Henry Schmider arrived in Silver City Mon-
source date: 1890
availability: public-domain

Henry Schmider arrived in Silver City Mon- day, having walked from El Paso, Texas, and accompaned by two chldren, a little girl aged eight years and a little boy aged five. After arriving the little girl was given $1 by kind strangers, which her father took from her and spent for liquor. The children were taken in charge by Marshal Cantley, and turned over to the sheriff, whom the county commissioners designated as temporary guardian. The chil- dren were in a terrible condition after their long walk. They are being cared for at the sheriff’s home, and will be adopted, doubtless, by some good people.