The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
State Specials.

and Santa Fee surveying force is IN the CITY
locating the right of-way, which by their new
line will be only 5, miles hence to Galveston,
making difference of only three miles witt
the G.. ii. & III. The Santa Fe proposes tc
run if IN the same time as the other roads.
Judge Crosby, Major Burton and party o
citizens left this evening for Sabine Pass fol
the purpose of inspecting the channel.
| MEXICAN EXTENSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
PROGRESS OF THE LOCATING WORK.
Palestine, August 20 Locating Engineer
Eugene Giraud, who has had charge OF the
Mexican Oriental x International railway, as
projected between Laredo and the City OF
Mexico, arrived here to-day. Mr.. Giraud is
proceeding to New York to consult with the
mapnates of the road as to the continuance OF
the work now suspended. This is the Gould
International extension into Mexico. Mr..
Giraud says the line is already located from
Laredo 400 miles, being IS miles beyond the
CITY of Victoria in the state of TaumaulipaS,
and that the grading of the road has been
completed for 50 miles beyond Laredo. The
natural obstacles to be overcome on the route
are few, and the grading consequently easy.
INTERESTING ITEM FROM LAREDO.
Laredo, August 25.-Dr. Swearingen came
up on the Texas Mexican train this morning
from Pena station, and was detained at the
quarantine station by Err. A. w. Wilcox, health
officer, until 2 clock this evening, when his
release was ordered by the mayor. He was
not allowed to enter the city, but took car
riage and got on this evenings train, leaving
for San Antonio, at the Texas-Mexican eros
sing. He was released under protest, and
the health authori les of San Antonio were
duly notified by wire.
The sub contractor that was murdered ont
from New Laredo, was named Calvert Moth
ing has been seen or heard of his companion,
who was stranger, and it is supposed that he
committed the deed.
In my dispatch referring to the semi-annual
report of the criminal proceedings Of the
county court, it should have read that out Of
forty five cases there were forty three con-
victions, making only two acquittals in SIX
months.
Tha knowing-ones say that Colonel C..
G.. Brewster, collector of this port, will re-
tain his position under Colonel Plato.
DAILY FEVER REPORT FROM BROWNSVILLE.
Brownsville, August 25.-For the twenty
four hours ending at 9 a. m. to-day, there
we're twenty new cases and seven deaths re-
ported in Matamoras. For the twenty-four
hours ending at 9 a. m. to-day, fity-three
cases and two deaths were reported in this
city.
Mr.. Butterfeld, of the Matamoras & Mon
terey railway, is out again looking after his
duties.
Miscellaneous Telegraphic News.
DIVIDED GREENBACKERs.
Grand Rapids, August %. The state
greenback convection met here to-day and or
ganized by electing Hon. W. d Fuller, of
Newayo, temporary chairman. The usual
committees were appointed Two-thirds Of
the convention favor a fusion with the demo-
Gratis, while the other third are violently opp
sed to it.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
Jackson, August 25.-The democratic state
convention met here at noon to-day. G. G.
Goodwin, of Grand Rapids, was chosen tenn
porary chairman, and after the appointment of
the usual committees, the convention took a
short recess. Sentiment is divided with refer
ence to fusion with the greenbackers, is be-
ing understood that the latter want the head of
the ticket. A laIge number of members think
that is too high price to pay.
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS.
Mobile, August 25.-Col. Thos. II. Hern-
don, of this city, was to-day nominated for re-
election to congress by the democratic con-
vention for the first district, held at Jackson,
Alabama.
MURDER AND ROBBERY OF AN EMPRESS AGENT.
Tucon, August 23.-The Globes special OF
the 22nd says that Andy Hall, Wells, Fargo
& Co.'S messenger, was killed Sunday morn
ing by stage robbers who got away with $1,000
in funds consigned to Waldridge & Co. lie
was waylaid by two men. They had breast
work along the road and commenced firing as
soon as the express came in range. Hall had
eight bullet holes in his body, all in front, and
when found he was a mile from the trail, and
his pistol empty. He had followed the rob-
bers ten miles alone, fighting them. Parties
are on trail of the murderers.
ILLINoIS-PROHIBITIoN CONVENTION.
Chicago, August 23.-The national prohi-
bition convention assembled here to-day.
About 800 delegates were present, some states
being represented very largely, and some Of
the more distant not at all. temporary or
ganization was affected, and a number Of
speeches and the usual committees appointed,
after which a recess was taken. When the
convention reassembled l.. ID. Kamuse, OF
Wisconsin, was elected president, with one
vice-president from each state. President
kamuse made speech, in which he referred
to his German parentage and education, and
his conversion to the party. After the trans
action of some routine business, the conven-
ton adjourned until to- morrow. Various meet
ings OF temperance people will be held to-
night.
A NEGRO MURDERS HIS FAMILY
Niziola, August 23.-Ben Harris, colored,
living near here, shot and MORALLY wounded:
his wife, killed his daughter, aged fourteen,
and seriously wounded another daughter. aged