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The Washington times., 1901-11-11
AMERICAN COTTON ABROAD.
An Interesting Paper Regarding
This Country's Active Competition.

The connpe tition Of American cotton
manufacturers in the markets of the
world is attracting considerable attention
among the great cotton manufacturing
countries of Europe, as is Indicated by
the following extracts from paper re
Gently read at a meeting OF British cot
ton manufacturers by the British com
mercial agent in the United States. The
paper itself was considered so important
that portions of it were forwarded to the
commercial intelligence branch Of the
Board Of Trade Of London. and that body
announces that it may be examined by
those interested amy day between tho
hours OF 10 a. m. and D. m.
Extracts from this discussion Of Amcri-
can cotton manufacturing have been re-
ceivcd by the Treasury Bureau Of StauS-
tics. as follows:
Speaking broadly, the standard makes
of American cotton fabrics may be sold
to a limited extent in most foreign coun-
tries, and in some few markets they can
be disposed of in considerable volume
notably China and Mexico. However, it
can be positively stated that in the great
er number of foreign trade centres our
goods are too high in price due prin-
cipally to the fact that they are pure
szed-i. e., they are only given such
treatment In the slashing process as Will
enable them to be easily woven, no at
tention being given to the addition of
adulteIants as such. l am now speaking
specifically of brown goods, the aggre-
gate trade in this class OF merchandise
being very large
Having the data, which. as manufac-
turers. we should need in order to pro-
duce the goods, one would naturally care
fully examine the particulars to discover
If any radical changes would have to be
made in the machinery or equipment of
the mill, to enable one to produce them.
Having In mind many Of our Northern
mills, and the large proportion of the
factories Of the Southern States that are
organized and equipped to manufacture
coarse, heavy fabrics. it can be said that
with a few inexpensive additions to the
apparatus for mixing and storing the
size. the heavily and medium sized grey
goods, so largely purchased by non-manu-
featuring nations. can be made satisfac-
torily and pTofitably, and at competitive
cost.
Such fabrics contain a maximum of
raw materials (cctton and size, and Il
minimum OF labor is required in their pro-
duction. Present conditions in the in
1ustrial centres of the South are more
favorable for their remunerative manu-
acture than in any other manufacturing
country In the world with which we shall
have to compete Immediately we step out
ide our domestic markets to dispose Of
ne product Of our looms.
Exceptionally hard twisted warp yarns
re the rule in American mills; although
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al % eredlt d proat and lo.s 60. l4e.e5o

Bal to credit OF profit and loss acct. sl4s,95O
The gain in gross earnings over the pre-
vious year was 1850, of which $3.50 g72
was on freight and $56.S19 was on passen-
ger traffic. There was a decrease in mis-
cellaneous receipts of $35.51S Operating
expenses Increased s17l .52l.
President Joseph Ramsey. jr., in his an
nual report calls attention TO the fact
that the transportation statistics show an
Improvement in the average revenue per
ton mile Of 4G2 per cent. resulting in an
increase in the gross revenue from freight
of l2l0 per cent. with an increase Of only
~ per cent in ton miles hauled; and also
an Improvement I'm the economical opera
ton. as there was an increase Of $40 per
cent in tons per train mile.
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possibility of Withdrawing his latest offer.
II bonds come in freely, some more may
be bought: but If the market looks at ali
reluctant he will consider that it means
that the open offer is no longer needed or
desired.
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It viii be seen that the surplus re
serve has,declined steadily from SlI,5olo)1
to s. 10000 in the month Cash holdings
have decreased $4,000 and loans have in
creased $l6,0J0,0J0 during the same pc
riod.
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The Secretary Of the Treasury has this
month disbursed In the ncighborhood OF
S, 900. 90 thus far in the purchase Of
bonds and is beginning to consider the
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Five days. llDeacit.

The following table shows the movement
of the surplus reserve. the lawful money
holdings, and the loans during the past
month.
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The statement of the condition of the
New York banks last week was in detail
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MONEY TO LOAN at 3ia to per cent, in sums
of q 000 TO $4,000 on D. c. real estate; pay of
: and 6 per cent mortgages and begin anew; all
Transactions conducted with economical consider
alton for borrowers WM. II. SAUNDERS CO.,
l4O7 + 81.
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Curse
DRINK
SITRFD nv
WHITE RIBBON REMEDY

Can be given in glass of Water, Tea. or Coffee
without Patients knowledge.
White Ribbon Remedy will or destroy the
diseased appetite for alcoholic stmuls-ltS
whether the patient is confirmed inebriate, "a
tippler," social ddnker or diUnkard.
impossible for anyone to have an appetite
for alcoholic liquors after usIng White Ribbon
Remedy.
Endorsed by Members of w. c. 4. u.
Mrs. Moore. Superintendent OF the woman's
Christian Temperance Union, writes 81 have
tested White Ribbon Remedy very obstinate
drnnkards and tine cures have been many In
many cases the Remedy given secretly
rbeerf1liv recommend and endorse White Rio
nom Remedy. Members OF our Union are de-
lighted to find a practical and economical treat
nent to aid us in oar temperance work"
Mrs West, President Of the Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union. states: IL know of 81
many people redeemed from the curse OF drin..
hy the use OF White Ribbon Remedy that
earnestly request you to give it a trial For
sale by druggists everywhere. or by mail. 81
Trial package free by writing calling on
MRS A, NJ TOWNSEND dor years Secretary
OF the Wonan's Christian Temperance UnionC
2ls FREMONT ST, BOSTON, MASS Sold in
Washington by Stevens Pharmacy, 9Ol Penn
aYlyania Avenue.
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Several conferences have been held dur
ing the past week at Philadelphia between
Senator Stephen b. Elldns, Vice Presi-
dent of the West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg Railway and President A J.
Cassatt of the Pennsylvania. The sub
ject under discussion has been matter
of much speculation, but ii is learned that
they are considering the question of a
combine to give the Wabash a line to
West Virginia. 1t was also learned that
the Elkins-Davis railroad magnates are
willing to effect a combination which
would give the Wabash a tidewater line
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MONEY LOANED salaried people and retail mer-
chants upon their names without security;
easy payments. TOLMAN. Room lol, 5S9 18TH
St e2l-tf
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The prediction made by Gould brokers
several days ago that "a movement in
Manhattan was pending Is fully verified.
That stock made a sensational advance
on Saturday. and transactions were very
extensive. The stock exchange opera
tors explained the advance on different
theories One was that a powerful pool
was operating; another was that the de-
feat Of TGmmauy Hall would remove GER
tain restrictions and annoyances from
the Manhattan management; another was
that the approaching installation of cleo
t5ical power on this system would cause
a pronounced Increase in earnings. There
was also a BELIEF that the short interest
in Manhattan had Of late become quite
large Much Of the buying on Saturday
was of a speculative character The
strength OF Brooklyn Rapid Transit was
due to operations by the Brady pool.
Metropolitan Street Railway rose sharply
in the lster dealings. All manner of
bearish reports regarding the company,
its earnings, and its prospects, have cir
culated for weeks and a substantial short
interest was created in the stock. Denials
by insiders and aggressive support for
the first time in weeks frightened the
shorts and caused sharp rise, chiefly on
covering.
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The steady buying of Atchison shares
at advancing prices keeps alive the report
of q prospective alliance between the
Pennsylvania and the Atchison systems
Western railroad fnen are quoted as say
ing that such an alliance would he the
natural outcome of the combination be-
tween the Union Pacific and the North
west roads.
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CIAIRvOYANT AND PALNIsT
ERVIWG MILLION,

NINE. DELONG-Scicntinc palmist and expert
12T 9th st. NV. mills
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7 1T III fIT Ut. u sIIIsEtI.
Total salcs, 5O2, 500 shares
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Some attention is attracted to Phila-
delphia and Reading issues by the rumor
that negotiations are in progress TO place
the contro. Of the Reading system jointly
with the Pennsylvania, the Erie. and the
Lackawanna roads. A deal Of this kind,
according to a Philadelphia story. is be
ing conducted by First National Bank
interests Of New York. No information
on the subject is forthcoming in New
York
The Republic Iron and Steel Company
earnings since July have been more
than equal TO the preferred dividend, and
It is authoritativcly announced that when
the directors meet. on November Il. the
regular quarterly dividend on that issue
will be declared
Interests closely Identified with the Peo-
pies Gas Company have bought the
Northwestern Gas Light and Coke Com
pany. It has a perpetual franchise I'm the
northern suburbs OF Evanston and VIII
mette It's capital is 81 .Od5 200 and an out
standing bond issue of S9lS.j0 in general
mortgage 5s. due 1928. c. G.. Dawes, late
Comptroller of the Currency, and John r.
Walsh are the sellers. but the price is
not diyulged. Friends o. the Peoples
Gas Company recently acquired the Cic
ero Heat, Light and Power Company.
having capital of s150,000
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Company reports as follows for the fiscal
year ended June 20:
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10


lo"'" ny 4 coIa spray Rubber sprays
,ii'' can ne "uJuNl'd To any faucet can
"t purchaser III from Hl"o To $40. the
SH'"I''I "Ii'N answering every purpose.
II Scoi'lS are llh'd. they can be used
WIN llle not halh-a few drops Sprin-
hlcu III tH' waiter or rubbed on the
"ouS Immediately AFTER drying 1t is
alJef the NOT pain tlat the various
SKIN ana massage oils and creams
SHOULD ne used as they are more quick
~ ahHofhtd al mat time. y firm. clear
ana smooth SKIN Is the result of cor
rect hathiiiS- Rough elbows and hard
A'loeS' cfilptohS ON the neck and arms
cannot exist with proper hygicnic bath
IlS unless there be some serious skin
OF hIood disease in the system.
\ Iaf&e brush and plenty of pure
ollNe "ii or CASTLE soap should be used
with the not bath ut least twice Il week,
h'>ldeS the morning cold plunge over
the entire hody, to secure perfect clean
mess.
Women having oily complications, es-
pocially those living in a city. should
use hot water to battle the face, before
dinner being the best time. \ pure
olive oil soap should he used. and Il
crash cloth is necessary to remove the
dust ana smoke of the city. After the
bathing apply the skin food or fine
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

color in relief to show design. This
would make a very desirable reception
room or parlor.
We will take, as another example Il
music room with western outlook -
Il shady retreat. as it We're. Let the
ceiling he of medium shade of old
rose color, with stle about Is inches
around II in peacock blue. Let orna-
mcntation be in the main body of the
ceilinG ANA consist of corners, breaks
ANA lines OF gcometrical figures, to be
in darNor shade of body color. with
strong lines of deep brown between
center and Stilc Let the side walls be
in dull ana distinct shade of terra
Gotta. leaving space for frieZe about II
inches. Let ~ inches on top and bot
tom of frieza be tinted in freCStone col
or, the remaining nine inches in purple
brown Now take Il double stencil of
Grecian key border with eight inch fig
ure and use light frcestonc color for
same. As a relief, make panel. or
break. each three feet around room, the
same height in full as freze.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

separately because there are so many
Of them and because they catch and
hold the eye more than any other va
ricty Of equestrian. Sometimes, alas,
the Spectators eye seems to he about
the only Thing they do catch and hold.
says the New York sun in pleasant
preface TO some very practical inrorma-
ton and sketches apropoS of the new
fashion
Here are the rules ana regulations
for the riding habit feminine gender.
present tense and grown up person.
The hat is 4 round crowned black der
by, with a rubber going under the hair
in the back. The doing up of the hair,
by the WAY. is one of the most vital
problems to the woman rider. Pom
padourS and artistic disorder are out
of the question. Five minutes riding
will make girl who goes in for artistic
disorder in hairdreSSing look like a
Yorkshire terrier
Middle aged women do their hair in
Il knot at the back of their head, an
chorin@ this knot by means of llinky
hairpiuS. But younger women revert
to their girlhood days. braid their hair
in tail, turn it up and tie it with
ribbon bow nj tho mana of tho nooI,
The riding habit which SOON. 70 bo
most satisfactory to tho ovnorio,ood
borsowom,n fs If Ll,nI, ol,o,,i,t mr.
skirt is made of thn Ionoth which h,s
now suparsodod tho OH dowinr doat,
trans II bpttons MI tho v,v m rron,
hon 10 hand with e,f,t, huttans ~
that if the rider is thrown ar Tho sod.
die turns and tbo skirt cotchos tboso
buttons rim omen ana lrt her fan froe
instead of beinr drooood
The once nonuI,r hosoro with tho
position bacl, is absolutely out of
s+vIo nov rho nronor t,,ino l. ,,,,+
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
A eeT AND SOME BADlNAGE.
You Can Find Ont a Mans NATIONAL
itS IL You Go ut IL Right

With n little bunch of whiskers on his
chin and broken clay pipe in his mouth
little fat man went into a saloon on the
corner Of Grand street and the Bowery
whore a crowd Of east side statesmen had
gathered TO swap stories and have smile.
The crowd got into an argument as to the
nationality of the newcomer.
Hes a Dutchman," remarked a ply
sician who was in the party.
'No. he amt said an cx-assemblyman.
all bet drinks he's Il Frenchman."
Bet hos lrish," said the congressman.
'l'll bet the drinks he's German and
prove it, said the doctor.
Then, going over to the little fat man,
who had just ordered a glass of beer, the
physician said:
MY good man, | have met you before
some place"
"Wcll. it wasn't in church." was the an
swcr, "for you don't look like an honest
man"
WAS it in iail?"
"And how did you get there?"
81 wasn't there said the doctor, "but
/ just made n bet that you were a man Of
education. Have you ever read the BIZ
bleI"
"No."
"Do you know anything about Dickens
works -
"Mcbhe was the foreman there"
I'm not talking about an iron foun
dry"
"You've got enough talk for a gas
house"
81 can get you good job in the gas.
house" remarked the doctor.
"What doingT'
weaving out smoke"
"And will you shovel It in?"
"No," said the DOCTOR "but you seem to
be smart man. Have you ever read
Shakespeare"
"No."
"lIave You ever read Byron, Thackeray
or Goldsmith? 2"
"No."
"IIave you ever read Browning, Chau-
Ger or any Of the poets?"
"No."
We'll, what have you read?"
II have red hair. SIR
But what do you knowT'
II know enough to mind me own bust.
ness, and that's more than you know" re.
plled the little man, and when the crowd
laughed the doctor blushed and said:
The drinks are on me; he's Irish."-
New York Sun.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
LIGHT AND SHADE.
Why the Pretty Paper Does Not Look
Well when on the Wall

very essential feature, and a sub
ject worthy Of more study than is uSu-
ally accorded it.. is the treatment of
light and shade in decorative art. In
the selection of wall hangiugs the
goods are placed generally where a
strong light prevails. This may he very
well in some eases, but how often is it
we hear that the paper looks better In
the piece than on the wall,
What is the reason: Is il the pat
term M. The mistake Is caused 10y
the fact that the customer has not con
sidcred the light in the room. The same
defect may occur once in awhile 10 the
decorator For example. a room may
appear to bc very light when devoid Of
curtains, shades, furniture. etc, and in
this condition the work may Indeed
look very satisfactory when completed.
But when the room Is furnished K lacks
one thing decision. What appeared to
be delicate ceiling is now So delicate
that it would take a pair of opera
glasses to find the design.
4 few other practical notes in refer
ence to the treatment of colors IN diff
fcrent lights which may Ice of service
to many decorators are given by a
writer in The Art Interchange, as fol-
lows:
Let me give a scheme Of color for a
room with south or southwestern cX-
posture, having mt least two good sized
windows. Let the ceiling be treated
with n groundwork of light cinnamon,
frcscoed in outline with medium
shade of old gold color. the high lights
to be tipped with gold leaf. Let the
side walls be grounded in n sage color
as high as picture molding. For frieze,
make a slightly darker shade and in
troduce ornament in colors of old gold,
deep crimson and dull pink The cor
nice should be treated with special
care, and | suggest that the cove
should have main portion tinted in the
body color of ceiling and blended down
into gold at the completion of the are.
The members of the cOrnice above the
cove should be in the lighter shades,
so that the whole may blend together
toward the ceiling. Woodwork should
be ivory white, rubbed to dead finish
In furnishing this room | should sug-
gest white and gold furniture, with
upholstery of light amber tint, or other
wise old rose. Carpet should be Of
light fawn color, with just sufficient
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

which is laid a large square Ieovinc
oare surface of wood about one foot
between Dashboard and rug. or the
hoor may have Il covering of several
smaller rugs. The possession of a
hard wood floor presupposes the neces-
sarE wealth TO hire Il competent man
TO apply the proper finish but in the
case oil the round of good, bad and in
inherent maids fine rugs and floors are
not always properly taken care of The
large squares should be swept with tba
carpet sweeper as often as necessary
ana at least once Il month removed
from the house and well beaten wbiIa
the smaller rugs may be shaken out of
doors on every cleaning day. Never
wipe a wax floor with damp cloth
as the least suspicion of moisture will
mar 1t. Instead use dry canton fan
mel wrapped tightly around the broom
10 gather up the dust. while once or
twice year the floor should be treated
with a coat Of floor wax, proceeding
according To the directions on the can
Canton flannel bags made TO fit the
broom and tied ut the handle are con.
Venient. ANA the lower end finished
with two small rufies will make them
wear a longer time
The treatment of pine floors will de-
pend upon their age and condition
while their care will depend upon the
hhISh which has been applied. New.
well matched boards will t,lo 81 WV
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

as light and airy. Gauze and chambray
rank next To tullcS and mousseline in
shcerneSS, for some moussclines exceed
others in clear transparency. The
charm of these plain, diaphanous fab
ricS is that if pliSse they are still more
lovely, and As we are to have pliSsage
on everything this season skirt dra-
perry will Ice graceful to a degree.
Black ribbon vclvctS now trim every
thing. reviying all the old 1850 styles
of putting them ON in even or gradual
ed stripes or rings in tabs. straps in
zigzaGS in Greek designs. in points
and plaitingS or basket work.
TUNES both short and full length. the
former for visiting and street wear,
the latter for full dress occasions, are
met with frequently upon new gowns,
and most graceful are they in the light
spring materials.
1t is TO be noted that heavy ccru and
yellow white paSscmcuterie laces lie
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

with dotted white crepe de chine in
loose folds on the brlm, Il twist of
tucked white louisine silk and white
crepe de Chine nj the front, with four
cream white quilts curving round the
left side
The tuscan straw hat is pipcd on the
edge of the brim with small bias folds
of white loui>ine silk \ folded scarf
of pale blue louisinc around the crown
passes through Il strass buckle at the
front.
The third hat is of fine milan. the
crown banded With black velvet folds
and chou of white and lemon chiffon
at the left \ white lace scarf Grapes
the brim.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

According to Siebcl a new laid egg
placed in vessel of brine made in the
proportion Of two ounces of salt to one
pint of water will at once sink to the
bottom. An egg one day old will sinl,
below the surface, but not to the bot
tom, while one three days old will
swim just immersed in the liquid. II
more than three days old, the egg will
float on the surface the amount of
shell exposed increasing with age, and
If two weeks old only little of the
shell will dip in the liquid.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
GOOD GROOMING.
Details In the Modern Art of Correct
and Luxurious Bathing

The bath of this century does NOT
mean. As of old. a sponge and a basin
half full of water. The basin has
grown into Il porcelain tub. beautiful
TO look upon, and water must he soft
and deliciously fragrant. and in place
of the traditional sponge there are in
Vulnerable fine cloths and scented bags.
necessities, not luXuries, TO the well
groomed woman.
The morning plunge into cold water
III warm bathroom is an important
feature of the modern woman's toilet
wherever there is strength TO endure
it. Just moment is sufficient. but
the body must be quickly and COM
pIetely covered. ON leaving the bath
the body should be wholly enveloped
in Turkish towel or bath gown and
vigorously rubbed until reaction is well
established. Should the cold bath be
too severe use tcpid water and follow
with cold spray. However essential
this morning plunge is. it is but the
smallest part of the daily toilet of the
we'll groomcd woman. the basis of
much luxurious work The hot or
warm bath is best for cleanliness. as it
opens the pores and removes oily mat
ter as cold water never can. The hot
bath is best taken before dinner or be-
fore bedtime and should always be fol
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
Wanted 10 See Her Minister.

A little girl. the daughter of a clergy
man, was ailing and had been put to bed
early
Mamma" said She 81 want to see my
papa"
NO. dear" said her mother; papa is
not TO be disturbed just now"
Presently came the pleading voice, 81
want TO see my papa"
mo" was the answer; 81 cannot dis
turb him"
Then the little parishioner rose to
Qu' stiou Of privilege.
mamma" said She, II am a sick WON
an, and | want to see my ministern'-Ex-
change
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

added and slowly softcned over hot
water, then mixed with the proper
amount of milk or water.
The receptions of a former secretary
Of state were made famous by the deli
cious chocolate served by his daugh-
ter. Double the ordinary quantity of
the best chocolate was used. and the
drink was served in tiny cups. The
chocolate set includes Il tall pot, sug-
ar dish ana half Il dozen cups and
saucers.-Table Talk.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
DRESS AND FASHION.
THE DAY OF THE HORSE AND THE
HORSEWOMAN HAS CONE AGAIN.

Present Fashions In Habits. IncIud-
ing Those of Little FoIk-Thc Hat
and the CoifIurc-Summcr Moditcn-
lions of the styles.
Did anybody remark that the horse
has had his day? OF course the horse
really has had his day. In fact. he's
had several kinds of day, ana the latest
one, thanks to the bicycle. was day
off. just at present, however. the horse
has jumped back into fashion again.
He Is simply getting there with both
feet and both pairs Of feet.
1t is n fact that there are shoals of
men, women, children and girls riding
this spring. The girls are mentioned