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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-03
Wan gung a Tronfon, ONO

C1NorNN aT1, April q Andrew
Price was hung, to-day, at Ironton,
for the murder of Haleenberg. Octo-
Der 10th, 1868. He alleged that
Andrew Spears, his confederate. who
was sent to the penitentiary for life,
was more guilty than he.
a fire aud burglar proof safe,
weighing 250 tons, was shipped to
Pitts burg to day in sections. II occu-
pied q cars, is 20 feet long. 1S feet
wide, II feet high, made in Cincinnati
and was eight months in constructing
A man In this city delriious with
small pox, jumped from the fourth
story to the pavement this evening.
then ran several squares. His head
was cut, but the Injuries are net fatal.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-03

MEMPHIS. April 2.-The appeals
Little Rock special Of this evening
says:
The House, yesterday, passed the
bill funding the State debt. Both
Houses passed a resolution TO adjourn
sire die on the 10Th.
The contractors Of the penit9ntiary
sent in a protest against the failure on
the part Of the State to appoint some
one to take charge Of the penitentiary
on April 1st to prevent the oonvicts
from escaping. They say they are no
longer responsible.
The United States Survey boat, in
charge of Major Albert, has arrived
at Fort Smith to survey the Arkansas
River from Fort Gibson to that point.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-03
ST. LOUIS.

Report of General Custar on Indian
AnaiFs-iie Thiuks the Indian war
Ended -He Reseues I've White We.
uen from the sndians-HOLas Tive
Cheyenne Chiefs as Hostages for
she uOOd Behavior OF Their tribe.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-03

TRENTON, N. J., April 2.-The
Legislature adjourned o-day. The
bhi from the Senate to submit the
ratification Of the Fifteenth Amend
meut to the u S. Constitution 10 a
vote Of the people. failed to become a
law
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-03

SioI osz 70
THE above items are all taken
from Mayor Walkers Report,
except the item of orders out
standing, which we have taken
from the tity Ledger.
Deduct cash in Treasury
March l. 1869 -.............-..szl ,6l2 0z
niiiS - 2},149 @
S454 ABB l3
E, H. & n. R r. bonds.....--.''''' l5l,oVO %
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-03

LOUISVILLE, April 2--The Ohio
River at this point has been rising at
a very rapid rate for several days,
and the water to-day reached the side
walks on the lower wharf. 1t is feared
the natives along the leyee will soon
have TO be driven from their quarters
by the food.
The Mayoralty campaign closed to /
night, after having been carried on
most actively. The vote to morrow
promises to be very large.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-03

NASHVILLE, April 2-The preject-
gomery, Ala, Waaeiet out to contract
yesteuiay, and the work will begin
Immediately. The contractors are
principally northern capitalists. The
road viii pass through one of the
richest mineral regions in the coun-
try. A large number Of practical
PennsylvaniaHs have already invested
largely in lands on the road.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

Departed this life IN Jay tp. April 1th al
the residence of her son (Nlr. Joseph Robin
SON. Mrs. Lydia Robinson in the 10th year
of her age.
Mrs. Robinson was among the first settlers
of Elk County, and the township in which she
died. Possessed in an eminent degree of that
benevolent character, which secured to her
the attachments of many friends, and the con.
fdence and esteem of al those whom she as.
sociated in life. Relying as she did entirely
upon the merits of Christ ard his righteous
ness, not on any amiability of character, she
was as nothing in her own estimation. 1t may
be truly said that she esteemed her fellow
creatures as members of the same family, and
as beings with whom she was appointed to act,
to suffer- and to sympathize. There was a
tender sensibility which could not see or
hear unmoved. She was a friend to the poor
The Lord had enabled her to do much in that
line 1t was ever her will and her pleasure to
serve Him and His cause. She abounded in
good works. J. B. L.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
rrnrzsTrr CORRESPONDENCE.

Dene4ctte, Pa, April 2ith, 1869
Enron ADVOCATE
see no just reasons, nor the least shadow
of an excuse for delinquents on this side of
the " ridge TO fail in paying up Immediately
the arreage of their paper, Many of the gem
tlemen delinquents have returned from the
lumber markets below /" flush with spondu
lix's having disposed of their lumber at an
enormous price, Is it possible they will be
unmindful of their duty now, towards the
printer With their pockets full of green.
backs, it is thought they will not require of
the printer such as was imposed upon a certain
western editor who was compelled to roam the
country through in search of g Tom Dick and
Harry - to get his pay, portion of which was
presented to him by one Of the delinquents, in
the shape of something of the sort of hoop
poles barrel slaves, an aged, and worthless
" cur " and an old rusty stove pipe at twenty
FIVE cents foot none of which was accepted.
some ofthe delinquents here would naturally
think it hard,' and exceedingly unjust, on the
part of those who owe them " trifes," should
they delay half as long as the printer has
waited for his pay, in squaring accounts so
much less than the printers bill. Mr.. Editor,
there is not one of your subscribers. in Elk
County but what has the means to pay for his
paper no matter what the circumstances are in
which he may be placed, all are able to pay
the printers fee,--yes ten times the amount,
and not know themselves the worse of it..
Excuses are rroundless-the " can't the " eXi.
gencys" &c won't answer for excuses now
offered, nor even at any other time.
Enclosed find - dollars the amount OF
- indebtedness to the Adcocdte for this
year, credit him with the same. 1t is hoped
that all delinquents who have spark of the
principle of an honest man within them viii
comply Immediately with the printers request
And obey the positive injunction of the great
teacher, g Do unto others as she would thai
others should do unto you"
Truly Yours, J. B. L.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
Buffalo and Washington Rail Rod,

General Rail Road Convention, to be
composed of Delegates from New York Mary
land, Washington City, and the Counties of
Blair, Huntingdon, Centre, Mexican, Cam eron
and Elk, in this State, favorable TO the St.
Marys route for the Buffalo and Washington
Rail Road, will be held in the borough Of St.
Mary's, on Wednesday, Nay 10, 1869. The
citizens aloag the route of this proposed road
are requested to send delegates. Prominent
Railroad men from all parts of the country are
expected, and grand time is anticipated.
BY order Of Committee
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

WHARs THE BARN pa rural
lawyer, whom we shall designate as Squire
Jovial. once had an important case in a
country court, and the decision depended
entirely on the way the jury would regard
the testimony of one lady. He lost the
case, because the fair witness swore posi-.
lively to an occurrence which she wit.
messed at the distance of several rods,
although there were several persons that
saw nothing whatever OF it. The old
Squire looked rather blue when the jury
brought in their verdict, hut revenged him-
self by rising and telling the court story
: Of a lady he once knew" who was very
near sighted, but always declared her eye
sight to be excellent Accordingly, one
day neighbor stuck a darning needle IN
the side of the barn, and placing her on
the opposde side of the road, asked her il
she could see it. 20 yes" replied the
old lady, " can see the needle easy but
whdr's the barn
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
AGENTS FOR THE ADVOCATE.

The following named persons are authorized
agents for the Adv6cate-to receive subscrip-
tions, advertising or Job work, take pay there
for and give receipts.
Wilcox.-A. T. ALDR1cH, ]. L. BRowY.
Kane.-FRANK W. Niece.
Johnsonsburg. rg.--lsAAC FAGAN.
st, Marys.-CHAs. MoVEAH.
Cenirevlle.-HoMER 3. LEACH. Maj. BURKE
Caledonia.-W. =. SMITH, B. A. WEED.
Bennezette.-,JonN c. BARD, j. ". BRowN.
Shawmut. t.-JouN FARnEa.
Spring Creek.-A. W. IRWIN.
Highland d-LEvI ELLoTHoppr.
Horton.-D. c. OYSTER, n, NJ. BRocKwAY.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
Sperial 3lptises.
s. D. HOWE,
Sole Proprietor, N. Y.

A New REMEDY IN CoNsUMpTIoN.-A
Physician who had Consumption for several
years, with frequent bleedings of the lungs
cured himself with medicine unknown to
the profession, when his case appeared hope
less. He is the only physician who has used
it in his own person, or who has any knowledge
of its virtues and he can ascribe the degree
of health he now enjoys to nothing but tn :
use of his medicine; and nothing but utter
despair and entire extinction of all hope of
recovery, together with want of confidence
in all others induced him to hazard the exper-
iment. To those suffering with any disease
of the lungs he proffers a treatment he con-
fdently believes will eradicate the disease
Price Sl.5O per bottle, or SSa half dozen,
sent by express. Send for a circular or call
on Dr.. L. BoYLsTON JACKSON, No. $50, North
Tenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Tmay30.6S
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

A CARD TO TIE LADIES.-Dr. Dupon-
IA cos GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS
Tor females. lnfallible in correcting irreg
ularil'es, Removing DISTINCTIONS of the
Month y Turn, from whatever cause, aud
always successful as preventive. One Pill is
dose. Females peculiarly situated or those
supposIng themselves so, are cautioned against
using these Pills while in that condition.
lest they invite miscarriage, after which ad-
monition the Proprietor assumes no re-
spOnsibility, although their mildness would
prevent any mischief to health tferwise
the Pills are recommen ded as a Most Invalu-
able Remedy for the alleviation of those
suffering from any irregularities whatever,
as well as prevent an increase of family
when health will not permit it; quieting the
nerves and bringing back the rosy color of
health " TO the cheek of the most delicate.
Full and explicit directions accompany
each box. Price 81 per box boxes, S5.
Sold in Ridgway, Pa, by G. G. Messenger,
Druggist, sole agent for Ridgway. Ladies, by
sending him 81 to the Ridgway P. o. can
have the Pills sent (confideatially) by mail to
any part of the country, ree of postage
Sold also by Swayne & Reynolds, st. Mary S,
and by one Druggist in every village in the
Union.
s. D. HOWE,
my2 '6S-ly. Sole Proprietor, N. Y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

ADyIcEs from st. Joseph, Michigan, fruit
region state that according to the present
prospects there will be a larger crop of
peaches, apples, pears, plums, grapes and
berries than of any preceding year. The
peach crop promises to be at least double that
of last year.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

TmE latest fashion in hats for young men
takes the form of sort of skull
cap, with brim to it made of sky blue cloth.
II colorcd hats are to be in vogue, why not
ldopt green as the favorite color 1t is
tgrceah'e to the eye, and would in many in
Of the wearcr.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
Gin aud ghert- -9rou cSt'uye.
]. s. BORDWELL, NJ. u.
ECLECTIC PEAY F9tF.J.H.

Nhe word eclectic means Ia chossc or So
i lect medicines from the ,lif' rere
schools of medicine; using remedies lat are.
safe, and discarding from prac,ice all ne,s,-
cines that have an injurious etiec' on the sys-
TEN, such as mercury, anlimc ~, lead. co.,.
per, &c.
lay aside the lance-t'.e Nd hloo.lrefrc.,,
reaucer or depleter, and rqua!se s,he c,gculs,
non and restore the system 70 its harurA.l
state py alternatives and tCnfes. shah here,>
after give pa;ticular attention to chraaIc dis
eases, such as Rheumatism, Byspep%ia, LIVER
complaint, Catarrh, Neuralgia diseases Of the
,,ihroa', urinary organs, and all diseases pecu-
har to females, sc.
CATARRH treat with new instrument Of
a late invention, which cures every ease,
TEETH extracted without rain.
Office and residence South ef the Jail II
Centre ST. Office hours feGl TO Sa. m Ia
TO lp. m; 6 to Z p. m,
Dec, 23'67.-ly, ]. S. DORpWELL.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

MONTANA editor, describing young lady
from New York, says she is " all sorts of a
lovely girl sharp as a frosty morning. full of
tricks as deer, and as happy as a whole lock
of snow birds"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

THE Legislature of Illinois has passed law
possess their own earnings, and to sue for the
same in their own name, free from the inter-
ference Of husband of his creditors.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

FRANKLIN county farmer writes to his
paper that he cured his daughter of the Gre
clan bend by pouring water her and then
laying her out in the sun until she warped back
arnin.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

A DoUBLE-ENDED locomotive is the last rail
way invention. 1t has no tender, but carries
water i'll tank over the boiler and coal in n
box in the rear of the furnace. 1t has trucks
and COW catchers at each end and runs with
equal felicity either direction.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
1. O. g. T.

The Regular meetings Of Ridgway Lodge.
No. 256, held every Wednesday evening at
their Lodge Room.
W. C. TINGLE, Secy.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

New STorB.-G. G. Messenger has got
nicely settled i'll his new store which, by the
way, is one of the best arranged and most
convenient Drug stores to be found anywhere
MIR. NJ. always keeps full assortment of
Drugs and Medicines, and can be strictly re.
lied upon in putting up prescriptions. He has
always on hand a fine assortment of fancy
articles, &C., &c.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

A LADY went out with her little boy and girl,
purchasing the former a little rabber balloon.
which escaped him and went up in the air.
The girl, seeing tears in his eyes, said {:
Never mind, Neddy, when you die and go
up to Heaven, you'll dit it,"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

MARRIED couples resemble pair of
shears" said Sydney Smith, $50 joined
that they cannot be separated, often moving
in opposite directions, yet always Furnishing
anyone who comes between them"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

WOODS HOUSEHOLD ADvooATE.-We have
received specimen copies of this paper, and
cheerfully recommend it to our readers.
Published by S. S. WOOD, P. 0. Building,
NeWburgh, n. Y. Send five cents for a speci-
men copy.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

Mrs. ]. C. HoUK has just returned from a
visit to the eastern cities, bringing with her by
far the finest lot of millinery goods ever offered
in this market. Her unequaled taste in the
selection of articles in her line is we'll known,
but if this was not the case, no one could step
into her shop over the store of r. S. Gillis and
witness the display of Gloves of bonnets," f"
hats, ribbons. laces, edgings &C., and come
away unconvinced of her fitness to order to
the cravings of the fair sex after the things
wherewith to adorn their beauty. If you
wish only to feast your eyes, be sure you
leave your money at home, otherwise you will
certainly have to experience the self-condem-
nation of having yielded to temptation.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

TAKE NoTIcE.-Persons are requested not
to take the cup from the pump-stock of Derby
and Ross, which isput there for the accomoda.
tion of the public.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

TIE Cuban flag is a red triangle with q
white star in the centre, and five tripes alternate
blue and white.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

NLw PRoPRiEToR.-Mr Schram. the new
proprietor of the Hyde House, has thoroughly
repaired and refurnishel .he building, and i,
keeping an excellent hotel. He is admirably
fitted for the position.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

Tns editor of the Cameron Co. Press in re
cent issue says: We never saw medicine
that has given such universal satisfaction as
the Macamoose"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

TnE surest way to obtain the .4dcocate is to
subscribe and pay for ito depend upon beg
ging 1t, is somewhat uncertain.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

New GooDs.-Powcll & Kline are receiving
an impense stock of goods. Call and ex.
anime their goods and you will be sure to pur-
chase.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

YOUNG lady in California broke her neck
while resisting the attempt of young man to-.
kiss her. a fearful warning
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

THE TASNERY.-The work on the new tannery
Eas\been commenced, and is progressing finely
We shall speak more at length of this great
pub. improvement In a future issue of the
Adr cate.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
car Time at EeidgtUay.


Stated meetings of Elk Lodge will be
held al their hall on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
J. X. WIIITMORE, Sec'y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

Ny wfe's choice, and the whole family pre-
fer it, Mrs. s. A. Allen's Improved (new
stylei Hair Resterer or Dressing lin one bottle. }
Every Druggist sells it. Price one dollar.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

REMOVED. D.-H. S. Thayer, has moved into
the store formerly occupied by Messenger, and
is receiving large stock of new goods.
The Post Office is still kept in the old place,
and the new Post Master is doing business of
the Office to the entire satisfaction of the pub-
lie.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

SAKE says in his new lecture Laws, like
sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion
as we know how they are made
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

r. r. MEEETING.-Our readers will not
forget the Rail Road Meeting at st. Marys, on
Wednesday of next week.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

COUNTY SUPERlYTENDEA T.-The school di-
rectors elected, on Tuesday last, Mr. George
Walmsley, of St. Marys County Superintendent,
and raised bis salary to six hundred dollars
per annum.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

MANY deer, tired of the despotsm of
monarchy in Canada have fed into Vermont
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

rIEND in human shape, exciting his venom
in western paper, says that Olive Logan :
countenance d" beams with intelligence and two
warts"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
. ERSEY HOUSE,
IN CENTKEvlLLE, Elk Co., Pa.
II. j. LEACH, Proprietor.

Thankful for the patronage heretoior so
libcrally bestowed upon him, the new pro
prietor, hopes, by paying strict attention to
the comfort ard convenience of guests, to
merit continuance of the same.
vln20ly.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

party of Gypsies with some three o. four
wagons and number of horses passed
through this place the other day. Look out
for them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07
LOOK HERE! !
CENTREVlLLE TiM-GHOP.

CENTREVlLLE TiM-%HOp.
TOHN WAPLE desires to make known
81 to the citizens of Centrrvlle anl the
surrounding country that he has taken the
shop formerly occupied by K, j. M"o,cy. on
"McCauley's Corner" in Ccntrcy.lie. and
that he hopes by paying strict artnuIiou 10
his business and the wants of his customers
to merit their patronage in III, inc. He viii
Keap on hand large and well selected assori-
ment of
Gin aud Sheet 9rom Sii'aye,
of his own manufacture, which he will warrant
to be of the best quality. His stock consists
of everything that is useful in The tlnware lina
about house.
L ask a fair trial, and if ms wor. docs
not give satisfaction, my CUSTOM IS viii not be
obllged to take it, JOuS MAPLE.
sepl6:tf
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

AYERS AMERICAN ALMANAC, for 1869 has
been received by Powell & Kline, Agents, for
delivery gratis, to all who call for it. This
number contains proofs to show that some of
he stars have exhis ed for sixty millions of
years. We had not supposed such proof posi-
bic, but the Doctor gives it in shape which
seems indisputable. His witt:cisms have long
made his book acceptable his medical advice
makes it indispensable to families, and now lie
adds The most startling problems of abstract
science to his attractions. n23ml.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

The dying embers of the year, Septem-
Der, November and December.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

jon PRINTING of every description doAe
promptly at this Office, and in style un-
equalled in this section Of the State. Entire
satisfaction guaranteed.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

WHEN should a musician be punished
as coun.erfeiter {? When he produces
flse notes
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

III F. C. KRUMME, NJ. D.,
/ 4 Physician and Surgeon, Ridgway Ell
Co. Pa Office above store of r. G.. Gillis
Office hours from to 10A. NJ. and 6 to z
Nj. v1nStf
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

TATTLERs AND SLhNDERERs.-It is "more
in sorrow than in anger " tnt We speak of tn =
above class. Every town is cursed with few
Of this like whose only visable occupation
seem TO be the preparing of black list where.
in all the matrimonial, social and political
gossip is set down with marginal notes of bit
ter and false invective. JHst imagine, dear
reader the mouthlings o: some Of these idle
tattlers and slanderers put in print: " They
s'y that Mr. B. is to be married to Miss S. (:
well pity her, for he drinks terribly" " Yes,
and they say bad things of her." " Don't care
anything about her," &C., on 10 the end of
the chapter until their victims name is as Back
as the devils of hell. Contempt of such
grnceicss creatures should know no bounds,
and no words can express its ininity. What
punishment they deserve we cannot know,
but as sure as eternal justice reigns they
will receive retributiOn in proportion to the
magnitude Of their offense against the law of
God and the interest of injured humanity.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-07

Few people have an idea of the extent
OF California The State is 700 miles
long, about 200 wide. San Francisco
aud Sacramento together have population
Of about 10000. leaving about 800, 900
population for this vast area of country
as large as all New England and New
York and Pennsylvania together-an area
large enough and rich enough to sustain
population Of 30,000,000. 1t would make
large sized European kingdom The
State will have 100000 bushels of
wheat to spare, which will bring in from
Sl8,O00,O0O to 20,000,000. The wool
clip is larger than ever before. The vint-
age promises to be the best ever gathered.
Twenty-Five million grape vines are in
bearing, and new vineyards are the order
Of the day. The State has just begun its
network of railroads, soon to be con-
nected by the long spider thread across the
continent.