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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
STAGE COACH HELD UP.

The Wells-FarGo Treasure Box Looted
of Money and Jewelry.
CALIsToeA, CAL, May 9.-The stage
coach running between this place and
Clear Lake was held up and robbed
Tuesday afternoon by two masked
men who secured about 81, 200 cash and
looted Well-Fargo's treasure box. It
l. not known how much they got from
the box. The box also obtained con-
siderable valuable jewelry. A posse
has been organized and are in pursuit
of the robbers. Rewards aggregating
81 300 are offered for the robbers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
sent . Bullet Through His Head.

Sent . Bullet Through His Head.
DENVER, Col, May 9.-Hugh Cahill, q
keeper of hotel on Larimer street.
committed suicide by sending a bullet
through his head. Worry over his
business depression is given as the
cause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
It's One Drawback.

Mrs Homer-Dear me, l must com
mence house-cleaning tomorrow, and
I hate itg'
Mr.. Homer-Why. how Is that?
Mrs. Homer-It dirties everything M
oo-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
A PARTIAL VICTORY
For the Philadelphia Striking GARNER
Workers.

For the Philadelphia Striking Garment
Workers.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10.-The ranks
Of the striking garment workers were
further depleted yesterday by 300
hands returning to work, the demands
Of the strikers having been agreed to
by nine additional contractors. Thus
tar fifty-eight contractors have signed
Agreements with the Knights of Labor
to abolish sweat shops and increase
the pay of their hands, and have also
furnished bonds of $3.50 each that
wages will be paid each week. It is
expected that 900 workers now out
will be employed by Saturday and tina,
the strike will then be settled with the
strikers victorious. The Knights of
Labor refuse to recognize the union
garment workers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

Tried.
Mrs. Hector know what kind Of q
temper you've got
Mr. Hector don't doubt it. You've
tried it often enough.-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
Tho Baltimore Coatmakers' Strike Prac.
tically Settled.

BALTIMORE, Md. May 1O.-The strike
Of 1900 coatmakers ten days ago is
practically settled. and it is probable
that all the strikers will be at work in
day or two. The strikers were par
tally successful. An increase of from
20 to 80 per cent, over the former
wages has been agreed to by the man
afacturers in lieu of the so per cent
demanded,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
She Wants . Change

She Wants = Change
Hell think your family name is
such fine one.
She-Do you? get dreadfully tired
of it.-Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
A Reason.

Reason.
81 think / know why boy that
doesn't know his lessons gets a whip
ping sometimes" said Wallie. IF he
doesn't learn, it shows he isn't smart,
so they whack him till he does smart. !"
-Harper's Young People.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

Truly Christian.
His kiss was like a blow unto
Her modesty; with meek
And truly Christian spirit
She turned the other cheek.
Detroit Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

One Thing at n Time.
"When drink much can't work. so
/ let it alone"
1.-The drinking?'
''No, the working. Sweet, In
Texas Siftings.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

Beecham's pills are for bilious
ness, bilious headache, dyspepsia,
heartburn, torpid liver, dizziness,
sick headache, bad taste in the
mouth, coated tongue, loss of
appetite, sallow skin, etc, when
caused by constipation /; and con-
stipation is the most frequent
cause of all of them.
Go by the book. Pills roc and 75c
box. Book FREE at your druggists or
write B. F. Allen Coz 36s Canal Street,
New York.
Annual sales moro than 100000 boxes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
Not Competent to Judge

Not Competent to Judge.
Miss Chatter-What fool-killers cigar
cites are. Don't you think SO. Mr..
Noodleby?
Mr.. Noodleby- Weally, l couldn't
say, Miss Chatter. l never smoked one
in me life, dontcherknow.-Life
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

ARE We COMING TO rHIs1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Makes Pure Blood.
Makes Pure Blood.


Progressing.
Mrs. Lakeside (solicitously)- my
dear, are you getting on all right?
Mrs. Newlywed "a six-months' bride)
You bet am. I've learned where
my husband is when he says he's at the
club. I'll soon have evidence enough
IN. Y. World.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
Q. A. ASTON,
Cotton Factor and
WarehouSeman.

Once Corner of Spring and Crockett Streets,
Shreveport, La.
+ beg to call your attention to the tact that l
/ am still in the Cotton Factorage and Ware
house business Having spent the last thirty
years of nv life in this line | claim to have a
thorough Knowledge of the business in all Its
branches Am located at the commodIous
warehouse corner of Spring and Crockett
streets, whore | will always be found selling
CHASING and weighing my own cotton By
doing my own work | am enabled to handle
your cotton for less money than any one else.
have no groceries, dry goods or anything
other than cotton to sell Should any OF my
customers need such things will a ways take
pleasure in having their orders filled at lowest
prices charging them no commission whatever
All ask of them is to ship ne their cotton,
which propose to store and sell tor % cents
per bale less such charges as freight, Grtyago
and insurance. I am Il member ot the Board
of Trade having at all times before Inc the
latest telegraph dispatches, keeping thorough
" posted on prices. | always get the top OF
the market and give my customers tho full
benefit of it.
Thanking you for your past patronage and
soliciting a continuance Of same, remain,
Yours very truly,
G. A. ALSTON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
Homestead Entry No. 4427
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, }
NOveu,har 10 ISQ1

Land Ofhce at NatchltOcheS La,
November 49, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will he made before the
Clerk of District Court at Benton, La, on
January 3, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No.
ii27--John w. Houston-for the east fraction
al half of northeast fractional quarter of Sec
ton 81. township 10 North. range II West -
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz: w. f. Peas, J. F. Reynolds,
J. T. Peas, Haughton P. O., La, and G. w.
Jones, of Knox Point, La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, who knows Of
any substantial reason, uuder the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be
given an opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cross examine tho witnesses
of said claimant. and to offer evidence in re-
buttal of that submitted by claimant.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
November %, 1895. jan2
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
JULIUS LEVI,
TO DREYFUss BRos.)
Another Sewing Machine Given
Away This Week.
CAPES, CAPES, CAPES,

CAPES, CAPES, CAPES.
Ever on the alert for BARGAINS,
we have secured fine line of Capes
which were received Monday. They
are the attraction of the season, as
our prices range far below anything
attempted in this line this season.
This lot consists Of many different
styles and qualities.
One lot of Ladies' Sateen Shirt
Waists, worth 81, this week at 60c.
each.
One lot Ladies' Real Kid Gloves,
4button length Tans, only Csc. pair,
worth 81.
10 Pieces 3Ginch Tricot, worth
25c., at lie yard.
Our entire stock of Fancy Elan
nels, comprising Plaids, Stripes and
Fancy Figures; also French Wap-
pr F'annels, worth from 35c. to
Toe; tuis week 2Gc. yard.
Boys Knee Pants, 25c. pair.
Silk Haudkerchiefs at 25c.: worth
SOC.
Buttermilk Soap at 10c. box of 3
cakes.
Fancy Crochet Cotton, &c. spoon.
4-ounce bottle Vaselipe, 1Oc each.
80 Baby Gaps, White Embroider-
ed Silk, worth S1.25, at G5c. each.
One lot Ladies' Fast Black Hose,
worth 25c., at l5c. pair.
Another lot of those Mems Half
Hose in Tan Or Black, worth 25c ,
ct 15c. pair.
Children's fast black full regular
made Derby Ribbed Hose, size 6 to
81, worth zoe. at lOc.
JULIUS LEVI,
At Dreyfuss Bros. Old Stand,
Shreveport, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
Sherif,S Sale.

Mrs. Ella Hamilton, ct al, No. 1916. In Dis
VS.. trict Court, Bos-
John L. Gore. sier Parish La.
DIV virtue of u witt of iieri f;lcias issued in the
ID above named suit, and to me directed |
have seized ard will proceed to sell, at public
anction, to the last and highest bidder, at the
front door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, November 30th, 1895, the following
described property, to-wit:
The north half of northwest quarter and
southeast quarter of northwest quarter of
section 9, township % North, range L. West,
containing 100 acres more or less.
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, j. l., Gore.
Terms of Sale-Cash without the benefit OF
appraisement, to pay and satisfy the sum OF
Sl60 90, with Sper cent interest from Dec. 70
1885, also s. - cost together with all costs OF
suit, including 5 per cent on said sum and IN.
terest as attorneys fees, and according to law
a. Il. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, October a, 1895
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
COaaStNOle'S Safe.

Mrs f. J. Elstner) Injustice r. c: Stinsons
VS.. Court, Ward 2, Bossier
Jim Cooper. )Parish La.
DIV virtue of q writ of tieri facias to me ti
ID rected by the Hon. X. G. Stinson, j. p,
| have seized and will proceed to sell to the
highest bidder, for cash, at Brownee, La, on
Saturday. the 18th day of December. 1895,
the following described property, to-wit:
Two Cows and Calves and 16 head of hogs.
Said property seized in the above entitled
suit, and will be sold to pay and satisfy said
writ, together with interest and cost.
w. Z. NORRIS, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Mr.. w. II. Luzenberg, Stenogra
pher, Shreveport, will give prompt
attention to all business entrustd to
him. See bis card.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Whatever you may wish to buy in
the line of seasonable and fashiona-
BILE Millinery Goods, you will find at
the popular millinery establishment
of Miss Mary A. Files, No. 22O
Texas street, Shreveport. The new
est, the finest and the largest varie-
tyof goods and the very lowest
prices will be found at her store.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

While at work at his fathers saw
mill, near Rocky Mount, on the 18th
instant, Mack Gleason, a 15year old
son of Justice j. p. Gleason, met
with quite serious accident. A
heavy piece of lumber became en-
Hanged in the saw, and was thrown
against one of his legs, breaking it
in several places, making amputa-
ton necessary, which operation was
performed by Drs. Bugg and Gala
way. We are pleased to learn that
Mr.. Gleason is doing as we'll as
could be expected since the ampu-
tation of his leg.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Call on Miss Mary A. Files, No
22O Texas street, Shreveport, and
you will obtain good bargains. She
has everything needed in the MILL
merry line, fancy goods, Christmas
goods, &c, aud will continue to add
to her stock during the winter and
holiday season. What Miss Files
wants her friends and patrons to do
is to call at her store and judge the
quality of her goods, aud see how
low her prices are. Her motto is,
Full Value.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

SOLUTION OF THE FINANCIAL
OUEsrIoN.-Buy yonr drugs, patent
medicines, etc, from Leon NJ. Garter,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

A heavy rain prevailed here all
day Saturday, with considerable
rain Sunday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

J. II. Woods & Co. give special
attention to all orders entrusted to
them in the lumber line.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

For Paints, Oil, Varnishes and
Window Glass, 60 to Leon NJ. Car
ter's, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Why pay stamped prices for
patent medicines when you can save
from u to Is per cent by buying
from Leon NJ. Garter, Shreveport?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Hayward Hanks, son of Mrs. +.
N. Hanks, died at the home of his
mother, near Midway, at s o'clock
Tuesday morning, aged about Q
years. The bereaved family have
the sympathy of their many friends
in the death of dear little Hayward.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
OWE LIVE
OFFERING CHOICE OF ROUTES
VA
NEW ORLEANS, SHEEFE-
PORT or MEMPHIS.
THROUGH CARS TO
NEW ORLEANS, SHREVEPORT
+ AND MEMPHIS.

For Tickets and further information, call on
or address your nearest ticket agent. or
L. s. TIIORNE. )GASTON MESLIER,
Sd Vice. President and General Passover and
DALLAS, TEXAS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Rev. Fl. J. Boltz will preach in
Benton at II o'clock a. IT,, On Sun
fay. Dec. Sth.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

The largest stock of Blank Books
and Stationery can be found at Leon
NJ. Carriers, Druggist and Stationer,
corner Texas and Spring streets,
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Don't fail to call on J. H. Woods
& Co. when wantiny anything in
the lumber line.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Economy is the road to Wealth.
Buy your Drugs, &C., from Leon M.
Carter, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

SAVE YOUR MEAT.-Get your
salt at T. NJ. Vaughan's:
2SO ID barrel, fine salt. ..-...S2 20
200 fb barrel, fine salt. $685.. l Is
100 ID barrel, fiue salt. ..---. 70
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Go tot. H. Woods& Co. for your
lumber. Good stock and lowest
prces.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
Time Table Cotton Belt Route.
I'll C'Na'a.

II Cara.
To the Democratic Voters Of Bossler Parish:
The Democratic Executive Committee having
ordered al election As a recommendation for
appointment of Tax Assessor, | submit my
name as candidate subject to the Democratic
primary, soliciting the support of the Demo-
cratic voters of Bosser parish. | promise to
give the office my personal attention and Gu
deavor to give satisfaction, and do my whole
duty in the event that | am honored with the
nomination.
Respectfully,
b. NASH.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
T. M. Vaughan

Keeps Flour and Furniture, and
everything else. Get his prices be-
tore going elsewhere.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

George Phelan, of the University
of Virginia, who was injured in a
football game Saturday, died Sunday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Rev. ?. II. Uenslcy will preach III
Renton next Sunday at 4 p. m.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

IN order to increase THE WEEKLY
i COMMERCIAL APPEAL circulation TO
l0O.0 900 at once we will give away to subscrlb-
crs and agents So ,iS0 in cash and valuable
gifts. The Commercial Appeal has placed in
the vaults of the Mercantile Bank, of Mem
pis, Tenn, under sea one average size white
ear OF corn, and the grains are of an average
size, and to the subscriber first guessing the
correct number or nearest correct number OF
grains on the of corn,
We will give in cash. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 500
Second correct or nearest correct guess,
in cash. %oV
Third correct or nearest correct guess.
bicycle. .---.--..----. 10
Fourth correct or nearest correct guess,
bicyclc 100
Fifth correct or nearest correct guess Ill
cash. -
And AS other gifts rang ing i'll order given
above i'll cash aud gifts from $50 to
IS cents, amounting to-.---.----.- 800
To the first 600 subscribers received,
whether correct or incorrect guess
is sent, we will mail, post paid, an
engraving showing the National
Capitol at Washington, and Por-
traits of all the Presidents, stating
when and giving length of time
each one occupied the Presidential
chair, valued at = each. .-...--.. 1000
Total to subscribers. ...................S2,}) 800
Amount offered to agents is 81, 100, making
total in all OF $3.50.
SPECIAL NOTICED cents must accom-
pany every guess for II months subscription
| to the Weekly Commercial Appeal.
No guess will be recorded upon any terma;
| no forgetting or leaving out by accident or
| otherwise, or not knowing Of the guess at the
| time you subscribe, will entltle you to send a
guess aiterward. The guess must come with
| the subscription or not at all.
| ~ Guess number of grains on tho ear OF
| cn1n and get $500 cash.
| BANK STATEMENT.-A sealed package
| containing one average sized white ear of corr
| has been placed in the vaults of the Mercantile
| Bank by the Commercial Appeal and on Jan
! 10, 1896. the package will be turned over &c
them, the number of grains will be counted
| and the successful guesses announced by The
Commercial Appeal and the gifts promptly
paid.
1t is unshucked and no one can possibly
| know the number of grains on it.
MERCANTILE BANK.
The Weekly Commercial Appeal is tn
leading weekly of the South and is for Democ
racy, Free Silver and the People.
| - All orders must be mailed on or befor
Jan. 10, 1896. If later. guess will not be re
corded. Remit by registered letter. postotfic
money order or express money order. 1t i
not safe to ST ri money in common letter. ID
not send stamps. Agents wanted. Sampl
copies free.
COMMERCIAL APPEAL,
Memphis, Tenn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

Forty cents, cash, for an ounce OF
Qulnine, at Leon NJ. Carriers Drug
store.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

J. II. Woods & Co. furnish all
Kinds of lumber on short notice.
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HARRY I'D. Watson,

Notary Public and Abstr actor of Land Titles.
~ Homestead Entries + State and United
States lands promptly attended to. Full
Abstracts OF all lands in Bossier Parish and all
lots in Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28

III. Woods & Co. solicit your
orders for lumber.
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Notice 10 FrespNssers.

No hunting or fishing on my place will be
~ allowed. Trcspussers will be prosecuted
to the fullest extent Of the law.
a. CURTIS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-28
JULIUS LEVI,

At Dreyfuss Bros. Old Stand,
Shreveport, La.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-05-12
x Terrible Wis tant.

Ul Pain Is ain avs a terrible visiiant, auI 1 ten domiciles Iuelf with one for Ii e.
 h's iu;iic:IUn Is preventive. in ca,re Rheumatism by timely re,ortIo Hos letters StUmaco BitIer-, which checks
 he encruachmenrs of this obstinate and dang. rOus malady at the outset. The term "dangerUts" ia used advised- iy. for rheumatism Is always iiab c tU attack the ,i al organs and terminate fife. No testimony is more conclusive and concurrent thai that oi phcsicans who testify tn Ihs excellent effect oi the bitters m this di.ease. Person. in- cur weIting in rainy w-arhvr, and whO are exposed 10 drau%h'-, shoulI use the Biiters a. a preventative Uf iii rflect-. Malaria. dyspepsia, liver and kidney tr0nhle. nrryousn, ss and Gebil- ity are also among the ailments to ro which this popular medicine is ah. apisd. For the iniirmiiies, sprnPss and stiffness o! the aged it is highly beneii- cial
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-05-12

The infant son of F. F.. Harrington, the geutlemauly R. R. agent at F"ir- bank, died today at tha; place. Dr. Hulcombe was sent for but rhe lii lr sufferer exaIred shortly aiierword was sent. he remains were brought [" Tombstone and the funeral took place fir Im the Catholic church this after noon. Rev. Father D.lly Uif:ciaiIry The PRosPEcTpn, in conjunc- tiun win the numerous friends rx- tend- its sympathy to ihe sorrOwing parents who have been bereft Of their little one.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-05-12
STORAGE.

There are several points along tine San Pedro river upon the west side where storage reservoirs could Le built,
 At q point that is known as Pages Canyon, which drains from the southerly portion oi Happy Valley, where there is running water the entire year. At ihi, point the caryoa is narrow, and walls solid where n dam lG0 feet in length ami 75 fec high will store over 100000 900 cutie feet ol water anu bring under cultiva-- rion over 1000 acres that cannot now be cultivated owing 10 the sinking O. the water below the canyon.
 There are la-ge flats 10 the east and we.t of Benson, where the soil is ii:-i class, and could he irrigated by storage reservoirs built in the V shaped wash e., tha, drain a vast era of country wing north of the Wbets;ones and west of the Dragocn mountains and which washes or smal! canyons Carry large bodies Of water Curing the rainy season. A series Of dams, one above the other, would store aD i'm men.e body oi water, eDOugi; 70 irIi- gat- hundred. of acres Of land, Lui the evaporation would be 90 great iha, but small part of the water would be ay~ilab!e for the early summer months whei irrigation is needed most. IL Ihe water scored were used immediate, ly after the raiay season, this system oi -t. rage wurli warrant tae expense but the spring and winter rainfall being so small, there wOulh be hul 1 little water left for Use when needed mast for growing crops.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-05-12

The report of the National Weather Bureau of the last week of April shows that the weather throughout the CuItei States was considerably warm CT riIan usual at this time of year, ex- cept in Flafila, California and Ari- zona. Ri"iall was heavy exc pt in the northeastern and southwes ern portions of the country. Crops are doing well. Prospects a'e for an abrn- dant fruit crop.