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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
GoNZALRs COUNTY,.

Waelder.-Acreage In cotton this year
about the same as In 1898 at this place, the
acreage in truck growing taking up about
as much as the increased acreage In cuI-
tivation; already planted about 80 per
cent; stands OF that UP better than last
year; planting IN general about the same
as last year to one week earlier, though
cotton has been damaged considerably by
the late freezes and frosts: planting began
earlier than last year, but was checked
by later cold weather and. upon the whole,
IL Will about average about the same, not
exceeding one week earlier There has
not heen much planting over this year as
last, and stands are generally better now
IL the rust from late cold weather does
not cut the stanGs short later on.
Gonzales.-About la per cent less
acreage put TO cotton; all planted except
where some farmers are plating few
seed OF fine cotton as an experiment., some
OF that is being planted now; great deal
OF cotton Is up and some Is being worked;
the stand generally Is good, better than
usual planting was about ten days later
this year than last on account u the
scarcity offeet IN pisces planting was de-
lsyed for fear Of cold weather and frost;
We had some cold weather. bur the cation
sustained very little damage from Il tto
hish Winds lust before ne lsso nan Ut
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CALLAHAN COUNTY.

Baird The acreage in cotton will be
about 10 per cent more than last year.
About one-tenth of It has been planted
but none is above the ground Planting
is late as compared with last year about
twenty days. On account OF the long con-
uhued drouth the wheat and oat crops will
he very light in Callahan county, and for
mat reason many of the farmers have de-
cided to plant more cotton this year than
they otherwise would. Fine rains during
the last two weeks and the cotton crop
is almost an assured fact.
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BELL COUNTY.

Pendletonville.-Co acreage Will he
one-third less; more has yet been plant
ed; planting from ten TO fifteen days late.
The planting was late on account OF the
dry weather. The rain OF the last few
days will insure the stand and farmers
are planting today freely.
Rogers.-About the same acreage, half
OF which has been planted: 10 per cent
above ground, stand poor; planting about
same as last year; with the good rains
OF the last week stand will be good. These
are the facts as near as we can gather
from farmers all over this section.
iroy-Cotton acreage Will be % par
cent less; of this about 20 per cent has
been planted; some of II up, stand good
planting late about twenty days. The fall
oats were frozen out. but II was planted
in corn instead of cotton.
Bolton. The acreage in cotton will be
10 per cent less than last year about two
thirds of II is planted. one-thrd up, stand
good the planting was three weeks later
than last year. The decrease in acrsak,
would have been much greater but for the
great loss In the wheat and oat crops. az
most OF the land where these crops were
killed BY the freeze has. or will be out
IN cotton. ground in excellent condition
and the Young plant locks healthy
Temple In the matter OF ccttnn orops
IN Bell county this season, including new
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BANDERA CouNrY

Bandera.-The cotton acreage in this
county will be some short of the acreage
last year. about 10 per cent less; only a
very small per cent of cotton has been
painted in fact, planting hasn't fairly he
gun The farmers are now engaged in
planting corn. having put 1t off until the
drouth was broken; splendid rains have
fallen all over this section.
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FREEsToNE COUNTY.

Fairfield, Acreage 20 per cent short:
90 per cent planted; very little up but
stand good planting ten days late Ground
IN good condition, planting going on rap
idly
Workman the acreage OF cotton will
be reduced at least 81 per cent, including
new land: about 35 per cent has been
planted very little cotton is above the
ground the stand Is about an average
The planting is about ten days late. This
Information Is obtained from general in
needed on the growing crops.
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DuvAL COUNTY

San Diego. There will he 40 per con,
decrease in the cotton acreage in this
county; no new lands planted: most al
the cotton planted and is above ground
and looks hne, stand very good; planting
about ten days earlier this season than
II was last Tho crops have been dversi-
fed in this county, most or the farmers
planting corn instead OF cotton.
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CAss COUNTY.


Atlanta Acreage is increased, including
new land, about 10 per cent; about 50 per
cent of the crop is planted about Is per
cent above ground, but unfavorable wealth
err makes It preferable to have It not
planted, planting Is two to three weeks
later than last season. The spring was
very cold and wet and, following such a
hard winter necessarily makes all farm
work later. Farmers have not had time
to suitably prepare their lands for planting
and the prospect ut this time Is gloomy
for all kinds Of farm products; but favora-
bic weather from now on will soon put
things in better shape but continuance
OF unfavorable weather viii materially in
Jure the prospect for a cotton crop in this
county.
Queen City.-About 10 per cent less acre :
age In cotton; 10 per cent planted but
none is yet up. Planting is from twenty
TO thirty days late, cold and late spring.
There Is scarcity of tenants and labop
because of the low price of cotton; renters
cant make living at present price, have
quit farming and have gone to public
works
Kildare.--The acreage in cotton will be
at least 20 per cent less than last year.
at present not over 40 per cent is plant
ed; on account of the season being about
two weeks late very little cotton is up
and that of very poor stand
Linden.--The number of acres this year
will be equal to that Of the past season;
about half of the present cotton crop nj
ready planted; very little up at present;
stand very good In all have examined:
was late compared with last sea-
son about two weeks. People in this coun-
~ are very late; In fact. later than ever
knew of beforei the cause was severe
winter and very late spring.
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ARKANSAS cn1rMry

is no cotton worth the
ltion raised in this county. Twenty five
+ Will embrace the crop of this county
year.
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cold rain. was hurtfu to early pitching
OF crop. One rain since then with present
warm weather is bringing up the plant.
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BOWIE COUNTY.

Texsrkana.-- acreage on hill land
about the same as last year; on river
lands, because of scarcity of labor some
VIII lay out about 65 to as per cent has
been planted; none up 20 speak of, weather
been too cool; planting two or three weeks
later
Nav Boston.--The acreage planted in
cotton this year is decrease of about
10 per cent from that of last year: about
one half or two-thirds of the crop is now
planted there is none of any note up Vet;
planting is about fifteen to twenty DAYS
late this season, owing to the late spring
and unfavorable weather. don't think
mat an the crop will be planted before
May IN; a great many farmers and esne-
cially In the bottom lands on Red river
nave not broke Land yet which will cause
late planting on many places on led river
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COLLIN COUNTY.

Mckinney. -Ths cotton acreage OF Col
lin county for the year 1899 Is Is. per cent
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ANGELINA COUNTY.

estimate is. there Is q decrease OF
~ % per cent from last year in cotton
5eage; about So per cent is planted;
he is good deal of the cotton UP,
1t presents sickly appearance on
tcunt of the cool weather; stand gem
ply good; planting is about three
fks late. The decrease in acreage is
to the low prevailing price of cotton
scarcity of labor. as there Is good
n of land lying idle on account of not
BIS able to get tenants to cultivate It.
Homer.--About the same acreage not
r per cent more; near % per cent has
IN planted: some of it is up with good
nd; planting late at least three weeks;
ton seems to be the general crop de-.
aded upon for money. Notwithstanding
low price; people here don't seem to
preciate that they can make the cash
of anything else.
4ufkin.-Cotton acreage this season Will
sat least 20 per cent less than last sea-
Il about one-half of the cotton crop
4 been planted; very little cotton is up,
Pig to the cold, wet spring; that which
PIP is good stand the planting is, of
Fse, quite late as compared with last
Son: at this time last season cotton
4 all up; 1t is about ten days later than
year; farmers are by no means dig-
faged. as they say there Is plenty of
r vet for cotton and the weather now
fery fine and they are all at work 10
Re up for lost time. and In the course of
more week, IL the weather continues
p, 1t Will all be planted.
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BEE COUNTY.

skidmore-The acreage in cotton. az
compared to 1898, will be fully 25 per
cent less; no new lands and some large
farms not planted; will be used for graz
ing purposes We have had no frost to
injure cotton since the February blizzard
consequently the crop is generally early
and nearly all plowed over and chopped
cut; 1t is fully as early as last year and
stand good There is increased acreage In
corn, sorghum and melons and decrease
IN lotai acreage in cultivation, hence the
great decrease In cotton.
beeville.-The cotton acreage will be
about one-third less than last year About
naif of the cotton has been planted. Soma
cotton is up and there is an average stand.
raining was about two weeks later than
last year. The acreage will be somewhat
increased over what was intended owing TO
the belief that the boil weevil has about
been destroyed and the further belief in a
higher price than last season.
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BRAzoRIA COUNTY,.


Columbia-only about 90 per cent n,
the cotton In this section has been planted
and or this about 10 per cent is up:
farmers That have cotton up say that Inc
stand is poor, the seed sprouting only IN
moist spots. The cotton acreage here has
decreased 20 per cent as compared with
last year including what is yet TO he
planted. The crop Is about four weeks late.
reports from the lower portion of the
county state that the entire cotton and corn
crop In that section was completely de-
stroyed by hail storm on the goth in
slant, and that the rows or ridges have
been beaten down level. Everything Will
be planted over. Prospects for crop this
season are very discouraglng A very
heavy general rain fell in this county
Thursday.
Velasco.-After conversing with a good
many of the farmers in this vicinity. /
arrived at the conclusion that the acreage
planted in cotton for the year 1899 in this
vicinity is about the same as last year:
the per cent now planted is about 80; in
some localities considerable cotton is up,
with a good stand; in others it had to be
replanted it Is some later than last year
With good rains in the last week all cot
ton that had to be planted and replsnted
is very apt to come UP, with good stand
Brazoria.--A slight increase in ACREAGE
80 per cent planted most of II up and
stand good: most Of 1t was originally
planted about as early as last year, but
about one-half Of the planting has been
replanted, owing to the dry and cold
weather interfering with good stand in
some instances and in others recent rains
and hail destroyed the stand but In most
cases the second planting is now IN and
is a good stand and seems to be growing
of faster and looks better than most of
the first planting which was not replant-
ed. Within the last week or ten days |
have travelled over some fifty miles
Of the country and find both corn and cot
ton looking we'll and farmers in good
spirits as to crop prospects for this sea-
SON of the year; also find that the farmers
are turning their attention more largely
than in previous years to raising other
crops than cotton. such as Irish potatoes,
onions, corn, cane, etc, and raising more
hogs, turkeys and chickens. etc.
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BAYLOR COUNTY.

seymour.--About 5000 acres will he
planted In cotton; none OF II yet in tine
ground.
seymour,-The acreage planted in cot.
. . IN TINS county this year will exceed
that OF last year by about 80 per cent.
about one-tenth Of the acreage proposed
TO be planted in cotton is now planted,
none of 1t is yet above the ground: the
cotton crop OF the county will be planted
tnis year about two weeks later this year
tnan last on account OF the unusually cold
weather. Abundant rains and the ground
the warm weather now prevailing will in.
sure good stands of cotton.
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BASTRoP COUNTY.

Rosanky.-Acreage in cotton about one
fourth Off frem last year; all cotton Is
planted; what is up shows good stand;
planting Is about two weeks late.
Elgln.--There will be small Increase
IN acreage of cotton planted this war on
account of wheat and oats being killed by
cold weather during the winter; the in-
crease here, however, will not exceed 3
per cent; fully three fourths of the cot.
TON crop has been planted; three fourths
OF the cotton planted is above ground and
the stand is invariably good The planting
TINS year was about as early as that of last
year, notwithstanding the cold, backward
spring; one thing in favor of early cotton
pisnting Was the exceeding dry weather;
there was sufficient moisture in the ground
10 bring the plant up, but not sufficient
TO encourage the growth of weeds and
grass and keep the farmers from blowing.
consequently all fields are clean and drv.
warm weather will push the crop for ward
rapidly
Rising Star-Acreage about the same
rs last year; per cent of 1t has been
planted. Earlier in the season farming
operations were behind last year. bot now
farmers are very we'll up with their work
ana the dry conditions have been tol-
lowed by good rains and there is a fine
season In the ground. The temperature
mas been and continues below the normal
Eastland. Fifteen per cent Increase I'm in
acreage: 40 per cent planted none of II
up later planting this year than last;
recent hne rains insure heavy crop.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS in cotton this year
VIII be about the same as last year no
new land TO speak of being put into culti
Faton; all cotton is planted and is up ana
the stand Us good; cotton planting was
about three weeks late this year. So far
crop prospects are very flattering and
farmers are pretty well up with their
McDade.--The cotton acreage in tbi,
section is about the same as last year.
about 30 per cent of which has already
been planted; fully so per cent OF Il is up:
stands are good; farmers have generally
planted ten days to two weeks earlier
than usual. owing to their fear of the boil
weevii; early cotton made much more per
acre last year than later planting
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two weeks later than last year Good
rains have fallen In some parts OF the
county. but arc needed very much in other
parts. With good seasons the farmers may
expect bountiful crop.
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ten days to two weeks later than In 1895
There has been a small percentage OF
wheat land abandoned and planted In cot
ton and corn. but even With this there is
atm an increase in the wheat acreage OF
about 10 per cent.
Lewisville.--Acreage 20 per cent less
than last year. about 10 per cent had been
planted; small amount above ground,
stand good planting Is about two weeks
later than last year. Low price in last
crcp caused some neglect In cotton in
tcrost
DE WITT COUNTY.
Cuero.--Acreage will be 20 per cent less
than last year; 30 per cent planted, but
20 per cent viii be replanted owing to
heavy rains since 18th instant; nearly all
up, not growing on account of high winds
and cool nights; planting two to three
weeks late. with average season fully as
early as last season. Since the 2ist in
slant weather favorable, having had plenty
moisture; look for rapid Improvement.
Thomaston. The acreage In cotton this
yeSr Is one-third less than last year, u-
GLIDING new land; II has all been planted;
all OF II is above ground; stand is good,
and the plants are unusually vigorous;
most OF the fields have been plowed and
chopping Will begin in about ten days
most OF the planting is about two weeks
earlier than last year, AS there has been
much agitation about the boil weovil, I
viii state that none have been seen here
since the freeze in February, and many are
hopeful OF good yield
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4 ANDERSON COUNTY.
Palestine. Acreage in cotton will be
PUT Is per cent less. About all OF 1t
been planted. A fairly good stand
hitting is about three weeks later. Cot
growing slowly. Farmers are dlversi-
hg their crops more than usual.
tlkhart.--There is about as much cotton
Inted this season, including new land,
twas planted last. About three fourths
the proposed acreage planted. There is
Fery good stand in what cotton is above
lnnd Planting later this season than
4, about three weeks.
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7. AND P. HAS WITHDRAWN.
CEASED TO RE A MEMBER OF THE
SOUTHWESTERN BUREAU.
WIZ Not nemoreIise Rates. But VIII
Meet NIL trreEuInrittes--Bur
Meeting Called for jane /.

Dallas. May ION March u y. P. Tur-
Pie Texas and Pacific railroad, wrote
Chairman G. NJ Pratt Of the Southwest
ern Passenger bureau that unless the min
imum penalty for violation OF the rate
agreement was raised from 800 to $500
the Texas and Pacific would withdraw from
the bureau and make rates to suit itself
A meeting of the bureau representatives
was held at Hot Springs on April II. Mr.
Turner's threat was discussed, but the is
sue presented was lodged. Mr. Turner
finally consented to postpone withdrawal
till May /. In the meantime efforts were
made to have him retract.
Today the Texas and Pacific withdrew
from the Southwestern Passenger bureau,
making good its threat of forty days ago.
To The Post representative Mr.. Turner
said this evening: THE Texas and Pa
cihc is no longer member of te Southwest
of It's agreements. We do not intend to
dcmoralize rates, but we do propose to
protect the interests of the Texas and Pa
ciic by meeting any direct or indirect ir-
Irregularities of other lines.
1t is the opinion of passenger men in Dali
las that much trouble is at hand While
Mr.. Turner says is road will not disturb
existing rates, but will inject anything
that comes along, agents of other limos
say decentralization is sure to ensue as a
result of the Texas and Pacihc's with
drawal. They generally predict slashing
OF rates before tomorrow night.
Chairman Pratt announced by wire yester-
day that meeting of the bureau had been
called for June at st. Louis Mr.. Turner
says he will attend and will insist again
upon compliance with the first request
of his road Should the Texas and Pacific
remain permanently out of the bureau tho
prediction is made here in railway circles
that all the other Gould lines will also 70
out
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as Juror in one OF the district courts
this week
Mr. VIM Doherty, assistant general pas
senGer agent OF the Houston East and West
Texas, is expected TO return from husi-
ness trip today.
Mr. Edwin Wilson, general superintend-
ent of the Hearne and Brazos Valley, With
headquarters at Mumford transacted
business in the city yesterday,
The Wells Fargo Express company yes
terday assumed control OF the express BUSH
ness Of the Fort Worth and Denver City,
the Pecos Valley and the Wichita Valley
roads.
Mr. c. NJ. Norton. who has been con-
nected with the local freight department
OF the Sunset route, has accepted posi-
ton in the auditors office Of the Houston
and Texas Central.
Mr. N. S. Meldrum general manager Of
tho Houston East and West Texas. has re-
turned from Shreveport. whittier he ac-
comDanIed Mr.. James A, Blair when the
latter left for his home in New York.
Mr.. W. f. Mcclure, general freight and
passenger agent OF the Galveston, Hous
ton and Henderson, was up from Calves
ton yesterday. Mr. Mcclure Is arranging
for Hoo Hoo confederation in the Is
land City on the 18th instant.
Mr.. VIM Mohl. comptroller and second
assistant TO the president OF the Southern
Pacific company, returned Sunday from a
irip to San Antonio and left last night
for his headquarters In New York. He
was accompanied by his son, Mr., j. 7.
Mail engineer of maintenance OF way for
the Southern Pacific and Central. with
headquarters at this point.
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EMANCIPATION DAY.
The coIorea People Arranging For

The CoIored People Arranging For
It's Observance.
large and enthusiastic meeting Of the
coIored citizens was held last night at
Watts chapel the object Of which was to
take the necessary steps for the proper
celebration OF their emancipation, juno 10.
Rev. II. Watts was elected chairman and
r. l. Richardson secretary. The following
named persons were elected as chairmen
of the following committees with power
TO name their associates viz. Arrange
ments, John A. Matthews; finance. ]. B.
Bell amusements, James b. Taylor street
parade, Ike McConnlco; programme, @. N.
Love. reception, Van II Mckinney; dec
Grafton. w II. Clark; transportation, w.
~ Spencer; invitation. II l. Richardson;
Grafton. Prof. ]. II. Crawford.
Another meeting is to be held next Mon
day night, Sth instant at Watts chapel at
which the yarious ehalrmen are required
to submit list Of those who are 70 serve
on the committees with them. The pro-
moters urgently request that full repre-
seniation ~ the races best men and wo-
men Who are interested in the celebration
be present
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Cycle club Il to take place next Sunday.
Captain Robert Duerer desires all ulelas
bers OF the club to be on hand for roll call
at a. M. as the run will start promptly
at 1880. The baseball team which is being
organized by the club is ordered 10 bring
the necessary paraphcrnalia for game,
and as this IL the FIRST Sunday run Of the
season the 2OS members Of the Lords VIII
turn out In full force. Captain Dnercr
wishes To state that this will be no scorch-
err expedition. but a social club run. the
pace being slow enough so each and every
member can stay with the party and need
not ride "9ll alone To make the run
Of the club more OF a success the captain
has donated medal which will be award
ed at The end OF the season to the member
attending tho most runs.