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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-05
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THE GREATEST BARGAIN HOUSE
OFRALEIGH AND THE WORLD.

just imagine, if you can, this writer, .Volney
Pursell, has been there" A defeated Confederate
who was captured in the Blue Ridge Mountains,
marched across the Shenandoah river that night
and wading through. just as the army crossed, a
dispatch came that the rebels were marching on
Washington City. We about-faced and waded the
river that night again, and then double-quicked it
from there to Washington, 45 miles. There I was
put in the old capital prison where 1 remained some
three months. When released, no money, no
clothes, but found friends who loaned me money to
go home on. Soon the surrender came, and all, or
nearly all, I had was on my back and credited out
amounting to about $25, 600, which 1 lost, leaving me
but little to commence with; but had my health
and pluck, and with ambition, which will annihilate
the possible and impossible alike, and the dawn
of a greater day is not far away. But it must be
upon the net spot cash system.
Look out this week. 500 ladies' hats of the latest
styles. just received, and cheaper than ever, job in
Pen Knives: 200 at CSC. choice, worth 75c. mosquito
net Sc. per yard, worth 10c. best note paper sc. per
quire, worth 15c.; envelopes &c. pack, worth 10.
Big drive in shoes of all descriptions; also in mems.
boys and children's straw hats. A great bargain
also in notions, dry goods, &c. 500 children's caps,
q bargain. Terms: net spot cash.
VOLNEY PURSELL & CO.,
No. 10 E. Martin St.,
Raleigh, N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-05
Roses, Flowers, Seeds, Etc

Choice Ever-blooming Roses, Geraniums, Coleus
and other outdoor bedding plants, Tuberoses,
Spring plants. Handsome Gutfowers, Bouquets
and Floral Designs. Choice Flower Seeds. Send
for Catalogues. - Orders by telegraph promptly
attended to. FL. STEINMETZ, Florist,
fe2S3m Raleigh, n. G..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-05

OF tertlllzlng material will, after the
lapse OF a o of years desertion by
It's owner, bid defiance to a writ of
error.
Respectfully submitted,
HAYNES LENNON.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

cit is better 70 be born lucky than r,eh,"
Is nm old aphorism, the proof OF which lies
in tho observation OF the lives Of mcn- But
a man cannot strut around Micawber like
and expect 70 be struck Dy the lightning OF
good luck. In this life OF chances ana whirl-
pool ofsurprises and disappcintments man
cannot expect TO win anything unless some
thing Is yentured. Six years ago, youth
I'm this city, OF fifteen summers, moved bya
speculative spirit, determined to make
monthly investment OF 81 In the Louisiana
State Lottery and with that perseverance
that Is the ground work 10 a successful life.
he kept IL up, drawing at odd tunes small
amounts. until the 18th Of this month, when
the wheel OF fortune stopped on his paddle
and he found himself worth $4,000. This
fayored,son Of fortune was Mr.. Eli Newman
the book-kceper for Newman a Co., whole
sale whisky and tobacco dealers. Last SUM-
day night, two weeks after he had become
rich, he reached his majority, and gave
birthday celebration. A great number OF
his young friends were present. and congrat-
ulated him efflsively on the bright prospect
with which be enters manhood. World
scribe chatted Mr.. Newman In his cilice yes
terday afternoon, and was Informed that he
had placed his money in the First National
Bank, Of this city, and would let IL remain
there, accommodating, while he will retain
his position at the desk. lie also stated
that he would continue 20 take ticket In
every monthly drawing, the time honored
prccept, .1ightnlng never strikes In the same
place twice." to discourage him, notwith-
standing. --Helena (Ark) World, March Is
Chauncey NJ. Depew has PAIR or old
fashioned Eyeglasses that belonged 10 Dan.
iel Webster. The framework of the glasses
looks like bone or horn, and the arch for the
nose is OF metal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

The condition OF the Emperor was worse
on Sunday than on previous days. His APP
petite is failing. aud the fever higher; his
breathing comes with much difficulty. AZ
ter paroxysm Of hard breathing he wrote
on a slip OF paper. GLOW much longer OF
thisy" The Empress watches closely Mt the
bedside OF her husband. and all officials arc
refused accession 20 the room unless the
Emperor desires Il. Prince Bismarck and
the Empress appear to have becom recon-
cied.
IL IA said IN London that there Il no occa.
sion for alarm as TO the peacc OF Europe In
the event Of the cmperors death. Prince
Bismarck will then be the virtual ruler, and
he Is for peace.
The case OF the American exchange I'm
Europe. brought before London court on n
petition for a liquidation, was postponed TO
May s. IL was said that tho exchange was
making money In all its lines OF business ex-
ccpt banking.
While on train near Wiesbadcn, Ger
many, Thursday evening, Mr.. Pendleton, the
American Minister, was stricken with apo
ploxy lie IL SAID 10 be paralyzcd In one
side, but Il In no immediate danger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28
A Broad Hint from the Pulpit.

At the services held in the First
Methodist Church last Sunday evening,
saws an Atlanta correspondent, young
couple were having conversation
while the pastor was delivering MS
sermon. This conversation. 1t seems,
reached the quick ear of DR.. Morrison,
who would occasionally pause and
look at the couple in such manner as
TO show his disapproval of what they
were doing. Finally. loosing patience
with them, he paused in his sermon
and remarked ut would be nothing
less than disgraceful If / should feel
called upon TO rebuke lady and
gentleman for misbehavior in church
In a refined city like Atlanta" DIR.
Morrison eyed the couple sharply as he
spoke, and then proceeded with the
discourse. In little while the young
man and lady we're engaged in con
versation again. DR.. Morrison paused
in his sermon again and said; III
have given couple In this congrega-
ton warning, and will dislike greatly
TO have to rebuke them" The sermon
was proceeded with once more, and
once more the couple began to talk,
but look from the preacher silenced
them, and they subsidized for the even
ing. OF course there was much look
ing and craning of necks to see who
the young folks were TO whom Dr
Morrison was addressing his remarks.
Some of the members of the church
say that the young couple are engaged
and this information creates the Inn
preston that the two were exchanging
complimentary remarks intermingleo
with words of love and affection; or, II
other words, were doing a little court
| ing in church.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

In our past Presidential elections
there are three historical parallels, In
which the same candidates were COM
petitors, the successful candidate In
the first contest having been defeated
in the second, as follows:
In 1896 Adams defeated Jefferson,
and in 1900 jefferson defeated Adams.
In 1924 John Q. Adams defeated
Jackson, and in 1923 Jackson defeat
ed John Q. Adams.
In 1886 Van Buren, defeated Har-
rlson, and in 1910 Harrison defeated
Van Buren,.
The fourth parallel has run In part
and is as follows:
In 1884 Cleveland defeated James
G.. Blaine, and in 1888 will James G.
Blaine defeat Cleveland, thus complet-
ing the parallel for the fourth time In
our Nations history?-Charles city,
Ia, InteIIigencer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28
Origin or the snowdrop.

The arrival of snowdrops in the city
gardens as the first blossoms OF the
present season recalls a medieval
legend in regard TO the origin OF the
flower. 1t states that zone day after
the fall Eve stood in Paradise lament
ing the barrenness Of the earth, which
no longer produced vegetation and
where no flowers grew. An angel,
plying her sad condition, exposed as
she was to the binding snow which
was falling at the time, came down to
the earth to try to console her.
"He listened to her complaints, and
being moved with pity for so much
grief took in his hand flake of the
snow, and, breathing upon 1t, babe 1t
take the form Of flower and bud and
blow. He at the same time added
that the little blossom should be sign
and a symbol TO her that the winter
was over, and that the sun and the
summer would soon return. On rails
ing her eyes to express her gratitude
TO the angel he was nowhere to be
seen, but on the place where he had
stood was a white ring; which
she had no difficulty in recognizing as
composed of snowdrops." = Boston
/ Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28
Why We Win

Because Hoods sArsapara s. an honest medicine
and every purcha receives fair equivalent for his
money.
Because ask only fair price, and do not impose
upon the public confidence by absurdiy advertising
Hoods sarsapara worth" more than we sell IL for.
Because its advertising IL original and not depend
ent upon the brains OF competitors
Because Il Is modern medicinci tho ripe fruit OF
the industry and study OF experienced pharnacists
under whose personal direction 10 IL Sti prepared.
because 10 has
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Or Tho many inventions Of THIS century.
perhaps there Is none that pids the
business man more, or opens a larger held
OF labor for Young people than Shorthand
and Type-writing. The work II light. hours
short, and pay ample. or the many institu-
lions for instructing In these branches, the
largest known II the Metropolitan Business
College, 70 Madison street. Chicago. The
system taught Is modern, instruction individ-
ual, term short, and the great advantage In
attending this institution is evident from
the fact that several hundred students are
annually placed in paying positions
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28
For RIckets, Marasmus, and VAST
Ing Disorders Of Children,

scott's Emulsion OF Pure Cod Liver OIL with
Hypophosphitcs is unequalled. The rapidIty with
which children gain flesh and strength upon II Is
very wonderful. Read the following; II have
used Scotts Emulsion in cases Of Ricketts, and
Marasmus OF long standing and have been more
than pleased with the results, in every case the
improvement was marked" ~. NJ. MAIN, NJ. d.,
New York.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

that You cannot afford 10 neglect that ca
tmrhy Don't YOU know that IL may lead TO
consumption, 10 insanity, 10 dedfu Don't
you know that while the thousand and one
nostrums you have tried have utterly tailed
that DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy is a certain
cureY IL has stood the test OF years. and
there are hundreds OF Thousands OF grateful
men and women In all parts Of the country
who can testify to its efficacy. All drug
gists.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

because Hoods sarsapariila is the best spring med
cine and blood purifier.
Because n IL concentrated extract OF the best
Alternative blood purifying remedies Of the vegets
Bile kingdom.
Becsu q, by peculiar combination, proportion and
preparation, Il possesses curative power peculiar TO
itself
because 10 Is unequalicd for the cure OF scrofnlA,
salt rheum. boils. pimp,sl humors, etc
Because Is the only medicine OF which can truly be
said, 100 doses one dollar" unanswerable argu-
mept
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Reports from California state that the Col
ony enterprises put ON foot by the Immigra-
ton Association at 4i5 Montgomery ST., San
Francisco, CAL, are proving very satisfactory
10 the colonists, some having been foolish
enough 10 sell out, because they were offer
ed double what they paid for their land.
The managers say they are now in receipt OF
a new map and description OF the State by
counties, which they will furnish on applica-
ton.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

YMrroNs-Moisture; itense itching and sting
ing; most nc night; worse by scratching III allow.
ed 10 continue tumors form, which often bleed and
ulceratc becoming very sore. SwAYNEs ONT
nESr stops the itching and bleeding, heals nlcera
on, and In many cases removes the tumors IL 10
equally efficaceous In curing all Skin Diseases
DR- SWAYNE Il SON, Proprietor, Philadelphia
SwAYSE's OINTMENT can be obtained OF druggists.
Sent by mail for 20 cents
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

The farmers. in their swamps, we're sure,
Could find the roots and plants that cure:
Ifby their knowledge they only knew
For just the disease each one grew.
Take courage now. and Nv amp-Root" try
(for kidney. liver and bladder eomplaints),
A. on this remedy you can rely.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Because Il efrscts remarkable cures where other
preparations totally fail
because there Is nothing equal 20 IL for curing dye
pepsa, billousness sicx headache indigestion.
Because every article entering into it Is carefully
scanned but the best IL used and all the roots
and herbs are ground In own drug mill-which
makes impossible tho Of anything impure or
AaIafnrlnna
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

A Mobile colorcd man has been attacked
with hydrophobia caused by the bite OF a
dog winch he was trying 10 steal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

"On Primrose Day. this year all Lord
Beaconsneld's novels. with the exception of
"Lothair" aud. "Endymion," are out of copy
right, aud 10 Is expected that England will
be flooded with cheap editions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Mr.. springcr's secretary, Alec. Jones, has
been appointed by the President TO the con-
sulship at Barranquilla, trading port on
the caribbean Sea, in the northern part OF
the United States OF Columbia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

~ am weary Of living" moaned poor Mrs.
Black.
"For Pm fairly worn out with the ache In
my back;
My nerves are n chain
OF weakness and pam,
And my poor head is aching a. IL 1t would
crack
"Now, don't be discouraged" cried good
Mrs. White,
alt r. never 10 dark but there's promise OF
light;
/ can tell you in brief,
What will give you relief
Piercc's Fayoritc Prescription Will soon set
YOU right"
Its the only remedy for woman's peculiar
weaknesses and ailments, sold by druggists,
under positive guarantee from the manu-
facturers, that It will give satisfaction In
every case or money will be refunded. See
guarantee on bottle wrapper. Large bottles
Zoo doses) 81. Six for %.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Delegates 10 the Chicago convention, favor
able 10 the nomination OF senator sherman.
were Tuesday elected by the First aud
second ohio Districts 49, a. sa<
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28
ConsumptIon surely Cured.

To the EDITOR
Please inform your readers that have
a positive remedy for the above named
disease. BY its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently
cured. shall be glad to send two bottles
of my remedy FREE 10 any OF your readers
who have consumption IL they VII send
me their Express and p. o. address.
Respectfully,
IT. A. EI,OCJJM NJ a. lSI Pearl St. N. ".
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

There being moro OF Hoods sauapsrills sold In
Lowell where IL IL made, than OF all other sarsapa
rilas or blood purifiers combined
Because IL is clean. clear and beautiful In appear
ancc, compared with the muddy, gritty make up OF
other preparations.
Because when given faithful trial according 10
directions IL IL reasonably certain effect the desired
result
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Easter lilies are now supplied In great
numbers by Bermuda. -Four thousand re-
Gently arrived AT New York on one steamer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

FIrs.-Ail Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after FIRST days use. Mar.
vslous cures Treatise and $z trial bottle free 10
Fit Send 20 DIR. Kline. o3I Arch 81 Phla, "a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

IL afflicted with sore eyes use DR..
Isaac Thompson's Celebrated Eye
Water.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Congressman Mckinney, Of New Hamp-
shire reads Hebrew.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28
ITCHING. PILES.

The car OF Russia is building castle near
Kasha I'm Finland.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

monument TO Abraham Lincoln Is pro-
posed az Elizabethtown, Ky. which Is the
village nearest the log cabin where he was
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Ex-senator Bruce Is visiting his mother In
Kansas She Is 9d years old, and she was
formerly slave I'm Virginia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

A good Job Is not half rs likely to 20 beg
ging as the man that throws IL up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

When Judge Gresham is in evening dress
he is considered by his friends the most at
tractivc man living. IL Is supposed that he
summer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Trust means coincidence, and trust Is but
n new kind Of coincidence game"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28
Hoods Sarsapari||a


Sold by all druggists. o. Sin for o.. Prepared on
NV O. l. HOOD A CO. Lowell Mass.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28
100 Doses One Doll,

Sold by al drug nsts. o. an Tor 81, Prepared on
by G. I. HOOD a Co, Apothecaries Lowell Mas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-28

Chauncey NJ. Depew has PAIR or old
fashioned Eyeglasses that belonged TO Dan
iel Webster The framework Of the glasses
looks like bone or horn, and the arch for the
nose is OF metal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
Criminal.

EgICK ERroKsoN, of Rush City, Minp.,
has confessed to the murder of his wife.
DIR. EDWARD BRFr and family, were
chloroformed Mt their homo in Chicago,
on Monday night and the house robbed.
RIOT among drunken Poles, at Alden,
Penn, on Tuesday, resulted in the death
of several and the injury of many more
CRACKsMEN blew open two safes in
Wichita, Kan, Monday night, and secured
about 1000 III cash.
Tom BUTTERFIELD young farmer llv-
ing near Palmyra, Neb., has been arrest
ed ON a charge of killing his father and
mother.
Thomas MURRy on Saturday at Sioux
Falls, OAK, shot his wife in a bngnio in
that place and then shot himself.
RIOT tool place at the st. Louis
United States military barracks on Tues
day, between white and colored troops,
in which many were seriously injured. -
ADvICEs from Thursday Island, received
at San Francisco, report the capture of n
sohooner-rigged craft by natives at Mar.
garet Bay, and the murder of her crew.
AFTER robbing a store at Blairsville,
Pennsylvania, saturday morning, the
burglars set fire to the premises, and the
store building and two dwelling houses
near by were destroyed. Loss, $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13

CaICA9o. Jan. l0.-Flour- Steady aud un-
changed Wheat-DuiI, and moderately active;
a slrong feeling developed aud prices averaged
higher; closed NC above yesterday = close; n GIG
for seller cash. IS 1lG for seller February; si7l6
for seller May. Corn Fairly active; fuctuated
within a Somewhat wider range. closing about "
G4c above yesterday; 40 for seller cash. 49A 70
Sc ler February; 54I for seller May. Oats-Inr
active and firm: 34Lk for seller May. Rye-FIrn
at ~ Barley-Firm at s3 S. Prime timothy
2.I2I2 s3. Flax seed i 43D1.434. Whisky
I.1O Pork Moderately active, unsettled and
firm; 15.12L5 for seller cash; 15I71i for seller
February; I55?H for seller May. Lard-weak;
declined 5G71zc, and closed quiet at inside fig
ures; 7571sQ7 60 for seRer cash; 7.eo for seller
February; 7.s24a7.s5 for seller May. Shout
ders-G.oga6.Io; short clear, 6. S.20G62 25. Short
ribs, 49, BUt,er-Uncbsaged. Cheese-Easy;
full cream cheddars, f0s41iIA; fats, l1A@
III; young Americas, II1<II2. Eggs-Easy
2lg2s Hides and tallow unchanged.
Flour-Recetpts, z8. oob. shipments, 20 otr-
Wheat-Receipts, - O00: s5ipua,nts, 1900
Corn-Receipts, iT5 .ooc: shiIsnent-. 2o56o5
Oats-Receipts, 10. 600; shipments io7.cpD.
Rse-Eeceipts, 5000. stipmeuts, I 900
barley Receipo. 5000: stipHnent-. $4,000
CHICAGO. Jan 1o.-Tbe DIozers Journal re-
parts: Csttio -Itecesp's &c, 90; extra, Izs q 30;
ssod steers, 3o0a5 %; stockers and feeders. eco
q IS; COWS, bulls and mixed, 1.75ls z5; Texas
steers. l0Jd300 Hozs-Receip,s, 22.coo; strong
; 70 l0c higher: mixed, 525 G5.T0. heavy, 5ooG
) Is; skips, 3-0ol4.7 75. Sbesp-Eeceipts, 1000
arcn; natives. 2.75G5 90; westerns. 4.ooGs.75;
Texans, 2.75G5 %; lambs, 4-154s75
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13
Educating the Negro
DH ~

Hon. B. K. Bruce, ex-senator from Mis-
sis1ppl, told some good stories when he
was here, the other evening to illustrate
the need of education among the mil
lions of blacks and poor whites in the
south, where one-thlrd of the people can
neither read nor write. In his picture of
the freedm ems schools he pathetically
portrayed the man who had been preach
ing the gospel half his life sitting down
trying to learn how to spell the name of
Jesus Christ. The poor white in the
south abodt the time of the war was said
to have been ike Topsy =" he growed."
There was no common school system.
When the war broke out out the state of
was hkened to a cemetery. Those who
we're in could not get out, and those who
were out cid not want to get in. Do the
blacks desire to be educated. This
question Mr.. Bruce answered by saying
that SO anxius are they that now and then
you meet one VINO imagines he is educat-
ed when he is not. By way of iIlustra-
tion the ex-senator told the story of a
passenger on one OF the Mississippi
steamers who saw negro boy reading
paper very intently. So deeply interested
was he in what he was reading that it
never occurred TO him that the paper wa.
upside down. The following co!loquy
ensued: Boy, can you rsad:" 20 yes"
We'll, what's in the paper to-day!" sob,
nothin' particular" Then looking over
the boys shoulder the passenger pointed
out the letter B" and asked: whats
that:" Il know him" said the boy
eagerly, "but 1 forget his name"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-13

Estimates of the Acreage, Product and Value
Sent Out by the Department of Asricul-
tUre.
The following estimates of acreage,
product and value of corn, wheat and
oats for each state and territory have
been prepared by the statistician OF the
department OF agriculture:
Area of corn harvested, excluding aban-
doned or worthless acreage, $4,000, 900
acres; p1oduct, l, ,456 ,O0O, 900 bushels; value,
$646,000, 900. Area of wheat, 81, 100000
acres; product, 456OOOOOO bushels,
value, $3O9,00O,0O0. Area in oats, 26,OO0,-
600 acres; product, 659,OOOO0O bushels;
value, $20O,000,O00.
The reports of winter wheat do not
show much decrease of area. In Texas
there is considerable increase, and slight
increase ia some other states. The aver
age decline appears to be between l aud
2 per cent. The condition is affected
somewhat by the dryness of the seed
bed in the district that suffered from
drouth, delaying seeding, termination
ar d growth. The late rains have greatly
improved the situation. The average CON
dition is 95 per cent, ranging in the
principal states from 80 to 9S The CON
dition of winter rye continues very close
ly with that of winter wheat.