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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-26
BALLOON ASCENSION.

At night about three thousand
people Witnessed from the public
square, the ascension of q mon
ster illuminated balloon, which
was sent up by the Asheville de-
mocracy in honor of the distin-
guished party.
Truly, democracy was on her
own stamping ground yesterday,
and the day, the parade, the
speakers and the speeches, will
not soon be forgotten by those
who we're gathered together here.
NOTES OF THE GREAT MEETING.
One blast from Buncombe,s bugle
horns yesterday, was worth ten
thousand voters-and right merrily
they were blown.
Genl BOZ Vance's kindly face
was wreathed in smiles as he viewed
the thronged streets yesterday from
his carriage in the procession.
Capt. Breese of the Swannanoa
L6gf rode in front of his men yes
terday like the old tried soldier and
gallant gentleman he was, and is.
The utmost good humor prevailed
among the crowds of people in the
city yesterday. 1t was remarkable
that no intoxicated persons were to
b seen.
We heard of several republicans
yesterday, who would hereafter
wear Cleveland hats. 'sFowle blows
the wind from that quarter" that
can do this.
ance says whatever seed
ever the mountains, will
produce democratic fruits. The
seeds soWn here yesterday will grow
into prize winning specimens, most
certainly.
The four handsome black llSvses
and 6ue landau ia which rode
Judge Fowle yesterday, was from
the stables of Mr.. J f. Woodbury.,
and right we'll coached, were they,
by the owner.
Col. T. NJ. Holt, Candidate fol
Lieutenant>G Governor. greatly to the
regret of all our people, was de-
tanned al home by sickness and
could not participate in the grand
rally yesterday.
Old democrats and new ones fol
that piatter-left town yesterday
evenIng with the Arm conviction
that nothing can stay the current o
popular enthusiasm with which th'
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Curtains, Curtain Goods, Rugs, Art
Squares. Carpets, MaTtings, Table Linen
and Napkins, Towels, etc.
deodtf H. REDWOOD s. Co.
Miss Flora Whitlocks respectfully an
nounces that she is now prepared to give
essons in INSTRUMENTAL and Vocal
Music. Thorough instruction given. For
terms apply to No. 90 Woodfin street
Asheville. N. C.. may 2dtf
Banister's Fine Shoes for men.
II. REDWOOD & Co.,
Geodtf & Patton Avenue.
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Prof. NTaItby Tonight.

Ifyon really want to enjoy voiIFarlf go
to t'rcra Hall and hear the above gentle
nal in his character readings. lie is
p onoauced excelieGt by those who have
heard him, and viii give you an even
ings enjoyment which will be most
arr elbic.
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people of the State and county are
now possessed.

ipeople of the State and county are
now possessed.
4 The designers and decorators oi
the speakers stard at the Farmers
warehouse yesterday deserve great
credit for the very handsome and
tasty manner in which it was done.
1t was fully as we'll done as the
Istand which was prepared for Presi.
dent Cleveland at Atlanta last fall.
Uncle Tom" Stevens is as fine
looking a specimen of mountain
democracy as Buncombe county af-
fords. Yesterday, in the procession
mounted on his powerful black
horse, prancing proudly beside the
column, he blew bugle blasts FOR
honest democracy that sounded far
and near. He never appeared 10
better advantage.
Judge Moore adjourned court yes
terday from 10 o'clock till 5. The
Judge says that attorneys, plain
tiffs. defendants and witnesses all
deserted the court room, and that
he was therefore, in self-defence,
obliged to adjourn. That was right
Judge-give them a chance to hear
sound doctrine on good government
spoken by the States best men.
During the speaking Yesterday at
the Farmers warehouse. several
benches gave way under the heavy
weights they were forced to sustain,
and fell with crash to the floor.
Judge Fowle, being interrupted by
the omentary confusion, said:
THAT is nothing 10 the breakdown
the republicans will sustain in No
vember." The cheers shook foun-
dation and ceiling.
The massive and handsome face
of Judge Fowle, the good-natured
and jovial face of Sanderlin, and the
strong features of Finger and David
son. surrounded as they we're by the
earnest men of Buncombe on whose
countenance beamed intelligence
and love of country, made q fitting
picture for so attentive and intelli-
gent an audience to gaze upon as
greeted them yesterday. Well may
the democracy be proud TO support
them.
When the rear of line of the pro-
cession had passed out of Patton
avenue into Church street yester~
day, the great crowd filling the
streets and vacant spaces there,
made rush up Patton avenue to
public square, to be again in posi-
ton for view. AS they raced up the
avenue, a spectacle was presented
rarely seen. Ladies, old men, young
men, boys, goats, dogs, and eolored
republicans, all raced like mad, and
for moment the winner. seemed in
doubt. but finally the strong and
hardened muscles of young
granger with suitably decorated hat,
bandana, flags, &C., got the verdict;
a fleet footed city urchin was placed
second.
The delay which caused the late
Arrival of Judge FoRle and MS
party in Aehevi!ie yesterday mora
ing was the sleeping car ard
coach being derailed at a point be-
low Salisbury during the night be-
fore. The train was backing slowly
and somehow the coach ran off the
rails on the cross ties. Also by the
engine breaking down at OF near
StatesviIle. While 70 material
damage was done the delay was te.
dious to those *, citing the train
here. We are told.that the heavy
weight candidates slum mbered peace
fully in their comfortable berths
aboard sleeper, happily ignorant of,
and little minding the delay. THE
sleep of the lust is sweet.
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Maua-e., Steele and his assistants
have DroYrn themso yes thoroughly
flicient AID satisfactory The Bai~
ter! Park, III fact, is a g<m which
not MY attracts, but !-;.ds Il iustre
Is ear section. And the bal! Of
Tu' SHAY night vas the climax ni its
enleavnrS SO FAR.
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some1hinr startling.

Those Japanese goods, the latest
designs; Fancy goods in the China de-
partment; newest designs in hRndpaint-
ed silk, and gauze fans-very unique and
elegant; splendid assortment in new
silver ware, just being received at Laws
China Emporium 81 and SO s. Main ST.,
win startle the people for their elegance
and reasonable prices. These goods are
the finest ever brought to Asheville.
Call early and examine.
LAWS,
opposite the post office.
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On a Business Trip.

Mr.. OSsie II. Henry, the popular
representative Of Wilson Hurns & CO :,
Wholesale grocers, Da timore. leaves TO-
day on a business trip through Tcxas
and Missouri, He will be absent same
three weeks. ard his customers are
requested TO send bllGie siHrs direc: la
the house in Baltimore.
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al HeaIthX GroWth.

Acker's Blood Elixir has gained firm hold on
he American people and is acknowledged to be
superior to sll other preparations. 1t is posi-
medical fraternity indorse and prescribe it.
Guaranteed and sold by all druggists.
July 10 d&w1y
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Guardagotnst the strike.

and always have a bottle of Acker's English
Remedy in the house. You cannot tell how
soon Group may strike your little one, or cold
or cough may fasten itself upon you. One dose
8 preventive and few doses positive cure.
ALI Throat and Lung troubles yield to its
treatment. sample bottle is given you free
and the Remedy guaranteed by all druggists.
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opposite the cost ofice.

A large stock Of Clothing, Dry Goods
Fancy Goods, Hats, Shoes, Carpets, &c,
at fixed and reasonable prices.
diff H. REDwooD & Co.
Wrights Pond Lily Toilet Lotion is
the best and cheapest floral preparation
for the toilet and bath, also splendid
thing for cleansing purposes. 25c. q bottle
at CAR1fICHAEI's.
Stylish well-made clothing in genteel
effects at q discount Of ten per cent. &C
deodtf H. REDwooD & Co.
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Announcer enI.
MesSrs. Editors

Mes8rs. Editors -
Inasmuch as it has leen reported
that would not be candidate for the
Office Of Register of d. rds, l take this
method of saying to friei in my native
county OF Buncombe that n candid
ate for said office SUSPECT ptirelY to the
action of the Democratic nominating
convention. As have always stood upon
that platform, SO still staA / as firm as
rock sink OF swim.
d&Wtt J. E. PATTERSON.
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Announcements.

hereby announce myself as an i'll
dependent republican candidate for the
office of sheriff of Buncompe County. l
am opposed to Prohibition, as it now is
and also opposed to the stock law.
J. L. uERREN.
Reems Creek. July 1G.
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Ziegler Brothers Fine Shoes and Slip
pers for ladies, misses and children.
deodtt H. REDWOOD & Co.
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VIC can and DO

guarantee Acker's Blood Elixir for 1t has been
try thatit is superior to all other preparations
for blood diseases. 1t is positive cure for
syphilitic poisoning, Ulcers, Eruptions and
Pimples. 1t purifes the whole system and
thoroughly builds mp the constitution.
Hats and Caps in great variety, Um-
brellas, Bags, and Trunks, Fishing
Tackle, etc.
deCdtf II. REDWOOD & Co.
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Send yoer Job Work of all kinds to the
Citizen Office, If you t0Gnt IL done neatly,
chedply and IriA dispatch.
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FOR THE STATE SENATE.

New Advertisements.
Opera Hall-Prof Maltby
Fine Shoes, Slippers, Dress Goods, &c.-H.
Redwood d Co.
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IVA SrED. - - ,-,.
A young Northern lady { nement and
education desires position as compa uion to
invalid lady, or would accept position as COVER
ness to teach the English branches. Address
july So dit A. B. s. CITIZEN office.
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EOR SALE
ASheville Bonds For Sale!
Salem Female Academy

|AIEM, N. C.i
I 7 EALTHFuL LOCATION; BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS
L ample buildings with comfortable study
parlors; sleeping alc0yes; bathing rooms; well
graded and advanced course of study; special
schools in Music, Art, Languages and Commercial
studies; refined home life, with good Christian
training: special care of the individual pupil;
elghty-four years of continuous experience and
more than 6,CGO Alumn2. Send for Catalogue
and circulars july "a dim
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REV, GEO. ". .sANDERLN,


OF Wayne, candidate for State
Auditor, was next introduced by
chairman Carter. Mr.. Sanderlin, ac~
knoWledged the cheers and applause
which greeted his appearance by say
ing;
FellotO Citizens of the County Of
Bunconlbe, Ladies and Gentlsnasss::
cit is with great satisfaction that I
stand before you to-day, and I am
truly glad to see SO many of the good
citizens of the good county of Bum
combe gathered together here. I am
minister of the gospel, and as PEE
cr,liar to my calling, feel that I
must take text, and that text IS /;
1.-THE Young Men Democratic Clubs
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NEW ADVERTIsENTENTs

BoARD1NG'
A few boarders can be accommodated at
j. r. PATTERSON'S,
july 10 dit 137 Chestnut st.
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THE DAILY CITIZEN

Our Carriers will deliver the paper ev-
cry Morning in every part of the city to
our subscribers, and parties wanting it
will please call at the CITIZEN Office.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-25
OUR GREAT
UNLOADING
SALE
GENTS'FURNISHINGS

" AlN ~ W IN ~ WI - w
While We are cutting, slashlng
and unloading, we must not forget
the gentlemen, therefore, In this
department we will offer induce
ments that are equal to magnets
and will crowd our furnishing
goods department this week to
secure some of our great values.
10 CENTS.
We sell you a Grey Undershirt,
cost you elsewhere, 35c.
80 CENTS
For Extra Heavy White Merino
Undershirts, worth 60c.
80 CENTS
For All Wool Scarlet Undershirts,
u
you know their value.
% CENTS
For an Unlaundried Shirt.
II CENTS
For Gents Celluloid Collar.
% CENTS
For Gerts' Celiuloid cuffs.
10 CENTS
For Gents Knit Wool Sox-
25 CENTS
For Gents Fine Cashmere Sor-
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to death and his father will lose
both arms. Another man is lost in
the same neighborhood. A freight
train is blockadeds nine miles from
Mitchell and the crew have had
nothing to eat since Wednesday.
In the neighborhood of Aberdeen,
Dakota, ten men were caught by the
storm at different points. Four
have been found dead and the
others are probably dead, but have
not been found.
The loss of live stock IS immense,
some actually freezing to death in
the stables.
Two belated stock trains from
Nebraska arrived at st. Joseph, No.
last night with every head of ca tie
dead.
CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-The storm at
Galena yesterday blockaded the high
ways, the drifts in some places be
ing fifteen feet deep No trains ON
the Illinois Central or Chicago and
Northwestern roads reached here
yesterday. The blockade ON the
Lanmi road between Galena and
Madison will not be cleared for
several days. Stock about Mawsau4
suffered intensely from ths sude.Sn
change in the temperature and q
number of losses by freezing are
reported by farmers.
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Col. Grace Halyburton says that

Col. Grace Haly yburton says that
business enterprises are lively gen
orally in the neighborhoo1 OF the
depot. West Asheville is grow
ing.
Reserved seats are now on sale at
Sawyer's for Katie Putnam Satur-
day night Jan. 21st. Secure your
seats early as they are going very
fast.
Mrs. J. H. Rumbough, and Misses
Rumbough, of Hot Springs, who
have been absent visiting friends in
Tennessee and other points, have re-
turned home.
We re:stst to learn that Mrs. Falk,
wife of Prof. Falk died Oh Sunday
evening after a protracted illnesS
from consumption, We have no
particulars.
Mr. Geo NJ. Turner, the courte-
Gus representative of DR.. G. G.
Green's august Flower" and other
excellent medicines, gave US a
pleasant call yesterday.
The sales at the Buncombe ware-
house yesterday amounted to 1855
pounds, and prices ranged from "a
to 27 dollars per hundred. The
Buncombo had ali excellent dav of
it yesterday.
The weather has its bad effect on
business. The rain from above,
and the mud belc W stop travel and
traffic alike. But the long days are
coming, and the good old sun will
soon resume his genial sway.
The workman at the Furniture
factory who was knocked in the
head with a stone on Saturday by
fellow workman is badly hurt, yes
terday pieces of bone were taken
from the fractured skull. The ass
sailant is at large.
The weather is as undesirable as
could be. Instead of the robust
cold weather they have in the North
west, there has been q prevalence
of damp rainy weather, the mercury
sometimes touching the freezing
point, then running up to 620. Yes
terday vas specimen of the worst
type.
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CITIZEN JOB OFFICE,
NO. 13 PATTON AVENUE.
BILL HEADS,
LETTER HEADS,
POSTERS,
BLANKS, do
And FOB Work of all kiSds dose with
frOmftness and at LOw frices.
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. Gen. B F. Cheatham, post
mistress Of Nashville, is dead.
Large failures among sugar and
coffee dealers have occurred in Ham.
burg and Rotterdam.
A gang of thirteen men engaged
in robberies on large scale in Tex.
as and Arkansas have been cap
tured.
The ",asters" in the shoe shops of
North Adams, Mass, have struck,
and thousands are out of employ
ment.
The Rev. Mr. Spurgeon has with.
drawn from the Baptist congrega-
ton, and resistt all attempts to pro.
cure reconsideration Of his purpose.
Tao Pennsylvania Grand Lodge
of the; Knights of Pythias II we been
susRtnded for refusing to make their
by~iaws conform to those of the
Supreme Lodge. They number
$4,000.
The fact that the Gar made no
speech at bis recent New Year re-
c6ption, All H was rather cool towkSaf
the German and Austrian ambaeSES
dora is considered "war- -like"in Eu>
rop".
Fer want of quorum the final
meeting o, stockholders of the B. &
0. road to vote upon the Issuing of
S5,ODO0UO of third preferred stock
WAS not held. tits not considered
now the proposition will be voted.
The Rev. W. D. Shaw, a promi-
nent BAPTIST minister in Johnston,
). G. q convert to the doctrine of
sanctiication, b-came crazed there
by, and attempted to commit sui>
eide by cutting his throat. He may
survive.
The Florid3 Exposition opened
at Jacksonville on the 18th, and was
a grand and beautiful surprise to
spectators. Apart from the beauty
of the buildings, there was a
richness and splendor in the exhib-
it OF tropical productions in their
native luxurance. which surpassed
anything of the kind ever seen in
the United States, and could only
have been presented in Florida.
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Carlisle Entitled to His Seat.

WASHINGTON, January 14.-Every
member Of the house committee on
elections was in attendance this
morning t. resume consideration OF
the Thoebe-Carlisle contested elec-
ton case. T. F. HoIlam, of Cow
ington KY, appeared in behalf of
Speaker Carlisle, while Mr.. Sypher
appeared for the contestant.
The chairman announced that
the presentation of affdavits in be-
half of the contestee was i'll order.
Mr.. Hollam then presented the
affidavits, from the parties named
by Thobe in his recently submitted
statement, from knights of Labor
who supported Thoebe, fom repub~
Iican poll holders and others. posi-
lively contradicting singly, each and
every allegation made by Mr. Thoe-
be. Mr.. Carlisle files a statement
contradicting fatty every statement
made by Thoebe, or on his behalf,
of matters pertaining to his Gar
lisle's) statements or actions.
After all the affidavits had been
read and the counsel on both sides
heard, the committee vert into se-
cret session. The secret session
lasted about forty minutes.
The first motion put was one to
postpone further consideration of
the case, which was rejected by a
strict party vote of 9 to 6. When
the motion was made to re open the
case, Mr.. Rowell (republican) voted
with the democrats. So the motion
Was lost.
Another motion was made to de-.
clare Thoebe entitled to his seat,
and on this vote four republican
members were excused from voting.
the remainder voting with the dem
ocrats against the proposition. Then
came the final vote on the motion
affirming CarlisIe's right to his seat.
All of the democrats voted in favor
of this proposition and with them
stood Cooper, Rowell and Johns IL
of 1ndi ina, making the Affirmative
vote twelve Lyman, Houk aud
Lodge, republicans, were excused
50 there was TO negative vote. The
position taken by the repu oiicAns
who abstained from voting, is that
while they are not convinced that
Carlisle is not entitled to his seat, it
is proper for the c,nIn ittre to re-
open the case and afford an oppor
tuni'y for the production of any
new evidence tnat I.right ;nroM
light npon the contest
Under instructions .oE the com
mittee Chairma' Crlsn ~il report
to the house a resolution declaring
Carlisle entitled L. Lis seat.
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,<r,nysa1n SOCIETIES.


A.. A. j.. Rac Hdsoas.-J. Wakefield Cort,
land 32l lag, Deputy OF the Inspector General
. or North C4T0liua.
Gyre'ls - snsandcFg, NJ" -. A. Porter Eminent
Comm I,i.ic- iUriA.. .une, secretary. Meets nrsI
Weine s!6y u! Eht IL Zach month.
AJIe7 -. Crtpier, &. 4. Nh. Q. Fagg Hlgh
Prizes: 3. lauInershGg, Secretary Meets
na <s7sI I g .t;la+day night in each month.
>. R9-a.n Re -. No. rs, 4. F. d 4. NJ
- Gi.lr Worsli,ifIi Master; - Blanton
eGtct,.r. J.cts the 5yat Friday night in each
rodtb.
Sioa,.e taoG Loags, &, Of H., No. GAG. :. E.
.evy Die. I.nr A.; Jordan stone, Secretary.
deeis lan irS, .lId third Monday nights in each
no. sraaa Council. No. 7Ol, R. As. Lii.
pin gy, iinS5ut; Jordan stone, Secretary. Meets
in. Ie nail of the knights of Honor on the second
ne lOu.tr N"nia" nights in each month.
1ohcoiGe IoIgG 4. F. * A. N, Z. D.-J Wake.
81 Cortland, W. NJ J. A. Conant, Sec. Meets
:: SaS mic Han third Thurs lay night in each
uUnth 1t . clock, aud LIST and 4th Thursday
light Tor inst. Gctioa
tn, AsI.eg,ia P,sJltc Library. over Mr.. Kep-
ei's : ,ra. ryp1age Eagle Hotel, and next
-.oar 10 yinh of AshcUle. is open to Wis
::'rS ron IA :. Il, - =, l.. and from 4:3O 10
~ l..
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without doubt attract attention.
Attention is called to the important
notice of Mr.. T. S. Morrison, important
to all parties concerned.
Capt. McIoud returned home from
New York Saturday. He smiles SO as tc
indicate very successful and satisfac-
tory trip.
Died, in Troy, New York, of Membran'
GUS Group, Jan. 10Th, Roland Miles,
Youngest son of Nelson X. and Annie L,
Perry, aged years and 3 months.
The Wilson Adrance says: 1--WE are
pleased to state that Mr.. W. c. Gorham
is able to be out. His wounds are still
troublesome and he is quite weak, but is
improving and will ere long, We hope, be
entirely we'll OF the serious wounds intlic-
ted in the difficulty between Mr.. Hob
good and himself"
DR.. and Mrs. S. w. Battle entertained
their friends at o'clock Tea Saturday
evening at Battery Park. The invita-
tions were in characters on delicate
Japanese handkerchiefs knotted in
Mikado ribbon. The large parlor in the
east end Of the building was handsomely
lighted ana decorated in japanese style.
Many of the lady guests were en- costume.
The host and hostess received under an
immense Jaoanese paraSol suspended
from the centre of the ceiling.
Mrs. Battle was assisted by Misses
Lima Garrison, Sara Garrison, Merrell OF
New York, Walters of Baltimore, Sparks,
Lyens and Mrs. Edward Herrick.
z<bSs-+-2nn- -Gnests -Mefe.s served an
elegant collation.. The entire affair was
elegant.
The Wilmington ReUieW says: "Of
late years Western North Carolina beef
has risen to the front rank. 1t finds its
way to the markets Of Richmond, Will
mington, Charleston and Augusta and
is considered equal to the best beef dis
played in the New York markets"
There is no doubt that the best beef
that goes into the eastern markets goes
from the western section of this State;
and the quality is SO good that there ls
every inducement to enlarge the supply
But the right steps haye notyet been taken
Dependence is placed to largely upon the
range, and this system does not give
cattle the size or quality of flesh
they should have to secure good prices
in competition with those raised on other
systems. Cattle that are driven out to
the range in the Spring 30 poor in flesh
that they scarcely bear the journey, dur,
ing the season take on one layer of flesh
and fat, and one only. Those raised on
paSturase, and kept in good condition
during the winter have that interming'
ling of flesh and fat more acceptable to the
beef eater. When Western North Car
olina cattle raisers combine the two
systems, they will always contf the
markets within their react. Other wise
they will come back disappointed With
prices as many did durinI the past fall