The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-02-15
The Pearl Fishery in Mexico.


fishing, contractor must obtain con-
cession, and take care to be provided with
such articles as the Indians most desire
eatables, tools, coarse dresses and toys.
The concession is obtained by securing
fifth of the produce of the fishery to the
authorities of La Paz, and then, at an ex-
pense of five dollars, right to fish in
certain spot is acquired.
A picturesque scene is presented by the
encampment of the Indians with their
families, who are mainly supported
through the year by the fishery. They
impatiently wait the coming of their en-
rlOyers, and their approach is the signal
for joyful tumult. All join in the shout
of welcome, and many plunge into the
in the water their superior fitness for the
labors they are anxious to undertake
Loud cries are heard Of " Engage me,
master" !" I will make your fortune"
90 You employed me last year" " am not
only the best of divers, but am always
lucky"
A selection is made, and the contractor
takes with him those he deems the ablest
hands, pursued by the reprOaches and
taunts of those who consider they are un-
iaAlly negiecCeu. Inc conuitions u INC
engagement secure the divers main.
tenance during the fshery, and q share OF
the unopened oysters. Ihese requirements
granted, shaking hands seals or completes
the engagement.
II Is from the 10Th OF May 70 the 10Th
OF August that the Mexican fishing is
prosecuted. Then it is thatcalm weather
ana cloualess SKY may De expected, Wnlcn
are indispensable To success. Early In
the afternoon breeze frequently comes
from the nortneast. should It ram, the
works are partially suspended. The even
ing Is occupied IN opening the oysters
collected IN the carry part OF the day.
The day after the arrival OF the divers
the places most likely to prove favorable
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