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burg. Va. are visiting Mr.. Peyton's mother
Mrs. Gilbert, of Stony Point.
Miss Annie ID. Sinclair left for Washington
Yesterday to spend the holidays.
Miss Louie Payne, OF Amherst Courthouse
il visiting in the city.
Mr.. Boyce Broadus of tho Male Academy
in Alexandria will spend Xmas in this city
with his mother. Mrs. Dr. Broadus. OF LOUIS
vile. ,,.,
Mr.. John Tinsley. professor at the Miller
Manual Labor School, Is now at his nome
here.
Niss Alice Jsfferies. Of Rio, is quite sick at
Mrs C. G. Tinsley's. who is her aunt. d,
Mrs. Allen Hanckel of Norfolk. is expected
here 10 visit her father, Judge W. >.
Robertson. -.
Charlottesville has been made United
States weather signal station, pole siN'y-
Eve feet high has been placed in the court
house yard. from the top of which signal hags
will be displayed.
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News Paragraphs from Fredericksburg.

FREDERIcKsBuRG. Va. Dec. "a! Especial. J.
Appropriate Christmas services will be held
in nearly oil of tho churches tomorrow. The
Sunday school of St Georges Episcopal
church will have its celebration tonight and
Trinity Sunday school will celebrate the sea
son Monday evening.
Arrangements are being made for grand
ball 20 be given IN the Dancing Academy
Christmas night
Tuesday night on the steamer Westmore-
land, Of the Wiems' line while crossing the
bay % shooting ARRAY took place between
John Warren n waiter. and Ambrose Taylor.
"a deck hand. in which Warren was badly
wounded 10y pistol shot. The wounded
man was attended by Doctors Christian and
Newbill, and taken of at Carriers Creek and
placed in the hospital at that place. Taylor
was handed over TO the authorities at Murry
Point. Both are colored.
The saw mill of Charles Collins. near Bow
ling Green. in Caroline county, was destroyed
by fire few nights ago. Loss about 500
MIR W. X. Howard. Jr., was this week
Washington, Il patent for a device for hanging
an arc hight.
Mrs Bette Wallace has left for Richmond
TO spend the holidays with her sons in that
CITY
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Daniel. Of Richmond.
are spending the holidays at the home Of
Mrs. Mara X. Daniel, the mother of Mr..
Daniel in this city.
Miss Nettie Fitzhugh Is visiting her brother.
Mr. Carter Fitzhugh. in Chicago.
Mrs. NJ. B. Rowe. of BromptOn, near this
city. returned yesterday from visit TO friends
in Richmond.
Rev. James p. Smith, of charlottesville
former pastor of the Presbyterian church
here is visiting his sister. on Amelia street.
Mr.. ". Z. Johnston IS in Philadelphia his
former home. visiting relatives and will re-
main until ailer the holidays.
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oceeds (55 per cent. of which went

The clear profit to the University was
SS5.4g. The football season closed with the
'NarSitles ahead OF expenses S1G7.gS
large number of students have cone
home. cr elsewhere, to spend the HOLIDAYS.
The medical class have doubled up their lee.
lures this week and will not have any lee
lures from Thursday t. Monday lnclusive-an
unprecedented thing
Dir. Lacey Little. of Princeton. was here
this week the guest OF his club-mate. Mr.
George Worth.
Miss Burke. who has been visiting at DR.
John b: Minors has returned TO her home in
Alexandria.
Mr.. j. y. Norris. OF Maryland. has been
visiting friends ut the University. where he
was long student
Mr.. Henry Snowden is spending Christmas
In Richmond
Miss May Gillispe. OF Aberdeen, Miss who
was t. have gone home Last Monday. has de-
cdei TO stay until the 2eth. when she aud
Miss Lizzie Niche. whose guest she has been
will leave tor Aberdeen. Miss Niche will
not return before spring.
Or. George Petris is spending Christina.
with his father, the Rev. DIR. George i.
Petrie. H'
Z mr.. and Mrs. Sutton Il. Peyton, of Blacks.
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Sam rnrnr Colt kIIled I'm unrri.nnnurr.

HARRIsoNnCRG. VA, Dec 24-fSpecial J.
The Sam Purdy colt. owned by T. ". Sulli-
van of this place. WAS killed Saturday While
driving through the streets of our boom land,
the horse while being driven by Mir Sullivan
became frightened. and in shying struck It's
feet against the new plank walk and fell.
throwing Mr.. Sullivan ont lie held on 10
the reins. however. which turned the horses
head in such position as 70 throw It's whole
weight upon its neck, which broke This was
one of the finest Purdy colts III the valley
and could not have been purchased for 10 5
than several thousand dollars
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LEGAL NOTICES.
IN THE CHANCERy COURT OF TIE c,Tv
IOF RICHMOND, DECEMBER !, 1891. III

Anena Shaw and ais .................... PLAINTIFF.
agaiDs.
Jacob L. Shaw, administrator Of Honr~ Z. Sb,x
ceceaseu' an others. Dff ndanfs.
Extract from decree in above cause repderet
on the lst day OF December, 1901
The Court doth adiudge or Ter and decrsa
that the papers IN this cause 10 referred % ons
81 the commissioners ~ this court. who ID r.
recied TO inquire and report as follows.
First What real estate the sa.d Henry q
Shaw died seized and possessed OF. and its fee
simple value.
second. An account Of all debts and dernanfs
against the estate of the said Henry G. Sbao,
deceased. and their pri0ritios. II any.
hlrd Whether or not all creditors Of tho
court
Fourth An account Of the Transactions OF fia
adminlstrator Of Henry &. SHAW. deceased AMI
any oi her matters deemed pertinent by the COM.
missioner or required by any OF the parties IN
be stated.
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ROANOKE Va. Dec. 2l-[Special. The
funeral of tie late Dr. Cornelius Iyree. who
died yesterday at Salem. will be conducted
tomorrow from the First Baptist church of
Salem. of which he was pastor by Rev. DR..
RR. AGREE. of Calvary Baptist church OF
Roanoke.
NJ Harrison. n ieweer. ma1o an assign
ment to-day. Liabilities amount to 50 800
to first preferred creditors about $1,000. and
10 second preferred creditors over SO. 900. The
assets Will probably DO sufficient 10 pay first
preferred creditors.
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Stock of BIrds Fxhausted in Campbell.

BEDFoBD SpnrNGs. Va, Dec 22.-The game
law has rot expired. but the birds have, but
few OF them being left. The rabbit crop was
immense One Of our merchants here has
handled over 1000 up TO this time.
The grip is among us. but very few coiored
people have it, Mr. Maben thinks free use
Of alum water not only preventive. but
sure cure.
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adopted by the majority vote OF the people -
not violated. and that every law tending 20
the prohibition of the traffic DO enforced
where LIQUOR Ia sold 10y right Of license"
After this the meeting adjourned to supper.
Az the night meeting tho business o, the
dav was concluded, and was followed by
music dcclamations. etc. Refreshments
wcro also served
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Fatal FREQ Fight Near Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE. n c.. Dec. N.-On q south.
bound excursion train few miles from this
city TINS afternoon free fight occurred IN
which one negro was shot and instantly killed
and several others were seriously hurt. Tho
murderer escaped, but he is icing holly pur-
sued by officers and will be probably cap
furei
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Death of the Venerable Mrs. NoIms.

WINDSOR. Va. Dec. 23.-lSpecal Mrs.
Mary Nelms died OF pneumonia at the home
OF her son. J. +. helms. ESQ, yesterday
morning after a brief illness. She was seven
ty-six years old. and one of the most pleasant
and estimable ladies in this community She
leaves five children and n large circle of
grandchildren. Mrs. Joseph Darden, Mrs
NJ l.. Kitchen. Mrs. Sarah Jordan A J..
Relms, ESQ. of Suffolk, Mr. X. J.. Nelms and
J. J.. Nelms, Esq. are worthy children of a
noble mother. She viii be inferred to-mor-
row at Shiloh church by the side Of her de-
ceased husband. Archibald Neims. Esq.
Mr. Charles Ii. G. Bailey, AGED about sew
enty years. died here Monday from the effects
OF the grip.
Public reading and defamation by the
young ladies and young men of Windsor
Academy last evening was highly enjoyed.
The good people of Tucker Swamp Baptist
church surprised their pastor. Rev j. +.
Deans. this evening by sending him two
cart-losds OF good things, consisting Of fowl
hams. potatoes. sngar, cakes. pickles and
many other things OF value and use.
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LEGAL NOTICES.


4 +. PATRICK AND JOHN DUNLOP
~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS lllintliis,
against
Lonim T.. burrows. b. w. Burrows, Albert S.
Warner. Ryra Warwick, liza =. Warwick. has
wife Byrd Is. Warwick. louisa Narguerlta
Warwick. lmogen Warwick - Warwick
Whose given name ls nov unknown. Mary
Burrows. Roswell Burrows and Albert Bur
rows. children OF the said Charles burrows
deceased. and believed 10 he all infants under
twenty-one years OF age. and Sallie T.. Price
and Henry y. Price, her husband. Defendants
~ CuANCEnY.
Tho object OF this suit is TO compel the yer
sonal representatives 0t Roswell = BnrrOWs
deceased. 10 convey the land IN the city OF Rich
mond and described III tho hill And afldavit
having been made anI filed that Louisa &. Bur
rows. b. W. Burrows. Albcrl \ Warner. Mary
Burrows. Roswell burrows and Albert lsrrows
are nonresdenfs 81 this state. 10 Is ordered that
they appear here within fifteen day, after the
due publication OF this order. and 90 what Is
necessary 10 protect their interests in this suit
a copy-Teste:
JoHS DUNLOP, a. MOSS iw
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Fight with ~ Drunken Negro.

DANvILLE, Va, Dec. 2I.-lSpecial Jim
Jones, Il colored porter at one Of the city
stores went tins afternoon TO the home Of
Mr. +. W Helm to deliver package. lie
was about lalf drunk and WAS impudent to
Mrs. Helm. As soon rs Mr.. Helm learned the
facts he went b the store and began to frail
Jones with stick The negro drew q pistol
and Mr.. iielm followed suit Both fired ev-
eral shots. but strange TO say none OF the shots
took effect although there were numerous
DeOple in the store at the time
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RUSSIAN LEGATION.
~ ID 4 iap IL 1901

w ASuiNUlDa, H. Us Dtc- IT, 4oals
Hon James G. Blaine. Secretary of State
'Sn.-Haying taken cOgniZance OF the letter
addressed T. you on December 18th by Mr.
Mason. Of the Despatch Publishing Company
Omitted Of Erie, which is herewith returned
have the honor to send you this note as q
memorandum replying 10 tho various in
quir.es contained therein:
II. IN regard 10 the question OF transpOrta-
ton ! will say that We are willing 10 forward
from New York 10 Russia MI Hour, grains. etc
donated 10 the famine stricken population Of
some of our provinces.
- On the subject OF the second quo ton
| will call your attention 10 the fact that the
Russian Government has already answered
TO an offer of aid which came from the ma
lers of Minneapolis instructing our legation
TO say that the Imperial Government &C
cepted with gratitude their generous offer.
%. No tarih restrictions will prevent the
free shipment or distribution OF the donated
goods.
a. Ca The needs are real and great co.
The distribution OF relief could be properly
secured through the he'd Cross branches Of
Russia and America, through the channel Of
our legation and the imperial ministry OF for
eign affairs. &C. Answering the inquiry Of
Mr.. Mason in regard 10 what he Is pleased 10
call the diplomatic eject IN Russia oi such n
movement in favor of the sufferers. / could
only point 10 the natural increase Of the
friendly feelings which Russians have always
entertained toward Americans and 20 other
similar effects which can result from the good
will and gratitude of q country whose friend
ship is not to lie depised
The fifth and sixth questions do not re-
quire believe. our own views on the sub
jet.
Accept. sir, the renewed assurances Of my
highest consideration. A. GgEGKG."
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How Civil service Reform Has Been Ex-
tended.

How civil service Reform has boen TX
tended.
Prior to his election as president Mr.. Har-
rison had not been very radically committed
TO this civil servlce) reform. Secretaries
Tracey and Noble perhaps had scarcely
favored it. The Postmaster General was
possibly half as hostile % II as our author
himself Mir Clarksonl. If the Postmaster
General is not yet a. complete "a convert 70
the merit system rs the public interest re-
qulres that IL should be and az We may be-
lieye he Will some years hence wish he had
been--te at least appears 10 he very widely
separated from ms late subordinate. The
President and lis Cabinet hive not only sus-
tanned but have extended the reform. The
examinations now cover many more Offices
than they did when President Harrison was
innugurated 4 fact as credltable o. himself
and his Cabinet as II Is auspiclOus tor the Pc
publican party. Secretary Tracy with the
courage OF his recent convictions. has en-
forced its principles in several of tue navy
Yards. and i now extending this application.
Secretary Noble has promoted the extension Of
the merit system % the Indian service. The
President himself has enlarged its sphere and
suppressed opportunities Of eYadng IT, These
statesmen obviously believe that by support
lng this reform they best serve thelr country.
and also do the most in their power 10
strengthen their party. They comprehend
that public opinion would be shocked and
certain ruin would await the Republican
party should it now abandon the reform poll
icy 1t has had the chief part in establishing.
There are now more than 81, coo offices beyond
the control of scheming politicians and pat.
rOnage mOngeTs office which can be secured
only by public competitive examinations As
10 capacity and character. More than Nj. 600
persons have been examined for filling place.
thus taken out OF spOils-system politics and
made the rewards OF superior merit. II IS no
wonder that selfish politicians and bosses.
who care more for patronage than Tor pruci-
pie. are hostile angry and alarmed. From
a New Variety OF Mugwump' by the Hon.
Dornan b. Baton. In North American Review.
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TOO late. too late y ne door vas lightly hung.
And 10 the gentiest pressure might have swung;
hut thou hast passed and passed again. nor
turned
Towhero the lamp across IT'S tine ihold burned"
Led hy false lights the portal have passed
Bind 30 tho rays thy starry candle east,
But now the sea e have fallea from my eyes
Must be shut for aye from iaraalseg
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wha, Toot-Ban Costs Mt The University.

CHAnLoTTrsy1LIE, VA. Dec. 2i-fSpecial. !
Mr.. John G.. 1ilton. manager Of the foot ball
team of the Univ ersity OF Virginia, has pre-
pared statement of expenses which may be
helpful 10 those interested in such sports and
who contemplate managerial work for some
college or other An average game was that
between tho I University and tho Schuylkin
Navy. The attendance was 3-0 receipts
$50 expenses S9z; made up of two items
so guarantee and = advertising, etc. Net
balance 91j. The Trinity game in Richmond
was witnessed by l.06l persons VINO paid at
the gate. The following IS the managers
siatementof the financial side Of the transac-
ton.
~
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WsYNEsEono. Va. Dec 2J.-lSpecial. The
District Lodge No ~. j. o. q. T., met in
this place Monday il the lodge-room OF the
Good Iemplars. Grand Counsellor Major j.
W. Newton presided.
The report Of the district secretary, which
vas road and accepted. showed an addition
Of several members during the mast three
months.
RESOLUTIONS were adopted that, "as il is
essential 70 the future prosperity OF this or
der that tho young DO trained in the cause of
temperance.
Resolved, That this lodge use lis best and
perance text books In our public school ,hat
this district lodge appoint committee Of i've
RESOLVED. That the COMMITTEES Of
nvs heretofore appointed be empow-
eIea 10 enforce ali temperance laws
sno zoe that the local option law
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liIcHMOND. Va. December d. .s1if
The parties TO the foregoing cause ami sn
persons having claims and demands againsf ,re
estate of the said Henry g. Shaw. deceased a~,
hereby notified that / have fixed on tho d ..r
DAY OF JANUARY. 1872, 90 10 o'clock A. n a.
the time. and my Of,ice AZ No. 1915 east I'D ~
street IN the said city. as the place for ir0ceo j.
ing 20 execute the foregoing decree.
he creditors OF the SAID deccdcnFs ostaia
are required % present their claims against f.,
said estate before me az the time and rls..
above designated and establish the same .-
legal proof.
Given under my hand as commissioner fl,
chancery OF the said court, tho day anI wear
first aforesaid.
JAMES NJ. MATTHEW'S Commiss.oae-
SANDS POLLARD SANDS Pc dc li-,-tg
NfBGINh-INTHEC HANCERY COTrTor
' THE CITY OF RICHMOND THE nTH Dt,
or DECEMBER, 1891.
Asiatic National pank Corporation. driy .,.
gained under tho Jaws OF The United NIefs
suing for itsot and other creditor. WHO. e,e.
against
joseph Davis, The Davis Shoe COMPANY. Tia
Davis Shoe Manufacturing (0mnaug. TLo
Davis i'O0t and Shoe Company b. f. ~rinr.r
q. q. Shepherd. hocklrdge Companr. Ifs
Glasgow Investment Company and Tho Sad
ural Bridge Park Associa'ion......I efonIarts.
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WHITE STONE. Va, Dec. 22.-lSpecial. D.
Mr.. Willard Cundih went out On his farm
companied by his little children. They in
sisted upon riding upon the cart, when unex-
pectedly the horse backed and the handle OF
the pitchtork striking three the four prong,
were plunged into his little five-y ear-old
daughter. one Of the prOngs stuck IN her
throat. the others in her breast and side For
several hours she WAS unconscious and was
not expected TO live Ii took nearly ali of the
fathers strength 10 remove tile fork. The
doctors now think she will recover
quite sensation was cre ted here yester-
day 10y the elOpenent Of Miss Kate McKen-
ney with Mr.. G. ". Brooker. The parties
took advantage of the absence OF Alr. McKen-
ney. drove rapidly 10 the steamer Avalon and
were IN a short time en- route 10 Baltimore.
Doubtless ere this they are twain OF one flesh
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DESPATCH PUBIsHfNG Co., LIMITED
E8IE Pa. December 18th.


Dear Sir.-Enclosed you will find q clip
ping from the Erie Morning Despatch of the
currant date which Is respectfully submitted
FOR your consideration. The articles need no
comment or explanation. Believing the ext
gencles of the situation sufficiently pressing
10 merit special consideration and substan-
tial recognition. ! wish on behalf OF the Des-
patch and also of the many citizens OF Erie
who are already interested ia the matter 10 DO
informed as % the following points.
Il. VIII the Government aid rs IA securing
transportation and. If SO. 20 what extent Z
(lou will readily see that 1t is welnigh i'm
possible for Us 20 both furnish u large quantity
Of provisions and to pay the enormous freight
rates between Erie and Russia.
-. Will 1t he necessary TO obtain the recog-
milton of the Russian Government ia any
phase OF the Transaction
20. Will any tariff restrictions. either in
this country or Russia. prevent the free ship
ment or distribution of the goods
Il. VIII you il you think best secure the
views of the Russian Minister regarding a
the needs Of the case d., the best means OF
distribution, aud Co. the diplomatic effect III
there be any IN Russia OF such a general
movement on the part Of the citizens of the
United States?
3. What will be the diplomatic effects as
regards England. Germany individually as
the head OF the triple alliance,
Is. To what extent will the representative
of the United States abroad be allowed to CO.
operate with us.
The foregoing together with the clipping,
outlines the work as contemplated and the
points on which we require information. and
the matter now rests. III q measure, n your
hands Hoping 10 hear favOrably from the
matter at your earle ST cOnye nience
Il am, ETC., =. j. Mason.
Erie Morning Despatch"
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n n nlaRR and rumors CURED no fnifei
UHUUEn Ss. i, ssf Eia :.s..s. csassaa.a. ..
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RlcmuOSD. December I'D. i,yii
The parties 20 the foregoing cause ana Al
rareous having debts and demands against tho
iato concern OF QkIns. Hai! 90 ai9
hcreby nor ned that 1 have fixed on The I'm
DAY OF JANUARY, 1872. az 10 o'clock A. .;. As
tho time sid my Office. at 70. lpli east hs'h
street. in .he said city. as the place Tor pro
ceeling t0fxecuto tho foregoing decree
Given 10 Ter my hand as Commissioners IN
Chencery II the said Court tho day ana year
first aforesaid. JAMES VI. MATTHEW'S
Commissioner.
G.>ns V.r4App 4 SANDS o. a. dol.- ~
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'IFGA1IOS OF THR UNITED STATES,
S.. PETERsBrRG. Dec. s. 1871.
Hon James c. Blaine. Secretary Of State,
WASHINGTON d. C..

Hon. James {. Blame, secretary OF Statc'
Washington. y. c.:
'Sir.-A rescript of the Emperor has Iust
appeared. constituting q special committee
under the presidency of the CZorewltz.
charged with the general distribution of the
work OF relief for hesuilerers in the provinces
afflicted by the famine. This committee IS
composed besides the heir TO the throne OF
General de kaufman. Priyy Councillor Po-
bedOnOstOf, Minister of Domains Ostroysky;
Minister of the Interior Dournoy0, Count
VorOntson- Daschon Count Strogonaf and
Priyy Councillor Ploowe. ID Is understood
that this committee Will associate with itself
Exert General Annenk0f. who is specially
skilled in the field Of transports tion AID III
the work of construction. It's object
is 10 give unity TO the measures
Of relief. TO direct the offerings OF private
beneyolenco in the most effective channels 20
remedy any defects Of administration and to
provide Work rs far as may be 10 those III need
OF employment. IL Is expected also that the
committee will address itself 10 the considers.
ton OF such measures a. may be feasible for
appropriating and distributing the surplus
grain which is accumulated in some parts Of
the empire, rs stated IN my No 1870 The
creation OF n special committee OF this high
character. with the heir 10 the throne at rs
head. indicates the gravity OF tho problem
which is presented by the short crop and the
earnest spirit with which the Emperor and
his Government met it. 1t Is hoped that this
organization will diminish the difficulty III
dealing with the emergency.
Il have, DC. CHARLES EMERY SMITH,
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DEArH or M'KENzIE s1MpLF.
A NORTH CAROLINA FUGITIVE

Ernest Jones. an eighteen-year-old colored
youth. was arrested to-day. charged with
breaking jail two months ago ~ Raleigh. \.
G. He had been incarcerated for stealing
500 from Mr.. Hayward a lawyer Of that
city. He was ordered held until extradition
papers arriyo.
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~ BEHAEF or RCsSIA's POOR.
An Active Movement In Behalf OF the Suffer
ers From the Famine.

WAsHIyGroS. D. c.. Dec. 2l-Clara Bar
ton, president Of the National Association OF
tho Red Cross OF America, having been
rendered donations of grain and other food
products from inhabitants Of Western states
for shipment to the suffering peasants n
Russia has established headquarters Of the
Red Cross Mt the Hotel oxford. corner -Four
teenth street and New York avenue. this city.
where all business in connection with the mat
ter will he transacted. The movement las taken
n substantial turn in this city and many mer-
chants are contributing literally g fund
which has been started for the benefit OF tue
sufferers. The following corresp lndence
touching the famine in Russia Is made pub
lie by the State Department.