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Dom condemu good thing because Won
have been deceived hy worthless uoStrums
Parkcrs Ginger Tonic -bas cared many ul
this section from nervous disorders. add We
recommend it heartily to such sufferer -
aet.s. Sept l3-am
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-09-14

Miss Emma Shcarers Baltimore, Nd,
say: "a suffered from indigestion and Brown
lion Bitters did me- considerable good
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The Empire Grain and Fertilizer Drill,
MANUFACTURED By
Empire Drill Company,
10 Swan street, Baltimore.
THE BEST DRILL NOW USED.

The empire grain drill is the best because =
II Is what we claim il 20 be- a Positive Force
reed 1t sOWs with the same gpIr the samp
quantity OF wheat or oats. 1t sows al kinds Of
grain accurately. 1t will not bunch or wave
the grain. 1t viii not break the grain II is
not complicated, us it soWs all kinds Of Grain
WIN one run. 1t is guaranteed to SOW as well
aSahY double tred-run ever made. Ii is reliable
1"e'"St the quantity sown is regulated by gear
~ - SIT lslsctorN because there is no guess orlx
ooil ~ II l. the iightest draft drill made. 1t
' y llShtfSt drdtt drill made Ii rests lightly
" the HORSES Hrcas. BECAUSE il is evenly ba i.
'hct"' us WHEELS are hung on taper aXpls like
other ia i'll made -
ne iorcc-fecd fertilizer attachment used on
tHt Hpire brill Is fast superseding all others
4rcauSr-lt is the only one made tina It is Il Fore,
r.'U. III does not paste nor clog mp. II distrib-
u, ~ ~ even, continuous stream. 1t regulafes
II, I"Wuty soWn positively by gear Itavoids
w. S"E9> work 1t Is simple, durable and relia-
I ~. lulS taken apart " ithOut loust.niug Il nut
I5,ilhE; holt, or key: II feeds out all of the
losphile IN the box. II sovs as wen al the
NloNe OF the day it did in the morning II
| 'luaIlN rs well whether the d;tV is dry or
| pm IL Is guaranteed to SOW all kinds of
silhatt that are on the market. 6OUO in use
~ ihS perfect satisfaction.
ne lofc", feed grass seeder i a duplicate in
VI .'tuIt 81 TIE Sr1m feed. The quuntitv sovn
~ =, cgl lift3l b .,l ger s:a.-san j.
n 4ass~s quart 70 a half blshti. Thu <rrd L
~ 'iouted between HE rows Of grain. Tbf
~" ooN Is compact and easy of Hcepss II =
80 ~ grass stedcr made that depends upon
,P.Fu Tor quantity sown. Ii Is thrown into ana
put OF gear BY raising or lowering mo tenth ~
:, giving perfect satisfaction 10 All VIZ, ~, =
Is made '"s si'ss seeu Ihtre
For sale by
10 i''olA CATALDTS II. POSEY,
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ALL READ Y !
WAITING FOR YOU


The Finest, the La'e.t, the most Artistic
Styles of fall and Winter Cutting ever
shown IN tbs city. We claim tlat our
Stool, conta rs every desirable E4bricap'
psf-@a uecrtcd toni6tca Mat aud 71Sa,
some appearances. We guaraatcs our
Cicols in every particular We reand
money to any dissatisfied parrd@r
What more can any one expect asi
than will be given BY the
Great RaIfjmorp CIotI,fpN
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NOTICE.

DR WILLIAM r. BARKER, formerly O.
- Mechanicsyille, St Mtry's County,
has located at Ia Plata, and offers his profess
sional services as a medical doctor to the pub
lie Can he foand in his office at Farralps
Hotel at all times except when professionally
engaged. nov l7.ly* 81
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Saturday, September 18th, 1858,
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,

Mr.. Filter If Mr. Lem Hamilton wiil
consent 10 be a candidate before the Republl~
can convention for Coguty Commissioner be
Will be warmly supported
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SENSIBLE MEN ana N. !, women :. (. ?. s !, o,

SENSIBLE MEN and ,S %o%s9 X sp ,Ss
many diseases and arrangements Of the body
uach has separate cause or origin, and that
eaef needs different method Of treatment in
uidti To effect % cure, and "a moments reflection
must convince tAat any vi the quaek nostrums
ioi.ted upon the public claiming 10 cure all ola
number o. Numerically different diseases must
bugs. 80 - ""'''
POOR PEOPLE and people ,gs,. Of mod nod
even people well 20 do or wealthy find that the
''ahR9' ''1,aes cfprac.ising physicians are a Sc.
"ons burden to them, and also find that after
paying themselves poor thar no benefit has &C.
0fUra 20 hem, that IA fact they have thrown
thrir money away Tooycrcome these evils we
oHrr Nte-'ers No. s5 Sre Remedies to the sick
aud suffering one Renedy for each disease, with.
OUT for moment claiming that one remedy
VIII cure any other disease than the one claim
'd Tor IT, aud as these remedies have stood the
Test without single failure. we agree to rsfsnd
m' moHrg paid in every instance whore a cure il
NOT positively effected The remedies are en-
"rs's vegetable CON 10 uo harm, and viii nos.
HINeN cure every disease for which they ars
Drr~frfbed
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Mammoth Opening
or
Spring & Summer
q % d al o
AT
COx's Station.
SPRING and sUMMER GOODS


SPRING anil SUMMER GOODS
suited to all classes Of trade.
Our Cottons Linens, Prints aud Dress
Goods are the hest the market affords. Boots
and shoes. Caters and Slippers for Ladies or
Gentlemen have been uitAe expressly tor orr
custom trade. naudkerchiets Collars Cufs
Sc, Lingerie Of all kinds; Hats aud Caps OF
the latest STYLE in every variety. Groceries Of
all kinds; Teas, Coffee, Sugars, syrup, Mo-
lasscs
We are agcu, for New York Whip
Factory, and sell the finest whip made dis
played from handsome rack. nos TO be eN-
celled in beauty iu Che county We are Also
agent for The sale Of the famous
Whipplo Sprin g-Tooth Sulky
Harrow; the Whipplo Har-
row and Corn Cultiva.
tor combined; Ne
Cormick Single
Reaper;
Reaper, Binder and Mover.
The celebrated HUNTER F. Il F. PLoUGIlS
as well as the noted ploughs manufactured by
the St. Joseph Plough Company Mishawaka,
Indiana.
The Remington Sewing Machine is
also sold 0y us.
Should oyerwork from the use of any OF the
above machinery PROSTATE you or make you
feel badly, then call and we will sell you some
of Shaker world renowned medicines
And if your land is too poor to justify you
in buying machinery remember our lime kilns.
We will sell you also the Sickles Il Co..
/ ~ fup M "
By DR.. Robert Digges
Mint Julops always on ham, and choice
meals to feed the hungry man. All at
Howard Bros.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
DEATHS.

FUDGE-The following notice of the
death of Florence +. Fudge, daughter Of
D. L. and S. ]. Fudge, should have. APP
peared in last weeks issue of this pa
per, but owing to,a press of business was
neglected.
That which makes the death of this
dear child the more affective to the
stricken parents is, the suddenness of its
death. In usual health when placed in
its bed in the evening, its parents awoke
only to find it a corpse in the morning.
This makes its death doubly sad to the
parents, whose hearts almost refuse to
be comforted. There are providences
over us which are mysterious, and this
may be one Of them. To the bereaved
we would however say: "Sorrow not as
those who have no hope" Think of the
Saviour's words: "Suffer little children
to come unto me, and forbid them not,
for of such is the kingdom of God" Ger
tainly, these are words of comfort.
81 take these little Lambs" said He,
"And lay them in my breast,
Protection they shall find in me-
In me be ever best"
Little Florence died on the 25th OF
January, aged 9 months and % days.
G. BAUGHMAN.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
School Examiners Questions.
RAToN OHIO 1899
ARITHMETIC.


F. NJ. DE NOTE, ~LEwIsBURG, o.
/. What part, in weight, is 3-14 lbs.
OF sugar Of 2-5 ID. of gold?
2. Whatahall 1 ask for a hat that cost
So, that 1 maysfall 20 per cent. and still
make 20 per cent?
g.. Two boys bought a melon. One
pays s cents and the other 10 cents
They met n third and the three ate it.
Upon leaving the third gave 6 cents
How shall they divide it?
4. L wish to borrow $500 at a bank
tor 30 days. For what sum must Igive
my note SO as to principal and
interest, the rate Of discount being 10
per cent?
5. Which is more profitable to a bank
TO make long or short loans? Illus
trate.
6. 1 sold an article at 20 per cent.
gain; had it cost me So more, 1 would
have lost 20 per cent. Find the cost.
z. If IA Of the cost equals 1-6 of the
selling price, what is the gain per
cent?
s. The area of a cube is 1896 Gu. in.
| What is the diagonal?
8. Write a negotiable note. Indorse
said note by a special Endorsement.
10. 16 q per cent. Of what 1 receive
for an article is gain, what is my rate
of gain?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
UNITED STATES HISTORY.

UNITED STATES HISTORY.
L. What is the origin of the name of
u country and its aboriginal inhabi-
tants?
2. What different traits Of character
were shown by European nations in
founding colonies in America?
8. Name the men who were success
full in making permanent settlements
in the new world.
4. What peculiarities Of English, of
French, of Dutch civilization can you
trace upon the habits and institutions
as at present existing in the U. s.?
5. Sketch the history of political par
ties in the U. S. since 1889.
6. Tell what you know of the Decla-
ration of Independence, of Washing
toms Farewell Address, OF the Eman-
cipation Proclamation.
z. What are the duties of the Presi-
dent as a constituent part Of the law
making pow er of the Government?
8. What connection does the Presi-
dent sustain to the army and navy?
8. What are the duties of American
ministers and consuls?
10. I'm what year did each OF the fol-
lowing persons die: Washington, jeff
erson, jackson. Clay, Webster, s. A.
Douglass, Lincoln, Greeley, and Sum-
nerN?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

EAToN O., Feb. 9Th, ]

EATON, O., Feb. 5th, 1888.
The eNo. 10 Literary Society of Buzz
card Roost'' met Thursday evening, Feb.
LIST, with a crowded house. The exercis-
es opened with music, after which there
was an interesting program executed,
which contained much valuable informa-
ton, good advice and some humor; but,
in the main was excellent. 1t consisted
of selections, in~terspersed with music.
The titles of some of the selections were
as follows: 'tForce of Character, " GLOW
ers," ''The Rainy Day,"''The Old Maud
in the Wood" "No Time Like the Old
Time" ssThe WHISTLE" "a Ballad ON
Royal George" Spending" "Quo.
quette Punished" Ministerial Ballad of
Colonial Times" Bachelors" "Rural
Life in England" and a portion of
"Evangeline." Judging from the titles,
is evidence enough that there is much
valuable information contained therein.
Wy,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
GEOGRAPHY.
O.. T. CoRsoN, CAMDEN, o.

". l. COfSoNy CAMDEN, ".
l. When do you commence teaching
geography to pupils?
2. Make an outline of the first lesson
you would give.
8. What are volcanoes? How do you
explain them to a class?
4. Locate the volcanic regions in the
world.
5. Give the relief Of S. A.
6. Give the drainage of Asia.
Z. What is a government? Name the
classes.
8. Bound Texas and locate its CAPT.
tai.
O. Give the area and eliminating
point of each continent.
10. Name the highest range of noun
tains, the largest river, the most eieva-
ted plateau, the most extensive plain,
and the most populous country in the
world.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

4. Write five sentences illustrating
some of the most common errors in the
use.of language.
5. Define infection. What perts of
speech are infected?
6. Which should be taught first, ana
lysis or parsing? Why?
Z. Give the signs of the lenses in the
Potential Mode.
s. Correct and parse small capped
words: GAY The CAPTAINS of the STEAM
BOAT wife died yesterday. (b) 1 buy
my books at THoMPsoN's, the BOOK
SELLERS. (c) Who did you take him
to be?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

Our prices always were conceded to be
the lowest, but a still further reduction
has been made, which makes them at
least so per cent. below the prices asked
for the same by the other clothiers.-
Come and see the biggest bargains ever
offered at the Sacrifice Clearance Sale,
at Jos. Woerner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

just stop and think! Don't you know
that one of the best and easiest ways to
save your hard earned wealth is to buy
where you can get the best goods for the
money? You are invited to come and
see the bargains now offered by Jos.
Woerner's great clearance sale of Mems
and Bows Clothing.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
GRAMMAR.

/. Define grammar, English gram
mar and syntax.
2. What do you expect to accomplish
by teaching English grammar?
3. TO what extent shouldit be taught
to accomplish this?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
Notice of ppOrfioning Commit.
tees Report of the Shields
Road improvements.
AUDITORS OFFICE, }
PREBLE COUNTY, OHIO, !

AUDITORS OFFICE,
PREBLE COUNTY, OHIO,
EATON, O., Feb. 8, 1887
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
IN the Committee appointed for ap-
portioning the estimate expense of con-
structing the Shields Road Improve
ment have filed their report, and that
the County Commissioners willmeet at
the Auditors Office, in Eaton, Ohio, on
TUESDAY, March 9Th, 1888, and con-
tinue from day to day, If necessary, to
hear the same. Exceptions, if filed,
must be filed in writing.
W. B. MIKESELL, Auditor,
feb8-w2 Preble Co., o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

Many wonder how Parker's Ginger
Tonic can perform such varied cures,
thinking It simply essence of ginger,
when in fact it is made from many val
liable medicines which act beneficially
OF every diseased organ. See other
column.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

The best investment, ever if you will
not need any clothing for a year it will
pay you to buy now. Every thing mark
ed down, without regard to profit and
cost. Come early. At Jos. Woerner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

Boys suits, 4 to s years. We have
only a few suits left. If you want the
best bargains don't wait any longer
They are selling fast, at Jos. Woerner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

5. NUKE SUKFACF, EAIUN, u
Write TO the extent of a page or more
on School Management and Govern
ment, also, on the teachers influence
over his pupils.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
A CURE GUARANTEED IN ALL CAsEs
For Old and Young, Male & Female.

IN MAGNETIC MEDICINE; a
Brain and Nerve Food; Posi- sY
&3SSS1 lively Cures Night Losses, Sper- IA
EAgy matorrhea, Impotency, Nerv- MS@
&EE1Gous Debility. Leucofrh9s, Bar ihz2kI
iBEFOKE) renness; and for all Weak (AFTEH)
ness of the Generattve Organs in either sex 1t Is
an UNFAILING AND POSITIVE CURE. Tones
up the debilitated system. arrests all involunta-
~ discharges, removes mental gloom and des-
pondency, and restores wonderful power to the
weakened organs. ES With each order for
lars, we Will send our to refund the
money If the treatment does not effect q cure. 1t
is the CHEAPEST Nj BEST Medicine in the
market. Full particulars in Pamphlet, which
we mail free to any address. Sold by all Drug
gists, ore package so cts; Six for $3.50. or sent by
mail on receipt Of price by addressins the NAG
Guarantees issued in Eaton, o., only by WEBB
& CooyRR. oct7 fss-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
MARRIAGES.

PITTS-CARSON--On the 31st of JAN
uary, at the Baptist Church, Eaton, o.,
by Rev. S. D. Specs, Mr.. H. L. Pitts, of
Minnesota, and Miss Louisa Carson, Of
Eaton, O..
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
Certificate of Compliance.
STATE OF OHIO,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
ro H. Offh nc


WHEREAs, The HOME Insurance Company,
located 1t New York, In the State of New York,
has filed in this office a sworn Statement, by the
proper Of1cers thereof, showing its condition and
business, and has compiled In all respects with
the laws of this Stale, relating to Fire Insurance
Companies Incorporated by other States of the
United States.
Now, therefore. in pursuance o flaw, 1, Charles
q. Moore, superintendent of1nsurance or the
State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that said Compa-
ny is authorized to transact Its appropriate busi-
ness of Fire Insurance in this State, in accord
ance with law. during the current year. The con-
dition and business of said Company at the date
of such statement December 3lst, 1921, Is shown
as follows:
Aggregate amount of available Assets 81 ,20s ,4S9 OF
Aggregate amount of Liabilities. TEX
cept capital, including re-insur-
--.. 1,fot,tko "
Net $685. 4,77I,06l 06
Amount of actual paid up Capital..-S3 900, 900 90
Surplus. go. l,774,06 06
Amount of income for the year In cash $780, 81 %
Amount OF Expenditures for the year
In cash z,sii,1zs
In witness whereof, I have hereunto
subscribed my name, and caused the
CSEAL.1 Seal of my office to be affixed, the
day and year above written.
III. MOORE. SUIT.
H. H. FAIR, Agent, Eaton, o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
7AIIl's
HEALTH PRESERVING
H00GEF

BY a novel arrangement Of fine
coiled wire springs, which yield
rcadilyto everymovement Of the
wearer, the most
FITTINGS comfortable cor.
set ever made Is secured.
u Approved By the Best Physisiaas.
Give it q trial and you viii
wear no other. For sale by
Iammoth Cheap Store,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
Certificate of Compliance.
STATE OF OHIO,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,


COLUMBU Jan. 18th, 1888.
WHERlAs, The MILWAUKEE MECHAN.
1CS' MUTUAL Insurance Company, located at
Milwaukee, in the State Of Wisconsin, has filed in
this ONCE a sworn Statement, by the proper Off
GERS thereof, showing its condition aud business.
and has complied in all respects, with The laws of
this State, relating to Fire Insurance Companies
Incorporated by other States of the United States.
Now, therefore,, In pursuance OF law, 1. Charles
H. Moore, superintendent Of Insurance OF the
ny IL authorized to transact its appropriate busi-
ness of Fire Insurance In this State, In sccord-
ance with law, during the current year. The con-
dition and business OF said Company at the date
of such statement December 3Ist, 1882, is shown
as follows.
Aggregate amount Of available Cash
ASSets.....-. .- ...-....ToSi,io9 VI
Aggregate amount Of Liabilities, inclu-
ding reinsurance ziU,olo AZ
Net Cash Assets ..----. S56l ,524 90
Amount OF Premium Notes--------- 1s'Ss6 90
Amount o Incomef for the year in cash 327 ,l60 70
Amount of Expenditures for the year
In witness whereof, l have hereunto
subscribed my name, and caused the
[SEAL.1 Seal ofmy Office to be ofhxed, the
day and year above written,
CHARLES h. MOORE, Supt.
HUBBARD & PETERS, Agents, Eaton,O
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

Through tickets on sale for all points East or
&C., inquire OF agents Mt principal ticket offices or
address g.. W. Smith, General Passenger Agent,
II. WALDRoN. Genr Manager.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

to make regular and special inspections
of all schools and school buildings. This
is a good proposition. Local Boards of
Health have under general legislation,
everywhere, we suppose, the authority
to make such inspections, but they neg
lect them, and a statutory requirement
of this nature would be a good addition
to all sanitary codes. Half the. children
get their maladies at school. Our old
north school building would be condemn
ed by every Board of Health that would
inspect it.
The Eaton DEMOCRAT didn't say that
the Sunday resolution, but that each
member had defined his views and posi-
ton on what it meant and was intended
by its passage. So far as the passage by
ed, it amounts to nothing, and was a
simple piece of nonsense. The Smith
law cover everything that is necessary
in relation to the observance OF Sabbath,
and is still on the statute books, and
what business has our Council as a body,
or any other Council, with persons vio-
lating the Sabbath or in directing a sworn
officer to enforce a State law against one
set of our citizens violating it, and not
against others disregarding it? What
difference is there in the law between
the person that sells a pound of meat OF
a pound of sugar on the Sabbath, and
the one that sells a pint Of milk or hires
out a horse? Can u august Council
: specify OF discriminate in the matter O
+ enforcing the law? Hardly. The whole
, thing is so absurd and ridiculous that i
needs no comment.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08
W. 3. o M. D.,
MUSICIAN AND SURGEON.

OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, West
" Dayton street, West Alexandria,
o. All calls promptly attended to, day
or night. sugl0-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-08

Ladies and all sufferers from neu-
ralgia, hysteria, and kindred com
plants, will find it without an equal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26
VARIOUS QUACKS.
who-Eaeh with his own Pet sche me
Cultivate the Field OF
Human Nature.

Ihere have always been quacks Legal
Quacks, theological quacks, scientific ouacks
and medical quacks. Some Of them are bland.
oily fellows who argue and smile the world
into believing in their favorite bit of humbup.
Others are pompous and pretentious parasites.
But they make it pay Men seem to love to be
swindled. STIMULATING only that it shall be
neatly done.
Inc dear public are equally liberal TO the
electric and magnetic fraud. This fellow is !,
genius In his line. He will put a magnetic hell
around your waist, a magnetic necklace under
your chin, or tt You out with an entire suit of
magnetic clothes, warranted TO serve the mr.
paSe OF ordinary garments, and at the same
time to cure all diseases, rogwhooping-cough
TO hasty consumption.
Most of these have no more electric or mag
netlc power about them than resides in WOODEN
blankets or in girdles of sackcloth. Only when
applied by an expert is electricity of the Slight
est use as medicinal agent, and even then its
value Is grossly overstated. What is the strong
est possible presumptive evidence in favor
ol particular remedy? Clearly that 1t should
nave oeen prepared by responsible persons of
acknowledged skill in the treatment Of disease
oquarely on this foundation stands BEN
suns OAPCINE POROUS PLASTER. En-
dorsed by 5000 physicians, pharmacists, drug
glstS ana chemists, il needs no further appol-
oSy nor introduction. It is the one and only
true and tried external application. Quaeks
oil all kinds pay the Capcine the compliment
Oh their dislike, as Satan is SAID to hate holy
water.
Look in the middle of the plaster for the
word ''CAPCINE." Price % cents.
Seabury & johnson, Chemists, New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-04-26

IT is thought that the 'yerba mate"
of Brazil and the Argentine States
might be cultivated successfully in
this county, The plant is an ever
green, resembling the orange or the
coffee tree, and the leaves when cured
are ready for making a tea,
widely used in South America. 1t is
most powerful stimulant, and when
taken to excess intoxicating. Its use
on long journeys prevents hunger, and.
as the writer knowe, it is only neces-
sary to drink mate and draw in ones
waistband to travel great distances
without experiencing hunger or IA
tigue. We are satisfied it could be
grown in Texas with success. The
trade in this product in South Amer
lea is considerable, as the state
ment of its Importation into the
Argentine Republic shows. In
1876, 1907 1868 kilogrammes, valued at
S547, 407. crossed the frontier from
Paraguay, and in 1881. the aggregate
Importation amounted to 5.173,277
kilogrammes, worth 1851, 1893. During
the same year Brazil sent to the Ar
gentine Republic S,S54.41S kilogram-
mes, valued at s1.O75. 1858. The i'm
ports of tea and coffee combined, for
1881, were only 2,175.5O1 kilogram-
mes, valued at sS11,214. From these
figures it will be seen that the con-
sumption of mate far exceeds that OF
both its rivals. Probably an attempt