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A MUSICAL PRODIGY.
Blind Toms Reception at the Grand Opera House. Toronto. An Enthusiastic
 Audience.-A New Waltz.

One of the largest audiences that
 ever assent bled to listen to Il concert
 in July in this city filled the Grand Opera House in every part last even ing on the occasion of the return of
 ''Blind Tom,'' the wOrld-fnmed ne
 gro pianist. It Is 37 years since Thomas Bethune Bethune was
 his former owner), for that is the
 real home of this remarkable man,
 first appeared on the public platform, at the age of six years, as perform CT, and in that time he has travelled in every part of the civilized world, and everywhere with unbroken sue cess. Last evenings concert was no exception to the rule. Toms roper
 toire was apparently unlimited, and
 his versatility astonished all. He seemed to be as much at home in the classical gems of Beethoven as he was in "Yankee Doodle" and proved the truth of his own statement that
 'tTom, besides being a remarkable pianist, has a very fine baritone voice." by rendering RusseH's s"The Iyey Green" with an appreciatiye expression. A feature which deserves special notice was In accurate repro duction of piece rendered by a young lady pupil of Prof. B0hnar, after hearing 1t played once. There could be no possible deception, as the composition was the lady's own production, and had never been written or published. Following 1 this Tom gave exact limitations of several musical instruments, copied the sounds of flying express and in- other feats.
 It Is difficult matter to listen to the varied and finished performance | and realize that the actor was not | only m unlettered, untaught negro, but that his mental capacity was | little removed from idiocy, the one | talent which nature had abnormally | enabling him thereby to overcome other deficiencies and shine l prominently among his fellows, be- ing the marvellous sense of sound. Toronto Globe, July 7th, 1892.
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We are indebted to Mir. l.. E. Mitch ell for box of the largest and hand somest strawberries of the season. Mr. Mitchell lives on the Sulphur Springs road, and raises all kinds of small fruit, thoroughbred poultry and Jersey cattle.
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Blind Tom" Coming.

Blind Tom" natures great musi- cal prodigy, will appear at the Opera-house in this city on Saturday evening May 1. Mir, D. l.. Willis, the advance agent, was in the city today making the necessary arrangements. This announcement will no doubt be hailed with joy by the music-loying public of Pine Bluff
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To the Farmers of Jefferson County.

The department of agriculture is anxious to ascertain the decrease in acreage in land planted in cotton and the increase in acreage In land planted in cereals or other food pro- ducing crops as compared with the year 1891
 In order to ascertain this aceu- rately request the farmers to re- port to me on postal cards, not later than May g. J. NJ. HUDSON, Special Correspondent Department
 of Agriculture.
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Chief Stewart is notifying all loaf CTS that they must either go to work or leave town, unless they can show visible means of support He is also thinning out the boot-black brigade. Hurrah for the new Chief.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-01

The Iron Mountain Railway will sell tickets at lowest first class rates for the round trip to Dallas, Tex, on account of the general assembly of the Presby terian Church In that city on May l6 to 26.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-01

Baby does need a lot of things to make his life comfortable. Pure powder, pure soap, soft sponges, del ieate perfume, maybe prepared food. Fresh prepared food if he is that kind of q baby. Whatever it is, we have it sure Anderson Meyer Drug Company. 1 2Sdh
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Police Officer Tom Green had a chase after prisoner yesterday afternoon, and when 1t was over, for the first time in his life he was unable to talk-lack of breath was thecause.
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An important meeting of Hospital Association will be held at Merrill Institute Friday afternoon at } o'clock. Every member is urged to be present.
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MT. F. 4. LeLaurin, a brother of our fellow townsmen, is in the city, en route to his home at Pal estine, Texas, from Hot Springs.
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Cantrell Springs water will he de livered on ana after the 18th of April fresh from the springs every morning. Parties wanting it will please leave their orders at the GRAPHIC office.
 dtf ARCH NlvEN
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For Screen doors and windows go to the Bluff City Lumber Company and get the best made at low prices. 4 26jul
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CFHY IHEMS. 1A A n Il AAhN4thNJs

The DAILY GRAPHIC accepts od- .,ertastag on Hte distinct and uneqaipocat guarantee hat t has c daily circula- ton iarger Hdn day other dai7y neeos- Daper published in Pine Blu8
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Prosecuting Attorney s. c. Martin and family on yesterday moved into their beautiful new hOme.on the corner of Pine street and Fourteenth ave nIlp
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Members of the Hospital Associs.- ton will please remember that meeting of the association will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at Merrill Institute.
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If you ride bicycle ride the best, If you do this you must have a WIG TOR. FOX BROS.
 Exclusive Agents. 4 14dtf
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The "Quick Meal" is the best gasoline stove in the market. Can he found only at Fox Bros, Whole sale and Retail Hardware. 4 14dtf
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MAKES PURE BLOOD. These three words tell the whole story of the wonderful cures by Hoods Sarsa- parilla. It is the blood purifier and spring medicine.
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The ladies-We have that, too. Face powder, nail powder, and you know the balance We have it An derson-Meyer Drug Company 2Sdtf
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Everybody, and their sisters and their cousins, and their aunts, went to the picnic today except the poor bill collectors and printers.
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For screen doors and win dows go to the Bluff City Lum- Der Company and get the best made at low prices 4 26ju1
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Yesterday, Dave Robinson filed an application for letters of administra- ton upon the estate of Rev. George Robinson, deceased.
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SpecialiNotlce.

After May lst your orders given before o'clock Saturday evening for Sundays dinner will be delivered on Sunday morning.
 N B. We will have no open market on Sunday.
 k. F. HOLMES. f l6 { may l City Market.
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The best coffee Is that of Chase 1 Sanborn's. Try 1t, at , ldtf l.. E. GOLDSMITH X Co .'s.
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Pic Merlo, the great gardener, brought the first new peas of the season to market last Saturday. Pic is usually the first in every thing in his line.
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Does your piano need tuning? We have a first-class tnneremploycd and will guarantee his work. Hoylcr X Rowland, 205 west Second ave nIe 4Sdtf
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To keep out flies and mosqui- tos use wire Screnes, at Chas. T. Abeles & Co. 25 d2w
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Ask the cigar dealer for d "Gotton Belt. It is d Havana filler, and the 5est5-cent cigar in the market. 3l9tf
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Mr. NJ. C. Cross has filed an appli- cation for letters of administration upon the estate of Pastor Vaughan, deceased.
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GOODS PILLS have won high praises for their prompt and efficient yet easy action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-01

There is no better 5-cent cigar on the market than the Cotton Belt, ; manufactured by Rodewald X Kra tz- meier Ask for it. 3l9dtf
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The Police Judge came near being 'fieln-fiammed yesterday afternoon.
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Mr. Frank Kendall, the popular lumber man of Kedron, is a guest of the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-01

The "Cotton Belt Cigar" is the finest 5-cent article in the city. Try them. 319dtf
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Henry Smith was fined $3 by the Police Judge last afternoon for using abusive language.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-01

Dr. J. r. Simmons returned home last evening, after a lengthy visit to San Antonio and Hot Springs.
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We do painting and paper hanging. Call for estimates.
 CHAS. T. ABELES X co.
 4 25d2w
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DEAL MERIT Is the character - istic of Hoods Sarsaparilla. It cures even after other preparations fail. Get Hoods and ONLY MOODS.
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For men-Oh we havegot it. Come q trotting, Anderson-Meyer Drug Company. 4 2Sdtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-01

Fresh peas beans and new potatoes at l.. E. Goldsmith & Co. 1dtf
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Mr. Eugene Flies leaves tonight for Camden, on important business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-01

BICYCLES FREE from all defects. Best line in the State.
 J. M. GOZA.
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Screen doors, screen windows, wire cloth at Chas. 1T. Abeles X Co. 25d2w
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Mr. Luther H. Sullivan, q promi- nent planter of English, is in the city.
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Mr. r. Frank is preparing to re- move his stock of dry goods to New York city, where he will in future reside.
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| have the best Lawn Mowers made. J. NJ. GOXA.
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WalI-paper, Paints and Oils at Gas. T. AbeIes X Co. 25d2W
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Sothern Baptist's Convention at Washing
 ton, D. c

For this occasion the Iron Noun tain Route will sell tickets D Wash lngton, D. C., at one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 6 and '; limited for return to fifteen days. J.L. REINACH.
 dwmay7 Ticket gent
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Thomas Pumps are the best made for service. J. M. GOZA.
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Finest strawberries the market af- lords at l.. F. Goldsmith S Co.
 Id4R
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Blind Tom will be at the Opera house Saturday night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05
TAKE THE BEST.

If it pays to insure property,
then it also pays to take the best,
The Germania Fire Insurance COM
pany, Of New York, (active capital
$3,O00,000); issues such policies,
The Germania pays all just losses
in cash at once, without any deduc-
ton. Its headquarters is at San
Antonio. You do not have to wait
for some one to come from some
where to adjust or appraise your
loss. You do not have to deal with
strangers. Ask Wagner & Chabot,
DR.. Braunagel, Jacob Weber and
many other old citizens of San An
tonic as to how and in what man.
ner the undersigned had adjusted
their losses. S. d. SCUDDER,
Manager for Texas, Alamo Insur-
ance Building, San Antonio, Tex.
"Do not forget that all Alamo
policies are guaranteed by the Ger
MANIA" So If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05

Solid silver tea sets at A. Sar-
tors, lis w. Commerce st. 1t
The Council will have plenty
OF business to attend to tomorrow
afternoon.
Some OF the timid neigbbors
would be pleased If the West End
Gun club would move their shoot
ing grounds a little farther out OF
town.
The Hoo-Hoos are talking Of
holding a Characterization in June,
about the time of the meeting Of
the drummers.
MIR. Brand cannot be blamed
for holding on so long as he thinks
he has good thing.
The Legislature has adjourned
and the chicken fights still go on
across the creek.
The suburban taxpayer gets
very little for his money.
Tortoise shell combs, mounted
in pearls, gold or silver, at A. Sar-
tors, lis West Commerce st. 1t
Those who think there are
"millions" in a morning newspaper,
never dream that it takes from
81 800 to $1,000 a week to run one.
-"Alamo" and EMISSION" souve-
mir spoons at A. Sartor's, lis West
Commerce street. 1t
Hose, Hose at any price. Ala
mo Iron Works, city office. % If
The Crystal Turf Exchange is
becoming quite a popular resort
for those with a few dollars change
in their pocket, who think they
can pick out the winners.
The Belknaps will not waste
their time on the little state en-
tertainments, but are working
hard, bent on capturing one Of the
big prizes at st. Louis.
Goods bearing the name of "a.
Sartor," jeweler, is in itself a guar
antee as to their high grade and
standard.
The opposition to the city gov
eminent are not in favor of letting
out the garbage removal on con-
tract.
High grade and artistically cut
glass ware at A. Sartors, lis West
Commerce street. % 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05
PUBLIC NOTICE.

The following first-class saloons
are the only ones in the city that
you can secure the genuine Dull.
nig's Chalybeate Iron and Mineral
Waters:
Diamond Front.
Crystal.
VIM. Reuters.
Silver King.
Albert's Buckhorn.
Elite.
Midway.
Southern Hotel.
A. Scholz.
White House.
SaZerac.
Postoffice Exchange.
l.. p. Schafer.
These waters are uneXcelled. In
every essential from a medicinal
standpoint, the Chalybeate waters
from Dullnig's wells are superior to
many Of the imported mineral
waters, while they possess the ad-
ditional advantage of always being
fresh and pure. A trial will con-
vince you that there is no remedy
like natures own restorative-Dull-
nig's matchless Chalybeate Waters
for the cure Of all the ills incl
dent to the change of seasons. 4 2Stt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05
CHEAP EXCURSION TO MEXICO.

The Southern Pacific, in order to afford
the Confederate Veterans, their families
and friends an opportunity to visit the
Republic of Mexico aud its quaint cities,
will sell round trip tickets to the City OF
Mexico and return via Eagle Pass, MeXi-
can International railway, Torreon, and
Mexican Central railway, on May oath,
25th and Goth, from Houston at the eX-
tremely low rate Of S27.90 for the round
trip.
Stop over will be allowed en- route al
points in Mexico and the tickets will be
good for return to Houston at any time
within thirty days from date Of sale.
Through sleeping car service, without
change, will be furnished, and cheap side
trips TO principal points of interest can be
made at specially reduced rates.
Sleeping car space can be secured in ad-
vance on application to Mr.. r. E. George,
City Ticket Agent, Southern Pacific,
Houston. L. j. PARKS,
415 tt General Passenger Agent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05
PROHIBITION.
Prom the National Liquor Dealer.

Prom the National Liquor Dealer.
1t is certain that much of the
prohibition sentiment is tine out
come of ignorance in regard to the
question of temperance.
It is certain that a large number
of very good people have been de-
ceived into supporting prohibition
Legislation and promoting politics
from a sense of religious duty.
J 1t is also certain that if the in
telligent, good people were to study
he temperance question, entirely
See from the influence of pious
asd political demagogues, they
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05
WHY is it ThusP

II special jurors are needed in
the district courts, ex.county and
ex-city officers have the rare luck
of being called to serve. Hardly
any one of them is summoned for
special jurors.
AS Artemus Ward used to say,
"why is this thing thusly?" Is it a
mere accident? or is it the result
of study and pre-arrangement?
Ex-county and ex-city officers pos
sess no superior qualification or
rights,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE

II rum tue Nht'OIdl Liquor Dealer.
San Antonio has among her
prominent liquor men some who
might well claim distinction for
their talents, enterprise aud social
standing in the community.
Hon. Oscar Bergstrom, a leading
member of the bar, is president of
the City Brewing Co.
Hon. Aug. Robin Jr., an old
citizen of San Antonio speaks and
writes several languages fuently
and represents the people in the
city council
Vim. Reuter-, who owns the
the splendid four story building on
the corner of Crockett street and
Alamo Plaza, contributed the or
namental band stand that adorns
the plaza.
John Loustaunau, of the firm of
Loustaunau & Bergeron, Elite
saloon and restaurant, is one of the
most successful business men. Mr..
L. is treasurer Of the San Antonio
Retail Liquor Dealers Association.
Mr.. Philip Carl, the able mana
ger of the great Lone Star Brew
cry, is polished gentleman and a
very able business man.
Our wholesale houses are repre-
sented by men of fine ability, of
substantial worth the first. class
citizenship.
CT. Meyers, formerly of New
Orleans, is the hustling secretary
and manager Of San Antonio
branch of Jurgen' S wholesale house.
Every one knows the genial Char.
ley from San Antonio to the Rio
Grande.
When one contemplates that
brewing house, the City Brewery,
the wonder would not cease as how
such an industry could spring from
almost nothing, unless you become
acquainted with the Napoleon
among brewers, Otto Koehler.
Our hotel saloon owners art a.
mong the wealthiest and toniest
of our citizens. Mr.. H. D. Kamp-
mans bar is one of the finest in
the state.
Mr.. Ludwig MahnCke, the pro-
prietor Of the ''Mahncke Hotel, "
famed for its comfort and good
living, runs fourishing bar. Mr..
M. resembles Grover Cleveland in
looks and frame, only that he is
handsomer man than Grover, and
would make better president.
Joe Cooley, all around badger
fighter, and sporting authority,
keeps the Register" Joe's
friends and patrosn are all first
class, from gallant Colonel" to
the Judge,
Albert Friedrich has made THE
Buckhorn" a worldwide fame, as
presenting the most complete and
interesting collection of horns and
other curiosities on this continent.
Albert's place of business is always
open to the visits to the ladies, and
hundreds of strangers have availed
themselves of the pleasure of view
ing his collection.
The gentleman at the head of
that complete hosiery, "Scholz
Palm Garden" Mr.. Henry Boer-
ner, is distinguished for his quiet,
modest, dignifed bearing, but he
carries the burden of his establish
ment without much strain, Mr.. B.
is a great student of national poll
tics, and keeps file ofthe Congress
sional Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05

would not engage in this warfare
upon legitimate business.
Taking the experience of all coun-
tries, states and communities that
have tried prohibition as cure for
intemperance, every candid, honest
person will admit that it is a fail
ure.
Looked at from a moral, re.
ligious and sanitary point of view,
prohibition is failure.
Looked at as a restriction upon
the rights and liberty of the Ameri-
can citizen, it is an odious thing.
The fact that, through the oper.
alton of local option, a large mum.
Der of Texas counties have gone
dry" should excite the attention
of every tax-paying citizen. While
whiskey drinking is in no wise
diminished in these dry" places,
there is a complete loss of tax rev.
enue to state and county.
The imposition of 20 cents per
hundred additional state tax to
provide for the deficiency in our state
treasury is largely due to the local
option crusade.
How do our citizens at large
like to be burdened with taxes to
furnish free whiskey to local option
counties?
To all our citizens engaged in
trade we will send this advice. Pre-
pare to educate your neighbors the
upon the question, not to force it
by voters paid for by election funds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05
Unheard of Side Shows.
All by Local Talent.
LIGHT FLASHES.

We will sell you hose cheaper
than anybody in the CITY,. II you
don't belieue it, come and we will
convince you. Alamo Iron Works,
city office. 4 % If
The cops are beginning to look
hungry for the next payday.
Pumps, windmills and any
thing needed on farm or ranch at
the Alamo Iron Works, corner
Houston and st. Mary's streets.
asst
The money lenders say time is
dull with them, because they can
not supply the demand.
Lawn sprinklers cheaper than
any place in the city at Alamo
Iron Works, city office, cor. Hous-
ton and st. Mary's street. % If
C. A. Showers furniture COM
pany say their spring trade is far
better than they expected.
Our city of1ice-cor. Houston
and st. Mary's streets. Alamo Iron
Works. 42Stf
Wolff & Marx and the Joske
Bros. are keeping business up at a
lively gait on the East side.
Our city office-cor. Houston
and st. Mary's streets Alamo Iron
Works. 42S If
What's the use of paying $3.50
for a cane-seated chair when you
can get one from Wolfson for 80
cents.
For your architectural iron
work call on the Alamo Iron
Works. 42S If
"A number Of men are now at
work at the old Alvord brick yard
on Alazan creek, who will try to
make brick for the sewers.
Lawn Wowers-all sizes and
prices, Alamo Iron Works, city Of
fee. 42S If
Col. Grice's new building will
be one of the prettiest in the city.
Lawn Mowers-only the best
at the Alamo Iron Works, city Of
fee. 42S If
-Sousa's band will play at the
Grand tonight.
If our spring races are sue
cess, the Jockey club management
will be encouraged to take hold Of
fair.
Ring up GIG for cheapest hose
in the city. 1928 If
-Wolfson's window dresser is
improving, and shows some new
designs every week.
-Bslbriggan Underwear log to
$500 suit. A. PANCOAsT & Son.
This is the time of year to take
the Hot Sulphur bath.
Crash Linen suits, neat, cool,
durable, cheap.
4 % 1t A. PANCOAsT & Son.
Read the list of live adver-
tisers in the LIGHT today.
All wool suits from $500 to
$500. A. PANCoAsT & Son.
The manipulators of the charity
entertainments, should be careful
that the expenses do not eat up all
the profits.
Our 80 cent white shirt will
astonish you.
4 rs 1t A. PANCOAsT & Son.
The talk about starting morn
ing paper has died out until an
other election. The Express is a
better morning paper now than
the patronage Of the town justities.
Custom suits from fine import
ed and domestic goods, well cut,
well trimmed, well made, fit guar
anteed. A. PANCOAsT & SON.
The LIGHT has offered to publish
the letter list in our Sunday paper,
but our postmaster says that ow-
ing to being short on clerks and
the strict enforcement by the
government of the eight hour law,
he is unable to have same made
out in time.
"A large line of silver novelties
It A. Sartor's, lis West Commerce
treet. 1t
-Jewelry and badges, any de-
cription, made to order, at A. Sar-
gor's, lis West Commerce ST. 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05

THE HOT SULPHUR WELLS
Are now open for business. Street
cars every twenty minutes. 3 % If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05
WE ARE DOING BUSINESS.

Four thousand feet7 of garden
hose sold last week. Plenty more
! left. ALAMO IRON WoRi1s. A 2S tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS.
Twenty-six thousand feet Of hose
in stock. ALAMO IRON WORKS
4 IS If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-05

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