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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27

Did you you buy anything from
| Goldsboro?''
When John r. Smith was superin-
tendent considerable was bought from
| Goldsboro.''
did not John Smith buy much
through We'll & Bro, of Goldsboro
and Barbee & Co., of Rafeigh?'
Not much through Barbee & Co.
but great deal through a nephew a,
| Goldsboro, a broker named Griffith
Smith and Yelverton, of Goldsboro
Smith being his brother"
Under Leazars administration who
made purchases"
HE allowed supervisors to make some
but always told us to buy closely"
did John Smith buy any stock?"
Yes sir'
What kind were they?"
Pretty sorry stock, sir"
"'Do you know their COST"
mo sir, / asked but never found out.
They We're bought in Richmond by Geo.
ID. Bennett, of Goldsboro."
What was their average worth?"
about $50 head all around. Stock
was cheap in 1897"
LII WAS pretty nara TO ma out what
was paid for anything during John
Smiths administration was it not?"
"Yes it was; we never knew here"
CRUELTY UNNECESSARY.
''Do You think it necessary to be
cruel to get the best out of convictsT
Not at ALL
'Do you believe in severe whip
ping!"
II certainly do not, sir: | have never
whipped Il convict cruelty or allowed
it to be done"
did you ever whip a convict so he
could not sit DOWN."
Il never did,
sDid you ever knock a convict down
with the butt end of whip?'
Never in my life sir; I have never
even struck one with the butt end
of a whip
s'You don't subscribe to the doctrine
then that you have got to be severe
and rough in the treatment of con-
victs z"
mo / do mott
Is it your observation that one
supervisor gets more unruly men than
anotherY
No sir, have never found it so.
/ think they all get about the same
number of desperate prisoners
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
CONDITION. OF FARM.
All Have Good Crops of Cotton, Corn
and Peanuts.

All Have Good Crops of Cotton, Corn
and Peanuts.
The condition of all the farms is ex-
celIent. Summerell has had all adj
yantages because he has been constantly
favored by the central authorities and
had two months the start in pitching his
crop, but the crops at the Caledonia
farms are quite as good as at North
ampton.
Caledonia farm No. j, Captain Nc
liver supervisor, has 900 acres of cotton,
/. 900 acres of corn and $50 acres of
peanuts. Caledonia No. =, Captain
Rhem. supervisor, has 500 acres or
corn, 900 acres of cotton and $50 Of
peanuts. Northampton has 800 acres
of cotton, 500 acres of corn and 80
acres Of peanuts.
The crops were somewhat damaged
by the recent storm.
tt would be hard to find prettier
farm scene than these miles on miles
Of green stretching away, beyond the
power of the eye to carry.
CHARLES r. SAPP.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27

Hamilton Clark, of Chauncey, Ca,
says he suffered with itching piles TWEEN
ty years before trying DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye, two BOXES of which com
pletely cured him. Beware of worth
less and dangerous counterfeits. Bob
bitt- Wynne & Co., w. II. King & Co.
Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson, Drug
gists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
% Mrs. DlnAhqn,,
Lynn, Nass.
[LETTEa 70 MRs. rINkHAM NO. 4I,aozl


"DEAR FRIEND-A year ago was a
great sufferer from female weakness
My head ached all the time and would
get SO dizzy and have that all gone
feeling in the stomach and was so
nervous and restless that l did not
know what to do with myself.
My food did me no good and had a
bad case of whites. wrote to you and
after taking Lydia r. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as directed, I can
truly say thatI feel like new woman
and cannot tell you how grateful am
to you.
II have recommended it to all my
friends and have given it to my
daughter who9 is now getting along
splendidly- May You live many years
to help our suffering sisters. Mrs @.
CARPENTER, 253 GRAND ST., BROOKLYN,
N. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
LIKE THE ARMY WORM.
A New Pest Attacks Crops About Scot
land Neck.

Scotland Neck, N. G., Aug. 26. (Spe-
cial.)-A worm something like the army
worm has appeared i'm this community.
Reports come from near Hobgood that
fodder is being damaged 10y them, and
from near Dawson that they have at
tackled the grass fields.
Mr.. III. A. Pope died at his home near
Dawson this week, aged about 60 years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
PLEASANT RECEPTION.

Wake Forest, n. c., Aug. 26.-(Spe-
cial. THE Wake Forest church gave
last night very delightful reception in
honor Of Rev. J. w. Lynch and his
charming bride. 1t was participated in
by well-nigh the entire congregation.
Prof. James L. Lake, recently elected
to the chair of physics, arrived on the
23rd inst. His wife viii postpone her
coming a few weeks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
GEN.LoNDoN's Personal STAFF
Maj. A. B. Stronach, of This City, APP
pointed as his COmmissary.


The following general order was re-
ceived here yesterday announcing the
personal staff of Gen. VIM. L. london
Brigadier General commanding the See
ond Brigade North Carolina division
United Confederate Veterans.
Headquarters Second Brigade y. C. Div
u. G. V.
Pittsboro, y. c., Aug. 26, 1899.
General Order, No. 81:
/. The General commanding hereby
announces the selection of the following
comrades to serve upon his staff with the
rank, to which they are entitled, prefxed
LIEUT. Col. J. G. Rencher, Pitsboro,
to be A. 4. G. and chief of staff.
Maj. VIM. A. Smith, Ansonville, to be
A. NJ. G.
Maj NJ. L. Davis, Charlotte, to be
Or Mr..
Maj. A. r. Stronach, Raleigh, to be
Commissary.
Maj A. b. Williams, Fayetteville.
Chief of ARTILLERY.
Maj. Louis Leon, Charlotte, Chief of
Ordnance.
Maj. S. A. Ashe, Raleigh, Judge Advo-
cate.
Maj. ]. NJ. Coyington, NJ. D., Rock
ingham, Surgeon.
Rev. VIM. H. Moore, d. D., Chaplain.
Captains, Jas. b. Smith, Fayetteville:
e. j. Holt, Smithfeld s. III. Hilton.
Charlotte; III. G.. Moore, Monroe Edwin
SuIe, Rockingham: n. A. Ramsey, DIR
ham; j. A. Long, Roxboro; JAS. C. Mar
shall, Wadesboro. Aide-de4Camps, First
Lieut., Jno. A. Gibson, AIaxton, color
bearer.
They will be obeyed and respected ac-
cordingly.
ii. Commanders of Camps must for
ward to these headquarters list of the
officers of their respective camps with
the postoffice address of the commander
and the adjutant.
III. Until further ordered. the camp
at Roxboro will report to these head
quarters.
~. Adj communications intended for
Brigadier Division or General Headquar-
ters should he sent Lit Col J. G. Rem
cher, A. A. e., at Pittsboro, n. G.
BY order of
VIM. Il. LONDON,
Brigadier General Commanding.
Official j. G. Rencher, A. A. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONs.

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them all; also Old Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile
Cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only Is cents box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power
conferred in mortgage, executed ON the
18th day of April, 1894, by d. S. Saul
ter and wife, / win expose for public
sale, for cash, at the court house door
in Raleigh, n. c., on Monday, the 4th
day of September, 1899, at II o'clock M,
the following described land, to-wit:
Begins at the southwest corner of Moses
Saulter's lot, on the north side of Cotton
Place street, runs thence north with his
line 1917 feet thence west 80 feet
to stake, thence south 1919 feet to
Cotton Place street, thence east along
the north side of said street to the be-
ginning, being Let 10. 10, in sub-diyis-
ion of the Cotton property.
VAN 3. MOORE, Mortgage.
BART NJ. GATLING, Atty.
July %. 1890.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27

Over eighty thousand
such letters as this were re-
ceived by Mrs. Pinkham
during 1897. Surely this is
strong proof of her ability
to help suffering women.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
FIRST COTTON BALE.

Youngsyille, n. c., Aug. 26.-(Spe-
cial.) Franklin's first bale Of new cotton
was sold in Youngsville, August 25th,
by II. /. Holden, and bought by Perry
& Patterson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
CAPT. j. H. McIVER.

How John Smith Bought Stock for the
Farms.
Captain j. I'll. McIver, supervisor of
Caledonia farm No. ], was called. He
said he had served continuously since
Nance's administration, under Leazar
and under Smith up to 1897.
Where did You buy most of your
suppliesg was asked of him.
"From Richmond, Baltimore, Norfolk
and Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
BITTEN BY THE
COLD, C0NV|CTS
LOSE FINGERS
Continued From Sixth Page.)

Continued From Sixth Page.)
----
stated that the convicts from Castle
Hayne We're in very rum down condi
ton.
WAS it fit weather to work out 81
doors?.
II don't think it was"
did you know of amy of the conyicts
having their fingers frozeny'
Yes, sir, some of them''
sAt what time did these convicts ar.
rive from Castle Hayne?"
Between the 10 and 20 of january ?
when were the fingers of the men am.
putated.
Il don't know exactly; / never heard
any complaint until after the extreme
~ cold weather
'sDo you think the convicts were frost
bitten at Castle Hayne or Northamp-
TOM"
''AT NORTHAMPTON"
ssThe biggest part of it at Northamp-
ton"
IF they had been bitten at Castle
Hayne would it not have developed ear
lierg'
Il
ibid you know a convict named james
Lowe?"
yes
did you see him punished the day he
died?'
Eyes"
"What was he whipped with? ?"
1.-THE leather strap of a halter.
WAS lie struck over the head with
bridle?"
did not see that
"How many times was HE whipped the
day he died?'
LOVES DEATH.
'sHe was whipped twice and then Sears
walked up behind him afterwards AMI
hit him several times for not keeping
up
"Was he physically able to keep up
with his snuad?'
II don't think he was able to keep up
with his crowd
WAS he whipped for that?'
Il think SO. The bunch was taking
up fodder at the time
Ibid he die i'm the field?''
Yes, he died from overhead"
Were there amy other deaths from
over heat that day.'
mo. SIR
Would Lowe have died do you think
if The had stayed in camp that day"
no, hut | don't think the whipping
killed him.
do you think summerell overbearing
and harshg"
i don't think he is"
DID NOT SEE ALL.
''You never saw convict whipped
numerically on the farm?'
no. burt | lacked a whole lot of see
ing all that was dome.
DO the convicts not stand in great
fear of Summerell:''
Il think they feared him right much
'sYou don't think it cruel to whip a
man as Lowe was and cause his death r.
'sSummerell had nothing to do with
that
ilo you not think it was cruel to snEd
men ont in such bitter cold weather.
1T looked like it.
Witness then explained that he was
not taking up for Mr.. Sunmerell and
gave at some length the reasons why
he should not take up" for him as he
was mo longer am employee of the farm.
WAS Sumgnerell confined to his bed at
the time of loves death!'
''He was sick. but | am sure he w:,s
out during the day Lowe died and think
the day he was buried. / carried the
dead man to the barracks i'm a wagon
and Mr. Summerell was the first man /
saw
What did you sayy
II told him / had had dead mau
He asked what was the matter and |
said Lowe had died of over heat. He
asked why the overseer had mot let him
stop work | said / didn't know
What became of Sears?0
'sAbout next day he Init the bushes. lie
was somewhat scared after the doctors
report"
Ibid you ever see marks of the lash
on any of the conyicts?'
Yes. SIR
Explain"
BROKE THE SKIN.
They have strap three feet long fas
tened on handle TO whip them with
If you hit hard enough it breaks the
skin. Sometimes / saw skin broken that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
w. j. HODGES.
He Testified That the Men Were Frost
Bitten at Northampton.

He Testified That the Men Were Frost
Bitten at Northampton.
| w. j. Hodges, at present an overseer
at Caledonia farm No. /, who has been
employed on the farms ever since 1893
| with the exception of two years was
called. He said that he had been with
Summerell at Northampton farm from
| the spring to September Ist, 1898. In
November 1898, he returned to Sum
merel as overseer.
is Summerell good SUPERVISOR"
Il think So
SIS he humane man In his treatment
of convicts?"
lie is right strict"
Have you ever known him to In
fict severe punishment on convictsg
Il don't think / have ever seen him
be too brutal"
Were you there at the time of the
severely cold weather.
Il was
did any convicts get their hands
frozen while you We're thereg
Yes SIR
"some were frozen so their hands had
to be amputated.'
Yes
Were they frozen on Summerell's
farm:"
Yes"
How many of them were there?"
Three or four"
What physician amputated their fin
gers?''
dr. TT. B. Ferguson"
do YOU have to infict punishment
here in Captain McIver's camp as much
as once a week.
Sometimes we go for month and
sometimes three or four times a
month -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
DEFLOWERED A CHILD.
Negro Brought TO Durham to Proven;
Iynching.

Durham, n. c., Aug. 26.- (Specia)- =
Chief of Policef Foushee brought Andy
McAdams, colored, here this afternoon
from Graham for safe keeping, fearing
lynching tonight McAdans raped the
four year old daughter of Tom Faucette
Tuesday near Haw River.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-27
MORE FLOGGING.

.How about Summerell's camp?"
about the same; little more fog
ging''
You say punishment IS inflicted a
little more vigorously at SummerelPs
than here!"
Yes sir"
.sTo what do You attribute that?"
II think they are a little more lenient
here than there
rs there any difference In the con-
yicts?"
NO SIR about the same"
you are certain that none of the
convicts sent from Castle Hayne were
frnst-bitten when they Gomez
Yes, they We're not frozen"
SJtAIAIEREIL'S ORDERS.
Under whose orders did you go to
work in that cold weather2''
Supervisor Summerell's."
I'm Your Judgment was it too cold
for hands to work out?'
1T Was very cold.
Had the matter been left to your
Judgment would you have taken your
force out that day."
mo SIR
why were you transferred to work
here?"
u would rather work for Captain
MeIyer than anybody"
did you ever know Summerell to
lose his temper when fiogging convicts
and get furiously mad 2?
Il think he was little off at times.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-08

tremely reserved as TO his life on
DEVILS island, which has left an in.
delible impression and remains in
his memory as a horrible night
mare, back to his existance Of the
past four years with relief, tinged
with a feeling Of the horror Of a
sane man who has escaped from
madLouse.
He declares his brain is almost
Keeling in the mass of explanations
NM. DemAnge and Labor are
bringing out regarding the extra
ordinary Vaccinations Of his
enemies and the devotion Of his
friends. s/yfus is astounded and
and full heartful gratitude at
their self.sak eiice. The feeling is
particularly rObg as regards Col.
Picquart, vii N he hardly remem-
bers, and thelstory of whose perse.
cution has profoundly moved him.
Dreyfus was unable to talk tree
ly with his brother, owing to the
presence Of the officer, VINO is undeI
instructions to be present at all in;
terviews between the prisoner and
members Of his family. Thii
rule has been a terrible trial L
Nine. Dreyfus and the rest, as they
have been obliged to refrain theiI
emotions so far a. possible anC
have been unable to converse as L
intimate matters, because ever,
word has been overheard and every
gesture watched by the officers.
Only Maitre Demange and La,
bori are allowed to see Dreyfu.
privately. His counsel will return
to see him together at the begin
ming Of next week, thus giving him
ample time in the meanwhile Il
acquaint himself thoroughly will
the contents Of the various dos
siers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-08
Use
Our
Standard
Medicinal
Preparations!

There are several profits add
ed to theprice of Patent Medi-
cines---we sell our own pre-
parations at the minimum OF
one profit. The price of our
Standard Medicinal Prepara-
lions is minus the jobbers
profit, the advertisers profit,
and the retailers profit; that S
why we can sell our own
Preparations 20 per cent less
than Patents. They are typ
ical remedies, skillfully pre-
pared and as good as any
Patent Preparations; Every
one that has used them say
so; if you don't come to the
same conclusion after trying
anyone of our Fifty Prepare.
tons, we will exchange fol
any patent you may choose,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-08

An enormus yield of small grain
is reported from Collin County
As much land was deyotedto wheat
alone in Collin county as was
planted in cotton, to say nothing OF
the great cotton crop, so the reign
of king cotton Is broken in Collin
county. 100000 bushels is the
estimated crop Of wheat in the
county this gear, 100000 bushels
for the oat crop yield, and 6,0OO,'
600 bushels for corn.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-08

DR.. Mullins, recently elected
president of the Southern Baptist
seminary, is well known among
exstudents of the A. d NJ. College,
OF which instistu,ion he is an
alumnus.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-08
Dreyrus In Good Spirits.

Rennes, July 4.-Maitre Labor
paid anto,er visit to Capt. Dreyfus
at 10 o'clock this morning, remain.
ing with him until noon. The
lawyer found the prisoner to be in
even better spirits than yesterday,
and in the resistance Dreyfus has
shown to the frightful blow he
suffered in the judgement of The
court-martial and his terrible ex-
istence on DEVILS island, combined
with his marvellous recuperation
Of physical and mental strength
since he left Cayenne, Maitre
Labor saw the strong proofs Of his
innocence. Counsel was almost
joyful in appearance on leaving
the military prison to-day and be-
yond doubt his interviews with
Dreyfus have given him the most
favorable impression respecting
the outcome of the court-martial
Dreyfus spent yesterday evening
and this morning in studying the
documents relating 10 the rs.
terhazy and lola trials. MaitrC
Labor during the morning con
ference explained to him tn,
obscure points. Dreyfus wai
naturally astonished at many Incl
dents and at the attitude of various
persons since his deportation.
1t is impossible TO imagine q
town calmer than Rennes. TIT
. inhabitants continue indifferent {,
the presence Of Dreyfus. Barrel!
: half a dozen persons witnessed tn,
visits Of counsel and Nine. Drey
fus TO the prisoner today. Tn
town, however, is full Of detective
who scrutinize all strangers, an,
a few gcndarmes are patrolling be
fore the residence Of Nine Dreyfu.
They approach aud watch ever.
one stopping at the gate Of tn
court yard Of the mansion.
Matthew Dreyfus paid his frs
= visit to his brother at 3 o'clock thi
- afternoon, the interview lastin
f half an hour. The brothers tire
:. themselves into each others ARM
Matthew said he found his brothC
aged and broken in health, but NJ
; the physical wrece he feared.
+, spite of his suiferings Dreyius' ey,
S are as bright and his mind as cie'
n and his intelligence as keen =
q when he was occupied with h
duties on the general staff. i
was troubled with insome durir
= the voyage, but has now recoverC
Y and last night had a refreshir
= sleep. The prisoner is still suile
y ing from dysentery, but it is no
slight and there is reason to belize
he will rapidly recuperate h
: forces. Naturally he is under me,
J. ical treatment.
n Matthew found his brother
!. good spirits and buoyed up by Il
necessity Of mastering all h
strength for the coming ordeal an
by the hope that at last he wi
i, have justice done him. lie is Q.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-08

sherman attorneys were badly
Hurried on the 30 inst, by the
grand jury, which was investigat-
ing the subject of the occupation
favpe
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-08
Enlnlel's
prescription pharmacy.

ave You % per cent on your prcscI iplions
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
NUMBER Z.
SOUNDS A WARNING NOTE.
French Writer Says the United states IL
subjugating the Universe With Its
Commercial Industries.

Paris, Dec 15.--A remarkable arti-
Gle is contributed to the Grand Revue
by George Wenlerssc on The Con-
quest of the World Ivy the United
states Wep sounds efl of
alarm to Europe over Tie PROG Tons
success of American mauufUte rers.
He declares at The eytra0-dn4iw VI
tality of American industrs III
to .Earope.
''ln less than Is years, he says,
american expectations have trebled
1t is no more a Napolean's conquest
Of the world by arms. The Yankees
are doing it with work. The United
States can ruin Europe commercially
as effectually as if with arms. Our
banks will fail, our factories will be
ruined and our workmen will be
starved to death by this American
conquest. A revolution in the eco
monte equilibrium of the globe is be-
ing brought about by the United
/ States. In India, trains roll on Ameri-
can rails. At Cape Colony the United
/ States has introduced its iron motors
and tools and has founded factories.
From Jersey City 300 wagons Of steel
have been ordered for the land of the
Pharoahs. Electric cars are sent
from Pittsburgh to Cairo"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
The so'esgirl looked at him wonder

The sdlesgirl looked at him wonder
ingly.
ANow, then, want love story" said
Mr.. Payson. u have n maiden sister
who is president Of a Browning club
and writes essay $ about Ibsen. want
to give her book that tells about a
girl named Mabel who is loved by Sir
Ronald Somcth'ng-or-Other. Give me
book that is full of hugs and kisses
and heaying bosoms and al that sort
of rot. Get just as far away from Ibsen
and lIowclls and Henry James as YOU
can possibly get
Here is book that all the girls in
the store say isyery good, replied the
young woman. 1t is called Virgie's
Betrothal; or, the Strnger at Birch
wood Manor It's by lmogcne SybiI
Beauclerc,"
"lf it's what it sounds to be it's Just
what | want" said Mr. Poyson, showing
mis- teeth at the young woman with a
devilish glcc. you say the girls here
in the store like it?'
Yes; Miss Simmons, in the hand
lSerctief-boX department, says it's Just
grand.
"All right. I'll take IT,"
lie felt his happiness rising as he
went out Of the store His JOY shone in
his face as he stood at the skate coun-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
OUR CORN IS POPULAR.
Exports of This Cereal for Past l / Months
Exceeded in Quantity and Value
Any other Like Period.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-The growing
popularity of American corn in all
parts Of the world is illustrated by
the November statement of exports
of breadstutrs. 1t shows a larger
quantity of corn exported in the IL
months ending with November, 1899,
than in the corresponding months Of
any preceding year, and at higher
rate per bushel than in any year since
1890 The total exports of corn in the
II months ending with November
1899, were 1Sj,>32,6j1 bushels, valued
at Si+,142.t21, while in the correspona.
ing months of last year the $685.
bushels exported only uug s61
j1J141,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
GREAT DISTRESS IN PERSIA.
Minister Bowen Informs the State De-
partment That American MlssiOna.
ries Are in Need OF Food.

Washington, Dec. 15.-United States
Minister Bowen, in Persia, informs
the state department that great dis
tress prevails in Persia, in conse-
queuce of the high price Of bread. lie
says the situation is growing worse
every day and that the prospects are
that the poor will be face to face with
starvation during the entire winter.
American missionaries cannot obtain
bread enough for their servants or for
the school and hospitals under their
care