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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25

W. H. Anderson is the only man
who has had "hunch" on the mat
ter As he was going home from
church last night he met mysterious
woman dressed in black. She want
ed to tell his fortune. He told her
that he was going to Oklahoma to
take claim and asked her to make
him a prophecy. She was very
gracious, and after spending consid.
cradle time reciting to him with fear
full accuracy the sins he had com.
mitted during the week, said: "You
will draw the number Of the first
telephone that will call you up to-
morrow and you must be at Ell Reno
on August6 or you will lose 1t. When
you select your land close your eyes
and place the point Of your pencil on
the map. Select the quarter section
upon which the carbon rests, and
while you will be disappointed at first
it will make you rich man. Follow
my advice and fear no disappoint.
ment. Beware Of q man with black
side whiskers. Listen not to his
voice" Eagerly he listened for the
telephone to ring this morning.
Number 81 called him up first. Will
is going to El Reno tomorrow to
register.
The registration closes>at 6 p. m.
Friday, July 26.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25

Frank Myers, formerly Of Abilene
and Detroit, writes from ElReno: 81
don't wish to see my friends deceived
in regard to new country, as there
have been many false reports out
about the new country, that is to
open soon, which is all money max
ing scheme. have travelled over
portion OF the land, that is to be
open for settlement soon. 1t is true
that it is q rich fertile land, consist
ing Of several kinds Of soil, but princi-
pally sandy loan. The best land
Is allowed to the Indians, and all that
is left is $4,000 claims, OF refused or
second choice land, and there is al
ready thousands Of more drawn for
it, and there will be thousands come
in on the trains and every available
way Of getting here to take chance
at The Kiowa, Comanche, Apache
and Wichica lands. ! presume all
the people have heard Of the lottery
plan that has been published, which
gives each and every applicant an
equal chance.
"My advice is, that those who have
homes and are making a fair living,
stay where you are, and don't sell
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25

Miss Anna johnson gave charm
ing breakfast at Mrs. Gulicks rooms
this morning to "a young ladies', in
honor Of her guest, Miss Stowe, Of
Emporia. After the dainty luncheon,
cards and an enjoyable visit occupied
an hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25

A number Of persons are doubtless
going to Ell Reno to register for a
claim in the new Oklahoma country
without true conception of the laws
governing the settlement Of govern.
ment lands. Many have the idea
that they can 60 to Ell Beno and draw
a claim and then return to their
homes in other states and prove up
their claims by simply visiting them
occasionally or living upon them
few weeks out of each year. This,
however, is a mistaken idea. The
homestead laws are very strict and
require actual residence on the land
for five years before the settler can
receive deed to bis claim.
according 70 the law any city,
county or state officer in Kansas or
any state outside Of Oklahoma will
forfeit his residence in his own state
and country as soon as he takes up
his claim in the new country. There
by he forfeits his claim to his office
and must either give up his claim or
his official position.
1t is understood that number of
county officers in Kansas are trying
to get government land in Oklahoma.
These officers if they attempt to hold
to their offices and their lands at the
same time will find that they have
tackled a difficult proposition.
The general statutes Of 1873 con-
tain the following regulations govern.
ing settlers on government lands.
Section 22sO provides that any
person desiring to take government
land must be the head OF family or
81 years Of age or must be in the
service Of the United States Army
or Navy. He must swear that he in
tends to make his actual residence
on the land for the purpose Of i'm
proving it and making q home for
himself and that be intends TO become
a citizen Of the state or territory in
which the land is situated.
According to the provisions OF sec
tion No. 229l, at time five years after
having taken up the claim he must
swear in conjunction with two reliable
witnesses, that he has been an actual
resident OF the land for five years and
that he has cultivated and improved
the soil during that time. Section
22S7 stipulates that an absence of
more than six months from the land
forbids the rights Of the settler.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
LIVED IN THREE CENTURIES.
Thomas Murphy Dies at the Ago Of
105 Years.

Thomas A. Murphy, one Of the IN
mates at the county farm, died Tues
day at the age Of l05 years Of
heart failure. He was one OF the old
est men in the state. He formerly
lived al Chapman but has been at the
farm for many years. His death was
due to heart failure. Burial In Abb.
lene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
NEARLY GOT AGGIE.
Capt. Ed. Fry Came Near Getting
Him Once.

People narrowly miss all sorts Of
good things in this world. Capt. Ed.
Fry writes home that when he met
Aguinaldo the other day, the Filipino
chief laughed. Young man." said
he, "you were within 10 feet Of me
once when you were looking for me
last wiltcr and never saw me " Had
Ed seen him Aggie would have been
dead or captured right then.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
THE HEAT IN KANSAS
Reports Say 1t Is Most Intense
and Much Damage Results.
LOSSES OF FARMERS and S70CKHEN
On Account Of the Scarcity Of Water Stock
IL Being Rushed to Market-Corn
Yield Estimated Now Vt =
Quarter Of Crop.

Topeka, Kan, July 23.--Three
deaths and ten prostrations from
the record of yesterdays heat IN To-
peka, The thermometer registered
l06 as its maximum. II has been
three degrees higher during the heat.
ed season, but the humid air made
yesterday the most oppressive Of the
year. Most of the active work was
stopped for the day. The Kansas
river is very low, but the supply Of
water in the city mains is yet plenti-
full.
From numerous places in Kansas
come reports of most intense heat
and much resulting damage. Slight
showers fell yesterday evening in the
region about Pottawatonie county,
and some in Greenwood county.
Lyon county had good rain. The
larger part Of the state, however, Is
still parched by the terrible heat.
Like breaths from o furnace the hot
air swept across the Kansas farms
yesterday, more completely blight
Inc the scared corn and other suffer-
inp vegetation. In some parts Of the
state the temperature was as high as
100 with considerable humidity re-
ported. Hcat ~ this intensity has
been n regular thing for the mast 40
davs and the endurance OF the state
IL rapidlv approocbinc tho limit
Losses are falling heavily unon
farmers and stockmen Mspv Ind
invested heavily IN live stock which.
on account of the scarcity Of feed.
thew are Obliged to rush 10 market
md take for 4 what 4 will hrina
The most honeful estimate ~ Tho
probable corn Weld has fallen from
half crop to n quarter Of \ cron
MANY counties rcport total loss 81
all the grains From nearly every
town in tbo state exccnt Tonet,
come comnloints NJ tbe scarcity of
water The wafer comnauies ara
,ow.rle,ee 20 e,n,lv tbe,r rotrors
and conseouentlv most n, tbe towns
ore obsolntelv n, ,be mercv a, sro
should ono occnr
pro.tr.t,ou, At r.ay,,vo,.h.
Leayenwortb, Kan INV oa.Tbre.
mon,hs ono a hr,noh o,.ha ron.L.,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
Wants q Divorce.

Lucy J. McSParrin, Of Herington,
has sued James McSparrin for divorce.
She Gays they we're married April 6,
1895, but 5 years ago be left her. She
asks custody Of the two children, Rosa
and James. s. S. Smith is her at
torney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
Has No Assets.

Rosie hiIty, of Enterprise, repre-
sented by Hurd & Hurd, Of Abilene,
has filed petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy. The bankrupt's liabilities
are 81, ,254 with no assets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
Death Near Manchester.

Solomon Cramer, one Of the old
residents Of north Dickinson, died
Tuesday morning at hi, home on East
Sixth, aged SO years. He leaves
two sons. Burial was Ia Keystone
cemetery Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
DIED IN HER CHAIR.
Mrs. Dunlap Of Talmags Found Dead
at Her Home.

ot AA0A AAuWOs
Mrs. Mary Dunlap, widow who
lived alone on a farm near Talmage,
was found dead in her chair Tuesday
morning. She had been missed for
several days aud it is thought that
she was overcome by the heat. She
had been dead at least six hours when
found. The inquest resulted in q
verdict In accordance with these
facts.
Funeral at $3.50 Wednesday from the
house. Burial at Prairiedale.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25

John Miles, colored. went to sleep
Sunday night on switch track Of
the Chicago & Alton railroad at In
dependence, Mo. His body was after
wards found in two pieces, having
been severed by an engine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
Death at Longford.

Mrs. Mary Kissling, Of Longiord,
died Sunday aged II. Funeral SER
vices were held Monday afternoon
at Longiord.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
6traYed or Stolen.

From my pasture, ! mile east Of
Solomon, two dun mare ponies, with
stars in forehead, one has white hind
loot. Reward for Information sent to
IS 3tac* BEN FRIsE, Solomon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25
Death at Carlton.

Miss Della Mitchell, aged IS, died
at Carlton Tuesday. No particu-
lars we're obtained. Funeral We'd
nesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-25

The Royal Baker and Pastry
Cook "-containing over 500 most
practical and valuable cooking re-
ceipts-free to every patron. Send
postal carAwith your full address.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
MISSOURI MISSIONARY WRITES.
The Reverend W. 81. Sears Tells
Of New Conditions in China.

kkGsf-Dk1AA1C 6kEN1AkA
Macon. No. Oct DlThe Reverend VIII
ham II. 6eafa. . Baptist missionary in
China, whiting from Pingtu, reports q won-
derful Improvement In the behavior of the
natives since the suppression Of the insur-
recflon. HI. Sears and his wife were resi-.
dents In the vicinity OF Prairie Hill, Mo-.
until about ten years ago. when they were
sent to China a. missionaries by the South
eTn Baptist Association. When the war
CLOUDS began gathering they managed TO
e6e03 their escape with some little difdcuity
and came back to America until affairs in
the 0owery kingdom had settled down. In
letter to his father. the Reverend p. n.
oeaR, the missionary writes:
We are having great encouragement in
our ovAngeligtic work. have never seen
the people listen more attentively. We have
n1v4 bad such large crowds to attend
church - Ne have now. The persecution Of
the Christians and their falthfulness in It
m has made good impression. We hope
that this 70 the beginning Of q great re-
vfval In this land Of idolatry. We nave had
Q great many applications for baptisms but
have only rscetved few. We want to he
when / SEE how much trouble the Powers
are having settling their indemnity, am
very glad that l returned when did 20 as
to eotfle with the Pingto Magistrate. We
have everything about settled now and
monoy In hand. II h much better than to
wait twenty or thirty years. rs some will
have to DO. We have gotten about $50 for
our Ghare. This does not near cover what
We lost, but No did not want to be too hard
ON tho rasca1g."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
IMPoRTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

On another page OF this issue an an
nouncement Is made for the American
Newspaper Association. Mermod & Jaccard
building. which is Of vital interest. The as
sociation has contracted with the publishers
Of that great reference work. the New
Twentieth Century Encyclopedia Britannica
for limited number Of sets. 1t fs the In
tention Of the association to turn these sets
into cash as rapidly as possible. and with
this end In view are making an extraordl-
nary offer to Republic readers. This New
Twentieth Century Encyclopedia Britain
MICA" claims to be the sum of human knowl-
edge and consists OF twenty-five volumes Of
tho original Edinburgh edition, flve volumes
American additions and the wonderful Guide
to Systematic Readings Of the whole work.
the desired Information on any given sub
3ect. Arrangements have been made to de-
liver the entire set on q payment OF q small
amount down and little payments per month
thereafter until the library is yours.
The association has established "Britan-
MICA" reading rooms at Nos. 322-3z3 Mermod
& Jaccard building, where any one desiring
to examine the work can do SO at their
leisure.
The offer made by the association is lin
tied to few sets. and as applications have
already been received for q large propor-
ton OF the allotment It will be well for in
tending investigators to act without delay.
Do not coufound this edition with the cheap
department-store editions that have been
sold over the country for some time past.
The association guarantees these sets to
be entirely new. Just on the press. and the
same In every respect as the publishers
high-priced subscription edition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
WILL INVADE THE SOUTH.
Many Firms to Participate i
Southern Business Excursion.

More than hfty representative st. Louis
manufacturing and mercantile firms have
already stgnided their desire to send repre-
sentativeS on the excursion through Ken
tucky. Tennessee and Mississippi, to bo
given by the MerchantS and Manufacturerys
Excursion Association, the second week OF
November.
The route will touch sixty towns alonR
the lines Of the Mobile and Ohio and the
l!linois Central railroads. Leaving st. Louis
November II, the excursionists will b. out
until November II. Among the firms which
nave already agreed to be represented are:
banner Busy Company. Brown Shoe Company.
bianke Tea and Coffee Company. Clark ~
Eeather company. Continental National Bank
Conrades Chair Company. Carleton DRY Good
S,n SS6mpsny: Senss,Sheton Hat Company. HarS1-
{: ]: KostnSs. kins@sn st. % Iouis 1IpisSmeSg;; 1iSaeg;
Company. Kent and Purdy Paint Company, Leu
DID dinshaus.Espenscheid Wagon Company, T. Ken
pHra p,a1 e sons C1rpet Company. Missouri Moline
Trust Company. Merrin Drug Company. Tsyer
sros. DIuG Company. Pariin Orendof6 Com
geny sligo Iron Store Company. Sieklea, ]. ii.
SSsaaiery COMPANY, Noryell- Shapleigh Hardware
GomnpanI: Wertheimer-swarts Shoe Company.
Rany. Allen-P1iener Chemical CompAny, n 0@at
Zukoski Millinery Company. g A Rider JeVeiry
company; Summons Hardware Company Hub
phone Company. William Prmrock, Hen
Stf1nss earnish Mercantile Trust Conpany.
Z. Riddle 4 Bro. Casket Company.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
Missouri Supreme Court.
IN Sprrcrsr


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. No., Oct. 19.-The following
were the proceedings in the Supreme Court
to-day:
rndali vs.. rndail from Howard County: ar
VILE and Thomas Shackieford Of Gia.sow for re-
spon6ent. The APPELLANTS case was submitted on
the otiets oe counsel Judge W. II. Williams Of
An argument was begun in the case Of Finn VI.
Mechanieei building Association. from Marion
RoBards OF Hannibal, but before II had pro-
sItssea far the court discovered that it had no
1ur:.diction Of the appeal. and Il was ordered
The Gaze Of State ex rel Caldwell va G A.
Ry. Co. q tax suit from PIKE County, was sub
Smith Va White. williams VI. Carroll County
and and Smith smith,, W. Boyse an from Carroll County.
iton. vas argued and submitted BY c. B. scbas-
In re Estate Of Presley Pound vs.. Cassity. from
Linn County; srbmitted On briefs
for failure to comply with the ruIes
Needies w. Ford. frum Linn County; submitted
The case &c cf Watt xs.:o.. K. C & z. Ry. Co.
Gan a. sss :r,t m from Sullivan County. "a. argued
peny and submitted On hriefs by plaintims attor-
reys. wilson Capp Of Milan
IL N the Sa.s Of Moore y. L,ndeil Railway cem-
was dismissed on The nrst day cf the tenn. the
court m.ae An order setting aside the dismissal
Ind cont.nmins 1 the cass on stipulation to the
1he case OF Sans W Neramec Railway. which
Sas sas osesr feis,dsy by Judge ): e. Nckeishan
Transferred to the court in banc ..6 - Sor the
next call Of banc cases --'N . -
In Eivisaon No. the following vers the pro-
,,s, SIT e =, RI Lsnsz ~ ,. L Fost 5sase: ap-
= = ..as 80 = =. 1al1ss . Sssla1sse st.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20

hjtition against Judge ]. l. Fort, Circuit Judge
OF that judicial circuit. to prevent judge Fort
from holding further cognizance Of the disbar-
in the Butler County Circuit Court. Mr. Ientz
alt that Judge Fort instiEaied the proceedings
disqualifes him from si:tins. Lsnts charges NAL
ice and tIl-wiil on the part OF the Circuit Judge
made against some Of the Judges judicial acts.
Lentx 10 Of the best-known attorneys Of
Southwest Missouri, and Judge Fort ts q cAndi-
date for the nomination for 6up1ume Judge next
year.
Spot Cent denied.
at. Louis vs. Fisher: argued and submitted.
Hasalton VI Haselto1; argued and eunniffed
Nudd VI. Dillon: argued and submitted.
Division No. adjourned to Monday. Division
No. Will finish It's October call to-day. and
probably adjourn TO q date whom opinions will be
delivered.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
AN INTERNAL REMEDY.


The use Of inhalers, douches, sprays.
0elyoe and powders for catarfh - . nuiaance
and inccnyenience NJ the best, and cannot
eompere with antloeptic remedies In tablet
GogW for internal use
Intsrnal remedies are the only ones which
ean really reach the seat Of the disease
which 70 in the blood and local applications
can no more cure cataxrh than rheumatism
~ kidney trouble. the excessive secretion
e noss and throst being local manife.ta-
11nxs CafArrh Tablets. the most suc-
oeeq&U q the various internal remedies. %
oeeSoeed prtncipally OF highly concentrated
-anept!ca which destroy the catarrh germs
n e4e blood and cause them TO be elm
1hated through the natural channels.
He0t9en11ve phyuicians Ne and aavise Stu
= fecaine. no oeaase. no eoeevsfing drug
An93evsr, but are oomposed Of GuaiacoI.
8y6BAStin. Red Gun and oimilar cAtarrh
olflseptics,. and sS % ATE and pleasant
shaf even little chill Vren may use the1n With
oIDa1ent r0sultS
csssl1h sunerers AAe.hxxs wasted sime
sleneo1r q r11i0N cure until . trial Of
uE5 CL4 TaAsess has been made.
{. Dcpee0 M2Dxueut nay - purcAaDod
eAy - ~ any esseA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
HoNoRs FOR HEROES OF 1912.
Nine Ninth Infantrymen Buried on
Canadian Soil.

Niagara Falls. ~ z. Oct ia celebra-
ton unique in history and concerning more
than any other the Ninth Regiment United
States Infantry. was carried out almost
incidentally with the receipt of news OF an
other disaster to this splendid organization,
noted In many wars
To-day in Canada the bodies Of nine he
roes Of the regiment. killed in the war Of
1612, were reinterred on Lundy's Lane
Battlefield, where they fell.
A company of United States soldiers from
Fort Niagara was met at the center Of the
upper steel arch bridge. Niagara Falls at
Canadian eoldiers. who acted as an escort
to Lundy's Lane. In many respects the ex-
ercises were without precedent The Ca
madam Government gave the United States
soldiers permission to enter Canada with
their side arms and extended every courtesy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
GO TO Join IN THE REVOLT.
Venezuelan Revolutionary Leaders
Leave Trinidad.

P0rt "a Spain. Trinidad. Oct. 1A-6evezal
venssusaan revolutionary leaders. including
Cenarals Penaso2A and Pedro Duchame.
havo left Trinidad IN q vessel to land in the
etate Of BsrmudeA Venexuela, and Join q
Seyulutionary force.
The leaders were accompanied BY eighty
fplleWerx. who were well provided with arms
and Ammunitioo.
It = the plan Of the rsvoluttonists to
march ca Barcelona
he vene1uelan Consul In Trinidad, upon
+t9n& informed Of the departure OF the OK
psd!don. had the venesuelAa gunboat MI
es11E She started eight houra after the
xuyoluftonaU expedition had departed from
If311dAd, but returned After Q fruitless
eorch. A gQuau had aided the revolution
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
ROBERT howard DRoPPED DEAD.

ROBERT howard DROPPED DEAD.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Pana, Ill, Oct U.-Robert McWard. teach
or Of the Brush College. five miles eouth o.
Tylervflie, dropped dead, while playing with
scholars from . ruptured blood vessel.
MARCUS COEN.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pana. H.. Oct. 1s.-Marcus Coen. the lar
gest stock-owner and farmer in Christian
County, died at his home at Aorrisonytlle.
to-day.
ROBERT FITZGERALD.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Medors, Ill, Oct. 1s.-Robert Fitzgerald.
aged 50 year1, one Of the pioneers Of Greene
County, - dead at his home, north OF
MRS. THOMAS stokes FELL DEAD.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
dropped dead this morning at ner home
near Shattuc from heart disease.
Joe n. Walker Appointed.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Arcola, Ill. Oct. l9-Joe N. Walker has
been appointed master IN chancery OF
Douglas County. The position was recently
made vacant by the death Of H. Z. Miles,
Successful Pharmacists.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jenerson City Mo-. Oct. Sat meeting
81. Louis October II. at Lederkranz Hall.
forty-tEo applicants were examined for
state pharmacy certificates. and the fol-
lowing were successful:
George h. Reed. Maysville; Carl A. Lang.
BelIe: n. Chepley. kirksvtlle: Clinton +.
Stephens: Buneeton: g. p. Martin. Jr., East
Prairie: H p. Sloan, Mount vernon: w.
penn. Columbia: John n. Adams. Lock
the following OF St Louis: Richard Boese-
Mstter. Oscar A. Grote, 9. J. Lee. N. e.
Wiiiiams II. l. Kloepper. The next meet
ing Of the board win be held In Jefferson
City. the second Monday In January.
DIES AT RAILROAD STATION.
Colorado Springs, Colo. Oct. N-Thomas
~MSAakin. ~ aged ~ years, . professor at the
sumption at the railroad station here while
waiting for train to take him to his home,
ARTHUR BRYANI's FUNERAL.
REPUBLIc SPECIAL.
1edor.. III. Oct. la-The funeral Of
Aftnr Bryant. q well-kn0wn farmer and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
10 WAsHlNGT0N'S LDlERs.
Monument in Memory Of Revolu'
tionary Heroes Unveiled.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1S-The f1rst monument
SeOcted NJ Valley Forge In memory OF the
Revolutionary soldiers who died there dur.
- the winter Of 177-S8 was unveiled and
4edicated to-day by the Daughters Of the
0ovsenor Stone. Senator Penrose. Peter
WSselock Sterling. president general Of the
Daughters Of the Revolution. The cere-
Don1e0 were attended by representatives OF
ehe various patriotic and historical societies
Sf th1s and other States and by the City
8eoep Of this city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-20
OIL C0MPANY'S BIG ORDER.
Beaumont Oil May Be Future Fuel
of Northwest.

n. G. Noel & Co.. fiscal agents. have just
placed for the Equitable Land and OIL Com
pany, with the American Car and Foundry
Company. an order for 800 tank cars This
as the largest single order ever placed by
an oil company in the United States. and 1t
is expected that this order will have to be
duplicated within the next ninety days.
All OF these cars will be delivered by JAM
uary !. The Equitable Land and OIL Com
pany Is negotiating with the railroad COM
panies to haul fits cars in solid trains Of
thirty cars daily. Demand for this compa-
nys product Is worldwide. The Indications
the Northwest The company's three great
gushers on Spindletop are being rushed to
completion. The agents say this big order
mas increased the value Of its stock to sew
eral times Its par value. The company's
next report Will be made next week