The San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 198, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 17, 1883 Page: 1 of 4
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Cigars ! Cigars I
ClKnrottcA.
The largest ttnek of elaara and
cigarettes ciin bo found at too only
exclualro tobacconist
SIM HAKT
1. 1 can show moro of variety.
2. I run how the UrRntTttock.
3. I am tho only exclusive tobao-
conlst 4. I pay no drmnmorsnr partner.
6. 1 iH'll moro clgan and c.Karctt'
than any dealer.
0. 1 buy for cash and sell cheaper
than nnyborlr.
7. Ilavo sold moro fllackitnlth 8c.
citron than any other trnnd In tho
riaio ana uuuy. couia My more.
b toe it and prices.
mil iwk your
Jnnnecllon ol
SIM 11AIIT.
Vol. III. No. 198.
San Antonio Texas Saturday November 17 1883.
Ten Cents a Week
San Antonio Light.
Bargains at S. Mayer k Si's !
OCIIILTRIiPi.
S. Mayer & Son are now closing out their entire
line of elegant
DRYGOODS DRESS GOODS.
CLOAKS
IDOI-jIVE-A-ISTS
COMFORTS FLANNELS
wor.' Goods Linens Towels Damasks.
This stock embraces everything new and atylUh and la
Being Closed Out Without Reserve
To enable our exclusive baiulllne of Millinery Goods.
ED STEVES & SONS
LUMBER.
Yards at Intornatlouiil ana Croat Northern Ilallroad Depot and Galveston llurrisuurg and
Ban Antonio railroad track. East Commerce Street.
The best grades always on hand. Also Doors Sash Blinds
Mouldings Shingles Fencing Barbed Wire Fence Posts
Newels Stair Rails and Ballusters. Our lumber is of the finest
quality and unexcelled. We would invite the public to exam-
ine before purchasing elsewhere. Ed. Steves & Sons.
He Visits Monterey and Sallillo
ico and Is Enthusiastically
Received.
Men-
II. Makes Some Explanations of Reported
IntervleweIIll Policy end
Tutur. Work.
SELLING OUT AT COST
We wilt Sell Out nt Coit our Entire Stock ContUtlne at llovlerlts Notion.
Fancy Goods Laces Gloves Ladles Underwear. Towels TnMe
Linen ete. Also a Vine Lot of lleadjr-Made Dresten
Cloak Dolmans Ulsters Gents' taisfe Goods
tSTMl of tbo above mentioned goods and tuauy other articles too numerous to mention must
be sold out within tbo coming: two wooks as the firm wishes to clear the premises preparatory
to going Into other business. Call early and secure bargains. 11-8-lm
i. m:-a.r.k:s cSa 00.
No. 5 Cointnorco Btroot
Near UrlUtro.
JTJLITJS MEOHAXJ
Dealer in Fine Watches Diamonds and Jewelry
210 Commcrco'Strcot"SauAntonio
ltepa'rlng and engraving a specialty. IIas!on band a largo stock of Jewelry cloaks
and diamonds
special Cotrospondence to the Light. .
Monterey November It 1883. Oa Fri-
day I bad the pleasure of accompanying our
Congressman Major Thomas P. Ochiltree of
Galveston and Major II. B Adams of San
Antonio for a visit to Saltillo and Monterey
during which I cleaned from that gentleman
the following items In answer to my numerous
questions :
"Yes the press boys have treated me In a
royal manner since my return and I assure
you t appreciate their numerous compliments
very highly.
"Yes I have teen the Laredo Times con.
taining interviews with me and I am pleated
lo tay that it It unutually correct for a newt-
paper interview. The representative of the
Timet called on me In a very courteous and
gentlemanly manner and hat stated my ideal
and viewt correctly as I gave them to him
and In so doing has done me justice as the
paper wat an influential organ against my
election white on the contrary the purported
Interview from the Laredo correspondent of
the Galveston News it false In every particu-
lar. As for that portion purporting to give
my opinions on political matters it was en-
tirely without foundation as during the whole
evening I purposely abstained from touching
upon such matters. It would have been a
breach of good breeding entirely foreign lo
my nature. I was being entertained sumptu-
ously by those who had been the
most pronounced and powerful sup-
porters of my late opponent in
the Congressional race; and I should have
been ashamed to lay or do aught incompatible
with the conduct governing gentlemen on tuch
occasions; and I can tay how that during my
whole progren through Wettern Texas I was
treated with distinguished consideration and
marked politeness by all irrespective of politi-
cal opinions. There was a manifest desire lo
'hold up my handt' as it were in my efforts
to serve them and thcjrs and I hope to to act
during my term as to deterve their cordial ap-
probation and entire confidence.
"I have no doubt but that this particular
correspondent wantonly misrepresented
Ite has done 10 repeatedly before end Is of
luch a narrow and contracted nature that he
could not appreciate the more liberal and
generous tentimenls that actuated tuch dis-
tinguished gentlemen as Don Santos Bern-
videt Mr. McDonald Mr. McLane Mr.
Nicholson Don Dario Sanchez and others
whose high Ideas of country and fair dealing
let them honor me with their presence on
that occasion.
"Certainly everyone who heard my speeches
during my late canvass knows that I wat a
warm and devoted supporter of Pretldent Ar
thur. I have teen no reaton to change my
opinion on that tubject tince for he hat made
a model Chief Executive. I am proud of hi'
friendthip and confidence and will tupport
hit administration In all matteri wherein
I do not act in antagonism to the wishes and
desires of my constituency. In all legislative
governments I believe the Representative
owes bik first allegiance to the people that re
pote their faith and trust in him and when I
fail to stand by them I will not deserve that
they stand by me.
"I did not promise them a Federal court
house. The question ol a branch of the Fed-
eral court for Laredo wat proposed by several
lawyers present to which I answered that it
wat nothing more' than they were entitled to
The position of Laredo demanded It. It it
certainly a great annoyance and injustice
taking Federal officers from Laredo and Cor'
pus to San Antonio as witnesses and that I
would endeavor if possible to secure same
for them. A lawyer present asked what abou t
a Federal court house to which I answered I
will leave that for my third term.
"To increasing the post of Fort Mcintosh
I answered that It was out of the question tha
I would be satisfied If I could continue its
pretent establishment for them as the policy
of the department wat to concentrate forces
at San Antonio.
"The building of a custom house was
not in question as I have already secured
the present handsome new custom house
building on a long lease and eipectcd toon
to have the postoftice moved into It and
eventually the courts if I succeed In securing
a branch for Laredo."
"I did ny that I had good reasons to be-
lieve from a recent conversation with the
Secretary of State that the Consulate at La-
redo Mexico would be promoted to a Consul
Generalship with a salary commensurative to
the dignity and Importance of the position.
The two Laredot and their Importance as a
railway centre entering Mexico demandt It."
Upon being asked about the itory of hit
pretentation to Queen Victoria by Minister
I.owel the Colonel answered) "O that
wai one of George Butler's 'makeups;' it wat
cut out of whole cloth but at a satire wat
quite good. I have long tince quit correcting
tuch things ( let them go. Mr. Lowe!" he
added "it an honor to our country) he it
cultured able and polished and withal the
most popular minister we htve had since Mr.
Buchanan's time."'
It It well to tay In thtt connection that Mr.
Ochiltree' visit to Monterey and Saltillo was
not one ol pleasure. Realizing the Impor-
tance of the frontier and the demandt for
legislation to accommodate the people of this
section ai rrgardt the future relatloni of the
two Republics he ;ook this opportunity to
see and learn for himself and he will be a
most influential member In the neat Congress
by reason of the knowledge he hat lately ob-
tained. Ite met while here nearly all of the
leading men both In civil and military circlet
and obtained their viewt upon all questions
that ue likely to come up between the United
States and Mexico and hit ttatementa and
viewi will be ample and full authority when
the matters come up fjr debate and settle-
ment. "Girr."
Dead Drunk.
In the police book this mornirlg was lound
the entry "no name taken by Wettmoreland
dead drunk." The individual who obtained
that unique record wai W. D. Hayes.
TlieOlilHlnve Dfj.it.
Mary Dathiell a negress died this morning
In the 70th year of her age. The deceased hat
been in the city for many yean and wat
formerly a tlave in the Dashlell family from
whom she dctlvcd her name.
TheTnhl Sitter.
Nearly 400 ticket! are already sold for the
operetta "Twin Sister" for next Monday
and Tuesday. The Trofeisor and hit Juve-
niles should be encouraged with a large
audience. The children have had consider
able rehearsal end a good entertainment is
promised.
l'ardoneil.
It was stated on the streets yesterday that
Governor Ireland bad pardoned R. II. Neal
ho wat convicted tome time tince for de
frauding the Ilexar Building and Loan asso-
ciation. It Is further stated that Neal will be
released In a day or two and restored to citi-
zenship and proposes to locale in San Antonio.
Hoping the Tony
An amusing scene occurred yesterday on
the Military plaza. Officer Gleaton spent
about 15 minutes in an Ineffectual attempt to
lasso a loose pony and It played Gleason
such tricks thst he could not rope it. His
assistant then came up and with one dex'
tcrous throw roped the horse and bore him off
triumphantly to the pound.
A Had Runaway.
Yesterday Shepherd Brothert' wagon horse
became frightened and started off at a terrific
rite. The horse tore across the Alamo
plaza and dished in among the rock oppo-
site the Mccger hotel where not finding hit
passage it stopped and was captured though
not before the driver was thrown out with
great violence and badly hurt. He was picked
up and taken home.
Taking u Hardener.
Yesterday after ccntiderable discussion
the County Commissioners decided to cogage
a regular gardener for the poor house with
salary at $30 per month for a trial period of
tlx months it being underttood that he could
be discharged at any Intervening date for In
competency or direllctlon of duty. Jacob
Stein wat then appointed. It it anticipated
that thtt new office will effect a considerable
saving for the county.
Those Diamond Again.
Greatly to the relief of Mr. S. Stern the
Commerce street jiweler both Senor Gavillo
and nephew from Saltillo arrived this morn
log with the espected diamonds In order to
have them mounted. The reason why these
gentlemen could not be heard from by wire
was owing to their ttay of a day in Laredo
Mr. Stern breathes fiee; the bride expectant
will soon flash her brilliant Jewels on those
who come to felicitate and "all's well that
ends well."
Obtaining Payment.
A peculiar suit has been filed In the Dis
trict court by Mr. I. Efron against Emma
Rheln wife of the late L. Rheln in which the
plaintiff claims $250 for collecting $5000 on
her behalf Irom the Texas Benevolent asso
elation being the amount due under th
policy on her deceased husband's life. The
plaintiff claims that the association would not
pay the amount until he made a special
journey and that he Is entitled to the amount
claimed.
fJMX Out. Westmoreland.
A white woman named Watson living in a
place known as the "Corral" and who ap-
peared perfectly unembarrassed and equally
unenlightened was arrested for vagrancy by
Officer Westmoreland and tried accordingly.
When asked if she could pay the fine Imposed
on her by the Recorder the laid the could
but the didn't mean to. No they would not
get any of her money as she meant to kill
that "nigger" (Wettmoreland) Immediately
after the got out. Beware Westmoreland
the assassin's dagger will be unsheathed for
thee and the "sword of Damocles it hanging
o'er thy head."
Who Told the Truth.
After continued putting off of the Barnet
cate it wai tried tblt morning before Recor-
der Callaghan. Mr. Wadkins the complain-
ant tald that Milt Addie Barnet wat under a
wrong Impretsion she having declared that
he (Mr. Wadkins) talked about her. On
hearing Ihis he went to her mother' house
adjoining his own to inform her that she was
wrong but Instead of seeing her Sam the
brother came out and told him to go away or
he would shoot him. He then left. His
wife Miss Anderson Sam Ann and Addie
Barnet were present. Mrs. Wadkins and
Miss Anderson confirmed his statement but
Mrs. and Addie Barnet twore to the con-
trary. Mrt. Barnet twore that Sam tald
nothing and that her daughter was away at
the time. Sam wat fined $5.
KEENE'S DEBUT.
T. W. Keene's Impersonation of llloUartt
III nmt Nrorea ov Buecets.
Last night was the occasion of Mr. Thomas
W. Kcene's debut belore the San Antonio
public and notwlihttaodicg the threatening
aspect ol the weather and the dreadful cond ition
of the streets a good audience assembled In
Turner opera hill to welcome the new tragic
star. The play selected for the occasion was
Colley Clbber's version of Shakespeare's
Richard lit which had evidently been "cut"
to suit the circumstance but the cutting by no
means detracted from the Interest In Ihe play.
Mr. Keenehas no easy task in following the
many celebrated actors who have appeared In
that role deprived as he Is of scenic efiecti
and supernumeraries so necessary for Ihe
satisfactory production of the play but It wat
evident by the frequent applause that he
tcored a luccess Mr. Keene bat a good
stage presence dresses well articulates well
and tpeakt hit linei with the force and finish
of an elocutionist. His soliloquy "Now Is the
Inter of our discontent" was finely delivered
and the bitterness of nature is well brought
out in his Interview with and murder of King
Henry. When he woos the Lady Anne his
dissemblance was excellent and his exultation
was ever woman In this humor won" was
grand. His action with Buckingham and the
Council the dream scene and his conduct on
Iloiworth field were fine specimens of legiti-
mate acting. The Impersonation all through
is consistent and is one of considerable
merit. Mr. J. Newton Gotthold as Rich-
mond was indeed excellent his kingly
bearing and his fine elocution making him a
favorite with the public. Mr. Carl Ahrendt
as King Henry Martin Taylor as the little
Duke uf York Miss Katie Baker as the
Prince of Wales and Miss Constance Ham
blen ai Queen Elisabeth and Mrt. S. A.
Baker at the Ducheesof York deserve cred-
itable mention. The other characters were
only fairly played.
This alternoon Mr. Keene appears as
Claude Melnotte In the Lady of Lyons and
to-night he will Impersonate Macbeth Ihe
murderous Thane of Cawdor.
AMUSEMENT COLUMN.
TURNER OPERA 1IALL.
peartan event.
IS 11
Thos. W. Keene
Tho popular tragolan supported by Mr. J.
Newton Uotthola end a specially wlected com-
Pmy under the management of W. It. Ilayden.
rlday. November 18 tjnakeiiieare'a grand his-
torical tragedy
HlOI-I-cYRD III.
or tbo Ilattte nt llosworth Field. Duke of
Oloster Thos. W Keene. Saturday matinee
Tho Lady of "Lyons.
Saturday night. November IT last apnea'
nee of Mr. MAPDP11II Thane nf Cawdr
Kccno. In MUDljlll Thna. W. Ke
Admission Si fK no extra cbanre for reM
oats; gallery M cents: mallnce.Sl nolinn ft
thargo 'or rwrvcl neat gallery 60 cent I' V
Heats nn Kilo at ItlKho'a.opiKnttopoH.'llUl u
Tuesday morning November 13 S a. m.
3 W. H 0 D STOHSTfc
:ston
nlo
imenls
Odcii from IO A.M. to 12 Night.
ADMISSION BO CRNTit.
FIGHTING FOR LIFE.
The Condemned Murderer K'earlno Tiles
ss Motion for a New Trial.
Secundlno Escarino who was sentenced to
death for the murder of Ventura del Torro
his filed by his attorney a motion for a new
trial on Ihe following grounds : That one of
the witnesses proved that the deceased made
use of insulting language to the prisoner's wife
degrading her and reducing the crime to one
of manslaughter; that when the killiog oc-
curred Ihe prisoner went towards the wagon
and not in the direction of the deceased; that
new evidence material for the defence had
been discovered; that the prisoner does not
speak Engliih and bis attorney Is unacquainted
with the prisoner's language Spanish; that
the Sheriff returned tome lubprcnet at "not
found" when hit deputy was told where lo
find the witnesses; that the prisoner believe!
that If he hat a new trial he will prove that
the deceased and hit friends were trying to
run the prisoner from the community because
the deceated and friendt had been implicated
In horse theft and that the court erred fn re
fusing to allow the prisoner to make his state-
ment before the jury as he demanded.
A NARROW ESCAPE."
A Ladylllows Out the Oat and la Nearly
BurTocated by Ita Escape.
A lady arrived at the Menger hotel last
night from the country. This morning Mrs.
Elizabeth Shcppard the housekeeper smelt
a strong odor of gal about the corridors and
finally tracked the tource of the tmell to the
lady's room where Itt strength was Intense.
The occupant was found in an unconscious
state when Drs. Evans and Wilson who
were staying at the hotel kindly gave alias
sistsnce in their power and shortly after Dr.
Graves called and the lady was brought to
consciousness. It appears she Inadvertantly
blew out the gas and falling asleep was
overpowered by the escape of the gas. Thus
bad it not been for the timely discovery
she must assuredly have died.
A THIEVING HACKMAN.
lie Itoln Ihe Demi-Monde and the Theft
Is Traced.
Harry Earl a hack driver was arrested a
few days since for having stolen some articles
from Mrs. Brown's bagnio.- On the same
night a valise containing articles ol clothing
etc. was stolen from Miss Bessie Cough
Circumstances connected Earl with the latter
theft. A search warrant was obtained and the
residence ol the accused on Blum street was
searched and the major part of Bessie
Cough's property was found In an out house
where they are supposed to have been hidden
by Earl's wife. Earl Is In a fair way to land
In the penitentiary.
She Wants Her Child.
Emergelda Bells has filed an habeas corpus
petition In the County court to secure the cut'
tody of her child Ettanestado Belis who is
now In the custody of the father with whom
she has lived without the sanction of matri
mony. The case will be heard in the County
court this alternoon at 4 o clock.
Unfortunate Button.
Messrs. Coryell & Sutton sued Raimon
Hernandez In Justice Adam' court jester
day on sworn account for $129 for contrsct
and for extra work thereon. They were con
fronted by a claim of Si jo damages for the
non-fulfillment of contract and the jury rave
verdict for the delendant together with the
dimages be claimed.
Thos. Goggan k Brothers
Have opened a branch of their Galveston
house at 2 o Commerce street San Antonio
and have the largest stock ol pianos organs
sheet music strings and musical instruments
of any house in the city. They are Stale
agents for the world renowned Stelnway
and the lavoritc and popular Emerson pianos
and tell the tame ai well at all other goods
in their line as chesp as any house North or
South. Thos. Coggan & Bros sell pianos and
on such small monthly Installments that every
family can afford to buy one. 9-25-301
Grand Opening
SIMON MOURI8
Takes pleasure In announcing that hs has re
moved from Sunset depot and can now
be found with a replenished stock of
Gents' Furnishing Goods
AND CLOTHLNO
Hats caps trunks valises etc 223 East Hous-
ton street opposite Degcner's lumber yard.
Ban Antonio. 11-3
"Now I Lay ale Down to Sleep"
Was the pious utterance of a San Antonio citi-
zen as he hopped Into bed the other night.
Upon hit wife reminding him that that wa
the first occasion he had used this refrain
since their marriage and complimenting him
on his growth In grace he assured her earnest-
ly that comfort was conducive to a religious
life aod that since the bed room suite from
Wolfson's had come into the house he
thought he sometimes felt a call to the minis-
fy. Yes comfort Is a true misstonrry and to
secure this examine Wolfson's stock of furni-
ture marble and wooden top tables mirrors
bed lounges of silk rep or carpet beds
mstresses and everything In immense quanti-
ties and various grades that complete a first-
class furniture emporium. Wolfson's Is Ihe
place corner Main plaza and Acequia street
A Dangerous Lunatic.
George Washington the colored lunatic
who was shot while assaultlcg a lady to Frio
county Is In a more serious condition than
was at first supposed and the bullet bat not
yet been traced. This morning he struck a
violent blow at the Hospital Steward of the
poor house where he It confined and he Is
beyond doubt a dangerout lunatic. An
effort is being made to Induce hts mother lo
nurse him and he enn be managed and
tended to by her better than any one else.
Not Uono nut Going
Marshal Gosling did not take his prisoners
this mornlog to Chester Illinois at wat sup-
posed be would although he has arrived la
the city but It Is expected thtt either the Mar-
shal or his Chief Deputy Colonel Prouty will
remove the prisoners to-morrow but both can
not leave the office here at the same time.
Deputy August Hoinung will accompany the
Marshal or his Deputy when the prisoners aio
removed to the penitentiary.
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