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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Arkansas Pass Notes.

1t Ia expected that. the track will
reach Corpus Christi junction to-day,
thus placing it by the "sad sea waves"
Conductor J. A. Creaser who has been
to visit his sick child in Houston has
returned to duty. His run was taken by
Mr.. c. l.. Frisbie who discharged the
duties pleasantly and well.
Mr.. G. Ii. Leach considers that
Floresville and Beeville are very
promising towns but man is in danger
there OF "perishing from extreme
thirst" of alcoholic liquor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
ka~Mail the WEEKLY LIGHT to your
friends in the country. One dollar q
WELL DRESSED GENTLEMEN.
All the Latest and Most Fashionable
Styles Now on Exhibition.

All the Latest and Most Fashionable
Styles Now on Exhibition.
1t is at all times a pride and pleasure
for any gentleman to be well dressed and
attired IN stylish raiment, and when
these are to be had in qualities and guam
titles, connected with prices for the
same that are beyond all former and
present competition, there is no excuse
that man cannot be well dressed at all
times. Said Mr.. l.. WolfsOn to the
writer of these lines: 81 cannot imagine
how it is that any man Can or will not be
well dressed when clothing is put down
at the lowest possible priEs ever
known" Here are displayed fine elegant
wOrstCd Prince Albert frOCk suits for
weddings and like purposes. TO this can
be added in this way fine lines Of goods
and handsome English and French cork
screw suits. Fine diagonal frOCk and
sack dress suits. A fine line of French,
EHglish and German broad cloths in
different patterns, French cashmeres,
and full assortment of French tricOts,
coats, vests and pants in different shades
of all styles and patterns, among which
are special selection for the benefit of
extra fits for large sized gentlemen.
A medium line of suits is now being
unpacked and placed in shape for in
spectiOn that surpass everything, ever
brought to Texas in magnitude COM
pletrness and low prices, and not
lacking in finish nor quality in
materials. Mr.. WOlfsOn makes it a spe-
cial business TO keep on hand a full line
of all the paraphernalia that belongs to
the outfit of children, boys and youths
from the finest, fanciest or cOstliest suits
to the lowest in price and make up, and
of sufficient stock TO supply the whole
state of Texas if necessary.
In addition to the foregoing, the
White Elephant of Mr.. WOlfson is now
filled with stock of gentlemen's fur
nishing goods that surpasses in
magnitude everything heretofore ever
known. In this is included complete
assortment Of all the fashionable styles,
kinds and make-ups of shirts, from the
finest linen down to the cheapest calico,
and gentlemen's underwear, in silk wool
and cotton, are too numerous to men-
ton. The hosiery department is stocked
to OVERLOOKING with all the fine goods
that can be found in any market, down
to 10 cents a pair.
The glove and neckwear departments
are filled with all the new novelties of
late ard new inventions and styles in
the market. Hats, headwear. or what
ever il may be called; soft stiff, fur, ply
ant or otherwise, for dude, cowboy or
gentleman (?) are here in endless va
riety and in sufficient quantity to sup
ply the state. Mr.. WOlfson, while dis
posing of his goods at low and cash
rates, deserves the patronage of the
public at large, as he is always tine first
in all new innovations that the trade of
fers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Rensws Her Youth.

Mrs. Phwbc Chesley, Peterson, Clay county,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story,
dents of the town: 81 am " years old, have
been troubled with kidney complaint and
lameness for many years; could not dress my
self without help. Now / am free from all
pain aud soreness, and am able 10 do all my
own homework. 1 owe my thanks to Electric
BittCrs for having renewed my youth
and removed completely all disease and
pain" Try n bottle, only 10 cents ut a. Dress'
drug store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
A Bather,s Misfortune.

Albert Thaden went bathing yesterday
in retired spot near Guenther's mill,
and when he had enough Ofthe water he
came out. just then several ladies
passed by and he got behind bush, not
wishing TO be seen en- naturel. The
ladies stayed for considerable time, adj
miring the scenery and talking, in the
meantime Albert shivered naked in his
hiding place. At length they left, and
Albert got into his clothes mighty quick
and made hurried tracks for home.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Died.

Mrs. VIM. Heuschkel, the beloved wife
Of Mr.. w. Heuschkel. emplOye of the
Alamo cement company, died at her
husbands residence in the Second ward
yesterday morning, and the remains
were inferred yesterday afternoon, the
services being conducted at the Lutheran
church. A large Oortege of Borrowing
friends bore the remains company to the
grave.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

You cannot afford to waste time i'm expert
mcnting when your lungs are in danger. Con-
sumption always seems at first only cold.
DO not permit any dealer 10 impose upon you
with some cheap imitation of Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, but be sure to get the genuine. BE-
cause he can make more profit he may tell
YOU he has something just as good, or just the
same. Don't bC deceived, but insist upon get
ting DR.. Kings New Discovery, which Is guar.
antccd to give relief in all throat, lung and
chest affections. Trial bottles free at "A
Drciss' drug store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

To the Public.

Last Friday night Mr.. w. A Carter, of
PearsaIl, came into the store drunk and
abused me fearfully. calling me all the
vile names in the language. did not
know the man, except when he was in
troduced to Officer Bennett in a saloon.
ordered him out and called Officer
Bennett, who turned him over to Off
Ger Kroeger, and because he was known
and influential he was fined by the re-
corder Saturday morning under the
name OF Murphy. l don't think this is
right and want the people to know who
he is. C.KUHN,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Celebrating Election.

On Wednesday last the Polish Young
Mems association met and elected the
following officers:
President-W. Dombrowski
Vice observation-disclosures Ziszick.
Secretary-Arnand J. kissing.
Observation-Disclosures Pollock
And on Saturday night the officers en-
tertained the members and friends by
ball given at ST. Albert's hall. There
was a large Observation-Disclosures pro-
gramme was good, the music by the
Italian band was excellent, and it may
be truly said that most enjoyable time
was spent by the members.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

Col. Driskill proprietor of the Driskill
Hotel, Austin, has leased the place to
Mr.. 5. Z. McIIhenny, of the Maverick
Hotel, and he goes to take charge of it
and make arrangements for the opening.
His estimable son, Mr.. Joe McIihenny
will manage the Maverick.
1t was thought the new hotel in Aus
tin would kill the Brunswick, If it does
it evidently intends to die hard. Corr
Lucy, the eX-pOstOflice inspector, well
known in this city, has purchased a half
interest in the hotel and he and Mr..
Smith are arranging to remodel, redeco-
rate and refurnish it in first-class style.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Good Results In Every Case.

ID. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer of
Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he was scri-
Ously afflicted with n severe cold that settled
on his lungs; had tried many remedies with
out benefit Being induced to try Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, did so and
was entirely cured by use of n few bottles.
since which ne he has used 1t in his FAM
foI all Cougf and Colds with best results.
This is the experience of thousands whose
lives have been save by this Wonderful Dis
store 8
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Paint Your Roofs.

BY having your roofs painted well they will
last three times as long, and stops up all the
flaws and small holes, thereby preventing
leaks during the storm and rains of the com.
ing winter months. Orders left with me at
the corner of Avenue and Houston street
will be promptly and satisfactorily done. Also
all kinds of house, sign and carriage painting
Best material used. Charges reasonable.
S24-2m II. PAsCHE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Notice to Republicans.

A meeting of the Republican Execu-
tive committee OF Bexar cOunty,is called
at the Office of Ogden & johnson, Sole
dad street, on next Wednesday at Sp.
m, for the purpose of filling all vacan-
cies now existing upon the committee
and transacting such other business as
may properly come before it. a full at
tendance of the members of that COM
mittee, chosen at the late county con-
vention, is earnestly desired.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
The Child Drank Lye.

On Saturday afternoon the infant
child Of ex-Street Commissioner Nelson,
came across vessel containing concen-
trated I've and not knowing what it was
or the nature of 1t drank quantity of it.
The child's screams betrayed the Incl
dent. Medical aid was at once called
and the requisite antidotes administered
but 1t Is understood that the poor child
is in such a critical condition that its
life is despaired of.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the vi
cinity of Paris, Texas, by the remarkable re-
covery of Mr.. J. L. Corley, who was so helpless
he could not turn in bed, or raise his head I;
everybody said he was dying of Consumption
A trial bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
was sent him: Finding relief, he bought a
Pills; by the time he had taken two boxes of
Pills and two bottles of the Discovery, he was
well and had gained in flesh 30 pounds. Trial
Bottles of this Great Discovery for Consump-
ton free at A. Dreiss. q
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

During serious run of whOOping cough
at saltwater, n. Y, the physicians found that
Acker's English Remedy was a positive cure,
and prescribed it freely. We therefore guar
antee il to cure all coughs especially chronic
cases., Group, asthma and consumption. This
splendid remedy can he had of Ragland g. Co.,
our agents for San Antonio, TeaXs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Still in the Field.

Mr.. c. NJ. Barnes requests the LIGHT to
say, that there is no foundation for the
belief that by accepting a position on
the staff of the Times, he has withdrawn
from the race for justice Of the peace lie
says he is still in the field, with a tlatter-
ing prospect of winning the prize, and
has no idea of Withdrawing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

For enterprise, push and a desire to get
such goods as will give the trade satisfaction
II. l.. Fowler, X. COhn Il Co., J. ID. Devine. J.
Clavin, the druggists lead ell competition
Syrup, because its the best medicine on the
market for Coughs, Colds, Group and Primary
Consumption. Price 50 cents and 81. Sam
pies free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

Albert Tolle and August Ohnesorge
went out shooting yesterday and bagged
20 birds. Various shooting parties left
the city in search OF prey.
Mr.. Ernst Rische, the lessee and man
ager Of the new opera house, has re-
turned from New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

stop that cough! or II may Kin you; a
slight cough often runs into something more
serious, viz: Consumption, bronchitis, etc.
when ACkpr's Engl sh Remedy was invented
Il boon was conferred ON manhood; this VaIu-
able remedy cures coughs, hOa rscncss, Group,
whOOpng-cough, consumption, bronchitis,
etc, and can hC had of Ragand ~ Co, who are
our agents for San Anton o, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS,


THE LIGHT is authorized to announce Chas
NJ Barnes as II candidate for the Office Of
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. l, of Bexar
county, at the ensuing election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
For Sale-A Bargain

To immediate buyer-A four-room house, with
out-houses, fine vinyard, orchard, etc.; irri-
gable lot, W feet front by "a varas deep. For
sale on account of owner leaving the city.
Part cash, balance on long time. For particu-
lars inquire on premises, No. Al South street,
Fourth ward
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

ANNUAL Meeting OF StockhoIders.
The regular annual meeting of stock
holders OF the San Antonio Il Arkansas
Pass Railway company will be held at
the offices OF the company, on Wednes-
day, October 6, 1886, at ten o'clock q. m {.
u. LOTT, President.
b. +. YoAKUM, Secretary. 8 Std
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Horse Lost.

Dun color, about IA hands high, Spanish
brand on left side; has black spot on left hind
leg. Reward of 50 will be paid for infOrma-
ton leading to the recovery by David Lehr, 227
Latitte street. 9-2-8t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

We are autho lied 10 announced HENRI,
FEST as candidate for County COMMISSIONS
of Precinct No. at the November election
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
FOR TAX COLLECTOR
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR,

We are authorized to announce J. s. RAMSAY
as candidate for Tax Collector of Bexar
county at the ensuing November election
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

To the Voters ofBexar County.
l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection to the Office of dis
trict attorney for the Thirty-seventh ju-
dicial district. GEORGE PAsCHAL.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

THE LIGHT is authorized to announce CAPT.
ID. NJ. Poor as candidate for reelection to
the Office of Assessor of BeXar county at the
November election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

We are authorized to announce NAT LEWIS
as Il candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Bexar
county aL the election in November.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR.
To the Voters ofBeS

We are authorized TO announce w. NJ. LOCKE
rs candidate for reelection to the Office of
County Surveyor at the November election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

When the blood becomes poisoned or over
charged with wastc-maJter II begins 10 purify
itself through the medium of the skin, caus-
ing bOils, pimples and various cruptive dis
eases; and instead of going around with your
face covered with LhOSt cruptiOns, you should
take ACkcr's Blood Elixir, which thoroughly
cleansCs the blood and rids the system of all
impurities. Raglahd u Co, agents. San Anto-
n rpXag
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
Bids Opened.

The following bids were received to-
day by Mr.. Emil Guenther, architect, for
the erection Of q two story residence on
Tobin's Hill for Gen. w. II. Young:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

We are authorized to announce THOs p
MCCALL rs a candidate for Sheriff of Bexar
county at the ensuing November election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

The LIGHT is authorized to announce JOHN
c. CRAWFORD as a candidate for Assessor of
BeXar county at the November election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

To the Voters of BeXar County:
thereby announce myself as a candidate for
the position of Assessor of Bexar county AT
the November election. j. L. LABATT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06

The LIGHT is authorized TO announce Mr.
JOHN A. FERRIS AS a candidate for the Office
of Constable for Precinct No. at the ensuing
election in November.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-06
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered Here and There by the Local
Reporters.
WHY

Have / built up such a big trade? Because ]
am selling the best goods for the money.
Ny "N-L-N-Ts' are the finest Havana filled
rCcnt cigars sold in this or any other market
After trying my Pride" 3 for - cents, you
will not buy any other.
Imported cigars received weekly in large
varieties.
Iguurantcc to duplicate any manufacturers
prices, saving the difference in frcights to
dealers.
San Antonio.
They" kept me out of my old Corner" but
! will be in the neigh bUrhOOd in about fifteen
days and HstOnish my old customers and
friends with prices. etc. SIM HNWT,
Nos 3 and : W. Commerce street
New-York tribune., 1886-02-14
BUSINESS OF HE PATENT OFFICE.
MORE ROOM. MORE EMPLOYEES AND BETTER sALAE
les WANTED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-COmmiSSioncr of
annual report fo the calendar year ended December
1850 He renews the recommendation OF his pre-.
decessOr that additional be provided for the Patent
Once He says that every the Interior Depart
ment building could be advantagcOusly uscd by the
Patent Office Attention is directed to the faulty
tdry arrangements of the building. laboratory is
imperative necessity OF the Office for the testing cleo
tricnl apparatus, and suitable location could found
within the courtyard OF the building The Commissioner
says the examining corps is wholly Insufficient per
form Its important duties and increase OF the number
Ol employees Is recommended well "A general in
crease IN the other divisions. The allowances salar
les OF assistant examiners sald to be inadequate,
and the practical result Of the small salaries is that
many oI the most valuable examiners desert their
pOyincnt every year 10 enter lucrative field 1t
also recommended that the salary Of the Assistant Conn
missioner be Increased from $1,000 TO $500 per
NUN.
bIhe attention OF Congress directed tho fact that
theIc Is aJ present no statute empowering or directing
the AttorncyGcneral to institute proceedings in the
name OF the United States OthcrwlS; cancel
nui patent which may have hceu frudulenty obtained
or uhWisey or inadvertently granted and which may
Work great injury to the public. In conclusion tue
Commissioner says that thirty years there were
thirteen classes OF Inventions To-day there were IN the
0icc y distinct classes. In 1870, i435 applications
Tor patents wcrc received while during the last calendar
year the Office received 3j7lT applications Tho total
receipts OF the Patent Ofcc during the year were
SIlSSoS9 and the expenditures were ~ O2i3f2 clN-
E balance OF receipts over expenditures OF Tld3 10
The number OF applications received was3J.1lI; the
number of caveats filed 2jI2 and the number of
ISSUES was 25G9l. or the domestic patents issued New
Ork received the largest numberi,j32 or one patent
to l.l2l of her population, but Connecticut with
l,Oll, had one patent TO every 6lJ persons.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-14
7By pyyEJrIED E0Dy or 4 WOMAN.

ANY one interested in What America can do in the
mummy making line will find by dropping in at tho
office OF j. Walter thompson, in " Tho Times build
ing curious freak Of nature of this sort which passes
the arts Of the Egyptians. In large box, just from
Colorado. lies the hardened body of Young Indian
woman almost perfectly preserved, with long black
hair and cyehow- in glv beaded mocas,ins and leg
gin. OF soft SKIN The mummy belongs 10 H. II. Tam
men of Denver and was found Ou February -, 1851,
i'm a cave on the old u" indian reservation Mr
Tammcn il Il dealer in Indian curiositics and while
prospecting Southern Colorado came upon tins cave,
twenty feet deep and entered by narrow aperture.
The body of the Nonan whose clothing indicated hGh
rank among the Indians, lying at one end ION some
rough reeds aud wrapped Ill n buffalo blanket; lhc
ground damp and the under side OF the limbs ana
trunk had dctayrd. but all tie upper tcudons and
muscles had hardened into stone The nose had dis
appeared but the other features were aS natural ~ ~
lite The mummy is not on public exhibition ana VIII
hc .cnt to Washington III a few days
New-York tribune., 1886-02-14
ACCIDENT TO the HoBoKEy CIBLE.

Traffic Oh the elevated road suspended AGAIN yes
teriay In consequence Of accident cable when
the third last car passed the at Pasadcayc the
steel cable carried against an iron girdcr which
served guard rail- ana sawed IFS way into the iron.
In doing II Of lis own srands 10 that the cable
could not be used The passengers were not injured and
damage done 20 the cars President Bonn says
We expected as in all other places where cable roads
have been used for the first time, that would peri
troubles. For that reason have
only during certain portions OF the day and
kept horse and elevator running as heretofore
causing us considerable IcItrl expense. our troubles
have been OF such character that our confidence In our
arrangements aud devices being correct III principle has
not been shaken in the least, and that they
need only minor adjustments The passengers can
never be In any danger by our powerful brakes and
the extra track brakes have fun control the
at every point OF the road and In all kinds OF weather
Our structure Is very strong IL al the rest OF the
work. and our grips have proved perfect success. We
shall have the cable put In order again pos
New-York tribune., 1886-02-14
uorsE nolNGs IL EEIEF.

WAsHINGroN, Feb 13.-The Speaker laid
before the House reply Of the POstmastcG eneral
in response to the resolution calling for information
10 whether the eighthOur law IS applicable TO let
tercarriers Referred The POstmastcrG General states
that there l. no department regulation pre-
scriblng the number OF hours during
which letter.carIIcrs required to work, and
that the eighthour has not been deemed applicable
10 letcrcarriers they regarded "la-
borors workInen or mechanics The opinion that the
law Is not applicable to ieerCarrers was the FOstmas
ter-General informed promulgated from the depart
ment before his ncumbency Of his Office and no change
has been directed .1nce.
Adverse reports were submitted from the Committee
on Post Offices and Post Roads bills to enable the
people to name their pOstmasters to regulate the
ing post Offices to facilitate the delivery OF mail mat
and TO regulate the sublenS OF mail contracts and
they were laid upon tho table.
The pending business IN the morning hour the
motion table the motion TO reconsider the by
which the House Thursday passed the bill authOnz.
ing National banks Increase their capital stock and
change their locations ana names. The motion to
elder tdbled--yes-, llJ; nays 81.
After some debate OI the fltI JOhn Porter bill the
$50, adjourned until Monday.