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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

In the case OF John r. Cook collector, agt Jas
NJ. Trotter, recorder of deeds. application for .
mandamus to compel the recorder 90 enter the data
OF receipt OF a tax sale report March 10 instead OF
March L.. Chief Justice Bingham delivered the
opinion OF the court dismissng the petition To-
day. The recorder claimed that the paper was noc
In his once TN after the hour for closing the of1cs
The collector claimed that the paper was there Ia
time and even were not there til after O'Clock,
the date OF closing the once fixed by the recorder.
IL was actually recorded on the 10th. aud should
be so dated The court was OF the opinion that
the collector was not individually Oficiaily In
trusted beyond the simple discharge OF his duty,
and the suit was one which should have been
brought by purchaser under the sale. The peti-
TONER not being the proper party they dismissed
the petitioner.
AS 10 THE DUTIES on rHk kEcoRDkk
under the circumstances the chief justice said
the court would venture Its opinion. The recorder
is required whenever an instrument is presented
in his once which by law he Is required 20 receive,
20 receive It. and the hour it Is rendered Is Inmate
rial They did not feel called upon 20 pass on the
rule OF the recorder for opening at y O'Clock and
closing at l. except saturday, when the closing Is
at O'Clock. They did not question that he (the
recorder could make reasonable rule TO be fol-
lowed. IL was certainly not In the contemplation
OF law that the ONCE should be kept open "a hours
daily, but if the Office Is open that some OF the
public obtains access, and n the recorder sub
ordinate, competent 10 act, be present. and n the
record OF an Instrument, such as the recorder II
bound 10 receive II presented IL must be received
ana endorsed with the hour and date VI the re-
ceipt
Mr. Davis subsequently asked the court not 20
sign any written decree In the case until he could
file q motion Tor n rehearing. This Will be based
ON the ground that the petitioner (Nr. COOK, Il
the proper person 10 Institute the proccedngs be-
cause he Is under penalty 10 perform the oificial
act OF recording such papers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23
Washington News and Gossip.
Index 70 Advertisements.

AMrsxMFNrs-1st paga
ArroRNEYs-3d page.
AUCTION SALEs-3d and 9Th pagsA
BoARDNG-2d page.
BooKs-6th page.
BUSINESS CHANcEs-Sd nara
CITY IrEMs-6th page.
COUNTRY REAL EsrATE-2d paeA
DEATHs-5th pare
DENTIsrRY-4th pa1a
DIR YGooDs-3d page.
EDucATToNAL--4th page.
FAMILY SUPPLIEs-4th para
FINANc1AL-4th page.
For RENT (Rooms)-2d paQa
For RENT (Houses)-6th page
For RENT (Stores)-2d page.
For RENT tOffces)-2d page.
For RENT T(Miscellsneous)-2dp paes
For SALE (Houses) 18th pare.
FoR SALE Uots)-5th page.
Foa SALE (Miscellaneous)-5tt pagA
HousEFURNIsHINGs-4th page
LADIES GooDs-4tb page.
LOCAL MENrIoN-6th paga
LOST AND FoUNp-2d psSa
MONEY TO LoAN-6th psga
MEDlCAL-4th page.
OCEAN STEAMERs-3d psga
POTOMAC RIVER BoArs-3d pasA
PIANOS AND ORGANs-4th page.
PERsoNAL-2d page.
PRoFKssrONAL-4th paga
PRoPosALs-4th page.
Railroads.&c. page
SPEcIALTIEs-4thp page.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-lst para.
SUBURBAN PRoPERrY-2d para
SUMNER RRsoRrs-4th page
The TRADEs-4th page
ONDrRTAKERs-4th page.
WANTED (Help>-2d page.
WANTED (Situations)-2dp para
WANTED Rooms>-2d page.
WANTED (Houses)-2d page
WANTED CMiscellaneous)-2d paop
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stole the City,s License Money.

ST. LOUIS, April 23.-John Meyer. city clerk OF
East st. Louis, disappeared several days ago, and
an investigation of his books shows q shortage OF
S263 Mayor stevens has offered reward OF BOO for
his arrest. The young man handled license money
OF the city for only short time during the alb
sence OF the treasurer and but small sums have
passed through his hands the bulk OF which seems
TO have got no farther.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

= sco0ksIION THAT THE TREATY BE TESTED ONE
SEASON UNDER THE OPERATION OF THE Mopus
vNENDI-TH1 QUESTION OF OPEN OR SECRET
SESSIONS
The democratic Senators held another caucus
tnis morning to discuss the fisheries treaty and
the oest method OF handling IT. There was q
general discussion extending over an hour,
curing which 1t was stated that the ap-
parent purpose OF the republicans is to make
tne treaty party question, and to reject It out
ngnt 1t Is proposed that rather than have this
occur the democrats should assent to defer action
upon the treaty that its provisions may be actu-
ally tested under the modus vivendi-that is, that
the democrats are willing TO let the fishermen. the
men VINO are immediately interested, practically
test the oeneft or evils that may result from the
treaty The modus vivendi provides that by certain
payments for a specified time, the fishermen may
nave most OF the privileges Of the treaty. The
oemocfatlc senators declare that this suggestion
prevent II possible, the summary rejection OF the
treaty; that they have entire confidence in the
wisdom and benencent features OF the
instrument, nnCa me and ,o would gladly vote at at
not the power to ratify IL, and the republicans
have the power to reject II, they are willing TO
leave 1t In allegiance for one season. and accept the
judgment OF the fishermen as TO its operation.
with regard to open or secret sessions for con-
sideration OF the treaty, 1t was decided that
every senator may vote as his Judgment
dictates The impression is that the re-
publicans will not accept any proposition looking
posing OF 1t at once. The proposition TO submit the
treaty to ono seasons test under the modus
vivendi was not put in formal shape or acted
upon, but met with general favor. or course,
nothing can be accomplished In that direction
without the assent and cooperation OF the repub-
icans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23
Double Murder ana Suicide.

SPRINGFIELD. No., April %. Deputy United States
Marshal Davis reports horrible double murder
and suicide near Cabool, In Texas County. man
named Linkens crushed the heads OF his two chill
dren, boy and girl aged respectively nine and
eleven years, with an axe, and then cut his own
throat with a pocket knife. He expired In ten
minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

Importance Of q Naval Reserve.
SECRETARY WHITNEY FAvoRs THE PINpMG BHI.
Secretary Whitney has written letter to Mr..
Whitth0rne, OF the House naval committee, who
Is In charge Of the naval reserve bi indorsing the
measure, and urging the importance OF its pro-
visions ''The necessity for o naval reserve" he
says. 'has become more imperative with the
changes which have come about IN the art OF war
In former times. when the implements OF war
were simple IN construction and the ships were
handled wholly or mainly BY sail, the sea-faring
class were available tor Immediate Incorporation
into the naval force; now seamanehip plays an
important part; the ship Is handed below deck
and no man Is Mt TO be engrafted into the naval
force who has mot been previously trained 70 .
knowledge OF the modern Implements OF war and
naval tacticA II may, therefore, be said that
there Is no longer any naval reserve In the meF-
chant marine" 80 ssIn the judgWene OF the
Department, It is both necessary and econonical
that the Government should have In Fooogvo .
neet Of auxiliary merchant ship4 peoyl00aly pre-
pared with the necessary nttanes f0e instant con-
ver1lon into crulsefA which would thaeeeore be
available upon Q moEneutB npttco for uSo by the
Government " time Of war;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

PHILADELPHIA, April GA dispatch from South
vineland, N. j., says the barn OF Mrs Ellen Buck.
mister was destroyed by IRE yesterday afternoon,
together with two horses and a COW. Mrs Chase
the aged mother OF Mrs. Buckmister, and the lat
ters tenyear-old son. went into the barn to rescue
the stock and were burned to death by the roof
falling In. The property was not insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

"A Change of Venue Refused.
NEW YoRK, April 23-Judge Patterson to-day de.
MED the motion for q change OF venue In the Kerr
case.
Kerr stands charged with bribery together with
Jacob Sharp, Foshay, and Richmond, Of the Broad
WAY Surface RAILWAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

Brought 10 Bay i'm a Mexican Adobe
are Shot TO Death in Trying 10 Escape

Brought 10 Bay i'm a Mexican Adobe.
are shot TO Death in Trying 20 Escape.
CHICAGO. April 23.-A dispatch from San Fran
cisco says: Capt. Burns, a deputy United States
marshal who has returned from Arizona where
he went to hunt down the stein Pass train rob-
berS reports that they were burned out and shot
down by sheriff Paul and some Mexican soldiers.
The robbers started from chihuahua for Stein
Pass, 400 miles away, and after robOing the train
were returning when Paul Intercepted them on
Mexican soil They took refuge In a Mexican
adobe. After the shooting through the heart OF
Mexican sergeant, who tried TO force his way
into the house, the acalde ordered the robbers 10
De killed. and as the abdooe was full OF women and
children a tunnel was dug under the house and
they were rescued. As they ned O robber nred on
them and wounded one woman.
The alcalde then tired the roof OF the adobe.
When the nre became hot the despersdoes al
tempted to make q break for liberty. Larry
Sheehan appeared AT a door ana was riddled with
bullets. The soldiers Kept up their nre through
the door and killed Hart, whose body was found
arterward In the building. johnson had the alter
native OF being roasted or shot, ana preferred the
latter. He suddenly drew open the door and
rushed out with a revolver In each hand 70 b.
met with yolley from the sheriff and hi:
guards. johnson fell upon his face, but raised
himself on his elbows ana nred both pistols In an
instant he was riddled with bullets. sheriff Pau
searched Johnsons body ana found $500 and some
1ewelry that had been taken from the express
car. When he got to Hart's body he found poor
picking. The soldiers had got there frsL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

cuAnum Against GOV. CHusm.-A speclai
nun Grand ForkA DakotA 70 the New YorE
Trissss says: A prominent ds@ocras b authority
emiDent osmocraas q the terr1sory lave 0gno
nnd DorWaroed 90 rT1110o0s C1ovelan1 O1EotD g
uavo chnEgD e9aanR 0ov. oou10A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

CHICAGO. April 23-A dispatch from Winnipeg
Man., says: claimant TO the site OF Sault Ste
Marie, Mich, has turned up here. James Van
Rensselaer, says his grandfather owned the LAND
on which the town Is built died intestate leaving
two heirs, son and the mother OF Van Rensselaer,.
His son sold the land without administering the
estate and gave titles In his own name TO property
In which he only had a half interest Van
Rensselaer, now claims his share OF the property
amounting TO half Of the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NEW 2lsT ISSUE OF STOCK.
SERIAL SAVINGS AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION

SERIAL SAVINGS AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION
Books for the reception Of subscriptions to stock in
office of the secretary and treasurer. Kellogg Build
ing, 1416 NV Persons desiring stock IN the new
back dues % be paid The meeting for the commence
meeting p the Serials s WI ii Ss hsIa
stsntly being done, and the affairs Of the
with great success Can for constiiutions
RoBT. g. CAMPBEIL,, Pre- P,esidsnt.
mo A. PRESCOTT. Secretary and TreasnTs; iaie iai
e. BEG TO ANNopNCE TO NY MY
the old Drug and Prescription store Of
hope BY the str,ctsst attention to business merit
confirmation Of the R.tronase Of the ss,a6lishment
me at the Old stand. 10Th 81 and New York ave.
sp21-lw THOMAS E. oGRAM.
MRS J. ANDERSON ROOT. FROM CALL
- fornia. cordially invites all who desire to
tic to csii at @ Willard HOte before that hour .s15t
THOMAS DAWSON. THE ERUDITE
S6 win deliver #
sss % VG Can g Rsa al
THE FIRM OF MILLER & CO., WHOLE.
~ sale and Retail Coal ana Wood dealers and
By mutual CONSENT The % Psrtnsr rs EpS
CHAPMAN, is authorized to collect all money due and
assume all debts Of said firm.
JAS. E. MILLER
j. EDw. CHAPMAN.
I thank my friends and the public for their liberal
patronage to the late firm Of MILLER CO., and
trust BY fair dealing and best quality Of fuel which
'ns TO 'G fD% DsS'
~ aRoGAN's INsTALNENT HOUSE.
Having removed to my NEW STORE.
7}9 and 741 9TH st
from my old stand. the Rink, on New York ava, am
prepared to sell cheaper than before and 10 per
cent cheaper than other credit house In the city
Our stock of
CARPETs, OII-CLoTHs, MAT1INGs. RUGS.
HEATING AND COOKING STOVES, PAR
LOR, BEDROOM, DlN1NG-R0OM.
AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.
is complete and will be sold on CREDIT cheaper than
Come see Us and you will be satisfied hat
GROGAES.
739 and 74l 7th St NV,
IS THE PLACE TO DEAL.
AL Carpets bought from US we viii make and lay on
the floor free of cost. ap20-lm'
TEETH FILLED WITHOUT PAIN BY
- the Of Cocaine. at offtce of DR., 8. T.
MASON, Dentist, 12ol Pennsylvania ave- n " Gas
TO THE PUBLIC.-ALL CASES OF
~ cruelty to children or animals in District Of
SOCIETY. 91o NV. Telephone CALL 947-4. mh6 3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

GIBRALTAR, April 2a-The British gunboat Fal
con sailed hence to-day for Cape JUDY, In conse
quence Of the attack BY q body OF the sultan O
Moroccos troops upon the Northwest African
Company's depot at that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

NHw YoHK April 23-The locked-out union
brewers seemed cheerful this morning over the
expected favorable action OF District Assembly
az Knights O, Labor though secretary Herbrano
said the knights might only be able 20 give toein
moral support The reports read 90 the men statee
that the boycott on spool" beer Is extendins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

PAGES AND 4 OF T0-DAY's STAR CONTAINS: The
tennis players, the Washington baseball victory,
the ROCK Greek tunnel project, Emperor Frederick
tired of the struggle, the coming German Emperor,
local and telegraphic news, &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

Wux, THY PoPH ABANDON R0NH?-The rumorS
that the seat Of papal government b 20 Be- trans
ferred nom Rome 20 some more congen1al locality
aro aQain IN cir6ulAtton. lt b na1d @ London that
the Nexic1u 01shop q ChllAyA ana his fellow pll.
RTims 70 70 Rn0e authorised 20 o6er the pope .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

A DEFAMATION FILED IN THE KEookDERls oFfIck.
A declaration has been recorded In Recorder
Trotters once by J. A. J. Creswell and l. J. Davis
IL recltes that on December 23 last sub lots 90 70
62 and part ll3. square ls5, o2. by III feet on
10th and streets, were conveyed 70 them, and de-
clare that they hold the same with power 70 sell
and liquidate the Indebtedness OF Geo. NJ Robson,
schedules OF which are appended. aggregating
s{2 6e02S OF which SIS, l21.24 Is To the Citizens
National Bank, SO. ',6l 90 ~ l. johnson Co., AMI
"a, or. % 70 Jacob Tome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

THE PRESIDENT HAS APPROVED the act to amend
the act for the erection OF public building at
Chattanooga, Tenn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

PERsoNAL-Gov. E. G. Ross Of New Mexico, who
has been some time in the city, has left for home
Frank Burr Of Philadelphia, Paul Raster OF
New York, Rev. Riddell Morrison Of Woolwich, Eng
land, and Horace e. Brewster OF Rochester N Y
are at Chambernn'S.--Imre Kiralry is at the Ma.
tional-F. b. Rundell Of Boston and j. A. DUN
can OF Pittsburg are at the st. James.-M Il.
Moornead Of Pittsburg, yno. R Thayer Of worces-
ter, Z. S. DenSmOn and b. S0mmer OF Boston. b. C.
Harrison OF San Francisco, and A. r. French and
Chas. Steckler OF New York, are at Willard'S-J.
N. Russell OF Worcester Mass, Chas. H. Lewis and
I: !. Garcesco OF Boston, g ". Woolley of Cincin-
natl, ana JnO. 8. Donald OF New York, are at the
Riggs-Geo. II. Cannon OF Philadelphia, A. T,
Pattons OF Los Angeles, Cal, F. A. Chamberlain Of
Minneapolis, G. L Brtnding Of Louisville and B.
McEckster Of New YORK, are at welckers-Row.
land r. Hazard, d. II. Thomas and Francis c. Bar
low OF New York, w: Bakewell Of Pittsburg, JnO.
p. Most OF Halifax, N. g., and Edgar Williams OF
Orange, n. j., are at WOrmley'A-ChaA D. Lewis
and b. I. Garceau OF Boston, r. B. Carnahan OF
Pittsburg Paul G. Astor, j. D. Flagg and G. Dodd
Of New York, and Jno G0ttier Of Brooklyn, are at
ton is in Chicago attending the third annual con-
vention OF the American Society OF Theosophists
Dudley Baldwin Of Cleveland, Geo. Alfred
Townsend OF New YORK, Gen. Daniel Mcclure Of
the Army, VIM. Henry Smith OF New York, and
Frank b. Williams OF Chicago, are at the Ebbitt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23
DsaaaaGss's oDpsseass.
rEH prsokAcrp ekSxRAls kyrIsv spExEp M ruu
QCAkr1RH LATIN.

PARIS April 22-Another anti boulsngisf mani
feStation was made In the Quarter Latin al mia
night oi s,, nv a.vrr vn boelanger
patriotic league the dslegates refusing by q vots
OF 2l 20 rs 60 sanction the nomination by the man.
aging committee OF Paul Derouleoe for honorary
president of the league The group OF action oon-
Jointly with n Deroulede. have decided 70 reform
the league on q new basis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23
Mas Nj. j. HUN.

Mas Nj. j. Husr
1909 ST NV
i7vites the LADIES to inspect her ,stocr ~ I'M
NRIED MILLINERY
The Latest Styles for LADIES. MISSES AND
CHILDREN
rsr.onai attention riven to orders mhe4
SrHISe HArs
AL THE LEADING sryIrs ~
- SoAAEh HATS NOW READY
AisoLo AND CHILDRENs Hxr~ rx vx-v,v
VARIETY AN AH"A
LADIES' RIDING HATS
DCSLAPs NEW YORK HATS spvc,.
NiLLETr RuoFF,
Dos PsnnA Ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23
THE TAX SALE RECORD CASE.
An Opinion by Chief Justice Biughan
Di>nissing the Petition for uandas
mus On Hccordcr Trorter.

SENT THE rET1uoS-THE fAPER SHOULD HAVE
BERS ENTERED on RECORD on THE loTH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY-Internal reve-
hue, $673s 3sS9e; customs, s5O7 ,253
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has accepted the invi-
tation from Mrs. Nathan Appleton to be present
at performance Of Steele Mackay's play, paul
kauvar," to be given In this city on the 2sth in
stant. The production Is In aid OF the Washing
also be present - = ~ -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

SECRETARY FAIRCHILD returned to the city yes
terday afternoon from Utica, NY, where he went
to attend Mr.. Conkling's funeral
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MINISTER PENDLRTON IMPROVING RAPrDLY.-Tht
Department OF State to-day received a cablegran
stating that Minister Pendleton is improving rap.
fdly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23
THE FISHERIES TREATY.
Cahcus OF Democratic senator.

A SUGGESTION THAT. raR TREATY BE TESTED ONE
SEASON UNDER THE OPERATION OF THE MopUs
vNENDr-rHE QUESTION OF OPEN OR SECRET
SESSIONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

COMMODORE HARMONY has gone to Norfolk on
business connected with the navy.yard there. He
Is expected to return on Wednesday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

The PRESIDENT TAXES A BUGGY RrDR.-Shortly
after 10 o'clock this morning the President left the
White House grounds by the west main gate in
buggy drawn by blood bay, docked tail horse.
He was unaccompanied, and was not readily rec.
0gnized from the fact that he wore rather small
derby hat with tight rolling rim. He wore
dark spring Overcoat over Prince Albert coat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23

sioner Of Pensions has been advised of the arrest
OF L. John Smith, at Kingston, Tenn, on the 10th
inst, Tor falsely pretending to be an ofcer OF the
Pension Bureau. Leonard Bissett who was ar
rested on the 10th inst for perjury IN the pension
claim OF John Hixenbaugh, was arraigned Friday
c2Oth), before u. s. Commissioner Forbes at Wheel
ing, W. Va, waived hearing and was held in bond
OF 81 900 for the grand jury. Frank Barger who Is
charged with the receipt OF Illegal attorney fee
In the pension claim OF w. McHenry, was also
before the same commissioner and waived hear
under bond OF 81, 800 for perjury in q pension
claim. On the 14th Inst. Peter J. Kramer was in
Indicted for making false jurats In the claim OF
Felieienne Gustave. On the 10th inst he was
brought into the United States court at New Or
leans, La, and put under bond in the sum Of
Brown, OF Nantucket, Mass, was arrested and ar.
ralgned on the 10th inst, before U. 8. Commits
sloner Hallett OF Boston, Mass, upon q charge Of
violating section 54S5 H. s. Z. S. He waived an
examination and was held TO bail In the sum Of
$500 for his appearance at the may term Of court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-23


COMMODORE HARMONY has gone to Norfolk on
business connected with the navy.yard there. He
Is expected to return on wednesday.
No DISTRACTIONS AT DELAWARE BREAKwArER-
Commander Cowles, OF the U. s. s. Dispatch which
was sent on Saturday to destroy wrecks near the
Delaware Breakwater, reports to the Department
that he found no obstructions ut the Breakwater
ana that he has sailed for Philadelphia
ADMIRAL BoGGS' DEATH-Rear Admiral Chas s.
Boggs, retired, died in New Brunswick, n j., yes
terday afternoon Of paralysis, from which he has
been suffering for several months He was placed
on the retired list In 1872. He entered the service
as midShipman in 1S26, served with distinction
through the Mexican war and in the Rebellion
passage OF Forts Jackson and St Philip below
New Orleans, in G2. He received his commission
as rear admiral In 1870.
The WEATHER AND THE CRoPs.-The weather.
crop bulletin OF the Signal ONCE says: The week
ending April 81 has been slightly warmer than
usual In the gulf states, and from the Missouri
and lower Mississippi valleys westward TO Paclfic
coast. II has been colder than usual throughOut
tne Northern states, the average daily tempera-
ture ranging from three degrees TO eight degrees
below the normal The season from January to
April 21 has been decidedly cold throughout the
Northern states, and the season is from one TO
three weeks late. In the Southern states the sea.
sonal temperature differs but slightly from the
normal During the week there has been almost
total absence OF rain in the states Of the Mis-
sissippi and Ohio valleys. About half the usual
amount Is reported from New England the middle
Atlantic states, and the eastern portion of Ohio
While excesSes are reported in sections OF North
Carolina, Eastern Tennessee and Western Texas
Reports from the Nortnern states indicate that
farm work has been greatly retarded by the cold.
Reports from the Southern states show that the
weather during the week has affected all crops
favOrably.