The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-22
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
State Specials.
RELATIVE TO THE YELLOW FEVER-A RRSIG-
NATJON-A VRRy KIM OFERR

State Specials.
RELATIVE TO THE YELLOW FEvER-A RRsIG-
NATIoN-A VERY KIND OFFER.
Corpus Christi, August Ala telegram to-
day from Hamilton, surgeon general, notifies
DR.. Spohn, marine surgeon here, that the
national board of health, through the marine
hospital service, has taken charge of the quar-
antine of Texas at the solicitation of Governor
Roberts, and for him to act in conjunction
with the local authorities. Also, to give the
| condition of the inspection station and the
number OF guards.
Mr. d. D Fiquet, station agent here for the
Texas Mexican railway, has resigned, and
departs for Houston Tomorrow. Mr.. James
Ward, long in the employ Of the Mexican Ma
tional railway, succeeds Mr.. F'quet.
The volunteer guard will be discontinued,
and paid sentinels will take their place.
Capt. NJ. Kennedy telegraphed from New
York to-day that in the event of the yellow
fever coming here, he could be called upon
for assistance, personal or pecuniary.
ARRIVAL OF MAJOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OFF-A PICNIC-COUNClL BUSINESS.
Galveston. August 2I.-Major Tom Ochil-
tree arrived here yesterday from Washington.
He was met at the train by a large crowd Of
people.
The delegates to the republican state con-
vention left to-day for Austin 1t is under
stood that the delegation from this county is
in favor of endorsing Hon. Wash Jones for
governor.
lhe Temple of Honor had picnic yester-
day At Schmidt's garden, which was largely
attended. A number of people came down
from Houston to take part on the occasion
The city council met this afternoon and ap-
fol al, e NM to thA
of towing the schooner Henrietta to Ship
Island.
A RAILROAD GRANTED RIGHT OF WAY
THROUGH THE CITY-sTREET RAILWAY TO
BE BUILT-COTTON RECEIPTS.
Houston, August 2I.-The city council to-
day granted right-of-way to the Gulf, Colora-
do & Santa Fe railroad through the city, with
the privilege of purchasing depot grounds.
Work will be begun immediately, as every
| thing for the commencement is at hand. The
company will sacrifice its rights if certain
streets are not occupied in twelve months.
The council also granted right of-way over,
many streets in the city, to the Bayou Street
Crosby, E. P. Hill and G. A. Burton are
among the organizers. They will build in
| two years.
Tie G. H. & S. A. railroad brought in I,o42
bales Of cotton last Saturday.
THE FEVER STILL ON THE INCREASE AT
BROWNSVILLE.
Brownsville, August 2I.-For the twenty
four hours ending at 9 a. m to-day, there has
has been six deaths and twelve new cases in
Matamoras. From 10 O'Clock yesterday to
10 o'clock to-day, thirty five new cases are
reported. There have been two deaths in
this city to-day. There is no change in the
character of the disease.
A light rain fell this forenoon.
ALL FOR DAVIS AT PALEsTINR--TURNED OVER
| TO THR HENDERSON COUNTY AUTHORITIES.
Palestine, Angus, Ala large delegation OF
republicans Of this county. left this morning
for Austin to attend the state convention
They were unanimously for Davis.
lightfoot, arrested for the murder Of George
Pittman, colored, has been turned over to the
Henderson county officials, as the crime was
committed inside of the Henderson line.
Herrin, superintendent of the International,
| Johnson, master machinist, and Sessivas,
master car builder, returned from St. Louis
from consulting with Hoxie as to the new ar.
rangements and changes on the road. There
is considerable anxiety to know what changes
will take place.
DELEGATES ELECTED TO THE CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION AT SAN SABA.
San Saba, August 30 .-The San Saba con-
vention elected Judge A. B. Hayworth and
Geo. Baker delegates to the congressional
convention. Resolutions instructing for John
Hancock were passed unanimously The
convention decided that it was inexpedient to
elect delegates to the senatorial and represen-
tive conventions.
UNSUCCESSFUL ENDING OF A VERY EXPENSIVE
STRIKE.
Pittsburg, August 2I.-The strike of the
Panhandle coal miners, against a reduction
from cents to 81. ended to-day in their de-.
feat, and the strikers who could obtain work
at the reduction went in. The. struggle has
been the most prOtracted and expensive ever
known to that district. In the four months
and half since the first day Of April, when
the men laid down their picks, they have lost
in wages $2S,oo Operators have lost their
summer trade ard fo",ing, to some extent, in
the ma ket. and the railway comp my has lost
very heavily in freight.
AvICToRY FOR THE STRIKERS.
Bloomington, August 2I.-The strike of the
Chicago & Alton railroad shopmen, caused by
reduction of the time 10 eight hours, ended
by the company yielding, and men resumed
work,
BURNING OF A HOTEL.
Marsh6eld, August 2I.-The Sea View
House, new hotel wrich was opened in July,
was burned at o'clock this woning. The
cause Of the fire was defective fue All the
boa G..