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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Two 8ovs Gel 3 DAYS.

Max MiIiano ROssales and PerO Rod
regues, arrested Friday morning by
immigration officer HOlzeman, on a
charge of being suspicious characters,
were sentenced to rs days Friday af-
teruoOn by judge Adrian Pool A NUM-
Der of ash trays, which it is alleged
the boys had brought over from
Juarez. were turned over to the Gus
toms office
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

the plaintiffs. D. 3. LOewe & Co., of
Danbury. against members Of the
United Hatters' Union Of North Amer
lea. in the United States district court.
Under the Sherman antitrust law, this
award VIII be trebled. making the to-
tai amounts 100000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Los. Angeles. Cal, Oct. 12.-AttOr-
neys Tor the prosecution and defence
have agreed 10 postpone the beginning
Of the second trial Of Clarence S. Oar
row until Oct. 81 The trial on the in
dictment charging the Chicago labor
lawyer with the bribery of Robert A
set for Oct q, before judge COnley
of MADEIRA county.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Nine out of every ten know all about the famous
Hoosier Cabnetthe only kitchen cabinet advertised al
the great magazines. A HALF MILLION WOMEN use the
HOosier every day.
"A Model Kitchen" the exclamation of experienced
housekeeper the moment she Hoosier friends
kitchen.
Ell Paso fast becoming City of Model Kitchens. There
scarcely any block in town but has house with Hooser
Cabinet. JOIN Rogers Furniture Co.'S Club plan now.
No cabinet in the world equals the Hoosier-the only
cabinet endorsed by the Saturday Evening Post
journal Good Housekeeping, and thousands of Americas
Domestic Science Schools cabinet which PRICE
RGIDLY FIXED by the manufacturer to GIVE YOU THE
BENEFIT Of the low cost of manufacture-nd delivered to
you Immediately for Sl0O- But HURRY delay! Join
and be glad the rest of your lifel
The Rogers Furniture Co. has made this club plan so
liberal that every housekeeper should Hoosr Cabinet
Scores are enrolling Immediately Memberships being taken
50 rapidly that is difficult say the club viii be
open after Monday.
Inc DesU plan IS to get your the list early Mon
day and have this SILENT SERVANT delivered right way
merely a few sl.OO weekly dues
ture Co has FxcIusva
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

WaIsenburg, Colo, Oct. 12-Joan
Curic and Christ Beljan, Slays, were
killed by a Iau Of rock in the Ravens
wood mine of the Victor Fuel com
pany, near here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Under the direction Of H L English,
the work Of laying the new 10 inch
sewer line from the Paso Del NOrte no
tel to the main On Second street, was
started thish morning. The line vii be
laid at an average depth Of six and
one-half feet, and viii replace the old
six inch sewer line.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

San Francisco, Cal. Oct. 12.-Llew-
elIyn FeIker, also known as Fred
state penitentiary at Carson City, on
the night Of Sept %, was recaptured
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
=. Hnshnnd sfnhhed.

Lowest prices on wallpaper and pa
per hanging. Golding, 10 s Stanton
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Ariz-, was an arrival in FL Paso Fri
day afternoon. The sheriff is on his
way to Phoenix with John Doe, an
American, said to be wanted in that
city on charges Of theft Of cattle
Sheriff Adams brought his man from
oklahoma City, Okla.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

DR.. A. t. SIN OseeOpathic InflFmaEy.
DR.. Ira ~ Collins. physician in chief
DR.. Amelia Burk, DR.. Grace Parker, DR..
Paul r. Collins. consulting physicians;
POI West Missouri street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

John Henry Taylor. the negro boy,
who sawed out of the city Jail here
last Tuesday, and was captured IN
Douglas Ariz., the following Thurs
day was brought to FL PasO Saturday
morning by deputy sheriff c. n Har-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

VanCOuVer, 3. Q, oct. I2--Sidney
Boden, a chimney sweep, discovered
the body of a man, partially boiled and
chopped up, in a coal sack on the sky
light of an apartment here. The man
had been dead many months.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Philadelphia Pa. Oct. 12.-Wireless
messages are being sent from the
Philadelphia navy yard to all parts Of
the Delaware bay and river in an ef-
fort to locate Marshall z. Reid and
lieutenant commander Henry c. Mus
tin Of the navy yard, who left Cape
Nay Point in a hydrOplane. Nothing
has been heard from the two since
they started on their IS mile journey.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

ris. of Douglas. and lodged in the
county pail Taylor will be kept in
the county jail pending the arrival OF
San Antonio. Tex, authorities, who
have been notified of his capture.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

A. Krakauer. who was thrown from
his horse Friday morning in front Of
the Y. NJ. c. A, is improved and eX-
animation shows that no bones were
broken and that the veteran Ell Raso
merchant suffered no serious injuries
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
I,aonn.d Prirnner Recnnfured.

Have your electrical work done by
the old reliable Texas Electrical supply
Co, lis II. Stanton st. Both phones.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Sergt Lon Garner is absent on a
visit to his mother and father, who
reside in Beeville, Tex. Sergt. W. D.
Greet has again been placed on the
night desk at the station. Herbert
Davis is officiating as day sergeant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

The affray took place in Zucca's home
and was witnessed by the wife of Zuc-
ca
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

The T. P. A. will meet at the Sheldon
grill this evening to decide whether
or not the association will have a
float in the Os-Aple Jubilee parade.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
For a Single Dollar

The visited during this great
ht Of their praise of the remarkable
Iaborsavng features.
Memberships taken such surprising numbers that
predict the club very early hOurpOsibly Monday
It's winner! This great successful Hooser
offering this wonderful cabinet
ty, keynote of kitchen
country interested seeing how quickly the dial
will point to 100 SOLD
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
10 Eatate Paya n ~.

Albany. n. y, oct. ia check for
SS,150,0OO was received by the state
controller in payment Of the advance
inheritance tax on the estate Of the
late John Jacob Astor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

James Clifford, county commission
er, is III at his home and will be IN
able to accompany the trade excursion
as the representative Of the county.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

George Huffman, county tax asses
sOr, and his entire office force are en-
gagged in preparing the annual tax
rolls.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Trinidad, Colo, Oct. 12.-James ZUc-
ca. of Primero, stabbed Camille Pre-
Iimery, who may die Of his wounds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

here last night. Felker is said to
have confessed that he murdered Is
80 co. 11I,-+7e, 81 fbe +i1,a Of his
escape.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Commissioner Ia III.

DR.. Klein, diseases Of lungs, stomach,
intestines. ROberts-Banner Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
KILLED on way to Market.

Corns! Don't have them See Mrs. Ben
son. 326 Herald Bldg Open evenings.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

DR.. Prentiss, diseases OF stomach, in
testines, liver. SIS Roberts-Banner Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Lay Sewer to New Hotel

Needing glassess See our optician.
Foster Co, jewelers., Herald Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Mexican Herald on sale
at Wards Pharmacy, in FL Paso. Com
plete and reliable news Of what hap
pens IN Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Dr.. J. h. Paset, dentist, 501-502 Rob
erts- Banner Bldg, phone 1850
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
10 Decide On FIont.

DR.. Robinson, disease OF children. and
obstetrics, 211 Roberts-Banner Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
takes John Doe to Phoenix.

DR.. Jones, foot specialist, Mills Bldg,
cures evil smelling feet Open evenings.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Phone No. Tor LOngwelIs auto.
Charges moderate. Finest car in Ell
PasO.-AdYertiseme
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

DR.. r. n. RatIiff, dentist, Sue, to Drs.
Paget & Ratliff, 2O4-5-6 Caples Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

DR.. Jameson, diseases OF kidneys,
bladder, rectum and skin; SIS Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Pro7n4 Hack Service
Prennrinr ~ RnIIa.

POmerOy's hacks are at the barn
hitched, awaiting your call Phones,
Bell 651-2444.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

DR.. L. J. Proper, Of the bureau Of
animal industry. has been transferred
from the San Diego, Cal, office to the
FL PasO office Of the department
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

steam heat made It's first appear
Steam heat made its first appear
ance Of the season Saturday morning.
All Of the downtown office buildings
were heated up for the day on account
Of the prevailing dampness and chill.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

For house wiring and fixtures see
the National Telegraphone and supply
Company, 317 Mills street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Is Not Seriously Injured,

Stuart makes uptodate photos. q
Mesa avenue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
EWS
BREVTTIES
Train Bulletin.
(AdTerusementJ

Rock Island train No. &. the Golden
State Limited from the east, due IN
IN Pago at 500 .. no, is reported to
arrive at 4:14 p. m, and Texas & Pa
cific train No. 5, from the east, due
at FL Paso at sos p. m, is reported
to arrive at 1915 a m. All other al
day are reported to be on time.
DR.. Ebert, Dentist, 216-21S Mills Bldg
Charles owen, attorney, moved to
31S-19 Trust Bldg; phone 202.
Big verdict Against Hatters.
Hartford. Conn, oct. IA verdict
- ean nnn .-a -ne+- rrae auar6ad for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Postpone Darovr I'D.

Dr.. Nettie SatterIee, osteOpath, 6O9
American Bank Bldg phones IA, 3483.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Transferred ID ID Pnsn.

DR.. o. c. West. 8O9 Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Steam Heat Turned On.

DR.. Cameron, dentist. 22s Mesa Ave.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

DR.. Anna Reum, Buckler Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

DR.. Branch Craige has moved to pa
218 Roberts-Banner Bldg. Phone s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

Rogers Furniture Co. has Exclusive
Agency for HOosier Cabinets in Fl Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12

GREATEST kitchen work. It
combines your table, your pantry kitchen cupboard spOt
salt your tpsl and dishes at arms length
Your spices, flour, under your hand!
kitchen workshop compact space bigger
kitchen tablet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
WHAT YOU GET WITH
THE HOOSIER AT NO
EXTRA CHARGE.

without the extra cost
you get with the HoOsier q
sanitary flour bin, capacity
IS pounds; "clOck-face"
patented want list; roomy
cupboard for cereals.
dishes, etc; metal sugar
bin, dust-proOf; crystal
glass. air-tight spice Jars;
glass, a'r-tight tea and cof-
fee jars; handy utensil
hooks; sanitary rolling pin
rack; improved metal bread
and cake box; metal cake
tray; compartment cutlery
drawer; linen drawer; large
pot and kettle cupboard,
pan racks; sliding shelf;
convenient cutting board;
patented aluminium COW
cred table, 90x39 inches
larger, more convenient
than a kitchen table: COP
per plated adjustable door
fasteners; b all bearing,
high-grade pressed steel
casters. Finish is golden
oak, water and. steam
proof.
Size, height. 8 feet g
inches; width, 8 feet 4
inches; depth of lower sec
ton, 2 feet 4 inches.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-12
Leave the Drudge Trail

Rogers company put this SILENT SERVANT to work
home You economic time and aQr it makes work sen
tifc gives TWO THREE leisure daily for life
Do You Know This Hoosier Cabinet
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

Embodied here the crowng efforts authoritative personags
whose lives have been devoted exemplary historical
BECAUSE THEY HAVE TRIED TO EKcElE
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

1t is now conceded thai no part Of
the country has a more scientific body
Of horticulturists than Oklahoma. The
growers have been educating them.
selves as to the best methods Of cul
ture and the state agricultural depart.
ment has assisted in the wcrE. Es.
pecially in the elimination Of attack.
ing pests has the work been eminently
successful. The San Jose scale and
those other forms Of parasitic lite 80
prevalent half dozen ylears ago are
fast being eliminated It is said that
two thirds Of the orchards Of the state
are now free from pests Of any kind
whatever, ana BY the end Of next year
it is believed that the battle, which
for four years the United States and
Oklahoma departments Of agriculture
have been SO successfully waging
against these pests. win have been
won.
The aggregate value cf the fruit and
melon output in Oklahoma this year IS
well above the $1,000, 600 mark.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17
BANNER MELON
and FRUIT CROP
IN OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma city, Sept ia report
from the fonr division offices SLOWS
that 1912 has been the banner fruit
ana melon year In the history Of those
crops in Oklahoma. q so crops are
now practically all mar .ted-at least
all the outbound stuff has been dis
posed of-and the listings aggregated
show that the four Oklahoma City
reads have transported to distant mar
kets 1900 cars OF Elbertas ana 1000
car loads Of watermelons and oanta-
loupes.
The average price received for the
peaches was 10 cents the bushel, and
at that figure the outbound crop haul
ed by the four roads has put $4,000
into circulation throughout the state.
which has materially aided in the i'm,
proyement OF local business condl-
tons
Adding the value Of the portion Of
the crop handled by the local mar.
keis and that absorbed by the canning
factories and In the domestic depart.
ments Of the household. it is conceded
that Oklahoma has this season pro-
duced in excess Of SI,000,00o worth Of
peaches, which is BY 200 per cent the
largest crop in the history Of the state
and puts Oklahoma, with Arkansas
and Texas. the trio Of states that con.
stitute the largest and most produc-
tive Elberta belt in the world.
One reason Of the immense produe-
ton Is the extremely favorable season.
the best Tor ten years. The principal
reason, however, is thar more new
orchards have come into bearing this
year than ever before. as five or six
years ago the hortieulturists planted
heavily improved cultural methods
are also regarded as playing no anirn.
poEtaat part ia the tremendous in
| crease in the production.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

Time fast obtegan from the the figures the
i posing its ehla characteristics ane historic interest
i BECAUSE OF THE PROGRESS OF CIVILIZATION
Disclosing most prolific development this in fields hitherto ndrnea
and presenting Pioneer Wodgss
adequately staged aceniay mounted With fully LOCO participants
| WITH BUFFALO Bill THE ORIGIN OF ATT THE HEAD
Intensive spectac Olympic Games Hunting Sights Contests
Many Added Foreign and Domestic The
Of Exratng Interpretations Beyond Which 1t is Impossible Ga
ENIBoNs
dSsandC
On Sells Day ExhhtAea = DOWN TOWN TICKET OFFICE
The Owl Drug Store 40 Chickasha Ave
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

Reaching the summit of excellence by the
exercise of indestEuctible confidence, in-
desasigshle patience and InezeFable fidel-
ity to ideals and traditions
nEEhslcE AT IS TnAfE n aahTsfpE
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

Fans actuated by currents Of air
have from time to time been used as
motors for running clocks. One, by
Lepaute, IS in the Louvre, Paris. Ben
iamin Hanks, Of Litchfeld county,
Connecticut patented one in 1883. In
9 more recent patent the weight IL
wound up by the current of air in a
chimney which Is stopped by a self
acting brake as the weight nears the
top Of its course.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

Throughout its existence it has adhered
to the square deal and proved the profit
thf lies therein .
Bee AUSE IT IS NOVEL AND lHIEREST STING
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

The family Of a fisherman who lived
IN the most abiect poverty at Benz.
Carlo. Spain. have just become mil
honaires by the death Of a relative
who migrated to South America
where he made a huge fortune
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

Qr sometimes at la cents f the pattern
happened % be in special demand In
the United States with lts prohlbltlve
tafl4 Che Fetal price a always much
higher The standard price retail Is 15
cents for the fabric wholesaled at to.
But when II tariff Is exeesslge-it is
"a per cent on this printed dimity the
dishonest retailer can get away with
his deception and double OF more than
double bis normal profit BY selling the
domestic article as imported" The
retailer knows that he could not buy
q genuine imported dimlty Of this
quality from 4 foreign manufacturers
agent ID New York for less than 151a
or i6R cents, and the trade would re.
tail This at 81 He compares the do
nestle and foreign fabrics and finds
the erlcau made IS equal ID every
respes to the fabric from abroad. So
he says to himself, why not sell it as
foreign goods at d price that win make
It attractiye~
Mill Man Pockets n,
In some eases the manufacturer
takes the tariff favor for his own
pocket Tariff board sample No. "a
Illustrates this No. "a is fancy
white goods used for dress wear IT'S
manufacturer encountered faif de-
mand for this material during the past
season. Table No. 1850 of the tariff
board's report shows d manufacturing
profit Of 20 per cent It costs to manu-
facture this cloth 1916 cents yard.
The mill refuses to sen to any one OK.
cepting the 1obber. and through this
channel the cloth reaches the retailer
at 22la to 25 cents n yard The retail
er charges the consumer 80 10 80 cents.
according to location and local compe-
tition
For comparison take the value Of The
fabric on weight. AT the manufacttir-
ing cost Of 1916 cents yard one
pound r. this goods Is worth st.23 as It
IeAyes the mill. When Il reaches the
consumer lat 80 cents a yard) the
price has been boosted to s420
pound.
The manufacturing cost OF this cloth
IN England Is practically the same as
here yet the English manufacturer
sells It FOR 1914 cents q yard the Job
her at 1926 cents and the retailer at %
cents.
Bear in mind that the difference IN
cost Of production al home and abroad"
IN this class Of fabric represented by
sample No 34 amounts 10 nothing,
but the Payne-Aldrich tariF on 1t
equals $3.50 per cent, Of sK cents per
running yard
Fancy goods Of the tyne of sample
Nn. - are products Of the LlppittMc-
Coll class of mills. The Payne Aldrich
bill raised the duty on this cloth from
a5 to 55s9 per cent Is It ang wonder
that senator LIppiit and Mr. Mccoll
were Interested in amending the
Payne bill New York World
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

Eleven new members Of a colored
secret society In Alexandria, va, were
undergoing initiation when the floor
gave way, and they all fell into the
cellar They believed that it was part
Of the initiation ceremony.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17

REAL IRISH piMlrY.
ll rta

8sss.s sl.ss's4esssiss - . > ; . i .ss,..:.
We procured samples Of an Of them
There was not one piece Of imported
goods 10 The Tot Investigation proved
that the store h0yer had purchased
these Irish dimities from Rnston
lobber at 10 cents q yard aud Tint the.
were made in a New England nal
Here was q supposed 'bargaine Ii
a supposedly 'iuporiedv fabric. Ga
which the retailer was taking q proat
Of 90 par cent
This happens 10 be q fabric repre.
senting the highest efficiency Ia Amer
ican manufacturing. 1t il class of
goods in which we can compete ia
vanfageously with any county IN the
world The saria boards investlea
tons discovered on sample no. Sc an
American cost Of production 0f I f.3
cents yard In MI the mills invas.
ugated The board representatives
found that tue low and high costs of
manufacture Of this fabric end aoi
vary half a cent a yard
Who 6sfs the proft7
The manufacturer of this American
diuiity, that IS sold os imported" aud
Irish. does not get the excessive
profit IN some instances the manu-.
facturer does. but here he sells to the
Joiner at s cents, taking only q nom
lnal manufacturing profit Of two thirds
cent yard Tho iebher hrlls to the
retailer at 70 cents. IS per cent mar
gin Tor the Jobber
In Canada. with Is per cent tariff. a
cotton fabric costing 10 cents gard
would b sold to the consumer ut t2lA
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17
Creamery Products for
Sale

We have for sale Pasteurlzed and
un-Pasteuriaed milk and cream at reg
alar prices, Call at plant. corner
Fifth and Kansas avenue Ask your
grocery for chiekasha Creamery but
ter Every carton guaranteed. Phone
6SS.
cHlcKAsHA CREAMERY.
S-2i-1no
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17
PRESENT TARIFF
FOSTERS FRAUDS
Domestic Cotton Fabrics Sold
Americans as "lnDOTiGd,"
CHEATING TIE CONSUMER

aess Than 2 Per Cent Comes From
Abroad but Americans Pay Ex-
orbitant Price For Home Goods 3D.
cause Of Deception and Prohibitiva
Tariff.
BY ROBERT KENNETH MAC LEA,
Formerly consulting expert Of tho tariff
board.l
New York, Aug The prohibitiye
tariff. revised upward BY the Payne
Aldrich law. permits and fosters
wholesale frauds upon the American
consumer Of cotton goods.
Less than per cent Of the cotton
fabrics consumed in the United States
comes from abroad, because the pro
tective duties have been made 80 high
that importation Is Improbable.
Yet fully one-third OF the cotton
piece goods going over tetall counters
Is sold as IMPORTED" or under
names implying a foreign origin.
This deception is generally perpe.
trated upon the consumer for the pur.
pose Of obtaining excrhitant prices for
domestic goods.
The consumer, believing the goods
are imported and knowing that the
karif adds excessively to their cost.
pays 90 to 100 per cent more than d
fair price and does not suspect That he
Is being cheated
Drains the poeketbook.
let rs 40 straight to 4 specific *.
ample Of the operation OF thls fraud
Take tho mrin boards cloth sample
No, SO. described as a printed aim.
ity." This is medium priced cotton
fabric known to almost every Ameri.
can housewife. What woman or clrl
hasn't possessed a dinity dress within
the last few years. And IL sbe went
to the cotton goods counter and
bought the material BY the yard she
20 doubt saw such signs as.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-09-17
IRISH nIaIrTY.


T7F#FfF 'sa7sas Z. sfslsst.tt
The Worlds taria editor visited with
me department store IN New Eng
land city or 100000 inhabitants and
found recently counter piled with
these goods. placarded.