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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS.
The New Formation of the Electric
Light Company

Another instance of the apathy de-
veloped by the leading merchants and
capitalists Of San Antonio can be cited
in the failure OF the Electric Light COM
pany, which was launched under such
favorable circumstances and which APP
peared to be in prosperous condition.
The company through mlsmanagement
and lack Of support, got itself entangled
in financial web from which II was I'M
able to extract itself. and the effects of
the company were disposed of under
Sheriff 3 attachment. A meeting, how
ever, was held and 1t was determined to
still carry on the business of the COM
pany under fresh auspices, and get ms
much new life infused into it as
possible. With that end, new
directors were elected, consisting
of the following gentlemen: Ed
Shields, G. X. Brenneman and G. l..
Wagner. Yesterday morning these
directors held meeting, report of
which the LIGHT was unable to publish,
owing TO the pressure Of other matter,
and elected the officers of the associa-
tion ms follows:
President, Ed Braden; Secretary, L..
NJ. Gregory; Treasurer, Peter Shields.
The company being thoroughly reor-
ganiZed, Captain Ed. Braden, the new
President informs n LIGHT reporter this
morning that new and competent en-
gineeI has been placed in charge, who Is
now carefully overhauing the plant and
machinery Of the company and discard
ing all portions that are at all unfit or
unreliable. They will be prepared to
furnish lights to Intending consumers on
Tuesday next. Captain Braden has or
dered necessary repairs to be done i'm
mediately. 1t is expected that the COM
pany will be able to furnish about 60 or
20 lights, and If need be larger
number. for which the extra power will
be ordered. The new Board of Direc-
tors visited the works this morning at II
o'clock and inspected the premises. The
appointment of Captain Ed. Braden as
President shows that the company Is
determined to put no round men In
square holes, and there is no doubt that
with SO suitable man as Captain Bra
den, the enterprise will develop into n
prosperous concern.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
Fire Election.

AT the annual election of officers for
fire companies Nos. ! and 2, the follow
ing was the result:
Company No. foreman, Fritz
Schreiner; Assistant Foreman, II. Cole
man; Secretary, A. Schild; Treasurer,
+. krlsch; Assistant Engineer, C. Wer-
ner; Finance COMMITTEES, Joe Schmidt,
5. Wolfson, +. Zinsmeyer.
Company No. 2.-Foreman, William
Hoeiling, ST.; Assistant Foreman, Fritz
Rummel; Secretary, +. G. Haueisen;
Treasurer, Q. Degen; Assistant Engi-
neer, X. G. Nixon; Stoker, William Hoe
fling, Jr.; Hose Director, w. Strauss;
Pipe Director, C. Degen, Jr.; Police
Captain, w. Wurzbach; Finance Com
mittee, s. Koenigheim, George Dullnig,
r. ii. Fisher.
Both companies unanimously recon-
mended that the present Chief OF the
fire department, Gus A. Duerler, be re-
elected by the City Council.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
Fine Wines.

Many lovers Of good, pure wines will
be glad to learn that the popular and re-
lately received, per ex steamer Weser,
from Bremen, Germany, large and
varied invoice of superior, pure Rhine
wines, specially selected by Mr..
Schneider whilst in Europe the past
summer, consisting of 800 cases Of the
following choice and desirable brands:
Niersteiner, Deidesheimer, Rauenthaler,
Macrobrunner, Ruedesheimer and Berg,
which they are offering at figures to suit
every one, ranging from So 80 to SIS
per dozen. Also direct from England,
per ex steamer Victoria, 200 casks GUM
ness stout and 200 casks Bass pale ale,
which. on account of low ocean freight,
they are offering at lower figures than
ever offered in this market 12-5-20t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

hlENlhth . btISl fLoNh
Is worthy Of being recommended to
every one irst-class flour, 1t IL not
excelled ny any other in quality and
taste. This flour is not claimed to be a
patent flour, but 1t Ia manufactured by
mills that are furnished with all the best
improved machinery, and only the very
best wheat Is used; the flour not only
contains the starch of the wheat, but
also the gluten, which secures the origi-
nal strength and taste of wheat flour.
The real white patent flour contains
very little gluten, and Is, therefore, less
nutritious. Guenther's Best Flour has
been in the market since 1861, and Its
name was never changed. Since then
many different kinds of flour, with high
toned names, and ornamented with di-
plomas have been introduced into this
market, but nearly all OF them have
silently disappeared. The wheat crop
has been very good this year, especially
In Northern Texas, and the manufac-
turers of Guenther's Best are now able
to furnish good flour at very reasonable
prices. The flour is not retailed ut the
mills, but in order that customers may
have the flour fresh, 1t is delivered daily
to all leading grooers.
ll-7-lm G. ii. GUENTIER & Sous.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
Charter Revision.

The Charter Revision committee held
meeting yesterday evening. A depu-
tatlon of workingmen attended for the
purpose of submitting communication
which, on the motion of Mayor French,
they were invited to do. The COM
munlcation related to the election of all
city officers by the people, thus doing
away with patronage.
Judge j. c. Robinson offered the fol-
lowing resolution in relation to the
workingmen's communication:
Resolved, that we appreciate the in
terest the w0rkingmen have shown in
presenting their address to this com
mittee, and hope they, as well as others
Of our citizens, will give expression Of
their opinions in regard TO the amend
ments to our charter, contemplated at
the present time.
This resolution was carried, after
which Judge Robinson read a report on
the method Of taxation. and the city at
torney In reference to the regulation and
suppression of variety shows, gambling,
the social evil and Migrants.
After some discussion on this matter,
the committee adjourned.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

The burglars are still burgllng and
some are bungling.
Justice Of the Peace courts did no
business this morning.
The County Commissioners will not
hold court until Monday.
During the past month $3.50 10 were
paid in fines In the Recorders court.
The San Antonio Rifles will again
drill o Alamo plaza tonight.
Tot ! city taxes collected during the
month November were Sl,S37.l3.
MIR sam Bell left this morning for n
hunting trip. to be absent until Monday.
london Assurance is being energet-
ically rehearscd by our talented city
amateurs.
"A marriage license was issued this
morning to Ferd August Luckenbach
and Alice Sohuppf.
Divine services will be held In the
Temple Beth III this evening ut s o'clock
and tomorrow morning at 10.
w. l.. Bryan's saloon. corner of
Nueva and South Flores street, was
closed last evening on attachment.
-wanted-Two experienced colored
porters at the stock Exchange saloon,
southeast corner of Military plaza. 2t
"A social will be given at the Second
Baptist church Saturday night for the
benefit Of the pastor. Admission Ice,
Owing to mistake OF wrong date
on the invitation sent the l.IGIr by the
Belknap Rifles. the ball was mentioned
to occur last night. Tonight the ball
occurs.
MIR. Robert Clavln, who. with Mr..
Sidney James, was thrown from cart
yesterday, IL more badly hurt than Mt
first supposed, and to-day he is confined
TO his bed. His back was hurt.
SD James and Bob Clavin. two
Young men, met with an accident while
In road cart last night that might have
been more serious than 1t was. Their
pony ran away and spilled them out of
the cart, and Sld's face was badly cut by
contact with sharp rock.
Mr.. Scrivener and Mr. +. Whitecot-
ton went on hunting trip yesterday,
choosing the vicinity of Lyons pasture.
about live miles west, rs the field Of
sport. They came back incontentedly,
having seen wolf. Mr.. Sorivener is
gradually recovering from the scare
Special order No. ,, Headquarters
T.. o. c. Ord Post No. 3. G.. A. r., San
Antonio, December J, lSSi.-All COM
rades of the post are hereby ordered to
appear this evening at $ O'Clock at their
hall. Election of officers and other i'm
portant business on hand. BY order of
the commander. Al. Kuhn. Adiutant.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
District Court.

In the District court this morning no
business Of importance was transacted.
The docket was called over, and appli-
cations for iurles were made. The fol-
lowing cases went by default: Staohley
Il Tips VS., c. b. Stevenson & Co.. Shook
Il Ditmar VS.. James T.. Cline ct AL,
Goldirank, Frank & Co. VS.. Coleman q
Sons, =. II. Ward VS.. Elston Villaneuva.
Ullmann, Lewis Il Co. VS.. Charles b.
burroughs. Erastus Reed VS.. c. b. Bur
roughs ct al, Gauss Il Johns VS.. Morgan
d Co., H. NJ. Fowler ct AL vs.. Gordon q
Berry, II. and 4. Hanley VS.. Charles II.
Nash ct al. against Guthrie only, Gold
frank, Frank Il Co. VS.. William A. Stew
art, A. Y. Alice VS.. j. w. Brockman, w.
ii. Mayfleld VS.. II. r. Chew, Hugo q
Schneider VS.. Beekman Bros. ct. al,
Charles Wendel's Sons VS.. Arthur
Bland q Co., Rafael Diaz and Guadu.
lnpe VS.. Pedro Treomio and Manuel
Treomio, 7. j. Willis q Bro. vs.. Charles
b. burroughs ct al.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
SUNSET BASE BALL CLUB.
The Claims OF Lumber Company
Must Be Satisfied.

The directors and stockholders of the
old Sunset Base Ball association, now
disbanded, are in trouble over debts in
CURED by the directors for lumber pur-
chased Of Cameron's and the Calcasieu
Lumber company last summer. The
debt amounted TO 800, and the lumber
men, after waiting several months for
their money, at length determined to
bring suit against the shareholders for
their money. Efforts have been made
by some of the old directors to liquidate
this debt, and they have succeeded in
raising all except about $3.50 of the
money. Messrs. A. |. Lockwood and j.
=. Hickman are now soliciting subscrip-
lions among the shareholders and citi-
Zens to raise this small balance, and
these gentlemen feel confident of salts
flying this claim and averting all legal
trouble
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
Paul Wagnep's Display.

The grand display made by Mr.. Paul
Wagner is undoubtedly one of the finest
in the city, and his extensive store and
warerooms are crowded from early
morning until late at night with Gus
somers. 1t would fill large paper to
enumerate the thousands of different
articles to be seen at his store. The
sight is well worth seeing, and Mr.
Wagner and his accommodating clerks
will take pleasure in showing you
through the building.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.

We have come to the conclusion to
offer our entire silk department at cost,
for the simple reason thar we haven't
the facilities for displaying the same, or
the room to carry this line In such large
quantities as In the past. This depart
ment embraces black and all colors of
plain and gros-grain, radzamere. surrah.
changeable, and In fact everything that
belongs to firet-class SILK department.
We win also sell at cost our plain and
brooaded yelvets and velveteens. We
only ask the Indies to call and see for
themselves, and they will be convinced
that we never advertise anything that
we do not bind ourselves to stick to.
ll-29-l2t 3. DEuTsCH a. Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
A Thick Skull.

A Mexican came into the city yester-
day from the country with bullet in his
head, which he had extracted in the
evening by City Physician Braunnagel.
The bullet had flattened itself against
the thickest part of the mans skull, at
the back Of the head. 1t was 3s-call-
bre ball. The shooting was done by n
negro, who had quarrel with the Mex
lean, and put the pistol directly against
the Mexican's head and fired. The Mex
lean Is not seriously hurt.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

East Commerce street, has just re-
ceived the latest designs in holiday
goods, consisting of celuloid dressing
cases. Florence sets, shaving sets, nail
sets, infant sets, odor cases, cigar cases,
cut glass and cologne bottles; also a
large assortment of Wright's, Palmer's,
Lundborg, Colgate's and Lubin's per-
fumes at lowest cash prices.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

As Mr.. G. w. Rice has advertised that
| have received lot of oil of inferior
quality and am offering same for sale as
Star Oil, ! would say that my oil is fully
1909 fire test white oil, and guaranteed
by Waters Pierce Oil company, Of st.
Louis, of whom purchased same, to be
equal in quality to Star or any other
brand on this market. What next?
CHAs. W. GREEN,
l2-4-2t 227 East Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

All firms or persons who have been
consumers Of the Electric Light in this
city will be called upon personally by
the newly-elected President ofthe Elec-
trio Light company before Monday next
and asked to resume their patronage.
Mr.. Braden can assure them OF regular
supply Of this light hereafter, with no
Inconvenience to them. l2-5-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

For sale or exchange for city property,
260 acres, II miles from city, on Bandera
ticulars, address Lock Box $50, San An
tonic, Texas. l2-2-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

Messrs. Hosack & Newton will sell at
auction on Saturday, 9Th, at 10 O'Clock
a. M, at the Buffalo camp yard, on
North Flores street, some fine blooded
Everybody fond of good milk should
attend this sale. l2-4-2t.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
ANOTHER REMARKABLE CURE.
An Unfortunate Man Stricken with Paralysis
Cured by DR.. Weathers.
l.. ~.


TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
San ANTONIO. September 3, 1854.
We the undersigned citizens of San
Antonio subscribe to the fact that we
know man by the name of Burnett,
from Junction City, Kimball county,
Texas, who came here as an invalid,
perfectly helpless, having been confined
to his bed for months and could not move
about, except when lifted from his bed
by family and friends, and then with
to have been treated by DIR. Weathers of
this city, under whose care he remained,
until he left well and walking.
[Signed] Mrs. A. T.. Watkins, Mr.. A.
J. Martin, Mrs. A. j. Martin, Hugh
johnson, Mrs. j. A. Hughes, Mr.. j. l..
Hearn, Miss Josie +. Hearn, j. l.. Cham
berlain, l2-b-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

The ticket office of the Sunset route,
formerly under Menger hotel, is now
located In the new Kampmann block,
near corner Main plaza and Commerce
street. ii. c. ARCHER, Ticket Agent.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

Brokers in grain, cotton and provisions,
No. . Soledad street. Home office, Gal
weston, Texas; branch offices at San An
tonic, Houston and Fort Worth. l0-l7tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

Carpenter and builder, 2l5 West Com
merce street, next Daily Express. Store
fitting a specially. All kinds of jobbing
promptly attended to. S-26 6-m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

Bananas, oranges, etc., fresh and cheap,
at Gilbert's, No., A Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

win be paid for six copies OF the LIGHT
Of date Thursday, November 20. 1884.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

Ship all saddle leather direct from Cali
fornia. ll-ll-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

Has removed his office to the Kamp
mann block, convenient to elevator.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

In sums Of $1,000 and upwards. Hilton
& Young, POS West Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
Come and inspect our large assortment
OF Plush and Leather Goods.

We have the largest assortment Of
Toys In the State. A visit to our store
will convince you of the fact. See the
Bargains we offer on our SC, 10c. 25c, 50c
and 81 90 counters. Mechanical Toys,
Children's Furniture. School Desks,
Girls Velocipedes, ETC., etc.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05
WAGNER'S BAZAAR.

It will please you TO call on us and
examine the Low Prices we have on all
our goods. We have no special prices
for One Day Only, but our drives are for
EVERY day. We will always guarantee
our prices lower than the lowest.
READ OUR PRICES
Per Set.
Best Haviand China Dinner Plates. . 20
best Haviland China Breakfast Plates 10
Best Haviland China Cups and saucers 10
Other goods in proportion.
Fine China Mossrose Tea Sets, ~ pieces. 0 80
white ranite Decorated Chamber Sets. %
Mossrosc Chamber Sets, 10 pieces. ....... 80
Tin Toilet Sets, Japannod, Q piece. 90
Decorated China Moustacho Cups and
snucers.. ...s.'....,.......,''S ~ cents per pair
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

And thousands of other articles too
numerous to mention.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-05

12-4-2t
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04
SALT RHEuM And Every Species ot Itching and Burning Diseases
 Positively Cured.

rCZENA. IT Sail EheE;s. u!th iis s- liz.I. ..els- G tHg aad burning. Instantly relieved ty I warm
 eaih with CT Tic i.N soar. and a single Appil- cation ot Crr'cUEN. ;Ae great skin Cure. This re- peaied daily. with TWO IT three doses of CgTfcrsa RE-oivENr. tie New BlOo.i Purifier. L. keel, the blood cool, tie pers.'ir-'s pure ar unirr.,a,ns the bowels open. He liver and Kidneys active viii speedily cure EexeI.a. Tetter. Riugworm Pse-4asfs Lichen Prurius. scaled Head. Dandru1 aac every species ef Itching. scaly. anti rraply Hun.ers 0, the Scalp and Skin. when the host ,iy s,cians and all known remedies faii.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04
ITS NOT ENOUGH.

sTis not enough 10 worship God alone, Deep in the closet of hidden nook ris not the low, self abnegated groan That reads aright the great life-eiving book. Love born in darkness shrinks from honest
 light
 In secret misers hug their sordid gain: 4 christian Is of brightness not of night A smiling Abel, no, frowning Cain.
 -0elt ?. Read n TAe Carrent
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04

VIII MeDOuald, 2ss2 Dearborn St. Chicago, yrsisiniiy acNaowledgvs care O! salt Ki.e unl. on hesd iess lace arus. and legs for seyeaie.n years
 not able 10 walk. except on hands ari knees ior one year not able ,c help himself; eigl. wears ,rea huiiit.sss "I Telle'lts ise;oys rroaoaac~.. his case hopeless. permanently earess by SrrfctRA RE>o-NENr fhiood purifier iaternailv and fI IT cCkA snst CtTictEA soAP (ae grea, skin csres) externally.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04

Kate Fields ne~ lecture IS entitled " The Mormon Monster" l, is inferred that the Mormon in question refused to give his plural wife money for a new fall bonnet.-Noyrisloz0u Heyai3
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04
CHAPTER II.

"Of the troop of 6gures who came docking into that strange and mysterious house. observed that some of those be- hind held more lights, though the room vas bright enough already, while the foremos; carried dishes. But l had 10 eyes for the meat and drink they brought,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04

Should mustard plaster be classed among drawing materials :-OH Ciy Deyriek
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04

Chas. HOugha0n. Es4.. lawyer ss Staie street boSion. reports of salt Rt.rT. alst.- his ohserv asion fer ten years, which covered Tn. patient h,iS aas' sliails. and so which ali kr-un at treatment had been apped without Sea- eht waisa was completely curess solely hy :hs .T- TfCC. kENkDik-. leaving clean and hezsshy skin
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04

Y. H. Drake. Esq.. Detroit. MIch suffered unf"ld fvrtnTes from salt Rheasa which appezre.i
 T his hands; heai and saee. and nearly asstroye.l ms eyes Affer The u Hst careful do-tor.nS and A censutaion of rhys.eizA< failed relieve k!i,. hs used the [ IRA RENEpIE~. and was cured. and has rcrlained Sc ;o date.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04

SOAP. An ExausSsfs TaaIe. O V \ Bath and NErsery sanailve
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04

Ar. John Thfel. Wtfkesh2r-e Pa rv-s-es.- have suffered iron: s4lf Eheam .5r -ver e.xht years At tines B. Lad that c0tu atlsysa r.s aS ptss1sss f. r ves ks Al tl.as. Threx boxes f IT. ~ stA Aiid i'tr a9'tiss Rs>oLyENr. ha.e e-,.reiv surcs 4ss ci ii.is azsatiai disease.
 Set v a.. druggists Price: Ct-Tserr. S cents: ks-eLNESr. St-ta: SOAP. ss cents. P3TrEE I,fs-s. AND CHEMICAL Co.,. Bos.8a-. Aass.
 send fer How eo Cure Skin uf..~ ..
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04


 the White Witch, anyhow said Yer mudyn. Too much human society don't agree with her ghos,ly constitu- tion'
 "We had stopped together, and was just going to get of my horse, when Yer mudyn sang out in a hurry: T see a light .-there to the left. Let's ride up. We may find party forced to camp ou, like ourselves; or they may be Injuns and any company is better than none to- night
 "'Right enough says I, rubbing my eyes. There is light, and a pretty strong one too steady light, mate, and not a will-o-the-wisp. l never heard be- fore of white man or lnlun daring to camp h tke Devils Panniken.'
 "Well, VIC must go up qriesly,ill we can see our company, said my mate. We don't want to drop on a gang of freebooters, who'll ease us of the dust. and then leave us with a bullet through our heads as parting gift
 "After this we rode forward in silence for what seemed quarter of a mile but we went at a foot's pace, on account of picking our way among the rocks that lay thick in the road. Then, as we turned sharp corner, we saw all at once that the light came not from a campfire, but from a house.
 "sWell,' says l, in all the years I've worked in these parts, man and boy, and txamped from claim to claim, I've never heard that there was hut or shanty in this place.
 "' Nor neither returns vermudyn :: but perhaps it's new spec !: though
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-04


 who took their shape, got more 6endish as they danced; when suddenly the dancers swept out of the room in a wild crowd, just as they had entered it. and in their midst Nermudyn, lying dead or senselEss on the floor. tied to move to reach somehow at that desperate pass but l couldn't stir finger. l struggled to shout aloud-to call his name. might have been dead for all the help I could give him. 1 had no power 10 speak or move.
 Directly tha, demoniacal crew left the room, the lights seemed to fade and the fire grow dim. Thick darkness fell over everything, and could no, see ray of light from where I HOW lay like helpless log.
 "l remembered nothing more until 1 opened my eyes in broad daylight, stiff and shivcring with cold was lying at the entrance ot little cave among the rocks, wrapped in my blanket, and close to the embers ot dying fire. My horse, saw, was pickeied far rom me.
 was still in the Devils Panniken, sure enough. l saw the road by which VIC had come last night but the place vas strange to me: these were no. the rocks had seen fore, which sur rounded the place w.s-S we had spent the night
 We: was quite alone nos, and broad awake. The house and all else had vanished. As the recollections of the past night came crowding back, sprang up and looked around in wonder. The house-the very room-in which I'd been was 90 distinctly before my minds eye that stood staring in amazemen, 10 md myself alone. No vessige of the house I've described to you, and no Yer mudyn either. l told myself that 1 vas