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The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
WHY THE WIRES REMAIN.
How the Telegraph Companies Are ABB
10 Itsn the TrensmrY BmlIdinR,s Knnf.

How the Telegraph Companies Are Able
TO Use the Treasury Buildings Roof.
Considerable publicity has been given TO
the order of the Treasury Department is
sued to the telegraph companies to remove
their wires from the Treasury building be-
fore a certain date, and in case of failure
to comply with the order that the Gov
eminent would assist in looping them
off, The time expired and it was SUISSE
quently stated that the telegraph com
panies took no heed of the order, and in
default the wires were removed by direc-
ton of the Secretary and made secure to
the nearest pole, sufficiently high as not
to interfere with street travel. The absurd
ity of the entire proceeding will become
apparent when what actually has been
done Is stated.
Before the wholesale promise of re-
moval of the wires was entered upon each
company was requested to go upon the
roof and tag such oftheir wires as were in
the use ofthe Government. This was an
excellent chance for the corporations to
keep their respective lines intact and the
instruction was obeyed to the letter and
probably little beyond.
Whether all of the wires are in the
service of the United States, or that the
companies were DESTROYS of having them
remain in the positions they occupied, is
unknown except 10 tlle companies lncIl-
selves but it is known that when the men
had finished the tagging the number re-
naming without mark was very small,
and when the time arrived to cut loose
the outside wires there were only q few
wires to sever. A glance at the bridge on
the top of the Treasury building will fur
nish evidence sufficient that nearly all the
wires remain in place, and if all of them
are in the service of the Government its
telegraphic communication is both large
and extensive.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
WEST WASHINGTON.



Subscriptions and advertisements for THE CRITIc
7eceired at @. II. Fickiin0'S drug store.
SHIPMENTS OF CoM.-The shipment
from the mines of the Cumberland coal
region for the week ending Saturday, July
II, were 55,3f2 tons, and for the year to
that date, 1904 tons, decrease of
81 1888 tons, as compared with the cor
responding period of last year. The coal
was shipped as follows: To Baltimore IL
Ohio Railroad and local points.-Week,
"a, $40 tons; year, ,014,712 tons; decrease,
as compared with last year, 1888 tons.
TO Pennsylvania Railroad Week, 1881
tons; year, 2l2,l6i tons; decrease 1915
tons. To Chesapeake d Ohio Canal
Week, 1860 tons; year, 1896 tons; an
increase of 4, 265 tons over last year.
THE WATER Low.-Water in the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal is reported low, and
boatmen are tightening their cargoes in
consequence.
HIS EYE INJURED.-George PARROT, em-
ploycd in Palmcr's bottling works, was
cut severly in the left eye yesterday morn
ing by piece of glass coming from q
bursting bottle.
A SLEEPY DRIVER. - Mrs. Miller of
Thirty-first street engaged hack on Tues
day to take her to Tennally Town. On
the way the driver fell asleep, the horses
ran into telegraph pole, and the driver
was thrown oil and severely injured.
THE RIVERS CoNDrTIoN.-Temperature
and condition of water ut q. M: Great
Falls, temperature, so; condition, 36 re-
ceiving reservoir, temperature, 81; condi-
ton ct north connection, 80; condition
at south connection. 49, distributing res
ervoir, temperature, 80; condition at influ-
ent gatehouse, 80: condition at efllucnt
gatehouse, &c.
Cleared Schooners Mary Standish and
George II. Adams with coal for Boston.
FUNERALS THIS AFTERNooN.-Miss Hard
ing, the young lady who died suddenly at
her residence on Grace street yesterday of
| noon at 3 o'clock.
The funeral of Mr., William Craig took
| place at 4 o'clock this afternoon at his
| residence on Thirty-second street.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


New YORK. July 16.-Money easy at l
per cent Exchange dull. Governments
weak, and ! lower for the As. Currency
skies, 1878 bid; 4s, coupon, 1928 bid;
AIS, do, 1928 bid The stock market this
morning during the first half hour was
feverish and weak, declining / to 1 per
cent. on some heavy sales said to be
for foreign account, but Immediately after
the first call heavy buying was COM
menced and which continued uninter-
ruptedly throughout the morning up to
within short time before noon. The
dealings were on large scale and attend
ed with considerable excitement. At the
highest point prices were up to q per
cent.
New York Stock Market.
The following have been furnished by j.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner Eighth
and streets:
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
RObbing a Hotel.

Nathan Howard, colored man, en-
ployed at Welcker's Hotel as night watch
man, was convicted before Judge Smell to-
day of stealing silverware from the hotel.
Mr.. Feter swore that the silverware re-
covered by the detectives was his prop
erty. He said the accused was trusted
servant and had access to all parts of the
house. The defendant was seen in the
act of selling the silverware by Pawn
Broker Inspector Cumins He put the de-
PENDANT under arrest, but the latter es-
capped from him. Detective Raft after
ward arrested him and recovered the
property. He was sentenced to two months
in mil.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

The entertainment given last night by
Equal Lodge X. of p, at Masonic Temple,
was grand success. The opening speech
of Woolman Gibson, pertaining to the or
der, was excellent and well received. He
stated the origin and rapid progress OF the
order, showing membership of 10000
members throughout the entire iurisdic-
accomplished. The programme was in
teresting and exceedingly well-rendered.
Mr.. Arnold received the gentleman's gold
watch and Miss Mitchell the ladies watch.
Mr.. George Smith was awarded the uni
form of the fifth rank. There were other
candidates for these articles and the con-
test was exceedingly close.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
CITY Hall NoTEs.

The bill of Sarah NJ Wheelocl1 for
divorce from her husband, Arnold A.
Wheelock, filed May 10, 1854, has been
dismissed at her request
Marriage licenses have been issued rs
follows: Charles f.. Tribby of George
town, d. c., and Katie s. Davis of this
city; Peter A. Tatterull and Minnie j.
Brindley; VIM. Langston and Susie
Weaver Frank NJ Bywad and Ida At
well, both of Montgomery County, Md;
John Franklin and Martha Humphreys
John i. Weber of New York and Kate @.
Hagan Of this city,
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An Army Wedding,

Lieutenant Albert G. Blunt, Fifth Ar
tillery, was married last night at st.
Johns Church, Clifton, on Staten Island,
to Miss Edith Eccleston, the daughter of
the rector of the church. The wedding
was in full dress, and the groom and his
attendant were in uniform. The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Gertrude
Eccleston, and Misses Parsons, Stone and
Hamilton. Lieutenant Henry c. Hodges,
Twenty-second Infantry, was best man.
Hodges and Fitch, Corps of Engineers;
Lieutenant Townley, Fourth Artillery;
Lieutenant Allen, Fifth Artillery, and
Lieutenant Waite, Fifth Cavalry. The
party left on a special steamer for New
York, after q reception at the brides
home.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
In support of General Birney.

The Commissioners have received the
following letter in regard to the second
school district imbroglio "The under
signed residents of the District of Column
the Commissioners, asking the removal of
General Birney as trustee of the public
schools. Signed by G. A. White, G. Brown
Goodc, w. w. Dudley, Benjamin Butter
worth, Rev. William Bachelor, DR..
Stearns. A. S. Worthington and some 500
nt
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Charges A gainst MIR. Loveioy Dismissed

After reading the testimony and argu-
ment on the charges against Trustee
Lovejoy the Commissioners have unani-
mously agreed that nothing appears in
volving Trustee Loveioy in any official or
moral dereliction, and the charges are dis
missed. A postscript is added by Commits
sioners Edmonds and Lydecker recording
their appreciation of the patience and
spirit Of fairness that has characterized the
conduct of Commissioner West throughout
the conduct of the case.
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Misc CIeveIand,s Departnre.

day to visit friends in various portions
of the State She will join the President
III August, and is not likely to return to
Washington before September. The Presi-
dent will leave on August for the Adir-
ondack Mountains, where he will remain
month or six weeks.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Ways and Hours of Getting in and Out
of Washington.

ways and Hours of Getting in and Out
of Washington.
DEPARTURE of Railroad Trains from
Baltimore & Potomac Depot, Sixth and
IL Streets.
For BostOr-2 p; IN. without change Of
For NcO York-1215, 715, $3.50, $40
Qimited) and IL q. m; 2,
and Top. IN.
For Phladelphia-7:15, $3.50, 940and liza. M;
2, 4, 6 and Top. m.
For Baltimore 7:15, $3.50, 940 and II
am; 1905, 2, A, 4:25, 4A0, 6and
IL p. III.
For Chicago, Cincinnati and 50. LouiS-oaO
a. IN. and 7:10 p. m.
For Buffalo, Elmira and HdrrisboD-9;4O
a. IN. and 10 p. M.
For AnndpoliS-6:35 a. M, 1905 and 4;25
For Pope's Creek Line-7:l5 a. M, 4:4O
From Baltimore a. Ohio Il. IL. Depot,
Corner New Jersey Avenue and q
Street.
For Baltimorc--5, 6:10 $40, 1880, $3.50 and
1905 a. m; 1910 1:25 1916, $3.50,
4:30, 4:40, $40 GAO, Z, S:25 and IL
For Annopotis-6:4O Sundays s:3O) a. m;
1910 and $3.50 p. m.
For Point Of Rocks, Frederick-7;25 a. m;
4:4O and 11:15 p. IN.
For Hdrpe,'s Ferry and Shenandoah Valley
$40 and 9:25 q. M, $50 and
$40 p. III.
For GaithersbtUg-7:25 $40 and 9:25 a;
M; 1890, 4:40, $3.50, 9:10 and
11:15p. IN.
For Hdgersto,Cn--5:30 p. m.
For Chicdg0-10 q. m, 1910 p. m.
For Pittsbtug--l0 q. m, $40 p. III.
For NetU Orleans (express)-9:25 a. m.
For Cincinnati, Louisville and 81. L0uiS--3:30
and 1910 p. III.
From Alexandria Il Fredericksburg, and
Alexandria & Washington X. r., Sixth
and Ii Streets, Baltimore & Potomac
Depot.
For Aierand,ia-6, Z, 925, 11:01, 1875 a. m;
2O5, 4;26, 4:45, 6:25, sos and
11:37 p. IN.
For Richmond and The S0uth-6 and 11:0l q.
m, and 4:45 p. m.
From Chesapeake g. Ohio X. r., Sixth
and Ii Streets, Baltimore & Potomac
Depot.
For Cincinnati, 81. Louis and South-11:15
a. m. and 5:45 p. IN.
For Fort Monroe, Newport NetVS and Norfolk
III q. IN.
From Washington, Ohio g. Western II,
r., Sixth and Ii Streets, Baltimore q
Potomac Depot.
For Alexandria, Leesburg and Round Hill
Ga. IN. and 4:25 p. III.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
More Visiting Military.

The officers of the Third Virginia Regi-
ment have decided to break camp at
Ocean View on Friday afternoon and
leave for home except the Danville Grays,
which company will remain until Sunday
and then visit Washington.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
Two CoIored wife.Beaters sentenced.

William II. Douglass, colored labOrer,
was up for brutally beating his wife,
Jenny. She had baby in her arms and
showed the Court a badly bruised face,
and stated that he knocked one of her
teeth out. He got two months in jail.
James Watkins, also colored, was up for
assaulting his wife, Annie Watkins. She
stated that he struck her with a chair
Two months in Jail was his sentence in
6nfau1t of GOO
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The MexIonn Editors.

A meeting Will be held at parlor No
10 at Wizards Hotel this evening at
O'Clock to take action in reference to the
reception and entertainment of the Next
can editorial visitors
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

Ebbitt House, corner 18th and + SITS.
st. James Hotel, 9th st. and Penna. ave-
Harris House, Penna. ave., near 18th st.
Clinton House, Seventh and streets.
Losekam, 1923 Il street northwest,
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16
EAST WASHINGTON.

Subscriptions, advertisements and local nepS
items 70, THE CRITIc ieH al II. Y. Dooiey's
diUg store UW Tecei0e prompt attention.
The PANsY CLUR.--The Pansy Club of
East Washington gave n midsummer en-
tertainment at Macauley's Hall on Tues
day night, consisting of dialogues, ballad
singing, dancing, and closing with re-
freshments of ice cream and cake. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Reagan,
Mrs. Williams, the Misses Sadie Hoops,
BERTHE Van Horn, Ada Reed, Ginevra
Diehl, Jessie Donay, Mary Sherry, Katy
Bower, Lilly Foster, Aggie Weir, Ada
Hodaway,, Bell and Julia Reagan, Nell
G. Howard Buckley, Arthur Buck
ley, Will Davis, John Chester, James
II. Breast, Simpson, Entwistle, Morrison,
Weaver Lawrence, Middleton, Porter,
Sherry and Warren Brundage.
THE MARINE BAND CONCERT. The pro-
pramme for the concert by the Marine
Band at the Marine Barracks this evening
is as follows: Overture-"Le Dragon
de d yill,arS," Miaillart Malt10MPastorql
Thomas; gayotte -"Myrrha," sousai
Swedish Wedding March," Sodermann;
"The Magnet and the Churn," Sullivan;
selection-"Aida," Verdi; galop-"Song
of the Storks Fahrbach.
FUNERAL OF Mrs. YoUNT. The funeral
of Mrs. ID. II. Yount, who died Tuesday,
took place from the residence of her hus.
band, No, II ID street to-day at noon. The
interment will be made at Gettysburg this
evening.
| UTILIZING HENAyY-YARD FIRE ENGINE
"A suggestion is made by very promi.
nent resident of East Washington that the
| fire engine in the Nayy-Yard be put under
command Of the District Fire Department
and be used for fires IN that vicinity. This
engine has been used in cases Of emer
| gency, but the consent of the Secretary OF
! the Navy has to be obtained before 1t can
! leave the yard, If this engine could be
secured It would in every way fill the
need Of what is now felt
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

"Alderney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Attorney butter churned every morn
ing and delivered in e D. Ward" prints, 35c.,
per 10. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, &c. per qt Cream, 15c. per pint.
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF
STEAMBOATS,.

Fort Monroe, Piney Point and Norfolk
Steamers.
Scuenth Street Wharf Steamer George Leary)
Leaves Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, at 5:3O p. M;
returning Mondays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, at 6 a. m.
,Sinh Street Wharf Steamer Jane Moseley)
Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday, leaves at $50 p. IN.
Arrive $3.50 a. m, Wednesday,
Friday and Monday.
Potomac River Landings.
,Sirth Street Wharf Steamer Thompson)-
Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, leaves at Z q. III.
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall.
iSe,enth Street Wharf (steamer Corcoran)-
Leaves at 10 a. III. daily. Arrive
p. M
Lower Cedar Point.
Steamer Afmenid-Leaves at 8 q, m. daily,
except Saturday.
Chapel Point (Potomac River).
Steamer George Ldtv-Leaves at S;l5 a. M,
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday-arrive9:3O p. III.
Glymont.
Steamer Mdry Neutrality-suspicious. at 8 a. m,
Saturdays, returning at 6p. M
Great Falls and Cabin John Bridge.
Packet Excelsior from High and Canal
streets, Georgetown) -LeaYes
at q. m, Sundays, Tuesdays
and Fridays returning at 8
u. m.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

For the Middle Atlantic states, warmer,
southerly winds, and fair weather, followed In
the extreme northern portion by local rains.
For Friday. Continued warm and fair
weather, followed by cool weather with local
rains, is indicated for New England and the
Middle Atlantic states.
To-day's Temperatures.
The Signal Office furnishes the following
synopsis of the weather:
Local meteorological report for July 1G,
1885; Thermometer readings at 9 a. M, zoe. 3;
z a. M, 1907; IL q. M, 5000.
Report for July 10, 1885: Mean tempera-
ture 100 4: maximum, 500 %; minimum, 6io2. d;
mean relative humidity, 00o.O per cent
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

BUILDING PERMITS. Permits to build
have been granted Charles II. Heitmul-
Ter 10 erect one brick dwelling on Ser
geant Road, in the County, to cost $3.50 II
.. Thompson repair house 1906 r. street
$500; H. NJ. Boteler, build addition to
house on | street, between Seventh and
Eighth streets, southeast, $500.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

Try Berkeley. tits pure.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-01-23
ASIlYER MEnnING.

Mr.. and Mrs Henry @. Amoss celebrated theil
silver wedding on the 10Th. Notwithstanding the
bad roads and the "blac ness of darkness of tht
night, quite a large number of their friends an,
relatives met at their house to do honor to the
occasion. Among the number were several ladies
from Baltimore. The whole affair from begin
ming To end, was a grand succ, S. The bride ant
groom accepted the congratulations and present,
of their friends, and expressed due appreca ior
of heattention and generosity of those arount
them.
Their presents were numerous and beautiful
and all of them useful. Noticeable among then
were a pair of butter knives and a pair of fruit
spoons from Miss Deborah Proctor, a sugar bow
from Mrs Lucy moss, set of desert spoon
from NJ iss Lizzie Everest, a sugar spoon from Mis-
Amanda CLANCY, Il set of knives from Miss Susi,
Waters thimble from Miss Moilie Duvall, AZ
electric lamp from Mr. Philip Spencer, a pickle
dish ana tongs from Mr. aud Mrs K. NJ Grafton
and many other articles in silver and glass that
do not remember nor do I remember the name,
of those who gave them.
About eleven O'clock we were invited out int
the dining room to partake OF refreshments. anf
may say that we moved promptly. the bride anC
groom taking the lead Of course. The table wa,
simply beautiful Miss Lucy Amoss, wife Of
Rev. John Amuss. of Baltimore. and niece of III,
bride and groom, being thu leading spirit in its ar
ranRment
il was after one o'clock before we had all lief
the refreShment table and returned to the parOr
The night was still so dark that only one of tn,
party vent ured 10 go home, 80 the rest of u.
amused ourselves with. singing and laughabit
yames. rising attorney added much to tn,
amusements by singing johnny Sands" in hi,
(the attorney's) inimtable style. Mr.. H. X
Mitchell produced roars of laughter by rectinr
two very co hic pieces, in which he is very happy
Between three and four o'clock the fog lifted q
the sailors say, and the stars came out so W.T. took
our departure for our several homes BefOr,
leaving we renewed our CONGRATULATIONS TO tn,
bride and groom. and expressed the hope tina
when their golden wedding rolls round. twenty
Ave years hence, we may all he there to celebrat,
1t, and that our circumstances may be such as t.
enable us TO give them more worthy tokens oi
our respect and esteem. JUNIOR RED.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-01-23
LETTER FROM JARRErrsyrL,E.

On Monday night of last week Mr.. J. Wilson
Galbreath, farmer. residinl about one mile from
this place had Two sheep killed by dogs and eight
Others badly crippled. some If VIII Oh have since
died. One or two of the guilty dogs have been
killed.
On Tuesday evening Of last week about fifty
members of the congregation of McKendree NJ.
e. Church, visited at the parsonage their pastor.
Rev. j. H.. Marsh, of this place, bringing with
them bountiful supply of the suhstanIials OF
this life. His horse was also remembered in like
manner. After spending a very pleasant social
evening the party returned tn their homes.
On Saturday evening Of last week Rev Thos
Briley of the VI. E. Church, south. at this place
was presented with very fine Bearskin Robe
by Messrs. Willie NJ. Ward and Willie a. Jarrett
Mr.. A. s. Upton made the presentation speech
which was responded to by Mr.. Briley. in very
feeling manner, thanking the young men fnr
their Y, ncrosity.
Mrs. g. W. Poecock was thrown firm horse
on Wednesday Of last week, but fortunately she
escaped with few bruises
Those who nave not filled their ice houses are
beginning to feel more cheerful at this time az
the prospects seem to be good for ice just now
Rev. Thomas Todd of Bethel Presby teriar
Church, has returned from his western trip, and
filled his pulpit on Sabbath last. Il. 3. A.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-01-23
Neiahhnrhnnd Deus.
LETTER FROM sTEwARTsTOwN

The holiday has passed rapidly and pleasantly,
and the opening year finds all busy with its labors
and enterprises
The entertainments of the Sabbath Schools
formed the principal public feature of the Christ
mas season. in Stewartsown. That Of the NJ. e.
Church being held on Chris mas Eve, and the NJ.
P. on New Years night. Both were largely at
tended and much ,njoyed, the decorations being
elaborate and beautiful,
The repairs on the Presbyterian church have
not yet been completed. but will probably be in
few weeks.
Our merchants complain very much Of the
stringency In money matters Just now, but the
prospect for revival Of business with the COM
pletion of our railroad is good. The building Of
this road Ia taking the money that usually goes
into our local trade, hence local and temporary
scarcity. The work on the road ia progressing
rapidly, and the track will In all probability be
ready for use by the LIST Of July, possibly earlier
Prof. 8. g. Boyd will deliver his course of al
Illustrated Lectures" in the Academy here, on the
evenings Of the 10Th and 10th instant.
The Educational Society of York county held a
meeting In the Academy on Saturday last, 10th
instant, which was well attended, considering the
condition OF travel. Several educational topics
OF importance were discussed
The Pen-Mar Literary Society will hold pub
lie meeting in the Academy On the evening OF
Friday. January 23d. The regular meetings of
this Society are held at private houses; this one
being a special meeting for the entertainment of
the public.
The postofice interest is being canvr ssed in
town. and we suppose President Cleveland will
We founo much pleasure In reading the Christ
mas supplement- of The Egts. and trust IL may
CARorua
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-01-23
Wheat Growing in India.

From recently published statistics in re-
gard to the production of wheat in British
India it would appear that American farmers
have really not much to fear from COMPETE
ton in that quarter.
The erea under cultivation in India is Co.
100000 acres, and the product 244,OOO'OOO
bushels, or94 bushels to the acre. The total
average planted ip wheat in the United States
is about 100000 acres and they yield this
year about 100000 bushels-say nearly 10
bushels to the acre.
India thus raises nearly one-half as much
wheat Us the United States. The British
government has encouraged, in every posi-
BILE way, the production of wheat in India
and in all the rest of her possessions. Labor
is cheap and the soil is fertile in India, but
notwithstanding, it costs the farmers OF that
country II cents per ID. or rs cents bushel
to raise wheat and send wheat to Delhi,
which, like, Chicago, is the chief grain mar
ket of the country Delhi is about the same
distance from Calcutta, where the wheat is
loaded on vessels, as Chicago is from New
York. But the freight from Delhi to Calcut-
Ia is 81 cents per hundred weight, against 20
from Chicago to New York. Here is large
difference in favor of the American farmer,
assuming that rs cents would represent the
average price on wheat at Chicago, now.
Wheat growing in India depends in some
parts on the monsoon rains and in Others on
irrigation. The latter has been kept up at
the expense of the British government, and
without it but little wheat would be raised.
1t has been pointed out that this system can
not last The expenses incurred by the govern
ment are too great for the benefits derived.
1t will not pay the farmers of India TO raise
wheat at cent pound, and it certainly
will not pay to import Indian wheat into
England in competition with American
wheat
The Stimulus given by the British govern
ment has of course greatly increased the
production of wheat in India, in the last few
years, but with that the business in India has
already been checked by the low prices.