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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
su.rer,ng from Arctic Exposure.

A Chicago special says: The rlgOr' Oh
the Arctic climate are eXempliiied IN thc
condition Of Lieutenant Henry |. Hunt. ol
the United States navy. Lieutenant HUM
was one Of the officers who accompanied
the expedition under Commander schley
TO the North Pole in search OF GreeN'
While there the officer caught severe colu,
II settled on his luAgs, and after seVeral
months left him very much reduced III
weight and with his voice almost totalIy
gone. Lieutenant Hunt arrived at th'
Sherman House yesterday morning on
his way to Colorado. The Navy De-
partment has granted him leave
OF absence TO search for cn-
mate which will be beneficial TO him. ne
was met by Quartermaster Webb, oil thc
army, who made the naval officer his guest
and is doing all in his power to make hinl
comfortable at the hotel. 4 card cent 10
Lieutenant Hunt brought word from cap
tain Webb that he could not speak above "
whisper. Every effort made IN the direc'
ton Of conversation caused the Onieer III
tense pain and severe lit OF coughing,
Captain webb said that his guest wouid.
remain here few days TO try the lake 1li'
mate. and would then seek the high All.
tudes Of Colorado and the warm climate "a
California. He thought that with rest any
medical attention Lieutenant Hunt Woulo
finally recover his voice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Democratic Committee at Work-A Wander
er-scboIarxbips-The Water supply.

er->thOlar>hips-Ine NatcT 'uPpib'
The City Democratic Committee is active
Iv Mt work. Its members are canvassiDg
the city closely 10 get the names OF all who
need transfers or who are not registered.
There will be some one at headquarters.
Eighth and Hull streets, every day who
will arrange TO transfer for any one who
needs il.
Workmen were engaged yesterday low
ering the speakers platform just in front
Of the Democratic headquarters. lt was
built up too high. superintendent BY
expects TO have Democratic jubilee at an
early day. with a number OF distinguished
speakers present.
The afflicted son OF Professor Morris
,ette wandered off from home about
O'Clock yesterday evening. and had mol
been found late in the evening. Any in.
| formation concerning his whereabouts will
be gratefully received by his parents.
Superintendent Howle Is now ready tc
/ examine applicants for scholarships in th'
Normal School at Farmyille.
| The canal, which furnishes the water
supply for the mills and factories, il very
| low. The paper-mIll and tlour-mllls arr
! all that are running. They are yet run
ming full forces. The supply becomes
! little weak just at night, but ia fully re
stored by . O'Clock.
! The usual services were held at the cit.
! churches last night. They were well at
! tended. the weather considered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
Hastings Court.

The following eases were disposed OF
yesterday:
DR.. j. j. A. Edwards. in Jail under the
charge OF bigamy. was tried for attempting
TO break Jail and jailed for thirty days.
Horace Walker and Joseph Adams,
charged with attempting to break Jail.
Walker was jailed for sixty days, Adams
thirty days.
Rer. Twyman was Jailed for four months
and fined one cent for resisting the police
in the discharge OF their duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
AN INSANE PIGEON.
ue Falls in Lsve with Gisser'ssss sss'''
fLopdon speesstcr.I

Nv bird, whom had imagined 70 be tnc
v,ctim oi delnsious quite peculiar to him.
,sli was n handsome white iantail, and, Sill
he broke out In the manner j arm apoui 70
relate, the respected head OF large ismsy.
He was very fine bird, with immense ue.
yelopment Of chest and spread OF tail, ana
giving himself all the airs betting his po-
siion, nearly tipping over backward WIN
the dignity Of his strut.
One day l found ginger-beer bottle, OF
the ordinary brown-stone description, ~
ing on the carriage-drive before the house.
In a moment OF exasperstion al finding "
left in such place. flung II through the
open gate into the stable-yard. That IN
slant down flew paterfamilas from his
house. IN the gable above the ccach.house.
and. strutting round and round the pros
trate bottle, though never approaching u
nearer than about nine inches or foot. he
began 10 perform the most ludic-ous series
of genunexions ever witnessed on the
part Of an enamored pigeon. lie cooed and
he bobbed, and he, in fact, made such
, fool OF himself that, though alarmed Tor
his sanity, / was fairly doubled UP WIN
laughter. This went on for about an bour,
when | took away the bottle. But same
farce was acted again and again. During
that summer 10 was the stock entertainment
with which | regaled my visitors. NO
matter whether threw down the bottle or
| gently placed II on the ground; whether
| il stood up OF was laid down; the moment
| II appeared down he flew with more than
the alacrity with which he was accustomed
| 10 descend 10 his dinner, and went through
all bis performances over again, never
| stopping till the bottle was removed. HIS
| family watched his proceedingS from the
roof with calm contempt, never caring
/ 10 take nearer view OF the op
iect o! his transports. During the next
winter he died, so l was unable To
discover how long the delusion might have
lasted. So far as knew 1t WAS his only
| one, and but for this strange freak he ap-
peared as sane bird as you could una.
and always conducted himself with grave
proprlety. What could the creature think
the bottle wass For Anything less like
pigeon II is difficult to imagine. L may
add that | tried him with many other
things about the same shape. but he took
no notice Of any OF them. To the stony
object OF his affection he remained con-
slant. Titania's infatuation was curious
enough, but TO fall desperately In love
with ginger-beer bottle appears to me an
excentrleity beating hers all TO hts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
valuable Hors.s burned to Death.

I'm the fire mentioned in tue DtSpd'e"
Yesterday the following valuable horses
were consumed DR.. William '. Crohton
thoroughbred mare Hyde, by Electorr'
valued at $500, entered for the gentlemen
trotting races at the state Fair; Mr.. James
Branch's thoroughbred sorrel geiding
Warlock. by Wardance. dam undine'
valued at $500. This horse was entered ior
the gentlemen's saddle race at the State
Fair. Mr.. w. Talley lost his thorough.
bred mare Lilly T.. very las.
trotter. Mr.. Newell lost a Texas
nony. Captain Tazewell Elicit lost two
weIi-bred mares, buggy and harness, valued
at 1850. Mr.. Scott, proprietor OF the sta
Bile, lost Missie, a three-year.old, with a
record Of 2:47. This mare was also enter.
ed for the three-yeaI-old class race AZ the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
WHOLE NUMBER, 1882
4 GREAT PROBLEM.

Take ali the Kidney and Liver
Take all the Blood purifiers.
Take all the Rheumatic remedies,
fake all the Dyspepsia and Indigestion
cures,
--Tahe all the Agas, Fever, and billion,
specific,
Take all the Brain and Nerve force
reHVers,
Take all the Greet heaith.rs,orer..
In short take all the bcs, qualities OF an tbos,
and the -bes
Qualities Of all the hes, medicines in the
world, and you will ina that HIM
--BintrS have The best curative quellties and
powers Of all -coaceatrafed
In them, and that they viii cure when anv O,
all OF these, singly or coabfued
PAIL 4 thorough trial will give positive proe,
OF lhs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
EORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
Il AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. WINsLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething Is the prescription Of one Of the
best female physicians and nurses ia the United
States. and has been used for forty years with
neyer-faiing success by millions Of mothers for
their children. IL relieves the child from PAIN,
cures dysentery and diauhpa. gripping in the
bowels, and wind collie. BY giving health 10 the
child IL rests the mother. We would say to every
mather who has a child suffering from any of the
foregoing complaints. DO not let your prejddices'
nor the prejudices OF others, stand between your
suffering child and the relief that Will be SURE
YES absolutely sure-to follow the use of this
medicine. Sold by druggists throughout the world.
Price 25 cents q bottle. &C 7-eOdlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
JeGerson Ward Democrats.

The Jefferson Ward Democratic Club
VIII hold a meeting tonight, at their rooms,
corner Of Seventeenth and Main streets,
that being their headquarters. All Demo-
crats are invited, as business Oi importance
will come up.
Tbi, club has secured from Mr.. O'Bcirne,
Of New York. 4 beautiful banner, which
will shortly be flung to the breeze from
their headquarters. The banner will bear
lai aige-,ized portraits Of Cleveland, Hem
dricks, and George u. Wise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
Little Sprinkle of Rain.

The unaceustoued sound aud sensation
OF rain was experienced by our people last
night shortly before o'clock, when light
shower fell. Il was not enough to lay the
dust. but it was Il beginning for which our
people are grateful.
The drought has been very severe. Most
OF the small streams have failed. fields are
parched, and the truckers gardens furnish
TO the market supplies poor in quality and
l;,,T (, ,,riso
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
HARDENED LIVER,

Five years ago broke down with kidney and
liy6r-coinplainl and rheumatism.
since then have been unable 10 DC about az ALL
Nv liver became hard like wood; my limbs were
pufied up and filled with water.
All The hest ply sicians agreed that nothing could
cure me. resolved 10 try Hop Btters. l have
uscd seven bottles; the hardness has all gone fron
my liver, the swelling from my limbs, and 1t has
,corkod a miracle in my case; otherwise woald
have been now In my grave. ). W. MoRRY.
Buffalo. October /, 1854.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
This Evening.

/. Overture. Felsenmtihle." (ke,ss'-
gcr.) Orchestra. 2. Baritone solo. " Inc
Raft" Pinsuti.) George X. Wade, OF Roam
oke City. 3. Cello solo, souvenir " des
Puritani." (Piottl.) Mr.. c. w. Thilow. 4.
a. "Serenade. ."-request-( (Koppitz) D.
Turkish PATROL (Michaelis.) Orchestra.
3. Baritone solo. George Il. Wade. o.
Flute solo. Fantasie, " sonnambu'a ct Pnir-
tani," (Romusat,) MIR. II. Farmer. !. Pot
pCuri. "Remeo ct Juliet" (Gounod,) Or
chcStra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
The Dead Heart.

The play Of the "Dead Heart" VIII be
produced on Monday night next for the
benefit OF the Confederate Soldiers Home.
The manuscript Of the late eminent actor
Mr.. Edwin Adams will be used. All the
scenery is new. and was painted by Charles
Fox. William Shaffer. and Gaspard Mae
der. ard Is SAID to be very fine. The music
was written by Mr. Charles koppltZ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
MeIcame HONG 20 DIR. Hose.

A reception to welcome DIR. iloge home
from Europe will be given in the lecture
room Of his church Thursday night, l6th
instant, from TO II O'Clock. The MEM
bcrs Of the congregations Of the First and
second churches and all friends are eN-
pccted to be present.
Rev. Mr.. Kerr. who il now in charge Of
the two congregations, i still unwell. Rev.
DR.. Richardson preached for him last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09

State Fair, and CIars, another flst-trotting
mare, valued at $3.50. was lost.
Scott was insured for $3.50 In the Lon
don, Liverpool and Globe Insurance Co,n-
ponv. He estimates bis loss Mt $1,000. Tbe
fire Is supposed to be the work OF an incen-
diary. as no fire or lights had been used In
the stable that night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
personals and Briefs.

Rev. q. A. q. Thomas. late OF warren
ton, N. C.. will preach at the Fulton bap-
tist church tonight at O'Clock.
Monroe Ward Club meets tonight at 3oo
east Broad street. =,
A telegram from Loudoun yesterday az.
ternoon announces the death OF toe inIan'
son OF Mr.. James II. Crenshaw, OF tni. CIV
A regular meeting OF the Maoison W aro
Club will be held this evening s' '"e''
headquarters, 9i4 Broad street.
The regular meeting OF the jackson
Ward Club No. 2 VIII take place al NC
Carfy's Hall, IA north Seventeenth stree'
to-nighf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
Personal.

Or. W. l.. Hughlett, late resident physi-
elan and assistant surgeon at the Retreat Tor
the Sick. in this city, leaves to-day for Rock
ledge, Fla. where he intends practicing
his profession, having been rendered the
position as resident physician at the princi-
pal hotel at RockNdge. He goes endorsed
bv the faculty OF the Medical College OF
Virginia. and also by some OF the first ply
scians Of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
BOTET0URT COUNTY.
Dangerously Hurt-Comiirmation.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Di'pat'h'I
FINCASTLF, October :, 1854.
Mr.. Il. C. Figgatt, mayor OF flncastle'
met with an accident on last saturday
night which proves to be quite serious. lie
;eiI from an upper bay-window in his house
TO the ground. distance OF some twenty
feet. and sustained internal injuries. lie
was delirious last night. aud his brother
Captain J. II. II. Figgatt, ha' been tcle-
graphed for. lie is dangerously, but it l.
hoped not fatally, hurt.
Bishop Whittle held services at the tpi'-
copal church here last sunday morning.
and confirmed four aud baptized one per-
son. TuORNDYKE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
Big Meeting.

The big Democratic demonstration OF thus
campaign in this city will take place on tue
oath. the last day Of the Fair. when there
will be u tOrchlight procession OF all the
clubs OF Richmond and Manchester. great
display Of fireworks, and speaking by a
number OF orators OF national reputation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
RiCHMOND COUNTY.
Discussion at Warsaw-W. A. Jones Meets
Goodwin, the Mahonc Canyasscr.


[CoresLondence Of The Richmond DIspsteh.l
WARSAW. October I, 1884.
Pursuant 10 notice, Colonel ID. j. God
win, Malone canyasser. put in an appear
ance at this place on yesterday TO advocate
the cause OF Blaine and Logan. No special
appointment having been made for any
one Of the Democratic speakers, he
doubtless Imagined that he would have
the whole field TO himself But In
this he was sadly disappointed, a
our gallant countyman. W. 4. Jones, Esq,
who always holds himself in readiness te
meet the enemy. was on hand, and pro-
posed a Joint discussion, giving Goodwin
his own terms o. TO time, &c. | Shall not
attempt to give even a sketch OF GOdwln'S
speech. 1t was Of such 4 rambling, hetc-
rOgeneous character. that il would be next
10 impossible 10 make u sketch OF II. We
expected at least 10 hear the tariff question
ventilated. but he barely touched the
subject. He did not even have word
10 say III behalf Of Blaine, except
that be was man Of great ability.
Two thirds Of his speech was about him
self-where he had been during the canvass
and what he had accomplished. &c. During
the entire time occupied by Goodwin IN his
first speech there was scarcely ripple OF
applause. and his own followers, notably
the county chairman, were disappointed.
As there was really nothing In the way OF
argument 10 reply to, Mr.. Jones could only
branch out and make a general speech.
Ii was. however, one OF his finest
efforts, and was received with such con-
tinued outbursts OF applause that at times
he could hardly proceed. He raked the
Colonel rieht and left, and from having
been all smiles when he was addressing
his audience Goodwin became picture OF
desolation and despair. Goodwin attempted
10 reply. but confined himself entirely 70
a defence Of his public record, which Mr.
Jones had paid his respects TO. He tried
to get up feeling Of sympathy, but utterly
failed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
Base-Bail.
Nirginias Us. Louisville,

Virginia Baseball Park,
Thursday. Friday. and saturday. october
9th. 10Th, and 18th. Admission as usual.
Game called at y. VI.
Every strect-car will be met at Laurel
street by omnibuses, special arrangement
having been made TO that effect.
Tickets for sale at G. +. Johnston's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
POVERTY AND SUFFERING

al was dragged down with debt, poverty, and
suffering for years, cRuscd by sick family, and
large bills fer dOetoring.
was completely discouraged. until one year ago,
ny the advice Of my pastor, commenced uying
Hop Bitters, and In one month We were all well,
and none Of Ne have seen a sick day since, and /
want 10 say to all poor men, You can keep your
families wei wear with Hop Bitiers for less Than
one doctors visit will cost. know iL"-A WORK
INGAAH.
None genuine without a bunch Of green Hops on
the white label. Shun all The VILE poisOnOu stnT
with "Hop" OF " Hops" In their name.
oc 2-Th(wl. .Sa& Tntm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
Nou Dry.(;oods House.

There will be opened on the 10th OF De-
tober. at 3l3 east Broad street. new dry
goods house, with full line OF foreign and
domestic goods. Mr.. a. +. Cordes, for
mery with Fourqurean, Price. Temple X
Co., Is the proprietor Of the new concern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
Two Fires In Pensacola.

lBy telegraph 20 the Dispatcn.l
PENSACOLA, FLA, October S.-iichIy
Pfeifier's grocery was destroyed by iire y,
8 o'clock this morning, causing loss Ui
$4,000. and the residence Of John Norio'N
was burned at noon. Loss, q, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
Cna,ubey Of Commerce.

The Board Of Directors OF the Chamber
OF Commerce will meet IN monthly session
this evening. There will be at least two
subject. OF unusual interest before them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
" RICHMOND, VA, October s, 1854.
10 the Public:

At meeting OF the directors OF Virginia
Baseball Company held this night re'olu-
lions were adopted su.pending Jane,
L. Powell from further playing ana
also fining him $50 for his conduct
ON the field this afternoon, which so
utterly surprised the audience and thlS
Board He had no authority TO caii the
came, and had we been consulted sueh
would not have occurred; but we promise
that a repetition will not occur. his po'l,
tion will be filed. and we solicit the klnd
patronage, as heretofore, from lovers oi the
zane. j. W. MAURY, Jr.. Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09

may be entirely prevented by the use OF
Burnett's Cocoaine.
The superiority OF Burnetts Flavorine
Extracts consists in their perfect purity ana
strength,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
TsULeas AND CL0rHiGRs

JOHN LATOCCHE, MERCHANT~22
u TAILOR, No. 4 Tertn street; kssps NJ
CONSTANTLY N Suck ENEkno,
THING SUITABLE FOR GETTING II s-AAa
FINK, STY LIsII, AND DURABLE
GARMENTS.
The low prices will surprise any one nseh , 20 mo
work. @l'eVu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
CUMBERLAND co.

NUMBERLAND COAL am prepared
~ 10 m orders for best quality GEORGES
CRELK CUMBERLAND COAL by the cargo or
Georyrtown quotations. ANTHRACITE COAL
all .lzes: WFST Virginia .sPLlN and CLO-
VER-HILL LUMP COAL fnrnished AZ Lowest, l9mest
market rates. WIKI ItobrF :.
Office aud yard corner Seventeenth aud Cary
.trc.ts Telephone No.. l69. ~ lO-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
west ps,utand New Kent.

Hon. George ID. Wise and Mr.. John
Hunter. Jr.. were to speak at West Point
last night. To-day they will speak at New
Kent Courthouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
BOARDING.
LOST. sTRAYED. AND FOUND

I OsT. A NEWFOUNDLAND ~
IIPI'P four months old; has white%n
spot under throat. Answers TO name OF Grover.
a reward will be given for his return TO
oc g-lt SAM. COHEN, 2l3 east Grace street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09

ELEVATED COAL.-ALL OF OUR
EICoAI il ELEVATED OVER TRESTLES
into our ward aud thoroughly screened before d5.
livery o. customers. The public u lnvitei 70 cal.
Al Draw-Br ridge, foot OF Seventeenth street, huo
witne.. the oI Ieraton. and also TO purchsse Heit
supply Of COAL, with the assurance ~ being -aiis
faclOiily served. :. !. LAIIhOf ~;
-, -, sa,,r,, " seS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09

but ia OF an inch, and since that time not
o drop. The signal-ofliee reports show
that such record is unprecedented. Worse
than all. there Is no sign OF rain, and the
situation is alarming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09

A distinguished physician of ississippi wr's,s:
''TvCry one needing IL shoald use tho Mothers
Fri.nd, for during a hong ohs,e,rc practice have
seyer known il 10 faii."
Th,. remedy Is one shost which we cannot pub
p,h certificates, In; u is mos, wonderful nni-
uenilo bc used after tire 0rsi two or ihrce months
send for our trcat,cs on the Health and uappi-
rss, of Woman, mailed CTec, which gives all par
bCulars.
TuF BRADFIELD REGULATOR COMPANY,
Box 2s, Atlanta. Ca
Zoe s-dlw&wlu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09

NEW DRY-GOODS HOUSE.
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yIRGGNfAS.


Three.h,se hit-Na.h. Len on base-C olumbus'
9:yirrini,s,5. Double plsys-Qmnton AMI Pow-
eli Struck out-C Columbus. 4: Nirfini.s, i D.
D Carroll, p Umpire, Mr.. DYER. Scorer, II. g.
Johnston. Time of game, one tour aud thirty
minutes.
The Louisville Club will commence a
tbIec-days' engagement here to-day. 1t i
TO be hoped the management and playing
will both De better and give more general
satifaction.
Meeean and Hanna will be the battery
to-day.
The following is in regard to Mr.. Pow
ell: 400,
RICHMOND, VA. October 8, 1851.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
NORFOLK.
The Drought-Truckers Discouraged-No
Sign of Rain.

The Drought-Truckers Discouraged-No
Sign of Rain.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispstcn"I
OCTOBER 3, 1881.
Truckers in this section are terribiy u'>,
trossed about the drought, ana 'oio"oi
George TAFT. a prominent scotsman ncIo'
says the condition OF things Is uhP'ete1
dented There is practically no taie anu
no spinach. One farmer tells me 'n'' mo
chances to have q small patch oi n'e
acres which has retained enough moist
ure 10 keep the plants alive, Dut
on the other hand he has twenty acIes
of kale which Is parched and worthless.
But the worst feature OF all is tnat 1t
seems matter impossible to get cabbage
plants A. sprout, from which to raise the
spring crop. Some OF the farmers III the
Branch section sprout their pian''
in hot-bsds. planting in October and NO
vember and setting out the plants In feo-
ruary. But most Of the growers III thls
immediate vicinity do not use the hot,
beds, and usually plant on the 22o
Of September. SO far they nave
not succeeded in getting plants at al,
except in some isolated places in the
marshes, and the probability Is that these
will be washed away by the first big ram.
TO sum II all up, there is nothing green III
the country, and ground which has not
been ploughed IL dry for several feet down.
Worse than that. water from the wells Is
very scarce, and II Is very hard TO get
enough water TO water stock.
In the city most cisterns are dry, and the
authorities give notice that the city water
IL 30 low that sheetsprinklers and foun-
tains must be discontinued. We have not
had a soaking rain since the l4th Of July.
In August there was fall Of 1.73 inches
durirg the entire month; in September