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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

SOUTHERN HoTEL-F LeasOn. Eagle Pass:
Labatt, Galveston, Robert Clark, Bolton;
Braunfels; W X Green, Hugh McGofin
and James L Riley, Seguin: John W Flournoy
Beeville, Texas; NJ Yates, John Cambleton.
James Deyine and VIM. c Weller, Bexar
county; J II Baker, Switzerland Springs:
Tom Jones. Hearne; L 7 Gilbery and wife,
Bexar county; Fackler. Kyle; J c Ingraham
Temple; X Austin and W kernhan, 81 Louis
Mo; II NJ Church, New Braunfels; John A
White, ranch; w J MoDyahan, Chicago, Ills;
j A Douglas, Springfield, Ohio.
MESGER HoTEL.-John T Lyle, ranch; II c
Tardy, Del Rio; ID Bonner. Henrietta: Otto
TisOn, Savannah, Ga; Charles Hamper,
Marion; VIM Russell. Presi'io del Norte: John
Greiner, Madison, Ind; Geo NJ Powell. Uvalds;
Geo Williamson, ranch; Carl Won Studnitz,
Gonzales; DIR Won Koehring, New Braunfels ;
A. II. Thompson, Eagle Pass.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS
From all Parts of the Globe, Con-
densed and Boiled Down.

Tom Brown, who was chased across
the Rio Grande, capture on this side
and cruelty beaten after being shot al,
and then forced to return without extra
ditiOn papers, has been released and re-
turned speedily to this side of the river.
| A report of his case will be forwarded to
Washington.
A West India hurricane passed north
by way of Pensacola, giving Texas the
gO-by.
Kaulbars finds his MuscOvite halx
standing on end at the audaCity OF Bull
garia.
The HIndO- MOhammedan riots at
DELHI have caused very critical cOndi-
ton of affairs in the city. The govern
ment refuses to insist on Il reform of the
religious customs OF the natives.
The advocates of Indian civilization
without the ministry Of hemp and cold
lead, convene at Lake Mohawk Noun
tain. n. Y, tomorrow.
A jealous lover stabbed his pretty mis-
tress at the St. Louis Alhambra last
night, and then ended his own career
by stab through his heart.
MacedOnians are being imported into
Bulgaria by Russian agents to authorize
the government.
Kaulbass is said to be growing des-
perate.
The Vienna dynamite plot is the most
diabOllcal yet unearthed. American
and London COnspiratOrs are implicated.
The city was to be burned up.
Mrs. Anarchist Parsons ia lecturing in
Ohio for her own personal benefit.
The caviDg in of a corrugated iron
roof at Chicago yesterday, killed two
outright, hurt two others fatally, and
six more or less seriously.
Tickle Fay TempIeton is supposed to
have married again.
Miles says unquqlitiedly that the
Apaches surrendered Internationally.
So say the dispatches. This is good un-
til it is cOntradicted If Miles tells the
truth, why this ovation in Texas?
General Miles oongratuates his troops
on the close of the Apache campaign.
The Anchoria is in sight of t. Johns
with broken shaft. She will be
brought in.
Fordyce, Arkansas, has a $1,000 express
robbery.
A Colorado desperate who came to
MOntrOse with a small arsenal to wreak
vengeance on the city marshal for order
ing his son out of town, was found hang
ing to gate beam of the stock yards
Vigilantes did it. lie was akiler named
McLees.
A brewers strike in Detroit is serious
ly threatened.
The majority ofthe Richmond Knights
attended church.
Oil has been discovered in Sligo, Ire
land.
Capt. Moonlight was arrested ut Kan
turk, Ireland.
Late crop reports show no change in
estimates.
The st. Louis carpet house of Beck &
Marshall assigns. Assets, $4,000, nom
inal: liabilities, unknown.
The Richmond knights were out in a
grand street parade yesterday.
The Chicago packing houses have all
closed down on account of the strike.
Dallas county shows an increased val
uatiOn of 81 ,520,Gl0.
Fort Worth rakes in another railway
and will build from that city to Brown
wood.
The Inhabitants of Wills Point to the
number of 500, petltiOned District Judge
McCOrd to resign because he fixed the
bond of the recent murderers who were
engaged in the shooting. at the low fig
ure of $1,000
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Another Fellow Fooled.

Some people remember how Brakeman
c'Corn'D Davis In his youth was induced 20
take corn to Nevada In order that the useful
cereal might be introduced into that State
Davis found the people were better acquainted
with corn than he was. but he earned the
sobriquet of Corn" Davis, and II sticks TO him
with the tenacity of leech. Now 1t is re-
ported that there 10 an enterprising man in st.
Louis who Is making arrangements to intro
duce popcorn 10 the "benighted" Brtishers,
under the impression that they are ignorant of
the virtues of that "sweet-meat." He is as
woefuly deceived as Corn" Davis was, be-
cause the writer ate popcorn twenty years
ago, long before he had any idea of becoming
AN Amerlcan ciflZan
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Music Gets Away with politics,

The Bexar County Industrial League pro
posed TO hold their rally last night, but the
committee unfortunately took II for granted
that KrIsch hall was disengaged when in reali-
ty II was under regular engagement for must
cal rehearsas on that evening" and as no 9TH
or suitable hall could be obtained, the rally
had to be abandoned. This was very disap-
pointing to the great number Of persons who
went to the place of meeting.
One point was drawn from this which was
very complimentary to the LIGHT. The notice
OF meeting only appeared In that paper, and
yet great number read II and attended. This
shows plainly the value of the LIGHT as an
advertising medium, which is known and ap-
preciated by the principal merchants of the
CITY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Military Notice.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS,
SAN ANTONIO. Oct IL 1884

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TExAs,l
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. IL, 1885. I
Circular No. THE following is promul-
gated for the information and guidance of all
concerned:
at appearing that, Notwithstanding the pro-
visions of paragraph ~ of the regulations
boards of survey often fail to fix the responsl.
hility for loss Of public property by deserters,
and that officers, IN rendering their returns
frequently omit to furnish evidence that
charges for such losses have been made
against the deserters on muster rolls the act
ing secretary of war directs that the atten-
ton OF officers In your department be called
to this neglect, and that compliance with said
paragraph be enjoined, so as to lessen the
vOluminous correspondence on the subject
now necessary TO protect the interests of the
government
Letter from the adJutant general OF the
army, OF September q. 1855, to the command.
ing general, department OF Texas.-L. r. 4e40.
ID. T. 1851
BY Command OF Brigadier General Stanley:
GEORGE ID. RUGGLEs,
Assistant Adiutant General,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
THAT SUNSET TREE.
A Citizen Relates the Remarkable Incl
dent That Makes It Historic.

A CltlZen Relates the remarkable Incl
dent That Makes 1t Historic.
In front OF the Sunset depot is large pecan
tree. II is All old one and has history which
the LIGHT will relate as told by an old citizen:
Thirty years ago." said its Informant, 1.-THE
law was not observed as II is now, for the
simple reason that there were many lawless
person and desperadoes who by reason OF
their boldness and strength. committed
crimes with impunity, the law being unable to
cope with them This led to the formation of
u vigilance committee, consisting of some of
the best citizens, and the criminal who over
came the law had to measure his strength with
it, As result a lynching was not an unfre-
quent occurrence. II was severe remedy,
but a decidedly good one, because the Grimm
ais knew that II was safer to submit to the
regular Judge than to his honor, Judge Lynch.
In 1876 and 1857 there was q notorious des-
perado and horse theft forgot his
name now-but | remember him. No
one knew who he was nor where he came from,
but he was bold daring man. and kept out
OF the meshes of the law for a long time, but
the vigilance committee got after him. On
the morning of the 18th of June, 1857, passed
that Sunset tree" From one of the boughs
was suspended the body Of a man. l looked
at II in horror. although 1t was not the first
time the sickening sight had met my gaze. 1t
was the desperate; on his breast was paper
pinned thereto by mesquite thOrns, on which
was written:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Another Case Of Mexican Abuse,

Tom Brown, an American who was illegally
arrested and cruelty used by the Mexican
police, has been released from the PasO del
NOrtC jail and Immediately crossed over to
FL Paso. This is the story he told to the con
sui:
81 was born in San francisco. My father
was a native American named Charles Brown
and my mother was CalifOrnis Mexican.
was arrested in PasO del NOrte. on the
charge of being drunk. though | never touch
liquor at all. ! was tried and sentenced to
months hard labor on the roads | made nv
escape and was followed to FL PasU, captured
and taken back. They shot at me, dubbed
me with p stOl, put their feet on my neck
and pOundt d my head with rock.
Consul brigham has made detailed alb
strlct of the case, which he will forward to
Secretary Bayard.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Texas Patents.

The following patents we're granted
to citizens of Texas, bearing date Oct.
3, 1886. Reported expressly for this pa
per by Louis Bagger & Co, Mechanical
experts ana solicitors of patents, Wash
ington, ID. Z. Advice free.
W. II. Adams, Fort Mcintosh, Laredo,
revolving target, 350,327.
W: E: Crump, Jr., Sealy, cork extract
or, $50, $50.
NJ. A. Cutter, Galveston, car-window
lock, 350,4lS.
j. S, Edge, Bryan, machine for build
ing and re.rolling wire fences, 350,42
H: 5. Fountain, Marlin, brash boiler,
35O,356.
William Lay, Omaha. motor, 350,257
I: =. Lowry, Bryan, cottOn-planter,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Another Singing Club.

new Swiss society, called the "Alpen
ROcsli, composed ~ twenty-five charter
members. was organized yesterday evening.
The association is intended for mutual assist
anCe and social enjoyment, with the eXpeCta
ton Of drawing all the Swiss residents into
one grand fraternity. The officers for the com
ing six mC":as are: President, A. Styger;
NiccPTesidcnt, l.. SChcrer; Secretary, J. Wun-
derli; cashier, j. MangOd: Librarian, +.
MCrE.
Place of meeting I'D East Houston street.
Announcement of meetings will be made
through the press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Wonderful Cures.

W. d. HOyt q Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists of Rome, Ca, says: We have been
selling DIR. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for two
years. Have never handled remedies thatsel
so well or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures eff
fected by these medicines in this city. Several
cases of pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by the use of few bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, taken In connec-
ton with Electric Btters. We guarantee
them sIways. Sold by A. Dreiss. 1
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
A Great Blood Medicine

ROsADALIs cures scrOfula, swellings, guitre,
skin diseases, liver complaint, rheumatism, &c.
Read the following: 1 have been great suf-
ierer for 10 years, not able to walk from an
injured leg. Have tried many NJ. DIS and
their remedies to little purpose. i believe
ROSADALIS Will cure me. Send me one dozen
b. steamer. Ii was recommended to me by a
friend. have taken two bottles, and find IL
helping me. The druggists who usually keep
it are out of it, and cannot afford to wait the
SLOW arrival of their supplies.
Lake Irena, Florida JOHN I. BEEKs,
Supt. Board of Public Instruction.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Not Entitled to Vote.

The attorney general. in answer to
inquiry, gives the opinion that person
convicted Of felony and subsequently
pardoned is not qualified to vote. The
constitution, he thinks, in the absence
of legislative provision on the subject,
does not permit conviots to vote even
when pardoned by the governor, though
such pardoned convicts are allowed to
testify in courts and sit on juries.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Going for the Prize.

The Belknap Rifles have decided that they
will compete for the military prizes offered by
the Dallas state fair. They will go into bar
racks on Wednesday night and begin active
work. The fair opens on the 18th of October
and closes on the 3lst, of the same month. and
the following prizes are offered: First prize,
500; special prize, $500; second prize, 500;
third prize, 800; fourth prize, $500; fifth prize
500; sixth prize. 500. The Houston Light
Guards are barred from competition and there
fore the Belknaps are satisfied they can take
the first prize,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
HAAS& 0PPENHEIMER,
212-2l4 Commerce Street 212-214


Mrs Phub" Chcsley, Peterson, Clay county,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story,
the truth of which Is vOuChcd for by the resi-
dents of the town: 81 am > years old. have
been troubled with kidney complaint and
ameness for many years; could not dress my
self without help. Now ! am free from all
pain and soreness, and am able to do all my
own houscwOrk owe my thanks to Electric
Bittcrs for having renewed my youth
and removed completely all disease and
pain" Try bottle, only - cents at a. Dreiss'
drug store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

John krictc, lessee of the Metropolitan
saloon, on Commerce street, suddenly left the
city quite unexpectedly yesterday morning,
and amongst other articles which were left In
the haste and hurry incident to u sudden de-
parture, gotten up on the spur of the moment
he left various debts in the city unpaid. J
ROnsC Co. sued out an attachment against
the saloon and fixtures, and il was closed up
The billiard saloon, under the management of
Mr.. Clark is unaffected by the proceedings
against the saloon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
PEOPLES COUNTY TICKET.

Ye Candidates Doleful Song.
The elections that come in the fall,
Ira la,
Will make a hazardous race,
And some of the fellows will bawl.
Ira la,
And others will make big haul,
Ira la,
Whilst some will be out of a place,
Whilst some will be out of place.
And that il the reason they plaintively call
COnfound these elections that come In the
fall.
Ira la. ira la-la. TIA la, ira la-la,
Thus they plaintively call.
Ira la, ira la-a, Ira Ia, ira a-la,
Confound the elections Of fall.
n II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Our Dressmaking Department

is now under the control OF Mesdames
Borden and Gissing, the latter late from
New York, the centre Of fashion. We
are now prepared to make dresses in the
very latest styles and fashions. Our
force In this department we have in
creased very much, and are prepared to
make dresses at much lower prices than
ever before. Haas q OPPENHEIMER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

There isn't a lady in San Antonio, or
southwest Texas who wouldn't exclaim
the above to her husband, II she just saw
those beautiful light wraps and cloaks
for fall and winter wear displayed az l..
Wolfson's. His jersey department Is full
Of the latest novelties in this line, and
they will go at the lowest prices. II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

Hundreds of people in our city suffer
from the effects of bad-fitting shoes, but
whenever you see lady or gentleman
who bought their shoes at Wolfson's,
you will find a person not suffering from
q misfit. His goods are the best Phila-
delphia makes and are guaranteed to fit
perfectly. tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
MY Hat is Out Of STYLE.

Why OF course it is, Mrs. Hint. Mr..
Wolfson has just received his fall and
winter styles and shapes in millinery,
and invites all the ladies to see them be-
fore buying elsewhere. A first-class
milliner has charge Of this ever-increas-
ing department of Mr.. WolfsOn's store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Paint Your Roofs.

BY having your roofs painted well they vii
last three times rs long, and stops up al! 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 aud satisfactorily done. Also
all kinds of house. sign and carriage painting
Best material usCi. Charges reasonable.
S2t2m I. PAsCHE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
important TO the Sick.

When the system becomes enfeebled either
through long illness or mal-nutrition, when
the digestive functions are impaired and en-
Crgy Iags, take "Ragland's STRENGTHENING
syrup compound OF the hypophosphites
which has no equal in the treatment of con-
sumption, bronchitis, general debility and
nervous diseases; during cOnyalescence IL is
Of especial value, giving "tone" to the stom-
ach, and imparting vigor TO the system.
RAGLAND " Co., sole manufacturers and
Antonio, Texas,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For gOvernor-Laurence ). Ross, of McLen-
nan county. For lieutenant. goveTnOr-T. Is.
Wheeler, OF ShackelfOrd. For comptroller.
X. VI. Hall. OF williamson For attOrney-gcn-
cTal-J. :. HOgg, OF Smith. For treasurer, +.
X. Lubbock, of Galveston. For superintend-
ent of instruction Oscar II. Cooper, of Har-
ris. For supreme judgc-R. K Gaines, of La
mar. For congress, 10th dIstrict-Joscph d.
Sayers. OF BastrOp. For senator, 18th district
T.. II. Burncy, Of Kerr county,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Warm Bed is Comfortable.

The indications point to pretty cold
winter. Such being the case the public
would do well to examine the remark
ably low prices at which Mr.. Wolfson
has marked his all-wool blankets, quilts
and comforts. He has the largest stock
In the state. II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

During serious run OF whOOping cough
at saltwater, n. Y, the physicians found that
Ackers English Remedy was a positive cure,
and prescribed II freely. We therefore guar
antce it TO cure all coughs especially chronic
cases. Group, asthma and consumption. This
splendid remedy can be had Of RaglRnd Co.,
our agents for San Antonio. TeaXs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Little Ed. For Constable.

Drawer little fellow never stood on two
feet than little Ed. Stevens, the regular
straight nominee for constable for precinct
No. l. He is thoroughly familiar with the du-
ties of the Office, and he win an the bill exact
ly See his announcement elsewhere.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

The remedy was indeed powerful one. and
when IL was understood that the vigilance
committee proposed to treat this class of
criminals in that manner there were few com
plants Of horse theft and crimes of all kinds
had stand back"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Cutting a Cyclone

A son of Adam Spencer. the cOlOred porter
for Wells Fargo & Cos Express office. of this
city, came down to the office the other day
and reported that his father was too ia to be
down to work. when asked what was the
matter with his father he replied that the doc
tor had cut cyclone out of his side. Verify
the Odd man is in IA bad way, but that doctor
accomplished very dangerous operation
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
zottarelli Orchestra.

This wc-known orchestra is prepared TO
furnish first class music for balls, parties,
weddings, etc. Satisfaction warranted. Ad-
dress, so Acequia street, San Antonio, Texas.
+. ID. ZOTTARELLI, Leader.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Courthouse Gossip.

The only topic discussed is the mule
ticket that was put forth Saturday
night. and it elected variety of COM
ment. The legislative nominations were
generally pronounced to be dish OF
"skimmed milk" badly diluted.
The nomination Of Wurzbach ia freely
branded as blunder, since he had pre-
vionsly accepted nomination from the
ring and had cast in his lot with that
clique.
Capt. Joe Shelly has taken the field for
sheriff, and says he means to stay. Mr..
james Van Ripper is a warm supporter
of Joe Shelly.
1t is said by the knowing ones, that
Morill Poor will be elected assessor, and
that Ed. Stevens will defeat Fred Bader
for constable
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

Miss Fannie Sheern, a belle of this city,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sheern was
married yesterday to Mr.. ]. T. Burnett.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Father Maloney in the presence of a select
circle of friends, and after that the happy
couple left for a brief honeymoon, carrying
with them the best wishes of many friends In
those good wishes the LIGHT heartily cOncurs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12
Morqan g. 80 nd orster- ID.

Morgan City Fish and Oyster. Co.
Are now open for business, on TreVinO
avenue, and are fully prepared to sup
ply ali corners with fresh fish, oysters
and game, and everything in their line.
Prompt delivery to all parts Of the city.
An oyster bar will be attached where
the biyalves will be served on the half
shell and in all styles. Hotels, restau-
rants and families supplied. 9-7-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

Sixteen colonies of Cyperian bees, with fix
lures. Very cheap. Apply at No. llI5, North
Flores street. Oi~lm
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Wood For Sale.

Best post oak wood for sale at 4.75 per
cord delivered Send orders to NJ. Bas-
tian 30l, Blum street. II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

b1-Subscribe for the WEEKLY LIGur
Oaly 81 q year.
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Programme of Travis Park Concert.

Programme of Travis Park Concert
|. March, "Nibelungen". ...... Wagner
2. Selection from Opera "Maritana'....
.................... Wallace
3. Waltz, 1.-The First Kiss" Lamothe
1. Selection, "Stabat Mater. Rossini
8. Selection from Opera, civilian
Tell". Rossini
Music by the Sth cavalry band. Will
liam Marx acting chief musician.
Wednesday, October 18th, 8 p. N.
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