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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
DESERTED HER BABE.
A Strange Story Told of San Antonio
Antonio Lady's Doings in
Austin.

"Whst do you known" responded an Austin
visitor in answer to the LIGHT mans en-
quires. Not much, but an event has Just oc-
Cured in our city that may interest your read
ers. The story as far as can gather is simply
this: About six weeks ago well dressed lady
who wore a wedding ring, and whose condi-
ton indicated that she was, or ought to be
married, arrived in Austin and registered at a
hotel there as Mrs Laura Mockert. of San An
tonic. She remained at the hotel for several
days and then she paid her bill and left. 1t
transpired that she had made arrangements
with a colored family living on Colorado
street to occupy u comfortable room and to be
boarded and attended during her com.
ing accouchement: Two weeks ago
girl, but from the first she manifested
no maternal affection for 1t. Indeed il seemed
to her an abhOrred thing instead of being a
pledge of love. On Saturday last she notified
her hostess that she intended returning to San
Antonio, and surprised her by saying that she
intended to leave the babe. 81 don't want it,"
said she, land won't take 1t home; you can
have it," At the same time she indicated that
it would be supported. True to her word, the
mother left the house and parted from her
babe without ever parting look or mothers
kiss. Since she has been gone, one letter has
been received from the mother, in which she
promises to send some clothing The address
given on the letter is sos Commerce street, and
instructions are that letters be addressed to
the care of George MOckert. As far as | can
learn the woman claims to have been
betrayed under promise of marriage
that she forced her father to repair her dam
aged reputation by marriage and that she and
her husband have since separated How far
this is true | cannot say, but the babe is still
with the cOlOred woman, who is much at
tached to 1t, and proposes to raise it as her
own child.
On inquiry in the city the LIGHT man
learned that the woman in question was not
married, and is well known in this city as be-
ing the nominal wife of certain citizen who
is now living with her and is reputed to be the
father of the deserted babe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
IS IT SAFE?
A Board of Expert Survey Appointed TO
Inspect the New Opera-house.

A Board of Expert Survey Appointed TO
Inspect the New Opera-house.
A dirty fling was had in one OF the city
papers, yesterday, at the condition OF
thu new opera house, and the anOny-
nous writer tried hard TO cast doubts
upon the strength and sOlidity of the
new structure. A meeting Of the board
OF directors of the building OF the San
Antonio club was held yesterday after
noon, and the following resolutions
were formulated and passed:
WHEREAS, 1t has been brought to the notice
of the directors of the Opera-hOuse company
that certain persons are circulating reports of
a nature calculated to do injury and great
damage, not only to the company, but to each
and every stakeholder. These rumors and
assertions we believe, come from sources be-
meath the notice of this board and are inspired
by hatred and malice. With desire to do JUS
tice and to counteract any wrong impression
i'm the minds of our citizens and the public
generally; therefore, be II
Resolved, that now and on the completion of
the OpCra-hOusc, and before the said house is
thrown open to the public, that a board of
survey he appointed, viz: the United States
government engineer, the county and city en-
gineers, and other unbiased or competent
practical authority, be asked to inspect, eX-
anime. survey and report to this board in
writing whether in their judgement this
building is safe and capable of accOmmO-
dating the public without injury or detriment
faulty construction or weakness shown in
their report, then the contractors attention be
called to same, and final settlement be de-
ferred until the same has been remedied or
made perfect.
The board of directors can not, nor will
they take notice of, any envious or unkind re-
marks or publications emanatng from per-
sons who are not manly enough to come out
frankly and make charges openly, and above
board, but will continue to ignore them in the
future, as they have already done in the past
The stockholders have invested their money
I'm this much needed Improvement to San An
tonic, without hesitation, with the sole desire
of afOrding the public a house for their re-
creation and amusement, one that they may
be proud OF. All efforts made at this hour TO
throw discredit on them, or their undertake
ing, should be frOwned down, or the motive
and the instigatOr be made to show himself or
themselves to the public. The board is will
ing to deal with facts, but not with idle ru-
mOrs, or malicious gossip, and they invite
criticism from any source competent to deal
with the subject"
After the meeting adjourned, the board Wis
tied the new opera house i'm 4 body. They in
spected the work now going on, and could
find no fault with it. To all appearances the
work is well and faithfully done in every par
ticular. That however, will best be deter
mined by the experts authorized in the above
resolutions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
PERSONAL.

Conductor Albert is still sick at the
Maverick hotel.
A.G. Alice, of Pearsall, is at the st.
Leonard.
Deruty US. Marshal Traynham, of
Austi ], is at the st. Leonard.
RI. Morris, a merchant, OF Devine, is
at the st. Leonard.
Architect MOElfatriok, designer OF
the San Antonio Opera-house, is in the
city from st. Louis.
Mr.. Frank Bernard manager OF the
Milmo ranch, near Corpus Christi, is
visiting the city.
Mr.. w. Ii. Belden, OF Houston, rep
resenting the Travellers Insurance com &.
pany, is In the city on business.
Mr.. Joe and Mrs. Lyons, of Paris, are
in the city for the benefit OF Mrs.
Lyons health.
Mrs. J. Longley and Miss Kate Hep
penstall, OF San Saba, are at the Hotel
Maverick.
Mr.. n. Il. Wilson, a prominent
rancber Of junction City, is at the Men
ger.
Mr.. A. G. Cooper has returned from
st. Louis, where he has been on busl-
ness.
President Lott and Manager Yoakum
have gone down the Arkansas Pass road
OH a tour of inspection.
Mr.. C. A. Mcintyre, of Chicago, has
returned to San Antonio and proposes to
winter here.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Pratt and Miss Clara
Parker, of Chicago, have arrived at the
Menger and propose to spend the winter
In the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
MARRIED AT SEVENTY-sEvEN.
Romantic Wedding Between November
and December Blossoms.

A very romantic cOurtship was ended yes.
terday in the Central hotel parlOr when Mr.
NJ. CrOuthers, a well to do farmer of Senior
PostOffce, AtascOsa county, met and was mar
red by Justice Anton Adam, to Mrs. W. NJ.
Keiser, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Mr.. Crouthers is a small man of perhaps Ia
pounds weight, is II years of age, and is Grip
pied in one arm He was widOwer Mrs
keiser is a stout, healthy woman of perhaps
$50 to 200 pounds weight and aged "a years
She was a widow. The happy couple had
never seen each other until they met few
moments before the wedding, in the hotel par.
Tor. Mrs. Keiser had advertised for a cores.
pOndent with view to matrimony and was
answered by Mr.. CrOuthers. Letters began
passing between them since last May and
after photographs had been exchanged Mr..
CrOuthers sent for his mature bride and the
wedding took place. They ought to give them
reception.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
A Fashionable Colored Wedding.

wedding among the elite of the cOlOred
population took place last night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Lytle in the Fourth
ward. The contracting parties were Miss
Eliza Ann to Mr.. George Craig. The contract
was made fast by the Rev. DR.. Starnes, IN
most impressive manner. A large number of
guests and friends were present. Among the
many presents were:
G Craig. the groom, a St5 bedroom set.
MIR. and Mrs. Jones, fine castor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis, fine castor
Miss Martha Woods. fine cut glass water
Mrs. Louisa Moore, fine cut glass water set.
Mr.. Charles Curkcndall, water pitcher and
vase.
Mrs Mary Dart water pitcher and vase.
Mr.. James Brown, vase.
william Warn, washboard and tea set.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley, ice cream set
Mis-. Annie Hill, Il full table set.
Mr.. Amos Jones, u china cup, saucer and
mug.
MIR. and Mrs. Pines, two flower vases.
Mr.. and Mrs. VancOat, fine slOp set and
lamp.
Mrs. westmoreland, a fine lamp
Mrs. Craig, mother of the groom, half dozen
wine glasses.
Martha and James, sister and brother to
groom, two glass mugs.
Mr. Howard Cotton, one dozen large glasses.
Mr.. Alfred Davis, a silver butter dish.
Mrs. Adline Peterson, fine Chinese vase
and stand.
Miss Nancy Janehilljohn, two vases.
Mrs. Louisa SOuthall, two vases.
Mrs. Jane johnson, fine cut glass cake
stand.
Miss Lille Guienther, half dozen glasses
and cream set.
Mr.. Nicherson, a cream set.
Mrs. Fannie Henderson, half dozen glasses.
Mrs. Ellen BOyed, a fine cake basket
Mr.. James Shepard, cake basket.
Mrs. AIRY Brown, waiter and dish.
Mrs. Molle Craig, a butter dish.
Mrs. Dial, Il half dozen cream plates.
Mrs. Butler a half dozen plates.
Miss ldel Wallace, half dozen towels.
Mary and Isaac Chestnut, one dozen nap
kns.
Mrs. Daniels half dozen napkins.
Mrs. Susan Smith. a fine comfort
Mrs. Louisa Small, a broom and lamp.
Mr.. John Craig, fine lamp.
Mrs. Jane Lee, a cream set.
Mrs. S. Howard. fine dress pattern.
Mrs. Guienther, table cloth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
Twice Married.

1t is not such an easy matter to get
married in Mexico as 1t is In Texas. The
law does not recognize the right Of the
church to legalize marriage, and the
church does not recognize the rights Of
the law In that respect. Therefore, good
Catholics, to have legal marriage, must
and one In the church. Thus when
John woessner, the American consul in
Saltillo, now In this city on his bridal
tour, married Miss Adela Martinez In
Saltillo by law, he had again to wed her
in Laredo according to the rites Of the
church, before he could be considered
her husband. This makes marriage In
Mexico an expensive and troublesome
thing, but of course the pleasure is
worth the penalty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
Veterinary Science at Harvard.

Naturally, the establishment Of
veterinary school at Harvard has helped
to dignity the horse doctors calling
when represented by the possessor OF its
diploma, though conservative gentlemen
have sometimes poked fun at the sys-
TEN. The late Francis 4. Parker liked
to point joke with comic reference
to IT, On one occasion, when allusion
was made to the assistant professor at
the Harvard veterinary school-"Oh ]"
said Parker, CHATS the fellow that
sleeps in the stable over the horses, isn't
it?''- Boston Globe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

A very interesting meeting Of Sec
tion Bexar County Industrial League
was held last evening and some lmpOr-
tant business was done.
A growing nuisance on our streets
are the coats and clothing hung out over
the sidewalks on our principal streets by
our enterprising merchants, so low that
passers-by have their hats knocked of
In the mud. Another nuisance is the low
flying banners and other stuff hung
across the streets.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

T. T. Tee failing to pay occupation taxes as
"a lawyer, continued and alias warrant or
dered.
+. Bcrna drunk and disOrderly, S..
L. ". Cook, drunk on the street, s..
Win. Glover leaving his team alone, dis
missed.
Nathan Sparks, striking, 81.
VIM. McGrant, refusing to pay hack fare,
fined 81
Flomenio Ogin, carrying butcher knife,
continued.
VIM. Perkins, striking with "A stone, fined
SO
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

The LIGHT has seen the Fashion pro-
gramme for the coming week, COM
mencing on Monday night, and it is be-
yond doubt strong one. Misses Nellie
Erne, May Miller, May Marie, Anna
Earle, the Heating sisters are all assigned
appropriate parts, and John J. Burke,
Frank Hughes, Arthur Stiles, Tom Will
liams and Mike Brannon will also ap-
pear. The dramatic end of the pro-
gramme is good. "The Enchanted
Closet" and its wonders will be present
ed. The farce Of the -Four Black Noses
will be played, and as concluding
piece McLane's watch Dog" will send
the boys home in good humor. Grace
McLane, Annie Earle, Den Howe, J. j.
Burke and y. A. McLsne are In the casd
and good performances may be reliet
upon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

Mr.. J. NJ. Norris, an old resident of Rome,
Ca, says that he had been badly troubled
with Kidney Complaint for great many
years and with Eczema for three years; at
times could scarcely walk and had tried many
remedies without benefit, until he began tax
ing Electric Bitters and amounting his hands
and feet with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. This
treatment afforded him great relief and he
strongly recommends Electric Bitters to ali
who suffer with Kidney Complaints or need a
Blood Pusifier Sold by A. Dreiss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
Lizzie Evans Comedy Company.

Lizzie Evans Comedy Company.
WIN. Duffy, the popular business
Miss Evans will give two performances
nights. October Both and 3lst, playing
"Seasands," Saturday night, and
"Fogg's Ferry" Sunday night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
Religious.
Editor LIGHT:

Editor LIGHT:
SIR-You are informed for your and
the public's benefit that DIR. j. g. Starnes
will deliver q lecture to the Sabbath
school Of the Second Baptist church
(colored) tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock. The generous public are cor
daily invited, and scholars ae reques-
ted to assemble promptly.
Respectfully, WIN. BUMBRY,
Superintendent Second Baptist Church.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teething. 1t sooths the child, softens
the gums, alleys all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for diar-
rhpa. 2b cents bottle. 7-H-lyr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

This well-known orchestra Is prepared to
furnish iirstclass music for balls, parties,
weddings, etc. Satisfaction warranted. Ad-
dress, 80 Acequia street, San Antonio, Texas.
y. ID. ZOTTARELLI, Leader.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered Here and There by the Local
Reporters.

day by the clerk.
The monthly school examinations
begin next Friday in the public schools.
The water pipe on San Pedro ave-
nue. bursted last night.
The working man blanks" on the
"Light" every time.
The Workingmen's club will meet
tonight at Krisch hall.
-DulInig is putting q brim on his
waterwOrks hat"
-Colored mass meeting at Krisoh hall
next Wednesday night.
Red Star Cough Cure is efiicacious
and magical. No poisons. Price 20
cents.
Mr.. Frank Ruiz is again in the en-
joyment Of parental honOrs. 1t Ia girl
this time.
Never put of till tomorrow what
can be done to-day" Cure govt with
st. Jacob Oil.
Jose CassianO was serenaded by the
Mexican band at twelve O'Clock last
night.
The democratic club Of precinct rs
met last night at Garroni's hall, and
Modesto Torres presided.
"A great many of the delegates are
becoming i'll from the unaccustomed
heat and the change of diet.
Section 6, of the Bexar County In
dustrlal League, meets tonight in the
knights of Labor hall.
Huntington has been invited to adj
dress the Brakemen's convention. Gould
and Hoxie have also been invited.
The janitor of the old Fourth ward
public school denies that q meeting was
held In that building on Thursday night.
"A barbecue will take place at the
CARA crossing of the Medina tO-mor-
row in favor Of the peoples ticket.
The San Antonio Ice company have
received q fresh supply Of genuine Ber-
wick bay oysters. No limitations. 1t
Try that oyster soup at the Revolv-
ing Light tonight. tt
"A roll for turkeys will take place at
the Fourth Ward Bowling clubs alley
tonight.
The water pipes bursted at the cor
ner of Concho and BLena Vista street
last night.
The Mission Garden Bowling alley
is completed and bowling will take place
tomorrow night.
An Italian named Rubiola, while in
toxicated last night, lost his horse and
wagon, which was afterwards found by
the police.
The Bexar County Workingmen's
club has been resurrected, and will hold
a II Getting next Wednesday night. Who
resurrected 1t?
The Texas Stockman and Farmer
will have a wigwam at the Dallas fair
and will keep therein several Of the pro-
ducts of this section OF the country to
show the Dallas people.
The gold watch lost some time ago
by friend Of Mr.. Ceryantes and be-
longing 10 tnst gentleman; mas geen re-
covered IRON the party WHO stole it'
The delegates are invited to attend
the concert by the Eighth Cavalry band
and the Swiss society at Mission garden
tonight NO admission VIII pe charged
tue uelegates'
"A Mexican laborer Of street contrac-
tor Marshall's force on Romano street,
was seriously injured yesterday even
express wagon ana knocking MIN down.
Mr.. Mahncke extends a cordial invi-
tation TO the delegates and their friends
TO visit his concert garden tonight. No
admission charged delegates.
Soma colored constituents of a
"rinp', held a secret meeting last night
among whom was Albert Richardson
the knocked. out slugger of Krisch hal,
fame.
Section .. of the Bexar Comfy In
dpstriaI League. dissolved last niobt
because il did not approve of the action
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

When you want any printing done
just call around to the LIGHT Office, or
ring us up by telephone. 9-27-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTES.
And Other Interesting items, Gathered
Around Town by Reporters

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

When the blood becomes poisoned or over
charged with waste-matter 1t begins to purify
itself through the medium of the skin, caus-
ing boils, pimples and various eruptive dis
eases; and instead of going around with your
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

Cigar Store for Sale.
On Commerce street bridge. Good reasons
for selling. Inquire of c. II. HART.
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lie Clair and Russell appear in Turner
hall on Sunday and Monday in their side
splitting comedy, "a Practical joke"
and should attract large houses. lie
Clair is admittedly one Of the cleverest
impersonators on the stage, and Russell
ranks high as a comedian. Some funny
singing and good dancing are inter-
spersed through the play, and portion
OF the second act is in German and
funny enough to tickle our Teutons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

s6y-For everything needed in the lum-
Der line, call on Y. j. Bethel, at Inter-
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trally located. Inquire of 7. b. JOHNSON, at
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A Denial.

The following appeared recently in the Ex-
press:
Contractors and builders may be interested
in knowing that the contract for building
residence in Maverick grove for Mr.. Frank
Grice has been let to Mr.. Z. T. Shields, Mr..
Remann failing TO enter into contract on his
bid. Mr.. Guenther, the architect, has been
kicking himself, metaphOrcaily, because. as
he says, when Rcimann failed to come to time,
and the architect opened the envelope sup
posed to contain Remnants mOrey or check,
as a forfeit deposited with the bid, the en-
velope aforesaid was found to contain only
blank paper"
The contractors having requested me to
make the following statement in the interest
and for the benefit of themselves and the
guidance of the public, have consented to do
so and hereby state that Mr.. K. Guenther told
me that If the building could not be built for
81 30, he would build IL himself. He then said
to me: "Give me figure according to that,
and ] will require no deposit from you and will
allow you to withdraw at any time you may
wish" This explains why my bid contained no
forfeit. | would have signed the contract
according to my bid. but not when Mr.. Guen-
Their added TO and changed the plans and speci-
ficatiOns, which a look at them will prove he
did, two distinct handwritings being seen on
the papers.
If Mr. Guenther is not satisfied with this
short exposure of the kind of work going on
in his office we can furnish the public with
great deal more Of the same sort "Berliner
Windbeutel."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
GUS A. REMAIN,

Sworn 10 and subscribed before me this sd
day OF October. 1885. ANTON ADAM,
Justice of the Peace and ex-Ofhcio Notary
Public Bexar County.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

What Turner Opera-house and the Fash
ion will Offer Next Week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23
HALF THEIR VALUE.

As these goods were bought at the great and
we'll known Bankrupt Sale Of Ticker, BaSg & Co.,
of New York City, and in order to introduce our
EXTREMELY Low PRICES AND BARGAINS. we will
present you for each and every dollars worth Of
goods purchased from us one ticket to our Grand
and Second Annual Christmas Donations, which
consist of the following beautiful and useful
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-23

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bodies TO all parts of the United States. Tele-
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