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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
THE GREAT shut DOWN.
Little Prospect of an EARLY Settlement of
the Difficulty.

Little Prospect of An EARLY Settlement of
the Difficulty.
MULLAN. Idaho, Feb. 8.-The Gold Hunter
company paid all the men working in mine
and mill yesterday and as the wages were
considerably in arrears a pretty good sum
of money has been put in circulation.
About 125 men are at work on the Gold
Hunter, and the daily output ia thirty tons
of concentrate. The ore IS shipped over the
Northern Pacific cutoff, to the Prickly
Pear smelter at Helena. The unfortunate
disagreement between the Mine Owners
Association and tbs Union Pacific and
Northern Pacific railroads, which resulted
IN a general shutdown OF the min es, seems
to be no nearer q settlement than when
work was Ifst suspended. The Mine
owners ASSOCIATION appointed a committee
to confer With the traffic managers, but
they will not take any steps to bring about
the conference, but will wait until tbs rail
way authorities make some advances to in
dictate their desire to confer with the COM
mlttee upon the freight controversy.
In view Of the near settlement of the
Morning mine sale Mullan is beginning to
pick up. The general merchandise firm Of
Harris d. Mcdonald hava purchased a COR
ner lot on Earle avenue. and will build a
two-storv brick block, 50x100 feet, as soon
as spring opsng. Eight hundred dollars
was ths prlce paid for the property, which
Is one of the most desirable business loca-
tions III town. Mullan confidently expects
q boom the coming snmmer, for the new
owners of the Morning propose to build a
IU-ton concentrator and several miles of
railway track to connect with the mile.
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Sold the Little Bonanza.

A mining deal of considerable import
ance was contaminated this week. says The
Bozeman Courier, between Dave Conner
and Frank Ashley, original owners of the
Little Bonanza and Bed Rock quartz lodes,
near Placer, Jefferson county. and w. w.
Chisholm, Of Salt Lake City, the latter ac-
curing tho entire right and title to the
properties. subject only to an existing bond
on tho same, which expires BY limitation
next August. The deal was made through
Col. @. P. Chisholm, of this city, who rep
resenta his brother, and who, in connection
with William Spragus and Frank Hall, of
Helena, and Victor Il. Tull, of Bozeman,
holds an option on the properties at q stip-
ulated price. until next August, as above
indicated. All the parties to the deal. OK
cept w. w. Chisholm and Victor E.. Tull,
were in the city on Wednesday,. where and
when the transfer was duly made, and the
purchase price (amount not made publicly
paid in cash.
The properties named are among the
most promising of any in Jefferson county,
and the parties now in direct interest are
to be congratulated on thus securing them,
doubtless at q low figure, considering their
prospective, if not already demonstrated,
value. M"". "
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PERSONAL.

Alfred Myers, Of Neihart, is a visitor il
Helena.
H. Veeder, Of Pittsburg. is a visitor in
Helena.
r. c. Watson. of Dillon, is at the Grand
Central.
B. F. Hoops, the Boulder merchant. is in
the city.
Will Hanks, the Great Falls banker, is in
the city.
G. A. McCune, of Livingston, is visitor
in the city.
Thos. A. Cummings, of Fort Benton. is
at Thu Helena.
J. a. Cowen; Of Great Falls is ~ the
L. 5. Goss. of Augusta, is among the visi-
tors in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.. Clark, of Neihart,
are at The Helena.
B. E. and G. o. Pierce, OF Butte, are at
the New Merchants.
E. j. Helmer went to Chicago yesterday
via the Northern Pacific.
Hon. j. E. Kanouse, of Townsend. is
spending a few days in the capital city.
VIM. Bunnell and family went to Tsen-
ton, Mo-, yesterday via the Union Pacific.
Hon. Conrad kohrs, the cattleman of
Deer Lodge, is on a business visit to Helena.
Miss Belle Roach, daughter of J. h.
Rouch, of st. Paul, is visiting Mrs. W.. E.
Norris.
John coleman for New York and H. II.
Naming for Chicago we're among the de-
pastures over the Northern Pacific %yester-
day. ".@"". N n
Carol G. Dolman. son Of Col. P. r. Dol
man, of Butte, came to Helena yesterday
to take the examination for the West Point
eadetship.
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REMRMBERED THEIR FRIENDS.

Hays of tho Chincso baptist Night school
Give n Dinner.
Tho boys or the Chinese night school Of
the Baptist church gave TO their teachers
last evening i most elaborate dinnor,at the
spacious house of Jno. Nv. Wade, corner Of
Breckenridge and Raleigh atreets. Yee
Hoe Joe, 70 sam, Toy Dew, Wong kae,
Wong Chung, Wong Wing and Billy Kay
were the entertainers, and right royalty did
they serve their guests. Ten COURSES of tho
most delicione viAnds and dalicanies made
tho menu. All present were delighted with
the affair and the Chinese boys were evi.
IDENTIFY M happy as any. of their guests.
Among those who partook of the feast were
Rev. c. Is. Allen mud family. ~. Hilman and
family, Jno. W. Wade and fnmily. g. b.
Lebkioker and family, Vim. Mcintyre and
daughter. Miss Wallaos. Mrs. u. Johnson,
Misses Maudo and Bertha johnson. Miss
Spratt, James Wade, Mrs. A.. N. Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. z. Walker, Miss Nettis Il.
Burtoh, Jno. w. Eddy and family, and Miss
Frances Bliss. 5
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
SOLD IL b. MINES,
Promising Properties Near sbo Change
OWnArA.

Promising Properties Near Osborn Change
The Nellie, Emma and Mineral Point
mines. near Osborn, in the Cnpr d'Alenes,
have been sold to Col. /. N. Muncy and Il
st. Paul syndicate Tor 100000. The Nellie
is developed by three tunnels, a tifty-foot
winze and a ffty-foot drift from ths latter.
All Of this wotk has exposed ore, and to say
$4,000 ID i'll sight would be a very moder-
ate In addition to this work a
still lower tunnel, No.. 4, has been started,
but has not been pushed far enough to
reach the Lodge. 1h greatest ps%rpendlcu-
lar depth on the ors body is "A little less
than 80 feet. About all the work has been
done by tho ownsrs themselves. They
richly deserve the purchase monev, and
thar prope ty goss cheap, too.
Mineral Point has not been extensively
worked, an siGhty-foot tunnel and a Wine
representing about all. But excellent nigh
grade ore mas besn taken from it. 1t is re-
garded as ono OF the best in the dry orc
belt. Col. Muncy bonds it for $40, 900. lC
per cent paid down. Seven years ago mex,
August the Mineral Point was discovered
and located by b. I. McElroy.
The Emma was bonded by Col, Munc,
last fall; and several men have been u
work there ever since. The intention o.
Col. Muucy is to put forces of men to worL
on these properties at o very early date, ane
to push development on all.
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FERGUSO MS $40 0 7
1t Gets George II. Funk, His Employer.
Into Trouble.

1t Gets George II. Funk, His Employer.
Into Trouble.
George B. Funk was brought into town
yesterday from Granite, whore he was
arrested by United States Marshal Furay
and Postoffloe Inspector Watkins on a com
plant sworn out by the latter. Frank. it is
charged, was given $40 ON time last
month by a man named Ferguson. one of
his employees at Bozeman. with the idea of
buying 4 money order to be sent to Tacoma.
Funk, it IS clnimod, bought the money
order ut Bozsman. but had il made out in
his own name. It was mailed to Tacoma.
Subsequently Funk wrote the postmaster
at Tacoma directing him to return the
money order. which was done: Funk then
drew the money. Inspector Watkins
worked up the case. Funk was placed in
the county Jail yesterday, pending m ex-
animation before G. G. Newman, acting
United States commissioner, this morning.
He declares he did not intend to violate
any law.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
TnE SILVER PRINCE.
Spokane Men to Work u Property on Toad
~ ------ NI0nnlnln

Spokane Men to Work y Property ON Toad
Mountain.
The Silver Prince mine, located on Toad
mountain, b. q. Immediately adjoining the
celebrated Silver King Hall mine, has been
incorporated By some Of Spokane's business
nen. The work Of development has only
been fairly begun. Many prospect shafts
have been sunk to various depths. ons of
which has been started "a 4 permanent
working shaft. and has attained = depth
sufficient to demonstrate the fact that ore
10 pretty generally distributed through the
formation of the mountain. 1t is the in
tention of tho management ct the Silver
Prince to begin at once \ vigorous develop
ment of the company's property by the
erection of suitable machinery. and it is
confidently believed the ore produced from
the sinking of the shaft and ,unning the
levels necessary to the proper working of
the mine, will be of sufficient value to de-
fray all expense OF such Development, leay-
ing the slopes intact for dividends to the
Little work has been done
on this mountain in the development of
prospects outsids tho King, Dandy and
Grizzley Bear, but in most instances whore
any work has been done the %prospsctor has
been rewarded by the disclosure of high
grade ore.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
SANDS BROS,
MINING LOCATIONS.
Land Along the Missouri River and IL
--- Ita Rad Irilod On --- ----

Land Along the Missouri River and in
Its bed Filed on.
Notices Of location for $50 acres Of land
near Ok Bow bend, in the Missouri river,
were filed with the county recorder vester-
day. The ~locators include William Wal
lace, Jr.. S. G.. Ashbv, NJ. V. Sohomp, AL
bert Zieger. T. G. st. Amour, S. w. Ack-
ley, j. P. Porter. 2. j. Schomp, j. B. San
ford, Elizabeth Wallace and S. G. Hudson.
Court Sheriff has located 1900 feet OF
placer ground along the Missouri river
bank. beginning near Stubb's ferry, in
Guiding the bed of the river and the bars
and islands.
Ed X. Carlton ct al. nave located 100
acres Of placer in section 8, township 10
north, range l west.
Lode locations were filed as follows: ].
E. Abbey, William Mckinley lode. Ten
Mile district. Joseph Holoberg, Ohio lode.
Prosperous Lafontain, Catharine and l.. b.
lodos.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
J0TTlNGS ABOUT TOWN.

y large and appreciative audience greeted
Chaplain G.. c. Bateman at Y. ii. G. A.. hall
last evening,
Tho funeral of Mrs. Maggie Sweeney will
take place this morning at nine O'Clock at
the cathedral.
DIR. Lyman Abbott, who will deliver a
course of lectures in the northwest this
year, will stop a day or two in Helena on
his way west.
Local ticket Offices report a very light
passenger business just now. February is
usually the dullest month in the year for
the railroads.
Jno. G. Duff, Of Choteau, has been
granted a pension Of $6 a month, dating
from Aug. 6, 1860, making the total to date
more than $4,000.
Mr.. Robert Tolmie. the pianist, who is
making a concert tour across the continent,
is expected in Helena to-day. While here
he will give a recital if arrangements can
be made.
The Josephine Mining company has sued
NJ. L. Allen in the district court for
3,01O. 26. money alleged to be due. partly
for what was owed July 80 last and partly
on what has been expended since on his
account.
Minnie MilliRan has brought suit it the
district court for divorce from Robert j.
Mllligan. She alleges that they were mar
= IL ootOl1O op1luRb Ou 0lHY ~, 1000
and that he deserted her in January, 1891.
She also alleges Drunkenness.
A report was received in Helena Yesterday
that the Helena gentlemen who vent to
White Sulphur Springs to meet the Meagher
county msn on the Castle railroad PROPOSE
ton, were caught in a snow storm and COM
PEELED to put up at the Half Way house.
Judge Bucks court was occupied yester-
day in trying a young man rs TO his sanity.
1t was in evidence that instead Of bcing in
sane he was i'll and Judge Buck promptly
orcered the jury to SO find. He was &C
cordingly discharged to be treated by a
doctor for his illness.
ID. c. Mcdaniel was on trial in Judge
Sanders court yesterday on the charge of
cutting John Hague at UnionvilIe, u short
time ago. He was discharged, the evidence
showing that there WAS no malice in the
affair. but was the result of too much
liquor.
III choral union of the First Presbyter-
ian church will meet for practice this even
ing in the church parlor, room 8, Donver
block. at $3.50 O'clock. The executive COM
mittee. at its meeting on Monday evening,
decided to recommend to the union q re-
duction in the membership fees. Member
ship in the union il not confined to the
members Of the Presbyterian church or
congregation, but all are welcome.
YOu can "a va p nor cant nv h,vipr Nation,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

perpendicular distance between the two
tunnels is 24O foet. The raise had been
carried about twenty feet when " mag
ni1cent body of ore was encountered.
Tho past few days work has demon
stated that the tunnel had not reached the
ledge. and in making the raise straight. the
ledge dipping into the hill, II took hut y
little time to find it. Henry Howes brought
down a specimen OF the ore yesterday. Ii
ia a beautiful carbonate. The ore found in
the lower Lowell is \ splendid grade and SUE
taina tho reputation the Mammoth has
made of yielding the highest grade silver
lead ore in the Cmur d'Alenes. BY actual
measurement there was two and q half fost
of clean ore. Tho first important strike
was made in the Mammoth about a year
and q half ago. 1t is proving a wonderful
property.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
STRIKE IN THE MAMMOTH.

A Fine Eody of Ore ~ncounte That
Adds to Its Value.
A most important strike has been made
in the Mammoth mine, SAYS the Cuur
d'Alene Miner, and one which adds thou
sands of dollars to the mines value. Ssv-
eral weeks ago it Was announced that the
ledge had been cut in the lower level.
Luckily for the owners, it was not true. for
while it was a tolerably fair showing, yet
there was something far better in store and
it was very near at hand. At the point
where the ledge was supposed to be cut a
raise was started. This was to connect
with a shaft which had been sunk from the
upper level to a depth of eighty feet. The
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Miss Flora A. Jones. South Bend, Ind,
purchased a bottle of your "Blushes," of
Arend, corner Fifth avenue and Madison
street. 1 find it delightful. Will gladly
recommend it to others. Yours respect
fully, FRED M. ROBERTS.
With Marshall, Field d Co., Chicago. Ill.
Mr.. Roberts is not the only one who finds
''BInsh of Roses delightful, rs many ladies
and gentlemen can testify, who have pur-
room 4. Denver block, Broadway, Helena,
Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

The owners of the Rainbow and Coyote,
where, the great strike was made several
months ago, are sinking on the shaft,
and are in a ~si1-foot ledge hat averages
$500 per ton. They are putting the ore on
the dump, and intend to convince the coun-
try that they are not afraid to develop their
claims.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

James W. Barker represents one of the
leading merchant tailors of Ohio and ia
prepared to give to all who wish to pur-
chase as good q anti of clothes M can be
obtained anywhere. entire satisfaction in
style, quality, fit or workmanship. Youths
can find that they may become good
dressers as his prices come within their
Tango. His display is of the higher grade
OF foreign fabrics. You will find the as
sortment wonderfully good and wonder
fully cheap. One can buy fashionable
clothing at moderate prices and made from
the seasons latest novelties. An invitation
or lns,ection of his samples is extended to
all. lie is to be found in room 10, Yhomp-
son building. opposite Grand Central hotel.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
Samuel n. Davis Spscial

INVESTMENT STOCKS.
250-1,0O % lion Mountain. IN cents,
5000 Yellowstone. Bargain.
1926 Bald Butte, S2.1O.
10000 Helena and Victor. Cheap.
5000 California. Snap.
900 GlenRary, 95 cents.
1000 "Mnc." one-third real value.
100 Combination" Sl.35.
Any OF the above are good purchases.
The time to invest is now. when money
tells.
Rooms 26 and q. Bailey Block.
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The New Merchants.

Operated by the Merchants Hotel COM
pany, o begs to announce that its rooms
are open for the reception of guests.
Rooms will be offered to transient guests at
$l.25 per day (parlor foor). 81 per day
(third tloor), Is cents per day (fourth floor.
Extra for more thar one occupant. Rooms
to permanent guests at less rates. All
modern improvements; steam heat. electric
light. return electic call bell system, and
sunshine in every guest chamber. Brussels
and velvet carpets used exclusively
throughout the house. Office, elegant bar
and billiard 1uom. cigar stand and ~palatial
barber shop on first floor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
High Art Tailoring,

A full line of infants wear at Butcher 4 Brad
ley's. los broadway. We lead in low prices.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

The office of the Citizens Electric Light
com has been removed to the old
Electric Light building. Entrance from
Sixth avenue.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Mares & Fisher. the butchers. have removed
from Warren street to Harmonic hall, on Broad
way. Telephone 301.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
Arrivals at Tho Heioua,

Carroll G. Dolman. W. NJ. Maughan, city.
Butte. M. A.. Davis. New York.
o. S. Carl, Chicago. j. w. Alexander, San
w. c. Hughes, Chicago, Francisco.
r. J. Maybell. st. Paul. Geo. Fl. Turner, New
B. A. Aldrich. Chicago. York.
+. A. Mann. Chicago. Fl. Byers, Victoria.
G. Kohrs, Deer Lodge. A.. II. Jones, city.
Ben Lilies, New York. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. J.
j. Sullivan. Fort Ben Clark, Neihart.
ton. j. +. Goldsmith, st.
Thos, w. Cummings, Paul.
tort Benton. j. Elkinton, Chicago.
F. II. George. Mime J. G.. Martin. Chicago.
apolis. Geo. l.. Cornwall, New
j. j. Crowley, Chicago. York.
G. N. Scott, Chicago. c. A. McCune. Living
j. Z. Jackson. Bis ston.
marck.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Miss Mary f.. Jackman gives private
lessons in shorthand. Room ID, Bailey
block. Call Mt Office for terms.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Buy the celebrated Foster ive-hook kid glove
at The Bee Hive, every pair warranted. Price
only II. 25.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
To Visit the Worlds Fair.

Don't delay inquirine into the plan of the
Worlds Fair Hotel and Excursion COM
pany by calling on G. F. H. Patterson,
journal building, opposite postofice, Hell
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
Blrdseye View of Hele

Ladies' and children's fast black seamless cot
ton hose At The Bee Hive only Zoe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Miss Jennie Walker will he In Helena
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb.
10, l6 and II.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Mares II Fisher, the butchers, have removed
from Warren street to hall, on Broad
way. Telephone 307.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Large line of masks at The Bee Hive.

Va,ontine.! Valentines, Tho B.e Hive has
Just received a large line OF new valentines for
lb32,
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Electricity Applied to Relieve Pain.

Electricity Applied to Relieve Pain.
Amalsam and silver filings, 81 and up.
Gold filings, So and up.
iull set of teeth, upper or lower, 80,
Extraction of teeth with electricity, SO
cents.
DAs. sk!MMIA & Ess1G, dentists. Sixth av-
nue. and Main,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Blrdseye View of Helena.
An elegant Autographed birdseye view of
Helena on heavy plate paper, 28x44 inches,
Price 81. Sent postpaid on receipto of price.
b. II. Folly,
Room Z, Denver block, Helena. :
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
Arrivals ut the Grand Central.

Matt McCabe, Whites M. Sonstelo, Portland,
Gulch. N. d.
c, H. Benton, Great r. Hamburger. Cincin.
Falls natl.
Thos. Couch, Butte. Ben Pricer, Marysville.
!. Despres, Chicago. j. A. Carrier, Grea,
Jas. l.. Bompart. White Falls.
E-seulphur Springs. Douglas Martin. Great
VIM. jackson, Mon Falls.
tana, Chas. II. Baldwin,
Oscar Vantasselle, Boze- Townsend.
man. N. A. Petelle, Chicago.
J. L. Kanouse, Town Miss Lizzie Riley, st,
send. aul.
p. NJ. Murphy, Elk L. s.. Goss, Augusta.
horn. Harry G. Willard,
Frank l., Gray, Kalis- Deer Lodge,
pell. r. c. Watson. Dillon.
P. II. Lenry, Comet. Miss Wiegand, Cas-
b. F.. Hoops, Boulder. cade.,
Ben Steele, hreat Falls. W. c. Orion, Butte.
Geo, Hansen, city: r. NJ. Bunnell, Marys.
John S. Jones, Marys- vile.
vile. Mrs. J. e. Jones, Narys.
Mrs. E. A. Bunnell, viilo.
Marysyille. Thad. T. Raymond
James Donovan. Great Havre.
Falls H.. w. Nettleton. SaI
Geo. j.. Bumbaugh, Francisco.
Columbia Falls. Geo. Macdonald, Dia,
Will Hanks. Great mond.
Falls. j.. j. Mayno. Canyon
Alfred Myers. Neihart. Ferry.
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DINING ROOM REopENED,

The dining room in this hotel has been
leased to and Is now operated separately by
the Misses Maggie, who are prepared to fur
mis- board at IS for tickets good for twenty
one meals, 81 for twenty-one continuous
meals, so cents for single meals.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Gaston's Bixnmy, by Albert Ross. complete
series OF The Mysteries of the Court Of London.
by Il W. M. Reynold'. Balzac's Droll Stories
and other good books Just received at The Bee
Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10
VIII Arrive To-Day.

Will Arrive To-Day.
The following passengers will stop of at
Helena to-day from the west bound North
ern Pacific: Richard Evans, John Edger-
ton, Geo. l.. Lacey, Geo. McIntire.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

New line Of children's carriages at The Bee
Hive.
Mares 4 Fisher, the butchers, have removed
from Warren street to Harmonic hall, on Broad
way. Telephone S07.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

You can save q per cent by buying notions,
hosiery. underwear, corsets, etc, at Butcher 4
Brad avs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Smoke Adellna Patti ~cigar-hnest In the
world. j. Il. L~ockwood's drug store.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-10

Now sheet music at The Bee Hive. 10 cent per
copy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-01-06
The Oysters Start IN I.ife.

When the shell begins to form the
baby oyster must cease his fantastic
wriggling about in the water and give
careful attention to his own support.
The cares of life come upon him early,
but as his burdens increase he grows i'm
strength and ability to carry them. All
he asks is a good start. He is not par
ticular as to whose hand he holds dur
ing his incipiency. provided It is clean.
To him an old boot, or dead starfish.
or the shell of a crab is as good as any
thing to cling to until he has sufficient
courage to let go and paddle his own
canoe.
If they are right in his way at the
moment he wants them, an old bottle,
lost anchor, an escaped dredge, or a
pair of oyster tongs VIII serve. In
about two weeks after the spat is de-
posted. as one may see with the naked
eye. these become barnacled all over
with the enterprising young oysters
Edward L. Wilson in Scribners.