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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-21
Resi- Custom work. Root, and shoes

On December Is. Finder will leave it
at FOard x Stokes, and get $3.50 reward.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-21
Turnished Rooms to Rept.
For q Neat Fitting boot

Apply to Mrs. Henry, in Carruthers'
over G.. W. Hume's store.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
ArtIstIc Improvement.

Mr.. c. II. Mueller had added two beautiful
show windows TO his store on Commerce street.
In one is shown very fine water
color paintings In the other select stock of
artists materials. His stock of artists and
painters materials is complete, and en-
braces material for oil and water color paint
ing lead pencil drawing, crayon and pastel
painting, porcelain and china decoration
chrome photography, wax flowers, decorative
art coach painting. Artists fine brushes, mathe-
NAUTICAL Instruments, oil and water color paint
ings. EngraVings and chromos surpasses any
thing yet seen in Texas. Students and low
ers of art in its various types should see this
elegant stock. He has the largest and best
selected stock of picture frames and mould
ings all sizes, ever brought TO San Antonio,
which he offers at extremely low figures.
He has the sole agency for the well known and
most durable Asbestos" paints ready for use.
The color and durability of these paints
are admitted by those who are au-
thOrity i'm such matters to be tine
highest grade in the market. His stock
of oils, paints and wall paper Is complete
and his supply of window glass of every size
and description is very large. by calling at
2O5 Commerce street, the public can be pleased
in any of the lines mentioned as well as in the
low prices, which are n rule of the house.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
Important to the Travelling Public

Go to the Central hotel of San Antonio.
Frst-Because being recently finished and
furnished in the neatest style, with the cool
and airy halls and electric light, IL is the most
comfortable place in the city.
SecOnd-Because being in the very centre of
the city, between the two depots, with street
cars in front and stages and hacks to all points,
il is the most convenient TO business and
pleasure.
Third-Because under the same management
for the last 10 years, you can get more infor-
nation about the country and people.
Fourth Because II IL the only trst-class ho-
lei i'm the city at 81 10 $150 per day, and ii is to
your interest upon the principle that dollar
saved is Il dollar made.
Buses leave this hotel for every train and
stages and hacks for Bandera, Pleasanton,
Stockdale and intermediate points daily at a.
IN. Except Sundays, and Helena and points
south Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Z
"A. m, and Boerne and points north daily at D
n. III.
This hotel is provided with postonice, and
all mail to its care delivered daily at 10 Il. M.
and p. m except Sundays, when the Office
itself is open from III TO IL a. IN.
English, German, French and Spanish Ian
guages spoken.
RAILROAD DEPARTURES.
Sunset, east, II a. IN. and 4:35 p. m.
Sunset, west, $40 p. IN.
international and Great Northern, north,
7:1b q. m. and 2 p. m.
International and Great Northern, south, 0
y. III. ~. BAKER,
4-26-lm, Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of
weight in the back, loins and lower part of the
abdomen, causing the patient to suppose he
has some affection of the kidneys or neighbor-
ing organs. At times symptoms of Indigestion
stomach, etc. moisture like perspiration,
producing very dsagrecable itching, partic-
ularly ut night after getting warm In bed, is a
Itching Piles yield at once to the application of
DIR. BOsankos Pile Remedy, which acts directly
upon the parts affected, absorbing the HumOrs
allaying the intense itching, and etfecting a
permanent cure where all other remedies have
failed Price 80 cents. Sold by @. Schasse, A.
Dreiss and l.. OrynaI.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19

On the south side of Main plaza, is now opened
to the public and prepared to receive guests.
This house has been refurnished and put in
tirst-clase order and guests will find every
house is done upon the European plan, aud the
tables are supplied with every luxury and
delicacy to be had I'm the market. The dining
room Is open from a. IN. TO " p. m, and in ad-
ditiOn to regular table meals are served to
order at all hours. Private supper and dining
rooms for families and parties.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
Notice to Contractors.
mAlORS OFFICE, CIrY
SAN ANTONIO. 1'ANas. Nav 10 I9g2

SAN ANTONIO, Texas May IL, 1888
Sealed proposals viii be received at this
Office until IL o'clock m, Saturday, May 20, for
the construction of n sewer from Elmira street
through San Pedro avenue and Romano street,
to the drain ditch, in the rear OF the residence
of Mr.. II. G.. Frost.
All bidders are required to furnish bond of
500 for the faithful carrying on of the con-
tract, ut the same time that the bid is rendered
Full information will be given on application
by the Assistant City Engineer, at whose office
specifications can be seen. W. II. STORY,
6-l2-l4t Mayor Pro Tenn,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19

Want of confidence accounts for half of the
business failures of to-day. G. Schasse, a.
Dreiss and l.. Orynski, druggists, are not liable
to fail for the want of confidence In DR.. Bosan-
kos Cough aud Lung Syrup, for they give
away bottle feee to all who are suffering with
Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Consumption and all
affections of the Throat and Lungs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
A Proclamation.

TO the people of San Antonio and Western
Texas:
Those of you who desire first class picture
of yourself or any member of your family,
or III you have old pictures such as daguerreo-
types ambrotypes or any other style of picture
that you wish copied plain, copied enlarged
and colOred, you can have IL done to your en-
tire satisfaction at Kuhn q Co IS popular gal
lery, No. Acequia street, northwest corner of
Main plaza. 4-20-lm.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19

Time nor tide waits for no man, but the sands
of life continue to flow on and on, year after
year, never stopping, never hesitating In its
work of waste, unless OccasiOned by a Cough,
Cold or some Lung Affection where DIR. Bos-
anko's Cough and Lung Syrup arrests 1t and
makes the span of life its allotted three score
and ten. Go to g. Schasse, A. Dreiss, or l..
Orynski, druggists, and ask them for II free
trial bottle of this medicine. They have them
In UlNn AWAY.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
Notice to Contractors.


MAYORS OFFICE,
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, Tex,
May II, 1888.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Of
flee until IL O'Clock III Saturday, May 20, for
the matchmaking of San Pedro avenue from
Romano TO Warren street. Also for the con-
struction of curbing along said avenue in
accordance with class " A"
Full information will be given on application
by the Assistant City Engineer at whose office
specifications can be seen. w. X. STOREY,
5-l2-t-26. Mayor Pro Tenn.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19

Under the title of the "Republc of
Mexico i'm 1892" work was published in New
York. written in English, by Don Lorenzo Gas
tro, This work consists of one book containing
270 pages, and a map of the Republic, besides
mentioning the capital of States, Estates
ranches mining districts, etc, the num-
her of inhabitants in the principal cities and
towns, the ancient history of the country with
interesting episodes and incidents that present
a great deal of interest TO the reader.-l From
the Monitor Republican, photography, City
of Mexico. 4-5-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
TO BUILDERS

The firm of Martin s. Schryver, of San An
tonic, Texas, one OF the largest lumber dealers
I'm the State, have recently opened II yard in
Eagle Pass, the present terminus OF the Mexi-
can Pacific railroad extension, and have now
on the grounds, and are daily receiving the
largest assortment of lumber I'm West Texas
direct from the mills In Louisiana, East Texas
and Chicago consisting of rough and dressed
boxing, flooring, ceiling, fencing, laths, pal
inRs, shingles doors, sash, blinds, mouldinRs,
mixed paints, etc, etc. In fact everything in
the builders line, TO which the attention of
builders and the public is respectfully invited
On the ground will be found the manager,
3 10 BIN II. Il. MOFFITT.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
What His Mnther,s Spirit Did.

A few nights since a young male friend Of
ours, who from sneering sceptic had be-
come devout believer, retired to rest, after
having his nervous system severely shocked
by the information, through the spirit of his
grandfather, that he would shortly become a
powerful medium. He was in his hrst COM
Portable snooze, when clicking noise in the
direction of the door awoke him. He lis
tened intently for a moment-the noise was
still going on very like the raps Of the spirits
on the table.
"Who's there ?"
There was no answer, and the queer noise
stopped;
No answer.
at must have been spirit" he said to
himself, 81 must be medium. will try"
(Aloud.) "If there is a spirit in the room, it
will signify the same by saying ay-no, that's
not what mean. II there is spirit in the
room, il will please rap three times"
Three very distinct raPs were given in the
direction Of the bureau.
1T is the spirit Of my sister"
No answer.
"Is it the spirit of my mother?"
Three raps.
care you happyH"
Nine raps.
"Do you want anythipgP
A succession of loud raps.
"Will you give any communication if gel
up ?"
No answer.
"Shall hear from you again tomorrow ?''
Raps very loud again in the direction of the
door.
"Shall ever see you ?"
The raps came from the outside of hi:
door.
I He waited long time for an answer to the
last question, but none came. The spirit wa.
gone; and after thinking about this. for ar
ordinary visit, he turned over and fell
asleep.
On getting up in the morning, he founC
that the spirit of his mother had left his pant
down stairs in the hell, and carried off hi
watch, his purse, and his overcoat.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
An Open Letter.
SAN ANTONIO, January l., Is

SAN ANTONIO, January l, 1883.
Drs. j. ]. & W. II. Tobin:
GENTLEMEN: Your Hepatiziue has been
used in my family Tor over year. and
can unhesitatingly say It is the best remedy |
have ever used for any liver trouble or consti-
patton of the bowels. | would not be without
IT, Respectfully, A. W. HOUSTON,
For sale at @. Schasse's and ClayiE's drug
store. 3-Sl-bm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19

Mr.. Park Doe, manufacturing jeweler and
engrnver, has taken store at 40 Houston
street, where he will carry on the business of
a manufacturing and repairing ieweler. Din
cult work and fine engraving speciality.
Trade work from all parts of the State solic-
tied, and satisfaction guaranteed.
@ 2S-tf) PARK DOE,
No. 40 Houston street, San Antonio, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19

Albert Evans, of Bell county, met a man
riding one horse and leading another. Sup
posing him to be horsethief, Evans ordered
him to halt, when the man got off the horse
and ran and was shot dead by Evans. A man
in Bosque county was sent to the penitentiary
for IS years for similar action recently.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
A Card.

How to save money (aud drugs) by taking
Turko- russian baths or steam Bath for your
colds rheumatism, dumb ague and all skin dis
cases. can be found at A. IILlANs,
Corner Commerce and Alamo streets.
Also, Hot and Cold Water Baths at 70 cents
each 4-g-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
An IdyI of the street.

Girl on a ladder,
hopping Of winder;
Long comes a man,
with no one nigh to hinder;
Climbs up the ladder,
Puts his arm around her,
Smacks her on the mouth
A forty horsepower sounder-
Naughty man
The girl turns round
With n sudden chop,
Reaches for the man
To use him for a mop;
Gets a good strong hold,
No one near to hinder,
Coos right ahead
hopping Off the winder-
with the man!
Cincinnati Drummer
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
New Summer Garden.

Mr.. william Ruppersburg has opened cosy
little summer garden, corner of Garden ana
Broom streets, where you can speId n pleasant
evening and procure all the refreshments
usually to be found. Cool beer on draught.
An Invitation to the public extended. 5-l-3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19

The Three Ps.
In the transept OF ST. AIMS church at Augs-
burg, on the stone covering the vault of the
Vohlins, an old patrician and commercial
family, we read the following enigmatical in
scription -
p. p. p.
We give below the key or explanation Of these
mysterious letters -
Piper Peperit Pecuniam.
Pepper produced money!
Pecunia Peperit Pompam.
Money led to luxury.)
Pompa Peperit Pauperiem.
(Luxury brought on povarty)
Pauperies Peperit PIetatem.
Poverty led to piety.)
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
Advertising Directory.

II RUNGE. FLORIST.
l.. FINE PIONEERING PLANTS.
Sales depot at Harnisch * Baers.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19

Watches and jcwelry repaired. Charges rea-
sonable. We take pleasure in showing our
goods, and purchasers are invited to call Sat
iafaction warranted. R4-ly
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-19
international and Great Northern
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio.

LEAVES. ARRIVES.
7:l5 a. IN. 500 p. m.
4:45 y. III. 300 q. m.
$40 p. m. 1000 y. m.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-08-04
HOME COMFORT.
After a Rainy Ride a Country Physician
 Tells What He Thinks O some People.

T wish Co gracirus some eople would learn when they need a doctor and shen they don't, exclaimed Dr. E-, a- he eni cred his house in A cosy little village m the inter of the Ftats of New York. after tedious . ght ride of many miles. T have been down aI ong the mountains to see a man. who the messeu :er said, was very sick sHd not likely to live 't,I morning. unless hs had immediate help; and [. .iund him suffering from a rather sharp attack ot colie. which his family might have rel eyed n ten minu es. if they had grain of sense and one or two simple remedies m th- house. But no; they must re main ignorant as pigs, end wien the least ache or pam takes them, send for a doctor, whether they ever pay him or not"
 Why, Doctor, what kind O, simple remedies as you call them. do you expect people to keep Tn the hous-s'' asked his wifi as sh poured him a cap of hot lea,
 'In this case. answered tse Doctor. If they had only put a BENsON'S CAPCINE POROUS PLASTER on The mans stoi iach. he would have beeu all right m an hour, ans saved me a dreary ride"
 In all ordinary complaints IL cures at once.
 All diseases are eliminated from the system by by what may be roughly csll.d expulsion or 'e1- traction, or by union of -he two processes. Benson'z Plaster promotes bIth. It inc'tes the torpid organs Co act and is its healing sooth- ing intiuencs through the myriad pores of the skin. All other plsstsrs o'ige the patient to wait. They give him hope fir tomorrow. Ben sons plaster gives him helr to-day. Which Is better, do you think? Buy the CAPCINE and keep it in the house. Price cents
 Seabury Johnson, Pharmaceutical Chemists, New York
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-08-04
KetsN ana He Were Onf-

In Sumter county, Georgia, above Gallatin, has lived for many years fam fly, consisting of man and wife, named Caldwell. The couple had lived togeth- CT until each was beginning to totter on the verge of the grave. They owned two farms and ether property. Recent ly, for some cause not yet known, the vile expressed a wish for 8 separation from her husband. The persuasive powers of her friends were of no avail She threatened to appeal 10 the law. When this fact was communicated to her husband, who has an economic turn of mind, he suggested that the costs of a lawsuit might be obviated by a mutual agreement The suggestion met the ap- probation of the wife, and the work of dividing things was at once begun. The husband allowed her to choose the farm of her choice, which she did, taking the best one. Then followed ou equal divi- sion of the horses, the cows, the calves, the mules, the furniture, the bedding. snd the entire household and farmhold effects. including the two yellow dogs and Thomas and puss cat.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-08-04
The Best Fire to BroiI a steak.

Now let us suppose beafsteak to be cooked by radiant heat, with the least possible cooperation of convectiun. To effect this, our source of heat must be a good radiator. Glowing solids are bet ter radiators than ordinary flames; there fore coke, or charcoal, or ordinary coal, after its bltuminOus matter has done its flaming, should be used, and the steak or chop may be placed in front or above a surface of such glowing carbon. In ordinary domestic practice 1t is placed on gridIron above the coal, and there fore 1 will consider this case first The object to be attained Is to raise the juices of the meat throughout about the temperature of lSO degrees Fahr as quickly as possible, Tn order that the cookery may be completed before the water of these juices shall have had time to evaporate to any considerable extent; therefore the meat should be placed as near to the surface of the glowing carbon as possible. But the practical housewife will say that, If placed within two or three inches, some of the fat will be melted and bu D, and then the steak will be smoked. Now, here we require a little more chemistry. There IS smoking and smoklng-smok- ing that produces a detestable flavor, and smoking that does no mischief at all beyond appearances. The flame of an ordinary coaitire is due to the distills- ton and combustion of tarry vapors. If such a flame strikes a comparatively cool surface like that of meat, 1t will condense and deposit thereon a film of crude coal-tar and cOal-naphtha, most nauseous and rather mischievous; but, if the flame toe that which is cause by the combustion of its own fat, the dep osit on a mutton chop will be a httle mutton-oil, on a beefsteak little beef oil, more or less blackened by mutton carbon or beef-carbOn. But these oils and cartoons have no other flavor than that of cooked mutton and cooked beef; therefore they are perfectly innocent m spite of their guilty black appearances. Popular Science Monthly.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-08-04
LITTLE BUT GOOD.
Specimen Hotel Clerk in the Hue Grass
 Region.
ENnnsHille Aryu..

Evansville Argus.
 Yes" said well known Evansville tourist to us the other day, I've travelled good deal in Kentucky and iT isn't a particularly quIet country for a mau to move about in. The better sort of peo- pie there, mind you, are as nice folks as you would meet with anywhere, but the rouShs are about as rough as they make them. They have way, too, Of intro ducing pistol into an argument which is not appreciated by the colder spirits of the North"
 'DId you ever get into any trouble?"
 ''Once, when l was staying at Lsxing- ton, had rather unpleasant adven- ture."
 Let us have it, by all means"
 "l noticed a big, tough fellow come in to the hotel and pay for a bed. He was as ugly looking brute as 1 ever saw. Wore black patch over his eye, and had his baggy jeans stuffed into his boots like regular dime-Iovel border ruffian. l came at once to the conclu- sion that 1t would be healthy to keep out of that fellows way, and confess that l was surprised that such G bully would be accepted as guest at a first class hotel.
 The next morning 1 was up early. It was little chilly, and took chair by the stove while they got breakfast ready. hadn't been there more than five min utes before in walked the very fellow I wished to avoId, and he drew up chair and sat down beside me.
 "'Say, stranger, how about them trains for Danv,lle?
 ''T do not know anything about the trains said rather stiffly.
 Then l got up and took chair near the door. There was no one in the office but d8pper little clerk, chirpy little fellow about five feet high and very girl ish in appearance,
 The obnoxious Kentnckian came and squatted down in a char beside me. l felt myself getting hot and cold with vexatIon, but knowing I would have no chance Tn personal encounter with such a giant, pradence suggested that I act quietly.
 Then he drew out of his pocket dirty piece of tobacco which looked as though he had half chewed it with his wolfish fangs.
 "'Hev a chRw. strangerP
 "'ThRnk you, I never chew"
 
 "'Now see here, yer darned, stnck-up, Northern cuss. Guess yer'll swaller that lump of 'bacca, or by God TIT
 What he would have done I do not know, for in an instant, with the 1.-the activity of a panther, that little clerk sprang over the counter with big navy revolver in his hand and every hair oi his head bristlinR like the back of ter rier in a dog fight.
 The bully's savage look vanished from his face and like whipped hound he slunk backwards out atrhe door, only saying in a meek shame-faced manner: "'Don't shoot mister, for Gods sake | don't shoot; 1 war only foolin'
 "Then, when the door was slammed to | on the figure of the rstreating bully, the clerk turned to me and said in the most | polite and indifferent manner: T think, | sir, you'll find your breakfast ready
 "Yes, they often wrap up tirst-clBss | goods in little parcels"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-08-04
Items of Interest.

Statistlcs show that the toy pistol IS more fatal than the cyclone.
 The Lily says she will take back to England Sl00.0OO. Oscar will go Wilde when he learns of thls.
 Speaking of "a travellers guide, the Syracuse Herald thinks that there are a great many travellers guyed."
 "No, sir" said the clergyman, 'T don't pray for rain unless my special despatch from the weather bureau says We are lia- ble to get it"-Bos. Post.
 A New York newsboy fired seven shots at a mad dog, hitting three citizen, two horses and one baby carriage; but he hit the dog and will probably be pro- noted to the police force.
 Headlines of New York paper: "A Thrilling Scene. A Young Lady Sus pended From a Cornice Six Stories Above the Pavement" Must have been. Were they solid colors or striped?
 It costs Turkey over S15,OO0,OOO an nually to support the Sultan and his hsrem. But that's good deal better than to have hIm importing opera bouffe actresses from Paris; and cheaper too.
 William Sheridan, of New Haven, Conn, has been arrested 1l3 times, and is only thirty-three years of age. The Louisville Courier-Journal thinks that New Haven police must have a very poor article of clubs.
 "There is no trait more valuable than a determination to persevere when the right thing Is to be accomplished says some philosopher. Young men who are struggling with weak mOustaches should cheer up.-N. Y. Com.
 This movement in the East to abolish the vest has petered out. When d man takes off his coat at a SundBy-school picnic to ladle out the ice cream, he wants something betweOn the public and the knots in his suspenders.-Det. Free Press.
 Legal: A French investigator has discovered that the character of a per sons dream depends in great measure on which side the sleeper lies. Then the dreams of lawyer, who habitually lies on both sides, must be very much ml1ed-BOs. Trans.
 Judge Blodgett in the United States District Court has decided, in the case of Irons against the Manufacturers Ma tional Bank of Chicago, that the stock holders of the bank are liable for the debts of the bank to the amount of their stock and that individual suits to re- cover on this liability can be commenced without the intervention of a receiver.