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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
THE JUDGE UPHELD.
THE DEMOCRATS or TANNERS
CREEK DEFEND raelR DISTRICT.
Good Order and Police Efficiency Prevail.
City Attorneys Salary Increased
More About tho Cyclone.
rcorrespondenco Of tho Richmond Dlsoasci-l


NoRroIK. Va, April tc.--Govenor Nc
Kinneys and Judge Portlock's correspond
ence continues matter of discussion IN
Norfolk county. At the reorganization Of
the Democratic club in Tanners Creek
District yesterday afternoon, after the
speeches were through with, resolution
was unanimously adopted endorsing tho
action Of Judge Portlock in his late CORE
spondence with the Governor, and CON-
mending the Judge for maintaining that
good order and police efficiency which pre-
vail Ia Norfolk county. Tanners Creek "
the district in which the late prize nght oc-
cured.
A POWERFUL TuG.
The new steel tug Wahneta. recently
built in Boston for Gosport navy-yard.
arrived here yesterday afternoon IN charge
of Lieutenant Commander j +. Merry.
IL is powerful and beautiful boat, ele-
gantIyly finished, and can steam twelve
knots an hour.
The salary of the city attorney OF this
city has been increased to Sl.cOo per an
mum from $500. The salary of the city
attorney of Portsmouth was recently In
creased TO 5000 from 500.
TEE CYCLONES COURSE.
News OF the ravages of the late cyclone
continue to come in and show that its
greatest energy in this section was IN the
direction of the coast. apparently coming
no Currituck sound and continuing TO the
ocean. The width Of the passage cut
through the country is about one hundred
| and fifty yards. and il took clean every
| thing. from fence-rail TO a tree two feet
in diameter. The loss OF property, Is
| great, ana many persons were injured, out
| none fatally, so Tar rs heard.
Norfolk and Portsmouth caught the
| fringe only OF the cyclore, and IN addition
10 the damage already reported. the car
stables of tho Berkeley Street Railway Com
pany, south Of the town. were thrown
| down and demolished and several horses
| injured.
Commodore A. W. Weaver has returned
| from Washington.
| The assessment on candidates for the
| Democratic primary in Portsmouth was
| fixed by the Executive Committee last
| NIGHT az per cent on the salary or tht
Office sought to be obtained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
Married on a Fast-Moving Train.

Correspondence OF tue HtcnuDui Diopdb1usj
GRAHAM. Va. April 14.-Yesterday after
noon an afectionate-looking young couple
boarded the Blues.one train which Is
under the charge OF that popular con-
ductor, George ". Thomas, and which makes
tri-daiiy "three-corner.cat" run between Blue
field and Duhring. Captain Thomas, who Is
ever on the alert for something 10 break the dull
monotony, soon suspected that they were IN
search of q Gretna Green, and being always ready
70 accommodate hts passengers, mildly suggest
ed that The Rev. c. W. Kelly, OF Bromwell, was
on board. His suggestion was readily adopted,
and the services OF the paeon we're soon Sc
cured, and while the trein was running az a
speed OF thirty-hve miles an hour the bride,
leaning heavily on the arm Of Captain Thomae,
and closely followed by the groom, who was At
tended by that big-hearted "baby drum
mer,p X. d. Urguhart. Of Lynehburg. fled
up the aisle Of the coach. and tho happy
couple was In due form made man and wife.
In the absence OF anything better, the generous
Captain "set up peanuts for the party. The
newly-married pair continued their bridal tour
10 Blueheld, and returned on the next tram 20
their future home, In Mercer county, W. Va,
followed by the congratulations and good wishes
OF all the passengers. May they i've long ana
DYospern
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17

ticular tax. the fact thst he may be en-
Gagged wholly or partially in negotiating
sales between resident and nonresident
merchants Of goods situated In another
state. does not necessarily involve tho
taxation Of interstate commerce forbidden
BY the Constitution.
Mr.. Chicf-Justice FuLIsn took occasion
70 show how this case differed from the
Ropurss case. He sad that in the new
ease the tax is not laid on the business OF
carving on interstate commerce. but on
the broker himself for carrying on gen.
eral business.
This is a real distinction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
THE FEATURES or TO-DiY'S PAPER

ANEW PLAN FOR CHOOSING PRESIDENT
Letter from Ran. Tucker to Fitz Lee-Pro-
posed Amendment 70 the federal Cons,liu-
ton.
AROUND IN GoTHAM-Matsers In the Metro
polls NJ Seen by Great obseryer-John y.
McKsne-Boodie Money Not Distributed
Eject of the Excise Law.
rHR OLDEST vIRGINIAN-An Interview with
aFauquier Man Who Claims to Be 1o5 Years
OF age.
TIME FOR FLowERs-Their Presence Gives
Brightness TO the Easter Fest!yai-They Are
Now Carried, Not worn-Society Notes.
last DAYS OF LENT--Many Social Attractions
Booked for Easter-Week-Personal Points
and Notes Of Interest to virguians from the
Chief Towns OF the state.
QUERIES AND ANswERs-The Homestead
Exemption-FitzJohn Porter Caso-Mar-
rage Laws of Washington, d. c.-Legal In
terest in Foreign Countries.
MASONIC FAIR-The Great Bazaar to Com
mence at the Temple Tuesday Nght-Elabo
rate Draperies and Beautifully Decorated
Booths
rHE ATLANTIC CABLE-open Letter TO Rev
Mr.. Howison from Commodore Maury 5
Dsughtcr-The Facts from the Records
INDECENT JoURNAIs-The Hard Fight for
Pure Columns in Daily Newspapers Dis
cussod in Our New York Letter.
THURSDAYS CYCLoNE-A Negro Boy Also
Killed In Lower Dinwidde, Making Two
Deaths, and Young Lady Severely Injured.
NATIONAL PoLITICs-Uninstructed Delega-
lions Win Control the Democratic Nomina-
ton at Chicago-The States 10 Name the
Ticket Win Cast Democratic Electoral Votes
EASTER FAsHIoNs-specime Evening Gowns
from Monsieur Worth. OF Paris-The Fatal
Fascination for Oriental Rugs-Wraps for
the Season.
MERCHANTS PRoTEsT-strong Resolutions
Regarding the Discrimination Of the United
States and Brazilian Steamship Company
Against Newport News.
BASEBALL AND ATHLETIC FIELD-DAY-
Games at Island Park Yesterday and Sports
Tomorrow OF Rchmond-C College Students.
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oLes-AND-BaNJo cLUs CONCERTS
A Midday German with Yale aud Bait
mnrn noxs-Teachers Arrive.
rspecial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

IoPVVI'II VVIVf TIL 70 II
FoRr MONROE, VA April 16.-The Johns
Hopkins Glee-and-BanjoC Club arrived from
Baltimore this morning, and are dlyt>1SS
the honors with the Yale boys. The is.;,
ter gave q concert at the Hampton Normal
school this afternoon, and sang in the pa.
yilion tonight The Baltimore boys Will
remain over until Monday and give a
morning concert, leaving for Norfolk at 3
p NJ
The young ladies arranged o midday
german, led by Colonel 10. Lane Stern. IN
which both clubs were well represented.
The steamer George Leary arrived from
Washington this morning with about 200
school-teachers. mostly ladies, from Mary
land and Pennsylvania.
Blrs. James b. Pace. Mr.. Thomas Atkin-
son and wife, and MISS Lemley, OF Rich
mond, arrived this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
time and talents, and, 30 far from having
had any selfish interest In 30 doing. he has
more than once declined to accept ONCE
when he had but to consent to rcceiveit.
New York inspectors of Elections.

New York Inspectors of Elections.
Mr. ELLxsY ANDERSON, the manager OF
the unti-Hu.L forces of New York city, has
been to Albany aud made vigorous pro-
test against the FAnQuHAn inspectors OF
election bill.
This bill proposes. in lieu of the present
law, to give to the Democrats at each
voting precinct two judges OF election
and the Republicans one. Mr.. ANDERSON
thinks this extreme partisanry and there
fore opposes IL.
OF course il Is a partisan measure.
Hardly any one would care to deny 1t; but
in city whero JOHNNIE DAVENPORT Is al
lowed to use the power and purse OF the
Federal Government to intimidate Demo-
cratic voters. little wholesome Demo
cratic partisanry would "even MP" things
to O point near the correct level.
The bill has passed the Assembly, but
may fail in the Senate, as there are some
anti. HILL members who are said to be OPP
posed to it.
If we understand the present law in New
York. it provides for two Republican and
two Democratic inspectors at each pre-
cinct.
The following explains the situation:
"TANxASy hall,
anew YORK. April 10, 1921
"Hon. Hi7iam l.. Broien:
my Dear senstor,-The inspectors Of olec-
ton bill is urged only On the grounds that the
present law discriminates against tho city oil
New York. II II be proper TO give one party a
majority OF the inspectors In all other counties
OF tho State, 1t is proper to give one party ma
jority OF these officers In this county. The De-
moci acy OF this city would choerfully support
uniform law providing for four inspectors, equal
ly divided between the two parties af each
polling place throughout the State. IL the op-
position will consent TO the passage Of such a
measure, not a single Democratic vote would be
recorded against IT, The Democratic party de-
mands justice. 1t does not seek fayors. The
city of New York Is entitled to the benefits Of
equal laws with the rest OF the State, and thi'
organization will never shrink from asserting
its rights in the face Of any abuse, whether II
springs from ignorance Of the subject or from
| partisan malice.
81 am, dear sir, sincerely yours, ETC..
"RICHARD CROKER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17

told the following story. He Is employed
90 driver OF Cooper i Spotswood's box
factory in Binndford. This evening ne
was approached by q negro named Charles
Smith. who said he came in behalf OK Q
woman to collect some money due her
by White. He told Smith that no
had paid the woman all that was duo her;;
AT this Smith became angry and told
White that he would have TO whip him II
he did not pay the money, and Us Mni's
knife AMI showed it into tho muscle OF
Whites Left arm and took TO his heels.
The wound is soyere one and may, prove
fatal. as White when found had walked
mile and half from the place where ms
was cut without having anything done 10
his arm. Smith hos not yet been arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
The shrewdness of Whitney.

The New York Adrertiser says that Mr..
WHITNEY is very shrewd politician. and
that he knows when to keep his mouth
shut and when to 70 to Europe.
1t might have observed also that while
Mr.. WHITNEY proclaims his loyalty to Mr..
CLEVELAND he IL careful to let the public
know that he has had nothing ut all to do
with the anti-HuI-May convention. and
that he greatly sdmires Mr.. CRoKxR. the
Tammany chief.
Mr.. WHITNEY IL possibility.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17

We should select for delegates our wisess
men and send them 20 the convention un-
trammeled and uninstfucted except TO
nominate the strongest man. 1t MIR.
Cleveland can harmonic the factions IN
New York we shall hail his nomination
with delight. II he cannot, 1T would be
worse than folly to nominate HIM, not
withstanding the popular enthusiasm IN
his favor.
But this and all other questions must be
decided by the delegation when they are
on the ground and after full and FAR sur
yey OF the whole field.-Aetson Examiner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
BOLD ROBBERY AT WEST POINT.
The Cssh-Box Taken from u Drugstore by
Some Thieving Loafer.


Some Thieving Loafer.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
West PoISr, Va. April 16.-There was
bold robbery at this place early yesterday
evening. The cash-box of the drug CON-
pany. OF K. X. Bowden 4 Co. was stolen
from the store by some person loating
around there. The box contained S72 IN
checks aud about SO in money: One OF
the checks was a railroad pay-check for
X7O, These checks do not require the en-
dorsement OF the persons through whose
hands they go, and il is likely 1t will be
disposed OF TO some uLwary merchant.
PAYMENT on il has been stopped at the
bank. The identity of the person is
mystery, as no one was in the place who.
40 far as Is known, bore a bad reputation.
II is the opinion OF Mr.. Bowden that some
Young man yielded to the temptation
when his back was turned and seized the
box.
Second vice-President Andrews, OF the
Terminal system, is iii town to-day. IL Is
hoped that the tax matter may be AMIGA
bly adjusted before he leaves.
The body of Captain Frank Phillips,
who persisted near GwyDn's Island some
weeks ago. after having rescued three per-
sons at the risk OF his life, was found on
Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
Funeral Of MIR. Henry V. Spencer.
of the Richmond Dispatch.

EUREKA MILLS, Va, April l6:-The re-
mains Of Henry Y. Spencer, of Richmond,
arrived here at 6 O'clock yesterday morn
ing and were inferred in the family bury
ing ground at the home of his father.
Colonel I. J. Spencer. ct O'Clock P. NJ;
The floral tributes were numerous and
rare. MIR. Spencer vas q popular young
man, and his family connections In this
county are numerous. Mr.. T. A. Spencer,
who camo up from Richmond to attend
the burial Of bis brother, returned this
morning. Colonel I. j. Spencer returned
from Richmond yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
War I'm Venezuela.

New YORK, April i6.-The steamer Phila-
delphia. from Venezuelan ports. brings
particulars of battle between the gov
eminent forces and the rebels at Trujili,
March goth, in which the government
forces had the best Of it. Truiili Is about
24O miles from Caracas. About $50 were
killed on both sides and many more
wounded. The majority OF the casualties
were on the side of the rebels. The latter
were commanded by General Aranlo. and
the government forces by General Clpris.
no Costri. 1t was hard fight and at first
went against the government troops. Su'
perior discipline and armament. however,
nravailad in the end.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
Nausnots from nanxlIIe.

[COrrespondehce OF tne hIcHHIVlu DIsPH1Vu'I
DANynLE. Va, April 16.-Mr. James j.
Pritchett IL still in New York with his
wound produced by the bite of dog.
Judge Aiken and Captain p. b. Gravely
have gone 10 the mountains for fishing
frolic.
The expected Easter excursion to Leaks
vile did not materialiZe. as the special
train could not be secured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
Privates Defeat Omcers at Ball.

LEXINGTON, Va. April T.-At the Viz
ginia Military Institute grounds this alter
noon. before large crowd. the tirst-class
priyates defeated the trst-class officers IN
a game of ball by a score of IA TO 3. Tho
playing OF Cadets Hill, Lee, and Taylor
was the feature of the game. Each PLAYER
We'd with the other IN regard TO costume
% no two uniforms were alike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
Aro,ner brakeman Killed.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
CurpEpER, Va, April ia brakeman
on the through freight this morning, by
the breaking of 1.-THE brake or chain" was
thrown between the cars near Inlet, sta
tion. and so badly hurt that he died IN a
few hours, after being brought mp here on
the II O'clock mail train. He was from
Alexandria, and leaves q wife and three
children
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
AMUSENENTS-MC Monday Night.
NEW RICHMOND THEATRE,
EAST LYNN Il.
THERE'S A STRIKING CONTRAST

between our Custom Suits and some OF the over
praiFed hut half made-up material Win which
pnrrhasers are frequently deiuded. You can
eeaaiiv nav more for q suit that isn't worth men,
tioning ia the same breath With them. buyers
have no remedy ia their own hands The dealer
that can't be relied upon is the dealer 70 20
avoided You can't give HIM TOO wide berth.
~ Won know what sort ~ wearer these salts
were made for1 They were made forthe wearer
who is fastidious, critical, and hard 20 please
the yearer who buys with his eyes VIDE opoh'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17

lBpoc1ai telegram 70 mo UispdRsn.I
Pxrxnsnuza, Va, April 10. flames White,
4 negro, was found by the police tonight
wing On the sidewalk at the corner OF
Canal and Plum streets. bleeding nom .
severe cut IN the left muscle. he bad got
e. q 6ioed 8 ~ z re sldsvslk 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
Irs ORIGIN AND EXTENT.

The fire originated in Sells livery stable
and rapidly spread to Mountain. View
Hotel, Dyer's tin-shop, Stevens's saddlery,
the post-oifice, 4. A. Ransom's store,
Davis's grocery store, the county jail, aud
two saloons. which were totally destroyed.
The courthouse and Irent's Hotel caught
fire. but the flames were extingulshed.
The mail matter in the post-oiice was
saved
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"sHtcu Sssuttfons GO WordF OF Iersl...s,s 70
Reading notices IN reading-mastcr type, nve
hnes or less, Ell; in nonparcii loaded. 75c.
Caro- Of rates for more space furnished on ap-
pl.cstion-
An letters and kilograms must be addressed TO
1HE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications viii not bcrrtrrned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17
MARIlNsvllLe,s BIG BLAZE.
Loss About $50, O00-Insurance. $4,000
Origin of the Fire-Apparatns Now.
Especial telegram to tho Dispetch.l

M,Rrysy1tLE, Va, April ia careful
survey of the district burned out last
night revealed the fact that the loss is
about $4,000, with about $4,000 IN
surance. The courthouse was saved by
heroic methods. An agent has been APP
pointed to purchase at once the best hook
aud-ladder outfit that can be had, and pre-
paratious are being pushed to have the
town supplied with water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17

The Atlanta Consultation states that sc
lar 10 counties IN Georgia have elected
Delegates TO the State convention. And
Of these delegates IS are for Hr11 or i,
Ysstsrn man and " for CLssxlAsp,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17

Tho bride was waiting In he ais)A
Tho clergyman near ~,
And ofili tks bkidegroon d. ~ oc0oR
~ cou1d not W. ~ ~ ~
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MASONIC. - ANCIENT p,>
W AcCEEPrkD scQTrlsg RIP y, Y
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LiBERTAs LODGE OF PFHFF' ~. "a
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IL, 1892, at O'Clock =. ". ~. D. Al
conferred. Visiting brethren ooru.', ~.
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BY order Of me Venerable N,-,..
WILLIAMS, 30s. &. A. NE-nl--
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MEETINGS--Third Monday.

ayRAcusE LODGE. ENiGH1s OF PYTHIAs.
RICHMOND LODGE, ODD-FELLoWs.
ISDIkSoLA TRIBE, RED MEN.
PAHUSKEY TRIBE, RED HkN.
lNNowAN TRIBE, RED MEN.
LEE COUNCIL, FRA1ERNAL CtRClk.
EtsT-ESD LODGE, GOLDEN CHAIN.
?ATRlCK HENRY COUSCiL. MECHANICS.
LIE COUNCIL. MECHANICS.
GRACE COURT, RQuTTABLR LEAGUE.
VIRGINIA LODGE, T0Nri.
sTOSEwALL GROVE. DRUIDs.
RESCUE COUNCIL, GOOD TEhPiAhs.
CHARITY COUNCIL, GOOD rEhPLAkS.
nGuL CATHOLIC UNION.
or. BENEDTcrUs BENEFICIAL SOCIETY.
RICHMOND LODGE, BIAS.
IyANHOE LODGE, KNIGHTS or PfTH'As.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF GARDENERS.
ENTERPRISE COUNCIL
AURORA COUNCIL
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NEgrIxna

A TTENTION, MEMbss-ss..,..
"A RESCUE COUNCIL. M - T. h3 h,
M mn,, a. ,s, nS,e.csnp hai N0SbiF
OF participating IN the psraee ..' - ,....'
Bnng With you tho ba14es 49,, tsla. =
go. Every member u erpe.,.t y. 49,.
BY order Of the Co1scil. " p -.
,z.ir W n Wur,.
~ ff-b Record .r, VS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-17

DOCK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
~ xxICuxxD Al xnu nusAxoH rnnT
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DASE-BALL-ISLAND PARK.
EASTER MONDAY April 1sth).
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
vs..
RICHNONDs.
PROPOSALS!
s~yo-0~~N0-~yN<>N0-e~7~-<f
DROPOSALS.

A
Sealed proposals will be received In this once
until NAY 18TH, at IL O'CLOCK, W., 1892, Tor
the ERECTION OF THE CHAMBER OF CON-
MERGE BUILDING OF THIS CITY.
Plans and specifications can be seen at thi s
ONCE, and the bids vail DO made separate Tor
the stone work, brick work, carpenters work,
and for the other departments OF work, and not
as whole.
II. j. DIMMOCk, Arhitect.
Once, 1i03 east Main street, City.
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REMOVALS.

A BsTRACT TITLE OPTIC Ia :
n peYToN X. cARRINGIOSS. -. 4 ~.
moved 10 next nocr over Sands fS''as .ss ~
sstorfse,s a Ias, TO Room No :, 10, si.a 6si
bstxsen Tenfa and Eleventh s'fes''' -
d. Carter, attorney ~ isrws,,,,s 10 PkOfAH'
EXAMINATION OF riflh' "a.
. speciality a. u.ssrs. sanis, 49, !,
4 sands, ID. q. Richardson a 49,
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givc their old "a well as ,hcir new post-oface
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
pIRKENpENa MIXE DIsAsTER
Four Hundred Employees Killed Bodies
Horribly 1TutIIated.

H0rrlply hutnuteu'
PRAGUE, June Sowing to the ex'
citcment that prevailed when it was
known that the fire that broke out Tues
day night in the Birkenberg silver mine
near Przibram and caused the death OF
number OF miners many coutradlc-
tory statements were made as to tho
number OF those who had perlshed. One
OF the first reports had it that forty had
been killed. Now, however, that the
excitement has died out to great eX-
tent and inquiries have been made
among tho survivors 1t is estimated
that fully four hundred OF tho em-
ployes lost their lives in tho disaster.
Among those who were killed were
five students from the mining academy,
who were studying the work OF the
mine to gain Il practical knowledge Of
mining operations. Gas continues to
form in great volumes in the mine, and
tho Maria shaft is so filled with it that
tho volunteers who are seeking to re-
cover tho bodies are greatly hampered
in their work. In fact il is thought
now that it will be q fortnight before all
the bodies will be taken out.
Largo trenches arc being dug in the
church yard in which the dead will be
buried. These trenches arc large enough
to hold 500 bodies. Many Of the bodies
recovered were almost completely de-
stroyed, only few fragments sufficient
to fill child's coffin remaining,
Many affecting scenes have been wit
messed when the persons who have lost
relatives havO sought to identity the
charred and mutilated remains by frag-
monts OF cloth that are sometimes burn
cd into the flesh. Many Of the dead will
never be identified and this adds to the
sorrow and mourning that is SO general
throughout the district
Every effort is being made by the au-
thorities to alleviate tho distress Of the
sufferers and to tide them over until
they are in a measure able 70 provide
for themselves.