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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
Milf for Sale

Cedar Grove mill property, consisting
OF four-story mill building lstone base
Ment, frame superstrueture), fitted uI
with modern machinery. 2 stands rolls
smutts, separator, make either buhr OF
roll flour q sets stOnes), and all other
nseessary machinery for making first.
class -four. Mill will hold 5000 bushels
grain; water power unfailing, mill race
$50 yards long. Six room dwelling.
Good neighborkood, two miles from
Rock bridge Baths ssd convenient to rail
road, churches and schools.
Persons desiring to purchase above
properties write to or call on
JAMES q. DIXON,
Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
QlAAEll9MA
0jl)lll1ll1]l)
SaRSELs OF bIpFRRRNT VALUE.

SRASELs or DiPFRRRNT VALUE.
the best quality OF corn will be found
Ears ] and 3 sre slightly better IN
shape than2
The second cut shows sections Of
rows OF kernels taken from two differ.
ent ears Judging from outward ap-
peuruDces Of the ears. !liflv or 10 diff
Ference IN their values could tie dis
covered Ibs ears from which these
two rows wers taken were almost eT.
Bctly OF the same size. We, 0pe ear
weighed 10 per cent more than the
other and sheled out 20h per cent
more corn. One has not only very
much poorer feeding value than the
other, but has n Wuch lower vitality
and would give n weaker plant.
u is very importunt that the tips Of
The kernels. the portion nest 10 ibs
COB. should he full aDd plump so that
there Is no space between The kernels
down near iba cob
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
proving the Range.

j. Cotton Of central Washington
believes that fencing and moderate
grazing will greatly benefit the range,
and recommends that where stock Is
paftpred several pastures be- provided
so that each seasor one OF them may
Do given chance 10 rest and rrseed
itself II Is suggested that the restora
ton OF the native meadows would be
materially benefited by sowing bunch
grass seed OH the thin places and by
the more extensive use OF the grasscs
and other forage plants capable OF
thriving under the prevailing condi
lions
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05

The custom Of building churches on
bridges was common hundred years
and more ago. Several of these quaint
old buildings are still left In Europe
The Chapel VI Opr Lady still stands on
the bridge which spans tb9 Don ut
Rotterdam. The little chapel WIS built
In the fifteenth century and was 70,
stored about hundred years ago. For
several years, however. 1t has been
tiAed as Il tobacco shop.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
The Curse Of MoasI,

A negro was arrested for stealing
He had been caught helping himself
to the contents Of the cash drawer In
the store OF Mr.. Appleton. The mag.
istrats before whom the negro was
brought knew MIN and was much sur
prised to learn the chargs against the
prisoner. Looking Mt the negro ear
nestly. he snid: Sam. I'm sorry to
soc you here. Didn't you know that
ne Sesd could come from stolen mon
ey? There's t;nrse OH It,"
"Well. jedge." replied Sae prisoner,
Il didn't know Mistah Appleton stole
dat money. couldn't tell dat by Jest
iookip' at it."-Harper's Weekly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
TOMB OF CONFUClUS.
One of the Chief spots Of Interest In
the Orient.

One of the Chfef spots Of Interest 4,
the Orient.
The city or Chufuhsen. the Mecca o.
the believers In Confucianism, Is In tn,
province Of Shangtung. one OF the mos
| populous districts of the orient. Here
Confucius was born, and here his
sacred bones lie buried. The tomb
which Is located in one of the largest
cemeteries In the province. about three
| miles out from the city above mention
ed. Is one Of the most imposing Ia the
whole empire.
The grave itself Is surmounted by an
earth mound about twelve feet in
height. the whole surrounded by a
clustef of gnarled oaks and stately cy-
press trees. Before the mound Is q
tablet about six feet broad and twenty
feet high, upon which are inscribed the
names and deeds Of the great founder
Of COnfucianism. religion adhered to
by over .i09.000000 human beings. The
burden of this inscription, according to
reliable translation, is Perfect One"
"Absolutely Pure" Perfect Sage"
First 'teaebnP," Great Philosopher"
etc.
The avenue which Lends up 80 the
philosophers tomb is even more inter
estlng than gro actual place of burial
Itself. On each side Of the avenue are
rows Of figures OF huge animals cut
In stone-lions, tigers. elephants and
horses. besides numerous mythical
eEsetpres, such as animals half dog
mad palf frog. beasts with four legs
and twice a. Mapy wings, besides a
multitude Of unnamaets Gopsters that
never lived on the earth. In the VA
ter or in the air Taken altogether, |
the burial plhce Of Confucius is one Of |
ting ehtsf spots Of interest IN the orr
ept,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
The Choice of Reef Breeds.

The first step in grading up from G
herd Of common COWS is the use Of &
pure bred sire belonging to one Of the
best breeds, The choice Of q breed
demands careful consideration, not
that there is so much difference In the
merits Of the Shorthorn, Angus, Here.
ford and Galloway. but because no
change can be made afterward with
out losing gain already made.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
sweet WOman's Way.

Sweet Maid-You must remember
that ours was q summer engagement
The Man-That means II you see any
one you like better you'll break 1t.
rYes."
"And II see any one like better
TN sue you for oreasq II pr9niae"
Boston Traveller = ''''
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
Hard LUCK,


Just my luck" she exclaimed,
stamping her little foot angrlly
whats the natterf" he asked.
There's pin" she returned. point
ing to one on the floor near her foot,
land you know the superstition. Of
course"
:" See pin ana pick 1t up. through
all the day you'll have good luck" he
quoted
"Ekactjy," she said. Through all
the day and here It 10 evening when
see ."-Pittsburg Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
Often Reminded,

How Often" said the philosopher,
"a man Is reminded Of his own little
ness In this great world?
Yes" answered Mr. Cumrox. les.
pecially II lie has three daughters who
have begf p boarding school. Wash
ington Staf
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05

A correspondent sends US an interest
Ing natural history note. On opening
his wardrobe the other Gay he found
a moth In his dress coat The eject.
be declares, was ludicrous. as the O. I
Nes Of course. much too big for tie
&s&,-Puncb.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
GREATLY REDUCED ONE WAY
Colonist Fares TO the West
VIA
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD

Commencing September 14th and con
tinaiug daily to and including Octobe
18th. 1904. the baltimore d Ohio Rail
road will place on sale daily, from all sta
Il ,ns. CNE-WAY COLONlST TICK
ELS to principal points In California
Arizona, British COluntsa, Colorado,
Montana, New Mexico. Oregon, South
Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wy.
oming, etc., at GREATLY REDUCED
RATES.
For tickets and full information, call
81 or address Ticket Agents, Baltimore
Il Ohio Railroad. sept l4.5
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
WITH THE FEEDERS

Fer winter feed good clover hay and
4 succulent feed of either roots or 81
iage are good for sheep. says Penn
sylvania correspondent OF American
Agriculturlst. Corn fodder Is good If
balanced with grain or other feeds.
My own method last winter gave
me excellent results. The sheep were
taken from the pasture In prime breed
ing condition. were fed all the silage
they would eat, with pint Of grain
each In the morning a.d plover lny at
night. Two or three times Il week IN
place Of the hay they were given bean
or oat straw for change. The grain
consisted Of four parts bran, four parts
oats and two parts beans 10y naasure.
During lamblng J add one part gluten
feed to the mixture, and to ewes hay
Ing twins | give the same nmnant IN an
extra feed ut night
Clover Hay For breeding Horses.
There Is no real reason why clover |
hay should not he given to breeding |
horses, provided II Is bright and clean
and absolutely free from tnotd and
dust. and to get clover hay In this state
In spring Is often impossible, says J.
Buckler OF ths Iowa experiment sta
ton. Moldy, dusty, dirty hay OF all
sorts is bad for horses, and as clover is
In this condition more often than many
other kinds Of hay Il Is usually best to
lot 1t 90 and not bother with II. Most
horses are fed too much hay. A pound
Of hay for each 100 pounds of live
weight 10, as with the grain, an excel
lent basis on WHICH to Sage the
amount n horse should have, And,
what is more. he should have 1t all or
nearly all at night.
Glover Hay For Pigs.
Clover nay aut green and thoroughly
cured may form part OF the pigs ra- ,
ion during the winter, says American
1t should be chaffed and
allowed TO coax IN scalding water and
hen added TO the s@ill This provides
liberal amount of protein and Is rel
shed by the pigs, I
influence OF Feeds on Pork.
The best favored pork IL obtained 3
rom swine fed skim milk, says Amerl. I
an Agriculturist. Next to milk. corn. 4
'arley, oats, peas and wheat produce I
God meat. Potatoes produce very c
ght pork. Hogs fed any byproducts o
I the flour mill alone produce pork OF -
oor favor. Beans produce = hard and
flnvorless meat.
To Fnttcn n Horse Quickly.
To fatten Il horse quickly in order to
improve It's appearance before sale -.
eed literally Of cornmeal. steamed III
ats and clover hay, adding little lin
ed meal to the grain ration Exercise
ut little and give purging salts once s.
eek. Feed Mt least three tine, day
I'd supply plenty OF water. A horse
IT too wild will often gain several -
'unds \ day for fortnight under this
an,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
NV Norfo|kisWes
Schedule In effect May 80. 1901.
Leave Buena Vista.

NOkTHBOUND.
No.2 G56P. M. Daily, For Basic, Lulav.
Hagerstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No.l4. 1886 Pm Daily, For Hagerstown
Washington, baltimore, Philadel
phia, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. |. 705 A. NJ. Daily. For Roanoke.
Bristol, Bluefeld, Norton, Win
ston-Salem, WEIGH and intermedi
ate stations. Pullman sleeper
Philadelphia to Welch.
No. 49, 2.G9P, NJ. Dolly, Foi Roanoke.
) Bristol, biueheid, Winston salem,
aud intermediate stations. aid
Knoxville. Cincinnati, Columbus.
Chicago, and points West and
Southwest. Pullman sleeper to
Knoxville and Roanoke to Colum-
bus. 30
Additional information and rates cheer.
fully IN finished by e. II. Moffen, Tick@
Agent, Ruena ista, Va. ''it
W. b. BEvILL, TM.F. EA6G,
Ga. fits. ilui.' 1I,,sss. Agt.
ROANOKE, VA,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
COMMISSIONERS SALE
Valuable Farm
AT COLLIERSTOWN,V VA.

BY virtue of decree of the Ciicuit
Court OF Rockbridge County, Va, en-
tered on .he eth day OF October, 1902, in
the Chancery cause OF q. II. Wilson 70.
Esther A. Wilson. the undersigned
special commissioners will sell ut public
suction to the highest bidder or bidders
Oh tn premises at ColIierstown. at IL A.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05

Mrs. Flannery-Mrs. Dooiey's beel
rale sick. Dye think she Will ray
cover? Mrs. Finnegan-She thinks 30.
She SEE she has youth on her soidc.
Mrs. Flannery-Faith. Il must be on
the insolde, then. fur It don't show
Philadelphia Ledger.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
REAL ESTATE FOR SAL.


Small tract OF land near ROckbridge
Baths, about 334 acres, dwelling house
and Oulbulldings, adjoining the lands OF
s. 4. Horn and others. Well watered,
choice fruit. Price $425; half cash,
balance on easy terms aug 24-dec
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
Fully Understood,

y aoii''t X y''H ..;:1w -" difference
between game q 80 Gni COMIC o?era."
oh but J 90 u'asr 1;ser2 = com
!c."- Puck.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05

Doctor--So you think you have Ia
somnia? Spoiled Dariing-Sore Of II.
doctor. ] can't sleep after 8 o'clock In
the morningt-Detroit Free Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05

"Did Edith marry titic%
well. she married Founders. who Ii
known about town as prince Of good
fellows. - Cleveland Leader
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
oszs 6ss9ssse
MARN% GARDEN
YsSs
SEED CORN.
Don't Gather In Too Eerly-The Crit
Teal Time In Storage.

BY p. G. HOLDEN Iowa Experiment
Station
When we realize the possibilities that
nre wrapped mp In IA single ear Of corn
and then make careful selection we
ran In few years greatly increase the
value OF the corn crop.
DO not select the ears intended for
next years seed too early In the fall
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05

the average man takes woman as q
partner for life and never lets hss
participate in the busness.-Atchisop
Globe
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
A rlOTHER's LOVE.

~ ~s'@As$ tAh&t t0e
toughest MN can.
not help but apprc'
ciate II a. the crown
OF ~ o N q a hood,
However. Mother.
hood Is looked for.
wsrdtowithfe feelings
Of great dread by al
most all women. At
such times a wom-
an IL nervous, dye
peptic, irritable,
aud she is Ia need
Of . uterine tonic
and nervine, q
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05

A parent was examining biz young
arst grade hopeful ip geography.
eWhat 10 land with water all around
II caiiedT ~ trs
IAN island"
Then what IL water with land all
around IT."
After q pause. IN puddle"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05
DOLL Ar Al
|||()Al()| !
CURE
Fron1P in1pI<
fOECzenl;2
from Infar1c::sr
W." .;
to Age

TO those who have suffered long and
hopelessly from Humors of the Blood,
Skiu, and Scalp, and who have lost faith
in doctors, medicines, and all things
human, CUTICURA Soap, Ointment, and
Pills appeal with force hardly to be
iesi'red. Every hope, every expectation
awakened by them has been more than
fulfilled. Moro great cures are daily
made BY them than by all other Skin
Remedies combined, a single set, costing
bit one dollar, being often sufficient to
:u.e the most distressing cases of tortur-
ing, disfguring humors, eczemas, rashes,
feelings, and inhammations of the skin
and scalp, with loss of hair, when all
Else fails.
Sold throughout the world. Cuticura Soap, DC. oin.-
a". Doc, Resolyen SOC. lin form OF Chocolate Coated
i. 'c. per vial OF COY. Depos: London n CHARTER
rie -; Paris, Hue de Ia Psix Boston, is7 Columbus
w. io'er Drug Chem Corp, Sole Props
- send for AN About the Skin and scalp"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-05

PHONE NOTlCE-In a few DAYS the
w." Of approving ir Exchange viii be-
ain. P"isrns Wanting nav phOn.s and
sa.isll.c lin. = "ih nifty The Manager at
iosS.a. TIL" differ nee la cost IL u trfse.
<cofnpan"i with tho improved service.
Please settle your unpaid bill.
LEX. MUTUAL TELEPHONE co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-02-05
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by.local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There /. only one way to cure deafness
and that Is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dltion Of the mucous lining of the Eu-
stachian tube. When this tube Is in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when It Is en-
tirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation is removed
and this tube restored Ito its normal
condition. bearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine casss out of ten are caused
by Catarrh, which is nothing but an in
TANNED condition Of the mucous sur
faces. =.
VIZ will giveTOpe Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Deafness,
[cause1 by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for sample free. eQ,,e
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-02-05
SUMMONS

In the Justice Court of Wadsworth Township
in and for the County OF Washoe, Stats ofsNe-
O. H Mack, Pniptir, vs.. G. w. p'Nelll
Defendant. E
YSHESTATE OFNEvADA SENDS GRE EFT
ing to q. W OtNsilh You ese ahef eby
summoned to appear before me, at my oihce.
in Wadsworth Township, Ia the County Of
Iashoe, on the 25th day OF Japuary, A. % 1t90ts
at one o'clock = m, them and there to answer
to the complaint OF II. Mack, who brings this
action TO recover q Judgment against you for
the sum OF $3.50 and All uupaid accrued interest
upon two certain promisSory notes given by
you for the sum Of $50 each, and an additional
sum Of SIS each for collecting saidhotes. Said
notes were given by you to A G, Heisin. Which
said notes are duly assigned and endorsed to
Plaintiff. Said notes are dated as follows, to
wit: September II. 1860 and January 2, 1901
when Judgment will be taken against yon for
said amount, together with costs and damages,
IL you fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff, or any Constable Greeting,
Make legal service and due return hereof.
Given under my hand this 7th-day-of Novem
Der, 1902. lis.
Justice of the Peace of said Township,
o. II. MACK, Attorney for Plaintiff. 1911
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-02-05
r OF FORFEITURE

TO Joseph Stein or his Assigns:
You arc hereby noti1el that ! have expended
the sum OF one hundred dollars In labor ON the
buckeye mining claim, situated in Olinghouse
canyon, White Horse Mining District, Washoe
County, Nevada, and more particularly de-
serihed by metes and pounds In location notice
of snid claim, recorded In Book d. OF mining 10
,ations at page 170, Records Of Washoe County
Nevada, to which reference IL hereby made, In
order to hold said claim under the provisions OF
Bection e2i Revised Statutes OF the United
States. being the amount required TO hold the
sam for the year ending Decemb n 81. 1908.
Aud II within ninety days after the servire on
you of thfs notice Tor ninety days after this no
iice by pub ication you fail or refuse to con
tribute your proportion as co-owner your inter
the subscriber under Section 23s4 OF said
S.sfutes. J. G. BABCOCK.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-02-05
SUMMONS

In the Second Judicial District Court of the
State of Nevada, In and for the County of Wa
shoe.
The State OF Nevada sends to Clayton R.
Jennings, Greeting;
OOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TO
Il appear in an action commenced against
you as defeddant by Bertha L jennings as
p~laintiff in the Second Judicial District Court
of the Stateof. Nevada in..apdxfor. the County
of Washoe, and answer the complaint therein
Summons texclusiye of daylof seryice) ifseryed
in said county, or twehtydays II served out of
said county, but within said District, and In
all other cases forty drys; or judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you, according to
the prayer Of said complaint. The action Is
brought to recover judgment and decree OF this
court dissolving tn bonds of matrimony here
totQre and now existing between plaintiff and
defendant, and that plaintiff and defendant be
Released from the obligations thereof; also that
the community properly belonging to plaintilf
and defendant be awarded to plaintiff. and that
the care, custody and control of Donald II. Jen-
nlngs, the minor Child of the nlaintin and de-
PENDANT be given to the plaintiff This faction
is based on the ground that you, the said de-
PENDANT, on or about August |, 1901, committed
adultry with. one Aida Goddard, by then and
there carnally knowing each other, by firnicat-
ing and having sexual intercourse with each
other, without the consent, connivance, pro.
nrem or previous knowledge OF plAintfn:
and upon the further ground that during the
last twelve years you have been guilty OF ex-
treme cruelty to this splaintin, and on divers
and sundry occasions you swore at aud abused
plaintiff, and applied to her vile and opprobri.
GUS epithets, at the same tina threatening to
kill her. That by reason 81 snsid acts of cruelty
aforesaid, plaintiff has be- harassed and an
noyed, her health has been undermined, and she
hassthoreby suffered great mental anguish and
bodily suffering. AL Of which will more fully
appear from the Complaint, which is on file Ia
the office of the Clerk of said Court. at Reno, in
said county, aud to which you are especially
you fail to appear and answer said Complaint
the said platntir will apply TO the Court for
the relief demanded -
In Testimony Whereof. we have hereunto set
our hands at Reno this 2lst day of August t0na
LEIsHAAN & HuMMRL,
' Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-02-05
STATE BRIEFS.

|. H. Kent has resigned as post
master at Saltwater, Churchill county.
Eugene Howell of Carson City has
been appointed cashier of the Nevada
Rank at Reno.
A. C. Stearns. formerly District At
torney Of White Pine county, died In
Reno last Sunday.
DR.. Gardner will move from Elko to
FaIlon. and open up a drug store In the
new Churchill county metropolis.
A company. with headquarters In
Reno, is developing a group of mines
in Inyo county. Cal. nea lndepen-
dence.
Reports are to the effect that work
on the Tonopah railroad Is being rush.
ed through as fast as men and animals
can ACCOMPLISH #. u
Governor Sparks will be requested
to extradite Frank Butler, wanted at
Pocatello for robbery. Butler is under
arrest at Winnemucca.
In a fight at Searchfight, Lincoln
county. last week Joe Watkins bit one
Of Tom Deans fingers so badly that It
was necessary to amputate the injured
member
A shooting affray in Vicksburg min
ing district, Humboldt county, resulted
in Jerry DALEY being peppered with
bird shot and Mrs. Wilson, who was
not Interested, a slightly wounded.
Teter BETH. the %groceryman Of Eu-
reka who was arrested for selling
liquor to Indians, was discharged by
The Justice Of the Peace owing to lack
of jurisdiction. Bettl at once left for
lparts; unknoWn.
The Salt Lake Tribune in its ac-
count or the sale Of the GLADDEN. one-
Fifth interest m the T5nopah Belcher
mine. says that Mr.. Gladden. received
between $4,000 ard S4o,o 900 for his
holdings. At the higher figure 1t a&ould
Eput a yaluation of 10000 on the prop
erty. bot in view of its capabilities this
cannot be said to be an ~extravagant
figure.
The bodies 81 several men whb had
persisted from thirst while attempting
to~cross the desert between Moapa and
Vegas Summit, New. have been found
within a few weeks, according to ad-
vices received from the latter place
recently. The men were mostly
tramps who attempted to make the
long journey on foot without sufficient
supply Of food and water to carry them
across.
Is DEAFNESS Cannot he C,,tsd
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-02-05

there and will employ many men. It is located
in the heart of a fine farming and mining
country. The climate is clear, dry and healthy,
with very little snowfall