San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-02

State Superintendent OF Education
o. ii. Cooper will address the citizens
tonight In the county court room.
The Washington was crowded last
night, and Shaoklett raked In the
shekels as usual.
Miss Annie Howard, who chsperones
the lady walters at the Fashion, wac ua-
usually happy last night. Business was
good.
First PresbyterIa church, services
tomorrow morning at ii o'clock prepare
tory to the communion on Sabbath. j..
W. Neil, pastor.
"A lodge OF Elks has been talked OF
In San Antonio. Now 1t Is about time
to start one, and a meeting should be
called.
-Chas. Keffee gave Policeman Miller
a black eye when the latter arrested
him at the Sunset depot yesterday for
being drunk and disorderly.
"A West Commerce street butcher is
reported as having killed his horse this
morning by choking him to death with
rope halter.
Greek George claims that the little
"rumpus' between himself and Graham
was caused by Graham demanding
money OF HIN to make match with
Ross.
"A prominent official and WELL
known theatrical man, came near having
little boxing match last night while
waiting to see the champions.
Officer Sefiel, II be wanted to, might
be able to wrestle either OF the three
champions now In the city, or all to-
gether.
The newspaper reporters are having
q hard, dry time, handling the wrestlers,
but 1t won't last long, boys. Keep up
courage.
Don't fail to see the great "dsnoing
spider" at the Washington theatre. II
-Wanted.-Three basque and skirt
makers, at Mrs. Deihl's, Alamo plaza. 3t
B. Kiolbassa, 301 Z. Houston street.
corner Navarro. has fresh Whitaker
hams and bacon. 2.296t
opening before having your house deco
rated. 229-6t
ALI members Of the Lone Star Gun
club, are requested to be present at a
meeting next Friday night. 2-29.3t
Fresh teas and roasted coffee, at B.
Kiolbasss. 30l E. Houston street. His
stock Of groceries fresh and complete.
2-29.6t
Some OF the best specially people in
this country, are playing at the Wash
ington, is the reason why this theatre
always has crowded houses. Admission
only 10 cents. 229-tf
The congregation of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church are consider
ing the matter of rebuilding fine
church on the site of their old one which
they now occupy.
"A man was badly beaten over the
head with six-shoOter in house of i'll
fame, west OF the San Pedro Tuesday
night, though no arrests were made on
account oft.
Il. +. Stevenson q Co., No. 237 Com
merce street, would respectfully request
purchasers of wall paper and window
shades to await the arrival Of our stock
before buying elsewhere. 2-29-6t
Call at b. Kiolbassa for fresh butter,
eggs, and all kinds of canned goods at
bed rock prices and promptly delivered.
No. 3Ol +. Houston street, corner Ma
vsrro. 2-29 Ct
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.. Lester mourn the
death of their son, George Grover, aged
% months.
The ladies lunch on Commerce
street, for the benefit of the Paine
Methodist church, is continued today.
MIR. Ed. W. Manning, a st. Louis
travelling salesman, died yesterday from
consumption at No. 342 East Commerce
street.
On and after the 10th of March. a
through train will be run between San
Antonio and Corpus Christi.
ID. Coulson, the dairyman who has
sold his ranch near the city, has bought
E. r. Lanes ranch, Eear Cotulla, for
$4,000.
MIR. Il. A. Bum, yard master OF the
L, & &. n. railway in this city, was mar
ried last night to Miss Ola w. Mills, q
young lady living on the west side of the
city
The incandescent lights to be put
up In the Maverick hotel are the West
inghouse Alternating system; not the
Edison system.
Miss Matte Pettus, Of Goliad, is Sc
riously i'll at the st. Leonard hotel and
her mother, Mrs. Sarah Pettus, and sew
eral relatives are now here from GOliad
to attend her bedside.
The funeral services over the re-
mains Of the late Mrs. A. l. Lockwood
occurred this morning from the residence
and from st. Mary's Catholic church.
The large edifice was filled with the
mourning friends and relatives of the
deceased and the services were very
solemn and impressive.
Two women who saw the wrestling
matches taking place this week, ere so
enthusiastic on the subject OF athletic
sports since that they have made a
wrestling match between themselves,
which will come of soon in a private
room selected for the purpose.
Lew Baker, a very popular comedian.
with his charming" little wife, "Miss''
Effie st. Clair, are playing four weeks
engagement in the city. Miss st. Clair
has an excellent soprano voice and her
notes are clear and sweet as birds.
Miss st. Clair Is booked with a good
travelling company next season.
Greek George says he likes San An
tonic, and expects to stay here for some
time, and possibly engage in some bust
ness here. He says he does not desire TO
wrestle any more for money, but lie
willing to wrestle for the medals or
championship, provided the receipts be
devoted to any charitable purpose.
The Vanderbilts are said to have made
a combination to put up Mr.. Depew's
salary as president of their joint rail-
roads to figure of unusual spleDdor, on
condition that he should refuse to be a
candidate for president OF the United
States.
County Association.