COTTON STILL KING.
HAS
THOUSANDS OF SUBJECTS
IN THE SOUTH.
Xndnstry'a Great Growth Value of
Its Various Side Prod acta New En-
Kland tbe Center of Nation'a Cotton
Bnalneaa-Some Fig-urea.
Cotton Is still king in tbe South. Tbe
beginning of last season was full of
portent of disaster, and this condition
continued almost to the end. Every
evil condition known to the trade
either threatened or overtook the crop.
But, in spite of all the drawbacks
which came to the cotton season of
1901-1902, the crop was very nearly
11,000,000 bales. The price received
for middling was nearly a cent a pound
under that of a year before, but far
higher than the average for the past i
five years. A good many millions of
dollars of revenue came in the trade in
cotton seed.
The output of the season of 1900-1901
or, rather, the consumption, both for
eign and domestic, of American cotton
was 10,486,507 bales of about 500
pounds each. This was about 400,000
bales more than the previous season,
and 700,000 less than the season of
1898-1890. The world's consumption
of cotton from all sources. Including
the East Indies and Egypt, was 13,
593,000 uales during the season of
1900-1901. It will thus be seen that
tbe United States supplies about seven
eighths of all the cotton used in the
world. Comparative factory figures
will show where the most of it is used.
In Great Britain, there are more than
40,000,000 spindles in operation; on the
European continent more than" 33,500,
000; in the United States more than
21,000,000, and in the East Indies more
than 5,000,000.
The early history' of the -cultivation
and manufacture of cotton is involved
In obscurity, though It is generally ad
mitted that India took the initiative
in both, and attained a skill in the
former which was never equaled any
where previous to the Introduction of
machinery. Early in the sixteenth cen
turyabout 1521 what is believed to
have been the first cotton raised In
America was grown In Talbot County,
Maryland. It was looked upon only
as a curiosity, the plants being grown
only for their blossoms. A few years
TYPICAL SOUTHERN
prior to the War of the Revolution,
some cotton was raised in Virginia
and adjacent States for manufacturing
purposes, and after the war Its culti
vation was renewed. The lint was
picked from the seeds by hand and the
thread was spun and cloth woven on
hand looms In farmhouses. What the
growth of cotton production has been
since those early days is a matter of
history. Now the southern part of the
United States produces much the larg
est part of the world's cotton. India
ranking second, then Egypt and Bra
zil, In the order named. India's quali
ty Is Inferior to that of our own cot
ton. Conditions in the South, especial
ly In the Mississippi Valley and among
the Islands along the coast, are Ideal
for cotton production. The yield va
ries from one-fourth of a bale of 500
pounds to two bales per acre. To pro
duce a bale, about 1,500 pounds of seed
SOUTHERN PLANTATION MANSION.
cotton Is necessary 500 of lint, or cot
ton, and 1,000 pounds of seed.
Great Britain ever has been the
greatest producer of cotton fabrics
since their manufacture was begun. As
early as t787, the annual Importation
of raw cotton Into England was 22,
800,000 pounds. In 1890, the consump
tion had reached 1,700,000,000 pounds
and the value of the annual manufac
tured product was $375,000,000. Since
1890, however, the expansion of the
cotton business In Great Britain has
not been of especially great account,
though manufacturing on the Conti
nent and In Inuia has Increased won
derfully. The first cotton factory In America
was a New England Institution. In
1790. Samuel Slater erected such a
building at Pawtucket, R. L For
many years progress was very slow,
and the consumption of cotton had
reached but 10,000 bales .twenty years
afterward. In 1810. The War of 1813
stimulated the home production of
cotton goods by cutting off foreign
manufactures, and In 1815 90,000 bales
of cotton were converted Into cloth.
Under the stimulus of favorable legis
lation, progress was rapid from this
time on, but of course has been great
est during the last half century. In
1840 the total value of our cotton man
ufactures, according to census figures,
was 146,350,453. This has Increased
by leaps and bounds, in 1890 reaching
the enormous sum of $2C7,9S1,724. In
the latter year the amount ofcapttal
In the cotton manufacturing business
was 9354,020,843. Other figures of that
year show that 1,200.000,000 pounds of
cotton were consumed In making
3,000,000.000 square yards of cloth. In
1900 the consumption of cotton In the
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BUST FREIGHTING OF
manufactories of the United States
was about 1,860,000,000 pounds, an in
crease of nearly 700,000,000 pounds
over 1890, with a corresponding in
crease in number of yards and aggre
gate value.
It Is perhaps natural, as cotton man
ufacture was begun in New England,
that that part of .the country should
have retained its distinction as the
chief seat of the Industry., Ever since
cotton goods were made in the United
States, New England has had three- '
fourths of all the spindles, with Massa
chusetts far In the lead of other States. :
This State alone has about one-third of
the spindles of. the United States,
though with the continued establish
ment of factories in the South this lead
Is being gradually cut down. The city
of Fall River is the site of the greatest
concentration of cotton manufacture.
Providence,' not far away, is a close r
second. In the South,- in the decade '
between 1SS0 and 1890, the number of j
spindles Increased three-fold. Since
1890, the Increase has been steady and
heavy.
It is only of comparatively recent
years that the commercial possibilities
of cotton seed have been realized. Cot
tonseed oil is now expressed, yielding
perhaps thirty-five gallons to a ton of
seed. "The seed, which have been
steamed and hulled previous to the
operation of getting out the oil, are
afterward dried and ground, yielding
COTTON FACTORS'.
about 700 pounds of meal to a ton of
seed. Refined cottonseed oil is used
in a great many ways, especially in
the manufacture of substitutes for but
ter, olive eil and lard. It is also used
as a lubricant, for dressing leathers,
and for mixing with other vegetable
oils in the preparation of paints. Cot
tonseed meal Is used both as a fertil
izer and for feeding stock. It gives
sausractory results either way.
DEFEATED BY A ROCK-SNAKE.
He Waa a Savasre Customer and Came
Off Victor.
kj. Beu, the author- of "Tang
weera." writing of his adventures
among the gentle savages of Central
America, cites a curious adventure with
a snake. Rock-snakes, from ten to
twelve feet long, and as thick as a
man s arm, are not uncommon in the
woods of Central America. This snake
is not poisonous, but Is sometimes very
savage.
As we were returning from our work
in the pitpan one evening, says Mr.
Bell, we saw a large snake of this spe
cies coiled on a branch of a tree about
ten feet above the water. I told the
Indians to paddle under it so that I
might kill it with a pole. They said
j I had better leave it alone, as it might
j attack us; but I persisted, and they let
iiiv uave my way.
I passed forward to the bow, and
with my pole struck at the snake,
which uncoiled Itself, raised its head,
and waved it from side to side, darting
out its tongue.
The canoe had drifted directly under
neath when I struck the next blow, and
the snake dropped instantly into the
bow of the boat. I threw away my
pole and hastily dodging past the men,
got to the stern. The man in the bow
struck at the reptile, but missed and
fell overboard. The snake raised its
head and came cautiously at the next
man, who without delay jumped over
board. So did all the rest, and as I
saw the serpent meant business, I fol
lowed them.
When I came to the surface I. heard
roars of laughter from the men swim
ming about To have possession of the
canoe did not satisfy his snakeship, for
he followed up into the water, upon
which we all dived. .
On coming up again I heard a yell
mH " TT ' "
SCENE AT NATCHEZ, SHOWING COTTON WHARF ON MISSISSIPPI.
COTTON AT MOBILE.
from one of the men, who on rising
to the surface had lifted the snake on
his shoulder. He dived quickly. The
reptile swam toward the shore and we
got into our canoe again. My snake
killing desires were somewhat damp
ened. . - V " - --:--r.
SUBMISSION OR DEATH.
Savage Seri Indiana of Tiburon Ialand
May Soon. Be Wiped On t.
Among the most savage tribes on the
American continent to-day are the Seri
Indians, wh inhabit Tiburon Island,
in the Gulf of Cal
ifornia. The Island
contains nearly 300,- 4
000 acres of land,
supposedly rich In
minerals and nomi
nally belonging to
Mexico. As a mat
ter of fact the Seris
are as free from
Mexican power and
authority as the Es
kimos, and resent
any Intrusion on
6EBI INDIAN BEIAE
their domain. Since their first contact
with the whites the Seris have shown
no disposition to accept civilizing ways ;
and remain to-day cruel and cannibal-
lstic. j
Among them the brightest .virtue Is
the shedding of alien blood. They prac-J
tlce polygamy. No special formalities ,
attend the taking of supernumerary
wives, who are usually the widowed
sisters of the first wife, constant war
fare in the tribe resulting in the rapid
killing off of the men. f
An expedition for the conquest of the ;
Island Is being organized by a former
American cowboy, -Charles Meadows,
and It may be that the end of the Seri
Indians is near. Meadows holds a pro
visional grant of the Island from the
Mexican government, and the end of
the Islanders will be subjugation or ex
termination. DRUMMING UP TRADE.
What Brisk Competition Did in a Small
Vermont Town.
Competition has its uses, no doubt,
but when It reaches the point where It
prompts one to resort to trickery It
ceases to be a benefit. A man who
spends his summers In northern Ver
mont was a witness during his last va
cation to a rivalry which was as ab
surd as it was unnecessary.
There are two taverns In the little
town where I stay, he says, and they
got along in ' peace and amity until a
local newspaper was started, and began
to publish lists of the guests at the
two houses.
One of the landlords found that his
list fell a little short of the other, and
began to send the names of those who
stayed at his hotel even for a single
nieaL '
The other, who was off the main road,
and had fewer transients but more reg
ular boarders, was unhappy for several
weeks; but after a while his list began
to swell in the most surprising way. I
saw It in the little paper, but I could
net account for the Increase.
At last I discovered that he had put a
large drinking-trough in front of his ho
tel, with a side faucet and drinklng-
cups; and hanging by a chain was a lit
tle book with a pencil attached.
Travelers generally stop at the
trough, and it-is seldom that some one
of a party does not express curiosity
about the book. When It Is opened
the names of other travelers are dis
covered, and the chances are that the
pencil Is used again. And In the next
Issue of the local paper appears a long
list of names under the heading, "Those
who have stopped at the Spofford Inn
during the last week are ," and no
body can dispute it. -
Fish Flour.
One of Norway's chief Industries Is
represented by the fisheries, and quan
tities of fish are sold at very low rates,
particularly during summer. One way
In which these are utilized Is by
means of an Invention which quickly
dries and pulverizes the flesh -of fresh
fish. The resulting product, called fish
flour. Is easy to transport from one
place to another and has great nutri
tive value. A new and profitable branch
of industry might be established in
America, by utilizing fish In this way.
Telephones iu the United States.
Taking the United States as a whole
the census shows that one person in
every forty has a telephone. San Fran
cisco leads the world In the generality
of telephone use; there one In twelve
has a telephone.
A PRETTY POSTMISTRESS
NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH
fas Giiea Up ta DIs Eight Doctors
FsM Pi-ra-M Sand Her Lift.
Thousands of women suffer from sys
temic catarrh. ; This is sure to produce
such symptoms as cold feet and hands,
sick headache, palpitation of the heart
and heavy feelings in the stomach. .'
Then begins a series of experiments
with medicine. They take medicine
for sick headache. They take medicine
for nervous prostration, for palpitation
of the heart, for dyspepsia. None of
these medicines do. any good because
they do not reach the cause of the com
plaint. : : . :
Peiuna at once mitigates all these
symptoms by removing the cause. J.
bystemic catarrh is the trouble. Sys
temic catarrh pervades the whole sys
tem, deranges every organ, weakens
every function.- ao permanent , cure
can be expected until the systemic ca
tarrh is removed.
This is exactly what Peruna will do.
; Miss Alma Cox, assistant postmist
ress of Orum, S. C. writes:
I nave been a great sufferer from
chronic disease and dyspepsia for five
years. : now l sunreea no tongue can
tell. "- I tried "eight or ten of the best
physicians without receiving " much
benefit, also tried lots of patent medi
cines, but still I suffered with eick
headache, cold feet and hands, palpita
tion ct tne heart, and such a heavy feel
ing in my stomach and chest.
At times
I would be so nervous I could not bear
any one aronud me. I had been given
upioaie.
ur. b. tiartman, president of the
u., gives advice to women free during
Oysters.
If you want to try a can of the finest,
largest, plumpest and most delicious
canned oysters you ever saw, ask your
grocer to send you a can of Monopole.
There is only one packer in the United
States who puts up as fine goods as
Monopole and therefore they are not
to be had under any other brand.
Under the Monopole brand we also have
packed a full line of canned fruits and
vegetables, spices, coffee, baking powder
and the like. . They are packed under
a beautifully embossed blue and gold
label. The label is fine, but. the goods
are finer. Your grocer handles them
or can get them for you. See that he
does it. Wadhams Kerr Bros., Pack
ers, Portland, Oregon.""
The Cook Objected.
Blobbs Why was the engagement
between Hardup and Miss Gotrox
broken off? -
Slobbs Her father's cook objected to
any further additions to the family.
Philadelphia Record.
liiMii
The liniment bottle and flannel strip are
familiar objects in nearly &rery household.
They are the weapons thyi have been used for
generations to fight old Rheumatism, and are
about as effective in the battle with this giant,
disease as the blunderbuss of our forefathers
would be in modern warfare.
Rheumatism is caused by an acid, sour
condition of the blood. It is filled with acrid, irritating matter that settles
in the joints, muscles and nerves, and liniments and oils nor nothing
else applied externally can dislodge these gritty, corroding particles. They
were deposited there by the blood and can be reached only through the blood.
Rubbing with liniments sometimes relieve temporarily the aches and
pains, but these are only symptoms which are liable to return with every
change of the weather; the real disease lies deepen the blood and system
are infected. Rheumatism cannot be radically and permanently cured
until the blood has been purified, and no remedy does this so thoroughly
and promptly as S. S. S. It neutralizes the acids and sends a stream
exhilarating tonic. Our physicians will advise, without charge, all who
write about their case, and we will send free our special book on Rheumatism
ad its treatment. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta. 6a,
pyrup of ri
ike- best
It is pure.
It is gentle. . '
It is pleasant.
It is efficacious.
It is not expensive.
It is good for children.
. It is excellent for ladies. .
It is convenient for business men.
It is perfectly safe under all circumstances. -
It is used by millions of families the world over.
It stands highest, as a laxative, with physicians.
If you. use it you have the best laxative the world
produces. "'t ' " " " ;
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' - ALMA " -.' '
., L.COX v
"One day a friend sent me one of Dr.
Hartman's pamphlets, and I decided to
write to him. He advised Peruna and
Manalin, and after taking the medicine
two weeks I felt greatly relieved. ' My
head did not pain me any scarcely, and
my stomach was relieved of its heavy
feeling. I am so thankful that I can
say after using several bottles of the
Peruna and Manalin I am restored to
perfcet heatlh. .
"Before using your remedies I could
not eat anything. I lived on darley
water and Panopeptin for two years.
Now I can eat with pleasure. Every
body is so surprised at my improve
ment. . Everyone says I am looking
ilke a rose. I would advise all suffer
ing women to take your remedies. I
know if it Jwere not for Peruna and
I Manalin I would have been in my grave
. today. I cannot thank you enough for
, the kind advice you have given me."
' Miss Alma L. Cox.
Hartman Sanitarium, of Colnmbus
the summer months.
Mint Drops.
"Well," remarked the scales at the
mint, getting off the time worn joke
you re worth your weight in gold,
sure enough, aren't you?"
"Yes," replied the bullion ingot,
and yet I Buppose pretty soon I'll be
hard pressed for coin." Philadelphia
1l.n'a n-nfA ft, a C T-
and consumption. Try it. Price 25 cents,
His Favorite Kind.
Rimer And who is your favorite
poet, Mr. K.ostique.7
. Kostique Chatterton.
itimer Huh I What do you find to
admire in him?
Kostique He committed suicide.
rnuaaeiphia .Record.
Tbe Smallest University.
The university at Foura Bay, Sierra
Leone, is said to be the smallest in the
world. A few years ago it had but 12
students and five professors.
of rich, .strong blood to the affected parts, which
dissolves and washes out all foreign materials, and the
sufferer obtains happy relief from the torturing pains.
S. S. S. contains no potash or other mineral, but
is a perfect vegetable blood purifier and most
05
f amily laxative-
x And the Cards are Out.
"If I only had an ambassador at the
court of love!" sighed the bashful
swain.
"A minister would be good enough
for me," replied the demure maiden. -"Arabella!"
. -,
Herbert!" Chicago Tribune,
' Mothers will find Ufa. fTtaslow's Sooth
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
"uuurai uuruig we Heuuog penoa. .
Virtuous Gambler.
"So you wish to marry my daughter,
Do yon drink or gamble?"
wen," replied the ycung man,
' I'm willing to take a chance in the
marriage lottery." Indianapolis Sun
FITS
Fannaneotlr Cuna- So fits ar pertouaDeat
altar fimt lav iiaenf fr K lin.'. IIm.. Kmpm
2aatorar. Send for FB.KK S-J.OO trial bottle and treat.
Familiar with Sharks.
"Did yon see any sharks when you
crossed the ocean, Mr, Spifkins?"
asked Miss Purling. ;
" Fes, I played cards with a couple."
IN WET WFATHFD
A WISE MAN
wears
cm cr
WATERPROOF
CLOTHING
m. KEEP YOB DRY K0TKK6 ELS WILL
." Sad Thoughts.
Preacher When you're tempted to
drink, think of your wife at home. j
Henpeca I do and that's what
drives me to drink.
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tflust Bear Signature of
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Its component parts are all wholesome.
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It is wholly free from objectionable substances.
It contains the laxative principles of plants.
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It contains wholesome aromatic liquids which are
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Colds ""I
" I bad a terrible cold and could
hardly breathe. I then tried Ayer'a
Cherry Pectoral, and it gave me im
mediate relief."
C Layton, Sidell, ID.
: How will your cough
be tonight? worse, prob
ably. For it's first a cold,
then a cough, then bron
chitis or pneumonia, and
at last consumption.
Coughs always tend
downward. Stop this
downward tendency by
taking Ayer's Cherry Pec
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Consult your doctor. If ha aaya take It,
than do aa ha aays. If ha tall you not
to take it. then don't take It. Ha knowa.
Inn tt with him. Ws are willing.
J. C. Ax KB CO.. Lowell,
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unless you make your grocer
- supply you with
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Holiday Trade.
MR. STOREKEEPER: We sell you Nuts,
Raisins, Dried Fruits, Vermont Maple Sugar,
Dates, Figs, Honey, everything you need for
the holidays; better quality and lower prices
than you can find elsewhere. Send for our
Special Holiday Price List, or write us and we
will call on you.
TO GROWERS: Ifo fltways buy eggs, butter,
cheese, apples, pears, onions and spuds. Have
you any to sell? Let us know, if you want a
good price. ; . -
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105 FRONT ST., PORTLAND, OR.
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g PORTLAND, OREGON.
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