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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
church Amelia on the afternoon Of April

Church, Amelia, on the afternoon Of April ''.l
18th.
Miss Edna Forbes IS in New York. the
guest OF Miss Sallie Crane. before re-
turning home Miss Forbes Will vlslt IN
States.
Miss Agnes Drewry, who has been Wis
ting in New Orleans, is now IN the CITY,
and will shortly return to her nome. ~
Mrs virginius Newton. Miss Byrd and
Miss Sallie Randolph are at the Cnam-
berlin Hotel. Old Point.
Mrs. George 3. Finch. of Boydton will
leave tomorrow to visit friends IN re
tersburg, after a months stay in Rich
1nond.
Mrs. Floyd Hughes. Of Norfolk, is the
guest OF her mother, Mrs. c. w. T.
Brock.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Gooch, of Staunton,
are at the Jefferson.
Miss Irene Mann. a Virginia missionary
to Japan under the Episcopal Church.
will visit the Richmond city branches Of
A1AAS
will visit Mrs. Gibson's missionary study
class on Tuesday at P. M, at Grace
Church lecture.
Miss Rhoads, of East Clay Street, Is
home from Il trip to the farm of Mr..
Broaddus, known as Woodla.wn.
Miss Gertrude Howard, of Floyd, Va.
who has been visiting Miss Elizabeth
Hatcher, at Caseby Hall, is spending a
few days in Richmond.
Miss Louise selden. of Goochland coun-
ty. is visiting Mrs. Z. D. Hotchkss, No.
East Franklin Street
AR. and Mrs. Field Hobson, who will
make Savannah their future home, are
at present with Mrs. ]. G. Hayward, on
Forsyth Park, in that city.
Mrs. A. NJ Howard after pleasant
visit to Richmond, has returned to her
home, in Powhatan.
Dr. and Mrs. l. N. Cowardin anticipate
spending the summer in European travel.
Mrs. j. Emory Hughes. Of Lvnchburs.
Is visiting her sister. h1rs. William A.
Chambers, No. West Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29

The consolidation of the lines operated
by the Armour car lines. Armour & Co.,
proprietors. becomes effective March 3lst-
The corporation. chartered under the
laws Of New Jersey, is known as the AT
:nour Car Lines, and will control and
operate the several car lines including the
Fruit Growers Express. Kansas city
Dressed Beef Line, Kansas City Fruit
Express and the Armour Car Lines. In
der the management the general
officers of the company are: j.
Ogden armour, president; George E.
Robins, e-president and general mana
ger: Frederick W. Ellis. assistant general
manager: Charles w. Comes, treasurer
and secretary: Edward A. James, assis-
tant treasurer and William 8. Carpenter
assistant secretary The general offices OF
the Armour Car Lines will be at No. go
La Sale Street, Chicago.
Mr. James n. Jackson, general agent
of the Seaboarti Air Line at Augusta.
Ga, was In Richmond yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
Marriage in Stafford.

Especial Dispatch 10 The TinfcsJ
FREDERICKSBURG. w. Meh. g.
Mr. John III. Brooks. of Falmouth. and
Miss Annie kurtz. daughter of Gir. John
Kurtz. o. Stafford county, were Elarrie,.
at the home Of the bride last night, rev.
Decatur Edwards. OF this city. officiating
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks will reside here.
Mr. A. Loewerson purchased to-day o z
DR.. George s. Pearson the large brick
store and residence on Main street, neal
Hanover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
The Meyer Store.
ciety, has. on behalf of the society, writ
ten a letter to Mr.. Valentine. in which

she says:
They desire to return to you their
heartfelt thanks, not only for your assist
ance pecuniarily in making this purchase
possible to them by so large a reduction
of the financial value of the pictures. but
for your unselfish patriotism in parting
with so beautiful and valuable a personal
possession Tor the public good and for
the enrichment of the memorial building.
which is making history for the coming
generations.
Rest assured that your name and the
gracious part you have taken in the
1ransference of these pictures which add
so much to the interest of the Museum
will always be gratefully remember
ed whenever we show to strangers the
beautiful and historic scenes which not
only mark the beginning Of the most gal
liant struggle on record. but Show the
Introduction and use for the first time OF
the ''torpedo-boat,' now so well known
in naval warfare.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
Jhe Meyer Store.

that the letters we're written to Mrs. AZ
len by an admirer. In brilliancy. knowl-
edge of men and daring. they are pro-
nounced far superior to THE Love Let
tiers of an Englishwoman. which had
such phenomenally large sale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
KinS's DAUGHTERS.

The Helping Circle of the Kings Daugh-
tiers will hold Its regular weekly meeting
Mt tho residence Of Mrs Dr. VIM ".
Parker, corner of Broad and Twenty
sixth Streets. this afternoon at 30
o'clock. Special business of interest. Will
come before the meeting, as the spring
work Of this circle will be considered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
BIa,e In a Bank.

worlsmen engaged in putting in a new
safe at the City Bank yesterday dislodsed
one of the gas pipes and the gas, escaping
from the leak, became ignited. There was
a still alarm turned in, to which No. Z
responded The fremen experienced con-
siderable difficulty in locating the hce,;
but e2tinguished it without damage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
Caster are tie greatest q e ssey
r Gathering Of New Bargains ff e
The Peoples Questions.

vhs People Questions.
What is the reason you adver-
tise to be selling so many goods at
cost?
How can we believe tito be true
that any sensible merchant will do
business and keep from bankruptcy
ifhe is really selling goods atcost?
Answering categorically-
I. When goods are advertised
by us for sale at less than cost, it
is because the saying of anything
else would be untrue.
2. Seve11-eighths of the state
ments of sales under cost is be.
cause, for one reason or another,
the manufacturer chooses to make
the loss. These losses are par
celled out among tens of t!1ous-
ands OF manufacturers, and are
only occasional with each Of them.
). If we made all these losses
ourselves your criticism would be
just-lt would drive any merchant
out of business.
4. Let lis ask you a question,
Mr.. Inquirer. Do You think we
would be Your good servants if we
were to mix up these special bar
gains with our orher goods and
let you take them atregular prices,
when we profess to be working in
your interest as we'll as our own !?
You can trust us to take our own
profit, even when you get goods
under the actual cost Of producing
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29

AR. Jno. T. Watson; of Danvtlle, is in
the city for q fewsdays. tho guest OF his
son, J. =. Wa&Soo. jss .s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
The Meyer Store.

the Seaboard Air Line crossing will be
begun early next week. The force at
work from the Fulton end OF the struc-
ture has reached Bent 81, which is be-
You'd Water Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29

Mr.. Charles E. Browner. of Richmond,
was registered at the Stafford. IN Balti-
more Wednesday,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29

The work on the Chesapeake and Ohio
viaduct is progressing rapidly. The new
wooden traveller is now engaged II the
work OF dismantiing the immense steel
traveller which has been used on the
river work The work on the portion OF
the viaduct between the river wall and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
N. & W. TRACKS INTO RICHMOND
Rumor That the Road May Build to This
City,

There has at frequent intervals in the
past two years been talk of the Norfolk
and Western extending its tracks to
Richmond. The rumor is revived now,
and there is said to be probability OF
the Richmond and Petersburg electric
Inc now under construction passing into
the hands Of the Norfolk and Western
and being converted into a steam road.
Il is not known definitely that there IS
anything upon which to base this rtiror,
but an official of the Norfolk and West
ern is quoted as authority for the state
ment that the proposition has been con.
s!dered by his road. The Norfolk and
Western now enters Richmond over the
tracks Of the Richmond and Petersburg.
There has been talk of its purchasing
the Farmv;lle and powhatan. and ex-
tending it to Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29

An important meeting Of the Associated
Railways will be held at Hotel Walton
Philadelphia. April % A number Of
matters of ,unusu;, Importance viii come
IN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29

The Newest Taffeta Etons, slz.45. Eton
Jackets of black taffeta silk, cut and made
into the most stylish of Eton jackets and
then lined with tatfeta Silk No trouble OF
making and you see exactly what you areto
get-Si245 Sale ON second floor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29

Mrs. Marryat, of Amelia, announces
the engagement of her daughter. Mabel.
10 George c. Eggleston. NJ. D. The
marriage will take place at Christ's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29

Miss Maynie r. Phillips and Mr.
Charles ". Henricus were married at
. O'Clock Wednesday evening at Asbury
Methodist Church. The event was a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
A HANGING IS DEMANDED.
People of West Virginia Make Com
plant Against the Governor.
PARDONED, RESPITED AND COMMITTED
Criminals Without Regard to Justice and
There is Great Murmurina
Because OF IT,
PARDONED, RESplTFD AND COMMITTED

Charleston, w. Va, December 30.-At the
close of the first year In the executive
chair Albert b. White, governor OF West
Virginia, finds himself in an embarrassed
situation. It is that he does not hang
enough people, or, more concsely, that no
has not hanged any
From all quarters OF the State have come
howls of dissent at Governor Whites eNer-
else of clemency. He has pardoned, respit-
ed and commuted with a generous and far
reaching hand, and new State political
issue is very likely to follow as result
judging by the elamorIngs for the speedy
execution Of the extreme penalty for GER
tain convicted murdercrs.
His predecessor, eN-GoNernor george W.
Atkinson, was addicted TO the same conduct
and was frequently held M TO ridlcule D!
the opposition press as the pardon gov
ernor." and because the feeling OF dlsSaus-
faction became so strong and generAl tne
state legislature created o board OF pardons
as a check Its creation had the eject de-
sired by its advocnteE But beyond the
restraining power still lies executive action,
aud Governor White Is using his preroga'
tive.
lature provided that all executions be heid
at the State prison. there were publc
hangngs, which drew tens OF thousands "a
rho county seats Of the less popul0us ais
tricts and excursions were run TO tne grew
some scenes Aboishng these public spec
tacles was a severe blow 10 many West Nlr'
The growing unrest has sadly .dimmed
Governor Whites popularity win me
masses. and his future career In poliilcs
IS dependent on executions in the near ~
ture Fully q score Of murderers are await
inc final action,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
1oDAY's ENTRIES.

All ages, five and half furlongs-Tom
Collins 122, Little Jack Horner 100, AL
paca, Nick Lahart, Amorosa 104, Kaloma
"a, II You Dare LOG, Small Jack, Wall.
stein, 0rtrude, Olekma 104.
Two-year-olds, five furlongs-Puryear 1l2.
Leenia 100, Monte Himyar, Aransas 100,
The Fashion, Aaron Pond "a, Circus 1io,
Ada S. G. l00 Herodes 100, Eliza LiDon.
Venus Victrix, Lady Alberta o.
lightweight, selling, mile and seventy
yards-Swordsman l26, Miss Redwood l23,
Admiral Schley, Watercrest 12O, prestone,
Pay the Fiddler III, Judge Steadman Tony
Licalzi 123 Mr.. Rose, Lexington Pirate l20.
Robert Bonner III Jim w. lis.
lightweight handicap, seven furlongs -
Draw Lad lis, Semicolon 115. Handicapped
liz, II. G. Fox 11G, Noblemau 1l2, Elsie
Bramble 40.
Selling 3-year-olds. mile and an eighth
Dorothy Lee 107, Farmer Bennett 100 Elija,
Lady Chorister 102, Little Henry. Shut-Up
100. Empress OF Beauty 106, Robert Nor
rison 103, Churchill, lack Phelps 1O2, Dr..
Carrck 100.
One mile-John Baker 1O5, Van Hoore-
beke. Death, Palarm 102, Del Allen 100,
Piederich %, Joe Doughty 105. Lady Ezell.
Master Lariner Uterp l02, Pirates Queen
81.
Clear and heavy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
pAN-AMsRIcAN CONGRESS
Votes Down a Motion TO Invite Europe
TO Assist in Codfying the Laws

Votes Down Motion 70 lnS,te Europa
TO Assist in Codifying the Laws.
Mexico City, December 3o.-At this morn
ine's session OF the Pan-American confer
snce. General Rafael Reyes OF Colombia
read description Of his explorations IL
the Amazon region Of South America. Il
was stated hat this report lad been pre-
scented NJ the suggestion Of President
Roosevelt who took specia, Interest tne
.reueattions 81 REYES and liS two pro letf,
on o. hem die from Icyer anu tue o'ner
was Dc cured hy cannibals .
Lazo Amiga Of Guatemala presehteu
resolution asking the conference 70 interest,"
itself In the price OF coffee Win we"
70 its regulations. r,.u.,
The amendment OF Mt Leger OF hayt
TO the effect that European goyernlnentss
he invited 10 share In me co1lnchlloh OF
the International law Of the Americas was
voted down unanimously. In MS remarks
in support OF his motion, he SAID ne coula
not understand the object OF the perslslentt
exclusion of Europe, whose experience anu ,,l'i
assistance ought not 10 be overlooked, BUT
In the voting Mr. Leger proved 70 be the
only delegate favoring the interference OF
Europe in this matter.
With slight notifications the proposal OF
the late Duarte Perelra for the appoint
ment Of a committee Of jurists 10 eodliy
international law was this afternoon &C
cepted by the Pan-American conference. An
amendment proposed by the United states
delegation looking 10 the restriction OF the
scope ek the commltteSs work was 70
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
FOOTBALL AT GALVESTON.
Houston Team viii Furnish the Sport
Wcdne sday.


Galveston, Texas, December 30-The Gal
weston football team is making great prep
aratlons for the game to he played here
New Years day between the local and the
Houston teams. Galveston has been twice
defeated by Houston, but the boys still
have an idea that there ought to be some
way to beat their Houston neighbors and
this they are going to try very hard to do
next Wednesday. The lineup Of the two
teams is as follows:
Houston-Whalen, center; Proctor, right
guard; Carter, left guard; Campbell, right
tackle White, left tackle; Bryan, right
end; Waties, left end; Eikel, quarter back;
Schultz, left half; De Lesderner, right
half; Druesedow, full back; Railey,. Jones.
Riordon, Nicholson, substitutes; Druese-
dow, captain.
Galveston-H Harrison. center; Pinto, right
guard; Heatherly, left guard; Anderson,
right tackle, Davis, left tackle; o Tr.tn
quarter back; Reifel, left half; Maverick:
right half; Sercovich, full back: Edward
Watts, Pecor Walker, Murray, substitutes;
Maverick, captain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
WITH PISTOL IN HAND
A FOREIGNER Rushed Toward the Em-
peror's Carriage, but Was Disarmed,

A FOREIGNER Rushed Toward the En-
peror's Carriage, but Was Disarmed,
Vancouver. 3. c.. December 30.--Jnpan-
csc papers received by the steamer Athenisn
tel Of what appeared to be an attempt az
assassination on the emperor by foreigner
named Thorson, who, with an ex-member OF
the Japanese parliament Tanaka sjoseo.
waited for the imperial carriage after the
ceremony Of opening the diet had taken
place. The Japanese member wished 70
present a document to his majesty and
threw on his coat and hat TO approach tne
carriage. As he rushed forward, Thorson
also ran up with a pistol In his hand, but
before he could do anything was overpow-
cred and disarmed by soldiers OF the guard
Il y alleged that Lnorson haa an inteses.
attempting to present 10 the emperor and
that be brandished the weapon TO impress
the Japanese with his importance. Thorson
is in jail. while the japanese was provision
ally pafdonee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31

A. j. sn u wanrpIS to attend a party
Sut was nftald 10 do so on account OF pains
In his stomach, which he feared would grow
worse He SAYS: 81 was telling my
troubles to lady friend, who said Cham
pertains Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy will put you In condition for the party
| bought bottle and take pleasure To stat
ing that two doses cured me and enabled me
10 have a good time at the party Mr.
sncli Is resident OF Summer Hill, y. T.
This remedy Is for sale By ali druggists
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
OAKLAND ENTRIES.

Two-year-old fllies, selling-Esternell
okuste, NOME, Torso Maid. Sterling Tow
ers, Tlattered, Malaspina, Rose of China
knocking, Calhelio, Gracchi, Victorias 1os
Selling, six MISUNDERSTANDING Event 10o
Edgardo 1O7, Famero 100, Lou Clieveden
10j Jingle Jingle l0i, Ulloa los, Pompino
100, DR.. Bernays 105, Mission 107, Widward
10S Dangerous Maid 107, Kitty Kelly III.
Two-year-olds, purse, i've furlongs-Phyl-
lis 16S, Ramesis Ill, Jacque Minot los,
Senator Bruce Ill, Ishtar, Rubins Rud
Huynicka, Whine Cook 1oS
Purse. mile Beau ormonde, Billy Lyons
107, Rollick 100, Marechal Mel 107, Graft
er 104, Iclcle 100
Six furlongs, selling-Floronso 90, Mari
neuse 1O5. lSzkanet 102, Gusto l0l. Prin-
cess Titania 80, Hilee 101. Yellow Star so,
Vantine 9S.
Selling mile and sixteenth-Elfonse, Duke
Of York 105, Colonel Ballantyn 115, Elm
stein, Limellght, Expedient, Sylvan Lass,
Ulm. Catake 105, Redwald l15, Artilla liz.
Clnot and IN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
I share Higgins at $50

1 share Higgins at $50
shares Higgins Mt SSs
70 shares Higgins at SIS
shares Haywood NJ SiOg
100 shares Bunn's Bluff at s25.
shares Columbia al $40
zoo shares Anglo. American M sstc
Toe. N'"'Vue'a'eu NJ
1900 shares DrIllers -. iOc.
500 shares EQUITABLE al SS5
b400 shares Grace at iOc.
90 shares LUCKY Dime at 4c.
a., 100 shares Merchants aud Mechanics at
1900 shares National oil and Pipe Line
800 shares Manhattan at 75c.
l!NO shares Manhattan at SIC
800 shares Manhattan Mt SOC
1000 shares Buffalo at 10c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31

Washington. December 80. The state de-
partment received dispatches today from
time, what is TO he expected on the sub
ject OF arbitration, which has been the
most important and the most difficult prob
lem before the congress of the American
republics. The advices came from Mr.,
Buchanan. the American delegate, who was
assigned TO look after this particular ques-
lines Of The Hague conference appears to
be favored by a majority OF the republics
end that this probably will be the basis
Of action 70 he taken by the congress,
He also states that those republics which
desire o 20 further than The Hague agrpe-
ment very IKE Y viii sign an Independent
convention for compulsory arbitration.
two weeks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
EVERY FAvoRIrE BEATEN

Fake Won the Handicap Outrunnino His
Field All the Way.
New Orleans, December 3o.-AlI six fay.
orites were beaten. Fake outran his field
all the way III the handicap. Weather
clear. track heavy.
Selling six Misunderstanding, Henry Of
Fransta.nar, Hop Scotch. Time 1.25.
Selling, six furlongs- Marie Bell, Colonel
Stone. orla. Time 1910.
Steeplech, Sc handicap, short course-(;oid.
en- Link, Falela. Paltrocm. Time 3;2s
Handicap, mile--Fake, Marcos, Malay.
Time 1:4ps9.
Selling, mile and a sxteenth-Denth.
Strangest Arak. Time / :5jI5
Seven furlongs-Emma Am, The WAY,
King 1ntius. Time 1924.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
FITz WAS READY,
But He Says Delaney Did hsot Look
Him lJp

New York. December 3o-Boh Fltzsim
mons was seen tonight at his home and
Informed that Jeffries and Sharkey had
been matched. He said: From reading
the many advance notices sent by Jeffries
and Delaney from the West during the
last few weeks was led to believe that
Jeffries was hot after me and was coming
to town to make me extraordinary induce
ments to fight him In the first place, JEFF
fries Is not here and In the second place
l have not received any great offer he had
10 make Delaney did not notify me per-
sonaly that be was In town.
'I have retired from the ring, but |
certainly would have considered any Of
fer Jeffries or his manager had to make
had | received It,"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
Blank Cartridges
For Toy Pistols. Big stock
other sizes, too.
c. l.. & THEO BERING.
HARDWARE STORE.
Main St. and Capitol Ave
Main 81. and CapltoI Ave

jected unanimously. The phrase objected
TO by the United States delegation is TO
fine effect that the international law codi-
ned by the commission shall govern the
American nations In their relations with
one another. Another amendment to tho
effect that the secretary Of state of the
United States shall be the chairman Of
the codifylng commission was accepted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
C.nnsv sland Stakes.

New York, December ao-The Coney
Island Jockey club has issued a list ot
stakes, twenty-four in all, which Will be
decided next year at Sheepshead bay
There are twenty-three stakes for the
spring and fall meeting and one-the tut I
rItr-7or Ino4 All the stakes close on Janu-
arv .. 1902 The vhlne of the stakes ana
overnight races Will amount to $4,000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
The New Orleans Market.
Especial to The Post.)

NSRSeAul " w pOsLsJ
New Orleans, December 80, Mondays re.
ceipts were 2172 pockets of clean and TIA
sacks of rough OF which All sacks were
Honduras and 643 sacks of domestic japan.
Clean rice strong. Actual sales 21sIl5 cents.
Rough rice steady; actual sales Honduras
81 15G3. 10; domestic Japan 50. T5Gl3. 20.
Other quotations unchanged.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31

Texarkaua, Texas, December 2e.-At
o'clock tonight Ere broke out in the two
story brick building on East Broadway
street. owned by Mrs. Helen Benners and
occnpied iolutly by the Artist Supply. conf
pany aud Miss Marion Calvin, mlln .1,ery
naitIy insured. Loss on building about
zoo. covered 10y insurance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31

morning He has been suffering from c,n
sumption for the last six months. but only
MS most Intimate friends knew ~ bis
impending death. Some time ago there
was movement 10 send him down South
In hope that change of climate wo,id
restore MIN TO health. but for some reason
the plan was abandoned. He 10 knn,, on
throughout the United States and Furone
as the leader Of the "shortstop" bIllinrJ'
lists, and had his many friends been aware
Of his condition. ample funds for mis- relief
could have been raised by subscription
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
LIE WORK An JENNINGS.
Oil from Well No, { is Now eenq

Ut Hufh WeW No, 7 Is Now Bcnu
Used
Jennings La, December 30-Tbe Jen.
nings OIL company is now burning the oil
that is procured from the Jennings No.
well and It has given entire satisfaction.
The pressure of gas was So heavy sotpr-
gay that II burst the connecting pipe. The
pipe was repaired today and work will
bc resumed IN tho morning
The Prairie Mamou well is expected to
be brought In within the next three or four
days. The other wells are being rushed
and will be brought In the early part Of
January.
The contracts for several more new brick
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-31
cotton Banned a MeKInney.

Mckinney, Texas. December pa car
load of cotton bales standing on the Hous-
ton and Texas Central side track here
canpht fire NJ an early hour this morning.
The IRE department extlngulshed the flames
hui not until about fifteen bales OF cotton
were badly damaged The cotton was be-
ing shipped through here.