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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
BELIEVES HE Is A GOOSE.

An Insane Man at the Raleigh Asylum.
He is q Freak.
A gentleman who has for quite a.
number of years been in charge of the
insane at the Raleigh Asylum, was
asked what was the very freakiest
thing he had ever known patient to
do. He said: ITO think he was q
goose and sit upon eggs" This
patient will sit for hours in placid
happiness with his coat so arranged
as TO cover lot of brickbats which he
believes are eggs. He has to be called
off his nest by the promise of food.
just as would a real goose. Another
fancy of the insane man is to lie Ia q
coffin and with this is coupled a
great desire to be buried. A narrow
box is arranged for his benefit and he
will lie in 1t, perfectly contented, as
long as permitted. When on his nest
he will 'blow" at visitors quite like 3
goose.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
Death OF Ex-Judge strong.

Hon. George v. Strong, ex-Judge of
Wake Criminal Court and a widely
known lawyer, died at his home in
Raleigh last Sunday, from paresis.
The funeral took place from Christ
Episcopal church, { Monday afternoon.
For two years or more he had been in
Door health.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
The ANSWER OF SPAIN
SAID TO HAVE BEEN DRAFTED BY
THE GOVERNOR.
Unable to Fix Date for Ending the
War-Complains of Help Given the
Cubans by the United States.
Considering Autonomy.

MADRID, Oct. 22.-The Impartial"
announces 1t has good authority for
saying an answer has been drafted by
the Governor to the note addressed to
Duke Letuan by United States Min
lister Woodford, saying that Spain is
unable to Ak date for ending the
war with Cuba; that the government
is considering the effects Of concession
of autonomy to Cuba; that taking
into considering the activity OF the
Spanish soldiers facing the rebels they
expect a speedy ending of the war,
which would have been terminated
sooner but for the helps given the
rebels by the United States. The
Cabinet has not yet approved the
draft answer, which was formulated
by Minister of Foreign Affairs Gull
lon
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
Loss of BiH Nxe,s WIDOW.

The HendersonviIle Times learns
that the widow of Bill Nye had %, 500
in the broken First National Bank of
Asheville, of which she will get not
dollar back, and adds that the admir-
ers of Nye should start subscription
and make up the amount, as 1t was
about all she bad save some mountain
land.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
SEVERAL NEW CASES.
Charges Against Certain Merchants
will be Investigated.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. IL -Several
new cases ot yellow fever and two
deaths were reported today. Yester-
day there were thirty-nine new cases
and four deaths. The charges that
certain New Orleans merchants have
violated tue quarantine regulations
by shipping goods will be investi
gated.
LATER-F, ,urteen new cases ard
two deaths at New Orleans today;
three new cases ard no deaths at Mo-
bile; seven new cases at Edwards,
Miss. No new cases elsewhere.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
death Of an Old soldier.

Mr.. Albert Butcher, an old Confed-
crate soldier, who has lived on Mr.. j.
e. Ziglarss farm, near Rural Hall, for
several years, died Sunday and was
buried Monday At Beck's church. He
was 66 years old. He was brave
soldier and served through the late
war.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
es, sores ulcers salt rheum, fever, sores tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and
or no pay required. It is guaranteed to five
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25c per box. For sale by 70 Thomp-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
Wants Daily Religious News Paper.

"aHCs DdIIy NeIIgIous NeWs Fapef.
The Christian Advocate, the organ
of the Methodist church Ia this State,
advocates the establishment of daily
religious newspaper, "a journal that
will give daily not only the news of
Christ's kingdom with all that this
implies, but the hews of the secular
world, selected, arranged and discuss
ed from the stand point of Gods Holy
Word"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
C. r. & Y. ". New Schedule.

A new schedule went into effect Sun
day on the G. +. s. Y. V.{road. The
West bound train leaves Wilmington,
at 8 a. M; Greensbcr 70, $3.50. p. m; ar
rives at Mt. Airy, 6:45 p m. The
East bound train leaves Mt. Airy at
$40 a. M; Greensboro. 1915 p. N ar
rives at Wilmington, 1920 D. m.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
No silver for Bank Of England

LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE Times in
its financial article this morning ex>
presses the belief that so far as the
Bank of England is concerned moth
ing more will be heard of the offer to
hold silver as a portion of the re,
serve.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
DEAD LETTERS.
If Your Name is on the List Call or
the Postmaster.

If Your Name is on the List Call on
the Postmaster.
The following is list Of dead let
tiers remaining in the post office at
Winston, N c., Oct. 9th, 1897:
Mrs Sallie Biting, @ N Brookes,
James Bynum, G w Chament, Thas Q
Couch, Mrs Ann Quincy, Miss Adline
Crumps, G F Day, Miss Amanda
Douthit, Cornellia Foy, Samuel E
Ficle, West Galloway, G w Flint,
MANU- Glenn, Miss Minnie Coins, Miss
Essie Green, E T Gregory, Miss Clara
Miss D Harrison, Mrs Mary Hilton,
Mrs Ester Holder, e NJ Hughes.
Samuel Lumkin, Mrs Belle Lambe.
] NJ Lipscombe, Miss Maggie Lums-
ford, Katherine Martin, Jno McColrin,
Will Motsinger, r l. Murphy, Mrs
Fannie Preston, J G Robertson ~,
Miss Lonise Scarlet, Jno Sewers, Neill
D Smith, Miss Jennie Taller, Miss
Lucy J Thompson, Ned White, Miss
Sarah Welborn, Miss Mary William.
son, Walter Wincherter, Andrew
Wray, Hattie @ Young. Henry B G
Mite.
When calling for the above letters
please say they were advertised:
e. 81. WILSON, p. NJ.
SALEM.
in postoffice at Salem, N. c., at close
of business Saturday, Oct. 9th, 1897:
Miss Gertrude ELLINGTON, Miss A L
Enridee, VIM Lineback, 2, Miss Mollie
Mock, Eguess Spring.
When calling for the above letters
please say they were advertised.
r. w. BELo, P. NJ.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
<<Kainiit''
Weekly Market Report.

WINSTON N. c. Sept. End. 1897.
Breaks are very large. Prices con
tinue satisfactory, especially SO for
til 10 common and medium sorts anG
good working sorts. smokers and
cutters bring very fair prices.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
HAS DEMORALIzEO TRADE.
Yellow Fever Quarantine Seriously
Felt In New York.

NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-The yellow
fever has demoralized trade in the
South to such an extent that many
steamship companies have lately been
conducting business at a loss As the
fever scare has full sway on the Gulf
coast, many freighteers have been
laid up The stagnation due to quar-
antine In the South is seriously felt
here.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14

Wnstons four Warehouses will be used for the grand
Star and Browns Warehouse General
such tobacco including fancy
Piedmont for the entertainment of farmers
Besides the big Fairs that will time FREE
TO ALL there will be Street Prad with
Grand Concert and Show with Seats Free Our Visitors
Stock Parade Balloon Children White Pub
lie Schools of the City Military Company Displays Speeches by
Distinguished Citizens the State
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14
STOCK OF GOLD.
Larger Today Than at Any Previous
Time on Record.

WASHINGTON. Oct 1.-THE Direc
tor of the mint estimates the stock
of gold in the country today at
$712 $50 AIT. Ttis is an Increase
of nearly seventeen millions over the
estimated amount in August and
nearly a million more than the great
est previous record, which was made
in October, 1888.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-14

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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
north and south ends Of the capitol

north aud south ends OF the capitol
grounds, in said city, and to appropriate,
for the purpose of such Improvement, so
much of said capitol grounds as may be
necessary not exceeding a strip of land
of forty feet in width from the said north
and south ends of said grounds, and the
superintendent of the New Mexico peni-
tentiary is hereby directed and required,
with the aid of prison labor. to take up
and remove the present boundary walls
and railing now enclosing the said capitol
grounds at the north and south ends
thereof, and re-erect, rebuild and reset
the same on such new lines along the
said north and south ends of said grounds
as may be established and agreed upon
by the capitol rebuilding board, and the
committee on streets and bridges of said
city, not exceeding forty feet back from
the present north and south boundary
lines or ends, as aforesaid; said streets to
be opened, laid out and finished by the
said city, within one year from the pas
sage of this act, and no part of the cost
thereof shall be chargable upon the ter
ritory of New Mexico, the removal and
replacing of said walls and ratings being
deemed Q sufficient compensation for any
benefits that may accrue to said territory
by reason of said improvement.
Sec. 2.-This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after it's passage
and approval.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Jacob Weltmer's House Burned This
MOrning-Lack Of Hose Prevented
the Fire Department from Do
ing Anything to Save the
Building,

This morning, about $50, an alarm Of
fire was given, and it was soon known
that the Weltmer house, in the north part
of town, was on fire. The fire department
hurried to the scene of trouble, but
could do nothing to extinguish the flames
on account of an insufficient quantity Of
hose, the nearest fire plug being at the
Catron residence. All hands turned to
and carried to place Of safety almost all
the furniture, household goods and cloth
ing. This accomplished nothing remain
ed to be done but stand around and
watch the flames.
The house adjoining, occupied by Mr..
duliriofass family, was also cleared ont,
but it did not burn. Kind neighbors
furnished Temporal homes for the two
families, and no one was allowed TO suffer
from exposure. The fire originated in
the back of the house from hot ashes.
The waste pipe was frozen up and pan
OF hot ashes was placed over it to thaw
out the ice. The wind blew sparks
against the wood work and soon famed
them into flames. Had the fire company
heen.able to reach the house with water,
the flames could have been extinguished
within few minutes after the men ar
rived.
Mr.. Weltmer's loss is partially covered
by $4,000 insurance.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

DR.. Orosson moved yesterday from the
residence near the court house, into the
Frank CLANCY house.
District Clerk Gildersleeve is having
his Office in the court house frightened
up with paint and kalsomine.
u. s. Weather Bureau forecast for New
Mexico: Tonight and Wednesday gener-
ally fair; not so cold.
prize ball will be given tomorrow
evening by the 0. K. club, at Fireman's
hall. solid gold medal will be given
away. Admission so cents; ladies free.
Lovers of good entertainments should
not forget the entertainment on Thursday
evening to be given in the assembly hall
of the Sisters of Loretto academy by the
pupils of that school.
The Territorial board of pharmacy will
hold meeting in Santa Fe on Monday
and Tuesday, March and 9, for the pur-
pose of examining those who wish to be-
come registered pharmacists. Those
wishing to stand the examination should
notify Secretary W. 9. Porterfeld, Silver
City, N. NJ, at once.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the First
Methodist Episcopal church will give a
luncheon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A..
P. Hogle from to 1870 O'Clock, Wednes-
day, February oath, 1897. After lunch a
select program of music and ROTATIONS
will be rendered. George and Martha
Washington will welcome the guests in
their usual affable manner. Other not
able danes and heroes will assist in max
ing this an enjoyable occasion. gen
eral good time is anticipated.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
WAsHINGTON's BIRTHDAY.
The Territorial Militia and Carleton
Post No. 8, q. A. H., Observe the
Day In a Fitting Manner.

Yesterday was gala day for Santa Fe,
in common with other sections OF the
country. Business in great measure
was suspended and everybody turned out
to enjoy holiday.
In the morning the parade and inspee-
tion of the militia attracted large num-
Der of spectators, who were we'll repaid
for ventnring ont in the somewhat incle-
ment weather.
The infantry, cavalry and artillery
companies were inspected by the gov
eruor, afterwards parading around the
plaza, and many favorable comments
were passed upon the appearance and
proficiency in drill of the boys in blue.
In the evening goodly number OF
dancers gathered at the Armory hall to
attend the bail given by the Governors
Guard, and spent the night "until the wee
sma' hours in tripping the light fan
tastic." Taken all in all the day was a
successful one for the militia.
In the evening the court room was
GRO Wueu ny UnObe WHO Wl5Hou w AohI tHe
addresses by prominent citizens. and to
see the school children in their drills
Ex.Gov. Prince delivered short, but
very interesting address upon Washing.
ton as man and an official, and later in
the evening was followed by Judge
Francis Downs, who spoke upon thu
"Father of his country"
The school children acquitted them
selves admirably and reflected credit
upon their instructors. The "Hatche'
Story" by seven boys, and a flag drill
BY fourteen pupils pleased every one
present, while the Rotations were much
above the ordinary.
After the entertainment in the court
room, the members Of the G. A. r., &C
tcompanied by number Of invited guests
repaired to the post hall and enjoyed
"bean bake" which lasted until afte
midnight. Many speeches we're made
stories of the war told, and men VIII
we're opposed to each other in tina
gigantic struggle met as friends AM
brothers, to live over for few hours, tn
stirring events of those long, dark years
The post entertained, as it's especia
guest, Hon. John G. Bromagen, of La
Vegas, commander of the G.. A. R. in Ne1
Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
Fine stationery at Fischer & Cos.
Miss A. Mugler has received line Of
spring millinery.
At the Hotels.

AT the Exchange: F. P. Campbell, Dem
yer; Il. Carpenter and son, Tijeras; r.
Kistler, John @. Bromagen, Las Vegas; j..
H. Sanchez, Valencia; James Mitchell,
louisville; DR.. VIM. Sparks, Willis; s. Al.
Bachelor, Tres Piedras; @. g. Hyatt,
Alamosa; Antonio Joseph. F. Lucero:Oio
Caliente; W. Q. Heacock, Albubuerque.
At the Claire: Mrs. F. Miller New
York; G. B. Horton, Omaha; Geo. G.
Morrison and wife, Indianapolis; d. g.
Hobart, Silver City; W. B. Ohilders, Albu-
querque; u. O. Fort, Bias Sanchez Anto-.
MO Lucero and wife, L. R. Allen, Las
Vegas; 4. q. Brown, Deming; e. B. Gale
COS, Union county; H. u. Warren, Albu-2
querque; j. W. Fleming, Silver City; Fl.
R. Smith, Deming.
At the Palace: W. E. Martin, Socorro;
W. Il. Jack, Silver City; Thos. Hughes,
Albuquerque; W. Il. a. Llewellyn, Las
Cruces; w. A. Hawkins, NJ. McLeish, Sill
yer City; Frank 3. Rowe, a. Eilers, Chi
cago; O. f. Morrow, Kansas City: j. Fl.
Riley, Denver; M. Brunswick, ]. 81.
CLARK, M. A. Otero, B. @. Wilson, Las
Vegas; NJ. 8. sOtero, Mrs. M. j. Borden,
Mrs. j. M. Moore, +. A. Finical, Albu-
querque; Jno. R. McFie, Fl. B. Holt, Las
Cruces; Pedro Perea, Bernalillo; 9. Fl.
Austin, Denver. a
AT the Bon-Ton: j. McGonigle, Henry
Commons, Bernard Carol, Madrid; james
B. Larrick, City Of Mexico; George 8.
Moriline, Baltimore; Pedro j. Martinez,
Albuquerque; Mrs. 3. Vancott, Embudo;
@. ]. Griffin, Durango; III. Murray, Ger
rillos; Antonio Martinez. Francisco Ro-y
nero, Las Vegas; Il. W. Harris, Albuquer-
d ne; Nicolas Quintana, Pojoaque; Marcos
Schiltz, Santa Cruz; Antonio D. Vargas,
Oio Calisnte; NJ. "A. Gonzales, Abiquiu;
Amado Hernandez, Ojo Caliente; q. p.
Van Allen, Bland; Anthony Mefoni. Felix;
Meroni, Belen; Ramon Quintana, Jose de-
Jesus Ortiz. Pojoaque; Martin Wells, Las
Vegas; Julian Mekre, Tres Piedras; ~
w. Thompson, ]. NJ. Francis, Denver.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

Hon. M. s. Otero, Of Albuquerque, has
rooms at the Palace.
Hon. W.. B. Childers, U. s. attorney, is
here from Albuquerque.
Capt. L. 9. Fort, of Las yss gse,'iisi in the
city looking aftess 1 is q slation.
'onn >. eollssrk, we'll known politician
!, = Las Vegas, is at the Palace.
s. A. Bachelor, lumber man, Tres Pie
dras, registers at the Exchange.
Hon. John 81. Riley las returned from
Colorado Springs and is at the Palace.
DR.. j. B. Brady went to Ell Paso Sun
dag night, and will be absent about q
week.
Judge J. R. MoFis, of Las Cruces, came
up from the south yesterday and is at the
Palace.
MI Hart, Of Las Vegas, who holds
the soft snap Of coal oil inspector, is
in the city.
Capt. W. Fl. James, Oath infantry, has
returned from trip to Tennessee, where
he was on visit to relatives.
A. Liebert, county commissioner of
Taos county, is in the city visiting with
his daughter, Mrs. P. M. Dolan.
John G. Bromagen, department COM
mander G. A. R., is in the city from Las
Vegas and registers at the Exchange.
Hon. W. H. Jack, the efficient president
of tie cattle sanitary commission, is here
from Silver City on official business.
John Pace, ex-assessor of San Miguel
county and now mining man at Hope
we'll, left this morning for that camp.
M. Brunswick, Of Las Vegas, said to be
candidate for appointment as collector
of internal revenues, registers at the
Palace.
g. B. Horton, of Omaha, assistant su.
perintendent of the Western Union Tele-
graph company, was in the city yesterday
on official business. ~
Senators Martin, Miera, Archuleta
Finical and Hughes spent the Sabbath in
this city, returning to the capital last
acknowledgements Citizen.
Frank W. CLANCY and wife, Of Albu.
querque, went east last night en- route to
Washington, where Mr.. Clancy has sew
eral important cases to argue before the
U. 8. supreme court.
R. A. Kistler, the bright editor Of thu
Las Vegas Optic, was in the capita
yesterday. He saw and heard gooi
deal, and he will have much to say concern
ing matters over here right along.
Hon. @. E. Miller, the efficient and
popular chairman Of the board of county
commissioners of Dona Ana county, lie il
the capital on visit to Hon. W. d. H
Llewellyn.
Hon. 8. Alexander passed north les
night en- route for Pennsylv ania, his Oh
home, and for Washington. Mr.. Alex
ander is candidate for appointment Il
the Office Of secretary Of the territory.
Representatives. Reynolds, Sena, Crist
man, Malaquias Martinez and Mulholland
who have been in central and southern
New Mexico On tour Of inspection .
the territorial institutions, return to thi
city tonight.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Borden and Mrs. J. M
Moore, Of Albuquerque, are registered .
the Palace. The ladies are interested il
some legislation before the assembly.
Hon. T. D. Burns and family are 81
their way to Santa Fe. They we're block
AIDED at Chama for four days By snov
drifts on the D. q r. g. railway. A tels
gram to Hon. vencsslado Jaramillo ssy
they will reach this city tonight.
4 n
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
Becomes Law.

Governor Thornton has appro.-..a ,,a
signed house bill No. 81, an y'eu 49,, anu
izing railroad companies, Ysos so aatnU
snu 1efsn oth bes,s oss into .,
- ,,nssi,.e.'-s territories or states, aud
~ tDoccaanase and lease other railroads and
TO sell and lease railroads.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
stamped Linens.

We are in receipt Of large line Of
them. Sizes from 8 to as inches.
Less than eastern prices. Flo silk,
the Brainard and Armstrong; best
made, in all imaginable SHADES.
SANTA FE MERCANTILECO.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23

$15 Sis $50
Buys one Of the prettiest made to or
der suits in this city. Fit guaranteed
or your money back.
SANTA FEE MERCANTILE co.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23
Fresh ranch eggs received daily at
Colds General Store. Phone Nos.
The weather.

The mean temperature yesterday was l
is deRress below tho normal, maximum
30 and minimum "A degrees. The mean
relative humidity vas ~ pr csnt. The
veathsr ~ partly cloudy With light
s6urries of snow 10 the afternoon and
evening Light northsrly winds pre-
vailed. The indications for tomorrow are
generally fair and not 90 cold.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23

Vera Crux. 1IcxlcO, Cigars.
Victor az Colon and Sun Spot Esqus-
sitos, the best 5 and 10 cent Cigar IN the
city, at Colds General Store. Phone
No. 8.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23

The celebrated Shady Grove and Queen
City creamery butter, at Colds General
Store. phone No. 6.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23

The celebrated Mexican chocolate, La
Flor de Tabasco, at Colds General Store.
Phone No. 6.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23

i II you want Photographic cameras
Or supplies, 60 to Fischer q Cos.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-02-23

just received my opening line o
spring millinery. Miss A. Mugler.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
CROP CONDITIONS.
Weather Has Been Too Cool In Some
Places for Best Results.
Winter Wheat Promising-Cotton Has
Been Unfavorabiy Affected.

Washington, May 5.-The weather
bureau in its review of crop conditions
for the week ending May 8 says:
Throughout the states of the central val.
loys the week has been too cool for GER
mination of seeds and rapid growth Of
vegetation, but it has been more favorable
on the Atlantic coast, although rather
cool IN the Middle Atlantic states. In
the Rocky Mountain states and IN
Oregon, the week was decidedly favorable,
but In Washington IL was somewhat too
cool although favorable for farm work.
Corn planting on the Atlantic coast is
now In progress as far north as Now
Jersey and Pennsylvania Practically
mono yet has been PLANTED in Ohio,
Indiana, and Iowa In the South-
ern states tho crop is well adv
aneed. In the states north of the Ohio
ana Missouri rivers, corn planting Is
much behind as compared with 1896,
when at this date planting was IN pro-
gieSs as far north AS Michigan.
Winter wheat is in promising condition
in the Middle Atlantic states and gener-
ally IN the southern states. In southern
Kansas and Oklahoma, and generally
throughout the Southern states wheat is
now heading. In Washington and Oregon
the outlook for wheat Is promising. Seed
ing has made favorable progress over the
northern portion of the spring wheat
region, and over the southern portion
the early sown Is growing finely.
Cotton has been unfavorably affected
by cool weather over the central and
western portions of tho cotton belt and
has also suffered considerably from in
sects anu much replanUing will be neces-
sary. Planting continues over tho north
crn portion of the cotton region. In
Texas the greater part of the week was
too cool for termination and growth but
the stand is reported better than hereto
fore SuDuOSad