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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03
Are We Having Hard Times ?

In answer to this query we dispatched
q gentleman (who was well acquainted
with all the business men Of the Alamo
city, with instructions TO call upon the
most prominent firms Of the city to as
certain their opinions OF the present
business and the prospects for fall trade.
Having visited nearly all of the repre-
sentative firms of this city our agent
tells us that there are many who com
plain and others who shake their heads,
saying we cannot get cost for our goods.
Our agent says there are number OF
firms who are paying expenses, and but
very few whose profits show more than
expenses. Prominent among those
who are not at present losing
money we would mention j. M.
Emerson, of No. II Soledad street.
In answer to our question of, "Mr. Elmer
son what is your opinion regarding San
Antonio and the prospect OF revival OF
trader" Mr.. Emerson replied: 81 am not
very well posted regarding any particu-
lar line of business, but my own and as
pawnbroker, | am free to confess that /
never saw the time when dollar was
worth as much as it is at present, and
still am not losing money, because as
| the times grow harder i advance less
money on all articles brought to me to
be left for loans, and although fire.
quently sell an article for less than half
the market price / still make II small
margin on the same" Our agent here
asked, "What articles do you advance
on?" Mr.. L. replied: "Any thing such as
is usually taken by pawnbrokers, such
as gold and silver watches, diamonds,
household goods, clothing, tools Of all
kinds, fire arms, sewing machines, musi-
| oaI oonda hnots and shoes clocks and n
thousand and other articles too numer-
GUS to mention. From what we know
we would recommend the people who
have no extra money to spare to call on
Mr.. Emerson and our word for 1t they
will be politely treated. If Mr.. Emerson
has got the article they want, they will
save at least 80 per cent.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03
interchangeable Medicines

Are an immense benefit to the sick peo-
pie. The wonderful skill Of many ply
slams to recognize a disease shall be UNI
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 is In dieing con-
dition. Every sick person should make
a trial because 1t 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. Call on
me. PROF. MEYER, Ave. ID, ~
| Elect. HON. General depot for Texas
! and Gulf States. -H-lyr.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03
REAL BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.


BY Hilton a Young, 2os West Houston Street.
Avenue G property, very desirable and
cheap.
cottages, four rooms each INSTALL
ment plan.
20 building lots on East Commerce st.
30 building lots In Fourth ward.
100 building lots on Prospect Hill.
100 acre farm near Somerset, the Gar
den of the West, 40 acres in cultivation,
10 head cattle, 20 head hogs, poultry etc.,
all for 81 100.
Crescent boarding house, near Sunset
depot, 20 rooms well furnished, 40 reg
uar boarders; everything In flrst-class
order. VIII sell or rent.
Three splendid farms on the Calaveras
creek and are one on the San Antonio
river. all about 10 miles from The city;
fine lands and good crops; bargains In
them all.
Several very choice properties In the
country to exchange for city property;
also very choice residence property
centrally located In the city to exchange
for country lands. Particulars given at
our office.
A few more choice lots on Dignowity
hill, about the last to be had.
Call for our Real Estate Guide and
Circular.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03
Dress Making-.s5oo Reward.

| will give $500 to anyone that will
surpass me in dress cutting, and 500 to
anyone that is my equal. have opened
school Of dress cutting, also cut and
make to order. / give the best fit and
most stylish draping that has ever been
introduced in Texas. have schools for
teaching the art of dress cutting in all
the principal cities. / teach girl of ten
to ladies of seventy-flve, and make them
perfect dress makers. You can fit your
self with my Perfect Tailor System-I
give perfect fit the first time; II also
cuts dolmans and all over-garments,
children's clothing and under garments.
| am obliged TO remain here on account
Of sickness in my family. Ladies that
have attended Chicago, 81. Louis and
Cincinnati expositions will remember
me. Agents wanted. Territory for sale.
5-2G-6m NINE M. Ruth,
2l3 L. Houston St., San Antonio, Tex.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

After trying numerous remedies for
rheumatism, but without permanent re-
lief, | was advised to use 5. 5. s., which
had given permanent relief to others suf-
fering from rheumatism. After taking
half dozen bottles found that the dis
ease was entirely driven out OF my sys-
TEN, and permanent cure secured.
This was over year ago, ana since
then, even during our most severe
weather, with sudden changes, / have
never suffered return of the old attacks
which disabled me from editorial work.
Slight attacks have yielded promptly TO
a few doses of 5. S. s., and disappeared
within forty-eight hours.
1t Is very seldom, indeed, that recon-
mend anything to the public In this
manner, but | feel 1t due to your val
liable preparation, that has given me
such long desired and much needed re-
lief, to state these facts thus publicly.
| am sure that but for your Specific,
should have been laid aside from journal
istic work, as the severest attack was In
my right arm and hand. As thousands
are now suffering in similar manner,
and many of them hesitate for certain
reasons to use your preparation, l am
CONTAINED to address you this volun-
tary testimonial for publication in their
behalf SIDNEY IERBERT,
Atlanta, Ga.
Treatise on Blood and skin Diseases
mailed free.
TnE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3,
Atlanta, Ca, 159 w. 23d St., n. Y, and
1905 Chestnut, St, Phila. B-ll
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

All organizations, desiring to partici-
pate In the celebration, win meet on
Alamo plaza at $3.50 a. M, sharp. The
procession will be formed In the follow
Ing order: Police force and Marshals,
mounted, followed by the Eighth United
States Cavalry band, United States
troops. local military companies, fire
companies, Mayor and City Council and
all other organizations In regular order
They will then move north to 404 East
Houston street, where Daniel j. Cotton
will astonish all at the cheap price,
asked for household goods, etc. 1t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

William Abingdon, Joe Brown and
Sidney Hall, the three men arrested sew
eral nights ago by Deputy Van Ripper
and others, upon the charge of stealing
horses, were brought before Justice An
ion Adam this morning for preliminary
hearing They waived examination.
and Judge Adam fixed their bail at
81 900 each in one case, and $500 each in
the other two, there being three cases
against each of them. In default of
bond they will be kept in custody until
next September.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03
7-3-tf


Come, come, come along with me
10 East Houston street, near Avenue c.;
There you will find what say is so:
Furniture Is cheap and bound to go;
For go 1t must, you can't say no,
As the prices asked are extremely low.
tell you now, as 1 told you before,
1t is "Colton's" Auction House, No. 4Oi.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

From this date we will make the grand
reductions in prices; Cigars formerly
sold three for 50 cents, now two for 20
cents. Cigars formerly sold two for 20
cents, now sold for 10 cents straight.
Cigars formerly sold 10 cents straight,
now 8 for 20 cents. All goods in other
proportion. Special prices by the box.
G-30-Gt HARRY BAUM a. Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

Mr.. W. 4. Calhoun, late junior part
ner OF J. NJ. Hamilton Il Co., and Mr.. /.
G. Meek, late Of Lone Star Tea Co., hay
ing consolidated under the firm name Of
CAhoun a. Meek, have opened spa
cious store on Military. plaza, next to
the Cathedral, where they are prepared
and provisions OF quality and price tt
defy competition. Both gentlemen have
had an experience In their line OF flfteer
years, and can unquestionabiy fulflll any
prpmlscs they make.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

For the finest display of handmade
boots and shoes call at the Crescent City
Boot and Shoe Mandatory, No. II Sol
edad street, opposite the court house,
where you can get the best quality for
the least money.
j. II. MARQUART,
7-3-tf Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

For cheap grade of boots and shoes,
when you can have them made to order,
and iit guaranteed, at prices just as
cheap, II not cheaper, by calling at the
Crescent City Boot and Shoe Factory,
opposite the court house.
j. II. MARQUART,
1-3-tf Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

The hot season is fast approaching.
Avoid sickness by having your wells,
vaults, oesspools and privies in good
condition. Orders promptly attended to
by San Antonio Sanitary and Fertllizing
company, telephone 295. Office al
George Schroeder's, 3il East Com
merce street. 6-5-3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

To Colorado or New Mexico for pure air to re-
lieve Consumption is all a mistake. Any reas-
enable man would use DIR. Bosankos Cough
and Lung Syrup for Consumption In all its first
stages. II never fails 10 give relief 10 all cases
of CoughF, Colds, Bronchitis, Pains In the
Chest and all affections that arc considered
SlO0 Sold by Q. Sohassc & Co., James Clavin,
and Ragland x Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

For all kinds of rheumatic complaints
and skin diseases and poison oak, can
be had at A. Zillian's, corner Alamo and
Commerce streets. 6-0-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

Sold by James Cavin and L. orynski. druggists
For the best brands, cheapest goods,
go to NJ. Castanola q Son, Acequia st.
Mr.. Juan Manuel Chavez, one Of our
most respectable citizens, has formed n
partnership with Mr.. Narciso Leal in the
live stock and general commission bust
ness. The firm will be Leal q Chavez.
The friends Of both these gentlemen are
requested to continue their liberal
patronage. 4-2S-Gm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

The lot on the corner of Houston and
Nacogdoches streets, at present occu-
pied by Messrs. Troboese & Sandleben,
is for rent on the first Of August.
Ed STEyEs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

DIR. j. b. Chess IL Co.'s new dental par
Tors, 23l East Houston street. Dental
operations done in the best manner
known to the profession. G-9-l2m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

A grand display of fire works and
balloon ascension will take place at
Jonas garden tomorrow night, to be
Immediately followed by a grand dance.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

On account of Friday being the Fourth
of July our store will be closed on that
day. 7-22t j. JosKE Il Sous.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

On Saturday night, July 8, for member
and their guests only. 7-3-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03
Deaths

Maria Voloca, aged one and a-hali
years, tabs mesenterlca.
Martha Espafza, IA years, acute
phthisis.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

Steaks can be had at the Mission gar.
den tomorrow evening and night, July 4
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

A young man, about Is or 20 year
old, with good references, in store
Address "E. So this office. 7-3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

IeVtr IHIPUssIpIe'
soldby Jsmes Calvin and l. Orvnski. druggist
Rice Bros. & Co., IA West Houston
street, is the place where all go for fine
perfumeries, etc. Colin
Buy your liquors and wines at M.
Castanola Il Sons. French claret on
draught this week. 7-l-tf
High class Plymouth Rock, Light
Brahma and Langshan eggs for sale by
A. r. Hurley, 20 Soledad street. 4-l0-3m
Calomel relieves: "BLACK- DRAUGHT"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

TO COHsuWsfs OF UIIs
Buy oil in bulk, thereby saving prlc
of cases and cans.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

Sold by James Clavin and l.. Orynski. druggists.
Large and small hams, breakfast
bacon and lunch tongue, received fresh,
at NJ. Castanola q Sons. 7-l-tf
"A large assortment Of mosquito bars
and frames, at l.. Wolfson's. 2s-6-3t
"BlACK-DRAUGHT" makes chills and
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

L. wolfson's is the place to buy
hammocks. 2S-G-3t
Prescriptions carefully compounded by
Rice Bros. q Co. 6-9-lm
-Hammocks, hammocks, hammocks,
at l.. Wolfson's.
Every smoker should try "Little Joker"
For neatness and beauty Rice Bros. &
Co.'s drug store is ahead. 6-9-lm
New-York tribune., 1884-10-03

ACosl suddenly at lu'hiug g. ,oc'h'g2 ., 1874 Aan'
Ncoen, willow % io1n A' ST.,
,,IurAy. uDionort i'.l.at l+otl,,
C!nUees rill Dcn waiting % arrival oi ll3' train irom
Long l~IIui ip.
BoN RoN-Ou Wcdu, SHAY. octohcr L. aucr short ilnos,.
Job o.. iipNton. ne ttf lnti .st.
t4nrr tcNce' w,l br hcH ' h" g., ar ior ~ o,'ninf
Mrhic1tact Count on Nttriif tih n'i, "i = IA
Nafae,s "lh ec ia "'i"s =, S,ns n "' K. 'h' - D. ~
havr sing Tor Now Nolt 81 $3.50 and at' y m
CENNpELl-n Monln,, oept'n -H, Mary 4 wlto oi
Furcnl ron N ,'tl. church Anthon Memorial. tethst'
ives. OF G,u.lvc.. on fudp. ocipJcr ' atI'a "a.
FErrEN-A II m. u.,on.o 2o. West 3ltIs ruIdly.
Npuce q; IA erll her after
GaANEo-A At Ia .An,ld,c, y. j. on Nole day. orfp,erl
awn nt ',s eon o. edwin A. ant lara %. oraVe, OF
Fiaerl sio-r-iowp. y. J Friday %, O'Clock
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ntrst son OiJOn b. ami FLOR c' IT, AGWts "a r. ga
Fan lal pIp~.e
McAFEE-On iu,silY Septsmb b. 1885, al his r'sile1ce
No 3lj West -fl5., James McAoc, IN tlc Jjt y'ar Of
Fnneia ,,-vc,s A. h, First Rcfood rrcsyisrian church
lZlt, between I'll and itl ayc- on Ildy, october B. at
rie..se omi, flowers
McCRAIrH-on epembcr .. ~ Yewt,1. stewart scotland
Eupheuha McD'Nau. wiaog OF Winan McCrth, OF ing
titg fsol bl,r
PERRY-Oc;ober l. Robert c. Perry. nculonantc, oacl
funeral al ,h ch oi hc Transformation 29thst near 5.
a.c. ms FuGa,l mornn az hai-pist 10.
Auburn. y papers nease COP.
sIRAHAN-On October l. RObert II. strahaD. in his i3i
Funeral ron, his resl,nce AZ West 7lss Friday At
Interiout at Newburg SATURDAY
WATERMA N-DciobeT .. ls-i Helena Waterman beloved
WHO o, Dr. ;. waterman los West 4Jta.s.
Notice 81 funeral hereafter
ZABRl ~KIE-Octob,r ?. Mrs Ann " Za'Tlsklc widow OF
Tia. .lbcrt NJ DTskic M the I'D - her
luherai serVers I'm 'e slience oil lt slht ~ : "
InterInent al oOnstl dc Hook Cemetery At .. N.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-03
THE COMING MlY0RILrY ELECTION
A MEETING AT DIR. CRO~BY's HOUsE-A SPEECH by
HIM-TALKS WITH OTHERS.

HIM-TALk5 WITH OTHERS.
In reference to the meeting held last week ut
the Rev Or Howard Crosbys house, during which the
a,Ivisability of nominating an independent municipal
ticket was discus scd, f. n Newell SAID toa lklbt Ne re-
porter last night: IL was present at that meet
Inc by invitation and while it not
called specially TO discuss this question, the subject
came up and handled pretty freely The main point
reached was that Gerc man yet before the people
equal 10 the office Of Mayor II the movement takes
definite form and perfectly safe man Is nominated
for Mayor quite willing TO give both time ana money
10 the cause II such "a. John sloane or d. Wills
lanes were nominated the respectable portion
of the community would be with them heart and soul
Simon Stern said: have bccn spoken to on the sub
ect of an independent municipal ticket. and agree that
there l. a necessity than some action he taken Dut am
afraid # /, far too late now begin. During the
present Presidential campaign party lines VIII he
80 strongly drawn that it will he next to impossible to
c people to work together, Irrespective Of party III
rucncc."
Edward A. Morrison. Of No. s93 Broadway. a
member of the Cooper Institute C"nmlttc" "t fy
said: 81 was invited to attend the meeting at pr
Howard 1r,,,,s house. hut did not 20. believe the
ndybiity OF running am udt pendent local tckct was
di-cu,s. but am Informed that no action wa, Itkcn
The only mas. tat can suggest candidate for Mayor
/, Theodore Roosevelt himself lie E,No 'l1 ha' "'I
alIno, autocraiic power now i"t him show WIi g"ou
c plan can Volt o. B. Potter has been asked To rUh'
Tl' Tsp..t Social Unions monthly dinner at belmont
COZ Ia. cycning drew good Hlena'irr a'plS poor
present being he fcy PT owsg CI%1D'' ns ry M
CrguI,u and tac Rev. In. H. >. macarthur
Alior the table was cleared H. &. Ncdder, ihr cuu'n
introduced Dr Crosby, who drNer'l En- S,li'tnE m i
eulha.lliug thr views expressed hy hlm IN " .'v'L'
letter 10 rE TEluUNE on the coming cl' non "i h Of
H. .nI MS il a crisis I'm our ciy's history and 40
Clr,.t.tu y n hi- full duty II he does not aNa MN
sclloi the tuuiy 20 help put IN "incc an , &
and Nlslc! sad Ni4yor whn, AoI know, VIII nav
mower o app,int The heads 90 ai bat Que ol the tNcn
dcunrtrruts of thr city riumcni. mere are Nv"
r,,,f,t ,',a tLat .n,cinly need looking after tue
po,, ami FNr.c which - corrupt as they can oo
.It.t Ilfk
,,In. lnir,f rr Allied to the interest OF rumsfcs
saw moi "a word aaanst Cpinmi Toner John j. Norris
V.l. ma. fought uU-uccr--fuN AGAINST a myoii,y '"u
t,cI Of Comm .,inncr. Mitchell and Horton Ih' pp
iicc commissioner allow te law Ia be- bt.cH ,.SS I3
and N.tk ~ thc A'AI' ~ tn,I
lquor dealers came 10 my study unu u '" ',
mr hat they sold more ON SUNDAY '"'' ,, mn ""
sunday Almost al liquor dealer sell to minors. AS
thl- IL Democratic city would nominate Dono't ~
II.e laVahuiiug citizens outunhcr o.. ro"olc, "nl
ihrV united tloy would be- surprised nl now c4'} ''''
,oald destroy the rum power which rules the ol'|'
New-York tribune., 1884-10-03

Dr. Charles HAY, whose death at hi3 home IN
Na...r. ii, hl. br.1uHu.al.,I, wa. born m Ia,,t"
truu.. E,. February q. i1,l, t..us thc SON of John
illy ONE oi tur early s.rrs ot that state. ami grand
some Aluu Hay, 90 naive ot A.Icc, lIcnd of wash
i4-ion and uu pii,rr u th. Nirut h' h"SoIutipn lie
v.- educated Ttlu.' lfinIa University Lexington
K, nul began tnc pr'ri.' of ,Irnr iu -alcu, Ind.
'W!cre hc DISTINGUISHED himself by h- treatment OF
A.aiic cholera 1852 lie ais, rlltcl The Naeni Whig,
n orqau OF the Wink plry, f,r i've years. In 1911 he
moved to Warsaw Ill.,, wlclc Dee sp', the remainder Of
h lie re -oon," says NE Wusqr BaHeb,. acquired
competency 10y alroI- Investments and Dos hi, pric-
tcc from which hc retired several years to ENJOY
the leisure hr had Won earned Even In his peaceful
and honorc axe. however, hc wa, no ider. lie pre-
served to h. latest days th' tdou and scholarly hab-
of hi, youth lie read with aydity every thing of in
which appeared especial, in the line of science
and history lie took the greatest interest in state and
municipal affairs. and active in every enterprise
which promised advance the OF education and
cul hcut. ~ in hi, early manhood hr never
too busy to hcip his own children in their Greek aud
Latin In his latest days lac was never 80 mdo-
lent as to t. ,e his any scheme extend to
the people those benefit. of sound learning which had
been OF 80 much advantage ana pleasure 10 himself"
Dr Hay was married the diughtcr OF the hey David
fdMapd. IA. cldc. died in cliGh3od The youn.csi
child Mrs HarWood Whitney, died few years after her
gu,tu, Leonard Hay, L. :. A.; Ms. Nary Wolfok.
widow of Major AC. Woifolk Us.A. Colonel John Hay.
L. y A. lately Assistant secretary of the state of the
United states and Captain Charles I. Hay. L. :. A.
Gently Mayor o. Springfield ILL., ON the death of Dr
Iay the board OF director, of the Warsaw Free Public
Library. Of which he hd been president, declared by
resolution That IN the than forty that he
lived among Us he known and repcctcl ripe
scholar that lis character ANA habits Oflife were
based mon the highest standards Of courage. prObiy
and Justice and his conduct la all the relations OF life
uniformly governed by those elevated principals which
MAKE for peace truth and righteousness that his inter
c> in his ieowmei. and ia everything calculated 10 bet
ter thcir condition phy scay, socially and morally, was
uteus, and active and he never failed To give helping
hand 10 timely measure, adapted to these ends kcsO
n;iuls OF similar adopted by the board of
Directors Of Oakland Cemetery, Of which Dr. Hay hal
also been president.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-03

crate eW going over ~ London, ~ Manchester, of
himlng ham aud attempting o. Inn their elnotona ~
tN-tongIessmaR Muroh, who represented the Nth
Congressional District ut Maine oI two terms, being
elected Observation-Disclosures ticket, ID now support
lag Mr. Dlaue lie said Certainly | know that
English influence is brought To bear on elections.
have heard something about bigelow's mission, but
know nothing dehuite, All through Maine tho Cobden
Clubs influence Is felt. Their pamphlets find their
way into every farm house. There can be no dlspn-
Ing the fact that Democracy, free trade and British
interest are bound up together. The money and in
fuence of English manufacturers play much greater
part in American politics than most persons would
believe