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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22
GOLD IN TEXAS COAL.
The Eagle Pass Goal Company
A Texas Industry.

Since the progressive spirit of our rail-
road interests has advanced and pene-
trated further and further TO the West,
new fields of industry have continually
opened themselves to an ever advancing
civilization. Prairles and upland plains
have begun to show signs of human habi-
tation; innumerable herds of fine inn
proved stock, consisting of horses, cattle
and sheep can be seen grazing on thou
sands of hillsides, and where only few
years past the look of scorn was the
answer to a remark as to the agrlcul-
tural qualities Of the Southwest OF our
fair State, the pillow to-day turns up the
sod, and at times, with but few excep-
tions, produces two crops, not alone OF
any and all kinds of cereals, but also all
vegetables that can be produced any
where else.
The greatest of all Developments was
however held back until the iron horse
pushed its way into this seeming wilder
ness, of which 1t only was rum
ored MS legend or fable, though
known to few as really containing the
riches of"El Dorado" in the form Of in
exhaustive coal mines. Some of these
mines have been successfully developed
anu sluTltu ny u company, consisting VI
Messrs. j. W. Riddle, b. NJ. Coster and
+. II. HartZ, with the later as managing
agent of the San Antonio office at $50
East Houston street. The mines are
situated about five miles north of Eagle
Pass, in Maverick county, and while
now are only beginning to develop, they
prove that an ineXhaustive supply of as
line coal is hidden in the lands of the
company as can be found anywhere.
The demand for this coal is increasing
daily and the writer of this was informed
| that some times orders had to lay over
for several days before they could be
filled. However, they have completed
arrangements and are now ready with
the best of facilities to fill all orders by
barrel, ton or carload. In country
where so little fuel for family and gem
eral purposes is needed, but so much
more for the operation of large indus
tries and Institutions, lit is the more neces-
sary to have n good article of coal, and
this can be had-a Texas product, from
the Eagle Pass Coal company. Mr..
Hartz can be found at all times in the
Office above named, where several barrels
of rich samples, fresh from their mines,
are on exhibit to convince any unbeliev-
ing Thomases as to Texas coal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

stand on the wrong side Of the ledger.
The LIGHT claims only to be just
when it recommends Messrs. Martin
& Schryver as men of sterling business
qualities and as fair, honest and up
right in all their dealings TO a general
public; they will always give fair
equivalent in their wares for quoted
prices while even at the pres.
ent time. when cruel war Tin lumber)
with BLOOD on the Moon" announce
ments 90 the rounds Of the press, they
yet say that they will not be outdone
in quality, quantity, fair dealing,
promptness in execution Of business,
no matter how small it be, will receive
attention; while they will continue in
such a progressive course the "me-
mento mon" will never be written on
the last plank in their yard.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

search of health, come to stay as long AS
may be necessary in order TO recover
You are welcome, and any man with
capital or energy can find plenty to do
to support himself comfortably. The
industries of Western Texas are by no
means monopolized, and thousands are
the chances for profitable Investments.
We have most delightful climate, ex-
oellent churches, the best schools in the
state and our society Is all that the
most fastidious could desire. The city
has street cars, water works, gas works,
good hotels, daily, weekly and monthly
newspapers, and In fact nearly every
thing necessary to the make up OF a
growing and prosperous city of 10000
Inhabitants. Come with your family
and come to remain In a climate where
health, that greatest of all earthly bless
ings, Is vouchsafed TO the pulmonic in
valid.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

Lord of Nature has wonderfully dis
played his handiwork in Southwest
Texas. Indeed, it is the invalid's
home, almost perpetual spring, with
about six weeks blow, and the roses
are aglow with their freshness and
beauty again. The thermometer sci.
dom shows a heat over 90, and never
reaches zero. The long summers are
relieved Of their heat and oppressive
ness by delightful winds, and the
nights are made extremely comfortable
by steady refreshing winds to fan US
to refreshing sleep. Again, Western
Texas has a natural disinfectant, name
ly, ozone. This element is so abund-
ant in the atmosphere that meats are
well preserved in the open air without
salt; and again, we have the gulf
breezes, which are sufficiently laden
with chlorine to still strengthen this
natures protection. 1t is this life CIV
ing feature which heals and builds up
the invalids who seek such a climate,
as there are hundreds of living monu.
ments who can sing the praises of these
advantages. There are stout, active
men here to day who years ago were
tracked by the blood that flowed from
their lungs while they walked along
1t is a well known fact that yellow
fever cannot live here for the reason
which have just spoken of, natures
powerful protectives and disinfectants.
San Antonio is a rapidly growing
city. Up to 1877 she had no means
of transportation, but the old road
wagon and rumbling stage coach.
Even under this primitive means of
conveyance her trade was consider
able. Now she has two railroads, the
Sunset and the International and
Great Northern. The present pros
pect of San Antonio is no transitory
boom but rapid and steady growth,
based upon an actual business in
rease, as is shown by the freight re-
ports Of both railroads. In 1873 the
freights by railroad amounted to sSa4
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22
OUR LUMBER INTERESTS.
Messrs. Martin 81 Schryver's
Acme of Success.

1t is a well known fact that through
out the country dealers in the staple
products Of their respective sections,
irrespective of county or State, are
protectionists, as far as judgment from
a political standpoint can be given.
This protective idea extends and en-
braces a large number of both North
ern and Southern manufacturers, thus
making new political affiliations and
cementing elements in the human
family heretofore either ignorant of
coexistence or indifferent to the same
degree.
Knowing these elements to be fac
tors in the carrying on with success
full results a large and well appointed
lumber trade, men conversant with en-.
terprise, a push ahead spirit and
never failing energy who 90 gifted
with these attributes into business can
not be otherwise but successful.
This can be said without fear of
contradiction of one of the finest es.
Establishments in this city, and that is
the large lumber yard with all its fix
lures, sheds, offices and every other
appurtenances necessary, Of Messrs.
Martin & Schryver, whose extensive
grounds near the Sunset depot repre-
sent a constant scene of busy life and
energy throughout all the various
branches that are necessarily requisite
for a large and daily growing business.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

carloads; in 1881 the consolidated re-
ceipts OF both railroads amounted to
6,697 carloads OF freight. Soon there
is to be another railroad, known as
the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass rail-
road, which will connect this city with
the Gulf in about four hours run.
With good churches, schools, So
siety, street railway, water works, gas
works, and in fact every means and
facility for living, with a climate un-
equalled by none, ! would say to the
invalid and pleasure seeker, there is
no place like San Antonio or South.
western Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22
An Excellent Record.

Among the leading business houses of
San Antonio that have scored a splendid
record and achieved an enviable repu-
tation for business ability, integrity and
fair dealing stands prominent the house
of George Dullnig, wholesale and retail
grocer. This house was established by
Mr.. Dullnig In 1865 on the site of the
present magnificent building on Alamo.
Commerce and Losoya streets, of which
the house now occupies the lower floor
and basement and a part of the second
and third stories, and which was com
pleted in the early part of this year, hay
ing been built under the personal super
vision of Mr.. Dullnig.
This building is one of the handsomest
and most complete In the State, and a
credit to San Antonio enterprise and
taste. Mr.. Dullnig does large and con-
stantly increasing business, having also
an extensive retail department, and as
he buys his goods in very large lots, di-
rect from the mills and manufactures,
saves in freight, and as he owns his own
store he is enabled to sell his goods at
the very lowest market prices, and Is
determined not to be undersold.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22
Staehely, Tips g. Co.,

Dealers in all kinds of hardware, stoves
and agricultural implements, have their
card in this edition. Their stock is COM
plete. and are able to fill orders on short
notice and meet all competition.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

The firm of Martin & Schryver being
composed of two gentlemen who have
made the lumber trade a lifelong
business, it is natural to accord to
them a thorough knowledge Of the oc-
cupation in which they are engaged.
While success in business is the
natural consequence Of fair dealing IN
all kinds Of callings, the visible results
of this maximum can be seen and are
APPLY illustrated in the magnitude Of
transactions in the receipts and ship
ments Of lumber, Of which an endless
variety can be had in quantity or
quality not to be excelled anywhere.
Samples of indoor ornamental work
for the Identification of home are dis
played in all the novel innovations in
the most artistic manner, and of which
a more complete array cannot be
found anywhere, The firm keeps in
addition to the foregoing a very large
supply of fencing material, consisting
of cedar posts, which are better
adapted for that purpose than anything
else in wood material, owing to the
durable qualities of that wood in our
cline, as well as all other hard woods
in the various sizes necessary for that
purpose. To this comes the fact that
the firm are the sole representatives
and agents Of tine justly celebrated J..
Haish's barb wire, which is kept on
hand in sufficiently large quantities for
all demands. They will give special
bargains to trade in carload lots and
can more than compete in prices,
Their terms are so reasonable, and
while selling for cash are always able
to keep up with the popular and cur
rent rates, no matter how the market
may huctuate. They, like many retail
merchants in various other callings,
have discovered the fact, that short
settlements will make long friends
that it is damaging to be good to Ger.
tain customers by giving long credit
in the end worse, and then when a
final climax comes the large figures
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22
FOR MVALIDS.
The Fine Climate of San Antonio
and West Texas.

The following Is a portion Of a per-
sonal letter written by a prominent To-
cal physician to a friend in the East
regarding this city and the country
generally:
San Antonio as a health resort is one
of great merit and wide reputation,
known by invalids who for years have
come here and received its life giving
advantages. San Antonio, or West
Texas, has an elevation Of from 500
to 1900 feet above the level Of the sea,
with an invigorating, life giving, life
preserving atmosphere. In fact, the
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

Every smoker should try Little Joker
"Long Cut"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22
THOMAS G0GGAN & BROS.
The Oldest Music House in the
State of Texas.

The LIGHT takes pleasure in calling
attention to this mammoth music firm. |
The branch house, though established |
in this city only little over year ago,
at No. $50 Commerce street, have
done a business even surprising their
most sanguine expectations, outstrip-
ping all competitors in the total num-
Der of sales
Messrs. Thomas Goggan & Bros.
commenced their career in this line Y
years ago in Galveston. Year by
year they grew into the confidence and
esteem of the people Of that city and
this great State. Astonished and en-
couraged at the marvellous growth OF
San Antonio they established a branch
here, possessing all the facilities and
capacities Of the parent house for
doing an extensive trade. This is I'M
der the supervision and management
of Mr.. Michael Goggan, one of the
Galveston firm, Of which he is still
member.
This firm are the sole agents for the
celebrated Emerson and Steinway
pianos, which have wide world repu-
tation as among the very best instru.
ments manufactured. Every instru.
ment is guaranteed and terms Of pay
ment made so easy that the piano has
ceased now to be the costly instrument
it was formerly.
In the way Of organs, all iirst-class
makes are carried, though a specially
is made Of the Goggan organ, manu-
featured exclusively for them. They
are elegantly cased, warranted for five
years and made in two different styles
One, accompanied by stool and music
book, is shipped free to any place in
the State for SIS, the other for sos.
Any of these instruments, pianos or
organs, can be purchased at cheaper
rates for cash than even the stenciled
goods of gaudy exterior but Of asth-
matte, tin.plated bowels, which are
common on the market. At the same
time, parties desiring to buy on INSTALL
ments can ask no more accommodate
ing terms than this firm extends-that
of only paying $Io monthly on the
instrument chosen.
Being importers of musical instru-
ments, their large and varied stock is
necessarily the Test that can be found
on the market. Their strings are OF
the finest Naples variety and sold as
cheap as those of inferior grade.
Besides being manufacturers this
firm are also publishers of sheet music
in Philadelphia. They own their own
plates, and are protected by their
own copyright in the publication of
the vast number Of pieces Of music
issued by them. They carry also ev-
erything desirable in this line, pub
lished by other leading houses in the
East and in Europe, handling partcu-
larry the catalogue of Oliver, Dit
son & Co.
Should it perchance happen that
some particular piece desired is not in
stock, it is ordered Immediately from
J the house at Galveston, and is deliv-
cred in two days time.
These are only a few of the many
, advantages to be derived by dealing
with frst.class house of long stand
ing, and State wide reputation, and
visit either to inspect or purchase
will convince any one that Messrs.
Goggan & Bros. can fulfill every state.
, ment to the letter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22
The Plumbing Shop.

One of the most indispensable and of
ten popular institutions in any city is n
well regulated plumbing and gas-fltting
establishment. Under this head we be-
lieve can be counted the house of W. ii.
Outterside & Co., of No. 1876 Houston
street. This house has, by close and
faithful attention to business, excellent
and satisfactory work, and promptness
in filling orders and calls, attained n
most excellent and general reputation
among the public OF san Antonio and
surrounding towns. This enterprising
house keep constantly on hand a large
stock of pumps, rubber hose, lead, iron
and tile pipe, bath tubs, wash stands,
water and steam brass goods, beer APP
paratus, etc. Also the finest stock of gas
fixtures in the city. Agents for the
Champion Iron Fence company.
Every smoker should try Little Joker
a N..sa ~
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-22

Every smoker should try Little Joker
"long Cut"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-05-01
American Cotton.


Tho American consul at Manehes-
ter, England, Mr.. AID, Shaw, in a
late report to the Department of
State makes some suggestions re-
latire to the shipment of American
cotton, we'll worth consideration
by our planters and MERCHANTS.
Mr.. Shaw states that during the
past year American cotton, in the
main, has reached Manchester in
an, excellent condition. Such COM
plants as were made in 1SS1-S2
respecting adnlte1ations of sand,
damp and rubbish, are no longer
heard; not a single case has been
brought formally before his notice
for more than year. Care on the
part Of growers and packers has
removed a grievance which5causcd
great dissatisfaction and much loss,
and tended to prejudice the popu-
larity and reputation for SUPERIOR
~ of American cottons in Europe.
While paying this compliment,
however, Mr.. Shaw finds a serious
defect in the wrappers used to COW
er the bales. These, he claims, are
IAN eyesore and the cause of much
loss. The material is flimsy and
is much torn in handling Tho re-
suit that cotton is exposed to
water and admixture with impuri.
ties, and to abstraction while in
transit a neat, well-covcrcd bale
of cotton always wins favor, meets
with the readiest sale and com.
minds the highest price.
As compared with American cot
ton, that from other countries, par.
ticularly from India and Egypt, is
much better packed. The outside
coverings. of these bales are as
clean and neat as if they were just
turned out Of the press, and they
reach Manchester in perfect condi'
ton; and, as Mr.. Shaw declares
there is no reason why American
cotton cannot be sent to England
in condition equally as satisfac,
tory as that from the far distant
East.
r'Thes CONTRAST The says, s'be.
tween the mode of putting up and
turning ont the bales from the
press in the two countries, as they
catch the eye here side by side in
the streets, as far as shape, securi-
| ty and cleanliness are concerned
is most striking. IN. o. Times
Democrat 49,
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Eashion,s Latest Freaks.

From the New York Mail.
High, fat crowns are most in
favor.
Polonaises are a feature in spring
styles.
Draperies grow fuller and more
elaborate.
Surplicc and Greek waists are
much worn. ....-.
Nantes grow longer, wider and
moro elaborate.
Balaycuscs arc no longer worn
under trained skirts.
The longredingotc is the Popu-
lar carly spring wrap.
Lcngthwisc tucks are seen on
late imported costumes.
Gray French cashmere is i'm
menscly popular for spring.
Capotcs and round hats divide
the run of fashionable favor.
Nantes are of large size, and
frequently OF two materials.
Diversity IS the most marked
feature in fashion this spring.
Light drab d'etc comes up among
other spring dress fabrics.
Embroidered and brocadcd taft
eta glace silks will be much worn.
Flower ruchcs are pretty docora-
tons of high-necked evening tot
lets. ..-...H -... r...,r~T ....r.
Slippers, CATERS, boots and shoes
of all kind are still pointed at the
toe. l.aei a.' 'Ha -"r,f.
New cotton prints for dress show
the fine India silk designs of last
year. aH
mi,trlincd dresses arc again
in favor tor house, dinner and
evening toilet. fzE f't
Rose color and silver gray arc
the colors most worn in combina-
ton by Parisians at present.
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Cotton Culture.

The south is being advised to
raise l 1904 less bales of cotton,
and more corn, wheat and pork.
This is not our idea; not exact
ly. We don't want to see the pro-
duet of cotton cut down single
bale, but we do want 10 see more
farm products raised at home,
thereby enriching and enabling
the Southern planter to be more
Independent in the marketing of
the great staple, and enabling him
to adopt, use and invent more skill
ful:and more economical methods of
cotton culture, thereby increasing
the yield of cotton. By the new
system we could and would mar
ket more and better bales of cot
ton of from fewer acres than we
now do. 1t is just as certain as
can be that American cotton is the
best offered in the markets of the
world, but we must notstand while
others advance, for 1t amounts to
retrogression. Improved methods
of close culture will hold the trade
and enrich the planter, but sloven
culture and purchasing home sup
plies abroad will lose it as sure rs
fate.-Trade Gazette.
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Fortunes in Germany.

What does Vanity Fair mean by
stating that 'large fortunes arc
in Germany On the contrary,
there is no country where there is
so many large fortunes among "the
territorial aristoeracy." In Ger.
many proper there are 26 estates
which are larger than any in Great
Britain, with the exception of the
duke of Sutherland's domain; but
an enormous number of acres Of
his scotch estate are trackless
waste. The landed possession Of
Prince Schwartzenberg (in Austria
and Hungary, cover 120 German
square miles, those of Prince Lich-
tenstein extend over l04 square
miles; Prince Esterhazy's so and
Count Schonborn's so. There arc
numerous estates of so square
miles. Vanity Fair is quite ms,
taken too, in stating that Count
Redeson "made his fortune in the
service OF the COURT and the said
fortune, instead of being 81, 500,-
900, considerably exceeds $4,000.
000.-London World.
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Stumbling the Negroes.

u The colored voters of Illinois
were left out in the cold by the
Republican convention which re-
Gently met in that State. Their great
desire was to obtain some recogni-
ton from thepartyby theselection
at least one eolored delegate to the
Chicago National Convention; and,
to assure this, they held race con,
vention, some weeks ago, formally
made this demand and threatened
to. bolt. unless it was recognized
and granted. A similar move was
made in the State Convention,
where there were half score of
colored delegates from. different
counties. These insisted on some
recognition 'ofthe negro and claim
ed something substantial on the
ticket, in behalf, of the sc, 600 me-
groes of Illinois, who, they declare,
chad never swerved in their ale
glance to the party or in their de-
votion to Republican principles"
The convention, however, de-
clined to grant this prayer, when
a eolored delegate rose in his seat
and plead in impassloned tones for
at least the place ora delegate to
fhe National Convention. He spoke
feelinglys of the devotion of his
race to the Republican party; of
the eagerness with which the Re-
publican leaders besought their
votes on election day, and of the
unsubstantial rewards that had
hitherto been theirs. The eonven-
ton cheered him loudly; the lead
ers on the platform congratulated
him; the speakers acknowledged
the justice ofhs claim and praised
the devotion OF the eolored voters.
But the convention just then adj
journed for supper. When it met
again list ofdelegates to Chicago
were rushed through. Examine
ton shows that the colored voters
got nothing at all, as was designed
from the first. The $4,000 negroes
of Illinois, therefore, will have a
fine chance to ponder on the insin-
cere promises and sfatteryT OF. the
Republicans. IN. o. Timcs-Dcmo-
crat.
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