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Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26
Board of SeIectmen

Improvements Asked FOr-FixinR Mere
 Stones-BiIIs Approved.
 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held last evening. Present lectmen Beecher (presiding), Hugo, Feldman and Crawford.
 Murray l.. Baldwin of East Haven (annex) appeared and asked that the Board repair a roadway laid out over his property. Re- ferred.
 Several parties appeared before the Board and asked that their military tax be abated. The applications were referred to the com mittee on taxes.
 A report of the Selectmen of the town of Woodbridge regarding the placing of mere stones between the towns of Woodbridge and New Haven was read and accepted.
 The Selectmen will meet with committee on the part of the city to appoint janttor for the City Hall on next Tuesday evening
 communication was received from the railroad commissioners asking for statement lon blanks forwarded) showing the number of roadways that were crossed by railroads at grade in New Haven and to state whether public safety demanded a change.
 Bills were approved as follows: Construc- tion, $56; roads and bridges, $399 63; alms- house, $307 outside poor, 1852. 10; new farm, $71.25. Adjourned
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26

Why use a gritty, muddy, disagreeable article when Hoods SarsapariIla, 30 pure, 50 clear, 50 delightful, can be obtained? 100 doses $1.00.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26
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Vegetine is a great panacea for our aged fathers and mothers, for it gives them strength, quiets their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet sleep. sept24, 26, ,29&w
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26

Ladies should wear Hop Plaster over the small of the back, as it cures all pains and aches. 25 cents at any drug store. All ready to apply. s256d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26
OUR SUMMER BoARDEns.

On Friday evening of this week Collins Union Square Theatre company will appear at Carlls Opera House in the favorite suc- cess "Our Summer Boarders." The play evening. At the matinee the adniseion to all parts of the house will be 25 cents. Seats are on sale at Mathushek piano store 257 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26
MONTE CRIsTo.

present his Monte Cristo company at Carlls Opera House. MT. James O'NeiI, the young American actor, will appear as "Edmund Dantes. .' The play is one of Dumas great est and the same that was played with such great success at Booths New York theater. Regular prices will prevail.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26
Police Notes.

Mary Kegelmeyer and her son William, fourteen years of age, were arrested last evening for breach of the peace. It is charged that they assaulted Mrs. Adolph Hofmeister. They gave bonds and were re- leased.
 George Dikeman, of Danbury, was at the police office last evening looking after a stolen horse and buggy taken from him on September 24th. The team was traced as far as Zoar Bridge, where all trace of it was
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26
Entertainments.

At the New Haven Opera House next Sat urday evening the celebrated Rentz-SantIey burlesque company will give their perform ance. The burlesque, San Jose, the Spanish dude, introducing the mashers' quadrille, is said to be a great bit.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
San Antonio stock Abroad.

San Antonians generally and the public OF
large have always admired the splendid and add
mirably matched carriage team driven by MI.
Sam Bennett. They are faultless in carria 20
and actlon,and have always attracted attenti IN
on the streets. Last week he took them to
Galveston, where they created great admira-
tlon from the Islanders aud unusue nster
nation by the way they threw the sand In the
eyes OF all who undertook to pass Them In the
numerous drives on the beach. They naturally
left every one of the flyers Ia that city, and
Mr.. Emmett is doubly proud OF their achieve
monts.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
LOCAL PERSONALS.
Items Cleaned In the Hotel Corridors and
Various other Sources.

Various other Sources.
Mr.. w. Cossn is ut the Menger.
Marshal Gosliug is expected in the city this
evening.
w. P. Coleman, ronchero of Kerr county, is
at the Central.
W. spraguc, merchant OF Palestine, is DOM
iciled at the Central
Mr.. Il. d. Goesuck, fro IN the City of Mexico,
is at the Menger.
Mr.. J. Fredlander, a merchant at Fort Stock
ton and Preside, ia at the Monger.
Mr. and Mrs Evans, from Galveston, arc reg
istered at the Menger on their bridal tour.
Lawrence Jacob, of Live Oak county, one of
the weathiest stockmen in Texas, Is guest at
the Central.
william f. Montgomery and W. l.. Afford
stock en- and prominent citizens OF LOckhnrt,
are at the Central.
G. X. wescott, interpreter for the New York
Texas and Mexican railroad, is in the city and
a guest at the Central.
w. L Winter. Esq, of the LIGHT establish
ment, arrived In the city Saturday evening"
from Fort Scott, Kansas.
j. NJ. Duke, AN extensive horse trader, re-
turned yesterday from a successful Northern
trip. He has bis headquarters ut the Central.
DR. B. II Kingsley, late of the United States
army in the Indian Territory, and brother OF
Mr.. Q. NJ. Kingsley, has arrived in the city and
proposes TO locate here.
Deputy Sheriff August Krawitz has returned
from Gonzales. He reports, fine rains there,
but says tho corn crops are In very wrteched
and Improbable condition.
Mr.. II. j. Veltman, formerly II prominent
citizen OF San Antonio, but now of Brnckett
Kinney county. Is In the city and guest OF his
brother-in-law, Captain McAllister.
w. l.. Chapman, prominent lawyer OF
Houston, accompanied by his brother, u. IL.
Chapman, of Vandaia Ills, are in the city on
q pleasure trip. They are staying ut the
Central.
Captain rurquand, from Boerne, who has
inst returned from Austin. where the Polo
club made a great success, is u guest at the
keager. lie hopes TO moet with "a like success
here.
Mr.. /. L. Martin, an old San Antonio boy,
and for many years connected with the San
Antonio Herald, Is in the city on business.
Mr.. Martin has just purchased the Bracket
News and returned again to his first love.
Mr.. Julius Mechan, accompanied by his wife,
is in town with view to settle here and
open up n jewelers. business. He is from Buff
filo, New York. Both Mr.. and Mrs. MechBn
will make charming citizens and the LIOHT
wishes them all success in their new under
taking.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

As will be seen elsewhere one of the LIGHTS
partners, Mr.. A. w. Gil lrd, has gone of and
tied himself all up into a matrimonial knot,
and it is to he presumed Ia now undergoing the
usual experience of II newly pledged benedict
The marriage took place at Fort Scott Kan sas
June % and when he gets through with his
business in New York, the happy couple will
arrive in san Antonio, some time within the
next three weeks. He has the warmest con-
CALCULATIONS Of the LIGHT, and we mildly pre-
dict that IL is u scheme that will not likely to
be "busted" soon.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Health of the City.

The City Physicians weekly report shows a
total of % deaths, aud consumption is the only
disease that predominates. In Ave cases no
physician was called, and the City Physician
calls attention TO this criminal neglect. In all
cases OF sickness medical man should be
summoned, and if the friends ere too poor to
pay for medical treatment, IL will be supplied
by the City Physician. There is therefore no
eXcu ,e for this neglect, which often endangers
the life of the patient.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
The odd Fellows, New Omosrs

The following are the newly elected officers
of san Antonio No. II, Lodge Independent
Order Of odd Fellows, that are to be installed
at the lodge room, on Houston street. ON Tues
day evening next:
Noble Grand, Harry C. Miller.
Vice Grand, II. HeintZ.
Secretary, Jesse Bennett.
Permanent Secretary, ID. 5. Lehman.
Treasurer, l.. NJ. Michael.
The appointed officers will be announced on
installation night.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
There Is No Place Like Home.

A letter received in the city states that Con-
ductor Foggett aud Mr.. r. L. Bond have arrived
safely In Hot Springs, Arkansas, and are now
taking the benefit OF the baths. They COM
plan strongly of the high prices OF everything,
Foggett writes Fancy IS cents for settler
lemonade, and bad Que too. The doctor has
cut us of from alcoholic luxuries, and | shall
be glad to get back 10 San Antonio to get a
good glass of beer and fine cigar" There is
no place like home.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

sommers & Peterson used an old stove AS II
safe. Some one found this out and on Saturday
when the saloon was closed crept quietly in
and relieved the safe" of its content, amount
ing 10 SeCO At present there IL no clue 10 the
thief or thieves. but woman Is said TO have
had big share in the transaction, sommers &
Peterson have taken warning by this trans
action and have now a tinc burglar proof safe,
but 1t looks ike locking the stable when the
horse ID gone.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Lost His Hat.

A prominent citizen. Mr.. Sim Hart, aud the
agent for Jewels champagne went yesterday
TO the Professor bari room on Commerce street,
to test the quality of the Jewel champagne
They sat for some tune and ultimately retired
After going sNme distance the prominent citi-
zen discovered that he was minus his hat. The
fumes of the champagne had apparently been
u sufficient covering, and he had not previously
missed T.. He returned to the Professor, got
his hat and has since been considerably joked
over the occurrence.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

The Rev. W. Meyer, of the Evangelical
church. called at the LIGHT Office this morning
and produced the petrlled tooth of au extinct
animal, which measured inch wide and 21l
inches long, and stated that the tooth was
found this morning in digging well on the
sue OF the church, on the corner or Bernard
about IA feet below the surface. The tooth has
originally been about IA inches wide and 3
inches long, and, evidently belonged to an
animal of mammoth proportions.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Four fresh arrivals are announced at the
county jail Sanchez and Langwell, who were
arrested by Bader end Van Ripper, as reported
elsewhere, Ed Stevenson, brought In by the
Sheriff OF Wilson county, arrested for stealing
cotton from Zunik's wagon, for which he is
indicted with john Shelly, and Jsse Arcane ar
rested for stealing horses, for which he is in
dicted with Msnro hOdartO, who was recently
N.A
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

certain widow in this city inspired by the
same snazonian spirit AS the late Queen Bess
wants TO be man for few hours in order to
whip the reporters who said she was to be mar
ried TO IA convicted thief. The lady has a per-
feet right TO assume the responsibilities of
manhood II she wishes to do so, but IL she for
gets her womanhood, men may justly be ac-
united for the same fOreetfulness.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
GRENBT's AUCTION SALE.
A Number of Ladies' are Present and Get
Real Bargains.

The LIGHT commissioner visited the auction
sale at Grenet's Alamo store this morning and
found large number of persons present eager
TO get the bargains offered. Among the audi
ence we're a large Number of ladies who were
accommodated with chairs and made M COM
Portable rs possible by the courteous Major
Joseph Il. Dryer executor of the Grenet es-
tate. Major j. A. IOsack was the auctioneer,
and goods went at ridcuousy low prices
proving that this was bona fde sale to close
out the departments named in the sale notice
that appears elsewhere, and no mean trick TO
obtain trade. Those who want bonu fde bar
gains should cali NJ once us all the goods are to
be sold to the highest bidder
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Tsxana Willis was charged in the Recorders
court with being public prostitute. Texana
said she was not aud the jury evidently be-
leved her, because she was acquitted.
n. Parvin got TOO much alcoholism and lost
himself at one OF toe local hotels. A police
man found him and he had to pay So for the
city's attention.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Death of AdoIph yoIlbreoht

Adolph Vollbrecht, young man well known
in this city, died yesterday at the residence of
his mother, Mrs. Caroline Storbeck, on tho
corner of Blum and Bowie streets, and will be
buried at o'clock this afternoon.
The deceased was native OF Golad and was
in the 9th year of his age For the past II
years he has resided in this city, and has won
Tie aolden OpiniOns of his MANY friends.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Real Estate Transfers.

Melchora Indo de Flores to Elizabeth and
Thomas j. Devine land in San Antonio, 'front.'
ing on south side OF Dolorossa street; consider
alton $500.
Anton Bittermann TO Anton Bittermann, Jr.,
land In Bexar county, on the Rossvile creek,
IL miles from San Antonio. part of original
survey I32: consideration 500.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
AMERICAN HOUSE,

Boerne, Texas, A. W. Barr, Proprietor.
\ Persons wishing to spend the summer In the
country will lind, At this house, as many home
comforts can be found in the state. The
coolest OF rooms best of beds, no mosquitoes
or flies, and a table supplied with all that home
and San Antonio markets afford. Plenty of
sweet milk and homemade butter. Also pure
well and cistern water. 6-21-0t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Broke His Ankle.

This morning a man named Annette, was
brought to the city with "A broken ankle. Yes
terday his team ran away in the envirous OF
the city, and to save himself he jumped from
the wagon, thereby sustaining The injury. He
Is now under The treatment Of DIR. X. l.. Graves
in the county hospital.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

@. NJ Kingsley has opened depot for the sale
of lime, cement, plaster of paris, hair, chin
ney tlues, the celebrated New Braunfels brick
and Fort Scott Cement. Quality good, prices
reasonable. South side Main plaza, adjoining
the Central hotel 6-Y-Im
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

The Rev. Junius Fronch preached yesterday
morning in the Presbyterian church to large
congregation. In the evening the Cumberland
Presbyterians held services there, and will
continue to do so every Sabbath evening until
the pastors return, the church being loaned to
them for TINT pnrpose and time.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Uncle sam RetrenchtnR.

II is stated that OH account OF the inadequaoy
OF the present appropriation 10 pay clerical
services at the military headquarters in this
city several efficient clerks are shortly to he
discharged, although their services cannot well
be dispensed with.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
LOCAL NEWS.


The LIGHT learns that Boerne is ut last taker
with the building fever. An Englishman hal
undertaken the construction OF several houses
in that charming mountain retreat.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Mrs Bracket, the sister of Mrs. Major Bash,
who made many friends during her recent visit
to this city, died at her home in Peoria, Hi.
nois on the 39th ultimo. Her many friends will
regret to read this mournful news.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

A break down was reported on the Sunset
and international railroads yesterday by which
the trains were much delayed and some stock
was damaged, but fortunately no lives were
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Major G. b. Russell has been very sick dur
ing the past few days and is now getting much
better. He has good reason for recovery as
Mrs. Russell has presented hi N with another
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Elliott & Ragland, No. 8 East Commerce street
Stock enterely new and fresh. The ladies are
respectfully invited TO call and examine our
stock of toilet articles, perfumery, soaps,
combs and brushes in great variety, at lowest
prices. Prescriptions II speciality. German
and Spanish spoken. 7-2-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
A Double share of Happiness.

Some men are born great, Others have great
ness thrust open them. Mr.. Silcock is, the
LIGHT presumes, one of the latter class of great
men inasmuch as Mrs, SilcOok has given him
the pround distinction of being the happy
father of twins
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

WIN buy a half interest in good paying bust
ness In this city. Apply to ''r. b. J.," TIM
office 6-2S-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

WHEN you want your plumbing done well by
experienced worlSmen telephone to Maury &
Co, 225 Alamo plaza. 5-2S-l
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Hats

In endless variety and all the latest styles you
Main plaza. 5-l4-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

The very latest in cOlored- bordered handker-
chiefs and neckwear at Cohen q Koenighem's
800 and 81 Main plaza. 6-1i-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
You VIII Find

Everything In gents furnishing goods from the
cheapest 10 the finest at Cohen Il Koenigheims,
Main plaza. b-H-tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

The south store room in French building
formerly occupied by A. b. Frank q Co. APP
plv TO j. II. FRENCH. < Co,
1-2.Gt 213 Commerce Street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Piece goods by the sutton yard for spring
fANCOAST a. SON
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

GIFFoRD- PARKER-At Fort Scott, Kansas,
on Saturday, June %, 1888, by Probate Judge
O. A. Cheney, at the.lesldence OF Mr.. NJ. Izor,
brother of the bride, Mr. A. W. Clifford of San
Antonio, and Mrs. Maggie Parker, of St Louis,
Mo
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

The entertainment to he given by Sanders &
Eberhardt at the springs on the 10th has been
postponed to the 18th and 18th.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

A sorrel mare branded circle cross r., Nc
| Kenzie's brand, 141l hands high, two hind feet
white. Ten dollars reward Will be paid for re-
| turn TO this office. 6-2y-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Found.

One bay stallion With harness Owner car
have same by proving ownership and paying
expenses. Apply tn Labatt s. Co. ~ 81
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

New goods at Pancoast & Sons for sprinq
and summer lust in.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

For PUMPS OF ali kinds and water and gas
pipes ut lowest prices, go to Maury IL Co., 235
limo plaza. Telephone 2S3. 5-28-tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Just What You Want

highly improved dairy or stock farm, with
hrst-ciass buildings, near tho city, worth
$2O,OOO, for sale by HILTON, 20S W Houston str.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Clarets and all kinds of fine liquors are boinl
sold at the lowest prices by Emanuel Abra
hams, the City Grocery Store, 2O6 Commerc'
street. 6-28-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Will sing at the San Pedro Springs Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday nights. The public in
| Vitad B-2g-3C
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
sBEEP FOR SALE.
WOOL COMMISSION HOUSE.

We are prepared to receivd Wool on consign-
ment making Liberal Announcements on same.
CHABOT, MOSS CO.,
4-l1-tf San Antonio. Texsn.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Polo.


The Texas Polo club will play match gam
at San Pedro springs, July 4, at y. IN. PCT
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

We find that the Continental ink and mucilag,
gives general satisfaction. Never had a com
plant. Everything in stationery line at
b-7-lm BALDwIN's. 257 Commerce st.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

The finest line Of piece goods for the spring
and summer to be found IN the State at
pARCOAST a. SON.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
Clothing to FIT

Everybody from 214 year old child TO an extra
size mems suit, at Cohen a. Koengheim's, 300
and 81 Main plaza. .b-l4-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

Pleasant Rooms
With board, at No. o West Fourth street.
8-2d-tf MRs. TERRYBERRY..
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

-New.spring clothing and hats Just in.
PAECoAsr " Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

INTERNATIOAL.

Forwarded-4 cars of wool, of merchan-
disc, of beer kegs.
Rcceived-3 cars of brick, 3 OF coal
o of lumber, of hay, of bacon, of mer-
chandise.
SUNSET.
Forwarded . cars of merchandise |
of coal. OF corn, OF lumber, % of mixed
merchandise.
Received - 8 cars of mixed merchan-
disc, of canned goods 10 of lumber, 2 of tin, |
of oats, of salt, fof beer kegs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
VERY SPECIAL e!

80 suits hest blue flannel at So So tCOrth Sl2 So
q suits fancy cashmere $40, formerly sold at
S13 30.
800 CheUiOt shirts at 81 sd great bargain.
$50 blue linen shirts 81 25-sOld GycrBtOherc at
ST 20.
300 iChite shirts at 95 cents north ST %.
800 DhitG shirts at 81 20 north 81 80.
100 dozen assorted half hose rs cents q pair,
north 40 10 so cents.
NOUelties reeeired euerB iCeek. Come and post
yourself iUiui the latest styles and lOgeSt prices.
Remember eUerU piece NJ our goods Is nelO and
fresh. SHEETS. CORREVON & CASTLES,
Crockett Block, Alamo Plaza.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02
CARTER & MULLALY,
Undertakes,
ALAMO PLAZA,
ALAMO PLAZA.

Funerals Furnished with Every Requisite
Special attention given to forwarding bodies
TO all parts ST the United States. 81" Telephone
connection. Calls attended day and niVht
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-02

UNDER WEAR


OF their own importation.