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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22

On the 18th an earthquake oc-
Cured al Baku, Trans Cansasia, ID
Russia. in which two thousand per-
sons lost their lives, mostly women
and children. The dispatch says
that "four. thousand houses were
destroyed and tbirty-four villages
of the country surrounding Sham
aka also suffered. &c
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22
LOST.

Some W here on Lake street on Wed
nesday, Feb 20, government blank
pension voucher belonging to the un-
dersigned. The person finding same
will please return il to me or the Ban.
Democrat, a. il cannot be used by
any one. CHARLErT JENKINS,
Lake Providence. La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22

The Mississippi Legislature passed
one horse prohibition law last
week, by which all towns Of, less
than 500 inhabitants will be dry,
with the exception of "wet jugs"
that will pour in from other places.
1t is said it will entirely abolish
saloons in three counties -Quitman,
1ssaquena and STRENGTHENING on
ly two saloons in Tunica county
and will close eighteen IN Washing
ton county. About two-thirds of
the counties of Mississippi already
have prohibition laws.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22
Doctors
A FIREMAN,s OLOsE CA,.I..

al stuck TO my engine, al,hough
every joint ached and every nerve was
racked with PAIN" writes G. w. BEL
lamy, Locomotive fireman, of Burl-
ingion, Iowa, Il was weak aud pale.
wiibou, any appetite and all run
down. As | was about to give up, I
got bottle Of Electric Biiiers and.
after taking 1t, felt az well as | ever
did in my life" Weak, sickly, run
down people always gain new life.
strength and vigor from their use.
Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed BY
j. 5. Guenard. Price so cents.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22
FRe BaGper-Democrat.
Fifth District Levee Board.

Regular meetings second Wednesday s
IL January, April July, and October, at
Delta. La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22

Mr.. Smith took ruu out TO West
Carroll last week with bunch of
mules. He told us that he met with
good luck by Opposing of several.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22

The Vichburg Post OF the l4th says
'srhe sale of the Natchez yesterday in
New Orleans was made necessary by
the many conflicting interests In the
sale, Vieksburg's interests. and the in
terest of Vicksburg men. are fully pro-
tected,
1.-The Natchez is regarded by men
who know. rs the best stern wheel
boat in southern waters. The Natchez
will continue in the New Orleans and
bends trade with Captain VIM Dukes
as master and probably Mr.. L. g..
>achse IN charge of the office.
1T is probable that the Natchez will
be the regular New Orleans packet
from the upper bends south. and that
the big steamer City of st. Louis and
tfe Chalmettee will be in the New Or
laens and St. Louis trade.
1.-The Natchez will be run by stock
company. 1t has also been asserted
that traffic arrangement has been
made by which the Chalmete. City of
st. Louis. Natchez and Valley Queen
will be operated IN one general inter-
terest' ~
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22

MEMS ALL WOOL SHIRTS
We're 50 90, now 81 48.
Were So 90. now 81 SO.
Were s. so, now 81 II,
MEMS HEAVY WORK SHIRTS
Were 81 so, nowr9Scts.R
Were 81 90. now Vets.
Were 75cts, now 4Scts.
Were Scots. now 39cts.
MEMS NEGLIGEE SHIRTS
Were 81 so, now 98cts.
Were 800. now 70cts.
Were 75cts. now 38cts.
MEMS OVERALLS AND HEAVY
COATS
Were 81 90, now 76ets.
Were 75cts, now 4Scis.
MEMS SUITS
Were $40, now Sc 40.
Were IS 90, now 81 SO.
Were SIS 90, now $3 %.
Were 81 90. now 50 80.
BOYS SUITS
Were So 90, now 81 49,,
We're 81 25, now 81 II.
Were 81 IS. now 9Scts.
Were.$ ST so, now 75cts.
ALL WOOL hats
Below cost
STETSON HATS
Best, IS so and IS 90.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22

LADIES Alb WOOL FANCY
WAISTS
Were 50 so, now 81 SO.
Were 50 90, now 81 rs,
Were 81 so, now $99cts
LADIES' PERCAL SHIRT WAISTS
Were 81 90, 75cts and Scots,
now they go at 24cts.
LADIES' FANCY SILK SKIRTS
Were 81 90. now s. rs.
Were $40 90. now 81 %.
Were 81 90, now SIS 70.
LADIES FANCY UNDERSTANDS
Were S. 90. now 81 SO,
Were 81 so, now 99cts.
LADIES' ALL WOOL PANTS AND
VESTS
Were 81 so, now 9Scts-
Were 81 90. now 77cts.
LADIES' FLEECED LINED UNDER
WEAR
Were 81 so, now~68cts.
Were scots, now Acts.
LADIES' FANCY GOWNS AND
CORSET COVERS
All at reduced price.
LADIES' CLOTH RUBBERS-
At cost
All kinds of Table Damask and Napkins
at reduced prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22
Special Venire.

List OF jurors for the special term Of
the Ninth District Court, to convene
on Monday, February "a. 1902:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22

BgWe do all sinds Of job work
and at reasonable prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22

See Lehmanu for isb, oysters and
celery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-22
OH, ANITA SHAnE!

TO SELL GUUDS AT SUCH PKICES!!
LOOK AT THE REDUCTION FROM REGULAR PRICES.
g: We will have this Great Massacre Of Prices to
:: continue for TWO WEEKS In order that we
:: may store our tremendous Sprng and
80 Summer line Of Goods.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-05
CANDIDATES

The election is over. Some OF the
are happy. while others
are unhappy.
There is still one more candidate
awaiting your vote, whether you
elect him or not. l aspire to the
Office of a good honest merchant, one
who pays his bills and helps others to
pay theirs. I solicit your support for
that Office
Election is over but Christmas is
coming. Take vote in your house
where to buy your Christmas pres
ents. Should your vote be in my fa-
vor l cordially invite you to inspect
my stock. A large assortment on
hand and still more coming.
The most complete line of watches,
clocks. diamonds. solid silver and
plated ware. Cut glass and jeweiry
of all kinds. Mail orders solicited, a:
]. BELCOVE'S
Optical end leweIry store.
Vote in favor of your loLie merchant
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-05

When you wan. Lucky Jim cigar
A new copper tank is being placed
in the Carson brewery.
J. Belcove was a departure for the
south yesterday morning
c. W. Friend is placing on exhibit
tion some exceedingly neat Christ
mas novelties. Consult his prices.
Zeke Edgecon d is uoE efployod at
tie Bn'cove ie velry store.
Captain Cox spent yesterday in this
city.
Henry Oeitereich and fa1ri'y have
moved to ttis eli. 81. nejt"~cich is
you are winner order new suit of
! clothes of F. W. Day
/ Don't fail to secure your tickets
for the vocal treat at Masonic hall on
the 11th inst
Jac! Wall yesta LAY recov2re, lis
llast horse tt. :.u Il, II eS,apel from
the corral AMI vas founl in Washoe
,V7lley.
For Sale-A seven-roOm house in
good condition, well located and in a
desirable neighborhood. For full par
ticulars. enquire of D. w. Quill, at the
Walsh grocery store.
w. H. Massey. son of Judge Massey,
arrived from Reno yesterday. The
young man is here for his health and
Iexpects to spend the winter months
in Nevada,
A Reno expert who was appointed
to a position with Colorado mining
company, when he arrived at his des
tination found the plant of the com
1 ipany had been waited into another
county by cyclone.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-05
Local News Of Carson and Vicinity.

Hot Mexican Tamales at Davey &
Maishs.
Treasurere Ryan has returnei from
a trip to the ComstOck.
Examine the prizes at Davis & kir-
mans
Don't fail to secure a ticket for the
song recital You can't afford to miss
it.
The Fox Store invites the people to
visit them and see the splendid line
Of Christmas goods.
Davey 4 Mash are showing. s, me
very attra tive ca :;n.,> tree ORA
ments
f. A s.tauts and family were IL
Dartures for Southern California last
evening. They will return in the
Spr;n:. am, make Carsol their future
home
Rev. E. w. Vendeventer Of the Ne
yada Mission of the NJ Z. church.
who is spending his vacation in Eu-
rope. writes that he will be home iii
January.
| Use only the NJ. NJ. & Co. Shetland
| floss and wool in making your shawls
1t makes a better finish. You will
find it at Days
s. Plummer reG:eseutilg D1nt: N
lCarrigan, Hayden ! Co. Was among
the visitors yesterday.
Chas H. Kelly Co., are offering q
lsplendid line of dolls for the Christ
mas trade.
The wife of Supreme Judge Julia1
is verw low with heart disease a
Reno.
The Southern Pacific company pai'
; $26,593 in taxes on it's property il
Humboldt county this week.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-05
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES
SsMS@ ORMSBY LODGE No 4
sAXSs A. o, U. W.

MEETS every Second and Fourth
Tuesdy of the Month. Sojourning
cordially invited.
G. +. KITZMEYER. NJ. w.
GEO. w. KEITH Recorder.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-05
The Platform.

l. We approve and endorse the
Platform adopted by the State Con-
ventiOns of the Silver and Democratic
Parties. and we pledge our candidates
to the support of the principles enun.
ciated therein.
2. We recognize In Hon. Francis
G. Newlands, our present Congress-
man. a tried and faithful servant Of
the people of this State. who in Con-
gress has always labored for the best
interests of Nevada. and we heartily
endorse his candidacy for United
States Senator. and pledge our legis-
lative candidates to give him their
unqualified support, and to use all
honorable means toward his election.
3. We favor the regulation of the
hours of labor in this State, and re-
cognize the right of the laboring men
to- meet and organize into union for
their own protection, and we object
to any unjust limitation of that right
whether by injunction or otherwise.
4. We pledge our nominees for the
Legislature against any reduction IN
the rate of interest on the purchase
price of State lands.
t 5. We recommend to our legislati-
| We nominees, as well as to the people
OF our county generally. the policy
of furthering any practical plans or
efforts toward the construction of sto-
rage reservoirs, for te conserving OF
waters for the irrigation of the waste
land in this county
6. We favor good roads, good
streets, and in fact all public improve.
ments consistent with the reasonable
rate of taxation and of advantage Il
the people of the county.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-05
For Sale

Good dry split pine and limb wood,
has never been flumed and is prime for
use. Will be sold in quantity to suit
patrons. Saving done at short notice
cut to suit patrons. r. SAVAGE.
Phone 191.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
BOATS NOW
FIGHTING
INJUNCTION FILED TO PROHIBIT
THE EGMoNT LANDING AT
ST. SIMON.

An injunction has been filed in the
superior court by the Brunswick ana
Florida Steamboat Company against
the steamer Egmont. praying that the
boat be prohibited from landing at
st. Simon pier
The injunction aksed for a tenn
poraay restraining order Judge Ben
net refused to grant it, but issued a
rule nisi for the owners Of the Eg-
mont to appear and show cause WY
same should not be granted
tThe Brunswick & Florida Steam
boat Company claim that the wnarf
at St Simon is owned by them, and
that the Egmont Las no right what
ever to land there.
On the other hand, tae owners III
the Egmont claim that the wharf at
the pier is a public landing, and thaG
under the laws. tney have the priYi-
Iege of landing there.
The case will be heard before
Judge Bennet on the above data. Is
the meatime, the Egmont viii cous
tinuue to land at the pier
Tao plaintiffs are represented by
Col W. p, Kay and the defendants
by Messrs. Whitfield and Dart.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
FULL PEACE SETTLEMENT IS TX.
PEcTED BY NEXT MONDAY
RALFoUR MAKES A. LENeTEak
STATEMENT.
HOWEVER, THERE is STILL COM
SIDERABLE sl1IRMlsHlNG BE-
TWEEN BRITISH AND THE
BoERs.

London, May 80 The government
leader, a. J. BalfouF announced IN the
house Of commons today that he hoped
to be able on Monday next to announce
the result Of the peace negotiations in
South africa. Mr. Balfour added
4 cannot. however, be absolutely
certain Of being in a position to do So,
land until the statement can be made
| do not think it expedient to take up
the budget.
The government leader also added:
"A recent phrase. hung in the bah
ance has been absurdly misinterpret-
ed as referring to divisions Ia she cab.
met on the subject of the budget That
Is not a fact, and the only point IS
whether the house can properly be ask
ed to discuss the budget untfl we know.
precisely where they stand In regard
to the negotiations.
In spite Of Mr., Balfourss pretended
uncertainty. there Is no doubt what.
ever In the house Of commons or else.
where that full peace settlement will
be announced Monday naxs.
The capture Of Commandant Malan
announced from Middleburg Cape Col
ony, last night renaws attention to the
activity Of the rebellion ii Cape Colo
ny Commandant Malau became the
chief Roer iss ses ID afSe selolly
after Commandant Kritzfngefs cap.
ture. Malan, who was moftally wound
ed when captured by Major Collects
mounted troops, was among the ire
coneiliables who refused to send dele
gates to the peace conference at We
reenging, TRnsyaal
According to the latest uncensored
report from Cape Town the Beers are
still in constant occupation OF at least
22 different localities in Cape Colony,
having more than score Of bands OF
raiders. mounted and armed and Of
sufficient mobility to defy successful
pursuit, although the British have Of
ten swept and cleared every mile
of the Colonys territory. A CORE
spondent reports that the invasion is
more actively aggressive than ever
and the rebellion is more rampant
The campaign against the rowing
Boer commanders in Cape Colony,
which has been in active progress for
16 months, has achieved nothing be-
yond keeping them moving.
Amy occasional success. the corre-
spondent adds, obtained by the seven
teen British columns operating in
Cape Colony, is more the result Of luck
than Of their tactics, and these unpala-
table facts win continue as long as
so few columns cooperate in tl1e
busting The adequacy OF the supply
of troops is at the root Of the nnsatis-
factory operations"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
70 LAUNCH NsW MAGAZINE.
Win Be Devoted TO Stories of the
Gulf States.

Montgomery. Ala, May 20.-As an
outcome of the establishment of a de-
partment of history in Alabama and
Mississippi and the consequent inter
est in historical subjects the Gulf
States Historical Magazine is to be
launched in this city on July l.
Thomas NJ. Owens. director Of the
history department Of the Alabama
state government. is TO be the editor,
with Joel c. DuBoae now OF pirming-
ham, as associate editor and business
manager.
The magazine is to consist OF about
100 pages. is TO be printed on q fine
quality OF paper contain historical il
lusuations ana be issued bimonthy.
II is TO be devoted to the history lit
erature and antiquities Of the gulf
states and those states which lie next
to them geographically and historical
ly.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
sAeAsTA AND MEMBERSHIP.
His Early Retirement From Office
Aaain Beina Discussed.

/ His Early Retirement From Office
Again Being Discussed.
( Madrid. May 30.-The possibility OF
the early retirement of Senor sagasta
! from the premiership is again being
discussed in connection with the differ.
ences regarding the meeting Of the
coItes
The president Of the senate. senor
Montero Rios considers that as no de-
cree proroguing the session has been
issued tho law requires the reassem.
bling Of parliament. and he has decid-
ed to summon the senate to meet on
June 2.
Senor sasasta is opposed to eonvok.
ing the cortes and win appeal to the
king. who, it is said, win not sign the
prorogation decree without consulta.
tiop with other political leaders. 1t is
/ held in some quarters that such action
on the part Of hls majesty will render
Senor sagasta's position untenable.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
THE LATE FORD TRAGEDY.
Story Hitherto Unpublished Regarding
Cause OF Unfortunate Shooting.

Story Hitherto Unpublished Regarding
Cause OF Unfortunate Shooting.
New York, May 30.--In connection
with the Ford tragedy which occurred
recently in this city, q story hitherto
unpublished is in circulation regarding
the cause Of the shooting which cost
the lives of the author, Paul Leicester
Ford, and his brother, Malcolm, the
famous athlete.
1t is to the effect that Malcolm who
was not provided for In. his fathers
viii, notided Paul a week before the
shooting that he must gave $25, 600
which he claimed was his due because
he signed a waiver permitting the pro.
batting. Of the win He is said to haYe
declared he needed the money badly
and to have become much ineensed
when Paul replied that he did not
have the sum on hand. adding that he.
should consult other members Of the
family Malcolm is said to have re-.
niiee tpat ono Of the ht ifs mad Gallt
the agreement but that he would
not consult the others and departed
with the declaration that he would re.
turn a week hence for the money. fail.
ing to receive which he should resort
to desperate measures.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
resta Of Creamery Ruttsr.

Chicago, May 30.-The first exhaus-
tive test ever made Of creamery but
ter taken from all parts of the United
States was finished in Chicago last
night by examiners appointed by the
department Of agriculture and the Ma
tional Creamery Butter Makers asso.
citation. Samples of butter from 500
buttermakers representing 10 states.
We're examined and similar tests will
be made from now until October, when
a report will be submitted.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
Refused q Max an Award.

St. Louis, AIay 30.-The grounds and
building committee Of the Louisiana
Purchase exposition. after examining
the bids on the construction of the
Palace OF Liberal Arts, refused to
make an award, the figures all being
in excess of the estimate Of the $780,
600 by the department Of works. The
committee viii order the plans return.
ed to the architects for extensive re.
vision, in order to bring the cost OF the
building within the allowance.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
INTERSTATE COMMENCE svIrs.
For Alleged Pooling six Southern Rail.
ways Have Been indicted.

ways Have Been indicted.
Memphis, May SO.-The prosecution
of common carriers under section S
of the interstate commerce acts as
amended has begun here with fndict-
ments against six railroads, as follows:
Illinois Central Railway company, the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad com.
pany, the Frisco TX. r., NJ, and b,
Southern Railway company and Nash
vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis Rail.
way company
The indictments were returned
against these railroads and their OH
cials because the government contends
that the declaration BY each road is
in fact pool among them to divide
on pro rata basis the cotton out Of
Memphis and to maintain rates, This
agreement was known among the rail-
roads as a declaration,
The government called It a pool and
the evidence Of it is alleged to have
been so strong that the grand jury re-
turned the Indictment,
United States District Attorney Ran.
dolph and j. T. Marchand, special at
torney of the Interstate commerce com.
mission, are conducting the suits fol
the governments
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
EXPEDITION AGAINST zELAYA
Trouble Is Threatened Beteen Colon.
ba and NICARAGUA.

Trouble Is Threatened Beteen Colon.
bia and Nicaragua.
New York, May 80. Ii is reported
here cables the Guayaquil Ecuador,
correspondent OF The Herald. that
along with the military expedition
winch left Colon recently Tor Bocas del
Toro on the Colombian sunboat Gen.
erai Pinzon there were also shipped
ABOUT f,500 rifles ana 20.000 car.
tridges for Generals Mena and Pedro
JOAQUIN Chammaro. leading conserva.
tive politicians in Nicaragua. who have
been staying in Panama for several
weeks and who are supposed to have
gone to Bocas del Toro on a German
rail steamer
II is said that they viii proceed
thence TO The nearest Nicaraguan port
on the Atlantic side with revolution.
airy Intentions against President Ze.
laya. who. however already has been
informed OF the move and will not be
taken by surprise. even if a successful
landing should be effected 10y Generals
Mena and Chamorro. which is consid.
cred somewhat difficult as the coast
is well guarded
Should events prove these reports
70 Be true serious complications may
arise between Colombia and Nicara.
qua
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31

New York, May 30.-It is asserted
that Senor Assis- Brazil. the Brazilian
minister at Washington, has accepted
the portfolio Of minister OF foreign af.
fairs IN the coming administration Of
Rodriguez Aloes, cables the Rio janet
70 correspondent Of The Herald. Pres.
ident Campos- SALES has sent to the
French consul 1000 francs for the re.
lief Of the Mar. nique sufferers.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
FORMER PRESIDENT ALFARo OF
ECUADOR DENOUNCED AND AT
Tackled SEVERELY RY THE
NEWSPAPERS.
TT IS ASSERTED THAT He HAS
CALLED UPON COLOMBIAN REs-
ELS TO AID HIM. AND PROMISES
TO AID THEM

: Guayequil, Ecuador. May 3O.-The
newspapers here this morning de.
nounce former President Aiaro. OF
Ecuador Who is residing here, for con.
spring to overthrow President Plaza,
his successor, who was inaugurated in
August last, asserting that Alfaro has
called on the Colombian rebels to sus-
pend their operations in Colombia and
come to Ecuador to help them.
II is further asserted that the for.
mer president has promised that after
the Coiombians have been victorious in
oyerthrowing President Plaza. Alfaro
viii assist them to defeat the Colon.
bian conservatives against whom they
are now waging war The Guaya.
gull papers are asking Algaro to fur
nish an explanation of his conduct.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
Trauedv In New YORK Flat.

New York May 80. Policemen. at.
tracted by the shouts Of alarmed resi-.
dents in an apartment building at 80
Second avenue early today, broke the
door OF one Of the flats and foend J.
s. Keldain a dealer in cigarettes. lying
on the floor with his skull crushed.
In an adjoining room was N. Cara.
man, a tobocco merchant, shot through
the head The police believe he at.
tempted TO Kill Keldain and then shot
himself. Both Will die, the doctors
say
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
eoreement Has Peru's ApprovaI.

New York, May Public opin-
ION in Peru approves the agreement
between Argentine and Chin. accord
ing to a Herald dispatch from Lima.
Newspapers here say that if Chill,
with inspiration Of reason and justice,
seeks an agreement with Peru she viii
find the latter country well disposed
to a settlement Of pending questions.
During excavations near Chosica the
ruins of an ancient church were dis
covered. Images in the ruins were
found, and the pedestals bore the arms
Of Charles III OF Spain.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-31
Russian Famine Grows Worse.

st. Petersburg. May 8.-Correspond-
ence of the Associated Press.-The sit.
uation Of the famine stricken peasants
continues to grow worse. In 241 vii
lagos Of the Minhellnsk district gov
ernment Of Cufa, 6,815 cases Of scnryy
were officially recorded on April IA,
as compared with 2,729 eases reported
on March A. This is only sample
Of existing conditions in other famine
districts.