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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

LITTLE NUGeST.-It is Is claimed lhat no
better comedy company than Little Mug
setn has ever visited this city. The entire
pafsy is said to have always given the best
Of sssisiac ion and have eesn greeted by
large and delighted audiences. The play
and players are very funny, the music vocal
and instrumental. Ia excellent, AID The sing
:rx aua denciog charming. %he oonasdian,
Herbert Cswthorn with the excellent sup
porting oompgay of artists, will keep the
audience In continual laughter. and lovers
OF farce col1sdy Gu expect u rare tEest at
the opera House Tonight,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

THE proprietors of Ely's Cream Balm do not
cGim it to be- cure-all, but remedy for c,tarrb,
colds in the head and hay fever. 1t is OF liquid
or snuff, Is esbiy applied into tho nostrils. It
gives ralof ST orco. SOC.
HAD casarrh of she head and throat for five
years. used Ely's Cresm Bal u, snd from the
first application l WIS relieved. Tho sense of
smell, which had been lost, Was restored after US.
ing ore bottle. hsve fcuad the Bslm the only
satisfactory remedy fer caarrh, and it has ected
= cure in my Cash.. 1. Meyer, Waverly, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our dvertisod druggist to sell DE-.
Biag's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
sni Colds upon this condition Ii you arc sfct-
ed with CT u.h. Cold or any LING, THREAT or
Chest tonble, and wall use this remedy as d rect.
ed, giving it tair trial, and experience no BENG
FL, you may return thu bottle snd have your
money refunded. We could not mako this oGor
did We not know that DR.. Kings Now Discovery
could be reliol on 1t never disappoint5. Trial
bottles free at E. g. Leadheater & Bros rrug
Store. Large size SOC and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
AND COMMERCIAL.

Hxv YogK. Jan. 1a.-The opening Of The stock
market this morning ., made On largo volume
of butiness and while most Of the railro.d stocks
Sere slightly higher than ct the close on satur.
dsy tho changes were for tmau fractions. The
market, however, soon developed marked weak.
ness end the whole list joined In the Decline loe-
ing from u to q PER cent. The market at II
o'clock was active and fairly steady at ccso to the
lowest prices reached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

1t Is stated that the Chesapeake and Ohio
management PROPOSES to Issue long time cor.
solidated god a. per cent. bonds large
enough In amounJ to cover all the known
future needs Of the company acd to retire
the underlying bonds as they mature, and
to arrange the present preferred stocks. It
was also cad that the road Ia to be double
tracked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

Buy Dr.. Bulls Dough Syrup. It cures
without fail. To be had at eli dealers for
25 cent?.
Heavens last bsst glit-my ever de-
light" is not my brown.stone house, nor
nag carriage and pair, nor my foe new
yacht, nor my prettiest grl ror my hopes
OF seat In Congress, not these. bat my
wonderful cure of pein, Salvation OIL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

The interior of the chapel or Sunday.
school room OF the Church of the Cove ant
In Washington wss wrecked Saturday after.
noon by fire. The chapel was the cradle
OF the church. 1t was built some years
before the main ediHoe, OF which 1t consti.
tuted en- annex. The loss Is estimated at
SO 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

Nauralglc pain is usually OF en- tensely
sharp, cutting or burning character. To ef-
feet speedy and permanent cure rub
thoroughly with Salvation Oh, the grea est
psin-cure On earth. % cents.
When man is III he should send for
doctor at once, but when he has cough or
q sore throat be needs only Dr.. BULBS Cough
Syrpp. Is cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

The Flour markets present no new features and
the demand 10 only fair at current prices. The
receipts of Wheat are so imall in this as vol 8
other points that it is hard to establish vslues.
We quote range of from 80 to 100 per bushol, az
to condition of sample. Corn is frmer at 4S t.
81 Bye IS to o3. Oats 39 to 49, Fgss 81 tc
o. Butter is scarce at Is TO %. Pork heavy At
to As; light Az to 61h. Poultry Pctatocs,
Onions, Dressed Beef, Mutleu, Apploa and pre-.
duco of all sorts aro without eh.nge. Millfe.d
Hay and Straw and ste.d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
What q Woman Can Do.

Sac cannot walk 30 many miles arornd
billiard table With nothing to sat, and
nothing 10 speak OF to drink, but she can
walk the f,cr Gil night, with fretfu baby,
without goiDg squad asleep the first hall
hour. Loss Of sleep with babies Is unknown
where s;cuebgaket's Gum Syrup is uEed
Price Is cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

Inc OF the stockholders OF the Mount Vernon
Fire Insurance. Company, held to dav, the
foilowing officers we're reelected: T E Cor
bett. president; a. 4. Waffeld, secretary,
and 8. e. Lunt. treasurer. a. W. Arm
strong and Henry Strauss were re-eleoted
directors for three years. a stock dividend
OF 81 per ahare wes declared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
False ECONOMY

Il Practical by many people, vino buy inse.
rior articles OF food because cheaper than
standard goods Surely infants srs entitled
to the best food obtsinsb,e. II lie fact that
the Gall Borden Eagle" Brand Condensed
Milk Is the best infant food. Your grocer
ana druggist keep 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

The annual dinner Of the Reform Club
wss given Saturday night at Sherry's, In
New York, and over two hundred we'll.
known workers for tariff reform we're
present. The cause of tariff reform was
ably sustained In speeches made by ex. Post
mas,et-Genersl Villas end Congressman
Springer and Clifton B. Breckinridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION =
Toncrrow, the l9.h iE6s., will be the ami
7erspry OF thu birth OF the great southern
chiefsaio, General Robert E. Lee, and tbs
ccaslon wlii be ep.r p lately observed here.
R Else Camp,O V. will meet OF their room
n, O'clock Ia the evening and proceed 10
BODY 10 lha Opera House where an address
will ba delivered hy Senator Wilson, Of
West VireiDie, st 7:30 o'clock. Admission
will ba ty ticksts, which ere complimentary
aud can be procured By sppl3iHg 10 the
members of ths camp. A. the conclusion CT
the sdoress the neabsrs Of & Z Les csnr,
tbs Sore of Confederate Veterans and Nnvis-
ed euesta will prccesd 10 ths Eo:el F!e!sch.
mann whsro tbs anniversary banqoat Will
be held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

Leopold Landouer, curbssone broke,
aud crank. Who Ia divorced from his wifer
vss arrested In front of Jay Gould's resi-
denos In New York. yesterday. where he
vas trying to attract the attention Of the
mtllionaire'5 daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge K. III
Norton presiding. s. Smith vs.
Cappie Crosemsn debt having been paid, order
disaissing case.
Bette Lane VS. T. G. Carter; referred to Com
missioner Callahan for report.
Com. We. JEFF. Philips indicted for murder
case in progress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

How perfect mastery Of French conversation
can b. acquired without any grammar or text
book by rational common sense process, will be
fully calculated at Prof. Etenne Lambort's free
lecsure Tuesday. at 3 and 7:3O p. NJ, at airing.
ION Institute, $40 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

The WEATHER-Early this morning fine
rain began falling, which troze az soon as 1t
touched the earth, and covered evorythii with
thin coating of ice. making walking very dis
asreeable and dangerous The fine ran con-
tinued throughout most of tie day and the tenn
psrat7ro being cold snd raw made uncomfortable
every ono who had to be out Of doors. The SNOW
is disapl caring very slowly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

500 words enough. In his free lecture Tuss.
day, at 8 and 1870 p. H.. at Arlington Institute,
92O Kiog street. Prof. Etienne Lambert will
demonstratc how thorough Knowledge Of French
conversation csn be acquired within the compass
OF 500 words. All interested should attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
cpaun pAroRAMA-Professor Turner,

GRAND Observation-Disclosures Turner,
Yhose .llu! t .ated lecture here last year en-
!hs Passion Play will DO remembered by all
yho ntterded, will exhibit grand panorama
O. En-opesa views at the Y. NJ. 8. Lyceum
Hall might far the benefit of st. Mary 3
n.rcch!al schools. A pleasant and instruc-
five evening ia sure to be spent By all who
MI and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

FARMEBs' INsTITUTF.-A committee OF
The Fa, mers' Association of Northern VIZ
GINA met here on Saturday and took mee-
sures toward securing tho holding of g farm.
ere Institute 10 this district dnriug the year.
The Stste Board of Agrjcu tire has sp-
propriated $3.50 to defiay the cZpenses OF
occurring lecturers for an iaatitate In any
congregational dl. t iot In The State in which
800 farmers promise TO attend, and il the
committee which met hera Saturday 10 en-
coursgsd the irsti!ute may be held Ia this
elty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

LICENSE RBFUsED.-The Excise Board
has refused to gEans license to sell liquor
at No. 116 north Fairfax street on account
Of q protest made by the residents Of that
neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

YEsTERDAY.-Tas skies we're clear mast
ell of yesterday but the Temperature MSS
cold and raw, the Sun making little impress
sion on the snow which hiss covered the
ground since Friday. The congregations ST
fhe churches were rather smaller than usual
ard there we're few strangers In the city.
With the xofption Of St. Paul's Church,
where Rev. DR.. Nielsen, of the Theological
Seminary, preached in the morning, the pull.
pits of the several churches we're occupied
by the resident clergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

NTany Persons are broken
Gown from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron BitterS Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess OF bile,
and cures malaria Get the genuine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

TRANSFERS. OF MINIsTERs-Biahon Ven
de- Vyyer has recently made tbe iolicWics
changes IN the olergy Rev. u. +. Oinnseo,
OF fredericksburg. has been transferred a.! 20
HeTnsr's Ferry, IN ths piaca OF Father VIII
son. Fa her Wilson being sent to Fred
er;ck sburg. Rev. a. MoKesirey, ltt ~ or.
dained, has been stationed OF the Sacred
Heart, Richmond, as assistant priest. Rev.
" Payne hSs been transferred rom Nor
folk to S,suaton. and Rev. W. Fsllon las
heen transferred f:tm etaunt0n to A!exer-
dria Rsy T. X Mccarthy haze been trans
ierreG from Alexandria TO Norfolk.
Rev Father Fallen, who has been aasiat-
ant at ST. F.aucis Catholic church, Siaun-
ION. fer the past three years. bat Uhc waS
recently 'yansferT0d TO this city, received
nnrse Of $40 rom bis fiends arc aGmifats In
his old fl,,k before be ltfG Staunt, n. TIE
presentation wes made at the handsome req
idercs of William Whooieg, efq., 10 tbs prir
ssnce Of number OF fFiends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

Thoae Who would learn to speak French
by The au;okest, easiesS and most perfect
system ever devised are invited to attend
7 rof. Etienne Lamberts FREQ lecture Tuesday at
3 and 1870 p. M, at Arlington Institute, $50
King street..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

INsrALLAT1oE.-At 8 regulsr nesting Of Viz.
giDia Tent No s, l. 0. L., held lat Friday right
the following officers were installed By II. D. B.,
E. +. thompson. Shepherd, II. t. Charles; P. c.
R. c. NJ. Newton @. r, 81. .. Foyer; d. E., Geo,
Z. Smith 3. g., w. J. Carter F. &, " ". War
]. G. E. Craven 0. G., W. & Griffith Chaplain,
Geo. B. Smith i. S. to c. E., J.. Nag suder; l.. s
to c. B., W. Marshall; i. S. to D. B Ii. Allen
e. S. 30 D. E, III. HAYDN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
ForMalaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWN S IRON BITTERS

stonebrekeg's Linimapt Ia the standard
linlment ussd 10 the hospitals snd schools
throughout the world. Price Is cents bot.
tie,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
VISITATION AND BANQUsr.-At The segu.

VISITATION AND BANQUET.-At the fegn-
lsr meeting Of o ientsl Lodge K. Of 7. last
Friday night he ttrao ranks OF the der intlu i
80 ,Se anci3cnt chivairic SIN olitiel knishp's
Tank were conferrtd upon prominent gentleman
Of The city. Psst Chaac.lcr and 6rsad Lecturer
Us =. Cornor, OF Washington, efiieiatcd ia an
oeici( nj manner and was ably supported ty the
VOL drilled crack rank team OF tho ledge. st
tho conclusion Of the work all presa SAL down TO
a IN st tumptuops and yell pIepaT' q oarq neI' tae
tsfj n heipr arrar ged in trisnele. Du Ing the
wing t9s sta appropriate to the occasion were
"a aondcd to by mary proninont knights Of this
civ sn1 Washington. 9 he delcs a'iou from Excel,
soT Ledge of Washington relrc:anty returned
home at late hour much pleaeed with Their Walt.
The arrangement OF The bu 1t renec's muGh
rrcdis pnon the c,in ,nittea, McsSrs f. RaSer w.
II, sutlor, w II. Underwood tni Z, l. Coskley,
whone unt.rrg efforts wosc cro.ned with success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
"Virpinia Biscuit.D

Orders left at G. Vim. Rsmsa,'s grocery store
will DO flied on Non as, Wednesdays and Fri.
d.Ys
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
GRAND OPENING
Of an immense assortment of
Ladies' NQSGinUnderVear
Hamburg Edgings, etc.

Having secured an immense lot OF La
dies Muslin Underwear, Hamburg Egg
ings, ETC., at a great sacrifice, We propose
to sell thcm at prices to mako them move
quickly. We are of ring genuine b.r.
gains and make mention below OF few
OF the moro prominent. Convince your
selves.
One lot Chemises at 25c, fine muslin,
rufied neck.
One lot Chemisea at 35c, very fine mus.
lin. neatly trimmed.
Ono lot Chsmises at 49c, very fine mus.
lin, Hamburg Jokes, feather edge finish.
Ono lot Lsdies' Drawers at CSC, fine
muslin, 2 rows sheering and rufls.
One lot Ladies' Drawers at &c. fine
muslin, a rows sheering ar ruiIle.
One lot Ladiea' Drawers at 49,. fine
muslin, e fne tucks, with hemstitched
Hamburg.
Que lot Ladies' Skirts at Acc, with three
tucks end ruffle.
One lot Ladies' Skirts at Toe, With
3t ucks and Hamburg ruffls.
One lot Ladies' Skirts at 98c, WITH 4
tucks and fine Hamburg rufIle.
Cne lot Ladies' Night Dresses at 49c
tucked yoke and ruifled trimming.
One lot Ladies' Night Dresses at Toe,
yoke tucked, Hamburg inserting and edge.
One lot Ladies' Night Dresses at 99c,
punched tucks, fine Hamburg embroidc-
~ trimming.
One lot Plain Corset Covers at 1910.
One lot Hamburg trimmed Corset Gov
ers at 25c.
Ono lot do, at 35c.
One lot Lonsdsle Cambria Y cut,
One lot Gents' Night Robes at 49c, col
ored corded fni,h.
One lot Infants Slips at 49c, Ane tucks,
Hamburg edge and inserting.
One lot do. at Toe.
One lot Cbildren's Dresses at 76a v5sE
fine tucka, Hamburg edge and inserting.
One lot chi,dren's Chomises at 25c to
close.
Hamburg Edging at 4c, Sc, &c, 1Oc,
l2c. l6c, zoe ana 25c. We are selling
these regardless of value. Conc early
and get the frat choice.
Balance Of stock Of Cloaks, Blankets
and Comforts at half Price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

BALTIMORE jap. 49, Flour Am and un-
changed. Wheat frlner; No 2 red, spot and the
month Oh + asked Feb 1919 bid; Msr 1929
BID; May 1885, bid sesmer No 2 red 971a b d !;
Southern wheat itmer; Fultz 93a103 longberry
97a1C3. Corn steady; mixed spot 5Oga507s;
the month 5O55a50a4 Feb so aaked; Southern
corn frmer. Oats quiet; No Q white Western 80
Bye quiet and unchanged; No 2 94s95 Hay
firm good to choice timothy s13 50-Sl5 90.
Provisions firm, active and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

BALTIMORE Jan. 1s.-Yrglnia conaola =; do
1910: So bid; do 3s =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

CHICAGO, Jan. 1e-10:45 O. m.-Wheat-Jsn
nothing dong; May 917ss92. Corn-No Fe5
39A; May AN. Oats-Jan nominal May 31Aa
31a Pork-Jan 81 40s$11 so; Nay s11 57bs
SILL 80. Lsrd-Jan no sales; Msy SO $3.50 SIN
Short ribs-Jan SO 671b May IS 90=$5 92Bs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

New YORK, Jan 1s-Cotton quiet; upland
n 9-16; Orleans z 1916; futures quiet ant
steady. Flour quiet and easy. Wheat sctiv,
and firm. Corn quiet and finn. Pork dali ant
steady at 50 1850 rs, Lard quiet and FINE
at So 65.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

Second foor, 10Th street building, sd.
joining Ladies' Muslin Unde,w. ar De.
psrtment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 16.-Csttle-
market steady; natives $3a3 60. stockers So Goa
go, COWS $L25a2 40 per 100 lbs; no prime
steers on the market. Hogs-market sc:ive and
steady ,oueh and common 3.75a3 90 mixed and
packers So 95a4 10. prime hesvy and butchers
weights 81 1854 25, Ii, h. So s5a4 10. Sheep
market dull mixed $4.25a4.75. prime weather
SIS 25a5.30, western wethers $5a5.15, fexans
S4.S5s5, lambs $3.75.G.26.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 16 Beef Cattle-stock
oaly in moderate demand, but prices closed only
firm, although stock cost much more West extra
5A ,51hc. good 4s4asc, medium AS s4sso com-
mon 4Ac, culls Sha3&c fat cows 2Aa4,.
theep in fair request and finn; extra 5aa6c,
good 5As5lhc, meainm Az soc, common 4a4bc;
Western 6As6lac, other grades 6i6aac Fat COWS
in fair request at 2 laa4c, thin COWS In moderate
demsud at $500; mich COWS In fair demand ct
SSOa5O. Mich Calves in active demand at Ga
71hc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-18
OUR NEW CORSET PARLoR.

We Calm 1t to be eq7sl to ary ard sur.
psast d BY none in the country. 1t is &C.
elusive, Handsomely furnished, has sew
eral private fitting rooms and careful, in
ttligent service,
The morning call., 1892-03-17
THE POSTOFFICE SITE.
The Government Will Insist Upon Boring
Test of the Land.

WASHINGTON, March 16-A large batch
Of afidsvts of San Francisco citizens, in
support Of the Seventh and Mission street
PoStoffice site. was handed to-day TO Assist
ant Secretary Crounse of the Treasury De-
partnent. BY the representative of the party
who offered the land to the Government.
Secretary Crounse smiled and said: This
Is an evidence that Irish and his friends are
doing some effective work in their own be-
half"
At this juncture Mr.. Drumm0nd, Chief OF
the Secret Service of the Treasury Depart
ment, came in TO look through the bundle
of affidavits, and said: ut seems remarka-
bic that the citizens Of San Francisco have
such wide divergence Of opinion concern
ing the foundation. One citizen viii swear
solemniy that the Seventh and Mission site
was bottomless bog. aud another will
swear rs positively that 1t was hill COW
cred with woods. What kind of people
have you got out there, anyhow?
1t was explained that the city at that
point had been built up for good many
years, and that naturally the reeolleetiOns
of the oldest inhabitants would vary as to
the exact location OF bog which was crossed
by bridge on Mission street
Both OF the Treasury officials were inclined
to the opinion that the only test OF the land
was by boring. and that the Government
would insist on the test being made when
the commission met on Secretary Foster
return.
Assistant Secretary Crounse said the at
torney for L. G.. Harvey. who bonded the
property, contends that no representations
were made as to whether good foundation
could be secured there or not, and that con-
sequently the Government is bound TO take
1t, bog or no bog; but l for one believe
that 1t is our duty to bore the ground
before the Government goes to the ex-
pense of putting a heavy building on
II that 1t may not tumble down afterward.
IL it Is shown that a bog underlies that sur
face then the Government should not take
the ground, contract or no contract. We
might have TO pay damages If it is proven
that Harvey made no representations as to
the character Of the ground, but even that
would be better than putting up a great
building on worthless foundation. If ii
could be shown that the parties owning or
bonding this property knew when they dis
posed OF IL that the foundation was no: solid
enough TO bear the POstoffice building the
alleged contract could, of course, be set
aside"
The morning call., 1892-03-17
RUSSIAN FAMINE.
Millions of Peasants Suffering for Want
of Fond and CInthIpD

Millions of Peasants Suffering for Want
of Food and Clothing.
The Russian Ladies Famine Relief So
ciety of this city is just in receipt Of a num-
Der of letters from the land of the Gar
which contain many details of the ordeal
which the suffering peasantry are now going
through.
Countess Tolstoi, under date OF January
20, 1892, writes that the famine has assumed
such proportions that adequate help is now
impossible. The Government allowance of
thirty pounds Of -four is not given to chill
dren under two years OF age nor to working
people, though the latter may be in abject
need on account Of the lack of work No
fuel is anywhere provided and the peasants
having already consumed their fences and
barns have ALREADY begnn to burn up the
Interior woodwork Of their houses, while
many have used up their thatch roofs for
fodder.
Another writer who Is enga ged In dis
tributing relief estimates that there are
100000 famine stricken people in the
country. 1t is the third year in succession
that the crops have failed. and consequently
the peasants have absolutely nothing in re-
serve Even the hemp and fax crops have
been failures, and as these are utilized for
the home manufacture Of clothes the people
are as badly off for clothing as they are for
food.
In bringing these letters to the attention
OF the public the society asks nothing. 1t
merely furnishes the most reliable inf0rma-
tion In its possession Of the existence Of a
famine. and suggests that if the citizens OF
the Pacific Coast wish to give of their abun-
dance they can deposit their donations with
the Treasurer of the American Bank and
Trust Company, corner of Commercial and
Montgomery streets, or remit directly to
any one OF the four relief societies now es-
tablished In Russia, whose addresses will
be furnished on application.