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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
MEXICAN ITEMS.
Gathered from Exchanges and
other Sources.


Wool Growing is decreasing In North
ern Mexico.
The corn crop in Nuevo Leon is being
considerably cut shoi by drought.
Several army officers were put under
arrest in Matamoros for visiting Il gam
bling house in uniform.
\ servant girl gave birth to a child in
the City of Mexico and threw 1t into the
cellar, where it was found partly de-
composed.
The headquarters of the gen-d'arme
forces OF Northern Mexico have been
re-established In Monterey after short
location In Saltillo.
Corn suddenly rose to > cents pound
In the out-of-the way towns In the noun
tains below Monterey, but some fine
rains had the effect of bringing 1t down
TO p cents.
Import duties can now only be paid In
silver or National bank cur fency, the
Mexican Government refusing to take
all certificates and orders ON the custom
houses from and after July J.
The prize lottery ticket dodge is be-
ing frequently played In the city OF
Mexico. The temptation to make n few
hundreds on what appears q plain GER
] fanny - wv EA'NN W. ~
Mexican to resist.
The merchants of Mexico are consid-
| erably elated over the repeal Of the OPP
prcssive stamp act that has so disastrous
| ~ ELECTED the commerce of that coun-
try. The new revenue law went into
effect July |, 1850.
The American mining companies at
/ Nillaldnms and CerralvO are the only
companies that are doing anything In
| that section, the MeXicans being appar-
entity paralyZed either through want oil
energy or lack Of capital.
There are now several modern sugar
reiineries in the State of Nuevo Leon,
turning out an excellent article, white
and pure, and distilling fine quality oil
ium. This has the effect of greatly
stimulating cane growing in that section
a band Of robbers disguised as INDIAN
burned n bridge on the Mexican Contra
between Lerdo and Laguna, for the pur'
pose Of robbing the train in the confu'
sion of the jump through the bridge
Fortunately the engineer discovered the
accident to the bridge and succeeded In
stopping the train before it went In
The robbers then assailed the train, but
the passengers and employees opened
fire and ran them oil.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridors
and Elsewhere.

l.. y. Ruuege, Of Pearsal', IL In the
city.
Mrs. 4. siude. OF Houston ia at the
southern.
Bruce. Of Eagle Lake, stops at the
southern.
I'd. de Montel. a well known Castro
william Is In the city.
Dr. -. W. Bnrradall, Of Fort Worth, Is
guest at the southern.
Albert Friedrich has returned from
plensant trip to ST. Louis.
j. Il. Kerr. prominent merchant Of
Iyaldc. is stopping in the city.
CAPTAIN Bob Chapman, of Pleasanion,
j. In the city among his friends.
MIR. John Glenn, one of Del Rios
prosperous merchants, II in the city.
The irrepressible Nat q. Henderson
picks his teeth at the Southern hotel.
Dell Devices has got back from the
lower country, and is at the Southern
james NJ. Carrigan, stookman from
Bee county, is stopping ut the southern
Miss j. T.. W. Walsh, OF rena station,
l. In Il g city visiting her sister, Mrs. II.
Tcanny.
Joe Il. Murray, W. Is Fleming and $.
r Guthrie, OF Gonzales, are staying nj
the Southern.
RIA. Houston. l.. NJ. kokcrnot. prom
inent catllemen. Of Gonzales, are stop
ping Mt the southern.
T.. :. Foste-, of Nolan county, IL In the
city. MIR. Foster shipped his wool TO ST.
Louis and IN well satisfied with the re-
suit. the price well paying for the
trouble.
pr. T.. G.. Ainsworih, Of the United
STATES army, IL Mt the Mengcr with ms
wife. They nre on their way home to
Fort Clark. after having spent pleas
ant visit North.
Nr. George whiting, the Columbus
banker. II at the Menger, on his way
home from Boerne, where he has leased
the Nugcl cottage and placed his FAMILY
| therein for the summer.
Colonel j. NJ. Mathis. an extensive
[ STOCK d over Of Victoria. is nj the Mem
ger. Colonel NJ. with Mr.. Dan sullivan,
I a. car ciiv. md another gentleman have
recently leased the Victoria packing
works aud are packing large number
| oi be ewes daily.
Dr. J.. &. AinswOith and wife, |. 5.
A. Laredo. &. Lock wood. a. G.. Standt,
| : Mend Flore,ville Alex Moore, Capote
Fu ~: NJ Ban EZRA. =. Sanchez, daughter
| and SON New Laredo; Branch T., Mas
| ler.nn. Galveston; G.. whiting, Column
hu-:J VI. Mathis. Victoria; a. Bran
shaw. ~. Louis; X. Ilummins, city. are
/ at the Menger.
Frank NJ. Wadron. 1T. Louis; W. W
| Biauocucr, New Orean; +. W. Arnold,
| II. Louis: jas. H. Lucy. T.. W. Adkins
/ Texas. Ben Aaron. ". i. Richardson
New York. !. &. Fischer, Louisvllle
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
A PENITENT PoISoNER.
The Confession OF Sarah John
son.

Tine negro girl Sarah johnson. who
is in Jail with her mother. Annie Owens,
charged with the poisoning Of her step
father, Alfred Owens, has confessed her
crime. The girl on being interviewed
made the following statement:
II have told so many stories about
the killing Of my father that ! expect no
one will hardly believe me now; but |
killed my stcpfather, and my grand
mother. Mary Christopher, advised me
TO lay 1t on my mother to keep me from
going to Jail. | am sorry now Killed
him aud would bring him back II |
could. | killed him because he was so
mean to me and my mother both, and
would never do anything for us. ex-
pect they will send me to the peniten-
iary for about two years, hut | am
going to tell the trnth. | got the poison
and nut II on the meat while he was
dressing himself did eat piece of the
meat the poison was sprinkled over. but
il was very little piece, not big enough
to hurt me. The way my little sister
got poisoned was by picking over the
meat aud tasting 1t that morning.
never intended that she should get any
OF IL. My mother knew ! had the
poison, but did not know what ] wanted
with II, and never asked. She wanted
10 get rid of my father and was Jealous
OF MIN and me, but she did not have any
part In poisoning him. ! did II myself.
| thought about II On sunday ana
must have been crazy when ] got the
poison and gave IL to him next morning.
am very soiry for 1t, and sorry told
so many stories about it,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
Deaths.

June 30th Francis Kelly died in the
First ward, aged u years from mar
asmus.
July LIST -AdOlphine A. Jagou, a little
girl aged seven years, died In the Third
ward from congestive fever. Vidala. Il
Mexican child aged two years, died from
natural causes in the Second ward, and
the remains were shipped TO the Gala
vCras settlement.
On account Of the wet, hot weather,
the death report for the next few days
may confidently he expected to be mate
rlnlly Increased
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

Change! ohangel! change! A con-
slant succession of variety, that is what
the present age delights, always seeking
ater the novel. The Fashion theatre
recognizing this important element does
its best to sa, isiy its patrons by provld-
ing fresh programmes twice week.
Tonight novel entertainment will be
given. IN which the & eat combination
of talent engaged ut this establishment
will an par, icipate in to make ii q sue
cess. Special preparations are being
made for next wees, and on saturday
nexr, the lin of July, will be celebrated
by n specially attl active programme.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

The LIGHT calls attention to the large
establishment Of PancOast IL Son, who,
not to be outdOne, are now announcing
that their stock is complete. Fine bar
gains in all sizes of gents and boys cloth
ing, They also say that they wish to
dispose of all summer goods, inclusive
low bargains in the custom department.
Fine and stylish neckwear, underwear Of
all grades. Best qualities of navy fan
nels in suits. Bargains in job lots of
shirts and clothing. Also n full line of
boys suits in linen, seersucker and cas-
simeres. 7-l-2m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
The Belknap Rules.

Editor san Antonio Lignt.
Is consistency n jewel? Our city pa
pers have been filled for days with the
exploits Of these, our city youths, who
so CALAMITY took oil the second prize at
the late encanpment at Lampasas.
Emphasis was laid upon the fact that
they were the youngest company on the
ground, and special emphasis in the fact
that although mere slrplings not one of
them entered saloon while away.
We'll. Monday morning came, and 10,
the conqueIing heroes had returned.
Drums beat oymbuls brayed and ladies
strewcd flowers In their paths, anu the
gallant Belknaps marched amid loud
huzLas to their armory on Losoya street,
stacked their arms. and the first thing
that was offered to them by these
same f"iends save the mark
who had so highly commended
them for their temperance and discre-
ton while away was the wine cup; and
from that time Until IL o'clock ut night
an almost unceasing carousal was the
order of the day.
Mr.. Editor. what Is to become of this
liquor cursed city, 1t is II fact that it
will compare uniavorably In that sense
with place len times us large. II the
fathers care nothing for themselves,
have they no anxiety for these their
sons. And If they have no anxiety for
their sons, do thew not know that sooner
or later their daughters will be tue
wives of these boys!
II seems that no social gathering OF
any kind occurs in san Antonio IL day
without liquor In some shape or other
being stopped around. Why, If man
bulbs n big business house here, now,
and wishes to advei Use it for rent he
invites in the public and n matter
of twenty casks of beer are tapped
and men are invited TO walk up TO the
trough to drink. Why, fully expect to
hear that at the next fist fight that oc-
ours committee Wv be appointed to
dispense champagne. o tempora! q
mores. TO say the least, are we not
fast degenerating into n race OF idiots 2
The writer of this article is, by both in
stlnct and education, opposed to female
Suffrage, but If there Is no other way to
stop this Wholesale slaughter of the in
nocents of the country by the acoursed
sale of beer and its tOncOmitants, she
will say, give US the ballot box and give
1t to us quick. so also with prohibition
the end sometimes must justify the
means. SilENT OBSERVER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
officer Ruekley's Funeral.

Officer B. Buckley, aged 90 years, one
of the oldest officers of the city police
force, died day before yesterday and his
remains were inferred yesterday in the
Catholic cemetery. the remains being
attended to their last resting place by
the city officials and police. Deceased
leaves n widow ana one son to mourn
his loss
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
His Deserts.

John Miller and c. a. francois were
looking for Mexican named Juan de In
Balrera for some time. They claimed
he had been furnishing the city and
county authorities with information in
regard to women who were leading
lives of shame. Their wives had been
of the number arrested and tried on
Juan's Information they believed. Last
night they came up to him as he was
talking to the stevens sisters, on East,
near Houston streets and they beat him
pretty badly Both were arrested and
Miller was fined 50, Francois cnse was
continued.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
Inc RlngleadeP.

Yesterday morning Tom Holmes was
brought, under arrest, into the city.
Tom Holmes is said to be the lingleader
Of band Of thieves, the most thorough
" organized one in Southwest Texas.
lie was N rested in Edwards county by
detachment of Lieutenant ScOtt's COM
pany Of rangers. lie will be taken to
Gonzales. where he has toNHswer to two
cases of horsethed.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

Madame Farrell wishes to inform her
customers that she will leave for New
\ ork, July 18th and will return Septem-
Der 10Th with full line Of dress goods in
silk md all the latest novelties. She
will fill with great care all orders en-
trusted to her either in millinery or
dress goods. Those desiring to have Or
ders filed win please leave same at her
place of business before July 18th, at No.
2 College street, corner Navarro st. 81
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

Announces to his patrons and the pub
lie generally that he has enlarged his
garden. Accommodation are first
class The Eighth Cavalry band has
been engaged for the season to play
every saturday and sundays concert
and dance music at night best of order
guaranteed. Refreshments the very
best Entrance free, Call and see me.
j-2S-3m. WILLIAM LIFE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

Who is an old citizen of san Antonio
and well known as ilrst-class house
ana sign painter, has opened a paint
shop Mt corner Avenue r. and Houston
street, and will. In the future, make fine
carriage painting speciality. win buy
and sell and renovate old carriages and
buggies. 2-5-6m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
Funeral Notice.

Died, this morning at o'clock. the
infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Weber.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
at . O'Clock Il. m, from krish hall.
rlends are invited to attend.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

Ice cream is served daily at San Pedro
springs and families supplied. First
class meals served 10 order at the res
taurant. Suppers for balls and parties
served on short notice ut reasonable
nrices. 6-l-Gms
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
MIS- ION HOSE COMPANY.
Organization OF the Fourth Ward
Hose Company Effected.

a meeting was held last night AT the
Mission garden to complete the organi-
cation of hose company in the Fourth
ward. Twenty-Five members were en-
listed. The meeting was called to or
der by Harry c. Miller, temporary Chair
man Of the last meeting. The minutes
Of the preceding meeting were read and
adopted.
The committee appointed TO solicit
names. reported the following citizens
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

Ever known in San Antonio in the VS.
ofcuttng ofprices is to be done in reaS
made clothing Mt A. NJ. Cohen's. 300 AL
2ll Main plaza. Positively at NV
York cost. Cliff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

To wear an old, shabby suit Of clothes
when you can buys cheap new one at
A. NJ. Cohen's, who is positively selling
at New York cost scott
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

A restaurant doing good business,
centrally located, handsomely fitted up.
Can be bought cheap. owner being com
PEELED to leave the city on account of
sickness. Nos. ., 4 and West Houston
street. G-30-tf.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

Parties desiring bargains In frontiet
lands, ranches, and very choice piece
of property In the central portion of thu
city, will please call and see
3-20-3m NARcIso LEAL.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
A Sure Road to Fame.

Father--My son, you are now laying
the foundation for your future career. |
hope you will study hard and make your
mark in the world.
Son Yes, father, that is my intention.
In II few years my name will be known
to all civilized nations. My fame will
be spread throughout the land, and
will be olassed among the great men of
the country.
Father-A noble ambition, my son.
But what profession have you chosen
that will so soon lead this greatness?
Son--l shall become a pugilist.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

OF the big sacrifice sale of ready made
clothing at A. NJ. Cohen's, 200 Main
plaza. Now Is your chance to get a
cheap suit. Cliff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
The most popular cigarettes are the
Opera Puils at popular price. 81

Gentle women is so often the victim
of sick headache that she halls as the
dawn Of new era, the introduction of n
medicine that is guaranteed us n sure
cure. Mrs. Morris Tanner, of lloboken.
n. D., writes; 81 have been martyr
to sick headache, the result of indgcs-
ton. One bottle of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers, used according to directions, has
cured me-"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

At Armstrong; Nectar Lemonade
stand, west side Main plaza G-2G-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

That old suit and call on A. NJ. Cohen
where you can get new clothes at cost
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

rs being desirous OF memberships
II. lleiligmann. c. T.. Abbey,
Harry G. Miller, VIM. Neumann,
Ma1un Braden, h. Niggli.
George Cacn. Joseph Winter,
John wilkins. Sr., Gus XOller,
William Schube. J.. I've,
Raphael Mokc. Albert Ludwig,
Ludwig MahnCke, Il. ii. Abbott
+. Poeschel, George lcke,
John +. Henson, August Bin,
A. Buldus, william Jordin,
Joe Cast. John Conrad,
Charles Mucnch. ilenTy XOller.
The Committee on bylaws reported
on a code If bylaws, which being in con-
formily with the requirements of the
Fir department, were adopted.
An election Of officers then took place.
rs iulowe:
Foreman-llarJ c. Miller.
Assistant Forcman-Ihos. II. Abbott.
Secretary-MartinB ruden.
Treasurcr-E Nigel.
Hose Director John +. Henson.
Police Experimentation Neumaun.
Finance Committee-IlaIry G. Miller,
G. II. Muench and John +. Henson.
II was resolved that the newly organ.
lied company should be called the Mis-
sion Hose company.
4 committee of six was then appoint.
ed to solicit subscriptions to aid the
company in their work, after which NJ
Adjournment was taken until tomorrow
night
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

New house Of 3 rooms, Kitchen and
stable, on Starr street, on the hill.
Cheap rent for good tenant. Apply 10
NJ. Lindner, library rooms, 22l losoya
street. 7-l-3t
The Riverside restaurant has al
ways every delicaoy of the season
cooked in the highest style known to the
CUISINE art. G-l7-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

-Cigarette somkers prefer Opera Pulls
because they do not stick to the lips. II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

ANTONIO POULTRY YARDs-Havo mated
4 Q yards imported Plymouth Rocks, one
Light lirnhmns, one yard Bun Cochlns.
can be seen ut yards, 40 North Flores
II Eggs delivered anywhere in city.
A. X. HURLEY.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
new YORK an" EUROPE

The Mallory b s. Line onDr. tu inD travelling
public the cheapest uUI WUst delightful. suin'
intr route tu New York 200 their fast uuI UUW-
orfui iron steamers, having cabin and -irtrutc
accommodation unsurpassed hy any lime
atlout. sailing from Galveston every WUluct-
day. arriving Doe New York tine following Tues
day.
EUROPEAN TRAVELLERS
will find this the cheapest md most desirable
route. making CLOSE connection 100 New York
with ull thp Transatlantic lines. Passengers
booked through tu and from u. points lu
Europe az reduced rates. For tickets, sulIlngs.
plans of ull steamships. reservation of rooms,
and correct Information 100 detail, apply to
w. J. YOUNG,
General Agent Mallory Line and Agent for all
1raus-A Atlantic Lines. De- West Commerce 81.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

lLDlkG L0Ts-Two fine building corner
ots, size ll0xl70 feet, In Il healthy portion
&c city. Price 500. Address 'r. u. j.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02

midland BOOKS bought and sold at -
oledad street, opposite courthouse.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-07-02
CHEAP COLUMN.


pr+One 4, one . and one < room
L yater attached. Inquire ut Crock
H. On, Crockett 81. and Alamo plaza,
hD1cc. The tlve-rOom house has II
"A Ion Bclvin Street. G-6-lm
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-06
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS.

Favorable Result Of Citizens Meeting at
the Mayors ONCE Com init teeAppoin
to Cooperate With the @. A. Il. Com.
mittess on Grand Army Day Arrange
msnts.
While the turnout at the public meeting in
the mayors office Friday evening for action
as to preparations for Grand Army Day was
not as large as it might have been, about
fifty or sixty well-known citizens being pres
ent, those who did attend were from that ee-
ment Of the community which it was de-
sired TO reach and interest In the en,erprise
before us, and n host in themselves. Several
OF these gentlemen were called out, aad their
remarks were in the right direction and of a
tenor to satisfy the Grand Army men they
were not to be let alone in the great under
taking.
The meeting was called to order at eight
o'clock by Col. w. J. White, chairman OF the
committee issuing the call, who proposed F.
NJ. Hagan, Esq, as chairman and that gentle.
man, on taking charge, returned his thanks
Gen. J. W. keifer, in explaining the OBJ
ject Of the meeting, said that large number
OF old soldiers and Others would be here
August and next; taking into account
other gatherings of the kind held in the
State from 10000 to 10000 at a moderate es-
tlma'e. II should be understood that it was
| upon representations of citizens not ex-
clusively g. A. r. men that Springfield WAS
| selected as the place for this reunion A
| committee was authorized to ask that it
should be located here and 1t was in conse-
quence OF this and the well-earned reputa-
ton OF Springfield for hospitality that the Sc
lection was made. ltmust not now be left TO
The u. A. H. men to do all the work OF ar.
ranging for the Reunion and caring for those
from all over this State and some from other
States who are coming. The G. A. r. men
are already extensively advertising the cele-
braton and thereby the city. Gen. Keiter
explained the arrangements already made
for reduced rates OF TRANSPORTATION
which are more favorable than
ever granted on such an occasion Thus
great inducements are offered to citizens OF
the State as well ss the old soldiers to come
and see Springfield. In addition to the main
reunion number OF rsgimental reunions will
be held at the time. 1t would be quite out
OF keeping with our custom il all comers
were not handsomely received and properly
entertained, Music is to be provided and
there will be expenses for decorations, etc.
A great deal of work will have to be done
and the time is now short in which to do it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-06

MIS-. Emma Clark's Hair Restorer removes
dandrutf from the scalp and renders 1t per-
fectly healthy. 1t will cure all diseases Of
the scalp also cures neuralgia headache, ner-
vous headache and removes pimples from the
face, restores gray hair to Its natural color
and produces II luxuriant growth of the hair.
This preparation is perfectly free from pois-
onous drugs. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. This Hair Restorer is pre-
pared and sold by Mrs. Emma Clark, South
Charleston, Clark county, Ohio, or her au.
thorzed agents. Agents wanted. Give it q
trial. Price.sl per bottle.
For sale by Ad, Bakhaus 4 CO., Druggists
20 East Main street. and II. II. Wolfe, corne
Market and High streets, Theo. Troupe snt
] 7. J, Casper,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-06
81. John-who is lie and what 4. Isg

Answer. He is the man who deserted his
wife after three months of married life. He
Is the man who refused to assist in support
ing his own child, born after the desertion OF
his wife. He is the man of whom the step
father OF the deserted wife said: His cruel,
heartless and ineXcusebe desertion, wrecked
her lite, broke her heart and caused her to
fill premature grave. And when he was
asked to contribute to the relief OF the child,
who had met with severe accident, he re-
fused, although fully able to do so.
Such is the man whom men, protesting q
high order of morality and even religion, are
taking as their champion; Such s the man
upon whom pure women are lavishing words
OF admiration, when at the same time they
do know, or Onght to know, that he has
wrouged pure woman aud wife, in such a
way as should make him the scorn Of pure
women forever. EG.D.