all necessary matters making for the in
creased efficiency and purity of state
and national administrations. The con-
vention which has just closed was pre-
eminently convention of conservative
progressionists. Men who, while heart
and soul in sympathy with progress and
deeply alive to the need Of taking ad-
vanced grounds on all questions con-
nected with the public welfare,
were none the less conservative in
their action and speech, wisely con-
sidering the conditions and environ
ments Of the present in devising the
measures regarded as necessary for the
future. There was decided tendency
on the floor of the convention to obliter-
ate the color line and to accept of men
and propositions solely On their merits,
irrespective of an questions Of race. 1t
1s true that on the platform of the con-
vention, during intervals of waiting for
the reports Of committees, there was a
good deal OF fulsome reference to the
colored brother, and some OF the speech
es, not excepting temporary chairman
Cochran's lengthy address, were decid-
eddy brunette in shade; but it is also
true that some Of those speeches were
severity criticised on the floor of the con-
vention, and in the actual work OF the
body the color line was oblitersted as
1t never was before in Texas.
There was little speech making,
and the convention got down to
Its work in very business-like
manner. The only real firebrand thrown
iutO the convention was the speech OF
Dick Allen, on the seating of the Harris
county delegation, reported as entitled
to seats by the committee op credentials.
The fact was soon apparent that the
Harris county folks had brought their
municipal election troubles into the re-
publican convention for adjustment, and
when that matter became apparent the
issue was short and decisive. The reso-
luton from the member from Colorado
county, on temperance, was received
with such storm of Kisses and other
marks Of disapprObation that only by
pleading the fact that he was veteran
Texas republican. and as such had
claims upon the conventions forbear-
ance, could he secure partial hearing
for his resolution. He was not Der
mitted to say one word,in its favor, and
after 1t was ordered to the clerks desk. !
for reference to the committee on resolu-
tons, was never heard of more. Neither
prohibition nor anti-prohibition had
a ghost OF show In that con-
VentiOn. 1t was republican
convention pure and simple. Every at
Of the body so stamped it, and had
Bsxsr county gone up instructed to vote
for anti-prohibition they would have
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
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
of so many free trial bottles of Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade
Is simply enormous in this very valuable arti-
Gle from the fact that 1t always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asthma,
bronchitis, Group, and all throat and lung dis.
eases quickly cured. You can test ii before
buying by getting a trial bottle free large size
81. Every bottle warranted. (3)-9-L2-ly
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The Prescription Pharmacy.

Near the corner OF Alamo and Com
merce street, stands the we'll known
pharmacy OF Messrs. Raglsnd & Ken
nedy, popularity known as the City Drug
store. Particular attention is given to
physicians prescriptions, as is shown by
their large and rapidly increasing FLEE,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
Electric BittarA.

This remedy 10 becoming % well known and
30 popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
exist and 1t Is guaranteed to do all that 10
claimed. Electric Bisters will cure all diseases
of the Liver and Kidneys. will remove Pim-
caused by impure blood.-Wiu drive Malaria
from the system and prevent Is we'll as euro
all Malarial fevers.- For cure Of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bit
ters.-Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or
money refunded.-Price 80 cents and $lOO per
bottle, at A. Dreiss' drug store. i6lQly
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Elegant Millinery.

The handsome display at Mad. Dreyfus is
unexcelled in variety aud latest styles. An i
spection convinces you of the fact, and her
prices will compete with any
STYLISH DRESS MAKING.
In this art, Mad Dreyfus is particularly at
home. Ladies are reminded tnat il will be to
their interest to consult. Recently removed
into the spacious store where we are now es-
tablished, No. 2S3 Alamo plaza, near Maverick
bank. G4l7-eod4wl MAD DREYFUs.
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Mr.. Frank TeiCh,

Our marble dealer, owns and controls
one OF the finest granite marble and
stone quarries in the country. and can
give prices far below any firm In the
state. Call on him -S3-tf
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The LIGHT acknowledges the receipt
OF al invitation to attend picnic to be
given by the FrOhsinn Singing society
next Sunday, April 10Th.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27

&nwo the Children. They are es.
SNSS pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group. Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy a positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold by
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STYLISH DRESS MAKING.
For Sale. Hotel Furniture.

We have nearly new two.story hotel of %
rooms, furnished complete. located in a thirty
ing railroad town near San Antonio. Good
water works, cistern, nice garden and money
making place. Call and get full particulars.
Price $1,000; Il cash.
HAMBLETON. HADLEY Co.
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Bottoms Bargains.

One phaeton, $50.
One grand square Wagner piano. Sl25.
One grand square Hale piano, $50.
Ladies side saddles from, Sc.
One lot of counters very cheap.
One iron safe exceedingly cheap.
Upholstering goods from IS cents per
yard.
Elegant bedroom suits from SIS to
$225.
Kitchen and dining room furniture.
Fine upholstered lounges 81 to $25.
Wagon harness 50 per set and up
wards.
Sterescopian cases with so views, S12.
Secondhand goods Of all kinds at low
figures.
Two billiard and pool tables complete.
Stoves, new and secondhand from 81
to $50.
A fresh, assortment of garden seeds.
Carriages for babies and chairs for the
ladies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27

Prof. Muth's pavilion was taxed to
its utmost capacity last night. He will
he compelled to make 1t about twice as
large.
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SNONes

Windy Collie, Teething Pains, OF
Stomach Disorders, car be relieved
at once by using a GERS Baby Soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price 20 cents. Sold by
Ragland &ssKennedy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27

Wanted.
We want several cheap cottages in desirable
location for cash customers.
HAMILTON, HADLEY g. Co.
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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 good faith on the part of the writer.
Write only on one side of the paper. in plain
hand. Anonymous communications will not
be noticed. The LIGHT will not be RESPONSE
BILE for the statements of its correspondence
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
BLAINE WILL SAY NO!

The wisdom OF the state convention
Of Texas In not instructiDg for James G..
Blaine is conceded on more grounds
than one. The earnest and warm heart
ed friends Of James G. Blaine, who know
the man best. are Of the opinion that this
greatest of all American statesman is
out of the race. The LIGHT has so held
and will hold until James g. Blaine &C.
cepts the republican nomination over
his own signature. The following
double loaded editorial from the New
York Sun, whose editor is one of
Blaine's warm admirers, is in point; the
Sun says:
"A rumor reaches US from high re-
publican source and of so important q
character that we publish it prominently.
According to this intimation the last
thing that Mr.. Blaine will do as he en-
barks on board the steamship which Ia
to bring him home will be to renew In
the most positive language his refusal
to be the republican candidate for the
presidency. This time the declaration
will be so absolute that it will give to all
his friends notice which they cannot ig-
more. He will say that even II he should
be nominated by the republican conven-
ton he will refuse to accept, and as it |
will be impossible to communicate with |
him after the publication Of this new re-
fusal until the convention has met and |
done its work and adjourned, his most |
enthusiastic supporters will no longer
be able to find any reason for hoping |
that he may be induced to change his
mind and accept the nomination."
James G. Blame never plays fast and
loose with lis party. In his letter de-
clining to be candidate. there was no
bid for a nomination by reclamation.
The LIGHT from personal knowledge Of
James G.. Blaine does not believe he
will be candidate secretly when he
refuses to be one openly. The facts will
Justify this estimate. Let the party
ook out for another candidate. 1t will
Tot be James G. Blaine.
British IrOn-Clad that Cost So
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that are fretful, peevish,
cross, or troubled with
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A British Iron-Clad that Cost So.
100000.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
LOCAL BREVITIaS.

H. +. Carter yesterday resigned his boz
sition us a member Of the lolic' force.
The members Of tho Frr u1orylricu
Association are rogue ted to meet S tar. lav
morning ut 10 O'Clock December Is. inihc
Peabody Hotel parlor.
flows everything" "Evervthin, is
lovely. How's everything with vol?"
salutation OF two darkey dudes on Main
street yesterday afternoon
Dan Larkin, who stabbed Poar,c Smiddv
fireman, about five WvD t1l. WIS an
tured early this morn by ratruiln
Sullivan, and in default oil bail WIS .ocscl
up.
a dense fog yesterday morning, lasting
several hours, made IL difficult 10 see any
object fifty feet away. Il was one oi hose
thick, gray iogs that people talk abou. aud
say II would stand 10 be cut with knife.
Last "Wednesday Gainesville. Tex. had
$4,000 fire a, which the grocery iru Il
Tyler Simpson d Co. was seriously dam
aged. Mr.. T. A. Tyler, Jr., Of the firm,
was formerly a resident here, aud long con-
nected with Treadwcll * Co
John Foster, one Of the toughs who MS.
saulted and robbed John Courtney in
Dutch Hates" ranch on Shelby street.
between Mccall aud Bcale, several NIGHTS
ago, was bound over to the Criminal
Court yesterday by Squire G1ryin. Con-
stable Lee has located Fosters accomplc,,
and will probably arrest them today.
Tho DeSoto Cotton Seed OIL Mills are 10
be moved shortly TO n recently purch scd
site near the intersection OF the Iron Noun
.dn and enc Of the other RAILWAYS. An.
other cotton seed crushing mil has been
bargaincd for aud will soon be built. aud
two more companies are talked abou ia
the near future. The more the mcrricr
A large force Is busy on the caissons oi
the great railway bridge TO span the riysr
at this point, and which will be- completed
about midsummer 1890 The builders are
taking advantage Of the present low sag,
OF the river TO push the work DAY aud
night, and even on The Saba h, there be-
ing no law la Arkansas 70 prevent Sabbath
day labor.
We call the attention Of the readers OF
TuE APPEAL 10 the full report OF the
American Field trials, to be found in
another column, finished at West Point,
Miss, yesterday. Ollie 5 won the all.
aged stake. This makes The greatest rec
ord Of any kennel In the world, the Mem
phis & Avent stock having won every
stake this season.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
PERSONAL POINTS.


GEN. $. :. Fay, Of Danyille, Ky., is in
the city on visit 10 his son ami daughter
in'llw. The General is one Of tho officials
OF Boyle, and is The first Republican 10
hold public place in that section Tor a
generation or more.
AT Gaston's Hotel: q. W. q ,rrctt. Po
cahonias, Tenn; Mr.. and. Mrs. {. 5. Pack.
W.. and Mis-. H. II. Harris. Senatobia'
Miss; The Rev. $. A. Steele, Kansas CITY:
John VI. Gresham. Louisville, W. T. Me
Donald, -. Louis; j. w. Douglas. Plant
City, Fla; Mrs. NJ. A. Ehleus, Chicago.
c. II. ToREY, r. $. Woodbridge. !. s.
llehy AMI A. Mitchell, New York; Rush
IL. Barnes, Dallas; John r. Walker. Trcn.
ton; ID. Greenwood. Scranton, Vt; J.
Greenwald, GrecnviIlc, Miss; A. J. Ter.
ran, Nicksbupg J. Caunt, Boston; l.. l..
Meyer, Philadelphia, are at the Peabody.
j, II. Mcdowell Is a popular candidate
Tor state Comptroller. He was Tor several
terms member OF the Senate from his
county Of Obion, TO whose people he rem
dered conspicuous and valuable services.
lie is tue owner aud editor Of the 7oilcr,
tho weekly official organ Of the Farmers
Alliance and Wheel, now published at
Nashville. Mr.. Mcdowell has many
friends IN Memphis, where he once re-.
sided, who would rejoice 20 see ~ good
fortune fall 10 ~ worthy man.. He isa
sieldiisi Democrat, aud In every way ca.
paDie 10 III this important station.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
WHITE CAPPERS.
Their Appearance in Ohio Certain.
1t is Not Mere Newspaper Talk, as
at First Thought,
A Number of Outrages Committed
Near Toledo.
Flaming Notices of Warming to
Number of Citizons,
Such as GOOD Eatos Liars and Auditor.
ers, and .he White Caps Are His
Chosen People to wrsak oat
His Vengeance"

TOLEDO, o., Dec. l3-Fresh outrayes ON
the part OF masked men in the vicinity of
Toledo show that the White Caps are or.
ganlzed and working to a purpose. When
the first reports were sent out little cred.
ence was placed in them, they being gen.
orally charged to the account OF irrcsponsi-
bic reporters, but this opinion has given
away before the repeated raids of the Ohio
White Cappers. The latest comes from
Wood County. A man named Martin,
living few miles from Bowling Green, re-
ceived notice early in the week that il he
dld not 20 to work and support his family
he would meet punishment at the hands
OF the Wood County Nigilantes." Mar
tin paid no attention TO the notices, and
Tuesday evening, as he started for home
IN IN intoxicated condition, he was seized
by band OF masked men and taken into
the woods. A rope was tied around his
neck, one end thrown over limb. lie
began to pray. Twice tho men cut the
prayers short by drawing their victim up
until he dangled in the air. Then they
stripped him, tied him to tree and ap.
Piled beech switches until his back was
mass OF bleeding flesh. Ills clothes were
then replaced aud he was taken home.
where he now lies sick
\ lew nights ago man named Miller.
living al Lclpslc received notice similar
To The enc sent Martin. lie paid no atten.
toh 10 u, thinking IL was practical Joke
by some OF his ncighbors. but learned Of
hl5 mistake too late. lie was visited early
IN the week by White Caps, taken from
the house and numerically dashed.
Al fostoril notices were posted week
ago, and when they were torn down by
those TO whom they were directed Others
were sent General notices addressed
10 whom II may concern" were tackled
on lhe trees IA front OF EN-GOv. Fosters
residence and the yards OF other promi. |
nent citizens. For ten days the thing was
regarded as great hoax, and everyone
rldiculcd the idea Of White Caps visiting I
Fosioria. Tuesday night band Of men. |
mounted AMI equipped in White Cap out |
hts, dashed through the town. An NJ. |
tempt WIS made To follow them, but they |
scattered and were soon lost in dense |
forest few miles from the town.
While there is no danger ol the Rcgu. |
laiors doing any OF their work within thc |
city limits, they have already sent notices |
to farmers living in the adjacent towns.
Defiance, Napoleon, Perrysburg and Maui |
NEE have each been visited, although no /
actual outrage was attempted. The skull |
and cross bones, with the representation |
u bowie knife beneath, Il iayoritr sign |
u the order in this vicinity AT Napol- |
Fan a notice bUrc these words: "t,od |
hates liars, pcrjurcn aud adultcrcrs. The !
White Cappcrs arc the Lords chosen PEG.
pie To wrrak out his vengeance on the
wicked aud unjust" Tho people are Jc-
coming much alarmed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
Time Worms.

a person Is known TO have tape worm
when they pass small white pieces, called
regiments or joints. These pass with most
every operation from the bowels and some.
times crawl from n person. They are
about an inch in length and one quarter In
width. and seem 10 be alive and move
about after passing. This Is the only posi-.
tive symptom OF lapo worm. Many per-
sons are deceived and think these are com.
mon worms, OF pin worms This Is why
attention is called 10 this fact. You can
consult DR.. NJ. Ney Smith, tape worm
specialist, free at ~ Madison street, until
December II.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
NaIi.Raie melIdn, n,cnr.lon.

On Monday aud Tuesday, December "a
and 70, and December 81 anl January /,
tickets will be fold between all points on
the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis X.
r., Kansas City, Clinton & Springfield Ry.,
and Current River II. X. ut half rate lone
fare for the round trip, exccptthat no round
trip tickets will be sold under this arrange
ment for aless rate than fifty cents Tick
cts will BE- sold only on the dates men,
toned above, good Tor return passage until
and including January 8, 1882
J. T. LocKwoop,
Gen. Pass. aud Ticket Agent,
Kansas City.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
INTERESTING TO LADIES.
They Fave Come.

lhty hhNe tomc.
The largest aud finest collection Of Nicer.
schaum Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Hold.
oTs, Cigar aud Cigarette Cases ever brought
20 Memphis. Most beautiful gifts for the
holidays. We will have names stamped
on oil Cigar and Cigarette Holders, Pipes,
Cigar and Cigarette Cases rREE OF CHARGE.
We invite the ladies 10 call and inspect
our handsome collection Of Holiday Goods.
!. SAMELsoS & Co.,
$40 Main Street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
II he Teacher

who advised her pupils 10 strengthen
their minds by tho use of Ayers sar-
saparilla, appreciated tho truth that
bodily health is essential to mental
Nigor. For persons of delicate and feeble
constitution, whether young or old, this
medicine is remarkably beneficial Re
sure you get Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Every spring and fall | take n num.
Der OF bottles Of Ayers Sarsaparilla, and
am greatly benefited" IT, Mrs. James m.
Eastman, Stuneham, Mass.
- have taken Ayers Sarsanarillo
WIN great benefit to my general health"
49, MISS Thirza l.. Crerar, Palmyra, Md.
My daughter, twelve years Of ago,
has suffered Tor the past wear from
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
WAS SHERIFF SMITH A nERo1

viows OF Various Prominent southorn
Public Mon.
Specials 10 the New York Herald.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l0.-The Alabama
Senators aud Representatives deny EN-.
phatioally that the riot nj Birmingham In.
dicaies any general spirit OF lawlcssncss in
Alabama. Senator Morgan puts IL even
more strongly lle says no thin Ks tho
mob was treated rs they would not be In
any other State. They we're shot down
by the sheriff, and he was assisted by tho
law abiding native residents The popu.
alton Of Birmingham, no say4 Ia some
what composite, but tho majority are
whites aud natives Of thiscouniry. There
is nothing In the HAYES case. he says
which might not have occurred In Wash
ingion or any place else.
Great indignation was naturally aroused
by the orimo with which llawes Is charged,
but the best people sustained tho lawfully
constituted authorities. senator Morgan
says there arc no White Gaps In Alabama,
aud In this statement ho Is strongly In.
dorsed by Congressman Bankhcad aud
Cobb, and other Alabama Representa-.
tiyoa.
Mr. Bankhcad represents the Birming.
ham district. lie says there IL no more
law-ablding and peaceful community In
the world. There has been no unusual
law lca,ncss In Alabama In recent years.
and there was no trouble at the recent
elections. There was, he says, no political
or race issue m the difficulty OF the other
day. II was simply natural outbuu,t Of
popular indignation. Mr.. Bankhoad Il
much panied by tho bloodshcd, because
several Of his personal friends arc among
the victims. The Postmaster, 10 saws.
was man whom everybody loved. lIe
was trying 20 persuade the mob b. dis
porso when lao was struck, aud the best
people were with him on tho side OF tho
Sheriff There was no special reason 10
anticipate that HAYES would not be prop.
orly dealt with by tho legal authorities,
but there might have been some fear Of
delay. HAYES had been rather popular,
was well known In railroad circles. was
always we'll dressed aud Intelligent and a
man Of pleasing address.
The Lesson al birmingham.
Prom The Scw York Tines Editorial.
Tho sheriff Of Jefferson County. Ala.
and the Chief Of Police Of the city Of
birmingham arc under arrest for the
crime Of murder because they siernly per.
formed their official duties aud taught
much.nocded lesson 10 the lawlcN persons
who attempted to defeat the orderly pro.
eedure Of justice by taking man accused