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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridors
and Elsewhere.

Miss Amelia lIanda lett this morning
for Industry, Austin county, on n visit
to friends and relatives.
MIR. j. j. Chew, ticket agent of the
international and Great Northern rail
way, has returned from his trip to Gal
weston.
MIR. G. MACPHERSON, editor OF the
Star indicator, Of BlancO. II In the
city. That section Of the State has
been blessed with splendid crops
this season. and San Antonio merchants
will reap good returns by an ADVERTISE
ment In the starry indicator. which Is
one OF the best Of the papers Of the
Northwest.
j. u. Alden, st. Louis; 5. $. g. Parker,
San FranGisco; j. Willems, Buffalo. n.
Y.J. Yager. st. Louis; VIM. Sloan,
Houston; +. II. Banker Dallas; W. w.
Buck. Philadelphia; >. futile, Frio
county: j. J. Chew, Houston; ). V. w.
Jones, Eagle Pass; j. X. Gilmore, Texas,
are at the Menger.
w. bradshaw. Dallas; II. l.. Hogan,
Lue 10; II w. Hudson, Pearsall; Jerome
Harris, Fort worth; III. Burke, Cotulla;
J. W. Parker, Taylor; w. Price, L Wade;
Thomas lesGh. j. W. Burnet, John l..
Garrett, W. u. Harvey, Arkansas; f. b.
Baily, Abilene; h. A. Childs. Austin; y.
;. Baboock, Laredo, are quartered at the
Southern.
n. r. Wenor. Mansfield; II. j, haste,
Palestine; T.. W. Adkins, l.. X. Spalding,
Texas; Captain Gorbes, U. $. A.; II. ).
Milleit, New York; G.. Il. Mitchell. ST.
Louis; Z. S. Bedrock, Texas; 7. Blakoly;
Richmond; J. Rosenfield, W. II. Deck
ard. Galveston; Tracy Lamar, ST. Louis;
Il. Il. jackson, Virginia: G. W. Angle,
Texas; G.. Il. Walker, st. Louis; J. +.
Everett, Cincinnati, are at the Hotel
MaVarigL
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
Rice 81 Fowler

Are the successors Of Rice Bros. Il Co.,
In the drug business, at No. II West
Houston street. Mr.. George II. Rice
and Harry l.. Fowler are two enterprls-
ing young men well and favorably known
In San Antonio. They are both thor
ougbly competent chemists and COM
Founders OF medicine, and one or both of
them Is always present to attend TO all
demands for their services This firm
carries full supply Of all kinds of drugs
and chemicals and patent medicines, and
special agents for some of the best
patent remedies. Country and city
orders 4 He'd promptly and with care. II
enterprise ana competency will win
this firm IL bound to succeed.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
Wants a Divorce.

Scott Robinson, the grave digger, ia in
dire trouble concerning family matters.
lie desires TO be divorced from his wife.
Annie Robinson, II she Will pay half the
cost OF the process. The family dis
agreement occurs through one of his
stepdaughters, who has mlsoondgcted
herself by running away with dis
charged soldier named johnson, nj
though already married to Mark IIollins.
The truant wife has returned, and Rob
inson''s wife wants her husband to sup
port her, which he ilatly refuses to do.
Robinson states his stepdnughter was
not satisfied with black man, but
wanted yellow man. ~ am astraight-
OUT old black Methodist, and though |
love the ground my wife walks on. /
won't do what she wants. Let her give
me my children and well get divorce
II she pays half
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
in PITIhBLE PLIGHT.
An Aged Darkey Robbed of Pro-
perty and Health.

An old negro man named Mason Tur-
ner was found, yesterday afternoon, by
Mr.. Henry Fest, at the extreme end of
South Flores street, lying in the brush
near Mr.. TESTS store. lie had nothing
with him but bottle OF medicine and
could scarcely speak Mr.. Fest lmmedi-
ately telephoned for the police to come
out, and officer Joseph Wilkin was sent
and brought the man in an express
wagon to police headquarters. 1t was
found that the old man was nearly
starved, and after he was given his sup
per. which he ate voraclOusly, he said
he was from the Post Oaks. This morn
ing he informed LIGHT reporter that he
wns from Rossville, Atascosa county
near which place he owned II farm of 800
acres. on which his family now resided.
He said lac had had all his hogs aud
goats stolen, and was taken sick and
started to come to San Antonio and see
II good doctor. On the road he laid
down and his horse was stolen, and he
had walked the remainder of the way to
Tests store. lie yet remains ut police
station and should be attended to by the
prOpG r authorities.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
In the Choir Loft

In n certain church choir In this city
recently, there was slight breeze and
an angry roar, which was drowned for
the time being by the full tones OF the
deep-chested organ. The bass did not
attend rehearsals during the week, and
when Sabbath came, the choir director
eXpostulaied with him in no very gentle
or cultured terms and would receive no
apology. AS church was no fit place
for a fight, the bass allowed 1t to pass
until one day during the week, when he
met the director upon the street and was
to have administered him Gaming had
not the director apologlsed.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
Houses to PatrOnize.

Nickel watches 81 to 81 90, at j. NJ.
Emerson's.
For q fine fitting suit call on a. NJ.
Cohen. Main plaza. 5-22-ft
-Emerson says he can discount the
town on prices. 7-S.tf
Emerson is determined to sell goods.
GO see him.
"A good nickle time clock 81 %,
alarm ! 49, at Emerson's.
-You are sure to buy II you will Just
call on a. NJ. Cohen, 200 and 2ll Main
Plaza. G-9-tf
Money to loan at low rates. See
Uncle Emerson
An elegant line of gents furnishing
goods can be seen at A. NJ. Cohen's,
Main plaza. Prices low. 5-22-tf
Go at once to A. NJ. Cohon's, Main
plaza, and get new suit for less than
New \ ork cost. 5-29-2t
Cold watches $40 to $50 at j. NJ.
Emerson's.
Persons suffering with tape worm
will do well to get n bottle OF Dr.
Weather's Pleasant Tape Worm Specific,
guaranteed never to fail to cure In from
one to three hours. 7-7-tf
DR.. George Basket, Pennington.
Grayson county. Texas, says: III have
sold MORLEI'S TINS AGUE TONIC
for long time. and it has given entire
satisfaction In every instance. | shall al
ways keep 1t In stock, For sale by +.
kalteyer q Son.
Good Singer and Wheeler Il Wilson
sewing machines at S., SO, Sl2 and SIS,
ms good as new. at Emerson's. 7-S-tf
DR.. Weathers boards and lodges at
the st. Leonard hotel. Telephone con-
nections. S-2l.tf
"A fine carving knife and fork. war
rantcd to cut, being the best quality OF
steel 81, at Emerson's. 7-S-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
The Dog Star is Raging.

The mercury was away above blood
heat yesterday evening, which may nc
count for the different little scenes
which occurred on SOledad aud other
streets adjacent between well-knrwu
citizens, which In several cases resulted
in blows. Messrs. Rouyant and Gresen-
beck INDUCED in high words over n
business transaction, In the formers
jewelry store, in which naughty Ian
guage WAS freely used.
Messrs. William Elliott, ST., and Mr..
kcckmann provoked each other at
kampmanns corner and came to blows.
Messrs. Copeland and Architect Muir
ply came TO blows over an ancient po-
Utica feud between the two.
Most Of the cases will he investigated
by the Recorder.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
Supposed Theft.

a little negro boy whom Mr.. W. b..
Mcmillan had put in charge of his house
on Avenue c. came to police headquar-
tiers this morning and told a story about
Il negro boy who was in the house with
him this morning playing with a fine
mp from the table, and that after the
hoy was gone he missed the pistol and
supposed the boy had stolen II. An onl-
Ger was sent out with the boy to catch
the supposed culprit.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
After His Wife.

Pablo Flores, young Maxican who
drives one of the city carts, was on the
waI-path yesterday evening. When he
is paid his monthly wages his friends say
he makes it point to get drunk and
abuse his wife. For this reason she has
lately been living with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Perales. on South Laredo
street, This Is where he found her last
evening and went and demanded her OF
his father-in-law, who refused to give
her up, saying that Flores treated her
too badly. This answer angered the
young man, and he drew u pistol. which
the old gentleman caught and wrested
from him. The pistol proved to be un-
loaded. officer Wilkin was notified and
after chase arrested his man, after
some resistance, he being compelled to
drag him from his horse. Flores will
have hearing before the Recorder to-
morrow.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
The Young Mans Flu n eral.

The funeral services over the remains
OF young Talamantes, who was drowned
while bathing in the Medina river last
Saturday took place this morning, the
services beng observed from San Fer
nand0 cathedral. A large attendance of
Borrowing friends were at the church,
and the services were particularly
solemn. The pail bearers were composed
ofsix Young ladies', beautifully arrayed
in white, and six young men. The re-
mains were inferred in the Catholic
cemetery
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
Too Fastldious.

A lady living on Blum street, who has
n very fine cook in the person of a col
ored man. was confronted by her newly
installed house girl, also colored. who
informed the madam that she could not
eat after n man cook. VERY WE'LL re-
piled the madam. "if you cannot eat
after the same | do ! am Mt loss to
know how to arrange" The girl said
she would take her meals at the Menger
hotel If 1t would be all the same with the
m adam
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Mr.. Rudolph Singer, the proprietor OF
the Washington saloon has fixed the hall
adjoining his saloon on West Commerce
and Laredo street, he has secured the
services OF the Chasco company, com
posed OF Mexican actors OF ability who
VIII perform in comedy, burlesques and
aorobatio feats. Entrance Fl &c to nil
visitors. Performances every evening
except Saturday and Sundays. First
performance this Tuesday evening. A
rare treat. Asa curiosity u young Mex
lean with three feet will make his ap-
pearance next week. g.4-lt.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Mr.. j. T.. Condor, on Nacogdocnes
street, between Houston and Crockett,
announces to the public that he Is pre-
pared to make to order, by hand, all
styles of carriages, buggles, and In fact
everything on wheels, at lowest possible
prices. All his work Is hand made and
In style and price will compare more
than favorably with Northern machine
work. Old vehicles taken in part pay
m0nt for new ones. Only first class
workmen employed and satisfaction
guaranteed. Fine carriage painting and
trimming a speciality. 3-l3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

One of the finest establishments that
san Antonio, II not Texas, can boast OF
is the Art Gallery of e. IL. Mueller, at
300 Commerce street. Here can be had
artists and draughtmen's materials. of
both domestic and imported kinds. En-
cravings, chromos and paintings are on
hand, In an endless variety. Picture
frames, mouldings and materials for
fresco and sign painting in large varieties
China decorations and material for wax
flowers in large assortment. Mr..
Mueller receives direct from factoriei
large shipments OF paints, oils and other
material in that line, rs well as window
glass. and fine domestic and imported
decorative wall paper are specialties In
his establishment. l2-l3-lv
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
Celestial Injured.

Train No. %, on the Sunset, last even
ing ran over n Chinaman at Lacoste,
smashing the lower portion OF his leg.
As soon us the accident occurred the in
jured Celestial was placed on the train
ent in the Santa Rosa hospital. and his
leg will be amputated. II is believed by
the train officials that he was lying on
the track asleep.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

All persons desiring to purchase lands
In the Northern and Western counties
OF Texas, will do well to apply to the
undersigned, MS he can furnish them
with tracts OF land from lot In town TO
a l1i;OOO acre tract in the country. Also
handles live stock. Correspondence So
liclted.
Loans for any amount negotiated at 10
per cent per annum on lands.
FRANK b. BAILEY,
II Real Estate Agent, Abilene, Tex.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
Gone to Tennessee.

The following young gentlemen left
via the Sunset, under charge Of Mrs.
Murphy. for Sewanee. Tenn. where
they will attend school: Edgar Murphy,
Frank Cole, Edward Cunningham, Hay
wood Brayhan. John Jefferson, Jr. Cap
tain John Shocks sor will leave next
Wppk
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Alderman Common has been persistent
in his efforts to get bridge across the
lower san Pedro. and Yesterday secured
an appropriation Of $500 from the Coun-
Gil for that purpoee. lIurrah for Bean
VILE! lie will now turn his attention to
that water pipe and gas lamp, ordered
some time ago TO be put on South Con-
nhn sirnni
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

This is to certify that have used
WONDERFUL EIGHT and found 1t to
be an Immediate relief for Black-Leg in
cattle, by giving them from 10 to 20
drops internally and applying once or
twice externally to parts affected.
a. J. MCCLURE,
Buttercup, Williamson Co., Texas.
For sale by +. Kalteyer Il Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Who Is an old citizen OF San Antonio
and well known as iirst-class house
and sign painter, has opened paint
shop at corner Avenue + and Houston
street, and will. in the future, make fine
carriage painting specially. win buy
and sell and renovate old carriages and
buggies. 2-5-6m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

AS | am determined to close out my
entire liquor business August IL, will
sell my remaining stock of fine wines,
liquors and oordials at less than cost.
Persons desiring to secure bargains in
this line are solicited to call at once.
These goods are bound to be sold.
7-al-Gt E. ABRAtIAMS
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Announces to his friends and the public
that he has bought the saloon and res
taurant at the corner of Houston and
Navarro streets, where the best ofliquors
will he keft. Saloon open day and night;
restaurant at night only. Patronage So
licited. = l-3w
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
Settled with Lime.

Three buckets oflime settled the stink
on Monterey street that came near
precipltating four different factions in a
general free fight. Whenever there Ia
any smell in your neighborhood. try a
little lime as q settler (?)
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

You can purchase wines and liquors OF
Emanuel Abrahams at your own price,
rs he will positively discontinue this de-
partment of his business August II. Call
nj once, Us you may not have this OPP
portunity for long time again. 3l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
GRAND AUCTION SALE OF HORSE STOCK,
Every Saturday. at R. A. Millar & Co.. s
Buffalo Stock Yards.

We offer to sellers unparalleled oppor-
tunities to realize cash Immediately,
and buyers to suit then selves on all
classes OF stock. Resi- eotfuly,
G-S-lm X. A. MiLLAR u Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Mrs WinslOw's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teethIng. II sOoths the child, softens
the gums, alleys all pain. cures wind
collie, and is the hest remedy for diar-
rhua. 20 cents bottle. 7-22- Tyr.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Announces to his patrons and the pub
lie generally that he has enlarged his
garden. Accommodations are first
class. The Eighth Cavalry band has
been engaged for the season to play
every Saturday and Sundays concert
and dance music ut night. Best of order
guaranteed. Refreshments the very
best. Entrance free. Call and see me.
5-2S-3m. WILLIAM LIPPE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Parties desiring bargains In frontier
lands, ranches, and very choice pieces
of property in the central portion OF the
city, will please call and see
3-20-3m NARCIso LKAL.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

All wines and liquors not sold by
August 18th will be boxed up, rs will
positively discontinue my liquor depart
ment on that day. Call at once and Sc
cure bargains. Il. ABRAIIAMs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

10 wear an old, shabby suit of clothes
when you can buy so cheap new one ut
A. NJ. Cohen's, who is positively selling
at New York cost 5-29-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04
NOTICE TO
CONTRACTORS!
MAYORS OFFICE, /
SAN ANTONIO, August 4, 1856. !

Sealed Proposals will be received at
the Mayors Office until II NJ. Monday,
August 10, 1885, for the construction Of a
Pile Bridge across the San Antonio River
at Josephine street, the Bridge to be 1876
feet long and the eastern approach to
contain about $50 cubic yards OF EN-
bankment.
Plans and specifications can be- seen ut
the City Engineers Office.
A forfeit of $40 must accompany each
proposal, and the successful bidder VIII
be required to give bond OF $500 for the
completion OF the work.
The City hereby reserves the right TO
reject any or all bids.
BRYAN CALLAGHAN, Mayor,
BYE, P, Claudon, City Clerk,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

That old suit and call on A. NJ. Cohen
where you can get new clothes ut cost
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Ever known in San Antonio in the way
ofcuttlng of prices il TO be done In ready
made clothing at A. NJ. Cohen's, 300 and
2ll Main plaza. Positively ut New
York cost cliff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

Cigarette smokers prefer Opera Pufis
because they do not stick to the lips II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-04

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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
a FATAL DISEASE.
sweeping Off Largo Numbers OF Cattlo and
Horses In Louisiana

"A New Orleans dispatch says: From
the Tcchc country, in Western Louisi.
ana, reports arc received of the terri
bic state of affairs prevailing in the
sections infected by the cattle plague.
A trustworthy citizen heard of ono
place where there are over tifty car.
casscs dccomposing in about twenty
llVc acres. The stencil at night is re-
ported as being intolcrablc. The
police jury have taken steps to destroy
trcse carcasscs. Oil has been bought
ior the purpose. 1t is said that two
gallons of oil judiciously used will
consume carcass. A serious difficult
ty in the way is to get parties to exc
cute the work. 4 large hardware
dealer said that he had sold q number
OF GIN let's to people from the country.
Upon inquiry he learned that they
were used for boring holes through the
Skulls or sick horses to let, as they cx-
pressed it, tho bad water off the brain.
"A large stock raiser lost very yalu-
able DlOodcd mare.
The afflicted animals manifest the
symptoms Of blind staggers and die
very shortly after taking the maladv.
Colts and calves arc just as liable to
take the disease as older stock. The
number of carcasses on the prairie is
TOO numerous to admit of burying.
MIR. Joseph Jefferson lost fine breed
stallion this week. He proposes TO
dispose of all carcasscs in his pastures
by burning them, and has purchased q
quantity of oil and tar for the purpose.
~ plague so general and fatal was
never before known in this section.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
SEVEN TAkEN 6tf, DEAF.
n Cow on tho All lIne Railroad Catises d
Heavy Loss of Life.
{ (From the Charlotte O5seruer.)

(fr0m the Charlotte O6seruer.) ...
News of terrible accident which
occurred on The Atlanta Division of
the Air Limo Railroad, Monday even
ing, caused considerable excitement on
the streets until 1t was learned that
the wrecked train carried no Charlotte
people. Ii was u construction train.
known as "material No. l." and he.
longcd to the end of the road next to
Atlanta. In the wreck seven colorcd
men were killed outright aud three
others injured so badly that their re-
covcry is not hoped for. The accident
occurred within 30 miles of Atlanta,
near station known as Suwance. A
single flat car loaded with railroad
IRON was being pushed towards Char
lotto, the engine being behind. On
the flat load of rails there were fifteen
colorcd railroad hands. The fiat with
its load was being pushed up the road
TO points where new rails were to be
laid and the engine was propelling it
at rate not exceeding II miles an
hour. While going along at this speed
the engine and fiat entcrcdIa deep cut,
at the mouth Of which is road cross
ing. just before the flat reached this
crossing, several COWS Jumped across
the rails in safety, but another COW
that had remained behind attempted
TO cross just rs tho fiat mbvcd up. The
cow was thrown under the wheels, the
nat car carcncd and most Of the men
lcapcd into the ditch. As they did so,
the car fell over on them, and its load
or iron rails crushed them into the
earth. Five of the men clung to the
car MS 1t turned over and they escaped
uhhurt. These, with the assistance of
inc engineer and tircmcn, set to
work at once to rescue their comrades
tor under the wreck were three men
from whom life had not fled, and they
groancd pitcously. When the over
turned car was at length removed, q
shocking sight was revealed. The
iron rails had manglcd the men horri-
bly,, and several limbs aad mutilatcd
trunks were found mingled in confu-
sion among the rails. Three men were
rescued alive, one Of them with both
legs badly crushed, and the two others
terribly wounded. Seven dead and
manglcd bodies were taken ont from
among the rails and laid On the ground
IN line near the track and then the |
engine went back to Suwancc for |
The dead and wounded |
we're afterwards taken to Snwancc,
where the dead were placed in collins
md the wounded sent to an improyis-
'd hospital. Two of the wounded arc
)cyond all hope of recovery. The !
Unfortunate negroes all lived along |
he road in Georgia. No one connect |
'd with the train was in the least TO |
blame for the accident.