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RAowEED-A BLxssTNa IN DIS
GuIsK-It is superficial view that
looks upon weeds and brambles as a
curse 10 the soil and great expense
or damage to the husbandman. They
are like the trials and temptations that
beeet us in the paths Of life; In resist
ing and struggling 70 overcome the
evil, we become stronger and more
fully deyelopedin onr moral and In
tellectuaI natures. So when we turn
or stir the soil to kill the weeds to
keep them from choking the tender
plant, we do Just what the crop needs
to give il vigor and open the soil to
the fructifying influence Of the sun
and atmosphere. Labor. considered
misfortune, rs an evil to be dreaded.
is still help to mankind. Diligent
and frequent cultivation for the de-
struction of enemies Of the soil-few
have ever learned the full benefit of
it to promote development Of vegeta-
bic growth. The more we nurse and
fertiiize the land the better it will
nav the expense, and when we do all
the work profitable TO our crops we
shall not Be troubled with weeds.
These reflections were suggested by
a plaintiye note Of inquiry from .
reader Of the Tribune as to how to
kill out ragweed." Some fifteen years
ago, that plant arrived in this locali-
ty, from whence know not, but it
was FIRST seen along our highways.
Farmers were much troubled about it,
thinking that it would oyerrnn the
fields. We soon found that moving
was Of but little use, for it would seed
below the scythe-cut sufficient for
another crop. When il spread from
roadsides, it seemed satisfied to Sccu-
by our fields after the grain was har-
vested, doing no damage but to check
the grass on new seeding and make
the land look very filthy. Summer
iallowing for wheat was then the
common practice, and it seemed best
adapted to spread this weed, for the
seed does not mature until fall, and
will lay in the ground sill spring and
will be hardly seen till fall after the
wheat is removed. BHt like many
insects that come in great numbers at
first and then gradually disappe tr,
the ragweed has been decreasing for
several years, though probably on ac-
count of q change in our system of
farming.
Nearly all our wheat is now sown
following spring crop, and rota-
tion Of crops is generally adopted,
which destroys all annual weeds by
thorough tillage. And this is. the
way to destroy ragweed-thorough
cultivation and rotation OF crops. 4
Plant. corn, follow the next season
with oats, turn in the stubble as soon
~ the crop is harvested, and before
any seeds mature, and fit well for
wheat; then seed TO grass to lay down
one o. two years; this course to be
repeated. Under this system no an
nual weeds will give any trouble. /
now regard ragweed as no more trou-
blesome than the common pigweed
it is just as easily killed and no more
damaging to crops when allowed to
grow, but neither should be allowed
lo grow to the injury of crops. The
man who cHltiyates his land to the
extent beneficial TO crops will not be
troubled with foul weeds of any kind.
It. is the slipshod or halfway tillage
that enables weeds. drought and other
causes to .rob the farm Of profitable
returns.-N. Y. Tribune.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

MELON CULTURE.-The greatest
point, says a writer, is to have the
hills as rich as they can be made be-
fore putting in the seed, and the next
is to let them take care cf themselves.
Just at the time the melons are half
grown they seem to do we'll in the
hills where they are completely hid
den and shaded by tall grass and
weeds, but this is due more to the
fact that they are not disturbed in
such cases, as the grass keeps every
leaf of the vine in its place. In hoe
ing melons never work any part of
the hill that is covered by the vines,
but work before them-that is, around
the hillside of the limit growth already
made by them. II grass has secured a
stand in them, gently pull it up, care
heing taken not to disturb the vines
more than is necessary to clean them
out, and all manure or fertilizers
should be applied before they begin
to run. The best manure for them
Is that which has been thoroughly
and completely rotted, or what Is
equally as good; plenty of rich mold
from the forests.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

WARTS ON A HoRsE.-Warts are a
cutaneous disease; they consist of tu-
mOrs formed by an enlarged growth
of the papille of the skin, which is
covered by thickened epidermis. They
are vascular and are provided with
blood vesseis-and nerves, excepting on
the hardened surface. 1t is probable
that they are parasitic in their ma
ture. and constitutional and conta-
gious. The most effective remedy is
20 destroy the diseased growth by
causties, as csrbolic acid, nitric acid,
nitrate OF silver, or sulphate Of cop
Ter. and to dress the wound produced
10y ordinary means-as with tincture
1T Benzoin--until new, healthy skin
is formed. A continued course of an
tiseptic and alternative medicine might
lie useful-as half-ounce doses Of hy-
l'osulphite of soda daily.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

A 'RIGEr SMART CHANCE. Among
the peculiar Southern phrases that
have been grated on Western slang
is right smart" 1t has always had
an indefinite meaning. but a recent
trial for trespass in Calaveras county
defined it precisely. Il seems that
the hogs of one ranchman had raw
aged the field Of neighbor. A wit
ness swore that he saw she band of
intruding swine, which he described
as a right smart chance of hogs"
Wien asked TO put this into figures
he declared that in Arkansas and Mis-
souri, it meant fourteen. The Judge
charged the jury, as the witness was
acknowledged to be an expert on the
subject, and they brought in a YER
dict of full damages for the plaintiff.
San Francisco CKr6nicle.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

HEATTE0 4 Cam SHARP.-A Bos-
ton letter says: joe Howard, the
journalist, looks older than he feels.
and q great deal more ssdats. He i
very bareheaded indeed when he takes
his hat of, and his moustache and
goates are fnI Of gray hairs. His
face is shaped ike Shaksspars's; his
glasses impart an air Of austerity, and
good clothes combine with dignifed
bearing to complete = solidly impres-
sive figure. Howard was coming
home from Boston on one Of the big
Sound steamers the other night, when
he was surprised to be taken in hand
BY q three-card monte man. He care
fully concealed his knowledge Of such
wickedness and listened calmly 10 the
gambler, who put it in this way !:
"Eow, sir, this is a swindle, and /
frankly tell you so. Here are three
cards. One il q jack and the rest are
spotted. lay them face downward,
thus and what I offer to bet is that
you can't pick out the jack"
"But the odds would be against
me-" said Howard.
''Then TIL bet you $50 to 81" "
said the gambler.
All this time he was laying and re-
laying the three cards in a row, taxi
ing care to bend the corner Of the
jack in the usual manner, as though
by accident, so as to make Howard
believe that the right card could be
surreptitiously identified. Well, hay-
ing placed them finally with the bent
card seemingly the jack, while Of
course it wasn't, he said:
There they are. / viii not touch
them again. You think that You
know which is the jack, but I'll bet
two to one you don't. Here's my
$50.
TOO small an operation" said
Howard lazily.
Make it any sum You please. Say
FIVE hundred to two hundred and fif-
ty."
By this time a group Of interested
had gathered around the
two men.
"All right" said Howard. as he
counted out $3.50 from his wallet, and
laid the money down.
"And there's my FIVE hundred, !"
said the gambler, putting ten fifty
dollar bills on the pile; understand,
sir, that if you pick out the jack, at
once trying, the money IS yours; and
il You fail, the money is mine.
Exactly so. was the response.
The spectators thought, "What n
fool," and expected TO see Howard
pick up the bent card. So did the
gambler. But he didn't. He was
perfectly familiar with the trick, and
therefore aware that, by avoiding the
bent card, the chances were even that
he would hit upon the jack. His luck
proved good. He turned over the
jack.
Young man" he remarked, as he
pocketed the stakes, IL did feel re-
sentful toward you, for it struck me
that ought not to have been mis-
taken for mere gullible millionaire.
But | forgive you. Let there be no
animosity between us. We will even
drink bottle of wine together and
let me tell you how to work man
like me successfully. Just bend the
corner of the right card, instead of
the wrong one-see ?-and let him
boomerang himself with his own
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

A boy says, in his composition. that
Onions are the vegetable that makes
you sick when you don't eat them
yourself"
The most important Number One,
in this country, is the No. / mackerel.
1t lays a long way over, the Irish
suspect.
Does yere kape nothin' but dry
goods here No ma'am.' Thin
where will I be afther Qoin' for a
watered silk?
The sluggard is invited to 90 to
the ant, but in nine cases out of ten,
he goes to the uncle Have YOU
ever been there?
Reports from Southern Ohio saw.
that the wheat is about half killed.
Smithers felt the same way when he
got thrashed.
It is too early to say what style
parasol will be fashionable, but as
usual they will be worn Just high
enough to rake out a mans eye.
A Denver paper asks if handsome
men are conceited. Some are, and
some are not; We are not, but homely
men are, without exception.
1t is said that much of the recent
prosperity in the South is due to the
slip-shod manner in which all North
ern drummers play poker.
The Ftnian navy consists Of one
vessel and two men, while Uncle
Sans war fleet is composed of-welI,
what is it composed of any way?
S- In choosing a wife always Sc
lect one that will wash Whitehall
Times.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

R-T The boys were calling names
and disputing on Larned street when
a gentleman halted and said TO the
eldest : Boy. this isn't beginning life
right He sassed me fustf Bat he
is the smallest. How it sounded
for you to twit him with his father in
the Penitentiary! lie has gone away
crushed and degraded Well, I'm
sorry, replied the boy after a mo-
ments Thought 'and l guess Iii run
after him and tell him nv father Is in
The workhouse That'Ii kind q take
hls lonesome feeling away r. Detro;t
Free Pres.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21
TO theTraveling Pu ublic.

Having leased the property known ms
Moore's Hotel, Leonardtown, Nd, for Two
years, commencing the Ist OF January, 1852.
l respectfully inform tke public that lis man
agemeRt viii nos be under my exclusive di-
rectiOn and that no pains or expense will he
spared 10 maintain the high reputation as a
pubic resort il has obtained in the fast and
increase Il in the future. Thankful for the
liberal patronage which has heretofore bern
exiended TO ilse House, ] respectfully solicit =
continuance and increase Of the lav0rs os the
travelling public. All parties indebted 20
Mrs. n. J. Moore on Hotel account are re-
minded that the accounts due from them TO
her have been placed in my hands for settle
ment and tha. no further Indulgence can be
allowed them. M
HERBERT r. MOORE,
LeOnArdtoEn, Nd.
Jan IL, lss2-tf.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

- A philosopher says: In the
economy Of nature nothing is lost.
The inside Of an orange peel may re-
fresh one man, while the outside of
the same fruit may serve as . medium
for breaking another mans leg.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

sol hear that apenny dated 1899
Was sold the other day tor $I50, while
half dime dated 1904 was sold Iast
week for $400. Oh. what fool
was that / did not save nv money
when | was ng."-S1san 3. IA.
hmy.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21
NOTICE.

A LLpersons indebted to me On Hotel &C
IN eountaIe notified that itsetilemenis ar
hOI made Immediately, 5ycash or It's equiv
aleni, said indebtedness will be PLACED in the
way Of legal collection, without regard 70
persons
HERBERT r. MOORE,
Sept 15,lssl-tf Moore tHoseI
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PROFESAIO sAE..
D. HARRIS CAVALIER. ENOGa D. ABELL.

- S. BRISCoE,
Attorney and CounsellOr-at-Law,
Al ST. PauI's St, Baltimore, Md
Jan IS. 1S73-ti.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

Physicians orders promptly filed and
prescriptions carefully compounded. All are
invited to call and examine my stock.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21
NOTICE.

NTR.B. HARRIS CAVALIER is authoriz-
W cd 70 sell the balance Of my Bricks 10
kiim At Leonardtown. All parties wishing
70 purchase ca7 do 50 By calling on b m.
A. 4 I. LAWRENCE.
Dcc7. 1852.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21
Real Estate.

DARTTES wishing TO sell farms, by fur
u nsshing Ihe undersigned description,
e.e-, wiz have the same advertised free oi
cn2rge- We have made arrangements with
several Real Estate Agents for the sale Of
lands IN lower Maryland.
MOORE a MORGAN.
Leonardtowu.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

Of the most celebrated French, English and
Domestic Makers.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

Does yere kape nothin' but dry
goods here? No ma am Thin
where will I be afther goin' for a
watered silk?
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

The sluggard is invited to 90 to
the ant, but in nine cases out of ten,
he goes to the uncle. Have Won
ever been there?
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

A boy says, in his composition, that
Onions are the vegetable that makes
you sick when you don't eat them
yourself"
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

The most important Number One,
in this country, is the No. l mackerel.
1t lays a long way over, the Irish
suspect.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-06-21

Reports from Southern Ohio say,
that the wheat is about half killed.
Smithers felt the same way when he
got thrashed.
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PERSONALS.

j. a. Bemis made flying visit
North this week.
J. ID. Good returned from the cities
Thursday night.
n. A. Warning, Beardsley, was seen
on our streets last evening.
Ii. w. Strong, Graceville, was
among the city arrivals last evening.
Mrs j. A. Bemis returned from a
visit to St. Paul, on Monday morning.
ID. J. MacLoughlin and Richard
Day, of Graceville, visited our city
yesterday.
Miss Coon, of Minneapolis, arrived
Wednesday evening, and is at present
the guest of Mrs. It. G.. Hudson.
ID. J. Burke, r. J. Crome and r. Z.
Kelley, of Graceville, was in Morris
yesterday, to take in the Ideals.
J. w. Frazier, S. w. Chadbourne,
L. c. Goodenow, of Browns Valley,
came over to our Metropolis last even
ing.
III. b. Wolff leaves the early part of
next week, for additional new goods
for Wolff Il Wells immense double
store.
Mrs. II. J. Moore left on Wednesday
night for Hamilton, Dakota county,
Mimi, to visit her parents. Her father
is seriously i'll and is not expected to
live.
G.. w. Hull, j. Sherwin and Geo. +.
Wright, of Hancock, called Oh their
Morris friends yesterday and took in
the Ideals, at Phoenix Hall, in the
evening.
DR.. A. G.. Greenlee arrived from
Willmar on Thursday and will remain
until Monday next. DIR. Greenlee will
visit Morris regularly hereafter. His
next visit will he made about two
months from now.
Gen. II. III. Barrett was i'll town
Wednesday. If our rural friends will
look over the business notices in this
issue, they will learn that Gen. Bar
ret is selling seed wheat somewhat
cheaper than some others about Nor
ris.
O. L. Thornbladh is in town conten-
plating to locate here permanently. he
is an experienced photographer. Hav-
ing had twenty years OF successful eX-
perience in Stockholm, Sweden, be-
sides few years experience in the
United States, lie comes to Morris very
highly recommended and all his pat
rons may be assured that all work
given him will be done in a most
skillful manner.
Prof. G. G.. Curtiss, the we'll known
proprietor of the st. Paul and Mime
apolis Business College, was in at
tendance at the Teachers Institute, on
Wednesday, and gave q lesson in PEN
manship. He illustrated the method
of teaching this important subject
which has made his college SO favor
ably and widely known, and no doubt
gave the members of the Institute
ideas which will be of use to them in
their schools hereafter
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the CO..
partnership heretofore existing and
doing business under the firm name of
Sanders & Lowater, is this day dis
olved by mutual consent of the under
signed, sole members thereof. T. M.
Lowater will continue the business
and is authorized to collect, receive
and receipt for all accounts due to,
and assume the payment of all debts
of said o-partnership.
Dated March %, 1883.
Signed JoHN SANDERS,
8 Z. M. LowATEB,
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FOR SALE.

Ten head of extra fine mules will be
sold either in lot or pairs, also few
mares for sale if desired. Second hand
team harness. Good second hand
wagons and two or three good seeders
with Grass seed attachment. Two
very fine q breed short horn bulls,
ready for service, Price $500 each if
bought soon. Also Seed Barley very
nice.
E. p. WATSON.
Pleasant View Stock Farm formerly
know as Newell Farm. 6
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at moments notice, unless & suitable
pa for keeping all this apparatus is
provided. The members of the com.
pany are quite enthusiastic and will
do their part towards fitting them
selves for business at once, if the coun-
Gil will but take prompt action in pro-
viding an engine house and necessary
equipments. The company adjourned
subject to the call of the foreman.
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FOR SEED.
Oats and Potatoes For Sale.

White Probsteier Oats. A rank
grower, not liable to lodge; grain large
and plump, with very thin husk,
weighing AZ pounds to the bushel.
Clark's No. | Potatoes. A very early
variety, exceeding in quality and
Welding more than the Early Rose.
Burbank's Seeding. Is two weeks
later than Early Rose; have become a
standard potato for winter and spring
use. J. ID. BREWSTER,
Donnelly, Mimi.
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Any one having farms for sale in
Stevens, Grant, Pope or Big Stone
counties, will find it to their interest
to address Kenner 4 Moore, of this
city. Aft
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-03-31

The Phoenix Fire Company met in
Berkin's Hall, Thursday evening.
Five new names were proposed for
membership.
The following resolutions wire in
troduced and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That it be the sense of the
company that the engine house should
be built upon the right-of-way of the
st, p, M. d M. Company, provided a
continual lease of the same can be OBJ
tanned. The engine house to be erect
ed upon the same side of the track up-
on which the cisterns are located.
ResoIUed, further, That Samuel Lar
son be requested to use his influence
in the council to secure the above re-
suit Immediately.
The foreman was instructed by the
company 10 purchase trumpets and
lanterns.
Before adjournment quite a number
of topics Of general interest were dis
cussed. 1T was the sense of the meet
ing that nov everything depended
upon the council. H'Le company cam
not meet for drill and make themselves
efficient until a place is provided TO
meet in. Tt is impossible too, to have
the engines, hose, hooks and ladders
in proper condition and ready for use
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-03-31

FOR RENT. -!nlI-oyed land, in
largeors mall quantities. TO suit parties,
on the If. Menage farm. Forfurtlier
particulars applyto
Aft VIM. ]. NORRIS.
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PAINT, PAPER AND DECORATE.
l have secured the services Of a
thorough and first-class workman in
all branches of house painting, paper
hanging, ceiling and wall decorating,
and carriage painting. My work in
this line will hereafter be done by and
under the supervision of Mr.. Jam,s
Morton, and perfect satisfaction will
be guaranteed. 1t* III. HUTCHINs.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-03-31

ED~OATS AND BARLEY
For Sale in quantities to suit, on the
farm of l.. F. Menage, formerly the
sutherland farm, ? miles from Morris.
4Stf Apply to WIN. J. MORRIS.
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LosT.-On Saturday last between
Larson & Nelson's store and Mr.. OAR
ling's house, gold earring. The find
er Will be literally rewarded by re-
turning the same to this office.
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Thorough bred Durham /!

A thoroughbred Durham bull, 3yrs
old will be at my farm in Darnen for
use during the coming season.
j. F. YOUMANS
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RUSSIAN TEA SEED WHEAT.

I have now for sale, some hundreds
of bushels of ussian Tea Seed Wheat.
Parties wanting the same will apply
at once. Samples may be seen at
Good & Brisbine's.
1Ot3 MARK COLEMAN.
My seeds and goods are good; my
will is ust, but l cannot trust.
10t3 MARK COLEMAN.
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Strayed or StOleni

A large spotted pointer dog about
Feb. LIST. Will give liberal reward
for his return.
JAMES MCCULLoUGH,
6t5 Morris, MINI.
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DENTISTRY.

DIR. S. ID. King will he at Morris, for
Seven Days, commencing March Dist
prepared for the practice of Dentistry
in all its branches. Those who desire
his services are requested to call early.
All work done in first class style. Sat
isfaction Guaranteed in all cases No
charge for examination of teeth. Teeth
extracted without pain. Office at Met
ropolitan Hotel.
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Straye;I or Stolen /!

A large spotted pointer dog about
Feb. LIST. Will give liberal reward
for his return.
JAMES MCCULLoUGH,
Gt5 Morris Mimi,
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BLUE STEM WHEAT.

| have small quantity of choice
Blue Stem Wheat, For Sale, for Seed.
Call soon if you wish any of it.
G.. e. RICHARDSON,
43tf Morris. Mimi.
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For Sale.

Two cars choice No. / Hard Seed
Wheat, Fife variety. For price and
particulars enquire of
6tf CoGEL d DEkAY.
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A few hundred bushels of Pure Blue
Stem Wheat for Seed. Is very fine
and free from foul seeds. Engage
what you want early. Get prices by
addressing f. HI. HOARD,
Red Wing, Mimi.
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Notice to the Public.

/ will have my Dental Parlors open
in a few days, furnished with the
latest improved machinery and instru-
ments for doing dental work.
2 j. n. ALLEN.
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TREES!

Forest trees of all kinds for tree
claims will be sold very low. Call at
my office and get prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
6tf f. bowers,
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The Highest Cash Prices Paid for
Furs and Farm Produce, at
35 WOLFF q WELLS.
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HARROWs! HARROWS !

Owing to delay in their shipment,
| will sell harrows at wholesale prices,
with freight added. / have two sizes,
60 and y steel teeth, diamond and
round. 10t2* III. HUTCHINS.
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Rifle STEM.

Fine Blue Stem Seed Wheat and
Heavy White Seed Oats, For Sale.
DARLINGTON PHELPS,
5W sim Morris. Mimi,
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Observation-Disclosures, 8 good
working girls for laundry, dining
room and kitchen work, at Metropol-
itan Hotel. 53
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FOR SALE-333 acres of land stu
ated 80 rods from the fiourishing town
of Graceville, with IS acres of heavy
timber land. Enquire or address
STRONG Bros,
Graceville, Mimi.
Or at this office. 46tf
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OF the moneys received by him into
the 0ittdge treasury, from the Cosna-
ty Treasurer and from all other off
GERS and persons; and also of all
moneys paid out by him ds such
Treasurer for the gear ending March
II, 1883: