The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-07
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.


There was sharp frost this morn.
ing.
Justice Neuendorf did no business
this morning.
Probate court convenes next Mon
day week, January 10.
The troops have been paid cii at the
post and the boys are flush.
Five hundred houses for rent Elect
amos hok and there will be 800 more.
III Arbeiter Verein will have an
entertainment at their hall next sunday
night.
An the nominees OF the Democratic
city convention were serenaded night
before last.
"A fight between two game ROSTERS.
S25 n Side, comes of at the cockpit next
sunday.
Progress Ia the watohword, and
keep sharp lookout for mossbacks on
January ~.
Mr.. John Rudy, the well known and
popular hotel clerk. has parted with his
luxuriant moustache.
"A certain young drug clerk not far
from Alamo street, Is reported engaged
to Fourth ward beauty.
MIR. s. S. Sorivener, OF s. 5. Floyd &
Co., put up fine doe at rattle yesterday
and won II himself on q throw Of ~.
The mechanics and laborers demand
work, not charity. Elect a mossback
and they will have to go elsewhere
TO find either.
"A gentleman Of this city is now in
communication with some New York
capitalists relative to establishing new
electric light company here.
Mrs. A. b. Frank has sent contri-
button Of clothing and money to the
Mayor for the destitute family of Mrs.
Antonia Gallndo.
The monthly meeting OF the Ladies'
Hebrew Benevolent society meets this
afternoon 800 at the vestry rooms Of
the Temple Beth Fl.
County Judge Wurzbach is using
his utmost energy TO securing the add
ton of extra accommodation and space
at the county poorhouse.
Mr.. Munk, who died yesterday, was
buried this morning. Prior to proceed
ing to the cemetery service was held In
st. Mary's church.
Justice Adam last evening married
Hermann Feisst to Miss Amy Russi, at
the brides residence on Obraie street
Their home Ia In Boerne, Kendall county.
Three prisoners escaped from the
bat cave last night by digging through
the porous walls of their cell and form
ing rope OF blankets and scaling the
walls.
MIR. Hugo Naedler, for long time
clerk at ID. & A. Oppenheimer's, has left
for Canada, and rumor has 1t that he
will not return alone, but will be accom-
panied by fair partner.
-Rhoda Thomas. n black female who
frequently appears before His Honor the
Recorder, threatens to Institute n suit
for bigamy against Texana Willis,
black woman. alleging that she has two
lawful husbands, both in this city.
Rev. c. +. Mortimer, OF Galveston,
will deliver a lecture on the "Scenes,
Religious and Otherwise, In Rome" at
the Christian church, Camden street, to-
night at s o'clock. Mr.. Mortimer spent
some time In Rome during the life of
Pope Plus TX, therefore he speaks from
actual experience. Lecture free.
The LIGHT desired to see such man
as either Belknap. John ii. Bolton or i.
Groos, who are Republicans, as Mayor
OF San Antonio. but rs they have refused
to serve the people In this capacity. It Is
compelled to choose between two Demo-
Gratis, and thinks that Bryan Callaghan
will best fill the position to the satisfac-
tion OF the peoples wants and demands
OF the city.