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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
On tLe Nississippi.

In "On the Mississippi" which will be
presented at the Academy of Music Mon
day night. under Thomas III. Davis and
William T. Keogh's management, both
country and city life I'm the South are
shown. The scenes are laid where life
has more color and picturesqueness than
1t has in any other section of this coun-
try. The aim OF the author has been 10
present such series of pictures OF south
ern life as would keep spectators in a con-
slant state of excitement. The manage
ment has entrusted the piece to a capable
COmpany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
Death OF an AIbcmarle Lady.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, FEBRUARY
&.-(Special.)-Mrs. c. r. NJ. Blrckhead
husband Dr. T.. L. Birckhead, in this
county She was the daughter Of the
late Thomas G.. Graves. and was born in
Madison county, Va. She was the mother
of twelve children, nine Of whom survive
her.
The Baptist church has appointed a
committee to secure plans for remodel
ling the church building. A modern front
will be put in. which will be extended
several feet. Other needed improvements
will be made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
Sudden Death Of Mrs. PaImore.

The sudden death of Mrs. +. X. Pal
more yesterday about noon VIII be
shock 10 her numerous friends. Mrs
Palmore had been out on household
duties. and on returning home fell in the
parlor and expired Immediately, death
being caused by heart-faIiure.
Mrs PalrDore nee COwman) was mar
ried about fourteen months ago 10 her
husband. Mr.. f.. II. Palmore. She was
loved by her many friends for her lovely
Christian character and sympathetic
heart her life being full Of those graces,
which she bore TO all.
Rev. DR. Fair will conduct the funeral
service at the residence No. 307 north
Twelfth street this afternoon at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
Magnificent Showing Of the G.. & A.

The earnings of the Georgia and Ala
bama railway for the third week OF
February were si3.5S5; for the same week
Of last year, N,C22 10. making an increase
OF $6,5l3S. or about 50 per cent. over last
year for same week. For the first three
weeks of February this year the earnings
OF that road were $3i.5S3.03; same period
last year, S23,7itS; increase, slO,NS17, or
about 43 per cent.
A very large amount of the securities
OF the Georgia and Alabama railway are
held in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

By virtue or a deed of trust, execute,
by the Old Dominion Cotton Mills 10 fns
as trustee. there having been defaul, In
the payment OF the debt secured and h..
ing thereto required by the beneficiary
/ VIII sell by public auction. on he
premises, on
MONDAY. MARCH Q. 1896.
at ~ o'clock NJ, the VALUABLE PRO
IERT1 above referred 10, and OF 0fl.-
me following Is synoptical description
LOCAIlON-On banks OF James river
immediately at the end OF Mayo's br.lg,
10 Richmond. Electric street ralUs'
passes door and reaches all points In
LAND-About 1000 square feet
BUILDINGS-Over G5.O0O SQUARE f,..
mostly OF modern-mill construction ana
putt IN most substantial manner
SHIPPING FACILITIES Most favor.
able. RAN and water competition
PoWER-26o- horse water power bsii
under perpetual lease at exception IN
and condition '''''
MACHINERY-Only partially equipped
there being 252 looms. 4B)O spindle 81
complete outfit OF lappers. ''4
city taxes. N'4
FIRE PROTECTION-Most complete
securing minimum rates Of Insurance ia.
than IL per cent
This property though in Manchester
is nearer ana more accessible 20 the heart
OF the city OF Richmond than is one hall
OF the mercantile and manufacturing es-
adjustments I'm the CITY OF Ricbwons H..
self; and in the hands Of live people. win
some capital can boz made 10 nav very
large dividends. since 10 can In am proha
cent. OF its cost. -
For further information apply or write
TO the auctioneer. and for permission t5
inspect the property see Nessrs A
Royal q Co, Manchester. Va
IN frN
due in two equal payments az six ana
twelve months. for notes with Interest
added, and secured by deed Of trust. with
the right TO the purchaser 10 pay aii
cash, or TO anticipate his deferred-pay-
ment notes with a rebate OF unearnoi in
terest at any time.
w. BRYDON TENANT
re = Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
Highest Of all in Leavenng PowerLatest us Govt Report
R3H!A:.!!!! Rs*assz
ABSOLUTELY PURE

taking a horseback ride from here 10
HIS old home. near Lynchburg, next week
The distance Is more than a hundred
miles-rather an unusual trip in this day
OF railroad facilities.
Mr.. ID. w. Sllvey, a leading merchant
and a prominent citizen OF Amissville.
died on Wednesday night. after a brief
Illness. He was buried to-day with Ma
sonic honors, conducted by Washington
Lodge, No. as.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
THE TROUBETZKOIs
They VIII Sail from New York To-

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. February
ESPECIAL )-Prince and Princess Trou-
betzkoi left Gotham to-day for New
York. The distinguished couple were ac-
companied az far as GordonsviIle by Col
onel and Mrs. Rives. the parents OF the
Princess; Miss Julia Magruder. Miss Page,
and Misses Landon and Gertrude Rives,
sisters OF the Princess. The Prince and
bride will sail from New York tomorrow
on the Werra. They had nine pieces OF
baggage. IL is reliably stated that the ia
nous authoress Will shortly publish an
other story. the plot OF which IS laid in
America Australia, and England.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
A Family In Need.

A family on Church HILL members OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, are in
very needy circumstances They have
neither fuel nor anything TO eat The
husband is a carpenter. and has been
out OF work nearly all the winter. They
labor. which he would gladly give for
a small compensation. He will do any
kind of work for an honest living. Help
extended them will be kindly received.
Further information can be obtained at
2ll2 Pleasant street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED.

A GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE IN
vicinity Of Chesapeake and Ohio depot.
either on Broad, Grace. or Seventeenth
streets. State about how much stock in
hand, and what rent is being paid: FOR
how long can present building be rented
Only principals need answer. All com
munications will be strictly confidential
office. fe 27-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
LISTEN, HOUSEKEEPERS.
WE WANT YOUR TRADE.

WE WANT YOUR TRADE.
and We C1ly want those who wish TO
save mOney-mOney is what we both are
looking for. Here is how you can make
II, and lots of IL: Commence this day by
getting your weeks supply of Groceries
from US. No other house in this town
can sell you such goods at these prices.
We only handle the very best. This Is
acknowledgements prices with any
l0.O00 pounds Fine. Sweet Mountain Ron
Butter. per pound. l5c.
A few Fine Smithfied Hams: come early
and get one, per pound, Joe.
5000 gallons Of that Fineiy-Flavored Rock
Candy Syrup, per gallon. zoe.
10000 bales Nice Green Timothy Hay, per
hundred, 60c.
Fine Old Rye Whiskey years CID n
bracer. per gallon, Sl50
25.Oo0 Nice Picnic Hams. very small. per
pound. &c.
5000 bags choice Family Flour. 25c.
Finest Family Flour on the market
Jersey Lily" 81.
1000 pounds Sweet California; r,aa
Peaches, sweet and juicy. per pound
10 barrels large Fat Mackere, one pound
each, for sc.
lO.OcO pounds .New York State Creamery
Butter for 20c.
% boxes Finest Floating Toilet Soap 70
cakes for lie.
1900 pounds Imported Fig Paste. IN l.
pound boxes, usual price Sc; now I0c.
per box.
5000 pounds California Sweet Cherries.
per pound, sc.
ID. OSULIIVAN,
Eighteenth and Main streets.
Re s-Sa, Su, Tu&Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
WANTED

TO SELL NEW AND SECONDHAND
Cooking Stoves. Gasoline and Kerosene
Stoves, StoveBrcks, and Repairs for all
kinds OF stoves. Gasoline per gallon. l5c.
at LEIDY'S STOVE-HOUSE, 1909 east
Franklin street. Phone 1865. Goods de-
liyered. de %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
WANTED.

a GRADUATE OF PETERSBURG
SOUTHERN FEMALE COLLEGE desires
SITUATION AS TEACHER in a school
or private family. Teaches Latin. Ger
han. English. and Music. References
given and required. Address No. 20 north
Union street, Petersburg, Va.
fe S-cOli2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
WANTED

BY A YOUNG MAN OF LONG EXPE-
rience, Position in Wholesale or Retail
House, shoes preferred. Good city refer
ence. Address w. c., care of Dispatch
fe 2S-3t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

MAN TO MANAGE OFFICE IN RICH
mond. Va; salary $l,ocO, payable month
~; $500 cash capital required references
exchanged. So Seneca street, Buffalo,
n. Y. fe 2g-2t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1896,
at 1890 A. NJ, AT public auction. 10 the
highest bidder. very desirable collection
OF HIGH-GRADE FURNITURE. e..
embracing in part / Very Large Oak Han
rack with large plate mirror, pari0F
SUIT CHERRY frames In silk plush. I Par.
Tor Suit rosewood frames), Parlor Carpet
Q}ody- Brussels. ~ 70 10 yards Body Krus.
sells Hall and Stair Carpeting with paper
and PADS. Marble-TOp Table. / Walnut
HallraCk. | OAK Refrigerator. I l0-flCi
Walnut Dining TNtensiOn-Tahle (highly
polished. with handsomely petes'
tab. l Beautiful Walnut China Pres.
with fun glass front. / Walnut Refrlg..
ratOr with water-coOler attachmeutl-aA
10 match, ! Very Handsome Large Ward
robe On cherry and in splendid condition..
Mahogany Bureau and Bedstead l0t OH
Chairs. Kitchen Safe, and miscellaneous
articles, together with general assort
ment Of Tableware and usual collection
OF Kitchen Furniture.
Mrs. s. T. NEWELL EXecutrx.
j. III. Valentine, Auctloneer. T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

IADIEsi Q Chichester's English peanyrcyal Pills
ID diamond bfandl, are the 6estS sais. k.ah;s;
for L...ss,, LKrrEE BY Return Mall. A. DrSg.s'>
Chichester Chemical Co.. PhiiaiA.s Ia
NV Z-Sa Su Tu&Thly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
WANTED,

AT ONCE FOUR GOOD COAT.
makers. Apply. with references, TO
GILKESON 81 TAYLOR,
fe 09-2t Poanolre Na
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
TRUSTEES SALE
OF THAT
EXCELLENT, MODERN, AND COVE
NIENTTY LOCATED
BRICK DIV ELLING
No. SOS west Main street
BY AUCTION.

BY virtue Of a deed Of trust 10 me ai
trustee, dated September Is. 1857. and 90.
corded I'm the Clerks office OF the chan.
Gerry Court Of the city OF Richmond DO
Deadlock 1873 "a" page SO. there having
been default In the payment OF the debt
secured, and being required SO 10 do by
the beneficiary. ] will ssll by public auc-
ton, on the premises, on
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1896
at 4:3O o'clock Z. NJ, the ATTRACTIVE
BRICK DWELLING above referred 3D..
with the lot upon which IL stands, front
ing 20 feet on the south side OF Main be-
tween Madison and Monroe streets and
running back between parallel lines l5s
feet 10 a public alley IN the rear. The
house has seven rooms, Is modern I'm ar
rangement, contains all convenlencos.
such as range, bath. with hot and cold
water, JatrObe-stOVe etc.
BY reason OF its desirable location and
admirable arrangement it will make
most comfortable home, or prove very
desirable as an investment.
TERMS: Cash sufficient TO defray eN-
penseS OF executing the trust including
taxes TO day Of sale. and 10 pay the debt
secured, now amounting 10 5000 with
interest from September 10, 1895; AMI tho
residue upon terms 10 be announced at
time OF sale.
fe % y. W. BOWIE. Trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

CLAY AND LEIGH STREETS.
BY virtue or the provisions OF Ger
tain deed OF trust dated October ~. lhh
and OF record in the Clerks once 81
Richmond Chancery Court Def1-hook
made i'm the payment Of a certain note,
therein secured. ! will sell by auction, on
the premises. on
THURSDAY. MARCH 5, 1896.
at o'clock r. NJ. the undivided half IN
terest In the following described REAL
side M Foushee street. 2l5 feet south q
Leigh street. running southwardly an9
fronting on Foushee street ~ feet, anl
running back between. parallel INES H.
feet to an alley.
TERMS: Cash as 10 expenses OF exc
cutting this trust, any taxes due and IN
paid. and TO pay note on 70, with ln
ferest from October II. 1884: balance upJL
terms 10 be announced az sale.
Re 9S r. A. RANDOLPH. Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
RAPPAHANNOCK.
Death of an Aged Lady-PersonnI
Notes.

Notes.
WASHINGTON. VA. February Is
Especial Mrs Elizabeth Brewing, the
aged mother OF Hon. John A. Brow
ing. died at her home, near this place,
on Wednesday night, and was buried
to-day. She was IS years OF age, and her
mind was remarkably clear. even TO the
end. Possibly, no one in the county was
more generally known, and more highly
esteemed than Mrs. Elizabeth Brewing.
Mrs. Martha Chaplin, who has been
spending the winter with her son-in-law.
Clerk Thomas Hayward. has returned 10
her home, i'm Front Royal.
Rev. r. Atwel Tucker Is talking of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,
WANIED.

BY A FIRST-CLASS WASHwOMAN, A
family washing. $40 west Moore street
fp 29-Its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
REAL ESTATE At PRIVATE SALE.

WHEN REAL EsTATE is SOLD TIA
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARR TO BE PAID Fho
RATA BY THp VENDOR AND Tue
yENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
LOST. srRAYEp. AND FOUND.

sTRAYEp. ABOUT 1 O'CLOCK YES
TERDAY. from 1906 south Third street. a
FOX-TERRIER PUPPY: 3 months old.
White body, with black around his eyes;
left ear tipped with black. Suitable re-
ward II returned. &c 2s-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
BY J. II. Valentine, Auctioneer.
DEMOYED TO NO. 9 WEST
Al BROAD STREET.
EXECUTRIXS AUCTION SALE
OF
HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURE, CARPETS. &C.
MONDAY. MARCH 2. lsg6.

As executrix OF the estate OF J. w.
Newell deceased. I will sell az his late
residence, No. 1905 Floyd avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

BY DenoOn. Upper 4 CO.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
S2l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
TRUSTEES SALE OF AN UNDI.

4 vIDED HALF INTEREST IN VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE ON THE WEST Sllh
or FOUSHEE STREET BkIMEEN
CLAY AND LEIGH STREETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

BY ". w. Bowe.
Real Estate Auctloneer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25

II misfortune docs not overtake Ian
mic" shupttine. Houston ana Texas cen
traI locomotive fireman. he viii he one Of
the best machluist in America and capable
Of commanding a pr 1ccly salary WnNe
only q wears Of aFe this young man mas
constructed small locomotive that no"
scts in'tbo parlor of his home, 1910 hous-
ton avenue. IT,, ...,or,i,,.
but the Young mechanic was out on the
road iring the engine that is run ny Saih
Kicks The veteran engineer. aga puis
mo nav car on its reguar monthly trlpa'
Tho engine exhibited yesterday was onS
of the patteron seen on the iIuus.9" ,'ttS
Tsvns Central. only il is equipp'a WIN
an electric headlight attachment thpl ""Os
In oucration shoots q perfect s-Ir''
ljrbt ant from the small frame. Ne ~
IL Furnished by tiny i1caaesiei'
NOT larger than tho unsharp-1e9 en-" %.
n iad mcneil as the dimensions OF 'Ae WA
are too small 10 permit thp use o. carbon y.
Aside from this feature the i1coIhouNe 70
co.rnlete IN every particular. eNeei, w
.o,~c minor attachments for the boi'.l
,nt.rior Nearly every part was turl o-'
hy NJ shuptrine In his home "orN sa3it
which is itself as complete aud coino -.
M any i'm the State. al odd times W.
,,srr,ittod 10 take his rest from tha -
and which the young uiauh'"'''
valuable recreation for him sh,r.
The young man is son Vi 49, s,ora m
trine. who conducts GROCERY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25

Katy Officials Who Inspected the
Lines Make Report,
THE PHYSICAL CONDITION IS GOOD.
Hay short Line Makes n Rcmnrlxn.
bic Run to Galveston - Home
seekers Rates to Texas.

Vice President and General Manager
Purdy. Assistant General Manager a. A.
Allen and Chief Engineer s b. Fisher OF
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway
have returned from thorough aud com
plete inspection OF the company's lines.
says the st. Louis Republic OF yesterday.
Mr.. Purdy reports the physical condition
Of the road in good shape and says lusl-
ness is looking up all along the line rnd
gross earnings increasing steadily. The
only feature of the situation that calls Tor
Improvement is the light tonnage in mis-
cellaneous freight. The company is carry
ing an imnlepgc tonnage in cotton and
grain, but shipments of dry goods. grocer
les and other freight classed as mlscellan-
eous and much sought after because of the
profit in handling it. still lag behind An
Improvement however in this respect is
looked for toward spring when merchants
begin to receive their nov stocks.
Betterments-In the meantime the road
bed is being constantly improved. A CON
tract has Just been let for fifty miles Of
burnt ballast for tire line south Of Hills
boro. This ballast is a peculiar Texas rro.
duct and is made by placing tEe lack
waNy soil OF the Texas black !aad loIt in
kins and burning it like brick The pro-
duet makes excellent ballast ana saves the
cost OF hauling rock and gravel from long
distances
In Missouri, Kansas and Indian Territory.
whore rock is plentiful, rock ballast is
used, and four plants are In constant opera
ton 10 furnish ia Ni..pu3 In,
Kansas aud one in the Indian Territory.
AS soon as the weather in The Territory
gets to be too bad for balasting the COM
pany will begin to ballast the line from
penlson Texas, to Whltpsboro
There VIII be no extensions built for some
time. The Katy has long contemplated
building It's own tracks from Son Marcos
to San Antonio. and still entcrrains that
project but the proposition has hccl side
tracked until earnings show handsome
surplus over operating expenses. fixed
charges and necessary improvements.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25

To the Editor OF The Post.
San Antonio, Texas. November 90
Please allow me a few limos or u short spnce
in your worthy paper 10 return my many
thanks to The members Of the First German
Methodist church Of Houston, which !
served for the past two years. for THOR
many lludnc.s,s shown me while their pas
tor. aud especially 10 those who took part
in tho reception given me on the evonins
Of the 2jih Instant at the home OF Bro. i.
Potthon. corner Main street and Mckinney
avenue.
Boar brethren aud sisters. | also return
my gratitude for the valuable prcscnt7
given me and Sister Schrmpf You all
have n sacred place in our hearts Never
have We fcli so sad and sore AZ heart as
when W. departed from the First German
chmd Of Houston. which We log"d 30
dCarls. Although now far away from you.
stlil wc ever remember your kindncss to-
wards us.
Dear Bro pot'hon accept our thanhs
through tlc columns Of The Post, for your
kinducaH IN throwing open your d1orH dur
mg the last days Of orr Htar Ia your city.
Good bless you all Pray for me. FaTo-
well. Your brother IN Christ,
. schrirnpi
Now Fountain, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25

1t is said That work will begin this win
ter en- completing the above line fiom
Jonesylle to Shreveport. La At present
the road only runs from Vidalia. La. to
townsville.
When the line as projected IS flushed
II viii he an Important link between the
West and the Mississippi valley, as II VIII
Couurct at Shreveport with the TcNts and
Pacific he knusas city. Watkins and Gulf
the Quo and Crescent aud the Gould nl.-
tenn with these connections in tho West
and the Ya1o0 and Mississippi Valley and
the Now orleans ami Northwestern al tho
Eastern terminal The importance OF the
project is readily to be seen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25
Of thc San Antonlo md Gnlycston fooihall

of the San Antonio ani Galveston football
t.pius. Who are TO dc battle Of Beach Fork
nj Galveston tomorrow, and those who lu-
tend Attending the contest may procure
budeca 20 suit their prcjudiocs. King WI
helm. manager Of the Royals NJ Galveston,
PICKS his boys a. winners. He hays no
don' STE how 'hey can lose. In quial,u 80
ara sci,ncc they are finely trained and are
IN much better Shape than when they met
Austin. Tho Galveston, Houston and Hen
d,rton and BAY shore limos hlN~ chchp
rate applying between Houston aud Gall
weston for that day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25

Austin, Texas, November 23.-In APP
proyal OF Joint application, submitted UNI
der number $50 of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas Railway company, 1t is hereby
ordered that the following classification
rulings, supplementary TO Western classi-
fication No. % and constructions of No. II
when issued shall govern In the Transport
tation Of the articles named, by railroads
between points in Texas, subject to the
rules embraced in exceptions" to Vest
orn classification:
l. Corrugated mailing boards, In bundles,
l.. c. l.. first class.
p PLAN iron harness chain, same as iron
Chain. CSee page A. classification No 23)
s. Galvanized iron chimney veu'ilators or
caps. same as galvanized iron sdylight
vcn;ilators, tSee page 50, classification
No 23)
l. Stands for geographical gl1bes, X. D .,
boxed same as hardware. (Soe page AZ,
classification No 23J
>. LIQUID chlorine, in metal cylinders.
boxed or Grated, or with valves protected
by iron caps. l.. c. l. first-c!ass.
&. Sulphide Of iron, same as typos ul-
ph!de OF soda. (See page q, classification
No 23)
:. Cyanide of soda, same as cyanide OF
potash lSce page 81 classification No. ~
y. Chloride of sodium L. - L. hVs''
class.
o. Bronze bars. same as brass rods. tsec
page II. classification No. 23l
10 Wood alcohol. same as alcohol. tSce
page - classification No, 23.) shipments
in iron drums are ratablo the same as ship
mouts in wood.
II. oxide ~ copper, same as copper
matte. ,scc page %. classification No. 23l
- sprug bottoms for Lounges same as
spring beds. Ste page 3D. olassihc'non
No. 9S.) 49,.
10. Ground or cracked bone. same as bone
dust iS,c mage II, Classification NO ~
II Woodon flower and display stands
l.. g. h. Grst-class. l.
10. soap. In barrels with cloth tops IN
voice value not exceeding y cents per
pound. L, C. l., third class .,...
This order shall take effect November
/ ~ lSl6
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25

Hlllsboro. Texas. November 2i.-~some OF
the leading merchants Of our city are gath
orIng Information and copies OF the assien-
mont laws OF other Stntca with view OF
presenting the same to the representa-
tiyos OF the legislature from this district.
Who will be asked to use their Influence
for tho passage OF u general assignment
law aud the repeal OF the now existing
preferred creditor law.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25
rnc Lee Cnnrlcr E,hibiicd.

A. s Cover, general agent for the au-
,onatic car coupler referred to in The
Post some time ago, has the invention
conn,e,e in working order at the Grand
Central depot, where he explains rs work
trgs IN callers. a demonstrat % is made
Win n couple OF drswheAds on wooden
frame. which is operated by means OF roll
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-25

CLAIM, Agent Evans Of the Santa Fe spent
Yesterday IN Houston.
c,roral Frcight agent Bycrs OF the Bay
shore Is IN Chicago.
,,-..ot,r,. PASSENGER Agent Lawson Of
.,a Ksty Is out after holiday business
.o,,ng General Superintendent Downes Of