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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-01
RECORD AGAIN LOWERED.
st. Paul Sets a New Pace for Atlantic
Liners

SOUTHAMPTON. Aug S1-The American
line steamer st. Paul, Capt. Jamison, from
New York for here, reported passing
Seilly island at Z o'clock this evening. The
ST. Paul has again reduced her time between
New York and southampton, lowering the
record made last trip by her, when she then
beat her best previous performance eastward
She has probably lowered her record below
that of last trip by about an hour and a
half. and her best previous Performance by
about two and half hours.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-01

lkIn00OIsnVo FACIAL SOAP
HIttEtt1ttnI ~ AND
FACIAL CREAM
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-01

Continued on Fourth Page.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-01
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West Salem, Wis.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-01

A nervous debility sufferer in an aggre-
waited form shows it on his face-a bag
gard worn-looking man. The same with
women. But what of the man who has lost
all vital and manly power, and yet looks
like a physical giant? That Is just ths
Question to which DR.. Sander has devoted
twenty years Of study. 1t IS true tnat men
who look strong ARE weak in this res
rect DR.. Sander has found the cause and
explains il in his little work, Three
Glasses Of Men. which he sends free by
mail sealed from observation, or can be
rad at has Office. II gives full information
relating 70
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Ball Room Rock "A Favorite Walk for Sem
timental Couples.

Liuthihl NbhFl'Hf
RAWLEY SPRINGS. VA. September ?.
-SDeciai.-"BaH Room Rock" one Of the
favorite walks at Rawley Springs is
smooth. solid. level bed OF rock over
which the clear stream Of Dry river rip
plcs gently. on one side Of the rock the
mountain slopes gradually up covered
with a tangle OF vivid green trees ana
underbush, while on the other grim
wall of stern rock rises straight up from
the river Further down the stream
huge boulders turn the water aside ana
cause il 10 swirl with hollow sound
around the base.
nine tree growing out Of the solid rock.
At o'clock on Monday evening a. most
charming and original tea was given on
the lawn of Rawley boy Mrs Charles %.
Boiling, of Richmond and Mrs. Horace
w Jones. Of Newport News. Refresh
ments were served In the band-stand
which all enjoyed with the zest that open
air gives 10 a feast
Among those present were Mrs. Samuel
Gordon Brent. of Alexandria, Va; Mrs.
Ned. Mcclure. Miss Mary Lyons Mayo.
Of Richmond. Mrs. w. l.. Marburyi Miss
Siinglun Miss Whitman, Of Baltimore
Nd: Mrs. Archer Anderson, Miss kath-
leen Anderson Misses Vaughn, OF Peters
burg. Va: AIps. Perry, OF Washington, ID.
c.. Miss ADELAIDE Howard, OF Baltimore,
No: Misses Lizzie and Jennie BOYD
Misses Marion. Ruth and Elizabeth ROD
ins, Of Richmond. Va. Mrs. Preston
Nash, Miss Elerson and many others.
On Wednesday morning delgnilul
euchre party was given on the bridge be-
tween the cottage and the hotel. from ii
TO ] O'clock When the last game was
played It was found that Miss Mary
Lyons Mayo had won the first lady's
prize a silver nail polisher. When the
nrize was presented a round Of applause
was given for Miss Mayo, who Is one Of
the most popular girls UP here. Mrs.
Charles T.. Boiling who played as gentle
man, won the first genteman's prize a
silver and enamel cufr links. There were
two consolation prizes which were drawn
for with much excitement. Miss Ella
Slingluff OF Baltimore. won the lady's
prize, "a silver salve box and Lieutenant
Rcardin the gentleman's prize, silver
satchel tag.
The twelve miles between Rawley and
the beautiful little town of Harrisonburg
IS on a smooth road through the most
picturesque country I'm Virginia. one or
the favorite amusements of Rawley Is 10
drive into Harrisonburg in the morning.
spend the day there and drive out again
IN the cool OF the evening. when the most
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

a good dea. is being done toward bring.
ms tho pear. industry No Arkanaaa into
prominence. Fortunes l8 u tla muddy
beds of 1kls ana rivers II they could If
rescued from their hiding Pearl gather,
ing Us expensive. and ~ not attended With
luck. rs frequently u4uroNt1b.e. Due this
W.l NOT deter people f.0m seeking ODD Ole
rich themselves hy gathering tae gems.
Tho Arkansas pearl 7 now Oh ..f.
The books hav8 uO record No tae presence
of pearls il chat State. Mr. George r.,
kunz. writing for J0huslus Universal
Eucyc.0 peila. describes pearls as feore-
ti0ns OF tho mantle or lining meme
br4ne. of various kinds vi slnI l.I. cone
s.sunr. IKE the she'll .tseiG of clroor.fs
OF lime. united with animal natter Il'y
are or tho same color as Che interior %
tho shell Boo which they are round white,
black. pink. otc-but generally peir.Y'
or nacreous. 63 DO is termed I e with "a
play OF delicate fnts. Tho quality on a
pearl is termed .fs 0Ic1L they arc ot,sn
attached t0 the inside 0f tle she'll. or arc
irregular or distorted in form, and have
tut UttIa value. only those OF finely round
cd shane or pelr-shaped being employed
iu fine taweiry. The pearls of commerce
come chiefly from "a large shell lsh known
NM N.. NI.H|N || ..N A...H|H '|'..A '..
procured mainly DO tho Persian Gulf and
on tho west coast of Mexico. The shells
themselves yio.d "mother-0f-pearL" Along
the California coast The brilliant pearly
green abai0ne shells Malous) are gather
ca in axe manner f9r iu'a.d work and
and ln them ar. found Green
pearls. Pink pearls. uot nacreous. arc
obtained from tHo large pink c0nchs
(strOmbus) OF tho West Indies The river
shells or fresh water mus7f.8 In.oD
yield pearls also. and they abound n tho
rivers az the United states. Some ~
these have rich unts. and fine pink. cher-
ry-col0red. c0ppery and other fancy pearls
have been found in tho rivers OF ONO.
Kentucky. Tennessee Texas and WIscon-
SIN. A single pearl hls been known %
sell for g. 000 Tho Arkansas pearl has
been unknown to commerce hitherto. and
the recent dnd may prove valuable. Tiers
rs no reason why pearls should not abound
ln the lakes and streams throughout th-
section a search Tor them viii prove
both instructive and interesting -Ex-
change.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

COLUMBIA, MO. september 4-The
Secretary OF the Missouri Board Of Agri-
culture has submitted the following es-
innate OF crops for 1881 and a comparison
with 1855 6:
The corn acreage for 1895 was estimated
at $4,000; yield, 90 bushels per acres; to-
tai yield, go 900 900. For lS96 the acreage
was G,2500oO, yield. % bushels per acre.
total, 2Om0O)0 bushels
The wheat acreage in 1895 was 1550000
yield, IL bushels per acre; total, 1900 900
bushels, against 1900 90 for 1894 For 1885,
the acreage harvested was l,2l 900; yield
per acre, 10 bushels: total, l2u0,00O BUSH
els For 1897 the acreage sowed was the
same as 1896, but was materially reduced
through the winter. leaving the acreage
Tor 1897 az 10000: yield, 10 bushels per
acre. total Yield. 10000 bushels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

viii open AZ the regular hour and close AZ
10 o'clock.
No money order business will be trans
acted on that day
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Miss Mabel owen left yesterday after-
noon 70 visit friends In tho country.
Meredith and willie owen have return
cd home from Henrico county. where
they have been visiting during the sum-
mer. .
Miss Susan +. weisigeT, Of Ashland, u
visiting Mrs. .. l. Pulliam on Porter
Mrs w. Il. Paul and family left Fri
day for Norfolk, where they VIII reside
In future. ,ou..A, .ros
in the city yesterday. T..
Mr. A. e. PuIliam. OF Newport News. u
visiting In this city and vicinity. MI
Puiliam was FOR many years one OF Ches'
terdelds most prominent citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

70 70 on the dial THE figure 2 win th0D
point South. This rule holds good for
an time before u. il tho time OF day s
past 70 the rule IS reversed. You then
subtract half OF the time which has
elapsed between p and the hour of ODE
servatlon from 70, when the figure VIII
Indicate the South point III our watch
dlals were divided into twenty-fOur hour
instead OF twelve. and watches so con-
etructed as thus TO indicate tho time OF
dav and night. YOU would only have to
pose yourself with the watch before You
so that the h0ur-hand would point 90 tne
sun: figure 10 on the dial would then
stand I'm the meridian pointing South.
We are indebted to Mr.. A. Gipperich FOR
very clelr and interesting demonstra-
ton Of tho facts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

exquisite effects Of sunset on tho noun
tains are caught.
on Tuesday Mr. vs.. l.. Marburg, OF Bal
tlmore, gave u bicycle party 70 Harris
onburg. where the day was delightfully."-
spent and an elegant dinner was served
at the Clarendon Hotel The honored
guests were Miss Siiuglun and Miss
Whitman. OF Baltimore; Misses Lizhe and
Jennie Boyd, Of Richmond. Messrs. Ke.s-
ter Deckert and Frehaugh. OF Harrison
burg.
On Tuesday last Mr. John Farland. Of
Richmond. gave one OF the most delight
ful of these parties to Hlrrisonburg.
The party LEFT Rawley at u O'Clock and
reached Harrisonburg at o'clock, when
"a delicious dinner was served at the
Clarendon. Among those present were
Misses Marion and Ruth Robins. Miss
Mary Lyons Mayo. Mrs Samuel Gordon
Brent, Mrs. II. w. Jones, Lieutenent
Reardin, Messrs Llggert, Dechert, ROhr.
Firebaugh, Grafton and Keister.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Mems Furnishings.

Mems 81 Nightshirts for 75c.
Mems 50 and 75c. Nightshirts
for SOC.
Mems SOC. Canton Flannel
Drawers, $50.
Mems Soc. Merino Shirts and
Drawers, 35c.
Mems soc. Neckwear, 25c.
Mems 25c. Neckwear, nc.
Mems nc. Half Hose, u I-2c.
Mems u I-2c. Half Hose, 815c.
Mems nc. Linen Handker.
chiefs, - I-2c.
Mems CSC. Linen Collars, Ioc.
Mems IS and 81 I-2c. Lisle
Hose, 25c.
Mems soc. Isle Hose, $50.
Mems &c. Suspenders. 15c.
Mems soc. silk Initial Hand
kerchiefs, 25c.
Mems 75c. Silk initial Hand
kerchiefs, soc.
Mems So and 81. so Wool Shirts
and Drawers, 81. Sizes-Shirts,
"A, 40; Drawers, 80, 80, 40, AZ, "A.
Mems s1.25 Wool Shirts and
Drawers, 75c. Sizes-Shirts, AZ,
a., 46; Drawers, 2S, 80, SO, So,
40, AZ, a..
Mems 25c. Balbriggan and Ne
rino Socks (odd lott, Ioc.
Mems Colored Border Handker-
chiefs, sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

ual Buffers with gold tracing, always
sold for so and &C., DOZEN now 2c each.
Large Thin China Soup Iureens. an
nicely decorated, fully worth $50, for 81
each.
Small Handsome Delft Decorated Plates,
will be closed out FOR &C. each.
Real chelsea" Thin China Fruit or
Ice Cream Saucers, nicely decorated. all
ways sold for CSC. dozen; Will so now
for &c. each.
Best Quality Small Round yellow Bak-
ing Dishes, Will 60 now for e. each.
Decorated Real China Soup Ladies', full
size, actually worth 75c., for 55c
Handsomely Decorated Real
Imported China Candle Sticks.
actually worth IS cents, will be
closed out now for Is cents
choice.
finest Imported Real Austrian
China Covered Syrup and Milk
Pitchers, actually worth SL5O.
for % cents.
s. 5-piece Tea Sets. real Austrian China
finely decorated, viii go now for s'c. set
Handsomely Decorated Real Ia Bell
China" Bone Dishes gold lined edges.
fully worth 50 a dozen for 9c. each.
Handsome Hsnd-pa.ntod Pin trays, al
ways sold for 29c. and $780,, for Zoe.
choice.
Real clifton china" cake Plates with
pretty violet decorations stipp.ed gold
trimmed, will 60 Monday for Toe. each.
Real Haviland French China
Dinner Sets, call HaviIand's new
est shapes; would be cheap at
S35. CIosing-out price now $l9
complete.
serrated Bread Knives. with Black
Enamelled Handles actually worth -oc.,
90 Monday for Sc. each.
Steel Table Forks with double bolster
ed white or cocoa handles. actually worth
$3.50 and 81 a dozen. for &c. each.
Finest Crystal Glass Cake
Stands that sold up to 90 cents
will be closed out for Is cents
choice.
Large Glass Preserve Dishes, ALWAYS
sold for 2jc. and 5jc9 will go now for
10c each.
Handsome Hand Engraved Goolets. best
flint glass and ground bottom, viii le
sold Monday six for o1c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Solid Furnished Brass Banquet
Lamps, with handsome Real
ONYX Column and best centre
draft burner, always sold tor
$3.50, will 90 now for $Z'oS
complete.
Handsome Banquet Lamp Globes, full
size, extra thin. fine quality, with pIeeey
floral and gold decorations, nave SOU W
TO S39S; viii 80 Monday for 81 choice'
Finest Clear White Parlor Gas
Globes, all handsomely etched and
engraved always sold for 69 cents,
will be closed out Monday for 10
cents choice.
Fine Imported Colored Gas Globes, al
the latest shades, handsome, ldIbs nus -
tons. fully worth Csc; will 80 Monday lor
"a and 5-inch Brass Gas Globe Holders.
oan he r,ft on any gas jet, now &c. eacn.
LARGE Handsome Hand Engraved truit
or salad Bowls, always sold TOT o'c'' VIII
go Monday for 19c. , MI. In,
Glass salt Cellars and celery pipS, ~.
itation OF cut, regular DC. khu' loI IT,
each.
35-cent Cups and Saucers now
q cents a pair.
Real Austrian China After
Dinner and Souvenir Cups and
Saucers. all nicely decorated and
real stippled gold trimmed actual
" worth 35 cents. Special, now
4 cents for cups and saucers.
Finest Clear White China Cups and sau-
GERS ere shell thinness, always sold Tor
e. al dozen: will 60 now for %. q pair
Decorated Full Half Gallon Real Ger
man China Pitchers, always sold Tor DO
and s5c. choice now OF any FOR 2lc.
Real "Afpne" China covered Butter
Dishes. Will 90 Monday for 30.
Large 5-inch Ham. Turkey
and Meat Dishes, assorted deco
rations to select from, some
worth up to SIPS. All will go
Monday for 70 cents.
Full size Best English China Tea Pots
pretty floral decorations, actually worm
t5e choice now for 25c.
Handsome Delft Blue Decorated lndiVd-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

There was a delightful watermelon
feast given at the home Of Mrs. J. w.
Mackey, 1927 west Cary street on Thurs
day evening last in honor OF her httie
cousin. Miss Agnes Schraudt. among
those present were Misses Agnes Schrauat'
Edlie Powell, Blanche Drew. tlossle
Herndon, Mamie Vondelier, Beulah West
Julia Powell. Mamie Herndon' LILY Won
deller. Oracle Bennett. Mary Powell,
Ethel Mackcv Katie Parrish; Messrs.
Henry Mackey. Callie Wyatt, Joseph
Powell. Aubrey Herndon. Harry Hern-
don. Norman Phillips. Wilson Philips
Clarence Mackey, Henry and Emil Par
sons. Willie Mackey. Cassius MoncuIe'
Frank Mackey. and Willie Albert Music
dancing and Rotations we're INDUCED ih
until a late hour.
The order of the knights OF LABOR VIII
4 N.ta -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Hosiery.

Don't let this chance slip.
Ladies 35c. Black Hose now PIC
Ladies 25c. Black Hose now nc
Ladies u I-2c. Black Hose now
1OC.
Ladies soc. Black Hose now $50
Ladies s.. so and $500 Colored
Silk Hose, SI.oo.
Ladies $3.50 and $500 Black
Silk Hose, SI.29.
Children's 25c. 4-Socks for SC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

There Will be- large increase IN tho
acreage OF wheat soWn this fall compared
with the past four wears. The rise In prizes
has greatly stimulated tho farmer. one
farmer near Lexington intends TO sow
pro acres. and another % increase from
seventy-hve 20 100 acres. This may hold
eooi over tho county. The fan has been
exceptlonally dno Tor good blowing. and
a largo majority ara donc.-Le1nSton
News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
u. M. FOurqurean. Receiver.

ulation as a basis for representation can
hereafter have nothing 10 do with the
qualification or the number of those who
vote. This should be remembered!
j. l.. II.
Colleen, Va, August %, 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
THE TIMES CYCLOPEDIA.
RUREAU or INFORMATION-FOUR
QUESTIONS ANSWERED,
Lack Of Space To-day Prevents the Pubii-
cation Of a Large Number ofoueries on
Hand-Not Overlooked, H9wever.
Draw the Line at That.

We submit that the valuable character
Of mis- Query Column should enttle II To
deep respectively deep. Therefore We
request facetious persons not to wound
our dignity by addressing us as "Ihe
Ouizzlng Editor" nor TO insist upon
advice now TO sharpen Wits" 1t is TOO
warm for this kind OF Joking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE
TO SELL THE BALANCE OF THE
.FOURQUREAN-PR|CE STOCK

The entire stock is nearly all in fall goods and just
what is needed at this of the year 1t offers great
opportunities to some choice goods at sacrifice
prices
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Silks.

Possibly the last chance to buy
silks at these prices.
s1.2s Black Masconite Silk, 80
inches wide, only 75c.
SIPS Fine Black Satin Duchesse'
only Csc.
zoe. Colored Satins and plain
japanese Silks, only SOC
sr.so Fancy Brocaded and
Fancy Weave Silks, only 75c.
81 Plain Colored Satin Duchesse'
only soc.
81 Ivory White Figured TaHeta
Silks, only soc.
$50 Evening MORE Silks, only
75c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Wool Dress Goods.

Think of buying fall Dress
Goods at these prices.
SIPS Imported Novelty Suit
ings for 6Oc.
soc Colored Mohair for 25c.
All-Wool Flannel Suitings and
Serges, only 19c.
$40 Imported Suit Patterns
only S..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Closing Days Of HousGWare Department.
BASEMENT THE FOURQUREAN- PRICE CD.
All Goods Must Go al Some Price !!

As only few days left to sell every dollars worth Of
in this department PRICES NOW CUT TO
THE VERY BOTTOM NOTCH!
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Ladies' Knit Underwear.

Real Isle Vests for 1sc.
Ladies $50. Ribbed Vests, nc.
Ladies 25c. Ribbed Vests, 1215c
Ladies' so and 75c. Isle Vests
for 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
COrSets.

sc. Ventilating Corsets (2I and
22), SOC.
sL25 DR.. Warmers Corsets (24
IS, 26), 75c.
SL25 Black Nursing Corsets as,
10, 25, 90, 27), 75c.
$50 Corsets (I8, 20, p, 20, 20,
so, 75c.
S2.75 Corsets (IS, 10, 2I, %,
"a, IS, 26), $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Coats and CapeS
and Caps.

Ladies' Real Seal Caps, for
mer price S., for 81.
Ladies Fine Black Cloth Dol
mans, very handsome and just the
thing for settled ladies. Choice
for $500.
Ladies Black and Navy Cloth
Gossamers, Sis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

The order Or the knights OF Labor VIII
be = years old In November.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Wash Goods.

35c. Cream and Light Blue
Plain French Organizes for S13c.
25c. Zephyr Ginghams for 815c'
1625c. Fine Colored Dimities,
S15c.
81 Lace Striped Linen, 81 I-2c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Children'S
Knit Underwear.

ahi'iN OAAN- - ~ - ~
25 and 81 1-2c. Gauze Pants and
Vests, T9c
IS, 40, Soc. Ribbed Underwear,
25c. (Fall aud winter weight
Children's 90, IS, 75c. Ribbed
Vests and Pants for SOC.
DR.. Jaeger's Childrens ll.Wool
Underwear at half-price.
Bicycle Suits.
A great opportunity to buy
Bicycle Suits and separate skirts
this week-see the prices.
ShaWIs.
6 Persian Shawls, former price
SIP, choice $40.
Bed Quilts.
IA White Crochet Quilts, the
dollar kind, for 79c.
ia Fine Marseilles Quilts
The S3.25 quality for S2.25.
The $3.50 quality for $3.50.
The $500 quality for $500.
Sheeting.
1914 Utica Bleached Sheeting
only 2oc.
Yard-Wide Bleached Cotton
only SC.
Lonsdale Cambria, 8 I,2c.
4o-inch White Lawn, IOc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Bicycle Suits.

A great opportunity to buy
Bicycle Suits and separate skirts
this week-see the prices.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-17

WAsHINGIOS, March ia propo-
aition to eunct the wool schedule OF the
new tariff bill as an emergency mes-
sure to check the heavy anucipatory
Importations OF wool anu wooden goods
is being considered by the Republican
mem beers OF the ways and means COM
mittee and the Republican ieaders of
both houses. II this policy Is decided
upon, the schedule will be introduced
as an independent measure, parsed by
the House after u short debate and
sent to. the Senate withtthe hope tbatlit
will be quickly passsd. In the form
proposed, IL would be operative from
tie drte OF its enactment until the
tariff bill itself took effect. II Con-
grrss has the tariff DILL under consider.
alton two or three monthslit Is possible
enough that importRtiJns will be made
in the meantime to deprive the
government OF the revenues from
wool, year or more alter the new
bill goes into effect.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-17
In THE STATE or ARKANSAS
Efforts 10 Save Human Life from
The Destruction.
THOUSANDS ARE NOW HOMELESS.
Slx Steamers and Various Other Gran
Employed In the Work
of Rescue.

MEMPHIS, March 1.-THE U MI ted
States weather bureau today gives out
the startling Information that 500
square miles Of the state OF Arka nsas
are under water and that the Missis-
sippi will continue to rise. In the dis
trlct west OF Marion, Ark, hundreds
OF people were picked up. The work
OF saving stock has been abandoned
and from now on all efforts will be
directed towards saving human life.
Thousands are homeless and depen-
dent upon the citizeus OF Memphis.
Reports from up and down the river
say the levees all are In COED shape
and 1t is hoped will continue to with
stand the pressure.
The total number OF lives lost thus
far reported officially to the relief
committee Ia q dozen. Six steamers
anu tugs and hall hundred skitis are
engaged in rescue work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-17
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

After careful preparations to conceal
her identity, the daughter OF Gusiave
Sirassinger, wealthy contractor Of
Webster Grove, q suburb OF ct. Louis,
committed suicide by shooting herself
in boarding house IN Chicago. She
hBd plenty or money.
ST. Louis, March l7.-Gustsve
Strassinger, resilient OF Webster Grove,
denies that the girl Is his daughter.
The Cubans at Key West openly
state that three large expeditions have
lett the United States shores within
three days.
Tho greatest interest is taken in
sporting circles In London in the
prize fight between Corbett anu Fltz.
simmons. Even money is the rule
here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-17

PARIS, March 1.-THE Echo de
PARIS says 1t unGersta nde l;aly 10 on
the eve OF ceding to Grea, Britain the
Island OF Panteilaria, about half way
between Africa aud Sicily, 10 ex.
change for the island OF Perrin, off the
Arabian COAST, in the strait Babei
Mandeb anu at the entrance Of The
Red sea.
Perrin ia bare rock about FIVE
mica long on which turtle shells are
taken. Pantellaria has an area OF 90
square miller, and n population of 1000,
prOduoes tine fruit aud has a COT
venient port, Oppodiio. 1t could be
converted into a strongly fortified
station. The Echo dc Paris expresses
the hope that the powers will refuse to
permit the transfer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-17

MIHNEAPoLIs. March l7.-Specisls
from Mandsn ana Dickinson, N. d.,
say: It's generally supposed that rs
per cent OF range animals already
have succumb ID 10 the winter. Il Is
Impossible TO travel over the range and
no txict figures can be had. Bad
lsuds ranges, which have besn over
crowded tue pass years, will have but
a lew cattle this season. 1t is stated
that Pierre Wibsux, puts his losses are
s7,00O,0 900; $4,000 young Utah cattle
he put on ranges last fall are all dead.