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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
GENERAL SMITH TO REVIEW TIE S9rH

Moore Smith is being arranged for some day in
Christmas week The drin percentage last week
was a. and the figures please Colonel Duffy very
much. they the highest the command has
touched this time OF the year for seasons.
The regiment expects that the armory will be
finished In January February OF 1902 Orlcers
already getting ready for their quarters
as is shown by the fact that the non-cOmmissoned
staf have formed an organization the prime OBJ
ject of which Is to raise funds 20 decorate their
quarters In the arnory. Adjutant Foley Is
president Sergeant Major McDwyer treasurer and
battalion SergeantMa1or Walsh secretary. The
committee on bylaws IL Sergeant Major McDwyer.
Regtmental Quartermaster Sergeant Cannon and
battalion Quartermaster Phelan Company e held
successful dance last Monday at Webster Hall.
j Lieutenant Colonel Putnam Bradlee strong has
zone on a visit to Cuba and Porto Rico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
NEW SUGAR REFINING COMPANY.
POSSIBILITY OF AN ENTIRELY INDEPENDENT ONE
IN PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Dec. 15.-It Is stated authortatively
that the formation in this city OF indie
pendent sugar refining company is contemplated.
and that among those interested Philadel.
phians who have been prominently identified with
the sugar making industry.
Plans for the building OF a refinery now ir
process of formation. and the outlook for the or
ganzation of a company is said 10 be good. IL thu
project is carried forward 10 success the re-
hnery will be abso utsly independent II would re-
quire at least eighteen months TO build and put
in opera ton such plant and large capital would
Re required, but II is stated that the money will be
found and that capitalists in other cities. nclud-
ing Boston. are DESTROYS of embaTking in the new
enterprise. Among those who thought likely
TO be interested in the new company in the event
Of It's formation Is W. W. Harrison, who was FOR
many years connected with the Franklin Sugar
Refining Company. and who is said TO be the most
expert sugar maker IN the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
EX-C1PT4IN QUINN TURNED down

EXAMINING BOARD REPORTED ADVERSELY HIS
NOMINATION FOR GOTH LIEUTENANCY.
Ex-Captain Luke c. Quinn. of the 69th Regiment
who recently accepted a nomination for lieutenant
in the regiment and elected. has been adj
versey reported upon by the Brigade Examining
Board. Quinn dismissed from the service some
years ago. after trial by court martial, for en-
bezzl.ng company funus. When appearing before
the Board recently he produced a special order
from the late Governor Flower removing the dis
ability imposed upon him by the court martial
The Fifth Brigade Examining Board. however. de-
cided that the facts brought out in the court mar
tial were such as 20 make Quinn unfit TO hold
commission. and he accordingly rejected.
Great satisfaction IS expressed by Guardsmen over
the action OF the Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
cHINEsE IN RAWAH NOT cIrIzEXs.

Honolulu, Dec. IA Treasury Department ruling
In the matter OF Chinese citizenship has created
much excitement among the Chinese population
here. 1t declares thar the Chinese who we're
naturalized citizens OF the Republic OF Hawaii did
not become American citizens by virtue OF the pro-
visions OF the Territorial act, supposed
and which Interpretation the Chinese we're
allowed TO vote at the late election The humber
affected Is small, but they are mostly wealthy mer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
LAWYER WASTES TINE IN THE BoWERY
he GETS BUSINESS FOR SIGN PAINTERS. But
NONE FOR HIMSELF

he GETS BUSINESS FOR SIGN PAINTERS. BUT
NONE FOR HIMSELF.
The new lay regarding firm names is causing
many changes in signs in the Bowery. IN more
reputable business districts. where firm name
really means something the law has been COM
piled with by filing with the County Clerk the real
ne mes OF those who conducting the business
A great many old and established firms were af
fected by the new law. which is designed to pre-
vent public deception by conducting business under
ASSUMED names. Even those firms which were
still using the names Of deceased partners had 10
hle 5ne required certificate.
Firm names on the Bowery don't amount 10
much" said a lawyer who has clients on the East
Side when the new law was under discussion
few days ago. II thought saw a little business
IN drawing up the required certificates. Instead
made rushing trade for the sign painter. went
arms which ! Knew were doing business under
assumed names without having gone throush the
hoW easy IL Hss q comply with the new law ana
explained that the expense was very slight.
f" so they've got a law 20 Keep Us from usin' fake
That's the idea, unless you conhde IN the court
as 70 the real owners OF the business. / replied.
thought would get the papers In the case 70 draw
:" You don't catch me conhdng in any court
rupt It's a good thing to change the name Of
your in a while. It's about time was
changin my signs anyway so Wen haul down the
look up and myself starin' myself IN the face
an my wife viii like 10 come down and see it
store. You these Bowery people don't ad-
Vertise except with their store windows and fake
great sacrifice sale because the store is being solo
Then he viii get in some new clerks. put out his
nm maEe money out Of both sithour5 The nubiie
think they are getting In On a sanrihn@"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE.
FORMAL OPENING TO BE HELD IN THE
NEW BUILDING THIS MONTH.

The Cornell University Medical College will be
formally opened in the building in First-aye
about December % President schurrnan VIII spa ok
for the university a whole. Dr. Louis A. slim
son, OF the medical faculty. viii speak for the
Medical College. Other speakers win be announced
later.
For several years the trustees Of the university
contemplated establishing a medical college In
New-York City. where they could have the ad-
vantage Of being near the hospitals. but lack Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

Marshal is in Italy. He sends an envoy to fetch
his bride. The envoy turns out to be Henri. who
has become a colonel and the old love is re-
kinded Sylvie satisfies curiosity before
she reaches the Marshal. This third act is by
far the best in the play
The fourth act takes place at Venice. Syivie
reyenges herself on the Marshal for his sum
mary methods by arranging to satisfy further
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

We have just consummated with one
OF the largest importing houses in
this city the purchase of their stock of
genuine Terra Gotta figures, busts,
groups, &c We wish to particu-
larly emphasize the fact that these
figures are the genuine imported Terra
Gotta, and not the imitation which is
made in this country. Careful compare
son will at once show the superiority in
modelling, coloring, &c, of these figures
to the less expensive ones, which are
nothing more than very poor imita-
ton. 1t is particularly fortunate that we
were able to buy these figures Just at the
height of the holiday. season and at the
special price OF SOC. on the dollar. Rather
than keep these goods and sell them at
the regular price, we have decided to
turn the entire lot over immediately, and
offer them to YOU at exactly ONE
HALF THE REAL VALUE. There
are in all nearly 100 pieces, from the
small pieces a, few inches high to the
large, magnificent groups of two and
three figures. We simply mention a few
OF the different subjects, giving size,
slight description and price. For decora-
ton there is nothing more desirable than
these figures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
NJ. HERMANT'S NEW PLAY,
"SYLVIE, GU LA CURIEUSE D'AMOUR"
PRODUCED AT THE VAUDEVILLE
THEATRE IN PARIS, WITH REJANE
IN THE LEADING PART.
IN THE LEADING PA

Paris December 3.
The most interesting theatrical event OF the
season so far is "sylvie on la curieuse glamour"
a vaudeville in four acts by NJ, Abel Hermant,
produced at the Vaudeville Theatre. with Nine.
Rejane In the leading part. NJ Abel Hermant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
SAPHO.

height 2S inches;
specia. price .....-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

Fire Commissioner Scanneli received at his office
yesterday from "Joe" Katzenstein portraits Of ex-
Mayor Gilroy and Mayor Van wyck. They are By
LOsberg Van Wycks picture was placed on the
right OF portrait OF Richard Croker and Gilroy's
the left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

A beautiful figure in artistic
cOlorings, dark red and
green, standing on base,
real value $500.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
40 Iatsrestios story.

The theatre-Roers Of Brunswick viii
have Hoyt's greatest play up to date,
"A Texas Steer" FRIDAY night. Az
it IS famiharly known through iis va
rious productions, an extsnded ac-
count Of il Is unnecessary. It is II e
play 10 which Hoyt took the greatest
pride, btcause bis wife bad the Lead
ing female rolls il il. The uthor trav-
eIed with the company when he could
get away from Nsw York, and on oc-
oasions assumed the role Of BeAssy
Gall" the membet Of the third house.
The lamenfed death Of Mrs. Hoyt Jeff
vacancy ia the original compsny
which has been filled the latt two
years by Katie Putnsm, in whom Mr..
Hoyt has found ths ideal "Bossy :"
"A Texas steer cannot help but
amuss every American cltiz Nho
baslaDy sense Of ths oddities Of our
politicsl system which makes it posi-
bic for the biggest isnoramus in lh-
land to land in congress. Tbs play
wright has said some sharp thing
about our glorious institutions, and
his philosophlzing on ofics-seeking
cannot fail to be OF deep interest to
the great American public today.
srats are now on sale, and those who
intend going should secure desirable
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
Volcanic Eraptiona.

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life Of
of JOY. Bucklen's Arnica salve, cures
them, also old running and fever sores
ulcers. uboiIs, felons, corns, warts, cuts
bruises, burns scalds, chappsd hands, chill
blains. Best pile cure on earth. Drive
out pains and aches. Only Csc box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by all druggists.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
The ch,i.sisn.

Manager Wolfe Will oircul tie list
soon in order to secure the guarantee
for "The Christian" signers of same
will have the privilege Of securing
their seats ahead Of the regular ad-
varcs sale. Parties out of town who
wish choice seats can send in their
names to the management. The prices
will be the same as charged elsewhere
for this celebrated play.
For SALE-One mule and wagon,
cheap Happily to Lsng& Wood.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
KIDNEY DISEASES
are the most fatal Of ali dis
eases.
rnIrVgC KIDNEY CURE Is a
TULEI . Guaranteed Remedy
or money refunded. Contains
remedies recognized by emil
nent physicians as the best for
Kidney and Bladder troubles.
PRICE soc. and $500.
w. j. Butts.

Notice Of the First Meeting OF Creditors, in the
District conrt Of the United States, for the
Eastern Division Of the southern District Of
Georgia, in Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of J. A. Montgomery, bankrupt,
IN bankruptcy.
70 the creditors Of y A. Montgomery,
OF Brunswick, IN the county of Glynn and dis
trict aforesaid, a bankrupt
Notice is herchy gwen that ON the 18th day OF
Feb'Fy 1907, the said j. A. Montgomery was duly
aajudieated bankrupt and that the hrst meet.
ing 81 his crcditots VIII be held at the ofice Of
Crovatf u Whitfield Ats &C Law, Brunwick, in
tslynn coamgv, or the LIST day Of March, A, d.
llo ! al 10 O'clock IN tbe forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee. examine the bank
rupt, and such other business az may properly
come before said meeting.
A. II. MCDONNELL,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
Faust.

Next Wednesday night Louis Mor-
rison's "Faust" will be presented at
the opera house. This famous drama
viii be gwen with many new scenic
effects, aud the celebrated Broken
scene will have an electrical display
long to be rem 'mbered.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
A Yankee in the south.

Nv baby has been subject to chronic
Group for eight months. On coming south
j was advised to try Cheney's Expecterant
The symptoms Of Group have entirely dis
appeared with one bottle Of the medicine,
and recommend II 10 all sufferers.
Frank j. Harper, Atlanta, ca.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21

seats early. The play is one of rare
enjoyment, aud it will furnish an
evening Of pleasure that will be hard
TO replace.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21

Mrs. ]. H..Mlller. Newton Hamilton, Pa,
writes, ~ think Dewitt's Witch Hazel
Salve the grandest saive made 1t cures
piles and heals everything. Ali fraudu-
lent limitations are worthless. w. Butts.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21

w. 7 Yancey. PaduoAh, Ky. wrii %,
~ had severe case Of kidney disease
aud three Of the beat physicians IN
southern Kentucky treated me without
success. was induced to try Fsley's
kidney Cure. The nrst bottle gave
immediate relief and three bottlescure
ms permanently. gladly recommend
this wonderful remedy. W.. Butte.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
REPUBLICANS POW WOW.
what the Bazlsy Banner Says Of The Re-
cent 11th D-striot copvsntion.

cent nth District Convention.
The republican district convention
OF the Eleventh congregational district
met here Wednesday. The delegates
arrived siDgly and In blocks of Eve on
every train for two days until every
county 10 this district was represent
ed. The delegates were mostly ne
groes. There was slight sprinklipg
Of white delegates and office seekers.
There was a great deal OF csucussin9
and wire pulling up to the meeting Of
the convention and the convention
proper was a cut and-dried STAIR 10
nearly every particular.
The convention was called to order
by District Chairman Eugene Belcher
OF Brunswick, with Rev. Floyd saeI-
son of Wsycross as secretary. Judge
Thomas A. Parker Of the city court
Of Bailey was introduced aud deliver
ed an address Of welcome on behalf 0
the mayor aud citizens. The address
was replied TO By Floyd sntlson in a
neat speech. After this M. G. Brown
Of Brunswick was slsoted permanent
chairman, and he to,k the reiIs in
hand and put Reed rules 10 force. A
set OF voluminoua resolutions evident
~ smanatlng from headquarters sas
read By Mathews Of 9 ynnand adopt
ed without a dis voice. They
congratulated Y thaoksd MoKi isS
for his great wave d property pat
ted him on the back for bis conduct 81
the glorious war and blsssea hig for
putting SO mans negroes 10 Cflice.
They oondems the civil service rules,
declared for the gold standard, expan-
sion and the Nicaragua canal, and
deplorsd The death Of President
Hobart and the prevalence Of mob
law. After that they endorsed Jud
son Lyons and Walter Johnson and
favored a stste campaign this fall. A
resolution endorsing young Tyre for
the Patterson postofiios was adopted.
Another endorsing Higgins for the
Fitzgerald office was tabled after hot
speech from MsrstOn Of Fitzgerald,
who gave the bosses SONS solar plexus
blows ard won FIRST blood in his hgh,
against Hnggins. "Breta C5bb Of
ClinOh, who bears familisr resem.
blauOe to ''Uncle Remus," made sun
dry and divers motions about this
time, bu Chairman Brown gave HIM
che flozsn smile each time, however
without diaOonraging the old fellow.
After a short recess, to give the COM
mittee on credentials time to report
the principal business of the conyen-
tion was entered upon aud Deputy |
Revenue Collector Mathews Of Gym
aud Postmaster CLARK Greer OF Dublin
were elected delegates to the national
convention in Philsdelphls. Eugene
Beloher was reelected chairman and
Dennis Moody Of this county wee
chairman. DR.. Teou OF Ware vas
sleOted district secretary. After
characteristic address from Col. WV.
Bennett the convention sang the long
metre doxology, led by Col. b nuett,
aud was declared adjourned. Resell
lions thanking the citizens of Bailey
in very warm terms for their kind and
0Our'eous treatment were adopted y
: standing vote. The convention wA'
orderly il eysry way and the delegates
seemed to be- conservative CT izs ns.--
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
Band II Mercy Meeting

The Band Of Mercy will meet on
Wednesday afternoon, F,b, 2lst, at 3
O'Clock, at the ogle%orpe.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
Piles Of People

Testify 10 tie merits Of Banner salve
ID curing piles. It's guaranteed. w.
J.. Butts.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
shIp Notioe.

Neither the master, owners or consiguees Of
the swd. bark Chill win be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew of said
bark. Capt. FernelI
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-02-21
Jim Carter still leads with his orig
inal method OF cleaning clothes.
The QuAKERS ARE
HONEST PEOPLE,

40 strength nor blood, IL acts as )
konic, Il regulates digestion, cures dys:,
pepsia and lends strength and tone to
the. nervous system. It Is medicine
for weak women II is q purely vege;
table medicine and can be taken by
Abe meet delicate Kidney Diseases,
rheumatism and all Diseases OF the
blood, Stomach and nerves soon sue,
cumb TO iss wonderful effects upon the
human system. Thousands Of people
ia Columbus recommend it. Price 81 90
QUAKER PAIN BALM Is the medi-
cine that the Quaker Doctor made all o.
his wonderful quick cures with. x It's .,
now and wonderful medicine for Neural
gias@ !. Toothaches~ Backache, Rheumas
lsms sprains, Pain in Bowels; il fact
6k pain can be relieved BY Il. Price.
" cents stoF SAFE Dg y. n. Polhii.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-03-07
PendletOn Items.

Mrs. DIR. Law, of Spnrtanburg, is Wis
iting Miss Susie ID. Adger
Miss Nell Cunningham, who has been
visiting Miss Annie Simpson, returned
to the city a few days ago.
Mrs. NJ. A. Murrah spent few days
in our town visiting her sister, Mrs. w.
NJ. Gibson.
Mrs. NJ. Beatty, of Anderson, is visit
ing Mrs. }. &. Stribling.
The insurance agents arc thicker in
this section than the 1iddlers.
Mrs. A. g. Wood, the tombstone man
Of Williamson, is stopping here Il few
days.
After so long time Camp Tally
Simpson, u. G. ", was reorganized last
Saturday. and elected the following
officers: j. e. Stribling, Commander;
w. NJ. Gibson, First Lieutenant; l.. H..
Shanklin, Second Lieutcnnnt; j. w.
Simpson, Third Lieutenant; II. f..
Sloan, Adjutant; DR.. Charles Dav-
ant, Sergeant; w. Z. Mullinix, Chap
lain; J. ID. Hendrix. Quartermaster;
T. .. jenkins, Sergeant Major; w. Nj.
Gibson, Treasurer; j. L. McAllaster,
Vidett; Nj. G.. Dickson, Color Bearer;
w. j. Martin and r. NJ. Burns, Color
Guards; Miss Lilo Stribbling, Sponsor.
The following delegates were elected
to the Reunion at Louisville, Ky: j.,
w. Simpson, NJ &. Dickson and w. NJ.
Gibson. TELL TALE,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-03-07
A Visitors View OF Cuba.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 4.--COl.
Frank NJ: Gardenshiro, prominent
citizen of Chattanooga, we'll known
over the State. has just returned from
trip to Havana. Gardenshire.in an
interview predicts an uprising on the
day Of the Havana municipal election
this month. He says:
"ln my OpiuiOn there will be serious
trouble Gin Havana on the day of the
friends in Havana and this seems to
be the impression among them. Ac-
cOrding to q late regulation prOmulgat-
ed by Gen. Wood aud other author
tiles, GO per cent of the voters will be
aisfranchised. Under the recent orac:
the .s;:::.sIionIlUns or voter are that
he must be able to read and wriCe and
own $3.50 worth of property. THE
rule wss advocated by the Spaniards
Havana. The regulation almost shuts
out the average run of natives and
many Of them declare that If they are
not permitted in vote in the election
there will be some hr0at-cutting on
election day.
"The people from the outside coun-
try are moving into Havana and all
want offices: Some of them are fight
ing for places. on the. police force,
in the race for mayor.
The natives seem to hntc our SOL
diers even worse than tho Spaniards.
but the impression prevails among the
officials at Havana that, the Cubans
Will engage In rows among themselves
the moment tho troops are withdrawn.
The Cub0ns appear to he doing little
work. In fact, 80 far as could see,
the gardening and farm work is being
III 1fx1SA ~ Il
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-03-07
Zarline Breezes.

The cold, dreary winter will soon be
gone, and the old farmers heart will
beat with Joy, for the time has como
for them to tear mp the soil. "Fair-
handed Spring unbos0ms every grace.'
Several of our young folks went to
Due West Friday for the Amclian So
ciety celebration.
Rev. w. ID. MOOror preached an cx-
ccllcnt sermon Sunday to q large and
attentive audience. Mr.. Moorer never
fails to draw the attention of his hear
ers.
Miss Lois Loncr, from Due West,
worshipcd ut Little River Sunday.
Little Brninar1 nraiiyou, VINO has
been seriously ill with pneumonia, is
improving.
Smallpox. Or elephant itch,' MS it is
often called, is the topic subject with
some of our more scary Zarlians. We
think the bark is worse than the bite,
and some cross the bridge before they
come to it.
Miss Cora Shirley, who has charge of
tho Neva school, spent few days with
home folks recently.
Dit. ii. Blgby, of PelZcr, passed
through our community last week on
business.
Mrs. Ida Mitchell and little daughter,
Marie, have returned from very
pleasant visit near Seneca City.
Misses Helen Breazeal and R0zcla
Bowen spent Saturday and Sunday in
BeltOn.
AIessrs. Tom. Ladcll and Ed. Barks-
dale. of Abbcvillc, visited relatives
hero recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Bowen visited rel
ativcs at CraytOn Sunday.
Mr.. T. II. Taylor, who has been on
tho sick list, is now convalcscent.
X FRoG.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-03-07
Belt0n Items.

One of the most ENJOYABLE events of
the whole season was the address of
DR.. Lodge, of Limestone College, in
the school hall last Friday evening.
The subject discussed was education.
and to this subject, which we have
heard spoken on many times, DR..
Lodge gave many new. bright ideas.
He showed himself magnificent
scholar and an unusually attractive
speaker. Dr.. Lodge has been in the
State for Il short time only, but has
already made Limestone one of the
foremost female institutions in South
Carolina. Bolton will always be glad
to welcome DIR. Lodge, and trusts he
may come again.
La Grippe is right prevalent here
now; Mr.. j. G. Kay, and, his mother
are both quite sick with it, also Mrs.
Us. Cox, w. &. Brown and Il. A..
Lewis.
Mr.. NJ. +. Gccr, has suffered very
much from an attack of neuralgia for
some days but is reported better to-
day.
Misses Mallie Gccr and Rcna Rice,
OF the Piedmont Graded Schools, and
sir. a. $. Holmes, Of pendlct0n, and
Albert Sharp Of Anderson were visit
ing i'll town Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Il. T. Mckinney and son, Frank,
are visiting for some days Mrs. Nc
Kinney's daughter, Mrs. w. Is. West.
Farmers are buying quantities of
fertilizers.
NoplOughing has been done.