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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
RIGHT ON TOP
Is the Progressive and Wide-Awake
Firm of Olsen x Son.
MINERS OF RocKDALE COAL AND
DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
COAL AND WOOD.

So much has been said and writ
ten concerning the Alamo City and
the various industries that go 70
make up its worth that one would
be at a loss for Language with
which to indulge in further de-
scription did not an institution
present itself possessing such mdl-
viduality and distinctive merit az
to speed the pen to heights yet I'M
attained. While the observation
for the lack of space must be nee
.essarily cursory, still it is with in
finite pride that the LIGHT refers
to the great business of MesSrs. j.
j. Olsen d Son, miners of Rockdale
coal and state agents for the old
original McAlester coal, and whole
sale and retail dealers in all kinds
Of coal, coke and wood. The mine
of this firm is located at Rockdale,
Texas, and the product from here
is shipped over the entire state.
Here some fifty people are employ
ed, the capacity being 200 tons per
diem. Their coal and wood yards
here are located near the Arkansas
Pass depot, and cover about two
acres of ground. A very large
business is enjoyed. Their retail
as well as wholesale business in
creases each successive season.
Producing their own coal they are
enabled to sell to the consumer di-.
rect at rock bottom prices. During
the summer they lay in a large
supply of wood, which this year Is
larger than ever, amounting to
over 2000 cords of the very best
postoak wood, which is thoroughly
seasoned and ready for use. The
individual members of the firm
are wide-awake citizens, substan-
tial business men and stand high
in the community. 1t is pleas
ure to transact business with them,
as they are thoroughly reliable in
their dealings, prompt, accommodate
ing and obliging. May their future
be fraught with success is the wish
of the LIGHT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
BANKERS.
+. GROOS & co .

+. GROOS & co,
n. +. CORNER OF COMMERCE AND NAVARRO
STREETS.
1t is impossible to make a thor
ough disclosure of the resources Of
our city without making a careful
resume of its financial institutions,
through the indispensable aid of
which the prosperity has been pro-
NOTED and made stable and secure.
San Antonio, rich in its various
resources, has ample facilities for
banking through the medium of
F. Groos & Co.'s bank, which is
Justly regarded as one of the most
solid institutions of finance in this
section. This firm was founded by
+. Groos and brothers, the latter
now deceased, in 1854 at Eagle
Pass, this state, where a general
commission and grocery business
was carried on. Shortly after the
war they moved to San Antonio,
and in 1874 founded their banking
business. With ample capital the
bank has kept pace with the on
ward march of San Antonio. The
members of the firm are F. Groos,
Mrs. Hulda Groos and Mrs. Anna
Groos. Deposits are received,
loans made upon undoubted securi-
ty, foreign coin and currency is
bought and sold, drafts are drawn
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are comparatively free from these
pests, but the older states are full
of them. Besides, they have the
peach yellows" and the 9root
knot" that is annually destroying
thousands of their trees. knew
one man in Texas who brought
trees from Florida. They grew
we'll for several years, then devel-
oped the root knot, which destroyed
the whole orchard in less than two
years. Beware of trees brought
from the older states. Study up
just little on the science of fruit
culture, With a small expenditure
of money and a little labor you may
have an abundance of fruit, lasting
from May until November, every
year.
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GRAIN AND COMMISSION.
r ]. MAUERMANN & BRO '

B. j. MAUERMANN IL BRO
WAREHOUSES; ON WALNUT, BETWEEN DAw-
SON AND NOLAN STREETS.
This firm, composed of b. j.
and Gus. A. Mauermann stands
high in the list of San Antonio's
leading firms. They do an extern
sive business in general commits
sion, grain, hay and produce.
Storage solicited. They have spa
cious warehouses on Walnut, be-
tween Dawson and Nolan streets.
The business has been running for
a number of years and is COM
mercially rated as A l. A large
business is enjoyed, and this is
due to the hustling qualities OF
the live and progressive men in
charge. Telephone 81. All orders
are promptly attended to. The in
dividual members of the firm
scarcely need an introduction to
the people of this section, they are
San Antonio boys. Long years Of
success to them.
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Gas, Electric Light, Power, Coal,
Coke, Gas Fitting and Elec-
trio Light Wiring.
MAGNIFICENTLY EQUIPPED, ST.
PERBLY MANAGED AND A DE-
vELoPER OF THE ALAMO
CITY. \ BRIEF DE-
SCRIPTION. HEAD
QUARTERS, 329
WEST COM \
MERGE ST.

1t is unquestionably a fact that
the industrial advance of the last
half century of the Republic, in
every department of the mechan-
ical arts, as well as the many inn
portant discoveries made in cleo
tricity, has been a most necessary
and important step in social and
commercial revolution. No city
of any size or pretensions is with
out plant for the furnishing of
light, and San Antonio is particu-
larly blest in this respect, having
in our midst the San Antonio Gas
company, one of the best equipped
and managed plants of its kind in
the southwest.
The company was incorporated
in 1859, by the following gentle
men: $. r. Dickerson, j. c.
French, James Vance, Asa Mitch
ell, II. l.. Radaz and r. Colquhoun.
The following well known gentle
men constitute the present Off
ciate: HID. Kampmann, president
and general manager; G.. Giesecke,
treasurer; f. Fries, secretary.
The headquarters of the concern
are located at 800 West Commerce
street, where their handsome offices
are a scene of busy life at all times
of the day. The gas works are sit
uated on West Houston street, be-
tween Laredo streets and San Ped
TO creek. This plant is equipped
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.
A SUPERB EDUCATIONAL FACTOR

=
Was founded in 1852 under the
auspices of the Brothers of St.
Mary, under whose educational
ability it has since continued. A
corps of thirteen able teachers UNI
der Brother John are constantly
engaged in imparting instruction
in literary, scientific and CONNER
cial studies, as well as both vocal
and instrumental music. At the
Worlds Fair, held in Chicago, the
college was awarded gold medal
and diploma for drawing and eX-
cellency in class work. he school
has also received several gold
medals at international fairs held
in San Antonio. The full course Of
the school requires the usual num-
Der of years to complete, and diplo-
mas are given. The college has a
very fine museum of minerals. In
fact this is one of the most COM
plete institutions of its kind in the
state. 1t has attained an ascen-
dancy second to no other similar
institution in the country. The
courses of study are eminently
practical and comprehensive, and
the terms most reasonable. San
Antonio is indeed fortunate in the
possession of such an able educa-
tional institution.
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HOTELS.
THE SOUTHERN HOTEL.
COR. MAIN PLAZA AND DoLoRosA ST.

A HOME FOR THE TRAVELLER. :
A model hotel is the grandest
work of man. A tired out traveller
and a poor hotel don't hitch. He
knows a good bed when he hits it
and a good meal when he tastes It,.
Satisfy a mans stAnach and you
have his eternal Aptitude. I'm
press a stranger favorab1y on tfo
hotel subject and yon have won
many words OF praise for your city,
for the city is judged by the hotels
it supports. These facts are gener-
ally acknowledged, and their truths
fulness recognized by DR.. Trexler,
the genial proprietor of the South
ern. The fame of the Southern
has spread into nearly every sec
ton of the country, and to say 1t
is tirst-class is to repeat a twice
told tale. 1t is cheerful and at
tractive place of rest and comfort,
where all the wants of the guests
are anticipated and no obnoxious
feature is thrust upon them. This
hotel, which is the great Texas
family resort, has all the modern
improvements, electric Zig h is,
electric fans, electric bells, hot and
cold water baths, etc. The table is
always provided with the best the
market affords. 1t has large and
comfortable rooms, and is centrally
located. Give DR.. Trexler a trial, {
as he is the oldest hotel man in the
business in San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

Nothing but refrigerated meats
are kept on hand, and as Mr.. Klar
manufactures his own sausages we
can heartily recommend them to
anyone. Mr.. Klar is an A / bust.
nessman, courteous to all patrons,
and is constantly endeavoring to
please the public. For fine juicy
meat his establishment is entitled
to the "blue ribbon"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

Located in our midst is the well
known house of John tinnigan &
Co. transformations in appearance,
vet an enormous business is trans
acted in hides, furs and skins.
This firm never advertises, but re-
lies upon correct business methods
to sustain it. The firm is com.
posed of. John Finnigan, Of New
York City, and r. Il. Paine, OF
Houston, Texas. The house is
we'll known among people who buy
and sell these goods and is in a
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

position to compete with any SINH
lar house in the country. Owing
to the lack of space it will be inn
possible to enter into the details of
the business of this house, suffice
it to say that Messrs. Finnigan u
Co. lead the van in their line.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
BUTCHERS.
AnoLF KLAR.

CORNER ALAMO AND SOUTH STREETS.
Superiority in these modern
DAYS takes precedence above all
else and in this gentleman's BUSH
ness, superiority in fine meats has
brought him large patronage.
He deals in all kinds of fresh and
salt meats, sausages and lard
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
NOTARY PUBLIC.

CONRAD ROTH with Hass & Open
heimer.)
RESIDENCE Nd. 30 GOLIAD ST.
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS.
Speciality. General and special
powers of attorney for use in the
Republic of Mexico and German
Empire made out in proper form.
Spanish and German and legaliza-
ton attended to.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
LOAN OFFICE.
j. NJ. CHAVEZ
6l9 DoLoRosA STREET.

OIy DOLOKOSA STREET..
This gentleman was born and
reared in San Antonio. In 1898 he
established his business, which
consists of pawn broking and
loans. He always has on hand a
large line of jewelry, watches,
clocks and most everything in the
line of unredeemed goods for sale
at a bargain. Give him a call.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
DENTISTS.
G. w PHILIPS, D. D. s..

G. w PHILIPS, D. D. s..
A leading dentist of our city, is
well equipped to do all work in his
line. His dental parlors are In the
Duerler building, 222k West Com
merce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
USE Jo.HE

Magnetic Oil, the king of all
remedies, the most healing and
penetrating oil know to medical
science. Testimonials FIR o m
some of our best citizens. Ma
lures greatest restorative for
the speedy cure OF all diseases
by penetrating and removing
causes. Mrs. Thos. w. Bereh,
sole agent for San Antonio aud
Bexar county, No. 3l6 Richmond
Ave. Also for sale by Geo.
Icke & Bro, Adolph DRESS, A.
Grandjean, Jno. Kennedy, c,
l.. Gimbie, Joe. Woeltz. Agent'
wanted for Bexar county
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
BOOTS AND SHOES.
SUNSET SHOE STORE,
400 AUSTIN STREET.

4 very large and handsome stock.
They carry all the year,
And If you want to purchase cheap,
The place to buy is here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

This store was established about
three years ago, and by honest
prices.and a good quality of shoes
has obtained the patronage of all
who call. Fargo's shoes are the
principal brand of shoes they car
ny and there are not any made that
are better for the prices. When in
need of a pair of shoes call on them
and suit yourself.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
HIDES, SKINS, ETC.

JOHN FINNIGAN & co,
WEST SIDE OF SAN PEDRO, BETWEEN
COMMERCE. AND DoLoROsA SIS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31

Washington Correspondence Chicag,
Times-Herald.

Washington Correspondence Chicago
Tmes-Herald.
Just before leaving Washington ex-
Speaker Crisp was asked if he ever ex-
pected to again preside over the House
of Representatives Il do not" replied
Judge Crisp. Il have no expectation of
being again elected to the speakersh p"
When questioned as to the cause of his
lack of hopefulness in this direction, Mr..
Crisp added: Il do not expect the prece-
dents of history to be broken for my es-
pecial benefit. Do you know that no man
was ever elected speaker of the House
during more than two congresses?. Well,
it is fact. 1t is somewhat remarkable
that while eleven men have served
through two congresses not one of them
was ever elected to third term. l don t
know that there is an anti-thrd term
prejudice in the country. so far as the
speakership is concerned, as there is
about the presidency, but ] scarcely ex-
pect to be lucky enough to break the
record"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31

II cannot be demolished piecemeaL The
foundation OF the Eddystone light house
Is solid rock so that its construction was
much easier than that Of the Diamond
Shoal light will be.
At present the only Warming which
mariners have 70 keep clear Of the shoal
is the Hatteras Point light. This, how
ever. is seven miles inside the shoal. so
that it is useless even in moderately hazy
weather. Should the expectations Of the
light house board be realized, the Dia-
mond ShOal light house will prove a great
boon 10 seamen and make comparat lively
harmless what Is al present the most
dangerous spot on the Atlantic coast.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31

Z. During the rounds the seconds are
not allowed 10 coach or use any means
10 urge their man 10 contest. The contest
ants are to break away when ordered 10
do so by the refere. otherwise the referee
Is TO separate them
Is. No shoes OF boots with sprigs or
spikes allowed to be worn by either
contestant.
a. During the contest should either con-
testant show through weakness or lack
Of endurance that ne is unable TO con-
tfnue further. the referee has the power
10 stop the contest and give a decision.
Is. The referee has the power 10 award
the contest against either contestant for
the violation OF any OF these rules when
even in his opinion the violation Justifies
such decision.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31
NEW RING RULES.
''PrOf." Duffy Improves on the
Queensberry and London Ring Tao

"PrOt." DuHy Improves the
Queensberry and London Ring Tao
ties.
From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Prof. John II. Duffy has prepared the
following set of rules to be used by the
Olympic Club in future. The rules will
not govern in the Corbett- Fitzsimmons
contest. however, in case it takes place
here, as the pugilists have signed to fight
under the Marquis of bloomsbury rules
Those familiar with affairs at the ring
will see that the professor has intro
duced a number of important changes in
this code. Especially is this the case in
the length of the rounds and intermis-
sions. The former have been changed
from three minutes to four and the latter
from one minute to two Prof. Duffy
says that these rules will be especially
favorable in limited contests of twenty
five rounds or less. The intermissions are
heightened because, he says, he does not
think one minute enables the men to be-
come dried, get their wind and become
properly refreshed before renewing the
contest. Here are the rules:
l. The contest TO be a fair stand-up box
ing match, with no wrestling. hugging,
putting, neelng, back-heennS, elDOWlng,
shouldering or kneeing allowed
2. The ring to be twenty-four feet or
near that size as possible: the ropes
stakes and floor to be well padded.
3. A man on one knee. knocked outside
of the ropes, or on the ropes in a helpless
condition. is considered down.
4. The rounds to be of four minutes du-
ration, and two minutes time between
the rounds.
). Should either man fall, through weak
ness, or otherwise, he must get up I'M
assisted, fifteen seconds to be allowed him
to do so. The other man, meanwhile, to
return to his corner, and when the fallen
man is on his feet the round is to be re-
sumed and continued until the four min
utes have expired If either contestant
fails TO rise in the fifteen seconds al
lowed, the referee is to give his award
in favor of the other cotestant.
6. No one allowed in the ring during the
rounds except the referee.
7. The pivot pillow is barred.
s. The gloves to be new, and weigh not
less than five ounces. Should a glove burst
or come off it must be replaced 10 the
referees satisfaction.
9. No plaster of any kind to be used on
the hands for the purpose Of strength
ening them.
10. The principal and seconds under no
circumstances are allowed to tamper
wrench or manipulate the gloves in any
manner, to wet or put rosin or any other
chemicals on them for the purpose of in
iuring the other contestant. The gloves to
be placed on the hands as delivered by
the referee.
II. A man with one arm free is allowed
TO continue the contest. provided he does
not conflict with article one Of these rules
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31

A theatrical manager recently had print
ed a number of costly lithographs of the
leading members of his company, saws
Harper's Magazine. Being busy behind
the scenes when they were brought to
him, he called a stage attendant and or
dered him to place them in the foyer.
On entering the theater in the evening, he
noticed that the Autographs were not
visible He Immediately hunted up the
attendant. and asked him where they
were.
"shure, burnt thin. sorr." said the
attendant
Burnt them. you idiot! What did you
do that for?'
'Bekase We told me to- was the reply
i'm an injured tone,
81 didn't tell you to burn them" the
manager said, impatiently.
Faith, scrr, We did. We tould me to
put thin in the foire and / wint roieht
aft an put thin in the stove beyant
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Lemon hot Drops.

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness
Sore Throat. Bronchitis. Hemorrhage ana
all throat and lung diseases. Elegant, re-
liable
Is cents at drugglsts' Prepared only by
DR.. H. Motley, Atlanta. Ga
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Black All Wool Crepons.
Black Goat Hair Crepons.
Black 1ridescent Crepons.
Black Silk Stripe Crepons.
Black Silk Figure Crepons.
Black Crepons with Beads.
Black Crepons en- Carrcan.
Black Crepons Gu Boucle.
Iridescent Fancy Crepons.
Cream White Wool Crepons.
Fancy Color Cotton Crepons, DC.
Fancy Color Cotton Crepons, 15c.
Wool Mixed Crepons, zoe.
Black Mohair for Skirts.
Colored MOhair Skirtings.
New Tailor Made Suitings.
Large Variety Wash Silks.
Large Variety China Silks.
Large Variety Plaid Silks.
Large Variety Stripe Silks.
Large Variety Fancy Silks.
Black BrOche Taffeta Silks.
Black Broche Satin Duchesse.
Black Satin for Skirts.
Rich Black Satin Duchesse.
Rich Black Satin Luxor.
Rustling Black Taffetas.
Colored Satins for Innings.
Black India Silks, 10 cents.
Black India Silks. 80 cents.
Black India Silks, 40 cents.
Black India Silks, 30 cents.
Black India Silks, 10 cents.
Raw india Silk Pongees.
White and Cream India Silks.
Imitation Hair Cloth, 10 cents.
Grass Clot Innings, 10 cents.
Rustling Moiree Innings.
The Genuine Hair Cloths.
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A Prominent minister writes,

After ten years of great suffering from
indigestion, with great nervous prostra-
ton. billiousness, disordered kidneys and
constipation, l have been cured by DR..
Mozleys Lemon Elixir and am now a well
man.
Rev. c. c. Davis, Ed. NJ. z. Oh. South.
No. IS Tatnall street, Atlanta, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31

Fine Black Moiree Antique.
Fine Black Moiree Franchise.
Cream White Moiree Franchise.
Every Shade India Silks.
Every Shade Surah Silks.
Point d'Esprit Laces, New.
New Point de Gene Laces.
New Point de Venice Laces.
New Nainsook Demi Flounces.
The Latest Styles Parasols.
The Latest in Sun Shades.
The Latest in Child's Parasols.
Children's Plain and Rib Vests.
Black and Colored Cloth Capes.
The New Ready Made Skirt.
Glorious Designs in Organizes.
Great Bargains Black Henriettas.
Very Choice Fine Towels, 40 cents.
A Lot $3.50 Towels at 80 cents.
Fine Sea Island Shirtings, 4 cents.
Lovely Shirt Percales at 4 cents.
Very Best Yard Wide Bleach, . cents.
Fancy Stripe Bed Tickings, 8 cents.
The Best Standard Prints, cents.
Rich Printed Fancy Satines, cents.
French Outing Flannels at 10 cents.
Ten Quarter Sheetings at 10 cents.
Turkey Red Table Cloths, 20 cents.
Beautiful Dress Ginghams, 8 cents.
Twilled Drapery Cretonnes, cents.
Heavy Checked Homespuns, 1 cents.
Fine Quality Apron Checks, ) cents.
White Cambria Long Cloths, 6 cents.
Fine White India Linnons, > cents.
White Checked Nainsooks, cents.
White Lace Stripe Lawns, s cents.
White Striped Dimities, II cents.
25c Quality Fancy Satines, II cents.
Fast Black Satines at s cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31

-Tommy-Pop. what's the difference be-
tween a bon mot and a joke?
Tommy Pop-A bon mot is something
YOU tell friend. and q Joke IS something
a friend tells you.-Philadelphia Record.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31

The food cure" is a comparatively
new idea, introduced into England by sew
eral physicians of advanced ideas, who
boldly advance the proposition that they
can cure ordinary human ills by dieting
and without the use of medicines, SAYS
the New York Mail and Express. They
claim that certain foods contain all the
elements necessary to effect cures; that
they have made up a list which embraces
tonics, febrifuges, diuretics, and, in fact,
every medicinal agent that is defined in
the pharmacopia These foods are of the
simplest character, but the English doc
tors do not disclose them, except TO Their
patients. They say that in the course of
ten years there will not be one-third the
medicine used that is used to-day, and
they point out the fact that the sale of
quinine and all anti-pyretics has decreased
in the last five years to a remarkable de-
gree. There is a good deal of common
sense In the idea" said a physician who
had heard Of the new departure, land it
may take If doctors generally go into it,
but l fear that the great majority who
have woman patients will not. Why?
Well, You might convince a man that he
was getting sufficient iron for his system
when he was eating beef. or that If he
needed starch he could get il from bread
instead of from pills, but you couldn't do
that with woman. They do not reason
that way. ] am speaking especially Of pa
tents slightly hypochondriachal when l
say they would reject such treatment i'm
mediately; but as general thing you can
apply the rule to all womankind. Advice
as to exercise or diet is generally lost
The average woman wants to take medi-
cine. and if Il is very disagreeable she
imagines il is very effieacious. She grad
ually gets a mania for pills and potions
and takes delight in dosing everybody who
will submit. Now. il doctor has a pay
ing patient and he can really help her con-
dition by giving her bread pills with a
hypnotic suggestion, l think 1t is his duty
to do SO, and collect his fee. He might as
well try to whistle down the north wind
as to make a woman believe that exer-
else and diet are better than medicine
If he is overly conscientious and abandons
the case another fellow comes along and
gets 1t. so the natural temptation is to
cater TO a patienfs WbirnS "