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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-16
Pork quiet, at Is 20. Lard firm, at 10.
spirits turpentine, 37J, Resin, 40, Freights

=, " ua,N" ~. iVSoiP'o go, NNP'ts9 "
Great britain, 6,SS2; France, -; continent,
1850; channel, -.
Wool quiet and about steady; domestic fleece,
40@53. pulled, 22@j0; unwashed, l5933i Texas,
loGS3
Hides irm but rather quiet; wet sailed New
Orleans, 80 to 10 lbs, II; Texas, selected, so To
IS lbs, llh@l3.
Night - Money, 2@3; exchange, ASH Gov'ts
quiet bu firm; new as, l03A; i}a's, ll0's; As,
l0SA State bonds neglected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
THE AMERICAN
SEWING MACHINE,
ISM GREAT DEN AND BECAUSE OF
IT'S GREAT SIMPLICITY.

ISM GREAT DEMAND BECAUSE OF
IT'S GREAT SIMPLICITY,
Being particularly free from all Compli-
cations, always ready 10 work, and
easily understood by every one,
even the most inexperienced.
All Machines are guaranteed by the Com
pany and its Agents.
1t is the lightest running shuttle Ma
chine in the world, requiring Hide outlay
of strength, and scwS with great speed,
and never skips stitches.
1t has Thrradiu" shuttle, aud re-
quircS no adjusting ot the tension every
time new bobbin j. placed In II. No
time wasted in vcXatlous delays in get
ting the Shuttle ready 10 work. IL l. nj
ways ready.
Ii is the most Durable Machine thatevcr
claimed public attention, owing To IL sim
pie arrangement and the careful selection
of the best material.
The Bobbin Wound without removing
the Strap from the Ballncc-N Wheel, with
out UntlreadiIg the Machine.
Self-'rhrcading above, from the spool Ia
the eve of the needle and has The SEl.t-
THREADING SHUTTLE AND EVEN
LY-ADJUSTED TENSION, which j,
considered by all who have used 1t 10 joe
one of the most valuable improvements
that has ever been introduced.
no OTHERS WILL SUIT YOU 50
WELL. They possess MORE GOOD
POINTS than amy other Machines in the
markct, and are, in fact, just what We
claia for thcm-I,iE BEST IN THE
WORLD.
No better proof of thi, + needed than
the fact that the Company have been
awarded the First Premium at nearly
every Public Exhibition in which their
Machines have been exhibited, incluImg
our late Centennial, where they received
TWO AWARDS, one for the Machine,
and one for Work done on th" Machine.
Great variety OF second hand Machines
always on hand, nj prices from - upward.
J.. T. KIRBY, Agent,
West John St., near the Winchester toll
gate, Martinsburg.
Aug. Z, 1850. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
sbspberostowm Register,
Is PUBLISHED WEEKLY


at $2,50per annum in advance, or II paid
within two months after the date OF SUD
scription; if not paid within two months
SO will be charged. These terms Will be
strictly adhered TO.
ADVERTISEMENTS of one inch or less, for
three Insertions or less 81, 80, and 90 cents
per inch for each additional insertion.
Larger ones in the same proportion. The
space of one inch will constitute square.
A liberal deduction will be made from
the above rates. on yearly advertisements.
If the number of insertions be not mark
cd on the advertisement, when sent in, it
will be published and charged according
ly.
JOB PRINTING will be executed with
ncatneSS and dispatch.
All Job Work and Advertisements must
bc paid for when handed in.
TO avoid any misunderstanding on the
part OF the Annual Advertisers, it is proper
10 state DISTINCTLY that their privilege
only extends to their own immediate bust
ness. Real Estate, Legal and all other
advertisements sent by them to be an adol
tional charge, and no variation.
No paper discontinued until all arrcar-
ages arc paid up, unless at the option Of
the editor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
Look HAeEes
Buggies! Carriages !
VEHICLES !
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
The Best Variety Of Buggies, Carriages,
and Vehicles generally, ever offered
to the people, and less in price.

desire to call the attention Of the citi-
Gems of Berkeley and surrounding cotln-
ties TO the fact, that | have on hand =
large and elegant supply of family ear
riagcs, buggieS, rockaways, jenny lind-,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which am
selling lower than other dealers in my
line, either for cash, on time, or in cX-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. | ask attention
to these terms rs they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but want
my friends and customers 10 know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want Of old carriage wheels
10 fl up their market wagons, or to make
temporary wagons, will find ut my facto-
~ any kind they may desire, some of them
very good and will last a long time for
such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me Il call, if you want anything in my
line; it will not be my farilt if We don't
deal. w VI. +. GEl FIX.
Martinsburg, July -, 1880. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
MILLINERY.

7 HAVE just returned from Baltimore
Iwith 4 beautiful and fashionable stock of
Spring and Summer Millinery, Hats,
Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons,
Silks, Satins, laccS, Nets, Yelling, Orna-
mcntS, sc. Will order goods ut short
notice. BY visiting the most fashionable
openings in the city, | am prepared to
execute work in the most stylish man
ner.
n. B.-No charge for trimming hats
when the material is purchased from me g..
MRS. NJ. LOU IERRlNGTON. !.
April II, 1850. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
New Goods
. 81 AT TuE
POST OFFICE STORE
DUFFIELD'S

THE undersigned has just laid in ro,,.
i supply Of Spring and summer Cool,
to be sold ut the lowest possible pricss
consisting in part OF Calicoes, Cottons
Cottonades, Linens, Towels and Id
Dress Goods. Cotton, Batting, Waddin.
and Canvass and full line of Hose. Soci7
as low as GO cents per dozen pairs. Also
large stock of Winter Goods which viii
be sold very low.
The Notion department embraces La1io.
and Gents neck wear, Collars. Curs
Searfs, Ties, HandherchiefS, Ribhon.
Breast-pins, Ear-drops, Collar and Cuff
Buttons, Studs, Fans, ParaSOlS, DC.
Also fullline of GROCERIES, Canned
Fruits, &C., TobaeeoS, SHUTS, Cigars
Pipes, Wooden and Tinwarc; Cutlerv
and Hardware, Shovels, Forks. Axe:
Hatchets, Curry Combs and Lamp Good,
Coal Oil, sc.
Mems, Ladies, Misses and Children,
Boots, Shoes and Slippers from the eiiy
markets at reduced prices. HARVEST
SHOES VERY CHEAP.
4 full line of QUEENSWARE. \ 81.
perior line of BOOTS and SHOES. >urh
as Mems Fine Calf, Stitch Downs. Plovs
Shoes, &C., and Ladies Fine Lasting Gal
tiers. Slippers, and Children's Shoes OF an
kinds. A full line of GROCERIES.
COUNTRY PRODUCE At uIGHESV
PRICES taken in exchange for goods.
Special attention given TO SHOEMAK-
ING. Coarse and Kip Boots and Shoes
and all kinds of Fashionable work done
i'm elegant order; ouch rs French Calf
Hand Stitched, and Riding Boots, Con.
gress Caters; and the new Windsor Low
Buckle Shoe, or any style of Boot or shoe
desired. Special inducements 10 Cash
Customers.
Thankful for past favo:S continuance
of the same is respectfully requested.
j. u. HAGLEH.
Duflelds, May %, 1850. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENT!

rvuE undersigned, thankful for the lib
! craI patronage heretofore received, re-
specially announces TO the pubic that
lac has added to his large stock OF Hard
ware. Qucensware and Groceries
\ well selected stock OF Ladies, Misses,
Gents and Boys SHOES, Of every
description,
bought foc cash and will be sold III bot
tom prices. Also Wooden Ware, and me
ia SETS. tall and examine stock
and satisfaction guaranteed.
G +. LICkLlDER.
May - II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
MET ALLIC GAS Els

NLEAN TEETH and purified breath,
Y can be had by using the best tooth
powder and washer. Among the best
are Meade and Bakers Deutrifce ;Meade
and Bakers Carbolic Mouth Wash; Bur-
nctt's Oriental Tooth Wash; DR.. Carter's
West India Tooth WASH; Balm of 10000
Flowers, and our own unsurpassed tooth
powder. BAKER * MCMURRAN.
Oct. 80, 1880. 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
DENTAL NOTICE.

THE undersigned hereby respectfully
L informs the citizens of ShepherdStown
and surrounding country that he Will
visit families wishing work done, at any
time upon information by postal card, add
dressed to him at Martinsburg. He will
come mt any time required. He also re-
quests persons wishing anything done i'll
his line to give him call NJ MartinSburg
when visiting that town.
With an experience of over Twenty
Years in the practice of his profession,
and provided with all the latest lmprov-
eel instruments, he is preparedto perform
Ill operations on the mouth and teeth III Il
scientific manner.
Teeth inserted from one to full sett IN
any way desired ut very reasonable rates.
Ali operations warranted. Calls solicit
ed. Dental Rooms, No. u, W. Burke
ST., Il few doors west OF Market House
Martinsburg.
DR.. f. b. HAMlIL,
Resident Dentist,
Successor to DR.. w. i. Nither0w,
Martiusburg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13

I INVITE the especial attention OF all
l persons in need OF COOKING STOVES
TO the following list Of necessary Furni-
ture which give with each stove, and
which guarantee 10 be first class IN ey-
cry respect-ll wash Boiler, / Coffee
Boilr, Sauce Pan and Lid, Iron Tea
Kettle, Iron Pots, 2 Pot Lids. I Long
Griddle, ] Skillet, 8 Sheet Iron Pans, /
Lid Litter, Poker, Stove ScIaper, 3
joints Of Pipe and ] Elbow, j Large
Tin Bucket, ] Bread Pan, CALENDER, !
Wash Basin, Pudding Pans, Patty
Pans, IL Pie Platcs,/l Milk StraiDcr, /
Milk Skinner, Plain Ladle, Pierced
Ladle, Soup La1le, Iron spoon, Cake
Turner, Egg Whip, PieCylmpcr and
Trimmer, ] Fancy Tea Pot, 2ySad Irons,
j Tea Pot Stand, / Sad Iron Stand, ] Pep
per Box, Nutmeg Crater, Candle Stick,
i Cake Mould, GI'in Cups, / Djpper,
Biscuit Gutter, Rolling Pin, i Potato
Masber, Butcher Knife, 8 Knives and G
Forks worth 81 - per set, 6AibIa Table
Spoons. 6 Albata Tea Spoons, Coal Sho-
vel, Flesh Fork, 3Jeliy Cake Pans,
pound Of Stove Polish. -a.
The Stoves are The leading Modern
STYLES Of the large variety OF their ever
al manufactures.
At the following prices VIII deliver
Cooking Stoves, with furniture, ia
Bridgeport, Nd, or on board OF the Il.
& o. Il. r., or az any station on, the $. V.
Railroad :-Excelsior, Noble Cook. Star.
or Emerald, No. Z, s5l !; No. 8 ;35 No.
$50. Farmer Girl, Enterprise, Cottage,
Virginia, or Columbia Cook, Nor. SIS;
No. $50; No 8 s36. New Jasper, Our
Friend or the Best G. ok, No. z, SIG: 10.
$3.50. Carroll Cook, CHARM, or Cricket
No. SIC; No. 8. t2S. ~
Repairs furnished Tor stoves. =
Returning thanks for the liberal pat
ronage Of the past, hope 10 Iaerit con-
tinuance. III. &. MARTES.
Shepherdstown, Jan. 81, 1880. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
TO THE FARMERS.

I AN now pre- pared to furnish YOU with
| a reliable line OF standard Fertilizers,
viz: Xcl's Ammoniatcd Bone super
Phosphate Of Lime; Iell's High Grade
Economizer; Icli'> Dissolved :. {. Bone
Phosphate; With a fall line OF Potap>co
Guamo Company goods, which has been
sold largely in this county for many years
with great satisfaction and stands y No.
/, NIL being prepared under the Supcrvi-
sion OF G. \. Leibi%, leading chemist.
Also can furnish the Bradley ihosPhateS
which are leading standard goods; also
Pure Bone Meal and Flour of Bone. We
respectfully solicit an examination Of oar
Fertilizers aud prices, feeling assured
that We can do a, well for you a. anyone
else. having had considerable experience
I'm the sale and use OF Fertilizers, AID we
dOuot oAer anything that | am moi will
linz to use myself. Respectfully,
J. :. MELVIN.
Dulliclds, Aug. y, 1850. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-13
JOHN F. WELSHAHS.
OPENING OF MAGNIFICENT NTOth
DRY q @ ODDS
millinery, Fancy Goods,
MOTIONS,
FOR TIE FALL AND WINTER
OF 1889 AND 1881.


HAVING Just returned from the different EaS-
TEN ii les with la'C' aud well selected STOCK
Of Goods, I would invite The attention OF lur-
cdasers TO an examination OF the SANE.
N DRESS GOODS name Black silks. Black
Cashmere. Monte Cloths. Cololsed Cashn,errs,
Tartan PLdls. DiIgoEais, Brocalets, beDteSS'
Dress Flanncls, g..
DOMESTIC COOS, Prints Bl"ached and
Jrnliceched Co,tons, Sse-tiacs, Bed Ticks, Can
ton Fauuels, Shaker F.auTais, Ginghams, Crash,
tVr., d.
MILLINERY GOODS, Bonnc;s, Hats, Frames,
Feathers. Flowers, Ornaments. Sa;u, Plush,
N.lvets. Nclyctcers, Silks, Ribbons, &c.
NOTIONS AND FANCY GOODS. silk and
Linen ihndkrrchicts, Ladies and Caildrcn's
Hose, Gloves, Corsctts Hemburg Edges, Iph-
VT Wurst,ds. Germantown Yarns BuLCons, Per-
umCry, Soaps, Scissors, Shears, SILVER IhlmhleS,
DC, &c
ALSO BLANKETS, White Qnilts, Table Oil
C,Oths Shawls. SSi:,s. Beaver Clotn, Water
proof & 9th Clocks, 81.
These Coos have oil been selected with great
care, and an coni;eng luat they are rs lew a.
the same qualities Of goods can DC bought tor III
any make.
Ms motto in business is first class Goods, short
profits, goods Us represented, ana satisfaction
guaranteed.
No trontleto show goods, whether you wish
10 purchase or only to look, YOU will be treated
with the same politenCss and attention.
Thankful for the liberal share of patronage
extended to me in the past, | solicit cooiinu-
ance Of the same.
Very Respect fully.
Octoter9 If
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-01-14

The Harrisburg Telegraph writes
Famine in Europe, Instead of decreas-
ing, Is steadily On the increase. In
Great Britain there is far more suffer
ing than the newspapers published IL
England and Ireland care to relate
Scotland is much more fayOrabiy organ
Ized In labor and supplied with the
Decessaries o: life than England or Ire
land On the continent OF Europe :be
famine, while not general, Is felt in
Germany, Russia, Portugal, and Tur-
key in Europe. aud will make demand
for American bresdstufs this year equal
to that of last year, If not greater.
The farmer who has wheat in the ground,
aud land on which to raise curn and
rye, may put 1t all in these crops this
year aud be able TO sell whatever be
raises at good prices as soon as III bar
vested and threshed. The people ol
the old world, as well as those of Asis
now warripg with Christian England
will want all the surplus grain which
can be raised in tho United States and
Territories this year, aud the prices will
be at paying figures.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-01-14
GENERAL ITEMS.

1t is an offence against Michigan law
to destroy muskrat houses
Bruised horse radish on the wrist Is
said to cure neuralgia.
Omaha claims a trade for the past OF
$40, 100000.
Chiua's national debt is only three
and quarter millions of dollars.
Since Friday, January I'd, 1881 the
legal rate of interest in New York IL
six per cent instead of seven which
heretofore was the rate.
Mrs. Harry Beruthetzel, at Mount
VILE, while standing at fire place the
other day, her clothes took IRE and on
" BY superhuman efforts were exhn-
guisted, she escaping serious injuries.
Governor Cornell will sign his first
annual message with a gold pen made
from coin four thousand years old,
sent from Egypt by a former New
York politician named Batchelder.
A German farmer, named John
Schwartz, living near Fort Hamilton,
New York, recently dug up a bottle
containing fifteen 81 900 bonds of the
New York Central railway, seven OF
which we're signed, and the others with
ou, signatures. They proved, however,
to be all counterfeits, part of the SoOO,-
900 issue that IN 1873 we're placed on
the New York market, and most O.:
them disposed of.
Pocomoke City remains at white heat
The Presbyterian Church, in which
Aydelotte, the accused, is an elder, Is
divided on the question of his guilt or
innocence of too much sweetness with
one of the sisters. During the Sunday
morning services OF a week ago, at the
time appointed for delivering the SER
mon, Preacher Bowen arose end dsiIv-
cred a most scatbing diatribe not only
against Mr.. Aydelotte, but against the
entire community. He came to POGO
moke City, be said, :own of churches,
supposing be was coming among CHRIS
tlon and moral community, but instead
be found himself among people so di-
rectly the opposite Of this, that be was
ashamed to acknowledge his residence
there that few days before when in
Philadelphia he was ashamed to own to
a brother clergyman and did not &C
knowledge that he belonged to POGO
moke City. He continued in an earn
est and cutting rebuke Of the abuses of
which he complained aud ended by re-
signing his pastorate over the church.
The excitement throughout the county
is intense and many of the best people
sustain Mr.. Bowen in the course he has
taken.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-01-14

"THE Altoona Radical advocates the
claims of Hon. John 4. Lemon, oi
Blair county, the popular Senator from
the 35,h district, TOR the Republican
nomination for Auditor General. The
Radical says that IN Col. John A.
Lemon, Central Pennsylvania presents
ITS representative man. Born and rear-
ed amoRg a people Injured TO labor in
the mines and mills. the furnaces and
forests, be has been from early life
closely identified with the great coal,
iron and lumber interests of the State,
snd with the laboripg men who have SO
largely contributed to make those in
terests what they are" Col. Lemon is
now serving his third term in the State
Senate"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-01-14
Legal Notices.
xoTICE OF APPEALS.

HyHE County Commissioners wiz no,
A,na,Is On the tri-enniai assessments
.ha ro,r 1880. at the following times
and places, to wit;
For the borough of Port Royal, at 'he
p,,brc House of John McAanigal IN for'
pova, on Monday, February 9, 1857.
For the township of Turbett, at the fuo,
T.. Uorse of John McManig,l in Port Ro! al
On Tresiay. February 10, 1880.
For the township of Beale, at the fuohc
uarSe of GIDEON Haldeman in Johns'own,
~ "Wednesday. February ii, lSSo.
por the township of Tuscarora, at tse
puh,;. Uouse of Abraham Evans in East
,va,erfori on Thur-dsy, Feb. IL, 1851
For the township of Lack, at the PUBIC
uarsa Of abraham Evans in East Water
"a ON Friday. February l3, losD.
Fo- tb,. township Of Spruce Hill, at the
S,,rnce uiIl School House in said township
on Ssturday. February "a, 1880
F. the township Of Milford, at the Pub
", uo,sa of John Foreman in the bor-
ongb of Patterson, on Wednesday, feoru-
arv I8, 1880.
For the boroagh Of Patterson, at the Pub
lie House OF John Hays IN Patterson on
Thursday. February l9, 1850.
Por the township of Fermanagh, at the
Court House in Mifliintown, on FRIDAY, feo-
rusry 90, lssO. =. a..
For the borough Of Miflintown, at the
Cont House in Miffiintown, on Saturday,
February q. 1850.
For the township Of Fayette, at the Pub
lie House of W. W. Sharon in McAlistsr-
Vile. on Monday, February %, 1850.
For the township of Monroe. at the fub-
lie House of Ephraim Graybi'i in Richiieid,
on Tuesd ". February 81, lsSo-
For the township of Susquehlnna, at the
Public House of H. X Frymoyer IN said
township, on Wednesday, Feb. %, lSeo.
For the township of Greenwood, at the
Puhlic Honse of Thomas Cox in SAID town.
ship. on Thursday, February 20, loSO.
For the township of Delaware and the
borough Of Thompsontown. af the Public
nonse of Mrs. Snyder in Thompsontown,
on Friday, February "a, 1880.
For the township of Walker, at the fuo-
lie House of VIM. Knisely in Mexico, on
Saturday, February %, 1885,
The County Commissioners will be IN
session at the above times and places from
9 O'Clock A. NJ. to 3 O'Clock p. VI. The
Assessors of the townships and boroughs
will be required to attend in their respec-
tive districts on the above days.
J.BANKS WILSON,
HUGH l.. McMEEN,
JOHN p. McWILLlAaS,
Attest: Commissioners.
JAMES IRWIN, Clerk.
IJan. IA, $780,.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-01-14
GENERAL ITEMS.

Forty thousand children have died
Of diphtheria in the Causcasus district
of Russia since the appearance of this
terrible epidemic.
Three boys from Thompsonville
Com, we're drowned at Springfield
Mass, on Saturday by breaking
through the ice on which they were
skating.
Burglars attempted to enter the
Thayer Jewelry Company's building,
at Astoria, Long Island Saturdy night,
but we're driven off by the watchman,
who fired several shots and wounded
one of The burglars trail Of blood be-
ing discovered Sunday morning. Two
shots were fired at the watchman, but
without effect
A kcg of powder exploded in the
forecastel of the Idlewild. q regular
Ohio packet between Evansville. Ind.
and Cairo Ill at Weston yesterday
morning, blowing off her forecastle and
port hull to the waters edge, and bad
Iy Gripping nine of her colored crew.
The boat is helpless at Weston.
A horrible murder was committed on
Thursday evening at the farm of ex-
Sheriff Hayne, in Zuma township Rock
Island county, III John CKeyser and
John w. Palmer, formerly residents OF
Pennsylvania, and painters, had be
come involved in quarrel respecting
their claims to the hand of a young la
dy, while takin supper at the house Of
their employer on Thursday evening
Keyser seized a hammer and began
pounding palmer over the head fractur-
ing his skull in several places and pro-
ducing fatal injuries. The murderer
has been lodged in Jail at Rock Island.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-01-14

RELATIVE to the famine in Germany
dispatch from the capital of that
country, under date of last Friday,
the 9th inst, says: In the lower
house of the Prussian Diet the Min
lister of Finance in asking a vote for
the relief OF the sufferers by the Ian
inc in Upper Silesia, announced that
the government also contemplated
the construction of two branch rail,
way lines in Si!esia, which would re-
quire grant of twelve and a-hali
million marks. He said that 106, ,00G
persons at present needed relief, and
that provision for these had been
made up to the end of the month.
The government, he said. hoped to
effect lasting improvements by ex-
tensive drainage works and the pro
motion of local industries.