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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-18
In DOUBLE DANGER.

I've had many q queer voyage (sald
Capt. NJ but the queerest l ever
had was one that l made somewhat
Unexpectedly as you will .see) upon the
Great Fish river, in South Africa, on
my way back from a hunting excur-
sion.
As | neared the bank | saw that the
river was in full flood, more than
twice it's usual breadth, and running
like mill race. l knew at once l
should have very tough job to get
across-for flooded Africa river is no
joke, L can tell you. But 1 knew also
that my wife would be terribly anxious
if l didn't come back on the day l had
fixed, South Africa being place where
good many things may happen to a
man, and l determined to chance it.
Just at the waters edge l found an
old Bushman that l knew well, who
had boat of his own so | hailed him
at once:
well, Kaloomi, what will you take
to put me across the river?"
mo 60 $50 this time, baas" (mas-
ter,) said the old fellow in his half
Dutch, half English jargon. Boat
no get cross to-day; water groed
greatly
And never a bit could persuade
him, although offered him money
enough to make an ordinary Bushman
jump head first down a precipice.
Money was good, he said, but it would
be no use to him when he was
drowned; and, in short, he wouldn't
bulge.
well, if you won't put me across"
said | at last, lend me your boot, and
I'll just do the job myself; l can't
very well take my horse with me, and
I'll just leave him here in pledge that
I'll come back"
Keep the horse for you, master,
quite willing; but 'spose you try to
cross to-day, you never come back to
ask for him.
He spoke so positively that though
I'm not easily frightened, l certainly
did feel rather uncomfortable. How
ever, when you've got to do thing of
that sort, the less you think of it the
better, so jumped into the boat and
showed off.
| had barely got clear of the shore
when | found tat the old fellow was
right for the bn,, shot down stream
like an arrow. | saw in a moment
that there was no hope padding her
across, and that all l could do was to |
keep her head straight. But l hadn't
the chance of doing that even very
long, for Just then big tree came
drifting along, and hitting my boat |
full on the quarter, smashed her like /
an egg-Shel. l had just time to
clutch the projecting roots and whisk .
myself upon them, and then the tree /
and l went down stream together at l .
don't know how many miles an hour. /
At first l was SoreIOiced at escaping
Just when all seemed over with me,
that / didn't think much of what was
TO come next; but before long / got
something to think of with a venge-
ance. The tree, as I've said, was a
large one, and the branch end (the
opposite one 70 where l sat- was all
one mass of green leaves. All at once
Just as was shifting myself to a safer
place among the roots, the leaves sud
denly shook and parted and out peeped
a great yellow head and fierce eyes Of
IN enormous hon. ]
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-18

wHKN WHITING TO ADVERTISER
d. mento9 the mans 81 this paDsr. an
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-18

Colonel ]. w. Paramore asserts
positively that trains will be running
from Cairo to Clarendon in less than
two weeks.
MANITOBA has ice eleven feet thick,
and they speak of it as "the young
crop"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-18

"Wm do women SO often wander
aimlessly in the murky solitudes OF
the dead past, brooding over days for
ever gomez" asks correspond
ent, and We give it up, unless it be
that she hopes that in ransacking the
dead past to find that in the wardrobe
of the aforesaid dead past she may
find something to work up into a rag
carpet.-LdraD'is Boomerang.
A NORWEGIAN woman, living in
Nebraska, had never seen nor
heard much about bears. That's the
reason she followed one with a club
the other day, and that's the reason
bruin gave her a hug that broke three
ribs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

Go TO the Central hotel of San Antonio.
First-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.
Seoond-Because being in the very centre of
the city between the two depots, with street
cars i'm front and stages and hacks to all points,
IL Is the most convenient to business and
pleasure. .
for the last 10 years, you can get more infor-
nation about the country and people.
Fourth Because It is the only tirst-class no.
tel i'm the city at 81 10 Sl50 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 ana
stages and hacks for Bandora, Pleasanton
Stockdale ana intermediate points daily at a.
m. Except Sundays), and Helena and points
south Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at Z
a. m, and Boerne and points north daily at 3
a. IN.
This hotel is provided with postofice, and
all mail to its care delivered daily at 10 a. IN.
and p. IN. except Sundays), when the office
itself Is open from II to IL a. m
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 aud Great Northern, north,
7;l5 a. m. and 2 p. m.
international and Great Northern, south, Q
D, NJ. ~ N nnhhr
t-26-1m. PROPRIETOR
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
Artistic Imnrovement.

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
paintels' 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-
matical Instruments, OF and water color paint
ings Engravings and chromos surpasses any
thing vet 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 oy for use;
are admitted by those who are a aS
thority in such matters to be the
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 ia very large. BY calling at
205 Commerce street, the public can be please
in any of the lines mentioned as well as in the
low prices, which are rule of the house.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
City Collectors Office.
SAN ANTONIO, May /, 1855

SAN ANTONIO, May l, 1883.
The State of Texas,
County of Bexar. Whereas Mrs. p. II.
of Quinta street, has failed to pay the amount
ments made by the City Of San Antonio on her
sidewalk in front of said lot, after having re-
ceived due notice to construct the same, but
failed TO comply with said notice, and also
failed to pay the amount due the City for CON
structing said sidewalk, although often de-
manded by giving 80 days notice in the official
journal of said city to do so, as required by
Section9 ofan Ordinance concerning construc-
ton of sidewalks.
Therefore |, f. c. Haueisen, as Collector of
the city, and in compliance with Section 10 of
said City Ordinance, have levied upon, and WILL
during legal hours, on the first Tuesday of
the month Of June next, to-wit on the 9TH
day of said month, and on each succeeding
day thereof until the sale Is completed, sell at
public cutlery to the highest bidder for cash
the following described parcel of town lot be-
ing and lying in the City of san Antonio, viz !:
The north 10 varas our Of lot fronting ~ yaras
on the east side of Quinta street. running back
for depth 90 varas, bounded south by property
of Mrs. p. IL. Groesbeck, north by John
Withers', east by the river, to satisfy the
amount due and unpaid by said Mrs. r. II.
Groesbeok, named herein, with accruing costs
and interest, before the county courthouse, in
the city of San Antonio, county of Bexar.
Amount with accrued cost may be paid at
any time before the day of sale,
l4-2l-2S L. @. HAUEIsEN,
City Collector.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

Piles are frequently preceded by sense or
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-
are present as fatulency, uncasiness of the
stomach, etc. moisture like perspiration,
producing very disagreeable itching, partic-
ilarly nj night after getting warm in bed, Is a
very common attendant. Blind Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once TO the application Of
DR. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts directly
upon the parts affected, absorbing tho Tumors
aIlaying the intense itching, and enectinR a
permanent O. re where all other remedies have
failed. Price 80 tents. Sold by Q. Schasse, "A.
Dreiss and l.. OrYnski.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
Latest Arrivals at Joske's.

Among the latest articles just received by
j. Jnslxe 4 Sons, Alamo street. are lace cur
tains from 81 % per pattern and upwards,
beautiful patterns of Chinese silk at 40 cents; ;
an elegant assortment of tOrchon and other
laces fine German table linen in sets with
hand-worled fringed edging; silk grenadines,
sateens, solid and large figures; handsome mo-
hair summer suits for $40; white lawns and
Swiss dress goods with embroidery to match,
and various articles too numerous To mention.
Our patrons and the public are requested to
call and examine these goods and get prices.
5-3-tf J. JOSKE & SONS.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

Under the title of the ''Republic of
Mexico in 1892 a work was published in New
tro This work consists of one bHok containing
go 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 Republicano photography, City
of Mexico. 4-0-tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

On the south side of Main plaza, is now opened
to the public aud prepared to receive guests
This house has been refurnished and pat in
trst-class 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 in the market. The dining
room Is open from u. IN. to " p. m, and in ad-
ditiou to regular table meals are served to
order at all hours. Private supper and dining
rooms for families aud parties.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

MA1UN ; VFfIUEl VII1 UF
SAN ANTONIO. Texas, May IL, 1888.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office until IL O'Clock m, Saturday, May 20, for
the construction of a 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, at 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. X. STORY,
b-l2-I4t MAYOR Pro Tenn,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

Taken up and in city pound on corner of
East and West Houston street, ON the 18th day
of May, 1883, one bay horse branded with
left hip Spanish brand, which will, If not re-
deemed before sale, be sold at public aution to
the highest bidder, for cash at said pound, at
May, 1883.
n. Bids less than the amount fixed by
ordinance will not be received for any animal
put up at auction. PHIL SHARDEIN,
b-Ig.4t Marshal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

To the people of San Antonio and Western
Texas:
Those of you who desire Il first class picture
of yourself or any member of your family,
or II you have old pictures s1ch as daguerreo-
that you wish copied plain, copied enlarged
aud colored you eau have IL done to your en-
tire satisfaction at Kuhn Co. g popular gal
Main plaza. 4-2O-lm.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

SAN ANTONIO, January l, 1883.
Drs ]. j. g. w. II. Tobin
GENTLEMEN: Your Hepatzine has been
used in my family Tor over II year, and
can unhesitatingly say it is the best remedy
In We ever used for any liver trouble or consti-
patton of the bowels. | would not be without
II. Respectfully, A. W. HOUSTON,
For sale at G. Schasses and ClaylE's drug
store. O1Sl-Om
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
AN OUTSIDE ISSUE.
See What Sc WIN do This Week.

Notice this item and remember it has moth
ing to do with our regular stock. 1t is only
one of the snaps we sometimes wake up the
town with. We have on hand 300 suits, some
worth So 30 some 81 80 and some worth IS 90 to
S8 80. They are good middle weight suits and
we will sell them for one week, all around, at
SO co. G. B. FRANKS, Alamo Plaza.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
Notice to Contractors.

MAYORS OFFICE,
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, Tex,
May L. 1883.
Sealed proposals viii be received at this Of
flce until IL o'clock IN Saturday, May PC, for
the macadamzing 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
spectications can be seen. w. X. STOREY,
5-l2-t-26 Mayor Pro TEN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

Time nor tide waits for no man. but the sands
of life continue TO flow on and on, year after
year. never stopping, never hesttating In its
work of waste, unless occasioned by Il Cough
Cold or some Lung Affection where DR.. Bos-
anko's Cough and Lung Syrup arrests 1t and
and ten. Go to G. Schasse, a. Dreiss, or H..
OrynslI druggists and ask them for free
trial bottle of this medicine. They have them
IN lgiv
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

Want of confidence accounts for half OF the
business failures of to-day. Z. Schasse, a..
Dreiss and l.. Orynsli, druggists, are not liable
TO fail for the want of confidence i'm DIR. Bosan-
kos Cough aud Lung Syrup, for they give
away bottle feee to all who are suffering WIN
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption ana all
affections of the Throat and Lungs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
Remember this Fact.

Mr. Park Doe, manufacturing teweler and
euprnyer has taken store ut 40 Houston
street, where he will carry on the business OF
a manufacturing and repairing Jeweer. Dim
cult work and fine engraving Il specially.
Trade work from all parts Of the State solic-
tied and satisfaction guaranteed.
O. 2S-tf) Park DOE,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

How to save money (and drug5 by taking
Turko- Russian baths or Steam Bath for your
colds rheumatism, dumb ague and all skin dis
eases, can be found mt a. lillian s.
Corner Commerce and Alamo streets
Also, Hot and Cold Water Baths ut 70 cents
each. f-J-u
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

The ladies are requested to bear i'm mind that
j. Joske & Sons have just received a large and
elegant stock of kid gloves in all shades,
hosiery and corsets, and full line of notions
and novelties. 5-3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
Moonlight at the springs.

There is not finer place in the country for
pleasure and EMO, ment than the San Pedro
Springs park. The beautiful moonlight nights
added to the fresh perfumes of spring and
summer flowers, and the sweet music as rem
dered by the Spring band make it the realiza-
tiOn of an earthly pnrndisa. 5-l0-ti.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

Mr.. William Ruppersburg has opened cosy
little summer garden, corner of Garden aud
Broom streets, where you can spend pleasant
evening and procure all the reIreshment.s
usually to be found. Cool beer on or,.uB 1.
An Invitation to the public extended. O-l-3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

IF you want reliable information about
Mexico go to Mic Tengg, bookseller, Commerce
street, and purchase the Republic of Mexico in
1882, with the best map of our sister Republic,
all for 90 bO ner poDy. 4-5-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
After Long Trial

We find that the Continental ink and mucilap
gives general satisfaction. Never had con
plant. Everything i'm stationery line mt
5-7-im BALDwIN'S, 251 Commerce st.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

From torpidity of the liver or constipation of
the bowels, try n bottle of Hepatizine, DIR.
Tobin's great liver medicine. Every bottle
is guaranteed to you, and your money refunded
IL YOU are not satisfied
For sale ut Clavin's drug store, and by G..
Sphaeep. 3-2l-bm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

A fine saddle horse, with saddle and bride
almost new. Horse has been worked TO har
ness. Apply at this office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
TO BUILDERS !

The firm of Martin & Schryver, Of San An
tonic, Texas, one OF the largest lumber dealers
in the State, have recently opened yard in
Eagle Pass, the present terminus of the Next
can Pacific railroad extension, and have now
on the grounds, and are daily receiving the
largest assortment of lumber in West Texas
direct from the mills in Louisiana, East Texas
and Chicago consisting of rough and dressed
boxing, flooring, ceiling, fencing, laths, pal
linps, shingles, DOORS SASH blinds, mouldings,
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 Sm II. e. MOFFITT.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

12O4 Prizes amounting in U. s. Gold to. 8 %, 40
Tickets, $500 Halves, 90.
The Royal Havana official list decides every
prize. Subject to no manipulation. not con-
trolled by the parties IN interest honestly
managed, II is the fairest, squarest and best
thing that could be conceived.
See that the name GOULD & CO., is on the
ticket. None others are genuine.
ALL PRIZES PAID ON PRESENTATION.
For information and particulars address or
apply to -
SHIPSEY COMPANY,
l212 Broadway, New York City
IS East handOinh Street. Chicago ILL.,,
Or w. w. WALLING,
Ma. West Commerce Street and
No. s Alamo Plaza, San Antonio.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antoni
Advertising Directory.

II RUNGE, FLORIST.
l.. FINE PIONEERING PLANTS:
Sales depot at Harnisch 4 Baers
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22
The San Antonio Light.
and Great Northern

RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-22

KNIGHTS PYTHIAS, Elk Lodge No. %,
n meets every Thursday at l'39 y. IN. Ohs,Ie
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-02-03
SANDS & BOYCE.

the other hand, stated that while be
had done nothing worthy at death,
he preferred bis friends should never
know what had becOsne Ut him.
The Particular Of Billy the Kids
death we're NJ follows: Billy was Or
leresj u leave camp IL, aud after
ryscbing Weeksville, he sent defiant
messages baek to the vigil.ntes, stat
ing he would 20 no further. In lam
gssage more fDrcible than polite. One
night white standing in = saloon. =
man approached him aud asked him
tn ~, outside. He refused; another
one spprOacl,ctl, aud repeated the In
vita,is'iI. He consigned then, both
to warm region. shortly after .
third rau,e IN. The three nsen
seized him and ts,Ok him Ulr to where
= group Of several n,en with shOtguns
were standing, and he was told to
walk of fifteen Faces, and run Tor his
life. He did -. ami nan toward the
river, falling twice Lsts,re getting
there, and yrmning heavily. He wss
isssll:; w..u,stl.sl. and fell In the river.
Another man, ul-O known rs n kid,
u resl.i.e:..l.<l man, formerly of Butte,
aud alsOut tin. same size ~ Billy, was
hung the sa:;le i.ight. 1t h said he
was y very hard character, aud will,
y companion mOt lung since rubbed \
man 1T u jack-knife aud = plug NJ ts'-
l,sc ~ IN brxsa'l daylight"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-02-03
Paying Our Dobto.

The Till providing for the retlemp-
ton Of Territorial bonds and author
izing the Treasurer to transfer 4
sufficient amount frOn, the sinking
fund tn Jay oil the outstanding bonded
Debt. has l'een approved BY the Gov
ernor. I'm January LIT the Terrific
rial Indebtedness amounted to 90, 100,
Of which 81, 90 has siuce been raid,
leaving tl5,tAO outstanding, which
cHn,es under the provisions az the r.
demptiou at.
The Territorial treasurer he mott.
fed holders Ut these bonds to present
them for payment on OF before March
LIT, Ut which date they will ceaee to
hear interest. Upon paymeat q
these bOOds Montana VIII b oct Il
debt. and will have q balanco In Tie
Treasury u about Oh, go.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-02-03
Renshaw Opera Rouse.

The welrh Comedy Company
were greeted last night BY fair al.
dience, who were treated to IN excel
lent entertainment. The company
Is large one. and includes q great
diversity Of talent. The play tonight
will be 1.-The Irish Widow" which
was written f"r this company, and Il
specially arranged to bring out the
strong points uf each artist. 1t IL \
laugbabie comedy. aud invariably
keeps the audience in u broad grin
fr'nl tie ringing ny to the drop of
the curtain.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-02-03
Railroad RacIet.

The track Of the Northern Pacific
rt'ad has reached the east end Ut Bcze-
man tunnel.
The last spike OF the railroad con-
Meeting IAN Francisco with New Or.
leans was driven Jan. II.
The distance from Duluth n Bose.
man II 1852 nsilee. The distance
frOsM Duluth to Tacoma, Wa.hiugtou
Territory, will he :,Ol2 miles.
The Fargo Repsllicus says Il has
It from official authority that these
are now s06 freight cars standing on
the Northern Pacific sidetraeks In
that city, nearly tw0-thirds III which
are loaded with western hound
freight.
The aggregate value Of the eleva-
tors belonging to the Northern Pacific
railr0ad, b >SOO, UOO. They do an an
nUal grain trade Of from $2,UDO 900 to
4,WU, ON, and In their merchandise.
department they did business last
year of SlOlOOO.
The western end OF the Northern
Pacific railroad IL completed from
NeW 1ScO0So, Oh fuge't HUOO0. To
Ka)ansa, on the Columbia river,
Wsshingtoa Territory. 1851 miles;
Wxllula junction 70 Weeksville, ~
miles. New Tae0nl. 10 Wilkesois, u
part Of the Cascade Av1nch. 30 miies.
making total of 3d'l miles.
Superintendent FILLMORE, Of the
Central Pacific company, i.ss pre-.
- T. IL q
. During the seven yeags ending DE-.
cember 81, lsa:s, -, l6s, rs pessons
were carried over the Centsal Pacific
railroad and leased lines, Of which
tweuty-seven were killed through
their own carelessneos or misc0n
duct, aud In no instance waD it anv
|h0lt q blame % the part ofthe