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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04
THE CHURCH Els.

METHODIST Misunderstanding every
Wl Sunday at 1880 & m. and 1t $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday night
T. J. REYNoLEs. Pastor.
Ladies Church Aid Society meets the first
Wednesday in each month.
MRS. MARY C. DUNBAR, Pres
Sunday School every Sabbath at $50 In the
forenoon. DE-. H. G. JOHNSON, Supt
THIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH--Services
II on second and fourth Sundays In each
month ct II a. IN. and at 8 p m. Prayer meet
Ing every Thursday night
Rev. A. H. VxNABLE, Pastor.
Sunday School every Sunday ct 9 q m.
J. W. C0PE, Supt
~ r. CHURCH-Preachiug every Sunday,
~ m0rnins and evening. Sunday School
go every Sunday morning. Prayer Meeting
Wednesday evening w. g. GENTLY, Pastor.
DAPTIST CHURCH-Preaching every SUM-
ID day ct II q. m. and at 8 p. N. Sunday
School every Sabbath at $50 q m.
HARVEY BEAUcHAMr, Pastor.
CHRIsTIAN CHURCH-sunday School meets
~ every Sunday ct $50 p. m. ct First Presby-
terrain Church e. L, McCLAIN 0upt
TNPIgCOPAL CHURCH-sunday School every
II Sunday 1t $50 O. m.
8. A. PERNor, supt
NATHoLLC CHURCH-Ma.s on the lat and
~ srd Sunday In each month.
REy. J. NAURxL Pastor.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Notice is hereby given that the
County Judge, of Crawford County.
Arkansas will receive bids until noon
Of Feb. 8, 1898, for yearly medical
and persons confined in Jail. The
contract to be let to the reputable
physician offering to perform these
services and furnish the necessary
medicines for the lowest sum; and
the right is hereby reserved to refuse
any and all bids. Bids will be de-
posted ct the Office of the County
Clerk. WESLEY HENSON,
County Judge.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

The ~. w. Harper" Sour Mash
whiskey IL, we think, land II you try
1t you will agree with us) the finest
favored whiskey made In Kentucky.
1t Is not sold until fully matured, and
until the fusil oil has been eliminated.
Indeed, we challenge any chemist to
find drop of fusil oil In o barrel of 1t
when we put IL on the market.
1t is especially commended for medi-
cal purposes, on account of it's purity,
while as beverage we unhesitatingly
assert that 1t Is superior to the finest
French COgnac,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, ARK.l
Jan. 81, 1885,
Notice 10 hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice of hts intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim and
Clerk Of Crawford County at Van Paren Ark.
on April 8 1893, viz Louany Parr, HID 1904,
FOL the EN- SEX Sec. "A TIP, I'm Range 81 West
He names the following witnesses to prove bfs
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land, viz: John Bradford, David g, HINES.
Leander Elkins and Claudy Weiberg, all Of Ches-
ter, Ark. Will 4, r, MAY. Reaister.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04
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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Miss Fannie Scott, of Van Buren,,
and Miss Msmie Mayors, oft. Smith.
were In our city Saturday, retul ming
from Eureka Springs where they have
been In the interest of the Worlds
Fair. They raised $lO4 in that city,
Fayettevi le Seminal.
Misses Scott and Mayors cannot say
enough In praise of the good people of
Eureka Springs and the hospitable
manner In which they were received.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Hogs are now being bought up and
shipped from all parts of the state. We
heard buyer remark . few days ago
that all the hogs In this part Of the
country that were Of any marketable
size had been bought and shipped
north. These same hogs will return
to US in the shape Of hams, sides, lard
etc., but how, oh how fearfully raised
In price. We would advise our FARM
ers to keep their hogs for homo con-
sumption, for hog they must and will
have ct any price, and 1t 10 rank fool.
ishness to sell them and then buy
them back at two prices. In the lam
guage of an exchange, keep what
you have and plant more
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

The ever popular Boston Store has
been treated to new set of shelving
and otherwise improved SO you would
hardly recognize 1t.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

There will be preaching at the Old
School Presbyterian church sunday
ct $50 p. m, by Rev. E. T. Edmonds,
of the Christian church. Everybody
invited.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

The old Brodle building just back of
the T. D. Bourland Grocery Co.'S.
house and facing the river has been
condemned and is being torn down.
It Is one of the oldest buildings in the
city, and many years ago was the
leading hotel and was considered first
class In its day. One by one these old
buildings disappear and soon the
death-knell Of the last one will have
sounded. Some of our old citizens feel
. pang Of regret to see these old land
marks destroyed.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Cooling, Soothing and Healing is
Plantation Carbolic Ointment. A
grateful dressing In case3 of Indolent
Ulcers, Old Sores, Cuts, Sprsins, etc.
Price, only 25 cents. sold aud
guaranteed satisfaction.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

whsn Baby was sick, Ne gave her Castoria.
When she was . Child, che cried for Castoria.
When she became Mn. shs chung to CastoFis.
whsn she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

A. ]. Smith and Marion Kennedy
have both treated their shops to q
new coat of paint which greatly inn
proves their appearance.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Marion Kennedy has left Billy and
Mack and again gone into business
for himself at Louis Speakers old
stand. Louis will work for Billy aud
Mack
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

oh my poor baCk!-what pain!
No excuse for it-Plantation Anti
Pain Porus Plaster with capsicum
will cure 1t. Sold and guaranteed
satisfactory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Dudley Bourn spent part of last
week visiting with his uncle near
Statler. Mr.. Bourn Is now q gentle
man of leisure.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Ladies' remember the White Goods,
Laces and Embroidery sale at the
Boston Store which commences Feb
ruary l4th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Don't Cough and Hawk and Spit un-
til you disgust everybody around you
but get . title Of Plantation Cough
syrup and be cured. Why not try 1t.
Sold and guaranteed satisfactory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Notice the new I'D Of T. 8. Euper,
and when you want watches, clocks
or jewelry epaiIed call on him.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Parties In need of first.clasr paper
hanger should consult Ed Mclean and
zee sample of his work.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Brick work ON the Bryan building
was commenced Monday and will be
pushed rapidly to completion, as the
weather permits.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Miss Edie Euper, of Huntington,
/, was ut Saturday and Sunday, visiting
her brother, T. 8. Euper, the new
| jeweler.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

DR.. J. w. Harmer, the we'll known
Veterinary Surgeon and Horse Den.
tist will be in Van Buren,, at John
Wards Livery Stable, Feb. 9th to 18th.
Horse dentistry, castrating Of ridg-
lings and chronic lameness speciality.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Sprains, Bruises. 6wellings, Rheu-
matism. Neuralgia, Stiff joints, etc.,
etc. They vanish like magic when
Plantation Liniment Is used. Is and
50 cents. Sold and guaranteed salts
factory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

The weather changed this week
from summer on Tuesday to winter on
Wednesday.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Miss Mecca Wilson, Of TT. Smith,
was In our city the first Of the week,
the guest OF Mrs. H. A. Meyer.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Joe Kempner left last week for .
visit among friends In Illinois.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Senator Z. C. Handy, late Acting
Governor of Arkansas, was In our city
Tuesday. He was enroute to Little
Rock after . visit, as member Of the
Senate Committee, 10 the State Uni
versity at Fayetteville.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Thursday morning the streets were
covered with q coating Office (the first
sleet Of the SEASON. and quite num-
Der ofour citizens got down to examine
the enthusiastically, Of course.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Mayer 4 Mayer have frightened up
the Boston Store, repapered and paint
cd new shelves etc, ready for their
new goods now on the way.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Swiss, Nainsook and Hamberg Em-
brolderfes Of the very latest designs
at the Boston Store on Feb. IA.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

India Linen, Demity's, Dotted Swiss
English Corded White Goods. Main
sock, ETC., all to be seen at the Boston
Store ON Feb. 18th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04
COUNTY OFFICERS.

ehsri&-John Stewart.
County Clerk-P. d. Scott
Circuit Clerk-H. 9. LEVERS.
County Judge-Wesley Hinson.
Treasurer--W. A. NcCord.
Assossor-Bud Reed
Coroner-0. A. Michael,
Repfessntatives--J. 8. Roberts, J. E. London
Senator - Petigrew.
Prosecuting Att0rney-Sam R Chew.
Circuit Judge-H r. Thomson.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

E. L. Beard returned from st. Louis
Tuesday. His purchases will soon fol-
low and you may look out for some
nobby goods.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Mr.. T. y. Mclean left Sunday night
for the Oklahoma country whore he
will take charge of . large Touring
mill. Mr.. Mclean 10 . flrst-olass mill
Ter and good citisen. We heartily
recommend him to the people Of that
community.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

The finest and handsomest line of
LAces, White Goods and Embroideries
Ut the ever popular Boston Store,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Rev. Gentry Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, has bought the
Major Baldwin's place and will make
Van Buren, his home.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Nv. Bourland, editor Of the Ozark
News, was In the city this week.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Wait ana Zee the beautiful limo Of
Point De Paris and Point De Ireland
Lacss vt tho Boston Store ON Feb. Il.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Morris Lyons, Of Carlton, ILL.,, was
Waiting his brother Max Lyons the
drst Of the week.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

The Lyceum Theatre Co., which be-
gins weeks engagement In our city
Monday, comes highly recommended
by the press. Several of our citizens
went to Fl. Smith last week to see the
plays and are loud in their praises.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Valentines, Valentines ut the Bos-
ton Store In the shape Of Laces and
Fine Embroidertes on Feb. 14th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

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NO. X, NAL ana Express ~ 2. m
GOING VEST
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carries passengers. Leaves 1sn baren 1:oo z m.
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buren LOT 0reenWooo e'GTy oaB s1ceps eunuay
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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Pape spent last
week visiting relatives in Fl. Smith.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

DR.. Matt Dibrell returned from Ar
kansas City, sunday.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Ed D. Pelrce has been spending the
week In st. Louis.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Cough! Coush! Cough! and then Comn.
Stop 1t qnick. Plantation Cough
Syrup will do 1t. and price ouly Is
and 50 cts. Why not try 1t? Sold and
guaranteed satisfactory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Prof. Frank Mclean returned home
Sunday night from an extended tour
through the Southern and Eastern
States with the Hettie Bernard Chase
Comedy Co. as leader of their band.
He reports unusually cold weather in
the north and prefers old Arkansas
for winter use.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

EARLY to bed and early to rise,
Hustle all day and advertise,
Is the maxim Of q successful business
man. S
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Mr.. H. E. Harvest and Miss Joso-
phiue Zerboni were married at the
residence of the brides brother, N. J..
Clements. Tuesday, Jan. 3lst Father
Maurell officiating. Mr.. Harvest is
one of our we'll known railroad men
and has host of friends in the city.
The bride is one of Pierce City's most
highly respected and accomplished
ySung ladies'. The PRESS joins with
their many friends IN wishing them ,
happy future.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Mrs. DR.. Riley and Master Lindsay
Hynes are visiting 1t Pine Bluff.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

J. w. Mckinney took In the Capito
last week.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04
THE COURTO.

UNCUT COURT meets ct Van Buren, on tho
~ third Monday In June and November. H r
rhomason, Judge; Oscar l. Miles, Prosecuting
Attorney.
C0UNTY COURT meets In Van Buren, ON the
~ lst Monday In January, April. July and oc-
tobsf.
DROBATE COURT meets the third Monday
Il In February. May, August and November
SbactaI Notices IN tie Looai Colsmns Fipc cents
Live for fret insertion, and five cents per
linz for eacA subsequent insertion. Au locals
m aMd charged for at above rates until or
dsrsd disoomliHued.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

Squalls, Tar, Sweet Gum ana Honey.
These old reliable household reme-
dies skillfully combined form Planta-
ton Cough Syrup, certain and
pleasant remedy for Coughs, Colds,
etc. Guarantee satisfactory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04
CITY OFFICERS.

Nayor-Nimfod thurman.
1ecorder-E L. Matlock.
Treasurer-L. +. jacques
AttoTney-Ed B. Pirce.
Aarshal-F. D. Houck.
Pollce-Jn0. Hatfield, +. n. snodgrass.
AldermAn-Ftrst Ward, J. D. Hawkins, w.
Mace. Second Ward, J. B. Ogden, r. G. KeI
Third Ward c. J. Murta, 3. r. Kigtler.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

The new catalogues received up to
date are handsomely gotten up and
illustrated. Vicks, Rochester, N. Y;
L. L. May 4 Co., st. Paul, Mimi; Good
Reese 4 Co., Springfield, O.; Young 4
Sons, st. Louis, Mo-; all full Of valua-
BILE information on flower culture with
Roses, Geraniums, Buds, etc., for sale.
The trial Of N. J. smith. J. H. Mounts
Will Pagan and Jack Davis. was CON-
cluded last Saturday. Pagan turned
States evidence and was discharged
AZ 1t was developed In the trial that
be had been asked to take q hand in
the various schemes but had refused.
Smith, Mounts and Davis were bound
over to await the action of the grand
Jury.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-04

DIED-At his homo at Rudy, Jan.
80th, 1893, w. 8. Land. Mr.. Land was
formerly resident of this city, but
has been In business 1t RUDY for some
years past and was also postmaster at
tnat town. He was = good citizen
and well liked by all who knew him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-09-07
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
r. G. Dun & Co. on the Condition Of the
Business Of the Country.

NEW YORK, Sept. R. G. Dun ~
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade will
say:
The money market throughout the
country is more healthy. Failures are
diminishing in number and the re-
sumption by number OF banks and
other establishments illustrates gem
eral tendency toward revival OF con-
fidcnce. Manufacturers do not fee
the upward pulse and exhibit on the
whole rather less sign of improvement
than week ago. The record OF the
week has been mainly one of satisfac'
tory progress toward recovery.
Wheat was affected to some extent
by the Vienna report, though it was
presently realized that estimates as tc
this country are no more reliable than
those of the department, and that
the estimate as a whole gave no Ns'
surance that the heavy surplus OF
old wheat would be required. Corn
yielded little with more satisfactory
crop reports, but in spite OF better ad
vices from more important cotton pro-
ducing states, the price of that staple
advanced:1-8c.
Stock carried over from the crop OF
the year just closed without any al
lowance for such decline in consump
ton AS has been witnessed during the
past haf year, apparently renders II
certain that there will be no cotton
famine for year t. come. Stock o.
American at home and abroad about
100000 bales.
Sales OF wool at the three chief mar
kets last week were only LAG, ~
pounds, against 6.295, 200 for the cor.
responding period last year, and th'
decrease on sales since new wool begaI
to come forward has been about 6S pc
cent.
Somewhat more buying is seen il
cotton goods from the West anC
South, but the market is still marrow
and hpsitatng.
Anxiety about money is greatly re
lieved and scarcely any premium
now paid for currency, partly becaus
many concerns which required cash TO
payment of hands have stopped, Will
many others are using checks aud othe
substitutes for sh.
Failures of the past week 356, again:
148 for same week last year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-09-07
THAT BOUNDARY sQUABBLE.
Uncle Sans Soldiers Go to the Seat Of War
on the River

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The trouble
on the Mexican border over the at
tempt of Mexican officers to drive q
flock of 5000 sheep from the United
States to Mexico is still serious. A
telegram received at the war depart
ment this morning from General
Wheaton. commanding the depart
ment of Texas, states that two troops
of the Fifth cavalry with scouts will
march from Fort Ringgold at noon to
day for Havana, the seems of the
trouble, to support 20 men under Capt
F. Uuber, who have the Mexican
officers and sheep in charge. The tel
egram also states that the command
ing officer at Fort Riuggold has re
ceived unofficial information that
Colonel Metro of the Mexican cavalry
is coming up the Rio Grande tc
Havana from Reynoas with a force oil
men. The war department is making
an effort to secure detailed informa
ton as to the ownership of the sheer
and its action will depend on the re
suit. Should the claim of the Mexi
can authorities that the flock belongs
to Mexican citizens be proven, the
sheep will be allowed to cross over the
Mexican line pending settlement o
the military aspect of the affair. Tn,
state departm ent will hold the matter
in allegiance and then demand of thu
Mexican government an explanation
of the action of its custom house off
Gals in sending an armed force to max
seizure on United States soil. TIL
question of whether the strip of LAM
on which the sheep are located is II
Mexico or in the United States by rea
son of change in the direction of tn
Rio Grande will also be subject t
diplomatic arrangements.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-09-07
INTERESTING COMPARATIVE STATE
MENr BY Mr.. HESTER OF
NEW ORLEANS.
Last Years Crop Failed TO Reach 1000, 900
Bales-sou hern Mills Consume a
Much Larger Per Csntage Of
the Crop Than Ever
Before.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-Hester's
official annual cotton crop report of
the total commercial cotton crop of
the United States for the year ending
Aug. 81, 1893, gives. 6,70O,S65 bales
against 9,O35, $40 last year, and s,65s, $40
year before, Receipts at all United
States seaports 5,0SS, 399, overland to
mills 9l2, 146; Southern consumption
gross TAB S4S Including 44,02l bales
consumed by mills at Southern ont
ports, and as this amount is included
in oport receipts the net additions to
the crop account of cot on consumed
by Southern interior mills aggregate
800, $40; exports to Great Britain
2,307, 4S9, a falling off from last year OF
1,007, 7l3 tales, from year be-
tore 9S1,943; exports To France
800. $3.50, decrease of l35,S95 bales
from last year, 1860 year before; to
continental and channel ports 1888, $50,
ID decrease of 1856, 906 and 366, 652 bales;
shipment to Canada SO OIL bales,
against rs $50 last year, 6S, 1863 year be-
fore. making total exports, including
Canada, 445, $685. against 5,033, 437 lasG
year, 5,S47, 1871 the year before North
ern mill takings show o deficiency
compared with last season of 5O3,5l5
bales and with the season before of
$40 III. Total for this year being
J 1,6S7,251
One of the most interesting features
of Hester's report will be statement
relative to consumption of cotton in
the South, the aggregate for the year
showing an increase in round figures
of $4,000 bales over last season, or
nearly 8 3 per cent, and 10000 over
season before, or % per cent. There
has been a gain of Is in the number
of mills in active operation, compared
with the season last year. Some mills
have been stopped and placed in the
column of idle mills" which now
number 2S, but the old concerns
counted as idle at this time
this season number have been
crossed off the list, and the addition
of new concerns for the year has been
30. Net increase of spindles after de-
Quoting old and useless spi ldlei
thrown out, $4,000. OF these 10000
are new, $4,000 net additions to ole
mills.
Hester reports under head of New
Not Completed. 100000 spindles, but
says there are fully 10000 more thai
may come into use during the next l:
months. The new concerns are not
yet sufficiently advanced to give accu-
rate report.