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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

the incubator is TO be set IN va.
This means that his layers are n i.
provided for by Matching soma eh,ss
ems In the latter part OF winter ~
pushing them along on stimulaNas
feeds. SO they will begin laying Il
the latter part OF October. This ~
be done with little forethought Al
good feeding methods.
II is interesting 10 note that M
course In poultry keeping at the Rhass
Island Agricultural College il ii Il
continued this winter aud that Il a..
pears 10 have become settled M,
OF the college work II is a shn,,
course OF six weeks and is open d 81
Among the students are persons I,
quite mature age. The course this MI.
ter will open January and eoatIn,,s
till February H. The topics To 81 nm.
siaeFed are those of most interest II
poultry ralsers and include the follow.
Ing; Breeding Of water fowls AL
turkeys. incubation and brooalus
eggs and flesh production: caponizlrg
poultry diseases. poultry buildings
ventilation and heating The work ".
Ing done Ak this college can wen !.
/ duplicated in our otaar asrie4slasa.
| colleges,
A new breed on hens Is being Id.
ported from France called the Fsser.
olles, They are described as gcoA
sized birds of the Houfan type ana az
said TO BE- strong rivals OF thar breed
They resemble In some ways III
three breeds Dorkings. Houdans, mi
Brahmas, and arc said 10 have been
produced BY crossing ,hoss thgss
breeds. Their egaz weigh about IN
same as DO Plymouth Rock eggs ana
have the browaish tint den0tlnr
sAsiatie blood. They are repute4 10 j,
large producers % eggs. but 10 al,
ail new breeds. They haze yet i,
stand the test and competition .
American lille.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

Five thousand dollars nave ..s,ch
spent In vain for poison with vas
to kill prairie dogs In, western he''
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

Mistress" Now, remember, Bridget.
the Joneses are coming for dinner to-
night
Cook-"L Leave It to me, mum. I'll do
me worst! They'll never trouble yez
again"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

tF'rom the Farmers Reyiaw)
Tho suggestion Of correspond-
ent of the Farmers Review that
wire netting DO put over all the
windows In the poultry house Ia
good one. Two-inch meah wire
costs little, and few cents worth
VIII cover any poultry house window.
This not only saves the cost OF pane
OF glass now and then but 1t saves tho
wounds that are likely to result to the
fowl that flies against the window and
breaks II. Moreover a broken wlndow
Is frequently left for so long time
before being mended that drafts ON
the fowls become possible, and these
result In colds that open a way for tho
development OF tho roup germs.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

If all the world loves lover It's no
wonder his best girl gets Jealous.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

Charles-"Did the tailor take your
measure?"
Algy-'I think he did. He said I'd
have to pay In advance"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

Any man who monkeys with n mule
Is apt to come to bad end.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

Ostend-"What Is horse laugh
pawn
Paw-"It ia laugh the rural horse
gives when he sees an automobile
stalled In the mud. my SON."
Pat-"And how is the wife, Nike"
Mike-"Sure and / had the doctg
last night"
Pat didn't know thot she was
30 sick az thot"
Mike-"No, and she didn't need him;
but Nv she hod died. sure she would
always ov blamed mel'-Tudsa
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

There Is always trouble in getting in
enbator eggs In the fall. Tho man
that wants large quantities OF fertile
eggs at this time must make proviaIon
beforehand for them. He must breed
bis hens with the idea OF their f,rst
batch OF eggs being laid by the t,ms
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01

One Of
FBBhti
ior It's i
X some
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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1902-01-01
Deal

I. The bus
ss Is con
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rsry mHe]
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Anacostia and Vicinity.

Edward Smith. whose home is at the res-
idence of Christian Schellhorn on the Wall
ker road. near Good Hope. was robbed OF 81
the morning Of the 23d instant. The money
was stolen from Smiths trunk. which was
in his second-story bed room. Entrance was
made to the house by the front door. which,
as was the case with the trunk. had been
left unlocked. The police are investigating
the robbery.
Annie Thomas, colored. forty-flve years
old, was today removed from her home on
Stanton avenue. Hillsdale, to Providence
Hospital. A certificate in the case was is
sued by a local physician, who pronounced
her to be i'll with symptoms Of typhoid
fever. -
Mrs. Marga ret Cox. No. 81 Monroe street.
Anacostia, has gone to the Adirondacks for
an indefinite period for the improvement OF
her health.
Mr.. Edward T. Davis Of the Government
Hospital for the Insane Is confined to his
home on Fillmore street, Anacostia, by III
ness. '--s e
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VENEZUELA MAKES AMENDS
For Insult to Our Flag at Ciudad,
Bolivar.

A dispatch from Willemstad, Island Of
Curacao. yesterday says: Details have been
received here of the closing of the incident
arising from the action of the Venezuelan
warship Restaurador in hosting the Amer
lean flag. approaching Ciudad Bolivar un-
der those coors. and then opening fire on
the town. 1t was through United States
Consul Goldschmidt, at La Guaira. that
the news was transmitted to Minister
Bowen at Caracas, and the latter. after
obtaining confirmation of the report, called
on the foreign minister, Senior Lopez Bar
alt, presented the case to him, and OBJ
tanned his promise that satisfaction would
be accorded by Venezuela after the matter
had been investigated by the Venezuelan
authorities.
About sixteen hours later the government
of Venezuela through the foreign minister.
expressed it's regret at the occurrence. and
orders were forwarded to the commander
of the Restaurador to hoist the American
flag and salute it. At o'clock Thursday
the foreign warships at anchor OF La
Guaira were surprised. the whole matter
having been kept secret, to see the Restau-
rador hoist the stars and stripes and then
fire a salute OF twenty-one guns. Never
before has the Venezuelan government
acted so promptly and so satisfactorily as
the result of diplomatic representations.
and it emphasizes Venezuelas desire to
maintain the most friendly relations with
the United States.
The Americans at Caracas are praisins
Mr. Bowen for so quickly bringing about
a settlement of the affair, which at one
time promised to assume a serious phase.
PORT OF SPAIN, September 25.-Further
explanations of the bombarding OF Ciudad
Bolivar by the Venezuelan gunboat under
the American flag have been received here.
When the United States gunboat Marietta
visited Ciudad Bolivar last July many
DeOple there took her for the ReStauradDr,
as the two vessels are similar In appear
ance and are painted the same color. The
American flag at the Marettas foremost.
however, showed that vessels nationality,
and the foreign residents were glad of her
presence.
The Marietta was expected to return to
Ciudad Bolivar, and the commander Of the
Restaurador took advantage of this eX-
pectation- when he hoisted the American
flag over his vessel to avoid being fired on
by the revolutonistS. --s
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THE STRENUOUS LIFE,
A GREAT STRAIN.

No one disputes the fact that we are living IN
rapid age; II Is rush. rush. rush from morn
Ing until night, and competition is fierce that
the struggle does not cease until the machine IS
worn out Women. too even when surrounded by
every comfort. become infected by the common
spirit and what with their clubs and many social
duties, have time to give thought to their
physical wellbeing until they suddenly brought
to a sharp realization of the fact thar nothing In
their lives Is so Important as attention to cur
rect, rational living 1t may surprise the read
ers to learn that women are more prone to piles
than men. and in most cases. because 1t is Diff
ular movements OF the bowels: irregularity means
straining at STOOL and straining means piles, with
the certainty (under the usual methods Of treat
ment) that the sufferer will ''haye them always
with her, by usual methods Is meant the app
plication CT salves ard lotions, O las last
sort) q Surgical oper ration. II there is q complaint
which entails more distress and suffering upon
those afflicted than plies. hemorrhods, Ii 10
not known to the writer. fortunately, however,
these are learning that there Is a remedy that
cnectualy all forms Of piles: 1t Is known
the Pyramid Pile Cure. Is In sappository form. Is
applied directly to tho parts and does its work
quickly and paine sly; 1t Is sold by druggists FOR
fifty cents a package or will be mailed by the
makers to any address, upon receipt OF price. Mrs.
John II. Castona, 29i2 Arch St. Chicago. says:
aggravating OF Itching and bleeding piles by
the of the great remedy Pyramid Pile Cure,
even after several physicians had claimed there
was no cure except by an operation. l am well
now, and owe all to this valuable remedy. 1 can
not say enough for It. Write the Pyramid Drug
Co., Marshall Mich, for their little book the
and cure OF piles. se23&26
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made himself responsible for all that wa
done with his acQuiescence-
Mr.. Root the Real Defendant.

'13 That Mr.. Root, then, is the real de-
PENDANT in this case. The responsibility for
what has disgraced the American name lies
at his door, He is conspcuously the per-
son to be investigated. The records of the
War Depa rtm ent should be laid bare. that
we may see what orders what cablegram
what reports are there. His standard or
humanity his attitude toward witnesses,
the position which he has taken, the state
ments which he has made, all prove trait ne
is the last person to be charged with the
duty of investigating charges which, IL
proved. recoil on him. 1t is idle to expect
any real investigation from him.
Nor is it safe to trust this Investigation
to the officers who have been serving in
the Philippine Islands. The guilty men arc
their friends and comrades. They have
been led to think that the honor of the
army is served by acquitting the guilty or
giving nominal sentences. They cannot
help trying to extenuate. They canno. help
wishing to dsbelieve."
Finally Mr.. Storey asks:
What do the American people propose to
do about this terrible record? Shall MIR.
Root continue to disguise the truth? Shall
we hide our heads in the sand, refuse to
read or to believe the facts. devote our at
tention to gains and business, and hope that
all this will be forgotten
After insisting upon the Importance OF
rectifying our record in the Philippines by
visiting those who have been guilty Of out
rage with severe punishment Mr.. Storey
concludes by placing the responsibility as
follows:
our soldiers are not to blame for all .his
They are like the rest of their fellow ciIl-
zens-not a whit more cruel. 1t Is tho
American people under false leaders which
has set them to subJugate and has been
content not to ask how the work was done.
We at home may initiate the ostrich, but.
hide our heads as we may. we cannot es-
cape our national guilt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-26
COUNTRY BOARD.

LINGANORE HILLS INN-OPEN THROUGH THE
fall and winter Steam heat. Situated a large
farm, which supplies the table with vegetables.
cream, milk, poultry &c. Telephone and all mod
cCnveniences. Refs. exch. Miss E. II.
BROWN. Frederick. Md. au2926t
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COUNTRY PROPERTY.

FOR ExCHANGE-FOR A SMALL HOUSE In
city. a farm on the Southern railway; short dis
lance from Washington; right at station; con-
and excellent water. This Il very des rable p-cp-
erfy at the price: Apply to WIN. II. SAUNDERS
CO.. lAo7 "B' st. NV. se26-st
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS,

d. q. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE co.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday and Wednesday at 4 pm. for Colonial
Beach, Colton's and intermediate landings and
landings in Wicomico river and Nomini and Lower
Machodoc creeks, Va. Saturdays at am. for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings and
Bushwood Rock Point Coltons, Currioman and
landings in NOmini creek.
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at am for
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON. D. c.. To GLYNONT Nd
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDALL-Dafly ex-
cept Sunday, $3.50 am. Returning about 800 n m
Passenger accommodations hrst-cIass Freight re-
ceived until within half hour Of sailing.
f. s RANDALL A;1,aI Manager. phone 1165; GEO.
phone 1765. WM NJ REARDON, Agent Alex.
andra. phone 80. fe2S-tf25
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fOR RENT-WESSr & EVANS
us 18th ST NV.
Iowa cir l5r fur S200. 90 $500 18th 12r unf 80 30
1765 i. l0r fur. 10. % 1903 Sd, Ior unf 40 so
400 2lst. LIT. FUR 50 90 1426 9TH Or, unf 40 so
Flats Sd & Il. 5r. $3.50 2l35 c. ilr unf al 20
1919 $. llr. INF. .6O.00
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BUSINESS PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS HOY'S
Hotel corner d and Sth SITS. NV: lot IA
feet inches on ID street by 10 feet on Sth iiHet;
improvements. four-story hotel, with two stores
fronting ID street and cne-story
Sth street. Apply to NJ. A. MULLIN & son. COG
Fidelity building Baltimore, Md. se24-w, f IN. st
FOR RENT-LARGE BCILDING, CENTRALLY
LOCATED CONTAINING ABOUT IS 900
SO. FIT: FLOOR SPACE. GOOD CONDI-
TION. WITH COMPLETE BOILER AND
ENGINE PLANT SERVICE. APPLY TO
au14-tf II. ROZIER DULANY. 1920 ST.
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l.. ). r. COR. TTH 81 y. W.
flli9 Sth NV. 5r&w I6.3 30
li2l Duncan ne, Or, biz. so
AZ y NV. ir&b fiat.l2. so
2ili 9TH. 5r&w. 1900
rs 9th ne. store. II 90
2229 Sth NV, Ar. w.ll.O0
2+37 Sth NV. 4r&w. 1880
2S26 It'll NV ,5r, W (coD1 1880
3l2S 7th NV. store. 10. so
zoos ith ne. Or. wtcol)10.C0
Rear Gil VI NV. Ar. $50
aO34 18th nw,3r, I'd 4. 100
I12 VI NV, store. ....T. 90
1872 ID NV. of rs. ST & 50
Rear sos 18th nw(coD6. 20
6,i6 Navy pl Sc. ;r.w. $50
Hotel. Scr. st heat. cheap
NV, steam heat. spoD-tf
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THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT co

Potomac River Route-Fall Schedule
On and after September the steamers Calvert
and Potomac will leave 7th st. wharf every Sunday,
Tuesday and Thursday at pm. for Baltimore and
river landings. Returning, leaves Baltimore pier
o, Light ST., every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday
at pm. arriving Washington early Monday.
must be prepaid. Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York freight solicited. Accommodation for passen-
gers strictly hrst-class. STEPHENSON & BRO.
Agents Telephone Main 74b. Se1-tf, u
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u. s. Dental Associations
Remember the location.
Cor. 9TH s. ID SITS. NV.
Over he Hat store-and opposite Wash B.
ny2+n.7 Williams.
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FOR RENT-BY b. f. SAL
Brookidnd. ID e. Lansing

FOR RENT-BY b. +. SAL
BrookiInd. ID g. Lansing
ST. l2r&2 b rooms, large
yard ...........S $50. 90
1l3 llth NV. for Use en- q
ga 9th NV. Tr&b. .35. 90
1911 l. NV. Sr&b. - MI
Gil y NV. 1r&h. % 80
Cor 20th&iI. sto&2r.25 81
113 | NV. 3rSb Nat y 0d
IS II NV, large store -. 90
Halls for ~. 9th K q NV
T39 4th NV. 7r&b. %. 81
DIS 18th ne. 6r&b. %. 80
1900 L NV. store. %. 0C
Cor ist&N sw stn&IrlS. 30
9Th x o NV. store. is. 90
us IryinS. sto&6r. 1850
124o II Ne. stO&cel 1880
Ofilep rsNlfuS At 1Iy r ~
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DENTISTRY.

TEETH WITHOUT PLATES: FIRM COMFORT.
painless. DR.. L. B. WILSON. $40 18th ST. NV.
sea. 26ts
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FOR LEASE.

FOR LEASE-SEvERAL DESIRABLE APART
ments in the Marlborough, 18th st. above
st. NV, yet to be had. The Marlborough
Is thoroughly modern, completely equipped;
well arranged; freproof and without doubt
of the best buildings of Its kind in the
city. Needs to be seen Open for inspection.
Flrstclass cafe on top story
se24-5t b. II. WARNER co.
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SPRINGS AND BATHS.

Carroll Springs Sanitarium
OPEN ALL THE YEAR. Baths. electricity, sun
parlor covered verandas. hot-water heat, open
hres, acetylene gas, pure spring water pped
through the buildings Send for illustrated ctrcu-
lar. Address G. II. WRIGHT, NJ. D.,
au2S-26t Forest Glen Nd.
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FOR RENT
S22 Conn nv, b. 800. 0C
9l0 NJ NV, fur. 100. 0C
1908 10th NV. 12r. b. 1000
1911 Corcoran, 1lr, D.
TYLER q RUTHER
Ee2O-6ts
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Store 1910 Z NV. :. 500
1917 I'd nw,7r. b. fur IS. 90
@l9 ID NV, Ar. 400
Office rms. 1907 Est NV
Sta r'r 1911 Corcoran.T.5O
FORD. Inc, 1907 + Ut.
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FOR RENr-NO. 1914 conn. AVE NV. EI.E
throughout: adjoining British embassy: is rooms
baths; buffers pantry: etc: Rent. $500.
sel7-tf Once hours to II and to 40
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FOR RENT-N0. 81 ST. NV; LARGE
rooms. with all the conyeniences that mai
model home: new. clean and desirable neigA1uP.
hood: near two car lines: 5000. r.
sel6-u w. J. FRIZZEI.L. 907 9 or 20 Ut. nv.
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Or HENLEY WESCOTT 4 WILCOX,

FOR RENT-Bf r. NJ. HETH. THE POK'TN Err
18th nd sts.-l44i ST.. $3.50; 144T U
mo
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
uov pearls AZ. Formed.

The origin of pearls has been sub
feet of much speculation. About loe
years ago Philippi of Turin announcee
that a living organism forms the nu-
cleus, and in a recent investigation
M. Ralph Duyois, French naturalist
has shown that all pearls found In
common pearl-bearing moiiusk are
cysts inclosing distomes-small ma
rine worms. In the month OF August
when few pearls are obtained, the
tiny young distories. a fiftieth or an
inch in diameter. are to be seen In
stead as reddish yellow points. THESE
become gradually coated with carbon
ate of lime. in an early stage appear
ing as black specks and later as brill
liant pearls, which remain until the
following summer, when they drop to
pieces, and the parasite resumes activ-
ity and reproduces its kind. But II
the parasite dies the crust continues
to grow, a large and beautiful pearl
being but the sarcophagus OF a long
dead worm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
KING ALFONSO XIII.
The Ceremonies of Accession Met n
Lu<ewnrm Reception.

The magnificent ceremonies attend
ing the taking of the oath of office by
the young monarch on Saturday were
marked by several minor accidents. due
to the rusles of the crowds, but no
fatalities were reported. The reception
met with by the procession was, on the
whole. lukcwarm on the part Of the
immense crowds. composed chiefly of
people who had gathered to witness
tie pageant out of curiosity. On the
Puerta del Sol no cheer was raised UNI
til the king arrived there. when he re-
ceived I'M ovation, mainly. however.
from the spectators who packed the
windows and balconies
There were some cheers from the
people in the streets and hats We're
waved. but many men did not even
uncover their heads.
King Alfonso, who was seated on
the right of his mother. smiled con-
tinually. and acknowledged the cheers
by lowing and waving his white
gloved hand.
King Alfonso's first proclamation.
is addressed to the nation. After say
Ing that lessons of experience are
awaiting him, his majesty expresses
tie hope that lie will receive from the
people the inspiration which will sup
ply " hat time has not yet taught him.
The proclamation concludes thus:
III Providence aids me and If the
Spanish people continue the support
they have accorded my august mother
during her regency. and l do not doubt
they will. | have confidence that
shall succeed in my desire TO do all
that untiring devotion can accomplish
for the good of the fatherland and
the peace. grandeur and well being of
the Spanish nation
King Alfonso requested Premier Sa-
gasta TO retain the seals Of Office
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
CONDENSED NEWS.

Final appraisement of the estate left
by Jacob :. Rogers. the locomotive
builder. shows that, us its legacy the
Metropolitan Museum of Art of New
York. will get $5.54I,00
The inquest into the death of Wal.
ter Brooks was begun Wednesday In
New York Florence Burns. who was
arrested on suspicion of being re.
sponsible for the death. but discharged
WAS represented by counsel.
The strike of the structural iron
workers of the American Bridge Go.
was settled at Youngstown. o.. on n
compromise basis of Az cents per
houl for an eight-hour day The men
struck for 30 cents per hour.
Wholesale arrests of children and
their Imprisonment in police stations
for trivial offenses have been ordered
stopped by Mayor Harrison, of Chi.
cago. Seventeen thousand children
under the age of rs were arrested in
Chicago last year a large proportion
OF whom were exposed TO the contain.
mating influences of the cell rooms of
police stations.
T.. II. Davis. n wealthy wholesale
merchant of Fort smith. Ark was
stabbed five times Wednesday I'm nm
encounter i'm his bedroom with n nogro
burglar. Davis shot the burglar IN
the leg and beat him on the head with
his revolver, but the man escaped
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
THE MARTINIcuE HORROR.
The Terrible Situation of the Living
ana Their Needs

No person mas yet been able to APP
proach within eight miles of the new
crater OF the SOufliere volcano. But,
Judging from what can be seen from
considerable distance the old lake at
the summit OF the mountain has dis
appeared The numerous assures in
the mountains sides continue to throw
out yapor, and the subterranean muir
murlngs and trembllngs Indicate con-
tinued unrest. Nearly every remain
ing negro hut in the Carib country
contains decayed bodies and the hor-
rible stencil IL driving people away.
Mutilated bodies are tied with ropes
and dragged TO the trenches, where
they are buried. Sometimes bodies
are crcamated The local government
is feeding and sheltering about 5000
refugees.
The damage done to st. Vincent by
the volcanic eruptions Is now known
TO be considerably greater than was
at first estimated The present un-
easiness of the inhabitants of the
island Is increased by the continuous
agitation of the volcanic craters.
As wide areas of ground which for
merly produced foodstuff have been
devastated there is an abnormal de-
mand for breadstufrs and consequent
scarcity of food supplies. The prices
Of food are advancing. The destruc-
ton of the live stock of the island has
also caused rise in the price of meat
1t is stated ut the war department
that the supplies and stores shipped
TO Martinique and st. Vincent on the
cruiser Dixie from New York and oil
the collier Sterling from San Juan un.
doubtedly will he sufficient to meet
the urgent needs of the suffering peo-
pie for fully Il month to come. The
present efforts of the government Of
ficials are directed TO supplementng
the food supplies contributed by the
people so as To make them at once
available and To devise system of
distribution. Secretary Root has au-
thorlZed the officers of the commissary
department. NJ New York to purchase
any additional supplies to supplement-
public contributions.