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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
RANGERS CHARGED WITH
HOMICIDE; MEXICAN DEAD

\ punch in the stomach with the
end Of rifle is Just as deadly as n
bullet. according to case heard Tues
day in justice J. NJ beavers court.
state rangers J. B. Swift and ". &.
Sands We're charged with negligent
homicide for the death OF Silverio Mad
rid near Fabens Saturday Ranger
Langford. according 10 the evidence.
discovered three armed Mexicans in a
cabin near the border
Langford summoned Swift and Sands
They demanded entrance to the cabin
and Madrid. il is said. seized Swifts
rifle and attempted TO wrest it from
HIM In the struggle that followed
Madrid received punch in the abdo-
men which caused his death
The two rangers were brought to
ii Paso and were released by fudge
Beaver under bonds Of $500 to await
trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
THE STRONGER LOVE.

Inc Stronger Love" at the Alham-
bra today. very humanity and in an
adorned way. tells a powerful and at
tractIve story Nell Serviss. the fairy
ike mountain maid. in her faded cotton
slip, is the frail cause of the strong
mountaineer's conflict.
The unwilling cause Of the strife
and jealousy between the two broth
ers-Nell-as played by Vivian Martin.
in this Morosco-P Paramount photopIay.
IS part with an appealing charm and
Is played with such simplicity and
strength that it seems convincingly
real by its very naturalness.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
CROCKETT QUITS
FL PASO MILLS
Resigns as Head of Pearson
Milling Co., Railroad and
Mexican Holding.

After five years Of strenuous service
with the Pearson interests in the south
west. during which he was in charge Of
the Pearson holdings in the southwest
and Mexico through four revolutions anu
many riots. J. o. Crockett. vice presi-
dent OF the FL Paso Milling company.
vice president of the Mexico North
Western railroad and of the MADEIRA
company. Ltd. has resigned his posi-
tons with the syndicate and will take
a much needed rest and the first vaca-
ton he has enjoyed in five years.
r. Home Smith. Of Toronto. Canada. is
in charge of the companys interests
here as president of the milling COM
pany. railroad and Mexican mills and
J J. Pruitt, general manager Of the
Mexico North Western railroad viii
have charge of this road as general
manager and will be managing director
of the lumber interests. President
Smith who has been connected with DR..
IearSons interests throughout the
world for a number OF years. Will spent
a part Of his time in FL Paso and. in
his absence. general manager Pruitt
viii be in complete charge of the COM
pany's holdings here and in New
Mexico.
1t is understood that Mr.. Crockett
viii retain his control in the Plainview,
Tex holdings, including the famous
Crockett hog ranch which has sent
number of shipments of blooded hogs
70 the Fort Worth market which topped
that market.
M. Crockett has not vet announced
his plans but VIII probably make an ex-
tcnsive vacation trip with Mrs Crock
EFT Since he came here al the head of
the Pearson holdings Mr. Crockett has
taken leading part in the city's ac-
tYiles. has made a number of trips
with the trade excursions. for which he
furnished souvenir canes. and has al
y avs been active in FL Paso's interest
his home on Mckinley avenue. which
ne bulIt two years ago, is one OF the
most attractive in the suburban sec
tiOn of the civ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
WOMEN ESCAPE
ELECTROCUT|ON
Automobile Hits Arc Light
Charged With 5000 Volts;
Breaks the Windshield.

When their automobile crashed into
an electric arc light which had been
lowered into the street at Rio Grande
and Noble streets, Mrs. George Nc
Quad. Of Oklahoma City. and her sis
ter Miss Birdie Hawkins. Of FL Paso.
had narrow escape from death by
eIectrocution Monday night while driv-
ing down Rio Grande-
An employee Of the Electric company
had lowered the arc light at the in
tersection of Rio Grande and Noble
to repair it, The light was not burn
Ing at the time and there was no red
signal lantern. the two women de-
clared. They did not see the light un-
iii the car was within j. feet OF it.
Struck Windshield.
The electrician started to pull the
lamp UP by means OF the ropes AT
rached 10 II but was una bic 10 get IL
high enough to miss the car and the
heavy arc lamp. which. by that time
was burning. crashed against the wino-
shield breaking both sections of II ana
throwing the glass into the faces OF the
two women who were sitting on me
front seat Of the car The lamp also
tore part Of the top loose as IL S" ing
up .,-.,.
As the connecting wires were charged
with 5000 volts OF electricity. II Is con-
sidered remarkable that Mrs McQuald
and Miss Hawkins were not killed by
n shock from the wire. Miss Hawk
ms. who was driving. had her foot on
the emergency brake Of the car at the
lime and Mrs. McQuaid held TO a sup
porting post Of the automobile top
both of which were metal
Had the unprotected part OF the
electric wire touched any metal part
Of the automobile the entire car would
have been charged and il is probable
that the two passengers would nave
been killed instantly. Neither We're IN
jured. however
Mrs. McOuaid is the wife OF George
McQuaid staff correspondent OF me
Dallas News at Oklahoma City
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
STICE COURTS.
James J, Murphy. presiding.

y. ". Brownfield, Julian Gurdny,
Henry Newton, c. C. Ouchel c. Z. Tn
derwood, L. Duran, Ramon Lucero and
Howell Nolte, all charged with speed
ing; fined IS each
EudaldO 2. Acosta. assault; fined IS.
J. NJ Deaver presiding.
Julian Nolannzuela. drunk and dis
turbing the peace; filed.
Cecelio Ferro, drunk and disOrderly
filed
J b Swift and W. B. Sands. negli-
gent homicide; held 10 grand jury in
sum OF $500.
Carlos Gonzales. assault; filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
MOTHER" JONES TO SPEAK
CLEVELAND SQUARE WE'D. NIGHT

Mother" Jones. the labor speaker.
viii arrive here Wednesday morning
and will speak in Cleveland square
Wednesday evening at eight o'clock on
labor matters
Mother" Jones will come here from
Arizona, where she has been attending
the State Federation at Tucson
Preceding her talk the union band
will give a concert from seven to eight
o'clock in the square
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR MRS. RIDELL: FOUND DEAD

Funeral services of Mrs. Jane Neva
Ridell- who died suddenly morning at
her home at the San Antonio apart
ments. were held Tuesday moring at
q o'clock at the chapel of the J. J.
Raster company.
Burial was in Concordia cemetery.
Mrs. Ridell was a native Of Denver
Colo, and had been in the city but two
days prior to her death. She IS sur
ViVed by a husband
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
Bic DRIVE ON
FOR EXPOSITION
Chairman Drummond Says
Long Distance Work is
Done; To Boost Fair.

'Now that the long distance work Of
the international Farm congress and
the International Soil products exposi-
ton has been carried TO A successful
conclusion. a searching campaign for
exhibits and support in the FL Paso
trade district viii be started at once"
said W I Drummond. chairman of the
board of governors of the two con-
claves. who has just returned from an
extensive trip throughout the east
The government appropriation OF
$50. 600 for congresses has been passed.
the federal and state experiment sta
tons are in line and now. with this
york satisfactorily cleaned UP. we Will
start our work in FL Paso and the FL
Paso countrv proper" Mr. Drummond
continued. Some of this work has been
accomplished already, but the drive is
now on TO see that no section of Ell
Paso's trade section is Unrepresented at
the eXpositions-
To Bring Thousands.
All branches are working harmonI-
oGsly toward the one common end OF
making the big congresses 4 success
and A magnet for thousan dS of visitors
from all over the world
The latter part of this week a sup
Elementary premium list will be issued
which will apply exclusively to exhib-
itors in the FL PasO district. This will
result at once in a marked impetus in
displays from the surrounding terri
tory
During his last trip to the east Mr.
DrummOnd obtained assurances Of ex-
hibitS from Kansas Nebraska and
South Dakota Delegates from Kansas
city. Omaha and Des MOines also prom
iSed attendance
Ell PasO seemed like summer re-
sCrt after the humid heat of the east
ern cities. Mr. Drummond aVOwed-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
FEEL FINE! TAKE
'CASCARETS' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
Spend 10 cents! Don't stay
bilious, sick, headachy,
constipated.
Can't harm you! Best Ca
thartic for men, women
and children.

Enjoy life, Your system Is filled
with an accumulation OF bile and bowel
poison which keeps you bilious, head
achy. dizzy. tongue coated. breath bad
and stomach sour-Why don't YOU ger
Decent box OF Cascarets at the drug
store and feel bully Take Cascarets
tonight and enjoy the incest. gentiest
liver and bowel cleansing you ever ex-
perieSced- You'll wake up with a clear
head, ~.e1n tongue. lively step, rosy
skin ana looking and feeling fit Moth
ers can give a whole Cascaret to 4
sick. cross. bilious. feverish child any
time-they are harmless-never grfpa
or sicken--Advertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
THE UNIQUE.

The program for today consists OF a
two-part drama. Irony of Justice
and Mutt and JEFF I'm Disguise" a real
cartoon comedy by Bud Fisher. The
drama, which features Anna Nilsson
and Tom Moore. is one which YOU will
not forget, as the plot is based on a
very int&esting subject. showing how
justice is overruled by money. Friday.
Saturday and Sunday Madame Petrova
will be here in The Eternal Question. -
a drama of society life.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
In BOYLAND

~ AKLANDS. on Saturday. broke
even in their doubleheader. win
ming the first game by forfeit
from the Westside Juniors and losing
the second game TO the Cactus Motor
company with a score Of TO !. The
main trouble with the OakIands in the
second game was their pitcher. who
gave out in the sixth inning Another
man was put in but nevertheless. be-
tween them, they allowed the five runs
to come in. during the last three in
ninSs-
Score ? II ?
Oakiands ---------- 600 Too a0-s :
Cactus Motors ----- 600 002 81 20 ,
Batteries -Oaklsnds- Hamilton. Cohen and
Mckesny- Cactus Motor company. Fourzan.
Bonita and GALES
The Westside Juniors arrived in time
Tor their second game. with the Wall
Juniors but without il doing them
much good since they We're defeated q
10 l. The game was called at the end of
the fifth inning. but from the way il
was going then. it IS extremely doubt
ful that the Westside juniors would
catch up. Score
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

Two OF the games I'm the Class a.
league were won by forfeit on sunday.
because Of two OF the teams falling TO
show up The Myrtle Avenue stars won
from the Houston Squares in this manner
and the East FL Faso Juniors won from
the Aoy Juniors. However both the
Orchard Parks and the Westsiders
showed up at the foundry grounds. and
that game was played. bur with the
usual results. the Orchard Parks win
ming with a score of Is TO s. Atkins
pitched good game for mis- rean,
against Baker Of the Wesisaders br,r the
fielding Of neither team was AWNING
extra
Score II
Westsiders -----.--0 600 go III
Orchard Parks CSC 500 al O-v-rs n
Batteries Nestsiders. Ponsfarf AMI
Dryer. Orchard Parks. Atkins ami PoIisrj
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
FOUR ADDITIONAL ARRESTS
IN MEXICAN MURDER CASE

-Four additional arrests were made bv
city detectives Tuesday morning as a
result of an Investigation OF the nur-
der OF Crecencio Ruiz. a Iaborer SIM
day morning at Eighth and Leon
streets.
All of the four We're Mexican nnen.
who were found in a saloon near Figbtb
and Santa Fe by the officers
The body Of Ruiz was buried Mon
day afternoon by the j. j. Raster I'm
dertaking company The four men are
being heid having been pointed ont by
a boy who is said TO be the only VII
ness OF the murder
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
DAN KELLY'S FUNERAL TO BE
HELD WEDNESDAY AT $50

Funeral services of Daniel Kelly.
aged So years. one of the pioneers OF
Fl Paso county who died early Non
day morning. will be held Wednesday
morning al the chapel Of the J. ]. Kas-
ter company on Campbell street at $50
o'clock
The services will be under the aus
burial will be made in the Masonic plot
burial viii be made in the Mason plot
in COncordia cemetery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
BREAKS DOOR, ARRESTED.

Fernando Delgado was arrested on
4 charge Of assault Monday night and
is being held in the city jail. Delgado
is alleged by witnesses TO have at
tempted TO break the door down in his
efforts to gain adnittance 10 the home
Of Luz Calderon on South Oregon
street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
SOME BILL TODAY AT BrJoU.

The Bijou has an attractive bill to-
day Joyce Fair, the child wonder
will be seen in a special release. Be
sure and come and don't leave the
children home. Bring them with you
They viii enjoy it
The SeligW Weekly. the worlds great
est news item. and shown at the Bijou
exclusively, Will be on the bill also
This is an extra good number today
Admission is 10c- Children are &c
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
9th DISTRICT COURT.
BaiIard ColiWeII. presiding.

Primo Chapoaro vs. e Paso & North
eastern Railway company, suit for
$4,000 for personal injuries; filed
Nicolatta lombard vs. Angelo LON
DardL suit for divorce: filed.
T Z. Bressie vs. Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railway company, suit for
filed.
Hines Lumber & Coal Co. vs.. Elias T
Torres ct Al, suit on notes and fore
closure lien; filed.
GeorgoniO Hernandez vs.. Alberto
Hernandez. suit for trespass 10 try title
and damages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
COPS TAKE VACATION.

Day Sergt. Tom Armstrong, OF the
police department, Wednesday morning
will begin a vacation Of Is days, his
place being taken by Night Sergt.
Dan Thompson. Night Capt. Claude
Tillman. who has been on a vacation
OF IS days, is expected to return We'd
nesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

You are requested TO meet at Ma
sonic Temple. on Wednesday, August
10Th, promptly at o'clock j. m. 10
form an escort 10 accompany the re-
mains Of our lamented Sir Knight and
Past Eminent Commander Daniel Kelly
TO the place Of intermenr OF this or
der take due notice and govern your
self accordingly
Il. " Browder. Commando
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

NONlTION- Notice is hereby given
that there has been seized in this col
lection district. for violation of the
! : customs laws. l bay horse with
Mexican brand. and one Mexican sad
die which viii be sold at auction in
front Of the Custom House. Wednes-
day. August I'D. at TO a m. Any
one claiming this property is required
10 appear within the time prescribed
by law Zach Lamar Cobb, Collector
OF Customs.-Adv,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
JUDGE WILSON TO KLEBERG.

B. ". Wilson. county Judge of Kle-
berg county. Texas, left for his home
in Gatesville, early Tuesday morning
after spending two weeks with his
fatherinlaw, ". A C'Dad7D Warnocl-.
at his home on Magoffin avenue. The
trip between Gainesville and FL Pas1
was made by MI Wilson and his family
in a Maxwell touring car
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
FOUND SERIOUSLY III

SERIOUSLY III as a result OF what Is
believed to be uremic poisoning.
Charles Wakner. an empIoye of the
r. L Daniels Furniture company, was
found in the stables Of the company
early Tuesday morning and taken TO
the police hospital Wagner was later
removed TO the county hospital in an
unconscious condition
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
Or. chenOweth. Dentisr. R. B. F
Or. Bnuchert. Dentist, NILS BidE. rh- 4ss7.


OFFICE DEPARTMENT QUARTER
MASTER. Fort sam Houston. Texas.
Sealed proposals will he received here
uhtil u 200 a. IN. August Is. 1916. for
furnishing gasoline. forage and he'd
dlng required at Southern Department
posts. during the period beginning Oct.
J. 1915. and ending June 80. 1917.
ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
TeIeEraphers to Vote on Strike.

Livingston. Mont. Aug 15.-AccOrd-
ing to reports received here tonight. =
strike vote is being taken by the
telegraphers of the Northern Pacific
railway system. The men. il is said.
recently demanded and wee refused
an eight hour day, two weeks vacation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

Savannah, Ca. Aug. 15.-The 18th an
nuaI meeting OF the grand aerie. Fra
ternal Order Of Eagles. was formally
opened with = public meeting here
Monday night when Savannah formal
from all parts OF the country. The
convention will continue through FRI
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
Tell The World.

The Herald's Advancement Edition.
TO be issued August Goth. will have a
splendid circulation in all parts of the
United states. No advance in advertis-
ing rates Telephone 2O2O for an Ad-
Vertising Man.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
I. ". Browder. Commando


Funeral services of our late brother
and Past Master Dan Kelly from Kas-
ter's Undertaking Parlors. Wednesday.
August 10th. at $50 a m Meet at
Masonic Temple at 9 o'clock a. m
Horace 2. Hayes. W NJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
A Single Application VIII
Danish Objectionable Hairs

tAfds TO Beauty
Here Is a home treatment for re-
moving hairs that is quick, painless
and inc. Fe:.Sive- With some powdered
delatone anG water make enough paste
10 thirkly cover the Objectionable
hairs, HoF'y and after or minutes
rub off. wash the skin and il will be
left SOFT, clear and hairless This
treatment VIII not mar the skin but to
avoid disappointment. be careful TO get
real delstone--Advertise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
Information Rnrenn.

We maintain an information bureau
al the Union Station This is simply
convenience for the II Paso Public.
The telephone No. is ga
AGtOs-CIFH SERVICE CO.-TaxiS.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

Splendid progress is being made on
The Herald's Advancement Edition, to
be issued August IS Do not fail to be
represented. The Advertising Depart
ment is at your service. Telephone
a02O-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
JOINT BOARDS TO MEET AND FAT.

Members OF the board of control OF
the International Irrigation congress
and the local advisory committee of
the International Farm congress viii
hold a luncheon Wednesday noon a.
the sheldon hotel President r. z
Orndorff.. OF the chamber of commerce,
Will preside.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
Only Ten DAYS Left.

Splendid progress is being made on
The HeraldS Advancement Edition. TO
be issued August 20. Do not fail to be
represented. The Advertising Depart
ment is at your service. Telephone
-n2U-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
New York MIX Price Raised.

New York. Aug I5.-The price Of
milk by the pint was raised one cent
mere Monday. retailers asserting that
the advance was not owing 10 the III .
creased cost OF supplies. principally
bottles The price Of milk by the quar-
remains unchanged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

Laredo. Texas. Aug I5.-State and
federal authorities Monday took steps
TO eliminate mosquitoes IN this vicinity
in an effort to prevent the bringing
OF denSue fever 10 this border from
interior Mexico. where il is said to be
raging.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
LabOrer Is Stricken.

Stricken when he attempted TO cross
Il ansas street 1T Second. . Garcia.
laborer. was taken to the police hos
pltal Tuesday morning at SIS o'clock
and later sent TO his home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
THE COURTS.
s4TH DISTRICT COURT.
Dan VI. Jackson. presiding.

George :. Brooks VS.. Anna Brooks,
suit for divorce. filed.
Blanche lie eros vs. James h LIE
eros. divorce and restoration Of maiden
name filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

DR.. A. 7. stIn, Ost-opatnrc Infirmary.
Or. Ira ". Collins. physician in chief.
20i W Missouri St. Phone 1905.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

Whether you are leaving FL Paso, OF
arriving in FL Paso, always have US
handle your baggage 1t is handled
carefully and the charges are nominal
Telephone $500.
Autos-CITY SERVICE CO.-Taxis.
ADVERTISEMENT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

LonEwen-Be careful Of your baggage
checks. Leave at LongWelrs. Tel J.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

Charged with having attacked
I ( year old girl. Carlos Gonzales wa
held by justice DeaVer Tuesday morn
ing pending a medical report on the
girls condition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

Attention Knight. TempIar

- afternoon and evening trains are
( reported on time for today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

When you eat YOU want the best
Silver King Cafe o0s E. san Antonio.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
NE VS. BREVITIES IGc4E AsP


annually on pay and an increase o
10 percent in wages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
DIR. Ebert. dentist. 21s-21s Mills Bldg.
stanton Cafe. l12 y. stanton. good eats.
Former Convicts are Dined.

New York. Aug 15.-Forty forne-
sing Sing prison inmates were guests
az a dinner given Monday night by
E Stagg within. professor Of PenOlOgv
at Columbia university one time con-
vfcts. members Of the Mutual Welfare
league while in prison. related stories
earn honest HvelihoOds after they got
out
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15

Dr. Anna Reum, BuclsIer Bid. over Elite.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-15
Ell Psso Distilled Water Co.. Pm. 4s9.

Eat at Savoy Cafe. 10 S. Stanton.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-22
KNOX COUNTY TEACHERS
AT STATE NORMAL

Knox county has quite a large and
enthusiastic representation attending
the summer term at the East Ten
Inessee State Normal. The Knox
county spirit of progressiveness and
enthusiasm characterizes all teach
ers from that county, and all are
getting into the spirit of the institu-
ton and participating in all the ac-
tivities. A meeting of Knox counti-
ans was held and officers were elect
ed and an association formed for
better acquaintance. Following are
the names of officers and members:
Prof. L. NJ. Kennedy, president;
Stella Ellis. secretary; Mamie J..
Ford, Grace O'Fallon, Onslow Run
yam, Inez Carey, Elma L. Bishop,
Preston Edmondson, Belle Murphy,
Retta Davis, Flora Smith, Theresa
Schnicke, Maude Mitchell, Ernest
Speer. Edna Davis, Beulah Tarver,
Lydia Speer, A. E. Sherrod, Helen
Easley, Nellie Cooper.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-22
SOUTH CONTINUES TO
PUSH TO THE FRONT
In the Manufacture of Cotton, Says
President Harrison.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 49, e
THE south continues to push to the
front in cotton manufacturing" said
President Harrison, of Southern rail-
way company today.
THE report Of the census bureau
on the consumption of cotton in the
month of May and in the ten months
ended May 81, shows that for May,
1916, consumption in the south was
324 444 bales, as compared with $780,
423 bales in the mills of all other
states. The increase in the south
over May last year was 1928 per
cent. as compared with $3.50 per cent
in all other states.
For the ten months the consump-
ton in the south was 2,934,9O3 bales
as compared with 2,4OO,67O bales in
all other states. The increase in the
south over the corresponding ten
months last year was 1898 per cent,
as compared with 14.47 per cent in
all other states"