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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATION WANTED -RY A COMPETENT
- woman. To do house cleaning or any kline OF
work by tho day. No. / Sunrise terrace, corner
sixth asanGe and Davis street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SlTUATION WANTED-BY AG GIRL OF Ia ITO
- work for her board and attend school, Adj
dress &. r.. this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

EOR RENT-A LOVELY 4-ROOM BASE
L ment, $1l; water inside, 524 Eighth avenue
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

nor SALE-A SALOON DOING A GOOD
- paying business. will stand close investiga-
country on account of poor health. Address box
SOL city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

TOR SALE-$l, 800, 75x12s FEET, A-ROOM
! frame house, Broadwater motor line; $500,
Wxl80 feet, Groom frame house, so feet double
property; $4,000, Elxl10 fcot. s.room franc house
on Lawrence strict; 5000, l00x1i0 feet, Groom
IN.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

NOR B~AI.E-FINE s-ROOM BRICK HOUSE
- on spencer street, nenr Rodney, only few
minutes from postotiice. Mt great bargain. Steele
Il Clements
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATION WANTED AS COOK IN A PR
~ yate family; no objection to small family
washing. Address Mary, this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

TOR SALE-NEWB-ROOM HOUSEIN BROAD
1 water addition. only one block from electric
motor; small payment down, balance Install
ments, Steele Il Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR RENT-FURNISHED HOUSE OF FIVE
l. rooms and bathroom. Furnace md all
modern conveniences. 602 Broadway.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATION WANTED-BY A GIRL SHORT
~ 1y arrived from the east, ~ chambermAid or
light honsework; can give iirst-class references
Address n, r., this office,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

l. each 50x14O in Flower Garden addition,
near Montana avenue. Matheson Il Co.. Denver
block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SIT A ON Misunderstanding BY THE
~ d oY competent dressnlAker. Address
Dressmaker, 500 Sixth avenue.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

EOR HALE-BlCYCLE IN F~IRST-CLASS
condition, American Rambler, good for lady
or gents use; will sell cheap. Apply at Jake's
loan office. No. 80 South Main street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-A. WELL DEVELOPED NINE,
" free milling gold ore preferred; price
based ON Development. Vim, Muth, agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

S1TUATION WANTED-YOUNG LADY,
y gold seamstress. would like plain sewing,
ehlldren's clothes, gentlemen's mending. Room
6. BUS Rodney.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-W1LL BUY A SMALL. HOUSE
q snap. C.E- d.. Independent Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

EOR RENT-FURNISHED HOUSE, 10
y rooms, on Rodney street; steam heat, gas,
bath room, all modern conveniences. Steele q
dement's.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR EALE-ESTABLIsHED MERCANTILE
Il business with a large trade, Will trade for
improved real estate in Helena. Steele q Glenn
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

EOR RENT-VERY DESIRABLE RESI-
i dence. nine rooms, on Rodney street, near
Sixth avenue. Steele q Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

ClTUATION WANTED-A WOMAN WANTS
2 to do washing for family at her own home.
Address II. H., this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR RENT-NICE GROOM FRAME HOUSE
= on State street, $z5 per month. Steele &
Clements
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR sALE-S5,0OO, 5Oxl40 FEET, GROOM
: frame house, . corner on Warren street;
$500, 75xl50 feet, Broom stone house on Madi-
house, corner, on CHANGER street; $500, 4oxlls
feet. s-room frame house on Chaucer street. L.
+. French d Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08
FOR sALE-KEAL ESTATE.

FOR sALE-1,6oo FEET IN THE AMEs AID
= dition at a bargain. The Witherbeo An
drew Co.. Gold block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR SALE-6-ROOM RESIDENCE ON WEST
4 side, bath room. we'll finished, s. 1880 cash,
balance to suit. Steele d Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANlED-A CUSTOMER FOR ONE OF
w the finest residence sites on west side: price
low for cash. VIM. Muth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATION WANTED--BY A. FIRST-CLASS
- dressmakor to go out by the day or do work
at home. Address "a South Benton avenue.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

EOR SALE-$i0O FOR A WAREHOUSE
1 lot on Northern Pacific right Of way in
Elliston; $40 per month, Matheson d Co.. Dem
yer block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

Tor RENT-TWO NEW BRICK HOUSES,
- eight minutes walk from post office; each
house containing seven rooms and bath room;
taking lease. Enquire at Fowles' Cash Stors.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

Tor SALE-OLD PAPERS AT BARGAIN
Il at this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE.
Advertisements under this head three tilna
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

EOR. sALE-AN ELEGANT HOME IN ONE
l. of the best parts of city. Ten rooms.
large closets, pantry and bath. Furnace and gas.
Good stable, tine lawn and trees. Will take good
renting property in part payment. Address 7.
O.. boz lB2.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

EOR SALE-8OO SHARES CUMBERLAND
l. stock, at a bargain. Address q. E., this
office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATION WANTED-BY LADY OF EX-
good references. Address A. w., Independent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

NOR SALE--S1,2 200 CASH; $1.5OO ON TIME
front on Lower Main street. rear the Steamboat
block, is offered for = few days on these terms.
Apply to II B Palmer, room Is. Merchants Ma
tional Bank building. -
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-A BUYER FOR A PIECE OF
fate; close to Main street. Vim. Muth. Wv"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-A. BUYER FOR A PLATTED
" tract Of the best residence p1 operty on
west side; price way. down; half cash. balance In
ono year. VIM. Muth, agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

TOR RENT-SEVERAL RESIDENCES ON
1 Peosta avenue in BrOadwater addition,
for SIS per month. Steele d Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATION WANTED-BY A FIRST-CLASS
~ pastry cook in a first class hotel. Got seven
years experience. Call or address E. Z. Cosmo-
hotel, room II. Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

w ANTED-TO TRADE 81 ACRES NEAR
w Great Falls for Helena property. Steele &
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATION WANTED-BY LADY OF EDU-
~ cation as governess; first-class references.
Address Mary &. Chaplin, Menominee, Mich.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-A TRADER WHO WANTS A
" ranch in exchange for business property.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE,
Advertisements under this head three times
IN III, H"#E. .. .-

SITUATION WANTED = A YOUNG MAN
\ nth six years experience, q tally man and
sca.sr, wishes a position in lunher yard or saw
mill: good ratchet setter. G. o. Lyons, Helena,
Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

TOR RENT-s-RoOM BRICK HOUSE ON
! Breckenridge only $25 per month. Steele 4
Clements. D-F-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

IAANTED-TO TRADE A GROOM HOUSE
Wy on easi side, hardwood floor and finish,
bath, furnace, all modern conveniences, for I'M
improved property, or will sell equity for 5000.
Steele q Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

Tor SALE-$2,OO SIX-ROOM DWELLING
on one floor on west side, one block from
electric line; $500 down. 1925 per month. Mathe-
son Il Co., Denver building.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-PARTY OWNING HIS OWN
w lot and desiring to erect a dwelling thereon
required; Call and see building plans. Wallace
y Ihornburgh. Denver building, Denver build
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-WE WANT TO BUY A FIVE OR
~ six room house on East Side; $3.50 cash,
balance monthly payments Steele & Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-sO to 100 ACRES OF GOOD HAY
~ land: price must be low and land near
Helena VIM. Muth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08
FOR sALE--REAL ESTATE.

EOR SALE-RARE BARGAIN III SOLD
side, eleven rooms and bath, ali papeTed, water.
stable, furnace. laundry. lawn etc. Will sell for
less than cost. Address ''T." box 1922, city
postofice.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

SITUATION WANTED-A YOUNG MACHIN-
~ ist wants a situation. Address s. Indepen-
dent Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR sALF-SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HELL
= ena Business College. Call at this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-PARTNER HAVING S. 900 CASH
" TO take up a mining deal; will bear clos
est Investigation. Address G. H.. this Office,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

I, OST-ON MAIN STREET BETWEEN N. p.
~ expre4 - Office and Il. G. Wallace's grocery
store. receipt book for road taxes and $40, Find
or will receive $40 reward by leaving at indie
pendent Office. Geo. Henry.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR RENT-6-ROOM FRAME HOUSE ON
= Eleventh avenue, $40 per month. Steele &
Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

EOR .sALE-$1.50o HANDSOME NEW
rooms. pantry, cellar, large closets. lot 5oxi25:
500 down. so per month. Interest on deferred
payments 8 per cent. Mathsson d Co. Denver
block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

TOR RENT-NICE z ROOM BRICK HOUSE
1 on Henry street near the electric motor. Steele
q Clements,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR SALE-$2, $50 HOUSE AND FURNI-
pantry, cellar bricked up aud shelvcd. city water
n kitchen, nice lawn and trees; house is a~ttrac-
tive, new, in an excellent neighborhood and
cludes complete furniture. Terms. $500 down,
balance on easy terms. x1atheson d Co.. Denver
| block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

TOR SALE-PIANO o SALE; A HAND
- some Webber Grand piano, nearly new; will
sell cheap for cash. or will trade for real estate.
r. b. Crutcher, Gold block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08


SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE.
Advertisements under this head three times
SiT6aTioS wxNTFD-sY 4 diRf saoRTS
2 " arrived from the east. a. ohambermaid OF
Address i. Il, this " oiltoe.
SITUATION WANTED-RY A COMPETENT
y woman. TO do house. cleaning OR any kind OF
york by tho day. No; ! Sunrise terrace corner
SIT A ON WANTEDassEWiNa BY THE
Dre;smakear, 500 Sixth avenue.
SlruATION WANTED,BY A FIRsT-CLAss
- dressmaker to go out by the day or do work
at home. Address "a South Benton avenue.
ClTUATION WANTED-A WOMAN WANTS
- to do washing for family at her own home.
Address IL. H., this office.
CITUATION WANTED-As HOUSEKERPER
y by widow of refinement; good references.
Call or address A, W., Cosmopolitan hotel, room
II, Helena.
SITUATION WANTED-RY a GIRL, OF 14IO
~ work for her board and attend school. ADJ
dress q. r.. this office.
CITUATIoN WANTED-BY LADY OF Ex-
~ perience, as bookkeeper or stenOgrapher;
good references. Address A. W.. Independent.
SITUATION WANTED-BY LADY OF EDu-
~ cation as goyerness; first-class references.
Address Mary d. Chaplin, Menominee. Mich.
SITUATION WANTED-YOUNG LADY,
y gold seamstress, would like plain sewing,
children clothes. gentlemen's mending. Room
6. BUS Rodney.
SITUATION WANTED AS COOK IN A PR
~ vate family; no objection to small family
washing. Address Mary, this office.
SITUATION WANTED BY WOMAN To
y work by day or hour, Or work done at home.
55 North Park avenue.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08
BOARD AND ROOM OFFERED.

FOR ~RENT-ROOM IN PRIVATE FAMILY
= with board at sos Ewing street.
EOR kENT-THREE FURNISHED ROOMS
l. with or without board. No. " North Benton
avenue.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

TOR SALE-A THOROUGHLY BROKEN
= driving mare, suitable for gentleman's driv-
ing; with or without buggy and harness; address
A 10. this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08
TOR ~SALk-$5,O0n. &0xl0O FEET, GROOM
L brick, bath. cellar. ETC., gas fixtures, double
frontage on two streets. II. y. French d Co.

TOR HALE-ONE Of THE FINEST
Il ranches in Montana, 1850 acres, every uoro
can bo irrigated and have abundance Ut water,
tine range on every side, good market for every
At = great bargain. w. Il. Coz. Gold block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

FOR SALE-SCHOLARSHIP IN THE NOM
= tana Business College Call at this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08
FOR Observation-Disclosures

EOR SALE-$5.0 900 WILL Buy A WE'LL LO-
Gated hotel in Helena. completely furnished
$3.50 down, balance on easy terms. Matheson
& Co.. Denver block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

PERSONAL - VIAVI co. HAVE ESTAB-
l lished a branch house at 19 North Rodney
street. Sure cure for troubles peculiar to f.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

lOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ROOMS N
4 1 apartments OF all kinds and in desirable
inc orr list. Wallace d Ihornburgh. Donvnr
building. D'A''
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

| EOR SALE-Ss5O, LOT 35x1OO; ONE-HALF
l. block from Rodney street: So. down., $25 per
lot to the value of $500 or $500 three years time
will be given, Matheson & Co., Denver block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

\" LOOT.
T,OST-A ROAM COLT BRANDED r.. v. ON
IL left shoulder. and rope burns on the front
feet. supported to have been lost Tuesday. Suit
able reward will be paid Upon return of the ami
NAL. at 81 sin Ii avenue,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

LNOR SALE-4O HEAD OF HORSES VERY
IL cheap. w. q. Cox. Gold block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

TOR SALE-$1,0OO: $3.50 CASH, BALANCE
L on long time, buys a new three-room house;
lot 5Ox12a Address box TIT, city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

WANTED-A FURNISHED HOTEL IN LIVE
w Montana town. State rent. number Of
rooms, etc. f.. s.. Burch, Great Fall, Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HEREBY GIVEN
~ that the partnership heretofore and now ex-
listing between G.. h. Garrett and II. G. Burgard,
under the firm name of Garrett d Hurgard. is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. The bust
ness Of said firm will hereafter be conducted by
II. G. Burgard.
{. 3; GARRETT.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-08

HELP WANTED-MALE.
WANTED-A MAN COOK AND 2 RANCH
w men, and 100 woodchoppers; "a Edwards
street.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23

Our friend Of the Richmond Dispatch
against public roiicy us it is against public
justice to single out any profession to re-
ceive exceptionally large fees for testify
ing as experts. In our opinion all experts
worthy of the title by conceded ability and
experience, of all occupations which re-
quire skill, should be given larger remuner-
alton for testifying in court than the Or
binary witness fees; but 1t would never do
to select one occupation as alone entitled to
that measure of justice. The people would
not pass such measure by unnoticed nor
unrebuked.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23
BEET SUGAR MAKING IN
90 y 11fO IH-ihI1fU 4
AUGUSTA.

Since the publication by the VINDICAToR
Of MI. 0. K. Lapham's address before the
Augusta county Farmers Alliance, on the
subject of raising beets for sugar making,
and his liberal offer with regard to a factory
for manufacturing the sugar as well as his
offer Of sharing with the farmers the hazard,
if there be any, in the experiment, several
of the Virginia press have taken up the
subject. One article relating thereto from
the Richmond Times we publish elsewhere.
We have just received q very interesting
article by Mr.. S. S. BoyntOn of California,
published in The metropolitan and Rural
Home, sent us by a friend. 1t of course
refers more particularly to beet sugar rails
ing in that State, but much of the informa-
tion IS equally applicable to Augusta coun-
ty. We see that the owner of the great
tract of land Oh which the Chino sugar fac
tory is located, feeds one Thousand head of
cattle on the beet pulp. This pulp he can
keep for a long period by using a deep
trench as silo and mixing a liberal guam
tity of salt with it to prevent fermentation.
In California, where Of course labor is
much higher than in Augusta, the farmers
who have raised sugar beets express them
selves well satisfied with the result. 1t
costs there for preparing the soil from $2.75
to $3.25 an acre; seed costs pei acre from
$1.35 to $1.S0; the planting costs about fifty
cents an acre. thinning is agreater expense
and averages from 50. IS to $3.50 an acre,
and in some instances will run as high as
So an acre, but this is seldom. The hoeing
amounts to from $1.20 to So an acre, while
the cultivating costs from ST. to $1.5O an
acre. 1t is estimated that the yield Of
sugar beets per acre is from twelve to
thirty-five tons depending upon the rich
ness of the soil and the manures that are
applied. The Alvarado factory which is
located in Almeda county, has 900 acres
planted this season in sugar beets and ex-
poets to manufacture all together 5000, 600
pounds of sugar. Another factory in Santa
Cruz county, has between 5000 and 1900
acres planted. 1t is estimated that it re-
qulreS ten tons of beetS to make one ton of
sugar. The farmers realize from $3.50 to
$500 per ton for their beets this season.
The q. S. government has sent an agent to
California whose duty it is to test the
quality of the sugar manufactured, and he
has appointed a sub-agent stationed at each
factory to make the tests, and on these tests
the government pays from l to 2 cents
pound bounty for the production.
The movement of MI. Lapham in for
warding this enterprise, strikes us as one of
greater practical profit to the Augusta
county farmers than anything that has yet
been offered them. 1t seems to be one OF
those rare ventures in which farmer can
lose nothing and may gain everything.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23
children down with typhoid

by having three children down with typhoid
fever
The Democrats and Alliance men of
Prince George county united on the nomi-
nation of r. r. Ramey for the House OF
Delegates.
Congressman Mills Of Texas, who has
just returned to ashington, from making
nineteen speeches for Campell In Ohio, feels
confidence in Canpbell's election.
The Republ. cans of Roanoke and Craig
have nominated G. A. Heermans for the
Senate and J. w. Hartwell for the House.
The Republicans of Rockingham have
John r. Bowman and A. j. Blakemore fol-
the House.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23
AUGUSTA COUNTY APPLES FOR
ETJROPE

A new departure was taken last week by
that enterprising citizen of the county,
Capt. E. A. Fulcher, the details of which
are given in our local columns, and the re-
suit of which will be watched for with
much interest. He has made the first ship
ment OF apples direct f4om an Augusta
county orchard to Europe. When one con-
siders the immense wealth in apples that has
rotted Oh the groand OF been used up for ap-
pie brandy which brings as low as twenty
cents per gallon in the lower Valley, we
must conclude that the farmer who opens a
new and profitable way Of disposing of them
deserves the thanks OF the community. We
trust that Capt. Fulcher's venture may be
profitable to himself, for in that case we
think thousands Of barrels of Augusta APP
pies will soon be on their way to England.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23
Beet Sugar in Augusta.
T From the Richmond Times, Oct. II

From the Richmond Times, Oct. III
A proposition has been made by promi-
nent capitalist of Chicago, who has large bus
mess interests in Staunton, to the farmers of
experiment that will be watched with very
great interest by the people of the whole
State. MI. 0. K. Lapham. the gentleman re-
ferred to, announces that he will stablish in
Staunton beet sugar factory provided that
he Is supplied by the Augusta farmers with a
sufficient quantity of beets with which to be-
gin and continue operations.
At least |, 800 acres of beetS must be planted
annually to insure the quantity that will be
needed hereafter during the course of every
be regular, and Mr. Lapham is unwilling to
inaugurate so expensive a scheme without a
guarantee that he will be protected from the
fatal consequence OF beet famine.
MI Lapham estimates that it will cost not
less than 1000 to add the necessary applian-
ces for sugar making to large factory which
he has already standing in Staunton, and
which has hitherto been devoted exclusively
to other purposes. Under ordinary circuni-
stances to erect a sugar making establishment
would entail an outlay of S15O,OOO. Mr.. Lap
ham, however, is so situated that he can begin
this new industry on very large scale at a
comparatively small cost, and the opportuni-
ty which he offers is, therefore, exceptional.
and one which may not again be presented
1t would be a very severe reflection uLon
the farmers of Augusta if they should permit
this opportunity to pass without utilizing it
for the good, not only of their own county,
but of the whole State whose interests are also
directly involved.
The Times has never failed to countenance
every legitimate and practical scheme that
has tendency to diversity the agricultural
interests of Virginia, believing as we do that
in this Investigation lies the only sound and
permanent basis of agricultural prosperity.
The scheme which Mr.. Lapham proposes to
inaugurate at his own risk, il he meets with
the necessary degree of cooperation, is exactly
consonant with what the agricultural welfare
of the Commonwealth demands.
There seems to be excellent grounds for an
ticipating that this scheme if started under
favorable auspices would be successful Mr..
Lapham could soon test the possibility of
manufacturing sugar in this State as cheaply
as it is being done in Kansas and Nebraska
where there are now number of factories en-
gagged in making sugar from beets.
The consumption of sugar is rapidly in
creasing in every part of the globe. The an
nual proportion for each inhabitant of the