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SPECIAL NOTICE:-FIBRE AND FABRIC has REMOVED to 127 Federal Street, Boston.

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84 Austin St.,

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We also make a special BRAMWELL Feeder for
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Worcester, Mass. GEO. S. HARWOOD & SON, 53 State St., Boston, Mass.

MASS.
ROBERT CARRUTHERS, Proprietor.
Manufacturers of All Kinds of
Burr and Licker-in Wire
FOR WOOLEN OR COTTON CARDS
Also Builders of all kinds of Burr and Licker-in Cylinders.
All kinds of Feed Rolls, Metallic or Plain.
Repairers of Garnet Machines, Waste Cards and Burr Pickers

The Arabol Manufacturing Co. THOS. LEYLAND & CO.

100 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK.

COTTON MANUFACTURERS

Please note that any concern desiring to weight their warps,
up to 50 per cent. ring spun coarse yarns, can rely on materials
furnished by us.
When writing state full particulars.

53 INDIA ST., BOSTON.
Manufacturers and Importers

Gums, Dextrines, Alizarine Assistants, Softeners.

SHODDY BLACK

NORTHROP LOOMS

HAVE ESTABLISHED UNDOUBTED SUPREMACY

Several thousand already ordered where the first lots have given SATISFACTION. We only ask investigation.

Special Feature This Week:-N. E. COTTON MFRS.' MEETING.

THE ARCH ENEMY OF THE SOUTHERN COTTON CROP.-MEXICAN BOLL WEEVIL ENLARGED FROM PHOTO BY THE LOUISIANA CROP PEST COMMISSION.

MEXICAN COTTON-BOLL WEEVIL. (Anthonomus grandis, Boh.)

The

are green are attacked. The female makes a hole in the "square" or boll with her beak, and then turning around applies the tip of her abdomen to the hole and deposits the egg therein. The females deposit an average of five (5) eggs per day during the summer.

growth it has made a cell large enough then deposited in the smallest bolls,
to accommodate itself, and in this it pu- then in the next largest, until all that
pates. The cell is generally made next
to the outer wall of the boll, so that the
weevil, when transformed, has only to
make its way through this wall to es-
cape. In issuing from the boll it leaves
a small hole in the outer covering of
the boll, which thus marks the infested
boll. As many as eleven larvae have
been found in one boll, though the usual
number is from one to three.

As the weevils make their first attack

Most Destructive Insect in the Southern Cotton Fields. This new addition to the enemies of American cotton is a small brownishgray weevil about a quarter of an inch in length. The larvae (worms) are about upon the "squares," these usually die three-eighths of an inch long, when fully 2nd fall off. As soon as a field becomes grown, and live within the buds and There are from four to five genera- well infested the presence of the weebolls, upon the interior substance of tions or broods of weevils between May vils is made known by the fact that but which they feed. The species is of Mex- 1st 2nd December 1st. The weevils few blooms are to be seen. The ican origin and for many years has been leave their places of hibernation as early "squares" attacked generally soon turn known in the State of Coahuila, the as April 15th if the temperature is as yellow and fall to the ground, but most most important cotton-producing state high as 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Larvae of the damaged bolls remain upon the of Mexico. The insect was so destruc- have been found alive in "squares" and plant and become stunted, while others tive near Monclava in Coahuila that the bolls in Texas on December 12th, and dry up or rot. cultivation of cotton in that section was weevils were found on the outside of abandoned from 1856 to 1862. young bolls with their beaks sunk to full length in the bolls, feeding on their juices.

The insect, in its several stages-as weevil, larva and pupa has been The first appearance of the Mexican known to pass the winter inside of bolls weevil in the United States was in 1892, in the fields. Some hibernate in cracks at Brownsville, Texas, on the north bank Weevils have survived a temperature in the ground, and under clods of earth, of the Rio Grande river. The insects of 14 degrees Fahrenheit, but very hot and under leaves and other refuse; but have slowly advanced northward each and dry weather destroys them in all the greater number of adult weevils find year and are now found from Hidalgo stages of their development. refuge under the bark of trees and unCounty on the southern border to Gray- The weevil has never been found der heaps of fallen leaves in woods adson County in Northern Texas, embrac- feeding in Mexico or in Texas upon any jacent to the fields or in the cracks in ing a territory extending 600 miles north plant except cotton. The weevils and the woodwork of buildings nearby. of the Rio Grande river. This district the larvae feed upon the inner sub- The natural spread by flight is slow. is about one-half of the cotton-producing stance of the "squares" and bolls of cot- It has probably been carried from one area of Texas, and includes some of the ton throughout the season. By means section to another in loads of seed-cotcounties of greatest production. While of the small jaws at the end of its beak, ton when being hauled to the gin, but the full history of the cotton-boll weevil the adult weevil pierces the skin of buds when it is in a section having cotton is not yet perfectly known, the follow- and bolls, making a small hole therein. fields in close proximity it will readily ing statement as to their habits is sub- As soon as hatched within the spread by flight from one field to anstantially correct: "squares" or bolls the larvae feed upon other. them as stated. The weevils never feed upon leaves except tender, young leaves before "squares" are formed.

As the larvae live in the interior of the "squares" and bolls they cannot be reached by insecticides, though Paris green or London purple, applied as for the caterpillars applied when the

When the weevils appear in a cotton field they deposit their eggs in the "squares" and young bolls, and the larvae, when hatched, feed on the interior The weevils at first deposit their eggs substance of the "squar's" and bolls. within the "squares." When the By the time the larva reaches full "squares" are all infested the eggs are leaves first begin to form - may kill

some of the weevils as they feed on these tender leaves before the "squares" are formed. Much good can be done, however, by gathering all the infested bolls and "squares" at the time of cotton-picking and burning them. If each cotton-picker is provided with a separate bag in which to collect them it would not involve much extra labor to gather them when picking cotton.

The Department of Agriculture has been making extensive investigations respecting the boll-weevil and the best means for its destruction and the best methods of minimizing the damage caused by the pest. To this time no plan has been discovered for the certain destruction of the weevils. No bird or insect has been found whose introduction would surely result in their extermination.

In a circular written by Mr. W. D. Hunter, the agent of the U. S. Department of Agriculture in charge of CottonBoll Weevil Investigations and published on October 10th, 1904, by the Secretary of Agriculture, it is earnestly recommended that the cotton plants in all fields infested with the boll-weevil should be plowed up and burned early in October or whenever the weevils are so numerous that there is no prospect of any more cotton being made, thus destroying nearly all of the weevils in their several stages of growth. It is evident that this course would prevent the escape to hibernating quarters of the great majority of the weevils, with the result of a much reduced attacking force of them in the next spring. Department has also recommended that in all weevil-infected sections, farmers should plant early with seed of early maturing varieties of cotton and cultivate most thoroughly as the best means of inducing rapid and vigorous growth and development. The use of fertilizers is also recommended to stimulate quick growth.

The

JAMES R. MacCOLL,

James R. MacColl, president of the of Thomson & MacColl. In 1881 a friend New England Cotton Manufacturers' As- who had recently returned to Scotland sociation, was born in Glasgow, Scot- from America called attention to the opland, in 1856. After graduating from the portunities here in connection with cotGlasgow High School, he began his busi- ton and worsted manufacturing, and he On two experimental farms in Texas ness career with Henry Fyfe & Son, an decided to visit the United S.ates. He of the Department of Agriculture it has old-established firm of fancy dress goods obtained a position with the Lorraine been clearly shown that by proper meth- manufacturers which operated both Mfg. Co. of Pawtucket, R. I., then being ods of cultivation most satisfactory power and hand looms, and used silk, started as a branch of the business of yields of cotton can be made, despite wool, cotton and linen in producing an W. F. & F. C. Sayles. He was agent for the boll-weevils. extensive variety of fabrics for home 15 years, and when the Lorraine Mfg. The Mexican boll-weevil has existed consumption and export. He attended Co. was incorporated, in 1897, he was in Cuba for many years, subsisting on the Glasgow Technical College for sev-appointed its treasurer. the small quantity of cotton which eral years, studying especially designing Mr. MacColl is a director in several grows wild there, and it will doubtless and weaving. large manufacturing corporations. He appear in Porto Rico, Barbados and At 22, Mr. MacColl began business on lives in Providence and has a family of other West Indian Islands in which the his own account, as partner in the firm five sons. cultivation of cotton is attempted.

[For the above illustration we are indebted to the American Cotton Manufacturer, and for the article to "Cotton Facts," published by Col. Alfred B. Shepperson, the wellknown cotton expert of New York.]

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Woonsocket, R. I.-Mr. J. Dunn who is operating four woolen looms at Manville has engaged a building and will put in 16 more looms to weave woolen, cotton and silk goods. He is backed by the business men's association. Manville running Every loom is expected to be Louis Girourd, Jos. Grenon, L. L. May 1. Mailbert and C. Christian are interested. Pawtucket, R. I.-D. Goff & Sons, manbe paid to creditors. It was further der to meet the demand. The Broadley ufacturers of braid have awarded constated that there is a likelihood of a small mill has four floors and a dyehouse, with tract for a large brick building, 65x100 increase in the estimated assets of the a good steam plant besides an excellent feet. The new building will be completed company. water power, and is well adapted to the this spring.

North Adams, Mass.-Two carloads of business for which it is to be used. machinery purchased by Davis & addition to machinery purchased in Mahoney for the Broadley mill arrived Pittsfield a Garnett machine has in Adams April 19, from Pittsfield, where purchased of the James Hunter Machine it was purchased. The consignment in- Co. and has been set up. This will soon be cludes six sets of 48x48 cards, three mules, started on a special line of work. Providence, R. I.--At a meeting here spoolers and apparatus for making yarns, Davis & Mahoney will also start the Bel mill in Pittsfield to finish this April 20, of the creditors of the Farwell as well as other machinery. Before this Air machinery is started changes will be season's business. Several carloads more Worsted Mils, which went into will follow the two that made in it so that the plant will be on a machinery insolvency about a month ago, James Lis-basis to meet competition. The cards arrived last week and the work of ter, who has been acting as receiver, will be set up four cylinders to the set, stalling it will be rushed with all po.was appointed trustee under $50.000 newly clothed and all modern attach-sible haste. bonds, to continue conducting the com- ments added, making the plant up to pany's plants so long as it is for the in- date in every respect. Since starting in terests of the estate to do so, and Craw-business a little over a year ago, Messrs. ford H. Barnes of Johnston, J. Harvey Davis & Mahoney have had all the busiMerrill of Bristol and Walter Waed of ness they could do and at present are this city were appointed appraisers of the running nine sets of cards until 9 o'clock property. It was announced by counsel at night five nights in the week to fill crthat the mills hope to be able to pay ders. Since the fire in their old Pittsfield creditors in full, and that as soon as plant they have been obliged to send there are sufficient funds a dividend will much of their work to other mills in or

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PAWTUCKET, R. I.

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Manufacturer and Importer of
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Particular attention paid to Repairing
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for the summer. While it is customary for the plant to be inactive during a part of each summer it is closed unusually early this year owing to the death of the owner, E. C. Swift of Chicago.

Jackson, Miss.-Creditors of the Columbus Underwear Co. have, through their attorneys, filed a petition in the United States District Court at Aberdeen, praying that the affairs of the company be placed in the hands of a receiver. The creditors represented in the petition are: Paulson, Linkrown & Co., New York; the Marlboro Cotton Mills, McCall, S. C.; the Statesville Cotton Mills, Statesville, S. C., and the Refuge Cotton Oil Co., Vicksburg. The creditors hold claims aggregating 23,000, and there is a bonded indebtedness of $50,000 held by three banks of Columbus, two of which are named as co-defendants with the Columbus Underwear Co. The plant of the company is one Norwich, Conn. The control of the the largest of its kind in the South, and Ossawan Mills Co., manufacturers of it is believed that with sufficient capital braid, picture cords, clotheslines, hangers the enterprise can be operated success" and hooks, has passed into new hands, fully. If a receiver is granted, as prayed and a complete change of officers and di- for, it is the intention of the creditors to rectors has taken place. The new board issue receiver's certificates of stock which of directors is R. W. Perkins, Emerson P. shall have priority over all other claims, Turner and A. T. Sullivan. The directors including those of the banks which have have elected Emerson P. Turner president assumed a portion of the bonded indebtand treasurer, and A. T. Sullivan secre-edness, and to resume operation of the tary. The concern was established in 1860, and it will continue plant, which has been idle for the past in operation few weeks. along former lines.

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I. Levinstein & Co.

MANUFACTURERS OF

Coal Tar Products and Alizarines

74 India Street, Boston

Phone 5975 Main

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.

Otter River, Mass. The Whitney berg, secretary of the
Woolen Mill has shut down and some of
the help are going to South Royalston to
work. The lease of the mill will not be
renewed and the machinery will
moved to South Royalston. The Turner
mill has also closed.

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Northampton, Mass. The San Francisco offices of the Nonotuck Silk Co., the Belding Silk Co., the Florence Mfg. Co., and the Florence Co. may have been destroyed by the disaster in that city. The Belding Bros' silk company had a warehouse in San Francisco and a mill at Petuluma, Cal., both of which, they fear, were destroyed. There was a large quantity of stock in the San Francisco house, which was valued at $200,000. The Petuluma mill was valued at $100,000. The company has been unable to get word from either estabishment. The Florence Mfg. Co. estimates its probable loss at $2,000.

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Southbridge, Mass.-Four carloads machinery arrived last week from England for the Hamilton Woolen Co.

Statesville, N. C.-The Branford Knitting Mills have been incorporated with $100,000 capital. J. A. Bradford is the principal stockholder.

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Guthrie, Okla., April 20.--Robert SholMill, recently incorporated in Guthrie Pioneer Cotton with capital of $150,000 will soon call a directors' meeting at which final plans machinery, selection of the site, etc. will be made in regard to the purchase of W. H. Coyle, at first one of the prime movers in the mill project, and elected president of the company, has announced that he is considering his withdrawal.

Douglasville, Ga.-Under a decree of the United States court the New Century Cotton Mills will be sold before the means that this long delayed enterprise court house in Atlanta May 11th. This put in operation. When the mill is comwill soon be free of litigation and will be pleted and in operation Doug asville's population will be increased fully 1,000.

Pawtucket, R. I.-The Dexter Yarn Co. will erect an addition to one of its buildings.

Camden, N. Y.-A carload of machinery has arrived and is being installed in the new bed quilt factory.

REMOVAL.

FIBRE AND FABRIC has REMOVED to Newport, Me.-The Weymouth wool larger and better-equipped offices at 127 Fedpullery suspended operations April 12 eral St., Boston.

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WIRE Worcester Textile Machine Co.

5-15 Cypress Street, Worcester, Mass.

A Record of Progress in American Textile Industries.

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Full Report of the Proceedings at the Annual Business Meeting on Wednes. day and Thursday of This Week.