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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
LIGHT SPARKS.

The Debating society meets tonight in the
federal court room.
The San Antonio British association will
give its first annual entertainment at krisch 3
hall on January l.
A pound party is to be given at Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church this evening for the
tt netit of the Sunday school.
Call on Critzer Bros, and see the largest
stock of diamonds ever brought to the city.
WANTED-W Woman to do work of small family
Good wages paid regularly. Apply at ST. ave-
nue. B.
lunch stand at Turner hall. Apply to George
Hilgers, at the bar. 1t
If you want reliable information about
Mexico purchase the "Republic of Mexico in
loS, at Mic Tenggs book store. 12-2l-tf
Burglars tried to effect an entrance to the
house OF newspaper man living on Third
street, last night, but met with failure.
John Wolf one of the men injured by the
falling OF the bridge over Great Dry Canyon,
has been taken to his home in Schuenburg.
Marriage license issued yesterday. Will
liam II. Faulkner to Miss Sophia Carolina Ella
man, to be married next Monday at p. N, at
Lutheran church.
Mrs. j. +. Muegge, living at the corner of
Nolan and Elm streets, sustained severe inju-
ries few days since by falling into trench
dug by the gas company.
R. Rogers, the writer of a card published in
the LIGHT rejecting on Il. =. McDavitt, an
auctiOneer on Commerce street. was arrested
yesterday on charge of malicious libel.
Mrs. j. NJ. PenaloZa and Mrs. Amador Del
gado climbed on the roof of Mrs. Penaloza 5
residence on South Flores street yesterday and
extinguished Il nre caused by the ignition of
some of the shingles from tire-crackers thrown
by boys.
: Late last night a jury in the district court
rendered judgement for damages in the sum of
$1,000 in the suit Of Mrs Rataela Rodriguez
against the international railway company for
S3O, 500 because of her husband being run over
and killed by Il train from which he had been
elected. An appeal will be taken.
-" Can Copeland beat French" is question
that is generally asked. Our reply is, we be-
lieve French can be beaten; we believe the
better sentiment of this city is in the majority
and that no administration can be retained in
power that will make a league with the gamb-
lers. Mr.. Copeland has not announced yet
and has not made his issue with Mayor French
If he fails to make an issue he might as well
stop canvaSSing. French, personally, is a.
good as anybody else.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
An Extraordinary Proposition.

The proposition to the city council of Mr.,
George Pearson to be allowed to sell goods at
auction on Main and Military squares, and the
way it was treated is a fine illustration of the
way the city government is run.
Alderman Copeland moved that the petition
be granted-fOr the reason that Pearson want
cd to sell Christmas goods, and Mr.. Copeland
thought it would be an advantage to the
working" people.
Dwyer objected, because Pearson might take
advantage of the privilege and sell donkeys
and mules.
This was the amount of the discussion upon a
proposition to turn the squares into auction
establishments. COpeland's reasons in favor
were as good as Dryers against it.
In MIR. COpeland'S zeal to be considered the
special champion of the labOring classes he is
willing to turn the town inside out Did
it not strike the wise men that there were other
auctiOneers besides Pearson, that there We're
stores full of Christmas goods waiting cuStO-
mcrs, that the public squares belong to the
whole people and the council has no right to
grant special privilege to any one to use the
squares for business purposes.
No wonder Il city gets gOuged when mayor
and city council has no better conception of
the public rights and their duties as public
officers.
Our city government is intended for the use
aud benefit of the entire public; it is not a
grindstOnc put up for the particular use of the
mayor and aldermen and their individual
friends to grind their little axes on.
Neither Copeland nor Dwyer seem to rise to
the dignity of their positions.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the senate, yesterday, HOar explained that
the provision in the bankruptcy bill relating to
dealers in futures only applied to those who
are insOlvent.
Hale wants a holiday recess.
Saunders introduced bill to admit L tab as a
state.
The consular appropriation bill passed.
Vest (democrat) opposed the civil service
bill.
Barrow democrat opposed the bill, and de-
clared that what was wanted was a change of
Office-hOlderS
Dawes TepubicaD advocated the bill.
Morgan (demOcraU advocated the bill.
Carl said the bill was unconstitutional as it
infringcd upon the power of the executive.
In the house. the bill regulating the matter
of retired army officers holding civil Offices
came up and was passed
The postottice appropriation bill occupied
the time of the session.
Congress will have holiday recess after all.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
The Weather.

san Antonio, bar. $3.50; thermometer 43;
rort C0ncho, barometer $3.50; thermometer 40;
Eagle Pass, barometer 1916; thermometer AZ;
Fort Brown, barometer, 30.45; thermometer, 80;
stockton, barometer, 1885, thermometer 81:
galveston, barometer 29.Sl; thermometer IS;
Denison, barometer 1896; thermometer, 81;
Vickspurg, barometer 29.9l: thermometer 43;
Little Rock, barometer % SO; thermometer, Al:
f0It Eads, barometer, 1886; thermometer, IS;
Inndlanola' barometer 9.74; thermometer, 81;
Palestine, barometer 1888; Thermometer A:
Memphis barometer $3.50; thermometer so:
Shreveport, barometer 1880; thermometer =:
bismarck, barometer 1916: thermometer, 81;
Dodge City, barometer 30 l3: thermometer, 30;
Platte. Neb barometer 30l5 thermometer, 2S
Sill, barometer 1901; thermometer az:
ElllOtt, barometer 3O.O6; thermometer =
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
THE DIFFERENCE IN MEN.

One man has every thing that is necessary to
success in business; he has capital at his com
mand, influential friends, wealthy relatives
ever ready to endorse his perhaps
steps into an established bushes, and yet in IA
short time he fails. Another has none of these
advantages and yet in "a short time builds up "a
large and extensive establishment. One of
these latter individuals is our enterpriSny
merchant, J. NJ. Emerson. When asked by Us
to what he attributed his success in business he
replied, that it was by fair and impartial deal
ing in all his business transactions; by adVertiS-
ing and giving the public just what he advcr-
tised, and by not asking too much for any art-
Gle i'm his stOck,alsO by giving the customer any
advantage he might, by careful buying for
step in to buy he would deal as fairly as
though the highest and loftiest person were
purchasing.
No doubt MIR EmersOn's Xiews are correct.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Books for the HOLIDAYS.

There are thousands of pretty things that
bring happiness to the recipient, but there is
nothing that prOlOngs the delight of anticipa-
ton so much as book: Were the question
asked what presents of former years are now
most valued in the household. the answer
would be almost invariably, the books, for they
never become out of fashion, and never grow
old And those desiring to make holiday pres
ents should call at the well known establish
ment of Mic Tengg. 2lS West Commerce street
He has the largest stock of books ever brought
to the city, suitable for all ages and sexes,
for young or old, grave or gay. Poetry, his
tory, fiction. travels, in fact everything in the
book line, including Bibles, prayer books,
hymnals etc, in binding. either simple or ele-
giant, suitable for all conditions. in addition
10 books he keeps an elegant stock of velvet
and plush albums, autograph albums, scrap
books, velvet frames, gold pens etc. A beau
tiful line of silk frnged Christmas cards, very
handsome. Beautiful writing desks and work
boxes. fancy glass paper weights and inkstands.
fine selection of hand bags and leather goods,
and all kinds of games, either for indoor or
outdoor sport. In addition he keeps full line
of stationery, including everything in that line
To those looking for holiday presents, his es-
tablishment lis the place. 1-9-t jan
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
THREE THEFTS A DAY.
The Average Which william Brown Kept
Up TIL He Got in Jail.

william Brown, a slim man with light COM
ple1ion, is in Jail, charged with stealing. Day
before yesterday he stole pair of blankets
worth IS from 7. c. FrOst's store on Main
plaza Yesterday morning he appropriated
two shoes hanging outside Solomon Deutsch's
establishment. Then in the afternoon, he eX-
amined several pairs of pants at Eisners store.
corner OF Main and Flores streets, selected one,
folded IT up, put it under his coat and walked
away. Mr.. Eisner had seen him take the pants
and now followed him. He was caught in front
or ElmendOrf's store and compelled to re-
turn the stolen property, then let go.
A few minutes afterwards Officer b. Buckley
learned what had TRANSFERRED and at once began
pursuing the thief. While so engaged he met
Hesse, a bill-pOster, who complained that
Brown had sold him shoes which, on going to
Deutschs store to get mates for, he heard had
been stolen. Brown was finally traced to a
barrel-house and there arrested. The blankets
he had stolen from Frost were in the care Of
the proprietor, and were gotten from him.
After Browns arrest Officer Buckley was in
formed that coat worth $l2 had been stolen
from in front of Haas & Oppenheimer's store.
This coat he found on Browns back
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
The Lease of tho Rive

The committee to whom was referred the
bids for the lease of the river front on Losoya
street reported the bids and in favor of Mr..
Burns bid being the best
His honor had been taken with a choking fit
and had to abandon the chair before this cues
ton came up, so that Alderman Dryer was
called to preside. Dwyer wanted to know if
there was provision against the buildings to be
erected beng an obstruction to the river. His
honor, who was in the back ground came for
ward and stated that he had sketched some
Dwyer subsidized
Caldwell moved that final action be post
poned until next meeting to allow the aldermen
to fully consider It,
This was u strange motion and would mako
1t appear that the leasing of the property had
not been openly considered in the council: but
we JAKE It that like great many other things
done by the council, it was not duly considered,
put simply passed at the suggestion Of Ibis
honor
Copeland said he had opposed the leasing,
be favored giving it to him. For a candidate
for mayor Copeland can get on more sides of Q
question than any man in the city council
Mr.. Mauerman advocated the leasing and
said that the drawing of the building furnished
~ Mr. Burns was guarantee that it would
cost at least 5000. Now the idea that a. 5000
lron-clad lime depot, would be an ornament,
and therefore sufficient inducement for the
publicl
To the credit OF the council it postponed ac-
rOn.it won't be acted on now until the cleo
ton Ia over.
But looked at in the light as a speculation,
even we condemn the action of the city coun-
Gil in renting street front of over 100 feet for
ny per month-in the very heart of the
city; II this property is rentable it is worth a
great deal more than that This legislatinp ten
years ahead should be done very carefully.
But we contend that the city needs space
more than 1t does mOney-it needs all the
breathing room possible; and this strip is not
the private property of the corporation is q
part OF the public highway and not convertible
to private use.
as we nave said before, let the city plant
bed of verbenas and tube roses there. to reRale
the weary citizen with breath Of nature and
not allow lime depot to be built SO as to OBJ
struct the view of the public
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Christmas at San Fernando Cathedral.

The Christmas services at San Fernando will
be of an attractive character. On Sunday, at
midnight, Farmers mass in Ii fiat will be pres
ented. in which the celebrated baritone solo,
Les Rameaux, composed by NJ. Faivre princi-
pal tenor of the Paris opera, will be rendered
by Mr.. II. Dmmick. On Christmas day pom
titical high mass will be celebrated at 1870 a.
M when MOZart's twelfth mass will be rem
uerea IN nts oi1trety WIN iuli ch3rus orches
comprises select members of the Eighth United
States Cavalry band, under the leadership of
Mr.. II. Wilmer. Professor kreutner will pre-
side at the organ, and the whole will he con-
Quoted by Professor Barbour, organist and
chOirmaster of the cathedral. The perform
ance, it is alleged, will be the best ever heard
i'm the state
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Restaurant Brunswick,

VIM. Pell has just opened his recherche res
taurant in part of the green front saloon build
ing. He will delight in serving epicurcans with
pOrter-hOuse steaks, fine chops, all kinds of
Saddle rock oysters on the half shell and other
wise, fresh salt water fish and all kinds of game
that the season gives. A lunch counter loaded
with all the good viands of the market is con-
nected with the establishment Mr.. Pell has
also taken charge of the lunch counter of the
Vaudeville, and under the arrangement now
complete will run two complete sets of attend
ents, cooks, walters and all. One visit to him
will assure all who wish to enjoy strictly first
class fare. Fine wines and liquors of all kinds
can he had ll-l1-3m
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
The CitV Engineer.

In his report on the complaint of DR.. Herff.
acknowledged the fact that blackberry street
is seven ard One-haf varas too far west in
front of three blocks above Nolan street. But
instead of recommending a correction of the
mistake, he requests the council to adopt the
wrong lines, as the council had already adopted
that of all the lots fronting on the west side of
blackberry street seven and nc-half Varas
shall be cut off. Adams & Wickes are much in
tereSted i'm this affair. According to the map
of the city assessor, they would lose a strip OF
land seven and One-half varas in width and
over LOCO varas i'm length. X.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Retail Dealers

or San Antonio and vicinity can invest their
cash to special advantage and to their interest
by going to Famous" No. 5, West Commerce
hosiery, fancy goods. ladies' and gents fur
nlshlng goods etc. These goods are received
from hrst-class auction establishments of Saint
Louis, and can be had at rates to astOnish the
natives. Peddlers full supplies always on
Aanu. /, MARKS & Co
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Swinging Doors.

Many of our saloons have swinging doors,
which open in or out and when they open upon
the sidewalk are likely to be a first-class nuis-
ance. His honor" Mayor French undertook
in one instance to suppress this nuisance at the
Jewel Saloon, next door to the SantOne club
room. BY Ibis honor's" personal intervention
in this instance public attention is called to Il
number of other establishments equally as
publicly situated that have not been visited by
the maYOr
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Railroad Rumble

X. s. Watham, manager of the Gould system
in Mexico, arrived from Laredo this morning.
Hunter, right of way agent for the Interna
tiOnal railway, who is expected here
from Palestine this evening or tomorrow.
Mr.. Watham endeavored to secure the servi-
ceS of Maj G. j. Gooch, the attorney for the
international, as an assistant. but Maj. GOoch
declined the offer. He then telegraphcd to Mr..
Hunter, Offering him, it is said, $1,000 year to
assist him in his work. Mr.. Hunter has not
vet replied.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
The Arbeiter VOrein.

This association will give Christmas enter
tainment on the evening of Monday the 18th
December at their hall on East Commerce
street, consisting of two plays, Die Schoenc
Muellerin" and "ManSOll den Teufel NIGHT an
a ball a Christmas tree and cotiliion. A great
deal of pleasure is promised by the committee
as everything is being done to make the even
ing one Of pleasure and success. Give them
q call. Tickets as usual. l2-2l-3t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
just Arrived, at Louis L.mbert,s

opposite hotel Maverick, a car load of fine
goods Tor the holidays, viz; Assorted candies.
nuts raislns, malaga grapes, currents citrOu.
oranges, apples, cocOanutS, cranberries, mince
meat, (eifleS, preserves, cream cheese fresh
DUCK wheat, honey, dairy and Goshen butter,
etc, at lowest prices. I9o0 - ~
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
An Elegant Place for Sale.

Any one DESTROYS of purchasing one of the
most Deautlfuliy located private residences in
Austin can address the undersigned. The
grounds are ample, and great expense and care
has been given to the cultivation of Ornament
tai shru66ery. The place would be excellent
vate residence. It'll JAS p. NEwCOMB.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses for marriage were issued to-day to
the fOllOwing-named persons:
T. l.. McIlvane and Miss NJ. S. Yancey.
Morgan l.. Lewis (cOlOredD and Eliza II. Hes
kins (cOlOred.
Xavier HOfaner and Lydia StOll.
William Henry Tolker and Sophie Caroline
Ellermann.
Merritt Taylor (coloredD and Sarah Cotton
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Casino Balls.

The Casino Association will give children's
fancy dress bali Tuesday night, December 18th,
commencing at 5 o'clock. A ball and banquet
will also be given night of December 31st for
grown folks. See advertisement elsewhere.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Lost or Stolen,

One small black-and-tan bitch; ears I'M
cropped; had on when strayed new steel col
lar with five feet OF chain attached. a reward
will be paid to any one returning to $40 avenue
C. or to A. C. HerndOn at Hugo l. SchmetZers.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Read, Read, Read.

A. Kahn Co. s drawing will take place on
Thursday, December p, at s p. m, at Sim
Harris cigar store. There are several tickets
left and they will be presented to customers
until December p. Goods ordered from the,
country will be accompanied by tickets until
the ~ only. l2-lS-tt
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21

Buckles of silver, gold. jet, bronze and pearl
are used to ornament bonnets, hats, dresses
and slippers.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
Diamonds! Diamonds I,

Eighty thousand dollars worth on consign-
ment, for few days, at extremely low prices
CritZer Bros, Main plaza. Do not fail TO see
them before purchasing.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
N. WHITTIER,

Photographic rooms on Commerce street are
the bon ton of the city. His new and beauti-
full specimens of pictures, from the smallest
IOcket to large life size portraits are superb
see him before you see Others and save trouble
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21

Handsome opera cloaks are made of Otto
man silk, matelasse figured silk, brocaded vel
vet, or plain plush and velvet. Some of these
wraps have pointed hoods and others round
ones.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
They Should Call Earlier.

Two young gentlemen called at the residence
of young lady on Garden street last night
about nine o'clock, and found the folks had
gone to bed. The three brothers were printing
their guns, expecting to give the supposed bur-
glars Il warm reception.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
For Sale.

The twO-stOry hard-rOck building, cOmpris.
ing Nos. rs and 240 on Market street FOI
particulars apply at 240 Market street
R-2l-lm PEREIDA BROTHERS
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21

Some of the new redingotes have small
shoulder capes that are caught up gracefully
on the left shoulder.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21
X OFF, Attention,

Meeting for nominating officers tonight.
Full attendance of members requested. Also
work in second third ranks. BY order.
G.. III. CLIFFORD, W. C..
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21

the Chinese invasion of northwestern Mexico,
especially Chihuahua, where they build and
run hotels, build and run factories. and run
the natives out of all business they go into.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-12-21

Fleece-lined silk gloves are more suitable
for wear with a muff or fur lined circular
than kids.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-11-12
Have Animals Abstract Ideas?
London Nature.

From the time of Locke downs
ward, the question, How far animals
have the power of abstraction? has
often been discussed. Locke him.
self maintained that "The having of
general ideas is that which puts a
perfect distinction between man and
beast, and is an excellency which the
faculties of brutes do by no means
attain to" And this view is warmly
advocated by Prof Max Muller and
other living thinkers. On the other
hand, Mr. Romanes, who has made
the subject of Animal Intelligence a
special study, writes: ''Give cat or
dog some kind of meat or cake
which the animal has never met with,
and the careful examination which
the morsal undergoes before it is
consigned to the mouth, proves that
the animal has properly abstract
ideas of sweet, bitter, hot, nauseous,
or, in general, good for eating and
bad for eating-that is abstract ideas
of quality apart from the object ex,
amined-the motive of the examina-
ton clearly being to ascertain which
general idea of quality is appropriate
to the particular object examined" :
A dog lying asleep upon the
hearth>rug hears outside the window
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-11-12
Who IL Mrs. WinslOwf

As this question Is frequently asked, we will
simply say that she is lady who for Vi wards OF
forty years has untiringly devoted her time and
:al nts as Female Physician and nurse, principal
ly ameng children She has especially studied the
COZ stitution and wants Of this numerous class, ana
as result of this effort. and practical knowledge
obtained In lifetime spent as nurse and pnysf
Clan she has com Ounded a soothing syrup, for
children teethiny. 1t Rates like magfc-giVing
rest an6 health. and is moreover. sure to regulate
the bowels. In cons 0uence Of this article. Mrs.
winslow is becoming world-renowned as benefac-
tor OF her race children certain do RISE UP and
BILE her especially is this thu In this city.
Vast quaint ties Of the Soothing Syrup are DAILY sold
and us b. re. We think Mrs. Winslow has Inn
mo talzed her name BY his invaluable article, and
we sine rely believe thousands IL chill rem have
been saved from IN early grave BY Its timely use,
and that miIlions yet mbor win share Its benefits.
and uni.e In calm her blessed. No MOTHER has
discharged her duty to her suffering little one. In
our opinion, until she has given Il the benefit Of
Mrs. winslow's 30 thing Syrup. Try Il mothers
TRY 1T Now.-Ladie's Visitor, New York Clu. Sold
hy I'll DruGg1sts. - eaniD bot1iA
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-11-12
ALICE HARRISON.
Cornersville, Marshal CO., Tenn.
DRUGGISTS SELL IT.

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