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Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-14

mi, ,yrkusy, itp. zostaao zupe1nie zni-
szczonych. O wypadkach nagle Ia
bitych os6b przez spadanie cegies,
zrywanie komin6w i dach6w, donosza
bez ustanku. w Cherbonrg zagine-
ly bez wiesci dwie }odzie rybackie
10 rybakami. Ko}o Lorient W ezasie
najwlekszej bury powstas pozar W
szpitalu tax szybko SIG rozszerzy{,
re chorych oknami wynoszono, przy-
czem wielu sic mocno pokaleczy3o.
Burza szalala mad Gala Francya az do
Marsylii. Ko}o Dunkirku okret dy-
namitem na}adowany, ale przez zafo-
ge opuszczony, zerwa} sic z kotwicy
i zatona}. Koio wsi Berck uad ka-
naiem W poblizu Boulogne rozbi}a
sic iodz rybacka i 16 os6b utone}o
Wielka Brytania.
Lonayn, l3 Iistopada.
w sprawie po}ozenia tkaczy w
Lancashire Yorkshire konisya ro-
botnicza smutne poczyni}a odkrycia.
q redznej p}acy wynoszacej Cd 10
szyllingow tygodniowo, wielka Geese
ginie " skutek zachowywanego bez
litosci systemu kar pienieznych. Ia
zepsuty materys} fabrykanci pociaga-
ia do odpowiedzialnosci robotnik6w.
Zdarza sic, re kara pieniezna pochsa-
MIA ca}y zarobek tygodniowy, a Jesh
go przewyzsza, to ia sic zaPisuje i
p6zniej sciaga, poki GAIA ME zostanie
zaplaeona. Nyielu robotnikow ciagle
familiami g}odem sic morzy, gdyz
ME maja "a co kupowac pozywienia.
Inspektorowie fabryczni zeznaja pod
przysiega, ze mn6stwo szpiegow bez
ustanku baczy, azeby o ich Gnspe-
ktorow) przybyciu uwiadamia6 fabry-
Lant6w i tym sposobem utrudniat
wykonywanie naduzyt.
o burzach szkodach przez Mich
zrzadzonych ciag}e naachodza szcze-
g6}y. Wczoraj koio Kinsale, W Ir-
landyi zatonesa barka Gylfe. 1-go
pazdz. wypsynssa ona Quebec do
Liverpoolu. LODI ratunkowa urato-
wasa kapitana 4 majtk6w; reszte
zaiogi niepodobna bySo ocali6. ODE
cnie nadchodzi wies6 rozbiciu sic i
zatonieciu parowca angielskiego
Fairfield. Za}oge tegoz uratowano.
Rosya.
Petersburg, 13 listopada.
Ze Samoy donosza; re w}oscianie
tam zamordowali Is letuiego ch}opa-
ka dlatego, IL dowiedzieli sic, re po-
siada p6ltora rubla majatku. Wiesci
0 zbrodniach mnoza sic ciagle.
Lomdyn, 13 listopada.
Cokolwiek dziwia tn depesze mad
chodzace Rosyi donoszace o roz-
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-14
DZlgRnlg calcAcosA

V&iEN NIX OrftOANAN0N
Vyehodzi codzienhie wyjatkiem niediia
SWAT uroczystych.
PkZEDPhATA OLA STAN0W ZJEDN
wynosi rocznIe $500;
, miesiecz. S0.25:
Pojedynczy Numer i.
ola EURoPY 1 INNYCH PANSTW
rocxnie $500.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-14
Austro-W egry.

Wiededs, II IstOpada.
Tutejszy correspondent londyh-
skiego chronicles donosi, re rzad
austryacki wkr6tce zniesie zakaz
przywozu amerykahskiej wieprzowi-
ny do Austryi i Wegier.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-14
Francya.
P1rjJs. IL listonada

ParyS, Ii Iistopada.
Move zewszad nadchodza szczeg6-
ly spustoszeniach przez burze zrza-
-dzonych. Mn6stwo budyuk6w wy
stawionych ezasowo, jake to, panora-
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-14
Telesramy zagraniGEle.
Nieszczeseie W kOpaluiach kOfO
Essen.
Ukfad handloWy pOmiedzy Mem
cami WfOchami pOdpisany.
Smutne pOfOzenie tkaezy W An
glii.
Olbrzymie sprzysiezenie W ROsyi.
Celem otrzymania kOnstytucyj-
nej formy rzadu.
w Brazylii pOWstanie pOdObn0
nieuchrOnne. E
Zfe WiadOmOSci Chin.
Zfe wiadomosci z Chin.
Nienlcy.
Berlin, Ii listop

oofCfH, IL AiSeOH
Kanclerz Caprivi po naradzie &C.
sarzem wyssa3 polecenie do niemie-
ekiego admira3a fIoty po1udniowo-
atlantyckiej, by niemieckich intere,
SOW broni} w Brazylii, zarazem "a
ehowal iak naiscislejsza neutralnos6.
lime kraje maja tam wysaad posiski.
DIS rano wydarzy}a sic eksplozya
gaz6w W kopalni ,,Krola Lud~ika"
koso Essen, W skutek ktorej II g6r-
nik6w straci}o zycie.
Tutejsze ko}a fnansowe jeszcze
ME moga przyja6 do siebie po kata-
strofach bankowych I zesz}ego tygo-
dnia. DIS aresztowano bankiera
Mas Chsrllotenburga, kt6ry sam
sic przyznai, IL powierzone mu hsty
zastawne przywsaszczya sobie i zasta-
viii. Mas podaje lose swych d4u-
gov ma 100000 marek. Przyznale
sic, re sprzeniewierzyi wiele powie-
rzonych mu pieniedzy, a. oPr6cz tego
z}ozony niego fandusz ma budowe
koscio}a pamieci zmariego cesarza
Wilhelma l.
DIS podpisany zostai ukiad han
dlowy miedzy Niemcami a WHO
sbsmi
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-14
Ttlegramy KrajoFa.
Proklamacya W sprawie dnia
dziekczynienia.

Nieszczescie W kopalni W North
Springfield, Ill.
Famiiia W Columbus spalona.
o rozboju kolejowym W poblizu
Milwaukee.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-14
'two, jak oni mad Balmaceda MEDIA
Londyn, Ii listopada.

stwo, jak oni mad Baimaceda MEDIA
VINO.
Londyn, 13 listopada.
Telegrafcznie donosza do jednego
z tutejszych bank6w o posozeniu W
Brazylii W urywanych zdaniach, kt6-
re maluja dosaduie tamtejsze obecne
stosunki: zle tu sic dzieje; rewolu-
cya prawdopodobna; wynik niepe-
why; kilka prowincyj powstafo; woj.
sko po stronie powstahc6w; Fonseca
ME moze liczy6 ma flote; finanse w
ziem po}ozeniu; papierowe pieniadze
zle stoja; obecnosc silnej (brytyj-
skieD floty by}aby pozadana; opozy-
eva wzmaga sic kazda chwh3; mo-
zliwy wielki rozIew krwi.
Chiny.
Szangai, 13 listopada.
Tu chwilowo panuje pok6j, bury
sic jednak W prowincyi Human j mo
INA tam sic spodziewac powstania
lada chwili. Europejczycy ME otrzy-
maja ods1kodowania "a gwa}ty po-
pe}nione Gang. w Pekinie wcale
ME maja ochoty zaspokoid pretensyj
Europejczyk6w powstahcy wiedza
TEN dobrze. Podobno Japouia po'
stanowiia pr1yjsc Chinom pomoca
razie potrzeby ! czesd hoty japoh-
skiej juz przyby}a do wod chihskich.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18


Wiley d.. Scott and Miss Min
ME A. Chambers were married at
Hickory Valley, on Wednesday,
Dec. 10TH, by Rev. w. S. Cochrane.
Rev. w. g. Alexander will
preach at Shandv next Sabbath
morning at II O'Clock, and in the
Presbyterian church In town In the
evening at z. o'clock.
Col. Mike F. Cahill, of Mem
phis, was mp Wedn esday to attend
the Cartright- Warren marriage
and renamed over a short while
with his numerous friends.
Mr.. Ben Stuart Of Hay wood
County has moved to town, and is
now engaged in the mercantile
business.-WhiteviIIe cnrrespon-
dence jackson Dispatch.
From now until Chistmas, the
price of haIr-cutting for children
will be 15 els.
w n. AUL, DdEU6I.
Let us not forget during the
coming holidays that we have
poor people in our midst. Contri-
butte to their happiness and you
will feel better for having done So
Round trip tickets will be sold
at all stations south of Cairo OF
Dec. %. "a, Is, 31st, and January
LIST, good returning until January
9th, at one and one-third fare
Mr.. l.. g. Moore of Vildo in.
forms us that he has sister Twin.
at Columbia Tenn. who is ninet,
years old and has cut her thirt
set OF teeth. He expects TO yisii
her soon.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
Remember highest market Prices for Cotton and Country Produce
Xernaoer

Col. John Reaves, of Middle
ton, has just returned from a visit
to Washington City. He was pre-
sent during the election ofspeaker
of the House, and reports very excl
ting times. From him we learn
that Col. Patterson is considered
by his brother members the abIest
representative the Tenth district
of Tennessee has had in years.
Before making purchases for the
Holidays, dont fail to visit our store.
Our stock comprises numerous
handsome and valuable presents,
and as far as the price is concern
ed we can please you.
SAVAGE d EMERSON.
Every prominent business man
recognizes the Importance of in
surlng his stock and building
against loss by fire. The chief
idea is to find reliable and solvent
company. In Bolivar, we have no
insurance Companies, but we are
fortunate in having a firm, Mess
rs. Miller d Wilson who are agents
for the best companies in existing.
They positively refuse to represent
doubtful companies. If you desire
fire insurance correspond with them.
Mr.. G. w. Cartright and Miss
Ophelia Warren were married at
the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. Jane Warren,
in Bolivar, Wednesday morning
at half past eight o'clock, Rev MI (.
Mcneil of Jackson officiating.
Quite a number If friends Of the
contra citing parties witnessed the
ceremony. The bridal couple left
on the north bound train for Nash
vile to spend some time. The
presents were numerous, varied
and handsome. The best wishes
of host of friends follow them.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
LEMON ELIXIR
A Pleasant Lemon Drink.

For Biliousness, Constipation and Nal
aria, take Lemon Elixir.
For Indigestion Sick and Nervous
Headache take Lemon Elixir.
For Sleeplessness, Nervousness and
Heartfailure, take Lemon Elixir.
For Fevers, Chills and Debility, take
Lemon Elixir.
Ladies for natural and thorough organ
ic regulation take Lemon Elixir.
DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not fail
you in any Of the above named diseases
all of which arise from torpid or dis
eased liver, stomach, kidneys or bowels
Prepared by DIR. II. Motley, Atlanta
Ga. SOC, and 81. bottles at druggists:
LEMON HOT DROPS.
Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Hem.
orrhage and all lung and throat diseases
An elegant and reliable preparation.
% cents at druggists. Prepared only
by DIR II. Motley Atlanta, Ga.
oct.e-to-apr.!
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
J. A. BARRETT.

BY the removal of Austin Mil
Ter, Esqr. to Memphis, the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee OF Har-
deman County is left without a
chairman, and the 9th civil district
without a member. Next year the
committee will have a vast amount
of important work to perform. A.
live active chlrman should be cleo
ted.
When in Bolivar, call and see
me. My house is quiet and orderly,
my stock is large and first class and
my prices are bedrock. | have
the most complete bar In the city
and respectfully solicit your patron
age. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Dec. 4 GEO M. WARREN.
Sunday morning about ten
O'Clock negro rode through thii
place, ON gray horse. Six hours
| afterwardI three men arrived here
in persuit of the negro. The AMI
NAL he was riding vas stolen from
a Mississippian. Marshall Perry
received a telegram, the next day
offering a reward of $25 for the ar
rest of the theft.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
Mr.. w. E. White and bride

MIR. W.. E. White and bride,
of Buntyn Station, were entertain
ed last week at the residence OF
Mr.. Z. w. Cox. near Salisbury.
The occasion was highly enjoyed
by all present.
Mrs. Sam Clinton was called
to Lebanon Thursday morning to
attend the bedside of her dau glitter,
Miss Allles Clinton who has been
quite sick. We are glad to state that
Miss Clinton's condition is improved.
George M. Warren is. sole agent
In Bolivar for the celebrated [. w.
Harper Whiskey. No one else is
authorized to sell it. The genuine
article is always on sale in his house,
and If offered by any other firm
here you can set it down as fraud,
. Mrs. Bette Laplne, died last
Sunday al the residence of r. L.
Lightfort. She reached the re-
markable age of nlnety-three. Her
life went out like a candle. An obi
tuary notice will appear here.
after.
While repairing Mrs. Harkins
residence last week Mr.. II. A. Bak
er found Ratchet in the gable end
of the porch. The house was cree
ted thirLy~6ve years ago. The
Ratchet was well preserved with the
deception of rust.
According to custom, we will
issue no paper during Chismas week.
ION account of certain legal adver-
tisements, we will be compelled tt
print small sheet. The next re
gular edition of the BULLETIN viii
appear on Jan. 1, 1892.
Christmas holidays are APP
! preaching, the time when ali should
be light hearted and happy. SenG
in your jug and have it filled with
pure whisky. My stock is com
plete and my prices are low.
Dec. 4, q. M. WARREN.
| "A Christmas tree will be CIV.
en- at the Methodist church in Boil
var, Thursday night Dec. oath, a
II o'clock. Those who desire to give
presents to friends are in
, vited to place them on the tree
Everybody will be welcomed.
james Pettigrew, of Cedar Cha
pei, has bought and moved To tn
| d. L. Patrick place. Mrs. Petit
grew has been quite sick since com
ing to town, but is now improving
l-Whitevilie Correspondence Jack
son Dispatch.
| My goods are for sale cheap 70
cash. JoYNER.
| Try at Hudson's for Photograph
Autograph and Scrap Albums. III
Horses and Wagons, Books of al
kind-, Shaving Sets, Picture Frames
Chromos, Oil Paintings, Mirrors
Cuff and Collar Boxes, Nut Crack
er Sets. Infants Sets, SWING
Christmas Cards, etc., etc. Com
early and make your selection. w
guarantee nice goods, low prices an
kind treatment. b. V. HUDSON.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18

The committee appointed to
solicit subscriptions tor the school
next year has secured more than
the amount required, and it is safe
to say that Bolivar will have a ten
months school next year the equal OF
any in the state.
w. E. Kearney, a patron Of
st. James Hall, says that the pre-
sent corps of teachers is superior to
any who has had charge of the
institution of learning since the war.
We congratulate the Misses Mason
aud their assistants on the reputa
ZION they are making.
No house in Hardeman County
ever offered more complete or bet
ter selected stock than is now on
exhibition at our store. Dolls, Toys,
Books, Games, Fire Works, Dress
ing Gases, Candies, etc, we offer
cheap for cash.
SAVAGE q EMERSON.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
BARGAINS +!

From n0W until the 7st day
of January, 1892, I will Of
fer bargains unheard of.
The prices on every article
in my house haUe been re-
duced. In order to dUOid
the rush during the Holidays
come early,
The drawing for the hand
some Top Buggy will come off
on the 24th. Every cash
purchaser of IS Worth OF
goods is entitled to a ticket.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18

The three year old son Of Mr..
Geo. Casselberry was kicked by "a
mule last Saturday and badly hurt.
1t is said that Gibson county
has twenty seven inmates in the
Bolivar Acknowledgement Breeze.
DIR. .. Dickson will be in
WhiteviIle during Christmas week,
Those desiring dental work will be
governed accordingly.
Austin Miller and family NOV
ed TO Memphis Tuesday. They
will return 10 Bolivar to spend
Christmas.
Doctors endorse il, Dressmakers
recommend 1.-THE genuineJacksoh
Corset Waist. For sale by ID. K.
Durrett.
Toys, Holiday Goods and Xmas
Trix i'm large quantities and very
cheap at Hudson's.
Thirty Fl We counties, according
to the Toiler, are behind with their
dues to the Alliance. Hardeman is
among the number.
Good Coffee, from FIVE to SIX
pounds for 81; Sugar Cured Hams,
IL cents. At JoYNRR's.
The pupils of St. James Hall
are preparing the beautiful opera of
Golden hair and the Three Bears,
to be given soon after the holidays.
Hudson's Drug Store is loaded
down with Toys, Plush Goods,
beautiful Lamps, etc. Call and see
for yourself.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
Straved.

One black mare mule, medium
size with milky white eyes, and has
the appearance of being b ind. A
suitable reward will be paid for her
delivery to me at Bolivar.
w. w. WOoD,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18

My stock has been recently re-
plenished and | still offer twenty
five pounds of yellow clarified Su-
gar for $1.00
p. f. WILKINSON.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
NOTICE TO LOG MEN.

WOfICE ~ Luz MEN.
Being 0UerStocked with
Lumber, and market lou and
dull, I haUe decided to buy
only the following kinds of
Logs: Pine, Poplar and
Cypress. s. r. CONGER.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
Bolivar Bulletin.
LOCAL NEW

Toysl Toysll TuyslIl at Hudsons'
Mrs. Mary West of Mobile, is
visiting here.
will May, of Hickory Valley,
is buying cotton in Bolivar.
DollsI DollslI DollsIII at Hudson's
Miss Josie Hostetter left last
week for HartsvIlle, Ala.
We learn that the schedule on
Their l. 9. will be changed Sunday.
You are welcome at Hudson's
and your trade is appreciated.
Miss Fannie Bills will spend
the Christmas holidays in Memphis.
See our Rubber Clothing, Shoes,
etc., before buying
D. E. DURRETT
j. J. Blalock of Fulton, Ky,
visited this week his father +. ).
Blalock.
MIR. Frank Nuckolls, of No. IA,
had his right hand badly lacerated
by gin this week.
Remington's Single Barrel
Breech Leaders at ID. Z. Durrett's
Whiskeys, Wines, BrandieS, ETC.,
for the Christmas holidays at George
Nj. Warren's. Dec. 4
The BULLETIN wishes all Of
Its subscribers happy and. joyous
Christmas.
-McNeal Bond, assistant Sec
rotary of State, visited relatives in
Bolivar Sunday.
Miss Sadie Durrett, Charlie
Durrett and Wood Tate will spend
Christmas at home.
Go to HudsOn's to buy your We'd
ding Presents, Christmas Presents,
etc.
Maj. Spight, father of Capt.
7. &. Spight, Salisbury, died in
Somerville last week.
If you want groceries cheap 20 to
j. L. JoyDer's. If you don't 90
somewhere else.
1851 bales of cotton were ship
ped from Salisbury up to IL O'Clock
Saturday morning, Dec. 18th.
Beautiful Dressing Cases, Odor
Stands, Vases, Toilet Sets, Fancy
Cups and Saucers, etc., etc., al
Hudson's.
Thieves broke into the store
house of Chambers Brothers a
Hickory Valley Friday night
About 500 worth of goods wer,
taken, but the majority recov'
cred. Negro tramps suspected.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-12-18
WANTED 500 CARS.

l will pay the highest price for
800 cars of Cotton Seed delivered
at the depot in Bolivar.
Oct9tf JOHN Redo.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-05-28
Kalakaua Stolen at His Birth.

According to the prevailing ancient
Hawaiian custom says the Hawaii
Gazette, when Kalakaua was horn
his relatives stood ready to adont
him; it was understood before the
birth that the expected Offspring Of
keohokalol. was to be adopted bv
the High Chiefess Liliha, known in
Hawaiian history as Madame Boki
But another High Chiefess. Haaheo
kainu, learning of this arrangement.
determined to Illustrate it and herself
adopt the child. On the eve of the
expected birth of the child. she r..
paired to the house of the parents
and waited for the event, which or.
CURED about pa M, the 10th of
November, 1886. She succeeded in
getting the infant away to her bouse
Honuakaha, still one OF the residences
OF the kings. Upon hearing of this
Liliha's disappointment was keenlv
felt; however, as long as she lived. she
took a grea. interest in the child
Having, through her husbands in.
structions, learned to become nm
adept in such astrological art as had
been developed among the Hawaiians
she drew David Kalarkauas boros'
cope. and predicted that he would
make his mark in the world. saving
From this child the bones of our
forefather's will have life.'
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-05-28
Fine Looking Old men.

One Of the peculiarities Of New Z
is the number OF well-groomed
men. In the west and in many q
eastern cities, the old men seem =
careless about dress, about their Q,
about the length of their hair -
New York you see hundreds and
sands OF old men who keep then
in perfect bodily condition. Az
intersection of Broadway and FIN
enue this is particularly motto
so 1t happens that the New Yorx
never grows old, but remains
In complexion and dress, even
the hair of his head and OF by
trimmed beard be white. New =
Sun.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-05-28
SHE WANTED THE NEWS.
A Woman's Idea Of What Is Interest
Ing In Daily Newspaper.

A Woman's Idea OF What Is Interest
ing In Daily Newspaper.
'If there's any important news"
said the newspaper mans wife, "wake
me up when you come home and tell
me about it."
And the next morning as he was
walking home he hastily reviewed the
news OF the night to put himself in
shape
"Wake up" he said when he got
there. "There's a war with Italy on.
"About what?" she asked, as she
yawned and stretched her arms.
"Why, you know, in that New
Orleans AFFAIR."
"Oh, that old thing" she interrupt
ed. "What else?'
"Well, at one OF the Harrison meet
ings to-night"-
"Oh, yes, of course. Politics-al-
ways politics."
Lyman Gage has refused,
"Who cares. Give me some news"
"Chauncy Depew has been indicted
by
THAT railroad accident, ofcourse.
"Well, then, the Princess"-
"a European scandal. There's one
every day"
The newspaper man sighed, thought
moment, and then said:
81 don't think of anything more ex-
cept little local paragraph about
Mrs. Brown having left her husband!"
Mrs. Brown! mol You don't mean
it!'' and she sat upin bed. "Why, she
only lives few blocks from here. |
see her go by nearly every day.
What do you suppose is the matter?
Will either OF them apply for divorce?"
81 don't know" he said. '"There
isn't much doubt about it,"
She looked at him scornfully for a
moment and then said:
"And you pretend to get out
newspaper. Bah!"-Chicago Tribune.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-05-28
INRoADs OF THE sHIPwoRM.
Palmetto the Only Wood Which
Seems to Defy the Teredo.

Palmetto the Only Wood Which
Seems to Defy the Teredo,
The shipworm, or teredo, with it's
long, spiral shell, would hardly be
taken for a two-valved shell, yet it is.
1t is the bette noir of the dock builder
on the Pacific and South Atlantic
coasts, boring into the wood and
depositing lining, finally the wood
is completely honeycombined and
falls to peices.
On the Florida reef found that a
new dock, when the piles were pro.
tected by castings covered with tar.
We're rendered unsafe in little over a
year. An old wreck comprised of the
hull OF a goodsized ship, was visited
by me in 1862; three or four wears
later it had almost disappeared.
1t was out of the reach of the surf
and simply fell apart by the action OF
these destroyers that had complete
ly honeycombed it, so that wadinp
up to it at low tide | could puncture
the hull anywhere with my finger.
The only wood which seemed to re-
slst the inroads of the animal was
the palmetto. often found logs
or trunks floating, and while the tere-
do had attacked it they were evident
~ disheartened. Our common teredo
Is but few. inches in length, but in
Sumatra a giant OF six feet is found
boring in the mud. From the San
francisco Chronicle.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-05-28
Oil Ponds I'm the Gulf

Between the mouth of the Missinl
liver and Galveston. Tex, 10 ri
niles south of Sabine Pass, is sp6
he Gulf OF Mexico which is comn1
Jailed "The Oil Ponds" by the caPt
of the small crafts which ply b Z
vicinity.
There is no land within 10 n
but even in the widest weathx
water at this spot is comparaav|
CAIN, owing to the thick coverihfI
oil which apparently rises from ~
of the Gulf, which is here about u
IL feet beneath the surface. 1
strange refuge is well known to ~
who run on the small vessels IT,
between Calcasien, Orange, 81
Beaumont and Galveston.
through stress OF weather, they
make harbor elsewhere, they m
"Ihe Oil Ponds" let go the ~
and ride the gale in safety; this cul'
spot furnishing a good illustrsH
the effects of 'oil upon q troe
sea-"