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Senator Carn,ac,t.

AWashington correspondent, writing
Ex-senator Carmack, Of Tennessee, says;
That the state Of Tennessee, and the
entire south, for that matter, has O
right to be proud Of Senator Edward
W. Carmack is merely the statemen,
Of fact. He is destined to become
one Of the influential men here, in the
opinion of those competent to Judge,
because of his ability, his devotion ia
principle and his indomitable courage
in standing up for the traditions and
ideals Of his own section. He enjoys
the unlimited respect OF his senatorial
associates, who see in him the elements
Of leadership and craftsmanship Of The
highest order.
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due submission to the will of our Father.
Resolved, That we record our sense
OF the love to the society OF one who
was true and noble advocate of its
principles and a consecrated and un-
selfish helper in all Of its plans. Her
companionship was that of gentle,
loving and generous-hearted friend
and in her life werecognize many no.
BILE traits Of character worthy of our
emulation, faithful and consistent
church member, true aud trustworthy
friend at all times, she formed and ex-
ercised charity and a generosity
which was worthy of our highest re-
spect and esteem. Her virtues were
indeed many and her faults were few.
"For those who stumble, those who fall,
Her heart with gentlest truth Yves stirred
She had kindly smile for all
A cheering word
With fate she never waged strife,
1t must be right since God knows best
And so she lived her useful life
Blessing and blest."
And as we look back on her life we
thank God it was firm to teach us much
about His ways and lead to heaven.
Resolved, That copy of these reso'
lutions be spread upon the minutes Of
the society and copy also be furnish
ed to the city papers for publication.
| Mrs. j. r. HEBNDoN,
MRS. FLOYD JONES.
Mrs. ANNIE MoNEEsE,
Committee.
Johnson City. Tenn.
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CHARLES p. woFFoRD
Succeeds c. A. Craig as Deputy Insurance
Commissioner.


Commissioner.
NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. 30.-An an
nouncement was made at the capital to-
day that win particularly interest in
surance circles throughout the state.
O. A. Craig has resigned as deputy in
surance GONNA issioner, and State Treas
urer Folk has named Chas. P. Wofford,
of Memphis, to succeed Mr.. Craig.
Mr.. Folk accepted Mr.. Craig's resigna-
tion with sincere regret. The deputy
commissioner has been particularly Of
ficient and has discharged the duties
of his Office to the satisfaction of all
concerned. He rstires from public of
fee to take the management OF the Ma
tional Health and Accident association
of Nashville, one OF the states most
important industrial institutions.
C.P. Wofford, the new deputy, is the
well-known fire insurance man Of Mem
phis. He is we'll known over the state
as in addition to his local agency inter
ests al Memphis, he has represented q
number of well-known companies az
special. He recently disposed Of his
interest in the Memphis agency and
has resigned his other contracts. In
addition to exceptional Memphis back
ing Mr.. Wofford was strongly urged
for the place by the retiring deputy
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Non : Resident Notice.
In the Chancery Court at johnson
City, Tennessee.
Mrs. Emma H. worley
Nathaniel T. Morley, Jr., ct at.

Nathaniel T. Morley, Jr., ct at.
In this cause it appearing from the
allegations Of compliments bill, which
is sworn to, that the defendants, Ma
thaniel Morley, Jr., and Sarah A. Wor-
ley, are residents OF Washington, d. O.,
it is therefore ordered by me that pub
LEGATION be made for four a. consecutive
weeks for said nonresident, in The
COMET, a newspaper published in John
son City, Washington county, Tennes-
see, notifying said parties to appear be-
fore our said cEancery court at the clerk
and masters Office in johnson City,
Tennessee, on or before the first
MONDAY IN FEBRUARY, 1902,
and answ or or make defence to said bill
as required by law, or, the allegations
thereof will be taken as confessed and
the cause set for hearing ex parte as to
them. . Given under my hand this the
30th day of December, 1901.
e. A. SHIPLEY, g. & M.
By s. e. MILLER, d. O. & M.
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A Tribute.

Miss Sophia Sparks departed this
life on the morning of November 4,
1901, at the home of her brother, Mr..
VIM. A. Sparks, in johnson City, Tenn.
She was born in Abingdon, Va, March
| Q, 1923. She was q member OF "a large
family of children, all Of whom, with
the exception Of the mentioned
brother, had preceded her to the spirit
world. For about sixty years she was
a communicating member of the Pres
byterian church, and for most of that
time active in the work of the church
In. 1S41 she went to Pennsylvania,
where she made her home with her
brother Samuel, who was for many
years pastor of one Of the Presbyterian
churches Of Pittsburg, and had charge
Of his household during the long sick
ness of an invalid wife. After the
death OF this sister-in law, in 1866, she
came back to the south, and made her
home in Jonesboro, Tenn, where she
lived until about nine years ago, when
she came to spend the remainder Of her
days with her brother William.
She was closely identified with the
work of the First Presbyterian church
in Jonesboro, and was for many years
actively engaged in the Ladies' Aid So
ciety and the Ladies Missionary Socie-
ty of the First Presbyterian church OF
this city, being the treasurer of the for
mer, until through the feebleness OF
age she was compelled to lay aside &C
tive church work.
| The above sketch presents but brief
outline of life Of long continued use
fulness, and of fervent piety. She was
o woman of great faith, student OF
the word Of God, and a lover of all
tgood literature. She was zealously in
terested in all the progress Of the king
dom of God, in the word, and an earn
est advocate and helper in all missona-
ry activity. OF her we believe it can
be truthfully said, as was spoken Of
Mary in the Gospels by our Lord him.
self, she hath done what she could. "
Let us initiate her example.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church therefore takes
the following action:
| Whereas it has pleased Almighty God
our Heavenly Father to send the angel
of death into our midst and take from
us to his better home our beloved sister
and friend, Miss. Sophia Sparks; there.
fore, be it
| Resolved, That we hereby express
our grief for the loss of one so dear tc
us, we will hold in sacred remembrance,
the life and faith of our friend, anC
trust in the fulfillment of Gods promi
ses to those who love him, apd bow il
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Rev. Frank Willis Barnett

The Birmingham, Ala, News of Dec.
Sd, said: Mr.. Barnett comes to Bir-
mingham on January first, on which
date the first issue of the Southern
Baptist, sixteen page weekly newspa.
pei. devoted to the interests of the Bap.
fist denomination in Alabama and APP
pealing tochristian sentiment through
out the south, will make its first APP
pearance. Mr.. Barnett will be editor
in-chief and owner of the paper and
will have an able staff of associates con-
nected with him. He has secured Off
ces in the Mayberry building, opposite
the courthouse, and proposes to make
this the headquarters Of Baptist minis
tiers when they come to Birmingham.
The Southern Baptist will be modern
in every feature pertaining to demon
national newspaper and broad in it's
application to christian practices in
general.
Mr.. Barnett was born in Alabama
thirty-six years ago and received uni
versity training in this country, after
which he spent four years abroad, stud
ying in the College of France and al
the Universities of Berlin and Vienna.
He practiced law five years upon his
return to this country, making his mai
den speech in this city in the celebrat.
cd Dick Hawes's murder case. Fol
three years he was u member of the Law
firm of Smithson & Barnett, the senior
member Of the firm being Col. Noble
Smithson. He was also on the board
of directors Of local banks and widely
popular in social circles. He was .
member both Of the Southern and thu
| Atlantic Clubs.
| Mr.. Barnett removed to New York il
1892 and was made head of o depart
ment in the well-known Wall Stree
Law firm Of Frederic de Peyster Foster
where he remained for one year. H
then returned south and practiced lav
in Atlanta with his cousin, Samuel Bar
nett. Mr.. Barnett was prominent fig
ure in Atlanta society for several year
while practicing law there. when sud
ly, to the surprise Of his friends, b
obeyed long-felt impulse and gave u
society and the world and was ordain
ed by the First Baptist Church a min
lister Of the gospel. He left immediate
ly for the Southern Baptist Theologics
Seminary at Louisville to take specis
course in Baptist doctrines and prac
tice. Since that time he has been
prominent figure in the Southern Bar
fist Church. He served the passionate
at Johnson City and other points i
Tennessee and finally was stationed 9
Washington, Ga, whence he comes I
Birmingham.
During the centennial at Nashvill
l he preached series Of sermons on Sc
GEOLOGY Of the First Church in that cit
and,was widely copied in the press {
: Tennessee and elsewhere. Mr.. Barne
had been and still is q patient invest
gator along sociological lines and b
lieyes that the religion Of Jesus of Ma
= areth will solve oil social problems. M
Barnett brings to his new work all b
conservation, courage and common
: sense and will no doubt do muC
! through his life and paper toward ii
!. spirital uplifting of Birmingham ar
y the state. He and his charming wi
make this city their permanent home
Arrangements for the publication
: the Southern Baptist have been cor
pleted and the first issue will appe
promptly on January first.
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Mr.. Sencer Eddy, the United States
charge d'affaires at Constantinople, at
tended samalik last week, says the
Associated Press. Mr.. Eddy ought to
be ashamed Of himself; no telling what
effect his example may have on those
two impressionable youngsters Of the
Tennessee press, Jack Reaves and Cy
Lyle, Chattanooga Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

Charlie Toncray says Elizabethton is
to have an electric steel plant that will
make in 30 minutes what has hereto
fore taken SO hours. Why not give il
ten minutes more, Charlie, and let il
come out suspension bridges SO the
Watauga river can be bridged perman.
emily?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

The republicans will hold q congress
sional primary in the first district on
Feb. 9Th provided anybody wants to
go up against W. P. Brownlow. Ifnot
he will be declared the nominee ex-
nArta-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

Mrs. Roosevelt may do all she can to
change the custom but evening dress
among the fair sex is not style but
simply question of nature.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

Since the street lights have been
turned of at Greeneville what will
those fellows do who have to whistle in
the dark to keep up their courage?
There is nothing there to wet ones
whistle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

In the speaking contest in Harvard
school house between Mississippi mig.
ger and lot of white Yankee that is
soon to be pulled off our two dollars
and six bits goes on the niger every
time. -Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

With water and liquor both 'off"
Greeneville editors and others are cup
against" the thirst that kills, according
to Jack Reaves.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

Sentiment fills the heart, business
fills the pursel How would Johnson
City meet its maturing obligations with
o purse full of sentiment?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

johnson City will give old Liberty
Bell a royal reception next Tuesday
morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

What's the use of the Secretary of
State going to Greeneville? There's
nothing there to drink.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

1t was the same old thing. Bob
Taylor, crowded house, delighted au-
dience,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

Jack Reaves has mailed his congrat
ulations to the people of Greeneville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02
Stop the
Blight

It is asad thing to see fine
fruit trees spoiled by the blight.
You can always tell them from
the rest. They never do we'll
afterwards but stay small and
sickly.
1t is worse to see a blight
strike children. Good health
is the natural right Of children.
But some Of them don't get
their rights. While the rest
grow big and strong one stays
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion can stop
that blight. There is no
reason why such a child should
stay small. SCOTS Emulsion
is a medicine with lots of
strength in 1.-THE kind Of
strength that makes things
grow.
! SCOTS Emulsion makes
children grow, makes them eat,
makes them sleep, makes them
play. Give the weak child a
chance. SCOTS Emulsion will
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

make it catch up
with the rest.
This picture represents
the Trade Marx of SCOTS
] Emulsion and is on the
wrapper of every bottle.
] Send for free sample.
I SCOTT & BOVINE.
\ 400 Pearl ST., New York.
soc and 81. all druggists.
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dience.
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tons" for a quarter of century;

Deliberations or discussions among
military men conveying praise or CEN
sure, or any mark of appreciation to-
wards others in the military service are
Drohihitad -
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-01-02

morning,
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-13

Cad Jones. manager Of the Union Iron
works Of Selma. Ala, visited friends
here Saturday last.
James K. I.adnicr visited Guliport
Sunday.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-13

FRUITS Of all kinds =, :. Bottoms.
Largest stock IN town always on hand.
Bananas cheaper than elsewhere Call
and be convinced. c. Rottone.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-13

Queen Quality Shoes only at cox's.
]. M. Pelham spent the first of the
week III New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Farnsworth spent
Thursday in New Orleans.
Major +. M. Weed of Ocean Springs
spent Tuesday here.
A pretty assortment of Holiday Goods
at the DeJean & Mitchell Co.
Miss Gorlie Golf of Wade, Miss, will
spend the winter with Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Reinecke and attend school.
Always something new at Cox's.
We are in receipt of a pretty christ,
mas calendar from Mr.. l.. f. Cox
that represents FIVE sweet little girls in
bed and old Santa Claus peeping over
Xmas presents for young
ard old at w. NJ. Cantv's.
Walter Gautier spent Sunday here.
Eugene Gautier and family were visit
ors here on Saturday last.
The ball given at the Odd Fellows
Hall Wednesday night of last week
netted the Scranton Fire Co. Brass Band
about S17 90. The inclemency of the
weather had much TO do in dampening
the ardor of the young people; but max
ing allowances for that, the boys did
remarkably we'll.
beautiful line of Moquet, Smyrna
and Jute Rugs just received. They
will tone up the house and are appro-
pirate for an Xmas gift.
Vim. A. Murphy.
Being up to my eyes in work, l had
to secure the services of an experienced
workman to help me out. All orders
sent i'll will receive prompt attention.
Ny stock of Jewelry, Watches and Sill
verware is complete and the prices as
low as that of any city. r. Kirkwood.
Uran, scientific optician, is here To-
Gated at the Delmas House on the river
and will remain for about week. The
doctor was here about 7 years ago and is
known to some of our people. All cases
of eye trouble treated scientifically.
Your opportunity to have your eyes
treated Is now. II saves the trouble and
expense of going to city.
Now you know you must have a
Christmas Suit, hat, Shoes, etc. We
want TO say plainly that we can give
you bargain in ANYTHING in these
lines. Ycu want to save money and we
want to sell the goods. Come now and
let US make trade.
The DnJEAN & MITCHELL. Co.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-13

Let us suggest a Library Hanging
Lamp for your mother, father or sisters
present; it will long be remembered.
The prices are the lowest ever heard of
at VIM A. Murphy's.
When you look into thing always
look the right way. When you want
your house painted or papered get the
right man-that's Albert Delcomyn,
Phone I6I.
DIR. J. A. Tabor, McVea Young and
p. II. Laurendine attended meeting
of the Masonic lodge in Ocean Springs
Tuesday night.
Dolls, Mechanical Toys,
Ping Pong and other games
at w. M. Canty's.
TIE front of the DeJean & Mitchell
store is being painted in red, striped
with silver. II has an artistic appear
auce. Mr.. Albert Eelcomyn has the
contract.
All the groceries necessary to make
up Christmas dinner are al the DeJean
& Mitchell Co. You know that it is
time to make your fruit cake. All the
ingredients you need can be gotten at
the DeJean & Mitchell Co.
Mrs. r. NJ, Allen left yesterday for
Swariwout to spend a couple OF days
with Mr.. J. Marthala and family.
Have you seen the Chair Wm. A.
Murphy is selling for so centsl 1t is
sold by others for rs cents.
Charles Elmer, infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Allie Ladnier died on Monday.
l Nothing is nicer for an Xma5 gift
than a Bed Room Suit or Bed Lounge
Tile cheapest place TO get them IS al
Wm. A. Mnrphy's.
Fancy calenders, Christmas
cards, fancy box paper, fan
cy ink wells, etc. at Canty's 5.
Sheriff Minor has appointed Z. l..
Lindingsr chief deputy and jailer. The
selection is wise one.
Foot Balls, Air Rifles.
Toy Pistols, Wagons, Wheel
Barrows, Shoofly Rocking
Horses at w. NJ. Canty S.
| The. ball aud public installation to be
given Wednesday, Iai1.- 7, 1903, by the
Scranton Camp No. So w. o. W. and
Morgan Grove No. 80, promises to be a
very enjoyable affair.
Fruit Cakes, Nuts, Can
dies, Mince Meats, Jellies,
Cranberries, Picklesand good
things of all kinds at w. NJ.
Canty's.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-13
City News

i. White ana KoDert Keinecke VISITED
New Orleans on business Saturday last.
Attorneys H B. Everitt, c. F. Chidsev
and I. I. Ford attended court in Wayne
county this week.
We regret to learn OF the illness of
Mrs. c. o. Smith.
Mayor Irving Delinas was a visitor
to Mobile Monday.
When cox's shoes go on trouble goes
off. Cox, your shoeman.
Mrs. Wyman of Pascagoula left Sun
day evening to visit relatives i'll New
Orleans.
Miss Aline Gautier, accompanied by
Miss Nellie Tyler OF Bay St. Louis,
spen. Saturday and Sunday here with
friends and relatives.
Fireworks of all kinds in abundance
al the Palace Pharmacy.
On Thusrday of last week a boy was
born to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Pol.
JOS. Blanchard visited New Orleans
on business Tuesday.
See and price Fireworks at Miller g.
Cos.
c. Jacobson spent Tuesday in New
Orleans.
J. A. Sisk. an experienced watch
mixer and jeweler, is employed by
Kirkwood & Co. for the holidays.
Select something substantial for an
Xmas present. Lamps, Willow Rockers
and Rugs are all suitable. The best as
sortment at the furniture store of VIM.
A. Murphy's-
Mrs. NJ. l.. Pol left SUNDAY evening
to visit her daughter, Mrs. g. w. Gray
son in Biloxi.
Peter Jones and family returned
Tuesday from Bell Isle, La, and occu-
pying one of the Parker cottages on Pine
street.
Mrs. J. w. Deanhas returned from
visit to Rev. and Mrs. Galloway in
Ocean SPRINGS.
Mr.. and Mrs Buhler are occupying
the Alley cottage near Canty street.
G. A. Swan and Vim. Harper of Biloxi
were business visitors to Moss Point on
Monday.
II. B. Walcott of Biloxi visited the
family of c. L. Krebs on Monday.
Miss Allie Black spent Tuesday in
New Orleans.
Mince Meat. Cranberries, Jellies, Cali
fornia Evaporated Fruits, Nuts, Fruit
Cakes, Nice Candies, and in fact any
thing and everything at the DeJean and
Mitchell Co.
Charles Boster went to New Orleans
Sunday last 10 remain a week. We
were sorry to learn of his indisposition
and hope he will recover his usual good
health shortly.
See w. M. Canty's stock
of Suits and Overcoats before
buying. He has the largest
and best stock in town.
Fifteen to Twenty Thousand Dollars
TO loan in sums from $500 to $4,000 on
satisfactory security.
A. L. MOORE,
Scranton, Miss.
After several days visit 10 Mrs. A. T..
krehs and family, Mrs. Cora Tracey
returned to her home in Mobile, Thurs
Fancy glassware, crockery-
ware, vases, clocks, mirrors,
terra Gotta busts, fancy
lamps, pictures, etc. at w.
M. Canty's.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-13
Holiday Greeting:

this Holiday
now h play al our store kre a mos ~
show SIC II h hd dwonddo docrt to angerhy
pr 70 ONT t tup eve o on
almost deeptMngin nth d1owng
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-13

Hurrah for Christmas.
Fireworks to burn At II. NJ.
Canty 5.
FRUITS Of all kinds =, :. Bottoms.
Iarges, s,aek IN town always on hand
Bananas cheaper than elsewhere Call
and be convinced. c. Rotloue
TuR cnRoSIcrK this week IS we'll
nigh given over to the merchants
Read carefully everything thty SAY aud
pstronise those who solicit keur trade.
See Nelson's large display al in this
issue. Al goods going at cost Also
remember thai eur FIRE aud up - date
stock Of feVs Of every description Is
going al absolute cost. De not buy be.
fore coming around, We can save you
lots OF money
(. NELSON. Pascagoala st,
Cad Jones. manager Of the Union Iron
works of Selma. Ala, visited friends
here Saturday last.
James r. Ladnier visited Guliport
Sunday.
lhtuA VNcf ms
What would be a more appropriate or
appreciated Nmas gift for your wife,
mother OF daughter than enc Of those
beautiful hats at Mrs K Addickss
Her stock comprises full line of Pat.
tern. Dress aud ready-to-wear Hats in
all the latest STYLES aud trimmings
Call early AMI get JUS, what yoa want.
as its the one line of Millinery that's
absolutely right III quality, style and
price.
MRS. (. ADDlCKS.
at c. Nelson's Emporium.
An Iron Bed will he appreciated for
an Nmas present. The latest patterns
in all eoiofs at Wm. \. Murphy's.
r. Kirkwood spent Thursday evening
in Biloxi.
Are your horses troubled with swollen
hoois harness OF sad lie gall2 Get
Trests Ointment al the Delean X Mitch
ell Co. and they will tell YOU wha, il,
did for them.
Mrs. +. Evans OF St Louis. who has
besn the guest OF DR. ]. I. Evans and
family left Monday for her home, via
Frlaf's Point where she will spend a
tcW uaNs WIFI feialiNcs,
See our East Window for cut prices
on all Wool Dress Flannel aud Fancy
artic es. The DeIean * Mitchell Co.
Mrs. ciaud Watson, Misses Maggie
aud Nita ffiar aud J.. Friar of Pascagou-
Ia attended the funeral of their grand
mother, Mrs. Is l'riar in Ocean Springs
on Monday last.
II YOU want a fine Turkey for your
Xmas dinner, Miller & CO. have them
dressed and on foot.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-13
..,.vilIe and Nashville Schedule,
GOING EAST
IN effeci Monday Nov. }. 100.


sf-aves New Orleans Al $40 p. m
.ss3xrs At Scranton At ti.S3 p m. Arrives
q Mobile ., is.so a. m
"a 4-Leaves New Orleans at e'so a, m.
rssyrs al Scranton at 1878 p. m. Arrives
- Mobile Al III p m
s-TeaxcS New Orleans al 20 a. m.
.sNrs,es at Scranton at 1875 a. m. Arrives
st Mobile al II 80 a m
Ma @-Leaves New Orleans At f:so p, m.
.s3xrs AT Scranton at Ii;pi y. m Arrives
Il Mobile at is;io a m.
GOING WEST.
No LEAVES Mobile 4;ig p m. Arrives
=, Scranton SD p. m. NewOrieans SIS p m
xo a-IeaveS Mobile 3:O5 a m. Arrives at
scranton 400 a. m. New Orleans rs a m
~ s-Leaves Mobile at Is p. m. Arrives
~ Srrantnn 2.44 p. m. New Orleans Go y. m
xo 97-Leaves Mobile at SOC q. m. Arrives
:, Scranton at $50 a. NJ. Arrives at New
orleans at ll:51 a. m.
JOHN II. SANTA CRUZ. Agent