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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
PERSONAL,

Mr.. Alex. Joske has returned from
California.
Hon. John ireland is at the Maverick
from Seguln.
A. ROsenthsl, a diamond drummer
from New York, Is at the Maverick.
Major Evans, of Corpus Christi, is in
the city.
Mrs. W. S. Hsdely is i'll with bron-
chltis.
Mr. J. W. Glass and family left for
Los Angeles, California, this morning,
where they will In future reside.
Miss Meta Davis shortly leaves the
city to locate in Houston, much to the
chagrin OF her many friends.
known and well liked citizen ofthis city,
W II. Fountain. county surveyor OF
AlOsCosa county, and DIR. Y. Howard Of
PleasantOn, are at the ST. Leonard.
Miss Sallie Davis and sisters, "just
over" from London, England, are regIs-
tered at the Central.
Daniel Moody, en- official OF the
Missouri Pacific railway, Ia st the South
ern from Palestine.
j. II. Welsh and A. N. Stevens, horse
buyers from Tuskilwa, Illinois, are at
the Southern.
Mr.. Calvin Perry, who has been rus
tlcating for the past two years in La
Grange and other suburban resorts, is
back again in the city, mingling with
his old chums.
MIR. II. jacobson, formerly photo
grspher Of this city, now in San Marcos,
Ia In the city.
MIR. Tom o. Bales. one of our most
efficient detectives, has been seriously
i'll for the past month, but is able to be
out today.
Geo 5. Pool and family, and Mrs.
Freeman and party, are at the Central
from Michigan, on their way to the
Hubbard ranch.
The advance agent Of Robinson Il
Co.'S shows is 10 the city, arranging for
his circus to exhibit here. 1t will arrive
In 8 few days.
Capt. A. L. Shepard, who has been
back but few days from Washington
and New York. leaves tomorrow for
Washington to represent the Texas wool
growers before the tariff commission.
Mr.. John S. Hubbard. wholesale drug
gist Of Chicago, and brother OF e. G..
Hubbard, representing Denny, Rice &
Co., Boston. with headquarters In This
city, arrived yesterday and paid the
LIGHT pleasant call. MIR. Hubbard is
here on pleasure trip and will shortly
proceed to Mexico in company with his
brother and explore that country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

Among the Mexicans, the teutonlo
j. II. Schaofer, alderman at large, Is
now known as Don Juan Schsfero. and
they apparently think he is one OF them.
--Guadaloupe Santa Cruz, a little o.
year-old Mexican girl. died this morning
from consumption. While q death from
consumption In one so young among
Americans is very rare, yet it is com
mon disease among Mexican children.
MIR. A. ScholZ Ia constructing an uE-
dergrOund passage from the Alamo
street front Of his saloon back to his
garden, for the accom- IN odatlon OF ladies,
who cannot go through the saloon, and
do not wish to go through LOsoyo
street.
Capt. L. l.. Gage. Of the Preside
Live Stock company, and the Santiago
Cattle company, who Is in the city, sub
scribsd for 800 copies OF the great mid
winter edition OF the Texas StOckman
and Farmer. Claridge's big special is
taking on the attributes OF a boom. Four
gentlemen, Col. Fulton, Robert Kleberg,
Capt. Kennedy and Capt. Gage have sub
scrihed for 1000 copies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

The death OF the we'll known Texas
actor and humorIst, Rolls Ryan, co.
CURED In Gloyeton, Texas, January Sth,
very suddenly, from dissolution OF the
bowels. The father OF deceased, Prof.
Ryan. and friend, Mr.. Ii. Ward, are now
10 the city, with the remains, accom-
psnying them to Boerne, deceased's
home, for interment. Deceased leaves
only a father and mother to mourn his
loss, but he leaves thousands OF warm
personal friends made in Texas during
his eyentful life, who will deeply regret
him. He was Texas boy, born and
reared 10 the state, and at the time OF
his death was 30 years Of age. At tho
age OF three years he made his debut on
the stage In a ohild's part and since then
has rose I'm his chosen profession to be
Cne OF the finest comedians and uh6raC-
TOR dellneRtOrs ever seen IN Texas,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Arranging for It.

The Immigration committee met yes
terday TO arrange preliminsries for the
convention to be held here on February
lat and the following appointments were
made:
Chairman Finance committee, Ed.
Kotulla.
Chairman Reception committee, II. b.
Andrews.
Chairman Notification committe, l..
w. MadarasZ.
Two leading merchants are yet to be
selected to canvass southwestern Texas
In the interests Of the committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Fashion Theatre.

The dramas produced at this house
lately have been so successful in pleas
ing the audiences that the management
have decided to produce new ones each
week. Commencing next Monday, will
be presented the drama of "Perdltas'
Triumph" written by the actor author,
Mr.. j. G. Stutz, expressly for Mr.. J. j.
Burke, the popular comedian. The
drama is founded on an incident Of the
Mexican war and abOunds In thrilling
climaxes. Mr.. Burke lie fitted with a
good part as Tray, a faithful cOlored
servant. Tonight and during the week,
"Ostler joe"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
A Runaway.

DIP. W. Johns horse, standing last
night about Z O'Clock, hitched in front of
Ernest & Yarbrough's drug store on
Main plaza, took fright and tore away
down Commerce street at terrible gate.
Although the street was narrow and
dsrkened, and several vehicles were
passing through, yet the frightened ami
NAL with the phsetOn behind him ran as
far as Alamo street before IL stopped,
and when recovered nothing was found
to be broken, except the bride.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Il Is Not Necessary.

The LIGHT report ofthe barber's story
of the undertaken yesterday WAS simply
given as the narrative Of one of these
loquacious gentlemen of the razor and
shears, and arose from the Incident told.
Ii is not necessary to publish the name
of the undertaken, as he no doubt will
take the matter to himself, anyhow, and
be more circumspect In the future. while
the innocent ones will know that they
are not the ones referred to.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

MIR. F. c. Rust, business manager OF
Salsbury's TroubadOrs, is 10 the city
and called on the LIGHT this morning
He has made arrangements for his ia.
nous company to appear at the opera
house on Sunday night, in add.
ton TO Monday and Tuesday nights
lie will receive crowded houses
for his people is what the LIGHT pre-.
diets, as we can cheerfully recommend
the company to be first class, AL.
Mr.. Z. E. Stevens, advance agent for
Frank c. Bangs "Silver King" is also
In the city, stopping at the Mavericks
hotel
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

Parties going TO housekeeping would
do well TO get our prices. We can fur
nish You with every thing needed In the
line OF crockery, glassware, lamps, tin
and wooden ware, patent house furnish
ing specialties, brooms and brushes,
oil stoves, pictures, mirrors, etc. Every
thing from the finest parlor ornaments,
down TO your common stove pots.
Lift WAGNER Il CHABoT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Snow and Sleet,

Police Officer Jas. Van Ripper has re-
turned from Harwoed, where he went
to convey the escaped Mexican convict,
Manuel Rodriguez, captured by him,
back 10 his convict camp. While re-
turning yesterday, he says that from
HarwOod up to Seguin heavy sleet had
fallen, accompanied with such heavy
snow that all the mesquite trees were
breaking with ice and the whole country
WAS covered,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Electric Rittars-

This remedy is becoming so well known and
30 popular as 10 need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
song OF praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and il is guaranteed to do all that IS
Gained. Electric Bisters will cure all diseases
of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pim-
pies, Boils. Salt Rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood viii drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as well as cure
all Malarial fevers For cure of Headache,
Const patton and Indigestion try Electric Bit
ters.-Entire satisfaction guaranteed. or
money ref nded.-Price 50 cents and $l.OO per
bottle, at A. Dreiss' drug store. (5y9-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Belknap's Dance.

The Belknap Rifles and their lady
friends enjoyed q pleasant hop at the
armory on Houston street last night,
which was we'll attended by both ladies
and gentlemen. Many Of the costumes
worn were quite handsome, although
the affair was impromptu. The COM
mittee, Messrs. John W. Tobin, Eddie
Risohe and Geo. X. Hines, are to be
complimented on performing their whole
duty to the dancers and In making the
affair pass so pleasantly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

that you cannot afford TO neglect that
oatarrh? Don't you know that it may lead to
consumption, to insanity, to death? Don't
you know that it can be easily curedI Don't
you know that while the thousand and one
nostrums you have tried have utterly failed
that Dr. Sages Catarrh Remedy is a certain
enre? It has stood the test of years, and there
are hundreds of thousands Of grateful men
and women in all parts of the country who
can testify to its efficacy All druggists,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Twas All a Joke,

The gentleman to whom the article,
"CommissioDs on Corpse" referred to
In yesterdays paper, says the demand
OF the commission was done in a joke.
took 1t more seriously than ever in-
tended. The "bOss" barber says he
thinks his workman done wrong 10 say
ing anything 70 reporters about 1t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Casino Hall.

A small audience attended the piano
recital given there last night by PrOfes-
sor John NJ. SteInfeldt, and an evening
with the art OF music was enjoyed by all.
Professor Steinfeldt is a brilliant piano
ist, and executes the most difficult mas
tiers with ease and great effect. He was
ably assisted by Mrs. Bessie Bell Brown,
Mr.. B. +. GoldbeOk, Mrs. T.. Hertzberg
and the BeIknap guitar quartette.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Was Stove Polish.

Mr.. Z. z. Stafford, who has just re-
turned from Mexico, tells a good one on
himself He needed his shoes polished,
as the leather was becoming very red
and stiff, and calling to his old "cicer-
one" Augustine, he asked him II he had
any shoe backing. Isl, seror," said
Augustine. Then shine these" said
American Chris, kicking of the shoes.
In few moments back came Augustine
with the shoes, now glossy gray color,
in one hand, while in the other be car
ried brush that had been used In stove
polish. Poor Chris. never has got the
stove polish Off those shoes, but the
worst OF 1t was, the old servant charged
him bit to put the stove polish on.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

John Mccarthy, the we'll known
conductor, has retired from the service
OF the Southern Pacific railroad. and
yesterday went TO Cressline, Ohio,
where he will remain for a short time,
then he will go to Washington Terrific
~ where he will locate. Mr.. Mccarthy
has many friends who will regret his de-
parture,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
The S. A. r. New Officers.

The annual meeting of the San An
tonic Rifles was held last night and
then Captain John A. Green Jr., resign
ed his position as captain, explaining
his reasons for so doing The following
officers were then elected:
Captain, Frank J. Badger.
First Lieutenant, w. L Herff.
Second Lieutenant. Perry }. Lewis.
Directors. W. W. Campbell, J. Riley
Gordon. Herman G. Staacke, L. b.
Wren, W. c. Berry. Ernest Richter.
Capt. Badger will appoint the non
commissioned officers at an early date.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Available Medical Treatise.

A. DreiSs, wholesale and retail druggist of
San Antonio, Tex, says: I'VE have been sell
ing Dr. kings New Discovery, Electric Bit
tiers and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for four
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures effect
ed by these medicines in this city. Several
cases of pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by use of a few bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them
ALWAYS. Sold by A. DREIsS. I-9-lV
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

The condemnation OF Mrs, Stribline's
strip of property on the Medina for
right-of-wsy for the G., II. & S. A. rail
way, appraised last week by special
commissioners 10 the county court, has
been set aside by Judge Wurzbaoh. and
new commissioners appointed, viz: j.
B. Mann, Eugene Luckie and Frank
le8ger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Struck the Keynote.
rl....z-. I-t. na.n

Senator Sherman has made ample vim.
dication OF the past fiscal policy OF the
republican party, and has outlined In
details that will bear little variation Its
future policy. He has struck the key
note OF the coming campaign.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

Pablo Gonzales, lumber dwelling,
south side Of FriO street.
J. G. Berry, stable, west side Of Ave-
nue. D; $3.50.
San Antonio stock yards, lumber shed,
fronting Colin, Guadalupe, Salado and
Medina streets; 500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Table Scarf Rattle.

The fine table scarf will be ratified at
the store OF Misses Krischner, on Com.
meroe street, Saturday evening, January
IL. at s O'Clock.
All those having chances are request
ed to be present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
This Delightful Liquid laxative

Tbs Delightful Liquid Laxatiye
Syrup Of Figs 70 most agreeable aud vslu-
able family remedy, ~ IL 10 easily taken By
old and young, aud 10 prompt aud effective in
curing Habituai Constipation aud the many
ills depending on O weak or inactive condition
Of the Kidneys, Lvor and Bowels. IL acts
gently, strengthens the ORGANS on which II
acts, and swskens them 70 q healthy act witty
For sale by ", Kaltsyer d Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
An Open Card

In justice to ourselves we hereby state
that neither Of US are the party referred
to in yesterdays article, Commissions
on corpse" as published in the LIGHT.
CARTER & MULLALY,
WILLIAM HEINER,
hit Undertakers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Thew Don't Divide.

A couple Of undertakers talking to a
LIGHT reporter this morning, said:
Your article yesterday does not refer
to us, because we shave the corpse our
selvea, charge the regular price, and d.
vide with no middle men,"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
Family Pleasure.

Bolton has for sale one fine leather
top surrey. single set of harness, a brown
mare, suitable for lady to drive. A nice
new years gift, at bargain. 1-ll-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
One of the Executive Committee.

Mr.. james Wahrebberger, Of this city,
leaves next Tuesday for Houston TO at
tend the annual convention Of the state
association OF architects, Of which he is
a member and which meets Oh that day
in that city. Among the important
work before the association for the
benefit Of the state and the benefit OF the
craft, 10 one matter, that OF memorable
ing the Legislature to frame a bill re-
quiTing all architects to pass an exsmi-
nation before a state examining board
before they can secure license to praO-
tiCe their profession in the state.
Mr.. WahrenbeTger 10 member Of the
executive committee Of the association
and Is now serving his second term as
such. He Is the only western Texas man
that has received this compliment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used for children teetnIng. 1t sOothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo, and is the best remedy for
diarhpa' % cents q bottle. 7g-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
A PulverizinG Reply.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
Senator Sherman utterly demolished
the crude economic theories put into
President Cleveland's message by the
free trade theorists who shaped his mind
and directed his thoughts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11

Shirts Made to Order.
Leave your measure for set OF shirts
that will tit you,
10 6f Young q ARNOLD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-11
SYNOPSIS:

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damondsIhe
Of
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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
Cos sAs girl -. yx.n,sa

Al A story is told in Brooklyn society Of
tno sudden appearance Of a former resd-
uent with large diamond and an amb;-
non, equally glittering, 10 marry a
former sweetheart il he could. He had
Deen to Austr'lia, made a pile, and was
coming back 10 stay long enough 10 GET
z wife, give her the diamond, marry
her and take her back there. Unfo9-
tnnately the girl OF his choice was an
Gagged and about TO marry. The Ans
tralian went sadly away without having
shown his diamond, and in a day or two
ne gave 1t to another old acquaintance.
Then he called upon the lady of his
choice TO bid her goodbye. and she
told him that she had been thinking the
matter over and she found that abe
loved him better than she loved the man
70 whom she was engaged. Back went
the young man 10 the girl to whom he
mad made o present of his diamond, and
persuaded her TO give it to him and take
It's worth in money or another Jewel,
He then took the diamond 10 the girI
for whom 1t was intented, and she be-
came his wife and they have sailed for
Australia.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
Ths Sweetest Girl IN school,.

shes the sweetest girl in sehooli'' en-.
Enthusiastically exclaimed one young miss to
another, as they passed down the street
together. Edith 10 SO kind and gentle and
unselhsh every one likes her. And she has
lovely golden hair and pretty eyes. Isn't
u n pity her complexion is SO bad; Il spoIls
her looks. And then she has such dread
iul hsadaehesp The girls skipped along,
but it happened Edith's mother heard
what they said. IL set her thinking. What
could be done for those headaches and the
rough muddy complexion, that was such a
trial To her gentle daughter. She recalled
what she had read OF DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, and on the spur OF the
moment sbs slipped into drug store and
bought a supply. Edith took it faithfully,
With the result that IL cleared her disor-
derei blood, relieved her headaches, made
her skin soft fair and rosy, and now she is
not only the sweetest girl in school" but
the most beautiful
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
Hst ss Rosa waya

tsa. .,Isw steifens Is a Chicago poliea-
mshs has had a streak OF luck,
pan day. when the mercury ran low,
lanIs s,,hew shiyered on State aud Har.
D. Matraehs and contemplated the I'M
son ;o o, OF the policeman's lot. One
aight last month an idea flashed
soa - ron ais inner consciousness and
Bcrs ZION him as he trod the ice along
%fres cary s beat, impelling him almost
h y a;n "t ms will 10 WOO the fckle goddess
n ortune. - A.. An. :,
Ana sayped wealth and bought two
~ na4s each but u tenth coupon, in the
e ~ whose monthly drawings arc
49, .,sn Inv those two ex-eonfederate
's-.;ors Beauregard and Early. And
4 w. 1 an the 9TH Of February the draw
4 ~ serurred il TRANSFERRED thRa Mat
resentment was o tip from his
~ ANGEL, for one OF his tickets was a
IN of No. 1850, which drew the
4 ~ ~ .ssnital prize Of $3.50, 900, while the
,ss, drew q tenth Of prize Of 500
4 ~ latter wasn't much, but 1t showed
Nm fellows luck.
A Traveller reporter dropped IN ~ the
sI.r,;aou street station a day or two ago
4 tor Tie sake Of seeing how such q
H,sty man might look, but Steffens was
Rons He had got his SIS, 900, bought
,ale0n on state street, and taken a
I'm 10 the Hot Springs Of Arkansaw 10
Nv ont the cold that had accumulated
sa,ine tie recent blizzard. CLERK Dan
n Hogan was on hand. and said he saw
"A. alb 900 when IL came, on February
nm All IN $500 bills in Southern Ex-
ms envelope, from the Louisiana
Rats Lottery.
Nj Stsfiens viii return 10 Chicago in
isw days. when his many friends win
g.ye chance 10 congratulate him al his
s,Ioon, al No. 3S5 State street. He is
r. on leave Of absence, but upon his
y,,urn he will send in his resignation as
poliee officer, and with such a com.
rable little fortune as has thus come
4 him, like gift from the gods, he
h take life easy, and never shiyer on .
bat again.
rs SsslsFs freight war sill end March
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24

Has formed, and many people have al
ready crossed the river upon il below
the falls. The scene from Falls View,
where the Michigan Central train stops,
lie one OF remarkable beauty and gran
denr. Tho emerald waters Of the falls,
with the angry rapids above and the
rainbow tinted spray below, with gigRn-
tic icicles hanging from the cliffs and
the trees and shrubs on the shores and
Goat Island covered with curious ice
formations. with the wild mass Of ice
burgs stretching over the turbulent wa
tiers where the Maid Of the Mist sails in
summer, all combine 10 form q specta-
Gle seldom 10 be seen and worthy Of .
lengthy journey.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24

The Michigan Central does not as
sumo the ownership of the Niagara
Falls, but il does offer 70 its passengers
from the station at Falls View, the
grnndest and most comprehensive spec
tacle that the great cataract affords. II
is the only road that runs directly by
the falls, and from this point all parts OF
the cataract, the angry rapids above and
the boiling caldron below, are in full
view. At this season when the cliffs
arc hung with gigantic icicles, and the
trees and shrubbery covered with curl
Gus formations of frozen spray, the
scene reaches, in the language Of Bay
ard Taylor, ''the climax of beauty"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24

The Union Pacific has just arranged with
lts eastern connections for series OF
semi-montbly excavations to all points on
It's lines In Kansas and Nebraska, and as
lar west as Sterling, Colorado, on the Ne.
Draska division. Tickets for the round
trip viii be sold at the rate OF about one
limited fare by way OF all Missouri river
points over the Union Pacific. Ten days
VIII be allowed going and five returning,
and the tickets will be good for thirty d lays
with stop-over privileges within these linn
It's, over the Union Pacific lines in the
states named.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24

Symptoms intense itching
and stinrinc: most at night; worss by
scratching. II allowed to contins tumors
form. which often bleed aid uleerate, be-
coming very sore. sWayne's Ointment
stops the itching and bleeding heals ulcer
alton. and 10 many cases removes the
tumors. II Is equally etiicaeious in curing
ali Skin Diseases. DIR. Swayns a Son,
Projectors. Philadelphia. Swayns's ONT
men can be obtained Of druggists. Sent BY
mail for so cent?.