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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Chas. Carter, of Comfort, is at the
Central.
C.. c. Pierce, Esq, of Laredo, is in San
Antonio.
w. II. May, big sheepman from
Encinal, Is here.
Mr.. X. +. Chapman has returned from
trip to the Pecos.
J.F. Short, a prominent "man OF the
road" is doing our city.
Colonel A. J. Pickett, a leading citizen
OF Floresville, IL In the city.
II. w. Chapman, a prominent citizen
of Pleasanton, is In the city.
Major Bethel Coopwood, Of Austin, is
here attending Federal Court.
Leo Tarleton, Esq, Is absent from the
city, attending court at Kerrville.
Nat Sulzbacher, of Eagle Pass, is in
the city, shaking hands with his numer-
Gus friends.
Mr.. Henry Rheiner, of this city, re-
turned from Saltillo, Mexico, yesterday,
whittier he went to work on the opera
house.
County Judge WurZbach and wife,
Mrs. VIM. Hoefling, ST., and the Misses
Emma Degen and Hedwig Becker, left
for visit TO Providence, Rhode rsslnd,
this morning.
w. A. Shaw, representing w. A.
Shaw & CO., publishers Universal Busl-
ness Guide, blank book manufacturers,
stationers and general publishers, Gal
weston, Texas, called on the LIGHT to-
day.
Charley Bright, the irrepressible and
good-humored representative of the I'M
terrified west, Is in town. Charley says
he only came down to this country to
steal few horses and see q few old
friends In Santone.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
Recorders Court.

But three cases were tried in the Recorders
court this morning, but being contested,
proved very cloud" and consumed good deal
of time.
Wiley Rivers case, for using insulting Ian
guage TO brother cOlored man, called forth
numerous witnesses of his color, and il seems
that no two saw the trouble alike.
Summed up, the evidence was sky-west and
crooked but his Honor concluded that enough
had been shown to establish Wiley's guilt, so
he compromised with the defendant in behalf
of the city, for s..
Mrs German, a lady speaking language
not at all belieing her name, was charged
with cutting the finger of Il little boy named
Samuel Oppenheimer. She lives in the same
yard with Oppenheimer's mother, and the
trouble grew out OF the division of n clothes
line. owned Jointly by the families. The
charge was not proven and the case was dis
missed.
Jeff Edwards, cOlOred, was charged with
actually being intoxicated, and nOtwithstand-
ing his protest that he was only indisposed, his
honor saw enough to convince him of the
truth of the charge, and the usual was de-
mauled
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
BUSINESS SPARKS.

"A. Kahn & Co. sell lots of goods be-
cause they sell them cheap. 5-5-tf
When you need any job printing call
around and get prices at the LIGHT
office.
Acute neuralgia, no matter how Sc
we're, is instantly cured by st. Jacobs
Oil.
"A. Kahn Il Co. are selling good mat
tress ticking at &c per yard. Good
towels Of soc per d0z.
"A. Kahn & Co. sell better low
quarter gents shoe for Sl.5O than any
other house in San Antonio. 5-5-tf
Plymouth Rock and Light Brahma
fowls and eggs for sale from pure bred
stock. 80 SOledad street, A. r. Hurley.
3-6-lm
Every first-class dealer sells Opera
Puts cigarettes. Avoid injurious imi-
tations. +4-7-lyS5
"A. Kahn & Co. have Just received
another shipment of some nice nuns
yelling at &c per yard. 5-5-tf
-Pancost & Son, have Just received
another lot of choice summer clothing.
Big men, take notice; we will give you a
tit. 5-5-tf
BD Bear In mind that Frank }. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber, at
the International and Great Northern
depot. Silly
DIR. i. V. Weathers, acute and
chronic diseases speciality. Graduate
Of Jefferson, (Phila.) college, 1866. Office
at Nette's drug store; telephone lis.
3-6-2m
Why buy elsewhere your Horseshoe
and Square Meal where you can get
them at 40 cents per pound at Wuifps
cigar store? Left
"A. Kahn q Co. have just received
500 pieces of Victoria lawns at sc yard.
1000 doz. ladies fancy bordered handker-
chiefs at 25C per doz. 5-5-tf
you want to buy or sell any kind
OF stock or real estate, go to Chavez,
NORM q Mateu, South Flores street.
They will deal squarely l-2-tf
The most popular cigarettes are the
Opera Pufis at popular price. 4-7-ly
X. X. X. stands for Kay's Kentucky Kure
or Liniment, which is made by an old Ken
lucky horse doctor, and is perfect blessing
to man and beast for all purposes a linimeBt
can be put to. Sold by +. Kalteyer a Son.
Chavez, NORM & Mateu have taken
charge of the stock yard on South Flores
street, south Of Military plaza, where
they will do commission business, buy
ing and selling all kinds Of stockl-9 If
In order that sufferers may know
that Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets will al
ways cure them. Ragland & Co., and
II. l.. Fowler emphatically say that If
the Tablets do not relieve every case of
Dyspepsia, Constipation, Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Heartburn, etc, they
do not want any pay. The physicians
say they are the finest combination that
can be found. Price Is cents. 3
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White flannel suits and white duck
pants at PancOast & Son. j-5-tf
The Mexican flag was unfurled to
the breeZes at the consulate this morn.
ing.
-PancOast & Son keep all the novel
ties in clothing, hats and fine furnishing
goods. 5-5-tf
"A new cockpit Ia being erected in
connection with the saloon on the cor
ner of DolorOsa and Laredo streets.
Colonel John +. Camp this morning
effected sale OF COO head Of horses to
northern parties at satisfactory terms.
The youngest child OF Mrs. j. A.
Fraser fell from the gallery OF Mrs.
Tobin's residence last evening and was
slightly injured.
"A fellow by the name OF Smith got
shot this morning across the San Pedro:
lie was going out hunting, and, OF
course, had to procure ammunition.
The County Treasurer paid for the
bridge over the San Antonio river at the
San Jose road to-day. Both bridges are
now paid for and cost Sll 200.
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Building Permits.

Frank Keller, lumber dwelling, east
side South Flores street, First ward, to
cost, 500.
w. II. Cade, lumber kitchen, south
side Burleson street, Third ward. $50.
w. M. McCarty, lumber addition, cor
ner Burleson and Centre street, Third
ward, Sl25.
II. j. Weir. lumber stable east side
San Pedro avenue, Second ward, $l25.
A. Grimm, lumber dwelling north side
Carmargo street, Fourth ward, $175.
B. H. Taylor, lumber dwelling cor
ner Pecos and Zsvalls streets, First
ward, 5000.
w. G.. Erps. lumber warehouse. east
side avenue e, Third ward, to cost
$500,
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Patent Stone ManteIs.
Proposals for Fuel, Forage and Straw.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTT OF TEXAS, J
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
San Antonio Tex NAV l. 1886

OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
San Antonio, Tex, May l, 1886.
CEALED PROPOSALS. in triplicate, subject
- to usual conditions, will be received at this
Office or at the Offices of the Quartermasters at
the following named posts, until II O'Clock,
noon, 90th meridian time, on the LIST day of
June, 1886, at which time and places they will
be opened in presence of attending bidders, for
furnishing and delivery of Fuel, Forage and
Bedding at the several military stations in
Texas during the fiscal year commencing July
|, 1886, as follows
Wood, Charcoal, Bituminous Coal, Grain, Hay
Brown, Clark, Concho. Davis, Mcintosh and
Ringgold; Camps at Del Rio, Pena Colorado,
Rice, Langtry, Santa Maria, Edinburg, Nevilrs
Springs, Eagle Pass; and stations at Abilene,
Maria, Murphyville, The Lakes. Pena, San
Domingo, San Janita and Lone Tree.
Preference will be given to articles of domes-
tic production and manufacture, conditions of
price and quality being equal and such prefer
ence given to articles of American production
and manufacture produced on the Pacific
coast, to the extent of the consumption re-
qulred by the public service there.
Blank proposals, and circulars giving full in
of contract, will be furnished on application
posts named.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked: Proposals for - at -" and
addressed TO the undersigned. or to the re-
spective Post Quartermastcrs.
J. g. C. LEE,
Major and Chief Quartermaster.
mayl-34-5-2S2 20
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Ice Cream Party.

An ice cream party was given last
night by Miss Nita Cotton, at the resi-
dence Of her parents on Eighth street.
Dancing was enjoyed by the large COM
pany until a. m. Refreshments of ice
cream, cake and lemonade were served.
Among the ladies and gentlemen pres
ent were the Misses Ida. Annie and
White, Miss Lawrence, Miss Wefing,
Augusta Kurka, Mrs. Bergstrom, Mrs
Heustis, and other ladies and Messrs.
Bergstrom, Conrad, Vogt, Wefing, Holm
green, Hsneisen, Cotton, Lawrence,
Boutwell, Lambert, Smith and others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05

One of the finest establishments that San An
Gallery of c. II. Mueller, at 2O5 Commerce
street. Here can be had artists and draught-
mems materials, of both domestic and i'm
ported kinds. Engravings, 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 flow
ers in large assortment. Mr.. Mueller re-
ceives direct from factories large shipments of
paints, oils and other material in that line as
well as window glass and fine domestic, and i'm
ported decorative wall paper are specialties in
his establishment. L2-l3-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
JOHN !. DEEhS,
Supt. Board of Public Instruction.
What Locality is Exempt

From malaria? In city and suburb. village
and hamlet, in the mining districts of the
West the bottom lands of the South, in regions
tecmng with the fruits of husbandry, in
trackless wastes inhabited by half-naked saw
ages il exists. But travellers, sOjourners, old
settlers, all who are liable to ii, can uproOt
from the system the diseases to which it gives
birth, or prevent them, with HOstetters Stom-
ach BitteTs. Chils and fever. bilious remit
tent, dumb ague and ague cake, are each and
all overcome by this potent and searching
specific. 1t is not less efficaciOus for liver
complaint, dyspepsia and COstiveness, all
ments not unfrequently complicated with ma
larial attacks. rheumatism, kidney and blad-
der troubles, and a want of vital strength, are
tite and sleep, always seriously impaired by
the nervous disturbance and biliOusness con-
sequent upon fever and ague, are invariably
restored by the Bitters. 5-4-lw.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
MARKETS.
Reported expressly for the LIGHT, by S. S.
Floyd & Co., q Soledad Street:

Reported expressly Tor tho LIGHT, by 5. 5.
Floyd & Co., q Soledad Street:
CHICAGO. May 5.-Grain and provision mar
ket-Wheat, June, dull, S01Sc. Corn, June,
dull, 36sSc. Pork, June, dull, 9.l7h. Lard
June, dull, 5.95. Receipts-Wheat 500 bushels.
Corn, 5000 bushels. Hogs, 1900 head.
Shipments, Wheat, l3,000 bushels. Corn, 5000
bushels.
NEW YORK, May b.-Spots quiet; middling
9l4c. Sales 34 bales Futures steady. Sales
1880 bales. May, Q. 266b9 "a; June 9.32653 80;
July 400 a: August Q. 5ld9 52; September
9.3SI9. 40; October 92OG9 %; November Q. l76
Us; December o l9ds 81; January $500 2s;
February 9. 80; March Q 4@9.49
NEW YORK. May 3. - Stock Market -
Northwestern. l06A; Delaware and Lackawan-
ma, l22l4; st. Paul, S3A.
LIVERPOOL, May 5.-Cotton-Spots,. firm;
middling, 318d; Orleans, sad. Sales, 10000
bales. Receipts, 1900 bales, American, 1900
bales. Futures, dull May-June, 5.O bid;
June-July, 6.0 bid; July-August 500 sold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
A Brace Game.

A hard story is told about prosecut-
ing attorney Of Atasoosa county, who
hit upon plan to Increase his fees by get
ting up a game of draw-poker among
the lawyers and some of the witnesses
attending court, himself taking hand.
After taking the names Of all the play
ers he went before the grand jury and
cad the whole number, himself included.
indicted for gambling. The yictimized
individuals are very indignant, and
young newspaper man who was cajolled
into the game promises to make it in
teresting for this legal sport should he
run for an Office at the next election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05

DR.. Robert Newton, late President of
the Eclectic college Of New York, and
formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, used DR..
VIM. HALLS Balsam very extensive in
his practice, as many of his patients,
now living, and restored to health by
the use of this invaluable medicine, can
testify. He always said that so good
remedy ought to be prescribed freely by
every physician as sovereign remedy
in all cases of lung diseases. 1t cures
consumption. and has no equal for all
peOtoral complaints.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
The Bon Ton Restauranl.

Mr.. c. Henry takes this method to in
form his many friends and the travelling
public that he has fitted up a restaurant
at No. 2l0 Aoequla street, opposite the
Alamo Cement Company. where he will
be ready to furnish flrst-class meals at
all hours during the day. From an in
spection of the establishment 1t is no.
ticed that the appointments are all first
class. The dining room, pantry and
kitchen are all fitted up in elegant and
practical style. The tables will be sup
piled with everything the season brings,
and polite walters are in attendance.
A number OF fine furnished rooms In
connection with the establishment. I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
Petroleum V. NasbY.

D. r. Lpcke, Petroleum V. Nasty,
editor Toledo Blade, writes: 81 had
on forefnger Of my right hand one of
those pleasant pets. a "run-round."
The finger became inflamed to degree
unbearable and swollen to nearly twice
its natural size. A friend gave me
Henry's Carbolic Salve. and in 20 min
utes the pain had SO mmuch subsidized as
TO give me fair nights rest, which
had not had before tor week. Them
flamation left the finger in a day |
consider it most valuable article"
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CORE. C OMMERCE AND LIVE OAK SITS.
Telephone No. III. 4-5-6m
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

OFFICE SAN ANTONIO & ARKANSAS PASS R'Y,
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, April 2, 1886. I
In accordance with resolution of Board of
Directors of this company, passed March 81,
1895. meeting of the stockholders thereof Is
called for June 2, 1885, at the Office of the com
PAW in San Antonio, for the purpose of au-
thoriZing the execution of mortgage or trust
deed upon the $3.50 eight hundred and sixty
five miles of railway authorized by amend
ment to our Charter, filed March 20, 1886, TO Sc
cure an issue of ten million dollars in forty
year per cent. gold bonds, TO be issued at the
rate of twelve thousand dollars per mite on
completed road, and also to vote upon an in
crease of capital stock TO Ave million dollars.
U. LOTT, President.
b. +. YoAKUM, Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
The State Shoot.

The indications are that the state
shoot to take place here on the 18th
inst, will be a most successful affair, the
business men having contributed very
literally towards it. Thirty one prizes
will be awarded, and 1000 live pigeons
have already been secured. A large at
tendance is expected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05

respectfully call the attention OF the
ladies to my display of French millinery.
Hats and bonnets made in the latest
styles and at extremely low figures.
speciality in null caps, hats, and bon
nets. Give me trial and secure perfect
satisfaction. NINE. lie PERE,
4-l6-6m 43 Alamo Plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
A Great Blood Medicine.

ROsadalis cures ScrOfula, Swellings,
GOitre, Skin Diseases. Liver Complaint,
Rheumatism, etc. Read the following:
IL have been great sufferer for Is
years; not able to walk from an injured
leg. Have tried many NJ. ID. s and their
remedies TO little purpose. believe
ROsadalis will cure me. Send me one
dozen by steamer. 1t was recommended
to me by a friend. | have taken two
bottles, and find it helping me. The
druggists who usually keep it are out of
1t, and | cannot afford to wait the slow
arrival of their supplies.
Lake lrena, Florida.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05

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-
rhoea. Is cents q bottle. 722-lyr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05

Frank Starr desires to sell or lease his
fish and restaurant stand on West Com
merce and Trevino streets. Object OF
selling is transfer of business" If
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Timothy Winebruiser, %

Gallagher's latest, good for the blues.
You can buy a copy at the following
places Ernest RisChe, opposite Post
office c. +. FrOmmer, opposite Court
house; Baldwin's book store, and at the
LIGHT office. 4-23-tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05

A fine set Of bedroom furniture, Brus-
sells carpet, marble-top tables, rockers,
etc, can be had at bargain by calling
on f. Abrahams, 206 Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
NOTICE.

OFFICE SAN ANTONIO ST. R'Y Co.
April q, 1886.
During the summer, last car on the
San Pedro line will leave the Springs at
1920 p. M, except Saturday and Sunday,
on which days they will run regular till
II p m.
Extra cars can be had at all hours by
parties wishing to remain later.
A. BELKNAP, President.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
CURTAINS And CURTAIN GOODS.

Nottingham Lace Curtains, all latest designs
and choice patterns as low as 81 p per pair.
Scrm Curtain Material at all prices.
See our 81 % Marseies Quilt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT.

800 Pieces Indian Linen. at SIC yard
800 Pieces Indian Linen, fine at Toe yard
$50 Pieces very fine. .... from ~ &c to lSc yard
Also Il very large line of NainsoOks, in small,
medium and very large patterns, at sac, Zoe,
l2c, l5c, 2Oc and &c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
BARGAINS
Dry Goods,
Clothing,
Notions,
Boots
and Shoes
A.KAHN & CO. $,
Main Plaza and ACeQuia st.
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

We are Headquarters on prices, and we
bought a $1,000 bankrupt stock at 80 cents on
the dollar. You can save money by eXamin-
ing our stock.
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at 81 80. worth IS 90
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at 80 worth 10 W
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at 0 80 worth II 80
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at 700 worth Il 90
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at 30. worth l3 90
100 Gents Seersucker Suits at $50. worth 400
l25 Pairs Blue Flannel Pants at 2 90 worth 3 30
Youths, Boys and Childrens Suits,
from 81 80 suit up
300 Pairs Boys Knee Pants ......... at SOC pair
800 Gents Knit Undershirts at DC worth SOC
800 Gents Knit Drawers at 2jc. worth SOC
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DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT,

70 Embroidered Dress Patterns at........Sl 80
70 Embroidered Dress Patterns at ........ 2 30
You can save 40 per cent. by pricing our En-
brOideries, for we have got them very low, in
Hamburg and Swiss, from &c per yard up.
All-Over Lace for yokes and sleeves,
from PC per yard up
1000 Pieces Fancy Dress Lawns. &c
1000 Pieces Fancy Dress Lawns. &c
700 Pieces Fancy Dress Lawns. lat &c
200 Pieces Fancy Dress Lawns. ........at SIC
500 Pieces Fancy Dress LAWNS. at lOc
800 Pieces all shades Nuns Yelling. at &c
It's Pieces Brooaded Cauras ............at I0c
IS Pieces Ottoman Tissue .............at l5c
IS Pieces AlbatrOss, worth 35c at zoe
400 Pieces Ginghams. .. at &c, &c. l0c and Fac
80 Pieces French Sateens. .............at zoe
And many other novelties in Dress Goods too
numerous TO mention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05

80 Special Attention gwen to forwarding
bodies to all parts of the United States. Tele-
phone connection. Calls attended day and
light sally
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San Pedro Springs Restaurant
ALEX HARRIS

Respectfully announces to his many friends in
San Antonio, and the travelling public, that he
has opened, at the above premises, a tirst-class
restaurant. Dishes served to order I'm any
style. Meals at all hours, and the tables fur
nished with the best the market affords. Also
Ice Cream and Sherbet.
Parties, PiCniCS and Balls Provided For.
Polite and attentive walters in attendance,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS

Such as Refrgcrators, Icc-Chcsts, Saloon
Chests, Ice-Crcan Freezcrs, Water-COolers,
Water Filterers, Bath-Tubs, Sprnkhng-POts,
Fly-Traps, FlowerPots, Hanging Baskets,
Croquet Sets, FlOwer-Trainers, FlOwer-Stands,
Fruit-Jars, Jelly-Cans, Wire Dish-COyers, Meat
and Cheese Safes, Fy-Fans, Hammocks Lem
on-SGucezers, Ice Picks, etc, etc.
Get our Spring Catalogue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR
COUNTRY PRODUCE.

Goods delivered promptly to any part of the
city.
gg-A All we ask is II trial to convince the pub
lie that we sell goods at rock-bOttOm prices
and give them the best articles.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-05
OUR BLUE FLANNEL SUITS
Fancy Plaid in CaSSimereS.

We cannot be OutdOne. We have now on
hand 800 pairs Boys Knee Pants, ranging
from 30 cents upward.