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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
COTTONS and SHEETINGS.

This department Is now filled with
just such things SO you want right now,
to begin spring sewing.
$500 yards Andrcscoggin Bleached
Muslin, worth &c, reduced to Sc.
$500 yards Fruit of the Loom"
Beached Muslin, reduced to exc.
1000 yards fine Percale, new spring
styles. principally the lake quality,
full So inches wide-only Sc.
Extra heavy Unbleacned Cotton. full
SO inch, actually worth &c. for only Sc
Three thousand yards very best n
digo Blue Calico: only Axe.
% Unbleached Sheeting, measures 81
inches wide. full standard quality,
worth zoe reduced TO l5c.
1914 Bleached Sheetiug. full Standard
quality, measures 80 inches wide, worth
25c and now ii goes for zoe.
Oh full standard Blescned Sheating
measures ST inches wide (worth % ger
cent more), reduced 10 l9c.
Four thousand yards Lancaster and
Amoskeag mills Apron Checked Cling
ham, these are worth now 6:-our pric @
sc.
Another case bes. grade Shifting
Prints In the new spring Percale styles
only sc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
PARDONED A SwINDLER.
Cleveland Sets Free Man Who Stole
Other Peoples Money.


Washington, Feb 1.-THE President
has pardoned Frank Porterfield, of Nash
vile, Tenn, eX-presidcnt of the First Nh
tional Bank, sentenced in December,
1913, to ten years in Kings county peni-
tentiary, New York, and costs Tor elmbez-
cling the banks funds. In his endorse
ment the President says
EI'This convict has already been impris-
oned for longer term than that imposed
upon his equally guilty associates in the
otfenSc of which he was convicted He
has made all the restitution in his power
and without promise OF tavol he gave in
dispensable testimony upon the trial of
those concerned with him in wrong.
doing. His pardon is earnestly requested
by the judge who sentenced him, and
strongly recommended by ali those en-
gagged in his prosecution. am satisfied
that his pardon is justified Ivy every CON
sderation that may properly appeal to
executive clcmcncy.n
The application for pardon for VIM
Freeman sentenced last April in Florida
for Illicit Disabling to fifteen months in
Ohio penitentiary an'l$l00 fine, is denied.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
ART LINENS.

Extra quality 10 inch Unbleached
Butchers Linen. regular value 33c, at
CSC
20 inch 3leached Royal Art Linon,
warranted handmade, pure Dresden
fax, ought to be 37Nc-only CSC.
IS inch Bleached Art Linen for table
covers, scsrfs and curtain pieces, only
SOC.
Is inch Hens stitched Linen, blesched,
for bureau scarf5 and tray cloths, others
get 37Mc-our price 25c.
Is inch Unbleached Butchers Linen,
only l7c.
SO inch Bleached Linen for small
Doilies, fine thread-only 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
\ RORBiIR KILLED

bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 1,.-Churcs
White, the highwayman, who WAS shot
while attempting To rob Thomas and
Henry Rvlands in East bridgeport last
night, died at 30 this evening. He made
no statement concerning the crime.
Thomas Rylands is treasurer of build
ing and loan association and, with his
brother for company, was returning from
Il meeting with 81. 400 when the robbery
was attempted Tie Rylands were armed
and gave battle to the robbers, of whom
there were three. Two escaped unhurt
and have not since been captured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

Company, left yesterday with car of fine
cattle for Philadelphia.
Joseph Jockey, of Lynchburg, is in
town.
Full Freger. of Lithia, spent yesterday
in the city.
Robt. l.ackey, secretary OF the Virginia
State Fire Insurance Company, Of Rich
mond, is spending Il few days in the city
Alex Neil, of lIagerstown, is registered
at Hotel Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
FINE CAMBRIA MUSLINS.

Lonsdale Cambria. good quality, &c
inches wide, only Sc
An excellent grade Lonsdale Cambria
at 10c.
Finest Lonsdale, French finish, I2xc.
Fine Chamo is finished Long Cloth,
l2-yard pieces usually 81 35 pi ce-only
Sl.15.
Fine Cambria of u nice weight for la
dies and children's Summer Underwear,
put up in l2-yard lengths. 80 inches
vide, 15c piece. Sc inches wide, csc
piece.
Fine Soft Nsinsooks, SO inches wide,
three special big values, formerly zoe,
Csc and 53c, reduced to TIC, 20c and
Csc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
WHITE GOODS SPECIALS.

Three thousand yards White Checked
Muslin, special value at SC. worth &c.
One case White India Lawn 81 inches
wide-cheap Ct &c, special at SC.
Fine Corded Dimity that others get
lie for-speclal value with us st 12Hc.
Beautiful Lace-Striped india Linens,
sells regularly at 17c-now l2]5c.
India Linens-three big specisls ga =
yard pieces) don't fail to see them-sc,
10; and l5c.
40 inch India Lawn, sheer, usually
12Hc-only lOc.
sort-l2Hc.
10 inch India Lawn, well worth EOS,
for l5c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
CORSET WAISTS.

A big line OF the ever popular Corset
Waists now ready:
See our No. , Babies Waists, all
sizes, at csc.
Our new Boys and Girls Waist ia q
great thing. See the New Improved
No. 4 Wais. at soc.
DR.. Warmers Perfection" Waist for
Young Ladies' 10 to II years-wear is
for health and beauty-75c.
DR.. Warmers "Perfec ton" Waist for
Ladies', both steel fronts and button
'front.', only 81.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
PRINTED DiMITIES and LAWNS

Advance sale OF Summer Fabrics
Now is the time to make up your warm
weather dresses and shirt waists SPE-
ClAL PRICES to start the season.
One case fine corded Dlmity, 30 inches
wide, the NO spring styles, the regular
l. &c kind-special at SC.
One case pretty Batiste Lawn, repre-
sensing the new ideas, full 80 inches
wide, regular price u &c -epeclal at lOc.
One case Duchess Jaconet, beautiful
styles Just opened, mover sells less than
l2Hc-speclal at l0c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
HOSIERY.

One case boys and girls double
thread Black Hose. ribbed and seamless,
extra long, donbled knees. soles and
toes--worth 17c--only I2]5c.
One case extra length boys and girls
Hose. ribbed and seamless, good - &c
value for l0c'pair.
one csse ladies' fine gauge seamless
fast black hose, good value at l9c pair,
only l2Mc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
THE WOMEN DEFEATED.

Denver, Col, Feb. IA bill making
it ii punishable otlensc to wear II high
hat ut Il theatrical performance in Colo
RADIO passed the assembly to. day by IL vote
of - to II.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
EMBRoIDERIES and LACES.

Have you attended our big spring sale
OF EN- broideries? The vslues are un-
precedented. Specials at &c, sc, &C. &c,
Sc. l0c. l216c, and up TO the finest.
Insertions to match everything.
Fine Embroideries in sets
Big line new Val. Laces ready Monday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
NOVELTY DRESS GOODS.

See the now jdeas for early spring
wear in Colored Novelty Stuff
3G-inch tiny checks in silk and wool
mixtures as SOC yard.
81 inch salt and Pepper" Invisible
Chs cks-- nohhy-at soc ysrd.
3s.;nch silk and Wool salt and Pep.
per" Novelties-rich- soc = yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
\ BRIDl; BI!HEFT.

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. IL John Heck
manager of the Royal Coke ard Coal
Company, of this city, was shot by IN
unknown assassin from ambush and in
stantly Killed this afternoon at Coal
Creek. The murderer fled towards Carey.
vile and is being pursued by II posse The
deceased leaves Il bride of four weeks.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
PRIESTLEYS BLACK GOODS.

Just received an elegant line OF the
world-fsmed black dress goods from the
factory OF B. Priestley & Co., Of Brad
ford, England. Did you ever wear
Priestley's? Look at these
42 inch silk warp Popiin, late thing
81 yard.
42 inch Crystal Rep-Sl yard.
az inch elk warp Crepe Cloth, regular
value everywhere. Sl.5O-our price 81 25
yard.
i3 inch silk warp Eudora, an improve.
ment on Henrietta, others want 81 so
fer this sort-SI.25 yard
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
w. X. ANDREWS ~ co

Coal dealers, 2l9 Salem avenue. can
furnish you PINE, OAK AND HICK.
DRY WOOD.
You may know their teams by the
bells.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

Doll babies, doll babies, doll babies.
Gravatts Fair, . Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
TO RUN TIE DISTRICT

Washington, Feb. l7.-The District of
Columbia appropriation bill was reported
to.the Senate to-day. 1t adds 81. 20i sec
to the bill rs it came from the House,
making an aggregate Of $6.99J.6111 The
bill last year carried 81, 900,3l9 and the
amount asked 10y the commissioners for
the ensuing year is IS, 6S6,G16
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

Beautiful plates, cups and saucers
fancy china. Gravatt's Fair, Salem ave
nue.,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
BHCKLEN,s ARNICA SALYE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
AMI positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quircd. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale at AIassie's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

Fresh lot of California Tangerincs and
secdlcss oranges and pears Just received
ut CATOGNl'S, the confcctuncr
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
FINE BLACK GOODS.

II you want to see the things that ar
to be worn this season, drop in and loo
at the latest importations. Theme or
strictly the correct things. PRICE
SPECIAL.
so inch BLACK Estral, the latest for
eign idea, S7Mc.
so inch Fancy Granite, 8 new thing {
special desirsbility for separate skirt
only 81 yard.
strictly up to-date, only 75c.
80 inch Etamine, the greas Parisia
favorite. 81 yard.
so inch English Canvas. one OF til
immensely popular, 81 yard.
AZ inch all wool Canvas, instead {
75c--only SOC.
80 inch Quaker Grey Silk-warp Glt
ria. regular value 50-for only 81 9
5 beauty.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-24

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
COFFEE.

New York. September 14-Cofree--op
u . opened steady. s TO 10 points lower
iolioWing heavy receipts at Rio and san.
tos. eausing liquidation: partly rallied on
SsoVering' hut again weakened under bear.
ish closing of European cofIee markets
steadier later in the day on light iocaI
covering, Closed steady at net decline OF
s,esliy; no, invoice, Z; jobhing. ~, Mild
dS e. w, a.n stsaay, Sordova, loismi6ia
good average Santos. $500 reis per 10 kiios:
Hamburg. September li-coffee-Closed
nei ross kW% pfg; sales, 5000
new YORK, September i4-Total ware.
house deliveries from the United states
,t.9o, Including 1910 from New York
New York stock today, 4is.7is; UnifeJ
States stock. 49,. "a; afioat for the united
states, 10000; total visible for the United
1913 In 1895 'N'u
Havre September i&--Cofree-ciosed
easy at net loss of VI: sales, 5000.
RIO, September N-coffee-StronR. No.
Z Rio. $3.50 refs per 10 kilos; receipts' Ak no1.
cleared for the United States, 5000: En-,
rope, 1000: stock. $4,000. 80
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15

Cotton Points.

Hou,ton expects $500 to 10000 bales to-
morrow against 1920 last year; New Or.
leans. 800 to eo00. against SoSS.
Sonnneim of New York wired Cargill a
Richardson "Liverpoo. sold largely to.
dav. New Orleans buy!ng later caused
the advance"
Macy G. Pend'tttr. New York: THE
than the world wants. and sooner or later
this VIII show. The law of supply and de-
mand Is as inexorable as the bears appe-
lite for gam"
Fa'rchild & Hobson of New Orleans ad.
vised II; W. Hunter e. Co.: Spots ruled
steadier for both local and f. o. b. cot
ton on sales of 1900 bales. The run Of
news is such that 1t ought to- inspire more
confide once. but owing to lack of specula-
ton I. Ia without effect
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
nuTrER AND EGGS.

chicaea, September H-Butter-rlrm
frr ere l2gl7n; dairy. sai5, Cheese
New YORK senre .ni lresn, lz9
ceipts saS: quiet: State and Pennsvi
vanias 173is: Western, 10 :
~ kansas City. September Ia.--Rutter-
Eggs-Suppiy and demand ahovt . aSyu,;
cuanty OF stock generally very poor Nd
premium y paid for prime fresh errs
tresn candled Missouri ana Kansas stock,
g. Leat., selpsmbsr A-suttsr-crs..,,.
sry' Aeask Etgs-Elrm; ioix. '''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
SUGAR.

New Orleans. September A.!
Quiet; open kettle. HlGSx: ceosH2<
gr4nuiated. lk@l els; white. 1b-ieS 81
ssilow' M9a: secondA 293h. ...,.,-r
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
GALVESTON STOCK

Galveston stock is: On shipboaro r.
day last year, 1885, for France 1st ~
gay last year. 5s37: other foreign. sSr -
gay last year. 10. 162: coastwise. lAis 5s
day last year, $3.50. Inv congresses ~
Dol, .A,0H. this day last year. s.,
STOCK today, 50, 52l, this day iast yet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15

noon the market ruied Qd4ct, With q
steady lindertone until just before the
close, when weakness developed under ag-
gressive bear hAmmering. The market
was finally quiet at unchangcd prices to
. net gain Of 8 to podnta
the Dry Goods Market.
New York, September 1.-THE dry goods
market ruled comparatively quiet
The demand for the speedy delivery Of
goods bought earlier IN the season still
continues demonstrating lively distribu-
ton from second hand sources. In spite
orders of cnly fair proportions. In wooden
goods more iiberafity IL shown than In
cotton as rule, though printed cottone.
fancy calicos ard staple prints are IN
steady demand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
The Croo LIS Deteriornting.
New Yo1k dyices TO-DAY by private WIG


to B. W. Eunter & Co. were as follows:
The feat, re- O: the market this forenoon
has been the weekly weather bureau re-
port. viii: h indicates a crop disaster in
every state except Louisiana. The specu-
lative temper is SC bearlsh, however, that
the report Is ridlculcd and regarded al
being an exaggerated statement OF pre-
vadlii.g conditions Private advices, how
ever, 20 to confirm a very ser.ous outlook
Tor the growing crop of cotton and indi-
cate that II Is declining materially every
gay in condition The trouble seems to be
that ne cottor-producing bolls OF the
plant ale shedding and the plant is too
weak to redeveloIi new ones.
A factor which acted as a detriment to
the .isposir,on which the market has dis
playe,. to improve has been the further
reports OF yellow fever at the South We
notice some excellent buying in the mar
ket anu unhesl atingly recommend our
iEends to hold the ootton they have and
buy more. During the afternoon the mar
ket receded point Cr two from the top
prices OF the day, under continued kan
mering py the bears, who sought to de-
press prices for effect upon Liverpool.
a careful review of today's market In
d1cat IS that by reason of the serious but
TOOK cor the crop. offerings of spot cotton
are ms teidally reduced Texas markets
10 pay full prices for the cotton Offering
In their vicinity, Liverpool since the
close OF the market. has bought quite
freely here. Loo n offerings are being alb
SCRIBE by outside buying and by bulhsh
houses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
GALVESTON srATEMENr.

COTTON ON SHIPBOARD- -
Cotton on shipboard today, not e.,
Is 35.424 bales, against 1854 this day ~
year, divided as follows: Liverpool ~:
Havre. 7l51; Bremen and Antwerp
New York, l3IO0.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15

wMQss,1: No. . red. s4,sass6; No. spring,
S3QI. Corn-FractionAiiy higher; No. Z
mixed MAO 26n. Oats--Fairly active ana
etcady; M. white, 20ls. Ryo frrn; No.
3 ~. Hay active. steauy; choice timothy
TO; choice prairie $50. Receipts--Wheat.
1g6,o0v bushels: corn. 5000 bushels: oats.
7OvV busnels. Shipments-Wbeat, 1S3,00v
bushels; corn, is.OJo bushels; oats, ll.0OV
bushels.
New York. September N.--wheat--Re
ceipts. Bi,SJ0: exports as, $50; spot steady;
No. 2 red, LG5ss; options opened strong
and advanced ON bullish cables. general
local covering and foreign buying, weak
ened under the heavy Increase In Brad
streets visible and closed rather weak
at 3afpA net advance, but ~ under the
highest point; No. Q red. IS. September.
l.Cis,al .osss. closed loiss; October, 100;
December. s81s. Cut meats duh. Lard
dull. Cotton seed oil dull. rather easy
with lard; butter grades, 3la32; prime
Summer white, 3C13l; prime winter yell
low. 33z435 Pig iron Arm. Copper quiet.
Tin dun. Spelter quiet. Lead weak
Chicago advices by private wire this
afternoon to b. w. Hunter a. Co. gave
the curb on December wheat "a SIS, selling
down TO 94is. the weakness In the market
at the close continuing on the curb. Puts
sold from 92% down to % 3-S and calls
from 95A to 96. Puts on December corn
sold at 3l%, and calls at 32AQ32 49,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
Liverpool cable. netter.

NV York. September 1.-THE o,t,on
vs Srsr. made a steady start. prices All,
cshles s ron on the nrst eau saa points, as
marks, opened were better than h aS I'm, sne
mn maqs lively ma rket Of It. covering i lstss
AZ rssn teelinE prevailing for a time.
the best ieyei Of the fcrenoon' an s nScs 70
~s,.s3s pomu Trading All day iscReSs
eus spscuAtavs tntsgest. In be sStssca
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
noUsToN PRlcE ouRRnNr.
HEAVY sTApLEs

s{nese quotations are revised daily ana
f3lr correctnoss can be relied upon. Tho
3S3s 1 y, tnose ruling In she Houston
NAxxa p Powder. per key. 1900
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
COTTON HAS BETTER TONE.
An Advance Of Few Polnts Wss
Recorded.
SPOTS ARE IN BETTER DEMAND.
Weekly Weather Bulletin shows
Marked Deterioration in Crops.
Liverpool Closed Higher.
Office OF The Post,
Houston. Tuesday, September H..

ioustoh' iuesuay. Sep'ei'oe' ''
INC cotton n'arke' was In oet.er snaps
To-Day, ana both spot ana speculative pusi-
ness sncWcd an increase Liverpool i"-
lures were s'.-e'a UP at one uine anu
closed i-siu MINER tnah yesterday. Inc
lmproveH'e"t IN the foreign marke' causcu
better opening at New YORK and New
orleans. ana very unfavorapio govern
ment weather bulletin gave values a fur-
cher upward turn. New Orleans was
poirts up at one time. but eased OH later
In the day. final figures being 2I4 points
highcr frfn yesterday New York closed
vos points up nor the dny'
Inc SPOT situation was quite firm IN all
southern markets today and values were
WEI maintained despite the heavy re-
ceipts at Houston. Savannah and other
points. Houston reported H,6oS bales, the
largest Ho'emert ever recorded here for
one cav In the month OF September. All
receipts nave peen readfiy cared for up to
THIS t'me and II the export inquiry shows
an increase this month the supply will
hardly exceed the demand for some weeks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
COTTON.
Houston NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

HoustUn's gross receipts OF cotton by tho various
railroads entering the city were as foilows
Houston and Texas Central. ........ S,246
Galveston, HARRISBURG and San Antonio.... 3,044
San Antot ~ and Arkansas Pass. 4,luS
Missouri, Kansas and Texas ................ 6,944
Intern. tlonal and 6reat Northern.......... $3.50
Cuff. Colorado and santa Fe. -. .......... 800
Houston East and West Te xas. ............. l,32b
Texas and New Orleans. .................... 1l9
Total :. ....................... ... 27,5OJ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
Spot Business Improving.

l
their circular of this date: IA few more
tnaui les are being received for spot cot.
ton. In fact, the business ITO the CONT.
heht we past two days is something hike
It should be at this time of year.
| 1T is Crite apparent that the bir c,on
men are gradually coming off their htsbh
Morse Ten milhons was the fayorite fig-
ure two weeks s.nce. but those in n nos
TON 70 be posted say conditions do not
w'aldN so large crop. What Is needed
| TO give us a good advance IS a liverpool
demand for spots and a. speculative d.
nan6 for futures, both of which may not
be Ia: away"
violet, Lockwood Il Co.'s Circular.
New York, September l4.--Atwood Vic.
lett. Lockwood & Co. say OF stocks. The
market has again justified the belief of the
bulls that all reactions so far in this rise
OF prices have been the time To p,Ircbase
AFTER a weaker opening at about last
nights closing and some hesitation for the
nrst hour. the whole list started under
,resh buying powers, particularly in Union
racine, ST. Paul and Burlington. carving
them up to new record prices. Again we
recommend purchases on weak spots.
bonds: The feature in bonds Is the :,
vestmsnt demand, which is strong at adj.
Vancing prices. Brooklyn Rapid Transit 4
per cent reached the new price of &c to-
uay' All speculative issues are following
the shares OF their respective comma MES
making gradual higher level of prices
cotton: The weekly government report
Was distinctly unfavorable today and con-
nrmed entirely private crop reports from,
the South that have been current hers Tor
s seh Gays, Buying orders preponderated SUI
neientiy 10 cause slight improve ment over
ses,eruays closing. but no general huvinr
otherwise market would no doubt have ,ma
proved materially. New Orleans reports .
sooa spot demand and similar advices come
nna o'ner southern points. As we said In
one OF our recent letters the relation ~
me cotton producer to the spot buyer /.
, .ssoising itself into one of survival Of
s sps n.tesL. The latter are awaiting de-
sinIng markets In which to purchase free.
~ while the former claim more indepers.
enee ana that their ability to hold IL
s sre than ever before. OF features rhere
are none. but crop news and receints
nei'her are exercising their usual iufluencs
out we think they will soon. 'e.'e'