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A REGULAR BATTLE.
Five Murderers Escape From. q
= Texas Jail, are Pursued and Three
of them Killed.

Five MurdererS Escape from q |
Texas Jail, are Pursued and Three
of them Killed.
h ST.. LOUIS, January g. Advices from
Graham, Texas, report that the three
Mcdonald boys, murderers of man
named Martin, at Belknap. made des-
perate eff ,rl to escape from jail yester-
day, which resulted in their death and
that of a deputy sheriff besides serious
" wounding several other people.
: About,en o'clock in the morning, the
Mcdonald boys were led from the steel
cage to the calaboose, and with Jim
Boone and Jack Baldwin, two other
prisoners, we're given their breakfast by
two deputies One deputy was testing
tue cage while it was empty, and the
other deputy. Davis Melton, stood in
the doorway of the wooden cell opening
from the calaboose to the steel cage
He had pistol in each hand, keeping
watch.
Presently he put both REVIEWERS in
one hand to get,a match from his pock-
ct, when the McD maids
+. SPRUNG UPON HIM
suddenly and disarmed him In the
struggle Melton was shot in the hand.
His cries brought Murfee, the other
deputy from the cage, but on entering
the calaboose he was instantly killed hy
Ia shot from the prisoners, who then
made hole in the anor to the room be-
low. and taking Melton with them,
- BEGAN THEIR ESCAPE.
kyy A. bloodhound watches the Jail, but by
going around him, they avoided detec-
1 ton and took their flight in southerly
direction. By this time the whole city
was excited, and the citiz hsd gath.
cred two hundred men together and fol-
lowed the prisoners. The latter placed
their hostage, Davis, behind them, and
q threatened to shoot him deal if they
Il were fired on. Thus the murderers pro-
: cesded some three hundred yards, wher
one citizen deliberately took aim, and
firing,
"a" MoRTALLY WOUNDED
one of the fusifives who fell.
I Deputy Melton se:zsd the oppo'tuni-
4 ", broke and ran. a general fire was
now exchanged between the citizsns and
the escaping prisoners Iheylatter en-.
J. .trenched tnem selves behind slpmps, ano
the battle ragged for some time, when the
THREE M DoNALDs
were shot dead.
! Melton was shot three times, and ar
4 old man named Wood, wounded in the
thigh. A waiter named Joe, had the
hone OF his leg shattered. Baldwin ant
Boone took no part in the shooting and
were recaptured.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-01-10

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"THE SPIRlr OF DEMooRAoY,"S
Woodstield,
Monroe County,
Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-01-10
MoRTALLY WOUNDED
THREE NJ D0NALDS
were ahnt dead.

were snOt UVaU.
Melton was shot three times, and an
old man named Wood, wounded in the
thigh. A waiter named joe. had the
hone of his leg shattered. Baldwin and
Boone took no part in the shooting and
were recaptured.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-01-10
NJ NJ E RCI AL
WoodstieIdProduce Market.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY p. sCHrMAcPBR. JR
MONDAY. January 9, 1882
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31

B. Baerman and A. Strohmeyer met at the
latter's house on Flores street last evening and
imbbed freely of beer and other stimulants.
Strohmeyer told funny story and Baerman
didn't laugh at the proper time.
"Raery. old boy, whyhicdonulaugh ?" asked
Strohmeyer. "Baers" rosy u,steadily ard
threw forward his monty bosom as he exclaim
ed:
81 can lic-hic you"
Strohmeyer assumed a serious expression
and seemed for half minute or so to be revolt
ing the subject in his mind. Then he slowly
raised finger and thumb to his nose and said
"Cantooit."
This was en- ugh. Like monster machines
OF war they slowly approached each other,
lacking off and on TO see the lay Of the enemy.
Then they fell ::
After that they didn't do much fighting. but
they used their voices ill the whole neighbour
hoo,l was alarmed. At last they were arrested
by the sheriff This morning they were fined
by Justice Adam, Strohmeyer SIS and Baer-
man $40.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31
WEEDS AND MUD.
These, the Old City Jail and the Cattle
Pound Subjected to Medical
Examination.

DR.. Menger, the city physician, states in his
monthly report that in regard to general SAM
tary matters at present it becomes the duty OF
the proper authorities to investigate and reme-
dy the following nuisances:
First river above the old bridge, is
again infested with an immense quantity OF
water weeds, and more so, the upper part OF
the bridge on Houston Street. These places
are much obstructive to the current Of the
river.
Second-Filthy weeds should not be allow
ed TO remain piled up at different places for
any length of time. bit shorld be removed at
once outside the city and burned.
Third-The cattle pound near the hospital
is undoubtedly in need of more water and pro-
vision for cattle. Yesterday COW seemed to
be starving for want Of water.
Fourth-The weeds and mud piles on
Washington square, near the hospital, are a
great nuisance, being receptacles Of all sorts
Of filth, and are distractions to the riding and
driving fraternity.
Fiith-The old city Jail should be provided
with larger iron windows to secure more Fight
and ventilation.
Sixth-We need registry Of births.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31
A SUCCESS.

The Entertainment for the Benefit of Suf-
ferers from Yellow Fever.
Success crowned the efforts of the ladies
who managed the entertainment at San Pedro
Springs last night for the benefit of the yellow
fever sufferers on the Rio Grande At ar
early hour in the evening the grounds were
thronged with people. The gateways wer
tastefully decorated with bunting, and thu
grounds were brilliantly illuminated. The
crowd present was so great that sitting room
was most eagerly sought for. 1t was largely
composed of the most aristocratc and fash
onable elements of San Antonio society.
Among the attractions not the least was
the grace and beauty of the ladies who had
charge of the affair. Refreshments were
served by Mrs. Thos. J. Johnson, assisted BY
Mrs. I'd Norton. Miss Sophie l.acoste, Miss
Epson, Miss C. Wuf, Miss Ella Wulff and
Miss Fannie Koenigheim, at the lunch stand
Mrs. M. M. Mooney, assisted by Mrs. M.
Half, Mrs. N. Hart, Miss Mena Lacoste and
Miss Hennie Half at the lemonade stand, and
Mrs M. H. Norton, assisted by Miss Kate
Twohig, Miss Adele Radaz, Miss Jennie Koe-
ngheim and Miss Kate McGolGlick a. tn,
ice-cream stand. Flowers and cigars wet
sold by Miss Kate Nolan, Miss Annie Pres
colt and Miss Elise Groos. The gates were
attended by Mrs. DR.. Mcdonald and Miss
Molie Dwyer.
Mrs. f. Maracheau. the president of the
organization, Miss Mol lie Dwyer, the treas
urer, and Prof. Katzenberger the general SUI
perintendant, received many encomiums for
the perfection of their plans, and the admira
bic manner in which these were executed.
On the dancing platform Rotations, songs
and instrumental music were rendered. Seats
had been arranged here but they were scarcely
sufficient to accomm"d date the audience. Miss
Carrie Nelson sang pretty asia in the low,
sweet tones familiar to her friends, and Miss
Bessie Fwyer gave recitation for which she
was loudly applauded. Besides these, the
chief features of the stage entertainment, a
recitation was deliverc1 by Mr.. Phil Dryer.
songs sung by several others and music con-
tributed by the 22nd U. S. infantry band and
by Prof. Katzenberger's orchestra. A dance
on the platform concluded the programme.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31
Recorders Court.

"How is the grand Mogul of the bat cave"'
Recorder Anderson was asked to-day.
First rate, !" he replied; II never felt better,
but the business is not commensr ate with my
ability. In a few days, however it WI be
larger, suppose"
There were fourteen cases on The court
docket to-day. Two were dismissed For
being drunk B Mcclellan. John Gum, man
called Rodriguez. James Tucker. Geo. Ryan
and John Rigging we're each fined S.. For
using insulting language lhos. Copeland was
to pay So for leaving his team unattended.
For fighting Dick Thomson was assessed SIo
and Jack Lyons S. The cases dismissed
were those Of Robert Buckner and Geo. Jaga;.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31
THE GOLDEN LILY"
Sufferings of the Chinese Woman to Make
Her Feet Small.
The Process of Identifying Pedal Extremi
ties FIX planned by Hong Lee.

Hong Lee, learned Celestial who keeps a
laundry on Soledad street. condemns the prac-
tice which in his country makes cripples of the
women Of the higher classes. The process Of
producing ''the golden lily" or deformed foot
of the Chinese woman was explained to a
LIGHT commissioner by Hong Lee to-day.
He spoke in rich Monaghan tones with a
Thibetan accent.
He said the habit was not confined solely to
the higher classes but that in many districts in
China, particularly in Canton, the daughters Of
poor people are compelled by false standard
of taste to tie up their feet. Commonly the
rearing of ''the golden lily" is begun when the
| subject to be operated on has attained her
fifth year. Her feet are bound with cloth 2
or 3 inches wide and several yards long. One
end Of the bandage is placed at the inside OF
the foot; then the bandage is passed over the
toes and around the heel and the instep, in
such manner as to draw the toes and heel
together. But before the bandage is pu,
on the skin is washed in alum water and then
coated with pulverized alum. 1t is then bound
and so remains for a month or more, when the
foot is soaked in hot water and the bandages
undone. Despite the alum used it is
Of frequent occurrence that the foot is
liberated. ln some instances one or
AAolC tOCS u'op vi. Ills loss Is, now
ever, considered an advantage. as the lady
will have smaller "golden lily and suffer
less pain. Immediately after the unbinding,
the foot is bandaged again and the pain be-
gins.
The process is kept up for about two years
when the nerves of the limb will have become
dead and the growth have been stopped. Dur
ing those two years the pain is intense and
| constant. 1t is like the the continual prickinc
| Of needles. After time the toes if they have
not rotted of, are drawn down under the ball
and the foot resembles the hoof of brute
more than the limb of a woman. 1t OF course
affords very insecure means of support. The
instep takes on bullying appearance and
large wrinkles come on the side of the foot
When in this condition 'the golden lily" is
considered perfect Though it has a very
repulsive appearance to people of other races
by the Chinese it is thought TO be the
most beautiful of all beautiful things. The
| Oi,entals say that one must suffer to be beau
| tiful. The woman with 1.-THE golden lily is
able to walk only with the greatest difficulty
Very often her limbs become atrophied and
she is unable to move without assistance.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31

FURNISHED Room WANrEp.-One near busi-
OF the city. Address for two days "P." LtGHT
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31
Trouble About Land.

The Dietrich and Bergman families are in
trouble about property to which they both lay
claim. This aftei aoon Theresa Dietrich and
her husband, Eugene, filed suit against Nina
Bergman and h husband, Gustav, to try tho
title to the properly and to recover $500 for
damages. The plaintiffs allege that the de-
PENDANTS forcibly entered lot bounded on
the east by the Peyalache ditch, and on the
south by property belonging to L. HUH and
Nina Bergman, and elected therefrom the
plaintiffs, who are the lawful owners.
1t is also alleged that $50 in rental have
been lost by reason of the defendants action
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31

THE outlook for the future in this country
is hopeful one.-lS. A. Times.
We should smile!
SPEAKING of John Hancock, the Times Of
our city says :
ale was not only democrat in name but
in practice when it was popular to be be re-
publican. He cast his lot with the down
trodden Of the state when Office and emou-
ments were on the other side
If it was ever popular to be republican in
Texas we have not found it out. Hancock is
not, nor never was a democrat in principle
He went into that party for Office and was
used by tina, party at critical period when
they wanted union brgadier for appearance
sake; bis close friends know that there is not
particle of sincerity in Hancock's lemoc-
racy; he has always been compelled to out.
herod Herod in order to ward off suspicion.
1t is we'll known that he was taken to Caves
ton and given the chat, manship of he demo-
cratic state convention TO cut him of from be-
ing an Independent candidate for governor,
that he was he dark horse, and that his can
didacy for cons Tess now is part of the bar
gains and sales made by democratic wire-pull-
ers at the capital. in which the people have
been cheated out of their choice
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31
Distances to san Francisco.

IN" following table shows the position of San
Antonio ON the Great Southern P,ritir r,,,', 80 !.
From san Francisco to 81 riSo . ~; mii,.s
From I'll PnSu t. New orleans / ~ nil,
from san AntNuE" tn New Gr.crus t;ti mills
FrOU san AUtuuiu IT, san Francisco OBI liz,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31
Real Estate Transfers.

Thos. J. Devine to Arthur Clements lot O.
varas square bounded On the west by Frio st
on the South by Vera Cruz ST., west of San
Pedro creek; $Ioo and three promissory note
for 5000.
Wilhelmina l. Copeland and John II
Copeland to Ella Wootin lot fronting 20 and
Hvaras on Water street bounded on the north
by South street on the east by Water street,
and on the west by Madre ditch; $500.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31

ARE all reporters for the LIGHT theoloe cal
students? asks "Ne,i;e" No, sweet "Net-
tie, :" they are not, but they have labored in a
larger field of philosophy and are now quite as
proficient in The art Of dishing up prize fight
by the Dublin chicken and the snub-nosed
bruiser or some other bald headed rooster Of
the ring as in the inanA work of disseminating
radical propositions by the PRONUNCIATION of
screeds replete with sesquipedalan nomen-
clature. Do you see?
The Banner says sickness to such an extent
among the hands of the Navasota extension
Of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railway as
to seriously interfere in the construction Of
the road.
The International road intends TO place
line of telegraph poles on the tap road from
Arcola to Columbia, and to repair the road
and put it in good condition. The work " II
begin in September.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31

county attorney l. must he his modeSy as a
young democrat that prevents his announcing.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-31
Alamo Germun-English school.

This wrll-knowu school will reopen in Fire
mems III, on a\ cnIic G, on the iirSt Monday in
september. t2J.S-JD w. SCHUwIRTH.
Smyrna times., 1882-03-22
Maryland Items.

Undrawn poultry is not offered for sale
in Baltimore.
While Rev. A. w. Milby was attending
Conference, a thief broke into his house
at Denton and stole hams,
The local option law of Dorchester
county is to be so amended as to guard
more stringently the sale of liquor by
druggists.
Rev. J. p. Otis, appointed to go to Odes-
sa, Del, by the last conference, is lying
quite sick Of erysipelas at the residence of
MIR. Thos. NJ. Wood, near Centreville.
The new law to punish wife-beaters
provides that a man who beats his wife
shall receive forty lashes at the hands of
the sheriff of the county in q corner Of thu
jail-yard.
Don't condemn u good thing because
you have been deceived by worthless nos
trums. Parker's Ginger Tonic has cure
many in this section, of kidney and ned
V0us disorders, and we commend il
| heartily to such sufferers Freeport News
Smyrna times., 1882-03-22

c. Russell Jakes, of Wyoming, was one
of the graduates in medicine Of the Uni
vsrslty of Pennsylvania on Wednesday
last. He is son of John T. Jakes of that
place.
In such seasons as the past two weeks
when rainy days are the rule and fair
weather the exceptions, not the least in
teresting thing i'll the Erery Eceniag is its
Especial weather bulletin''-statinp the
exact condition Of the weather over the
nation and indicating generally the prot-
able condition for two days. The most If
our dailies make mistake by reducing
this item of general observance To two or
three lines
KENTs sDELINQUENTs.--The petition Of
Geo. p. Fisher, ESD, la the Levy Court,
asking them to sit two days AFTER the 23d
day of the present month FIR the purpose
of giving citizens Of the county an oppur-
tuniiy to get assessed ANA bring revenue
+ into TIA" treasury, did not strike u very
responsive chord with the Court. The
following figures embodied in the petition
will he Interesting to show how the differ
'nt Hat rcisstand. DclnQucnl~ allowed
by LeNS Court, Mu..u 3S. 1881, and the
aggregate amount ul iaXes they represent
Smyrna times., 1882-03-22
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J. B. COOPER,
tCOOPER'S BUILDING.
Cor. Main & Commerce StS.,
SMYRNA, DEL.
SMYRNA, DEL.

] withdraw for a while my
lteniZed Advertisement, and
merely say that my Stock of
Dry Goods, Notions, Under
wear, Hosiery, Carpets, Oil
Cloths, Groceries, Provisions,
Spices, Flour, Feed, Glassware,
Queensware, Earthenware,
Stoneware, Flower Pots, Pipe
Flues, Cedar and Willowware,
Tinware, Lamps and Lanterns,
Tobacco and Cigars, School
Books, Blank Books. Bibles,
Music and Hymn Books, Sta
tionery, Fancy Papers, Cutlery,
Ropes and TwineS, Umbrellas,
Gents Furnishing Goods, and
the Great Variety of Miscella-
neOus Goods for which my Store
has been long noted, is kept
up to its usual standard.
Smyrna times., 1882-03-22
cuuRCH SERVICES.

.,er,,oB1sr -Sunday--freachimg
al N,, ana M sunday -rh0Ol-9A. NJ. and
~! p ipr.vrr Meeting tuesdays 81 : =. Rev.
w.. PROTESTANT Fpl>,ur4t --Hun,i0y i''2ach-
nSs = y aud ,i.rM WedneSdny7t, =. NJ.
"a! ~: !fl::,'-gi.l.N >,iu'iay Schnoi > = ;" Rev.
u" ",rr, - sunday Preaching a. III = NJ: and
5sSl -inday SchO0l-3 7. Il. Prayer Meeting
e.PN -'.r.u Rev. L. Z. mstcd Pastor.
F'.-.,j; Fellows Iuli-sec"nd -Hn'!:! OF
'f4H' a.,,.,. ii IT, \. VI. and T.. n. "'f t"".
"'" II ..,na.>r I,rS,nPAi ,r"l"rct --~'j'-
gil i,r.tchiup at it,. 4, NJ. and : " .''\ "t"
J. usr,ori,r i.r.,."l.u sunday rrrdrt Ing
si;aiH si;;9i, !, VI. nud q T II Rev. i"""' ''lF'
"l,S PAstnf
Smyrna times., 1882-03-22
OUR
Carpet Department
.s III. L,E5u,T pr.w.fy
PHILADELPHIA and Baltimore.
Special to Customers and Friends in
the Country.

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SECRET SOCIETIES.

. lazy top,:k. No. I% \. +. \ M.-MeetN First and
.sHoiS .ssS.i Thursday evenings Of each month at :
oclOck .,oor Mt. ,,.o.,,
9S,iJsy evening, at o'clock
L. t,e,, rxcANPMEST No E-Meets second and
svrth Tuesday evenings OF each month, al S9clock
'rax, CoxcfAvE, No 45. ORDER or IlEPrAsoPHs-
nsa,S every Wednesday evening. at ~ o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1882-03-22
| will call special attention
however to the following:

| will call special attention
however to the following:
lst.-Carpets by Sample
from the Largest Stock i'll New
York, and at New York Prices.
My sales are steadily incrcas-
ing in these Goods. Orders
filled in Three Days. Carpets
made if desired.
2d.-The we'll known "Que"
Shirts. Excellent. Price re-
duced.
3d.-Kid Gloves, the Very
Best. ANY Size or Shade
Ordered if my customers will
give me Three Days Notice.
4th.-Sewing Silks and
Twist, the Best Makes.
5th.-Underwear, for La
dies, Gents and Children.
6th.-The celebrated Per-
kins & House Non Explosive
Lamps.
7th.-Devoe's Brilliant Oil,
the Best Burning Oil made.
8th.-He No Tea, Il Pure,
Natural, Fine Flavored Tea.
9th.-Landreth's Garden
Seeds. Special pains is taken
to keep up a full stock Of these
well known Seeds, and any
thing not in stock will be
ordered promptly. Other
Growers Seeds are also sold.
lOth.-A few Blankets
Ladies' Coats, Winter Shawls
Nubias, WOollen Hose, Cloth
Gloves, Fur Top Gloves, and
other Winter Goods, will be
sold at cost, for cash, until
March Goth or 25th, when i
not sold they will be put away
for the season.
llth.-SOme Pieces of Ham.
burg Edgings marked down
to give place to new stock.
12th.-Particular attention
is asked to the Book Depart
ment. | have a large variety
of Poems and Miscellaneous
Books, for Children, Youth anC
Adults, and any Book pub
Iished in this Country O
Europe, if not in stock, can b'
had in a few days, and will
cost the customer less, than
ordered direct from the Pub
fishers. Libraries and Sunda,
Schools supplied at as good
Discount as can be obtaine,
, from City Houses. Give m
Full Title and Style of Bind
ing and there can be no mis-
takes. There are plenty {
witnesses to this. Music Book
10y the Dozen or Hundred a
Short Notice. Family an
/. other Bibles, and M.E.Hymnal
&c in large variety.
:. The above is enough. Th
' Public know my Store. Cal
Smyrna times., 1882-03-22
Notice to Advertisers.

Persons having Advertisements, or wanting
,snc.S in their advertisements, in the TINES
: III nlease have them IN the office by Tuesday
ternnNn al ) y clUGk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-12-01
ONE MAJORITY,

There will be few fair men who will not
denounce tho action OF the majority of
the Canvassipg Board in refusing Judge
Garrison the certificate to the seat to which
he was Justly elected. It was a mere quib-
BILE at first, before the explanation, made
by state Senator. Stnbbs, who knew of
the practice of the County Clerk. But af-
ter that explanation endorsed also by the
Clerk himself, it was an outrage. and the
country will regard it 80. What riEhthad
this Board to dictate to Gloucester conn
y what kind of seal she should use, and
why was not the seal that the Clerk used
On all rhe county's official documents and
had never been challenged, good enough
for election returns? Still if the old seal,
battered or defective as it was must be
used, the Clerk was there waiting at the
door with it ready to affix it, if allowed TO
do so. BIT no, Mayo must have that one
majority by hook or by crook, or Malone
could not deliver to Arthur the minimum
number of Congressman promised, six,
and the great wrong was done, though
there was one man On the board. to his
credit be it said, who had conscience
enough to protest.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-12-01

LEE REcUMBENT STATUE.-The com
ing Commencement Of Washington aud
Lee University promises to be an occasion
of unusual interest.
The most interesting feature of the pro-
oramme will be tie unwilling of the re-
cumbant statue Of Gen. r. e. Lee. Ex-
President Davis has been invited to deliv-
ar an address on the military record Of
Gen. Lee. and Major John W. Daniel an
Grafton on the civil 81 rvicas Of the distin
guished commander of the Confederate
forces Of Northern Virginia. There will
M donht be large attend nee upon the
interesting exercises. and eur people should
make ample preparations for entertaining
out visitors. -LeringtGm Gayete.