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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

THE standing OF the various candi-
dates for the national senate cannot
be determined by any information
gain edshrough polling crowd, as
it all de ponds on the crowd. Nothing
short of the election by the legisla-
ture will ever put an end to the dis
cussions on this point.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

BEEvILLE PICAYUNE counsels the
keeping state Issues out of county
politics. That knocks out party poll
tics. There are no party issues in
county politics, so called, and conse-
quently no politics Of any kind.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

TAMMANY is perfectly willing to
drive the democratic team this year
but the west is not so ready to pull.
Tammany is an awful weight, and
it's claws stick deep in the Wall street
timber. But necessity knows no law,
for needs must when the devil
driyesD
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

The Dallas Times Hereld gets be.
yond its depth when 1t attempts to
discourse concerning republican men
and measures. Keep to the shadows
of democratic personalities in Texas,
sonny, and people will not know that
you cannot swim.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper
should be accompanied by the name Of the
author, not necessary for publication, but
as evidence Of good faith on the part OF
the writer. Write on one side OF the pa
per, in a plain hand. Anonymous COM
munications will not be noticed. The
LIGHT will not be responsible for the
statements of its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

IT is the first and sometimes the
only duty of the democratic CORES
pendent to misrepresent the republt-
can situation, and the republican who
Is deceived thereby is not wise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1892.

THAT chance to subscribe to the
Worlds fair funds should not 60 .
begging. Down with the dust.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

THE supreme court has showed tho
lottery under, but the ants look for
1 is resurrection in the sweet by and
by. This is the reason of their re-
Gusal to throw away their shovels.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

THE charities of this country to
starving Russia will be without
any limit, as the necessities of that
unfortunate country are without
measure.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

THE Finleyites in this state are
likely to hear something drop after
the 22ad Of the month.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

The Globe-Democrat is a great
newspaper. That fact no one dis.
putes. The Globe Democrat is not q
safe political prophet, this fact is as
well understood as the other.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

NEW YORK shows strong symp-
toms of sticking to the republican
column, even If her electoral vote is
not needed to secure the election of
Harrison.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

KANSAS democrats show little dis.
position to fuse with the peoples par
ty. 1t is whole hog or no pork.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

The dissatisfaction with Hill that
found expression in that New York
meeting will grow, like q landslide
on a steep hill, until it overwhelms
everything in its track. Stand from
under!
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

BLAINE's boomers will boom moth.
ing, unless it is boomerang. Min
neapolis will take care of all that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

HoGG and Chiffon are in the nata.
forum to sink or swim, survive or
perish together.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

THE Behring sea commission lie
down to its work, but who may tell
when it will be accomplished.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

THE republican party will he found
unanimously for Harrison at Mime
apolis. Make note of it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

Announcements for State and County
officers ten Dollars in advance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

Texas should double her acreage of
wheat, oats, corn, barley, millet and
rye, and increase her hog crop four
fold,
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13

FIVE LCTS IN GRANDvIEW.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17
Campaien Song.

Anthony Havens. o."
To every teemins city, TO town and village
sent
TO every shop and mine and farm the thrill
lng message went:
| We've got our old commander back, he'll
lead Us once again
BE up and ready for the fray, and quit you
there like men,
And quit YOU there like men. aud quit you
there Ike mem
BE up aud ready Tor the fray, and quit you
there Ike men,
He stands for ell that's dearest FOR which our
fathers fought.
The people Ugnt 20 rule the land, Tor votes
that cant be bought:
He stands ;or lower taxes, for gold and silver,
800
For eyery.hng thass true for everything
tnats Jue
For eQaa rights and laws for all. for every
thing tnats true
He's for tho civil service and not for sham
proiense;
Hes Tor the common people, and hes full Of
Hes brave aud ieyel-headed and It's his IN
changing plan.
Whatever be may think is right, 10 say it like
man:
To saw il Ike man. 10 say like man:
Whatever lie may think Is right, 70 say 10 Ike
man.
Our par,y knows no sections-Nor;h, South
The bloody shirt and bayonet we heartily de-
tess:
We're lead against the Force bill, but we're
for she church and school
And everywhere and all the time We advocate
home rule;
We advocate home rule, We advocate home
And eTerrwhere and all the time we advocate
home rule.
We do not wish to regulate our neighoors
hours or DRINKS,
Nor do We want 20 interfere with what our
The Constitution and the laws decide our
every doubt,
And we're ALWAYS good and ready to turn the
TO turn the rascals out 20 turn the rsseals
orr,
and we re always good and ready TO turn the
rasca4s out.
Then raise for Grover Cleveland q mighty
deafening cheer
Wen land him in he White HOUSE safe be-
fore no heg year
No PiaAer,on detectives then 20 run our shops
No bili.on-dollar Congress with him to veto
bills:
With MIN to veto bills, with him 10 veto bills;
NO b. ion-doilar Congress with him to veto
bills
Then NJ and az them. DemOcratsi Char0s
home their wavering ranks
They 0resk, they iy, the day Is ours they're
rOuted front and fanLs:
Monopoly Is on the ThH. protection don't pro-
sect
But think Of seventy-six and swear election
shall elect
Election snail elect election shall elect.
But think OF scycnty-siX and swear election
shall elect.
And when our sturdy captain comes 10 hisown
sgaln
Hen need very different chair from that Of
little Ben.
Well hunt him mp the very one in which Old
Hickory sat
And he y nll II Ike a statesman, for he isa
Democrat;
For he Is a Democrat. FOR he il a Democrat.
And he II MI II like a statesman. Tor he -
Democrat. New ynrk Vorij
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17
Hyde Park, Nottoway county, y
Before Marriage and After

1T is delicate MISSION" be began. as b,
crossed his legs and glared at the minister
but ! think the 8 oner we understand each
other the better for M peace OF mind.
Fire away said the man who binds
DO you recall. sir" he went on. according
TO the New ork Recorder. that three short
months ago you pronounced the last sad rites
over Sarah Jane Huntington and William Pea
body Bloogington -
Il do
And on that OCCASION after had slipped
g bill into your itching palm and invited
you to the wedding breakfast. where you
managed 10 eat up at least S-.j5 worth OF
vituas. you said. sweetiy. as yon arose. with
glass of cider in your hand:
Ny friends. she is the iairest bride that
have ever gazed upon; abe will DO the apple
OF his eye forever.
Il remember perfectly well; and slso re.
call that / spoke with even more than my
accustomed elo4uence."
And did you not say as you swallowed q
cream puff.
" Dear friends. marriages are made in
heaven This fair bride. thanks to her moth
er's watchful eve. will make him a grand part
ner. she will DO economical and industrious;
she VIII save his money. mend his clothes.
cook his meals wash. scrub. stay home al
ways never ask for new Things. smile. look
pleasant. call him dearie and IN word love.
honor aud obey En-, didn't you say that Z"
II did,
And did you not say, as you drained your
last bowl of coffee:
MY young friends. in the battle Of life
always remember that there Is no one like
mamma"
II did"
Well, now call upon you to retract"
Sir
II say you must retract"
What / said was"
DO you believe a marriage il made In
heaven IN which the wife serves beeistesk in
soup plates"
Il do not. But then"
DO you believe a marriage is made in
heaven 10 which the wife calls for a cup OF
tea in bed and then bowls because il IS too
hot."
Il d. not. But then. sir"
And how about this partner-for life bust
ness when she jabs you over the head with an
umbrellay"
II was about to say. sir"
And how about this blessing business When
she says YOU are pig and that l never knew
anything anyway ehY'
"Oh, 1t is a small matter, sir. small mat
ter"
What's thatr
My dear fellow, every couple that | have
married for the last thirty wears had the same
speech. IL Is the usual complimentary start
of given by the clergyman"
And we are all treated the same. eh 2"
You are; without reference to details or
after developments"
and fumbling tor his pocket in that case |
shall use you squarely. Here is an extra sl0
/ thought at first that | was being imposed
on. but If we are all in the same boat J sup
pose there are some things that ] ought 20
overlook
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

took their fancy at once. The exhibition OF
the great picture Missed" fred the I'M
aOiuation OF gay troopers who were anxious
10 emulate the deeds Of Bengal lancers and
Royal Irish at tent pegging. from that
time all mounted branches Of tho service
began 10 practice it. and, mainly to
show their skill with the lance,
many officers organized military
tournament for two days only at
Lille Bridge the following year for some
charitable affair. The spectacle attracted
all fashionable London. At that gathering
the Fifth Royal Irish. in the persons of Cap
tain Moore and his brother officers, Harvey.
Paley and Norton. were supreme among
tent peggers. but Lieutenant Beresford. X.
T.. did great service for the sappers' and
Captain West, Of the Royal Horse, distin-
guished himself. Some of the names are
but memories now. The Lancers have since
then seen sterner work than jousts ia the
fitting ring, aud ! know that two Of them
played their parts manfully in desperate
encounter on the African sands. whore skill
gained at reginental Journeys served them
we'll. West and Beresf0rd. both majors in
the English army now. though not among
the lucky number who had a chance Of
proving their might on the battlefield, did
not lose their fODdness for the tourney. but
continued 10 take rank as very skillful tent
peggers at Agricultural Hall tournaments
up till the last two OF three years
Two years later, in 1877. the National
Rife Association made a step IN that direc-
ton by substltutinga combined tournament
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

and athletic meeting for the sham fight or
review with which the fortnights shooting
on Wimbledon Common had been brought
to close up to that time. The affair was,
however. poorly arranged. and the patience
of spectators worn out by dreary success
sion of foot races and athletic feats that had
nothing of the pomp and panOply of war
about them. But shrewd observers per
ceived that the essentially military features
had charms for civilian sightseers, and,
above all. q certain service value, the I'M
portance of which had not been appreciated
up TO that time. except by few regmental
commanding officers who carried their love
OF muscular exercise acquired at public
schools into the army, and had not lost faith
in its virtues"
RIGID DISCIPLINE FOR THE PARTICIPANTS.
Still 1t was difficult TO get the higher
authorities 10 take an active interest in or
even to cOuntenance officially the proposal
TO establish military tournaments on
broader and more permanent basis as a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

gigantic troopers, sixty strong. al more
than six feet high and none over thirty-hye
years OF age. will be brought out principally
for proposed grand military tournament
at the Worlds Fair. They will be the finest
specimens Of British troopers 20 be tound III
the Queens domain. secured yesterday
from Captain W. +. Rawson Turner; VINO
served thirteen years in the Prince of Wales
Own. or the Nineteenth Hussars, and VINO
is the director of the English military tour:
nament for this country. the full details 81
the scheme. II is 10 be a most elaborate
and complete affair. and the ohlciais VINO
have il in charge say that the Journeys Will
be the equal. if not the superior; of those
given in London The English soldiers Will
DO their best to make good the boast 30
often made on English soil that the
Queens Finest have no rivals.
Captain Turner is handsome and stall
wart Englishman. who towers above the
Broadway promenders for be IA more than
six feot two. lie has taken O-hces at No.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

his life in this encounter. Captain Turner
has managed annual military tournaments
in Cairo, Egypt, for the last five years.
PICKED MIN FROM FAMOUS REGIMENTS.
These tournaments will be given
throughout the United States and Canada,
said he "Of course every American who
visits London goes 10 see the Journeys at
Agricultural Hall and they know what the
exhibition is like but we believe that the
thousands of people who will visit the fair
and the residents of the larger
cities of the country who never
go to London will enjoy an English military
tournment. especially when the best men
the British calvary can produce participate
in it. The horses will be trained 10 the
highest state OF perfection in the necessary
drill and manWuyres
What regiments will be represented;"
The famous Fifth Lancers. known as the
Royal Irish. the Second Dragons, Scots
Grays, who were conspicuous at the battle
fields OF Sebastopol, Waterloo and Balaklaya;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

can realize the Bengal lancer's triumph
when ne drives his keen spear point fair
and square through the mark or his chagrin
when he has missed.
TOURNAMENTS BENEFITED THE ENGLISH ARsrY.
Apart from these spectacular displays
military tournaments have served their pur-
pose well in developing love of athletic eX-
ercises. readiness of resource and pluck in
personal combat among all ranks Of the
British army. regulars and auxiliaries.
Those Americans who have seen the Hon
Paul Methuen and Colonel Montgomery
Dickson, of the Light Guards Weightman
of the Royals; Nickery. of the Twelfth Ian
GERS Baker. of the Sixteenth, and Metcalf. Of
the gymnastic staff, fence know that swords
manship IS by no means lost art IN the
British army. In cavalry c0mbats pure and
simple we may still throw down the gauntlet
to all the world. and none can doubt this
who remember the recent fierce combat be-
tween Lord KilmarnOck and Riding Master
Odlum. the brilliant feat Of horsemanship
and dexterOns sword play by which Lord
Harrington triumphed over Captain Cough
Todd the frequent combats in which Waite.
of the Third Hussars. now q lieutenant II
the Tenth: WOOdgett. OF the Sixteenth:
GOodall. OF the Second Life Guards, Barber.
of the Bucks Yeomaury. and other mighty
giadistOrs have distinguished themselves IN
days gone by. Some of these can hold their
own in the lists against all corners still. and
the names of Others will live in story as long
as the royal military tournaments continue
to draw together all that is best of thews
and siuews. pluck and chiyalry in tho
British army.
"All the men brought here will he over
six feet high. The horses will be purchased
in New York. and these can be trained in
the necessary drills and manUuyres IN SIX
weeks We will stay in America and Canada
for three years The uniform worn full
dress will include First Life Guards. the
Fifth Lancers. Royal Irish, Eleventh Hu5-
sars. Seventeenth Lancers and the Grena-
der Guards as mounted infantry, wearing
Kharkee uniforms. white helmets and Bed
ford cord trousers"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

means OF popularizing the English army.
They did not believe either in the financial
success or IN the material advantages of
sech scheme ana not without some show
OF reason they doubted the wisdom Of an
couraglng spirit of emulation in
mere theatrical displays anong the
rank and file. That danger oouId
only be avoided by Organizing the tonr.
nament on strictly military lines and snb-
lecung all who took part in them 10 rigid
discipline That. however meant an inno-
yation against which many ancient preiu.
d'ces were arrayed. IL involved official
sanction without the possibility of oficial
control over every detail. In 1880 Major
General Burnaby, TO whose initiation sub
sSeaueht success has been in great degree
gained tournament at the AericultnraI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

There is more catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put to-
eether. and until the last few years was SUD
posed % be incurabe For a great many
years doctors pronounced it "a local disease
and prescribed local remedies and by con-
stantly failing 70 cure with local treatment
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh 10 be a constitutional disease.
and therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by
+. j. Cheney d Co.. Toledo. Ohio. Is the only
constitutional treatment on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10 drops
TO teaspoonful. IL acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timonials. Address
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. 0.
tt Sold by druggists zoe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

ingly, but fitly and gracefully as an exhals.
In all its furnishings and appointments the
copy will be- faithfully followed. and We shall
set before the thronging nations this memo
rial of Washington as it was and is And
that the lares and penates Of the ancient
mansion nay lend their spirit TO this coun-
terpart of their old abode. there has been
chosen as its mistress one worthy TO preside
a winning and graceful lady. typical iir.
ginia woman OF noble race whose gracious
reign can make no discord with It's glorious
past. but create in these hoary seeming halls
"the light of other dsys"-the aroma OF the
stately 'olden time"
Let US raise the Mt Vernon fund
y. d. F..
HYDE Park Nottoway county, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17
Nh Finest Hotel in Virginia.

THE ALLrGHANY. AT q SHIN. Va. an
entirely new and modern hotel perfect in
all It's appointments. will be opened
wednesday, July 10th. under the manage.
ment of Mr. Fred W. Eyaus. late Of Luray
Iuu.
The hotel is beautifully situated on a
commanding elevation about three hundred
yards from the Chesapeake and Ohio sta
ton At Goshen and affords magnificent
views OF mountain scenery on every side.
The house is constructed OF stone and
brick. and il fitted with sanitary plumbing,
electric lights. hot and cold water baths.
open fire-places ETC., and Is handsomely
furnished throughout.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

the Seventeenth Lancers. the Duke OF Cam
bridges own. having seen service at South
Africa, India. Alma and Sabastopol the Six
teenth Lancers. the Queens. which have
been prominent on the battlefelds of Sala-
msnca. Nitorla. the Peninsula, Waterloo
Afghanistan and Sobraon: the Tenth Hus'
sars. the Prince of Wales Own Hussars of
whom the Prince is colonel; the Sixth Ian
GERS. the Ennlskillen Dragons. who have
seen service at Waterloo, Balaklaya and
Sebastopol. Gigantic troopers from the
Royal Horse Guards Will also DC seen.
There will also be mounted band OF
twenty-one pieces and also a contingent OF
luIus. who viii be utilized in reproducing
war life in South Africa"
What will the exhibition consist of"
The programme will include the cels-
DRAFTED musical ride. tent pegging with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17

Hall in London. in aid Of military instltu-
tions which needed funds. IL was a great
surcess aud the establishment OF military
torrnaments on "A permanent basis became
th.nceforward assured. EArlyin IS MAJOR
General Burnabys death necessltated re-
organization Of the committee. vi tne
oH;cers representing all branches OF the
aervice who were then elected tho Earl OF
Memyss and March. A. u: q; uenerai
Richard Taylor, X. G. b.; Lentsnah,,,oeh-
eral Sir T. Fitzwygram, Bert. d. T.; oiaJor;;
General G.. II. Moncrief. MaJor-Ienerai
Uarnett Colonel X. w. Routledge, captain
nann late ROYAL Artillery. and Lieutenant
CoIone II Tully are still on the committee.
I, ve-v soon became evident that military
tournaments we're not only attractive TO the
nnblic and therefore valuable aids IN popu-
iari1ing the army. but also OF the greatest
utility az a means of developing physique.
skill AT arms and esprit dc corps among the
Young soldiers.
rEvr PFGGrNG BY BRITISH SOLDIERS.
"Will tent pegging be done here the same
az in the English tourneysF
Yes. Tent pegging was turned 10 ac-
count years ago as 2 substitute tor any regu-
lar system OF equation IN the training Of
BENGAL cavalry. and nearly every trooper
who has seen service ia India knows how by
its aid the native horseman gains conf
dence. firm seat quick eye and an I'M
erring hand. The seat from the hips down
ward should be immoyable. the body bent
well down TO the right rather than forward.
its sway being we'll supported by the left
leg: the handling OF tho lance easy and free.
the right arm slightly bent. the hand Just in
front of the instep aud the lance point close
10 the ground. That is what the official In
structions Say, and 80 | have seen the art
practiced by many skillful 'peggers in Eng
land and Egypt since the Fifth Lancers
taught US how it should be done. Only
those who have watched the swarthy ORR
entail swoop down upon the peg at full
speed. his eyes ahame and every muscle Of
his sinewy frame quiyering with excitement,