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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
The Wasps of Society.
New York Mail and Express.

NEW 1Ork Mdu anu EXpresS.
"A mad dogs bite is not half so dangerous
or destructive as the bite or tongue Of sland-
erer," said DR.. Watkins in his sermon ON
1.-THE Fashionable Sins Of Gossip and SLAM
der" yesterday. 1t is generally believed that
the evils against which he preached are most
common in small communities, but undoubt-
eddy they are sufficiently prominent here in
New York to make DR.. Watkins arraigument
of them pertinent and timely. In great city
at }east there ought to be enough to occupy
the attention Of every person probably. and it
must be = very empty pate which has room
for the silly gossip or the malicious Islander
which DR.. Watkins denounces. Many win
be unwilling to admit that these evils can be
Justly called fashionable sins" here in New
York, but there would soon be less doubt of
the appropriateness of the term were it to be-
come more common for people of self-respect
to promptly make known their estimate of the
practice Of gossiping as the infallible index of
an empty pate. The gossips are fools as well
as WaSOS.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20

Mr.. Watterson, the genial "Pirate King" OF
poker players, in his paper of Monday last,
says: "Dr. Hedges, who held one of the
winning hands in that $4,000 poker game
played at Newburg, N. Y, some time ago, is
visiting at Lexington. if the Doctor is look.
ing tor it, he can find game of poker some
where in the Bluegrass which will make him
think that $4,000 isn't circumstance.
When one Of Joe Blackburn's constituents
shifts his 'homespur and remarks I'll 60 you
my hull farm better, the man with Sligo, 600
and four acres had better pass out" The
regular social game around Lexington is a
2;I4 trotting horse calls 900 acres of cultivated
land, ane no limit"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20

The bank of England has obtained $7I6,-
900 by reckoning in its own favor in settle
ments of transactions involving fractions of
pennies. sh'
How completely New York city dominates
the country financially is indicated by the fact
that of III private banks in the I6 leading
cities of the United States sos Of them are in
that city.
The rice crop of Wilmington, N. c. is ex-
pected to reach 10000 bushels this year
about the ante-bellum yield.
The prince of Wales persists in his desire
that the young princes shall not yet take part
in active public life.
At the time of the suspension, the assets of
the Spragues was valued at Sac, ZOO, COO, and
the Liabilities at $4,000. 900,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
FORTY DAYS OF SNOW.
Cold Wiuters In the Past.
TScientific Americana

lSclcnClnc Amcrlcdu.I
The following statistics Of the good old win
tiers are curious: In 4oI the black sea was
entirely frozen over. In 768. not only the
Black Sea, but the Straits of the Dardenelles
were frozen over; the snow in some places
rose fifty feet high. In 822 the great rivers Of
Europe-the Danube and Elbe, etc.-were SO
hard frozen as to bear heavy wagons for a
month. In $50, the Adriatic was frozen. In
9oI everything was frozen; the crops totally
failed, and famine and pestilence closed the
yea. In 1867, the most Of the travellers in
were frozen to death on the roads. In 1888
the Pc was frozen from Cremona to the sea;
the wine casks were burst, and even the trees
split by the action of the frost with immense
noise.
In 1896, the Danube was frozen to the bot.
tom, and remained long in that state. In
1916, the crops wholly failed in Germany;
wheat, which some years before sold in Eng
land at 6 S. the quarter, rose to e.. In 1889
the crops failed in Scotland, and such fam
inc ensued that the poor were reduced to feed
on grass, and many persisted miserably in the
fields. The successive winters of I43z-33-A
were uncommonly severe. 1t once showed
forty days without interruption. In 1868 the
wine distributed to the soldiers in Flanders
was cut with hatchets.
In 1854, the winter was excessively cold.
Most of the hollies were killed. Coaches
drove along the Thames, the ice of which was
eleven inches thick. In 1909 occurred the
cold winter. The frosts penetrated three
yards into the ground. In I7Is booths were
erected and fairs held on the Thames. In
I744 and I745 the strongest ale in England
exposed to the air, was covered in less than
fifteen minutes with ice an eighth of an incl
thick. In 1909 and again in 1879, the winter.
we're remarkably cold. In 1874 there was Z
fair on the frozen Thames.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
Arrivals at the Menger Hotel

George Pfeuffer, New Braunfels; J F Low
rey, Yazoo City, Miss; F L Lee, J A De-
wees, T H Pierce, Galveston; E A White.
Crockett county; Mike Houston, Pecos coun-
ty; S A. Brown, Boston; H c Cohen, New
Orleans; J c Boykin, Portland, Ala; E Ben
jamin, Eminence, Ky; Mrs Jeff Gibbs and
Carl Schwabe, Leonard Lodge, Don Car
los Ranch; O II Pegues and wife, Longview;
c D Palmer, A T 4 F r r; Dallas; X H
Boatner, Hearne; J Foster, Stanton, Va.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20

The Rev. Mr.. Stimson, now of Kansas City,
was the chaplain of the Ninth New York Cav
airy, whose colonel liked to take his regi.
meat through the puddles. One day the chap
lain rode around them, so the colonel, at the
close pr the drill, said to the officers: 'Il
Chaplain Stimson IS afraid to ride through
muddy water for fear of soiling his clothes !
will carry him across the puddles myself"
Thank you" the chaplain said, ''but as the
reason why I should ride on a jackass. -
-(Detroit Free Press.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20

Kansas will raise I7s,oos,72z bushels of
corn this year.
An oak tree at Woodbridge, Ct, is believed
to be from 1000 to 1900 years old. 1t is ~
feet in diameter, and, cr6wning hill, can be
seen for 90 miles. A celebration was held
under its branches on Friday last, at which
ex-Gov. English presided. An association to
preserve the tree was formed, and several
hundred persons participated in COLLATION.,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
New Saloon.

take pleasure to inform my friends and the
public generally that have purchased the Al
amo saloon" on Alamo street, next door to
Cleo. Dullnig's grocery store, and formerly Oc-
cupied by Mr. Umscheidt. / have added full
and complete stock of fine imported and do
nestle wines, liquors and cigars to the outfit,
and guests will find only the purest of every
thing at my establishment. A general invita-
tiOn extended, and iboral patronage request
ed l0-l6-tf A. WALZEM.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
Lunch Counter.

I have the pleasure to announce to my
friends and the theatre going public that 1
have taken charge of the lunch counter at the
Turner Opera Hall. A constant supply Of
fresh fish and oysters will be always TN hand.
All delicacies Of the seas IN, coffee, etc.
lQ-l3-n PAUL SEiTERg.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
Nette vs.. Hioner.

In Justice Shields court this morning
August Nette brought forcible entry and de-
tainer suit against w. Hiener, city sexton, to
regain possession of the tenement on Crockett
street used by Mr.. Hiener as his Office. The
case was heard before jury, who returned
verdict for the plaintiff and ordered restitution
of the premises.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
SENATOR SHERMAN VISITS TRXAS-RRQUESI
FROM THE CHICKASAWS.

Denison, October I9.-Minnie Smith, a
pupil in the public school, about nine years
old, while at play on the school grounds, was
pushed down by q playmate, and in her fall
broke her forearm and dislocated her elbow.
Senator John Sherman, of Ohio, has arrived
from the north, and is stopping at the Adams
hotel. He had a formal reception tonight, re-
ceiving personal and political friends.
The Chickasaw legislature adjourned yes
terday. They passed a resolution recon-
mending the establishment of . branch of the
United States court at Gainesville, in this
state.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
Watches, Jswelry and Diamonds.

have Just returned from the east where
made selections of the finest goods in my line
ever offered in the state, and have an immense
stock now on display. l would especially call
attention to my fine diamonds, which embrace
the richest and latest designs. Prices are low
and goods unsurpassed. All the latest novel;
ties In jewelry can be seen at my store. Ny
line. all first-class and standard. would be
pleased to have you call and examine my stock
and can make it profitable for you:
l.. ROUvANT,
2s5 Commerce street, opposite s. Deutsch 8 Co.
Job
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
The Weather,

San Antonio, bar. 30.25; thermometer 78
Fort COnchO, barometer 3O.2S; thermometer 81
Eagle Pass, barometer 3O.3l; thermometer AZ
Brownsville, barometer 29.91; thermometer So
Stockton. barometer, 2o.2l: thermometer "a
DenisOn barometer 3.25; thermometer 40
Vicksburg, barometer 30I4: thermometer so
Memphis, barometer 3O.2l; thermometer 49,
Little Rock, barometer 3O.22; thermometer 40
Platte, Neb barometer 30.21; thermometer 4S;
Palestine, barometer 3O.1S; thermometer 4S;
New Orleans, barometer $3.50; barometer "A;
Bismarck, barometer cola: Thermometer 80;
Port Eads, barometer 1886: thermometer 68;
Elliott, barometer 3O.16: thermometer SO;
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20

Mrs. Lizzie VALLEY, convicted Nashville
and sentenced to term of three years in the
penitentiary for alleged cohabitation with
Owen Prentiss, ex-city editor of the World, is
said to be niece of the distinguished Con
federate Gen. Bragg. 1t is hiuted that Prem
tiss will be released on bond, and that the
case against him will never come to a trial.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20

The case OF Belle Smoot, a negro woman
who was elected from the ladies' car on the
Kentucky Central railroad and who sued the
company for $4,000, goes to the supreme
court. The United States district court dis
missed the case on the ground that it was
civil rights case, and not in the courts juris-
diction.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20
Wanted.

reliable man to do general work about resi-
dence in city. Apply No. II French Building.
1O-Hltf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-20

There are now in circulation in Atlanta two
petitions to which names are asked, and
which will be pr scented to the next legislature
of Georgia. One petition is but repetition
of the prohibition law, while the other asks
that all saloons and bar-rooms be required to
dispense with the blinds which are kept in
front OF the counter to protect customers from
view.
The "fatting" of Thanksgiving turkeys has
set in.
Mr.. Blaine has recovered entirely from his
recent illness.
From fifteen to twenty distinct coal beds
exist in Kentucky.
Mr.. Lorillard has just dispatched nine race
horses to England.
In Chicago, instead Of cleaning stone fronts
they paint them.
About 10000 cattle are slaughtered in New
York city every week.
Some nuggets of solid gold, weighing q
pound, are shown in Denver.
A New Hampshire mother. crazy with e,ief
over the death OF her boy, was found digging
open his grave, believing that he was alive.
National Republican., 1882-10-13
CoNvERsE-JENKINS.
A Quiet Wedding MT the Residence OF
RcnrAdnIrnI jenkins.

Lieutenant George L. Converse, jr., Third Cav
airy, who was so dangerously W, unded through
TIE face three months ago in Arizona in Major
Ciafiee's splendid fight with the Apaches, was
married at 100 o'clock Thursday evening to Miss
Antonia Thornton jenkins (Nettie), daughter oi
Rear-Admiral Thornton jenkins, U. S. N, at her
fathers residence, No. 2ll6 Pennsylvania avenue.
The bride was attended by her sisters, Misses Alice
and Carrie Jenkins, while Lieutenant Con-
verse had rs groomsmen two OF his class
mates of 1880, Lieutenant George w.
Goethals. Carps OF Engineers, and Lieutenant
George ii. Morgan, Third Cavalry, who was also
severely wounded in the arm during the same
battle with the groom. The wedding which was
very private, was according to the Epscopalian
ceremony, and was celebrated by a cousin Of the
Driue, who came from Alabama fol the purpose.
All the officers present were In full uniform.
Among those present besides those named were
Lieutenant Henry d. Moon jr,, Twentieth Ininn-
Try, q. classmate of the groom Lieuten- =
ant Buchanan, Fourteenth Infantry; Lieutenant
Allen, Third Cavalry: Major Peter q. Haines, Corps
OF engineers, and Mrs. Haines Ia sister OF the
bride): Lieutenant J. RoZier Cngett, Twenty
third Infantry; General Richard G. Drum, U. 9.
A.; Mrs, Drum and Miss Drum; Master Samuel g.
Lemly, Y. s. N; Ensign Horace w. Harrison u.
=. A., and Hon. George l.. Converse, Representative
IN Congress from Ohio, the father OF the groom,
with Mrs. Converse and other relatives. Lenten-
ant Convene and his bride left OIL the 0:J0 train
will return
National Republican., 1882-10-13
ssrrIse prnTaaanrv

This play is announced for next Monday even
ing at Ford's Opera House. 1t Is rollicking
comedy in four acts, and its action passes in the
White Mountains. The first act is in the interior
Of the Poggawamsett House, with fine view of
m mountains the second takes place in the woods
at daylight; the third in q rocky pass near the
margin Of q brook, and the fourth outside the
hotel at twilight. There are sixteen characters,
that Is 10 say, principals in the story and large
bnid of notwithstanding ladies and gentlemen
to represent seminary girls and college stu
dents, whose chief duty Is to look pretty and DASH
ing, and to sing college choruscs. The Professor
himself Is persOnated ns middle-aged gentle
man, who, having devoted his life to letters, has
had mo opportunity" to cultivate the acquant-
ance of the gentler sex, and, consequently, knows
nothing at nll about love- He undertakes q
scientific tour of the White Mountains in quest of
natural specimens. On his arrival at the Pogga-
wamsett House. he encounters his aunt, match
by selecting wife from the great number of
manages in his dry, matter of. fact method, to
propose marriage to every girl he meets and is
In every instance accepted. His success In this
| respect involves him in n round of ridiculous
plights, for which his eloquent simplicity" and
q desire to render himself generally agreeable,
are alone responsible. But in the end all ends
well by a denouement which is totally unex-
peced to the characters, but is prolific of hnppi-
ness and consistent with social propriety. The
Professors career in this connection excites only
the purest merrment throughout Mr.. Gillette
the author and actor, is a graduate of Yale Col
lege.
National Republican., 1882-10-13
The vomen,s Labor League.

The Women's Labor League came to order
Thursday evening at o'clock (Mrs Smith in the
chair) good attendance being present. Letters
addressed to Mrs. Roberts from some prominent
people were read, highly indorsng the associa-
tion. letter was read from Mrs. Mary OConnell,
wife of Mr. J. D. O'Connell, of the Bureau OF Sta
tistics, the lady who had some difficulty with q
Mrs. Miller few days ago, in which Mrs. OCon-
nell said that prominent member of Congress
from Missouri had placed Mrs. Miller in one OF the
departments when he knew that she was an in
mate of a house of questionable rcpute. She
said that her authority for the above
information was of such a character us
to prove ts authenticity; Mrs. OConnell regretted
her inability to attend the meeting, but said that
she would do all she could to help the movement
Letters were read from Hon. Thomas p. Morgan,
District Commissioner and Fred. Douglass iudors-
ing the movement. Mrs M. A. Butler made q few
practical remarks regarding q home at which
working women could board at a reasonable rate,
and also have home comforts. The League have
this matter under consideration, and it probable
that shortly such place will be started as WASH
ington stands greatly In need of, home for
women. Mr.. Brown made u stirring speech, after
which the meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1882-10-13
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.

Midshipman Theodore G. Dewey, U. s. N, was
in Baltimore last Wednesday
Captain Philip L. Lee, Tenth Cavalry, has been
granted two months extension Of sick leave.
Lieutenant. Commander william NJ. Folger, u
6. N, has been ordered to duty in the Ordnance
Bureau, Navy Department.
Lieutenant Theodore T. Wood, L. s. n, is still
on leave from the Norfolk naval station, having
been granted one week additional.
Lieutenant Hugo Osterhaus U. s. N, is in
Baltimore ON leave from the Coast Survey steamer
Endeavor, OH a visit to friends there.
Lieutenant Hayden De Lany Ninth Infantry,
who is ON the recruiting detail, has been granted
twenty days leave from next Sunday.
Naval Cadet Ambrose Cramer, who graduated
from the Naval Academy In June, 1880, has re-
signed. He ia a resident Of Maryland.
Surgeon Edmund G. Yer Muelin, U. s. N, who
is now at his home at Clayton, N. Y, has been
ordered before the retiring board here
The monitor Nantucket, commander Henry L.
Johnson, arrived at Yonksrs, on the Hudson
River, Wednesday morning from New York.
twenty-five recruits for the Fifth Infantry and
sixty for the Eleventh Infantry have been ordered
to be sent to Fort Smelling Minnesota, for assign
ment.
Lieutenant Frank Scott, Marine Corps, will be
detached from the Norfolk barracks ON Sunday,
and Is ordered to report at the Brooklyn navy yard
October 25.
Lieutenant B. II. buckingham, U. s.. N, whose
| return from Japan was mentioned Thursday
| waiting orders.
Lieutenant William W. Gray assistant surgeon,
U. s. A., is relieved from duty at Fort Townsend,
Washington Territory, and ordered to duty in the
| Department of the South.
Lieutenant Charles Z. Nordstrom, Tenth Cav
airy, has been granted one months leave from
Fort Davis Tex, by General Augur, with per-
mission to apply Tor three months extension.
Lieutenant james X. Richards, jr., is transferred
from Troop NJ TO Troop II, Fourth Cavalry, and
Lieutenant Alexander I. Dean from II to NJ. This
was done on the mutual application of the officers.
Paymaster II. Trumbull Stanclif, U. s. N, who
is now at Ills home at Hartford, Conn.,, has been
ordered to the receiving ship Independence at
the Mare Island navy-yard, California, on the LIST
Of November.
The monitor Montauk, Commander Albert s.
Baker dropped down from the Norfolk naval sta
| tion Tuesday to take her powder on board She
| will proceed on her cruise to Phi ladelphia in Il
| few days, conveyed by the Vandalia.
| The Tallapoosa, Commander Augustus G. Kel-
logg, left the navy-yard hero Wednesday for Nor
folk to take draft of men to Philadelphia for the
| Mianonomoh, and will remain there during the
| Pennsylvania Bicentennial celebration.
| Paymaser John II. Carmody, U. S. N, will be
detached from the receiying.ship Independence
on the arrival of his relief (Paymaster Stancli al
| the Mare Island navy-yard and is ordered to set
| tie accounts and then await orders He was on
his present duty just three years
National Republican., 1882-10-13
Marriage mt ArIiupton

Thursday morning, at Arlington, Va, Mr..
Alonzo G. Hayes was united in marriage 10 Miss
May c. Reed, the ceremony being performed by
Rev. D. H. Riddle, of Falls Church, Va. Mr.. Ralph
Baldwin, cousin of the groom, was groomsman,
and Miss May Hayes bridesmaid. The bride was
beautifully attire.i in nuns yelling and Spanish
Reginald Munson. After the nuptial knot had been
tied the usual hRlamium-Mcndel
J. L. Clements. At the conclusion OF the ceremony
the bridal party and few intimate friends were
driven to the house of the bride, where mngniR-
ward the happy pair lett for IN extended tour
through the South; Among those present were
DR.; boIrdman GeeS. 1EGInsE OF ne PRIDE OF A.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. j. f.
Clements, Mr. and Mrs. William II. Hansford, Miss
Emma Hausford, and Miss Mamie Carter.
National Republican., 1882-10-13
Ex.Army Nur,e., Meetinr

The ex-Army Nurses Association held their first
regular meeting las. evening, after an adjourn
ment OF three months, at 9I street northwe,t
Beside the regular business before the association
an Invitation to the reunion of Meade Post G. A. r.
to be held on the Goth instant, was accepted by Il
unanimous vote. with thanks to the considerate
commander, Colonel Dillon, and his noble body
of veterans, This invitation has been extended
with view 10 make the noble women of the war
their services and who lake this opportunity to ac-
knowledge the same, showing their wish TO rccog-
nize their worthines. In co operation Is strength,
socially and politically; and as more substantial
mark OF their interest they talk Of organizing an
"auxiiary post" taking in women whose services
during the war may have entitled them to such
consideration, as has already been done in several
posts throughout the country.
National Republican., 1882-10-13
Where Nrrn is,e unlIcc.

4 few nights ago lady employed In The Agril
cultural Bureau who lives in the vicinity OF
Castle Stewart. was going home alone, between 0
and 10 o'clock, and carried in her hand a small
bag containining her pocketbook Suddenly two
colored men appeared OIL the scene, and while one
held her the other attempted TO wrench the bag
'"porlablc property" and made tile welkin ring
with her crics i'r help. The men pulled away,
but without success, ana us the ladyb screams
Several Of the residents of the neighborhood, at
tracted by the cries ran out, and in few minutes
quite crowd had collected Not the tip of the
rear brass button on a poiceman's coat could be
seen. While the lady was being interrugated her
two assalants, with unparalleled audacity, Joined
the crowd and asked what was the matter The
lady identified one OF the men, but he s,ouu y
protested and us there was no policeman present,
lie could not be held.
National Republican., 1882-10-13

1t will require no argument to prove thate o
store that employs ninety young people must
have customers for them to walt on, or their
services would not DO required. Then, the
Paiab Royal has n large number Of customers
How isit we have this large trader 1t cannot
be but thatwe have goods of quality, quantity.
and price to suit our patrons How do VIC CO.
tain goods nt such quality and price as to at
tract so much business 1t is because we can
buy such large quantities, that we yur-
chase direct from the manufacturers, which
saves fully 20 per cent and thus we can sup
ply the public ut the actual cost Of the goods
MS sold to our less successful competitors.
Thus we have proved-not merely made-the
assertion that we have the largest variety at
The lowest prices In this city. Ladies', you are
as good Judges Of the value of art .cles you we.r
as ourselves. Come and Judge for yourselves.
Now is n grand opportunity. for this warm
weather Is so detrimental to trade that we
have made special reduction, In nil depart
ments, so as to make you buy.