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The Opelousas courier., 1899-10-07

Societies, COMMERCIALS ct particulars
qui avez des travaux lin primsrie s
commander, rappelez-vous QUEEN lei
dormant au COURIER vOus serez bier
servis ct aiderez Ell meme temps
doter notre vile d'npjournalde plus er
Plus important.
Bien que lie danger de la fi6vrs JAIME
n'vxiste encore que dams DIES cerveauz
a6traQu6s, nous he voyons pas molns
des quarantaius s'Stabljr de tentes
parts. LIE trafc est partiellsmsnt inter
rompu sur Ia ligne du Southern Pacific,
ainsi que sur celis du Texas and Paci.
ic, a cause de restrictions inposees par
qnslques villages affeles de psur.
A peine CONNIE, la psudre sans fla
NEE est menac6e dune decouverte Qui
neatraliserait ravantage qu'elle oYte
dams une batailI~. Tn colonel do Par
NEE des Etats- Unis II constat6 QUEEN
Inunissant les lorgnettes de campagse
de vsrres violets on apercoit. meme a
Dc grandes distances, i'effet produit
dams Iatmosplere par les coup de feu
tires avsc cet.shpoudre.
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A SsHdrs par jos. LassaNe.

Cslui qui remplit sou magazin de
msrshandises ct qui negIige de le faire
savoir au public par la vote de Pan
npnce est d'aa moins ua demi. steele en-
arriAre.
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Observation-Disclosures AND HON
w est person 10 represent ns Is Managers
i'll this and ct:sc by counties &ainry 5000 !;
year and expenses. Straight. h"na-ti1c,
no more, no less salary. Position ,,erlHa.
nent. Oar references. any bank i'll any town.
1t is mainly office work conducted at home.
Reference. Enclose self addressed stamped en-
velope. The DOMINION COMPANY, Dept. 3,
Chicago. Sept. %, ic4n.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-10-07

I'm automobile, pourvu dan appa-
reil pour 10 nsttoyage dss rues, fonc-
tonne q merveille dams la willie
de St. Louis, Mo.
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Avant de partir pour la guerrs, prize
uns fois; avant de t'smbarQuer en-
mer, prize deux fois ;-prie trois fois
avant dc to marier.
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lie COURIER DIES oPELoUsAs

L,Abonnement sera dc S2.O0 par an pay
able d'avance, GU 81. so dams lie cOurant de Tan
nee.
Les Avis Sc paieront cinquante cents par
oarre pour la premiere insertion ct ylngt clnq
cents par carr6 pour chaque insertion subse-
uente. Dix lignes on moins constItueront un
ARE.
Les avis qul seront envoyes pour etre publies
seront inseres ell Francals ct en- Anglals. ia
EOinS GU'il men soft autrement OrdOnnt) lns-
qu'a ce q re Pediteur JUICE a propos de les dis
eontinuS-
Les cac-..ats aux faveurs publiques devront
ayer/dInze piastres d'avance, sill veulent sc
ARE tnnOncer.
Q necrologes. les lettres de remerciment.
Q reclames, les communications dun genre
personnel, etc, Sc paieront all tdux des avis.
Les articles dune nature personnelle tquand
t0utefois lis serOnt admissibies) SO paieront
vingt cents la ligne ct d'avance.
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Les bons comptesfont les hons amis,
cOnsequeMment vrntx regler votre
sonscription an COURIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-10-07

DE-. X. II. Littell has returned +,
o%neioRsas, and resumed practice. His
ohces is on Main street, adjoining 81.
Landry State Bank. ="
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Very Desirable. Home For Sale

One block from Catholic Church at Grand
Coteai, Louisiana. Fine house. nut-offices and
grounds, well watered and fenced Apn,v by
letter to j. Bagnal. Lafayette, La, or to Mayor
ID. Thompson, Opelousas, La.
October 8, 1898.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-10-07

ne annonce dams LIE COURIER
nen ct rapport4 beaucoup.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-10-07

Place your valuable papers IN a safety
deposit box in the st. Landry State
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Envoyez, nous les ~nouvelles de votre
section ct nous les publierons.
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Roundup Bale Press.

HI LARGEST ROUNLAP COTTON
PLANT IN THE SOUTH HAS DONE
FOR TIE FARMER.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-10-07

viii practice in State and Federal Courts in
this and adjoining Parishes. Both Criminal
and Civil Business.
0priOusas. La, March Is, 1889. 3n
The Opelousas courier., 1899-10-07
John N. Ogden |
Percy T. Ogden

.s0EN n. OGDEN & son,
Attorneys M CounaeIOT.a.
AT LAW.
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Lo Favori de Tout le Monde.

1900 rue St. Laurent, Montreal, Car
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
HEAVY FIRE LOSS At
EAST BIRMINGHAM
Plant of Birmingham Hardware
Mfg Go. Destroyed.
VALUED AT ABOUT $4,000
Originated in Paint Room, and on Ac-
count of Infamable Material Was
Soon Beyond Control-Will
be Rebuilt at Once

Late yesterday afternoon the entire
plant of the Birmingham Hardware Manu-
featuring company, at East Birmingham,
was burned to the ground, totally destroy
ing property to the value of about $4,000,
with only $500 insurance.
The fire originated in the paint room,
and is supposed to have been caused by
spontaneous combustion.
Yesterday morning a short force showed
up a the plant on account of large NUM-
Der of employees laying off to attend the cir
Gus, and the plant shut down for the day.
An employee was placed in charge, and
was relieved by the night Waterman at 5
p. m. Shortly afterwards. the latter
claims, flames burst out in the paint room,
caused, no doubt, by spontaneous
combustion, as there was more or
less inflammable material in this
room. Volunteers from the near
by houses lent all possible assist
ance but to no avail. From the time the
fire broke out until the building had been
burned to the ground not more than forty
five minutes had elapsed.
The building was a frame structure and
being perfectly dry, was splendid fuel for
the flames. The plant, while not a very
large one, was doing an immense business
and at the close of business Wednesday
had orders enough ahead to tax it's capacity
until January l. The plant contained sew
eral valuable machines, which are practical
ly ruined.
The company manufactured sad irons,
sash weights, CRATE bars and other cast
ings, and only yesterday received an order
for a car load of sash weights for immedi-
ate delivery.
Mr.. Daugherty the principal stockhoder
and secretary-treasurer and general mana
ger, stated last night that he would begin
to rebuild at once and would arrange mat
ters so that the plant would soon be put in
operation and would also fill the orders on
hand,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
RETURNED TO MOBILE
Expert Rosson Gould Not Wait Longer
on the Committee

George 7. Rosson, the expert accountant
of Mobile, who recently examined the books
of the city officials and rendered report at
the last meeting of the city council, left
this morning on the early train for Mobile
after waiting several days to go over the
report with the committee to which it was
referred.
Before leaving the city Mr.. Rosson ad-
dressed the following letter to Chairman
Moore of the committee:
Birmingham, Ala, Oct &c, 1899.
Mr.. Walter Moore, Chairman, Birmingham,
Ala
Dear Sir: l have been here two days, wait
ing for your committee to meet and con-
slider my report, but am unable to remain
any longer, as 1 have pressing business en-
gagements at home which need my imme-
date attention.
l will ask you in justice to me to have
a record made of the proceedings at
your meeting and forward me copy of
same, with copy of your report.
Your truly, GEO T. ROSSON.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
BUSY DAY WITH POLICE
Had Their Hands Full Handling the
Circus Crowd

Yesterday was very busy day in police
circles, and though everything was in
prime condition for some serious ARRAYS
nothing of consequence occurred. Owing to
the small force available one or two extra
men had to be put on to handle the crowds
which came to town to see the circus.
Numerous disorderly conduct cases were
made out and a few unfortunates who had
come to Birmingham to take in the big
show spent the night in the police station.
Only one pickpocket arrest was made. A
white man named j. b. French was pointed
out to Officers Burke and Culpepper as one
OF the light-fingered artists and was placed
und<r arrest on suspicion.
The patroLmen on duty around the circus
grounds used discretion and treated all
slight offenses in a good humored way
The crowd was excelently managed and no
serious trouble of any kind arose. A few
persons had imbibed too freely of Brming-
hams overjoyful whskey and had to be
taken in. Outside of this everything
worked in perfect harmony.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
CLERKS UNION
Will Visit tie Bessemer Local on Mon
day Night

The Clerks union held us regular meet
ing last night in Engineers hall, and 1t
was unanimously decided TO vllst the Bes-
semer local on next Monday might in a
BODY, the occasion being musical benefit
for the clerks
The meeting was called DO order by Pris-
ident Antwine, and after disposing CT
routine business, including Vhe election of
several new members, an address was de-
livered by w. d. Lanier of the Beasemer
local, who extended the organization an
invitation to visit the Marvel City on the
occasion of the benefit.
The invitation was accepted and arrange
merits made to leave on the O'Clock
dummy Monday evening.
NJ. S. Umberhauer of The Birmingham
local has been selected as one of the prin-
cipal speakers, and together witch the other
features of tine programme a most enjoy
able evening lis in store for those vino at
tend.
The Bessemer clerks have taken up the
early closing movement and are meeting
with THE hearty cooperation of their en-
ployers.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Secretary Root Will Preserve Peace by
Means of Soldiers

Washington, October 26.-The Mexican
ambassador, Senior Azpiros, has received
word that two Americans were killed and
two Mexican gendarmes were wounded in
the border clash near Naco, Mex, the oth5r
day. The ambassador called at the state de-
partment and had talk with Assistant Sec
rotary Hill. Assurances of regret were ex-
pressed over the affair and both sides have
taken steps in sending troops to the scene,
which are considered ample to maintain
peace and stop border ruffianism.
Secretary Root has ordered a company of
United States troops from Huachuca to
NacO.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
ROBINSON'S CIRCUS
DREW Big CROWDS
Estimated That Three Thousand
Were Turned Away.
CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE
Society Was Out in Full Force and
and Reveled in Pink Lemonade
and Peanuts The Small
Boy in His Element

Amid myriad of lights fiickerng around
inson's circus was thrown open 10 an i'm
mense crowd iast night. Long before the
performance began hundreds of circus hunt
ers Were turned away from the door, no
seat being procunab BILE. Around the big
tent were numerous skin games by which
the crowd was thoroughly fleeced at the
rate of 10 and 20 cents per head
TIE circus proper WIS good. The per-
formers were of the BEST but little dd-
ficulty was encountered in putting on some
of the acts ON account of The immense
crowd which sursed all around aae ming.
There was a conspicuous absence of funny
clowns, but two persons atli.ed in the garb
CT countrymen attempted to amuse the
crowd. In some instances DIT succeeded.
John Lowlow, who it lis claimed is the
oa1est Gown OF them ALL appeared before
the reserved seats and proved ,aat he was
duly erisiNed to TIE distinction. All of his
gags and witty sayings st.ll bore t,le tint
of age 1t would have been eminently i'm
proper for him to have said any ming new
and me Strictly adhered to the doctrine.
The bareback riding WAS very good. Rob
hason's circus is probably the oldest in tine
business, and the mana cement has not de-
parted from the custom of giving a first
class article OF bareback riding.
There was a trick bicycle rider Who also
furnished some amusement by his imfta-
toEs of beginners.
But let 1t not be forgotten that the shut
fer of red lemonade and peanuts was on
hand in full force. Society was out and
everybody RECALLED In these refreshments
necessary at all circuses.
When everything was working smooth the
announcer of the concert put on his act.
After long description of the amusing
sights to be seen on the elevated" stage,
he concluded in an eloquent peroration say
ing that the show was not yet half over.
As matter of fact the stage was elevat-
ed. That is it consisted of two plank doors.
The thickness of these planks was about
one inch and 1t cannot be said that the an
nouncer had lied in regards to the elevation.
Amid myriad of lights Pickering around
the orchestra seated in on the dirt thrown
up around the ring. One little girl came out
and sang a little song. 1t was not delight
full. Another maiden of uncertain age at
tempted to repeat the act with the same
result.
A minstrel then appeared and said some
funny things and the show was over.
The crowd was then relieved of small
amounts by small shows on the outside and
within an hour the grounds were deserted
and Birminghamites will have ITO wait zen
days for another show.
The crowd at the afternoon performance
was equally as large as last night, and 1t is
estimated that fully 5000 persons were
turned away from the doors.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
NORWEGIANS RELEASED
Two Were Held in South Carolina for
Murder

Charleston, s. c., October 26.-The Nor
wegdan government has instructed its rep
resentatdve at this place to secure the re-
lease OF the two shipwrecked sailors, held
for murder, and the consul secured the re-
lease today. In August last a Norwegian
bark was caught in West Indian hurri-
cane off the Florida coast and completely
wrecked. Three of the crew remained ON
a raft for several days without food or
water, and finally drew lots to see which
should die for the other two.
The two remaining were rescued and
brought to this port and 1eld for murder
when they related thedr experience. The
men will be sent home.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
KING IN NAME ONLY
Street Fakir Arrested on the Charge of
Swindling

John King, a dapper young man, who
zispenses 1.-THE best soap on earth" from a
handsome carriage, was arrested yesterday
afternoon on a charge of swindlng Henry
Sanders, "a negro, out of S.. Henry had
come to 1.-THE circus, and a matter of
course was taking in all side issues.
King was eloquently proclainlang the
merits of a certain class of soap that he
was almost giving away, and The negro was
one of the spectators. Henry took very
kindly to the performance and decided to
invest in this latest method of cleansing
the skim and, in fact, anything else that
was soiled.
In addition to the value received in the
soap, Mr.. King was also offering prizes.
He told his audience to hand min the money
for the prizes and to keep in their mind
exactly THE amount paid him and that he
would give them the change when he got
Through. In course of time he got through
with the performance. Henry, who had
handed him a s. bill, took the floor at this
jGncture and announced that he had given
Khe man So bill. With a kindly expression
on his face, Mr.. King sweetly said, Did
you?" and applying the whip TO his horses
rolled away. Henry was not SO easily
shaken, however, and held ON to the rear
wheel of the carriage. His grip was a little
weak and forthwith to policeman Ghe took
his TROUBLES. Later in the day Officers
Burke and Eagan found King He had
changed his attire completely, but was
easily recognized. He was taken to the
police station with the charge of swindling
against him. King succeeded in making
bond, but win have to explain the fransac-
tion Ito Judge Feagin Wis morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
STILL IMPORTING
GEORGIA NEGROES
Crowd of One Hundred and Fifty Arrived
Last Night-Heavy Travel-Kan-
sas City Officials Here

Last night about one hundred and fifty
negro laborers from Georgia arrived here to
go to work in the surrounding mines,
which fact is simply an illustration of the
scarcity of common labor in this district
They came from Atlanta and Immediately
upon arrival were loaded on a Birmingham
Mineral special and taken to Ishkooda,
Smiths and other mines in that locality
operated by the Robinson Mining company.
While this is fairly good sized shipment
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
X svival Meetings

The evangelistic revival meetings now be-
ing conducted under the Methodist Profess
tant gospel tent" on the corner of Third
avenue and Twenty-second street, by Rev.
j. L. Morrill,, the duly appointed evangelist
OF this church, are daily increasing in in
terest. The congregations grow larger at
each service. Rev. Mr.. Morrill, is preaching
a pure gospel, and the song service, under
the leadership of Prof. Stozier, of Macon,
Ga, is spiritual and soul-inspiring. Prof
Stozier has a very melodious voice and is
master of the keys. Services al 10 clock
a. M, p. m. and 1880 p.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27


Washington, October 26.-Forecast for AL
abama Fair Friday; showers and cooler
Saturday; fresh easterly winds.
there are crowds of five, ten and twenty
being Imported daily.
big Local Travel
The union depot all day yesterday held a
crowd much larger than usual, and 1t was
easy to see that the circus had been very
material in increasing local traffic. Nearly
every train that pulled out from under the
big shed yesterday afternoon and night
was taxed to its full capacity.
Kansas city People Here
General Superintendent r. r. Hammond,
of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming-
ham arrived here yesterday and will be
Joined today by Superintendent ]. II. Sulli-
van of the Kansas City, Memphis and Bir-
ming'ham division.
Mr.. III. A. Smith, chief clerk to Mr.. Sulli-
van, Is also here.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

If you have rooms to rent,
with or without board, send
with price and location at
once to the "Bureau of Infor-
nation" State Fair. Birming-
ham, Ala.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Pythian Press in Session

Detroit, Mich, Octboer 26.-Fifty-three
publications are represented in the annual
conference of the National Pythian Press
association, which began a two days ses-
sion today. Next years I>nIgnrs of Pyth-
las convention, the welfare of the order in
general and policies of the Pythian press
were discussed in executive session.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Bulbs have arrived at Godden's
Pacing RECORD liroken

Bethlehem, Pa, October 26.-The world 8
pacing record for a half mile track was
beaten twice by Prince Alert here today in
the concluding event of the Pennsylvania
Fair associations fall meeting. Prince Alert
paced the first mile in 2:06K.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Rochester, N. Y, October 26.-The Union
bank has gone into voluntary liquidation
and deposited with the Central Bank of
Rochester, in cash. an amount equal to its
outstanding certificates of deposit.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Twentieth Century club

The Twentieth Century club Will meet
this afternoon at 8 O'Clock with Mrs.
Hutchinson, No. 1905 North Twentieth
street
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
ANNOUNCED ENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.


George w. Sherlng is a candidate for
Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic party.
e. L. Higdon is a candidate for sheriff
of Jefferson county, subject to the action
OF the democratic party.
James A. Downey is a candidate for sher-
if of Jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party. 9-1S-tf
Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff
of jefferson county, subject to action of
democratic party.
COUNTY TREASURER
Henry Il. GRAY is a candidate for Treas-
urer of Jefferson county subject to, =
ton of the democratic party, '''o az
of = jefferson nee eon a for srsasurer
of the Democraticasparty. o''
.rexie Cigars are the acme
of perfection.
-
DrlWk Distilled Water.
Phone 1925.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

If your blood is the least bit impure take
Hoods Sarsaparilla to protect your health.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
U. S. TROOPS TO NACO

Flower bulbs and pot. aodden's.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Highest temperature, 81; lowest tempera-
ture, S.; average temperature, "A.
BEN. NJ. JACOBS,
Station Agent, u. S. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
THE WEATHER.

Office of Station Agent,
Birmingham, Ala, October 26, 1899.
Local observations during the "a hours
ending Z p. M, Central time:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff
of Jefferson county, subject to action of
democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

James A. Downey is a candidate for sher-
if of Jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party. 9-1S-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

George w. Sherling is a candidate for
Sheriff of jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic party.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-27

There ls more Catarrh in this sec
ton at the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
rev years was supposed to he incur
able. For great man; years doc
tors pronounced it u local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by
constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable
Science has proven catarrh to he a
constitutional disease. and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
HalPs Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. j. Cheney & Co Toledo, Ohio,
ls the only constitutional cure Oh the
market. 1t ia taken internally in
doses from IL drops to teaepoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and nIu.
cous surfaces Of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case
1t fails to,cnre. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address:
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo. Ohio.
Solo by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-27
A Suspicious Occasion.

A writer in Cornhill says that in a
certain borough the Alder men me
one day Mt the Mayors house with
the Object of presenting a silver era
do to the Mayors wife, who had been
presented with child during the
husbands year Of Office. The Alder.
man who was to mako the presenta-
ton WIS rather nervous man. lust
the one in fact who might be relied
upon to say something ont OF the way
He succeeded in doing 60 in bis
opening words. ~We have met TO.
gether here" he began, con this Gus
PIGEONS occasion" One Of his COL
leagues pulled him by the coattails.
He looked aroun and went on more
Hurried than ever. II repeat on this
very suspicious Wcassion-" The
laughter that a,uld no longer be re-
strained now drowned his uiterance .
1t was rathephard uron the Ma, or's
wife, for he emphasiz d the word
very IN 90 pronounced fashion, but
the sffair went off OF course quite
pleasantly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-27
Central Pacific Railroad Company.
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting.

NOTICE is hereby given that on
the G'l hay OF April, A. -. 1899. the
Board Ut Directors NJ the CENTRAL
PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY,
at regu lar meeting thereof. adopted
n resolution wht rein and whereby II
was resolved and ordered that the nm.
nual meeting ~ the Stockholders Of
said Company for the year 1899, for
the election " directors for the en- u
ing year, and for the TRANSACTION nf
such other business rs may he
brought before the me ting. should
be held mt the Office ~ the Cnnrpnn,
in tie Hobart Building. No. f32 Mar.
ke: Street. in the City and County Of
San Francisco. State " California, nj
IT,. hour ~ 10 q IN. ON Friday, the
18th day Of ArriI. \. D. 1899.
The polls willrlo nj 3 o'rlock n. m.
w NJ. THOMPSON,
Secretary Central Pacific kaIlroad
Company.