The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-10-28
LATEST DOMESTIC TELEGRAPH.

LATEST DOMESTIC TELEGRAPH.
URGENT NECESSITY FOR IMPROVING TIIE MARI
TIME SERVICE.
Washington, October 27.-Gen. Wright,
chief of engineers, has submitted his annual
report to the secretary of war. 1t gives de-
failed account of the condition and needs OF
all Notifications in the United States, and
urges at great length the Importance OF bet
ter system of coast defenCes to consist OF re-
volving turreted forts, with iron-clad walls.
He favors ordnance, and more perfectly or
gained and more efficient torpedo service.
At the present time, Gen. Wright says, two
hundred million dollars worth of property in
our sea coast cities is at the mercy of any Of
the maritime powers of Europe.
DEVELOPING THE STAR ROUTE JURY BRIBERY
| MATTER.
Washington, October 27.-A warrant was
issued at six o'clock this evening for the arrest
of VIM. Dickson on the affidavit of juror
| McNally, for endeavoring to improperly in
| tluence the verdict of the star route jury. An
other warrant was issued for the arrest, on
affidavit, of Brewster Cameron, with an afhda-
| Wit of Henry A. Brown, and Judge Wilson w.
Hooper, attached, as exhibits, charging Dick
son with conspiracy, with Geo. w. Driver
and others, to get money from the United
States through Brewster Cameron, for the pur-
pose Of impeding justice.
THE EPISCOPAL CONGRESS.
Richmond, October 27.-In the Episcopal
church congress to-day, the topic, "Christian-
ity and the Criminals" was discussed at great
| length, both by the writers and speaker.
Among them were Rev. d. Chalter, of New
York, who furnished mastery and eloquent
paper; Chas. ketchum, of New York; Rev.
DR.. Heber Newton, of New York; Louis Del
| a6eld, of New York; Rev. J. T. Tucker, of
Mississippi, and Rev. DR.. Peters, of New
| York.
| GRAND CELEBRATIoN-MI1 ITARY DAY.
| Philadelphia, October 27.-To-day is styled
military Day" in the official programme of
| the celebration. Its principal feature was a
parade by the militia of the state, participated
in by the military organizations Of the neigh.
boring cities. The decorations were even
| more profuse than on the previous days.
Over 20, 900 men were in line exclusive of
| several cadet and military institutions, and the
organizations of this city and Chester.
THE PEDESTRIAN CONTEST.
New York, October 27.-When Hazel re-
| tired last night his score was 4I4 miles and
one lap. His knees had given out. Hazeal
and Rowell slept in their tents all night, and
were taken away this morning. Among bet
| ting men, Noremac is the favorite. Hughes
retired from the race at 1920 p. m, announc-
ing the fact at the judges stand. At o'clock
the score stood, Fitzgerald, ass miles and 5
laps; Noremac, 465 miles and laps; Herty,
$50 miles aud laps; Hughes, $50 miles, and
Yint, 4Io miles.
| AN IRISH MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT DELIVERS
AN ADDRESS.
New Orleans, October 27.-Mr. M. A. Sui
Ivan, ex-member Of parliament, who has been
spending some time with his brother in. law,
| Mr.. John Donovan, in this city, delivered an
address tonight at the Grand Opera House,
on the present aspect of Irish affairs. Mr..
| large and brilliant audience, which filled every
available space. Gov. McEnery presided.
Hon. John +. Ellis also spoke. Mr.. Sulli-
van returns to New York next week, and will
sail for England on November 9Th. He will
deliver but one more address in this country,
which will be at Brooklyn, for the charities of
that city.
THE GOSPEL PREACHERS.
Cleveland, October 27.-At the afternoon
session, yesterday, of the American missionary
| aSSOClauOH, NeF. !. l.. i\SJ, vi NCOiSia, iCdu
a paper on the "New South" The anniver-
sary closed at night with mass meeting in
the tabernacle, at which addresses were read
by ex-Pres:dent Hayes, President White of
the Cornell university, and Hon. J. L. M.
Curry, of Virginia, agent of the Peabody fund
in the south. The topic of the evening was
Southern Education"
| REVEALING THE ROSS MURDER.
Cincinnati, October 7.-MOrrison, who
was arrested at Atlanta, Georgia, for burglary
in Tennessee. and who begged to be brought
here to tell what he knew Of the Ross muir
der, was brought here to- day by officer Buch
anan, of Atlanta, Georgia. His story, as far
as known, is that after the murder he and his
comrade walked down the railway to Cincin-
natl, stopping on the way to hide watch
stolen from Ross, and the lead pipe with
which the murder was committed. The reg
lister at the Madison coroborates the latter
statement.
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