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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
A Parallel.

An old farmer said TO his sons: Boys.
don't you wait for somethin' to turn
up. You might jest as well go and sit
down on stone in the middle OF a
meadow with pail 'twixt your legs
and wait for n cow to back up to you
to be MIXED"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
NOTICE.

The subscriber reby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Oh 'he
estate OF
JULIA A. GARDNER, late of Paris.
I'm the County OF oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demanis against the estate OF SAT- ueceaseu aie
desired 10 present the same for settlement, anu
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Feb 18th 1894. FRANhLlN MANN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

OwtlaigEt-I had an awful time
thinking up IN excuse to give my wife
when | got home from the club last
night.
Lushman- Did she demand one2
Owtlaight-Of course. | got home so
early that It piqued her curiosity.-Ex-
change.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives NOTICE 'ns' ne he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
ARPHIA NJ EDGECOMB, late of Porter,
IN the County of oxford, deceased, anu given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, and
mn indebted thereto are requested to make pay
HsSi Tah 'I,s IstS' iSSi' PELEG t. wADSwORTH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor OF the last VIII anu
testament OF -,
In the County of oxford. deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said de-
ceased are desired to present the same tor ses'le-
ment and all indebted thereto are reaues'e" W
make payment Immediately.
Feb 18th, 1904. MOhiS NhA"n'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

There is no necessity Of washing cot.
ton or linen window blinds. as there Is
a much simpler way of cleaning them.
The blind should be spread Hat on
table and then rubbed well all Ovei
with bread crumbs. This will make II
look quite clean and fresh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

A man at Larrabee, Me-, recently kill
ed five sheep which had been running
wild for three years. He had to shoot
them with rifle, as il was impossible
to catch them. The wool taken from
the lot weighed 164 pounds and some OF
it was 70 inches long.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
NOTICE.
CLERKS OFFICE,
SuPREMEJUDICIAL COURT

SUPREME JUUIVIAL NVUNH'
OXFORD COUNTY 40, ,--.....
Of tbe following persnns To apply at the Mach
tsrm, isOIs of the supreme judicial Court for
naturalization as citizens of the Unned States
James m. Wiles amt Edward Nye Gilbert. botn
~ Norway, William james Olmstead OF water
FORD John A. Mckenzie OF Albany, Doug
w. Cushipg OF Mason, and Nicola Gentil', Mis-
Tufyesson, Andrew Marteuson. Lawrence re
'e''O'' CHARLES +. WHITMAN,
Clerk Sup. Jud. Court
Paris. Feb. IL, 1903.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
A itat With a Conscience.

In New Mexico there is u species Of
rat which nature has endowed with
a conscience 1t forages In pantries. as
other rats do. taking what it can car
ry off. but always leaving behind
stick or pebble or piece Of twig as II
I'm Dayment
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

Jinks-Tll never get into an argument
with him again. He's entirely too bit
ter.
Winks-Is he really?
.Iinks-0h. II regular wasp.
Winks-I see. He always carries Ills
point.-Catholic Standard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
Conner Kettles,

To clean a copper kettle ill it with.
very hot water and rub it with sour
milk or, better still. buttermilk. After-I
ward dry ana polish with leather
Kettles cleaned I'm this manner once orl
twice week will always keep brightI
and new looking.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
Worth Striving For.

She-And you don't think there Is
chance In the world Of our living
through our lives without a quarrel?
He-There is always a fighting chance.
dear. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

Ruyter-lm writing Il sequel TO my
book How 10 Live on Five Hundred
Year"
Scribbler-What do you call the Sc
tuel:
Ruyter-"How to Get the Five Hun
dred Il indianapolis Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
Paint Spots.

Equal parts of ammonia and spirits
of turpcntiae will take paint out OF
clothing. 10 matter how d"y or nara
the paint may he. Saturate the spot
two or three times. then wash out in
soapsuds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
The Safeguard of Ideals.

To live in the presence Of great
truths and eternal laws. 10 be led by
permanent ideais-that Is what keeps
man patleat when the world ignores
him and calm and unspoilcd when the
world praises him.-Honore de BalZac.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
slammed Gam bling,

Blunt hear Blones has stopped
gambling
Front-That's true. bet him 500
this morning that lie couldn't stop,
and he took me up.-Yonkers Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

The canarics OF Germany excel all
other canaries as singers. One has.
been known 10 continue Il single trill
for n minute and n quarter. with twen-
" changes Of note in IT,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
AMONG THE FARMERS.
" SPEED THE PLOw."

on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
HNyMoND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

No sheep should be allowed to die of
old age, but all should be fattened and
sent to market before their vitality has
been impaired.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
Dop Changes Color.

A Newfoundland puppy nearly all
white was chased by big dog in
Brussels and terribly frightened. He
had u violent cpilcptic fit and in a Few
hours he was completely changed,
black markings having appeared All
over his coat. which have become per
mnnrnt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

1t is Il popular saying in Brazil that
every ton of rubber from the upper
Amazon costs Two lives.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
SLEIGH FOR SALE.

Good style sleigh, in fine cond'-
ton and newly painted. AT An
drews House, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
March,;
Apriz, May

There is a best time for doing
everything-that is, time when a
thing can be done to the best ad-
vantage, most easily and most ef-
fectively. Now is the best time
for purifying your blood. Why?
Because your system is now trying
to purify it-you know this by the
pimples and other eruptions that
have come on your face and body.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01

Insubordination has ruined many
mans chances In life. e.-SchOOlmaster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
Consumption

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. "Eat plenty of
pork" was the advice to the
consumptive 50 and 100
years ago.
Salt pork is good if man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
Scott sEmulsionisth themod-
ern method of feeding fat to
the consumptive. Pork is too
rough for sensitive stomachs.
SCOTS Emulsion is the most
refined of fats, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is half the battle, but
SCOTS Emulsion does more
than that. There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hypophos-
phites in Scott's Emulsion
that puts new life into the
weak parts and has a special
lction on the diseased lungs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
Hoods JarsapariHa
and Pills

Are the medicines to take-they do
the work thoroughly and agreeably
and never fail to do It.
Hoods are the medicines you
have always heard recommended.
".I cannot recommend Hoods Ssrsaparilla
take II In the spring we al feel better through
He summer" MRS. 8. q. NlAL, McCrays. Pa.
Hoods sarsaparIIIa promises to
cure and keeps the pTeml0e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
Grass as a Money Maker.

CULTIVATION THE BASE OF SUCCESS,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
CHAPTER XIII.

AND so IT ENDED.
n FEW days after the surrender
"a of Hamilton large boat, the
"a Willing, arrived from Kaskas-
- - kia. 1t was well manned and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-01
NOTICE.

a true COpy-Atte-t ,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09
IN AND ABOUT TEE CITY.

Rev. McNeely DuBose will deliver the
fourth lecture of the Lenten Series at the
Church of the Good Shepherd tonight.
Judge C. M Cooke was here yesterday
on his way from Louisburg to Graham,
where he will hold the civil term of Ala
nance Court.
The tobacco sales were little larger
yesterday than for some time. The ware
housemen say the prices are better than
at any time since the decline of some
two weeks ago.
Two colored couples, Thomas r. Den
ton and Lucy Spivey, of Wake Forest;
Herman Allen, of Flint, and Lula Burton,
of Vanteen, were granted marriage IL
eenses yesterday.
1t was Col. S. G.. Ryan, of the Raleigh
lar, and not &C. b. Ryan, as was in
advertently stated, who presented a fine
box of cigars to the Rescue Fire Com
peny Monday night.
The Lumberton Lodge of Odd Fellows
with forty-two charter members has beer
given charter. Grand Secretary Wood
all says an application is expected at ar
early date from Asheboro.
Rev. H. c. Moore. Sunday School Secre
tary of the Baptist State convention, vii
go to Salisbury this week and will be a
a Sunday School Teachers Institute, be
ginning Friday night and lasting through
Sunday.
Sheriff B. w. Edwards, of Snow Hill
yesterday brought to the States Prison
negro, Peter Whitley. sentenced to fiv
killing of another negro
being murder in the secon'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09
PERSONALS

Miller returned yesterday
To.
nady returned yesterday tC
Oxford after spending few
city.
49,. ,,4.vru God Lewter arrived yester
day from Southern Pines and will spend a
few days in the city.
Mr.. G. V Barnes left yesterday fol
Louisville, KY, where he will accept a
position.
yesterday.
Mr.. John C. Drewry left yesterday for
Richmond for Few days.
Mr.. John D. Shaw left yesterday for
his home in Rockingham, after spending
a few days in the city.
Mr. William Wynne, son of Mr.. ]. S.
Wynne, has gone to Jacksonville, where
he has signed with the Jacksonville ball
team for the coming season.
DR.. Jerman, of Ridgeway, is in the
!, city visiting his son, Mr.. T. P. Jerman.
Mr.. w. M. Fallon, of Durham, is in
the CITY
Mr.. whitehead Kluttz, of Salisbury was
here yesterday.
Mr.. c. G. Ferguson, of Goldsboro, was
at the Park Hotel yesterday.
Mr.. r. B. Thompson, of Salisbury, is
at the Park Hotel
Mr.. r. H. Brooks. of Greensboro, is in
the CITY.
Col. Harry Skinner left yesterday for
Greenville.
Mr. J. X white, of Louisburg, was here
yesterday
Mr. C. F. Aycock, of Louisburg, is in
the city.
MIR H. A. Graham, of Charlotte, is at
the Park Hotel.
Mr.. VIM. w. Eagle, of Chapel Hill, is
iN the city.
Mr.. w c. Brewer, of Wake Forest, was
here yesterday.
Mr. c. H. Denny, of Reidsviilc, vas here
yesterday.
Mr. Cameron Morrison of Rockingham
is in the city on professional business
Mr.. T. S. Richardson, of Niagara was
here yesterday.
Mr. L. H. Weathers is back in the city
after three days visit to Norfolk.
Mr. H. B. Warmer, Commissioner OF
Labor and Printing, is here from Lex
ington.
Mr. T. A. Armstrong, of Greensboro
formerly of Raleigh. is in the city.
Mr. Ed. S. Abell of Smithfield, is here
at the Supreme Court.
Mr.. W. C. Munroe. of Goldsboro. is at
tending the Supreme Court.
Col James H. Holt of Burlington. was
here yesterday returning from visit to
Fayetteville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09
Land Transfers in Wake.

The following transfers of real estate
were recorded in Wake county yesterday:
Jas. r. Stephenson. of Durhan~to L.
J. Wood, of Wake, tract Of 76 acres
in Middle Creek for 1925. The same to
the same, tract of As acres in Middle
Creek for S625.
Levi Cole, Of Wake, to A. d. Hunter, of
Wake, a tract of % ga acfes in Cary for
sGo0.
A. B. Andrews. ST.. of Raleigh, to Jas.
T. Holderfeld, of Wake. a lot of half an
acre adjoining lands of Betty Holdcrfeld,
w. L. Davis A. B. Andrews, ST., for SIS.
The same land is conveyed by Jas. T.
Holderfield TO Everett DAVIS as is also
a second tract of $40 acres adjoining
lands of Matilda Malone for $3.50.
Ernest Haywood, of Raleigh, trustee, to
Britton Pearce, of Raleigh, on the south
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

THE ATON-WINsTEAD co. INC'D.
Insurance, Real Estate and Rental
Agents. Office 119. Walnut ST.. Colds
boro, N. c., telephone No, "a. Officers:
w. T. Dortch. Pres, r. w. Grafton ::
VicePres., w. H. Winstead, Sec. and
Treas. Insurance placed by phone or
wire. 3-6-iw
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

WANTED-TO SELL ONE 60-INCH
Sturdivant blower with engine COM
bined. Size engine SKI; also lot of wood
and iron pulleys and shafting and one
inch pipe. Virginia Furniture Co.,
Chase City, Va. 3-6-Sun., Tues, Fri
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

ST0LEN-FROM MY HOME IN EDGE
combe on the night of March End, a
light sorrel horse, white spot on fore
head. blocky built lin good condition,
weight about $50 pounds. s or 8 years
old. Liberal reward paid for his return.
John H. Daughtridge, Rocky Mount,
n. c.. ST.. f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09
BRAKES Palmetto Wine,

A trial bottle is sent prepaid. free of charge.
to every reader OF this paper who has chronic
Stomach Trouble, Flatulency, Constipation.
Catarrh OF the Mucous Membranes, Congestion
OF Liver or Kidneys, or Inflammation OF Bladder.
One dose a day relieves Immediately. cures ab-
solutely. builds up the nervous system and pro-
notes a .arger. purer and richer blood supply.
Seventy five cents at Drug Stores for a large
bottle, usual dollar size. but every reader of
this paper who needs medicine win be supplied
with a trial bottle of Brakes Palmetto Wine.
mula Company, Drake Building, Chicago, III.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

BOOK EPER-TYPEWRITER WANTS
position; combination man; long ex-
perience; expert typewriter; we'll edu-
Gated and capable of handling a large
correspondence. Lock Box 40, Hender-
son, n, c. 2-7-sun wed. lot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

W2ANTED-A PARTNER OF GOOD AID
dress, with capital of $780, in good
paying (new) hotel in mountains of
NJ c., AZ per cent on investment. Adj
dress, ~" care of News and Obser.
yer. 3-S-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

side of New Bern avenue between last
and Swain streets for $405.
A. C. Ray, OF Wake, to Thomas H. Ray.
of Wake, tract of "a IA acres in New
Light for $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

BRANDYWINE STRAWBERRY PLANTS
Tor sale; any uantity at prices to COM
mand your attention; pure, yellow root
ed; none better. Write stating quantity
wanted for lowest prices. r. p Howell,
Roseboro, Sampson County N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

EGGS FOR MATCHING, s. G. Brown
Leghorns, $1.00 per Is; 20 fine Cockerels,
$1.00 each; Slade Strain; no finer birds
IN South. j, D. Bardin. Wilson, N. c.
1926 sun C we'd
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

man of Sash, Blind and Planning Mill
by man of twelve years experience.
Address Foreman, care News and OBJ
server. 2-14-E. o. D., 13t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

WANTED-NEWSPA REPORTER
who is capable of doing quick work for
semi-weekly. State lowest salary.
The Sun, Rutherfordton, N. C.
3S-3t-e o d
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

WANTED-RELIABLE PARTY TO
sell Teas, Coffee, Spices, Extracts,
Baking Powder and Soaps direct to con-
sumner. One who can furnish bond given
preference. Grand Union Tea Company,
AIT and 429 Seventh Street, N. w,
Washington, D. c. 3-9-2t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

A COMPETENT, STEADY AND
sober Drug Clerk wanted at once; ref
erence and salary. Please address Sc
dative, care News and Observer.
2-2S-t. f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09
TEN CENTS PER LINE
WIN w VT 10 W TITO GIEIOT
NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN Is CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED ADvER-
Using. RESULTS ASSURED.
(Six Words to the.Line)

BLACK MINORCA EGGS FOR SALE
Price winners. Fifteen for S1.50. Ad-
dress. Alex. Greene, Jr., Wilson, N. c.
3-9-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

FOR SALE-GOOD SECOND HAND
safe in perfect condition. Cheap to early
purchaser. Address, G. M. Allen, Raj
eigh. 2-13-1w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERWOOD HIGGS & CO.-Millinery
Opening.
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
TO p. M tonight: Fair
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Maxi
mum temperature, go; minimum tempera-
ture, AT: mean temperature, 81; total
rainfall. O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

WANTED-A FIRST-CLASS BAKER;
none need apply unless recommended.
Kinston Bakery Co., Kinston. N. c..
3-S-3t- e
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

LOST-SHEPHERD DOG ABOUT ONE
year old, black back brown legs and
white neck; liberal reward if returned
to w. w. Mills, 6O9 NJ Blount Street, or
405 Carolina Trust Building.
3-9-t f
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

During courtship girl thinks mar
riage is haven ofsrest in which she will
he free from all worry and care After
marriage she has another think coming.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED MAN
TO take charge of Fire and Life In
surance business In Greenville, N. C.
Address X. Y. u. 3-5-1w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED BOOK.
keeper; must be competenc to take
charge of business in absence of the
proprietor. References required. Ad-
dress, X. Y. a., care News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

WANTED-POSITION BY GOOD DRUG
clerk; three years experience. Address
Drugs, care News and Observer.
3-9-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

WANTED-A GOOD BARBER (COL).
sober and honest, to take charge Of
sEop on salary Apply to Box 11S. Snow
Hill, n. G.. 3-8-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

FOR SALE-A FINE PONY AND NICE
Rubber Tire runabout for sale. Apply at
Woodall's Stables.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

FOR SALE-A FIRST CLASS JOB
printing office: well equipped with a
comparatively new Gordon Presses, type,
cutter, stapling and punching machines,
etc, Will be sold at great bargain, if
you write quick. Address F. w.
Hawkins, Burlington, N. c.
3-9-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

IF YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED
pretty, or well, send $500 for vinol
Bells Delight and Parkers Tonic
Pills. w. W. Parkers Tow 90 Drug
Stores, Henderson, N. c. 3-6-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

Observation-Disclosures POSITIONS,
n coll now man of the United States
and world, size 6ox46 1ncnes' Two mars
il, one; representatives nov work
making s25 to $50 per Week ,,,.. nodress
Rand, McNalIy and CO., a4S F y ave-
New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

Miller returned yesterday
ro.
nady returned yesterday to
Oxford after spending a few
city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09

Rev. McNeely DuBose will deliver the
fourth lecture of the Lenten Series at the
Church of the Good Shepherd tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-12
Radium Defies "LawsP"
the National Magazine

From the National Magazine.
AS for later discoveries. WELL here is
radium; maybe you have seen ii mentioned
somewhere. The experimenters are telling
us where 1t comes from, how to kill and to
cure with it; how 1t keeps itself warm;
how many kinds OF rays IL enits; how
unsafe a pound of 1t Is; how it gets trans
formed into helium; how its emanations
won't wash OFF, how they will go through
lead two inches thick indeed Ii shows it
self disrespectful to what we have called
laws, making 1t needful for US to amend
our definitions and restate laws. There Is
no book on IT, for before IL could be written
so many new things would be found out
about it that what had been writer. would
do only for a preface.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-12
MEXICo's WHITE COAL.
Enormous Amount of Hydraulic Force
is Going to Waste.

From Modern Mexico.
Modern Mexico has often had occasion
to call attention to the fact that. though
fuel is very scarce in Mexico. still the cCun-
try is supplied with an abundance of power
for the movement of prime motors. We
refer. of course to water power The con-
struction of electric plants for the purpose
of furnishing light and power has herdly
begun in proportion to the demand and the
water power available.
Mexico, which undoubtedly stands in
much greater need of electric power than
either France or Switzerland. on account
of the higher price of fuel. is supplied with
an almost unlimited amount of hydraulic
force. In the central mesa. of the republic,
which averages 5000 feet above sea level,
rise great number of rivers and streams,
the Balsas. Lerma, Tamesi and Panuco
being but a few of the more important.
While no accurate estimate has been made
of the available water power, 1t is prob
able that at least $4,000, 600 horse power are
running to waste at the height of the sea-
son. Less than one-half of l per cent of
this amount, or, say, 1000, is being utii-
lied for motive power. including that used
directly by 1our mills, cotton mills located
directly at the falls, and absorbed by cleo
trio plants for transmission to distant
points. In the City of Mexico, under pres
ent conditions, it probably costs at least
$3.50 year, Mexican money per horse
power to produce power from steam. and
even in the most favored districts, where
fuel is cheap. ii will reach s125.
The coal barons of the United States are,
perhaps, her most solid aristocracy, and
those who get control of La Huille
Blanche Qhe white coaD of this country
will hold In the near future much more
important position. The power is here. on
top of the ground. 1t does not have to be
mined or transported. 1t will carry itself
with but a wire to go on. and Mexico is
country that offers many conditions favor
able to gigantic Industrial enterprises.