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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
BOUNDARY IS MOVABLE.
Rio Grande Eats Away Banks Near
Old Fort Brown.

San Antonio. Tex, Aug. 2S.-Although
the work recently undertaken by the
Federal government TO prevent the Rio
Grande from throwing a big slice OF
United States territory over 10 Mexico
has not yet been completed. that river is
making another attack at a point close
10 old Fort Brown. Several acres Of land
have already been eaten away by the cur
rent. and unless work on a large scale IS
undertaken in the near future more will
go. and from present indications the Pc
ninsula on which the old fort and the
National Cemetery are located will be-
come Mexican territory.
The appropriated money now available
is entirely inadequate to meet the new
conditions.
Since the boundaries between the two
countries is fixed by the middle OF the
main channel OF the stream. Mexico
would have a perfect right 70 claim the
soil thus added 10 its domain, and accord
ing to present conception Of international
law. backed up by many presidents, lit
tie could be done by the United States.
To keep the river permanently in its pres
ent bed miles Of levees REINFORCED by a
dense growth Of willow trees. are recon-
mended.
The constant wanderings OF the river
are discernible over its entire lower val
ley, and for this reason IT has more than
once been thought advisable to fix the
boundary between the two countries by
some other means. preferably latitude
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new TEXAS RAILROAD OPENS
Line Out of Quanah Goes to Pease
River Bridge.
Soon rs that Structure Is Completed
Service VIII BE Extended
to Paducah.

Quanah. Aug. 2S.-Tran service over
the Quanah. Acme and Pacific Railroad
began last Monday as far as Lazarre,
sixteen miles distant.
Work is rapidly proceeding on the con-
struction OF the big bridge across Pease
River, and the task & such a big one that
it will hardly be completed before fifty
or sixty days. The grade is all complete
on the other side of the river as far as
Paducah, at present the southwestern
terminus, and as soon as the Pease River
bridge shall have been completed work
will be rushed on the track-laying to Pa
ducah. Work is going on nicely on the
$4,000 depot and general offices at Quanah.
and work will start this week on the
roundhouse and machine shops OF the
road at ouanah Contracts have been let
for the depots at Lazarre, Swearingen.
and Paducah. but work will probably not
begin on the Swearingen and Paducah
depOts until track-laying has been COM
pleted to both towns. Work. however.
will begin in a few days on the Lazarre
depot.
Work on the Quanah, Acme and Pacific
Railroad means wonders 20 a fast grow
ing and newly settling country. hereto
fore without any railroad facilities yet
section noted for the agricultural posi-
5ilities OF its soil. and nothing will bring
closer into touch with twentieth century
methods this new country than the build
ing Of this new railroad. This road will
use the block system and telephones in
addition TO the telegraph.
The extension Of the railroad to Plain
view or Lubbock, hence either southwest
ward to FL Paso or westward to Roswell,
n. Mex. means that new and the short
est transcontinental system has entered
the field. There can be no doubt that the
new railroad Will extend to either one
or the other OF the two cities mentioned.
possibilities favoring Roswell as against
FL Paso, but when constructed TO either
OF them. as II will be. it will mean that
the public viii have another short line 10
the Pacific Coast. as the Quanah. Acme
and Pacific VIII have no trouble in mass-
ing adequate and satisfactory traffic ar
engagements either at Fl Paso or Roswell
PORTER A. WHALEY.
Secretary Chamber Of ComnercA
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FLOUR AND WHEAT TRADE.
Special Agent Davis Reports on
Market Conditions Across Sea.


Market Conditions Across Sea.
An interesting report on the flour and
wheat trade in Europe by Special Agent
NJ. H. Davis was sent TO Congress in the
last days Of the session by Secretary
Nagel- The report. through inadvertence,
was not formally laid before either House
and therefore was not printed
This report describes In detail the result
Of Mr.. Davis observations while in Eu-
rope. his visits to the millers Of the Unit
ed Kingdom and the continent. and his
conferences with European millers and
importers Of American flour and grain.
Mr.. Davis is confident that with a few
not difficult changes material progress
will be made in the sale Of American
manufactured products OF almost every
description. Millers and other manufac-
turers must rise to the occasion Of meet
ing the requirements OF foreign markets
and further impressing upon Europe the
merit which actually attaches to Ameri-
can products In a greater degree than to
those of any other competitor.
The report treats OF the decreased -four
trade with the United Kingdom and the
causes. conditions. and requirements OF
the trade, inspection and certitication.
Chapters are devoted 10 Ike conditions
and requirements in Holland. Belgium,
Germany. France. Italy. and Scandana-
Wan countries Chapters are also devoted
TO Durum wheat and -four and to trans
portation methods between the United
States and Europe.
The closing chapters are devoted to the
trade in the Levant. In which countries IT
is thought the sale of American -four can
be largely increased.
The report has been published by the
Bureau Of Manufactures, from whom
copies may be obtained.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
CUBA SELLS Us PINEAPPLES
Industry Due Primarily to the
American Demand.
Product of the Island Finds Market
Exclusively in the United
States.

The pineapple industry in Cuba is the
direct result Of an American demand for
the product. It is not Cuban in the sense
of ownership. nor OF cultivation. the par
ticipation OF the natives being so small
in both relations as 10 be practically in
consequential. The American market de-
handing a large and steady source OF
supply. American capital was invested
with that OF the Spanish growers. with
the result that to-day nearly all the
pineapple plantations are owned by Amer
leans and Spaniards and worked by them.
although at extremely busy seasons Gu
bans are employed 10 some extent
The product Of these plantations. which
are located within easy rail or road haul
most exclusively to American markets BY
American ships. and furnishes perhaps
the best freight eminating from Cuba.
The busy season usually runs from Feb
ruary to July, although pineapples are
shipped from Cuba every month OF the
year The total shipment for The year
ended June 80 was 1,263, 46e crates OF 50
pounds each. OF these. S62.S44 were car
ried to New York by the Ward Line
steamers. 207. 6l3 TO Mobile by the Mum
son Line, 1l4,SO7 TO New Orleans by the
Southern Pacific steamers. and 1892 70
knights Key, Fla, by the p. and o.
boats. This pineapple crop was distrib-
uted from the ports Of entry named to
nearly all OF the great cities east Of the
Mississippi River.
The average price obtained for these
pineapples cannot be given. but. broadly
stated Il could not have been much over
s. a crate. as the finer lots in the early
season will not usually run over 81. and
in the height of the shipping season they
are often sold as low as 81 a crate. To
show a profit for the grower. the price in
Havana must not be much under S1.25 a
crate, while the exporter or importer.
who will have TO assume freight OF 31lz
cents, duty. brokerage. lighterage. and a
variety Of other charges. cannot hope for
much il he cannot get at least s.. II is
known absolutely that there have been
great losses this shipping season, and
while in other years there has been a
profit there is apparently no steady and
attractive margin in the business.
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FROM A VILLAGE TO A CITY
0neonta, Ala, Makes the Change in
About Three Years.
Surrounding Country Well SUITED TO
Track Farming, Which
Is Profitable.

Oneonta, Ala, Aug. 2S-The progress OF
Northern Alabama has been general, for
while the larger cities and interests have
developed the mineral resources OF the
district. the villages and country COM
munities have not been idle.
Three years ago OneOnta was mere
village. but within that time the popula-
ton has increased about 900 with a fully
organized city government, waterworks
and sewerage system. and an efficient
telephone service. We have two banks.
two newspapers. a large brick plant. and
a foundry and machine shop that VIII be
ready for operation within a few weeks.
We have three beautiful churches and a
popular and thriving public school We
have convenient railway service. four
trains daily. and are within ninety min
utes OF Gadsden and Birmingham.
Though the farmers have been cultivat-
ing the soil OF this fertile valley for more
than ninety years. they have but recently
learned that IL is adapted 10 truck grow
ing and fruit raising, and the Truck
Growers Association is shipping the prod
ucts 10 Birmingham. Atlanta. and other
cities, where Irish potatoes. strawberries.
cantaloupes. watermelons. peaches. and
apples can be sold al a prOht AS yet
land is cheap--S5 to $50 an acre-but as the
larger farms are divided and turned into
truck gardens and orchards we predict
that $50 an acre will oe the minimum
price FOR good land within five years.
Oneonta is at the highest point OF Muir
phrees Valley. the air Is pure. the water
that comes out from the hills is pure and
sparkling. the community distinctly
American. making it an ideal and health
full home site For these and other rea-
sons we know that the change is not a
boom. but genuine progress, and that
Onconta has a bright future.
A. A. FENDLEY.
Secretary Commercial Club
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
FUGITIVE In HAWAIPS HILLS
japanese Slayer Is Caught After
Eight Years of Wild Life.
Escaped Two Days Before He Was
20 Have Been Hanged for
killing COuntryman.

Honolulu. Aug. 2S.-After enjoying eisht
years Of freedom in the mountains OF
Hawaii by escaping from prison two
days before he was TO have been hanged.
Fujihara, a japanese convicted OF having
murdered one Of his countrymen. has been
captured. His story reads like a TO
nance: Ten thousand dollars was the
price Of his liberty. This amount was
raised by his friends with infinite work,
owing to the poverty OF the class OF
people to which he belonged. and paid.
50 he alleges. to Charles Moore at that
time jailer Of Hilo prison. where Fujihara
was confined. For $4,000. Moore be-
trayed his trust and allowed his charge
to escape. That was eight years ago.
Assisted by his friends. Fujlhara mads
his way 10 the mountains and has since
lived Ike some wild animal. feeding on
the wild berries. fruit. and vans that
grew on the mOuntainside. Only once or
twice In all the time since his escape
from prison has he seen a human being,
and then for fear he hid himself among
the rocks. In the meantime. he was
almost forgotten. Government officials
changed and many who remembered the
trial passed away The Judge who SEN
fenced him IS one OF these; so is Charles
Moore, who gave him his release. But
there were some who had not forgotten
Fujihara, although they thought that he
had gotten away in a sailing vessel 70
Japan. One OF those OF long memory
was Deputy Sheriff Overend OF Huo.
Overend learned that a man was hiding
IN the mountains and went after him.
He found Fujihara out picking berries
for his breakfast. and now his fate Is In
the hands OF Gov. Frear OF Hawaii.
The eight years Of liberty have been the
best Of life Fujihara has ever known.
When he was tried for the murder OF his
countrymon he was stopped and sickly;
now he is OF fine physique and a picture
OF health.
There are those who say that Fujihara
did not have a fair chance for his life
at his trial He did not have an inter-
prefer. Ignorant. as he and his friends
were. they did not understand that he
was entitled 10 rights under the laws OF
the American government. and he made
no effort 10 disprove the charge. He was
defended by a green" boy-lawyer APP
pointed by the court. as Fujihara had nc
money 20 pay fof a lawyer.
FUJihara says that he did not intend 20
kin HIS victim. He had gun IN his
hand. The ramod was in the gun and
he had no intention Of using H. He had
a quarrel and in the scrimmage the gun
was discharged, the ramrOd killing his
opponent
Manv neople are interesting themselves
IN his behalf. and his sentence may be
commuted BY the governor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
WAR ON MAIL ORDERS.

San Antonio. Aug. 2S.-Western and
Southwestern Texas is up in arms
against the mail order house The re-
tailers and some Of the smaller papers
have decided 20 undertake a campaign OF
education, in which the many drawbacks
alleged VIII be properly aired. 1t appears
that the mail order houses have made
considerable inroads in the business
which the merchants in the smaller
towns are considering theiR rightful pre-
serves. The general claim is set up that
the customer Of the mail order house Will
never do quite as well as the one who
deals with the established firm in the
local field Charges Of fraud are also
alleged. "Bingville for the Bngvillians
and the corner store" % the slogan find
ing a great deal Of application.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
COPPINI GETS THE CONTRACT.

San Antonio. Tex. aug. 2S-Pompeo
Coppini. this city's weIl-known sculptor.
has secured the contract for the erection
Of the Gen Sam Houston monument. TO
be raised over mis- grave at Huntsville.
The consideration is $500. Work viii
begin at once. The monument viii be
eleven feet high and Of 4 cUb!cal shape
Three has reliefs ad3rn the base. The
center will be occupied by the equestrian
figure OF the general Figures symbolicai
Of the victory at San JacintO Will take
the space 10 the right while on the left
symbols Of history viii express the epoch
in which the Independence Of Texas was
achieved. A role Of honor I'm the same
field will contain the name Of Gen. HOus-
ton. The Texas legislature APPROPRIATED
$1,000 for the monument
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Pecans Promise Big crop.

San Antonio. Tex, Aug. 2S.-There is
every indication that a fine pecan crop
W. be harvested In Southwestern Texas
this year. The trees along the Medina.
Guadalupe, San Antonio, and many other
rivers, are loaded. The recent rains and
overfiows have put the soil in the river
bottoms. the favorlte ground of pecan
trees. in fine shape. Barring unforeseen
circumstances a full crop of nne quality
will be made
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
Dinmondnin RrnriI

Vice-Consul Tarleton B. Taylor writes
from Bahia that the production Of dla-
monds in the Brazilian State OF Bahia
last year amounted to 29S,046 carets.
against 1889 carets in 1907 and 154. SO7
carets in 1906 The production since 1916
has been 12,351.576 careta
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

The depressed condition IN the illus
trated postcard industry in Germany
are reported by Vice Counsel James L. A.
Burrell. of Magdeburg. as continuing.
Consumption. however. has not decreased
materially, the low prices being due 10
overproduction and undertaking.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

Consul F. 1. Bright. Of Huddersheld.
calls attention to an iron and steel com
bine being carried out in England with
$40, 600 capital stock The annual pro
ductive capacity will be 100000 tons of
finished steel, 100000 tons Of pig iron.
$4,000 tons OF spiegeleisen. and $1,000 tons
Of ferromanganese.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
WIN Improve Cbine.c Horbor,

Vice Consul General s. J. Fuller. OF
Hongkong, sends newspaper articles re-
lating TO the plan for widening and deep
ening the harbor OF Hollow. 20 miles
south Of the former Chinese city. The
cost is estimated at about $780, 900. gold.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

The opening Of another large depart
ment store. Las Fabricas Universities,
ln Mexico City, is reported by the Mex
lean Herald. Most OF the finishing ma
terial Of the new six-story building, also
the show cases. came from France, while
the kitchen is equipped with q large
American range
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
SOILS OF MONROE
GROW FINE CROPS
Mississippi County Lands
Adapted to Farming.
BUREAU OF SOILS REPORT

Area Generally Settled and Land
Under Cultivation - Two Rivers
Drain Region and Four Railroads
Provide TransDOrtntiOn-COt and
Corn staple CrOpS-Truck started.
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IMPORT MUCH WOOL
United States Buys Annually
475,OO0,OO0 Pounds.
WE PRODUCE TWICE as MUCH

Product Classified as Clothing, Car
pet, and COmbing MateriaI-COmes
from Great Britain, Argentina,
Australia, and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Supplies AZ Per Cent ImpOrtafiOnS.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19
Fair Headquarters

Dan Marcn, secretary of the coun-
~ fair association, has moved to his
quarters in the city hall. The room
has been fitted up with very modest
furniture and the association Is now
ready for business. The secretary
has received copies of the bylaws
from different fair associations and
within few days the committee will
establish definite rules for the local
organization. A definite location will
also be picked within the next two
weeks.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19
Big Bend Commencement
(Big Bend Specially

Fne Big Bend school, which has
three rooms and an attendance
crowding the hundred mark, gradu-
9ted seven pupils from the eighth
eFeoe TINS year. The greater part of
the program, which was given Fri
Gay. was furnished by Greeley visit
ofA who included Professor j. c.
Kendel and Professor r. w. Bullock
OF the State Normal school, Messrs.
Conkle, Hull and Frank Reeves. The
diplomas were presented by R. W.
Devinney, president of the board.
The school has been under the man.
aGement of Homer Kyle
Those receiving diplomas were
Shirley Adams, Eva Bright, Herbert
Meyers, Genevieve Pearson. Laura
Sorenson, Mary Steele, John Sulli-
van.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19
I'u"avoiaable '",'le Accident
windsor Sbec,o,,

Ine coroner's yerd,o, H..
.k .ruck by a Colorado & U soN.a VINO
~. a.. aln and instantly killed Tbuul %
crcs. ,ba ,",ns' while attempting n
cr1ss .he tracks about hIocn 70
nni irom the depot is % ,hn. ahu .
s sxo,d.h,e n'' her death through un
" o'p "D accident and that the rail
blame. '''ed from all
.Walle the court was stru :, u
eson and the matter ha,na seS
q great length, at the Method,s, "s.u
49,. ,ne funeral services of tho
~ SUI were held. Although the
W"erS are not widely known 40
tnes nave lived here but short
."e. sympathy brought out crowds
9. psople' The sermon was preach.
ed by Rev. C. NJ. Cooper Intermsmt
va made in the local cemetery
Co'onef Macy arrived on the IN
O'CLOCK train and the coroner,s ses.
non was lengthy one. A train
~ ned In the yards and a demon
tretion of the exact manner in
vnicn the accident occurred wos
sven Tor the benefit of the jury.
Tne child's terrible death has been
tne ch'et topic of conversation in
to"n since Thursday morning. The
euperstltious have already noticed
tnat lhursday was the thirteenth nj
ne month, and it seems peculiarly
1ttiae to them that the accident
saoaid occur on that day of the cal
endar.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Guy Cross OF Brighton was in
'reeley Saturday enroute for Long
mont to visit his big brother. Guy
was only eleven. and small for his
age but WAS very independent and
ana not seem at all disconnected when
ne round he must find a place ID
Greeley to stay all night. as he hal
arrived In the afternoon too late
Tor the Longmont train.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

If you desire clear compleXion
take Foley's Orino Laxative for con
stipation and liver trouble as it will
stimulate these organs and thor
oughly cleanse your system, when
is what everyone needs in the spring
in order to feel we'll.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Camp re-
turned Saturday evening from an eN-
tended western trip. They We're
away four months and visited an "'
the points of interest in California,
A month was spent in San Diego an l
several weeks Mt Long Beach ana 'nt
remainder of the time was spent
sight-seeinE.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Theodore Glasier Ia expected home
in few days from Berkeley. Calf,
where he has spent four years st
the state university. Mr.. Glazier re-
ceived his diploma last week. when
the commencement exercises were
held.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Raymond Wolfe sells the satur-
day Evening Post. also takes orders
for mail subscriptions for the Post
or the Ladies' Home Journal, at pub
lishers' prices Leave orders at MS
home, 72O Eleventh street, phone
Greeley 437, or at Tribune office.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

For a burn or scald apply Cnam-
berlains Salve. 1t will allay the
pain almost instantly and quickly
heal the injured parts. For sale by
all druggists.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Wilbur Smith of Wichita, Kan.
was the guest OF his aunt, Miss Ida
smith, over Sunday. MIR. Smith Is
with q company of friends who are
on route for the coast on q sight-see-
ing trip
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Mrs. o. G. Moore leaves next week
tor an extended trip east. She will
visit sister In Mt. Clair, New Jer-
sey' and will stop at various points
IN New York and in Washington
Her daughter, Mrs. Chester Devine
OF Ault, will accompany her as far
as st. Louis.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

The pupils in the sewing depart
mept of the public school who nave
received the highest mark in each
grade are Edna Gross. eighth' Al
berta Condor, seventh: Elizape'h
McClenahan. sixth. and Loa Merl-
deth, flfth.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

There is still one day left in the
yearly calendar that is not doing
duty as a holiday. 1t il the day after
New Years and Is usually cold and
dreary. Why not make 1t father s
day?
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Miss Jennie Carlson of Denver was
in Greeley Tuesday and returned -
Denver in the evening. Miss Carl
son has accepted position as book
keeper for Goodman & Neill and VIII
begin her duties next Monday.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Rusty Robinson. formerly employ
ed at an Eighth street cigar store
and now working on the Warine
ranch north Of Greeley, was arrested
this morning on the charge Of gam
bling.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19
Notice

Sealed bids will be received up " W
the hour OF noon of May 20 l'V',
by the board OF directors OF sehoo'
district No. IL. East Evans, ioi Wv,
purchase OF the old schoolhouse ..
said district, said building to so 10
the highest bidder.
MRS. NELLIE GRAHAM, SeeS'
r.. d. No. 4, Greeley
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

The Greeley met Friday evening
at the home of Miss Carrie Woodruff.
A straw ride to the country home Of
Miss Irene Houston was planned for
the next meeting In two weeks.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Hufty have
moved to Greeley and are at present
at the home Of Mrs. M. H. Brink.
Mr.. Huffty h one Of the Sterling
motor conductors.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Miss Cora Roberts returned to her
home in LaSalle Wednesday after q
few days visit with friends in Gree
lev.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Prof. J. C. Kendel and his quartet
from the Normal visited the schools
at Evans, LaSaile, and Big Bend
Friday and favored the pupils with
music.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Wilson went to
Colorado Springs Friday evening to
visit their daughter, Miss Mabel,
who is attending Colorado College.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Mrs. John walters. who has beer
Visiting her sister. Mrs. Mary Birch
and other relatives, returned to hel
home in Denver Tuesday.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Mrs. e. Work and son went to
Fort Morgan Wednesday for a visit
with relatives and friends.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-05-19

Carl Sanborn 10 now engaged In
outside soliciting for the firm OF
Sanborn. and Charles Littell has been
assigned to the insurance depart
ment.