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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
FARM RUTs AND THE CONGRESS.

j
To the Editor OF The Post.
Until very recently nearly all farming
operations have been conducted by rule of
thumb To plant this year as we have
planted before, using the same seeds the
same implements and the same soil
Though poorer have become our firmly
h%eu tarm habits in the South for MANY
years. such habits are pernicous they
are me enemy of agricultural progress and
must be fought by every farmer who
Wlshes TO keep abreast OF the times and
improve MS financial and social conditions
me small proportion OF book farmers
VINO attempt to introduce new machinery
into their communities, who try new meth.
ods, and who study the rational principles
iylhg at the foundation of plant growth.
STOCK production and soil fertility, are in
creasing in numbers and influence annu-
ally Such farmers are silently adding to
the wealth of their neighbors by the in
ortaseu Value oil lands, the introduction of
economic methods, and adapting new crone
to the soils of the home locality S,'ah
men are benefactors of their race who nm
oohsclousiy prove out in their lives the
sublime truth voiced by the old Franciscon
monk Right work is right worship" In
many cases these practical friends Of our
Iace render service to their friends and
"e'snpcls' the value of which is not an
preciated until years following. In every
state there are such liberal minded pro.
sressiVe men Upon them must fail the
DUTY of all public enterprises. To them
must we look for the leavening of Tho
sociai lump for as captains of the peonle
.hsS influence large circle OF friends ana
quicken the intelligence of their people.
10 these nm in Texas. whether farmers
lawyers, doctors minister's merchants nv
ENGAGED in other callings let the oppor-
tuhlues Tor good at the AGRICULTURAL con
gress be utilized to the full for unl,fting
tnose OF the agricultural masses in Texas
tnat know not what they need Come 70
the help OF the people against ignoronce
poverty aud the discomfort which has an
CURED large class of our farm neon,e
me agricultural congress ia intended IN
associate the best talent of Texas in arri-
cultural ana allied lines Of work. encour,go
ana promote genuine farmers Associations
farmers institutes and fairs-tnuch elbows
WIN me Grange, and stimulate agrio,t,
turai wrought throughout this vast terri
tolE IN crder that nsw ideas, new methods
Nv croos' new stock products. invig~ratod
III. Ne edncation of children and the
II nomes may ho systemeticallv
worked Tor and achieved. Come and ,e, nc
sow In july at the Agricultural .,rd No
chanicai ccilera CROP OF AGRICULTURAL ideas
uron III" fertile bosom Of Te~,s' sts,wart
mnnhoc'. trusting that in Tho wars 70
fo'lnw that Tevan ensrgv and nhilanthrop,.
WV farv'st tho crors Of mental. materiol
'nd social prosperity resulting frnr, this
sowing IT conna,, '"''
Professor Agriculture and Director Eyperi.
re~isI cta.ion
college Station. Texas. June 81, 1898.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
OPENED FOR BUSINESS.
The New Passenger Depot of tho
GMlf. Colorado md Snntn Ec.

nv view t-hNScuGtT btPVt VI wv
Gulf, Colorado and SANTA Ec.
The new passenger depot OF the Gulf. Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe Railway company OH st.
Emanuel street. corner of Congress avenue.
was opened yesterday to the travelling pub
lie. This building is modern in Its style of
architecture. 1t has three waiting rooms. one
for colored and two for white passengers. 1t
ia built OF Texas pressed brick with baaa
extending four fee, above the ground, trim
mea with stone The outside walls are
cypress shingles, creosoed and stained green.
the 1907 being the same. The wainscoting
IN the waiting room Is Of polished antique
opk aud tn" walls are covered with dark red
cLoyiot froscccd The floors are all OF ma
pie, Each waiting room is supplied With u
complete toilet room. \ large GLASS Santa
Fc trademark will Gdorn the tower III a few
days The building Is equipped with lilty-
five electric lights The passenger shed ex-
touds from Congress TO Preston avenues.
amply provided With seats. The platform UNI
dor the whole structure Is of vitrficd brick.
uniformed colorcd porter Will be always In
attendance to assist passengers with their
baggage on and off the trains,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
AGRICULTURAL CONGRESS.
An Earnest Plea for Large At
tendance at College.
THE INVITATION IS MADE GENERAL.
Subjects of Interest TO Progressive
Farmers VIII BE Discusscd--New
Ideas to BE Suggested.
'lTATI0N IS MADE GENERAL,
To the Editor of The Post

70 the Editor of The Post.
AS member of the Texas Swine Breed =
ers' association and one who has used his
humble abilities through the press for the
past twenty five years in North and thirty
years in South Texas TO foster and en-
courage every enterprise that | thought
would benefit the farmers OF grand old
Texas, | take pleasure in urging all agri-
culturists and horticultursts to attend the
farmers congress. which convenes at Col
iege Station, Texas. on July 1916. 1t is
in my opinion movement of vital impor-
lance 10 the business interest as well as
10 the farmers advancement in the entire
state. 1t Is, however, dependent upon the
interest manifested by a large attendance
whether 1t will prove a successful step or
not. Too much reliance has been placed
hitherto by our farming fraternity upon
political organizations, and in consequence
the agricultural interests of this great
state have not made that progress which
they deserve. Prof. j. IL. Connell has Or
ganized this farmers congress with only
one motive in view, and that is to aid the
farmers in instituting such plans as will
give greater progress to all agriculture.
the basic foundation for all other indus
tries and business. Truly yours,
Aaron Coffee
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Reeltallon anal SONG. rhn Goosnherr,

Recitation and song Tho Gooseherry
r, iiee 49, '.'... ..,,....''....J. Jones
oonb -oIhugncTty ...-....,.-. John walsh
Selection from tho orchestra.
song ana dance .,..............E. Coles, Sr
sons ...,.... ....,. .,...,.,... Dennis Casey
The programme closed with chorus from
the Sharks quartette composed of Messrs
J. NJ. Msther, Ben Cline, w. @. Long and
NJ. Ryan
Iulng the evening Mr.. Vasmer kindly re-
monhored the club with useful and CON
vonient fan.
The club desires to thank tho Houston
Packing company through Mr.. Charles Up
dyke. Mr.. III. Hamilton and MIR. + w Sc
wall, for the many substantial and appro-
PIRATE refreshments sent them for the occa-
sion Every one who was present enjoyed
hcred by all
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
NO LONGER ANY DOUBT
OFFICIALLY TEJIcPmONED FROM
THE STATE CAPITAL
That the Fourth Regiment of Texas
Volunteer Infantry Will he
MObilixcd MT Houston.

Austin, Texas, June 2s.--Adjutant Gem
erni wosencraft returned from Houston
today and made the following statement
~ The Post correspondent:
The war department having named
Houston as tho place OF mobilization for
the Fourth regiment Of volunteer infant
ry and Investigation having shown that
every facility and advantage for the mus.
tering OF the troops will be furnished
there, mobilization will begin as soon as
tents. blankets and cooking utensils can
be furnished.
Lieutenant Crowley, Fifth United
States infantry, who will act as super
virifg auartermaster for the Fourth regi-
nient while II Is being mustered In, ar
rived from Galveston today and reported
There ia no longer any doubt about tho
location OF the new regiment Of Texas troops.
to be mustered In under the presidents Sec
ond call for volunteers. They VIII be mobu
lied at Houston
Yesterday morning Mr.. II. NJ. Johnston
was called to tho long distance telephone and
officially notified by Adiutant General Wo-
lions for the encnmpmcnt had been accepted.
and the troops would be ordered to mobilize
at Forest park. In that connection General
Wc7encraft urged upon the citizens execu-
tive committee the Importance of speedy ac-
ton in getting the camp grounds In perfect
order for the reception OF the volunteers, 1t
being altogether probable that the first com
papy viii arrive here on next Wednesday, or
not later than Thursday. he suggesting tina,
the grounds be lifted up not later than
Thursday.
General wozencraft was assured that every-
aud that everything promised and required
for the encampmcnt would be promptly at
tended TO.
Upon receipt OF the Information given above
Colonel w a. Childress chairman of the
citizens executive committee. at once set
out to make all necessary arrangements for
putting the camp ground N order and work
in that direction will commence early this
morning
Twenty five carpenters will be employed In
erecting mess sheds. tables and benches. and
a number of bath houses Plumbers viii he
put to work laying $500 feet Of pipe. con-
Meeting the camp aud the standpipc at lious
ton Heights. Ele1trc wires will be strung
In every direction. aflordng an abundance
OF light. Twenty five lahorcrs will clear OH
all the underbrlsh AMI cut the grass aud
woods.
Colonel Childress assures The Post that
he will have the camp ready for occupancy
by Wednesday evening next aud in all re.
spects 1t Will be model Tor the purposes
intended.
1t is understood the e,eeenry tentose will
DC supplied from st. Louis und Galveston
which is expected to arrive tomorrow. Cap
tain i. A Reichordt, of the executive com
mttee who, by the way, has been hard
worker in ilouston's behalf, will lay off oamp
according to army regulations
Austin, Texas. Sune 26.-In the opinion OF
Adiutant General wozencraft the companies
accepted for the Fourth Texas will be or.
dered to proceed to Houston next Thursday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
VETERAN VOLUNTEERS.
A Probability That Congress WI,
Authorize ~ Regiment.


Authorize u Regiment
Hon. Sam Bronson Cooper, member OF
congress from the Second Texas district.
was in the city yesterday. having come over
from his home In woodvile He left last
night for Shelby county. where he will push
mis- canvass for reelection during the pres
ent week. ''Ns
In conversation with a Post reporter Mr..
Cooper expressed the confident belief thar
congress- Will pass the bill introduced In the
house by Representative Grosvenor of Ohio
providlng for the organization OF regiment
81 q ex-Conisderate soldiers for service during
RE present war with Spain. When told nv
the reporter that MIR. Grosvenor had been
requested by Texas Confederate to amend
MS bill SO as to include cx-union soldiers
nj. Cooper said he heartily approved OF the
idea and hoped the Ohio member would adon,
the suggestion. Such an organixationa
happy blending Of the blue and the gray
you'd be patriotic sentiment inspiring TO
ttnne whole country. and should forever hush
the sectional croakings of the few remain
ana indictments, North and South
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27

to turn out with the Hibernisns on that dav
and make IL memorable one.
There will be flag raising and an Grafton
by Hon j. NJ. Coleman
The programme IN detail Will be issued m
day In addition to the usual games and ath
lotic contests for prizes there will be a series
OF raccs by the Lords Bicycle club.
a handsome silk p8rasol Ia on exhibition
on Main street TO TO awarded the lady sell
ing the greatest number OF tickets aud a
massive gold headed cane will be awarded
the most popular candidate On the grounds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
SUNDAY SERMONS.
Something Of Yesterdays Work In
Houston Pu1pits.


Or. w G. Luther, the able representative Of
preached a strong and eloquent sermon on
Bible work at the First Baptist church yes
terday morning. There was deep impress
sion made upon the people, who listened with
profound attention DR., Luther Is well known
in Texas having stood high as deuomina-
tlonal leader among tho Baptists Of the State
He has occupied some Of the best positions
among his people. and Is greatly honored and
loved for the work. which he has done, He IL
now connected with one OF the greatest pub
fishing institutions In the world, and Is doing
IA great work among the people of the South
hut he is known and loved by the people In
the North an we'll as chose In our sunny
Southland. He will always find cordial vel
como In Houston, which was once his home.
Evangelist s. NJ. Martin, returning to his
home at Oakland. Cal, stopped off for day
or two's visit IN the city, and yesterday no
preached to a good sized audience at the Cen
trail Chrstan church. by request OF many
he viii preach again tonight Mt the snme
place. Tho service will begin at s.l5 Tho
public is cordially invited, Tho ordinance of
baptism will be- administered at the close of
the service.
There was meeting at the Salvation Army
barracks last night which in spite OF the
threatening weather was a grand success Tho
crowd was not large. but composed almost
wholly OF the better class of people In the
| city. and ono soul coming to God marks the
success of tho meeting. Tonight at Si5
o'clock sharp Major McFarlanc speaks on the
social work of the Salvation Army. Admins
| sion free. All are welcome.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
TESTING THEIR FLIGHT,
Carrier PIGEONS Liberated from Gal

weston Reach Here In Good Pine.
Another test IVES made yesterday OF the
tlisht OF carrier pigeons recently furnished
by Mr. Ramsay OF this city TO the war de-
pertinent for usc In the service OF the patro,
boats at Galveston. should such service DO
necessary In connection with the present war.
Nine OF tho birds were liberated from the
top OF the Galveston cotton exchange about
l2;ia p. m, All of them reached Houston DO
foro y. m.
one bore message from Mr.. j. H. Hawley
TO the city editor OF The Pest, sending greet
inRs and inviting him down on July 4 10
honor Old Glory.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27

About the tallest flag poles In the city.
when they shall have been erected, are those
ron te'ns prepared at the county court house
ana ut Tie Santa Fe depot on Preston ave-
nnc That Mt the court house will stand
eighty five feet rbove The ground. aud tho
one at the depot viii he quite as high The
uniurllnE of 'old Glory from these mon
ster iios poles should afford tho occasion
FOR much display OF patriotic oratory aud
doubtless will
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27

The monthly bowling contest for the Cur
tin medal occurred Yesterday at the Turn
verein bowling alley With the following
scores; II. Albrccht, 80; Louis Schneider. 40;
u. d. Smeathen, AZ. Carl Res, ~; Jules
peniolsen, 81; L., y. Schultz, %; viii
Schroeder, a.. VIII Schneider, ~; Wm. Loo
polu. So A, A. Schmidt, 60; Thos. Hehoe. 81:
Hy schmidt. %; 9. W, poer1ng. Jr.. 80. Hy
Curtin, cS; j. Eshinfelder. 26: q. W. Doer,
ms, Sr, 81.
The medal was won by A. A. schmid, on
the score of 4, =
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!AnnnNinp Arrest.

stranger visiting the city was arrested
yesterday, charged by Mexican woman with
having Knocked her down. The citizen
st' ted at police headquarters that he was
passing along the street and accidentally
iostled against the woman who stumbled or
zen OIL the curbng into a gutter. lie had no
unuon OF inflcting any injury upon the
mexican female never having seen her be-
fore She made the charge however and
Tue STRANGER, much to his annoyance, gave
security for his appearance
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27

Late Saturday evening Mr.. Phil Deis horse
ran away at the corner OF Jackson and Cal
houn streets,a as a result OF which Mrs. Ma
tanned some injuries. The horse WAS heinx
driven by Mr.. Deis a-year old son, King.
who escaped injury. The buggy is a total
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
District Court.

ssitlng OF cases for the third jury week:
MONDAY. JUNE 81.
1Tsts-Mrs. S. Dannenbaum VS.. II. T. Bitter
a?9ss-c Charles y. Lewis VS.. Galveston, iIar-
rislurg and San Antonio Railway Com
rsnv.
CAMS. y. Fea.ell VS., 4. chimene & Co.
@SssG-John Lindsay VS.. r c. Storric.
TUESDAY, JUNE IS
f7s50-Lissie Washington vs. Missouri Kan.
sas and Texas Railway Company.
h'w-,l settegast, executor, We. W. p.
Ae9s-W, w. Wilson VS. C. C. Alien Of al
2Siss-J James HAYES vs. Texas and New Or.
leans Railway COMPANY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE %
l--Butler Davis vs.. Missouri. Kansas .ns
TEXAS Railway Company ""'
hSSi-Floyd & Annie Saunders vs. uo,s,or
.,xo- ana Texas Central Railway Comnanv
~"oS-7J. NJ. Wright VS.. c. NJ. L.asher
THURSDAY, JUNE 10
ieSsS-Wm. Martin VS.. Houston and rev,,
,,n., central Railway COMPANY. 'N"'
nas,ionu soap Dust and Powder Conn
seo,o pany VS.. II. Thompson On O'"''
c omnn Edei VS. Express Publishing
FRIDAY, JULY /.
isso'-Jeremiah Lewis VS. international, ana
ei7la- NSortnern Railway Company.
gi1%-O- 7. Holt VS.. James c onve e ai'
,,.,- - j. Holt VS.. James Converse =, al a.
Iis-r' w. Heitmann & Co. va Aiion al.
W " Heitmann & Co, VS.. sam Alien
,o,-. SATURDAY. JULY 2.
WV vs. a' Jahn b9SiidIns and Loan Association
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sHERlFFs' DEPARTMENT.

Stolen. from Ed Heinze. between La Porte
hands high, and about lG years old, name
petTeen the ears clipped. balance full mnne,
branded y on left shoulder; no hair around
a y. Il. Heinxe. 2il2 German street, second
yard. or A. X. Anderson. Sheriff Harris
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27

IF THE BABY is CUTTING , q, q,
be sure and use that old oa AM No
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's so .sss IL ~
for children teething. II sooi1 ~, q
softens the gums, allays ~ Sruo11 I
wind collie and 10 the Des'
diarrhoea. *. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27

War revenue law complies = ~ n
with Index. Zoe per copy. - ~
Texas riouse. Clarke & CcH Mcrrs
turing Statiorers. Galveston ~
Z Courts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27

There were shildren's day services yes.
toniay at $50 p. m. at the Presbyterian
church. also at the Mount Pillow Colorei
Baptist church, Rev. II Watts pastor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
"a - ToREA.
Bears the Tho Kind You Naw Always Bought
''s. If &xHAZzZx

Just received new supply Of thoss
much desired cum buttons. ST Psckard's
Troy Laundry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-27
DEATH ROLL.

Myrtle Porter. the 6.mouthp- old daughter
OF Mr.. and MIRA Porter. who live on the
Montgomery road, was hurled In Hollywood
cemetery yesterday morning hy Underwriters
Ross \ Wright.
iatrck Callahan died at st. Josephs M
firmarv Saturday night. and was buried at
the county's expense yesterday afternoon by
Ross & Wright, The deceased had been an
inmatc Of the infirmary for "A long time. lie
hac nc relatives or friends here who knew
anything about HIM.
Jose salaccr, Mexican, county patient,
died az ST. Josephs int,rmary yesterday
mcu.lng and IN the afternoon was inferred
by Ross Wright. county undortakers Moth
Ing is known here of the dead mans antcce-
dents.
There was much regret expressed In Hous-
ton yesterday on the death OF Mr. George
McGnley notice of which appeared in yes.
tereny's telcgraphio columns Of The Post AZ
the tune of his death Mr. McGinley was pro-
nIirto' Of the Gayoso hotol, Memphis. Tenn.
DirinT his residence in Houston. as pro-
priotor and manager of the Capitol hotel ne
won and retained hosts OF friends, who sadly
mourn his demise
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continue will have to be thrown AZ, i,
thunder storm lightning strueL w
wheat In the field of Mr.. j. r Boa
consumed It immediately. 800 -
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-23
Just received al Fischer's Il
complete line of Eastman's kO.
daks and supplies. Call and see
Them.
Death of Levi GARNER.

Levi GARNER, the well known eX-
pressman, died at 4 o'clock this morn
ing at the age of 81 years, after a short
illness, of pneumonia, leaving a wife in
this city to mourn his death.
The deceased was born in Lorraine,
France, and soon after coming to this
country enlisted in company B. 10th
Ohio volunteers, October 16, 1861, and
was discharged from the service August
IA, 1865, by reason of expiration of term
of enlistment. He re-enlisted November
4, 1865, in company D, 18th United States
infantry, and was discharged at Ty-
Ter, Tex, November 4, 1868; on the same
date he re-enlisted in the same compa-
ny and was discharged at Santa Fe
November 8, 1881, the last discharge be-
ing signed by Gordon Granger, colonel
of the 18th infantry. In each of his reg
ular army discharges his conduct is
given is excellent" Mr.. GARNER
joined Carleton post, G. A. r., July II,
1885. The funeral will take place from
his late residence at 2 O'clock Sunday
afternoon, with the burial in the Ma
tional cemetery, under the auspices of
the G. A. r.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-23
TERRITORIAL DISTRICT COURT,
Indictments Found and Arrests Made
Gases Set for Trial-Hearing of Sugar
VS., Cunningham TrespassC Case
Still On

In the district court for Santa Fe
county the following proceedings have
been had since yesterday noon:
Case No. 30l2, Territory of New Mex
leo VS.. Anacleto Gallegos; larceny; the
grand jury found an Indictment, and
the defendant has been arrested and al
raigned. When Gallegos appeared be-
fore the court he pleaded not guilty, and
is now in the county Jail awaiting trial,
which will come up at a later day in the
term, C. A. Spiess for the plaintiff.
In case No. BOOB, Territory of New
Mexico VS.. Clemente Sefarini, carrying
arms, the grand jury found an indict-
ment. The defendant is under arrest,
and when arraigned in court this morn
ing pleaded not guilty and the trial
was set for Friday, December 30. G.. A,
Spiess for the plaintiff.
In case No. 1919, William Vaughn VS.,
Roman A. Baca ct al, civil, the demur-
rer filed by defendants was sustained
as to plea. and the case set for hearing
Monday, December 26. E. A. Fiske, fol
the plaintiff, Catron & Gortner for the
defendants.
The hearing in case No. 3745, Louis P
| Sugar VS.. w. P. Cunningham, trespass
was resumed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-23
REUNION OF ROUGH RIDERS.
Col. Brodie Anxious to Hold First Annual
Meeting in Santa Fe-Oolonel Roose-
Welt Will Attend,

Colonel Brodie, of Prescott. At, pres
is very anxious to hold the first annual
reunion of hat famous regiment in
Santa Fe. Last night, while en- route to
his home from the east, on the train, he
expressed himself to Colonel r. e.
Twitchell on the matter in a very ear
nest amer.
Colonel Brodie has assurances from
Colonel Roosevelt that if the reunion is
held in Santa Fe he will be present, and
a number of other prominent eastern
men have signified their intention of at
tending the meeting of the Rough Rid
ers, should it be held in this city. Aside
from these distinguished gentlemen, the
members of the regiment are in favor of
coming to Santa Fe for their first an
four troops of the regiment were enlist
ed, and from here they started for the
war. The New York and Arizona men,
bers of the Rough Riders are DESTROYS
Oh seeing historic SANTA ne ana Il llttle
preparation on the part of Santa Fe's
citizens will secure the meeting. The
matter should be taken up at once in
order that there may be ample time for
arranging for the reception and enter
tainment of the regiment of volunteers
which astonished the civilized world by
its behavior and bravery before Santi-