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Are an immense benefit to the sick peo-
pie. The wonderful skill Of many ply
SLAMS to recognize disease shall be un-
touched, but in millions of cases they
don't know how to cure, use poisoning,
destroyable remedies (?) and declare
great many diseases as incurable. Our
remedies don't know such sickness II
taken before the body Ia In q dieing con-
dltion. Every sick person should make
trial because II never fails to cure the
severest diseases Of women, cancers,
consumption, fevers, cramps, epilepsy,
insanity mot org), piles, diseases ofskin,
scrofula syphilis, carries Of the bones,
etc., etc. Treatment OF children exceed
ingly easy. Remember that these med
icines are adopted by the authorities OF
the Santa Rosa Hospital. There Is no
patent swindle about 1t, but the greatest
discovery In the medical line since crea-
tion Of the world. San Antonio refer
ences and testimonials given. Cali on
me. PRoP. MEYER. No. 5W. Commerce St.
Elect. HON. General depot for Texas
and Gulf States. -l7-lyr.
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION.

In the Honorable District Court OF eexar County,
No. 1896, Sarah A. Meadows VS.. Newton Mead
ows.
The STATE OF TExAs-To the Sheriff
or any Constable Of Bexar County,
Greeting; You are hereby commanded
that by making publication Of this Cita-
ton In some newspaper published In
the county OF Bexar, once In each week
for four consecutive weeks previous to
the return hereof, you summon Newton
Meadows, whose residence Is unknown,
to be and appear ut the next regular
term OF the Honorable District Court Of
Bexar county, to be holden at the Court
House thereof, In the city OF San Anto-
A. ID. 1884, the same being the first day
Of December, A. ID. 1884, then and there
to answer petition filed In said Court
on the 10Th day Of December, A. ID. 1884,
In suit numbered 1896 on the docket OF
said Court, wherein Sarah A. Meadows
Is plaintiff and Newton Meadows is de-
PENDANT. Said plaintiff in her petit
ton alleges as follows, to-wit I:
That she has resided In Bexar
county, Texas, for more than six months
previous to the filing Of this suit; that
she was lawfully married to defendant
September 9th, 1879: that about four
years ago ueIendant abandoned plalntlH
with the intention Of abandonment, and
for more than three years has made no
provision for her support; that there are
two children, issue of said marriage,
CARROLL, nged 10 years, and Louisa, aged
Syears.
Wherefore she prays that upon hear
Ing she have the sole control and custody
OF the children aforesaid, and that the
bonds Of matrimony heretofore existing
between her and defendant be forever
dissolved, and for all costs Of Court.
Herein fail not, but have you before
said Court, on the said first day Of the
December term, 1884, thereof this writ,
with your return thereon, showing how
you have executed the same.
Witness, Theo. Baldus, Clerk of the
District Court OF Bexar county.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
said Court, at office In the city
L.s.] Of San Antonio, this Goth day OF
August, A. ID. 1884.
THEO. BALDUS, Cl'k ID. G. &c.
By M. YTURRI, Jr., Deputy.
Issued August Goth, A. ID. 1884.
THEO. BALDUS, Cpk ID. G. b. C..
By M. YTURRI, Jr., Deputy.
Came to hand August Goth, 1884, and
publication ordered same day In the San
Antonio Evening Light.
Il. +. MCCALL, Sheriff Bexar Co.
BY w. q. M. SAMuELs, Deputy.
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Checkmated.

Mrs. Jobblewizzle was about ready to
leave home for the summer and she spent
lots Of money and worried the life half
out Of Jobblewizzle.
my DEAR" she said to him on the last
morning, ais everything readyf"
~ hope So" was his detected reply.
"When will the carriage be heres"
train"
as the baggage all DOWN"
"Yes."
SIS that little trunk checked, and my
Saratoga, and my big leather trunk, and
my valise?"
Eyes"
"Are you sure everything is cheoked?"
Gan but two things. my dear"
"That's the way" she exclaimed, "you
always miss something. never saw
such creatures as men. What two
haven't you checked?"
"Your extravaganza and your jaw, my
dear. The man In the Office said there
wasn't a railroad In the country that
would assume that responsibility. -
Merchant Traveller.
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A liberal reward will be paid to any
party who will produce case of Liver,
Kidney or Stomach complaint that Elec-
trio Bitters will not speedily cure. Bring
them along, 1t will cost you nothing for
the medicine II 1t fails to cure, and you
will be well rewarded for your trouble
besides. All Blood Diseases, Bilious
ness, Jaundice, Constipation and Gene
raj Debility are quickly cured. Salts
faction guaranteed or money refunded.
Price only 80 cents per bottle. For sale
by Rice Bros. & Co., Soledad block.
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SPECIAL BARGAINS.
Call on Hosack a Newton, Il soIedad ST.. oppo-
site Courthouse. for Special Bargains.

Call on Hosack a Newton, Il soledad ST.. oppo-
site Courthouse. for Special Bargains.
Asplendid bargain in we'll furnished
boarding house Of eight rooms. No. 304
East Commerce street. Furniture and
bedding all good. Splendid Piano and
small store and appurtenanoes included
II wanted. Call on Hosack & Newton,
opposite the court house.
That valuable and beautiful lot on cor
ner Of Goliad and Matagorda streets,
ward No. 4, opposite Rlchter's store,
can be bought cheap now.
Splendid Business Stand, and business
with Stock and Lease for Sale. Call on
Hosack a. Newton.
Fine property on South Alamo street,
ImprovedS Rooms and fine large Lot
with garden and fine vineyard. Call
and see the price.
Seven 10 acre tracts, near Prospect
Hill, at $3.50 each.
One 10 acre tract, well fenced and i'm
proved, just out of city, on Corpus
Christi road, cheap.
One fine lot on Poplar street, west Of
San Pedro avenue, can be bought cheap
now; fronts south.
Five hundred and eighty acres of land
on the Medina and Madfo creeks: Fer
nando Ruiz headright; So per acre.
One lot In ward No. l; bargain at Sl25.
A 240 acre farm, 10 miles east OF city,
on the Calavaras creek, 100 acres en-
closed, 40 acres In CIVILIZATIONS; come
quick II you want TO buy.
Two lots in ward No. 3, on River
avenue, fronting 30 feet each thereon,
$3.50 for both.
Several improved residences on
Crockett, Alamo and Nolan streets, and
other bargains in unimproved property.
One valuable lot fronting on Soledad
and Acequia streets, and In the second
block north Of Houston straet. In
proved on Acequia street, and bargain
II sold now.
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house, six bed rooms and parlor, bath
room, servants room and kitchen, also
two-story carriage house, with two
large lots, In third ward, convenient to
business centre, two blocks from street
car line. Price $500, half cash, balance
on easy payments. Also 20 lots on
Olive street at from $3.50 to 5000. Fine
location for building. For particulars
address "W," No. ~ North East street,
care this office.
Two-story house and two lots in
Fourth ward. An offer wanted. Apply
to j. w. Bradley.
Small cottage and large lot 40x75 varas
on Elmyra street. An offer wanted.
Apply to J. w. Bradley.
New cottage and 10 acres, all fenced, ~
miles from plaza. An offer wanted. APP
ply to to j. w. Bradley.
Thirteen acres, with a fronting on San
Antonio river, and small plank house, p
miles from plaza, $500, Apply to J.W.
Bradley.
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BARGAIN COLUMN.
Parties Wishing 10 Buy. Rent or
Sell Should Consult this
Column.
A rrNr Farm or 100 ACRES, ron SALE.

Fine tract Of land OF LOO acres, In
Harris county, six miles from Houston,
on Buffalo Bayou, railroad running bv
same. Plenty Of water, grass and tim
Der. Some improvements, and part
under cultivation. Four hundred tons
of hay cut from same last season. win be
sold cheap and on easy terms, at bar
g gain. a Address T. p: johnson nnsf this
Agent, San Antonio. 5-5-tf
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This name has become 30 familiar with tho
most OF people throughout tho United States
that II "a hardly necessary TO state that he Il
tho originator Of the w, at DIR. Bosanko Cough
wherever known, for Couvhs, Colds, Consume.
ton and all affections OF the Throat and Lungs
Price. 30 cents and 81. Sold by q. schasso &c.
James Clavin, Iiagland & Go.
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NEW CONCRETE HOUSE,

On Avenue c, No. 1909, fronting east on
Milan square. Has 10 rooms, bath room;
stables and carriage room; all the mod
and gas. A special bargain can be had
by applying at once, as the owner has
left the city and wants to sell.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Cores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. II Is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfacfion, or money refunded. Price
Brothers Il Co., Soledad block.
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ZINE nun.prNa LOT cnrAr.

Corner lot in block g, northeast corner
Of Franklin square, In Second ward,
fronting on San Saba street; size, 4Oxi0
varas. Fine location for store and
residence. Can be bought cheap. In
quire Of J. w. Bradley, 400 East Hous-
ton street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

Located half mile from railroad; already
developed by shaft Axe feet and l25 feet
deep, fine vein Of coal In sight. Sample
to be seen at the Office of San Antonio
Light. For particulars inquire Oft. b. j.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

Two handsome new cottage houses.
four rooms, gallery, city water, out
houses, all modern improvements, only
two blocks from street car. VIII sell to
good parties on easy terms. Not much
cash required.
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DIR. N. .. Burnharn,

who had charge the Kansas CITY NO. Rye and na
cohma compelled
delicate
from all give
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

A new six room house, near Avenue
G, with hydrant water and other con-
veniences. Property now rents for $25
a month, to be had on the installment
plan. Price $4,000.
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Frame house, closets in every room, and
all the modern improvements; located
on Avenue c. To be bought for $4,000.
A bargain. 7-3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

Takes pleasure In informing her friends
and pupils that she Is now located on
Acequis street, opposite the public High
lessons an Piano, Violin, Guitar or Or
gan; Charges "a per month. or " cents
per lesson. s-4-lus
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

Fifteen shares, second series, in the
Merchants and Mechanics Building and
Loan association.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

. -Four (D lots and two o1thouses, Of
for $ll00. Terms easy.
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

Piles are frequently preceded by a scnse OF
weight IN tho back, loins and lower part OF tho
abdomen. causing the patient to suppose he
has some affection OF tho Kidneys or neighbour
ing organs AT times. symptoms OF indiRes-
tho stomach etc. A moisture, like perspira-
ton, producing very disaEreeable Itching,
after getting warm, Is very common attend.
once TO the application OF DIR. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly upon. the parts
affected. a6so bling no Tumors: allayinK the
cure. Prico,. b conts. Address, The DR.. Bo-
sanko Medloine Co /, Piqua: o; Sold by e
Little Joker" Is the best smoking to-
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

Six fine building lots on Alazan creek,
near Krisch property.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

n wood pals at bottom prices for cash,
IVY Commerce street. The cash grocer,
7-2s-tf ENAsuxE AssAiiA,ss.
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One OF the finest finished houses in
the city, located upon one of the fash
ionable avenues. Is supplied with gas,
hot and cold water, bath room, stable
and carriage room. House has 10 rooms,
all elegantly furnished and carpeted
with Best BRUSSELS, elegant pictures
and fine piano. Can be bought at bar
gain. Address 3D." this office.
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Only a few copies of the Revised Urdi-
nances Of the City Of San Antonio, left.
II you want a copy apply ut once.
Pamphlet binding, 81; cloth, 81 30.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

One grand Square piano. bran
new, cost $3.50. win be sold on monthly
payments, at discount.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

One Ruggles card press, In flrst-class
order, for sale; $50 cash.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-01

A four room cottage, two galleries,
hall, stable, carriage house, well water
and ir riga Ell. land for sale, Sl,soo.
on place.
A five room cottage, stable, carriage
room, plenty of shade, and hydrant
water. Price 5000.
Address Il. b. johnson, LIGHT office.
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monterrey advertisers.

This space will be
occupied by DR.. Alex
McMasters, Physi-
elan and Surgeon,
Monterey. Mexico.
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ARE YOU AFFLICTED7

ABr Description of the Diseases Of the Eye Ear and Throat win
jew References of Remarkable Cures BY Or
~ s. BWnhdm
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ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
Miners, Prospectors, Farmers
and Mechanics.

would call special attention 10 all who In
tend coming to Mexico for the purpose OF
working mines farms or engage In any other
industry, that thes can lind everything needed
In the GENERAL HARDWARE LIN <, such as
builders, Mechanics. Miners Tools and Mining
kinds. Headquarters for Mining and Blasting
Powds u. Atlas Powder or Dynamite, Triple
msSn BaI na,o,s spS acn r hsc, aDS
supplies, Plaunum Fuzcs, Leading and Con-
Meeting Wires, Octoaon Mining steel. Drilling
aud Mapping Hammers. Picke. Mattocks, etc.
Aiso Dli Oh smith Tools nnd supplies, Iron and
Steel. Anvils. vises. Bellows, Drills, Forges,
Machinery. etc. Paints, Oils, varniehes, Brush
rs. etc, at the
ANTIGUA FERRErERIA,
Corner OF Theatre and DR.. Micr streets, Nos. 10
and ~, Monterey, Mexico.
vinda de Santiago n. Langstroth.
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Little Joker" Is the best smoking to-
bsese.
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DIR. WEATHERS

Makes practice Of Medicine speciality. treat
Ing all diseases common 10 bedside practice.
particularly disease OF women and children.
qualifications can DO fully satisfied by refer
ring 10 Catalogue OF Graduates Of 1900, OF the
Jeirerson Medical College,. Of Philadelphia.
hcc at NBrTE'S DRUG srORR. Read ncc,
u Macon street Telephone 37t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-17

than htlf Of those who h'tened 70 Judge
e,u,tt and fsenerul Lee for over Two hours.
webb had about one third OF the crowd 10
the courthouse. and about one miro Oh
shesc were white.
Judge stuart spoke first. and Tor one
hour be held the strict and unaiviueu az
| tention of his large audience. All who
have heard him on the stump know how
Thoroughly familiar he IL With the issues o'
the day: how plainly and forclbly he ey'
plaIus them. and how ably he advocates
Democratic doctrine. He was applauded
again and again with a vehcmeAce and
earnestness that leave no doubt OF bow
these peope arc going In November.
Tn his audience were many men WIN
have heretofore been Coalitionists, but who
are now active Democrats. II mot posi-
BILE 10 do Justice by even giving a synopsis
OF bis speech.
hen General Lee was introduced to the
audience they made The very mountains
ring again and again. Men who "rode
wifi, Leer during the four years OF war
now We'd with each other In showing ther
hove FOR this famous man and their appre-
citation of bis effort in behalf OF Democracy
Cheer after cheer rent the air. General
Lee made fine speech and did much good.
MANY here had never seen him. and on all
sides you could see men trying to elbow
their way near enough TO the speaker TO
hear him distinctly. Certainly this was q
proud day for Lee rs well as for the Demo-
Gratis Of this county.
/ did not hear Webb IN his "side show
lie met with such poor response from his
party here that would certainly not blame
him II he never returns. lie was born ana
raised in This county, and no doubt this
helped TO swell his small crowd. Greene
Is Democratic by good majority.
/ hear that The negroes are swearing
IN - their voters, or. in other words, are
compelling them TO pledge themselves 70
vote for Blaine & Co. Free ballot ana lair
count. surely. H..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-17
HANOVER COUNTY.
Frost-The Potato Crop i:duca tionai-Reli-
giOHs.

ETost-Ihe Potato trOp-f.dhCat0hat-b
giOUs.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
MKCHANICsVILLE, October 1G, 1884.
The frost has come in good earnest. Last
night was the coolest OF the season. A
farmer tells me il will do no harm. The
excessive drought has made the potato crop
small, fsirings and seed" Instead oil full,
round tubers; but the crop Is in fire con-
dition 10 be gathered. 80 dry and well
cured. Mr.. II. r. Horne is building dry
ing-house for curing his potatoes by artifi-
cal heat. There is no calculating the loss
Annually 10 these growers by the freezing
and rotting Of this crop. This experiments
Of our enterpris ing citizen is therefore dc
serving Of much attention.
MIR. Il. T.. SydnOr gives up the old home
stead. "Mcadow Farm" 10 move 10 his
place near Atlec's station. lie will be
greatly missed in our community. Mr.
Lewis II. Cosby has rented from MIR. Syd'
nor the mansion and portion OF the farm
for another year.
A Mr.. Vaughan. from Pennsylvania. has
bought for "a, 900 the beautiful home form
erly belonging 10 DR.. Lumpkin, at this
place. and will occupy It with his family at
an early day. He will be welcomed by the
cession 10 tire neighbcrhood.
Mr.. Benny Dickinson Is buildin. resi-
dence on Bells creek. and Mr.. j. W. Stlrke
moves TO HIS new home formerly the Ladd-
Clarke homestead) by New Year.
There are changes also in the schools OF
the neighborhood. Instead OF in the graded
school once spoken OF for this district Mr..
John Starke will teach near his home new
school; Miss Ada Dickinson continues the
schoo! she taught last year, and MiSs'Nan-
ME Bates and DIR. BoggS teach at the
Academy. Besides these, Miss Helen Bates
and Miss Hattie Horne have private schools.
One OF the greatest improvements going
on is the extensive repairs to Walnut-Groye
church. The house has been turned around
and newly covered, aud now the inside Is
being modernized. II is TO he newly plas-
tered and painted. and fitted with new
stoves, chandeliers. &c. II will be great
change for the better. The ladies OF the
church as well rs the brethren are pushing
the work.
Or. c. II. Ryand, pastor, has Just closed
meeting with this church, which was
largely attended and greatly enjoyed. He
baptized eight last sunday afternoon, and
received SIX others last night.
Your correspondent is not allowed 10
make pubic the matrimonial plans OF the
season, but one family has promised him
"partridges for relkfast" one morning
in November if he will come. Don't that
look like III CAR0LUs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-17

Gtncrnl Ftz. Lee, TIC chief marshal. Az.
irving AZ The BACKGROUNDS. a great fhronS
had collected, more than we're ever seen
on tho grounds before. An immense au'
tiitnce gathered around the stand.
Major Jed Hotehkis. after very appfo..
pirate Introductory address, introduced
the speakers, who were General Fitz. Lee
(who Is said 10 have made one OF the hap
piost efforts Of bis lifc), General X. y. Lazy
Colonel ]. II. skinner. and Major James Is.
Dormnn. The audience was highly enter
tained and chcered loudly all the seekers.
Among the officers In attendance was Sialor
John Dinneen. Of Richmond. Tho si'5
troitipg race was won by Davis q Con-
wsy's Nntwood. .Jr.; Clyde :. taking Sc
cond and Mostly taking third money.
The hurdle race was won by George
Eastop's Jesse James. Robin Adair
coming in second. The bicycle race. hall
mile stretch. for gas. was won by 5. 2. Me-
Cormick. of staunton, second money being
divided between q. A. Robdalc. OF ar
risonburg. and l.. q. Gray, Of Stanton.
Tomorrow Is the last day. The new d.
rcctors elected are Hugh r. Lyle, j. ii.
Parkins. and samuel Donald.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-17
DANYfLLE.
An pid Busincss-sian Observation-Disclosures
ReviyaIs- Frost Mt Last--Churcb Property

An pid Busincss-Mnn Paraiyzed-Reiig
RevivaIs-F'rost ut Last--Chnreh Property
Sold.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatcs.l
OCTOBER 10, 1884.
Mr.. William J. Crews, of Crews, West
brook Il Co., was stricken with paralysis OF
The night side yesterday evening. He
bad not been well for a long timc.
! esierday morning. he rode out a
short distance. and returned little while
before dinner. The seryant-womi who
was putting dinner upon the table Ia his
room heard, while she was out for moment,
a fall and crash OF dishes. aud on her re-
turn 10 the room found him trying to rise
from the floor. At q late hour last night
be was entirely helpless and unable {, speak,
but would give no sign Of pain except lift
ing Of the left hand u his head.
Rev. L. ii. Fontainc, OF Halifax, here
this morning. SAYS be closed a series OF re-
yiVal services at Riceyille, this county, last
Monday, during which thirty-iive persons
professed conversion and twenty were hap
tized. He bad the assistance OF Rev. j. =.
Glass and Rev. :. Il. Reese. Rev. Mr..
Glass has recently held protracted meet.
ing at Edge Hill, this county. duting
which he had the assistance Of Rev. Mr..
Reese and baptized eleven persons.
The mercury stood at sunrise at 30o. and
the tin roofs were white with frost. There
was some tobacco out Tuesday morning,
but il has doubtless all been cut and housed
ere this.
Hard as times are. there are only eleven
persons in the city aIcishouse-three white,
eight c0lored.
The Lynn-Strcet Methodist church build
ing and lot was sold yesterday ut auction
10 The colored MPthodists (the Loyal-Street
church, for $1,000. As | have reported,
the members Of the Lynn-Street church
merge into the Mount Vernon church, and
are building a house Of worship ut the
junction Of west and south Main streets.
The Lynn-Stroet parsonage was not sold.
ALPHA.