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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
COTTON BELT CONNECTION.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois WANT
More Texas Trade.


More Texas Trade.
A late Chicago dispatch says: When, a
few months ago. the Chicago and Eastern
Illinois began the construction OF line
to the Mississippi river, the object OF the
move was a mystery. 1t now develops
that the object of the line from the start
was to connect with the Cotton Belt for
for the purpose of forming direct con-
nection between Chicago and large por-
ton of Texas that has never been touched
by any of the direct roads from that city.
Last year the Cotton Belt built new
branch to Grays Point. which is directly
across the river from Thebes. where the
Chicago and Eastern Illinois new line
will end. For time the connection De-
tween the two roads win be by ferry,
though later on bridge will be built:
President Carpenter of the Chicago ana
Eastern Illinois today confirmed the report
that the plans were as outlined ABOVE.
1t is said through passenger as well as
freight trains will be put in service by
the new system as soon as 1t Is IN WORK,
ing order. The opening Of the line VIII
take place in about ninety days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
CENTRAL CONSOLIDATION.
The Law Has Not Yet Been Given
the Gu-hy.

The Law Has Not Yet been Given
the Go-by.
Mr.. j. A. Baker. Jr.. one of the attor-
neys for the Houston and Texas Central,
is authority for the statement that tho
establishment OF Offices at Austin and
Waxahachie for branch lines OF the Central
system does not mean that the Central
has decided not to take advantage OF the
law passed by the last legislature permit
ting n consolidation of Its several lines
the forces at those places have simply
been filled out and the law fully COM
piled with. AS to the consolidation law,
the company officials have not yet fully
determined. The matter will remain In
allegiance until 1t has been thoroughly con
sidered
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
4. "'iinms' Success

0aney SUCCESS.
n 4, isxas, August l.-Rev. Sid
IL ~. u evangelist, arrived here to-
III s,a. this county, wher.
~ i rs 2 very successful meet
asls AZ ~ !, !, Progress he reports soo
ath ana a., accessions to the Ba9.
lultIar =, : 'upd Of 10000 raised TO,
= iouis 4 new church edlfice. He
. Il NJ . bis home at San Antoni &c
n vii /. : sick child. His next
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
MASS MEETING rovreHr.

Every citizen who II inter-
ested In the sanitary improvc-
ment Of Houston should attend
Tue mass meeting at the BUSH
ness League rooms this after
noon Mt o'clock. The health
ana welfare of the people are
concerned. Help TO organize
sanitary league.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
peeree Amendments.

Texarkana, Texas, August 1.-R. r.
Fort Smith railway, has been made, effec-
tive today, contracting freight agent OF
the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf rail
way. with headquarters in Texarkana. o.
II. Crittenden also takes charge today as
superintendent of the southern division.
Mena to Port Arthur. His headquarters
will he here also.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
rRAckAon CHARGES nnDuonu.
The rate Ha. been Reduced from .,

INC Hate Has Bcen Reduced from q
TO 60 Cents.
Galveston. Texas, August 2.--At a meet
ing of the directors OF the Galveston
Wharf company yesterday trackags charges
were reduced from 81 per car to 80 cents
per car. This is in line with the policy
OF the company to reduce charges as the
business OF the port increases and the re-
ceipts OF the company warrant. The In
crease In the number of cars now handled
Justified, in the minds OF the directors,
reduction In trsckage and the cut was
thei efore ordered to take effect on Deeem-
Der / next.
The great increase In the grain business
is shown by the grain receipts of July.
1893. as against July, 1898. Here is the
way IL at,naars.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
Procedure Against peesee Receiver.

Austin, Texas, August 2.--Railroad Com
missioner Allison Mayfeld was in the city
today. When asked about what steus
would be taken to force compliance with
the State law on the part of the Pee Gee
receivers, he said: II can't say that there
is anything new or very interesting in the
matter, but you can state that procedure
in the matter is moving along in manner
satisfactory to the railroad commission.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
ANOTHER HOUR ERASED

between Fort Worth and Denver Begin
ming August the new fast train OF Puii,
mans and cafe cars on The Denver hoaa
VIII leave Fort Worth as before. al s'io
a. M. but arrive in Denver at p NJ ~
time for lunch. One hour saved.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03

1t is not In grain alone that the receipts
are big, The cotton receipts for August
promise TO be the largest in the history OF
the port for that particular month and the
general freight business is pretty good,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
sabine Pass is SUPPORT of calv
Residrnre burned.

Mount Pleasant. Texas. July THE
residence of w. r. S. Johnson was do
stroyed by FIRE this evening. Only small
portion Of his furniture was saved. Loss
about $4,000. covered principally BY insur-
anca
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03

Fort Worth. Texas, August 2.-R. H..
Griffin has been appointed general yard
master of all the Cotton Belt lines in
Texas with headquarters In Tyler. The
office has just been created.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
/ An Error Corrected.

II bare special wagons for collection OF
acaAGE from PRIV ATE RESIDENCES Tor
syong trains; also for delivery to pri-
" residences 10 the city. We are on duty
III hours WE NEVER SLEEP. Tele-
lia srdsrs from private residences receive
xii attention. Phone Sc.
HOUSTON TRANSFER CO.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
COMMISSION ORDERS.
The g., u. and n. Given Authority to
Issue BOnds.

Austin, Texas. August 1.-The Texas
railroad commission late this afternoon, at
the instance of President Kirby and Chief
engineer Word OF the Gulf Beaumont and
Great Northern, granted said road author
ity to issue bonds on that section of the
road beginning at Newtonville, in Jasper
county, and ending at Center in Shelby
county. The specification as submitted to
the commission provides for first class
modern construction with S0-pound rail
ana an adequate amount OF new and mod
ern equipments. The total amount of
bonds authorized was 1887 per mile on
road and equipment.
The commission also issued the follow
! ing:
In approval of joint application of the
Gulf and Interstate Railway of Texas and
/ IeXarkana and Fort Smith Railway COM
panies, submitted under number 80 of the
Iexas and Fort Smith Railway company,
1t is hereby ordered that general tariff OF
| class rates No. 2. issued by this commits
sion to apply on shipments of merchan-
disc, by classes, transported by railroads
between points in Texas, and effective
March TO- 1899 be amended by adding to
section 3 thereof the following exception:
40 Rates in cents per 100 pounds from
Galveston to Nederland:
Glasses .......1 2 5 A B G D Is
Rates .......S0 rs 90 20 10 Is 10 Is IL IA
The minimum charge on any shipment
shall be % cents for each line
This order shall take effect August 5,
1899.
In approval of Joint application submit
ted under No. 479 of the Missouri. Kansas
and Texas Railway company of Texas, au-
thority is hereby granted for the adoption
of Western classification No. 90 for
freghts transported by railroads between
points in Texas, provided:
/. That the minimum weights of car
load shipments as prescribed in classif-
cation No. 2S shall remain in force.
2. That this authority shall not be con-
strued as canceling the exceptions to
Western classification heretofore adopted,
or the commodity rates and tariffs issued
or approved by the railroad commission of
Texas, or the rulings authorized by cir |
culars Nos S37. S6s, s73, $50 and $50, Is
sued by this commission May 10, June 10,
90 and 30, and July 20, 1893, respectively.
g. That any ratings contained in said
Western classification No. 20, which are
in conflict with the laws of Texas. shall
not be regarded as approved for applica |
ton by this authority.
This order shall take effect August 5, !
1899.
In approval of application of the Tex
arkana and Fort Smith Railway company, |
it is ordered that commodity tariff No. Alb,
issued by this commission to apply on coal
and Ignite, in carloads. transported by
railroads between points in Texas, and I
effective March 10, 1899, be amended by
adding TO the list of exceptions contained
in section thereof the following Item:
6. Coal. in carloads, from Beaumont TO
Port Arthur, 40 cents per ton of 1000
pounds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03
TEXANS pELrED WITH SNOW BALLS,

Texans pelting each other with snow
balls In August Ia novel sport. yet that
exactly one OF the many ways OF enter
tainment which all Texans have In visit
ing the various health and pleasure re-
sorts In Colorado on the line OF The Dem
yer Road
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03

work under the present contract, as tina.
would appear to be the only thing to Be-
zone as the matter stands now.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03

H. q. a w. T. II. II.
Grand Central Depot.
go D. N Express Train Arrive o.4O a. M
Shreveport, Kansas City and Cincinnat)
g., H. & N. n. r..
Grand Central Depot.
~, Galveston and In Porte.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03

/ IA, trains arrive and depart from the Grand
rst i,pot except the Missouri Kansas and Texas
4, .hehh,w depot in the Fifth ward. the In
k,,ie, and Great Northern and Columbia Tap.
81 the International and Great Northern depot
trn.y avenue The Missouri Kansas and
sr isi Galveston. Houston and Henderson trains
ID International and Great Northern depot
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-03

c..,,,,, Special leaves Houston 1850 p. m.
S'.s,s, ony. All these trains leave the
s,.f, Congress Avenue Depot Is minutes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-19
Mechanic & Investors Union

A State institution Of Raleigh, N. q.
organized May, 1893, and managed by
John G. Drewry, president, j. s. Wynne,
vice-president; Il. S. Jerman, treasurer;
j. n. Holding, attorney George Allen
secretary and manager. w. s. Primrose
and G. G. Latta, all Of whom are direc-
tors.
This is one OF the best managed and
most prosperous investment and loan
companies in the State.
The investment plan assures the mem
bers the return of all payments, togeth-
er with a profit of fifty per cent in 100
months. The payment of cents per
day, which is 60 cents per month, for
100 months, natures one share of 500.
The loaning plan guarantees the re-
turn to the borrower of all his payments
less three per cent per annum on the
amount advanced to him. Both the
investing and borrowing members are
fully protected by the guarantee fund,
which promises and agrees to mature the
stock, making the monthly payments for
the widow should death occur This Sc
cures the home to the family without
further cost after death. For full par
ticulars read the printed matter OF the
company.
GEORGE ALLEN, Secretary.
% Pullen Building, Raleigh. N. g.
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FRED L. MERRITT.
CONDEMN DREYFUs VERDICT.

Chicago, Sept. 49, Resolutions con-
demning the Dreyfus verdict which were
introduced at the last meeting of the
Methodist Ministers Conference of Chi
cago. were passed at the meeting today
without oppositions. The resolutions de-
clare that '.the whole world is crying
for justice at the hands of the French
nation toward Dreyfus.
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OEsi;a!ylsf

If your liver is out of order, causing
Biliouaness, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take a dose of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-19
ENGAGED FOR NINE. DREYFUs.

London. Sept 1S.--lt is reported that
Maitres Labor and Demange, counsel
for Dreyfus, visited FolkstOne, five
miles from Dover, Saturday and engaged
apartments where Dadame Dreyfus and
her children will dwell in the event OF
her husbands pardon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-19
soUThRouNp
NORTH BOUND
Ar Raleigh
ADV
q 10 am al IS am

Ar Raleigh 2IOam All Isam
*Dally.
Nos. 403 and A02--"The Atlanta SpecI,Is -
Solid Yestibuled Train of Pullman SleepeIs
and coaches between Portsmouth and Atlanta.
also Pullman Sleepers between Portsmouth and
Chester, s. @. W
NOS Al and 48 "The 8. A. L. Exnress." Solid
IRAN, coaches and Pullman Sleepers between
portsmouth and Atlanta Company Sleepers
between Columbia and Atlanta.
Both trains make immediate connections a
atlanta for Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans,
Iexasl California, Mexico, Chattanooga Nash
vile, Memphis, Macon, Florida.
ii. s. Lizard, G. II. and p. A.
Raleigh, N. G.
". ST. JOHN, Vice Prest. and Gen.
Manager.
ii. w. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
V Il. McBEE, General Eupt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-19

Key West, Sept. 1S.-Fifty-four new
cases of yellow fever have been reported
in the past forty-eight hours, and three
deaths, making a total number of cases
to date of 362, and seventeen deaths
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-19
AGUINALDO is WILLING.

London, Sept. 1S.-A dispatch to
Reuters Telegraphm Company, from
Hong Kong says advices from Manila
announce that Aguinaldo is willing 10
release all sick and civilian Spanish
prisoners, but it is added, Major General
Otis refuses to allow Spanish vessels
TO proceed to Filipino ports TO receive
them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-19
THEY DECLARE IT CRIMINAL.

Paris, Sept. 1S.-The French Free
Masons, composing the Assembly of
1899, adopted a resolution today in the
name of the Order of the Grand Orient,
declaring the Anti-Semite movement
criminal and odious, an1 pleading with
the French Government for support
against clerical, military, imperial and
monarchial conspiracies.'
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Hoods Pills

Or retiring, and tomorrow your di-
gestive organs will be regulated and
you will be bright, active and ready
for any kind OF work. This has
been the experience OF others; it
will be yours. HOODS PILLS are
sold by all medicine dealers. rs cts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-19

Sentimental good thing so long as il
can be kept on a paying basis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-23
CITY UREVITIEs.

sreat scarcity Of brick IS reported among
tlr bu,ldcrS al the city.
The Tabernacle Epwurth League will have a
called business meeting tonight
The board of police commiss lnuers Will to-
doN resume the hearing OF tho Nelson 5aso
The Aag over the city nan vas nying at
Ia II mast Yesterday as q mark o. respect TO
Mrs. sirah RrasheGr
The ladies Of the Womau's Reiet CORPS will
have an important meeting TO-DAY at 4 o. m
a. their hall in the Mason building
Services win be held at the orthodox syna-
goguc Adath Yoshurun. corner Preston avenue
aud Hamilton street every Friday evening at
1850, and saturday morning at O'Clock
The members OF tho Mansfield Dramatic
club and numhor OF their Invited friends
euloNed delightful outing az Magnolia PARK
last night The party left the city nj o'clo /,
ava returned ut midnight
Work has been commenced on the J. W
Jones building ON Main street II will be a
three story brick, with n cherry cclored
rtesscl brick front and ves'ih~,ed entrance
II is 10 be finished by August Is,
Gohc Williams colored, was seriously in
iuted while engaged in tearing down an old
shed IN Hcnke's cotton ward YESTERDAY MORT
ing about o'clock lie was removed to ST.
Joseph's inhrmary in the patrol wagon
General John Roch. commander Of the No
partment Of the state Of Texas G.. \ r.. has
appointed Comrade j, !, Billow OF Geotee
Mcclellan post No. Of Houston as chief
mastering office for the Department of Texas
SOME beautiful specimens OF siberian crab
niples were displayed Yesterday az the Hlus-
ton Business League. They We're growu hy
Mr. NJ l.; Westheimer on his farm tArer and
a half miles west OF Houston and are coiiai
70 the crab apples Na similar Mind srSyyI'
anywhere IN the United States They are Is.
pecially fine Tor preserving
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-23
THE SUMMER TurArBRs.
View Success nj the Auditorium--At
Forest Park.


The audience which saw IAN Up-to-
Date Liar" as presented by tho Auditorium
stock company last night was by no means
as large as 1t should have been. The com
pany has by this time fully demonstrated
Its ability to do good work and the con-
scientlous efforts to please put forth forth
the members Of the Organization, as well
as by Messrs Bailey and Koebig the man
ayers OF the house, enttle them to much
more encouragement than has thus far
been accorded them. well conducted
summer theatre Is one among the many
things which tend to indicate the metro
polltan proportions which are so rapidly
being assumed by Houston, but such an
institution can not be maintained without
patronage, and this fact snould be consid
cred by the people who have the interests
NJ the city al heart.
An Up-to- Date Liar" which is a breezy
comedy In three acts, Is by far the best
ming in that line that has been done by
the Auditorium people The piece IS brim-
tull OF fun from start TO finish Humorous
situations are numerous, the lines are
bright and witty and as presented last
night the piece made a decided hit as was
frequently evidenced by the applause be-
slowed upon It and the clever people who
appeared in it. Barring a slight unfamil-
larity with the lines on the part OF some
Of the members of the cast, which was ex-
cusahle in view of the large number OF
inherent plays produced since the opening
OF the house, the performance was char
acierized by smoothness and finish which
would be highly commendable in any
standard price production.
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rms scuooL or Mnrnons.
The Work. Is san ProEressinu Sntts
fucturltS

fuct0rity.
Tho State school of methods for coIor.s
teachers, stil in session here. has tbps
fnr been a success and OF great benefit IN
the ninety teachers who ara now in M.
tendance The lectures and instruction
from members OF the faculty Yesterday
were as follows;
Principal NJ. H, Broyles discussed vTba
hoSa Incentives to large Llmher OF
teachers and visitors. all OF whom showed
much Interest in the lecture
Mr. ~ w. Harllee discussed ciyll gov
eminent. The powers Of congress we're
made basis aud fifteen powers and du-
ties were salient feature,
Frof d. Il. Wilson discussed the COM
parison Of triangles,
Principal J Washington Of the Marlin
ulsh pebie schools in arithmetic gave
special instruction Ia the use Of declmals
Prof f. W. Gross, principal OF Vlr,orin
eolored high school, delivered in his onsy
way his third lecture on Texas History
Inc causes which led up TO tho revolstion
were revived and judgment on the con.
duct Of the leaders passed.
IN psychology Prof, Anderson discussed
memory and how TO cultivate IL. He eave
several methods how lt might be strength
ened II correctly used In the school room
After Mr. Hairless talk on civil WOW.
ernment Prof II. L. Smith OF Oakland took
UP the study OF grammar and discussed
II interestingly
During Superintendent Kendalrs yIslt
ialer IN he day Mr.. Smith came on again
IN an exercise In punctuation. which the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-23

superintendent appeared to enjoy very
much.
Miss J. L. Caldwell discussed phonlcs
and spelling
Today's work at the school OF methods
Will be as follows:
Prot. r. s. Lovinggood-" Science;
International Duties and Family Duties"
Miss J. l.. Caldwell" Primary Methods
Literature"
Prof NJ. II. Broyles---"school Manage
meni: Query Box"
Prof. u. T. Internationally"
Prof j. Observation-Disclosures Com
pound Proportion; Algebra; Equations"
Prof u. w. Gross--"Physica Geo
graphy; Water"
Prof II. l.. smlth---"Grammar The
Complex Sentence: Constitution; The
Election OF the President Tho Judiciary
OF tho Nation
Pref N. w. Harllee-"General History;
History OF Greece; Her People. Leaders,
Schools, Philosophers, Statesmen Bright
stars, Art. Science; General Progress of
Civilization"
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Miller was in his usual good form ana
nIayed the part OF Dashwood very aceepta-
bly while Mr.. Ellis. Mr.. Hitner and MISS
Pansy Beverly all deserve especial mention
for clever work In snort, the production
was all that could be desired under the
circumstances, and the people who saw
II got their moneys worth In way
which was satisfactory to all concerned
Incidental to the performance Miss ran
sy Beverly and Mr.. Morton delighted inc
audience with their speclaitles: ana az ths
close of the last act Gray's Marionettes.
those cleyerly manipulated little manlkins
which have been so popular during the
week. furnished fifteen minutes of thor
ough enjoyment
IAN Up.to-Date Liar" will DO repeated
tonight and all lovers of bright, clean
comedy should take advantage of the op'
portunity to see II.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-23
Al Forest Park.

An audience by no means commensurate
IN size with the merits of the production
saw the second performance Of Don Gaze
sar de Bazan" by the Frank Readlck com
pany at the Forest Park theater last night.
The piece Is put on in strictly frst-class
style and the members OF the cast, who
were mentioned at length in yesterdays
Post, are uniformly good Miss Abbott and
Messrs Readick and Durrell appearing to
especially good advantage. The speclalties
introduced by Mr.. b. VI. Wolfe we're very
clever and elected the usual amount OF
applause,
don Caesar" will be repeated tonight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-23

the office OF the Public Speaker and per-
focted organization by electing the follow
ing officers: II. NJ, Freeman, president;
70. X. Scott, vice president j. A. Mathews.
secretary; Sam Wilson, treasurer; Andy
Parr manager.
The president. as per bylaws appointed
an executive committee consisting Of VIM,
Jones. j. J. King and Sam Wilson, with
the president as ex-officio member
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-23

Mrs Sarah Brashear was laid to rest a,
$3.50 o'clock yesterday morning by the side
OF her husband, who preceded her to the
grave forty years ago. They now rest side
by side in Glenwood, The remains were
followed TO the grave by large concourse
OF Borrowing friends and relatives ana a
hower-covered mound was left there as
memento OF love.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-23
FuneruI OF wm. nutch,,on.

Mr. VIM Hutchison, whose sudden
death was mentioned in Yesterdays Post
was buried at 5 o'clock Yesterday altar
noon from his late residence. 1915 Lamar
avenue. lnterment was In Glenwood Gem.
etery. Rev. w II. Leavell OF the First
PRESBYTERIAN church ofnciated and fol.
lowing were the pail bearers: l.. Megeet
H. w. Crawford, George Eatwell Georer
Kidd, I. C. Taryer, George Vaughan.
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q a. ~ "a 60 20. - -A-.
, Bears the ~ The Kind y. !!... Always S''Hs
Signature at &. zHZAI1$Il

The Galveston, Houston and Henderson
Railway company now run flyer from
Houston to Galveston every Sunday, leav-
ing Grand Central depot at Las and Inter
national and Great Northern depot at 80
p. M. arriving at Galveston $40 p. m,
and returning, leave Galveston at $40 p.
m. This train will make no stops betwe n
Houston and Galveston and is in addition
to the nine regular daily trains, as shown
by published time cards.