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The Washington times., 1904-10-19
STEERS RUNAWAY
INTO BIG TRUCK
Driver Risks His Life TO Prevent Acct
dennt to Pedestrians in His
Path.

At the hazard Of his own lie In an
effort TO protect others John Moran.
stove dealer al Z1z6 Pennsylvania Ave-
nue., steered his runaway horse into
an Adams Express wagon on D street
near Tenth this afternoon and was
thrown violently TO the ground.
Mr. Moran's horse ran away on d
Street near Tenth AT fun speed IL
dashed toward Ninth Street where there
was the usual parade OF shoppers and
with street cars passing every TWO or
three minutes. Realizing that he might
run over some one or be hit by a care
Ar. Moran determined To stop his horse
at all risk. Ia front of the Adams Ex-
press Office was a heavy wagon recsiv-
ing packages. He used that wagon as
bumper,
The horse was guided straight into the
wagon and fell as If shot. Ar. Moran
went out over the front of the buggy,
struck his head and was daZed for
moment.
He was helped 10 his feet Beyond
shock il was found he had suffered TO
injury except a bad cut over the eye.
His wound was dressed in a nearby
store and he went TO mis- home.
The horse was badly Jared but did not
seem TO be permanently injured.
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RELATIONS WERE SOMEWHAT STRAINED.

for both the present and future welfare
of the people of Panama Is shown
cI cate distTust of the American Govern
ment- This would seriously interfere
with the success OF our great project in
Panama may easily 81 a real sympathy
that country.
1T Is of the utmost Importance that
those who are ultimately responsible Tor
the policy pursued should nave al nrsL
hand as trustworthy Ilforma tiou as can
Ice oDIa 5aed in respect 10 the conditions
existing in Panama. ana the attitude ana
real interest of the people Of that state.
oE state and yourself. ] have concluded
that il will De o. great advantage If you
can Visir the lEthmuE- or Panama III per-
son and hold q conference with the FFes-
idenJ and other governmental authorl-
ties OF the Republic or Panama. oQ
are authorized III doing this 70 take
with you such persons as you desire.
familiar with the conditions in the 18TH
mus, who may aid you with their coun-
sell
Early Departure Urged.
'aThe earlier you are able TO make this
visit the better.
sThe Secretary OF state viii instruct
the United States minister at Panama
10 render YOU every assistance in his
power, and the governor Of the canal
strip, General Davis, VIII or course do
the same thing.
You win advise The President Of the
republic what the policy OF this Gov
eminent Is 70 be, and assure him that
il is not the purpose Of the United States
10 take advantage or the rights con-
ferred upon it by the treaty to inter
the state of Panama, or OF the cities
Of Colon and Panama
You viii make due report OF the re-
suit OF your visit on your return
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WEATHER REPORT.

The tropical disturbance remains CEN
tral aver southern Florida, with little
change in intensity. A disturbance Of
considerable energy is central in western
Iowa, and an area Of high pressure OF
great magnitude covers the plateau and
Rocky Mountain regions, having ad-
Vanced sOuLheastWaFd TO eastern Texas
during the last tweuty-four hours.
Rain continues in Florida, and there
have been showers in Texas, Iowa, Kan
Sas. and Nebraska
L is much colder I'm the Southwest. and
over the eastern slope Of the Rocky
Mountains, Rain Is indicated for to-
night and Thursday IN the lower Missis-
Eippi Valley. Tennessee, Florida and for
Thursday IN the upper Ohio Valley and
the lower lake region
II will be colder tonight and Thursday
IN the lower Mississippi Valley and
Tennessee. and colder Thursday ia the
lower Ohio Valley.
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Both Armies Exhausted:
Await Re-enfOrcementS

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct l9-The situ-
alton at the front has resolved itself
into this;
Both armies are so exhausted physi-
cauy and so lack supplies or all kinds
that the issue OF the great battle, which
IS now smoIdering and likely 10 burst
into flame AT any moment depends
upon which army can bring up re-eu-
f0rcemenus and stores quickly enough TO
enable it 10 take the offensive enec-
lively.
General EuropatIzin, addressing his
soldiers yesterday. said he was aware
they were hungry and tired but urged
them in the name OF the Emperor and
the fatherIaud to continue fighting.
Heavy rains have acted disastrGusly,
preventing the Russians from bringing
up supplies.
General sakharoHs s official telegram
this evening ends with the words. Il
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ATTACKS ON THREE ARMIES
REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSS

TOKYO. oct. 1s-Marquis Oyama, In
a telegram dated Monday night says;
Part OF our right army lhuroki. SD
having crossed from Shan-ping-tai-
was holding Tai-Ku-ku this morning
uheu "a regiment OF the enemy iufau-
try. advancing 10 the attack. was driven
back iu confusion and retraated north.
.'The euemy's troops are stiu at 1yaUu-
shan.
'.The condition of the right and CEN
ter C%Odzu'sJ armies is unchanged.
'.The enemy facing the left army
(Oku -, today remained iu yesterday S
position.
Light elEagemeuLs took place on the
front of each column until the evening.
t-IheEe are increasing forces opposite
ghe center and LEFT armies.
-Our losses today Will probably total
IJJJ'
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El-NAVAL OFFICER
SUCCEEDS RODIE
Ira Harris Transferred
From immigration Work
GRADUATE OF ANNAPOLIS
New Supervisor of Steamships at New
York Commanded a Vessel in
Spanish-American War.

President Roosevelt today appointed
Ira Harris as supervising inspector of
steamships at the port Of New York, 10
succeed Inspector Rode removed as the
result of the SloCum commission report.
Harris has been engaged In the immi-
grafton service at Manitoba for several
years. He IS a graduate Of Annapolis.
and reached the grade OF lieutenant
commander at the time Of his retire
meuL 70 engage ln private business
In the Spauish-American war he was
given Il commission TO command the re-
pair ship Vulcan ana Rear Admiral
Evans commended his work highly.
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RUMOR OF SHIPWRECK
PRONOUNCED A CANARD

LONDON. Oct. l9-The rumor from
Vienna that a Cunard liner with 2.2oo
emigrants on board has sunk on the
coast OF Spain in storm is given no
credence here. The CunaTd Line officials
have no news OF any disaster 10 any OF
their vessels, and the report is charaC-
teriZed as a Cauard
A story 20 the effect Lha, q large liner
with over Z.lOJ emigrauts on board had
been lost was current week ago, but
received no CreteuCe at the time. as no
details were then available and none
have since been obtained
Iu Is thought this latest rumor is ths
same uufounded one current last week.
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have noticed the enemy making a for
midable concentration at a position in
front OF our center"
This is a serious matter, as 1t viii
force General Kur0patIdn 70 draw away
troops from other points, where they are
much needed.
That the losses have been enormous is
clearly shown Dy the fact that three
days ago $500 wounded Russian sol
diers passed along the direct road be-
tween Mukden and Telling. There is
also q second road, along which other
wounded soldiers are probably making
their way
owing 10 the refusal Of the Grand
Duke Nicholas NicOlaievich to take the
TespOusIbIlty of the command OF the
entire army. offered MIN, General Kau-
lars has been appointed TO command the
ursL army, leaving General KurOpatllin
as CUmmauder-in-ChleI
News from Port Arthur give no hope
that the place viii hold out much longer.
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Marshal Oyama In an earlier dispatch
reports
con Monday night the enemy twice
made fierce assaults against the front
and right column Of our left army and
some smaller assaults in the direction
or Our central and right armies. We
repulsed them als iudicting heavy loss
es."
The casualties sustained by Colonel
Aamada's command on Sunday. when
II was enveloped by the Russians, num-
bered 1900. Besides making the coun-
Ter attack on Colonel Yamada the Rus
SLAMS on the following day made several
---@cAs on tAe Japanese central army
were repulsed. The authorities declare
mat the disaster 20 Colonel Yamada's s.
l1lnmand Is comparatively Lrihiug and
that 10 does not affect the Situation.
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LADY CURZON'S CONDITION
SOME BETTER TODAY

LONDON, Oct 19.-The bulletin this
morning on the condition OF Lady Cur
ZOn stated that the patient passed q
good night and was slowly progressing
toward recovery.
The physicians also announced that in
future only one bulletin would be issued
daily, and that would be ia the evening
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Cabinet Officer, for First Time in History,
Viii Co on a Mission to For
eign Nation.
OBALDIA AND CROMWELL
ASKED TO MAKE THE TRIP
Letter of President Acknowledges Feeling
Against United States in New Republic
and Directs Taft to Adjust Trouble.

President Roosevelt today instructed Secretary Of War Taft to
personal visit the hmus Of Panama and there to confer with
President other officials of the Panama republic regarding queS
arising of the possession by the United States of the canal
Secretary will leave probably Monday November H. and
directed take with him such persons he may desire for the
pose of assisting him.
already selected accompany him Minister Obadia OF the
Panama republic William Nelson Cromwell general counsel Of the
New Panama Canal Company.
The Presidents instructions are in the form of letter TO Secretary
Taft outlines the general policy the United States Govern
the isthmuS
The determination send Secretary Taft to Panama reached
at personal consultation the President and the Secretary Of
State together with Secretary Taft
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ST. PETERSBURG
GETS COMFORT

ST. PETERSBURG, oct. ls.-Vietory
is the keynote OF the war news in yes
tarday's papers. Ia addition 10 the cap
tlre Cf. Japanese guns on Sunday, there
are unoncial accounts OF other captures
oa Monday, Bringing the total number
OF pieces taken from the japanese up 20
thirty-tour.
lrhe Russians are reported To have
broken tne japanese center and t0 bee
gaining ground every-w here, they having
succeeded iu eutlciug the enemy into the
plain, EheTe kurOpatklu threatens their
na4E
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Russians have received a re-enf0rce-
ment of 5000 men from Kirin which
is about midway between Mukden and
HaTbin, and that the japanese have
been REINFORCED by a brigade from Niu-
chWauE.
TOKYO. Oct. l9-It is officially stated
that hand bombs, recently adopted by
the defenders of Port Arthur, have been
effective. and have caused cOusidera BILE
loss Of life in the japanese ranks.
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The seats were filed with persons who
were passengers on the Inflated car.
The majority or them wore bandages on
their heads and arms.
Many lawyers, representing those per-
sons who were injured. and contemplate
ullUg suits. were also present and took
notes from the testimony of the wit
nesses while they were on the stand.
The jury was composed of the follow
Ing business men. Frank x. Raymond
William $. Knox. p r. Branstedt, A j.
Sanford, w N. Ayre, and William II.
GrOscup-
MotOrman and Conductor.
Shortly after 10 o'clock Policeman
Norris, Of the Eighth precinct, arrived
at the m0rgue, having in his charge
MOtCrman EUstler CoIvln and Con
duct0r Edward Cecil They sDent last
evening ana the night before in witness
room Ia the station. Uushaven and ner-
yous in manner they looked any
thing but fresh or prepossessing- At
tcrney Greed III. Fulton represented the
mOt0rman. Cecil was without counsel
Promises Thorough Work.
Coroner hewitt said In opening the in
quest; Gentlemen, ! have given this
matter close personal attention. ably
assisted by the Police Department /
purpose 10 go 10 the very heart of the
matter and bring out everything reIe-
want 1t is for the jury TO determine
the responsibuity for Mr.. Sprague's
death, and we viii now proceed"
Dr. Frank A. SWartwout. OF the
Homeopathic Hospital. was the first wit
ness called He said Ed r. Sprague,
the dead man. was brought TO him
shortly before O'Clock on the morning
OF the accident. Sprague was suffering
from "a crushed chest. injuries about
9 r.ea
won't said he believed death was prI-
mariIy caused by the Injuries TO the
th0rax and shock. The physician also
stated that life could not have been
prolonged for more than TWO hours un-
der any circumstance.
Dr.. Baker Takes Stand.
The next witness called was DR.. r.
". Baker. Acting Deputy Coroner. He
said he performed an autopsy on the
body. Five upper ribs were fractured,
the right thOraX was crushed in and
there were sundry Contusious OF the
head. knees. and hands. and there was
also a laGeratiou OF the right lung.
There We're signs OF d previous au-
topsy. This was performed at the hos
pital at the instance of sprague's
widow.
Coroner hewitt next called Leonard Z.
Bradshaw, who explained the lay OF the
t--i-4 alA1 Litr EiaaL-A6 al K oNt ll- anu j
Streets. His testimony brought out
nothing pertinent aE he could not say
what caused the car 10 leave the track.
lie said that the District Commissioners
fixed the grade and the car company
laid its tracks accordingly.
Policeman Burlingame.
Policeman q. T.. Burlingame, of the
Eighth police precinct, was next called.
He was detailed to investigate the acct
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ALexieH at Mukden
To See KurOpatkin

PARIS, Oct. ia telegram from
1Iukden reports that Viceroy Aleziem
has arrived there 10 confer with Kuro-
parkiu.
ROME. Oct. 1s.-The newspaper
-'GiouaIe di Roma" says Kur0patzin
has wired the Car as follows.
I'VE literally execute your orders and
conquer or die"
A report has reached here that the
The Washington times., 1904-10-19

Yesterday was the drst name-day Of the
infant Czarewitch. and the coincidence
herewith Of the most important sue
cesses the Russians have achieved i'm
the campaign Is hailed by the eIated
press with optimism.
There were, however. no public rejoic-
ings, although the day was observed as
a general holiday ia honor OF the Care
witch. Moreover the uIuminations Gus
Jomary on such occasions were omitted.
Charge Of Lonely Tree Hill.
General sakaron teIegraphed the fol-
lowing report yesterday.
Last night the Russians repuIsed
several attacks on the right wing and
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WITNESSES TELL
HOW SPRAGUE DIED
COrOner's Inquest Brings Out Interesting
Facts IN Connection With Trolley Car
Tragedy on Monday Morning.

The inquest into the death Of Edward
r. Sprague, killed by the overturning
OF the trolley car at Fourth and 4
Streets northeast, was hell this morn
ing at the city morgue. Coroner J.
Ramsey hewitt preNIed.
The testimony Of most OF the witnesses
who were on the car was practically the
same. They seemed TO differ on no ma
terIaI point but one-half If them said
the fog on M-Eaay morning grew deaser
as the car drew near the city and 9th
ers testified exactly opposite.
The Rate Of Speed.
The rate Of speed was variOusIy esti-
mated. M0tOTman Colyiu and Conductor
Cecil. who had charge of the car, said
the car was going at a rate of about
eight or ten miles an hour. Several wit
nesses said twelve miles, and one wit
ness. who evinced much hatred for car
companies ia general because he was in
jured, said the car was going al thirty
or forty miles. if not faster.
Witnesses VINO were on the front OF
the car told OF the dense fog and their
inability TO see far ahead of the car.
Later they told what happened when
the car struck the curve and the fauge
broke. Those who assisted I'm getting
Sprague and the other injured persons
injuries received
DIT Swartw0ut. of the Homeopathic
Hospital saw the man at the hospital.
and explained the nature OF the injuries.
Dr. Baker Acting Deputy Coroner. per
formed an autopsy and gave expert tes-
timOny on the injuries received by
Sprague.
AfGIorman COlvlu was In no condition
to testify because of his nervousness,
but the Coroner called him and ne did
the best he could He explained To the
jury and the large crowd in the inquest
room that he had taken the curve at
Fourth and II Streets northeast seyera.
times O. day for five months and in
variably slowed down or came 10 81 stop,
but on Monday morning he did not see
the curve, and did not slow down or ap-
ply the breaks until TOO late.
A Dozen Examined.
About a dozen witnesses were exam
iued and questioned by attorneys repre-
scntiug the injured persons. the widow
OF the deceased, and the car company.
Coroner hewitt. Assistant Coroner Glaze
brook and the JuTymeu also iuterrO-
gated the witnesses.
AT 1910 o'clock this afternoon the
taking OF evidence was conclude3, and
the case left with the jury. An hour
and quarter later a verdict had not
yet been returned
The Room Crowded.
More than a hundred persons crowded
into the small room IN which the in
quest was held. Coroner hewitt set the
time at 10 o'clock, but a number Of wit
nesses failed to report at that time and
the inquest did not begin until 1880
o'clock
The Washington times., 1904-10-19

Father Johns Medicine Cures Colds
A-na all throat and lung troubles.-Adv
The Washington times., 1904-10-19

Flynn's business College, sth md <.
Business. shorthand. typewnIing-s . year.-
AdTE
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4 Dozen Examined.
L. Room CroWded.

More than a hundred persons crowded
into the small room ia which the in
quest was held. Coroner hewitt set the
nesses failed to report at that time and
the inquest did not begin until 1880
o'clock
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Distrust Possible

''The exercise of such powers rs are
given US by the treaty within the geo
graphical boundaries OF the republic of
The Washington times., 1904-10-19
MUKDEN Is SAFE.
JAPANESE CONCENTRATING.


The
Denbuhy
tured sustaining himself
a
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P0Iiceman BuTIIngame.

Policeman G. +. Burlingame, of the
Eighth police precinct, was next called.
He was detailed TO investigate the aCci-
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The Washington times., 1904-10-19
Oyama's Forces Concentrating on Russian
Center for a Supreme Effort to
Hurl Men Back
RE-ENFORCEMENTS RECEIVED
FOR BOTH BELLIGERENTS
1--WE Literally Execute Your Orders and
Conquer or Die Wires KuroPatkin to
the CZar-Alexieff at Mukden

ia dispatch
ropatkin's
japanese shahke
N
MUKDEN is SAFE.
ST PETERSBURG 1sIn believed
ions the safety of Mukden.
Kuropakn
night attacked
10 o'clock this
Everything
which affected the
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Continued on Second PageJ
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-10-11
Cause of LockjaW.

LOckjaw or tetanus is caused by a
bacillus or germ which exists plenti-
fully in street dirt. 1t is inactive so
long ~-S0osed to the air, but when
beneath the skin as in the
wounds caused by percussion caps
rusty nails, and when the air is
excluded the germ is reused to activ-
ity and produces the most virulent
poison known. These germs may be
destroyed and. all danger of lockjaw
avoided by applying Chamberlain &
Pain Balm freely as soOn as the in
jury is received. Pain Balm is an
and causes cuts, bruises
and like injuries to heal without ma
turation and in one-third the time re-
CURED by the usual treatment. 1t is
for sale by all druggists.
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See Gibbins at the Grand Central
Hotel
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WANTED.-A coOk.-W. R. Clements
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chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

No one who is acquainted with its
good qualities can be surprised al
the great popularity of Chamberlaln'S
Cough Remedy. 1t not only cures
colds and grip ~effectually and perm
.anently, but prevents these disea 3es
from resulting in pneumonia. 1t is
also a certain cure for Group. Whoop-
ing cough is not dangerous when
this remedy is given. 1t contains no
opium or other harmful substance
and may be given as confidently to a
baby as to an adult. IL is also pleas
ant to take. When all of these facts
are taken into consideration ii is not
surprising that people in foreign
lands, as well as at home, esteem
this remedy very highly and very few
are willing to take any other after
having once used it. For sale by all
druggists.
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Better Than Pills.

The question has been asked-in
what way are Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets superior to the
ordinary cathartic and liver pills?
Our answer is-They are easier and
more pleasant to take and their ef-
feet is so gentle and so Agreeable
that n hardly realizes that it Is
produced by a medicine. Then hey
O only move the bowels but i'm
prove the appetite and aid the diges-
ton. For sale at 25c a bottle by all
druggists.
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Jerrie McCluskey, and c.
B. McCluskey,
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Cures chiIls and Fever.

G. w. Writ, Nacodoches, Texas,
says: His daughter had chills and te.
yer for three years; he could not tind
anything that would help her till he
Herbine. His wife will not keep
house without it, and cannot say too
much for it. soc. For sale by Peeps
Valley Drug Co.
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The Record JOB O|tiCe.
The Best Doctor.

Rev. B. C. Horton, Sulphur Springs.
Texas, writes, July 18th, 1899: q
have used in my family Ballar1's
Snow Liniment and Horehound Syr-
up, and they have proved certainly
satisfactory. The liniment is the best
we have evr used for headache and
pains. The cough syrup has been our
doctor for the last eight years" Csc,
soc, $1.00. Sold by Pecos Valley Drug
Co.
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RECEIVES Reeoanltlon at Last.

For the first time in history the
agricultural interests have received
due recognition at a Worlds Fair,
and at ST. Louis the largest building
on the grounds is devoted to this
great foundation of all prosperity
prosperity. Nearly twenty acres are
covered by this one building contain
ing every conceivable exhibit of farm
products, the methods by which the
same are produced, the latest facili
ties for handling them afterwards
in fact to visit this building is the
anne as taking a post graduate course
in farming.
Then there is Machinery Hall, a
mighty structure covering acres, con-
tanning every known implement, an
cient and modern.
Many have already gone home
from this greatest of Expositions
with ideas hat will help them better
their condition many times.
You ought to go. Your children
ought to go. Better thai years of
school will it be for them, for the
whole world has placed it's achieve
ments in array for their inspection
Your wife should go. She has work
ed hard with you for all these years
and earned a change. She will never
get through thanking you for the
opportunity you provide her of see
ing perhaps the last Worlds Fair for
many years.
The rates are low. 1t don't take
long to go. See our display adver
tisement in another column. The
Rock Island is the favorite route.
Write to
w. H. FIRTH.
G. P. & T. A.. Rock Island System.
at Fl. Worth. Texas.
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EXCURSION RATES.
For the Louisiana Purchase Exposl.
tion,-WorId's Fair.

For the above occasion the Chica-
go, Rock Island and Gulf railway will
sell round trip tickets from Amarillo
to St. Louis and return at the follow
ing figures:
Fifteen day tickets, ........ $24.6O
Sixty day tickets, 100000. 30.15
Season tickets. $500. ...... 1920
Passengers desiring can get a stop
at Kansas City. Choice of sew.
eral different routes. The train leaves
Amarillo daily at $50 a. m. and rea
ches ST. Louis the next morning.
For further information apply to
the nearest Rock Island System ag
ent, or to
j. MYERS.
Division Passenger Agt.,
Amarillo, Tex
H. FIRTH. G. P. & T. A.
Fit. Worth, Texas.