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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
" ATROCITIES.
An American Tells OF the Fearful Scenes He
Has WItncssed.

WORCESTER, Mass, April 2l.-A letter has
just been received here by Lawyer Paul Bronner
from William Fair Of Worcester. written at
Jucaro. Puerto Principe, Cuba. inside the insur-
gent lines, and dated April 3. Mr.. Fair repre-.
scnts n mercantile agency, and left here late in
February for Washington and Baltimore, and
expected to go to Cuba before his return. In his
letter he says:
II am down in the heart OF the fighting. The
Cubans have the best OF 1t all through, but, OF
course. suffer great hardships. The entire east
end OF the island is absolutely controlled by
them. and most of the provinces Of Santa Clara
and Pinar del Rio, besides Havana itself, may
fall any day.
Tho much.talkcd-of Jucaro-Moron trocha,
built at enormous expense by the Spanish and
well armed with cannon and protected BY
troops, is soft for the insurgents. They pass II
at will. blow up the forts with dynamite and
make short work Of any Spanish troops in the
section. A few days ago l witnessed a battle be-
tween 800 Cubans and two forts protected by
LOO, Spanish troops. 1t took the INSURGENTS
less than thirty minutes to take them. and they
captured all the arms and cannon.
"Of course war Is terrible. l see the bodies OF
been murdered by the Spanish soldiers. Their
ticndish deeds are too awful TO mention; l saw
las! week three beautiful little Cuban girls. aged
about 80 years, and two old women, possibly GO
years, all in one heap, their threats cut from ear
to ear, and the women and oldest girl had been
assaulted. This was done by soldiers OF Gen.
Weyler while marching through tho district.
Their war seems to be on women and children.
When they meet II body OF Cuban troops they
scarcely wait TO fight, but throw down their
arms and run.
Il expect to leave soon for the north on a
steamer we are expecting loaded with arms. We
hear she got away for this place several days
ago. This Is II beautiful climate. warm and mild
as can be. a cool ocean breeze at night; fruit,
flowers, and fish are plentiful and nature seems
to have outdOne itself in creating this beautiful
island. and ] sincerely hope 1t will gain its free
dom.
"Ihavc met Gen. Maxine Gomez. Commander
in-Chicf OF the army. also tho Cuban President,
Salvador Cisneros Betancourt. l met them at
tho Cuban capital In the mountains In Camagucy
province. ! found them men among mon. Thcy
are surrounded by u strong force OF Cuban sol
They have a large hospital and are governing
the section under their control better than ever
the Spanish did"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
REFORMS IN THE PENSION BUREAU.
Commissioner Evans says That Clerks who
Drink TO Excess Must Go.

sNr NV
WASHINGTON, April 21.-H. Clay Evans,
commissioner o! Pensions. means to put a stop
70 the pernicious habits OF some OF the clerks In
MS great bureau. He will also abolish the
practice OF permitting them to take an hour or
TWO daily from their desks to attend to private
business, and will institute other reforms. The
commissioner said to-day:
am afraid that ! shall not make myself
very popular by introducing the discipline
winch ! think Is necessary for the proper con-
Suct OF this bureau; but as i understand II, my
business here is to see that the Governments
""rk Is Transacted with the same business prin-
vip'es with which i would DO expected TO conduct
Il aHairs ola private business concern. In order
oao This there is one other thing that l propose
'omake 1t my business to look after. The men
employed in this bureau must not only be gem
uemen In their conduct. but | understand there
v some who spend their evenings. frequently
m'ot Inc late hours. In saloons. Many men Justify
themselves in taking what they regard as harm
'ss recreation by indulgences which they re-
kaid as moderate, hut which tend to unfit them
~ thelr work. i am told there arc instances In
M"pnniSSh men who spend their time in this way
tuhntn ! o'clock or later In the morning com to
ia no 0mce with a head that is far from clear, and
.inot calculated to give the Government the
sasrecter OF work for which 1t pays. / want to
be- V 1,ght mere that anything ofthis kind will not
poIIlltted In the Pension Office while / am
Commissioner. II l learn OF any ono in this
SmSe, II there are such, who drinks to his disad-
some sa a6s ! shall see that his place is given to
hs i wish to ~reinstate any ex- Union soldiers who
Bat1 h - 4nlustly removed from this bureau.
he T re"oras s0t thsy e had ~ Is w %T pIr n e. to ot sEsm ans
Of oiieiF ca9racter. This being the soldier bureau
prop mS government. think 1t is ominently
a. VI course only those whose records are good
''ohS can expect 70 receive preference
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
No More Chinese to be Admitted.

WASHINGTON. April 2l.-Attorney-General
McKenna has rendered an opinion that the joint
resolution OF CONGRESS- for tho admission to the
country Of Chinese under contract to take part
in the Celestial exhibit at the Nashville EXPOSE
ton does not let down the bars to all Chinese
who claim they are going 20 Nashville. Last
week n party of l79 was allowed entry and the
Secretary OF the Treasury was doubtful as to his
power to keep out others who might come. He
received a telegram to-day that a batch OF ia
to Nash lille. In view OF the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
decision and the statement of tho exhibition
company that not more than 200 Chinese were
required, admittance will be refused all except
twenty-one of the ia.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
THE ERICSSON BREAKS AGAIN.
Serious Mishsp Up the Sound TO One or the
Torpedo Boats Engines.

Serious Mishap Up the Sound TO One or tho
Torpedo Boats Engines.
The torpedo boat Ericsson is in trouble once
more. On a run up Long Island Sound from
the navy yard on Tuesday the second interme-
diate valve blew out. The valve OF the adjacent
low pressure engine followed, and the two togeth-
err dropped and spread or twisted the link at the
bottom. Then the entire engine room paraphcr-
MALTA seemed to break loose. The eccentric rods
were bent and the oil tubes badly twisted. Passed
Assistant Engineer Rooster, in charge. by clear
headed, swift work, prevented further damage.
The torpedo boat steamed back to Brooklyn
with only one engine working. The accident is
inexplicable, as the engine was making 800 rev.
%olutions continuously previous to the accident,
and broke down when making only 25o.
Naval engineers are of the opinion that the
bad luck Of the Ericsson Ii due to the pcculiari-
ties of Western methods of construction. One
of them said yesterday: "Populists had some
thing to do with her construction. and tho
ghosts OF their whiskers will be tangled in her
machinery to the end Of time"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
Mexico IooLlns for yYar.h,p..

CITY OF MEXICO. April 2l.-A Mexican naval
commission is now in England with a view TO
the purchase OF w~arships for the Government.
The commission consists Of Capt. Manuel
Azueta. Lieut.. Eduardo Oliver. and Engineer
Fernandez Varela, accompanied by Capt. Por-
hrio Diaz, son OF the President, now studying In
at Clyde Bank and tho Armstrong works at
Elswick, near Newcastle. Tho MeSlcans also
yisirCd Edinburgh.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
REVILED BY FELLOW GREEKS.

Two Immigrants spurncd for Leaving Their
Country In Time OF War.
Two Greek immigrants landed at Ellis Island
yesterday from the Holland steamship
OLDHAM. They were taken in an express wagon
to Z Chatham square. where they were greeted
derisively by their countrymen, who told them
that they ought to be ashamed OF themselves for
leaving their fatbcrlRnd when it was in need of
them. They were forced by taunts and threats
OF personal injury to. seek refuge at the head
quarters of the Greeks al 81 Roosevelt street.
They could not stand the rough treatment they
received there, and returned to Ellis island.
War had not been declared when they left
Greece. They said that they would rather 20
back than bear the insults Of their countryiuen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
YAN Co11,s NOMINATION HUNG UP.
II May Not he Confirmed Until the Vacancies
In the Post ONCE CommIttee Are kmIed.

In the Post ouice committee Are titied.
WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The nomination of
Cornelius Van Colt to be Postmaster at Now
York, which was sent to tho Senate yesterday,
was to-day referred. together with some twenty
five other Postmasters sent In at the same time.
to the Committee Of Post Offices and Post Roads.
Unless the Democrats change their plan of OBJ
jecting to the reporting of nominations by this
committee. Mr.. Van Colts confirmation will not
take place for some time TO come.
The committee Is now without Democratic
representation. and objection was made in exec
utive session to-day TO the reporting OF any Of
the seyenty.five nominations already before the
committed until the committee vacancies have
been filled. The outlook for committee reorgan-
ization IL not very promising. as the Republicans
are not making. much progress with their party
associates in The ratification of the agreement
reached with the Democratic steering committee.
The nomination Of Third Assistant Postmaster
General John A. Merritt. which went to the
same committee. WAS confirmed because II Is
especially desirable to complete the reorganiza-
ton of tho Post Office Department as early as
possible.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
Used Park FUND. to save Iii. Bank.

CHICAGO. April 2l.-E. 8. Dreyer, by his own
admissions yesterday afternoon before Frank
l.. wean. the special master of the Federal
Court, acknowledged that he began to apply tho
West Side Park funds to pay the Indebtedness
of the banking firm Of +. $. Dreyer e. Co. the
same day that he received the funds Of the Park
On April IS. 1894. Mr.. Dreyer received from
Mr.. Blount a check for $249 .024, and he dc.
posted It in the National Bank Of Illinois to the
drew $l99, O24 against this and placed IL to his
credit as West Park Board Treasurer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
boundary Treaty Betwcen Great Britain and
Mexico.

CITY or MEXICO. April 2l.-The treaty be-
tween Great Britain and Mexico, settling the
boundary line between this country and the col
ony of Belize, or British Honduras, has passed
the Senate In secret session BY n vote of 81 to z.
This treaty was concluded three years ago be-
tween the Hon. Ignacio Mariscal, Secretary Of
Foreign Relations OF the Mexican Government,
and Sir Spencer st. John, then British Minister
at this capital.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The Navy Depart
mont has that the flibustering
steamer Bermuda reached SANTANA Bay. san
Domingo. yesterday. All the naval vessels and
revenue cutters engaged In watching for tho
steamer along the Florida coast have been with
drawn from that duty. According TO tho depart
mont's adviccs the m has n cargo OF arms
and other munitions OF war. but no men to land
them, and Il close lookout will be kept for any
evolutionary force that may attempt to leave
this country for SANTANA Bay.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The President to-day
sent to the Senate the following nominations:
Thomas S. Harrison OF Pennsylvania. TO be agent
and CunSul.General at Cairo. Egypt.
James A. Smith NJ Vermont, to be Consul at Leg.
horn. Italy.
william neimke OF New York. TO be Second Secrc.
tary Of Legation at the City of Mexico.
Charles II. Smith. to be Surveyor OF Customs at st.
Louis.
The Senate has confirmed tho nomination OF
John A. Merritt OF New York to be Third AS
sistant Postmaster-General.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
ANNAPOLIS READY FOR TRIAL.
Tho Little Gunboat Anchors or bridgeport
Preparatory 20 To-Day Test.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,, April 2l.-NThe new COM
posite gunboat Annapolis anchored Off this port
to-day after a trip from Lewis Nixon's shipyard
at Elizabethport, NJ J. She will have her Of
fetal trial tomorrow In the Sound. She left the
Nixon dock at Z A. NJ. with Capt. Solely, the SUI.
pcrintending engineer of the Nixon yard.
in There was some delay in New
York bay while the steam steering gear WAS ad-
iusted. The time of the trip, including the de-
miles. The horse power developed was l.l6s:
only 800 will be required. The contractor is re-
quired to produce a speed OF twelve knots. with
heavy penalties for deficiency and no premium
for excess.
On the way up the Annapolis made 1877 knots
an hour over a measured course OF twenty-five
and one-half miles.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
Crushed Uudcr "a Ton or nocL.

Ernest spock, 10 years old, II gravcdiggcr in
Grove Cemetery, Ozone Park, l.. L., was crushed
to death under u ton of rock which Bli down
while he and two other men w,rc digging san 4
from the bank OF the Huffman BoulGv..Id yes
terday. Specks COMPANIONS were buried in
sand TO their waists, but were not much hurt.
Thoy dug Speck out alive, but he died before u
doctor reached him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22

CHICAGO. April 2l.-Scven children were bit
ton by \ mad dog ycstcrda! near Austin avenue
and North Lincoln street. The dog WAS pursued
for nearly two miles by Policemen and citizens.
are:
Nellie Farley. 10 years old: laura Larsen, 10
years old; George Arthur. u .cars old; Herbert
Arthur, I years Oh; Minnie LINN, . years old;
Willie OConnor, II years old; Thomas Kane, 7
yelra old
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
Cat Bl,e. Through n Boys SHOES.

When 13-year-old Patsy Ryan Of 800 East
Thirty'fourth street tried to stop the fight be-
tween his pet dog and q stray cat last evening
the cat sprung at his feet and bit through both
shoes into the flesh. He went TO Bellevue Hos
Pital. where tho bltes were cauteEIRed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
Battle Ship oreGon's Injuries No. Serious.

WARRINGTON. April 2l.-Constructor Capps
telegraphed the Navy Department from Bremen
ton. WASH, to-day that the injuries to tho
Oregon were not serious. The greatest indenta-
ton In her hull Is three inches, and the repairs
will cost between 81 800 and 81, 900 only. She
Is able to make n long voyage In her present
condition
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
Buud,'. Alternate TO annapolis. Is white.

mcnt was received here to-day oi Congressman
Sha,tur's appointment OF William Bailey Fog.
ar;y, white, ~ a%ltcrnllc caGc, 10 Annapolis.
Many NOW believe hut Fo garry nnt not Bundy,
the coiGrcd lad. will go 20 the NlYA! Academy
aftcr all.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
CLAMoRING FOR BREAD.
sunerings OF Destitute Working People In the
south or spain.

MADRID. April 2l.-Widespread distress con-
times among the thousands Of unemployed men
and women in the south OF Spain. A large gath
cring OF idle workingmcn. with their wives and
children. assembled at Lucena yesterday and
clamored for bread. The authorities were power
less to assist them. and the crowd were COM
PEELED to dispense as hungry as they came.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22

OSEIDA, April 2l.-rhe silk workers strike at
Sheriff., which has been in progrcss ncnrly Two
months. is ended. This girls were literally starved
ont, they say. and Yesterday tncy ali returned
10 work. having accepted tho 10 per cent. reduc-
IInIA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22
Another Rush OF suEnr Duties.

Payments Of duties on sugar imports yester.
day were very large, aggrcgating 1921, 900,
hriotal customs receipts for the day amounted
to T673, 953.O7.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-22

Being manufacturers Of the
highest class, we give the most
minute attention to every de-
tail in the makeup Of Our
goods. Our prices prove our
ability for supplying the best
grades at the lowest cost.
Mems Suiis b,twesn 5000 s. $500,
and Top Coats between $500 & $4,000.
Om Fashion Cards mailed on request.
Our N:ekwear show Of Puffs, Teeks,
Four-in-Hands, Imosriali and Assots, at
50e., 81 $3.50, com ;r'ss the best taste in
TX selection both here and abroad.
Driving, Dress and Street Gloves, 81,
$3.50, SI.75, 81 & $3.50.
CARHART & CO..
Broadway e. 18Th St.
Broadway & Canal 81.
265 & 267 Broadway, below Chambers St
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-01
SOCIETY.

Messrs. Robert Pulliam
and Alva Dickerson, Som
erville, visited their young
lady friends Sunday.
The young ladies of St.
Katharine's entertained their
Bolivar friends in a very
pleasant manner Christmas
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mask gave
quite a pleasant dining to
their young men friends on
Christmas day. Saturday
evening, the Doth, they also
entertained the "Choral
Club The music rendered
was both appropriate and
tuneful.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-01

Mrs. Gleaves, OF Paducah,
is the guest of relatives in
Bolivar.
The busiest people in our
community are the physici-
ans. There is more sickness
throughout the county than
has been known for years.
The grippe and pneumonia
have full sway. Many deaths
are reported.
Many matters Of impor-
lance will come before the
January term of the County
Court, which meets on next
Monday. Among other things
the election of a chairman,
vice chairman, superinten-
dent Of public instruction,
ranger, Jail physician, county
surveyor, etc.
Mr.. John Nuckolls and
Miss Clara Houston were
married in the Baptist church
at Toone Wednesday. Mr..
NuckOlls is a son of DR.. ,JnO.
w. Nuckolls, and is one of
the most promising young
men in the county. His
bride is a favorite with all
who know her. The Bull
LETIN extends its very best
wishes to the happy couple.
DIR. D. S. Webb died at his
residence in Evansville, yes
terday morning, Dec. 31st.,
of pneumonia. DIR. w ebb
was about 81 years of age.
He was born and raised in
Hardeman County, where he
practiced his profession for
more than thirty years. In
November, 1894, he was elect
ed to represent Hardeman
County in the state senate.
DR.. Webb was a valuable cit
izen. A wife and several
children survive him.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-01

great sorrow to his immediate rel
atives especially, as well as to all 9th
ers who knew him.
MIR. L. G. Wood, formerly on,
of the editors of the BULLETIN, lef
Wednesday for Covington, Tenn.
where he goes to accept the position
of book-keeper for the Upton Flour
ing Mills, a responsible place, to
which he was recently elected by the
board of directors of the above men
toned institution over number of
applicants. Mr.. Wood is an accu-
rate and correct businessman, and an
honorable christian gentleman. He
leaves many friends in Hardeman
County, who regret his departure,
and who will always be glad to hear
of his success in life.
Friday evening, Dec. 25th.,
about $50 o'clock, a fatal accident
occurred at the Western Hospital.
Sidney Baird, an inmate, aged 35
years, formerly of Vildo, Hardeman
County, laboring under delusion
that his room was on fire, attempt
ed to make his escape through the
door, but found it locked, the pa
tients having been turned in for the
night. He then directed his atten-
ton to the window, which was COW
cred by iron grating. In his des-
perAtion, he tore the grating from
its position, shattered the glass and
leaped to the frozen ground below,
a distance of 40 feet. He was dis
covered shortly afterwards by the
night-watch on his regular rounds,
in helpless condition. The case
was reported to the Superintendent
and Assistant Physician, who re-
sponded Immediately. Examination
proved that he was injured inter-
nally. Every effort to save his life
was resorted to, but of no avail.
He died about O'Clock Saturday
morning. No blame is, or can be,
attached to the authorities of tie
Hospital. 1t was one Of those sad,
accidents that some
times happens. The remains were
carried to Vildo for interment.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-01
Condensed Testim0nY.

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Man
facturer's Agent, Columbus, Ohio,
certifies that DR.. Kings New Dis
covery has no equal as Cough rem
edy. J. D. Brown Prop. St. James
Hotel, Ft. Wayne, Ind, certifies
that he was cured of Cough of two
years standing, caused by La Grippe,
by DR.. Kings New Discovery. B.
f. Merrill, Baldwinsville, Mass,
says that he has used and recommen-
ded it and never knew 1t to fail and
would rather have it than any doc
tor because it always cures. Mrs.
Hemming, 222 E. 25th St., Chicago,
always keeps it at hand and has no
fear of Group, because it instantly re-
lieves. Free trial bottles at Cox,
Savage & Co.'S. Drug Store.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-01

The young ladies, connect
ed with the Hospital in al
official capacity, gave a de-
lightful leap year ball We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 3Oth.,
participated in by a number
OF young people from Boil
var and a distance.
On Tuesday evening, Dec.
29th., Miss Lucye Hardaway
gave a unique entertainment
which she styled a sPop-
corn Party" in honor of her
guest, the charming Miss
Pulliam, of LAGRANGE. Du-
ring the evening, "Mr. G.
Cobb was introduced and
proved a popular gentleman.
The young gentlemen of
Bolivar gave a ball at the
Monday evening,
Dec. 28th., participated in
by thirty-two couples. The
ladies were Misses
Hattye Pulliam, LAGRANGE;
Anna Mai and Velma Stew
art, New Castle; Madge An
1erson and Irene Houston, |
Foone; Irene Bond, st. Louis.
The committee on decoration
fairly excelled itself. The
1all was resplendent with
holly and mistletoe.
Tuesday evening, Dec.
9th, the ''Euchre Club
vas pleasantly entertained at
he coy home Of Mrs. Jake
Kahn. The identity of the
,rize winners was in doubt
o the last game, when Miss
Prudence Polk, of Nashville,
vas found TO be the winner
# the first lady's prize, Miss
Durham, second. Messrs.
Robert Jones and Jake Kahn
von the gentlemen's prizes.
Elegant refreshments were
erved.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-01
Did You EUey.

Try Electric Bitters as remedy
for your troubles? If not, get a bot
tie now and get relief. This medi-
cine has been found to be peculiarly
adapted to the relief and cure of all
Female complaints, exerting wonder
full direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs. If
you have Loss of Appetite, Consti
patton, Headache, Painting Spells,
or are Nervous, Sleepless, excitable,
Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy
Spells, Electric Bitters is the medi-
cine you need. Health and Strength
are guaranteed by its use. Fifty
cents and s1.oo at Cox, Savage g
Co.'S. Drug Store.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-01

I desire to return thanks
to the public for the liberal
patronage received during
the past year, and to solicit a
continuation Of same for
1897, promising always to
treat my customers politely
and to use every effort to
please. Respectfully,
Ct. M. WARREN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-01
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Mrs. Gleaves, OF Paducah,
is the guest of relatives in
Bolivar.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
CLOSED THE SCHOOL.
Diphtheria Among Scholars of St
Bernard's ParochiaI Institution.

Diphtheria is on the rampage in the
vicinity of Rice, Albermarle and Jes-
sanline streets. The disease finally
made it's appearance among the pupils
of st. Demands parochial school at
the southwest corner of Albermarle
and Rose street, which Is in charge of
the Benedictine sisters. 1t spread
among the pupils, some five Or SIX con-
tracing it, whereupon the sisters vol
unfairly closed the school, and will
keep it closed until the health depart
ment takes some measures to improve
the sanitary condition of the neighbor-
hood.
1t seems that there is a depression
in the ground of a lot close by, in
which water collects and remains until
it becomes stagnant and covered with
green film. Dr. Perkins, the assist
ant health commissioner, has visited
the locality, and collected samples of
the water for archaeological analysis
1t is proposed to ascertain the nature
of the disease germs with which the
ncighborhood is infested, while the
health department will exhaust every
means to check the further spread of
diphtheria in the district.