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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-23

TIE STATE OF TRADE.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 22--The fruit market
owing TO liberal supplies of every kind, was
rather weak this morning. Values had 70 sub
NIT to reduction in order to relieve the sup
plies. Peaches aud apricots are in great abund-
anec and quotations lower.
Berries of ell kinds are selling slowly and
there is very little inquiry for them. Choice
red ueetsrines are in good demand and steady.
White varieties are neglected. Apples and
Bartlett pears are plentiful and bring fair
values. In dried fruits the demand is entirely
confined TO apricots. Aside from this there Is
little doing III this branch of business.
The vegetable market is stocked with all
Kinds, and values are weak and downward in
tendency, potatoes and onions especially; COM
mon red, dull The latter are practically un-
saisole. The supply of green corn, cueumbers
and squash is greatly in excess Of the require
ments. and prices are shaded at the pleasure OF
the buyer
Produce receipts-Flour. IS. 900 qusrter sacks:
wheat 1900 centals; barley, 1900 eentals; po-
tatoes, 100 sacks; onions, 1000 sacks; bran,
6o0 saeAs middlings. 200 SACKS: hides, 1000;
Flour-Family extras sLiOGt5o per barrel;
bakeFs extras, A4s9i5e; superhne, ss.7SSS 10.
:. " heat -SLS6l4 sLS7}2 per eentai for standard;
ling. SLill lesl. 42ls per GENITAL
Barley = Feed, sc per GENITAL for dark
coast S'ae ior good quality, end soc for choice;
also per ceGta. Tor staudard: 90e(Gs1.oo for
lower grades
Oafs-New white coast. California. 81 l2i 2lDi.25
per eeutai: surprise. sl.55G3IG0; milling, s. 45le
L4fte; good to choice feed, sLSfH9l42}s; OFT
grades. SL-7i s9Sl.52 =; gray, sLS2j al9LS7J2 per
GENITAL.
Cora-sI. S0e1 S2Is for large yellow; sls5 for
small yellow; SLS5(GLS7la per GENITAL for white
OPTIONS
Call board sales: Nheat-Seller, 1902 s137ssGa
1873, closing slS754; December, sLiSGL iSl Z,
closing sL4S.
Bariey-Seller. 1sq2, new, 9os4t5)ic, closing,
Gle; October, eS(G9Sl4c, closing, 80 -.
FINANCIAL.
Drafts-Sight, 12i4e; telegraphic l5c. Ster-
ling bills-Bank. S4s7l9; sight, sIS9ls; COM
mercial, sls5 silver bars, So 4sso65sc. Mexican
dollars, 6Ss. J6el4c.
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EASTERN MARKETS.
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

New YORK, July 22-The stock market was
less animated. Prices moved within narrower
limits. Burlington was inclined to weakness,
but declined only a small fraction; vanderbilts
were strong. The close was dull, steady aud
irregular, with slight changes.
Government bonds-Dull and firm
observation-disclosures, 52ssc.
FINANCIAL.
Money on call-Easy; closed, offered, Is
Prime mercantile paper-&351a. Sterling ex-
chauge-Quiet ana steady; sixty-day bills,
$IS7: demand, slSsis
BONDS.
u. 8. fours. reg. ll6 ~. s. tours, coupon
U. $. twos reg....sloo Pacific skies. .'l06lS
Rid
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REV. DIR. BRIGGS
OPINION.
The controversy arising from "she higher

The controversy arising from ''she higher
criticism" of Rev. DR.. Briggs who has
been tried for heresy. will change the
complexion of the interchangeable" creed
In the very nature Of things every human
device Is prone to change. Pray, why
should medicine be the exception to the
ruler The Histogenetic system is tho
newest change and is head and shoulders
above the old and effete systems" Have
you progressed mentally sufficiently TO
appreciate fact7
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MTNINl SOCKS
FOREIGN MARKETS.
FINANCIAL

LONDON, July 22.-Bar silver, Sgd; consols,
96 15-l6d. Bullion gain on balances paid today
into the Bank of England, 100000. Bank of
England discount. per cent
NEW YORK, July 22-Post cablegram says:
The tone of the market is cheerful. Business 10
quiet. Americans, duh till New York prices
arrived. There were fears OF trouble through
silver, but not sufficient to promote active sales
of Americans.
EREADsTUFFs.
LIVERPOOL, July 22-Wheat-Demand fair
and unchanged
Corn--pot demand fair: futures, demand
fallen Off and unchanged
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PASSENGER LISTS.

ELLrsroS. Mont, July 22-lspeclsll On
Northern Pacific train M. !:
j NJ Baggers ana wife, Il. NJ. Donald, w. e.
Dodge aud wife, Miss NJ Boies, Mrs. T. LAME
aud daughter, }. A. McCormick. A. J. Webster
and wife, Mrs. ". T. Hewitt, W. 4. Robertson,
A. Il Lincoln, e. ii. snyder, ". h. Mclaughlin,
and nfty-iour second-ciass passengers.
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S1oxANR, WASH. March II, 1884
Dr.. J. Eugene Jordan, Seattle, Wash.
Dear DR.. Jordan-Your letter and msdi-
cines for my wife received; thanks for
your promptness.
was under the impression that wrote
you about my granddaughter. She II
perfectly well and had no relapse what.
ever. Yours truly.
PAUL STROBACH.
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NEW YORK, July 2--Bar silver-s6c.
MERCHANDISE.


NEW YORK, July 22-Bar silver-s6c.
MERCHANDISE.
Hops-Quiet and steady.
Coffee-Options closed 5(fI5 points down
Sales were S5 500 bags, including July, 81 go
1885; August, Sl2.3Ngl2.35: September, ST. 300
l2iN. Spot Rio-Quiet and steady; No. T. $l4JJ
sugar-Raw, quiet and firm. Redned-steady
Wool--Firm and quiet; domestcs, 25(s55c.
Copper-strong: Lake, sll.6 Q1ll7a
Lead-Easy; domestic, s4.0jttJl IL
1ia--Ciose1 easier. straits, $3.50.
BOSTON STOCK MARKET
BosroN, July 22.--Closiug:
Atchison........ 81 san Diego. ls
Burlington ....... 10l Bell Telephone . U31S
MexCen( eommonl 1874
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE.
CHICAGO, July 22.--W heat-Quiet; opened
1.la34c lower on easier cables rallied re ON re-
ports of wet and hot weather in the Northwest
and the development OF rust as a consea uence;
declined ssGs1c on sales by longs 10 take profits
and pounding by shorts and closed steady 80
I4c lower than yesterday. Receipts were 1900
bushels; shipments. 1900 bushels.
whea,-steady: cash, 7914c; september, 7s11sc.
Coru-Easy; cash, a0c: oepte u Der. ~ &C.
Oats-Easy; cash, sic; September, SCi.c.
Eye-fbc.
Barley-65c.
Timothy-sLSsGs13
Flax-&L03
Mhisky-xL1S.
Pork-Cash, sli.92I<; September. sl2 OK
lard-Cash, Ga 10 september, Sb2o
Short ribs--Cash, s.. 30; September, $780,
shoulfers-Unchanged.
Short clear-s7. 7J{17. -
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
CHICAGO, July - - Cattle-Reeepts, 1000;
steady 10 10 points higher; prime TO extra
steers 81 s0<t6 %; Others, fDi 10, Texans 81 20
O. -: rangers, xS3Ht3.65.
Hogs-Aetiye: 500 points higher: mixed and
packers, s5.5esasO, prime heavy aud butcher
weights, <5s5tdt5.93; assorted light s. gstel -;
second class. s5.5J41>70
sheep-Reeeipts. 400: active and ,teady 70
stronger; natives, - 1o0B175. Texans, s. 3t1A5l.
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SPOKANE, Wash, July II, 1891.

DR.. ]. Eugene Jordan, Seattle Wash.
Ny Dear Doctor-This day I come to
you in an important matter and request
you to attend TO it at once. Ny grand
daughter aged nine years had la grippe .
few months ago and although recovered,
is very weak. exceedingly nervous and has
slight attacks OF st. Vitus' dance. We are
very much worried about it. She can
hardly cut meat at the table, her hands
and fingers tremble in trying to button her
shoes. etc. 1t is impossible for her to go
to Seattle and would like to know if you
could treat her after the short above des-
cription. She is also very fond Of playing
the piano and likes 20 read and to learn.
Every time she plays now . few minutes
only or reads, she is utterly exhausted and
must quit. Now what shall we do about
that5 Expecting answer by return mail,
Yours truly,
PAUL STROBACH.
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The Weather Helping the Grain.

ST. PAUL, July pa hot wave covers
the entire Northwest, the temperature
ranging at different points from 80 to 101.
The hot weather is helping the grain
greatly and another immense crop is
assured
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Portland Grain Market.

PORTLAND, July 22-ISpecial. l-Wheat-Market
unchanged; prices steady and nominal. Valley
Sl.3005L32i2; Walla Walla, $l250rL271. per
GENITAL Receipts, $50 ceutals
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T ACoNNER ROUTE.
STEAMER FAIRHAvEN

Leaves Nesier's wharf Seattle. daily except sun
dav. st 10 III, for Edm0nds. Clinton Eulsiip,
Browns Point, Langley Coupesille. san de fucs
oak HarooT. EtsslAiy and laconRer. Returning
leaves Laeoanss r. m for Seattle covering same
rSule. j, UkkkN. Master.
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0RIsWoLp, Wash, Jan. %.

GRIswoLD, Wash, Jan. %, 1e92
DR.. ]. Eugene Jordan, Seattle. Wash.
Dear Sir-I have been taking your medi-
cines regular until about two weeks ago.
l feel perfectly we'll; my heart don't
trouble me any and am getting a. fat -
pig. Some tell me that it was faith that
cured me; am very thankful for that
much faith. remain yours respectfully,
GEO. GRISWOLD.
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NASHON ISLAND ROUTE

Connects with boat for Snohomish. Connects
with steamer Bailey GAtzert for Tacoma
Trips daily including Sunday
MEALS ON BOARD.
eEATTLE AND TACOMA NAVIGATION co.
CLAUD TROuf. FRANK w. GOODHUE,
Pres Secy.
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pEopLEs SAVINGS BANK occrneNr

pEoPLE'e SAVINGS BANK. OCCIDENTAL
block, Seattle, Warrington Caoital 81 90 600
onicers - Boari Of Trustees Bailey Gatzert
Pres dent Jacob Furth Vice President: A1hui
A. Denny, second Vice President James r. HAY
den. Manager. Cashier and Secretary: Frank I
Blodgett. Assistant Cashier: L. schwabacher. Joha
Leary, VIM r. Bailey. John Collins, otto Ranke
Transacts savings bank business exclusively
Deposits received from one dollar 10 ten Thousand
dollars six per cent. interest per an mum allowed
on term andl our per cent. on ordinary deposits
dividends declared the last day Of May and No
vember. loans made on real estate or approved
Colla1s rails only.
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SUMNER TIME CARD.
LEAVE SEATTLE.
$50 a. m sharp, daily.
200 p. m. sharp. daily.
$50 p. M. sharp, daily.
LEAVE TACOMA
7:20 . nj. sharp, daily.
ll:45 a. IN. sharp, daily.
4:15 p. III. sharp, daily.
The 9: 80 boat connects in Tacoma with steamer
City of Aberdeen for Olympia and shelton daily
except Monday
Only hour and thirty minutes between
Seattle and Tacoma
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H W. WHEELkR, PRES. ~. BARRY, CASE
JOHN Y. osTRANDEn, vIcHPREA
THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK OF
i SEATTLE
DIRECToRsi
D. T. DENNY, A. o. MILLER,
G. =. STONE, JOHN Y. OSCRANDER
II. w. WHEELER
Corner Second and Cherry Streets. Seattle. Wash
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17

The Stone Democratic Club met
at the court house again last night.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose of making arrangements to re.
ceive the Democratic candidate for
Governor.
PROF Thomas e. Joyce informs
US that the attendance at the public
school is larger than ever before, and
he says another assistant teacher is
needed in the school.
The Democrats viii not have q
torch-light procession in this city this
year. There are not enough Demo-
Gratis here to make a respectable show
ing and the party in this county is
too poor 10 hire torch carriers.
Seems to MS that there are more
l lie men in this city than need be.
Able-bodied men can end work son.t
where and there il no excuse for
them to waste their time in town
waiting for something 10 trrn Up
when there is work 10 be done nj
fair wages in the country and else
where.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17
plme Novel. and Crime.

IN addressing the grand jury at
Newark, acay OF two sSo, .rdse Dcpus
took occasion 10 call attention TO toe
harm done by .'half-iime novels"
which he characterized rs "the most
pcrnicious literature that can possibly
get into the hands Oh children" His
remarks on this subject were prompted
by the case OF young Faics, tho boy
murderer recently convicted. whose
csimc is generally attributed 10 vo-
racious reading Of sr:ch sensational pub
lirations Judge Dcpre gGve figures
showing a great prevalence Of crime
among young persons and more than in
timatsa that 4 prolific causc was to be
sought in the species Of vicious reading
which led young Faics on to his fate.
Judge Dephe regretted that there Is no
effective law to reach the traffic In this
crime-protucing literature 1t may
strike some Us being rather o<ld, OBJ
serves the New York Herald. that,
while stringent statutes have been en-
acted against obscene publications,
cheap sensational stories that beeet
crime may be circulated with impuaity.
Eat this latter c-ileannot be suppressed
by Law without u literary censorship.
which Is o!i5rs To Americans
The Teost v-=s.iirc rcaacdy IS In the
hands of parents and consists In q care
p. s~I2c-r;sioa of wa. their children
raj .
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17
b Gambling Evil.

OF all forms of gambling the race
course Us carried On to-day affords the
best facilities for ailuring the masses
and spreading broadcast destruction in
the land. It draws not only nc who
have q reputation for honesty and mo-
rality AID makes them dishonest and
immoral, lawlcsa teaches on society,
but ever wonien and girls are surrcn-
dcring their wcnanhood, their honor,
their all to this determination. Gambling
began, says q writer In the Seattle
Press, in m effort to steal by stratagcm
what man dared rot or ouldnotstcal by
force. The gambling instinct grew out
Of the primitive passion OF avaricc and
the incident desire TO dodge latcr and
live by violence when you AN; by
fraud when you canno. by force.
Gambling began as carly as the recog-
oition of the right Of individual prop
erty and the legal protection of both
the strong and the weak against the
ubiquitous and indiscriminate robbery
of every man and by his ncighbor who
had the strength and the opportunity
to murder him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17
Irri-atioa In Now Mexico.

One OF the most interesting expert
snents with irrigation has been made in
the Pccos valley, New Mexico. The
Pecos river is peculiarly useful for this
purpose, as it depends neither on rains
nor SHOWS, but is fed by hundreds of
living springs, in which no Variation
has been discovered for fifteen years.
The valley ndidcont to It. however. is
dependent on the rainfall, which is very
insufficient and In this large canals and
bitches have been dug. One of these
starts from the fecos river, six miles
above the new town Of Eddy, a. which
point the river cuts itself through solid
limestone. a dam l.i30 feet long and
SO feet high at its deepest place ele-
Yates the water and turns it through
the canal head, which is cut out of the
rock 80 feet wide and - feet deep. The
dam makes q lake seven miles long and
nearly two miles vsidi. which holds
100000 gallons ofwatcr. TIC stream
which flows into the canol Is 20 feet
deep and 30 feet wide. Fro,n the
main canal the water is carried In side
bitches to the lands along either side.
where It's low Is regulated BY the
owners of the land by means OF little
gates 1t is estimated that 200. eco acres
will be made productive under this
system of irrigation.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17

Messrs. /. 5. Joseph ahd ". y.
Penney fct:.snod home from Cairo.
illinois, Monlay where they had
been 10 see about purchasing M oni'
fit for a street car line for this city.
Mr.. Joseph i:if"rns lis that they pur-
chased a complete ogtfii and he as
surcs Us that within the rest sixty
days they propose to begin the work
of putting down the track. 1t will
run over Spanish, Broadway, Sprigg,
Good Hope and a part Of Themis
streets, with a switch extending up TO
the Normal. The line will start bust
ness as a horse car l;ue but it will bC
changed to al electric line in a short
time.
This is another progressive move.
Now let us make another effort to
secure water works. With street
cars, water works and the DAILY
DEMOCRAT our city vii! lpum up as a
real progressive city.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17

This remedy is becoming so well
known and cd popular as 10 need Eo
s~rccia! meGtion. All who have used
Electric E.::ets siag the sarie sGGg
of praise--a pEscr mcdirilc ducs no,
exist aid Il is guaranteed 10 10 al
tina. is claimed. Electric Biitcrs will
cure all diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys, will rcmnve Pinples, Bo:ss,
Salt Rhcum ard other affections
caused by impure blood. Will drive
Malaria from tine system atid prevent
as well az cure all Malaria feycrs. For
cure of Headache, Consumption and
Indigestion try Electris Bitters. En-
tire satisfaction guaranteed. or money
refunded. Price 50 cc,i;s &nd Sl.CO
per bottle at Wilson's Drug Store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17

CHsrEEn*I:G young girls on trnvcl-
ing expeditions CT conducting older
women Of little c-pcrierce Ii travelling
Is becoming n regular suraIeT profess
sic1 aT1,ag fright. capable one
One youEg woman who has q salary Of
Cbout two ilrEsani dollars sccrfcs for
herself each year 4 delightful sumner
vacation abroad fJ tIkinG snail parties
of women about the CID world, where
her exceptional linguistic ability, her
Knowledge of rnntcs, places, people and
points OF interest are tie most excellent
stock In trade for Che duty Of courier.
Shc .;ll have Ei;ccn women in her
party this s,ason
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17

JAMES II. MILLER, postmaster ut Gau-
Icy Fridge, W. Va, was appointed by
President William Henry hrfrison ovcr
City years ago and is probably the old
est postmaster in the country. lie has
retained his Office through nll the politi-
cal changes of the past half century,
snd at the egc OF cighty-six years 10 as
prompt and efficient as any postmaster
In the state. During tho late war Mr..
Miller's Office was several times within
Tho confederate lines, but he was never
disturbed or annoyed In any woy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17

Major Warner next took the plat
form and for two long l.oars the peoa
pie listened TO his c!uguent oraiOys
anal mastery argument. His speech
"a the ablcs; political speech dcliv-
ed in this city for MANY years. Facts
and figures were presented in a maI;-
ucr SO plainly that they could be I'M
derstood by all, and it was clearly
shown that Il change III the admins
tration of our Stale Government is
absolutely necessary fer the develops
incnt of our great agricultural aud
m:iucral rcsuurccs-tllat Under a DEM
orraiic administration business Was
s:agnaEt, Old i"gyism Ieisned, and
push AMI progress were not "in it,
Major Warner docs not boast Of whit
hc will TO II he is elected Governor,
but he says a change would mean
prosperity tor the Slate that would
delight Republicans aud RsiOnish &c
other fellows.
Maj. Warner was followed by Mr.
l!aughawout, who showed up Demo
cratic follics TO Ike delight of The Re-
pubiicaEs and to the shame Of the
Denoltais who listened 10 lin.
All III all this was the grandcst Re-
publican rally evcr held in Southeast
Missouri, aud Major Warner was
loud in his praise of the grald turn
ont ard of The reception given Him
in this city.
The different Republican Clubs in
the county and especially the Young
Mems Warner and the Har:cf Gicc
Clubs of this city deserve the praise
Of every Republican for the good
work they did to make tho Kafncs
rally the success It was.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17

What would be thought OF q news
paper in the interior Of Missouri that
should advitc its readers ffs.m week
to weck; year amer year. to rush off
to St Lotus for the goods, and assure
them tnat their local merchants and
manufactures we're a set of robbers?
What would be the effect upon the
town were this advice to be followed?
Would It not close the doors Of the
merchants, ruin the manufacturing
Industries, compel the clerks and
operatives and laborcrs employed in
these institutions to seek work else
where, check improvements, impair
the value of business property and
bring disaster TO the community?
Such a course would be condemned
by every good citizen; and such a
newspaper would be deemed a public
enemy. And &C; the newspaper that
argues for free @tra..c, that declares
The levyiag of tsrie 10 he robbery,
that persists the. .NI.cric.;n merchants
sn.i manufactures are dcirsnding
their patrons. ;!,at insists that we
should buy whsrc We car buy the
clleaFde:. ana paraties inli. rows OF
f5r.as tD show that brDadciu.h and
other goods .ha; are in the ra;:rr az
a laxHry, are cheaper in England than
IL America, are trying 20 do for tho
Nation precisely what might be done
for an average Missouri town.. COM
petition and sense can be
tpoa 10 ultimately nakc
right III pTerS town and in
any nation. People will go 10 large
towns to procure articles not kept
b. local merchants or made by local
manufacturers, just rs the Nation
now sends abroad f6; tSa, coffee,
and other commodities not PROF.
duced in VA soil and climate, but tie
publications that Insist upon universal
free trade are making the mistake
of the newspaper That urges its
PATRONS to desert their home dealers
al /, sperd their money only with The
big metropolitan merchants.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-17
Yhc rlrods or

Never Il the history Of the west have
% many lives tccn lost or So mich
property destroyed by aoodsas has been
reported during the month Of sley.
1892 Iowa. Illinois. Nebraska, Lis
soaii rad portions OF Kansas ard Min
ncsota, have suffered enormously. vast
tracts having been cosnplssciy sub
merged by rushing torrents bearing
away dwellings, barrs. factories. md
even wso,c villages, destroying scores
Of lives. and ruieing hnndicS,s Of here
toforc prosperous families Ia Sioux
City alone. tifsy or sixty lives ere known
20 have been lost. and the reported
deaths elsewhere bring the total up 70
more than . 1dptrrd; while the best
estimates put the danaee % property
Mt from Fifty Z sixty millions Of DOL
lars Whole sections of country were
couapletely cut OF from the outside
world for days together, trains wcrr
stalled aud abandoned ON the sub
merged tracks, telegraph connection
was cut of. while the population OF
many large towns and agricultural dis
tricts suffered the horrors of famine and
exposure TO the cold. ~drcrchirg rains
A long period must clapse before the
wide region 50 severely Inflicted can
hope to recover from the blow. Dc
tailed accounts of the terrific stem
which s"eps the island Of Mauritirs,
recently, have arrived, showing that
the tc,eSraphie reports gave scarcely an
inkling of the awful destruction of lie
and property which took place. It is
now stated that the deaths reached one
Thousand. while these injarcd NUN
bered some seven Thousand. Maaritius
Is D small island lying OF lie Maiagas
car coast, in The Indian ocean. and is o
British colony. As every one knows, 1t
was the scene Of 81 ricrre's farnow
romance, ''Paul and Virginia"