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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
ROTE'S RELATIVE.
To Find the Man Who Wrote an Article
He Frightens the Light Editors.

A lean and hungry-looking individual known
by the euphonious appellation of Carlton,
strobe into the LIGHT office yesterday and de-
manded to see the writer of communication
rejecting i'm an uncomplimentary way on Pro-
fessOr Rote's superintendent of the public
schools, which was published day before yes
terday over the signature PARENT" There
was blood in his eye, "a pair of gig-lamps on bis
nose and a hand in his cOat-pOcket 1t is diff
cult TO say what produced the greatest conster-
nation, his desire for gore the revolver supposed
to be in his possession or the gig-lamps The
business manager now says he is inclined to the
belief that the gig-lamps were the most eff
fective. Mr.. Carlton ignored all the rules of
etiquette he failed to shut the door, did not
send in his card on the silver receiver the
LIGHT has ON stand in the front office, and
did not make the customary complimentary
remark about the Texas ranger MeissOnier
depicted specially for the LIGHT ut cost of
some S3l559., now apparent on the LIGHTS
envelopes and advertising cards.. His
man, for which information his auditors were
truly thankful. Then he reiterated his demand
to be shown the person who signed "Parient.
He was told the writer was nOtin, but that he
was responsible citizen. Hearing this he en-
tertained an audience of three, including an
admiring Ofiice-bOy who had read of Texas gen.
tlemen but had seldom seen one, by declaring
PARENT" to be liar and coward Gaining
courage from the knowledge of poor
"Parient's" absence he became quite
bOisterous but suddenly Gained himself when
the business manager announced that in the
absence of SiX-shooter Jake he was the fight
ing editor of the paper, and would take any
small contracts with Mr.. Carlton at greatly re-
duced rates. ThereupOn Mr.. Carlton gracefully
made his exit and the LIGHT staff resumed its
wonted cOmpOslIre, though rather nervous all
the rest of the day. Mr.. Carlton is supposed To
be Il relative OF Professor ROtes.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
News Boiled Down.

HOar elected senator in Massachusetts AID
miral Bryson will retire and Admiral Cltz and
Commodore Simpson be promOted.-A. C.
Hutchinson, president of the Louisiana a. Texas
railway, denies that the road has been SODA
railway strike in Scotland has extended to Dun
dee, Palace and Forfar.-The Pope has sent a
letter TO the Irish bishops advising them to
adopt cOnciliatOry attitudes toward the British
gOyernment.-Catholic circles in Buffalo, New
York, are excited over the arrest of Brother
Frank or Thomas Waldron, a director of
Catholic school, on II charge of raping child
of seven ycars.-Eleyen candidates for senator
in Michigan and the assembly still balloting.
Same case in Minnesota, with Window ahead.-
Guiteau's bones will ornament the Washington
museum.-The Texas legislature receives a res
olution that the state tax exclusive of the ia
necessary TO pay the public debt, shall not
exceed 80 cents
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
DIVORCE LAWS.

Attention to the laws regulating the procur-
ing of divorces has been attracted by the an
nouncement that the state Legislature very
justly refused to pass bill which provided
that husband and wife might testify as other
witnesses. The subject is fraught with inter-
est to every intelligent person and should be
carefully considered From the beginning OF
the system tendency to render divorce more
easy has marked the legislation of the United
States. The laws are diverse. In some states
divorced persons can at any time, if recon-
ciled, live together again as man and wife
without any ceremony. In others
they are compelled to formally
remarry. In some states one
illicit act constitutes adultery. In other states
adultery can only properly be proved by a
series of acts or by evidence that the defend
ant has lived several days or longer with a
paramour. There is one point which seems
to be held as assured under all circumstances,
yet is amenable to criticism. 1t is tina,
though character is certainly more important
than name, the assumption of false charac.
ter does not constitute fraud, while the as
sumption of a false name in marriage is sufi-
cient ground for severance of the nuptial
knot. These conflicting measures should be
reconciled and, if possible, the present inqui-
tous system abolished. In the older states
the most eminent jnrists have denounced the
system and urged the restriction of the legal
causes.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
SMALL-POX IN THE CITY.
COntagion OccasiOned by Baggage Brought
from the City of Ell PasO.


bona tide case of smallpox has broken out
in the city and the victim is now under medical
treatment in the pest-house. He is a stranger
here and was Il guest at a hotel, where
he was taken sick. DR.. Amos Graves was
called in and Immediately pronounced the
disease TO be smallpox. Dr. Herff and DR.. X.
Menger, the city physician, subsequently made
an examination and confirmed Dr. Graves
opinion, after which the patient was removed
10 the pest-house outside the city. 1t is also
stated that cOlOred child is sick and suspected
10 be infected with the fell disease. OF this ut
present there is no confirmation, but DR.. Men,
ger has gone to examine the child and to
arrange for its proper care ii the suspicion is
correct. He carries with him the yellow flag
which, ID is said, will be hoisted at the pest
house. The doctors are reticent in regard to
the cases, but from what can be learned il
appears that these are the only cases. The
medical opinion is that the contagon to the
guest of the hotel hes been occasioned by bag
gage or clothing from the FL PasO district, in
which smallpox has been unusually prevalent
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
RAILROAD LANDS
Withdrawals of Grants to them Declared
to be In operative.
causes.

Withdrawals of Grants to them Declared
to be In operative.
WASHINGTON, January IS.-The secretary
of the interior has decided question Of much
importance to settlers on lands within the linn
its of railroad grants, where settlements have
been made after the withdrawal of the lands,
and before the date of the definite location OF
the road. The secretary holds that such with
drawals are imperative against the settlers who
are:protected by the statutes up to the time the
completion of the road is fixed. 1t appears
that preliminary Withdrawals have generally
been made in years past for the benefit OF
land grant railroads, before the definite loca-
ton of the roads, and that settlement rights
have been excluded from withdrawn lands
A large amount of land has been Withdrawn
for the Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific,
Atlantic and Pacific, Texas Pacific and New
Orleans and Pacific roads. Secretary Teller S
decision opens such lands to settlement and
entry under the homestead and preemption
laws of the United States.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
VIII ERE, is ELIZA :?
The Cry OF n Dying Father Deprived Of
the Presence of His Daughter.

Eliza Cupton, fourteen -year-old girl, the
daughter of respectable parents living at the
other side of San Pedro creek, has been miss
ing from home four days. and all efforts of the
police and friends have failed to trace her pres
ent whereabouts All that can be learned is
that she was seen on Wednesday i'm company
with Eva Forsyth, demi-monde, riding i'm a
hack driven by John Desite. They went to the
second Mission church, where Delsite and Cup
ton took Il walk in the woods. The party then
drove back, leaving Eva Forsyth at her resi-
dence, and since that time no trace can be OBJ
tanned of either the girl or Desite, beyond 4
rumor that Delsite has taken the girl to an i'm
proper house in the city, which cannot be
verified.
The father of the girl is in the last stage of
consumption, and the anxiety and sorrow this
event has occasiOned is said to endanger his
life
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
GENERAL AND PERSONAL.

Over 100000 names are on the rolls Of the
pension office.
The auction sale of pews in Beecher's
church Tuesday night netted $4,000.
Tow Lee, the Chinese deputy sheriff of
New York city, is worth $500, 900.
One of the sons of the Prince of Wales is to
be given an ecclesiastical training.
Secretary Chandler has sent his oldest son
to Dakota to grow up with the country.
John Bright will deliver his rectorial adj
dress to the students OF Glasgow University
on March IL, and on the following even
ing will address public meeting in that
city.
The statistics of the census show that a, 900
persons in New York earn their living by
working between shutdown and sunrise. Those
engaged on morning newspapers form con-
siderable percentage of the whole.
Some time ago very innocent young lady
paid visit to lady friend, who, few DAYS
before. had presented her good man with
son. She had, of course, to see the baby.
After looking hard at the little stranger for
some time, she remarked: "Dear me, Mag
gle, how sunburnt il is.
Mr.. William H. Vanderbilt, who gave up
last week his intended trip to Cuba and
Mexico, is now organizing one of the most in
teresting and enjoyable expeditions ever made.
lie proposes leaving New York at the end OF
the month in special train of FIVE palace cars
thoroughly fitted out for a four weeks trip to
the Pacific coast and back. He will take
with him his own family and some intimate
friends. They will go to California by the
new Southern route, through Texas and return
by the Central Pacific.
Mr.. Wexel, of New York, who has under
taken to supply the Mexican government with
81, ooo, 900 in nickel coins, has left that city
for Mexico. His machinery is already in that
country, and the coinage of 1, and cent
nickel pieces is well under way. Mr. Wexe
has also contracted to supply the Mexican
government with complete outfits for several
iron and brass foundries to be established
near the gull, and several for the Pacific coast.
The machinery for these will be shipped
within the next two weeks.
Judge Wylcy, OF Washington, who is pre-
siding in the star route trials, is becoming
very impatient over the hair splittings of
counsel. He exclaimed on Thursday last.
after the usual squabble over a minor point
had begun al have never seen the liberty of
speech abused as il has been in this case.
Everything, even the smallest pin.head, gives
rise TO argument, and as often as that pin
head arises it is reargued. We shall none of
us survive the trial il il continues. | can't
open my mouth that there is not objection"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
MISCELLANEOUS ELEGRAPHICN NEWS.
A Noted Indian Dead.


WASHINGTON, January IS.--The secretary
OF the navy has received message from En-
sign Hurt announcing the death, by small
pox, OF Anequin, one of the Alaskan Indians
OF the Jeanette crew.
Collector Haynes and the Smugglers.
WASHINGTON, January I8.-Secretary Fol-
ger has referred the case of Collector HAYNES,
OF Brownsville, Texas, and Special Agent
Barnly. with instructions to make full in
vestgation of the charges, the most serious of
which is collision with smugglers.
Relief for German Sufferers.
BERLIN, January IS.-In the Reichstag,
to-day. the president announced that he had
received from Germans residing in St. Louis
and Louisville 10000 marks and 10 900 marks
for the distribution to the sufferers from the
floods. DR. Kapp proposed to express to
the honors the thanks of the house, which
was agreed to with loud applause.
Railroad Rumors.
LAREDO, January I8.-Gen. G.. Clinton
Gardner, manager Of the Mexican National
Construction company, came in this morning
via the International and Great Northern, in
a magnificent palace car. The air is full of
rumors concerning railroad improvements and
changes, and it is now confidently believed
that work will be resumed on the Mexican
extension Of the Information at once.
Carp for San Antonio.
DALLAS, January ISL. F. Ellis, United
States fish commissioner, and party, arrived
here to-day in special car with some fifteen
thousand German carp, on their route of dis
tribuhon. He leaves Sunday for Corsicana,
and will visit Austin Tuesday, San Antonio,
Thursday, and from there go to Galveston.
The car has been built specially for the keep
ing of the fish, and is study for any one,
and worth while seeing.
Expressmen's Convention.
BALTIMORE, January I8.-The convention
OF the expressmen's Mutual Beneficial asso-
citation re-assembled to-day, when resolu-
tons were presented and adopted of condo.
lence with the families of Edward s. Sanford.
late vice-president of Adams Express COM
pany, and Henry Kip, late general manager
OF the United States Express company. S.
M. Shoemaker was reelected president, with
the following among the executive commit
tee: w. G. Yates, of Cleveland, and T. l..
Hudson, of Pittsburg.
Shot Because Disreputable.
ST. LOUIS, January IS.-About six O'Clock
this evening Elihu Palmer, a printer in
the employ of the Great Western printing
company, met his wife on Tenth street, be-
tween Pine and Chestnut streets, dragged her
to an alley close by, and shot her in the neck
with revolver. He then put ball into his
own head. The woman was only slight "
hurt, but Palmer, who was taken into store,
and sent thence to the city hospital, is said
to be MORALLY wounded. The ball struck the
brain just behind the right ear. Palmer says
he shot his wife because she left him and en-
tered a disreputable house, but the woman
says he had no cause whatever for the act.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19

wonders what right those Americans have here.
have met several stock buyers who are on
the lookout for mules. and saddle ponies.
There is a great deal of sickness from colds
in both Laredos. Several old San Antonians
had to go home to get well. 1t is thought to
be the sudden change in the weather. Your
correspondent has been on the verge OF
pneumonia, but by the kind attention Of DIR.
G. S. Williamson, is once more on his feet
and able to talk "Tight" and watch the be-
havior of few of the Laredoites. have
been asked several times about our Laredo
letter, why one was not in every days paper.
They don't think newspaper reporter on hit
to get sick. He has got no privileges.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
A Crank In Boston.

Boston, January Is.-The Mayors clerk
sent to the postofice this morning for letter
retained there for postage. The letter was
postmarked January Is, and read as follows:
Mayor Palmer--l am going to kill old Gov
ernor Butler in live months and twenty
eighth days from to-day, Then l will choose
you for Governor of old Massachusetts,. /
sent him warning; have sworn it.
CHARLES GuITRAU, II,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-19
ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.

ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
FRIDAY Fledermous, CThe Bat Opera sby
Strauss.
SATURDAY MATINEE-Parisian Life.
SATURDAY EVENING BY request, BOccaccio.
@tNDAY-Gestinge in her best part, Three
Pairsof Shoes
MDSDAY-Mardi Gras; or, Captain Nicol.
For particulars see programmes. Reduced
prices of admission.
Scale of prices Reserved seats, Sl.j0 and
SI.0O. according to location; general admSsi ion,
81 90: gallery, scents. Matinee prices as usual.
Sale of seats will commence Thursday morn
ing ut Risghe's. l-l5-n
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13
d & A T HIS !.

SHERWOOD.-On Monday, April 9th, 1888, Of
paralysis Of the heart, Mrs. Ann Sherwood in the
saith yeaI Of her age.
Mrs. Sherwood was born on January lith. 1900
and has been one Of the prominent women Of
Milford. She joined the Methodist Church when
in her ninteenth year, and has been consistent
christian ever since; aperiod ofG4 years. She was
married early in life to Mr. jesse Sherwood, who
died many years ago. She was always noted for
her hospitality toward the ministers Of her church
her door was always open to them free Of charge
and her table loaded to please their appetites. For
the past few years she has had q pleasant home
with Mrs. E. B. McColey of this town, and at her
home Mrs. Sherwood passed peacefully 70 her long
rent The remains were placed beside her husband
in the old N. E. Cemetery.
ARCHER.-On Wednesday. April 11th, 1888, OF
consumption, Mrs. Annie F.. wife Of Mr. Albert
Archer, OF this town. in the 23rd year Of her age.
Mrs. Archer had been married one year last Feb
ruary aud IN her br.ef married life her high social
qualities endeared her not only in her own family.
but drew to her many warm friends who esteemed
It pleasure to know her. Her remains will be in.
TERED in the Odd Fellows Cemetery this afternoon
ut O'Clock.
LoFLAND'-On Thursday morning. April 1sth
1888, Elizabeth Lofand, wife Of Parker Lofand,
aged rs years
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The Superior Court and Court Of General
Sessions opened Monday morning at 10 O'Clock
in Georgetown. The Grand Jurors were drawn
and J. A. Evans was excused TIL Wednesday
Edward Norris, J. c. Cendaniel and 8. W.
Kinder were excused. At the afternoon
session the case Of the State VS.. Thomas Wells
and John B. Wells, for assault and battery against
one Fosque. was called. The defendants
through their counsel. A. B. Robinson, pleaded
guilty and were each fined S. and costs. In the
case Of the State VS.. John H. Wilthank, charged
with assault and battery on Dr.. Joseph A. Con.
we'll, the defendant was fined $40 and costs.
The only case on the civil list was trisd, all the
rest being continued, referred or othe rwise
disposed Of. In the case Of SOuthey L. Truitt vs..
Zadoc n. Smith; being an action for seduction,
defendent plead guilty to the charge, laid in the
declaration and judgments. was upon an inqu
stion at bar. given against the defendant IN the
sum Of one thousand dollars and costs. Court
then adjourned until Tuesday morning.
TUESDAYS SEssION.-COurt met at 10 O'Clock,
and = small crowd was ia attendance.
The Grand Jury presented to the Court a reso-
Iution requesting the Levy court to have ar.
ranged a suitable retiring room for the court.
also to have coat and hat racks placed in the
Grand Jury room.
The civil suit of DR.. Jos. A. Conwell vs.. John
H.Wiltbank for dana ges sustained by reason Of
the assault and battery TO the indictment for
which he plead guilty on Monday was then
commenced. The case was ably argued for the
plaintiff by Messrs. Robinson and White, and Moore
for the deiendent. During the argument Count
adjourned until 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
WEDNESDAYS SEsslON.-Argument was con.
cuded III the case Of Conwell VS.. wiltbank, and,
after being charged by the Chief Justice, the jury
retired, returning after au absence of an hour
with a verdict for the plaintiff for $515 and costs
At noon the Grand Jury was discharged having
had under consideration only fifteen bills, OF
which seven were ignored. Court then adjourned
uutil Thursday morning, at which time the case
of Clark, coloTed-fOr the fatal Stabbing Of
Mason-cOlored-at Milton, last fall was heard
The Grand Jury having found bill against him
for Aanslaughter.
Il is thought by mauy that the sentence will
not be pronounced on Halett until Friday, after
which, Court will adjourn sine die.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13
rREnERICA LETTER.

EDs. CHRONICLE; The Milford Bard has beauti-
fully said that to
April showers May owes her hOweFs"
and tonight as pen this to you the gentle rain is
descending, and the fields look verdent underits
benign influence Our town is regaiuing its accus-
toned status: the Orutorio Of Esther is thing Of
the past, and the young folks are looking to the
something thafcomes noxt-I presume it will be in
the shape Of a Dramatic association and the young
hoods may enter into 1t with the zeal Of Ned For
rest or Edwin Booth. Shakespeare has given food
enough for their literary sustenancs, and we will
cit as critics to see how they thrive upon It.
shad have made their appearance in our creeks,
and John HendrixsOn disposed Of the first pair At
rs cents. They now md purchasers at 10 cents
less than the above figures.
At the rendering Of the OrstoriO Of Esther We
noticed the cheerful face Of W. John Gray Eaq.,
with his many Milford friends. Mr.. G. is kindly
welcomed here, and we hope that be may long con
tinue 10 be an attendant Of our many amusements.
CYRUS.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13

STAYToNsVILLE. The Debating
Society" meets every Tuesday even
ing. At the last meeting it was
ResOIUed, that woman has more in
fiuence over the mind of man than
money"
The subject was handled in a very
creditable manner. Mr.. N. Johnson,
J. H. johnson. w. Simpson and w.
f. HOey were the debateTs.
There is an effort to have a new
school district made here, in order to
get a new school house in the place
1t is opposed by a majority of the resi-
dents Of this district. and was defeated
before the Levy Court at Georgetown.
1t was then carried TO the Legislature,
and as the division is merely party
question there is but little chance of
its passing.
Miss Cloak, of Denton, Is visiting
Mrs. Trazzare.
Mr.. Jas. A. Trazzare, formerly of
Pennington, has opened a general
merchandise store in this place.
I. (. Satterfield is visiting his par
ents.
There is some talk of purchasing al
organ for the church, and there is but
one man who opposes il. He should
be laid away to exhibit at the next
National Centennial.
A grand wedding is soon to take
place In this vicinity. DAISEY.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13

Satins of eighteen colors
have come at $I.25. AL
ready we had satins at rs
cents and 81 of about the
same number Of colors.
There is something very
singular in the colors Of this
season; and the singularity
shows in satins quite as
markedly as in anything.
Gros de Suez (Gros de
Londres is the very same) is
a hne-ribbed silk with a
heavy rib here and there.
The effect is rather Of heavy
ribs made apart upon a fiat
surface. One of the new
silk fabrics, which seems
likely to be a favorite. In
the new colors, of course;
$I.35.
More of the same $I.25
black rhadame for 81.
Next-outer circle. south entrance to
main building.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13

While travelling on tine Junction B Bres kwater
Railroad This week. we overheard conversation
bet,yeen two travelling men. One said, my expert
ence on the Peninsula has covered a period OF
twenty years, and in that time have seen many
tbe ereatest Improvement have noticed Of late y,
The great improvement in the hotels, and smoot .
Hotei In Milford is the beshone on the peninsula.
This Is bnt a small item ofthe many eomplement5
paseed ca SmootG Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13

Mr.. GEORGE HOLMES will start an
incubator in Milford. It is proposed
by him to make this business extensive
by offering to hatch chicks for farmers
at a very moderate sum, thus saving
the time occupied by the hen in hatch
ing by the natural process and also the
time that it usually takes to rear her
young. The extra amount of eggs
layed by this great saving in time,
will (he claims) more than TecOmpense
owners for their cost and trouble.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13

SEVERAL business men in North
Milford are negotiating for the pnr-
chase of small gas machine, with
which they propose to make gas to light
their places of business. The cOmPa-
nv guarantee that the cost of the gas
will not be over $3.50 per thousand feet.
This of course does not include the
first cost of the machine, which will
he about $500,
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-13

THE back streets of Milford are well
lighted with gasoline and many are
the words of cOntentment with the i'm
prOvement, with both light and the
time they burn. They are in strong con-
trast with the little yellow, sick-lOOk-
ing blaze of the coal oil lamps burning
temporarily in the lanterns where gas
is used. The residents along those
thoroughfares complain loudly at the
nuisance. They now know how the
"shoe pinches" in the light business.
If the Gas works do not resume opera
tions at an early day the town should
put gasoline into every street lamp in
Milford.