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Subscribers are warned not to pay their subscription except upon presentation of a aroperly receipted bill from this ofllco. THOMAS II. JOHNSON, llaslness Manager. Entered at postomce at San Antenlo, Texas, as second-class matter. SATCItOAT, DIXr.MIIKU at) 1883. FokT Worth has been trying to abolish that greatest of nuisances the town cow, by ordinances, in order to encourage Ihe plant lag of trees and shrubbery. Tils; Fort Worth Gazette says: "The San Antonio Light published a very attractive and illustrated holiday edition. The Light is always found in the front rank." TlltRE seems to be a general dciire upon Ihe part of the people of the cliy to elect wide awake and progresilve men as Alder men. Mossbackism is all right in its wsy, but the time has come when It is necessary to have representative and energetic men at the head ol alTairs, and it should be the duty of every voter to carefully examine the merits ol the candidate before he votes. Some fellow in writing in justification of the fence cutlers, put up the plea that he should have free grass and a wide range, because he and his lather had fought and driven oft" the Indians, and was wound up by the question of what right had he to drive the Indians away from their inherited hunting groundit The theory will not work. The fence cutter Is a violstor of the law, and as such should bs amenable to tho law, because it is supreme. The holiday edition of the Li cut in many respects was a valuable issue, and gave the reader a very fair idea of the progress made in the last year by the city. It cost time, work and moqey to get it up, but It Is a fact that every day some one will come to the office and aik for one to five copies, and when asked to pay for them decline to take them. The Light is of the opinion that if anyone thinks enough of that special issue to call for it, be will have to pay for it. The Light repeals its advice to citizens to support nsnebut progressive men for Alder men, and not to split up on different candi dates, lie sure before hand thst they are really and truly progressive, and heartily in favor of municipal improvement. The pro gressive element is in the majority In the city, and it is fortunate for the future of San An tonio that snch is the case. We earnestly an peal to the young men to take a bold stand for progress and Improvement, as they will grow with the growth of the city. In discussing the question of murder, and its general freedom from punishment in Texas, the Waco Examiner says: "A few years since it was thought the State had passed through the worst of her troubles in this respect. It was even predicted that soon the crime of murder would become as rare as th others we have named. But alas I the result has not borne out this comfortable theory. On the contrary, It grows worse. When we come to seek for the explanation, behold we have it in letters of light so that all may read and fully understand. The horse thief and the cattle thief are hung without mercy and without law. The robber, the burglar, the foot-pad and the petty thief gets a prompt punishment. The man, however, who reddens his band in the blood of his fellow for any purpose gets off by some hook or crook If levity is per missible in the treatment of as grave a subject caught, or if caught he is rarely convicted, and If convicted he is never hung unless he Is ignorant, poor and friendless then at rare In tervals he is hung for the crime. These are uncomplimentary facts we are writing, bu they are facts nevertheless, and they are facts attached to circumstances which are positively dangerous te the peace, good order, name and safety of society in this fair Texas land of ours, la thus permitting outrages so glaring Texas is settling herself on the downward track which will land her at the devil if her good men, her courts and grand juries do not very soon speedily reconstruct their policy and stand for the punishment of the murderer as well as the horse and cattle thief." When Nol to Marry. from the Iloston Globe. There are 31 days In a year on which it ii unlucky to marry, upon the authority of a manuscript dated in the 15th century. These days are January I, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 15; February 6, 7, I S; March I, 6, 8; April 0, 11; May 5, 6, 7J June 7, IS; July 5, 9i Auut 15, 19; Sep tember 6, 7; October 6; November 15, 16; and December 15, 16, 17, Consequently Janu ary is the worst month and October the belt month in the year for marriage. The records show, however, that In Bolton, and in fact Ihrouchout New Encland, November is the banner month for matrimony, October hold ing second place In nuplial favor. For this Thankt-jivioe; day is mainly responsible. It has been consecrated to marriage festivals for maoy generations. Fait day is another fav orite day for connubial venlures, and with a large proportion of our population filter Sunday is regarded as an auspicious occasion for the welding of the matrimonial fellers. Thousands of couples have wedded New Year's week, unwitting the rlik they ran as above set forlh, and It is hsrdly to lie eipectrd that the publication of this lilt will increase Ihe number of happy families or lessen the regular long roll of divorce suits upon the dockets of the coutls. Only, a tho precious buulilo wear. Only n llttlo chair. Ion? vacant now. Hut memory often fills tho acant seat; A fair, sweet child, with calm and sinless brow, 1 see In fancy fitting at my feet. Only tho portrait of a childish face. The sllcut shadow of a vanished form. Pressed of ten to my own In Bind embrace. With loving prattle anil fond kisses warm. Only somo broken toys; but oh I to mo Tbey aro tho relics of a happy past ; Kent as n treasure under lock and key. Mementoes of a time too bright to last. Only some little garments worn and old, Oazod at In secret sorrow now and then; Guarded as nlicrs hoard their darling gold. And tbotrcaauro from tho eyes of men. Only two tiny shoes, worn out almost, You would not deem them worth a passing thought; Hut obi they conjtiro up a rushlnghost Of sweet sad memories that come unsought. Only a little bed; how oft I bent To kiss the lovely tenant sleeping there; My heart was happy In Its great content. Nor reck'd tho sorrow It has had to bear. Partings and death no moro shall rack tho bretftt In that blest home, the Land of Evermore 1 A Tale of the Sea. From tho Chicago Tribune, The Captain walked slowly aft and ad dressed the man at the wheel J'Old Tom," a grizzled sea dog, who had sailed the Wabash under Secretary Thompson, and seen service off the rock-bound coast of Lemont when a hostile constabulary endeavored to attach a canal-boat. "How does she head!" asked the captain, looking into the binnacle. "West by south," replied old Tom, giving the wheel a turn and glancing aloft to see that the top sails were drawing. "I think we shall have a capfull of wind irorn the north to-night," he added. "Yon cloud has a wicked look." "Very well," said the Captain. "I will tell the cook to lash the beefsteak to the galley and make fast the toothpicks, in case anything should hsppen. Nfght has come. The Avenger is cleaving the water in gallant style, the white foam curling from her bows as she comes In stays and stands away on the starboard tack. The quarter-deck Is deserted save by Lieutenant Alluut, whose watch it is. The Captain has gone below, and the steady, strident snore tnat is waned upward tens mat he Is asleep. Suddenly one of Ihe lookouts comes aft and touches his hst to the Lieuten ant. There s a sail on the port bow, sir," he . says. Lieutenant Alltaut takes his class and looks in the direction indicated. It is the pirate," he sayi, speaking calmly as do all naval officers in books. " Send a man below to put a clothes pin on the Cap tain's nose. And while yon are there, bring up my cutlais and a piece of pie. The man disappeared. In the meantime preparations had been made for the approaching conflict. The men were stationed behind the bulwarks, and their faces wore a determined look. Nearer and nearer drew the Avenger to her prey until at last she lay alongside the dreaded oyster pirate of Chesapeake bay. Not a sign of life was visible on the craft. From the mizzenmast a week's washing flapped dismally in the night wind. Lieutenant Alltaut reached over the Avenger's side and grasped a shirt, thereby being enabled to hold his vessel steady. The men witnessed this manccuvre in silent admiration. Brilliant seamanship always commands respect. "Ship ahoy 1" called the Lieutenant. A noise was heard aboard the craft, and an Instant later Black Mike, the pirate, appeared on deck. lie comprehended the situation in an instant, and drawing a huge knife sprang forward to cut the tail from the shirt to which Lieutenant Alltaut was holding, thereby al lowing the Avenger to drift into the darkness. The officer wss on the alert, and felled the pirate to the deck with a piece oi the govern ment pie which he had not had time to eat. The man rose quickly but thoroughly hum bled. "Well," he said sullenly, "you have caught me at last." "Do you surrender!" asked the Lieuten ant. "No," answered the pirate, with a horrible oath; "I will sell my lile dearly." "Reflect on what you are doing," and Lieutenant Alltaut's voice trembled as he spoke. "You are at our mercy. At a signal from me too copies of Secretary Chandler's report win be burled on your neck." "My Godl" said the pirate. "Are you, then, devoid of all humanity t" "Yes," replied the Lieutenant. "No quar ter will be given If the battle Is once begun," The pirate looked at the port-holes of the Avenger and saw the muzzles of the documents frowning at him. "Is this report the usual "Yes." "And ( you have really got too copies "Yes." "Then I surrender. A brave defense Is one thing, but suicide is another." A young widow, in erecting a monument to the "dear departed," cleverly availed herself of the opportunity to Inscribe upon the tomb: "Sacred to the memory ol Mathusia Bezuchet, who departed this life aged 68 years, regret ting the necessity of parting from the most charming and best of women" herself, A prudent young man Is asked by his Irlendi "Why have you taken lodgings on the ground floor you who are always preach ing that there Is no air fit to be breathed to be had short of five stories up!" "I will tell you," he replied. "You see I have taken a solemn oath thst unless Miss C. agrees to marry me, I will throw myself out of the win dow. See!" The Bait of the Average Fisherman. This Is tho bait tho fishermen take, the fishermen take, the mbermcn take 'When they atart outthtt flshtowakoso early In tho morning They take a nip before they go a good one, uhl and long and alow, for fear tho chills will lay them low so early In tho morning. Another when they're on tho street, which they repeat each time thoy meet for "luck" ror that's the way to greet a fisherman In tho morning. And when they're on thorlver'a brink again tbey drink without a wlnk-lo light ma laria they think It proper In tho morn ing. They tip si flask with true delight when there's a bite; It fishing s light I hoy "smile" tho moro til I Jolly tlaht, all fishing they are scorning. An clh'rnlpaslhey depurt, ono at tho mart and ono to part, but nnno when In tho houso tbey dart, excepting there'll bo morning. This Is tbo bait the fishermen try who llshes buy at prices high, and toll each a bigger Ho of fish Ingln tho morning. Oh I Be Not the First. Oh I bo not tho first to discover A blot on tbefamo of n friend, A Haw In the faith of a lover, , , Whostfhonrt may provo truojn the end. e another, 1 fall! Then let us Break well of our brother, or speak not nuoui mm ni an A smllooraslgh may awaken Suspicion most falso and undue; And thus our belief may be shaken la hearts that uro honest and true. How orien ths light smile or gladness Is worn by tho friend that wu meet, To cover a soul f nil of sadness. Too proud to acknowledge doff at 1 How often the sigh of dejection Is heaved from tho hypocrite's breast, To parody truth and airectlon, Or lull a suspicion to rest 1 Hnw often tho friends we hold dearest Their noblest emotions conceal; And hosoius tho purest, slucerest, llavo secrets thoy cannot rovcall Leavo base minds to harbor suspicion. And small ones to trace, our defects Let ours bo a nobler ambition, Tor baso Is the mind that auspocts. Wo none of us know one nnothcr, And oft Into error wo fall; Then lot us speak well of our brother, Or speak not about him at all, BARGAINS OFFERED lly J W. llradley, Land Agent. Nlco cottage, well built, fronting cast on Milam square. No. 1Q03, offered for less than present cost. collage, elegantly nnisneo, 1 looms, ono balls and galleries, two cisterns, stables, etc., on Han Pedro avenue. Great bargain. l'lght room, hard rock houso and two room sort rock, fronting on Market and Frcsa streets and adjoining Casino hall, Splendid Invest ment. farm, within two hours ride or tbo city, river front, six room houso celled through out, t0 acres cleared and fenced, orchard of llvo acres, good well and cistern. Prlco S,0OO. mx nico collages in waru s, pneo si,--uu u) t-MAAi puying 13 10 m per cem. rental. 1.110 West Houston street. Two largo lots, corner of Solcdad and Hodrl- gues streets. iso nice collages, is rooms cacn. on r aunin 6treet. N Ice cottage of 3 rooms on A venuo 1). Cottago of 4 rooms, galleries, stable, etc. fenced. 100 acres cleared and 21 In cultivation' 11 miles South of Helena and 7 miles from llallevvllle. l'lno Improvements, well irrassed and timbered. Apply td J. W. Ukaplev, it-sir tusnousion sircci. Notice. On Monday, December 31, 18S3. agrecabloto city ordlnanccl wlllsellat publlo auotlon. at 8:30 o'clock a. m., lu tho main city market house, the meat stalls In said market, to tbo highest and best blddor over tho minimum Used value thereof, for tbo year 1841. Bald renta will bo due and payablo on tho first of each and every month, in advance. I will also sell at the samo timo and placo tbo meat stalls lu tho Fourth ward market house on samo conditions. Wh. M. Upciak, 12-zl-ld Market iiaater. Convincing Tho proof of tho pudding Is not In chewing tho string but in having an opportunity to test tho article direct. C. bchusse, A. Droiw and L. Orynskl, druggists havo free trial bottles of Dr. llosunko's Cough and l.ung Hyrun, for each and every ono who Is alillctod with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption or any Lung Affection. Hoofing. Messrs. Byrnes 3c Kerr, as contractors for tho Fletcher Composition gravel rooting aro pre pared to till ail orders. Tbo roof Is proven by thorough Investigation, long use and thousands of testimonials to be tbo must economical, durablo and best tiro roof In tho market. Tho closest scrutiny Is invited. OUlco No. 2V Com merce street. Jl-MUtf The St. Leonard Hotel, Koadvlso our friends when they go to San Antonio to stop at tho new "St. Loonard Hotel," on the Boutb side of Main plaza, whore tbey will find handsomely furnished rooms, an cxcollent Pablo, and overy home comfort, all for tho reasonable Bum of $2 and ?2 W per day, according to tbo rooms occupied. No where In tho Houth can tbo samo accommodations bo found for the money, fcltock mon will ploose make a noto of this. 9-lU3m Want or Faith. If C. Schasso, L. Orynskl, or A. Drclss. drug gists, do not succeod It Is not for tho want of faith. Thoy havo such lalth in Dr. Uosunko's Cough and Lung Hyrup as a remedy for Coughs, Colds, Consumption aud Lung Affections, that they will glvo a trial bottlo freo to cuch and overy ono who Is In nood of a mcdlclno of this kind. Don't 1'all to See Tho largo assortment of holiday goods Just re ceived at the City Drug titoro bctoro purchas ing. Celluloid dressing, odor and card cases, work boskets, cut glass bottles, mirrors, travel ing sets, auto and photograph albums, flno papctrles and perfumery, 12-5lm Lytle Coal, Order this fine coal from Harrison & Harri son, 't boledad street, or tichuttze & Hon, Commerce street, or from John Crosby St Co.'s coal office and yard, north sldo Military plaza; telephono No. 300. ll-Si-tr. Holiday Confectioneries. Tho publlo aro Invited to call and examine my largo Block of lino candles, homo-made and Imported; also a general line of tiro works and Christmas goods. U. A. Ddkhlkic, 12-11-lm S3) West Commerce street l or ltent, Hoarding houso on Urnnd avenue, near Sunset passenger depot, two stories, all furnished, 11 rooms, one kitchen, dining room and sitting room. For terms address Mrs. Culllns or. A. I.oeb, corner of Tenth and Austin streets. Ban Antonio. 12-30 Ot To Contractors. Sealed bids will be received at my ofllco un til 11a. m , January 6. 1884, on a store houso 13-SO-td Architect. Madame M Thoinwasson, Ladles' hair dresser, SUO Houston street, has lust received a lino lino of hair goods In tho latest styles. Also perfumery, toilet articles, aud tine laoe neok wear, eto. lg-Kl-0t lloardlne House for Sale. I will sell my boarding house. No. 11 Alamo street, cheap, for cash. J. J. 1'oesmans. 13-e-lm NIo Tenffg'a Hook Store Is the place to buy Juvenllo books, albums pictures, artificial llowors, all kinds of games. and Christmas goods. Take " BLACK-DRAUOHT" and you will never bo bilious. Bold by James Clavln and L. Oryuekt.druggUti. ANNOUNCEMENTS. First tranl, Wo aro authorized toannounco JN, Galla gher as a candldato for re-election to tho oUleo of Alderman tn tbo First ward, at the ensuing election In January, First Ward. Wo aro authorized to announce T. T. Teol as a candidate for A Idcrman lu the First ward at tho ensuing election. For Alderman, Second Ward. Wo aro authorized to announce Colonel Augustus llclknap as a candidate for re-election tn tho ofllco of Alderman In tho Second ward at the ensuing election In January. For Alderman. Wo aro authorized to annouueo Hans U Pegcner as a candidate for re-elect Ion as Alderman for tho Third ward, at tbo election In January, 18S1. l'or Alderman Third Ward. At tho request nf many friends I announce myself as a candldato for Alderman from tbo Third ward at tbo coming election In January, mt. II. W.IItTTEII. Third Ward. Wo are authorized to annnunro John T. llambleton us a candldato rer Alderman In the Third ward, at tho coming city election in January, lie asks tho consideration of voters of bis ward. Fourth Ward. Wo aro authnrlzed tn announce. Mr. J. II Bmyo as n candldato f or Aldcruian at tbo coiu-l Ing city election, rrom tho Fourth ward. For Aldermnn, Fomtli Ward. We aro authorized to onnouncoMr. flustavo flrnos as a candldato for Alderman In tho Fourth ward at tho ensuing election In January noxt. ia-ii-tr Fourth Ward. At tho requestor many voters I announce myself as a enndldnto ror ro-eluctlon as Aldur man from tho Fourth ward, at tbo coming election In January. I". Nkioi.i. hfkclaL noticks. Mr.n'H hoots nalf-aoleil and heeled for $1. Indies' boots half-soled and heeled at 75 cents at tho IJttlo ltoo lllvo, noar Turner hall. If lluy your cooking wines for tho holidays at the City Oroccry Store, WO Commerco street. 12-U-12 K. AniuiliMS. Messrs. Hucnnann & llro. Invito all to call and Inspect their stock or groceries, wines, liquors, etc., at 15il Alamo plaza. ll-U0-tf Lames' boots mado to order at tbo Llttlo llco lllvo. near Turner hall, Houston street. Wltchcll's Llttlo llco lllvo Is not connected with anr other firm In this cltv. Full assortment of fresh staple and fancy groceries at Hucrmann St llro.'s, 231 Alamo piaza. . . ii-a-ii K-ti-.U K. Abrahams. Anttiuno In tho boot and shoo lino mado to order from a innu's low-quarter at JJ 75 to an Kngllsh top boot, at tbo Llttlo llco lllvo. near Turner hall. 10-30-Om Second. hind Furniture of all descriptions bought and sold by l'carson & Colton. 3.IB0I0 dad street. . 13-13-lm Cur Onoctnr Stoiie, son Commerco street, has Just received Tbo famous Atmoro mince meat, Kngllsh plum pudding, 1'cacb butter, Plum butter, l'car butter, Apple butter. Call and purchaso before all are sold. ll-lZ-13t U. AiiruiiAsis. Cottage for sale, furnished or unlurnlshed, new, 412 Uichinond avenue, corneror Camden, ono block from San l'edro switch, near tbo new Presbyterian church and handy to high scnoni. inquire at premises. U-Ki-lni 13. M. .Mouse, llustness Chances. If you are seeking business, or wish to hire a house or rent a store, call on Hilton &Youno, 208 W, Houston St. Administrator's Notice. Tho undersigned having been appointed by tho llonorablo County court of JJexar county, on tho Wth day of November, A. I)., 1S83, for tho settlement of estates, etc., administrator bt tho estate ot A. Winter, deceased, and having qualified according to law, all persona having claims against tho estato of said Intestato are boroby notified to present tho same for allow ance within tho tlmo prescribed by law, and all persons Indebted to said estate will pleaso mako prompt payment to M. Linpneii, Administrator of tbo estate of A. Winter, decensed. San Antonio, Texas, December 1, 18X3 FoiiTiiia woKTii I will sell at theso prices tho following list of wines 011 draught. Cull early beroro all are soldi French claret, 21 25 per gallon. California claret. 00 cents per gallon. Calirornla hock, DO rents per gallon. Culllornta rlesllng, 81 25 per gallon. Calirornla sherry. $1 CO per gallon. Calirornla port, tl 60 per gallon. Calirornla muscatel, 81 K) per gallon. Calirornla angelica, $1 25 per gallon. Calirornla cntnwlm, uo cents per gallon. drape brandy, K 'a per gallon. Also tho llueat line ot double-stomped and compounded whiskies to bo found In tho Stato at the City Oroccry Store, 200 Commerco street, 13-12-i:t . D. AuiiAiiAua. l'uhllo Notice. Publlo notice is hereby given that Messrs. Adolph M. Cohen and Alexander Koenlghclm, residents of San Antonio, late partners com posing the firm of Cohen & Kncnlgholm,wholo sale and retail dealers In clothing and gents' furnishing goods and merchant tailors, who nlo, their assignee under tho act relating to assignments for tbo benefit of creditors, their deed of assignment being for the benefit of such creditors only as will eonsont to accept their proportional share of tbo estato and dis charge them from tbelr respective claims. does not reoelvo as muchaaonc-thlrdof tho amount due and allowod In his lavor as a valid claim against tho estate. Loots S. llcnn, Assignee. San Antonio, Dexar County, Texas. 3w l'i'es. Piles aro frequently pn-icded by n sonso of wolght In the back, loins and lower part or tho abdomen, causing tbo patJeut to supposo ho baa some affection of tho kidneys or neighbor ing organs. At times, symptoms ot Indigestion are present, as flatulency, uneasiness or tho stomach, etc. A moisture ltko perspiration, producing a very dlsugroeai o itching, partic ularly at night atter getting warm In bed, is a very common attendant. Blind Jllcedlng and Itching rilos yield at oneo to tho application or Dr. llosonko's File Hemody, which acts directly upon the parte affected, absorbing tho Tumors allaying tho lntenso Itching, ana effecting a Krmonent cure where all other remedies have lied. Price 60 conts. Sold by O, Bohaase, A, Drelasand lu Orvnskl. 100,000 Hard Ilurnt llrlck For saIc. rlok work done cheap. Cisterns a specialty. IINo. X5 Lavaca and 23 Boledad llKNHYllUNT. MAYOR'S OVUCE. City of Ban Antonio, December 22, 1883. lly vlrtuo of tho authority conf orred on me by the charter and ordinances of tho city, 1, James H. French, Mayor or tho city of Anto plo, do Issue this, my proclamation, ordering and directing that an election bo held In this city, on the Second Monday in January, 1881, (11 1 1) for tho following o nicer 8. to-wlt 1 One Aldorman In each ward to till vacancies oocaslonod by the expiration of tho term or service of tbo following Alderman, vlzt J.N. Gallagher, ward No. 1; Augustus Uelknap. ward No. 2; II. L. Degeuer, ward No. 3; Hull Ntggll, ward No. 4. Tho polls will bo opened In tho different wards trom 8 o'clook a, m. until 0 o'clock p. m, at tho following places, to-wlt I Flrstward, lteoorder's office, presiding officer Henry Cole man; Second ward, 83 Acequla street, opposite Veramendl streot, presiding officer 0. 0. Artz: Third ward. Alamo, presiding officer lldward ltlsche; Fourth ward, 207 Alamo street, near VlUlta street, presiding officer C, K. Dren neman. The election will be held and returns be made In accordance with an ordinance govern ing elections, chapter 10, revised ordinances of 1880. , . , In testimony whoroof I hereunto sign my name and have caused the seal of tho city to be affixed, this tbo 22nd of December, 1883. l. 8.1 J. II. Fuknch, Mayor Cliy of Sail Antonio, UP. CLAUUOM, City Clerk. 24-6t City ieotion Proclamation. Dealer in Paints, Oils, Wall Paper, Window Glass, Mirror Plates, Artists' Materials, Etc. Picture Framing nnd Flno Sign Work a Specialty. 10-2-Bin SOULE & WILLIAMS PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, ETC. Sole Agents Tor tho Celebrated Averill Hciidy-Mixodl'alnt. I Paper Hangings in Every Variety. 233 and 235 East Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas. O. in. FROMMBR. Practical Book Binder and Ruler Odd. Court House, Soletlntl St., San Antonio. I-I. AV. KOJ3NTGSBBRG-, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. UDSolctIful Dyeing and scouring a specialty. Keep a well selected stonk of Jeans and casslmoro spring bottom pants on hand. Guarantees entire satisfaction In sty.'e tit aud prices. Repairing done In good style. Ulvo hlma call. 7-8-Om MESQTJITE BLOCK PA.V1SME1SIT. Ofllco and Factor 300, 808 S. Laredo Street, Sun Antoulo. Tho best material now offered to tho publlo for streets and sldowslk jiaving. Prices First class 2So.per loot. Second-class 2p. lteforcncesi F. Oroos, President Gorman-English BeV !; F. W.Jxinge. Treasurer Ban Antonio Labor association, Frlti Ulppert, Ooorgelt.Stumt g, II. D. Hturuberg. 7 Wy Chas. Hummel & Son, GUNS Ammunition, Fishing Tacklo and Sporting Articles, which they offer at Astonishing Prlcesand dory compotltlin. 270 Commerce Street, Han Antonio, Texas. CETltopalrlng a spoclalty and work guaranteed. American House, Bocrnc, Tcr., A.1T. llarr, Prop. Persons wishing to siond tho rail and winter In tbo country will find at this Iioubo ss many home comforts as can bo found unywbero. Well ventilated rooms, best ot beds and more verandah promenade than any other houso in tho Stato. Pure woll and cistern water. Asa health resort llocrne has no equal In Tolas, cBpoclully for pulmonary complaints. Our VALUABLE PROPERTY FOIt SAIiU. Hotel property In Bocrno, Teias, situated on tho Publlo Square and the bank of Clbolo Creek. Thu houso has Stf rooms, OOO'ifoot of promenado gallery, two-story, has i acres of ground, with an orchard of eolcct fruit trees; also a fine garden. Has two wells and a cistern with forco pumps and Irrigating machinery. Plenty ot stable room, and Is the stage stand for all the different stage linos. Hal a large patronage, and can bo bought at a bargain. For Information and particulars apply to io-iotr t. n. jonNSON, this office. F.GROOS&CP., SAN ANTONIO. TKXAB. At BoHBhnrdt's Sftloon, Opposite Groos IJnnlc. Finest meals, best cooking, superior atton tendance. Also dcpoCfor wholcealoFlsh, Oystors, Qamo and Dressod Poultry. P. BORDONI, 10-4 -Jra rroirletor JOAN ANTONIEKTEXAS Street, Sun Antonio. PISTOLS Traders' National Bank H04 Commorce Street, SAN ANTONIO TEXAS Transacts a gonoral bonking uslnoss. C. SOHIKHRrS Private Lodging House, 12, corner Avenue K nnd Seventh street. Furnished rooms to lot by day, week or month at liberal prices. 10-T-3m FRANK OLSMITH&Co. Tha Bait In tho World. Hen;; Riehils' SmeUoading Single .Gua GUNS, PISTOLS CUTLERY AND FISII1NU TACKI.K. LANDS! six 1 aniiiiioN lAcitKs for Sale by G.W.ANGLE, Formerly with land Department Interna tional and Q reat Northern railway. Land Dealers General Agent, 202 Commorce St. Cor. Navarro, Upstairs over Ilium & Koenlgsberger's, San Antonio Tolas. Western agont ror the Now York and Tolas Land oompany, llmltod, owner of the International and Great