San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-29
DALLAS LETTER.

To the San Antonio LIGHT.
Once more Lawyer Bob Seay's much
! abused, ill-treated client, Commodore, is
at large. Yesterday the two guards in
charge of the chain gang, who were at
| work on the pike, some two miles from
the city, were overpowered, one was
Knocked senseeSs by the leader of the
gang OF twelve prisoners, Commodore
Miller. The prisoners all wore shack eS
and chains. The notorious Commodore
secured the keys from the guard, took off
their letters, unarmed the guard who
lay unconscious and made for the Trinity
bottom.
AS soon as the news of The escape of
these prisoners reached the city and it
was known that Commodore Miller was
free, every one who could, armed himself
and went in search of the fleeing jaIl
birds. Although bloodhounds were car
ried to the spot within two hours after
the escape was effected the day was so
hot and dry they could not carry a trail.
A reward OF one hundred dollars is Of
fered for Commodore Miller or his body,
and ten dollars each for the others.
Baron Lionel de Palminy, son of the
Marquis de Palminy, of Cayeras, South
France, died at the residence of Mr.. de
LiDgua one day last week. The parents
of the deceased were notified by cable.
The father sent a ca6legram for 81 LOO
to cover expenses, and ordered the re-
mains to be semitic France. A local I'M
dertaker lett Sunday with the remains,
for Hoboken, N. j. From Hoboken they
will be sent by German steamer to
Southampton. Deceased was % years of
age, had been in Dallas but five weeks.
His fathers intention was for him 10 re-
main in this country five years in order to
familiariZe himself with our Ianguage'and
customs, and then, perhaps, he would in
vest in property in this country.
The Buchner'S Orphans Home is one OF
the most creditabIe buildings ia the coun-
try. 1t is brick building situated some
five miles in the country on the Houston
and Texas Central. Right now there are
225 orphan children being cared for in
this home. This building is not large
enough for that number, and fifty little
boys are compelled to sleep under a shed,
the walls of which are formed by stretch
ing awning. Two OF the young girls
raised in this institution attended the
summer normal school, passed success
full examination and have secured places
to teach. The home has cared for four
hundred until they were old enough to
care for themselves. These are scattered
over Texas: and DR. Buckner, the origi-
nator and founder of this haven, wants
to arrange TO give them reunion during
the fair this fail.
Some five years ago there was a ro-
mantle marriage thai took place on Ross
avenue at the home of a friend of the
brides family. 1t was a runaway match.
Miss Flora Henry,a well connected young
lady, being the willing bride of Mr..
Boren. All went well, her relatives,
being among the wealthieSt people of tn ,
place, became pactied. IL seems however
strong the ties, however ardent the for
mer love, it was destined not to last.
News comes from Memphis, Tenn. of the
unfathfulneSS of the wife, and the
scandalOuS tale that is told of her laisOn
with a rich man 10 Memphis is shocking.
To every beggar that appeals TO us we
have tried TO give unless tits too glaring
that he (Or she. Oftener) is a genuine i'm
pOStOr. In response to our inquiries, the
invariable answer Is, Il live near the
Union depot, have little children, can
get no work, etc" Our pity goes out
through orr purse till we find ourselves
so impoverished as to alarm us. A phi
lanThropic lady suggested the propriety
of referring these beggars to the Dallas
Charity association. We wonder we never
| thought of that before. Dallas has a
Charity" The man who has charge is
paid $50 per month to investigate the
needs and requirements of those asking
| aims, and to dispense this "Charity'S'
| money where needed.
Frank Hamm and family, after being
| quarantined in New York, are now domi-
ciled at the Denson quarantine station
| for twenty days.
| Miss Leila Cowart is still ENJOYING the
| Gulf breezes at the Galveston quarantine
| station. Miss Cowart is principal of ward
| school number one. this city.
| Rev. Edward WickenS was given a
royal reception by his pariShioners, on his
return from Europe.
| Theiladies' chorus for the fair are work
| ing very hard on their program. The
chorus contains about 81 singers. Those
coming to the fair are promised a musical
treat. In addition to home talent there
will be Liberette's band and Madam Dec.
cas- voice will once more sound in Music
hall to the tune of-nOt ''Old Hundred
but $500 night.
A Dallas man has received contract to
ship to Eddy, New Mexico, fifteen car
loads of poles and electrical material fol
line of telegraph to be built between