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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
THE CONFIDENCE TRICK.
How an Immigrant Was Cruely swIndled
at the sunset Depot

at the sunset Depot
A case of swindling has come to light this
morning. few days ago, an immigrant to
this city was at the Sunset depot when he got
into conversation with man who represen-
ted himself to be a contractor on the
Sunset extension In the course of CONVERSE
ton, the immigrant informed the contractor
that he was in want of work, and was imme-
diately engaged at a good salary Some time
afterwards the contractor produced a knife
of peculiar construction which he asked the
immigrant TO open. He tried and failed, when
the contractor opened 1t easily Then
casually they got into conversation with
two other men, who were professedly
strangers. The knife was again produced, and
the contractor offered to bet the first stranger
that he could not open IL. I'm bet you 500
that can" was the answer. Done" said the
contractor The stranger put what appeared
to be u 500 bill in the second strangers hand
but when the contractor had to pay his money
he had only SIS. He produced what he called
n United States bond for $500 and then asked
the immigrant to hold the bond until he could
cash il and to lend him in the meanwhile SS5.
The contractor then paid the second stranger
the 500 and the first stranger opened the knife
easily took the $500 and disappeared. The
second stranger also passed off the
scene. Then the contractor said: "
may as well go and change that bond
| for you now, give IL me.and stay here till |
return. I'll be back in few minutes" The
| immigrant gave the contractor the bond, but
he must have had great difficulty in changing
the bond as he has not yet returned, and the
| immigrant is minus SS5. There is no doubt
| that the whole affair is a confidence swinde,
and the robbery is all the more cruel by reason
of the fact that the SIS of which the immigrant
was swindled nearly represents his entire
| nan nj
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
Latest Arrivals at JosIte's.

Among the latest articles just received by
j. JOske 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 W IN
hand-worked fringed edging; silk grenadines,
sateens, solid and large figures; handsome mo-
hair summer suits for $40; white lawns and
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 q SONS.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29

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
first-class order, and guests will find every
comfort and convenience. The business of the
house is done upon the European plan, and the
tables are supplied with every luxury and
room is open from 8 Il. IN. to IL 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, 1883-05-29
The Handkerchief.

An attempt was made near Jonas gardens
on Sunday night TO rob Mrs. Dreisch. Mrs.
Dreisch carried baby in her arms, and in one
hand handkerchief. The would-be-thef evil
IDENTIFY thought the handkerchief contained
money, for he made grab at IL. Mrs. Drelsch
held tight and screamed hard. Assistance
came and the man made or, but IL is said that
he il known and will he nrrpsted
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29

There ia not "A finer place in the country for
pleasure and enjo, meut than the San Pedro
Springs park. The beautiful moonlight nights
added TO the fresh perfumes OF spring ana
summer flowers, and the sweet music "a rem
dered by the Spring band make 1t the realiza-
tion of an earthly paradise. 5-l9-tt.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
Remember this Fact

Mr. Park Doe, manufacturing teweler and
street where he will carry on the business Of
a manufacturing and repairing jeweer. Din
cult work and fine engraving a specially.
Trade work from all parts of the State solic-
tied, and satisfaction guaranteed.
(3-2S-tf) PARK DOE,
No. 40 Houston street, San Antonio, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29

SAN ANTONIO, Januar!

SAN ANTONIO, January l, 1888.
Drs. J. ]. g. W. II. Tobin:
GENTLEMEN: Your Hepatizine has been
used in my family Tor over a year, and L
can unhesitatingly say 1t is the best remedy |
have ever used for any liver trouble or consti-
patton of the bowels. l would not be without
Il. Respectfully, A. W. HOUSTON,
For sale at @. Schasse's and ClayiE's drug
store. 3-2l-bm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29

Want of confidence accounts for half of the
business failures of to-day. g. Schasse, a.
Drelss and l.. Orynsl<i, 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 WIN
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption ana all
affections of the Throat and Lungs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
Arbeiter verein Celebration.

The Arbeiter Verein will give their annual
picnic at Mavericks grove on Sunday next,
June g. beginning at 3 p. m. A course OF tab
ieaux are being prepared, to be presented dur
ing the evening after dark. A cordial invita-
ton is extended 10 pleasure seekers
b2S-6t THE COMMITTEE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
bargains In Houses and Lots.

Rock house seven or eight rooms, North
Flores street, $1,000
Rock house near Avenue ID, for S2l0O.
Rock houses in all parts of the city, at low
figures.
Nice new cottages fronting Madison Square.
New cottage on San Pedro; six rooms.
Lots for sale i'm all parts of the city.
w. Il. HILTON, POS West Houston st.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29

Mr.. William Ruppcrsburg has opened cosy
little summer garden, corner of Garden ana
Broom streets, where you can spend pleasant
evening and procure all the refreshments
usually to be found. Cool beer on draught
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
Dissolution of Partnership

The partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name of Meyer & Bonnet, stock deal
ers, il this day dissolved by mutual consent,
ali outstanding accounts due the firm.
Il. MEYER,
h998t II. ID. BONNET.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
The Hospital Project.

DIR. Harrison and DR.. j. A. Ferris are holding
a conversation this morning with Colonel II.
W. Peirce, President of the Galveston, Harris
burg and San Antonio railway, with the view
of establishing the Sunset hospital.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29

What you can get at j. JoslSe Sons; The
best 10 suit in the state the incest straw nat
for the least money most exquisite gents un-
derwear and furnishing goods, and at prices
rornari,ahiv low 6-}-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
California Red Wood

Lumber and shingles in any quantity to be
had at both the yards of Ed Stoves q Sons. 2atf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
Advertising Directory.
Ask Your Grocer


For the canvased MAGNOLIA HAM, Every
hmm Guaranteed. O-l-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29

1904 Prizes amounting in U. S. Gold to. 8 25 40
Tickets, $500 Halves, S1.OO.
The Royal Havana official list decides every
prize Subject to no manipulation. not con-
tTolled by the parties IN interest, honestly
managed, II is the fairest, squarest and best
thing that could be conceived.
See that the name GOULD Il CO., Is on the
ticket. None others are genuine.
ALL PRIZES PAID ON PRESENTATION.
For information and particulars address or
apply to
SHIPSEY COMPANY,
1919 Broadway, New York City.
6S East Randolph Street. Chicago ILL.,,
Or w. w. WALLING,
Ma. 3 West Commerce Street and
No. s Alamo Plaza, San Antonio.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29
TO BUILDERS

The Arm of Martin & Schryver, of San An
tonic, Texas, one OF the largest lumber dealers
in the State, have recently opened a yard in
Eagle Pass. the present terminus of the Next
can Pacific railroad extension, and have now
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
lnRs, 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 Sm IL. T.. MOFFITT.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-29

5-2s2s-et
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-02
A Man of Peace.

\ salOon-keeper in a wild western town was
recently converted and became a member OF
the church, but continued at his business
which he proposed to run in proper manner
One night cOwd of cowboys congregated in
his place, and after filling up, they began to be
very boisterOus.
Hold on, boys, said the saloOnist; this is
no place for such riotnns conduit. 1ou know
have experienced change Of heart and am
now an advocate of peace"
"Oh, give US a slack on that chin music, -
howled the crowd. ''We don't want no gospel
grease spread on to our hair
but, boys, don't want you to be so loud. -
"Hi-yi," they shouted; "listen at the church
organ playin' hymns; anin't it whole meetin'
house, with brass cupalOw thrown in"
Listen to me, boys; /"
'Hooray for sermonr' Let's have holy
one. Shove the birthstone right in, and make
the fire sizZn'
Then he got mad and whipping out his re-
volvers, said
'You hear me, you rantankerous rioters of
the ROckies I'm a man of peace; of meek
and gentle humility; but this old gun of mine
is just what she used to be, and the first id
skunk of cowboy that don't like my style will
get it where it will do the most good. I've
started in to live new life, and | propose to
act in accordance with it, and any white-livered
cyote that raises howl will chaw dust in five
seconds and not be able to spit it out. I'll be
id if amt going to run this shebang on
strictly religious principles or shut her up. Now
git out o her quick; there's the church bell,
and I've got to conduct the services. You
hear mel Skip"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-02
A CIRCUS ON FIRE.
Scenes of Terror Among the Panic
Stricken Audience.

NORFOLK, Va, July 26.-A thrilling
scene took place in the city of Ports
mouth last night Between four thou
sand and five thousand men, women
and children attended the exhibition OF
Nathan IL Co.'S circus. After the per
! formance had commenced the wind be-
gan to blow quite heavily, causing con
siderable movement of tho canvas. The
crowd, however, remained quiet, al
though they watched attentively large
rent which had been made in the caavas
by the wind, and which was momenta-
rily growing larger, the canvas being
very old.
A horse was brought on for the use OF
ZONE uf the SbaretFtek performers, and his
rider mounted him and attempted to 60
on with his part of the performance, bu;
the morse seemed to be aware of the i'm
pending danger and refused to stay III
the ring. 1t was at this juncture that
he wind struck the tent with great vi0-
| lence. tearing the canvas from the cen
| tire pole to the side cnrtain and causing
many of the poles to fall. The crowd
then became panic stricken and began
| to rush for the entrance in a wild en-
deavOr to escape.
Soon the cry of Fire" was heard
above the screams of women and chill
dren and the shouts of men, and the
panic stricken crowd became perfectly
deliri0us with terror. The oil LAMPS in
| the ring ha set the canvas on fire, and
it was burning furiOusly, but deluge
of rain commenced falling and it eXtin-
guished the flames after the tent was
about half destroyed. Women and chill
dren were knocked down and run over
fathers and mothers were separated
from their children and ran about in
every direction, calling on all they met
to aid them in finding their lost ones. a
few men only proved equal to the Occa-
sion, and stood bravely fighting the
| flames and assisting the woman and
children out from amOnS the de: ris
either by tearing or cutting the canvas.
To add to the difficulties of escaping
all who emerged on the side of the tent
were suddenly precipitated into ditch
about FIVE feet deep, fully grown mp
with briars. Here the ladies, children
and men were piled in inextricable con
fusion, and the females were almost de-
nuded of clothing. To add to the terror
all the fire bells commenced to ring
and the steam whistles to signal alarms,
throwing the city into great excitement
and turning out the whole population.
A great many people were badly hurt
and had limbs broken, but no one was
killed outright.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-02
In PantOminle.

One of the traces of the street-car horses
broke, delaying the car for seven or eight
minutes. Afar of TO the right one could see
into the back yard of house, and directly the
passengers Oh the car were gazing that way al
pantomime. \ man on the car took il upon
himself TO explain what was occurring. He
began:
"A woman and her husband appeared at the
back door. She is excited-he the picture OF
calmness.'
1t was so. The woman waved her arms aud
gesticul4 4ted-the man seemed to whistle.
'sNow she leads him to the bedsteads which
she had been scalding," continued the passen-
ger "She is probably SAYING that she will
smash it with an AK, and he is probable reply
ing that she'll have to sleep ON the floor if she
does. If had time I'd advise her to use kerr
osene oil i'll the crevices, but haven't"
The woman then led the man to a carpet on
the fence aed waved her arms some more.
"She is telling him to pull off his coat and
beat it," explained the passenger, land he re-
plies that he'll see the old thing burned first
No true wife will ever ASK her husband TO have
anything to do with a carpet"
The two suddenly disappeared into the house,
and the interpreter remarked:
"Hold on-this isn't the end, She's taken
him in to show where she wants the kitchen
stove moved to. There they come, and she is
maddcr'n ever
The actors re-appeared, and stood in the
attitude of enemies about TO begin combat
"She's SAYING that she rues the day she ever
set eyes on him" whispered the passenger.
"She's calling him i loafer and drundard and
he's telling her to set the chimney afire and let
the firemen do her house-cleaning. Whoa! There
she's flying off the handel There, she's hit
him with bedstead slat, He staggers, hut
RECEIVERS and tries to grasp her. She whacks
him again, and now he turns to flee. He reach
es the fence. but she catches him.
Some of the passengers ran out upon the
platform to get a clear view, but the interpre-
ter climbed to the roof, and continued:
"She has him down on an ash-heapi She
telling him he has reached the end of his rope,
and has to cut bait or fish. He struggles-she
rhokes him and jams his head into the ashes.
Now he is quiet. Now she lets him up. Now
he is walking toward the carpet with a stick.
Ladies and gentlemen, the great moral exhibi-
tion is over, and virtue and perseverance have
won another glorious triumph
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-02
ner for drink and cigars when

money for drink and cigars when l
ought 10 bring II home TO you, /
NO you don't" cried his wife; you
% nothing of the kind. | like u SEE
you enjoy yourself: should De unhai-
py were yuu 10 do otherwise than just
exactly as you do"
God bless you, little wife" cfied the
now suhjugated husband, from this
moment you hive not fault III the
world. Indeed. you never had fault {;
was Joking: dOh's remember word l
said" And lie kissed away the tears
that still trembled III the little voman's :
eyes.
Never again did the husband scruti-
nize the tinware, nor examine the dish
Tag-never SO much as mention one of
the faults he had enumerated-but soor
after the neighbOr women were wont 10
sdv;
lit is wonderful how neat Mrs. -
keeps everything about her house. Her
tin ware is as bright as a new dollar,
and do believe she not only washes
but irons her dishrags." And the neigh
Dor men were heard to say: What a
steady fellow - has got to be of late
he don't spend dime where he used 10
spend dollars, and can never be kept
from home half an hour when he is not
at work. He seems to worship that
wife OF his"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-02
An Ideal Woman.

She was my peer;
No weakening girl who would surren-
der will
And life Rnd reason, with her loving
heart,
Te her pessessor; no soft, clinging thing
Who would find breath alone within the
arms
OF a strong master, and Obediently
Wait on his will as in slavish careful
ness;
No fawning, cringing spaniel to attend
His royal pleasure, and account herself
Rewarded by his pats and pretty words
But sound woman, who, with insight
keen,
Had wrought scheme of life, and meas
ured well
Her womanhood; had spread before her
feet
A fine philosophy to guide her steps,
Had won a faith to which her life was
brought
In strict adjustment-brain and heart
meanwhile
Working in conscious harmony and
rhythm
With the great scheme of Gods great
universe,
On toward her beings end.
Holland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-02
Superior Excellence.

he reasons for Peruna's seperior excellenct
in all diseases, and its modus operandi, arr
fully explained in DR. Hartman's lecture, re,
ported in his book on the Ills Of Life, anC
How to Cure Them. from page one TO psgt
10, though the whole book should be reac
and studied to get the full value of this par
excellent remedy. These books can be had
at all the drug stores gratis. Peruna is the
best Immediate expectorant Cough medicine)
that has yet been compounded by physician
or druggist; there is nothing in medical print
that can at all compare with it; and no less SC
is it the very hest tonic, stimulent, ncrvine,
diuretic, Alternative, anti>dyspcptic, appetizer,
bematic, (blooG medicine, &C., that has ever
been compounded by doctor or layman: il
should, therefore, always be kept on hand for
immediate use.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-02
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Republican Platform.

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ia. M az III
mi ,;'.t, an -. - toil .L dii'
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"a ny l'''ii III 'iie nation
a. a. ~ Hoioii III 'n' ,i l"lue 10
ms "',J 80, ~. S''gi, .ou;i'l! II
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va - P"l l.'.'''' VI 'ii'
Puoilc uG''' III "a. r1uu'.'." u national 'aAa
'o' III INC ''ioli oi 'Il'' III 'e ei
"I'inV',' VI d" ~ VI "'>' .'""' nv "Sure'
WIicn ii''S s''In ."t eoT''''. E"'N''hPieu LFcs
PeiI''' nav 'io 's' ''2' a. ''l'''s VI III
pun PGrL, ~, a. ... .
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eeli men VIII '' >t " I'' .;i"e 1t :r inc GOV,
Gi"iiiGl' ''i'N at '''1 -. me WIN p'o'ec
y va" ~ %'''' an '".'o'' IN"
l. oPPoseu u '"o -.'ti'1'''ic uoc'rlIe Vi
arm tol ei'ug oiiel' e'SuS' S''cl
Il eiiIoI'Lu Nou.u ol liectssi'! co"lpel AMER
1'n "oihiren 10 "CSr '"c u!iieliiunTf''iT' " T'
"'5ee which are P"'u 'iieiI ioreish Il'"Is' II
looAs N''h alarm upon the purpose aireaul
a'o"cu py the democratic lcaHefs that Inc mex
congress viii revise 'he tarlH ny Iurther reduc'
ilS the uutIes OH IMPORTS WHICH, executed
VIII unSettle the business OF the country anC
VIII produce a great INJURY 10 the mechanics
producers ana artisans OF the land:
D. nat inc WOOL ldril oI loo' should pe re-
stored al the hrst possInie opportunity.
+. lhat we are III laNor OF the establishment
by Congress OF National bureau OF Labor
STATISTICS Tor the purpose OF collecting ana sys-
tematlzlng all statistics relating to the indus
trlal, SOCIAL ana sanitary CONDITION OF The labor
ing masses OF the nation.
D That we approve OF the action OF the Gen.
eraI Assembly OF ONO III the submission OF
constitutional amendments IN relation to the
liquor traIhc, thus giving all opportunity to the
people to make such changes IN the organic Ia"
OF the State as may he approved by their Judg-
ment.
ment.
b. That we approve OF the taxation OF the
liquor traffic, for revenue, and for the purpose
OF providing against the evils resulting from
such traihc.
Z. lhat we congratulate the country upon the
reduction, by the last Congress, OF internal
taxes OF more than forty million dollars annu-
any "niie "t tlc same tilile the credit OF the
l. anu 'iG STEADY reduction
Vi tnG =, H"'ioi'"i u!ot Is ProNiueu lor.
9: lH"' 'Ie Mse anu conservative admlnls-
ration ol rGsllent arthur meets with the
"'o''2 "PP'o'"i Vi 'He I'epuplIcahs Oh ONO.
"'' We 'onilnenu ~ 'le "c'ioh oi 'he Heh-
VI 'ne 0."'e III proFiulhS COM
liisslon ~ eA'iiil9 il'o 5ne system Oh prison
80 anu ueGiare ourselves Ill
,n 'i.e Vi S'iI c9iil rae
Patr;aas, "
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POETRY.
A Campaign Anthem oe Democracy

\ Campaign Anthem o. :'e'h'''''!
New York Tribune.
1t is not generally known that the Dem
ocratic National Committee lately IN
Structed the managers of Its Literary Du
reau Department to have long 1orih
with created that would arouse the Dem
,cratic masses to the highest pitch oi
a,1tv enthusiasm. Nor is it generally
known that the manager submitted The
following at special meeting OF the com
mittee called with special reference l,
the song. That it viii arouse every ele
ment in the Democratic party to the high
est pitch of enthusiasm If not higher
there would seem to be no reasonable
doubt. To be sung with expression t
anv good tune that fits the words:
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY MUST CO.
Come. We Democrats, stand in row,
And sing We this strain loud and hearty
The Republican party must CO.
1t is Just that sort OF party.
Ever since 10y Lincoln twas led.
And for Freedom struck its first blow,
The people have steadily said,
The Republican party must 60
CHoRUs-
The Republican party must 90,
To garner fresh triumphs must 60.
But DamOcracy-really-like the motor
of Keely,
Is not very good on the go.
How it went in the terrible hour
OF the Unions unspeakable trial,
To prevent 10y its God-given power
"A halt of the hands on Times dial
Like pillar Of fire and cloud
1t went the true pathway to show,
And the people who followed it vowed
The Republican party must go.
CHORUS
To day what they vowed stills in force,
Next year twill be surely repeated,
And so, as matter of course,
The Bourbons will sore be defeated,
The country in voting will say:
''To serve us, in veal or in woe,
AS it went in the rail-splitter's day,
The Republican party must go.
Chorus
The Republican party must go!
To garner fresh trIulnphs must go.
But Demscracy-really- the motor
of Keely,
Is not very good on the go,