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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Personal.

Representative Richartz is in the city.
DIR. w. G.. Hancock, of Lagarte, is al
Hord's hotel.
w. A. Affair." of Marshall, is registered al
Hord's hotel.
Col. Frank P. Hord and Mrs. Hord are now
residing at the Menger hotel.
Mr.. 7. A. Houseman, Of Philadelphia
prominent politician in that city, has arrived
at the Menger, en- route for the Leon ranch.
Chas. ]. Stevens, of London, England, ar
rived at the Menger last night, and lett tor
Houston this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Kingsley, have re-
turned and will continue to reside at the Cen
trail hotel.
A. H. Hanson, of the Illinois Central Rail-
way, accompanied by J. w. Coleman of the
Tackson's route, are quartered at the Menger
hotel.
Mr.. A. w. Clifford, has returned from Mex
leo, where he has been for several weeks in
the interest of his mining company. He re-
ports complete success.
Mr.. Joseph Richardson, formerly postmas-
ter of Houston, died yesterday, on Villita
street. He came here few months ago for
the benefit of his health, but too late to do
him good. His remains were inferred this
afternoon at 2:3o o'clock.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Special Edition of The Houston Post.

The special edition of the Houston Post is
being circulated among our citizens, and is
very successful. 1t contains an excellent write
up of our state, especially of those places on
the border of Mexico, and gives much valua-
BILE information. An excellent map of Texas,
produced by Messrs. Randall McNally& Co.,
and corrected to date, is presented with each
copy. For general information it will be
useful and for emigrants and emigration
agents it will form an admirable guide. H.
Ryder-Taylor, of the LIGHT Office is general
agent for the Houston Post, and quantities
can be obtained from him on special terms.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Building Permits.

The following permits were issued this
morning from the mayors office:
Mrs. w. Kearney, lumber dwelling, 34N42,
Macon street.
Mrs. Trinidad Hernandez, lumber dwelling,
26x24, on the west side Of South Concho
street.
Albert G. Redner, lumber dwelling, 36X2S,
north side of Barrera street.
, G. w. Long, two-story lumber stable, lSN
IS, north east side of avenue C and Fourth
street.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
AUSTIN, TEXAS, Feb.

AUSTIN, IENAS, FED. ~, Io77.
DR.. J. S. Nichols-I take great pleasure in
stating to you that have used your "Won-
derful Eight in my family for some time.
must confess that had but little confidence in
your medicine when I purchased it, but after
trying it for bilious collie, neuralgia, nervous
headache, sore throat, and Group, it has not
failed to effect cure in single instance, and
can truly recommend it to the public as the
best medicine | ever used.
G.. d. MARTIN.
For sale by F. Kaleyer & Son.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
AUCTION! AUCTION
No. Al Losoya Street, Near the Alamo
Plaza, San Antonio, Texas

Plaza, Van AntOn1O, TeXaS.
Messrs. H. Phelps & Son have received in
structions to sell at auction on Monday next,
March 9th, 1882, at 10 o'clock (sharp) the
hous ehold furniture and effects. the property Of
Mr. r. E. Cummings, comprising bedsteads
with and without drapey. spring and Other
mattresses, bed linen, quilts aid comforts,
feather and cotton pillows, walnut and painted
bureaus. washstands and ware, walnut and
painted tables, cane-seat chairs, rocking chairs,
toilet mirrors, carpets, I6 yards OF hall floor
cloth, striking clock, large and small pictures,
vases and ornaments, quilting frame, lamps
and onterns, cooking and other stoves with
utensils and pipeing, wash tubs, clothes bask-
cts, hatheaters, buckets, &C., &c, and many
other lots too numerous to mention. st
Dated COL w. Houston street, San Antonio.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Complime ntary Benefit.

Madame Virginie Donaldson has been
rendered complimentary ball by her patrons
and friends. The proceeds are to be devoted
to assist her in building dancing academy,
to be permanent institution. The ball will
come off at Turner hall, Easter Monday,
April 10th.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Arrivals at the Central Hotel.

G Van Russell, T Whalen, Houston; T J
White, Tyler; w Texhar, Germany; T Dolan,
C McGorrie, M Paul, Uvalde; Leo Raphael,
Austin; E Ran, Pearsall, w Cartwright,
H Edwards, Pleasanton; A Watkins, Miss
Sales, J B SALES, Galveston; J Noble, Chi
cago; c F Dorman Lagrange; A T Watson,
Mississippi; H B and Mrs Cash, Sandy Rock;
r w Robertson, ] r Shanklin, Luling.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
The Lion of the Day.

Nothing funnier was ever produced here; OF
course, there is love story in it, but besides,
there is the doctor and the patient, the critic
and the Yankee, the bluestocking and the
student, and then, 1.-The Lion" hear him
laugh, see him roar and fight, and you will
enjoy the incest mirth provoking comedy ever
seen here
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Houston Manufacturing Company.

Manufacturers Of cypress water tanks and CTS
terms, of any size, from one hundred to
thousand gallons. We set up every tank, and
mark each piece and every hoop. Scale
drawings showing foundation and support,
will be sent to all purchasers free OF charge.
Prices and estimates furnished on application
to F. F. Collins, corner Semmes and Couti
streets, Houston, Texas. 2-27-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
German-EngIish ScnOol.

The next annual term of the above school
will commence on Monday, the 18th of April
next, when limited number of pupils can be
admitted.
Parents will please to take particular notice
that pupils for the lowest class will be receiv-
ed at the beginning of the term only, and not
during the year.
Applications should be made early to the
secretary, Mr.. Mic. Tengg.
San Antonio, March sd. 1882.
F. GRoos, President.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Recorders Court.

The Hon. M. G.. Anderson, recorder, pre-
siding:
Chas. Williams, drunk and disorderly;
fined SIS.
Adolfe Randea, drunk on street: fined SIS.
John Finney. disorderly conduct; fined SIS.
II. Nicholson, disorderly conduct; fined SIS.
|. S. Terry, disorderly conduct; fined SIS.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
sheep FOR Sale.
Chas. Hnmmel & Son.

Dealers in fire arms, ammunition, ETC.. have
just received the largest and best assortment
of breech and muzzle loading single and dor-
BILE guns in the city, such as Colts, Parker,
Baker and Remington's new model, and all
kinds of English makes, which they offer at
very low prices. Please examine our stock
before purchasing elsewhere I2-28-t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Two colored boys, named Nicholson and
Terry, who were plaguing fruit store dealer
on Commerce street, and taking fruit were
fined FIVE dollars each for their fun. If they
have common sense they will see that this
sor! Of thing don't pay.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Dealers will find it to their advantage tc
call on Max. Mayer & Co. and secure bar
gains in tobacco, cigars and all kinds OF smok'
ers' articles.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
CITY TEL MS:

You can secure bargains at Max. Meyer
& Co.'S in cigars, tobacco and smokers aru-
cles. as they are closing out their business.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Used for dyspepsia, indigestion, weak
stomach, liver troubles, jaundice, constipation,
&C., Carriers Liver Btters show Improvement
almost from the first dose. Wholesale by A..
DreisS.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
AUSTIN, TEXAS, April y, 1877.

hUSIIN, IENAS, NPIH Y, IoII'
| have used the "Wondcrful Eight in a
case of chronic diarrhora of nine months
standing, and found it to effect permanent
cure. have also known it used successfully
in a case of rheumatism. VIM. KIRBY.
For sale by +. Kalteyer & Son. 2-7I-h.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Those unhappy persons who suffer from
nervousness and dyspepsia should use Car
ter's Little Nerve Pills, which are made ex-
pressly for sleepless, nervous, dyspeptic suf-
ferers. Price IS cents, all druggists. Whole
sale by A. DreiSs.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
L K G. N. X. X.

Received-One car oil, car salt, car oats,
car wheat, 3 cars conn., car flour, car shin
giles, 5 cars lumber, cars merchandise.
Shipped-Three cars lumber, IS, 600 pounds
merchandise
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
The Iron Mountain.

A report reaches us that four miles OF the
Iron Mountain railroad has been washed away
nv the recent floods.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

-Hipolito Cortinas, the Mexican painter,
died on Wednesday evening. The Express
reported him dead about month ago.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Emerson has just received fine stock o
gold and silver watches and diamonds. 24-t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

If you are tired taking the large old
fashioned gripping pills, try Carter's Little
Liver Pills and take some comfort. man
can't stand everything. One pill a dose.
Wholesale by A. Dreiss.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Those who have preference for smok
out of fine ''meerschaum' will find irreslst
able bargains at Max Mayors.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Smoke. Brothers, Smoke!

Now you have an opportunity OF buying
cigars and smokers material at the closing
out sale Of Max Mayer & Co.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

-Now's your chance, boys, to club to-
sether and buy a lot of cigars cheap at the
closing out sale.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

"A nice furnished front room, with board
for two persons, Nacogdoches street, No. ",
near the Menger hotel. 2-25-Iw
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Madame Demorest's spring patterns just
received by Mrs. A. Shoenert. Call for cata-
logues. 3-I-Iw
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Removal.

The Office of the famous Larissa Nurseries
has been recently removed to Palestine, Texas,
where all parties desiring fruits, flowers, ever
greens, ETC., should address US at that point.
2-I4-tf YoAKUM & Co., Palestine, Tex.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Wanted.

A frst-class cook, two in family. Goo
wages. Enquire 2o9 Madison street. H.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

For RENT-Several furnished rooms, 4Io
Houston street; best location in the city.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

An advise to old and wise-protect your
eyes by using the adjusted spectacles, fitted on
scientific principles, by E. Hertzberg, OPP
tican. 3-3-u
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Max Mayer & Co., are retiring from bust
ness, and offer their immense and elegant
stock at cost.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

lgUse Little Joker, long cut tobacco fol
cigarettes. It's pure. 2-9-Im
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Wanted,

Secondhand ambulance and pair of good
plugs for country work. Apply to George
Briggs, Vance house. 3-3-t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

%. I. c. clearly with E. Hertzberg's adj
iusted spectacles.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

k1%All kinds of mercantile printing done
with neatness and dispatch, at the LIGHT
flee.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Fruit

By the car load, C. M. Aiken, 26 Soledad
street, has just received car load of oranges,
lemons and bananas; prices as low as the low
est. 3-3-5t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Emerson manufactures and repairs
jewely.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Never Miss u Good Thing.

Never Miss u Good Thing.
Max Mayer & Co. are offering their entire
stock at extraordinary low prices, in order to
close out their business.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Religious

Divine services at the Temple Beth Ell thi
evening at 7:3o. Subject OF discourse
"Israers Ancient Foe"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Gums and pistols repaired at Emerson
MoNToPToLAs FORD, TEX, April I6, 1877.

MoNToPToLAs FORD, TEX, April I6, 1877.
This is to state that I have used your "Won-
derful Eight for pains, sickness of the stom-
ach, cramping of the bowels and headache,
and can truthfully says that it complies with
its recommendations. F. S. MAYFIELD.
AUSTIN. TEXAS, September II, 1876.
DR.. J. S. Methodist am afflicted with
| "weed'' in my breast, and by the application
of your "Wonderful Eight was entirely re-
lieved in shor: time.
MRS. M. E. TRIGG.
For sale by F. Kalteyer & Son.
THE BOOKS are now open for subscrip-
ton for the first series of the Merchants and
Mechanics Building and Loan association.
For particulars apply to w. A. BoNYNGE,
Room Noe, Secretary.
Devine building 2-23d
Money loaned at low rates, at Emerson's,
Soledad street.
Shot guns, clothing, pistols, and a little of
everything at Emerson's.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Everybody seems to be pauoniz.ng Mar
tin & Son, they are selling boots and shoes SC
very cheap. 1921
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Fine Porter House Stea

Fine Porter House steak.
If you want No. porter house steak,
call at Frank Stars restaurant, opposite the
cathedral. 2-I7-t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!

We are selling our stock of boots and shoes
very low, in order to close our San Antonio
branch house. MARTIN & Son,
3-3-2t Corner St. Mary and Main streets.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

On South Flores street. Inquire at A. T.
Lachappela's soap works, between IL and 2
o'clock. 2-27-6t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
For sale by F. Kalteyer & Son.

Money loaned at low rates, at Emerson's,
Soledad street.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

Shot guns, clothing, pistols, and alittle of
everything at Emerson's.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03
Wool Commission House.

We are prepared to receive Wool on Con-
signment, making Liberal Announcements on
the same. CHABOT, MOSS & CO.,
2I-tf SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-03

If your watch stops take it to Emerson.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14
HiYi,iliIth Rocks.

A correspondent of the Ntcc England
Farmer, who has been experimenting with
Plymouth Rock checkers, gives the result
IL the sale OF eggs and puiicts during the
past year. Flock No. /. contained 10
hens. produced ,4JS cg"s, at cost of
S3S .J6, from which an income of $50 81
was derived, equal 10 Sl.:2 per
hen; average C-gS per hen,
50. Flock No. . contained IS
hens. produced ,526 eggs expense, $50
% ; income &Sl.nS, an average of SLAB ::
eggs per hen. I00.-Flock No. 3, Contain
ed - hens, produced :, .l2 eggs, an aver
age of 100 per hen; expenses, $S3.51 q;
income, sl09.'S per hen, All average Of 81
cents. Many chicken rsiSers prefer other
breeds 10 the Plymouth Rocks. Those of
smaller size. such as the Black Spanish,
Pheasant and Dominique, all excellent
layers, are preferred by many, as it costs
much less for their keep.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14
DrV Goods and Notions
Which they will offer
AT LOWEST CASH PRICES.

We have special bargains to offer In Black
and Colored Silks Black Rhadamcs. Black
and Colored Moires, Brocades, Black Cash
meres, Black and Colored Nuns Veilings, AMI
an elegant line of Novelties in Plain and
Fancy Dress oods. In our Domestic Depart
ment will be found all the Novelties in Prints
Ginghams and Percales. We.will offer special
drives in Muslins, Table Linens, Towels, &C. In
our Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Goods De
partment we will show an elegant line of
goods at lowest prices, We invite all to come
and see us in our new room, which will be one
OF the h,ndsomest in the city. We mean to do
business. and in order to do so will sell goods
at very small profit.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14

k,AMUEL H. PRICE, ATTORNEY, HAS
- Removed his Office from 81 North Duke
street to No. ~ GRANT STREET fmIne1if-
ately in Rear of Court House, Longs New
Building. mI7-ffI
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14
ts;.s;Up.UllS Cats.

At D:agespain. in Nidwaiden, two cats
were comfortably warming themselves be-
fore the kitchen fire. \ cinder falling
from the crate touched The fur of one of
the tabbics and set in a flame. The
frightened creature ran into the barn
among some loose hay, and speedily set
fire To the -'hole. There were no means
at hand, probably owing to the long
drought. to get the fire under. and it
rapidly burned several barns and houses
in succession.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14

Mr. Eeah Bates. Eruir:i. n. Y. writes
9 About four years ago had an attack of BIl
iou- fever. and never fully recovered. Ny Gi
ScstlNc organs were weakened. and | would
be completely pro~:Tatrd for Gays. After using
two bottles OF your Eur,iucl Blood Bittcrs the
improvement w;ts so visible that WAS aston
lshcu. can now. though 81 years OF age, do q
fair and reasonable days work" Price 81
For sal" al II. Il. Cochrins drug store, Isl
North Queen street, Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14

For quarter of a century or more Hostel
tcrs Stomach Bitcrs has been the reigning
specific OF indigestion, dyspepsia, fever and
ague. a loss OF physical stamina. liver com.
plant and other disorders. and has been most
cmphatical!y endorsed by medical men a. a
health and strength restorative. 1t counter
acts tendency toprematurc decay, and sus-
talns and comforts the aged and infirm.
For sale by al druggists and Dealers gen
orally. frbI-lydeOd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14

EASILY PRnVEN.-lt l. cisIlE proven that ma
lafiu i'N"r$. constipation torpl,iity OF the
liver and EldnrYs, general debility, nervous
ness. ana n"nr;lis:ic ailments yield readily TO
lnls great 'ii~ctoc cong U"rOr, Hop BitterS. 1t
repairs the raVa@CS at disease by cOnycrtin Z
the food INTO rich blood. and it gives new lite
and VisoI 10 the aged ami inlirm always.
aDl. 2WI.Sw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14
I'M HELE at sfsE

/ 4tNGAsIES AND MiLLEESvILLE s..
! Cars run follows:
Leave Lancaster tP. x. Depot), at 7, g. sn.I
1l:2 a. H., and ., 4, and $50 p. m. excent
Saturday, when the last cur leaves at $50 y. Ia
Leave MillerSViile tiOwer enGi) at 5, :. ii,u 10
q. NJ, and I, 3 and p. III.
Gers run daily na' we time .xccp; sun-
day
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14
After E,irGt Long Years

{. c. Jacobs, -. Folsom street, Buffalo.
writes that tor eight long years he had tried
every known rcn"':y TO cure him OF piles,
also mad been treated by Physicians without
success. wheii lie NaS- ultimately cured by
THOMAS ECLfCIIIC OIL. For sale at II. Il
Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14
zanrastcr f.l,rll.Gencer.
THIS DEGENERATE AGE.

THIS DEGENERATE AGE.
All! those days have gone forever, with their
splendid fire and fever,
And their lofty scorn OF living, and their
quenchless thirst of fame!
When faith and beauty filled them, and when
love and glory thlilled them,
And the sacred light OF honor led them like
fitting fame.
And the minstrcls. tender-hcarted: they are
silent and departed,
With their amatory music, once so delicate
andSwcct;
Now we never sigh to hear them, but we fly
them and we fear them
Grinding melancholy organs On the corners of
the street.
Gone the pirate and the sea king, and bucca-
neer and Viking;
Fur!ed the banner OF the Rover hushed the
cannon's heavy roar;
And the only rcminiscencc OF his nautical ex
istence
Is the banging of the big drum in the play OF
"Pinafore.'
Cones the glamour and the glory OF the
knights of song and story,
With their love and high endeavor, and their
noble deeds and aims
or heroic days behind Us, now there's nothing
to remind
But the Solitary Horseman in the narrative of
james!
Yes the knights so celebrated, in these days
degencrated,
Would be nadmcn or lIarauders-we" would
ridicule their cause
And the pirate OF the shipping would be
hanged. or get whipping,
And the Tiouba,iours be prisoncd under local
vagrant laws.
Now the soul that scOIns 10 grovcl, can but
revel III the novel
OF Sir Walter Scott or Bu!wcr on the days OF
long ago:
And of Brian de Bourbon, and of mighty
CGUr de Lion.
And OF LaunccloI and Arthur, and immortal
lVanhOc.
For the prosy ana pedtntic have cxting guisled
the romantic.
And the pompa pride of chivalry are driver
from the stage:
All is now go f,int ana tender that the world
has lost its gender
And the cncrvatc aesthetic Is the model of the
age. Tile Century.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-14

(FULUMHlA 4 AND FOs:T DEPfs>iI Il.
~ Trains now run regularly on the COlTmi.ia
and Port Deposit Railroad on the following
time:
sTATIoNs-NoRTH-I Express. Express, Ac"on.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-03-25
q PANAMA CANAL.
In a communication to the {

In a communication to the secreta-
nv of the navy Capt. Meade, COM
man6ing the Vandalia, reports, under
date of Havana. March /, the results
of his personal observations on the
Isthmus Of Panama. and Of the chang
es that have occurred there since his
last visit, about eleven months ago.
He says the canal company has been
quietly at work preparing for the
gigantic task before it, and has &C
complished q large amount OF prellm-
mary Oh surface work. Several OF the
best officers Of the company have
died since his last visit, not of yellow
fever, as reported. but OF the local
fever of the country aud want of
suitable attention. A number Of cases
of death among the employees have
occurred, but the number has been
greatly exaggerated.
Speaking OF q visit to the proposed
axis Of the canal, near Rio Aindi, he
says he saw enough to convince him
that. Notwithstanding the reports to
the contrary, q large amount OF valu-
able work has been accomplished. He
was told that nothing important is
done until it is sanctioned by those
presiding over the work In Europe.
The work, he says, progresses steadi-
ly, though perhaps not rapidly. The
entire line has been cleared of trees
aud underbrash for q width of about
800 yards. All along the line The com.
pany has constructed stations and
villages for ito lsborers. At Gatun
these works are Of an elaborate char
actsr. Sidings aud narrow gauge rail
tracks are alss constructed to carry
off the earth taken, off by the exoava-
tions, which is to be dumped into the
marsh near Bacs Chfca, go as to form
The foundation of . town. The ma
chinery brought from Europe 10
clumsy and comparatively antiqnated.
Capt. Meade says he hears that most
Of the machinery will be made in the
United States hereafter. A sub-con.
tract with q San Francisco firm to
begin excavating between the Miudi
and Gatun is reported. st.fE nftl-