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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-03-04
IiIR0lD TIME TABLE

.,n TEXAS CENTRAL,
gotsToN AsD nj Arrive "'' e.SS d :, M, M
l syS .:.5lii1 492ri RIP Pacific; -, -
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o.. AItonio Tr1ins' ron, ~,
fnys -, T.30 q. m Nii 7.,H,C3os.
NeE M. Arrive 80" 'yt a. ", w.
.,vs -. ~ o., an. Arrive ...lV'V p ia
l@'' NlctoaI1la. Arrive 80. S:45 p. m.
tavs 80. ''' t q, AND TENAs.
1lssouR,' ,t N city and St. Louis
~" ,,,. l m Arrive -... 800 a. M
re -; No 3 iID',6 AND SANTA FEE.
s..o" m. Arrive LII 80 p M
|tafs 49, Galveston Trans o.o -,
"a nm. Arrive ...' S'4p a. M
'tavs 49, IN m. Arrive ....' 5ly ~ IN
faSe 49, zap. m Arrive, -. w p Ut,
taw - 49,. \, and from Galveston irI
n, IT.. III depot u minutes t"iia - g,ns
Il 'r,5t depot 10 Hlhul's W. 'c,,,tS
rains have ana atI ,N stStsI II
IAN alone At the b,ls S,,'1,,,,
eryrgRyArioNAL & CT NolNIliEi'4S'
'-i' 8, Louis Trains. -
1o50a. m. Arrive ''-' e siV a. ~, M
fs il.pJp, m.i ATIlVe .''' DIV - '''
sNs Galvstcl Trains -.o-..
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lve '''' Wv Arrive ....l0A5 p. m.
5,,n and depart from Union
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.r, 40 g., ,,.-..,,.' ~ NN''1H
-, Ir0"'''' '"'hs' sa'd leading
railroad man to a reporter OF the Times
! Democrat at New orleans f,,, A.,
since '.b,it r,o,, 90 a., N"'
/ -. VI 'i'e prominent rallroad
t,le" connected with the lines west OF the
/ mississippi river are voupr men fuu Of
prolressivaness ana - -
mt. ~ eiiy' BY
i'' instance ne continued. MIR
A. S Dodge general traffic manager ~
| the Cotton ReI, s,.s,a,,, ,,tt,, ,,,,,,,,,.,.,.
&c. 80 "'t'' '0'''e u''i 'els
! ~ ~ LOUIS Ihough Mr., Dodge is only 81
years Old. he Is one of the most prominent
members of III. ,s,ptby,,s,,-,, ,rr,fa,, ,.
soci,t,,,, 80 - 1',','N i'''''e as
''O''' anu ~ considered by the iNFoad
! l5iks as particularly strong man on
/ traidc matters He is probably better
! posted on traffic classification than any
| other member OF the association, or the
/ cnare country, as far us that rs con-
] cerned. His progress IN the railroad has
/ been as rapid as that 81 any o. her young
| man IN the country, but entirely proper
/ Tomato 10 his ability. He commenced the
| railroad business as a clerk iu the service
Of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas road
/ in the general Offices ut Sedalia, Mo-
way back In 1874 OF 1876. lie was pro-
noted for general efficiency and / next
heard of him in ISL Then he was the
| travelling passenger agent of the Mis-
souri,. Kansas and Texas lines in Texas
passed int7 the hands of the Missouri
IN.t..f
Ben syslrfn and ,yag stofinnct ot TT
Texas, rs the chief clerk to General
htt.gil.E int agent ,, de;2rge W. LILY, p.,.
lines INTO St Iants No, Mr. Dodge Vent
to ST, Louis with Mr. Lily shortly az
lt'Wara ne reslEneu TO accept the position
lines Of The yis4Sr,i Pacid "' Win bcs55
quarters at TeNarlJana. Ark, Upon me
tslsnaLi.n Of Traffic Manager w. r. r be
,,sI,I Nm 90 o. tiS,,'s Us
ION, In ISS7 he r9si'1,,Ni -, ~ 80
fia,l a,J -, -.," ~ ~ t - b5a'I
rl ~, 80, .t1'I''. ',.,i
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Soc Ti'r lgtS 80 l\"u-
.p1,,f. o,'j ,,,-,..'...,,, ", $50 -!
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ma .T.yng ,t,it bl,a.,.t,,, I'M
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n,,,,.T,t ~ frnlrI', t,,rg,, ,,,,,,'',,,- ,j,,c
tt. r1tt1p r..7 ''''''N i''''' ~
ON T,ipe 1Sqs Mr. DoI,r. r,,e al..io,7
cl,air,,,.,, r. ~ - - ", "a W."
sn"iatjn b,, do,i. wv ,,,, H., IL "S-
lion. MS me cotton Dsit rlgpar-.,,,,,,ti fii,l
not want 10 lose bis srI,lcrs AZ an in
,,,rcT,aTt r., Bin, H., Az, ~ an .,
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IRA Ncp0RTAlYON For VETFR ANS
NJ. tr.,,..-,, 600, 49,, -,..,,,r,i ,,,, on,
ne ii"ust"" AN" l'H''7 '-'''''l N'i AZ
ways be relied upon 20 do the right thing
when called up5n hv the old war horses OF
Texas. The Following is n copy Of n letter
sent from the general passenger depart
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1u1r HOTEL ARRIVALS.
TIE New Hutchins House

Hates, -
'rsr day. -
s,nodsIet ,.S ana
= ,alel in all
4 appointments
!, he state Of
Id BiOer q
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apltol Hntel

|a-S Ez4 the
& tTAs no
IA d tie city.
fA.tHe cars to
4 irgan ts30ts
4s na. 800.
4adN accord
4 to p1ns
siGlG Prom.
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TKANsp0RTATNON rOR VnrNRANs.

TRANSFORMATIONS FOR VETERANS.
The Houston and Texas Central can al
ways be relied uron TO do the right thing
when called upon by the old war horses OF
Texas. The following is copy Of letter
sent from the general passenger depart
ment yesterday, which fully explains IT.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27
AT THE THEATRE.

There innovation the Lansing theatre Monday evening
separate according to the
two separate plays The innovation wasn't popular
audience will doubtless
sort with suspicion hereafter. "A Chip o. the Old Block
Cold Day the kind of farce comedies that used obtain
They shabby affairs fiat and vapd
talent a state OF much emphasized undevelopmen.
In "Chip o. the Old Block there a girl with
highly cooed hose who down the Pix Madg
Fairy, light and Her Miss Aa
Miss Crawford talks through her Why it that
of the lesser soubrettes talk through their
The nasal tones Of these charmers something
dreadful In the ordinary walks girls with
blue and golden hair who talk through their caua
ags and it is understand many
feminines get onto the stage.
Last evening the Dewey Haywood
Funke The COURIER early
notice of this entertainment
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27


INV Is JNE2E0N:9zN
IEH s7zssssG5,. :; q: .as::7
III TW |Ah Society livened up considerably this
h IW fls| week. it possible pace
I'll for winter has been The varions
N 49, events have all been characterized by a
IXME@ u spirit and dash that encouraging
V@WMNMS for those who contemplate the
giving Of entertainments during the
Mrs Ogens novel and the brilliant reception
at the Lincoln hotel last by Mr. and Mrs Charles Gates
Dawes for Mr. and Mrs Beman Gates Dawes and Miss Mary Dawes
were notable events of the week.
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. c. d. Traphagen, Sunday, a son.
The p c. f. social TO have Tuesday evening
L. Oberes postponed Tuesday
evening.
Bert Wheeler spent Sunday in city.
E. Mitchell city editor of the returned Tuesday
weeks visit in Chicago.
This week invitations received city wedding
Mr. W. F. Kelley, Lincoln and Miss Mary Mcclure of Mt Pleas
Iowa The wedding will take place Mt Pleasant Wednes
day. October 81 o'clock at the residence of the bride
Mr. Kelley will accompanied Mt number his
friends in this CITY, The cards read lat home after December
in Lincoln.
report engagement a young dry goods
merchant popular young lady resident of Quincy Ill.,
viousy referred The COURIER confirmed 1t understood
that the wedding will occur early in November
Tuesday evening the residence OF Mr. and Mrs. c. f. Yates
Dickens for the benefit of the First Presbyterian
church The OF this unique in the
hands Mrs. W. NJ Croan and Miss Olive Laa Mrs c. Ladd
rendered valuable assistance The entertainment pro-
nounced particular -Four representations from
Dickens given The first from David Coppered
David Dora Miss Lulu Clark and Mr. Earl Bridge
presented these characters particularly effective bit Of
dialogue chosen for this Following this Miss
Squeers party Nicholas Nickeby Mrs Mcdonald
Miss Price, Miss Name Carson Miss Mrs. Folsom
John Broadly and Mr. Brdgman Nicholas Nickeby The
deniation from Old Curiosity Shop Mrs. c.
F. Ladd appearing Sally Brass Mrs. Colbert the Warehouses
Colbert Dick Swiveler. The last the courtshp
between Mr. Pickwck and Mrs. Barde from Pckwick
Papers. Mr. Pickwck and Miss Bonoy took
the deuded Mrs Barde Following the pictures from
The attendance that
necessary to repeat the Dickens pictures
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27

toe's correct OVerCOatss?
UKIER IL
F. Kelley expects Sunday Mt Pleasant Iowa;
where "Wednesday next he will be married to Miss Mcclure
Miss Mae Burr has returned from pleasant City
At meeting of the charity organization held this the
of charity ball considered final action being deferred till
later meeting Since The CoURERR first reference this subject
considerable interest has been manifested in the charity ball
and altogether probable that ball will be given
month under the auspices OF charity organization by
people direct for the benefit of the charity organization
society.
Frank Of hurried trip
to Denver.
Rev. E. H. Chaplin left Monday for Chicago
the conference Of the Univeat general convention
The Pleasant organized
meeting being Zehrung
at II o'clock
Mrs c. child Pennsylvania
where they spent couple OF months.
Mrs. W s. venty of Chicago Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. F.
W. Tucker. Mrs. Venty is a cousin Of Mrs Tucker.
Society week.
toned spirit Now that all Of the clubs
be reoganed and generally
expected that the will continue to be lively from
this time
Mrs. A. c. Platt and have returned from San Diego Cal
Miss Katharine Kluesch and Miss Lucy Griffith in Omaha
this week where they acted attendants the bride the
Bauman wedding which occurred Monday evening.
In the plans which Mr. Hickey has had
provision has been made dancing hall
Hickey be able accommodate all OF the dancing
the city the building which he confident will be He
authority for the statement that the auditorium will be
finished by February 1st 1t is the intention put
maple floor the main hail. and the dancing hall will be either
division OF this the stage In either it will be
have the dining hall
rest Of the building There will be ante promenade
the plans carried contemplated the proposed building
will supply what appropriately be designated long felt
want
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27

Society livened up considerably this
week, and it is possible that the pace
for winter has been set. The varions
events have all been characterized by a
spirit and dash that are encouraging
signs for those who contemplate the
giving Of entertainments during the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27
THE COURIER

Mr. W. Kelley expects to leave Sunday for Mt Pleasant
Wednesday married to Miss Mcclure
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27
7heeler spent Sunday in this city.

H. Mitchell city editor Of the Call returned Tuesday from
weeks visit in Chicago
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27

The the of well goods
merchant to popular young lady resident of Quincy Ill.,
ousy referred The confirmed 1t is understood
that the wedding will occur early in November.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27

Society this week. for the first time this showed its
toned spirit Now that all Of the clubs
be reoganzed and people generally
expected that the pace will be lively
this on
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27

Mrs. j. G. Seacrest and child have returned from Penns
where they spent couple Of months.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27

Mrs Ogens novel and the brilliant
at the Lincoln hotel by Mr. and Mrs Charles Gates
Dawes for Mr. and Mrs Bman Gates Dawes and Miss Mary Dawes
notable o the week.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27

Mrs. W. S. Venty Of Chicago spent Sunday with Dr.
w. Tucker. Mrs. Venty is a cousin of Mrs Tucker.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-10-27

The Y p S. c. social TO have been held Tuesday evening
the residence c. Obee has been postponed next Tuesday
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-06

The State of Mississippi, it is said, is
about to come into conflict with the
United States, aud may find itself In
the Federal Courts as the defendant in
a counterfeit case. The trouble grows
out of a design used by the State OF
Mississippi for series Of special war
wants upon the State Treasury. These
warrants, which are simply orders on
the Treasurer OF the State, have been
made very similar to the United States
Treasury notes, being of the same size,
similar in design and appearance,
and according to the testimony OF
Mississippi banker, being intended to
circulate locally as money. The matter
was called to the attention OF the
United States authorities, who con-
slider the warrants in the nature OF
counterfeit and their makers violators
of the United States statutes. IL Is
probable that all troublewill be averted
by the withdrawal of the orders from
circulation and the destruction OF the
plates from which they are made, by
tn State.
But should Mississippi insist in max
ing the warrants on its treasurer to suit
itself and continue to issue them in i'm
itatlon of United States treasury notes,
an interesting case would be the out
come.
Suppose for example, the State should
be indicted for counterfeiting and the
Marshal ordered to apprehend the said
State of Mississippi and bring 1t into
court for trial. What would the Mar
shal do? And suppose the State
should be convicted and sentenced to
q term of years In the penitentary,
what could be done? Would the United
States nave to build a wall about the
State and make it a prison? The worst
thing about such an occurrence would
be that all the MisSissippians would
have TO so work, for Uncle Sam always
furnishes hard labor along with other
prison fare.
None Of these things are liable to
happen, though, for the State authori-
ties had no intention or desire to violate
the United States laws and the obnox-
ious warruts will doubles be with
drawn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-06
THE MOSQUITO KING.
An Extremely Picturesque. IL Not Very
strong, New World Sovereign.

An Extremely Picturesque. IL Not Very
strong, New World Sovereign.
The Mosquito King. whose territory
has been occupied by the Nicaraguans,
is not a very powerful sovereign, but
he is an extremely picturesque figure.
There is none other like him.
His realm, a small slice OF territory
on the Central American coast, is peo-
pied with a mixed race of Indians and
negroes, the negro blood predominant
ting. In the old times, black slaves
ran away from their Spanish masters.
They formed the neuclus Of 4 settle
ment In the tropical wilderness. Other
runaway slaves Joined them. Some
married Indian wives. new type OF
the human race sprang up. The Span
ish sought to conquer the Mosquito set
Elements. but the Mosquito people
proved themselves the Drawer and better
men, on the battlefield at least, and
maintained their independence. They
have repulsed all attacks until recently.
This region is called the Mosquito
country, presumably because OF the
number. size. ferocity aud persistence
OF the mosquitoes. Why any white men
should want it is difficult TO SEQ. Ne
groes, at least those of the Mosquito
kind, can enjoy themselves well enough
there.
The King is lord OF life and death In
Mosquito laRd. He is a great stickler
for dignity. He is much moro careful
in that particular than the future King
of England. Recently an American
war vessel anchored of his coast, and
the King went down in great state TO
meet the captain and welcome him as
the representative OF the President OF
the United States TO his domains.
The king is very tall, very muscular
and very black. He wore his uniform
of state. which consisted OF magnti-
cent three-cornered cooked hat OF the
kind formerly worn by an English ad-
miral, pair of blue velvet slippers and
an American army knapsack slung
across his back. In his hand he car
ried an 'unsheathed sword, which he
waved frequently and with great dig
nifty during the conversation that en-
sued. Behind him followed princes
and chiefs Of the realm, also In yarie-
gated and rather light attire.
"Howdy." said the King.
"Good morning" said the captain.
(Which way?" said the King.
81 come to see you" said the cap
tain.
"You great man?" asked the King.
NO" said the captain, "but my mas
ter, the President OF the United States,
is. | bring you his regards"
1--WE mighty rulers! said the King.
TEL him the Mosquito King is his
friend"
"Surer' said the captain.
"You come with me. / give you good
dinner" said the King.
Accordingly the captain and his Off
GERS accompanied the King 10 Blueflelds,
the capital, and were entertained there
in a styie becoming host who, II he
were TO visit Europe, would be entitled,
according to the monarchial rules, TO q
seat at table ahead OF Bismarck or Glad
stone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-06
A SILVER WEDDING SURPRISE.

They were celebrating the silver we'd
ding, and, OF course, the couple were
happy and affectionate.
YES" said the husband, this is
the only woman / ever loved. l shall
OF forget the first time | propoied TO
her,"
"How did you do it?" burst out a
young man who had been squeezing a
pretty girls hand in the corner. They
all laughed, and be blnshed, but the
girl carried it of brsvely.
"Well. remember as well as II IL were
Yesterday. 1t was at Richmond. We
had been out for picnic, and she and
got wandering alone. Don't you remem-
Der, my dear?"
The wife smiled.
.sWe sat on the trunk of tree. You
haven't forgotten, love, have you?"
The wife nodded again.
"She began writing in the dust with
the point OF her parasol. You recall II,
sweet. don't you?"
The wife nodded again.
"She wrote her name, Minnie and
said, let me put the other name to it,
And | took the parasol and wrote my
name, Smith, after 1t. And she took
back the parasol and wrote below 1t,
No. / won't Then we went home.
You remember it, darling. l see you
do"
Then he kissed her, and the company
murm ured sentimentally, Wasn't it
pretty?"
The guests had all departed, and the
happy couple were left alone.
Wasn't it nice, Minnie, to see all our
friends around us so happy?"
Eyes, it was, John. But that remin-
isence."
"Ah, it seems as if it were only yes
terday.
"Yes dear; there are only three
things you're wrong about in that
story"
Wrong? Oh, no!'
John, am sorry you told that story,
because l never went to picnic with
YOU before we were married; l was
never in Richmond in my life. and l
dever refused you"
My darling, you must be wrong"
~ am not wreng. Mr.. Smith. | have
a good memory, and, although We have
been married twenty-five wears, I'd like
to know who that mink was. You never
told me about her before"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-06

10 the eastern panhandle OF West
Virginia a spirit Of hostility to Senator
CAMDEN is being manifested among the
Democrats, which can not be justified
by Mr.. CANDEN's course in the Sepate.
In the last issue Of the ShCpbcrdsiOJrn
Rcqis.cr the following editorial ap.
peared, expressing, we suppose. the
ssntImeut OF those who are opposed to
Mr.. CAMDEN:
Hon. A =. DANDBIpGE, who is candi-
date for the Democratic nomination Tor
the LEGISLATURE, aud who started into tue
campaign as a friend of Senator CAMDEN $,
though never pledged 10 support him, has
announced that he cannot vote for MIR.
CAMDEN s. reelection TO the United states
Senate 81 he is sent 10 the Legislature. lie
has written MIR CAMDEN a letter 70 that
effect. Mr.. DiNDBIpGE says that be hnds
public sentiment Ia this county strong!y
against Mr. CAMDEN. We think ne Is
right The course of Senator FAULKNER
and Senator CAMDEN on the tariff Oil Is
undoubtedly In opposition 20 the
sentiment Of the Democrats Of this
section. We say this more in sorrow
than In anger, out neither gentleman eau
hope for any support la this county unless
they give q salts factory explanation OF the
charges made against them by the ring
leader IN the tariff conspiracy, Senator
German. We DO not presume 20 say how
i- is ia other sections OF the state, out IN
Jefferson county the people are almos,
unanimous ia their support Of the Wilson
bu shat the President and the House
stand 1r And since the issue has been
rY FhnF Tho Senators NnN nr1-
pose F, directly or Indirectly are Just as
unanimously condemned.
or course the Democrats OF Jefferson
and every other part Of the State are at
liberty to think for themselves in re-
gard 10 Mr.. CANDEN's course or any
other matter, but they should not lose
sight Of the facts In forming their opin-
ions. Mr.. CAMDEN has never opposed
the Wilson bill, but has repeatedly as
serted in public and in private that he
would vote for the Wilson bill or any
other oil, which could pass both
houses OF Congress and become a law.
Feeling perhaps more keenly than 9TH
ers, by reason Of his enormous and
varied interests, the extent 70 which the
business Of the country was suffering,
snd realizing thai until the tariff bill
should become law and settle all I'M
certainty there could not be that reStor-
alton Of confidence and revival OF busi-
ness which the people Of the nation
were patiently awaiting, be has done
al IN bis power to hasten the passage OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-06

the tariff bill. He knew, as has been
hearalded broadcast through the press,
that there were Senators who would
persIstently refuse TO vote for the Will
son bill. He knew that to secure the
massage of the bill there must be COM
promise and he set himself to work,
soon after the opposition to the House
bill became known TO the Senate, to
bring about that compromise and pass
the bill. Every amendment that Mr..
CAMDEN has supported has been In the
nature of a compromise and every one
has been for the purpose OF fastening
the passage Of the bill. He has favored
them not because he considered them
improvements on the Wilson bill, cut
because be considered them better than
the Mckinley bill, and thought it was a
choice between the two.
Mr.. CAMDEN has stated his position
many times. He has acted squarely
with his people and has been ready al
all times TO co anything within his
power 10 hasten the passage Of such
bill as they desire. Without his efforts
toward a compromise the bill might
still be on the Senate calendar, no more
advanced than it was last May. Instead
Of condemnation, Mr.. CAMDEN IS de-
serving Of the thanks Of his constituents
for Fastening the bill as he has done.
Instead OF being held responsible for
the opposition Of other Senators ne
should be given credit for having
helped at least to win the support Of
those Senators who at first fatty re-
fused TO vote for the bill.
The people of Jefferson may or may
not support Mr.. CAMDEN for reelection.
II is their privilege to do as they please,
but they should not censure him for
doing things be has not done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-06
THE STATE PRESS.
Well said.


GrseHbrier Independent
Hon. Lewis Bennett, of Weston, is
credited with the saying that the only
effect the hard times have had on the
Democrats is to intensity their Demo-
cracy. We do not know that this is true
but we do know that it ought to be
true. To hold the Democracy response
BILE for the hard times, when all the
financial legislation under which we are
living is Republican work, is about as
senseless and unreasonable as anything
can be. We do not know the cause Of
the hard times, but we believe the de-
monetization OF silver and the Mckinley
abomination, for both of which the Re-
publicans are responsible, have much
10 do with the extraordinary stringency
through which the country has been
passing for many months.