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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
TO Business Men.

There has just been received at The
Democrat office new stock of COM
mercial stationery of the latest styles
and best quality, and also some new
faces of type. These goods have been
bought at low prices and we can sup
ply merchants and others with first
class, well printed letter heads, state
mentS and envelopes, as well as all
other kinds of printing at as low
prices, and in many cases lower, than
inferior stock and printing can be Sc
curerd from agents travelling for print,
ing to be done in other towns. Salts.
faction in work and prices guaranteed
on all orders left at the Democrat
office. Mail orders are given prompt
attention. CRAWFORD X Bro.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Bear This in Mind.

Bear This in Mind.
The season is here when you want
to lay aside your light boots and shoes
and replace them with goods of a
heavier nature.
REMEMBER
my stock is complete; and my
PRICES
always the lowest; and quality of
goods unsurpassed; and that
PRICE Is WHAT KNOCKS.
+. J. DAVEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Home Made Bread.
Headquarters

Fresh every day at Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Proceedings of the Regular Monthly
Meeting.

CITY OF MINERAL POINT, Wis, Oct.
z, 1889. A regular meeting of the
common council was this day held at
the council room.
Present his honor J. f. LaMalle,
Mayor. and aldermen White, Spratler.
Jacka, Foster and Gorgen.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved. The fol-
lowing accounts were then audited
and allowed:
VIM Treweek. blacksmithing work-sheet. 5 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Make no Mistake.

By dispelling the symptoms so often
mistaken for Consumption SANTA
Able has brought gladness to many
household. BY its prompt use for
breaking up the cold that too often
develops into that fatal disease thou
sands can be saved from an untimely
grave. You make no mistake by
keeping a bottle of this pleasant rem
edy in your house. CALIFORNIA
CAT-R-CURE is equally effective in
Graduating all traces of Nasal Catarrh.
Both of these wonderful California
remedies are sold and warranted by
II. d. Pulford. Sl.00 a package, 3 for
$3.50.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

IN MEMORY OF NELLIE N. LYNCH,
WHO DIED AT HER HOME IN MINERAL POINT, SEPT
Is, 1889.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
A Good Couch Syrup.

There is nothing parents should be
SO careful about as selecting a cough
syrup. Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup
costs no more than the cheap and in
feriOr noStrumS thrown on the market
The best is none too good, be SURE
and get Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup
We keep it on hand at all times. "
II. prideauX, Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Public Sale

The undersigned, living in the town
of Willow Springs, Lafayette county three miles
south of Mineral Point, being about to retire
from farming, will sell at public auction, ON
WEDNESDAY, Nov. Is, 1889,
the following described personal property, to
wit:
20 head of cattle: s cows. IL head of young
cattle: head of horses: l mare IS years Old l
horse II years old, one mare years old, horse
years old. one horse years old, one fiIly ,
years old, mare colt l year old 10 head of
hogs. Farm machinery: ! binder, mower. l
hay rake, set of harrows two stubble plows.
! seeder, / sulky eultivator. one bob-sled, l
wagon, l Kenny covered buggy, one tanning
mill. two good sets of harness and other articles
too numerous 10 mention. Also 600 bushels of
oats, 20 tons of hay and large stack of straw.
TERMS.-Sums of $40 90 or under cash; sums
over that amount twelve months time on note
and approved security. Interest at per cent.
Two per cent. discount for cash.
HENRY HOWARD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
BuCklen s Arnjca Salve

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by Il. ID. PULFORD. CYL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Reqqs' Cherry Couch Syrup

Is giving splendid satisfaction TO the
trade, and the sales are positively
marvellous, which can be accounted
for in no other way except that it is
without doubt the best on the market.
Ask for and be sure you get the gen
uine. We keep it, W. H. Prideaux.
Druggist
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

| The visit of the Angel of Death to a household
| is u sad event; vet how often there are circum-
stances that intensity or lessen our grief. But
where death takes from us the young, the fair,
the beautiful, then sorrow presses hard upon our
hearts, and every thought seems TO be over
Swallowed with gloom. She has left many
| friends who will deeply mourn her loss. Her
memory fondly fingers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

aE-Through tickets aud checks to all points
constantly on hand
Refrigerator cars for Chicsgo-Butter. Eggs.
&C.--MoudayS and Thursdays. For St Louis
Mondays and Wednesdays. For New Orleans
Wednesdays. Also Refrigerator especially for
Chicago-Neal Calves-every Wednesday.
Butter Eggs. &c, can be placed in cold storage
house at any time and shipped at pleasure OF
owner. FHoS. COLLINS, Ag't III. Genital,
DOdgeSllle. Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Advertised L etters .

MINERAL POINT, Wis, Oct. 9Th,
1889.
Mr. A. y. Davis Mr.. W. Garvey,
Mr.. Juro Larkovic.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" and give the
date of this list.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. =. NJ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Ii ALWAYS Gives US Pleasure

To speak well of a good article. Gear
land " Stoves and Ranges are acknowl-
edged to embody all that is BEST in
that line. They have the reputation
of being the best made. Though imi-
tated by many they are equalled by
none. MARTIN & ToAY, Agents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Harness. Harness.

J. f. Burke, at Blanchardville, keeps
a good stock of harness, saddles, col
lars, brides. whips, trunks and valises
on hand and for sale at all times.
The best material kept in stock, and
only good work sent out Repairing
promptly done.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Attention, G. A, R,

y special meeting of Geo. H. Legate
Post, No. 125, G. A. r., will be held at
post headquarters on Friday evening,
Oct. IL, to make arrangements to at
tend the dedication of the soldiers
monument at Darlington, Oct. Is.
q. G. Cox, p. c.
B. T. PRIDEAUX, Adit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
GOrnen & Pitt

Sell choice family groceries, provisions,
crockery, glassware, etc, and also
fresh and cured meats at reasonable
prices. Give us trial and we will
convince you that it will be to your
advantage to trade with us.
GORGEN & PITT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Evansville Steam aundrY

This laundry does good work. and
invariably gives satisfaction. Collars,
Be-; cuffs, &C.; shirts, 10c.; new shirts,
15c. Articles called for and delivered
| free. EVERY week. Mineral Point
agency at Chas. Winn's barber shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Gundry, GRAY and Co.

Have laid in immense stock of dry
goods, dress goods, carpets, clothing,
furnishing goods, novelties, etc, for
the fall and winter trade. Their sew
eral departments are filled to over
flowing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Bulbs.

We have just received splendid
assortment of Hyacinth and Narcissus
Bulbs, which we offer at wholesale
prices for a short time. Make your
selections early.
BREWER & PENHALLEGON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.

When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Mis-, she chung 70 Castoris,
When she had Children she gave them CsstoFis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
PRICES OF OVERCOATS
GREATLY REDUCED.

have greatly reduced the price of
Overcoats for the fall of 1889, so that
everyone can get good overcoat well
finished and made to order in a thor
ough workmanlike manner for the
price of fair to good one readymade.
Call and examine and you will be CON
WINGED. A. DRESEN,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Notice to nv Patients,

During my absence in New York l
will leave my business under the care
and control of my partner DIR. Philip
Reilly w. l.. TALLMAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

Miss Amy Hutchinson, teacher of vo-
cal and instrumental music. Terms
reasonable. Apply at the residence cf
Jas. Hutchinson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

Passengers for Shulsburg make best counCC-
lions by leaving Mineral Point freight train
Ht 100 a. IN.
Passengers leaving Mineral Point at 10 p m
arrive at PlH.ievile at o. p m.
Returning leave Platteville 20 p III and arrive
al Mineral Point at s 40 pm.
Leave PlatteVille at % p m arrive at Mineral
Psiut at 40 pm n. IL. SNOW, Agent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Farm for Rent.

). E. Shepard is DESTROYS Of renting
his farm, one mile soutn Of the city.
Inquire al Hutchison's bank for par
ticulars. 6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
A Grand Free Lunch

Win be given at the Sample rooms of
Jos. Engles on Saturday, Oct. Il.
Bear meat, roast venison, turkeys,
pigeons, oysters and many dainties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Pure Lard.

Leave jars and get them filed with
choice lard at the meat market of
Grange 4 HoSken. 10w2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
First Nati0na! Bank.

REPORT OF TIE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT MINERAL
POINT, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,
AT TIE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, SEPT.
3O 1890
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

For Bananas, Oranges, Lemons, APP
pies, Dates, Figs and Fine Confec-
tionery, ut Cash Grocery House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

The resignation of David Brown as
lamplighter was then presented and
accepted; all of the aldermen voting
therefor.
On motion Christopher Day was APP
pointed lamplighter for one month.
The council then adjourned.
J. F. LAMALLE, Mayor.
Attest. WILLIAM II. CURRY. Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
TRAINS SOUTH AND EAST.

Passenger train leaving Dodgeville at n. m
makes close connections ut Freeport with train
Tor st. Louis, New orleans and all points south
aud west arriving at 81. Louis at a. m. aud at
New Drl ans at II y. IN. the following day.
TRAINS WEST AND NORTH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

Is good healthy, pearly skin. Few
are aware of the short time it takes
for a disordered liver to cause blotches
on the face, and a dark greasy skin.
One bottle of BEGGs' BLOOD PURI-
FER and BLOOD MAKER will restore
this organ to its natural and healthy
state, and cleanse the blood of all i'm
purities. 1t is meeting with wonder
full success. We guarantee every bot
tie. w. H. Prideaux, druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

County Of Iowa, 80
I, Phil. Allen Jr., cashier of the above named
bank, do sOlemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. PHIL. ALLEN, Jr, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day of Oct, 1859. CHARLES W. MCILHoS,
Notary Public for Iowa County, Wis.
Correct-Auest: P. ALLEN, SR.,
w. A. JONES' Directors
CALVERT SPESSLEY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

OF all kinds go to j. \. Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Fine Teas and Coffees

speciality at the Cash Grocery House
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
What a Fortune

Fresh Bread, Rolls, etc.,
ON Beloit, at Hendra'S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
j. J. HANSCoM X Co.
A Safe Investment

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case of
failure a return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our
advertised druggist a bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. 1t is guaranteed to bring relief
in every case, when used for any af-
lection OF Throat, Lungs or Chest.
such as Consumption, Inflammation of
Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, etc. etc. 1t is
pleasant and agreeable to taste, per-
fectly safe and can always be de-
pended upon. Trial bottles free at
r. D. Pulford's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
A Fine Line of Fruits
Music.

At Hcndra's store, Mineral Point.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
BATTLE OF BULLDOGS
Two Prizefghters Require to
Be Torn Apart.
SAVAGE AND BLOODY WORK.
namAeTtng Helpless Oppooent- Sun.
day PsgiIistte Event In
Massachusetts.
AND sloooY WORK,

hAssAs Cgrr, Sept. "A fight with
SKIN gloves, QueensberYy rules, occurred
tnis morning between Martin Durkin, oi
kansas City. and Frank Neal. of St. Louis.
From start to finish Neal had the hest ol
the Eight, although he could not ret in {
knockout blow. Blood began to Cow in
the second round. when Neal got in q
masher on Durkin's nose and was given
the hrxs knockdown. From then on the
81 Louis boy found his opponents head
with ease, and battered him aoout the ring
q he pleased, drawing blood II every
blow. They punched, kicked and sluegea
eech other without regard TO the rules OF
decisions of the referee.
Neal got Durkin in his corner agxinst the
ropes. and. bending his opponents back
almost double over the ropes. struck him
several times in the face The crowd be
came excited when Neal refused to break
away.
Finally some of them pulled the ropes
down and dragged the St. Louis man of hi
victim. Durkin's second claimed the fight
on foul, but the referee would mot allow
It, and declared the tight draw.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
ISLAND COUNTY NEWS.
Republican Convcntion-Ris In Lane
1aiues-Two Sawmills.

hcpuhttcan Couveption-kise In Land
Saiues-Two Sawmills.
ccrrKytLLE. sept 2t.-The Republican dele.
gates from the various rrccincts Of Island
county met In convention isst saturday and
nominated Cartsln q. W. Morse. OF Oak Harbor
tor representative, ard ]. B. Libby, of Coupe
vile. for county clerk.
The WILDLY Island Mil ComI any have vut in
a top saw, aud viii start their sawmiii running
shortly. II has been A matter of much incon-
senieace 10 the residents of the island ON &C.
count OF its continued idlenexs. thereby nccessi-
,assng their sending 10 foreign mills for their
building material.
Captain Brown. who rcccatiy bought 80
acres of land across the bay sold sixty acres
this week on the water front for g. oon being 500
an acre for land Tor which he paid $50 an acre
only four months ago. This land is adjoining
the new town of san de Fuca aud IL only the
beginning Of real estate transactions in the Cove
region. that bids fair in the future 20 rival those
OF our neighbo-s. PORT Townsend, or even that
OF Seattle. Negotiations are being now msdo
for sawmill, to be located at the new town.
Mr.. NJ. G. CASTOR, who has been in the mer-
camille business at this place for the last three
years, made an assignment this week in favor
of his creditors
Mr.. A. b. Stewart, OF Seattle, was in town last
Friday on business, after an absence Of four
years.
Mrs. J. A, Leach and Miss 6ertie Dyer left to-
day for san Francisco. where they will visit
with friends for month.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23

bearing costly flowers presented BY ths
city council Then came fifteen hearse1
ecnssining the hcsiies Of txenty-one victims.
The funeral service took place at 81. Pat
rick's church. Father Hayden. assisted hy
Father WEIGH. celebrated divine service.
After the services the procession prcceeied
20 Woodfeld cemetery, where the twenty
one bodies were deposited in vaults prior
90 finai inserment-
Some 90 men are actively working at the
debris tonight. and more corpses are ex-
pecsed 10 be found shortly.
The anxiety and uneaSsness in which the
inhabitants of this city were plunged hy the
catastrophe has not yet suhsiced. nor viii
II until all traces OF the wrc~kage have dis
appeared and the overshansing walls are
made secure.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
KILLED l.. a Falling Timber.

PORTLAND, sept. Il. - This evening
Charles johnson. deck hand on board
the steamer LurlIne. met with an accident
shat terminated fatally. The LurlIne was
making landing at wharf in this city at
the time OF the accident. The steamer
came in violently against one OF the outer
plies Of the dock. The pie proved 10 he
rotten at the bottom, and when the steamer
struck il broke of Suddenly near the water.
The upper portion of the pile fell across the
how Of the boat, striking Johnson, crush
ing bis lee and shoulder and internally in
iaring him. He was removed TO a hospital
and soon after died. Several men standing
on the forward part Of the boat saw the
collision and managed 20 make their es-
eare. two jumping into the river to avoid
gseiilng caught under the falling timber.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
NEW MExICO's CONSTITUTION.
The Work Practically Completed-Recog-
milton of sunday.

DENVER. Sept. 2l.-A Republicans Santa Fe
special says: "in the constitutional convention
today the question whether the constitution
should be submitted first to congress or To the
people for ratification took up mos. OF the time
The debate was postponed finally until tonight's
session II now looks as though congress viii
be asked 10 consider the constitution and give
New Mexico an enabling act beforc-she people
have IN opportunity to pass vote on H. With
the exception OF some minor work yet TO be
done by the committee on revision. and aa.
iournment, the convention practically com.
.rieted its work today. An effort is being made
TO clean mp everything before IL O'Clock to-
night
a clause was adopted today reading ~ fol-
lows: The natural right OF the people to one
day of rest in every seven is hereby acknow-
lodged This is as near as the constitution gets
70 the observance of Sunday"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23

pointed committee OF three. conx;ss:rg Of
Aessrs- Wynkoop. Gillespie and Weston,
aii proEniren: rsine owners, with authority
% employ necessary legal counsel The
COMMITTEES propose TO visit the nains ~
Phsiade!phia with 100 cances OF silver, and
demand that it BE coined irfs dollars.
Inss being refused, they viii bring sais
against the director OF the mint for dam
ages, thus bringing the subject before the
attention OF the United states supreme
CAN'T
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
PASSENGER LISTS.

Oregon and Califcrni. Passed Medsord:
NJ. Ho!leubees and vile. Chas. Stewart,
$. q. Freeman. Mrs. Walker, :. J. Ringer,
Mrs. Ringer, L. Ringer, J. NJ. Majors, j.
4. Grahle, Mr. Cannon. J. l.. Randall,
~. j. Peters. Mrs. Poalterer. and three
children. q. E. Crisvold c. X. Winston,
=. II Co4ies. :. J. Casweil. Charles Horn.
teek, j. Muir, d Harvey. 4. Dudley
George Muller. wife and child.
y. Dickinson. w. Il. Bryant and wife. Mr.
ssaie azd wife. ID. y. Egtrtoa. wife and
ehild. +. Chase. Z. III. Lane r. J. Baldwin.
Miss Baldwin. and seyenty-iour second
ASS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
JEALOUS HUSBANDS CRIME.
Shot His Wife and Mother-in-Law Afte
a sunday Quarrel.

BELLEFoNrE, Pa, Sept. 22.-At Phillips
burg today seely Hopkins, aged 25. shot
and killed both his wife and mother-in-law
and then made an unsuccessful attempt to
kill himself. Hopkins has engaged in
numerous quarrels with his wife during the
past two or three months. Two weeks ago
he lett home, returning yesterday. They
had another quarrel this morning, when
Hopkins shot his wife dead
He then rushed to the third story. where
his mother-in-lsw was. and shot her too.
killing her instantly. Hopkins then went
10 a neighhoring livery stable. where be
attempted 10 kill himself, firing two shots
at his head doing little damage. When
taken into custody letter was found in
his pocket accusing his wife OF infdelity.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
ONLY THE FIRST ROUND.
Next sunday. Re -Baiiotine VIII Decide
the Governments rate.


I.oxpoS. sept. 22-~The StaRaord's Paris
disra.ch says: The prevailing impression
that the government IS worsted- There
will be a severe struggle in the second
ballot.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily
Nevs comments on the seriousness ot the
voting in France. He thinks there has
been a great relative falling of IN the power
OF the Boulangist party since January. He
predicts that both Bouiangsr and Ma
auet w!ll be defeated in the second ballots,
and says fonrB;ths OF the ballots are iikelv
20 result ia favor Of the republicans.
All the correspondents oi the London
newspapers dwell upon the gravity dis
played by the electors. The government
les, il % the mayors discretion 81 declare
null and void all votes cast for condemned
Roalanglsts. The ballots OF the reaction
aries and Boglsagisis combined will be far
fron having the strength they expected.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
GRASS on THE DESERT.
Arid Wastes May He Made Useful With


WASHINGTON. Sept. 2i.-Dr. veasey, chief of
the botanical division OF the agricultural de.
partnent has returned after an extensive tour
through the arid region Of the Western states
aud territories, conducting an inquiry into the
question OF bringing up 10 the standard OF
utility the arid wastes that cannot be made use
fgl by water irrigation.
He has no doubt that by the Introduction Of
grasses adapted to the soil in localities where
there Is no water To be had. the grass product Of
the arid region can be more than doubled, and
in some cases tripIed and quadrupled.
The department contemplates sending an
agent TO Asia and Australia al an early day TO
make selections Of grasses, which viii be given
trial In carrying out the objects In view.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-09-23
WEST SEATTLE
Land and Improvement Company
East side Front between James and Cherry Streets.
We have Choicest Property in all parts of the City
which we viii pleased show Intending Purchasers



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