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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1881-09-06
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neil oisis Die meiiisn 2atsa Su trassn
haben."
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1881-09-06
MiBsriH.

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frcsr3iri) .Sbr isio cine 10 miisrabls
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COMMANDO.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1881-09-06
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ba!o tinaus9suorfen, une oa bah ib mid
bisrbsr seisBt mir uno Dem 9errn Dirtb Die
SADIE 3u erlsiAtsrn.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1881-09-06
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uup J'elnee BON Surrpd temnen laien nil, fplte ete
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1881-09-06
Musmeg.

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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

given of any citizen than can be fairly said
of him that he is a good citizen, good
neighbor, good husband and father,
good Christian and good man.
An incident which he related yesterday,
among the many charming "reminiscences of
his life that ought to be permanently fixed
as part of our local history, was one that
in conclusion of this article may be cited
as most aptly characterizing the subject of
it. The erratic and versatile Reuben
Chambers, editor, publisher and manual
printer of the Bethania Palladium, next
door neighbor to Mr.. Houston for many
years, and, as he styled him, ga rank
atheist" would often ''burst in " upon him
with questions about the Bible, which
Chambers intended should perplex Mr..
Houston for a ready answer, though he
we'll knew that he could never shake his
faith in that blessed Book which Cham
bers said was "all lies" and Mr.. Houston
stoutly averred "hain't lie in it,"
Said Chambers "Now, David, 1 can
prove to you that it lies. For it says
one place Moses was buried here, in an
other place there and in another that
he lay there In two of the places
your Bible must lie.'' For a moment"
says Mr.. Houston, in his broad Scotch
Irish, 81 was struck dumb, but I believe
the Almighty put the answer into my
mouth. said See here Reuben Cham
bers, suppose some stranger would
come here long time afterwards to find
where some dead man lay who had been
buried here. He would meet you and
you'd tell him he was buried in Bethania.
He'd come along and inquire Of Joe Bare
foot and he'd tell him in Jacksonville !;
aud he'd ask me and I'd say Puddingtown.
and he'd 60 away thinking what liars two
of these men must be. - Chambers was
silenced il not converted.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
klLLED BY A BURGLAR.

Shocking Tragedy Near Valley Forge
Arrest or tho Probable Murderer
VALLEY FORGE, Pa, March 1S.-Sam-
uel ClugstOn, of this place, was murdered
about three o'clock this morning by a
burglar. The latter entered the house by
pryins open a window, and went directly
to MIR. ClugstOns room. who at once
seized him. In the ensuing scuffle Mr..
ClugstOn was shot twice in the right
breast and died about half an hour after
wards.
The entire neighborhood is aroused and
the county is being secured for the muir
derer. 1t is believed that he cannot es-
cape, since he left behind him his coat, vest,
shoes and hat, the iatter marked &c. s."
MIR. ClugstOn was at one time owner of
the Valley Forge paper mills. He leaves
a wife and eleven children.
Later.
A man with his shirt front covered with
blood has been arrested and will be held
until the police arrive. They have been
telegraphed for. The clothes left behind by
the murderer arc brown OvercOat, light
sack undercOat, black diagonal vast, and a
black derby hat with the initials "G. 81
Only one man entered che house and an
accOmplice watched outside.
The Victim OF the Crime.
PHILADELPHIA, March 18.-The man
murdered at Valley Forge this morning
is supposed to have been Joseph Clurg-
stine, superintendent and principal owner
of the Valley Forge palm fibre paper COM
pany. He recently took Joseph Jordan as
a partner. 1t is not clear that tie inten-
tion of murderer was to rob the house, as
nothing was taken away. The intruder
was discovered by son of the victim.
The young man had struggle with the
burglar and narrowly escaped being shot.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
saxe Your Hair-Keep n Benut,fu

Save Your Hair-Keep 1t Bexutlfa.
The London Hair Color Restorer'' Is the
most delightful article ever Introduced to the
American people and is totally different from
all other Hair Restorers, being entirely free
other articles for the hair obnoxious. Where
badness or falling Of the hair exists. or prema-
ture grayness, from sickness or other causes,
its use will restore the natural youthful color,
and cause q healthy growth, cleansing the
scalp from all impurities, dandruff, ETC., at the
same time a most pleasing and lasting hair
dressing, tragrantly perfumed, rendering it
soft and pliable, making 1t an indispensable
article in every toilet. Ask your druggist for
London Hair Color Restorer. Price IS cents a
bottle. Six bottles, 81. Main depot for the
United States, $50 North Sixth street. Philadel.
phia. mll-1vlTTh8 F&W
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
p. II. Il. NEW LINE.
Saio of Real Estate.


Augustus Reinoehl has sold to the Penn
sylvania railroad company a triangular
piece of ground containing about three
quarters of an acre, OF which is erected
his brick dwelling house and some other
buildings near his his varnish factory ON
the Mannheim turnpike north of this city.
for sc, 200. The tract purchased is on the
line of railway to he built by the company
north of Lancaster for the Purpose of
Strengthening the road, work on which
will be commenced we understand. very
soon. The new line, commencing
near the Big. Conestoga bridge,
will cut through Hardwicke, owned by
Capt. Wiley, the old Stambaug gh property,
now owned by the Pennsylvania railroad,
John II. McGovern's, Mr.. Reinochl's John
McGrann's heirs, Mr.. Westman's and
others, and will strike the present road a
short distance west of Dillerville. All
through freight trains will run over the
new road, and thus relieve the city
thoroughfares Of the long trains with
which they are now almost constantly
obstructed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
KILLED WITH A RATCHET.

Tragic Death of an Orc Mine Boss.
Mr.. Samuel Hollow, a married man and
the father of severa children, residing in
Conestosa Centre, has been engaged for
some time as boss miner at Helms ore
mines between New Providence and
Martinsville this county. He was good
workman and popular with his employers
and the men under him. He met with a
tragic death yesterday. About p. m.
while engaged in the course of his duties
he was accidentally struck by the ratchet
of a boring machine, on his head, his
skull was fractured and almost instant
death ensued.
Mr.. Hollow was native of England and
was 4S years Of age. Dr.. E. F. w. Urban,
of this city, was his brother-in-law, having
been married to Mr.. Hollow's sister. De-
ceased was a practical miner and has been
working off and on for Mr.. Peacock ever
since the COnestosa furnace was restarted.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
FIRE IN NEW YORK.
Toy Store Burned Out,

New YORK, March 18.--At an early
hour this morning fire broke out in the
store of Lyman & Curtiss, importers ol
toys, occupying the fourth floor of the
building extending from 1O2 Chamber,
street through to 32 Warren street
The flames were extiEguished after
they had done considerable dam
age aud the water had soaked
through to the lower floors and ruined
much property there. The cause of the
fire is not known, but the tenants are all
insured. The losses are as follows
Lyman & Curtiss, $1,000 Spirit Of tht
Times, third floor, $1,000; Railway s.
Co., patent medicines, second floor, $500
VIM. NJ. Cauldwell, hardware, second
floor, 81 ,0GO besides other small losses.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
WASHINGTON NEWS
PENNSYLVANIA POSTAIASTERs Ar
POINTEDs

Arthur Gives HIS Party the Necessary Dc
Gliding Vote.
WASHINGTON, March 1S-A delegation OF
employees of the Brooklyn, League Island,
Boston and Washington navy yards called
upon the president to-day to request the
enforcement of the eight hour law in the
various navy yards.
Representative Dezendorf, of Virginia,
introduced the members of the delegation
to the president, and stated that the navy
department, under Secretary Thompson.
was the only department under the gov
ernmennt in which the 8 hour law had not
been enforced. President Garfield said he
would give the matter careful attention.
Pennsylvania Postlnasters.
Among the nominations sent to the Sen
ate to day were the following Pennsylva-
mia postmasters Francis G.. Parke at
COatesville, VIM. B. Baker at Bristol,
James James at Hazleton, Edwin T. Ag-
new at New Castle.
Cabinet Meeting.
The cabinet convened at 10 o'clock to-
day, and the session, it is believed, will be
lengthy one. Among the matters to be
presented for consideration and upon
which the president will desire an expires
sion of their views, is whether the finan-
cial status affords reasonable or sufficient
grounds to render an extra session Of Con-
gress necessary or advisable. The ap-
pOintments of United States marshal for
the District of Columbia, governor of
New Mexico and commissioner of agricul
ture will also be considered.
Tho Republican Organization.
In the Senate q resolution, offered by
Mr.. Anthony, reorganizing the Senate on
a Republican basis. was agreed tn, yeas
SO, nays 81, the vice president casting the
deciding vote, and then, at o'clock the
Senate went into executive session.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
SPECldL NOTICES.
An Invaluable Article.

The readers of the Ar0us have no doubt
seen the advertisement OF Ely's Cream Balm
in another column. An article like Cream
Balm " has long been desired. and now that it
is within the reach Of sufferers from Catarrll.
Hay Fever, &C., there is every reason to be-
licvc they will make the most OF it. DR.. W. F..
Buckman, W. E. Hamnan, Druggist, and other
Eastonians have given it. trial, and all recon-
mend it in the highest terms.-Edston, Pa.,
Daily Argas, Oct. =, 1872
We have sold many gross of Ely's Cream
Balm, and are gratincd to hear from our Gus.
toners the most fiattering reports; believe it
Is an article of real merit. Smith, KLINE & Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, Philadelphia, Pa.
;, mar7!2wd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
Philadelphia Market.


PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March lS-FlOur firm,
with fair trade superfine, % COOS 50;
extra % 75d4 S Ohio and Indiana family
8 37G5s7; Penna. family - s705 Is st. Louis
family IS g; Minnesota Extra % 0od5 81:
spring do 81 OO@S co.
Rye flour firm at 5 co.
Wheat quiet; No. Western Red 81 1S01 %
Del. and Penn'a Rel, 81 15@l 70 : do Amber
Corn scsrce and firm steamer, :A6s5c
yellow 561a@57c; mixed, 56Hc.
Oats strong. held higher; No. l White
ei .s2Siss. s0' = '''; NO. D. 10 H. No. A'1e'
kye firm and scarce at 81.
Provisions firm Il: mess pork $l1 50; beef
hams $22 5OG23OO: india MS beef, $SOO.
Bacon-smOked shoulders 6L06Lc; salt do
&c: smoked hams IU1<@llc; picked ham. 0
Lard market firm: city kettle 1lkc; loose
butchers lOc /; prime steam 11@12xc.
Butter firm, fresh, receipts small and
wanted Creamery ex fra 3303lc creamery
good to choice 3Od32; b. T. & N. Y. extra tubs,
2S@29c do frkins. gl@22c; Western dsirv
extra 24Dssc: do good to choice 9OG &c. Rolls
dull and quality generally poor Penn'a at
150lSc Western Reserve extrs, 17022.
Eggs firm Pa. and Western, 1SNl5xc
Cheese quiet; New York full cream $50
1s]9c; Western full cream l2E6l2Ac; do fair
to good ll1z0I2c; do half skins o9loc; Pa.
Petroleum dull refined SIC.
Whisky active at 81 10.
.Sceds-GOOd to prime clover steady at X
o. do do Timothy firm at 8 o. do do Flax
| seed scarce and nominal at 81 350l 81.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
ssMv Rack Aches On

and feel miserable said q hard working
man. The doctor questioned him and found
that he had been habitually costive for years,
that now his kidneys were disordered and his
whole system deranged. Kidney-Wort
was recommended and faithfully taken and
in q short time every trouble was removed.
The cleansing and tonic power of this medi-
cine on the bowels and kidneys is wonderful.
-Congregdtiondlist. ml+lwdAw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

sale, but were withdrawn on account of
the inadequacy of the prices offered
for them. In taking the colts
home the hired man walked
some distance in front of them, and Mr..
Cassell behind them to drive them along.
On reaching the railroad crossing the
hired man, not noticing the approach of
the train, crossed the track and the colts
followed him, but before they could be
driven from the track by Mr.. Cassell the
train came thundering on and struck them,
killing one and injuring the other as above
stated.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
DEATHS,

SUEssERoTT.-In this city, on the 18th inst
Lewis S. Suesserott. son of the late Rev. B. e,
and NJ. j. Suesserott, in the I'D year of his age
Notice OF funeral hereafter. It'd
TYMONEY.-In this city, on the 18th inst, Miss
Ann Tymoney, In the Seth year Of her age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral, fir on,
the residence of James McAleer, No. 6lO East
King street, on Saturday morning at s1k
O'Clock. Mass at st. Anthony's church ut 9
o'clock. Interment at st. Mary's cemetery.
lids :.
MooEE.-In the borough of Strasburg, on
March II, 1881, Samuel Moore, in the Goth year
OF his age.
The friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of DR.. Weaver, Main street, Stras.
burg, on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock. 2t*
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

Hiar Workers at s6 ss6s5O; good medium af
~ 4O06 80: common pigs at S. all sold
EAST LIBERTY.-The receipts of cattle weru
S'1 head all through nothing done.
g 5016 20; best Workers, sSG6 70 common DO
IS 5O@5 90. "O''
Sheep-Receipt !, coo head; the market closed
slow at yesterdays prices.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
MARRIAGES.

RoHRER-HULL.-On March II. 1881, by the
Rev. w. T. Gerhard, at his residence, No. 81
East Orange street, Mr.. Amos N. Rohrer, to
Miss Mary Hull, both of Strasburg.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
MARKETN.


NV YORK. March 1S.-Flour-State and West
rules steady, very moderate export and home
extra DO "A 3O@4 50; choice do - 6O949O fancy
do "a 959G IS; round hoop Ohio a a505 O6
choice do at % O506 s.; superfine west
crn - 65l4 10: common to good cx
ira do - 3O949O; choice do Is OO06 Is choice
white wheat do IS 0OIG 0O. Southern firm un
changed common to fair extra at "A 75a
s %: good to choice do 8 2507 90.
Wheat A@Ac lower. feverish and unsettled
No. White, April. 81 2l@1 2lH; do May u I9zz
No. Red. April. 81 23A@l 244 do May, 81 ~,
@l q do June 81 IN.
Corn dull, scarcely SO firm Mixed western
spot. 5611@591fc; do future, 569s9Hc.
Oats scarc.ly so firm; :; State 441504S1c
Western 43150lsc.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
AlnHSelnents,

around the World To.ni0ht-The spectaeu.
lar drama "Around the World in 80 Days." by
jules Verne. will be produced at Fulton opera
house tonight by LouisAIartini's combination
Among the attractions advertised are q brill
liant ballet led by Mile Adele Pasleiri. pre-
miere danscuse, and gorgeous Amazonian
march and drill, together with other necas-
sary adjuncts to 1 complete representation OF
fine scenic aud mechanical effects.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
A CULT KILLED,
AAd Another Badly Injured.

Asd Ahother Badly In3uFed..
Yesterday afternoon about hslf-past four
o'clock Mr.. Joseph H. Cassell. residing a
mile and half north of Landisville, had a
valuable colt killed, aud another seriously
injured by being struck by the locomotive
OF the Chicago Express east. It appears
that Mr.. Cassell and hired man had
driven the colt, embarrassed, TO Lands.
vile, where they were offered at public
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
THIRD EDITION.
FRIDAY EVENING. MAR. Is, 1881.

WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-For the Mid
die states, cloudy or partly cloudy weather
with occasional rain, slight changes Of
temperature, northeast to northwest
winds, stationary or lower barometer.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

BgrIA1o.cCattle1Receipts to-day were go
dull, wsak.and lower: one load of choice
steers at - %, few lots of butchers' stock at
% 5O04 .. several cars uns0ld.
sheep and Lambs--Receipts to-day were 3. 700
head c0nsixned< through. . cars market
dull, tending downward offerings only mod
crate fair to good western sheep, $505 65
choice to fancy, 8 7066 6; extra at $50
go; western lau:bs At Is 5O06 IS; . few
cars Of Sheep held over.
HOgs-Receipts to-day A10O head; consigned
through, 70 cars offerings light prSccs irreg-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
In York

Charles II. Barr, of this city, was in
York yesterday, trying to rent their new
opera house in that place for the opening
night.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

Fickle in appetite, irresolute in mind, and
subject TO melancholy, try Malt Bitters.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

Young ladies who delight in fair, fresh face
use Cuticura Medicinal Soap,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

BUTTONS
OF EVERY KIND.
CUT JET BEADS............1O 10 punches for Sc
FINE cut STEEL BEADS.
JET PINS FOR THE HAIR.
AL the Latest Novelties in
JET HAIR ORNAMENTS
Ball Top Combs,
Jet Bracelets
SAhAh bhHN TWa mAarI tor T. hA1n f1Ns'
Gilt and Silver Ball Top Rack-Combs,
Gilt and Silver Ball Top Side-COmbs,
and q great many other Novelties which we are
receiving daily.
Elegant assortment OF
SPRING KID GLOVES.
ALEXANDER" threebutton. ........... ssc
we guarantee every pair.
A box of Fine Perfumed Glove Powder fur
nished with every pair of Kid Gloves.
LACE TIES AND FICHUs IN
NEW STYLES.
SWISS EMBRO1DERIES and
HAMBURG EDeINGs.
IRISH TRIMMINGS.
We have opened this week full line of
LADIES and CHILDRENs APRONS.
CALICO WRAPPERS,
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
Ladies' Tucked and Kufi1ed Skirts at &c.
Ladies' Fine Embroidered and Ruled
Chemise at SOC.
Ladies' Deep Embroidered Pantalets
at Soc.
CORsETs IN GREAT VARIETY, TO SUIT
EVERYBODY.
ASTRICH BROS.
LANCASTER BAZAAR, Is EAST KING ST.
LANCASTER BAZAAR, Is EAST KING ST.
LANCASTER BAZAAR, l3 EAST KING ST.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

Furnished by Jacob Il. Long, Commission

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18
SGOck Market.

NEW YORK STOCKS.
Stocks active and firm.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

SILKs AND DRESS GOODS.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

March Is.
A. N. r. n. r. u. r. n. p n.
1850 1900 200 I'D TO
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-18

ClI1dCc III 1rclIuu anu nIu Deeu p1fCcO SO
many years was one Of the most Interesting
incidents of the celebration.
After the literary exercises, the dinner
was the order of the day, and after dinner
some of tue guests left for their homes,
but most of them fingered for several
hours of delightful social Interchange.
In the evening the guests and neighbors
gathered to witness An exhibitionOf parlor
magic and sleight-of-hand performance
given in his usual successful and wonder
full manner by the accomplished Prof. Lip
pott Of this city. 1t was we'll nigh the
end Of the happy day when the COM
pany separated.
vigorous health, clear and strong mental
powers, and with the exception Oc a
slight Deafness is in full possession Of all
the well-develOped faculties which have
made him man of mark and the prOgen-
itOr of vigorous stock. His good wife,
more enfeebIed in body, leans on him as
she has leant for fifty years, trustfui and
loving. waiting the call for their scpara-
tion in the happy hope that they cannot
long be sundered.
MIR. HOuston's has been busy and
useful life, centre of healthful influences,
the waves from which have widcncd into
thescommunity ard which will be trans.
mitted to generations yet unboyu. Less
concerned about idle honors at the hands
of tickle pOpulace than for harmonious
development Of character and the careful
training of good men and women, he has
been less conspicuous in public life thai,
for those domestic virtues which arc the
SAVIOR of our society, our churches and the
state. A man Of judicious reading. of stern
integrity of character, of most genial SO.
cial parts, of uncompr0misin ely orthodox
religious faith, no higher praise can be
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-31
A Sponge Plantation.

For many years the sponge fishers OF
the Mediterranean have carried on their
avocation SO recklessly that there Is
reason to fear that the supplies from the
great sea (Which yields the. best article)
will practically cease unless means are
taken at once to prevent the men from
destroying-as they do at present IN
countless numbers-the young animals
while securing the full-grown victims.
Meanwhile DR.. Brehm, the illustrious
naturalist, has suggested plan for
raising sponges artifcially. Selecting a
few hundred specimens, he divided
them into several thousand small pieces,
fastened separately into perforated
cases. which were then towed out to the
bay of Socolizza.
He next attached the pieces to a
wooden framework, which was then
lowered in q shady spot to a propes
depth. In few months the spongei
had grown to the size of good natural
ones. exhibiting their distinctive blaci
color. The authorities regarded HI:
scheme with favor, but the fishers. witt
that ignorant prejudice which so ofter
has delayed sound reform in almos
every industry, attacked the plantation
by night, destroyed the frrmes ant
made off with 1900 sponges. By sub
stituting copper wire for wood work
DR.. Brehm Immediately checkmatet
the teredo, whose rayages in wood ar
notorious, and by fastening the sponge
to stones, it was observed that the.
speedily attached themselves firmly.