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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13
AN ORDINANCE
To Regulate and Control the Storage and
Transportation of Powder ana
Other Explosive Substances.

Be it ordained by the City Council of the City
of San Antonio
SECTIoN /. Itshall be unlawful for any per-
son TO have or keep within one and one-half
miles of Main plaza powder or other explosive
substances, except as herein provided.
SECTION ?. Merchants or other persons may
keep within one and one-half miles of Main
plaza so pounds or loss of powder, or other
explosive substance, at any one time, be
exceeding 20 pounds over night provided this
quantity shall ut all times be kept in safe and
secure box, or canister, completely closed.
SECTION 3. Vehicles employed to carry pow
der, or other explosives, about the city for
sale or distribution, shall not carry more than
200 pounds at any one time, and said vehicle
shall be so arranged as to effectually cover up
and protect the kegs or packages from acct
dental fire.
der or other explosive substances, from
any railroad depot to powder magazines for
storage, shall not carry more than 800 pounds
mt a time through the city, and shall not pass
through any densely populated portion of the
city, but shall cross the river ut either the
Arsenal Street or Grand Avenue bridge.
SECTION 3. Upon affidavit being made before
the Recorder that powder or other explosive
bile material is being carried through or stored
ordinance 1t Is hereby made the duty of the
said Recorder to issue Il search warrantauthor-
| izing the City Marshal or other peace officer of
| the city to search the premises where said
powder or other explosive substance is al
| legged to be stored, and IL is hereby made the
duty of the City Marshall or other peace officer
| receiving said warrant to search the premises
| therein named, and seize and take possession
| of all powder or explosive material found
| stored therein contrary to the provisions
| hereof, and keep the same subject to the order
SECTION 8. Any person violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be fined i'm
| 500, and in addition thereto may be confined
in the city jail not exceeding GO days.
| Il. p. CLAUDoN, City Clerk. l2-lOt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13
Pound Notice.

East and West Houston streetspn the 9Th day
of June, 1888:
One brndle bull branded 20, connected, and
marked swallow-fOrk and under-bit in each
ear.
One bay mare bran led ".
One sorrel horse branded 4P, and contra
branded PV connected.
Which will, IL not redeemed b. fore sale, be
sold at public auction to the highest bidder,
for cash at said pound, at the hour of IL O'Clock
a. M, on the 10Th day of June, 1888.
N, Bids less than the amount fixed by
ordinance will not be received for any animal
put up ut auction, PHIL SHARDEIN,
Marshal,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Messrs. Sanders and Eberhardt intend Civ
ing grand entertainment on Thursday night
for the benefit of the orphans, which promises
to be a successful affair. There will be an
exciting clog dance between San Antonio
and Galveston boy for gold medal, an ex-
hibition of negro comedy, for a similar prize,
and other amusements. Professor Miller fur
nishes the music. AS the object OF the enter
tainment deserves support, and the character
of the entertainment is amusing, it is to be
hoped that Messrs. Sanders and Eberhardt
will draw good house.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Nice new cottage on Avenue b, offered at
$1,000.
Cottage of five rooms near International de-
pot at $780,
Two new cottages near Colonel Andrews,
Madison square, nj a bargain.
Small rock house near Connor's store, south
Laredo street, for $3.50.
Rock house, eight rooms and two lots, ON
North Flores 81 Get, for $1,000.
A very hand some rock house, elegantly fln-
ished, on San Pedro avenue ut low figure. A
very desirable residence.
New cottage near Sunset depot, $3.50.
. Two improved dairy farms near the city,
$1,000 and $4,000.
Highly improved stock or dairy farm near
town, $4,000.
Forty thousand acres In one body, river
running through it.
A go0d cattle range for sale at q bargain, by
w, H. Hilton, 20S North Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Respecting the offences against public de-
cency in Travis park, mentioned in the LIGHT
yesterday, it is only fair to state that the park
is now included in the beat of Officer link
who is an energetic and intelligent officer,
who are acquainted with link will know that
the work is placed in good hands, the only
difficulty in the way is that the officers beat
covers such an extensive area that he cannot
pay so much attention to the park question as
should be paid to it.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13
Administered
deceased.


Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of
weight in the back loins and lower part of the
abdomen, causing tho patient to suppose he
has some affection of the kidneys or neghbor-
are present, as flatuiency, uneasiness of the
stomach etc. A moisture like perspiration,
producing n very disagrecal itching, partic-
very common attendant. Blind Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the application of
Dr. Bosankos Pile Remedy, which acts directly
upon the parts affected, absorbing the Tumors
allaying the intense itching, and etfeoting a
permanent cure where all other remedies have
failed. Price 30 cents. Sold by q. SchaSSe, A.
Dreiss and L. Orvnsd.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13
More Horse Thieves Caught.

The Sheria of Hayes county has two men in
custody on suspicion of having stolen two bay
mares, one branded ] A with semi-circle
above it. The other is branded with semi
circle below which is ] A T, one of the ar
rested has brown hair, blue eyes, light nous
tache, is about 80 years of age, and weighs
I65 pounds. The other is Of swartly APP
pearance, having dark hair, eyes and skin.
The men cannot give a satisfactory account
as to how they came by the horses, and the
Sheriff is anxious to have them identified.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Among the latest articles just received by
u. Joske & Sons, Alamo street, are lace cur
tains from 81 20 per pattern and upwards,
beautiful patterns of Chinese silk at 40 cents
an elegant assortment of torchon and other
laces; fine German table linen in sets with
hand worked fringed edging; silk grenadines,
sateens solid and large figures; handsome mo-
hair summer suits for Sl0 white lawns and
Swiss dress goods with embroidery to match,
and various articles too numerous to mention.
Our patrons and the public are-requested to
call and examine these goods and get prices.
5-3tf, j. JOSIE q SONS.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

The undersigned, having been appointed
temporary administrator of the estate of Joseph
Schmidt, deceased, all parties being indebted
10 said estate are hereby notified to come for
ward ut once and make settlement. Also all
parties having claims against the said estate
viii present the same, duly authenticated, to
the undersigned, as ii is the order of the Hon.
Probate court to settle the estate within as
short Il time us possible
JOHN Il. OCHsE,
Administrator pro TEN estate of j. Schmidt,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

The labor question which has agitated the
North for some time, is now being seriously
considered here, and trouble is expected The
journeymen carpenters hold a meeting in
Travis park on Friday evening, between and
8, and, it is said that the object of the meet
ing is to consider the question of an increase
of wages. The timers are on strike, and it
is rumored that other trades are talking of a
similar movement.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

SAN ANTONIO January !, 1888
Drs. J. ]. & w. II. Tobin;
GENTLEMEN: Your Hepatizine has been
used in my family Tor over II year, and
can unhestatingly say II is the best remedy |
have ever used for any liver trouble or consti-
patton of the bowels. | would not be without
Il. Respectfully, A. W. HOUSTON,
For sale at Q. Schasse's and ClayiE's drug
store 3-2l-6m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

JUDGE WYLIE yesterday delivered strong
charge to the Star route jury. The jury was
instructed that it was their duty to find that
there was no conspiracy if the facts proven
could be accounted for by any reasonable
hypothesis of innocence based on the evidence.
A large number of prayers attacking the in
dictment upon the ground that it had been
drafted under improper statutes, and conse-
queutly erroneous descriptions Of papers were
testimony of witness who knowingly swears
false upon a material point was allowed, The
10Th prayer, clothing the defense with pre-
sumption ef innocence until proved guilty be-
yond a reasonable doubt, was allowed. Many
remaining prayers for the defense were re-
fused and the remainder withdrawn. A num-
Der Of exceptions to the charge were noted by
counsel ior defense.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Mr.. Park Doe, manufacturing leweler ana
engrnver, has taken store at 40 Houston
street where he will carry on the business Of
manufacturing and repairing jeweler. Dim
cult work and fine engraving Al speciality.
Trade work from all parts OF the State solio-
tied, and satisfaction guaranteed.
(3-2S-tf) PARK DOE,
No. 40 Houston street, San Antonio, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

This beautiful and shady pleasure resort is
again open to the public, situated as II Is on
the street car track and of easy access. 1t has
a fine flower garden, u beautiful promenade
under Il dense shade and tirst-class concert
every Saturday and Sunday evenings.
h-1hlm f. SOMNERs, PROPRIETOR.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

ABILENE, June .I2.-A wind storm about 10
o'clock last night, IL miles north of here, did
large amount of damage along the line OF
Dickinson and Clay counties. Thirteen
houses, barns and stables were blown down,
and several persons injured, including one
little child. The small village OF Industry,
Clay county, was almost literally destroyed,
every house but two being blown down. II is
also reported that WAKEFIELD, in the same
county, suffered severely. The storm was
accompanied by rain and hail.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

In Justice Adams court yesterday F. Ca
mile and his wife sued Y. Ortez on sworn
account, and we're awarded ST.
A. d. Brown pleaded guilty TO an assault
on c. J. Schmidt and was fined SIS and costs.
Leonardo de Ollos was charged with as
saulting Theo. Heiser, but the jury acquitted
hin,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Want of confidence accounts for half of the
business failures of to-day, G. Schasse, A.
DRESS and l.. Orynski, druggists, are not liable
TO fail for the want of confidence in DR.. Bosan-
kos Cough and Lung Syrup for they give
away, bottle feee TO all who are suffering with
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption and all
affections of the Throat and Lungs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

The proof of the pudding is not In chewing
the string but in having an opportunity to test
the article direct @. Schasse, A. Dreiss and l..
OrynsIi, druggists have free trial bottles of
DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, for each
and every one who is afflicted with Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Consumption or any Lung
Affection.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

How TO save money (and drugs by taking
Turko- Russian baths or Steam Bath for your
colds, rheumatism, dumb ague and all skin dis
cases. can be found at \. IILIANS
Corner Commerce and Alamo streets
Also, Hot and Cold Water Baths at % cents
each 4-9-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

There is not IA finer place in the country Cor
pleasure and enjoy ment than the San Pedro
Springs park The beautiful moonlight nights
added to the fresh perfumes of spring and
summer flowers, and the sweet music as rem
dered by the Spring band make 1t the reaiza-
ton of an earthly paradise. 5-l9-tf.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Furnishes clear, bright light, IL chrystal white
in color inodious and free from deposit or
sediment. 1t burns freely, does not crust the
wick, and is absolutely safe. As proof of this,
we refer TO thousands of families who have
used it for years to their entire satisfaction,
and who will use no other. 5-lS-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13
LOCAL NEWS.
DIad From MornhIne.

Mr.. Anton Stapper, blind musician, died
at the Cibolo on Sunday from morphine. He
has used the powerful narcotic for some time,
and it is inferred that he has taken a fatal
overdose.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

From torpidity of the liver or constipation of
the bowels, try Il bottle OF Hepatizine, DR..
Tobin's great liver medicine. Every bottle
IL guaranteed to you, ana your money refunded
If YOU are not satisfied.
For sale at Clavin's drug store, and by @.
Schasse. 3-2l-6m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Is not, as many suppose, simply water-white
$50 degrees fire test oil, but is superior to
water white, or any other illuminating oil
manufactured. 5-1S-1m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

Everybody from a 216 year old child to an extra
size mems suit ut Cohen Koenighems, y@
and All Main nlazo b-l4-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

The very latest in colored .bordercd handker
chiefs and neckwear at Cohen * koenigheim's
300 and 81 Main plaza. 5-14-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13
Young Man I

Shake that old suit and call on j. Joske a.
| Sons, Alamo street, and have them fit YOU out
| In one Of those handsome $40 suits. You can
match, 5-,}-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

The ladies are requested to bear in mind that
J. Joske Il Sons have Just received large and
elegant stock of kid gloves In all shades,
and novelties 5-3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

What you can get ut ]. Joske & Sons; The
best 10 suit in the state; the incest straw hat
| for the least money; most exquisite gents un-
/ derwear and furnishing goods, and at prices
| remarkably low. b-a-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13

One now house with three rooms, hall and
kitchen. For further particulars apply TO No.
G2i Avenue Il. 6-7-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13
California Red Wood


Lumber and shingles in any quantity to he
lad at both the yards of Ed Stoves Sons. 29tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-06-13
NIGHT SCHOOL.

BY teacher who has had Is years. experience
In Milwaukee, wis. Branches taught ENGLISH,
GERMAN, SPANISH, SPENCERIAN pm
MANSHIP, MATHEMATICS and BOOK
KEEPING. Terms liberal. Private instructions
In above branches. Also French ut pupils or
my residence.
~ ROBERT G. BARDENWERPER.
90 Viita west of South Alamo street two
blocks south of postofioe. 6-7am
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-10

The last remnant Of the break water
or Golfer dam at the end Of Indiana
chute was removed on Sunday last and
the work suspended for the season.
Some twenty-five or more stonsmasOns
and lAbOrers are busy at the inter sill
and stone abutnent Of the middle
gates Of the enlarged locks. The
stones being laid are from 6 to s feet
10 length, some 4 feet vide, aud 2 feet
deep, aud the work Of dressing and
handling is slow aud tedious. A thor
ough job is contemplated. and tire
quires time to perfect it, and the locks
cannot be in working order in less
than ten days In the meantime, the
old locks are the oaly means Of COM
muhicatiOn between the upper and the
lower Ohio.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-10
JhGeneraI Trade.


The market is nearly bare Of corn.
because of no receipts for sevaral
days. has stliiened the value OF this
cereal. AZ we'll AZ corn meal and tbs
80, - - - w. % ""N VIC
latter IS qnpted strong at SzoO per Dbl
Hay continues abundant and weak:
hr, REEL oh.noo sno.od ;.-...,-'-,
Ou' iiFi9 SHAnk ~ hoVe~ tu heAiss ~
other points, though the tone is strong.
and valuas baro oont;nuo rD.o,,loJ
=, -S - SS-'-H ~ u"so'Vieu'
WIN seant supply Offering.
FLOUR. AND MEAL. Family
Ao,r in single bbls a 5Oa5 Is for
fancy patents g bOa7 Der bbi, Cornm al,J
81 56a1 60 Der Dbl. ~ ~
FkKDSfUFFS--Corn .51aJec nor I'm IN
AXIS oats quiet At 3Sa4Oc In a small wav
bran firm nd gOa95c. nav 65a9Oo ner cNyl
for Western; prairie do 40a45c mar cwt
II VEtIFTA BLES-Potaioes from store
81 65al rs -per Dbl; onions 40 10
81 5O1oer bbl rs per quality: sweet nota.
loes - 0hto'C Tx mr. M Cabharn teoIo
per 100 head. go 1872 NsfNf7
,l1FRfTITSN Singia hills az anrlos - Ok
40 60 ner bbln ariesS snnlss Sis7c r ~, q,
quality; do peacbes 4a6c, Gran.
I'berrieS Ri heEbblT Lpn,6nl mar bov
a 30 In lots ana S5a5 5l in small w NV
Oranges $7a7 so per bbi.
POfTLTRY AND EGGS Cho;oo
old hens A MA N SeS 4 NN dnoer
old mixed AZ b0a& voupg a bos2
for small and from s2 o5s8 95 for des;ra-
bic sizes Eges 20c ner doz - 'O' N'''' ="
BUTfER AND On FFSE- Cootiro
butter 19albo ner IN. diary 1eeSIn &C.
medium 10 fancy; creamery 2ssS9c hit.
terine -l6afTr; country 6utfer i5s1ac.
cheese uicntinl, Hat factory esi0c. 4.
cream iiial2c fufl -do 1Se ronnd M
| lover. -
MEATS AND LARD-Drv sol,od
shoulders 5sEa5ISe per In. Do '', : !
~ to Ike do clear tx 70 7Ic'
smoked Shoulders. 6sSa6xc, d. crs 5sEa,
| nc; do clear saSJSo Mess nork ia
per Dbl. Hams scarce al 14lSai5c for new
| Rresk e.st bacon Ioilaiaata - a; NV .s
sg[asxe: bifbbls snd keSs sltasSlc ~ nail ~
1 sts6c, Ri nails VI bigbds 49,, Po ,
tettied ana poTc;,oS 'su''' 'A''Ao' "n'
O0FFkE-strongat oalasc per ID for
mo s1 anu 1 81 NO lot y l9US ssrs -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-10

II per Dbl and IS 80 for half do; vinegar
Ia III for wine and cider DO.
BUILDING MATERIAL Nails
y 90 per key. Lime, s6call Der bkI
Cement. 81 Zeal rs per hbl Tor E6ulivilla
81 30 for hosodAle. and y 5llA5 for Port
land Plaster, 81 50. Lumber, yellow
pine Scoring, US; rough framing, Sl4
dressed, $50 per N;lathing, 81 76a2 per N
shingles, t3a4 80 per NJ.
O0TTONSRKD, OIL KTC-Uottof
seed $l4 per ton; seedmeAl, SIC 50al9 pbi
ton and per cwt 81; oil caks. 81 oil, S0as6'
for crude 45ab4c for refined as per quail
Iiy.
LIVE STOCK Beeyes az 10 Alc
as per quality common u 20 Ike; milcl
cows with calves SO to 40, yearlings g
to 8 sheep 81 10 &c for butcher sheer
aud Slal 30 per head for grazing DO
Lambs 6a5lc for choice, and 81 5Oa3 q
per head for medium. Hogs
70 &C. rs per quality. Mules $l2
% 70 as per size, range from l4l 70 II
hands. Horses, so 10 70 each for Texai
and t75to 80 each for plugs and common
saddle and harness TO extra do.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-10
OCFAaER.
hV lsrHER @. RIGGS. EBIfoE CHICAGO fELRaRau
r....

IN trfHER q. RIGGS, EDIfoE CHICAGO TELEGRAS
l4 Glad summer : holillAy & done, 4 1.lst.
he landscape waxeth sober. mat
And autumn's bount .ous reign begun,
vi Cones now serene October tiNN
The hues that tint the wide expanse
Of forest and Of meadow
hoon less and less must lose their trance,
AZ shadow follows shadow.
A hush psrvades the rure Air,
Like silence following rhymes; r #
And farewell birds take wing for fair
And gayef hofal climes. ..f
Yet still ehirps low, in plaintve mood,
The crickets lonely Lutte;
And hoafsely braWl. down rocky wall,
streams which must soon be mute.
And so o clear October daysl
love Thy aeepening duns and grays-
1hy frosty heaths and dreamy runes,
~ steadfast stars and harvest moons.
Thy wealth q fFuit-thy yellow sheayes.
ana silent fall Of dying leaves
pa think how seon 10 dust mast turn
The hopes that nevermOre returnl
Over the wales
Comes the sound Of fails.
Mhile the thresher unbands
With brawny hands
The ripe and rustling sheaves.
NANAAh anu SUM
With inuiied blow,
The flying fail he heavesl
While the children laugh,
As they. watch the chat. IHl
70 light anu dry,
Fly wide and high DOS
While underneath,
From it, golden sheath,
Down rattles the ripened rye.
Now slowly through ~
Clear skies Of blue,
The cloud feet hoats
With H. silver boats M
And forest hues on every hand,
Lead POsay into fancy-landl
following beeehes aud naples red,
Scarce yet their gorgeous garb have shed,
But the sad winds sigh,
Through branches dry,
As If they dreamed Of summon dead.
50. brave October, though we raise
For thee no laughing summer LAYS,
food cheer shall welcome thee and thine.
with purple pressure of the vine,
And winter wassail Of old wine.
Aud long may life the charm retain
To bring thee to US Oft again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-10

.. $3.50 NuhhNAlip AAl1IlCdus HINHH Z"
LAT our election" said President
Hsdden, Of the Memphis Legislative
Council, the other evening, business
men almost unanimously closed their
houses on election day. Employers
and clerks rolled up their sleeves, and
side by side worked for the business
mems ticket. Not fifty people in the
entire city would now be willing to 20
back to the old system of government
or trust the city affairs to the men
who formerly had control" .r
%he experience Of Memphis tallies
very closely with the condition Nash.
vile is now passing through 1t is q
gratifying sign that Nashvilles bust
ness men are following the example
set by Memphis, and it is hoped thai
the result is eminently satisfactory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-10

To all Who are EaferlnF from Ike errors ana
indiscfetions Of youth, nervous weakness
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., I will SEM
4 recipe that will cure you, fRRE oil
VhAk9k. This great remedy Was discovers
~ nissionary In South America, Send
leli-addroaEed envelope 10 the Rev. JOsrFH I
IssAH. '''stiaR D New York City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-10

TuhLiO LkD0Ek OFflCEt
~ MEMPHIS. TEES. October 70. 1859. !
u Our local insurance companies
have lost about $4,000 on the fires
during the past three days. but the
ten companies have a capital of over
81 800, 600, therefore are still strong
financially, and they have the cash on
hand tO'settlo all losses promptly. The
local money market is quiet, and rates
on loans are firm at s per cent. Bank
erg buy cotton bills on the East at /
and 10 discount, and sell drafts on
New York at par, At New Orleans
rates areae of buying, and par sell>
ing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-10
The Memphis and New Orleans
M.E uo Railroad. BOO blt


The Louisville, New Orleans and
Texas Railroad Company has, up Ia
this date, IFS miles of completed road
as follows; From New Orleans to
Baton Rouge, 81 miles; from Vicks-
burg, south, "a miles; from Vicksburg,
north, 35 miles, and from Memphis,
south, Y miles. This leaves 100 miles
to be completed from Vicksburg and
Memphis, and 40 miles from here ia
New Orleans. Much OF the grading
has been finished all along the line,
and the laying Of rail is being rapidly
pushed forward. brr. >,
The road when completed will be
452 miles long, with Vioksburg near
the center, being 235 miles from New
Orleans and 2l7 from Memphis