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Evening star., 1902-08-09

minstrel performance was gotten up by
the young men, among those taking star
parts being 8. c. Sellers and B. II. Trippe.
Baltimore; w. Adure Brooks. Paul Mackau
and George Waggaman, Washington. and
G. Moran Barry, Norfolk. After the per
formance a supper for young people was
given by Mrs. Lenox Simpson of Wash
ington in honor of her daughters, Misses
Christine and Marguerite Simpson Among
those present were Miss Bella Bateman.
Miss Lucie Jones, Miss Daisy Mackall.
Randolph Simpson. Charles Howry, jr.. OF
Washington
The same evening a supper was given by
Mr.. John Bassell Of Columbus, Ohio, in
honor of Miss Emory of Washington.
A small but very charming card party
OF Monday evening was given by Mrs
Walter D. Wyvflle of Washington, the
highest prize being won by Mrs. II. A.
Whallon of the same city.
On Tuesday morning very large and at
tractive card party, followed by a luncheon
was given by Mrs. Gosling Of Cincinnati
The decorations were a profusion of ferns
and American Beauty roses.
On Thursday morning a pretty card party
and luncheon for young people was given
upon the lawn by Mrs: James Mackall Of
Washington In honor of her daughter. Miss
Daisy Mackall.
The winners. respectively. OF the bridge
whist and duplicate whist tournaments
fortnight were Mrs. Charles Howry Of
Washington and Mrs. Q. D. Vaughan of
Louisville. The winners of the mems ten
tbs tournament concluded on Tuesday were
Harold Mixsell, Easton, Pa, and Paul
Mackall, Washington.
A girl who is much admired here Is
Miss Jennie Grady, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. Powell Grady of Wash
ington. Another young girl who is one
of the decided bellies of this place,
although she will not make her debut
for two seasons yet, Is Miss Bella Bateman,
daughter of the late A. E. Bateman.
Among the recent arrivals from Wash
ington are Mrs. G. A. Woodward. Miss
Woodward Mr.. and Mrs G. F. Carusi and
child, Mrs. T. F. McIlhenny, Mrs. l..
]. Rutherford, T. M. Higgins. Carroll H.
Dawson, Bruce Mackall. H. 8. Woodward
and Felix E. Porter.
Evening star., 1902-08-09
AT GAY NARRAGANSETT.
Many Washington People sojourning
at the Pier This Season.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.


NARRAGANSETT PIER, R. l..
August 8. 1902.
Narragansett is fast becoming itself again.
Polo begins next Monday. which tourney
always marks the zenith Of gaieties. The
games will run over into the following
week three days. so that Narragansett is
sure Of two very large Sundays. 1t Is not
at all unlikely that polo, owing to the re-
cent International games, will draw the
biggest crowds seen here for years, If not
In all local history. This week has been
rather uneyentful for early August, al
though 1t brought lot Of informal dining
parties at the Little Casino and Grecian
Gardens Mrs. Frank Ellis of Washington
again entertained at the former resort
Bathing. too, was at q high notch, the
ocean remaining around 81 degrees with
great perSistency.
Friday night brought lawn variety show
at 81 head that could be seen anywhere
else for so cents.
The weather is much more reasonable
than that of July, but It is still rather
freaky.
M. Santos Dumont made only a flying stop
here, his sole entertainer being Mr. j. F. de
Assiz Brasil, the Brazilian minister from
Washington
Narragansett' horse show turned out a
smart array that exceeded every expecta-
ton. Now every one is asking how the
pier has been able to get along for years
without such events. There were more
than 100 entries. all local. except a few
from Jamestown. Hereafter such exhibits
will be regularly given.
Recent hotel arrivals from Washington:
Miss Kiernan. Arthur Peter, Henry Wells,
Miss Rose d. Wallach, ]. H. Griffith.
Mr.. VIM. c. Marrow of Washington was
one of the judges at the horse show, which
brought out all the members Of the capital
colony
Miss NJ. c. Haupt Of Washington, daugh-
ter of Gen. Haupt, gave a luncheon Mon
guests were Miss B. Badger of Washing
ton. Nat. F. Jameson Of West Point, Miss
G. M. Carroll of Independence. Mo-. and
Miss NJ M. Chapman of st. Paul.
Mrs. Avis Wheaton Of Washington has
just rented her cottage on the beach,
known as Ocean Spray.
Mrs. z. M. Prescott of Washington en-
tertained Monday at dinner at the Little
Casino. Covers were laid for sixteen, the
decorations being pink roses.
e. B. Moore Of Washington was among
the box subscribers for the lawn variety
show Friday night.
Col. William Bolton. U. 8. A., gave a
hotel dinner this week to a large party,
| ton.
M. Kinslow and G. Gaines Of Washing
| ton have taken apartments at the Little
Casino.
MIS-. FRANK Ellis ana Col. LanghOrne.
both of Washington. were among those
| who gave dinners this week at the Little
| Casino.
Mrs. John Poore OF Washington was one
| Of the guests at the dinner given Wednes-
| day at the Point Judith Country Club by
| Mrs. Joseph Leidy. :.
| Miss May Jack of Washington Is visiting
| her cousin, Miss Augusta Rodman Of Peace
| dale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Legare Of Washing
| ton have arrived at Cottage e Of the Little
| Casino group for the season.
| Mrs r. A. NJ Hopkins Of WASHINGTON
| gave an elaborate birthday anniversary
| dinner in honor Of her son, A. F. Hopkins
| Friday night at the Little Casino Covers
were laid for twenty.
Evening star., 1902-08-09
IN THE BLUE RIDGE.
Washington Bankers to Meet at Blue
Ridge Summit, Pa.

Special Corre espondence of The Evening Star
BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT. Pa. August 8, 1902
The District Of Columbia Bankers As
sociation has accepted an invitation to
meet Jointly with the Maryland Bankers
Association at the Blue Mountain House
here September 10 and 20. This action on
the part Of the Washington bankers has
added increased interest in the coming
meeting. which promises to be one Of the
largest and most successful in the history
OF the association. A majority Of the dele
gates OF both bodies will arrive on the
mountain the afternoon of September 1s,
and that night there will be a smoker
in the ball room Of the hotel. The first busi-
ness meeting will be held Friday morning,
September 10. when addresses will be de-
livered by the presidents Of the two bodies
Friday night banquet will be rendered
the washington bankers by the Maryland
association. Saturday large party Of the
delegates win go on special train to
Gettysburg battlefield. A. complimentary
ball will be rendered at the hotel by the
management to the ladies who accompany
the delegates Saturday night
An interesting and enjoyable chfIdren's
entertainment was given Thursday evening
of this week in the ball room Of the Blue
Mountain House, the arrangements for
which were In charge of Mrs Charles A.
Goldsmith and Mrs. Arthur Lewis of Wash
ington and Mrs. Sol. Miller of Baltimore
The entertainment was In honor of the fifth
birthday anniversary Of Mrs. Miller's little
son Harold Among those who took part in
the program. which consisted of vocal and
instrumental selections. recitations. ETC.,
were Florence Hartman, Hortense King.
Ralph Goldsmith, LIE Page Lewis, Morti-
mer King. Annette Goldsmith, all of WASH
ington. and Lucille Hofheimer and Colin
Mciaane OF Norfolk, Va. A feature was the
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gerry The children's festival concert has
been arranged for the same day.
Guests From Washington.

G. P. Coolidge, son Of former Represen-
tative George A. Coolidge Of Massachu-
setts, Is at the Marlborough for a seasons
stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Thompson are
summering at the Langdon.
Among the late arrivals at the Spray
View are Mr.. and Mrs ]. R. Bryant and
Miss Bessie May Bryant.
DR.. A M. Buch, chief clerk in the sur
geon generals office of the War Depart
ment and w F. Drown of the pension
Office are guests Of the New Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs D. J. Harper have returned
to the Ardmore for the month of August
William A. Ridgely of the Post once
Department recently arrived at the ST
Elmo.
Mrs N c. Downs and Master Downs are
patrons of the Waverly.
The Spray View Is entertaining +. M
Uchlain and s. NJ. Craft
Dr. and Mrs. u. B. Babbitt, MISS fIor.
ence L. Babbitt. Mrs. Mary E. Chase ano
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Thompson are al
the Langdon.
At the Seaside are Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ban
rens and Miss Bliss Finley.
The New Philadelphia numbers amone
its guests Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Droan' Miss
Emma Droan, A. c. Williams and MT ano
Mrs. A. NJ. Buck.
Guests at the Queen include Mrs. james
F. Birch and John D. Myers.
Miss Mary A. baltimore and MISS lsaoe
attimore are at the Langdon.
Evening star., 1902-08-09
OCEAN GROVE.


Evening
OCEAN GROVE, N. J.. August 8, 1902.
This has been missionary week In Ocean
Grove. and since Tuesday the meetings of
the various missionary organizations of
tho Methodist Church have been occurring
uninterruptediy. Their two days. sessions
were followed on Thursday by the Society
Of Deaconesses. The women's FOREIGN
Missionary Society began its meetings to-
day and many workers from foreign lands
were In attendance and delivered interest
ing addresses. The sessions will be con-
tinued tomorrow.
Last Sundays children's celebration con-
stituted the most beautiful Sabbath festi-
val ever celebrated in the resort The vast
auditorium was profusely decorated with
flags, lanterns and a profusion of wild
flowers, and throughout the service of song,
the prayers and the sermon the children
were given first place.
The Ocean Grove children's carnival day
has been set for Thursday, August H. and
the children's chorus 1000 streng will take
part In street parade Six hundred gay
japanese parasols have been secured and
will be carried by the little ones, while the
-boys via appear In thsir rough rider tog-
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ler. Miss Margaret Weller. n Mullen. Miss
Margaret McMahon, Miss Katherine Nc
Mahon. Miss A. McMahon. Miss M. V. Nc
Miss Edna s. Adams. Revere-Mr. and
Mrs. L. Hugo. LealandJ. Eichburg.
Berkshire Inn-Dr Erwin and family. Nor
mandie-F Mckenzie, J. w. Jones. Pierre
pont-Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard. Seaside
House-Mr and Mrs. Rodgers. Mr.. and Mrs.
s. Hettone. Stickney-J. F. Carr. Wiltshire
Mrs. D. o. Heen. Mr.. and Mrs Birch.
Archdale-Miss Anna b. Adams Eloeron.
VIM. McCabe Mrs. B. H Collins Mrs. I. Cas-
sidy, Mrs. Styles, Mr.. and Mrs. A: M. Payton.
Fredonia-M. Pike. C. B. Werle, ]. Fra
hlner. Mt vernon-Mrs. W. N. Barnes,
Miss NJ. A. Barnes. N Rich. Etheiyn-T.
Benchert A. Walls. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Saunders Mariborough I..,us H9use-W, w.. L.
c. Downey, NJ. C. Taltey. s. A. Hallahan.
Aldine-Miss Meyer, Mr.. and Mrs Consaul.
Brady House-Mrs. Daniel Coyne. Miss
Margaret Coyne, Mr.: and Mrs: Thomas
H. Neely, A. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Brooks, N. A. Gonell. ]. H. Price. jr.. Mr..
and Mrs. s. H shepperd. Mrs John A.
Worey, Miss Worey. Miss L. E. Webb.
M. Dunlap, Miss A. E. Brown. Miss M. Nc
Cormick, Mr. and Mrs. C. Dietch. Edward
Carter, Joseph T. Steinacker, w. L. Ritch-
ey.. L: Hay, Q. Volton;. Bleak House-Mr.
A. Wallsley, J. Mccarthy. Strand-Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel. stanley-Mrs. ]. Hayes,
Arela Hayes Porter INIT. Andrews, w.
Deee. Marion-Mrs. LeGrand ANYWAY,
Mrs. Max Grisel, Mr.. and Mrs C. J. Lucy.
Miss Edith Lucy, Mr.. and Mrs. John K.
Bishop. San Antonio-Miss Healy. Miss
Fallon, Miss Curran. New England-E. E.
Steelman. Raleigh-Mrs. Butler, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Miles, ]. Sauss, E. Cottrell, T. Will
lard. C. Holland, William Sullivan. DR..
Udert. Rossmore-A. C. Penn, c. E. Penn,
]. B. Hart. Sterling-William F. Latzow,
Miss E. ODaniel, Mrs. F. Wilhaute, Miss
Traymore-Mrs. J. Collins, Miss Collins. DR..
J. Dorpin. jr.. Edward McCauley, jr. To-
tem-Mrs. G.>P. Knagley A. o. Wink. o. A.
McClain. Coleman House-H. Hollan.
Thomas Miller. Miss Blanche Miller. Pres
ton Edmonston, Frank Johnson. Dennis
j. E. Smith. Lehman Craig HALF. Gres-
ham. Iroquois-Mrs Robinson. Brexton-
Joseph Brown. Rudolf. LeMont and
family. D. H Solomon. Runneymede-F.
Brannigan Waverley-John c. Rau, J. B.
Stahl. Mrs. H. Stahl. Woolton Hale.
Douglass. Shalfonte-Mrs. Hever, Miss He
yer. Mrs. Gollner, Miss Meyers, J. Panten.
w. Fairfax. Cleaver House-Mr. and Mrs.
II. Turner. Mrs. Nellie Moriarty, Miss F.
Welsh. Beachwood-Thomas Gilmer. Ethe
lyn-Mr. and Mrs. H. Christman. Allaire-
family, w. Forbert, 8. King. Cedercroft-
H. Krenheimer, Mrs Carolyne Walter. Hy-
geia-H ]. Mock. Kentucky-Mrs. M. G.
Snowhill, J. Burlingame. H ]. Brown. Mrs
Brown. Miss Brown, j. G. Cassan, Mrs. F.
]. Webster, Mrs. NJ Paterson. M. c. Lewis
Robns-J. A. McGill, M. l.. McGiil, J. F1tz-
patrick. st. James-Dr. Thomas Dowling.
Evening star., 1902-08-09
LINGANoRE HILLS INN.
,.l oorrespondenc. of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
FREDERICK. Nd, August Z. 1902.
The weekly dance was held at Ltnganore
Hills Inn last night. Those present from
the cities Of Baltimore and Washington
were Mrs. A. ]. Pastor, Miss Sue Pastor.
Master Sale Pastor, Mrs. Gavan. Mr.. How
ard Gavan, Colonel and Mrs. Kirkman.
Miss Adrianne Kirkman. Mr.. Raymond
Kirkman, Mrs. D. H. Boughton. Master
George Boughton, Miss Edna White. Mrs.
J. Printup, Miss nellie Printup. Mr.. and
Mrs R. K Helphenstine. Mr.. R. K. Help
henstine. jr.. Misses Warfield. Misses
wynne, Miss McDevitt. Miss Macintosh.
Miss Helen Dushane. Mrs. Diffenderfer.
Mrs. J. Simpson, Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Rials,
Misses Rials, Miss French, Miss Wick
ware. Miss Pitt. Mr.. and Mrs Graf. Mrs.
Fitzgerald. Miss Fitzgerald, Miss Trax,
Misses Tinker. Miss Kines. Misses Freelin-
ger, Mrs. Shredder. Mr.. Fred. Shredder,
Mrs Glocker, Mr. Wesley Checker. Misses
Frank and Hastings, Mrs. Isaacs. Mrs.
Elliott Miss Jessie Elliot Mrs. Tarbell,
Messrs. Reick. Dug. Kreh, Wilcoxon. Mrs.
wilcoxon, Mrs. Elmer Brown, Miss jamie
Brown, Messrs. Bowlus. Heck, Gibson. Rit-
ter Hanner and Radcliffe.
Evening star., 1902-08-09
A POPULAR RIVER RESORT.
Campers and Cottagers at Colonial
Beach.
ce of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
COLONIAL BEACH, Va, August z, 1902.
The season at this popular river resort is
now at its height, and all the hotels and
cottages are crowded. The daily excursion
boat has been bringing large crowds. the
exceptionally fine bathing inducing many
to make the trip. The beach here is said to
be as good, II not better, than any outside
the ocean resorts. The dancing pavilion on
the end Of Sherman's pier Ii the Mecca Of
the young people each evening. and as an
excellent orchestra is provided, the result
Is q gathering Of from two to three hun
dred each night.
The beach has been improved since last
year by the addition Of several new cot
tages and an entirely new and up-to-date
sanitarium. The water In this locality is
thought to have an excellent mineral char
acter. and IL now being bottled and shipped
to other parts Of the country.
Campers in great numbers are here this
summer. and when they leave it is gener-
ally only because Of the depleted condition
Of their finances. Such suggestive names
as Twentieth Century Crooks Camp Happy
Hooligan and the Lost Angels Indicate the
happy abandon that surrounds the life of
the camper.
Watermelon Pirates in the Clutches Of
the Law.
Three members Of one Of the camps en-
countered an experience the other day
which, 1t 10 SAFE to say. they win remember
for some time to come. A schooner, loaded
With cargo Of watsr,nelops, made Into the
Evening star., 1902-08-09

Violin solos by Master Ralph Goldsmith.
who is but seven years old.
A large progressive euchre, arranged by
Mrs. Charles Al. Goldsmith Of Washington,
was given atathe Blue Mountain House
Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by
the following: Firsty handsome silver belt
buckle, Miss Elsie Benesch; second, gold
plated picture frame. Mrs. Grensfelter;
third gold hat ptn. Miss Miriam schoene-
This weeks larrivals at the Buena Vista
Springs Hotel include Mrs. r. Ross Perry.
DR.. J. w. Bulkley, Mrs. Bulkley, Miss Jes-
sic Riggs. Mr.. 4. j.oDavis, Mr.. w. E. Pear
son. Miss Herbert, Miss Sheppell of Wash
ington. a
At the Blue, Mountain House there ar
rived the past week Mr.. and Mrs. H. C.
Lewis and child. Mr.. A. D. Sox, Mr.. Elmer
Gates. Mr.. Joseph King. Mrs Henry Kauf-
man, r. l.. Gait and wife. Mr.. Arthur s.
Lewis, Alma Pearl Edison and L. Hartman
of Washington; Palmer Tilton, U. 8. A; j.
Guest, U. S. A.
Mrs. j. H. Daish. Miss Daish. DR.. and
Mrs. Campbell, child and nurse, the Misses
Hawk and the Misses Fletcher of Wash
ington are stopping at the Summit Villa
Among the guests registered at the Inn
perial are Miss Helen Morrison, Miss Nina
Thorn. Miss Nellie Thorn and Mr.. James
K. Polk of Washington
Evening star., 1902-08-09
GRAND NATIONAL PRIZE OF
5000 FRANCS AT PARIS
At Mountain Lake, Md.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
MOUNTAIN LAKE. Nd. August g. 1902
The cool weather of the past few days
has necessitated wraps and early morning
fres The Chautauqua program this week
has drawn large and appreciative audi
ences that have crowded the auditorium
each night.
There has been some complaint this year
at the apparent neglect OF streets and side
walks. and at meeting OF the community
this week a commissioner of streets was
elected for one year. sufficient amount of
money being voted to place them in fine
condition for another season.
The National Archery Club will have two
days shoot in the glade August II and
II. for the championship. and fine sport is
anticipated.
Maurice o. EIdridge, director OF oublic
ROADS engineers. Agricultural Department
is spending a few days In the park He
has force OF men engaged in constructing
sample piece of macadam, three-fourths
OF a mile in length, on the National pike
Eear Cumberland.
The Washington people at the hotels
are;
Overlook Inn-Mrs. John ]. Dolan, Mrs.
@. W. Ray and children, P B. Chase Mrs,
Chase. Miss Chase, NJ. o. Eldridge, Sally 8.
Nackall.
Lock Lynn Hotel-Kenneth Maxey, A. ID.
Lynch and wife. w. H. Wilmer. Appleton
r Clark. tr-. Mrs. Berry. Miss Clark. Miss
keating. Mrs. A. B. Morrison. Miss Morri-
son. F. H Acker. H. K Acker Frank j.
Acker. Mrs. Z. T. Wood. Miss c. s. May.
Hicks House-Miss Jessie Brashears. Miss
E. B. Marr. b. w Taylor.
Located at cottages-Rev. Hunter A.
Davis. Mrs H A. Davis. Mrs ]. M.
Hodges, Mrs. z. c. Hays, A. G. Wilken-
son. A. ". Stuhlman. Mrs. w. 8. Wash
burn. Charlotte Washburn. Miss j. A.
Graves, Miss A. C. Graves, Oscar Baker
frank Jackson, B. C. Cain wife and
laughter, ]. L. TAFT and wife, A. o. Ia
tAam and wife, W. c. Hill and family.
Evening star., 1902-08-09
10
CARD PARTIES AND LUNCHEoNs.
Guests at Old capon Are Having a
Good Time.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
CAPON SPRINGS. w. Va. August 8. 1902.
Capon continues to be unusually gay.
Among the chief events Of the past week
was a morning euchre given by Mrs. Wal
ter Robertson of Chicago, formerly Miss
Carrie wyville Of Washington. which was
one Of the handsomest entertainments of
the kind which has even taken place here
The prizes were particularly numerous
and elegant. At the conclusion of the
games luncheon was served.
Another beautifully arranged card party
was that given on Wednesday evening by
Mrs. H. A. WhalIon OF Washington The
prizes were won by Mrs. Walter D. wy
Vile, Washington Mrs. r. A. Henry, Nor
ristewn, N. J.. and Mrs. F. A. Bonn, Bal
timore At the close Of the evening an
elaborate course supper was served. The
guests Included about fifty of the most
prominent visitors at the Springs
On Monday evening very successfui
Evening star., 1902-08-09
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nqa PEaISsd ssS 1t has 1Cu Of the S%asTeans
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Evening star., 1902-08-09
Nerved Up.
From Puck

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Gladys-"That poor young Snoblegh
actually dared to kiss me! What could he
have been thinking OFF,
Ethel-"His debts, probably
Evening star., 1902-08-09
e. W. Grove.

This name must appear on every eor OF the
eenuine Laxative Brome- Quinlne Tablets. the
remedy that cure . cold In one day. . censs-
Evening star., 1902-08-09
Eczema; No Cure, No Paw.

xsQs prS22ist viii refund your money IL PAZU
i2a t. cure Rfngworm fetfsz Uld
cnd Blackheaes on tine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-13
ORANGE TRUST FORMED
To Control Production and Sale in
California.

Les Angeles. Cal, Nov. &c. G. Eppers
of Chicago. who is in this city, Is author
ity for the statement that a corporation
known as the Southern California Trust
company. with capital of $4,5G). 900 most
of which is ca stern capital. has secured an
option on 1000 acres of orange groves in
this ana adjoining counties and proposes
to absorb under trust mortgage a heavy
portion of the southern California citrus
belt interests.
The object of this syndicate said Mr..
Eppers lis to Systematically improve tie
orange industry of southern California
and bring the citrus belt into the highest
possible state of cultivation and scientific
planting. growing and shipping. The syn
dictate will largely obliterate the middle
man. who eats up the profits, by being
itself both grower and dealer. All of the
oranges produced by the trust will be ship
ped east under one brand We obtained
the land outright by direct purchase fir 0nl
the ranchers. With the money thus re-
ceived it is expected that he will buy
more land plant fresh orange groves
bring them to bearing. then dispose OF
them to the trust for spot cash"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-13
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe Makes a Deal With
Southern Pacific.
Obtains Trackage Rights Out of
Houston, Tex.
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN?
May Have Bearing on Santa Fe's
New Line.
Texas Central Is Likely to
Change Ownership.
DOES 1T MEAN?

Since the Santa Fe announced it's in
tention of securing direct line from
Albuquerque to Galveston. there have
been rumors of railroad deals in Texas
involving the Santa Fe. It has been
said that the Santa Fe is trying to buy
the Texas Central Now comes the in
formation that the Santa Fe has secured
trackage over the Southern Pacific from
Rosenberg to Houston, a distance of
about 20 miles. This enables Santa Fe
trains to touch at Houston en- route to
and from Galveston without going back
on their tracks.
The following from Sundays Houston
Post is of local interest:
Since the announcement of the Santa
FEES arrangement with the Southern
Pacific for the use of the latter's track
from Rosenberg to Houston every sub
ordinate official in Houston, especially
those of the Houston and Texas Cen
trail has been trying to figure out the
meaning of this new move. They can
not understand it.
Though no attempt has been made to
veil the new arrangement in mystery,
officials of both great systems have been
reticent about it, as they are about
everything else involving important
change.
There is no Disgusting the fact, how
ever lI4dl tie santa mas SG-nGQ d
great advantage by the new arrange
ment. The question is simply this: Why
should the Southern Pacific place i
powerful weapon in the hands of its
formidable rival with which to cut the
Centrals throat? 1t seems to amount to
that.
Under the new arrangement the Santa
Fe will no longer have to back haul on
the bob tall to Alvin, change cars and
then pr oceed to north Texas, losing time
and money and opportunity for competi-
ton but it will run its magnificent yes
tibuled limited flyer straight from Gal
weston to Houston and on to Fort Worth
and Dallas. competing directly with the
Central. There is an immense passenger
business between north and south Texas
which hitherto the Central has had
cinched," and the puzzle is why the
Southern Pacisc should permit the
Santa Fa to enter the field upon an al
most equal footing with its mighty
feeder.
What does it mean? Everyone knows
that the Southern Pacific is flying its
own kite and that it has a firm hold on
the string 1t controls the situation so
far as existing south Texas lines are
concerned so it is believed in railroad
circles there is more behind the new
move than has yet appeared Wise ones
confidently assert that the Southern Pa
cific is getting ready to do something
with the Central. and that the latter will
eventually be sold out. lock. stock and
barrel, to the Rock Island. If this is the
intention. the Southern Pacific has given
its prospective customer a back-handed
slap that will be painful for a long
ti-~-n.
Such is the talk in railroad circles. It
is given FOR what it is worth. 1t doesn't
look reasonable for the Southern Pacific
to Ground arms and embrace its old
enemy. end out of the largeneSs of its
pipe of peace without gaining even
pleasant smile