The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-29

The contested Will OF JhCk Leslie ~
'til in course Of progress In the District
lourt.
Prize rolling at Casino hall to-mor-
row night \ pleasant time is antici-
psted.
Mrs. Dr. shepard left lust Wcdnes-
day night to spend the summer In Viz
GINA.
If nxuriant weeds were m orna-
ment, Milan park would be marvel OF
beauty.
The hide yards in the First ward
are again being complained Of as
nuisance.
The concert OF the Trinity NJ. i.
church will he repeated tonight. Adj
mission free.
Young Pedro Hernandez has not yet
had his leg amputated, although 1t may
be necessary.
Go to A. NJ. Cohen's, Main plaza, for
bargains In readymGde clothing and
furnishing goods 5-29-tf
The Odd Fellows picnic occurs to-
morrow night at san Pedro park, II the
weather will permit.
The Scientific and Literary associa-
ton held pleasant meeting ut their
club rooms last night.
There will be meeting this even
ing Of the San Antonio Athletic club at
their headquarters, on Alamo plaza.
Go at once to A. NJ. Cohen's. Main
plaza. and get new suit for less than
New \ ork cost. j-2g-2t
DR.. Breeding presented the LIGmT
this morning with n beautiful and frag-
rant Cape jasmine bud.
There will be an elegant concert by
select string band at the Vienna gar
den saturday and Sunday evenings.
The farmers hail the clearing sky
with Joy, Ms the need of work in the corn
and cotton fields has become imperative.
Don't miss the opportunity to pro-
vide yourself with a nice suit at cost by
calling on A. NJ. Cohen, 2O9 Main plaza.
Great damage was done to the crops
between San Marcos and New Braun
fels by the wind storm yesterday after
noon.
The handsome rock reCtory being
built next the German Catholic church,
on Commerce street, Ia assuming proper
tiOn.
The well-kept grounds at the milf
tary post plainly proves what can be
done here with proper care ana atten-
ton.
The International train was DELAYED
six and one-half hours this morning from
Austin, and did not arrive until 8
o'clock.
The express companies business over
the washed out railroads is getting re-
duced gradually and will soon be at a
minimum.
The stock yards on South Flores
street, which are in n filthy condition,
will be looked after by the Sanitary
Inspector,
AT the Scientific and Literary asso-
citation last night. Mr.. Ryder-Taylor de-
livered an address on the Anglo-Russian
embroglio.
Colonel Terrell, the chief paymaster
of this department, viii remain unit | at
least August 10th before leaving for his
new station.
Don't forget the floral tribute for the
decoration OF the graves of the dead
heroes tomorrow. Bring them to the
committee in time.
"A filthy back yard on East street,
back OF West Tolrey's late residence,
should be looked after by the Sanitary
Inspector Of Ward ,.
There will be sweepstake shooting
at the base ball grounds Saturday, Nav
20, at . p. m, at live pigeons and Peoria
black birds, Ever body invited.
Sim Han, the wholesale Tustler for
the sale OF fine brands of cigars. has
of importance to say to deal
ers and smokers. See card elsewhere.
Wood, during this last spell OF bad
weather, has been selling as high as Sl3
per cord, the reason being the swollen
streams, which cannot be crossed as yet.
Citizens, living on Camargo street,
complain bitterly OF a sickness breeding
stencil arising from that drainage ditch
on said street. II should be looked after.
There will be a match game OF ball
nj San Pedro springs Sunday between
the Clippers and Nationals for a consid-
Grafton, The game will be called at 3
p, IN.
"A committee Of the Confederate en-
campment was appointed last night to
receive the members OF the Hood en-
campmsnt, which will arrive to-moI row
from Austin,
The train on the International and
Great Northern railway that should
nave NlAlNth AhEA hlEuA NJ lus'lbs EOl III
this morning at . o'clock, II was the
first 10 oross the break at Manchaca.
AT the meeting OF the Confederate
encampment last night it was decided
that the election of officers held on May
9th was unconstitutional, and another
meeting for the election Of officers was
called Tor tonight
"A ReceDtiOn committee of the Con-
federate Encampment consisting of
Messrs. Chevalier, Wallace, Teel, Nuen-
dorf and Plagge were appointed last
night to receive the Hood Encampment,
30 members, as they arrive from Austin.
"A committee OF five, consisting OF
Rev. DR.. j. W. Neil, A. Adam, A.
Ryman, d. NJ. Poor and A. $. Chevalier
were appointed by the Confederate En-
cRmpment last night as committee to
solicit and receive flowers for Decora-
tiOn Day.
"A committee Of young gentlemen
called on our merchants and business
men this morning with list for their
signatures, which binds them to close
for a part Of tomorrow in order to allow
their clerks to pal ,iclpate in the decora
tion services.
"A communication has been received
by the Secretary of the San Antonio
Rifles, MIR. Charles Florlan, from the
Austin Grays, stating that that company
will not be able to come over to this cit,