davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

We advise our friends when they go 10 San
Antonio to stop at the new st. Leonard
Hotel" on the south side of Main plaza, where
they will find handsomely furnished rooms, an
excellent table aud every home comfort, all
for the reasonable sum of 81 and ~ 80 per day,
according to the rooms occupied. No where
in the South eau the same accommodations be
found for the money. stock men viii please
make a'nOtc of this. VIZ 3fn
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12
1884.
HARPER'S MAGAZINE.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harpers Magazine begins Its sixty eighth
volume with the December number. IL IL the
most popular illustrated periodical In America
and England, always fully abreast OF the times
in it's treatment OF subjects OF current social
and Industrial interest, and always advancing
its standard of literary, artistic ana mechanical
excellence. Among It's attractions Tor 1881 are;
u new serial novel by william Hack, Illus
trated By Abbey; IA new novel by Il. r. ho', IL
Illustrated by Gibson and Dielman; descriptive
illustrated papers by George IL. BouRhion,
Frank ID. Mlllet, O. ii. Farnham, and others;
important historical and biographical papers;
Heade, Sc.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE Gull, Colorado and Santa Fe railroad
has issued a pamphlet under the head of
Roundup Of Facts" in which are a num-
Der Of most complimentary and commentary
letters from shippers, bearing testimony to the
success which has attended their shipments Of
cattle over that route and showing the facilities
possessed by the road for the hauling oil any
number Of cars. This road claims to be ''the
cattle route of Texas" and from the good
words spoken for it by cattle men, would
seem to indicate that it was all and more than
was claimed. Mr.. Oscar G. Murray is the
efficient general passenger and freight agent
of the road, which accounts for its popularity.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

Messrs. Byrnes & Kerr, ms contractors for the
Fletcher Composition gravel roofing are pre-
pared to an all orders. The roof Ia proven by
thorough investigation, long use and thousands
OF testimonials to be the most economical,
durable and hest FIRE roof In the market. The
closest scrutiny IA Invited. Office No. $50 Com
mprrc street. ll-9tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

Tho proof OF the pudding is not In chewing
the string but in having nm opportunity to test
the article direct. &. Schasse, A. Dreiss and H.:
DR.. Bosankos Cough and Lung Syrup for each
and every one who ia afflicted with Coughs,
Colds, Asthma. Consumption or any Lung
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

nc. Schasse, l.. Orynski, or A. Dreiss, drug
gists do not succeed Il Is not for the want Of
faith. Thoy have such faith In DR.. BosankO's
Cough and Lung Syrup asa reinedyfor Coughs
Colds, Consumption and Lung Affections, that
they will Rivc n trial bottle free TO each and
every one who Ia In need OF medicine OF this
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12
Harper's Periodicals.
PER YEAR

Postage free to all subscribers In the United
States or Canada.
The volumes OF the Magazine begin with the
numbers of June and December of each year.
when no time Is specified, II will be understood
that the subscriber wishes TO begin with the
current number.
The last eight volumes of Harpers Magazine,
In neat cloth binding, will be sent by mail,
postpaid, on receipt of 50 90 per volume.
Cloth cases, for binding, 90 cents each-by mall,
postpaid.
Index to Harpers Magazine, alphabetical,
analytical and classified, Tor volumes l TO 20,
inclusive, from June, 1850, to juno, 1880, one
vol, Svo, cloth, 81 90.
Remittances should be made by postoffce
money order or draft, o avoid chance of loss
Newspapers are not o. copy this advertise
ment without the express order OF Harper q
Brothers. Address,
HARPER 4 BROTHERS, New York
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE tariff question is still worrying the
Democratic party, but the people have settled
ii in favor Of the Republicans.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

MAGGIE Cox was not caught in San Anto-
MO as the press states. Truth is a rare article
in some newspaper Offices.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

IT WAS too bad to tell the public that the
editor OF the Waco Examiner once edited the
News and the Post
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

NUMEROUS papers in TEXAS have followed
the example Of the Gazette 10 landing the
beautiful sunsets OF the past month Fort
Worth Gazette. The Gazette must get out Of
this stuck-up 81 am that am" way it has
fallen into of late, II it does not care to be-
come the butt Of all the newspapers in the
State. Editors and other persons surely can
observe and admire lovely sunset, which is
in plain view, without having the Gazette set
them the example" The Gazette cannot
Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

The Dallas Times critieises the message Of
President Arthur. The force Of impudence
could 60 no farther.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE fool killer is needed very badly at the
Office Of the DallagTimes.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

one square, 8 lines 81 for FIRST insertion; Is
for each Subsequent Insertion.
Special notices next to reading matter sl.5O
per square, each Insertion. Eight lines or less,
one SQUARE
Reading matter, local column, 20 cents per
line first Insertion aud cents after FIRST week.
Per month ~ cents line.
Advertisers curtallng tho term for which
they have contracted will pay regular rates for
that bme during which their Advertisement
temains In the paper.
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS sI.OO per inch
Tor first Insertion, 70 cents for each subseq ent
Insertion
TRUSTEES SALES, SlOO per inch for
drst insertion, and Is cents per inch for each
<tihsequen insertion. Trustees sales ordered
FOR weekly charged same as Legal advertise
,nents.
urHome advertising payable on FIRST Of each
Month. Transient advertising payable IN ad-
0Ence. Only metal cuts printed, for which an
aItra charge OF 80 per cent ia made.
C-B. =. JOHNSON is duly authorized TO
,olioit and collect for TUE SAN ANTONIO LGGHT.
subeoribeB not receiving their paper Will
alsase make complaint to him or at the Office.
Subscribers are warned not to pay their
subscription except upon presentation of u
aroperly reoeiDted bill from this office.
THOMAS u. JOHNSON,
business Manager.
Entered at postofiice AZ San Antsnio, Texas,
M seoond-claas matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12
MURPHY n SHELTON,
1884.
HARPER'S WEEKLY.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harpers Weekly stands at the head Of American
Illustrated weesly journals BY its bipartisan posi-
ton in politics. its admirable Illustrations, its care
fully chosen serials short stories, sketches and poems
contributed by the foremost artists and author Of the
day,t carries instruction and entertainment to thou
sands Of American homes.
Il will always be the aim Of the publishers to make
Harper's Weekly the most popular and attractive
family newspaper IN the world, and in pursuance Of
this design TO present constant improvement In all
those features which have gained for it the conf
denee, sympathy and support Of ts large army Of
readers
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12
AMERICAN House,
BOerne, Tex, A.W. Barr, Prop.

Persons wishing TO spend the fall and winter
in the country VIII find at this house as many
home comforts as can be found anywhere.
Well ventilated rooms best OF beds and moro
vorandah promenade than any other house In
the State. Pure well and cistern water. As a
health resort Boerne has no equal In Texas,
especially for pulmonary complaints. Our
facilities are Rood-frst- cass stage coaches,
daily mails and telegraph S-l3-tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

ALDERMAN STORY has been and is a serious
clogg upon the progress Of San Antonio and
is too much Of an antedeluvian to "cateh on
to" the car Of progress. A Council composed
Of such men would ruin the business progress
of San Antonio n twelve month. lie repre-
sents his own notions and not those Of his
constituents.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

As REGARDS the proposition to remove the
ashes Of Ben Milan from Milan square to
the cemetery, a number OF prominent citizens,
both in the city and the country, have called
upon the LIGHT and asked that protest be
entered against it. His remains were buried
where he fell, and some years ago were re-
moved to their present resting place, and it
would be far more fitting that a monument be
erected over them in Milan square than the
scheme advocated
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12
Harper's Periodicals.
PER YEAR

We E'177'7V77T '''''' ''77' ~ "
Postage paid on all subscribers in the United
States or Canada.
The Volumes the Weekly begin with the first
Number for January Of each year When no time
is mentioned il will be understood that the subscriber
wishes to commence with the Number next after the
receipt Of order
The last -Four Annual Volumes Of Haper'sWeekly
in neat cloth binding, will be sentb by mail, postage
paid, or by express free Of expense provided the
freight does not exceed one dollar per volume) for
81 W per volume.
Cloth Cases for each volume, suitable for binding,
will be sent by mail postpaid on receipt OF ~ each.
Remittances should be made by Post-Oiice Money
Order or Draft, to avoid chance Of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this Advertisement
without the express order Of Harper Brothers.
Address, HARPER & BROTHERS, New York
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12
PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT sunday Al
40 EAST COMMERCE. STREET.

DELIvERED by carriers throughout the city
- at 10 Cents Per Week, payable TO our
agent. Single copios for sale by newsboys at
Scents.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE Waco Examiner is entirely at fault in
surmising that the LIsHT is trying to SOW
discord between Northern and Southern
Democrats" That task was performed by
the election Of Carlisle, upon the platform Of
"tariG for revenue only" II the LIGHT was
10 be "tekled with straw" the Examiner
would be invited to tickle us. The wit Of
the Examiner is not visible even by the aid
Of microscope.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

though the stage driver was in partnership
with the solitary robber on horseback. The
driver has never made the least bit Of resis.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE fence cutting question is bound to dis
rupt the Democratic party of Texas and to
consigu hundreds Of leaders to their political
graves
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER ~, 1883.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

II THE Waco Examiner does not whistle
down brakes, and slow up. the 'machine"
will sue out a writ de lunatico inquirendo
against it. The Examiner is running amuck,
like tipsy Malay, only its weapon is both
dull and blunt. 1t even attacks the Times,
which, as everybody knows, is the extract
and concentrated essence OF Democracy.
made after the recipe Of John c. Calhoun and
JEFF Davis.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE Express was for protection and Ran
dali and made a manful fight for them, and
the Carlisle papers are unjust and unieeling
in exulting over the fallen aud discounted.
In year from now the Express can twit the
Bourbons for having defeated their party
solely to elect Carlisle. Time, with its whirli-
gig, equalires things wonderfully.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THK LIGHT has received communication
from some one on the subject Of the proposed
street railway extension up North Flores
street, but as the writer does not give his
name the article found its way to the waste
basket. Anonymous letters are no good,
however well written they may be.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

GOVERNOR IRELAND favored the "old
ticket" and by so doing. confessed himself to
be fossilized politician. How does he stand
on the tariff question and fence cutting?
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

BLACK Hollow, near Gainesville, Cook
county, Texas, is getting to be as famous for
robberies as Hounslow Heath, in the vicinity
of London, was century past. The reported
robbinR Of the mail at this point looks as
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12


MAGGIE Cox was not caught in San Anto-
MO as the press states. Truth is rare article
in some newspaper Offices.
IT WAS too bad to tell the public that the
editor OF the Waco Examiner once edited the
News and the Post.
THE tariff question is still worrying the
Democratic party, but the people have settled
II in favor Of the Republicans.
THE fence cutting question is bound to dis
rupt the Democratic party of Texas and to
consigu hundreds Of leaders to their political
graves.
GOVERNOR IRELAND favored the "old
ticket" and by so doing. confessed himself to
be fossized politician. How does he stand
on the tariff question and fence cutting2
THE Waco Examiner foreshadows war on
Culberson and Wellborn next year for ex-
pressing a preference for Randall. It is
biting Off tobacco than it can chew"
THE Galveston Print must have been on
spree; II credits the Times with an article from
the LIGHT. The LIGHT is a rich one in good
things to spare a few to its neighbors Who
are in need.
WE should esteem it an act Of simple
justice from our contemporaries when they
utilize our column of compiled State items, by
clipping from it, to give US the proper credit.
1t will give them only little trouble to do so,
and will lessen the strain on their consciences.
THE man who does not believe Alderman
Belknsp's proposition to expend $4,000 in
improving the streets and build sewers, should
at once take stroll down those two seas of
mud commonly called Commerce and Hous-
Ten streets, and be convinced Of his error.
THE Bourbons will need the aid of the
Houston Post very badly in 1854. The illb-
eril and ungenerous treatment shown the
Dallas Herald, Houston Post and Galveston
News is enough to disgust all thinking men
with Bourbon Democracy. It is simply a
monstrous persecution.
The LIGHT has received a communication
from some one on the subject Of the proposed
street railway extension up North Flores
street, but as the writer does not give his
name the article found its way to the waste
basket ANONYMOUS letters are M good
however well written they may be.
THE Express was for protection and Ran.
dali and made a maniul fight for them, ant
the Carlisle papers are unjust and unieelin.
in exulting over the fallen and discounted
In year from now the Express can twit tn,
Bourbons for having defeated their part,
solely TO elect Carlisle. Time, with its whirli
gig, equalizes things wonderfully.
THE Fort Worth Gazette and several Bour
bon newspapers are much troubled about Ton
Ochiltree, but as he was elected in despite @
them, and has never asked to have them an
pointed his guardians, they might as well IL
Tom Ochiltree ''paddle his own canoe" an
tweed his own row." Major OchiltTee n
doubt can take care Of himself in any crowd.
BLACK HOLLOW, near Gainesville, Coo
county, Texas, is getting TO be as famous fc
robberies as Hounsow Heath, in the yicinit
Of London, was a century past. The reporte
robbinR Of the mail at this point looks a
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12
1884.
HARPER'S BAZAAR.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Bazaar is at once the most brilliant and
useful Household Journal in existence 1t is the
knowledged arbttr of fashion in this country. Its
fashion plates the newest and most stylish and
its pattern sheet supplements and economic sugges-
tons alone worth many times the cost Of the sub
scrption It's illustrations Of art needlework are
from the best Its literary and artistic merits
Of the highest order. Its stories, poems and es
says by the first American and European Authors
Its choice pictures would fill portfolios, and its
humorous cuts the most am using to be found in
any journal in America. host Of brilliant novelties
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE Bourbons will need the aid Of the
Houston Post very badly in 1854. The ilib-
eril and ungenerous treatment shown the
Dallas Herald, Houston Post and Galveston
News is enough to disgust all thinking men
with Bourbon Democracy. It is simply a
monstrous persecution.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

We should esteem it an act of simple
justice from our contemporaries when they
utilize our column of compiled State items, by
clipping from it, to give US the proper credit.
1t will give them only little trouble to do so,
aud will lessen the strain on their consciences.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE man who does not believe Alderman
BelknaP's proposition to expend $4,000 in
improving the streets and build sewers, should
at once take a stroll down those two seas of
mud commonly called Commerce and Hous-
ts1 streets, and be convinced of his error.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

The BRENNAN Banner says; TEXAS has
large delegation in Congress this session and
she is moving in the important matter Of recog-
milton Senator Coke has introduced two
bills providing for public buildings in Texas,
one at San Antonio and the other at Waco.
Colonel Ochiltree will introduce bill for pub
lie buildings at Brownsville, and he has al
ready introduced bill requiring the Commits
sioner Of Agriculture to inquire into the dis
eases of Sheep
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

The Fort Worth Gazette and several Bour.
bon newspapers are much troubled about Tom
Ochiltree, but as he was elected in despite Of
them, and has never asked 10 have them APP
pointed his guardians, they might as well let
Tom ochiltTee ''paddle his own canoe" and
tweed his own row." Major OchiltTee no
doubt can take care Of himself 10 any crowd.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

Entered at postofhce at San Antsnio, Texas,
NJ seoond-caas matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE Waco Examiner foreshadows a war on
Culberson and Wellbon next year for ex-
pressing a preference for Randall. It is
'bi,ing off more tobacco than it can chew"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

THE Galveston Print must have been on
spree; II credits the Times with an article from
the LIGHT. The LIGHT is a rich one in good
things to spare few to its neighbors who
are in need.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-12

' EhTTHINU HATES.
ONE PRICn-No DEVIATION.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-09-22
Shutdown Squibs.

WHITE DAY, Sept. 19.-The recent
rains cause things to wear more
cheerful appearance.
The cattle and sheep market has
been brisk in this section for the
past two weeks.
Z. w. S Mundell has erected new
stable on his lot. John Holland did
the work.
c. G. Howell commences a series
Of singing schools at this place Thurs
day night.
Thos. +. Watson accompanied by
Misses Addie and May are in attend
ance at the Clarksburg Fair this
week.
Della Carter Of Mt. Harmony was
visiting relatives in this place last
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Blake Watson returned to
school at Staunton last week. She
was accompanied AZ far as Winches
ter by her brother Lem, who will
again attend school there the coming
year.
Some preparations are being made
to hold celebration at Pine Grove,
between the school at that place and
the one at Laurel Flat.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-09-22
Morgan District.

SICK Hollow, Sept. 1.-THE picnic
at Melons Chapel passed off nicely
Mr.. f. Breakiron opened the pro-
gramme by discussing properly the
weakness Of the Church. A piece Of
music was then given by the choir
led by Il. nj. Baker. Mr.. Baker then
made q pithy address, after which
dinner was served. The number Of
chicks eaten was innumerable. After
dinner the audience listened to an
address delivered by J. L. Hall. Mr.
Hall explained the responsibility Of
the whole universe for its condition
Miss A. Fl. Peterson gave y select
reading, Miss Ella Breakiron else
read selection. The remainder Of
the programme was a recitation by
Miss Emma Peterson and an essay
by Mrs. Carrie Hall. The closing
address, by Rev. w. j. Shapes, was
listened to attentively, especially by
the children. The congregation was
then dismissed by Mr.. Sharps; but
it SO happened that the majority Of
the youngsters did not go home al
once, but stayed until late in the
evening; enjoying themselves in social
games. All went home feeling tina,
they had enjoyed themselves.
The boys and girls met at VIM
POOLS one night last week and had a
grand old time cutting apples and
'.peeling the willow"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-09-22

LECTURE ASSOCIATION. Pursuant to
previous announcement, number OF
the citizens of Morgantown met on
Monday evening in the lecture room
Of the M. E. Church, to take steps
toward the organization of Lecture
Association.
Prof. VIM. P. Wiley was called to
the chair, and at his request the OBJ
ject Of the meeting was stated by
Prof. d. B. Purinton.
After some miscellaneous discus
sion, on motion, it was resolved to
effect permanent organization, and
in pursuance thereof the following
officers were elected:
Prof. VIM. P. Wiley, President;
Maj. Jas. N. Lee, Corresponding Sec
rotary; Thos. E. Hodges, Recording
Secretary.
On melton, the officers Of the As
ISOLATION, with DR.. L. S. Brock and
r. E. Fast, were constituted COM
mittee to prepare plan Of organiza-
ton and report at the next meeting.
On motion, adjourned to meet in
the lecture room of the NJ. e Church,
Thursday evening, Sept. 80, 1t Z
O'Clock. w. p. WILEY,
T. K. HODGES, President.
Rec. Sec'y.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-09-22
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court
of Monongalia County, West Virginia, rem
dered on the 2lst day Of June, 1883, in
the chancery cause of I. Morrow Arnold
against Josiah Randol and others. the un-
dersigned, appointed by said decree, a
Special Commissioner for tho purpose,
will on
Tuesday, October 9th, 1858,
that being the first day of the next October
term OF said Court, sell thit certain
Tract of TAO Acres OF Land,
lying on Tibbs Run, In Union District in
said County, being the same lind described
in said decree and the same that WINS con-
veyed by John W. Moore md wife IN the
said Josiah Randol by decd Of record dated
18th Of December, 1880.
TERMS OF SALEi
LIST, Enough OF the purchase money to
pay the costs Of said suit and the costs and
commissions of sale shall be in cash.
I'd, The residue shall be on q credit Of
6. ~ and Is months after date of sale with
interest from the date of sale, the purchaser
to execute bonds or notes for said deferred
installments with good personal security.
JOSEPH MoRELAND,
Sept. 8, 1885, Special Com'r
7, A. Raymond, Clerk Of the Circuit Court
of Monongalia County. do hereby certify
that bond and security has been given by
the above Special Commissioners o. required
by law. A. RAYMOND,