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National Republican., 1883-01-06
NIississippI River Improyemen,s.

The examination of Gen. Comstocl, presi-
dent of the Mississippi river commission, was
resumed by the special committee on improve
ment of the Mississippi river yesterday morn
ing. The questions related to the original
estimates of expenses to the actual expeIAli-
ture, and to the probable sum necessary for
completion. The explanation of the expen-
ditures at Plum Point reach may stand for all
the points gone over as they were similar in
results. The estimates for this point in 1850
when it was determined to begin work ON
this plan, were that the "reach," thirty-eight
miles in length, would cost $599,00O and
other expenses in connection Herewith
$4,000, making $730000 for the initial
work and probably as much more for
permanent improvement at that pont
Gen. COmstOck said that S155,OOO
had already been expended at Plum Point,
and he estimated that 81, 100000 more would
be necessary to complete the work there
which would make S3,350000. TO this he
said there would probably have to be added
$1,S09,000 to revet the banks On being asked
the estimate of the commission to complete
the work Of improving navigation the entire
length Of tho river ON this plan, he said the
commission had estimated that the cost would
be $33000,000. When asked if he did not be.
lieve that this would be as much exceeded
when it came to the actual work, as had been
the case at Plum Point, he said he did not be-
lieve the entire river could be improved for
less than S66,O000O0. This estimate had no
regard to levees. The hearing will be con-
tinued to-day.
National Republican., 1883-01-06
ARMY ANn NAVY.

A naval examining board has been ordered
to convene ut the Washington navy yard on
the sixth Instant 10 examine Paymaster l.. G.
Billings for promotion. The board will be
composed of Pay Director Il. II. LOCKER, Pay
Inspector James Hoy, and Assistant Paymas-
ter +. ID. Doyle,
A general naval court martial has been or
dered to convene at Annapolis Nd, on the
eighth instant for the trial of Sergeant Tim
othy Shea, Of the marine corps. The court is
composed as follows: Commander Charles ID
Sigsbee, president Capt. r. w. Huntington
NJ. O. Lieut.. Asa Walker, Lieut.. r. G..
Peck, Master Charles ID. Galloway, First
Lieut.. George T. Bates, NJ. c. and Master f..
III. Holmes, with Lieut.. Walter Goodwin,
judge advocate.
Pay Director Thomas H. LOCKER, U. S. NJ,
has been appointed senior member and presi-
dent Of n naval examining board to examine
officers of the pay corps OF the navy, candi-
dates for promotion. The other officers COM
posing the board are Pay Inspectors f. c..
Cosby and James Hoy and Assistant Pay
master j. d. Doyle U. S. ~, the latter to
serve as recorder,
Paymaster L. G. Billings, now AZ the head
of the list Of paymusters, is entitled to promo
tion to pay inspector, and Pay Inspector W.
w. Williams, fleet paynaster of the European
station, to pay director, the highest grade.
The board will begin its session on the 9th in
stant, at the Washington navy yard.
Capt. Charles w. Raymond, corps Of en-
gineers, having been assigned to coast duty,
Lieut.. Lansing IL. Beach has been made a
member of the general court martial ap-
harhor,
lIaj, Frederick Van Yliet, of the tenth eay-
airy, has been granted four months leave
of absence.
National Republican., 1883-01-06
spanish Fever Among Cattle.

The toard of medical and scientific experts
of the United States Agricultural department.,
who have been engaged in investigating the
epidemic diseases among domesticated animals
of the United States are busy preparing their
report to Commissioner Loring, of that dc.
partment In their investigation during the
past summer and fall they have devoted
special attention to epidemic diseases among
cattle. They have been successful in develop
ing important facts relative to the disease
peculiar to the cattle Of the Southern Allan
tic and Gulf states, which is known as splenio.
or Spanish fever but more commonly as Texas
cattle fever. This disease is considered by
, skilled veterinary men 60 be the most
fatal of epidemic diseases, when CON
tracted among the cattle OF the
north and west, to which they are subjected
National Republican., 1883-01-06
. = 77777-7-I7777l
Innd Case Decided.

In the case of Lawrefice Mccain VS.. the
Texas and Pacific railway company, involv-
ing title to lands in Gala Commissioner
Mcfarland holds that when lands within the
limits Of railway land grants are covered by
filings Of record, it shall be regarded'as prima
facie evidence of the exception of the tract
from the railway grant An applicant max
ing filing or entry of n tract subsequent Ia
the date Of the railway grant is not required
to give notice of his action to the company
but his filing or entry will be placed on record
subject to future compliance with the law.
National Republican., 1883-01-06

by the importation of cattle from those in
fected states Of the south. This disease was
unknown In the western and eastern states
until cattle were brought into their markets,
after the war, from Texas. Tho board have
information that entire herds of blooded and
graded cattle have been swept away by this
disease being brought among the herds by
one bullock from these states. The board
hardly ever occurs after heavy FROST Tho
last case reported was on November 3d. No
cases are reported as existing at the present
time
National Republican., 1883-01-06
t,nr enlt--Ninrms.

WyIRGINIA F ARMS RSALE-OFG0O, 750 AND
y 100 cr,s, 2- hours ir9m Washington; wUduo
I've; about on half wtrvd; residue in timber; WCll
watored, galthml, aud lille ind putab.e; store now,
ani mlll, Tho auds are susceptible uf advantageous
auhliy,lnn cns, s0 VI dO ana 80 per acre. Address
iliE OWNER, Republican OWce. ip0 l2ts
A BAEGAIN 10 AN nMEuIATE PUR.
"A "Nlspr 40 luUsc8 oi gfyl lld, lu u,L b nor % Of
,ty, Wei impf0yedi mlr ONlding sprlus. and
plenty 4 fruit, AbO lue tract OF Nils alurl lnud.
ALnNzu A. MARlt, Real Estate Broker, w i street
northwest jaa-Jt
National Republican., 1883-01-06
Mail Robbcrs Arrestcd.

The chief of the postoilice inspectors has
received dispatch from Inspector Stuart at
Chicago, informing him of the arrest OF
Charles A. Jackson, route agent between
Peoria and Evansville, Mt the former place
for stealing registered letters. The contents
of decoy letter were found on his person
Jackson has confessed. The inspector SAYS
this explains the losses of registered matter at
Evansville and Peoria.
National Republican., 1883-01-06
trnr Snlr--Nnnsrs.

VIOR SALE NEW TItREESTORY PRESSED
~ brick uont dwelllng,wth brOwnslope trimmings,
mont yald ten rooms, uHth, cellar, aud az modern
improvements, with modern Interior and exterior
finish, aud built IN the pest mannori located ntGr
on terus TO suit Price, S75O, Abe N L. FOX,
)2D Il street northwest. luG.Gt#
National Republican., 1883-01-06
Tohncco For Ilxnort.

Mr.. Beck has reported from tho committee
ON finance the bill relating to the expectation of
tobacco, snuff, and cigars in bond free of tax
to adjacent foreign territory with an amend
ment that tho bill shall apply to the exports,
whether transported by vessel or otherwise
Tho bill paased the house ON the second of
january
National Republican., 1883-01-06
pfetaIIie ClrouIation I,,orca,,,..

The director of the mint has prepared a
statement showing that the gain in metallic
circulation by coinage and imports during
the past six months has been about S2t, 100000
in United States gold coin and about $14,-
100000 in silver coin,
National Republican., 1883-01-06
8uar0inU
lllOnrn 10 goan.

\ yoNEY TO LOAN
Iil Al LOWEST RATES OF INTErEST
ON RE l. ESTATE SIC URIrY.
THOMAS j. FISHER Il CO.,
JaEjn 1874 II street northwest.
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL E-TATE ATTHE
WI loWesl rates. DANENhOWEH 4 SON, lgliB
hLeet hurlnWesL nOl.-I
National Republican., 1883-01-06
Rnnfis RcIIcomed.
ury as follows

Up to the close of business yesterday United
States bonds had been redeemed at the Treas
ury as follows.
National Republican., 1883-01-06
a0rnnt,n.. .sitnntions. ftmaIr.

WA,,EIs1TElRI..,,In.YI a REsPEcyrA9lE WHITE
private family, Inquire at No. 2iI q street between
second and Third southwest IaG-8tt
wv AUTHORIZATIONS ny A WHITE ENG.
w lish woman AMI girl, woman cook and girl as
nurse or chambermnid. Address BARBARA KOOB,
corner Ninth street and Whitney avenue northwest
National Republican., 1883-01-06
4rcpOsaIs,
Business Chanres.

Z GBERAL RATE or INTEREST ALLOWED
j ! on Time Deposits United States bonds bought
where, by J. II. soUlER q CO., Bankers. ltle Porn.
HylvanlA avenue. nlAa1-a
National Republican., 1883-01-06
SolanteS.- situations- -yflaIr.

A GOOD STENoGRAPHER DESIRES ENf-
"A ploymcnt as AN amanuensls. Address j. w,
Nepubcan Onice. iaG3Lf
NNTANTED - EMPLOYMENT FOR FIVE
w hrst-cass men Cooks-two white and three cOl-
ofcd; also situation for white woman to take
charge Of children. 5iS Tenth street northwest I.
G. DUNDORE, ia53ts
National Republican., 1883-01-06
Gnrhish glnths.
0rrsnnnl.

7 \, McCARTHER, or FARGO, u. r., WHO Is
~ here for the purpose OF giving general nformn-
non In regard to the golden Northwest can be found
until he lst of February, at lt20 New York avenue
northwest, Refers by permission to ii. ID. Cooke &
Co., Bankers Ja3Btt
National Republican., 1883-01-06
6dlanttn--- Rooms.

WY NrED-BY A QUIET TGENT-SMALL FUR.
w uished, heated room. cheap; cA.ionnl Eek
ira nccoumOdut uns." Address. with full particulars
In confidence, GuNEAL Republican 0nlce lne2l
wv NNTED-BY SINGLE YOUNG GENTLE
w man room and board Within short distance OF
Ebbitt House; terms moderate. IL. l. 5. jai-at
wv ANTED - a STORE ROOM FAVORABLY
w located In the northwest, for good tenant
JOHN SHERMAN Il CO., 027 L street northwest.
jai.St
NAT ANTED-FOUR ROOMS-THREE COMMU-
w ncating; furnished unfinished; with or
without board ior family of five persons and maid.
Ad ress y, Republican Onlce. ja36t+
National Republican., 1883-01-06

our weekly Kent LAST puOllSncd every MONDAY
morning contains complete schedule OF our Houses
Stores Shops and Farms offered for rent, together
with Cescrlptlons, prices, &c. aud how they may bo
seen. Property for sale IN 0ll parts OF tho city.
money to loan ON real estate, CAL.
mr27 b. IL. WARNER. 0lO + street.
TT YOU WANT TO BUY. SELL, RENT OR
Trade Guy or Country Property come aud see tho
g9g4ir parGains M M ibe heRi isIie Exchange OK
Hotel, corner Third street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest Inhly-tf
National Republican., 1883-01-06
Ghntntionnl.
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
- LINCOLN HALL BUILDING.

CORNER NINTH AND ID s lREhTs
Day aud evening sessions for the luCaton Of sons
and daughters Z. men and women for selfsupport
Hnd real life, Branches taught The English
Language, business Arithmetic, SpenCeran Praeti,
cal fCnmanShlp, Book keeping by 6inlr ana double
entry, business Practice Physical and Vocal Gull
turo, Political Econ my, Commercial Law.
Scholarship for year from dRie ~ entrance day Or
evening $50, special Terms by month on quarter or
for year by instalment College circular mailed ON
application. - . 49, -
Mrs. 5ARA a. bHENCER. NIoe.rLmelnM. aulL
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Solmtro---g miscellaneous.


wv ANTED-BY AN EXPERIENCED HAND
w er two or three setter pointer dogs o. break
or board. Address all communications to u. ID H.,
Repubican Officc iaG-ltt
National Republican., 1883-01-06

wv ANTED-AT ONCE FOR CASH-A l2.BlCY-
w Gle, second hand must he In good order. Ad-
dress II. u. g., Republican Onlce. dei0.u
WV XTANTED-BUsINEss MEN ToKNow THAT
w all kinds Of Job Work can be executed at The
Republican OfiCc quicker and In more satisfactory
manner than at anv other place In the city. se25
WV TANTED-EVERYBOD TO KNOW THAT
w the best and cheapest place In the city TO get
job Printing done is AT The National Republican
OnlCp.
WY TANTED-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN T.
w Be0u, Room T. llaO New York avenue, Is u Com
missioner Of Deeds Tor every state and Territory,
United states Commissioner. Examiner. and Notary
Public; always IN Office from a. m too y. ap30Iy
National Republican., 1883-01-06

WY ANTEp-HAVING AN ACTIVE INQUIRY
wv for houses and lots IN various parts of the ciy
would AK my friends aud the public having prop
erty to dispose of to place the same In my hands.
Inquiry for property on
National Republican., 1883-01-06

DECORATIVE ART NEEDLE-wORK-DIR5
- H. BRASELMAN will give Instruction In
Crewel, KCnsingon, and all kinds OF Embroidery.
Lessons In classes ana private. Apply at her EIn-
Terms reasonable sell-ly
National Republican., 1883-01-06
a1rnntrn.. .Yirln.. frmnIr

=.
WANTBD--A RELIABLE WHITE GIRL TO
w do general housework In small family. Call,
wih roierences at iiO2 Fourteenth street northwest
after o'clock lal3tt
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EIGHT HUNDRED MILLIONS or AMERICANS.


In other words tho population Of the United
thu Being ss re. eS
its doubling itself every twenty-five years for
that period III another twenty-five years, al
100000 900. in nifty years 300 5000 in seventy
Ave years o0ooo;ooo, and nt the end Of g
the broad fact presented to our constellation
by the increase OF population in the United
States, The rats Il such as 70 be fairly be-
history. There has been no such increase OF
above all no such Increase Of - highly civilized
and richly fed population. The incrcnse Is not
only unprecedented In more numbers. but It is
IN increase Of thu most eNpensivay living popu-
llaton that has ever been in the world; For tho
idea OF such an Increase We ar indsbted OK
among the other new ideas Of old civilizations
thew have tad the benefit Of. have had the idea
OF nf SsS w snd Is eSen ahe
with some precision. 50 that discussion may
unprecedented increase of population, which
is. perhaps. the greatest political and econ.
The fact has l altered, in the first place. the
European nations. 4 century ago the Eu.
tRSusht little but OF each other. Vow the iaes
Of SI a new Europe on the other eide Of the At.
much the dse Pew '' people, Essp ihsmsslves s
has been enlarged; rs It were. and the mere
fact Of tho Cnitad States dwarfs and. think.
restraints tho rivalries at home. European
that they are playing the arst part on the stage
Of being d.warfed will probably Increase Fin
time. In thi. country Ut, any rate. we. cannot
but feel greatly attracted by the United States.
Because of the magnitude OF that country. the
European continent is less to us-our relations
are elsewhere.
II Is in connection. however with our own
home problems OF population that the increase
q the United States is most interesting to US;
that Of the other European nations. II the
United States or some other new country had
not received our emigrantS. 1t Is quite clear
that our whole history you'd have bean differ
had in our midst the people who emil
the resources OF our soil and mines and
cani,sl or tho pressure upon these resources
of the population itself. so that probably. Mt this
moment, but for the new countries. moro .peo-
pie would now be living in the United King
dom than there are. and larger numbers of tile
Of pauperism. The actual numbers We. have
lost altogether. and specially to the United
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OLD ODDITIES,
% sGgyn .,

perfect copy Of shakespeares Passionate Pilgrim
printed In 1912 hiss been discovered In England. '
Mr.. Abraham Hsndrickson residing in Westport NY
with the date I7+8. anus
Mr. CyrusW Andrews Of Bethel. n. y. now in his ga
years old when Washington died ~ "''
Mrs Mshnert 70 years old. hss kept the Golden
Irnmst hotel NJ Reohenbach Germany for 30
tive years She 10 still hate and hearty.
Green Cove Springs Fla man eats SCUM with .
spoon made hundred and nifty years ago Hs reads
chnptrr every night from Bible hundred years old
The seyentrth Of the wedding Of Mr. and
MrH JOSIAH iurd Of Bennington VI was celebrated In
81 and ~ years old. lucy are
Leah Hector colored .omAa sad to be lis ysArs old
IeNnthe IN bndReport, Montgomery county Pennsvi'
ssnas me- Just completed Guilt upon which she hes
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From the Erdnsri,ie Argus.

Brown, Jones Il Robinson, three OF MS good
follows as ever melted the heart Of Il country
mn week IN The .a smolns
Sh" WITH sP t TN tine and i
rusty Suit OF black. Nature had endowed him
With VIZ long eEs: and his tailor With short pants;
month His mouth was Of BRASS and hlEs cheek he
as hard ns hy soS5ed Ts
ners for q Life Of Christ and Pocket Encycio-
pediA Of 2i5 numbers , when suddenly real
an. stood p!sto in hand before the Quartet ''f
Browns soul sank into the heels Of his boots
on o Mhs Ms PHI st2 Ss
Esr b THss Pm PS5Sv b. Aft SeEss
thought he wns praying. but the book agent
bounded from his sent with a glad smile and a
let m" show you my superb History Of boone
County n perfect bonnnza Of domestic peace
and happiness to every householder who is
drcd pages OF elegant 'lcttcr-press printed on
toned parer. and unpublished with nne steel en-
careful ,.rfu ly compiled correct Typographical and
SMUT uni" roarcd the bandit
shut uri You bet 1t will. and fastens itself
with doublc:action brass clnsp-my own in
Eention,and from It's simrictyof design and
the book. Given away. sir; literally given
away, for 50 in boards or $3.50 in morocco with
bevelled edges"
II yor Say"
do say 1t, sir. Look at this exquisite title
page with vignettc portrait OF tho gifted au-
tnof. Here you SEQ genealogical abstract
illustrious ancestors and beloved family
births marriages. deaths. Rnd-"
Stop" slirekcd the bandit as the agent
Grpsped him by tho buttonhnle.
You may well say stOp,' sir; I've said
enough to make you nche to pOssess the beau
tiful volume, hut l haven't yet begun to"
Sit down." tho robber roared In voice that
made the pnfIs OF the engine sound like the
signs Of q sick Zephyr, and loosenod ali the
joints Of Jones's limbs.
Biographical sketches OF eminent men.
glowing obituary, with an original poem on
death. agricultural statistics. tablets OF NOR
tally valuable notes on immigration. trade
reports. all the geoOgical-"
Lcmmo go. or III blow the roof OF yer head
on shrieked the robber. as he wrested him.
sell from the agents grasp and dropped of the
coming night.
Then Robinson drew from his pocket his
faith ful revolver and looked big. Jones rolled
his sleeves w and asked where the villain WAS
gone TO. Brown ished from under the spit.
toon roll Of bills and hoped that they didn't
think he'd been scared. But the agent sank
YEARLY to his seat. and for tho first time In ali
that long journey WAS silent for nearly four
consecutive minutes.
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sSe ep a. The diminished Intensity q the frish
growth 81 social difficulties In = country Ike
with no other opening but u restricted agricul-
ture or such external difficulties a. We have
brought on ourselves by tho conquest OF inala'
f FinaY I've they set Before US in Clear isEt the
great economic phenomenon Of our time. the
the provisionb by this and aimllar agencies ior
O growth Of population. not only IN the
United States. but in Europe. which 10 entirely
Without precedent. have endeavored 70 sup
plement tho last figures with few Others dc.
signed to throw light on the question Of ths
continuance Of this portentous grown. epo
the probability Of check to It; but the
figures here used are also easily accesslbis.
been discussing, II il often too evident that they
are not sum iently ppreciated-that hazy ideae
are widely hold which clear knowledge OF
statistics would disperse.
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srhe exact hgurc by the last censuss a. 10000.
Germany was also much divided in 1913
several millions moro than the population OF
Germany. nearly twic that. Of the United
Kingdom. and more than half that Of Russia.
does. tn the French numbers; Now the, popu-
lation OF Germany considerably, exceeds that
nearly equal and that Of Russia is more than
double. These. facts correspond very closely
with tn. transfer OF military rseponderancee
which would probably be Fl, much more iel3 h
tod, Kingdom. with an economic and SO.
Ab n Ss
political race why its relative position among
European powers. though not what 1t was nifty
has been. Fifty years ago iu6was the leader
among powers which were occupied in re-
strainIns France. 7ingly greater power than
Franco. although it's whole position is changed
by the fact that no power, not even Germany,
preponuerates to the same extent as France
AS regards tho future again. what the figures
Russia and Germany and the further relative
decline of Austria and France-the United
Kingdom continuing to grow, but 20 ocen.
place. as its interest in the so-called balance Of
owsrbscomes less. Our change toward Europe
our relations beyond the seas. which is another
OF the great facts OF population evident ON the
surface OF the figures. that shall atterward
or course these change. have had the effect
OF raising Quest ions Of domestic as we'll as Of
debted TO statistics mainly for tho suggestion
OF the questions. One OF these questions Is, In
probable conssauences. socially and econc ON
icaily. as we'll IS in its relations IN respect OF
The Of to its Of the
OF the most remarkable facts. both in itself
and In comparison with the facts Of other
countries. which population statistics disclose.
THE ENFORCEMENT UPON TEE RESOURCES.
Another question presented Is. as to the in
crease OF population in countries Ii ke Germany
and Russia and the rapid oncroachment there
Of those countries; As the stationariness Of
the population in France. however beneficial in
ssome social aspects is not an unmixed good
iiti"si relations SO the Increase Of population
in Germany and Russia while they still re-
s aH BY soms "FFsssFs sa ?"
fS. 1 he b on %e msn
tho difficul!y Of Increasing, the national
revenue. In Hussia, again. The threatened difIi-
Russia has been largely in tho condition Of a
new country, with vast quantities Of land over
paa ie "fs IS moro Or
Siberia can be largely utilized for settlement,
lNtion on the means OF subsistsnce in Russia
NAV soon become very great. The soil may he
capable of supporting with better agriculture a
The kind OF agriculture possible in any coun.
try Is related to the existing capacity Of
or to as s"G re
and with the Russian population Ms 1t
Is thero arc certainly traces In Russia 81 m In
nslng severity in tho struggle for existence,
wlich may ~ any moment become most seri-
ous. Ths change IN the condi tons of sNpnn;
Ian far ha Inti n IA "a a RAJ
With what they were fifty years ago ought At
any rate TO be recognized at the present day
suggested As they are BY the most obvious sta
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$4,000
277,ooo
$4,000
l,369,uO

..yiz, Kentucky. Tennessee. Ohio. Indisna Illinois.
Mehienn M,ssnuri; Arkansas. Louisiana Mississippi,
tvM. Iowa, Wisconsin. Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska,
tvM. California. Oregon. Dakota Colorado, Nevada.
Arizona. Idaho Montana, Wyoming. Utah, New Mexico,
aud Washington
Thus. out OF the total area Of 8 million odd
square miles. rather more than one.hnlf ia the
area taken for settle ment; and the aren not for
settlement Is almost exclusively In the last
groupof all. This group have subdivded into
two sections. the first comprising States like
Iowa and Minnesota more or less completely
settled. ind the second comprising the Pacific
States and Territories: and OF the first sub
section, IL will b. observed more than half is
already included In I'll. area taken for settle
>!ent The question then arises. How much
OF tho unsettled portion is available for
be. little. When mention TINT Mr..
Porter the well known American Stats
tician. and one, OF the Tariff Commission. in
his book on The West" estimates that there
are / 400. 900 square mites OF territory in tho
West. OF which only titha will ever h. avail hle
for cultivation. it. will be seen that the wholly
unoccupied portion o! tho available territory
must now be reduced to very small dimensions.
The next point TO which draw attention is
the actual population Of the first two groups.
exclusive OF the town population, and tho pro-
portion to tho square mile. This figure work
out from tho tables At PIP. 26-3l OF tho Intro
luctton to the Population Statistics OF tho
United States Census:
NET POPULATION or TIE UNITED STATES. EXCLUSIVE
NJ IHk TOWN POPULATION, ~ DIFFERENT GROUPS OF
srAIks WITH THE StNskks Par SQUARE NILE.