The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-21
LAREDO LETTER.
A Light" Correspondent Crosses the Rio
Grande
LAREDO, Nov. 20, 1882.
EVENING LIGHT.

EVENING LIGHT.
Yesterday the chief Of police of Nueva La
redo, Erineo Escamilla was arrested by the
order OF COL Fernando Salsedo, commanding
the post. The chief will be taken to Guerrero },
Mexico, for trial. He don't know for what
he was arrested, bnt the supposition is that it
is an election dodge, as the election for mu-
nicipal officers will be held on the 10th Of De-
cember. Escamia has great deal of in
t1uence, is a perfect gentleman, and much
liked by both MexicanS and Americans.
Presidente Santiago Sanchez is a perfect
gentleman, and has many friends amorg the
citizens of both Laredos. Had he not acted
with such discretion revolution would have
been the consequence.
Mr.. Sanchez is always glad to meet Ameri-
cans and give them any information in regard
TO the laws of the country.
visited the barracks of Second Captain
Edward Raves, where found the chief OF po-
lice. Escamlla, confined. had quite long
talk with him. Capt. Raves was officer of the
day; he took great pleasure in showing me
around the barracks. His men were very
courteous, and their quarters were as neat and
clean as pin.
My interpreter was Senior Joaquin Pineda,
who took great interest in showing me around
and was of good service, for which owe him
many thanks.
Capt. Sabas Trevino, Istcaptain Of battalion
4, died November I4th. He had many
warm friends out Of the army as we'll as among
his brother soldiers.
The working mems society had a meeting
yesterday afternoon for the purpose of elect
ing officers. Speeches were made and beer
drank ORA and they had a good time in general.
The citizens are very kind to Americans who
visit this country. had the pleasure of
meeting Senior Vizcaya; he is amongst the
largest grocery merchants in Mexico. He is
highly pleased with the LIGHT and more than
ready at any time to give an American any in
formation in his power. l also met Mr..
Brossick, he is Of German descent but has
lived in Mexico many years. Every person
that met were ready to give me any and all
information that asked. Nueva Laredo is
one Of the quietest cities on the Rio Grande
had the pleasure of meeting Mr.. B. J.
Smith, an old citizen of Centralia, ILL., He
was over in Mexico seeing the sights. The
old gentleman is in company with his son,
Mr.. w. B. Smith, of San Antonio. He is full
of fun and very active for his age; he was born
in 1901; he gets around like young man of
twenty.
Greeley No. died at the Wilson house this
morning at twenty-five minutes past ten. His
remains will be shipped to San Antonio ON
| to-nights train. His wife and Mrs. Hiram
Mitchell was by his bedside when he died.
My fiend Hart, of Harris Laredo, is hav-
| ing little trouble about his presses
good many of our merchants and saloon
men were arrested yesterday for violating the
Sunday law. The cases will be tried this
week. Koppel has got the heels of the au-
thorities' "Dem dates ish not right, he will
show dem some leetle dings."
A fellow that got too much tangle-foot and
slept out last night, says he is willing to swear
| there was frost last night.
great many strangers are at the Wilson
House. Dave says he is bound to enlarge.
Soil Wells gave me pair Of gloves so could
deliver the LIGHT without getting my hands
frost-bitten. FL.