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avenue OF ingress and egress, and ais,
OF the Grand Stairway.

avenue OF ingress and egress, and also
OF the Grand Stairway.
Immediately in the rear OF the Office is
large, commodious iire-proof vault for
the safe-keeping of valuables belonging
to guests and the proprietors.
At the right OF the main corridor, on
entering, Is the Passenger Elevator, TO
be run by hydraulic power. Directly at
the end of the main corridor Is situated
the Grand Stairway, which starts from
the floor In a semi-elliptical form. ran
ming up n short distance to level land
ing, then turning to the right and left.
This stairway Will be one of the most at
traotive features of the building-rich In
design, and digniiied in appearance.
The Ladies' Entrance is on Brazos
street. 1t has fine reception, or wait
ing-room, and adjacent to this is the
hall, in which is situated the ladies'
Stairway, and also a second entrance to
the Passenger Elevator. thus avoiding
the necessity of the ladies being COM
PEELED to pass through the gentlemen's
corridor In order to reach the elevator
II grand thought of the architects. On
this floor Is also situated the Billiard
Room, Barber Shop. Bath Room, Read
ing Room, Gents Toilet, and five stores.
The ceilings of corridors are richly
panneled, and carried on thirty-six (3G)
iron columns, II inches in diameter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
Deep Water Convention.

As the question of a deep water con-
vention has been mooted, 1t would be
highly proper for some action to be
taken on the part of the people of this
city where 1t is proposed to meet. 1t is
suggested that a number OF interested
persons meet in the office of the Arkansas
Pass railroad on next Monday, at 4 p. M,
there to discuss the subject OF issu ing in
vitations to all the Representative In
Congress and Senators, and the sc ctions
to be benefited by deep water on Aran-
sas Pass. This Is an important ques-
ton, and 1t should not be allowed to go
by default. By having this convention
no later than the middle of November,
the plans could be perfected to properly
lay the matter before the next session
of Congress In order to secure early ac-
ton. Let our public spirited and enter
prising men be present at the prelimin-
airy meeting on Monday afternoon, and
set the ball rolling
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
Some Absolute Facts.

There are thousands Of people in the
United States afflicted with sore eyes
who can be cured at triiling cost II
they will but avail themselves OF the
justly celebrated Templeton's Eye
Water, which can safely be used in the
eyes OF II child two days old. IL will
cure any durable case known TO the pro-
fession. This excellent eye water can
be bought at Madam Dukes. of Austin,
at Sl.25 per bottle. For years Mrs.
Duke has treated successfully some OF
the most aggravated cases, and to-day
hundreds of people throughout Texas
who are blessing this benefactress for
the good she has done in restoring their
sight. In connection with her eye rem
edy Madam Duke conducts n medioated
vapor bath, which hundreds of the most
reputable citizens OF Austin will testify
to having been cured Of neuralgia, rheu-
matism, chronic sore eyes, etc.
Madam Duke owns territory for TEN
pleton's Eye Water, and the Medicated
Vapor Bath for sale to responsible par
ties. Address MADAM +. DUKE,
rs +. Bots dare street, Austin.
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Simon s el!Ielsen.

These well-known caterers have made
for tn cir well-known house n reputation
that is oO-extensive with the State.
Their large, spacious dining hall is daily
crowded with persons who have epi-
curean appetlles. This is the only house
in Austin that has thoroughly mastered
the science of serving up dinner that
Is warranted to suit all persons and
classes. Their culinary department is
presided over by cook who is second
to none In manner of efficiency of the
profession In the State.
Simon q Bellesen's house is to Aus
tin what Delmonico il to New York.
When you visit Austin go to this we'll
known house, where you will find fresh
Berwick Bay oysters and all game Of the
season. The best regular meal served
in Austin, and n strict guarantee of po-
lite and courteous attention.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
VAL. LORRA,


In the year 1869 the Bastile was built
In order to protect Charles V against the
incursiOns of the Burgundians. Among
the noted prisoners was the celebrated
young French physician, DIR. Mannette,
who was called from his home by hired
rutllans who represented that poor
woman was bleeding to death but short
distance away. The young man kissed
his pretty wife, hastily picked up his
case of Instruments and departed on his
errand of mercy. The unfortunate man
was thrown into a lower dungeon of the
Bastile and never saw his loved one
again. lie was discovered by the mob
who had broken down the strong doors
and overcome the guards and keepers of
this living tomb In the year 1883. The
wrecked man had been imprisoned 90
years when found, and from young ac-
tive man had become n complete human
wreck. AS his liberators burst open
he door of his dungeon, the poor man
cried piteously that they shoLld not
murder him, and MS they gathered
around him he continually begged them
to SO away that he wanted TO be left
alone, that the light hurt his eyes. The
Mortified spectators noticed that the
walls were covered with vermin, and in
places red marks which on close scru-
fury proved TO be blood. A most horri-
BILE stencil pervaded the place, and they
were hurrying to get out when one Of
them discovered some characters on the
dirt besotted walls. Holding n lantern
so that its rays reflected brightly on the
letters, they finally made out that Emer-
son sold goods cherper than any other
man In San Antonio, and that Emerson's
was good place to get money or spend
It. Good silver watches warranted at
81, So and 81. Good clocks warranted
from 81 up. Money to loan at low rates
and that was all.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
THE new DRISKILL HOTEL BEING ERECTED AT AUSTIN

This magnificent structure is being
built on the corner Of Pecan and Brazos
streets by Col. J. J.. priskill. OF Austin,
a wealthy cattleman, AT an estimated
cost Of two hundred and fifty thousand
(S2JO0DO) dollars, and IL Of pressed brick
with out-stone dressings.
The building will have south and east
fronts, and will be four stories In height;
the first ceiling 20 feet in height; SEQ
ond, 10 feet; third, II feet; fourth, ~
feet, The first floor Is crossed by two
corridors, 30 feet and 81 feet In width.
intersecting each other at right angles,
with the rotunda at the intersection,
supported by twelve columns, three at
each corner. This rotunda passes up
through each floor.
The office Is situated at one OF the an
giles formed by the union of corridors,
thus giving to that dignitary. the clerk.
commanding view OF each and every
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

There are seventy-two (72) OF these col
umns In all on the first floor.
At each Of the main entrances are por-
ticoes recessed into the building fifteen
(lj) feet, and extending out to the curb
stone. These extend up the full heighth
of the building, each surrounded by n
pediment, beautifully and appropriately
enriched. These portl0oes will afford an
inviting and pleasant retreat for guests,
and their friends, to while away a pleas
ant hour, enjoing our delightful south
east breeze without the unwelcOme en-
croachment Of the rays of "SOuthern
sun" The floors Of these porticoes, and
also OF the corridors, will be Of encaustio
thing.
SECOND FLOOR.
On this floor are repeated the corri-
dors below. and Ia also to be found the
Ladies' and Gents PhrlOrs, which are
commodlous and deliberately iinished;
four Bridal Chambers, Grand Dining
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

A WONDERFUL RUN! NOR
LEY'S T-X-S AGUE TONIC is Great
ing quite furore and having a wonder
full run among chlll-suiiering people,
claiming advantages heretofore deemed
impossible, and making such rapid and
permanent cures, causes people to talk
about it. Contains no quinine, mercury,
arsenic or deleterious drug of any kind.
Cleanses and tones the stomach, arouses
the kidneys and liver and operates fine
ly upon the bowels, making its action
prompt and effective even in chronic
cases that have resisted all other medi-
cines. Try it. Sold by F. Kalteyer &
Son.
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the south. and will be the pride, not
only OF every citizen Of the Capital City.
but Of the g hole State as well.
Here will be u place where the states
man and traveller, the wealth and beauty
of the State and city can gather; n re-
sort for the pleasure and health seeker,
ma well ms for the commercial man.
Here will be n convenient place to listen
TO grand orations and strains Of melo-
dlous and bewitching music, which
make glad the hearts OF the listeners.
Tug STYLE or ARCHITECTURE
employed Is Romanesque, with all Its
variety Of UrnamentatiOn aud richness
OF detail. embodylng rs IL does, ease and
grace, with dignity of proportions.
The entire design, both In Its internal
arrangements and external appearance,
shows the work Of mastery hands, and
also of much mature deliherntion and
thought. TO be convinced of this fact.
one has but to stand at either Of the
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
A Wedding.

Mr.. Henry C. Haugham, bill clerk at
the |. & G. N. R'y depot, was married
last night to Miss Emily C. Davies, IN
the presence of select company of
friends. The bride is one of the most
popular young ladies of Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal church. The young cou-
pie have gone to Galveston, and upon
their return will make San Antonio their
future home.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
The Eye.

1t is simply wonderful. the reputation
Hawkes. spectacles and eyeglasses have
attained throughout the United States;
they are known from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and the reputation is built upon
real merit. Testimonials from the mo st
eminent men ofthe country are given who
have had their sight improved by their
use. For sale in San Antonio by Critzer
Bros, jewelers. and opticians.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

John W. Kelly. the popular agent for
the celebrated Anheuser- Busch Brewing
association, is one of the happy, whole
souled gentlemen Of Austin. lie knows
just how to handle beer, and one pecu-
liarity about him is That he never loses
a customer. He is genial, social gen.
tleman. and group OF young ladies
once voted him the handsomest man in
AI.nliIn
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
Felix Mckusick.

Sol Smith Russell as Felix McKusick
will hold the boards at the Turner hall
tomorrow evening. After this attrac-
tIon, James o. Burrows visits the city
and will appear in 1.-THE Professor" a
comedy written by William Gillette.
lie will be supported by strong COM
pany, and Miss Cheetham, daughter OF
General Cheetham, of Nashville, Ten
nessee.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

Save money and doctor bills. Relieve
your Mothers, Wives and Sisters by a
timely purchase Of DR.. Bosanko's Cough
and Lung Syrup, best known remedy
for Coughs, Colds, Group and Bronchial
affections. Relieves Children of Group
In one night, may save you hundreds OF
dollars. Price 90 cents and 81. SAM
Piles free. Sold by Ii. l.. Fowler, X.
COIN & Co., j. ID. Devine, J. Clavin.
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-Joske Brothers will make 1t to your
interest to call and see them. loft

--Medlcina Mexicana Maravillosa, OF
Marvellous Mexican Medicine. IL II COM
pound Extrac ofroots and barks found
in the forests of Mexico and long used
by the knowing Mexicans and Spaniards
as an infallible cure for all diseases OF
the blood of whptever name or nature,
from the BLACK or SPANISH sly
PILLS down to the common pimple.
1t is undoubtedly the most potent blood
purifier of the age. Write to MEXICAN
MEDICINE COMPANY, st. Louis. Mo-, fol
Treatise on Blood and skin Diseases
free. Sold by +. Kalteyer & Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

The LIGHT has been informed of a
queer transaction in the form OF bill of
sale being given by bold soldier boy,
at this military post, to another soldier
boy, also of this post, the article trans
ferred being No. rs sole right and title
to his old sweetheart in favor OF No. 2.
Consideration nominal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

Alderman Fritz Schreiner received the
news this morning that on last Monday
morning there was killing frost over
the Cibolo valley, above Leon Springs,
six miles north of Geifer's ranch, near
Sauer's place, which killed sugar-oane
and other vegetation. This is the first
of the season, SO far as heard from.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
Wood Still Going Up.

MIR. Sam Bennett yesterday sold the
Taylor clip, of Uvalde county, for 2Ol
cents per pound. This Is again the
highest price, and the prediction that
wool will reach 81 cents will undoubted-
ly be realized. 1t is predicted by some
that IL may reach % cents.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

Notice is hereby given TO members OF
X. p. Endowment, Section 632, that
time for transfer of certificates to fourth
class, expires October "a. All assess.
ments and dues must be paid before that
time, or certificates will be cancelled
and reported 10 Supreme Secretary.
Il. Il. JOHNSON.
l0-16.4t Sec'y. and Treas. Sec. 032.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

The Best Salvc In the world for Cuts,
bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
tever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by A. Dreiss.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
Died in L aredo.

Mr.. Sumner Thomas, n prominent
merchant of Laredo, Texas, died In that
city on the 18th from consumption, and
the remains were brought to San An
tonic yesterday afternoon for interment.
They were accompanied by his young
widow, Mrs. Julia Thomas. nee Mitchell.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

1t ia stated that Colonel Breckenridge
remarked to citizen ofSeguin recently,
when the question of water works in
that city was under discussion, that he
would not give the water works In San
Antonio for all the banks in The city.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

A full stock boot, Sl.O0. A full stock
biogan, Sl.O0. A woman's house slip
per, 25 cents. A woman's kid button
boot, Sl.50. Largest, best and cheapest
stock of boots and shoes in Austin.
LEWIS Il PEACOCK.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

Four disaifeoted parties who have
been under treatment at the county poor
house left of their own notion yesterday
The moving cause, County Judge War;
bach states, was that DR.. Chew, the
County Physician, yesterday reported to
Superintendent pro ten Stevens. that
they were sufficiently recovered to be
able to perform light labor, and he put
them to work cording the winter wood.
They became disguised when they saw
the big wood pile, said they did not
come to the poor house to work, but to
get well, and that MS they bad to work
they would seek 1t somewhere else.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
Building Permits.

Miss b. Melas, lumber dwelling on
west side of Lopez street, First ward, to
cost $50.
Anton Schumacher, iron-clad kitchen,
south side Houston street, Third ward,
to cost $75.
Julius Wagner, lumber stable, south
side of Blum street, Third ward, to
cost $50.
James Jones, lumber dwelling, east
side Victoria street, Fourth ward, to
cost $50.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

MR.. A. X . HAWKES.: Dear Sir-I take
great pleasure in saying that, after hav-
ing worn your new crystalized lenses
and patent spring eyeglasses for the
past year, my sight has greatly i'm
proved. w. Il. PENN.
For sale in San Antonio by Critzer
Bros, jewelers. and opticians.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

All entries for athletic sports and
horse races at the Volksfest must be en-
nowity, near Houston street bridge.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

We have the. best stock of Mems
Furnishing Goods In the city.
lI-Ut Young a ARNOLD.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

Every flrst-class dealer sells Opera
Pufis cigarettes. Avoid injurious imita-
lions. II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

You can buy handsome present for
your sweetheart by calling on +. Sheets.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

What to wear now
Walking jackets.
Raglans.
Newmarkets.
Short dolmans.
Circulars.
At all prices at
l0-G-e odd. Haas & OrPENHEINIER.
Hans Lechner's Tyrolean warblers
will give matinee performance at the
Mission Garden tomorrow at O'Clock
p. m. A choice programme for the oc-
casion has been selected.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
BILLIARD PARLoRs ATTACHED

GARvISi Wise Co., Tex, March p, 1874.
Messrs. Morley Bros., Austin, Texas;
GENTLKMES-Send me three dozen Of
your TINS Ague Tonic at once. |
have sold every bottle | received from
you and guaranteed 1t TO cure, and / I.
has never failed in single instance.
Yours truly, w. Z. SEARCY.
Sold by II. Kalteyer Il Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17

The only cigarettes which do not
stick to the lips are Opera Puffs II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-17
Livery Stables & Hacks, Connected

Hacks No. 1911, ~, 10, II. II. Undertaken
Once, - Blum street, and Stables opposite
Mengcr Hotel Bodies emhalmcd and shippco
To all points In the Union. Only white Hears,
In the City. Open Day and Night. Tel. 80
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-09-18

NEW IokK, september l7-Tbere
was great rejoicing at the rooms of
the New York Yacht Club last night
each member, ms he entered. not feel,
ing satisfied until he had shaken
hands with every other member and
asked him what he thought of the vic
tory. The general impression was
that the English boat had been fairly
beaten with wind and sea that gave
her all the advantage she looked for
and that were it not for the miserable
way in which the Puritan was sailed
she could have easily beaten the
Genesta AT least ten minutes more
THAN the corrected tiiae,
The Pacific Yacht Club sent con-
gratulatory telegram TO the New
York Yacht Club from San Francisco.
signed by their commodore.
The captain, owners and others of
Of the Puritan's people have left for
Boston. Tho Genesta's people took
the defeat in good part
II has been decided by the club that
the race for the oommodore's Gun will
take place on the 18th inst; the race
Tor the Brentin's reef challenge cup
on the 2lst inst, and for the Cane
May challenge cup on the 10Th inst.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-09-18

WAsHISaToS, September l6.-Sec,
ond Assistant Postmaster-Generai
Knott has returned to this city from
tour of inspection over the railway
nostal system of the west. Mr.. hnott
was absent about four weeks ana
went as far west MS Bismarck, ON the
southern Pacific, and Gunnison, on
Inc Denver & Rio Grande railway
Ills object was 10 study the system
thoroughly and ascertain the wants OF
The western country In the matter oil
mail transportation. Mr.. Knott ex'
pressed himself as well satisfied with
The present mail service and com
mended the western fast mail, par,
ticularly pointing to the great speet
of the trains, TO the rapidity of tn,
transfer at Chicago for points west
and 10 the smoothness of the who'll
service. Travelling in railway posta
cars and having frequent Interview
with employees, Mr.. Knott came to tn
conclusion that the division superir
tendepts and clerks were ca
pable and intelligent, and we
equipped for the discharg
their duties. Owing to lack of tim
he has unable to give much attentio
4 10 the Star Route services, but froi
personal observation of the rout'
and conversations with postmaster
he satisfied himself that on the iinpo
taut Star Routes the service Is vel
good. Mr.. Knott says that while !
radical change in the railway tran
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-09-18
3. HAB r.,

therefore DEGREES were issued June
god, of which Information was at once
given to the permanent cOngressi nal
commission. The laws mentioned are
In process of execution aud all en-
ployes have accepted, with laudablc
abnegation, the reduction In their re-
spective salaries. The principal hold
ers of the floating debt have shown
their good will and appreciation
of the powerful reasons making i'm
perative the postpoDement of pay
ments.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF MEXICO
has accepted charge Heterogeneous to
consolidate the interior and exterior
debts. The crisis is not yet overcome
and so complex are the causes 10
which IL owes its origin and such has
been its degree of intensity. that time
must be given for action of the rene.
dies adopted, before the situation can
be relieved. The expenses of the adj
ninstration have been gradually mot
and tho advances TO II during the
latter part of the previous fiscal year
have been repaid.
The president says military opera
tons against the laqim Indians will
be resumed at the close OF
the rainy season in Sonora
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-09-18
IRELAND.


DUBLIN, September H. United
ireland, to-day, in commenting oil
Mr.. Chamberlain's recent speech, SAYS
and Jurors, aud held this city and STATE
chattcring with terror, until tho band
was finally broken ~ because some
of It's members failed 10 remember
their oath of refusal to open their
lips; when il they had kept Their
mouths sealed, the castle star-chalh-
Der inquiry would have merely in-
yolyed a week in prison. A similar
organization would be started IN
every city, town aud village through
ont Ireland If Mr.. Chamberlain's argu'
ment of Irish weakness is pushed 70
extremeties. The paper discusses inc
nrobable result of Englands following
The policy indicated in Chamberlain,
speeches aud says such course woui.
probably result in a French arm!
landing at Limerick simultaneous.
with Irish coniagrations in all IN
, principal cities in England and wen
/ planned attacks on the various palace
, aud banks in London.