San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-19
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS.
The Hancock Trial-Free Bridge Celebra,
tion-Drowned Other Notes.


tion-Drowned Other Notes.
Editor San Antonio Light.
AUSTIN, June ls.-All of Austin has been ex.
cited to-day over tue celebration of the free
bridge opening. The following programme
was carried into effect:
The two military companies of this city, the
Austin Greys and the Texas Rifles, met al
O'Clock, a. m, and headed by the Austin Man
ming Rifle band, marched down the Avenue to
the bridge, where salute was fired by the
military companies from both sides of the
river alternately. A 1880 County Judge Full
more delivered Il short address, in wgich he
declared the opening of the free bridge. Fol
lowing hr. tullmOre were Hon. j. Il. Brack-
enridge, Hon. Felix Smith and Mayor Robin
son, each of whom made short and apprO'
The bridge was beautifully decorated with
arches of eyergrcens, suspending from each
of the beams, and standing upright on
every steadying was a United States flag, way
ing i'm the air. The sight was beautiful one.
The principal feature of the occasion was
the dinner, which was declared open to be de-
voured, at l:l5 2. IN, and il proved TO be such
feast AS would have done Justice TO an cpl
curian taste.
In the afternoon addresses were made By
Judge Hancock and Judge Terrell.
After the addresses closed, the procession
was formed and marched over the bridge to
Fairyiew park, where a day was spent in the
many pleasures 4Iitabe for such an occa-
sion.
Fire works, music and dancing were each
enjoyed, which concluded the celebration.
DROWNED IN THE COLORADO.
Yesterday afternoon, about O'Clock, the H.
year-Old son Of Mr.. Henry Bastian,
delivery clerk al the postOtlice, while
bathing in the river south of the bridge
with some companions was drowned. II
seems that two OF the boys who were bathing
got into deep water and were fast sinking
when Charlie went to their rescue. and in try
ing to save them, became exhausted and could
not get out and soon sank the third time to
rise no more. The other boys who were sink
ing were rendered timely assistance by Hn-
other boy of the grOupe and were thus
saved from being drowned,
MessTs. william DOdsOn, A. J. Stewart and
George Hutchinson went out to search for the
body of the boy who had drowned and at
about o'clock Mr.. DOdsun found the life
less body, which had been buried In wateTy
grave.
The funeral services took place from de-
ceased's parents residence this evening at
o'clock.
The heads aud clerks of the state depart
ments were or after II o'clock to spend a
pleasant time at the celebration. Hence no
news of Importance from those quarters.
The business houses of the city were most
all closed to-day, to observe the celebration:
Tomorrow the county convention will be
held at the courthouse, for this county.
Much fun is expected to be had.
Comptroller Swain returned from his "trip
TO north Texas this morning. He looks as If
he had had lots of fun.
Last night at Turner hall the students closed
the exercises of the present commencement,
with a ball. The affair was a most enjoyable
one TO the many who attended IL.
After II sixteen weeks session district court
closed its present term to-day.
The colOred population are making grand
preparations for their emancipation celebra-
ton tomorrow in this city.
Another opera THE Doctor of Acantara'
is being prepared by the Austin vocal talent,
which will be presented IN about a month from
the present, under the management OF Aus
tins accomplished vocalist, Miss Fannie
Simpson. BRAD.