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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
PERSECUUING SCIENTISTS
The Freie Presse on the Society to Prevent
Blasphemous Literature

Il
Blasphemous Literature.
Referring to the intention of the English
society for the Suppression of Blasphemous
Literature to prosecute Professors Tyndall,
Huxley, Herbert Spencer and others, the
Freie Presse Of the Sth instant says: "Does
not this sound like the old spook stories OF
the middle ages! Does it not even put the
contest of the Vatican sgainst science in the
background? Who are the people who at
tempt to prosecute men like Huxley and Tyn-
dali? We would like to look at them. VisageS OF
mental stupidity and illiterate parsons would
meet our gaze. The very idea that such fel-
lows have the presumption to rise against
these giants in science publicly is an extraor-
binary and incredible phenomenon in this
otherwise enlightened 10Th century. II
Humboldt and Darwin were alive,
they also would be brought before
the forum of this association, for 1t is known
that the word God" does not appear once in
"Humboldt's Cosmos" yet it contains the
whole history of the creation. Darwin
works bring the reader to the conclusion that
any faith or belief is utter folly.
None OF the scientific men named have ever
troubled themselves about religion; in their
writings there is not one trace IN connection
with the church, neither is there one word of
blasphemy against any faith or any one of the
many gods that have been created through
phantasies of mankind. They all let
every one believe what he pleaseS
Only once Darwin expresses his con-
convictions that faith brought about by reve-
Iation is inconsistent with facts.
1t is in the nature Of things that there is no
agreement or sympathy between science and
faith. Science is based on facts and acknowl
edges logic as the only law from which to
draw reasonable conclusions; whereas faith is
a product of phantasy and imagination, OPP
posed to all laws of thought. Whosoever de-
votes himself to science and once gains true
understanding Of the same it becomes
impossible for him to believe all the
nonsensical trash that the church (sects)
expects from mankind. Science, having the
effect to undermine faith and aiding atheism,
the effect is not the fault of science nor those
who acknowledge adherence to it, but the
fault Of faith, creed or belief which after the
very first calculation and enlightment falls
groundless.
1t is incomprehensible how such mad idea
could have been started in England as that Of
stopping the progress OF science by an edict Of
the courts. 1t is to be hoped that the judges
will tell these prosecutors that they are several
hundred years behind the times and hence too
late with their complaints.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

his opinion and good taste, the selection of
the site for the new custom house will not be
made until he is consulted.
new city street railroad, which extends from
the garden verein to the gulf, and thence
along the beach, parallel with the bounding
pillows and Just in front of the new summer
hotel. Cars are running regularly, although
many workmen are still employed on the
roadbed of the track. This spacious hotel is
really magnificent in proportions, will contain
200 apartments, will be four and FIVE storeis
in height set upon strong piling some I3 feet
from the ground, and so constructed that each
room shall admit the south breeze. 1t is now
receiving its roof of shingles, and with the
great army of laborers employed upon it-Is2
men-you can imagine what a human bee
hive it seems. The hotel will be charming
addition to the city, and will naturally attract
the summer traveller.
To one not accustomed to watching the
growth and enlargement of the earth "sand
mounds" on the line of the Gulf, it is most
wonderful how the natural forces of nature
are at work to upbuild this little Island.
Twenty years ago the sand mounds on
the line of the beach were a perfect
breakwater, many of them IN Tiers Of six or
eight, rising 20 feet or more, along its entire
length; but those were all leveled and used
to fill up the city and central portion of the
island, and during the past six years the waves
and winds have begun other Notifications
which will, ere many more years, be natural
protection from the water at any time.
GERANEUM.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Cards of Thanks.

1t is nothing more than proper on our part,
the past season being now closed, that we
should return thanks to the ladies of San
Antonio and vicinity for the liberal patronage
they have accorded us and the confidence
shown on their part. We came among them
strangers, our purpose beingby handling first
class goods and devOting ourselves strictly To
business, to succeed il possible. Our success
has met our expectations and our spring OPEN
ing.wll show that we will not be unminutuI of
the favOrs extended us, We solicit ell from
all former customers, and rs many new ones as
may desire the leading styles in dress goods,
trimmings notions, gloves cOrsets aces ETC.
promising renewed attention and the lowest
prices for tirst-class goods, which is the .ma"-
ner in which we propose TO perpetuate our
house. "A. BLUM Il KOENIGSBI RGER,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Pound Notice.

Taken up, and in city pound, on East street,
on the 9Th day of March, 1888:
One red spotted cow, branded X p c, and
marked with Overbit in left ear and swallow
fork in right ear.
One black spotted COW, branded X C, and
marked with smooth crop and hole in each ear.
Which will, Ii not redeemed before sale, be
sold at public auction to the highest bidder, for
cash at said pound, at the hour of IL O'Clock,
a. m, on the l4th day of March, 1883.
N. Bids less than the amount fixed by or
dinance will not be received for any animal put
up at auction. III. KARBER,
Assistant Marshal
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Those Clothes,

"Tom, that suit of clothes looks remarkably
we'll said Harry. -! expect it run you to a
tidy figure for it" No, my boy" responded
TOII. an not such a fool as that. These
are WOlfsOn's ready-nade clothes. They are
quite as good as if made to order, and save half
the money. | always buy my hats, boots, shoes
and linen there, and | believe | save about 80
per cent. by it. "By Jove," said Tom, I" I'll do
the same" 3-9-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Cheap Ranches for Sale.

4146 acres, Uvalde county, plenty of water,
excellent for a goat rancho. Price 80 cents
per acre.
1850 acres, in this county, with good house
and permanent water. Price 81 per acre.
4S0 acres, 30 miles from city, with large
range outside, running stream of water, and
430 fine MerinO sheep for $500. Particulars Of
w. Z. Hilton, 2OS West Houston street. $40 ct
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
The Globes Free Concerts.

405 West Commerce street are attracting at
tentiOn. The performances embrace works
from the first masters. Vocal music within
keeping of this. Visitors to the city solicited
to give the Globe call. Fine refreshments,
eatables and fragrant smoke, with polite at
tendance always to be had.
2-l4-6m W. ID. WRIGHT, Proprietor.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
.New Combination"

When you are prOmenadng up Houston
street don't forget to call in and see our new
and well assorted stock of groceries and coun-
try produce. Everything guaranteed fresh
and genuine. Prices low and delivery prompt
and free. [3-9-3ml SULLENBERGER u HARRIS.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
LA ZULIANA.


This store has been opened by Messrs. Her.
nandez & Villareal on the corner of DOlOrosa
and East streets. They have now on hand new
stock of staple and fancy groceries, dry goods
and notions, and defy competition in cheapness
and quality.
The renowned pure Mexican chocolate, from
Monterey, fine coffee from Maracaybo and all
other delicacies in the grocery line
Come! Come! Seeing is believing.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Sands of Life.

Time nor tide waits for no man, but the sands
of life continue to flow on and on, year after
year, never stopping, never heSitating in its
work of waste, unless occasioned by a Cough,
Cold or some Lung Affection where DR.. BOs-
ankos Cough and Lung syrup arrests it and
and ten. Go to G. Schasse A. Drelss, or l..
Orynski, druggists, and ask them for free
trial bottle of this medicine. They have them
TO give AWAY
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Katie Putnam

Miss Putnam's conception and acting alike
are a deeply intelligent study of Dickens
meaning and it is 50 seldom we find the great
BoX's character adequately realized on the
stage that to say she succeeds is equivalent to
declaring her d comedian of remarkable
ability New York Herald.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Advice for Ladies.

where shall get my dry gOods?' is an i'm
portsnt question for ladies. The answer is. buy
of the man who has experience, purchases
largely and sells for cash. Such a man is L.
WOlfson, corner of Main plaza and Acequia
street. You can get everything you want
there and at a very low price. 3-9-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Young Wives,

young husbands, stern fathers, and indulgen
mothers have all n lesson, beautiful lesson, t.
learn in "Hazel Kirke' next Thursday evenin.
at Turner opera hall.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Fine Granting

and first class work in all branches of painting
speciality by those reliable painters at pa east
Houston street. Page & Herwick are first-class
workmen of long standing in this community
and wiz do justice to customers. l-I-S3-Sm
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
A Great Rarrain-

Six hundred and forty acres, mics from
herrVlle, fronts half a mile on CiIsdalTna
river, opposite Ingram postoffica, nice vaiipv
on river Tor cultivation, good grazing Land
F prlce u 81 per acre. W. E. Hilton, 2j8 North
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

Dwelling house and four lots, near Mayor
French's residence, for Sl050, by W. L. Hilton
POS West Houston street. 3-l0-6t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

City Grocery store, 22O Commerce straet is
or gallon. Ann, ootue
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
FoS immatured bonds, S,24S16 So, for

matured bonds, $2Is,Iss 81; for debt GER
ohcates, Sic, 900 40 we're appropriations
made oy the Texas House yesterday, under
me caption "For the payment of the public
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Katie Putnam
For Sale.

The Queen of Proteau stars. Turner Opera
hall Wednesday night.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-11-14
GENERAL SHERMAN SERENADED.

The Grand Army of the Republic Welcome
the Retired Oficer-He Makes a Charac-
teristic Speech.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. II. Several Posts of the
Grand Army of the Republic waited on
General Sherman at his residence tonight,
and serenased him, the United States Arse
nal Band furnishing the music for the occa-
sion. Some 200 veterans were in the process
sion. and about as many more outsiders were
present. On appearing in response to the
call the General cordially greeted, and Ex-
Governor 7. c. Fletcher made brief speech,
rendering the most hearty welcome 10 their
old commander. In reply the General said
he was glad 10 see so many of his old ac-
quaintances present, and thanked them for
their hearty greeting. lie had returned to
st Louis with the intention OF making 1t his
home, and he expected to spend the remain
der of his days here. He referred to his
former visits to st. Louis, notably in 1861,
when the growlings of war made every man
suspicious of his neighbor. He was called
on by the President to fulfill his oath OF office
to defend the country from foreign and do
mestic enemies, and he appealed to his as
sembled comrades to attest the fact that the
oath had been fulfilled. He said Pennsyl'
vania was the Keystone State when the
Massachusetts, and the other on Georgia.
With prosperity the country had grown into
a joined arch. dipping into the Pacific and
Atlantic Oceans, with Missouri the keystone
of the vast arch. He was too old to share
with his listeners the pleasures of life,
but should watch them from the retirement
of his home. He would welcome his friends
from the Louisianas as well as MaSSachu-
setts, and from a common union that would
endure forever as they proposed the coun-
try should live forever. st. Louis had many
cherished memories, and hoped all would
join hands together and go on until they
received the last call. He thanked the vet
Grams present and extended the freedom OF
his house to them at any time they chose to
call. a general hand shaking followed, and
after three hearty, enthusiastic cheers the
party retired and the General and two or
three friends took carriage and drove to
the Olympic Theater, where they partici'
pated in the welcome to John Mccullough,
the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-11-14
AFTER EIGHTEEN YEARS.
An Escaped Convict Is Arrested by the ON

An Escaped Convict is Arrested by the Ofi-
Romantic Story of Robert v. Ev-
ans.
MARTINsBuRG, W. Va, Nov. 6.-RObert V.
Evans is under arrest in this city. When it
is stated that he has evaded punishment for
eighteen years it will be surmsed that there
is something more than ordinary in the
case. Such is the fact. The records OF the
Circuit Court of Berkeley County show that
on April Il, 1865, Robert V. Evans was in
dicted, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced TO
the Penitentiary for period of three years
for horse stealing. John w. Pitzer, who was
Sheriff al the time, started with the prisoner
for Moundsville. Alter passing Grafton it
was found the bird had taken flight and was
nowhere TO be found. This closed the first
chapter in the mans career. Nothing was
heard OF him until this summer, when he
returned to Berkeley County. lie was yes
terday rearrested and placed I'm the County
Jail.
Evans tells the following story: After pass.
ing through Grafton the train on which Sher
iff Pitzer bad Evans stopped at some point
not known to the prisoner. and seeing an Op-
portunity he gave the Sheriff the slip and
gradually made his waY back to his no ne in
this County, In February, 1865, becoming
tired of eyading arrest, he started for Ohio.
taking the cars at Hagerstown, Md and
went 10 London, Richland County, Ohio
where he made his home. In the following
January he married his cousin, Miss Mary
Y. Evans, who knew nothing OF his past ad-
ventures. In April, this year, he concluded
TO return with his family 10 his old home in
Berkeley County. He arrived here early in
the summer and settled with his wife and
seven children, the latter ranging in age
from four months to fifteen years lie has
been leading steady, industrious life, trying
to make a comfortable living for bis bright,
happy family, but it was not long before
neighboTs began TO talk about their new
friends, and ii was discovered that the head
OF the family was the same person who eigh-
teen years ago made his escape and had never
bee IN heard of.
The detective that made the arrest said
that it was the saddest duty he ever had TO
discharge in his life, the wife and children
crying and begging for papa, and one little
fellow in particular holding on to his father
as he was going out the door and crying:
'Oh, mister, don't take my papa away" Be
fore Evans vas taken away be turned to his
wife and said "Wife, this is for an offense
committed before l married you. Try aud
bear up under this atfiictioE, and take care of
our little children until | return"
He Will be taken to the penitentiary this
week 10 serve his term OF sentence-three
years-unless pardoned by the Governor. A
strong and lengthy petition will be presented
to his excellency for pardon for the man on
account of his distressed family and the re-
formed life he has been leading for the past
eighteen wears
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-11-14
CONGRESSMAN HURD.

He Believes the Elections Indicate n Mag
nifcent Democratic Victory i'm 1884.
Toledo Special:
Hon. Frank Hurd was interviewed to-day
on the probable result of the elections. ''In
regard to Presidential candidates" said Mr..
Hurd, .'Mr. Tilden has bat to say that he
will accept the nomination and it will be
given him Overwhelmingly"
But will he accept%
THAT can not say. II, however, he should
decline, it will be Governor-elect Hoadly
beyond all question. He will get the NOM
ination most heartily, and probably by accla-
nation"
"How about New York going Republican?
Would that not show the importance and
necessity of nominating Tilden in order to
carry it for the Democrats in 16S4T'
NO. not necessarily; but New York has
lican, You would have heard a jubilee on
every street corner. As it is, 1t is mighty
quiet"
"How about the tariff? VIII there be any
modification Of the tariff at the next session
of Congress-"
There will, indeed. We propose to take
up the matter, and to do nothing else during
the entire session. If action in the matter is
to be delayed any longer, Congress might
better never meet
"How about the tariff on wool?'
The tariff on wool will be given thorough
attention. and ought to be taken off entirely.
1t ought to be free, and we will fight for it
the best we know how"
How about the Speakership?'
"0h, my choice is Carlisle, first, last, and
always"
''If Pennsylvania has gone Republican,
would that not show that Mr.. Randalrs
chances were rather slim, inasmuch as he
could not carry his own StateT'
WELL the fact would not help Mr.. Ran
dali, and, to be frank, it pretty effectualiy
demonstrates that it is all up with him as re-
CARDS the Speakership."
HAS the election gone as you wishedv
We'll, yes; we wanted 10 bury Butler. and
we did it pretty efectually. Virginia we
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-11-14
THE SHENANDOAH FIRE.

The Town Nearly Destroyed-The Home
less Families Number 25O-An Appeal to
the Public for Immediate AID.
SHENANDOAH, Pa, Nov. u "A fire at noon
in the United States Hotel, large three
story frame structure on the corner OF Main
and Center streets, the wind blowing a hur-
ricane at the time, continued during the
afternoon. The building was soon enveloped
in flames, which communicated to adjoining
buildings north OF Center street. The flames
then communicated to block on the oppo-
site side of the street. and at o'clock six
teen street-fronts were destroyed, including
the United States Hotel, Odd Fellows Hall,
Academy Of Music, the Herald Office, Rows
Opera House, the Mining Herald and
Saturday Evening News offices. Assist
ance was telegraphed for, which was
responded to from Pottsville. Ashland,
Girardville, Samaqua, MahanOy City and
other places. Over 250 families are homeless,
having lost everything. The loss is estimated
at $3.50, 900 to S1,0O0.OO0. 1t is impossible to
give the amount of insurance, but il is sup
posed to be large. A few serious accidents
happened. A young man, George Henton.
on his way home attempted to jump on
passing engine and had both his legs taken
of, and will die.
A special meeting of the Council and citi-
zens was held this evening, and the follow
ing appeal to the public drawn up:
A terrible holocaust has swept the town. and 80
families homeless TO night, and most of them
have lost their all and are without provisions or
change OF clothing The weatheris bitter cold and
a strong northwest gale still blowing. Everything
possible for their Immediate relief is being done;
but we must have help; who viii aid Us, and give
at once. Relief Committee, with John Gathers
Treasurer, has been appointed, and viii receive all
contributors and supplies, or clothing or money
the generous public may be charitable enough TO
send.
DoweIl, President of Council John Cordin, Secre-
farY and others
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-11-14
THE SPEAKERSHIP.
The Canvass Actively Begun-CarIisle on
the Ground.

The Canvass Actively Begun-CarlisIe on
the Ground.
WAsHINGToN, Nov. 12.-The arrival OF Mr..
Carlisle to-day will doubtless Gauss tie
Speakership canvass to actively begin. He
expects other candidates here by the middle
of the week, and says that in a few days he
will have his own canvass more thoroughly
organized. The Speakership candidates do
not indicate where their strength lies, and
Mr. Carlisle is not an exception. He spoke
to-day confidently Of his success. as all the
candidates do, but he did not claim to have
votes enough pledged to him to secure the
nomination. Mr.. Carlisle is a very candid
man, and does not resort to the ordinary
bompast of campaigns. He tells his friends
frankly that he is very hopeful of success,
that be has received assurances upon which
in his judgment he may properly base this
hope, but details he does not disclose. Car
isles friends have suggested to him the i'm
portance of selecting suitable person to
manage his campaign he indicated that he
should do so within a short time. To this
time Mr.. Carlisle has conducted his own
canvass, so far as it Is organized. He has
spent most OF the summer at il, has travelled
q great deal and seen many members and
unfortunately enters the more active part of
the campaign somewhat fatigued. Carlisle
probably has had less active help than any
OF the other candidates. Randall is an ex-
perienced organizer, and has adjutants who
are tireless in their devotion 10 him. His
opponents all fear Randalrs experience, en-
durance and capacity for organization. AS
the critical time approaches the friends of
the candidates display their pretended lists
OF pledged members with less confidence.
names in few instances are given, fortunate
", doubtless, for the majority of the men,
bers, as large percentage of the Represent
atives may be found upon the states OF all
the candidates Although the fact is ad-
mitted, there seems TO be an understanding
between the supporters of Carlisle and Cox
that they will unite to the extent that may
be necessary to defeat Randall, and in the
forming of such a combination lies RandalPs
greatest danger, as well as the greatest hope
Of the success of dark horse
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-11-14

ity does not depend alone upon reading the
Bible. During the first three centuries of
Christianity there was no New Testament.
The Catholic Church says read the Scriptures,
but do not place your own Interpolation
upon them. 1t is said the Chinese were
suddenly attac xed in a certain place with
0ptholomia, ascribed its origin to the fact
that bridge had been built across the
stream at about that time and DESTROYED il.
To say that Luther was the cause OF the
progress, learning and growth OF human
liberty was to reason with equal force about
the unseen. In conclusion he begged hearers
to look at this matter in the light OF history,
and reason and not blindly follow the shib-
bleths OF prejudice repeated by four cen
furies
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-11-14
ARece1rer,s FinaI Report.

CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-The final report of the
Receiver Of the .Etna Life Insurance Com
pany. of this city, which went TO pieces
shortly after the great fire of 1871, was made
in the United States Court to-day. The re-
port of the Master in Chancery, in connec-
ton Herewith. discloses rather astonish-
ing state of affairs. The Company's assets
included what was claimed to be $4,000 of
secured paper. In the settlement the total
amount realized was S215. The Master says
of them: These were all fraudulent and
worthless, signed by worthless, insolvent,
bankrupt, or unknown persons, and the
securities and trust deeds to property which
the makers did not own. The testimony
shows the Company was organized to swim
die. The purpose was TO use Company as
false pretense for obtaining money. They
were able to do this because the State Au-
ditor accepted>the assets as satisfaction"