San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-17
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered Here and There by the Local
Reporters.
Good bill al the Fashion theater to-

Was the first cigar dealer sold 10 Key West
ChCrOOts for - cCnts?-Sim Hart.
Who was the first cigar dealer sold Horse
Shoe, star and Square Meal for - cents
pOundy-Sim Hart.
Who was the first man sold scent Long Cut
TObaCCO-Sim Hart.
Who first sold CHpOrals and all the leading
Decent cigarettes for 3 centsy-Sim Hart.
Who sells the most goods in smokers wants
on account of small expenses and low pricesf
Sim Hart.
who sells genuine Imported Cigars 3 Tor -
centsy-Sim Hart.
Nos } and West Commerce street.
The Sunset trains from the west are
still delayed by New Mexican washOuts.
A man named Vidal was arrested
and jailed yesterday for burglary.
The board of health meets at 3 p. m.
to- day.
The Belknap Rifle reception COM
mittee holds meeting tonight.
A big bill is being arranged FOR Mr..
Max Ssmuel's benefit at the Fashion.
A man named X. II. Fowler has
been locked up by Officer Fitzhenry on
charge Of lunacy.
Architect Guenther has received an
order to prepare plans for a house on
TObin hill for General Young.
Even Richardson. the COlOred assist
ant at the mayors office, is kicking be-
cause the mayor Is cross TO him.
Mr.. w. Frederick shipped his eX-
hibit of horn furniture yesterday after
noon to the Louisville Exposition.
rarFor everything needed in the lum.
Der line, call on +. j. Bethel, at Inter
national and Great Northern depot. "
When you arrive at Eagle Pass,
stop at the Maverick. the only tirst-class
hotel in the city. Cool rooms. 25-3m
Everybody smokes san Antonio and
Belknap cigars. Headquarters at 27i
Commerce St. S-lGIf
C. NJ. Cohen, PA Com. St., sells gen
uine imported Havana cigars at three
for DC. S-lG-tf
More Belknap and San Antonio
Rifles cigars coming, call at Headquar-
tiers, pa Commerce st. S-l6-tf
You will find full assortment of
cigars and Tobacco at the Star cigar
store, pa Commerce St. S-lG-tf
The San Antonio academy, thor
ough school conducted by able teachers.
will OpOn September 6. For circulars
address Prof. w. B. Seeley, principal.
The mayor used his gavel vigorously
and sat down hard on the council yester-
day. lie let's Mr.. Alderman know that
he is chief cock in that pit.
Fred Maynard, who was injured
some time since by falling from street
car, is out and recovering his health
slowly.
1t is reported that washer woman
living in the western part of the city
was chloroformed and robbed by un-
known parties Sunday night.
Mr.. Joseph Pasqualin has returned
from France, after an absence of seven
months. The trip and visit seem to
have good effect upon his health.
The school examinations are going
on actively at the Second ward school
house. Most Of the applicants are
strangers.
Mrs. C.. 5. Robinson has for the fifth
time in succession presented her honor
ed spouse with girl. Mr.. Robinson is
of course happy, but he thinks the girl
business is a trifle mOnotonous.
Mr.. W. 5. Taylor is preparing very
handsome domestic cage for mating with
a very pretty lady-bird. 1t is under
stood that the happy event will take
place in the early part of September.
Mai. Jack Cresson writes Carlos Bee
from Centre Point that his health is
much improved and he is doing well.
When he left here he had no appetite;
now he cannot get enough to eat.
The San Antonio & Arkansas Pass
railway company will break ground on
their Northwestern extension tO-mor-
row. After that dirt will fly in earnest.
That local reporter distinguished
himself by kalsomining a carriage wheel
last night. And he used a new kind Of
kalsomine.
Captain Green yesterday inspected
all property, accoutrements, etc.. of the
Belknap Rifles, and intends that they
shall be kept in tirst-class order.
The Belknaps will have a plumed
drill at the Belknap armory on Friday
night, when the company medal will be
again competed for.
Archie Chevalier states that in his
opinion, the democratic ticket selected
at Galveston, is the strongest ever put
before the state, and will be hard to beat
Mr.. r. Becker says that they have
new plan Of street making on Crockett
street. Yesterday they dumped about
10 loads of gravel on the street, and to-
day they are busy in taking it away
again.
Call at Mrs Royals coffee stand in
the Main market, Market street Amer
lean and Spanish dishes, the best in the
market. Hot and cold lunches prepared
for those travelling by the cars. Hours,
from to 8 a. m. Slim.
Horse for sale-abOut II hands high;
a good saddle horse; about seven years
old. Can be had at bargain, by calling
on +. Abrshams, corner TrevinO avenue
and Military plaza. Stiff
Sheriff Lewis returned last night
from Palestine with railroad Conductor
Smith, charged with stealing railroad
tickets and lodged him in Jail. He has
not yet had an examining trial before
Justice Adam, but will probably have
one this evening or tomorrow.
To-day is the anniversary of the or
ganiZatiOn Of the Mission Hose COMPANY
and it was intended to celebrate it in a
proper way. Circumstances causes the
company to defer celebration until Oc-
tober. the anniversary of the day on
which the reel was received.
Mrs. Gegan is in trouble with some
OF her tenants and called on Marshal
Shardein for advice this morning. The
captain advised her to get married and
then she would have a man to protect
her and take care of her. Whether the
old lady will take the captains advice or
not the reporter waited not to see, as
other news Of startling nature called
him away.
Complaint is made by neighbors
that man living near Mrs. Sickle
bauts place on South Laredo street,
ma es more noise than necessary when
he beats his wife and it is said has also