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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1899-10-19
15. g a b / t e I.
Der iunae Banquier.

09ubnem mir bic Seenen unb 9niz
ihenDprfdle unferer @efdi9te bis
aum Mor9en naA benz Stebfabl i'm
Spper aebraht, nehmen mir ben leiz
tenben 5aben unferes Dramas ipteber
oui, unb treten nit 2oro Neagle in bic
Wohnung bes 8anquiers Sofapbat, arr
beren Sbiire mir i'm perlaiIen batten.
Nas 6aus DeiIelben ipar duberli6 biel
eleoonter, als bas tpelebss SulanrieI
betpohnte. oyofap9at bate einen Sobn
MbIalon, elmer luneen Mann BON eoz
lem Character unb ittengem @eborz
fam. Oieier junae Mann bate eirr
burhans englild,es Wefen. fpesbul6
auh has Nellbere fetner Wohnung
mebr i'm WerbdftniB aum Woblitano
Der Betpcbrer mar; sosolapbat pnrbe
nur bon bem fiiritltcben Salamiel on
Rei9tbum iebr iibertrpffen. &
2orb Neaele narb burh einen tfeiz
rer. nit eetregenen @eeenitdrben a1r-
sefiillten 2aben einselaiien. $50 1T
cSoIap6at?" fragte er einen f9lau aus-
5ebenben Menf1en init fdapar5em
Bdrt, Ger binter benz 2abentii6 ifanb
ugD einem drmen Manne fetnen Ept
abfaufte, ben berfelbe an Dem 3tped
eben erit bonn 3eibe aertommen, 0cnn
er 1tanb in 6emDsdrmeln ba. ~Wer
triiniM i'm su fefen?1
.Neasle! fcst linn bas.'"
Der iunee Mann ldutete. Gin iunz
aer MenfA foudelte 6erein nit einer
ftdblernen Brile auf Der Nale unb IN
Der 0anb cine sSeber.
Gin Gentleman tpiinidt 6errn sSo=
laphat au iPreaen", iaate Der aleiosrz
bdnbler.
rWer?"
,5ras ibn."
,Was tpiinf1en @ie9" fragte er mil
oelIenber Gtimme Qorb Neagle.
sd tpiinihe NIT ssbrem 9errn &C.
1bdfte gu mahen!"
rWeib Ct, tper sic iinb2"
I nGaqen Sic ibm, Nedgle lei bier!
Mber ffnel, ih babe teine2uit gu lDarz
ten." Die5er befehlenbe Son bate
Wirfuna. Ter fleine Mann perlieb ben
Qahen. tam ndh tpeniaen Minuten 3az
rid unb iDtntte Qorb Neagle, linn 3l
fplgen. 2orb Beagle sina mil, benz
1iibrer burh einen blnfeln Sang, Der
III einen groben prahtbollen 0of
fibrte, an btifen Gnben Elm Gprings
brunnen unb Hdume tpnren. umseben
nDn einer fdnlengetraeenen @alIerie.
Der Aof mar nit Mormor gtpflaltert
| unb nit Mrabesfen ber3iert. Gin
arDBer Mnnn nit ipiirbiaeln Musfebcn
unb einem freunbliDen 2Gdeln, bas
| fein maaeres, aoer i10nes 'Geiidbt Be-
lebte, er1ob iilb BON eirteIa @tubl am
Gpringbrilnren, CAB ibm bic R9dnf
faate nit poblflingenber Gimme ii
fran3DfiiMkr Gpruhe: .QgilIfomrltn
m1nlDrD. sd babe Sic Iunge niht ge.
feben. Ntindbs fiirdtete id5, Gie feisr
mir f0ls, buB id Sire. @itte Inn III
OorItbtn 0bgd GIaser. Gnti1uIbi9tr
/ eli. bcB idb fran31iiiHt iprsne, dlltil
i1 lam MIDI gut engiij6 fpre1eu
aDtnn ID Sbntn aidbt 81 tiitl bier III
| jc bitte { !, ,Idb III ile9rnsr. Qcri
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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1899-10-19

ih innerbalb Der 1biire jebe Raht
fflafen farn9"
nNun ia. armes Ding!4
.uno 10 piel @rpb nnb 6leiid) ou
efen. tpie biefes9"
~8effere Nabruns als Oieie, alnb.
armes Ding! Sic aldubt gerabeau in
ben 6immel gu tpmmen."
.Ste ftnb 10 gut! Sic tperben MIDI
lieben! Der entIeblihe Simon tpiro
mid bier niht finben! Mber id bin au
febr in 2umpen, INN Guer Rinb all
fein." fi;ste iie nit elmer 9lufrihtigtett
unb Mnmutb BEL, bic Sbrdnen in ieine
Nuaen brahten, iuel9e ieit Sahren 10
trodsn tpie Elm Masnet seblieben.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Arlington-L. T. Scofeld, Cleveland; ]. X.
Henley, New York; W. r. Brock, Toronto;
A. w. Stone, Providence, r. l.; A. h.
Veeder, Chicago; C. s. Forbes. Vermont.
Cochran-A. B. Davies, New York; c. K.
Forbes. Lynn, Mass; G. F. Gridley, Bos-
ton; J. NJ. Phillips Pittsburg.
Dewey-W. ]. Mcknight, Brookville, Pa.
C. w. Arnold, W. II. johnson, Georgia; c.
]. Baird, Kansas City.
Ebbitt-G. N. Brown, New York; W. ID.
Wright, Denver, Col; H. b. Fether, Toledo,
Ohio; A. D. Wilson, Oakland, Cal; Robt.
White, Wheeling, w. Va.
Metropolitan-J. NJ. Quarles, Stanton,
Va; R. N. Hill, Havana, Cuba; w. r.
Cory, Newark, n. J.; o. V. Ball, Philadei-
phia.
National-H. Alexander, Scotland: G. d.
Croker, Detroit; H. P. Denton, PhiladeI-
phia; ]. C. Pyle, Boston.
Raleigh. B. Weber. Buffalo, n. Y; L.
]. Ryan, Boston; B. W. Lane, Cincinnati;
L. K. ellison, Chicago.
Riggs-M. w. Brown, Erie Pa; H. A.
Phillips, Chicago; S. Smith, Boston; ]. e.
Underwood, Kentucky.
Richmond-C. A. Burnell, United States
army; H. B. Smith. Baltimore, Md.
Shoreham-Wm. Frank, San Francisco,
Cal; A. P. Humphrey, Louisville, KY; s.
Woolner, Peoria, ILL.,; N. E. Mack, Buffalo,
n. Y.
Wellington-L. 3. Stevens, Philadelphia;
S. Smith, Cincinnati: D. j. Young, New
York; Jas. Stewart, Chicago.
Willard's-J. b. Stickney, Wisconsin: ].
R. Howe Galesburg, ILL.,; A. H. Heller,
Youngstown. Ohio; ]. T. James, st. Louis;
F. B. Wright, Minneapolis.
St James-H. NJ Munsell, New York: J.
S. Brown, NJ. D., Los Angeles. CAL: F. $.
Watkins. Denver, Col; W. H. Blodgett,
Hartford, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

OF Technology. held Saturday evening at
treund's, the following officers were
elected: President F. II. Newell: vice presi-
dent H. A. Pressey; secretary. r. T..
Sakenhus; treasurer A. W. Proctor, and
executive committee. F. f. L. BeaI.
With the conclusion Of business affairs
the annual dinner was served Those
present were: A F. Adams. r. f. Baken-
nus. r. Z. l. Beal f. n. Booth, n, p.
A. V. Curtis. p l.. Dourhertv F. IA,
mands, A. W. Grosvenor, l. F. Herrins
5 A Hooker. T. NJ. Keene. {. e Lord.
r. f. Mstthes. G. II. Matthes r. n Newell
Rich, Ferd T. Schneider W W Stevens.
j. E. MCDOWELL and John f. Wright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
A Song Recital,

The first of a series OF song recitals TO be
given by advanced pupils Of Mrs H. Il.
Mills will take place on Wednesday even-
ing next at Sanders & Stayman's music
store The program will be sung by Miss
Lillian HALEY and Miss Eleanore Simonds
both popular and well-known singers. The
January January recital will be given by Miss Edna
Bishop and Miss Salome WInrstp
Inc recitals will be OF a high order Of
musical merit and are given exclusively for
the Arrangement Of vocal art. Three hun
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
For the Xmas Season

We thought ourselves equipped past years We have
been thoroughly equipped the present time.
stocks Of
Christmas displayed hand and for the
rapid distribution thereof
Their comfort and convenience complete
The stocks of goods the we'll
lighted perfectly ventilated and comfortable
which they being distributed attractions whole
nc be
Articles be selected holiday gifts with
prompt delivery date required
consider to
eyes OF guests We have tried perfect If
YOU have failed fy, please
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Initial
Handkerchief.

Our direct importation OF Mems
and WOmen's Hand-embroidered
Initial Handkerchiefs for the holi-
days is now displayed The cloth is
the purest OF Irish linen; the initials
are small and dainty, and they are
embroidered by hand, in the most
elegant manner. They are very much
better values than usually produced
for the prices
Wornen's-
I21lc., 25c. and SOC each.
rlen's-
I5c, 25c.. $50. and SOC each.
Mems Imported White Japanese
Silk Initial Handkerchiefs.
25c., soc. 75c. and S1.oo each.
Owing to the great demand. We advise those
desiring these special products Tor the holidays that
MAKE their selections while the line of letters
Is complete.
Neatly boxed for Nmas.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Funeral of Mrs. Toner,

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Toner, widow
of Michael Toner, whose death occurred
early Saturday morning at her residence,
18th and A streets southeast, at the age of
sixty-six years, took place this morning at
$50 o'clock from St. Peters Church, ID and
c streets southeast Solemn high requiem
ruass was celebrated in the church, and the
remains of the deceased were inferred in
Mount Olivet cemetery. The pallbearers
were Messrs. Richard Bennett, James Green
NJ ]. Quinn. George Skidmore and Patrick
Doody of the Government Hospital and
Thomas E. Reardon Of Anacostia. Mrs
Toner was native of ireland and had been
long a resident of the District She was
the mother of James Toner of the Govern
ment Hospital, and aunt of Dr. John
Toner of the physicians staff of the same
institution. She is survived by four chill
dren, three being daughters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
EiderdOWn
House Gowns.

We show choice assortment OF
Women's Wool Eiderdown Gowns,
for chamber or bath room wear,
Nothing is so warm and comfortable
or so easy to slip into as one OF these
luxurious house garments-they are
shaped for comfort, but the element
of beauty is not lost sight OF.
We have just received and offer as
very special value lot OF Elder
down House Gowns, in the deslr-
able shades OF red, gray, pink, light
blue, heliotrope, etc. They are made
with satin bound edges, pointed
sailor collar, heavy wool girdle, open
to the bottom and have silk frog
fasteners. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
| Mems
House Coats,

Our present stock OF Mems House
Coats, which is very complete, COM
prlses many new and elegant effects.
And there is probably nothing that
would be more acceptable to a man
tor Xmas than such garment.
We show great variety at $500.
Prominent at tbs price are Coats of double face
IIoth-lain outside plaid inside and rich plaid col
lar and cuffs ~
- We also show at same price Quilted japanese Silk
Plain cnevfos. neat checks and trcot cloths. with
sam San nindng and trimming make this popular line
sun larger And we have the extra sizes for large
men, up to +6-inch chest measure.
Better Coats, 5000 and upward.
If coat is intended for member of YOUR own fam
ny bring in street ocat and viii give you cor
Attention is also called to our line
of handsome
Night Shirts for Xmas Gifts
Muslin. fine quality. with neat colored trimmings
on front, collar. pocket and wristbands
SI.Oo each.
Sateen, in stripes, SI.25 each.
Fine White sateen. with white or colored trim
SI.5o each.
Fine Flannel, cream, soft and warm.
$500 each.
Others less expensive, but neat
and serviceable-
Muslin. good quality colorcd trimmings.
soc. each
Striped Domet Flannel, soft and warm.
soc. each.
Better and heavier Donets at
SI.oO each.
Mems Store-First floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Solid Oak r1orris Chairs.
S2.95 Each.
Elegant Imported
Leather Novelties.

We have on exhibition a rare col
lection of novelties in leather articles
including Morocco, Seal, Elephant
Hide, Crushed Levant, Alligator
Plgskln, Horned Alligator, Lizard
Kangaroo and other skins, with
rich trimmings. These articles
were personally selected abroad, are
exclusively ours, and in many in
stances have no duplicates. Their
artistic merit recommends them az
being peculiarly suitable for holiday
gifts.
Ea Leather Collar and Gun Boxes. S1ooto {, Or
ii'h' --............... pi ~ lO-S3.2S
Leather Travelling Cases. Each SIoo to 800
Leather Music Rolls. Each. SOC. to SI75
Leather Brandy FlasGs Each. SI.5o to $500
Leather Travelling Clocks. Ea. SI.75 to $500
Leather Pin and Ring Boxes. Each SI.5O
Leather Portfolios, Each. $I.25 to $1,000
Leather Chatelaine Bags. Ea. soc. to $4,000
rd leather Glove and Handkerchief -oo
Leather Spectacle Cases silver n
mounted. Each. ~sFs. si.tf S325 to ST. 50
Mems Leather Card Cases. Ea. SOC. to So 90
Each @Glen Leather card Cases. soc. to SI4oo
Leather Pocket Books, plain and silver haunted
m morocco seal elephant hide, crushed Ievant ALI
gator, pigskin horned alligator - ~ Hiii
and lizard Each. .......... SOC. 10 S2SOO
Leather kangaroc Purses, set &
with Jewels Each. sO.OO and So 70
Leather Coaching Purses with
and without silver and gilt ini-
tials Each. .............. SOC. to 81. 30
Leather Cologne Bottles Each $500 to $500
Bags. Each. oD.l. o...s so and $500
Opera Glasses, pearl and
leather, with ebony and alumni D.
mum uountings, Each. 93.OO TO $4,000
Leather Jewel Cases. Each. 9l.OO TO 5000
Fist floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Christmas
Aprons.

Aprons make the daintiest of
Christmas presents. We have them of
every proper material and with all the
correct frills and furbelows. An i'm
mense variety Of sorts. including
Aprons for women, girls, children,
nurses, maids and mattresses, pur-
chased especially for the holidays:
White Lawn Aprons. with hem and tucks aIl-over
lace work fancy openwork border. 17IZc
wide strings. Each Observation-Disclosures. iE/2N.
White Lawn Aprons, deep benz with tucks above
deep hem with embroidery or lace inser- 1-c
ton above, wide strings. Each ~
White Lawn English Waitrs sses' Aprons good
length and width. with deep hem bottom
bib with square lapeis over shoulders. orc
EAch- .------......... ~
About a dozen styles of White Lawn Aprons some
with insertion of lace work embroidery: others
with either wide embroidery bottom
others with variety Of styles of tucking All
well made and with generous strings. ,-c
F'i'u- ......--'.-- y -
White Lawn Aprons. with deep hem bib and
rutfles shoulders others with deep hem ,Qc
ard tuckS or Insertion. Each .............. ooN'
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Disturbed breathing ?nd all the unpleasant
symptoms accompanying fresh cpld" can be
speedily removed with Jayne's ENpectorant.
If you suffer from ASTHMA use
JAlNES ENPEI snDIlANT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

LARNER. TO Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT n LAR
NER, a son, December 10. 1889.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

The woodward & Lothrop' Sewing Machines
Are equal to good machine the only about
hall as much They of the highest
skilled labor and babarn
and require o them
We have recently these machines for the
hoirdays-and what pleasing gift a would make
Prices, $500 to $500.
Full set OF attachments accompany each machine
AHNudno
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Its Annual Dinner

At the annual meeting of the Washing
ton Society Of the Massachusetts Institute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
S5.7S Each.

We also show a handsome collec-
ton of popular priced
Tea Gowns.
Made Of Henriettas Cashmeres. French Flannels
and Silks. in all the most fashionable colors, with
the newest effects in trimmings.
$500 to $4,000 each.
We also offer a special value in
Black Taffeta Waists.
Made Of an extra quality black Tafeta Silk, cord
ed all back and front with vertical cords. and
corded collar; plain dress sleeves; sizes 80 to A.
$500 each.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Morris
Chairs.

There is probably nothing that
would receive greater appreciation
than one of these easy, comfortable
lounging chairs.
Buying Morris Chairs in large
numbers, direct from the makers, en-
ables us to give the very best values
obtalnable for the prices.
Special
Solid Oak rlorris Chairs.
With hair stuffed cushions. in orien-
tai figured cloth-complete with cas-
tors, brass adjustment rod, etc.
S2.95 Each.
This is perhaps the best intrinsic
value ever offered at the price.
Fourth floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-27
VATICAN Is DISTURBED
By the Course That France Is Pursu.
ing Toward the Church.

New York, Nov PA dispatch to
the Herald from Rome says:
The chief preOccupatiOn at the Vati
can at the present moment is the queS-
ton of the relations with France. At
the Apostolic palace there is a, firm be
lief that the French chamber will main
tain the embassy to the Holy See, for
il is to the interest of France to do so,
but there is much anxiety in regard to
other matters.
You see to what we have come"
said a prelate to one who is in touch
with the vatican and expresses its
a.xieties. THE budget committee has
reported for the suppression of seven
bishops and the salaries of seven hun
dred Wears.
1.-THE government is preparing a bill
directed against associations, the OBJ
jactive of which is especially the re-
ugiOuS congregation.
cit has adopted a bill almost entirely
suppressing free secondary education,
inasmuch as it cOmpels officials of state
to pass at least three months in official
secondary schools. Since the times Of
Jules Ferry there has not been such
an outbreak of hostility to the church"
At the next cOnsistory the pope viii
precOnize a certain number of French
bishops. One nomination which is of
very much Importance and is announced
as certain is that of Mgr. F'uZet at
RCuen.
Nonsignor Fuzet is one of the most
respected men in France. Certain pa
pers have even asserted that he is
affiliated to Free Masonry. His pro-
motion to the See of Rouen accepted
by the Holy See, is a reward of his de-
vOtion to the republic Mgr. FuZet's
secretary is NIonsignOr PuyoI, who was
for a long time the superior at Saint
Louis des Francois at Rome.
There is much emotion at the vatican
caused by the turn which things have
taken in France. AS regards the as
sumptiOnists you may take it as GER
tain that the Pope will throw them
overheard, though making a stand for
forms sake But what especially dis
turbs the vatican is the bill relating to
associa lions. 1t is beyond doubt that
even if a "kulturkampf' is not started
in regard to all religious orders the
pope considers himself forced to modify
his attitude toward the republic.
Everyone knows that the Franco
phiIe views of the Holy Father have al
ready aroused strong opposition in the
ranks of the sacred college. 1t is now
asserted that as a reply to the war de-
cIared against religious orders, the
pope will be compelled to issue a public
protest and there is reason for suppos-
ing that this protest will mark the
end not of diplomatic relations be
tween France and the vatican, which
will assuredly be kept up whatever
may happen but of the sympathy of
Leo XIII for France
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-27

simple, but at the same time it is pow
erful. The compressed air is let into
the cylinder through a small inlet pipe,
and acts on the piston, forcing it back.
The outside end of the piston is con-
nected by a hook to the end of a rope,
which goes over the pulleys on the der
rick, and the other end of rope is fas-
tened to a large bucket with a drop
bottom. The bucket is raised by the
power of the compressed air, and being
free to swing to all sides of the car by
means of the derrick. may be unIoaded
at either side.
The use Of this machine is not con-
fined to the handling Of coal Dirt,
gravel, sand etc, can easily be trans
ferred from the ground to cars, or vice
versa with ease and rapidly
The machine, being on a fiatcar, can
be hauled to any part of a railway
yard, and as the coal is loaded, can be
moved along the entire length of the
pile. One of these machines is already
in operation in the FIT Madison yards
and three more, which viii be built at
the Santa F'e shops in this city, will be
placed respectively in the yards at To-
peka, Newton and La Junta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

NJ I Horner and wife to H. L. Hall,
s., 500, south half of lot PA and lots 276,
2T8 and 28O. Tyler street.
Addison Butts and wife to Addie E
Fraser. 81, tract Of Evelyn street, HOl-
mans subdivision.
John H. Brown and wife to David
Lane. s45, lots 2 and 4, Bellevue avenue,
Russelfs Meadowside addition.
Sarah E. Wake and husband, to
Parker c. Moore, 81, lots ITO to 120,
Maryland avenue, Highland Park
Ezra n. Martin ct al to Cyrus F. Lam
dis. 81, 500, lots 2-3, sec. 21-11-14.
Hannah Hall ct al to Mrs. Antonio
Steinberg, $3.50, part ne. 4 13-12-15 and
lots 21S to 22S. inc. odd. Eighth avenue
west and 362-4-6-S Clay st.
J. c. Freer and wife to Cyrus T. Ian
dis, 81, lot 3, sec. 21-11-14.
Shawnee county to F. W. Thomas, lot
S6 Lake street.
same to same. lots 1859 Kansas ave
nue., Santa Fe add.
Same to same, lots 55-6 same.
Same to same, lots 45-6 same.
Same to G. A. Lamkin, lots 754 to 764
inc. same. Jefferson St, Pierce's add.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-27
FAMINE'S GRIP.
Thirty Million People Of British
India
Occupying an Area Of $4,000
Square Miles
NEAR STARVATION.
One Million Persons Employed
on Relief Work.
Government Is Expending Mil
lions For Food.


New York, Nov. 27.-Rev. J. E. Alb
bolt of the American board of foreign
missions, for eighteen years stationed
at Bombay, and who is now in New
York, makes the following summary of
Vieeroy Curzon's report to the legisla-
tive council of India on the famine:
1.-The conditions are favorable in Ben
gal, Madras, and at least a half of the
northwest province Sind and southwest
Punjab. In Burmah there has been
bumper rice crop. These regions viii
be able to export grain to the needy
western coast. Mediocre conditions are
anticipated in the south Maratha and
south Deccan districts of the Bombay
zam's dominions. the greater portion of
the central India agency, the western
and the northwestern provinces and
the northern submOntane districts OF
the Puniab In this belt of country the
crops have been marked failures, but
it is hoped that the distress will not be
excessive.
The seriously affected area. comprises
$50, 900 square miles, inhabited by 80
00O, 600 people. 1t includes about five
sixths of the central provinces, nearly
the whole of the Berars, north Deccan
and Guzurat in the Bombay presi-
dency. and south and central Punjab,
together with the territories of large
and important native states in central
and western India. The large group of
native states north of Bombay, the
Baroda sea, the greater part Of the
Indore state, virtually the whole of
Rajputana, and some minor states in
central India are very seriously af-
fected. The area is larger than that of
the famine of 1878, but the population
affected IS less.
1T is expected that the cost of the
famine to the government up to March,
1900, will be 100000 rupees, about
SIS, 900, 900, aside from advances to agri-
culturists and the loss of revenue in the
affected area. Notwithstanding all
that the government may be expected
to do, there will still be large classes
of the native population that may be
saved from perishing by the timely eX-
ercise of private philanthropy"
Commenting upon the situation as
described by Lord Curzon, Mr.. Abbott
says:
1.-The recovery of the people from the
famine of 1897 has been slow. A month
ago 400, 900 persons were employed on
reaches 100000. Cases of death and
starvation in northern Guzurat were re-
ported a month ago. If such was the
condition thus early in part of the
famine area, it augurS sadly for the
days to come when distress will be-
come more general.
1.-The question will naturally arise as
to the best avenue for sending relief
Until other relief committees are start
ed, the missionary bodies afford organ
izatiOns ready made for distributing the
bounty of this country, the American
Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopal,
Canadian Presbyterian, Alliance Mis-
sion and Disciple church boards, all
have missions in the famine area. The
time to help is at the very beginning
of the famine