Preface

This Directory of the Sporting District is intended to be an accurate guide to those who are seeking a good time. To the stranger and visitor while in San Antonio, this book will be welcome, because it puts him on a proper and safe path as to where he may go and feel secure from "Hold-ups" and any other game usually practiced upon the stranger.

Anyone perusing this booklet expecting to be regaled with lewd and obscene reading matter, will be sadly disappointed; as outside of some harmless wit or toasts, it contains only what necessary information is required to make it a directory.

This Blue Book is at this writing the second one of its kind in the United States, (there being one in New Orleans, La.) and is issued strictly for information purposes, nothing else.

THE PUBLISHERS.

DO NOT MAIL THIS BOOK

A Straight Steer to the Visitor Within
the Gates of the Alamo City, When
the Lights are Turned On.

Times without number in the past, guides and books
of information have been published in San Antonio—
ostensibly to inform visitors and strangers where to go
and how, while in the Metropolis of Texas. Most of
these have fallen far short of the purpose intended,
chiefly for the reason that outside of giving a list of
public places, parks and old missions, they failed utterly
to supply that information necessary to a stranger who
wished to see the city after the shades of night had fallen.
So to those whose creature desires impel them to saunter
forth to the enjoyment of the clinking glass, sports, and
good fellowship, the following will not be amiss.

The boundary of the Sporting District extends south
on South Santa Rosa Street for three blocks, beginning
at Dolorosa Street, thence from the 100 block to the end
of the 500 block on Matamoras Street, thence from the
200 block to the 500 block on South Concho Street, and
lastly the 100 block on Monterey Street. This is the
boundary within which the women are compelled to live
according to law. Take I. & G. N. and San Fernando
cars.

In this district you will find the Beauty Saloon con-
ducted by Billie Keilman, a safe and sane thirst parlor.
You will find him a pleasant host and a good fellow well
met. Next you will perceive the Big Four Saloon at
which Mr. Steve Vaccerezza holds forth. A fine, well
kept and orderly place. Steve can quench any kind of a
thirst. Directly across, you will run into the Clipper
Saloon with Charlie Franz at the helm; this is a well

A Straight Steer—Continued

known resort. Charlie meets you personally, as a good
time and he are synonymous. Last but not least you will
run across the Monterey Saloon on South Santa Rosa
Street, where Mr. J. Addicks holds forth. It keeps one
brewery busy to supply J. Addicks with enough beer to
satisfy his large clientele.

Now leaving the District and sauntering back to the
down town portion of the city, you will, on Main Plaza
and Commerce Street espy the electric sign of the Elite
Hotel, Bar and Rathskeller, conducted by Messrs. Kehoe
and Limburger. Drop in here, you will be treated to the
best the market affords. Their Rathskeller is known
throughout the state, and your outing would not be
complete unless you replenished the inner man at their
elegant bar or spent a pleasant hour or two in the Elite
Rathskeller. While in the down town district we would
suggest a visit to the Martin Buffet, Standard Bar, the
Cozy Corner, Riverside Bar, Gus and Walter Frank's
Fine Place, as well as the German Kitchen where special
dishes are served. Look these first class resorts up in
this book and drop around; a good, wholesome time is
assured you. If about town during the afternoon drop
in at the Turf Exchange, next to Elite Hotel, you can
here, get some very desired information.

Last but not least, while out in a cab or automobile
making the loops, you can find a number of oases where
a cool, refreshing drink may be had as well as fine
lunches of all kinds. On the North Loop out River
Avenue you will first encounter the Park Tavern,
(Ed. Beere, Prop.) this is a newly furnished and up-to-
date Road House where everything spells "welcome."
Further on comes the North Loop Saloon, a tavern con-
ducted by Mr. Lawrence Wall, refreshing drinks and
excellent lunches await you here. On the Mission Loop,
you cannot overlook the White Horse Tavern, a pretty
place nestled in a park. The finest foods to be had any-
where are served here, refreshing beverages at all times;
good cheer and a good time spell "gemuethlichkeit"
here.

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Old Phone 525

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Retail

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Both Phones 582

<table><thead><tr><th>CABDRIVERS</th><th>CAB NOS.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Alexander, Bob</td><td>73</td></tr><tr><td>Ashton, John (English Jack)</td><td>81</td></tr><tr><td>Beeckman, Joe</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>Campbell, Bob</td><td>180</td></tr><tr><td>Desmuke, Will</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td>Klockenkemper, Gus</td><td>73</td></tr><tr><td>Land, Raymond</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>McGough, Jno.</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Swisher, Fred</td><td>43</td></tr></tbody></table>

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