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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09

Fine white Shirts, Collars Of all kinds
white and colored ties, DC, just received
at VOLTS.
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Rolnoynl.

Handy Gibson, who form Crl, ha and
his bm"cr shop iu tho Uojnu ilo,cl. has
removed next door g. tnv Post OWre.
lie Is prepared To attoud to- tho wants ot
his customers as usual oycrv Wednesday
and Saturday CAN at the new shop nul
get clean shave.
DON'T forget the place Ia buy youv l:h
OF July goods \ iipc selection ot Cam
die, Lemons, Oranges and E,ncv ,3uols
can hc iou1d at Alton ellis n CO.'S,
NCwburg
l.. Hiuc would nrlrm.thC has ID nr
NlugWpod and vicinity due IA ihe
ct'n"cSl AMI best Loot OF uu wWc cVnr
brought TO kiugWnot.
-
Volt, the merchant tailor has iii $50.
"riVcd u Emo stock ul Gcut Fmutshinv
Goods. Call and cNam.nr thrm.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09

Mrs Stanton, and Mrs Aiiison and
daughter Of Wheeling. who are spending
the Summer at Portland, were in town
last week visiting no Hon. q. NJ Bishops
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09

Messrs. Jno. Barton Payne, w.
Monroe, IT, Clay Hyde, Peter Voltz and
John II. Holt were at Newburg o''uf-
day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09
Noticc

The accounts Of Dls. Foglo & Scott
from March lst, 1878, 10 March lst, 1870.
have been assigned to me, and no settle
mont OF them with any other person will
be recognized. Said CLAIMS must ho sot-
tied Immediately, or cost will have 10 bc
added there 10.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09
Look Horel

J. NJ. Allen, Kingwood, Va, Is
agent for John Laughlin, Of Rock LICK,
", Va. aud is prepared to buy any
quantity of black and white walnut
burls. He will give good price for
them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09

hundred different things can he
bought at Hines for five and ten cents.
John Cooke, who is employed with
NcCannrty & TIughs, has been at home
some time on account Of sickness.
Go to Bishops and get lbs. cofleo for
$IOO.
You can buy a largo wash bowl for -
cents az Hines.
You can buy a dipper or good lh-cup
mt Hines for cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09

Volt purchased his goods direct from
the manufactures, and can sell cheaper
than those who buy ON ioEters. Call
and be convinced Of 90 truG Z this a..
scrtIOn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09
8. & 0. R. R. TIME TABLE.

Condensed time table of Passenger
Trains OF the Baltimore * Ohio Railroad,
for the stations named below, which cook
effect Nov. l7th, ISIS:
Eastward BOUND.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-09

rsCEILANEoUs.
cd Benson, use Oh Office Tor cleo
uon2, j w Parks commissioner .oJ-
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PLEAsAvr DALE, august Sd 1879.
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rLoNs. No.tI No.t5.No. -. Is
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19
DAILY IN7RLLIGENCRR.
wednesday, Nov'r 10, 1879

TIE PIERCE COUNTY PRINTING BILL
JOKE On THE GENTLEMAN PROM
p,RcE. Last May the COMMISSIONS
.pierce County Designated the INTEL
.,crscER as the official organ Of tina.
aInnty. the HeraM, paper in Tacoma,
(which I II Cook is the proprietor,
having made no offer to do the work.
Mr. Cook was o member Of the Council
n the session Of the Legislature just
closed, and in his desire to turn his
oHicial position to promote private
ends had a bill introduced in the House
Of representatives which provided for
giving the work to his own paper at
higher rates than the work is being
dcne FIR by us. A gentleman from the
Capital gives the following history Of
the conclusion of the matter. This
bill was killed. all but ten or twelve
members voting against it. among
whom was Mr. White, from whom Cook
expected help. This was on Friday.
The same day, the University, bill after
striking out free scholarships. passed
the Council by but one majority; Cook
voting in the affirmative. 1t was short.
ly after reported by the enemies Of the
University bill. that it would be recoa-
sidcred and killed in the Council next
day. This coming 10 the ears Of the
mtEnbers from King county. the follow
in. piece OF strategy was resorted to
A note was sent to Cook stating that
White would stop hi, figh, against him :.
and move TO reconsider the Pierce
Couu:y bill! This is said to have fixed
Cook all right again on the University
bill, which was not again called up in
the Council. Directly after the Pres
idrni Of the Council came into the
lobby Of the House. and sent White a
note asking him to move q reconsider
.ri,n Of his bill whereupon White
srose end gave notice that on Monday
he would move reconsideration Of the
vote by which Cooks bill was killed
Il was rule of tho House that q mo-
ton to reconsider must he made the
same or following day that the measure
was defeated. On Monday. White moved
to reconsider. when . member from
East Of the Mountains rose to point
Of order, which was sustained by the
Speaker. and Whites motion was de-
ced as being out of order. having not
been made within the prescribed time
allowed for such motions. Thus the
Cook bill was o dead duck and for the
first time he realized that he had been
"hoi.t with his own petard." White
did not seem much disappointed. or
chagrned, we are informed. when
ruled out of order. The University
bill was passed and sale. and Cooks at
tempt to secure the illegal enactment
of contract to his own pecuniary bet
terment was beyond the range Of pos
sibiity.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

The STRANDED SCHOONER.-Mr.
Sweeny is in receipt Of letter from
Quinault Indian agency. and has per-
uit.ed us to make use of q portion of
it concerning tho present condition OF
the schooner, says the ASTORIA. Mr..
Sweeny tclegraphed to San Francisco
for four 80 ton screws, which came up
by the Elder, and will be sent forward
today by special messenger via Gray q
Harbor. There are now "a men at
work getting the schooner of. She
was valued at SAC. 600. and insured for
$4,000. Some of the parties who are
interested in the wreck (so called). may
get into trouble before the business is
through with.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

RATHER CONTEMPTIBLE.-W ure il
formed that the recent Legislative
Council was guilty Of at least one very
contcmptih,e act. The House appro-
prlatcd $500 year for each Of the
next two years for immigration pur.
poses. Of which 500 Il year were for
Mrs. \. II. Stuart, President Of the
Board, whose arduous labors in the
past have been recently noted in these
columns. Sho has put in four yoars Of
time ana labor without cent of CON-
pensation aud a little something was
due her The Council. however. look
cd at it liz another light, aud cut down
the larger sum to $3.50, and the smaller
to $50 Mrs. S. gets nothing for her
past four years work and hundred
dollars only for the next two. or six
.een dollars and sixty.seven cents u
year for each of the six years. This
was rather parsimonious and cheap,
and the Council got the reverse Of
praise and credit for it.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

BALLAST IN THE HARBoR. This
'exsd question is again before the City
Magistrate. on a complaint against
Capt, Fox, Of the ship Templar. The
case will be tried today. We have
heard statements of the offense from
several persons. aud as there is some
little conflict between them, and we do
not care to prejudice the public for or
against the Captain, VIC will give no
mlier report Of the matter until after
Tue Judicial examination. P.S.-Since
Tue above was placed in tyre, the post
poned investigation has been undergone
ma Capt. Fox acquitted, by reason OF
lack OF testimony against him.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

CREDIT DUE. From all that We Cal,
learn, tho Clerks Of both branches OF
the Legislature did unusually well
during tho session just closed. This il
especially true. We are informed by
many, of the Assistant Clerks. 10th OF
whom were from Seattle. The Enroll
ing and Engrossing Clerks also did very
much better than those of the session
before. Take j. altogether. the clerical
force was strong. effective aud thor
oughly satisfactory. aud future Leg isln.
lures will be fortunate if they are
served as we'll
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

THE WAY THEY TELL Ir.-The
Portland Bee says: The wheat crop
OF Oregon this year. notwithstanding
tho rust, is the largest that has ever
been produced in the State. and at the
remunorntivs prices paid will bring the
people Of the State upwards Of 81. 600.
600. or over $500 for each man, woman
and child Of the entie population.
What State in the Union can make such
a showing Of a single product" Take
off fully one-half the figures above
given. and the reader will have cor
rect report of Oreeon's wheat crop. The
other half Tor twn.thirds) was srowa i'll
Washington and Idaho Oregon, how
ever, will steal all the credit. aud send
all over the world baretaced statements
like the enc above.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

ANOTHER ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
Four or five persons have been shot IN
this Territory during the past fort
night by boys deliberately aiming fire.
arms at ;he7s AMI naTp:, hem-a
most deadly and pernicious practise
that should be stopped by legal enact
'ncnt The OTegohidn furnishes rs an
account Of the latest murder OF this
description: Our correspondent at
haiama furnishes US CD accouu: of a
terrible accidental shooting affair which
occurred Oh Lewis river. W. T.. Friday
afternoon. A young man, aged IS
years. named Fisher, working for An
drew Willard, & we'll known residen.
OF Cowlitz county, amused himself on
the afternoon named by swapping caps
on shotgun. supposed to be empty. at
Mrs. Millard and Miss Burt visitor.
and frightening them. The ladie.
begged him TO desist. but Fisher said
he would suap one more cap AID quit.
This cap exploded the charge. which.
entered the heart Of Mrs Mi!l.rd, Kill
ing her instantly. The scene which
Cn.ued when the husband entered the
house aud found the iicLof lis tart a
corpse WAS terrible 10 witLe,s The
deceased was q most estimable LADY,
had been married but few years, AID
leaves a large circle Of relatives and
friends 10 mourn h,r unfottun ,te death
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

FIRST BIcYcLE.-Thc first bicycle
yet seen in the Territory is one brought
from San Francisco by Mr.. Humphrey
last week, and since sold to Mr. Lipsky'
for the latter's son. 1t is q boys size
and make. but is constructed on the
same principle as those for men. While
out in front Ct the store it attracted
much attention. and young Lipsky is
the envy of tho juvenile population.
Another season will find many bicycles
here in active use.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

zen thick and hard with Ice. AID travel
up and down it is suspended. James
Burns. an Irishman. was drowned il
Eagle river. Cassiar. on the l6.h Of Dc
tober. Everything is housed for the
winter food for man nj d beas. is
plenty. and nothing worse than tLa
cold is anticipated. About $50 men
will spend the winter in the diysings
OF this number 80 Chinese and fe W
whites are on Dease Creek; 20 white
men aud 100 Chiucsa on Hilbert. and
40 white men and 80 Chinese on Nc
Dame Creek.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

Mlny valuable discoveries and much
useful knowledge IS kept from the
wuilI. b.caGs- If tn. immense expense
in MAILING them known 10 the people
This is rCt the Gaze with 1oCUEL's
GERMAN syrup Although bn, few
years I..ro.ineci iuto this cluntry its
sale nov reaches IN every town aud viii
lag" IN The /. s. rs wonderful sGc-
cess III cucing Con-umnt;on. sever
Codgh-. Pncumori,. Asthma. aud all
other hi,t.-,S Of the throat and lungs.
wa. tir-t made Known by distributing
every yea. 'or three years. over 400. =
600 bottles t. the afflicted, free Of chnrge
by Druggist. No such n test of merit
WAS ever given before To any other
Ireuarniion Could you ask more ! Go
~ YOU: DcuSS:.t AID get /. bottle for -
cent, AID Try II. Sample bottles 10
cents
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

Everybody rushes At Hess iivoLs
prrn HAIL to get the coolest glass OF
beer in town. Besides Schafter G ns.
brsted s,e;lacoom and schmlegs beer g,
W o.A, ,.r xou will find Budwciser. 81.
ON 1, i.p aud Milwaukee Lager Beer IN
no.s and Quart bottles. Also all kinds
pa r. Ia lunches to order. A new
o. Table in the house. 81.
~. lager Beer At 4 dollars per
a"".n Quart bottles delivered to any
cert Of tho city.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

hoP CULTURE.--Mr. Il. Phelps, OF
Nll'erton. Oregon. informs Salem re-
porter that he has met with success
lAls season in raising hops. From seven
ana half acres Of ground he raised
isSW pounds of hops these he sold
~ !; Portland at &c cents per pound, real
'ang the neat sum Of $3,170. This
gives return Of 1922 &C per acre.
naa he delayed the sale two days he
0'u'd have secured SO cents per pound
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

BOARD OF EDUCATi.N We have
becn requested by - correspondent Ia
again give the name, Of tn. newly ~,
pointed members 81. the Ter ritori.l
Board Of E1uca:ion, With q short sketch
o! each. The meui bers are J r T. dti3ge
of Wa.lt Nsl!a couutv. J Brown o.
Spokan. and J Il Thompson OF Thurs
ton. Of the first two We know nothi z.
WITH Mr. Thompson We enjoy personal
acquaintance. He was born, we be-
lieve. in one OF tie eastern provinces of
Canada. has lsy,d in Olympia almost
eleven years. Is Presbyterian clergy
man OF deserved popularity, ard for
the last two years has accrp'ably fixed
the position as Superintendent of
Schools in Thurston county. Hi. ap
pointment is . good one.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

MAsoNlc.-A dispensation was issued
from tho office Of tho Grand Secretary
of +. and A. NJ on the 10th inst. for
the organization Of a new lodge of Ma
sons at Newcastle, King county. W. I.
Chas W Hemisphere has been appointed
Worshipful Master, Mitchell Lowe Sc.
Nor Warden. and Archibald Bell Junior
Wsrden Of tie new lodge.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

CAN REST EAsY.-County Commits
siouers can rest easy again. Tue bill
reducing their pay to a . day aud
limiting the duration Of their sessions
introduced during the recent session OF
the Legislature. failed Of becoming the
law
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

AT PAR Gold, greenbacks and
silver are now all at par. or OK like
value, in San Francisco. and should be
here, if they are not. Wha. is knows
a. silver are half dollars. Standard
dollars are reported at 99I.@ 100. Mex
lean dollars ara 961aG97H Owing to
A better demand below the Dakota took
down considerable silver.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

'olSa OUr.-Ship Great Western. in
!, Wv OF the Goliah. and bark Lizzie Will
'@'. In tow Of the S l. Mastick, will
~ ~ /" sea today. Both ara loaded with
ios .'' the their combined c.Igoes sggregat-
destination. ' %" rA"''''' -
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

Nov,Ss A BUILDING. Mr.. Burritt.
the contractor. is at present engaged IN
moving the John Webster house from
the alley up to Third street II w.,' "
made a two story house. aud be other-
wise quite improved.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

fuLL WAREHoUsE.-The big brown
.1elouse Of era wford & Harrington
Just about as full Of -four and feed
...' iron, &c, as can be. It is . sub
.a1ual and 6ne structure of its kind,
=; ~ 70 look at it inside and out. with oil
~ contents, is q real pleasure.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19
DIR. La Mars Seminal Pills

DIR. La Mars Seminal pills
Cure all cases of Seminal Weakness.
Loss of Vigor. Nocturnal Emissions
Impotency. Nervous and Physical Do
bility. aid al: that class OF complaints
arising from excess. indiscretion on
abuse. The old fluid in this remedy A
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH, and the
young a safeguard and protection. DIR.
LA MARS SEMINAL PILLS restore the
Sexual Organs. debilitated from what
ever cause. to their pristine vigor.
Price. So so per bottle. Sent C. U. d.
by express :" any address. secure from
observation Address all orders to A.
McBOYLE Il co, Druggists, Z. y.
Box 9j3. San Francisco.
iy2d&wly3ap
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19
WIN. JENSEN,
Wharf street, Victoria. b. c.

The Boss LUNCH AND THE BEST
BEER. you will always find a: the
Concordis Hall. on Mill street, not
only the best Of home made. but also
the excellent Humboldt Lager Beer.
Also imported beer in quart or pint
bottles. Boiled ham and all kinds Of
cold lunches to order.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

in, %. Cushnan. formerly of Olympus.
pas;asa Eiy employed in the Northern
Don. land Office at New Tacoma, has
n ~ colfax to fill q like position
nl.s. new railroad land Office at that
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

ANDREW CHILpEHG, Vice Consul ior
Sweden ami Norway. is prepared to
execute any business pertaining to the
office. Issues sight drafts on all the
principal cities Of Great Britain, Ger
many. italy, Russia. Norway, Sweden
and Denmark. Also sells tickets at
lowest rates to and from Europe.
ANDREW CmILDERG, Agent.
DIV Seattle, W. T.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

Nicholas lnfAlliblc Injection,
Guaranteed to cure promptly and per-
manently nvery case OF Gonorrhps.
elect ard Whites. no matter Of how
long standing. if directions are followed.
Internal medicine not recommended OF
Necessary. A cure guaranteed or money
rrfu.d-d. For sale by Geo. w. Harris Is
Co. Wholesale and retail druggists, Sc
attic. ". 7. Ol6d&v6m
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
wsnted the at G. o. D. Store. on Occi-
dental Square. Gold and silver taken
at par in exchange for goods. apdtf
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

TIE finest brands Of Cigars and 10
bacco at the Adelphi Cigar Stand. op
posits Yesler's Hall. JyoIs
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19
TTFATlNCS COUCH lOzENcES.

" The great EnsiiAh Remedy: There 10 IN
N qussfionably no ether remedy 80 certain in
~ tts Effects ASTHMA. WINTER COUGH
j \ BRONCHITIS, and DISORDERS VI INF
TupOAT siike yield 70 It's influence. The high
- medical testimony states no better cure for
thee complaints exists tpov proved by oves naI'
. oestssy's s1pestsoesD They contain no opium;
.orphse or sny violent drug. kEATlNos
COUO1 LOZEN0Es. prepared BY THOMAS
EHxfIN0. London, Britain. are sold BY Oh drux.
eie1s. Aeoats for the PactAc Coast: kEDIS1ION
8 %. aSd CHAe. LANoL1Y 90: "a Ifaa-
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. ". TIL
October 18th. 1879.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
y following named settler has hied notice Of
his intention TO make final proof in support Of
his claim and secure fnal entry thereof ct the
expiration OF tairty days from the date OF this
notice viz:
Nos.E Epxosps. Presumption d. 8. No. 400.
for the 81 Of swa and " y OF SEA Of Sec. ~.
To &c n, 4 z, aud names the following = his
vitneAses, viz: Dorr. Forbes, Of Seattle, ". T..
and n. W. Hubbard Of Seattle. w.
1T. BROWN.
ul.v1 nSCstss.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. AT VICTORIA
Persons visiting Victoria should not
fail to stop at the Occidental Hotel. 1t
is the first hotel from the steamboat
landing; is fire. proof; has good accom-.
r,odation for families. and a. good
meals as any hou,e in the city. at only
+! 90 per day.
IvNop~
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-11-19

SHERMAN HYDE i Co. Pacific Coast
Agents Also agents for tho celebrated
E.tey and Standard Organs. For Sheet
Music and Brass Instruments. address
SHERMAN. HYDE & Co..
sua3l -,iawly San Francisco.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-04-05
A Story About Pearls.

/ will tell you a circumstance that
happened twenty-five or thirty years
ago, when l was residing in Calcutta
One morning our friend, the late DR..
Vass, surgeon of the royal army, brought
to my husband, DR.. John Grant, a box
containing twelve or thirteen pearls of
various sizes, saying: "Grant you are
a well known man in Calcutta, and l
want you to hear the curious account of
these pearls, and to take charge of the
box, and let me know any change you
may see in them. Their history is as
follows: About forty years ago a lady
at Amboyna gave pearl to each of two
sisters, saying. These are breeding
pearls; take good care of them; never
touch them with the hand, as heat
Injuries them, and feed them on rice
One of these sisters has just come to
Calcutta, and she has lent the box to
me to show to you. In the forty years
she has had it this is the result-twelve
or thirteen young ones" The box was
opened, and there lay on cotton the
mother pearl, a rather large but ill shaped
individual. The eldest daughter, as 1
called it, was lovely pearl about the
o'Ao shoe JS "O@CAS SCACidiiy bCt luIcC III
a ring. The others were perfect in
shape, but gradually decreased in size;
two very small 1 called the twins, as
they stuck together, and the last was a
very wee seed pearl. According to in
structions, rice was put into the box,
which was locked in secret drawer in
the cabinet, of which my husband alone
kept the key. After some days we open
ed the box, and to our establishment we
found that every grain of rice had been
nibbled. l cannot think of better
word. How nibbled, cannot imagine,
hut that one fact I can vouch for. A
few weeks after we had to leave Calcutta.
The box was returned to DR.. Vass, and
what became of it l know not, 1 have
often mentioned it to my friends, and
some years ago saw in book that Jay
upon my friends table that people in the
east believe in breeding pearls.-Land
and Water.