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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

In order to give every one an opportu-
nifty to see the grand crops in the Western
States and enable the intending settler to
secure home, the Chicago, Milwaukee 4;
st Paul R'y has arranged to run series
of harvest excursions to South and North
Dakota, and to other States in the West,
Northwest and Southwest on tho follow
Ing dates; August 49, September |, To- 20
and October q and 20, at the low rate of
two dollars more than one fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be good for re-
turn on any Tuesday or Friday within
twenly.one days from date Of sale. For
rates, time of trains and furt' details
apply to any coupon ticket agent in the
East or South or address John r. pott,
District Passenger Agent, Williamsport,
Pa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
White Woman Shot by a Negro

PITTsBUHG, Aug. tt.-Mrs. Nellie Snow
den, the reputed wife of Henry SnSwden,
was shot through the head by William
Campbell. The bullet passed directly
through her brain, and the doctors say sho
cannot possibly recover Mrs, Snowden
1sa white woman, aged 90. Her husband
is colored, and is about 30 years old Camp
bell Is colored man, aged SO years
Campbell has been a freqaent visitor at
the Snowden house. on Seventeenth street.
and during the absence oi Snowdcn tried
to make love to Mrs. Snowden 1t was her
repuls!ng of his attentions which caused
the shouting. Campbell escaped.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

EXC. Rate Exc Rate
to to
RehOboth. Ocean City
Milford, Del, o.04 am. roc. 500
Rcdden, 922 80 90
Georgetown, y.3t 80 rs
Lowes, 1000 20
Rate to
Ocean City.
Franklord, Dol. .95i a. nj. G5 conts.
Sclbyvillc, .10.0i 50 "
Bishop, Md. ..... 1910 " 50
Returning leave Rchoboth $40 p. m,
Ocean City 5 p. III.
Children under twelve years of age, one
half the above rates
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Railroad Puol May be Abolished.

CHICAGO, Aug ll.-Since the adjourn
ment OF the interstate commerce commits
sion Investigation there Is Il growing opip-
Ion among high Chicago officials of western
roads that the Western Freight association
and tile western trunk linp agreements
should be abolished and the maintenance,
OF all rates Left to the commission. Both
agreements are to be Thoroughly investi-
gated by the commission and may be de-
clared illegal. The Chicago Great Western
road will not now become party to any
association, and without its membership
nn traffic organization covering its terri
aOry could succeed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

TuNKHANNoCK, Pa, Aug. ll.-An ele,.
trical storm of unusual severity swept
over Wyoming and Susquehanna counties
Sunday night, doing considerable damage.
In Mcshoppen, this county, the light Of
five fires CAUSED by lightning were seen at
one time. Two of these were large barns
of George Filklns, Of Auburn and A Attor-
hey Miller, of Montrose.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Death of Lady TennysOn.

LONDON, Aug. ll.-Lady Emily Tenny-
son, widow Of tho late Lord Alfred Tenny-
ron, the poet, died at her residence at Aid
worth yesterday from congestion of the
langs. Lady Emily Tennyson was a
laughter of Henry Shellwood and a nioce
If Admiral Sir John Franklin, and was
married to the poet in 1850,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

SAN JOSE, Cal, Aug, 1l.-Vinanzi Cros-
sctti and his fancc, Wally Feilner, were
shot and instantly killed Sunday evening
by Harvey Allender, a discarded lover Of
the dead girl. The engaged couple were
out walking in the suburbs when Allender
approached and attempted to snguge Miss
Feilner In conversation She rejected his
advances and becoming enraged he drew
revolver and shot her in the breast, fol-
lowing it up with second shot through
the brain. Crossetti grappled with tho
murderer, and Allender sent bullet
through his antagonist heart. The mur-
derer was arrested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Brothers Fatal Fight for a Girl

ST. LOUIS, Aug. ll.-Walter Price, aged
FL, timer and his brother Lawrence,
aged %, clerk, fought at their home, No.
BO2l kossulh avenue, about the favor of u
young woman. Walter struck Lawrence
with his fist and killed him Instantly,
Walter was arrested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timore Railroad Company announces an
excursion to Rehoboth and Ocean City
on Aug. ~.
In order that families may avail them.
selves of this opportunity for full days
pleasure at either Of these popular resorts,
the rates have been so greatly reduced rs
to place the excursion within the means
Of every one.
A special train will be run on the seized.
ule given below, and excursion tickets,
good only on the special train in each di-
rectiOn, will be sold at rates quoted
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

CAMDEN, Aug ll.-Railroad men are of
the opinion that 1t will require fully a
half a million dollars to pay the damage
claims Of the relatives of the killed in the
Atlantic City accident and of those who,
although injured, survived the disaster.
Who the defendant company in some of
tho cases will be is Il matter of speculation
among attorneys and others Some claim
that the two companies may be made joint
dafenlants
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Bryan Orator Shot While Speaking.

MEMPHIS, Aug. ll.-W. S. Hemingway,
e. years old, one of the most eloquent and
promising lawyers Of Santa Fe, N. NJ. was
fatally wounded at Bryan ratification
meeting at that place. Hemingway was
In the midst of q stirring speech before an
audience of 1000, when he was struck in
the abdomen by a bullet fired by an un-
known party. He has been unconscious
ever since. His assailant has not yet been
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Six Deaths, Two Driven Insane,

BALTIMORE, Aug. ll.--Six deaths, two
cases of insanity and more than half u
hundred cases Of prostration from the heat,
IL the record in Baltimore from midnight
90 noon Of yesterday. This makes the
Itotal number of deaths during tho present
heated term twenty-five, and several more
arc likely to die, The thermometer ranged
yesterday from So degrees at midnight to
minimum Of 70 at o il, IN. and rose ut SO
Mt noon, whom a heavy thunder storm
cooled the air, and at 23O p. IN the mer-
ourY had dropped to 5O
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 11.-Durlnga wind
storm that broke over the city at 10 o'clock
Sunday night q rowboat containing three
young women and two youths capsized in
the Delaware river near the new Pcnnsyl-
vania railroad bridge, and, in spite of tho
efforts made to save them, all the occu-
pants of the boat were drowned Tho
dead are: John Trensler, Charles Min
nick, Amelia Holman, Rose Breinenger
and Rosie Breinenger, u cousin of tho
preceding women. Minnick lived in Gin
cinnati, and was visiting friendsa ut Brides
burp
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Having disposed of all interest in ready
made clothing Mt Sth and Market streets
to Wood Bro, have moved my custom
tailoring stock and fixtures and in few
days will locate in my new store and do
custom work only. will be in room No.
2, McVey Building, N. f. cor. Sth and
Market. have no interest or am not in
any way connected with sale now going
on at old stand. Respectfully |. W. GID.
EEY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
SINGLE TAKERS GIVE 1T UP,
Thur Appeal for Release Overrnled, They
Will Not Combat DOver's Law,

Will Not Combat Dover's Law.
DOVER, Del, Aug. ll.-Chancellor Mich.
olson delivered his decision yesterday in
the habeas corpus proceedings brought by
the Single Tax advocates who are Ian.
gushing In Jail The chancellor decided
that In the case Of w. II. Keevarp the town
alderman, Petcr L, Cooper, erred in plac-
ing the amount of fine aud costs on tho
margin OF the docket instead of In the body
thereof, and that his cqmmitment was,
therefore, defectiye.and he was discharged.
In thee Of tho remainder of the petit
tioners the motion for writ was denied,
and the prisoners were rcmanded
The Single Talxers have decided, in view
OF the recent decision of Chancellor Niohol-
son in the habeas corpus matter, to desist
from speaking flsTe for time and maintain
an armed truce. They have decided to push
suits the United States court vigorously,
and believe Keevan's discharge will aid
them considerably In his case.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. u,-At5 o'clock
last evening the thermometer registered
S3 degs. Throughout the heat the humid
dty ranged between co and 65. Up until
midnight twelve deaths and forty six pros
Rrations were reported. The dead are I:
MRS. Mary Lima, aged 35; Harding Nor.
,osky, 45; Mrs. Ellcn Murray, s5; James
Quinn, SO; Christian Schendelman, IS /;
MARY Scherr, 80; Henry c. Titus, 81; Pat
rick King, 45; Richard Acton, 80; and
Isaac Singer, Charles Vogt and Anna
Burns, all infants.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
SILVER WATCH VOTE.
National League.

National League.
At MISUNDERSTANDING, 10; Cleveland,
g. At ladslphia-Boston, S; Pniladel-
phia, g. At Erooklyn-New York, 7;
Brooklyn, 2. At Baltimore-Baltim
II; Washington, 4.
Eastern League.
AT Syracuse-Scranton, 2; Syracuse. 1.
AT Toronto--Eirst game Providence, o:
Toronto, .. Second game: Toronto, Is;
Providence, g.
Atlantic League.
At Lanctster-Lancaster, 19; Whining
ton, 8. At Hartford-Hartford, H. Ath-
letic, 4. AT Paterson Forfeited on account
OF wrangling)-Paterson, 0; Newark, o.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Alleged Abflurtor Capturcd.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11.--O. H. Win
,hrop, who is charged with abducting
James Campbell, the Honolulu million
'ire, and combining him in II house here in
IN attempt to extort s2O, 900 from him, was
captured by the police in Oakland yester-
fay
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
R0O?EH'S ANOOYKE i;!::::$ $i;::::::: ::;::::
Diarrh Iau,
kurl,s Glover itoot Tan

Is sure cure for Headache and Nervou,
diseases. Nothag relieves 80 quickly,
For sale by n. L. Danforth. 2ud anu Mar.
ket streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Louis, ls Kansas City, 2; Cincinnati,
! Indianapolis, 2.


TRENTON, Aug. ll.-There were two
cases OF heat prostration in this city yes
terday, both of which resulted fatally.
George Combs, n baker, fell on the street
and died last evening in Mercer hospital.
Samuel Blake, the second victim, died ut
the hospital an hour later.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Boston,s Rssssd breaking Day.

Boston, Aug. 1.-THE Thermometer
registered 95'4 yesterday, which is the
record OF the season. The humidity all
day was above the normal, and the suffer-
Ing was intense. Four prostrations CO.
purred In tho afternoon and two resulted
fatally. The dead are: John Murphy,
aged "a, and Potter Casey
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

At Smyrna on Saturday the Smyrna
and North End clubs played an exciting,
game, the North Ends winning by one
run. Score:
Smyrna. 2 0 0 3 0 O-6
North End. d...........1 2 | 0 8 OF
Batterics-Barnett and Jacobs; Clough
and Sterlith
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Threc Heat Victims In Rnffalo.

BUFFALO, Aug. u.-There have been
three deaths from heat In twenty-f -four
hours In this city. Joseph Blnck and Mary
LOTUS dropped dead on Sunday and Ellen
Bishop yesterday. The temperature has
not been above IS degrees
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Slmms the iirst among pills for til,
ladies. made Of pure material stand high
IN their recommendation for the inilrmi.
ties OF ladies. 81, also sent by mall. 6)J
Eipy stroat
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 1.-THE heat here
yesterday was intense several thermome.
tiers ranging nearly 100 all day j Hobart,
aged 65, dropped dead at noon, and Fred
Ieardc, 80, and Stephen Harrington, 26,
were overcome, and will probably die.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

NEW YORK, Aug. 1l.-Jim Hall was ar
rested here last night for debt for board,
and his fight with Steve O'Donnell was
declared off. A large crowd had gathered
10 witness it,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Tho Sunday School of the NJ. f. Church
of Christlnna will make an excursion to
Woodland Beach, on Thursday, the Goth
inst, They will leave New Castle on the
boat ut 8. 80 a, IN. Adults, 35ots; children,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
Forty-thres Deaths In Chicago.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ll.--Reports from
different sections to the weatb ber bureau
add to tho number Of deaths directly the
'sult Of the extreme heat. Yesterdays
orts show the following deaths for the
aAy; 1p this Qity, 0, Chios 43; ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Or. Slmms White Pulmonlc l}aisam. the
famous throat and lung specific cures
honrsennss, sore throat. Group, etc. For
consumption 1t is splendid, preventing
and curing even hopeless GASES. For sal,
at COG KinH ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Dr. SImms' Cholera Syrup, the cclchrat-
ed cure for acute and chronic diarrhoea.
quick relief and prompt cure for cholera
morhus in grown people and cholera in
iantum In babies and children. Cannot
be CNCellnl. Sold at NN King strnnt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Thousands OF cases OF Consumption
asthma. Coughs. Colds and Group are
cured every day by Shlioh's Cure. For
sale yN. u. Danforth. End and Market
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

At reasonable prices by machinist
who thoroughly understands his bu,i.
ness: Take your bike to the Keystone
Machine Co., No 2Ol West Sixth
street. Lawn mowers and cutlery
shArprnod and sewing machines re-.
paired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Consumpton. LaGrppe, Pneum onIa,
and all Throat and Lung diseases are
cured by Shilohs Cure. For sale by N, d,
Danf0rth. End and Market streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

An liver complaint you have q prIpted
guarantee on every boltlo OF Shiloh's VI.
talizer. 1t never fails to cure. For sale
byN. B. DanfortE2nd and Market streets
Get your best window screens made to
order ut Harry Icrgrrs 40 Shiplry st
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Punctuaity is one of the strong points
of the Royal Reading Route" to Atlartic
City. When you SEQ it on the Royal
Reading" time table, It's so.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Thursday, August 18Th, third excursion
to Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Rochcs.
ter and Buffalo, will leave Washington
and Baltimore via the Royal Blue Line
and Lehigh Valley route.
A special express with Pullman Palace
Cars attached, in charge of an experienced
tourist agent, will leave b. d O. station,
Washington, $40 II. H., Baltimore, A05 u.
M, arriving at the Falls II p. IN. Stopping
at the following stations:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
WILMINGTON.
TROY GAVE THE GAME TO PATTERSON

PATERSON, n. j., August-Aftcr one of
the most drawn out games of the season
Umpire Troy to-day gave the game be-
tween the home team and Newark to tho
former by the score of . to O. The game
wns not started until clock, and it was
G,3j when the game was decided in Pater.
sons favor. Burns, the captain of tho
visiting team, was continually wranglng
throughout the game and in the eighth
inning, with the score to in his favor,
Lloyd, Newark pitcher, filled the bases
and was relieved by Sethey, who forced
in three runs, tying the score. Burns at
tempted to delay the game, rs it was
rapidly becoming dark. and upon his re-
fusal to take the field Troy gave the game
to Paterson.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
BASE BALL DOTS.

1t is about time that MveCafferty was re-
leased Or farmed out. 1t took only an in
ming and half to put hirs out of the box
yesterday.
McCaferty is said to be playing for his
release. He was fined $25 month ago
for drinking to excess and has been sore
Devinney had an error yesterday but re-
trieved himselfby making two great put
outs.
Newell had two doubles to his credit.
Gallagher had another off day Two er-
rDrs are not common with him
Montgomery and Amole each got two
singles and run.
The club Is at Lancaster again to-day,
and Jerry will pitch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

eooC lbs Havana Shorts for sale A, 8.
". corner rSeSond and Sblplay straets. at
20 cents pound. GIty Market Cigar Fac.
tory. II. +. BouRpoN' pron.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE,

SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.
Brooklyn ut New York
Washington at Baltimore
Louisville at Cleveland
Cincinnati at Chicago
st Louis at Pittsburg.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
SPECIAL MENTION

ii. F. Davis. Jeweier. Q Il. and !.
American Laundry, Coz West FronCSt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

and Chestnut Streets. ..11.2s &"
Arriving Niagara Falls. ....1l.0O p. NJ.
Round trip tickets, good ten days, SO.
Don't forget the dato, Thursday, July
3Oth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
1.-THE Ro"aI Route to the Sen.o

Tho magnificent trains that run between
Chestnut street and South street ferries
philadelphia, and Atlantic City are regal.
iiy, ,sumptuous and matchlessly comfor.
table. PlrntY of trains
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11
A l'nril.

For llrst-class dyeing and securing go
to the Delaware Dye Works, 2lO King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Big ID, smoking nut chewing. OF.
paper, DC; Far and square, &c. Y Dur.
stein, T. end -. ss....
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Cummings, the photographer, 3o2 Mar.
ket street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

~
Bridgcton and Salem played n tie game
yesterday afternoon. The game was call.
ed on account of darkness. Rhodes was
overcome with the heat and gave way to
Shortcll, who held the visitors down from
the seventh to the twelfth inning with but
one hit Bridgcton had the game won in
the sixth Leach pitched n fine gamo for
Salem. The umpiring of Pancoast was
rank. There was not much ginger put in
the game, Score:
Brdgcton. .....,..0 0O1 20G OOOO-4
Salem. ............0 0 90 0 3 0 OOO-4
The Newport Jrs. defeated the Unions
OF MarshnltOn By tho score Of to 0. The
features of the game were the good work
Of King, Frame and Lord. Score;
Newport ......0 0 0 0 0 o.
MGrshalltOn 20 0 o 0 0 0 90
The BrowntoWn Grays defeated the
Chr.s;ana team NJ Chrisiiana By the score
Of II to D. Tho feature Of tho gamo was
the kicking Of the Chriatiana team over
the Gmpircs decisions krown, of the
GrayS, pitched a steady game and hold
them down to five hits, while the Grays
battcd Davis all over the lot Score; -
Christiana. ....,...1 2 0 0 | 0 Is
Browntown Grays..9 0 xii
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

The Young Sports defeated the Poplar
Senate IN an Interesting game by the score
OF sto s. Score:
Poplar Senate % Q 0 0 0 0 0 1-5
Young Sports. .....0 0 2 . 0 2 2 2-S
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Batteries-Green and Keown; Davis and
Hamilton. mpires-Hambrigh and Gu.
pid. Time-2 hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Buy milk, cream and butter at Diamond
Dairy, S06 Jefferson street. Phous s3O.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Try glass of our knla Food for that
tired feeling. Tay(ors Pharmacy, 3O2
King Strnnt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Most OF the consumptlves that come to
us are incurabe. They have neglected
until too late. but still there are cases that
come on time and are cured by Dr.Simm's
Mhita Pulmonlo Balaam and Vegetable
Pills. Depot COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

For the first time since joining the At
lantic League tho Athletics appeared at
Hartford and the home tcam won out by
II to 1. The heat did not prevent snappy
playing, In the first five innings but flf-
teen men were ut bat for the Athletics and
hut ono man reached first base, which was
on m error. Score:
Hartford .,...2 0 1 0 1 / 2 Oil
Athletics. 900 0 0 0 0 9 o.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-11

Get your best window screens made to
order at Harry Yorger's. 40 Shipley ST.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-09
Use Good Seed,

Many farmers make the mistake Of
arguing this way: 81 have some good
grain that will bring good price on the
market; 1 will sell that. have some
poor shriveled grain that grew down
on low ground. l will keep that for
seed" This Is great mistake. 1t is a
very true principle in both animal and
vegetable growth that Like begets
like" and If we SOW poor seed we may
expect a poor crop. In selecting our
seed we should strive to select 1t from
field that has been uniform in both
quality and quantity; then 1t should be
thoroughly cleaned. Many of us used to
think, when we were boys, that our
fathers kept us buster than was really
pleasant in cleaning grain. But this Is
matter difficult to oyerdo. Clean,
good seed is the one important thing.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-09

Considering the vast values In gem
pearls obtained from the eastern fish
cries, 1t is surprising to find that the
plain, unromantic mother of pearl Sc
cured is of even greater worth. Pre-
yious to the discovery of the extensive
Australian fishing grounds In 1865, the
supply of mother of pearl was dimin-
ishlng, while the demand was increas-
ing. The large shelled species already
mentioned are there found in fine quail
ity. The shells are the size Of large
soup plates, weigh a pound each, and
are worth about 81 pair. An expert
diver, In diving dress, will collect 800
or 400 pairs in a day. About 100 gem
pearls are found in every ton Of these
shells.
Beautiful art work In carved and in
laid mother of pearl has long been pro-
duced in China and Japan. Some idea
of the extent of It's European use In the
from the fact that 100000 people are
engaged In working mother of pearl in
Austria, and half that number In
France, while the value of the annual
import into England is nearly $780,
600. In the Philippine Islands windows
are made of mother Of pearl, and James
Anthony Froude In his volume of voy-
aging in Oceana, describes frlghtful
Maori idols with slips Of mother of
pearl glittering in their eye sockets
,rbila in CaShmare n Ia the cuctop, 70
inlay the inscriptions in tomhstones
with the same exquisite substance. To
cap the climax OF curious uses of the
lustrous nacre, 1t Is said that large
quantities of seed pearls are imported
into China to be calcined into medicines
for the elestials.-Popular Science
Monthly.