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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

and IL is tacitly accepted that revenue
taxes are not to be reduced by the
extra session, at least in any amount
that will seriously affect them. There
Is one phase of this discussion, how
ever, in which the public has been
misinformed, and that is in regard to
the relation of Governor Ireland to the
question. The attempt of parties in
imical to the administration to present
him in the false light ofopposition to
the position of the comptroller de-
mapds attention from those who
would see simple justice
done to all. Unable to
injure Governor Ireland by assaults
upon his true policy his enemies have
changed their tactics and are endeav-
oring to accomplish by misrepresenta-
ton the ends they could not achieve
by fair means. The GAZETTE chances
to be acquainted with the actual posi-
ton of the governor and knows the
circumstances which IL is attempted
to distort into gubernatorial iudorse-
ment of tax reduction. When it was
known that the increase of the prop
erty values of the state had been
so heavy, casual consid-
Grafton of the question induced the
opinion, generally accepted, that a
corresponding decrease in taxation
was possible and judicious. The comp
troller himself before balancing his
accounts often expressed himself in
favor of such policy and was per-
haps as much surprised at the result
as the most sanguine advocate.
Among others, Gov. Ireland assumed
that this was foregone conclusion,
sharing the general opinion when, in
fact, no other could he entertained.
The proposition was very simple and
undeniable; ifa.revenue tax of 224 cents
on the hundred on S420,0O0,000 was
sufficient to carry on the government,
with an assessment of $780, 600 "a
much less tax rate would be required.
1t needed but brief mathematical
demonstration TO show this. When
the comptroller began to compile his
report the question assumed II different
phase. 1t was ascertaiued for the first
time that the present revenue tax had
not been sufficient to support the gov
eminent. All, except those WHO
never change an opinion, however err
roneous, at once readjusted their ideas,
or rather, made the calculation from
the true basis. Governor Ireland pos
sessed no more or less means of infor-
nation than the public at large. He
assumed the only reasonable position
on either occasion. Let those whose
figures are infaliible, or who, in their
own office, can disentangle the COM
plications of II separate department, be
the first to cast stone mt him.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
Aonidents Hrnm Oar Oonplings,
forr WORM. lee, Il, 1855.

FORT WORTH, Dec. IL, 1855.
Editor of Fort Worth Gazette;
VIII you be kind enough TO let me know If
the legislature of Texas has not the power TO
compel railroad companies to use some de-
vice for coupling cars that will not endanger
lie or limb? And do you not consider IL
equally as essential as the inspection of their
road beds? And do you not think that En-
gineer Brittons attention should be called to
tn point? Please give an estimate ofamount
of damage done IN this way in Texas annual
-, ana oblge \ BRAKEMAN.
There are no existing laws In Texas
prescribing the kind of coupler to be
used. The legislature undoubtedly has
the power to require the roads TO use
some good and efficient coup
Ter, but, if it be true that
the legislature has the power
(and it is not clear that ii las to des-
igna,e any specific kind of coupler o.
device for coupling cars, we would
doubt the wisdom of its doing so; for
such designation could only be an eX-
preston Of opinion as to the excellence
of that particular coupler, and the
next legislature might have differ
ent opinion. Moreover, practical eX-
perence might demonstrate that some
other coupler was better than the one
designated, and still the roads would
he compelled to use the one adopted
by the law. AS the railway COM
panies are legally responsible in
damages for any injury to life or limb
caused through their failure to supply
efficient guards against accidents, il
follows that it il To their interests to
provide the safest devices known to
prevent those accidents; and this mo-
tive of self-interest Is q more powerful
incentive than statutory penal
ties to secure the minimum of injuri-
Gus accidents.
The inspection and report of such
matters comes within the purview OF
the state engineer. Sec. 5, chap. Xxx,
laws of 1888, requires the state cpgi-
neer, twice each year, 20 inspect the
railroads of the state, (which insptc-
ton shall! include the condition Of
road-bed, track and bridges; character
and condition of ears, station houses,
platforms and other facilities inciden-
tai to transportation business If
such inspection shall reveal failure
TO comply with the law relating
10 guards for the safety
of operatives or passengers, ii
is made the duty OF the state engineer
to report such dereliciion to the at
torney-general, who shall begin action
against the road so falling to comply
with the law, to enforce the penalties
in such cases provided.
No data have been collected showing
the number of accidents or the amount
of damage resulting from defective
coupling devices. The state comp.
troller's report for 1882 of the condi-
ton of the roads operating in the
state, shows total of 122 killed and
523 injured. This includes both oper-
atives and passengers. The proper
ton resulting from car coupling is not
given, and perhaps could not be as
| certained.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

In pr..,
In San An,s sssda
b. y, Knapp, i sss q Ds
years y ~
Nell, aged Is y. Sscsa
Matthews. Decsa
In In Cook coun,,. !,
'ohn Benton assS lN
IL In Decatur, D ssS "N
row, wife Of io NY 4, 1 WI
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE fiat has gone forth at San An
of the state, must go. Men represent
ing fifteen million dollars worth OF
property have said ience-cutting must
cease. We shall see. The state OF
Texas represents over Il hall-billion of
property, and she las said, on her
statute books aud through her gov
ernor, that fence-cutting must not be
practiced. But it goes on, all the
same. We trust the San Antonio cap
talsts will go ahead and demonstrate
how they propose to deal with the
evil. Perhaps the Legislature snay get
point or two.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
TEXAS STATE NEWS.

The town Of San Saba talks of build
ing water works.
At Terrell the business men want
the variety theater suppressed.
There is talk in Gainesville of pc.
tition to have Boland's varieties closed
up.
That comet which is to be visible TO
the naked eye before Christmas ought
to hurry up.
w. X. Homan of Caldwell, an APP
plicant for the federal iudgeship, is IN
Washington.
A Dublin bicyclist took n ride of
twenty-five miles last Sunday. Some
what more than n Sabbath DAYS jour
ney.
The Shelby school lands in Hunt
county are offered for sale at from SB
to So per acre, on ten annual pay
ments.
The case against Policeman Black.
burn of Gainesville, for robbing Joe
Frogg of $63, was dismissed for want
of evidence.
An incendiary fire at Van Alstyne |
Thursday morning destroyed the |
stores of j. p. Leslie and w. II.
r.. f. Henderson.
Last Friday night the lumber yard
of X. &. Phansteel, at Kingston. was
burned, including three buildings.
Loss 81, 200. No insurance.
Last Sunday at Collinsville, while
driving 10 church, u runaway team
overturned u hack, rather seriously in
.iuring Misses Stalcup and Russell.
A meeting of Mexican veterans re.
siding in Wise county will be held on
January l2,h to memorabilia congress
in favor of O. pension.
The Audubon neighborhood in Wise
county has for the third time voted
for local option. The longer they try
it, the better they like it.
When the proposed new WOODEN
mill NJ Waco asked for subsidy or
bonus of $500 the citizens subscribed
$l0,5 before footing up the total
Every child in Wills Point who goes
to Sunday school for the two Sundays
preceding Christians and Joins class
will receive present on the Christmas
tree.
During the storm last week the large
barn of Mr.. w. NJ. McCombs, four
miles north of Greenville, was blown
down, killing two horses and injuring
other stock.
Mr.. Oscar Johnson of Cedar Grove,
in Van Isndt county, raised iO5 bales
of cotton this year on his farm near
that place. He worked six mules and
nine hands during the year.
The little daughter Of Mr.. B. Fl:
Gardner, aged about Is months, of
horse last week. The child had fol-
lowed her father out to the stable lot
unknown To him.
Some ten days ago unknown per-
sons entered the residence of Mr.. j.
M. Clymer, near Lane, in Hunt
county, and after chlorolormiDg the
family, took Mr.. Clymer's pantaloons
from under his head, securing about
$3.50 from his purse.
Local option is made perfectly easy
in Jasper county. A whole wagon
load of demijohns of whisky arrived
in the town of Jasper the other da y,
each demiohn being consigned to diff
ferent men. The News-Boy says it Is
all right provided the whisky is not
sold, as every man has the right to
send beyond the limits of the county
and buy for his own use!
A fresh Georgian asked to deposit n
valise with merchant in Dublin,
stating that ii contained $500 in
money. The merchant refused, I'M
less the money was taken out and
specially deposited. whereupon the
Georgian proceeded to comply, but.
found-nothing, He then said he had
been robbed. but finally concluded he
did not know exactly how the leash
balance stood.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE merchant or business man who
has bills TO collect will envy the
thoroughness the state of Texas is able
to display in collecting the revenues
For the past fiscal year something
over 81 900, 900 was due the state. And
1t has all been paid save about 1900
"a little less than one per cent. The
business man who can make as close
collections will certainly get rich.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
DEATHS In TEXAS.

At Mineral Wells, December 8. Mrs.
Ruth X. Rowland, wife Of Aoner
Rowland.
AT Byrd's store, Brown county, De-
cember g.; A. j. McDonough.
In Independence, December 10, Mrs
O. b. Runnels, aged so years, widow
of ex-Gov. Hiram Il. Runnels.
Near Burnet, December !, III. Grind
staff, aged 10 years.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
sArup ~ MORNING. DECEMBER 10


The second annual meeting OF the
Texas Live Stock association viii meet
ut Austin, Texas, on the SECOND TUES
DAY. THE SrH DAY OF JANUARY,
1884. All members are notified ana
all men interested in live stock are re-
speotfully invited to attend. ms
meeting is held in pursuance to ad-
iournment of last annual meeting.
j. L. MILLER,
President.
6. b. LOVING,
Secretary,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

CHICAGO has been u favorite point
for Republican national conventions
The convention that nominated Lin
coin in 1860 met in Chicago. Garfield
was nominated there in 1880, and 1t is
again chosen for the place of holding
the nominating convention. Little
wonder Chicago is the wickedest city
In America.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
Another Cash Balance in Prospootu.

On September LIST, ultimo, there was
in the state treasury fund, In round
numbers, of 81 10000, known as the
permanent school fund, which the
state, ny virtue of the constitutional
amendment adopted in August, was
authorized to loan to counties, receiving
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

SAN ANTONIO has her usual winter
visitation of smallpox. But the peo-
pie there do not mind 1t nor will any
one else. Vaccination and isolation
have robbed the once dreaded disease
of its terrors. 1t will be n blessed day
when medical science can do rs much
with yellow fever as 1t has done with
small-poZ
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE only thing that prevented Car
Isle from being n Northern man was
the Ohio river; Il very small consider
alton, but the Republicans will have
to make the most of il.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE New York Times IL authority
for the statement that in commencing
an aiarmist campaign for 1881, the Re
pub,icans are making fools of them.
selves Democracy may afford TO ac-
cept the situation with complacency.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
Strlsily Ilnt.CIae,
lDsnA Tiuul

Remove Mycw dmpN. The
weston News hsssTssn and sA
the future of DaAsss an invI
business center Is sssalsa, w
we reaflirm that Dallas ia a
place for a frst.class mOInigs|
ing paper.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE Republican party once owned
the courage of its convictions; there
was time, it must be admitted, when
the Democratic. party shifted uneasiiy
under local influences. Times are
changing and bring with them
change in political methodsand politi-
cal dOminanee.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

TIE permanent school fund, which
the state is loaning 10 the counties, is
nearly exhausted, there being only
about $780, Co yet on hand. And this
may be taken before the year goes out.
The money went like hot cakes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

JACK EVANS il not going to have
all the fun on his side OF the house.
Judge Turner has opened his batteries
on Evans. But when it comes to the
use of invectives the latter can give
the judge two in the game and come
out ahead.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
Fence.Cutti's.|
tsan Antonio k'i.

1 1850 LAD
An Express re sto sSpul. ,sl1
o m,' the subject Of ltne ~,
sn that the prinelpssla ~ !
Atascosa county sIs As ID
nccording to the law. y, aT 4
to be the parties wl' s.a IS I !
miles of the pasture . 'sJ psd
ris. in that county aus III
bu, piled the post; s sl,a ~!
heap hea and burned. l.nnss'rs,,aDy|
H Sad li'n lust been puIeahIIyss
m nsed. The reporters Iiers zen
that the depreciation bss \
b had in offered them, o. 2, l'% -.
,,se of bis pasture ~ sa.algI
cattle owned IN that c, y !
oIists who do not own .s,a,,S d
or pay a dollars .n ST HE'D
state sha, the 4, Sfeance.cut'sl,s, r. : !
rs as.I they term the .las y
employ EN-. DO y,h o. reporter sse Y
n Wne" II he thought ~ "
were were cowboys, VIZ 'o,ss "A
the the le a,snISyn,ent .
for, formerly, he decls ,,s' wv
h ,engs,sII. less 'eInplOyn's,ss ~
nav, haw'h Il st ok as many X. ''''i'
i large number Of .. cav ia
i passe'l large pastuI.sss' NJ
cowboys who ~, ,ssrs "
W, were used as tns end bsr
were paid to cut
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
Our Texas 0urlppy 4

Philadelphia Record.
u,, Wouldn't that ravepo.,
S WISHES to be paldfor ii. sIarl
bed insurance shares 's'1 w. \
suggestion as a basis Of comm
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

WHEN 1t comes to attacking n man
of straw the Statesman never backs.
While 1t is enlightening the world on
the tax question, would IL be asking
too much inquire where il discovered
"the governors proposition TO cut tax
alton for general revenue purposes
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

GEN. Bon TooMBs is said to have
made over 100000 on his land trades
in Texas. And he didn't sell out,
either, for he still owns several thou
sand acres in this state, which are not
on the market ut all
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

WHILE the Republicans of the West
applaud and indorse the election of
Carlisle, those of the East are diligent-
ly engaged in waving the bloody shirt.
II seems that tho Democratic party is
not alone in being caught short OH
harmony.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

TuE second volume of the tenth cen
sGs report is out. The others will
come struggling along some time dur
ing the last years of the century.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

The people of the United states are
taxed 100000 day more than they
spend. Half II million dollars Il day is
u snug sum TO pay when there is no
need of il.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

TIE next Democratic platform
should incorporate plank for the pro-
lection of the people. Let the infant
industries go where por;ers never per-
nit the fires to wane.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

EVERY Democratic leader In New
York favors tarlf reform. ridden
came squarely out on this platform
and carried the state; Hancock evaded
the issue and lost il. With New York,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

FLoPPiNG is becoming dangerous
pastime. The Times-Democrat and a
Mr.. Chalmers of Mississippi are sad
examples Of its folly.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
run g. zpTTF FORT WORTH SATURDAY DECEMBER Is

first weeks they were from 5000 to $1,000. but
now that curiosity is gratifed people have
returned 10 tho ferries, and the receipts bav.
fallen to 5000 or $1,000, scarcely enough to p,v
for maintenance.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE man who votes the Demo cratic
ticket next year will know exactly
what he is doing. There Will not be
II grain Of sentiment In the action.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
And Drsnl.

IOulcag0 llleFOtlall
A Missouri Democratic sipr
graphs from Washlurtoat d ,6 NJ !,
-. The Southern contdeney I,sss
the saddle, and i pu,bIs, N" NJ,
lie was not onlystignle bui uu|
monty CANDID.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

ABOUT all of the cash balance that Is
left ia its ghost. And the comptroller
says even this won materlalize If taxes
are reduced.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

a GOOD many thousands of dollars
will go to Washington to argue
with congressman against the
propricty of stringent railroad legis-
lAtion.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
Heapins Coal. q A.,

u,. ane Fort ! Worth g.,,,,.
OF lem. 'e''ou', 70 WI
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

AN English bride, Miss Jessel, has
had u wonderful wedding cake. on top.
done in sugar, was representation OF tue
meeting of Rebekah and Abrsham's servant
at the well, the grouping IN deed after Yer.
nets celebrated picture. The cake was four
feet high and weighed 2N pounds. The
cover or top lifted of so that the cake could
he
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

pe,rttances by draft, post-oiiice money
order on in registered letter at risk OF Office
CORES londenoe Is solicited upon I'LL news
subjects. 1890. "a, ,o,r,,
hanneninqs OF general interest solicited, ana
viii be properly compensated, ,,,..
All communications intnnued ior llunilc,t,
ton must be accompanied by the writer
name and address, not for publication, out as
an evidence OF good faith.
Address letters and communications OF
LOVING PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Fort Worth. Texas
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

TIE Hon. Edward MCPHERSON, ex-
clerk OF the house of representatives, retired
on Tuesday, just twenty yrars from the date
of his first election.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

Democratic success is certain apd with
a bold and aggressive stand on the
tariff question New York is certain.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

AMONG the notable bridges of the
world is the one of Langang, China. II
crosses an arm of tho China sea. This struc.
ture ia some tivs miles long and has not less
than three hundred arches. over the pillar
OF each arch reclines lion made out of
single block of marble, and yet twenty lone
feet long. The roadway OF this bridge is sew.
enty feet wide.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

ON June lst William Green of Chat
tsnoosa was bitten by a dog. December 9Th
he showed symptoms of hydrophobia, and
two days later died.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE only business which threatens
TO be unsettled by the tariff agitation
is that of the public plunderers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
Mention Nj Olb,,

Oh The The, Fort Worth ,'',su,l
characteristic character modss VIVA =
da aln,osi" the only psler ~
ginning. S'''''S ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

Miss OLLIE CROOK, handsome
giil Of ls, living AT Davenport. Iowa, has left
home, and IL Is supposed she has run away
either to 20 ON the stage or to be married.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

OCuILTREE is running party of
his own in congress. ieshould chris
ten it the Full Hand Combination.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

A NEW YORK paper recommends
that MIR. Vanderbilt have all his servants
take the temperance pledge before the party
tonight, so that the dlssraceful scene which
occurred at the bali William X gave last win
ter shall not be repeated. Then, 1t Is said
every man who wore livery was intoxi.
Gated and most of the guests
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

CHINESE spies are employed on the
oregon mort Iins TO spot conductors who
fail to give an account Of passenger fares col.
lected.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

GRO Q. CANNON. the Mormon priest
and eN-congressman, who owns houscful
OF wives, thinks dancing very wicked. II
George had his deserts he would lie dancing
around some machine shop in 8 good pen!
Tertiary.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE works for building iron ships
In san Francisco will be. the Bulletin SAVE,
the most extensive OF any in the United
States.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

AT Lexington, KY, was established
the first lodge of Free Masons In the great
West Nov. II, ITS. Its oris inal charter, vel.
low with age, is stlll to be seen there. Col.
Joe Davies, tho prosecutor OF Aaron Burr.
was member OF this odge and grand mas.
ter of Kentucky when he fell AZ Tlppecanoe.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
The nobility of EncIond col, ,or,

The nobility of England are all torn
up in mind The marquis of Londonderry
mas gone into the retail coal business, and
LORD sudley has become a manufacturer of
marmalades, II surprises the nobility 10 zee
one OF their number trying to earn an honest
living.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

GOVERNOR TRIrLE and partners OF
Arizona are said 10 have refused an oner OF
$4,000 for the Verde copper group.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15
now Ia WAS INVENTED.
Old Mother Hubbard

HOW II WAS INVENTED.
Old Mother Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To get the poor dog n bone;
AMI when she got there
The cupboard was bare,
And SO the poor dog rad none.
She was in great stew
To know what to do,
For of money she had not n cent;
SO she sold her last suit
TO buy meat for the brute,
And up town in her night-govn SHE went.
The ladies who saw IT.,
And the strings to draw IL,
Declared it the incest thing out;
SO now on the street,
Looking ever so neat,
In their gowns they 60 rushing about.
-S~s--
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

"Ir seems to me that somebody has
made mistake. Jimmy Blaine.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

THE receipts for toll on the Brook
iyn bridge show that the public necessity for
the structure was oyerestiInated. For the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-15

IN Lamaqua Land, South Africa,
no rain has fallen sincs August Is, 1881, and
plants and animals and men are dying Of
drought and starvation. Wheat and seeds
have been sent by the Cape Colony, and a
relief committee has been formed.