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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04
THE CATHOLIC FAIR.
An Auspicious opening Inst Night.
Continued Through the Week.


The Catholic fair opened last night
at the corner of Third and Houston
streets. under fntterlng auspices, and
will continue during the balance ~
the week Although the weather WIS
somewhat disagreeabie and a 1orther
was blowing and rain falling intcrmit-
family, there was a good audience
present aud the indomitable spirit of
the indies who have the fair IN charge
was not the least RULED. Indeed. the
inclemency Of The weather only added
20 their enthusiasm aud dctermna-
tipn to make a success Of their UNDER
taking, and they viii do IL without
doubt
The fair Is under the management Of
the ladies' OF the Catholic church. head
cd by Mrs, NJ. Il. Riley. president, as
sisted by Mrs. NJ. l.. Lynch and 9TH
ers. There Will be a program for each
evening OF the week. and everybody
who attends Is certain 10 have an en-
joyable time. Tonight and tomorrow
night the Root-tea-na medicine compn-
ny will give concert and promises
several fine selections The concert
will embrace vocal and instrumental
music. on Friday night there viii be
another concert, at whicn time many
Of the leading local musicians will APP
pear. An admission fee will be charg-
ed on this occasion. but II will he the
only evening n Zee will be expected at
the door.
There arc two very handsome booths
aud another, called 'all prize table,
which are oxquisitely arranged. one
Of the fancy booths Is presided over
by Mrs. 4. H. Alignun. Mrs. McGec
and Mrs. j, Il. scully aud the other Is
taken cure Of by Mrs J r. Hurley.
Mrs. H. p. Kane and Miss NJ. shan
ahan. The NIL prize table Is under the
management u Misses Virgie aud Car
rio Bergin and Alice Blake. while tho
dining table is in charge of Mrs. Quinn
nnd Mrs. c. j. Larimer. who will daily
serve dinner and supper and merchants
lunch
While the fair is under the manage
mont 81 the Catholic ladies of the city,
those who may bold any other religious
belief viii be made rs welcome and en-
tertnincd rs royalty as tbnsc Of this
illth. The opening last night passed
OF very smO0thly and not the least of
the attractions was the bcvy Of beau
tlful young ladies' and matrons present.
They all possess the happy faculty IL
milking each guest feel Mt home and
that there "a something worth living
for after M.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04
WATER WORKS IMPROVEMENTS,
mr.. HAwLEY TALKS ABOUT THE
DAMS AND RESERVOIRS.
ne say. There Is No Danger Of Any
Trouble TO lie Caused ny seepHse
at the warming Against
a FceIins of False Security

Yves. think the crisis Is past" said
Engineer Haw1cy yesterday evening"
ppeaking OF the timely coming OF the
nrst OF the fall rains. which will now
do away with all anxiety about the
water supply.
II think, however" he said, contin-
nlnE. 'that the greatest danger Is that
the people may be lulied into RAISE
sense of security by tho absence OF
Threatened shortage OF water
.'Thoy may want to stop with the
building OF the dams In Clear Fork.
Now, II we have anything like the
drouth next summer that we have had
lately, IL would put the city in pretty
much the same condition that 1t has
been
..rhose dams will not secure more
than a two months supply. There. II no
safe plan except TO build the reservoir
.--itccOrdlng 90 the plans which nave
been proposed. Nothing short OF enrfy-
ing ont the complete project which
have suggested will insure a permanent
and abundant water supply"
"IIOW about the suggestion thht
the water viii seep through the gravel
ut the place where It is proposed TO
build tho reservoir" the reporter ask
ed
ooh, OF course there Will be secpage,
but what II the water does come
through the soil around the dam-it
will appear agaln al some point In
the bed OF the river. further down the
stream. They make eNhct calculation
on that matter IN California and un-
dcrtakc to say how FAR down stream
the water which escapes around the
dam VIII ~ before II comes out again
81 the channel OF the stream When
thc water sceps out or the reservoir
around the dam Il does not go down
ana disappear IN the hot interior OF
the earth, as some people seem to inn
ngine. but Il follows the natural chan
mol OF the stream and comes out some
where below. All that ~ necessary In
that case is to regulate the amount Of
water which IS permitted TO come
ihrouTh the gates at the dam. or
course II there Is more seepuge than has
been expected a grenter amount can
be kept In the dam 10 make up Tor the
deficiency No. there's no trouble about
the seepage.' and then Mr., Iawley told
about the good work which the water
works department has been doing for
the Inst two nr three days IN piping
down u supply from the water holea
M stream ns mentioned In another
rolumn OF the Gazette
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Apostle liruun. the intellectual buzz
saw. will deliver his famous lecture
Gail" at dreenwall'a opera house to-
morrow night The Galveston Tribune
says of him; Braun IL errntlc. fiery,
an extrcmlsti but be never wrote line
That WAS not read with interest nor ut
tered a sentence that was not listened
"a with respect As 4 satirist and hu-
inoriat ne stands In the front rank; as
an orator he Is one Of tte most enter
talning. II not the most eloquent OF
his time, Mr., Brann's style Is rich In
rhetorical display und apt Illustration.
aud abounda In the peculiar humor
which chnractcrizes great American
writer's aud speakers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04
Holiday Excavations 90 the "oId
states"

For tho holiday excursions TO tho
old states, the Cotton Belt route win
sell tickets December 20, 81 and %
1894. at one fare for the round trim
limited good TO return within thirty
days from date OF sale, 10 Memnhis
Nashville, Dirmlngham. Auantn, Char,
tnnooga, Bristol, ST Louis. Cairo. Lon
isyinc. Cincinnati. New Orleans ana a
largo number OF other points. II Von
anticipate paying your friends n hon.
day visit, write to M and ret the loves,
rates and through connections.
Nothing will be spared In the way OF
fast trains, extra equipment ana gure
connections, to make your "trip an en-
joynhlc one,
write your friends In the old gtatee
who are an anxious to make th.i,.
home In this land OF Ecod thinns 10
set ready and come back with Won
whore u hcnrty welcome awaits thsn,
Al lines sell via the Cotton BELT rnute
the only line with double daily trains
from Texas TO Memphis and return
without change
.. q. WARNER. G =. A..
A; A; GlIssoN. Tyler. Tex.
IT. +, A.. Fort Worth. Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Last night on account OF the lnele,n-
ency Of the weath,r the crowd was no,
az largc a. usual but all who heard
much. Evangelist !. II Mc,,lcsi,-,s,
preached. his lesson hcing t,lsen fr,,,,
Matthew XXI, l6. He made 4 si,i,n',i1
talk, and the testimonies last nIrbt
were beautiful, 1eie number OF men
from thu country who stood IN ana
praised God with all their hear, nre
certainly setting a good example ~.
fore their ungodly companions. Como
tonight and hear a good sermon hy.
Rrother Mccieskey. An Christians
come out; au sinners come out. Door
OF Hope city Mission, near new court
house.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04
A VIEW OF THE SITUATION,
All Debt. Can BE Paid and Haad-
some Surplus WIN Bemnin-Aetiv-
ity in the ResI Estate Market.
Very Few vacant Houses.

Fort Worth can Justly lay claim to
be in as good financial condition az
any city in the state. 1t is true that
recently the city borrowed the sum
OF $4,000 from four OF the banks OF
Fort Worth, to-wit. $1,000 from the State
National bank. $4,000 from the Fort
Worth National bank. $4,000 from the
National Live Stock bank and $4,000
from the First National bank. This
amount was borrowed for the purpose
OF meeting the city's current expenses,
the payrolls and bills for the different
departments, but the fact that money
was borrowed does not indicate any
financial embarrassment Everything
the city owes could be paid off and
there would be a large surplus. some
thing like s7O0,0 or 100000, which Is a
cool round sum. The value of the taxa
BILE property In Fort Worth is little less
than $4,000 000 the tax Is Sl.51. In
this respect the tax rate is less than
many other cities In the state. The
rate In san Antonio and Galveston Is
considerably higher than in Fort
Worth.
A summary for the fiscal year ending
March 81, 1894, shows the assets to be
s.. 575, 5422s; debts S2.lGl, Sl0.92; balance
S4l2 23l.S6. The expenses for the last
fiscal year were 1898, 543.0i. 1t Is said
that II some of the largest tax payers
in Fort Worth would come forward and
pay their taxes more promptly. the
financial condition Of the city would
be still better, but some men who have
not paid any taxes for several years
take occasion to stand on the street
corners and complain.
Real estate is holding up well and
there Is and has been for some time
past large amount OF transfers OF
property indicating, not a boom, but n
lively business. The real estate men
as a rule report business as good.
Houses are In demand and there are
very few vacant buildings. either busi-
ness houses or dwellings, in Fort Worth
at this time Building is constantly
goinr on. and the observer has only
to look about him and note the large
number Of handsome public buildings.
business blocks and dwellings scatter
ed all over the city, to feel assured
TINT 0rt Worth Is at least holding her
own, II not outstripping every other
city In the state Of Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

ON Dccember 20. n ana % the Mis-.
souri,, Kansas and Texas win son
tickets 10 all points In the southenst
ana north at one fare for the round
trip. good to return for thirty days
from date OF sale.
\ special train OF ohair cars will
leave all principal stations In Texas
on December 20, aud run solid 70 Mem
phis. Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattn-
nooga and other important points via
the Cotton Belt railway.
For further Information apply 10 any
ticket agent OF the Missouri. Kansas
and Texas railway.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Excursion tickets will be sold from
all stations on the Texas and Pacific
railway and connecting railroads De-
cember 20. Il and 22, 1894. 10 all points
In the southeast. with choice OF routes,
via New orleans. Shreveport or Menu
phlF. ct one fare for the round trip.
good for return thirty days from date
OF sale.
For tickets. time tables and further
Information, call ON or address your
nearest ticket agent or
w. A. DASHIELL.
travelling Passenger Agent,
CASTOR MESLIER,
General Passenger Agent,
Dallas. Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

n p, E'nmonds, Mrs. MILLER, Mrs. A r.
Roe. Mrs. p II. Rogers Mr. -
Meyers, Misses Riila Tucker, Nfts mi.
I1rd, Halle Fulford, Lena Rogers H..
y re hSgers, Lizzie Wpodson. Mr.. a. "a
iiululsston and Mr.. Shahan.
Mt Iueker has for some .l,ne haor
a, valued employe OF the TEXAS ami
tauiilc railroad in Fort WORTH AMI
MS bride Is a very estimable lady
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

The last remnant of the seasons
cotton is coming in from the country
steadlly with the report there Will
be a great falling on in the acreage
next year on account of the low prices
which have been prevailing Of late,
ON the whole 1t seems that the wheat
growers have Jared much better than
the cotton raiser and the man who
has managed TO fatten good lot of
hogs has come out ahead OF all the
rest.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04
rcSs. 10 Chicago without Change
Vim 81 lnugs

Tho Iron Mountain Route" alynys
studying the comfort of It's patrons
has established combination syat,,n,
Of Pullman and wagner sleeping onra
running between all points IN TeNas
and Chicago without change. vim lie
Wabash and Cdlengo and Alton rail-
ROADS. by this afrangolnent the great.
est convenience 10 afforded the traveller.
and adds TO the Just reputation which
this routa has gained OF being the FORE
front In all improvements popular win
the travelling public, For further infor-
nation apply TO John c. LoSis, Ttuvel.
ing Passenger Agent. Austin, Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04
Desperate Struggle In the Rise
md FAN OF Four Great nations.
Turkey, China, Africa and Grease All
Involved.

so true as the sun rises history re-
peats itself from time lmmemorai and
with all the boosted civilization OF the
present century there IS found to be a
reaction sooner or later.
This rise and fail In question. oc-
CURED here IN our midst, In this great
and free country From some un.
known cause II Is difficult 10 get any
thing quick and definite Regarding
China. ON last Thursday. the 10Th
W,., China was utterly destroyed and
grease was scattered to the four winds,
and Turkey skipped across and made
desolate the bosom OF Africa All OF
this WAS the outcome OF n waiter drop
ping heavy tray loaded with rich
Viands ON THANKSGIVING Day.
Now. IL you got turkey grease on
your best suit take It to Castor Bros.
sos Main street. or ring up phone l0s
aud your suit Will be properly attend
ed 10.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

uoTeL IMPERIAL

Corner Michigan Chiesse 4
TweIfth stree" "A besi ? Z.
one OF the largest aas "a 81
civ Rooms 81 per Gay srsls ~:
Circular. Half a , nlScs craEs q
street exit OF w s,s dell,ei'' I, N
ton. All bagss a,ra. dept I. II
from Illinois centrls ',oe 1ri v ~
fares necessary. . Ky" !. n,
Porter at the station IA ~
comfort. ccuven.-hrs ,,t,j,|
stop at the new - e'
norEL ~ lMfEi''
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

What the Festive city salary Fixer,
VIII DO.

what the Festive City salary EiSers
WIN Ia.
Among the matters which may and
may not come UP before the city coun-
Gil tonight VIII be the ordinance fix
ing the salaries OF city officers for the
ensuing year. The bin was considered
at considerable length at the meeting
held couple Of weeks ago and u num-
Der Exchanges made in the different
salaries, but when II came to the adop-
ti0n OF the euncting clause it was voted
down with the apparent intention of
holding up the bill. The question was
not preached ut the last meetylg,as had
evidently been expected. and II may be
that the aldermen have considered the
matter sufficiently To take finnl action.
and then again it may not.
But the city officers and employees as
a rule would rather know about It
than not to know.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Mr.. Joseph Tucker ana Auss Rr,,u.
Sierley were united In inarT5ap'. -. o,o ~
residence OF the brides fat6a, vns
Peter Sterley. No. $50 Lo,,lsinna Ut
enue. last sunday afternoon =, ~
O'Clock. al
Those present AZ the Wedding ,yaro
M. w, +, sierley and wife. Mr. Me- Ws.s
Tucker and wife, Mr.. Holt Harris ana
wife. Mt L srerley and wife, Nj
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

ln the district Of Ei-hadshr, part Of
The Turkish province OF Arabia Petra
ca
A Spokane theatre has Just been
mulcted for $500 because OF the fall OF
an acrobat from lofty trnpeze. II
was not the acrobat who got the money
but the man in the audience he fell on.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

This Ia to eive notice of the dlssolu-
ton OF the firm OF w. w. Dunn & Son.
doing hotel business In the city OF
Fort Worth. atate of Texas. on August
u. 1924. w w. Dunn u authorized
10 collect and SETTLE all legitimate
claims against, or due said firm.
The hotel viii be continued BY w. w
Dunn. where no hopes 10 meet many
friends.
Rates. 50 per day.
w. w. DUNN.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

lrented birch becomes maboranv n,
, Iare beauty, and "soaNed'' maeir soes
,n'o az ebony" pianos now. 81 cieysr.
no,l ~ sne iake' wood "welghted.' thnt
a asss,s short OF borIngs win prove ths
tb re,,gs Mapia mahogany IS soaked
Win noI,sh uepth OF four inches. and
Inc Wood. 'i' 'ne senu-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Christine Terhune HerIick. daughter
OF Marion Harand) writes. Every
American housewife who wishes TO
have the certainty Of achieving the
best results In her cookery should use
DR.. Prices Baking Powder,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

We take pleasure in announcing that
our new South Side stable, the best
equipped IN Fort WORTH Is pow open.
All stalls are large. light and airy. and
packed with clay; are the finest ching
for horses feet. No danger OF fire.
Your patronage solicited.
MAYFiELD & AFFORD.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

What would make more suitable
Christmas present than nice piece
OF furniture. Call and see our line.
We sell on easy payments
MADDOX. ELLISON & co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

on December 20 Il and 80. 1884. the
International route viii. as usual have
on sale holiday excursion tickets 10
the southeastern states uncluding ST.
Louis Louisville. Cincinnati. Memphis
and New orleans) az rate OF one fare
for round trip. Tickets limited 10
thirty days for return.
can OF nearest ticket agent for fun
Information.
d. J. PRICE.
A. O. r. A.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

The usual proportion Of baking pow
der to flour is one teaspoonful 10 a
pint, or two teaSpoonfuls 10 quart
owing 10 Its superior strength an
even teaspoonful OF Dr. Prices accom-
pllshes better results than "a rounded
OF heaping teaspoonful Of any other
brand
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Chas- H.. Yale's Newest Dcvirs Auc-
Ton u acknowledged 70 be one OF the
hest expensive attractions travelling
Not only does the actual eomnnny-
number iifty people. but there az also
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

am not retiring from business. The
Mt give my customers and the low
prices are increasing my trade.
w. 5, MATNEY,
The Tailor.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

] am not retiring from business. The
NJ j give my customers and the low
prices are increasing my trade.
w. $. MATNEY,
The Tailor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04
We sell on easy payments
MADDOX. ELLISON A. co

One dollar to Waco ana r.,nu,,
Thursday. December {. via Arisso,, in
Kansas and Texas railway SOU;
train leaves a. IN. -
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04
DANGEROUSLY mum.


Frank Hunsiecker, young man
whose home is near Burieson. fell dow
the steps at the White Elephant IN.
loon last night about S O'clock. In fail.
Ing he struck his head and is surpassed
to have sustained serious injury
He was taken TO st. Josephs Inllrmary
and at last accounts his condition w9e
critical. vt the time OF the accident
he was coming down stairs behind a
irithd, VINO had been persuadlng him
TO SO nome He had been drinking.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Professor Charles Il. Dwight OF
Wheoilng w. Va. writes: ~ regard
Dr. Prices Baking Powder ns perfectly
pure and Wholesome. / am using II In
my own family and II gives perfect
satisfaction"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

one dollar TO Waco and return
Thursday, December 6, via Missouri
Kansas and Texas railway. Special
train leaves S a. m.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

our new souvenir will be given TO
the ladies on or after the 10th Come
and leave your order FOR Christmas
present from our complete stock OF
fancy furniture.
MADDOX. ELLISON & co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

The ladies viii serve dinner. COM
mencing today from u O'clock until
O'clock. for % cents. Corner Third
and Houston streets.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

One dollar 10 Waco ana re,,r,
Thursday, December G. via Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railway. soeciai
train leaves S a. IN. 'se'''i
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

We have a fine line of fancy writing
desks for Christmas present
MADDOX, ELLISON A co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

a petition has been sent To the Turk
~ government for the restoration at
nnvnv expense OF the supposed grave
OF Noses The grave is on Mount Hor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Come and give us your order for
Christmas present and receive one Of
them. Our stock Is complete IN the
furniture line and We want YOU TO
be the first one To look over and select.
MADDOX. ELLISON n co,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

oo TO Humphreys
Book store for flne stationery. Kilt
books and picture frames
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

4 Tip 10 santa Ciaus-scud the
Weekly Gazette Rs n Christmas
present To relative or friend In
another state. Only sixty cents n
year.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

A rip 10 santa tinus--send the
weekly Gazette Christmas
present 10 relative or friend IN
"noshcr state. only sixty cents 6
senr.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

Don't watt until the last day To buy
put come and see our line OF furniture
Ainny articles would make a nice
Christmas present
MADDOX. ELLISON a 90.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

~ TIP 20 santa Ciuus--scnh the
weekly tnHcttc as n Christtnns
present 10 relative ar friend in
nnos"er Af'"'e' only sixty cents ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

foiding beds for Christmas presents
sold On easy payments. AZ Maddox, ~
llson & Cos.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-04

TIN 10 santa Cinus-Srnd the
weekly Gazette ms Christmas
present 90 relative or friend in
another state. only sixty cents "a
year.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-27

Korea. Considerable money has been
subscribed for preliminary Investigations.
and il 10 proposed TO sss In operation .
number Of primary schools IN the large
towns - soon - possible
The no1th Of the Psiho river 10 closed
BY . barrie, which 10 opened oaiy each
night and morning fer the passage Of
ships. The obstruction consists OF heavy
loss aftsea feet long. pointing Up and down
the river, lying four feet from each other.
fastened with two heavy chain cables
Ths bed OF the stream il also thickIy
strewn with torpedoes.
A rerors comes from Peking that tia
govern menr. fearing the entrance into
Chinese ports Of Japanese ships in dis
guise, has asked the foreign ministers 10
consent shs. al foreign Eaen-of-zar. under
whatever flag. shall % stopped and held 10
await thorough inspection by Chinese
naval officers. The Chinese authorities be-
lieve THAI Formosa viii be the scene Of Sc
rious onfsicss. Detachmenss of troops
and munitions Of war are constantly sent
thitner from Foochow, and the entire Chi
ne.e parg Of the island is in state Of un-
common military activity.
After many contradictory reports. the
news is declared 20 be confirmed that City
japanese emigranis engaged in collecting
csmphor IN Formosa were murdered BY
the Chinese at the beginning of the war.
Though lead has been declared contra
band of war by China, vessels laden With
that munition are permitted to leave
Hongkong for Chinese ports, while the
shipment of rice, which England refuses
to consider contrshand, is forbidden from
Hongkong 20 Japan.