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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
THE UNF0RTUNATES
The Militia Move Camp with
Those They Have GobbIed.
TRAIN OF SIXTY WAGONS.
a Citizens Meeting at Ardmore Resolves to
Investigate the Intruder Business,
and Send Delegates to
Washington.
Moved Camp.
Special to the Gazette.

Special 10 the Gazette.
ARDMoRE, l. T, July 9-The militia and
troops moved camp yesterday from Tabor
mountain to Hominy tank. few miles east
of the old AddingtOn ranch, some forty-tive
miles northwest of Ardmore, where they
are now encamped.
Sixty or seventy wagons and teams are IN
the train containing the intruders and their
families. The wagons and teams of the nom
citizens holding permits are being hired by
the agent to move their more unfortunate
brothers and their families from the Terri
tory. Seven tenants holding lands under
Henry Sporting, q ChickaSaw citizen, were
arrested and added to the train yesterday.
A part of this number were without the
necessary permits while others held those
issued by John Hall, an unauthorized per-
nit collector, who issued a large number of
fraudulent permits and has since skipped
the country These the agent is refusing
to honor. The intruder after being ar
rested is given the chance by the agent to
dispose of his growing crop, but when he is
so fortunate as to find purchaser, it is
usually sold at great sacrifice a nun Der
of the leading merchants in that section,
holding mortgages on cattle, stock, farm
implements and goods furnished the non
citizens till the seasons crop IS gathered,
are accompanying the troops and militia,
and as soon as an intruder is arrested pro-
coed to foreclose the mortgage. \ number
of our merchants here have sent out repre-
sentatives TO learn whether or not any Of
their debtors whom they hold mortgages
against are in the ranks Of the intruders.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
The Women give KaiI.

Special to the Gazette
Ell PAso, Ell PA<o COUNTY, TEX, July
g.-Mrs. f. S. Sanders, Miss Daniels and
the young man Lane, charged with the
burning of a bridge on the Arizona and
New Mexico railroad, were brought before
Judge Keith yesterday morning for prelim-
mary hearing The bail Of Mrs. Sanders
was fixed at $3.50, thai she might be able 10
give it and get out Of jail to look after her
sick child. The bond of Miss Daniels was
fixed at $500, while Lanes was placed at
$1,000. The two ladies furnished bond and
were released, but Lane was remanded to
jail. A brother of Mrs. Saunders will arrive
from Austin tomorrow and make q strong
fight 10 prevent Detective Hardin from
taking the prisoners back TO Arizona, from
which the papers authorizing their arrest
were issued.
Eleven convicted prisoners left this morn
ing over the Galveston, Harrisburg and San
Antonio for convict camp in Southern
Texas in charge Of Mr., Ferguson, the state
agent
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

pursuer without battle. That was a
disappointment to good many OF us.
It was hoped that the chase would end
differently, and that the roar of a naval
battle between the two vessels would be
heard across sea AID land once more.
We all want to know what sort OF
fighters Uncle Sam is turning out at
Annapolis, and how well his men-of-
war can stand the tug Of war. Count
less millions of the peoples money have
in recent years gone into battle ships
of new and improved styles, and the
people would like to know whether
they are to feel proud Of them or the
reverse. If they cannot have brush
now and then with somebody, just to
try..their mettle, how is it to be known
that they are as formidable as they
look, and how are foreigners to know
their danger, and learn to dread them?
But the runaway Itata is safe in port,
carefully watched by the Charleston.
1t was bloodless victory, whose
triumph eliminated on the glorious
Fourth
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
Notes of PROGRESS.

At the rate the contractors are pusl ing
the work on the car line to TIE cotton mill
it will be completed by the latter part OF
August.
The cotton compress, it Is expected, will
be at work earlier than usual this year, and
from the present outlook viii nave plenty
to do.
Several houses are contracted to be built
in the Cotton Fill addition.
1t is now expected that by August 10 the
rolling mill will be making bar iron.
The candy and cracker factory people say
they have all they can do and soon viii
have to increase the capacity Of the factory.
\ new wholesale grocery house will be
doing business in Fort Worth in a few
DAYS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
RAMlE.
Wanted-The Name and Address of the
Man Who Has Experimental With
the Plant in Texas.

Editor Gazette.
During the days of tie Spring Palace
there were on exhibition samples of ramie
and ramie fiber raised in Texas.
We would like to find the party, for the
purpose of getting some Information which
now appears very important for the devel-
opment of the country. If the Chamber of
Commerce had more information in regard
to this subject it would materially help
them.
l know of no way for us to find out who
the party was who has tested the growing
of ramie in Texas, than to ask through The
GAZETTE for his name and address. Any
one who can give this information will con-
fer a favor by sending it to
Il. 4. CAMERON,
Special Committee, Chamber of Commerce,
Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
GRAIN CONTRACTS.
The washington Authorities Refuse to
Approve Contracts Made.

Special 10 the Gazette.
san ANTONIO, Ten, July 9-Recently
the department of Texas advertised fer
bids for grain supply for the ensuing year.
4 number of contracts were let 10 the
lowest bidders to the amount of $500
They were approved by Col. Weeks, quar-
terrnaster-general of this department.
uartermaster-General Batchelder al
Washington has reached the conclu-
sion that grain IS too high IT
Texas and has refused to approve
the contracts. This has forced the depart
ment TO buy grain in the open market II
much higher figure. The contractors who Sc
bids were accepted viii lose heavily Is
they have amasSed large amounts Of grain
OF which they can make no disposition.
Congre ssmen Grain and Sayers will arrive
tomorrow to interview the losers and viii
then go to Washington, where they viii
lay the matter before Secretary Proctor.
They will endeavor 10 have the ruling OF
Quartz rmaster-Geueral Ratchelder over
l"Ilel
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

H. F. Price to l.. B. Menefee. 100x
100 feet, Evans South additions $500 90
John F. linn and wife to j. W.
and l.. L. Burton, 100Xll5 feet
in Rector's addition ....... 5000 90
f. y. FosGick to Mrs L. j. Dag
gett, lots l and 2, block %; lots
l and ., block 80; lot II, block
al, in the Cotton Mill addition. sou 90
W. II. Cannon to H. =. Holland,
50Xl0O feet, lot ], block }, College
Hill addition. ..........,........ LOO 90
J. IS. Richmond and wife to j. d.
S. Loughery, part of tho VIM.
DOoley survey ............-.. 600 90
Citizens building and loan asso-
citation to X. +. Maddox, tract
of land on West Fork seventeen
and one-half miles northeast Of
Fort Worth ..................... 400 90
NJ. w. Carrico to Citizens build
ing and loan association, i43
acres north Of the city.......... 400 90
NJ. x. Sommeryille TO g. H Sill
man, part of block IS, Jennings
west addition. Deed of IL ifca-
ton. Observation-Disclosures. 1850 90
Clark Havenhill to Z. Nj. Rely,
200 acres of the G.. W. Glover
32O-acre survey. 1,2J0 90
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
BRANCH OFFICES.

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once. Post0ffce building. - Chestnut street,
Est tgor, whore all orders for subscriptions
ana advertising should be left
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
sam Paul at Thackervil1e,
%

correspondence OF Inc GaZette-
THACKERvILLE, I. T, July s-Thacker-
vile has been crowded to-day with people.
Refreshments and good old farmers grub
was plentiful, and all enjoyed them
selves to the fullest extent. But the princt-
pal feature of the days doings was speech
by Hon. Sam Paul on the intruder and al
lotment question. Mr.. Paul spoke for more
than an hour and we think his views are
sound on the Indian question. He defends
the permit laws, and advises obedience TO
law, and exhorts the people to stand to-
gether and all will come out right After
speech from one or two local orators all
dispersed to their homes, feeling much bet
ter for the days pleasure
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
HONEST JOHN WANAMAKER is 10 be

HONEST JOHN WANANIAKER is 10 be
given chance to 90 on the witness
stand and testify again concerning his
connection with the keystone bank. II
Honest John had been close reader OF
the Texas papers he would have seen
where 4 gentleman took the stand to
explain some of his former testimony.
and found himself in a position where
he cOuldn't tell what he knew.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
CHAUTAUQUA CLOSED.
The Weatherford Encampment a Success.
A Brilliant Closing-Some Dates
Fixed for Liberalist Shaw.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
WEATHERFoRp, PARKER COUNTY, TEX,
July 9.-The entertainment at the closing
of the Chautauqua encampment last night
was very fine. The musical concert was
simply magnificent. The dress parade and
exhibition drill by the Frontier Guards
and the military boys of the Weatherford
college was splendid. The Mineral Wells
cornet band furnished music for the occa-
sion.
Mr.. J. D. Shaw, the well-known able
Liberalist of Waco, viii deliver five free
lectures here at the courthouse as follows:
Saturday, July II, at l o'clock p. m.; Sat
urday, July II, at o'clock p. m; Sunday,
July 10, at 80 O'Clock a. m. Sunday. July
u, at $3.50 O'Clock p. NJ; Sunday, July u,
at O'Clock D. N.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
weather IIulIctin.

Special 10 the GGact'e-
C:Ny..sroN. TN, July 9,-The area of
high baromrtr!, pressure moving from the
West * Row central over Illinois, and eE-
'uds AVER tn entire Mississippi and Ohio
valleys causing clearing weather IN these
regions. The winds 10 the east Of this
high area ar" uor;hrriy, cauSin" a fan III
temperature. accompanied by light rain in
the Atlantic AID East gulf states. There
..5s been y ST .r.lt rise in temperature in the
West. owing 20 lite presence OF low area,
,y''rh Is d~,vjv', mp lh' warm air from the
Sol." Thu - also aided by he high area,
'ue e irds or ae west side of Il high area
O.iGg sEuIa ar,y.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
To THE Texas girl or woman VI

To THE Texas girl or woman who
sends to this Office the greatest number
o. subscribers to the Weekly GAZETTE
by November l next a $4G0-piano VIII
be given. Now, girls. is your chance.
Get your friends TO aid you. Tie
Weekly GAZETTE ~ pages, 81 col
umns, is only 81 year, and Tor every
subscription inside the state we send
another free outside Texas to any per-
son named by the subscriber Read the
notice OF this great offer elsewhere in
this nanar
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

THE CF2ETTE vii. not undertake TO return
reg.gtr1 manuscri ps Persons wishing to pre-
rer1 their literary productions should retain
copies OF an communications sent this Office
fpr publication.
gSs-A.l letters OF communications for THE
G-.GETTa, whether On business or FOR puDilca-
ton. should be addressed 10 THE GAZETTE, or
democrat Pu5,!s hing Company, Fort Worth,
'',... and not 10 any individual.
Al Communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the writer name ana
ui.G a&d-s not for publication, but as al evl-
ctuce- Of good faiLh- No attention paid 70
..-oEyH.OuS communications.
b.rtr's writing to THE GAZETFE on business
rerroI-i to themselves VIII please enclose
.f.fs.D for -s7.IN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

Mr.. TLLDEN was nominated at St.
Louisiana he was counted out Mr..
Cleveland was re-nominated at st. Louis
and he was defeated. Hold the ma
tional Democratic convention at Chi
cago, Philadelphia, New York or any
where else than St. Louis. St Louis
/. Ial 1,-nl-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

Mr.. LAMB of Bowie put his foot in
it. when he vaingloriously boasted
that the 'gray-haircd Democrats" were
following his lead and blessing him for
his political work When q gray
haired Democrat. or any other kind of
u Democrat, considers Lamb Of enough
Importance to deserve any notice at all,
the blessing usually begins with ID
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
PROBABLY MURDERED.
Lucfus Rascoe Supposed to Have Been
Assassinated.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, July 9-Lucius
Rascoe is farmer OF family who has been
having trouble with Mexican and negro
thieves in the eastern part of this county.
Night before last he watched
his horses, saw Mexican walking
off with one and fred on him
with shotgun. The thief fell, but rose
and escaped. Yesterday Rascoe, fearing
an attack on his house, removed his family
TO neighbours five miles away. and started
home to spend the night alone. He has
not been seen since. His horse was found
to-day still with the saddle and bride on.
The country has been secured. There is
little doubt that Rascoe has met with foul
play.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
To Investigate the Intruder Business.
Special to the Gazette.

ARDNoRM, I. T, July AT the citizens
meeting held last night it was decided to
send d committee to the scene Of the opera
tons of the militia to find out the true ex-
isting state of affairs, and if found as re-
ported, to send ex-Congressman Struble Of
Iowa, who was at one time chairman of the
house committee on territories, and who
has been stopping in Ardmore for several
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

ALL PocTT tsTEIyS in SO state are authorized
10 take subscriptions 10 THE GIZETTI.
LIBERAL COMMISSIONS ALLOwED-Write for
toms ana sample copies.
RFNIrrANCE1-B draft check postOf.ice
I.pEcy order ~ re- yIstsreu letter can he sent at
CIR risk. All o.Aer character OF remittaaces
ID sruurrs risk.
silver cau be- sent in registered lCt'"-.
All checks. money orders. ETC. must be made
payable 10 TEE GAZETTE, For; Worm, Texas
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
Texans Abroad.

Special 70 the Gazette.
New YoRE, July .-Arrivals-Austin,
Fl. and w. Brown, at the Union Square:
Dallas, II. T. Kohler, at the ST. Clair: Dial
las, J. f. and W. Schneider, ut the Marl-
borough; Galveston, Mrs. A John, at the
fremont; Galveston, ". Schringom, AT the
Grand Central; San Antonio, NJ. d. Ellis,
at the Union Square; San Antonio, - Loye,
at the Union Square; Austin, j. w. Moses,
at the St. Nicholas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

FORT WORTH is the creation OF work.
Fort Worth must continue to work If
it would continue to grow. Fort Worth
people should get together. The
Chamber of Commerce is the nucleus.
Join the chamber.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

HOUSTON follows the lead OF Fort
Worth and Dallas in denouncing the
alien land law and calling for lis re-
peal. The large cities of the state
should have a few rights that the legis-
lature OUGHT 10 respect.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
IN ANsMER 70 MANY,

The GAzETTE's contest begins to
excite interest. Numerous letters Of
inquiry are being received from par
ties interested, and THE GAZETTE, in
a 'nger to many, must repeat that no
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

inferred at the PostCAfce n Fort Worth, Tex,
a. :, uOnG-Class Matter.
Scr the benefit Of our patrons VINO desire to
send f.re!e copies ~ THE GAZETTE through
the mail we give herewith the transient rate Of
pystaSe.
F'orr,-r ana Domestic. Per Copy.
.ght auc tweI.- page papcr.--......-.-..l cent
Sixteen arc twenty page paper.-........z cents
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

THOSE who advocate or defend the
alien land law ignore the fact that no
man opposes alien landlordism, but tens
Of thousands of men do not believe it
necessary to drive out capital in order
to drive out the Duke of Sutherland or
the Matador cattle company. 1t is not
a question of alien landlordism--al
men oppose that-but it is question of
money supply and of the rate OF interest
on money \ simple law declaring that
no alien shall hold land in Texas for a
longer period than three, five, ten or
any given number of years, would az
complish the purpose.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

Advertisements for publication n the Sunday
edition OF THE GAZETTE should be handed il
before o o'clock Saturday evening. Advertisers
.stl consult their own interest. as well as our
convenience. by needing this suggestion as we
cannot guarantee the insertion Of advertise
rEents received after that hour.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

days past, to Washington TO lay the matter
before the interior department, and en-
deavor to stay proceedings in the matter.
Accordingly, ex-Congressman Struble and
several members of the Ardmore bar left
here this afternoon for the scene of action.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

A REAPPoRTIoNMENT of the legisla-
tive districts OF Texas is the demand Of
justice. The congressional districts do
not so vitality affect the interests OF the
people.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
Ye.tcrday's Local Weather


Frieads Of TIE GAZETTE Will confer
favor on this paper by reporting all
failures 10 get The GAZETTE on any
train coming into Fort Worth, as well
US or any train leaving the city.
Please give dates and enable MS to trace
the Cause.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

THE GAZETTE acknowledges indebt-
edness TO the secretary OF state for a
copy of the laws passed by the Twenty
second legislature.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

THE farmers are reported 10 be con-
sidcring a scheme for holding back
their cotton and wheat. making bare
market and higher prices. That IS
something in the nature of a gigantic
corner" 1t would doubtless be good
thing if it could be carried out, but
there are so many wheat and cotton
raisers, and they are in sucn urgent
need OF money that it seems impossible
10 keep them of the market as soon as
their crops are ready to sell. The effect
Of the coming into market of big crop
is very forcibly illustrated right here
in Texas, \ month ago wheat was
quoted at $I.05 to S1.15. To-day it is
selling at 20 to 75 cents a big yield
in the Panhandle, and the certainty
that there would be heavy competition
among the sellers, brought down the
prices
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
IT CAN

Advertising is the life blood of business.
Merchants who wish to reach the purchaS-
ing classes should invite them to eau by adj
vertising in The GAZETTE, which has i
larger circulation than any paper in Texas
BE DONE.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

Persons unable 10 OBTAIN THE GAZETTE n
Tt.gy- ag.Hcic-. On railway trains and II other
places Nacre usually sod, vii confer u favor
reporting the fact 20 u. giving dates and
particulars.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Give Postorlce Address IN full, including
Comfy ard STATE.
u s.sG-css IS to be changed, give old address
IS ell = no..
TIE GAZETTE viii be sent only for the time
for which r-L..ttaI &c is made.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

The Democrat Publishing company will pay
~. sun OF $40 for me arrest aud conviction OF
anybody stealing papers from the residences or
.yticGs ~ subscri hers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

Ice dealers should not violate the
Law against trusts. 1t might result I'M
pleasantly.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

VIII not the Post correct its state
ment and give Fort Worth second
place in mileage and first place in the
use OF electricity: Fort Worth was the
first city in Texas TO put on electric
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

N4>GfrGToV. July 10. 4. m.-For East
en- Texas t.'5r. warmer. except station
AIRY temperature on the coast, winds becom-
;..g southern q.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

WELCOME, gentlemen OF the ALI
ance, welcome to Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
THIRry-EIGHT MILES, THANK Yo

THIRTS-EIGHT MILES, THANK YOU.
In q very interesting article on cleo
tricity as motor the Houston Post
prints the following:
The following table shows the number Of
miles in operation at present in the princi-
pal cities Of Texas, and also giving the cleo
trical equipment;
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

THE order Of craftsmanship that SUI
feed for Fort Worth as village does
not answer the requirements of city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

THE darkest hour is always before
the dawn-always.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10

TT THE PUBLIC.

editorial Rooms III
Business Once. --............-.I 0t
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
NOTICE.

Three notes dated June a, 1891, executed By
R. L. Corr & Co, payable TO 5. kuloEssA Is
follows: p as
One note for 500, due thlxty tnsxsstter date.
One note ior S2aSssseIe ninety days after
date. ThsaAsoets have been garnished by Us
= saa fsrsonS are notified not to purchase
SGIne, as we have taken steps 20 stop payIneGJ
CASEY S SWASEY.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-10
SPECIAL NOTICES,
NOTICE

NOTICE.
Ths Randall county schools lanSS~sAs ses>-
17.12S acres. situated in CQQhkRnS~Inty. Fer
Tex. Ment.aRssserbrt Worth Gazette
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-01
Fried orsters by the Foot.

Pliny mentions that, according to the
historians of Alexander's expedition
oysters a foot in diameter were found in
the Indian seas, and Sir James E. Tennent
was Unexpectedly enabled to corroborate
the correctness of this statement, for at
Kottier, near Trincomalee, enormous spec
linens of edible oysters were brought to
the rest house. One measured more than
eleven inches in length by half as many in
width. But this extraordinary measure
ment is beaten by the oysters of Port Lin
coin, in South Australia, which are the
largest edible ones in the world.
They are as large as dinner plate, and
of much the same shape. They are some
times more than a foot across the shell,
aAd the oyster fits his habitatiou so well
that he does not leave much margin. 1t is
a new sensation when friend asks you to
lunch at Adelaide to have one oyster fried
in butter, or eggs and bread crumbs, set
before you; but it is a very pleasant ex-
perience, for the favor and delicacy of the
Port Lincoln mammoths are proverbial
even in that land of luxuries. and
All About Them.