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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
THE BLACK RIVER VALLEY.
Col, Aver of st. Albans Tai ks of the Pro-
posed Rail road AS "a Nen Possibility,

Col. George A. Aver OF st. Albans was
yesterday in the city. le has recently
been engaged Tvs chief eng ineer in making
tho survey for the prop Jsed Black river
railroad. MIR. Aver said that everything
looked favorab le for the construction of the
road at an earl day. he road, according
to the survey would be about 2Si miles in
length with ii stations and it is thought by
the president, don. AZ ma Brown who has
thoroughly nvestr .ated the matter
that the lot .al business also would
insure a good etur on the investment
W ea atherstield is rid in minerals Of several
. kinds whicn wo uld be developed with rail-
road close at ha nd. Some quarries are now
being worked tIn' the product hauled sew
eral miles TO the nearest railroad station.
'Springheld is he town of course ~ said
| MIR. Aver but Purkinsville, Goulds Mills,
Upper Falls, N lch will sprobably soon be
called Amsde q Butterfeld's and North
Charleston, ~ H., are all thriving little
| towns. All bl the last two have manuGac-
turing indusn les quarries, etc, which, in
the opinion of the business men there, would
triple in sho rt time, Buttertied and North
Charleston re in the midst OF IA rich
farming Coz ntry. The route may be
changed to to Bellows Falls instead OF
to Clarem' mt Junction though it is
not proM .ble. The present route
from Proc torsvilIe to Claremont juno
tion Won id furnish direct shor,
short line lor Delaware and Hudson coal tc
the I'eopie of Claremont and beyond. The
citizens O Cavendish and Proctorsville are
very anI ious that tue road shall 20 to Clare
mont Ju Dction us ii VIII give them east
ern outi ct. Tho proposed road will pas,
with u two miles of Little Ascutney mount
ain, vi thin which is the finest marble
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
WILMINGTON EXCITED.
ALBERT NJ. JOHNSON, TOWN TREAS
UR6R, SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS.
Last Seen on Monday--A shortage of Over
$500 in His Accouuts-rroublesom
Domestic Affairs Lead Some to Think it
IA Case OF Suicide.

BRATrLEBoRo, Feb. 3.-Albert NJ. John
son of Wilmington, town clerk. treasurer
and tax collector, is missing, and with him
an amount of town money, while all efforts
to discover his Whereabouts have proved un-
successful.
Johnston, who was also dentist and
jeweler, kept the town funds in q safe III
his Main street store, and it was in the act
of locking this safe that he was last seen
about O'Clock Monday night. The fact of
his disappearance was not generally known
until today when the authorities gained en-
trance to the office to tind the conbna-
ton of the safe changed, although pocket
book containing some money was discovered
on the office desk The safe Was finally
forced open and a hurried investigation dis
closed shortage of between $1,000 and
$780, which amount may possibly be in
creased by Jurther Investigations.
johnson, who is about 90 years old, Of
dark complexion and erect figure, is vet
eran OF the 10th Vermont volunteers and
has been held in the his chest esteem, being
an attendant at the Methodist church and
popular with his associates. He was never
known to speculate and was considered
careful and conservative.
The theory is that, being unable to meet
his expenses on his small salary aud busi-
ness, he had from time to time nsed the
pubic funds, and had succeeded In cover
Ing his shortage His domestic affairs ara
said to have been somewhat troublesome
and many townspeople are inclined TO thiuk
it case of suicide. Whatever the short
age the town wIl be amply secured, from
loss by his bonlsm9n. The missing treasur
er leaves a wife and four children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
TIE LEAGUE CONVENTION.
A Great Gathering OF Republicans As
sured at the Coming state Convention
and Banquet.

A Great Gathering Of Republicans As
sured at tho Coming state Convention
and Banquet.
There promises to be great gathering of
republicans from all parts OF the state at
the league convention to be held in this city
| on February II. Returns have been re-
ceivel by S, cretary Forbes showing the
organization OF ~ clubs up to the present
| time. Some l75 delegates have thus tar
| been elected, and the number will be in
creased to fully 200 by later returns.
1t is expected that most OF the delegates
will attend the banquet on Thursday even
| ing to be gwen under tue auspices Of the u.
! S. Grant club. Nearly n score of promi-
nent Vermonters have accepted the invita-
| tion rendered them to be present at the ban
! quet. 1t Is proposed to lay covers tor some
200 guests in the Van n ss House dining
hall. The banquet viii take the place OF
the regular supper and begin at Z O'Clock.
The head table will be reserved for the
speakers aud distinguished guests, among
whom may be mentioned Speaker William
| +. Barrett of the Massachusetts
House, Col. Albert Clarke, secre-
tary of the Home Market club,
! Gov. Page. Lieut., Gov. Fletcher, State
| Treasurer Field, STATE Auditor Powell, Sec
retary OF State Brownei Speaker Mann,
ex-Govs Dillingham;, Barstow, Farnham
and Plngree Gen. ). q. Mccullough, Hon
j. X. Batchelder, Col. Franklin Fairbanks,
exLieut. Cows Fuller and Woodbury., and
| others
| The Van Ness House and Hotel Burling
ton have made ample arrangements for the
accommodation OF the crowd, and some of
our citzens will entertain visiting delegates
and speakers during their sojourn in the
city.
The league convention will be called to
| order at 10 o'clock. Hon JOSIAH Grout
president of the State league, will preside.
An address on the issues of the campaign
will he made by Secretary Clarke OF the
Home Market club, Boston. The executive
committee will bs in session in the Van Ness
house parlors to receive credentials from
delegates to the convention on Thursday
afternoon and Friday morning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
The main business office of the concern will

The main business office of the concern will
be at Boston.
Myron Jillson OF Nottingham, who is
now attending the district school IN his ma
tive town. is II years old, six feet nine
inches in height and weighs 2O5 pounds.
The Champlain district union of Good
Templars, comprising the lodges in Frank
lin and Grand Isle counties, to the number
of eight, met in annual convention in the
st. Adams lodge rooms Wednesday.
Griffith and Mcintyre of DANNY have con-
tracted to furnish the Washburn IL Moen
Wire company with 800 carloads of char
coal. 1t will take 1000 cords Of wood,
which is equal to 450, 900 bushels of the
| charcoal.
Judge Butler of Rutland sentenced three
tramps to the House of Correction the other
day and Superintendent Eayres refused to
receive them because the mittmus was faul-
ty. The mlttlmus said they were tramps
but no crime was specified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
MORE BODIES RECOVERED.


xteen in All Have been Taken from the
ote. ROYAL.
NEW YORK Feb. 9.-Shortly after this
morning when tue workmen had been dig
glng \ hours IN the ruins oi tue Hotel Roy al
without finding body, the charred remains
al n woman We're unearthei. Al I:jO tho
body Of IA man minus both legs aui one al IN
and face Durn,d hey oud recognition wis
taken out. At n. IN, the body of wo-
man was found. The arms and leg We're
burned to crisp aud the face and neck
were badly scorched. Half an hour later
another body was dug out, that OF IL woman
badly charred with hands and legs below
tie knees gone. S1teea bodies have thus
far been recovered from the ruins.
Three of the bOdies recovered thus far
were identiLed this morning. They are
those OF Miss Sarah Blake of sSheldonvlle,
Mass., Mrs. j. Cohen Of Toronto, Canada
and Louis Levi of London, Oat.
The list of the missing Is still increasing
and jundr DIS OF persons were the morgue
to day to inquire for friends. Ii required the
efforts of two policemen to prevent crowds
OF morbid sightseers from rushing into the
morgue. The majority Of the crowd was
composed of women.
In the basement just back of the ohcs the
valuable diamonds of Mrs. Hattie Van
Norden were found in "A silver, gold line d
casket Tneso jewels were indenLihed by
Henry Van Norden as the property of his
missing wife.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. Gov. Mckinley,
referring TO the Blaine letter last night, said
ne thought it would effect the turning Of
republican sentiment more certainly to
President HARRISON With Mr. Blaine out
OF consideration and with Harrison's splen-
did administration, he thohght he would
certainly go to the convention with strong
or following from all parts or the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

Essen JUNCTION, Feb l0.-A republican
club was organized here this evening and
the following officers elected: President
M. A. Bingham; vice president, William
Humphrey; secretary, S. A. Brownell; ;
treasurer, w. b. Johnson executive com
mittee, ". S. Fletcher, F, p. Sawyer, d. D.
Hunter; delegates to republican State
league convention. W. b. johnson. A. H.
Beach, George b. DrurY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

The finance committee OF the Soldiers
Home held Il meeting IN Montpelier during
the u. a. X. encampmenC and practically
decided to so ahead and bUIld the chapel.
About $500 has Already been contribu ted
and it Is quite probable that tue sum viii, be
raised 10 S25lO, winch, following the pres
ent plans, the chapel viii cost before the
building ls completed. Gen. William Wells
aud Col. \. :. Tracy of this city are mem-
Lers of the committee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

The new Methodist church at Brilport
will be dedicated on Wednesday, February
Il. Rev. Ii. A. Stgrks, d. D., OF burlng
ton Will deliver the dedcatory sermon at
1890 a. IN. aud kev. ". +. Rulison OF Yer
gennes will deliver the address in the even
ing at O'Clock. All former pastors and
friends are cordially invited TO attend.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
yitrioI for His Sweetheart.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-Peter Gratz, a Tilted
lover, last night threw vitriol N the face of
Katie Baumgarten, his former sweetheart.
The girl will be disfgured for life and is in
danger of losing her mind. 1t is probable
she will also lose the use of one II not both
Of her eyes. lie is u dssipated fellow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
EMssell Sage, il. Dend.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Russell Sage, ir.,
nephew of Russell Sage the millionaire,
died this morning at the Windsor Hotel
from meningitis. lie had been seriously i'll
for some time. He was 90 years old and
unmarried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
a Vermont Mans scholar,nip at y

New HAVEN, Conn Feb 4.-By the
will OF the late James Howard of St. Johns
bury, Vt, Yale is to receive Il new scholar
ship. After deductlng numerous heque-ts
to relatives, the residue of the estate Is TO
accumulate until it shall reach $4O Uu0,
when $40, 600 each is to be given Yale, Am
herst, Dartmouth and the Minnesota State
university to found four schoIar,hips, which
are to bear the Names respectively. Of Mr..
Howard's father, mother and two brothers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
Too Much beer.

BRIpGEToN, n. j., Feb, 9-James DON
nelly, aged lG years, OF Lockport, this
county, wagered 81 Saturday evening that
he could eat "a raw eggs within Is minutes
and then drink 20 glasses of beer. He won.
but was taken with convulsions two hours
IA Ter AMI died.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

New YORK, Feb. 9--John Jay Knox,
ex-conlptroller Of the treasury and president
OF the National Bank OF the Republic died
from pneumonia this afternoon at his resi-
dence on East list street. lie had been i'll
since Saturday last.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

ALBANY, \. Y, Feb 9,-The Court OF
Appeals this morning decided that Coto, the
Italian now awaiting death at Sing Sing by
electricity, must abide by tho judgement OF
the lower court and die.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
Trainmen Killed aud Injured.

KANSAS CITY, No., Feb. 7-Tho limited
passenger train on the Chicago and Alton
road from Chicago bound for Kansas City,
left Centralia at 4 O'Clock this morning. At
Lerabee the switch oil a siding had been left
open and the train dashed through it and
into a stock train. The mail and baggage
cars were derailed but not wrecked Two
stock cars were demolished and many cattle
were killed. Three persons We're killed and
two We're injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
Wal Report Ag.ins, Free Coinage.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 9.-Ihe Senate COM
mittee on finance this morning decided : to
to make an adverse report on Senator
Stewards bill Tor the free coinage OF silver,
Messrs. Harris, Jones OF Nevada, Vance
aud VOORHEES, voted for favorable recom-
mendation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
Fifty Thousand rake Last Look AT
SpurgeOu.

LONDON, Feb. 9.-An unceasing stream
OF people is passing before the collin of Mr..
Spurgeon. Fifty thousand persons viewed
the remains during the day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
ALCRYON EXPELLED.
The Noted stallion and His Owner. Frank
H. Nohle, summary Dealt with.

H. Nohle, ~ummarilv Dealt with.
NEW York. Feb. 9-Tho board of ap,
peal, OF the National Trottlng ASSOCIATION
decided to day to expel Frank l.. Noble and
the stallion Alcryon. The case of Ro oens,
the driver of Alcryon in the Balch $40, 0,OO0
stallion race was continued un It'll the uext
meeting OF the board, which convenes on
the second Tuesday in May at Chicago
George Archer OF Rochester. member
of the board of review testified that Noble
told him be was in possession Of II 5000
check before the first heat of the Balcn raca
was run. This check. paid and cancelled, il
III the hands OF the Trottln., ASSOCIATION.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
vERMONT'S ONE HUNDRED.
6uarnntors Of the Worlds Columbian Ex-
nositJon building Fund,

The following list includes the names or
hose DISTINGUISHED citizens who have guar
nteed Vernon. Exposition building fund
( $40 900. each subscriber pledging the
ayment ol SlUO:
Akin. Hiram. Montpelier
Abbott +, II bennington.
Brown Adna Springtield.
faster Hugh Fl Rutland.
Billings Frank \. Woodstock.
Billings Mrs. Frederick, Woodstock.
BALDWIN. Erastts, Webs River.
Brock ] W.. Montpelier.
Benedict, G. c., Burlington
Bripqs (,sorse. Brandon.
Bush, e. T.. Or~en
Ror.t,w T.. She.burne.
C,bomn,on r N Niddlebury.
ronvar.e Johp H. rhiiudelphia.
Chnnd,ar r. IVES, Randolph.
Cros. l. Kart vontpelier.
Coohro, AIovspler t;roton.
Crsn,ton ! ". Rutland.
con,rr, n = Nsncho,ter.
Cam II n Milwaukee.
Cannou Is Grand b.. Burlington.
Dowlev ,i.or,e F.. Brattleboro.
Ds.ev Charlss Montpelier.
Dowsy VILLAIN $. Onechee.
Estov I ! Bratt!ebo-o.
Tynrts Wifiom NJ. Windsor.
Flolcher Henry A. Cavendish.
FieId Henry + Rutland.
r,eiL Frnd g Sprinrtirld.
FmlIar I. K BrattIenoro.
Eoirb,nks Franklin. St. Johnsbury.
Fiska \ IA Isle La Motto.
FoIsom HALEY e.. Lyndonville.
Cront William ", East st. Johnsbury.
coto. roeI a Hprlngton.
Cront Iosjab Derby
C,rov A " Mid lIetown Springs.
C.;Ison T. p Entland
Giasd p K Morri.ville.
S:r,T,h siias H. DANNY.
Houphton. ]. C.. Montpelier.
Uoltop. Henrv b.. Brattleboro.
Hoorer. George W.. Brattleboro.
Hvde a. w. sudbury.
uerris h d.. Brn,tIeboro.
Haz.n. L. Downer, st. Johnsbury.
Ids Henry C.. st. Johnsbury.
Johnson Wulialn E.. " oodstock.
.Jann,ngs 4. b.. New York.
Johnston. James. Rve5ate.
K,ngsl,v L. G.. Rutland.
K,mbal Z. j. West Randolph.
keves +. d.. Rutland.
Lincoln 4. H.. Lyndon.
Lnpdon. W. c., Rutland.
Lewis. E. C.. Rutland.
Morrli. j. s., Straiford.
Mckenzie f. s.. Woodstock.
Miller Crosby. Pomfret.
Morris. f. W, Hartford.
Mann. Hosea. ir., Wilmington.
Mccullough. j. g.. Bennington,
Mead, John A., Rutland.
Mclutyre, Ii. H., West Randolph.
MCINTYRE, H. W.. VIna. Cal.
P,tkin, {. p, Montpelier.
Powell. E. Henry, ST. A!pans.
Iage, Carroll 5, Hyde Park.
Ilerson, j. s.. Burlington.
Proctor, Redhed, Proctor.
Proctor, f d., Proctor.
Powers, II. Henry, Morrisvile.
Parker, j. g., Quochee.
Richardson, A. H.. Burlington.
Rowe!l, j. W, West Randolph.
koyce. GEORGE r., Rutland.
ROBERTS. Robert. Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
Wives iustiGate Murder of their uus-
bands.

BtDA PEslI, Feb. "a judicial inquiry
recently held at Monsatl, town OF Hun
gary, has resulted in the indictment of three
old women tor the murder of ten pes,ant-.
1t is charged that the crimes were instige-
ted by the wives Of the victims. An IN
quiry also reveals the existence of class
of professional loisoners living IN villages
of southern hungary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

BARRE, Feb. 4.-Rev c. S. Nickerson OF
Norwood, Mass. to-day accepted a call
from the Cniversallst church here, and will
move his family to town some time this
month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

PURCELL, |. T., Feb. 5.-Wash Bruner,
son OF the wealthiest Seminole IN the Terri
tory, was killed yesterday al Heliswa, Semi
mole nation, 10y posse in search Of a horse
thief named Gordon. Gordon had tcer
found, and in his company was Bruner, who
espoused his cause. During the melee Bru
ner was killed and Gordon escaped.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

MANCHESTER, n. H., Feb. "A S12j,-
0OU fire, the most disastrous since the con-
hagration of 1870, visited this city early
this morning, destroying to large business
blocks on Elm street and badly damaging
two more. The fire started in the base
meut OF John b. Narick q Co. The cause
is not known The building was burned as
was also the John B. Varici and Chamber
lain heir block and old Hildreth block owned
oy the Truesdale and Mitchell heirs Dam
age to stock is estimated at SlU0, coo; to the
buildings, about S2j,0 Sixty people
were driven from their rooms to the street
in their night clothes and bare footed. The
promptness of the policemen in awakening
the inmates prevented the loss of life
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Feb. 7--Tne six
story brick block on Main street, occupied
by the Barnie Paper company, was Quilted
by fire this morning. Tho stock and ma
chnery are a total loss and the buildin. is
complete wreck. The total loss will reach
nearly $40, 0OO, fully covered by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
Democratic Convention in wigwam

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-The local ccmmitte OF
democrats 10 provide for the coming ma
tional convention has abandoned all hope Of
securing the Interstate exposition building
in which to hold the convention, aul has
decided to build wgwam capable OF eat
| ing -, 600 persons. The wigwam will cost
at least S31, 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. S.-Gov. Thayer re-
tires 10 private life to-day and Gov Boyd
took possession OF the executive otilce
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

PARIS, Feb. 9.-Unted States Minister
Reid although still woak from his attack of
influenza, is able to go to the United States
legation on horse back daily
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
Fun Accounts OF El.ctrooutions

ALBANY, n Y, Feb 4.-The governor
has signed the bill allowing newspapers to
publish descriptions Of eiectrocutions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
THE WORLD IN BRIEF.
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THIS EARTH OF OURS.

Interesting Notes From all Parts of the
Gio1c pi.hiiy Presented-Many DARK
leed, Give no Indication of tho Mil
lcEnIum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-PensIons have
been granted the following Vermonters
Original, William o. Gibson. William T..
Sweet, John I. Wood, Herbert Knight,
Edward Beuham, stephen Allen, Henry {,
Dixie; original, widows, etc, Lucella Viii
kinson, Nj. Amanda Critcuett.
AsHINGToN, Feb. 5.-rns following
Nermonters have been granted pensions:
Increase, Ben jamIn +. Smith; original, wild
ows, etc, Persis F. Howard.
WASHINGTON, Feb. !. 1.-PensioDs have
been granted to the following Nermonters:
Original Fred Baine; original, widows, etc,
Esther c. Green, Anna ". E.esey.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 9.-pensions have
been granted to the following Vermontsr,;
Original, ". y. GrigEs, Stephaue L. Col,
by, Charles y. Putnam, Milo c. Bailey,
Barney Graham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-TLe House com
mittee on elections to-day decided 10 to 3 in
favor OF Craig tlem,), VINO contested the
seat of Stewart rep.j III tue gath consres-
slona district Of Pennsy lVania.
President Harrison to-day issued procia-
nation promulgatinG a reciprocity treaty
with British West India co,onies, Trinidad
and the Nindward and Loeward Islands.
The president Tuesday sent to the Senate
the nomination oil William NJ. Grinnell of
New York to be third secretary of state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-11
HIS ROPE WAS TOO LONG.


MONTPELIER, Feb. 9.-Austin Spencer, a
farmer of MarshAsld. attempted suicide this
morning by hanging lie mlscaculated tho
distance and his rope was too long He
was discovered by his little son hanging
down. La pondency was the ccuse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-24
Crcps In North Carolina.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch'l
RALEIGH. n. c., April 23.-It Is stated IN
to-day's weather crop report for the week
that the weather during the past week
was rather unfavorable for farm work and
the Growth of crops The temperature
was below the normal and there was very
little sunshine during the Week, lie
rainfall was normal until Friday and gene
rally beneficial, but that day heavy rains
with hail passed over the northern sections
of the State. The damage to fruIt Dy
the frosts Of last week appears 10 have
been much less than previously reported.
There is an immense increase IN the acre
ace of corn and small grams this year, to
which all correspondents refer. warm
sunshine is needed TO bring up seeds.
Complaining is in full progress, ana pre-
paratlons tor cotton-p planting are under
way. The farmers are wisely paying more
attention to grains and grasses than ever
before. and have greatly reduced the cot
ton acreage. There was hail IN the CEN
trial district, but so far as heard from II
was not heavy enough TO do damage.
The greater part of the fruit-croD
appears TO be safe. The injury TO the
grape-crop il very small, 1t Is now ascer-
tanned. Irish potatoes, which were cut
down by the frost, are coming up again.
The crops are, as "a rule, backward. During
the week remarkably little outdoor work
MAS done. In the western district heavy
rains have fallen. Very little cotton has
been planted. Wheat and oats are unin-
iured and are looking well. Not much
damage has resulted from hail in the west
ern district.