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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
ATTENTION. PROGRESSIVE FARMERS.

0nn POUNDS of the PETERkIN SEED
1.UUU COTTON makes 400 to $50 pounds
Of LINT, and in every test has given larger
WELD of Lint Cotton to the acre. Fine staple large
bolls,, easily picked. The only real improved
seed. John W. Fairey, Proprietor of the Orange
burg Hotel, Orangeburg S. C., writes the result
of his test with the Peterkin and Silk Ozier Cotton
Seed:
Peterkin yielded 1850 pounds seed cotton.
Silk Ozier yielded 300 pounds seed cotton.
Peterkin's bale weighed 500 pounds.
Offers bale weighed 404 pounds.
Net gain of lint ll6 pounds on one acre, and says
he sold his Ozier seed to the oil man.
Capt. o. A. Wylie, Richburg, S. c., writes !:
"rhe Peterkin Cotton Seed is the only real i'm
proved seed have ever had, and where land will
only bring 600 pounds seed cotton per acre, Pc
terkin Cotton Seed will pay five dollars over
other varieties. This seed is so far in advance of
other varieties that people won't believe me-
Pardon me for saying thatmy veracity has never
been doubted until I have made comparative
statements between Peterkin and other varieties
of cotton.
Farmers desiring this seed would do well to
send me their ORDERS AT ONCE, as the sup
ply is running short. Price, sacked and deliver
ed F. o. B. cars, Sl.50 per bushel of 80 pounds
CASH must accompany all orders. Buy now as
the above price is only made to introduce the
seed They will be higher nextyear. Write for
Circular or send orders to
MASON BRATTON, Agent for York CO..,
Guthriesvile, S. c.
Mr.. T. w. CLAwsoN will take orders at
Yorkville.
April Q IA 1t
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TAX NOTICE..1SS4.

TAX NOTICE..1SS4.
IN conformity to law, my books will be open
i FROM THE 1sT DAY OF MAY TO The
Isr DAY OF JUNE, 1885, for the collection Of
the FIRST INSTALMENTo of State and County
Taxes. for the fiscal year commencing Novem-
ber 1st, 1884:
Levy for State purposes, 81 mills on the Sl:O0.
Levy for Ordinary County purposes, 2t mills
on the $780, ..-s.s "..tE ..-.--
Levy for Railroad purposes, 7-lOth mills on
the Sl.OO. ...-. 49,.
Levy for School purposes, 2 mills on the $l.0o.
Ageregating II 7-l0th mills on the dollar.
In addition to the above, special levy for
school purposes Of two mills on the dollar, on all
property in School District Number IL, making
total levy of l3 7-l0 mills on all property in said
School District.
Also. one dollar on all taxable polls between
the ages Of 81 and 60 years.
The eabove levies are due and payable in two
equal instalments, the first instalment from May
1st to June 1st, 1885. The second instalment from
October 1st to November 30th, 1885. Failure to
pay the first instalment in May, incurs penalty
of five per cent. on said instalment. Both in
stalments may be paid in May, if desired
For the convenience of taxpayers, Twill meet
At tYorkville, on Friday and Saturday, lst and
End days Of May.
At Bethany, on Monday, the 4th day of May.
At Whitaker, on Tuesday, the 5th day of May.
At Blacks, on Wednesday and Thursday, the
9th and 7th days of May.
At Clark's Fork, on Friday, the Sth day of May.
At Hickory Grove, on Saturday, the 9th day OF
sAtJ. W.Carrolps Store, on Monday, the 11th
day of May.
At McConnellsville, on Tuesday, the 18th day
Of May. .a.
At Clay Hill, on Wednesday, the 18th day Of
May.
At Bethel, on Thursday, the 14th day of May.
At Clover, on Friday, the 18th day Of May.
AtYorkville, on Saturday, the 10Th day of May.
At Massey's Store, on Monday, the 18th day of
May. -t- a.- ..
At Fort Mill, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the
10Th and Goth days of May.
At Rock HILL on Thursday, Friday and Satur
day the 2lst, 22nd and 23rd days of May.
And at Yorkville, from Monday the 25th day
of May, to June lst, 1885.
II. A. D. NELLY,
Treasurer of York County.
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SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

- The oat crop has apparently been injured
all over the State.
"A gun club has been formed in Abbe-
vile for the purpose of enforcing the game
law. .iE'7
1T is said that there are at least fifty ap-
plicants for the position of Clerk of the
Edgefeid Court, made vacant by the death
of Gen. Nicholson.
-Greenville Ne,rs: jefferson Wade, re-
spectacle white man was lodged in Jail last
Friday night, having been committed for
seven days by Justice Anderson for refusal
to work on the public roads. .ra
The State convention of the knights of
the Golden Rule will meet in Newberry on
the 7th instant. The Hon. J. S. R. Thomp-
son, of Spartanburg, is grand master and
will preside over the Convention.
The lien business is not so large in Ker-
eral years, the reason being that nearly all
the farmers made enough bacon, corn and
oats to carry them through the year.
Rev. j. @. Adams, the Baptist minister
of Darlington, who was injured by the pre-
mature discharge of a blast, from the effects
of which it was feared that he would lose
his eye-sight, is improving, and no serious
results are anticipated.
Richard Fraser, colored, was convicted
of murder at the recent term of Court for
Charleston, and was sentenced on the 25th
of February, by Judge Aldrich, to be hang
ed on the 3rd Of April. The Governor has
respited the prisoner until the 10th of April,
because the time appointed by the court
falls on Good Friday.
james A. Scumpert, negro school
teacher in Newberry county, had teach
er's certificate for $40 approved in proper
hr,&g lo1 hn tfSxyo1 loft q
word "twenty" in the body of the certii-
cate. He made no attempt to change the
figures "2O'' in the left hand corner. He
confessed and was sent to Jail.
= In the Barnwell Sessions Court, last
week, John Terry, colored, was convicted
of the murder of Rev. John G. Sessions, and
= enced to be hanged on the 10Th of May.
y. Esm Freeman, white, was convicted of
MAJ. laughter, in the killing of John Clay
ton, ihite, and sentenced to zen years in
the penitentiary. g.. ....
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REGENERATION NOTICE.

TINHE Books will be open for the REGISTRA.
4 TION Of those who are BECOMING OF
AGE, and those who are Of age and who have
not registered heretofore, can do so by calling
on me, at my office, AT THE FACTORY
OF B. r. WHEELER, on the first Mondays of
March, April, May, June and July, 1885. ..-
w. II. McCORKLE,
Supervisor of Registration, York county, s: c. :
February5 Zlt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
Market Reports.

YORKVILLE, April Cotton 9to lot.
CHARLOTTE, March 3l.--Cotton steady
middling and good middling, lOi.
CHARLESTON, March 30.-Cotton dull mid
ding 103.
LIVERPOOL, March 3O.-Cotton quiet. Mid
ding uplands, 515-16d.
NEW YORK, March 3O.-Cotton steady mid
ding uplands. liz. Futures closed steady with
sales of los, 400 bales as follows March 1l.OO to
ll02; April ll0O; May ll.l2 to lib; June LIN
July 11.33 to l1.34 August ll.40 to 1l.4l; Sep
tember ll.06 to 1l.07; October 1860 to 1851 ;
November 10. .45 to 10 49, December 10.44 to As.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
j. R. LINDSAY.
DON'T DELAY.


DUT go and see the largest and handsomestt
ID stock of Jewelry, Watches, Silverware and
Fancy Goods, ever exhibited in Chester. Ear
gains in GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES.
If you want to buy an engagement Ring, We'd
ding, Birthday or Christmas present, call Oh E..
c. STAIN, you will find an endless variety of
presents, from 25 cents to S1.5O.
Just received for the lovers of art, Steel En-
cravings, Oil Paintings and Photographs: ~
Hanging Lamps, Student and new patent Fan
Lamps, giving light equal to gas light.
Remember all goods are sold under guarantee guarantee
to be deceived We call gold, gold; and brass.
brass. My prices are as low as the lowest for
reliable goods. Long years experience and am,
pie capital enable to buy at lowest prices, and
/ will not be undersold by any one.
Cash purchasers Of Watches, Sewing Machines
and Organs can secure special Bargains, as
want to reduce my large stock.
An improved high arm Machine. drop-leaf and
drawers and all attachments, warranted years,
for $500.
WATCH REPAIRING receives my personal
attention. Satisfaction guaranteed at moderate
prices. Orders by mail promptly attended ten 9 to.
Respectfully, +. Z: sIAHN,
Chester, 5. g.
NOvamhar Al ly
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
WITHERS ADICKES.
SeasOnable Sundries.

SeasOnable Sundries.
WYE think our stock is the most complete in
w this vicinity and embraces almost every
thing in Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Glass
ware Wooden, Willow and Tin Ware.
We mention some things now seasonable, and
we hope, saleable.
SEEDS OF ALL KINDS.
Flower, Garden and Grass Seeds. Glover,
Millet, Orchard Blue and Red Top Grass A
small patch of these grasses often brings larger
returns than many acres in cotton, for feeding
stock, etc. Also small lot Of Australian and
Means Grass Seeds. Seed or roasted Peanuts,
in store. Onion Sets, very cheap. Irish Pota-
toes of several varieties-Early Rose, Goodrich,
ern Queen Sweet Potatoes. Flower Jars-a new
lot in few days.
GROCERIES.
Vary your diet and save Doctors bills. Our
stock of fancy eatables is full and prices are
lower than at any previous time Canned Fruits,
Fish, Meats and Vegetables. A Can of good To-
matoes for 10 cents Can Of good Corn for 15
cents Can of good Beans for Is cents.
Baking Powders Of four brands. Flavoring
Extracts. Spices of all kinds, ground or whole
Vinegar, Mustard, Sauces and various condi-
ments. Dried Fruits, Jellies, Apple Butter, Peas,
Beans, Oatmeal and other farinaceous goods.
Candies and Crackers fresh every few days. Ap-
generally in store. Mackerel loose, Mackerel in
Kits, Mackerel in Drums and quarter Barrels.
Spring is the time for Mackerel. Dried Beef.
Coffee, Sugar, Moasses, etc., as low as the lowest
HARDWARE.
We claim to have the best assortment in town
and think we can save buyers money on prices.
300 Heel Screws at cents, former price TO-
200 Plow Rods, Lap Rings and Clevlses at lO
cents, former price 20.
Single-Trees at 20 cents, former price25.
Iron-bound Hames at 40 cents, former price 60.
Plows, Chains, Loose Links, Hinges, Locks,
Files, Chisels, &C., lower than elsewhere.
@- Every advertisement in this paper points
to different place as the bestto do your trading.
The Adickes' Building contains almost every
thing but Liquor and Drugs, and has in times
past and of necessity must, and in fact shall, now
dispense its full share of goods.
WTTHERS ADICKES.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
THE YORKVILLE BAKERY.
BAKERS BREAD.

BAKERS Bread.
IF you examine into the merits of Bakers
4 Bread, you will not only find that it is far
more healthy than any other, but that, taking ev-
erything into consideration, it is the cheapest
bread that can be used. TO make an extra quail
ity of bread it is necessary to use the best flour
that can be obtained. This we always do, and
the consequence is that our productions have no
superior.
CAKES.
In order to convince those who seem to be
rather incredulors of the fact that REAL
NICE CAKE can be produced at Bakery, we
have placed on exhibition, at our Bakery. one
of our manufacture, which we think will silence
all doubts on that score, and we respectfully in
vite all who may desire to do so to call in and see
it, Wealso keep in stocka very nice assortment
Of Cakes, which, we think cannot fail to give
satisfaction to purchasers.
CONFECTIONERY.
We have OH hand nice assortment Of Confec-
tionery, consisting of French and Stick Candies.
These goods are fresh and of the best quality we
can buy. Call and see us.
BERRY & BARBER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
SADDLES AND HARNESS.

4 FULL line of Saddles, Harness, Brides,
N Collars, Whips, Hames, Backbands, Trace
Chains, Saddle Blankets. Repairing in Saddlery
and Harness line done promptly at reasonable
prices. G. II. OLEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02

YORK CO. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
VJNHE next regular meeting of the York Coun-
i ty Medical Association will be held in YORK YORK
Vile, on the FIRST MONDAY OF APRiL
next, at II o'clock, A. NJ. Every member OF the
Association is urged to attend, as matters Of i'm
portance will come up for consideration.
r. A. CRAWFORD, Secretary.
March 10 IL ot
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

nR. w. G. WHITE respectfully informs the
IL citizens of Yorkville and vicinity that he
has returned to his practice. Having given
careful clinical study to the DISEASES OF
WOMEN; also to diseases of the Throat and
Chest, for the past two months in Northern Hos
pitals he will devote especial attention to these
diseases in his practice.
April - 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02

xAA BOUGHT in carload lots since October
i I4 1st. As still on hand, which will be sold
given satisfaction. Stove Ware and Stove Pipe
on hand. G. H. O'LEARY.
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a2 MI AY Sc M AY. S
- DRUGGISTS. "a
ARRIVED BY c. AND L. RAILROAD

ARRIVED BY c. AND L. RAILROAD.
L ARKER'S Ginger Tonic.
Taylor's Cherokee Sweet Gum and Mullen.
Hostetters Bitters.
Iron Bitters.
Ayers Hair Vigor
Halls Hair Renewer
Browns Essence Ginger-small and large.
Bromide Potash.
Iodide Potash.
Diamond Dyes.
Morphine.
Quinine.
Warmers Kidney Cure.
Come and try MAY & MAY on prices and
quality of goods, and you will never go elsewhere
Paints, Oils and Varnishes as cheap as any
where in South Carolina.
MAY & MAY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
JOHN G.. KUYKENDAL.

SOLID SHOT FROM THE MORTAR.
A Message for You.
w E have on hand
q 500 pounds of Pure White Lead, Lewis and
other brands.
l,5O0 pounds of Johnson's Kalsomine, all col
OrS.
200 gallons of Linseed Oils.
100 gallons of Prepared Paint.
Johnsou's Fresco Paints, all shades.
A large stock of colors, in Oil and Dry.
A complete line Of Varnishes.
A new supply Of Brushes.
And q Private Message
With regard to prices, that will command the at
tention of every individual who intends to paint
his dwelling other superstructure this Spring.
Inquiry by mail or otherwise will receive prompt
and polite attention.
a-. Yet More.
100 sacks Soluble Pacific Guano.
200 sacks Lorrenz & Ritler's high-grade Guano.
so sacks only, Of the old Original Irish AMI
NAL Bone Phosphate.
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s. c. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

s. c. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
VJNHE Thirty.tifth Annual Meeting Of the
I SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL ASSOC1-
ALTON will be held in Charleston, Tuesday,
April q, 1885. Railway tickets at excursion
rates. JOHN FORREST, NJ. D.
Recording Secretary
March 26 IL st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02

CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina-.YOrk County.
INTHE COMMON PLEAS.
Henry Hayward and others, Plaintiffs against
B. r. and j. d. Porter, Defendants.
FINDER and by virtue Of the Judgment of
Foreclosure to me directed, in the cause as
above entitled, will expose to public sale, at
YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales-Day) IN APRIL,
Next, during the legal hours of sale all that Ger
tain tract or parcel Of land lying in York county
and state aforesaid, about seven miles from York
Court House, bounded by lands Of William Bur-
ris, William McCleve, and Martha McCleVe,
known as part of the old Nose McCleve tract,
and containing
176l ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Being the same lard purchased by B. T. Porter
of Mary +. Lindsay, in August, 1883.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. +. WALLACE, c. c. Pls.
March II IL At
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APPLICATION FOR CHARTER.

FTNHIRTY days after date, application will be
made to the Clerk Of the Court of Common
Pleas for York county, for Charter incorpo-
rating the YORKVILLE ASSOCIATE RE-
FORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH..
April2 If Ut
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OBITU AIRY.

DIED-At the residence Of Mr.. L. r. Williams,
on the 23rd Of March, 1885, Miss ELIZABETH
GALLAGHER, aged about 50 years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
AUCTION SALES.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue Of writ Of fieri facias to me directed,
ID will be sold at IL o'clock A. NJ, on Tuesday
after the FIRST MONDAY IN APRIL, 1885, at
Wilkerson e. Smiths Mill, in Broad River town
saws, hatchet, B hammers, dozen cold chisels,
| ratchet drill and Is bits, brace and 10 bits,
augers, chisels, square, draw knife; levied
on as the property of r. d. Boyd, at the suit OF
w r. Fewell. Terms cash. 1921
r. H. GLENN, S. Y. c.
March 10 II 81
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Spetial Notltes.
RELIGIOUS Notice

Religious Notice.
Rev. G. NJ. Webb will preach at Enon church
on tine fourth Saturday and Sunday of April.
April 2 II If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02

CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina--YOrk County.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Samuel l.. Garrison and others, against Sarah A.
Garrison and others.-Decree tor Sale of
Land.
DY virtue Of an order made in the above enti-
Id tied cause, by the Clerk of said Court, will
expose to public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE,
on
SALES-DAY IN APRIL 1885,
All that tract of land situated in said County and
State, containing
TWENTY -FOUR ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
Being all of the "Mark Garrison Place." except
eighteen acres, assigned in partition to the widow
of Mark Garrison, deceased. Sold to make par
tition amongst the heirs of said deceased.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-third Cash; the balance payable January
l. 1885, with interest from day of sale, secured by
purchasers bond and mortgage of the premises
sold. Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. F. WALLACE, C. c. Pls.
March II IL At
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TENNESSEE HAMS.


A large lot of those choice country-cured Tel
nessee Hams just received.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
COOKING STOVES,

4 NICE line of Oil Cloth Window Shades, al
n G. H. OLEARY'S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02

Always on hand, full supply of Simons' pure
Lime.
RIDDLE & PEGRAM.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON
SHOES. SHOES. SHOES.

TUST received, ladies' and Misses Kid Button
oD Boots Ladies' and Misses Goatskin Shoes
both lace and button. Call and examine our
fresh stock of Shoes. All kinds and qualities in
stock.
KENNEDY BROS & BARRON
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
CARPETS AND RUGS.
WINDOW SHADES.

A NICE line of Ingram Carpets, Napier Mat
N ting, Hemp Carpet, Moquette, Velvet and
Brussels Rugs at G. H. O'LEARY'S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
O.. H. O'LEARY.

COMMON Bedsteads, all grades; Chairs, all
Y grades Mattresses, Pictures, Frames and
anything in the Furniture line that is sold in this
market G. H. OLEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02

WE think our stock is the most complete il
w this vicinity, and embraces almost every
thing in Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Glass
ware, Wooden, Willow and Tin Ware.
We mention some things now seasonable, ano
Jva hone sa1eahle
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-02
SWEET POTATO SEED {!
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
This is a Fancy Price.

McELWEE IL DARWIN will pay q cents
per pound for FAT BEEF CATTLE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-03-14
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The President is cutting down the cleri-
cal force at the White House.
The new Cabinet met for the first time
on the 10th and considered federal APP
pointments.
MARY ANDERSON closes her London en-
gagement April 30th.
JAMES JACKSON shot and killed his wife
at Sculleville, Choctaw Nation, on the
10th.
EDMUND YATES, editor Londca World,
was released from prison by order of the
Home Secretary.
The river and railroad coal mines in the
Pittsburgh district are nearly all idle,
though the outlook for an amicable ending
is propitious,
AUSTRIA and Hungary will also raise
the duties on foreign grain.
NEwBERN, n. c., was visited on the 10th
by conhagration that caused loss of
100000.
REV. DR.. WALSH, President of May
nooth College, has ''sen elected Archbish-
op of Dublin, to succeed Cardinal McCabe.
GERMANY apologies for tearing down
the British flag at Victoria. 1t was a
mistake
THE new German tariff on agricultural
products was passed and will take effect
Immediately.
The Illinois Legislature adopted a reso-
luton on the 10th expressing sympathy
for the Wabash strikers.
A NITRO -GLYCERINE factory exploded
near Bradford, Pa, ON the 10th, killing one
of the proprietors and an employee.
REPORTS TO the Department OF Agricul-
ture show that 81 ID per cent. of the last
corn crop remains in the hands of farm
ers.
| IT is said that FL Mahdi left Khartoum
because he feared assassination at the
hands Of his discontinued followers.
MACM1LLAN's MAGAZINE at London pub
fishes number of letters of General Cor
/ don written to friend of that city.
Four hundred men are out of employ
ment Dy the shutting down of one-third
of the machinery at Lawrence Mass.
cotton mill.
OK the Goth instant the Peoria Board OF
Trade will vote upon a resolution to sus-
pend any member who deals in options
directly or indirectly.
The strikers at Kansas City quit inter
fering with the movement of Wabash
trains, the company being under the pro-
lection of the Federal Court.
EARL GRANVILLE declares that the most
friendly relations exist between England
and Germany in regard to colonial Ques'
tons.
THE Governor Of Texas issued a procla
nation on the 10th bearing on the rail.
road strike in that State, and declaring
that all parties must be protected, but tbs
law must be enforced
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-03-14
THE GRAIN RESERVE.

Figures Collated From the Department of
Agriculture Reports Showing the Amount
of Wheat and Corn In Sight and Still in
the Hands of the Producers.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 1.-THE
report of consumption and distribution
of corn and wheat, from statistical re-
turns of the Department of Agriculture
for March, shows that 81 l-2 per cent. of
the last crop of corn remains in farmers
hands, against 33 per cent. on the 1st Of
March, 1884. The supply in farmers
hands last March was $4,000, 900
bushels; the supply now is about 675,-
100000. The stock in the Middle States
is 29,000,0 900 against 100000 last
March. In the South the proportion
is the same as last year Al Clio per
cent. But the quantity is 1850, 900
bushels against l3,OOO,OOO. The pro-
portion in the West SO 7-l0.
instead of 80 7-l0 per cent,
and the quantity amounts to 100000, 900
bushels, or l44, 900, 900 bushels more than
the stock of last March.
Two years ago the stock remaining was
5S7, 100000 bushels, or SO $40 per cent
of crop of l,6l7 ,O00,O 900.
The amount shipped is few millions
less than last year. The exports equal
100000 bushels against $4,000, 600.
at the same date in 1884, and the COM
mercal receipts at Western markets are
also less, the full Eastern crop reducing
slightly the demand, Notwithstanding the
reduction in price.
The proportion of merchantable corn is
very large, 81 per cent, against an aver
age of so for a period of years and GO for
last year, The wheat reported in farmers
hands is about 80 per cent. of the crop
of l69, 900, 900 bushels, or $4,000, 900 BUSH
els more than the stock of last March,
when the crop was less by 100000
| bushels.
There has been a slightly freer use OF
wheat for bread and little Of the poorer
| quality has been fed to stock.
The stock of March LIST, 1888, was % 5-l0
per cent. of the previous crop, or l43,-
900, 900 bushels; and that of March LIST,
1882, was 9s, O0O, 900 bushels. The quail
ity is reported above an average in every
Western State except Illinois ana Mis-
souri,, and in nearly all the Atlantic and
| Gulf coast State