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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
PiT-PuR After Pins-Pone.
nondon Globe1

Another of our national institutions is
in danger. A patent has been applied for
in the matter of a new game which threat
ems to render ping-pong thing Of the
past. It is played with a pair of bellows,
small balloon and net. And its name
is piff-puff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
rr 7p11HMoND DISPATCH THURsDAY OOTObER 10 1907

dagration which our ministers predict. It
win be the last place to burn. :
The chief fuel Of those days was Wooa,
sold by the load from the vessels in which
it was brought to the city. Coal was very
little used, exceptsin parlor crates. 1t was
imported and was termed Liverpool OF
Newcastle, from the names OF the ports
whence it was shipped. 1t was also known
as ..sea coar' long after the mines of Vtr
:,inia and Maryland were opened, and is
even so called to this day by old-fashion-
cd persous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
Tunnel Jumping in Chicago Nuvi-
cation.
(ChicagO Tribune

(ChicagO Tribune.)
Chicago tugmen view mournfully the
passing of one of their favorite diver
sions through removal of the top Of the
old coffer-dam of the Washington street
tunnel. For years tunnel jumping ha g
been feature of river towing. In Jump
ing" the Washington street tunnel tugs.
with a free river before them. have sho!
over the tunnel. dragging a 4G0-foot yes
sci with 900 bushels Of grain or 1000
tons Of coal behind them. To get over
the cofferdam the big ships have been
forced fifteen or eighteen inches out of
water. their keels resting on the dam,
while the propelers and tugs forced them
across and into deep water.
Seventeen feet below the surface two
divers worked all day yesterday to cut
away the tin1bers of the coffer-dam The
flow of the river was stopped for time
while they worked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

The philanthropist who offered to estao-
lish a home for INDECENT horseflies be-
cause he thought our equine friends would
soon be extinct, and therefore unable to
SIMPLY food for the insects. should be in
Richmond just now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

It was hoped that the Kentucky hen
which recently laid an egg curiously
marked with the letter IS" intended to
imply that the anthracite strike was
about to end, but it now looks as if tn.
egg will become unmarketable before the
report proves true.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
More History Rewritten.

New York Sum-
Leonidas was performing his little ex-
plot at Thermopylae when he was asked
how he expected to hold the pass against
the Persian army.
ITS easy" he replied unconcernedly.
by just pretending. that I am the end
hog on the street-car.''
At this moment Leonidas fell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
Current Com Incnt.

In his speech at Buckingham Court
house Tuesday Senator Martin said: THE
tariff question is the vital issue of the
Qour, and will be the issue in the great
campaign Of 1904"
That's the proper shout.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
CITY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

THE DAILY DISPATCH delivered 70
subscribers in Richmond and MahShes.s
at so cents per month, payable 10 .ns
rier weekly or monthly: the ra-
DISPATCH $50 per anHCTn; % GEMS
Six months. ., -.
Those wishing the paper can oFuI. -,
.cicnhone or postal card. Complaints OF
delivery NAV be made the same way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

Those In the party were Mrs. Joy. OF
Louisville: Mr.. and Mrs. Winthrop Me
kim, MIR. George S. Hoyt, and MI. aaa
Mrs. Frederick Sterry.
IN to-day's arrivals are Amy
5-,o,-,r.and Mr. 4 Dunba, ~ L. Mrs.
Joseph Stickney. Mrs. Che ziiiias.
and Mr.. Oliver Campbell. ,ork.
AR and Mrs. Louis Rodrn4 and
Mr.. James Russell Harris, Asni.adel-
pnia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY
CORNER OF MAIN AND NINTH STREETS
RICHMOND. VA.

Uptown Office, No. $40 east Broad s.tee'
Manchester Office. No. HOS Hull s.ree.
New York ONCE, J. E. Van Doren Asene''
Tribune Building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
Precious.
New York SIM \

(New York Sun)
Mrs. Knicker-Mrs. Smith seems proud
of her diamonds.
Mrs. Bocker-Yes, she refers to them as
her white Goals
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
Small Tons.

Indianapolis News.)
1.-The shortage in, the coal SUPPLY
growled q man who had just got In a few
loads, lis becoming serious It shows al
ready In every ton you buy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS.
THE WEEKLY DISPATCH.

TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is issued IN
two parts each week-on MONDAYS
Thursdavs-at ONE DOLLAR Pc,
payable In advance; six months
CENTS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
His Hard Task.
Detroit Free Press

DO you believe in secret societies?"
No. My wife belongs to one, and
have to keep all the secrets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

Professor Hough, the astronomer at
the Northwestern University, thinks the
lime has rolled around again to renew the
endless discussion Of the question of life
on other planets than our own.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Well, let him discuss it. No harm can
.ome of his so doing. we are sure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
HOW TO REMIT.

Ee-nittanccs can be made by post-ol!'ce
money order tthe safest way), check. or y,
registered letter Currency sent by ina
at the risk OF the sender.
Subscribers wishing change o. auoA
must give the old as well as 'hs ne"
post-office.
Car1nla rnrieS free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16


Set the table, maiden Mabel,
And make the cal bin warm;
Your little fisher lover
Is out there in the storm,
And your father-you are weeping!
o Mabel. timid Mabel.
60 spread the supper table,
And set the tea a-steeping
Your lovers heart is brave,
His boat is stanch and tight;
And your father knows the perilous re,
That makes the water white.
But Mabel, darling Mabel,
With face against the pane,
Looks out across the night
At the beacon in the rain.
The heavens are veined with fire!
And the thunder how 1t rolls!
In the lullings of the storm
The solemn church bell tolls
For lost souls!
But no sexton sounds the knell
In the belfry old and high;
Unseen fingers sway the bell
AS the wind goes tearing by;
How it tolls for the souls
OF the sailors on the sea!
God pity them God pity them,
Wherever they may be!
Goa pity wives ana SWeetheartS
Who wait and wait in vain
And pity little Mabel,
With face against the pane.
A boom! the lighthouse gum
(How its echo rolls and rollsD
tbs to warn the home bound ships
Off the shoals!
See! a rocket cleaves the sky
From the fort-a shaft of light!
See! it fades, and fading leaves
Golden burrows on the night!
What makes N1abel's cheeks so pale?
What makes Mabers lips so white?
From the shoal of richest rubies
Breaks the morning clear and cold;
And the angel on the village spire.
Frost touched, is bright as gold.
Four ancient fishermen,
In the pleasant autumn air,
Come toiling up the sands,
With something in their hands
Two bodies stark and white.
All, so CHASTITY in the light,
With sea weed in their hair!
She will never watch again:
Never watch and weep at night,
For those pretty, sanity eyes
Look beyond the stormy skies,
A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
Chicago Daily News.

Life Insurance Agent-"Wl1y, just look
at that list. I've insured twenty-four men
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

he conclusion that the novel is passing
1ut has nothing to say as to whether
great many of the novels Of to-day ought
not to pass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
And 1t Did Them No Good,
cleveland Plain Dealt

"Burglars entered Bixby's house the
other night
Did they rob him of anythng?"
Yes, of nights rest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

seems to have broken out again, with real
seriousness. the Bulgars having responded
10 the Macedonian cry In large numbers.
Nothing could be truer than this from
he Roanoke Times, as every newspaper
nan knows: However people may say,
and perhaps make themselves believe,
when they have achieved something
worthy Of note or been duly honored in
some way, they lie for the world to
snow it; and there are but few whose
names appear in print who. do not take a
second look at it,
The idea that any mans dignity will
suffer- be he President or other person.
Who makes an honest effort to settle the
coal strike and avert the terrible calamity
hat hangs over the country, seems to us
sar-fetched in the eXtreme.-Staunton
News.
Not only far-fetched in the extreme
but ridiculous to the last degree.
If the interstate commerce law is de-
signed to regulate rates, the power to
,egulate them should be conferred upon
he commission, or otherwise the law
should be repealed. So with the Sherman
antitrust act. If an enforcement of these
avs would have warded off the conditions
which have so disturbed the business of
he country, no time should be lost in so
amending them as to render them etfec-
i've and prevent a recurrence of the trou-
Die. 1t is doubtful, however, whether a
party that is in partnership with trusts
md combines can be relied upon to do it.
Danville Register.
Doubtful. We should say so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
The Face Against the Pane.

(By Thomas Bailey Aldrich.)
Mabel, little Mabel,
With face against the pane,
Looks out across the night
And sees the beacon light
|, Attending in the rain.
She hears the sea birds screech,
And the breakers on the beach
Making moan, making moan.
And the wind above the caves
OF the cottage sobs and grieves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION 1e,
Address all communications ihe LIS
patch Company Richmond. Va
Rejected manuscripts will not DC
turned. GOV
Letters recommending candidates 80,
Office and resolutions OF respect inSc' ee'
,nly as paid matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

The pestiferous near eastern question
seems to have broken out again, with real
seriousness, the Bugars having responded
10 the Macedonian cry in large numbers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

For those pretty, sanity eyes
Look beyond the stormy skies,
And they see the beacon light.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
Regulars Will BE Cut Down to the
Minimum Allowed

q.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. October 15.-Or-
ders will be issued by the War Depart
rnent tomorrow. directing that the reg
ular army be reduced to the minimum
size authorized by law. $500 men. With
the practical cessation OF outbreaks In
the Philippines. 1t IS believed that this
can be done safely The present size OF
the army IS about G. On0 men.
The cavalry and artillery regiments will
be reduced to the minimum basis. except
around Fort Leavenworth. where the
commands will be kept Of full size FOR
educational reasons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
John w. Gate. Arrived

NEW YORK. October 15.--John ~.
Gates arrived to-day on the steamer
Oceanic, from liverpool.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16

She will never watch again:
Never watch and weep at night,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-16
OUR ARMY TO BE REDUCED.

5taunton. Va. October II. 1902.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
CAGES 5 NEW POSITION.
believed That He win Accept Prasi
lrnry of Chicago Title &
Trust COMPANY

CHICAGO Jan 23.-Close personal
friends OF Lyman j Gage. says th.
3ecord-H-ra'3 makes the statement
that he VIII accep, the presidency "
n" Chicago Title & Trust Company
officers Of the company have no, been
notified Of his acceptance as yet but
some Of them express confidence that
he viii decide 10 take the position.
Mr. Gage VIII leave the treasury
department February /. turning The
Office over on that day to Governor
Shaw. 1t is probable that he will take
a rest Of few weeks before accept
ing any position. That viii give him
time to look over the ground In New
York. where trust company positions
have been offered to him, but many
% fhis closest friends state positively
that he viii pass by the opportunities
in other cities to get back 10 Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
IS A THRIVING !. =,
INFANT INDUSTRY
United States Steel Corporation
Makes Annual Report TO
Stockholders.
BOOKS ARE FULL OF ORDERS
Shipments h ug Called for
Faster Than They Can Re
>upplicd--rricc> VIII Not
BE Advanced.

NEW NOEk. Jan. % remu.
ayy repor, covering ,hg operations rC
the United States S,yr Corporation
sln,r 10 came into rNtS,cu,r rem mouths
age was made ,o thc Stockholders to-
iIy.
The report which is signed by both
Charles NJ SchWab and Elhyr, A..
Garry, declared the prrscu, business
and future outlook. viewed ahead
through lSe 10 be highly sauStac-
tory The report says
The outlook Tor the year 10! is very
bright Everything indicates ,ha, all
the facilities of each subsidiary com
pany will he taxed 10 their utmos,
TO supply the demand that is being
made The actual business now book
"a, and Of which shlpmru, is being
called Tor faster than /, ,an bo sup
piled. amounts TO more than hall the
,otal combined annual capacity %, all
the companies"
The reference 90 prices follows.
The demand for products has been
SO grea, tha, prices coub easily have
been advanced Indeed. higher prices
have been voluntarily offered by GUS
TONERS who were anxious Tor lmmeil-
a,r execution oy orders, bu, the com
pAn.rs have fairly mJiuu.urI The pa
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30

many things Schwab reflects his train
ing. He is, however a man Of strong
personality. He Is an ideal corpora
ton man. but he does not yield his
individuality 10 any corporauon-lor
Schwab is bOld-eyed AMI tull-hlooded;
he is strong voiced and democratic
II gOes At things like rushing prairie
wind He stands in awe ~ no man.
As is natural for man trained by
Andrew Carnegie. the prince Il Civ
ers, Mr.. Schwab is very liberal He
began to give when he was Younger
than he is now. and not as wealthy
He has done many handsome things.
II the little town where he passed his
boyhooi hr Duilt a splendid Catholic
church that cost him Sl5oOU0. Tie
established the Homestead Industrial
school, ard has given largely TO many
charities and institutions.
Unlike some rich men. he is not
afraid to carry loose change in his
PNNhCt Nhat Lt may NlNN q ilLllt a. pNCt
where he sees the need. That favor
i,e anecdoJe Of borrowing nickel
from friendly millionaire to pay car
fare was never told OF him. Last
Christmas he gave 1900 to a fund to
buy toys FOR poor children
The story OF how he came ta give
III was not told at the time. \ report
Ter approached him at a public meet
ing and asked what he thought u the
movement 10 raise the fund.
Good thing. II course" said he.
running his hand down into his pock-
et. Give this for me-
He pulled out a $1,000 bill and handed
ii over. Then he kept on fumbling
through his pockets and produced 500
more. handing it over with the re-
mark:
You Nigh, as well take this along.
too"
Schwab is a busy man: he talks fast.
he moves fast, thinks fast. but he
enjoys life under high pressure. it
doesn't hurt him and he Is just get
Ting under Way. A million a year
more or less-is not 80 bad for a young
man and charles ". schwab rlay 10
right we'll when he gets older
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30

r---=-71'T IS easy to find pure soap; 1t is easy
to Ind cheap one. The problem is
I2- ! to find both combined; a soap that is
pure yet inexpensive. Ivory Soap is the best
solution Of that problem. 1t is an original
product, evolved after years of experiment and
research. Ii is the most of pure soap for
the least money. 1t stands approved to-day
BY second generation Of Ivory Soap users.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
= PROLrFI" cow.

LAKE MILLS, Wis Jan. 29.-Mer-
cedes Ju!ips Pieterje No. 39,4sO. a JET
ferson County Holstein COW, raised
and recently sold by W. r. Gates of
Oakland. this county, to the South
Side Stock Farm, st. Paul, now holds
the worlds butter record by produc-
ing 54 pounds Of milk in seven days
and pounds. five and seycn-tenths
ounces Of butter. The average test Of
this cow is 4O2.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
'aciflt Coast II
Chicago and Cincinnati

connecting with through trains lDr all
oints In the lar EAST. SOUTn or
'pVTUEASr, Fast and handsomely
'Quippcd steam heated trains Dining
'ars, HutycI Library Cars. sleeping
'ars and Free RcclinlnE thair Cars
,hruushout tho following states:
IOWA. INDIANA. WISCONSIN. MIS-.
SOURI,. TENNESSEE. LOUISIANA.
tLLtNOiS. MINNESOTA. SOUTH DA.
KUrA, ARKANSAS. KENTUCKY and
MISSISSIPPI
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
MRS. STANFORD RECEIVES.

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Mrs. Leland
stanford gave a reception last night
TO the graduates Of Leland Stanford
jr, University residing in this city and
vicinity The reception will probably
result in the formation Of a Leland
stanford Alumni association here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30

NOTICE To WATER CONSUMBRS
You az requested to use as little
water as possible during the cold
weather.
At the present tim" the consumption
A. the present time the consumption
exceeds the supply. and in accordance
with section 9. the water will be shut
on entirely from premises whore Eau
Gets are left running.
J H. MANSELL Supt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
MONT WAS HHR TERROR.

Il would cough nearly all Alsht
long" writes Mrs. Chas. ApDlrEa,e. Il
AleIandria. Ind, and could hai dly
get any sleep. I had con ;mpt'1R 20
bad that II I walked % block would
cough frightfully and SPIT biol. lut,
when all other medicines failed. three
Sl.O0 bottles Of Dr. Kings Sew Dlycov-
cry wholly cured me- and I gained SO
pounds" It's absolutely guaranteed 20
cure Coughs. Colds La Grippe. Bron-
chitis and all Throat and Lung Trnu-
bles. Price SOC and Slg0. Trial bottles
free at Hart's Drugstore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30

woman, OILERS a consultation by letter
6rr Write to nr. Pierce. Buffalo, NY.
4 had hllug nf Internal organs aud hal To
gp 10 hei eycfN month had irregular manthl,
pett,Ni, Which would >ometimrs last ten ~
twrlvc l'Ns~ writes Mrs l. iiolmes of C,sl
spring street. tu,nntown. Pruua "tiad alsD
indigestion .o hsd that l could not cat anythiug
hardly w r-fcc favoritc Prescription anf
Goldru M,,.t-,l Discovery cutrd me l l,.,&
thuvv ls.U..s at ,hc Na,oriir Prescription ,uU
ono NJ the t.o,Jru Mr,lical p,-cvVvr
For II one.ccnt stamps To pay cN.
pcuSc of mailing Jg.t YOU can gct me-
a flpcg covered cop, oi pr ryuvr
CowHoa Ssu,r Medical Adviser las
hooh rou,..u, tNnN pages Address lt
X. y Pierce. Ruiitlo, y. Y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30

People who wear the Insignia or the
rcd cross ought not to act as spies,
THIS is putting the eros into had com.
pany,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
The Northwestern Line
A Few
INTERESTING
FACTS

When people are conlcmplltlnE
nip, whether N business or pleasure.
they naturally want the bes. s.rvice
pblaInabIe ~ far ns speed, comfort and
safeiy Is concerned Employees OF The
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES are
pail % serve the public and our trains
are operated go ns 10 make close con.
n'cilons with dlyergng lines at all
junction points
Pullman Palace Sleeping and Chair
Cars IN through rains.
Dining car service unexselsd, Meals
served a Ia carte
In order 10 obraIn the nrst-class ser-
vice, ask the ..ckc, agent 10 sell you
ucket oVer............
The Wisconsin Central Lines
and you will make dlrec, connexions
at ST. Paul for Chicago. Milwaukee and
all points East.
For any further lntormlllln rall on
anv ticket agent, or correspond With
JAS. c. POND. Gen. Pass. Agt.
or JAS. A. CLOCK, Milwaukee. Wis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30

Rear Admiral schlcy Is having u
rndiNltion long drawn out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
Common Sense :

Is the motto Of the modctn woma'
The thick Snlel Shoe and the rainy d
skirt ATE witnesses to tHc W,sc ap.,,
uou OF the motto in matters q, uues
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
It Will Pay YOU.

% write tor our rates before YOU pur'
hAsr q Ticket tn any point In he
asst Through Tourist Cars from
he
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
Auxu9Ious Travel

The Northwestern Limred" trains
electric lighted Throughout, both inside
and out, and steam heated, are With
out exception, the finest trains in the
world. They embSdy the latest, reWest
and best Ideas for comfort. convent r1ce
and luxury ever offered .he travelling e
public. and altogether are the most
complete and splendid production of the
ear builders art.
These splendid Trains
Connect Wlth.....
The Great Northern
The Northern Pacific and
The Canadian Pacific
AT ST. PAUL FOR
CHICAGO and the EAST.
No extra charge for these superior
accommodations and all classes OF tick
cts are available for pass age cn the
trains on his line are protected by the
lnterlocking Block System.
W. II. MEAD, II. L. sIsLER
General Agent. Travelling Ar'i
Portland. Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30
The
Queen
Of Hayti
THE LATBKr MUSICAL
COMEDY SUCCESS.

Presented by the best and largest
Colored Organization Travelling.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30

Advance sale OF seats opens SatHr-
Jay morning at Griffin Il Reeds
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-30

Prcpard orlN pv l. g. uf NlrrN NVu. ChiriAgO
Tho A. hdtlc,.. ultlust tN times tho AZ. ~
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-16
MANY MULES FOUND
FLOATING In GULF
1T is BELIEVED THAT BOER SPIES
HAVE BLOWN UP A BRITISH
TRANSPORT EN- ROUTE TO
SOUTH AFRICA.


New Orleans, January 15.-It is believed
in shipping circles here that British
transport laden with American mules
bound for South Africa, has been either
intercepted or blown up by Boer spy in
the Gulf of Mexico or has foundered.
A schooner arriving on the lower coasts
reports hundreds of dead mules floating
for distance of thirty miles.
The more conservative attribute the
floating carcasses to a disaster to one
of the British vessels during the storms
that have been raging near the coast this
week. Dispatches from Quintan, Tex,
which Is only a short distance south of
Port Cades, says that the schooner Ouga
has put in Matagorda bay to shelter from
the fierce gale blowing on the. gulf and
that Captain George Peterson reports hav-
ing seen long rows of dead cattle and
mules floating in the water. He describes
the range of the dead stock as covering
at least thirty miles.
Mathew Warning of the elder Dempster
Steamship Company which furnishes
many of the British, transports states
that all their transports have been ac-
counted for except one sailing from here
thirty days ago. They had heard nothing
from her. The recent attempt to blow
up the British transport Mechanism In
this port is recalled by those persons who
are inclined to the opinion that the Brit
ish transport has been blown up. The
attempt to destroy the Mechanism was
charged to Boer aaents