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Show FAMINE THAT FOLLOWS FEASTl. Pitiable Condition of the Poor of St. Johns', Newfoundland. . Halifax, July 27. The latest information from St. Johns, N.F., states that the militit still parades the streets to maintain order and prevent incendiarism, which has been attempted. The condition of the poor in the unburned section is worse than those of the bui ned, as they are without means of subsistence and can get none of the relief contributions. They are actually trying to burn their few belongings in order to get help. Seven thousand persons are . encamped en-camped on a large field, their housing being the worst feature at present. There is no want of clothing or food. The coming fall and winter will, it is feared, realile the fam-ine fam-ine that succeeds the feast. . . . f '. |