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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-14
Table Linens.

liable linens that sold for 33c., now per yard....
Laole linens, regularly worth SOC, special per yd.
liable linens, fully worth SOC, price now...........
.aoe linens, would be bargain if sold at 9Sc, yd.
'aoIe linen, considered good value at $3.50 per
!d, You may have same per yd.................
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-14
Underwear. &c.

Also special offerings in UD-
derwear, Neckwear and Hosiery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-14
Custom Tailoring for Boys.

Custom Tailoring means careful, correct tailoring
have them-a careful glimpse in this department
convince You of the facts-we guarantee the prlc
well as qualities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-14
Hats and Caps.

Mems and Boys Hats, and
Caps at correspondingly reduc-
ed prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
Total dehcienc cy.....

The city Of Abbeville gives her people good
water. Our understanding is that 1t costs
from four TO six times as much to get the
water into the reservoir as II does to pump IL
from the reservoir into the stand pipe. lfthe
city gave US branch water, We might get IL for
eight cents a thousand gallons.
From our point Of view, the users OF water
have no good cause to complain at thirty
cents per thousand gallons, and we tnlnK
when they become accustomed TO the meter
system, they would cheerfully pay that
amount.
The great question before this people Is ::
Will the Water Commission assume the re-
sponsibility OF refusing a seemingly good
offer. and run the risk Of charging big def
cheney against the council?
In view OF the offer Of the Electric Light
and Power Company, will the City Council
the deficiency bills, should they occur?
While II is possible that much OF our un-
derstanding Of this matter may be at fault,
yet there seems to be enough in 1t to prompt
further and fuller investigation, and we
know that the Water Commission will con.
cur in any effort that may be made to bring
about the best results.
The people want TO be Informed on the
status Of affairs, and they will be perfectly
satisfied when they understand and know all
the facts that combine for the best interests
Of Us all.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
0HRISTIAN MISSIONS.
eaad ;or a Chanel at the Cotton Mil.

! Need sof q Chapel at the Cotton Mill.
= Below is the copy of letter which should
cause every Christian Of our community
remorse of conscience When people in our
midst plead with us for spiritual food Is II not
time for Us to act7 Sometime ago few OF
otIr good ladies undertook to raise the means
tn biiId 4 chapel 10 the neighborhood OF the
fsotory, but after hard work could only secure
. sn1sH amount. Il IL to be hoped that this
Food oaass Will be revived and Ia very short
While our Christians may erect chapel
where these people oap worship. oo
NV Dear Mrs. Mofse: We ladies desire
that yoa come down and meet with us one
evening in every week and have Bible U read, 3 o.
cold and indifferent, and seldom get TO
church. We want to live better and set y
better example before our families and our
friends, We want TO meet together this
evening at Mrs Gena Blanchetts for an hour.
beginning at three O'Clock, and we shall re-
joiced to have you with US.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Thayer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
GIVE Us MORE LIGHT.
The Water Commission are Asked 10
Give q statement OF the Profit and
Loss in Running the Water Works.


Editor Press and Banner:
In q late number or your paper, you neld
ont the hope of "clieap water"
/ n rumors are reliable, the wish Ia father TO
the thought" We call upon the Water Com
mIssioners to give US information as TO eX.
lpenges and amounts realized from the water
wnrks. no statement for which has ever been
submittei for Information of taxpayers since
tina Vater works have been IN operation.
ThA statement OF the City Treasurer, upon
f,ADff House door. shows about S.. 600 paid out
Eiasf TaSr By City Council on account OF water
|w0ffl. including $500 interest on water
ES6ndas besides expenses or meters lateiy put
IN R6ichy does not appear to be included IN
Esald ssatement-perhaps not yet paid Out In
III SSgtatsd that the income from water rents
Efof last year wss some $500, perhaps some
|fhfnR over and the expenses. incident 10 run
lnina de plant, including engineers salary,
LWood. !. soliciting rents. and other matters
the collections from wafer
refifS md D0 no amount from water works
were turned over to City Treasurer.
AlIt Al 2iso said private consumers are charged
so centS per 1000 gallons. while Anderson "a
Suppiied at 20 cents, and Greenwood at W
cents par 1000 gallons.
4, II this be SO, why Is Abbeville water 80
much ,dearer?
,sIfs t6e water works are toHcost annually
some thousands of dollars, besides the inter-
ests ~ would seem TO be an expensive luxury.
How many of the property owners have Inc
water pipes on their premises? How many
hayenot? taxpayer
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
Death of Rev. J. o. Lindsay ID. d.

Death of Rev. J. o. Lindsay ID. d.
His many friends will be sorry to learn ol
the death OF Rev. ]. o. Lindsay, d. D., one OF
the ablest as we'll as one of the best ministers
OF the gospel in this County.
For seventy.eight years he lived blame.
less life, and all that time he labored jealous
ly for the uplifting OF the people. He was
distinguished for his honesty OF speech, and
the courage with which he expressed him
SELF He was factor in all assemblies OF
christians. and the vigor with which he used
s.l..s pen drew attention whenever he wrote
for the newspapers. In early life he was
editor of the Erskine Miscellany at Due West.
He sold the paper to his brother-in-law, DR..
j. l. Bonner, In January, 1852, and he has
since then devoted himself TO the preaching
OF the gospel.
The editor Of the Press and Banner left the
parental roof 1851 to 60 to his home, and 70
set type for the Erskine Miscellany, and we
remember his kind treatment with much af
fiction.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
LITTLE RIVER.
Pebbles Picked Up on the Banks Of
the PurtinE Stream.

Il
the Purting Stream.
Little River, May II, 1900.
There was an entertainment at Wellington
on Friday night at the residence OF MIR. r. F.
Morris, for the benefit Of the Presbyterian
Miss Nora Cuddy. who has been teaching
for some time In Edgefield County, has closed
her school, and is at home again.
Mr.. Ansel Talbert was visiting in Bellvue
several days last week.
Messrs. w. O.. Mars, and w. D. Morrah,
were IN Bordeaux Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. Louise Porter has been In this vicinity
for some time, doing some nice carpenter
work. -.
Miss Carrie Mars, who has been spending
some time In Laurens, is at home again.
Miss Jennie Wideman came down from
Due West on Friday, and spent Saturday and
Sabbath with her parents, Hon. and Mrs. W.
Services were held at Hopewell Church on
yesterday, In memory OF Rev. j. o. Lindsay,
D. D., former pastor Of that church, who died
at his home In Due West on Friday night,
l1th Of May.
Communion services were also held at
Hopewell on yesterday, the Pastor Rev Bur-
gess gEve us TWO splendid sermons. In the
forenoon his text was taken from 1st Cor. 18th
chapter, LIST verse. "And II Christ be not risen
then Is our. preaching vain, and your faith is
also vain"
Miss Lille Wardlaw entertained mum Der
of her friends on Saturday.
Miss Lois Moffat Miss Bessie Lowry, and
Mr.. Paul Pressly from Due West-Miss Annie
ley visited friends In Bellevue Saturday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
Wednesday, May 16. 1900.
The Water Works.

Our people are now giving attention to the
question Of water. The great cash deficiency
that occurs annually in the operation OF the
plant affords a theme for discussion. The de-
ficiency has to be paid by the town council
although that body has no power to CONTRACT
or reduce the outlay. The water commission
receives or collects the water rents. and the
council must m eet the deficiency.
No complaint or censure Of the Water Com
mission, because OF past deficiencies, has
been heard, and all our people seem satisneo
that effort has been made to be as economical
az possible in the operation Of the water
plant, but it appears to many that the Elec
tic Light and Power Company has made an
exceedingly liberal offer, whereby heavy
burden would be lifted from the shoulders o.
the people.
While we do not know the exact sums col
lected for water rents, we are furnished by
the City Council with the following statement
OF the amount of deficiencies which the!
have paid during the last twelve months:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
REV. J. 0. LINDSAY D. d.
Members or Lebanon Church Pay an
ARectionAte Tribute TO Their Late
DaSfnr

Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has re.
moved from the field Of bis earthly labors our
friend aud pastor Rev. ]. Q. Lindsay, D. D"
who died at his honae In Due West, Friday
night May II, 1900:
Therefore be it resolved, That in his death
we recognize the loss OF an able preacher OF
the Word, q faithful pastor. a wise counsellor,
and q devoted friend. That his superior
talent his modest demeanor, his charity for
the frailtes OF others, has left their imprint
upon the hearts Of the people OF our com.
munity. For more than half century he
has labored in the Masters vineyard, the last
seventeen years OF which was at this place.
Like father he has gone In and out amongst
US, baptizing our hildren, marrying our
young people and burying our dead: He has
gone to his reward, and we who loved and
admired him take this occasion Of expressing
our deep sorrow for the loss which we have
sustained. That we tender our sympathies to
the family OF our deceased Brother. for surely
We share their sorrow. Thata copy OF these
resolutions be sent to the family Of our de-.
ceased Brother, a copy to each OF the County
papers, to the Southern Presbyterian and the
Christian Observer and that page OF the
church record be inscribed 10 his memory.
Respectfully submitted,
J.S. Gilbert,
Samuel Evans,
J. @. Pressly.
Committee for the officers and members Of
Lebanon Presbyterian Church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
Charleston waking Up.

The proposition for holding Southern and
West Indian Exposition in Charleston seems
to be popular, and is gaining strength. The
move Is certainly good one. II people from
other sections OF the country would visit the
old city, they might remove the antiquated
notions from the minds OF the oldest moss.
back in the city. The presence OF good men
In the city might be revelation and sur
prise to those esteemed citizens who think
that there is nothing polite or meritorious
outside of the staid old city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
r.. NJ. HaddOn's Locals.

For all kinds ofstaple or fancy goods 60 or
send to Haddon's N.s
One to cases OF Millinery coming In every
week at Handop's.
Ifyou need Commencement loutft 60 or
send TO Haddons. -.,..... -
You will invariably ind Just what you
want In Dry Goods or Millinery at Had
don's . Af#
Now is the time for white goods. You WY
lind them in great variety at Haodon'A
Special offer & Short ends IN ailke. Call
early 10 secure the best values Ct Haddon's.
adies made skirts at Haddon's.
Ladies' shirt walsts-just the thing for these
hot days at Haddons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16

Mr.. J. T. BIGHAM, Editor Lantern, Is to be
in Office OF Judge of Probate today with q
view to taking out letters Of administration
on estate OF the lase Walter Miller, deceased.
are now on afisit to her father, MIR. F. L.
MorroT~
-SCG w. A. LATIMER. of Augusta, Ca, is In
the city.
Mr. DARGAN and wife returned from their
Northern trip on Monday last.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
Free Advertisements Is.

The State makes point on US about adver.
Using patent medicines. We we're caught
mapping that time. and we accept The States
amendment. We did inadvertently give
the patent medicine a notice free Of charge,
after having refused pay to publish notices
OF II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
CharIestOn's Good Inch

get Port Royals dry dock. This will be q
great blow to the little city with the best
harbor on the coast. And Charleston will be
very proud OF her good fortune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
An Old Friend.

Mr.. w. A. Latimer, Of Augusta. is in town.
V. K. A better soldier or better man was
not in the confederate army, and Augusta
has no better or more useful citizen than w.
A. Latimer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
DENTAL NOTICE.
s. F. KillingsWOrth,
No, 4 Seal Block, Abbeville, 9. G.
Dissolution of Partnership.
No. 4 Seal Block.

THE PARTNERSHIP EXISTING UNDER
Il the name OF Milford & Liddell IL this day
dissolved by mutual consent.
All debts due the firm must be paid to ]. Z.
Liddell. j. X. MILFORD,
May lG. 1872 J. J." LlDpf'LL'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
Here it is.-The Best on Earth.

Without peer, equal of any $40 hair Mattress at at
only one-fourth its cost. 1t weg 50 lbs.' nGnes On
thick, made biscuit tufted and side Sttched. ms
Mattress is made with layers of felt as shown in
cut The layers of felt are built up 50 as to pc
come highly elastic, and it is impossible for it to
lump A guarantee that it will never lump, basked s.
by factory of unlimited capital IS stamPedatooH toI
every Mattress. We place them in your house oI
80 days trial. and if not satisfactory, return same ms
What more could you ask? You run no rsk ~ ~
and examine same Better STILL have one sensSe a.s
your house on trial. 1t will stand the test ooNl 'ol
for the next 80 days at Introductory prices. .8
A complete stock of Pillows, Bedding and Furnlg
ture of all kinds always on hand Aas
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16

Pecks bad boy. and his Pa at S. l. Till.
A Library OF Wit and Humor at 8. 1. Tills
Unoe Bens Experience with the Hypocrltes
al =, /. Tiils
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
MAY 23.

A Big Time in the Court House.
The annual celebration OF the Palmetto
Literary Society Of the AbhevIlle Hieh
School will be held in the Conr House On
wednesday night, the23 Of Nay, BEGINNING
at 8: 80. The public are cordially invited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters In post ofice week ending NAV + 1sap
r.! CoMrs, J. E. Cothran, Miss Anie Calhoun,
D-John Henry Devlin, Mrs. Anna P. Dav.
kins "a 20 :
G-Felton Glover. g.
A-Manuel Hardman, G. T. Hammop ds
Elise Harris, s. M. Hill, Sam Holmes,
L-Annie Leslie 81. -5laf -
R-Mrs. Lesley Richard, ,I.einmey Read.
T-Mary j. Tate, Willie Thomas.
W-Tom WideInan, MrS. j r. Winaton
Mrs. Lula Williams. Robt s. Link. p. M. >
....g..:zfz 81. i. = .-s.1'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16

Cuba. have been unearthed, and various
changes will follow. I
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
CosTBsR9 ! % n, 4 egA 4 ALs


What .my ~: 3sssss y ~ b aeass On HIS
Rousd. dsesf " city.
Abbssiliss 81 G May 10, 1900.
DELEGATES TO AssuA5 HEzFIre KnIeHrs
oS'FsTHrAS.sstSl y ssss' sss 8 3 . sst
from On 1sss ,ss
PssP'ns PSs ssf e sss Kns6s
Of pP. Rvthiss' 3. a' 'Ss1.r sa ar Of s. G.
G. c. b. ii Bpcwn, re; Commit} s5san.
L. T. Miller. Grand fS6t slentati No.
John NJ. Gam6relI, GISna EepTssentative.
OTHER VISITORS .soa a Hi1iHrssrSs.
MIR. and Mrs. G. RI Hfmmond and .on,
Mrs l.. T. Miller AID ron, ~ Il
Mrs. NJ. II. Wilsonz{s<s " ~. 49, 3ssSs b,
An the above visttok ettst their arrtval a. A.
Ps PFsdsss ssssusiiu9 Iaf IL as 81 10 81 q Siis
seas1 60 ssrsisss sSpss'sshS shrSSush aSa si.Soa;
stopping. y, IA. ~
Isg,,> pEssoNA |i |iIoss III
5 Rsy. and Mrs. Jamee 9y Due West.
Ewsrsi in thecity last HE gnssts Of
M:--Headans I!3Eos Hse.casd :, g
!
+ ass : q B M I we !qs q q Y, the
sbr. L. T.HiIl has been qu5t
pest week, 5but is out again sssn otans ssne
Mr. and Mrs. J. 6. Asrshhit of ApdsrsoI,
spent sunday Ia the city i!54 s91iMeto!AsS.
Calhoun was around Monday t1a aS5n& Ial1s ~
with bis many friends who
hfMaeS Messrss, stfRsAsss 3. 3. LINK and Col: Wysit
have just returned from deii&1siuil,stsRe ~
North. When II is said they snk9yech ~ sns. s.ss
fhas been told We heard syaqya1d5 they
were two Of the finest looking 4a{k4mel y ynstI
walked the streets OF the & StAHnst t1H
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. DargaS ,, tnsI g
city last Monday via. Soutlgrn Wiils Wit ~
welcomed home by hosts ofdl1ena IL
Nlcs Hubble Bays after very sssss .Ptn q
Charleston last Monday. N X Ia VI
SPORTING W0RSJp-JEFFRIES Aa43{s9snDNtN
The fight for the heavy weight ehampions
ship between these Two famous H94iD,ass Sass
presence az, about 10000 speatatexs ana oaas as
though Corbett was knocked out4n tho, Z3ra
round, yet by his generalship, freed ana
.skiAful boxing be regained magA oi III
present 10 6e the most "expert boxer IN the
.Noffd.n Ailer hard and fair aiht Jenries
put Gorbett 70 sleep in the 23rd round oy
left hand pinch on the jaw, and by 20 dolng
champion pf the world. After the ngnE
1e6fies said: l won the fight because !
forced it, snnd then tired the other ieiloW.
tset' d%s wssssfnooksd out would not have
solamy share OF the purse for s5o.OOo."
.S:.ef ABBEv1LLE BALL TEAM. 4
The Abhspille bali, team vii s.pIay ball"
sSSst 90 5sss ops asa ia
Manager cob6 ia fms Us 4ss have already
people people GA 1SSevlis I 40 tSs home team
sas shss sse %
coming season. ~"
*. * BICYCLE PARADE.
This splsndid track will soon be put in the
anticipates some lively riding. A bicycle |
parade is already being discussed and whe |
the plan is mapped ont will be the crowning |
feature OF this seasons anusements.
WOMAN AT THE NOTION OF IT.
I On last Sunday morning one George Jack
con oolored Journeyed to the Blue Hill, In
search of bis wife, as he wanted her 70 &C
with hiRa TO the "Sun rise" prayermeeting,
he was told bis wife was not at the mouse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
DR.. LINDSAY'S WILL.
IL Was Proved Last Monday In the
Probate Court.

Rev. Henry D. Lindsay. D. D., Allegheny,
Pa, DR.. ]. j. Lindsay, MessrS. Henry e. Bon
ner and Samuel Agnew, Of Due West, appear
ed In Probate Court on Monday to probate
will OF DR.. J. o. Lindsay, deceased. =
DR.. Lindsay gave his entire estate to his
wife during her life time, and at her death 10
be equally divided among his children.
The Doctors life was insured for several
Thousand dollars for the benefit Sf his widow.
He also held policy for 81 900 In favor OF bis
wife and children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16

AGAR load of Ice just rscslysi by J.,L. Per.
rim. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16

This contract is subject to ratification and
waits signature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16

On last Sunday morning one George Jack
eoQ colored Journeyed to the Blue HILL, In
search of his wife, as he want ted her 70 &C
with hiR2 TO the "Sun rise" prayermeetinG,
but George R2u sOgewhat doubtful, spd by
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-16
Come Nov! :, :,

ons ~ our customers yours the cheapest store ever
strnok have biggest stores IN anu nt nd
sv cannot these and ou Oh ota
aim At s u give our
Good the =
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-02
ST. MARY's ACADEMY,
Notre Dame, Ind.

We call the attention of our readers
to the advertisement Of ST. Mafy's
Academy which appears in another
column Of this paper The 46th year
opens Sept. 4th, 1900. We do not need
to eNpatiate upon the scholastic adj
vantages Of st. Mary's, for the cata-
losue of the school shows the scope OF
work Included in its curriculum, which
is of the same high standard as that OF
Vassar and Bryn Mawr. and is carried
oupt faithfully in the class rooms. we
simply emphasize the spirit of earnest
devotion which makes every teacher AZ
ST. Mary's Loyalty strive 10 develop
each young girl attendant there into
the trrtst, noblest and most Intelligent
womanhood Every advantage or
equipment in the class rooms, laborato-
ries and study rooms, every care In the
matter of food and clothing, and excep-
tional excellence of climatic conditions
all of these. features are found at st.
Mary's, in the perfection of develop
ment only to be obtained by the conse-
Grafton Of devoted lives to educational
Christian work, in a spot favored BY
the Lord. The Fine Arts Journal.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-02
Her Timely Suggestion.

"Little pitchers have large ears
Every father and mother has at some
time or other had that fact impressed
upon their minds. A North Omaha
family contains a two-year-old girl
who is exceedingly precocious, and
spicks up everything she hears. Inc
mother drinks beer by direction OF the
physician, and every other evening her
husband takes little jug down to the
corner and brings 1t back filled WITH
an amber fluid that foams in the glass.
The little girl has taken due note OF all
this, together with the words used by
her mamma when she wants the jug
filled.
A few evenings ago friends called,
and it happens that these friends are
very strict prohibitionists. As the
guests sat talking with the father and
mother the little girl walked into the
room with the jug Rugged against bel
little breast Walking up to her papa,
she exclaimed:
ooh, dear me, papa. it's drefful hot,
fink you'd better rush ze GROWER. =
Omaha rld-Herald.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-02
Improving Stamina OF Hogs.

Prof. Shaw. Why should 1T be
looked upon as an impossible thing to
secure stamina the best and breeding
and feeding qualities the best? There
is no inherent antagonism between
these. 1t is when either is carried to
an extreme that the other differs.
Even in the corn belt Berkshires can
be given the highest order of stamina.
Gymnasiums have been established
throughout our country to improve
the stamina Of our people. 1t is i'm
proving and it will further improve.
And when the breeders OF Berkshires
establish gymnasiums for their favor
ties on every farm where Berkshires
are bred, the stamina of Berkshires
will gradually rise, and faster than the
ground beneath the mangroye forests
by the sea. The materials to be used
in building these gymnasiums will in
clude large pastures. heterogeneous and
succulent foods, well ventilated styes,
and the eternal rejection OF all
but the strongest to be used in breed
ing. The future Of the Berkshire
therefore is entirely in the hands Of
Berkshire breeders. A iimttless domain
lies before them. 1t rests with them
to say to what extent it shall be &C.
cnnied.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-02

. l. % X 4. 1 4
600 lbs OF prunes. Careful men who
are engaged in the fruit business esti-
mate that the state will produce this
year 125, 900, 00O lbs. There are 7,oo0,-
600 lbs, Of prunes still on hand Of last
years crop. The Cured Fruit Assoc
citation is endeavoring to get control
of 80 per cent of the acreage. The
officers believe If this is obtained the
whole surplus can be marketed at not
less than s cents a pound. 1t is
thought that the surplus can be placed
ia foreign markets at small differen-
tails. At the headquarters of the as
ISOLATION it was stated that some acre
age was coming in. but the association
was still much short Of the necessary
percentage.