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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
RAILWAY MILEAGE IN TEXAS.
Some Interesting Figures on Railways
BY Hon. Joseph o. Saysrs.

Some Interesting Figures on Railway
by Hon. Joseph q. saysrs.
Though there were 1886 miles OF
railway in operation in Texas on June
so, 1904, which put her in the front
rank of the States In respect to the az
Eregate of mileage within their respec.
tive borders, yet we find, upon investi.
cation, that there cannot be grouped
together any States east OF the Rocky
Mountairs and north or south Of the
Ohio and Potomac rivers, whose CON-
bined area equals or approximates that
Of Texas, that does not greatly exceed
her in extent of railway mileage For
comparl, on a group OF States is TAX
en-: Alabama, Georgia. Kentucky,
North Carolina and South Carolina
have a total area of 234,945 square
miles, and railway mileage as shown
in the latest published reports, of 81.
9cS miles; while Texas, with an area
Of 2G5.7s0 square miles, has only H.
$50 miles of railway. or but little more
than one half Of the total mileage Of
the group OF states mentioned, though
her excess over them In area amounts
to 30,s35 square miles.
To put the comparison in another
form, Texas has 4.34 miles of railway
to every 100 square miles, as against
9.22 miles to like area in the group
Of States named. From the Report of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
Tor 1903 we find that for every 100
square miles OF territory Alabama
then had $40 miles of railway: Ar
Kansas, 7.19; Florida. $40; Georgia.
1856; Kentucky, 9.01; Louisiana. 7.6s;
Mississippi. ia; Missouri. 1867;
North Carolina, S.3S; South Carolina,
1914; Tennessee. 7.99; Virginia, 9.71;
and Texas, 4.32.
It may be answered that the States
named are much older communities.
This advantage. however, In the COM
parison Is more than offset by the con-
ditions growing out OF the Civil War
and by the many and substantial ad-
vantages which Texas has over them
In other respects.
Nothing further should be required
to demonstrate the present made.
quacy Of our railway facilities. and the
necessity Of larger increased and
more generally distributed mileage,
that that state may reach, within the
present and next generations. the de-
velopment which its area and re.
sources make possible.
As railways are built lands increase
In value, diversification in agriculture
becomes practicable and profitable,
and the industry OF the farmer on
every line better rewarded. Successful
development Of our mineral resources
Is. Also, made possible, manufacturers
OF different kinds are established, de-
sirablc immigration IL attracted, the |
wealth Of the State is increased and |
.hc social Intercourse OK the people
greatly promoted.
These. 1t must be admitted. are some |
OF the direct results Of railway build
ing. JOSEPH d. SAVERS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
1arretts' Appointment.

Washington: Formal announce.
ment is made at the State Department
of the appointment Of John Barrett of
Oregon as minister to Colombia. to
which post Mr.. Barrett was recently
assigned to relieve Mr.. Russell, who
was ordered to Caracas when Mr..
Bowen was summoned to Washington
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Marvel Postoffice Robbed.

Alvin, Texas: News was brought
here yesterday that the Marvel post
office and the store of Joseph Carroll
1.-THE postmaster). had been entered
by burglars last night. No particulars
goods or money stolen. Marvel being
very small office. no great amount
eminent
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
New Orleans Gets the Brick.

Beaumont, Texas: The big 5000, 900
brick order for Panama will go through
New Orleans as indicated in these col
umns several days ago. The New Or
leans interests in the brick concern
making the shipment prevailed in be.
half of the port.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Gen. Wint Takes Command.

st. Louis, Mo: Brig. Gen. Thomas
Whit, who temporarily succeeds Major
General Bates in command of the
Northern Division of the United States
army until permanent successor is
named, arrived yesterday and took
command at division headquarters.
Gen. Whit was in command of the
Sixth Cavalry in China at the time Of
the Boxer rebellion.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Consular Appointment.

Washington: The following ap-
pointments in the consular service
were announced yesterday:
Edward Trimmer, New York, Con-
sui at Port Dietrich, Nicaragua; G.
Jarvis Bowen, Virginia, Cansul to
to Guadalupe, Mexico
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Franchise for Electric Railway.

Lake Providence. La: The board
OF aldermen. In called session. grant
ed to the Lake Providence and Goulds.
boro Railway and Power Company. a
limited organization, chartered on May
~ last. = franchise for twenty-five
years for the purpose OF building,
eQuipping and operating an electric
railway from Lake Providence TO the
Giouidsboro suburb. and to Lake Prov.
idence Landing. The line is to be
three miles long. and to be extended
later on.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01

India rubber trees which are tapped
every other day continue to yield sap
for more than twenty years. and 1t
is curious fact that the oldest and
most frequently tapped trees produce
the richest sap.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Nashxille Fire DAMAGES.

Nashville, Tenn: The complete
loss caused by the fire which destroy
ed the Palace and the Manix dry
goods establishments and damaged
several other buildings reaches $685.
$40. Insurance. S575.51O.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01

r. p. Rutherford. proprietor of 4
shreveport restaurant, has mysterious
y disappeared, leaving no trace. He
vas last seen to walk out Of the res
taurant Saturday and 20 down the
street Since then nothing can be
learned OF him.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Terrific Rains at Yoakum.

Yoakum, Texas: A terrific rain fell
here yesterday, thoroughly soaking the
soil and filling water tanks In the pas.
lures. The rain was not needed, az
an abundant corn crop Is made and
other crops have had ample rain.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Uruouay's New Cabinet.

Valparaiso, Uruguay: The new cab.
met was pompously baptized, as the
administration ministry resigned.
Smallpox is beginning to decrease.
Frederic Peter Clay has been ac
kuowledged as British Consul General
In Chile.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Arma shipped to Caucasus

Rostoff on Don, Russia. The police
have discovered that large quantities
OF arms and ammunition have been
purchased here and shipped to the
Caucasus.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Great Blessing.

Marlin. Texas: A good general rain
has fallen all over Falls county dur
ing the past two days. 1t came as a
great blessing to our people, especial
ly the farmers, as crops were suffer
ing as a result OF the drouth.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Mobilization Of Reserves.

st. Petersburg: The army reserve
Of the two capitals. ST. Petersburg and
Moscow, will. according to late re-
port, be modified. the former June rs
and the latter June 20.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
The lcujsi.n. ch.,,t.nr,,.

Rus;on. La. Babes in Toyland"
vas presented Friday night at the
Chautauqna TO the largest audience Of
the season. About forty little children
took part In the performance, under
the direction of Mr.. Tom Stuart Of
Monroe.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
TOO Much for Cotton.

Ledbetter. Texas: 1t has been rain.
ing here ever since last Wednesday.
1t has rained entirely too much for cot
ton. Cane, millet and corn are doing
nicely.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Bomb Thrower Bury.

Chespoff, Russian Poland: A bomb
was thrown into the police station at
this place yesterday la wounded sew
eral policemen and broke all the win
dows for blocks around the station.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Glorious Rain.

Taylor, Texas: This section has
been blessed with a glorious rain, that
insures bountiful crop. 1t began to
rain here Saturday afternoon, and at
noon yesterday it was till raining.
Precipitation SO far is 200 inches.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Bulgarian Immigrants.

Alvin, Texas. Two carloads OF Bull
garian immigrants were sidetracked at
this place yesterday by the 2:22 D. m.
train. They we're picked up by the I
p. m. main line train and carried
on to their destination.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Greek eottome overflow.d.

Lyons, Texas: 1t has been raining
almost all the time for thirty-six hours.
and the creek bottom farms are all
overlooked. the most disastrous flood
We have had this year.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

II Il botttr. ona's nurse used TO tell
enc. to be COOL thnn pretty. This.
however. as we grow oder, we find to
be partially faliEc,ous statement, SO
far q socfsi success Is concerned
Iady's Pictorial.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01

At Grahamstown, South Africa, a
pair Of ostriches were sold recently
for $4,000, which Is record price.
The plucking from the chicks Of this
pair realized from $50 to $62.50 per
bird.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Good. Quiet soula.

There are some men in the world
who ask nothing more than : gold
watch and chain. nice black suit Of
clothes. and Thursday nights lodge
meeting. Detroit Tribune.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Wilson Will Tour the West.

Washington: Secretary of Agricul.
ture Wilson announced yesterday
that as soon as the investigation of the
charges of leakage in the cotton Stats
tics had been completed, he will make
a tour of Western forest reserves.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
ti-h,rars md insomnia.

An one has 10 do In order to secure
4 good nightssrcst II to wear night.
cap. We are assured that the great
secret is to keep the head warm. and
then one may sleep like q top.--Tho
Draper.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
wher sl.n cease q Read Book,

According to sbe librarian Of the
free library at Cambridge, England.
who has flied that position for half a
century. nscn as rule cease to read
! hool-l On reaching the age of 40.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
Reserve Men Notified

st. Petersburg: The French army
reserve men living in Russia are re-
ported to have received notice to hold
themselves in readiness to join the
colors.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01

In his book on "Nerves In Order
DR.. Schofield. formerly examiner fol
the British National Health Society
gives table OF longevity, which shows
that the Christian ministry IL the mos,
haa1thf,il uf calInrs
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01

We would like to know under what
heading the "clinging drapery" met in
novels would come in q dry goods
store-calico. half wool and half cot
ton, or what ?--Atchison Globe.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
The Personality Of Henry Clay Eric

An interesting personality sketch OF
Henry G. F'rick, chairman of the In
vestigating committee OF the Equitable
Life Assurance Society, appears In Les
lies Monthly Magazine for July. Mr..
Frick Is above all things a business
man. who plays the game Of business
according to the prevailing rules, who
at the same time delights In his family
and makes = lobby Of horticulture.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
70 Suppress Aurarians.

Saratoff, Russia: Troops have sud.
denly been dispatched to three dis
tricts IN this province to suppress
agrarian disturbances.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01

or course managers Of musical COM
edies object to impartial dramatic
criticism. Most any jackass doesn't
like to be told that he Ii one.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01
ADDS TO SPLENDOR
MEN OF BUSINESS RECOGNIZE
ADVANTAGES OF ACETYLENE.

Famous Summer Hotel, TIE Grand
Union of Saratoga, Has Installed
This Best of All Artificial Lights
Means Increased Comfort and
Health.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-01

I am prepared to serve Fresh Msai
to my customers at the lowest prices.
Beef, Pork, Sausage Mutton and Veal.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
K. NJ. Hernandez,
Superintendent de Sanidad
SucesOs en- Cuba

La revista "El tabaco cubano" que
SO publica en- la Habana inserta los
siguientes parrafos relatando en- su
cronica decenal hechoS Ocurridos en- la
Isla.
"El incendio del Ayuntamiento de
Vueltas; horas antes de girarse una
vista fiscalizadora por los delegados
del gobierno, pone de manifesto. 10
que estando en- la conciencia de todos,
pudiera haberse evitado, al igual del
deplorable asunto del expedlente en-
ell Ayuntamiento de esta capital, y de
la Sangrienta collision de la calle de
San Isidro.
Parece increible que los apasiona-
mientos peliticos hagan perder la ra-
zon, hombres, que despues dc haber
regado con su sangre los campos de
Cuba en- las contiendas por su Inde-
pendencla. sean los primeroS en- poner
esa indie pendencia tanta costa To-
grada, al borde del abismo de su per-
sonalidad International.
Comprendemos que ell mando el
turron del presupuesto hayan hecho Y
hagan en- la actualidad, vacilar la fe
alg1n tempo pura, de los que Sc sa-
crifcaron por la Patria; pero que el po-
der obsecione de tai modo Ell cerebro
y la ambici6n de algunos, hasta el ex-
tremo de pensar con Maquiavelo lei
fin justi6ca los medios, rs puede por
menos que ser reprobado. por cuantos
refexionan con criterio sereno al
teza de miras.
Hace dfas public6 ell importante
diario neoyorkino washington Post,
inspirado por el ex secretario de Gue-
IRA Mr.. Root, TIN signi6cativo y exten.-
so art1culo con Ell atemorizador rubro
de Cuba corriendo q estrellarse'
Nosotros creemOs, que por ell canino
emprendido, 81 los holnbres de buena
voluntad de Cuba no atajan inmedia-
tamente el NAL que como nube negra
esta oScureciendo nnestro horizonte
polftico, pondremos en- Was dc hecho.
10 que desgraciadamente nos augura
ell articulista del diario norteamerica-
no, articulista en- que algunos Green
sorprender la pluma del actual Secre-
tario de Estado de Norte America. y
verdadero padre de la celeberrima
"Enmienda Platt.'
Con que. "ojo al cristo que es de
plata 80. Seg1n reza uno de nuestroS
mas sabios refranes"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18

La muy importante villa del ojo
del agua3se prepara a trabajar por su
embellecirnieto y 4 continuar en- su
empeffo de colocarse 4 Ia altura de
otras ciudades de la Isla.
Ell Conseio executive acaba de con.
ceder al Ayuntamiento aguadillano
la aprobaci6n del emprestite solicita-
do por valor de $4,000 dollars.
Ese proyecto de emprestito y otras
mejoras ha sido acariciado por mucho
tempo por el alcalde de la simpatica
villa, el conocido poeta y dramaturgo
setter Torregrosa.
T Pronto pu6s, Aguadilla contara con
TN buen mercado cubierto y otras
obras que contribuiran a hacer de ese
pueb bio una de las mas bellas pobla-
clones de Puerto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
:El Ponce"

PasajeroS que conduce dicho buque
procedentes de New York.
E. M. Alfonso, A. Costa, sefiora W.
H. Coonan, Juez J. Rodriguez Cebo-
Hero, J. B. Carrion. VIM. J. Dunkerley
Henry w. Dooley, Pedro y Andres
Franceschi, P. Franco. F. Granda, R.
Gonzalez, c. Gandiago, c. B. Horton,
A. Iriarti, o. Maryland. John A. Will
son y seflora, H. Mendoza, Thos. Fic-
kerson, A. Ortiz, C. B. Parker, Jose
Toro Rios y sefiora, Jos. b. Reed. Sc
fora Rola Roger y hijos, E. Rosy,
Jose Rovira, F. Servera, Angel Suarez
Jos. Theberg, c. w. Tyler R. Vera
w. ]. Williamson yxsehora, J. L. Wood
Sargento G. Cintron, Cabo E. Correa
sefiora E. Figueroa, Frank R. Genoria
Jose A. Gaudier, M. Gonzalez, w
Howard, Geo. "A. Heney, H. Ishi. Sc
forita J. Martinez, J. F. Packard, c.
Staples.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
De Manat1
(De nuestro Corresponsal),

Tras prolongada enfermedad ha
dejado de existir en- este pueblo la
virtuosa y bella sefiorita Asunci6n Me-
diavilla Morey. Ell sepelio Sc llev6 a
efecto en- la tarde de aver. Nuestre
pesame sus deudos
-Contin1a ell exterminio de la raza
Gamma. Asi 10 exigen la moral los
buenas costum bres.
-Regia sera la fiesta de la corona
ci6n de la simp&tica sefiorita Mercedes
Diaz.
En- ell Casino Espanol Sc haran
grandes innovaciones.
Don Juan Santa ma ha comprado
el hernoso cafetfn que era propiedad
del senior Olice, llamado ola Union".
En- breve Sc instalara en- Barcelo-
meta Ell doctor Cordero. en- unas de las
hermosas casas que posee ALI don Ra-
mon Marchan.
La oficina de farmacia del Lido.
Ramos Casellas presenta I'm golpe de
vista magnifico.
Ell dfa de aver Sc declare un CO.
nato de incendie en- la casa de Juan
Torres, slendo sofocado a los pocos
momentos Ell cuerpo de bomberos.
policfa y autoridades Embellishments
Sc trasladaron al lugar del suceso.
No ha habido desgeacias personales:
rel incendio fue casual.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
Ell HIJO DE MACEO

De Syracuse, Estado de Nueva
York, comunican que Antonio Maceo,
hijo del celebre general del mismo
nombre, y cuya educaci6u costea ell
gobierno cubano, Sc ha colocado de
conductor de elevator en- un hotel de
dicha ciudad, hasta que concluya 81
verano. Que por las vacaciones del
Cornell College, donde fue a estu.
diar la carrera de ingeniero Sc diri-
gio Syracuse, donde no habiendo
podido obtener una colocacion como
dibujante, acept6 el puesto de con-
ductor de un elevator. hasta Ell otofio,
en- que volvera ingresar en- ell cole
gio citado. .k0zie4 of
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
Ell DR.. Rosseu

En- breve embarcara para Cuba y
6jara su residencia en- la Habana. el
distipguido tombre de ciencia, doctor
don Antonio Rossell.
Hoy nos ha dispensado atents visi.
ia de despedida.
Damos nj sei1or Rossell una despe.
dida afectuosa lamentando que hom-
bres de tai waller Sc vean precisados a
dejar la Isla, para buscar en- otrs
parte, los horizontes que aquf Sc lie
cierran.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
Choque de treneS
EN- INGLATERRA e4e

Londres, de agosto.-Un tren ex-
preSo electrico de la co'npafifa Lanca-
shire y Yorkshire. que iba de Liver
pool a Southport, choco contra un tren
estacionario en- la estacion de Hall
Road. Del primer wagon del expresc
perecleron 20 personas y quedaron he
ridas muchas. no escapando ilesas mas
que seis. Este desastre que ocurrio Ell
y de julio, es ell priinero de importan
cia acaecido trenes electricos en- In
glaterra.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
El senor Barletta

Anoche ha llegado San Juan este
distingido amigo nuestro, que perma
necera varios dias entire nosotros.
Ell sefior Barlettc es un opulente
comerciante de Afiasco y goza en- Sar
Juan de mdltiples simpattas.
M Damos al distinguido amigo una
afectuosa bienvenida, deseandole er
San Juan grata permanencia,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
Explosion de u11inas
submarines en- Suecia

Estokolmo 10 de Agosto. - Hoy,
mientras Sc hacfa ejercicios de colocar
minas submarines en- la rada de Sand
hamn, cerca de Estokolmo, I'm bote en-
que iban siete marineros tropezo mad.
vertidamente icon una de las minas.
La nina hizo explosion, vol ando al
bote por ell aire y matando los siete
marineros.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-18
Castigos q los indios
DE LAS ISLAS DELEBES

La Haya % de Agesto.-La expe-
dici6n holandesa despachada contra
los rebeldes de Celebes, archipiela go
de Ia Sunda, Indias Holandesas. ipfli-
gi6 castigo ejemplar 4 los alzados, ma
tando q 200 de ellos y arrasandoles las
fortifcaciones de Badpoewa, uno de
sus baluartes, con los cafIones de los
buques de guerra.