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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
DIRECTORY OF SOCIETIES.
Time and Place Of Meeting Name Of
officers.

ODD FEtIOws.- san Antonio Lodge No. II
meets at odd Fellows hall. Houston street.
every Tuesday night. william Holt, n. o.;
ID. S. Lcmman, Permanent Secretary.
ANCIENT FREE AND ACCENTED MAsoNs-Al.
amo Lodge No. "a meets iirst saturday night In
each month In Alameda block, corner Com
merce and Alamo streets. W. a. Bonynge.
Secretary.
AscnoR LODGE No. lsl-Mcets FIRST and
third wednesday In each month. L. L. A.
Derby, Secretary.
KNIGHTS of PYTnIAs.- Elk Lodge No. -
meets ut castle hall, corner Commerce and
Alamo streets. every Thursday night. Her
man Loebnitl, Chancellor Commander; Geo.
IL. Dashell, Keeper Oi hccords and Seal.
ESDowNENT RANK-knights ot Pythias,
meets at castle of Elk LOdRt No. -. benjamin
Goldcnburg, President; n. u. johnson, ScCre-
tnry and Treasurer.
SAN ANTONIO ARnEirER VEnEIN-Mects the
first and third saturday nights each month ut
hall on East Commerce street. President, W.
Wurzbach; Secretary 4. W. Setfcl. Treasurer,
William Langc.
ALAMO FIRE ASSOCIATION No. Meets ftrs
Wednesday in each month at their hall on
Avenue O. William Hoeiiinr, ST.. Foreman:
v. &. Hauciscn, Secretary; Charles Dcgcn, sr.,
Treasurer.
YouNG MEN's BESEvoLENr ASSOCIATION
Meets second aud fourth Wednesdays in each
month at Fircmcns hail. Avenue {. william
Iiocilng, Jr., President; II, Hoiligmnun, Sec
Rotary; y. james. Treasurer.
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WoHKMEN-Milam
Lodge No. 2. regular meetings nrst and third
Mondays In each month at Odd Fellows hall,
Houston street. william HOoiling. Jr., Master
Workman; John u. Hamilton. Recorder. .
ITALIAN socIrTY-Meets the first SUNDAY in
each month Hall, 6lg Monterey street. q.
GiOrla, President; l.. MOretti. Secretary.
FRESCH BENEVOLENT SoCIETY-Moets sec
ond Sunday in each month nj hall, No. Main
Plaza Il. =. Clau Ion, Secretary.
INTERSAT1oNAL BuILDING AND LOAN Asso-
CtArtON-RcRular meetings Second Thursday
in each month ut library rooms, "a LOsoya
street. NJ. Lindner, Secretary.
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OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
AN ORDINANCE
Prohibiting the Storing or Curing o.
Green or Fresh Hides Within Ger
tain Limits.

BE 1t ordained by the City Council OF
the City Of San Antonio:
SECTION 1T shall be unlawful for
any person to store or cure green or
fresh hides within the limits OF the City
OF San Antonio. except In that portion
Of the City lying west OF the Alnzan
creek.
Section AMY person violating the
provisions Of this ordinance shall be
lined In any SUN not less than five and
not exceeding two hundred dollars.
NoTE.-rhe foregoing ordinance was
adopted on the 2Stb day Of September,
1885. but was not approved by the
Mayor. nor returned to the City Council
with his objections thereto, within the
time prescribed by Sec. 100. Art. III, OF
the City Charter, and II thereupon be-
came an ordinance without his sigma
ture. Il. u. CLAUDoN.
10-ll-l0t City Clerk
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19

$40 acres on the Leona river. about
$50 acres irrigable; mesquite timber
plentiful situated miles below Uvalde
on the west side. All the improvements,
with sugar mill, $500. Address al.
Co." care this office.
800 acres on the Rio Frio, partly irri-
Uvalde county, IL miles from railroad.
About 800 acres under good fence. Adj
dress 81. Co." this office. Prsce $1,000
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19

DIR. l.. V. weatbers is having remark
able success in his practice. He Is a
graduade of one of the finest schools on
the continent, with nearly 81 years. ex-
perienoe. His Office Is at Nette's drug
store; residence, 207 Elmira street. Al
ways carries pocket case OF best mt d.
cines, for night calls. Telephone con-
nection with residence. lO-l4-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
l3-For everything needed in the lum-
Ter line, call on +. j. Bethel, ut Inter
ut, ional and Great Northern depot. ly

Cigarette smokers prefer Opera Pulls
{, ause they do not stick to the lips
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
Established In isS3.l
NARCISO LEAL,
80 Dolorosa street. between Main
and Military Plans.
Live Stock Exchange,
BUREAU or INFORMATION.
Dealer In Frontier Lands. Mexican Articles.
and General Agency.
TAPE WORM SPECIFIC.

Pleasant, safe and agreeable to the most
delicate stomach. Guaranteed to cure In
from one Co three hours. Prepared by Dr. l..
V. wEArnEHs. Price e.. VIII be sent by mail
on receipt of price. with full directions. Al
dress Nv. wEATHERs, ". D.,
gss3t San Antonio. Texas.
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w. BoNYNGE. Secretary
We, the undersigned members Of the Finance
Committee have carefully examined the above
10 bort and find same to be correct.
signed, n n + Fn nnn29S Finance Com.

The Fifth series Is now open for subscrp-
ton. Parties desiring stock eau obtain same
h., applying TO the Secretary, We respectfully
invite the attention OF those contemplating
buiiding, or those desiring to borrow money
On CITY Real Estate 10 this admirable system
v. borrowing money. You can obtain the
money from this association 10 buy or build n
! lse, ana your monthly payments ON same,
including principal aud interest, will be very
hti more than you now pay for rent. Make
.Ar effort while building material and labor is
a.. cheap. Take stock in the Fifth series and
BE-. d yourself home with the aid of the
~ fchants' and Mechanics building and Loan
AssOciation. For further particulars, etc,
AZ lyto W. A. BoNYNGE, Secretary,
l., IN I, Solednd block, corner Houston and
sOledad streets.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
Notice to Contractors.
SAN ANTONIO, October 6, 1885.

SAN ANTONIO, October q, 1885.
SEALED BIDS will be received by the
Architects up to 10 a. m, Tuesday, Oo-
tober "a, 1885, and opened by the under
signed at IL IN. of same date, for the
erection and completion Of the
County and City Hospital
in accordance with the plans and specl-
fications prepared therefor by Messrs.
Wahrenberger & Beckmann, architects,
$50 West Commerce street.
The City reserves the right TO reject
any and all bids.
For further Information apply to the
architects.
BRYAN CALlAGHAN, Mayor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
Notice to Contractors.
MAYORS OFFICE, |
SAN ANTONIO, October !, 1885. I

PROPOSALS for the construction of
Gravel Roadways, with Telford founda-
ton and with Broken Stone foundation,
will be received at the Mayors Office un-
til II o'clock, noon, October 2lth, 1885.
Good and sufficient bond will be re-
quired, and forfeit OF $500 must be
filed with the City Clerk with each bid.
The right Is hereby reserved to reject
any or all bids. Full information, with
copy of specifications, can be obtained
by applying at the City Engineers office.
BRYAN cALLAGHAN, Mayor
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j. s RAMSAY, A. &. SCuRYvER,
En-. KOTULA, Ed. FROBOEsE,
GEORGE X. STuMBERG, JOHN II. HAMILTON,
LEoPOLD NJ MICHAEL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-06-19
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Political Facts.

Mr. Editor Very recently visited Med
eY's, and as all matters pertaining to the
political skirmish lend an interest to our
citizens before the final battle comes off, /
forward you these few political facts which
have been picked up
Mr.. John II. Williams, one of the aspr.
ants for the Clcrkship, is actively and hope
fully working up his cause.
Mr. VIM. r. Jones is popularity spoken of
as one OF our Representatives in the next
Legislature. Should he be successful, our
county would be intellectually represented
there.
AS far as heard from, the contest for Reg
lister is between Messrs. Watkins and Car
ter, the latter Having filled the position for
the last twenty years. His opponent, Mr..
Watkins, Is graduate of law, and In every
respect competent TO fill the position with
honor to himself and credit to the people,
having always been true and deserving
Democrat, manfully supporting his choice
at the primaries, and joyfully supporting
his partys nominees. Therefore | would
suggest that all those believing in rotation
in office should weigh this selection we'll be.
fore casting their votes at our coming pri.
maries.
have been informed that the First Dis.
trict is agtated over the position Of Com
missioner, and at the proper time will pre-
sent two or three names from which to
select OBSERVER.
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ClarksbuPg items


LocusLs are plentiful and are doing con-
siderable damage to trees.
Wheat around here will yield about a
two thirds crop.
Miss Jennie Murphy has returned home
from Washington, where she has been
| spending some time
d. sherwood and family are visiting near
| Derwood
Mr. G. r. Murphy and e. o. Woodward
are visiting friends in Washington.
Rev. j. II. Boyd and wife recently paid
a visit to friends in Loudoun county, Va
Mr.. c. r. Murphy intends To build cot
tage at Washington Grove and will com.
mence it next week.
Charles Waters has returned home from
Winchester, Va, being Obliged to leave
school on account of i'll health.
Miss Mamie Windsor, who has been visit.
| ing in Hartford, has returned home
| Mr., J. IT, Gibson is having his house on
his farm repaired.
Edith Byrne won the medal offered in the
| public school 20 the pupil having the great
est number of merits. Other winners of
prizes were Susie Byrne, Mary G. I'urdette
and Robert Hilton.
Mr.. Robert J. Green has been appointed
teacher Of the school here for the ensuing
Year Mr. sherwood has been appointed
teacher at Middcbrook.
Mr.. kellogg and family, Of Baltimore coun-
ty, are boarding at DIR. r, H. Thompsons
Mr.. and Mrs Tapschal, Of Baltimore, are
| guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Wilson.
Mr.. Boyd has enclosed the parsonage by
Il neat fence, and has finished printing the
house. When completed will be as good II
parsonage As there IS in the Baltimore Con.
ference
The ladies Of the NJ. f. Church South pro.
pose having strawberry festival at this
place on Friday, 10Th instant commencing
at O'clock, p. NJ. Ice-crcam, cakes, etc,
will be furnished. The object Of il is to
raise funds for the benefit Of the parsonage
Last Sunday was Children's Day at the
NJ. Il. Church, and was q most enjoyable oc-
! t'h7tVHs INV ptbr5 10 lNiiilitl tyl-
sisted Of singing, responsive readings and an
address by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Gwinn
Miss Annie Hurley presided at the organ.
Perhaps the most enjoyable part Of the pro.
grammc was the rendition of"Do Not Turn
Me From Your Door," by little George
Gwinn, who sang it 50 effectively as 10
bring tears 10 more than one Of her hearers.
We are pleased TO hear that Mr.. G. II.
Murphy has consented TO become candi
date for the Legislature and We hope he
will be elected, as he has been a true Demo.
Graf and has always done his utmost 10 Sc
cure the election Of the party's nominee,
irrespective Of personal feeling or expected
profit Mr.. Murphy's flattering vote, which
he received when candidate for sheriff,
especially in his own district, ought TO con.
vince the people Of the county that he can be
trusted TO lill SO important a position.
June 10, 1885. LEO
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BriarIcy Hall commencement


large and brilliant assemblage greeted the
I Commencement exercises at Briarey Hall
on Friday last Long before the blush of
sunset had left the Occident, the beautiful
lawn in front of the spacious residence was
crowded with conveyances, whilst the ad-
joining walks and grove were wrnging with
the rich laughter of bright and happy youth.
The rooms for the execution Of the even
ing's programme were hastily arranged and
decorated A stage, unique in its architec
lure, had been constructed in the western
portion of the room, on which were arranged
the two pianos and various ornaments.
A few moments after 8 O'Clock the young
ladies entered and assumed their respective
positions. A more beautiful and animated
picture we do not remember to have wit
messed on any previous occasion The pro.
gramme was then opened
Overture, Euranthc, Misses Williams,
White, Poole and Buxton; Charade, Char.
Hes Speech, Mamie Grimes, Wallace Poole
and Eugene Jones; instrumental Solo,
Oberon, Miss Mary White; Reading, The
Golden Axe, Miss Virgie Grimes; Instru-
mental Solo, La Marche Militaire, Miss
| Mamie Poole; Reading, The Stern Parent,
Miss Annie Poole; Vocal Duet, Drift My
5arque, Misses Buxton and Ayler; The
Pilgrims Vision, Miss Emma Hays; Instru.
mental Duet, The Rolling Billows, Misses
Williams and White; Reading, Teaching
Him the Business, Miss Flora Owen Quar-
tette, Swedish Wedding March, Misses Poole,
Benbury, Brookes and Norris Vocal Solo,
I fIerdsman's Mountain Home, Miss Minnie
I Price; Recitation, Sioux Chiefs Daughter,
Miss Blanche Buxton instrumental Solo,
II Trovatore, Miss Lucie Williams; Recita.
ton, Mr.. BUNDLES Courtship, from Oliver
I TwstJ Miss Kate Davis Instrumental
Duct, Grande Galop dc Concert, Misses Ay.
Ter and Price; Recitation, Brer Rose, Miss
Lucie Williams; Vocal Solo, II liacio, Miss
Blanche Buxton; Farewell Chorus, Vocal
Glass.
At the conclusion Of the programme the
medals were awarded and an address made
I by Col, VIM. Kilgour, Of this town. The
flowers presented the young ladies were
costly, numerous, handsome and appropriate
in design. The graduates were Misses Lucie
Williams, Kate Il. Davis and Blanche Bnx
/ ton. The three intermediates who were
awarded medals were Misses H. Hays, NJ.
White and ~ Poole. Miss Flora Owen re.
ceved the junior medal, and Misses Ben.
bury and Grimes the preparatory honors.-
Prizes were also awarded 10 Misses Annie
Poole, Mamie Grimes, Annie Norris, Bessie
Brooks, Annie Milford, w Poole and H..
Jones
The evening was one Of unalloyed pleas.
ure, as IL was a redolent page in the progress
Of this deservedly popular and growing in.
stitution
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POOIesyiIIe Items.

Married, on The morning Of the 10th Of
June, 1885, at tho residence of Charles II.
Elgin, Esq, by Rev. Henry Thomas, Miss
Estele Smith, Of PoolcsyiIle, and Mr.. Thos.
Hodgson, Of Berkeley Springs, w. Va.
The public school closed with an cxami-
nation, parade and picnic on the 10th,
game Of base ball between Jacksonville
and Park Mills mines was played here on
Saturday afternoon last After a close game
Of heavy slugging by both sides, the score
was announced Al 10 80 in favor Of Dawson.
Vile.
Misses Kellogg, Of Baltimore county, and
Miss Cox, Of Washington City, are visiting
friends here.
The new Board Of Town Commissioner
have hands NJ work upon the sidewalks and
streets, have laid n lorty.eight inch plank
walk on the main tboroughiarc, are grading
down the bills and piking lhe gptters.
June 10, 1885. u.
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The Next Clerkship.

lloMEwooD, near Norbeck,
Montgomery Co, Md. June rs, 1886.
Ia C0L Washington Bo,oie,
R0seneath, liear Oiney r. D..
Ny DEAR SIR Since seeing the letter OF
Mr.. Joseph II. Bradley, advocating you as
a capable and worthy candidate for the po-
sition SO long and creditably filled by Mr..
Il. Il. Prettyman, have looked for some
public expression from you Of your feeling
in the matter, but have not yet seen a word
as 10 your willingness to accept the nomi-
nation.
have always sustained the nomination
Of Mr.. Prettyman, and would continue 10
do so, but that understand he declines 10
be again candidate.
Your friends would like to have some ex.
preston from you respecting your nomna-
ton, and make this public appeal 10 you
that you may il disposed, give H. am
satisfied as 10 your thorough competency
for all duties Of the office, and would be
glad TO see you holding IT, Let MS hear
from you.
Yours truly, CHARLES ALBERT.
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gnfal aud 9ersoual.


Town and Country.
Next Sunday, June 21st, will be the long
est day of the year.
Augustus Gassaway, for many years Sec
rotary of the State Senate, is dead.
The locust in deposting their eggs are
said to be destroying young fruit trees.
Punch, brothers, punch, punch with cair
and smoke "Tansell's Punch" 8 cent cigar.
The date of beginning camp at Washing
ton Grove has been changed 10 the 18th Of
August next
The wheat harvest will begin about the
18th instant, and the prospects at present
have greatly encouraged the farmers.
A game of base ball will be played here
on Wednesday next between the "Stars," Of
this place, and the Tennallytown nine
The Second Annual Loudonn county,
Va, Live Stock Exhibition begins on the
18th of September and lasts for three days.
Misses Agnes and Mamie Matlack, Of this
place, left Washington ON Tuesday last for
q three-months' visit to friends at Leesvlle,
Ohio.
Hon. George Peter, on Tuesday last, an.
nounced himself as candidate before the
primaries for the nomination To the State
Senate.
The livery stable Of John ii. Clark, on G
street, Washington, was destroyed by fire
on Tuesday night, together with seventeen
valuable horses.
Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following persons during the past week
James f. Seby and Mary A. Lowe; George
r. Bell and Lavinia Myers
An Ice-Cream and Strawberry Festival
will be held at Hunting Hill Chapel, on
Saturday, the Goth instant, at 4 o'clock, p.
NJ. The public are invited.
A game Of base ball played upon the
Fair Grounds on Saturday last resulted in
favor Of the Stars, Of this town, by a score
80 to Is for the Redland nine.
A little son of Mr.. John Ii. Edmonston
near this town, was stung on the neck few
days ago by locust. The wound was very
painful for some time, but he has entirely
recovered.
Miss Kate Darby and Miss Jackey Nc.
Donald had horse, which they were driy.
ing, run away near Poolesyille, last Friday
and Miss Darby sustained injuries that are
thought to be fatal.
Excursions to Pen Mar over the b. & o
II. II. will be run every Monday during the
season, commencing June the 22nd. Round
trip tickets $3.50. Train will leave 1886 A
NJ. Persons desiring to go should commu
nicate with the Agent the day before.
John Campbell, negro residing in tn,
vicinity Of Mount Zion, this county, wa
committed TO Jail here on Tuesday last b,
Justice II. N. Harriss, on charge of selling
half-pint Of whiskey to another negro. o.
Wednesday he was released on bail
A cablegram received by Archbishop Glib
bons on Friday last announced the appoint
ment of Father jeremiah O'Sullivan, of 81
Peters church, Washington, TO the vacan
Bishopric of Mobile, Ala. The reverend gen
teman Is well.known 10 this county, havinl
been stationed at Barnesville for one yeaI
Rev. Father Mackin 10 spoken of % his sue
cessor at st, Peters.
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nonors Conferred.-In our last Issut

HOnOrs Conferred In our last issue
we briefly noticed the siAty.third annual
commencement Of the Columbian College,
which took place on the 10th instant, merely
mentioning that the degree Of Master Of
Arts was conferred upon Mr.. Lee Davis
Lodge. We have now much pleasure 10
recording the fact that in addition to the
above degree, Mr. Lodge obtained gold
medal as II prize for metaphysics, diplomas
in English, Greek, Latin, Mathematics,
Natural Science and Philosophy. Other
diplomas were awarded last year. lie also
competed Tor the Davis prize for compost
ton and clocnlion, and gave in mastery
manner an essay entitled, "ltocks that Wreck
Republics showing how the heroism, sub
Unity and pathOs Of mans neyer-ceasing
battle Tor liberty, yet the perfect government
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-06-19

he dreams of has never been found Illus
tratlons from history proving that democ-
racy alone is not the balm for every social
woe. Broad generalization points to igno-
rance, sefishness and immortality as Crooks
that wrecks Republics" Ignorance degrades,
dwarfs and misleads men. In spite of adj
vancing civilization il is still real, dread
ful danger. We must have education for
all men as u safeguard TO manhood suffrage,
selfshness stabs the Republic, the despotism
of unrestrained majorities, this avoided, par
TALLY by governmental checks and balances,
caution against communism, education Mill
tates against criminal selfshness by making
men iar-sighted, moral influence here effec.
tive also, the anarchy produced by sin, but
sin everywhere displays its odious form in
cottage and in court, the remedy to be found
in the reforming and transforming power of
christianity. 70 selhshness was traced that
wicked class legislation which cramps and
crippes the commerce Of the world and
closes its harbors to the ships that, like
white winged doves, would bear the olive
branch OF peace from shore TO shore.
The young orator, IN the course of his ad.
dress, gave his audience his views of Demo.
cratic Influence based on the soundest theory
and retired amid tumultuous applause.
The Source OF WisdOm.-The School
Commissioners for this county were IN see.
sion on Tuesday last Their report to the
County Commissioners asking a levy for
the conduct Of the schools for ten months
was submitted. The total amount is S22,-
1880 OF this total $4,000 are asked for
the use of teachers salaries, supervision, fuel
and ncidentals; 81 800 for school buildings
at Sligo, Friendship and Potomac, and $405
for furniture and repairs. The amount due
from collectors and State, reports the Secre
tary will cover all present Indebtedness and
leave the fiscal year, ending July lst, with a
balanced sheet.
w. NJ. Magruder was appointed a school
trustee at Goshen, Richard Collins at Poto-
mac, Goo. W. Cashell at Unity and Dr. W..
r. Magruder at Oney.
The resignation as teachers Of A. r. Mar.
tin, w. j. Wccms, 9. y. Newton, I. w. r.
holland, Charles Fawcett, w. II. Pace and
Miss Ella Scott were accepted.
Il. J. w. Benson was appointed a teacher
ut Ragtown and G. +. Newton at Knowles
Misses Lucy V. Byrnes, S. Il. Sopcr and
Agnes Burroughs were appointed 10 an ex-
animation, on July lst, preparatory 10 an
entrance into the Normal School.
The consideration Of building a school
house ut Mt. Lebanon was deferred until the
next meeting, on the 3rd Of September, 10
issue teachers certificates and confirm nomi-
nations.
The Teachers Association meets on July
ist, which Is also pay day and for general
examination.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-06-19

The Leading Shoe House, Youngs
402 9Th street, Washington, d. g., l.. Hell.
brun, Manager.
Entire new stock-low prices-Men's Cali
Boots, ~ 10 So; Solid Lace Shoes and Gal
ters, $i.25 to 3d.; Ladies and Gents Hand.
sewed Caters, 81; Kid, Goat and Foxed
Button, 81 10 $3.50; Lasting Congress and
Lace Caters, rs cents Boys and Misses
School Shoes, 80 cents up; Slippers and
Ties, 20 cents b So; Electric Shoes $3.50
Electric Soles, 80 cents. Look for the Old
Woman in Window.