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THE EVENING .TIMES: RALETflTI, N. C, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1010 15 FIREWOOD CONSUMED You Can Work Near a Window III ECOhX.'.lV EXPERT III COUNTRY Amount Consumed Annually In United States Reaches 146,000,000 Cords VALUE $322,000,000 Firewood, to the Amount of 140,000,. OOO Cords Consumed Annually in Tills Country Annual Consump tion is Divrousintf Slow Than Hull' Amount is ls;ed 'hi the Farms Xoitli Carolina Fourth in the Amount of Wood 1'sed. in winter when you have a Perfec tion Oil Heater. It is a portable radiator which xan be moved to any part of a room, or to any room in a house, When you have a jRFECT&! Smokeless Al (Iiy Jonathan Wiffleld) Washington, Oct. 15 From re ports from 4 8,000 correspondents of the bureau of statistics of the departs j nient of agriculture experts will nay in the forthcoming publication of that department that more than 146,- J 000,000 cords of firewood Is con- ; eumed for fuel annually In the United States. This immense amount of wood produces an annual revenue of approximately $.122,000,000, ' or an 'average of $2.21 per cord. Of this amount 70,000,000 cords was used on farms, 12.615,000 cords in towns and Abtoluttfy $mokelest and odorless you do not have to work close to the' stove, which is usually far from the window. You can work where you wish, and be warm. You can work on dull winter days in the full light near the window, without being chilled to 'the bone. v The Perfection Oil Heater quickly cives heat, and with one filling of the font burns steadily for nine hours, without smoke or smell. An indicator always shows the amount of oil in the font. The filler cap, put in like a cork in a bottle, is attached by a chain. This heater has a cool handle and a damper top. .The Perfection Oil Heater has an automatic-locking flame spreader, w hich prevents the wick from being turned high' enough to smoke, and is easy to remove and drop back, so the wick can be quicl.!y cleaned. The burner body or gallery cannot become wedged and can be unscrewed in an instant for rewicking. The Perfection Oil Heater is finished in japan or nickel, is strong, durable, well-made, built for service, and yet light and ornamental. Dtaltri Bofrywlurt. If not at ycurs. mitt for dtscriptim circular to the Kiqrtst uf tty of the Standard Oil Company (bcwpormti) Yurie, none of the other slates are near large coal fields. "T.he average vulue per cord of the wood used in the -large cities varies greatly throughout the United cities with a population of from 1,000 States, though in every case it was to 30,000 and the remainder in the round to her much Higher, man the large cities and in mineral opera- value of wood used in .the towns and tjons. . (small cities. This is accounted for Notwithstanding the absolute ne- ' u5' the fact that, the eostjs Increased cessity for wood as a fuel, it is shown by freight charges and middlemen's that the annual consumption Is rap- profits. idly , decreasing. This information "The val-e of the total quantity of was obtained from coal and wood wod for fuel in Michigan, Texas, firms and through special agents of New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Mis- the census bureau of the department souri, and Minnesota, and leading of commerce and labor. From num- states In point of value, exceed $85,- erons other sources it was learned 000,000. or more than one-fourth of that a little more than 20,000.000,- the value of ull the firewood used. 000 cubic feet of wood In all forms "The average value of the wood varies is used iri the United States each greatly in several states, though as a year, about 7,000,000,000 cubic feet: rule where the wood is plentiful and of which is firewood. near at hand the value per cord is In the quantity of firewood used on low. The highest average In any the farms, Tennessee, with 4,420,970 state, according to the best informa- cords. was the leading state, followed tion I could obtain, was found in liv Pennsylvania, Illinois, North Car- North Dakota, which was closely fol- oiina, Arkansas, Mississippi, Ken- lowed by Nevada, while the lowest tucky, and Virginia. These states values were found in Georgia and Al- consumed nearly 35,000,000 cords or abamu." :' about 50 per cent, of the total quan- , " : . : - tlty used- on farms. On account of From information gathered by the the climate the distance from coal treasury department H is quite pos- fields, the development of transpor- sible that a plan for validating bills tatlon facilities and the progressive- of lading covering shipments of cot- ness of the consumers, the quantity ton for export between the United of firewood used on farms varies States and Great Britain will be per- Kreatly. fected between American and Eng- Albert E. Pierson, forest assistant lish bankers associations. ' Just in of the department of agriculture, what form tne proposition is w uu states that "the number of villages accomplished is not kuown here, but and towns under 1,000 population in H is intimated that a project has a region also affects the quantity of been started by financiers that will wood used. Except on the Pacific ultimately lead to a sansiactory soiu coast states and in Arkansas. Louis- tion of the difficulty. lana, and Missouri," he says, "the Hitherto, European bankers have consumption per farm west of Mis- consistently refused to accept the slsslppi river Is comparatively small, validation plan, and the comptroller The states north of the Ohio river of the currency at the treasury de use rather less fire-wood per farm partment has refused to allow na than those south of it. Though this tional banks to guarautee bills of lad- mav at first glance seem strange, be- ing. This left the whole question in cause the climate of the, northern a very beinuddleU state and finally re states is colder than that of the suited in an attempt by the English southern states, It is largely explained association of bankers to form t bv the tact that in I he north stoves 'working plan with the American as burning 'oal or. wood are commonly sociation. Since the cotton crop this used, while in. the so-ith o en fire- year is estimated to be worth about planes are more general. Not only is $750,000,000 and since Europe takes relatively Utile coal used in the most of it, a settlement is desired south, but the flre-pluces' require both here and abroad, irreat quantities of wood for the The whole question was brought amount of heat produced. The ef- about several months ago when an feet of onen fire-places in increasing Alabama firm of cotton brokers the fuel wood consumption In the failed, and several banks in Liver south Is further strengthened by the pool, which held bills of lading for large numbers of tenant houses and cotton obtained through them, found cabins on the large plantations. In that some of the paper had been the New England states and in the forged. Shortly thereafter notice South Atlantic states rather more was given by European bankers that wood Is nsed per farm than in the after October 31st they would not ac inlddle Atlantic slates, which are ccpt American cotton bills of lading within a short distance of fine coal unless guaranteed. fields and which have good transpor- - - . :;: . tatlon facilities : ' ? Saved From the. Grave. "Of the firewood used In towns - ; and cities with less than 30.000 pop- wpsXy y of from port more than t.000,000 cords." said Premium Department. Mr. Pierson. v'The figures for this class were based on a per capita con sumption. Nearly 3,000 towns of from 1,000 to 30,000 population were heard from, and (he firewood of the remaining towns In each state was estimated from the per capita con sumption of the towns that sent re ports to us. The average value per cord of the firewood In this clifss was greater by $1.40 than that of the firewood used on farms. i -'Of -the 1 firewood used In cities of over 30,000 population, the seven states of Washington, Texas. mong tnp women : who will go on Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota. the countryiWiile tour of the American and New York, ranking in the order Purity Federation are Mia Delia named, consumed about 1,021,304 Thompson Lucas, of Cooperstown, N. cords. The wood used in the large Y.: Mrs. E. M. W. Whlttemore, of cities of these states bad a value of New, York; Mrs. A. B. Simms, of'tHs $6,821,454. The relatively large Moines. la., and ! Emma F A. ' ' , . . , .. Drake, of Denver. The tour Is to amount of wood used In these states nm,r 7m . (f an(, ,s ,n Ulp ,,,.,.. is due to the fact that with the ex- est of tne fl(fJ against the wnitj slave ception of Texas, Michigan, and New trade. ' severe lung trouble," writes Mrs. M, L. ix, of Clarksvllle, tenn. "Often the pain In my chest y would be al most unbearulile and f could not do any work, but Dr. King's New Dis covery has made me feel; like a new person. It's the best medicine made for (he throat and lungs. Obstinate coughs, stubborn coMsf'ttay fever, la grippe, asthma, croup, hronchitls and hemorrhages, hoarsones 0(1 whoop ing cough yield quickly to this won derful medicine. Try it. 00c. and $1.00. Trial bottles free. Guaran teed hy all druggists. The following premiums will be given by The Evening Times for 30 consecutive coupons clipped from the paper and the payment of the small amount of cash on each, y Silverware Rogers. Knives and Forks; 12 pieces. ; 30 Coupons and $2.55. Spoons; 14 pieces; Sugar and Butter. 30 Coupons and $2.55. Clock.'! H-dny. No. 172. Xarge Mahogany Wall .''.Clock. , ( . 30 Coupons and $2.85. No. 54. Large Mission Wall Clock. 30 Coupons and $2.55. Book Rack Clock, Mission. 30 Coupons and $3.10. No. 13. Mantel 8-day Mission. 30 Coupons and $2.55. No. 501. Mission Alarm. 30 Coupons and $1.28. No. 500. Gothic, Alarm. 30 Coupons and $1.28. Green Art Nourean Alarm. 30 Coupons and $1.28. Ebony, Art Mourean Alarm. 30 Coupons and $1.28. Dutch Percolator Sets;; 3 pieces. 30 Coupons and $2,55. Rozone Tea Sets; 3 pieces. 30 Coupons and $1.73. National 2-Iiole Fireless Cooker. 30 Coupons and $2.95. 2 4 -piece Crown Derby Tea Sets. 30 Coupons and $2.45. 27-piece Crown Derby Tea Sets. r 30 Coupons and $2.45. National Cassierole. 30 Coupons and $129. Lamps. .'.': io. 11. Gas, Art. No. 11. Oil. Art. No. 11. Electricity, Art. 30 Coupons and $2.85. Xo.,15. Gas, Green, No. 15. Oil, Green. Ko. 15. Electricity, Green. 30 Coupons and $2.95. Note; We do not pay delivery or express charges on any premium, Ad dress or call Premium Department THE EVENING TIMES, Phone 178. Raleigh, N. C. Has Been Employed by the I doyernment Specialist in the Investigation of the Management of Business Houses investigating Economy Methods. . The Demon of the Air is the germ, of LaGrippe, that, breathed in, brings suffering to thous ands. Its after effects are weakness, nervousness, lack of appetite, energy, and ambition, with disordered liver and kidneys. The greatest need then is Electric Bitters, the splendid tonic, blood purifier and regulator of Stom ach, Liver and Kidneys.. Thousands have proved that they wonderfully strengthen the nerves, build up the system and restore health and good spirits after an attack of Grip. If Suffering, try them. Only 60c. Per fect Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists. X. C. State Kulr and Home-coinlng Week. . Extremely low rate tickets on sale from ull points, October 15 to 22 Inclu sive, via Norfolk and .Southern Rail road, limited to return not later than October 24. 1910. Travel via the direct route. Apply to ticket agents for detailed information, or write 13. L. BUQG. W. W. CltOXTON. Traffic Man. . Oen. Pans. Agent. Norfolk.. Vlrelnln. .MIh Mary C. AUlrich Is the man ager of n eonFtmction company In In. dlanapolU and t hployes about 100 men during- the paving seaso",- She repor'.s that all the nv.'n with whom he comes In contact In her business, cltv oft' clals, material men, contractors, prop erty owners and her own employes, are always courteous and polite. j (Uy RODERICK CLIFFORD.) I Washington, Oct. 15 An economy , expert has taken hold of the United i States government. He is quartered I in the white house, is working day and night, and is aiming to bring to realizaiion President Taft's idea of 1 having the Uniteu States government run on business principles. ! The expert is Frederick A. Cleve land, director of Hie bureau of mu nicipal researc'a of New York city. ' He is a specialist in investigating the management of business houses and I in reorganizing them on a scientific j basis, with the one thought of saving money and creuting efficiency. Mr. Cleveland was a member of Mayor McClelland's advisory commission on finance and taxation, a member of Comptroller Metz's commission on the revision of accounts and methods of the city of New York and recently has been engaged In a little heralded but thorougnly practical reform in the city government of Philadelphia. I The best Informed on the matter in Washington, agree in declaring that Mr. Cleveland is an ideal selection for the peculiar purpose for which Presi dent Taft wants him. Congress, at its last session, appropriated $100, 000 to be used by the president In In vestigating economy metaoOs. Later on Mr. Clevelaud Is to have a staff , of experts who are to assist him :n his work. The part that, the employes of the government meet are to play in the reorganization of the government's administration ' is important, but there is not to be, as some, newspa pers have announced, a general dis charge of the old clerks, or those who, under the present system have not been given enough work to keep them busy. Co-operation is to be the order of the day, and a suggestion from any clerk will be welcomed and used for what it is worth. No one knows better than the men in charge of the work that the government em ployee, as a rule, has in him, perhaps unused possibilities of service which have not been recognized. "Just so far as the government clerk is will ing to help Uncle Sam," Bald one of the prime movers in the economy re form, "just so far is Uncle Sam go ing to help the clerk." The history of the origin of "the president's plan of efficiency reform is yet to be written, for the white house talks little about its work, but it is apparent to everyone that in a quiet, almost nnnoticeable fashion, a job has successfully been launched which is going to be one of the big gest tasks, (not excepting the Pana ma canal), that the government ever put through. When all is over but the results, the Talt administration will stand out, the promoters of econ omy declare, for the vigorous lop ping off of millions of dollars annual ly in government expense thai have been nothing but waste. Discussing the problem, one of the backers said: "Hereafter it will cost only pennies for letter which now take dollars apiece to write; such is the laxity of the gov ernment clerical system." Nothing could be more business like than the manner in which Mr. Cleveland and his aides are setting about their tremendous task. First they take a bird's eye view of the I whole administration business sittia I tion. The war department, the navy and then all of the nine other and executive departments, will be look ed over superficially" but carefully, merely to "get bearings." . Reforms have already been instituted in the treasury and postoflice departments; iience they have a start over the other departments in the race for honors In the "money saved", con test.. Each executive department already has, either in wording order or else about to be so, a committee made up of its own number to investigate it self. These committees ill make any recommendation' to the department chiefs that seem wise to them. The department chiefs, In turn will re-, port and work with the white house staff under'Mr. Cleveland. The ob- ject is to get the whole system wording side by side, so that prob lem of the similar nature will be handled in a similar fashion, where ever possible. The president is at the he"nd of the entire efficiency In vestigation and to him' everything will be finally submitted for action, criticism and suggestion. As a self servant, the job on hand is a very big one. It nieans finding out why everything In the regular routine is done, how it is done, and how it ran be done better and cheap er. Can the tiling system be better ed? Can the stenography of a bu reau be improved? Are Ciere clum sy and outworn methods In use? Can one set of employes used to do the work which kept two sets half busy.' Is there one set of hands doing the work of two? Where can, this gi gantic lnjuinciiii ( government, which 90,000,000 persons are paying taxes (o support be improved so as to run with greatest freedo mand efficiency? Tae task which therefore confronts the' men of the white house economy brigade is not a spectacular one. .. it is not slow work. The chances are that the public will soon forget that it is being done and continue to growl at the waste and extravagance of Uncle Sam. But "time will show," it is said. The pork barrel has been doomed by President Taft and this action, It is asserted, is characteris tic of what is going to happen to a'l extravagance and waste, in govern mental expenditures. The checking of .leakage and the bracing up of the federal service is another piece of woTk of the same kind that President Taft has set himself to accompli.; during his occupancy of the white house. ' Those behind the movement wish it fully understood that the work of Investigation and reorganization is going on without any reference wiiat ever to partisan consideration. It is the work that is being done for re sult alone. It is an undertaking Ilia, requires careful thougii painstaking labor, patience and much time. :. President Taft has always enter tained the idea of instituting econ omy reform, but it is only since CUas. D. Norton succeeded Frank Carpen fer as secretary of the president thai definite steps were taken to stop the waste in the entire governmental ser vice. Secretary Norton, when as sistant Secretary of the treasury, be fore coming to the white house, start ed several economy reforms in the administration or the treasury which have been of great value, especially in the way of creating great elil- ciency. Raleigh, Saturday, Oct 22 Improved Schedule Via Norfolk Southern Railroad During Fair Week Raleigh District. "Night Express," Trains 5 and 6, will stop during "Fair Week" at all stations on the Raleigh District. Train No. 18, due to leave Union Station at 3:00 p. in., daily, except Sunday, will leave at 4:30 p. in., October 17th to 22nd, inclusive. Schedule Special Trains, October Vi ' : 20th and 22nd. Lv. Wilson ........... 8:10a.m. fev'. Slmms , , . . . . ...... 8 : 29 a. m. Lv. Bailey , . . ... . . . . . . 8:38a.m. Lvr Middlesex . . . . . . ... 8:50 a. m. Lv. Zebulon ........ . , 9: 07 a. m. Lv. Wendell . . . . . 9:20 a. m. Ar. Raleigh (Jones St.) . 10:00 a. m. 'Returning, special train will leave Jones Street Station, Raleigh, at 6:00 p.m., stopping at all stations to Wil son. .'. W. W. CROXTON, G. P. A., Norfolk, Va. EAT fejL vLNjrfoMARS itffijl CAGES OTCUW ASy. 650 horses jJLmk wild beasts&wi . Jj&f 1280 PERSONSoMgUo ELEPHANTS STRONGEST OF ALL ftb' HOLDING 8000 LBS. EARTHS STRONGMEN Jdg& 0N tffcfffJ V60 ACROBATS AND THE GREAT LORCH TROUPE 7 ?K60 AERIALISTS AND THE ALEXIS FAMILY A . XJPy60 RIDERS THE DOTTONSASjr seen JTkJWBLEDILLO, wizard of high wiREfJor all WK OMWHI A TIA tiDmy O : V U JJ PERFORMANCES BECIN at 2 and 8 P.M. 'GSiP ONE 60c TICKET ADMITS TO ALL ,'. 1 ICHILDREN UNDER g g g e; & UPSsill ''A '.statute of Col. J. F. 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