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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19
Iowa state Fair.

The State Fair management an.
nounce that they have every con-
idence that the coming fair viii be the
best in the history Of the State. The
stock interests of the state were never
in better condition. There has not
only been ansincrease in the number of
animals but the quality has been inn
proved not only i'll breeding but
higher level of values has been reached,
SO that it is safe to assume that there
will be a greater display of stock. In
fact the injuries already made indicate
that the coming fair will be full In all
departments of live stock. Especial in
terest has been shown in the poultry
department and there is prospect of a
great display of Belgian Hares, new
industry for Iowa.
| The present outlook for grains and
vegetables Of all kinds insure great
display along these lines, while the
horticulturists of the state have evinced
q desire to make the fruit department
of especial Importance.
There will be acres of machinery;
most of the buildings for machinery be.
ing already spoken for, while outside
space is being called for freely. No bet.
ter opportunity has ever been offered
for farmers to see improved machinery
in all lines.
The material interests Of the state
have been carefully looked after in ar
ranging for the fair, but the manage
ment realize that there are many who
demand amusements, and to supply
this reasonable demand, there has beer
provided the best line of attraction
ever offered by state fair. Among
the many good things offered will b.
holly contested trials of speed in trot
ting, pacing and running races, Will
between heats there will be many at
tractive things shown in front of tn
grand stand.
The following is partial list of tn
: different things that will be in tn
program for each day and night:
Barthelli Troupe-Acrobatic work
Cole and Dell--Comedy slack wire jug
Cling; The Lanfords-Double Trapez
work; Flying Richardo-Aerial act
Rice's Dog and Pony Circus-Consisl
ing of Trained dog, pony and trio
mule acts; E. Lavelle-Trick Lad
bicycle acts; johnson and Holmberg-
Strong Men in several famous acts; Fh
Three Celestos-Roman Riding Artist
1 and High Wire performances; Mil
;, Raye-Acrobatic and Contortion Dancer
81 Marena and Martella-Comedy COZ
! tortion and acrobatic acts; Alberti-
Novelty Juggler and Equilibris
Arual-"The Slide for LIFE; Wallac
f and Lewis Comedy Acrobats, usin
]. their famous Trick House.
Il Booklets, circulars, catalogues an
y other information can be had by ae
dressing the secretary, Des Moine
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

just at this time our country needs a
new religion that will make man pay
his debts, says the Methodist Advocate.
Shouting does not settle old accounts
with God or man. We bounce right into
a fellow and put him out of the church
il he goes to ball or theatre, but never
a word to the pious scamp who never
pays his debts. People who don't pay
their debts are doing the church more
harm than the dancers OF dr4nkards,
for there are more OF them in the church.
Reader, is it getting close to you? Then
lay down your paper and go pay up
and read on in ease. And don't you
stop paying because the Statue of linn.
itation" excuses the open account which
you made for bread and meat. You
must pay it in cash or God will keep
the account laid up against you. God
knows no such excuse for not paying
an "honsst exemption When you
raise that excuse to keep from paying
your debts you can stop singing "When
| can read my title clear to mansions in
the Skies" You've none up there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19
Mr.. Browns Trip and Poetry.

The following poetical gem is taken
from the Cambridge, Md. Democrat,
and News, the author Mr.. Ben J. Brown
being personal friend of Mr.. S. W..
Hurst of this city, who was more than
pleased to meet his Maryland friend at
the Kansas City convention. The
Democrat and News says:
-. Ben Brown, ESQ.,, arrived home
from Kansas City on Tuesday morning.
He gives very interesting account OF
his trip, which was pleasant one
throughout. Mr.. Brown was the only
poet in the delegation, and the follow
ing is the result OF his spare moments: :
you are going to be elected, Billy
Bryan, Billy Bryan;
The people all expect 1t, Billy Bryan,
Billy Bryan;
The fight has now begun, with you
and Stevenson
The victory will be won, Billy Bryan,
Billy Bryan,
The victory will be won, Billy Bryan.
"Imperialistic Mack, with Mark Hanna
at his back,
Will have to clear the track, Billy BRYAN,
Billy Bryan,
Will have to clear the track, Billy
Bryan.
"On plain duty you'll not lag, Constitu
ton follows flag,
And the Trust will strike snag, Billy
Bryan, Billy Bryan;
And the trusts will strike snag, Billy
Bryan.
''The republic you'll maintain and re
move the toiler's chain,
That he may share the gain, Bill,
| Bryan. Billy Bryan;
That he may sh are the gain, Bill,
| Bryan.
"Your cause is just and true, and tn
masses are with you;
And we're going to put you through
Billy Bryan, Billy Bryan;
And we're going to put you through
Billy Bryan.
"We have yielded to the West, the
have done their very best,
And the boys will do the rest, Bill
Bryan, Billy Bryan;
And the boys will do the rest, Bill
Bryan.
"On our platform all can stand, an
we'll fight them hand to hand;
In the white house You will land, Bill
Bryan, Billy Bryan;
With the help of old Adlai, you'll hav
Il justice done to Schley,
Or We'll know the reason why, Bill
Bryan, Billy Bryan;
Or we'll know the reason why, Bill
Il Bryan.
"When you command in chief, you vii
i, have no Alger beef,
All frauds will come to grief, Billy Bry
an, Billy Bryan;
Ali frauds will come to grief, Billy Bryan
''We will build our own canal, and hol
' it that we shall,
'Gainst all nations, great and small
al Billy Bryan, Billy Bryan;
'Gainst all nations, great and small
Billy Bryan.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19
CAS- oRIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the ~ <<w.z.
Signature Of l1AfzZ HEE6Ees
ORIGINAL NOTICE,

ORIGINAL NOTICE..
In the District Court of Iowa, in and for De-
catur County, August Term, 1900.
z John Carter, Plaintiff,
A. u. Grlnstead, Lorin Grinstead and Blaine
s.iS Rflnstead. Defendants
Td4Aid Defendants:
You are hereby notified that there is now on
Ale In the Office OF the Clerk of the District
court of Decatur County, Iowa. the petition of
the plaintiff aforesaid. praying for the cancel
latiOn OF q certain mortgage for $4,000 dated
October 3ist, 1885, signed by James Kindred
and Polly A. Kindred, his wife, to Mary 3.
Gr1nstead, said mortgage being recorded In
Book AZ, pages lA-5 OF the records Of Decatur
County, Iowa, and alleging as cause for such
cancellation that, said mortgage has been fully
paid and satisfied and praying further that
plaintiff estate be established in and to Lot
No. Two az OF Peasley, Addition to the Town
I OF Davis City. Iowa. as against the defendants.
and that plaintiffs title 10 said premises be
quisted and that the defendants and all per
sons claiming by, through and under them be
forever barred and estopped from having or
claiming any right, title or interest in and
to sntd premises adverse to plaintiff, and for
general equitable relief. For full and com
plete statement Of plaintiffs cause of action.
see petition.
Yon are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon Of the. second
day Of the term Of said District Court Of De-
catur County, to be held on the 9th day OF
Z August, A. D. 1900, default will be entered
against you and Judgment rendered thereon.
iN5Ss4t ". r. MCGINHIs,
U Nesss5 sd5 A tt0rney for Plaintiff,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

The law compelling owners of farms
and lands to cpt weeds was repealed at
last winters session. It now becomes
the duty Of the road supervisor TO cut
all weeds on highways. The section
reads as follows: Chapter 1879, Section
1:-Duty of road supervisors when.
That chapter 3s of the laws Of the 9th
general assembly be and the same is
hereby repealed, and the following en-
acted in lieu thereof: 1t shall be the
duty Of road supervisors to cause to be
cut, near the surface, all weeds on the
public roads in their respective districts
between the 18th of July and the 18th
of August each year. But nothing
herein SHAH prevent the land owner from
harvesting the grass upon the roads
along his land in proper seasons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

For milk cows on dsy feed, Raven
better quality. 1t makes COWS health
aud prevents abortion 1t cures scours
ia calves. For cattle not doing we'll
1t aids digestion, cures all blood and
Kidney dlBease, saves feed and they
fatten vel. Try dollar box; no cure,
no pay and gmoney refunded. For sale
lows. s
For brood sows Raven Food has no
equal. The pigs will be strong and have
plenty of milk. 1t cures secures in pigs
and lambs. 1t removes worms from
hogs, cures colds and fevers; prevents
pneumonia and disease and makes
them do well. Try dollar box; no cure,
no pay and money refunded. For sale
by w. l., Barry, Harness Shop, Leon,
Iowa.
The large and increasing circulation Of
The Iowa Homestead in this county is q
matter for congratulation to the pub
the papers of its class in the country, il
Is easily the best and most helpful. it,
Special Farmers Institute editions, is
ouCNA WILL VAAOs AOHuAOA VoASAOh oVoO hAS'
Eeek in each month, have been 70,
I years the admiration of all practica
farmers. Written wholly by farmers
they are fullof actual experience ant
] smell Of the soil. We have been fortu
nate enough this season to secure term
for The Homestead and its Special Farm
ers' Institute Editions, together will
the Poultry Farmer and The Farmers
i Mutual Insurance journal, four of thu
most valuable farm publications in thu
Z country, that enable us to offer the fou
B in connection with our own paper, TIL
LEON REPoRrER, for 81 20 for the entir
five, one year. This is emphatically
good thing, and no farmer in this coun
~ should fail to take advantage of tn
offer. For q large line of thorough
practical farm reading nothing has eve
been offered before that equals it..
county paper, farm paper. poultr
paper, q farm insurance paper and tn
Special farmers Institute, all for $1.7C
( Come in and order them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19
An Epidemic of Dlarrhoea

Mr.. A. Saunders, writing from Cocoa
nut Grove, Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic of diarrhoea there.
He had severe attack and was cured
by four doses of Chamberlaln's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
says he also recommended it to Others
and they say it is the best medicine
they ever used. For sale by w. A.
Alexander.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

Webster Davis has the consolation of
knowing that he is not the only re-.
publican driven from his party by Nc
Kinley Imperialism. The list promises
to lengthen as time rolls on.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. w. A. Alexander will
refund your money if you are not sat.
isfied after using it. 1t is everywhere
admitted to be the most successful rem
edy in use for bowel complaints and the
only one that never fails. 1t is pleas
ant, safe and reliable.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19
Garry Sunshine with YOU. ;

A bright, fresh, sunny face is always
inspiring, and it always denotes good
health as we'll as happy heart. Many
faces that were once overcast with
gloom have been made bright and sun.
ny by Hoods Sarsaparilla which cures
all dyspeptic symptoms, strengthens
the nerves and tones up and invlgorates
the whole system.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

The hair falls out from lack of nourishment
the pores of the scalp fill up with a small par
asite which prevent new growth. Beggs'
II air Remover removes any obstruction to the
hair cells, restores healthy action to the scalp
and the hair cant help but grow. McGrath
q Still, Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19
That Throbbino Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers nave proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves and built up your health. Easy
to take. Try them. Only 25 cents
Money back if not cured. Sold by l.
Van Werden, druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

others is the strongest proof of what it will do
or you. ut cured me OF itching and bleeding
piles after years of suffering. It's worth $40 d
box to anyone suffering from this most annoy
ing disease" Mrs. o. W. Jones, CAIRO, Ill.
sMcGrath 4 Still. W oodland 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19
How Is the Tlcket7

Does 1t suit you? Well, We are not
ali alike, you know, in this world, and
it is hard to please everyone, but the
favor is unanimously for DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin as il is guaranteed to cure
constipation, indigestion, sick headache
and Stomach Trouble. Sold by, L. Van
Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

bald head or an untidy condition of the
hair causes more unhappy hours, than any
other condition of life. Avoid these by using
Beggs Hair Remover. 1t cures all scalp dis
eases, stops hair falling out and grows hair on
bald heads. Guaranteed TO give satisfaction.
McGrath Il Still, Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills,
the non-irritating cathartic. Sold by
druggists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-19

~ TO Cure q Cold while You Sleep
Take"W eeks' Break Up A-Cold Tablets. y; We
cheerfully refund the purchase price II It fails
to cure, Price IS cents. w, r. Myers u Co,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
A DEADLY FEUD IN MISSOURI
-FOUR MEN KILLED AND ONE IA
TALLY WOUNDED.
The Feudists Met Mt n Picnic Pnd the
Shooting Commemorate Young
Girl Slightly WouuIeh.

Pennington, Mo. August 5.-Four men
killed and one fatally wounded is the out
come of shooting affair between Will
lam Dooley and his four sons on one side
and the four Harris brothers on the othcr,
as the result of feud at Doe Run, 5ne
of the mining towns of St, Francis count.
William Dooley. A. Harris, James Harris
and John Dooley are the names Of the
killed and Frank Harris was fatally
wounded
A young girl, Mary LIttrell, was struck
Just above the ankle with rife ball.
A few days ago the Harris boys sent
word to the Dooleys that they wouli he
at a picnic at Dec Run and intended to
run the Dooleys off the grounds. Just
when the shooting began is not clea:, hut
once begun it was deadly All the Harris
boys except one were shot One wes
killed instantly. Three of the Doo'ey ooys
who were unhurt came to Farming'ln and
gave themselves up. They are in jail
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
RlOTING OF ANARCHISTS
A Meeting Was Called to Discuss DeaIll Of
King IIumbert
AND CHICAGOS POLICE TOOK A HAND
Twenty-Five Persons We're BADLY
Beaten and Bruised-FiNe An-
archists Were Arrested
ID CHICAGO'S POLICE TOOK A HAND

Chicago, August San anarchist riot
occurred this afternoon at the corner Of
Halstead and Twelfth streets in which
twenty FIVE people we're badly bruised IN
a struggle with forty-fye police, sum-
moned TO quel the disturbance. Eve
persons we're arrested, among them being
Mrs. Lucy Parsons, widow Of Albert r..
Parsons, who was executed November II,
1887. in Chicago for aiding and abetting
the bomb throwing in the Haym7rket
riot. She was charged with disorderly
conduct, obstructing the street and re-
sisting an officer Her bail was fixed at
sl1oO. The others arrested wcre' Paul
vandere, charged with distributing In
cendiary literature, bail fixed at $1,000;
Clement Pfuetzner charged with assault
d,sordcrly conduct and obstructng ne
streets; Hermann Goodman, charged with
distributing ircendlary literature bail
fixed at $1,000; Abraham Edelstadt,
charged with diso7derly conduct obstruct-
Ing the streets and resisting an Officer;
released on sli0O bond,
A mass meeting bad been called at
West side Turner Hall at which speeches.
were to be made by Mrs. Parsons and
others on the topic THE Execution OF the
King OF Italy the call c7nelua'ns'
,workmen. come in crowds and show
that the feeling of brotherhood is strong
among you.'
M-s Parsons was on her way TO the
hail. but. finding it had been closed by
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06

the police. she stepped into a doorway
across tho street. Soon a crowd formed.
and The police officer pushing @nfough
the throng, caught a glimpse OF Mrs. Far
sons. Thinking he was making an IL
nrChstic speech. ne endeay0red 10 disprraa
the crcwd His eifurs were IN van, and
the officer sent in call fJr n@inforcc-
ments Additional od!eers arrived "a
Immediately Z general night was proo.pl
lated. Fists and clubs were used. an l mo
officers, finding they We're being wors Ell.
sent in the rot call. TIE numJs' Of
police Wds Increased 20 iorty-iiye ami
they rushed into he throng Mrs. Par
sons was seized. II was claimed 81 ="
sisted arrest, and her associates .odgnt
for her. Bricks were thrown CLUBS WeTu
welded and fierce struggle eusued be.
foro the crowd WAS finally disper5 "a.
Clement Piuetzner. one Of those Arrest
ed was badly cut ia the mind, a number
OF children in he crowd were knocked
down IN the melee and trampied Il,vh,
but none were injured seriously n all
twenty-five persons were badly beaten
and bruised After the ARRAY nuiaerolb
small cards we're found on the street In
the vicinity containing two verses Of
poetry urging the worklngman 20 be fTee.
to throw OFF the yoke OF bondage and Dsht
for liberty. and TO lay down their lives IT
necessary to overthrow the government
and obtain freedom. The card bore no
heading, "Worhngmen, emancipate your
selves"
Tho police assert that these cards We're
printed in san Francisco and wer9 re-
celved hero by the anarchists several days
apo and have been secretly distribute q,
A largo quantity of literature edvoea =
ing anarchy and book containing lhe
names and addresses or several hundred
anarchist sympathzers We're secured by
tho nolicr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
rcxnnr In New Yorn.

Especial to The Postl
New York. August 5.-The Glowing
Texans are registered in New York
Claresvile-R. Bloom, St. Cloud
Columbus--Mr. Hamburger, Broadway
Central.
Denlson-J. w Madden. st. George.
Dallas J. Strong, Jrp Cadillac Mr..
and Mrs III. S. Kittle, II. Gso,ge,
Galveston-Mr, and Mrs. T.. Weayefly
Smith. imperial.
Hillsboro-C. R. Wright, ST. Go"rgA
Marshall-,P. II. Ray. Rossmcre.
Parls-A. W. Neville, Park avenue.
San Antonio-John d. Robinson. IT.
George.
Tyier-Joe Meyer. venlome; II. D
Knickerbocker. st. George.
Texas-G. II. Sykes, w. 7. Graham, j.
+. Guillldge Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Craw-
ford ST. George.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
SCORED SOCIETY LEADERS.

Rev, Hamilton Preached on Dcsccra-
ton of sunday md Gambling.
Newport, R. L. August o,--Sunday goil
and bridge whist for stakes, fayorite d.
version among he summer colony, We're
discussed and the fashionable folk who
play them were severely arraigned by
Rev. Braddin Hamilton of New York, in a
sermon at All Saints chapel this after
noon. The congregation represented the
most exclusive social circle of the country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
NuMBnR or ALLIES UNKNOWN
II Is Rumored that Advance
Guard Illus 3een RenuIsed.

Paris. August 5-1he CORE
spondent OF the Temps, .cleg'arh-
ing today. says; The numac' Ct
allies leaving Tien Tsin is NJ bet
ter known hero than ths ia-t az
to the march itself. but 1t IS ru-
mored that the advance guard fas
been repulsed. Ii Ping Hong fer
mer governor ~. Shan TunG Who
is intensely hos TO Europ' ans.
has been named IS conmasder Of
the Chinese for 'ss,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06

paris. August 6, ! a. m.-The frencl
consul at Shanghai, telegraphing satur-
day. says: IA Hung Chang informs me
that Iii Ping Heng WAS appointed geae-al
OF the troops 10 the north OF the empire
on his arrival q. Pekin"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
REPORT uNFouNpED.
An provisions stopped from Going
to Legations.

Shanghai, August 5.-The report that
Ii Hung Chang had committed suicide Is
without foundation. He is only in a very
Respondent state
The JsDaneso consul here has received
a message from pelein saying that General
Tung Fuh Slang has stopped all srovi-
sions from going to the les4.ions'
Admiral Seymour arrived in shansbei
today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
nrNENEn nnMANps.

MIR. Griscon Insisted on fromp'
Decision.
constsntlnople August 5.-Lloyd Gfiscom'
United states chsree d'anaircs today renewed
his demands upon the ottoman government
for compensation for the losses Of American
eitzens during the Armenisn massacres IL
insisted on prompt decision.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
WEATHER. INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. August 5.-Eastern TeHas--
Generally fair Monday; preceded by showers
on the coast Tuesday fair; light southeast
erly winds
continued warm Monday and Tuesday, south
IA cast winds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
URGED TO MASSACRE oHRIsr'.,-.
missionaries Have Organized for De-
f..mnc mud Arc BeinE Assistch.

Tense and Are Being Assisted.
Paris. August 5--The French foreign
Office hax receIved the following dispatch
from the French consul at Chez Foo. data
August .: The governor of Moukden. in
proclamation. has urged the people Of
Manchuria to massacre Christian. Near
iy all Of the missions have been destroyed
The missionaries have organized for de-
Tense ana are assisted BY other CHI a.
tans
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-06
nrunper ". Houston stars.

gone Of ball between the Houston stars
and the Drummer team yesterday afternoon
resulted in a score Of to in favor OF inc
Drummer team. The feature OF the game
was tho batting Of Harnsnger and Moran
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-05
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIVES.


The British are employing a large
number of Basutos to repair and lay
the railroads in the Orange Free State
that are essential TO the advance OF the
army and the maintenance of commu-
nications with the bases of supplies.
Thus the natives are now to partici-
pate. says the New York Sun. for the
first time ON a large scale in work
that is related to the war
The Basutos have no friendly senti-
ments for the Orange Free State Beers,
who Incorporated in their republic a
part of Basutoland. The Zulus have
always hated the Transvaal Beers
with whom they had many hard fight
In what is now Natal and by whom
the Matabele branch of the Zulus We're
ariyen north of the Crocodile river.
The Basutos and Zulus are the stron-
gest native elements in South Africa.
These tribes supply a large part of the
manual labor throughout South Africa.
but their efficiency falls below that of
the average American negro. They
have not reached the same plane of
civilization. their wants are fewer and
more easily supplied. and after term
of service they usually wish to return
to their homes for a long period of
idleness. SO it has been found neces
sary to supplement them by the i'm
portation of thousands of Indian cool
les. Still they are by far the largest
element in the labor market Sixty
thousand of them were at work in the
Witwatersrand goldfields when the
war began. All the labor in the dia-
mond mines is supplied by the natives.
and they are widely scattered at serv
ice through the towns and over the
sheep AMI cattle farms.
They are prisoners as long as they
work in the diamond mines. for one Of
the rigorous measures taken to pre-
went diamond stealing is to keep the
native laborers in compound from
which they never emerge during their
erm of service except to march unE'ar
s'-cegt 10 AMI from their work. Rs
lie South African natives are progress
stl~. end their value as a factor in the
scveloIiuS of the land is growing