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The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
INDIA REDUCES ACREAGE. T
However, Bombay shows Increase in
Output of Woven Goods.

Consul r. II. Dennison. of Bombay.
forwards the following cotton-crop fore
cast OF the department of land records
and agriculture, United Provinces Of Agra
and Oudh, issued by the director. at Luck
now. on August s:
'On an average Of the five years ended
1856 the area under cotton in the United
Provinces has represented some Ga per
cent of the total area under the crop in
India. For the present season the first
two weeks OF July were rainlcss. and gem
erdl rain did not set IN till the end of the
third week. Good rain has since fallen
throughout the province. and the position
has much improved. IL is estimated that
there viii be placed under cotton during
the season between 100000 and llO0010
acres"
Consul General ". H. Michael reports
from Calcutta that the province of Ben
gal is not in the cOtton-prOducing part Of
India, yet the area s0wn TO the early
crop this season. as shown by official
statement is $500 acres. against 39a47
acres for 1907. The average for five years
has been 1884 acres. and tor ten years
65,lS5 acres. The area already sown with
late cotton is officially reported TO be
2s,li4 acres, as compared with 25.T1 acres
in 1906, and $3.50 acres sowu I'm the final
forecast of February. 1907.
Activity in Woven Goods.
Consul General Michael also describes
present conditions in the cotton and jut=
manufacturing trade of British India, as
follows.
An official note on the working Of the
cott0u-duues act in the Bombay PresI-
Gcucy for the year 1867 records that in
crease IN the production of woven goods
was again maintained the production
having risen from I3l.S9S,452 pounds in
1866. 20 I3LC5.G5 pounds I'm 1861
The weaving industry in general is re-
ported 90 have been steady and. with
"a good margin Of profit, prices during the
year were well maintained. Including
hosiery factories. there were lE mills.
against lH In 1866
THE quantity OF woven goods exempted
from duty 0n expectation decreased from
/ lo.7f3.55) pounds in 1865. To t57f f5>
pounds in 1867. and IL is believed that
the larger consumption OF locally manu-
facturcd goods was probably stimulated
by the Swadeshi movement The net
revenue which was received under the
cortou-dutics act during 1907 in Bombay
was $S.2ll1. as against $7iS S35 in the year
+ preceding
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
Rin

Temperatures in other cities. together with n,
amount q rainfall. fer the twelve hours eaded at
s 3. u. yesterday, are as follows.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
SUPPORTS POSTAL REFORMS.
CovIes Urges Cotton Men TO Consider
Changes iu Nail system.

James 7. Cowles secretary OF the
Postal Progress League, stopped in
Washington yesterday long enough 10 at
tempt 90 interest the cotton men. iu
session at the Willard. IN his scheme for
broad postal reforms. lie gave the fol-
lowing platform and reasons for his he
lief iu it.
F-rst-A general --cent f0ur-ounce let
ter post I cent per each additional two
ounces
Second-A local I-caut four-ounce let
ter post. Within city delivery limits.
Th'rd-A local rural post limited 20
the different rural routes. all mail mat
ter i1 one class weight limit. eleven
pounds, parcels up 20 one pound. I cent.
parcels one 10 five pounds. cents. par
GELS I'VE so eleven pounds cents.
Fourth-A scent registration fee.
F-ftl-A 2-cent foreign letter rate
SIxth-A fractional postal currency and
postal insurance.
Seveuth-The substitution Of space
for weight in determining railway
mail pay.
Eishth-An appropriation Of 10000 for
an experimental dO0r-tO-dO0r rural serv-
ice, using auto -post-wasons.
N.nth-An appropriation for q similar
experimental city collection and delivery
service
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
To Give SATISFACTION
FIRE ESCAPES

That comply with the law. Consult
FRED J, WHITE. 4e2 Maine ave. Sw.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
COTTON CROP IN BRAZIL
Product Rapidly Becoming Factor of
Trade in south America.

Consul General G. r. Anderson, Of Rio
De Janeiro. reports that, while the cot
ton product Of Brazil can not be accu-
ratelv given, the crop has been rapidly
increasing. as the export statistics will
show He writes.
THE reported consumption Of cotton
by the Brazilian mills two years ago was
approximately 32c15 metric tons metric
tons. 2.2046 pounds According 20 the
figures now given for the number, size,
and output Of the factories. this home
consumption probably has reached COnsid-
erably over 5000 metric tons. The ex-
ports of raw cotton from Brazil in 1906
amounted TO Bless metric tons. Appar-
emily Brazirs cotton production at pres
crt. therefore is something over 10000
metric tons. The exports Of raw cotton
are almost entirely from the Northern
States. and the total amount of the eX-
ports for 1896 was Bless metric tons, while
that Of 1910 was 24,G2 metric tons. or
the exports for 1906, 22,265 tons were sent
10 Great Britain, 3,947 tons TO Portugal,
2,l-3 tons 10 France, LIS tons 20 Russia,
and 2l6 tons TO Germany.
THE value of the exports i'm 1903. with
exchange at an average of S15 cents to
the milrcis, was 1891 30, and I'm 1895 the
value Of the exports, with exchange al
an average of g. cents TO the milreis. was
SS004.2s6. The average price T. o. D.
Brazil was thus 102 cents per pound in
I9E and II : cents In 1915
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
Extensive Cotton Fields.

What the potential cotton production
of Brazil may he is beyond calculation.
At present there is very little effort to
cultivate cotton upon the basis Of mod
ern agriculture. Most Of the cotton pro-
duced in Brazil is grown on plants planted
in the crudest manner and with little or
no cultivation, from which the staple is
taken season after season, Uutil the plant
and the soil supporting it are worn out
There Is little development in the man
ner Of handling the cotton grown in
Brazil, in its packing, and in getting
II TO the mills. The manufacturing in
dustry, as a whole is carried on at great
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04

In behalf of this programme. Nj
Covles said:
"First-As to "a general tw0-ounce let
ter post. England extended her letter
weight unit from one 90 four ounces on
the occasion Of Queen Victoria's jubilee
in June. 1897
'Second-As 20 the proposed 1-cent
four-cunce city service. London had q
2-cent-a-pound letter and parcel post as
long ago as 1850. The cities Of Germany
and OF Switzerland have long enjoyed a
local l-cent eiEht-OunCe letter service.
Third-The proposed local rural post
VIII Immediately place the rural service
on q paying basis.
"Fourth-As TO the scent registration
Zee cents is the common registration
charge OF the civilized world"
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04

Registered Standard rheuomfter-s g. m Is.
p noon 81. o. H.. elia. o. m. So. s D. Il, e.
Tide Table.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Ladies' Swiss Watches
Choice $500

We have decided to carry none but Solid Gold
and Gold Filled Ladies' Watches and we have
few Swiss Watches in Gun Metal and Sterling Silver
Cases we decided to put bargain prices on them.
They sold for $780, $500 and $1,000 Every
watch in this lot is in good running order. Tho
you wouldn't think 50 after reading the price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Irusses
/ Off This Sale

you need a truss you can't afford to pass this
offer. We will guarantee you perfect fit and at 2
discount you'll be getting your truss at wholesale
price. Our stock contains all sizes in hard rubber,
elastic and leather covered styles. Sizes from -
inch (Infant) to A.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Cut Glass y Price

Recently one OF the shelves in our cut glass
case broke and besides spelling a lot Of our fine
glass it Clipped some pitchers, bowls, vases,
glasses and nappies. These we are selling at one
half the regular price. They ore great bargains
at this figure. Many are but slightly damaged
They won't last long at half price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Hand Bags
/ Off Until Aug. LIST

Here is your chance to get hand bag at
wholesale price. We have an elegant stock OF the
very latest patterns. Regular prices range from
ST. IS to $1,000. From now until Aug. 1st they go
at 4 off.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
so and 75c Combs Go at
25c Each

We have been collecting bargains for some time
and this is of them and OF the biggest in the
lot. You'll find these same combs marked 4Oc, 6Oc
and 75c in number of stores where combs are
handled.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Razors and Razor Strops
! Off This Sale Only

To make this page attractive to some 'shavers"
we will allow discount Of 259d on all strops and
razors Except Carlo Magnetic Razors which are
contract goods). We just received new stock OF
razors and strops and our stock is beyond doubt
the largest and best assorted in the town. We
specialize 'Griffon" Knives and Razors. Be-
we think they are the best to be had.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
35c Box Paper
19c This Sale

We succeeded in securing 500 boxes OF high
grade writing paper at 15c box and to keep it
moving lively will sell it at I9c while it lasts Not
box in the assortment that could be sold in the reg
ular way for less than 35c from that up to Soc
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Edison Photographs
$1,000, $4,000 and $4,000

Records Csc
This will be good news to owners OF Edison Ma
chimes because it means that they get any record
they want because going to carry the full
line. Our opening stock order was for 500 Records
and tLis stock will be increased from month to
month until will have the complete line in stock
We have the three popular sizes Of the Edison Pho
nographs in stock. They sell at $1,000. $4,000 and
$4,000.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
$l.00 Rexall Beef, Iron and Wine
soc This Week Only

No need to speak OF the quality Of Rexall Beef
IRON and Wine. People that know the RexaIl line
are it's best friends We recommend it because we
know it's good Beef Iron and Wine is one Of the
best Tonics on our shelves. Dollar bottles half
price until Aug. LIST.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Seeds Dry Plates
26x 4x5 SOC boz.
26x 5x7 9Oc Doz.
This Sale Only

We have not overlooked our Camera friends and
customers in this sale. 1t will pay you to buy five
six dozen at this price. Regular price after
August first will e Csc boz. for 4x5 Plates and
$1.1O boz. for SKI size.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
l5c Envelopes
Zoe Bunch
The Year Round

Year Round
Have you ever paid 1Oc for bunch OF envelopes
and when you got home found you had the SC kind?
You'll never get poor envelope at this store be-
cause We sell only good ones. In fact the kind we
sell at dime are sold at 15c in great many places.
The wallet flap linen envelope is very popular just
now. We have them in all sizes at 1Oc bunch.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Stereoscopes
Csc Each

. With every dollars worth OF drugs purchased
here within the next two weeks you get fine
colored stereoscopic view free Ii you don't happen
TO have a stereoscope we will sell you the regular
dollar kind for 35c.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Fine Pipes
] Off This Sale Only

We have too many fine pipes in stock and to
reduce the line will sell any pipe in our stock
priced at 800 or more at less than the regular
price. All prices are marked in plain figures
every article in our stock.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
II Jewel Elgin or Waltham
Watch SITS

You can't buy much better watch than a II
Jewel Elgin or Waltham We sell these we'll known
movements fitted in Nickel cases at $7.75.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Victor Talking Machines
$1,000. $1,000 and $4,000

Records Csc, 60c and $500
You will find that we carry the largest stock OF
Victor Records in the town. We carry the popular
size machines in stock at all times They sell at
$1,000, $4,000 and $4,000.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
25c / alcum Powder
15r Tu,o for 75e
15c, Two for 25c
This Sale Only

Even the babies will appreciate this sale and
this is powder you can use and know that it's
good It's regular 25c article. A slow cold sum-
mer leaves us with too much on hand
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Hair Brushes
AT Cot Prices

When our buyer in St. Paul last month one
of the jobbers remarked that could use between
one and two hundred hair brushes that he would
sell all the odds and ends in his stock at half price,
We bought the lot and they are on sale at ex-
tremely low prices. To make them extra, extra bar
gains are marked them at very small advance
over wholesale cost. You can buy a good brush
from 25c up, at store.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18
Prompt Watch Repairing

If your watch needs cleaning repairing and
YOU don't want to be without it any longer than is
absolutely necessary then it will pay you to bring
it to U.S. We are now turning out all patchwork
exactly on time All our repairing is done by first
class men and always gives entire satisfaction. We
guarantee all watch repairs for one year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-18

themselves Tsskhg
Aug1,- bot
YouvM~ bhg toA
yougadv kmfmewy 90 dwhh
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-07-26

The capital OF the Toxic electric rail-
way is to be increased TO sSo.ooo,o0o
for improvements and extensions.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-07-26

England has $4,000 persons with a
single leg or arm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-07-26

Nine pedestrians have lost their
lives and thirty-four have been injured
as a result of automobile accidents
within the last few days. according TO
statistics compiled and just made pub
lie by the Safe Roads Automobile AS
sociation.
In this time there have been forty
nine collisions in Massachusetts, in
which automobiles have figured.
Three drivers have had their licenses
revoked and two have been suspended
as a result Of these accidents.
The Investigations conducted by the
association show oW Of sixteen cases
looked into, the operator was to blame
In thirteen. Convinced that radical
measures must be adopted IL these ac-
cidents are to be stopped, the associa-
ton has offered rewards for conviction
81 operators who do not leave their
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-07-26
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS.

To make the appended quotations OF value
alike 10 buyer and seller. the resume Of the
market. prefaclng the quotations. should be
carefully read. In q market of this charac-
ter 10 Is Impossible 10 give prices for every
day OF the week Noting. however. .he
general tendency Of trade. sufficiently ac-
curate quotations will be given on which
callers can safely base their transactions
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-07-26

The decision of the president TO pro-
mote Assistant Postmaster Morgan to
the head OF the New York pos,office,
justifies the belief often expressed that
he would not disregard civil service
reform principles by appointing a
Republican district leader" to sue
ceed Mr.. Wilcox A reform confined
10 subordinates only would not
amount TO much. Appointment for
ascertained fitness and promotion for
merit are good rules to carry higher
up"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-07-26
"a ',@
.AROUMD&E HUB
SS<sI.ZEATg.\\
\ Especial Correspondence.)

The summer is paying up in July
for its delinquencies in June, and
everyone is making the most OF 1t.
The east wind graclousiy has tempered
the heat of a joyfully blazing sun,
and the entire population has responded
TO the call of outdoors'' The season
at the nearby beaches is in full swing,
and in short time II is expected that
the odors pervading the park system
from the oiling of the roads will be
mitigated, when people will be able
10 enjoy again these pleasure resorts.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-07-26

names after an accident, and has al
so offered 10 reward evidence which
shall secure the conviction Of persons
operating automobiles while under
suspension or after revocation of their
licenses. Evidence leading TO the con-
victions of persons attaching numbers
TO vehicles other than those to which
the numbers have been assigned will
be rewarded by the association.
The Safe Roads Automobile Associa-
tion was formed about month ago by
a number Of automobile owners who
determined to seek evidence of reckless
driving and who desire have to make
highways OF the state safe for persons
travelling on foot as well as all We
hicles.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-07-26

After the Money lenders.-The fed
eral officials are determined 10 put an
end TO the work of money lenders who
have been culpable and punish them
sums at exorbitant interest TO pension
ers. on their certificates, until such
time as their pensions are paid. The
practice has been going on for long
time. and a good deal of quiet work has
been put in by the secret service men
i'm the effort to trace out those who
have ben culpabl and punish them.
There is a penalty OF 500 for every
offence on conviction and the defend
ants, II convicted. must bear the costs
of the prosecution. Cases have been
known I'm which these money lenders
charged pensioners as high as 100 per-
cent for the use OF money for "a
hours. Notwithstanding that the fed
eral statutes make IL an offence TO
loan money at all on a pension certi-
fcate. Special examiner Fairbanks
has been at work on the case for a
good while past. the attention OF the
pension authorities having first been
drawn 10 the matter by large num-
her of checks sent out TO the same ad-
dress. where the certificates had been
pawned by their owners.
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-28

of the alleged conspirators in Douglas,
was again put on the witness stand and
identified a number of letters written by
the men at Douglas. In the cross-eXam-
ination he denied being a spy sent by
Gen. Torres of the Mexican army to
Douglas and denied he had been paid by
any Mexican official for his testimony.
He said he had worked for one of the
Cananea copper companies and when he
went to Douglas he went to work for the
Copper Queen company.
Lieut.. w. A. Old of 1he Arizona rang
ers was put on the witness stand for the
purpose of identifying some of the let
ters offered in evidence by the prosecu-
ton. The hearing was continued through
the noon hour, no recess being taken for
lunch, as the witnesses from Arizona
were anxious to get their trains and re-
turn.
The examination will be continued Fri
day morning at 10 o'clock. Today at 9
o'clock the prisoners will be allowed to
meet in the rooms of the commissioner to
consult with their attorneys and examine
the letters offered in evidence by the
prosecution. The usual crowd of SYM
pathizers gathered in the Railways of
the Tajo building in order to get a
glimpse of the prisoners as they were
being taken out of the court room to the
prison,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-28
WILL INCORPORATE
SOUTHWEST MUSEUM
SATURDAY WILL BE HISTORIC
DAY FOR ARCHAEOLOGY
Best Known Men and Women on Coast
Will Gather to Perfect the
Legal FormaIities for
Step

The fourth birthday of the Southwest
Society of the Archaeological Institute of
America will be celebrated by incorporat-
ing the Southwest society.
The historic meeting for incorporation
will be held November 80 at p. m. in
the museum rooms, Pacific Electric build
ing.
All property thus far acquired by the
museum has been decided to Trustees
Henry w. O'Melveny, Joseph Scott, w. G..
Patterson and James Slauson to be by
them reconveyed to the proper legal rep
resentatives Immediately after incorpora-
ton.
Secretary Charles F. Lummis said yes
terday:
"These four years of work for the
scholarship of the most generous COM
munity in America and under the aus
pices of the foremost scientific body have
come to fruition.
1.-THE executive committee has invited
some of the best known men and women
in the country to become incorporators.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-28
LAWYERS EXCHANGE
LIVEL Y REMARKS
ARGUE RALPH SULLIVAN CASE
AT CITY HALL
Practice of Contractors Paying COM
missions for Circulating Petitions
is Praised and Condemned
Curing Hearing

Sharp exchanges of words marked the
hearing before the board of public works
yesterday of the charges of Paving Con-
tractor Perry Werdin against Ralph Sui
livan in connection with the Improvement
of Jefferson street.
All the papers and affidavits in the
case have been referred to the city's legal
department.
Next Monday the board will have
hearing to determine what shall be done
in connection with the practice of street
paving contractors in paying commissions
for the circulation of petitions.
1t is possible that the board will re-
qure affidavits in future stating what
sums if any have been paid for advance
work in getting improvements done, as
the board opposes any such fianciering.
Attorney Bowen for werdin said Sui
livan had admitted holding contracts
from two of the paving companies for
commissions, and that he tried to corral
the third. He thought Sullivan acted in
bad faith, to say the least.
Attorney Thomas for Sullivan argued
that his client was big owner of JEFF
ferson street property and had it's inter-
ests at heart. He had merely followed
custom.
Attorney Bowen said the board had q
right to forbid any such grating, for
that is what it is. What will it lead top
He said man like Werdin deserves
medal for his courage in coming out
with the facts.
Sullivan yesterday filed a petition from
property owners on jefferson street stat
ing that he was duly authorized to col
lect commission for his services and
that they (the signers) still had conf
dence in him despite Werdin's charges.
The document is signed by F. w. Par
ker, w. c. Thornton. Mrs. M. e. Cameron,
P. w. Muller. Duffy Lumber company.
Mrs. M. S. Gibbs, Vic de la Costa, John
Francis Sullivan, Ralph Sullivan Mrs.
M ]. Dudley, w. A. Master, Eta May
Ellis, Catherine Picher, j. Franklin Wyn-
koop, Mary M. Shaw by e. B. Van Horne,
agent Margaret Taggart, r. w. Guno, c.
A. Mathewson, Isaac Burkhart and Otto
Weld, agent.