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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
VIRGINIA NEWS,

Richard S. Ayers has been appointed
postmaster at Punsoteague
A military company has been organ
lied at Richmond, with W. r Moore as captain.
The membership Of the Lynchburg
chain-gang has dwindled te a single citizen Of
African descent.
The American institute of Homeopa-
thy will hold its next annual meeting in Rich
mond on the eth of June, 1882
The rolling-mills near Lynchburg, Va,
are TO be changed as to manufacture steel rails,
the ore for which is near by.
The trustees of Hampden Sydney Col
lege, Of Richmond, Va. have determined 10 elect
profeSsort 10 fill the new chair of English and
Bible studies on the Sd of August.
Mr.. J. w. Glenn was onITuesdav elected
cashier Of the Merchants National Bank of Rich
mond Va, TO fill the vacancy caused by the death
Of Mr.. J. B. Morton. Mr.. John Morton was elected
assistant cashier
Forty-se en- car loads of freight, origi-
mating al L-yEchbdTg, were dispatched from The
depot at that place of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad on one day recently. The average per day
for two weeks past has been about thirty loads
The farms of DR.. G. B. Strayer, in Shen-
sndoah County. Virginia, were sold last week as
follows: The upper farm" first tract, TO =. B.
Newman, for 5000; second tract 10 Israel Allen,
foi S7g75; the home farm. first part Isl acres, 10
r. Hoover, for $50 Fer acre second portion, fifty
FIVE acres, to J. +. Good. S5O.25 per acre.
At the Tobacco Exchange a member Of
the trade said to q Richmond State representa-
tive: % You see those four black men standing
over there2 Well, they have come down from
Louisa County 10 see tk'r tobacco crops sold They
are &c ebratod for making the best sun cured
prices"
At the commencement of Richmond
College, held IN Richmond, Va, on Thursday
evening. au announcement was made that the
funds had teen rovded 10 build the south wing
OF the college and decorate the grounds Il was
ed III p1r1ri Of
from Mr. James Thomas jr. and n Of 81 500
year from an unknown citizen Of KiChmcud the
trustees had bean ena5 ed 10 secure Drs. Brown
ana thompson 10 fl TWO new prufessorships
hhodes Massee, an old professor whose health mad
Te5toTed health.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
CLOSE CUTS

-IIot-headed young men rush 10 bar
bers for close cuts; while the bald smile like full
moons.
Why does a "baby boy" always re-
ecfve n hearty welcome in a family? Because it
never comes miss.
The Egyptian emblem of a snake
with its tail in its mouth was the earliest sign of
aswaow- tail.--Ncriden Recorder.
The wise printer leavcth the Albany
vote standing, but the fool pasSeth on disributeth
il, and setteth it up again the next day.
The estate Of rich man is hallowed
ground to the lawyers and they will travel for
miles to prey upon Philadelphia Chroniclc.
-" 1t is said that tornadoes follow the
line of railroads" So do tramps. and the visit of
one is about rs desirable as that of the other.
TOrnadOes carry off barns, but they don't set them
on fire.
A society maiden in Dover
Went out for walk with her lover,
piece of banana
She Stcpped on, and Hannah
In her knees ever after was - over"
The story is told of Mr. Sessions that
once, before legislative committee of investiga-
ton. he disclosed the rule of his life in diplomatic
politics. AT an early period of my career" said
he. a learned when went to suck eggs TO hide
the shells."-BHfaLO NctrS.
In letter from Paris to the Sun S. S.
Cox. the Congressman. speaks of the cxtraordi-
nary excitement shown by the French Chambers
during debate al have behcld scenes in the
House of Representatives" nc says, where con-
5uSion was considerably COMPOUNDED, and have
had pistols and knives lourishcd over my inno-
cent head" Yes, yes; but there was one scene of
Hproarious laughter in the House that discounted
all these. 1t occurred when Ben. Butler said to
Nj. Cox, blandly: "ShOo. fly; don't boddcr me =
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
PRODUCE MARKETS.
Baltimor. Genera. marL.t


BALTIMORE, June 25.-Cotton quiet: middling. lie.
Flour inactive but strong; Howard streeand Western
SUPER s. 50@4 Is; do extra, 81 5O@5 IS: do family
s. 5O@6 So City Mills super s. 5O4 5O do extra a
as % do family IS 7597 co. do Rio b ands IS 5O@6 81
Patapsco family, 81 Is. Wheat-Southern steady
and scarce; Western lower, closing firm; Southern
red 81 2O@1 26 do amber 81 2S9 81; No. . Western
winter red, spot and June. 81 26@l 81 Julysl 25S:
August, 81 232s; September 81 22I. Corn
Southern scarce but steady; Western lower, closing
steady Southern white, zoe; do yellow 5Sc; Western
m ans,e; s sf ana June 56sSSG; July S@S6c:
white 4O94lc; do mixed. s9@4Oc. Rye dull and lower
at 95cGsl 90 Hay dull; prime to choice Pennsylva-
mia and Maryland. ga 9O@ls 90. Provisions firm,
with fair jobbing trade demand; mess pork-old,
sl7 So new. SIS co. bulk meats-loose shoulders and
clear rib Sides none here; do packed, 7@91Sc; ba-
con-shoulders, 7Ac; clear rib Sides 10&c; hams X
@I2kc; lard-rehned, 12c Butter firm; fresh grass,
12ll6c. Eggs quiet at 14c PetrOleum-refined SIC.
Coffee steady; Rio cargoes, ordinary to fair 9z@lc.
Sugar quiet; A soft, 9I4c. Whisky firm at 81 10.
Fregnts TO Liverpool per steamer-cotton 1850
14d flour, 1Ss per liz grain, I'D. Receipts-hour
15l2 barrels; wheat, bushels; corn l5g $50 bush
els; oats 52l9buShes; rye 100 bushels. shipments
wheat. 50 200 bushels corn, S6,i60 bushels. Sales
wheat, IA, 800 bushels; corn, AZ $50 bushels.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
DEATH OF MRS. PAMELA SMITH.
Aunt OF Comptroller DeIano and Senator
COnSer.

In the glory of the yesterdays Sabbath
morning died Mrs. Pamela Smith. at the home OF
her niece. Mrs. J. s. Delano Mount Pleasant. Born
in New York, July 6. 1877. she had almost reached
the good old age of eighty-four, retaining to the
last her mental faculties as bright in her girl
hood. During all these long years she has had
many great SORROWS. husband and children pass
ing away, leaving her alone in old age; but through
all her life has been calm and peaceful. Possessed
of remarkable strength Of character and sunny,
cheerful disposition, she made friends of all who
knew her. Old and young have felt love
and sympathy for the good old lady, SO patient
in her suffering. and they will be glad to know
that her end was like her Unexpectedly peaceful.
Sunday morning she arose and dressed herself
and chatted awhile with her friends. Lying down
10 rest she fell into sleep quiet that persons in
the room knew not the moment of her passing
away Mrs. Smith was the aunt of Mrs. ]. W.
Buker and Mrs. James S. Delano, of Mount Pleas
ant and Hon. Omar D. Conger, of Michigan. AT
ter brief service had been held by the Rev. Mr.
Little, of the Assembly Church, the remains were
taken to New York State last evening in charge of
Hon. James S. Delano. deputy Second Comptroller
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
SOUTHERN STYLE,
Report of a Literary SOciety-NOt Too
FIOrId, but Just FIOrid Enough.

The following has been received from
Norwood College, Virginia under date of June p,
1881: At half-past eight p m. a large and fash
ionable audience Of ladies and gentlemen from
Virginia and other States assembled in the College
Hall TO witness the " final" of the Randolph Lit
erary Society. The president, Mr. o. J. Wise, of
Richmond, in an appropriate address bid his au-
dience thrice happy welcome. He reviewed the
short but brilliant career of the Randolph" al
luding with pride to the contests in which she has
engaged and come out victorious.
The vice president, Mr.. F. K n. Gardner, of Vir-
ginia, at the conclusion of the presidents address,
presented in a beftting manner the medal to the
best declaimer, Mr.. B. II. Wise. of Virginia.
Mr.. Wise returned his thanks in a speech, which
did credit to himself and the society.
The president next introduced Mr.. r. II. Cabell,
OF Virginia, the orator of the evening. Subject of
Grafton, stand Together Democrats, if You
Would Have Success" The orator painted in
flaming words the signs of the times in the South
He said: Il claim no vision of seer or prophets,
yet fancy that even now descry the faint dawn
OF that day when the Democratic party will rise
and shine, if they only:stand together" The ora
ton throughout reflected much credit upon the
orator and the society.
! The president then presented the medal to the
best debater. Mr.. p. G. Elsom. of Virginia one of
the bright stars in that galaxy Of speakers which
gives to the Randolph her glory. Mr.. Elsom, in
an appropriate speech, acknowledged the great
honor conferred.
Mr.. H. G. Randall, of Texas, was next introduced
as declaimer, who acclaimed 1.-The Necessity of
Resistance" by Patrick Henry. Mr.. Randall
proved that the " Lone Star State" can produce
sons that reflect great credit upon her
The literary exercises were closed by an address
from Hon. William A. Reid. of Georgia, the visit
ing orator. The distinguished gentleman pictured
in burning language whathas constituted "Ameri-
can citizenship" from the first dawn of liberty
down to the present day.
After closing address by the president the So
| Ciety adjourned, and the audience repaired todhe
dining-hall where the generosity of Professors
Seldom and Willis and the supervision of that
prince of managers. Mr.. AkerS. had prepared an
excellent repaSt. After partaking freely of the
same the merry party returned to the hall and
there trippcd the light fantastic" till day dawn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
REAL ESTATE,
The Official Transfers of Saturday as Re
corded.

Mr.. ]. F. Olmstead presents the following transac-
tons in real estate in the District Saturday. as re-
ported to him by the Recorder of Deeds:
CITY PROPERTY.
On street north, near Fourteenth street west
west half of lot 2l feet inches by 100 feetl square
g9; Arthur a. Birney, trustee, to Martin and Annie
On Ninth street west near street north; lots 26
and q az by SO feet square 395; Mary ]. Snowden to
Gertrude E. Snow, $500.
On Vermont avenue, between Rand S streets north
part of snblOts 10 and II l3 feet inches by depth
square 7 Michael McNulty to Edward C. Gill. 81 300
On Ninth street west, between r and S streets
north; sublot 20 go by SO feet. square 1885, Mary E.
Hardness ct vir. TO John o. Harmon. 500
On Seventh street west, near . street north; part
of lot L south 20 by so feet square Az George
Utermehle to Harry ]. DAILY and Mark Cunningham,
$500.
On New Jersey avenue. between and G streets
north suhlot 20 90 feet by depth square 64 Charles
Scroth to George Jeunemann, $500.
On Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and Sew
ent streets east part of original lot least AZ feet by
depth), square S3: William II. Mills trustee, al
Benjamin l.. Simpson, S5,20lS9.
On Thirteenth street east, street north: part
of lot Is "a by 80 fee. square 1910: Danu Bell to
Henry A. GriSwold, nominal.
On Vermont avenue. corner of l. street north sub
lot 81 S56 feet by depth) square 2l7; John o. Evans
to Eliza N. Prescott, Sl3,500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
VIEWS OF VIRGINIANS,
Other StraighfOut Republicans Who
Favor the Readjusfer Ticket.


Mr.. T. J. Fitzpatrick. of Portsmouth,
was the recent candidate for the Legis-
lature in that city. being defeated by only
one vote: says tbree-fourths of the Re-
publicaus of that city favor coalition with
che Liberals and to be freed from Boss"
Tule: he says there is a navy yard ring in Ports
mouth. under one Callahan, who publicly threat
ems 10 starve out Republicans who dare vote their
honest sentiments in opposition TO the Straight
outs. Boss CaTahan's management of the party
reduced The Republican vote from O36 votes in No
Telnher las. to 4S3 in the May election for a
straight out ticket advocated by Mr.. Dezcndorf,
loss Of nearly six hundred votes in six months.
Mr.. s. T. Nichols. of Loudoun County. says
large majority of The Republicans of that county
are III favor disappearing the Liberal ticket The
Endorsement of that ticket by convention would
make that vote solid in Loudoun.
Mr. J. J. Mcdonald, of Northumberland County.
Q member Of The Republican State Central Com
mittce. says that the entire Northern Neck eight
Republican counties) viii support the Liberal
movement, and thatthey are unanimously opposed
20 a straight-out ticket
! II. Van Auken, OF Petersburg, member ofthe
Legislature for two terms, says there are $500 Re-
publican voters in his city. and there is not one
bundled who will not support the Liberal ticket
there would not he twenty but for the influence of
Bourbon money and the efforts Of Or. Jorgensen.
Petersburg has been fO- years the victim Of the
Mississippi plan in politics until the birth of
the Liberal party. since which time elections
have been free The Republicans arc opposed
20 a straight-0ut ticket Lorgensen cannot to-day
III Petersburg, which he claims as his home get
fifty votes as delegate 10 State convention. for
he in no sense represents his constituents views
wishes in this matter. He is q deht-paying Re-
publican, and. Notwithstanding Bourbon vapor-
ing. he regards Malone and his party as The only
party which proposed 10 pay any of the debt.
Mr.. T. H. Lively postmaster of the city of Will
Harrisburg. says the Republicans in that city and
county are all in favor Of the Liberal movement
and opposed 10 a st-aight-Out ticket; that this
Liberal movement is just the thing to break up the
Solid South political power in the interest of
Bourbon Democracy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
A DaY OfEnInYmanf.

Little Annie Lewis, the wonderful
child elocuionist in anticipation of her near de-
parture, in company with several other we'll
known artists of this city, on concert tour of the
prominent Virginia and other summer resorts, III
vited number of her most intimate little lady
friends on an excursion down the river on Satur-
day last. The trip was made on the beautiful and
justly popular steamer Corcoran. Captain Blake,
the model commander and the favorite of the
children, did everything possible to make the
journey pleasant one, and he succeeded, as he
always does on such occasions. The li;te party
landed at Marshall Hall, where, after lunch,
the young misses enjoyed themselves by
boating, fishing, swinging, &c. They played
baseball, too, but they don't want it known. The
playing of one little miss would have beena credit
to and much above the average performance of
the late National nine. Shortly after seven they
embarked on the Corcoran, and were much sur
prised to find that during their absence the gallant
captain had provided bountiful supply OF ice
cream and raspberTieS. After satisfying their ap-
tites. they held an informal meeting, passed the
captain q vote of thanks and resolved that when
they were old enough to marry each one would
use her best efforts to secure for husband cap
tain of a steamboat Among those composing the
party were Lille and Ida Lewis sisters of Anniel
Helen Pif1erling, Alma Walker, Bessie Ashley,
Nellie Horton, Carrie and Minnie Lansburgh, Belle
Twombly, Allie and Mamie Draney, Lulu Twom-
bly,, Rena Sharpe and Jennie Goldie Wallach.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27

cent though the rate at the board has been OCCASION
ally bid up TO per cent for the purpose of affecting
the money market.
In view of the favorable weather at the West and its
erect on the growing crops-aso the general increase
III raroad earnings over the unprecedented earnings
OF last year. there being few exceptions also the large
increase In bank clearings at the principal cities of the
country, indicating good general busineSs-we are led
10 believe that taken with the large Treasury dis
oursements TO be made in July, the effect on prices
must De 10 advance the same after the 4th of next
dull market with small fluctuations.
GROESBECK & SCHLEY.
By Associated Press
NEW YORK, June 25.-Money easy at 21S931s per
cent on call, closing at per cent Exchange steady
at 4S4 to 4S4a for long and 4S6 TO 1861 for short sight
Governments generally firm and a per cent higher
for fOurs and ves registered. State bonds DULL Rail-
road bonds moderately active.
The stock market opened generally firm and higher,
the trunk line shares being weak and lower. In the
early dealings the speculation feverish and I'M
settled, and before noon prices declined 4 to per
cent the trunk line stock Memphis and Charleston.
and Northern Pacific preferred leading the downward
movement. This was followed by fractional recov-
cry but during the afternoon the speculation became
extremely dull and prices took a downward turn,
the decline ranging from 4 TO per cent the latter
III Memphis and Charleston, the full decline in which
was 3s per cent In the final sales there frac-
lonal recovery in some cases Boston Air Line pre-
ierred rose "a per cent Oregon Navigation declined
per cent in the morning. but fell off Z % per
al The close The sales aggregated S9 3 shares in
Guiding Canada Southern, 1880; Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western IL 100; Erie. 420O: Lake Shore
l4.5OG Memphis and Charleston 10,9OG Missouri Pa
cihc, 2l0G New Jersey Central 500; Northern Pa
enc, loo Reading, $40; Texas Pacific, 300; Union
Pacific, $780, Wabash Pacific, $500; Western Union,
1900
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
Excellent Rfne.Shootins.

At the military tournament rife match
under the auspices of the Columbia Rife Asso-
citation, which was shot at the Benning's range
Saturday afternoon, there were eleven original
entries and thirty seven re- entries The principal
scores were follows: Cash 50 Lauritzen, 81 Laird
81 Lieutenant Ross, 81; Atkinson %; Burnside, q
Woodbridge, % Harrison, &c; Frazier, "a. Mr.
Cash. Of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, was
awarded the first prize on a re-entry, and Mr.
Lauritzen, of the National Rifles the second prize
also on a re-entTy, he having made the best 81
The highest individual score made during the sea-
son in this match will entitle hesaeceSsfu shooter
TO the gold badge offered by the club.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
DISTRICT COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-JCsTIcE Northumberland
rs. Wheeler; judgment below affirmed. Thorn VS..
Tabert & McCauley; order for plaintiff 10 give bond.
Hammer & Bailey VS.. Douglass; motion 10 yuash al
Iachment argued, decision reserved.
CRIMINAL. COURT-JUDGE COS.-JOSeph Rodgers
and Christopher HuE-er; motion for trial over
ruled and sentenced 10 year in The penentlary
Stay of execution. Charles Branson, convicted of
larceny Second oense was sentenced to Auburn for
TWO years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
A NOTED CHARACTER.
Who the COIOred Keeper of the Treasury
Restaurant Is-His Wonderful Travels.

| Restaurant Is-His Wonderful Travels.
Mr.Augustus R. Watts, the aged colored
keeper of the Treasury restaurant. whom Assistant
| Secretary French wanted to displace and put an
exconfederate in his place, is quite an historical
character in his way; at least his personal &C.
| quaintance with noted historical persons enables
| him TO give many interesting "reminiscences of
public men. He was born in the vicinity of Wash
| ington. and came here in early boyhood. He has
acted in the capacity of valet, coachman. or SER
want in general for ex-President John Adams
John FOrsythe Secretary of State for ex-President
Jackson: Joel R. Ponsett, Van Buren's Secretary
of War: Hon. F. o. ]. Smith, of Maine, noted for
his connection with the introduction of biography
Benjamin Ogle Taylor, General Almonte, noted in
our Mexican war annals, with whom he went to
Mexico and the West Indies, and with another
Mexican Minister; also with Spanish and
Austrian Ministers. He travelled very extern
sively in Europe with Madame BodiSer, the
wife of the celebrated Russian Minister, whose
monument is in Oak Hill Cemetery. He has Wis
tied Europe three times-his most extensive trip
having been with the late General Hackstaf ofthe
United States army. He was for some time with
Philip Barton Key. who was killed by Sickles and
attached to the club house when Key made
the acquaintance, unfortunately, of Mrs. Sickes
Subsequently he was for a considerable time in
the service of General SickleS and Mrs Sickles
He knew John Randolph, OF ROanoake, and other
noted men ofthe nation. In late years he was en-
abled to obtain for himself by hard work fair
education, going through the common school.
Maryland Seminary, and acquitting himself cred
itably at Howard University. He has been
Baptist clergyman for many years. His
only son was killed in the war for the
Union. He received the best testimonials of
character from all the persons with whom he
lived, and has maintained the respect of all who
have known him. particularly in the Treasury
Department in which he occupied humble posi-
ton. while engaged evenings and leisure hours
in getting q common school education. He is one
of the class of people who have been called al the
wards of the Nation" and the fact that his only
son. the only support that he could depend on in
his old age, was killed on the Union side should
give him some claim to earn living for himself
and family as he does
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
LACKS PRAYER.

And when Jack prayed, as Oft he would,
He buublv thanked his Maker
lam said lie. 80 Father good!
Nor Catholic nor Quaker;
give each his creed, lei each proclaim
HIS catalogue of curses;
1,r,st in Thee. and not i'm them.
In Thee and in Thy merCics!
"Fargive me II, midst all Thy works.
No hint see of damning;
And think there's faith among the Turks,
And hope for cen the Brabmin.
Harmless my mind is. and my mirth,
Aud kindly is my laughter:
I cannot see the smiling earth
And think there's hell hereafter"
Tb0rIer0,t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
The ladies of Winchester Va bav,

The ladies of Winchester Va, have
undertaken the task of erecting marble head
stones at the graves OF the Winchester soldiers who
were killed in the late war, or who have died
since, and who are buried in Stonewall and Mount
Hebron Cemeteries. The wooden boards which
we've placed there years since are in very dilapi
dated condition, and in many cases even the
names are obliterated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-27
THE GREAT
1881

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PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
TO THE NORTH. WEST, AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK; STEEL RAIL 5000,
SPLENDID SCENERY 45 MA4GNIFICENr EQUIP
IN EFFECT MAY 16, ISL
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON, from Depot, cor
ner of Sixth and streets. rs follows:
For Pittsburg and the West. 500 a. m. daily with
daily, with Sleeping Cars from Harrisburg 10 en-
cinnaIi ST. Louis, and Chicago; 800 p. daily,
BALTfioRE AND PoToMAC RAILROAD
For Canandaisua, Rochester Buffalo, Niagara Fans,
with P3rlOr Car TO Watkins and the North, at 500
a. m. daily, except Sunday; Al $50 p m. daily. ex-
cept Saturday with Palace Cars 10 Canandaigua
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira, at1o3o
For New YORK and the East 500 1890 a M 200 1000
and 1O:15 p. mon Sunday, 2O0 D. m 1000 and lois
Limited Express OF Pullman Parlor Cars, $50 a. m.
daily, except Sunday.
at Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex
afordIng direct transfer to Fulton street, avoiding
For Philadelphia. 500 1890 M, ZOO $40 1000 and
lois p. m. On Sunday. 200 p. M, $40, 1000, and
LimIIed Express $50 a m. daily except Sunday
For Baltimore $40. $780, $780, 1870 m, and 200 40.
a. m. III 1870 M, 800 $40 SO 1000 and 1878 pm.
For POpe's Creek Line $40 m. and 4io p. daily,
For AnhapoIis, go a. m. and 44o p. M daily. except
AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
WAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHING
For Alexandra 100, 40, go a. m and I1:3o a. NJ,
4:2O, 500 p. m, go p; M 500 and li;3C p N On
For Richmond and the South, 7:CO and lilo
daily, and 500 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
and 1000 a. NJ, I2IO 300 500 roo and 9:I0 p. IN,
and 200 midnight. Sunday al SITS and 1000 a. ~,
and information can be procured at the Office
northeast corner Of Thirteenth street and Pennsyl-
left for the checking of baggage 10 destination from
]. r. WOOD, General Passenger Agent
FRANK THOMSON. General Manager.