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KILLED His FATHER.-A young man named
Hutchinson, residing In Independence town
with his father on Thursday last about some
work he was doing, and picking up a large stone
crushed In his skull, killing him instantly. The
young man was arrested, and claims to have
committed the act in elf-defence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

A SHERIFF SENTENCED.-G. A. Williams.
sheriff of kfttanning, Pa, convicted of perjury
ard using money for election purposes, mas
the penitentiarY and to nav q fine of ss0a -
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STRAW BA1L.-George W. Flowers alias Frank
j. watson, arrested in New York last week for
the case OF NJ. Frank Paige, pleaded guilty in
the latter city yesterday, and was remanded
1or sentence. Paige was again indicted for de-
llau1lng his creditors of S22, 500, and held in
$50, coo bail. --A
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THE DEBT OF MEMPHIs.-An argument on
general creditors bills representing Memphis
Cenn) city bonds to the amount OF S2,5o0,000
was heard by Judge Baxter. of the United States
district court, at Memphis, yesterday. The
Judge announced his determination to appoint
q receiver to-day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

ASoUTu CAROLINA COLORED REPUBLICAN, CoS-
YICTED--At Sumter. :. C., yesterday, Sam
Lee, The COlOled republican leader recently ap-
pointed postmaster at that place, was tried and
found guilty Of official misconduct while Judge
OF plol ate lee could not be found, but was
repIt Sentcd by counsel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

MR. FAYETTE MCMULLIN has Withdrawn his
contest OF Col. Ricbmond's seat I'm Congress
from the ninth district Of Virginia, and an
bCurces himself AS candidate for the Forty
seventh congress- and invites COL Richmond to
oppose him. ~
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SICKNESS IN THE SOUTH.-The southern cores
poDdentS OF the COurief-Journal report there is
no yellow fever In the south, although some sort
OF sickness seems to have been caused by the
disinterment Of bodies Of persons who died of
yellow lever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

BREACH OF PROMIsB.-H. s. Goodrich, the
well-known inventor and turfman, has been
sued at Chicago by Miss Sarah Forbes for
breach of PROMISE claiming $4,000 damsges.
The prosecuted man pronounceS the suit a
blackmailtpg scheme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

lHE NEW YORK ANNUAL CHARITY BALL came
on @ II that city last night, in the Academy ot
@Music, @ Which was thronged with richly dressed
arthur Leary orened the ball, with Mrs. Ed
Ma1d @ oooIer, wife OF the mayor. Up to mid
nlght over $4,000 was netted by the entertais-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

he AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE sent to the Paris
exposition by the Reading Railroad Company
mas created sensation in Switzerland from its
great power and fuel-saving qualities
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HORRIBLE FAMILY TRAGEDY-G. f. Sim
mons. of Troy, NC, crazed by the elopement OF
ms Wlfe, poisoned his three children and cut
his own throat yesterday. The children viii
recover but Simmons will probably die.
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DISAPPEARANCE OF A DEFAULTER-James G
Parton, the defaulting book -keepero of the West
chester County (N.l) bank, has mySteriOuSly
Whereabouts.
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Escape of six Prisoners.

LEBANON, PA. Feb l1.-At an eaTly hour this
morning SIX prisoners escaped from the county
prison, cutting hole through the ceiling
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CASE OF BREACH OF PRoMIsE.-Among the
assignments for trial I'm the SUPERIOR couTt TO-
DAY Is that Of Mrs. Ann ONeill against Philip
Brogan for breach Of promise of marriage. The
pialnti11 Is lady past her first youth, but wen
preserved and comely, the defendant a success
iul hackman Of fifty or more years of age The
pair. 1t is stated, were regularly engaged to be
married, and appeared some months ago before
ReV. Father SartOriS, then assistant pastor OF
St Joseph'S church, to be made man and wife,
when IL was discovered that Brogan had not
provided license nor had there been any dis
banns. The priest, therefore, refused to per-
folm the ceremony and the couple retired.
Since that time the defendant has shown no
disposition to complete his preparations or to
fulfil his promises to the lady. and hence the
suit. George Ii. Williams is for the plaintiff:
"m.J OBrien for defendant.-[Ba Bait. Anseri-
can l1fh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

" In Florida the corn Is a foot high and the
people are eating young cabbages and green
The widow OF Senator Wade has be,u
gradually falling In health since the death OF
ner husband, and is now very III. She is m "a
than s0years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

THE SENTENCE OF the Tth ward election boarT
In P1ttsburg, Pa, convicted OF ballot box stun
ing, mas been withheld until after motion for
new trial has been disposed Of
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KILLED HIS STEPMoTHER.-Thomas Hallisey.
aged II years, has been sentenced In New York
TO thirty days imprisonment i'm the CITY iail for
killing his stepmOther, Bridget Hallisey. whom
he stabbed with knife while in passion.
THE VANDERBILT SUIT-Tke trial of the siIiI
of Cornelius j. Vanderbilt against VIM. III. van
deIbilt. in New York. for 81 Coo co., has been set
down for the first Monday In April, before a
Struck ilIry
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A British Cabinet Counc;s.

LONDON, Feb. 11.-Summonses were issued
InlS morning for Cabinet council 10 be held at
Zoclock this afternoon, to deliberate on the
feVeIseS to the British troops In Zululand. ON
cial telegramS announcing the defeat were re
ceved at the Colonial Office at l2:3J O'Clock this
morning; They substantially confirm the de-
patches. The news OF the defeat caused a SEN
saton throughout London. The demand for
newspapers at all the suburban stations was
greater than since the outbreak OF the Franco
German war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

INV hoHk. heb 1.-THE police have made
Manhattan Bank robbery The prisoner IA
"oi W u g, N q hr was taken into - adv last
LIAht; lie i thought 10 ht The burglar who
, ntt tlF i'li'hman In the hall on the mornlng OF
the robbery. ard who told him me tanifnr,s
fsmllN Was out az town. Three wirucSSes. n IS
SAID. can testify to his identity De,rlopments
taolng 10 The arrest OF otherSot the gang are
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The British Losses Heayy.

LONDON, Feb. 11.-Lord Chelmsford the COM
maEder OF the expedition. sets down the British
loss at 80 officers and about 500 non-commiS-
stoned officers, rank and file, OF the imperial
troops, and 30 nom commissioned officers, rank
ara ME, or the colonial troops A court OF in
gaTdlng this unfortunate affair." It would seem
that troops were ent1ced away from their camp
as Sactlon took place mile and a-quarter out
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NEy YORK NOTES.

MN York. Feb 1.-THE funeral of Thomas
.Vsu, tCS Ce hlliionaire. whose marriage with Mrs
HICKS caused such sensation some time -aco
iva p!"cr thlS morning at University Place
Ms L0id Was In deep mourning aud exhibited
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Q hc Nandcth,Ii Niu Cn.a

ih w NaH1't wv VIII case TO-DAY. OhierttO0
waS made io recalling of Mr.. r. n. Waorsf or
ole II Tie sLh>ciihing witnesses to The codir,l
nut af;'r alt tGmeut his evidence was admitted'
ie teSi lied that when the codicil Was eNecnie,,
the Col modorc vas in perfect mental condi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

GOV. HAMPTON.-It is said that it Is probable
that another amputation Of the leg-bone will
be necessary In Gov. Hampton's case. as the
over In its present condition. The Governor
says he suffers more from the old bullet wound
i n his hip than from the amputation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

CONFERENCE.-The Senate in executive
session yesterday confirmed the following nomi-
nations: Collectors Of customs, James A. Hall.
for the district of Marlborough, Me: j. Sar-
gent, for the district of Kennebeck, Me; bosh
IeappOinted
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fP MATHEY ChYLUS' CAPSULES
Nv Used Ter over 25 years with great success by
the physicians of Paris New York and London, and
superior all others for the prompt cure of S
cf diseases, recent or of long standing.
Prepared By CLIN b CO.. Paris. Sold every
Ehere oCt39t, ,thSssly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

The POTTER COMMITTEE.-lt is the purpose Of
the democratic members of the Potter investi
eating committee to conclude the Investigation
thls week, so as to give time for the preparation
OF reports on each side
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THE NAVY APPROPRIATION BILL-The COM
mittee of conference on the navy appropriation
bill agreed upon report yesterday afternoon
The amount Of difference between the two
houses was SS50ce. The Senate surrendered
S5.otc, ard the disagreement was thus compro-
nj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

SENATOR SHIELDS, of Missouri, drew his pay
and mleage-some sleO-on Saturday and laid
it on his desk. leaving it there when he left the
chamber. The money was cared for by q page
who took charge OF it until the owner turned
up. The Senator did not know of his loss until
his attention was called to 1t, and then he was
LOT Ii to believe it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

EIoTED WITH A CoLoRED WoMAN-The Alex
andrla Gaztte Of yesterday says: 'The neigh
boihoCd Of Piscataway is in a feverish state OF
excitement over large morsel Of scandal II
Is said that VIM. Hardy. young man or excel
lent fanily and previous good character, has
run off viii cOlOred woman. the wife OF VIM
Galn ner, Well known in that vicinity, and thei'
whereabouts have not been discovered Mucn
indignation is felt by the people,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

MORE LAwLESSNESS IN KESTUCEY-A dis
patch to the Louisville Courier-.Jouraa! from
Lebanon. Ky, dated February S, says: AThe
state OF affairs in Green county, growing out OF
The collection OF the Cumberland and Ohio rail
ROAD tax, Is growing worse. The tax collectors
barn has been burned and his life threatened.
ard reign CT terror begun. The governor will
be called unnn for assistance y
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THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and GOSSIP,

TIE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Hayes VIII hold a
public reception this evening from Sto 10 O'Clock.
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Fighting tae Plague.

ct fkTERsBURG, Feb. 11.-Gen. Levi NaliI;oN
EueeIhor general of the plague stricken dis
ILL. @ mas summoned the governors of the gov
e1nmeDtS OF AStrachan. Salnara ana Sarato1 -
1IaritZln. and proposed TO them that all the old
paper money now circulating be exchanged for
Lew through the haWa Nolga bank. and de
SlloSed. The attention OF the medical authorI-
UeS Is now concentrated on SeliTreno ana tho
ne!GhhOring districts fnhahifnd nY Ihn x hirrir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

IT is RUMORED that Senator Wallace Is to be
made chairman of the national democrats
committee, to succeed Senator Barnum.
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WHITE HOUSE CALLERS.-Senat0r Kellogg,
Representatives Shelley. Burchard Brewer,
Ieley, liardeDbergh and HaTmer. and others
called on the President to-day Representative
HaTier and Representative Hardenbergh were
accom- anled 10y gentlemen who urged the aD-
nf 1niment OF candidates for the circuit ind re-
slip IN pennsylvania il place OF Judge Cadwdl-
LAGER, deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internal rev.
ue, s154, ,63l. .2S; customs, s+33, ,25112.
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A KENTUCKY POSTMASTER writes to the Post
Office department that in forwarding funds for
the last quarter he sent all that he had re-
ceived and neglected to withhold what was
due him for compensation. The total amount
forwarded was 81 cents. OF which 5S belongs 10
him as salary. The department Will invesit-
gate tie matter, and, II the case is as repre-
sented. Will not insist that the postmaster siAil
suffer for his careleSsneSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

THE New SENATOR FROM LorIsI,N.-Ue
STANDS to-day the foremost jew In our country
and his cOreligionStS can feel assured that not
Only VIII no stain ever attach To him. but that
Wherever are found purity of official life, ster-
ling integrity, and spotleSS private character
there will also be found the name of Hon. b. F.
Jonas. OF Louisiana. AS a matter of interest 70
tEe ladieS. we might add that what Mr.. Jonas
viii be in the council OF the nation his beautiful
Wl!e VII be in its social circles. Endowed by
nature with superior intellect. She is as
charming IN manner as she is lovely in form
and feature. We congratulate the Jewish De )
pie in the good fortune OF having two such
worthy representatives at the seat OF govern
melt Cincinnati IsrGe!jte.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

CAUCUS or REPUBiICAS SENATOR'S was held
TINS morning 10 discuss the order Of business II
The senate, and to decide upon a plan OF actiOa
III relation to the legislative. executive and iI-
Giciai appropriation bill. proposed in the House
10 repeal the lest oath laws and abolish super
Vls0Is Of elections and deputy marSAalS Sena-
lois VINO were present refused TO give particu-
lars CT the caucus. but say that the Ieaisl,tion
proposed by the democrats was discussed and
II was agreed TO resist tie passage OF any legfs-
latlCn on Tie appropriation bills which is not
geimaln to the subject matter thereof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

1T HAS REEN DECIDED at the P. O. department
that the Citiz6n Soldier and National Tribune
published in this city by claim agents, are to be
denied admittance to the mails at the rates of
hostage charged for regular publications with
permanent subscription list, on the ground that
they are merely advertising circulars of the
bush eSS Of their publishers. The decision has
agents.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS to the four per cent. loan To-
lay amounted to s., 500. 400.
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kilograms to The Star.
A ZULU VICTORY.
A British Defeat in Africa.
Their Losses Heavy.
FIGHTING THE PLAGUE.
AMNESTY IN FRANCE.
EkGlAND'S CATTLE EMBARGO.
FIGHTING THE PLAGUE.
AMNESTY IN FRANCE.
EkGLAND'S CATTLE EMBARGO.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
4 Spanish Demand.

MADRID, Feb lion reCeipt of official 70
ports from Querto Platte. the spanish govern
ment VIII, il necessary. dispatch a raan7of-war
10 san domingo TO exact heavy indemnity for
the lamllleS or the Two generals taken from a
spanish steamer and shot by the san Domingo
autnorltieS and satisfaction 10 the Spanish nag
! lie Spanish government has purchased all the
private rights I'm Cabreraone of the BaleaIr =
Islands in the Mediterranean They intend 10
eslaol:sh there penitentiary and an agricul-
tuTal colony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

A MEETING Of the sub committee of the Senate
committee On commerce will be held tonight.
to hear persons interested In the Reagan inter
state commerce bill. The chances for the pas
sage of this bill st tie present session are very
slim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

MASKED BURGLARS IN OHTo.-At Dayton the
mouse or farmer named Daniel Franz was
broken into last SATURDAY. night by masked ron
belS, who bound the family and by threats of
forced Franz wife 10 reveal where the
money, amounting to $500 in cash and S25.0lO in
notes ard bonds, was concealed In the house
Tie robbers made their { cape with the booty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-11

Is 1T CIPHER DIsPATCn?-Thp following was
found enclosed in one OF the bids for mail ser
vice in The northwest that are now being opened
by Messrs. French and Morton. at the T. O. de-
naltment- 1t Is respectfully referred to the
Potter committee:
H. {. Chamberlin- Dept. p. Vi. Rollin H. Phil
npS. +: NJ. AusterlitZ, Mica. Geo. \. Reynolds
i. NJ. Eelmont. (kent c0GntYl Nich.r
Tie signatures are apparently in the hand
Whiting OF tie sigrerS. These cipher coinmn-
mcailons seem to grdvitate naturally towards
tie 7. q. Il.
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Ino District in Congress.
TIE IrINsC pyvf

A delegation Of business men Of the CITY were
at the capitol to-day to be heard with refer
erce to the new license bill for the District,
penang before the House District committee
oNllg 10 the absence OF Gen. Clatiin in MaSSa-
c~nus ~ ~setts Ihe hearing was postponed until his
return. iney propose amendments to prevent
commercial brokers ard auctioneers from farm
Ing out their licenses for the benefit OF outside
parties and lnterlopers who infeSt this District.
ana M m TO put all on an equality in this particular,
as all " no do business VIII be required to take
CUT license. The feature of forfeiture OF any
icelise as penalty OF its violation was struck
oGl OF The Dill; An amendment is recommend
ed which applies the Sunday law to all business
except arothecares. Liquor dealers to nav SIN
Oh each LOCO capital invested no license, 10 bn
less IMAM 80 Tor sales Of less than one pint Res
taulantS 500. All dealers in merchandise IN
pay -, and $ on each Sl,Goo or fractional parf
tLeleof capital invested. Junk dealers $50. aud
. on each $1,000 capital invested. Telegraph
companies $50. and 81 annually on each tee
graph pole erected In the District. such poles TO
be painted and numbered. Architects notarieS
public. civil engineers, lawyers, physicians
ald undertakers TO pay s25 annually.
THE CITY POST OFFICE.
The House committee On public buildings
and giour DIS will not be ready to report upon
the subject Of Il location for the Washington
city post Office until the end Of the week, bit
The impression is that the report OF the advi-
Sory committee Will be endorsed SO far at least
as IL refers to temporarily locating the post Of
zee n tie Centennial building, corner u l2Jh
street and the avenue.
THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATION
Is recommended in the river and harbor an
preparation bill, which was completed by the
House committee on commerce to-day ard Or
de!ed TO be reported 10 the House: Washington
ald Georgetown harbor, S500ao.
MASKED BURGLARS IN OHGo.-At DAYTON the
mouse OF farmer named Daniel Franz was
nloEeh INTO last saturday night by masked rob-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1879-01-04

" A Soldier" lathe Doston Post. ]
The Washin ,ton reports contai"
. statement to the effect that Mr..
Simon Cameron publicly accused
General Wade Hampton of shoot
ing his brother, james Cameron,
whilA'A prisoner, with his own
hand. Il IL difficult, to believe that
Mr.. Cameron made SO absurd II
charge n tho face Of wcll-kn"wn
Facts. The circumstances OF Colo.
ncl Canasron's death at the first
Hull Kun fight were fully brought
out In IN investigation mate by
The committee on the conduct OF
the war regarding alleged "rcbcl
barLuri,ics." Colonel Camcron's
orderly, who was near him at the
time, testified that, the regiment
being under fire, the Colonel,
while:gIving an order 10 one Of his
company officers, was hit by u
,nM.kct ball and instantly killed,
aud never spoke after lie fell. His
body was at once conveyed 10 the
rear by tiyI'ss soldiers, four Of
whom were rltnt while so doing.
sl,owing the severity Of ilc fire.
II was then placed IN AN ambulance
which IN the ensuing route was
captured hy the enemy. 1'l.erc
was romc testimony, that Of Mr..
Cameron himself among thc rest i,
that the rcnains Of his brother
were ni,crwar,l treated with some
indiynity, but that was nll. Il is
worthy of remark that Captain
Ricketts,, commanding u regular
battery, who was wounded aud
taken prisoner at the same battle,
while dcnoun,ing several Confwl-
rate officers by name for their
treatment of him sa d: "Wadc
Hampton treated me like u kind
and generous enemy, giving NE
Two bottles Of alr, which he rode
some miles 10 bring" Either Cam.
cron or Hampton arc grossly slan.
dcrcd in this Washington report.
Which Is Il?
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1879-01-04

from the Key West "Key" Nov. D.
Our smack fishermen aro nearly
discouraged with their III luck.
For ovcr two months they have
been unable to get live fish 10 la
yana; they all die on reaching the
pulrid waters Of tho bay, Which
has now extended over one hun.
drcd and iifiy miles into the Gulf
Of Mexico. Tho smack George
storrs, Captain Zcb A AIlcn, attemp-
ted to run to the Westward IN hope
of escaping the deadly waters, and
when fifty miles west OF Tortugas,
IL twenty-five fathoms water, lost
his whole fare Of fish III o very
short time. lie describes the pois-
oncd water 10 tho south aud west
Of him as far as he could sec. The
largest fish, such a. shark. turtle
aud jaw-Ash, were floating around
his vessel. lie poirtcd his vessel
eastward and entered our port on
Tuesday last, almost dlsgustcd.
On Saturday last the water had
appeared near the Northwest
light-housc, with its thousands Of
dead fish, floating like tufts Of cot
ton over the sea. On Monday aud
Tuesday the wator was dotted
with dead Portuguese n.of-war
but not until Wednesday did the
dead fsh appear IN sight. Tho
strata Of dark reddish water pass.
cd through our island channels,
carrying on lie surface fish Of oil
kinds--many Of them Of the larg-
est specimens Of sharks, jaw-6sh,
barracouta, groupcr, grunts, inter-
spersed with few kinds Of fresh
water varieties, such as mud-ecls,
bullhead catfish, brecms, perch,
etc. The fresh water fish, cells, etc.
arc found in great abundance IN
Okecchobee, Kissimlnee river snd
Fish Eating creek. As these dead
fish approached our wharvcs the
stencil became almost intolcrable,
and many plans were attempted
and suggested to keep them IN tide
water. Had this occurred In the
heat Of summer = plague must
have followed. 1t 10 even yet fear
ed. The fish are dying In our har-
Dor, and no one knows where this
great evil will stop. Our people
are large Ash-eaters, aud deprived
Of the cheap class Of food there
| must necessarily be much suffering.