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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION.

The extraordinary course pursued by Judge
Epson ana his friends at Austin in refusing to
60 into the congressional convention after
finding that they were in the minority shows
how thoroughly independent our people are.
Had they gone in they would have found
themselves in the minority and Col. Epson
would have had but one course to pursue con-
sistent with his self respect, and that was to
have Withdrawn from the race and allowed
Judge Hancock to be elected.
The fact that there was a maioritv against
Judge Epson was so marked a disap-
proval OF his course by the democracy
OF the district, as now constituted.
that he must suffer a surrender of all
his self respect should he allow his name
to further impede the progress of the party
whose favor he had invoked. If Epson was
Just offering himself as candidate for the
first time he might be excusable in using all
the tricks kno "n'to politicians to subvert or
convert the majority against him, but having
served two terms in congress the development
is condemnation of his record as a con-
gresham. and is the only instance in which a
democratic congressman has not been returned
in this state.
Should Judge Epson get the nomination
now, it will be by means unworthy of the
place he seeks.
What binding effect could such nomina-
ton have upon the people of this district !?
None at all. Judge Epson himself would be
compelled to kick from under him the conven-
ton ladder in order that he might not be
troubled in his canvass with the democratic
platform.
Blind adhesion to party usages, party con-
ventions, party manipulation is confidently
relied on to carry the nominee of democratic
convention through the contest. The people
are about tired oft.
That Judge Epson is left in the minor ity in
this district can be laid to the credit of his
own party and to the manipulators who carved
out the congressional districts for the benefit
of Hancock, Ireland, Stewart, Reagan, Mills,
Wellborn, Culherson. Throckmorton, Stock
dale and Hubbard, but had no place for
Epson.
Bexar county has been outlawed as demo-
cratic stronghold and we'll might it be 30. Our
distinguished citizens who are in Austin to aid
Epson may as well come home and swallow
their disappointment.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
CONCERT AT THE SPRINGS.

Good Music, and "a large Audience in at
tendance.
A large crowd was entertained at San Pc
dro Springs last evening. People began to
enter the grounds at an early hour and by 8
O'Clock all the street cars leading thence were
as full as possible. The principle attraction
was the concert by Prof. Ka,zenberger's o.
chestra. Herzogs "Fruchlingsklang'' was
loudly aplauded; also the "Touour ct encore"
by Lamothe and the comic composition
"The musicians strike" in the course of
which one musician after another. dspleased
with the dissonance of instruments n different
keys. finally leave the stage. Miss Carrie
Nelson, petite songstress with with bird
like voice, received an encore for her soprano
solo. As she was exposed to the night-air it
was rather difficult az times for her to sing as
robuslly as she desired to. Her voice, in
deed though pure and fresh, was wanting in
volume. Miss Ida Hoyer was on the pro-
gramme for solo, but was prevented, from
rendsring it by bad cold. Her place was
acceptably filled by Mrs. Katzenberger, who
sang vocal waltz, "Ecstacy," from ..Arditt.
Amodg the audience we're Col. Cheyney Prou-
ty, Mr.. Weymiller and bride, of Uvalde, Col
Shelton. A. Scholz and family, Charles Herf,
jr:, Mr. Dreiss, A. Gosling of Galveston,
Miss Ogden the organist, Peter Jonas and
wife, and Mess. Williams, Higbee and Quinn.
Tomorrow evening free concert will be rem
dered at the Springs, and during it collec
ton taken up for the benefit of the Browns
vile sufferers.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
A DANGEROUS FALL.


Yesterday morning a cOlorcd man named
were passing b. and II. l.. Frcyer'S store when
they wrt. drawn in to make some purchases
smith had II check for SIS drawn ON the Ma
ti"nal bank 10y Gillct! Il McIcIand. the con-
TRACTORS in his favor, ana his friend also had IL
similar check for SO. when they had made
their purchases, Frrycr told them to leirv lhrir
checks and call again at 3 O'Clock for the money
at the same time giving them Il receipt for the.
amount due When they called they failed to
obtain the money us promised. Mitchell Smith
went to Justice Adam and SwOrc an Affidavit
was set for "a. in. this morning, when the pros
ecuting witness failed to appear and the cast.
was dismissed.
Smith friend went tlC: X: Brenelnan, who
secured the return of hi- money, and there il
no doubt that Smiths money has been repaid.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
EDITORIAL SMALL SHOT.

Tie convention is the great political NUS
ance of the day.
IRELAND has lost ground every day since
his nomination.
On Saturday there will be a grand tones
rally at Kyle, Hayes county. Hayes county
is certain for the independent ticket.
FEW more conventions and the people
will flock en- masse to the Wash tones anti
convention standard
The call for aid for the yellow fever suffer-
ers in the republican state convention yester-
day was responded to by liberal contribu-
ton.
ALL sorts of rumors prevailed yesterday at
Austin relative to the Hancock. Epson con-
test 1t was stated that Hancock had freely
used money to secure delegations in his favor;
while it was also charged that Epson had par
ties with him who were on hand to corrupt
the delegates, or to trap Hancock into with
drawal by pretence of friendship.
The republican state convention was a
highly representative body of men, and while
the ridiculous portion OF the proceedings are
made the most Of by the democratic press, it
must not be forgotten that the large body of
the delegates were patient and digni6ed and
finally succeeded in bringing all matters to a
close.
IHE University of Texas at Austin is max
ing efforts to secure the services of Prof. VIM.
I. Harris, the eminent philosopher and
now in Concord, Mass. Through
Mr.. L. S. Holden, of St. Louis. he has been
offered professorship with salary of $4,000.
Some time ago he was offered the chancellor
ship of the university with a salary of $1,000
but declined on account of the position con-
ficting with other engagements.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
AID FOR BROWNSVILLE.
A Pleasant Party Assembled Last Evening
at Mai. MOOre's.

A Pleasant Party Assembled Last Evening
at Maj. MOore's.
Prompted by laudable desire to assis,
those who are suffering in Brownsville from
yellow fever, a number OF ladies organized a
party, under direction of Mesdames Maggie
Moore, John A. Green and Fannie b. Nor
ton, in order to give festival, the proceeds OF
which should be sent in aid of the sufferers.
Mrs. Moore placed her residence, Oh
the corner at Houston street and Alamo plaza,
at the disposal of the committee. The grounds
were tastefully ornamented with Chinese Ian
terms, and tables, tastefully decorated, were
placed conveniently for those who cared to
stop or to regale themselves with ice cream
and cake. These were presided over by
Hebes of such pleasant character that will
Mill most visitors we're drawn to the tables,
Another Hebe dispensed lemonade nectar in
such charming way that the young men
came to it as naturally and almost as
frequently as flies round the sugar
basin. Then cigarettes and cigars were
vended in such pleasant way that many had
to lay in stock for future enjoyment, .'iust
to please the girls you know" This was a
mild form Of extortion, and not bad one,
for il. as SpurgeOn says, YOU can smoke to
the CORY OF God YOU can surely smoke for
the good Of charity.
Most persons seemed to erjny themselves,
each in their own way. There was the
and frierds converse; the ada
cent chair conversation: the secluded Irritation;
the dance and the table. all of which forms Of
enjoyment were well patroni1ed and socially
were decided success 1t is said that il has
been financially successful. and that goodly
sum has been Melted for the sufferers Of
!
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
A SERIOUS ARRAY,
tie Interferes With il Fight and Gets Iii,
Throat Cut.

This morning at O'Clock Il German named
No. "a, on the InterrattOnul railroad, was
brought to the city with Il severe wound in his
throat, evidently Oc,a,sioncd by the blow of II
knife. The wound was Skillfully sewn up 10y
DrS. Chew and Ha,ra and the man is in !,
fair way for recovery. When asked to
account for the wound he stated that
two of the section house men had u fight
last night and he interfered to stop it, when
one IF he conilnltants draw Il knife aud siahlnrl
him In hl- throat. His usst liant then skipped
The wound IL long and deep, and If il had
been Il little deeper there can he little doubt
that the man would have lost his life.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
FOREIGN NEWS.

The English are anxious to save Cairo and
will push on to that place.
Several Of Arabs officers have come into
the British and surrendered.
The British army in Egypt is reported as
being in fine health and we'll equipped.
Arabi's forces are constructing new batteries
at Cairo.
1t is rumored that the British have captured
Tel-el-Kebir with 1000 prisoners.
The British forces are reported as advanc-
ing.
Arab Pasha has $1,000 men.
A strong feeling Of opposition is reported
IN IN the upper portion OF Egypt against Arab
Pasha.
f. Dryer Gray has been voted the freedom
OF the city of Limerick.
THE democrats of Michigan, being in the
minority, have fused with the greenbackers.
The jury in the Garland case brought in a
verdict of not guilty. TIE due!ing business
in Virginia seems to be a recognized institu-
ton.
IhR republicans of the Knoxville, Tennes-
see, district have split and nominated the del
egates for congress.
KELLOGG has been nominated by the repub-
licans for congress in the grid district of Louis
iana he accepted conditionally.
"THE intelligent and respectable portion OF
the republican party must feel Inundated at
seeing the affairs conducted regardless of COM
mon custom or decency."-lS. A. Express.
What portion of the republican party do you
belong TO that you assume to speak for them.
Scene at the Brownsville Fete.
Fair vender of cigarettes, smiling wont
you buy some cigarettes ~
Male visitor-''N thank you"
F.v. ofc. pointing mo-"
Male visitor II have some here (produces
three rackets) which please sell again for the
fund"
F. v. OF c. with a bewitching smile
eth INKS. Now won't you buy some of
mine 20
Confederation Of male v,itor, who yields to
the hlanui hment of the fair one.
A Quarrel About Water.
Quarreling about beer is IL common occur
renee, but quarrel about water is 50 singular |
aS To- merit II sncial note. On Wednesday, an |
old man named NitSch, who il Il gardener liv- |
ing beside the ditch in tn" fourth ward. was
drawing wafer from the dirch when PIulina
Jcnner wanted to Use one of his pals. Then
an alteration arose, and what followed Is diff
tirult tn say, hut taulma went to Justice
,\iian ami made IN affidavit charging Nitsch
with an aggravated assault 10y striking her
with rake.
The case was tried last evening, when the ac-
cused stated that he had not struck her
but she had struck him. and in proof
thereof he showed the marks of the
rake upon his hand. Paulina could show no
marks. After considering the case Justice
Adam bound the accused in the sum OF SIN To-
appear before the grand jury AZ the September
term.
The Arbeiter Nerein will have a hon
sunday night August 77th, for members and
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25

1t is reported that Jimmy Haskell, once a
newsboy and printer in the employ of the Ex-
press is now living in Indianapolis, and draw
ing salary of $4,000 year as auditor of IA
railroad. lie was recently presented with
costly diamond pin by one of the Indiana
congressman
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
A Quarrel About Wafer

The Arbeiter Nerein will have hop
Sunday night August 77th, for members and
invited guests only, ct
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
JUDGE G. G.. BISKLY.

The selection of Judge c. c. Binkk. of
Sherm'n as the chairman of the republican
executive committee was happy one. Judge
Binkly is an able, patriotic gentleman, whose
ample fortune and private enterprise make
him leading man in northern Texas. and
Judge Binkly will shed lustre upon the po-
sltion of chairman of The republican state ex-
ecutiye committee.
Mrs. V. Carnatz and Miss DeVarenae. of
New Orleans, have been visiting Mrs. s.
Moke, who was under their tutorape thirty.
years ago. Mrs. V. Carnatz is principle Of
one OF the most aristocratic seminaries of the
south, the Carnatz Institute, for young ladies.
New Orleans, and Miss DE Varenne is her
assistant. They are 50 pleased with the civ
that they propose 10 return at an early date.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
NO BAD CHARACTERS HERE.
The Police Chief Says So and He Is Paid for
Knowing.


The chief of police asserted this morning tina,
never before. in the course of his experience
had the city been is free from bad characters
rs now.
"YUu forget that a man was robbed ut Ssta
by highwaymen II few nights ago. said II by
stan,ier.
80, that story is Il queer one. You cant tell
whether he was robbed or not said the chief.
"Do you think that ED man Bradford told Il
taISthOOd when he stated that gamblers had
stoi.,, S22,;s0 from him."
Mort certainly do. | don't belie\ he ever
had that much money.
But surely you Won't deny that NUMEROUS
You don't doubt for instance that u sui ui
clothing was stolen from the Santa Rosa hos
pital?"
the LIGHT.
"Of course the police make reports of crimes
tO YOU.
YES" replied the chief but nearly all
1hefIs aud hurglarieS We hear of from the SUI
ferers who come tn NY Oth''.
Not until then -
mot until then, repeated the chief.
I've thought of another theft that of valise
full of vaIubles belonging tO }. W. Merriam
from the Mcleod House DO You think ii was
committed z"
81 don't believe word of it, Mcleod told
me that he didn't know that Merriam had Va
lisc in the house.
There was other property stolen from the
hOum.'
WAS there" ironically asked the chief.
so il j. repprted."
well the chief rrt,r,",i,, III llnAr was
don't know anything about II"
There are ~ police In the city aud their chief
receives sl.aDa year
Mr.. Junius Means announces himself rs n
for the Office of assessor subject to
he action of the dpmOcrGtic county cOnveii-
ton, anu will no doubt make II strong run
Disgusted.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25

Mr.. Junius Means announces himself rs n
candidate for the Office of assessor subject to
the action of the democrstic county conven-
ton, and viii no doubt make II strong run
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
ALAMO
estate Of H. Grenet, dec'0.

JUST RECEIVED BY CARLOAD,
Direct from California,
The following Genuine and Pure
WINES and COGNAC:
Celebrated "Zinfandel" (CIaret.)
California Hook,
Port Wine,
Sherry,
COgnac,
SOLD CHEAP! CHEAP! CHEAP !
By the Cask, Gallon or Quart.
GRENET'S ALAMO STORE.
Best Imported French and German Wines,
and Cognac and Liquors in the city.
For Good Whiskies,
Go to GRENET'S Alamo.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-25
Disgustesl.

judge Epson and the Bexar delegation re-
turned huiue to-day highly Disguised. Wemust
admit our sympGthits have hfn with Judge
Epson In his unequni contest with his AYstiu
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-26
TIL MINE.
History and Prospects of an Inter-
estinS Property

This mine on Silverado Mountain,
Silyerado District, White Pine County,
IA miles southeast OF Eureka, Ia again
coming into prominence. 1t was worked
from 1869 until 1873, at first as g mere
prospect, but afterwards being developed
by Major Mccoy and Paxton & Co., who
obtained very handsome dividends there
from. While the mine was yet looking
well, it was sold TO al English company
for a large sum-, said to have heep $780,
900. The purchasers, known as tho Pinto
Mining Company, went into liquidation
| as the ore gave out, and the property was
bought up by the British Mill and Min
ing Company. A great deal of crooked
ness was charged upon the managers OF
the property holding it for the company,
among whom "Metalllferous Murphy
was conspicuous. Evidence of a great
| deal of work having been done in the mine
| still exists in the shape of immense cham
bers stopped out. There is a vertical shaft
sunk upon the main groupings. from
| which an incline was continued to 3 depth
Of 800 feet from the surface. There Is
also q tunnel run from the side of the
hill tapping the incline at the bottom.
Its length IS now l,oOO rect, as IL passes
through and beyond the incline. The
mine has been leased from time to time
since 1878 without any noteworthy result.
Lately, however, Dick Bergman, a thor.
ough-goin miner. being convinced that
the Maryland contained pay ore in guam
tity. obtained II lease Of it. He went to
work with four others about q month ago,
commencing at the old workings and
following a %striDper of Hmineral ash" in
a northerly direction. Ten honrs after
work was begun ore was struck, which
gradually widened out to five feet in
thickness. They appraised on this; and,
at last accounts, it was in ore ono place
ten feet thick. The ore is a high grade
yellow carbonate, carrying a heavy per
cent Of lead and considerable black metal.
We are not informed as to how long the
lease is for, bnt it is a long one. The
mine is still owned by the British Mill
and Mining Company.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-26

Postmaster Billy Smith is laid up with
rheumatism.
o. ]. Salisbury left yesterday morning
for Salt Lake City.
Mrs. Dora Regli returned last nightfr from
d visit to California.
Henry Ivy of Ruby Hill is lying very
ill of liver complaint.
D. Pesango made application yesterday
for first papers of citizenship.
Bishop Whitaker preached at Ward last
Sunday morning and evening.
DR.. Chamblin and wife and Miss Sallie
Vance leave for San Francisco tomorrow
morning.
George J. Lammon of Storey is a pro-
nounced candidate for Clerk of the Sup
rene Court.
John s. Capron was Iimping about town
yesterday with rheumatism. We hope he
will not be compelled to join Eureka's
rheumatic brigade.
Carson Tribune: The nomination of
Judge w. H. Davenport for Attorney
General on the Republican ticket is very
generally conceded.
w. j. Penrose was not feeling as we'll as
usual yesterday. He suffered considerable
pain, probably the result Of taking too
much exercise for his condition.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-26

Scraps Tr0:n .!ao Notebook 0i ;ss.
Senfinel'E Reporter.

Scraps from :ae Notebook oi ;ne
sentinei's Reporter.
Bulwer yesterday declared a dividend
of ten cents per share.
The Courthouse is now the headquar-
ters for our local politicians.
Mountain Lodge No. q, 1. o. o. F.,
meets at 1880 o'clock this evening.
Some of our horse racing men have
lost their money and come to grief.
Miss Cooke, the English songstress, in
tends leaving soon for a visit to England.
The owners of the Republic mine have
commenced shipping ore to the Richmond
works.
The evenings are too delightful to stay
in doors, hence the large crowds on the
streets.
Justice Harmon has an important no.
tice to voters in another column this
morning.
The next term Of the District Court
will here on the first Monday
in September.
Charley Broy will commence hauling
Eureka Tunnel ore tomorrow to the
Eureka o works.
Don't forget that Ruby Hill will be
heard from this Fall in regard to the
disposition of county Offices.
Road Supervisor Wadish is making some
needed improvements on Main street, and
will soon have it in good condition.
Eureka Con. shares sold yesterday in
the Board at $14 so; Albion advanced to
81 so, and Eureka Tunnel to 25 cents.
Only lightweight names have thus far
been placed on the registry lists in the
First and Second Wards of Eureka Town
ship.
James M. Smith requests us to state that
Ire will be q candidate for County Com
missioner dong term, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic County Conven-
ton.
Hank Knight and /" Big Sim" say they
will never again start to attend a wedding
with a balky team of horses. Their great
trouble on Main street last evening was to
get started.
The Phoebe Record says: ''Those who
aspire for political patronage have all
armed themselves with stuffed clubs, and
in most vehement terms assert hat they
will be brought into use if any person
strikes them for money" The same state
of things prevails in Eureka.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-26
SuROcated

Two men, Giles W. Weller and Patrick
McTague, came near losing their lives in
the incline of the Ell Dorado No. 2 mine
yesterday morning. The night shift had
occasion to explode a large amount of pow
der just before quitting work at O'Clock
in the morning. The foul air resulting
rose to about so feet from the bottom OF
tho shaft aud remained there suspended.
Weller the frat man in the day shift to
descend. upon reaching the point where
the foul air was became aware of his dan
ger and tried to reascend to the surface,
but was overpowered and fell from tho
ladder onto some cross pieces in the shaft.
From this perilous situation he was res
cued with great difficulty. Patrick Nc
Tsgue, who went first to his aid, was
choked by foul air himself. Foreman
Mette of the Eureka Tunnel dispatched
all his men over to the scene. They did
not come to the rescue a minute too soon:
Mark McGrath Of the Tunnel was the hrst
miner to reach the dying men at the
menent peril of his own life. The story
is happily ended in the fact that both men
we're saved and will live. Weller got
several outs on the face which are not
serious.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-26

EDITOR SENTINEL: In answer to the
card of j. j. Kermeen, who seems to be
so much outraged at the action of the
Board of County Commissioners of Eu-
reka County in the matter of H. X.
Neele, and who has in his card seen fit
to cast malicious and unwarranted re-
Elections upon me, I have only this to
say: I never advised the Board to turn
H. X. Neele out Of the Hospital. and /
am informed by the only member of the
Board with whom l ever had any con-
yersation upon the subject. that he never
told Mr.. Kermeen that l had advised
any such action. The institution of the
suit was at my suggestion and by my
authority, coupled with the Instructions
of the Board. Will any ~law-abiding and
disin.erested citizen say that l was not
right in endeavoring TO secure to the
county the sum Of 81 100 from a man
who was about to come into possession
of a large amount Of money-nearly Sl0,-
000-the proceeds Of property which no
had held and owned for the period OF
over ten years, while he was in the
Hospital Of this county, and who had
cost the taxpayers of this county Just
that amount Of money? I apprehend
not. If such conduct is "a reproach to
a community" l am willing to be re-
preached and take the consequences. Re-
specially. W. H. DAvENpoRr,
District Attorney Eureka County.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-26
wines, Liquors and Cigars.

The wholesale and retail liquor house of
Tonkin & Co. have just received and are
now offering to this market the largest
and most complete stock of foreign and
domestic liquors and cigars ever intro
duced on the Base Range. Their WHISTLES
are par excellence, being direct from the
Kentucky distilleries, including the cele-
brated Robertson County (Tenn.) Sour
Mash. They have also introduced Falk's
celebrated Milwaukee beer, with which
they are now prepared to serve their GUS
toners. Prices to correspond with the
times.