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UNEQUAL DIsrRIBUrION.
Montana Has not Her Proportion Of the
Offices

Montana Has not Her Proportion Of the
Omees
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1b.-In accordance
with the provisions OF the last appropria-
tion bill, the latest blue book. containing a
list Of persons holding positions in the
vsrlous departments gives also the states
from which they came. Houck, OF Tennea-
see. has made mp a table abe efrom. show
ing the number employed from the various
states aud the number such states are enti-
tlad to in proportion TO their population
as shown by the census of 1890. Tho table
shows that the east aud states near the
capital have more than their Just proper
tion. while the west aud south fall short OF
their share.
Houek suggests that the civil serve com
mission make no more certificates FROM
states having an uverplns Of offcshOlders
and that their numbtr be speedily reduced
Ia 10 likely that an amendment Will be in
serted in the legislative executive aud
iulioial appropriation TIL. directing that
the appottionuent Of Offices be equAlized
according 90 the population.
In tho following. tAaen from the tables
she nrst hgures show tue number OF Office
holders from the states mentioned aud the
second the number 70 which they are on
titled ON the 70. ulntion baaia: Arizona
g-l3 California. lls-asI: Idaho. Ig-ai.
Montana. 1881: Nevada. zl-Il; New Alex
leo, 1877; Oregon. "a IS; Utah. Z a.; Wash.
ington. 30 So; Wyoming. n Is.
The table further shows that the states OF
Alabama. Arkansas. florids, Georgia.
kentucky. Louisiana. Miss.saippt North
Caroliua, South Carolina, Tsnnsssss. TeIss
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MIGHT THROW HIM IN.
Gov. Mitchell Liable to Arrest OF He
Interferes.

Gov. Mitchell Liable to Arrest OF He
Interferes.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Jan. 15.-The serious
part OF the Corbett- Mitchell dilemma scent
to be passing away and the oomioal side il
beginning 20 make itself felt. number
Of attorneys were discussing the question
in one of the hotel corridors when one re-
marked. IN joking manner; THE governor
and sheriff dare not interfere with this
contest"
"Why not?" was asked.
"Beeauss either would be liable 20 i'm r.
prisonment or tine. or perhaps both"
This WAS laughed at. when the attorne y
said: Wait moment aud / will show
you." Procuring n copy OF the city ordin-
aucse be turned TO where IL states that any
person found guilty OF interfering with or
preventing tho operation Of any ordinance
10 liable 20 fne Of 500 OF imprisonment
for thirty daya. This was a staggersr 10
the crowd aud they could hardly under-
stand 20.
Judge Gibbons. Of the municipal court.
was asked II the law had been rightly in
terprsted. IA - true" said JudGe Glib
bons. by interfering with the Corbett-
Mitchell contest, the governor. sheriff Or
militia would be liable 20 hne end impris-
onment. The ordinance allowing suoh
contest cannot be inteifeied with. even y
she governor"
Nhat would you do ~ the executive
should be brou2ht before you on such a
charger"
well" replied the judge. II should be
governed by Circumstances; at any rate. !
should do my dutY."
The fight between the negro puGilisss
Harris nnd Watkins to- slight was ended in
the first tound by Harris Jumping over the
ropes and refusing to hcht. after reoeivine
a hard blow on the Jaw. Ia is said thai
both men will be arrested to-morrow, the
case being used as test OF tho legality OF
the Cofbstt-Miteheu contest.
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for the deficiency IN revenues during the
current laoal year. ana ! will from time 10
time advise your COMMITTEES Of the coudi-
tion 81 the treasury Ia order shat this sub
lsot may receive due conaidsration. ! haEs
she honor 10 Be. yours. very respectfully,
J. q. CANINE Secretary.
The houso Of Representatives. bY rule
adopted sOms time nuo, has ded dichtod all ita
time until the 9th Of the present month 20
the consideration Of the Wilson tarin bill,
aud the efofe u would have been iupoasi-
bic for the secretary Of tho treasury 20 pro-
cure any Legislation Ia that body before
thai time. and for this reason Carlisle
thought 10 necessaTy 20 make application
hrat 10 the committee on finance Of the
senate, which he hoies will act upon the
measure In time 20 provide the necessary
means for the government.
The bill referred 20 IN the foregoing let
ter is a. follows; AN aot TO amend section
Of an act TO Irovide for the resumption Of
specie payments, approved Jan. 4. 1916.
lie u enacted by the senate and house Of
rep esentAtivss that seoiion Of an act 10
D ovide for the resumption Of specie IaY-
msnts, approved Jan. "a, 1875. be and the
same 10 hereby so amended that Ia lieu Of
descriptions Of bonds thofein authorized,
the secretary OF the treasury IL hereby
authorized 10 iasro from time 20 time, as hs
may deem necessary, and IN such form "a
he NAV presofibe, coubon or registered
bonds OF the United States In
denominations Of $25 and muliiples
thereof, fedeemAble In coin nt tho pleasure
OF the United states. bearing interest At a
rate not eTcesding three per cent per an
nun. payable quarterly Ia coin, and sell
the same a. not less than par in coin; and
the proceeds OF such bones shall be held
aud used to maintain the parity OF all
forms Of money coined or issusd by abs
Uniied States; but tho secretary Of the
treasury IL hereby authorized TO use, from
a.
may be necessary 10 supply deficiencies In
public revenues during the fiscal year 1884
Section 2 sum guiiciont 20 carry tne
provisions Of this act into effect Is hereby
appropriated out OF any money IN she treas
ury not otherwise appropriated"
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ThInk They shoula ne Heard.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Reed, Burrows.
Dalzsll, Payne and Hopkins. republican
members Of the ways and means commit
tee. held a hasty conference to-day and
agreed 20 make demand for recognition foI
republican amendments 10 the Wilson bill
This Gction was due 20 tho report that
Richardson. of Tennessee, who is 10 be ia
the chair during the consideration of the
amendments, would recognize only Wilson
for committee Amendments.
The plan agreed upon by the republican
leaders was. Immediately after Wilson's
FIRST amendments on tobacco. were dis
posed of. Burrows will insist that Wilson
has no more right than any other member
OF the house. he will urge that Wilson
was not acting by authority ot tho full
ways and means ommittee, aud domooiatiC
amendments have not been submitted "a
the republican members OF the committee.
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Rs.elutIon on the subiset.

WAsHEGIoS. Jan. I5.-Mr. Bailey. OF
Texas. to-day introduced the following
resolution IA the house; Resolved. That
il is the sense of the house that the ssors-
tary Of the treasury has no authority, IN
der existing law. 10 issue and sell bonds OF
the United - ,tes eIosDt such as IL con
ferred upon him by act approved Jaa. IL.
1875. an act TO provide for the resumption
Of specie payments. anl that money de-
rived from the sale OF bonds issued under
that act cannot be lawfully applied 20 any
purpose except those specified therein"
The resolution was referred 70 the judiciary
committee. Tie committee is understood
10 be against the issue of bonds.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREvITlES.

sT. PAU, Jan. l5.-Iienry X. Rice. Il
United States s-nator from Minnsaota, died
az san Antonio. Texas. aged -.
NEw honE. Jan. 15.-Robst Livingston
Cutting, Sr., millionaire. was stficken
With heart disease In liroadway cable car
and died In Mercer street police station.
HtHRisviLLE K. l.. JAM t5.-The large
woolen mill owned and orofated by Will
iam Iinkham a son was totally DESTROYED
By hre. Loss St45 600. partially insured.
BERLrS. Jan. IA duel With pistols vas
foaaht to-daF bstWsen Dr. kosweT aud
Herr DelacroiK. military outhtter. The
eos,or vas killed. DslaefoiH surrendered
10 ths police.
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Verona, y. c.. Jan. l5-Lats advicss
say that New Zealand is about 20 establish
portfolio Of trade and commerce, and
that the government will endeavor TO OBJ
tain cheap money for the masses from Eng
lish capitalists through = colonial public
trust office and postoiiice.
Al the recent elections there we're ~ many
women advocates Of the candiiAtes' claims
as men. They we're treated with every con-
sideration. The result was that all IN mis-
tors were returned. and in character the
new parliament il ahead Of the old one.
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Nerdle, fnr a.nno. ooo Frnnn.

PANS, Jan. l5.-rhs tribunal OF com
msr0e to-day In an action bTeught by the
liquidator Of the societe dss Depots 20
Courants against n. Gautier, managing
director; Baron Poisson. director; M.
Donon. chairman of the board OF directors
and another difeotor. claiming IL 900. 600
franos, said 60 have bcen lost by maladmin-
istration, which resulted IN the bankruptcy
Of the society. awarded the liQuidator .
verdict for 6.OOOOl0 ffancs
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Special to The lndopendent
GREAT FALLS, Jan. Hilary Greenberg
was arrested to-day on = warrant sworn
ont Saturday by his pArtner. Sam Hersko-
vitz. ON a charge Of felony. Greenhsre and
Hsrskovitz did a THvnbroker and jewelTy
business until a short time ago. when Hers
kovitz fell heir 20 $4,000 and the firm was
dissolved. While HerskoVitz was away In
NeiharI collecting aud settling their busi-
ness II IL alleged that Gresnbere cached
soms a. 600 in diamonds and money. and
also destroyed checks. books Of account
and bank hooks, with the intent TO dsfrEud
plaintiff. GrsenlerG was placed nndsf
S3OO bonds.
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Wont rhrsurh n nrlars.

SAN RAFAUI, Cal, Jan. ia frichtful
railroad accident occurred at the Austin
Geek bridge, on the North Pacific Cosst
railroad between Dunoan's Mills and Gaze
dero. An engine with eight men on board
was crossing the bridge last evening when
it gave away ani the engine crashed down
distance Of forty ioot into the stream be
Tow. The stream was greatly swollen by
heavy rains aud all the men were Il owned
excepting Conductor Brown. who preserved
hls life by jumping. The dead ats; Prank
Hars Sabine, OF CszadeTo; Eagineef Bsiggs.
Fireman Coilistor. Rice. Brennsr and Iom
Gould. The wires are down along tho line
ana further nnItlcnlnIs are not ohtalnAbla
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A SOLUTION PREPARED.
TS Set the Hawaiian nattor night Bs-
fore the People.


fore the People.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10. 90 Chairman Nc
CfoAry, OF the house committee on foreign
affairs. and Representative Holman. Of In
diana. conferred this morning as 10 the
proposition which would be submitted 90
congress for the solution OF the Hawaiian
problem. After the talk MeCrsary said;
Tho solution OF the question will undonbt-
edly be ready to submit to the house
before Jan. %"
Holman said: Il will not present my
Hawaiian resolution, for tho members of
the foreiga affairs committee are acting
very fairly Ia irving TO solve the problem.
One thing Is celtain, the question Of Testor-
ing Liluokalani to the throne has been for
all time abandoned. not only in executive.
bat congressional circles. IL will never be
heard OF again"
Interviews with republican senators on
the Hawaiian question here ELECTED tho
opinion that the president 10 heartily sick
of the matter and WA now gladly leave u
to congress.
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DFSyuA Jan. l5.-Ihe senate adjourned
10 Msdnoslay. Being informed OF the ad-
journ mtnt Of the senate. the house took q
recess till to-mo.roW. Both sides will eau
Gus o-morrov. lt 10 believed the ma ioritT
of the house Will vote against al iournmsnt
hop.n 90 gain over 20 their side some ssn-
atoTs fAyorinc adionrnmenL
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-The Hawaiian in
VestiRation by the senate committee on for
eign relations made little progress to-day.
Several new witnesses failed 90 appear,
Lieutenant CommEndeT hwinbuTno being
one OF the number. Prot w. ID. Alexsn-
der, OF the Hawaiian legation, gave some
facts additional to those already presented
by him. Several afidavits of residents Of
Hawaii bearing on the revolution and other
phases were hled by Senator Frye.
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Distress and starvation.

MONTREAL, jar. l5.-Reports Of statva.
tion In Manitoba aud the northwest are
being verified. Advices State that hundreds
Of destituts people are walking the streets
OF Winnipeg aud the distress is terrible.
To make masters wofse, the Canadian Pa
cihc has discharged a large number OF men.
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WAsmSGToH, Jan. 15.-The comptroller
Of the currency has declared dividends in
favor of creditors Of insolvent national
banks as follows: The fret dividend of %
per cont for the Albuquerque Nationa /
bank Of Albuquerque. n. Nj; tho fourth
dividend of 10 per cent for the Cheyenne
National bank of Cheyenne. Myo.
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NEW ORLEANs. Jan. t6-SiH aud a half
fur.ongs-Ihe Ban. Risk. London Smoke,
i;26,a; mile and seventy yards-Cyrns.
Frondesn. sight Draft. lb3A; i've aud a
half furlougs-Mosos solomon. tdss, Ut
rosa. l;l2i. i've aHd a bali furlongs Han
ooeas. Beverly, Arizona, l.l03l.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The bureau of
American republics learns that tho prssi-
dent OF Mexico has deereed that importa-
tions OF foreign merchandise from towns
in front OF Mexican custom houses on the
frontier. for the use Of frontier people
shall have exemption from custom house
duties. provided the value does not exceed
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PoErLANn Ind. Jan. IA locomotive
engine boiler exploded at Winchester. on
the Big -Four road. lsst night KILLING ths
dTeman, fatally iniuring the eaginssr and
Wounding two oths.s.
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and Virainia combined have 2535 Persons
In offce. or about 800 less than the district
Of Columbia alone. New York state alone
has l,5lG. and IL entitled 20 only l,4lb.
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DIS MoINrs Jan. l5-In the republican
caucus tonight Representative Gear was
nominated for United States senator on the
third ballot receiving atty seven ballots.
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INDIANA. Pa, Jan. Judgments we're
entered TO-DAY against J. n. Guthris.
owner Of extensive saw mills and timber
lands. His Liabilities are estimated ai
32O0, ,OO0
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DRESDEN. Jan. 1.-THE diet by vote Of
SIXTY 90 fourteen has rsiseted ths motion Of
the socialists for universal aud equal SUI
rage at she diet elections.
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And every article useful and or
namental, and guaranteed as rep
resented. All grades Of goods in
every line and prices to suit every
purse.
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Odd Pieces in Handsome Decor
atod China.
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New Decorations.
Latest Patterns.

DINNER SETS,
TEA SETS, CHAMBER SETS,
FISH SETS. GAME SETS,
ICE CREAM SETS.
WINE SETS,
WATER SETS, LIQUOR SETS.
LIBRARY LAMPS,
PARLCR LAMPS.
PIANO LAMPS,
BANQUET LAMPS
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WAsHrNoTos. Jan. 1.-THE following
letter was forwarded by Secretary Carlisle
to Senator Voorhees. chairman OF the
finance COMMITTEES Of the senate;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-13
A TRUE FILL AGAINST SMITH.
Death of an Octogcnarian-Two Weighiy
yisitor.-Barns and Stables Burned.

GREENVILLE, y. c., January T.
Especial THE grand jury yesterday
found a true bin for murder against
G.. f. Smith and the case was set for
trial next Monday. The judge ordered
that venire Of 100 be summoned from
which to select the jury. The prosecu-
ton will be conducted by Solicitor Wood
ard. assisted by Hon. &. Il. Aycock, OF
Goldsboro' The prisoner will be defend
Cd by Messrs. Latham & Skinner and
Jarvis q Blow of this town, and Hon.
J. +. Moore. Of WILLIAMSON. The case
is attracting much interest.
Elder David House, aged So years. died
at his home. three miles from Green
Vile. yesterday afternoon. For many
years he was a prominent minister Of
the Primitive Baptist church. \ better
man never lived In the county. lie leaves
large family.
Gresnville has had two prominent visi-
tors this week. If size counts for any
thing. They were Captain W. w. Car
roway and Mr.. II. Witcover OF South
Carolina who was here organizing a
lodge Of Chosen Friends The combined
weight OF the two is GO pounds. and
they are both as clever and jolly as they
are large.
Your correspondent has received in
formation Of the burning ~ the barns
and stables OF Mr.. John Elks, in Chicod
township Il few nights ago. one hun
bred and twenty-five barrels OF corn
were burned in the buildings. and the
team was barely saved. 1t was the work
Of an incendiary.
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Mrs. Betty's Remains in Danville.

pANVILLE. VA. January E-lSpe-
cial) THE remains Of the late Mrs. Lucy
T. Betty. wife Of Rev. l.. Il. Betty, who
died in Lynchburg Wednesday night last,
reached this city this afternoon and were
met at the depot by large concourse OF
Aeople Of all denominations. The remains
were accompanied by Rev. Mr.. Betty and
two daughters. Judge Edmund Waddill,
Jr.. and Mr.. Charles Waddill brothers OF
the deceased. and their wives; Captain
and Mrs James w. Gilmer. Of Norfolk;
Revs w. II. Atwill and r. II. Early,
DR. W. b. Hatcher. W. A. Carpenter,
and ]. +. Pettyjohn. The casket is cloth
covered. lavender color. with silver
handles. On the lid Is plate bearing the
words. Lucy r. Betty. Born. May ..
1855 Died. January 10, 1894 Asleep In
Jesus"
The floral offerings are numerous and
beautiful I'm design. The funeral Will take
place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, and
will be very simple.
At the close of the weck-of-prayer-ser-
vice held at Main-Street Methodist
church this afternoon, resolutions were
passed expressing sympathy with DR..
Alexander Martin. pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church on account OF his eX-
IRENE Illness. and with Rev. L. y. Betty
at the loss sustained by him by the death
OF his wife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-13
The Color Line at Primaries.

II was from no disposition TO evade the
Dispatches question as 10 negroes voting
in Democratic primaries that we failed
20 answer Il yesterday. We simply over
looked IT, We will answer IL now.
As to the negro participating in Demo
cratic primary. we do not think II has
become a practical question. but We be
lieve that where a negro has 50 Identified
himself with the Democratic party as To
give clear assurance OF his fidelity 10 It's
principles, and TO satisfy the party mana
gers that he is genuine Democrat, he
should be allowed TO vote as any other
DemOcrat.-'rhe Richmond Times.
Suppose there should be heated con-
test for a particular office. Suppose that
partisan feeling ran high, an II often does.
Suppose that the whites were pretty
evenly divided In opinion ard the colored
Democrats" came in ana decided the con-
test-made the nomination, in faet-what
would the defeated whites say? And UNI
der such circumstances how long would
Democratic primaries continue to satisfy
the wishes and expectations Of the white
members OF the Democratic party7
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Explanation as To the Beverly Letter.

As 90 Mr. BeYerlys letter, candor com
pels W 20 say that it got into our col
lrnns by AN accident which we have been
unable 10 get any explanation Of. We do
not see however. how that concerns the
Dispatch or any one else but Mr.. Beverly
and the Times. But does the accident
diminish In any way the force of the
leiter?-Thc Richmond Times.
This IS an astounding paragraph. on
Sunday a letter appeared in the Times
under the signature Of }. II. G. Bev-
erly charging gross and deliberate
frauds upon the Democrats Of a certain
section OF Tidewater Virginia. on Tues
day in It's editorial columns the Times
remarked that as the Dispatch wanted
20 start the legislative committees with
"something definite it recommended to
us a perusal OF Mr.. Beyerly's letter.
or course we then read 1t. We found 1t
hrisiling with charges against Democrats.
We also found that Mr.. Beverly said
II do not write this letter for publica-
ton" and on Thursday we referred to
that fact And now, behold. the Times
saws this Is a matter that does not con-
Germ the Dispatch nor any one but the
Times and Mr.. Beverly!
The Times pressed the Dispatch to read
the letter. and we read tread it all
and felt free TO comment upon 1t all.
rhAt it was published by accident We
are sure. but we submit that as evidence
the force of it has been much impaired.
Indeed. after the Tlmes's explanation.
we can no longer consider Mr.. Beverlys
letter as In evidence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-13
Pretty wedding In Hanover

Wainut-Grove church was the scene oil
a very attractive marriage Thursday even
ing at s o'clock-Mr. Edward r. Bowles
led 10 the altar Miss Matte }. smith
daughter OF George ii. Smith, Esq. The
beautiful audlence-room Of the church was
filed with guests from city and country.
Miss Hawks, of Richmond presided at the
organ. Misses Smith. BOwles, Hail. and
Christian were bridesmaids. and among
the ushers and groomsmen were Messrs.
Horne, Hall. Beadles. Talley. Revere, OF
Mddlesex. and King. The ladies' were
dressed I'm white. and carried large bou-
quets of roses and hyacinths. The cere-
mony was performed by the brides pastor
Or. G. II. Ryland. under graceful arch
of cedar. ferns. and holly, the bride re-
celving a beautiful ring, and the young
couple kneellng gracefully to receive the
benediction.
4 beautiful supper was served at the
home Of the brides parents. where fes-
tlvities we've kept Up to late hour.
Mr. Bowies IS the son OF the late James
Bowies. and makes a home for his bride
on a portion OF his mothers excellent
estate. where his skill I'm managing has
already given him high place among
the farmers of a very prosperous com
munity.
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HAD A FINGER CHOPPED OFF.
Halifax Citizens Agree That the Country Is
In a Prosperous Condition.

SCOTLAND NECK. y. C.. January IL.
Especial "A colored boy while holding a
chicken for cook TO chop its head off
at the Anchor House yesterday had one
of his fingers chopped nearly of.
Some persons have been breaking up the
town lamps. and Mayor Perry has offered
a reward for evidence sufficient 10 appre-
bend and convict them.
Mr.. J. II. Price, Of Richmond. has been
here several days.
The Scotland Neck Democrat has inter-
viewed quite a number Of farmers, mer-
chants. physicians. and others on the
outlook for the new year, and the answer
from every one Is that the country IL
i'm better condition than 1t has been In
many years Some say better than since
the war: others say ten years, and still
others say five years. All say that there
is plenty OF meat and bread in the country
and there are good reasons 10 hope Tor
a prosperous year.