Merchants and business men are looking grave for news has come through that some 800 boats were attacked by brigands somewhere above Sankiang. Over 300 boats were captured and the loss is estimated at) something like $500,000. It is hoped that the goods betaine they have no use brigands might leave some of the
for them, but history records that these gentlemen usually destroy ihe things which they do not carry The young rice is looking first-rate and a short time ago the price of rice began to fall, but so many men and animals have been taken for military purposes that rice has gone up again.
Much green fruit is offered for sale on the streets and when the sellers are asked why they do not let the fruit. get ripe before plucking it) they immediately reply, "Tf I did, others would pick it for me." If is a common sight to see youths in their teens or young men. over 30 with bags and baskets filled with fruit that they have picked without waiting to ask by your leave.'? One: gardener inside this city has estimated his fruit losses at $190 for the present season.
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