The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-05


New York, October 4.-The sub-treasury
balance is coin, $50, 100000; currency. $4,-
oA,ooo.
PEABODY FUND TRUSTEES IN SESSION.
New York, October 4.-The annual meeting
Of the trustees and directors of the Peabody
educational fund was held to-day at noon, in
the Fifth Avenue hotel, and is now in pro-
gress Among those present were ex-Presi-
dent Hayes, Chief Justice Waite, Of the su-
preme court Right. Rev. w. B. WhiPple,
of Minnesota, Alexander S. Stewart, of Vr-
ginia.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH CONVENTION.
Albany, October 4.-The ninth quadrennial
national convention of the Christian church
opened at Tweddle hall this morning. There
are an unusually large number of delegates
present from the eastern, western and south
ern states, besides several from Canada. Rev.
A. L. Coar, of Dayton, Ohio, is president.
The address Of welcome was made by Rev. E.
c. Abbott, pastor of the Christian church in
this city. Rev. d. A., Long, of North Caro-
lima, addressed the convention in regard to the
south. .t ....
POSSIBLY FEW REPUBLICAN LEGISLATORS.
70 Atlanta, October 4.-The indications are
that very few republicans have been elected to
the general assembly.
NO NRw cAsEs-rHE,PLAGuE- AT MlRR-RE-
PORTED KILLING.
Brownsville, October 4.-No new cases nor
deaths in this city during the last twenty-four
hours.
Matamoros reports but three cases of fever
in that city at present, which is probably an
under estimation.
The sickness at Mier continues. An order
has been issued to open cemetery near the
town.
One death from black vomit is reported at
Point Isabel.
A report from Rio Grande city states that
Mr.. Elvett was killed there this afternoon, but
by whom is not known.
THE MAJORITY FIFTY THOUSAND.
Atlanta, October 4.--The Constitutions
special dispatches received so far, indicate
that Stephens has carried nearly every county,
and has majority that points to from 10000
to $1,000 in the state. The regularly nomin-
ated democratic ticket for state house officers
will be elected.
SLIM MAJORITlES-ALMOST A DRAW.
Wilmington, October 4.-Nearly complete
returns from the elections yesterday show that
the state has given democratic majority of
I4s on the inspectors ticket and republican
majority of I26 on the assessors ticket.
Iater-!rhe returns show democratic ma
iority in the state on the inspector ticket to be
ass, and the republican majority on the assess
or's ticket II3.
RAILROAD OFFICIALS ENTRRTAINED.
Louisville, October The Louisville and
Nashville railroad directors are in the city to
attend the annual meeting to-day. They
Cha
dial addresses were made by gentlemen rep
resentinp leading branches of business, and
the utmost confidence was expressed in the
future OF their business, Healthy assurances
we're given OF the cooperation of the citizens
in every effort to advance its interests and ex-
tend its influences.
DEATH OF ADELAIDE PHILLIPS.
Boston, October "A London dispatch
states that Miss Adelaide Phillips died there
- to-day She had gone there two months ago
hoping for medical assistance, having been in
poor health for six months previous She
began her professional career on the stage of
the Boston museum, and has been we'll known
as an actress for quarter Of century.
KILLED BY AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
New York, October lanes S. Tainters
lineman in the employ of the Brush Electric
Light company, accidentally received shock
from line which he was adjusting this morn
ing, and was almost instantly killed. -,
TROOPS HoMEwARp BOUND. -
Cairo, October 4.-The first detachment of
household cavalry started for Alexandria to-
day on their way home. The rest will follow
Thursday or Friday.