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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21
Mayor.

The Graphic is authorized to an.
nounce R. LEE JOHNSON as a can.
didate for Mayor of the city of Pine
Bluff, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
TIE Graphic is authorized to an
nounee MO. HANF as a candidate for
mayor of the city of Pine Bluff. sub.
Ject to the action of the Democratic
primary, January 16, 1902.
To the Graphic: Believing as | d..
that with the present revenues J.
the city properly collected and az
counted f0r ana with tie additiona;
ten thOuand dollars arising from the
road tax. that the city will have
about twenty thouand dollars to ey-
pend annually in permanent street
improvements, and for that reason
the ve6icle tax could and should be re
pealed, | announce myself as candi
date for mayor, subject to the Demo
cratic primary to be held on the 10th
of January, 1903.
H. KING WHITE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21
Police Judue.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce T. HITE BROWN as a candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
Judge of the police court of the city
of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21

G. Fulk. of Little Rock, is here
visiting friends.
Herbert Johnson has gone to Hus.
ton to spend the holidays
Will Sucker goes to Sp. mgheld, Mo,
where he will spend the holidays.
DR.. w. C. Dallanbaugh has moved
into his new home on Walnut stree,
and Eleventh avenue.
Nh, sBd Mrs. Var: Stancil. =!
Pcnclcton, }rk., are in the city. N,r
Stancel is 'tNte contractor.
]. II. Perry. a millman of Onalaslla
Ark. was in tAe city yesterday buy
ing machinery for a new department
of hi n,Hl
Mr.. Louis J. Moore is at home
from the Louisiana state university to
sEead the holidaHs With his parents
u. and Ms Geo b. Moore
Can you think of more appropriate
Christmas or New Years present than
scholarship in James Practical Busi.
ness College? Only $a5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21
OFFICE: 300 West Barraque Street.
Dec. q In History,

Hi - Thomas 81 Beckett,
archbishop of Cauter-
bury, born in Lcndon :.
aSsaSSinated il Canter-
bury Ii10.
1620-The pilgrims landed
on plymouth. rock and
founded the first pcrind-
nCnt English settlement
in New England.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21

Rooms for Rent.-Gentlemen prefer
red. Mrs. ]. B. Wood, corner State
and Eighth streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21
CHEAP
VOL UNI N
ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.

RATES--If cash accompanies the
order the price Will be 25 cents per
week for three lines. counting SIX
words to the line. If charged. will be
charged at the rate of cents per line
each insertion. No cheap ads taken
for less than a week, nor will We re-
ceive Want Ad" over the telephone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

the regular meeting Of the stock
holders of the Gillespie & Bro. Grocer
company, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be
held in the office of the said CON.
pan} between The hours of 10 O'Clock
a. m. and O'Clock D. m. on N,odnes.
da|' January I, l9o}, for tho purpose
OF eleeting officers for the ensuing
year. and for other purpcves.
V. o. ALEXANDER, Pres.
l, E. GILLESPIE, Secretary.
December 10, 1902. r.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21

WANTED-A position by a young
man; can give good reference. Ad-
dress A. C. care Graphic office. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21

MRS. BEATRICE JACKSON from
Paris, France, will give dancing les
sons, all kinds Of fancy dancing. Leave
written order with the Graphic Ga
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21

Advertising rates made known on
application.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21

F FOR RENT-Two unfurnshed
rooms for rent with water in the
house. Convenient to town. Apply
654 State street. G4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21

LOST-A ladies plated gold watch
and chain, No. 6 size Lost between
Fifth and Ninth avenue, west of Main
street. Reward will be paid for the re-
turn OF same to Geo. w. Sanders, at
postoffice. ca
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21
ANNOUNCEME
CITY TREASURED

CITY TREASURER.
The Graphic is authorized to an
thorized to announced E. D. RUSSELL
as candidate for the office of treas
uerer of the city of Pine Bluff, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri
mary election January 16, 1903.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce j. NJ. GOA as a candidate
for City Treasurer. Subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primaries.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce SAM FRANKLIN as a can
didate for city treasurer, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary
January 16, 1903.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nouncet TOSS A. FOWLER as a can
didate for the office of city treasurer,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary election on January
IS.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce ARTHUR LOVING as a candi-
date for Treasurer of the city of Pine
Bluff, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primaries.
The Graphic is authorized to an.
nounce RALPH ROBINSON as a can
didate for the office of city treasurer
of Pine Bluff, Ark, subject to the ac.
tion of the Democratic primary, June
16, 1908.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce r. L. RUTHERFORD as
candidate for city treasurer of Pine
Bluff, Ark, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary, January 16,
1908.
Aldermen.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce DR. A. c. JORDAN as candi-
date for the Office of alderman from
the Third ward of the city OF Pine
Bluff. subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary election January Is.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounced NJ. HOLLAND as candidate
for the office of alderman, from the
First ward of the city of Pine Bluff,
ic primary election, January 16, 1903.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce WILL NlCHOL as a candi-
date for alderman in the Second ward,
Subject to the action OF the Democrat
ic primaries, January 16, 1902.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce J. E. BOYCE as a candidate
for alderman from the First Ward,
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic primary, January IS, 1903.
Police Judge.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce T. HITE BROWN as a candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
judge of the police court of the city
of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce w. L. TONEY as a candi
date for the Office of Judge of the
police court of the city of Pine Bluff
subject to the action of the Demo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21
The MARKETS

CORRE TIED DAILY BYJ.A. pEkDuE
New York Dee 20. 1902.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-21

LOST-At Elks theater one dress
ed kid glove. Finder please notify
oockkeeper at Rhodes Haverty Furn:-
iure Co Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
MANY GRAVES BEING ROBBED.
Gang of Seven Negroes Arrested In
 Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, September 29-The whole sale robbery of graves in the cemeteries about Indianapolis was brought to a close early this morning by the arrest of a gang of seven negroes. Warrants also were issued today for a prominent physi- clan, the demonstrator of anatomy in a local college, where two stolen bodies were found ten days ago: Dr. Wilson, an intcrne in the college, and George Hay maker. the white janitor of the college.
 Rufus Cantrell. one of the negroes, made a complete confession and impli- cated the others. He said that Dr. Alex ander accompanied the negroes on sev- eral of the grave-robbing expeditions. Up- wards of 100 graves. 1t is said, have been robbed during the last three months. The detectives say the negroes were armed with shotguns and equipped with horses and wagons with which to do the work. The bodies were sold to different colleges which opened their winter terms within the last week. The revelations made, the detectives say are not only astounding but horrifying. They say that a complete investigation probably will show that even the graves in Crown Hill were desecrated by the ghouls. Cantrell said that he and ether negroes visited Mount Jackson cemetery almost every time any one was buried in the place.
 We pretty near cleaned that place cut" he said. 'I do not believe we missed anybody that has been planted there since July"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
AVONDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL
 TO HAVE A KINDERGARTEN

of Augusta. Mrs. Thomas J. Fielder of Nashville, Miss Hollis of Americus, Miss Phinizy of Augusta, Mrs. Cunningham of Augusta, Miss Morris of Oakland. Cal; Miss Camille Coffee, Miss Clara Vim berly of Twiggs county, Misses Thomas of Athens. Miss Iza Glenn, Miss Lucy Hall of Knoxville, Miss Doughty of Au- gusta, Miss Miles of New Orleans, Miss Emma Hemingway of Mississippi, Miss Martha Johnson of Macon, Misses Mel drim of Savannah Miss Huguenin of Ma con, Mrs. Jack Cutler of Macon, Miss Carter os Dalton, Miss Cobb of Athens, Misses Davison of Nashville Miss Mur- chison of Wilmington, N. C.; Mrs. Frank Hardeman of Athens, Misses Leslie Jor- dan and Mary Cozart. Washington, Ga.; Miss Lila Reynolds of Augusta. Mrs. Bill lups Phlnizy of Athens, Ga; Miss Sue Johnson of Griffin, Mrs Douglas Boyd of Griffin, Mrs. Burr of Griffin, MT. and Mrs. Pat Calhoun of Cleveland, Ohio; MT. and Mrs. Brooks Morgan of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Robert Jackson of Nashville, Mir. and Mrs. Alex Lawton of Savannah Mies Cartwright of Kentucky. Mrs. E. L. Tyler ef Annston, and Miss Jennie Gibbs of Columbia. S. c. The posters being used by the horse show association in an- nouncing the event of the horse show are veritable works of art, and are attract ing a great deal of attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

MT. and Mrs. Truman Herbert Aldrich, Jr., are with Miss Heriot, 12l6 South Seventeenth street. until the completion of their new residence.
 
 Mrs. John W. Sibley and her beautiful little daughter, Miss Hettie Sibley, left last night for Chattanooga, their future home, MT. Sibley preceding them several days ago. They have taken a charming house and will spend October in New York
 Mrs c. B. Spencer will leave this week for the north.
 Miss Ida Altman is in Meridian.
 
 Mrs. William Mabry will leave tomor- row for Anniston. Mr. and Mrs. Mabry will take possession of their elegant new home later in October.
 Miss Mamie Hamilton will return to Mississippi tomorrow.
 Mrs. Warren of Montgomery, who has been the guest of her sister. Mrs. N. B. Feagin, has returned home.
 
 Mrs. Dangerfield will return 5 to her home tomorrow after spending the year in North Carolina.
 MT. and Mrs Everard Meads have taken possession of their new residence on South Highlands
 MT. and Mrs. Ed c. Mackay arrived in Birmingham yesterday after a short bridal trip. Mrs. Mackey was Miss Lillian Browning of Louisville. Ky, the daugh- ter of Mrs. Georgia F. Browning MT. Mackey is treasurer of the Bijou theatre and well known in Birmingham. The United Charities have moved their offices from the Thompson house tc room IT in the Mayberry building. at the cor ner of Third avenue and Twenty-second street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
A Cure for Asthma

The worst cases of Asthma in the world succumb readily to the one great cure that never fails. Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann's Asthma Cure almost performs miracles.
 MT. R. M. Spencer, 23sO Vermont avenue, Toledo, O., says: Asthma has been growing on me for years, until last summer the attacks became so severe that many nights spent half the time gasp ing for breath. Doctors seemed to give no relief whatever, and felt there was no hope for me, when drug clerk recom- mended your Asthma Cure. Its effect is truly magical and gives complete relief in from to minutes"
 Sold by all druggists at soc and s1.O0. Send 20 stamp to Dr. R. Schlffmann, Box s93,. St. Paul, Minn., for free sample package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
GOOD FOR CONSERVATIVES. Lieut.. Robert F. Peary Says Arctic Is Fine for Pulmonary Diseases.

New York September 29.-Commander Robert r. Peary, the Arctic explorer who has arrived here from the north on his way to Washington where he will report to the navy department for duty says it is his belief that the Arctic re- zion is one of the best places on earth for persons afflicted with pulmonary dis eases.
 In proof of the health giving conditions there he said that nearly everybody who went up there came back weighing more and in a much better state of health generally. He did not bring any Eskimos south for the reason that those he brought several years ago experienced a hard time. many of them having suc- cumbed to pulmonary diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
THE ATLANTA HORSE SHOW.

Among the beautiful women from a distance who will visit the Atlanta horse show says the Atlanta Constitution, are Mrs. Mlnter Wimberly. Mrs McEwan Johnson of Macon; Mrs John Seibels of Columbia, S. C.; Mrs. de Forrest Algood of Griffin, Mrs William Bailey Thomas of Mobile, Mrs. Edward Barrett of Birm- ingham, Miss Ransom of Nashville, Miss Norton of Louisville. Mrs. Lewis Schley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
Will Marry Union Men.

St. Paul, Minn., September 29.-The young women of the Clerks union has completed arrangements for the organiza- ton of a Girls league. in which every member will pledge herself to marry none but union man and to refuse absolute ly to receive attentions from any but
 men with the cards The members will be single girls who are willing to marry. if they find the right man. and if he is a member of labor organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
 650o-A magnificent Highland avenus home. Perfect condition and must Do seen to be appreciated.
 $15,000-A splendid brick veneered resi- dence South Highlands. on 20th street. Every modern convenience. This plac9 must be seen to be appf eciated. $SO00-A first-class residence on lot 50x1 feet, on 9th avenue. north This is rare bargain to anyone wanting hoT on the northsde
 Sl5 500-An elegant residence on corr lot 10Ox120. northside: location very I sirable. s40Oo-~ Vacant lot, 95x24o feet, 11th aveh. south; fronts south; an extra fine 10 I Call and let us show you these unusl ually nice pieces of property T. H. MOTION q co. 7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
w. c. r. U.

The Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet this afternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. John White, 2147 Highland avenue. The meeting will be held in memory of Miss Frances Will lard, and a special programme has been arranged. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
Have moved to 2O18 lst Av- enue. Godden's Seed Store.
FOR RENT.

2125 Eth Ave. modern r. room dwelling, in good re- pair; cheap to good tenant.
 1920 Morris Ave. splendid ground floor office cheap.
 A. R. Dearborn & Co. Agents. Phone llO2. 1921 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
DOLL COMMITTEE

Miss Grace Vance, chairman of the doll committee of U. D. C.'s bazar, calls meeting of her committee at her resi- dence on Avenue H Wednesday morn- ing at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
MosEs.WILLlAMsoN.

MT. and Mrs. Harry Delos Williamson announce the marriage of their sister, Julia Avery, to MT. Frank Lee Moses, on Monday the 2sth of September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
ST. MARYs CHAPTER.

The St. Mary's chapter of the Hillman hospital will meet this afternoon at { o'clock with Mrs. James T. Harwell, 11l0 South Twelfth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
MSS THoMPsoN,s scHooL,

Miss Mary Thompson's school will re- open tomorrow at 1922 South Twelfth avenue Miss Emily Goenig will again be in charge of the kindergarten depart ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
FOR SALE.

ATTEND THE AUCTION SALE of household goods, 1901 11th avenue, south, at Il a. m. today. M T. Parker & Stor- age Co.
 FOR SALE-Johnson grass hay for sale in carload lots by w. P. Munden & Co.,. Hamburg Ala. 9-2l-l4t FOR SALE-At half price all Rolling Chairs used at Charleston Exposition now S2O, new $40. Gen circulars from Cowperthwait & Co.,. Charleston. 9-27-6t RED BUILDING BRICK, in any quan- tity, furnished promptly; also limited quantity vitrified brick. Let us hear from you before placing orders. Sloss Brick Co.,. Morris, Ala. 9-25-tf FOR SALE-A bargain If taken at once, the stock and fixtures of G. T. Young. Bessemer ticket office. 9-2S-St FOR SALES -S4500-1SOx14O; alley corner and alley in rear, on South Highlands beautiful, cottage; yard sodded and set with flowers; all modern conveniences; this is a snap. s2500-1OOx16O feet on 18th avenue. near 16th street, south cheap est lot in city. R. H. Thomas, McGowan building. 9-2S-3t FOR SALE-At a bargain, 50x190. on Belt railroad, located near 24th street, south. Address Belt, care Age-Herald.
 9-26-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
NAMED.
SITUATION WANTED.
HELP WANTED-MALE.

-->-----7~~-~~-o~r-- WANTED-A f1rst-class fraternal organ izer at once. w. F. Vernon. 1706 9th ave- nue. 3-B-3t MEN-Our illustrated catalogue explains how we teach barber trade in short time, mailed free Moler Barber Col lege, New Orleans, La. 9-2S-6t WANTED-An active educated man of business ability for special work In Bir- mingham. Weekly salary or guarantee paid. Give age. experience and refer ence. Dodd. Mead & Co.,, New York. 23-24-25-30-10-1-2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
FOR SALE.

FUR SALE. s5000-TIalf cash. balance to suit; 20-acre truck and dairy farm, between Birming- ham and Bessemer; 2 dwellings renting for S660 per year, 1 grist mill. water power; 1 Munger gin. good patronage. See us for particulars. $500 cash, balance s15 per month; price 5000; 10Ox190 feet, with houses. at West End, on car line. $2500-s1000 cash balance 1, 2 and years; good 2-story Groom residence and two halls, in good repair; 18th avenue be- tween 17th and 18th streets very de- srable.
 s2O00-ssOO cash. balance monthly; good G. room cottage renting for $22.50 per month; 18th street. near Sth avenue. north.
 $1s5O-6-room and Broom houses; lot 25x140 feet; rents for s24 per month; 9th ave- nue, near 18th street. $300-$50 cash. balance s10 per month; lot 50x140 feet. near Hillman station, Ely ton; lies well.
 SMITH 6 STlLlMAN,
 200fh First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
MISCELLANEOUS


 CREDIT te reliable parties. Diamonds and watches. jewelry. riiverwaie and clocks. on small weekly or ,nonth.v pay ments: lowest prices; best quality good, guaranteed: will coll If desired J. Lowinsohn. ZOOS First avenue. l1-24-tf
 BELGIAN HARES-Imported thorough breds and domestics, prize winners; fin- est speciments and largest stock in United States; prices and particulars on application book free. Oakhurst Plantation Rabbitry. Rome. Ga
 s-2s-7t s5 REWARD-For return of setter dog; named Bryan; brown or liver color and white mixed; medium size; bushy tall Return to Peerless saloon. TO the Stockholders of the North Bir- mingham Land Company-You will please take notice that the stock books of the North Birmingham Land Com pany will be closed from D. m.. Sep tember 30, 1902, to D. m. October 20 1902 during which time no transfer of stock will be made. By order of the board of directors. E. N. Cullom presi- dent; Smith Cullom, secretary.
 s-SO-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
S25,OOO Per Month to Loan by "The Alabama Home" to
 BuiId Homes.

Borrowers given many valuable options of settlement. The limit of cost is lower in this association than in any other com pany. Apply to ". v. M ROBERTSON.
 2009 First Avenue. General Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
BOARD WANTED.

WANTED-Board and two rooms; refer ences exchanged. Address Board, care Age-Herald. 9-2S-3t WANTED-Board in private family by couple without children. Must be close in. State terms. South High lands preferred. Address R. L. B., care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
ROOMS FOR RENT.

 FOR RENT-Furnished room; 1212 South 20th street. 9-2S-4t FOR RENT-Front room, furnished 2slO Eth avenue. 0-30-2t-tu-th FOR RENT-Furnished or unfurnished rooms with private family. 1915 18th avenue, south. FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room. Apply at 25SO Fourth avenue, north.
 ROOMS FOR RENT-Elegantly furnish ed rooms; new brick house; up-to-date in every respect. Everything new. 24S 5th avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
soaRDERs WANTED.

WANTED-Boarder For Oct. 1st for large front room 1920 9th ave. 9-27-5t WANTED-Couple to occupy, with board, a large comfortably furnished front room; modern conveniences; refer ences required Mrs. Lucy Miles, 2906 Highland avenue. Lakeview car, Beeler station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
ROOMS WANTED.

WANTED-4 rooms furnished or unfur- nished; must be near town. Address Boomer, care Age-Herald. 9-2S-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS-Here Is the greatest money maker in the world. Agents make SS to S5 daily n all localities. You can do same. Address Standard Co.,, P. D. Box 530S, Boston Mass. 9-29-102-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
PERSONAL

 LADIES. Chichesters English Penny royal Pills are the best safe. reliable; take no other; send 4c stamps for par ticulars; Relief for Ladies' in letter by return mail; ask your druggist. Chfches- ter Chemical Co.,. Philadelphia Pa 7-2l- l-156t-su-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
Phone 4s5.
FOR RENT.

 SS5-7-room house; modern and new; Ave- nue H, between 29th and 30th streets. s35-7-room house; modern and new; i2th street, South Highlands. S4O-S-room modern residence; College Hill $5o-e-room modern furnace-heated house: 1920 South 10th street. s50-S-room house; modern; 10O7 South 2lst street. s6O-241S 9th avenue; modern. s75-Handsomely furnished. new South Highland home. Storehouse. Nos. 1 and South 2Oth street, suitable for large wholesale purposes.
 FOR SALE $500 to $75o each for nice Fountain Heights lots. s1o25- -Forr-room cottage, two blocks of Woodlawn school and ear line; lot 100x 12S.
 R. M'coNNEl.L & CO. Bell & Peoples phones 46. 220 Fist St. DWELLINGS FOR RENT-NoRTus1DD s3O-7-room house, 2329 Sd avenue. $25--6 rooms, 17th ave- and 16th st. s45-1O rooms 719 23d st. $32 .50-4l0 18th st. $20-F ountain Heights. S60-S rooms 241S 9th ave.
 DWELLINGS-SO $5O-S rooms. 15O0 11th avenue. $45-10 rooms, 1920 12th avenue. S35-S rooms, Virginia and 18th avenues. s4O-S rooms, 1i01 14th avenue; new s4c-9 rooms, 1127 18th avenue; new. s4O-9 rooms, 11Sl 18th avenue; new. $45-10 rooms. 1924 12th avenue.
 STORI 3O9-S11 North 2Oth st-eet.f 402 North 18th street. TIPS 4th avenue. 10H 1730 4th avenue. 404 North 18th street.
 MESSER-MSoRE INS. & REAL
 ESTATE CO, Phones S19 PA North 2lst St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30

FOR SALE-Johnson grass hay for sale in carload lots by w. P. Munden & Co.,. Hamburg, Ala. 9-21-14t
Holbrook argus., 1902-09-20
CURE SICK HEADACHE.
Fruit Going to Waste

So much cool weather this summer has caused grapes of all varieties around Marysville to be slow in ripen- ing. Consequently the season for shipping table grapes and curing raisins will be shortsat best. Reports coming in from all over this section of California make it evident that the problems before the people is not raising, but the harvesting and market ing of fruits. The pear crop is practi- cally all on the ground in most locali- ties and the prune crop in Colusa and other counties will only be half saved. Millions of figs are reported to be falling from trees, while in many sec tions peaches are being fed to hogs or left to decay. Plums, too, are going to waste and instances are reported where vineyards and orchards are being torn up to make way for wheat simply because the fruits cannot be harvested. In some districts acres of melons have been left to lie on the ground.