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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Will Educate Young Waits.

Marinette.- Northern Farm
and Trades school recently incorpo-
rated for the industrial and educa-
tional training of neglected and de-
pendent boys, is to be located on 100
acres in the Kirby hill country west
of Crivitz.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16

Green Bay An investigation Of
an alleged trust among the plumbers
Of the city may be made by the coun-
ell. The trouble started when com
riaint was made that plumbers
would not install fixtures that had
been purchased on lie the city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Liuhtninu kiIls Woman

Sioux CRY, Ia May While look.
Ing out Of the window OF her farm
home near here Friday Mrs George
Saunders was killed by bolt OF light.
ming. -Four children ia the room were
unframed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Pay Legislators for Sunday Work

Madison, Wis May li,--Attorney
General Bancroft ruled that certain
employees Of the legislature may re.
eeiye pay for work done on Sundays
during the special session Of the lcgis,
laturr
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Eeudlst Victim Callahan Dead

Lexington Ky, May Ill Edward
Callahan, former sheriff of Breathnt
county and noted ieudist. who was
shot from ambush ten days ago, died
at Crockettsville. Pneumonia deyel.
oped In wounded lung.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16

Plymouth.--Dr e, A. Bruins is pre-
pairing to develop large sheep ranch
In the western part OF Sheboygan
county, and win pave the way for
the opening and growth of new
industry in this section.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Recalls soiled Bills.

Ottawa, Ont, May 1.-THE minis.
ter Of finance has asked al banks to
turn in for cancellation al dominion
notes that are aoiled the government
having decided to get soilcd money
aaf Of circulation
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
ELL Iwentl Feet: unhurt,

Superior Frank Demeire. the q
Y sar-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Demcire, fell twenty feet from the
second story OF the family residence
TO the ground and escaped injury.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Steel Orders lncrrase.

New York. May 13--The United
States Steel corporation announced
Friday that on April 80 II had on hand
untitled orders for 5G64 ,ss5 tons, an in.
crease Of 36o,044 over the preceding
month
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Choose Two sets % pslso,,s,

Eureka Springs, Ark, May 1.-THE
Republican Third congressional dis.
trict held two conventions at the same
time IN the courthouse here Sunday
Two sets Of delegates were elected to
the Chicago convention.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Finds Fathers Buried rreanure

Kent O., May 14.--Charles Ramsey.
colored, uncarthed a box containing
$500 IN gold coin and paper while
spading for onions here Sunday. His
father Jonathan Ramsey, a former
slave. had buried it 20 years ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
To Install Coke Ovens.

Mayville .--The Northwestern Iron
company will install seventy coke
ovens, forty to be built this season
and thirty next summer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Plan Boycott Against Tips.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 14.-Califor.
MA travelling men afllliated with the
United Commercial Travellers will not
patronize hereafter any hotel barber
shop or cafe where tipping is not pro,
hibltCd.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Kills Self After Ouarral.

Kendall After disagreement
with his wife. Charles Porter, car
pentcr, committed suicide by shoot
Inc
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-16
Sunni Pullar killa Enrmnr.

la Crosse Andrew Deustad. aged
81, near hero, was struck In the ABB
domen by patent stamp puller and
Killed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
RECORD PRICES FOR
NEBRASKA STEERS

OMAHA. $EB,. May 25.--The high
est price ever paid for steers on the
South Omaha market was command
ed last week by Philip Keller, a
young stock raiser of Pierce. Neh. He
sold a herd Of twenty steers. realizing
1855 IA hundred. The average weight
was 1,s22 pounds, and Keller was
given check for s2.4s9.oa The
average price paid was sI23.05 a
head, figure that even some race
horses would not command.
Mr.. Keller bought the herd as
feeders on the South Omaha market
last fall. paying IS hundred for
them Al that ti,sae they sSerage5
$50 pounds q head They gained 500
pounds I'm seven months, and 1856 a
hundred In price.
The transaction is regarded as re-
msrkahie in more ways than one.
especially in view OF the fact that
Keller il a young man with less ex-
perience than other stock feeders. He
started the cattle off last fall on
prairie hay and snapped corn. chang
ing later to alfalfa and shelled corn.
The showing is extraordinary. also.
when the condition of the-~weathar
throughout the winter months Is
taken into consideration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

tive lands of the Central West.
Virginia is the only State exporting
beef cattle direct from the blue grass
pastures, Many thousands OF head Of
highly bred cattle are exported yearly
TO thu English markets. Virginia also
has the largest individual alfalfa farm
east OF the Rockies one farmer from
his 400 acres producing more than
5000 in alfalfa last year.
Virginias advantageous proximity
TO the Eastern markets is being APP
preciated by the Western farmers.
who are moving here in great num-
bers. For instance. the value Of an
acre OF corn In Missouri is s15.5S; In
Kansas, s1o.75: In Virginia, s1S.7s.
and in those States tbs price of that
acre of land is two to three times
higher fban~6a StFsiHfa r-.---~-v-r-~-
Virginia soil and altitude are SPLEEN
ddiy adapted to the culture Of the
apple. some orchards producing $500
&c, 50 s8 pet" Acre. The peaGh does
equally we'll in the bower regions
The sea contributes vastly to Viz
ginias wealth in alewives, shad,
CLANS. crabs and oysters. the latter
figuring UP to si2, goo last year.
virglnia's mineral products also
contribute tremendously to her
wealth Hampton Roads last year
shipped more coal than any port ia
the world, and IL Is the largest, safest,
deepest harhor on the Atlantic coast.
In manufactures, Virginia has - >
uaeattaass,, NJ. terra sfsssr,,4rrcsT rt,ra 2,
fuel, abundance OF water for power
and transportation, also vast supplies
of valuable hardwood timber. In 1910
the manufacturing capital of Viz
ginla was s240.000,ooo. The value Of
Its products. $3.50. 900.
Her population has increased at
the rate of $50 per cent; railroads,
143 per cent: mineral production,
1885 per cent. Ten million bushels
have been added to the yearly output
OF corn, totaiing 4,s21. 600 bushels.
She also raises lo.IT5.0o0 bushels or
wheat. 4,2oS.0e0 bushels oats. l24,-
10000 pounds tobacco. s,5s6.ooo
bushels potatoes. $4,000 tons of hay.
Since 1900 Virginia has increased 500
per cent in trucking, zoo per cent in
sheep=raistng.- Beneath surface
are 1900 square miles of coal.
The educational advantages offered
by Virginia are exceptional. Her uni
versities, for male and female, being
famous. and her public school and
country school systems are in a SPLEEN
did state ct efficiency and her TIM
rivaled social conditions make IL an
ideal home State.
Anyone wishing additional infor-
nation about Virginia. or any other
part OF the South. will receive prompt
response from Information depart
meRt, Uncie Remus' Iiome Magazine.
Atlanta, Ga 49, Uncle Remus' Home
magazine,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
Goods Manufacturedsln
Richmond
Are the Markets Best
SECRETARY H. L. HARDWOOD
HAS OPTIMISTIC VIEWS
His AnnuS Report Shows Decreased Expenditures With
Smaller Income Than Upon Previous Year
Gives State Directors Boost

} Secretary Treasurer H. l.. I4arReea.
Of the state division r z y, as -Wela
as Post \. brought OUT several inter-
eHting points in his report to the coh-
vention in Suffolk. He said:
In submitting report as see
rotary treasurer for the year ending
April 80. 1915. Won will notice from
figUreS which have been submitted.
that while the income for the pas-
Twelve months has been little Iess
thaU Tor The preceding period. yet tI1s
expenditures have been considerably
less than prey iuus year showing that
your board Of directors have managed
the affairs OF the association SO are
fully that We SHOW quite a gain 10
our treasury.
Work of Directors.
n great many of the members 30
llot realize The responsibility ~hich
rests on The state directors. They are
not only expected to look after the
dnanccs 'tnd management ii the at
fairs OF tho State division but are
also required TO look after aud endorse
all claims from the.r respective ter
ritrTies, besides being the direct ra3-
reseutatNe ~ the division in the cities
in which ther live. JheA are also ex-
pected TO render all assistance possible
tn the secretary treasurer not ouis
when he "isiGs their cities, but whet.
written To for information
You can readily see that if is not
simply attending a meeting OF the board
in Richmond once every sixty days.
Every member Of your board has &C.
sponded promptly to every call made,
and your secretary desires 10 sake this
pT1naFFIIy4iFt- tn thvtNtt them fhTtr
ready response to every appeal MAIDS
by him to hem
Payment OF Dues
Z Il wish to say a teW words regara-
ing the work that falls on the posts
: secretary treasurer regarding the pay
nent of dues by so many of the nem-
bers who seem To feel thatthesecreta.'S
should no. only keep them reminded
that their dues should be paid at
stated periods, but seem TO feel that
tits a part of their duty 10 call and
collect them often telling him TO come
back more than once. They fail to
appreciate that il is not part Of his
duty. and his time is just valuable
to him as those who wait for him 10
call and collect the dues.
During the past year the national
board has been very rigid in the if-
spection of all applications, and any
LdiliHE u meet Win the ltioA ttiIfAAt~
Of the constitution. either from a
standpoint of eligibility or risk have
! been promptly rejected
Personnel of Applicants.
This was found to be necessary, al
from time to time application had been
submitted and accepted, and later
found TO be so hazardous as to risk
/ that 1t became necessary 10 CANCEL the
same, thus causing hard feeling against
/ the association by the party cancelled
! and his friends.
! Your secretary has during the year.
visited every post that asked for MS
assistance. several of them more than
! once. A number failed 10 call on
! him, as they were getting along nice
~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
NEW NORFOLK DEPOT
WILL OPEN JUNE /

s NORFOLK. May 25.-Tbe Norfolk
Southern, Virginian and Norfolk and
Western railways have officially fixed
saturday. June -1sI--.ls- tho formal
opening day of the handsome new
union depot on East Main street
Friday, May 21st, has been fixed
lIas u date. far iasa@N.otis*Es sse tleee. tfap3t
by the public when railway repre-
sentatives WITH be on hand TO receive
and welcome visitors. The new depot
for the present will be the Norfolk
passenger termini of the Norfoia
Southern. Virginian and Norfolk and
Western railways
The question of the coming into
the depot of the Atlantic Coast Line
and Southern railways now entering
Piner's Point LIS still under considera~
ton and it is beginning to look as
though -AtlAntic-Ga.4-@.- s4fl
Southern viii soon be routing their
passenger trains via the Belt Line and
Norfolk and Western tracks into Nor
folk city proper and the Union depot.
AT present the Atlantic Coast Line
and Southern pasensger are brought
10 Norfolk from Primers Point by
ferry parges.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
SAY SHIPPING
FACILITIES BAD
POST a WILL CONFER WITH RAIL.
ROAL MEN WITH VIEW OF
ADJUSTMENT.

Post A. IT. p. A. held an enthusi-
astic and well-attended meeting at
headquarters. Third and Main Streets,
Thursday night. President FRANK
Brown presided and Secretary Har-
wood vas in his accustomed place.
The principal subject discussed was
that of better railroad facilities, both
in the shape Of accommodations fol
passengers and shipping ARRANGEMENTS
The discussion dwelt particularly
pom -igaaaeatiE,es TT tia. methods
prevailing at the freight depots for the
handling OF packages. 1t was the
sense OF the speakers that there were
not enough men to handle the ship
ments
committee was appointed TO confer
with the railroad people with the end
in view Of relieving the situation.
An effort will be made to have the
Coast Line install regular sleeper Al
Richmond to lie alta ched To the through
train. and switched off at Wilmington,
y. c. 1t was stated that many trav-
eiers We're greatly nconvenienced by
the prevailing sleeping Ger arrange
;nent
This committee consists OF President
Brown. Messrs. s. J. Allen j. :. Ry-
land and William jenkins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
Excess Baggage

r. l.. Mays, Of the WestmarelanI
Candy Company is receiving the glad
hand from his old customers, which
silows his twenty-five years Ola the
road has gained him unusual popular
ity.
The Gathright- Chiles Company has
recently secured the exclusive agency
In this territory for a. n Billiard &
Co. Of New York 4 complete stock
| of high grade soda water supplies will
, be handled.
Allan Straus. of the Straus Cigar Co.
was in town the past week. He leaves
o-nght for the North.
u. r. Cheatham. Of the Westmore-
land Cancy Company, is out among the
trade this week.
Among the Richmond Dry Goods
company's men in for Sunday were:
B. F. Meechum, W. T. Stone, ]. w
smith J. L. Michel.
J. H. Parker. the Waldorf clear
man, has been in the city the past
week
Byron Clarke was recent caller on
the Wholesale dealers recently in the
interest of TIE American Manufacture
ing Company. Brooklyn
Manson Suter Company has just Sc
cured contracts for steel ceiling and
decorating In six store buildings in
Norfolk, Va. The fine work being doue
by this progressive firm, not only here,
but in other cities in this territory
continues TO help the industrial pro-
gressiveness Of the capital.
sam Atkinson. Of the Richmond
saws he is ready for the Boys" on the
bt+ of June.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
Richmond Hotel
Accommodations

Attention of the delegates TO The Ma
tiona1 Convention. T. =, A.. which a.
seinbIes In Peoria. III. on June 18th.
will be called to the hotel facilities or
Richmond.
ii--.-l4 Il -+++r f+,f+e 444f
the convention of nc:G year. There
seems to he every reason 70 belle
that the convention Of 1914 win cone
20 Richmond. y delegation Of fcrtS
will GO from Virginia five ii" them
from Richmond. They We're instructed
at the S9Toli, meeting to work hard
for the next convention for FtichWouc.
Here is the list of hotels in ri a.
mond at the present time. As compare.
10 what may be expected at the time
of the meeting Of the convention next
year:
1s12---JeTersou. Richmond, Lexirz-
ton Murpnys. Stumprs. Gilbert. Al
hanlbra. Davis. Gusr ant. Dickersoa,
Lawrence. f'ranclone
I912--JeaersoH, Richmond toniars
edl. Le%iugtou, Aiurphy's tenlarged)
rev hotel eighth and Grace, Rue
ger tnewb. Stumpfs. Gilbert. Alha3n-
bra Davis. Lawrence, Francione, Guer-
rant Diekerson.
Ia addition To these larger hotels.
there are numerous smaller ones ena
many boaJutER HbtstS Pi 4ltEH 1'e'sfH'
These hotels alone have a capacity as
about 1900 This in addition to the
many hundred rooms IN smaller hot
and boarding houses viii be sufficient
TO accommodate ANY convention.
The New Murphy viii be finished by
the time the convention meets, and tho
New Richmond viii he In operation.
Besides these two large additions to Tie
accommodations of the city. the new
hotel at Eighth aud Grace streets will
be completed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
UNCLE REMUSS|NGS
|. VIRGINIA. PRAISES
ATLANTA MAGAZINE TELLS OF AID
yANTaGEs THIS STATE HAS
TO OFFER.
FACTS AND FIGURES
A.RIGtfrFt ITS GREATEST 49,
SET. WHILE MINES AND FISH
. rs 81. .t,G HEAP The GOOD e.4
=
ss-r.s~ss
FACTS AND FIGURES

Among the numerous advantages
which the Southern States fer. Nir-
ginia has many which are peculiar TO
Itself, and during the past ten yea r.
Virginia has witnessed a degree of
development which is remarkable
even IN a section Of such tremendous
GROWTH as the South
The income of Virginia farmers has
increased during the past ten years
from S129. 100000 to s2s6.e0o.o00 In
1910 cuitivating 100000 acres). The
State still has 5000, 900 acres of I'M
developed farm lands. The soil of
Virginia is wonderfully susceptible of
Improvement. Of sucn fne original
stock that 1t stands more hard work
and wear than almost any ground in
America. These lands are about one
third of the cost of similarly produc-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Now that the annual convention OF
the r. p. A IS q part Of history, talk
of the forthcoming national gathering
Is consuming much time in travellers
conversation.
The Virginia delegation OF about
forty will make a fight for the con-
vention or next year for Richmond.
Richmond's delegation TO that con-
vention embrace Aessrs. c. D. Cole
man, George W. Rogers. G. w. Saun-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Because Of tho fact that the much
dreaded Panama es mana disease,
which has devastated the banana
plantations Of Central America and
the Island OF Trinidad. has made its
argsfarsfsce In sJarhssftit.n the rf1fs1s
source Of supply far American mar
kets, shortage and even dearth
In the market supply OF bananas, the
most common OF tropical fruits, is
threatened
Strenuous measures are being taken
to prevent it's spread The plants In
the twenty-s SIX infected districts have
been cut down, treated with lime.
and after exposure to the atmosphere
a while have been covered with earth.
Another mode of precauton is that
iha fee:~nt- ail~-s persons and ahsftf.is
that may pass through the plantation
are TO be disinfected, 30 that bacteria
may not be carried to adjoining prop
critics. No expense will be spared in
fflghting the disease.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
RICHMOND COUNCIL I59, u. c. T.

Chas. Z. Barker. editor of The Sam
pie Case, the L. c. 7. official organ,
will be present at the Grand Council
meeting. June sth, 18th, Sth. There
Will be something doing every min
ute during those dates.
Watch fer the boys with cans tied
20 them Saturday evening. june sth.
They are being prepared to be made
"Bagmen OF Bagdod." This is a side
degree of L. c. T.ism, Hot stuff, be-
iieve me.
Grand Secretary George +. Brown
will arrive In Richmond Tuesday.
June 4th. George is always on the
job.
This meeting is one that every
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
Trio viii Race Abroad.

Immediately following the Indian
apolis five-ceDtury race, three of the
entrsnts--one of the three Is likely to
win the big race--wili sail for France
to participate in the Grand Prix,
which is TO be revived this summer.
De Palma. Bruce Brown and Way
ner are the Americans who will at
from their brother drivers across the
tempt to wrest the motor car classic
big pond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Richmonder should take a great in
lerest. In II lies the greatest adver-
some time. The travelling man Is a
great advertiser. so let's send him
away so full Of Richmond that he
Will he bound TO talk 1t.
It's the duty OF every member or
Richmond council to be present on
June 6fh. It'll Sth. We are the
hosts aud must entertain our visitors,
The L. c. r ladies are WORKING hard
on their program, and from the pres
erlt outlook visiting ladies will not
have many idle moments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
Devoted to Rchmond's Knights of the Grip

mittee, Is in close touch with the pro-
ceedings. in congress. and has from
time To time kept your board advised
as to the status of the case.
Il recommend to you the careful
considerable the question deserves.
Start Year We'll.
December marks the close of most
businesses, -bHt-as cur fiscal year
cIoses with Aprii. we will have TO
make our reckoning as Of that time.
Let us then take account OF stock.
balance our accounts and prepare 10
begin the new fiscal year with clear.
sheet. Let us leave behind us. az IA,
-ps- are- af+ie-tt.e errors the iosse-,
and the trials of the twelve months !;
and Instructed and chastened by the
mistakes and fluctuations of the year
now at its close: may We face the fu-
ture with confidence and hope"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
INSECTS DESTROYING
TOMATOES AND WHEAT

HEATHSVILLE, May 25.-Report
comes from the upper end of North
cumberland county that the Fly" has
gotten into the wheat crop, and thu
Insect IS doing considerable damage.
The growth OF the wheat has been
stopped and 1t Is dying. The truckers
are also blue on account of the
damage being done to their early to-
mate crop by the curt worm. The
continued cool weather during May
is The cause OF this destruction. A
few weeks ago the truckers lost most
Of their plants in a heavy hailstorn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

r. ". Spilman. of Richmond whe
was elected vice president Of the State
division. r. +. A. Is widely known Ia
Virginia. He has been associated
woih the local branch of the Standard
OIL company for years. and is one OF
the most active members of the board
Of directors of tho State Fair asso-
citation. having charge Of the exhsbi-
ton building and the live stock de-
partment
Mir. spiiman is popular with every
body, and there IL no doubt but that
he will prove a valuable man TO the
State division.
He is an active member Of Post a.
and takes part In every debate and
movement for the god Of the post,
He rarely misses = meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginiag.
FARMNILLE. VA, May as.--Dur-
Ing the second week In May. the Sub
1ect Of Medical Temperance" was
presented each day at evening pray
ere. to the members Of the Young Wo-
mars Christian association OF the
Farmviiie State Normal school.
The. talks consisted chiefly OF d rR-
view Of Mrs. Aliens interesting book
On Alcohol and the uurnan Body
Ana Eere nlads IA IN q. Il Y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
CONVENTION
LIKELY FOR RICHMOND

ders J. H. Grant and +. W. Brown.
Secretary Harwood viii also, attend
the convention.
While there are other cities after
the convention. which is one of the
most important. II looks like Rich
mond. This city has been IN the field
several years, and lost last time by
small vote.
The convention will assemble in
Peoria, III. on June 17th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

California dealers have been par
ticularly keen about this coveted
record during the past eighteen
months and there have been no less
than five attempts to equal with IA
1912 car the record which WAS made
with 1903 ear. OF all the trails,
official or unofficial, only one car sue
ceeded in equalng the old record
OF the Maxwell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

A few months since an immense
convention of the store managers and
buyers Of all the largest coal, iron and
lumber companies IN the United States
and Canada was held at the Southern
hotel at st. Louis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
RECORD OF MAXWELL. CAR
STILL STANDS COMPARISON

To break the 10,000-mile non
stop record which was made by a
Maxwell car in and around Boston in
March, 1909. more than three years
of persistent effort have been re-
CURED by motor car manufacturers
and dealers in different parts of the