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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Fashion Theater.

An excellent performance is being
given nightly at this place of smuse-
ment, consisting of variety olio OF ex-
ceptional merit and the romantic drama
OF Robert Macaire." In the drama
Mr.. J. J. Burke displays his wonderful
comedy and pantomime powers. his
facial work being simply marvellous.
Next week a complete change 10 prom
ised,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
An Underground opium Den.

For some time past Chinsman oeou-
pied an iron-clad building on the lot sd-
Joining that occupied by Mr.. Frank
Teich, on Houston street. Recently the
Chinaman sold the iron-clad building TO
n German citizen, and on going there to
take possession, was surprised to lind
that the artful ChiDamsn had dug Gel
lar below the laundry that he hsd run
In the iron. clad. 4 he fumes OF opium
still were dominant, and there can be no
question that an underground opium
den was ruo at that place, which WAS
known OF by the local reporters at the
fimp
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
County Clerks Records.

W. NJ. Ysndell to Jas. B. Shepherd,
for $4,000, one-half OF "a feet front, on
Houston street, opposite the Vance
homestead. This runs back l52 feet and
has improvements thereon.
J. B. Shepherd to Sam Maverick, one
half OF "a feet, the same as before, next
the old Alamo Literary hall, for $2.0C0.
+. o. DeHymel and wife to Joseph
Jones, for $3.50, stock OF goods. fixtures.
cto, lately claimed by Harry Fowler, OF
the drug store on Houston street.
VIM. NJ. DRrst and wife to Mrs. L. W.
Holt, for 81, 400, the lot with improve
nents, 80 feet front, on San Pedro Ave-
nue., north Of Capt. Samuels' property.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Has his Own VINEYARD

Capt. N. Maokey has purchased from
Nat N. Stukes, Of Saltillo, Mexico, his
whole stock of seven thousand choice
two year old Perez grape vines. These
he intends planting at his ranch on the
Calaveras, and at his seaside residence
at Corpus Christi. Capt. Mackey intends
to pay especial attention to this indus
try, believing that 1t will be most
profitable one.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

In this court today the case OF the
State VS.. Jemims Forbes, colored,
charged with theft over $50 was dis
missed by the district attorney.
The case against Give Crosby,
charged with swindliDg by overdraft,
was next dismissed peremptorily by
Judge NoonsD.
The next case taken up was A. G.
Graves, charged with theft from the
person.
A new divorce case, A. j. Turner vs..
Melinda Turner, has been filed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
The True Method

II curing hsbltual constipation, and liver and
kidney ills, is to avoid the use of the bitter
drastic liver medicines and cathartics and take
only the pleasant fruit remedy, Syrup Of
Figs. 1t cleanses as well as strengthens the
system and does not leave the bowels oostive,
20 that regular habits may be formed and the
invalid restored to health, 1t acts promptly
and effectively; 1t is easily taken. and perfect
y harmless. For sale in 80 cent and 81 90 bot
ties by +. Kalteyer Il Sons. Q
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

The Corpus Christi and Padre Island
HarbOr company WAS organized In this
city last night, with good round sum
to back 1t as capital. Its IncOrpOrstOrs
are John Willett, of Austin, the original
protector of the scheme, which Is not
new to San AntOnians. Associated with
him are Messrs. E. d. l.. Wiokes, A.
BeIknap, John Ireland, of Seguin, Gen.
Walker. of Austin, Ii. p. Bee, c. Hansl
and j. III. French. The object is to build
a big pier at Padre Island harbor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Probate Court.

10 the estate Of Mary Burke, deceased,
the administrative having failed to sell
property and pay claims against estate,
The sheriff was ordered to do so.
Last will and testament OF Henry
Frank, deceased was probated. Mrs.
Henrietta Frank appointed exeoutrlx
without bond. Moses Haas. Sol. Half,
and Sol. Deutsch were appointed apprais-
era
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

A well attended meeting Of the San
Antonio Turn-Verein was held at their
club rooms last night and the admission
fee OF $40 was reduced by vote to So.
Then the following new members, all
young men, were elected: Cbas. and
VIM. Heberer, Chas. Mueller, Edward
Hoyer, VIM. Moede, Hugo Griesenbeck
and Max Schultze.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

Mayor Csllsghan was out this morn
ing inspecting the work on the pavilion
and the West Commerce street improve
ments. He is well satisfied with the
work being done. In the latter case.
however, he has ordered the removal Of
an obstrncting gallery which will be
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Special Notice.

For Sale or Trade--Corpus Christi
Property.
We have a beautiful residence of seven
rooms, barn, stable, and all necessary out
buildings, together with over seven acres of
land, all nicely improved and situated on the
bluf at Corpus Christi. This desirable proper
ty we can sell at the low figure of $780, and
take one-half in improved San Antonio prop
erty. The situation is lovely and everything
in good condition; there is a fine oyster bed in
front and fish tank fifty feet in diameter back
OF house. desirable residence IN every par
tlcular.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

Near the corner Of Alamo and Con-
merce street, stands the well known
pharmacy o. Messrs. Rsgland IL Zen
nedy, popularity known as the City Drug
store. Particular attention lie given to
physicians prescriptions, as Is shown by
their large and rapidly Increasing flee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
NOTICE NOTICE

Crockery. Glassware Lamps, Tin
Ware and French China at
Your Own Prices.
Come In and make your offers on the
above goods. We will not let you go
out. You can buy at your own figures.
We will close out by the last OF this
month. Come aud don't be afraid to
talk. Is I'm GREGORY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Ed. is an Odd-FelloW.

San Antonio Lodge No, IL, l. o. o
F., had an interesting meeting last
night and two candidates we're initiated
in accordance with the beautiful rites
of the order as exemplitied by the excel
lent team. One Of the candidates In
itiated was Mr.. Ed. FrOboese, our popu-
ar cOlDty treasurer,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
The Doub-Turner Wedding.

Miss Emma Doub was married last
night at the residence of Mr. Frank Bel
tel, on Buena Vista street, to Mr.. Ira n.
Turner. After the ceremony, the happy
couple were warmly congratulated by
their many friends assembled, and then
followed an elegant wedding supper
which was heartily enjoyed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Grand Prize Ball.

The Frohsinn Singing society will give
a grand masquerade ball at Krisch hail.
Saturday night, January %, 1888
Tickets so cents, to be had Of Jacob
Weber, or at Charles Sehmidt's saloon,
East Commerce street. Not transfer
able. LIST
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Another Company Chartered.

The San Antonio Coal company has
fled Its charter in the secretary ofstste's
Office, Austin. The capital stock 10 de-
clared at $50, 1000. and the incorporators
are B. Oppenheimer, J. NJ. George, S. Z
futile. A. Belknsp. w. w. Toby, W. W.
Robbins and J. Il. Lytle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
For Rent.

Rock house of four rooms, large lot good
stable, hydrant water; four blocks from opera
house; Sl5.00.
A nicely furnished house, suitable for small
family; house new, and location good. ll5
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Chicken Ranch.

We have 80 acres OF land all fenced; extra
good house, located Just outside OF the city
limits, can be bought for what improvements
cost; terms one-half cash and monthly pay
ments. HAMBLETON, HADLEY Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Coal, Coal

The San Antonio and Indian Territory
Fuel Co, have just received an invoice
Of the Pennsylvania Anthracite Nut and
Egg Goals and Oan fill all orders prompt
ly. Telephone $780, Office at 1. and q.
n. depot. l-lS-4t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Family Pleasure.

Bolton has for sale one fine leather
top surrey. single set OF harness, a brown
IN ARE, suitable for lady to drive. A nice
new years gift. at a bargain. l-ll-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

Henry Rittimann to Annie Peall.
Ira N. Turner to Emma Doub.
J. Bowers to Ele Anna Keeton.
VIM. +. Weeks to NJ. Alice S. Denton
Aloario Castillo to Clara Zuniga.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Ladies'. Attention

We have for sale business suitable for one
or two ladies, in a desirable location, now
paying so per cent on investment; will require
between SO 600 and 5000 capital; owners de-
sire to leave city. We desire you TO investi
gate this, for il is seldom an opportunity like
this Occure
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

Eighteen or twenty fine graded dairy
cows, one fine registered bull, two good
horses, one two-hOrse wagon, one good
milk cart, and 3 good established dairy
route for sale at bargain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Big Horse Market

The Stockman and Farmer, OF this city
says: "Nearly 1000 head Of horse stock
were handled at San Antonio during
1851, which was the largest years busi-
ness ever done here"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
MOrtuary.

Jan. 16.-Joseph Brodhag, aged II
years, white; old age.
Jan. A.-Thos. BOstwrlght, aged 20
years, oolored, typho-pneumonia,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
For Sale.

30 acres of irrigable land, on the San Anto.
MO lver, miles from city, good house and
fences, large river front, with pecan grove;
can be bonght at i value. l04
81 acres, So miles from city, all fenced, 20
acres in cultivation, good house, stable and
chicken house, 700 barrel cistern; price, $1,000;
y cash and time 10 suit purchaser on balance
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

And board, call on Mrs. J. s. Ramsay,
at the Post House, East Commerce
street. l-lG-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Cheap Lots.

We have few large. cheap lots, located
near the Sunset depot and new public school
building.
HAMBLETON HADLEY g. CO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
Natures Own True Laxative.

OwH ~ x561oezVVs
The delicious favor and healthy properties
OF sound, ripe fruit are we'll known, and See
Ing the need Of An agreeable and effective AZ.
alive the California Fig Syrup %. commenced
q few years ago TO manufacture . oonoen-
trated syrup OF Figs, which has given such
seding the bitter drastic liver medicines and
oathartics hitherto In use. II eostive or bill.
Gus try IL For sale IN 70 cents and q bottles
BY y. Kaltsysr D Son. -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
The Devil Fish Described by Hugo

Is not u more tenacious monster than malaria,
whether 1t takes the form of chills and fever,
bilious remittent, ague cake or dumb ague.
Like the octopus Of the story il clasps the
victim in its tentaculR and folds him closer
and closer in a horrible embrace. Attacked
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, however, Il
gradually relaxes its tremendous grip, finally
abandons II, and the quondam sufferer. liber-
ated at last, rejoices in the sense of new born
freedom, engendered by the restoration of
complete health. Dyspepsia. too, ard consti-
patton, those old and remOrseless enemies of
the human family, give ground. and are finally
driven from the field by this Napoleon of
pharmacopRia. Rheumatism suCcumbs to il,
so do kidney troubles. The nerves, when over
strained, regain quietude and vigor by its aid,
and the ability to rect TRANQUILITY and eat with
zest are increased by il. Resort to It in time
and avoid unnecessary suffering. 25-6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25
The Delightful LIQUID I,.xst,v.

Syrup Of Figs 70 q most agreeable and yalu.
able family remedy, as 1t Is easily taken by
old aud young, and Ii prompt and elective in
curing Habitual Constipation and the many
IT'S depending on q weak or inactive condition
OF the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels. 1t scts
gently, strengthens the organs on which Il
acts, and awakenz them TO a healthy activity
For sale by II. KalteYer & Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

--Lost--A ladies gold pin, black en-
ameled and cameoe entire. Reward for
Its return to g. b. Frank, Alamo plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-25

A three-rOom house on Government
.hill. near the new barracks. Address
y. ", LIGHT Office. l-2O.tf
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-24
How 1t Came About.

There is little story to tell about Eliza
beth Stuart Phelps marriage, says the New
York Sun. The bridegroom Is a son of Rev.
DIR. William Hayes Ward, editor of the indie
pendent. Last winter the senior Ward
took up Mrs. Phelps latest work carelessly,"
said this informant, "as he sat in the sane
tum and glanced at one of the pages. He
immediately became interested. and kept on
reading to the neglect of more important
duties, until the time came for him to go
home. He walked to the south ferry with
his mind still absorbed in what he had read,
and he was so distracted with it that in eros
sing the crowded street to get to the ferry
entrance, be allowed himself to be run over
by heavy truck and badly injured. Some
Of his ribs were broken, and for day or two
his life was considered in danger. The
driver who run him down was arrested, but
DR.. Ward declared that no blame was
attached to him.
!" 1t was altogether my own fault he said.
My mind was engrossed with something else
than taking care OF my body just then. or 1t
wouldn't have happened
When the season Of outing came around,
DR.. Ward was barely conyalescing, and his
son took him on yachting cruise. They
stopped at Gloucester, Mass, near which
Miss Phelps has summer residence. and
the neighborhood of which she had not long
before stirred up Immensely by her story OF
Jack" in which the people Whereabouts were
described. and not altogether agreeably. The
Wards visited Miss Phelps. getting an intro
duction through friend, and at the earnest
desire of DR.. Ward who had become greatly
interested in the authoress through perusal
of her works while recovering from the accl-
dent which she had indirectly caused. All
through the past summer the Wards hung
about Gloucester, and 1t became apparent to
observers that this was due to the SON rather
than to the father Although the former
was hardly 35 years old, and Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps Is something like so, their relations
took on an unmistakable aspect of courtship.
The result was the marriage ceremony at the
Phelps seashore cottage, East Gloucester, q
few DAYS ago.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-24
The Photograph VS.. Shorthand.
Lyman H. Nelson in the New York Mail an,
Express.l

Lyman III. Nelson In the New York Mail and
Express.l
Is the shorthand writer's business ruined?
Are the 10000 men and women at present
engaged as amanuenses, court and news
paper reporters to be obliged to look for
''other fields of labor on account Of the
antagonism of this new and wonderful re-
suit Of Edison's brain?
These and other equally consequential
questions are to-day being asked by the
thousands interested. At first sight it ap-
pears as if this new machine would accom-
pish these ends so direful to many, so bene-
fetal perhaps, to more. 1t has been held all
along and daily illustrated in the matter Of
salaries that the stenographer is a mere
machine; that his operations, after the diff
ferent kinds of ''pot-nooks' are learned, are
purely mechanical. Business men seem to
forget that it requires not only brains to
write and brains to read, but brains to lis
ten, too. And this is the first and most dis
astrous weak point about the phonograph.
IL must be remembered that most business
men are not in many senses of the word lit
erary.
1t is difficult to talk good, grammatical
English in prompt answer to a bulky mail,
aud the difficulty is remedied by. backing
aud hlling." by changing words and sen
fences, and oftentlmes by entirely altering
acsicable in the use OF the phonograph.
1t will be impossible to alter or improve. the
phraseology after the words are uttered
Though IL must be confessed that the trouble
after all Is not so much with the machine as
with the man, and when the minds Of men
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-24

become equal to it, the usefulness OF the
ph0nograph will vastly increase.
Business men who can dictate reply ac-
curately and concisely enough upon reading
a letter may utilize the photograph with
some degree of success. But even then there
are sufficient obstacles In the way Of its use
to debar its immediate acceptance. One Of
them is the fact that no economical, reliable
and rapid method OF copying the letter after
IL has been dictated into the wax cylinder
has as yet been presented. Copies Of all
business letters IN this day Of complication
and rush are as matter Of principle retained,
and until this obstacle is overcome 1t is a
serious one.
The wax cylinders are some three or four
inches long and perhaps half as much In
diameter, and these attributes Of the new
conner are greatly to its injury when the
proper filing Of correspondence Is c0nsid-
cred. Along with copying Of letters written
goes the systematic filing Of letters received.
And there are scores OF patented files upon
the market now, the first aim of every one Of
which Is to economic space. According to
the proposed method a man who daily re-
ceiyes fifty letters will have half his Office
filed by them.
Another point against the phonograDh is In
the matter Of time consumed in listening to
the contents as they may be ground out.
Every one knows how much faster one can
read to himself than aloud, and this princi-
pie applied to the question In hand will
oHOW Vic uiHtrtuc6 III tn6 amount Oh Llmo
required In the perusal Of ones mail, by the
ear-reading Of the new process as compared
with the eye-reading Of the old.
In court reporting the photograph will,
when suitable mechanism Is joined for catch
ing the voices In different parts Of the room,
prove valuable auxiliary TO the reporters
notes by being means of verifcati0n as to
their correctness. But even here the stenog-
rapher cannot be dispensed with, for the
phonograph Is still confronted by the objec-
tion that any particular part Of the testimony
cannot readily be found, but IL will be neces-
sary to go over an indefinite amount Of the
evidence before the desired portion Is
reached. And. too, every other irrelevant
noise in the court room would make its I'm
preston upon the cylinder and thus comPli-
cate the record and make 1t less clear and
concise than the shorthand
A host Of other objections might be added /;
but perhaps these are sufficient TO show that
the services OF stenographers will still be as
invaluable as ever.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-24
AN UNFoUcHT DUEL.
How Zach" Taylor Brought jeff
Davis and Major BlsselI to Terms.

A well known lawyer In this city tells a
good story Of ante-bellum times. that, mas
much as 1t Is more or less historical, will
bear repeating, says the New York Herald.
The story is about as follows; 1t was some
where in 1858 or whereabouts. Party feeling
as between the north and south was running
pretty strong. and more especially was this
the case in Washington. where Congress was
then la session. Congressman Fetherstone,
Of Mississippi, saw 1T one day during a
Congressional sitting to refer to the conduct
Of a certain Illinois regiment, commanded by
Major Bissell, at one OF the battles Of the
Mexican war as being "cowardly."
Major Bissell. who was also Congress-
man, was present on the floor at the time.
His ire was reused to the highest pitch, and
on going over TO where Congressman Feth-
erstone stood. he shook his fist in his face
and shouted:
"Cowardly! Why, you contemplate liar,
why don't you refer to the conduct Of the
Mississippi regiment, which all during the
action, and while we were In the thick Of the
hght was more than hall a mile away. and
The Mississippi regiment referred to hap
pened to have been commanded by Colonel
JET Davis, who was also then In Washing
ton, and who when he heard Of Major Bis
sells remarks pInas demanded an apology This
Davis then sent "a friend" TO fix up matters.
The result Of this negotiation was a challenge
for duel. which was to have been fought
the following day.
Zach" Taylor was President at the time.
and as JEFF Davis was his son-in-law. he was
bound that the duel should not come of, and
accordingly issued warrant for Major Bis
sells arrest. Major Bissell was duly placed
under arrest by United States Marshal and
brought before the President
''See here. Mr.. President" said the Major,
you have had me arrested because / am
going to fight duel. Why do you arrest
mer / am not the challenging party. Why
don't you arrest your son-in-law, Colonel
DavisP The southerners will all say that /
avoid the consequences Of fight II you allow
this to go on"
This argument seemed to strike "Old
Zach" who thereupon caused the arrest Of
his son-in-lsw. Colonel Davis. After much
persuasive diplomacy on the part OF tina
President the would-be duellists wera
up.
Both parties are now living. Major Bissell
served with distinction during the late wac
and Is now living In retirement on farm In
Illinois, and every one knows the subsequent
history Of Colonel" Davis.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-24
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