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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
WILL SIGN OR VETO IT.
Governor Not Yet Determined as to the
Huntington Bill.
HOUSE Will PASS APPROPRIATIONS BILL
ny Tussday, n Is Beiteved-There
wDi Then Remnin Three Inn
portunt Measures.

Austin Texas. April 3o.--The ten days
allowed the governor by the constitution
in which TO dispose Of the Huntington
grant bill will expire tomorrow. Some
days ago the bill was submitted to the
railroad commission and majority OF
that body (Rcsgan and Storey found moth
ing objectionable therein from commits
sion standpoint The third commissioner,
Mr.. Mayheld did not agree with his coll
leagues in their conclusions, and at the re-
quest OF the governor gave his reasons In
writing for not concurring in their opln-
ion. Since being passed upon by the COM
mission, the bill has been with the attorney
general Who at o'clock this evening
filed his conclusions with the governor
upon the questions OF law involved there
In Said conclusions are to the effect that
there is nothing in the bill to render 1t
objectionable from that standpoint. This
leaves nothing but the question of public
he has not tonight, so he informed Tho
Post correspondent, made UP his mind as
yet upon that subject.
II is the belief In legislative circles to-
night that tho house will be able to dis
pose of its appropriations bill by Tuesday
next. Should this belief prove well
grounded there will be nothing to prevent
adjournment sine die by May 10 at the
latest.
Outside OF the antitrust bill there are
but two other measures of more than pass
ing Importance to dispose OF, namely, the
Confederate pension bill (Which has passed
the house and gone to the senator, and the
bill declaring the giving of rebates by rail
road agents felony (Which has passed
the senate and gone to the house,.
There are no new developments in the
race for the vacant supreme court Justice
ship except that tho name OF 1uliy A.
Fuller OF San Antonio has, within the past
twenty-four hours, been suggested IN con
nection with the honor. Governor Sayers
has high opinion OF Mr.. Fullcr's ability
as lawyer, and regards him as an avail
able men, but 1t need surprise no ono II
Judge r. r. Brooks OF the Twenty sixth
district court is appointed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
sTAPLEs COUNTY.

staples.--The acreage in cotton this year
about the same as last year; the acre
|ge in wheat Is offset by new land in cot
bn by the close OF this week al least
NO thirds Of the cotton VIII be planted;
fair per cent OF the cotton planted -
|hoye ground and looks well; no insects
|reying on 1t yet on account of drouth
etton planting has been from two TO
bree weeks later this year than last year.
In ordinary shower of rain fell in this
ection on the 9th OF this month, which
elieyed the drouth situation some; on the
Eth and 18th considerable more rain fell.
ben on ahe goth there fell a gronnd-soak-
j and tank-iillcr; the outlook Is every way
hvorable for crops OF all kinds EXCEPT oats.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
Residence at u,,i.boro.

Hillsboro, Texas, April So,-A residence
OF j. W. Howell, occupied by w q. Car
A;S0 this morning. The fire was discov-
cred by Mr., Carroll in the dining room
ceiling paper. He began tearing the paper
of, but the high winds only famed the
names faster aud he had barely timo to
wake his wife and save few things
His furniture had 5000 insurance on IT,
The house was worth $1,000 and Insured
for $1,000. 1t required hard work 20 save
adjoining houses on account of the high
winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01

raising cotton exclusively 10 this county.
10 be sure OF some cash In the fall they
plant what they must. bat have increased
The acreage in tobacco about 80 per cent,
MS tho raising Of tobacco was tried last
year and found to pay better than cotton,
as 1t finds ready sale. in Woodville. where
they have established factories.
operations arc very Backward; people very
Respondent about the prospects.
Commemorative acreage OF cotton this
year VIII be 20 per cent less than that OF
last year. About % par cont OF the acreage
proposed to bo planted in cotton this sca-
son has already been planted, and some IL
coming up. Owing to the late cold Weather
cobton planting in this section Is two weeks
later than that Of last year, Because OF
the recent heavy rains bottom lands are
yet too wet to plow and It Will be two
weeks before farmers VIII finish planting
cotton
woodvillc.--No increase in The acreage:
about 30 per cent planted oae-hsif Of
cotton Is above ground, planting about
two weeks later than last year on account
OF cold, wet weather; the people In this
section arc turning their attention 10
other crops on account OF low price In
cotton; many farmers are substituting the
culture OF tobacco in place OF cotton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01

Trinity. Texas. April s0.--Mrs. s. 9.
Holland has purchased the Many hotel.
Just west OF the international and Great
Northern depot. and will take charge Of
same tomorrow. May I, This is consid-
cred one OF the best pieces of hotel prop.
erty in this section. but has been unoccu-
pied since the death OF Mr.. William Cam
eron, who came in control OF 1t Just few
days before his sudden death and since
which time the Cameron estate have been
unable to rent IT,
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TRINITY COUNTY.

trinity .-Acreage about the same; about
third has been planted about one
fh Of the cotton planted is up stand;
biting about three weeks late, due TO the
fness OF the spring; there is probably
Ter cent increase in general acreage in
vicinity this year compared with last,
to the influx of immigration, but the
corners are planting potatoes, peas,
pstoes. etc. instead of cotton.
froveton.--An increase in acreage Of
Put . or 10 per cent; about so per cent
pied: the first to come up was a poor
pd, the later good stand; planting
1nt month late: the season is about a
pth late some OF the corn first planted
fe such poor stand that 1t was plowed
land cotton put in its stead which ac-
pits for an increased acreage: the late
= and heavy rains have been truly dis
Paging. though farmers are buoyant
hopeful and working with vim; the
fess of the present crop will depend on
pmer rains: should the usual June
|uth show 10 there will be but little
p made. though there is every pros
II for good cotton yield.
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WALKER COUNTY.

Phelps-Cotton acreage is about the
same as last year and is about so per cent
planted. which is ten to fifteen days later
than last spring; some cotton up and
stand is very good; farmers feel that they
have lost nothing by not having more
planted on account of the late spring and
recent cold spells. They think that cotton
planted now will soon be ahead of that
that is already up.
Riverside. Acreage is about the same as
last year. Three-quarters of the crop Is
in the ground. That up shows good stand.
Planting from three 10 four weeks late.
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CHARGED WITH RAPE
warrant Alleges Violation of a /;
Near-0Ih CHILL

wharton Texas, April 90 DEPUTY sher-
IN George stanford IS highly commended TO-
DAY for his otficerike conduct in arrestinr
and bringing him 10 the county seat ana
placing him In isil. Sam Lamb was ARE tea
upon warrant issuing cut Of Justice Rowsn's
court IN ~ Campo. charging him with the
serious crime of rape on little cirl 7 wars
old The details OF the crime are too vile
Tor print so much so that II stirred that
community TO high pitch In a desire 10
take vengeance on the prisoner He acted
promTly,. placed the prisoner IN a. vehicle
and hastily brought him to the iail at Whar-
ton. - ~ y ~'
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Meninslti- in TWO ramiI,e..

Paris. Texas. April 2s.--Mrs. Hinch. wife
OF farmer on Emberson Prairie. died sud
denly Wednesday from supposed paralysis
Just after returning from visit TO her sons
ed and Frank. near Roxton. Frank was taken
was taken sick and died Yesterday
The attending physician pronounced It mon
nights All OF the members OF his and his
brothers families have been stricken and
there are not enough well ones TO wait on the
sick.
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zAvALLA cotyNTy

Batesvillo--There has been no cotton
planted IN zsvalla county, this year; the
acreage planted in cotton last season -.ss
loo per cent better than 1t will he this
year; no general facts bearing on the sub
Jeci IN mana Not more than one-hslf Of
an inch of rain in the past wear crons
were a failure last year and pothjnp hss
been planted this year.
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VAN zANnr cnIfNrY.

Canton.--Therc is reduction OF about
Is per cent In the acreage of cotton this
year. as result there is larger acreage
in corn. oats and wheat: not more than
rs per cent OF the cotton has been plant
ed vet. and none to amount to anything is
above the ground the planting is at least
ten days later than last year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
ISLAND CITY NEWSlTEMS
The State Cinuers' Association Will Meet
tuesday.
NEGRO TROOPERS WERE GIVEN 4 BANQUET
BY che co,orcd Citiscrs-rbey viii
soii for cuba rodny-Nesro
Accidcntnlly shot.

Galveston, Texas, April 80. The third
annual convention Of the State Cotton Gin
ncrs' association will meet In this city on
Tuesday, May :, FOR a two days. session.
The Indications are for a large attend
ance, The fremont hotel has already had
requests for number OF rooms to be re-
served for tho occasion. the INQUIRIES
coming from all up the State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
AccidenfnIIy KiIled nim.eIf

Paris. Texas. April 2s.--wash Thomas. dep
uty sheriff Of Wolf county. chcctsw Nation,
accidentally killed himself at AlikehIe by
dropping his pistol TO the floor The bullet
entered the abdomen and came out al the
back Of his neck
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
WOOD COUNTY.

Winsooro--cotton acreage about same al
last season; about seven -eighths already
planted some up. with very good stand:
planting at least two weeks later: cold
nights lnjuring plant some The crop is
generally backward, but with the present
season in the ground, and II the nights
get warm, it will grow rapidly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01

planting TWO 10 three weeks earlier on an
average
Louise About 30 per cent less acfesse,
no new land taken in, Is pes cent ~ u II
planted and 80 per cent OF Il Up; 10 per
cent was rcpiaptcd.
whar.cn--c'utinn acreage this year 10
per cent less; now planted, 20 per cent;
four-Hftha up and tbs stand is good, but 10
twenty days late
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WILSON COUNTY.

Floresville--Acreage will be 10 per cent
less; about two-thirds OF the crop is in
the ground; SO 1-3 per cent of the entire
acreage is above ground and the stand is
fairly good; planting is about two weeks
late; about 80 la per cent OF the entire
acreage. which was in the ground during
the last heavy rains. will have to be re-
planted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
srnR1ING cnIrNrY.

Sterling City.--Tifty per cent increase In
ptton acreage. 10 per cent Of which has
zen planted; none above ground; planting
ten days later. There will not be more
ban $50 acres of cotton planted in the
punty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01

Fort Worth. Texas, April so.--A ccns
signment of 800 head of beef cattle we're
shipped from here to Pensacola, Fla. yes
terday From that point the stock will
be exported to Havana. The shipment
was made by Clarence Simpson for his
father, who has the contract to furnish
the government beef for the American
army in Cuba. Mr.. Simpson has been
making weekly shipments OF about 500
head.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
wInRAnnrR couNrY

Vernon NO cotton has hsen planted;
The spring has heen backward and farmers
have not yet decided what they vii do as
to cotton. am OF the opinion. however.
that larger acreage than ever before VIII
be planted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
TARRANT COUNTY.

Fort Worth.--Neil P. Anderson of this
|ty Is among the heaviest buyers of cot
IN In Texas He says that the acreage
|his year will compare fayorably with
bat Of last season, possibly a little less,
hd that about. IS per cent Of the proposed
freage was already planted. None of the
ftton is above the ground as yet, as the
lanting compared with last year was about
be week late.
iCrowley-Cotton acreage is about so per
INT less than last year, including new
|nds, about 30 per cent proposed to be
(anted In cotton is already planted; no
fw cotton up yet; planting about same
lme as last year. Cotton acreage re-
@lced on account of low price; some
IND planted in wheat and oats and corn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
snMrRvnI.I. cntINrY.

Glen Rose Acreage in cotton 1892 viii
y probably 10 per cent less than crop OF
Eos apo 1T one-hsif OF crop planted de-
). In planting caused By continued dronth
I this section; none up as yet, planting
tiIl be later fifteen days.
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barn and Feed Rurncd.

Terrell Texas. April a9.--Andy Able's
barn was burned last night few miles
northeast of Terrell He had several hun
dred bushels OF corn and other feed In
The building. Loss estimated at $500: no
insurance
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01

81 cent d above The ground, showing
fs,r ssSnd: the planting vas few
[seks late this year. owing TO the late
br,nr. but farmers say this viii not ef-
RI. me general crop which has very
Eomisins outlook The ground has had
|lenty of rain and is in fine shape to make
big crop this year
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
n rHr BABY IS currINu rEnrH

be sure ANA use that old and we'll tried
remedy. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Ter children tsething. II spothcs The child
softens the gums. sllays all pain, cures
wind colo. and Is the best remedy Tor
Aarrhoea.
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no The Memory of Frank Doremus.

Fort Worth. Texas April so.--The news
paper workers here met today and passed
resolutions upon the death OF Frank Dore-
mus. late OF the Dallas News There were
present some twelve members of the
press.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
House Burned al c,cburu.

Cleburnc, Texas. April 2a.--The place
OF resort known as GoldIe Ramseys was
burned last night House and contents in
sured for $500. Both were total loss.
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sTEpHENs COUNTY.

Neutrality-suspicious. the same acreage.
Dry little increase, II any; not more than
per cent has been planted and none Of
Is up; planting late from two to three
Ieeks.. caused by continued cold and dry
leather.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
lei Campo Notes.

III Campo Texas. April 3o,---work has com
msncsd on the brick house OF Holloway &
Hefner and when ccmpleted will be an orns-
rnent TO our growing town,
Crcr prospects hne; corn was never batter
atthis season OF the wear,
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UpsHuR COUNTY.

Cllmer.--ln this county acreage will DO
cut 20 per cent 30 per cent is planted the
stand is very poor; entire crop is late COM
pared to last season about three weeks.
Farmers are turning their attention large
ly to other interests. many are planting
very little and some none this prevails
among the better class OF farmers, no
favorable weather to either cotton or corn
in this county yet.
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TYLER COUNTY.

lockland. Acreage is 20 per cent less
Il planted last season; 30 per cent plant
stand Is bad 10 per cent to be re-
nted: planting 20 days later than last
Z Wet season; great many planting
Deco.
Parre 1.-The cotton acreage will be
pced 10 per cent this year; no new land
beeh Planted about rs per cent OF the
fage) has been planted and most q II
n IL good stand tho chanting vas not
karly as last year hy q or twelve days,
farmers have abandoned the idea OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
TAYLOR COUNTY

{Abilene.-The acreage in cotton will be
3cTeased about 10 per cent in this county,
ertly owing to new land being put in
pltivaton; about one-half is now planted.
very small per cent is above ground,
the spring was very late and the ground
~. Cotton was and viii be planted on
fual time. A fine season in the ground;
be rains over the entire county, which
Pill start the cotton to growing off nicely.
the weather has turned warm for the
Est time this spring.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01

PARIS. -Dayiight robberies have been
very numerous during the past week; one
arrest has been made.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
NEGRO AccIpENTA1LY KlLLEp.

dentally shot and seriously wounded his
brother. James Hillman, aged 20. this af-
ternoon. The accident occurred at their
home on Avenue x, between Seventh and
Eighth streets. Tho weapon used was a
3s-caliber revolver. The hall entered near
the right temple and ranged downward
Young liillman was sent to the Sesly hos
pital for treatment.
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rom GREEN COUNTY,.

fssn Angelo.-There is a decided decrease
the acreage of cotton in this county.
)mparing this year with last and former
bars. Perhaps no falling off ON upland
dry land FARMS" but our best authori-
rs estimate decrease OF 80 per cent on
frigable farms. Planting is late, con-
Pquent upon the cold and dry season-later
Ian that OF previous years. Very little of
hat Is planted is up. Last season some
tbnting (most OF it, was done in March
hero were about 800 bales ginned in
Nm Green county OF last years CROP
Ikich It is estimated, averaged one-half
ale per acre. Most of it was grown by
'rigstion; but most of these farms have
bpndoned this crop. substituting alfalfa
qhnson grass, oats, corn and sorghum.
Ne crop OF 1S97-9S Zone CROP marketed
NSan Angelo was about 5000 bales, which
3me mainly from Coke, Concbo and Men
q counties. But the crop Of last year
3as-9a) marketed here was scarcely half
Nthat of the previous year.
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TITUS COUNTY.

Mount Pleasant.--About the same acre
he, including the new lands; 30 per cent
It planted: the stand is good; planting
9te about two weeks. While there has
pen no increase In cotton acreage there
Bs been large increase in grain and
ther food products and fruit and vege-
Ables for market. 1t is hard to tell this
4rly anything about the outlook, though
q point of rains and good season in the
found this county. has been favored.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
EX-SENATOR BEAI.T.,

Jack Beall who served four years us a
member OF the State ucnate from Ellis
county, spent Sunday in Galveston. He
came down last night and returned north
this afternoon.
Senator Beall is best known by his ops
position to the uniform text book BILL q
measure that passed the Twenty-nfth leg
islaturc aftor long debate. II was due to
his great fight that an amendment WAS
adopted excmpting citicc OF 10000 rnpula'.
ton and more from the provisions or the
bill In his chief speech against the bin
senator Beall did not yield the iloor for
two days. He is 4 very slow and DELHI
crate speaker and did not find IL difficult
To keep his feet for that length of time.
He did not speak TO empty seats, either,
for 10th The friends and the opponents OF
the bill turned out In force, we'll knowing
that Bcal would strike some hard blows.
and that II, under his arraigament Of
facts IL should stili raSs, that the thing
had vitality enough to pull u through.
This speech WAS reported in full. printed in
Pamphlet form and distributed among tho
members,
Between Senator Beall and Senator Ross
OF Lamar county there existed waYm
bond of friendship, and hiring short
sreech by the latter on ono occasior he
looked around at the vacant aeat OF his
friend and humorusly inquired n tho
senator from Ellis was still standing with
the senator from Lamar" on the pending
proposition. Senator Deall was out OF the
city at the time, but on reading the re-
marks OF Ross In the papers noxt day he
wired his friend c. o. D. that tho senator
from Ellis was still standing with the
senator from Lamar
II cost Ross 56 cents to nay for that
telegram, but he was satisfied when he
found out that thoy were stIll together.
CoLoRED TROOPERS BANQUETED.
The United states transport Logan ar
rived here this morning one day late.
from Savannah, and anchored at pier rs.
She is here for the purpose OF transporting
six troops OF the Tenth United States
cavalry to Santiago dc Cuba and will sail
tomorrow forenoon for the little Cuban
isle.
The soldiers came yesterday, but owing
to the delay of the transpm no attempt
was made to get away today
This afternoon the coloreG citizens of the
town gave their soldier friends banquet.
1t was served in the cast end of pier 30
at 4 o'clock, and besides plenty of good
things to eat there were speeches and mu-
sic TO satisfy all large crowd of white
people, attracted by the novelty OF the
event, were spectators and enjoyed them
selves.
rho Logan will return TO Galveston AZ
soon as possible, ms the remaining six
troops OF the Tenth cavalry are under orr
ders to be here not later than May 10.
They are going 10 Cuba also.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03
Grateful.

Gratitude has been defined as "a
lively sense of favors to come" Like
most cynical utterances upon life and
conduct, the measure of truth it holds
is not 50 absolute as to make it stand
ard for universal application. Here is
case in point: When the Klondike
fever was rifest, New Yorker, out of
work, penniless and respondent,
touched the sympathies of generous
friend who gave him an outfit and suffi-
Gent money to reach the gold fields.
The New Yorker prospered, and re.
turned home recently to find his bene-
factor dead, and his widow and chill
dren impoverished.
At once and without solicitation he
not only returned his friends gift and
the cost of the outfit, but bought and
presented to the widow a small house;
and here, happy with her children, she
has taken up the trade of dressmaking,
relieved from the anxieties of the flu
ture. Gratitude is not yet an extinct
yirtue.-Youth's Companion.
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to be seen on it. The ordinary is only
"reminiscences, but once a year it has
an outing and for brief few hours
lords it over the lowly safety that dis
placed it as favorite. That is the first
Sunday in November when the Chicago
Cycling club has it's annual ordinary
run, when for the sake of old times the
club members mount the ancient relics
and ride to Pullman.
Asillustratingt the material and work.
manship put in the g. o. o., the accom-
panying picture shows what it will
stand. On the last run, while the wheel
men were eating their dinner, some of
the bad boys of the town piled the high
wheels in heap. Then one of the riders
clambered up to the top, and, to show
the strength of the machines, stood on
his head on the heap. There were $4,-
600 worth of bicycles-at their retail
price-in the bunch, and when the
wheels were untangled it was found
that not even spoke was broken.-Chi
cago Daily News.