San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-24
CITY NEWS.

The Turner hop takes place tonight.
"A pet deer was seen on Commerce
street this morning at three O'Clock.
Change Of bill at the Msscotte to-
night.
r. Oppermann secured license yes
terday afternoon to wed Helena Pfeil.
"A leap year ball tonight at San
Pedro Springs instead of Krisch's hall.
Fernando Ruiz has secured q license
to wed Rita Villafuerte.
There will be skirmish drill and
firing at the military target range next
week.
Tho Turner Hook and Ladder COM
pany had a very interesting practice last
night.
The public schools yesterday we're
occupied with the monthly examina-
tions.
That duel between the Scotchman
and the Irishman for yesterday morning
did not come of, for some reason.
-Justice Barnes gave judgment today
against Max Samuels for sos 90 In favor
OF MoAlliater Brothers, groceries.
"A petition of citizens ia circulated
to have Pine street from Dacota street
to tho government depot graded for q
drive.
Madame Donaldson's scholars will
give q grand ball next Friday when
they will present their teacher with q
Hardeman piano valued ASSOC.
The dinner and supper for the Dene-
fit OF Uniform Rank, Knights ofPythias.
L. <lnv h< 0ntf I'm, ad
tonight. Dancing after supper.
1t is thought quite probable that the
next military department team shooting
will take place at the new target range
at this military post.
Mrs. G. W. Maltsberger died at her
residence on North Flores street yester-
day. The fureral occurred at three
O'Clock this afternoon.
The county commissioners will have
q called meeting next Monday, to take
action in regard to proceeding with the
joint city and county courthouse.
Justice Barnes has adjourned court
for the day In respect to the memory OF
Chief Justice Waite. The probate and
district courts are still in session.
"A. p. Woodbridge and committee Of
the board Of trade Of Austin, are In the
city consulting with Mr.. Lott In regard
to the Arkansas Pass extension to Austin.
The executive committee Of the
Wool and Cotton Exchange met this
morning in the Board OF Trade rooms
and transacted some important routine
work.
The Luling Signal says that the
Southern Pacific company took the body
Of the little Arab boy to Kingsbury with
out an inquest being held. This is q
violation of the law.
Grant Markly, while coupling cars
night, was injured on the shoulder by
the engine backing down suddenly and
"bumping."
Mr.. W. J. Vogt, a very courteous
and efficient emplOye OF the Wells. Fargo
express company has been appointed
route agent protein, with headquarters
In this city. and is now in charge Of the
duties Of his position.
The talk on the streets this morning
is about the new court house. Many
citizens want to know what the county
is going to do about 1t, and when the
city administration will commence
operations.
-Groek george, the WRESTLER, mas re-
turned from Corpus Christi, where he
has been exhibiting with Sergt. Walsh.
Walsh is trying to start q variety show
in Laredo. George wants to "rassle"
somebody here and says he don't care
who ii is.
This morning as Pacific express
wagon was driving down Alamo plaza
an axletree broke, let the wheel of and
allowed one end OF the wagon to drop
vioently to the ground, but as far as
could be ascertained, no other damage
was done.
"A number Of the Worcester excur-
sionists visited the Immigration head
quarters this forenoon and inspected
the exhibit of southwest Texas con-
densed. and informed themselves as to
the character OF soil of the section, pro-
ducts and climate. They all expressed
surprise that such rich country as they
had traversed, should be so spsrsely
settled. If the Europeans had seen this
country first few centuries ago, 1t
would have been their own Massachu-
sets that lacked the settlers.
Real Estate Sales.