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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15

During the years 10 which the
Republicans controlled the State
it was quite common for the Leg.
islatIre to pass ac.s releasing de.
faulting Sheritfs and their sure.
ties from liability to the State.
The last Legislature fell into the
old rut, and released the sureties
of the defaulting Sheriff of Bar.
bour county from something.
How hard it seems to be for the
g. o. p. to shake its old habiss.-
Falrmont fnder.
The above shows how hard
pressed" our esteemed friend is
to find some act of the Republi.
cans that can be used to blacken
their record. Why did he not
publish the facts? The sureties
of the defaulting Democratic
Sheriff of barbour county we're
held bound for all the delin.
quencies of that Sheriff and IL
per cent interest on the same.
The bill did nothing but release
these sureties for all interest
above 8 per cent. The State will
not allow man to collect more
than 8 per cent from his neigh.
Dor. Would it be fair for the
State then to charge one of It's
citizens usury : The Sheriff in
question was a Democrat.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
West Milford.

The revival service now being
held at the NJ. E. church in this
place, conducted by Rev. King,
is accomplishing much good.
The membership. generally, of
all the other christian denomina,
tions here, have united heartily
in the work of saving souls aud
the spiritual interest is rapidly
spreading. Twenty.fi have
professed conversion and there
are at this writing March 1D
nine seekers at the altar.
Rev. Radabaugh and wife. of
Harrisville. Richie county. are
visiting relatives in this place.
Worthy Highland, who is
teaching school at Adamston. is
visiting relatives here.
Virgil Highland, who has been
for some years a resident OF
Clarksburg, was visiting relatives
here last week.
1t is the general supposition Of
the people in this part of the
country that the peaches are
about all killed. but that there
will be plenty of other fruit.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15

Our Democratic friends are
much worried over the fact that
the late Legislative session cost
the people less tnau any recent
session under Democratic rule
aad at the same time made the
appropriations over 100000
less than the Democrats had
made them. They now say the
State can not be run with the
appropriations. Will the Register,
the Clarksburg Ne,cs orany ether
paper mention an institution in
the State that has been crippled.
To run the Weston Asylum the
auditor asked for $4,000, but
we gave him $le5,ooo per year.
The Democrats in '93 gave the
Normal schools $4,000, for run
ming expenses. but we gave them
$4,000 and then appropriated
almost 100000 for repairs and
new buildings, for educational
purposes throughout the State.
Instead of $4,000 for criminal
charges as in '9s $50, 900 pc. year
was appropriated. Where is
there deficiency or an appro,
priation needed to keep the STATE
institutions going that is not as
large or larger than the Demo.
Gratis made for the same purpose
in 'aS.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
Sardis.

Wayman Hamrick is slowly re,
covering from the severe acct.
dent with which he met last
week,
w. F.. Morris left for Buck.
harmon last Tuesday, where he
viii attend school.
Misses Naomi Flowers and Bes.
sic Ogden. who have been at
tending Brcaddus Institute, are
home on vacations
Miss Alice Cunningham con
templates visiting relatives in
Kansas soon.
Rev. Bennett has been chosen
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
NOTICE 10 cREDfToRs.
~ ] N crsdIlor. d 8. Il q. RLIsy.

To tie Creditors Of ". H. h. Riley,
deceased
In pursuance Of q decreeof the circuit
court Of the county OF Harrison, made
il q ctuse therein pending, to subject
the estate of the said decedent to the
payment OF his debts, you are required
70 preseI1t your CLAIMS aglnsi the es.
tion 70 NJ NJ. Thompson commissioners,
At his Office in said county, ON or before
the Goth day Of Feb, 1895.
Witness, Henry Raymond, clerk OF
the said court, this 18th day ofFeb. 1895
HENRY RAYMOND.
13.gt Clerk.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.


james r. Harrison. plaintiff. VS.. l. G.
Morgan, Admir- of Lucinda John,
deceased, Eli John, III. i. Straight,
Martha J Harrison, Ida Belle
IallSington i B. Talkington,
Robert 5. John, Amanda john,
h Albert john, Lamine L. John,
Emmu John and Homer john, de-
PENDANTS in Ghancery.
( The parties to the aboye suit will take
notice that ON the 21st day of March,
1898, at my office in the town OF Clarks-
burg, in Harrison county, West Vir-
ginin, viii proceed to execute the or
der OF reference entered therein by the
circuit court of said county, ON the 18th
day OF January, 1895, wherein as COM
missioner. am directed to audit, state
and settle the accounts of defendant L.
g. Morgan, administrator of decedent
Lucinda John, TO ascertain and report
the personal property possessed by her
at the date OF her death, what dispose
tion has been made of it, to ascertain
and report the amount of her indebted
ness ut that time, the liens, il any.
against her real estate. the amounts
and priorities of such liens, the real es-
tate owned by her at the date OF her
death, her heirs and the interest
aud shares of each of said
heirs in said real estate aud personally,
aud any and all other matters, and
things said commissioner may deem
permanent or may be required by any
party Interested in this suit, and per.
form such other services as are therein
stated and thereby required to be re-
ported, All parties in interest are re-
qnired to attend ut the time and place
aforesaid, with such books, papers
vouchers and evidence swill enable me
to comply with said order of court
Given under, my hand this the It'll
day OF February, 1881.
AlARCELLUS NJ. THOMPSON,
Commissioner.
HARvES w. HARMER.
Attyfor PHI 1S.Ut.
NUIICE 10 CREDITORS.
ToIthe Creditors of j. A. Haney. de.
ceased
In pursuance OF decree of the cir
cunt court OF the county of Hnrrison,
made IN a cause therein pending, to
subject the estate OF the said decedent
TO tue payment of his debts, you are re.
quired to present your claims against
the estate of the SAID decedent for ad.
iudicsltion TO NJ. NJ. Thompson, COM
missioner, ut las office in said county,
on or before tile lOth day of March,
1895
Witness. Henry Raymond. clerk Of
the SAID court this 4th day of February
1895. HENRY RAYMOND,
l3-Ut. CLERK.
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NOTICE no CREDITORS.

10 the Creditors OF Lacinda John, de-
ceased
III pursuance OF decree OF the cir
cult court OF the county OF Harrison,
made N a cause therein pending, to
subject the estate OF the said decedent
to the payment of his debts, you are
required topresent your claims against
the esstate OF the said decedeut for adj
Indication TO NJ NJ. Thompson, com
missioner, OF his office in said county,
on or before the 3ist day of March, 1896.
Witness, Henry Raymond, clerk OF
the sud court this 4th day OF Feb. 1895.
HENRY RAYMOND,
l3-Gt Clerk
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
6loMMIssIoNER,s NOTICE.

L, q. Riley. plaintiff. VS.. N. d. Riley,
John VI. Riley, Claude Riley,
Julia A. Curry. Mary Curry, Eliza.
beth Cropp, Amanda j. Cropp and
James X. r. Riley in his own right
and as the administrator Of William
Fl. II. Riley, deceased defendants
in Chancery
The parties to the above suit will take
notice that on the goth day of March.
1895. at my Office in the town Of ClRrks-
burg, in Harrison county, West Vir.
gina. will proceed to execute the or.
der Of reference entered therein by the
circuit court Of said county, on the 10th
day Of January, 1895, wherein as com.
missioner, am directed to audit, state
aad settle the accounts of James K. 2.
Riley as the administrator of the late
w H. II. Riley, deceased, TO ascertain
and report what liensri any, by judg.
ment or otherwise, are upon the lands
herein mentioned, their amounts and
prioiities, TO whom owing and when
due, on what particular tracts the same
are liens; what charges, II any. on suid
lands and the liabilities OF said lands
and estate, the personal property, if
any, IN the hands of the administrator,
nndany matter deemed pertinent by the
commissioner or required by any per-
son in interest, and perform such other
services as are therein stated and there
by required to be reported. All parties
IN interest are required to attend at tile
time and place aforesaid, with such
books papers, vouchers and evidence
ms viii enable me to comply with said
order OF court.
Given under my hand this the 4th
day OF Feb. 1895.
MARcELLUS NJ. THOMPSON,
Commissioner
LEWIS G. Lawson,
Atty for Pills. 13-8t
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
AN ARTISTS MEASUREMENTS.

What He Considers a Perfect Model
of the Female Form.
An artist is authority for the fol-
lowing measurements, which he
claims are necessary for a perfect
model Of physical beauty of the fe-
male form: ITO meet the require
ments of a classic figure, he says, a
woman SHOULD be five feet four and
three-quatter inches tall, thirty-two
inches bust measure, twenty-four
inches around the waist, nine inches
from armpit to waist, long arms and
neck. A queenly woman, however,
must be five feet five inches tall,
thirty.six inches bust, twenty-sixs
and half inches waist, thirty-fives
inches over the hips, eleven and a
half inches around the ball Of the
arm, six and u half inches around
the wrist, hands and feet not too
small.
A similar authority lays down the
rule that no colors should be worn
save those which have duplicate in
the hair, eyes or complexion, and he
claims that woman with blue-gray
eyes and thin. neutral-tintcd com
plexion never looks SO well as when
dressed in blue shades which are
mixed with gray. y brunette should
wear cream color, as this produces
the tints of her skin; while florid
compilations look well in plum and
heliotrcpe, also il dove gray, as these
contain u hint Of pink, and 50 har-
monte wellswith the face in which
there is good deal of color. Har-
per's Bazar
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
subscribera desiring to discontinue
nanet nav all arrenraueg

Subscribers desiring to discontinue
must pay all arreArages.
Refusing TO take the paper from the
post-oflice win NOT stop charges from
accumulating.
Anotice 70 discontinue not accompa.
MED by the amount due at the time will
not stop the paper
Notice to change post-ofice address
must give the old rs well as the new Of
hce
Wedding announcements and obit-
uaries viii be published at reasonable
rates.
An matter intended for publication
must be accompanied by the authors
real name, not for publication. but as a
guarantee OF good faith.
All matter submitted subject to the
editor's approval.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
Card.
FARvusr. W. Va. March IL. .

FARxUM, W. Va, March 10, %.
Ed. TELEGRAM We wish to thank
our friends andneighbols through your
paper for their kind assistance and
sympathy in our bereavement and sick
ness of our little Beatrice. Hoping you
will give this space in your valuable
journal,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15

wncn Baby was SICK. we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, She cried for castoria.
VIXEN she became stie., she clun:: 10 castoria.
When she had Children, She gnqe them cas,Oriu
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
oFFIcIAL COUNTY DIRECTORY

~ = 81 SNStN@
J. NJ. Hagans. Observation-Disclosures Judge
Henry Raymond. Clerk Circuit Court
P. NJ. Long 2. +. Clerk County Court
Chas. w. Lynch. ....... Pros. Atty
D. /. Alexander. ............. Sheriff
s. o. Denham. ..... Deputy Sheriff
W. r. Alexander. 80 = Deputy Sheritf.
Jesse Hagerty. Assessor Lower District.
j. ". Bailey. 80. Surveyor.
COURTS.
Circuit Court conyenes on the second
tuesdays OF January, May, and Septem-
Der.
County Court convenes in March.
June, September and December Of each
year. always on the second Monday.
The Federal Court holds two sessions
annually IN Clarksburg converting in
April aud again in October.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15

IIicks-lou used to I've good at guess
ing conundrums; now how am | like
jacliass:
Mrs. Hicks-oh, in lots of ways
Leslie's Weekly.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15

We remain yours,
OAKLY AND KATE RANDALL.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
Market Reperts.

Cincinnati Daily Commercial Ga
zette Is the greatest newspaper in the
West y
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
NOIItlt 10 CREDITORS.

HARvES W. HARMER,
Atty for PHI. 1866.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-15
THE HOUSEKEEPER
Will find much to help her in lighter.
ingthe burden OF her work.
THE YOUNG FOLKS

Are the Joy of the household. Their
wants are mnltitudinous, How best to
amuse and instruct them is the yexina
problem OF motherhood. None OF thee
things are forgotten in the Tsice-a-
Week Gazette.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02
IMPORTS.
VESSELS IN PORT.
NAVAL VESSELS.

U S : Bennington, Pigman, Mare Island.
MERcHANTMES.
Coasters not included in this list.l
Ger bk II Hackfcld, Barber, NJ,
Am sch Robert Levers, Goo. .man, PCT Sound
Am BIZ Annie johnson, :, f (nno)
Nc On Don Ad"1", t.Nrsrn, Newcastle,
Am phtn =, allen, Thompson, +,
AN "' n,ohlcpn. Brown, Laliao.
IA br,s, " Il Irwin, Williams, ; +.
Am schr Aloha, Dabcl ~
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02

This Company will reserves the right to
make changes in the time of departure and
arrival of its steamers without notice and
it will not be responsible for any conse.
quences arising therefrom.
Consignees must be at the Landings to
receive their Freight; this Company will
not hold itself responsible for freight after
it has been landed.
Live Stock only Mt owners risk.
This Company will not be responsible
for Money or Valuables of passengers
unless placed in the care of Pursers.
Passengers are requested to purchase
tickets before embarking. Those failing to
do 30 will be subject to an additional
charge of twenty-five per cent.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02
LINER MIOWERA ARRIVES.
TIE KEAUHOU BACK FROM THE
LEPER SETTLEMENT.
The sunday Fisst--Fsreign shippiuG
Iss.as--Dspsrture OF the steamer
mokoIii-. Other News.
The steamer Mokolii came in from Lana

The steamer Mokolii came in from Lanai
Saturday afternoon.
The old site of the fshmarket Is being
rapidly noored over aud will soon be in shape
as a first class wharf.
The steamer Mikahala brought in some
paddy and live stock from Kauai Sunday
morning early. A few hours later she was
despatched for the steamer Reauhou which
was belaird at MOlokai and returned about
o'clock in the evening.
For Tuesday, Dec 3. High tide large 4:S6
am; Low tide large 940 pm. sun rises 6:2S;
Moon rises GAO.
The steamer Claudnc from Maui way ports
brought in a number of passengers, ~ head
of cattle aud other live stock aud produce.
She returns thence tomorrow afternoon.
The steamer Wsialcale goes to windward
Kauai ports tomorrow afternoon.
The strong winds along the front have
blown custom guard kailberg's luYuriant
whiskcrs OIL, which changes him beyond
recognition.
The bclated steamer Kcauhou arrived from
Molokai at s:l5 last night She was detained
by having to 90 to the lee side Of the island
for her passengers.
The c 4 : Miowcra left sydney Nov 18th
at 10 p IN, arrived Suva Nov q at IN, left
again same day at $50 pm. Passed Alofa Isl
and following day at p IN. Crossed Equa-
tor ON Nov "a at midnight in long 40 w.
Passed VI WarrimOo, bound South, on
2sth inst in lat - y, long l6f W. Arrived
at Honolulu IT, m Monday, Dec2.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02
Projected DEPARTURES.

Stmr Keauhou, for Kauai, Monday, Dec.
9, at 1 pm.
Stmr Kaala; Waianae, Mokuleia, Waalua,
Kahuku and Punaluu, Monday, Dec2, at 10
am.
Stmr Claudine, Cameron, for Maui and
Hawaii, Tuesday, Dec 3, at 5pm.
stmr Mikahala, Freeman, for Nawiliwili,
Koloa, Elcele, Makaweli, Waimea, kekaha and
Niihsu, Wednesday, Dec 3, at pm.
Stmr Waialealc, Gregory, for Nawillwili,
Hauamaulu, Kilauea, Kalihiwas and Hanalei.
Tuesday, Dec 3, at 4 IN.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

Per stmr Mikahala-L A Thurston, wife,
child and nurse; g Fairchid and wife, Francis
Gay, Charles Gay, William cassie, Mrs X
Hendry and child, A Rosa, J l. Kaulukou, G
Hayne, Clancy Kline, Sing Fook, A McGurn,
Low Vat and wife, Miss johnson and SO on
deck.
Per stmr Claudiue-C Bolto, T. J Benja-
min, l. VI Zumwalt, IL LouissOn, j X losepa,
Miss Alice Kupalalu, Miss A Reuter- & Rod
lex, A G Brodie, Mrs Colburn, Miss Grace
Colburn. Bruce Cartwright, Judge Frear,
Muster II Judd, Mort, Mrs Wagner, Masters
Anderson C2), K W Hutchinson, J J Drum
mond. A + Judd, Master Allen Judd and 81
on deck.
Per stmr Miowcra- Wirlh's Circus consist
inS of % performers which will hold forth in
this city.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02
LEAVES HONOLULU. ARRIVES HONOLULU.

Returning, will leave Hilo at o'clock
P. NJ, touching at Laupahoehoe, MANU-
kona and Kawaihae saule day; Makena,
Maalnea Bay and Lahaina the following
day; arriving at Honolulu the afternoons
of tuesday, and Fridays.
gIEFN No Freight will be received after
IL noon on day of sailing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02
ARRIVALS.

Stmr Mokoli, from Molokai and Lanai.
Stmr Claudne, Cameron, from Maui and
Hawaii.
stmr Mikahala, Taglund, from Kauai.
Stmr Keauhou, Thompson, from Lihue.
CASS Miowera, Stott, from the Colonies.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02

TO ALL WHO USE PAINT:
l. Wagner,
tn o Paint
Patent for
Ont of
throughout the Hawaiian Islands
adeM akf
has and H. p Walton
O HBwai 20
Init
Honolulu
article
which positively injurious metal which may be applied
Bewa
Warming Against
We against buying selling using article under
will infringement patent and trade mark and violation OF
ubcng selling
by in accordance with the Hawaiian Law
L. G. ABLES,
III. p. WALTON.
Honolulu, Oct 10, 1895,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02
Stmr. CLAUDINE,
CAMERON, Commander,

Will leave Honolulu Tuesday at 5P. NJ,
touching at Kahului, Hama, Hamoa and
Kipahulu, Maui. Returning arrives at
Honolulu Sunday mornings.
Will call at Nuu, Kaupo, on second trip
of each month.
~No Freight will be received after
P. NJ. on day of sailing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-02
DEPARTUR RES.

Stmr Mokolii. for Molokai and Lanai.
stmr Kaala, Thompson, for Circuit OF
Oahu.
Bark City of Adelaide, Williamson, for
Port Townsend.
CASS Miowera, Stott, for Vancouver.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-04-19
City ana school Election.

The election of alderman and school
officials on Tuesday passed off very
quietly party lines beng verv loosely
drawn the following are the votes cast
in each ward.
First ward: For aldermen j. P. McEl-
ROY for So; j. B. Quiggle, Is; James
Wolford, z; McElroys plurality, "a, for
member of board OF education ,hris
Lenhart, 10Y; at large: A, K. Thomas,
~; Mrs A. d. Talent, &c; Rev. E, j.
Nugent, 10. Second ward, for alderman
School treasurer j. D. Lake So, G. p.
Bennett SO, j. p. Buck IL.
Robert Florman, JOG; j. II. Gale, 21;
Z. L. Hurlbut. 10; Flornan's plurality
Is. For member OF board OF education
Jacob Norris. 1879; James II. Garvey,
"a; Marjority l15, For member board
of education at large, A.. K. Thomas,
lis, Mrs. Annie D. Talent, 81; Rev. E.
j.. Nupent 10. For treasurer OF board
j, D. Lake l4S, George =, Bennett, 20;
j. P. Bnck, 16.
Third ward: for alderman John R.
DAILY 80; George W. Chitty, 81; Dalv's
majority 10. For member OF board Of
education James Brennan, 50; Frank
Sucker. SO; Brennan's majority, 80.
For member of board of education at
large A. X. Thomas, %; Mrs. Annie D.
Talent. So; Rev. E. ]. Nugent, 33. For
treasurer school board. j. D. Lake. 81;
George P. Bennett, 38: }. p. Buck 81.
Fourth ward: for alderman, John j.
Mcnamara, SO; G.. A. Wiegand, IA; Nc.
Namara's majority, %. For member Of
board Of education, Chris Thomson, &c;
Joseph LaMear, 80; Thomson's, SO,
For member of board of education al
large A. X. Thomas, As; Mrs. Annie D
Talent, 45, Rev. E. j. Nugent, g.. Fo,
treasurer OF board, j. D, Lake, SIS
George P. Bennett. SO; J.. p. Buck
Condensed: For member of education
at large A. X. Thomas. 223; Mrs Ami,
Talent, 225; Rev. E. j. Nueent, 62;
Mrs. Talents plurality, 2. For treasu
rer OF board j. D. Lake, 1913; George P
| Bennett, $50; J.P. Buck, SO; Lake.
, plurality, 143.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-04-19
l~rrig.r,on Meeting.

AS the irrigation from the clouds on
Saturday the 9Th instant prevented the
meeting to complete the organization in
this county.
There will be another meeting on Sat.
April 2Othth in the hall on st. Joe st.
at 1000 o'clock sharp. We hope every
one interested in irrigation will be pre-
sent. Don't let seeding or anything else
prevent our attending this meeting.
Keep the ball rolling, don't let Penning-
ton county fall in the rear. We are fully
satisfied that If We all put our shoulder
to the wheel We can vastly improve the
agricultural interests of our county.
A. J. MCCAIN, Vice President.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-04-19
THE suhFLowER OF SIBERIA.
4 Plant That Il Remarkable In More
WAYS Than One.

@ W8y0 IMAM O0es
Zone Of the greatest curiosities I
eve met with in my travels . said Prof.
Philip L. Newman, of Cincinnati, to a
st. Louis Globe-Democrat man recent
~, lis the sunfower that blooms in
the northern portion of Siberia, where
the earth is continually covered with a
coating Of snow and frost. This won
derful plant shoots forth from the
frozen soil IN the first day Of the year
and reaches the height Of about three
feet; it blooms on the third day, re-
mains open twenty-four hours, and
then returns to its original elements.
It shines for a single day, then the
stem, leaves and flower are converted
into snow. The leaves are three in
number. The flower is s~tar-shaped, it's
petals about as long as the leaves and
about half IN inch wide. On the third
day the extremities of the leaves show
little glistening specks, like diamonds,
about the size of the head of a pin.
These are the seeds of this queer flow
er. / was told that on one occasion
some of these seeds were gathered and
hastily transported to st. Petersburg.
They were there placed in a bed OF
snow, where they were kept until the
first Of the following year, when the
sunfower burst forth and was greatly
admired and wondered at by all who
saw it."