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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-11

ADMIRAL SCOTTs WILL.-The win of the late
Rear Admiral GuStavuS II. Scott was filed for pro-
bate yesterday In Register RamsIell's Office. The
deceased admiral bequeaths his estate, real, per.
sOnal and mixed, to his wife, who he nominates as
executrtx giving her authority to dispose OF 1t as
she sees it, and In case she does not dispose OF the
real estate, at her death, their SON Douglas N.
Scott Is to receive It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-11
NEW BILLS.


The UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT decided yes
terday, in the of Albert Schaefer against the
Washington City, Virginia Midland and Great
Southern railway company, that suicide caused by
insanity alleged to have been produced by a rail-
road injury is too remote cause OF death to JUS
tify recovery OF damages In case No. IL, original
eI pdrte, the Baltimore Ohio railroad company,
leave was granted to file printed arguments on
points Indicated by the court on or before Monday
next
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
Small Talk-SweetS to the Sweet.
IliSnatch IN fne Gl ,he-l Democrat

Special Dispatch to the Gl Jbe-DemoCrat.
Washington, ID. c. April I.-Scnator Fair,
Of Nevada, gave dinner tonight TO his young
lady friends, the Senator being the only rep
resentatve of the sterner sex present. The
decorations were very elaborate, and at each
young lady'S plate was glrdle basket of flow
ers. The dinner surpassed anything of the
kind yet given in Washington. Your cores
pondent peeped in upon the bonanza Senator,
and noticed among the beautiful maidens that
surrounded him Miss Crowley, Miss Corbett,
Miss Davis, Miss Camden, the Misses Ranney,
Miss Farwell, Misses Dwight, Miss harrison,
Miss Bayard, Miss Beale, the Misses Morgan,
Miss Jackson and Mrs. Senators Davis and
Camden, who chapcroned the guests, all Of
whom were daughters of members and sena-
tors The juice of the grape flowed freely and
The repast was we'll taken care Of.
THE LAND LEAGUE.
Hon. Nicholas Ford left for New York to-
night, where he will address a mass-meeting
of the Irish land leagues Monday evening,
upon American citizens imprisoned in Irish
prisons. Mr.. Ford said that he proposes to
take the stand that an American citizen should
be protected everywhere. Hon. Godlove 5.
Orth and other members Of the committee on
FOREIGN relations leave here tomorrow to be
present on the occasion.
DlNED AND WINED.
Ex-Governor Fairchld, of Wisconsin, enter
tanned the congressional delegation from his
state bya dinner al the Riggs house tonight.
There was 4 full attendance.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
CONGRESSMAN BLACK
The Soldiers Home.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Washington, April 1.-The investigation
and developments regarding the management
of the Soldiers Home, in this city, has stirred
up considerable feeling against General s. ID.
Sturgis, the present efficient superintendent,
and the latest move by his enemies was made
in the house of representatives to-day. A pc
tition signed by number of privates, cor
porals and sergeants OF the 18th Illinois reei-
ment, now residing at donovan, Illinois. was
inclosed IN a circular letter and sent to Repre-
sentative Payson, with the request that he
would present it to the house for action. The
petitioners request the removal of General
Sturgis from the Solniers' Home and his dis
missal from the army, after an examination
shall have been held, regarding his conduct in
the Guntown, Miss, fight, of June 10, 1863.
They allege that what now stands as the Off
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
The Ben Holiday Claim.

Special Dispatch to the democrat.
Washington, ID. c., March SI.-The senate
committee on claims held a special meeting
to-day and took up the claim of Ben Holiday
for alleged extra service as an extensive mail
contractor, and for loss Of stock, etc. In the
preceding Congress bill to pay Holiday
$500, 900 was reported from the committee on
claims, but it failed to receive favorable action.
This committee has not yet concluded the
case, but has gone far enough TO decide to cut
down the amount to about $25o,ooo and it
may yet reduce it to $500, ooo The commit
tee seems TO be disposed to report bill in
favor Of Holiday in some amount.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
CITY ELECTION PROCLAMATION
MAYORS OFFICE,
ON .
City of San Antonio, April cd, 1852

J
In accordance with q resolution Of the City
Council, passed March 2Ist, 1882, and by viz
tue OF the authority conferred on me by the
charter and ordinances Of the city. |, lanes
II. French, mayor Of the city of San Antonio,
do issue this, my proclamation, ordering and
directing that an election be held in this city on
MONDAY, ArRIL 24rH, 1882,
TO take the sense of the property taxpayers
whether or not the City Council shall be au-
thorilcd to borrow (SI5o,ooo) one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, and issue bonds
therefor, the proceeds Of said bonds to be
used as follows: 100000 for street improve
ments, and $4,000 for the construction OF
sewers and drains.
Electors in favor of the proposition will
have written or printed upon their ballots
''For the Loan" Those opposed-"Against
the Loan"
Polls will be opened from s o'clock a. m,
TO o'clock p. m, at the following places,
tD-wit:
Ward No. I-Recorler's office; J. A. Settle
presiding officer.
Ward No. 2--Corner Neramendi and Sole
dad streets; {. q. Artzt presiding officer.
Ward No. S-Alamo building; Ed. kische,
ST., presiding officer.
Ward No. 4-Corner Alamo and Villta
streets; c. X. Breneman presiding officer.
signed my name, and have caused
L. S. the seal of the city of San Antonio
10 he affixed, this sd day of April,
A. d., 1882. J. II. FRENCH,
4-5o-Tot Mayor, City of San Antonio.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
Two Truisnis,

Bob Ingersoll says there is no day SO sacred
but that the laugh of a child will make it still
holier. The same thing is true of a plug hat.
There is no plug hat so holey that little
brown-eyed, lisping child, with good reliable
carving knife. cannot make it still holer.
II Laramie Boomerang.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
TIE ANDRE MONUMENT.
Attempt to Destroy it by Dynamite - The
Base COmpI AteIy Ruined.

Base CompI AteIy Ruined.
Tappan, N. y, March 5I.-At II:,So last
night the Andre monument was partially de-
stroyed by dynamite. The monument itself
is not damaged TO any considerable extent,
but the base is completely ruined.
Tarytown, N. w.. March SI.--The Andre
monument, across the river al Tappan. erect
ed by Cyrus w. Field on the spot where Mai.
Andre, the British spy, was hung by order OF
George Washington, and having engraved
upon one Of its sides an inscription by the
late Dean Stanley, was partially destroyed by
dynamite last midnight. Since the attempt to
destroy the monument on WaShingtonS birth
day by Gen. Hendrix, now a refugee from le-
gal pursuit, it has been carefully guarded. 1t
is mystery how the perpetrators of this last
attempt succeeded in lodging their explosives
under the monument. They had to act quietly,
as is shown by the fact that the dynamite was
placed on the ground beside the base and
then exploded. The report was heard great
distance. All the watchers on the property
FASTENED to the spot and found the base COM
pleely shattered.
The shaft was left standing lop-Siled on
three stones, and was not much damaged
The persons who made the attempt left no
traces that could be found.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05

From the Freie Presse, April l.
Blanton Duncan has been heard from, he is
mad at the newspaper men because they
laugh at his prophesies. lie now establishes
the year 1920 as the time for the final judg-
ment and second coming Of Christ. There is
nothing funny about there always having been
and there being now many fools, and that
they talk nonsense is a common fact. But
that there is journal which prcends to dis
seminate enlightenment and culture, lends its
pages for publication Of the grossest nonsense
at once insulting TO science and nature, and
in every way contradictory of any idea Of
common sense, like the emenations of Blan-
ton duncan in his prophecies, is indeed won
deriul. We can not believe that the
Express uses Blanton DunCan's trashy
nuisance for mere filling up of its col
umns. But what shall we think of ii a per
son who brings his natural science out of the
Bible, 4 book that came into existence during
the ages Of spiritual darkness, which never has
been illuminated with one ray of natural
science, such man should certainly not un-
dertake to enlghtcn his lcllow-men about
things that fourteen year old school boy has
worn out on his shoe soleS. In the middle
ages b. ID. might have been a Luminary, to-
day he should be treated rs a fool and he eX-
cludcd from publicity.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05

the following sensible Grafton over the
death of a so.called "indcpcndent'
newspaper:
The Dallas Blade, strictly indcpend-
ent, on Saturday last closed its eyes to
death. The Dallas Times asks the
Banner for a funeral Grafton, and also
information as to the disease which
seems SO fatal to the average independ-
ent paper cherub. AS to the Blade
we know nothing, not having seen halt
a dozen copies of it during its entire
lifetime. We presume it was lacking
in all the essentials that so towards
constituting newspaper. Many pub
fishers labor under dclusion that news
paper with printing en- it like a news
paper IS newspaper and that the pub
lie will subscribe for it and buy it on
the streets. 1t is not the politics or
the lack of politics that makes a news
paper successful. 1t Is the news ii
gives and the opinions it has, but the
primary object of paper news, fresh
crisp and abundant is what the public
Graves, and those papers that supply
1t are usually successful ones. Strict
party organs and independent papers
without news or views are not success
full. 1t is hardly necessary to mention
any of our state papers in support of
the views herein expressed.
Emerson, Whittier and Holmes are
all of the old poets left, and they are
aged respectively 10, IS, and 49,
N. O. Times Democrat.
How about ames Russell Lowell
Is man less an American poet be-
cause 4 minister! Besides, how does
the It'd, know that Mcdonald Clarke
is dead
STERLING p. ROUNDS, nominated
yesterday for public printer, is we'll
known IN the newspaper fraternity OF
the United States as fine printer and
a good man--worthy of the place he
has won. The president has done
well.-WaCO Examiner.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
WELL ARMED AND RQUIPPED,

by his drunkenness, cowardCe and gross in
competency he allowed the rebel Gen. Forrest,
with 4, 100 men, to defeat him with loss Of
his ammunition and forage train and 5000
prisoners. The document states that the rebels
were on the point of retreating, when the am
muniton train was pushed too far forward and
fell into their hands, and hat Gen. SturMlS.
with his body guard and staff sought safety in
precipitate flight, thus demoraIizing all his
forces. The battle is described betrayal and
butchery and it is asserted that Gen. SturelS
never made a correct statement of IT. that he
was before 4 court Of inquiry, convened by
Gen. {. G. Washburn, Immediately after the
affair, but the findings were suppressed.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
Capital Gossip.
FURLOUGHED.

Washington, ID. c., April about 500
clerks, mostly females, have been furloughed
because the appropriations for printing inter
nal revenue stamps has been exhausted.
PLANET DISCOVERED.
The Smithsonian institution received from
Prof Forester, of Be'lin, the announcement of
the discovery by Palisa, on the goth Of March,
Of planet of the twelfth magnitude, IL hours
So minutes right ascension, = degrees 9 min
uteS north deClination.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
Competent, skilled Workmen,

From the north, east, south and west employ
ell in the LIGHT job Office. Send in your
orders for fine printing.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
FOREIGN AND DOM ESTlC.
GUITRAU'S CLOTHES.

Washington, April I.--Guiteau has sold the
suit of clothes he wore when he shot the pres
ident to Coup's circus for exhibition. and Nc
Donald. the sculptor, is here, making busts OF
Garfield and Guiteau for Coup for exhibition.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
Sealed Proposals.
MAYORS OFFICE, !
April 3rd. 1882.

Sealed proposals will be received until IL
O'Clock NJ, Thursday, 9th inst, for white
washing and repairing main market-houSe.
Specifications to be seen at this office, and
the right is reserved to reject any bid.
Ct III. FRENCH, Mayor.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05

cial history of that battle is mass of msrep-
reservations, and exonerates General Smrgis
from accountability for the repulse OF the IN
ion forces. Further, that on the occasion re-
ferred to he was drunk all day, and that al
though in command of force OF ten thou
sand men
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05

luenl 10 COup ClICuS Iol eAnlDltioH. dilu WI
Donald, the sculptor is here, making busts OF
Garfield and Guiteau for Coup for exhibition.
Sergeant Mason - Statement of Counselor
itigeIow.
p-cial Dispatch to the Globe Democrat.
Washington, ID. c., April I.-Sergeant Ma
sons wife and baby are stopping with Mrs.
Mason's sister in this city. Mr.. Bigelow, who
represented Mason before the military tribunal,
paid the lady visit, and among other things
he informed her that he could secure her hus-
bands release at almost any time, but that to
urge the matter would tend to cut off the lib
eral assistance now being rendered throughout
the land Mrs. Mason and her sister, Mrs.
Williams, are divided in their opinions as to
the best Course to pursue, but if Mr.. Bigelow's
policy should prevail, the little lady will he
literally endowed and the sergeant will re-
main in prison for some time yet.
The Iiampton-Siernan ImbrOgliO.
Special dispatch to the Globe democrat.
NO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLISHED REPORTS.
Washington, ID. c., March 3I.-The efforts
to provoke controversy between Senators
Hampton and Sherman have proved futile thus
far, although spectators in the galleries to-day
who had read certain statements in the morn
ing papers anticipated personal explanation
from both of the alleged principals. Neither
OF the gentlemen, however, vouchsafed any al
fusion to the matter, but remained very in
tently engaged in perusing the Indian appr,-
priation bill. Once when Senator Hampton
vacated his seat and moved down to the front
row of seats there was craning Of necks to
witness the next move, but he only engaged in
conversation with Maryland senator. The
alleged tool of Senator Sherman in this mat
ter, Kirk, who is alleged to have written down
Hampton at the order of Sherman while the
latter was secretary, is regarded here by those
who know him as an unreliable fellow, Of no
character. No one who knows him will be.
lieve he was ever the confident of Sherman, or
anybody else of standing, unless there was
documentary evidence to prove it.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
CARP.

The water was drawn off the carp pond this
afternoon preparatory to distributing the fish
cess of catching the fish and placing them in
tanks for transportation was an interesting
sight, and was witnessed by 4 number of Off
Gals, including the president, several members
of the cabinet and Prof. Baird of the fish COM
mission.
CONGRESSMAN BLACK
was to-day removed from the house where he
has been lying i'll on account Of the unhealthy
locality.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
San Antonio, Texas,

The UNIVERRAL STOMACH BITTERS bav.
been fully tested, and carefully examined by MIR
George kalteyer, a wellknown chemist and Dr Y
Menger, city ply stefan. Both declare them 10 be
manufactured pure herbs and the best of spirits
and recomT end them to all suffering from weak
stomach. The BitteTs also very effectuaI as a
preventative.
Also keeps constantly on hand a well a,soned
stock OF the best Liquors, Cognac and h ckperry
Brandy, Whisky, kummel, Flor de Cafe anIsette
CordiaS, Etc.
The Universal Stomach Ritters are manufactured
by h Grenet, under the personal supervis ION Of
Aaistof Bitten ,-I,S,.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
The Tariff Democratic Opposition to !:
Commission.

The Tariff Democratic Opposition to Il
Commission.
Special Dispatch to the Globe Democrat
Washington, ID. c., April I.-Representa-
tive Sparks, Of Illinois, is authority for the
statement that the democrats will oppose, by
every means in their power, the creation of a
tariff commission and the bill for the admission
of Dokota as state. 1t is their intention to
show the republicans up to the country as
afraid TO trust the question of revising the
tariff to the representatives of the people, and
this will be made an issue in the approaching
fall campaign. A number of leading demo-
Gratis have pledged themselves to stick together
in this matter, and, if necessary 10 carry their
point, tlibustering will beresorted to on every
occasion. The opposition to the admission is
deep seated, and nothing will be left undone
to accomplish their object, which is TO prevent
the republicans from Strengthening their posi-
ton in the two houses. In view of these de-
carations it is probable that beyond passing
the regular appropriation bills nothing else
will he permitted that parliamentary tactics
will prevent, so that lively times are antic-
pated before the tariff bill is disposed of.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05
Advertising Directory.

- CAEN'S French Dyeing and Securing Estat-
~ lishment. Casino street. All work guaranteed.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-05

@ORNS, Bunions and ingrowing Nails extracted
u without pain, by A. Frey, CbiroPodist. Office
at L. Browdowski's barber shop, S. Commerce street
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-07-13
n SEW SUGGESTION.

The Ners and Couricr suggests Gov
ernor Hampton for the position of Prcsi.
dent Of the South Carolina University,
which il soon to become vacant by the
resignation Of Hon. Wm Porcher Miles.
1t says: =.
Thoro has been some talk Of placing
Gen. Hampton at the head Of tho s. uth
Carolina College, If he persist In the do
termination TO retire from political life.
SO widely is he known, and 80 great il
his influence that ho might accomplish
ut Columbia what Gen. Lee accomplish cu
at Lexington. With Wado Hampton IA
the President, the South Carolina College
would take front place in tho estimation
of those who appreciate the yalue of high
personal influence upon students, Mt Col
legc, at tho ago when hero-worship can
bo made to produce the best results.
Governor Hampton has had nc ex-
pcricnce in the art Of instruction, but as
suggested by our contemporary his nsme
and influence would be very valuable to
the University.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-07-13
ROOM FOR REFORM.

The National House Of Representa-
tiyes needs reformation of manners very
badly. The k-at of the summer, super.
added to the uneasiness Of The Republi-
cans, makes them use language in open
session which is disgrace to the body of
which they are members end to the
country they represent. A few days ago
we read of Mcssrs. K5lly and White
calling one another liar and scoundrel,
and this was followed by more dis
graceful scene with Robson, which in
turn he's been eclipsed by Butterworth,
Of Ohio, whose language in q recent de.
bate on the Civil Appropriation Bill was
30 obscene and vulgar that a member
asked the Chair to have the ladies re-
moved from the gallery, and the remarks
were finally ordered to be omitted from
the Congressional Record. This sort of
thingis disgrace ful to our whole country.
When the debates in Congress assume
such shape that ladies cannot with safety
listen to them and they are toe bad to
Do published in the Record, it is time for
the country TO reflect and remedy the evil
by defeating every member who is loo
much Of . blackguard to conduct him
self like gentleman. A continuance
of the Congressional performances of the
past month would certainly bring down
upon US the contempt and disgust of tho
more. intelligent and civilized govern
monts Of the world. No man is fit for
Congressman who can he led into inde-
cent yulgarities. or into the use of the
buliy's language just because he gets ex-
cited in debate and the people owe it
to themselves, Irrespective OF party, to
defeat every man for reelection who
has been guilty of such unseemly con-
duct. Once let It be known that men
who do not deport themselves rs gentle.
men cannot bs reelected, and the evad-.
ication of this evil will be accomplished.
From that time forward there will bo no
further occasion for shame On the part OF
constituents at the demeanor of their
Representatives. and the former dignity
and uni7erBal respect will again be re-
stored TO our Congressional assembly.
This is n higher question than mere
party ascendancy. It involves tho moral
sentiments of the country, and the people
cannot be too Vigilnnt in requiring their
Representatives. to demean themselves
respectfully. Their course Is cure to have
~ influence upon tho general character
aud manners Of the people, and no man
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-07-13
THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY.

II is stated in The Columbia corrcsp0n
d..nce C the Ne,cs anil Couricr that Pres.
ident Wn.. Porchcr Miles will resign hi.
post in the South Carolina University III
consequence Of large business interests
which will require his absence from tho
State. The resignation will be handed
to the Trustees at their meeting on the
9th Of August, to take effect on tho lst
ofeOctobcr Speaking Of the succession,
the same correspondent says:
Col. Hugh 5. Thompson, tho State Su.
pcrlntendcnt OF Education, will in All
probability be his successor. 10 not
know Col. ThomDson's position in the
niattcr, bat am satisfied, from convcr-
sutions | have had with n number Of
prominent gentlemen, bis election would
give general satisfaction Ills high char
actor, his accomplished scholarship, his
fine executive abilities and his lckuowl
edged popularity throughout The state
cninen,ly qualify him for the duties OF
this responsible Office, and would largely
contribute to the success Of the inst;tti-
tion Thoroughly acquainted with The
educational necessities oi the state, On
joying tho confidence ana respect Of all
his fcllOw-c citizens, and trained in the adj
mlnistration of important public trusts,
hc is undoubtedly the man oC all othcr
mon i'll the State for President oi the Uni
vcrsity. In saying this much feel that
| am only ccloiuS the sentiments OF the
people who will patronizc the institution
and of those who are charged with its
cOutrD
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-07-13
Stockholders' Meeting.

VTNDER and by virtue of the proyis-
u ions of the second section of an Act
entitled An .ct 10 authorize the consoli--
,,ia,ion of the Atlantic and French Broad
Valley Railroad Company and the Edge
field. Trenton and Aiken Railroad Colnpa.
ny, and other Companies herein nained,"
sc, approved Jan. 81, 1852, all persons,
corpUrations townships and municipalities
holding shares of the capital stock Of either
the Atlantic and French Broad Valley
Railroad Company. or the Edgelield, Tren-
ton and Aiken Railroad Company. are
hereby notified to meet either in person or
by duly authorized representatives at Bel
ton, South Carolina, on the lG;li day of
August. A. ID. lSs2. at six o'clock p. NJ,
for the purposes Of cil'ecting the consoila-
ton of said two Railroad Companies under
the suil Act, approved Jan. II. iSS.
!. Y. COCHRAN,
i'rCsi,rn; a. +. Il. V. Il. X. Co.
LEWIS JONES
President f.. 7. S y. Il. X. Go.