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The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-14

CHINESE LABOR Chinese labor in
Louisiana has not proved successful. Most
of the coolies soon become worthless and
dangerous. In several instances they at
tempted to murder oversecrs, and plant
er in Terrebonne parish had to kill one
Chinaman and wound another in self de-
fence. The only planter who got along
with them was one who treated them
roughly and made them afraid of him.
Most Of the Chinese have drifted out of the
state.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-14

SAN FRANCISCO. A new street pavement
has been tried in San Francisco. 1t is
called hydro-carbolized brick" and is
made of bricks ola soft, porous nature,
which are boiled in coal tar, which renders
them tough and nearly as hard us granite.
A road bed is made by dwelling the sand
and packing it with water. A layer of
prepared brick is then laid llatwise, each
brick being dipped in boiling tar as it is put
down. This is OVERLAND by second course
of prepared brick placed close together
edgcwse, each brick dipped as before.
The nterstices are then filled with boiling
tar, ard the whole covered with a thin
layer OF screened gravel. The cost is about
thirty six or thirty-seyen cents per square
foot
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-14


TO tie Edit0r Of tie FresS and Times =
My attention has just been directed to a
statement published in some Vermont pa
pers that | have tailed. viii you be good
enough to announce in your next issue that
this report is utterly untrue. have not
failed, and do not expect to fail, for the
simple reason that | have property ample to
pay all | owe and have something left, 1t
is true my property in Vermont has been
attached by a man who, without any right
seeks to held me for the debt of his own
son, not one d0lldr Of rhich do ore, On.
an HaJle for. And this man, in
stead of attempting Ia enforce his claim
against me here in NeD York, where live,
and have ample property to answer to any
judgment which he or any one else might
recover against me, goes to Vermont and
without Judgment SEXES my property and
subjects me TO expense, annoyance and
false Qt not malicious) reports calculated
to do me great injury at such a time as
this, and why? Simply because the laws of
your State permit it, while the laws of
New York require him to first establish his
cIdim by obtaining judgment, before he can
seize property. have no fears of the re-
suit of this suit, and even should it go
against me | can pay it and not fail either
a. w. GRIswoLD.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-14
The Goodrich Murder.

LIVELY LUCETTR MEYERS.
Lucctte Meyers in Raymond street Jail
tells contradictory stories as fast as she can
obtain hearers. One day she gives graphic
descriptions Of the murder of Goodrich,
and tells how Roscoe and Beach did the
work under her own eye. Then she denies
all she has said, and allirms that she never
said so. Some of the police say that she is
the biggest liar that ever lived others say
that she knows more than she will tell.
Tuesday she wrote a letter denying the
story that she told on the previous day.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-14

VETERINARY DR. +. c. Wilkinson's
Great English Cough Powders, for Horses
only. A sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Swelling
OF the Glands, Sore Throat, Epidemic, Catarrh,
Horse All, and all diseases OF the Throat and
Lungs.
nee from poisonous Drugs. Prepared by f. &.
WILKINSON, Veterinary Surgeon, ClaTemont,
n, H. For sale by G.. =. WING, agent for Rut-
iahu ana vicinity Oct20d4w
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a Gard.

The following rcGutation appears in the
Burlington Free Press amt Times, and hav-
ing given currency TO the reported failure,
we now take pleasure in publishing the de-
mini
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-14
Al AsIlMUNs
\ FULL LINE or MILLINERY CHEAPER
THAN EVER.


Fel' Ilatsi IN all shapes at CO...
velvet Hats ~ &c worth si.O).
Trimmed llals-u handsome assortment at
popular prices.
Long PluinGs IN all lengths, shades ana prices.
SIR Velvet and Nelveteen.
Torquolse SIX ana satlns, in all shades, cut
Ladies' Merlno Vests at BE. s5c., 81 90 and up
wards worth &c. sl.O0 ana sl.25.
Ladies' Morlno Pants In all sizes, ut SEC;
Merno Shirts for children at &c, 20. 10, 50 and
upwards; sold elsewhere AZ 15c, 81, SOD and 70.
Union MerlnO suits, all Sizes, from 500 up
wards.
HAND MADE woRsTEDs,
IN ladies' Jackets, scarfs and leggngs Infants
hoods, caps, shoes and mlttens.
Long double Nub0s at J5c worth 15c.
FLANNEL Sacks for Infants, misses aud ladies'.
Alexander Kid Gloves IN all shades and Sizes
AZ slOD Two buttons, sl25 \ good kid. slight
y damaged, at 90.
LADIES UNDERGRADUATES
A full line, from the cheapest, upwards. An
elegant cnemlse, tucked and embroidered bo-
som, at sLoO Drawers, tucked and embroder-
I'd, sl.00. SlX-tucked skirt, sl.0O. Night robes,
corset covers and toilet jackets ut bargains
TIES! TIES!
An elegant assortment In all the latest styles
ana shades ut astonishing prices.
CoRsETs.
Elip-gore corscts in box only CSC sold else
Shlee's Imported woven b. c. corset at zoe.
Also Madame Foy's celebrated corset, laced on
the sides, at slG0
A large line OF Corsets kept const. ntly, at
saving Of 30 per cent.
Worstcd patterns OF all Kinds and designs.
\ full line at low fgurcs
Wooden hosiery for ladies' misses and children.
\ full line or gloves, guuntletS and mlttens.
Jcwelry, infants wear, wells and yelling, rib
bonS, ana flowers. Genuine Lubn's periunery
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G. $. TABOR, Moderator.
A. ID. SMITH. CLERK


The committee are happy to say that in a
large majority unanimity of feeling pre-
walls in the parish in reference to your set
Element among us. The doings Of this So
ciety VIII accompany this communication.
And now,
Dear Sir: Permit us personally and in
Dehaii OF the church which we represent to
express our earnest desire that YOU will ac-
cept OF our invitation to the pastoral office
among us and name an early day for ortli-
nation services
Praying that God will guide you to fa-
vorable decision, we subscribe ourselves in
behalf Of the church.
Your brethren IN Christ
James Mcclellan.
T. a. Broughton,
A. ID. Smith,
Committee Of the Church.
S. L. Griffith,
l.. $. Waldo,
j. Il. Tabor,
Committee of the Society.
To Mr. f. +. Wright.
REPLY AND ACCEPTANCE OF MIR. WRIGHT.
DANBY, Nov, 1878.
Brethren of the Church and friends of
the Society Your communication has
been received and duly considered. Hay-
ing been with you for the past fifteen
months, and feeling that we have had am
pie time and opportunity to become thereby
acquainted with each other, ! can sec that
1t VIII be for the advantage of the church
10 nave me ordained and installed if | am
to remain here longer Also, | feel that it
Will be much better for me, as then | shall
be qualified to perform the various rites of
the church.
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EALL AND WINTER TRADE, 1878.
w. w. MCCALL

Would say TO his numerous Old customers, and
the public generally, that he is now opening a
very fine stock Of WooLENS, and other piece
goods, adapted to the season, of the best quail
ity, which he Will make up to order IN the most
stylish, desirable and fashionable manner, at
prices which Will correspond with the times.
Customers leaving their orders with him need
have no scruples in regard to getting their
clothes cut to lit nicely. His long experience
warrants that. Alterations, one after another,
are perpleXing to a customer, and never suit
when done. Customers can avoid all such in
conveniences by calling at the old stand, OPP
posite the Depot, and get their garments cut
and made MS they should be; also cutting
done for others to make up.
oct29dtf W. W. MCCALL.
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BALL,
WARMERS HALL,

EAST WAIIINGFORD, VT.
THURSDAY EVENING, Nov. 9th, 1873.
Gentlemen with Ladies' are respectfully
invited.
FLOOR MANAGERS,
ELIAS STEWART, a. W. DIcKERMAN. CHARLES
FOSTER,
Music by HoLDEN'S FULL BAND No Cards.
Tickets $3.50. Nol2-d3W
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WRAPPING PAPER

MI M1,eichahts using printed wrapping viii do
well 10 consult us before ordering, AS we make
as low ngures as New York or Boston Houses,
ana give better accommodations IN asserting
freight. GLOBE PAPER co.
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HAND MADE woRsTEDs,

IN ladies' Jackets, scarfs and legglngs Infants
hoods, caps, shoes and mittens.
long double Nubias at 55c worth I5c
tiannel Sacks for Infants, misses and ladies'.
Alexander Kid Gloves IN all shades and Sizes
AZ fl.OD Two buttons sl25. \ good KID. slight
y damaged, at 5O,.
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CALL OF TIE CHURCH.

The undersigned, committee Of the
Congregational church of Christ, in Dan
by, Vt would respectfully submit to your
consideration, the following votes Of the
church. At regular meeting Of the Con-
gregational church, in Dandy, on the 1st
day of November, voted that the members
of this church On a large majority are en-
tirely satisfied with the piety, orthodoxy
and ministerial qualifications of Mr.. f. +.
Wright.
Voted, That Mr.. e. f. Wright be in
''edfed,' 'fnat" i5fGtGiT1eini James Mcclellan,
7 A Broughton and A ID Smith, be COM
mttee to communicate these votes to Mr.
Il. r. Wright, and to make other arrange
mcnts which may be necessary to carry out
the wishes of the church in relation to
these premises
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From the Special Reporter Of the Globe.
Ordination ana Installation of Rev
Z. z. Mright. nj Dnnby. w.

According to programme Rev. i. f.
Wright was duly ordained and installed
pastor of the Congregational church at
DANNY, on Tuesday, Nov. II. An ecclesias-
teal council was convened for this purpose,
and agreeable to letters mssive, at the
house of Deacon p. A. Broughton, which
was delayed until the arrival of the train
from the north at 1886 pm. The council
was organized by the election of Rev. p.
s. Pratt, moderator and Rev J. X. Will
liams scribe.
After prayer by the moderator it was
found the following churches were repre-
scented by pastor and delegate
Rutland -Rev J G Johnson, pastor Bro
L V N IIarwood, delegate.
Wallingford- Aldace Walker, pas
tor Bro G ID Childs delegate.
Pawlct-Rcv J + Aiken, pastor; Bro
w Monroe, delegate.
West Rutland-Rev X Williams, pas
tor Bro S w Boardman, delegate.
Dorsct-Rcv = Pratt, pastor; Rev w
N Kellogg, delegate.
Rev ii Ii Shaw of Manchester was also
present by invitation, as member of the
council.
The usual preliminary papers, containing
the call of the church, and acceptance by
the candidate were presented. After a
verbal statement respecting the pccuniary
support pledged by the society, the papers
were declared satisfactory and the council
proceeded to an examination of the candi-
date in respect to his theological belief and
christian experience. The examination
was conducted in an able manner, involv-
ing all the fundamental points connected
with the doctrines of the Evangelical
church, and the answers of the candidate
cvnced quite thorough knowledge OF
these various subjects.
After the examination it was voted that
the council he by itself. The examination
was declared satisfactory, and it was voted
that they proceed to the ordination ser
vices at seven o'clock.
Voted, after the ordination services, tht
council he dissolved.
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ORDER OF EXERCISES.

The following order of exercises were
arranged in consultation with the candi-
date:
/. Reading results of council by the
scribe.
2. Introductory services by Rev. ii II
Shaw and Rev. j w Bennett
B. Ordination sermon by Rev } G john
son.
T. Ordination prayer by Rev. p $ Pratt
g. Charge to pastor by Rev. Aldacc
Walker, ID. d.
6. Right hand of fellowship, Rev. J f
Aiken.
Z. Address to the people, by Rev. p 5
Pratt.
8. Bencdiction by pastor, Rev. + f
Wright.
The council then adjourned, TO meet at
the church at 7 o'clock.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-12-25
MY LOVE.
EY GERALD MASSEY.

No jewelcd beauty i my love,
Yet in her earnest face
There, such world Of tenderness,
She needs no other grace.
Her smiles aud voice around my life
In hight aud music Irvine.
And dear. Oh. very dear Ia me
l. this sweet love Of mine.
Oh joy to know there's one fond heart
Beats ever true 20 me:
Ii sets mine leaping like Tyre,
In sweetest melody.
Nv soul upsprings, deity!
TO hear her voice divine.
And dear, oh. very dear TO me
T. this sweet love Of mine.
II ever have sighed for wealth,
Twas AL for her ! trow;
And il | win Fame's Nic.or-wreath,
I'll Irvine il on her brow.
There may be forms more beautiful,
And souls Of SUMMER shine.
But none, oh, none 30 dear TO me
As this sweet loye Of mine.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-12-25

An undecided fellow courted lady
for twenty-eight years and then mar
ried her. She turned ont TO be per.
feet virago. but died in two years after
the wedding. "Now;" said he. in self
congratulating tone, "see what have
escaped by a long courtship.
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>s,lrwic CliA, h insas.
advance Grange, Eagle Township.
e CRAWFORD, sec'y., scdgwick City.
.Nianescah Grange /" --Ninnescah Township.
T. McCLrNG, Master.
J.F. SUMMERS, Soc'y., tear Water.
yosemite Grange, Ohio Township,
W. II. BArGnMAS, Master.
T.. +. BERTRAND, sec'y., Wichita.
! u. York, Master.
FRANK MCKAY, scc'y., Wichita.
"vailcy Grange, ''-hechi township.
T.. A.. THoMFIoN, Master.
JonS WARD, Scc'y., Wichita.
"Gem Grange, Park TOWNSHIP Att,
H. c. RAuLow, scc'y., Park CITY.
.sPark Grange Park Township.
ions l.. LiaMEHNAN, Master.
C. :. ZiNNEr.NAN, seo'y., Sedgwick
..Delano Grange, '-Delano Township
-IonS BoND, Master.
GE KlEhrArRcK, src'y.,
''waco Cran.c, MADISON Township.
J. \. NELSON, Master
DO wnIsox, sec'y.
IS c. SMITH, Master
j. LESTER, Sec'y., sedgyick
.Union Cianse, - Union Township
{ r. HYDE, Master.
OF. TAYrR, sec'y.. Eldridge.
.'Pl-asant View Grange Union Township.
h X. TUcKER, Master.
J. j. EEcKER, scc'y., Drlano.
'Clarion Grange"
{. \, NASNrss, Master.
). j. BowEEs, Src.--Clarion.
.'oro Grange, Near Ten Mile Post
NJ 4. EALrII, Master.
J. X RALru, Sec'y., Wichita.
"sttica Grange, Near Jainesburg.
j G.. VALENTINE, Master.
II SHEET. Scc'y
'.ockford Grange
HrGu FORMER, Master.
A. C Burn, secretary.
Harmony Grange, Union Township,
EDGAR A. DORSEY, Master,
GEO. VI. SrEESRoD, sec y, Eilrlge.
''G-ant Grange, ''--Grant Township.
o. g. JACOBS, Master.
IL. DEaiSG, Secretary, Wichita.
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OBJ dQiebita Gaglt.
r,..,i ss...ay # o.sa weak, i.a ,.s r.sis s,ssi
GRANGE DEPART Nj EN- T.
COUNTY COUNCIL, p. Of H.-wichita,
EP THOMPSON. Master.

JOHN l.. ZIMMERMAN. Secretary.
Scd.wick City, Kansas
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j. l.. ZIMMERMAN, speri. ! Deputy, *: $. G.,
>elrwic CliA, insas.
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RAILROADS.

Completed from ATCHiSON TO GRA-
NADIA. Colorado.
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This is the natural home for cattle.
From early spring until the middle of
October or the first of November the
herds of farmers aud stock raiser's
wander leisurcly through the green
nutritious grasses that brush their
sides i'm opeu meadows that are bound
less. growing fat and producing their
kind. The abundant grasses, pure wa
tiers and warm climate render this por-
ton of Kansas Tie finest stock country
probably in the known world. The
corn crop is safe before the raias cease.
and after that time the grass cures
upon the ground and makes natural
hay, retaining much of its nutritious
qualities. which serves as a perennial
pasture for stock. The fall and winter
seasons. which east of the Missouri
are marked by the prevalence OF cold
rains and chilling storms so TRYING 10
stock. here are marked by dry and
bracing weather. Occasional storms.
in which light. dry snow is drifted and
wreathcd apon the surface, occur. dur
ing which the farmer will feel called
upon to shelter and feed his stock.
Thus this country is specially adapted
for sheep and stock-raising in conjuuc-
ton with grain growing, and must UNI
doubtediy soor become a great source
of supply of beef and mutton to the
eastern markets. Thousands of tons
of hay can be had for the cutting at a
cost of as to IS cents per ton, which
can be used for making sheds for cat
tie for shelter during our short winter
of two or three months. Fortunes are
being made and will be made in the
raising of stock in this valley.
Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1873-06-28

/ of failure There Is not II State 20
the Eastern sids of the Rocky noun
tsins which would produce fair wheat
crop with so small an amount of rain
as that which has fallen this year on
the wheat fields of California. This
dry season has served further to de-
monstrate the fact that with al draw
ba eks this is the best wheat State in
he Union.
We note in his connections prsbs-
lie increase IN the loyal consumption OF
wheat, barley and oats. growing out o:
the fact that the pastures dried mp
earlier this easoa than usual, and that
even now the pinch is felt among
.raziers who are hunting for pastures
in the mountains and 10 all the remote
valleys of the interior. More than the
usual amount Of grain will be consumed
this wear in order 20 carry the cattle
over IN tolerable condition to the
next rainy season. The prices of sheep
and cattle are falling rapidly. Even lat
cattle have touched low figure, while
the owners of stock cattle, wnose pas
lures have failed. will be at the mercy
oi buyers, or must make considerable
outlay to carry their stock over.
All these facts tend to harden the
local Market for grain. while the effect
of an increased foreign demand would
be even more palpable. There are no
evidence just now of weak and fall
ing grain market
Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1873-06-28

merely because the water, by gravIta-
tion, seeks he lowest outlet. It is a
general rule ia drainage that drains
draw water from distances in proper.
tlon to their depth. A well, therefore,
operates as very deep drain. No
wafer will be found near il, without
diggin9 to the level Of the water in the
we'll The we'll drains all the soil in
its ne ghtorhood Whatever huld per.
neates the >oii-teaa- toward the we'll.
and the problem is whether the soil
through which it passes from vaults
and sinks md stables, has capacity to
purify it on the way, So that it Is fit tor
daily family use"
No person of any sense will erect
new dwelling without attending to
this important matters, and no one
ought TO occupy All old one u single
season without making a thorough ex.
animation Into lis sanitary condition,
and removing all prot able or possible
causes Of disease Health is worth a
great amount of care for its preserva-
ton; aud thorough investigation of
the condition of ones home should be
made every year. The Spring is the
I ime to do il. and to remove all causes
OF disease y Observer.
Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1873-06-28

price will be obtained for it. Last yer
farmers could not have received on an
average more than 81, rs for their wheat,
out of which had to be taken the cost OF
culture. The coming harvest year they
will obtain at least 40 cents per GENITAL
more for it. This will be equivalent
to the sum of 100000 added to
their annual profits, aud will nearly
double the profits Of last year, They
will consequently be in position to
buy, and their purse strings being
opened, to buy freely. The addition
of six millions to the yearly amount Of
purchasers may not look very large. but
it makes a greater difference than ct
FIRST apparent. besides it will be realty
more than doubled, inasmuch as the
money which was spent last year in
paying old debts, will be appropriated
this year to the purchase of new goods.
The improvement will extend through
every branch and channel of trade,
money will flow more freely, industries
and manufactures be revived, and tne
work of binding up this city will pre-
ceed more brisky than ever. II is salts
factory to be able to predict prosper
Gus trade year, more especially when it
is recolIected that prospects were never
more gloomy than fortnight ago. -
Son Francisco Commerce.
Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1873-06-28
OUR RULES

We buy or sell only on commits i@sinn-ehnrsing
- per centage for the amount which the prop
eriy is sold or traded. for our services, due
when the contract of sale trade is made
We will introduce purchasers to the owners If
the property. ard leave them free to make the
best bargain hey can, without any interference
on our part
We pay all advertising expenses. depending
on our commission, when a sale ,raie is
made
We show all property. whore within reach, or
rive letters of introduction 10 reiable parties
living near who will showit
All letters Of Inquiry promptly and fully
>wered
Wcbave many applications from good, prompt
paying men who will pay Il per centfor money.
and give first class personal "r real estate securi
ty,apd pay all the expenses attending making out
the papers. &c. Parties hav'pg nouey - loan
will do well t" apply To us he faro placing 1t else
where We charge the lenders nothing for our
services the borrowers pay Us Entire Sailslac-
ton given regarding the securities.
Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1873-06-28
THE COMMERCItL OUTLOOK

Pending the end of one and the be
ginning of another harvest yesr, it is in
California beginning to be far more
natural to take Il review of the situa-
ton than to the end Of the calendar
year, fur during many seasons past the
hopes o: the merchant have been bound
Up with those of the farmer, and during
the coming year they will be still more
50 The Spring trade having proved
unsatisfactory the hopes OF all are
crntered in the Fall trade. We be-
iieve that there wilt be a good Fall
trade and for the following reasons. In
1872, the good Wheat crop came after
a period Of unwanted i'll luck for the
agriculturall>t. one too, that had lasted
FOR TWO or three years. During that
time the money IN the farmers pockets
bad been continually draining out OF ii,
and 1872, found the majority of them
in dchs-many with their farms, etc.
mortgagcd The year of plenty, 1872
came to them ike a Godsend-it showed
an unusual WELD aud it was on oil hands
cxpected that no business year had
ever been seen Ike it iu California be-
fore.
In anticipation immense quantities
of goods were ordered, and it was ex-
pectcd that they would sell like hot
cakes They did not, hence the reac-
ton came. The spectators forgot that
the farmers had TO clear off their old
Indebtedness before they xould incur
any new, and that having paid up old
scores for couple of years. they would
not have much ready money left with
which to make new purchases, This
however was SO, and tau ght by the. ex-
perience of few years they did not
incur many rev debts. Nevertheless
the imported goods were landed. paid
duties, and were distributed to country
merchaots on the usual terms. The
latter were NIT able to dispose of them,
or disrosing of them could not be paid
sufficiently soon to settle M accounts
regularly with the merchants of this
city. The latter finding this to be the
case thought it much better to keep
their goods in warehouse than to sell
them without q return. This combined
with the large export of gold and silver
coin and bullion has produced an usual
depression IN business which has now
lasted for we'll nigh half year. Will
it pass away This is the question that
hundreds of thousands are now asking
themselves. We have before stated
our belief that it will. The crop this
year, predictions to the contrary, not
withs,anding, will be fully as large as
it was hast year, and much better