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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-30
KATY's ANNUAL REPORT.
Property In Better Condition Than
Ever Before.


The annual report of the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas Railway company for the
year ending June 80 will shortly be dis
trbuted among the stockholders. The oper-
aticns CT the company for the fiscal year
were as follows:
The president and chairman of the board,
Mr.. H. c. Rouse, says, Tho mnIo'lsy OF
the rolling stock OF the company has been
Gtted with automatic couplers and air
brakes in accordance with the requirements
OF the National government, and both mo-
tive power and cars are in condition 70
move heavy trains and large loads. the re-
suit Of which may be expected 10 Stow Ia
cheaper transportation hereafter. The de-
yelopment of the coal properties owned py
the company has been prosecuted siedeis!
during tho past year, the funhs ieq',iIfi
for the purpose having been proVidsu mem
their net earnings. These propeflles arg
now Bought to a point OF eineieney Nplcn
has rendered further expenditure nnheetaT
sary. and they have been enabled u uis7
tribute the profits they have mnde, result
ing in a var, considerable sum, wnlch ~
rears IN the income account as reeslseu
from dividends on stocks owned inaF
these properties should yield alreet ~
turn In addition to the ElutEtct iaN a-it.bN
n. eiyed from the large tonnage which they
furnish can not be regarded otherwise th3n
fs satisfactory, -,
THE Importance CT Galveston as peri
r. EXPORT for the cereals u thu MISSISSIPPI
valley is sufficiently Indicated BY tne
81 div increaeed tonnage o. grain, ne
movement OF grain tho current yo'r havlng
hoen Gas 759 tons, as against 3Al 1874 tens
ne PREVIOUS year. showing an incrcise ci
| 90 per cent. With the abundant crops Tow
awaiting transportation, and the admltlee
Scarclty ~ the cereal supply In EnIope'
| tLere Is re.xon to believe that this move
ment during the current year WIZ be even
mere important. an.
aThe company is free from floating dept.
There has been no increase OF capital ae-
count either in bonds or stocks. ire grgss
earnings OF the company for the year hasf
review Increased s4il.s2s, fhe exp ,sli' a,
tures. on the other hand, Increased soss J.
resulting in deficit fer the year VI sia''-
| 353, ,,,,, Ion, eoet ~
labor and mnterlal OF every SIND y N1s
deemsd lexpedieEt to avail TO me .a'ges'
nrssibie extent OF the fayorahle oppo'tuh,t,
an rdea for judicious improvement Of w
nroreriy. which was prosecuted on sei!
| cors d. rable scile,' -
The general manager says puiins 'ne
wear mast Of our passenger cars aase tesn
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the tenth annual meeting OF that body In
this city, November l6. Dlch subordinate
lodge viii be entitled to one representative.
The grand protector grand secretary. grind
treasurer and grand financial committee
Will meet In Sherman November Is for the
purpose of making the ushai' exwsintAiop
OF the books and accounts Of the grand sec
rotary and grand treasurer and preparing
their reports for presentation during the
first day Of their annual session. The LEGAL
lodge at this place has already Begun prep
arations for the reception OF delegates end
friends from visiting lodges. Ill railroads
have extended a 4-cent fare on account OF
this gathering.
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equipped with gates, and ali passengers are
now obliged to display to gateinen in
charge proper transportation before enter
Ing the trains. Az would be naturally ex-
pected, this method met with some cppoei-
ticn. but l am satisfied that this opposi ion
y OF such character that II will be short
lived Results in the use vf gates dtncn-
strate that the system promotes safety and
insures the purchase 81 tickets BY pas
sengers before entering upon journey.
The entire plant Of the Missouri. Kan
sas and Texas railway is In better condition
than ever before In its history. TRANSPORTS
ton can be conducted more economically
lures to support the heavier equipment and
train load"
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SPECIAL RATES.
Cheap Tickets for Coming Events
Next MOnth.

Chem Tickets for Coming events
Next Month.
On account Of the Victoria fair, Novem-
Der to TO- the Houston and Texas Cen
tral will sell tickets at one limited fare
for the round trip, good II stamped on or
before the 18th to return not later than
the 10th.
The Houston and Texas Central has is
eusd a circular changing the ceiling dates
to the Baptist general convention to NO
yember g. g. 4 and for trains arriving in
San Antonio on the morning OF the 9TH OF
November No change was made as 70
limit ard other arrangements previously
announced.
The Santa Fe railroad announces that
on account CT the Victoria annual fair ex-
curslon tickets will be soiG from FONTS on
that line November s to IL, limited 10
the 18th. for ono and one-thlrd fare 70
Res nberg added TO S2.io from that point.
on account of the baptist general con-
vention in San Antonio Novemoe" z,
and 4, the Santa Fe viii sell round TRIP
| tiokets limited to November u, from
POINTS on that Inc as follows: Franz Rossn-
| hers S. Houston IS, Galvtstcn Sc. Agents
seuth of Rosenberg ard Houston VIII add
enc fare. to ratsG quoted from tnos, STA
ltjrps not to exceed rate from Gai7estoh'
| Sealy s.. Brennan s515, Otter ssatiohs
north az Rosenberg to Moody and Moan
Vile. inclusive, will FELL for one fara
the rouid trip: Meanwhile SSl5. Agentl on
| SAN Angelo branch, west Of Noanv.h2 WIZ
/ add / cent per mile IN each direshoii "
| rate from Nolrnville. Pondlcton *i'see'
Moody s51e, McGregor $3.50, Mo. gan so'zp
! Clehurre s6.T5. Alylredo 1915 Wt7ther-
| ford $3.50, Wyiie $T.95, Wolfe City, sS.!o'
Paris se.45. Fort Worth s725, Gain svill'
ss55 Dallas s7.45. Agents at stat ols en-
which rates are rot quoted will add
| cent per mile in each direction 10 rate from
| frst station in direction in which passsn-
rer will travel not to exceed rate IRON
first station in opposite diTectlon.
Thn grand chapter. order OF tha Eastern
car vii he convened in Sin Antonio.
Novsmber . and 10. TO attend which tire
Santl Fe will sell tickets at enc rare LOT
| the round trip, tickets to be hnl'so "
return November IL,
| on account OF the Baptist genera con.
ysnticn in San Antonio, November z,
| and tie Katy will sell rouhu Tip
frcm Houston for 80.
c.assfGcation RuiinGs.
Avail, Teas. October 29.-The follow
10 order was promulgated by the railroad
commission to-day;
In .,nroyal CT Joint application. SUD
r,itted under No. 27s Of the MissSur', hsn-
srr, ana Texas Railway company q lssas
/ Il Il hsrtby ordered inat .ne lo.y"'.s
cl,ss,ecation rulings. supplementary 70
x.y..-,arn classification No. rs. shall govern
=, ~ transportation Of the artici
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Atchi.on Conductors Fired.

Topeka, Kan, October %. The h;chi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe has DISCHARGED
ten Of It's conductor on the charge Of car
rying passengers without proper transporta-,
ton and retaining cash fares. This Is the
largest number OF conductors discharged
fer any offense mt any time IN The history
of the road and is the result Of reports
made to the road by private detectives.
The roads officials say that it VII lie cf
no use for the grievance committee of the
Order OF Railway Conductors 20 trirg up
the case of the ten men, as none viii be
reinstnted,
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Austin. Texas. October 29-The follow
ing was issued by the railroad commission
today
In approval OF application No. "A OF the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway com
rany. authority is hereby granted for the
adoption OF the rate OF 4 cents per 100
pounds for the transportation OF lumber, In
carloads, minimum weight $4,000 pounds
Fer car, from Brenham to Kenney to meet
wagon competition. Effective at once.
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Quarantine nj Memphis.

The agents for the international In
Houston have been notified officially that
on account OF yellow fever quarantine
against Memphis the Cotton Belt will MT
operaite any trains between Fair Oaks and
Memphis. In this connection, however
the Iron Mountain will continue to run one
train each way into and out Of Memphis
until later orders. Houston East and
West Texas agents have received notifies
ton to the same effect
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Untrncenl,Ie Rumors.

Rumors to the effect that certain
steamship company had made propositions
fer the purchase OF the Galveston. La
Porte and Houston were current here yes
terday. but could no. be traced to an ar
thaniic source.
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Notc. and PerNonsis.

W. ". Anderson general passenger
agent for the Yoiasco Terminal, was
businsss guest IN the city yesterday
c. II. Marshall general agent for the
Union Pacific, Denver ana Guf lines YVES
in the city yesterday from New York head
quarters.
c. W. Nelson. general passenger agent,
and Chief Engineer simncny Of the Bay
Shore Line were visitora in Galveston yes
terday On brsEsss for the road
The Southern Kansas Railway Company
OF Texas yesterday paid S12.13 taxes 70 the
tcrtptrollsr on $l2i2.96 of passenger earn
ings for the quartef ending September 30.
The annual report Of the GaiyestSp la
Porte and Houston railroad has been re.
ceived by tho railroad cemmiszioa. Al
the Hciazton roads have new reported eA-
cent tie Houston East and West Texas.
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ff&U 7. r. A. head
B. N. White, Turtle Bayou; Joe Davis.
(ustcn; B. s. Kerns, Dallas; NJ. S. Zit-
). city; Thomas Flarrel, Lake Charles;
B. Proctor. Rosenberg; Mrs. b. +.
)nner and child, city; Thomas i. Lauve,
In. Covington, +. Fl. Coffin, Dallas; C.
|Terney, NJ. X. and T.; Sam Fry Aus
L Thomas Farrell, Lake Charles; Guy
Bryan. Bryan; c. Nj. Robinson, Hunts
Pt; A. NJ. Palmer, Miss Libby Dunn.
b; Mrs George Blair, New Orleans; w.
Williamson, C. b. Nicholas. Bedios;
l. Mcbride, San Antonio; III. A. Rob-
)sM, Galveston; T. c. Rad!y, |. and G.
nilway; c. Il. Linn, Fort Worth; II.
Neat, Denison; C. A. Wood, st. Louis;
IN, McKenna, NJ. Is. and H.; b.. F.
rnw, Houston; VIM. Folsetter, Dallas
n Write, camcrSn: A. r. Faber. NJ.
and T.; John Motifs, Punch Robertson
npaDy: b. l.. Williams, Palestine; W.
From Detroit. Mich; r. "A. Cheeves and
Re- Marlin; G. S. Arnold, San Antonio;
H. Ray, Galveston; l.. r. Chester,
eqmont; A. D. Nash, San Antonio; W.
|Crews and wife, Columbia: j. Norman
Preye.t San Antonio; Geo. Spencer, NJ.
and u; NJ. IT. Newton, Chicago; j. j.
IN, st. Louis, Mo-; Geo. w. Sparks.
fisIiy, No Geo. w. Skinner NJ, X. and
n N Basket. Mober,y, Mo-; Ed II.
IKE, NJ, K. and T.
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Satisfactorily Explained.

General Manager Van Week and Super
intendent Mulvey returned yesterday even
ing from Orange. where they went to ex-
plain to the citizens of that town the
Southern Paeific's plan for opening up
communication with Algieys. mass
meeting was held. at which the proposition
was discussed. and after it had been fully
made clear It was decided that there
would be no danger in the movement OF
cars as intended and as has been sever
al times explained in these columns, and
the embargo WAS removed.
The Lake Charles embargo Is still on,
but advices from there yesterday were TO
the effect that the police Jury would prob
ably meet today and remove It,
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wants "a Issue nonds

Austin. Texas. October 29.-Mr. L. p.
Featherstone OF the Gulf and Interstate
railroad has filed an application with the
railroad commission for an Issuance of
bonds, and asks that the commissions en-
gineer be sent to make an examination ana
reDOrt
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IOLLorEi
fVAtS.
~. H.G to
|yper. day.
|xEy' elegan,t
IONS wit h
"a. u r & q
|pule rooms.
EIirally aiocat-
Best accom-
kssons fcr
nmercial men
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pee Gee OffIcers.

Kansas City, Nc. October 29.--At The an
nual meeting OF the Kansas City, Pit;spurg
and Gulf railroad the present officers we're
re elected
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us'iee - always believe in giving
usvn his dues said the young man
tuscss odd methods of Thought.
~ replied his tailor. hut don't
u you have any business d,scriminat-
.sMnst your other creditors in his ia
Washington Star.
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FIRST-CLASS.
tOOn Ne-Opcnb Monday,
November 1.

asinE itoom Re-opens Monday,
November l..
4. Stacy, Waco: II. l.. Wilson, Aus
ri L. johnson, G.. M. Morey, T.. p.
kiscn, 81, Louis; $. J; Lgg, sherman;
III Smith, Willis: Chas. Lowenstein.
lrsston; C. II. Markell and wife, New
N. a. n. Blake, Boston; j. c. Smith,
n. ", Johnson, Chicago; w. f. Scott,
Iladelphia: II. r. Freeman, Chicago;
N. yahay, San Antonio; II. NJ. Zim-
/ n an, Sam G. Sutherland. Tom j.
{cdy, D. w. Stands. st. Louis; d. II.
{res' Macon, Ga; Fl. p. Dawes. New
II b. S. Williams. Cincinnati; Geo. d.
{sle, Navasota.
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CURRENT FUN.

! difference. -O'Hoggarty-Di Hogan
0ae In conyinein yez thot we wor
.ssaIaoberty-No, begorra! But he bate
ne made ME admit it..--Puck.
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few weeks ago the editor taken
with a very severe cold that caused him
10 be in nost miserable condition. II was
undoubtedly bad ease OF la grippe ana
recognizing It as dangerous he tosk !nsae-
dis.e steps to bring about a speedy cure.
From the advertisement OF chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and the many good iecom-
n,fndaticns included therein, we concluded
to make first trial CT the medicine. TO
say that il was satisfactory in us results,
is putting It very mildly, indeed. y acted
like magic and the result was sreely and
permanent cure We have no hesitincy Ia
recommending this excellent Cough Fem
edy to anyone afflicted with cough Of
cold in any form.-The Banner OF Liberty.
Libertytown. Maryland. The rs and 90
cent sizes for sale by all druggists.
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TO Meet In Sherman.

Sherman. Texas. october 2s.-The Grand
Lodge OF the knights and Ladies Of Honor
has issued Q circular calling attention to
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you have any business d,scrjminat-
ssslnst your other creditors in his ia
washington Star.
Inevitable Conclusion. -"How did
KNOW, Columbus" asked one OF the
ot spain, that there was land on
!, e'nef side of the globe?"
was simple enough said Columbus.
sa,N mat the earth revolved. and saw
'nere wasn't enough land on this side
- mund. What other conclusion could
Ascai mind ?''-Harper' Ba-
s ~, He looked down into her
ssul eyes" ETC., etc.
sas,, We, shake your chaperon?' he
~, Wauliful girl shivered as In terror.
u, n9' n1' she exclaimed. LET her
n -petrolt Journal.
am going to rive up trying to get
~ ~ s'2p smoking said Mrs. Grou III.
IN. 70 ho use worrying with you any
, c,r. said Mr.. Crouch. glaring at his
h ,a' WITH q stony stare, have you
sssauihg about that man who dropped
I'M s,'or smoking cigar ?'-Indiinapoiis
!, 49, aa,ch.-Mrs. Newrich--I want to
jClsrs , liobon for my racing colors..
kIrs Is, ma'am; what shade?
h, ~. wrich--lt don't make any differ
nul the colors must be fast'-Phila-
pnla Record. ~ Os ' -'
la b' .Hlstory.-"Did you know, my
nj ~, asked the solemn old gentle
bon pa bee can fly faster taan a
ant an knew it before. said the little
lar, ! hnsw he can set down he y
Nihqinnai Enquirer.
ma MS Bushes s.--Merchant-Ha Have
hpaiiit. any Experience in chlnaware?
OF it. sir.
tsk What do you do when you
kfths, -Weil-ar--I usually set Il
b tnsh ana Fut It where some Gust ,mei
|'''naht-Youll do.-London Tit BITS.
y p psn. sympt:ms.-Mr. Beacon H!ll-
Ma pasiofe, what Is the matter?
Pa Eacen Hill-oh, Tioraeei ! an
J havn tol has not that elevated mint
NJ risht to expect n a child o
IAN nss lust said 'Da! da!" like thu,
Dast,- p na, baby heard II
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Na.hyiIIe Exposition.

Nashville, October 29.-Thousands OF
people today visited the Tennessee centen-
NAL Exposition. which viii close toner
rev. There were no especial events To-Day.
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N rims arrive and depart from the Grand
KY 4 srot except the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
nsIfh nav. a depot in the Fifth ward. the In
sssssi & Great Northern. Galve :ton. Houston &
III Great Northern depot on Congress ave-
"A ne Lufkin train on the Houston. East &
f.vss. which leaves from and arrives at the
d, y AN road in the Fifth ward. All Missouri,
N K Texas trains pass the International &
northern depot.
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defendant was armed two or three hours
before the assault. his remarks being also
shown explaining HIS reasons for having
said gun. Appellants motion for a new
trial on the grounds OF newly discovered
evidence does not appear TO be well taken;
said application utterly fails to show any
diligence.
Opinion by Hurt r. -.
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WASH WHITE, from Travis; conviction
for murder IN the fret degree and pun
ishment fixed ut life IN the pentaniary
Affirmed.
Appellant contends that the Indictment
Is insufficient because II omite the word
express" from the expression malice
aforethought." This Indictment has been
repeatedly held 10 be sufficient. There Ia
no statement OF facts in the record and the
charge is sufficient under the indictment.
Opinion by Davidson, J.
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n LAwLOR-RATES $3.50 AND s3M
In DAY. JAMES I.AWIoR, PRO.
j2lETcR-
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FRANK SPRoDLING. from Hopkins; con-
viction for theft of hogs-Affirmed,
We think that the charge was amply
sufficient In defining who are principals
and also IN charging that unless they
should beliNe that defendant was a prin-
cipal they should acqnit. The evidence IL
sufficient
Opinion by Hurt. T.. J.
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JOHN W. JONES from Navtrro; conyfc-
ton for an assault sith intent to muir
der--Affirmed.
There is nothing in the objection OF the
appellant TO the testimony showing that the
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THE NEW
HUTCHINS (: /: {:
4: +: /; (; HOUSE,

W. T. rua J. I.
Boyle. pror ricto.s.
Rates. $2.W and
$3.50 per day.
T. p. A. head.
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DULE PORTER. from Shelby; CONVICTION
for disturbing religious worship--Af-
firmed.
record and the motion for a new trial
besed on newly discovered evidence Is not
In compliance with the law, no affidavits
accompanying same. The evidence 10 suf-
flcient.
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Eek PARTE FRANK FREELAND, from
Dewitt appellant was convicted In the
city court OF Yonkuin and sued out a
writ OF habeas corpus before the county
judge and was remapded by him--Af-
firmed.
The conviction was under an ordinance
making It an offense for two or more per-
Sons to fight together in public place In
the city OF Yoakum; that n, the ordinances
occupied the same ground covered by ar
ticie 1898. Criminal Code. The mayors
court OF Yoakum did not take Jurisdiction
OF a state offense under said article 1913,
but made an ARRAY an offense against tho
city OF Yoakum by ordinance. We DO not
understand this case to come within the
rule laid down in the Leach case.
Opinion by Henderson, ]. Hurt agrees
10 the result.
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LEE SHELBY. from Milan: conviction FOR
theft OF cow--Reversed and remanded.
This case rests solely on the QussIon
whether or not the evidence 10 sufficient
to sustain tho conviction, and we think
that 1t is not.
Opinion by Hurt, p. J.
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JOE EWING. from Limestone; conviction
for murder in the second degree ard
glwa twenty-five years In penitentiary--
Affirmed.
There was~nothing In the evidence 10
warrant a charge GU manslaughter, and
heree not errcr to refuse such charge. The
court submitted the defense OF Insanity
fully In the charge and the jury having
foIcd against dFfeldaut, We are not pre-
rared to say that they did wrong Finding
no error m the record. the judgment is
affirmed.
Opinion by Hurt, p. J.
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FRANK FORRESTEH from BsII; cOhvic-
ton for rape aud punishment fixed At
life in the pmstenti1ry--Affiim med
The court did not err IN permitting wit
nesses, en- cross-examination. to testify
to specific acts of bad conduct on the part
OF defendant, while such testimony would
not have been admissible on direct ex-
animation. The injp-ed female being under
the age of 10 years the fact that she may
have consented IS absolutely immaterial.
Opinion by Henderson, ].
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

The Northwestern Telephone Elk
change Co. has had q large gang Of
men 1T work In the city for Il number
Of days replacing the old line. The
posts are set some six feet ia the Rround, |
are some 40 feet In height, and in the
city will be protected with wire 10 the
height Of six feet above the ground aud
covered with u coat Of paint. The
wire will be much more substantial and
serviceable than the old one, and when
the line is completed 1t will be one Of
the best long distance equipments 10
the country.
Mrs. Karen Ringsrud, mother Of
Hon. A.. o. Ringsrud, celebrated the
18th anniversary Of her birthday yes
terday. A goodly number Of her
friends and neighbo's surprised her
with q visit, spent u very pleasant
afternoon, took tea together Of their
own preparing, and took their de-
par,ure after leaving behind many
kindly wishes for her future health
and happiness, rs we'll as several
valued presents which will BIZ a visible
token OF their appreciation and regard.
Mrs. Ringsrud is still hale and hearty,
and apparently ne young ~ many OF
fewer years. Her present home in
Brule township hss been her constant
dwelling place since the spring OF '68,
the Ringsr uds coming to this county
first thirty years ago last summer.
The COURIER joins in most hearty
congratulations.
The Sioux City Daily Journal con-
tains q special from LeMars, Nov. IL,
intimating that the Plymouth county
board Of supervisors WAS dissatisfied
with the piers Of the Big Sioux bridge
at the Massey crossing. and that they
were likely TO be rejected. These
piers were constructed under u con-
tract with the Union county board,
whose duty It is also to construct the
half OF tho bridge ON this side. That
this report is ~unfnunded is proven by
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the fact that the Plymouth county
board has since accepted the piers,
and that the hoard disclaims all r.
spOnsibility for the dispatch referred
to. 1t 10 true that the Plymouth coun-
ty board r. j-cted all the bids sui
miited last week for constructing their
half Of the bridge, but this con tract il
likely 10 be let privately before m my
DAYS.