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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

The Detroit Journal, semi-weekly,
and the BANNER one year for $l.70.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

Remnant sale of wall paper at Con-
nell Bros. this week
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

Wanted, at once, good apprentice
girl. Madame Seafuse.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

Remnant sale of wall paper at Con-
nell Bros. this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

Good vacant lot on north side for
sale cheap. T.. +. Fales.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
A COSTLY FIRE AT SHERMAN.
THE Loss WILL AMOUNT TO ABOUT
TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Several Cars of Merchandise. Two
Warehouses and Their Con-
tents We're Destroyed.

Sherman, Texas, April 80 About 5
o'clock this morning disastrous hre broke
out in tie grain house OF W. o. Brapk.tt
a. Co. and quickly spread TO the adjoining
warehouse occupied by the sherman I'M
plemont company. The grain oompan7's
less on fixtures and personal effects viii
probably reach s7oo, with an insurance Of
$500. The greatest loss was sustained by
the Sherman Implement company, which
included one carload OF binder twine, one
car and a half of buggies and surreys and
one car of agricultural implements, to-
tai loss OF $1,000. covered with an insur-
ance OF $500.
The buildings were owned by b, L..
Fielder and valued at $4,000 to $4,000. with
an insurance Of $1,000 Through an acct
dent, while handling the fire. the fire de-
partmeut lost several hundred feet ~
hose, burned. The fire originated In some
grain sacks, but from what cause is not
known.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01

order that house bill No. 7s2 Is the ssms
as senate bill No i5i which hsk been
vetoed by the governor. and that the
only bill on this Subiecs that can be con-
sidered Is senate bill No. ihi. In the
manner prescribed by the constitution.
that II house bill No 7s2 is not In sub
stance tho same rs senate bin No. isi
then that the Same can not be considered
unless new notice has been published
and exhibited II being p special law
The chair ovrrruled the point o. ords
Tor the. reason that the question whether
notice hss been given and the suihciency
Of the same Is for the house TO determine
Ia the hrst instance. and not The chair:
and finally question for tho courts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
cBAppELL HILL REVIEW.
a moonlight Picnic-QuarterIy Cor
fCrcnCe To Meet


Chappell Hill. Texas Aprii 2e-on last
Tuesday night moonlight picnic was an
event initiative of what promises TO be a
CAV season for our young people
Tho party numbered about forty and was
fortunate in being chapcroned by MIR. and
Mrs. Dan Matthews aud Mr.. and Mrs ster-
ling Smith. Nothing in wildwood land seen
cry can be moro picturesque than the dales
and groves around this little town and as the
moonlight came streaming through the moss
laden trees thrilling tones and words appro-
ciative OF art IN nature burst from lips OF
almost every one. Jests. conundrums and
ropartee that provoked hearty laughter. the
vent OF nne feelings In songs, needed no fore
runner TO announce the approach of the gay
side.
miles from town an mpromptu programme of
songs and Rotations was rendered ate
which DELIGHTFULLY."- prepared luncheon was
served on the high bridge which spans tho
all the charms and beauties OF a moonlight
landscape the murmurs of the stream aud
breathing iraRtance of the spring was one
In which all were glad to have part, the
mellow moonlight softencd cut lines OF "a e
and form until battery was made possible,
even 10 the most practical In tact,
the moonlight had softeninE effect Renor-
ally, II VIC may Judge Tom little things r.
one young lady wss heard TO Bay: II YOU
don't behave ] shall not sit by YOU, and the
laconic answer; Good though dsconcert-
ing was received In GOOD Franes
return drive under the high silsery moon
brought the gay and festive party back at
the midnight hour and all gave the same
testimony. that II was an event 70 he re-
msnbered through Ut.
Miss Anna Bell Tr-Sior has gone to Temple
10 complete her studirs ~ music and will
be absent for some time.
Miss Sue EidridEc one OF Wacos cpnrminE
society belize who has been here visiting
her sister Mrs Beinstein. for sone weeks
past left Yesterday for home,
Tho Brenh8m district conference OF The
Methodist Episcopai church is 10 meet here
Nav n and viii be quite largely attended
some hftv or siYtv ministers constitute the
conference. The ptoule will open wide their
doors" and viii sec 10 It that all who attend
will be well entertained
The great number Of improvements now go
ing or fully evidences the town s prosperity.
ts growth and desirabillty az q place Of res
idenco. the residence Of Mr. Jack Roult now
nearing conpetion can not be exeelled IN ar
chitectural beauty and design. not even ~
the Bayou CITY. and that OF Mr. Ben small.
ybioh is being added to, repapered and newly
naipted will be one Of the most heslTeble
rlsres in town when complcted Chappell Hiil
surely has get IN and go In her make up.
The teachers and pupils Of Chappeh iStt re-
male college are all astir now. settng IN
shane for the commencement, which comes
M in June II Is pronosed TO make v ono
M the most attractive affairs that the col
lego has ever had. larger numoer OF Visitors
are expected than ever before,
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VICTORIA COUNTY.

Notwithstanding in cotton 10 to 10
per cent less than last year; all planted;
all up, but stand is not good, much OF It
being blighted by cool weather prevailing
during the last month; planting was about
two weeks late this year; there will be
more corn acreage this year than last,
more fax and more grain and about 500
acres in vegetables and melons. The boil
weevil seems to have been killed by the
freeze. at least none have been brought
TO town by farmers, who are almost unani-
nous In believing that 1t has disappeared.
With warm weather from now on, and the
recent fine rains. the condition of every
thing, especially cotton, will show
marked Improvement inside of two weeks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01


Cooper, who furnished some pleasant solos,
both vocal and instrumental
Miss Sayler Is Young lady Of high accom-
plishments. taro culture and rellncment, Her
tasto In making selections and the rendering
Of same from Chaminnde. Liclnor. Meudels-
sohn and GottschallS was appreciated In the
highest degree by all true lovers Of first
class music,
Miss Eula, thounh a pupil. has bright
future and displayed como excellent musical
talent and was well received The uueeuly
manner IN which Mrs Sayler and dauwhtsr
moved among their cnmpany, looking TO their
happiness and making all to feel welcome dis
played mode 81 entertaining known on,y
10 such ladies OF gentle worth and rehne-
ment About 100 guests were invited and When
the small hours OF the night besap to ap-
proach were reminded that the next day was
picnic day After hidding good night 70 the
happy home circle Zach weat his way 70
dream OF The pleasant evening spent and Wish
for the happy return OF many more such even
inns of pleasure.
Those from distance who came o. attend
the recital were; Rev, j. X. Warlick ana
DR. DUBOIS OF Sandy Point Misses 10 Powell
and wileen Gross Of Richmond.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
VICTORIA LOCALS.
A bridge Across the San Antonfo
River ts Recommended

HrfdGc ACROSS the san hutuuto
River IL Recommended.
Victoria, Texas, April 30.--Mayor J. H.
Schneider Jr., who Is chairman Of the I'M
provement committee of the Business
Mems association, appeared before tho
county commissioners Friday advocating
the erection OF bridge across the San
Antonio river, which divides Refugio and
Victoria counties. each county TO bear
one half OF The expense. Refugio county
favors the project and the commissioners
of this county will decide upon the matter
at their next regular meeting on May 8.
The board OF directors of the Fair assoc
citation have the catalogue about ready
for the printer. Tho Business Mems as
ISOLATION will tender their assistance to
the fair management tomorrow, making
the next fair success. Roth are pursuing
a very sensible course In beginning to get
ready at an early date
The spring term OF district court con.
yenes here tomorrow, Monday, May |.
The Blanco Baptist association, which
has been in session here since Sunday, will
close today The number of visitors 10
not large, but the various sessions at the
Baptist church have been well attended
and very interesting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
WISE COUNTY.

Alvord-The acreage in cotton this year
will be 90 per cent less than in 1898; no new
land put in cultivation this year and some
old land will lie out: there is about 30
per cent OF the cotton planted and farmers
are rushing the planters to get the seed
In the ground; no cotton up YETI the
planting season this year is about two
weeks later than usual; the winter was
unusually cold and dry, but good rains
have fallen in the last ten days which
will benefit wheat and oats, OF which the
acreage is larger than ever before.
Deeatur-The cotton acreage is fully one
third short in this county; the cotton Is
about one-fourth planted there is no cot
ton above the ground; planting about the
same this as last year. The idea general
ly prevails that too much cotton is heing
raised. and general opinion is that
the cotton acreage should be Giminshe /,
and the farming class of people sag they
will have to resort TO something for the
money crop in Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
First Pinnn RecitnI.

Missouri City. Texas. April 2a.-The lovers
OF high grade music enjoyed rare treat IN
the way Of music Friday evening at The hos
pitsble home Of Mr.. and Mrs p R sayler
The occasion was the 1rst piano recital Of
their dsushter. Miss Blanche saylsr. who wss
ably assisted hv Miss Euia Arnold. The nest
end srtisticslly arrsnssd programmes also
bore the nsmes Of MI J. v. Day. MI. T.. r..
sayler. Mrs. Is G. Florea and Miss Msnls
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
MOVIES ANp pERsoNAls.

The building and loan association PEG.
pie Will meet here In State convention on
Tuesday next.
n. ". George, travelling passenger ageul
of the Houston and Texas Central rail-
way. was a visitor TO the island today.
Mr.. J. pnpos French consul at Calves.
ton, has been ordered 10 Havana TO take
charge of the French consulate in that
city.
ID ]. Price. general passenger agent OF
the international and Great Northern rail-
road, headquarters al Palestine. WAS suns
day visitor TO Galveston.
The order Of Red Men gave Maifest
at Woodlands lake this afternoon The
purpose OF II WIS 10 raise funds for en-
PERTAINING he delegates TO the State meet
ing of the order. which will be held hero
on August ..
W. r. Wilson Of Newark n. j.. supreme
treasurer of the order OF Chosen Friends.
arrived in the city today and registered
az the fremont hotel He was called on
by members of the local councils and
shown about the city,
r. i GODDARD Mexican vice consul and
drawback agent With headquarters OF Port
Arthur and Sabine Pass YES in the city
today ilo il considerably interested in
shipping and called on some of tue Lead
Ing shipbrokers while here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
HOTEL ARRIvALs.

At the fremont j. Bowling. Kansas
City; r. r. McCox. Z. s. A.; Dr. Longino,
city; j. G. Boone New York: r. S. john
son, New Orleans: Clayton Harrington.
Texas: M. N. Cain, Smithville; Charles
Lowell and wife. Dallas w p Rogers. Jr..
r. 7 Lacy, Houston; r. p Boyd, Reading
w. ]. Swinford Houston; Charles T. Car
ter, New Orleans Harry r. Hoffer, Roch-
ester Arthur G. Smith and wife Port AR
thur; W. II. Cornell and wife. Omaha W.
A. Bradford, New York II. r. Ledbetter
and wife Ardmore, l. T.; Fred Ward, ST.
Louis; Allen b. Marsh and WIFE Atlanta,
Ga Edward Anderson. Eureka Springs,
Ark; J. i. Fowler. Tenth cavalry; r.
H. Lawson, Houston; Jack Beall Waxa-
hachie: II. T.. Luckett, Pittsburg, Pa; b.
J. piefendorf Chicago; =. A. Coffin, New
York s. NJ. Whitside, c. p. Johnson, II.
d. Thomason, y. S. A.; r, L. Livermore,
u. T. Goddard. Port Arthur; Mrs. Ella
Brown, La Porte; H. G. Neale. St. Louis;
Mitchell Cohen. New Orleans; Byron VIII
lis, Cleveland; Mrs. A. w. Drew, DR.. v.
S MacNichsls. Charles y. Peck, Nous
ton; e r. Fonts and wife, Rock Creek 7;
w. j. Porter. New York
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
WASHINGTON COUNTY

Burton.--About the same acreage as last
year. About rs per cent has been plant
ed. About so per cent Is above ground.
with perfect stand, Planting late as
compared with last year fully three weeks.
Had an abundance of rain. All &at is
needed now is warm weather in ordev' TO
give the plant vigorous start
Chappell Hill.-The acreage in cotton
will be about same as last year, including
new lands; almost all cotton has been
planted-that to be planted amounts to
but little; all planted Is UP and the stands
are regarded generally as very good;
planting in this section was late as COM
pared to last year--from TWO to three
weeks later: some old land has been laid
aside to rest, but the deficiency has been
filled with new land. Cold weather has
caused the lateness In planting and in
some instances necessitated replanting,
but only TO limited extent,
Brenham--Th closing days of April are
characterized by weather that Is very help
full to the farmers aud the prospects are
that crops will do we'll, unless some I'M
forseen occurrence retards that which is
now growing There have been num-
which had tendency 10 interfere with
crops, Following this the rain has come,
and at present prospects are good Corn
and cotton are both making good progress.
The acreage in this county will be about
the same as last season in the matter Of
cotton, but there Will probably be more
corn planted. Some of the land heretofore
planted in cotton Will be used during the
coming season for corn, but new land has
been broken for cotton. which will mako
the aggregate about the same The town
of Brenham handled nearly $4,000 bales OF
cotton last season. This was a decided
increase over previous years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
Truck Farming in pewitt County.

cuero. Texas, April sp-rruck farming
is beginning 10 show considerable results
In this county. one farmer, Mr. Louis
Koenig. sold $50 worth of vegetables at
one time last week and this was only a
small portion OF his crop and without ir-
rigation. The Buchel irrigated farm Is
sending produce on every day and getting
nice returns.
Quite delegation OF truck farmers will
go TO Beeyille TO the meeting OF the as
ISOLATION this week. With more thorough
organization there seems TO be no question
but what the success OF this branch Of
farming is assured in this section.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
wII,T,IAMsoN COUNTY.

Tutto-The acreage OF cotton planted
this year. MS compared TO last year, VIII
he 10 per cent less. no new ground IN THIS
vicinity; about SO i-3 per cent OF cotton ls
now planted; very ll,tle new cotton up;
stand moderately good; however most
of the cotton was planted the past week
and is lust coming up; the planting Is ten
DAYS later this year than last; the heavy
rain at this place on Thursday and Friday
nut quite inc season in the ground ana
stopped all planting which Will make inc
COTTON about fifteen days late; farmers are
well up with all work, but the recent
heavy rains will give them all they can
do TO keep out OF the grass.
t;ranger--The acreage In cotton this year
IS about por cent short OF what was
planted last year. The decrease would
have been fully 10 to Is per cent had not
SO much of the small grain been killed
during tho winter. The spring has been
dry up to ten days ago, and cotton plant
ing is from one to two weeks later then
last year; however, so per cent OF the crop
has been planted and something like ono
half OF the crop planted Is up TO goou
stand. There is good season In the
ground now and there is hardly doubt
but that good stand of all cotton planted
will be procured. Farmers have had plen-
ty time, and, as rule. the land Is in good
condition for planting. 1t Is fortunate for
the farmers that they are getting GOOD
stand, for there are scarcely enough seed
in the. country to replant.
Bartlett--In submitting report on cot
ton crop OF 1899 as compared with 1898,
will say, after careful inquiry. Il find the
acreage will be as large as that OF 1885,
there is very little, il any, now land being
planted; about 60 per cent OF crop has
been planted; one-half of what is planted
is above the ground; about 90 per cent OF
that above ground is a bad stand; the en-
tire crop Is at least two weeks late; thcre
would have been at least 2h per cent less
acreage this year than last had not the
freeze killed all the oats, and great deal
of the wheat crop being failure. Bartlett
has received for last year to date 1920
bales.
Georgetown--The acreage in cotton
around Georgetown will exceed that OF last
year by 10 per cent. Tho increase is caused
by failure to get a stand in both corn
and oats. which land is being planted in
cotton some of the early planting is now
up and a very good stand, but most crops
are just now being planted The planting
is about two weeks later than last year
The recent rains makes some moisture
near the surface, but the ground under
meath is dry. It will require a heavy rain
fall to make good crops.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
WALLER COUNTY,

BrookshireAcreage in cotton in this
section will compare about the same as
last season, including new lands; there
has been planted about three fourths of
the acreage; about one half is now UP and
good stand; planting this season Is fully
two weeks later than last season From
personal observation and through inquiry,
find that the cotton above ground has
been materially affected by the extreme
cold winds and many farmers are of the
opinion that much of the acreage will have
to be replanted. Many have increased
acreage in corn, which has diminished the
cotton acreage, but the new lands viii
about cover the deficit. This embraces the
Sunny Side. Pattlson and Brookshire sss-
tions
Rempstead.-rhe cotton acreage, in spite
OF promises made to reduce, Is per cent
larger than last year; the increase comes
mostly from new lands put in and bottom
plantations, who have cleared hundreds
of acres of timber and put in cotton; ;
nearly il not all the cotton has been
planted and the stand is reported to be
good; on account of the inclement wealth
er planting has been twelve days, In some
cases as much as twenty days, late. 1t is
probable that farmers would have adj
hered TO the reduction of cotton acreage
theory but for the unparalleled cold spells,
which killed hundreds of acres OF oats,
which subsequently were put in cotton.
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TRAVIS COUNTY.

Austln--About 5 per cent increase in
kton acreage; so per cent Of 1t planted;
be worth mentioning Is yet up, owing
Hong protracted drouth 80 per cent late
bd soaking rains will be needed in the
Inths OF July and August, in order to
Ike good crop, but worms Will large
appear in consequence; methods for
Dir destruction, of course. can be had,
Itch if followed up, and having the
ms aforesaid-which owing to the late
fs In planting is absolutely necessary
y insure a crop proportionately to the
feage planted.
Nanor--After thorough inquiry find
the lowest there will be decrease Of
Hper cent in cotton acreage; practically
the cotton is now planted, there may
4 10 small patch occasionally yet to plant;
put 10 per cent of the cotton is up and
h. good stand the planting was later
~ usual on account of dfouth and cold /;
aspects at this time all that could be
fscted and generally speaking farmers
satisfied. We are having occasional
ewers. which will benefit the growing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
Alvin LncnIr.

Alvin. Texas. Aprl 20, -Messrs Address,
Pore. Bachus. Bishop Dickinson. Virgins
and RayEor. all ot Fannin county. Texas, ar
rived here few DAYS ago and are looking
over tho Alvin country today. with view OF
locating.
Major ". NJ Bush is on visit to his old
homo In Fannin county. Texas.
Miss Ida McDavitt's elocution class will
give an entertainment on Friday May 5. at
tho Mundine Hall.
The Brazoria county teachers institute 10 IN
session here TODAY. A number of teachers
from all parts of the county and some from
Galveston and Harris counties are In attends
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01

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WHARTON COUNTY.

Wharton-There will be a slight de-
crease in the cotton acreage; 90 PER cent
is planted; all up, stand iirst-class; the
season late, all the way from three to
five weeks, due to lack OF rain at the
right time; there has been only 10 to IL
per cent decrease IN cotton acreage this
year. compared with last, the highest es-
innate places the decrease at 10 per cent
There has been some diversified farming
in the county this year and even this has
been greatly exaggerated II was the in
tention 10 plant 500 acres IN ribbon cane
for next years seed; the planted acres viii
barely reach half that number. This was
principally due TO lack of sufiiciency 81
seed cane purchasable In this section:
labor was aiso scarce and some os tho
seed not hrst-class; noticeable Increase
10 acreage OF Irish potatoes. sorghum ana
millst: all things considered the crope,
though late, are fairly hrEt-class. due "a
fertility o. soil
ri csmpo-Ten PER cent less acreage
IN cotton 30 rsr cent OF II IL planted
80 per cent above ground. stand good