FRUIT CROWING AT THE CAPE.

The new Keio Bulletin contains an interesting paper by Professor Mac- Owen, Government

Botanist to the Gaps Colony, on the possi

bilities of the fruit industry there. He observes that now there are m every direction fields for enterprise in the Cape in various kinds of petite culture. The up-country market is unfailing, and there are also markets abroad. Intelligent and practised growers alone are needed. " We want them from England, from the States, from California—in fact, from anywhere where the skill and experience required have run for years into everyday practice. This is tho immigration wanted just now at the Cape, to catch at the opportunity of j the moment, and to turn skilled fruit growing into gold. No question that •uccess awaits the man who knows how to deal with fruil trees, to break his ground up properly, to drain, to prune, to gather, to pack for market up j country or for market in Covpnt j Garden, and who has the well founded \ contempt for the slovenly style of' letting things grow themselves and taking as a crop what chance sends and insect plagues leave." Professor ' Mac Owen says there are very few fruitgrowers at the Cape. " The idea of growing fine choice fruits of named pedigree sorts in order to send them to market, attractively packed, does not enter the minds of the ordinary growers, and the fruit usually grown, is very poor, whiJe up country the wealthier people desire good fruit. Hence this is the time for the English fruitgrower to go out. One signal advantage he would have in sending his produce Home is that the sea-ons fall conversely with those of Europe and the United States. The paper enters ' at some length into the climate as it affects fruit-growing in different parts of the colony, the fruits ripening in particular months, labour, and other matters of interest to those who think of trying their fortunes in fruit-farming out in the Cape. Finally, Professor Mac- Owen advises those who %o out to place their money in a bank on arriv ing, where they will receive the oolonial rate of interest, and seek out a situation with someone who is already cultivating bis own land, so that ex perience in Cape ways and Cape sea sons may be gained. The wealthiest farmers in the colony have gained their positions in this way. " The European coming from an English farm and j making a beginning without local j knowledge has much to learn and un learn, or he will inevitably come to grief in a few years. Axxd what h true of the larger venture of farming is even more certain with the some* what; more refined economy of the orchard." The emigrating fruit-grower will find there a large supply of orchard stock, and need not think of importing for himself. Good land within reach of a market by railway sells at about £5 an acre, and would be rented at 63 fco 10s per acre.

Things Slowly Learned.

There is a man in Scotland who used to writ« many readable and instructive things He signed himself' A. Country Parson,' ami a bright parson he is. One ofhmssaya is entitled,' Things Slowly lioarned,' a good line t.f thought for any body. Wall, here ia one of the things slowly learned—that; diseases dun,'s jamp on a man like a wild cat out of a tree, but develops from seeds and conditions, just; as roses and weeds do. We who write and princ the essays of which these lines ate one, have said this a hundred times ; but al! i. he people don'fc set m. to have thoi oughiy grasped she idea yes, ifor if Mr Theodre Treasure alone had dona so, he wouldn't have suffered ten y«ars from attacks of rheumatic fever* In November, 1891, he says he had a £e«£ul time with it, He tells us in a letter that he had dreadful pains all ever his body, and was bo sore he couldn't bear anything to tench him, 3§ven the bedclothes hurt

him, like a feather against a.sore eye. ' i gob little or no Bleep/ he says * Tossing all the nlghfc long, and trying to get ease by a shift of position. M had a foul taste in the month, and apafc up a great quantity of slimy phlegm jWy appetite leit me, aad the hede food I forced down gave me great pain afc the chest) and sides, i^or five months I was' confined to my room t most of the tima unable to leave my bed, and what I suf fered during that time X have no words to describe.'

Any <>ne who hw ever been through that Mm of thing can easily believe wiut Mr Treasure »ays; fir wnttn every muscle and j'»int in a man'a body is throbbing with inflammation* it isn't any. common collection of words that set forth his feelings. It ia agony and torment m thy Buprema degree. Yei we ought to knuw better i h»n to hare it. But we don't;— not yet. 'I was perfectly helpless,' continues oar friend, " and coaid se*rcely move. In fact, the people had to movw me from one eide of the bed to the other. Month after month I was laid up aud suffering in this way. I had a doctor attending me. but he wasn't able to do much to relieve 100/

•Finally* to cat the story short, I came to h<sar of Mother Seigeie Carative Syrap. I read about it in a book thit ira« lett at; ray home Tie book said fchnt this medicine was'good for rheumatiem, »nd 80 my wife got me a bottle from Mr Ford, the grocer, at O&khlll. After tiikiug it for a week I felt great relief Then I kept; oa taking ib and not long afterwards I found it had cured me ; ii had completely driven the rheumatism out of my system. I am wiiling you should publish thete facts, and you can refer any inquirers to me. feigned) Theodre Treasure (Waggon and Horaef Inn). DouiMne, fcsheptou Malleit, JSorem ber 3rd, 1893.' Now let's hark back a moment. To the thoughtful reader Me Treasure's s'ory tni,y look a trifle confused and mixed. That is, he describes ih* symptoms of xheuontism praper in coanectii>n with & ?ufc of <otber f-ymptoms which wouldn't Beftii » r tii"> lir-'f hlllst"f '° haVf) anything to do wltfe rheunoati m. But ihert's where Mr Treasure is tight aud the reader wronu, Hief accoußtahowf that he was a vieilm of chronic indigestion, dyapesia, »nd torpid livar—and that covers the whole ground. Bheuaiatism (and thafa is the slowly learned les-ion) is merely a nah'tF symptom of a dyspeptic condition of the o^-gan 1. At the outset it means too much eating *nd ddaking. This results in the formation of a pefso nousacid wh*h fills the body and po dacestheloealoutbcsakcaUedrheamatwm. Heneo we cure it from within not from wirhost. And this true idea'ia also a new idea—do you see 9 Try to get thia lesson by heart. You can prevent rheumatism by Seigei's .-Syrup; you can cure it by Seigel'a Syrup. Jjßut it ts more comfortable to prevent it.

THE ASHBtJBTON QDA&DIAN t MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1897.

Printed Mid Published by the Aahbnrton Publishing Company, Limited, «t.their vStmm Printing Office, Borwtt Street Ashburton, MONDAY* ,HOVEMW» 89, 1897



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WAITED Known—That J. MoisoN has received a varied etock of Summer iioots and Shoes (black .and tan) in strap and laoe up, which he will sell ab a good Discount for Cash. Ropairs aa usual done at onoe. Nothing bufe the best i% kept »t •i glows'! ?ri»w Boot D#c6b, AU.tiaH.OB



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Business Notices. SADDLERY. I TTAVING Bought Mb Heskkpinb's J JLJI Saddlery Business, I intend keeping A LARGE STOCK OF ■ Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, etc., So that the public will b^able to make a selection. COLLAR MAKING A SPECIALTY. Agent for Walker's Bot Fly Remedies and Devonshire Oils. K. J.~GUY, BUKNETT STREET.



Frledlander Bros., Limited.^ PLOUGHSHARES, 3XOUGHBHAKES, WE have taken over from MR HtNRY ZANDER, his well assorted Stock of PLOUGHSHARES, at considerably below COST PRICE, and are prepared to give our valued Clients the benefit of this bargain. We shall supply Ploughshares of all descriptions at lees than Christchureh Wholesale Prices ior Cash. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitisd. WOOL SiI^SON^IB97-98T WE shall be represented at the Christ church and Timaru fixtures, and have made arrangements to effect sales privately at Aahburton. We are prepared to receive consignments at our Ashburton Stores, and to send the wool on to either Christchurch or Timaru without extra charge, exoept railage. Woolpacks, full size and full weight, Issd. Woolpacks, three-quarter size and mil weight, Is 4d. Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest rate*. The Firit Sales of this season are fixed to take place at CHRISTCHURCH on NOVEMBER 26,1897. At TIMARU on DECEMBER 3,1897. FKIEDLANDBR BROS., Limitkd.



PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) 1b noted for producing 200 large Tea Oops of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. f>UR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are i qtsally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. 'Imitation is siucerest flattery,' but the public should see tbey get the genuine article. Retail rrom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO., 155 Colombo Street, Ohristohuboh



TTTK ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 - OF HEAVY BJKIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ireT E HAVE FOR SALE— PEIME TABLE POTATOES. A FRIEDLANDER BROS', Ltd.



TUSU Received, a Consignment of 1b el Celebrated "NEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. ONLY lOs 6d. To be obtained "only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Ashburton,,



NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher. A. HENRY WSHES to inform the farming com munity and general public, of having commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the beat of work ■ manship and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage.



I All harness manufactured on the premises I of the heat material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen sent to any part of the district at the shortest, notice. HORSE HAIR AND BEFSWAX ■ bought in any quantity. r7j. henry, 10 35 Manager. G. K. ASKIN, TANOBBD. STBBJIT, TITAOHINIST & CYCLE [MECHANIC 3 CYCLES CAREFULLY | EEPAIRIiiD. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190



E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDEBTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and vJ Upholsterers, Funerals conduoted atthe following prices:— Covered Coffins, with hearse aad coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10a Btjbstkto Strkkt, Ashborton Residence—Opposite Fire 13r,g£d Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLTK*. SEEDS. SEEDS. TJIOR PRESENT SOWING. "I f\ TONS RED CLOVER. 1 f\ TONS COW GRASS. p* TONS WHITE CLOVER. p* TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. ft TONS GIANT RAPE. ' ft TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 CABBAGE PLAISTd. J. SEALY & CO.



For Inihgestiom, the beat remedy is un doubtedly a'ohton's Camomile Pills. They .ao confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free fronr iojurioue drugs. Acting at onoe M a pplen did tonis and a gentle aperient. For nearlj 100 years they have provtd utequallei? for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headaohe and for Liver and Stomach con pl»int» 4 Sold in botci«s Is lid, 2a 9d, and fta, by all Modi. fi»e Veadow th«mgUoH« t|f worlds



November 1897. i-UMMEK HAS COME. AFTER a bleak uncompromising Spring we have worked into better weather, and with it announce the arrival of NEW SHIPMENTS of choice goods for Summer Wear. Just landed—The new cycling corset for Ladies' wear. The .celebrated P.D. corses | in two qualities. Straw Hata of beautiful designs and shapes | New shades in Silks—New shades in Shot 1 Silks. The latest colors from home. 12 new shades in shot ribbons for Hat Trimmings, etc., — pure silk — very low I prices- Large aud choice assortment of Laces in '. white, cream, and butter colour. i Sunshades in endless variety and choice | designs for Ladies' and Children. Special purchase of Silk Capes—New and choice designs in Blouses and Blousings, Feathers, Fiowers, Summer Hits and Bonnets, Pelisses, Tunics, Overalls, and Pinafores. Cream Silk Stripes and shot effects, light and dark, for Housings, Black and colored Serges, Sicilians and i Grenadines. OT The Dress stock is the stock of the place.. Embroidered Cashmere and Cotton Hose. Belts, Beltings and Belt Clasps in endless variety. Special makes in bead trimmings, guipures, etc.—The beat 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloves in Canterbury now offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and choice designs. 100 dozen fine Cambricand Fancy Handker- i chiefs—some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts. Ladies' Bowa and Ties, Fronts, Ribbons, and Frillings. One of the largest and choicest assortments of new Gossamers and Veilings. Gentleman's Ties, Scarves, Hats, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts in the latest styles* W. H.HOLLiER,' "THE COBNER"



DENTAL. NOTICE. Mr S. B. Seymour, J Mb 0. W. Seymour. -Tt/TESSRS SEYMOUR &.SON Surgeon Dentists, Chriatchurch, Have opened a branch of their business in Ashburton. Mr 0. "W. Seymour may be consulted at their rooms in Burnett Street, next J. T. Mitchell's Photographic Studio, and opposite the Club. II 30 ~WT H. SUTHERLAND,"" BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has removed from TancredJStreet, to the OLUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be sfot ab any time. Freßh Fish and Smoked Fish y Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY, 923



Seed Potatoes, CHAMPION—A very heavy cropper of firsfe-ci&as quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC—The best Potato for light land. LAPSTONE or VICTORIA KIDNEY from Orari—The Potato Growers there all use these for early market, being heavy yielders of beat quality. BATH KIDNEy-The general favorite. EARLY RUBY,. MAGNUM BONOM, 3NOWFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoea, beet quality, lowest prices. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price. ! J. THOMAS, HAVELQGK STREET.



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Alavnm NEVER fails any one in rildAUI" Mich a predicament. To tnfferera from Sick Headache, Djspepsia, Biliousness and Constipationub ia " A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxbm, and you will avoid a multitude or distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum ia the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have tciti- Jied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does i not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an ; appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, ftnd endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form, ! ALAXUM OTKES



Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Disszineas, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia^ Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and ail functional derangements of the system of nutrition. ' NOTE THIS WJEJLJL...— The whole system of a human being may be i ■perfectly sound, and yet through derange-' menfc or weakness the organs of the boay ] may perform cheir functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to seG the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of, these qualities alone the remedy would be ', worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After , the appetite is satisfied it acte directly on the atomuch, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper asaimila i tioa of the food; and where there is no j organic disease health must follow. This \ is common senee and cannot be gainsaid i Accept no substitute that may be recom-, ; mended to be "just as good.' It may be I better—for the dea/er—heo&wse of its better | profit, but in such an instance the.,dealer is not the one who needs help. * [ FROM ALL CHEMISTS &SSTORE- j KEEPERS, PBIC"S 2 S 6 D J



THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness ia .Benjamin Gum.







MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been soM, and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name: Spencer Vincent's Great Benjamin Gum Extract. PKICE Is £U Take »p other Remedy, bua insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10,1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir, —For some time pastf I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies foiled to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I prooared one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may. say that I hadn't an atom of faith in its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say in less than twelve hours I was wholly free from cough, JS, W. S*ARB, P. S.—Nearly three month* «inoe cough



.A FRFECTTestof Satisfied Customers can onJy be obtained by the Amount o Business Kecorded, and we hu.ve therefore decided to Present a ' DUNLOP BICYCLE (Lady's or Gentleman's) to the Person who Suppliesjius WITH A correct answer to the following conundrum:— HOW MANY MILES OF BICYCLE, HAVE BEEN SOLD BY US IN AUSTRALASIA DURING THE LAST THREE YEAKB FITTED WITH I DUNLOP TYEES The figure* have been made up by hi, and vouched FOR By our Accountant, and the list will be closed formally on 30th NOVEMBER* All letter! must be addressed to our Office marked " Dunlop Pazzle," and NOTHING Will be received after that date; but the number of gues«e» is only limited to the number of Coupona Hent in, which must be cut from The New Zealand Whtelman, published in Ghnstchurch, prioe one penny. Should none of the guesses prove absolutely correct, th nearest guess will be awarded the priw». Winner* name will be published ia Tht New Zealand Wheelman during December. Full particulars m«.v be obtained from— AUSTRAL CYCLE AGEHCY, Limited, 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON; COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTOHUROH, SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS,' ABHBURTON. i In all Paris of the World the NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE Is MOTH ER'S M ILK, and TH2S DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, MOT CONTAIN STARCH. CJOMTAIIVIS HO STARCH, BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. 9 M ELLIN'S FOOD lor infants and Invalids may be obtained of all Dealers throughout the World. • HEILIK'S FOOD WORKS, PIO/IH, LONDON, ENGLAND. THOS. E. KILWOKTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ABHBURTOK, TJNDERTArTE all k nda of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwrighfc'sLWork, General Engineering, Woodworking, !& Biacksmithing. KIL WORTH & SOJS, ASHBUtITON.



y?^ -v"'-"^ /::' VCH R./--7 13 B| m& m fur Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick tieadache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold i Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costivcness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose wilt, give xelikk in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and thO'j. Willie acknowledged to be "WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." y EEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females toco* nr) i ete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. 0 " r ' a "Weak Stomach; Impaired Diction; Disordered Liver they act like magic. A few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs: S*-,. Ptl ,Jv, ( , T ,i ¥lr ?«,. Muscular System ; restoring the long lost Complexion; bringing back the keen ed- , c m ? anneSh^anH avouslr.fr with the Rosebod of Health the wholb physical enkiigv of the ~mv .„?*_,.„«f tw q „,., " facts " admitted by thousands in all classes of society, aud one of the ha*l m- .. r Ch™trfi'.n S™,S und dobllitated is that Beeckam'n Pillt have the Largest Sale of any Patent J'WiWnein ift. ,mr/rf ISIII directions with each box. '" -«■««. cuu Prepared only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helena, Lancaehlr* Bna^and Sold everywhere, in Boxes, !)£d.,l». ljo.. aiir\ 2g. 9d. each. WHEAT. WHEAT. fTTE ARE PEOMPJT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MAKOT RATES, are sieo prepared to -Store Grair* on Farmers accoanfc in our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fnl slsod Cornsftcka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLIfT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUB MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, ANDREW ORR T S NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection o? Up-to-date Novelties in J_ MILLINKRY, French aud English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats md Sailors'; Dress Fabrics; a Most fcfeautiful Collection in Pink Robes and ill classes oic Plain and Fancy Goods ; MANTLES and OAPB3, the latest tyles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery,iiSunshadcs, ?rints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE COESET, ust Imported, in all sizes, (specially made.) GENTS" SUITS TO MEASURE from 15S- A Large Assortment of Gentlenien J8 Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the new shapes. ft Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style and make. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, &c. ANDREW ORR.



-J——^— , M ni liiMimnin, m,- in I,j n inn i rit MadMU^M**-** Business Notice. KOZIE TEA IS BEST. JOHN ORB & Co., Agents. ~~LOOK ~~ CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMBRS COAL. OUTPUT hH Trablad daring th« Iwt twelre months. IT IS USED BVBRTWHIRE. Thto Cos) m the B«it »od Chwpait Stwm wad Boaiehold Co*l in the mwktTt. '. UMd in the Woolltn Factory wad Cvitar bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICKS G. T. WPABK, MOUNT 80MBA8. LAZARUS'B SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPEOTACIiBS. 8el« sfent fot Aihbwton Dlatclat, S. S A fi " * JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. T AZARUS P«t«nt«l Syttom •bmrt XJ oomfort *nd oomet slghiw, Dont spoil yoor eyet, by udng h«dlf ftltog FRED. MAKEIO, ■gROKER ft COMMIBgION AGENT* Burrytown Fist Gold Mining Bhum b»4 Anoklud Gold Wining Bta«r« for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT^ND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Ar«d« P. JONAS" BEGS to Notify the Funun tod Botehen of Aahbnrton ud Sarrooad tng Diatrict that ha hu Optned op Botioaw id tha Premiaw adjoining Hranw t-d, Gr»ve«' St»bie* M » CMh Buy« of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, axd HORBB HAIR in Urge or MUftll quantities Office D»yt—Tokdats A»» SAtmaift



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