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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Ifyou wish 70 buy furniture or household
goods Of any description, our advice would
makes specially OF carrying large and com
pIete assortment. from the cheapest 70 the
finest grades, for at such place you arc apt to
RUN, corner Of Main plaza and Acequia street,
you can mad all grades aud quality OF bod
room and parlsr sets, dining room aud kitchen
ions, pillows, upholstery, and 10 fact every
thing IN 'he upholstery and furniture
line, Also q fine line Of ofios desks and
large assortment OF chldren's carriages and
express wagons, which will be sold 1t bottom
figures. Your inspection 10 invited. Hsmem-
Dor the place, L.. Wofs0n. corner OF Main
plaza and Accquia street, whore you can al
ways get the best articles for the least money.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

CITY COLLHCrOR's OFrIOR, [
San Antonio, January 81, 1854. T

CITY COLLHCTOR's OFFICH.
San Antonio, January 81, 1854.
THR STATE or TExAs,
County OF Bexar. Whereas, Certain par
the CITY OF San Antonio, have failed to con
struct their curbing after due notice given. ms
required by Section Of IAN Ordinance Hcgu-
lating Construction of Sidewalks" and the city
having constructed said curbinR a. required
by Section OF said ordinance, and the Mayor
having certified to mo the below mentioned
amounts for collection,
Therefore, l. y. @. Haueiscn, Tax Collector
of said city. In accordance with section . of
said ordinance, do hereby notify the below
mentioned property owners to come forward
within 30 days IRON date OF this notice and pay
the amount set opposite each respective name.
together with accruinR cost.
III not paid within said time, am required
by Section 10 OF said ordinance to levy and
sell so much of said property az may he neces-
sary tn satisfy the cost OF construction and
collection. u. q. HAUEIsKN,
City Collector,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11
LIGHT FLASHES.
What the Reporters Learned on Their Tour
Through the City.

Through the City.
Mr.. Frank Paschal Is quite i'll.
w. II. wilford's case of leaving team
alone was continued this morning.
Justice Adams strong point to-day
is in hearing the civil cases on his
docket.
Serious killing has taken place at
Eagle Pass. Marshal Gosling is on his
way there.
-Luoe's book store, on Houston street,
has been seized by the Constable to
satisfy creditors.
Charlie Miller is reported as having
"skipped" the town, leaving numerous
little accounts unpaid.
Sanitary Officer Oppermann had sew
eral Mexicans up for disobeying sanitary
ordinances, this morning.
The knights Templar Commandry OF
this city gave reception to Eminent
Grand Commander Coy.
we hear that Mr.. o. ii. T.. Garrett,
OF the Times, Is about to buy out the In
terest of Mr.. II. +. Nelson, of that paper.
-Grunewa bond was forfeited and
an alias warrant issued on his not appear
ing in court on charge of quarreling and
fighting.
Marks, whom everybody knows and
whom all strangers delight to know
more OF, has removed to No. 23S Com
merce street.
Mr.. Calvert identified coat, to-day,
as having been stolen from him by the
colored man who carried of the blankets
from the Maverick hotel.
james Gleason and John Henefee,
two hack drivers, were fined S. each,
the former for insulting language to the
latter and the latter for striking the
former.
Rev. DIR. Neil of the First Presbyter-
ian church preached at yesterday
mornings service so acceptably that
those attending came away both de-
lighted and instructed.
The case of Mrs. Vance and her
daughter, Mrs. Rice, vs.. Mrs. Morris, for
forclble entry and detainer, was tried by
Jury before Judge Shields and verdict
for plaintiff rendered.
This morning an Italian went to the
City Clerk and asked to take out mar
rage license. The latter replied he
could help him take out license to build
house for his future bride, but could go
no further.
While an elderly gentleman named
Ashbrook was sitting at the house OF
Mr.. Eli Cole, on Pecan street, he was
seized with hemmorrhage and bled to
death before physician could arrive
His malady was consumption.
Who is the great American quail
eater who is now on her 18th day OF
feasting9 She resides here, quail are
brought for her from the market, and
when they are lacking the birds are
dropped from the net bag of the hunter
as a tribute to one who will never die
fasting.
Rev. Mr.. Preston, of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, preached an i'm
pressive sermon to young men last even
ing. His text was taken from Isaiah, Isl
chapter and 3lst verse, on the pursuit Of
David. after Absalom. This eloquent
preacher went on to say that the same
fate which followed Absalom as an un-
natural son would pursue those who
treated the heavenly Father with the SIM
Of unflllial disobedience and neglect
Rev. Mr.. Preston made his effort fell
with his hearers, and he is personally
worthy Of their warmest sympathy ant
devotion.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

II Alderman Story has fought street
cars, his persistence in the cause Of pub
lie improvements In the parks and plazas
must redeem his short sightedness In the
matter Of cheap transportation for the
plebs. He reads the LIGHT, Is learning
as fast as any Of his horses, and II Is to
be expected soon that he will be Presl-
dent ola tramway company Of his own.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

William Nunley, the man who fell
over the wall by the rivers side ap-
peared with a very black eye to answer
the charge OF being drunk. william
hoped his honor would punish him no
more, as he had received punishment
enough, the fall OF the wall hurt him
more than the whisky, and he had never
been In court before. The Recorder
looked on his not picturesque face with
a smile of pity and dismissed him.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Gustave Schramm allowed some men
in his bar room, opposite the Vance hotel,
to disturb the quiet ofthe neighborhood,
consequently officer Buckly, who is on
Houston street, told him not to allow
the noise. This he disregarded, and
though one man was turned out, the row
still continued in the shape Of singing,
music and laughing. Schramm was then
arrested and fined $40 to-day.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Kid Wilson, leaving team alone, 50
Troubergh, Areadondo, velasques, John
Morgan, Antonio Martinez, S. Rodri-
CUES, Garcia, Zavalla, drunk, s. each;
Domunges, Mendoza, Flores Bamios,
Eric, having nuissnces, % each; James
Gleason, insulting language, 80; John
iIenefee, beating, s.; W. Beckman, w.
ID. Gill, drunk, IS each; H. Cunningham,
Reid, committing nuisances, SIS each
Boles, disorderly, SIS.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Remarkably small is the City Physi-
clans report Of deaths during the week
in our city. The following seven cases
are the only ones recorded One from
cancer. one from suicide by pistol shot,
one from typhoid fever, one from capil-
larry bronchitis, one from hemorrhage of
lungs, one from typho-malaria fever and
one from consumption.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11
GREAT BARGAINS

For the Next Thirty Days nj Psncoast's.
For the next 90 days we will offer 70 the pub
iic great bargainz IN remnants OF fall and win
ter stock, consisting OF heavy clothing, over
coats, hats, shirts, odd garments, co ara
underwear, hosiery, ctc. Also discount OF ~
per cont will be made on all regular goods
1-2i-fm A. PAHCOAsT SOr.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

received every 10 nlnu tee direct from Chicago,
Liverpool New York, New Orleans and Gal
weston. Trades can be- made and closed any
Marrin on grain cent; pork, n cents per bar
rel; lard 80 cents per tlerce; cotton,Sl per bale
Commission same No Chicnno and other ex-
changes.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Mr.. M. w. johnson, Of Richmond,
Va, and Messrs. K. l.. Spellvan and Al.
Lindner, OF New York City, were
jolly party Of pleasant pilgrims, who
after short stay here proceeded to the
Sunset depot en- route for Frisco. The
procession was headed by Harry Baum's
band Of glass instruments, stored away
in basket. Bon voyage.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Worth OF bouts and shoes to be slaughtered AT
tho New York shoe house Just opened In the
old Green Front on North Flores street. Mems
calf boots, 81 10; mems kip boots, "; boys Nip
boots, ST *; mems sllppe n, 30 cents; ladic.' kid
boots, 81 25; ladies' slippers, - cents; misses
mud Children In prOpUrtion. l-23-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

J. III. Kampmann, rock repairs, l5xa0,
west side Flores street, 800.
+. Soils, lumber dwelling, 10xl2, north
side Guadaloupe street, $50.
F. Prieto, lumber dwelling, l0xlG,
south side Guadoloupe street, 800.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

In the case Of the State vs.. Henry M.
Drisch for assault with intent TO kill and
murder, the testimony was being heard
this morning.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

All persons whose property has boon sold for
taxes should call upon Junius Means, 81 Solo
In many cases the two years will expire. A
word TO the wise is sufficient. l-1O.lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

L., lies IL you want TO learn TO cut your .wn
dresses 10 to Ay RS Tailor shop, 206 West
Houston street, next door to Hilton & Young.
Take lesson rnd purchase rhonpson'T Uni
versal Garment Cuttor for So, and you will he
ple,ped with your Investment. l-29-2w
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

An evening class In the French language, by
n bachelor of arts, and bachelor OF science
from the University OF Paris. Terms moder-
ate. Address No. III, Pecan street. l-S-im
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Five hundred ladies to call at tho Green
Front auction house North Flores street, or NJ
y} Suledad street. for bargains IN second hand
furniture and household goods.
2-7-tf PEARSON & COLros, Auotionecrs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Several stores ON Houston street near bridE,
and several ON Soledad street. Art store Oi
Commerce street opposite Groos bank. APP
NV 10 j. LAHDA,
i-:u-tf No. go Avenue g.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Every Tuesday ard Saturday at the Green
Front auction house. Consignments solicited.
Lett PEARSON x COLTOH,
Auntiannara
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11
HNUHIHENs
City Collector.
BARGAINS FOR JANUARY
By Hilton . Young. sos West Houston
Stroat.

street.
200 large wcll located lots, near Sunset depot.
20 nice building lots on Tobin's hill.
no desirable lots near San Pedro Springs.
10 twenty four acre tracts noar Prospect HUI,
will he sold at bargain.
lgOO desirable lots IN nil par of city from $50
and upwards.
y acres with house Of 0 rooms within one
mile OF international depot.
Small tracts OF hand from 10 acres and up
wards, within abort distance Of city, for sal o
very low.
30 acres near city Al o. per acre. Nice for q
sOlall farm or dairy Hnch.
Small farm with comfortable building and .
head OF cattle for 5000.
Desirable business opportunities for persons
seeking an opening.
House and lot In Third ward for $50.
II you want to invest In real estate or any
thing call on us. We cheerfully show custo-
mers desirable bargains.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

That any saloon In Texas keeps better liquors
wines, cordials and cigars than LOnginotti
corner solcdad and Houston streets? Go ant
test them. z-g.u
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11
The San Antonio Light.
Monday. February II. 1884.


County Clerk Smith has issued
license for the marriage Of Pietro de
Jiermo and Miss Kittie Sturm.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Misses Schneider d Kirchner, millinery ant
fancy goods, have removed from 2Ti Com
merce street, tn 225 Commerce street, whers
they have added new fresh stock OF goods,
and solicit n call from their patrons. and thu
public generally, 2-l-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

10Th restaurant and lunch counter equal to
any In the country. Fronch cooking. Perfect
attendance. Choicest of meats, game. oysters,
fish, salads and rarlties
Int Il. BiAsCHINI. Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

That the new Senate" saloon, corner Sole
dad and Houston street, keeps the very best
of liquors. wines, cordials aud cigars. 9-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

repaired In good order, can get them done at
Ayers now Tailor shop, adjoining Hilton
YOung's, 201 West Houston street. i-5D-2w
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

by buying your groceries from I. G. Meek. ut
Lone Star Tea store, 402 East Houston street,
the only cash house In the city. 2-5-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Ten thousand Umbrella China and a large
stock OF fruit trees, arbor vittes, shrubs and
roses next 10 postofice. Trees delivered free
Of charge.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

A frst-caas paying business: Coffee ana
grocery atorc A good stand. Must he sold.
Come early. HILTON \ YOUNG,
37-tf az Houston Street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

am prepared to do. In tirst-class manner. all
kinds or cHrriage work, trim ming, painting and
wood work. also make speciality OF horse
shooting. NIOaAkL PI0OrT,
1-T-3In eolcdad street, COR. Houston.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Look out for railio OF pug dogs Friday
night, at O'Clock, at Herman laux's SALOON.
Only few tickets left unsOld. 5-y3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11
HILDRSHEInER a WALKER,
Commission Merchants

Aud dealsrs In 0rats. Fruits. Lard, BAcon,
Hides, Wool. PstAtOes and General Country
Produce. 2l2 Soledad street, Ban Antonio,
Texas. 29-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11
Wanted

A second hand cistcrn or tank. Apply to
Hambletnn n Dlpnowity, No. ~ Vcraniendi
street, Z-ll ~
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

DR.. n. Z rarvin, Dentist.
Successor to DIR, Weems. Office 4I3 East
Houston street. Up stairs. Ia I8-Im
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

John Reynolds, General Collector.
lnice with E. j. Gallagher, builder, No II
'turri street. l-2l-u.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11
"WINE OF CARDUl" makes rosy che

and clear complexions. -.
Sold by James Clavin and L. Oryn ski, drupgists
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

SWINE OF CAhnu, cures irregular.
painful, or difficult mcmtruation.
Sold by James Ciavin and L. Orynski.drusgists.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11
Election Proclamation.
hArOR's OFFICE,

NArORs OgSICu,
CITY OF BAu ANTONIO,
February 2, 1e8l.
In accordance with Q resolution Of the City
Council, adopted February 0. 1884 and BY
virtue o. the antn o,, o,nscrred on ne ~
James II. French, Mayor Of the city OF Fan
Antonio. do Issue this, my proclamation. order
ing and directing that an election be held In
this city on
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

No headache or back-ache for ladies
who drink SWINE OF CARDUl."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

81. Leonard Hotel. San Antonio. Tsxas.
This hotel has lately been opened ON the
lar. All Of the appointments are first class and
new. The rate In 81 W per day. The
proprietor, Phlncas =. Lounsbery, In a New
York man, and knows how u hotel ought To be
kept; and we can answer from personal ex-
pcrienco that those onoe enjoying lis comforts
will DO sure to return again. Stock mon will
please make q motto of this. 1-22.3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-11

Contractors and builders, furnish and con-
struct all kinds of fancy brick work, "winton-
tiles" marble and slate manteis. Chimneys
and nues speciality. Byery chimney and Hue
Enquire or address, George Dullnig's Build
ing. hyd
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-02-21
LIVE STOCK.

Private sdyices from dian Territory say
that buyers OF beef ChtllA have commenced 10
from Knn,as City and sh, rmaD. Texas. recent.
" purchased 40 head of cOIn-ied b,f steers, ~
$40 TO $50 head. The average weisht WA
1900 pounds They will be be rlac.d In the
ST.. Louis and Kansas City markets Although
many 0an eis declin,d TO ,ccept these figur's.
IL Is though ESQ head will be the ruling price
during the season. number Of buuchts are
being co p.ied by various "wrers. which Ia a.
total amount about $500 IN this section now
rosdv for market
A Texas ianchman says "ln my neiahb,r.
sesa OF Ss .seF e they own .Sor cs acre.
land. They would require All, ut % 900 acres OF
lard for grssiog pnrp,*es. allowing aces p =
head. which would not be too nucn ell the year
round. No enc cent OF ient"I taxes DO they
pay on the land tho, use outside OF their own
land. Is this jutt, fair or hone sr to my of and
others v ho,e lands ih'y occupy?"
From July. 1882 70 July, 1889. the-e were ship.
red from rhe STOCK pen, at colorado City. Texa I,
over SO 600 he4ds Of cattle.
Milwaukee butchers are combining for the
pnr, ose OF TAXI action agaiI 81 the commission
me re, ants who ca troll TIVE I've stock trade OF
that city. They c aim that the COMM sion bust
re,s and urch. sing at the yards Is . virtual
moropnly res H. q IN the hands OF two or three
iDdleiduals, to he detriment ofthipp,r.. butch.
general end they are moving in . manner Mat
means business
QUOTATIONS. TODAY.
BEFVES-Cosu bseves, none, fair to gCcd
g.sss beeyee, sAG3kc PER pound; medium gfaas
ttevps, 3Gsl4c per pound.
tOWE--BarrsA cows, IS 0O6n27 80: Mich cows
crtb Texan nrsdee, 40 Ceee5o co. common to
~, IS U@td0 90. Stock cattle sroud, IL 00St0 o.
BULLS AND sTAGS-CFor sausage manu-.
OILS o.; two-yesr-olda, l21Is.
HEEP-Good mutton, s981ac per pound;
e6ipm mutton, 2x@2ko per pound; stocs
60 lTsNN2 0oao 20 per head,
Z OGs-CoSn fed, ik85c; medium. 4Ga4Sc;
tick hose, AkTs stock rs and feeders. 5@ASc
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-02-21
DHy GOODS.


New York sdElees report better and more
hOpeiu cling In the Org goods lIAda the pasl
week, and a iaiIly % tsiaul0Iy business Ma
Zone 10 sons depHTlnenls' The, sllntuon W
the eoii0n eO0ds markDl has steadily improved
nndrr the influence ~ itssehes pIOduelion, aud
a eight Adyante On the motl staple la0fles has
been sslal lishtt and mainiaitei, Tho noV :
mott Ia dome,te wo lens Itmaineh slneshh
blt this caused 10 disaploiniD ent, rs sgtnt'
are not yet Qu te ready 10 shus heavy iabi! .
adaItei 10 the WAns 81 The clothing HAie
Tor 81 goods have met with rather more ~
tnlinn; bnl buy, = sre einuen,' m view ~ ias
The tVbb ny trade Of this city was lt,le IN, &c
scuvs bnt business al some Of the WEI leIh uls'
Z tbuling points was seriously checked by DIS,
asnoas hoods, which Interrupted travel aud
transportation To . me extent
spsin HIS nov an annual yield az about
10 500 GEO gallons OF wine. which places her III
the fourth rank among wine groSing conn
and Ans -. Hungary. She hs. . large espei,
trade wi Pnnee but 10 10 rot irne !hais
has devcloped ills vhs ly or chiefly by me pre-
yslesce Of rhylloxerA IL the French vineyards,
for n 1915. when tho phyiloIera had done com.
psrativel, It'll, hsrn. she eIporisd wines u
,hs msnnt OF iSl o ooco fransa or ose-ihird Of
her total expors, proportion which was
scarcely xocdsd In 1879.
QUOTATIONS. TODAY.
PRINTS-pTeemsnst ~, Lodi. s. tAours ster 81
Hs,mony q oochece. oS; Mesfilnse e Green.
stoh, g. Allen. q; Albion Gold. ~; Peabody
ella, " Peabody blseh III maeson I Si,Sn.
~. 3. neriSsn. .: Barley plnl and purp!a
q; Arnold, 6; oil red, o OIL blue and greon. II.
HEAVY BROWN IoMEsTICs-Aususta,4 -.
]; Indian Head. SWIM Croes, ~ bA; .ftne,
~. 8; Hdgeesh, - AZ Cabot ~ ~.
5; ChArpr 0sf. -. 4 Lake aeorg>. ~ os:
Great Western, ~, s. International. = ~.
Atlantic A.7S;Bennington,. Matches. Nbh'
FINE BROWN poMEsTIcs-Iake aeorsr,
e.; h.r'est'h' PoSahn,1s W afs sa, asi
sSsssssloi. *; hhcadsiS Tx Dwight ~; Sc
BLfSGuED DoMEsTIcs-scc,al.s x; Sunny
sido. g. polmosviile. IN; Fofsst, = Big Bonans,
bro i2S: Wsmsu,ta. ny: Nav YORK mills, MS;
Diamond Rill. oaInbhe y knights csmer.S
bridge. y. & Peerless, \, OK; Fruit OF the Loom
~: Gem OF the Spindle, 8: Barker. ski Glen.7H
sa D9o Sas a o 10 savage sos sos HI
Hsmpden. brown and drab, 90. 10 Hampd?i
TX. do, II; Roston 1905. brown and drab, 16k
Montatik, ~ inch. ., 90 No. q - inch, <2k: No
4 81 innii.. SIX: Gold Modal Blne, TX: Lion
brown aud drab. IL: Chariot striped. Hk; sav.
TICKING moskesg AGA, ID Hamilton, Il
Hollywood, plaid, IL Standard 2, ~; Easton Il
az; Omega l6x: Continental Fancy, 10; Stan.
lard Fancy. OK; Harrisburg, 10
&c, fnSs iosS nys ss 'TS sSM
u o: Hsmil.on II; American, 10 Lowell City, ~
PLAID OsNABURGe-Doita, TX; Economy
OK; Ottawa. AZ; Mi6higar. ~ Bti,a, ~ Wood
lswh.7x' Ca,swbaSA. Arlington, 8 Augusts
jEXNsARo1Soroush, 49, Pacific, R. R.,as
B eaveT Valley. as TOXIC, l2X; Humboldt s5
P copies, 26k; Louisville, 3sk: Kentucky. Ak
o niisd States. sok. Gold Medal II.