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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
MISS EMMA JUcH'S WEDDING.
st. Andrews. Stamford, Crowded to See
Her Become Mrs. Wellman.

Her Become Mrs. Wellman.
Miss Emma Juch. the prima donna, was
married in st. Andrews church. SIAM
ford, Conn, at 5 o'clock on Monday after
noon to Francis l.. Wellman, Assistant
District-Attorney OF New York. The
church was profusely decorated with
flowers, as was Miss Juch's home. on
Clark's Hill. At the house the guests
entered under an arch OF daisies. and the
bride received after the ceremony under
q marriage-bell OF the same flowers. In
the halls were roses, laurels, palms, and
hopeysuckles.
The ceremony at the church was the
most elaborate ever witnessed In Siam
ford. The church was filled with guests,
NEST OF them from New York Before
the ceremony Dudley Buck played selec.
tions from Faust and the nuptial music
from Lohengrin. The vested choir of
thirty men and boys. and the officiating
clergyman. Rev. Peter Mcfarland,
marched from the vestry to the main en-
trance 10 meet the bridal party, singing
as a professional the wedding march
from "Lohengrin." The bride entered on
the arm OF Colonel Albert A. Pope, OF
Boston, who gave her away. Miss Grace
Wetherbee. OF New York. was maid OF
honor. William o. burlington and Frede-
rick p. Allen. OF New York. were
ushers. AS the bridal party proceeded to
the chancel the choir sang the bird song
from "Lohengrin.'
At the chancel were the bridegroom
and his best man. ex-District-Attorney
DE Lancey Nicoll. Between the betrothal
and the wedding the choir sang THE
Voice That Breathed Ger Eden" The
Lords Prayer was intoned by the choir,
and after the benediction the procession
reformed. and the choir led the way to
the entrance. singing 20 Perfect Love-"
by Stainer.
The bride wore Worth gown Of rich
cream satin. high neck, and court train,
covered with point lace. Her Jewels were
diamonds. A portion OF Seidrs orchestra
furnished music at the reception and
during the supper. The New York guests
returned by special train at 7:30 O'clock
The invitations 10 the wedding were by
autograph letters from the bride and
bridegroom.
Among the guests were: William Stein
way, Judges Barrett. Andrews. and DAILY.
District-Attorney Fellows, Assistant Dis
trict-Attorneys Mcintyre. Weeks. and
Lindsay. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kane. Cap
tain Foxwell. Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown
Lord. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Rainey. and
Miss Virginia Ogden.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
BreckinrIdge Speaks.

Colonel Breckinridge spoke at Hutchi-
son Station. In Bourbon county. KY. on
Monday. The principal part OF his ad-
dress was devoted 20 the Chicago Press
and the Union League Club. He said he
he'd voted against the 100000 Worlds
Fir appropriation bill. and thereby In
Cured their hatred.
He spoke sarcastically about the candi.
dacy OF Major Henry Clay Mcdowell. say
ing his enemies had even called for the
memories Of the great commoner. Henry
Clay. to beat him. He said the beautiful
flowers sent him by the ladies caused him
to erase from his mind the rigid sentences
he had framed for those who had said
hard things about him. He returned q
Washington Monday night. but speaks
~ Versailles Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
A STRANGE WILD ANIMAL.
The Citizens of Lexington, Ky, In State
of Tcrror-A Man Attacked.

OF Tcrror-A Man Attacked.
A dispatch to the st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat from Lexington. KY, says:
The south end of Lexington is in a
state OF terror. a wild animal. which has
its lair in deep cavern in a quarry
fronting the State College. has become
so bold that after killing between sixty
and 100 dogs and pigs In the space OF
month. II has attacked citizen Of the city.
Women are afraid TO venture out after
dusk without male escorts. and mothers
keep their little ones safe at home. Even
the men go armed at night. For the last
two nights two armed men with Win
chester rifles have watched In front OF the
State College for the brute but thus far
have been able to get shot.
Last night the beast attacked man.
Sam Tllliver. rather old man, was on
his way home about II o'clock. AS he
turned into Montmuliin street he was
alarmed by commotion IN some weeds
In vacant lot. and u moment later an
animal resembling tiger dashed to-
wards him with shriii roar. 1>ulliver
had twenty yards the start. and by show
ing q Domino canter. reached his house
and slammed the front gate In the ami
mails face. While opening the front door
the brute leaped over the fence and
sprang upon his back. Tho light fro m the
open door alarmed the animal. and 1t
turned and fed. Tuiliver says he be-
lieves II IL a tiger. Others principally
negroes. aver that the animal has face
like q human and feet like a bear. Hunt
ing parties have been organized to kill
the animal. which is thought 10 be one
that escaped from some menagerie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
OURTH DISTRICT.
MAY HAVE FOUR CONGRESSIONAL CAN
pIpATES IN THE FIELD.
VIII ProhibttIonists and Republicans Com
bine e. Aspirsnts for SUPPLEMENTARY
OF tho Observation-Disclosures.

PETERSBURG, VA, June 8.-tspe-
ciaI. while II IL certain that the Fourth
District shall have a Democratic and a
Republican candidate for Congress In this
district next fail. 1t Is also very proba-
BILE that II shall have Populist and a
Prohibition candidate. unless the last two
shall deem II best TO make combina-
ton with the Republicans to beat the
Democrats. Mr. w. w. Gibbs, OF staun-
ton. the chairman Of the State Pvohibi-
ton organization. was In the city to-day
looking after the prospects OF his partS
I'm this section. He met one or more gem
tiemen. and II Is understood that finai
conference was arranged FOR an early
date to consider what course to pursue.
Mr.. Gibbs will go down to Norfolk to-
morrow 10 look after the prosecution OF
some OF the recent election officials In
that city. Mr. Gibbs says that the SILVER
Lake Quartette and 1872 speakers have been
booked by the Prohibitionists for their
fan campaign, and a lively election con-
test is anticipated.
THREE WANT 1T.
There are three candidates for the ONCE
OF Superintendent OF the City Almshouse
soon TO be filled by the Board Of Over
seers. They are Mr.. Il. ID. Akers, the
incumbent for some years past; Mr..
Joseph Carter. who formerly held the
position, and Dr. w. A. Smith. MEM
Der of the Council from Sixth Ward.
There were fifty-eight deaths In this
city during the month ending to-day
twenty-four white and thirty-four colored
There were twenty-seven deaths among
children under five years Of age.
Mr. Samuel Leibert, who sustained
bad fracture of his right leg by fall
In Dinwiddie county several days ago, had
the member amputated last evening as
a matter of necessity.
A gentleman named Archer. with his
wife and six children, arrived In Peters
burg to-day en- route TO Dinwiddie county
They left Cass City. Mich, on the 9Th
Of April and travelled all the way here
with their effects in a two-horse wagon
They have purchased farm In Dinwid-
die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
Thanks to Exhibitors.

WASHINGTON. June 26.-Mr. Walsh,
chairman of the Committee on Quadro-
Centennial, to-day made to the Senate a
favorable report on the amendment OF
Mr.. Villas. making an appropriation OF
10000 TO enable the President. In such
form and manner as he shall deem most
suitable TO signify to the governments or
the several countries duly represented at
the Columbian Exposition. and TO their
leading official representatives thereat, the
grateful appreciation Of this government
and the people of the United states for
their contributions tn the Exposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
the AVENGERS TRACK.
They Were waiting for Their Victim ssd
Would Get Him % Die.

Iuey Were winning TOT y uosr vsSsss@s 80
Would Get Him o. Die.
cleveland PiaindeaierJ
The only time ever was really scarf"
said the colonel. was in the edge OF
little town In Ohio"
"Ha. ha! Let's have IT. colonel" came
q chorus of yells.
well, I wuz comm along about mid
nght-mind ye. boys. I've seen life In the
plains an In the arm
"Oh. yes-go onr'
We'll II was nigh on to midnight, an
as passed through clump o trees--tnis
wus a college town, and
Yes. yes. What happened?'
something seemed 10 crawl all over
me an push my ha'r up through the scalp.
I could see nuthin', but ! knew some
thin's wrong. So blundered through the
half darkness, an fust think knowed
run plump into about TO dozen amea
men-
"Impossible.'
II wisht II had been. They wus young.
active. fghtn' men. too, an evy one Oh
'em he'd revolvah an big club. Wen.
ses l. gents. Of yen take me to the boss
robbah. I'll give we my watch
"'Get out. ye ole foolv was the ansuh.
'Dl1 you gltl
mo. sahi Somethin' bout that crowd
seemed to hold me, an / staid. Wen'
putty soon they begin to edge up In
suhkle gettln' out an cockin' then re-
volvahs. They wus. as I said. bout fifty:
Some OF 'em picked up mo- clubs an
some rocks. They wus muddah In then
eyes. an death In the an"
Yes. yes. What happenedy'
81 wus fascinated. spellbound, awfully
scad. and wusn't made bit easiah when
/ hud the ledah whispah: Boys, don't
let i'm escape" But. sah when the
suhkle got closah an cuddent stand 1t
no longah. / tuhned to the highest man
an said:
"In Heavens name. sab, what's the
meanin' o. this?
"How's 20 jaw lock?' he asked.
"'Tigh. sab, kin keep sec'et with
any Of EN-
"'Well.' said he. we see we all ahmed
70 desplt deeds, an will die a fghtin'-'
"T seer said !. trenholm all Ovah.
aye see that house amung the bushes?
"'Yes. / did,
"'Well, thah's blamed, insignificant,
little ctiss of a sophomore hid In that
house. an we an goin' Z have i'm er
die.
Then. boys. I quietly went about my
business. I'm an educated man, myself,
an neveh NEEDLE with the cause"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
Rivers and IIarbOr-.

WASHINGTON, juno 26.-The Senate
Committee on Commerce. considering the
river and harbor bill. has decided upon an
Increase in the appropriation for Norfolk
harbor without agreeing upon the amount
The same Is true OF Cumberland sound
Ga: Key West. Fernandina. and Char
lotte harbors. and the Apalachcola river
in Florida. The provision OF the House
bill regarding the improvement of the
Tennessee river will be so altered as to
designate the uses TO which 10000 APP
propriated for that stream will be put.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

FREDERICKSBURG VA, June a.
(Speciai.)-Mr. Charles Scott. highly-es-
teemed citizen Of this city. died last night
aged % years. He leaves q wife and
two children. 49,
A refreshing ran fell here this after
noon. breaking the drought. which has
prevailed hers for some time Prayers
were offered IN several OF the chwchss
here last Sunday for rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
MOTLEY MAKES HIS ESCAPE.
A Richmond Convict slips Away While
About the Capitol

Charles Motley tcoiored). prisoner In
the State Penitentiary. who was sent there
last October from this city TO serve a
term OF one year for stealing from the
person, made his escape yesterday after
noon. and at late hour last night had
not been recaptured.
Motley VAS one Of the TRUSTEES who
were daily sent 70 look after the Capitol
grounds in charge OF Guard Drew. He
attended 20 his duties carefully through
out TIE day yesterday until, when al
o'clock the gang was assembled for the
purpose OF returning 10 the prison. Mot
ley did not respond 10 the roll-call. A
search was at once Instituted for him.
but proved vain. He had been last seen
In the basement OF the building between
Z and O'Clock The city authorities were
at once notined OF the escape. and close
search Is being made tor him.
Motley 10 described ~ being black, OF me-
dun. build. 8 feet ~ inches In height. and
weighs is2 pounds. He has scar on his
forehead one on the left arm. another on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
The Nicaragua Canal.

WASHINGTON, June 26.-The House
subcommittee in charge OF the Nicaragua
Canal measure finished its work on the
Mallory bill to-day and will report 1t to
the Committee on Commerce tomorrow.
1t is provided In the bill that the present
canal company must present TO the Score
tary OF the Treasury within nine months
a complete statement Of its expenditures
and that work upon the canal may be
pushed rapidly, it is provided that the
land be divided into sections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

LONDON, June 26-The House OF Com
mons this evening discussed the beer
duty as proposed in the budget. Colonel
lockwood Conservative move that an
additional duty Of pence be imposed, In
stead OF pence. After a lengthy de-
bate the amendment was rejected by a
vote OF 2S9 to 271, and the clause was
adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

The Retreat excursion to Niagara,
Rochester. Toronto, Canada. and Wat
kins Glen will leave July Eth. AL infor-
nation will be given at the Retreat Tor
the Sick, Twelfth street between Broad
and Marshall. II II very necessary That
the ladies know how many propose going.
ana therefore they urge that they leave
their names at the Retreat or write to
the chaperons. The tickets are Limited
IN a certain number, therefore the neces-
atty OF listing the names OF those who
propose going.
Mrs. Anna r. Rahm and Miss Bette
Ellyson are the ciiaperons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
Creen Maintain PopuIjsts.

MONTPELIER, VT. June 26.-At the
Populist State Convention held here to-
day the following ticket was nominated:
For Governor Thomas S. McGinnis; Lieu
tenant Governor, Henry W. Conroe; Sec
rotary OF State A. l.. Bowen; Urea
surer, DR.. Walker 5. Curtis. OF West
Randolph: Auditor of Accounts. Charles
s. Lewis. OF South Reading.
The convention adopted the Omaha
platform as the State platform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
oncers of jamestown Tribe.

At the meeting last night OF jamestown
Tribe. No II, ]. o. II. NJ. the following
officers we're elected for the ensuing six
months: Prophet w. T. Gentry; Worthy
Sachem. George w. Troxler; Senior Saga
more, G. w. Nicholas: Junior Sycamore,
r. NJ. Clay: Keeper OF wampum, w.
Wakefield: Chief OF Records. O. r. Wise;
Keeper of Wigwam, George Green.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
To Investigate Their Escape.

Mr.. S. Stern proposes TO investigate the
escape from the Louisburg On. CD jan
OF Cal and Tom Coley. the men convicted
there OF the murder OF Sam Tucker. the
Hebrew peddler. whose remains were
brought here for inierment. The coleys
were sentenced 10 be hanged July 18th.
but escaped from prison Monday morn
ing. They were prosecuted by Mr. Stern
while president Of the Sir Moses Monte
fore CONGREGATION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
Virginia News Items

Major w. s. Embrey, Of Fredericksburg
has purchased from the Misses Course
l,10l acres OF timber land, near Spotsyl-
vania Courthouse, for $500.
Mr.. william Harris is building an addi-
ton to his dwelling, on Commerce street,
Fredericksburg. the improvements to cost
$3.50. His brother, John A. Harris. Is
charging his dwelling at a cost Of 5000
Mr.. William Pittman. Of Richmond. was
drowned on Sunday while bathing in
Travis mill-pond. in Caroline county. Mr.
Pittman was on a visit to friends. He
was about so years old. and leaves
wife and several children. The body was
recovered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
Muiti-MiIIionaire No More.

PHILADELPHIA. June pa dispatch
received in this city to-day from Florence,
Italy, announces the death there last
night OF F.. =. Fabbri, formerly a men,
Der OF all the Drexel banking firms. He
retired from the Drexel concerns In 1855.
and is reported to have amassed for
tune of S20Ot0.Op0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
A wesl At virginia Beach.

The Retreat for the Sick have ar
ranged for n second excursion July tn
20 Virginia Beach. This time the party
will be cared for at Mrs. II. T. Griftth's
cottages. Comfortable rooms have been
secured and good fare promised. The
price OF tickets will be SIS. which includes
railroad fare. board. transfer OF bag
gage, and a dinner at the Princess Anne
Hotel.
Mrs. II. -. Fitzhugh and Mrs. Fannie
Boykin will be the chaperons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
His Parting Shot.
n>.oxk rr-ft,~oN

She spurned his suit
'Never." she insisted.
Nor yet did hope fee his breast
Can you not" he asked. huskily. learn
to love meY'
She shook her head.
And still"
He Kissed through his clenehsd teeth az
he made for the door.
So they say never too old TO learn"
She started violently. turned pale, and
sank IN q miserable heap on the door,
nrushed by his cruel words
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
The A. T.. A. Anti-Pop.

FORT SCOTT, KANS., June 26.-The
American Protective Association, OF Kan
sas. has resolved TO fight the Peoples
party candidates on the State ticket in
retalia ton for the passage OF the resolu-
ton denouncing the organization by the
Peoples Party State Convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
National Republican League.

DENVER, COL. June @.-The seventh
annual convention Of the National Re-
publican League opened here this morn
ing. Fifteen hundred delegates are pres
ent. President William NJ. Tracy deliv-
cred the annual address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

BRADDOCK. PA. June 2s.-1he Edgar
Thomson Steel-Works OF the Carnegie
Company resumed In fun this morning.
giving employment 10 1900 men. The
plant has been closed several weeks on
account OF the fuel famine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
Snanish Mine Disaster.

MADRID, June 26.-An explosion took
place to-day in a mine at Legalidad. As
turias. The dead bodies OF eight miners
have already been recovered and nifty
seven are still missing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
lyncline In Kentucky.

BOWLING GREEN. KY, June 26.-Ca-
leb Cooley. a mulatto, was hanged by a
mob last night after admitting that he
had made an attempt on Sunday to as
sault the wife OF his employer, W. T..
Coleman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
To Repaipt the Church.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Grace Epis-
copal church. at meeting held Monday
afternoon, decided to repaint the church.
the funds TO be used therefor having
been raised by them by indefatigable
0ork
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
The Pres,dent's Holiday.

WASHINGTON. June 2s-It is said
at the White House that President Cieve-
land will not leave Washington for Gray
Gables until the tariff bill has emerged
from conference and Is finally disposed
~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
a Small Boys Polish.


You have bright look. my boy" said
the yisitor at the school.
Yes. str" replied the candid youth.
That's becauss forgot % rinse The soap
of NV fana GOOD"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

Brooklyn Eagie)
I've secret In my heart,
Sweet Marie.
A secret I'd impart
Now 20 thee:
You are getting quite pass,
80 wish you'd go the way
OF Comrades" and some Day.
Sweet Mariel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

LEWISTON. ME-. June 26.--The Demo-
cratic Convention to-day nominated
Charles F. Johnson, Of Waterville. for
Governor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
R,c,mond so,ourn.rs In Gotham.

NEW YORK, June 26.-(Special.)-P. @.
Blanchard. r. w. Taylor. ST. Denis: p.
Stump. Belvidere: II. w. Naylor. st.
Denis; Il. c. Massie. ]. Brandt. Gilsey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
TENNESSEE MINERS AMBvsHEp.
They Are Fired On, and One OF Them IL
Injured.

CHATTANOOGA, June 2s.-The miners
are returning TO work at Soddy. Every
pressure Is brought TO bear on them by
the ringleaders OF the strike. but the
miners are tired OF idleness, and nearly
300 have resumed with success. This af-
ternoon. as the miners were leaving the
mines, they were fired upon from am
bush and one man was injured. The
company has offered a reward OF $3.50 for
information that will lead 20 the arrest
Of the ambushers. Sheriff skillen, OF
Chattanooga. has gone UP to Soddy. and
every effort will be made to run down
the assassin. The company will protect
its miners at any cost. II Is said that
there are still about thirty strikers at
Soddy who refuse to work. and show
very ugly temper towards those who DO
work. They are suspected OF doing the
firing on the miners this afternoon.
Miners Strike IT IN End.
TERRE HAUTE. IND. June 2e.-The
miners strike IN Indiana was finally
brought TO an end this morning BY the
operators concedinG five cents day IN
crease IN the wares OF the day laborers.
making II u.A' a dav. Work was gene
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27
His Estimate Of Boggiss.
fWashington starr

~ usei TO think that story OF MN
about the mule was pretty GOOD one
said Woody White, with sigh
"And what changed your opinion!
s.Boggies laughed at H."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

EDINBURGH. June 8.-A strike OF
Scotch coai-minsrs began this morning.
5000 leaving work. The strike has also
thrown 5000 steel workers out OF EN-
ployment. they being Idle on account
Of lack OF fuel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

the right wrist, one on each leg. and ono
on the left shouider-bIade. He u Is years
OF age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-27

No one who has been in the habit OF
driving on the beach or OF passing leis-
ure hour on the wharyes can have failed
10 notice at times the commotion made In
the water by the large schools" or por-
poises sometimes numbering hundreds
while In pursuit OF mullet and other small
fish which form Its food supply The fish
has sometimes been COMPOUNDED with the
dolphin, but may be readily distinguished
by its shorter snout. thicker head, and
smaller size. II rarely exceeds the length
OF six feet. Is Of thick form on the fore
parts, and gradually tapers toward the
TAIL which Is horizontal and crescent
shaped. The back fin, situated rather
nearer the tail than the head, is of a tri-
angular shape, and placed nearly upright
The porpoise is a remarkably active fish,
and can be seen disporting aAanS the bows
Of the fastest steamers entering ond leay-
ing Galveston harbor. keeping ahead OF
the vessels with the greatest ease. This
marine guerrilla feeds on small fish. pYn
cipally mullet, OF which IT destroys i'm
mense numbers II also roots along the
shores Of the gulf and bays In shoal water
when in quest OF food, and this fact has
caused It to be sometimes denomnated
''the sea-pig."
THE SILVER FISH.
The silver fish. tarpon. or grande ecailIe.
for II is known by all OF these INES. is
an immense herring-like fish. ranging in
the Gulf Of Mexico and as far southwark
as the coast Of Brazil. II Ia particularly
abundant In the bays OF Texas, schools
numbering hundreds being at times seen
near Galveston engaged In chasing mullet
and other small oh on which Il feeds.
The species attain a length Of over six
feet and weight Of LIS pounds and up
ward. 1t is covered with enormous cir
cular scales OF from one to three inches
In diameter, the exposed petitions Of
which are covered with q silvery epider-
mis- The hsh. when alive. presents very
brilliant metallic appearance, and the
scales are much priSed by curiosity hunt
ers and for fancy work In curiosity shops.
The silver nsh win take q bsited hook.
but II u dimcult to handle. and the sue
cessful landing Of one y looked upon rs
quite piscztor4sl feat While the ash
b occaaouaily captured In seines. fisher
wAp asa>A H. fns thsy have kno~a ~ 49,