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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

The paving blocks for Haymarket
square are being hauled into the square
and the work of laying them will COM
mence in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

F. A. Lincoln of the Haskell-Lincoln
Company has gone to Waterville TO
pack his household goods and move
his family to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Does any one know of finer, more
delicious grade of chocolates than
'Lowney's?" F. L. Webber mas
placed a case of these elegant~ Sooos
in his store. Wants his customers TO
have as good as there is in the mar
ket.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the Maine Gem
eral Hospital. for the choice Of omicers
Of such other business as NAV ieraIiv "a
presented. will be held in the once Of
tne treasurer In Portland. at / O'Clock in
the afternoon OF the first Tuesday. the
Z. r. BARRETT, SECRETARY.
Portland Oct. 10, 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

E. J. Nickerson of Bangor, was
among the out of town people in the
city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Chief Of Police Gilman of Bangor
passed through the city on the morning
train, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Sheriff Andrew L. McFadden is con-
fined to the house with an attack of
jaundice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

S. w. Philbrook; the Skowhegan
lumberman, was called to the city by
business, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Colonel and Mrs. E. c. Harrington
have returned from visit to Frye
burg.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Mrs. A. J. Haskell Of Allston, Mass
is in the city visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

John f. Robinson, ESQ.,, Of Bangor
was passenger on the morning train
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAI WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 2e 1893
G. w. Tanner of Sidney. visited Au-
'gusta, Tuesday.

J. H. Bean of Sidney. called on Au-
gusta friends. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Oscar Gardner of Cross Hill, was In
the city. on business, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

W. G. Fuller of Unity. passed the
day In the city. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

The dead leaves were cleaned from
the broad steps and terraces that lead
from State street to the Capitol. Tues
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Daniel T. Longfellow of Whitefield,
was among the business visitors in the
city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

C. c. Harmon of Portland, was IN
the city on business at the state
House, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup always
cures coughs and colds. 1t is poor econ-
omy to neglect cold when a bottle of
1t at once. Price only 25c,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Charles ]. Harmon Of Loring, Short
& Harmon OF Portland. was at the
State House on business. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

. Superintendent w. w. Stetson was in
Fort Fairfield, Tuesday calling upon
the schools there. He will go to Carl
bou, today, and will later in the week
visit Frenchville and Fort Kent, be-
fore returning to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Carpenter Stone and his assistant
put the wainscoting about the Senate
lobby. Tuesday morning. Soon th,,
painters will be through. with this
place, and the carpet which will be like
the one in the State library, will be
put down.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Mrs. Sadie Bickford of Portland, i.
visiting Mrs. G.. B. Reynolds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

s. F. Coombs Of Bangor, was calling
on friends in the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Mrs. P. H. S. Vaughan and child are
visiting relatives in SkowheganJ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

w. G, Hunton of Readfield, was
among the visitors to the city, Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

c. E. Williams of Bangor, was regis
tered at the Cony house. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Colonel E. C. Harrington returned
Tuesday, from few days passed al
his camp in Fryeburg.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Massasoit Lodge Of Odd Fellows ol
Castine. has been incorporated under
the laws Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

A, r, Turner of Auburn, called on
business acquaintanceS in the city,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Jones ant
Miss Jones Of China, were among tn
visitors to the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26
ACCIDENT CONTRACT.

AGAINST ORDINARY ACCIDENTS.
In Case OF Death, 5000
Loss of Both Hands, 5000
Loss of Both Feet, 5000
Loss of One Hand and One Foot, 5000
Loss Of Both Eyes, 5000
Loss of One Eye, 1,700
Loss of One Hand or One Foot, 100
Weekly Indemnity, Is
AGAINST TRAVEL ACCIDENTS
while riding as passenger IN or ON
public conveyance propelled by steam,
electricity or cable, and provided by a
common carrier for passenger service.
In Case Of Death, $4,000
Loss of Both Hands, 10000
Loss of Both Feet, 10000
Loss of One Hand and One Foot, 10000
Loss of Both Eyes, 10000
Loss Of One Hand or One Foot, 5000
Loss of One Eye, 100
Paralysis or Blindness, $500
Weekly Indemnity. ~
Limit Of Indemnity, 100 Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Rev. FIR. Hamel has returned from q
short visit to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

e. o. Russell of Rockland, was in the
city on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Miss. Edythe Fuller was in Portland
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

C. L. Marston of Lewiston, was called
to the city by business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26

Ziba Simmons of Union, was in the
city on business, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

October.
Behold the fleeting swallow
Forsakes the frosty air;
And leaves, alert to follow,
Are falling everywhere,
Like wounded birds, too weak
A distant cline to seek.
And soon, with silent pinions.
The fledglings of the North
From winters wild dominfons
Shall drift, affrighted, forth,
And, phantom-like, anon
Pursue the phantoms gone.
Selected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-26
|GOOD--some
|BETTER--a few
BEST

soap, which saves
the clothes, washes
and puri6es = and
does all in half time
and with half labor.
Fels ( Co., Phila.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

is needed, however. rs the farmers are un-
able to pillow In their fields,
Hearne Robertson County. Texas, De-
cember 1S.-The hardest rain that has
fallen here for many months began pouring
down last evening and continued through
out the entire night. Today the weather
is clear, the sun is out and everything,
bids fair for a good trade during this
week.
Hico. Hamilton County. Texas, Decem-
Der l7.--,A fine rain today which will
be of great benefit TO the country. Far,
mers have been uneasy about wheat uha;
had not come up. This ruin will bring II
UP IL there is any life in the seed. The
wheat acreage is more than doubled.
Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Deem"
Der 1S.--For three days Waco and vicin-
ity has been enveloped In n dense mist OR
fog, terminating last night din copious
rain. The weather Us fair this morning,
the wind blowing from the northwest.
Sweet Home, Layaca County, Texas, De-
ccnber IA good rain fell here last
night The best in several weeks and in
cures stock water FOR several weeks. but
was too late 10 benefit the grass.
San Diego, Duval County, Texas, Decem-
Der ia cold, dIizzliDg rain has been
falling here tor the past week, which has
been very hard on stock. This will put tha
ground in good condition for the farmers
San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas.
December ia very fine rain is falling
over this section, from heavy mist 10
shower continuous, all day long and
through the night.
Kaufman. Kaufman County. Texas. De-
cember IA hard rain is falling this
morning: the weather Is moderated very
much; rain Is needed for sSock water and
will be welcomed.
Gainesville, Coryell County Texas, De-
cember 17-INor three DAYS a drizzling
main has been falling. The roads are very
muddy and the ground As getting thorough
ly wet.
Rosenberg. Fort Bend County. Texas
December 1s.-A heavy rain fell here last
night, filling creeks. ponds, etc, insudng
an abundance of water for stock throIgil
the winter.
Marshall, Harrison County. Texas, De-
oember ia light ratn has been failing
during the greater portion of the day. At
p. m, 1t Is cool and cloudy.
Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, De-
cember iS.--The rain has been falling
pretty much all day. Everything outside
is flooded with water.
huntsville Walker County, Texas, De-
cember 1S.-There Was a very heavy rain
fall during last night, but the sun Is shin
ing brightly today.
Copperas Cove. Coryell County. Texas,
December IA heavy rain fell here last
night followed by clearing weather with
cool west wind.
Victoria, Victoria County. Texas, Deem
her tS.-Thcre was n heavy rainfall last
night but today is warm and pleasant.
Mckinney, Collin County. Texas, Decem-
Der l7.--Rain began falling this morning
and late this evening has not ceased
BRENNAN. Washington County. Texas,
December ls.--1he rainfall Friday night
and Saturday was very heavy.
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MIDLAND EXTENSION.


The Ennis to Waco Plan Has Agnin
Recn Revived.
Paris. Texas, December ia railroad man
who Is in a position to know something and
to draw conclusions thereirom. In spanking to
The Post correspondent concerning the ru-
uored extension OF the Teyas Midland from
Ennis to Waco, observed significantly that
he would not be surprised If there was some
thing In It. He said that convict gang Of
about eighty men from the Rusk penitentiary.
the gumbo pit gang and the ditch gang, NUM-
bering In all about two hundred men. were
all hard at work on a little stretch OF forty
miles OF road between Terrell and Ennis.
widening tho dumps and filling in the EN-
bankments and roadbed. And now the forces
OF the Bethune- Craney Construction company
having completed the enbankment for this
city's big storage lake, has moved down 70
the same place to work. From all OF WHICH,
he said. it locked TO him very much Ike tney
we're trying TO hurry up and get the roadbei
fixed so that they can go to work on some
thing eise--and that something else is prob
ably the extension from Ennis 10 Waco. the
Post published exclusively under u Paris date
at least six weeks ago that the contract for
building the Waco extension had besn award
ed the Craney company, and January or
soon thereafter Is likely to see the statement
verified by the work being commenced
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| fairfield. This lis tho bill that is proposed
| for discussion by the chamber OF deputies.
Our friends write us that this bill Is likely
to oodnc up for discussion about tho second
fortnight i'm january, after vacation.
This contemptated fncrcaae of duty by
| ;ihe French government is already having
It's effect, in this way; That tho French
iinpmteGs of cotton seed OLD DO not Hike
po nut out their contracts for future ship
ment OF oil without knowing what the tar
III will be.
| write YOU this information, knowing the
interest that you have always taken III
any matttap affecting the cotton seed
crushsrs. @nd as this Is a matter that you
have handled before, We suggest that YOU
take Ut In hand and do whatever you think
Is proper to get car government to see that
ti9s interests of the cotton seed industry
are Protected in any reciprocity arrange
merS,s with the French government Yours
very truiy.
Trinity Cotton OH Company.
"Thas letter startled mo ami the dispatch
thns morning Just merely gave me another
jolt," continued Major Gibson. i had pre-
yfously coareSponded with Hon. John A.
Kasgon the special minister plenlpotenti-
airy cc OUT government. now in Washington,
and he nrcInlsed his best efforts IN cur be-
half Today ce,cided to renew the agita-
ton and invoke the kindly Offices OF Mr..
Kasson."
Followfag as n copy of the letter forward
ed by mail no Mr.. Kasson ysGtarday:
Hon. John a. Kasson. Special Commits
sioner Pl@npotenriary, Department Of
STATE. Washington. D. C.
Dallas Texss. December f7.--Dear Sir:
hope You Will pardon our again trespass-
ing on ynair valuable time with cur trcai-
bles This threatened increase OF import
duties ON cotton seed Oil into Fsance py
that government OF from tpreserlt buties) 8
fmnd5 per 100 kllos b. % francs per 100
Lit L.,
gsllcm, which you will appreciate must pro-
h bit stnch imports from this country. The
enclosed letter frum tho Trinity Cotton OIL
company, and clipping from the Daliss
News Of this date. VIII further explain the
urgency OF onr case. and warrant our again
appealing to you for interference In our
behalf notwithstanding your favor Of the
Ist instant informed MS that YOU had by
cable taken prcpcr action In the matter
with cur ambassador.
As Vt Will be several wee& before this
b.ll will be considered by the chamber OF
dep,rtIes. we request that you take such
further action as Won deem best TO com
hat sinch am unjust discrimination against
cde OF our mast iinportant articles OF man
ufactlre and EXPORT
Approaching your past favoris in our be
half we thank you in anticipation for your
attention to this. Yours very truly,
Robert Gibson,
Interstate Cotton Seed
Crgieihecs Association.
II am not an alsrmist." said Major Glib
ron, but II the French government takes
tho action contemplated by the promoters
Of this bnl now pending In the chamber
III deputies. It will shut ont our product
entirely anlg DEPRIVE us of a wait amount or
trade. Our SENATORS and congressman
ehrrad lend their assistance TO prevent. y
,ycssifTe this dis elimination against the
products ~ our State. "
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A view of Railronsis.

To the Editor or Tho POST
Lay Postoffice, Angelina County, Texas.
December Ill was somewhat impressed
at the remarks OF an old settler OF THIS
county. himself lineal descendant OF the
great South Caroline nullificr, Mr.: John
C. Calhoun, rs to whether or not the
building of railroads throughout Texas
had not worked an injury rather than
proven benefit to the farming interests
of this great State, In that the cattle IN
dustry which prior TO their entry had been
the chief source of revenue for the farmer,
aud when Texas was the cattle marke,
for the nnlanoe of the Union, was almost
DESTROYED: whom the old OK team was tue
mode of transportation and the only cur
rcncy WINS gold with an occasional sprihh-
ling OF tho white metal. 1t is hard 10 con-
vince these old pioneers that the ADVENT
of the railroad has not been of SERIOUS
injury 10 Them IN financial point OF view
In answer TO our suggestion that tho open
ing up of new territory. the cireapehlnB OF
dry goods, groceries and farm implements,
we are met with tho rather unanswerapie
reply, that such new lands nave pfousnt
down the prico OF cotton, corn ann othor
farm urodurts to so low point us TO reu-
der the cultivation Of came below the ac-
tual cost OF production, and the cattle IN
d,,etry has been almost wholly destroyed,
while the cheap rates given by these Same
railroads To Kansas against Texas lot
corn, enables the West 10 lay that cereai
down at a cost less than we can raise II
for. While the difference In the price OF
what tho farmer uses for home Is 40 sinai
as not to be compared with tho prices
received by him for his products prior 70
the advent OF the iron horse. In woru,
Inc fam6,er Is not particularly jubilant at
the trend of events, and the decision OF
Judge Mccormick virtually doing away
with the railroad commission, and giving
the railroads fun power to again charge
what freight rates they may deem III 10
schedule. All OF which comes ouf OF the
producer'e pocket and goes the further 70
enrich tho money power OF the oftete East'
The farmer has just right 70 compialh'
md his argument against the railways
~ not without substance. i nm personally
n warm friend TO the railways and beheve
the more we have OF them tho better VIII
n be for the Snate and country, and YET
the observation OF Mr.. Calhoun and OF MS
class deserve the serious consideration
of tho management OF such lines, and they
should try 10 mako their freight rates
conform somewhat to tho how price OF Inc
farmers products. What Texas needs. and
the whole Southwest for that matter. IS
the deepening OF Buffalo bayou 80 that
ocean shipe can anchor there, and the
late congestion OF cotton at Houston. Gal
weston and interior towns be in future
avoided. r. L. Russell.
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The rnIk Of ola conrederate~.

To the Editor az The Post.
Houston. Texas. December 17.--As was
hurrydng UP Main street the other evening.
hoaneward bound. ! espied several OF the
old SPIRITS OF 1905 standing IN front OF
5osh which is designated. Confederate
neadquar.ers. They were engaged, appar-
emily. In an unusually animated oonversa-
ton. Il was hagled by my handsome friend
George G,ranard. that OH hero OF many a
field 11 blood and carnage, with the in
auiry II | had formed an 0Dlnion as to
VIII. ther that old one-legged Confederate
solder who melted with tears because OF
McKlnley's reference 10 rebel graves in tho
North. was crying about his leg hurtn
him or was really Effected by Mckinley d
tSf1y inslnuated that presumed he was
merely shedding few crocodile tears for
effect. ] added that ptoIIe were much alike
tie w0rll over. t.tst when Prince Albert
visited the North some years since every
Yankee in that sectaon OF Uncle Sans do
nlinlcns bsnt the supple knee N humble
adorat.on OF Ioyeity. The Boston females
went Wild and many OF them landed In
iunausc asylum on account OF extreme
WeGgtsp on that f9nglieh sprg OF nobility.
Even yisit. sorle time st9ce from mis-
cradle specimen VI yellow. shiny China
man SAL tlta washington safls 10 ,SHtsuius
as 20 wbsch Of than should appropriate the
dsrling creature. Just 20 with many
weather yene Southern people. They can't
find anything good enough at home TO
adore, 90 they worship at the shrine OF
stIangl gods. such as Mark Hanna and
Mex nlcy, who. finding thsir imperial!st!c
ideas unpopular throughout the North.
made q irnketing tour TO capture the
saHh. and Judging from the slobbering
spectacle at Atlanta. met With quite sue
GERS
Well, now interrupted Colonel Kin
drcd an old time true and tried soldier
uadeT Gtmsral LongstEeet Whom the
gods wcu.i destroy rhey first make mad
Surely this country is mad. and getting
worse each day. II Is rampant to a de-
gree from which there Is no recession.
There seems 10 be NO midfie c0nserva-
tive course, but having Inundated the
weakest. most defenseless country Of Eu-
rope Il is bloated with the idea that the
world IL ITS oyster. and all that Il neces-
sary is to open and absorb IT, The I'm
periaiisiic craze ID growing upon az as the
days roll by. and II not curbed by some
untpward reverse. will becoms 70 unhaar-
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UNHAPPY SPAIN.
Neither the Conservative Nor the
Liberal Purity Is In Favor.

Neither the Conservative Nor the
Liberal Purity Is In Favor.
Madrid, December 1s--Senor Montoro
Rios and the other members OF the Spanish
lpeace commission reached Madrid late
last evening. They were met by many
politicians and high officials. Their ar
rival was not attended with special In
cident.
This evening the queen regent received
Sencr Montero Rios In audience.
The newspapers today assert that yes
terday's council OF ministers agreed that
Ntlno cabinet should mo- appear again be-
fore parliament and II Is believed that
Senior Sagasta will submit the resignation
10 ,thc queen regent utter the council TO-
morrow.
III Liberal. in a very outspoken article.
declares that both the liberal and conseTya-
tive PARTIES must disappear. US they rep
resent the humiliation OF Spanish pres dgs
abroad, the failure OF the oountry's IL
nancos and the loss Of The colonia. en-
pire.
a National government, El Liberal as
serts, is now impossible Of formation.
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Forecast 4 It Wsst ma i nuDeooul
isr tte lfesenl Weck.
SENATOR plArr TALK NJ fxnANSM
Belief n that tAe p4sse1s Usaneu
WIN Pass sA the PeAce Treaty.
Little II che mouee.

:
~ --".' 80. -
tns senate VIII bc opened by Q epeccA b
Seuatur Plkstn Coma on toe Question q
axpansson IN xvs,, v.s,av - ~. .r..rn =,
s...-.-. -. 'er', ~ 80
'ei'Ns% 'es'' ai'ss'e isst Hwoay ana % ~
mas given very careful attention 70 uhs ex-
tension OF our tsm-torial arca. M litxle
,,s 49,, /. r,,,,...,,,,, .....S.,. =
- -. ~ 'N' ~ =
hn TesshhKnn OF tne mntter.
Ut d hoped that tho peace treaty will -
taken up for d,so,r.slon eariv An January.
- ,..,,.--.
.ss's uis'S IN 'A'N " tno THvoAoasSS %
aislscsing Of the treaty curing the present
sosssvD end the lrpprxssSDn favorable 20
this r,r,,ae ia ,,,,,ura,,, 49,, n..v,r.
- ,,s..-',., 1->s
.'a li uisposatson 70 deoaan tne tree1v
AZ Nngth and some profess unAaterable o.
p1giitsm, but the feeling is so suronu against
IN extra seasd,,,, an, n, s,.r =, an, ,,,.,.-
..,,, -. - - 'sD' - =. 'so p.r's
' ' IN 'he scutienena OF the disposa-
Nvh or the Phll.ppneS after they coma
even xhc ninorsy Will rcrs.nt - a.
trtatys rabfsuh.on Without maporial de-
$50, in" .iSnns ot une td1sty. who are
c,p,aatkm MS they S.w.,. =. ~, ~
| taken tho pains 10 have enumerated tho
nahaes OF sne sixnets TO the memorials
M ANA ,nsy a, ia '.,,a, h.se Seacnn .ne
chan 1000 Of tllein, > i
senator Morgan said today tIhst he meanS
TO press tho Nicaragua Sansl bill as Wig
ols@sly as possible and he expressed the
aopes that he might get a vote before next
"Wednesday. The indications are. however,
| against such an early disposition OF this
subject and 1t may DO accepted as quite
c.fSa'n that tho bill Will naturally BIO
thrown over beyond tho holidays. IT u
evidently the purpose of tho opposition 10
prevent action dlurinG the few remalnang
days prior TO adhournmors. Mr., Morgan
today Indicated his willingness 10 accept
the Berry amendments in modified form
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COTTON SEED OIL MEN WARM.
Proposed Action of the French Gov
eminent Threatens Loss of Trade.

Dallas News.
The cotton seed oil manufacturers were
considerably agitatsd yesterday, To say the
least. on account of the following ASCOT
ated Press dispatch which appeared N the
News:
I'VE, Cllnglon, December iG.--Consuh Brit
tain at Nantes reporls 10 tlne state depart
merlt that he has been Informed that an
Influential csans9onY mas bed1 formed in
France anil strenuous Efforts VIII be put
forth by Ito members 10 SECURE the pas
sage of measure which VIII place an i'm
port duty on co.D5n seed oil al 30 nigga L
figure tAat It Wal be practically proh.bltgye.
The importance Of th > proposition lies IN
the tsFcs that nearly all this Oh imported
into France comes from the United states.
To coasuhnmate the plan, the consul says,
villa be severe blow to American export
eis It Is said to be the purpose OF the
E,rench company 20 undertake toe manu-
facture of coDton coed oil IN France. im-
Iolln2 cotton seed for that purpose from
Egypl n theory that ii VIII tEea be IN
a position TO ctts.a ate the price OF oil In the
United Stetts."
Ma1or Eooert Gibson. secretary and
treasurer OF tho InsteTstate C1ton SEED
Cr,shers' association was eeon by News
representative during The day. He said;
Yes. | read tic d,spatcn fron wash
.TElQu IN lLl5 VIZ oA'N 100 u
very serious matter, concerudDg ootlon
growers and cotton sead oil nlan OF Texas.
Mere than a year ago We recsiyef informa-
tton that there was q movement on loot IN
Faance 10 increase the duty on cotton eeed
Oh. but nothing came OF Il al the time.
Several rnnnshs since 1 received letter
o4figng my auentlsn to the proposed duty
on cotton seed oil by the French govern
ment."
NJ jcr Gibson hers exhibited the letter
referred 10 and permitted the News repre-
sfnsativs 90 make copy OF the same. The
letter fellows:
Robot Gibson, Secretary Interstate Cotton
SEED OrusherS Association. Dallas.
Trtnsty Cotton Oil Company. Dallas,
Texas.--Dear Sir: We beg 10 advise that
we are Just in receipt OF letter from
Narcotics. France. IN which our friends
advise that tho proposed duty CD cotton
rsed al by the French government 10 ~
francs per 100 kilograms, gross weight. as
against francs per 100 Kilograms now