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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
TeIegraphIc Small Talk.

The Citizens Bank of Armoursdale, Kan,
suspended yesterday.
The United States steamer Atlanta was
mt ont of commission at the Norfolk
aayy-yard Tuesday and Will now undergo
extensive repairs.
special from Green Bay. Wis, saws I:
Rear-Admlral MelsncthOn Smith, United
States navy, died here to-day, aged IS, al
ter a two-days' illness.
Rear.Admiral George Z. Belknap has
been detailed as president of the naval
court-martlal appointed for the trial OF
Paytnaster John q. Sullivan on charges OF
embeZZlement.
Secretary-o Herbert. on the
dispatch boat Dolphin. arrived at New
London, Conn, yesterday on tour OF ln-
spection and paid al extended visit to the
Thames Manifestation.
The funeral of Rear-Admiral Earl Eng
lish took place yesterday afternoon from
81. Johns Protestant Episcopal church,
Washington. The Interment was ut Oak
Hill cemetery. and at the request OF the
family company or marines hred VOL
ley OF musketry over the grave.
Professor Burley, q noted German tech
nical author. an authority on engineering
problems, and a professor IN the German
Naval Academy. was at the Navy Depart
meut, Washington, yesterday, and was
shown through by Chief Engineer Melville.
He Is on his way 10 Chicago to attend the
Engineering Congress.
The Navy Department has issued gen.
eral order, IN conformity with an act ol
the last Congress prescribing the condi.
tions under which privates in the marine
corps may purchase their discharge from
the service, the price of discharge being
800 during the thirteenth month OF SER
vice and per cent. per month OF the year.
| ly pay for each additional month up to the
beginning of the third year. when the
maximum is reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
MEIApHoRlcALlY STARVING.
But UnofhcialIy Provided with Three
square Meals "A Day.
rBv telegraph TO tho Dispatch.l


WAsHrSaroN. July 19.-Sixty Chinese are
metaphorically starving TO death on 0oard
q steamer at Portland. Ote.. with plenty
10 eat az their disposal. Ihls paradOXlcal
state OF affairs has been brought about IN
this way
The Haytien Republic, steam passen-
ger and carrying vessel, recently arrived
IN Portland with q large number OF Chinese
on board, and a. sixty OF these cOuld not
produce evidence that they were entitled
10 reslde in the United States they were
forbidden 10 land. At the same time the
HaytIen Republic was llbelied for SNUG
cling opium and Chinese subjects, with
the result that the owner abandoned the
vessel, leaving the poor unfortunate Chl-
nese on board. Believing that the owners
had done this to make the government
care for the Chinese, thus SAVING them-
selves from the expense OF supporting ana
depOrting the latter, the treasury Depart
ment refused 10 interfere IN the matter
and the poor fellows were lett on the yes
sci uncared for. foodless, and forbidden 10
land.
A protest from the Chinese Minister
against allowing his fellow-cOuntrymen 10
starye caused the administration TO take
action, and after a consultation oetWee1
officials of the State and treasury depart
ments and the Department OF Justice IL
has been officially decided that TINS gov
eTnment has no right to interfere and that
either the owners of the Haytlen Republic
must care tor their contraband passengers
(snd this they will not do or the Chinese
must starye TO death IN the midst OF plenty,
pending disposition of the LIBEL IN the
courts. This Is the official decision. but II
has also been determined that the Chinese
shall be led three unofficial meals day.
While the United states Government IS
actually feeding the Chinese 1t actually
shuts its eyes 20 the fact that, IN order TO
be thoroughly consistent. the government
maintains that the sixty men must 60
without food until the court settles the
matter OF the libel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
Cholera and Yeliow-Fever.
tBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 19.-Surgeon-
General Wyman has received the follow
ing cablegram from Passed -Assistant-Sur-
geon q. &. Young, at Naples: Cholera
in Naples. Four fatal cases Sunday and
Monday. Widely scattered. Bacillus
found in all. Origin untraced. No cases
since Monday"
The Marine Hospital Bureau has been
notified OF yellow-fsver on the bark Ahce
Reed. at Delaware Breakwater. from Cien-
fuegos: also. that yellow-tever prevails at
Pernambuco. Santos. and Bahia, Brazil.
CARDHF. WALES. July 19.-The British
steamer Blue Jacket. from Marseilles. ar
rived here to-day with cholera on board
and was ordered in quarantine. The Blue
jacket sailed from Kertch, in the Crimea.
on juno 2ith. and called at Constantlnople
and Marseilles.
LONDON. July l9.-The cholera is rampant
among the poorer classes in Moscow.
Much indignation is felt in Russia be-
cause the Director of Prisons, upon
learning that there was cholera IN
the Moscow prisons, ordered ma
jorIty of the prisoners to be removed TO
four other cities. thus increasing the dan
ger of spread of the disease. There have
been no cases so far in st. Petersburg. In
Podolia and other infected places the
death-rate has not lessened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
TEXAS CROP REPORTS.
Cottun in n Critical Condition - Germ
Prospect Injured.
an teLegraph b tho Dispaleh.l ]


GALVESTON. Tx, July 19.-Thc Ne,rs will
tomorrow publish crop reports from every
AGRICULTURAL county in Texas. The greatest
care ha, been taken IN tho collection and
editing Of the statistics. ana they present
the true condition Of Texas crops. the
18th 10 the 18th instant, the dates on
which the reports We're made. 1he state
ment Is far from encouraging. lhe bright
prospect for OH abundant yield OF corn has
been swept away by the continued drought
and the yield will tall far short OF what
was anticipated.
The dry weather has done n great deal
of harm 10 the cotton crop except in the
eastern part OF the State. where too
much rain has fallen ana where dry
weather was lust what the farmers
needed. In Central Texas, where some
thing over one third the cotton crop
i usually produced, the cotton has SUI
fercl from several causes and the pros
poets are not bright. Grassnoppers and
other insects did injury IN the northern
part. while worms are reported from many
points in the south. Northern Texas IS
BADLY spotted.
The reports from Southwestern Texas
arc almost uniformly bad. Complaint Is
made Of droug ht and the plant Is shedding
badly in some neIghborhoods. The coast
district needs Iain III some portions,
but, on the WhOle, Is IN Det-
ter condition than others. Worms are
reported IN many localities and the farm
ers are busy destroying them. In West
Texas the long drought has parched every
thing, and even with good rains now
scarcely more than q small crop can DO
made.
From q careful study Of tho reports as
whole 1t is apparent that the Texas cotton
crop is in a most critical condition; that
considerable harm has been done already,
and that # the present dry weather con,
tinues ten DAYS longer the whole crop Will
he hailv damaged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
FROM BUZZARD'S BAY
THE PRESIDENT RETURNS IN SAFETY
TO GRAY GABLES.
lie Has Been Cruising and Fishing Since
Mondny-His Rheumatic Trouble
Has EutireIy Disappeared.
rRr ,nlnrrnnh % the plspatch.l !

BUzzARD's BAY. MAss-, July 19.-E. g.
Benedicts steam-yacht Oneida, having on
board President Cleveland. DR.. Bryant.
and the owner, dropped anchor late this
afternoon. A few moments later the little
launch was lowered and the party was
soon landed on the wharf at Gray Gables.
The party had been cruising since Monday
along Long Island and Narragansett Bay
and in the mean time dong more or less
fishing.
A call at Gray Gables this evening found
tho President on the veranda. He ex-
pressed himself as having had most en-
ioyable cruise. and that he did not con-
template another during his stay here. In
speaking Of his physical condition ne said
tnat he was in splendid health, and that
the rheumatic trouble had entirely dlsap-
peared, for which he was truly thankful.
lie could not give any definite time when
he would be likely TO return TO Washing
ton.
After Mr.. Benedict had concluded his
chat with Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland he
boarded the Oneida and before sunset was
we'll down the bay. DR.. Bryant still re-
mElns ut Gray Gables.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20

whore the owner can get il. The police
think IL was stolen from some building and
dropped by the thief.
Mr.. William s. LoMay and Miss Jennie
nazelgrove were united in marriage at
1901 Seventeenth street Tuesday after
noon, Rev. q. Il. Williams performing the
ceremony.
The Detroit (Mich.) Ercninq Ne,rs saws
that Mr. Mark Davis has assigned the ap.
purtcnances Of the Davis Amphltheatto
10 Z. Leach and will return TO his home,
IN thus city.
Major and Mrs. benjamin Nash have left
the city tor the Virginia mountains Later
they will go TO the White Mountains,
Nj. Desert, Newport, and other northern
watering places.
Mr.. John l.. Butler and wife. of this
city. left Yesterday morning for Washing
ton, Baltimore. and Philadelphia. They
will spend about five weeks visiting
friends IN these places.
J. n. Free. better known throughout the
United States as the " Immortal j. N"
died Monday at his home. IN ONO. j. n.
thought his mission was 10 "htt the pres
sure lie was q perfectly harmless
crank and was frequent visitor 10
every newspaper Office IN the land. He was
IN Richmond several weeks ago.
Mr. G. VI. Wallace. the new Collector Of
Customs. has sent the following recon-
mendatlons 20 the department in Wash
ington for appointments Janitor, VI. +,
Dolau. 500 per month; Assistant Janitor,
Anthony knOrr. S35 Waterman, Lucian
T. Lowry. $50 Bostmsn, Moses f.. HIrsh-
berg. Several inspectors are yet to be ap-
pointed.
Interest in the Gospe-tent meeting at
the head Of Clay street still increases.
The tent Is filled every night and excel
lent order prevails. DR.. Hiden and Rev.
Mr.. Moore preached fine sermons Monday
and tuesday nights respectively. No ser
wee IS held on Wednesday Rev. j. ID.
Hart will preach tonight and Rev. Mr.
Hines tomorrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
VICTORIA cOUaT-MARTlAL.
Testimony of Rear-Admiral Markham
story of the Signals.
rBy Anglo-American Cablc to the Dispatch.l

TBy Anglo-American Cable to the Dispatch.l
VNETrA. MALTA. July lq.-The first wit
ness today before the Victoria court
martial was Rear-Admifal Markham.
whose flag was fiylnG On the Camperdown
at the time she sank the Victoria. His
official dispatches TO the Admiralty report
ing the fact and the details of the disaster
were read and he stated that he had no.
thing 70 add TO those dispatches. When
questioned rs to the impression made upon
him when the signal OF Nice-Admlral
Iryon was hois,ed on The Victoria ordering
that the distance between two columns be
SIX cable lengths, Rear Admiral Markham
replied that when the s.gnal was read he
SAID 70 his hag-leuteuant: That Is I'M
possible. since II IS an lmpractlcaOie ma
nnuvre." The Rear-Admlral then repeat
cd the story of the signals ~ contained IN
his dispatches 10 the Admiralty. lie SAID
that when he si-ualled to the Victoria that
he did not quite understand the signal the
Victoria answered that tho CamperdOwn
was delaying the manHuvres. IL then oc-
cured 10 witness that be was to put the
helm of the CampfrdoWu down ana turn
her sixteen points 4 the star1Olrd, whlIo
the Victoria womb else her helm and cir
Gle round On the outside Of the DIVISION
which was beiu. lei bf the Cgmperdown.
Rear-Adm raj Markham further SAID that
he had conferred WIN III, ba3-lltuttutuJ
and captain and that both concurred IN his
assumption that the Victoria was To pass
round on the outside OF the Cgmperdown.
Had this assumption been founded on fact
tine manmuyre would have bcen attended
by no danger. When he discovered that
hIs assumption was wrong he watched the
Victoria's helm signal with the closest At
tentlOn.
The Rear-Admral stated that he was
cognlZaut Of Vlce-AdmW0l Iryon'5 memo
randum III regard TO discretionary obeii--
ence Of orders when strict obedience woul'
entail disaster.
In reply to further questions asked hlm
Rear-Admiral Markham stated that when
ne saw that the Yictorla's helm signals
were not altered he ordered Captain john
stone to reverse the Camperdown's star
hoard-screw and to close the water-tlght
doors IN case Of collision. soon alter
ward Markham saw that "a collision was
inevitable, and sn order 10 20 astern with
both engines was signa,lc1. When the
signal flying on the Victoria was hauled
down the Camperdown was powerless to
avoid collision
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
A SILVER JUBILEE.
TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF CARDINAL
Gl56ONS'S 6lsHOPRlc.
Solemn High Mass OF Thanksgiving and
an Addr dress-Attendancs OF Noted
Church Dtsni,sries
[By telegraph 70 tho Disn,tch.l ]

BALTIMORE. MD., July i9.--Sunday. Octo-
Der 18th. il chosen as the date for the
celebration Of Cardinal Gibbons's silver
jubilee. and Mgr. McCogsn. Vicar
General of tho Archdiocese of Baltimore,
has arranged the programme for the occa-
sion. which, at the Cardinals request. will
be simple IN its nature, although most
solemn aud impressive. besides being
attended by the noted dignltaries of the
Catholic Church in America.
The twenty-fifth anniversary Of the Car
dinars conservation as bishop occurs
August 10th. but the celebration was post
ponsd on account of the probable absence
OF the Cardinal from the city at that time.
"a we'll as the usual extreme heat Of that
month.
The services on October 18th will consist
only of solemn high mass Of thanks
giving and an address by Mgr. Nc
Colgan. All of the clergy of the diocese
will be present and there will be many be
sides from all parts of the country. Mgr.
Satolli. Papal Ablegate. and the Arch
bishops throughout the United States
have accepted invitations 10 attend. The
mass will be celebrated by the representa-
tive of Pope Leo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20

".... I'.s.u has gone on a business
. H..tSl.c, Team.
... u. g.. smith aul son Willie are
'. tu.ndsiu Ashland. Va.
. I.-,rh Greenfield. OF New York, IS
....- 10 the DAVIS House.
a-. tau. u. Blair, with her little son
--umtrlng IN Charlottesville, Va.
Iu.rues Court yesterday was en-
lu tle tri4l OF "a number of revenue
g. O. Num-. Of West Point and for
state senator. was IN the city yes
'....
"- II. G.. Zo'GcoGcr OF the state Trea-
office. ha, returned from visit TO
-.-.L."s county.
N-- George Plateau. Of Philadelphia is
.'.tc i"f ma.hcr. Mrs. John 1. Slzer,
A.. '-I north Fourth street.
VII S.a'utrr. Cl9 north First street.
L'. recovered from hi, last illness. ana IS
.u'e to attend 10 his business.
Mr,. taa'- H. Bernard and her little
hi"lhrr tidi" loft Yesterday for Hampton
~ 'p'hA ihe remainder Of the summer.
SUI Wa instituted N the CITY Circuit
''d't Yesterday hy IbOmus =. Mlnn q
90. AGAINST W. W. Edwards 4 Brother for
gl-tlJ.
Mr.. =. A Garland left Tuesday for the
"fiiN'4l' LATINA Spnngs. where no will
spend several days before visiting the
Worlds FAR.
Mfs Richard Duke, Of this CITY. and her
bt1theT-lu-law. Mr. james I9ndsS ~
Ie1as. are visiting their old home ia
Amelia county. Va.
j. W. Bronaugh, Treasurer Of Mancbes.
ter; J. W. Milstead, Sherih Of WaJwick
esni Judge W. >. Barton, Of Fredericks.
burg visited tie Capitol yesterday.
Captain d. A. Brown. DR.. yice-president
Of the OFerTall ASSOCIATION, Was sers.
hsled al hls residence Tuesday night by
his irieuds Of Fourth Preeinct. Monroe
Ward.
hali keg Of sails was found on the
street by the police Of the Second Dlstric,
'1st night and taken TO the station house,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
KANSAS STRIKE SITUATION.
Almost n Bloody Battle at Weir City Yes
terday.
[By telegraph TO the Dispa:ch.l


TOPEKA. KAN. July 19.-The strike situa-
ton In Southern Kansas Is serious. and
but for the Appearance Of SherIff's posse
at Weir City this morning bloody
battle would have been fought In
the Kansas aud Texas company's mines
a number OF men have been working
for two weeks. Presiden. Walters. Of the
Miners Union, was determined TO MAKE
them quit work at all hazards. All last
night striking miners were gathered east
of Weir City. and at o'clock this morn
5000 strikers were ready TO COM
mcnce the march for No. IS shaft.
belonging TO the Kansas aid Texas
Coal Company. for the purpose of forcing
the men to quit work. The No. Is men.
about twenty-five IN number, were heavily
armed. When warned to return to their
homes they declared that they would face
death rather than see their families want
for bread, and with drawn reyolvers they
marched INTO the m:nes. The Sheriff had
been telegraphed for and was on tho
ground with posse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
Treasury Appointments Coming.


WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July 19.-It is under
stood at the department. that large mum
Der OF Treasury appointments VIII De
made in q short time. Secretary Carllsle's 5
return IRON Chicago will preface tie de-
cisions in q number or applications that
are hanging fire. Whether President
Cleveland will sign the commissions OF
the lucky persons or wilt wait until Con-
gress conyenes 10 send ther names 10 the
senate cannot be definitely stated. Am ong
these early appointments, or seiectiops m
rather. will be Fourth Auditor of the
treasury in place OF John Lynch, the
colored ex-congressman from Mississippi,
whose resignation was asked for some
time ago. to take effect on the qualihca-
ton of his successor. More than dozen
collectors Of internal revenue will also DO
selected following Mr.. CarIisle's return.
The question of appointing some one to
fill the vacant dictatorship OF the Mint
seems a. far from settlement ~ ever. NO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
rr,nce.s sl,mess UltImatnm.

[By Anglo-Americ.n cable TO tho Dispatch.
PARIS. Julyl9.- A semi.olicial announce
ment was made this afternoon that France
had sent an ultImatum TO Siam giving
torty-eight hours for acceptance or re-
lection OF her demands. The ultimatum
was sent directly after the close of tho
session of the Chamber Of Deputies yes
terday TO NJ. Pavie. French Minister
resident at Bangkok. The total Ia-
demnIty claimed by France Is 1000.
600 francs. exclusive of the claims OF
private persons. The ultimatum declares
that if siam does not agree 10 the de-
mands in tho time specified the French
feet will blockade the Menam river. II
the terms offered by France are accepted
the French will require as pledge OF
good faith permission 70 occupy one OF
the forts or safe anchorage at the ell
trance to the Menam river. II the princI-
pie Of the ultimatum - accepted conside-
ration OF the details may be- deferred until
the arrival at Bangkok OF NJ. Lemyre de
Villiers. VINO IS now on the way 70 SIAN as
French Minister PlenlpOtentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
BRITISH GOLFERS CONFER.
Proposal TO Reduce Wages 10 Per Cent.
Reiected-Posstbie Strike.


fBy Anslo-Ame-ican cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON, July 10. Delegates represent:
inc 2ig. 900 coal.mlners III various parts OF
the country met IN Birmingham to-day TO
consider a proposal from the mine-Owners
TO reduce wayes % per cent, the cut 10
90 into effect July 28th. There was
WIDE divergence of views ~ 70 the
course 10 be pursued, but after long
and heated debate "A resolution was
adopted declaring that the conference
was opposed to the reduction. Delegates
representing about l9o,O0O miners sup
ported the resolution, while tho repre-
seutatives OF about $1,000 miners voted
against 1t. The delegates representing the
miners of Northumberland and Durham.
who have only recently Joined tho Miners
Federation. and the representatives from
Cleveland, Cumberland, and some other
districts that are not Affected by the re-
ductl0n. urged that arbitration should be
resorted 10 to settle the dispute. Ihey
argued that between - per cent. ana no.
thing there IS vide margin Tor compro-
mise, and tho Durham miners, with the
sufierlugs caused 10y the recent long strike
IN that district still fresh III their
minds. are not at all eager 10 be
drawn into another contest with the
mine-owners. No decis.On was reported
to-day on the question Of o strike II the
mue-owuers persist IN their intention 10
make a reduction. but decisive action Will
probably be taken before the conference
adjourns. which Will not be until Friday,
The general opinion is that the Miners
Federation will order q strike. and
the market Tor coal has already
respondeI to tho fear that the
coal supply Will soon be shortened:
Prices show considerable advance, and
many factory and milI-owners have al
ready lald 10 large supplies. The strike,
should one occur. will be the largest move
ment of the kind that has ever taken place
in the United King iOm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
PariiSi Amoskesg SHUTDOWN
fByts!egrapa 70 tho DtspNtch.l

EEw YoRK, July IA Boston disspatch D
announces the shutting down for August
of the Amoskesg Cotton,M the largest
cotton.mill in the United States and pro-
bably IN the world. employing 5000 ope-
ratives, using G.OOo,O1O pounds OF cotton a
week, and paying s225,00O mohtn ~
wages. -. N,.;ooa
MAacnEsrER, n. H., July i9,,Notlces
were posted in the Jefferson and NaihaAo
Rag Mills yesterday 20 the ehect that ,no,o -,
mills would be closed from now until Au.
gust list. This move was taken on account
of the low water at present IN the fiver'
When the Anoskeag mills close down Au- N
gust ist these mills. which are owned py
the same corporation. will resume, SO that
at no time will ali the Amoskeag miiis Do
closed at the same time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
SENSATIONAL MURDER.
A Prominent Attorney Shot Down by a
Leading Banker.
IDy Telegraph TO the Dispatch.I


KANSAS CITY. Mo. July 19.-The little
city across the State line from here was
shocked tonight by the murder OF one OF
ITS most prominent attorneys 10y one OF us
most prominent BANKERS.
A. W. Little, cashier OF the First Ma
tlonal Bank OF Kansas City, kan.. ex-presl-
dent of the Armourdaie Bank. .yice-?:esi-
dent Of the McNeal-Littlo Banking Com:
pany, Of Guthrie. Q. T.. ana director OF
ihe First National Bank. Medicine Lodge,
Kan. shot and killed Benjamin T.;
Johnson. one OF the most prominent ard
rising young attorneys Of Kansas; me
shooting took place about o'clock TINS
evening. on Mluncsota avenue, tue pTlhel-
pal street OF the town. After John
SON had fallen dead on the side
walk Little ferociously jumped upon
the PROSTATE man and beat him
repeatedly over the head with the Dultt
end OF his revolver. He is now IN JAIL.
The cause OF the tragedy is not known
definitely. Johnson's friends say II was
due 10 financial difficulty between the
two men, and LIttle's friends cay there
WAS q woman in the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20

HOTEL BEDoBD. BEDFORD CITY, Va.
This elegant hotel. beautifully furnish
ed, Is situated at the base of the Peaks Of
Otter. on the Norfolk and Western rail-
road, on commanding elevation. afiording
q beautiful view Of the surrounding
scenery, and is the most complete summer
hotel IN Virginia. Electric lights. hot. and
cold-water baths, and complete sanitary
arrangements Cuisine aud service unsur-
passed. Mineral waters OF valuable cUrs.
tive powers Band OF music.
For further particulars aud circulars al.
dress j. GORDON SMITH.
ManaOeF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-20
Grievance Against Canada.
fBr Telegraph % the Dispatch ]

SARANAo LAKE., n. y, July ia dam
being built by tue Canadians IN the st.
Lawrence river opposite Frazer's Landing
is causing the overflow of thousands of
acres OF crops on the American side of the
river. The Farmers for miles around are
becoming desperate. They have appealed
TO the state Department at Washington,
but as yet no action has been taken in the
matter. The farmers say they will resort
TO force unless the government comes to
their as3istance.