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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
LIGHT FLASHES.

What the Reporters Learned on Their Tour
Through the City.
"A large English stock company is
being started.
Elk Lodge No. 50, Knights ofPythias,
meet tonight.
Minnie Hauck ia booked for Turner
hall for the first week in March.
Jumbo and Miss SNOWFALL held down
the box at the variety last night.
There will be masquerade ball al
Jonas garden nest Sunday night.
Hal Gosling brought in four Mex
leans charged with smuggling yesterday
-EYcursionists are moving towards
the Crescent City to take in the hardi-
Gras festivities.
The city is promised quite number
Of damage suits on account OF muddled
city surveys.
Mr.. Nicholas Damken was the sue
cessful bidder Tuesday night for the bar
privileges at Turner hall.
-Sommers & Uehlinger are preparing
for their summer nights concert season,
to commence about March /.
The Mexican Social club comph-
ments the LIGHT with an invitation to
attend hop Mt the Casino, February %.
The grand jury was partial towards
the LIGHT. The Express charged Mr..
John Copeland with dishonesty, but the
jury did not see any libel in that.
The following are the judges of cleo
tion on the sewerage appropriation
Ward No. l, Henry Colmann; Ward No.
2, c. G.. Artzt; Ward No. 3, Ed Rische;
Ward No. 4. G. X. Brenneman.
The San Antonio club gave another
OF its elegant receptions last evening.
1t was largely attended and hugely en-
joyed, as was to be expected from the
past reputation Of the club.
Fred Kerble, the genial proprietor OF
the San Pedro springs, celebrated his
4Oth birthday yesterday afternoon with
number of his friends. Dancing and
champagne pushed the honored host ON
his first tilt with the year Al.
Gallagher, the eX-Alderman and
genial gentleman at the international
depot, has inaugurated new drink
that Of Mexican mescal cocktail. Gal
lagher is entirely international In his
drinks when Harry Baum spreads two
flags.
The Relief committee on getting up
an entertainment for the Ohio flood sqf-
ferers could call upon the management
of the Vaudeville and procure talent on
short notice for u first-class show. Mr..
Simms has already signifled his willing
ness to assist.
One OF the County Assessors EN-
ployed in the pursuit Of the value Of tax
able property Is confident that next
years tax list will be based upon an
official valuation OF assessment at S22,-
100000. Compute this at 40 per cent.
discount and good Lord! how we grow
and wax rich and fat!
Mime. Donaldson's bal masque at
the Arbeiter Verein hall last evening
was a most magnificent success. Her
pupils and the friends of the pupils,
besides many others, undertook last
evening to show their appreciation of
Nine. Donaldson's services, and by the
audience assembled they certainly sue
oeeded.
There was a furious runaway from
Stoves lumber yard last evening about
6 o'clock. The buggy which was in the
wake Of the scampering horse lost its
Off front wheel, and in this dilapi dated
condition turned the corner of Alamo
street, and in this battered condition
| proceeded to the stable. Twenty dollars
| will repair all damages.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Save money by seeing Armstrong when you
are decorating your houses, south side
cathedral. 2-l3-lOt
Leave your orders for the celebrated Colson
brick with Sta1fel 4 VOgel. l-3l-lm
A supply of Colson brick always on hand at
Staifel 4 Vogel's warehouse. l-3l-lm
Go TO sullivan's, 2i9 Commerce street, for
your boots and shoes. l-2J-lm
II you want Grst-class stock in shrubs or
plants, sec Armstrong. 2-b-lut
Good second hand sewing machines OF all
makes, from Sc upwards; guaranteed In per-
feet order. Oil, parts and needles for all ma
chimes. Orders by mail solicited. Address W.
G. Erps, 405 Avenue Il, San Antonio. s1-iOt
Mixed Paints si.50 per gallon, pictures fran;
ed in every style, window shades at cost, wall
papers and decoration also sign and house
painting a speciality at DtNelre Spencer 9,
1913 East Houston street. Telephone NO. ~.
Strictly pure Louisiana molasses at Lone
Star tea store at 20 cents to Go cents per gallon.
| will hold this good Tor 10 days only.
|. &. MEEK,
2-l3-tf 402 East Houston street.
For fruit trees see Armstrong. 2-lslOt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
Wounded By a Lunatis.

A Mexican lunatic at the poor house,
yesterday, assaulted Mr.. Baumgartner,
q guard, with an axe, cutting him on the
head and shoulders very badly. Mr..
Huppertz and another guard went to
Mr.. Baumgartner's assistance, when
the lunatic attacked them. The two
gentlemen finally, with the aid Of rocks
and sticks, succeeded in knocking the
man down and securing him in con-
flnement.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Mr.. Lawson Hagy and Miss Lula d..
Hanzal were united in matrimony last
night at the residence Of the brides
parents, on Dolorosa street, by the Rev.
Father Pfefferkorn. The LIGHT was
kindly remembered with some nice cake
and wine.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
II Makes Them Feel Glad.

The fact that the grand jury found q
bill against tho editors and proprietors
of the LIGHT, for alleged libel, seems to
make the Express feel extremely glad.
Poor fellowsl misery likes company.
The LIGHT is thorn in your side and
will live many long years to prick you.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

No clue as yet has been found leading
TO the detection Of the thieves who are
continually raiding peoples larders, car
rying of every eatable in the house. Mr..
G. Castanola has been the last victim.
His residence was entered on Monday
and all the provisions were carried OF,
together with the clothes which were
hanging out on the line to dry.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

III you wish to see tho finest and largest dis
play OF watches, diamonds and jewelry don't
fail TO call on l.. Rouvant, ga Commerce
stock of brazilian Pebble ipedieated and
other kinds of spectacles. Mr.. Rouvant
undersold b. no one and satisfac-
ION 10 guaranteed In every particular. Mr..
personal attention TO the Repairing OF fine
and complicated watches. BE sure and cali on
him nc "a Commerce street. 2-lb-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
Deaths.

John Burns, aged 46 years, died on the
10th, in the Second ward, from consump-
tion and paralysis.
Victoria Flores y Luna, aged years
and 10 months, died on the 2lst, in the
Second ward, OF tetanus.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Worth OF boots and shoes to be slaughtered at
the New York shoe house just opened in the
old Green Front on North Flores street. Mems
calf boots, 81 80; mems kip boots, 81; boys kip
boots, 81 %; mems slippers, 80 cents ladies' kid
boots, 81 25; ladies' slippers, rs cents; misses
and children's in proportion. 1-23-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

A certain member Of the grand jury
made his threats, and Dragged about
what he would do II he WAS City En-
gineer. He has partly carried out his
threats.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Five hundred ladies to call at the Green
Front auction house. North Flores street
for bargains ia second hand furniture and
household goods.
2-7-tf PEARSON & CoITos, Auctioneers.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

or Houston, will have a select assortment of
masquerade costumes for reht. at Turner hall,
Saturday, February q. Many OF these cos
tunes are imported and are the finest ever ex-
hibited in this city. Particular attention is
called to the ladies' costumes. 2-2l-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
District Court.

W. II. Maverick vs.. Ed Stoves, Sr.
being an Injunction suit for nuisance 70
the erection Of building.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Leo Lebrun, drunk, S.; Tiburcio Vas
quez, disorderly, $40; Harriet William
son, disorderly, S.; Charles DeVeire,
striking, SIS; Pat Mccarthy, quarreling,
fined SIS.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

whether you can get the best OF liquors wine, 8
cordials and cigars at the "Senate" saloon,
corner Soledad and Houston streetss Try
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Taxpayers are hereby notified that the time
for the payment OF taxes for 1883, eI pres
February 20, A. ID. 1884, after which time am
required by law TO force collections.
JOSE CAssIANO,
2-l9-td Collector Bexar County.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Ten thousand Umbrella China and a large
stock of fruit trees, arbor vitHs, shrubs and
roses next to postofiice. Trees delivered free
of CHARGE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Friday, February %, II o'clock p. m, regular
meeting at Firemen's hall No. /, Market
street. All members are kindly invited 10 at
AdIutant
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Every Tuesday aud Saturday at the Green
Front auction house. Consignments solicited.
l-2-u PEARSON & COTTON,
AuctiOneers.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
Texas homestead Building and Lean As
ISOLATION.

The books OF this association are now open
for subscription TO stock. Shares 81 each, pay
able monthly. Parties desiring stock will please
cali on the Secretary, W. W. Heron, at his
Office, " Soledad street. who will also cheer
fully furnish any information desired In re-
gard to this association. CHAS. HUGO,
W. W. HEBRON, President.
Secretary 2-2I-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
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Several stores on Houston street near bridge
and several on Soledad street. Art store on
Commerce street opposite Groos' bank. APP
ply TO J. LANDA,
1-D-tf No. &c Avenue G.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

We have Just brought, from one Of the
best New York houses a competent and sober
plumber-the only kind we keep now.
t2-2l-lml MAURY 4 Co.,
Plumbers, Crockett Block, opposite Alamo.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Railroad tickets bought, sold and exchanged.
Reduced rates to all points, at Barnett's ticket
office, In Sim Harris cigar store, Main plaza. 5tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

An evening class In the French language, by
a bachelor OF arts, and bachelor of science
from the University OF Paris. Terms moder-
ate. Address No. l6 Pecan street. 1-30-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Periodicals, magazines newspapers and all
kinds of novelties. can be found at G. W.
Baldwin & Co.'s, 257 Commerce street. 1-21-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

At j. Joske & Sons, summer silks in all the
latest shades at 20 cents yard. Also fine line
of silk parasOls, 2.oI. nj
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
|. MARK S g. co,


Tomorrow being Washington's birth
day-a legal holiday-ths banks will be
closed.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

on. water color. and china raintlng taught by
Misses wentworth aud Epson, at studio, gjl
East HOUSTON street, next TO winther's gal
prices. POI s0t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

A nrst-class gardner having good recon
mendations can get a situs ton By applying /,
Mr.. J. B. Lockwood, at bank. l92t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Choice in liquors, wines, cordials. or cigars,
don't fail to ask for IL at the new Senate
saloon, corner Soledad and Houston streets.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Cabinet size, SIS a dozen, until further notice.
Other sizes in proportion. A. N. Galloway, Alb
and AIS East Houston street. 1-1i-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

That the new Senate" saloon, corner Sole
of liquors, wines, cordlals and cigars. s-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

There will be a masquerade ball at Jonas
garden Sunday night, February "a, Tickets
for sale at the garden; 80 cents. 2-2l-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

full line OF summer gingham dress pat
terms Just received by J. Joske & Sons. 2l-0
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Full line at Frank olsmith & Cos, No. $40
Commerce street. 2l9-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

In grain, provisions and cotton. Quotations
received every 10 minutes direct fron Chicago,
Liverpool New York, New Orleans and Gal
weston. Trades can be made and closed any
time during business hours on last quotation.
Margin on grain cent; pork, 20 cents per bar
rel; lard so cents per tierce; cotton 81 per bale.
Commission same as Chicago and other ex-
changes.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Yturri street. I-2I-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Stevens & Russ-Gso. W. Russ & Co.
Fire, life and accident insurance. 22l-3(
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
AT. TURNER HALL,

Music by the Eighth cavalry band.
Elegant groups Of maskers will appear.
Humorous interludss during the dancing.
Only costumed maskers win be permitted
to dance. A limited number Of non
members can be introduced. No tickets
will be sold aftor IL m. February. -.
Tickets 81 each. Apply to A. +. Book
mann, G. Runge, A. Sartor, Z. Kuehn. !.
A costume hop to be held Tuesday,
February 2s, for msnbsrs snly.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
"BLAcK-DRAUGHT" makes ehills AM


Sold by James Clavin and l.. Orynski. druggists.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
Wautsi.

Son. PIC n
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
BARGAINS FOR FEBRUARY
By Hilton q Young, sos West Houston
/ street,

Isy Hilton q Young, eos West Houston
Street.
Fine hotel property and store, at that de-
lightful summer resort, Cliffden, known us the
"Cliffden House," rs miles from San Antonio,
built expressly for a health resort, and hotel
now doing a good business, high and healthy;
house two and half stories; all necessary con-
yeniences, and Is a bargain Mt 5000.
Six fine residences on Garden street, only
one block from Mil bridge, very central, built
In elegant modern style, with every conceiv-
ablo comfort and convenience, nothing like
them in the city, must be seen TO be appre-
ciated; two. are now ready, others VIII be
ready In 30 days; price for each $500.
Fine residence on Dignowity hill, rooms,
two story, almost new, with large lots, occu-
plying one of the finest sites on the hill, now
rented for $40 per month; price $500.
Choice lots on DiRnowity hill, .San Pedro
avenue-also, residences on same streets.
Two fine residences, with large lots. on Ave.
nue. 9, one stone, the other frame; prices $500
and $500.
Five room residence, in Fourth ward, two
blocks from street cars, snug little home. and
cheap for $500
Several good houses for rent: call early,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Lands, lots, houses, farms, ranches and stock
Tor sale. Office 2l6 Commerce street. 3-2l-3O;
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Fine Office rooms for rent. Enquire of L
Rouvant at ga Commerce street, next door 1
Main plaza, 2-l5-bt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
Calomel relieves: "BL AcK.pRAuGHIn
Sold by James olavln and L. orynsSi, druggists.


with hoard in private family. Address &C
this Office. cleft
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Five good boys to sell papers on commission
Apply at this Office. 2-2O-u
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

Wanted

For rent cheap TO the right kind of tenan
Apply to c. $. Noyes, 2GG Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
"WINE OF cARDUI" for Ladies onl


Sold by James clavin and L. oryn ski, druggists
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21
REMOVAL s "' FAMOUS.

Our kind patrons and the public in
general will please take notice that we
have removed our store (Ths Famous)
from No. 5 Commerce street to No. ass
Commerce street, next door to A. b.
Frank d Co. Besides our former
stock We oan now offer for sale . new
line Of goods, which We, in our new
stand offer At surprisingly low prices.
Come one, come all, and be convinced.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-21

House For Rent,
No. 3l5 Bowie street, containing rooms lot
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-30
Z Will Give
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-30
BAIRD.

BAIap, 8sy s.--TCotTespoudenc dis
trct court has adjourned aud the county
officers ARA nov pr Apsring Tor county oriml'
nal court. which convenes On honcay
when nvsly times nre anticipated.
The recent winds and rain nave proved
in many parts destruclive OF life aud prop
eriy, bus 20 far wc have been aptr-d.
The reports OF the diifsrnt crops In our
county hre extremely nattering. Wheat ~
reported TO be now finer than ever before A.
this limc OF year, aud the farmer looks ~
fidently to rich harvest. Cattle are look
ing we'll. but the market is dull.
P. Sch wariz & Bros. are speaking OF
constructing u rock store on their Old lot.
This would sdd greatly to the appearance
OF our town. X. w. Turner, our efnc!ens
druggist, also cou 'em plates building rock
store on bis old stand.
Our people arc enthusiastic Ireland SUP,
portars, fsvoripg TIL len tor president and
are thorough anti free grsss, bat would
like TO ave Judge J. X. Fleming for leu
tenant. governor.
Our county Is now In more prosperous
condition yhsn ever before. and land buyers
would do we'll tn give US q call bsfore pur
chasing elsewhere We have hne timber
and much GOOD water aud good set oil
peaceful and Law. abiding citizens.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-30
NORTHWEST NOTES.
Cheerful Farmors and Smiling Stock
men development, Da,n.
ALilcae aud Baird Tales Of Thrifty
f0wns.
rhe Wool Cllp-A Shy ut Politics.
ABILENE.

ABILENE, May ~ -[Correspor dencs. J.
Preauunt ahowers OF rain have fallen In our
connty within tho past week, not 20
heavy M TO do any dansre, bn, Just about
as much o. We needed. Tho ssson has 30
lar been most favorable and the farmer ~.
ioices ut the ilsttsring prospect he now has
of raising npusnhlly gond crops
The range 10 indeed tine. Live hiock OF
ali kinda ara healthy rnd ,Lr.ving, our msr'
chants are dClns "a vood business and every.
body u cheerful from tho universal proc
netity attending all branches 81 Industry
Five new brick business buldisgs are
erecting, while tho Gang OF the carpenters
hammer r.sounGs from every par. OF our
city. Ab!lens is having no wiid Doom"
That day IL pact. she Is now having hrm
SANDY gtowth--A growth that IL healthy
ana In keeping with the rapid agricultural
develOpmen, ot the rich prairies stretching
out oil around her.
The brick work OF our new court house
IL rapidly approaching completion, and the
contractors cay they will have tho building
finished by the Let OF August. Tns briok
used In lhis building have been burnt In
our own county, ana have been pronounced
nv many experts, of superior quality. TIE
problem, IN, r.iorr, OF making GOOD brick
from tina soil remains no longer an open
que,tion. .u u,,-
water works, paid u-a visit the nr't part oil
this week. Amer looking the nIsuBd over
and making soma observations relative 10
water s1utcer, % concluded thaI ~ can.
with little expense. get an sbundsnt supply
of good water. The company VIII IN
few DAYS Sand en- engines nero to prospect
thoroughly and soon Abilene will have .
system OF wster-works capable oil supply.
ing an abundance Of water for all pur'
poses.
Wool 10 coming 10 daily 10 iNge quanti-
ties, and Alb lenu to-day boats OF tas best
wool msrks in the state save ons-ths' OF
San A utonio So far th.s season more than
1000, 900 pounds bsvs bssn delivered here,
and our wool merch ants ssy ,hat during
thu aeason not less than $500 900 pounds
will fird ufsiert in Aoilene. Pr,oes run
from If TO 10 ceDts One clip sold for l93
cents, and quite pu 7'ber nave oroutht ~
csnts. Wa rave soaie very Rritiy bu'eW,
who, IN .pita OF the disoourssiDe tels:rlms
from Boston and other po,nts, continue 10
buy heav ly. They ssy thai 20 mat shxl
foil 10 I'D in Abilene ready market Tor
his ~u,l
A great msny cittl are .. driving past
hs-s on the trail, roing 10 X .rsls, Nebraska
and other points II the nogthwest. Fhy
thousand head passed Within he last three
dave, bound for Dodse City, K7nsGs.