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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01
Elected Officers.

At it's regular meeting on Mon
day evening, Fidelity Lodge No.
12O, K. of p, elected the following Of.
fcers for the ensuing year:
G.. C.-Fred jacob.
V. CT. Hines.
P.-W. Emerson.
M. W.-Henry Reid.
X. r. S.-John Ringsmouh.
N A.-Orin Sweiger.
N. F.-George Fish.
I. G.-John w. Herbert.
0. CT. E. Barnum.
Trustee. f. Perry.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01

THE entire Atlantic coast of the
United States has been visited by
a terrific storm resulting in great
loss of life and destruction of prop
erty. Scores of vessels foundered
and with the loss of one of them
the Portland-Which occurred near
Boston, hundred persons per-
iShed,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01

With Dare in the chair every 10
cality and every interest in the state
would be sure OF fair and unprejudiced
treatment. He is one of those men
who has taken his everyday, business
honesty with him into politics, and,
moreover, he has marked ability as
an organizer and has had abundant
experience.-Al,xa ndria Post
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01
The Majestic Range.

Practical tests of the perfection of
all cook stoves-the Majestic steel and
malleable iron range will be made at
the store of How Bros. & Co., from
November % to December 3. Biscuits
perfectly baked in three minutes; half
fuel of an ordinary cook stove, and
abs olutely understandable.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01

THE indications are that the
year 1899 will be an active one
in the field of railroad building.
The old truce of amity between
the Great Northern and Northern
Pacific roads is atan end, and ag-
gressive competition and invasion
of each others territory will be the
order of things. Which one will
take hold of the Duluth Huron &
Denver and complete a valuable
feeder?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01

Bob Dunn and August Koerner
were elected auditor and treasurer
respectively by about $4,000 ma.
jority each. The people are alive
to their own interests, and show an
appreciation of faithful and intelli.
gent service.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01
1T doesn't cost much to com

1T doesn't cost much to conduct
a campaign in Stearns county after
all. Public opinion has very ex-
aggerated idea of the amounts of
money expended in campaigning, as
is evidenced by the sworn state
ments of candidates. Fred Schi'-
pin spent only $19o.S2, and was
elected sheriff; G. M. Weber was
elected superintendent of schools
for S; Q o.; b. F. Carr spent 1920,
and Was defeated for county sur
veyor; w. F. Do1ahue was elected
representative of this district at
cost of $lO2.S5. and Val. Batz only
spent $213.4o to beat Henry Keller.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01

You are wanted to witness the
triumph in cookery, as manifested
by the Majestic steel range, in opera
ton at How Bros. & Cos. store every
day-from November 2S to December
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01
Relief In SIX Hours.

,stressing Kidney and Bladder, diseases
relieved in six hours by the ''New Great
South America Kidney Cure" 1t is great
surprise on account Or its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, in male or female. Relieves re.
tention OF water almost Immediately. If yov
want quick relief and cure this is the Rem
edy. Solo by Scheldrup & Fiesler.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01

Take Rocky Mountain Tea. See it
exterminate posion. Feel it revitalize
your blood and nerves and bring back
that happy, joyous feeling of boyhood
days. Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01
Resolutions In Memoriam.

At regular meeting of the Won
ans Gradatim Club, of Sank Centre,
the following resolutions were passed:
WHEREAS, once more the Angel OF
Death has entered our circle, and
taken from us our friend and associ--
ate, Mrs. Amanda Baugh. tribute OF
sorrow and respect is due from our
society thereupon be it
Reso Ived, that in her death we have
lost valuable member, and an es-
teemed friend, the memory OF whom
will ever be dear to US.
Resolved, that to the husband and
family of the deceased we extend our
heartfelt sympathy in their bereave-
ment.
Resolved, that a copy OF this test1-
monial be forwarded to the husband
and family of the deceased, also be
spread upon theminute records OF the
society, and be furnished the city pa
pers for publication.
MRS. MARGARET kEELS.
MRS. JENNIE SIMoNTON.
MRS. MAMIE COOPER.
ReliabIe.Salesm man wanted.
We do not promise great riches, but
| can make it an object to the right man
to sell our Lubricating oil land greases.
| Address us at once.
THE EUCLID OH COMPANY.
| Cleveland, Ohio.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-01
Wood Wanted.

One thousand cords of soft wood,
poplar or birch, wanted at the Keller
factory,
KELLER MANUFAC CO.
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The TENNIS TOURNAMENT
tatries fsf the Championship Contest to Be
Decided n Houston.
Representative OF DiHcrcnt snt~r-
est~ VIII ne AZ tho terEue Mees-
ing-Rcsults of the Races

for the coming tournament Of tho South
Texas Lawn Tennis association. to be held Ia
this city DECEMBER 6 and G, the entries givsn
below have becn received The games are to
be played on tho courts OF the Houston Tennis
club. corner Of Mckinney avenue and Bagby
streets, The games are TO begin promptly Mt
0 o'clock each morning and continue unin-
terruptcdly.
The lists are not finally closed but will be
Saturday. In sundays Post will appear the
result of the drawing. showing how tho play
crs are matched against each other.
s.r. Ton, Holland of Drcnham. the Texas
State champion. will be present. but declines
foi personal reasons entering the tournament.
However, the arrangement committee has u
store rare treat for the loyers Of trnnis IN
their purpose of accomplishlnn mattel, be-
tween the winner Of the tournament ana tho
champion.
Mr. Henry c. Breaker Will ctfriate "a RI
cree and umpires and linesmen will be chosen
at the beginning Of each match. All fiiands.
contests.
The entries arc us follows: In doublcs--J.
b, Breeding and r.. w. Hamilton OF San An
tonioi Arthur Perkins and q, ~ Ktlls OF
mann Of Gldtinss. L, a, Low Jr., and Geo.
Wright of Btca,hani; d. u. Holland and T. X
Carlisle OF BrenbaIn; Enslare Taylor aud Mr.,
Scales of Galveston; u. D, Junkin and II. NJ.
rarrar OF Houston; George McFaddcn and
Geo. NJ. Patton Of Houston: H. II. Savage and
" g. Del4acy Of Honstun: ID. ID. Pcden, Jr..
ard a. W Pollard Of Houston
IN singles MesSrs. Speeeis Kelly and Per-
KRIS OF Giddings: Hamilton aud iirovding or
Sun Antonio; Holland, Low Wright and Car
Isle of Brenham. Mr. Eustaco Taylor Of t;ai4
weston; Messrs. Patton. Poden. McFadden
Savage and DcLacy OF Houston.
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Re.uIts AZ oaLIond.

San Francisco, December 1.oakiand re-
suits:
Selling, fve furloneS -Almoncr. Gross Mo
lima. Polka. Time i;o2is.
sellln, SIX furlonss soseo. Lhertiue, Car
biner. Time 1:i6
Futurity course--Lime Water, Anchored
Mdlove. Time 1915
six furlongs lightweight handicap Mor
inga, 0bsidian, Rosormonde. Time lslhia.
Selling, seven furionss-liugh Penny, Lost
Girl, Pongo Time LES
Purse, six furlongs-Yankee Doodle. Lord
Marmion, Midlght. Time l;ials.
ToDAy'S ENTRIES.
Five eighths OF mile, selling Tiam-
beauette, Corriente. Celoso, Wild Flower, Be-
lola, Little Sister. Santa Lucia. Jorilderlo
100.
Mines ixtecnths OF a mile, sclling--Racivan,
Clarendo as. Oraiber. Royal Fan, Banswor,
Furia 10s, Gilt Edge 10i. Loiai, Faucrshaw
10s, Sugden. Almoler Tihuron 100.
One and onc-siytcenth miles McFarIane.
Zarro. None Such, Frank laubert i02. Our
Johnny. Adam Andrews David Tenny Yankee
Doodle l05,
seyan- eighths of n mileRicardo. Rosinante.
May w, Edgemourt Wheel Of Fortune.
Plexotto 30. Mt. McGregor. Paul Griggs l02.
Seven -eghihs of milo-Tenriea. Recrea-
tion Tafsida. School Marin, Cyafo, invsrary
H. Baligerso los. San yensdo, Beau Monda
lie.
Three-anarters OF mile, seiling-~Potente,
Glen Ann, Racey Scintillato 90, Faic1n 1902.
New Moon. lak Leaf, O'F'loeta Lady Brat
tnnic 10i, Ed Garland, Rushin los. Out Away.
Midlight, Whitcomb I07.
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New orleans, December 1.-Mile. Forbush.
Dr. Sheppard, Patron. Time 1850
Five furlongs-iIittick, Sir Blaze, charlo.
Time 1:O5h.
Mile and a acknowledgements. Leo Lake.
George Lee. Time LOSE.
Selling six furl1ngs-Locust Blossom, Little
Billy. Dehride. Time 1:21A,
Mile and sixteenth -Nuscadine. oxnard
Waterman. Time 200.
ToDAY's ENTRIES.
Three. quarters of mile. selling Conan
DOYLE, Weird Flop, Col. Frank Waters lo7,
Borden. Prestar. DR.. Mal'ks Fred Broens 40,
Gen. Magruder, Bob White liz, Disturbance,
jesse. Jim Flood IFS. Dainocles llS. Van Brunt
Three-quarters of inlle,-Harry Preston
100, Bon Aqua, Bright Night. curassier. laS,
Mcufacious Visionary tiut9n lo5, i'loas
Charlie, Hue Lick. Scottish Gilt l0S.
Mile anc seventy yprds sfllnE-Jno Sack
81, il. ii. Sack %. ondasue, iiriggs, Principle
eG. Hue Dan, Mech o. Mile Ed Oserlook.
Fremont 9s. The planter 49, Nobilis, Maritl
Mile and seventy yards, Standardization
Mamie LIS Sister 3d. Moroni ", DeyO l0u
Morlecsi Red l1l vanessa Lnurotta ID los,
Joe Shelby Amber GIints. Pinkey Potter 100,
Judge Steadnan luh ,
seven eighths OF mile. Bnttledore Frskal
o.. Alvin W, Bomblrdon 100 Full Hand Io2,
Elkiu l05. Duncan Bell loi, sea Robbsr iV5.
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THE Rates $3.50 and So 90 per day.
JAS. LAWLoR. Prop.


G. r. Covell. New York. A. Ruemmeli, st.
Louis; l.. b. Conner, Fort Worth: Miss Lizzie
Watts San Augustine, Texas; George Mayor
ST. Louis: Il. c. sutton, ST. Louis; ID. g..
Campbell Washington; w: B. Sayers, Con
2ales Howard G. Baird, New York, Harry
Atwood, Houston; Edw Connolly, city; 7.
NJ. Coleman, city; ]. housby, Fort Worth.
George McGonigle, Flatonia; j. G. Dowd
Wharton; Mrs. w. s. Brooks, Wharton; y.
II. Stiles Victoria; i. l.. Chapman, Cuero.
Louis Williams. Nashville. e. d. Miller.
Lake Charles. La. G. Goldberg and wife san
Francisco: j. \. Gay, Atlanta; j. j. Farley,
Denison f. r. Wefing, New York; Miss Ger
tEude Mimo. Jonesyile. La; G. g. Perry,
Galveston; j. s. Davidson. Lake Charles w.
w. Wilson Beaumont W. b. Turnbull. 81
Louis: c. S. e. Holland. Houston Post; Mrs.
Mason. San Antonio; NJ r. Smith, Galvcston,
DIR. and Mrs. +. NJ. Griffin. New York: chas.
W. Gilmear, Dallas; G., r.. King, Tayltr.
Texas b. b. Hardwick. New York: W. S,
Brooks. Wharton: y. Duncan and wife. Los
Angeles CAL: Walton c. Sinither, city; G..
Xanordstand. Victoria; W. b. Booth San
Antonio.
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have to be takon Into account with any
canal project that the administration deems
proper 10 hiring TO tha attentions OF congress
at the approaching session.
One eftsei Of the change to the old state
of Independence OF Central America Ia to
restore al Oncs tn the exercise OF their
full functions two OF our ministers who
have been much crainpcd In the discharge
cf their duty. Minister Merry. who WAS,
able 10 announce the break ND Of the com-
ttnation which had kept him from rscog :.
milton az United States mirister to SAL
vador and Nicaragua has been residing
In Costa Rica country 30 which he VIA
also accredited, and Will now be in a DO
sitlon without congressional action, II II
thought, 10 present his credentials to the
governments of Nicaragua and salvador.
MINISTRY Hunter, who has bean Living in
Guatemala ms minister there. will like
wise be able to present himself as MIN
ster to Honduras AZ well. thus restoring
the old relations between those couN~
tries and the United Statcs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02
Cotton BcItcrs at shcrman.

Sherman. Texas. November 20. -Vico
President and General Manager Russell
Harding ana panty OF the Cotton Belt raii-
way paid sherman an official Visit today.
This is Manager Harding 8 first visit sinoo
his inauguration in his present position.
II has been some Ave Years since Mr.. Hard
ing visited This csty and he expressed hiin1
self enthusiastically regarding tho growth
and development Of Shsrnian since his for
mer visit and made many careful investi-
CATIONS of her resources The personnel
OF the parity: Vice President and General
Manager Russell Harding. General Super
intenGNnt Edson General Traffic Manager
Dodger, Master Mechanic Galbradth Gen
eral Freight Agent O'lNarrell and Division
Superintendent White.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02

coiorel l.. j. Polk, general nnnuager OF
the Santa he. arrived hero In his private
car yesterday from Galveston. He was ac-
companied BY Mr.. r. H. Goodwin, gen
cral freight agent, MIR. 9. T.. w. Felt chief
engineer, and also by his private secre-
tasy, Mr.. y. II. Moodie. The coIohel was
particularly pleased when a telegram
brought him the news Of Judge McCor-
mick's decision, and WAS not slew in inn
parting 10 II number OF his Houston friends
what he regarded as ~ signal railroad vic
tory Colonel Folks VISIT 10 the city was
chiefly of private character his main
whom he WAS sorry TO learn MAS ind,sposcd
lie returned TO the ls,aiil CITY last ovoi-
ing ri
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Tea Gown with Ra.rb,,, r,.

"ea Gown with Rainbsw Eject.
rum London Fashion Letter.
me most wonderful te, Gown ~,
zen rs one that has just been maan -. =
rar'sian modiste and sent over bers !, - !, :
aoued to the trousscau gowns 81 cert.,s
wealthy bride elect. 1t has d foupda,,or ra, :,
purely white silk. embroidered s,,rh,,v ~. :.
s,sa,nsly With silver. Over this Il n,,r
~! ple dnilton skirt hemmed With pnia. p III
u.s. %,,s asaln pale blue QUE henmss S,s,
s = W., !hen comes an amber veiiins- My,
a., .'ne OF gold about the foot. ana Iar, ~
VII. pals green and silver Each skim orsu y.
~, ,,wn tne waist to the hem. bur each IN.
,s, rs opening in different place so
en .s tne effect Is quite bewilderinsly Misty
al a.Io unique The skirt trails deeplv ~,
u . GROUND ana the bodice consists of !,
. ser,s OF sleeveless Jackets OF ali tbea"
n y, coiors, over white satin. hejts
~ at lne waist with girdle of silver nm 4
20 goid embroidery on white satin hand
ne siedNes are of lace and are embroid
ered from shoulder to waist with iswais
Ieproducing exactly the coloring az ING
various chiffon draperics or course ts,..
Is an absurdly elaborate garment for nm
ordinary person at afternoon tea. Blt this
sort OF tning, with low out bodice. would
pc absolutely exquisite for a bali or even
ing gown. i Tn - ~ ~ s @'' =.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02

Rey II. M. Hayne and wife. Chappel IiilI;
NJ Stoek Orange; j. r. Sessions and WIFE,
R 4, M f r. L. Smith. S. Louis; q = A..
vorez, Dallas; obed i Kirkl0nd, Ricnmopd'
Rev. ". Wooton, Marlin; ia II. Hanke'
c'Brien. s. A. and A, 7. ny. =. ,, raj
mer Bay City; A. c. CLIFTON san Ansonio;
a. II. Whedon. cincnnati;, lanes ~ Ming Is,;
n,cnt. q. ii. Berkeley. Victoria; L.. r. West
bsry Brenham: n, 4, Richardson, Waco Z.
b. Borck. Galveston ] G. Tolman. city Y.
W. Clarke. Galveston; y. Brown. nity' ,,s ,s
York CITY; G. solomon, oswego. Kan. y.
ID. organ. Bastrop, Texas: g. u Gnnrngst,
city; L. Biaylock, Dallas A. IS hagsaWa ar
nan agent "a Hired Girl company; II. =.
P TI Huntsville; George p, Taullsrton,
San Antonio; j. r Hughes, icskum; II y.
VandaIi. San Francisco; j. L. Johnson. Nsw
York
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THE FIRE RECORD.
Three stores and Their Contents DO.
troy ed At WnNm hnrhia.

Troy eW ~ WnNnbushte.
Waxahaphie, Texas. December Three
large stores ON the west side OF the square
burned this morning, The fire originated
on The upper floor of The w. j. Il. Ross
building and was first discovered about
a. m.
The department turned out promptly
and put many sareams on the Flames. Al
. O'Clock the flames We're suhducd. The
fire swept south and Quilted the Ross, Brin
and Levy buildings
Mr.. d. Brin carried s22bo on the building,
A stock OF goods that was in s. Sshwaft's
possession up to the filing OF bankruptcy
proceedings insured for $1,000 Julius Levy.
building insured for s2500: W. j. +. Ross.
building for $500. This last building was
occupied by T.. Brown Howell as d saloon.
Mr.. Howell carried $4,000 on stock and $1,000
on fixtures. There was also a barber shop
In the front OF the building owned by l..
Brown Howell and John Maiedon, insured
for $500.
The stock OF goods in tho Julius Levy
building WAS not Insured.
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rms Cup.AS COMPRESSION.


An E0ort VIII Ne Made to Have Tn.
ole s~m Pay the Trecrs.
Washinxton. December -u<ncrai Caa-
txsc Garcia who hceds the cnban deiesa-
tion, selecbed by tho ccnyention OF Santa
CRUZ dli SUR which reached here last
night Was dndisposej. Senor Qucsada,
representative OF the Cuban iunta, Is at
work ON arIssnxemetts for an auiics,cs with
the president. Secretary Hay and other cab
insr officers. The first call Will he upon
Secretary Hay, but the time has not yet
been set.
Thus far II has been tho policy OF the
United States government TO refuse recos-
milton OF the Cuban INSURGENTS both pciorA
during and since the Spanish American
war. General Garcia and his assoUatcs.
however hops to reach an alnicabie un-
derstanding with the American authors
ties during their visit and make sonic ar
rangements by wsii1sh the United States
will advance money or guarantee a loan for
the payment Of the CubSn soldiers'
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adclphia; j. w Keenan,, Galveston. G, Her.
bert Brown, The Saturday Review; c. w. f
Felt. l.. j. Buck, Galveston; Oswald S. Par
ker. Houston; Raymond A.. White, phladel-
phia; j. Y. Huber, Chicago: H. Nicholson,
New York: 7. p. shelton, Morris LANCE, Gin
cinnati; +. Griedenweis, st. Louis julius
IIanan New York; Guy Mclaughlin. Hous-
ton: viii S. venng. Austin j. p. Sessions
II NJ. Finch II. j. Morgan. st. Louis: l.. T.
Janin. New Orleans d. Bain, Toronto; Clay
ton West. Dallas; C. G. Everett and VILE
Richmend; j. j.. Dooley, New York; w: L.
Davidson, La Grange; III. Abraham, New
York, ]. Lane, La Grange.
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ME FEMININE OBSERVER.

uksstmas shopping has set in early this
NJ fnr coat now smiles s,ipenciliously
IA The cambria shirt waist.
dhsre never was cleaner cut sarcasm
Auts help
II lisa wise woman who Is photographed
w II she wishes to utilize her pictures
! Christmas gifts.
ypman will never be able TO possess
otccmforter as a mans pipe is to him
Morris of trouble.
d-Syest time is said to be just be.
~ ne dawn, but for many OF us it seems
~ % all-uight blackness.
mere Is NO use crying over spilled milk.
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DEPARTMENT. NorEs.

Tho State land department. reports so. j.
aii acres OF school lind leased In Novein~
Der and aggregate sales o; i,02s,sa6 aSrss
for Scptcmner and october,
pagH' Hardy Of Waso. Governor Saysra
appointos for secretary OF state. ii hero
tnls WYOMING anG states that no NIL not
make the appointments lii his olIcs untn
he goes in
Tho department OF education las given
ont tho programme for the meeting Of ihe
Southern Educational association, which
meats at New Orleans. December 81 10
30 lnstant.
Hurry Dacamarn Of Corpus Christ, has
been appointed messenger al the ircasaiFy
department by rreasurer- elect Robbins.
This completes that Gentleman,s lisi Of
appointments.
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A Companx Dcs.crt.

Company dessert is difficult; you want
something that is easy to prepare, quick
to obtain and very decorative and at the
same tims new. Here is something,
which only the epicureans have tasted.
Five minutes before your dessert goes
to the table open a lar of preserved
pears, whole and sweet. Get a quart
of vanilla ice cream frozen very hard.
Lay spoonful OF cream on an ice cream
plate. bury the pear in the ice cream and
cover UP with another scoop of the
cream. The pear will be out OF sight
until it is discovered IN the cool recesses
of this delightful dessert.
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Colonel John Horribly president and gen
cral manager of the Fort Worth AMI ITO
Grnade Is II the city.
All the railroads are doing 7nSbInE
freight busiress. but the passenger irnr'd
ia reported only normal.
The Houston and Texas Central railroad
received and handled 1915 balea OF cotton
in its yards here Yesterday.
Mr. Wm. Kiriicks. general manager OF
the Hcarne and Brazos valley raiiroad.
was hero from Hearue yesterday
Nearly all the business oTganzs ons n
tho country seem 20 be tallng an active
and growing interest IN extirpauhg INC
ticket soalpers.
Mr. ". A. Renhardi, travelling passsn
rer nrnnt OF the Southern Pacific. Win
headquarters IN Houston, LEFT last night
for New Orleans.
Mr.. l.. j. Park, general passenger agent
of tho Sunset. who has been attead'ng an
imrortsnt meeting 81 general passenger
agents in ST. LOUIS. is expected to return
10 the GU today.
Mr.. J. L. West, who succeeds Mr.. W. b.
Grnseciose as assistant general ireixnt
agent OF The Missouri. Kansas ana Texas
ia Houston. arrived here from Dnlias yes.
tsrday and at once assumed the duties OK
his new Office.
here 81, liz grand initial trip 70 San Fran
cisco al sos O'Clock last night, did not
pull IN according to schedule. On aecident
near Lake Charles having caused several
hours delay.
The cheap rates oiferei By the various
railroads 10 the Fruit Flower and Nese
table Festival at Houston 18th TO lob M
clusiyo) will bring tremendous crowd %
VISITORS 10 the city and there VIII be
ample room aud unlimited enterta,nnrr'
for all who come,
Major George A. QuinIan, vice president
And raneral manager OF the Houston and
Texas Central, was taken III at The Lawlof
on Wednesday night. but his si:,nsrois
friends throughout Texas Will be glad TO
know that he II now almost entirely re-
covered from his indisposition.
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Failn TO rny interest.

Baltimore, December Lit is officially
announced at Baltimore and Ohio offices
today that the company will not pay the
semi annual interest due today on the
of the Schuy!kill river eaet side railway
The properly Is operated by the Baltimore
aud Ohio and the principal and interest
Is guaranteed by the latter corporation
This is the ihst time that this Interest has
been defaulued during the raceiveisnip OF
the baltimore and Ohio. Officials of the
company explain that there are no funds
with which to pay.
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Mir.ouri rnclnc nniptnrd.

Little Rock. Ark, December 1.---Choii-
cellor Martin today granted temporary
injunction restraining the Missouri Pa
cific railway from interfering in any way
with the construction Of the Wfster Jiti,n-
ton extension of the Choetaw Mnd Mem
phis road, ana lengthy opinion deciered
the right of way claimed by the Missouri
Pacific under ahe old Cairo and Fulton
charter forfeited and void. The Iron
Mountain is net. however. restrained from
building competing itne, hut it is en-
Joined from interfering with tho conatrnc-
tdon OF the Choctaw. -