The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-01
A RIDE TO BRACkETF.


Taking the Pacific extension OF the ounse'
railroad at 7 a. M, we started on trip 10 'he
frontier village Of Brackett
The train moves out at a snaiPs pace as II
circles to the southwark and skirts Inc Guy /
crossing the river and moving westward.
The speed of the train did not average more
than three cents per mile speed all day long,
giving the traveller an opportunity to observe
the country at his leisure. The International
and Sunset r"n side by side until the Leon IS
reached from which point they separate.
AT the Medina we pass through the beautl-
full forest resort known as Medina Park, ana
mile or two beyond stop atLacoste station 10
allow the passengers for Castrovllle TO take
their leave. and few miles further on we can
look up the beautiful valley of the Medina and
see the house tops OF the lovely village OF
Castroville, so cruelty left by the railroad AT
every station we put off passengers or freight
AT the Sabinal 40 minutes for dinner IS
announced and the passengers swarm out upon
the platform and range themselves standing al
tables set out on the platform and but poorly
shaded from the sun AT oP. IN. we ma our
selves at Eagle Pass Junction, put down at l33
miles from San Antonio.
The ride has been delightful; we have seen
cattle and sheep by the thousand, and passed
through land Of silence and peace.
At the Junction is very nice station an" a
Collection Of tents, used as restaurants STORES
and drinking saloons.
w. leave the cars and take our seat with
Capt. Boyle and Mr.. Newell in two horse
vehicle for a ride OF ii miles over smoo'h
road to the town of Bracket. where we reach
in time to inspect the military post and refresh
ourselves before supper.
BRACKETT.
The town Of Bracket nestles just under 'e
hill upon which is built the military post OF
Fort Clark. AT this point is magnlhceh'
spriny of water which wells up in grove OF
ancient oaks. 1t was this splendid fountain
ofwater that located the town and post at tins
,,;,t il is an oasis in a wide, waterless plait
but a plain rich with pasturage, and which
srs,a;ns thousands upon thousands OF sheep
To avoid Bracket the railroad makes long
dstour to the southeast; it is pity the line was
not located by this beautiful spot; for he''
would have grown up large and thrlv'u.
c;,v while it seems hopeless to induce people
70 settle at the junction Of the Eagle Pas
- ,vbere there is neither shade or water
Brackett has popula ion estimated at 1900
lis substantially built and contains severa
stores and saloons and good courthouse ant
two or three hotels.
sARGENT's.
We were made guest at Sargents, who's
bouse is located on a hill-t p, where we foun'
everything comfortable, neat and Clean
good supper and pleasant bedroom. III
n;oht became SO cool (29th Of JULY that "
wore Glad to draw a blanket over US befor
morning.
THE POST.
The post at Fort Clark is one OF the tine
frontier posts in the United State
Its officers quarters, barracks, qua
t-rma.ter and commissary store house
are built OF stone, and are cap;
Die Of holding twelve companies OF troop
The water for the post is pumped from tt
spring to the hill and conducted in pip
through the buildings. The hospital buidlr
is large and elegant. The whole appearan'
Of the post is one of comfort and stabilit
W lie its airy situation causes it to be fame
at all seasons Of the year with the freshest al
mos, purifying winds. As long as we mt
maintain an amy Fort Clark will be go
place to keep twelve companies There
some talk of building mario" gauge tap ra
road to the Sunset line, which seems TO be
necessity.
POLITICS AT BRACKEr.
The leading citizens of Bracket
awakening to the Importance Of taking act
part in politics. Heretofore they have allo"