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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-16

"Be called me lobster said the man
with the short hair and the hard face.
What did you do?" said the man with the
cigarette fingers. Il made him crawfish. -
Cincinnati Enquirer
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-16
To Cure n Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
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SHORT NEWS STORES.


PARlS-A semi ofaciaI note denies that
siam has coded any territory to France
THOMPSON, Ga.-Biu Emhree a negro,
was hanged here for the murder of Ellis Mar
TN another negro. about year ago.
CUMBERLAND. Md.-Hnward Fraloy and
Henry Lewis were killed aud RAY Lewis was
( injured oy lightning at Torra Ana, ". Va
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. THE Fidelity Build
ihF ana savings union has begun voluntary
iigu'uSuoa, ne officers OF the company feel
| trat the claims may be paid In full
NEW YoRK.-Thc war department has or.
dtred an Investigation into the cause OF the
! explosion att tho Dupont powder works. where
IN Captain c =. Stewart was killed
NEW YORK. william Bailey has been ar
tt,su on Warrants charging him with swim
Vihk. BAILEY has been hOating bonds OF
mN'hloal railroad and mining companies
LONDON, 4 dispatch from Nice saws tnat
" valet 81 inc Earl OF Rathmoro and Kin
S..NVntt Nhte bnthing al Bordighera near
Monte Carlo. was deyoured BY a shark
SAN JUAN. Porto Rieo-Au arrnngor,.,,s
have been completed FOR the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~
z hrst-olass postal system for all OF Porto
hicO Good roads are being built In the in
terror '"u ~
oilcAGo.-Geueral sheridan was retired AZ
commander Of thg Department az mo 80
b. an order issued by the war der1 rt,e,, NJ
cCrson N'""9 a. Al
NEW YORK Sadie Tunic was strucR ~,
Ihbtu'nnk. the bolt being attracted hv a ste.l
rod ~ her umbrella. Her body ana ii,,hs1 80 80
scared as though t1ttooed and her escape from
death IS miraculous ron
KNOXVILLE Tenn-As resnlt q, 4
mountain feud Arthur ana Reason KIN. vs.
osssisla ana killed from ambush by William
officers are ia pursuit "eu' Out
SAN FRANCISCO Two cases ~ sr.,.,..s
.u lipox have appeared ON the United sis,ss
~ 70 centennial. which arrived from Ma
,ld on May l. and one case has manifesfed
ireii on the transport sherman.
At M Nps os, Vile. an attorney. lies
y wounded by three shots fred BIZ 2 y ,os
!, oman named Mabel Birk After wopndi,,s
" ne. Mlss Birk shot aud killed herself.
NN0AVlLLE, Tenn.--A special from Iona.
'0'V' ienn'' reports the burning Of a cabin IN
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COMMISSIONER WILSON'S LETTER.
The Difference Between Genuine and
Counterfeit stamps.


Dallas. Texas. May 3.-Collector Hunt
gave out the following letter yesterday,
which is self-explanatory:
p. b. Hunt, ESQ. Collector Fourth Dis
trict Dallas, Texas.
Washington. D. C., April &c, 1899 Sir;
Referring to seizures Of cigars from Jacobs
Co., factory No S74l, and Kendig's fac
tory. No. i5s Ninth district OF Pennsyl-
vania YOU are informed that as SOS are
the only denominations known 10 have
been countorfelted, you may release the
cigars covered by stamps Of other denom-
nations, which are regular and in the
hands OF innocent holders. Tho cigars
can he left In the custody OF the parties
from whom seized il they are responsible,
pending further action. Seizures should
be reported on form III.
Innocent holders VINO have purchased
cigars and paid for same will he treated
iary, and reasonable offers IN compromise
accepted. Such offer should include pay
mont Of costs, he tax on the cigars and a
nominal sum as specific penalty-to be
made through you 10 This office.
When stamps are undoubtedly genuine,
the cigars may he released without delay.
The distinction between genuine and coun-
terfeit stamps Is this
lighter than that In the genuine, and the
face Of Clay In the counterfeit Is very
much drawn; the lock Of hair on tho right
side OF his head Is very dark in the couu-
terfeit; IN the genuine much lighter
Among the most prominent distinctions
are the diamonds and stars in the word
cigars In the genuine they are very
distinct, while In the counterfeit they are
greatly blurred and in some letters the
diamonds do not appear at all The shad-
Ing at the left of the stamps is much
heavier in tho counterfeit than in the
genuine stamp, due probably to the lighter
color of the paper
In case Of doubt, hold the cigars until
they can he examined by an expert You
can compare the stamps with any genuine
5O's on boxes OF cigars.
Parties owing Jacobs G Co. and W. l..
kendig for cigars purchased should he ad
Vsed not to pay such bills or accounts.
and you will take prompt steps 10 attseh
and hold moneys thus due on account Of
indebtedness to the government for taxes
evaded Consult the district attorney.
Hold The fraudulent cigars IN such eases
until the matter is decided Respectfully
yours, C. W. Wilson, Commissioner.
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UNCLE SANS DANDER UP
American Citizens In Foreign Countries TO
Be Given Protection.
HONDURAS MUST SETTLE THE PEARS CLAIM
Payment VIII BE Enforced IL Neces-
sary-Nicnragun 10 nc Called
Down and Likewise Morocco.

New York, May 3.--A Herald dispatch
from Washington says: There is reason TO
believe that the administration proposes
to use the Pears case and the BlueiieIdi
incident to create respect for the United
states In Nicaragua and Honduras While
1t Is assumed that the governments OF
Honduras and Nicaragua wish to act cor
rectly their subordinates have been guilty
Of petty prosecutions OF American citizens
which In many Instances can not be made
a subject OF official complaint. The state
department is therefore determined to
bring the Hondurans and Nicaraguans to
account.
With this object in view the proposition
OF the Hondursn government that the
Pears case be referred TO arbitration has
been rejected and Minister Hunter mas
been instructed to press for an immediate
settlement Should the 10000 indemnity
demanded be not forthcoming within a
reasonable time a squadron will be ordered
TO Honduras to enforce payment.
On the part OF the navy department a
cause for complaint against Nicaragua
arises out Of the failure to get two cable
grams to Commander Dayton. commanding
the Detroit, now at Bluehelds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
THE STAFF IMPLICATED.
Dreyfus Revision Trial Reveals the Perfidy
Of French Officers.
GEN. MERCER CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP
Destroyed the Original Dossicr. But
Kept Copy-M. Patty du CHM
Made Public the Dispositions.

Paris. May 3sowly but steadily the
net is closing around the French general
staff in the Dreyfus revision inquiry.
General MERCER, who was minister Of
war at the time Dreyfus was condemned
on being called upon by NJ. DeFreycnet
the present minister OF war, to produce the
report regarding the secret dossier which
Lieutenant Colonel du Patty du Clam testi-
fed he had sent to MERCER replied that
he had destroyed II, and he called General
Gonz as witness to the truth OF the
statement.
Unfortunately for Mercier General CONF
had ALREADY testified before the court OF
cessation that although Mercier destroyed
the original he kept copy.
Another anti Dreyfus argument has re-
ceived its death blow. General Zurlinden.
military governor of Paris. and others,
while testifying before the court OF casa :
ton, attached general Importance to the
closing sentence of the bordereau.
Il am starting for the manoeuvers." as
proving the guilt OF Dreyfus and the inno-
cence Of Esterhazy, inasmuch as the staff
practitioners were only notified on August
~ that they would not be required to at
tend the manoeuVers. 1t has now been
proved that this notification was actually
dated March II. Therefore, Dreyfus could
not have written Il am starting for tho
manoeuyers,' in the following August.
II is rumored that II was Lieutenant
Colonel du Patty du Clam himself who
communicated to the Figaro the deposit
tions made before the court of cessation.
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,TALY's MINISTRY RESIGNS.
Interpretations on the Chinese cues.
lion the Rensnm l.iXen.

interpretations on the Chinese Cues
ton the Reason Given.
Rome, May 3.--The Italian ministry has
resigned. The ministry which resigned to-
day was constituted June 30, 1898, as fol-
lows: President OF the council and min
lister of the interior. General Luigi Pei
leaux; minister of foreign affairs, Admiral
Felice Napoleone Canevaro; minister of
the treasury, Pietro Yacchelli minister of
finance, Psolo Carcano; minister Of
Justice and of ecclesiastical affairs, Camille
Finocchiaro Aprile; minister OF war, Cen
eral Alessandro Asinari Di San Marsino;
minister OF marine, Admiral Giuseppe Pa
Jumbo; minister of commerce, Industry
and agriculture, Alesando FORTY; minister
of public instruction, Prof Guido Baccelu;
minister of public works. Pietro Laeo La
cava' minister of posts and telegraphs,
Nunzio Nasi.
Immediately upon the opening of the
chamber of deputies today General Pei
leauN. the premier and minister OF the in
terror, arose and addressed an inattentive
house. He said that in consequence of
interpretations touching the Chinese ques-
tons the government had begun to con-
slider the gravity of the situation The
NHNtt VI yesterday > ueDdte showed a large
majority in the chamber against the min
try's action in China which would be sup
ported by only weak majority There
fore, ne said, there could be no usefulness
result from further discussion.
General Pelleaux said he wondered how
modest commercial initiative in China
could Justify fears of military expansion
in Erythrea. The government, he said.
could not consent to withdraw Italian war
ships from the Yellow sea and therefore,
resigned,
Tire settlement was greeted by loud
murmurs from the leftists
General PelleauX concluded by ANNOUNCE
ing the resignation OF the cabinet.
King Humbert has reserved his decision
relative TO the resignation of the ministry,
but the cabinet will remain in office for
the dispatch of current business
II is understood that the occupation OF
San Nun bay, province of Chekiang China,
will take place Immediately, thus making
it un falt accompli for the incoming
premier
Late this evening report is in circu-
lation that General Pelleaux has already
received an informal mandate to recon
struct the ministry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
THE CAMPAIGN OF 1900.
Mark Hanna win Retain The Republican
Craftsmanship.
DEpEw OUTLINES THE REPUBLICAN POLICY
Platform viii Declare In Favor oi
Expansion and Gold standard
and Against the Trusts.

Cleveland Ohio May 3.--In an interview
here today Hon. Chauncey ". Depew said
that he favored the continuance OF Senator
NJ a. Hanna as chairman of the repub-
lican National committee.
I'm the election OF 1898 Mr.. Hanna
showed skill in conducting the affairs OF
the republican party that has never been
surpassed In the history Of the party, "
said Mr.. Depew. 1T is the policy of the
republican party never to get rid OF a
good leader until it has found better
one"
Speaking OF the campaign of 1900 SEN
ator Depew said the republican party prac-
ticaily would have no opposition.
Bryan has the New York democrats
out of the party and they will not again
get together" he said.
What will be the republican Issue in
1902" was asked.
The platform will reassert everything
the party has ever said and the party
will declare in favor of expansion"
How about trusts"
Undoubtedly the republican party will
adopt plank conforming trusts. iud
also think he democratic party will adopt
similar plank The republicans viii re-
affirm their declaration for the gold stan
dard, and there is no doubt the democrats
will again take up silver
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
LEGISLATIVE.


The senate took up tho Confederate PEN
sion bin, substituted It's own bill therefor,
amended md laid it aside. coucurrcd in
house amendments to Cotton Belt consoli-
dation hill committee favorably reported
ON appropriation for additional per diem.
The house adopted the conference COM
mittee report on the Texas and New or
leans consolidation billj passed with
amendments bill regulating venue Of suits
against Carriers; adopted confidence re
port 90 bin prohibiting hunting on en-
closed lasds; passed bill fixing a punish
ment tor whtccapping; cngrossed I'm
making discrimination by railroad agents
a felony
san Antonio delegation called on the
governor in the interest Of the Katy bill
Mr. Hittrell declared he had no respect
tor tho declarations OF the last democratic
platform
Senate viii likely dispose OF the pension
bill today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
the PHILIPPINE WAR.

Eight n the cantured crew or the York
town orc at t'.linlno headauartsrs at san
lsador md seven are missing
The Filipno ENJOYS have abandoned
pretense and admi that thoy represent
Aauaaldo himself
Arui ado acknowledge thst he will be
oyerpoVered. but SAYS hc viii continue to
hght uuless ne is given pedoe with hoaor
Otis suli refuses to recognize the nsdge
government
Americans are taking adyantaee Of the
luli ia hehtng 70 advance tn ir forces and
get supplies % the frolt
General Macarthur renewed the hghting
by assautng San Tomas. near CalumpIt.
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cEsrEpEs FOR PRESIDENT.
His Mother and Gomez Are Agitat'
ing Such Movement.

.hE Such movement.
Havana, May S.-The future OF Cuba
Will probably be largely influenced by u
woman, Madame Cespedes, whose salon Is
visited by the best known men. not only
Of Havana. but Of the entire island. Cen
eral Maxine Gomez is constant visitor
and welcome guest of this lady and
dimes with her from three to five times a
week
Madame Cespedes is the widow of the
nero OF the ten years war and Yields
great influence with the Cuban leaders
The result OF conversation at Madame
Cespedes salon. it is asserted is that the
first president of Cuba shall he Carlos
Cespedes, son of the war president.
Men like Gomez believe that it Is none
too early TO begin movement in behalf
o. Carlos Cespedes, as they expect that
American OCCUPATION Of the island will
end before next summer and probably nv
April. 1900 1t Is represented that Carlos
G,espedes possesses every quality that is
nNeiy to make him popular with the
masses throughout the entire island. ITs
Is about 40 years old and unmarried.
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HoNoRs ron SAMPSON.
VeneEucihns Wish to Confer tho
order OF the nnat Of nnIi,nr

Venezucihns Wish to Confer the
order OF the bust 81 Bolivar.
Washington, May Minister l.oamls
has Informed the department OF STATE that
he was requested by the minister OF for
eisn affairs Of Venezuela to inform the
department that It Is the earnest desire
Of his government to confer upon Admiral
Sampson and the commanding officers Of
the North Atlantic squadron. who recently
visited la Guayara With him. and also
Commander g G. Todd OF the Wilmington.
the decoration OF the Order OF the Bust
OF Bolivar The Venezuelan government
In this way desires TO express lis cordial
appreciation ot The friendly dlpositlon
evinced by the visit OF Admiral Sampson
and The squadron under his command.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
Local.

Some OF the advantages possessed BY
Houston for TIC location OF a cotton min
here
The meeting to arrange for fall races
postponed to Friday evening.
Delegates 20 the Confederate reunion
convention at Charleston will meet satur.
day TO select a route.
san Jaclpto chapter. Daughters Of the
Reppblic. VIII hold It's annual meeting to-
day
Tho Daughtcrs OF the confederacy viii
commence q honse-to-house canvass to
provide a park and monument.
Inc Rose Feto commences today
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a. M going through 10 Colmesnell MAX.
ing the Southern Pacific connection there
ana returning to Trinity In time 10 con.
neol with the International and Great
Northern No, northbound. A mixed train
W. 90 run daily. except Sunday. leaving
irlntty al a. ma reaching Coimeaneil M
aI.so a m, making the connections there
the International and Great Norlbern CO.. ,
neetion There will also be local freieht
leaving Trinity at 1850 a. m. after Tho
arrival Of International and Great North.
srn NJ II which viii carry PRISONER.
between Trinity and Corrigan.
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December 6; East Texas conference n,
son. Texas, December "A.
Fifth district--Bishop Galloway. Ten,
see conference. Columbia. Tenn, Oct
is; Arkansas conference, SPRING.
Tenn, November Is; Little Rock col
ence. Fordyce. Ark. November 90: VI
River conference. Searcy, Ark, Mover
30; Louisiana conference, Monroe, La.
cember 6.
Seventh district-Bishop Key, 10.
Mission conference. South McAlester, L
December l.
Eighth district - Bishop Fitzger,
Memphis conference. Brownsville, Te
November Is; Mississippi conferel
Vcksburg, Miss. December 49,
Ninth district-Bishop Gambler, M
Alabama conference. Birmingham. A
November %; North Mississippi con.
ence, Greenwood. Miss. November 80;
bama conference. Mobile, Ala. Decer
s; Florida conference. Monticello, r
December 10.
Mexican border mission. conferences
redo, Texas, November q German mis-
conference, Grassyville, Texas, Mover
Q.
At the afternoon session ysstsl
Bishop E. r. Hendricks was appor
fraternal messenger to the British "
leyan conference, which meets In Lou
July, 1900 and DR.. r. r. Hoss as fratt7
delegate to the general conference OH
Methodist Episcopal church, which n'
next year in Chicago.
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Green county. In which two women, Mary and
Ada Harden were burned to death. Crime is
suspected and an investigation Is in progress
NEW YORK. Charles Frohman's new thea
tel has been named the Criterion Ii will BE-
OF ened September with new comedy
which will be followed by Miss Julia Marlowe
In "Barbara Frietchie the Frederick Girl,
hy Claude Fitch.
P1TTSBURG.--Rev Or. Samuel r. Kellogg
ore OF the best known theologians in the coun-
t~y died suddenly at Landour India. where
with two other eminent scholars, he was en-
EaEed IN tryislating the Scriptures into the
Hindoo language
NEW YORk.-The jury in the case of Theo-
dore 3. Willis, formerly city works commits
sioner OF Brooklyn. and William r. Philips.
eX police commissioner. trial for conspiracy
to defraud the city through public contracts.
Ieported that they could not agree on YER
dict.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04

Miss Susan Wymar. teacher II
Richmond school, Chicago. ILL.,, writes
following letter to DR.. Hartman res,
ing Pe-runa. She says: only thoss,
have suffered with sleeplessness
overwork in the school room. such ,
have. can know what a blessing Il 4
be able to find relief by spending a q,
OF dollars for some Pe-ru-na.
has been my experience. A h
in need Is friend indeed and every
tie of Pe-ru-na l ever bought PROV
good friend to me Susan Wymar.
Mrs. Margaretha Dauben. 1914 North
perior street, Racine City. wis. VII
II feel so well and good and happy
that Den can not describe It. e-ru.u
everything to me. feel healthy
we'll. but if | should be sick | viii d
what to take. | have taken several
ties Of Pe-ru-na for female complaIns
am in the change of life and 1t does
good"
Send for free book written byl
Hartman entitled Health and Bean
Address DR.. Hartman. Columbus, Obi,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
OUTLAWS KILLED.
Shot While Attempting IN Rescue
the Bandit CHIEF Gonzales

Santiago dc Cuba, May 3.-Yesterday
at Marari' in this province, between Hol-
guin and sagua de Tanamo. an attempt
was made by four outlaws to rescue the
bandit chief Miguel Gonzales and i've
other bandits who were in the custody OF
the rural guards.
The sentinel who detected the ATTEMPT
nred' wounding one OF the outlaws. The
guards rushed to the assistance of the
sentry and sharp fight ensued all the
would-be rescuers being killed and two of
the guards wounded The prisoners have
since been removed to Baracoa.
ne ethclent service OF the gendarmis
Is rapidly restoring security in This nrov-
iuce. F''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
METHODIST CONFERENCES.
Episcopal EisItationS for the sout,
west Announced


NASHVILLE Tenn, May 3.--The aollege of
bishops OF the Methodist Episcopal church.
south concluded It's annraI session this
morning and issued the plan OF Episcopal
visitation for 1899, that for he.southwest-
ern district being:
r. MIRO distriot-Bishop Harsroye. IVES,
ieNas conference, San Marcos Texas No.
c csnloer u; Northwest Texas conference.
eare Texas, November .; North Texas
Der 20; Texas conference Marlin. Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
SUMMERS. WILL1AMsnN

81 MINERS, WILL1AMsoN.-sap Mar
u.s. u.s. ieNas' May i-society was much s,r.
p ris,, 10 learn OF the marriage of Mr.
IMAM summers and Miss Bertha viii.
I "a the ceremony being performed hy
49, n,.i ~, >, Gardner at his residence about
soua 100 se tnls morning. Only a few per-
CO.., :. :. ,unus We're present Miss William
hanson and a very ponnlsr vnrns ~
summers has just returned from
the First Texas. ''H'u "'n
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Thc woman snnrngl.l..

Grand Rapids Mich. May 3--The con-
vention Of the National Womans Suffrage
association closed tonight Arrangements
were made today for the transmission of a
great Thought Wave" to the cars peace
conference at The Hague on May Is. Wo-
mems clubs in every State in the Union
representing 25O.000 members. will cable
their approval OF the peace movement
simultaneously. The meeting of the asso-
ciationi next year will be held In Wash
ingt0n
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Berlin May 3.-The Tageblatt. comment
ing upon the news of the American gov
ernments pleasant reception of the Ger
man man insurance s commissioners, says: I'VE
ences between Germany and the limited
states VIII also be regulated In the same
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
ELGiN ITEMS.
'hfee vi wells Are Being Sunk
Near tue Town.

Near tue Town.
Eigin' Texas, May 81 E, Rivers. a
merchant Of this place.has shipped 1--WE
carloads OF corn from here. some going 10
san Antonio, some 10 Louisiana and the
rest to Southwest Texas; there will be no
more shipped unless It rains soon.
There are being sunk three differant
wells for oil within four miles Of this
place and indications are that one AZ least
wiz be successful. as oil has risen in ono
70 me depth Of twelve inches and by going
ueepeF' which they are doing. It NAV he
found IN paying quantities.
ram is needed and needed badly; crops
sae growing finely but water is badly
needed in eisterns and tanks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HAVANA
DEATH RATE HAS BEEN REDUCED
FULLY ONE-THIRD.
Not n Cnsc of Yellow Fever In the
City-Fonr Outlaws Killed by
Guards at Murari.

Havana, May 3.-The most recent reports
regarding the health of Havanas popula-
tion show a great and continuing improve
ment with a death rate only two-thirds OF
that of the city recorded for the CORE
spending period of last year.
Not single case of yellow fever is
known to exist.
The health of the American troops
throughout the island is exceptionally
good
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n AILROADs.

Commission gives notice u hcarins
on emergency rates ON binders twine I.c.l.
Commissioners Of several states viii
meet at Chicago TO consult on the separa-
ton of state and Interstate business
Freight men are IN conference at Chi
cngo on export grain rates.
Missouri Kansas and Texas will absorb
the Glover Leaf system nerhaps,
Fordyce and wlthcrs VIII be appointed
receivera for the Pecgce IN Tcxas