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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
BURGESS in Fayette county.

La Grange, Texas, September 2D-At
democratic headquarters Of tho Ninth con
gresslonal district 81 was today announced
thar hon George r. Burgess viii speak
al The following places ~ Fayette county
Ahbot's Grove (barhecuej, october II,
$3.50 p. m.
CiRtern tbarbecuel. October l3, 3 p m,
Flatopla Opera house,, Octo0er ~, $3.50
p. M
walhalla harvest FEAST, October "a, $3.50
D. M
West Point October 10, p. M
La Grange lopera housed october Is, $3.50
D. ~,
Carmine. October l6 $3.50 p. IN.
Round Top lcourt hpuse), October is, s'st
Haw Greek tMenkIng's storel. October II,
Fayetteville. October II. $40 p. m.
Ammannagille lcourt house,, October is
Waideck october 49, $50 p. IN.
Rutergale tharyest feasp, october 10, 4
p. M
schulenburg barbecue October %.
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SALT WATER SITUATION.
Manager Grlffiths Reports Decided
Improvement In Conditions.
TEST WELLS ARE TO BE SUNK
Near san Antonio lampasas ard Alvin,
Central Refining Directors Held the
Annual Meeting.


Beaumont Texas October 1.-The meet.
t,. - tbn Ceutrni Asnboit ana Rco,,tn.
- u = -, !, /, l.,
company WhiNh was " ue htiu VutiNs tne
day, was postponed uhui tonight on ac-
count OF the fact that senator Charles A
-. ,,., ,,,ailS "a mot, .,,,,n,,.,t,,,, "a
toWue WIS """'' ISM ao""VN'''u ="
Now Orleans last maui, rho meeting
took Mace tonight. but nothing was given
80 NJ Al scott SAYS that tho r,n,
Vu'' - ain Am ~, NAN, ,,,,,,
p'"f "''VN'N
alton and the meeting tonight win adj
iourn over to Port Neehes tomorrow IN all
probability to see the work that has been
done The starting Of this refinery Is
looked upon as big thing for the oil
interests here.
49,
committee appointed to raise funds for
plugging the four abandoned wells is juhi
liant over the salt water condition now as
compared with what Il was a few days
.,nc, 10 thinks that the salt water IN
..,,,. .,.t,,,,i,,. ,.,,.,,tt,, l,,
the OIL sahus - nV"
stead OF encrohehine ON tuo o' snu's ny,
plugging OF tno to"i
opinion stop ne g9uoi So' gI't bs roiSSd IN
dntnsS defrav any further expense thar
might be incurred Senator NJ, J. Lock
wood. who has also had y3n . nv SA
petlenVv ~ ny ,,ai1 MS annearance thinks
maj nhe sitV t',,,,, a,vs 100 eyep ana tho
nun y Ne ,,i,o tnov, boyy IA, deal with
luy.s "a ~ ,,,id tndiTota that There Ia no
ffnrtbet cause Tor alarm The committee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL
WACO TO HAVE A NEW MERCANTILE
COMPANY.
Southwestern Oil Company Is Now
Capitalized at Half Million---Con-
tracts for Meat Awarded

Austin, Texas, October i.-Chorters OF
the following corporations were filed today
III the secretary OF states department:
Kemp Electric Light company Of Kemp,
Kaufman county; capital stock. $1,000.
Purpose to maintain and operate an cleo
trio light plant. The incorporators ate Roy
H. Reerson. =. H. Crook Dodge Mason
and others
Southern Cooperative Mercantile com
pany Of Waco; capital stock, $4,000 Pur'
pose to maintain mercantile company
The noorporators are james Ryan, g. I.
Drinkard. NJ NJ. Hardy
Cedar Lake Fishing club az Parker coun-
ty capital stock $500. The incorporates
are j. a. Rcntz, c. W, McGehee and Boyd
proter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
NEGRO KILLED eY POSSE.

Was Suspected Of an Attempt to Murder
Citizen Of Joaquin.
Joaquin. Texas, October 4 Some time
ago an assault was made on AIR. william
Wilson and his throat was cut white be
slept. The matter was mystery, as II was
not known that he had an enemy. After
be was able 10 get up he Instituted q
search and finally came TO the coneinsiou
shtt tha party was young negro who Was
Il work near here. penfe yepf after Yhe
.aagEos aEho 5Tsn ina' Atld 1sRnf. atteknR So
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INDICTMENTS RETURNED
AGAINST James and John Yeldermar
Were Admitted 10 Bail.

Aoainst James and John Yelderman.
Were Admitted 10 Bail.
BRENNAN. Texas, October 1.-The grand
Jury. reconyened Monday by Judge Sinks
to investigate the murder Of Julius Yeider-
man at his gin houee on the night Of Au'
gust 81, adjourned after two days , SEES,
sion having found indictments against lohh
and lin Yelderman, sons OF the murdered
man. and Granville Smith, colored
Attorney for the accused. John NJ. hathls'
appiied for a writ OF haheas corpus imme,
diately after the Indictments were returned
and Judge Sinks fixed the bond OF jim
Yelderman at 5000 aud the bona OF JOIN
Yelderman at $1,000.
sam Yeldcrman, who was under arrest
and in iAll at Bryan, was not Indicted. t,ls
wife was here and left at once with the
necessary papers to secure his release from
Jail and asked the sheriff not 70 wire over
There until she had time TO get 10 Bryan
ana present the papers II. person and convey
tho pleasing news 20 her husband; ana
she left Tuesday evening for that place.
Jim Yelderman made bond wednesday
and was released. a..
Court adjourned for the term and they
viii not be tried until the next term.
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&c
e AFTER TEXAS COMPANIES.
The Old Line Companies Are Irving to put
Them Out of Business

waco Texas October lit Is beloved insurance companies
business in the to
seem TO adopting with
pn pNn are ehecAec Recently
agency was requested
strung one ana seems that
u dd not comply With the o agency
frnm into
otner local arms member Of the firm
morning a there could have line With
raTns from their agency tnss it was because handling
companies Ieptman said
between the old line
the state companies He said that other
been treated In the same manner hts arm hd
would still further tho
had It. The grand crN
vesge the actions of the old line
ha body
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News Notes.

Austin. Texas october 1.-The comp.
troller today registered an issue Of $500
Center Independent school district school
house bonds These bonds were approved
by the attorney generals department
Tn, first number Of the Texan for this
session az the university is lust of the
press and II is a neat looking sheet. Mr..
Alex Deusson is the editor aud the re-
porters arc Messrs A. +, Weisberg and
Lewis johnson.
The governor today appointed Cooper
Walker OF Cameron to he branch pilot for
the port of Brazos de Santiago. The com
mission is dated today.
The Austin theological seminary opened
tonight and the exercises we're held In the
Free Presbyterian church.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
MILES HAS SAILED.

Accompanied by Large Party He
Leaves for tho Philippines.
san Francisco October Lieutenant
General Nelson A. Miles sailed today on
the transport Thomas for the Philippines
and VIII call at Honolulu and Guam. with
General Miles are Colonel and Mrs. Maus
and Louis Dartman. messengers Other
nssseneers are Charles Hoyt Frank w,
kVttherr aud Henry Rouse president OF
M Missouri Kansas and Texas railway.
AZ n General Miles party. Lieutenant
Toiopel l., NJ Chamberlain Of the insnee-
,or GENERALS department., Lieutenant Colo.
rtsntenept Colonel 3 G. Lockwood, Tween
Imam Infantry: Major Harry L.. Bailey,
second Infantry. and three captains and
tessnt Charles Rommel Of the navy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
Innarlant MeetInn At Waco.

Waco Texas, October There is to be
an important meeting Of representatives Of
East. South and Central Texas fruit grow.
ers to he held 10 this city October 9. The
object Of the meeting as announced Is for
the purpose Of arranging for fruit and
truck exchange 20 ba located In the con-
trail part 81 the state. This exchange Will
have for It's object the interests of the
fruit and truck growers, especially the
marketing and securing OF the proper rates.
When established this exchange will be
In charge OF saiafied officers
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patea for Genital Texas FsIf.

Bryan. Texas. October 1 The four daya
OF the Central Texas fair have been desig-
mated as follows; October "A, College Days
October IS. Press and Railroad Dayi oeip'
Der 10, Farmers and -confederetes' Day,
and October IL, Military Day. a full line
~ exhibits have been secured In all the
departments and the success OF the fair nov
depends only upon the weather.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02

Gonzales, Texas, October Lin the ex-
aiming trial Of L. c. IIuff and others,
three witnesses were examined today,
Thomus Hun. John Holcomb and Ger
man from Caldwell Their testimony was
only In regard 20 a land trade that Hum
had been making some time ago Among
trial are Dr Blunt. Lee Beaty and Dr.
O'Banion Interest In the trial keeps up
l0d Il VIII likely take the rest Of the week
~. nnIah n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02

san Autonio, Texas October i-Pror
Anton Graf Of this city, who has perfected
IN apparatus for separating asphalt from
the illuminating properties in the product
Of the Beaum jnt oil Geld, will leave foi
washington today at the suggestion Of the
patent Office and VIII perfect the patent
ON his lnyention. lie has received large
number OF letters from prominent oil men
IN Texas and other states. the writer's mah
lne offers for the apparatus. but he de
ciinea 10 enter lnto negotiations unit ne
has received his patent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
snnoiaI EIectIon a Rsstron.

Bsstrop, Texas. October la speciaieies-
tion was held today 70 elect 4 mayor and
one alderman to succeed Judge Dyer Moore
and "A Crsesonbeck, resigned q N. Jentnps
was elected mayor ana H. ~ Perkins was
elected alderman without oppoaluoa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
Y HAS RAINEp IN zAPATA.

:" ssulcken County Is Said TO Have
h,,.ae een Thoroughly Relieved.
49, lexas, October i-Zapata county.
\ ~ nany appeals for aid have gone dur
|ls 4 Past two years, has had soaking
ma h al parts, so far as can be ascer.
fde I'm ~. ana the corn crop can now be
he n A. Ire are not many cattle left
y sssaty benefited.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
southwestern's Increased Capital

Austin. Texas, October The Southwest
ern on company Of Houston today filed an
other amendment to its charter In the sec
rotary Of states department increasing its
canItal stock from 100000 10 100000. This
is INC third amendment fled nv this corpor
alton within the past few days. II mas
been increased IN all from SluOoVh
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
Contraets AWARDED.

Austin Texns. October 1.-The state pur.
chasing agent today awarded the contracts
Tor furnishing packing house products to
the various state elcemosynary institutions
The contracts are only for the month of
October and arc as follows;
tin institutions
w. H. Craddock & Co., Terrell, for North
Texas insane asylum at Terrell
T. NJ Cheney & Co, OF Corsicana, Tor
State orphans home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
Prohibition WIN De Effective II Ellis.

waxahnchie, Texas, October 1.-The de-
NAL by District Judge billiard yesterday
afternoon 10 grant an application for In
junction In tho Ellis comfy local option
election ends the matter 50 far as tho courts
are concerned There Is 40 recourse TO any
other power and on Friday night, October
10. az II o'clock the saloons In Ellis county
Will close their doors,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
snnIInor b MaIker COUNTY.

New Waverly. Texas, September So
-Four fully developed cases OF smallpox have
been discovered at oliphints mill, two
miles north Of this place, all negroes, and
this town IS not yet protected by quaran-
tine.
Messrs. Templeton and Allen. two OF the
most progressive farmers, have lnoyed 70
town and have opened up store OF gem
eral merchandise under the name Of Allen
& Tcmpleton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02

Lampasas. Texas. septemher 3d. The
derrick IS now going ~ for the prospective
oil well within block and west OF the
school building The contract calls for
1000 feet and the cost Will be $1,000, an
OF which has been subscribed at home.
The large SULPHUR beds Ia this section. Of
Which the local sulphur springs are the
snrest Indication. are the main hopes for
those who have Dut an their money 80
literally.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02

10 m, leave HON. on a journey without
bottle cf chanberlain's Cole. cnolera
and Dlarrhoea Remedy II Is almost Ger
tain &c he needed and can not Dc procured
While you are on board the cars Or 'Nsn
ship. II Is pleasant safe ana feiaRss' ="
sale BY an druggists
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/, Another Clash al HiIlsboro.

u,., ~ Texas, October 1.-The city
~, " a vote Of three TO two. voted
nn,'sa 20 relieve policeman OF his
|hdn The matter created warm dis
lic veto ~ mayor announced that ne
- oeiioon political move seems tbat
4 heeSes man and the city marshal had
|star,e working harmonlously, and his
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
Garner "a KlnashurY.

Kingsbury Texas, September 29.--IIon.
John Garner spoke today 10 a large
ana enthusiastic audience at both Kings
bury ana Nixon He discussed al length
the Issues now before the American people.
At Kngsbury be dweit at length upon
the impegialistc policy Of the republican
party. He met with strong applause az
many points during his address.
al Nixon the audience WIS equally zeal
Gus IA support Of Judge Garner. tidal
wave ~ Garner enthusiasm Is sweeping
over tue county.
The comment heard is ''Wel Garner Is
an right" People who we're lukcwsrm are
hearty in their support Of the democratic
candidate,
Judge Garner speaks at staples tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
4 Houstonlan Hun.

Bay City. Texas, September a0.--Mr VII
son r. earnenter who resides In Housiou.
slipped on the steps Of hie hotel, the bahes
house. and had the serious misfortune 20
fracture both bones AZ bis left ieg above me
ankle.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
Tax Rolls Filed.

Austin, Texas, October Tax rolls OF
the following counties were received to
day by the comptroller department:
Cooke county-Total valuation SS,49S.2Io;
decrease OF S74 ,755 from last year
Delta county-Total valuation SS,OOs,3o,
increase of S96l, $50 over last year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
Stationery Contract Awarded

Austin. Texas. October l. Tho state
printing board held meeting this after.
noon and awarded the contract for fur.
nishing STATIONERY to the state for the next
two years TO the Austin Book aud station
cry company. The bid was SlJ,095.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02
LOCAL OPTION.

An Injunction Was Granted In Hunt
County.
Greenyille, Texas, October i.-Another
local option injunction was granted yester
day hy County Judge Thompson, on anpn
cation Of Comfy Attorney Mead. The latest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02

you have already done by all and
playa wealth Of fascinating something shown every day.
something had before Something that will wildly
you with the fact that this MILLINERY HOUSE" Of the city
There price charm equally aung
for matters not how rich and elaborate the hat Akemeyer price will
always be reasonable. y - - - =
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arrest him hut he tried TO escape There
upon he vas fred upon and Killed, some az.
teen shots being fred
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STORM AT ATHENS.
Some Damage Done 10 Property but NO
One Was Hurt

SoFnc DaNIaSu IOII.V . - =
One Was Hurt.
Athens. Texas. September 80. The town
was visited by a small sized tornado last
night about o'clock, doing considerable
damage. unroofng brick buildings, the
ror,h end OF the large Collins building WAS
blown down. several awnings blown down
ana dwellinc houses blown from Their
hiocts No one was hurt so FAR as known.
The cloud was from the southwest am WIS
ne second one Of It's kind that has visited
The town this year
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@.MAv

qhle signasure 9 on everv 30. o. tno Eenuina
axafiye Br0m0aQuiuine Tablets
az sensds thas snsss . sela ~ ans 49,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02

To Renew Work at Bio F1iIl.
Matasords. Texas, octotsr live new
asrTiskz srs'to'ps srsetsa st niE Hillzsna
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02

''asm. i, tanllla Extract has outlived
N ssftrae, that can p" ~ ana RHress oncs
n Aisays used. A De o0ushs' onss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-02

independent Ticket In -Bsxar.
san Aaspule, Te3ss, October lone huu'
arse -Sstsra -sszemhls4 AZ =Gsmhrnug. hail
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-17


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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-17
New Clean Barrels

Mr.. Tyler, Santa Fe agent at this
place, secured one of the eight prizes
offered by the Santa Fe Go. to the
best hustlers among their agents for
competitive business. Mr.. Tyler
merited all he got. If he don't secure
his share of tbs business it won't be
his fault.
TO LEASE-The owner of the
famous Benedict and Farwell stock
ranch of S8l acres Of fine pasture land,
located near Benedict, Wilson county,
Kan. Will entertain proposition 70
lease the same for the season of 1902,
with option of longer time. Terms
cash. Address, Judson Williams, 144
South Main street, Los Angeles. Cal.
J. F. Brinegar has moved out to the
Stone place, which he recently bought,
His brother 7 ON has moved to the
Capt. Smith place where ]. f. has
been living.
WANTED-I want you to list your
rental property, houses to rent, va
can't lots and farms for sale with me
at once. Inquiries every day.-Chas.
T. Beatty.
A few thoroughbred Poland China
males, old enough for service for sale
by Allen Bros, Chanute, Kansas.
DR.. Baird, Physician and Sur
geon. Country calls promptly at
tended.
Another good oil well brought in on
the Allen land. Let the good work
go on.
Wanted: To loan twenty thousand
dollars on Kansas farms-JOhn +. Roe.
1 have the cheapest money to loan
on farm property.-Jobn F. Roe.
estate ioans.-JOhn f. Roe. y
Yellow From, Chanufe. !
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-17

RIVERSIDE STOCK FARM.
Hereford cattle a speciality. Five
thoroughbred bulls now for sale.
ID. L. HOUSTON.
Riverside Stock Farm. 2 miles north Of Chanute
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M%,r

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative Brono-Q uinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures a cold I'm one day.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-17
SURPRISE.

January II leing james Lewis 30th
blrtlda. nis friends gave him COM
blete surprise. About the time he
was IT, retire the doors were thrown
open by iutIuders, whose desires were
only 10 do The inner man good. After
refreshments we're served all enjoyed
themselves IN a good social chat until
a ate hour when each departed, feel
ing tia another hriVhi. star " mem
O.y had been added 10 the bouquet OF
life. The following persons were
present:
viii Pulen and family, Frank Pull
len and family, ). &. Brown and fami-
Is, w a. Ogg and ramiy, Lge Stacy
AID family. MRS. Il Hutchinson,
Mrs. Wullie Williams and daughter,
* X Rarschach and family, Gilbert
NJ 'Counell aud family, John Yates
a n family. W. Daughty and family,
James Lewis and family, s. Gibson
aud family, wiz Sweeney md family,
Clint sweeney and f,mtly, VIII Bow
man and family. Mrs James Flick
niger aud children, VIA Riley and
family and Mes~rS. VIII and Frank
Chriswen. BY A FRIEND.
Cut this, ont and axe it to ANY drug
stor aud get free sample of Cham
berlain's Stomach aud liver tablets.
the best physic. They also cure dis
orders OF ne -tomach oilllousness and
h sadache.. For sale by all druggists.
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ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

The following is a list Of letters that
remain uncalled for IN the pUstoifice
at Chanute, Kansas, and will be sent
To the dead letter Office if not called
for in two weeks from this>the 18th
dav OF Jan. 1869.
Nurig Edward ~ Myers, B
Farra CHER, Jno Smith, Train Master
Morrison, P A Swain. j G
one CEN due Oh al advel tised let
tiers. Parties calling for for same say
D. f MGILELLAND. p. NJ.
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TINE

is sometimes a matter OF great i'm
portsnce. A watch that doesn't tell
the correct time is just as bad as 90
watch at all. IL your watch shows an
inclination TO be eccentric or unsteady
10 its habits, bring it TO US and we
will put IL in shape at a very reason
able cost.
CONKLIN, the Jeweler.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-17
RELIABLE JEWELRY

Our superb array OF Jewelry and
Watches makes selection easy. Every
thing is Ia perfect taste. and every
thing may be perfectly relied upon.
We sell nothing we don't know all
about, and we tell YOU everything we
know about everything you ask to see.
CONKLIN, the Jeweler.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09

ginning to carry on business negotia-
tions with the Western manufacturers.
Mr Edwards predicts that the West
viii soon be called upon 10 supply the
entire demand Of the Eastern states
THE Ar which grows 10 plcntifully
In this part Of the country Is the finest
pash and door lumber In the world, -
raid Mr. Edwards to a reporter Re
Gently. after much expcrlmeutlng. a
manner 0f treating fir wan hit upon
that makes II better than oak for the
manufacture Of doors and sashes.
though oak brings much the better
prices The fr IL sawed into lumber
when II ig green. and then In boiled
In live steam for a period OF y hours.
This removes from the lumber an the
pitch and SAP. Fir is full of pitch and
how 10 get u out Of the lumber was
question that worried millmen for
many years The plan hit upon was
successful. After the live steam pro-
'''F hAt' lNAiiFfA ~ ItAi.f'A ltI n DlN~dAI
blast and when It energies II is az
hard as oak and resembles polished
WOOD. II makes the finest door manu-
factured.
The oaken door sells Tor s. or 80
In the Eastern market. while the fir
door wi,h quite as good an appear
ance, can be sold proftably for Jl.75
and s. This advantage In price Is n
great factor, and II is my earnest be-
llef that the door manufacturing bust
ness viii become one Of much Import
ance here"
SIR Edwards. who has q deen inter
est In the welfare Of Astoria. was very
much pleased 70 observe the tendency
10 develop the lumber industry. He
speaks highly Of the Universal people.
Who are 10 90 in at Smith Point. and
believes establishment OF this factory
will do much to encourage other man