San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-20
MONTERREY, Mex, Dec. IL


whom | made mention in my last
letter, got through with the sight
seeing in picturesque Monterey, Mr.
j. A. Robertson, the general man
ager of the Monterey and Mexican
Gulf railroad, took them in a spe-
cial train to TampicO. When they
reached Victoria they found the
governor and staff, prominent citi-
zens and a band Of music at the
depot to receive them. From the
depot they were driven to the main
plaza, from there to the state CAPT.
toll, where an address Of welcome
was delivered and an introduction
to the leading citizens followed.
After the reception and refresh.
ments they were escorted back to
the train, while the band led the
way and played the national airs
of the two republics.
When they reached Tampico,
they found a committee of the
chamber of commerce, civic au-
tEorities, leading citizens and
band Of music awaiting them to
bid them welcome. After they
were introduced to the citizens by
Mr.. Robertson, they were then dis
missed for the day so as to give
them an opportunity to inspect the
railroad works at Tampico.
In the afternoon the city author
tiles placed the steam tug Tamasi
at their disposal, and they took a
trip up and down the beautiful
Panuco river. At night they were
entertained at the Casino with a
banquet and hop, and next day
they were shown over the city.
They were royalty entertained
while there.
After they got through inspect
ing the future great city,
TAMPICO,
the Baltimore party left for the
City of Mexico in Mr.. Mayors pri-
vate car, the "Balt;more," over the
Central railroad via San Luis Pc.
tosi, and Mr.. Robertson and his
party returned to Monterey on the
Sierra Mojada.
This morning they returned
from the City of Mexico via Ire.
vino, and at 6 p. m. they started
for home via Eagle Pass. They re-
ported before leaving that they
were royalty received and enter
tanned at every place that they
stopped while in Mexico.
APPOINTED.
On account Of the increased
business at the Tampico station,
the Monterey and Mexican Gulf
Railway company had to increase
tEeir clerical force at that point
On the 10th Mr.. J. J. Cook was ap-
pointed general agent at that post
and Mr.. G. w. Richard as local
agent.
MORE STEAMSHIPS.
On account of the increase of en-
ports and imports between Tampico
and New York, more steamships
will be put on. Yesterday Col. J.
A. Robertson received the follow
ing telegram from Capt. William
Johnson, the president of the
Johnston S. S. c.:
New YORK, Dec. IL, 1894.
j. A. Robertson, Monterey "First
OF January, 1895, will start the
Havana, Tampico and Vera Cruz
service with four steamers-week-
ly line.
Signed, JOHNSTON Co.
RATES REDUCED.
On the 7th. Major Jules A.
Randle, proprietor of the Topo
Chico hot springs and street tram
way, put tickets for sale to the
springs and return, at reduced
rates. The fare from any part of
the city and return, including a
bath, is only 80 cents.
LEFT FOR NEW ORLEANS.
While the Hon. J. A. Breaux, one
Of the associate justices of the
Supreme court Of Louisiana, was
stopping at the Hotel Topo Chico,
at the hot springs, he took a great
liking to Miss Sammie Hop
ping, the fifteen year old
daughter Of Mrs. S. M. Ho piping,
on account Of her ladylike conduct
and musical talent, and as he is
very wealthy and has no children
Of his own, he asked Mrs. Hop ping
to let him adopt her so that he
could send:her to school and per-
feet her education in music. After
several weeks of correspondence