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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Recorders Court.

Geo. Best, keeping Vicious dog. dis.
missed.
p. de la Msncha, drunk, S..
Robt Stark, drunk. 81.
John Sanders, vagrant, S..
Mike Lane, vagraDt. 81.
Ella Beard, insulting language, con-
tinued.
J. J. MallOy, drunk and disordeIly,
dismissed.
q. II. Burdell, smoking opium, S..
John RaymOnd, smoking opium, S..
Elsa Dismore, smoking opium, S..
Chas. Ed wards, smoking opium, S..
Wah Lang, keeping opium den, con-
tinued.
wah Ming, keeping opium den, con-
tinued.
All Sing, keeping opium den, contin-
ued.
Ha Jim, keeping opium den. contin-
ued.
Ella Dowden, insulting language, COZ
tlnued.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
NOTES AND NOTIONS.

An Ice bridge has formed at Niagara
Falls.
Overcoats for dollar are advertised
In New York.
The suicidal mania has become cpl
demic in Vienna.
A Massachusetts, man thinks he can
make copper from scrap iron.
The commercial travellers propose to
erect club house at Pittsburg.
A New York boarding madam has
seized baby for her board bill.
A Perry county (Ps) young man has
died OF his jaw coming unhinged.
The Baptists OF Nebraska have located
their university at Grand Island.
A great deal OF machinery Is being
purchased In the north for southern ma
chine shops.
Water furnished by meter ls.now five
cents 1000 gallons In Washington, in
Baltimore eight cents.
lie Paris states that NJ. Tirard has
rejected the budget committees deci-
sion touching taxation OF the liquor traf-
flo, and will make the acceptance OF his
proposals regarding the matter a cabin
ct question. Several ministers oppose
Tirard, and q crisis is Imminent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
PERSONAL,

MIR. Chapman. Southern Pacific train
dlsnatcher at Sanderson, is In the city.
Mr.. P. w. Street is still very sick from
inflammatory rheumatism.
W. A. Pettus and wife, Of Goliad, are
at the st. Leonard.
John Knickerbooker, a banker OF Troy,
New York, is at the Southern.
j. J. Ryan. Master Mechanic OF the
Southern Pacific railway, OF the Hous.
ton-El Psso division, 10 In the city.
N. Harrington. OF Toledo, Ohio, lie at
the Southern. He 10 horse shipper
with three cars OF horses to ship.
Mr.. Ed. L. Brsnnan, general agent for
H0we's New London circus, is in the
city.
Fl. W. MIllett, OF Langley, Kansas,
one OF the largest stockraisers OF that
state, is at the Southern.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21

Folks Who Didn't Quite Catch On.
"Is there any man 10 this town named
Afternoon" inquired Mississippi post
master, as he held up letter directed
up. M"
A literary man once said to one Of his
lady friends: "Will you accept my
hsDd"-Gushing maiden: "Why, er-so
sudden-so unexpected" Literary man
proceeding, unmoved) -"book on polit-
icsl economy"
Fragment OF conversation between
two embarrassed lovers: He: "HOw
bright the stars are tonight! They are
almost as bright as''-She expecting
"yonr eyes"):-"0h, you flatter me-"
He proceeding )-"they were last
night"
A man went into the Office Of the
Worcester (Msss) Spy the other day,
who wanted to advertise for lawn
colored bull terrier pup" the intelll-
gent compositor made him advertise for
"fire alarm bell tower key"
A man out West had hanged himself
to q bed-pOst by his suspenders. The
case WAS somewhat peculiar, and the
jury deliberated long and gravely. FL
nslly the following decision was
reached: "The deceased came to bis
death by coming home drank and mig.
taking himself for his pants"
At Piltsburg Inquest, after hearing
the doctor say that the subject who
killed himself with Iprussio acid, '.Only
accelerated his death, which must have
come from consumption In very few
weeks the jury arrived at this unique
verdict: death from consumption ac-
CELEBRATED by prussic acid"
remember, says p. Il. Barnum, an
old darby preacher who had good deal
OF scripture In him, but was always mis-
applying the quotations. He told his
congregation one day that at q very
great gathering In church, once wo.
man fell out Of the gallery. "She broke
into five thousand pieces" he said, and
then, drawing on his scripture supply.
added, land Of the fragments Of her they
gathered up twelve baskets" and in.
quired, Whose wife shall she be at the
resurrection
A farmer living near Detroit bought q
gallon OF whisky as he was trading In
that city the other day, and while he
was absent from his wagon some one
substituted q jug filled with water. Back
he came next day, walked into the gro
Gerry with the jug, ana setting 1t down
with a bang, he exclaimed: "Here's
that whisky, and it's frozen as solid az
q rock!" SHOP "try and seel" The
grOceryman took a stick, and jsbbed
away until satisfied that such was the
case, and then said: "Well, it's queer,
and I'Il make it all right. That must
have come from the barrel that sell for
medicinal PURPOSES"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
RedenSkI Married.

Mr.. M. A. Redenski, formerly with
the Orynski, Thompson Drug Co., ar
rived in the city from Waco early this
morning BY the delayed international
train. Mr.. Redenski was evidently very
happy, and IL has leaked out that on the
10Th inst. he was married in Waco to
Miss Jennie Howard, a belle of that
place. MIR Redenski Is here on flying
visit and will soon return to Waco where
he ia now located,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Engaged.

The engagement Of Mr.. Fernando
Lacoste, nephew Of the late Col. J. b.
Laooste to Miss Lulu Flory, an estima-
bic and accomplished young lady Of this
city, is made public. The wedding GER
emory lie set for some time In February.
TO say that both parties to the contract
have chosen well Is but to say what is
just and true. The LIGHT extends Its
congratulations to the young people.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Thrown out and Injured.

Yesterday while Mrs. Graham Watts
was driving out on Presa street her horses
ran away and subsequently the buggy
oolllded with a wagon on Water street.
By the shook Mrs. Watts was thrown
out of the buggy and badly injured and
the horses dashed against fence and
the buggy was converted into match
wood
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
The White Slave.

One Of the most successful plays pre-
sented at the Grand opera house last
season was BARLEY Campbell's play Of
the White Slave. 1t will be reproduced
on Saturday and Sunday, January %,
and 20, with the original cast, including
Miss May Newman as Lisa, the white
Slave" The scenery has been entirely
renewed for tn season, and will in
clude the wonderful rain storm OF real
water. The sale of seats will commence
on Wednesday morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Available Medical Treatise.

A. Dreiss, wholesale and retail druggist of
San Antonio, Tex, says: 1--WE have been sell
ing DIR. 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.
with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them
ALWAYS. Sold bv A. DRESS. 1-9-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Great Little Men.

Some OF the greatest men that ever lived
we're of small stature and Insignificant APP
pearance. The reader will readily recall many
instances. Very small are DIR. Pierce's Pleas.
ant Purgative Pellets, but they are far more
effective than the huge, old-fashioned pills,
which are so difficult to swallow and SO harsh
in their action. The Pellets are gentle and
never cause constipa ion. For liver, stomach
and bowel arrangements they have no equal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
District Court News.

Ex-Policemsn McCabe was acquitted
yesterday upon the charge Of raping a
servant girl.
A. Lang pleaded guilty OF theft under
500. and was sentenced to one years.
Imprisonment in the county jail.
MARTHA Porter, is on trial charged
with incest with her uncle, w. A.
Moore, alias Albert Knox. The latter is
also on trial for like offence.
James jackson ct al. has filed q suit In
the district court against Ben. T. Cable
to try title and for damages.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Cattle Trust.

Messrs. John Il. Lytle and Jesse
Pressnall have gone to New York to at
tend the meeting OF the directory OF the
American Cattle trust. Mr.. Lytle will
be continued as the Texas representa-
tive, while 1t is thought Col. Dick Head
will be the president. A change Of d.
rectory is promised.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Bad Dog.

George Best was before the recorder
this morning because he kept a vicious
dog. An old Mexican rag picker got In
to Best's yard yesterday TO pick rags
and the dog tore him very badly. AS
the dog was In his masters yard and the
Mexican had no business In there, the
recorder dismissed the case against
Best.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
COnflrmat

Yesterday afternoon the bishop was
in attendance at st. Marks Cathedral
and administered the rite Of cOnfirms-
ton to three young people. The cere-
mOny WAS Of an Imposing character and
WAS witnessed by many members Of the
congregation and some Of the cele-
brant's friends.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Poor Pun. but GOOD Sense.
Ohio State Journal.

There Is said to be movement on
foot looking toward the nomination of
Capt. A. FL. Msttox, OF Cincinnati, as
the republican candidate for secretary
Of state next fall. Judging by his popu-
larity, his selection would mean an Ap.
po-Mattox for the Ohio democracy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
For Sale.

Eighteen or twenty fine graded dairy
cows. one fine registered bull, two good
horses, one two-horse wagon, one good
milk cart, and good established dairy
route for sale at bargain.
II HAMBLEToN, HADLEY Il Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Keep the Liquor Law Separate.
Columbus Dispatch

Let the Dow law alone, please. That
is the wish OF Its true friends. Put into
separate enactments whatever the Dow
law may seem to have omitted, and the
people demand. Then, II there Is to be
litigation, the Dow law will not be I'M
necessarily involved.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21

Is natures own true laxative II is the most
easily taken and the must effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
costive; to dispel headaches, colds, and fevers
to cure habitual constipation, indigestion,
piles, etc. Manufactured only by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Contempt for the Labor Vote.
Chicago Inter Ocean,

Courtesy and equity demanded a full
hearing OF Mr.. Thobe's case; its con-
temptuous dismissal by the committee
argues scsnt practical sympathy with
that labor vote Of the digni y OF which
the democratic party Is such lord-
mouthed assertor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Coal, Coal

The San Antonio and Indian Territory
Fuel Co.. have Just received an invoice
OF the pennsylvanis Anthracite Nut and
Egg Goals and can fiji all orders prompt
ly. Telephone 1856. Office at |. and q.
N. depot. l-lS-4t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Wanted.

A man and wife or assistant to cook
in camp for 30 or 40 men. Must bring
reference.
Also good blacksmith.
Enquire between 8 and 10 a. m, at
434 Water street, Sunday. 1.2l-lt-*
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
How Old Hickory Would Raise Him

The president says that the vigorous
patriotism of Gen. Jackson lean not be
too often studied and enforced"
A practical proof that even president
may be guilty Of culpable neglect In
that respect is presented, 1t may be ad-
ded, by the nomination OF a man for
Supreme Judge whose chief merit lies
10 the fact that he would very likely
have been hanged 10 Jackson had been
president In 1861.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
New York Commercial Advertls,

New York Commercial Advertiser.
II Mr. Cleveland is q democrat, Mr..
Randall ard Maj Dana must be some
thing different, unless the democratic
party is constructed upon totally new
plan unknown to the history Of political
parties.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Family Pleasure.

Bolton has for sale one fine leather
top surrey. single set Of harness, brown
mare, suitable for lady to drive. A nice
new years gift, at bargain. 1-1l-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
BuckIen,s Arnjca SaIve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corn. and all Skin Eruptions, positively cures
Piles or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Civ A. DREIss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Grand Prize Ball,

The Frohsinn Singing society will give
q grand masquerade ball at Krisch hall.
Saturday night, January %, 1888.
Tickets 80 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, 1888-01-21
AttantlOn

The concert OF the 8. A. Maennerch or
at Arbeiter Verein hall was postponed
till next Sunday. AL tickets sold are
good.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Ladies', Attention

We have for sale business suitable for on e
or two ladies, in desirable location, now
paying 80 per cent on investment: will require
between $1,000 and 5000 capital; owners de-
sire to leave city. We desire you to investi-
gate this, for 1t Is seldom an opportunity like
this occurs.
HAMBLEToN. HADLEY q Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
For Sale Cheap.

A three. broom house on Government
hill. near the new barracks. Address
Y. X, LIGHT office. l-20-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
MOrTuaFV,

Jan. 20.-Albert Wardrop, aged 6
months, cOlored; congestion Of luHgs.
Jan. 20.-RObt. Holland, aged 80 years,
oOlored; cancer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
For Rent.

Rock house of four rooms, larg lot, good
stable, hydrant water; four blocks from opera
house; 1890.
HAMILTON, HADLEY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
For Rent,
1t is Built That Way.

A nicely furnished house, suitable for small
family; house new, and location good. lis
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21

s@-For everything needed In the lum-
Der line, call on +. j. Bethel, at Inter
national and Great Northern depot. ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Grand Masquerade Ball.

At Gambrinus hall. corner Of Market
and Navarro streets, Saturday, January
2lst, 1888. Tickets 50 cents. Every body
Invited. l-2O-2t ERNEST JARICK.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
NOTICE NOTICE II

Crockery, Glassware Lamps, Tin
Ware and French China at
Your Own Prices.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21

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 and don't be afraid to
talk. ! 10 I'm GREGORY q Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
For Pleasant Rooms

And board, call on Mrs. j. 8. Ramsay
at the Post House, East Commerce
street. l-16.tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-21
Advantages of Keeping Posted
Ernn the PltfahurQ Commercial

| Senator Sherman reads the newspA-
pers extensively and carefully and values
them very highly. This very likely &C.
counts for his large Information In AZ
fairs Of the country, and great common :
sense,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-22

A despatch from Pottsville, Penna.
says the striking engiueers and fremen
have abandoned all hope Of reinstatement
on the Reading Railroad. The chicago
Burlington and Quincy Railroad has en-
gagged and sent transportation for twenty
competent engineers. who will start foi
the West as s0on as possible.
Seyiert's large rolling mill at Naomi
Penna after stoppage Of over two
months. will resume next week.
The Knights OF Labor at Pittsburg
have appointed committee % 70 TO New
York and confer with Andrew Carnegie
for the purpose of settling the strike al
the Edgar Thompson Steel Works.
After three weeks OF self enforced idle
mesa the chip carpenters and calkers In
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who quilted work
in an endeavor to secure ten hours pay
for nine hours work, have resolved tc
give up the aght and return to theii
duties.
1t Ia stated that the Indications are
that q general strike among the carpen
ters, In Chicago, will follow closely upor
that of the painters. An eight-hour day
SO cents an hour and the exclusion Of non
union men are the demands made.
The cigar manufacturers of Boston, rep
resenting q capital of nve millions an,
employing 5000 persons, threaten to re
move their business to New York beeaua
of the strike begun by their employees OF
February 7th against an average reduc
tion Of 81 per week In wages, 10 have be
gun on March 1st.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-22

The Jury summoned yesterday by
Coroner Barnhill In the oass Of the man
whose body was found In the b and q.
Railroad Company's dock on Tuesday
afternoon, met again this morning nc
the coroneys cffics. The testimony OF
Alexander Bonner. ths man who dig
covered the body. WAS heard, and he
s,ased that o barge which had been ly.
ing in the dsck all winter had been
moved by the tug on Tuesday and he
thouRht the propeller wheel had brought e
the body up oao Of the mud. 1t was
his opiHion that the man had been try
ing to get on boa<d OF the barge TO So.
cure q nighte lodging and fell over
board, AS the barge rested on the bot
tom when the tide was ont, 1t Ii proba-
BILE that Ii pressed the body down I'm
the mud. where It remained until dis.
lodged by the boat. The jury, after
hearing this evidense, rendered . YER.
dict OF d dsath from cxowning. There is
no doubt but the man WAS o stranger
In this city, and was probably tramp.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-22

The residence Of Calsb Jonas ct No.
23i Jefferson strees, was broken into
and robbed 81 IN early hour yesterday
morning. The thieves effected en- en-
trance By breaking opan the kitchen
door. A they were searching the
house they entered q room In which b
woman was sleeping, who. upon being
awakened, jumped out Of bed and
turned up the gas, which had the effect OF
causing them to beat . hasty retreat.
Nothing 10 missing exceDt Vi 20, which
was taken from the pocket Of dress
belonging to Miss Laura r., daughter
OF Mr.. Jones.
About the same time the house Of
John W. Dick, on Third street near
Jefferson, WAS also entered BY way OF
the kitchen door. The thieves went
through the house to the third story
and entered the room occupied BY Mr.
Dicks father, where they picked mp .
pair Of pants belonging to him and car
ried them to the Kitchen. They were
frightened of before they secured any
thing by one Of the inmates becoming
aroused and moving them.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-22

A. representative of this paper saluted
John Parker, the colored bacser oi
policy, who is we'll known In this city,
yeBterday Afternoon, ~ be wns passing
down Market etre 1t with:
"Well, Parker, hear you are On gag
ed In the real estate basiL essP
"Yss," replied Parker, while an limo
cent smile Illuminated his dark copnte
nance.
"Are you doing anything at youi
new husinesE?"
"Yes," replied he, ~ nm doing very
we'll, and have hopes Of soon making
enough TO reimburse me for tho recen
less | sustained at the bands Of III,
court. think the real estate marke
10 booming, and there is big money Ii
itD
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-22
Brovifios.
Tne sAssgsss h.s q. no.ss = I. =. tss .s.ssy sssy

Tina M ,aapese has house I'm the caty
RumfoA ID Bron.' 40z Market stroet
Try Bush Is coal you will like II.
BrssilIAn b. Nm. immediate euro for numps
BrasiIian b aim cures cold; 10 doses, 100
90 to Murph,,y for your bed springE
Buy yonr furn lure at Murphey's.
Try Bssh's coal :you will surely like IL.
Mlllard y. Davis, jeweler, e. Second 81.
Fine Is X. Rings, st Hanrs, 10 u. Fourtn.
v. Roop smith, DR. uggist, 5th and King.
American Laundry, eo2 West Front street.
First class furniture at hurphey's, 800 ship'
ley street.
wringsrs repaired BY Riohmond. 9Th and
Tatnali.
90 TO Geo. II. Murphe US for your par1ol
cham Der and dinfng room furniture. Sos bhir
ley street.
Only q 90 per load for best hickory kind
ling wood, OF J. u. Bryer Oo.'s, FOOT
Tatn2ll street.
We stop tho press 70 say that Hollis ha
the best cough candy ut ma Nest Seeont
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-22

WASHINGTON, March 21.-In reply
TO newspaper notice written by MT.
Edward P. Brooks, OF Peoria, ILL.,, late
Consul TO Cork, Senator Cullom, under
date OF March 20, has written the fol.
lowing appreciative aDd strAightfor-
ward letter.:
81 do not expect to be nominated for
President, either In this year Of our
Lord 1888 or in any otheri but l am
nevertheless lust rs grateful to my
friends for their kindly wishes as II L
were au active candidate with great an
tlcipAtions of success
III do not disguise the fact that II the
nomination should come TO me un.
sought. on the supposltIou thatI Was
the strongest man and II the belief that
would maize q good President.
would appreciate IL most highly and
accept with thanks, make the beat hght
could after ward. and, II elected, In
the language OF Harrison, Of Chicago.
try to make model President.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-22

Professor d. NJ. Brisiol's Equeeourri-
eulum, consisting Of twonty'two edu-
Gated horses, ponies snd mules, will
oomnencA nm engagement OF one weok
at the Opera House next Monday night,
with mstinees on Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday afternoons, The Indian
Apolis Daily Sentinel in speaking oi
these horses, says: "ro describe all
that Ia done BY Professor Bristol's edu-
GATED horses, ponies and mules would
be impossible. It Is only necessary 10
say that the exhibition given 10 most
wonderful one. They understand what
Is said to them with an intelliRence
that is almost human. In fact, no such
horses were ever seen before, and nc
one should fail to visit the Grand
Opera House during the week."