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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
A. N. PALMER NOT SERIOUSLY I'LL.

St. Louis Jan. IA NJ. Palmer. the theatrical
manager. who is stopping at the Planters Hotel is
not seriously I'll with the grip. reported yester
day. Mr.. Palmer said he had overexerted himself.
and finding that he threatened with a recur-
renee OF a malady from which he suffered in Chi.
cago recently. he went TO bed to avert II and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
RECEPTION FOR BARON EDELSBERG.

Louis Sherry, the caterer and restaurateur gave
a supper last evening to introduce Baron Edels'
berg of Vienna. who has here to play for
Mr. Sherry The supper was delightful one and
the Baron received n cordial greeting from those
who gathered to meet him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

A. ~
FIFTH AVE. AUCTION ROOMS.
23s sth
WIN B NORMAN AUcTToNEER.
PEREMPTORY SALE
OLD CHINESE PORCELAINS,
Collected by Of the great connoisseurs in
Shanghai.
TO TAKE PLACE
Friday and Saturday Afternoons,
January 10 and H. at o'clock
Exhibition. with Catalogue.
WILL OPEN TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY ~
AT O'CLOCK AND CONTINUE DAY AND
EVENING UNTIL SALE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
OBITUARY.
DIR. EXERT yAN.EPPs.

Schenectady ~ Y. ian. DIR Evert van-Epps
a prominent physician OF this city. died suddenly
this afternoon from heart disease DR.. van-Epps
was nifty years old and was a graduate OF Urion
College
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
SECRETARY BLISS ~ THIS CITY

Washington. Jan. I.-Secretary Bliss went TO
New-York to-day to remain until next Friday, and
until relieved by his successor. Ambassador Hitch
cock will not act on new matters Of admipistra
ton but will leave the new Secretary free TO begin
MIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
W.K. Vanderbilt, JR.. LEAVES HARVARD
HE Is GOING TO WORK WITH HIS FATHER-HIs
APPROACHING MARRIAGE.

HE Is GOING TO WORK WITH HIS FATHbf-Hls
APPROACHING MARRIAGE.
Cambridge. Mass. Jan. Z (SpeciaD.-William X.
Vanderbilt. jr will not return to Harvard. He
had not come back from the Christmas vacation
and the announcement that came to-day OF his de-
csion not to return was not a surprise Inc rea-
son is understood TO be that his father wants his
assistance in the work Of the Vanderbilt system
Since the Illness OF Cornelius Vanderbilt the brunt
OF the work has fallen on William h Vanderbilt,
and his son expected to join him after this years
college work His engagement to Miss Fair mas
changed all plans 1t Is expected that they VIII De
ma rrled in three or four months.
William X. Vanderbilt, jr.. was the business cd
itor Of THE Harvard Advocate and along with
G c. Griffith. the business manager. ne mace
paying venture out OF what seemed hopeless ,s
financial loss He member OF the Poio Crup
in his freshman year. and Of the Alpha Delta Phi
Fraternity. This year he was elected 70 the Insu-
tute OF I77O and the Delta Kappa Epsilon
A reporter OF The Tribune called at the homes OF
Hermann Oelrchs. brother-in-law OF Miss Fair.
and W. X Vanderbilt. ST., last evening. but no in
foi ton could be obtained regarding the plans OF
young Mr.. Vanderbilt 1t said that Mr.. Del.
rchs was suffering from slight attack or the grip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
TIE WEATHER REPORT.
YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-pAY's FoREcAs,

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-pAY's FORECAST
Washington Jan THE area OF high pressure central
last night In Oklahoma has moved Northern Georgia
increasing In magnitude and extends over the whole
country lake regions 10 the Gulf The pressure
also high plateau regions The temperature has
fallen In the Atlantic States and the lake regons II
has risen from Mississippi River to the plateau re-
sion and has remained stationary the Pacific coast
Snow has fallen North Atlantic States and the lake
regions. rain in the Middle Atlantic States. and
rain in the South Atlantic States and light rain has also
fallen middle and northern PACING coast Increasing
cloudness and may be expected In the upper lake
region upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys ana
generally fair weather elsewhere Will grow warmer
over the whole country from the Mississippi River 70
the Atlantic except In New-Engand. where the
temperature will remain stationary On the middle ana
south Atlantic coast the wind will be light from me
west and northwest with low temperature SUNDAY ana
warmer variable winds Monday Storm signals are dis
played on the Atlantic from New-Haven to East
port.
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.
For New-England and Eastern New-York. fair; high
westerly winds diminishing
For the District Of Columbia, Eastern Pennsylvania
New-Jersey Delaware Virginia. fair till Monday:
warmer light southweserly winds becoming variable
For Western New-York. Western Pennsyvania anu
Ohio. fair: warmer: fresh southwestery winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

YAMANAKA 81 co.
are Displaying Japanese Art Objects
By REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS.
Rare Old Paintings. Screens and
Colored Prints Speciality.
CURIOS, ANTIQUE STUFFS.
Modern Embroidered Screens.
25A FIFTH AVE.
Between 2sh and Goth SITS.
DIR. Siegert's dAnHOstura Bitters has over 30
imitatoys and substtutesmost Of them dangerous Get
the genuine with signature.
Congress Spring Water.
This famous water 10 now by most elaborate tuoino
restored all Its fSrfner strength and excellence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

In this diagram the continuous white line shows ths
changes in pressure indicated by The Triounes self
r.@oSlns barometer The dotted line shows the tempea-
lure "A recorded al PerTys Pharmacy
Tribune once Jan. g. a. m.-The weather YESTERDAY
x.s fair and cold The temperature ranged between %
and 81 degrees 2sis desree being ~ de-
rrees lower than OF Friday and i2t degrees io~
ran that Of the corresponding day OF last year.
Tho weather to-day will be fair and sishuy wa"e''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
MARRIED..

sIMKHovITCH- KINGsBuRY-on SATURDAY.. January
1895 Chapel OF the Incarnation New York City.
BY the Rev Henry s Nash. p. d. assisted by the
Rev Henry r Wadeish. Mary Melinda. daughter Of
Isaac Franklin Kingsbury, OF West Newton. Mass to
Vladimir Grigorievitch Simkhoyitch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
DIED..

Notices Of marriages and deaths must be en-
dorsed with full name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

yrs Henry Lewis Morris. Of No. y West Fifty
W. vii give a dance in honor OF her daugh-
,sr Miss Morris her home on sainrda o, Tvs ne
ing nnecsi debut for another year to come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
yuprE REGIMENTS TO BE MUSTERED OUT.

washington. Jan. THE Secretary OF war TO-
~. oraered the muster out Of the LIST West VIZ
an,, the "a Ohio and the LIST Territorial regiments
All volunteers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
Drw VESSEL FOR CHESAPEAKE BAY.

,,a,o,obia Ian THE Baltimore Chesapeake
n,ahrond Steamboat Company has awarded
90 n,'e Nease Levy. the shipbulding firm Of this CITY,
u '.aot Tor a new passenger, freight and mail
s,samer, to run on the route between Baltimore,
oId point Comfort and Norfolk the contract csss
ioi s' :, Tho vessel In Baltimore on November To-
of the vessel will he ESQ feet long
& feet end il feet deep g and
expansioh Sners each fitted with three corrugated
iour tnches in diameter tested 10 10 pouhos'
will furnish the motive power
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

Mrs Edward /, Keyes. OF No East Seventy
fourth-st.. gave reception yesterday afternoon
She was assisted In receiving by her daughter
Miss Eleanor Keyes. and her daughter-in-law, Mrs
Edward L. Reyes jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

The wedding Of Miss Agnes F. Reid to Dr. Maus
posa vedder. jr.. will take place on TUESDAY next
.r,, 10 at the home Of the bride. No. 336 West
sixfh-st The Rev. DR.. William Lloyd pastor
fe'Es Central Congregational Church. will Of
% - the ceremony
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

The stephen Merritt Burial Co. Mi-!0 wesi
z1ds-tnder,aksrs embaimers and funeral dirsctezt;
prompt service day night Telephone i+-isth o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

Mrs. John A. Bacon. Of No. 153 West Fifty-sev.
enth-st. gave a reception yesterday afternoon tc
introduce her daughter. Miss Bacon In whose
honor dance will be given at Sherrys Thurs.
day night. January II. by Mrs Gilbert Parker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

Mrs. John A Beckwith gave dinner party last
night al her home, No. las West Ninety third ST.
IN honor Of her sister, Miss Maud Irene Wood
whose marriage TO Dr. Louis w. Kennard Is to
take place Wednesday evening. The guests
were the young people who will attend the bride
and bridegroom at the wedding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

Mrs r. F. Adams gave reception yesterday
afternoon at her home. No. 10 West Eighty-frst-
g, 10 introduce her sister Miss May Edith
oBrien Assisting in receiving were the debu-
tarte's sister Miss o Brien: Mrs. F. Fyles. Mrs J.
RYAN Miss Fyles. Miss Grannelle. Miss Barron
Miss Drscoll. Miss Cattus and Miss clarendon
Mrs Adams will give informal dance tomorrow
night in honor OF her sister.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

Mrs. n De Berkeley Parsons. OF No. 294 Madison
ave-. gave the first OF two receptions yesterday
afternoon. The second reception will be held on
Saturday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

AS already announced. in answer to many re-
quests. Albert Morris Bagby will give two add
tional musical mornings. the first tomorrow morn.
ing. in the grand ballroom Of the Wadorf-Astoria
The entertainment tomorrow will begin at III;
o'clock. The artists will be Miss Suzanne Adams
Of the Metropolitan Opera House company, who
will sing "Vielle Chanson" (BizeU. Mai" UIahn)
and "Chere Mutt (BacheleD; Miss Maud Mac.
Carthy. volinist. and Francis Rogers. barytone.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14

Hat OF black velvet, with garniture Of white
lilies and foliage. The turned-up brim is filled
out with black satin bow A scarf of black
silk gauze is fastened at the back and ties in
a bow under the chin. Model by Marguerite
Selgman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
MR.. DOOLEY ABROAD.
Opening Letter From the Famous Hum.
ortst ON How Dreyfas Was Tried al
Rennes VIII Appear in Next sun.
days Globe.

Boston, September IA. 1s99.-Mr.
Dooley has gone abroad. and In next sun
days Globe this first OF living American
humorists will begin series of letters Oh
what he has seen in Europe. His opening
letter will present the trial Of Drefyua al
he saw 1t, at Rennes
This series promises to be equal to ths
best Of Mr.. poolsy's work. and all his
thousandsiof admirers no doubt will wish
to follow him on his travels. To do so
they should start with him in next Sun
days Globe. and in order not TO miss any
Of the letters each should ask his news
dealer to leave the Sunday Globe regular
ly at his house
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
AL.
SUITS

A little early? To wear, perhaps,
yes. To think about. it's none
too early. You'll want to learn
what's to tie worn and get an idea
of styles. The time taken in
which to consider the suit, the
placing of your order and the
ma king will bring Fall before
you're aware of il. Meantime we
can make YOU anytshtug in
summer Wear at short notice.
Drop in any time. Pleased to see
you.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
For Women.

happiness to hundreds OF anxious women.
There Is positively no other remedy known
to medical science, that will so quickly and
safely do the work. Have never had single
failure. The longest and most obstinate cases
are relieved In 8 days without fail. No other
remedy win do this. No pain, no danger, no
interference with work. The most difficult
pondence, and the most complete satisfaction
guaranteed in every instance. L relieve hun
dreds Of ladies' whom never see. Write for
further particulars. All letters truthfnlly
answered. free confidential advice in ali
matters of aprivate or delicate nature. Bear
IN mind this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and will positively
leave no after i'll effects upon the health. By
mail securely sealed, $500 DIR. Z. NJ. Toll
MAN CO., 10 fremont St., Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14

dated for the sum Of 5000: the money TO
be paid over on delivery or the guors.
He further stated that they needed that
sum, 5000, for campaign purposes do
you grasp this statement. your honor and
gentlemen Of the boardp Five votes Of
the South Portland city government
offered for sale for 5000 for ampaiRn
purposes. Isn't that rethsr a startling
lpropositionf also believe he named the
votes that we're for sale; and | am In
formed that those he named as being for
sale were the same ones who voted that
the petitions be laid on the table. be-
lieve he also stated that the petitions
would not be taken from the table until
his price was agreed 60.
Furthermore, / wish 10 say that am
reliably Informed that the Consolidated
refused to pay SS0c0 for such exclusive
privilege. Now. here IL proposition to
grent such exclusive privilege to the
Cum berland. Can it be posi- BILE that this
board, In the face OF the widespread pub
licity that has already been given to these
facts, VIII still persist and win grant the
exclusive privilege to either one OF thsee
cum paniesS Can It be possible that this
board, or q majority OF Il, Is sold out to
the Highest bidder2 This person. who
evidently knew what be was talking
about. stated that the Cum Der land had
offered 5000 for the exclusive right; and
now this board proposes to grant such ex-
lt may be, your honor and gentlemen
II the board. that this person bad no au-
thority to make such an offer. Let us
hope so. Nevertheless, the fact remains
that such an offer was made. And the
fnct that the Consolidated refused to par
the price, and that IL IL now proposed to
grant the exclusive privilege to the Cum
berlaud is. to my mind, at least some
slight INDIGESTION that this person knew
whereof he spoke.
Gentlemen, II were simply making a
cheap and shallow argumsnt for one
con- pany or the other, my statement
might not be worthy OF great considera-
statement lies In Its absolute truthful
ness, which csn be proven almost at 3
moments notice.
thiuk tia aandiwork of the same I'M
scrupulous individual Is plainly visible
In tbs drafting OF the ward lines. and
again lac seems TO be well supported.
There are also other facts In my possess
sion, your honor, relating to sales, but as
they do not bear directly upon this par
ticular case and might. therefore, be QUO
Of order at this time, they are reserved
for the present
But it seems to me, your honor, when
q city government gets down TO the point
such an irresponsible and interruptions
individual as Is shown up by these facts,
IL Is about time for the citizsus OF this
city to rise up in their wrath, and one
may well exclaim-Oh, ye citizens Of
South Portland 0h,ye Americans; Have
We no. honest politicians; have we no
honest men, to deliver us from such q
stench2
In view Of this deplorahle condition of
things, your honor, move that this order
be laid upon the table.
There was slight halt in the proceed
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
Portland asdf Club, 1893 %
4 Daniel d. Smith. whose life vas IN
great peril on Monday, is Improving. Dr.
Lowell say he he getting along nicely.

Lowell say. he lie getting along nicely.
Daniel Campbsll, who has been spend
Ing the summer In Boston, has return, d
20 south Portland.
The board Of registration clossd lite ses.
sions at South Portland dIstri lot ysster-
cay. The registration was light not over
two hundred bling registered in the two
warda Thus far ward seven has shown
the best percentage.
The following notice of one Of South
Portlands popular young ladies IL clipped
from the FL idefosd journal OF Monday
morning. Miss gatchell has long held
prom inent place la musical circles bot
in this and other ei'ies and her many
frisnes here viii be pleased to hear OF her
deserved success; "At the morning
service Of the Jefferson Street Free Bap-
t.st church, held in the Pavilion church,
unusually fine mrslo WAS rendered, the
chief feature being solos By Mis-, .ssie
Gatcheil Of South Portland and Fred A.
Lord OF Saco. Miss Gatchell's srvit es
during the last four Sundays at this
church have been greatly appreciated
James OTIS kaler, superintendent Of
schools. he's moved bis family from his
summer cottage at Bowery Beach to his
home at South Portland Heights.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Howell and mother, Mrs
Margaret Newcomb OF South Portland
are visiting relatives at Gorham.
Street Commissioner SKillings has n
Grew of men putting In new sidewalk
on both sides Of High street. from Stan
ford to Sawyer.
Mrs Lucy Burns left yesterday morn
ing for Iceboro where she will visit rela-
tives for few weeks
Mrs. Willis y. strout and Mrs. Scott ID.
Oliver have gone to Caribou for o two
weeks' outing.
The Samaritan association met with
Mrs. Carrie Gregory, Pine street, last ev-
sning.
PLEASANTDALE.
Mrs. John SUNNI eIs and family have
returned to their home In Lawrence,
Mass.
Miss Florence Bean has returned to
hNerett, MASS, from oesng tine guest OF
her aunt, Mrs. Jesse Dyer.
Mrs. W. ]. Baker ana daughter, Han.
nah, of Chapel street, accompanied by her
parents. Rev. and Mrs. w. S. Jones OF
Peaks island, have returned from an ex-
tended visit at Richmond
Miss Mabel Plummer has returned Il
Braintree, Mass.
Mrs. Daniel King. Elm street is recoy
ering form a severe illness.
R.Misy Laura Richardson has resumed hel
duties at the Chenery Manufacturing
company OF Portland. after month";
vacation.
Mrs. Hattie Henderson, who has beer
very i'll, has recovered su fficiently to re-
turn to her home In Pennington
Mr.. Howard Latham, clerk for Johr
Il Lambert, Portland. is enjoying shor
vacation.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
STEAMER PEJEPseoT.

Next Sunday this steamer viii make
two trips along the shore route, touching
at Falmouth. Princes Point. Cousins,
Littlejohn's and Chsheague ISLANDS. lsav-
ing Portland pier at 10 a M. and p. IN.
II You have not had a sail on this fine
steamer you should go next SUNDAY.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
ExEcuTRIx,s NOTICE.
MARRY NE. NELLIE.

And win buy you such a pretty Ring az
Mckenney's. A thousand solid gold Kings
Diamonds. OpalPearls Rubies, Emeralds and
AL other precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding iiings a specially. Largest stock IL
city, MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22du
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
The
PORTLAND ELECTRIC [ CHIT
COMPANY CUSTUMERS.

The following list comprises the con-
nections tina have been made and those
to be mde within ew GAYS. 1t IN
easy to ell tHose that have been connect
ed from those that have not by the co OF
of the lights. Those produced IRON
water power are white, clear and STEADY.
JR LIBBY co
BROWN BLOCK.
X. M LhWSEN & co.
A. l.. STEVENS & C,t
FALMOU Il HOTEL
IRA CLARK 40
w. :. PARKER q 90.
SlAIM NJ q HAMMOND.
IRVING A LIBHY.
d. l.. VII rCOMB s. co.
L0NGsHoKEMKNis HALL.
+. 4. GRAY.
MrN'S HALL.
E COX s WARD co
MRS. G. B. LEIGHTON.
h. INTON EARLE
ATKINSON FURNISHING CO.
MAINE Provision COLD STORAGE
WEST END HOTEL
II. II. HAY q SON
I. +. H0MSTED.
SULLIVAN g. usGOOD.
WILLIS GATES.
LOMBARD FISH MARKET.
Ii. T. GuoLD TEA CO.
". W. ALLEN.
MRS. OVERBY.
ORIENT IA IL.
g. r. A WEBER.
FREEMAN AILLIKEN.
JAMES CONWELL.
ODD FELLOWS HALL
FaSTt IL, AVERY s. co.
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE co.
ELIAS THOMAS.
SARGENT, DEN NISON & co.
GEO. Il. SAWYER.
MkS. A. w. PERRY.
LAD & ROSS.
s. w. SOLkEY.
JOHN HOL IVAN.
w, w. MITCHELL.
The number of new customers added
this week represents about 2000 lights,
making more than 1000 lights now in
service. New customers are being add
ed daily. The total number now being
supplied by WATER F0WER ELEC-
TRICITY in Greater Portland is about
$50. The Al above named have just been
added.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
DIED ERoM INJURIES.

Lewiston. September l3.--John A. Mat
hews, chief engineer at the Lewiston
bleachery and dys works. died at the Cen
trail Maine General hospital this morninR
from injuries received In the bursting of
q steam pips at the works on Tuesday.
his death was unexpected.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
SOUTH PORTLAND TAXES.
Those who Pay for the Coming Year
Over 500.

the assessed valuation of real and per-
sonAi estate in South Portland for the
year 1899 is 1885. 474. Tbs number of
polls assessed is 1913. Polls So. Rate
of taxation is 5000 on $1,000. Here fol.
lows list OF the firms and individuals
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-14
MAINE PENSIONS.

MAINE PENSIONS.
Washington, September 13.-The fol-
lowing pensions have been granted to
Maine people:
NcREAsE
Jacob W. Harrington, Roo kland. Sc to
$40.
REISSUE
Charles N Bnrns, Mschan 10 Falls, s12.
ORIGINAL. WIDOWS. ETC.
Aimira II. Smith, Edes Falls. So; AL
media NJ Msrsiman, Litchiisld, s1s !;
minors of Daniel &. Brown, Madison, si2.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-04-21
Club Notes.

OAing TO the nnPar'ion bic nrgli-
tence If The Preside [ in failing t.
call the Executive C.. uIIlIIttee tOget her
10 prepare Il program, there was nOtii-
ing special for the. club this week.
The time after current events Was
devoted to the business of arranging
Tor the Nature Study classes.
Nathaniel Hawthorne will be he
.uthor frf next week.
Arrangements are nearly perfected
Tor bringing "A circulating library t.
kinsley. We hope every member can
lie present next week so that the mat
ter can he fi,raliy arranged. The lib
rary ought to be open in tw" weeks.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-04-21
South Brown.

Farmers VIM have finished huskinx
their last wears corn crOpare now busy
planting another. However there is
still no small amount of corn yet in
the fields unhuskeG,
The grass in the burnt district" is
very slow ill starting and will not af-
forI living pasture for fully a month
yet and some say much later than
that. This is hard on the thin cattle
for they have air sadly been OH half ia
.tiOns for some time.
Hixon's threshing machine and crew
arrived from Kiowa county last Tues.
day. 1t is now more than ten months
since Hurry started for the strip 10
tegin rhresi,ing This comes about
AS near tiIresi,ing the year around as
possible.
/ The last week Of warm weather has
been favorable to the growing wheat.
We estim ate that in this neigiiborhOo,l
fully One half Of the acreage has been
killed or frozen SO badly that the gre :
und will he put into corn. And on the
remaining I,aff the prospect is about
Is per cent OF an average crop. We
believe this to be conservative est :
mate of the loss by the severe winter.
The BOX Elder and a sh are showing
tiny leaves, the plnm and a few early
cherries are i'm bloom, and from pres
ent indications the fragrant Peach
bloom will he with us next week.
Miss Edith Eastman expects to leave
for Chicago the Goth. 1t will be not
so attractive for some Of the young
! mcn at Lowers Retreat" after that
date.
About, all of the fat hogs iu this
neighhorhOoi are contracted to he de-
livered tn S.. d. Robinett Greensburg
on Saturday the %.