San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-13

working In Beanvllle on the southern
boundaries OF the city.
The base bali game played bet ween
two picked mines from the soldiers and
citizens clubs, yesterday, on Govern
meDt hill, resulted In small score be-
ing made, and 10 favor Of the soldiers.
The Immigration associations ex-
ecutiye committee, at their meeting
Saturday last, decided to employ y
travelling immigration agent.
"A drunken Chinaman, who had not
gotten through with his Chinese New
Y ear celebration, was seen on the streets
yesterday "bilIn full"
Haley and Flynn are said to De the
best knock about song and dance team
in their profession. 2-l2-lt
j. Arthur Doty and Miss Bell Fair
mont open tonight at the Fashion
theatre. 2-l2-lt
Mr.. +. j. McMinn is not yet APP
pointed Southwest Immigration agent
Of the Southwest association, but he ia
an applicant.
The last hop before lent at the U.
S. government post, will occur tomor-
row night.
A very pleasant, though not very
well attended ohildren's masquerade
ball took place at the Arbeiter Verein
ball last night.
"A Mexican who sat In the psrquet
circle last night, at the opera house,
kept his hat on his head during the en-
tire evening.
"A dance will be given tonight by
Mr.. James Burnett, at the hall OF the
Fifth ward Social club, in honor OF his
sister, Mrs. Joe Simpson, on her APP
preaching departure from the city.
Mr.. Joe Simpson, who is now freight
conductor between Glidden and Hous-
ton, will remove with his family to
Houston this week.
Charley Morgan. a boy tramp, was
caught in a vacant house In this city by
the police and 10 now serving out $40
fine inflicted by the recorder. He had
built large fire In the house.
In the district court today the jurors
and witnesses In the Mccoy murder case
were on hand, but owing to defect in
the affidavit the case was continued TO
next term.
They want Manager Rische to take
hold Of the FL PssO opera house. 1t will
be good distance between the two
cities, though.
Sim Hart has at last got his old
favorite business location back, and is
moving In, at the corner Of SOledsd
street and Main plaza.
Mr.. A. S. Cunningham. well known
Ohio lawyer, was introduced on diploma
from the Supreme court of Iowa, in the
district court, Saturday, by j. r. Mason,
and licensed to practice.
Mr.. Chas. Wann, general agent for
the New York Fire Alarm company, is
in San Antonio. trying to induce the
city council to adopt fire alarm system.
Bats are infestiDg the High school
building, and the pupils OF the sub
junior class, who are studying natural
history, capture and utilize them by
picking them in alcohol for specimens.
DIR. Novierski, OF Floresyille. and
Miss Josephine Setfel, daughter of our
we'll known police officer, will be mar
ried tomorrow evening at $3.50 o'clock at
st. Albert's Polish hall.
-Lost-A gold link bracelet with
three diamonds, and name of "Madge"
on inside. Reward will be paid for its
return to 3l4 n. San Saba street 2-l3.tf
Niles Pearl BrRdburn, Miss Rose st.
Clair, the MariOns, w. s. Wheeler,
Grace Forest, and John Burk are at the
Fashion theatre. 2-l2-1t
Turner hall saloon is now open
to customers all night. All manner OF
drinks served nicely. tt
The iron railing and stone curbing
for the court house at Richmond was
n Tod IN L. sah Of
his plan selected. 2.0.6t
-"Gem City" "Texas Gem" and
"Standard fence machines and county
rights for sale by VIM. Purkiss, at San
Antonio Fence Mandatory, sol East
Commerce street. post
The gold watch, set in Diamonds,
rallied at the Fashion theatre last night,
was won on q throw of Al, made by Miss
Rose st. Claire, who sold her chance to
Chas. Michael before the rattle was over.
"A man was suddenly attacked with
lumbRgo In Kaiser's Alamo street saloon
yesterday afternoon, and had to be re-
moved to the city hospital.
Mr.. Peter MeClelland, the million
aire real estate broker of Waco, is 10 the
city visiting DR.. Farming. his old friend
He called to see the LIGHT today. He
will remain for one week looking around
and will then take a peep at Los
Angeles, Cal.
The combination wire fence for sale
at No. sol East Commerce street. Fence
from 3 to feet In height, dressed or un-
dressed. Call and see and get prices.
2-lO-3t Proprietor.
The entertainment to be given BY
the Smith Family in Casino hall Friday,
February 18th, will be one of the most
amusing and attractive ever presented
in San Antonio. All who wish to have
q good laugh and have g good time, as
well as hear good music, better be on
hand. 2-9.tf
Tickets for the Old Folks Concert,
February 10th, and the Smith Family on
the 18th, at Casino hall may be had at
Mic Tengg's and Bainbridge & Corners
book stores, and from the young people
OF Madison Square Presbyterian church.
The drice Is only 80 cents for each even
ing, and none should fail to see these in
teresting and unique entertainments.
Doors open at 1880. 2-9.tf
-$ll00 worth Of nearly new furniture
and large, fine gentle family horse and
double carriage for sale; horse and car
rage cost 1925, will take $500; furniture
cost Sll00, will take $500. See Handle
ton, Hadley & Co., quick. 1t
Bishop Mallalieu, OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, preached powerful
sermon last night to a crowded audience
at the First Presbyterian church, on the
occasion OF the meeting of the Bible So
clety.
The ladies of St. Marks Altar
society will give smother delightful
sooisble and reception tonight at the