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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30
OBSTACLES

npSTlrT HAPPY RELIEF to Young
VDOI AShh'o Men from the effects of Errors
To and Abuses in early life. Man
,y.nnsINv hood restored. Impedments to
MARklAUE. Marriage removed. New meth
cd of treatment. New and remarkable remedies.
Books and Circulars sent free in sealed envelopes.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, 419 y. Ninth
ST.. Philadelphia. Pa. An Institution having o
high reputation for honorable conduct and pro-
fessiona skill 81
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Il want to be Jesus little Lamb, was
her favorite. She is lamb Of Jesus, and
She can now sing through all eternity. :.
R.
DIED-Of DtpAthcria, Sunday morning,
No. Goth, 1916, after an Illness Of one
week, REEECCA GRACE, youngest daugh-
ter Of 4. }. and Rebccca z. Wheaton,
aged ten years, eleven months and
twcniy-thrcc days.
'Dcarh Hes ~ he's Ike an urime'v frost
Upon he sweetest flower OF all the tieid."
Another home invaded another precious
life taken in the bloom Of youth; blightcd
Eores, flowing tears, bleeding hearts. O,
who can paraphrase upon that grim word,
death. Grace was sick only one short
week; little did her dear ones think she
would be removed from earth so soon;
bit that dreaded Observation-Disclosures
all unknown to parents, fastened itself
upon her, and before they could realize
the fact Of her going, her soul had
"Wingcd its flight" No one can know
like the father, mother, brother and sis
ter, what Craze was in her home. She
was its life, IFS joy, its hope, its ever.
present sunshine Always loving, cheer
full and CbcGirnt, she won not only the
entire affection Of relatives, but also Of Il
large circle of friends. During all her
suffering she uttered no murmuring word
or complaint Although she WIS thought
by many to be better on Saturday, yet
oTer her mind seemed to be cast shadow
of the fast approaching end. Late in the
afternoon she requested her mother to
sing Chat beautiful hymn, beginning,
just as I an, wihout one plea
To her schoolmatcs, Grace was greatly
cndcarcd; to all she seemed more like an
allcctionatc sister, than a simple com
panion or friend
In all things She was truly unscilish.-
Her motto was "what can I do to make
others happy?' This beautiful trait III
in her character is best illustrated by the
following incident: Only short time
ago she asked permission of her mother
to make few articles for Christmas sits
to some of her companions whom she
feared would not be remembered by
others at that time. Who would not say,
4 noble thought of noble soul. She
was indeed, true Rcbccca full of Grace
Companions and friends mingled their
tears with those of the afflicted fami'y,as
we laid her body away in its last resting
place. Revercntly we would bow to the
will of Him who babe the tempest cease
and hushed the storm. With perfect
assurance we can look befond the tomb
tie TIE general resurrection in the last
day, and the life of the world to come
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ ~
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It's reported that the Mayor has given
orders for tho demolition of the old Ad-
ans House, as 1t has been considered
unsafe for some time.
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Probate notice.

To whom ii Way Concern:
YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE
L hereby notified to appear at the
Court House, in Toledo, lama County,
Iowa, on The 18th day of December, A. D.
1876, at 10 o'clock. A. NJ, to attend the
probate of an instrument purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Samuel
Defrance, late of Tama County, Iowa, de-
ceased, at which time and place you will
appear and show cause, if any, why said
Will should not be admitted to probate.
In Testimony Whereof have
hereunto subscribed my name
LsEAL.l and affixed the seal OF said of
fee, this 9th day of Novem-
Der, A. d. 1876.
G. J. STEVENS,
45-4W Clerk of the Circuit Court.
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I-4I14l NOC-FiI,
In Circuit Court.
TO vghonm it May Concern:
w HEREAS, W. c. Bunce, Administra-
VI tor of the estate of Mary Robinson,
Deceased, has filed his final report and
asks to be discharged as such Admins
traitor, said report has been filed by me
and the day of final hearing therein has
been fixed to take place at the next term
of said Circuit Court of said COUNTY, com
mencing on the 4th day of December, A.
D. 1876, on which day the matters set
forth in said report will be head. All
parties interested therein can appear and
take such steps as they may deem proper.
c. J. STEVENS,
Clerk Circuit Court.
Toledo, Iowa, Nov. Goth, A. D. 1876.
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10 Photographers.

A car load of nice Michigan apples just
received at Stone s. Stoner's.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

Col, Council arrived home from Bur
lington Wednesday noon, to visit over
Thanksgiving. His son Daniel arrived
home from Mt. Vernon, also, to visit with
his parents and friends during vacation.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

Homer 5. Bradshaw's Law Office, is not
where it used to was" he having moved
III to the rooms over Stone & Stoncr's
Groyery, corner of High Street and Broad
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

The Teachers Association for Indian
Village aid adjacent townships will meet
at Montour on Friday evening, Dec. 9Th,
and Saturday following A large attend
ance is earnestly desired.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

Misses Eva Peak and Emma Greenlea
returned from Western. where they have
been attending school, last Friday, to
spend vacation at home.
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HE LAST CALL,

PARTIES OWING Us
ETHER BY MOTE OR
ACCOUNT PAST DUE.
MUST PAY BY DEC.
lst, OR We SHALL
LEAVE THE WHOLE
BUSINESS WITH a
JUSTICE FOR co.,
LECTION. WE DON'T
WANT THIS MONEY
TO SHAVE NOTES OR
PAY ELECTION BETS,
BUT We WANT 1T
TO PAY OUR HONEST
DEBTS, AND WE IN
TEND TO HAVE 1T.
We NsEAN BUSINESS.
j. M. cANEnY & SON.
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Pngh Bros. have just received new
lot of Building Blocks for the chileren.
Toys, Drums, Sleds, and Christmas Pres
ents of all kinds. Call and see them.
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FRESH BREAD EVERY DAY
AT CITY BAKERY.

twenty-five cords good dry wood, for
sale by ". c. W alters.
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The Franklin Nursery. Of Mt. Verne,
Iowa.

1Hc L iHhhlu NHlStfi. Ul ut. vernon.
Iowa.
All persons desiring to order nursery
stock from the Old "Frankin Nursery"
of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, for next springs
planting, can do so through John r. Nc
Claskey, who is authorized to solicit Or
ders. All varieties ordered will be deliv
cred true to nsme and satisfaction guar
anteed.
Fresh Oysters at City Bakery.
W. G. Walters has just received $50
barrels of choice Michigan appIes-put
up in 3 bushel barrels. Call and see
them.
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John Pugh visited Traer last Saturday

Whose going to help Bracken to SING
his duet
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+ W0cLwOETH, sec

v,ru,rp-At the American House,
7'rJn, Iowa. Thursday, Nov. 28d, by
Rev. Il. A. Erown, Mr.. JoHN DEFIANCE
,~I Miss Il2llu TURNER: alse, at the
,me time and place, Mr.. RENcs HEN7T
.,l Miss MARIA FISHER.
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j. N. GaMERY & SON.

We have very fine pair of Black
Cayuga ducks whc! we would like to
trade for wood, corn, hay or other pro-
duce.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

$40 fill vacancy carsed byiCsisna'ion of Judge
C. c. Cole.
10 81 vacancy Tenn cy9ircs Jan. 1870,
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OBITUARY..

Little May APPRECIATE, lwhosc death
was published last week. was very
beautiful child, beautiful not only in
form and feature, and wealth of golden
hair, but what is farmorc desirable, beau
tiful in disposition. She was the pet of
the household, the heart treasure Of Low.
ing parents. That beautiful little hymn,
Il want to be Jesus little Lamb" was
her favorite. She is lamb Of Jesus, and
She can now sing through all eternity. :.
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80. arc being held each evening n IN
81. s,F' e. Church, now, to which all are
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

D,'' Frank Graham started to Iowa City
Ut. + '. ~ attend Commercial School
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

-, -, viii be Quarterly Meeting servl-
1ns Il. ,, sI N. E, Church next Saturday
css a, ,nJ Elder Lease will be pres
-, Sunday erenlrs.
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81 \ ioI1Do CHRONICLE:
oa,hI Paper Of the County.
=; ~ s55; ;57z: THURSDAY: wv y. ":
Ii; zoaAL INTELLIGENCE.
,s.o e. Nj Childs has bee" "'''
sop NJ, Of the poor farm.
n:@A. ,.t and Lille Roines returne" from
h.. RoD, a5erce last Thursday
4:50PS D'N =, crobom started to Iowa City
lb;@Px HE f'. 20 attend Commercial ochool' -
I'm ~ . .ro bring held each evening in
wv ssr'Ice' c w.. now, TO which all are
!" D"' n.sbvterian sociablo will meet at
The l .,.nco Of Isaac Stoner on 1nurs
:, - ''' 5 5s evening Of tni. week:
w.. Rcichkof, has moved h'S Ao-
so.Nenes Ar' " ", to the room overMr GalIey,S
:tr'e' e e..t door South of Struble u Good
"shoat rbs Office.
ELL ID he Quarterly Meeting servi-
' ot the NJ E, Church next next 5 ga 1ra:
Hs 1t "I Elder Lease will be pres
estela md sunday ooday' evening
;,. Fisher. has removed his eh1ce
t. Told s y, ,.,n formerly occupied by VIM,
,Ho SSs oins nr where he will dispense
p FrsDi saa M'.a ,o likewise tie bEots matrimonial
Ets Escan r,.,,.rIv,nr Day will be observed in
Eagkes ~ r,s1o by Union Service at the Consre-
ee' ShonA ''1,, ,Cbmrrb. at which Rev. Mr.. Mitch
Railva, n.s,Io viii Baptist denomination
Fl ESg SI5 - d Wit ofciate
| .Wb9lnsa ..,or onr business men arc taking
/, and VOL ~ b, the fore lock" and laying in a
F'' .I n5 81 Simply of holiday goods, Mr., L.
The In T r.n at the City Bakery, especially Is
points ,,,nr on fine lot of confectionery %c'
,,,.orrc Toledo Lodge, No. 116, Az.
s SAnS AN will meet in special communica-
""' w., ,, IN Tuesday evening, December 3th'
Sc cars u. -,aro arrangements for festival. a
,,n orenlancc is desired.
! III, oy,, 4. II STERRETT, W. NJ.
" 4 J. WOoLwoETH, Sec.
a. <s-----
u v.rrrp-At the American House,
+ LUNG =, 1,rr, ThurSlav Nov. 23d by
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

e3F5p Over $1,000 of these Safes now in nse by
the leading Bankers and Merchants throughout
the country.
Parties wishing to purchase the best Safe in the
Market are invited to call and examine our i'm
mense stocks or send for price lists
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-11-30

' N.Y., Presbyterian sociaolo will meet 'T,,tI at
The .,l fJt,Ds Of Isaac stoner on Thurs,
os .ycping of this week
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w., RcicnkoT, has moved his Abb
Mr. N orl' to the room overMr, GalIey,s
sra'' 9 er.t door South of Struble & Good
s0re !lEs' "''
,ch,s Office.
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,..;,o Fisher has removed his Htfice
s ~ ,oom formerly occupied by VIM.
nD, NV where he will dispense
E''' ',a likewise tie brots matrimonial.
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Thanksgiving Day will be observed in
r, , Nv Union Service at the Congre-
''.;,a,, Church, at which Rev. Mr.. Mitch
p ,J Iho Free. Will Baptist denomination
i, oficiate.
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Final Report Notice.

STATE OF IOWA, ISIS,
TAMA COUNTY, "
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8 3.sspde enc, last Thursday,
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The December Term of the Circuit
Court Judge John Mexican, presiding, will
convene next week. Tile Probate Cases
viii occupy the time Monday and Tues
Day, and Wednesday work will be com
nencel On rhcrcgular docket. Ttcrc arc
,lsrgc number of coscs-Oycr 300-to be
L:-r.-nL ~
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STATE OF IOWA, IS.
TAMA COUNTY,,
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Guilds has been apFoln'e"
NJ. lo Of the poor farm:
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v,.oyrc.-Tolcdo Lodge, No. u.s. \, f.
IN will meet in special communica-
~. ,l, on Tuesday evening, December 9TH,
WV nsEc arrangements for festival a
MI attendance is desired.
''" 4. II. STERRETT, W. NJ.
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Incurable Jokers.


Last Sunday Florence and Sotheru
started for Bath to spend tue day with Mrs. Bar
ney Williams. After the party rea he'd Bath
Florence and Sotnern went out on the green
and were impoTtuned 10y an itinerant photo
grapher to have their likeness taken-no extra
charge for group.
sothern said. ~ But how do you take Ike
uesses; can YOU draw p
The mild youth endoavored to expl'in that
they were suu-pictures which no called Ferry
tups "
Neither Florence nor Sothern had ever seen q
camera before. snd both manifested the most
extra ordinary Interest in the pr0par .tionA
lhey took their positions and were told TO look
strigrt into the lens. THIS they did and OBJ
served that they coudn't see anything there.
mo matter" returned the youthful SaronL
"you keep quite still lm going to take you.
stand with nv back to you. Now
Just before he took OF the cap his subjects
assumed the most fantastic attitudes and pdlled
two frghtful grimaces, with delicious uncon-
sriOusness the youth proceeded 10 develop his
plate Presently be approached them with q
deurecatlnR air, and suggested that ne thought
they must nave moved little. The coined ianl
looked at each other with well-feigned aston
ishment.
IBID you move. Ned ?" inquired Florence.
"Of course not did your
ION, dear, no."
Then the YOU suggested he would tr, again.
IA he" felt sure ne could do better" tut Flor
ence would nave the original picture. and much
q the surprise Of the photographer paid for II
aud carried II or
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Harriet ,Inrtineau's WIN.


The will with two codiCilsl Of Harriet
Martinsau has Just been proved by the eNeca
tors, MIR. Thomas NJ rtineau and Mr. Frantu
Robert Martneau, bOtn Of BIRMINGHAM ths
nephews Of tue deceased. The personally !.
swurn under flO,OO lSjOOO0l. 4 lac viii 10 dated
March 10, 1897, and the cndlcils respectively
June II, 1850, and oct b, ls'' The testa'rn
gives her properly ana residence, Inc Knoll"
Ambeside, u her sister. Mrs, iiisGihson OF
Liverpool, aud her cnidren. the personality
with the exception OF a Few gltts 70 trlehus hhu
To an old scrvunt, Is divided equally among hef
brothers AMI sistnTs.
me wiil contains one peculiar provision that
should be mentioned IA Indicating the indepen-
dent character Of the tastatrlK. " II l. my de-
sire" va, from an interest IN the pr lgress
II scientific inVestlg ttion, mat my skull should
be given 10 Horny George Atkinson, Of ppeI
Gloucester place, London, aud also ny brain, u
my death snOuld take place within sucu stance
OF his then present abode As to ENABLE MIN TO
have II Tor purposes Of scientific oh-rrNatl IN
By the second cuuiCl, dated Oct ., 49, ms di-
rectioU IL revoked; "hut" the couicil proceeds,
81 wish to le we II on record IN TINS alerdlnu
| IN my testament ~ urecu hns - not caused hy
| ANY Change OF opinion as To the importhi.te ot
| scientific ohsery ton on such subjects, but ID
| made III consequence merely OF change ot elf
| cumstanCes IN ny indlNiuuf ~ case,
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now WOVEN DRESS IN. ENGLAND.
Hints that May be Worth sonnet hing II Amer
lean Ciris will Heed Them.
f~om n, Chied0o nnlss


LoNDoS, Aug 81 never thought the
day would come when sho Id write ABOUT the
fashions from End md. Every critical writer,
every gossipy letter maker. ev ~ move writing
OBS river who has ever written about England
has had at sume time or Otner some remark TO
make aOoIt the lack OF taste u dress OF EnSiish
ssys tersely OF them: " they lack feeling Tor
colprs" | should tnlnk SO, Indeed Wny I've
seen an English woman with blue bonnet win
yellow strings. a shawl with a red border aud
green centre, gray boots, and "A purple dross
Feeling for colop shouldn't you have thought
wearers Ike 80 many needlesi HUT NO; she
walked along with a sublime air Of self content
as com plotely satisfied with herself AS " ner gar
trimmed With tue sweet hues OF My-da SKY
he world moves, however Tue ENGLISH nature
good. 1t has takeG English women some nine
teen long aud bloody centuries 10 learn that
when DinbaCks are u gruHle mode "A crinoline Ia
dowdy, aud that when bourant skirts are all no
rage, they Will look guys II thsif pettcoats cung
starchlrss about thelr heeis mere nas oeeo
some perfectly gorgeous dressing IN London
this season, but this mas been within doors
among the aristocIacy. at dinners, balls, and re-
ceptions. Inc stylish Mrs. HICKS OF New \ Ork
Ia much admired She has apartments al Ola
ridges Hotel. one OF tuose costly places where
YOU have To pay. among other things, guinea
each time you tAink, aud two guineas each time
you don't think. Mrs. HtcAs 10 beautiful
dresser. But the standard bearer In this re-
spect this season in London Is undoubtedly the
Duchess de Mouchy The duchess was before
marriage the lovely Princess Anna MurAt Dear,
dear, how lovely she WAS When nist saw her W
France IN 81 blue eyes golden hair, superb
figure. a winning smile, manner To carry on
the h5lrL OF stCic even. l saw her again tie
other day, dressed like poem her outlines
more rounded, her manner not less gracious
only somewhat less winning aud loss loyeable,
a magnificent ansml picture beautifully and
artistioAIly painted.
A greet del of red Is now used In the font
nine makeup, not exclusively. l may add, on
the checks. some costumes are composed en-
tirely OF rod material; but that Is style OF
dress | should not care to wear in the town, nor
yet In the country, unless l was certain all the
bulls were safe somewhere under lock ana Key.
The very height of ton Is to have II red parasOl
the very depth, must add, to have a red nose.
Girls Of Chicago. cultivate the sweet SIM
plicIty. By tue memory Of the vanished dollars
gone 10 return no more forever, cultivate the
sweet und cheap simplicity OLIVE LOGAN.
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RIDING MAN FASHION.
Women's Annoyances In Trying TO See the
Yosemite Valley on horseback.
From n, Courier Journal

All the ladies Of our party used side
saddles, but most persons here sit astride. Inc
GUIDES tniuk ~ safer for the rider ana easier for
the horse. IL this custom OF riding rs ride Is to
be continued III TINS valley, or II there Ii my
prospect, rs many believe, Of Its coming into
goneral use, pray some genius 10 invent SUIT
able rIding habt aud dub IL " ine Yosemite
can think Of nothing but mems pants and coats
that would Do appropriate for such purposes.
AT all events, discard the dress skirt; hang two
curt ins to either side oil the waist and let them
fail over the pants egs, but for PITY sake don't
insist That IA woman shall use a mans saddle and
wear a dress SKIRT TOO. VI course n person sit
ting astride ut ri. on the dress skirt. and so
as lucy canter along the narrow skirt becomes
partially Inflated. aud looks IKE "a lOl-s ded,
collapsed balloon: or II the skirt Is tucked
under and arOuuu their delicate limbs by some
fastidious la her. tue effect quite Us ludicrOus.
being that Of "A kind VI tunic-shAped garment,
from tue lower corners OF which hang Jaggy
trousers OF waterproof or linen failing In clumsy
rum IS over the shoe tops, as II even the little
feet were trying to hise. The most graceful
equestrian In sucn rig must needs look like a
guy. can laslno "A litne, graceful ngure, at
tired Ia due I4ing habit, consisting OF a broad
trimmed soft felt nat, that doesn't need to be
held ON by slastic-such "a lat IA the Spanisn
honemen wear, called SOhnbrtTOs "a boys coat.
taunty aud trig neat pants, gauntlet gloves d
leather Strap over tho shoulders, holding "A
travelling case and neid glasses. l can imagine
a slender, beautiful glrl, looking quite charming
us sue cAntcrs away ~ tue mountain SIDE, IN
this convenient and complete mountain attire.
Hut under no circumstanoes can l fancy thaI
see either cOnN0nlsnce or beauty IN shutdown
held gu by elastic, or rather not held on, for
tue wind his tussel with II all the time ants
ns dig around MS a barrel, and hiding the feet
modesty, but falling entirely in fulfilling lis mis-
4 object.
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THE GARDEN or CALIFORNIA
The Astonishing Growth Of Fruits and Flew
srs at santa Rosa.


saw one tree fully forty feet high.
which was 80 covered with white roses that II
difficult In determine the ground work upon
which they grew. Col. Armstrong mas most
wonderful garden. In when saw over nfty dif-
ferent varieties 81 roses growing In the open air.
and glowing with white. yellow, pink, nun.
scarlet, and crimson. there were pepper trees
from the Elst Indies, palms from Africa aud
the san iwich Islands, bananas from Central
America, iagi from New u land, magnnlas
fret The Southt TN states. eucalypti from Aus
uIlia, expresses from the mountains aud from
Europe, myriles from Palestine and Greece.
and pauonia tree from Japan, which reaches
a he ght Of fOrtv feet, and reveis In leaves OF
the size and shape Of all elephants ear. All
ese trees and flowers remained out or doom
without protection during the y 81 winter.
In fruit trees there were ngs, oranges, lemons
almonds, peaches. and plums, In -ludlng black
Hamburg grace vine, which distinguished itsen
BY growing fifteen feet In the past twelve
months In the open air. Every thing grows In
the town without irrigation, excepting straw
berries, ana some products attain astonishing
size. notably the horseshoe geranium, wnich
forms dense hedges OF scarlet bloom, fuch las,
which cover the sides Of houses, and lem IN
verbsnas, which have so TuDy and prec rious q
growth In ths East, but which crow hero TO \
height Of ten feet, and with main stock three
inches In diameter, aud heavy enough for cord
wood
In many orchards saw fruit forming on trees
which were planted only seventeen months pre-
vious aud eucalyptus trees, which were IN cots
six years ago. are now between thirty and forty
feet high.