San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-13

| line, with minnow bait. 1t was a
beauty, and probably the largest ever
caught in this state.
The Greenville Construction COM
pany has at present somewhat over
600 men on their daily pay roll and
they are making the dirt fly at a live
ly rate.
Grand benefit ball given by L. o.
C. Ord Camp, s. o. ", at Muth's pa
yilion Dec. 18th. 1t*
"A passer by the photograph par
lor on Houston street last night accl-
dentally broke lamp globe hanging
close to the sidewalk.
Owing to a derailment of a car on
the Edison street car line yesterday
evening, some four carloads of passen-
gers were detained in returning from
the battle grounds, and a good many
of these preferred walking to waiting.
Officer Wosnig, in the charge on
the Alamo on Friday afternoon, al
most suspended battle operations by
stopping to get mesquite thorn out
of his foot
A theatrical entertainment was
given by the Casino association at
their hall on Market street last night.
The Y. NJ. C.. A. Ladies' Auxiliary
will tender a grand New Year recep-
ton to the members, at the associa-
ton rooms.
Mr.. B. F. Baugh, of San Antonio,
now attending the Texas university,
Austin. came over yesterday for a
short visit to the folks at home.
Next Wednesday evening in the
post hop room, Fort Sam Houston, a
benefit will be given in aid of the st.
Paul parish fund. The amateur OPP
eretta Hunt the Thimble" will be
presented.
A reception took place Friday
night at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. Groos, on East Commerce street,
in honor of some guests from La
grange, Schulenberg, New Braunfels,
Galveston and New York.
St. Mary's school young ladies are
preparing an entertainment to take
place before the holiday vacation.
Some of the Mexican troops taking
part in the assault on the Alamo
showed the Indian blood of their fore
fathers by the manner in which they
crept up on the foe, stealthily and in
a take-no-chances way.
Mrs. E. Kloepper, No. $40 Garden
street, is quite ill.
The work of laying sewers on
East Elmira street was finished last
week.
The children who will take part
in the entertainment of public school
No. Z next Friday at Mission garden
held a rehearsal there yesterday af-
ternoon.
Officer Bader was called in yester-
day to the A. B. Frank Company's
store. to arrest a troublesome vagrant
who was annoying the Office clerks.
The Sons of Veterans, E. o. G. Ord
camp No. 40, give a grand benefit ball
next Tuesday night, in Muth's pavil-
ion. to which the Light acknowledges
a bid.
The grand jury reported sixteen
bills of indictment yesterday. Eight
of these were against George Dunn
and ]. NJ. Farmer for burglary and
theft.
Frank Dawson and Frank Miller,
drivers Of the police patrol wagon,
changed reliefs yesterday, Dawson
taking the day and Miller the night
relief.
FOR BARGAINS IN FURNISH
ING GOODS GO TO THE AUCTION
ROOM.
A lecture in aid Of the Cuban re-
lief fund was given in Schools hall
last night.
Buy your wife, daughter or sweet
heart substantial Christmas present.
A handsome piece of furniture from
our well selected stock, is the thing.
G. A. SHOWERS FURNITURE co.
13-tf.
City Jailer Hardy entertained As
guests for breakfast and 40 for sup
per yesterday.
COME AND BUY AT YOUR OWN
PRICE. DAILY AUCTION, North
west corner Main Plaza.
Prof. Thompson, we'll known pi-
ano player, who had regular engage
ment at ScholZ,s garden, Is reported
as vi ShhSoO
street.
Freshest and best selected stock
of Furniture in the city. Our prices
will speak for themselves. G. A.
SHOWERS FURNITURE co. 13-tf.
Miss Nora Gilmore, aged IS years,
daughter Of Mr.. VIM. Gilmore, Of 122
San Fernando street, died yesterday
from consumption.
Don't be induced to buy until you
have seen our goods. We save you
money. G. A. SHOWERS FURNI-
TURE co 13-tf.
Last nights colored cake walk
was postponed until one night in week
4 after next.
| The smoke from the Alamo battle
at Riverside park yesterday evening
lowered over the city and was quite
sitting at times.
4 The final meeting Of the Alamo
carnival management, for settlement
OF affairs, will be held Monday night.
-Messrs. John Smith and VIM