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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
French, spanish and German at the


District Attorney Evans has filed libel Of
information in the Federal court against the
barge Relief, charging the CAPTAIN thereofwiih
unloading CTS steel rails, ~ pieces Of bridges
and seven cases Of iron from the British ship
Ravensdale, at Corpus Christi, without author
ity from the Commissioners Of Customs, in
contraventon of articles 7S67 and aS6S, re-
vised statutes Unsted States. The penalty
for this offence is a fine of $1,000 and for
fixture of the value of the cargo.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

AN EVENTFUL DAY!
Thursday, September 20, Full of Interest
ing Sight Seeing.


ing Sight Seeing.
II has been a matter of much comment In de-
termining on a day when the public will be in
vited TO witness the most elegant exposition
ever presented before in San Antonio.
For the consumatiOn and complete success of
the occasion Messrs. S. Mayer n Son have had
line of specialties imported which cannot, on
seeing, fail 10 excite admiration. and they can
be happy in the knowledge that the laurels of
the season will be won by their untirng efforts
to surpass all former attempts.
On the day alluded TO the millinery house
VIII present grand array of wreaths, feathers,
plumages, birds, cOrsages and flowers, inter.
spersed with various novelties and pattern
hats: An artificial garden. arranged in pots
and hangings will be a noticeable feature, and
any attempt at description would not do
Justice
=, The plans for ornamentation and display in
the dress and fancy goods house have not been
entirely perfected. But too much praise can
not be bestowed on the excellent taste ald de-
cernment displayed by the buyer.
). Mayer & Son cannot and will not be out
done: Their superior goods will be eagerly
sought for on account of their novelty, tone,
freshness and low price. In the meantime cali
opened. 9-l4-5t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
He Thought He Was Lying.

A young Englishman, who had arrived on
the night previously, was seated at the Men.
ger hotel breakfast table talking to another
guest, who was next to him, when he serious
ly said : 81 was in the town last night"
"Aye ! what 2" said the guest, who was rather
deaf, and could not hear him. The English
man button-holed him and, speaking louder,
said 4; 81 was in town last night and saw a
man in saloon who said he had, that morn
ing, killed two men with a pistol. said
what did they not arrest you p when he re-
Piled NO; they were only Mexicans, and
they don't arrest you for killing Mexicaas.' 4"
Here the Englishman puckered up his mouth,
gave knowing wink, aad added "But
think he was lying"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

In another part of this paper appearsa COM
plant from a well known physician, of the
way in which the debris Of the Hugo &
Schneider FIRE has been dealt with to the
deiriment of public health. Many physicians
complain that the free distribution of dam
aged goods to negroes and Mexicans will re-
suit in much sickness. II it does not occasion
an epidemic. among those races.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Mr.. Joe Beckman, the popular fashionable
boot and shoe maker, has removed his store to
No. 221 Commerce street, opposite Mic
his friends and customer, and guarantees MS
heretofore, 10 turn out onlv frst-cass work.
Everybody almost ia acquainted with, or heard
of Joe Beckman, the shoe maker, and his work
can be seen all over Western Texas. Mr..
Beckman has few equals and no superors in
his line of business, and you, who are in want
of feet wear, will do well TO call on HIM. u
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
Cyclones Should lake Warning.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The funniest paragraph yet invented is one
to the effect that Phoebe Couzins, the Woman's
Rights girl, was blown away in the Minnesota
cyclone. The cyclone that strikes Phoebe
will have all it can do to get out Of town with
a whole hide
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Louis Schoolherr, Charles Bernstein, Isaac
Bernstein, B. A. Altman and Gustav Com
precht, trading as Schoolherr, Bernstein &
Co., Of New York, have filed suit in the
Federal court to recover SHY and interest
from Simon Baum, which they allege he is
indebted to them on note, and which he re-
fuses to pay.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

A beautiful residence on Dignowity hill,
worth $1,000, offered for $4,000. Also one for
$500, worth $500.
Five new cottages near Sunset depot from
$3.50 to $500,
Rock house, five minutes walk from Menger
hotel, only Sl200.
New cottage and almost an acre of land near
Mayor Frenchs, $500. Must sell. An offer
wanted.
Three new cottages on Dlgnowlty hill. $1,000
to $500.
New 7-roomed house on San Pedro avenue,
$500,
seventy:nve lots near Sunset depot. See
maps at Off 20.
One block on San Pedro avenue.
New house on Flores street, $3.50.
Four cottages on Avenue b. $1,000 each.
Three new cottages on Avenue @, $500.
Rock cottage, plenty shade, Avenue II, COR
ner Fifth street, for 5000.
See list at office
w. Il. HINTON, 2Os West Honston street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Twelve deaths are reported this week, but
the actual number Of deaths is only eight, four
of the dead being stillborn children. The
death Of the remaining eight are ascribed to
the following causes Typhus fever, q mala-
rial fever, 1; pernicious intermittent fever, 1;
peritonitis, Il consumption, Il tetanus, II
abscess OF the brain, I.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
Regular bin Of fare at The Novelty


The suit OF J. L. Camp VS.. G. W. Elliott,
is on trial in the District court this morning.
The suit is to try title to land on the w. H.,
Steele league and labor in the northwest part
Of the city, and for damages.
In the appeal case Of e. II. Tewees VS.. the
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio rail-
road, verdict was rendered for the plaintiff.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

A LIGHT reporter overheard two men
quaneling last night, and one OF them threat
ened in a most emphatic manner that he
would kill the other IL he dared to come into
his house. The evidence Of the bystanders
would certainly be very damaging to his
chances of escape should he be so unfortunate
a to carry out the threat.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Officer Morse found purse on Commerce
street on the 18th instant.
Tom Shannon found first class Winches.
ter rife, and it is now at the police Office
waiting for an owner.
Officer Zenk reports dangerous hole ia the
culvert at the corner Of Houston and Soledad
streets
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

A grand rehearsal Of the Volksiest choir
and ochestrs will be held at the Central gar
dens this evening, and all members are re-
quested to be present. Only the participants
and their escorts, the Executive committee,
and the press will be admitted.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

The following couples have received the
necessary documents from the District Clerk
to be united in marriage: Edwardo Medina
and Iesusita Ruiz, Francesca Ruiz and Vide
fonsa Barela, Victor Burger and Ida Kempf,
Francisco Flores and Inez Bara, S. Harper
(colored) and Pauline Stell.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

The examination Of Pat Caughlin, charged
with assaulting Sergeant Clnk with intent TO
kill him, was deferred yesterday until Thurs
day owing to the failure Of witnesses. At
tachments have now been issued for the wit
nesses Sergeant Clink is still in critical
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Seven rooms dwelling house, corner of Live
Oak and Dawson streets. Possession given
immediately. Apply TO J. II. French & Co..
.IA Commerce street. ls.3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

DR.. Braunnagel has just received informa-
ton of the death OF his cousin DR.. Marie
Napoleon Jean Baptist Derivaux, who died in
St. Amarin, Alsace. He was a physician of
considerable reputation and son Of cele-
brated staff surgeon to lafayette.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
Elimination.

From the Philadelphia News.
The only difference between digging up s.
J. Tilden's bones and Shakspeare's is that
riden's have annually been resurrected for
so long time that the people have become
used to it.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
OF Age.

Miss Adele Portaney celebrated her 10Th
birthday yesterday. To-day her attorney ap-
piled to the District court to remove her disa-
bilities as a minor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Having opened a iirst-oass barber shop oppo-
site the Postofice, In Sommers & Uehlinger's
old stand, where intend TO employ only trst-
class artists, | take pleasure In inviting all my
friends and old customers 10 call and see me,
and guarantee satisfaction.
B-2l-lm Tony MEssMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

l am getting in one OF the largest stocks of
dry goods and clothing, boots, shoes, notions,
etc, ever brought to this market, and buyers
are invited to call aud soc me before purchas-
T.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Two elegant cottages, four rooms, plastered
city water in kitchen, four minutes from post
Office, at SIS to desirable parties.
HILTON & YOUNG, 20s W. Houston ST.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

That we have engaged two expert dress
makers, and we are prepared TO take orders for
the most fashionable dresses at reasonable
rates and guarantee good work and perfect 1T.
All work done at our establishment at short
notice. We have spared no expense in fitting
up rooms for the convenience of our Indy
patrons. A. BLUM a. kOENIGsBERER,
Corner Commerce ard Navarro SITS.
SAN ANTONIO, September II, 1888 9-l1-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Has removed his barber shop to 20, Commerce
street, opposite Lockwood Il kampmann's
bank where he will be pleased TO meet all his
friends and customers. lie employs only first
class BARRIERS and makes special efforts to
please, p-l5. I'm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

All persons intending to send decorated
wagons to take part in the Volksfest process
sion ON October 3, must notify the Undersigned
committee on or before the 18th instant; other
wise they can not be admitted.
Is. j. MAUERMANE,
NJ. IINDNER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Has opened a neat barber shop at No. - CON-
merce street, next door TO Clavins drug store,
where he will be pleased to wait on his custo
mers and the public generally. P5-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Just in, fine line of table cloths, bleached,
unbleached and colored, with napkins TO match,
and will be sold at low figures. These are
first-cnss goods and sure 10 please you.
9-1-tf L. WOLFsON.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Fourteen victims appeared before the great
Mogul for violating the city ordinances, and
eight of these we're fined. The fines amount
IN Sac
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

large, well ventilated furnished front room;
premises entirely new; single gentlemen pre-
ferred; only one block from street cars. In
quire at 3l2 Lavacca street or to N. A. Young
2l0 West Houston street. g-ll-tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

The new Board of Health ordinance is in
force to-day, and preparations are being made
on all sides to see that it is effectively carried
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Lot and house with six rooms, Just north OF
Sunset depot at $3.50. A great bargain. Gail
on Junius Means, % Soledad street. II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

A bay filly colt. Was missed near stumberg's
store. South Flores street. A reward will be
paid for return 10 stumberg's store. Is brand
ed on left hip half circle X. 9-Ss-lt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
CHEAP PROPERTY FOR SALE
By HanibIeton a. Dignowity at No. 80
Acequia street.

Lot No. 3, 25x55 varas, on North Laredo
street, between Laredo and East streets. Two
houses fronting ON laredo street, good fence:
house with three rooms, now renting for S23
a month All for $4,000 cash.
Also, lot No. 8, North Flores street, fronts
20 warns on Flores street, and running back 100
varas to San Pedro creek. Price, So Q cash.
Title perfect. g-5-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

From George & sullenberger, 407 Houston
street, and get new, fresh goods promptly de
lixShrad n.1-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

For outside work wanted. For first class men
will pay the highest wages Apply to Frank
A. Scffel No. { Ammo street. a-l5-u
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Full supply of office stationery, printers
supplies, &C., G.. w. BALDWIN 4 Co.
S.7tf 251 Commerce street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Try Pancoast

Large stock of mems felt hats for fall and
winter. Also nice lot Of silk hats something
hobby and neat 9-l-tf l.. WOLFsoN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

The Star of West restaurant, fixtures. etc.
are for sale at n reasonable price, Apply a
2it Market street. g-H-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

As good stock of gents furnishing goods
as can be found in the State for fall aud win.
ter, at Pancoast 4 Sons. cliff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Sims Sensational Chicago Novelty Co.
Opened last night to large audience. and the
enthusiastic reception is gratifying to the man.
ayers. The Carnival of Cousin CAL" musi-
cal comedy creation, by Frazer and Allen, Is
the best of the kind ever exhibited in San An
tonic. The sparring match between Alice
Jennings and Eddie O'Brien is decided at
traction. Some Of the members of this COM
Pany are fine "artists," and would draw a
big house at Turner hall and be much appre-
ciated by a large class of theatre goers, who
do not and would not attend variety show.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

At Mrs. V. c. Paschars, $50 Crockett street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
boarding

II you want a suit made. He has Il full line of
piece goods and a iirst-class cutter in charge.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
Don't fail to visit the Novelty.


The Fiesta closed last evening and has been
great success. Last night there was great
number Of people present, no doubt attracted
by the promised display Of FIRE works. which
was excellent. The decorations were very
picturesque, and the burning of gas Jets,
Chinese lanterns, and the moonlight, added
to the beauty Of the scene. Seldom, il ever,
has the springs presented so fine an appear
ance, and the managers Of the Fiesta may be
congratulated upon their enthusiasm and
success
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

A first class white barber at the Menger hotel
shaving saloon. Good wages.
g-l1tf Tony PLATTs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

For Rent.

Arc selling hats for less money than any house
i'm the city. No. 235 Commerce street. cliff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
WAGNER'S BAZAAR.
TOYS!
TOYS!
TOYS !
WAGNER'S BAZAAR.


BY transit observations free OF charge by
Stern, the jeweer, 2is Commerce st. g-l5-3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
BOARD AND LODGING

At No. 2l1 Presa street, near Main and Market
Streets. GOOD TABLE SPREAD FOR DAY
BoARDERs. Everything new, clean and
comfortable. Terms moderate. 9-lO.lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

For the Mascotte, Wednesday ana Thursday
nights, g-l1-lt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

OF clothing in the State for fall and winter
lust m nj PancOast IL Sons 81 If
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Wednesday and Thursday nights. Admission
ID cents; reserved seats 81; children half price
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18
THE SILENT MAN,


Dissolved.
The firm of Vail & De Velre, painters and
dealers supplies, is this day dissolved by Il.
Vail selling his interest 10 IL. M. Purkiss, who
with Charles De Veire have formed CO.
partnership and will continue the business I'M
der the firm name OF De Veire a. Purkiss.
Said De Veire & Purkiss assume all liabilities
of the firm OF Vail 4 De Veire, and all bills due
Vail q De Veire will be paid TO Charles
De Vere. @. DE WE'RE,
THERON VAIL.
9-l7.3t Il. M PURKIss.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

And Agency, for rooms. Offices, houses, etc, 2
least side Main plaza.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-18

Benefit of the Athletic Club
On Wednesday and Thursday nights. 9-17-it
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-21
s. R0HwER, N. D.. v. o.,
Vitapathic and Chromopathic Ply
stefan.

DR.. Rohwer Is very sympathetic with sufiersrs'
Before you give yourself up and think there Is NO
help for yer, consult DIR. Hohser. n there Is pos
sibie help or = cure, he will accomplish It,. The
vitarathic system Of healing Is 50 much above
the homeopathic and Eclectic system, as the
Latter Is above the old school druggiag. and the
Chrouppathic system Is SO much above the Vita
patho system Of healing as the latter Is above
the Homeopathic system. The new system Of
Chromopathy is not alone 70 renoyaso the human
body of all its impurities 1t is at the same time
highly aninating. Insanity, Consumption, Nerv-
Gus Debility, Epilepsy, faralysis. Cancer, Dys
pepsia, in fact all diseases, can be cured by its
gentle treatment. by using natures remedy aud
avoiding drugs in their crude form; or II drugs
have TO be used take them in refined and cleo
trihed preparation these refined and electsi-
eally prepared drugs sre only known by the
vitspstbic physicians Another boon isfor women
--Parturition without almost any pain, which can
be- ACCOMPLISHED by yitapafhic treatment. So
do not suffer any longer when you knew you
can be cured, tr at least relieved. Go and see
DR.. Rohwer. He will cure you II cure u pos.
sibls p E3l /.
His office is at the corner OF Fourth and Spring
streets. Office hours--From Q 10 ls o'clock A. NJ.
and from TO 4 ~ N. move 3ni
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-21
Adjudication Of Insolvency. Stay
Of Proceedings and Order Of Pub
lication Of Notice to Creditors.
In the Superior Court Of the Cosnty
Of Los Angeles, State of California.
In The matter o. J. D. suol, an insolrent dsbsor.

If q
J. D. su6ol, having fled N this Court his
petition schedule and Inventory In Insolvency, By
which IL appears that he Is an insolvent
debtor, the said ). d. Sunol Il hereby do
ciared to be inselvsnt The Sheriff o. The
take possession of all the estate, real and
,,ersonais of the said J. d. Sufol. insolven
debtor, except such rs may be BY lst
exempt from execution, and Of all his deeds
vouchers, books Of seoount and papers, ana
70 keep the same safely until the appointment
Of an assignee Of his estate.
Al persons are forbidden 10 pay any debts 10
the ssid iDsolvent, or 10 deliver any property be-
longing 20 him, or 70 any person
firm, or corporation, or association, for his use
The said debtor is hereby forbidden 70 trans
fer or deliver any property, until the further O.
der Of this Court. except as herein ordered
II further ordered that all the creditors Of said
debtor be snd appear before the Hon. Voiney 4
Howard, Judge Of the Superior Court Of tb
county Of Los Angeles, In open Court, at IN
courtroom OF said Court, In the county Of Los
Angeles, on the Both day Of November, 1883. et Il
O'Clock n. Of that day, TO prove their debts and
choose one or more asignoes of the estate Of said
debtor. at+
1t Is further ordered that the order BE- pub.
lished In the Los AseELEs DAfLR HERALD, q
newspaper OF general circulation, published In the
county OF Los Angeles, as often as the said paper
Il published before the said day set for the meet
ing Of creditors.
And 1t is further ordered that, In the mean
time. all proceedings against tho said insolvent
be stayed.
Dated october cath, 1888.
We. HOWARD.
OPS noysoinci Judge Of tho Superior Court
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-21

The People cf the State Of california rend greet
ink 70 ]. poagsld Parks and Morris Ferguson,
dtfdnd&flfa. itiA 4t4itt - .. ftSIs " = s. -
You are hersby required. 10 sppear N an action
broit, bit against you by the above named plain
til In the.snpsrior Court Of tho State Of Califor
mis-. in and for the county OF Los Angeles. apdto
answer the complaint filed therein, within ten
days texcuave cfthe day Of ssrvice), after the
service on sou uf this summonsif served within
this county, or. II served elsewhere, within thirty
days-or 5udgment BY defsplt will BE- taken
against you according TO the prayer OF said COM
plant. = lsHtt.4 -tNsht 80
= The said action Is brought 10. obtain o judg-
inent In favor u plaintiff egnlnst defendants, Of
this Court. that he be Judged 10 have fuil and
perfect right TO purchase the s hot Section 10,
lS N, X Is W H ID M, In Los Angeles county Cali.
and that tho defendants and. eech Of them be
adjudged to have and 10 be without any right,
title or Interest In and to said tract and for costs
| of suit si. tA.f e.hs E.e
itsIetence Il had to complaint for particulars.
And you ere hereby notified that II you fail "a
splie4r sad ansver the said complaint aa above
reqhlfed the said plaintiff will cause your default
70 BE- sntcred, and will apply 10 the Court for the
| feliefdsmanded In the complaint.
| Given undsf M hand and fhe seal Of the su
perior Court q ths State Of CALIFORNIA; IN and foi
the county cfLos Angeles, this S1st day OF May
1 IN the ysAf Of our Lord, one thousand sight hun
fseaLI A. W. POTTS,
A. fAat 30 Clerk.
| BY A. RrnPAu, Deputy. plB 2rs
| N. L. Wieks. Attorney for Plaintin