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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
dwellings Of the Poor.

II has at least the one merit OF peihg
loyal, the growler has; the saloon Is t tne
only thing which takes kindly 10 tne
child. Honest play is forbidden or inter
fered with. BaH-piayers or top-spinners
in the streets are liable to arrest, anu
there is no room in the gloomy court
yard of the tenement-house. lie must
seek for other diversions, and Wanderihs
along the avenues Of water-fronts he
finds plenty Of kindred spirits in clrcum,
stances similar TO his own. The gang
is then formed, and soon the spirit OF
adventure-alas, only criminal adventure!
they may get the "where-with-an' to
rush the GROWER" a few times on their
own account. Then they grow bolder
and stores are raided. At last the acme
OF heroic triumph Is reached when they
are arrested and sent 10 jail. Inc young
tousns soon become proficient thieves.
Stop a representative street arab In one
Of the tenement districts Of New YORK.
and ask him where he lives
Don't live nowhere will be the usual
reply; .,.,y..
Amt got no clothes" This is Only too
evident
What do you do for living?"
"Nawthn'
Then how do you buy bready'
"Ah, whatr yer givin' us? We don;
buy no bread. we buys beer.
These urchins sleep anywhere In sum-
mer. and on some steam-grating or In
some tenement-roOm in winter. Hundreds
Of them have never seen Central PARK
or the Brooklyn Bridge: they regard an
invitation to Sunday school as a 'piOus
gams" 10 be Stunned. The majority
have never heard the sacred name or
Jesus. except as q blasphemy They
may have had "home'-a bed OF straw
in a filthy room. but they have discarded
this for the kindlier streets. Numbers
OF children run away from such homes
every week. The degraded mothers say
that they will come back when they are
hungry; but more than likely this Is
the very reason they ran away.-Edward
Pigot. NJ. D.. In Home and Country (New
York; for June.
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From the Governors Office

Judge r. II. Cardwell, Colonel r. F..
Boykin and Senator James n. Stubbs. OF
the joint committee appointed by the
Legislature TO confer with similar COM
mittee from Maryland with reference to
the oyster question, had a conference
yesterday with the Governor and Attor-
ney-General and talked over the situation
for nearly three hours, but nothing for
publication was given out
Dr. McBryde, president of Blacksburg
College, called on the Governor yesterday
and thanked him for the attention he
had shown the cadets. The former said
that he was glad 10 have paid the hays
compliment. and was quite proud of the
handsome appearance they made In the
Darade
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
LIBRARY COUPON.

1. Reverles OF a Bachelor.
. Lays OF Ancient ttone.
g. IillyiOSS scandal
4. The House VI the Seven Gables
B. Crawford.
g The Coming Race.
Z Dream Lite.
\ ErankenSteln.
q A Book OF Golden Deeds.
10 Moses from an old Aanse.
IL The Scarlet Letter.
10 Essays OF Ella.
- Vicar OF Wakefield
"a Twice-Told Tales.
IL Paul and Virginia.
~ "stOry OF an African Farm
~ Laws OF the Scottish Cavaliers
Is Lucille.
10 Dreams.
~ Black Beauty.
81 ono Of the Profession
~ Sartor kesartus.
81 The liyis OF the King
81 The Pleasures OF Life.
oS The Lady OF the Lake.
"a Mornings In FlOrencs.
81 Kab and His Friends.
Ok Whittier's Poems.
~ The Greatest Thing In the World
30 Lalla ROOkh.
81. Longfellows Poems
~ In McmOrlam.
rs The Princess
~ RassclaS.
rs Poerscal Selections
3S. Past and Present.
al ''Thoughts from the Emperor Marcus
Aureius Antoninus IT.,
% "Heroes and Hero Worship"
"a. 'Taiec from Shakespeare"
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01

The alarm Of fire turned in last even
Ing about $50 o'clock from Station No.
l24, Broad-street engine-house, was oc-
casioned by blaze having been discover
street between Eighth and Ninth occu-
pied by MIR. Sol. Binswanger as store
for paints. varnishes and artists sup
plies. The origin of the fire could not
be ascertained, but 1t is said 1t started
from some combustible material in the
cellar. The fire department responded
promptly. and in a few minutes two
streams were playing upon the fire, which
was extinguished in about half an hour,
after a damage OF four or five hundred
dollars. large portion Of which was
caused by water. II is understood that
the loss is covered by insurance
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APOLOGIZE OR ca.
Tho Alternative Given Ncapolis Mana
DanviiIe Fire.

DANvILLE. VA. May n.-Thefe mas
been some excitement In Neapoiis TO-
day. the result OF free fight. when
took place near the gate Of the Riverside
cation mills RUmor has II that hesro;
who keeps the gate OF the mus and
under whose scrutiny the white men
and women have to pass, mas peeh Ve'!
on last Tuesday Edward Purgerson,
white employe. threatened TO whip MN
n he continued his insoience. rms
was reported to the superintendent OF
the mills by the negro, Nelson Farmer.
To-day Purgerson was told by the super
jntcndent that II he did not. apologize
10 the negro he would be discharged
This Purgerson refused TO do, ana a
free fisticuff ensued. Purgerson was dis
A two story dwelling. owned by Bird
LIpscomb. colored, was destroyed by hre
this morning. The fire originated IN an
unoccupied room on the second floor. In
which there had been no fire for some
time and Il is a mystery. Loss about
81 .4C0 insurance. $1,000.
Isaac Johns. coored who came here
from Reldsville, n. c.. about three weeks
AGO. fell dead In Neapolis this evening.
lie had just finished eating his supper.
and was apparently In good health. He
was sixty-five years old.
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Remembered by Their Friends.

Leader Hall was well filled last night
the occasion being the presentation TO
Mr.. u. r. Pilson, former storekeeper Of
the Richmond and Danvile Manchester
shops of q silver service, and 10 Mr.. r.
w. Gentry, former master mechanic OF
the same shors OF gold watch, by the
employees of the shops.
Messrs. Pilson and Gentry have been
connected with the shops for a number
of years. and their departure from the
service Of the Richmond and Danville
was most fittngly remembered by their
former associates in the presentation of
the testimonials. Resolutions of respect
for the faithful performance Of their du-
ties. and regrets for their departure from
their former associates were read by
Mayor Ellyson.
The testimonials were presented by
Judge ingram in few well-chosen words.
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LOCUSJs IN7OxICATF.
These Pests are Fed Upon by Hogs in Page
aud the Resu Is are Fatal.

LuRAY. VA. May ei.-Special.--Perry
Nichols. who shot into a passenger train
Oh the Norfolk ana Western railroad on
the 9th Of April. was to-day sentenced
By Judge Booton. In the County Court, to
two years I'm the penitentiary.
The locusts are so very abundant i'm the
mountains and on the ground in such
quantities that the hogs feed upon them
and become intoxicated and die.
The continued cold weather warns us
that summer is not here. frost last night
The annual sermon before the on Bora
College. was delivered In the Lutheran
church last night by Rev. DR.. Miller, prin-
dressed the young ladies of the Luray
Female Institute last night In the Bap-
list church. The twelfth annual COM
snencement exercises OF the first-named
the iast-named will occur tomorrow
plght.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
THE REGIMENTAL BaZAAR.
The Bad Weather Kept Many Visitors
Away Last Evening.

The bad weather kept away a large
crowd Of people from the big Military
Bazaar at the armory last night. There
was a goodly crowd, however. for SO un-
comfortable a night. The attraction was
an excellent performance by Company
F's booth, and the Syrian and Tank ex-
hibition. At the hospital corps and non
commissioned Stairs booth you find the
lemonade and large and varied stock
OF fancy and useful articles; you can
try your luck guessing for bronzes toilet
articles. and beautiful cakes. The hand
some solid silver service TO be voted the
most popular captain has been greatly
admired. A beautiful carved hickory
cane, cut from the battlefield of Seven
Pines, is to be voted TO the most popular
ex-Confederate soldier.
At the booth Of he field and staff
officers beautiful and mechanical ar
ticles are on exhibition. This alone IS
well worth a visit TO the bazaar. The
handsome piano lamp. being voted TO
Capt Frank Cunningham. is quite n de-
sirable article. At Company F's table
everybody was busy selling candy and
fruits. Company was kept busy re-
ceiving votes 10 the most popular min
lister. physician, and city official, and
selling fancy articles. Company DIS to-
bacco booth and smoking room is meet
Ing with the success that Is justly due
it. All the leading brands of chewing and
smoking goods can be purchased there.
The restaurant and ice cream saloon
were well patronized. as was Company ELS
handsome booth. This booth has splen-
did range, which will be voted to Rich
mcnd's most popular policeman. Company
Is was working hard supplying willing
purchasers with all sorts OF goods Com
pany A Is rapidly disposing of its chances
on the house and lot and buggy.
Mrs. Julian r. Tenant, chairman OF
the hospital corps and non-commissiOned
staff has received from Mr. l.. NJ. Koeb-
Ter. of Cleveland, Ohio, through Private
J. G. Peermann. of the hospital corps.
five dollars Tonight Judge Farrar John-
nv Rebl will hold the boards at Sanger
Hall, and tomorrow night Polk Miller
will be the attraction. Lieutenants Goode
and Jeter bave charge of the doors, with
Sergeants Masurier and Davis as door
keepers. Private Fairlamb is ticket agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
Accidentally Wounded.

This morning Mr.. William Mackings took
up his gun 10 kin a hawk. but before ne
got near the tree the bird flew OFF.
Mr.. Macking had sprung his gun, and
forgetting this. set II down, at the same
time resting his arm over the muZzle.
In some way the weapon went off, the
entire load passing through the muscle
OF the left arm, making an ugly and
very painful wound.
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pctrr>burC Notes.

pETERsBURG, VA, May Especial.
Mr. BENJAMIN Harrison, who was APP
nointed by Postmaster II. Il. Smith his
assistant, will enter upon his duties to-
morrow.
will deliver his lecture. "The Last Days
Of the Confederacy," here in June.
The apple crop in the adjacent counties
VIII be a very short one. Most OF the
apples and other fruit was killed by
frost
Mrs. Simmons, the matron at the Home
for the Sick fell from the porch of that
building yesterday afternoon and broke
her arm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
A Carrier Pigeon Killed.

MEHERRIN. VA, May 3l.-A pigeon,
supposed TO be a carrier pigeon, was
shot and killed here this evening It
was found to be resting on the roof
Of a house. Not knowing the character
of the bird It was shot and found 10
be carrier pigeon. The name Of John s
Wagner, 1915 Clarkson street, south Bati-
more. Nd. was stenciied on some OF
the birds wing feathers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
HrisCorAL cHUncH CoNskcRArED.
Impressive Services at st. Paups Church,
SeWv"rf News.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May Si.-Spe-
cial.-St. Pauls Episcopal church, Of this
city. Rev. c. j. S. Mayo rector. was con-
secrated at II O'Clock this morning. one
OF the largest congregations that have
Mrs II. II. Colwell, OF Syracuse. n. Y.
sang voluntary. The conservation cere-
monies were conducted by Bishop f. NJ
Randolph. An able and Impressive SER
rector of the Holy Trinity Episcopal
church, Richmond. Rev. Mr. Gravatt was
formerly rector of ST. Johns church,
Hampton, 10 which st. Paul's church, in
this city. was attached as mission prior
- IT'S conservation. The church was
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
Among the visiting ministers who were
present were Rev. III. l.. Derby. of Acco-
mac; Rev. 7. G.. Scott. ~ Smithfield, and
Rev. G. j. Bryan. of Hampton.
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The Old Newspaper Nan.

His last lone page OF copys up,
And he's gone home 10 bed;
He never more will turn II In
To an earthly city ed.
His last stick fell a little short,
He had 20 cut IL down.
Ilis hard crept slowly DER the page;
He watched II with a frown.
And now It's in and all set up.
The papers gone to press.
The old mans still: his life was just
An item killed. ! guess.
Minnie ]. Reynolds. In Denver News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
KILLED ny ms FRIEND.
John Black. . Negro Youth, Shot by Tom
Bewlss-Dsath on the Rail.

BUCHANAN VA. May 3l.-Special.-
John Blake was shot and instantly killed
by Tom Bowies at Indian Rock, In this
(3otetourD county, this evening al &
o'clock. Both are colored youths. Tom
Bowles IL now In charge Of a special
Dmcer. TO your correspondent he declared
tns killing occurred accidentally Ia 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
To 60 10 jamestown.

To-day the boys of the Male Ornhan
town. A fine time is in store sor ali who
go. Tickets can be obtained at the stores
OF Judson Cunningham. Twenty-first and
Main streets; Owens & Minor Drug Com
pany. X. G. Cabell e. Co, j. A. Morris,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
In the Beautiful Month Of s.ay.

In the beautiful month OF May
When every bud uncloses;
Dsep in my heart OF hearts
Love blossomed with the roses.
In the beautiful month Of May
When all the birds were singing:
/ breathed, 10 her. the love
That in my soul was springing.
Home and Country (New iork) rol
June.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
Georgetown Wins Acain.

NIDDLETOWN, CONN, May 81
Georgetown defeated Wesleyan here to-
day in a hard-fought game. In the
first inning, with three men on bases,
Georgetown made a triple play.
Score: *. If. =.
Georgetown % o . % 90 % Q =
Batteries g. Tirrel and A. Tirrell
Georgetown battery not given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01

friendly scunlc. but as to this reports are
conflicting. ,
Western railroad last night, was struck
by passing train. and died OF his Injuries
to-day.
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Rev. Dr. Nelson Much Better

ALEXANDRIA,. VA. May 31.-Speclal.
Rev. DR.. kinloch Nelson is much better.
His Illness is congestion of the brain,
brought on by over-exerton, but he is
relieved and out of danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
Women "Honorab es.n

The eight unmarried ladies who hold
office as the Queens maids of honor have
some privileges. They are given the pre-
Tx OF Honorable" and on marrying re-
ceiyc from the Queen the gift Of 5000.
From the Boston Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01

LYNCHBURG. VA. May 3l.-The
weather was unfavorable TO good ball
PLAYING here to-day. being cold and windy
The game between Staunton and Lynch
burg was an exciting smuggling match,
the score being n tie several times dur
Ing the game. Stanton finally winning
in the tenth inning. Score: II. II. T..
Lynchburg 80 20 , % liz p
Stanton ........OOOO 80 o. FL 81
Batteries: Smith and Webster; Sewers.
Malarkey and Arthur.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01

Batteries: Shaw, Flynn, and sweet;
Keenan, and Boyle.
At Memphis first game): y, n. T.;
Memphis ......2 2 3 o l III ~
Macon ..O o O o 900 o.
Batteries: wadsworth and oMeara'
GIL and Welsh. ..
Second game}: X. n. ~,
Macon .......O O2 OOO q o o. y
Batteries: Neal and O'Meara; Cain ana
Welsh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
THE RAIN BROKE IT UP.
rHp HOOTERS DIsAPPoINIED At
WEsr-END PARE.
The Game. However. at tho End OF the
Second Inning Stood 3 to In favor
of Richmoud-OtherG Games.

About seven hundred people congregated
at the West End Ball Park yesterday az
ternoon to witness the first Of a series
of three games between the Richmonds
and the Petersburgs. There was no lack
OF enthusiasm. for the great rivalry be-
tween the two clubs was taken up by
the crowd. and the rooters had come cut
for the purpose OF giving a well-estaD-
lished and genuine exhibition Of what
the real rooters can do when the occa-
sion demands IT,
Besides the large delegation from the
City an aggregation OF Cockade City
crsnks, numbering about one hundred.
occupied conspicuous places on the grand
stand and the bleacherles and they lost
no time IN demonstrating TO the specta-
tors where their sympathies lay. They
yelied-incessantly, kicked Vigorously sly
umpire, and o. p Harrison. the secretary
OF the Petersburg club, sent a note TO
the scorers stand TO the effect that he
would contest the game before the state
League. on the ground that Mike
O'Rourke umpired, Kahn. Of the Rich
monds. thought the gentleman had
wheel in his head" and did not hesitate
TO express his views 10 the effect that
the Agriculturalists were the greatest all
around kickers he ever saw and that
such bluffs didn't have any effect on the
Richmonders. and would be OF no conse-
quence to the league either.
PLAYED ~ THE MUD.
Mr. Harrison will not have an opportu-
nifty to contest the game, however. for
old Jupiter Pluvius saved him the trou-
BILE. At the closing up OF the second in
ming everybody tried to seek shelter IN
the grand stand. except few who crowd
ed into the scorers stand, which has been
recently erected in accordance with the
requests Of the press representatives. The
twenty-five or thirty horns carried out
for the avowed purpose OF "manufactur-
ing goodiy supply o. noise, were quiet
ed. and the torrents Of rain that trans
formed the ball grounds into a small
sized mill pond were only varied now and
then by the old familiar cry, PLAY Ban.
the PLAYERS around the bases. the game
was called. with the Richmonds standing
three runs to their adversaries' nothing.
These runs were made by n base-hit each
on the part Of Kahn and McGann. and
beautiful two-bagger In deep centre by
Phillips. assisted by n sacrifice on the
part OF little Jimmy West. who slipped
up twice on Mother Earth en- route 10
first base.
The umpire in charge at the time. W
Duke then called the game. and the
crowd lowered about and escaped the
deluge as best they could until the ele-
ments permitted them 70 come TO town.
The two clubs will cross bats this after
noon at o'clock at the same place.
The management has decided to charge
the ladies for seats in the grand stand.
owing 10 the large crowds patronizing the
games. The members of the fair sex,
however. will be admitted into the
grounds free of charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01

GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TO-DAY,
Petersburg at Richmond,
Roanoke at Norfolk,
Stanton at I,ynchburg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01
CU1MPIOYsHIP BALL GAMES.
The Orioles Defeat the Reds-st. Louis
Wilma from the Giants

BROOKLYN. May I.-Chlcago played
the first of three days series OF games
az Eastern Park to-day. The attendance
was very small The only runs Chicago
made we're in the fifth inning, when they
punched three hits and succeeded in
for the Brooklyns caught splendidly, cap
turing three difficult foul flies. Score:
II. II. T..
Brooklyns ........O14OOOOO x-5 9 4
Clicagos ...........0 0 0 % o 3
Batteries: Kennedy and Daley; Terry
and Kittridge Umpire, Swartwood.
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BALTIMoRE, I; CINCINNATI, /.

BALTIMORE. May 3l.--The Orioles won
in a canter to-day. Mulane was wild
and ragged at first and ii required gilt
edged fielding TO overcome his poor work.
After the fourth inning ne was invunera
BILE Keller made four hits for seven
bases. Clouds and rain drops held the
X. II. l..
BaItimores ........OO2O20 oil u 2
Cincinatis .........O01 O00 o.
Batteries: Muiane and Robinson; Dwyer
and Vaughan
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As reported for the other sections,
rain was needed badly until the middle
Of the month; Since, that time piiehiey
The crops are generally doing very wei.
Some farmers are complaining OF blasted
wheat heads. Some corn WAS "asheu
up by the violent rains
oats and grass have suffered more
In this section than other crops. A.,
Crops have not suffered from any as
ease or insect. The seVenteen-year locust
IS reported in Fauquier county, but are
doing no injury 10 crops. 49,
Stock are in excellent condition. Eau
quier county reports cattle 10 De un-
usually dne-many ready for market;
horses. sheep. moss and COWS to be IN
fine condition; lambs 10 have done Wen
and are nov being marketed
this section.
Farmers are generally reported well
up with their work.
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Norfolk nefcntcd by RoanoRr.

NORFOLK, VA. May D.-Roanoke won
from Norfolk in to-day's game by score
of = to > The game was a listess one
and devoid Of features. with the excep-
ton Of the hGme-run Of McHoverter, Of
the Roanoke team
Score. X. II. r..
Norfolk .......OO 90 90 % !
Roanoke ........O 20 q OK q I
Batteries: Corihower and Johnson; BOYD
and Daniels.
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MONTH OF MAY CROPS.
CONDITION OF AGRfCULTURE Nv
THE SEYERAL SECTIONS.
A Season of Storms and Drouxht--Alto-
gether Il Has Not Been Month Al
vantageous to Growing Crops.

Colonel Thomas whitehead. the Com
missioner Of Agriculture, has compiled
the following report Of the crops FOR
Nav from special bulletins from the
various counties Of the State.
TIDEwATER.
The month Of May up 10 the 18th or
Goth. was too cold and dry for crops
generally. The latter part OF the month
was attended by abundant rain, and In
some counties to much rain has fallen
ard a slight damage 70 the crops has
resulted therefrom.
The cold dry weather has damaged
the crops in this section quite materially
Spring oats have especially suffered, and
clover is reported to have been damaged
quite seriously in some counties.
The hay crop, it Is feared, VIII be cut
short by the cold.
A great deal Of corn is up, and generally
looking well; the recent rains benehted
the crop very much.
Some depredatOry insects are reported
to have made their appearance. Caroilhe
county reports the cat worm to be At
work on corn and causing some damage.
James City county comp aims or NY tntt
is attacking the watermelon vines. King
and Queen county fears that spring oats
Is being attacked by some Insect. Inc
potato bug IS reported Troublesome III
several counties $500
stock are reported in good condition
and entirely free from diseases. James
City county notes an Improvement since
the April report.
The farmers are reported to be all well
advanced with their work. The reports
this month give no hope Of any KIND OF
a yield of fruit.
Henrico county reports that the seven
teen year locust has made his appear
young oaks.
MIDDLE VIRGINIA.
Many counties in this section report
MAY 10 have been too cold and dry for
grass, wheat. and oats. After the l9th
some very violent rains visited THIS sec
ton. inJurng corn and oats, the former
being washed up by the storms. Oats
and grasses in this section seem 10 nave
suffered more than other crops by the
unfavorable weather.
Fairfax reports wheat and rye prOmts-
ing; oats, corn, and grasses backward.
fluVanna reports Wlnter oats snort
spring oats far; corn came up badly
and is not looking well
Charlotte reports cora good, but other
crops poor.
Dinwiddie reports crops to be In fair
condition that tobacco plants are scarce,
and the acreage Of that crop VIII De
curtailed this year.
Chesterfield reports crops good, with
the exception Of sprlnS oats. other coun-
lies i'm this section report th' gc4srd
condition Of crops in this section very
favor able. crops have remained com
paratlvely free from the attacNs OF IN
scots and diseases. DinWiddie reports
rust in the wheat to a small extent,
and '5ucklughd .t pore t.d, .tt ~ hd-
injured tobacco plants some.
Stock are reported TO be in an unusual
" fine condition. No diseases reported,
except few cases of hog cholera in one
county. So. ....
The farmers are better up with their
work than usual.