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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
J. H. MARQUART.

Crescent City Boot and Shoe Fac
tory.
Has the largest and most complete stock in
the city, and defies competition with all COM
petitors. The following is partial list:
Gents calf boots from "a upward; boys
boots and shoes of all descriptions, In cali,
grain, button and lace.
A full line of heavy boots, the best in the
market; price $500. Come and examine them.
j. H. MS $3.50 and $500 shoes, in button, lace
and gaiter, are the best in the state; every
pair guaranteed.
A complete stock of gents fine button, lace
and gaiter shoes. They are the finest in the
city. "
In addition to my stock of boots and shoes. !
carry all kinds of shoe polish for ladies and
children's shoes, and the celebrated ct. M"
backing. 80
Orders for any styles of boots and shoes will
De promptly executed. A nice tit and general
satisfaction guaranteed.
Repairing of gents and ladies' shoes and
boots a specially, and attended to with dis
patch and care.
HIS SPECIALTIES.
English lace hunting boots.
The riding boot.
The brewers boot.
The stockman's boot.
The boys boot.
And also slippers of every description.
Call and see him, at No. II Soledad street,
opposite the courthouse.
10-l3tf SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Church SociabieS.

A large attendance was present at the
residence of Mrs. Major Gordon on San
Pedro avenue last night, to partake of
lunch provided by the ladies of the First
Presbyterian church for the benefit of
the organ fund.
The Cleaners, of the Paine Methc-
dist Episcopal church received q
large number of their friends at
at the residence OF DR.. Il. R. Chew, oor-
ner of Avenue and Ninth street. last
night. Music and refreshments were in
dulged In, singing by Misses Mollie Ben
nett, Cora Carrioo and Others was list
ened to and parlor games were played.
At Mrs. Terryberry's residence on
Golisd street the friends and members
Of the Alamo Baptist Church attended a
sociable for the benefit Of the church.
There were present q great many young
gentlemen and ladies, and many older
ones and q very enjoyable hour was
passed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
A Woman's Confession.

do you know, Mary l once actually con-
templaled suicide?' "You horrify me, Mrs.
B. Tell me about it." ~ was suffering from
chronic weakness. believed myself the most
unhappy woman in the woman in the world,
looked ten years older than l really was,
and felt twenty. Life seemed to have moth
ing in it worth living for" 81 have ex.
''Well, | was saved at the eleventh hour from
the commission of a deed which l shudder to
think of. A friend advised me to take DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. l did so. In
an incredible short time l felt like new
being. The Prescription cured me, and
owe DR.. Pierce a debt of gratitude which
can never repay"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Going for the Rich Ones.

Mayor Callaghan is making war on the
rich men OF the city who evade taxation.
and announces his intention of continu-
ing the war to the bitter end. He says
that he sees no reason why the poor
man who only owns homestead should
be taxed to the full extent OF the law,
while others, rich in the worlds goods,
evade taxation on paltry subterfuges.
This is in conformity with the Knights
of Labor idea on this question.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
ESTABLISHED IN 1875.

The Oldest Paint and Art Store In
San Antonio.
E. hromos, oil paintings, engravings, etch
II .ouse, carriage and fresco painters mate
rails.
Mouldings, picture frames and wall paper.
Utensils for engineers and draughtsmen.
English and domestic varnishes.
Lettering. stripping. artists and paint brushes
Linseed Oil, turpentine, shellac, stains.
Enameled, window glass and mirrow plates.
Ready mixed paints (Hammar's) and Masury's
rairCad colOrs. l-l3tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
PERSONAL.

J. M. Taylor and family have returned
from California.
W. g. Butler and Sykes Butler, Of
Kennedy, are at the Southern hotel.
J. P. Clough, Of Woodville, Texas, is
at the Mahncke.
Papa Soholz, of Austin, ia In the city,
and stops at the Mshncke.
Capt. Charles SchreIner, of Kerrville,
is In the CITY.
Tnos. D. Johnston. of seguin, ID At the
Mahncke.
Miss d. Meyers, of Fort Smith, 10 reg
istered at the Mahncke.
Miss Onie George, Of Seguin, is at the
Maverick.
J.R. Portiela and Edward Orrin, from
the City Of Mexico, are at the Nave +
iok.
NV. Switzer. q we'll known gentle
man, Is at the Menger from New York.
Miss Van Zandt, Of Kansas City, is
visiting Mr.. Nathan Gould's family, this
city.
Mr.. Dave Roman, who has had q
pretty hard spell of illness, was able to
be up yesterday.
Prof. A. Hazen, of Boerne, who is q
nephew Of the late Gen. Hazen, Is at the
St. Leonard.
G. II. Coleman, q young attorney Of
Del Rio, Is at the St. Leonard with bis
wife.
W. G. Hughes and Adam Wilson.
sheepmen of Kendall county, are at the
St. Leonard.
Col. Thomas Upton, q wealthy gentle
man Of San Jose, CAL, is at the st.
Leonard. He is looking after his ranch
interests In Frio and Val Verde coun-
ties.
B. Zertuche, . wealthy citizen OF
Piedras Negras, and F. Fuentes, Of Mon
clova, Mexico, are at the Southern
hotel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Cavalry Exhibition.

A large number of citizens visited
Government hill this morning and wit
messed the evolutions Of Lieut.. Dodd's
troop Of cavalry. The horses are
horses Of the French cavalry, lying
down At the command OF the buyle and
forming breastworks for their riders to
fire from. This morning, however, the
troop was exercised inside the enclo-
sure OF the qusrtermaster's department,
and the horses we're so hungry after the
green grass therein that the men could
do scarcely nothing at all toward drill
ing them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
A woman.. Discovery.

another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too BY q lady In this county
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and Tor
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent For three months
sho oouGhed necessarily and could not sleep
abe bouQht OF us Q bottle Of DR.. Kings New
DIsooyery for consumption and was SO much
relieved on taking nrst dose that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been niracu:
lousy cured. Her name 10 Mrs. Luther LutZ,
C.-Get free trial bottle at A. Dreiss Drug
store d&w-9l-y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01

j. r. Clavin's pelone slut has given
birth to seven puppies, four pelone dogs,
two short haired dogs and one curly
headed dog. One Of the puppies Is re-
msrkable for being endowed with spurs
like rooster.
One of the suppressed sports" 1t Is
said. is about to reform" and proposes
to write q chapter on Bexar county
politics and gaming.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley. Peterson, Clay County,
iowa tells the following remarkable story, the
truth Of which 70 vouched for BY The .esiden Ss
tronhled with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress myself with,
ont help. Now I am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own house
WorI' / owe nv thanks to Electric Bitters for
having renewed my youth, and removed com
pletely ali disease and pain" Try bottle, 6Oc.
md ii ct A. Dreiss' Drug Store. IVY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Building Permits.

Miss P. F. Thompson. lumber addi-
ton to dwelling, north side Cevallos
street; 500.
Pat O'Conner, lumber addition to
dwelling. south side Vinton street; 500.
Harry Haste, lumber addition to dwell.
ling, corner Buena Vista and Leons
street; $3.50.
David A. Walsh, lumber dwelling,
north side Hood street; $3.50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Val LOrra.

The old reliable merchant tailor, next
to Commerce street bridge, requests the
LIGHT to inform the public and his many
customers that he has received the finest
line Of imported goods for suitings
specially adapted TO this climate vet
brought to this city. Hjs style Of busi-
ness is frst-class goods. perfect 1T and
reasonable charges. Cal and see him,
90 he can please you. 22S-6m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
CITY NEWS.
Mr.. Joe Umschied has been elected
secretary Of the II, W. club.

Mr.. Joe Umsohied has been elected
secretary Of the d. w. club.
If so-called remedies have failed, DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures.
The west siders carried their poin
again last night.
Turner hop at Turner Hall, Satur-
day, June 2nd. For members only. 2t
No hop will take place tonight on
Government bill.
Madam Donaldson's regular weekly
hop takes place tonight.
The street commissioners men are
busy filling frog ponds upon our public
streets.
ALL members Of the Business Base
Ball Club are notified to be on deck at
O'Clock this afternoon.
The Excelsior Guards will be pres
ent in full uniform tomorrow night at
the reception rendered to Bishop Grant.
Eleven cases were before the recor-
for fist fights.
United States judge, Hon. E. B.
Turner, is again in very serious condi-
tion Of health at Austin.
The Bracket" is delayed for few
days owing to disappointment in receiv-
Ing goods. But woe to high prices
when 1t does come.
To-day the second grade Of the pub
lie schools were examined finally and
dismissed. In the morning spelling and
arithmetic were heard. This afternoon
the hour is given to language.
"A meeting Of the committee in
charge Of the approaching reunion of the
confederate soldiers. will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Mary Ryan, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. j. Ryan, OF this city, was ad-
judged insane in the county court yes
terday afternoon.
City Engineer Maury walks lame to-
day. His child fell out window yes
terday. and he, in his excitement.
jumped after her. He was injured, but
the child was unhurt.
ALI French citizens are invited to
meet at Fred Labourcade's saloon on
Sunday night at $50 O'Clock for the pur-
pose Of considering the ways and means
Of celebrating the fall OF the Bastile on
the 18th Of July next
Mr.. j. B. Martin, an nounced yester-
day as about to take charge Of the Nav
eriok hotel dining rooms ss head waiter.
has con cluded not to do so by advice of
the managers of the hotel.
Frank Leitner has leased the post
Office pavilion on Alamo plaza and Lo-
soya street, and ia fitting 1t In first class
style. He expects to be able to produce
the famous Vienna lady sword experts
here In the fall. They are now In New
York.
The city employees will be paid to-
morrow. Saturday, June I'd. as follows:
Police, Sanitary, Fire and Engineer de-
partments from 3 to 4 O'Clock, D. m .
Public Schools from to O'Clock, r. m.
Street Commissioner. bitches and parks
department at 5 O'Clock sharp.
Mrs. Franoes::E. Vance has sold s14
acres Of city property, one mile below
Main plaza, situated between Garden
street and the river, to Chsrvey Bsrbe.
Of Cslossieu Parish, La, for the sum OF
$l2,250.
"A new suit has been filed In the
district court by the Alamo Ice and
Brewing company, by assignee, against
A. Belknap which is brought to secure
payment Of his subscription to stock.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Press for Sale.

One first-olass job press, brand new,
will be sold at less than cost. Size OF
bed 9xl3. Apply to T. B. johnson. at
LIGHT office. 0-5O.tl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01

F.W. McAlliSter g. Bro.
have carriage whips, Candy Bros fine
candy tablets, best niekle cigars In the
city, extra fine family coffee mills, etc.
Give us q call,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Y, M, B. IA. Dance.

The Young Mems Benevolent associ-
alton will give q dance at Muth's gar
den Saturday night, for members and
their invited guests. 6l2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Mr.. Frank TeiCh,

Mr.. Frank Teich,
Our marble dealer, owns and controls
one of the finest granite marble and
stone quarries in the country, and can
give prices far below any firm In the
state. Call on him -S3-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01

Owing to the non-Srrival Of neoes-
airy material, the publication OF the
Texas FigRrO-the new, enlarged and
improved form Of the GOssip-iS de-
ferred until the 10th inst.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-01
Restaurant for Sale.

One of the best paying restaurants in the
city can be bought at a bargain, by applying
to HAMBLETON, HADLEY Co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-21
Deaths.

Jacob Sosey, editor and founder of the
Palmyra (Mo.) Spectator, died there Sept.
9Th, in his eightieth year. In the year
1927 he came from Franklin county, Pa.
and purchased an interest in the Staunton
Spectator, with which he was connected
till 1889, when he went to Palmyra and
established paper of the same name and
in appearance fac simile of it, He was
the oldest editor in Missouri, and had
fought through twelve Presidential cam
paigns- with the Wing party till that died,
and then with the Democratic party.
The death at Middlebrook, in this coun-
ty. is announced, of Mr.. William W. Gale,
prominent member of the Reformed
church, and for several years Magistrate
of Riverheads district, He was a most
excellent and highly esteemed citizen.
Rev. Thomas r. Dunn, father of W.
M. S. Dunn. Superintendent of the G. &
o. Ry., died at Trevillian's Depot, Sunday,
aged 76 years. He had been minister
for manv years, and also magistrate of
his county.
James L. Randolph. the veteran con.
sulting civil engineer of the B. u o. Ry..
died suddenly on Tuesday night, near
Baltimore. He entered the service of the
| company fifty-two years ago. He was one
of the engineers engaged on the construc-
tion of the Valley Railroad.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-21
The Baldwin District Fair.

The Secretary of the Fair Association
has opened his headquarters on Main
street, opposite the City Hall.
The grounds and buildings are being
overhauled and everything put in order,
and the officers of the grounds are being
appointed. All will be in readiness by
this evening for the exhibitors to send
along.
President Todd appeals to the people to
give the fair more liberal patronage than
usual at this exhibition, as no liquor or
games of chance will be permitted. and
the Ass ,ciation thereby loses 81 500 of re-
ceipts formerly paid for privileges of that
character. 1t, on Tuesday, refused an offer
of $3.50 in cash. for one of those privileges.
The good people Of the city and county
who have been demanding the abolition of
those features, should now try and make
the attendance such that they will never
be restored again.
On Educational Day Wednesday all
school children will be admitted free of
I charge, if they come with their schools.
Prizes will be given for the best attend
ance at the fair of any city or county
school; for best map-drawing. and for the
best essay. Superintendent Jordan. Super
intendent Robertson, and Judge Grattan
will represent the Association in the dis.
distribution of the prizes.
The Indications are that the attendance
at the fair will be the largest ever seen
there. The admission will be so cents a
| day, or $l.50 for the four days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-21

Educational Personals.

Miss Annie Fulcher, daughter Of Capt.
Edwin A. Fulcher, has taken charge of
the Art Department of Mrs. GiImore's
school in Roanoke. She is graduate of the
Stanton Female Seminary.
Miss Edith Hawpe and her sister, of
Augusta, are attending the Lewisburg,
W. Va. Female Seminary.
There are ten students from Augusta
county at Roanoke College this session.
Will e. Morton of Staunton left yester-
day to enter as student at Washington &
Lee University.
Of the State apportionment just made,
the Stanton schools get $597 81,
and the Augusta county schools SIS 1893 81.
Prof. IL. Sheffey Roller, former County
Superintendent Of Augusta, opened the
Graded School of Luray on the 18th inst,
with full school.
Capt. S. b. Walker. class of 1888, V. M.
l., has been added to the staff of Fish
burne's Military Academy at Waynesboro.
A Raphine correspondent of the Lexing-
ton "Gazette" says: miss Ge1tie Van
Lear. of S taunton, is teaching at Rev. A.
H. Hamilton g in Midway; Miss Matte
Templeton, at Captain B. G. Rawlings at
Raphine, and Miss M. Stuart Mcclure, at
G. J. Bells"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-21
BreVities.

On Sunday morning next, special ex.
cursion train will leave the Valley Rail
way Station at 1905 O'Clock, to run to
Woodstock for persons attending the dedi-
cation of st. Johns Catholic Church there
fare. $1,70. Returning, leaves Wood
stock at P. M.
The Buffalo Gap Iron Works property
has been purchased by Herman R. Baltzer.
for $13 600.
at meeting Of the Warm Springs and
Harrisonburg Turnpike Co., at Stribling
Springs, J. W. F. Allemong was elected
President, and Jos. S. Loose, Secretary
and Treasury.
A. A. Sutherland, of Charlottesville,
who was arrested in Staunton, Sunday
week, charged with forging Albemarle
county warrants, gave bail on his arriva
there in $1,000 to appear. Many more
well known citizens than we're necessary
to make up the amount, volunteered to 60
on bis bond.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-21
Railroad Notes.

Mr.. James e. McClung the Express
messenger who was injured in the q. &
o. collision near Waynesboro last Thurs
day, proves not TO be dangerously hurt,
and IS rapidly recovering. No one else
was seriously injured, though several of
the train employees received cuts and
bruises.
Marshall Bell of Goshen, son Of Jos.
Bell. of Rockbridge, was killed in coils
ion on The Z. & o. road near Lexington,
KY, Thursday.
John Christy, section hand on the G.
& Q. Ry., was killed by train near
ScotS's Station, Friday, by stepping on
the wrong track to avoid train, and get
ting in the way of another. He leaves a
wife and seven children.
The traffic arrangement bet1een the e..
& o. and Richmond & Allegheny roads
commences next Sunday.
I'aymaster J. D. Peck, of the Valley
Railroad, went up in his car last Thurs
day, paying off the employees.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-21
The Unysiiips Next Tuesday.

It is estimated that there will be 10000
visitors in Staunton, Tuesday, to witness
the unwilling of the monument.
The distinguished men who will be here,
include Governor Fitz Lee. Gen. Rooney
Lea, Gen. Jubal A. Early, Gen. John u.
Imboden, Gen. Thos. L. Rosser, Gen.
Bradley L. Johnston of Maryland, and a
large number of other prominent ex-Con-
federate officers.
If the weather proves favorable there
will be some 400 uniformed soldiers in the
procession.
o. Friday, the Monument and bases
were hauled from the depot by eight OF
Byers & Sons Auguste county born and
bred Clydesdale horses. At one load
they pulled nearly nine tons and walked
amounted to % 600 pounds.
On unwilling day all the places of bust
ness in the city will be closed from 10 A.
M. to 2 P. NJ, 50 purchasers will have to
buy before or after that period.
The headquarters of the Augusta Mon
ument Association for that day will be on
Main street, opposite tie City Hall.
and they will be opened on Monday, so
that the military and other visitors may
have place to 60 to for information.
The police ask that the merchants will
keep their sidewalks clear Of all boxes and
exhibition goods next Tuesday, from sun
rise until after the procession is over.
Mr.. e. B. Rouse. the millionaire of New
York, sent 500 to the Monument Asso-
citation in addition to $50 already contr;-
buted, and $50 for the fireworks next
Tuesday night.
Maj Gen. Thomas L.. Rosser is Chief
Marshal; Capt. T. D. Ransom his Chief of
Staff, and 1t. A. Fl. Fultz, Capt. q. S.
Arnall, Capt. s. Brown Allen, Capt w.
L. Bungardner, 1t. Carter Berkeley,
Capt. G. A. Schoppert, and privates W. T.
Mari, G. 5. Roller, j. A. Cochran and J..
A. Patterson, Jr., are his Assistants. The
procession moves at IL A. M, and the
marshals will report promptly to Capt.
Ransom at the Virginia Hotel at A. M,
Tuesday morning.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-21
Social Events.
[Reported for the Staupton VINDICAToR.l

IReported for the Staupton VINDICAToR.l
Quite an enjoyable entertainment was
given at the residence Of Col. J. G. Coch-
ran, near Folly Mills, on Friday evening
last. A number of young people who had
been spending portion of their vacation
at this delightful old country place, deter
mined to close the season with appropriate
was DEVOTED to theatricals, recitations,
dancing and feasting. The principal
feature of the evening was theatrical, and
for this purpose neat stage was erected at
the rear end of the large hallway, prettily
decorated, and representing rural scene.
The orchestra, composed of Messrs. A. A.
Sproul, mandolin; W. W. Sproul, 1st
guitar, and J. D. Cochran, I'd guitar,
opened the entertainment with some very
sweet music. Then followed comedietta
entitled "Withered Leaves with the
following cast:
Lady Conyers,. ...-......... Miss M. Price.
Nav Rivers, ....... Miss May Farley.
Sir Conyers, ..."...Mr. J. l.. Bumgardner.
Tom Copyers.. Mr.. s. W. Caldbeck
Arthur Middleton. l.. Rawlinson.
Cecil Vane. .."..... ........ Mr.. W. Eskridge.
Throughout, the parts we're we'll taken
and displayed an originality that was both
refreshing and entertaining. The rounds
of applause that frequently greeted the
amateurs, assured them their efforts were
being appreciated, and when the curtain
dropped, congratulations were numerous.
The finale was recitation, The
Schooner Hesperas," by Master Mauzy,
son of the late A. S. MauZY.
Then came refreshments and dancing
the latter an impromptu german. led by
i Mr.. J. L. Bumgardner. The hostess, Miss
Cochran, was charmingly assisted in en-.
tertaining, by her friends, Misses Annie
and Mary Iglehart of Annapolis, Nd.
Miss. Price of Baltimore, and Miss Farley
! of New York.