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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

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Mrs. tas- r.. fsas1'fae3 - <ss'a NA'1e 80
Mrs Martha DavcapofF A INC Mis7<7
1 brown's
Mrs Louis Diehl has been quite siek -
1 past week.
! Pr Howard Iaylor has gone g bfiags'
port, Conn.
sirIienry Murray spent Sunday with friend'
~ Nlearurooks "a
Mr. John Hopkins has been % from NcN
FORK TOR lew 60
Miss Katie Strlder has returned from sisn
70 friends n boiiSar
Miss Salie Blew OF kearneysviile, has octn
visiting Miss Bessie taylor
VII " Ringer: AiddlsWay, was a
Usllil lust week on business
Mrs Logan Shut aud children spent the
MONDAYS ~ Ar 1'es'n MOORE
Miss faee NORRIS Sisi'e q, rsiafisss n Y ash
'sllgsth Wy us.s's1s '1v sol'uis
Mrs annie bfe~s' isa< ''ee'' urea enea villa
PIT ha;olasa, has I ~ n IL n o ~
Col FORREST " Brown visited Hagerstuwn
Saturday On professional business
Miss Bette BeekhaiD, Of DnffI clds, has been
visiting friends In town and vicinity.
Midditway last week visiting friends
Mr. j Ed Barns IL was home for the half
days IRON The University Of Virginia.
Mr. Theodore Brown returned Saturday
from d visit to friends III Baltimore
Mr TT Williams. Of Winchester. has been
on i yisiI to his sister, Mrs Mary Eddy.
~ sr.h S,s,.s,, has 49,, r;s;.;nv -
brother -ia-law, Cant ii. q. Geixsndancr.
Rev chas 4 Diehl If Crescent snr;ng Kv.
.s h .;s,;ny HI ,,,s,ffe 4, s,:s mae =
N;ss ss.s;. r.'.gnson q Wn.a+land snant
,h.. jnjl,svs win her inner IA Tsrsl,rcl
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ssseh = ny son''s ,aa'es :. snel' Asius'o'sh Z.
hr Fly esus,4, sisl'su lue
iat'''s = - lioiies -1ia''ss 'i'' =
Miss ST. lakcr OF Leeiown, who has
teen visiting - Nlehinoha' has returned nome
Miss Margaret Grin. Ct = ownsvillv. Md.
has beei' visiting her COUSIN, Mrs Il Lands,
Miss Kate Gnycr. OF Winchester, who has
been visiting Mrs Il L Bowler. has returned
home.
DIR Van Lear Perry. Of I'll atssvilse, Md. WIS
called here last week by thc illness OF bis
mother.
Col. b ID ellison left Yesterday to attend q
meeting OF the Insane Asylum Directors at
Mr. ana Mrs liehry ennlnga apa son. her
1eI w spons 'aauas WIZ -. ana sa's Vscaf
"a's1s'
Francisco, have been visiting the formers pa
rents y r.
Mr Eugene Watson. CT The Baltimore Dental
coll re. spent Christmas = It'll his father in
Aiidcle~ay
Mr!ioracs Vac, of Knoxyillc, Tenn, has been
visiting his sister. Mrs Johl Burns, at Flow
ing Springs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

AZ mems suits, dark co1ors, worth
from $3.50 to 500, size IS to AZ,
$3.50.
rs mems suits, dark colors, and
black and blue, worth from $500
to $50, size SO to "A, .95.
81 mems suits dark colors, and
black and blue, worth from So 90
to 49, so, size 80 to IA, 81 90.
AZ boys long pants suits with vests,
size. IS to 10 year old, SI.oS.
rs boys long pants suits and vests,
size IA to 10 year old, worth up
to $1,000, S5.75.
goo little boys suits ranging in price
up to 5000 at about half price.
rs blue and black kersey overcoats
for men, IS to AZ sizes, So 90.
II gray Raglan overcoats with cuffs
and slashed pockets, worth S. 90,
now d. 90.
Broken lots of fine overcoats, all ST
yes, from "a to a., worth up to
$1,000, at your own price
20 dozen heavy knee pants for boys
from sc pair to the best.
4S pairs mems fancy worsted pants,
worth 81 so, all sizes, now csc.
Small lots of very fine all wool pants
worth up to So 90 at very low
prices.
All qualities of corduroy pants at
reduced prices for men and boys.
IFS pairs mems $3.50 shoes, all 81
yes, plain and tip, SIfo.
Broken lots of ladies boys and
girls shoes, not space to mention,
prices less than cost.
$50 mems hats, all shapes, colors
and sizes, at lower prices than
you have ever heard.
Mems 81 90 stiff bosom shirts, good
patterns, perfect fitting, CSC.
Mems 90 and 75c stiff bosom shirts,
good patterns, all sizes, 42c.
Mems dress, driving and heavy
working gloves from zoe up so.
rs ladies jackets, this years style,
"a length, worth from $500 to
1000, will sell from S2.75 to S so.
s ladies extra long fine kersey coats
full satin lined, very fine, $500,
now $50.
Is ladies capes, fine plush and
cloth, manufacturers samples,
worth from $500 to IS 90, now
81 90 to 500.
A few very fine collarettes and boas
from SIPS UP to AIS, worth
$3.50 to 1000.
rs children's coats, worth from
5000 to 500, your choice for
$I.oo and 200, age a years to IS.
Is dozen boys and mems heavy
winter caps, all sizes, zoe.
IS ladies dress and walking skirts,
black and grey, extra good quail
ity, $I.75 up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

Messrs. Woody & Baker have just
completed an elegant brick crossing on
Washington street at Mildred. and brick
have been delivered for crossings at
Washington and West. Washington and
Water and George and Congress streets
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

The remains Of Mr.. r. Lee Johnson,
who died in the Philippines Nov. II. were
inferred in the family lot in the Harper
graveyard at Harpers Ferry on Thurs
day last Bishop Gravatt officiating.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage OF Rev. George Milford Hazel,
Of this county, to Miss Mollie Joyce,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Jno. I. Joyce,
of Baltimore; wedding to take place at
residence Of brides parents, on Tuesday,
January IA
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

Nut pickers and crackers.
c N. COLEMAN.
Klean Kwick metal polish.
c. N. COLEMAN.
Bayard and Fiobert rifles.
G. N. COLEMAN.
Daisy air rifles. B B short.
G. N. COLEMAN.
Horse blankets and lap robes.
e. N. COLEMAN.
Carpet sweepers and stretchers.
c. N. COLEMAN.
Rock cement mends everything.
c. N. COLEMAN.
Genuine stag-handle carving sets.
G. N. COLEMAN,
Pocket knives. SCISSORS and razors.
c. N. COLEMAN.
Gold paint, enamel paint. brushes. &s
c. N. COLEMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

Our overcoat department shows tie
very latest productions in overgarments.
Every style coat is embraced in our elab-
crate display. KAHN's. Sadler block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

The family Of Sergeant Mathena was
much stirred up At an early hour satuf-
day morning BY q youthful visitor acci-
dentaIly setting fire 81 window curtain
Fortunately tie flames were extinguislase
without great damage. bat it was close
cali for something much bigger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

Having just completed fifth successful year in bust
ness we feel like sharing with those you who have been
instrumental in success and have decided to offer
this month Bargains that competition would dare Offer
But would suggest you just early possible,
as some of these very small and may last
few days. Bring this advertisement with you and
that everything just advertised. Look the fol-
lowing list Of prices carefully and you will find articles
there that it will pay you TO buy for next winter Every
thing strictly for cash
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

M. Thos. e. Chamblin was home fo
Chfistinur
III. 1.hn " Kelley snent chr;efnas viii
his family here.
n III. Harry Houelt snenf chriStmas Win iii,
nar,',afs II tf,wn
.sfiss 7,,lv brown Ia. hoo, v;s;t;n. f,isna,
Il il sheuhe9x, s5own 3
sf- s,.s~.. 's1.s..-..
as ~ r. ,rsta e'''''s ~ = o' Z Z
80 sss,s 81.
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w e. ) ~ !, s''',''so Z : =. i.
hs; = s. hssa''s'; 8 alate''soafg' was u
7ae''ee Z" s 1 &, - ="
-a ~; r '.a'I' u uahaher came up ron
Nasn'ns iol 1nias''nas
Miss Dove fcagans, OF Nheatland, spent
the holidays il Alexandria.
Mr. Edgar Guinn, of ashington City, Wis
tied friends In Charles Towu.
Messrs. H. K and Chas. E. Amber came OF
from New York for Christmas.
Miss Lizzie Good has been visiting friends
near her Old home at Riverside
Mss Fannie Rotor,s. Of Summit Point. il
visiting Miss Katie BELLE No,afd
If. a. ". Riggs was here fro,n Winchester
several DAYS fluring the bo]is,axs
w. 90 .se.- fIT.-s.e.''.. go
Of fhe Misses D,,tt,rer n,ar town. : -
$3.50. rr... .<,s Y,
~ ~. .'.s,. &. U..; Viz y
80 !. =,
NJ. a.u ~ 3 oss11 T. = a.. 49,
n'us = si'eii ou hp''io y 'iiaa''"u,
NJ samuel tiowei spen1 y portion 81 tIe
i's' "s : VII nis s''''' ~ ? isAahe'ia
Mr and Mrs " Myers spent Christmas
week WIN reias'ves ~ sh'ptefassoWh'
Miss Ruth Shirley has gone to Atlantis, Ca,
to visit her cousin, Miss Carrie Bayitr'
Mr. aud Mrs Geo " Holt, Of Washington
Chy, spent CHRISTMAS Ut liarpefs Ferry
Sam1 Charlowe of Baltimore. spent Christ
mas with his sister, Mrs Mux Theodore
/ Mr.. Henry Shirley. after spvnding Xmas
at holnc has returned to Confluence, PA.
| Mr.. Charles Tutwiler came from Philadel-
| phia. Pa aud spent 81 veral days in town.
Mrs Cbas Seal and daughter. Edna. Of
Winchester. have been visiting sirs JC Holmes
Miss Katie Mcf;,r"x. NJ shenanaoah Juno
tiop. has been visiting friends in Gerarestown.
Mrs. DR.. Cax spcnt a few DAYS with relatives
in SHENANDOAH ma Rockinrham counties
w.
urea Lewis came from Ct. cage to spend
a portion OF lie loldays with bis parents
here.
Miss T,aura Hech.s went 70 Baltimore
THURSDAY. 10 s,,cud seve, al DAYS with her
Sit r.
| Miss Lizzie Ccckrell spent d few DAYS with
/ her sister. Miss Celia. ri Paramount Seboo :
| House
Mrs Mn,paret Nor, land has been whiting
her dnuvhfer Nrs (l,.rl.s / oclse III Clarke
comfy.
va. Esna varaba,ai ~ p.rrr =; Ia s,,e,,,
the HOLIDAYS with the family Of Mr.. B. X.
j I,oo,ev'
NJ II a Doo,ev came from stannton 70
..d f,,.s,s,o - viii, l,is ,,,n,b.r .,,d III
children.
| ur.aa W., re WASHINGTON snert Christ
,s 5ua ~ y r wash;,,srs,n r. r Wash;ng-
ron a' ts ~ = : :
u;ss ror;nno rarehevu, ~ R..rrvv;,le. has
,,,'s,, s;,;n'+ NJ q + iu,olsv ard Mrs
K ,,ssm 'sss,i's' -'A's' -
So. ,.,,,.,.
no,,;o,s u M hni;dars at his oid home IN
vG, a. =.
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HtCUICi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

Try the Monon Steam Laundry
First-class work guaranteed.
Orr Bros. Agents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease, powder.
Il cures Chibrains, Swollen, Sweating, Sore.
Aching, Damp feet. AT all druggists and
shoe sores, Bic 3-4.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07

Regular meeting Of Stonew;sll Jackson
Camp, u. S. c. ", next Thursday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-07
RUBBER GOODS.

Mems best quality felt boots worth s20o,
now l 90.
Mems best quality rubber boots worth 1925.
now 2.35.
Mems best quality rubber shoes 65 and 75c,
now 45c.
Ladies best quality rubber shoes sec. now
Soc.
Misses best quality rubber shoes 45c, now
33c
Most of these goods are made BY the Bos-
ton Rubber Company
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
VIEWS OF Mr.. COLQUITT.
Thinks Texas Jobbers Should Have a
Chance TO Compete.
WILL TRY TO BUILD UP INDUSTRIES
Ard Make Rates Which VIII Give More
Tonnage to the Roads Which Pay
Taxes In Texas.

Dallas, Texas. july c--Hon. o. B. Col.
quitt soon 70 be nominated by the Texas
democrats for railroad commissioner, is Mt
tending the State bar meeting He said
today; "As q railroad commissioner IT
SHAH be my effort TO make such rates as
VIII build up Texas industries This Will
Increase the tonnage OF the Texas roads.
which pay taxes for the support OF the
state government and are assisting. IL not
leading, In the development of Texas. al
though 1t may reduce the revenues of
outside roads. AS an example. the rate on
groceries from ST. Louis to Maria, Texas.
In carloads, Ia 81 cents per 100 pounds
while from San Antonio to Maria the rate
Is - cents Such cases as these snail De
taken up. OF course the commission can
not regulate water rates. because they are
governed by different Influences than the
railroad. but the commission can put Texas
jobbers In position TO compete with those
OF Kansas City, St. Louis and other out.
side cities. took this position all during
my campaign and was stubbornly fought
on the proposition. hut it is the only logical
solution Of the rate question. Texas Is en-.
titled 10 all Of her natural advantages in
order that her resources may be developed
fully.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
JURISDICTION DENIED.
Cotton Belt Suit Sent Back to the ST
Court

Cotton Belt Suit Sent Back to the State
Court.
Sherman, Texas, July Federal Judge
Bryant OF the Eastern district rendered his
decision In the case of City OF Tyler VS..
the Cotton Belt railway this afternoon. The
case was hotiy contested on both sides and
the best legal talent in the State was in
evidence. The case came up here on q
motion TO dissolve the Injunction granted
by the district court Of Tyler TO restrain
the company from moving its general Of:
to remand the case TO Tyler district and ar.
gued non-jurisdiction Of the Federal court
and the hearing was on this moion, The
decision OF the court was to the effect that
the Federal court is without jurisdiction
In the matter and, therefore, the case would
be remanded at the next term OF court.
This throws II back to the district court at
Tyler. Counsel for the railroad company
cay they will appeal the case TO the United
States circuit court at New Orleans.
Tyler, Texas, July "A telegram from
sherman announces that Judge BryaA IN
the case Of the citizens OF Tyler VS.. the
Cotton Belt Railway company, which has
been argued before him since Monday,
I held that the case was not removable and
that the Federal court had no. Jurisdiction
+ In the matter, This was the plalntn
{ contention and the people here are elated
The case involved the removal OF the gen
4 eral offices of the Cotton Belt system
4 from Tyler to Texarkana and win come
| up for hearing on Its merits some time this
| summer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
PROSPERITY IN MEXICO
THE FINANCIAL CONDITIONS WERE
NEVER SURPASSED.
Foreien Capital Is Pouring Into the Re-
public for All Sorts of
Industries.

Mexico City, July 1.-The government be-
gins It's new fiscal year today with finan-
cial conditions never surpassed in sound
ness during the whole history OF Mexico
as an independent nation. Both the GUS
toms and stamp duties are yielding salts
factorily and there is good prospect Of
a large surplus this year. The treasury
has n heavy cash surplus on hand and the
outlook for trade is Xcellent.
group of business men, Mexcans and
foreigners are about 10 start u company
with q capital of a quarter Of million
for manufacturing automobiles. During the
first five months Of the current year the
duties paid on automobiles exceeded $780,
900. The growth in the use Of these
vehicles is surprising and the demand Is
increasing. The new asphalt paving here
makes their use matter of ease
Statistics published by the government
show that the number of haciendas or great
agricultural estates In the country is s10l.
of which 3400 are agricultural and 1870
devoted to cattle raising. There are now
los cotton plantations, the larger part in
the State OF Coahuia. with Others in the
States of Vera Cruz and Guerrero, There
are 3s6 plantations devoted exclusively to
hcnequen or sisal grass.
Recently there has been much attention
given to turning spirits into brandy and
other liquors formerly imported, Corn
whisky Is distilled here and all varieties of
European liquors are manufactured.
Two steamship concessions for new com
panies 10 operate ON the Pacific coast are
now In force
Railway construction has not been so &C
tive for many years as now and great sums
OF foreign capital are being dlsbursed for
labor, which gives ease to the money mar
ket.
Great hopes are entertained for the new
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
Commission Order.

Austin, Texas, July Amending com
modify tariff No "a: In approval of joint
application. submitted under No 513 OF the
international and Great Northern Railroad
company. 1t IS ordered that commodity
tariff No. "a, issued by this commission 10
apply on lumber and articles taking lum-
Der rates. in carloads. transported By rail-
roads between points in Texas and er-
fectlye May "a, 1891, be amended by add
Ing thereto the following item;
Effective July !, 1902, rate on pine lum-
Der and articles taking same rate, IN
carloads, from mills located on the Gulf,
Colorado and Santa tie railway. Gnir,
Beaumont and Great Northern railway,
Houston East and West Texas railway.
Texas and New Orleans railroad, Trinity
Valley railway, Missouri, Kansas and
Texas Halfway Of Texas Texas. Sabine
Valley and Northwestern railway, Mar
snail Timpson and Sabine Pass railway,
Orange and Northwestern railroad. Texar-
kama and Fort Smith railway ana Texas
and Pacific railway to stations on the In
tcrnntional and Great Northern rairond
north OF Waco as follows: Leroy, Pene-
lope, Mertens and Italy, shall be 1874 cents
per 100 pounds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
The Water HyaoInth.
Beaumont Enterprise.

beaumont enterprise.
In the matter of growth Jonah's goura
was slow coach compared to the water
hyacinth and the Autrhlian rabbit is less
fecund. Tradition has 1t that seven or
eight years ago some Hower.loying women
In Lake harles and Orange Imported a
few germs OF the plant which Is harder
to kill than goat, and nursed them IKE
children In tubs of water on their lawns.
In a. short time they outgrew the TUBS
and the excess was heaYed into the near.
est bayou TO get rid Of II. Today il is
found where slack water prevails and the
only reason that II has not already ciocged
up the log booms at Beaumont is because
the river has too much current al inns
point. At the mouth of the Neehes these
lilies drift In from the lake and are carried
up the river as tide work. The min meu
at Orange and Lake Charles have spen,
thousands of dollars nghting the pest. AND
the depiorable part OF the matter is that
the women who we're good mothers OF tnt
hyacinth refuse TO have II in their yards
saying that IL Is too common,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
Passenger DepGrtm ent,
Fort Worth, Texas.

steel industry, which will utilize native
iron and coal
business and the Introduction of light
beers in competition with alcoholic liquors
of potency is regarded with favor.
Ambassador Aspiroz, who has arrived
here from Washington, speaks In terms of
cordial praise of the frlendliuess of the
American government and people for Mex
leo.
The ambassador will enjoy long rest
before returning to his post.
permanent exposition will open In
Guadalajara the middle of next month in
which American machinery, implements and
manufactures will he exhibited. 1t is ex-
pected that the exposition will lead TO
closer relations between Guadalajnra and
American business centers.
new racing track will he built the
coming autumn on the hacienda De La
Condesca near this city. The grand stand
Will be of American steel and the pro
Jectors, men of wealth and standing here
intend TO make the future Of racing In this
country brilliant one.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
A ponuIar Excursion.

The most popular excursion of the season
IS being planned by the Southern Pacific to
run from Galveston, Houston and Beaumont
to New Orleans the latter part of the pres
ent month. The fare will be so low that
every one can crafty the common desire
10 visit the Louisiana metropolis. And
nearly every one l meet wants to visit New
Orleans" said railway Official yesterday.
The fare will be about oue-fourth of the
round trip rate; over 200 miles of travel at
three-fourths of cent per mile, amount to
IS. so The tickets will be good TO return
until lJuly 81. giving the visitors four days
In New Orleans. Two SECTIONS of each train
surCd,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
Notes and Personals.

Trainmaster W. L, Bisbee left yesterday
on a tour of inspection.
The Globe-Dt mocrat of Tuesday does not
contain new Mexican road built by Its
Austin correspondent. The omission was
noticeable.
MIR. j. p. Knight, travelling passenger
agent of the Southern Pacific, is In the city.
Mr.. w. F. Mcclure. general freight and
passenger agent of the Galveston, Houston
and Henderson, Is In town.
Every Wednesday and Saturday during
July and August the Southern Pacific will
sell low rate excursion tickets to summer
resorts in the. Southeast; that Is east OF
river for enc fare, plus 81 for the round
trip.
An official In the Southern Pacific pas
senger department who has Just retu ned
from New Orleans said that the people OF
the Crescent City are thoroughly aroused
by the defeat of the anti-scalping bill II
the Louisiana legislature and anoiher anc
more determined effort VIII be made 10 sc
cure the desired legislation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
Union Pacific Maohinists' Strike.

Omaha. Neb., June 30.The machinists
of the Union Pacific railway, in accordance
with their decision on Saturday. struck to-
day In all the large and many OF the small
shops If the system No figures have been
received detailing the number Of men VINO
went ont at each shop but With few ex-
ceptions the wnlkOut seems TO be general.
President Burt had little to say this morn
ever. that his comps ny was not antagoniz-
ing the labor unions and that the manage
ment of the road had decided on tixed
policy of using the piecework system in all
Its shops He said the system had been in
use about ten days In several of the shops
and had proved satisfactory thus far. He
expressed belief that the men would all
return to work In short time and that the
whole matter would soon be settled.
There will be about 1900 men affected by
the strike. This includes holders and boiler
mGBtrs who have already struck
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
MEXICAN JUNE CORN.

Southern Pacific Finds Some Available
for Seed Purposes.
Texas farmers whose corn crops have
been destroyed by the drouth are now pre-
pairing to replace IT with late crop and
the railroads. especially the Southern Pa
cihc, have been IN correspondence with
their agents In Mexico to ascertain the
quantity available and the price Of Mexi-
can June corn. The passenger department
Of the Southern Pacific and the freight de-
partment Of the Houston and Texas Cen
trial have been informed that Messrs Bat
siger & schulter of Durango, Mexico, are
prepared to sell large quantity OF the
seed corn In carload lots, delivered at Eagle
Pnss, at n rate Of s1.51, American money,
for 100 pounds The faemers have been
earnestly inquiring for Mexican June corn
and Will doubtless exhaust the stock now
IN sight within a short time. They are
confident Of raising an excellent late crop.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-03
Not Much of a Job.

at see that the press dispatches state
that the Texas and Mexican is about to un-
dertnke the gigantic task of broadening the
gauge Of its road said a Cotton Belt oft
cial yesterday THAT isn't such gigantic
undertaking. When the Cotton Belt adopt
cd the broadgauge some ten years ago 1t
required only few days 10 accomplish the
work. OF course, it requires much prep
Rratlon. The materials, the rails and the
tics and the spikes and tools must be dis
tributed all along the route and the gangs
must begin the work in unison. They can
do the work as fast almost as one can
walk ="