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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Jessie Fields and the lady love of Ben
Hutchips do not believe that it is only dogs
that "delight to bark and bite" but believe
that motive applicable to themselves, as the
latter lett a challenge at the formers house to
meet her on Sunday. So like the knight Of
old 1--WE should say lady knight, Jessie went
out we think with rather a longing spirit for
the combat of words, or fists, as the matter
should be. Unluckily for Jessie she met her
opponents lover, Ben, and Ben took his lady's
part, plying Jessie with rocks and knocking
her down. Solomon Skull (what a depth of
meaning is conveyed in the name) was on the
spot but took no part in the fight, and instead
Of standing up for woman, skulked away as
fast as he could. Ben payed SIS this morn
ing in the Recorders court and smiled.
If it had been $50 how different his smile
would have been?
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

The Alamo Masonic burial ground has
been cleaned out and beautifed in every
way. The contrast between its former and
present appearance is great, and to those who
have not viewed its renovated condition, it
will, when seen, be pleasing sight. A new
fence has been placed around the entire
ground, prohibiting the intrusion of cows and
such like. The LIGHT is requested to state
that every one should take care of and keep
clean his own lot that as much should be
done individually as is done generally by the
whole lodge, and now that the cemetery is in
good order it should be kept SO.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Jonas Smith, a colored boy at the Menger
hotel, CANDLES, and gambling, like all other
vices, will bring its own punishment. Jonas,
with others of his acquaintance, was playing
cards at the back of the hotel. Andrew Jack
son, in paternal way, ordered Smith to bet
on some certain card. Smith does not be-
lieve in obeying his elders, so refused. An
drew Immediately swore that should the card
he wanted Jonas to bet on turn. up he IAN.
drew would give Jonas a whipping for
disobeying him. The card did turn up and
Jonas Smith got his whipping with broom.
Andrew Jackson was fined SIS.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23
LIGHT FLASHES.
What the Reporters Learn on Their Tour
Through the City.


What the Reporters Learn on Their Tour
Through the city.
knights OF Phythias meet tonight.
-Oothout & Nash have dissolved partner
ship.
Mr.. Hossing is very sick and is so Ill as to
be confined to his bed.
Some ones pants and boots were found
near Mrs. Tunstalps residence.
The Sunset train was several hours late
this morning. No cause is assigned for the
delay.
The following bridges are out of rapair
Avenue and Third street, Mission street and
North Medina street.
La Belle Martin, otherwise Mrs. Stein
bach, was the observed of all observers in
Travis Park yesterday.
"A packet Of letters and papers found on
Main street, belonging apparently to Mr.. ].
II. Brouelette, are now at this Office.
The Masonic cemetery is being put in a
creditable condition. When will the city GEM
etery be treated in like manner?
The Arbetein Verein have decided to ac-
cept no contribution from the Volksfest COM
mittee. They will prepare their wagon at
their own expense.
A letter to this city states that h. H..
Rose, the defaulting Treasurer of the Bohe-
milan society, is now playing a negro part al
the Madison Square theatre, New York.
They are damming the river near the
Alamo mills to increase water power. The
citizens are doing the same thing to the
weather in the hope OF making it cooler.
The new road on the north side OF Travis
park is a creditable specimen of the Street
Commissioners work, but roads so construct
ed are not lasting. 1t should have been ma
cadamized.
The Sheriff can accommodate no more
prisoners at the Hotel de Mccall without
actually overcrowding and inconveniencing
the inmates of that mansion, where thieves
don't break through and steal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23
PERSONAL.
Items Cleaned in the Hotel Corridors and
From Various Other Sources.

Items Cleaned in the Hotel Corridors and
From Various Other Sources.
Captain and Mrs. futile came in from Aus
tin last night.
PM. Mcclure, ranchero of Encinal, is
staying at the Central.
M. w. Mcleod, a merchant Of Borden, is
in the city and a guest at the Central.
Mr.. Reynolds Marsland, from Riverdale
ranch, Boerne, is guest at the Menger.
G. w. Seymour, a well known citizen and
stockman Of Columbus, is at the Central.
Miss Maude Harlan aad Miss Matte
Lauderdale, of Calvert, are guests Of the Rev.
w. II. Dodson.
G. S. Cockrill, G. S. Stockley, V. f.
Scarce, prominent and wealthy citizens Of
Uvalde, have rooms at the Central
Miss Jefie Wallace, Of Cuero, who has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. NJ. A. Daniels,
leaves for home tomorrow morning.
Judge w. L. He,enstein, OF New York,
who is largely interested in mines near Chi
huahua and other parts Of Mexico, is at the
Menger.
maJOI AlehanutI hOOIc mas Just IeNuIHtu
from a trip 10 England and France, having
left his family at Liverpool, and is now stop
ping at the Menger.
Mr.. William Nimitz, son Of Mr.. Charles
II. Nimitz, OF Fredericksburg, and who has
been at Boston, Massachusetts, Tor the last
four years, has just returned home to his
native heath to visit his relatives.
Henry L. Benson, for some time employed
with L. wolfsm, left yesterday for Colorado,
with a view Of opening business on his own
account. Mr.. Benson was clever gentleman
and made many friends during his stay in this
city.
Charles Ralston, G. II. & S. A. X. r.; NJ.
II. Lynch, Louisiana; II. +. Henry, Fer,
Worth; B. Wilson, Australia, Mississippi J.
R. Hawkins, st. Louis; j. T. Rhodes, S. N.
Hardy, FRO county; J. L. Fowda, St. Louis;
J. T. Bradley, Sweet Water, Texas, are at the
St. Leonard
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23
Main Plaza, San Antonio, Tex.


John Oothout to Charles Nash, lot S. range
3, district I, containing IS acres, $40.
John Oothout to Charles II. Nash, one
fourth of block No. 3, above the Upper Labor
ditch, 5000.
John Oothout to Charles II. Nash, go
acres in Kerr and Kendall counties, known as
survey 279, and $40 acres Of survey 20, also 10
acres in Bandera county, survey 2oo4, $72o.
Nathan Fuller to Anton Stanus, land in
Berar county, known as subdivision :, con-
tanning 1920 acres, on the southwest corner
Of the Martinez creek, $3.50.
John c. Tug to Mrs. Mary A. Meany, 10
70, in the section known as Anoya Aluzan,
$4,000.
Mrs. Mary A. Means and husband 10 Hugh
f. Young, western ope-half Of original city lot
TO- west Of San Pedro creek, $40.
G. r. Stumberg to NJ. Russi, lot 3, block
2s fronting rs varas on West Second street,
$500.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

From reliable sources the LIGHT learns
that from January l to August IS 22o3 head of
cattle and 63oo head of sheep were shipped by
the International, and 1900 head of cattle and
Io,4oo head Of sheep by the Sunset route.
The estimated value Of this stock alone is at
least $2oo, 200. The cattle trade of San An
tonic takes precedence of all other cities in the
State, and may be fairly estimated at So, ooo,-
900 per annum il the horse market is in
cluded in IL
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

A colored man named Willie Boyd was ar
rested this morning by Officer KroeRer for
beating and striking Malvina, colored nurse
girl in the employ of w. W. Walling, and for
striking little Scott Walling. 1t appears that
the man struck the nurse girl, who was carry
ing the child on Commerce street, and that it
was wanton insult for which there is no
justification. The Recorder will adiucate on
the case in the morning.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Jack Gibson, insulting language, SIS; Ben
Hutchins, beating and striking, $5 Andrew
Jackson, beating md striking, SIS; Pat Link,
drunk and down, SIS; w. L. O'Brien, beating
and striking, SIS; J. d. Phillips, drunk, SIS;
Boatwright drunk and disordery, SIS; Charles
Winkler, leaving team alone, S.; r. s. Cox,
carrying pistol, SaS.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Mr.. F. Achterberg, who this morning came
in from the Cibolo, where he lives, says that
his corn is in pretty good condition, notwth-
st'nding the drought. He will make about
half crop of cotton, e, 10 bales to go acres.
His neghbors will do about do as we'll. The
Achterbergs are known to be excellent and
industrious farmers, hence the above would
indicate that the drought has done serious in
jury to crops on the Cibolo.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

The services in the First Presbyterian church
on Sunday next will be very attractive. In the
morning the Rev. E. w. Badinger, d. D.,
of Kentucky, will preach, and in the evening
the Rev. Z. d. Graves, of Kentucky, brother
of DIR. Amos Graves, will occupy the pulpit.
Both gentlemen are eloquent preachers and
San Antonians should certainly take the OPP
portunity Of hearing them.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Mr.. J. c. Hart, manager Of the Laredo
opera house, and owner Of the Two Laredos,
has opened an Office and news stand near the
Wilson hotel, in Laredo, where he will keep
stationery and all the late periodicals. He
will take subscriptions for the LIGHT and de-
liver them at 10 cents per week.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

About time to think of getting your fall and
winter clothing In readiness for a sudden
change in the weather, which il liable to occur
at any time. You may have some garments
that could be made serviceable for some time
yet by little renovating. Get them secured,
cleaned, dyed and they will look as well as new.
Caens French dyelng and securing establish
ment, on Casino street, is the only place that
can be relied upon to do this work in a very
superior manner. o-lI-3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Paul Mareaux, lumber stable, 2sxIS, north
side West Commerce street, SIS.
Joseph Dietrich, lumber addition to soap
factory, 2ox2o, east side Laredo street; $ioo.
X. Betser, lumber addition to dwelling, ISx
10, south side Chavez street; $3.50.
c. F. Rick, lumber dwelling, I2x24, east
side Pine street; $3.50.
A. Simon, lumber dwelling, 2Ix3o, north
side East Commerce street; $500.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

An attempt is being made to establish St.
Georges society in this city, and there are
good prospects Of success. The leaders of
the movement are members who have severed
their connection with the British association,
or who do not approve of the way in which
that association is conducted.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Sheriff Mccall has a gray Spanish pony,
branded 70 on the thigh and on the jaw,
which was found in the possession Of Leno
Mario, now in Jail, and which is supposed to
have been stolen,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Prof. Orsino has purchased the beer saloon
OF Seimmang Bros, on Commerce street, near
Military plaza, where he keeps coil beer, lem
onade and soda water. Free lunch every day
his sleight of hand tricks will be taught Tree
a chargp S-2l-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Mr.. Eugene Yglesias, a most popular
young gentleman of Laredo, has accepted a
position in this city with Messrs. Gregory &
Co. The LIGHT representative is thankful
for courtesies shown by Mr.. Yglesias while in
laredo
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

John Mangan and Maggie Marley; John
Smith and Julia Blake; A. r. Beachan and
Madora Daniels; w. A. Jordan and Mrs.
lane Calhoun.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Having opened a first-class barbershop oppo-
site the Postoilcc, in Sommers x Uehlinger's
old stand, where intend TO employ only first
class artists, take pleasure In inviting all my
friends and old customers to call and see me,
and guarantee satisfaction.
S,9l-1m Tony MEssMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

For Rent

A few good quarry men. Apply to f. j
Quirk, end of the car track, at San Pedro
springs. S-22-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

A fruit store, with a three years lease
Terms reasonable. Apply at 43l Austin street
opposite Sunset depot. S-2O-4t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Fun supply of office stationery, printers
supplies &C., q. W. BALDWIN q Co.
STR 25I Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

And can be seen at 81 Soledad street. Watches,
jewelry and diamonds to be sold at auction by
Hosack n Newton. Everything guaranteed as
closed out. 2O-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Several new cottages, four rooms each, and
gallery. Water In Kitchen. Favorable terms
10 good parties. Call at w. IL. Outterside &
Co., 1886 Houston street. S2l-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

For the best of custom made boots and
shoes 20 10 the new store of Martin, next door
10 Nette's drug store, 2E Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23
Wnntel.

House to rent on Presa street, near street
cars; three rooms, well, etc. Inquire 223 Mar
kat ~
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

We wish to inform the public that Mr.. X. +
O'DonoEhue is no longer in our employ.
Respectfully,
S-2l-5t a. PANCOAST 4 Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23
Wanted.

A steady man to attend to stable, yard, etc.
References required. IL. II. TERRELL,
S.23-It q SOedad street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

And so is Martin in his new store, next doc
to Nette's drug store 2j7 Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

Three good carpenters. Apply at once
knmpmanns factory. S-22-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

A second hand farm wagon. Address l., this
office. S-22-2w
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

A house on corner Avenue aud 9th street.
Inquire at premises. So! 80
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

At Mrs. V. G. Paschals, go Crockett street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23
New Goods, New Prices

Common a. Hawks.
Lightning rods at 20 cents foot s-7-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

At Martins shoe store, 237 Commerce street
Call and see him. 1-2S-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

The Central hotel, Of San Antonio, Is the
place TO stop at 81 80 a day. T-2S-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

For sale cheap. Address, Business, this Office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-03-16
A Calling That Women Can't Fill.

A great deal, observes the Boston
Journal. has been said of late in the in
tcrest of those very delicately-constitu-
ted women who can not submit with
equanimity to the operation Of having
their new shoes tried on for them by
the male clerks at the shoe stores. 1t
has even been suggested that young
women be employed in these establish
ments for such purposes. But the in
sufficient physical power of women
would evidently prevent the application
OF this reform, for ANYBODY who has
tried 1t knows that the process of put
ting on ladies' shoes requires an i'm
mense expenditure of muscular force.
This fact is chargeable to the we'll
known habit of women with No. feet
crowding on No. shoes, and protest
ing that the same are "miles and miles
too big" for them. A muscular clerk
and it is noticeable that shoe store
clerks are very powerful in their arms
can aid and abet this deception BY using
the strength with which he has happily
been endowed, but young woman
clerk would be obliged to recommend
shoe the size of the buver's foot, and
thus lose to the store great amount Of
custom.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-03-16
The Kiss That Ellie Wilton Dodged.

John A. Stevens had announced a
play new TO New York, called
Passions Slave" and the ADVERTISE
ment promised, with pictures and big
letters. that the Henry " kiss"
would be feature. Ellie Wilton. u
pretty actress. who came from San
Francisco half u dozen years ago, and
hiss since been employed most Of the
time in our fashionable theatres, was to
receive the kiss. ..by the kind permis-
sion Of Lester Wallack." The Winsor
Theatre. where this Was to occur, was
crowded. In one box sat Mr.. Steven 5
divorced wife, Lolita Church. who Is an
Italian and reputedly jealous. In an
other box was Miss WILLOWS afiianced
husband. BY my side was a man whom
took, from his conversation with his
companion. 10 be- an attachc vi the
theatre. Expectation had been raised
10 n great heighttO the level Ut the
fourth tier Of the gallery. in fact, for
when the boys up there saw Ste
yens, n, the sentimental hero, embrace
Miss Wilton. they yelled their recogni.
ton OF the situation as they had seen it
in the pictures. Stevens went behind
the actress. threw his arms around her.
drew her mp close. and. BY placing one
hand under her chin. turned her face
into kissing distance. We had all read
how an actress had quilted the company
in the West because she thought this
kiss was an improper stage realism.
Miss Wilton's actual sweetheart, in the
box. withdrew partially behind the
drapery. possibly 10 hide his emotion.
and lcvclod his opcra-glass. The
divorced Mrs. Stevens leaned slightly
forward and opened her eyes wide. As
for me, took out my watch, resolved
TO time the kiss accurately and coolly.
But all Of lis were doomed to disap-
pointment. just as the lips of tho actor
were settling down upon those Of tho
actress. she suddenly turned her mouth
aside and the kiss struck her cheek
with Il quite passionate effect. The
theatre attache close by me muttored
something that had the tono and man.
ner of deep cursing; and then he said:
.'She agreed to DO it. hut you can't de-
pend upon woman" But there were
two persons who were not displeased.
because she boltcd the kiss, and it was
not difficult to pick them out. Clara
Belle in Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-03-16
Two Kinds Of Ladies.

A writer in the New Haven Epeniny
Register relates M incident which bears
lesson with it, AS young lady
walked hurricdly down State street up
on Il bleak winter day, her attention
was attracted to dcformed boy comm"
toward her carrying several bundles.
lie was thinly clad, twisted his limbs
most strangely rs he walked, and
looked before him with vacant stare.
just before the cripple reached the brisk
pedestrian he stumbled. thu, dropping
one bundle. which broke and cmptied Il
string vi sausagcS On the sidewalk.
Two richly dressed ladies CD held back
their silkcn skirts and whispered quite
audibly: How hOrridr' while several
passed by who. amused by the boys
look of blank dismay. gave vent 10
their feelings in II hali-,uppressed laugh
and then went on without taking fur
thcr interest. All this increased the
boys embarrassment. He stopped to
pick up the sa,isages only to let fall an
other parcel. when. in despair. he stood
and looked at his lost spOils. In Al in
slant the bright-faced stranger stepped
to the boys side. and said in tone Of
thorough Kindness: LET ME hold those
other bundles while you pick up what
YOU have lost In dumb establishment
the cripple handed all he held to the
young Samaritan, and devoted himself
TO securing his cherished sausages.
When these were again strongly tied in
the coarse. torn paper. her skillful
hands replaced the parcels on his
scrawny arms. as she bestowed on him
smile of encouragement. and said: II
hope you haven't far to CO. The poor
fellow seemed scarcely to hear the girl S
pleasant words, but looking ut her with
the same vacant stare, asked: "Be you
lady?" II hope so; try to be-" was
the surprised response. II was kind of
hoping you wasn't" "Why?' asked
the listener, with curiosity quite aroused.
Cause I've seen such as called them
selves ladies, but they never spoke kind
and pleasant like 'cepting to grand uns;
l guess there's two kinds-them as
think they are ladies and isn't, and them
as what tries to be and is.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-03-16
A Former Slave Becomes Owner of the
Plantation,

The Atlanta Constitution has found n
colored man in Meriwether county, Ca,
who since the war. has amassed for
tune sufficient to purchase the planta-
ton on which he once worked rs d
slave. I'm the time before the war;"
runs the story. "there lived In Mer-
wether county a don't-care sort of ne
gro named Jack Wilson, who could
neither read nor write. He had gained
his freedom in some way OF other, and
gained his livelihood by acting as q sort
of director general TO famous horses In
his neighborhood. Jack became attach
ed to q servant girl who was owned by
man named Gates, one OF the wealth.
lest men in Georgia, who owned thous-
ands of acres of land, and with his fam
lily lived in lordly style. The servant
girl was a bright mulatto, and Jack was
shade darker. They made a match
of it, and were married under the order
of things that existed in war times. At
the same time Jack had q slave-time
wife in Virginia, but she was as black
as coal. When the war closed and the
slaves were declared free. Jack took his
Georgia wife to be his partner for life,
and BY living with her for stated per-
iod she became his wife according to
law. AS soon as he was married Jack
showed a sudden spirit of industry that
astOnished everybody. His careless
habits were thrown aside, and lie went
10 work with will. The wealthy Gage.
his master, died. and the broad acres
fell to the possession Of the heirs. Jack
still worked on the place, and was saw
ing and careful. The Gage family had
lost everything except their land. Hun
dreds OF slaves We're freed by the new
order Of things, and the vast and prince
ly fortune was gone. The heirs could
not adapt themselves to the situation. -
Finally pressed, they sold fifty acres Of
land to Jack; then they wanted more
money, and Jack stood their security ut
the La Grange Bank. and when they
were unable to pay he would take up
the notes at bank aud trade for piece
Of the Gates plantation. He worked
with vengeance, and all his family
worked Old man Jack became noted
and honored citizen Of the county. He
was Industrious and prospered. In the
mean time his old masters children con-
tinued to sell him parts of the old home
stead. Finally he owned it all and was
rich. Three years ago he decided that
it was his duty to provide for his old
Virginia wife, SO he sent for her. and
she, with her children, came to him.
She was given house on the planta-
ton. and was we'll provided for. Jack
owns now the magnificent place OF
about 1000 acres within three miles Of
White Sulphur Springs. in Meriwether
county. He is SO years old. and his
children are settled around him. and all
are contented and happy and industri-
ous He owns fifteen or sixteen mules,
and is noted for keeping the best stock
in the county. His credit at the La
Grange Bank is good. and he can Dor
row all the money he wants on his SIM
pie note of hand"