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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

The man who Is overdressed Is sure 70 attract
attention, but not the kind OF attention that
Is usually considered desirable. Ladies'
have sound judgment In the matter OF
attire and that which proyokes their
approval is pretty sure to BIO about right.
No level-headed man goes to extremes in the
care which he bestows on his apparel, but every
sensible man takes care to avoid extremes in the
other direction. 1t Is certainly some satisfaction
TO know that you have made q choice which
gratines others taste as wen as your own and
this Is satisfaction which you viii be assured Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

FOX NV lbhAs ... rf-r.uA
Steamers leave Richmond " hl t.,l 90
and FRIDAY az 5 7. NJ. Nantes w.
hour before sailing time. A., pttu11i
Steamers leave New YORK y, ,yIsR
EVERY WEDNESDAY and SAi W - 3. -
NJ, arriving Ia Richmond NONSH'
DAY MORNINGS. ....,,.,-r,s,,L
Passenger accommodation uu,-.t-l,sy
Cabin fair % New YORK va 90
route dncludiug meals ani ts' '.,s tar.
Roanc-trip tickets, limited W 'n''N ~ "
after dato OF Issue. ,..,.'.''''''''' 0E
Steerage. with suhcistence. ''.'''''' "
steerage, without Subsistence. 80, A.
Cabin fare via Chesapeake aud V'4'' 10 Z"
Way. .....-..ss.sss - -.,.s.r1ry 81,
Cabin fare VIA Richmond and Pe'e'''- 10 y
Tickets can DO obtained al y Ohi5 ~
QOi Main street; ChesapeaAe - .,i a ~,
Richmor.d and Petersburg depo.S 81 Wbsh
pany's oficcs, 1901 Main s'Es'" -,
kockett& "a hills q 49,
Frelght forwarded and through .''D
issued Tor points beyond Nes
Froights received daily 0nth =. -, NONDAiS
passenQers leaving Richmond ~ ssipsD AVS. AZ
TUESDAfS. WEDNESDAYS, Inv 10 Oaio -,
SATURDAYS BY the Cnesapes.AA'Sso ii N. AL =,
way (r,a Ne9pors Novsl Al BY, l..ms JAZZ
Richmond and Petersburg feiltes, Al NVs'
al l2:l0 r. H., vii mako eotllls sts,.
FOi.K Win stesmr. leaving those Ana
GEOR0E w. ALLEN 4 ", ,,,es.,l, aai
No 1901 szin ~ >. ~ ~ xspA
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

Eric B,1gbteyes BY II. RIDER HAGGARD, au-
thor Of King Solomon's Mines" She"
ALLAN Quartermain," etc, with numer;
Gus illustrations by LANcELoT SPEED and
an introduction especially prepared for
this authorized edition. United States
Book Company, successors to John w.
Lowell Company. Price 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12

Il, strange how little boys mothers
Can md out all as they do.
Elia..gw does anything naughty
u-slr, anything that's not true.
I...'U look M you just for a moment.
TT. rogr heart in your bosom swells,
And then they know all about it
For little bird tells.
Sow. where the bird comes from,
p-wA.-e Tue little bird goes,
Eae'- covered with beautiful plumaCe,
og a.a.s lis the king of crows:
has Voice is as hoar~e as "A ravens
G7e.sr a- the ringing bells,
Ial1N '.'. brat this am sure of
IL u't,. bird tells,
Tie moment gou think a thinrwicked,
Tue r Usuc you do a thing bad,
Uraa-rE. ug ,Iilen, or hateful,
GEE ugly, or stupid, or mad:
v-'-1-" 20 dear brother or sister
That instant your sentence he knells,
ALL o." whole TO mamma in n minute
luot little bird tells!
lumr7 be in the depths of the closet,
Where nobody sees n mouse:
lLl may be- al. alone in a cellar,
i9- i--y be- on the top OF a house:
a.. Wa} pe IN the dark and the silence,
VT our 10 the woods and the dells-
N'mtier. Wherever it happens.
The little bird tells!
ana The only contrivance to stop him
q is ji.t 10 be sure what to say
sure "i your facts and your fancies,
r, sure oi your work and your play;
-, honest, be brave, and be kindly,
bs gentle and loving as well.
AM iL-H yol can laugh at the stories
Tie little birds tell! ~
Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
f.1ye5<-..Ss.af,<ks
eNY5VN5}C3t2~N)
Wal LIABLE IOH'
o,,,ined the Beautiful

oht,ined the Beautiful
ron m rial known as Tortoise s a"d 90,
Mafsr'' .,r,les inbabit the sea ana can
Tie true t .,td from allied species by the
iistin El'7II, ors which are much eiong-
4 RI OF ,He s..,sd enabling them TO swim
e. 81, .-s,t ea-e These reP ;a ~ the sea
b sISa' whole of their tune ID sne s sea.
=: the M :a.. ashore. except for the pur,
l1n conn., COM, .beir eggs. Rev. ). u. w ood
raoi .ay ' 'I7 DAYS from which our cut
re, u u' '.,v ,ba following interesting in
prnaiionl . a., Green turtle is found on the
The COM quinn W.-t Indies. The usual mode
bCrss o' W. IL. bv watching II 90 ashore,
I n?,H''-.7 hing II on its back by levers
ri ils1 ,nry-r dexterousiy beneath 1t:
'ticl ". &c j, required in the art OF
l1eA p..rirc for the reptiles are very
lr'.s - .r-oug. and when they take
ea'E VEIL of seward with wondrous
l'fiD s ling The sand and stones behind
pee" nh .nch force thatthe hunters are
BEN ,-i minded before they can secure
ssi' 's. r,,yqble species is the hawksbill
4 .'-- rt f.rba creature from which IS
pr. ,a. beautiful material so familiar
t'i-.r, .-, ,are Of tortoise shell" In
rae' .- ,r- thirteen plates Of the cara
Is III ,ITir.c,ed backward, and overlap
'c1 ID. Like the tiles of a roof, as may
.s- o.-' in the figure. These plates, or
's51 r.. rbev are termed, are separated
''., incl. Ir placing the turtle with
q Ut. y .5-vrvqrd over clear fire. The
-. rBe attachment OF the plates
(, enable, them to be removed. The
~ +. then replaced in the sea, where,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
a Difference in Tastes.

'''N'IoN CLAY dose fibs yo's a
par 5 muffin lax dis
ana chuckling with bliss.
e4'lhSulshed himself in a melon!
os al, me6be you're right"
WWo.'serVed Jonathan Bright,
Put put Tor all you're so KNOWN.
me me dish amt agoin
0olie up reckon, to pier
st. Nicholas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12

,-,ssss of time, n fresh set of scales will
f,-,Irred. In Gel, hes, however, the
/. +, first drcapitated, and then the
,,.s. are removed by placing the animal
4 F-irfr, water When the scales are first
E. from the animal they are rough,
- and unless held 10 the light, give
4 r-.,e indication of the beauty which
4, concealed.
4 The ua1uflcruIe of tortoise shell is a
-- COMPLICATED process. The reader
be familiar with the common tor
/ sell combs These are of equal thick
<....ru.nouJ their length. whereas the
-. from which the combs are made are
g. ia rae middle and diminish in
,-a., toward the edges and points,
N5a14 are could furnish material for
sofrNsse combs. so that if there We're no
bean. Of uniting the plates, such objects
ll nor be made Fortunately, the tor
ss ,l-l. Is am-uHble to the joint influ-
h. " water and heat, so that when well
Fsau-d, any number OF plates can be
r-.,-8 together. and will look rs if they
ere ,,l-.e piece.
Even the ..r'Ir,graps which are cut away
b the carver, are useful, being put aside.
Teamed, placed in moIds and, by the &C
i5a Of powerful press, squeezed into any
le.i-1.
Tai, valuable turtle frequents the warm
y seis, is chief home being in the tropical
Pacific and the inhabitants of the many
sa1t- which stud that ocean make vari-
Us uscs OF lr.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
CHICAGO, Rock Island & Pacific Ry.,

The Direct Route 10 and from Chicago Joliet Ottawa
PEORIA La salle Moline, Rock Island in ILLINOIS;
Davenport, Muscatine, ottuInwa, Oskaloosa, Des
Moines, Winterset, Audubon, Harlan and Council
Bluffs in IOWA; Minneapolis and ST. Paul, in MIN
NESoTA; Watertown a1d Sioux Falls. in DAKOTA I;
Cameron, ST. Joseph and Kansas City, in MISSOURI ;
Omaha, Lincoln, Fairbury and Nelson, in NEBRASKA;
Atohison, Leavenworth Horton, Topeka, Hutchinson.
Wichita Beileville, Abilene, Dodge City, Caldwell in
KANSAS; Kingfisher, FL Reno and Ninco in INDIAN
TERRITORY; Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
in COLORADO. Traverses areas of rich farming
and grazing lands aoring the best facilities of inter-
communication TO all towns and cities and west
northwest and southwest of Chicago and to Pacific and
transoceanic seaports.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12

II the pursuit OF the goo1 things OF
this world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world,
y pleasures by delightful forethought of
hem. The results obtained from the use
Of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
al claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
uslarial diseaFes. Price. 30 cents, of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
MRS. GRAHAM'S
Face Bleach

Cures the worst cases of Freckles, Sunhurn,
Sailowness, Moth potches, Pimples and ell skin
blem shes. Price 81. 50. Harmless and eff
fective. No sample can he sent. Lacy agents
wanted
TIE DRUGGIST IN this town who first orders
bill o. my prepa atoms will have h name ad
ded to this advert sement.
My preparations for sale, by wholesale
druggists in Chicago and every city west of it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
MIR S. GRAHAM'S
S. GRAHAM'S
Cucumber
and
Elder Flower
Cream

Is not cosmetic n the sense in which ihst term
is popularity used, but permanently beauties. II
creates soft, smooth clear, velve Y skin, and by
daily use gradually makes the complexion several
shades whitar. II is a constant protection from
the effects of sun and wind and prevents sun
burn and fTeCkles, and blr ckheads viii meyer
come Will you use ii. 1t cleanses the face far
better than soap ard water. nOurishes the skin
tissues ana thus prevents the formation OF wrIpk-
les. Ii gives the freshness, cleaners and smooth
ness Of skin that on had when you a little
girl Every lady, young or old, ought TO use it.
a il gives more Youthful Appearance 10 any
lady, and thst per nauently. 1t contains no acid,
powder or a kali, md is as harmless dew snd
a. IouIiShng TO tie skln as dew is to the flower.
Price s 90, az all druggists and hair dressers.
or al Mrs. Gervaise Graham's establishments, IO3
Post street, San Francisco, where she treats Ia
dies for all bemishes Ct the face or figure La
dies at a d stan-e treated by letter. SeId stamp
for her little booK How to be Beautiful.
SAMPLE BOT LIE mailed fir. to any lady on
receipt of 10cents in stamps 10 ray for postage
and plch ing. Lady agents wanted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
An Interesting Census Item.

at the 1 ,,,,as 10 the last census, there are
hpwarS esght time in England and Wales
|nore ts-,s 81 10000 or nearly 1000, 600
Der beina oo6 o shan males, the exact num-
census :, 'y y The total result of the
|the nipbt - england and Wales, taken on
|istencs g, " u Apr April 8, demonstrated the ex-
males sbo ,,SoO' $40 females and l4,o5o. $40
'"'ng the difference just stated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
Two Harvest Kxcurs,op,.

On Tuesdays, Aug. 25 and Sept. 90,
special harvest excursion tickets will be
sold TO points on the Chicago, Milwaukee
6 ST. Paul railway at one and one-third
fare for round Trip.
E D. W. HOLMES, Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12

Accommodation trains leave Rock Island at
600 a. m. and Gas p. IN; arrive al Peoria s AS p.
m. and $3.50 m. cave Peoria eco a m. ..and
: 10 p. m; arrive Rock Island 4:00p. m and 2:05
p. m.
All trains ri daily ex' elt Sunday.
All passe ger trains arrive and depart Union
DEPOT PEG ia.
Free CT air car on Fast Express etv cen Rock
Is ond and Peoria. both direc ions.
Through tickets o all points; baggage checked
through to destination
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12

can recommend Ely Cream Balm to
all sufferers from dry catsrrh from per-
sonsl experience Michael Herr, Phar-
macist, Denver
The record-union., 1891-03-29
For the SUNDAY UNIoE.l
A HELPING HAND.

"A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM"
Here's hand to the one that's discouraged:
The disappointed. the one without hope.
Here's a hand! Step up higherl Leave the
'Iis worth climbing, the rough, rocky slope,
To view when you bnoe reached the summit
A life-work-broad, noble and true.
Here's hand! Cling to your endeavors.
Cling and climb and look up. Hope anew.
You have fallen? Who has not, my brother Z?
Mind your footing as you strive to ascend.
Take q light to your path'-'tis the safe way
And with new strength go on to the end.
Here's a hand to the one that is sorrowful:
The stricken one with bowed head. in tears
Here's a hand Offered kindly; would lead you
Just up there. See the sunlight! All fears
And all heartaches are hushed there
There the poppies blow that lull one to rest
Take my hand. 'lUet me whisper it softly.
Cease thy sobbing. He knows what is best.
His kind hand never viii smite thee
Above what thou'rt able to bear.
Trust His goodness. Look away from your
earth cares
To the peace flowers abloom over there.
Here's a hand to the one that is friendless:
The outcaSt. the one living in shame
Here's hand You are out in the darkness.
You are lost in the night and the rain.
How pitiless fall mems reproaches
Earth'S charity1-how scanty and cold!
Take my hand. PTS "a long way to the right
path.
See the glimmer of light in the fold!
Yes, there's warmth there, and light, love and
peace there,
And forgiveness, clean heart and rest.
Take my hand. Walk the narrow way He'll
keep you.
The lost sheep Jesus bears on his breast.
Here's hand to the one-a life failure
Going down to the river alone,
With nothing but dry leaves, unless thistles
To lay at the foot of His throne.
Here's hand! Can you hear for the waters ?
Too late, you say? You've wasted lifes
day!
How You wish you could live it all over!
'Tis too late. Take my hand. Let us pray
will kneel with you here in the darkness,
In the gathering gloom of the grave.
Place thy hand in the hand of the Savior
You are safe! He has promised to save
LUE. TANNEHILL.
Sacramento, March 26, 1891.
The record-union., 1891-03-29
EFFECTS OF La GRIPPE.
The Dreaded Disease Takes a Strong
Hold on Chicago.

The Dreaded Disease Takes Strong
Hold on Chicago.
CHICAGO, March 2s.-The grippe has
taken fearful hold upon Chicago, and
the fury of the disease is not abating in
the least. If there had been as many
deaths in Chicago during the past month
from smallpox as there have been from
pneumonia and kindred ailments, the
city would be in panic. The deaths re-
ported for the week will be about 900,
against 400 for the same time last year,
probably the largest number ever re-
corded in this city. From the number
OF fatal cases the prevalence OF the sick
ness can best be appreciated, for of those
who are under the care of physicians
only small percentage die. A careful
estimate justifies the statement that
nearly quarter of a million people in
this city are to-day under medical treat
ment. Every branch of business is Grip
pied by the prevailing sickness, and ON
an average of once every twelve minutes
during the week some one in the city has
died. sscq
DIR. j. d. Hammond says with refer
ence to the prevalence of sickness at this
time: THE present epidemic of grippe is
as bad as a season of cholera, so tar as the
number of people affected is concerned.
i iO Pi iCsSIiC SoHuitiOn VI tiHiSS lS likely
to result at any time when the weather
becomes cold and wet after long period
OF unseasonably warm weather. The
officials at the Department of Health say
that the number of deaths reported this
week is without precedent"
PITTsBURG EDITOR VERY Low.
PITTSBURG, March 2S.-Nelson B. Reed,
senior proprietor of the Pittsburg Com
mercidt Gazette, is lying very low with
the grippe. His recovery is doubtful.
The record-union., 1891-03-29
STATE SCHOOL MATTERS.
What Was Done by the State Board OF
Education Yesterday.


Education Yesterday.
The State Board of Education held its
quarterly meeting at the Capitol yester-
day, those present being Governor Mark
ham, State Superintendent Anderson,
Professor More, of Los Angeles, and
Professor Moore, of Chico.
The board granted large number of
life and educational diplomas to teachers.
Mrs. Julia Fay was the only Sacramentan
in the former list, while the latter in
cluded Alice NJ. Perkins and Louisa j.
Conrad, of this city, and Adelia B. Fisher
and B. Hotalling, of Yolo.
The duty of preparing a new set of
rules for the government of the board
was delegated to Superintendent Ander-
son.
w. 81. V. Raymond was unani-
mously elected to continue as editor OF
the State textbooks.
The board directed that 10, 1000 copies of
the work on Physiology and Hygiene be
bound, and like number of copies of
the textbook on Civil Government, for
use in the schools Of the State.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That in accordance with q resolu-
ton passed by the board on February Z, 1887,
the Secretary of the board is hereby directed
Educational Journal that the designation of
the said journal as the official organ of the
department Will terminate at the expiration
of sixty days from the date of said notice.
The matter of selecting an educational
journal was deferred until the June meet
ing, although several applications for that
distinction are already in.
The record-union., 1891-03-29
gagged by J. NJ. Hill for his new Ship

gagged by J. NJ. Hill for his new Ship
Ahoy Company.
After its fourteen weeks in and around
New York, "The Fakir'' has started
across the continent for San Francisco
and Sacramento.
Edna Soaring, very worthy and re-
spectacle young actress, for many years a
member of the Casino Company, died in
New York March 10th.
'sOld Jed Prouty" closes its season May
2lst, to resume it June 10Th, when it goes
straight to the Pacific ,Coasf. The entire
cast will be re-engaged.
Fred. Perkins has been engaged by
Manager A. J. Spencer to write the music
for Nellie McHenry's new play. Each
number is to be entirely original.
Nellie McHenry will play supple
mentary season this spring, for the pur-
pose of trying H. Grafton Donnefly's
new play. 1t will be given with very
large company.
'sThe Dazzler" is having prosperous
season since New York placed the stamp
of approval on it. Lydia Thompson is
as good drawing card as ever she was.
She is to play the Pacific Coast during the
summer.
Stuart Robson will begin his New York
engagement at the Union Square Theater,
on April q. 1.-The Henrietta" )" "Is Mar
riage Failure?" and grand revival of
''She Stoops to Conquer" will be the
principal plays performed.
Robert Graham's pictures are having a
large sale wherever The Sea King Com
pany play. Although Bob disclaims any
intention Of being a professional beauty,
his unique makeup and posturing as
Don Bamboula are deemed worthy of be-
ing preserved by all who witness his per-
fOrmance
The record-union., 1891-03-29
STEEP INTEREST.

A Chndymaker Who Should Turn His
Attention to Money-Lending.
Last evening one Of the young ladies
attached to the Little Tycoon Opera Com
pany went to a restaurant for her supper,
and gave the proprietor-as she supposed
"a silver dollar. 1t happened, however,
to be sort of locket, made by splitting
the coin, and it contained portrait.
The lady did not discover her mistake
at the time, but the proprietor of con-
fectionery store near the theater, who was
standing by and saw what it was, gave
the restaurant-keeper another dollar for
it.
When the lady discovered her loss and
learned where the coin was she applied
for it, but the purchaser refused to sur
render it for less than 81 so. Captain Lee
detailed officer Carroll to go with her to
the candy-maker, but his visit was
equally fruitless, the man refusing to sur
render it unless paid the sum named.
At last accounts the lady had not re-
covered the keepsake. If it was not re-
turned to her before the company de-
parted last night, the proprietor of that
store viii not be apt to sell much of his
candy hereafter to members of the the
atrical profession.
The record-union., 1891-03-29

Weather Bureau to-day issued the fol-
lowing bulletin: The week has been
cloudy, cool and showery. There was
frost on the 24th, but it did no damage.
The ground is very wet, delaying the
spring seeding. Winter wheat has a
good stand and color and promises well.
Peach, almond and apricot buds are
swelling or in bloom. The fruit pros
poets were never better. The backward
spring delays the fruit and insures it
against possible late frost. Warm sun
shine is needed. Grass is growing and
stock in good condition.
The record-union., 1891-03-29
THE FIRST VIOLET.

Thar 1t was !-alittle sassy
Pinch o. blue =
Down amongst the weedy, grassy
Things that spring-time coaxes through,
When the froZe ground Sortuh mellers,
An them towhead crocuS fellers
Winks at you!
Pooties things forme thet grows is
These hyer shy
Triflin' bits O. squintzeyed posies,
Sniffin' at the fur-of sky
Like they said: "You, up thar! you are
Mighty big, but somethin's bluer
When we're by''
When see this first one, hintin'
Spring was round,
Noddin' '.Howdy," plain ez printin',
Down went upon the ground!
Gre't big strappin siX-foot gilly-
Rally looked a little silly,
III be bound!
Curyus what singular feelin'
'Peared to go
Throo me, ez stopped thar, kneelin'
Clost above, that vi'let blowi
Somethin' says, ''ef jest blossom
Bout kin grab your thorts an toss 'em
To and fro
How'd it be Of Higgins darter- i.
Thet thar girl
Thet your mind keeps taggin' arter-
Pooty thing with locks 'et curl
How'd 1t be efsef She would take We
Up fer good ?'' Why, sho it makes me
Fahly whiriI. .a5
Eyes like these blue buds to greet me
Every night?
Little smilin' face to meet me,
Glimpsin' from,a mop o. bright
4eller hair? almost know she
Wouldn't hev me-yit, now oh, she
Mebby-mighti
-Eru Wilder Glasso,,
The record-union., 1891-03-29
BRIEF NOTES.

The river rose to the 19-foot mark yes
terday.
Two special orange trains went east
ward yesterday over the Central Pacific
road.
F. Birdsall has ordered two arc lights
of 200 candle-power each to be placed on
Aeolia Heights, overlooking the pretty
town of Auburn.
Deputy Poll-tax Collector Kripp has
caused the arrest of a Chinaman named
All Chung for refusing to pay his poll-tax
and assaulting the tax gatherer.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany are putting up new telegraph poles
on their line from this city eastward
They have proceeded with the work up
to about Penryn.
There recently died at Idaho Springs,
Col, one John McCuen, a former
Californian. 1t is believed that the de-
ceased has a niece residing in this city,
and the authorities of Idaho Springs de-
sire to communicate with her in regard to
his estate.
AT an early hour yesterday morning a
burglar gained entrance to the store of
Jos. Thieben Crockery Company, at 5lS
street, and stole few dollars in silver
from the till. The employees of the store
have not been able to find the fellows
place of entrance nor exit.
The record-union., 1891-03-29
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.
The Season From Ono to Two Week.
Late in the Northern States.

The Season From Ono to Two Weeks
Late in the Northern States.
WASHINGTON, March 2S.-The weekly
crop bulletin says: The season continues
from one TO two weeks late generally
throughout the Northern States. Farm
work. is greatly retarded on account of
snow and cold weather in the spring wheat
regions, although the general prospects
in the principal grain States are consid-
cred favorable.
The excessive rains in the Ohio Valley.
Tennessee and Illinois have retarded
blowing and planting, but growing crops
and fruit are reported in excellent con-
dition.
Three counties in Illinois report s.the
fly is damaging wheat" but other coun-
ties in the State report favorably.
Indiana and kentucky report grains
and grass in fine condition. aid in Ten
nessee much corn, oats and potatoes are
planted.
Oregon reports the soil very wet and
seeding progressing slowly. Winter
wheat is excellent. Peaches, almonds and
apricots are in bloom.
OUTLOOK IN OREGON.
PORTLAND, March 2S.-The Oregon