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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02
REVIEW OF THE
WORLDS COFFEE CROP

Minister Irving B. Dudley of Pc
tropolis transmits a copy Of report
on the past, present. and future of
coffee, which appeared in a Rio de
Janeiro publication, from which the
following statistics are taken:
Let us see what the elements are
that will go to form crops during the
next quadrennium, 19O9-1912, and
the average annual crop that may be
looked for.
Since 1902 no more coffee trees
have been planted in Sac Paulo, and
as it takes four to six years for coffee
to bear, the only possible element Of
production are the trees already in
existence, all or almost all Of which
are in bearing at present.
The last trees planted will be at
their best and in full bearing in the
course Of the current quadrennium,
whilst the influence of replanting ex-
hausted areas, as we'll as of the inten-
sive cultivation lately followed, will
also reach its climax during this pc
riod.
Under such circumstances it seems
reasonable to suppose that the annual
average production during the next
four years, 19O9-1912, will be the
same as for the previous quadrenni-
um, plus per cent increase from
freshly-bearing trees, or, in all, about
100000 bags per annum.
Twenty years ago consumption was
between 100000 and 10000 900
bags; ten years later it had risen to
100000, and this year is generally
estimated at 17,25O,OOO bags.
At this rate, at the close of the cur
rent quardennium in 1912, consump-
ton should reach 100000 bags, es-
pecially If the official propaganda
should be as effective as is expected,
The visible supply of the world on
June so, 1908, will be about 10000
900 bags. Next years production is
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02

estimated by the well-informed Dutch
brokers as follows:
Brazil: Santos, S,25O,O0 Rio,
2,75O,OOO; Victoria, 100000; Bahia,
100000; total, Brazil, 1850, 900.
Other countries: Central America,
100000; Coyombla and Venezuela,
$4,000; Haiti, $4,000; other West
Indies. $4,000; East Indies and Java,
$4,000; total other countries than
Brazil. 3,6s7,OO; grand total, 1891
600 bags.
Visible supply on June 80, 1908,
100000 bags. Total visible supply
on June 80, 1908, and estimated pro-
duction for the year ended June 80,
19O9-17,197O 900 bags-which leaves
the visible supply at the close of the
year 1909. 10000 900 bags.
By 1915 consumption, at the rate
of increase of 100000 bags per an
mum, whereas production, in the best
hypothesis, will not exceed 17,000,-
900, and the visible supply will have
disappeared entirely.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02

For rent-Four suites light house
keeping rooms. rates reasonable. APP
ply 301 South Main street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02
DORsEY-YoUNG NUPTIALs.
Texas Railroad Man Claims Popular
PendIeton Girl as Bride.

Miss Nelson Lea Dorsey was mar
rled this morning at 10 o'clock to Mr.
John Hedrlck Young. The ceremony
was at the home of the brides moth
er, Mrs. l.. n. Johnson, on Lincoln
street and was performed by Rev,
Ralph E. Storey, pastor of the Bap,
tst church. Miss Qundera Wilcox
played Mendelssohn's wedding march
while the bridal party took their
places under a large white wedding
bell hung in the middle of bower of
green and white festoons interviewer
with flowers. The bride was prettily
dressed in white silk and carried a
boquet OF roses. Miss Flora Stevens
was the bridesmaid and Mr.. Frank
Dorsey was best man. The ribbon
bearers were Master Lloyd Mont
gomery and Miss Silbie johnson. The
flower girl was Miss Edna Hogue.
After the ceremony dainty wedding
luncheon was served at which about
20 friends and relatives sat down.
The brides cake was distributed by
the bride. The ring which it contain
ed was secured by Miss Ina Adams
OF Portland, and the dime was found
in the brides own piece. At IL
O'Clock the bridal party started for
the depot to take the westbound
train, their cabs decorated with
streamers and old shoes, and in a
shower of rice.
Mr.. Young is a well known rail-
road man stationed at Bowie, Texas.
Mrs. Young has had her residence in
Pendleton for the last year, when she
came with her parents, Mr., and Mrs.
l., y. Johnson from the state to which
she returns now. Since coming to
this city she has made host OF
friends and has been one of our most
popular young people, She is quite
we'll known as a teacher of water
colors and is an accomplished elocu-
zionist. Mr.. Young and his bride viii
visit various points of the west, in.
Guiding Portland, Seattle, Spokane
and points in the Rocky mountain
section south to Texas. They will be
at home in Bowie after October 1.
Many handsome and costly pres
ents were received, including many
rare pieces of silver and art bric-a>
brac. Each guest received a beauti-
ful heart-shaped souvenir done in a
cupid and heart design in water colors
by the bride.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02
japanese Progress.

There are no cities of any note in
the Japanese empire that do not pos
sess a system of electric tram cars,
omnibuses, or motor cars, and al
most every important place or pleas
ure resort in the country is connected
with the main cities by one Of the
means of locomotion mentioned, so
that the capital invested in such un-
dertakings has reached an enormous
amount, says consular note. There
are eight tramway lines running,
with an aggregate capital of s1S,5S0,-
900 gold. Adding smaller companies
and several enterprises not yet OPEN
ed, the aggregate capital of all the
lines-those in operation or about to
be operated-reaches a grand total of
over s5O,OOO,OOO with a mileage of
545.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02
WANT \ FIRE HYDRANT.
Hawthorne School Wholly Unprotect'
ell Says j. T.. Carroll.

Because they have no fire hydrant
in that portion of town residents of
the extreme east end are complains
ing bitterly. On Lewis street the last
fire hydrant is located at the corner
of Long and Lewis streets and prop
erty beyond that point is unprotect.
ed The east end school building is
entirely without fire protection aside
from that furnished by the small
hydrants within the building and
about the grounds.
1--WE have been having lots of fires
lately and II one broke out in our
neighborhood we would be in a bad
fix" said ]. f. Carol this morning.
81 don't Sc why the water board
doesn't place a fire plug somewhere
near the school house."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02
DANCES FOR FAIR WEEK.
Company l. VIII Give Dances Each
Night of the Week.

During the fair week company L
will give dances in the armory and
they will assist in furnishing pleasure
for local and out Of town people at
tending the fair. Last year the COM
pany gave several dances during the
fair week and they were we'll attend
ed and enjoyed.
This year the dances win be con-
ducted by a committee of which Cor
poral Tracy Baker is chairman.
Johnson's orchestra has been engag-
ed for the week and every prepara,
ton Is being made for good time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02
A Rlow TO aSoclal Clubs. y

"a mighty thirst will reign in the
prominent clubs in and about the city
for some time to come, says Ia
coma item. Judge Reid today over
ruled the demurrers filed by the
clubs to the informations filed against
them by the prosecuting attorney,
This means that the clubs will either
have to stop selling liquor or pay a
license fee every year of $1,000, and
the amount of intoxicants sold by the
clubs does not amount to nearly
enough to enable them to pay this
fee. The clubs affected are the Union
Club, University Club, Commercial
Club. Country Club and the Elks
Lodge. The bars have been main
tanned as a convenience for members,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02

Cucumbers, sweet corn. tomatoes,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02
WILL FIGHT ORDER
OF RAILROAD COMMISSION

Officials of the Portland Railway
Light & Power company do. not want
to give a cent fare between Milwau-
kie and Portland That fact has been
known for some time, ever since and
before the people of Milwaukee took
the question up with the railroad
commission. The commission decld-
ed that cents was enough to entitle
person to ride between the two
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02
Suez Canal Traffic.

In the statistics Of the Suez canal
for 1907 the passage is recorded of
nine American vessels with a total
tonnage of 1857, while there were
1851 British vessels of 9,495,S6S net
tons, $50 German vessels of 2,25S,651
tons, 239 French vessels of SOC, 7S6
tons, 22S Dutch of 6S2,OS9 tons, 67
Japanese of 259,O59 tons, 81 Russion
of 2S9,35O tons, and Sc Italian Of
202,112 tons. The total for the year
was 4,267 vessels with a tonnage Of
14,72S,4S4, The increase of business
at Suez for 1907 was 292 ships and
/ 2S2 $50 tonnage, very nearly all
of which was British
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-02

Massage, shampooing and mani
curing. Room g. Smith-Crawford
building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
HALE COUNTY INTERESTED.
Series of Anti Tuberculosis Meetings
 at Greensboro.


 Greensboro, June 29.-(Special)-Hale county interest in the anti-consumption campaign will center this week about the series of meetings to be held Wednesday in this city. One at II a. m., another about p. m and the closing session at the opera house at p. m.
 The day sessions will include confer ences for business and professional men, the physicians and the preachers, the school teachers and the school improve ment people, as well as the board of edu- cation, the women's clubs and the church societies of women. These bodies will have each a share in the day meetings. where consumption will be studied in re- lation to all of these interests.
 At night all will attend a general roundup of the topic and of the folks in terested. A big platform meeting will be held at the opera house, where several score of lantern photographs will be used with stereopticon. Part of the same pictures will be exhibited which have been shown to several hundred audiences at Montgomery Birmingham and Selma. One of the speakers at each of these meetings will be Director E. G. Routzahn of the American tuberculosis exhibition, who leaves Alabama this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
DEATHS AT EUFAULA.
Mrs. J. E. Sapp Dies After A Long
 Illness.

Eufaula, June 29.-(Special.) l.)-Mrs. J. E. Sapp died at her home here last night after long and painful illness. Her death was not unexpected. Deceased was a daughter of John M. Bludworth, for many years a prominent citizen of Eu- faula, who died here many years ago. She was a devout member of the Catholic church and was universally loved. She is survived by her husband and five chil- dren and sister Mrs. Ida Woodruff. who resides in Boston, Mass. The funeral arrangements have not been announced, owing to the absence of her sister, who is expected to attend the obsequies.
 Mrs. S. E. Mcleod one of the oldest residents of the city, died here Saturday evening and was buried yesterday. She was over 80 years old and had resided in the city nearly all of her life. She is survived by two sons, one of whom, Will liam Mcleod resides in Birmingham, and another in Texas, and a daughter who Is resident of this city. She was q consecrated member of the Methodist church and was widely known and es- teemed throughout this section. The funeral occurred from her late residence yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
SHERIFF FOUNTAIN
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE
FINGER IS SHOT OFF BY NEGRO WHO TRIES TO TURN OFFICERS WEAPON BACK ON HIM-NEGRO DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED.

Brewton, June 29.-(Special. )-Sheriff G. K Fountain had a scuffle for the pos session of his own pistol with Dock Hawthorne negro of bad reputation, this morning. In the scuffle. which fol- lowed an attack of the negro upon the sheriff, two shots were fired, both strtk- ing the negro in the abdomen, iniicting dangerous wounds, and one shooting OH the end of MT. Fountains finger.
 Sheriff Fountain had been notified that an escaped convict was in hiding around Brewton and, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Blackburn, went to Baptist Hlll' the negro section of the city, about o'clock this morning. Learning that the refugee was in Hawthorne's house, the sheriff posted his deputy and himsef ap- - piled for admission at the door. He hao not expected an attack from HaWthorne' ; but the negro grappled with him, and at tempted to wrest his pistol from him. At the same time he tried to turn it upon MT. Fountain, and the sheriff came very i, near losing his life.
 Hawthorne has figured in affrays with white men on former occasions, one or l, these being several years ago with To- q comotive engineer, when he secured the :, aid of two other negroes, the three arm ing themselves with pistols and march ing through the streets of the town In search of the engineer. Their prompt ar rest by the town, authorities prevented trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
MRS. ASHCRAFT DIES.
Was One of the Most Popular Young
 Matrons of Florence.

Florence, June 9.-(Special.) Difference was shocked this morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Erister Ashcraft, which occurred at o'clock last night in Nash vile. Mrs Ashcraft was one of the most popular young matrons in Florence and as very few of her friends knew that she was seriously ill, her death came as a great shock
 She was operated on Wednesday, her trouble being considered trivial one, but it proved to be more serious than was anticipated. Mrs. Ashcraft was Miss Mary Urquhart Weeden, daughter of Col and Mrs. J. D. Weeden of this city, and niece of the late Miss Howard Weeden, the celebrated poetess- artist of Hunts vile.
 She was a granddaughter of the late Gov. R. M. Patton of Alabama. She was born in Florence in 1878 and grew up here, beloved by all who knew her. She inherited a decided talent in art. She was married in June, 1902 to MT. Erster Ashcraft and the union proved an ideal one.
 The deceased is survived by her hus- band and son, Erister, Jr., aged years. Col. and Mrs. J. D. Weeden, her parents, Robert Weeden of Huntsville and J. D. Weeden, Jr., of this city, also survive her. Her sister Mrs. w. H. Wilkins, died several years ago in Nashville. The re- mains reached Florence this evening at 9 o'clock and the funeral will take place tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
FOUND IN WALKER COUNTY Experts Will Be Asked to Make Tests For 0i! 1T BLAZES FROM ROCKS Discovery is Accidental and May Lead To Wonderful Developments-In-
 dications Are Found Near
 Town of Jasper.
IT BLAZES FROM ROCKS

Jasper, June -(Special)-Within two or three miles of Jasper, while workmen were breaking rock, a sudden blaze of fire flashed and the perfume of oil filled the air. There was a general stampede, but soon the men, seeing that the flames had subsided, returned to the scene and discovered that the soil and the rocks were impregnated by real petroleum.
 Later investigation exhibited the fact that this oil rock runs in a lengthy strata right through Walker county and comes within two miles of Jasper.
 The land through which 1t runs belongs to numerous parties as 1t covers many quarter sections and now movement IS on foot to induce the land owners to em- ploy an expert scientific man with mod ern drilling apparatus and make num- Der of borings. It is thought by casual observers that there is crude oil in abund- ance beneath the surface of Walker coun- tv. and if it can be harnessed for refin- ing it will prove of wonderful value not only to it's present owners, but to this section of the state and especially to the city of Jasper.
 The theory advanced that these oil de- posits in Alabama were produced by the fish etc, which, in prehistoric ages lived in the ocean, which became dry land is a Imaginable proposition to those who know that this is mineral oil; that there are three classes of oils-vegetable, ami nal and mineral-all of which are eX- ceedingly valuable as commercial com modities.
 I,ewellen John of Jefferson, himself an observant, intelligent and experienced scientific miner once made the remark that people boring for oil in this district would strike tea before they did oil; but if he will now visit Walker county he will be shown evidence of real petroleum quite near the surface.
 Whether or not this oil is available for use or not has not been demonstrated; but suppose it be discovered that it is? Then 1t will prove a rich proposition for Wal ker This county already ships to the markets coal in abundance, timber, cot ton, raw and manufactured fruit, live stock, poultry, etc. Now add to it's mar ketable products petroleum and then richer still will Walker be.
 No county in the state is making more rapid strides forward than is Walker. Twelve years ago the assessed values or taxable property were less than $4,OO0,OOO This year they far exceed $10,000,000; and are increasing rapidly every year. Close proximity to Jefferson and to Birming- ham, of course has a bearing on this prosperous growth, but Walkers natural advantages really excell those of her big neighbor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
BURGLAR PULLED
 FROM BARRICADE
BEHIND FORTRESS OF FIREARMS AND DYNAMITE HE MAKES TAME SHOW AT RESISTANCE. TAKEN WITHOUT FORGE.

Florence, June 29-(Special )-The most exciting episode which has occurred in thls section since the negro Williams bar ricaded himself in house in Tuscumbia several years ago and defied the town to arrest him, was caused this morning by the discovery of a white man who had onsconced himself in a barn just off the business section with rifles, cartridges and dynamite, and for a time stood off the police and deputy sheriffs of Florence.
 The hardware stores of Staten Graham Go. and R. N. Harris were entered last right and knives, rifles, pistols and dyna- mite were missing this morning, so that it was known the burglar was well equip ped to resist arrest. Early this morning a negro, George Lewis, who is working for the city, was sent to the place for a lag of cement, and the first thing he knew a rifle was leveled at him and he was held prisoner for about an hour He vas told by the burglar that he had rob red some hardware stores and that he Intended to remain concealed until night, then take the sheriff horse and escape.
 Lewis made use of little strategy by telling his captor that he wanted to go with him, and was finally allowed to de- part. He at once notified the city en- gineer, who notified the police, and in less than five minutes the place was sur founded by police and deputy sheriffs and at a greater distance by crowd of several hundred men.
 From the peculiar actions of the man it was believed he was crazy, and know ing that he was well supplied with dyna- mite and fire arms, the question of dis lodging him from his retreat was a pug zling one. Finally Chief of Police J. c. Anderson, unarmed, walked up to the door and opened 1t. The man leveled his rifle at him and commanded him to stand back, but the officer coolly refused to obey, and after little barley pursuaded the man to surrender. He gave his namc as Charlie Carroll and his residence as Portland, Ore. On the safe door at the Staten-G Graham Co. he left note saying he was sorry he had not time to open the safe,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
BUILDING BOOM IS NOW ON IN SELMA Two Fertilizer Plants Are To
 Be Built BUSINESS IS PR0MISIN G Series of District Sunday School Con- ventions Begins in Dallas County.
 County Convention Comes
 Latter Part of July.
BUSINESS IS PRONISIN G

Selma, June 29.-(Special )-Selma is de- veloping quite boom as the dull June days come to close The interest man ifested in paving the two principal thor oughfares of the city, the steady work on the federal building, which is turning loose over $100000 in the city; the com pletion of the Cawthon building-to be occupied by H. Lilienthal & Coat a cost of about s3O0O0 the proposed letting of the contract this week for the $10O,00O building for the Peoples Bank and Trust company; the certainty of one, and per haps two, big fertilizer plants being es- tablished, has given an impetus to prog ress that cannot fail to have it's effect.
 The establishment of the fertilizer plants is the latest industry and they are not expected to be small warehouses, but real plants of large nature. One of the concerns has already an option on the old Franklin warehouse property and the other has secured an option on plant, also on the Alabama river, and served by the Southern railway Both plans will be capitalized at large figures and will supply fertilizer for the entire sur rounding territory.
 Selma bids fair to receive it's share of the coming prosperity and that soon. There is expected to be some litigation in the paving question, but the courts will not long stand in the way of prog ress.
 Sunday School Meeting.
 At Browns, In. this county, yesterday was held the West Dallas Sunday School convention, the first of a series of dis trict conventions which will end in grand rally in Selma during the latter part of next month in the annual County Sunday School convention. w. T. Atkins, president of the county association; Miss Edith Rice, the secretary and director; E. T. Routzahn of the American Tubercu- losis Exhibit, were present at the con vention yesterday and the latter made an address on the Great White Plague" which had interested listeners
 Local and Personal
 Mir. and Mrs. G. O. Eastman, who have been spending the past month in Cave Springs, Ga, have returned to their home in this city.
 Percy Dawson, who has been on a visit to Mrs. Dawson at San Antonio, reached home Saturday night.
 R. R. Kornegay, who has been over his plantation near Hamburg, reports his crops in very fair condition. Especially so as regards the corn crop, the recent rains having abundantly helped his crop of grain.
 Miss Adde Murphy of Greensboro is the guest of Miss Carrie Wilkins of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
NEW SHIP LINE TO PORT OF MOBILE
MEXICAN STEAMSHIP OLYMPIA WILL OPEN SERVICE WITHIN
 NEXT 30 DAYS-GOvERNM ENT
 ADOPTS PLAN OF SUBSlDIZING.

Mobile, June 29.-The Port of Mobile is to be one of the connecting links of a new steamship enterprise, which has been subsidized by the Mexican government, and it was officially announced today that the service under the new conditions will be inaugurated by the steamship Olympia within the next 30 days.
 President Diaz government, to build up the shipping commerce of Mexico and Yucatan, has hit upon the subsidized plan and great benefits to his country are ex- pected. Each vessel is to secure a sub sidy of 5000 a trip. Mexico is one of the largest shippers of sisal, chicle and mahogany and in order to encourage the banana and cocoanut producers that re- public will subsidize vessels of recognized concerns.
 There is to be steamship line to Gal weston from Mexican ports in the banana and cocoanut business. While at first Mobile will not figure much in the Mex ican fruit business, because of limited crop, this port will be the reception point of chicle, sisal and hemp. Chicle is an article upon which enormous duties are paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30

dearest manner the leading facts of the Gramatist's life, public and stage. He re- futed the claim that Shakespeare was neglected in his own time by showing thorough evidence of one who lived only a short while later that the poet was able to spend yearly an amount which would be equal to about $4O.OOo today. Profess sor Lesey also brought out some very in- teresting facts about the pubic and the stage of Shakespeares age. In conclu- sion he showed by the testimony of con- temporaries and by internal evidence that Shakespeare was a great player as well as the greatest playwright that has ever llved
 The Summer school has been par tcularly fortunate in getting Col. W. C.. Gorgas to consent to deliver a lecture before the students. Colonel Gorgas, who is the chief officer of the sanitary com mission of the canal zone, is here on a visit to his mother Mrs. Amelia C. Cor gas, for years the beloved librarian of the University. He will speak at S:15