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NEW ROAD PROJECTED.
1t Is TO Run from Fort Smith, Ark
TO Spofford Junction.

TO SpofOrd Junction.
Strawn, Texas, July S0.-W, r. Eaves,
secretary of the strawn board of trade, is
in receipt of communications from rail-
road committees at Brownwood and other
points between strawn and spofford juno
ton on the Southern Pacific, and from the
towns OF Palo Pinto, Montague and Indi.
an Territory points, giving assurances that
rights of way. depot grounds and bonuses
OF $1,000 per mile Will be given 10 a rail-.
road from Fort Smith, Ark, to Spoho.d
Junction, where coShection will be made
with the Southern Pacific and the railways
of Mexico. The proposed line will be
called the ST. Louis and Mexican railway,
and will be extended from Fort Smith 10
a direct line to ST. Louis, traversing tho
richest undeveloped mineral regions III
Missouri Arkansas, the Indian Territory
ard Texas, making the short line from
st. Louis TO Western Texas and Mexico
Immediate steps will be taken for the
construction of the portions Of this lac
between Montague and Bowie on the RocR
Island and between Strawn and Brown
wood on the Santa Fe. The earnings OF
these short portions OF the line viii from
the start pay interest on the bonds to be
issued, ais well as all current expenses.
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SOLUTION OF RATE PROBLEM
Submitted to the Commission BY the Repre-
sentatives of the Railroads.
rurther Arguments and Explanations Are to Be Made
ioaay by Mr. Dodge-Dallas Representative
Proposes General Hearing on the Matter.

Austin, Texas, July 3o.-The railroad
commission was again visited today by
traffic representative and ATTORNEYS Of
the southwestern lines interested in a
settlement of the Texarkana- Shreveport
situation. The delegation consisted of G..
w. Bein, traffic manager of the Southern
Pacific; G. Halle, traffic manager of the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas; NJ. L. scovel
general freight agent OF the Texarkana
and Fort Smith; E. ]. Martin. traffic
manager of the San Antonio and Aransss
Iass; II; u Farrell, general freight agent
or the Cotton Belt; ], w. Allan ,,enorai
freight agent of the Missouri Kansas ana ni
Iexas OF Texas; j. B. Bartholomew. a.
slstant general freight agent of the In
ternational and Great Northern, and the
following general attorneys: T. l. Free-
man OF the Texas and Pacific, K. L. Low
EFT OF the Southern Pacific, n A. Stedman
OF the international and Great Northern.
d. b. Perkins of the Cotton Belt, r. A.
Greer of the Texarkana and Fort Smith.
ana T. s. Miller of the .1issouri, Kansas
and Texas.
J. Farley of the Dallas Freight bureau
and Charles B. Peck, chai.man cs the
IeXas Car Service association, were also
present at the conference.
Traffic Manager Halle OF the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas submitted the fol-
lowing as the remedy agreed unon at
et. Louis last week for The rate diff
oulties growing out of she existence OF
lower rates to Texarkana from interst ate
points than to Texas common points:
That the rates from Memphis to
hR
tons of locals through Little Rock
with the rates from Memphis to Tex
as common points as maxima but not
TO exceed the following
lilo 30 50 70 sc co 10 20 81 %
That the rates from Memphis to
Shreveport may be 10 cents on less
than carloads. and 10 cents on car
loads less than Texarkana.
That the rates from Shreveport to
Texas points be made 10 cents less
than carload and 10 cents carload
higher than from Texarkana, except
where the distances from Shreveport
are the same or less than from Tex
arkana.
The operation of above rate basis
shall not apply when it results in :e-
duction III rates from any point to
Shreveport, but in cases whs. g tie
fixed difference between the rates irto
Texarkana versus Shreveport are
waived by this exception The adjust
ment OF the rates from Shreveport
to Texas shall be such es 10 equalize
the through rates via Tata7kana
That the rates from TeXa .l:ana to
Texas points be revised ny consent OF
the commission on classes and cCm-
modiies TO equaliSe combination
through Paris
Rates from other territories to be
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SANTA FEE SPREADING.
Id to Have Continued with the

III TO Have Continued with the
ID. and II. q.
ould not be surprising II the report
DenVer Of practical union of the
re and Denver and Rio Grande in
gar future should prove to have some
81 fact. Ever since the triple COM
on OF the Colorado and Southern.
Irande Western and the Colorado
pa became a sure thing with the
certainty OF relations being estab-
with the Southern Pacific that
De detrimental to the traffic inter-
mere mas been feeling that the
olutlon of the problem presented to
TuVer and Rio Grande was to seek
eeuVe alliance with the Santa Fe.
Frances have clearly shown that its
saiVatlon was in deal of this
YER and the flnanciers Of the two
.les are said to be now working ont
.ails Of the scheme. 1t will take
nme to complete the arrangement,
MY as 1t is said TO involve new
ueuon by the Rio Grande.
"an, II is stated. is to build an ex-
oi tnat road from Durango. snuth
me san Juan Valley, and then
,p utah. southwest TO the Colorado
aoWn that stream TO Williams,
unu possibly the canyon itself. At
connection will be established
- Santa Fe. and line opened to
AciAc coast.
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SHREVEPORT SITUATION.
The Matter to BE Taken Up at ST
Louis August z.


Representatives from what are known
as the Shreveport lines will meet in St.
louis on August and will make another
effort to adjust the Shreveport rate sit
uation, the most perplexing question
which has yet arisen.
A we'll known railroad man. in talking
to The Post reporter stated that under
ordinary conditions the railways would
enioin the commission on the 20 per cent
reduction. but. being an election year the
railways were averse to litigation The
coming session of the legislature will be
a most important one. Capital is seek
ing investment in Texas. despite false
reports circulated by States who are look
ing for immigration, 1t has been told that
Texas laws simply hold up the money
investor but the gentleman talking 10
The Post representative took an opposite
view.
AS en- interested railway man he pro-
tested against the reduction in Texas
rates made by the commission and at the
same time he felt as though litigation in
q campaign year would be injudicious.
AT the St. Louis meeting according to
the information given The Post. propo-
sition will be submitted TO raise the
Shreveport rates Texas lines want these
rates raised as matter or selt-preserVa-
ton. but as the roads entering Shreveport
are not under the jurisdiction of the Tex
as commission the problem becomes diff
icult OF solution.
AT Austin representatives of the Texas
lines are now before the commission ar
guing against the late action of the com.
missioners in reducing rates on all
freight moving in Texas % per cent,
Should the St. Louis conference result IN
a raising of Shreveport rates there would
be little trouble in adjusting the entire
situa ton. On the other hand, unless some
concessions are made there will still be
the old sore left open which all kinds Of
poultlces have so far failed to relieve,
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LAW DEPARTMENT.

Session begins October 1; entrance ex-
aminatjons, September %; mstriculation
ice, payable only once. $50. two years
course leads 10 the degree OF bachelor OF
laws. and entities holder to practice in
any court in Texas. Law students may
pursue academic courses without further
charge,
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
0ocated at Galveston.) -Four years
course; faculty OF TWENTY-FIVE instructors;
school OF pharmacy; school OF nursing
for women); matriculation fee payable
once. $50. Complete equipment In all
schools. Session begins October 1 en-
trance examinations the preceding week
For catalogue OF any department or for
information, address John A. Lomax, reg
istrar, Austin, Texas.
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pAYLon rEMALE coLLneE, pnLroN. rEx
The Agricultural and Mechanical
College of Texas.

Four regular courses Of instruction as
follows: Agriculture, Horticulture. Me-
chanical Engineering, Civil Engineering.
Special or elective courses on applica-
ton. Literary instruction arranged for
each course. Military discipline Folr
hundred and forty three students, ex-
elusive OF one hundred in summer schools
last year Degrees conferred as follows:
b. s.. Bachelor OF Science; NJ. s., Master
OF Science; NJ. e.. Mechanical Engineer
ing. c. E.. Civil Engineering
TUITION FREE EXPENSES. NINE
MONTHS, s140. including everything ex-
cept books and clothing New dormitory,
capacity 165 students. just completed
Rooms being taken rapidly. Session be-
gins September H. Write for catalogue.
L. IT, Foster, President.
College Station. Texas.
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Hanpx Passenger Agent.

While it wasn't the 18th OF June MIR.
Doherty. general passenger agent of the
Houston East and West Texas. was as
smiling as a pickanniny on 'Maneipation
day. John McLendon, editor OF the
Shelby county Democrat. had shipped him
a watermelon weighing eighty-seven aud
one-half pounds. 1t was simply sample
OF what lands on the Houston East and
West Texas can produce.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-31
CANE BELT EXTENSION.
official Notice Given that Ii Has Been
Completed.

Eagle Lake, Texas July SO'--The man
agement of the Cane Belt railroad teday
gave out the following announcement:
This line is now completed and In op-
Grafton TO Wharton, Texas. Our connec-
tions are requested 10 notify their con-
nectlons and agents that they can now
receive and forward freight or passengers
for Wharton via the Cane Relt railroad.
Below is given conplate list OF sta
tions and distances from Junction oIls;
Between Eagle Whar-
L LII
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TEXAS WONDER.
falls Great Discovery.

la bottle of Halls Great Discovery
e.. NSney and bladder troubles, re-
az cures diabetes, seminal ennis
koisria.na lame backs. rheumatism aud
Ss ands Of the kidneys and bladder in
Se women. bladder trouble in chill
msIi S sod by your druggist, will be
twn on receipt OF s1.00. One small
months treatment, and will cure
tnris cye mentioned. DR., f. w. Hall,
la for . L. o. Box 629. st. Louis,
IA Ho.s.tuns. iin n Sold by all drug
6rest AZ. september Ill have taken
BY o. tpSosery and Il has cured me
e. r. SucHART,
~rsssurer Guadalupe County.
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ATTEMPT AT TRAIN wREoKINe.
Ties Were Placed mt a Curve Near
Courtney to Catch an Excursion.

Courtney to Catch an Excursion.
Navasota, Texas, July 80. Less than a
month ago an attempt to wreck south
bound Central passenger train was made
at Courtney, but the ties on the track were
observed IN time by the engineer to pre-
vent the realization OF the hena,sh de-
Sign. go
Saturday night another attempt was
MADE in the same way to wreck the same
train. 1t was carrying many sunday ex-
cursionists and direful would have been
the results bit fer fortunate train orders
that an extra freight should meet No.
at Courtney. The ties we're placed this
time south of a curve, wnefe the pas
senger engineer. after seeing them. could
not have materially sllckeled the I, oe.
It was happily sighted by abs noeih-
bound train and removed.
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Nothing herein is intended 20 c..spge
the grain and grain product rates to
Texarkana or Shreveport. nor 10 low
er the packing house product rate to
Shreveport.
In explanation OF the above Mr.. Halle
stated its purpose was TO establish fixed
Mates to Texarkana upon which the rate
to Shreveport snau be based, Snus revers-
lng ,ne casting system or maAIng rates
TO Texarkana and getting rid OF tne dis
turbances arising trSm fluctuations of the
Shreveport rate. Fununermore, that *
was proposed TO equalize Texas common
points against TexarkanA and Shreveport
10Y readJ listing the lexas distributing rates
from said points and making them as much
higher as the interSuaLe rates to elmer
may be lower than 30 Texas common
points.
In answer TO query from Judge Reagan
Mr.. Halle said that the question OF reduc-
ing the carload rate 10 Texas had been
discussed, but that it had not met with
favorable consideration.
Following Mr.. Halle. Mr.. Farley of the
Dallas freight bureau. whose request to
say word was granted by the railroad
commission. remarked that there was
nothing in the proposed adjustment save
reyamping of the old suggestion to raise
the distributing rate from Texarksna. He
did mot believe that such a proposition
could be successfully maintained and en-
tertained the suspicion that the practical
effect of the adoption thereof would be
the putting in of a series of paper rates
to Texarhana only to be secretly cut by
general-though private-understandi
Unless it was intended to let the 25 per
cent reduction in local rates on commod-
tiles taking the low interstate rates into
Texarkana go into effect on August s. as
per the notice promugating them, he
wanted a hearing at which the matter
could he gone over before action was taken
therein
Messrs. Perkins and Lovett suggested
that If "A hearing was to be had the circu-
lar promulgating the % per cent reduction
should be suspended until after said hear
ing to prevent necessary changes In inter-
state rates to follow its going into effect.
Further hearing of the matter In hand
was at noon suspended until tomorrow
morning pending the arrival OF A. S.
Dodge, traffic manager of the Cotton Belt,
who was delayed en- route from st. Louis
and who has figures in detail on the pro-
posed changes to be made in the Texar-
kama rate.
Nothing v1ls said during the discussion
suggestive OF disposition on the part of
the railroads to resort to the injunction
eXpedient in the premises and from the
railroad attorneys in attendance 1t was
learned that no proposition to appeal to
the courts in the matter had ever been
considered.
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when that section Of country is talked Of
and say it is the place Ponce de Leon was
in search OF when he sought the land of
perpetual health. They left Houston
with the mercury in the thermometer
showing about 80, while out in Cloudcroft
they found the maximum temperature to
be 10 all summer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-31
sNo agent
HncIx from the West.

L. J. Parks. general passenger agent
of the Southern Pacific. and H. NJ. Mayo,
chief OF the literary department. got back
yesterday from trip to Ell Paso and
Cloudcroft. They are both enthusiastic
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-31
SAN ANTONIO FEMALE COLLEGE.


o sam
ves the prehd
price board.
icna wrlnL e Preada
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NOTE-Tralns leaving Houston at ASS p.
and arriving at Houston s:45 a. m and
Ess a. m. so run into Grand Central depot,
parting ten minutes earlier and arriving
81 minutes later than time given above.
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3aveston Special leaves Houston 1850 p. M
Sndays only. All these trains leave the
Enta Fe Congress Avenue Depot 10 minutes
8ter than the above.
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kAr trains arrive and depart from the Grand
i depot except the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
which have depot in the Fifth ward. the In
cnal ana Great Northern and Columbia Tap.
|use The International and Great Northern depot
lngress avenue The Missouri, Kansas and
/ and Galveston. Houston and Henderson trains
be International and Great Northern depot
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT.
URSULINE ACADEMY.
nAIIAS. TEXAS.


III FRS
has
weeks each Terms session $780, Music Painting etc.
ca
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II. f. & w. IT. II. H.

Grand Central Depot
1880 p, m..ENpress Train Arrive 6,55 a. m,
Ishreyeport. Kansas City and Cinclnnad)
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THE UNIVERSITY 0F TEXAS.

Eighty instructors and officers, Oil
students, not including III summer school
students Women admitted to all depart
mcnts. Tuition free. Total expenses,
$3.50 TO $3.50. Students from colleges OF
repute admitted without examination and
given credits for work completed.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT.
Session begins octobe' l. entrance ex-
amlnations, September 20; matricuatiol
fee $40, 162 courses of study; university
system OF instruction aad discipline. IL.
hrsry of $4,000 volumes. Young Men S
Christian Association, Young Women s
Christian Association, gymnasium athletic
field. Teachers courses lead to perma-
nent State teachers certificates. Engl-
neering department confors degree Of civil
er gineer.
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the same difference. higher ,r lower,
as the case may be.
Nothing herein is INTENDED 20 c..spge
the grain and grain product rates to
Texarkana or Shreveport. nor TO low
er the packing house product rate to
Shreveport,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-31

TAYLOR. Joe Simcek. a Bohemien
farmer, was drowned while bathing in the
Gabriel.
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I. & G. N. II. II.

c., II. & II. II. II.
Depot foot of Congress Avenue.
Galveston Trains
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+. q N. o. n. n.
and New Orleans Trains.
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[ILRoAD SCHEDULE

IT. a II. G. n. n.
Gnnd Central Depot
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Galveston Irhlhss
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G., II. Sc N. II. H..
Grand Central Depot
ror Galveston and La Porte.

i, and 10 run 10 La Porte aud Seabrook only
.sesn, SUNDAYS. On Sundays all trains con-
N Strang with stub trains to- La Porte and Syl-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-07-31
IMPROVING DAIRY PRACTICE.

Correspondence Of The Progressive Farmer.
In taking a scrub COW and feeding
her on the most approved dairy
rations we not only fail to secure as
good results as with a well-bred
COW, but in many cases we find that
the animal does not show the same
desire for the food. A cows appe-
tite is a good deal like the owners,
and there are many cases when it
must be educated up to an apprecia-
ton of certain things that are good
for her. The well-bred COW is one
that not only inherits good tenden-
Cies and capacities, but one that has
been taught from birth to like the
right sort of foods and knows how to
digest and assimilate them without
much waste. A COW with no past
tendencies cannot be suddenly taught
all this. The Improvement must be-
gin when she is a calf, and hence the
right system of feeding at first is
important from any point of view.
Teaching a COW what to eat, and
training her not to waste her food,
goes a long way toward making even
a scrub a profitable possession. In
order TO do this, however, the work
must be continued systematically
for months, year after year, and not
systematically. Sometimes past ten.
denotes in a COW cannot be overcome
in one generation, but if we can pro
dUce no effect for the present there
is always the hope that the next gen.
GRAFTON will show the results of the
good training.
Most people have no patience tx
continue bestOwing good training
care and work upon a COW that per
sistently shows poor returns, and We
such people will keep such COWS am
bring them up in neglect. My al
vice would be to dispose of the ami
mails at once, but if for any reason !
is desirable to keep them, good feed
ing and care are the only things t
give to them. Neglect is the wors
sort of policy to follow. 1t pays eve
to show good care to the poore'
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scrub so long as she is considered
worthy of keeping at all. When an
animal is not profitable it is better
to dispose of it in the quickest way
possible and put the money in some
thing else.
It would surprise many to e what
a change can be effected in COWS
through a little modern, up-tO-date
dairy practice. Proper food properly
given will almost invariably produce
more more butter fat and a larger
flow of milk. In proportion to the
a T exercised in breeding and rear
ing the animals will this improve
ment often be manifest, and there
T some cases where the results are
so slow in coming that discourage
ment comes first. / am convinced of
this from the cases 1 have witnessed
where Door old scrub COWS have been
brought up to respectable. mixers
simply because their owners wer de-
termined to make them better. Con
tinued application of simple but cor
rect principles in feeding and care
accomplished the results without any
other help. z. P. SMITH.
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Farm Miscellany.
CORN CULTURE IN SOUTH cARoL1EA.

Bulletin A of the South Carolina
Station, gives an account of expert
ments with corn. Tabulated results,
with comments, are given on expert
ments with corn, involving planting,
tiIlage. distance and fertilizer tests ;
comparison of kernels from different
parts of the for seed and on eX-
cessive manuring, tillage and irriga-
ton. Corn planted on the level
without cultivation, except the cut
ting out OF grass and weeds with the
hoe, gave practically as good yields
as corn planted in burrows and Guilt
waited shallow the first time, after
wards deep. In general the yield of
corn increased with the number of
stalks per acre. The largest total
yield was obtained when single ker-
nels were planted in rows four feet
apart and one foot distant in the
row. The aIluvial soils ON which
these experiments were carried out
we're not benefited by the addition of
either commercial fertilizers or COM
post. Excessive irrigation produced
a succulent growth of corn and de-
creased the total yield.