The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-28
Readjuster's Budget.
FORT CLARK, TEXAS, June IS, 49,

FORT CLARK, TEXAS, June IS, 1882.
To the Editor SanAntonio EVENING LIGHT:
Major Smith and Lieut.. Mosher, 22nd in
fantry, left this morning for the north, where
they will probably remain for the summer.
The department inspector, Capt. Russell,
A. d. c., arrived here last Wednesday eve; on
Thursday he examined the various depart
ments, and at 6p. m received and inspected
the cavalry and infantry battalions; Friday eve
he witnessed drill by battalion of infantry;
Saturday eve of cavalry.
Lieut.. Webster, 22nd infantry, is engaged
in drawing plans and specifications for the
buildings to be constructed at Del Rio.
The quartermaster transportation at this
post never presented finer or better appear
ance than now. Animals in excellent condi-
ton; harness clean and we'll kept; all the am
balances and army wagons have been repair
ed, and newly ironed. That more complete,
or better equipped wagon trains cannot be
found, certainly argues we'll for the efficient
management of this most important branch Of
the quartermaster's department.
Our genial veterinary surgeon, DR.. Peters,
and his "compadres," left this morning to
enjoy their long talked-of picnic on the Pinto.
Smiles of anticipated pleasures, and don't
you-wish-you-was-me looks overspread their
tlckled, beaming faces, as they bowled out Of
the garrison.
First Sergeant Gordon, Co. D, 22nd infan-
try. and party, arrived at Clark last Thursday,
as guard to military con'icts from Fort
Duncan.
Troop E, 9Th cavalry, left here yesterday
morning for Mayors Spring.
Frank Murray and W. Johnson came in from
the Pecos yesterday morning; Mr.. Murray,
who is present on business, reports that DR..
Hartford and himself have located and estab-
lished their store, five miles west of Pecos
crossing on the line of railroad.
He states that though large bodies of labor
ers are present, the work on the road is pro-
crossing slowly, on account of heavy rock
cuts. He also informs that since the price Of
water has risen at that point to 81 per barrel,
it is gradually falling into disuse. We presume
this sad state OF affairs is owing to the high
elevation, and the presence of some cheaper
beverage. A squad of Texas rangers are on
duty in that locality.
Mr.. Layton and companion, Mr.. Buckhold,
from Fort Mckavett, are making Bracket
visit.
The mails are opened and distributed at the
Fort Clark Office now the evening OF the day
they leave San Antonio.
An excursion party, composed of distin-
guished railroad officials, their families and
friends. passed through last Friday on trip to
DEVILS river. The 9Th cavalry band joined
them at Eagle Pass Junction and furnished
music Tor the grand affair. On their return
last evening, the excursionists called at Fort
Clark, when they were rendered promenade
concert and hop by the officers.
At the Bracket postofice, the other day,
a gentleman, lately arrived, desired to obtain
a 3-csnt stamp. Unfortunately our worthy
postmaster has forgotten his native tongue and
speaks nothing but condemned Mexican, and
the gentleman was obliged finally to draw a
picture of the required article before he could
make himself understood Before the happy
ticulations to explain, before the puzzled post
master and Mexican assistant were ludicious in
the extreme. The poor fellow furiously de-
clared afterward that the U. S. government
had no right to employ a postmaster who
could not speak English. An interpreter is to
be employed.
The officers elect of the Bracket Masonic
Lodge for the ensuing year were duly installed
last evening. The families and friends of
the members were present. The installation
ceremonies were performed with all the
gravity and solemnity due the suspicious &C.
casion.
Strangers to the order, who were present,
were impressed with the firm, sincere charac-
ter of the proceedings and were convinced of
the great moral working power, charitable
views and brotherly love with which this noble
order is endowed and possessed of.
Refreshments were served up in elegant
style.
The Mexicans and Seminoles had a grand
time yesterday, feasting and merry-making.
Buck Bill, the Tonkawa Indian scout, who
shot and killed brother scout, at Mayors
Spring, few days ago, was tried last week by
a general court martial. READJUsTER.