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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-17
VIRGINIA.
POLITICS II LOUISA CoUNTY-oPPosI-
TON TO J. AMBLER SMITH.


At a conference of the Republicans of
Louisa, held at Louisa Courthouse, Va, on
the 18th day of July, 1874, for the purpose of
deyising plans for the approaching contest,
George W. Trice was elected chairman, and G.
D. N. Hunter secretary; whereupon the meet
ing proceeded to business.
Speeches were made by Hon. +. NJ. Perkins,
B. F. Chisholm, J. W. Poindexter and others,
denouncing the Hon. J. Amber Smith for the
course taken by him in the Forty-tkird Con-
gress, and asserting that, should he be so for
tunate as TO be renominated for Congress, they
would stump Louisa county in opposition to
him.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted: That the Republicans Of Louisa will
assemble in mass convention at Louisa Court
house on the first Saturday in September, for
the purpose of nominating delegates to the
Congressional convention, to be held on the
10th of September, 1874, in the city of Rich
mond, to nominate & Congressman for the
Third district Of Virginia; also, to nominate a
candidate for clerk Of the Circuit and County
Courts of Louisa county.
Mr.. ]. W. Poindexter offered the following:
That copy of the proceedings be sent to the
editors OF The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, Evsn-
ing State Journal and National Nsls Era.
On motion Of F. N. Perkins, the conference
adjourned.
GEO. W. TRIcE, Chairman.
e. ID. M. HUNTRR Sepretarv
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MERCHANTSLINEoF STEAMSHIPS

WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK.
ne, h1ssreaILer the hne steamships Il. q: hNIGhI ana
J0hN GIBSON will make regular WEEhL1
IklPS BETWEEN NEW YORK, ALEXANDRIA
WASHINGTON and GEORGETOWNi As folloWs;
Leave New York from Pier % East River every sat
urdAy at p. m. Leave Georgetown every Friday
al q. m; and Alexandria the same day Allm n.
FOR tull Information apply 70 R. P. A. DESHAM,
agent ONCE and wharf, % Water street, George-
new 9rk avenue. ]. W. THOmfs0Ni
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NO ONE NEED BE SHORT on MONEY

since IL can be procured on cOllateTals to any
amount at less than half the usual rates, at X.
Eulton's, No. SIS Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
Vania avenue. Money can there be obtained on
all kinds Of personal property, while for those who
have enough and to spare Of the "1lthly luore''
there is displayed . fine assortment Of gold and
silver watches, diamonds, musical instruments,
sewing machines. and vast assortment o: other
articles which selling ut almost one-hslf what
they can be bought for elsewhere.
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OFFICE Of THE FREEDMEHiS SAVINGS
AND TRUST COMPANY

WASHINGTON, d. c., July Is, 1874.
Depostors in the above company are respect
fully requested to bring or send their pass books
to the office or the company, No. 1909 Pennsylvania
avenue, AT the earliest practicable moment, that
they may be verified and properly balanced.
BY order Of the COmmlssioners.
q. W. STlcKNEY, Aetuary.
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scHESCK's SEA WEED TONIC.


In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethargy produced by the
heat takes away the desire Tor wholesome food,
and frequent perspiratlons reduce bodily energy,
particularly those suffering from the effects Of de-
bilitating diseases. In order TO keep q natural
healthful activity OF the system, we must resort
to artificial means. For this purpose Sehenck's
Sea Weed Tonic is very efectual. A few doses
will create an appetite and give fresh vgor to the
eneryRted body. For dyspepsia It is invaluable.
Many eminent physicians have doubted whether
dyspepsia can be permanently cured by the drugs
which are generally employed for that purpose.
The Sea Weed Tonic in Its nature is totally diff
ferent from such drugs. 1t contains no corrosive
minerals or acids; in fact, il assists the regular
operations Of nature and supplies her deficiencies.
The tonic in its nature so much resembles the
gastric Juice that 1t is almost identical with that
fluid. The gastric juice is the natural solvent
which, in healthy condition Of the body, causes
the food to be dlgesed. and when this juice is not
excreted in sufficient quantities indigestion, with
all its distressing symptoms, follows. The Sea
Weed Tonic performs the duty Of the gastric
juice when the latter is deficient. Sehenek's Sea
Weed Tonic sold by all druggists.
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WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may have by
using daily THURsToN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow
der. Price, rs and 50 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, son, glossy hair, all desire It, all
may have II by constant use Of THoNPsoN's Pc
made Optime. Price, rs and 30 cents per bottle.
LIGHT-CoLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not soiled. JoUvEN's inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner
Will renovste them thoroughly. Price, Is cents
per bottle. All sold BY druggists and fancy deal
ers.
WELLS MAcHINEsPREAD STRENGTHENING
PLAsTKRs. whenever Q plaster Is needed, are IN
riYalled. Price, 20, Is, and 30 cents each.
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INnrRER nIKnRnE

In the Special Term yesterday Joseph MeIn-
tosh filed his bill seeking divorce from Jane
McIntoch, who, he charges, has deserted him
for one George Cole. The case will be tried in
November next.
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STicKxEY, Aetuary.


Good butter, Is cents per pound; best roll but.
ter. 90 cents per pounds best print, s. cents per
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WNIN AND IRON AWNING
"A - FRAMES FOR STORES,

Ga Louisiana avenue.
Awnings Tor Stores, Public Buildings, hoteis,
fIlvate Residences. Iron Frames for stores AZ iAe
Flags and Compromising Tents for sale or rent.
Agent for the Improved MildeH-proof Awning
Goods. mis-
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PROPOSALS.
JP0SGLS FOR SUPPLIES.

% Broadway, n. Y. JuIy 10, 1874
Proposals, sealed and Endorsed On envelope,
Bid for Supplies Advertised will be received az
this office until u O'Clock. 91th instant, for the
following supplies OF the best quality, to be deiy4
cred free Of expense, at the Navy Yard. New York
on or before the LIST OF November next. or IN such
quantities and at such times may BE- required By
The Commanding Officer Of the Station, subject to
the usual inspection, viz:
BUREAU OF EQUIPMENT AND RECRUIT
ING.
1000 tens OF Steamer Anthraclts Coal.
The right Is reserved TO rrjsct any all bids that
may not be deemed advantageous to the Govern
ment.
Responsible security required for the prompt and
faithful delivery within the time specified.
Blank forms will be furnished At this office, and
bids opened at the hour above named when parties
interested are invited TO be present.
GEORGE T.. CUTTER,
Pay Director, U. 5. Navy.
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CITY ITEMS.
FRAUD LOVES AsHINING MARK.

A great medicine is always 3 target for fraud.
Shallow cheats, without the talent to originate
anything useful, or the decency to permit an
article Of superior excellence to perform its mis-
sion, without striving to turn dishonest penny
by attempting to substitute trash in its place. arc
now engaged in initiating and eounterfeiting
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the most popular
tonic and restorative in the civilized world. A
brood OF local bitters. mixtures Of damaged drugs
with worse liquor, has cropped out all over the
country. Although the sales Of these pernIelous
slops are too Insignificant to affect the interests
OF staple remedy it seems . duty to warn the
public against them. The color of the true
specific may be simulated, but its cures of dys-
pepsis, liver complaint, rheumatism, intermittent
FEVER constipation, nervous disability, &c, cannot
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VUE DE L'EkU HOTEL,
HAMPTON ROADS,
OPPOSITE FORTRESS MONROE.
JAS, LITTLE, Proprietor,

This delightful summer seaside resort Is now omen
for the reception Of visitors.
Mr.. W, p. COssartc, OF the best caterers in
the co nt=y, and who has managed some Of tire
most fashionable hotels, both North and south,
will superintend and dispense all the Injuries the
season affords.
A fine band Of music, conducted by Professor
Louis VOelker, late dir ctcr of the Richmond Thea
tire, has been engaged for the season. Attached to
the Hotel are Bowling Alley, Bar, Shooting GAL
lery. and Telegraph Once.
TERMS-PeF day. 8: week, sis; month, $40.
Children and servants half rate. jsT-lm
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G. D. NJ. HUNTER, Secretary.
TAKE CARE OF YOUP VIrU.pTrS

Call and examine the FIRE and burglar-prcot
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company corner OF
New York avenue and Fifteenth street for safe
keeping Of securities jewels silVer-Ware or other
valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars Der
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
TGksVGrBiH0 from the Chicago and Boston JsTss.
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HATS AND CAPS.

SUITABLE FOR Watering PLACES.
Silver pearl dress cashmere Hats.
Sea-gTasS Hats, (Zreen under brim.)
Fine soft felt Hats.
Mackinaw StraWs.
Leather Hat Cases.
Pocket Hats and Caps.
sun Umbrellas.
STINEMETZ, Halter,
jyn 1871 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-17

THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY for Gout and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above CON-
plants either Of recent or long standing, arc ad-
They can be relied upon as the most safe ami eE
fectual remedy ever offered TO the public, and
have been universally used in Europe for many
years with the greatest success. Prepared BY
PRoUT & HARsANT, 229 Strand, London, England,
and sold by all druggists.
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400 Boxes and Cases Lemons
INST RECEIVED. SELLING VERY Low.
JOHN w. LUMSDOV,
IS Ninth street, opposite Centr emarE

LIVE AND BACK AGAIN."-B. r
~ HAWLEY, formerly OF Culpeper Court
House, Val HOUSE, CARPENTER and BUILD
ER llS3 Ninth street northwest, Washington. ID. C.
JO0 Work promptly attended to at the shortest no
tice- Jy--lm
TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
Il TRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE I'D DAY OF
MAY, 1874.
Henry t. Pairo TX 80. r,-,f.,, T,,,,l-.e
@'S-' sNo- = t''-'s 1890
Charles II. HOmead ct al. 70
On motion OF the plaintiff, by Mr.. Webb, his SOIL
ctOr, Il Is Orered that the decnJants, John PalrO
and Roberta. his wife Henry Pairo and Virginia.
his wife, Edward PairO and Jane, his wife, Ebert
lrO, Emma Morton. John NJ. Morton and sarah
PairO. their appearance 10 be entered herein
ON before the frst rule-ay occurring fcrty days
with rs in case OF default.
Rythe court; A; WYLIE. JusSes, &C.
ie17-S3w
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MASSEf'S PHILADELPHIA Xxx ALE,
The finest domestic ale in tie market, for snle
by dealers SO per doz pint bottles, OF BY the
agent, samuel o. Palmer, Georgetown, D. q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-17

TO exhaust still further the vitality of an already
feeble invalid with sharp evacuants and other
MISUNDERSTANDING medicines. No case OF dys-
pcpsia, liver complaint, constipation. nervous
weakness or periodic fever was ever cured in that
way What the debilitated sufferer needs is a
remedy in which the properties of an inyigorant,
3 stimulant n mild aperient, q sedatiVe and a
blood duperient are combined, and Hostetteris
Stomach Bitters is the only preparation before
the world in which these essential sanitary ele-
ments are united in the proportions necessary to
overcome disease without Frustrating the patient.
This agreeable and potent vegetable elixir is in
the truest sense Of the word restorative. for IL
restores the strength Of the body. re-estahIishes
functional regularity. enriehes the degeIerated
blood, and clears the elouded brain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-17

Luxury, Health, Economy insured by using
BBoeley Yeast Powder. Elegant Light Rolls,
Biscuits, &c, prepared in ten minutes Try it,
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LOUD aEFREsRMENrs

which was takeE advantage Of 10th by PLAYERS
and spectators to degree that bespoke for
the next act much hilaTity and bad breath.
The next scene of interest was the closing
one. We had ne programme, it was conse-
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PENOVO HOTEL.-A DELIGHTFUL AND
~ healthy Summer res rt, the Philadel-
phia and Erie Railroad, also located on the west
branch Of the Susqueh1nna river: surrounded BY
beautiful mountain scenery, with fine tTOating
streams in the vicinity. Will be open for boardeFs
June 2. Accommodations hrst-class and charges
reasonable Trains leave b. and P. r. X. depot at
555 and $50 p. NJ arriving at RenOva at 4:lb
p. m. and II a. m. The route 10 Remove Is one of
The most attractive and picturesque summer trips
than can be Pnioyed. Excursion tisket at reduced
rates for sale at corner sixth and Pennsylvanla
avenue, Thirteenth and p nnsyl ania av eIiue and
and rates apply 10 r. n. N. Taylor, pGOpri to-
Reno. o, Clinton comfy, Pa. jels-!m
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ,
WASHINGTON, ID. C.. July Il. 1874.
Ordered: That paragraphs 2 and Of the
order passed by the Commissioners on the eth
day of July, 1874, be, and the same are hereby,
amended and modified so as to provide as fol-
lows:
That the Office of assessor and collector of
the Board Of Public Works be, and is hereby,
abolished, and the books, records and az
counts OF said Office be, and are hereby, trans
ferreG 10 tho Office of the comptroller Of the
District; and the duties heretofore performed
by the assessor and collector of the Board of
Public Works shall hereafter be discharged,
without additional compensation, by the dep
uty comptroller OF the District.
2. That John F. Cook be, and is hereby, ap-
pointed collector Of taxes in and for the lis
trict Of Columbia, vice Lewis Clephane, re-
signed.
8. That John T. Vinson be, and is hereby,
appointed auditor in and for the District Of
Columbia.
4. That George ". Bcall be, and is hereby,
appointed deputy comptroller in and for the
District Of Columbia.
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improvements.
BALTIMORE. captain LirienhAln,
BERLIN................ - Putscher.
OHIO. Schlrnburg.
LEIPZIG Hoffman.
BRAUNSCHWElG 60. - Undnetson.
NUREMBERG, (S,Om tons) - Jaeger.
Win run regularly between BREMEN and BALTI-
MORE, As follows:
From bremen. From Baltimore.
NUMBERG ..........June 8. June p.
BALTIMORE 10, July g.
MINISTER ROOM. June II. July II.
BRAUNSCHWEIG, June2l July Is.
BERLlN.-..... ......July j. July 3.
LElPZiG.............Julyo 3. August l.
And thereafter every Tuesday from Bremen and
every Saturday from Baltimore.
Inc steamer will take passengers to Bremen,
southampton, London and Hnyre and return.
.IEIcE OF PAssAGE.-ln gold, from Bremen 20
baltimore: Cabin, 600; steerage, 80 currency.
From Baltimore to Bremen, Southampton, London
aud HAvre: Cabin. 500; steerage. 80. Children
between one and ten years half price; nurselings,
An other arrangements are the same as the New
York lines.
Further information can be ascertained by apply
ing BY letter toour General Agents.
A. SCHUMAChER a CO.,
No. osouth Charles street, Baltimore, Nd.
Agent for Washington;
No. So ID street, opposite City Hall.
aS-Also, Bills Of Exchange on principal places
In Europe. mYlb-tf
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PERSONS visiting the new Northern Liberties
market should be sure 10 call and inspect the
large and elegant stock Of Gents and Boys
Straw Hats and Furnishing Goods to be found nt
LEWIS new and popular none Price" store, 90
Seventh street, between and h. Also, Trunks,
Bags and Yalises.
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ATTENTION! You are invited to call and ex-
anime our large and varied stock Of Slate and
Marble Mantels, Gas Fixtures, &c. Prices TO
suit times. HAMILTON & PEARSON,
NO.4, Y. N. Q. A. B., Ninth and streets.
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W. DENNIsoN,
HENRY T. BLOW,
]. II KETCUAM

WAsKISGToN, July IS, 1874.
Ordered, That The comptroller, auditor, col
lectOT, treasurer, superintendent Of assess
ments, water registrar and the engineer be re-
quested promptly to furnish the Commission
with roster Of the names, class, date of ap-
pointment and monthly rate of compensation
of the clerks and other employees in their re-
spective offices, and whether temporary or per-
manent. WM. TINDALL, Secretary.
Although no mention is made Of them in the
order, the Commission have decided to retain
the efficient services Of Water Registrar Col. T.
Lubey, Comptroller George E. Baker, and
Superintendent Of Assessments and Taxes VIM.
Morgan, gentlemen who, in their respective
departments, have 90 conducted their affairs as
TO meet this approving action Of the new
power.
In a conversation with one Of the Commits
sioners, he stated that under no circumstances
would the Commission look outside Of the old
force for help, as they we're satisfied that it
compared in ability with any in the country,
and, beside, they were well acquainted with the
routine work. Further, that the Commission,
although taking time to sequAint themselves
with the labor before them, expected when
their term OF Office concluded to retire with the
hearty approval Of all good citizens. As fact,
they are labOring hard, and if they do not sue
coed It viii be the fault Of their judgment and
not their hearts.
Messrs. Bond and Wall, Of the Northern
Market commission, called during the day and
had an interview with the board in regard to
the work, but nothing definite was done, al
though It is expected some definite action will
be taken in few days.
There was considerable growing and dissat-
isfaction among the plumbers at the order re-
curing them TO deposit $25 before getting
permit TO open the sidewalk, and in few days
it is probable they will make q concerted effort
to have the annoying order removed.
The office of collector and register were
pretty well patronized during the DAY and the
clerks kept busy.
In the auditing board there was no business
to attract special attention.
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SUMMER RESORTS.

OAKLAND, MD. "A PLEASANT AND
" WELL FURNISHED COTTAGE, with i've
rooms, few yards from the 6Isdes hotel; vii ae
JOHN DALEY, Proprietor. lyl5-lL-
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NORTH GERMAN Lloyd.
REGULAR POST STEAMSHIP TRAVEL
BLTwEEN
BREMEN AND BALTIMORE,
VIA SOUTHAMPTON.

The steamers ofthe North German Lloyd, ora 500
tons, have been newly furnished with al the modern
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-08-10
Eneets Of Irnmazinaaion.


The Troy Times relates the fol-
lowing, which may strike the reader
as the effects Of the immagination Of
the boy-or the writer:
"a lad named Cummings fell from
a car at Whitehall, and the train pas
sed over. his arm, seYering it. The
lad, with great presence Of mind, lay
still until the train bad passed, and
thus escaped further injury. When
the lad was taken home his arm was
brought after him II was thrown
into pail when the poor little fellow
screamed with pain. The severed
limb was then placed in a box and
buried in the garden. Shortly after
he said that something was craving
on the inside Of the hand The limb
was exhGmed, when a large worm
was discovered in the palm Of his
hand. A large jar was then obtain
ed, and it became necessary 70 crowd
the arm 10, when the sufferer fairly
went into parUxysms Of pain The
limb was then placed in 4 jar partly
Sled with alcohol, and then replaced
in the ground The little fellow com
planned that bis arm and fingers were
in a terribly eramped position, and
that the little finger and the next one
were growing together. The jar vas
then taken up, when the limb Vas
found crowded and eramped as de-
serlbed The boy knew nothing OF
the disposition Of his arm
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-08-10

REV. J L. Lyons. in a letter from
Florida TO the New York Observer
relates the following.
Time has already sofIened down
the asperities Of the past. ] ind
some who look back upon their past
suaerincs and deprivati0ns comPla-
Gently. Said a veteran confederate,
placing his hand behind bis ear, and
leaning forward Speak 4 little
louder sir: I cannot hear very well "
Have VOC been long deaf"
eOnlv few years sir. / viii tell
you how it happened. During tie
little unpleasantness between the
North and South, enlisted as a pri-
yase. One day, when on guard l
saw Yankee picket stalking along,
and | knew his gun was unloaded
because I saw him fire 1t Of. | reek-
oned I'd do a smart thing So l ran
up behind hina, and yelled out, Sur
reader But think be must Of
misunderstood me- for be turned
around and bit me such a laundering
wbaek On the side Of my head With
the butt end Of bis musket, that l
did not know anything for about 'el
hours. and have not been able 10 hear
verv well since"
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The Great Farmer of Illinois.

VI. l.. Sullivant the farmer Of Him
ois and ofthe west, too, for that mat
ter. was ia Ell Paso Saturday He
called on Seery & Rouse, who have
been supplying him with agricultural
machinery for some years, and or
dered Of them Lalf a dozen Buckeye
mowers. Sulliyant is one Of those
cheerful souls who never DO anything
by halves. 4 correspondent SAYS Of
his farm: Il was at Sullivant's farm
to-day. 1t is about eight miles
square and contains about $4,000
acres. Met Mr.. SulliYant at his Of
fee and found him a most pleasant
and agreeable man, ready 70 enter
tain anv one who calls | am indebt-
Ell 10 NJ. ". 3. DIX, chief clerk, for
the following condensed report Of the
workings Of the farm: Number of
hands emPl yed about zoe; mules
and horses. 1000: cattle: (oxen),
so: number OF acres in corn, 20, 0,G00:
acres in small grain. 3 900: acres 10
tame grass, 5000; miles Of hedge,
300: head of hogs, leo; head Of
cattle, 500. Everything Is run il
regular military style. lie can just
tell what It costs TO raise a bushel of
grain On any section Of his farm. also
the cost each month to feed the hands.
The hands are all hired by the month
aud boarded. There is a resident
Blair-whO attends the
sick. According to actual figures it
is demonstrated that eleven cents per
bashel in ordinary seasons win put
corn ia the crib, and twenty-six cents
per dav viii board hands. The bill
of fare is better than that found in
most boarding houses. The follow
ing is the bill of fare for June, 1874
Smoked shoulder. mess beef, flesh
beef. -four. bread, rice. beans, peas,
tea, coffee, sugar, dried apples, vine
gar, molasses, lard, spices, eggs,
fresh vegetables, etc, cost per cap
ita, 264 cents. Found Mr.. Fay, the
cashier, Mr. Miner, the general mana
ger, and others. very pleasant gentle
men. 4 general stock of goods are
kept. An elevator Of 81, 600 bushels
is about ready to receive
grain. Il is said to be by competent
judges, the best and most complete
elevator in the state, outside of Chi
cago. There is now in crib on the
farm, $50, 600 bushels of corn, wait
ing the completion of the elevator to
be shelled aud sh pPed- Crops look
splendid the recent rain has remoy-
ed all apprehension of injury from
drought