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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
TO SECURE A STATE PENSION
EVIDENCE OF SERVICE MAY BE Sc
CURED BY DEPOSITION.
Witnesses Without the County of
Residepce and without the state
May Thus Give Testimony.

Austin, Texas, June 1.-THE comptrol-
ier's department is sending out the fol-
lowing to all county judges of the State /.
The attention of the department has
been directed by several county judges to
the fact that applicants for pensions are,
In many cases, unable to make proof Of
service in the Confederate army by wit
nesses residing in the county where the
applicant resides.
In all such cases you are most rasnsct :
fully advised as follows:
Where an applicant for a nension under
the Confederate pension law can not make
tne necessary proof OF service In the Con-
Iederate army by witnesses within tha
county where such applicant resides-and
IN which county the application is pendlnp
this department holds that the applicant
may, by dispositions, taken INV sirtue al
lnterrogatorles framed under the direction
vi the county Judge with whom the appli-
cauon is nied, and with cross interroga o.
res oy such county Judge II he desires
II, secure suoh testimony from witnesses
VINO reside without ihe county of the rest
dence OF the applicant. or without this
state II Is believed further. that the tes
tmony OF witnesses residing within the
county OF The applicant residence my he
secured by the same mode OF procedure
wnen Tor any reason Seemed good and
sutneient by the county Judge. such a
course is deemed necessary by such Of
II Is not believed, however. that ex-parte
aihdaylts would be compliance with or
tulhllment OF the intention and meaning
OF the law.
In all cases where tue proof OF Service
Is secured by dispositions. especial care
should be exercised by the county judq c
mat interrogatories be so prepared that
me answers thereto will establish clearly
the Identity of the applicant.
J. II. Curl,
Acting Conntrollar
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wnller count, Melnn orn,.er.

Brookshire, Texas, June 1.-THE Melon
Growers association met yesterday and
organized by electing W, W. Bains chair
man. p. NJ. cuuy, secretary, and w. S.
Do2ier, treasurer
Tho following members were present
W. w. Baips, P NJ, Cuny, w. S. Dozier.
Q. G. Watson, W. f. Donald, A. j. Jordan,
Samuel Williams. j. L, Endicutt w. %
Smith and John c. Brookshire.
\ committee was appointed to e.ufer
with other growers and secure their co.
operation in the sale and shipment Of
melons.
Ihere are aout 200 acres planted, and
buyers would find II to their ADVANTAGE in
purchasing here.
Messrs w f. Donald and w. e. Smith
shipped one car Friday to Minneapolis.
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II Is the earnest wish OF the writer to
spread this idea among those who long
TOR change from the hot lowlands to the
bracing mountain country.
The following rates cover transporta-
ton. board and lodging at the Chautauqua
grounds ana admission to all Of the as
sembiv features and summer school class
es, Snecial features like lessons in art,
elocution. music Except the grand Choir
u.s., cooking, etc. are extra
Within 100 miles OF Fort Worth this
one price for all Is $4,000 for adults. chill
dren from IL to Is years s73. 75 and chill
dren from to IL years $46.50 Within
200 miles OF Fort Worth for adults $500
and children in proportion. And similar
prices prevail according to the distance
from Fort Worth for all OF the State of
Texas, This. as remarked last year. is
as cheap as to stay at home. As cheap in
money, but vast and Vital economy In
strength and vigor to the worn out teach
err. the housekeeper and the student
One piiiful little story has reached my
cars OF girl, viii not reveal the name
OF the Texas town whore she lives. who
has written to know II there is not some
sort OF work she can do about the as
sembiy or dining hall to earn her way
to the delightful privileges OF the climate
ana Institution. | do not know whether
the MANAGEMENT has made any provision
for her or not but / truly hope they may
And 10 all others who long to come. NAV
II be so provided
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Death of Ills Injuries

commerce Texas, June 1.-THE Irish
man John Curry, who was mentioned
Few DAYS ago as being found in an uncon-
seious condition, died this morning, never
haVingbecome conscious. An autopsy was
mace this morning and while there was
no fracture in the Uranium, there was ex
uraVasation OF blood between the outer ana
lnner memuT anes OF the brain (dura mater
anu PA materl' covering space of near
IN S inSnes "a diameter. II appears that
~ uilheuity - min fell on the iron rail
OIL the railroad and afterward : alked or
and was not seen any more until next
morning, when he was found in a lot near
by, as stated. 'N'
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Beaumont, Texas, June 1s.--At . o'clock
this morning fire destroyed the home Of
Mr.. VIII holland, in the Southern Pacific
railroad addition. The house was located
beyond the waterworks mains and the
IRE department, though It went to the
scene, was helpless. The house and con-
tents, including $500 in money. burned.
The loss is estimated at $1,000; insurance
$1,000. The fire is supposed to have start
ed from Kerosene lamp, which had been
left burning during the night.
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RELIGIOUS.
Sid VILLA ms Revival Closed,

Mckinney, Texas, June 17.-Ilvangellst
sid Williams closed his great revival at
the Baptist church here last night ane
iett this morning for San Antonio to rest
orlehy at his home before engaging in
MS next meeting, which is scheduled TO
begin at Cleburne June 49, From Gle
bulne he viii so to Farmersville to no d
meeting. During his meeting just closed
here Rev. Williams rececled 40 new mem
bers into the Baptist church, besides being
instrumental in bringing about the con-
version of about 100 others who have not
yet united with any church. Singer Brow.
did not accompany Rev. Williams to San
Antonio, but remained to conduct the
singing at tomorrow's services at the Bap-
tlst church, where the pastor, DR.. e. e..
King, will do the preaching and admins
ter the rites OF baptism to a,Anumber of
candidates
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colmesneil, Texas. june :. esurss :
Chambers OF the PresOs ,s..sosis tssi'
Troupe preached at the
here en- wednesday night :, he pr
cette mill, was IN W ~ Tovn Blun
DR.. A. F. Matthews % ~
here Monday. -. uonisy
Miss Emily sapp lsl. =, trinity. -,
her mother. who resides anaing the -
Miss May Griffin is speA -
at Warren. ~, smith Of ~ ,.,I
Messrs. Albert and IN M acss pr
EFT are in Colmesueh 'n ~
cattle. an 10 hr 80 \
II. NJ. Fleming went ~ reufn''s
place, at Hampton, Mon'TTs uesdJ.
his home, at Beaumont
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

Like al other republican papers, the Omaha
Pee carries its gall with il. Tho Bee says:
The silver trust is evidently no more phil
anthroplc than any OF the other trusts--wit-
ress the closing Of the smelters in Colorado
and the throwing Of 5000 employees out OF
work" Why were the smeIters closed? For
one reason oniy-,hat OF the dullness OF the
silver market, made so by the gold standard
4ea's rms eas practice OF the republican party.
" cafhsIlie " taAs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

Lockhart, Texas, June l7,-The colorad
people OF Lockhari, Prairie Lea. Martini
dale, Reedville, Dale Sunset. Brieht's
Chapel, Union HILL silent Valley ana St.
Johns colony Will celebrate the i9th( next
Monday at Lockhart, with grand picnic
ana oratorical entertainment The prin.
elple address OF the day will be delivered
by Rev. Moses Smith OF Austin, ana A
number OF local orators will have their in
Ihe county commissioners court has
t oeen "a session during the past week, sit
ting as a board Of equalization of taxes
Tho work Of the tax assessor was very
carefully gone over, and over 800 rendl-
lions were raised in valuation.
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woman's missionary socicty.

Corsicana, Texas, June 1S--The wo-
mans Foreign Mission society of the
Methodist Episcopal church Of the North
Ennis today and a number OF Corsicanians
are in attendance upon the annual ses-
sion, Mrs. J, p. Mussett OF Frost the
conference corresponding secretary; Mrs.
NJ. S, Read OF this city, district secretary
OF Corsicana district and Mrs. A. c. Lee
son, as delegate from the Corsicana
church, are in attendance
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

The Chicago News has an editorial In which
Il expatiates upon the increased trade already
established between this country and Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines. 1t shows in
figures to It's own satisfaction that It Is almost
double. The News did not stop to think that
these goods were shipped there to feed the
army and to supply the wants OF Americans
who have followed the army. Yet such is
unquestionably the case. Had the war never
been the goods would have been purchased
az home and freignts saved
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
Residences AZ Woodvillc.

Woodville Texas, June 1S,-Mr Lon
Heller who is in the employ of the South
ern Paciac Railroad company, as tank
man at this place, lost his residence and
all OF its contents about o'clock Satur-
day morning. Evidently the work of an
ineendlary, as there had been no fire in
the house the evening before
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

ciehurne' Texas. June 17.--Mrs, Fannie
rackett, miiliner, fIed trust deed yes
terday' making II. b. Burr trustee. Ma
than a Lanheimer OF Dallas and Lewis
Tukash Mercantile company Of 81. Louis
are named In the deed for amounts re-
spectiyely, s6Oo55 and $685. Mrs. Tack
cit came to cleburne from Hillsboro a
few months ago.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
MELON SHIPMENTS.
Believed bee County's SrvI
VIII Bring 100000.

Beevllle. Texas, June 1s-There
lis no abatement in the ship
ment Of of watermelons from
this section. Cars are being
loaded night and day, and full
train passes up the road every few
hours !. The yield of the crop far
surpasses the eanguine estimates OF
the most enthusiastic raisers. and
1t is only possible to reckon the
revenue It will bring into this coun-
try by saying the amount will
crowd very closely one hundred
thousand dollars. The melon acre.
age next year will be limited only
by the capacity of the farmers to
plant and cultivate
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
Knishts of Honor Decoration Day.

Corsicana, Texas, June rf'--Corsieaus
lodge No, 9s2, Knights of Honor, observed
Decoration day this afternoon with appro-
PIRATE exercises at Oakwood cemetery
whore the graves OF twenty-five comrades
who have answered the call OF the Great
supreme Dictator on high were strewn
with flowers by loving hands. The exer-
oises, interspersed with sacred music, wero
deeply impressive.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
TRIAL OF BARTLETT,
Rape Cnse Comes up In Ellis County
TnunN.

Corsicana. Texas. June 1S,--The trial
of Warren Bartlett. the negro boy who
criminally assaulted the little 0-year old
daughter OF W. A, Thedford near Rice in
this county on June /, win be called IN
the district court of Ellis county tomorrow
morning and a large delegation OF wit
nesses Including nearly every officer Of
Navarro county have been subpoenaed
to appear before the court at Waxahachie
tomorrow morning. This promises to
prove speedy trial. Bartlett is l6 years
old.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
Ell caMpo NOTES.
First shipment Of cnpt,Io

mers Arc on Gunrd.
~ campo Texas. June 1.-THE frs, car
OF cantaloupes ever shipped from this
pace goes cut next Thursday; regular
shipments OF melons will follow. Mr.. R
the 27th. A'ou'
ana an en,husiastie meeting OF the farmers
hon.s eu ,h1t men was held az the opera
weeye. - ai'erhoon to discuss the boil
ne uplands, tho farmers nrnn1sd p. ~ On
time to destroy them propose 70 De IN
@r' j. D. Holloway called the mss.,nv
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

Dallas, Texas, June is.-Sheriff cabel
was tonight notified tina, the iewelry store
Of J. D. Curfman Of Garland. twelve miles
from Dallas. was burglarized last night,
Practically the entire stock OF goods was
carried away. No arrests.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
Christian revival Knufman

Kaufman, Texas, June 1S--The Christian
meeting which has heen conducted by the
Rev. Randolph Clark OF Waco closes today
II has been a very interesting meeting
ana ab Ut eight members We're added TO
the Christian church here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

A prominent hortculturist OF Ohio tspare
the Mark says that the organization Of hor-
ticultura societies is not the only thing that
kills fruit trees
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Germany is bitterly opposed to a permanent
arbitration board Germany is credited with
keeping her army in pretty good hshtins con-
dltion
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to order. and c. II Royal was elected
chairman and r 9, Hgbec secretary. 1t
was agreed that the mex meeting be held
next Saturday, the 25th, and report re-
suits Mr.. Mally. State entomologist. is
expected to be here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

II that party is kept in power much longer
there will scarcely be silver smeltcr at
work In the country
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Telephone Numbers: s sa.Iss:s 49, ~:

The city.--The Pos, is delivered to any part Of the
city by carriers, per month. $500; three months
5000; six months 5000; one year. siz.oo.
Nj Theodore Betlng has charge OF the city
circulation ana collecting. Messrs. Theodore
Berine and Chas. Lott are the Authorized
collectors OF all city bills (brth a-vertis
ing and subscription and no money should be
paid to any onr other than those named. unless
special written authority signed by tie business
manager is shown. Al accounts Of any sisc
should be raid BY check in favor OF The iious-
ton Printing Company.
subscribers falling 10 receive The Post regularly
will please notify the ONCE promptly. Evtry
paper is expected to BE delivered not later than
b;so O'Clock 4.
Uuder no eircuni stances will orders given by
employees the office be recognized and
raid or accepted in payment OF accounts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

Princess Helene OF orleans has sold her
paintings and statuary ana put the money
into tho treasury Of the Orleanist cause Poor
Hecncl Why didn't she wait til leap year
and come 10 America and marry the son OF
millionaire? Possibly she gives the Ameri-
can boys credit Tor having more sense than
their sisters when It comes to marrying titles.
Come to think about it, she has good cause
for doing So too
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
sHERIFFs' DEPARTMENT.

Eagle Lake, Texas, June tS.--Look out
for Harry Miller, escaped convict; Ave
feet eleven inches light hair blue eyes,
bald head A. years old reward S25; ar
rest, notify r, II. Underwood, sergeant,
Matthews. Texas,
Brennan, Texas, June ls.-Strayed OF
stolen from Brennan Saturday night.
June II, 1892 one bay horse about or
S years old; no brand; name eur short in
front; had on new red leather $50 saddle.
made by Cook & Co., Brenham, Texas; also
new bride. $40 reward by VIII Richard.
son or d. e. league, sheriff Washington
county.
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THE HOUSTON DAILY POST.
BY THE
Houston Printing Company.

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As SECOND CLASS MATTER
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subscriptions by Maii---DsIly and Sunday Post. one
year. $500; six months. $500; three months
$500; one month, $500.
THE SUNDAY Posi-. one wear. $3.50.
The SnMl-WgERLy posi- Mondays ana Thursdays
one year si.oo; six months. so cents; three
months as cents.
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The DAILY POST. THE SUNDAY POST,
10 Columns. ioSto 71A Coils.
,EMl-w EEKLY POST. VA Coils. per Week
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Foreign offices-Eas,ern business Office az Tribune
building, New York (The S. c. Beekwth Spe-
ia.sgencyl; Western 40, SIhe Rookery) Chi
csgo. THE s. c. Beckwith Special Agency.
Travelling Agents. s. Z. Holland Travelling
Auditor /. K. Holland, 3, B. Throop and j. X
GrIst Travelling Agents.
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Very soon the American navy will have
seven new battleships. 1t is to be hoped
that they will never be used in the unseemiy
business OF territorial acquisition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

With the growing popularity OF the auto
mobile. and our Spanish war over. what Is
to be done with all the old broken down
horses? There will be no huggies or car
riages to work them to- and no soldiers to
cat them. II they did not eat horses in
France such condition would produce a
serious crisis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

Your Uncle Sam has producing country.
The annual output OF petroleum for the world
is estimated at 5O0O0OO.Oo0 gallons. Uncle
Sam furnishes more than half OF this lie
has great country. but shouldn't get the
big head
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

The present generation has no doubt to
great extent forgotten that 10 the early days
OF her history Kentucky was known as the
dark and bloody ground" II she does not
let up ON the killing business the title will
be revived
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

Baron Chrstani. the italian who struck
President Loubet, has been sentenced to
prison for four years. Had the incident taken
place in America he would have paid a ine
In a Justice court
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

rhe Omaha Bee ia evidently out OF Joint
With the school system OF Its city Listen
to 1t; III high school means a school that
is high up in the air. why not build new
Eiffel tower and locate the school rooms on
the ton story2"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

The incubation OF a new cabinet in France
is not as sasy Job as 1t used TO be. For
merly it could be done at one sitting but
now for many reasons Is more difficult.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

Mrs Baker OF Kentucky believes in teacn-
Ing the young idea how to shoot She has
nine sons and is going to raise them to think
their sole duty in life Is to ayengo the death
OF their father Poor hoys There Is a gloomy
future in store for them ana for the COM
munity Ia whicu they ara being reared.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

The state democratic executive committee
of Virginia is not in favor of the election Of
United states senators by direct vote OF
the people, Most likely there are several
senatorial aspirants In the crew and they
fear tho people, The people in turn had
better fear such an executive committee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19

The mayor of Hays City. Kan. is only
% years old, the president Of the board OF
aldermen Is the same age, and the Oldest man
on the board is % It seems that the young
men and the women have taken the Sun
Flower state, many Of her towns being gov
erned entirely by the gentler sex.
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1t is said that Mark Hauna has rheuma-
tism. That's strange Many men claim that
the carrying OF a single buckeye in the pocket
lr a sure specific for that iuslduous disease
It looks like Mark ought to DO proof against
Il with the whole Buckeye state in bis pocket
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Tho Denver Post says that tho fear thai
cattle would be scarce out there this season
on account OF the fearful loss by cold lss
winter has been dispeled; and that there are
an abundance on hand to supply the demand
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-07-30
Piuta War Claims

Not included in the Omnibus bill, have
upon the motion and action of Senator
Stewart, been referred by the US Senate
to the U. s. Court of Claims for settle,
ment.
All persons in any wise intere- ted in
any Of said claims are requested t. write
in reference thereto to the undersigned
who fully understands same, and has haC
much to do with them during many
years last past. JOHN MULLEN,
Attorney at law.
M. 1910 Connecticut Avenue, Wash
in ton City, y. c.
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Notice.

The Improvement Club will sell a
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al the Nevada Business College.
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YOUNG MOTHERS.

Group is the terror OF thousands of young
mothers because its outbreak is 50 agonizng and
frequently fatal Shilohs Cough and tonsump-
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never been known to fs The worst cases re-
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For sale at Nevada Drug Store.
FOR SALE-Five corner lots in the
eastern part of town, Inquire of Mrs
NJ Fox.