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NO WORD FROM TRACY.
Sheriff Cudihee Returned to Seattle
without the Convict's Scalp

SEATTLE Wash, July 1S.-Not word
has been heard of Harry Tracy, the escaped
convict, since he left the cabin on Sawyer
lake early yesterday morning. Sheriff
Cudihee, who returned TO Seattle shortly
before noon with the most of his posse
refused absolutely 10 give out any informa-
ton IL is believed he has received some
news from his men and that he will go
out again himself. A few guards were left
on duty at Ravensdale, Covington and
AuhurnQale
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Central Trust Co., $50 East Market ST.
d. A. Coulter, 207 Law Building.
{. p. Wales, 300 North Delaware 81.
w. w. Dark & Co., 147 East Market ST.
Schmidt 6 Smith, IS North Delaware ST.

city, has sent 100000 10 help rebuild the
Campanile. The contribution has created
great emotion. When Mr.. Morosini left
Venice he was poor.
Among the bricks of which the Campanile
was built have been found Roman bricks
from Aquileia. the birthplace OF the Nene-
tians, evidently brought relics of their
old home. Portions OF the tower prove TO
have been hollow and filled with rubbish
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-19
Cubans Want Free Cheese Cloth.

HAVANA, July 1S.-President Palma has
decided TO send 10 Congress a message
recommending the removal of the duty on
cheese cloth, quantities of which are now
being used in covering tobacco plants. TO
protect them from insects. The message
will recommend also that silver coins is
sued during the reign of Queen Isabella III
of Spain. prior 10 1865, shall cease TO be
legal tender Aug. 81.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-19
The sphynx Decayfng

of Cairo. Egypt who is now in England.
brings the warning that the Egyptian
sphynx is rapidly decaying cables the Lon
don CORE spondent OF the Times. II will
not now he says be able long TO with
stand the altering climate OF Egypt. due
20 irrigation OF recent years.
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state Of Indian. omce OF Auditor Of stal

State of Indiana. ONCE of Auditor Of State.
!, the undersigned. auditor Of state OF the
State of Indiana. hereby certify that the
above is a correct copy of the statement Of
the condition of the above mentioned COM
pany on the S0th day Of June, 1902. as shown
bv the original statement, and that the said
original statement is now on file in this Of
fee.
In testimony whereof. / hereunto sub
scribe my name and afflN my Of
(SEAL.j fetal seal this 18th day OF July,
1902 W. II. HART.
Auditor OF State.
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Forced to Abandon Hones

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, July IS.-A down
pour OF rain amounting almost TO a cloud
burst at Piper, Kan, ten miles west OF
here, tonight, caused the creeks in thar
vicinity 10 overflow their banks and flood
the surrounding country. Many farmers.
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100000 for the CampaniIe.

VENICE. July 1s.-Glovannie p. Moro
sini, descendant OF an American family
which has given Venice several doges. and
who is now a wealthy banker OF New York
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amount offered and made a formal written
demand for the full reward TO be present
ed TO Governor Geer.
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THIS WEEKS BANK CLEARINGs.
Total of S11 ,541,743 at indianapolis.
Gain of 27.2 Per Cent.

NEW YORK, July 1S.-The following table,
compiled by Bradstreet. shows the bank clear
ings at the principal cities for the week ended
July II, with the percentage of increase and
decrease as compared with the corresponding
week last year:
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Countess Granted a Divorce.

LONDON, July 1s-Countess De la War;
was granted divorce to-day on the ground
of the earls desertion and misconduct.
The countess was given costs and custody
of her children.
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One OF Their Guides.

butaIo Ehnfcss
The librarian OF the Charity Organfxa-
ton Society In New York has tried 10 COM
mt suicide. What an inspiring example 10
the deserving @oor!'
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NEW YoRH. July Is-R. G.. Dun & Co. 5
weekly review OF trade tomorrow viii say:
Settlement OF numerous laS-< controysr-
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INYALID,s RUBBER GOODS

Air Beds Pillow and Chair Cushions, Hospital
Rings Urinals. Bed Pans. Fountain and Bulo
Syrlnges. Hot Water Bottles. Stomach Tubes
and Shower Baths Bath Cabinets
WIN. II. ARMSTRONG CO.,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS.
22i and 22s s Meridian street. Indianapolis. Ind.
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Copy OF Statement of the Condition
or THE
MILWAUKEE,
MECHANICS
Insurance CO.
On the 30th day OF June, 1902
On the 3Oth day OF June, 1902

Ii is located at Nos. 4l2 and 40 City Hall
square, Milwaukee. Wis.
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WILLIAM L. JONES. President.
OSCAR GRIEBLlNG. Secretary.
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The amount of its capital is. 100000. 90
The amount OF its capital paid up
u A
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LIABILITIES.

Losses adjusted and not DUE. $780, 6
Loses unadiusted. 49,59SS0
further proof ................e...... s,7a5
All other claims against the COM
pany, reserve retained for rein
surance company................ 65.OS2 90
Amount necessary TO reinsure
outstanding risks..................l .Os2. O6sS5
Total liabilities. lSS,slss2
The greatest amount in any one
risk ........................... 100000
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The Assets Of the Company 10 the United States
are as follows:

Cash on hand and i'm bank. S7S,76l.74
Real estate unincumbered..-...... $4,000
Bonds owned by the company,
bearing interest at the rate OF
3 TO per cent, secured as fol-
lows:
State, county and municipal
bonds. .........................-s. oSi,olV.W
Railroad stocks and bonds. So $50. 90
Other stocks and bOnds............ 4,2SO.OO
Loans on bonds and mortgages Of
real estate, worth double the
amount for which the same is
mortgaged, and free from any
prior incumbrance. ................I lis. 9546s
Debts for premiums ............... 21l. 0sS-3S
and accrued ........................ S26434s
Total assets 50 500 $40 a
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Totals United States. So 2S5. sO2 277 Dec. 5.
Outside New York.. $50. 74S 995 Inc
mot included in totals because containing othe
items than cearings.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-28
Does He See the Handwriting on
the Wall?

The following dispatch from Washington,
d. c., was published in the Baltimore Sun OF
Thursday. It's very evident that Senator
McComas is not going to be candidate for
re. election to the United States Senate, and
that he fears Representative Mudd and his
friends will have control of the Republicans
in the next Legislature. Here is the dis
patch
WASHINGTON, June 25.-Persistent reports
have been current lately to the effect that be
fore completing his present term in the Senate
Senator Louis E. McComas will accept the
place on the bench now held by Judge Rich
ard 81. Alvey, Chief Justice of the Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia.
Senator McComas has been questioned
about the matter several times, but on each
occasion has refused to talk. He neither de-
MES nor confirms the rumor, saying that he
does not wish to have anything said about the
matter.
Judge Alvey is from Hagerstown. He was
appointed Chief Justice of the court upon its
organization in March, 1883, and, having
reached the aged limit, is expected to retire
at the first available opportunity. Under the
law no judge of this court may retire until he
has reached the age OF ~ years, or until the
court shall have been organized 10 years.
The 10 years of the court organization will not
be completed until March ofnext year. Judge
Alvey has reached the age limit and after
March next will be eligible for retirement.
The proposition as set forth today by one
who claims to know is this: In November OF
next year the Legislature which will select the
successor of Senator McComas will be elected.
Although Judge Alvey may retire next March,
if he sees fit, it is said he is to hold his place
on the bench until after the Maryland election
of 1908, when it will be known whether Mr..
McComas is to be reelected. IF the election
is adverse to Mr.. McComas it is said he will
be appointed to the jndgeship.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVALS.

VENTS Union Sunday School will hold q
festival for the benefit of the school on Satur-
day evening, June 18th.
The C. E. Society of Providence NJ. P.
Church, near Gambler, will hold their picnic
today, Saturday.
The 40. K. ofthe M. C. will hold festival
in the Hall in Silver Run, on Saturday even
ing, June 28th, for the benefit of the order.
All invited to attend.
The Lutheran Sunday School of Silver Run
will hold their annual celebration on Satur-
day, July 10Th.
The Union Sunday School of the Bachman'
Valley Reformed and Lutheran Churches will
helms woods, on Saturday night, July 9Th.
The Sunday school of Wesley Chapel will
hold its annual harvest festival July 18th, also
its all day picnic August Both.
The Sandy Mount Sunday School will hold
their annual all day Picnic in the grove ad.
joining the church on Saturday, August 9th,
1902. Special speakers will be in attendance;
vocal and instrumental music; refreshments
sold on the grounds. Come early and bring
your friends. A jolly time for all. If in.
clement weather it will be held on Monday
following.
The Union Sunday school of Pleasant
Valley will hold its annual pic mic on Satur.
day, July 26th.
The Ladies' of the M. e. Church, New
Windsor Md, will hold their annual festival
Friday and Saturday evenings, July 4th and
9th, on Edgar Nusbaum's lawn.
The Ladies Mite Society of the NJ. E.
Church will hold Festival in the l. o. NJ.
Hall at Union Mills on Friday and Saturday
evenings, July and 8. An effort is being
made to procure the service of the Pleasant
Valley Orchestra for the occasion. No pains
will be spared to made the occasion one OF
pleasure and profit. All well disposed per-
sons are cordially invited.
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Letter From Florida.

Correspondence of the Democratic Advocate
MCINTosH, June 23rd, 1902.
The rainy season is now on, and one shower
per day is the rule; we'll, it cools things off,
makes the weeds and grass grow and helps to
fill out the corn, which promises to make
very good crop. Much of the corn is too
hard now for roasting ears. man from
Ontarion in passing by 40 acre field the
other day remarked that it looked like an
Iowa corn field | have gone into summer
quarters, having but little now to look after,
and nothing that am willing to do. You
speak of Mr. p. K Wentz realizing 1921
per acre on peas in upper Carroll. | have a
neighbor who received from one acre of let
tuce S725 co. Now | could tell bigger tale
than this, but try some of the boys on that
and if they can swallow it let me know and
I will try again. / do not know what the
above acre cost to grow and put aboard cars,
but my lettuce costs from $50 to 500 per
acre, that includes everything. | am now
branching off into the hog business, have some
very nice Berkshires from the Biltmore ). e.. J
farms Our county seat is now building a
packing house, rather few OF the enterprls-
ing citizens are doing it, which will give us
nearby market for all the hogs we can grow.
sold some 6-months porkers In April
that net me So per head, and 1t did not cost
any big amount of wealth to grow them, as
we do not have any cold weather to feed
| against
We have some oranges again this season.
The bows have made a little money raising
| truck. Our merchants are doing a good
business, and the candidate is abroad in the
land. Our primary election is July 10Th.
am very truly yours,
| w. M. GIsT.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-28

District No. 2, Uniontown, Prect. No. q
Registrar, Chas. Fleagle; Judge, Chas. Steven
son; Clerk, Levi d. Maus.
District No. 3, Myers Registrar, Harvey
S. Morelock; Judge, Elmer u. Leppo; Clerk,
Moses NJ. Troxell.
District No. A, Woolery's, Prect. No. L.
Registrar, Joshua F. Magee; Judge, VIM. Gist
Clerk, Carroll Magee.
District No. A, Woolery's, Prect No. 2. :
Registrar, Geo. B. Knox Judge, Abraham N
Zentz Clerk, Robert Barnes.
District No. 5, Freedom, Prect. No. l.
Registrar, o. o. Miller; Judge, Albert O
Selby; Clerk. John Fl. Wilson.
District No. 5, Woolery's, Prect. No. q
Registrar, Francis w. Buckingham; Judge
Frank j. Leaiherwood; Clerk, Joshua W.
Shipley.
District No. 6, Manchester, Prect. No. L.
Registrar, John K Miller; Judge, Joseph II
Eppley; Clerk, L. Clayton Turner.
District No. 6, Manchester, Prect. No. q
Registrar, Cornelius Miller; Judge, L. Jackson
Brown; Clerk, Jacob B. Lynard.
District No. Z. Westminster, Prect. No. L.
Registrar, j. Webster Ebaugh; Judge, Thos
Turtle; Clerk, VIM. Fl. Painter.
District No. Z, Westminster, Prect. No. q
Registrar, Joseph Krichton; Judge, George
Stouch; Clerk, Granville Lippy.
District No. Z, Westminster, Prect. No. g.
Registrar, J. Edwin Weaver; Judge, Alfred
Stevenson; Clerk. Chas. II. Mackley.
District No. 7, Westminster, Prect. No. A.
Registrar, Saml C. Stoner; Judge, John C.
Shreeve; Clerk, Joseph D. Zepp.
District No. 8, Hampstead. Registrar. Z
Watson Turner; Judge, Joseph 81. Lippy
Clerk, ]. Frank Switzer.
District No. 9, Franklin Registrar, J. Al
bert Easton; Judge, Daniel Cover; Clerk
Geo. W. Grimes.
District No. 10, Middeburg. Registrar
Martin L. Rooms; Judge, A. N. Forney; Clerk
Samuel L. Johnson.
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Ruined by a Cloud of "Hoppers.

Twelve hours ago, says recent dispatch
from Fresno, CAL, the country for miles
around, comprising Wolters Colony, Auberry
Valley, Squaw Valley and Polasky, II to 20
miles from Fresno, was fertile region, COW
cred by ripening grain and corn, heavily laden
fruit trees, grape vines and excellent pasture.
Now this country presents scene OF devas-
tation and barrenness An army fgrasshopp-
ers settle down upon the land and not leaf
or blade of grass escaped the ravagers. A
patch 10 miles square, just across the river
from Pollasky is covered by grasshoppers and
locusts, presenting an even brown appearance,
ever moving and shifting, but never green
spot visible. Further east, toward Auberry
Valley, hundreds of acres are likewise covered.
It is impossible to make any estimate, as the
hoppers have only arrived and there is no tell
ing how long they intend to remain. To give
an idea of the damage they may do, it is sutfi
cent to say that seven years ago one rancher
near Polasky was visited by the plague, which
he fought bravely for four months, at the end
of which time he had lost $4,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-28
MARYLAND Affairs.


Hartford county's tax rate for this year is IS
cents on the 500.
Frederick county's tax rate this year will be
81 cents on the 500.
Wheat will yield more abundantly thau was
anticipated, and will average reefourthsof q
crop.
Prof. NJ Bates Stevens has been recon-
missioned Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tor for term of four years.
Between Baltimore and Washington there
is much stealing of copper wire from the Pos
tai Telegraph and Cable Company.
In Somerset county the storm on Wednes-
day did much damage. Several houses were
unroofed and barns burned by lightning.
Abram Long, residing near Unionville. Fred
erick county, died suddenly on Monday morn
ing; while waiting for his breakfast, he fell to
the floor dead.
Samuel Mckay, aged II years, and Miss
Mabel G. Greyer, 81 years of age, both of
Washington, d. c., were married at Crisfeld
Wednesday.
1t is estimated that the wool clip in Wash
ington county will aggregate $4,000 pounds.
John 81. Hartle & Co. bought this season
81, 430 pounds.
Joshua Horner, trading as Joshua Horner
Jr., & Co., dealer in fertilizers, Baltimore has
made an assignment for the benefit of his cred,
itors. Liabilities unknown.
The barn and contents, including this sea-
sons hay crop, on the farm cf B. f. Reich,
near Frederick, was destroyed by lightning by
the storm on Wednesday.
Mrs. Chaplain Pennington, leader of
Baltimore's exclusive set, is at Sioux Falls,
S. D., where she will seek legal separation
from her husband. The couple have been
married for 20 years, and rumor has it that
they have been estranged for some time.
Thomas Castle delivered $50 bushels of new
wheat at the Farmers Exchange, Frederick,
on Thursday for which he received "a cents
per bushel This was the first load of Fred
erick county wheat, and was of very good
quality.
During severe thunderstorm Wednesday
night the large stone and frame bank barn on
the farm of Rev. Victor Miller, near Williams
port, tenanted by William Gehr, was struck
by lightning and destroyed, together with the
wagon shed adjoining. About 60 barrels Of
corn, 10 tons of hay and nearly all of the farm
ing implements were burned. The cattle and
horses were driven from the building. Loss
So, 600; partly covered by insurance.
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Tornado in Dakota and Iowa.

Sioux FALLS, S. D., June 25.-Prac-
tically every building in the village OF
Viborg was damaged by a tornado last
night. The wind carried barn 40 feet
into the air and over corn crib without
damaging the latter. The crops over a
wide extent of country adjacent to Viborg
were fattened to the ground. Several
members of family named Erickson were
injured, but none fatally.
At Scotland the general store OF ID.
Dickson, the warehouse of Reich Bros and
the billiard hall of G. Mayer was destroyed
by the wind. Scarcely residence in the
city escaped damage.
Sioux CRY, Iowa, June % Reports
of tornado which swept over Southeastern
South Dakota and Northwestern Iowa last
night are coming in.
At Sioux Center, Iowa, the First Dutch
Reform Church was wrecked and the hard
ware store of Sneller & johnson blown tc
pieces. Shade trees two feet in diameter
were broken off like reeds. The Terwilli-
ger elevator and Demot's livery barn were
totally wrecked
At Maurice, Iowa, considerable damage
to trees and small buildings is reported.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Children's service at the Church of God, War
fieldsburg will be held on Sunday, June %, at $50
O'Clock p m. fine program has been arranged
and there will be addresses by speakers OF ability
Carroll Charge Reformed Church.-Divine Ser
vice at Benjamn's 10 a. m; at Pleasant Valley at
730 p. m.
Church of God of Uniontown-Sunday morning
Rev. j. ID. Clark will preach on the following SUD-
m on the subject, the Momentous Struggle Fritz
ellburg Church-At 2.30 p m. the pastor, Rev. J. d.
Clark will preach to the Knights of Pythias Sub
ject, Pythian Friendship.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church-St. Benjamin S
-Peaching at 2 p. m. c. E. at p. m. ST. Johns
Preaching at 10 a. m
Three Important Choices will be the subject OF
Sunday evening sermon at the Methodist Protest
ant Church. Everybody invited. Young men es-
pecially are urged TO attend this service
Grace Lutheran Church-Sunday School at a.
m Holy Communion at 1890 q. III. and $50 p. m.
p H Miller, d. D.. Pastor.
There will be a Temperance Rally at Mt. Pleasant
NJ E. Church at 10 a. m. this Sunday morning. con
tinued at Providence at night Prominent speakers
are expected to be present
ST Pauls Reformed Church-Sunday School al
915 a. IN. Divine services at 1O3O a. m ana oSe
p. m. y I, o,, pas+or
at. Johns Church-Sundays-Low Mass at 7.l5
and High Mass at 10 a. m. Vespers al ~ p IN
During the week.-Mrs. at a. IN.
Joseph h. Cassiday. Pastor
Centenary NJ. E. Church.-sunday School at "a
a. M Preaching at 1890 a. m. and 13O p m EP-
Woi'n i1sAe Rev D. G. Miller Pastor.
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District No. 5, Freedom, Prect. No. 2
Registrar Geo. A. Brown; Judge, James c.
Hewitt; Clerk, Geo. w. jenkins.
District No. 6, Manchester, Prect. No. L
Registrar, Henry Berwager; Judge, Theo. K.
Strevig; Clerk, j. Frank Warner.
District No. 6, Manchester, Prect. No. 2
Registrar, Clinton V. Lippy; Judge, Simon
Giegard; Clerk, John C. B. Lamo.te.
District No. Z, Westminster, Prect. No. L
Registrar, Abraham Winters; Judge, Chas. b.
Hunter; Clerk, VIM. II. Buckingham.
District No. Z, Westminster, Prect. No. 2
Registrar, James I. Trayer; Judge, Denton
s. Warehime; Clerk, Peter Ruthrouf.
District No. z, Westminster, Prect. No 3
Registrar, Harry B. Summers; Judge, }. Bruce
Boyle; Clerk, VIM. B. Gist.
District No. 7, Westminster. Prect. No, 4
Registrar. Edward o. Diffendal; Judge, Chas
r Eckenrode; Clerk, E. Harry Allison.
District No. 8, Hampstead Registrar, irwin
s. Leister: Judge, Ananias Reineman; Clerk
Saml Givion.
District No. 9, Franklin-Registrar, Oliver
T. Davis; Judge, VIM. Yohn; Clerk, Geo. w
Bowers.
District No. 10, Neutrality-suspicious.
Jesse W. Eyler; Judge, John A. Hartman
Clerk, Emory l.. Warner.
District No. IL, New Windsor-Registrar,
Thos. O. Slingluff Judge, Chas. Bowersox
Clerk, Geo. Brilliant.
District No. u, Union Bridge Registrar
Harvey o. Haines; Judge, j. Wesley Little
Clerk, Geo. 81. Ogle.
District No. 10, Mt. Airy-Registrar, Geo.
W. Clary; Judge, Amos l.. Gosnell; Clerk
James L. Harrison.
REPUBLICANS.
District No. l, Taneytown.-Registrar, Mar
tin D. Hess; Judge, R. s. Mckinney; Clerk
Harry s Lambert.
District No. 2, Uniontown, Prect. No. L..
Registrar, Henry Troutfelter; Judge, James NJ
Shellman; Clerk, VIM. Bowers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-28

The volcano Kilauea continues unusual
manifestati ons of activity indicating that the
display of force is increasing.
The heat has been so intense along the lines
of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass and tn e
International and Great Northern railroads,
the past week, that watermelons were literally
cooked on the vines. Nearly all vegetation
is destroyed and great suffering prevails.
Charles T. Child, technical editor of the
Electrical Review of New York, died Tues
day at Gleasondale, Massachusetts,, of typhoid
fever. Mr.. Child, who was but 35 years of
age, was a widely known writer on electrical
and scientifcal subjects in this country and
abroad. He wrote and spoke seven different
languages.
Farmers must pay about four cents more
this season than last for binding Irvine used in
harvesting their wheat. The prevailing whole
sale price for binder Irvine this year is about
III cents per pound, as against Il cents per
pound last year. The retail price paid by the
farmer is about II cents a pound higher, or
about Is cents From three to four pounds
of Irvine are required to bind into sheaves an
acre of wheat, according to the growth of the
straw. This year the straw is light, owing to
the drought, and only about three pounds OF
Irvine will be used to the acre.