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The San Antonio Light
FOUNDED JAN. 20 1881.
MEMBERS ASSOCIATED PRESS.
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■V TH* SAN ANTONIO LIGHT PUB-
LUHINQ CO. (Inc.)
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SHIRLEY W. JOHNS. Managing Editor
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Either telephone. 178.
The carnival ought to be perpetuated
and If it is considered best for the
Business Men’s club to take hold of it
that organization will doubtless do so
with the will to make it the best ever.
The president not only wants con-
gress to do ft but to do it now.
If the Brooklynites like miscegena-
tion they are welcome and nobody
outside of Brooklyn will kick.
Strong endorsement for the idea of
Independence in journalism comes I
from Mr. Bryan himself a stalwart
party man. His suggestion is that the
editorials be written by represents-1
tives of both parties and that the news :
be given without political bias. Mr.
Bryan knows that the party organ or ;
the newspaper that is the organ of any
special interest is a nullity so far as '
real influence is concerned.
Mme. Anna Gould says she prefers |
to live in France because Americans i
are lacking in refinement and only j
among the French nobility can she
find that cultivation for which her
soul yearns. Mme. Anna is probably ;
right within her rather meager range 1
of intelligence. We haven’t got thel
kind of refinement and aristocracy to
which she grew’ accustomed in her
life with Boni and her new affair with
De Sagan and w-e can do very well
without it.
When Thos. F. Ryan told a New
York grand jury that 95 per cent of the
capital of all railroads and street rail-
w-ays in the country was water he
delivered a telling stroke in favor of
Senator La Follette’s plan for a re-
valuation of railroad properties.
Of course when Gov. Campbell made
that engagement to speak he didn’t
know it would keep him from voting
in the Bailey primary. Of course not.
Jeff Davis draws a grewsome picture
of the "hyenas of the press gnawing
the quivering flesh from his stiffening
bones while blood drips from their
fiendish visages." There is only one
thing in the world that is capable of
producing an effect like this and that
is Arkansas "white mule" whiskey
upon which Uncle Sam collects no
revenue tax.
SWISS LIQUOR LAWS.
In view of the widespread interest
in the liquor question especially in
Texas the method followed by Switzer-
land in dealing with the sale of liquor
is interesting. Consul R. L. Mansfield
of Lucerne describes the Swiss meth-
od in the following report:
"In Switzerland the laws governing
the sale of intoxicants are cantonal
each canton legislating on the subject
in a way that is considered best for
the locality. The general plan is to
limit the number of saloons or bars
in proportion to the population. The
average is one saloon for about five
hundred inhabitants although in some
towns and cities the proportion is one
for each two hundred while in the
rural districts the basis is not Infre-
quently as high as one per thousand.
"In the canton of Lucerne the rate
for license is comparatively high. Sa-
loons are classified the privilege of
operating a bar in a first-class hotel
costing much more than for a small
restaurant or beer hall. Here the
minimum price for license to sell in-
toxicants at retail is 200 francs equal
to about HO a year and the maxi-
mum for large first-class hotels 6000
francs equivalent to about $l2OO per
year.
"Each municipality or community
decides the number of saloons to be
licensed based upon the number of In-
habitants and when the number pre-
scribed has been reached no influence
political or financial can secure an
additional privilege.
"The hour for closing is generally
12 o'clock at night and as a rule it is
strictly observed any violation of the
law resulting in a forfeit of the li-
cense. Any special privileges desired
by the holder of a liquor license must
be applied for to the proper authori-
ties. and. if granted they must be
paid for in addition to the regular an-
nual fee. All license fees in Switzer-
land must be paid one year in ad-
vance and any neglect on the part of .
the holder to comply with this require-
ment results In a forfeit of the privi-
lege.
"There are no technicalities of the
law governing the traffic whereby the
holder of a license can avoid a strict
compliance with its requirements. The
limited number of licenses issued also
encourages the strict observance of
the law. as a bar privilege is consider-
ed valuable because of the fact that
when the maximum number allotted
to a community has been issued it is
Impossible to secure an additional
privilege until one is surrendered or
forfeited.
"All the revenues received for liquor
license are expended upon public
schools and the improvement of roads
in the canton where the privilege is
granted. Three-fourths of the money
thus collected is apportioned for edu-
cational purposes and the remainder
for public highways.
"The drinking of alcoholic bever-
ages is general but not excessive
among Swiss men. though not common
among the women. There is little
drunkenness in the country especially
in Genian Switzerland where the
beverages most commonly consumed
are beer light wines and cider. One
rarely sees an intoxicated person on
the streets of Lucerne .and never a
boisterously drunk one. unless It be in
the tourist season and then the bibu-
lous individual invariably proves to be
a foreigner.
"The net result of the liquor traffic
in Switzerland would seem to be that
ft Is regulated so as to secure a large
revenue which is applied largely to
a maintenance of public schools and
at the same time so restricted as to
prevent any abuse of the privileges
granted with a license to engage in
the business.”
The promised establishment of a
postoffice substation near the I. & G.
N. station will serve to temporarily
relieve trying conditions in the local
mail service but tt will not supply the
need for an addition to the federal
building. It's time those people in
Washington learned just how big San
Antonio is.
Thaw has broken out again. If he
gets out of the asylum let us hope he
will go somewhere that is cut off from
the rest of the world and stay here.
It's a little early for bathing in the
gulf but the anti-Bailey leaders may
find the water more comfortable than
the atmosphere on dry land.
THAT BROOKLYN MEETING.
(Austin Tribune.)
Judging from today's dispatches the
foolkiller has plenty of work cut out
for him in Brooklyn. Harsh language
wouldn't do any good nor is it worth
while to argue with people who advo-
cate intermarriage as a solution of the
race problem. Of course such things
increase lynchings and mob violence
but the blithering idiots who thus are
largely responsible for them will re-
peat for the one-thousandth time
“How horrible!” and go and resolve
some more about the brotherhood of
man and similar bladerdash.
So far as those white people who
attended the meeting in Brooklyn are
concerned the south does not care a
rap. They can intermarry as much or
as many times as they please so long
as they stay north of the Mason and
Dixon line. They of course are en-
titled to think what they please but
why in the name of the most high if
they really have the interest of the
black race at heart can't they profit
by experience? It may gratify the
vanity of Hamilton Holt editor of the
Independent to see his name in print
alongside of some Zenegambian or-
ator. but can he relish the thought
that some ignorant beast-like negro
deluded by the false atmosphere of
race equality thus created will com-
mit the unspeakable crime which is
always the forerunner of lynchings
north or south? You can’t blame the
negro so much for he doesn't know
any better and it is unfortunate that
he must pay the full penalty for his
crime while the author of it is per-
mitted to 101 l back in a leather cush-
ioned chair at his club and sympa-
thetically exclaim. "How horrible!"
ALL IN THE BRUSH.
(Dallas Times-Herald )
Forty thousand candidates for pre-
cinct. county district and state offices
are in hiding in the brush this week
all waiting to seo which way “the cat
is going to jump." And most of ’em
will line up on the winning side next
week. An open and honorable foe who
fights in the open and straight from
the shoulder wins one's admiration. A
political fence-rider—well he goes for
the other fellow. He does not count
with the red-blooded men on either
side of a controversy.
TUESDAY MAY 5. 1908. TRE SAN ANTONIO LIGHT Tuesday may b in*
DRESS-
MAKERS
The nervous strain through which
dressmakers have to pass at certain
seasons of the year seems almost be-
yond endurance and frequently
brings on nervous prostration faint-
ing spells dizziness sleeplessness
and a general breaking down of the
feminine system until life seems
altogether miserably.
x For all overworked women there
is one tried and true remedy
LYDIA E. PINKHAM’S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND
restores the feminine system to a
strong healthy normal condition
Mrs. Ella Griffin of Park St. Can-
ton N.Y. writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
“ troubled for three years with
female weakness backache pains in
my side and headaches. I was most
miserable and discouraged for doctors
gave me no relief. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound brought back my
health and made me feel better than
ever before.”
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pink-
ham’s Vegetable Compound made
from roots and herbs has been the
standard remedy for female ills
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements inflammation ulcera-
tion fibroid tumors irregularities
periodic pains backache that bear
ing-down feeling flatulency indices
tion dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don’t you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address Lynn Mass.
The Passing Throng
BULLET WENT TRUE.
AN Eighth ward man was awak
ened from his slumbers Satur-
day night by a noise as of some
one attempting to open the shutters
of his room. Stealthily rising from his
bed he opened his window noiselessly
and fired his pistol at the stooping
figure of a man dimly outlined against
the house. The figure disappeared and
the Eighth ward man again wrapped
himself in the drapery of his couch
with the sweet consciousness of hav-
ing protected his home from attack.
Sunday morning he discovered his pet
pug dog cold in death with a bullet
hole through his dear little stub tail
and another in the back of his head.
Now’ there is a little grave with fresh
flowers on it and underneath lies
poor little “Dewey" a victim of mis-
taken identity.
A DIPLOMATIC LETTER.
WHILE the life of the teache-
is not an exciting career nor
one which one who has not a
natural propensity for work would se-
lect yet there are many things which
happen in the school room which by
their humor or originality brighten
the otherwise very gray existence of
the teacher. Cute sayings uninten-
tional bulls and oftentimes bright
chatty little squibs which the children
have written are quite worthy of re-
production.
The following letter was written at
a class exercise at Bowie school by
Arthur Donaldson of the seventh
(grade who was told to write his
father asking for money to spend »t
the carnival.
805 Virginia Avenue
Monday April 20. 1908.
My most dear sire: I send this note
asking for $1 to spend at the carnival
on the most highly educating shows
of wire walking and trapeze perform-
ers. One needs bodily nutrition as
well as nutrition for the mind and I
w’ill spend such small change as you
think would keep the $1 company for
the very nutritious article of diet Ice
cream and also some peanuts and
popcorn. Hoping this will find you
well and your purse elastic I remain.
Your economical son.
ARTHUR DONALDSON.
Stood the Test
Dellclou*
stood without any change the
test required by the Pure Food
Laws. In purity and excellence
they were decided as perfect as
could be mad’- 86
The Problem
of International
Duty Regarding
Criminals. *
w*
By Dr. SAMUEL J. BARROWS of the Prison Reform Atsoclation.
(♦♦♦♦♦'>♦♦ J DO not believe that it is a part of the policy of any
* foreign government to send its criminals over here.
g t The whole question of INTERNATIONAL DUTY
| t IN REGARD TO CRIMINALS is perhaps not
* 4 ♦ wholly established. For instance the question of ex-
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦* tradition is not entirely settled yet. If we adopt the
principle of extradition of citizens and return them to the country
where the crime was committed we might also push still further the
idea that we can send back all those who commit crime here. The
tendency is however to try to punish the offender in the country
where he commits the offense. . :
. . H .1 I ..
I DO NOT WANT THE LAW TO BE MADE THE EXCUSE FOR
ANY DRASTIC MEASURES TOWARD MEN WHO HAVE REALLY
REFORMED. WE HAVE A LOT OF PRISONERS WHO HAVE BEEN
PUT ON PROBATION AND ARE OUT ON PAROLE ANU ARE PRAC-
TICALLY REFORMED MEN. ABOUT 75 PER CENT OF THEM DO
WELL AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRAW THE ALIEN LINK
AMONG THEM BECAUSE THE ALIENS DO JUST AS WELL AS THE
OTHERS.
The whole question of INTERNATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
in regard to crime is an important one and we €iust be careful. Of
course the rush otf immigration is this way just now and we are the
chief sufferers. If the only method of treating criminals is to be by
punishment I doubt if a law compelling instant deportation would be
effective in checking the commission of crime although it would get
rid of the criminal. It would be known that deportation would be the
only punishment and I think WE HAVR GOT TO GO FUR-
THER and make it known to other nations that these men have com-
mitted an offense have been found guilty and that some measures
ought to be adopted to protect other nations and communities.
POSSIBLY WE COULD GET THE COURTS OF OTHER COUN-
TRIES TO ACCEPT THE RECORDS OF TRIAL IN THIS COUNTRY
AND ASSUME THE PUNISHMENT OR REFORMATION OF THE
CRIMINAL AFTER HE HAD BEEN SENT BACK.
San Antonio
21 Years Ago
(From The Light May 5 1887.)
While it is generally understood
that a rale of $31.80 for the round
trip has been made to Washington
this in part is only true. The rate
has been made but it applies only to
parties of 25 or more who go to attend
the National drill.
Mias Lizzie Fry entertained a party
of her friends at the residence of her
father last evening.
The Rev. Junius French son of for-
mer Mayor James H- French is bid-
ding farewell to his congregation
preparatory to going to California.
Rev. French has been a minister for
Zeolites-
R It M
several years and San Marcos is his
first charge but he has had unquali-
fied success.
Charles Jordon and Miss Elvira
Stancampiano were married by the
Right Kev. Bishop Neraz of this dio-
cese at his residence on Dwyer
avenue yesterday. After the ceremony
the bridal party repaired to the home
of the bride 215 Sixth street where
a reception was held.
Mr. and Mrs. Robin old residents
of this city have decided to remove
to thei- ranch a few miles west of
Castroville.
Mrs. S. Joyce 180 Sullivan St.
Claremont N. H. writes: “About a
year ago I bought two bottles of Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure. It cured me of a
severe case of Kidney trouble of sev-
eral years’ standing. It certainly is a
grand good medicine and I heartily
recommend it" Bexar Drug Co.
COrrwuT. It&C »t t* new t«u evenwq toumm inew torn Im* iwW
NEWS OF THE
LONE STAR STATE
Farmersville Tex. May 5. —Trouble
which followed Saturday’s election
led to the stabbing of Rufus Brewer
in the left side yesterday. Gene
Heuser has been arrested and held In
$lOOO bonds.
Victoria Tex. May s.—Braxton
Phelps a demented negro drowned
yesterday in a ravine near this city in
a pool containing but a tew inches of
water.
Weatherford Tex. May 5. —Adam
Parker a well known attorney son
of Isaac Parker after whom Parker
county was named and a nephew of
the Comanche chief Quanah Parker
was shot and killed at the home of W.
L. Driscoll six miles from here yes-
terday. W. L. Driscoll and Frank
Driscoll his son were arrested and
later released on $5OOO bonds.
Karnes City Tax. May s.—Farmers
in this vicinity Have begun to sell
their warehouse cotton. Over 40 bale (
we re sold this last week at an average
price of 9 cents making a loss to the
farmer of three and four cents si
pound besides warehouse expenses
Round Rock Tex. May 5. —Many
men are arriving here to aid in ma-
cadamizing the roads from here to
Travis county line. The Williamson
county steam roller and hauling ma-
chines have arrived and work will be-
gin at once.
Don’t Confuse a Sweet Taste
With .a Clean Taste
Highly flavored antiseptics as a rule have no merit. A few
cents’ worth of peppermint oil will flavor many gallons of water
and the shrewd manufacturer takes advantage of this fact Don’t
confuse a sweet taste with a clean taste.
Pcrnxident cleanses and it* curative powers make it indis-
pensable not only as a mouth and tooth wash but also in cases of
sore throat and as a general antiseptic. Ask your physician or
dentist they endorse iL »>
Peroxident instantly relieves soreness from cute wounds
insect bites and poisoning by ivy or other plants. Peroxident is
a thoroughly effective preparation. Pleasant and delightful.
Contains twenty per cent Peroxide of Hydrogen. Purity
guaranteed under the U. S. Government (Serial No. 1323).
4 oz. bottle. 25 cents; 10 oz. bottle 50 cents. All druggists.
BEXAR DRUG CO.
Stabbing Result of Election.
Demented Negro Drowns.
Well Known Lawyer Killed.
Sell Warehouse Cotton.
Macadamized Roads.
Fire Loss $2OOO.
Greenville Tex. May 5. —Fire de
etioyed John Burrell’s home here last
night causing a loss of $2OOO. Thers
was $lOOO insurance.
CASTOR IA
For Infants and Children.
The find You Have Always Bought
Bears the
Signature of
May 5 In History.
1812—The British captured Oswego
N. Y.; other important conquest*
along the lake border followed.
1821—Napoleon I. died at St Helenai
born at Ajaccio island of Corsica
1769.
1904—The canal zone
to the United States. Mauras Jo-
kal noted Hungarian novelist died;
born 1825.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 6:56 rises 4:48; moon seta
11-5 S
To Cure Eczema
OM H.i»keir« Ointment qmck In action
permanent in nanlu Cures blotchy ronsb
and pimpled ekin rtnawo.m tetter etc.
HEISKELL’S
OIhITMENT
it told by *ll drurgiKU Boc a box. Th* af-
fected parts should be bathed * ith M«4ek«U*a
Medtmied Swap a Nuahell’s RlmsM sad
Liw Pilis. 25c * bottle. Book of testimonial*
free. JOHMSTOi Holloway a ■
■ Ml Csusrsi Bt. PhiMelphik
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Sheriff
»The Light is authorized to an-
nounce B. D. Lindsey as a candidate
for the office of Sheriff of Bexar Coun-
ty subject to action of the democratic
primaries.
The Light is authorized to announce
W. I. Goforth as a candidate for the
office of Sheriff subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
The Light is authorized to announce
James McCloskey as a candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Bexar County
t*e Democratic primages in
The Light is authorized to announce
CLas. F. Stevens as a candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Bexar County
subject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
—mJK
The Light Is authorized to an-
nounce Fred H. Lancaster as a can-
didate for sheriff of Bexar county sub-
ject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
The Light is authorized to an-
nounce George Surkey as a candidate
for the office of Sheriff of Bexar Coun-
ty subject to action of the democratic
primaries.
For County Clerk.
The Light is authorized to announce
Vivian E. Hamilton as a candidate for
County Clerk subjec* to the action of
democratic primaries.
For County Clerk.
The Light is authorized to announce
Michael F. Campbell as a candidate
for County Clerk subject to the ac-
tion of the democratic primaries.
County Clerk.
The Light Is authorized to announce
Frank R. Newton as a candidate for
re-election to the office of County
Clerk of Bexar County subject to
the action of the Democratic primar-
ies. July 25 1908.
Constable.
The Licht is authorized to announce
E. J. Reeves as a candidate for office
of Constable of Precinct No. 1 subject
U. the action of the democratic pri-
mariea.
The Light is authorized to announce
J. Ed. Wilkens as a candidate for the
office of Constable Precinct No. 1
subject to the action of the
cratic primaries.
Mr. Wide A Wake got a better uo
sition by advertisinir (» The Llirht.
Why not x ouT * v
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