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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
South Carolina News.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

-tSfecId1 100000
JEFFERSON, S. c., Feb. 4.--Cards arc
out announcing the marriage Of Rev.
Robert Edwin Small, pastor of the Bap-
list Church at this place, to Miss Nellie
Evans, OF Rockingham, n. c., on the
evening of the 10th instant.
Gull Pate, a young negro man, was
killed to-day by q cavein at the gold
mine one mile from the village.
Albert Man, aged twenty-one wears, was
buried to-day, having been shot without
provocation by a negro at Hornersboro
Yesterday. The murderer fed. and has
not been arrested. Mr. Man was highly
connected.
There is good reason TO believe that
,rars will be resumed on the railroad
from McEee to Jefferson. in the near fu-
tire. Half tho line has been completed
poles have been planted for telephone
line from Jefferson to kershaw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
S0OTHES NORFOLK.
Dynamite Aboard the Daggry Will be Barged
to Sale distance.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial DlSpatch 10 Inc IlmeS
NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 1.-THE vigorous
protest of some newspapers against the
Norwegian steamer Daggry, with 1850
cases Of dynamite, being allowed to lie
within gunshot of Main and CRANKY
Streets, bore fruit. The stuff will be dis
charged from the steamer and harged TAR
away from Norfolk, while the steamer
goes on q marine roadway in order that
IL maY be ascertained What injuries sho
sustained when ashore at Gull Shoals, OF
this coast.
A survey held on the steamer by Cap
tain Charles j. Hargreaves and William
Lander and Mr.. Woodward, OF tbs LsR>
ginia Iron Works. GcveluDed the fact
that her bottom beneath her boilers has
risen some four inches, rendering it nee
essury to discharge her cargo and haul
her out preparatory to making such re-
pairs rs are necessary before she may
safely proceed for Progresso. Mexico.
whittier she was bound when she went
ashore,
ASHORE ON DIAMOND SHOALS.
The four-,uasted scnoorcr Orlando V.
Wootten inew), 5I3 tons net register,
Captain Huston commanding, is ashore
on inner Diamond Shoals near the point
: Of Cane IIatteras. Her crew were safely
landed to-day by the life-sayers IN their
surf boats.
Tho Wootte12 will probably be saved by
thx. Merritts, who have sent assistance
to TIM vessel. The wind is light from
the southeast anu the schooner is in good
condition.
She wis bound from Savannah for Bal
t.more with cargo of pine lumber.
Two small hosiery knitting concerns at
Lambert.s Point are in the hands OF re-
ceivers. FOR the Virginia Hosiery Com
nany. ). N. johnson and T. II. Wilcox
were appointed to-day by the United
States Court. They gave bond IN slo'oVo.
James u. Goode was appointed by the
Chancery Court receiver for tho Clifton
Hosiery Mills. He. gave bond IN sz'Ue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
KILLED The "spOUk."
Hunters. After a Fierc. Fight, Dispatched
Animal hat Has Terroriz paasau, Hill.

special Dispatch to The Times.)
SUFFOLK. VA, Feb. a.-The spooa
mystery, which has for more than two
weeks terrorized the people Of Pleasant
Hill. and which has been responsible for
numbers OF armed searching parties and
.se deaths OF several domestic animals.
was solved o-day.
About the middle OF January Pleasant
Hill folks began 10 sec things" while
returning home at night. The appari-
zion was described as of hazy outline and
weird proportions. Its eyes were phos-
phoresccnt and emitted sparks when an
gered. To-day Harrison Walker, q co.'s
ored hunter. unexpectedly came upon the
quarry near the Dismal Swamp. Hearing
his dogs bay with unusual anger. Walker
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
THE GUOD hOADS TRAIN.
Arrangements for Visit to Lynehburg and
Surrounding counties.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)

; lSpeCIaI DIsp'ItCH % I uc il11ies.I
LYNCHBRG; VA, Feb. MIR. w. H
Moore. president Of the National Good
Roads Association, came here to-day and
appeared before the City Council ana
Board of Trade in reference to the pro-.
posed visit here of the Good Roads tram
now touring the South under the auspices
of the Southern Railroad. Ely unani-
nous vote, the Council appropriated tha
funds necessary to bring the train here
for tho week beginning March ID. Am
herst, Campbell. and Bedford committees
are Interested and will participate in tho
convention that will be held at that time
In tire interest OF good roads. Caiannit-
tees were appointed to make all arrange
meuts for the occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
OLDEST TRiCVWALKER DEAD.
For Thirty Three Years ike Hassest Served
the 8. and 0. and Walked 10000 Miles.
special Dispatch to The

NSftclaI O!spatcb q Tie I3Mcs)
WINCHESTER, VA, Feb. +.-AIichael
Hassett, the Oldest trackwalker in the
service of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, who was said to be the Oldest in
the country. died at his home here to-day.
aged eighty years, after an illness caused
by a fall several months ago. He Is sur
vived by his widow.
Mr.. Hassett was born in County Glare.
ireland. and came to America at an carly
age. President Garrett, Of the Baltimore
and Ohio. gave him q position as track
walker, and for thirty-three years he
walked daily between here and Bartons-
Vile, six and a half miles, and return.
He was never accused Of neglect Of duty.
AS trackwalker he travelled over 10000
miles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
A SURPRISE JURY.
Could Not agree Upon Verdict 10 I'd: Case Of
Charles FoY.
ispec.al Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BRISTOL, TENN. Feb 4--rhe case OF
Charles Foy, the negro who shot anc
killed Dayton Miller, treasurer os the
Cranes Nest Coal Company, ut CONS
Creek, on. December 10Th, has Just been
heard in the County Court at Wise. Va.
and to the surprise OF the public resulted
in hung jury.
Eleven jurors favored the Death penalty
for F'oy. while one Eeti out for life I'M
prisonment.
Norman Powell, one OF the prosecuting
attorneys, thinks the negro vii. yet oa
doomed 10 the gallows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
Farmer rroz. o 10 DEATH.

Especial DlspatcL to The Times.)
WELDON, n. K, Feb. 4.-Willon Daniel.
Z, Woodworking farmer who lives near
here, was frozen to death Saturday night
while on his way home. He left this town
on his way home, but was caught in the
storm. and being unable to see his way
IN the darkness no stopped In the middle
of the road, where he was found dead.
The American Long Distance Telephone
Company has been granted q franchise
bv the town. 1t Is learned that they will
come in here in q short time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
Meney-Lender Eiaea.
Especial Dispatch 20 The Times

Especial Dispatch 20 The Tlmes.)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb 1.-THE
Hill Company, money lending concern.
with headquarters at Lynchburg, Va, and
branch Office here, was fined SIS here to-
day for trespass, and the manager was
also arrested for doing business without
a license. The man had lent an old ne
gro woman four dollars on twelve hundred
per cent. interest. taking an eighty dollar
organ as security. He undertook to re-
move the organ. when a default was
made and was prosecuted for trespas&
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
Prethers Fight Duel.
(By Associated press.J

scoTTsvILLE. KY. Feb. .4.-A
tragedy occurred at Alexandria. seven
miles south OF here yesterday. For some
time an old grudge has existed between
Heater Turner and his brother, James.
Both brothers met at Alexandria yester-
day where they renewed their dfntcu1-
ties. but not besore James had struck
Heater on the head with a hatchet IL
ficting, 1t Is thought. fatal injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
4 lessee Il b 4. anti: signs.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.
NORFOLK. VA. Feb. THE Davidson.
Hotel Company assigned to-day TO Ralph
p. Gage. The assets are stated to be
5000, the liabilities $4,000. The company
was Incorporated with Colonel j. Hull
Davidson president. to lease and operate
the Atlantic Hotel which was recently
burned, entailtns considerable loss. Syrn-
pathy for Colonel Davidson IS widespread
here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
New Officers.

Especial Dispatch to The Timeso
ROANOKE. VA. Feb. s.--The Roanoke
Blues tonight elected NJ. w. Hanson cap
hahn 10 succeed Silas Walti1sil. resigned;
w. C. Walsh first lieutenant. and H. L.
frances second lieutenant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
RATING o. v.oG'NlA CADETS.
Many of the Class Determined to Re
sign.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times3
ANNAPOLIS, February 4th.-Thc
vent annual examinations of the Naval
Academy arc completed. The first rat
,nrs of the Virginia cadets are as foi-
lows w. LigGett. Jr.. Is: 6. tl.iS.
.on. q: w. S. McClintic. q; j. A. Mande-
riIle. "a: w. B. Woodsnn. g.: h. a jazz
son. -: W. II Booth. 1S5.
& About sixteen or seventeen of this class
will resign. .si
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
lNCENDIARi SENTENCED.
Ben Blown Gets Eight Yslrs for Burning
Barn oil Rev. ]. Y. bowman.
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(spfctaI D!spatch TO The Times.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. L.
Ben Brown (coloreD was to-day sem
fenced to eight years in the penitentiary
in the Spotsylvania County Court for
burning the large barn near this city. be-
longing to Rev. u. 7. bowman, pastor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05
Virginia .os.mastcrs.
nv associated Press

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 1.-The fol-
lowing Virginia fourth class postmasters
were appointed to-day:
Elmeria, S. C.. Van Landingham, Fairy,
p. II. cornett; Woot=, P. r. Jennings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05

of All-Saints' Church. at Richmond. Thtre
was the second trial. In the first trial
he was given eighteen years. but Judge
Waller set that verdict aside.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
BAD WISCONSIN MAN
Kills Deputy Sheriff After Attempt
ing Lives of
Others.

Waterloo. WIS. Feb. TO- - After
shooting ana instantly killing Deputy
Sheriff William Cooper in this place
at 10 p. III. Saturday Frank w.
Stephenson succeeded, after his re-
VolVer had been taken away from him
by two bystanders, in pulling Il second
weapon. ana thrusting il into their
faces compelled them to retreat while
he made good his escape.
Stephenson started out on Il muir
derOus pilgrimage. He first visited the
home of his divorced wife aud fired a
shot at her; also Joseph Balaschaka.
in whose family she had lived for two
years. The shot at his wife failed to
take effect. but bullet lodged i'm Bal
aschaka'S jaw. Cooper was murdered
while attempting to cauture Stephen
son.
Later-The murderer gave himself
UP after Il threat to. Kill any one at
tempting to arrest him. because he
feared Judge Lynch. He says he
must have been cr.iZy." etc
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
De WET WAS IN NET
But the Intrepid Boer Leader De-
cIines to Stay and
Gets Out.
HE BREAKS THROUGH THE TRoOHA
By Driving Cattle Against the Barped
Wire-Burghers Lose Heavily
in the Operations.

London. Feb. 1O.-From WOlvehOeli
Lord Kitchener Saturday telegraphed
long description of a combined
movement of numerous British col
umns. with the object of securing
General he Wet. Lord Kitchener
says the advance the night of Feb. 1,
the whole force moving from various
directions. formed Il continuous line
Of mounted men on the west bank of
the Liebenbergs Nlei. from Frankfort
as far south as Fanny's Home, and
thence To Kaffirkog. The line then ad-
VanVed TO the west, and the following
night the British entrenched with
their outpOSts fifty yards apart. They
held the line from Holland. on the
Heilbron-Frankfort block-house line.
To DOornsloCf, on the Kroonstadt-
Lindley block !houSe line, while the
columns were also working in advance
of the bloek-house lines to prevent De
Wet crossing.
Had De Wet ia the Net.
The advance was continued Feb. q,
and De Wet was within the inclOsure.
but realizing his position he ordered
his men to diSperSe and seek safety
during the night. DE Wet himself,
with some men ana Il number of cat
Il. made for the KrOOnStadt-Lindley
blOck-house line. and ut l Il, H.. when
it was very dark. by rushing his cat
tie at the fence, broke his way through
the line. mixed up with the cattle.
and losing three men killed.
Kitchener's Groeha Pretty Efficient.
Many attempts were made to break
through the line on the night of I'b ..
reports Lord Kitchener. the line OF
OutpOstS being attacked at various
places throughout the night. But very
few escaped. and ten dead Beers We're
picked up in the morning near He'll
bron. L did not get exact details OF
the BOer casualties" continues Lord
Kitchener. but as far as / have ascer-
tained. they consist of 2S3 in killed,
wounded apd prisoners. as well as
about IO0 tired horses and many cat
tie. Our casualties Were only ten.'
LoyaIists Meet at Cape Town.
Cape Town. Feb. 1O-At Il mass
meeting held here Saturday night Il
resolution of protest against the SLAM
ders upon the honor and conduct of
the British forces in South Africa was
adopted. The meeting expressed its
warm appreciation of the complete
rcfutatiOn by Chamberlain. the British
colonial secretary. of the continental
ISLANDERS, its cordial concurrence in the
attitude of the government concerning
the prosecution of the campaign and
its adherence to that policy. which,
the meeting considered. alone could
bring lasting peace and public free
dom TO South Africa. The speeches
were received with enthusiastic
cheers.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
SECRET OF LONG LIFE
Said to Have Been Found in Theory
Held by HIedora
Man.

NedOrI. his. Feb. 1O.-That prolong-
ing human life IS possible through the
proper employment or the VIII power
is asserted by :. Y. Keller, of this
city, who. despite his Il years. walks
with the elasticity yand dash of an athe-
lcte. knows no Ills and expects to pass
the century mark Of time. Keller is
one Of the pioneer educators of Ma
coupin county, who has made II dill
gent study of psychology and claims
many things for the mind in its mas
tery over matter.
He now advances the theory that it
is in truth the elixir of life. To illus
trate his own reiuvenatiOn Keller
danced II vigorous pas seul and jumped
high obstacles with muck ease. See"
he exclaimed, lightly Ieaping over the
back Of chair. my legs are as free
and easy as Il child's. | an younger
than l was thirty years ago"
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
TOBACCO RULE
Put Into Force by st. Louis * San
Francisco Road as to-
Employees.

st. I.Cuis. Feb. 1O.-The st. Louis
and san Francisco railroad has issued
an order forbldding the use Of tobacco
in any form by passenger trainmen in
uniform on duty, and by employees in
general around railway stations. The
anti-tobacco rule originated in the Of
flee of Il. l.. Winchell, general mana
ger of the road. The object. the Off
cials of the system say. is to keep
the tations cleaner and add to the
comfort OF the passengers.
The rule went into effect Feb. >. and
the management expects it to become
a permanent rule. AS with other rules
in the company dismissal is the pen
atty for repeated violations. Train
men, ticket agents, baggagemen and
all employed on passenger trains or in
or about railway stations must COM
ply with the mandate.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
MAY DELAY PRINCE
Unless Presidents Son Improves
Henry's Plans Will be
Changed.

Washinot on. Feb. lO.-Unless there
be decided change for the better
in the condition of the presidents son
before the end of the present week
il is probable Prince Henry. of Prus-
sia. may be impelied to defer his visit
TO the United States until later in the
year.
Groton. Mass, Feb. 1O.-The condi-
tion of Theodore Roosevelt Jr.. is
slightly less favorable this morning.
but not beyond what doctors were
looking for. The lung hitherto clear
was found by the doctors to be af-
fected hy the disease. Respiration
and temperature are higher. but the
pulse better.
Washington. Feb. 10.-The condition
OF Theodore Roosevelt. Jr.. shows no
change of any Importance The pres
ihent left for Groton Saturday night
and arrived safely. and as it is proba-
hle. in the nature of the Illness that
il Will be several days or more before
the outcome viii he apparent the
president is not likely TO return TO
Washington until at least the end of
the week. Last evening the White
House made public the following mes
sage. received from Groton: The
president saw his on shortly after ar
rival here. Th boys condition is I'M
changed. but II iS holding his own
WE'LL
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Cashier Advances Money
Without knowledge
of Directors.
TO PAY DEPOSITORS
Institution is Now in
Hands of Commits
Sioner Waltz.

Detroit. Feb. 1O.-The City Savings
bank didn't open for business this
morning. The following notice WAS
posted on its door: This bank is i'm
hands of Banking Commissioner
Waltz"
Asked the reason for the suspen-
sion Commissioner Waltz said: The
bank had total deposits of something
over $3.0O0.OO0. Frank C. Andrews.
vice-president of the bank and COM
missioner Of police had more than a
third of this out on certified checks
and over drafts" Henry II. Andrews.
the cashier, advanced money To
Frank c. Andrews without the lnowl-
edge of the directors who were en-
tirely blameleSs i'm the mafter.
The capital stock of the bank is
$15O.OOO.
VIII Pay DepOsitiOrs in Full.
The directors in a public statement
announced that outside of F. G. An
drews' Indebtedness and checks
amounting TO over 5000. 900. the bank
was never in better shape. anG it
hopes To pay the depositors in full.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
OSTEOPATHY IN IOWA
Judge Renders Decision on Il
Writ of Nam
damus.

DCs Moines, Ia, Feb. 1O.-Dfstrict
Judge Holmes directed the issuance of
q writ of mandamus Saturday TO com
pei the state board OF medical eXa m
inerS to issue certificates to graduates
of the =. ). Still College of OSteopathy
in Des MOines in accordance with the
provisions of the statute. The board
had refused to issue certificates to
graduates of any collge of osteopathy
On the ground that the standard of the
schools was not SatiSfacta1.v
me law provides that the board
shall issue certificates to graduates of
those Institutions which are in good
repute as OSteOpathic colleges. An ar
bitrary standard was fixed by the
board. which then declared that no
school of oSteopathy could maintain 4
satisfactory standard.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
STEAL WAS A BIG ONE
of BeIIwood, Neb., to Reach
100000.

David City. Neb. Feb. 10.-The state
bank examiner. who is going over the
books of the failed Platte Valley bank.
of BellwOod, stated Saturday that the
indications are that the shortage viii
amount to 100000. Amos and Richard
Gould. cashier and bookkeeper reSpec-
lively of the bank, who We're arrested.
charged with forging notes to balance
4 shortage in the cash account, are
still i'm Jail.
The bank examiner also stated that
there was evidence that great deal
OF money had been paid to grain
brokers. and that steps would be taken
to recover part or all of the money
spent in speculation.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
BY SKIN OF TEETH
Calumet Mine Miss
Death.

Calumet, Mich. Feb. 10.-Five men
employed at the Red Jacket shaft of
the Calumet and Hecla mine had u
hair-breadth escape from Il terrible
death few days ago. The men We're
clustered about the cable supporting
y 3.OGO-galIOn water bailer. which was
being hoiSted to the surface. As the
top of the shaft was neared the
brakes on the 1000 horsepower en-
gine refused to work. and the men
were shot within two feet of the head
SheIVe at the top of the shafthouse.
The engineer understood the peril
ous position in which the men We're
Placed. and. reversing his lever, he
instantly turned on full head OF
steam, which had the desired effect.
and at once stopped the ponderOus
hoisting engine. and saved the men
from being crushed to death.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
TRIPLY INDICTED
An Ex.PoIiceman of Evansville
Charged With Three
Murders.
THE VICTIMS WERE ALL WOMEN
Alleged That Crimes Were Commit.
ted While on His
Beat.

Evansville. Ind. Feb. 1O-Wilbur :.
Sherwell. former member Of the pO-
lice force, was indicted by the Van
derburg county grand jury Saturday
on the charge of the murder of Lena
Eenner and Georgia Railey. who We're
choked to death in this city Nov. II
last. and their bodies thrown into Il
ditch. In the Indictment in the Railey
case Sherwell is charged with first
aSaulting the woman and then killing
Ear-
Died On His Beat.
Three weeks ago Sherwell was in
diCted for the murder of Fanny But
ler. 4 young mUlattO woman. who was
chOIled To death here in May last. 1t
was proved by several witnesses that
SEerwell was on the beat of the But
Ter woman the night she met death.
Several new witnesses swOre they saw
Sherwell with the Railey woman on
the night she met death. Sherwell will
he arrai%ned this afternoon in the cir
cult court.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Sweep Two Large Areas
of Paterson, N. j.
Cost $8,OOO,O
BIG FACTORY is GONE
Flames at Springfield,
Ohio, St. Louis and
Chicago.

Paterson. Feb. 1O.-Eight millions
total loss with insurance of
between Sf.OOO.OOO and S5.OOO.OOO is n
conservative estimate of the damage
done yesterday by the confiagrati II
which swept through the business
part of the city. Two lives were
lost as the result of the fire and 60
PERSONS irre in the hospital suffering
from injuries. Steps have been taken
10 provide shelter for the destitutes.
Paterson. y. J., Feb. 1O.-A great
fire swept through Paterson yesterday,
and in its deSolate wake are the en-
bers and ashes OF property valued by
Il preliminary estimate of S1O,OOO.OOO.
1t burned its way through the busl-
ness section OF the city and claimed as
its own Il majority of the finer struc-
educational and religious uses. as well
as scores of homes. Hundreds were
left homeless and thousands without
employment. y relief movement for
the care OF those unsheltered and un-
provided for has already been organ
lied, and Mayor John HOnchcliffe said
yesterday that Paterson would be able
TO e. re for her own without appealing
10 the charity Of other communities.
The great manufacturing plants of the
place are safe. and the community.
temporarily dazed by the calamity.
9Ias already commenced the work of
reorganization and restoration. There
Were few casualties.
NortherIy Gale Favored the Blaze.
The tire came Saturday at midnight.
and was only checked after u desper
ate fight that LASTED until late yester-
day afternoon. Every city and town
within reach of Paterson sent firemen
and apparatus 10 the relief of the
threatened city, and it took the united
efforts of them all to win the battle.
a nOrtherly gale gave the cOntiagra-
ton its impetus. and carried its burn
ing brands to kindle the blaze afresh
at other points. The firemen, made
stand after stand before the wall OF
fire, but were repeatedly driven back,
and when victory finally came to them
they We're pretty well exhausted.
Some of the Buildings Destroyed.
Among the building destroyed are
the following: City hall, public libra
~. old city hall, police station, No l
engine house, patrol stables, high
school. school No. 1G.
Churches-First Baptist, Second
Presbyterian. Park Avenue Baptist,
st. Marks Episcopal, ST Joseph's Ro-
man Catholic.
Banks-First National, Second Ma
tiOnal partly. Paterson National, SILK
City trust, Hamilton trust, Paterson
trust
Club HOuses-Y. VI. G. ~. knights
of Columbus, st. JOseph's hall, Hamii-
ton club
Office BuildingS-ROmainc. KatZ.
= Marshall x Balls, COhn, Old Town
Clock. Old Kinne: Stevenson.
Telegraph COmpanies-Western Tn
ion. Postal Telegraph. Theater-The
Garden. Newspapers-The Evening
News. Sunday Chronicle. To these
must be added dozens of stores. there
having been twenty-five important
firms burned out.
An estimate made from a general
inspection of the smOuldering ruins
placed the number of dwellings and
apartment houses destroyed mt 500. and
the number of families left without
shelter ut Loo.