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3t i' 4V i 4 . . THE Roseburg Plaindealer FablUhed Mondays and Thuidji. PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. H. H. BROOKES, Editor. MARY K. BROOKES, Proprietor Entered at the Post Office in Roseburg, Ore., as second class mail matter. Subscription $2.00 per Year. Advertising Rates on Application. ,Tho Editor of the Pla.1ndeii.ib has no inten tion of matins a false statement reflecting upon the life or character of an; person, officially or otherwise and any statement published in there colums will ixf cheerfully corrected if erroneous and brought to oar attention by the aggrieved Trty or parties. Our Intention is that every article published of a personal or polltlcat official naUre shall be news matter of general interest and for the welfare of the State a large. FEBRUARY 22 1904. Looks Like a World War. London, Feb. iy.4:3U p. m. Lloyd's this, afternoon are asking a premium of SO per cent against an outbreak of an'j Anglo-French srar yithin the next three months. This high rate is based .on the fact that ' France has not riven a formal dec laration of neutrality, beyond a vague statement by Delcasse. Also, that France allowed Kussia to use Jubutil, in the French colony at the head -of the Red Sea, as a base for the ren dezvous of the Russian fleet. This is decidedly contrary to the usage of other neutral powers, and the British foreign office is very uneasy regard ing the outlook, while the admirality is preparing for a quick mobilization incase - of. eventualities. In view of all this Great Britian , has practically' secured an option for the puf chase of five Chilian War ves . sels and is in. other ways active in putting herself on a great war basis, RUSSIA REFUSES TO RECEIVE AMERICAN CONSUL IN MANCHURIA. Count Cassini the Russian Ambas sador at Washington, has informed .Secretary Hay that Edwin V. Morgan who is on his way to Dalney, Man churia, will not be granted an exqua- turbythe Russian government. seems that the decision has been an ticipated by Secretary Hay and the President and now comes up the problem who exercises sovereign power over Manchuria, Russia -China? The United States has or treaty with China by which Dalney Mukden and AuTung are opened American trade and Consular Service The Russians now deny the right of . China to make the treaty but no ob jection was raised by Russia at the time the treaty was made, it seems that the transports awaiting orders at San Francisco and the squadron of warships recently sent to Chinese wa ters has in view the enforcement- of this government's treaty rights f Manchuria and Russia must now back down and out from the occupation of Manchuria or fight the .United States, for it is now clearly apparent that Hay's policy in the Far East and .. . especially the recent note addressed .to all the European powers is to considered that the contention of the v, . "United -States will be that Manchuria is Chinese territory, that China had perfect right and liberty to make trade treaty with the United States and that treaty the United States ,. -will stand by and enforce, and in -the . enforcement of that treaty Russia . wall be forced back into her own pos- . - ' - sessions in "Siberia. ? " "japan's Trust in Two Nations, t The steamer Lyra, of the Boston S,teamship Company, arrived SatuF "'' day morning from Yokohama after f $e roughest passage ever made by T- mtm n ner across tne racinc. The Bteam " pHip Datued with fierce hurricanes all ''"'the tfay. The Lyra brings the mos: aluaHle "cargo ever shipped from Ja '.'pah for America, consisting of articles "Tvior th&i'Japanese exhibit at the St. ;."ioufe -.Exposition, Including contribu- . tioris from- the Mikado's own private collection. icThe' :Lyra left just before the out- hreak-of war, but the feeling then was intense, immense crowds be- -""lueged the-military and naval offices, demanding enrollment. A grand pa rade of. the Imperial. Cavalry took v"jjiiitu,- uu uuo uiiii uiij yiuuuua a xu- jap-Tust Deiore the steamer leit and -.iras; -witnessed by hundreds of , thou- ' fsandsf 'people wild with enthusiasm. ; ' , Ah intense feeling against Russia prevailB in '.every class from the nobles - 'W thepolies, but the police actively suppress any-hostile demonstrations against Russia or Russians. On the other hand,-. British and Americans are looked upon as friends of the nation, While.the utmost secrecy was main--. taihed as to the disposition or move ment of troops or naval vessels, it could be seen that not a moment was ; being lost in the preparations. Big .guns were to be seen in transport by rail every day. No one seemed to ' 'doubt for a moment that the country would be at the Russians from the first. For many weeks previous to the sailing of the Lyra, the Japanese naval vessels had been at target practice. It is now claimed that Russia has 5000,000 troop's; in Manchjrja. SecretaryHay-is disposed to re quest an explanation from Russia if the fact is determined that Russia is etaining American vessels in Chinese ports and preventing Consul Miller 'rom protecting Japanese interests in NiuChwang. He is much dissatis fied with the indications of irritation felt by the Russian government at the attitude of the United States and the preparations being made for re taliation. No instructions have been sent Admiral Evans, the intention being to await the report on his in- uiry now under way. If it is proven that American ships are being pre- ented from leaving Manchurian ports, Secretary Hay will carry out his intention of addressing some Dointed inauiries to the St. Peters burg government. In answer to a communication from William C Dodee. inquirinc into the reported existence of slavery in the Jolo Islands and enclosing newspaper chopines alleeinc that Americans were the slave dealers, Secretary Taft has 'written the following letter. The statement with respect to slav ery in the Philippines is an outrage ous lie. There are no Americans en gaged irf the slave trade at all. There has been in the past some kidnaping by the Moros of the hill tribes, but has.been suppressed, and there is lit tle of it now. For the past five days Viceroy Alex- ieff has been lost, dtrayed or stolen from Port Arthur. He has been mis sing ever since he shot down the younc lieutenant in cold blood be cause the Japanese destroyed the Russian fleet. Such scenes as these give Americans a fair opportunity to judge of the true Russian spirit From all reports obtainable it ap pears that Port Arthur is to be va catedby the Russian forces. This will place the Japs at a disadvantage as all the fighting would have to be done on land, and the Russians would retreat to catch the Jap3 in a trap and overwhelm them with numbers, Lieutenant Macrae and six privates of the constabulary have been killed by a Bolo rush of 500 fanatics, while patroling the east coast of the Island of Samar. Private Salamon, of the Fourteenth Cavalry, stationed at Jolo has also been killed by bolomen. A telegram from Port Arthur an nounces that the Japanese have cap tured Kamschatka steamers Koli and Bobrik. No particulars are given as to where the capture occurred but it is stated that they carried val uable cargo. And now it is reported that the gunners from the Spanish ships sun' in Manila Bay are behind the Russian guns. Such a report is not hard to believe when the markmanship of the gunners is taken into consideration. The Portland wollen mills at Sel wood burned to the ground on Thurs day afternoon. Loss $150,000, in surance $100,000. One hundred and fifty employees are out of employment it is .feared permanent. J. P. Morgan was summoned as juror in New York. He did not at tend except by his lawyer and was fined-five dollars for contempt court. The reverend gentlemen who re cently turned a church into a bum hole are hard at work trying to ex plain away language and actions the cess pool cult wnen tne cars away tne mice can play" There is a first class up rising brewing in the Balkan States of Europe. The Portland Telegram editorial announces that the White House in a sad state of repair." Wonder who butchered the job? - Japan will be able to exhibit at St Louis in the space vacated by Russia models of the victorious and vanquish ed fleets. -General Reyes is now in Paris try ing to stir up .a fuss on the closed Panama incident Drama at Winston. Tho drama "Rio Grande" will bo played at Winston's hall, Winston, March 5, 1901, The cast of characters includes the following: Forest Fraley, Peto McNabb, W O Winston, Sherman McBee, Earl Agee, Clarence Leonard, Mrs. R Green, Mrs. Gertrude Hampton, Misses Mattie and Ruth Winston. The play will bo followed by a Chinese Cake walk which will close tho evening's entertainment Every one is cordially invited to come Admission 25 cents. Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Tho efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in the relief of rheumatism is be ing demonstrated daily. Parker Trip lets of Grigsby, Va., Bays that Cham berlain,s Pain Balm gave him perfect relief from rheumatism in the back when everything else failed, and ho would not be without it. For salo by A. C. Marsters & Co, BOTH KICK THE UNDER DOQ. Ab an instance of the unanimity of great minds in many channels of thought it is a notablo fact that tho edi tor of the Oregonian nnd tho king of Ko rea pursue the eamo policy in regard to taking sides in a quarrel. In the Jap-Russ quarrel both of these mon strongly favored tho boastful Rubs, who certainly mado a biggor showing on paper than did the'Japs, who had no time to boast, being otherwise engaged. Now wo have thorn both, rather cau tiously it is true (Russia may win some battles yet), favoring .lapan, and ngree iug that they were not so small as thoy looked nor eo yellow as thoy were paint- iioth king and newspaper arc equally well prepared to hedge at the lightest indication of defeat overtaking the Japs, and both would loudly declare to tho world that they "know it all tho time." To extol the upper and freely kick tho under dog in the tight is an old custom the Oregonian. 'Ihe kaleidoscopic suddenness with which it has changed Us opinion of politicians and o'.her peo ple is calculated to make the ordinary person gasp for breath and wonder, when he compares yesterday's Oregon ian with today's, if it "really isn't some dreadful mistake." it is a curious spectacle, and not an edifying one, to see the mental gymnas tics and gyrations which aro the out come of a total lack of courage and prin ciple. Inconsistency is quite compati bio with principle, but the inconsistency which sees good in a man only when he is successful, and hastens to "expose ids corrupt methods" only when he is crushed, has nothing whatever to do with principle. Portland Journal. Brother Jackson forgets that the pro-Russian slush fund has played out and also that Brother Scott is a hot foot candidate for Panama Cana1 Commissionership honors. More Tar and Feathers. Two Free Methodist preachers at Mulino were ordered to shut up the revival meeting or tar and feathers would be admimV?rv-'. Tbtv shook off the dust of th-;r .noes as with hurried steps they ift the town. when tar and feathers are used on preachers of any faith or religion, be it good or bad, like lynch law, no body knows where it will end. OUR STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IS NOT LIMITED TO OUR PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT Those who buy 5 ceuts worth of salts or a dimes worth of camphor have the assurance that they are getting the purest and best that can be produced. COURTESY TO CUSTOMERS Is not limited to those who make large purchases. It is a genuine pleasure for us to serve each and all who favor us with their patronage. FULLERTON & RICHARDSON REGISTERED NEAR DEPOT Ambassadors Leave London. Losdo.v, Feb. 20. Count Benckendorl, the Russian Ambassador, left London today for St. Petersburg. Tho after noon papers made a sensation out of his departure, connecting it with rumors that the Czar was displeased with bis Ambassadors at Washington and Lou don and with his Minister at Tokio owing to the recent turn of events, and- out of baseless rumors of threatening European trouble. Tho Russian Embassy said positively that Count Benckendorff had gone Jo St. Petersburg for three days to bid farewell to his son, who is going to the Far East with his regiment. The Embassy added the Ambassador's jour ney was in no way connected with bis position as Amboseador. Tho. Fqreigti Office confirms this. The French Ambassador, M. Cambon left London today for a wcek.-end visit to Paris, as he frequently does. The German Ambassador, Count .Von, M et- ternich, is also ab-ient on a. week-end visit. No significance is attached to tho- absence of theso Ambassadors from London. The ahove dispatch is very signifi cant, as it clearly indicates that Rus aia, uermany ana ranee have a se cret understanding ar.d that the Am bassadors have been summoned by their respective'home governments to consult on vital matters which the various governments wero afraid to transmit by writing, secret courier or by telegraph. From all appearances, the three greatest powers of Europe hope to form a combination to crush England and Japan, and with Eng land crushed the Monroe doctrine would be only as strong as the United States navy is strong. It is a well known theory in Europe that tho closer the Anglo-Saxon races speak ing the English language are drawn together, the closer must the mongrel nations of Europe draw together to offset a possible Anglo-American alli ance. Basket Ball Tour. The R. If. S. girls' basket hull team returned last Saturday ovenini; from their tour of-the Willaraotto volley.-. ThQ.teani was victorious in but ono of tho threo gnmcs played, but mado a showing, however, of which tho Roseburg High school may bo justly proud. The first gamo was at Lebanon, where a very fast and clean gamo was played in tho ar mory at that place, resulting in a scoro of 7 to 4 in favor of the Roaoburg girls. After tho game a banquet was tendered tho members of tho team, at tho I. O. F. hall.- From thoro tho team pro ceeded to Monmouth, where tho local team was greatly outclassed by the "magnitude" of the players of tho Nor mal school at that placo and met their lefeat to tho tune of 13 to 1. Undaunt ed, the team next proceeded to Salem, where thoy played the Willaraotto uni versity girls tho closest gamo that they have been played this year, the score being 4 to 3 in favor of the Salem maid ens. Alter tne game, a reception was given tho team ut tho V. U. dormitory, whore pit, flinch and other games wero played until a Into hour, when all dispersed. Tho local team aro loud in their praises of the Lebanon and Salem teams and cannot tay enough abrul tho hos pitality and kind treatment accorded them by theso teams, and should occa sion offer, the R. II. 8. girls hopo to bo able to meet either Eoon again in our own city and do what they can toward reciprocating their kindness. The following account of tho gamo at Salem is from the Statesman : In a fast, clean and exciting game of basket ball the Willamette University girls last night defeated the girls from tho Roseburg High School by a scoro of to 3. Tho gamo was remarkably clean throughout aud was easily the. nicest girls' game ever played in Salem. The Roseburg girls aro a charming lot of young ladies and have completely won tho hearts of tho 'Varsity girls. It is needless to say what happened to tho boys. There were no particular stars in either team, but each ouo played her position Hell and was in the game from start to nnish. Both teams were a Utile weak at throwing fouls ; Roseburg scor ing ono out of a possible six, and Wil lamette mado four (utile attempts. After the gamo the visitors wero given a reception bv Miss McDonald, dean of tho ladies' hall, and a very enjoyable social time was indulged in for a couple of hours, which passed only too rapidly Bis Land Slide. A big land slide came in on tho South ern l'acifi: track Saturday afternoon DRUGGISTS ROSEBURC, ORE just this side of Dillard, on Roberts Hill, which held up tho passage of trains until after midnight List .night A steam, shovel crow arrived yesterday morning and begun the work j-emoving it, but as fast as the track was. cleared more debris would'comc in from . above. The southbound trains were held Roseburg and the northbound at Riddle and Glendale. The rainfall of the past two weeks has been very great and whole mountain sides are on Uio verge of letting go their primeval holds and pursuing a downward course. The rains still continue and it is only reasonable to believe that there will bo more trouble of the nature of tho abovo. Cow Creek in the south end of tho countv Jias been very huh, but the greater por tion- of the snows have melted, out of the mountains, so that the high water danger is not great. , ELKS ENTERTAIN TONIQIIT. Preparations for Occasion of Much Joy in Honor of Ladies. , . Tho annual Elks Ladies' Social Roseburg Lodge No 320, will bo held the Odd Fellows' Hall tonight. Exten sivo preparations havo been mado and tho Elks will no doubt sustain their rep utation of giving the most charming en leriainments in tho city, the program follows : Exposition March IDrchestra Welcome Exalted Ruler F B Waite Brian Boru Orchest "0 Tell us, Merry Birds" Audrey Bridges, Wm Van Louwen "Pretty as a Picture" Orchestra "Thou Art an ngcl" Al Veatch "Southern Melodies" Orchestra Soprano Solo Mrs A T 8teiner SOCIAL SESSION The company will then repair to tho lower story where tho farco comedy, "Dearest Mamma," will bo presented on tho opera house Btage by local talent. Tho cast includes: Mary Kouncelor Urookes, Kathryn Fnllerlon, Gpjlrudo Rust, Nelson Osmuudson, Earl C Gad- dis, L A Banctuary, Warren Mc Wil liams. Tho banquet will follow tho stage pro duction. During tho courccs tho follow ing toasts will bo given. 'Our Order" Goo M Brown "Our Guests, tho Ladies Judgo J W Hamilton Response .., Mrs A C Marslors "Our Own Great Washington" Judge Fullerton., ATTEMPTED .ttOLDUIV Oeorgo W. Noah Has a Close on His Life. Call An attempt was mado last Thursday night between ten and eleven o'clock to hold up Georgo W. Noah, proprietor of tho Grand Central cigar store, whilo ho was on his way homo from his placo of business. A thug laid in wait bohind tho small Bpring house at tho corner of tho County Court yard and without warning hurled a 2)4 pound bouldor at his head, which just grazed tho sido of his face. Robbery is supposed to have been tho motive. Had the deadly misslo struck tho intended mark there is every probability that Mr. Noah would have been killed instantly. In speaking of tho affair Mr. Noah said: "I had closed up my store as usu al and was on my way home. I did not have more than a dollar in nickels in my pocket as I had sent my money home, by my wife. I have been carrying a re volver with mo at night since tho holdup artists have been operating about Rose burg and was walking along with my hand on tho holt and was particularly t. T x t .1 . wuitiuug oui tor tins corner wiucn is the best placo in tho wliolo town for such a piece of work as was attempted on me. The first thing I saw was tho arm of tho man making the throw and I felt the brush of tho boulder past my cheek. I dodged of cOureo and was tartled and ran about fifteen steps bo- fore I could collect myself. When I stopped on the walk and pulled out my revolver and walked lowly back toward tho place of my as sailant's concealment, trying my beat to get siht of him. I thought to myself, I am after you now Mister, and if I get sight of you I will work on you to the best of my ability.' I could not make out any form, and after thinking it over concluded that hid as ho was ho had the advantage ol me while 1 was cruising around, so walked away backwards. I afterwards stopped and watched and saw some perton come up toward the light going up town. Whether it was tho holdup man or not I do not know.," It felt to me all the timo as though hal my head had been torn off, and I kept rubbing my face and looking at my hand to see if there was any blood, and was not fully convinced that I bad not been injured until I got to a light and mirror. "Shortly after I had got to bed-and somewhat recovered from my nervous ness I heard some ono scream very loud' ly, and I said to ray wife that the thug had got some one else, and wanted to go out and bunt for him, but she would not let me go. W. A. Burr and other residents in that part of town also heard ttie scream, but nothing more has ever been heard from it. "It w.is so dark that I could not tell anything about the man only that be was dressed in dark clothes and wore a hat. He appeared to me to bo a little above the average height, lie looked as big as an elephant to me. I have made up my mind that if the man who made the attempt is a local character I can lay my band on him, but of courte can make no move until I am sure. "I do not know of anyone who has sufficient grudge against me to attempt to kill me, and believe that his only motive was to rob." Tho boulder was picked up next morn ing from where it had embedded itself in the mnd of the roadway, and Mr. Noah now keeps it as a souvenir of a narrow escape from death. The holdup man was not over eight feet from the intended victim when he let drive. Foot marks in tho soft ground at the corner showed that his foot bad slipped in the act of throwing and that fie had stood there for some time," as tho leaves were all tramped down. Latest War News. St. Petersburg, Feb. 21 A dis patch from Port Arthur today says the first land encounter occurred yes terday. A picket of Cossacks at tacked a small detachment of Japa nese troops on Corean territorry. The Cossacks captured somo Japanese prisoners, on whom they found maps and papers. The collision was presumably be tween reconnoitering parties. A gen eral engagement is not anticipated immediately. A special Port Arthur dispatch says the Japanese fleet was observed February 18 cruising off that port. Reports from Northern Corea say the Coreans are showing a decidedly friendly attitude to the Russians. ihe Manchurian Kauroad is con veying troops without difficulty to the various points of concentration. Native reports say that the Chinese pirates, since the outbreak of hostili ties, nave been displaying much activity in Eastern Asiatic waters a3 to almost paralyze the coasting trade New York, Feb. 21 The Ameri can prints the following cablo from its London correspondent: A dispatch from Tokio today says "Cannonading was heard this morn ing off Mihonoaeki, north of Shimane Peninsula. . Three uniaentinea warships ap peared off Okuriji and Kutogori to day apparently searching for a cable. "Tho steamship Tamagawa Maru, which has arrived at Shimoneseki, re ports that she was followed seven miles off Fusan by four Russian war ships and that the chase was aban doned near Tsushima." New York, Feb. 21 The Tientsin correspondent of tho World cables as follows: " ''So great is tho dangor that the Manchurian Railway will be cut by Japanese spies or roving bands of Manchurians, that the Russians aro paying Manchurian brigands a heavy sum por month to guard the aailway." Get your abstracts ot title from J. D. Hamilton.' Ho has the only comploto set of abst met hooks in thecounty. tf CORNERSTONE, LAID. Under flasonlc Auspices High School Building Dedicated. Under the auspicos of tho Masonic Ordor tho cornerstone of tho now Rose burg Public High School was laid this afternoon. Grand Master Mason 8. M. Yoran, of Eugene will officiate for tho Ordor, and State Superintendent J. H. Ackerman was to havo spokon. Owing to tho inclemency of tho wea'her tlio speech was not delivered, as ar ranged on tho program. During tho exercises rain fell in torrents and spoiled what would otherwise have been an in teresting and enjoyable ceremony. An effort was made to get Governor Geo. E. Chamberlain to attend ami speak but owing to a previous engage ment he was unablo to do so. The order of the day follows: Masons assembled at their hall at 1 p, m. School children wore formed in prr& sion on Washington street at 1 :30. March to High school grounds, head ed by Roseburg band. Song by double quartette. Invocation by Rev. S. A. Douglas. Sealing of box and laying of the cor-, nerstone by Grand Master Mason S. M. Yoran, of Eugene. Benediction by Rev. S. A. Douglas. Return march of procession. Tho weather for such an occasion is most unpropitious and heavy rains will very greatly interfere with the pleasure of the event. ! A copper box of the dimensions of ' 3x3x7 inches was filled with articles ! and placed in the vault of the corner stone. Among the contents are: Boater of Reno post, (i. A- R . No. 29, ' Department of Oregon. Roster of Laurel Lodge No. 13, A. F. : & A. M. ! Report card of each pupil having high- est standing in several rooms. Monthly report of Principal of Public : School. Membership roll of school officers of District No 4, including name of F. B. Hamlin, county superintendent. Daily Roseburg Review of Februarv 20. Semi-Weekly Review of Thursday, February IS. Semi-Weekly PtiixDnAixa of Februa ry IB. Myrtle Creek Mailings. Mrs. G. M. Bassett, of Drain, is the guest of Hattie Dement. Verda Hughes went to Roseburg last ' Saturday, to take a position offered her at the McClallen House. i Hiram Gallop went to Roseburi: last ' Saturday and made final proof in sup port of claim. His witnesses were WilJ . Gallop and Jeff Wiley. j E. C. Jackson is again clerking in N. , Selig's store. Last fall ho was called tof Missouri on account of a brothers ill ness. He will move his familv from i Riddle as soon as he can get a house here to rent. , Jeff Hunsakcr and family have return ( ed home from fcalt Lake City where Jeff went expecting to be in the employ of the Union Pacific, but he was disap pointed. He found conditions worse there than here. The mill has shut down for sure, and a sad gloom, fringed with a bright trim- ' mmg of skepticism, pervade the busi-! ! ness and financial world in and around ! i Myrtle Creek. Mr. Johnson, wh i is the j promoter of the lumber manufacturing business here, in an inteniew with Tie Mail reporter, a!d that his company has failed to carry out the original plans of the enterprise, for reasons that have been given heretofore, but that the com-, pany is on strong financial basis, and J perfectly solvent. About fifty men have j oecn lurovrn oui oi employment and a monthly pay roll of 4,000 is off the! trolly. The company will employ only i enough men to run its drying plant. Robert Johnson will look out for the company's interests up the creek during the shut down. And Miss Minnie John son, secretary of the company, and Curtis Johnson will have charge of the business end while W. P. Johnson is away in the east. Jubilee Singers. It never makes any difference what the weather is, people always go in bat talions to listen to the sweet, wild, slave songs of tho South, and the pieces the best known and the oldest, such as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Gideon's Band," "Xeep me from Sinking Down, aud "I'm Rolling Through an Unfriend-' ly World," are the ones which provoke J the loudest and longest applause, for they touch the hearts of the listeners, j who seem to catch the enthusiasm and j excitement of the wild rhapsody, and to forget everything else. For a moment! everything is Bhut out from the mental vision except tho picture of rice and cot ton fields and the dusky nation in their humble cabins singing tho songs which are now the property of tho world. Tho Jubilee Singers will crtertain the citizens of Roseburg in tho Opera House Feb. 25. The Best In the West. Our 1904, 100 Pago Catalog and Seed Planter's Guide is by far tho finest and most comploto catalog wo ever issued It has been carefully re-written, con tains over four hundred illustrations and is brimful of reliable and valuable information. Fifty-five jwges nro de voted tO the BEST VEQETADLK, FLOWER. FAKll AND FIKIJ) SKSDS for this COSSt, twelve pages to tkees, uosiB and flower ing plants, four pages to BGB SOri'.lKS, ton p.lgeS tO I.S'CUBATOKS I1COODRRS, DONE cotters and pocltuv surrLiEs, fourteen pages to srRAY pojirs, fektiuzmis, oar- den AND FARM TOOLS, etc. OtC Tho above editiou of catalogs cost over t5,000. You get a copy freo by writing. Ask for book No. 173. 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