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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
New Series, Vol. 20, No 19.
THAT SHIP CANAL.

From the Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette
The scheme for restoring the canal
system in Western Pennsylvania, and
opening a ship canal from Lake Erie to
the Ohio River, is represented as mean
ing frst-claSs deep-water route from
the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
This is pleasant contemplation, for it
involves great improvement in the
navigation of cur river. and boom in
boating. But when we are told that
the magnificent project has for its real
foundation only a little game to dam
the smaller tributaries of Pennsylvania
rivers in order to catch and skin lum-
bermen. the vision of mighty ships of
commerce plowing their way through
this country between the Lakes and the
Gulf shrinks into a very small corner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
Established in 1918.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

GRESBFTERIAN CHURCR-Rev. Il. Alex
ander pastor. Public worship every SaDbat
morning and evening; Sabbath school $50 a; IN.
Young peoples society of Christian endeaNGr, Mon
day evenings: general prayer meeting, " MeuhesuaH
svening Strangers welcome 10 all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH--Rev.
I III. HOllingshead, pastor. Sabbath preaching; II
4. m: p. m; young peoples meeting, Monday
evenings; general prayer meeting, THURSDAY eve
lings; mems meeting Friday evenings SaDDatn
school 2:3Opm Strangers cordially invited TO all
erViceS.
UNITED PRESBTTERIAN CHCRCH-Rev,
Thomas Ralph pastor Sabbath school, 10 a. m.
public worship, IL a. m; weekly prayer meeting,
Friday p. m. monthly prayer meeting liist odtul-
sIeiety last Saturday Of each month, p; m; DIS
trict PRAYER meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
THURSDAYS and Saturdays each month, p. m.
Young womens prayer meeting, second saturday
each month at the parsonage, p. m.
AFRICANM E. CHURCH-Rey. j. NJ. Wilkes,
pastor. Sunday service, 1890 a. m; p. m; sab
bath school 2:3O .. IN. weekly prayer meeting,
Thursday evenings. Strangers welcome
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
DEATH OF A USEFUL MAN.

From the Cleveland Leader.
The death of Representatives Tryon,
of the Lake Geauga district, will be uni
versally regretted by every member of
the Legislature. Mr.. TryOn was con-
seientious hard worker and ably repre-
sented the two counties he was called
upon to serve. Perhaps the most i'm
portant piece of legislation proposed by
him was a measure for the improvement
of country roads. 1t was meritorious
and feasible and ought to have passed
the Legislature in the interests of every
farmer of the State. 1t was thrOttled,
however, by the same coterie of gentle
men who made themselves particularly
obnoxious to the people by sitting other
important and necessary legislation
Mr.. Tryon was instrumental in advoca-
ting the claims of other important bills
and followed a cOmmendable course in
all legislative matters.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
SENATOR SHERMAN.

st. Louis GlObe-DemOcrat.
The attacks on John Sherman which
are being made by certain Ohio Repub-
licans are inexcusable and foolish. The
Buckeye State has produced many able,
public-spirited and patriotic sons, but
it never produced one who eXcelled Sher-
man in any of these qualities or in a
combination of them. The successive
reverSeS which Sherman has met with
in Presidential nominating Conventions
were due to the luke -warmness or treach-
cry of citizens of his own State to whose
support he was entitled, and which sup
port was pledged to him. Now that
Sherman is no longer Presidential pos
sibility his enemies should cease abusing
him, especially as the abuse can not hurt
him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
A SURPRISING MISTAKE.

New York Herald.
Mr. Connor, who has just arrived in
this country, has had novel experience.
He tried to post letter in a tire-alarm
box, and innocently pulled on the hook
for the innocent purpose, as he explain
ed, of calling the postman.
In about three minutes the streets were
filed with putting, smoking engines,
ladder trucks, water tower and IN
excited crowd who wanted to know
where the fire was
II takes some time for a foreigner to
get used to our little peculiarities,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
CAUSED BY SLEEP.

Hartford COurant
a Hartford clergyman tells this anec-
dOte: Early in life, while occupying an
other charge, he invited clergymen
whom the unregenerated would call
conceited and dull to preach in his pull
pit. During the sermon our Hartford
preacher dozed away in the sweet
old way till he was suddenly called on
to conclude the service with PRAYER. Ac-
custOmed to regard himself as the hum
blest of his Creators instruments, and
forgetting that he had not delivered the
sermon, he began with, 1--WE beseech
Thee to accept the weak and feeble eff
fort that has been addressed to Thee
and more richly endow Thy servant in
the graces he SO greatly lacks"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
HOW PROHIBITION PROHIBITS.

Taking the last six months as a basis
of calculation, the cash received for
fines, collected from the few persons
who persisted in carrying on clandes-
tine and limited traffic in liquors, has
paid all expenses of their convictions,
and left as clear profit a sum greater
than would in the same six months have
accrued to the city treasury from the
Dow tax, had the ordinance been re-
pealed, and twenty saloons reOpened.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

"NY friend" said a solemn man,
shave you ever done aught to make the
community in which you live the better
for your living in it," Il have done
much" replied the other humbly, ''to
purify the homes of my fellow beings"
"Ah!'. continued the solemn man, with
a pleased look, you distribute traets:"
NO. my friend. clean carpets"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
POULTRY.

More meat and better meat, and in a
shorter space of time, can be produced
from poultry than from any other
source, and the supply from poultry
equals that of any other class Of live
stock. 1t gives an opportunity to those
of limited means. and the profits like
wise are always large in proportion to
capital invested.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
OF COURSE IT Is.

Philadelphia Press.
The public service is running along
harmoniOusly and satisfactorily nOtwith-
standing the fact that the Civil Service
Commission still lacks two members
The people are gradually realizing that
the best civil service commission ever
put into operation is Republican Ad-
miniStratiOn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

MICHIGAN's new liquor law went into
effect last week. 1t imposes tax of
5000 on retailers of spirits and $500 on
the sale of beer and wine only. This is
the result of the determined effort of the
liquor sellers in the large cities to run
the State, and may serve as lesson to
those that are engaged in the business
elsewhere.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE value of a remedy should be esti-
mated by its curative properties. AccOr-
ding to this standard, Ayers SarSaparilla
is the best and most economical blood
medicine in the market, because the most
pure and concentrated. Price 81; worth
So a bottle.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
A1ASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. f6, F. d A. N.-Meet'
every Wednesday night, on or before full moon.
4 X NEYER Sec'Y T. ID. BAILEY, W. VI
ST. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. II, ROyd
Arch Hdsons.-Stated cOnvOcatiOns first Friday Ol
each month. ,,,- =, =,
j. B. MEYER, Rec. r. ID. BAILEh, H. H.
BELMONT COUNCIL. No 81, r. d S. NJ
Meets second Tuesday Of each month;
J. b. MEYER, Sec,y D. b. KHAN, l. l. VI
HOPE COMMANDER, No 26, K. T.-Stated
eOnclaves, first Tuesday Of each month -
j. b. MEYER, Secy j. b. KHAN, T. T.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
A LETTER FROM LINCOLN.

A MODEL EPISTLE OF CONDOLENCE
TREASURED IN ENGLAND.
The following is copy of an auto
graph letter of President Lincoln, which
adorns the walls of hall in the College
of BrasenOse at Oxford. Many Ameri-
can visitors to the famous English seat
of learning have looked upon it with
deep interest, and it is treasured by the
authorities of the College, not only as a
memento of the martyr President, but
also as model of clear English, grace
fully expressing the highest sentiment:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, November 21, 1864.
To Mrs Bixby, Boston, Mass.
DEAR MADAM have been shown
in the files of the War Department a
statement of the Adjutant General of
Massachusetts that you are the mother
of five sons who have died gloriously on
the field of battle. ! feel how weak and
fruitless must he any word of mine
which should attempt to beguile you
from the grief of loss so Overwhelm-
ing. But | cannot refrain from tender
ing to you the consolation that may be
found in the thanks of the Republic they
died to save. pray that our Heavenly
Father may assauge the anguish of your
bereavement, and leave you only the
cherished memory of the loved and lost,
and the solemn pride that must be yours
to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon
the altar of freedom. Yours very sim
cerely and respectfully,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
ALMOST AN OHIO MAN.
Akron tOD Beacon.

Akron IO.) BEACON.
George Washington wasn't an Ohio
man, but no doubt would have been had
Ohio been in good trim for producing
Presidents in his day. AS it was, he
came from State that long had a moth
erly interest in Ohio, so that it isn't
much out of the way to indulge sort
of Ohio pride in the first President,
with actual ownership of several of his
SUCCESSORS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
A-HEAI :

Sir Julian Panncefote, the new Brit
ish Minister, has arrived in Washington.
He pronOunces his name PantsfOte This
will make him solid with Mr.. Wanama-
ker.-COtUnl6Us Dispatch.
We hope it will lead to no breeches of
diplomatic etiquette.-Cl Clereland SIM.
We hope sew, Columbus, tO)
DiSDdtch.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THERE were no decent wagon roads in
this country in WashingtOn's day, says a
contemporary. For that matter, there
are not many decent wagon roads in this
country to-day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
THEIR BUSINESS BOOMING.

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at PattersonS
drug store as their giving away to their
customers of so many free trial bottles of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for COnSump-
ton. Their trade is simply enormous in
this very valuable article, from the fact
that it always cures and never disap-
points. Coughs. colds, asthma, brOn-
chitis, Group, and all throat and lung dis
eases quickly cured. You can test it be-
fore buying by getting a trial bottle free,
large size 81. Every bottle warranted 3
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
JUST so.
Philadelphia Press.

1t is the serious opinion of our own
William ID. Howells that Walter Scott,
as a novelist, sis now Outgrown." As
suming that this is fact. we must at
tribute it not to any decline in the
strength of Scott's works, but rather to
the rising glory of certain American
novelists, for one of whom Mr.. HOwells
possesses a sincere and increasing admi-
ration.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
ACASE OF LOCKE-JAW.

Cleveland Leader.
The Toledo Blade is making itself ri
diculous by its attacks on Senator Sher-
man. Eating sour grapes has set its
face frightfully awry. y sad case of
Locke jaw.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE BdrneSOille Enterprise last week
entered upon the twenty fourth year of
its existence. The Enterprise is one of
the best local newspapers in Ohio, and
has been fairly successful financially.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

NEW GOODS-We have store full of
Dry Goods. Notions, Boots and Shoes,
bought for cash at headquarters, and for
sale at most reasonable prices. We know
you can t do better anywhere in quality
and price. and would be pleased to show
you our stock. We will sell you goods
right. 52-2t JEPSON & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE crop reports from the far West
continue of the most encouraging char
acter. In the fruit belt growers predict
enormous yields of peaches and plums.
The prospects of another year were never
hotter
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

A CoLoRED preacher, commenting on
the passage. abe ye therefore wise rs
serpents and harmless rs doves" said
that the mixture should be made in the
proportion of pound Of dove to IN
ounce Of serpent,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE main track of the Pan Handle
railroad between Steubenville and New
ark was last week appraised for taxation
at $4,000 per mile.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

Mr.. WM. NJ. CLEMENTS, General Man
ager of the Baltimore and Ohio lines
East Of the Ohio River, has resigned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

CENTERvILLE NORMAL (12 weeks be
gins May 6. All branches taught Tui-
ton, boarding and rooms S2l5 per week.
Rare chance for teachers and college stu
dent. Runs clear of other NormalS and
Institutes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

ONO, of course, was prominent fea-
ture in the Centennial parade. 1t is a
cold day when this State does not appear
to advantage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
the order.

mo money shall be drGDn from any
"county or township treasury eecept by
"Guthortty Of la,C," says Sec. 5 of Art.
Y of the Constitution of Ohio
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE Daily Independent (Bellaire) be-
gan its tenth year last Thursday. The
little daily is well edited and bright
paper, and mechanically is a gem.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

A WRITER in Popular Science for May
asserts that more than One-half of the
sugar of the world is prodnced from the
beet root.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

Hon. MARTIN WELKER, U. S. Judge
for the Northern District of Ohio, has
resigned his office. Judge Welker was
appointed by President Lincoln.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

AN Irishman was planting shade trees
when passing lady said: YOU'RE dig
ging out the holes, are you, Mr.. Hagger-
ty?" NO. mum: Dim diggin' out the
dirt an LAWN the holes"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
ELY'S
CREAM BALM
.CADN
NURSERIES.

We sincerely thank our customers who have so
generously patrOnized us in former years for your
Kind favOrS. We give our attention wholly to the
Nursery business. Aided with thirty years ex-
perience in the business, customers may rely upon
receiving the benefit of our large experience
greatest care being taken to have everything true
TO name. Our grounds are open and free to all
visitors.
Our stock for spring is the largest We have had
since We have been in the county.
Consisting of 10000 Apples, 3 and years, of all
the best old kinds. Also, Lawyer York, Imperial
PawakOe, Wabridge Mann, Hyde's Keeper, Stark,
Landlord, Mcintosh Red, Sutton Beauty Wealthy
ClermOnt, Yellow, Transparent, and many others.
Also, a full line of Pear, Cherry, Plum, Peach,
Apricot, Vines and ornamental stock. We guar
antee satisfaction on all sales. We have fruited
several of the new varieties, and have some %
others in our experimental grounds. Our trees
are healthy and free from insect or disease. Price
about One-half what you pay to foreign agents
Come and see us, or address
27-2m j. MORRISON, Cadiz, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE merry month of May had rather
a gloomy start, and gray skies and cold
winds prevailed throughout the week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

WASHINGTON AND PROTECTION.
St Louis Globe Democrat
1t should not be forgotten that one of
the leading features of WashingtOn's
philosophy of patriotism was firm be-
lief in the doctrine of the protective
tariff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
GRATEFUL-COMFORTlNG.
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFA FAST.

BREAKFAST.
"By thorough knowledge of the natural laws
which govern the operations of digestion and nll-
triton, and by careful application of the fine
properties of wellselected Cocoa, Mr.. EppS has
provided our breakfast tables with delicately
Favored beverage which may save us many heavy
doctors bills. 1t is by the judiciOuS OF such
articles of diet that constitution may be gradual
dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle ma1adieS
are floating around us ready to attack wherever
pure blood and properly nOuriShed frame -
Girl Serrice Gdzctte. Made simply with boiling
water or milk. Sold only in half-pomd tins by
grOcers labeled thus:
JAMES EPPS s CO., Homeopathic Chemists,
London England
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

FRESH Cow-Good fresh Cow, with
second calf, for sale, by Asa ii. HoGE,
ShcpherdStown, q. 4-20 2t*
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

REVIVED INTEREST IN CANALS.
Massillon Independent.
The railroads are represented each
year at Columbus by an active lobby. 1t
is now proposed to organize an Ohio
Canal Association in such a manner
that the canal system may not only be
saved from destruction, but deepened
according to Gen. BuchtelI's plans.-
At present no one knows anything of
the extent of the canal interests, and
canal men feel that it is about time to
show a little of the spirit of aggression.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

VrJFH HTmun Statesmen to sell Nursery
M n MTEH Stock. All Goods Warranted
IIJ FIRST-CLASS. Permanent,
pleasant, profitable positions
for the right men. Good salaries and expenses
paid weekly. Liberal Inducements to beginners.
No previous experience necessary. Outfit free
Write for terms, giving age. Mention this paper.
CHAs. H. CHASE, Nurseryman, Rochester, New
York. 4 list
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY.


One great truth is borne in upon us
these days. That is, that there is some
body who is greater than anybody. and
is that everybody.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
EXCLUSION TO CINCINNATI
VIA BALTIMORE AND ONO R.R.

VIA BALTIMORE AND ONO R.R-
On May 18th and l4th, the Baltimore
and Ohio will sell excursion to Cincinnati,
account Encampment of Sons of Neter-
ans. at one lowest limited first-claSs fare
for the round trip. Tickets good going
on date of sale and good returning not
later than for trains leaving Cincinnati
MAY 3Oth. For rates. tickets, time of
trains. etc, call on or address agents of
b. X O., or W. +. Reppart, Div. Pass.
Agent, Columbus, o. 52-2t
For over eight years have suffered
from catarrh, which affected my eyes and
hearing: have employed many physicians
without relief; am now on my second
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm, and feel con-
tident of complete cure.-Mary {.
Thompson, Cerro GOrdO, ILL., Being a
sufferer from chronic catarrh, and having
derived great benefit from the use of Ely's
Cream Balm ! can highly recommend it;
its sales are far in excess of all other
catarrh remedies. b. Franken, druggist,
Sigourney, Iowa. 2o-2t ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
DELMoNT COUNTY DIRECTORY

Common Pleas Judge-,JOhn b. briggs.
Probate Judge-ISaac ii. Castor.
Clerk of COurtS-William b. Cash
Sheriff-Olver 4. FOulke.
AuditOr-R. r. Barrett.
TreaSurer-George Robinson.
Prosecuting Attorney-JesSe W. HOllmgwOrth.
RecOrder-John NJ Beckett.
COmmissioners-Morris Cope, William J. Berry,
John C. Israel
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
COrOner-A. NJ. +. Boyd
IntiImlry Directors = Burget McCOnnaughy,
presidents; William Lodge, clerk; John A Clark,
auditor.
Superintendent Infirmary john Sidebottom,
East Richland.
Superintendent Children's Home-Peter Giffin,
Barnesville. -
School Examiners-L. H. Waters, St Clairsville
H. L. Peck, Barnesyille; S. c. Murphy, Olyett
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
HIS PRIVATE BAND.

A friend of ours gave musical party,
looked about among his acquaintancesfor
suitable guests, and after cogitation and
inquiry made up his mind to invite the
following:
Jones, because he was so clever in
blowing his own trumpet.
Brown, because he possessed the abil-
ity Cf harping on one string.
Smith, because, even if you stopped
him in the street tor moment, he be-
gan to fiddle with his collar.
TOmpkins. because the sight of
thirteenth card of suit filed him with
an irresistible wish to trump it."
johnson, because he played a second
fiddle to his wife.
Simpson, because, as a newspaper
proprietor, he has an organ of his own.
Richardson, because he is good at the
long bow, and
SamuelsOn, because he and his wife
are celebrated for their kettle drums.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

DRUMMOND POST No. 2O3-G. A. R.
Meets Tuesday evenings on or before the full
moon Comrades requested TO attend.
JOHN Z. STEWART, T. c.
J. J. RENSARD, Adjt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-15
A NEW BLOCK.
Ground Broken for a Big ButldinR
ON Fort Street.

Ground Broken for a Big Building
ON Fort street.
On Monday morning the excavation of
Mr.. ]. M. Griffith's lot on Fort street,
the Y. M. G. A. building, was
commenced, and in a couple of
months a building will be in course of
construction there. The plans for the
building were drawn about year ago,
when the residence that stood on the lot
was turned around 80 as to front on Hill
street, but nothing has been done toward
building since then, and it is stated that
the contract for the construction has not
vet been let. The building is to be five
stories in height and will cover a ground
space of 12O feet on Fort street by lao
feet deep. The ground floor will contain
stores, and the upper floors will
be suitable for either hotel or
a lodging house. The four upper floors
will contain about 100 rooms with batf q
connecting with most of them. There
will be two elevators, and when finished
the block will be one of the ornaments OF
the city. There appears to be quite a
movement in the construction OF pig
blocks just at present, especially toward
the centre of the city and within the next
two months it is said that several new
business blocks will be started. One in
centive toward building at the present
time is the cheapness of material. Bricks
can be laid down in front of lots. at
scarcely more than one-half the prices,
asked year ago, lumber is cheaper, and
plum bling costs just about one-half. The
architects say that buildings can be con-
structed to-day from 25 to so per cent.
less than year ago, and those who held
off then are getting ready to go ahead
now. 1t is probable, therefore, that as
much building will be done this year at
there was last.