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Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
Ope Eeasare Passes Both HGus9S
 Of Congress
FOR RELIEF OF KiONDYKEES
Senator WolCo,t Speaks of His
 Late Mission
He tias Not Yet Pres~ntsd HIS Re- porl to the Prssids mt but has Not Lost Hope of an international 6metallic ConfersnCe.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Senator Vol colt of Colorado, chairman of the com mission appointed by President Mo Kinley to secure if possible lhe CO., operation of foreign countries in an international conference upon ths s,.l- yer question. said in the senate tcday that the commission had noI made report to the president. and it was uncertain when the report would be made. Negotiations for a bime-allic conference, he said, are still pending, but Mir Wolcott assured the senate tion to prolong it's efforts beyond the point where a reasonable hope of sue cess should exist.
 MT. Frye of ;he. comd7Ece com mdttee reported favorably and the sen ate passed a bill directing the secre- Cary of the treasury to purchase O. construct suitable vessel for revenue cutter service on the Yukon river, Alaska, at a cost not to exceed $40.- GOO. MT. Allison of the appropriations committee reported favoraibly a house joint resolution providing for a recess of congr1ess from December IS, 1897. to January 15, 1898. The resolution was adopted.
 MT. Hawley of the military affairs committee reported resolution of MT. Mcbride of Oregon for relief Of American miners and other sufferers in the Yukon valley, Alaska. The committee struck out all but the enacting clause and amended the reso- tuition by appropriating $200,000, which is to be used by the secretary of war for the purchase of subsistence and supplies and for thlelr transportation and distribution. The consent of the Canadian government will first have to be obtained to pass over Canadian territory. The resolution further pro vided that the supplies are to be trans ported by means of reindeers. Thg performed their services. MT. Flaw ley asked fo immediate consideration of the resolution and it was then adopted.
 THE HOUSE.
 Washington. Dec. 16-The house today passed bill appropriat.ng $150,000 fo rthe relier of people who are in the Yukon river country and also a bill passed by the senate pro hibiting pIelagic sealing by American citizens. The former bill encoun- tered no opposhuon. As passed the sum carried by it is to be expended un- der the direction of the secretary c. war for purchase, transportation and distribution of of subsistence sao es. It provides that these subsistence stores may be sold aG prices fixed by the secretary of war, or donated where people are unable to pay for them It empowers him to purchase reindeer and employ drivers not citizens of the | United States and afterward to di.- , pose of the reindeer.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

Denver, Dec. 16.-Judge Morton S. Bailey, populist candidate for gJVarn0r who was defeated by Ava Adams ir 1896, has announced his pulpo-e g 10 ac@ in future with the demCc alto party. He says that he surrenders none Of his principles, but as the fight is now be- tween free coinage and mononetsl- lism, the democratic party has bet ? claims to his support.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17

and for some days has haunted the ltheater The motive of the crime is not yet known.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
WHEAT.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Decembsr wheat closed $1.001z; May at 92A@92A.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
OFF FOR ALASKA.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec 16lThe steam ship Al Xxi sailed - for eSkaeuav with a full s b passengers
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
DEATH OF DAUDET.

Paris, Dec. 16.-Alphonse Dauiet i dead
Arizona republican., 1897-12-17
LEAVES THE POPS.

Judge Bailey of Colorado Jaias the
 Democrats.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE


AS briefly stated in the NEWS OF
Saturday, the Utah Legislature paid
visit to the Agricultural College al
Logan on that day ami were RICH,
toyally received by prominent citizens
OF Logan and members OF the fac.
ulty and officers OF the college.
The vleitors were met at the depot
by large humber Of sleighs and were
driven direct to the college, where
they were received amid loud cheers
ana n salute fired by the college ca
diets, VINO also have fine band that
discoursed music from the eatrauce OF
the building.
The visitors we're ushered into the
main chapel of the college building =,
where an address OF welcome was
given by Mr.. Carlisle, president OF tue
city council, "a Mayor Kimblil was
unable to be present.
President Tanner welc2msd the
visitors on behalf Of the college. aud
saiI no was glad to have the Cit zeGs OF
the State know that Utah had at Logan
Que OF the largest ami finest techno-
logical schools west If the Missouri
riveEand cordially invited the visitors
to inspect the workshops and other
departments and see what was being
done.
Then followed most bOuntiful and
delicious repast,tO which all did ample
iuatice. 1t wac prepared by the forty
Inembers OF the college cooking class,
anu was servei by host OF pretty
girls to about 800 hungry lawmakers
ana their friends.
The guesis were then shown through
the different parts OF the school. They
visited tho csrpenteT's and ioineI's
room, presided over by August Han.
sen, where q complete equipment OF
machinery anu tools is in the hands OF
some fifteen students whe turn out
work equal to that done by expert.
enceJ journeymeu.
The machine shOp In charge of j.
w. Mayo was visited and also tue
dairyrOom where ten gallons Of cream
was churnet and the guests were re.
ffeshed with drink OF buttermiik.
This department produces great deal
OF butter aud cheese for the market.
The dreHs making parlor, in charge
OF Miss Sarah Bowen, hes about
slghty.five pupils; the Kitchen OF the
cooking clRss, which has about forty
puplls, with Mrs. Galley as teacher,
WINS alHo inspected.
During the afternoon meeting
was held, at which the various com.
mittees OF the Legislature interested In
the college met with the trustees OF
the college, for the purpose of consid-
ering some Improvements and addi-
tions which are very much needed, land
among which are an improved sewer.
age sys,em and an extension OF the
work chops. These will probably be
provided for by the law makers In the
near future.
IT cos,s only about S28 90 per year
per scholar to carry on the college, and
they have between 500 anu 600 pupils.
At G'clock the train which bore
the vlsitors to Logan started back TO
Salt Lake with tue snow that mad been
falling steadily all day still coming
down and the visitors all tfnging the
PRAISES OF the citizens of Logan, and the
officers Of the college for the manner
In which they had played the host.
The feeling among the Legislators W as
that the Agricultural college was an
Institution worthy OF just and liberal
consideration by the State.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
Home From the South.

Elders Robert r. Judd o; Grants.
vills, ToOele county, and J. II. Sey-
mour OF Kamas, SUNNI, county, called
on the NEWS today and reported Their
return from the Southern States
mission field. Both left for their
fields OF labor September s, 1894, and
did service in the East Tennessee con.
ference, to which part OF the vineyard
they were assigned. They report things
there in a satisfactory condition; tue
work is progressing and many u the
people are investigating the principles
OF the Gospel. The Elders are treated
with Hospitality anu respect anu 90
forth rejoicing Ia the pursuit oil their
lsbors. Generally spesking,lthey have
good health, land ieel that the Lord is
abonIantly blessing them. Elders
Judd anu Seymour return feeling well
and with advice 10 The ytung men Of
Zion 10 become acquainted with the
principles OF the Gospel, that when
they ere called upon missions thty may
go forth being oble 10 give reason Tor
the hope within them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
TWO LEGISLATURES.


Tho Idaho l,.,ato,,,. b.. -
~ s'a'"'u nas son''
aey Ieit last eVenlnga at o'cIoch, ana
II they are to lie believed, they have
been received and entertained in q
,,snr.r ,,r h,yor, mia. t,ar
49, Wv va
lec'eu' hne 'as' uI'eInoou Oh tneit
stsy was spent 10 joint session with the
Utah Legislature, and WAS devoted Ia
s,socr.,oal,ir, ant oan,r,i .vohar,.
VI WIZ anu eoou ieellhg'
The two houses VI the Utah Legisla-
ture met separately at Q nm. bui
,,,,,otIatoly altar "a, o,i a,d So,
80 Sanato y,ot, ron.os 49,; 80, "a
the HnmSe whe1e tho rol ~ The -,
ssssian wss called ana n,avsr oGaraa
hv MTs. Rebsoca M,,cheII ths cSon'
iaJn nj ma Idaho housn nf ran,.rantt.
tIves
preaidsnt Nsh.h,r than vaicop,od
tho yi"iItno Ia ,yrnata,s and introG,ino,
Snsahar AIiorn nj tho Inaho hn,,aa
who T., n brief anapch a,snrai all 80,
snt mat the dividirr lima hetvpaan ia,
Two states did mi divide thar int.rest
bnt that thev wers id,ntIrsl In n orsat
extenf He conclunea nv thsnkinc
fh.. rTtoh f,anyla ~ Tho Fnual M ., nor
An vrtch NAV rod nlaved 10 host
ssnaInr R1ch wa next introdncod
no ,,iorn,s,Iy our Ia hut INV Tdahe,a
Jo.v G"Jo.Jon added Judge Water
NJ. ssiJ he heIievsn IL vsas tha nrst
tir,e IN tho aatt,,,s hislorv tha, two
iects,stnres hnd aver met In io,nt "s :.
.emblv' Onr Wait has hean
ope cnnti,ued round of nleasnre
Tba snsaker re,srrea Ia VISITING H..
miIitafv mai EaIInir and other nlacos
nt,,,,a.,f 20 s,,,,i,,,.,, h,, aa,,+,,1 ~
desired 10 Correct the rumor TINT thu
Tdabn visitota vera ui,aaiisnnb no.
eause nj they alt 10 L,,n1unIe bv the
Utnh lpgisiature. "rb.re IA tho hest
of feeling nn our ma rt,1 he said and If
they mad staid nero thew oouiu have
added no,hipg 10 our enioyment.
He dIscussed ,he senatorIal font
and then vent ON. 81 understsnd
that NV honorable friend. Ranator
NebekeI came within thiItv.one vrtss
of eieciinn. Asnto taken of our ftienJ.
shin desire To nresent him with this.,,
Senator Rich tben held mn n 0TriIbv
pursr.U n long vellow and bIack
stripea stacking with n olasp at Ihe
ips saoehs W. asp % Iuo
wilhi,ha mosi sffsctive sr,,,n,art ,S",
can ha nsed in senntnr,ai c.,nnatgn },
pr.sident Neb.ka,is lace chapg.d m
a somewhat brighter color, hui he an.
swsred nv sav,ng that he nad emma
within ihiriy.one votes of being
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
II is UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
50 Says the Attorney General Of The
Bill 10 Tax Mortgages
NJ Exsmpts Properly From Taxn
ton which " Tax
able.

Attorney General Bishop has sent
to the House Of Representative the
following communicated:
"I beg to acknowledge receipt OF your
communication OF recent date inclosinE
House bill No. 70, by Mr.. Gibson, re-
Ques ing an opinion from this office as
10 lie constitutionaity.
The effect of the bill would seem to be
10 amend section OF the revenue act so
ds to place mortgages and deeds OF trust
and notes secured thereby on property
situate within this state among the ex.
cmptions from taxation.
Section . vi article 10 of the Constitu-
lion proviuos: IAN property in the State
not exempt under tho laws of the United
States or under this Constitution. shall
DO taxed"
The word property" as used in this
article includes moneys, credits, bonds,
stocks, franchises and all matters aud
things (reAl, personal aud mixed) capa-
BILE of private ownership.
Section 20 OF the Declaration Of Rights,
article /, provides that the provisions Of
the Constitution arc mandatory and pro-
hibitory unless by express words they
are declared TO be otherwise.
Section IL OF article 10 OF the Constitu-
ton provides: "Nothing in this Constiiu-
tion shall be construed TO prevent the
Legislature from providing stamp tax,
or tax based on income, occupation,
licenses, franchises or mortgages"
II is plain from section II, above re-
ferred to- that the Constitutional convon-
lion intended that all manner and kinds
OF property should be taxed, except such
as was exempt by the express provisions
OF the Constitution or the laws of the
United States. Mortgages and other
securities for Indebtedness are recog-
nized by the law and classed rs personal
property.
Section II above referred to is tho
only provision OF the Constitution upon
which IL could be commended that tho
power TO tax mortgages was vested in
the Legislature; but giving this section
a. broad construction as its language
will admit, and considering tin connoc-
ton with the provisions Of section .
supra, 1t cannot, in my opinion, modify
the effect OF said section .. 1t is at most
an attempt by tho makeas Of the Consti-
tuition to place legislative construction
upon these provisions Of the COnsiitu-
ton. But it falls far short Of being suf-
iiciently definite and explicit to modify
the mandatory provisions of said sec
ton ..
1t will be further noticed that section
OF this article provides thas certain prop
erty shall be exempt nom taxation, but
there il nothing in that section nor in
that article to indicate any intent to ex-
empt mortgages from taxation.
am therefore Of opinion thnt the bill
under consideration is unconstitutional,
in that 1t attempts to exempt properly
from taxation which IL clearly taxable
under section >, OF article 10 OF the Con-
slitution, and which does not como
within the exemptions provided Tor in
section 3 OF said article.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
National Guard Notes.

AdIuiaut General Cannon has Issued
a special order accepting the resigna.
ton OF First Lieutenant s. NJ. T.
Sedden, Fret Cavalry, to teke efiec'
Feb. 2S. An election TO I'LL the vacancy
is to be held March g. or as coon there
alter 40 practicable, under the super
vision Of Major Elias A. Smith,
Rudolph christensen, company b,
anu f. II. Crager, company d, have
bosn appointed musicians III the F!rst
regiment, infantry, n. q. U.
The mounted service OF the National
GuRri gave ball last night IN honor
OF the Guard. Governor Wells anu
members OF the Legislature iwere
present. An enjoyable time was spent,
refreshments being served Of miunigh &.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23

thank the people.oi Utah for the man
ner In which they had received the
visitors.
Representative Elder OF Idaho then
told a story Of 100 oushel OF wheat bo.
lug raised to the acre in his state, and
concluded with few words for silver.
The remainder OF the afternoon was
given to the display by various mem.
bers os wit ana sharp repartee, and
came 10 close nj . pm, to meet again
sometime in 1899 In boise, Idaho, II
the people OF both states be willing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
Funeral Services.

The RENAME Of Sister Sarah Il.
Freckleton were brought from Eureka
yesterday on the Il. q. w. train, to
relatives here, for interment In the
city cemetery. The funeral services
were held in tho Sixth ward meeting
house at 1880 this afternoon, under the
direction OF Bishop JONES G. Watson,
anu were well atlend ed. The deceaseu
was held Ia high esteem, and the be-
rsaved are deeply sympathizsd with.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Cullon-J. d. Murdoch, Park CITY;
William a. Smith, Ogden; j. L. Day,
Lehi City; Ell. Pike, Eureka; II. ii.
Lawson, city; G. p. Thompson, RIO
Grande; j. T. Hyde, A. Nj. Clayton.
Logan; G. w. Dodge, Kansas City, N o.
Walker-H. j. Erekson, Murray; John
Donaldson, Teton, Idaho, II. q. Ham
ford, Silver City; Fred Nelson, Eureka;
George a. Edwards, MerCur; L. j. Com
rad, Choser, Utah; W. a. Scott, Denver;
q. Millegan, w. W. Mitchell, Morcur.
Templelon-John G. Hamm, Evans
ton, Wye; DR.. o. Borgnis, Do Lamar,
New; John Pawas, Ogden; Sylvester
Hicks, Kioksville, Mo-; Joseph Bnks,
II b. Luff, Chicagoi a. ;. Fitch, oma-
ha.
Knutsford-W. s. Ferguson. Denver;
Mrs. NJ. Shanck, New York; w. L. Nor.
ton, New York; l., $. Shanck. Nov York;
Nj. and Mrs. +. $. Heath, Hamilton, o, ;
w. IL. Droyfoos, Chicago; w. NJ. Rank,
San Francisco.
Grand PaclGc-R. NJ, Lafreo. Nom
NOUN; Ora lullor, city, sam j. Ken
won, city; l.. Blg29k, Pocatello, Idnho:
l. W. Merrill. oit"; u. 3. Ferry, Kansas
City, Mo; Fred Blake, Pocatello, Idaho;
L. q. McCullom, uilyi j. NJ. Case, og-
den; a. Barker, Kansas City; William
r. Sedwick, city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23

The Rlu Gfando Western Railway
announces rate OF one siggle fare Tor
the round trip from all points in In,
state to Salt Lake CITY aud return m
the occasion Of PRECEDENT Woodruff.
Birthday Jubilee, Feb. 2Sth. Tickets
wiz be sol from O'den, Goshen,
Bingham Provo and al Intermediate
Ioints on Feb. % b; from Silver City,
Mammoth and Eureka on Feb. 27lh
and 2Stb; from All points in SaBpetc,
Sewer and on II @. w. main line east
OF Spr uPville on Fer. 27th.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
Failed 10 Gust LEVINE.

On Saturday evening the fire ard
police board made an unsuccessful az
tempt to Gust Chief Devlne Of the fife
department. Commissioner Grant in
lroduced resolution. charging incJ N.
potency, but 1t JAILED to pass on tie
vote. DIDinny and Grant favored lie
passage, while Noble and Conn op.
Dnspd IT,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23

Fanny Davenport regards her pro-
ductlon OF Ssrdou's GismondR which
will take place at the Salt Lake
Theater Wednesday, Thursday aud
Friday nights anu Saturday matinee,
as the most important OF her career.
She has had elaborate scenery built
and painted and has spent much time,
care and money on costumes and ac-
csssories, and 1t is said 10 be the finest
production ever presented on any
stage. In fact, IL has won for this die.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23

tinguished artlst the title of teing the
Henry Irving OF the American eta. e
Monday and Tuesday nights viii he
devoted to rsvivsls OF thoEe two IT,
tensely Interesting plays Fedora and
La ToBca and silver souvenirs will te
presented to every lady on tue lower
q DOR ut these two performances. The
sale Of seats and boxes Ibegins Friday
morning,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23

A. Il. Derge Il %. Rte now omen for
the Big Fire Sale OF l3,000 books aud
other damaget stock. We exu,o. to
return TO cur old quarters IN about q
month, and shall lake no dbmarei
gouds with us.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
wAsHINGrON u. q. Ann nErunN


On Fen. 26.h auu - II toe ~,
Grande Wcatern Will ser round TIN
Tickets 10 WsshingiCn n, ID c. at rat,
ois57 rs; tlcI els geo until March l2 b..
wo ias, through Trains daily catGyiUg
ali classes Of quipmeut, For nddi
lipual Information iuquIre Of |. A
Benton, CITY Tlcset Agent, No. Is W
End South 81, CITY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
EXCURSION no WASHINGTON. u. c.
Win ,i,c Irniuu Incine.

En-. :B.n una 27'n, round "trip only
s67 10 Two daily trans. The short.
ct std fastest line. For pnr'icu ara
all at Union p cific ticket office, 2Ol
Main Street,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
MASCOT EXCURSION no LOGAN.

Saturday, February 27th,
Tickets eooj returning until March 4ih.
Trains leave u. M. ana 4 pm. Spe.
clnl train returning Saiuriay nigut.
Fare for round-trip only So on.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
ONLY 81 TO OGDEN AND RETURN.


~ ''E''J 7=VFFFs
Special trnin wal leave u uIou Peel.
flo Denot at six p. m; returning viii
leave Ogden thirty minutes after Close
OF Opers, "Mascot." Fare, including
reseted teat to performance, &. so.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23
AMUSEM ENTS.

Washington's Birthday has been
looked upon for the lAet few years, as
a red letter day for amusements in this
city as well as everywhere else In this
country and glance over the attend
ance at the theaters and dancing
academies yesterday afternoon and
gave color to the belief that
the entire. population OF the city was
given over to amusement OF some kind
or another.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23

At the TheRter.-Fhs MRsc1t rs
given by the new Salt Lake Opera
company was the attraction at tie
Theater both afternoon and evening
und almoDt 1900 people dropped their
halves and qusrterB into the Biot Of
Treasurer HAmer's Golfers, the total
receipta footing up in the neigh
borhood OF SS00.00 Tor the two
periorn.a pcos. Much was tx.
pecied OF this new opera organ
izatlon after the successful production
OF The Pirates short time ago, az 1t
was known that Manager Whitney
and Professors Weihe and Mcclellan
were working hard TO make The Mas
cot n SUCCESSES IN every way and TO
eclipse any previous effort. In way
the production was IA success, though
the manifest weakness OF some OF the
principles in the cast rather maTreI
the performances. Perfection was not
expected In all quarters. MT by any
means, as first productions are hound
to bring ont this deiects, but 1t can be
truly said that tue chorus work done
was the best in tho history OF amateur
operate theatricals. Volume, tone
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-23

0tIgnVg Quick as an electric Dash Collins
UUIuh voltHic Electric Piasters relieve
sore lungs, weak backs, painful
nItInV kidheyg, aching muscles, uterine
UulUh pains, and rheumatism
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-09
Christian Endeavor Convention.

The eleventh annual convention of
the Christian Endeavor societies of
Michigan was held at jackson with
nearly 1,1OO delegates present. They
were cordially welcomed, nature aid
ing TO a great extent by bright,
sunny sky. The First M. K. and First
Congregational churches, where the
meetings were held, were elaborately
trimmed with blue and yellow flags
and bunting and merchants and citi-
zens decorated both business houses
and private residences.
The opening meeting was held at
the First M. Il. church and the edifice
was unable to hold the immense throng.
Il. o. and w. ii. Excel led chorus of
of 100 voices in opening the service.
Rev. w. 4. Strong, of jackson, led the
devotional meeting. President w. III.
Strong, of Detroit, announced as the
first speaker Rev. John. II. Braut, of
Lansing. who gave stirring address
on Christian Ehdeavor VS.. Saloon. ;"
An address by Hon. A. Nj. Haswell, of
Chicago, eX-secretary of the National
Christian League, on Christian Citi-
zenship," was remarkably eloquent
and reused the audience TO enthusiastic
applause. The two succeeding days
were devoted principally to confer
ences and addresses. There was a
strong rivalry between Grand Rapids,
Saginaw and Port Huron for the 9s
convention, but Saginaw won.
The officers elected were: President,
Rev. w. X. Spencer, of Adrian; vice-pres-
ident, Rev. j. ii. Randall, of Grand
Rapids; secretary, Miss Carrie Parsons,
of Kalamazoo; treasurer, c. ID. Harring-
ton, of Grand Rapids; junior superin-
tendent, Miss Mabel Bates, of Traverse
City; missionary superintendent, Rev.
f. Il. Allen, of Lansing.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-09
MISSISSIPPI Floods Continue.

The breaking of the levees of the
Mississippi river below Memphis has
caused fearful destitution, loss of live
stock and property and much suffering
on both the Mississippi and the Arzan-
sas sides of the river. 1t is estimated
that fully 10000 people are homeless
in the delta in the neIghborhood of
Greenville, Miss, alone, to say nothing
of the hundreds of refugees who are
flocking to the higher points along the
river and who are daily being picked
up by the relief boats which keep con-
tinually churning the watery waste,
which is 40 miles wide at some points,
on their errands Of mercy. Three hun
dred towns are reported to be wholly
or in part submerged, entailing tre-
mendous loss