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the state of Louisiarica, which in 1890 amounted to 30,184 

 horsepower, while in 1900 a total of 217,125 horsepower was 

 reported. Examination of the detailed statistics by indus- 

 tries shows that the sugar refining industry in Louisiana, for 

 which in 1890 was reported a total of only 3,578 horsepower, 

 returned in 1900 a total of 120,277 horsepower, a gain of 

 116,699 horsepower in a single industry. 



