San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20

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the form of a crescent, and pre-
senting, in its broad sweep, &
charming view, uneXcellGd for its
imposing and picturesque beauty
These heights rise almost abruptly
to an elevation of 40 feet above the
level of the bay, and are generally
designated here as "bluffs." 1t is
TO these that Corpus Christi owes
her title as the "Bluff City of the
Gulf" 1t is safe to say that no
other city in the State of Texas can
show a residence portion of such
special features of desirability as
that of Corpus Christi, taking into
consideration her surroundings.
You can stand spon this elevation
in any season Of the year, and en-
| joy the cool, healthful breezes that
come in unbroken purity from the
salt waters of the Gulf.
The climate of Corpus Christi is
unsurpassed, either for healthful-
ness or comfort. 1t is very eXcep-
tional when the thermometer
reaches 80 degrees, even in the
hottest summer, and it rarely
falls below 80 or 40 degrees
| above zero in winter. AS
either health or pleasure re-
sort, through all seasons of the
year, this interesting city on the
bay will always occupy foremost
place. AS a bathing resort it is I'M
eXcelled.
POPULATION, INDUSTRIES.
AS mentioned before, Corpus
Christi has population Of abo ut
5000, and, unless all signs fail, is
entering on a new period of pros
porous growth. Another rail-
road, that from Brownsville
to Corpus Christi, is now al
most a certainty. Her citizens
are coming forward in aid of the
enterprise with unanimity
never before known. And when
this road shall have been compIet-
ed, as it undoubtedly will be, the
foundation will be laid for making
this the important city to which
her natural position entities her.
With another railroad, with the
capital and enterprise which it
will bring, the long talked of ques-
ton of a deep water harbor for
Corpus Christi, can soon be forever
settled.
Among the established indus
tries of this place, can be men,
toned her important fisheries. Not
only throughout Texas, and the
north but even asu far as the city
of Mexico, are sent her fine fish |
and oysters. There are several |
companies here engaged in the
shipping of these products, and |
they carry on profitable and ex-
tensive trade. The supply of oys-
ters here may be said to be mex
haustible, and of excellent quality |
and flavor. Fine crabs and shrimp |
are also found in abundance. AL
most every variety Of fish can be |
obtained here, such as trout, red |
fish, jack fish, pompanO, founder,
drum, tarpon, ETC., ect. 1t might
be mentioned here that for pleas
ure-tishing, this beautiful bay
STATUS uHTlNdl6u.
Corpus Christi has recently had
completed fine system OF water
works, under the control of com
pany whose members are broad
minded and liberal in policy.
The water is obtained from the |
Nueces river, some Is miles dis
tant, and is furnished at very fair
rates.
The city is also supplied with |
electric light, and with a street |
railway running the entire length |
Of its plincil al streets.
There are number Of good no. |
tells here, among which may be
mentioned the Steen hotel, the st. |
James and the Constantine.
1t has three newspapers, The
Star, Fhe sun and The Caller. |
The city can boast of many fine
residences which add to her beauty
and attractiveness.
1t has two railroads, the San An |
tonic and Arkansas Pass and the
TeXas-MeXican. The San Antonio |
and Arkansas Pass railway was com
pleted to Corpus Christi in the Fall !
Of 1886, and to this road it I'M
dOubtedly owes much of its later
prosperity and growth. This
railway system, from it's
early establishment, has al
ways been conducted on a |
wide and liberal policy. 1t has
opened up many fertile fields, and |
given permanent prosperity to
many beautiful towns in south |