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The San Francisco call., 1899-07-13
OCEAN TRAVEL
Pacific Coast Steamship 60

]. !. /:
h. Steamers leave Broadway
iW4 wharf, San Francisco:
\ ME#8A For Alaskan ports. 10 a. M,
\ WS%8A July Is, 90 25, 30. August 4.
A EEAA change at Seattle
4 4H&Hz4S Ma For Victoria. Vancouver (B.
SH4A uC|8s c., Port Townsend, Seattle,
6EN and New Whatcom CWash),
August L. and every fifth day thereafter;
for Alaska and G. N. Ry.; at Tacoma to n. p.
For Eureka (Humboldt Bay), p m, July
49, 1s 2S 2S August ., and every fifth day
thereafter.
For Santa Cruz. Monterey, San Simeon.
Cayucos Port Hartford tSan Luis Obispo).
Gaviota Santa Barbara. Ventura, Hueneme,
San Pedro East San Pedro (Los Angeles) and
Newport 9 a. m, July IL. 10. %, q, 81, Au-
gust T. and every fourth day thereafter.
For San Diego. stopping only at Port Har-
ford tSan Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port
Los Angeles and Redondo (Los Angeles), IL a
M, July 13, II. q. 25 29, August 2, and every
fourth day thereafter
For Ensenada, Magdaiena Bay, San Jose del
Cabo, Mazatan Altata. La Paz. Santa Rosalia
and Guaymas (Mex.), 10 a. m, 9Th of each
month
For further information obtain folder.
The company reserves the right to change
without previous notice steamers. sailing dates
and hours of sailing.
fICEE;7 ,'t-.CE a New Montgomery
street palace HoteD.
GOODALI. PERKINS & co. Gen. Agts..
10 Market St, San Francisco.
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For THURSDAY only.
Crash SHifinN,
SueciaE at f2c.

Crash Suting, the most popular and
serviceahle fabric of the season for Camp
ing or Outing Suits and Skirts, in self
colored stripes, caecks and figures
cial sale price to-day only, per yard..1ZC
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09

consumption almost before you are aware
of it; the other is when the trouble IS at
last discovered and fully realized to give
up hope too soon.
Begin with these bronchial and throat
ailments the instant they appear; never
wait till to morrow. The right remedy
tlkeu now may save months of severe Ill.
ness. On the other hand if the illness has
already come upon you; and you find your
self weakened, wasted and discouraged, do
not lose hope There is medicine that VIII
certainly restore you to health and strength
NV boy was in a very bad way when com.
mcnced to give him DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery writes J. ". Price, Esq, OF Ozark,
Monroe Co.. Ohio. in recent letter to Or. X. "
Pierce of Buffalo, n. Y The doctors claimed
he had consumption and we doctored with them
until he was past walking. After using hve bot
ties Of the Discovery he is now all right. 1t
has been ten months since he stopped taking
your medicine and he is still in good health We
are very thankful to you for saving our SON.
Hundreds of similar cases are described
in one chapter of DR.. Pierce's great thou
sand-page illustrated book The Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser which will
be sent free for the bare cost of mailing, 2I
one-cent stamps. 1t is verltable family
library in one volumc;-the fruit OF DR..
Pierce's lifelong experience with the Sc
verest types of obstinate chronic diseases.
ANY one may write to him for advice; which
will be sent in a plain sealed envelope,
free OF charge.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Notice..

We, the undersigned, Hall Bros,
proprietors of the Palmetto Roller
Mills, of Lewiedale, S. c., are pleased
to announce that owing to the gener-
Gus and increasing patronage of Our
esteemed friends and customers of
this and adj ,ining counties, We have
bought and will have in operation on
or by the 10Th Of August, 1899, ad-
ditional machinery of the latest i'm
provement to add to that which we
are now running and doing excellent
work. With the new additions we
will be able to do more and better
work than at present. All we ask is
trial and we guarantee satisfaction
in every respect. We grind for the
tenth bushel, and any amount from
one bushel up. We don't expect to
stop our present grinding longer
than forty y-eight hours to make the
change with our new machinery
which will be completed in a few
DAYS, and will be announced through
the columns of the Dispatch, when
we will extend an invitation to all to
come and examine our mill as to it's
beauty, completeness and excellent
wolk. Correspondence solicited.
HALL BROS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Take an Interest in Fruit Growing
and Give Variety to Life and
iah,r

When tree does not bear good
fruit, or none at all, it is hewn
down. We haven't yet been hewn
down, but, to the contrary, more Of
our trees are bearing good fruit than
ever. 10000 patrons testify to this
annually. It's fact that there are
all sorts of everything; so of fruit
trees; ours bear good fruit true to
name. Our growth for over 30
years is positive proof. Fruits for
all sections. Five varieties of Japan
plums, ripening in succession for
nearly two months without break.
Twelve varieties of peaches, ripening
in succession from June till frost
without break; and so of apples,
etc. Free catalogue and pamphlet
of 40 pages on How to Plant and
Cultivate an Orchard" give particu-
lars. Address: J. Van Llndley Muir
sery Co., Pomona Hill Nurseries,
Pomona, N. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR.

Believing that MR. WESLEY HARSEY
will faithfully and c ,nscientlon.ly serve the
the people of the county in The State Sen
ate with ability, his many friends hereby
nominate him for that position and pledge
him to abide the result of the Democratic
primary.
Th, many friends of DIR D. NJ. CROS-
son, knowing his ability and excellent
worth, and being perhaps, the l4rgest, as
we'll as one of the most successful farmers
in the county, uaking his vari: d interest
identical with that of tn whole people. do
hereby announce him as andioate r
Stat Senator, and pledge him to abide the
result of ,he primary. Many Friends.
The friends of DR.. ". T. BROKER,
appreciating his former services in the
Legislature and knowing his patriotic de-
votion to tho county, feel assured that he
would prove most competent and able
Senator, and feel pride and pleasure in
nominating him to ill the unexpired term
for Senator in the com ng election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Ieesvi' le Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor OF the Dlspatch:
Mrs. J. F. Anderson has returned
from a visit to relatives in Blackville.
Misses Nora Long and Blanche
Caughmann of Mt. Willing, have
been visiting their old schoolmates
here.
Miss Mamie Mitchell of Ridge
Spring, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
G. D. Barr.
Mrs. L. B. Haynes has returned
from visiting friends in Saluda.
Prof. J. L. Kinard was in town on
the day of the barbecue.
Hons. D. F. E6rd and W. H.
Sharpe, Durable representatives, were
renewing their Leesville friendships
on campaign day.
Leesville is delighted to have our
young townsman Lawrence j. Shealy,
as railroad and express agent. Po-
lite and efficient services will be
rendered to all.
Mr.. D. ID. Mitchell has return
ed from sad visit to the home OF
his son-in-law, Mr.. Rich, of Millen,
Ga. Miss Rosa Rich and little Dan
have died recently and other mem
bers of the family are seriously sick.
They all have our tenderest sympa-
thies. Miss Rosa was great favor
ite with her numerous friends.
Oar town is proverbial for beauty.
The streets were never kept so clean
and attractive as under the super
vision of Capt. T. Johns, our efficient
marshal. He has certainly found
his calling.
The chum-chum of the new roller
mill sings US to sleep and cheers our
waking hours with biscuit prospects
we have never known before. From
far and near the wheat rolls in.
Already many have said the wheat
acreage will be greatly increased
around Leesville.
Prof. ". P. Coker is assisting in
the Commercial School in Berry, s..
G., for few weeks.
Misses Ollie Mitchell and Bessie
Watson are to teach in Orangeburg
county this fall.
Miss Sula Smith will attend the
meeting at Good Hope this week.
Miss Julia Smith of Springfield, is
visiting relatives here.
Miss Wertz and Miss Kinard OF
Prosperity, have been visiting Rev.
J. D. Kinard.
The new house of Matthews &
Bouknight on Main street will be one
of the prettiest residences in town.
Its rooms are commodious and the
painting and trimming attractive.
August S, 1899.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Now for the Primary Election.
The Men Who Will Manoge the Elec-
ton on August Is, 1899.

The Men Who Will Manoge the Elec-
ton on August Is, 1899.
am sorry the members of the
Executive Committee, whose pre-
cincts are blank, have not sent in the
managers for their boxes. 1 leave
them blank in the hope that it may
catch their eyes and that they will
send the names in at once:
Peak-O. L. Mayer, James h.
Hope, ". E P. Haltiwanger.
Spring Hill-Perry Sites, R. V.
Esrgle, NJ. B. Eleazer.
Cbapin-S. D. B. Lever, D. j.
Haltiwanger, S. F. Buckley.
Piney Woods-John A. Frick, J. j.
Rish, E L. Amick.
E6rd's Stored L. Koon, Cohe n
Shealy, Sidney G. Fulmer.
Hilton-C W. Smith, P. D. Bick-
ley, h. H. Dreher.
Folks School House,. j. Chap
man, w. r. Eleazer, J. A. Eleazer.
Irmo-J. H. Counts, H. A. Lorick,
E. F. Metz.
Mates School House-I. Haiti
wapger, Arthur S. Nunamaker, ST.,
John W. Youpginer.
Lexington-P. Dalton George, c.
West Caughman, ". Morgan Csugh.
man.
Boylston Acadeny-G. H. Raw],
R. A. Barr, W. A. Leaphart.
Hollow Greek Church-R. J. Price.
P. G. Keisler, S. O. Hook.
Brook-L. S. Derrick, Saml Der.
rick, John Long.
j. W. Crout's Store-Addison Van.
SAINT, W. W. Koon, j. D. Langford.
Lewiedale-J. F. Leaphart, Frank
Oswalt, G. B. Avery.
Leeeville-Dr. ]. F. Mitchell, B N
Bodie, D. L. Gunter.
Batesburg-J. T. Sawyer, j. E.
Hinnant, II. W. Haltiwanger.
Samaria-W. E. Quattlebam, JEFF
Burgess, A. B Quattlebaum.
Red Bank-John b Bailey, George
7. Taylor, Dallas Wessinger.
c. R. Rish's-F. Lyles, J. G. Dun
bar, H. E. Jefcoat.
Laird's Old Mill-A. W. Craft, j.
L. Jefcoat, G. J. King.
Swansea-W. NJ. Johnson, L. v
CAN'T, L. P. Smith.
Boiling Springs, No. ii. Fred
Shealy, John A Griffith, NJ. L. Nil,
Ter.
Gaston-W. N. Spires, c. S Good
win, A. R. Sightler.
Red Store-N. B. Wannamaker
Shelton Hammer, J. G. Muller.
Brookland-J. D. Sem, W. M
Corley, JL. Berry.
I can send the boxes to any set o1
managers who request it by express
prepaid. We have not the money tc
pay messengers. The boxes will be
ready for distribution on Monday.
August 7th.
G.. NJ. E6rd,
County Chairman Lex. Dem.
August 2, 1899.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09

There is more Catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced itlncura-
bic. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by F. J. Cheney 4 Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu
tioual cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonful. 1t acts
directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials. Address.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Beware Of Green Fruit.

Now in the heated term people
should pay attention to their diet,
avoiding unripe fruit and stale vege-
tables which invariably bring on
cramps, cholera molbus, or diarrhoea.
Children are particularly subject to
complaints of this kind, and no
mother can feel safe without having
a bottle of Pain-Killer. It is safe,
sure and speedy cure. Avoid substi-
tutes, there is but one Pain Killer,
Perry Davis. Price Csc. and SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Fall Meeting Of the South Carolina
Holiness Association.

This meeting will be held at Lees
Vile, S. G, beginning Monday night,
18th September, 1899, and continue
ing through the following Sunday.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Those desiring entertainment will
please confer Immediately with Prof.
L. B. Haynes, Leesville, S. G.
The Friday before the meeting
will be observed as day of fasting
and prayer in behalf of the meeting.
T. G. LigoD,
Pres. S. c.. H. A.
c. D. Stanley, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Notice.

TAM AUTHORIZED BY W r. LAIRD
i to advertise and sell at private sale. the
following described land, situate in Blll
Swamp township, Lexington county, tour
miles from Swansea: One Tract. contain
ing 81 acres. lyiue on east side of Back.
vile road. One Tract containing! acres,
lying on west side of the same road. The
above lands are we'll timber,d with pine,
oak and hickory, being fine farming clay
lands Terms CASH. Apply to
NJ. F. LAIRD. Hutto, S. c.
Julv 2e 1899 2m45
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
The State of South Carolina,

The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.
By Geo S. Drafts, Esquire, Probate Judge
WHEREAS MARY E. MILES HATH
w made silt to me to grant her Letters
of Administration Of the Estate Of and
effects Of Henry Miles;
These are. therefore. to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
Of the said Henry Miles, deceased, that
they be and appear before me IN the Court
of Probate, to be held at Lexington c. b.,
on the l7th day of August next, after pub
lication thereof, at i o'clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, it any they have. why
the said administration should not be
granted
Given under my hand. this "a day Of
August, Anro Domiri. 1899
G. S. DRAFTS, J. P. L. G. Isl
Published on the % day of August,
1889, in the Lexing on Dispatch. 2~3o.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
c. D. Stanley, Secretary.

Ramon's American Stock Powders
one of the best preparations on the
market for cattle, hogs and poultry
Is and 25 cents packages, at the
Bazaar. Use this powder once and
YOU will have no other.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
LEESVILLE COLLEGE.

MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TONE
Nl unexceIled Co education, the nat
ural and best method. Personal interest
taken in each pup |. All grades. Music.
Art. Elocution and Business courses.
Expenses for the year s72 to Sl25. Board
reduced by domestic work to Sc per month.
L. B. HAYNES, Pres.
July 26 -3m
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09

be at Irmo today, Chaplin tomorrow
and the campaign will end here on
Saturday and every body should give
them hearty welcome.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Barbecue.

WE WILL FURNI>H FIRST
w Glass Barbecue and refreshments.
at the residence of Reuben W. Kleckley. Oh
saturday, August 10, 1899. The neighbor-
hood is especially invited to attend, have
pleasant chat and enjoy good dinner.
Music and dancing tor the young folk.
Dinner charges Csc and 35c
REUBEN w. KLECkLY.
HENhY BUFF.
July $40
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09

Dukes Cameo Tobacco, Old Va.
cheroots and the very best cigars,
always at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09

There are
two mis-
takes that
people with
weak lungs
are liable to
make and
both are
about
equally
bad: One
is to not
give atten-
ton quick
ly enough
to the little
coughs and
bronchial
troubles
" h ich so
rapidly un-
] dernline
the delicate
lung tissue
and plunge
Won into
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
August 2, 1899

MEN AND Bpsn R5ans{ ;Zs 5F9nS5s @i1d, p'iys S:s:
WOMEN s%Sitiss; s1s5ssss tea Seaots, lSs;Gas xig:
OF and cheerful ness soon disappear W. en-
the kidneys are out of order or diseased.
For pleasing results use DR.. Kilmers
Swamp-Root. the great kidney remedy. At
druggists. Sample bott e by mail free,
also pamphlet
Address. DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton
n. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Notice of Dissolution

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the partnership lately existing between
l.. B BooZer and 5. 'ozer. OF theTown
of Lexington and State OF South Caro!Da,
under the firm name of B)oz-r Il Boozer,
Was dissolved by mutual consent, on the
2lst day Of July. 1899 All debts due the
said partnership are to be received by
either Of the undersigned. Claims against
said firm will be presented to either for
pay meut on or before September lst nt xt.
L. B BOOZER.
J. s. B)OZER.
Lexington. &. c, July 81, 1899.
July 26, 4wlO.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-09
Barbecue.

WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
w Class B rbecue with refreshments,
at NJ. C. Shirey's place, on the Calk road,
near Amick's ferry, on saturday, August
18th. Candidates for the Senate AMI
other speakers will be present to address
the people. Charges for dinner reasonable.
J. NJ. KOCN
J C. SHlREY.
D. D. AMICk.
July l1-39
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-14
cnIL SERVICE TEST CASE.

Justice Gczcrich "a the supreme Court yester-
day reserved decision ON an application made by
Joan r. Fellows. jr.. tor writ OF peremptory
mtuaauus 10 compel the Municipal CiyN Service
Commission 10 certify that he had been appointed
to hs place as a clerk In tho Office OF the Col
lector ~ Assessments The Controller has declined
to pay Nj Folowss salary without tho certificate
from the CiyN Service Commission tina, ne had
been appointed IN accordance with the provisions
~ the aw and the rules OF the civil Service pro-
nllgaffd In accordance herewith
Tie C'yl Service Commission, although advised
by The coruoraion Counsel that 4 should Issue tho
certificate mas refused 10 do SO, holding that the
re.4tor. hayius been appointed before ne law o.
1874 witch requires the issuance or such cer-
-fr .af. became law cannot obtain the certificate
I'M. ra~. s. ID test one. several other clerks sal
aries having boon held up Ia tho same manner
and for The same reason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-14

the required bearing power for roS a moor Of WOOD
'e TIL witness referred to the repaiTs OF acme ,
third Avenue Theatre and said they ",'' r'hi.
in violation Of the law and ihat onF 1xn,n'iners
tect with pull" with The Board 1i ,r1Tk That
woul6 have been permitted 70 do sucn WOE, AMI ~
work was done by W. ). Fryer, an "''''''N' W
member Of the Board OF Examiners. - hmm
William Miller a builder said that III v'. 'l
dr,i-and- th,rteenth-st.. between fl'si a. ,..ir
e,es .he contractors were erecting SIX sl,'N INV
iree ur.ier a permit and plans calling Tor ~
Ii,lidtrge Old material WAS being gs'd; ,.l.-p b..
,er v,as moor and. the witness SAID. a''I'''.,' ,
v,s,.od me place dozen times. he i'N',, Nffi,r
tnsnec,or Of The buildings Department VII. Inn,
summed up bis testimony concrIlln@ " ''r,..rr,.
Nor 81 other buildings now I'M course Oh - ,r,
lion hy declaring the conditions 3aI".tN
afraid 70 go into some OF them NO. sun . A.
JOIN c. Horir. one Of the 'ommiSS.on',rs. ,r,lo
counts submitted "a large bundle OF I'p.it9 a..
h,. his department 90 thc Mayor. go. 'i,i 20
rerorfs were complaints 81 the m''ho'7 .rl
Shooting the work If grading ana IaN'ur DO f-.
Hronx and of the work itself. MI. Mss i',,n M
~ III. r,r0rts dated August and 'ci"i'. o. ' '',l
i,ine l>es Tho reports inclcsod long i-lN ~ ,Nt
c..r,,acG 10 by the Deputy 'ommissio ''F -.
,..,v. and his engineers which tn" ''ihl"'9-' 81 -
Of Accounts found was NOT mp 20 the terms ''
contracts 49, t-t r.Dartr,.rt
denies that there IS favoritism shown 20 t'f T.,
ranv supplying fire alarms 20 notes "'' f''''''
buildings. as testified on THURSDAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-14

freight locomotives on IT, main line. orders have
been given 10 az ny dfiv new Naucain engines WIN
scoops and tho track WIFI be provided with water
tanks tho rnalb'd.
one result Of tho high prices OF beef Is 10 orca'e
demand for lamb and mutton In the East Inc
big Strengthening concerns Of Chicago are thefeIpI'
,,rkln0 oxfondol provision FOR securing large sup
fly from the Northwestern states. ana iait'hhE is
stock iu Kansas and other good grazing I'b'"'9'
The Olvrnr,ia mill about 20 10 erected in Colum-
lia 5 e. Is 20 he The largest factory u ~ knH
under one ROOF I'm the South Il Will have l"''"
spndlcs other companies have more machinery
bat not in one building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-14
nOONAiiiNl

trnm lIr Dhra.o N.W-
IA. Major N.udui 90 Do, shame sah IL
worm. Were to trt o. that h.usat corn crop,
The Colonel Terrible. slh It's 20 Dee hoped that
moot Of the corn crop VIII get into the worms.
The Major-What kind OF worms. kerusla
Tho tOlOncl-W OrmS that form part OF a still.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-14
LIVED TWO WEEKS WITH BROKEN NECK.

LTTLU W. WHTHN "II" "'7"''' I'0H'
James Aubrey. nineteen years Old. painter, OK
~ 2sa Tenth-ave.. who fell from p ladder AT Thir-
,lath-4f and E.eventh-Ave TWO weeks aEo. break
ing his neck died yesterday morning IN Roosevelt
Hospital
,.. h0-tital rs Walter DlryrA SON ~ The Glen
Cove ni' .loullrc starch fartIrrr has been IN
ia, hospital Two months With t broken neck lie
underwent an operation and may 1--we.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-14

If Won failed TO register y"~trr""H' reg 'N'''
,,dn,, Thts - the second day "t r'E'~''
lion for the election on N"N'"
wv ,, =, rc.t.trr cnnnot vote at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-14

second opportunity 10 register - G'''"
To-day. The only remaining days 81 r'E'
trntion nrc Friday and snturda, "i new
week Register 10 dnN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
IN MEXICAN COTTON.
American Capital Largely Invested
Near Durango.

City of Mexico, Feb. 1S.-Chfcago cap
ttal is invested in the largest cotton
plantation in the world, the Mexican
cotton estates, located in Durango. This
concern, otherwise known as the
Tlahualilo Agricultural company, was
incorporated seven years ago under the
laws of Mexico, but quite recently has
passed under American and English
control The stocks are owned in the
United States and the bonds, placed in
England, have a regular quotation on
the London stock exchange. Four of
the five directors of the company are
observation-disclosures Brown Potter, James
NJ. Townsend and c. P. Mackie of New
York and William D. Bull of Chicago.
The English trustees are Lord Welvy of
Abingdon, a secretary of the British
treasury, and Henry P. Sturgis of the
Westminster bank of London.
Mr.. Mackie, who is the vice president
and general manager, has arrived here
from one of his annual trips to Durango
and gives some information concerning
the enterprise. The company operates
IN the Laguna basin, located in an i'm
mense plateau, 400 miles wide by 600
in length, hemmed in by mountains,
and with a general level of 1000 feet
above the sea. 1t is known as the Boil
son de Mapimi, and is one of the two
great watersheds of the Sierra Madre
in northern Mexico. In the BolSon are
some broad, shallow lakes and a few
rivers, the largest being NazaS river,
some 800 miles long. Some seventy
years ago the Nazas left the Cayman
lagoons to one side, and they finally de-