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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23

Mildred was seated with her mamma on
the deck of the steamer She was watch
ing the revolving light in the lighthouse
with its flashing intervals.
Mamma, what is that" she asked
The lighthouse lamp, my dear"
"Who lights it,
'The lighthouse keeper"
with matches?" asked Mildred.
81 suppose so, replied mamma.
"Well, all I've got to say" commented
Mildred, sis that he wastes a good many
matches "-Harper's Young People.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
4 negro and his wife. both well dresset

\ negro and his wife, both well dressed
and both as black az chunks of anthS.cite
coal, boarded a crowded car in Cincinnati
the other night. The man stood on the
platform; his wife found a seat inside. The
conductor came for the fares. "I'll pay for
two" the black man said, myself and the
lady in the car" THE colored womanT
the conductor politely asked. "No," was
the surprising answer; 1.-THE negress who
sits on the right hand side"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
J0SKE BROTHERS
CARPETS AND MATTINCS,
We fhave been SO busy Beautying Homes that delay
has ensued in calling the peoples attention the Handsome
Array of recent arrivals OF
Carpets, Mattings,
Lino|eum, Etc.
Containing good many inducements, Simply Unmatched.

Containing good many Inducements Simply
By buying direct from several of the largest Manu-
facturer lin Eastern States enables equip ourselves
with the choicest of patterns that personal selection from
Mutitudinous Variety affords.
We have kept awake to the tastes that to uxu
ry and the many combinations and ideas in Straw
designers so busy producing last Winter that
well represented in this seasons mportaons of Mattpgs,
You will go long ways before you find large
assortment of Window Shades that will bear fitting
resemblance to the Opaque and Holland shades just introduce
ed by AS with everything else, do nothing by
halves, aordng further scope of demonstrating
business policy lead rather than be led by competition No
trouble show goods Facilities for laying Floor Coverings
or hanging Curtains on short notice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
FOR ONLY A SHORT TIME,

Have for sale two pieces of fine bust
ness property on Washington square.
Buy quick before prices 60 up. Jno. T.
HambletOn e. Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
.BAGER I MOTHS.
13 N. Alamo and 2 Losoya SITS.
chsa"est FURNITURE House
In Texas.

Antonio has been booming destined
metropolis
the line
time and have believe that business will
toncease we have added the
properly display the
moth stock route full line Furniture entirely
be where cordially
spec After the arrival fall safely
assortment will be fully any
North and East We advancing with
will the public
profitable business Give call You
a courteous on our
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT

of fine diamonds, watches and jewelry ia
Texas can be seen at ROuvant'S Diamond
Palace.
Free Visiting Cards. How to
scTiptiOn agent, Of the DAILY L1GHT.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

The report of the state Treasurer.
which We publish this morning, will be
read with interest by all the citizens of
Maine. 1t Ia An able and concise state
ment OF the states financial condition.
The proof OF Malne's strong standing in
the financial circles of the country.
which It presents, will he read with
pride by all our citizens. The report
shows that the great war debt of the
State, which. by the assumption act of
1854, Included the war debts of H.. cities
and towns, and amounted to 100 900
With Interest payable semi-annuallv At
six per cent, has been reduced to 81
7ts, 800. This, az shown by the treasur-
ers report, WAS refunded during the past
year, with bonds bearing interest at on
ly three per cent. This is certainly one
Of the test State loans ever negotiated in
this country. Not only was the State debt
placed at this remarkably low rate OF
interest, but the new bonds we're sold at
. good premium. The credit for this
10 largely due to the good judgment
shown by treasurer Real in taking ad.
vantage of "A favorable condition in the
money market to dispose of them, sew
eral months before the maturity of the
old bonds. The whole matter WAS
handled with much financial skill aud
wisdom. 1t will merit aud receive the
warm commentator of the people of the
State.
The report IL model Of conciseness
asd plain statement. IL shows that the
1nanciAl interests OF Maine are In good
AAnds, and that its reputation for
promptly meeting its money obligations
b Of the very highest character
Notwithstanding the new Insane Asy-
lam buildings at Augusta, the site for II
new asylum at Bangor, and the State
House enlargement-matters outside the
usual Unsupported for by the last leg
islature to meet the needs OF the time,
the States financial outlook is excellent.
With the considerable increase which
will undoubtedly be made in the next
valuation, and the siao, 600 which will
b returned to the state by the direct
tax bill that recently passed the United
States Senate aud will, doubtless become
Law, all future obligations can be easily
met, AMI the people of the state may
reasonably look forward to still further
1AcreAae In the hurdans nf taxafinn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
notice.!

AUGUSTA, Me Jan %. 1890.
We have this day sold the Real Estate,
Personal Property and Good Will Of our
business belonging to the Augusta Beef Co.
to Messrs. G. F. & +. C. Swift.
To our customers we highly recommend
them, and trust you will still continue to
trade with them.
Yours respectfully,
q. A. CoNY,
HORACE CoNY,
JAMES E. FULLER,
F. w. SIMMONS,
We have this day purchased the Real Es-
tate and Personal Property Of Messrs.
g A. Cony. Horace Cony, James Z Full
Ter, F. W. Simmons, comprising the Au-
gus'a Beef Co.
We will continue the Wholesale Branch
Of the business under the name Of the Au-
Rusta Beef Co, and shall discontinue the
Retail Department. We shall carry full
line of Swift's Chicago Dressed Beef, Nut
ton. Lamb and Pork.
We respectfully solicit the patronage Of
the trade.
Yours respectfully.
@. F. & E. c. SwIFr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
MAINE GOSSIP.

The cheering news that many of the
Bangor rum sellers are giving up the bus
lnsss. and that the liquor traffic is rapidly
bong broken up in that city will gladden.
~ hearts Of the friends Of temperance all
ever the State. II 10 pretty substantial
Deoof that when officers and citizens unite
10 enforcing the prohibitory Law. the liquor
0a0c must goto the wall. Whatever NAV
- aversed to the contrary Maine is
. stronge temperance State. Her
eitssus have on many occasions given most
emphatic proof Of their belief in prohibi-
9sa. They will everywhere heartily ap-
Dland the magnificent fight which the TEN.
psrancs people of Bangor are engaged in,
aAd will hail With JOY and satisfaction these
evidences Of victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
MESSENGERS NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF or kennel
BEG COUNTY, STATE OF MAINE, kENNE
REC S., Jan. 80, A. ID. 1880.
THis u To CIV. NOTICE, That on the 30th day
Of January, A. d., 1890, Il warrant In insolvency
was issued out of the Court Of Insolvency for said
county of kennebec, against the estate OF bner C.
Jewett adjudged to be an lnsolvent debtor, on
petition Of lid d. btor, which petition filed
the SOth day of January. A. ID. 1880 to which date
interest on claims Ia TO be computed; that the
payment Of any debts to or by said debtor. and
the transfer and delivery of any property by him
are forbidden by law, that a meeting Of the cred.
choose one or more assiguees Of the estate, will
be bel at Court Of Insoi, eney to be holden at
Probate Court room, In Augusta. on the 10th day
of February, A. D. lss0, at two O'Clock In the II
ternoou.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. WIN H. LIBBY Depofy Sheriff
As Messenger Of the Cour; of Insolvency for said
County OF kenRebec. feblAsd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

CEALED PROPOSALS. will be received at the
- Office OF the supervising Architect, Treasury
Department, Washington, D. c., until O'Clock
P. NJ, en- the 24'h day Of February, 1890, for fur
nishing and putting In rlsee complete one Hy.
G Th prn, Aent , ms ~, ne'o1nr ramp
in the United States Past office. Court House
etc, building at AUGUSTA MAINE. In accordance
with the drawings and specific alton. copies Of
which may be haf on application at this once or
the office of the supertnie ndent- Each bid mast
be accompanied b. = certified check for tioo.
Tn. Department " II reject all bids received af.
which DO NO, comply strictly with all the re
qufre neuts Of this invitation
JAS. II wrspRiN, Supervising Architect.
January 18th. 1890. febIdeo16t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

The Democrats Ia the National House
Of Representatives do not appear 10 have
comprehended the fact "A get that they
are no longer In the majority there.
They appear to think that they can con
sinue TO run matters just about a. they
did before the people Of the county gave
the control Of its affairs into the han ia
Of their political opponents. it !. sad
misapprehension for them to labor
under, but Speaker Reed ia rapidly and
hndly relieving them II 1t. IA soon
- they awake To the realization that
lhsy are no longer ia control OF aiiaif-
and that this Ia still Fl government Of
msjorities, the business Of tn, country
will proceed In an orderly and straight
the theory Of minority rule popular
one with people who believe in rep
reseptative government and the control
of msjorities. The full account u she
exciting scenes OF Friday, which ia pub
nshed In this morning. journal, Will
show to what an extent the old south
srn Bourbon spirit can carry men.
The report ia that the hotel keepers,
upon whose tender mercie- the pa,4en-
gers, laid up by the big snow blockade,
o. the Central Pacific, were east
took occasion to charge extortipnate
prices even going so far IA to demand
o. 90 per quart for milk II II cir Gus
TONERS had refused to pay these prices
~ are inclined to believe that there
would be found no courts in the Golden
State 10 compel them to shylocks who
their fellow men to sponge them should
b. made an example OF When Phil
~ II. Sheridan was placed 10
command Of the smoking ruins
VI Chicago after the great nre, he
found hotel, which by -otne chance
had escaped the flames, whose proprie
tor had taken advantage of the homeless
condition OF those about him to charge
eItortionate prices This coming To
Sheridan's attention. he rode TO the
House and inquired OF the proprietor
how much he charged per day
Eight dollars was the reply
"iIew much did you ask before the
1rey'
"rwo do lara"
"well." replied Sheridan, "I'Il run this
hotel for while, aud my price will he
two dollars Il day" and he was IA good
~ his word
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

A gentleman who has just returned from
trip to the numbering regions in the north
great deal of sickness among the woods-
men. many of whom have been disabled in
camp, while others have returned to their
homes to recover from the effects Of the
influenza In one camp nearly the whole
crew was sick at the same time for few
days which fact retarded work consider
ably. As general thing, however. the
men are recovering and getting back to
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
GAYS MACHINES

have been distributed within the past six
months.
The North American Photograph Com
pany owns all of the machines, and they
are leased to the sub-Companies At . rental
of 500 year for each one, aud the sub
Companies in turn lease them at $40 .
year to the public, and are required to keep
the machines In good order. In addition to
the rental. the terms of the contract with
the sub Companies insure to the Parent
Company a considerable profit in the fur
nishing of supplies necessary for the OPP
Grafton of the machines. The experience
of this Company indicates that this may
reach All average of $40 q machine for
each year.
Over one hundred of them are already
being used in the Government Departments
and by prominent United States officials in
Washington.
Deliveries from the manufacturers are
now averaging sixty machines per day.
The Company has already paid . divi-
dend of three per cent, semi annual in Au-
gust last. To absolutely insure the pay
ment of dividends on the stock sold under
this subscription during the period Of de-
velopmeGt we have arranged to have de-
posted six dollars So per share in the
State Trust Company of New York City,
to meet the August, 1890. and February,
1891, dividends, which dividends will be
secured to the owners of stock sold under
this subscription by stamped agreement
on each certificate. Stock subscribed for
under this offering will not be entitled to
the February, 1890. dividend.
There are already in the Treasury ST.
400 900 par value of stocks of local COM
panies, and an additional amount of g.
l00. 900 of these subsidiary stocks are put
in trust, to be delivered to the Parent Com
pany in five years.
The financial statement of the Company
shows a surplus of cash and cash assets Of
S6ls 600.
Six thousand shares of the North Ameri-
can Phnnogra~h Co = .sooh hae boon placed
in the hands of Trustees for the benefit Of
the Company.
The Canadian Phonograph rights when
sold will add considerably to the assets of
the Company.
We shall be pleased to furnish upon ap-
plication-
A verified statement of the financial con-
ditior of the Company;
The opinion of eminent Counsel A. to
validity of patents and essential contracts {;
The fullest testimony of its commercial
value by business houses using the ma
chimes;
An opportunity to see the practical work
ing of the Photograph and Graphophone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

Ths employment Of revenue cutter
u carry mails which the regular pas.en
Res steamers refused To take At the prices
sHsred. suggests new way of making
S1Y navy useful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

The new boilers for the State House Ar
rived yesterday afternoon. They are hori-
zontal boilers, l6 feet by 20 inches and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
Local Notices.
To Our CustomerS.

Remember that the Domestic Bakery
team goes over its u'usl route every Sun
day morning Don't be mistaken by other
teams, but watch for the Domestic. IL
always on time. Our )ods will be found
on sale in Haliowell at C. A. Coles gro
Gerry store. AUsr.S RoBBrss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

The ans~ating by the Democratic
legislature, Of samson who "a. elected
Ljeutspant Governor Of Ohio, Wa one
Of the rotteoe.t pieces Of bare faced
political fraud which ever occurred 10
this country. II was 30 be expected,
however. After that legislature elected
Calvin r. Brce 10 the unitcd states
Senate the country was convinced 1t WIS
capable Of doing most anything that
party ends or boodie Inducements might
oaif for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

The past month hss been the busiest at
Augusta freight station of any in the his.
tory of the road. About Sl9 900 have been
collected in freight receipts a, the Augusta
station for the month of January. This
does not represent all the business transact
ed as all the collections for the month have
not been made as yet. There have been
larger amounts of cotton and corn during
the month than ever before. The cotton
came on so fast that at one time there were
ten carloads waiting to be unlosded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

Thanks 70 SPEAKER Reed and his sup
pssters majority Of the people ehossn
Representatives will be permitted 10 do
the peoples business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

Mr.. Guy Turner's attending physicians
held a consultation yesterday regard.
log the removal of the bullet. 1t wa
decided that the operation should not be
performed Mr.. Turner passed q very
comfortable day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

A Nasal Injector free With each bottle Of
shiloh's Cstarrh Remedy. Price 20 cent.
For sale 1t c. B. Aurphy's.
July 92d& wchvky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

There viii be a meeting of the kennebee
Bar in the Library at the Court House At
2 o'clock this afternoon TO take appropriate
action respecting the decease Of Hon. 10.
renzo Clay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

large number of Bowdoin students went
through to Bangor on the afternoon train
yesterday to attend the fu leral of Henry p
Godfrey of that city who died at Bowdoin
Thursday. Sixteen of the students will be
in attendance at the funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

The following officers were installed at
the last meeting of Calanthe Lodge, X. of
p: Weston Lewis, C. c.; W. s. NAL
colin, V. c.; j. NJ. Arnold p; J. +.
Libbey. X II. s; A. J. Lovejoy. M. f.;
G. Z. Messer, NJ. E F. L. Benn. NJ. q,
A j. K. Thompson. l. G.; IL. II. Kelton,
O.G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

All the teams driving over the bridge now
pass on the lower side of the EAST end. the
workmen now being engaged in filling Up
tle upper half of the roadway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

Yes, he had Ter grip and it settled in
ammonia remarked an out-of.town lady
par, hiser in one Of Augusta stores ye,.
terdsy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
Ssily Senatbet youruxI.
Aeo0SIA. SA1U luAY. FED. I, 1880.
NOTICE.:

STATE or NAME.
vALEATgDs CDNNisstos,
Asgaga. January ~, t>sc. J
A nsPssDs destr1ne 20 h. heard before RE
Ce0n1ssSso up1s the vaisafIen Of railroad sas
~ WpDA Desepvfy. and the property o. eotton,
OoG3s0 sa1 cher nsasfaetursFs Ia thss STATE ssn
0sss 49, Cos04ssios for that pssrSss In The
oooofs ehs06~g ~ Asgafs. On any esiay DAY
= Bst$usvv aft the fifteenth. CorrssyosSs nee
b sslls1se1 70 o. as-ss sm~nss for hssrisSs.
3. =. PAkrKfDoE, Committee
b. {. FALsEE, %
HEsoLAs yE.srsDss. Hsaisr.
Aunn41ef
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

ated white soap cannot be made for Ave
cents a bar any more than granulsted sugar
can be made for five cents pound. There
fore avoid the inferior limitations and get
the genuine Brussels soap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

The recruiting office for the station here
is to be in the Public Building, temporarily
at least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

What . Baltimore confectioner says: I've
had rheumatism in my arm for SIX months,
and Salvation Oil made an entire cure Of it.
after using less than one bottle.
VIZ. ScHELLHAs, il. Baltic, Nd.
DR.. Bull's Cough Syrup 10 staple arti-
Gle in the market. The people 6nd It in
dispensable. and will mot be without IL 1t
any price. Only costa Is cents.
febldAw l.folrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
NOTICE..

The members Of the Kennebec Bar are request
ed to meet in the Library Of the Court House Set.
urday February Isl, 1870, 1t O'Clock p. II. 10
take Appropriate sction with respect to the de-
cease OF our brother Lorenzo Clay, o. Gardipes.
Per order Of the SEcRErARY.
febldit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

Fifteen Dollars reward to anyone Who
will locate the boiler which vas carried on
Of the West Pier during the high water OF
October.
esaeodk l. D. eGA1SA1AS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

I like my wife to use Possoni's Complies.
Ion Powder because is improves her looks
and 70 - fragrant - violsn. jsaSedlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
9ocol 21toiicrs.

Rsbbits were displayed In the markets
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

Several of the employees of the Saco
Water Power Company, who are putting up
thefw machinery at the Edwards mill
have nearly completed their tasks. Others
will remain for several months. The
machinery for the ring spinning will all be
up 10 about three weeks. The setting up
of the fly frames under the direction Of Mr..
Eugene Remick is nearly done, there being
only six more to be put up. twill take
about four months in all to put in the
mule spinning machinery and it is expected
the work will be finished in April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

~Physicisn's prescriptions are care
fully compounded at Kinsman's Drug Store,
corner of Bridge and Water streets. a. mod
crate prices. jsn20deodu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
Dressmaktng.

Mrs. A. z. Barnes can be found At her
rooms, second door north Free Baptist
church, State street, where she 10 prepared
to give satisfaction TO all desiring dfess
making done. nov22dlsvu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

the g. A. X. boys Of Maine the prepara-
tons being made bespeak a most cordial
one. Indications are that 1t will be the
largest encampment and the most hospif'
able reception in the Grand Army annals
Of Maine. BY order Of the Department
Commander the following officers have
been selected by the local post Officer OF
the Day, Capt. Thomas CLARK; Officer OF
the Guard. Charles NJ. Carter; Sentinsls,
Burnhsm Holmes, Charles w. Weymouth,
Charles II. Frost. Charles II. Davis, james
Britt and Andrew J. Nichols. These
serve throughout the encsmpment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01

! The public debt maturing during the year
| 1889, ~ss refunded under Chapter sos Of
the Public Laws of 1889, authorizing the
! Treasurer of State to issue bonds at the rate
Of three per cent per annum. Under this
act the Treasurer advertised for bids by ad-
refreshments issued March Is, 1889. and
! published in the daily papers of Maine,
Massachusetts and New York, copies of
~hich we're also sent to all the leading
bsukers and brokers throughout New Eas-
| and and the Middle States.
MaISE's THREE PER CENT. Bosps SELL
FOR PRENIuN.
Simon Borg & Co. of New York. bav.
\ ng bid for all the bonds including both
the June and October issues, and the rate
offered being a. high a. that bid BY other
parties on portion Of the loan oniy. their
bid was considered the most advantageous
to the State and 4 contract was closed with
| them at 1854 for the issue bearing date of
June /. 1889. and 1903 for the issue bear
ing date of October l, 1889. the State to
deliver to them 20 many registered certi-
fcstes as would cancel that portion Of the
old debt not otherwise provided for.
SPEcIAL BONDS Issuxp.
The Maine State College Of Agriculture
and the Mechanic Arts held State Of Maine
bonds aggrt eating ell6 800 90 Of the old
debt. divided - follows:
Registered bona due June 1, ,sp. Al 90 On
Coupon bond due jane l, isse 500 %
Registered bcnt due October l, 1850. 1900 %
Conpon bouds dine October I, sseo, 800 %
REGISTERED DO I'd due August 10. iseo, $4,000 70
Registered bond due March /, issN 3.0ee 90
oinSs .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-01
4. BELL and SUMNER
FAINTER.

Having control of both Photograph and
Grsphophone. the Company comprises
within itself every practical device for re-
cordiDg and perpetuating human speech,
and thus all patent litigation IS aroided.
The North American Phonograph Co. 10
the Parent Company, and hs. caused to be
organized Sub Companies in different psrts
of the country, and through these agencies