The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-12-17
TOWN TALK
TAXES ANOTHER RAMBLE AROUND
THE CITY.
The had Weather May Tax His Philosophy.
but Does Not Prevent His sight
Seeing In the city.

Those last feF dark, misty, drilling, rainy
days, severely taxed my philosophy, and
little more Of II would have blown my stock
Of philosophy to the four winds Of heavens
and forced into view the innate eussedness Of
my nature, perhaps caused me to FIRE a volley
Of 'cuss words" The slush, mud and water
were simply fearful; The streets we're changed
into branches and creeks, and the plalas into
inland seas. At nearly every crossing re.
spectacle lake was formed. What was the
drain onCommerce street is humbug, for,
as soon as the plank rots with which it is
covered, which it will do in two years, the
humbug will be apparent to the obtusest mind.
Earhen pipes should have been put down
and covered over. But let me fold up and
put away this disagreeabe subject OF botching
the streets. To complain is singing psalms to
a dead horse.
The stores and shops located on Alamo
plaza have been pretty well insulated since
the rainy weather commenced by the impassa-
bic state Of the plaza, and their owners have
lost considerable trade in consequence thereof
Sheets, Correvan & Castles have large
and fine assortment OF goods ia their
line, and are selling them at reasonable prices
"A circumstance which ought to attract
large trade in good weather and wet weather
also, il they will put ferry fiat on the inland
sea in front OF them to enable customers to
cross il. Joske's is always crowded-mer,
wom,n and children have fancy for his
store, an will tell you why; his prices are
reasonable and his clerks are polite and
prompt in filling the orders Of customers.
They don't talk TO genteel women on the sup
position that they are women Of the town.
Wolf & Marx, in the new and spacious
store on the corner Of Commerce and Alamo,
not only have splendid stand, but a large
and magnificent stock of goods, which are
very tastefully arranged. visited it in COM
pany with two New Orleans ladies, and was
well pleased. The ladies of San Antonio
have found out that he has elegan, goods, at
reasonable figures.
Turning up Commerce, in a westerly direc-
ton, Town Talk called halt at the store Of
V. Lorra, who keeps a fine lot Of goods for
gentlemen's wear, and competent men for
making them up, and is besides reasonable in
his prices. Town Talk engaged him 10 make
his wedding suit
Being an old hunt.r, guns, ETC., never fail
to take the fancy of Town Talk so he was
just bound to have a peep at the stores
Of Frank Olmsmith & Co., OF Charles Hum
nell & Son, and what he saw fairly
made his mouth water. Sportsmen can
find at these stores, guns and all else they may
need for an outfit. f. Abrahams has some
capital wines, and his grape brandy is enough
to almost make a fellow forswear water. 1t
leaves a good taste in your mouth.
Hearing piano, Town Talk stepped into
Goegan & Brothers, No. 20 Commerce street,
and found them well supplied with organs,
pianos, musical instruments, strings and sheet
music, and very polite and courteous. They
merit liberal patronage.
J. II. Marquart has knocked down the
prices of boots and shoes, so that nobody need
wear old boots and shoes any longer, unless
they happen to be in the distressful predica-
ment OF Town Talk-in a state of chronic i'm.
pecuniosity.
Captain Hosack was crying off some prop
erty in front OF his auction room, and Town
Talk paused to enjoy his glib tall and his
pleasant face, and while thus employed,
friend showed him copy of the Jefferson
Jimplecute with the following notice Of the
Captain; Remembrance of old and absent
friends is an admirable trait; few remember
those who are present, in the way of showing
real friendship to them, and this little incident
is creditable to Captain HoSack. II proves he
has kindly heart, and Town Talk takes off
his hat to him. Read the following para
graph and patronize Hosack
"We were made glad yesterday by receiving
by express from San Antonio, with the COM
pliments Of Captain ]. A. IL. Hosack, large
box filled with the choicest selection Of
vegetables from the San Antonio market.
Tomatoes, cabbage, green corn, turnips,
lettuce, spinage, snap beans, onions, new
potatoes, celery, carrots, and, in fact a COM
plete list, all as fresh and nice as could be.
Texas is the greatest country in the world,
and no portion of ii has more iavors showered
on 1t than the old Alamo City. We assure
our valued old friend that his kindness will
long be remembered, and his present highly
enjoyed"
Town Tam has not completed his tour Of
sYntering, nor is he foot sore or leg weary,
he has made the advertisements in the LIGHT
his guide so far and will do so in his next