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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
METHOD or PROCEDuR RE.


WAsHlNaroa, Jan rs The Democratic
men. beFs VI .na ways and mes1s committee
today con n'erred ag-in st some iebgth Vn tie
method Of procedure to be pursusd in pre-.
-entali IN of tariff reform bills TO the House.
rte pnIg re.ut srfivpd a, ~as that the
committee should proceed cAu'iOusiy in
the presentations of bill, aud thai
all possible evidences "a 20 the eff, CT
Of : sting lesi.lsrion ard PROBABLE effect
f The proposed legislation should be duiy
consiiered before insi action Of tbt
Democratic ms ,rity should be deteimlt =
ed as to Tire various bills IN be reported.
No vote vas taken and no attempt made 10
reach an agreement with reference e
suscying the clauses Of the Mckinley scI
N detail or on one general messuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
FEARFUL OF DANGER
The Warden Family Threatened Search
for the Unknown william.

HANOVER, n. p. Jan 2s The fsmoss
Warden barns were thoroughly ueaed
this afternoon by sbonr 10 COLI &c ,tu1ents
under The direction of Prn'es-t- G. II.
Pessee, with some expects ti9n cf fading
man hsieved by the Wsrdens TO BE-
lurking ihtressours, ~i'h iEters 70 90 the M
harm. The family have received several
Anonymous le:ttss. declaring the in enton
Of the vfiter 10 lske the lives OF the neiH-
bers Of the family uusecg Uatsble noises
1t nj. HI were heard s-ruud tne barn: cows
have pesn MIXED AMI strange tracks seea in
the snow around the buigdii q fhess
f.ct led: to the belief n 81 i1tlu Ter,
sud this belief v.s hs:s h'eGsd d ,
.bGu. two weeks $50, . hen strange nsn
vas discovered in 8 dark p,sag' ray Of
the barn. He dsshsd qu.esly Gus 81 dsors,
Nd mex. m'rninx the useks we're followed
SINE distance, bat were lest in tie bishsay.
Ia he hunt every po.sib e bidic place vss
gone into, and sharply pointed iron rods
we're repeatedly thrust into the big hay
mows, tus noihIn2 vas foaId
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
HEAVY DAMAGES
Wanted by the Two Men Injured on Rail-
road at FoxcrOft.

FoxCRoFr, Jan 2S -Leiis II. Ryder
and Wslter C Smith, the two youog men
WHO were run over at the Foxcrofs station
By the evening train over the Maine Gen.
trail Railroad last November. hsve sued the
company. Mr.. Smith lost one leg and re :
cetved severe injuries on the other leg.
Mr.. Ryder was il jursd on the spine. Henry
Hudson Of Guilford and Frank E.. Guern.
sey Of Dover, their attorneys, have recently
brought sctious sgsinss the Maine Central
R.ihosd company in their behalf, clsim-
$40, COO damage in each case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
Is Pounds of Blood

I. about the qua 1ti;y nstufe sllovs to an
ad nj; per.oa. Ii isef TIE utmost impor.
lar ce that tie blood sheu be kept - pure
.. possible. By its yeISsfksele ou.e. Of
ecrofula, salk rheum, e,c-. Hoods Sarsa-
psriiia las proven ils claim 70 be the best
blocd purifier.
Fo, . genetsl family cs'hs-tic We coz
fdeptly recommend H5eds Pills. They
thou.d be II evsrg BONE nas6ic.ns chsss. y
c&wfoi1m lyt hd&v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
DAIRY CONVENTION.
Premiums Awarded and Who Got Them
Thursdays Addresses.

AUBURN. Jan. Is At the dairy con-
veption this afternoon, o. Winslow Of 81.
Albans spck on "Hcme Grain Products
for the Dairy Gov He was followed
by Thomas Dsggett on Growing 9
Corn aud Disposiug of the Crop
Preminm', both first and special, sod
ar,t std premium. silver sci
sefe ssatded Mrs c. +. Moore. Win
tlr.p; secnnd special wa. divided between
Villas Cobb and Mr'. NJ l. Robbins o.
Winthrop; sec nd bosid premium Was
vldet oetve vesu John l.. Howe, Greene and
Mrs NJ l. Robbins, Winthrop; third
NJ ard premium was divided between b.
* F II Briggs, Aub lrn ard Mrs, A. W
8achelieg, East Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
YARD WAS "YARDED"
For Helping Marsh Steal Keystone
Bank Funds.

PHILADELrHIA Jan 70 Hen'y II. Yard,
~hO gained considerable nOIOri.ty few
morths sgp, ring to his association win
John Bsrd,iey ard Gideon W. Marsh II
The lootng of the Key-tone Bank, WAS .r'
rested this morning Yard is charged with
aiding and abetliqg Gideon ". Marsh, the
tugilive ex-pr' dens Of the Keystone
Nsuolsi Bank, in the misapproprsgiouo Of
the iopds - tie bsus. The slnD abt In
vDlvtd IA So 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
FLINT GLASS FACTORIES
At PitisburG Closing on Account Of the
Trouble With Employees.

TIIIsBuRG. Pa, Jsn. 2S.--Ssven flint
glsss tkctjIIus On he south sIdu ~ere closed
tnis moruIt a. The result Of the dispute
stth the ,mpiyyrs over the time limit
Ii is rs pr,.d that lhs f.ttpirs Of the city
sIii "a the striss soon as word isrec Ivsn
fun the Pitsburg workers. Two thousand
men are now idle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
PRRClVAL CASE.
Dsisadalls File PIaldilss...
Charges Against Directors.
Phmlans Awarded al The Dairy Con.
VsntiOl al Auburn.
Prospect Good for Winthrop Condemned
Min Factory -Fiske Divorce Case.

5UBUEs. Jan. g The pleading Of the
defendants sssir.t P=reiva's bondsmen
were aisd his siternoon The defense
uske 3 .e'i3us charge Assinss the directors
of The Shoe and Leather Bark, that they
'ortirued Pe'civsl as cashier long after
they had Uncovered his embs zzls ments,
and assisted Percival to cover up the came.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29

Are these not healthy and bright child
rru There appearance does not misrepre
sent them; they are both healthy and
bright They are the son and daughter oI
Mr.. J. I. Wiley. OF Dorchester, Mass, and
he has an interesting story to tell in regard
TO them. The story is rs follows:
In tNSh ms wife, accompanied by my little
ny relatives in Scranton. Pa. The little fclioys
WIS suffering untold agony cutting bis teeth
Ny wife WAS told TO try Or. Hands Teethin1
Lotion. The effect WAS magical. it did no;
stupvfY tho child. as most remedies OF this
yha arslCter do; II SIMPLY Snnthei the rain of tbs
burning aud schluE gums. | might write q
volume, bad the time. praiSiug this remedy
ve. Il Is SIMPLY marvellous. After her re-
turn to RpStnn she wanted another hottie, hut
fouDd that " wes unknown in this city.
OrrUSppudt7i with DIR. Hand, and received In
rcpiy sample Of each of his remedies. | uSr,i
thern on both of my children. recommended
them to all nay friends, and have Yet to find thr
person vino. after using the remedies. especial
" rcethiug Lotion and Colic Cure, that could
not ptssisr them. People may say. and have
said tu mT: Sih, there must he something in
that TSething Lotion that efects the child's
aralnH In reply To This, ! will say l have twc
children. boy and a g1rl, who have beer
trvitst with Tecthtug lotion since time Of be-
ginning t. end ot teethiug, and cha euge any
scrSnH 60 furnish two with any clearer brains
tchecTfully recommend them to parents whS
1--WE t5sir little oues.''
For Sale by tHAs- h PARTRIDGE, An
gus,s; GEO. W. DoRR. Wsterviiie;H u
Rr.up. HaIowsIf; GEO. +. wARWK \
Gardiner. G.Elysoi.st II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
TERRIBLE SACRIFICE.

MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
ARE DAILY SACRIFICED 3Y
TAKING MERCURIAL AND
OTHER STRONG MEDICINES.
IF TO-DAY OR HEREAFTER
YOU HAVE
RHEUMATISM,
SCROFULA.
CATARRH,
BOiLS OR CARBUNCtES.
PIMPLES ON THE FACE OR
BODY, OR ANY
DISEASE ARISING FROM
IMPURE BLOOD.
USE THE GREAT
KICKAPOO INDIAN SACWA,
NATURES REMEDY,
MADE BY THE INDIANS
FROM ROOTS AND HERBS.
KlcKAP00 INDIAN SAeWA
SafJ hu o{J Druo0ists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
FISKE vs.. FISkE.
Mr.. FIske's Libel Dismissed Mrs. Fiske
Commences Proceedings.

BIppEFoRp, Jan. 2S "A decision wss
rerdered in the Old Orchard divorce suit at
n lou Thursday. The libel of Charles Fl.
F ske, proprieto- of Hotel Fiske. va, dis.
missed Mrs F ste has slready begun
peccp edings 10, civorce on the charge oil
cruelty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
Mr.. Reid Will NoI Resign.

PLkIs, Js1. z8 --fhe repJrs that Mr..
Rad insnds 70 reign tie Office Of United
os.tes minister to france 10 d4nied b.
fl .iais vi the Ubited States legation here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
COMMERCIAL TREATIES.


TAgIs Jan. 2s.--st a cabinet eouacil
tod.g n. ktbot, minister Gf foreign adai's,
announced that ffsncs mad cJbciu led coBi-
msrti.l Arrangements with all the powers
excspt 52si4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
FlIR. WEATHER.:
Slightly Warmer, With Soath Winds
l. Promised for Today.

WAsHIsGFos, Jan. 2s.-For New Eiz-
land: Generally fair; slightly warmer
scuih winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
Whole Crew Struck 10 Assist the Cutters,

LYss, Mass, jar. 25.--rhe entire shop
crew IF ShiliaDsf & 20 : sbos factory
struck today, to sssis: the caters, who
have been out she past sesk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
for Sale OF Is 9ei
POR SALE.

a Annoes OF desirable r~sseenoes te As svsta
Me-, varvins N price from eAso % oss 500 al
70 sewer = 10 20 Is sIxe p,aess In the suhares ui
,his cisy one t~o story house ard ict ta Levi stSn
De. a rr.nesr Of ,x-Es in Ks7seoes 1cTaty,
isryt1f ir vTsea t-cz $1,000 tc f-o,'f'. Sassr.
Nd tsE eIsesss c let :. " WKTax-1usks Al
t0rXej. Asxlsss. Z ana. .AaldS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
KICKAPOO INDIAN OIL:

:-;:t .u.s e al xi:as Z es.s-
Good for Man and Beast. II Gives Immediate
Relief 1t has No Equal. Keep it in the House.
TRY 1T.
Price S cents per Bottle Bottles for $1on
ASK YorR pggGsIsE FeR II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29

BosIos. Jan. 28 -Foc New England
Caiil Saturday fair, rAmer, south sest and
west virds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29

THuuasros, Jan. % --Joshus S. Limo
kin sged 80 yesrs. ore ct Thonaston .
merchants AID the American Express
agent, died thl morning of Pneumonia.
A wife and four children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Money Market.

kas YosK. Jan. a..
y Itry easy ranyirs traTs to-
Eginr paper ai tiih
Government bon duil. steady
RAILROAD bUohs duh, itm
The following a., tn4 .iogilg quot AtiOnb OF se
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
Funeral Of Late Frank Filman Will Take
Place Friday.

BANGOR. Jan. 2s The fu1ersl services
of the late Frank Gllmsu, E'q, will take
pace FIR day afternoon at o'clock at his
late residei e. on O llo street. The services
will he col Quoted by R-y. Seth C. Beach
and Bev Am1ry Battles. The bearers wilt
he Hon B +. Cha bourne. Of Bdieford :;
Hon. OILS nsyford, # Cantor James F..
Kimh.i W'.o Crosby. Wniism EGG
..t D.air + Dsis The butisl viii De
at MoulG Hope and vii oe private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-29
Chili's Reply.

Mr. Essn. ic dispatch tn MIR. Blaine
dated Jan. IS, received Jan. 26, trsnsDltted
the reply OF hs minister Of fof' ign AfsITs
Pereira o hi. (Essu's) note Of the 22od
inst Mr. Per.lrs rec. ived the declarations
ard conclusions contained IN Iha P,esiients
massase ard expresses the regret of the
Chilisn government that the President Of
the Unil, States finds resson to regard
the Incident cf October IS sn attack caused
by hostile fe, ling towards the uniform
and BRvy # the United Ststes.
fIe s.ys be cav assert that there was no
suca feelic towards the American Uniform
because the peope Of Chih have alvsys
estes led and respe cled that uniform. lie
coLtiDues:
"In view Of your Communication and
considering That up TO ds q It has been i'm
possible for the rial initiated by the judge
o. tae erimir al cour: OF Vslpsrsiso TO be
decided, the undersisnzd regards ID as
his duty to declare once mere thst the
governnent OF Chill lsmenis the occur
.1ce Of Oct. l6, snd By way Of ,he~ing
thu .iucsritS Of his fselil z and coDfidsu ce
which be hs. in ,he justice Of his Gsuse,
he debates bis Willingness not TO swai,
Il " ttriDu VI tAF LOS jhSkU ohA
propGs to the U1itsd S.stes s9vernmaBt
that the Gaze be submitted to aps consii.
ersiion Of the supreme Court of Jasaces 81
Washington, that il may be determined
vlisther there Is Any ground fer repsfa
ton aI in what shape II should be made.
The uldersisned takes the liberty to re-
cali the fact thst five days after he had
TAKEN charge Of the department of foreign
rel.tlons ne addressed to ,he minister Of
Chill in the United States a telegram which
in the part relating to his matter says;
express to the United Sts.ss govern
ment .hat has slresdy been stated, sddins
all the dsts that are known IN the most cor
rect and amicsole form. Express TO ths
United aIes government very sincere re
gret on account Of this unfortunate Incl
dent which, sl,houga not strange 10 ihs
ports Of the world, this government doueil
lamenss owing TO iss siacere desire to cult
vs.e friendship with the Uaited States.
| IL the Upised States shsll 10; aeceps th
| fore going txplanatic rs - satisfac.oRy, not
vithstsndlrg that the jsdieisl suthoritie
held the guilty. parties responsible for th
| disorder Of Oct. I6, the u1defsiansd mus
r. call the crcumGances ihss the govern
men. Of Chill lhrcuGh the medium Of il
minister in Washington bas expressed th
desire TO submit any misundersnndins, t
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-10-08

eSO4,5O 1904. 80
On motion duly seconded the report
OF the Treasurer was approved and &C.
cepted and ordered to b. spread on the
minutes.
The following accounts were present.
ed, approved and ordered to be paid. viz:
The account of Gabriel Bisuyenu.
Special Police officer for one day 500
The account of L. L. Baker for nails 80
The account of Vim. B. Eastin for
making tax rolls for the year o. 1000
Total 40 sO
There being no other business TO be
transacted. Oh motion duly seconded
the Council adjourned, sine die.
Signed" A. V. FLEMING, Mayor.
Signed" Vim. B. FAsTIN. Secretary
A true copy,
Attest" Vim. B. EAsTfN,
Secretary.
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You are in a Bad Fix.

But we will cure you If you will nay
US. Our message is to the weak, nervous
and debilitated, who, by early evil habits.
or later indiscretions, have trified away
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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-10-08
The De Mahy Case.

The suit instituted by DR.. H.
de Mahy against the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company. for
$25,OOO damages for the accident
which occurred to his wife and
child in June last, was commence
ed at 8 O'Clock Monday dav of
last week, and occupied the court
the whole week. There was a
large number of witnesses for
both sides, each witness was care.
fully questioned by the able coun-
sells of plaintiff and defense. Dur
ing the trial of this suit a large
number of people, including Ia
dies, were constantly at the Court
house to hear the evidence that
would be given, and the opinion
and conJectues on this topic was
interesting.
The jury after listening several
hours to the arguments of the
lawyers retired to deliberate. and
after few minutes, brought in a
verdict IN favor of DR.. de Mahv
but reducing the amount of da-
images from $4,000 to S2O.OOO
The case has been appealed to the
court for final decision.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-10-08

Ctpts ISL 1917 Idlu A. v.
Fleming Mayor as per re-.
solution of Board, for
freight of one car load Of
Sewer pipes for Culvert
per acc. on file No 727
Sept. 18th 1892 Paid A. V.
Fleming as Der resO,u-
tiOn of Board, for Sewer
pipes for Culvert, per
ace. on file No 1876
Sept. 10Th 1892 Paid A. v.
Fleming Mayor, az Der
resolution, for 2 Iron
CRATES for CuIvprt. per
ace. on file No 49,
Oct. lst Paid Commission
of Collector and Treasur.
er at per cent on $5,2o
amount collected by him
from Sept. LIST to Oct. LIST
1892.
Balance on hand October
LIST 1852.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-10-08
FOR SALE.

A small farm. two miles from st. Mar.
tinville, measuring about so arpents
Arabic land, and "A arpents of timbered
land. The prairie land is all fenced in,
and is well improved, all buildings be-
ing new. 1t is not subject to overflow,
and is well drained. Conditions.
$500 cash. and the balance on easy
terms to suit the purchaser, for further
particular apply at this Office.
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III you want some nice cakes
such as Mic Macs, ginger snaps
peoples mixed, vanilla walters, etc
call at Geo. Eastin's store.
Judge Felix VOORHEES, CLOSED
criminal term of court here Sa.
'urday last, and Monday opened a
criminal term at New Iberia.
The repairs on the church
seem to have been abandoned. vet.
the church has not received a coat
Oh paint: This, however is a much
needed Improvement. The steeple
has not been painted for over 40
years and the cornices around the
edefice for Is years.
=. I'm very few days the town
VIII be lighted by system of ga.
sollne lamps, which will prove of
great convinience to our Deople
during the comming winter nights.
Inc next thing that will need the
attention OF the board will be the
side walk leading to the Railroad.
which is really in most dilapi.
dated condition. That banouette
is an absolute necessity, and the
town council will have to give its
attention to it. The proprietors
OF the properties in that section
should show little more spirit of
progressiveness.
We made trip to the st.
John plantation last Sunday. and
visited the refinery. The repairs
and additions that have been made |
this year are immense, and in
; eli an electric light plant. |
There are 200 incandescent lights
m the building and 2 arc lights
outside the building, in front of
he cane shade. The st. John
'etinery is truly one of the finest
md most complete in Louisiana.
will commence on the
st. John Monday, and will last
bout 4 months. 1t is expected
hat the crop of this great planta-
ION with its tenants. will be some
hlnk like 100000 pounds of
ugar.
Business in town is getting
decidedly lively and our merchants
re kept pretty busy. A little
fort on their part would tend to
realty extend and increase their
uslness, but this would require
he unanimous efforts of ell our
usiness people, There is a
arge number of persons in our
Immediate ncighborhood whose
rade belong to this town, but
nat have been left for some rea-
On, to drift through other channels
business, and instead of doing
lelr purchases at this point,
hlch is in fact the center of |
usiness, they visit the smaller
WINS around us. Can we not by
me effort or induccment regain
lis lost trade and bring it to st. l
Iartinville?
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Land For Sale.

We are requested to offer for sale. 70
acres of first class land, adjoining tho
limits of this corporation.
Also, one fine property, with good bull.
ding, out houses, stables etc For fur
Their particulars. terms etc.
Address this Office.
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Local News.


The public schools will ope,
throughout the parish Monda,
next.
The French Opera compan,
has arrived at New Orleans thiI
week.
People wanting some fresl
garden seeds, will find them a
Gee. Eastin's store.
The cholera scare is subsid.
ing throughout tho county, and
little Is heard of it now.
Those in need oe Fresh Gro.
ceries, will do well to call Oh Geo.
Eastin, he has got a complete
stock.
Mr.. Jean Baptiste Wilt, a
well-to-do planter of this parish,
died on his plantation at Ii o clock
Tuesday morning, the 1, inst.
aged 63 years and 8 months.
Mrs. Napoleon Tourneux of
this town, died at IL o'clock D. H.,
Tuesday the 4, inst, aged 50 years
Mrs. Tourneux was a native of
France, and a resident Of this
town for over forty years.
Louis Michel aud Lewis
Chambers who have been convict
ed at the last term OF court for
the Robertson murder, and SELL
fenced to be hanged. have appeal
ed to the Supreme Court.
The ginnery of the Oil Works
was put in operation Monday.
The Oil Works will start as soon
as there is enough seed on hand
to feed the presses without inter
ruption.
The weather for the last few
weeks has been very favorable to
the planter for the harvest of the
crops, AID good work has been
made during that time.
Our streets are quite dusty.
and with the large traffic carried
OIL them at this reason, the dust
becomes a nuisance. A little rain
would be appreciated by the town
people.
Our young friend. Mr.. George
Knight has bought the grocery |
store of W. Ii. Livingston, and |
will hereafter conduct the bust
hess for his own account, we wish |
success.
Mr.. Theodore Laperuse has
his resignation as Police
officer, to the board of trustees at
their regular meeting Saturday
asst. Mr.. Henry Beslin has been
appointed in his place, to guard
md protect the peace of this COM
nunity.
The market for cotton in the
'eed has opened this week at $40
Der thousand pounds. This may
De fair and reasonable price for
he staple in the seed, if we take
n consideration the quotations of
he New Orleans market, but it is
certainly too low to be a paying
II remunirative crop. Cotton has
many risks and dangers to run,
md the yield in this part of the {
tate is rather small, hardly ever
eaching thousand pounds to
he acre, and the picking of same
5 very expensive, fully So to $3.50 t
er thousand pounds. Cotton ,
an no longer be called the money
rop, for there is no more money
J IL. The planter will be forced e
} reduce the acreage Of this sta u
lie crop, and give his attention to t
ome other crops, such as rice Il
inc etc