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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
The Presidents Condition.

The President has been sine, our last
report, lying in an extremely critical CON
dition at the executive mansion. He is
attended by four prominent surgeons of
Washington, including DR.. d. W. Bliss
and Surgeon-G General Barnes. The ball
has not yet been extracted, and the dec
tors are unable TO determine precise =
whare it is located. The theory of the
doctors, which the symptoms OF the case
appear to have pretty well demonstrated,
is that the ball has wounded the liver.
but Which it Is now lodged in that or
gan or elsewhere in the abdominal vi.eer
they are unable at this stage TO determine
1t was deemed unwise to probe for the
bali, after its entrance of the abdominal
cavity was ascertained. The President
has been reduced to a state of great de
bility, but has been cheerful and resigned
an admirable chris ian spirit
The twelfth day was passed on Wednes-
day and the doctors now express every
confidence in the Presidents ultimate re-
cevely. for which much to be desired end
all good peope will earnestly pray.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
effersOn Davis on the Attempted As
SaSSinatiOn

LOUISVILLE, KY. July 9.-The CourierJour-
nal prints the following:
"Bedupoir, HtrriSon County, Mss. July 5,
1881. Mr., Find!ey s. Collins.-Dear Sir |
have received yours Of the 4th inst and thank
you for the kind expressions it contained. The
evil influences to which you refer rs causing the
bitterness felt towards Southern men it may
fairly be expected will give way to the solid
sense of the people if they shall, like yourself
detect the sordid motive for which the stimu-
lants are administered will not, like the
telegram you cite in regard to the attempted
assassination of the President, say | am thank
full the assassin is not a Southern man. but
will say regret that he is an American A
crime black enough in itself, has a deeper dve
from the mercenary motive which seems to
have prompted it. sincerely trust the President
may recover and that the startling event will
arouse the people TO the consideration of re-
medy for the decentralization which wild hunt
after office is creating.
evil the best wishes for your welfare, am
very truly, yours. JEFFERSON DAVIS
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15

of taxes paid by them shall be additional
ly appropriated to their education. The
discriminating word white" in the school
law is only used to the extent of prohibit
ing mirea schools. We do not believe any
fair minded colored man would for IA mo-
ment desire any such arrangement, and if
they do they will certainly never be graf
flied in this State.
A Democratic Legislature has already
provided for the establishment of one or
more schools in each election district for
the education of cslored youth, and re-
quired that they be kept open as long as
the other public schools of the particular
and that "each colored school
shall be subject to the same laws for its
government, and furnish instruction in the
same branches, as the schools for white
children" What more could be asked to
be done in behalf of race that contributes
in no way to the support Of government,
and bands together as race in opposi-
ton to the party that controls the State 2
The generosity of the Democratic govern
ments in the South in educating the
negro race, has been highly commended
by prominent northern Republicans. We
refer you, Basil, to the extract from the
Baltimore american and New York Tri-
bune, in to-day's TINES. If the colored
population would exercise their right to
vote with more discretion and selfrespect
they would be still more literally dealt
with.
While the Democratic party does not
profess any superior and everything friend
ship for the black race over the white race
it is, nevertheless, pledged to guarantee
the colored population all its Legitimate
civil and political rights, and protect them
in the enjoyment. thereof. For all the gov
ernmental aid and protection that colsred
men may ever expect in this State, they
must look to the Democratic party, and it
is high time the more intelligent of that
race were recognizing this indisputable
fact. 1t was recognition fthis fact that
led to change of political conduct among
the colored voters in the other Southern
States, and how much better is their pre-
sent condition than when they were blind
ly supporting the carpet bag leaders of a
so-called Republican party. Remember
Fred Douglass injunction, Mullen, and il
you are true friend to your race, teach
them to divide upon political questions
like all other races, if you would have
them prosper.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
OUR NEW YORK LETTER
NEW YORK, July, 18Th, 1881 i.

NEW York, July, 18Th, 1881.
Editor ofthe Times:
Perhaps the most practically graceful out
come of the vile assault on the chosen chief of
the nation with which the country rings is the
sympathetic subscription OF $3.50, 900 al the
Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Gufieid, no
seems to be an uncommonlv good specimen Of
the kind Of American wives the ihoSt fortunate
of w are proud of, has thus a comfortable pro-
vision, in any event, and us I'm easy mind is
great thing Tor invaIidS, the know ed, e of this
may hsip the iilug;fious victim very greatly.
We all kEGw that IhiS modern CIncnnt titus is
not rich, bui rather the reverse although the
nasty ante-electon stories made him out an
Dmnivorous gobbler of unlawful gains,
Pm glad to see they have bad the soass to
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Notice of Free Scholarship
IN THE
Western Maryland
College.

DY an act of the General Assembly of Mary
ID land, the Western Maryland College is en-
abled TO furnish tuition, board, fuel, lights and
washing, free Of charge. TO one student finale
or temale) from each Senatorial district of the
State; to be appointed by the School Commits
sioners in said Senatorial district, by and with
the advice and consent of the Senator in their
respective Senatorial districts, after a competi-
tive examination of candidates
This scholarship is now vacant, and appli-
cants are requested to send in their applications
to the undersigned as soon as possible, when
they will be notified ofiimc and place of exam
nation A. w. NEALE
jy l5-2t, Secretary to the Board
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15

A LONG and carefully written article in
the New York Tribune gives a mass OF
interesting facts concerning the education
al progress of all parts of the South, and
especially ofthe progr, IS of the negro race
The work is going on with the enthusiasm
of a new effort, rather than with the i'm
petus of an established system But there
is a feeling that the education of the
whole mass of ignorance that the War
lett upon the hands OF the South is too
large problem for the South to deal with
unaided and alone. The assistance Of the
national government as had been suggested
by Mr.. Hayes, and subsequently in the
inaugural address of Mr. Garfield. must be
obtained before the immense difficulties
of the undertaking can he overcome. But
the spirit that is shown now in all parts Of
the Soulful the report of the New York
Tribune can be trusted-is such as to in
sure that government funds devoted To-
this end will be wisely and honestly ex-
pended Baltimore american
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
HOTEL.
1 Bath Houses

have been cree ell on the beach. and bath
ing suits in plenty constantly ready and
hired reasonably \ good salt water bath
is the most hcalthtul exercise that can he
engaged in at TINS season. and Cedar
Point is he place to take it. Every pre-
caution has been taken tn avoid accidents
by drowning. \ large open and airy
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
To the People of Charles.

We would say that FOR excursion parties
and picaics this place has no equal, and
tn such parties we ex'end cordial iuvi-
tation, and promise to them that they will
enjoy day spent at this place. Every
precaution has been taken against dis
turbauces and no apprehension need be
by the people on this score. 4 large
body of local police always on the ground
and peace and good order will always be
strictly observed.
Is" The boats plying 10 and fro on
the river always stop here; and there is a
beat from Washington daily which sops
at all the River landings, and touches at
this point which will give parties coming
on her at least an hour and a-halfiu which
to enjoy the fine fishing and bathing here
offered. The people of Charles county
and elsewhere cannot fail to see the adj
vantages that are offered by the Manage
ment of this place, and they hope to see
them r;wared their efforts to please
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Falling Hair.

Frank \. Bean, Steam Fir. Engine d Rn>tou
was cured al hlppccla, or falling of the hair by
IN" tuticuFt Ra~blVcnt internally and Cuticura
aal tutlcuTa ~'apeNt"ruallv. which completely
restored hN hair when ali said h,, would los. II
Thomas Lee. 13I6 Frankfort Av Phliadclp hta
afnlct''i with daudruH. which for twenty wear,
hai covered ms scalp with scales one quarter oi
nm II ca ia thickness. CURED 10y the Cuiicura
Remedies.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Isl. Louis Gioac-prmoct4
L WAR RELIC.

In avery fall report recently published in the
PHILADELPHIA. L,sf3sy, reference Is made 20 the
case OF Mr. George /. Graham, aptomsueni
politician sui'aCgi.e Journalist, tcouneC'e d sab
the Phtladc phla Sandy hrrgr}, Who, by us-
ing the great German rrmendy, ~. Jacobs Oh
vas cured Of Troublesome case Of rheumatism
during the ar lie closed hss state
men; ~Ith-''to those Who arc Effected with
that complaint. u is worth US Sriga1 10 gold.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
IN MEMORIAM

pi.,i on The 18th o. june ~ the residence Of
his parrnts JOSEPH NICHOLAS sli-.t soa OF
Joseph ) and Clauigne Boz rJnaH. aged ypo
yesrs aud ssvea months. "
IN the death Of this interesting H'slSRtd 2
sweet loaer has brra 'Akra from ;he storms
u ihis world sad iransPlanIrd 30 bloom in The
celcs;izl g,-dru Too good too pare fur earth
he has b-vu summoned tsus cary to hls tI-a-
veul. home To take hts pla-e
Md The celestial band
Forever saved from hi, world alarms
Chsuting the authc ms - ;hr spirit Land
Which ever swell from group. that touui the
Almighty stand
Then weep not fond parca,s, the same hand
that sent the angel OF death Ia steal away yoas
muth loved treasure, Nil n his oNa COOL iigIs
send comfort ami happiness 10 yoar grie'
stricken hearts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

M EihpTE
Y OF are requested TO announce nv nlme us
Il "a candidate Tor the office of County Com
missioner subject io the action of The Republi-
can convention. hope TO Secure the support
Of the Republican voters OF Charles coudty
whiCh have every honest reason to expect
MATTHEW :. PROCTOR.
PIES Wharf, June LIST, 1881.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Religious Notice.

The Ri. Rev. VIM. Pinkney, D. D; L. l.. D..
assisted by the Rev. Never Levin. D. D.. and
the Rev. q. F. Williams, will bold divine SER
vices in Durham Parish on the eth and 18th
inst, as follows: At the Chapel or the eve
ming of the 18th at I o clock morning and af-
ternoon. Services at the Parish church, on the
18th, beginning at IL O'Clock, A. NJ. and 3
. clock, p. NJ.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Eczema,

non. W m. Taylor, ho>ton, Mass, permanently
.ui.d Oh "a huhIor "i thr face and scalp eczema.
Years ny many OF lin>tnnS best ply >icians and
most npted specialists, ns well a. EurDIs.an At
thpritieS. "
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE.

Mr.. EDITOR You vii please announce
vi Judge RICHARD Is Il. CnEw "A candidate
tor The position of Associate Judge, which he
nov 81 svcrPiahlv holds; sat ject TO the action
vf the Democratic Nomin tting Convention Tor
The Se7enih Judicial District. and ohlige
MARLBORO DISTRICT,
June -, lsst-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Pavilion

for the use OF those who wish to dance.
and good music is easily ar,ainable In
fact this resort is tirst-class, and every tf-
fort has been made for the enjoyment OF
those who visit here.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Milk Crust.

Mrs. Flowers. lli Clintpn ST.. Cincinnati, speak,
"I hrf sister child, who was cured OF milk
crust which resisted all remedies Tor TWO wears
-" = hi" htaithN boy, with IA b,auttful head
of hair. "
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Treatment.

Inc 'Hlruw Treatment consists ia the in
ttfiA4 Use ri liz" tutlcura Rr>DiSrut tIt,. new
ht"nd partner. and the external u>.. Of tutiCura
aud tuiicusI ~'aI.. the great skin cures
FOR SunbuTn, Tan aud GREASY skin use CutI-
'ufA >'tp, aH 'Nluisia toilet lstc'l aud nursery
>s'ntt'Ne, fragrant with d"Hrsou, flower odurS
and d, "a Ing bal>aIn~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Skin Humor.

+. II. Drake Esq. agent for uarper & Bros.
i'eltoit, Mich, gives an astonishing account OF
MS case eczema rodent, which had been treat
ca by IL consul tation OF physicians without ben
emit and which speedily Welded To- The Cnticuro
he'"lNtht internally and Cuticura and Cuti-
cufa soap externally.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
r. ID A D THIS !
J. BLAKE KENDALL,
6l9 B St. N w near B. & P. R. r. depot.
W1SHINGION, d. G.

INVITES your attention TO the List of
L Goods as enumerated below and the prices
annexed, the same being small sample of nv
immense stock and the low prices at which |
am now selling
A sett (four) of First class Ready-Made
Wheels, my own make, of either !,
in, ] or in. tread for S 90
Sarven Pattern Wheels /, l in. and
inches tread, per ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS so
Buffalo Blowers, the best, cheapest and =
and most powerful Fan Blower in the
market, equal in power to a 40 inch
bellows price each, complete-.......$l 80
Cart Shafts, per OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. rs
Jump Seat Irons, per sett.................... 90
Cart SIlls, per ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %
Sulky Shafts, finished, per par............ Sc
Sulky heels, per pair......... ...... ...... %
Bent Rims per sett........ ......... ......... 95
Finished Poles. with circles, each....... l 90
blacksmith Upright Drills, each......... Is 90
Wagon Bows, each. ................ 25
Tire UpsetterS best in market, each...... Is 90
lire Blenders, small size, each............. 10 90
medium size, each 20 90
Finished Shafts, per yair........ ......... 70
Forged Shifting Rail sets, each.........-. %
Seat Springs, per NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. %
buggy Bodies, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. :. 90
Leather Dashes for bodies: each. 90
Bolt Shears per pair. ....................... 90
The Celebrated
"BREWSTER GEARING" with BODY,
Seat, AXfes, Dash, etc, ali bolted to-
gether, in fact a complete open buggy
nll put together and finished except
wheels Shafts and Trimming, price 40 90
Brewster Patent Continuation Side Bar
Springs, vi skeleton body attached
n
LUIS PEI eett.. 90
NpSkes, per Observation-Disclosures. %
Snort 4 rim Axles, ! per sett So Springs, j
IN per H., lie. Norway Nail Rods, by
the bundle of 25lbs, per In. cents
Bar, Rod Hoop. Band aud Norway Iron,
Spring, Tire. Toe Calk, Blister and Cast steel
Wood, Iron and Steel Axles.
va SkeinS, Anvis, Belts. Screws, Rivets.
Bornx, Tools, Eifrhwheels, Horse Shoes and
Nails, Whip Sockets. etc. Paints, Earnish
Pumice Enamel Dressing, Duck, Canvass, &c.
Prices su,yect 10 change mifhom notice.
~ Orders 10y mail will receive prompt a,ten-
ton. Come and see me at
No. 619 B Street Northwest,
WASHINGTON. d. c.
my sip
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
M a r RI ED,

Ga Jaly .. 1881. bv Rev T II Shipiev. I .
|. MIi~~TEAD. TO MISS ANNIE ". NIL
STEAD. All Of Charles county
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE

We are authorized to announce JOHN
W. MITCHELL, Esq, as candidate tor
Associate Judge for the Seventh Judicial
Circuit,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Lost I!

Between Mr.. b. G.. Stonestreet's and Pye's
W harf small bundle, containing SCARF
and PIN, RAZOR and CUFFS. Any person
finding it will be librrally rewarded by leav-
ing it with Mr. j II. Roberts or b. G. Stone
street, Port Tobacco.
p H. MUSCHETTE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
(qtiicura
THE GREAT SKIN CURE.
Itching and Scaly Diseases,
Humors of the Scalp and
Skin Permanently
Cured.
RingWorm.

Geo. W. Brown, Is Marshall St, Providence,
*. l. cured 10y tutirurn Remedies OF Il Rngworm
Huinor got at the barber'S which spread all
over his ears. neck and face, and for six years
resisted all kinds of treatment
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Scald Head.

H. A raymond, Auditor +. W. J. 4 = r. r.
jackson, Nilch was cured OF scaid head of min,
years duration by the Cuticura Remedies.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Country Produce
R. L. Murdoch & Son,
HaJHlIuuII CIu<I3.
Near Port Tobacco station.

lust received the fashions for Spring and
- Summer. they are now prepared 10 make
suits in the most fashionable style.-Scourne
Repairing, Cleaning, Binding. Coats turned
at the shortest notice and cheap. One of them
can lie found in Port Tobacco every Tuesday.
and Saturday, prepared to take measures and
receive materials. ork delivered in Port To-
hacco if desired Thankful for past favors, we
guarapteed
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
MONDAY, August 18th

and continuing two days for Teachers of the
white schools. Examination of Teachers and
applicants for colored schools will be held on
FRIDAY, the 10th of August. In case ofrain
the examinations will be held the next fair
days. Teachers holding certificates of the lst
class will have the same renewed,
BY order Of Board,
A. W. NEALL,
in 7-lt Sec'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
SCHOOL NOTICE.

1--WE Annual Examination of Teachers and
Il of persons making application for teachers
certificates will be held in the office of the
School EaInr,ai .,.aI..i..cz
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15

COLLINS r5 M@IT " ei13lSs o an
vns y,ur urrIp,o' obtained from Collins
'"'NS @>~ssN ptTAt' EIEsTEIC Pas
Pr Ae-c0S THIS than any = tattyrV
no XIV mntE". They ar, a speedy
and certain rurr i'r Pam and weakness II IN.
! .uug>. Liver k5ifsy, and Urinary organs
Rheumatism. Neuralgia uN>t-ria FrTu.l.
weakness. Nervous Palms and ,s.aSn.>,.-, Ma
tsrlN. huI Fewer atI f-ue. FREE = cents -nld
~ cry E.rs-.
Weeks Il Potter. BOSTON, Mas.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Cuticura

k'ms-tii''> an tor sal" Dv all druggists Price.
d 'uticurt. Medicinal jelly. small boxes Sc
large buN'-N, -. tuticura Re>nivcut, th,. new
hlo.si fu'tn'' ! pr bottle. tufIcur, ~,ap tn,
queen 81 u~'cina' and toilet ~,aIr>' - Cum
dvpnt.
weeks q Potter. Boston. Mass.
z = Al Ina-l-.l fr.-. ~. r.--.--r, ~ No..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-07-15
Thursday Afternoon,
July %, 81.

For the benefit of the Union Sunday School
A good Supper will be prepared and all kinds
of Refreshments will be in abundance. Concert
open at O'Clock. Singers will be from
Washington.
~ COME ONE, CONE ALI.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-07
THE LLETN FRIDAY MORNING OCTOBER 1881

beautiful unknown.
Why should describe Darcy's feel
ings at that supreme moment OF his
lifeE Put yourself in his place. As
for Maud her reorganization was equally
sudden, and she turned as pale as
death, uttered his name under her
breath in tremulous tone of unbound
cd surprise and joy, and then, with the
usual inconsistency, blushed fiery-red
because she feared she had acted as her
faithful heart prompted,
Darcy stood for a moment like one in
trance; then, from his half-partcd
lips there came the words:
"Once more we meet" spoken more
to himself than to her.
Only four little words, but they bore
with them the incffable tenderness of
boundless love.
The good ship speeds over the deep
blue sea, the white-caps dance mcrrily
on the crest of the swelling pillows, the
sun looks smiingly down from cloud
less sky, and life is very beautiful to-
day to Maud and Darcy. The doubts,
the fears, the longing of the two weary
years are forgotten in the unspeakablo
happiness of reunion.
But how did it happen that Maud and
her mother, whom we found in power
ty, and occupants of tenement-house
two years ago appeared now on
steamer, and surrounded by evidences
of ample wealth.
Darcy was too full of the joyful meet
ing TO think Of this mt first; later on,
Maud explained it, They had received
a letter from the solicitor OF u near rel
alive Of theirs, informing them of that
relatives death and clause in his viii
leaving them handsome fortune.
Afew months later there was we'd
ding in the city where our story opened,
and the fair unknown became Mrs.
Reginald Darcy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-07
The Market.
THURSDAY EVENING, Oct. 6. 1881.

THURSDAY EVENING, Oct. 6, 1881.
The weather is variable and changes are
sudden and extreme. Thermometer early
in the week played in the neighborhood of
the ninetles, and yesterday fires were need
ed for comfort. To-day is somewhat warm
er but there is still sharp taste of frost in
the atmosphere.
We have little if any changes to note in
the different branches of trade, but the sea-
son is approaching when an active business
may be looked for in all leading articles
The river is rising at the rate OF an inch
an hour. The swell is from the Mississippi,
the rise in the Ohio being caused at this
point by back water.
FLOUR-S Steady and firm. Receipts
are short of the demand. Stocks are light
and prices unchanged.
HAY-Receipts are still IN excess of the
demand, and stocks are accommodating.
Prices are firm and unchanged,
CoRN-Quiet and easy. Receipts are
liberia and the demand very light.
OATS-Firm and in good demand.
Prices same as at opening Of the week.
MEAL-Quiet, easy and unchanged.
BRAN-Scarce and in good demand,
BUTTER-The market is little easier,
but good butter always finds ready sale.
EGGS-Steady and firm. We note a
good demand for all receipts In good con-
diton.
CHICKENS-Choice large young is in
good demand at outside quotations.
TURKEYS-Dull and quiet.
APPLES A-Choice are scarce and in good
demand at So to $3.50, as in quality.
POTATOES-Th market has fairly
opened and there is good demand for all
receipts.
ONIONS Scarce and in good demand