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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
TWO CHARTERS GRANTED.
o,ato Flour and the Other to Hydrau
t...t-fue, Cnrsnany

o,.,os Flour and the Other TO Hydrau-
lie Packing Company.
Judee Wexford, of the City Circuit
Court granted two charters yesterday.
One wac TO the Hydraulic Packing
comnany, the objects Of which are the
monufacturing, buying. and selling Of
aIl kinds OF betting and general ma
cbiuery supplies The capital stock is
% he not less than 81, 500 nor more than
s5 q: 600. The principal Office is to be in
Richmond. The officers are: Edward
u Gsrcin, president Vice President
and Manager, s. p. Mayo; Secretary and
treasurer, II. A. Wiliialns; Attorney.
d. N. Smith, Jr. Diseesors the above
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
Fir,, Now corn OF the Season.

The first new corn of the season was
offered on Change yesterday by Messrs.
Frazer n Tompkins, commission mer-
chants of this city. 1t was grown on
the farm of Ii. W. Cav, Esq. in Pow
hatan county, Va, and sold for 50 cents
per bushel to the Dunlop Mills Warner
Moore Il Co., proprietors). The sam
pie shown was prime white, dry. and in
good condition. Last year tho first new
corn was offered October 18th and sold
for IS cents per bushel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
CONFERENCE OF THE LEADERS.
Chairman Ellyson Meets Several oil his
Associates-Registratio sc.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sc.
An informal conference OF several
members OF the Executive Committee
OF the Democratic party in Virginia was
held yesterday at noon at the o'ats
headquarters on Ninth street
Among those present were Chairman
J. T. Elvson. Hon. w. A. Jones, OF the
First district Captain f. 4. Lasslter, OF
the Fourth Captain Ham Shepherd, OF
the Eighth Mr.. w. NJ. McAllister, OF
the Seventh: Mr.. Miles NJ. Martin, and
Mr.. c. Y. Meredith, the latter OF this
city.
The meeting lasted for some time and
there was a very free and full discussion
Of matters pertaining TO the canvass. All
concurred in the belief that with a full
vote poled Virginia will send q very
nearly solid delegation to Congress.
LOOK TO REGISTRATION.
The voters as well as the party leaders
should now look to the important mat
ter of registration. Saturday the 10Th
will be general registration-day and no
man whose names are not on the books
at sundown on that day can vote IN NO
yember. In the mean time the registrars
ere prepared to enroll all new voters and
to enter or issue transfers. Yesterday
was the day fixed by laS for regis ira
ton notices to be posted and they were
put up all over the city.
OTHER POLITICAL ITEMS.
Hon. w. A. Jones, the Democratic
candidate for Congress, who arrived III
the city Tuesday night and attended the
/ Executive Committee meeting for awhile,
yesterday left for Fredericksburg, where
be had IN appointment to speak last
night. Mr.. Jones feels quite certain
/ that he will be elected if his friends con
tinue to work as they are now doing and
succeed in getting the people to the
polls
Messrs. Robert J.. Montague and t.
B. Hicks, OF this city, will address the
people at Plum's Point, in New Kent
county, on Saturday, 18th, at large
barbecue and political gathering.
Mr.. Charles l. Philips. Democratic su-
perintendent Of Clay Ward, is sending
out letters Of information as to voting
precincts TO oil Democrats affected by
the recent change in Clay Ward.
There will he an important meeting OF
the Madison Ward Democratic CLUB
this evening at 8 o'clock. All Demo
cratic voters are invited TO be present.
The meeting will be held in the Chan
cery.C Court room in the City Hall.
Hon. George ID. Wise, Speaker Card
well, Judge II. ". Flourney, and
Meade Haskins, Esq, went up to Han
over Courthouse yesterday to speak.
1t was court-day.
APPOINTMENTS TO SPEAK.
This was issued last night:
STATE DEMocBATIc COMMITTEE, !
RICHMOND, Va, October 10, 1890.
The following announcements are
made
The Hon. Fl. ST. G. Tucker will al
dress the people Mt Roanoke City Satur
day, October 18th.
The Hon. W. r. Staples at Salem
Roanoke county, Monday, October 10th
The Hon. j. Hampton Hoge at Halifa'
Courthouse Monday, October 9th
Charlotte Courthouse Monday, Noyem
Der Sd. j. Taylor ELLYsoN'
Chairman.
.dnles R. Fisher, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

the committee request the Council TO
allow it to have $4,000 worth OF side,
walk paving done, TO be paid for Out OF
re1t years appropriation, the contractor
TO receive no interest. This was voted
down-ayes, 4, noes, 5-after consldera'
bic discussion.
Adjourned ut 11:07 2. M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

X. W. BOWF, - VI. trustees safe % cottoD-fac-
tory pfoperiy aud sin double iramo teue-
monts, Sc, IA tho city OF Manchester.
APPFRsON a CO., 2. ", west Broai-ssreet
lot uear Richmond College aud Loo monn-
menL
n. W. BOWE,5P. ", frame dwelling at SOUTH
east corner ~ fiae aud Cumberland streets.
DENOoS, TUPPEk y Co. ~ +. ", improyei
and unimproyed property In Fulton on Los-
ter aud orleans streets.
CHEWING & ROSE, Y. W.. store. with DWELL
log aDOye--il0 east Broad street
GEORGE W. MAYO, 1890 A. NJ, household
furniture, stoves, tools, guns. 2c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

Better secure a home while lots ara so
cheap at River View. Cars are now
running and parties buying homes will
only pay a fare Of five cents into the city.
By calling on II. b. Chafiin x Co. you
can buy beautiful lot. only paying ~
per cent cash and balance in monthly
payments OF $40. River View Is the
only addition TO Richmond with rail-
road OF its own.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
COSTS ne SUNDAY DRINKS.
A Frank Iin-Strcet Bar-keeoer Fined s2o-
Charged with Felony.

Charged WIN rrtony-
Dordu Gividi, the keeper OF bar
room on Franklin street near Fifteenth,
was before the Police Court yesterday
charged with selling liquor on Sunday
last. When his name was called he
pleaded guilty aud paid the fine of $50.
Maggie Gibson was charged with carry
ing concealed weapon-a butcher
knife. Justice Crutchfield fined her $50
and costs. She WAS also fined 50 for
trespassing upon the premises of Lucy
Hall and using abusive language to her.
Reuben Winston tcolored) was charged
with assaulting and wounding John Lee
with a rock. The case WAS continued
until October 25th in order that the re-
suit of Lees injuries might be ascer-
tanned. Leo was present in the court
room. and md q severe cut over his eye.
John Daugerfeld (coloredl was
charged with stealing one sewing.ma-
chine. valued at $40, the property OF NJ.
Dangerfieid. Owing to the absence OF
witnesses the case was continued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
To-NIxht

Peter Mamreoff Won Finkelstein In his
UNIQUE oriental entertainment CITY
Life in Jerusalem" Described and IL
lustrated in costume. General admb-
sion 25 cents reserved seats % cents
extra Members Of the Young Mems
Christian Association admitted free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
and William NJ. Archer; all OF the city

OF klcnnOnu.
The other act of incorporation was TO
the Southern Flour Company, the pur-
poses of which are the conducting OF Q
brokerage and commission business In
all Of its branches, and TO add the busi-
ness of manufacturers. factors, &c. The
stock TO be not less than $4,000 nor
more than 100000. The principal Of
flee shall be in Richmond. The COM
pany can hold real estate, not to exceed
ten acres, in any one city or town. The
officers are G. d. Rand. president W.
NJ. Lewis, vice-president ; c. B. Barbee,
treasurer, and J. S. Lear, secretary.
The directors are the above and j. L.
Davis, all Of whom reside in the city OF
Richmond.
The formation Of this company is a
consolidation OF the Southern Brokerage
and Commission Supply Company and
Rand 4 Barbee, and their business has
been merged into the new corporation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
Pleasing sense

Of health and strength renewed and OF
ease and comfort follows the use OF
Syrup OF Figs, as it acts In harmony
with nature to effectually cleanse the
system when costive or bilious. For sale
in 6oc: and 81 bottles by all leading
druggista
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
look FIRE From A PIPE.
Slight Damage to a Frame Tenement
Hose Carriage Broken.

Hose Carriage Broken.
About twenty minutes past noon yes
terday the frame tenement No. 3O0
Calhoun street, owned and occupied by
John Wallace (colored), was destroyed
by fire. The alarm was sounded rom
Station SO. corner St John aud Coutts
streets. The fire originated from stove
nine running through the roof. The
loss was $3.50 with no insurance.
While responding to the alarm the
axle of the Brook avenue nose carnage
broke. The hose was slightly damaged.
Three men were on the reel at the time.
Tbev were thrown of, but fortunately
were not injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

The revival at Centenary Methodist
church is growing in interest nightly.
The pastor Rev. ". +. Judkins, Is do
ing the greater portion of the preaching.
There have been five conversions since
Sunday, and concern has been manifest
ed by many Others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
Eallnni Winter.

We have the most complete limo OF
Mems Underwear and Furnishings ever
shown in the city. we think. Now is the
time to buy fall and heavy winter weights
CONSTABLE BRorHEas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
The rnoma. c,.e with the Judge.

Colonel Gordon yesterday completed
the argument in the Bette Thomas
Lewis case. The counsel In all spoke
seven days. Judge Leake has the case
under adyisement. and an opinion Is not
expected for several weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

L. Art de Ia Mode and the Young Ia
dies' Journal for November, containing
the latest fall fashions, and all the Fashion
Magazines can be found at n. Leonard's
q0S east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

Many persons are broken down from overworh
or household cares. Rrogus irOn Bitters re-
bulbs tho system Aids digestion, removes eA.
cess of bile, aud cures malaria. rplebiih
tonic for women AMI children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

James River Division. &. q. R,., octo-
Der 18th and 10Th.
Train No. IL, James River Division,
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, leaving
Richmond at 430 Z. ~. will not leave
until $50 L. NJ. on October 18th aud
10th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

Cheap rates TO South Boston 23d and
oath October 1890. East-End Land
Company's sale 800 Valuable Lots.
Help to make a quorum II you don't
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla

Fare refunded TO all purchasers OF
East End Land Company's Lots, South
Boston, October % and "a, 1850.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

BORE THROAT oy couonn furcred to pro-
gress often results IN an ncura0lc throat OF lung
trouble. "BKowS's BRONCHIAL TRocHss giyo
instant relief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

When Dsty Wa Ecs. ". gave hor CassoA
when shs was q Chgd. she srssd for CAstori&
When shs became Niss. she chung " Cass"A
when che bad Children. shs gave them cs<soriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

What is Il that n man cannot keep?
Bad blood aud use A. h. {. Alternative.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
Children Cry for Pitchers CastorIa.

violet, aud Fine Roses
to-day at Hammond's, l07 east Broad
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

Safest lnvestment In virginia.
East.End Land Company's saie OF
Valuable Lots, South Boston, 23d and
oath October, 1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
saf,e.t tInye,tment In Virginia.

Somebody always leads and A. B. c.
Tonic has the lead as spring medicine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.

East-End Land Company. South Bos-
ton. Va, will have their big sale OF Lots
October % and 81, 1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

Violets, ytoiesss Vtoieess
to-day 1t Hammond'A 107 east Broad
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
WANTED MORE TINE.

Mr.. Roosevelt Page called the commit
tees attention to the fact that the delay
in filing north Seventh street had pre-
vented the Southside Line from laying
its track and operating the road. The
charter Of the company requires the
track TO he laid by October 9th and cars
to be running within two months there
after. The City Attorney was instructed
TO prepare the proper resolution by tho
next meeting OF the committee extend
ing the time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

AT THE WATERING PLACES.
In the summer the people all so to the
watering places and in the winter TO toe
South, but 10y then September 22d) they
are all coming home, and their crops are
mp, too
lie concluded by eXhorting the colored
people to continue in their efforts to ele-
vate their condition.
At the end Of his Grafton the speaker
informed his audience that music would
follow, aud pointing TO the musicians
said briefly, Music by the band.
Music CD was then rendered by the band.
DOWNING, PROM NEWPORT.
The Chair introduced George Il.
Downing, OF Newport. II. l., and in
doing so said il afforded him "extra
pleasure" Downing is said TO be worth
$4,000.
The speaker thanked the audience,
but said "tlie compliment was wholly
unexpected" and therefore he could
only mako such remarks - oc-
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23
stories OF Shockin: CrucItics.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 14.-Dispatch-
es received here say that a party of Ar
menians and Druscs attacked ihC bar
racks at Silensia, Syria, and blew up "a
portion of tho buildings. Forty Turkish
soldiers were killed. The Armcnians
then invaded the government building,
Killed the GOvcrnorand robbed the treas
ury of its contents. From there they
proceeded to the prison, which they car
ried by the storm, liberatng all the pris-
OnerS.
VIENNA, Oct. 15.--A dispatch from
Constantinoplo states that the arrests
OF Armenians are still being made, and
that many of those who have been taken
into custody have been shockingly NAL
treated and tortured. Among the other
cruelties to which the prisoners have
been subjected is withholding from
them of all food. They have also been
deprived of sleep.
Persons suspected Of disloyalty are
arrested upon information being lodged
against them by any spy. An Armeni-
an recently arrested for attempting to
murder q priest in the KoOmkaDoOn
quarter of Constantinople was to-day
found dead in his cell. 1t is alleged
That his death was the result of tOrturcs
inflicted upon him.
The officials at Vau, Armenia, are
still burning Turks, and outrages upon
Arminians here are of frequent occur
renee.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23
An ssDidcmic of riinIncGu.

WHEELING, w. Va. Oct. .-rhcro
- a strange opidcmis among the working
girls here. Two weeks ago Miss Mary
Lynch. employed by the West Virginia
Iobaco Company, while working at her
bench was suddenly stricken blind. She
has now partially recovered her sight
Since then several other cases OF IL slmi-
lar nature have been reported. Miss
Lena NlcdcmcYer was wroklng at the
Hobbs Glass Works to-day when sud-
denly she lost all power Of speech and
gradually sunk into unc0nsci0usncss,
and lay for hours like one dead. When
revived it was discovered that she had
been stricken blind. The doctors arc
prescribing quiet and rest, and in most
cases This lrchtment is successful.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23
Burned to Death by Hot Dust.

PITTsBuRG, Oct. 1G.-An accident oc-
Cured at Moorheads, McLane 81 Co.'S,
blast furnace at Soho about 2 o'clock
this afternoon, resulting in seriously in
juring eight workingmen, two fatally.
The men were engaged in drawing coke
from the ovens when the hot dust blew
out, enVolYing the entire party. Ed
most beyond recognition. They are still
living, but will die. Peter lthany, Fred
erlck Baker and four IIungarianS, whose
names could not be learned, were
also badly burned. The injured were re-
moved to tho homeopathic Hospital.
All but the Hughes brothers will likely
recover. The cause of the accident is
not known. There was no serious dam
age to the mill.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23
Ten Miners Blown to Atoms.

SAN FRANCISCO, oct. ga Chroni-
Gle special from San Diego says that
news has been received from the Rosario
gold mine, seventy miles inland from
Mazattan, of a terrible explosion, which
occurred there the latter part Of Scptcm-
Der. An American named McGcc who
came from Napa, CAL, was working
with nine MeXicans in sixty-foot level
near q magazine which contained scvc-
raj hundreds pounds ordynamitc. This
exploded in some way and the ten men
were bclOWn to atoms.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23

WICH IA, KAs., Oct. H.-Thc VIII
lagc of Andalc was strucl; By hurricane
yesterday and suffered great damage.
a large Catholic church was lifted from
its foundation and thrown q distance of
many yards. Lighter building were
tossed about like boxes. Trees were
torn up and tossed through the air.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23
Fiyc Men Blown to Atoms.

BoURaEs, Oct. 10-A terrible oXplo-
sion of mclnitc took place here to-ae'H-
A workman was filling a shell with witt no
compound, when thrSuShs SOME careless
ness it eXploded( with frightful force.
Five men were instantly killed, their
ibed1trs ied1trs literally blown to atoms. Forty
other workmen were injured, some very
seriously.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23
An Insane Printer

MUNICE. Ind, Oct. lO.-Wm. Shumm
printer on the MuniCG Times, laid his
head on the Big -Four track, near Sail
ma this county, and WAS decapitatcd by
Il freight train. He leaves Il widow
and eight children in destitute circum
stances. He WAS made insane by set
ting up thc description Of murdc
case.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23
pi3DOJ and Organs.

y. ". TRUMP, l3l Main street, Co.
lnnhia, >. g., sells Pianos and Organs,
direct 1Toln fHciorY. no agents com
missions. The celebrated Chickcring
Piano. MathuShck Piano, celebrated
for il" clcarnc#% Of tone, liGhtncSs OF
touch and lasting qualities. Mason &
Iiamiin Upright Piano. Sterling Up
right Pianos. fron S322 up. AriOn Piu.
nGS, from $500 nj. Mason &0 lIamlin
Organs, @urpa$@c2 hy none. Sterling
Organs, $50 up. Every instrument;
guaranteed for six years. Wftce'. DAYS
trial, expenses bolh ways, if nn'. salts
fnctOrY. Sold on InStalmnnfn
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23

For Rheumatism, Malaria and Syphil-
is p. p. p. (Prickly, Ash. Poke Root
and Potassium) is the best known rcmc-
dy.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23

READING, Pa, Oct. l0--M,s Emc-
line Iratc was struck by an e.lgnc ON
the East Penn Road. near Temple Sta.
ton, and killed this afternoon. She was
~ years OF age, and was the widow oil
Uriah Tratc of Reading. The woman
had a pet dog with her, and she attcmp.
ted to cross in front Of the engine
She feared that the dog would run under
the engine, and chased him, when he
ran against her. She fell over and the
engine passed over her body.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23

II you feel weak and badly takeP.P..
f., and you will regain your flesh and
strength.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23

III ha MANSION HOUSE HAS
furnisfjed oTy g., rentteti and excellently
pOintmlenio ons - nrst class in its ap-
the So,lth Gu - one ON the best hotels In
most delightful locality n t,n aeaneiliesI ana
offers superior attractionss 70 to us;ty IS;tsry ]!
''''''o '''i'not pe eXcf1elled in any city.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23
ALL THE DETAILS,
TIE FULL STORY OF THE CAPTURE
AND KILLING OF BURROWS.

Ec!nicd by NIr. NIcDufnc and Detective
5ncISsun.-yruth STRANGER than Eictlon--
Tho Body Unidentified.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-10-23

loud cries below, and when he asked who
wanted him. he could get no reply. De-
tcrmined to know who twas that called
ne dressed, taking care oput his pistol, a
Smith u Wesson doublc-astion, of
32-calibert, in his pocket.
A moment later he appeared at the
entrance. When lie opened the door and
stepped out, Burrows Instantly covered
him with two pistols, saying: GIVE me
my money,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-04-17

Lone Willow lodge was organized re-
Gently in district % and the following
are the officers:
President-William Allison.
NicePresident-A. H. Beeber.
Secretary-Frank Cook.
Treasurer-Frank Sollepberger.
Lecturer-Willam Ferris.
Stcward-Frank Ellis.
Asst. Steward-Ernest Ketchum.
Door Keeper-William Ferris.
Chaplain-J. c. Ellis.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-04-17
BESDTHING HE EVER SAW.

The fo wing is an extract from let
ter written by Mr. d. A. Reynolds. ed
itor and proprietor of the Hercld. Lyons,
Mich, under date of January 18th. 1890:
you will observe that have given your
advertisement position on the first page
of the add while other PROPRIETARY
medicines have had to take the run of the
paper. The reason for doing this is, that
upon receiving your copy a number OF
cures effected seemed similar to that of
which my little son was suffering, case
of blood poison, or irritable sores break
ing out all over his body. To-day he is
entirely free from disease, and one bottle
of Swift's Specific Is. S. s. did the work.
Now this is the reason for giving you the
position as l consider Swift's Specific Is.
S. S. the best medicine | ever saw.
wish you unlimited success in your bust.
ness"
The above is a sample of letters which
are coming to us all the time. S. S. S. is
nearer infallible than any remedy made,
and has probably done more good than
any medicine known to mankind. W.
will mail treatise of blood and skin dis
cases to all vino will send their address
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-04-17
Otterbourne Mewings.

Everyone is so busy with the spring
work that it is hard to get items of in
terest to your readers.
Fall wheat is damaged much more than
we expected. If we get BALI crop we
will be very well satisfied from the pres
ent appearance. Spring grain that was
drilled or plowed in is looking well.
Prairie fires have done considerable
damage n these. parts.
Miss Kate Ketchum has school west
OF Colby.
Mrs. McWhinney has returned to
Thomas county. and is living with her
brother i. \. Hitchcock.
John Meyer. j. [. Winslow. Joe.
Daniels, Jas. II. Fort, l.. n. Hitchcock
and James Conner were in Oberlin last
week.
Sam Young has sold his stock, nipple
mcntS. etc, to Harry Marshall; house
hold goods to Mr.. Jensen. We cannot
See what an old bachelor will do with so
much good household furniture Perhaps
he is going to get Ry an. En-.
Sam Young and family go to Old Kent.
this week Ne regret very much to have
anv family move from our county, just
as they ret acquainted and get their
farms i'm shape to raise crops upon. We
wish them success and prosperity in their
future home.
Miss Nettie Gilmore has left the neigh
borhood for another term of school.
Will someone tell why the republican
Congressional committee calls the con
vention during the spring, when they
know that the farmers are as busy as
they can be with their corn? Why Sc
many conventions when it could be ar
ranged to call one that would do all the
work as to selecting delegates to state
congressional and county conventions?
The late snow and rain has done mucl
toward helping all kinds of grain ant
the ground is now in fine condition fol
blowing. SIG PEGG.