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VALUES OF EXTENSIONS.
Commission Transmitted Statement 10
the Secretary of State.
FIVE ROADS SHOW TOTAL OF ia MILES
The Valuation Amounts to $4,000 ,4e8.
Commodity Tariffs Were Amended
by Commissions Orders.

Austin. Texas. December tine rail-
road commission today transmitted to the
secretary Of state tho valuations OF the
following railroad extensions:
The Texarkana and Fort Smith. 7o.24
miles. $1,Go3,7ss.
Paris extension Of the Texas Midland
from Commerce to Paris, $40 miles,
$o73,ee7.
Katy extensions. waskom and San An
tonic total 10 40 miles, 81 1906, col
Texas Central extension from Albany to
Stamford, 3o.41 miles, S536,5So
Chicago, Rock Island and Texas extern
sion, from Bridgeport to Jacksboro 2S.77
miles, $4s3,76o
The total Of the mileage as above given
is 2e307 and the total valuation Is Si,904,-
40s.
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Disoharoes in Bankruntov.

Fort Worth, Texas, December s.-Judge
E r H. Meek Of the United States District
charges in bankruptcy: George " Cen.
Try, Stephenyille; j, j. Pagan, Grand PraL
re; John II. Cain, Frost; j. ID. sexton.
MUS county; Henry NJ. Rurk Templo,
John A. Davidson, Temple; Walter Col
quit Perry, Waco; Frank c. oliver, Groes.
neck r. Patton Gates, Waco. Koss Barry.
walnut Springs; Wesley v Paddock, Nc
lehman county; Robert John Ford. Bryan,
hillshoro; w. II Ledbctter. DaIlns: IS
NJ Wells, Dallas; I, j. Chenault. Chltdeld,
). Smthmeyer, Seymour; John r. Ransom
seymour; A. L. Road, Seymour, and j
w, Cooper, Gordon.
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MOVEMENT o. OCEAN VESSELS.
lsneclal 10 The pnstl

NRlfNAai " nv lbSNl
Key West. Fla. December a.--Arrived:
Concho tAni.) from New York, and sailed
for Galveston.
Newport News, Ya.-Arrvcd: IIenthcraig
tBrO, from Galveston, ana sailed for Law
erpool.
Norfolk, Va.-Arrived; Robert Adamson
tBr,), from Port Arthur.
hinsae Passed: Begonin tBr), nuG
pool.
Havre.-Arrivcd; Bergcnhuns Nor) from
Galveston.
Buenos Ayres.--Arrived: Ship Barrowdale
tBr.l, from Sabine Pass.
Fort Eads, La.-Arrlved: European lBrl
from Port Elizabeth, Africa: uabiI tNorO,
from Puerto Cnrtez; Montreal tBr), from
Algon Bay Africa; Nergen De Lonrcles
lSpanl. from Vera Cruz Hnvol tNor). from
Bosal Del Toro; COVERT tSpanl, from Rar-
ny; Condor (Nor.), from Buedelds Sailed.
Hlspanla (Swedl, for BOSas Del Toro;
Eidescold (Nor). for Havrc aud Scttln, Via
Newport News: Argentine tSpau) for Bur
celona and Genoa Ethelberger tBrl, for
London. via Newport News: Alnncre tBrl.
for Copenhagen. via Norfolk; GottfriCa
Schenker (Aust), for Trieste via Newport
News; Oleta (Span,), for Armenia and &c.
noa Comus (Am1, Nor New York; III Mar
(Am(, for New York; schooner samuel 4.
Beacham (Am), for Brazos Santiago.
New York Arrived: Aller, from Naples,
Sicily, from Naples.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. j. b. M0ssie has moved from Polk
and Main street to 1917 Dallas avenue.
Mrs r. H. Goodman Of Dallas is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Lewis II. Bryan, 9O5 Aus
tin street
Mr. f. j. Matthews Of Palestine is a
visitor to this city and Is registered at the
Rice hotel
Hon. T. f. Niece Of Livingston, STA Q
representative Of that fotornl district, $
in the city and a guest Mt the Rice holei
Mr. W NJ. G, I'M Of Huntsville STATE
financial agent OF the penitenliari"S IS IN
the city on business and Is guest AT me
Rice hotel.
Mr. NJ. n. Brown Of Tcnaha, Texas, is
visiting this city. and Is IN attendance
upon the Grand Lodge. He IL guest at
the Rice hotel.
Mrs Andrews Delery. formerly Of Hous-
ton. but now of Liberty with her It'll
daughter, Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. walk
or, 100 Manlt street
Mr.. and Mrs George p. Zeiss, formerly
Of Waller. Texas have taken apartments
at Mrs. Robert Brewster's, No. 0O4 Milan
street. for the winter.
Mr. Ed Kaufman of Austin, ex-Internal
revenue collector of this district Is IN
tending tho Grand Lodge.
Mrs W. ]. Womack Of Grovoton, Texas,
with her little daughter, arrived In TINS
city and will spend few days here with
her husband, who is attending the Grand
Lodge.
Miss Blanche Roberts Of Abilene. Texas.
who has been visiting the city with h r
fnthcr for the past two weeks with apait
ments at the Rice hotel, left for her home
last evening
Mr. Presley X Ewing, Mr.. Henry f.
Ring and Mr. u. +. Rowe. all members
Of the Houston bar, are In Beaumont in
attendance upon the United States circuit
court in session in that city.
T. L. Richardson and Marshall Burney,
Amphlon; J. l.. Reed aud w. NJ. McCu
Tough, Benton; Jonas Robinson and W
+. Lockwood GnkN, all Of Ata2cosa county,
are In the city attending the Grand Lodge
Of Masons.
~ Mes'Ts. W. W Dies, J; B. Hooks, Jack
Roberts ROBE and T Tom Dies all of w5om
| connected with the Saratoga ell gusher At
| Saratoga, Hardin county, dropped In last
night and put up at the Bristol.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Dayiss OF FairGe d,
! Ing the week with Dr. aud Mrs f. =.
| Davlss, and DR. Daviss' father Mr. IT, =
| Daviss. Mr.. H. B DavlsS is here repre-
sonting MIS- chapter In the Grand Lodge OF
| Mssons
Mir. j. l.. Davis and wife, Mrs V. II.
| Meriwcthcr aud Miss Mamie Dennis Of
| Wharton accompanied Mr.. \, A, Hugely
ana his intended bride. Miss Renie Horton,
| ia This city, and were witnesses to tne
! marriage which was performed by Rev. Il
ID. Ayes at the parish residence Tuesday
/ evening.
Mrs Horace Booth had as guests yester.
! dny al her home, lllG Crawford street
/ Mrs. u. i, Price, Mrs q. H. Turner Nh,
Myrtle lowers and Miss Helen TeJgarder
| The ladies' came down from their homes al
Palestine 10 attend a reception at the home
| Of Mrs Booth Tuesday afternoon and iG
| manned over yesterday.
Mr.. James ~ Hussey OF New York a.
here Yesterday, a guest at the Rice NJ,
iiusSrN Is a sergeant Of the New Nor'
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Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vere-
table Compound cured me and mad.
me well, and that is WHY i gladly
write you this, and gladly thank Won |:
SIX bottles was all ! took, together
baekache and kidney trouble vent
never to return the burning sensation
l had left altogether; my generoi
health was so improved felt as vonne,
and light and happy as at twentv s
MRS, LOUISE GIBson, 4sl3 Langley
ave" Chicago, lll--s5ooo fo,fej, h, 80
Testimonial Is not genuine '''''' 00o0s
II you feel that there is anything AZ
al unusual or puzzling about yo,r
case, or if you wish confidential aSvica
OF o. the most experienced, write to Mrs
finkham, Lynn, Mass, and YOU viii
be advised free of charge. lydia ~
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
mas cured and is curing thousands 81
cases Of female trouble ~
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New Chieaao Depot.

flnns for magnificent new passenger
station in Chicago have been approved ny
the officials Of the Chicago, Rock Island
and Paddle ruilwHy and the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern railway Work will
be commenced at once on the new building.
which VIII be located on the site Of the
present Rock Island depot. 1t is expected
that the new building win he ready fol
occupnny by January /. 1903 The old sta
ton ls being vacated and win he turned
over TO the contractors within the next
thirty days to he torn down. The new
station will cost In the neghhorhood OF
$4,000 and VIII he used Jointly by tho
Rock Island, the Lake Shore and the Nickel
Plate railways,
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THE RATTLE OF THE RAIL.

james Dandy is now superintendent or
water supply on the Mexican Central
Charles Steel has resigned as general man
occr of the Great Northern railway Of Eng
land
j. NJ Fleming has been appointed Florida
passenger agent of the Louisville aud Nash
Vile, with headquarters at Jacksonville,
Fla.
Alexander Strausse, auditor Of the Find
lay Fort Wayne and Western, which road
was lately absorbed by tho c., IL. and D.,
has resigned,
O. h, Grant has been appointed general
manager of the Davenport. Rock Island and
Northwestorn, succeeding H. w. Potter.
VINO VIII soon go with the Wisconsin Cen.
trail
William c. Mcmillan. treasurer Of the
Detroit and Cleveland Navigation company.
has been appointed general manager of
that company, to succeed David Carter, de-
ceased
o. b. Grant has been appointed general
manager of the Davenport, Rock Island and
Northwestern, with headquarters ut Dayen-
pGsI Iowa, in place OF Mr.. L. +. Potter.
resigned.
OF the Great Northern at Portland, viii
soon become general Western passenger
agent OF the company, succeeding the late
X. Z. Stevens.
e. T. Wood has been appointed auditor
or the Dansville and Mount Morris, with
headquarters at New York, In place of Mr..
Howard /. Wood, resigned to accept sery.
Ice elsewhere.
y, r. Finch has been appointed general
freight and passenger agent OF the Marietta
Columbus and Cleveland. with Headquarters
at Marietta, Ohio, In place OF Mr.. l.. w.
James, resigned
c. D, Cash has been appointed division
superintendent Of the Cananea CONSOLIDATE
cd Copper company's railway, and will re-
port direct 10 the general manager, with
headquarters at Naco, Ariz.
Mr.. G, II, Hungerford, chief clerk In the
ouice OF tho assistant general passenger
agent OF the southern railway at ST. Louis,
has been appointed district passenger agent
of that road at Louisville, Ky.
The October statement Of the gross earn.
hugs OF the Santa Fe shows 81. 400 900. In.
come from operation S2.23S, 16t The four
months Of the present fiscal year shows
gross earnings $50 lO7. 725. income from on.
Grafton ST0qO OTS N ~
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pany, went over 10 New Orleans yesterday
on business for the company.
Mr.. q. A. Taft. superintendent Of the
WeHs-Fargo Express company. was absent
from Houston headquarters yesterday, hay
Ing gone TO Fort Worth on business for hts
company.
Nr. VI. l. Robbins, general passenger and
ticket agent Of the Southern Pacific lines
east of El Paso. and Mr.. Jen " Miller
acting manager Of the Houston and Texas
central, spent Yesterday at Austin attend
Ing the burial of Captain Andy Faulkner
Messrs. y. = Medium. general manager
and w. II. Taylor, general freight aud pas.
We ess reses a G Houo op aad @
railways, accompanied by Judge r. y
loyett left yesterday for Shreveport %
attend the annual meeting Of the stock
holders and directors OF the Houston aud
ShrerepOrt line
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Notes and Personals.

Judge Cox. tax agent for the Southern
racine. win headquarters in Houston left
last night for visit TO New Orleans
The Southern Pacific passenger depart
ment has Just issued a pretty little hook
entitled The Winter in New Orleans"
Mr., Paul Kirkpatrick travelling trelght
agent or the Katy, came In TO headquarters
yesterday from trip over his territory.
Mr.. Il, L. Howard, local agent al Del
Rio for the Southern Pacific. is In Houston
attending the meeting OF the Masonic
Grand Lodge
MIR. NJ. NJ. Murray, chief clerk 10 Man.
ager nm OF the Galveston, Houston ann
Henderson, OF Galveston, spent a while In
Houston yesterday
Mr. Tom ]. Henderson. connected with
the land department OF the Santa Fe, has
removed 10 Temple from Austin TO have
more central location.
Mr. j. L. o'Nelll, auditor OF the Calves.
ton, Houston and Henderson, came M From,
Galveston headquarters yesterday and spent
few hours In the city.
Mr. Il. n. Chase. Southwestern freight
agent Of the American Refrlgerating iran.
sit company with headquarters at Dallas.
visited Houston yesterday,
Mir John II. COMMIT ~ New Orleans
president and general manager Of the CreS.
cent News company, was among vestar-
days visitors 10 Houston.
Mr.. c. l., Mackenzie, assistsut snpcsia.'
tsndent Of the WsllSFiTT0 Express eoa.
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ARRAY in Hunt County.

Greenvllle. Texas, December Sat Jardln
on Sunday afternoon Tom Napier shot aud
dangerously wounded Tom Teel. II is stated
that the trouble had Its origin in a previous
difficulty between Napier and a younger
brother OF Teel's.
An examination disclosed the fact ,that
only one Of six shots had struck 1eel, aud
THIS entered the right breast TO the side
ranging downward and lodging under the
lower rib. The wound Is a very dangerous
one. Pending further developments Napier
is In Jail acre
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DIFFERENCES OF MAoNATEs.
Believed That Morgan ard Hill Have
Fallen Out Over BURLINGTON Deal.

Believed That Morgan ard Hill Have
Fallen Out Over Burlington Deal.
New York, December 3.-on the eve OF an
important meeting In this city OF tho presi
dents Of the great Western railroads came
reports that tae lawyers representing rc-
spectivcly j. Perpont Morgan and James J.
Hill had n serious difference todny over the
opposition that has been stirred up against
the Northwestern railroad combination. Ac-
cording 10 story current In banking cir
cles some very plain words were exchanged
In connection with this II was stated
that the Union PachC people, who are
represented by Mcssrs. Hartman, Schin
and Could are ANNOYED over the posi-
bility Of the Union Pacific losing Its half
Interest In the Burlington. which they had
Insisted on as condition of the settlement.
The question is now being asked whether
MI Hill did not foresec that the courts
would make trouble and upset the scheme.
The Union Pacific gave up It's majority
holdings Of Northern Pacific for n minority
interest In the Northern Securities company
and Mr.. Hin accomplished his purpose Of
having the Northern Pacific preferred re-
tired. Some predict that storm Is brew.
Ing In which the Hartman syndicate will
be heard from In forcible way
difference OF opinion Is believed to
have existed for some time between Mr..
Morgan and Mr. hin in regard TO the
merits Of The Burlington purchase. Mr..
Morgan was not enthusiastic over the orig.
inal deal and when Mr.. Hin 20 aDtago.
nized the Union Pacific people that the
Northern Pacific panic resulted, II took
all Mr. Morgans astutcness to patch things
up
At the conference held today and ycster.
day by the attorneys for Messrs Morgan
and Hill the representatives OF the latter,
II is reported were asked why they had
not carried out MIR Ilill's promises TO make
everything ironclad, and why thp hnanciers
are now placed In the prcdicament OF hay
ing TO fix M their fences or perhaps back
down.
Tho answer was it is reported. that the
Northern Securities, which Is to he the
controlling company, Is perfectly legal
since II Is merely ! stockholdIng concern
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To Post Advertisers.

Owing 10 the increased size of next sun.
days Post IL Will not be possible 20 handle
copy for ads larger than one.half page
must be In by tonight. and no changes
~ copy can he taken after tomorrow hight
All want ads mus be 10 by . y. IN. Satur.
day, Compliance With these requests will
he duly appreciated and viii prevent the
necessity OF leaving cut ada
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Carnival Rates from Galveston.

The Santa Fe has announced reduced
rates from Galveston to Houston for the
No Tsu.oh carnival as follows; Tickets on
sale December S to IL, inclusive, 81 for
round trip good to return to December 10.
Ia addition to this, on December 10. 81
for the round trip tickets limited to date
of issue for return. These tickets viii bv
honorcd on the special train operated by
the southern Pacific, leaving Houston Mt
II =, IN. after the parade that night
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KIDNEY TROUBLES,
Mrs. Louise NJ. Gibson Says
That This Fatal Disease ia
Easily Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
mound,

. " DEAR Mrs. PfNKHAM IL felt very
discouraged two years ago, had suf-
fered so long with kidney troubles and
other complications, and had taken so
much medicine without relief that [
began to think there was no hope for
me Life looked so good to me, but
what is life without health? / wanted
To be we'll
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shippers amount necessary to protect
through rates prescribed in paragraphs
and .
In no case will haul exceeding 10 mlles
out OF direction OF lpal destination be al
lowed
Approving application Of the Cotton Belt
establishing rate OF five cents per 100
pounds for the transportation OF yellow
pine lumber and shingles from Redwaer
aud intermediate points to Tcxarkana,
changing the date Of expiration OF Decem-
Dor 81 1901. 70 December 81. 1902
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Mattress Makers union will give
. grand bah at saengerbund hail Friday,
December q. 6
To members Of Dick Bowling camp:
CGmrade G.. A. Bailey win be buried this
evening from 1916 Dart sA,eet, Fourth ward.
Officers and members are hereby ordered 10
attend the funeral.
lSignedl Jno. Farmer, Commander
phIl H. Fan, Adjutant.
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To Move Offices TO Fort Worth.

Austin Texas, December Attorney
1assltcr Of Fort Worth was here today and
stated that the Red River, Texas, and
railway viii file an amendment
to It's charter within the next few days.
the object Of which is To change It's bust.
ness offices to Fort Worth and extend the
line about five miles TO point southwest
of tho IMnther City
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Residnnoe at siIshee.

Sllshec, Texas December 3,-The resi-
dcncc Of Ed Fondrcw was burned at
o'.lock Yesterday evening. The contents
were saved.
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Barn Near Victoria.

Victoria. Texas, December 4.-Sunday
evening the barn OF Victor PolG, farmer
on the Garcltas, was destroyed by fire #
unknown origin. 1t contained TWO wagons,
60 bushels Of corn, a quantity OF hay aud
farming implements. Loss about $50, no
insurance.
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To Post Advertisers.

Owing TO the increased size OF next sun.
days Post II will not he possible 10 handle
copy for ads larger than one-half page
must be In BY tonight. and no changes
Of copy can be taken after tomorrow night
~ want ads must be In by 8 p. m. Satur-
dav. Compliance with these requests will
vs. duly appreciated and will prevent the
necessity of le9ying out ads.
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Notice.

PARTIES having rooms for rent to visitors
during the coming No-Tsu-Oh carnival week
will please send their names, address and
number With the number of persons they
are able TO accommodate TO Mr.. Jules
Hirsrh. chairman public comfort commit.
tee. care Business League.
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ASSIGNMENT At Loekhart.

L"ckharI' Texas, December 4.-W. f.
Fischer, dealer In general merchandise.
made a general assignment today for the
penent OF all accepting creditors. NJ. Z.
Jeuercy was named rs assignee and liza.
utilities stated at 5000 49, Amount of as.
sets not given.
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eakeries Chanae Hands At Lookhart.

Lockhart, Texas, December 3.-Mr LouIs
HenSou has sold his bakery and rost,u.
rant 70 Mr.. Slas Il. Perry. who viii con.
unue the business at the same stand
Mrs II, Dantorth has purchased the
tonic street aud will run the business
~ connection with confectionery estab-
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Assianment al Eort Worth.

Fort Worth, Texas, December 4.-Vau
Horn Davis, grocers, made an assign.
ment today for the benefit OF creditors
The liabilities amount to about Slo0o As
sets $500. w. A. Luttren was nnlned
as trustee.
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Zee the 2-ksrat diamond ring the Ton
tine Savings Association gives for $50. In
the show window Of Hart & SturgiS II
is guaranteed worth 500. You can get one
~ down and Sl.2S per week for sixty
vetks. X. w. McGaNie. Agent,
alQ Binz Bldg.
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A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.
One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis.
eovery cures all kidney and bladder trou.
bles. removes gravel, cures diabetes, semi.
nal emissions, weak and lame backs.
rheumatism and all Irregularities OF the
kidneys and bladder In both men and
women, regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren- II not sold by your druggist. viii
be sent by mall on receipt OF 81. One
small bottle Is two months treatment, and
Will cure any case above mentioned. DR..
Il. w. Hall, sole manufacturer. z. O. Box
90, 81. Louis, Mo Send for testimonials
sold by all druggists.
READ THIS.
Houston. Texas. October 10 1901 DIR. e
W Han, 81. Louis Mo, Dear Sir: Less
than one bottle Of your Texas Wonder
Halls Great Discovery has cured me Of
Kidney aud Bladder Troubles. and / can
cheerfully recommend II 10 anyone suffering
from Kidney or Bladder Disease, Yours
truly, George D. Brown
2oA Jefferson Avenue. Houston. Texas.
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Gin and MN Near Crockett.

Crockett, Texas, December 4.-The ]. w.
Lucas gin and milling plant, situated ut
August eighteen miles northwest of his
city. was destroyed by fire last night. Loss
about $3.50 covered by Insurance.
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nmellinn and Contents.

Waxahachie. Texas, December 3.-T. ].
Willis dwelling ana contents. situated IN
the East End, were destroyed by fire TINS
morning The loss is about $1,000 partially
Insured.
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Austin. Texas. December 4.-Fire this
morning destroyed the residence aud CON
tents of L. b. Estes in Hyde Park. Loss
$500; insurance $500.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
Gin House at Gainesville.

Gainesville. Texas. December 9Th, seed
house of the Vaughn gin was destroyed by
Are last night The loss is about 5000.
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BUSINESS MATTERS.
Made an Assianmsnt at Fodo,

Lexington, Texas, December 81. H.
fatscnke, near Fedor doing a genral mer