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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors of John Seldom, deceased
You are hereby notified to present your
claims and demands against the estate OF John
Selden to the undersigned at his office IN
Charles Town, West Va, on or before the 5Oth
day Of May, 1896, for proof.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of April,
1896. CLEON MOOkE,
April %, 1866. Com'r Of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Although a very busy man, DR.. r. V.
Pierce, of Buffalo, y. Y, has found time in
which to write q great book of over thou
sand pages entitled, the Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser, il Plain English, or
Medicine Simpli6ed. Few books printed
in the English language have reached 50
great a sale as has this popular work, over
$4,000 copies having been sold at Sl.5O
each. The profits on this enormous sale
having repaid its author for the great
amount Of labor and money expended on its
production he has now decided to gire array
absolutely free, 10000 copies of this yalua-
bic book. the recipient only being required
TO mail 10 the Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, of Buffalo, n. Y, of which
company he is president, twenty-one l2l)
one-cent stamps, to cover cost OF mailing
only. and the book will be sent postpaid
Il is a veritable medical library, complete
in one volume. II contains zoos large
pages. and over 800 illustrations, some Of
them in colors The Free Edition is pre-
cisely the same as sold at $3.50 except only
that the books are bound in strong MANILA
paper covers, instead of cloth. 1t Is not Of
ten that our readers have an opportunity to
obtain a valuable book on such generous
terms. and we predict that few will miss
availing themselves Of the unusual and lib
eral offer to which we have called their at
tentiOn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

A box car on the belt line on the "bOOm,"
not far from the Road Machine Works,
loaded with bran, was burned about half
past ten o'clock last Thursday night. The
fire brigade was called out, and the fire was
confined to the car 1t must have been in
cendiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Mrs. Annie Barritt, wife of Mr.. Charles w.
Barritt. and daughter of Mr.. James Albin OF
this town, died near Berryville last Saturday,
aged about % years, leaving a husband and
four young children. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev S. w. Cole in the Baptist
church here on Sunday-interment in Edge
Hill Cemetery
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
4 school teacher Of this county request:

A school teacher of this county requests
us to insert the following "COl. J. Garland
Hurst, who has consented to become a can
didate for the Legislature, ought to have the
vote of every teacher in the public schools
of the county. He was their friend in need
as well as friend in deed, often advancing
their pay out of his own purse, when he was
sheriff" Slip Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

There was a meeting of the citizens at the
courthouse last night to discuss the feasibility
of Stimulating the industrial establishments
already here and encouraging others to avail
themselves of the advantages of Charles Town
as manufacturing place. Several new indus
tries are contemplated-the prospect of the To-
cation here of a bicycle factory and others IS
good, and committees to work up the matter
and solicit subscriptions to stock were ap-
pointed. We haven't time or space to say
more nOW
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors of Louis Keyser, decd:
You are hereby notified to present your
claims and demands against the estate Of Louis
Keyser to the undersigned at his office IN
Charles Town. West Va, on or before the 10th
day of May, 1896, for proof -,
Given hinder NV hand this 10Th day OF April,
1904 CLEOS MOORE,
Anril 30 1Sq6-6t. Comr of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church, at
Dudields, will hold Lawn Fete" at the
residence of SIR. John f. Melvin, May 22d.
They have secured some fine piano, mando-
lin and violin, also recitations and vocal
solos for the occasion. Ice cream and
strawberries will be served. The public is
cordially invited TO attend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

The fancy fair for the Harper Graveyard
fund will be held in Jonadab Hall, Camp
Hill, from June 10Th to the goth. Contri-
buttons of fancy articles are requested to be
sent in for the purpose from all persons in
terested.-K T. Sentinel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

The ladies of the Bakerton NJ. E. Church,
South, will give a strawberry and ice cream
festival in the grove near the church on
Friday aud Saturday evenings, May 22d and
23d. from to 1890 p. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Don't believe it if some one tells you that
C. T. Wall is not paying more for wool than
you can get in Berryville and Martinsburg,
and more than it will possibly net you in
Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Holr 10 Trenta life.

IErOm IacllC hediln JOURNAL
First. geta wife; second, be patient You
may have great trials and perplexities in
your bushes, but do not therefore, carry to
your home a cloudy or contracted brow
Your wife may have trials, which, though
of less magnitude, msy be hard for her to
bear. A Kind word, a tender look, will do
wonders in chasing from her brow all clouds
of gloom.-To this we would add always
keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy i'm the house. 1t is the best and is sure
TO be needed sooner or later. Your wife
will then know that you really care for her
and wish to protect her health. For sale by
Brown d Hoof, Druggists, Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

For every quarter in q mans pocket there
are dozen uses and 10 use each one IN
srcb rav As 20 derive the greatest benefit
is a question every one must solve lot MN nun
self We believe, however, that no better
use could be made Of one OF these quarters
tban 10 exchange il for bottle OF Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
a medicine every family should be PROVIDED
with. For sale by Brown Hoon' Drug
gists. Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

We understand Hon. J. w. Bailey will speak
in the courthouse Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock, and will advocate free coinage of sill
yer. Hon. U. S. Hall, of Missouri, will speak
at night in same place in opposition to free
coinage. Both are men of ability.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

We understand the Powhatan Brass and
Iron Works Company of this town contem-
plates. in the near future, the introduction
of new lathes, and machinery suited to the
manufacture Of lines of goods not heretofore
made here. 1t is the purpose of the COM
pauy to utilize the surplus force of the
plant. and all this will necessitate an in
crease of employees. Mr.. Williams, the
manager, is an energetic gentleman, pro-
gressive. untiriug, aud hopeful Of the future
of the works.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
VIM. KAHN.
The Leading Clothier,
Sadler Block.
Corporation Election.

An election of town officers will be held on
Thursday, May 2Sth, 1896.
A Mayor, and three Councilmen-onefo for each
Ward-will be chosen.
FIRST WARD.
Commissioners. l.. Hoon Thos. w. Davis,
Michael Souders. Clerk. w. Locke. Vot-
ing Place-TOwn Hall.
SECOND WARD.
Commissioners. Carney, w. P. yesterday,
S. C. Farmer Clerk-W. l.. Hedges. Voting
Place-Citizens Engine House.
THIRD WARD.
Commissioners A. d. Barr. l.. Dinkle,
Frank Ronemus. Clerk. H. holland. Vot-
ing Placc-Court-House.
G. BROWN,
April %. IS96-te. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Judoe d. B. Lucas delivered an address be-
fore.tbe Bi-metallic Club of Charleston, Kama
wha county-advocatin free coinage of silver
ON Saturday night last. The meeting was
presided over by Maj. A. Burlew, an ardent
free silver Republican.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Miss Lymon Of Washington, has purchas-
ed the lot near the Hill Top, belonging to
Mrs. Koonce, aud will erect pretty cottage
Immediately H T. .SRhneL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
New Collars at Hirschman'S'
Notice to Creditors.

To the Creditors of Mary Ann Cannon
You are hereby notified to present your
claims and demands againsi the estate of Mary
Ann Cannon to the undersigned at his office
in Charles Town, w. Va, on or before the
10th day of June, 1s96.-having before me the
account of J. Garland Hurst, Com. Admir- oil
Mary Ann Cannon for settlement;
Given under my hand this End DAY oil May
1905 CLEON MOORE,
Nav & 1sq6-6t Com'r of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

The real estate of the late Mrs. Mary e. Van
vacter, ISL acres on Shenandoah river at
Bloomery, was sold yesterday by special com
missioners and purchased by ]. w. Walraven
at $30.25 per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Eminent Sir William Campbell, of Charles
Town. was chosen Grand Standard Bearer at
the recent annual conclave of the Grand Com
mandery. Knights Tempar, OF West Virginia,
at Charleston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

We will send free on application large
sheet of unsolicited testimonials about the
cures made by Humphreys Specifics Adj
dress Humphreys Medicine Co., New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

A full line of disinfectants, such as car
bolic acid, copperas, sulphur, chloride OF
lime bromo chloralum and Platt's chlorides,
al Aisauith q Co.'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

1t is hardly necessary to remark that the
John T. Gibson accredited to West Virginia in
the reports of the " A. P. A rational meet
ing last week was not Col. John l. Gibson oil
this town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Polk Miller, the famed dialectician, musi-
clan and humorist is expected to be here about
the 22nd of June to give one OF his lnlmltaDle
entertainments for the benefit Of the Reading
Room.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

We understand the subscribed fund for a
Methodist Church, South, at Halltown has
reached $ll00.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Mr.. Thomas c. Earnshaw has had his
dwelling house on West Liberty street new
" painted, and it looks well-a very pretty
residence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Refreshing showers have made all nature
smile and be glad.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Mr.. Frank Moler, near Millville, had four
colts injured and one killed by the cars last
Saturday morning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Mrs. Jane Grantham, wife of Mr.. Joseph
L. Grantham who resides near Middleway,
on the Opequou creek, died on Friday night,
May Sth, after lingering for some months
She was devoted member of the Methodist
Protestant Church, having been connected
with that branch of the Christian faith for
a number of years. Her funeral took place
from the house on Sunday morning, Rev.
Mr.. Stephen officiating. Interment was
made in the Masonic Cemetery at Middle
,vav
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Shepherdstown has personal property in
Guiding stocks and bonds, $l15,71l real es-
tate, $3.50, $50; total, sSO5,641. There are
Sl4 polls in the corporation. Dogs number
S9.-Mr. Thomas Files has bought of Mrs.
Bette McChan the house aud lot on West
Main street formerly occupied by Mr.. NJ. E.
Spohu. paying $500 for 1.-THE farm of
Mrs. Hester Hagan, 81 acres, in The
Neck" above town, was sold publicly last
Saturday. Mr.. w. T. Lemen bought it at
SIS so per acre. c. E. Lamar was the auc.
tioneer.-&ep6erdston Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Mr.. Joseph H. Fry, one of the firm of
Fry & Chenowith, (nurserymen,l planted
about 20, 900 apple trees week before last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Halltown's new school building has been
completed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Mrs. Mary u. Engle, wife of Mr.. J. F. Engle
of this town. died in Washington City, at the
residence of her sister, Mrs. C. G.. Allen, on
Monday afternoon at A o'clock. The death Of
Mrs. Enele win sadden the hearts Of all who
knew and loved her. She was Of gentle and
amiablc disposition. not easy to become ac-
Quainted with, perhaps but highly apprecia-
ted by those who came to understand her real
worth. A meek and quiet spirit was hers
such as IS IN the sight Of God Of great price
For years IN delicate health, and suffering Oft
en- great agony, she did not murmur, but en-
dured patiently She Christening Of mercital
Father. and. as we sincerely believe and trust
has made happy exchange from pain to
blessedness and Immortality. Her remains
will be inferred i'm Rock Creek Cemetery IN
Washington city. this afternoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

An election for municipal officers for
Middleway will take place on the 2Sth in
slant. Polls to be open from p. m. until
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

We are requested to announce that the la
dies of the NJ E. Church, South will have a
Strawberry Feast in Washington Hall May y,
% ond IN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Mr. and Mrs J. P Kearfott will have a
reception at their home near Kearneysville
on Friday evening, May 22d, in celebration
Of the 80th anniversary OF their marriage
Tbere1l be another one in November, when
Mr.. ks election to the Legislature will be
the occasion Of Qualification.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

Mr.. ID. p. Davis, prominent liveryman
and merchant of Goshen, Va has this to say
on the subject of rheumatism 81 take
pleasure in recommending Chamberlain's
Pain Balm for rheumatism, as l know from
personal experience that it will do all that
is claimed for t. A year ago this spring my
brother was laid up in bed with infamma-
torv rheumatism and suffering intensely
The first application of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm eased the pain and the use Of one bot
he completely cured him. For sale by
Brown & Hoof, Druggists, Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

The circuit court, Judge Faulkner, began
the regular May term yesterday. The grand
Jury received a clean and concise charge
tits composed as follows: Cruger W. Smith,
foreman; J. w. Rider, d. s. Hughes, G. L.
Hughes, Rufus Middlekauh, Robert Chew
Albert F. Davis, George Harris, ], II. Black
ford. A. 5. Miller, P. NJ Hollis, J. D. DerI,
r. :. NJ. Hoffman. G. H Knott, VIM. j.
Moler, d. ;. Henkle.
An indictment was found against r, f.
/. Hidebrand. late assistant cashier Bank
of Harper's Ferry, for felony. lie will
plead guilty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

At the Republican County Convention re-
Gently held at Dufields resolutions endors-
ing Senator Elkins and Congressman Day
ton were adopted. The delegates appointed
to the State and Congressional District Con-
yentions were as follows
To the State convention at Clarksburg-
L. d. Getzendanner, J. c. Tabler, Ii. O.
Getzendanner, S. V, Yantis, George Goetz,
VIM. A. Chapline, A. Trump, Benjamin Blu
sew. Chas Goens, J. w. Myers, Edward
Braxton.
To the District convention at Grafton-T.
Nicewarner, H. c. Getzendanner, George
Geotz, VIM. A. Chapline, G. E. Boyd, A.
Trump, Daniel Ames, G. R. Ware, George
Props, McLane Kemp, Webster Benjamin'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-06-19
MATTING9 TAKE a DRoP.
1000 Rolls. 40 Different Patterns


than
TO
within days
2Oo rolls of excellent China mating variety of 40
,oo roll per rol 81 5
OO pieces fine seamless China mating variety of patterns 100
fine Japanese doubledyed mating
~ worth $40 per ROLL Will be sold per roll So
200 white mating mating
and fine Japanese inl
patterns, fully worth $l2 per roll .. So
Special 80 fancy cotonwarped
Cannot duplicated elsewhere SO per Only 81
duplicated $40 per roll Sold o IS o.
so choice Japanese Toxic" nd mating
superb closely quality and patterns Fully
worth $40 roll During this sale rolls of 80 yis will sold
gomery county No this price when these areo
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The Portland daily press., 1896-07-14
Police Court.

James White was fined S. yesterday
morning for allowing his COWS to browse
on the lawn in front of the Union sta
tion.
Cookson, the colored steward Of the
Bay State, was before Judge Robinson
yesterday morning. He pleaded not
guilty for the larceny of ear drops valued
at $500, and his case was continued I'M
til Wednesday morning. He WAS required
to furnish bail in the sum OF $500, but
could find no bondsmen.
Insufficient evidence was presented
against Jacob johnson, charged with
evading fare on the Bay State ard John
son was discharged.
Michael O'Kesfe and John E. Reik,
alias Green. alias Cunningham, for lar
eeny for the tug boats Belknap and War.
rem, were bound over in the sum of s400
for their appearance before the grand
jury in September. They failed to fur
nish bonds.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-14
Moosehead Excursion.

The Maine Sportsnsen's excursion to
Kiaeo,i being received with great favor
The fares are SO reasonable. that any
one desiring to visit this charming resort,
renowned for its beautiful seen cry, can
do SO now when woods. mountains ana
water are in their happiest moods. The
Kineo house, known as the palace hotel"
of our lake region, will be the headq uar-
tiers for the excursionists. The date of
the excursion is Tuesday, July 2lst and
a2d with tickets good to return at any
time including the Monday following.
From Portland the fare Is only So. 80 to
Kineo and return, and the Kineo day
rates are reduced to 50 per day for this
excursion. The secretary has already
received notice that parties are bein 9
made up from all parts of the state and
many professional and leading citizens
win take this opportunity to visit Kineo.
Boats at Greenville will connect with
all regular trains, and those leaving Port
land on the IL. 10 a. NJ. train via Lewiston
and Waterville, will reach Groenville
at sos p. N. and Kineo at 7.30. We'd
nesday forenoon. will be held from the
hotel piazza or in the grove, and address
es will be made by Hon. Llewellyn Pow
ers Herbert M Heath. Hon. A. M. Spear.
Hon. w. z. Haines, E. NJ. Blanding, the
fish and game commissioners.
In the afternoon there will be canoe
races BY guides and other sports, and
excursions on the lake to localities of in
terest. This excursion is for sportsmen
and ali others who desire to go,and many
will avail themselves of the opportunity
to take their friends with them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-14
Presentation to MIR. Dillon.

Mr.. Joseph Dillon, for the past four
years assistant to Mr.. Jones, chief of the
weather bureau in this city, received
notice last week from headquarters in
Washington, to go to the Kansas City,
Mo-, office, and will leave for that CITY
today. Yesterday Mr.. billions friends
rendered him a dinner at Long island.
which was attended by many citizens.
After dinner was served MIR. Robert
i. Somers presented him in behalf OF his
friends, a handsome leather travelling
case as a slight remembrance of his Port
land friends MIR. Dillon was somewhat
surprised, but responded feelingly. Mr..
Dillon is one of the most efficient observ-
ers that has ever been stationed in Port
land. Mr.. Harmon of Washington has
taken Mr.. billions place.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-14
SOUTH PORTLAND.

MIR. Newton Elliott is visiting friends
at South Paris.
Miss Stone of New York is visiting at
the homo Of DIR. Brown on Pine street.
Lewis Slower is occupying new house
on Pine street.
Andrew and Bertha Skinner are visit
ing in Providence.
Mr.. Bert Topper Of the bicycle factory,
has returned from a pleasant visit at
Maohiasport.
N. e. Gordon has returned flom a
business trip to Augusta.
Miss Lena George Of Manchester. N.
H.. is visiting Miss Edna Bean at Break
water light.
The Rev. W. M. Kimmell preached
highly instructive sermon at the Union
Opera house Sunday afternoon. The
subject was Sowing and Reaping."
The Misses Cross of Montreal, are guests
at the house of Mrs. NJ. G. Young on
Preble street.
The Union Hall association is contem-
plating rebuilding the upper part of it's
building for lodge purposes.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis are camp
ing at Peaks island.
Mr.. and Mrs George Crockett are spend
ing the summer at Peaks island.
Superintendent Cobb of the Lovell
Cycle company has returned from a
business trip to Boston and Worcester.
At the last regular meeting Of the
South Portland school board, the follow
ing teachers were elected for the school
term Of 1896 and 1897. Cash Corner, Miss
Alice J. Taylor ana Miss Edna Lamont;
Ligonia, ]. S. Pickett and Miss Josie
Leigh; Pleasantdale, Miss Rhoda A. Orr
and Miss Ethel Hamilton; Knightville,
r. ". Wilbur, Miss Lucy |. Toothaker
and Miss Georgia WILDER; Maple Heights,
Ariss Katherine Libby; South Portland,
Geo. T. Fenley, Miss Charlotte Bolton,
Miss Hattie II. Hutchins. Miss Leila
Breughton, Miss Susie B. Starting. Miss
Lydia L. Mills, Miss Lou Knight, Miss
Bessie Broughton and Miss Julia Boul-
tenhouse. The school year will open
the first week in September.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-14
Another Hot One.

The thermometer registered from so
to "a. according to location yesterday.
The weather bureaus glass marked 80.
At Union wharf several longshoremen
were obliged to stop work unloading
coal from o vessel. John Cummings, a
longshoreman, was overcome by the heat
and was taken!to his home. His case is
not d serious one for he recovered soon
after reaehing his home.
A Jug of molasses was noticed in front
of ". L. Wilson & Co.'S store. 1t stood
in the sun and the molasses was boiling
out of it,
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-14
SHOT TWO AND HIMSELF.
Would-Be Murderer Shot at his Wife and
Man and Then Committed Suicide.

Arthur LIE Montague, French laborer
at Caswell Mills, near Lowell, shot his
wife in the head twice Sunday noon.
LIE Montague left the house, and meet
ing Freds Boulanger, section boss Of he
Canadian Pacific railway, fred three
shots, dangerously woundiHg him in the
head. Boulanger will probably recover.
The woman will die. Insane jealousy was
the causs. LIE Montague then shot him
self under the right ear, dying instantly.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-14
THE CROPS OF MAINE.
Averages Complied by the State Board of
Agriculture.

The crop bulletin Of the Board of Agri-
culture, just issued gives tie following
averages of the state: Condition of hay
crop, 20 per cent; condition of pasiu es,
81 per cent; amount of soiliHg corps,
II par cent; condition of oats, 9S per
cent; mixed grain, Sc per cent; barley,
50 per cent; rye, IS per cent; sweet corn,
So per cent; yellow corn. 95 per cent; po-
tatoes, SO per cent; apples, 1o3 per cent
plums, 81 per cent; Strawberries, 81 per
cent; raspberries, 81 per cant; blaokber-
ries. 50 per cent; other small fruit, sc
per cent.
The fruit prospect is not as fiatterina
as it was. Corn and potatoes are excep-
tionally low. and unless the latter par:
of the season is very favorable must DC
low