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A Sharp Witness.

From the Republic.
During recent trial the following oo-
CURED, varying the monotony of the
proceedings. Among the witnesses was
as verdant specimen of humanity as
one could wish to meet with. After Sc
we're cross-examination, the counsel for
the Government paused; and then, put
ting on look of severity, and an ofllcious
shake of the head, exclaimed:
"Mr. Witness, has not an effort been
made to induce you to tell different
story?"
"A different story from what have
told, sirg'
"That's what | mean"
"Yes, sir; several persons have tried
to get me to tell different story from
what l have told, but they couldn't"
"Now, sir, upon your oath, wish to
know who those persons are?"
WAL, guess you've tried about as
hard as any Of 'em."
The witness was dismissed, while the
Judge, jury and spectators INDUCED in y
hearty laugh.
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PAUL WAGNER.



No. 4ss-THEREsA BAHTQS vs.. JAMES NJ.
BARTON.
The State of Texas, to the sheriff or any Com
stable of Bexar County, Greeting;
You are hereby commanded that by making
publication of this citation in some newspaper
published In the county OF BaNar, once ln
each week, for four successive works previous
10 the return day hereof, you summon james
NJ. barton, a non resident of this State, To b"
and appear before the District court, 10 be
holden In and for the county OF lieNar ~ thc
Court House thereof, In the city OF san Anto-
MO, on the first Monday In September, then
and there to answer the petition OF Theresa
Barton, filed in said court April 10 loSJ, against
James NJ. Barton, said suit being numpereu
1rIe, and alleges in substance as follows, to-wlti
That plaintiff In the year A. d., 1871 was law
fully married 10 defendant. that they lived to.
gether only short time. that defendant hhs
abandoned plaintiff more than three ycnrh
previous 10 the 1inv OF this suit, that she hts
as issue OF said marriage ono child, h eeyt a
female, aged two years and six months, that
defendant Is NONRESIDENT OF this state
Therefore PRAYER Is made for cit ltion, that the
bonds OF mAtrmony between plaihtii ana de-
fend INT be forever dissolved, that she have
the care and custody OF thc child and Tor all
Herein fan not. but have you then and there
before said court this writ with your return
thereon, showing how you have executed tn"
same.
Witness Theodore Baldus, Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court of Bexar County.
Given under my hand and seal OF said
H.. : court IN the city Of San Antonio this 3lst
THEODORE DALDus,
Clerk District COurt Bexar County.
Issued same day
Game TO hand May "a. 1881, at ~ O'Clock u. m.
and publication ordered In the SAN ANTONIO
LIGIT. u: Il. MCCALI,
Sheriff Bexar County.
by II. A. STEVENS. Deputy. 53l-iw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18
The fashionable Drive Of New York,

Fashion, ever seeking to escape from
the multitude, has fixed its eye signifl-
cantly upon Riverside park, and even
with the June roses of the present year,
If we look for it, we shall doubtless find
1t there in full feather.
This charming suburb has many and
varied claims upon our notice. II is not
only delightful resort because Of its
views and wales, its sunny slopes and Sc
questered dells, its trees and flowers,
and its three-mile drive on the crest OF
the bluif-a drive already pronounced by
more than one distinguished foreigner,
''the finest drive In the worldn-but II
represents territory Of great historical
and romantic interest. Its exact situa-
ton is between Seventy second and
One Hundred and Thirtieth streets, oo-
cupying the wooded border land OF pre-
oipitous bank Of the Hudson, with 4
| varying breadth Of 800 or 400 feet. II
| was naturally tract Of land of the
rarest beauty. The highest part is from
| II to 40 feet above the river. Thus tn,
drive commands the most captivating o
river views, and oyerlooks even thu
park ITSELF Martha J. Lamb, in thu
! Manhattan for July.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18
MOSQUITOES Under the Microscope.

From the London Sportsman.
We have long held the opinion that the
mosquito is an unmitigated scoundrel,
who could give our own lively flea six
stones and n beating over long course,
but we are now convinced. A gentleman
has examined Mr.. Mosquito under a
microscope, and his description is, to say
the least, startling 1t appears that in
the "bill" of the little beast alone there
are no fewer than five surgical instru-
ments. These are described as lance,
two meat saws, a suction pump and a
small Corliss steam engine. 1t appears
that when a "skeeter" settles down to
his work upon nice, tender portion of
| the human frame the lance Is first pushed
into the flesh, then the two saws, placed
back to back, begin to work up and
down to enlarge the hole, then the pump
IL inserted and the victims blood Is
slpnoned up to the reservoirs, carried
behind and, finally, to complete the
cruelty Of the performance, the wretch
drops n quantity of poison into the
wound TO keep 1t irritated. Then the
diminutive flend takes fiy around lust
to digest your gore, and makes tracks
for fresh victim, or II the first one has
been OF unusually good quality he re-
turns to the same happy hunting ground
The mosquitoes marvellous energy, com.
bined with his portable operating chest
make him at once terror and pest
Our English skin-grazers are doves II
comparison with them.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

AS rule, have the reputation of impos-
ing on the credulity OF the public in the
shape of adroitly ooncocted advertise
ments, and other devices to catch the
eye of those who are suffering. But we
desire to say that Swift's Specific Is. S.
S. is decided exception to this rule.
This remedy is manufactured in Atlanta,
Ca; and in our treatise on Blood and
Skin diseases we give the endorsement
of many of the prominent people of our
city and State. 1t is true we are spend
ing large amount In advertising, for
we think 1t our duty to humanity to do
so. The wonderful development in the
treatment of Cancer alone, would make
1t our duty to have 1t known to every
sufferer in the world. We have medical
offices for free Consultation at No. 100
w. 22d ST., N. Y, 1905 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia, and at the home office.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ca,
159 w. 23d St., N. Y, and 1905 Chestnut
ST Phila
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Elsewhere in the LIGHT can be seen
the card of Billie and George, who have
lately bought out the bar and restau-
rant corner of Houston and Navarro
streets. The place has been thoroughly
cleaned and refitted up in neat and at
tractiye manner, and the proprietors
propose to make 1t second to none in
the city. Meals can be had to order at
all hours, and every attention will be
paid to guests. Give them trial and
we will warrant satisfaction.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
MAYORS OFFICE.

GAN JtNt TO- iCof
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION
j adopted by tho Lity Council June AZ, 1854,
sealed proposals. will be received ut this Office
until IL O'Clock, noon, on
MONDAY, JUNE %,
for the repairs to be made at the Main Market
house. Also for the laying OF a six inch pipe
from the market into the sewer on Yturri
street.
Specifications can be seen ut the Office of the
City Clerk. Each bidder is required to deposit
the sum of fifty $50 dollars IN the hands of
the City Clerk with his proposal, 10 tie held as
a forfeit in case party 10 whom the contract
is awarded does not begin work within nye
days from the letting Of the work
Inc right is reserved to reject any and all
bids. j. IL. FiEN II,
by f. p. CLAUDoS, Mayor.
CITY Clerk. CTS IL
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Emilio Campo, age years, cause of
death castro enteritis, acute; residence
First ward.
Ernst Jenull, age months, cause of
death cholera infantum; residence
Fourth ward.
- Goldsmith, age % years, died of
erysipelas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18
A FINE FARM,

or 1900 Acres, for Sale at a Bargain.
Fine tract OF land of LOO acres, in
Harris county, six miles from Houston,
on Buffalo Bayou, railroad running BY
same. Plenty Of water, grass and tim
Der. Some improvements, and part
under cultivation. Four hundred tons
of hay cut from same last season. VIII be
sold cheap and on easy terms. Address,
soft J. W. BRADLEY,
Real Estate Agent, San Antonio.
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Dead.

A telegram from New York yesterday
announced the death Of MIR. Jesse Pick
ard, father-in-law of Colonel A. Belknap.
lie died at noon yesterday. Colonel
Belknap had received notice of his seri-
Gus illness and was en- route to New
York when the news of Mr.. Pickard's
death was received here.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

This old, reliable music house have a
card in the LIGHT to-day. They can
offer inducements to parties wishing to
buy or rent unsurpassed by any house in
the South. These gentlemen are enter
will find ii to your advantage to call on
or address them.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Two handsome new cottage houses.
four rooms, gallery, city water, out
houses, all modern improvements, only
two blocks from street car. win sell to
good parties on easy terms. Not much
cash required. Address Il. b. johnson,
LIGIT office. C-6-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

The Light Star and Alamo clubs, col
ored, will play match game at San
Pedro springs tomorrow, June 10. for
purse of 500. WILLIAM WARREN,
Captain Light Stars.
L. ii. KNOWLES,
Captain Alamos.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

The hot season is fast approaching.
Avoid sickness by having your wells,
vaults, oeEspools and privies in good
condition. Orders promptly attended to
by San Antonio Sanitary and Fertilizing
company, telephone 295. Office at
George Schroeder's, 34l East COM
merce street. O-5-3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Situated In the center Of the city, Main
plaza, is headquarters for all stocknen.
Under the same management for the
last fifteen years. Terms $l.5O per day.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Full set OF elegant furniture, nearly
new, can be had at bargain; also the
rent Of nice seven room house, only q
short distance from Alamo plaza. In
quire at this office, or to j. W. Bradley,
40 West Houston street. 6-Itf.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Tomorrow the colored population
will celebrate Emancipation day in
grand style at San Pedro springs Ar
engagements have been made that insure
a gala day. and the fun and jolliilcation
viii continue into the night.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Is airy, nicely carpeted, curtains and
lambrequins on windows. Suitable for
lodge room, or meetings of any descrip-
tion. Enquire ut No. 9, Main Plaza.
6-l7-Dt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

The Accomplishments Of Seminary Miss.
"Pa, dear, wasn't old Singer little
off in his sermon this morning on the
creation ?'
"a little of? Good gracious, girl, Is
it for this I've sent you four years to u
seminary 2"
"Well, meant. If he were to come to
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. dodge
with our professor of physics he'd get
left. and you can bet your little pile on
that, daddy"
'Slang! yulgarity! Profanity! So
phonisba, you shock me !.
"Well, don't get on your ear, old man,
didn't mean to raise your mad. just
open your head TO what heard last"
But the deacon had fallen to the floor
in an apoplectic fit; and now SophOnisba
is breathlessly inquiring the newest
styles of Grape head dresses.-[ Evans
vile Argus.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Buy one Of Franks pure linen, ready
made mosquito bars. Price 80 cents, to
be had only at Frank Alamo store, 81
and 80 Alamo plaza. 0-l3-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

The proof OF the pudding Is not In chewing
the string, but In having an opportunity 10 try
the article yourself. q schai SO & Co., Jan es
Clavin, Rapllnd 4 Co., the druggists. have q
free /, ial bottle OF Dr. Dosanko's Cough and
Lung syrup for each and every one who is
AFFLICTED with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Con-
sum ption or Lung affection,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

DIR. J. ID. Chess d Co.'s new dental par
lors, 23l East Houston street. Dental
operations done in the best manner
known to the profession. 6-0-l2m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

For summer at Sl.50, at A. Kahn e Co.,
corner Acequia and West Commerce
street. G-l6-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18
Russia's Great Weakness.

From the New York sun.
Russia's greatest weakness is her size.
The borders are practically as defense
less as they ware 70 years ago, and be-
sides, are virtually in the hahds of non
Russian nationalities. none OF whom
have too much love for the Car. The
correspondent says: 1.-THE Firms,
Swedes, Germans, Poles, Jews, Greeks,
Tartars, Tcherkassians, Georgians. Ar
menians, Turcomans, Turans, kirghizes,
Samoyeds, Buriats and numerous other
Siberian tribes, with Laplanders in the
end, complete the ring of the Great
Bears huge country. And where Is the
Russian? In the hole"
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-Phaeion.


Horse and harness cheap for cash at 40i
East Houston street. cliff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The New American No. Sewing
Machine Agency. 2l3 Alamo plaza.
"Plant's flour" by the barrel and
halves at NJ. Castanola Il Sons, at re-
duced prices. G-l4-3m
Prescriptions carefully compounded by
Rice Bros. q Co. Colin
Every smoker should try "Little Joker"
New lot of millinery just received at
Miss Roy's, 2l3 Alamo plaza. 3-22-3m
For neatness and beauty Rice Bros. &
Co.'s drug store Is ahead. 6-0-1m
Forty years trial has proved "BLACK-
DRAuGHT" the best liver medicine in
the world.
Sold by James Calvin and L. Orynski.druggists
Claret and white California wines on
draught at NJ. Castanola & Sons.
"BLACK-DRAUoHT" cures costiveness
and sick headache.
Fold 10y James Clavin and l.. Orvnski. druggist
Rice Bros. & Co., II West Houston
street, is the place where all go for fine
perfumeries, etc. 6-9-lm
Buy your groceries and liquors on
Acequia street, ut M. Castanola q Sons.
High class Plymouth Rock, Light
Brahma and Langshan eggs for sale by
A. II. Hurley, 2G Soledad street. 4-lO-3m
No headache or back-achc for ladies'
who drink "WlNE OF ChRDUl."
Sold by James Clavin and l.. orynshi druggists
Mr.. Juan Manuel Chavez, one of our
most respectable citizens, has formed a
partnership with Mr.. Naroiso Leal in the
live stock and general commission bust
ha ftr. xytIl ha Aal a.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

During the summer season will furnish
meals as follows: Breakfast, 25c; dinner,
Soc; supper, 25c. b-3O-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

Buy oil in bulk, thereby saving price
of cases and cans.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18
Cheap Column.

Special Advertisements, sucn as Wanted, For
Rent, Lost, Found, Personal, For Sale, Etc., VIII
be Inserted In this "-iumn at the rate OF 3 lines
for rs cents, each Insertion. Each Additional
linei0 cents.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

d IN REWARD - Couson's Alderney and
DcU Jorse, creamery will y va $50 tn any
one who will, by test. Il d on tue wagon any
water, d N III. u MORT.
O-ll-Bt Wagon Proprietor.
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NNTANTED-A g. rvant to do general house
w work In u small family. Mrs. 4. NJ. John
sou, 22J Lexington avenue, corner Augusta
street Blft
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GORNED BEEF--You can get corned beef mt
k.t, opposite Hotel Maverick. Try IL! BIB u
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

WTANrED-A good boy to carry horse
w back route. Good wages AMI stca y EN-
ploym,nt. Apply ut this Office II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

rI,HE CoRNUCOPIA JERSEY DAIRY uses
i no chemicals to preserve Its milk. l6-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-18

NOR RENT-New square and upright pisnos,
II 90 and s. per month, delivered free.
THOMAS GOGGAN Il RIO.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-01
Executors Sale OF Real Estate.

In re Estate Of Anne Patterson, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that in pursuance Of an
order of the Superior Court, In and for Los An
gelos county, State of California, made and en-
tered the 1lth day OF February, 1884, in the
above entitled matter, the unde rsigned, Exeou-
tor OF tho said estate will sell at private sale
gold coin Of the United States Of America, and
OF Los Ang les county. on or after
Monday, the 1lth Day OF August.
1854,
ALI the right, title interest and estate OF the said
Anne Patterson, deceased, at the time OF her
death, and all the right, title and interest that
said estate has by operation Of law or otherwise
acquired, other than or In addition to that of
the said ntestate at tho time of her death, in
and to that certain lot, situate, lying and being
In the citS Of Los Angeles, county OF Los An
geles, State Of California, and rpore particularly
described as follows:
Lot one ~, two (2) and seven CD in Block t5)
five, OF East Los Angeles. according to the survey
thereof made by Frank Lecouvreur la December,
1873, tot ether with the dwelling house thereon.
Terms and conditions OF sale: Cash in gold
coin OF the United States.
Deed at expense OF purchaser.
Bids or offers may be made at any time after
the first publication Of this notice and before
making Of the sale.
All bids or offers must be In writing, and left
at the Office Of Bicknel Il White, attorneys at
law. room IL Temple Block, Los Angeles city, OF
delivered personally to the undersigned.
@. HARMON,
Executor OF said Estate.
Dated July IS, 1884. jyl9td
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-01
The People Of the State OF California rsnd greet.

The People Of the State Of Califorsis send greet
Ing to-
Ira Nichols, administrator, with will annexed,
Of estate Of Hiram Hersam, deceased. Mrs. Sarah
Wallace, May Tucker, Olive Tucker, Sainual
Willard Horssni, Andrew Hersam, Angeline
Dunn, Arvila spaulding. Nathaniel Hersam.
Amanda Cummings, Lorano Tucker, defendants.
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plain
tn In the Sunrior Court Of the State Of Califor.
ma, In and for the county Of Los Angeles, and to
answer the complaint filed therein, within ten
days exclusive Of the day Of service), after the
service on you Of this Summons-if served within
this county; or, II served elsewhere, within thirty
days-or Judgment by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer OF said COM
plaint.
The said action is brought to recover Q
Judgement and decree against you and each Of
you In favor Of the plaintiff, 3. II. Hersam. quiet
ing the title In and 10 those certain tracts or par
GELS Of land In the county Of Los Angeles and
State OF California, being portions of the Rancho
Santiago de Santa Ana and described as follows
First-E. Of lot 2, block b.. Of the tract sur
yeyed by 4. X. Nichols In 1871, otherwise de-
scribed as Z. OF the NV. Of the NE. /, Sec.
20, T. AS, X. 0 W., =. b. NJ.
Second-Also twenty acres OF said Rancho
bounded as follows: Commencing at the SW.
thence W. 10 chains; thence N 20 CHAINS; thence
Z. 10 chains; thence 8. 20 chains to the point Of
beginning.
Reference is had to complaint for particulars
And you are hereby notified that II you fail 10
appear and answer the said complaint as above
required. the said plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded In the complaint
Given under IN, hand and the seal Of the Su-
perior Court Of the State Of California in and ior
the county Of Los Angeles, this 9Th dsv Of June,
In the year Of our Lord. one thousand eight
hundred and eighty -four.
fsesl.I A. W. POTTS,
Clerk.
By L. H. OWEN, Deputy.
Bicknell IL White. Attorneys for Plaintiff
ia1 I'M
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-01
Items of interest

There are 3l4 enlisted men stationed
at Fort Walla Walla. W. 7.
A cougar that measured over eight feet
in length was recently killed near Fern
dale, W. r.
An earthquake disturbed the residents
Of San Buenaventura Sunday morning.
No damage was done.
Island No. 9, about eight miles from
Vallejo. is being reclaimed. Dredgers
are at work excava ing for levee.
John Miller, painter, belonging in
San Francisco, was drowned while swim
miug in the river at Sacramento on Sun.
day.
The driver OF brewery wagon was
''stood up" by highwaymen near Mouts
yuma Hill, Nevada county, last week and
relievered of $50 in money.
At a demonstration in Nottingham,
Eng, on Saturday, resolution was
adopted condemning the action of the
House of Lords on the Franchise bill.
The New York morning papers report
an unusually large attendance and inter
est in the regular Sunday meetings OF
the various trades unions on Sunday.
The Egyptian Conference met yester-
day at the Foreign office in London. 1t
remained in session three hours and a
half, and adjourned for short meeting
to day.
An Indian killed Chinaman on the
road between Belmont and Cherry Creek,
New, last week. The incentive was $50
which the Chinaman had The Indian
is in jail.
DE Wolf & Swami are announced as
having suspended at the New York
Stock Exchange. Small purchases OF
various stocks under the rule are being
made for their account.
Incendiary fires have been SO numer-
Gus in Yreka recently that the citizens
are talking OF adopting rigorous measures
to protect their property. They appear
to mean business, says the Journal.
Dan Woods aud A. B. Butler, two
proprietors of the threshing outfits in
Fresno county. quarrelled the other day.
and Woods struck Butler over the head
with bar of iron. crushing in his skull
and inficting injuries from which Butler
will probably die.
The Red Bluff Peoples Cause reports
grasshoppers very numerous in the old
reservation. William Underhill, who is
farming the Gyle place. estimates his
loss at $500 in grain alone from these
pests. They strip the leaves clean from
garden, orchard and vineyard.
It is conceded that this years hop
crop in New York is not up to the last,
whom the counties of Otsego, Madison,
Oueda and Schoharie received S3,OOO,-
600 from foreign countries for their crop.
1t is thought this years yield will be
from one third to one half smaller
DR.. j. Cooperider, of Taylorsville.
Ind, writes to the Popular Science
Ne,os that he has used the fluid extract
of chestnut leaves for whoopng cough
with great success. The dose is from
fifteen to sixty drops, according to age,
given in hot water or in simple syrup as
an elixir.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-01
A Young Girls Heroism.

81 would like to ask you to take some
ice cream, DEAR" he said looking hest
tatingly in the window of saloon, "but
after the disa,trou affair in Brooklyn Il
few days ago am afraid to-" and he
made all attempt to forge ahead.
"What affair was that, George?" she
asked, holding him back with both
hands.
"Why, over $50 people were poisoned
from single freezer"
ut must have been terrible. eStill,
George, dear, there is a possibility oI
our escaping with our lives, and il We
do die"-here the heroic girl gave him a
look Of love unutterable-''we will die
together"