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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15

IT IS claimed that what would have been a
formidable revolution, in the State Of Tamau-
lipas, Mexico, few weeks ago, was easily
suppressed by reason Of the quick means of
transportation Of troops by rail, to the scene
OF instruction, and the authorities are well
satisfied with the benefits derived from the
railroads
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15

From the New York Star.
Ella Wheeler says, in her latest poem,
"Clothe me in rosy light" However such a
costume might become the fair author,it would
be quite insufficient protection in the pres
ent temperature OF society.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15
Not a Cook.

From the Philadelphia News.
A Mexican lady Of rank has hair two and
half yards long. It is a mighty fortunate
thing for the Mexicans that she is a lady Of
rank instead of cook in boarding house.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15
A Pest.


From the Chicago Times.
1t is said that the Colorado potato bug,
which once carried terror to the farmers, is
dying out. A worse pest, however. has come
up to take its place--The Colorado States
man.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15

SEVENTEEN MILLIONS Of acres Of govern
ment land were sold last year, the whole Of it
being in the West
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15

IT Is the Washington Republican that asks
the public to remember that Sullivan, the
slugger, has not yet whipped Mr.. Samuel J.
Tilden.
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HelOteS Rancho.
STANDARD STATIONS.

MAMBRINO HOWARD, (trotter) see No.
b. j. Treacy's catalogue, Lexington, Ky. He
is FLOODED bay, II hands high, weighs 100
pounds Service, SIS.
KNIGHT OF ST. LOUIS thoroughbred,
Ann can Stud Book, volume s, page 352, He
is q dark chestnut sorrel. Service, s25.
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IDLY Helotes. Tex.
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15

AT A meeting held at Sewanee, Tennessee,
recently, by the Southern Bishops OF the
Episcopal church Of the United States, to dis
cuss the relation Of the colored race in the
South to the church, it was determined to
submit to the general convention of church
in October mex, the importance Of some gen
eral movement for the education OF colored
men desiring to enter the ministry of the
church.
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M E * I Q Q

Persons desiring information about Mexico
had better purchase "'rhe Republic of Mexico
in lsS2," with revised and corrected map, by
Lorenzo Castro. Depot at Mic Tengg's Com
mcrce str ct San Antonio. Price per copy,
with man, 50 80. 7-2j-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15

THE small vote cast in this city on the pro-
posed constitutional amendments yesterday is
a reflection against its citizens touching their
interest in the good Of the State at large, and
it does not show the proper spirit that the i'm
portance Of the occasion demanded. II is
true that the time set for this election was i'll
chosen, and was sufficient in itself almost to
create the apathy shown by the small vote, for
with all the work done by the newspapers in
the interest Of the election, it has really failed
OF its purpose, for not one vote in twenty in
the state was cast, and the friends Of the
Amendments displayed as much indifference
as the opponents. But let there be a little
jim crow election for the office Of constable, or
some position Of profit and the sovereigns
cannot get to the pools fast enough, and the
day is not long enough for them to do their
work Of saving the country, which all goes to
show that this great American citizen cares
less for the provisions Of the law, and is more
indifferent to the propositions made in his in
terest, than he is for the most unimportant
official whose power comes through the ballot
box The returns are not in sufficient to show
the result on the constitutional amendments,
but it is to be hoped they have received suf-
hcient number ofvotes to carry them.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1883.

Entered at postofice at San Ant9nio Texas
~ second-class matter.
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Of his party to succeed himself in the great
place to which he was called by the provi-
dence Of God. II so, neither Withdrawing or
qualifying any part Of our present good opin-
ion, we shall oppose his election precisely as
we should oppose hat Of any member Of a
party which, to say the best for it, has been
over long in power. In the meantime, how
ever, let US eat, drink, and be merry"
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THE Louisville Courier Journal pays the
following compliment TO President Arthur
"There is popular impression that we have
in the White House thorough American and
a thorough gentleman. Whatever differences
OF opinion we may have with the party leader
upon questions of policy, we believe Mr. Ar
thur to be an honest man, who fills the Presi.
dental office in manner to make us proud
Of him both as the Chief Of the State and as
fellow citizen 1t is more than likely that
our paths If political Interest and duty will
diverge hence to come together next year in
close and sharp antagonism, for there arc
many ikelihoods that he will be the nominee
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15

SPEAKING of the Schleicher monument
fund, the San Marcos Free Press says: up
wards of 1000 has been collected in San
Antonio for the erection of monument to
the late Hon. Gustav Schlecher. 1t will be
increased to $4,000 in the city, and as much
more at least is expected from the other
counties Of the district. We are not aware
that any contribution has as yet been
raised in Hays county. She should have a
share in so commehdable an enterprise"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15

THE Pail Mall Gazette contains an an
nouncement of the discovery Of Noah's ark.
Some Turkish commissioners were investgat-
ing the question Of avalanches on Mount
Ararat and found gigantic vessel of dark
wood almost hid in a glacier. The nhabi-
tanis Of that region claim to have seen it for SIX
years, but were deferred from approaching it
on account of a savage spirit which was seen
in one of the upper windows. 1t is pleasant
to know that the ark is in good state Of
preservation. The Pail Mall Gazette adds {:
at is needless to say an American was soon
on the spot, and negotiations have been en-
tered into with the local Pacha for its speedy
transfer to the United States"
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TIE Terrell Times retrospectively observes:
Twenty years ago neither the Central nor
Union Pacific had been built. the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe was an insignificant
plug road Minnesota was thought to be of
little value, and Texas could scarcely boast Of
any railway worthy Of the name. Even as in
telligent man as General Sherman ridiculed
the idea Of transcontinental railway. The
person who would have dared to suggest the
possibility Of State growing up in the heart
OF the Rocky mountains would have been
deemed worthy Of lunatc asylum; no one
dreamed Of such thing as a railway com.
munication between Kansas City and Santa
Fe. Mexico was as foreign country more
distant than Spain, and even California wal
as remote as Alaska now is.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-15
Miscellaneous.
Time Card, in Effect July ~,
PULLMAN HOTEL CAR

through to 81. Louis without change. Train
leaving San Antonio at l2:l5 p, m. has Pullman
Palace Sleeping car to ToNarkana, where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-19
Investigating Architect Hill.


The special committee appointed to investigate
the charges against Supervising Architect Hill
held another meeting to-day and concluded the
reading OF all the charges On file in the Treasury
department. These include the charges preferred
by Hon. T. II. Murch, A. B. Mullett, Chas. Roberts,
and William II. Nicholson representing Manly
Cooper Coz, George W. Billings and Pou,son &
Eyer the liecla Architectural Iron works, OF
Brooklyn, n. W Mr.. Billings charges corruption
and fraud On the part OF Mr.. Hill In the contract
with Bartlett, Hayward & Co., for work on
the New York post office. He alleges that Mr.. Hill
always allowed this firm to furnish pipe or less
| thickness than the specification called for, and
allowed them TO submit without competition, sup
Elemental bids to accepted proposals for the con-
tlnuance OF same work at their own rates. He
also charges Mr.. Hill with ncompetency. and sug-
gests that he be suspended during the investiya-
relate to their treatment by Mr.. Hill in regard to
sse 05 x0'A rn9 sp ass sas Rest
havor on the part OF the superintendent In charge
Oh the building, which were accompanied by
proof These matters were entirely ignored by
the supervising architect, and never elected the
slightest response from him. The committee Will
not meet again until next Monday, unless some
thing should occur in the meantime to call them
together.
NOTICE TO THOSE INTERESTED.
letter has been addressed by the committee to
all the gentlemen preferring charges notifying
them that the committee is ready at their conge-
hlence TO near and inspect such proofs as they
may present In substentiaton OF the charges
made 10y them. The letter states as follows: "The
sessions OF the committee win be open to all VINO
may wish to attend, ana all testimony offered Will
be received and stenographicaliy reported. The
witnesses will be examined under oath, and any
that may be In the employ OF the department,
VINO, upon such examination, shall disclose any
frauds or Wrong-d0!ng by other officers or en-
plOyeS or the department snail not be disturbed i'll
their situations because of such testimony. Such
material to the proper investigation of the charges
VIII be subject 10 your inspection, and you may,
If you desire, be represented by counsel. The de-
partlnent Will furnish such clerical aid may by
required. 1t is the earnest desire Of the Secretary
that the investigation be full. open and impartial
TO the end that justice be done TO the government
as well as to the accused" The letter Is signed
by the entire committee.
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Alexandria Affairs.
for The EVENING STAR.


Corporation CoURT.-The corporation court re.
that the OF Williams VS. Windsor will be re-
tried, the jury at the last trial having failed to
agree. This Is motion upon forthcoming bond,
and tests the right OF Williams to collect from the
holder OF one portion Of a quarter square charged
with ground rent the whole Of the rent charged
OF the ground rent, not In writing. had been ac-
guessed in and acted upon for number OF years
The quarter square for which rent is claimed is
that upon which stands the residence OF Hon. d.
A. Windsor. formerly the property of d. o. Fair
fax The suit OF Burke, trustee, agt. Neale has
Denneson Manufacturing Company agt. Adams
by dismissal.
LIQUOR LICENSES.-Bar-room licenses have been
granted during the present term OF court to the
1OllOWing reStaurant:keeperS: Edward Hughes
George A. Appich, Thos Dewitt. Martin LaWIer'
1agO, Justus Schneider, Jane Wtlkerson, John
Cr1lley, j. c. Crlley, Henry Herbner, Peter Nc.
kenney, Jacob BorhauS, F. Schwab
REPORTERS NOTEs.-The board OF officers OF the
nrst brigade OF Virginia volunteers Will meet here
next Tuesday.-The Old Dominion Building AS
sociaton sold $4,000 at its last meeting at 20 This
Is now the average rate OF building associations
here.-LOr1llard'S yacht passed down the river
yesterday.-Rev. DR.. Dinwidde and Elder W.
A. Moore represent the Prince-street Presbyterian
Church here in the Presbytery OF the Chesapeake
Rev. A: p Keating, s. j., formerly assistant
pastor OF ST. Mary's church here, but now in
charge OF St Thomas parish. In Charles county.
Nd, has been visiting here for several days
w. Il. Fendall has been appointed administrator
OF the estate Of Elizabeth Taylor.-At the last
Nessrs. King and Johnson, OF Washington. par
ticipated In the declamations and addresses
The schooner George R Vreeland, OF New York
Is at Agnews ship-yard.
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The Trials of the Ex.DetectiveS.
LIKELY TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK.

District Attorney COrkhill arose In the Special
Criminal court this morning and said that he had
been asked by several persons when the cases
against the ex-detectiyes would be taken up, and
ne desired to give notice that he would Call them
after the murder trial set for Tuesday
hexI-the Anderson-Carr case-was disposed of.
MT: jackson said then they would be called
about next Thursday.
~, Inc court asked II the jail cases would then be
bet Se o1 tine tae way ana remarke9 that he would not
tainy insist that in the trials the prisoners in a
should have preference over those cases where the
part,es are on pail 1t was important, not only as
iateeI oI JuSlce, that preference should be Riven
the prisoners but also on account OF the health Of
,ne ,ne b prs1ness m the Jail becomes overcrowded
tne e1e nealsn OF the inmates Is endangered.
49,, DsaIlCI Ell AItOfney Corkhtll said that there were
% Oes 1eW nov IN JAN who are anxious for a trial,
ana ne unaeIs.ood that the case to be called on
aa MUnuay wo4id Oe very short o'a occupying not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-19
The Legislative Deadlock I'm Illinois

PECULIAR CONDITION OF AFFNRs-QUEER CON-
DUCT OF MR. RoOk, THE RECALCITRANT REPUBLI-
CAN.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April 19-The deadlock In the
Illinois house OF representatives over the Brad
weil-McNally contest Is developing peculiar con-
dition or affairs. The republicans can only muster
a quorum by the vote or every party man Rook,
the recalcitrant member, who was present In the
lobby yesterday, but declined TO enter the house,
and who left the state building In company with
familiar figure In Chicago democratic politics, Is
still an uncertain quantity. The republicans are
powerlesS without Rock, whose course Is ascribed
to various motives. IL is currently known this
morning that an attemIa was apparently made
last night by certain oemocratic members and
leaders TO induce Rooll TO leave the city, and he
was taken TO the Wabash depot, some distance
from the business portion OF the city. Two repub-
lican members OF the house followed I'm hack,
and after some words prevented Rocks leaving.
The latter is stated 10 have been In such mental
condition as not TO be a free agent. Rock was
taken back TO the city and followed about all night
by watchers from both political parties through
various disreputable places, and early this MORN
ing botn contestants were claiming Rock vote
The proceedings for the past two days appear 10
have not oyer-pleased the better clements In either
party, and to-day's proceedings are looked for
ward TO with Interest
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kilograms to The Star.
THE ILLINOIS DEADLOCK.
ANOTHER DUBLIN MURDER TRIAL.
THE DYNAMITE PRISONERS.
ONE OF THEM TURNS INFORMER.
EXTENSIVE STAMP RoBBERlES m HAVANA
THE DYNAMITE PRISONERS.
ONE OF THEM TURNS IEFoRMER.
EXTENSIVE STAMP RoBBERles m HAVANA.
WHOLESALE srAxr RoBRERIEs IN HAvkSa-MFN.

WHOLESALE STAMP RoRRKRIEs HAyASa-MFx.
IcAS DoILARs-FIRR.
HAVANA. April ia closer examination into
the accounts and OF the stock or stamped paper
on hand has disclosed the fact that the thieves
deposits its stamps have contrary 10 the n 81 i'm
preston, been operating quite successfully Post
age and telegraph stamps and stamped paper, 20
the value or nearly f2s0,0o0 IN gold. are mi ssng
The police are said 20 be on the track OF the
thieves, package OF the postage stamps having
been intercepted at the Matanzas post offlce.
The excessive amount OF Mexican silver dollars
circulating In Cuba causes a more or less serious
depreciation OF their value In several localities
The traders at Sanu Spiritus have agreed o. re-
celye none OF them for more than 70 cents on the
dollar
fire on the 10th instant destroyed six cane
fields on the Santa Teresa plantation, near Melena
del sur.
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Affairs i'm West WahhiugtOn.

DEATH OF WELL KNOWN LADY-Mrs. Marcis
A Johnson rellct OF the late John II. Johnson, and
daughter OF the late jeremiah Orme, died at heI
residence on SOth street, near p, last night, OF
bronchitis, after an Illness OF some weeks Mrs
Johnson was lady widely known IN this COM
| munity and universally esteemed. Her funeral
will take place from her late residence, Saturday
| at O'Clock.
INTERESTING EVENT AT DUNBARToN-sTREE1
CHURCH.-At Dunbarton NJ. e. Church Tuesday
evening the lecture room was crowded with peo-
pie from various churches here TO pay their re.
spects to Mrs. DIR. Kelley (now OF Baltimore), who
was to be the recipient OF beautiful silk quilt,
| which had been voted TO her by her lady friends
from other churches, especially Catholic ladies,
who were anxious to testify their love for one who
form In Georgetown. Dr. Webster, the pastor,
made the presentation in a neat speech, ana Mrs.
Kelley replied with much feeling.
prIetor OF the and planlng mill at the foot OF
3Oth street, had his right hand mashed In roller
OF one Of the planers DIR. Peter dressed the
wound.
The EQUITABLE BUILDING ASSOCIATION met last
night at Godiards Hall ami sold s., ,364 as follows:
shares at sl99; shares at 1886; shares at sI9Z
The organization is now fully organized and
THE TUG S. I. BROWN arrived from Whining
ton yesterday afternoon and Is all that was rep
resented tor her. Her gross tonnage is 6S.02; net
tonnage, 1874; length, so feet; breadth, Is feet;
depth, z feet.
Notes.-The college woods were fired yesterday
by some malicious person, and the flames were
with great difficulty extinguished by the college
employes.-See advertisement OF lecture, en-
titled "Houdinism," to be illustrated, at Curtis
THE Fish MARKET.-i,soo herring sold at 81 to
$40 per thousand; 400 tailors, at 81 to $3.50 per
hundred; 25 shad, at sl5 ts $50 per hundred.
CONDITION OF THE WATER-Great Falls very
turbid receiving reservoir. slightly turbid; dis
tribut1ng reservoir, clear.
PoRT.-Schr Active, Honvet, for Washington,
Shay, for Washington, cleared at Savannah 18th
inst
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Opposition To tIc scott Law iu Cinclu.

CIScINSATr, Aprl 19.-The saloon keepers asso-
clatIoa have formally determined 10 oppose by
every available legal method the operation OF
Is KNOWN as the scott law. which imp bSes tax OF
sso) year on all saloons where spiTituOuS liquors
are sold, ana 200 whore only beer and wine are
sold Ii is understood that the brewers and whisky
dealers Will join In opposition 10 the law. Their
plan VIII probably be 60 bring test case before
the courts as soon possible 10 try the constltu-
tfonaltty or the law.
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=. =. Cox i'm Town.
us CHANCES FOR THE spEAKERsHIp.

Hon. S. S Cox, OF New York, arrived I'm the city
to-day from Richmond, where he delivered lee
ture on "African Humor." Mr.. Cox says he told
his auditors that lecturing on such a subject in
Virginia "was good deal deal like carrying pork
to Cincinnati" "Stin" he said to a STAR reporter,
81 made the object OF charity for which lectured
$4,000, and received a grand ovation" on the
Speakership question Mr.. Cox feels quite encour-
aged. He says he will have the New York delega-
tion with him. and votes in the Wisconsin. vfr-
ginia and Missouri delegations which he did not
expect, but which have been pledged TO him by
letters unaSked-
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Two Little Girls shforofsr.nci and
0ufrEged.

WARSAW, IND., April 1.-TWO daughters OF Lew
Runyan and Ell Christ, aged 10 and IL years, while
out gathering Ylheo Tor The purpose of decorating
a school room, were accostcd 10y two rUf1ans,
chlOroformed and Gu ragged. The girls made their
way home, and now lie In critical condition
owing 10 nervous pr0stratiOn. The ciUzens have
organized a searching party, but there is no clue
20 The sCOundrelS thuS far