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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22
Twins Then and Triplets Now.
(Hendersonville Hustler.l

A son and two daughters were born to
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Greer, of Jump of
Mountain. on Monday. All were well de-
veloped children, but lived only a short
while. Mrs. Greer presented her husband
with twins some time ago and it is sug-
gested that Tom should dig a we'll and
refrain from the use of water from the
spring from which Hendersonville re-
ceives her water supply.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON, IN. c., March 2l-Turpentine
nothing at at 1906; receipts 81 casks
Rosin quiet at S1.151Sl.20; receipts h6
Crude turpentiue steady at el3SD250; receipts
Is barrels.
Tar firm at 8! 20; receipts 252
SAVANNAH Ca, March 91-Turpentine firm
at 4s1a; receipts 1886; sales 1853; exports 60
456
Quote: A, &c, S1.95: D, S8O; f, sl.35: f
MAO; G, Sl.40; H, S1.50; |, sl.75; X, 1913; M
1885; N, 1925; w G, $3.50; w ", 1885,.
CHARLESTON, S. G.. March 2l.-Turper inc
firm at ~; receipts -, sales exports
Rostn 1rm; receipts =; sales -; exports
Quote: A, B,C,a.2o; d, sL20; f, s125; F, 81. 90
g. tS1. 32h; p 81 40; l, Sl.60; g. Is: Nj, S2.55
g. ID; VIC $500; w w, 1915.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22
Peach Crop Not Hurt.
(Asheville Citizen.)

1t has been stated that this weeks
cold weather has killed the peach crop.
An investigation, however, shows that
the buds were not far enough advanced
to be hurt by the cold.
The peach crop in some sections was
injured. as the trees were in bloom. a
big crop is predicted unless another
freeze comes later.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22

The one great virtue of Burnett's Va
nilla Extract is purity. 1t is real vanil-
la extract and nothing but vanilla eX-
tract. Always use Burnctt's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22
BONDS.

Mex. Cen. as. -. 81
do LIST Inc. 33A
MINI. & St.L 4's1o3A
Nj K. & T. 4s. 100
. 2nd's. 82H
N. +, c.. lists.
do gen 3 1-2'.10S
N J. G. gen. 5's..1+0
No. Pac. 4's......105B
" 3's........... 745s
N. &. W.con. 4s.103B
Reading gen. as 99%
st l. & | Mton SIS 1917
st. L. Is Fgen4's 9sA
St.L. S'wes U.s.. e9K
do 2's ........ SOB
S.A.&A.Pass as o1h
So. Pac. 4's..... 945s
So. Railway S's..122
T. q p. lists. 120K
T.,St.L&W. AS. s5
Union Pac. AS. .1o5S
do. cow. Rs.106B
Wabash lists. .119A
" 2nds........111
do. Deb. B. =. 1874
West Shore 4 8. .113
w y l., E, as :. 81
Wis. Cen. as. 9OB
Mobile & o. as. go
G. of Ga.ccn SIS. III
+" 1st incomes. 79H
" I'd Income s 73
Con lob. AS. 55H
ks.
So. Railway =. 32A
do. pref........ 96A
Texas & Pacific. 40
Tol. st. LIZ w. 21h
do. pref. -. 39A
U. Pacific ........1 00B
do. pref. 87A
Wabash ......... 23A
do. pref. 43
Wheel. g l.. E :. 1919
do. 2nd pref -. 3iK
Wis. Central. 22h
do. pref. ....... ASH
p. G.. G. & st. l.. go.
EXPRESS cos.
Adams Express. 195
American Elk. .230
United States. .109
Wells Fargo. lbs
MISCELLANEC y :.
Amalg. Copper. 63A
Am. G. e. F...... 31B
do. pref. .."... 90B
Amer. l.. o. -. %
do. pref ....... 50
Am. Smell. 81 Ref 46A
do. pref. 81
Am. Tobacco. 49,.
.
Ana. Min. Co. 30K
Brooklyn X. T =. 6o&
Col, + 81 Iron. 1O5k
Consol Cas-.
Cont. Tobacco :. -.
do. pref. .......120&
Gen. Electric.
Glucose Sugar =.
Hoax CoqI. 1QK
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22
Buying - Mattresses.

A great many dealers don't tell the custom
ers the fact about mattresses. Whats the
use of educating the public SO much? 1t only
makes them hard to sell to-
What! Telling the facts makes it har3er
to sell We find that telling the facts makes
selling easier. There must be something wrong
with facts that makes selling hard-are they
facts anyway? Here are nine facts about the
ROYAL ELASTIC FELT MAT TREsS:
!. They are softer and more elastic than hair.
2. They retain their softness and elasticity
much longer than hair.
3. They will never become hard or lumpy
or lose their shape.
4 They are more healthful and clearly than
hair or feathers.
5. They are proof against moth while hair,
wool or feathers are subject to them.
6. They require no making over.
7. With ordinary use they will be IN excel
lent condition for more than fifteen years,
8. Their first cost is not one-half that of q
hair mattress of good quality.
9. They are lighter than cheap hair mat
tresses and about the same weight Of good
hair mattress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22

U.S.Ref. Us reg..1O9
s. s. Ref. 2's cou 1921
U. S.3's reg ......1o9A
=" coup ........1ooH
U. s. pew as reg 13o
I" coup ........139N
U. 8. old As reg.111
T" coup ......112
q. s. SIS reg....1o6
I" COUP. ....106
Atch'sn Gen. 4s.1O5H
" adj as. 93A
Bait. e. o. as. ..1o4k
do 3 1-2's. o6
do cow. 4's..107A
Can. So. 2nds.. los
G. OF g. SIS.
" 1st incomes. 78K
G. & o. 4K's.....1o8
G. g. A. 3 1-2's... S4%
O.. B. & @. as. 90
CM&StP gen 4's116A
G. & N. con rs. .137A
c.. Il. I. & p. 4's.112K
CCC&SLgen4's.1o3H
Chicago Ter. as. SO
Colo. So. 4's..... OAK
ID &. Rio G. AS. .103K
e. prio~ lien as. 994
Erie Gen 4's..... 87h
F.W. &.D.C.1sts .112A
Hook. V. 4 1-2's.1oSA
L.& N. uni. As .,1o2A
STO,
Atchison ........ TN
do. pref. 97Y
B vt. & Ohio. 1868
do pref -. o4N
Canad'n Pacific. 115K
Can. Southern. 677s
Chesa. & Ohio =. rs
Chic. & Alton 35A
do. pref. 7Sk
Chi. B. & @.
Chi. l. & L. 80. 6sK
do pref ...... 70
| Chi. & E. Ill. ... ....
, Chi. & g. w.. PAS
| do. A. pref. :. e7H
do B. pref. ASH
| Chi. & N. W....23Ok
| c.. r. |. & P....179h
|, Chi. Ter. st. Is
| do. pref ........ sax
| &C C.&St.L 101K
| Col. Southern. %
do. 1st pref. ;. 71S
do I'd pref go. 42B
| Del. g HUDSON. III
Del. L.. & w.. 2S1
| Den. g. Rio Co.,. AN
do. pref. 91h
Erie, ............ 36B
do. 1st pref. 68B
do I'd pref. 49,. S7B
| CT. Nor. pref.
Hook. Valley. 20
do pref ........ 86
| Illinois Cen ....142
] Iowa Cen. AZ
l~~oF 40
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22

Yadkin Division Main Line--ITa'n '"aVee WI
mington, 9:10 a. M. arrives FayetteViss 80 80 NJ
tord 1853 D, M Returning leaves Sanford sos
.. m, arrive Fayetteville 4;2O 2: MI leave - -
ttoville 4:S0 p. m, arrives MIlmlngson L.
p. m. absss 1890 ~ -
.,.nnettsville Branch-Train leaves benn@tt9giile
$40 a. M, Maxton 9:O5 a. m, bed SpSlags 1904
a. M, Parkton l0:4I d. M, AAOpe $780,
M, arrive Fayetteville 4:45 p M, Hope Mills 6:O0
p. m. Red Springs SAB p. M, Maxton 6:Io p.
IN, arrives Bennettsville :15 p. M
Connections at Fayetteville with train NO. 70
at Maxton with Carolina Central Railroad, at
Red Springs with the Red Springs and Bowmore
Railroad, at Sanford with the Seaboard Air Line
and Southern Railway, at Gulf with Durham ana
Train on the Scotland Neck Branch Road leaves
Weldon 3:15 .. m, Halifax 1929 p. n.' arrives
Scotland Neck at 4:1O p. M, GreenVille ga ,.
m, Kinston GAS p. m. Returning leaves BrR-
ston 7:3 a, m.,s Greenyille $3.50 a. M, arTiN 3
Halifax at Hos a. M, Weldon 1920 a. M, dal'l
Trains on Washington Branch leave wash'"r=ru
$500 a. m. and 2:45 p. M. arrive Parin"i' $500
m, and 4:l0 p. m, returning hea.s r'alincie
I1:10 a. m. and ~ p. m, arrive Washington
1880 a. m. and 6:l5 p. M, daily except Sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro, n. O., daily except Sun.
day ABS p. M, Sunday 4:S5 p m, arrives Ply
mouth 1886 p. M, $3.50 p. m. Returning leaves
Plymouth daily except Sunday, 1880 a. m, and
Sunday 600 a. m, arrives Tarboro 955 a. m,
Ii 100 a. m.
Train on Midland n G. Branch leaves Colds.
DOIo daily, except SUNDAY, o'uo a. Ms arriving
Smithield 6:10 a. m. Returning leaves Smith
field 1900 a. m, arrives at Goldsboro S:25 a. m.
Trains on Nashville Branch leave Rocky Mount
at 9:30 a. m, 400 p. m, arrive Nashville 10:20
a. M, 423 p. M, Spring Hope 11:0o a. m, 4:4d
p. m. Returning leave Spring Hope ll:20 a. -.
Sis o. M Nashville 1:45 a. M, 5:45 p.
arrive at Rocky Mount 1910 p. ma $50 p. LIS
daily except Sunday.
Train on Clinton Blanch leaves Warsaw fol
Clinton daily, except Sunday, 11:40 a. m. and
i:l5 o. IN. Returning leaves Clinton at 6:A5 a.
IN. and $50 p. m.
Train No 7s makes close connection at Weldoa
for all points North daily all rail via Richmond.
H. M EMERSON,
General Passenger Agent
J. r. EENIlY, General Manager
r NJ EMERSON IEaffic Manager,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22
STOCKS.
sEABoARD STOCKS AND PONDS,

BALTIMORE, March 81 -Seaboard Air Line |
common 2i0024A preferred 44A0I4H
Bopds-4's 84A0e5
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22
RALEIGH STOCK MARKET.
Corrected daily by Grimes & Vasy.)
RONDS

Bid. Asked.
North Carolina 6's, 1919. 1861
North Carolina As, 10 H.. 1862 1862
Virginia new SIS. 1882. ..... 90 97A
Virginia Centuries, 1991...... 96B 97B
Southern Railway SIS, 1894 ..12O -
Seaboard Railway As, 1850 =. S4% IS
Western N. c. R. r. 6's, 1914120
Ca, Car. & Northern SIS, 1929 iii 111h
Carolina Central Railway AS. 96h 96%
Ca, So. & Fla. r. r., 1945.. lis -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

Arrive Tarboro .........,. "a $50 49,. -.
Leave Tarboro 800. 81! .....l.....l.....l.....
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22

Spot Gotten closed quiet; middng uplands
l-.5; middling gulf l-l6; sales 1863 bales
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-22

MEMBERS OF: New Orleans Cotton
Exchange, New York Cotton Exchange
and Associate Members Liverpool Cotton
Association.
Special attention given to the execu-
ton of contracts for futggs delivery u
cotton.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
Excursion TO Dallas

A low rate excursion will be run
from Vinita 10 Dallas, via the Katy
for those desiring to attend the
United Confederate Veterans re-
union. 1860 10 Dallas and return.
Tickets on sale April 10, 20 and q,
good until April 80, 1902, with privil-
eye of extension TO May 10Th, upon
payment of fee OF soc. Three through
trains daily and Sundays, too. For
additional information, rates, berths,
ETC., see nearest agent OF M. X. 81 Il.
railway. For fast time take the
"Katy Flyer"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
A woman's WORDS. Of Praise.

Neosho Falls, Kans.. Nov, Is. 1900.
Pepsin Syrup Co, Monticello, III.
Dear Sirs:-For almost fifteen years
/ suffered from Indigestion, and last
winter thought would die. when my
doctor. Dr. A. J. Lieurance of this
place. advised me 20 trYsDr. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin, which did, and two
bottles cured me. II botOnly relieved
me. but it cured ne so that / have
not been troubled since. II any one
should offer me $500 for the good
Syrup EPepsin has done me l would
not think Of taking IL. No one can
take your EmediciDe without being
convinced Of its more than wonderful
cures. / recommend IL e all ny
friends as a laxative and stomach
remedy. Yours with gratitude. AIRS.
J. M0RoAN. sold hy People's Drrg
store. dw
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
A Severe Cold for Three rlonths.

The following letter from A. j.
Nusbaum, at Batesville, Ind, tells
its own story. 81 suffered for three
months with a severe cold. A drug
gist prepared me some medicine, and
a physician prescribed for me, yet
did not improve. l then tried Foey's
Honey and Tar, and eight doses cured
me-" Refuse substitutes. Peoples
drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
Lectured to Men.

Rev. ]. b. Culpepper lectured to
men only at the opera house yester-
day afternoon. Despite the rain the
building was comfortably filled with
men and youth who gave the speaker
a respectful and almost eager hearing.
H. was one OF the plainest and most
practical addresses ever delivered 10
ViDita.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24

For all pulmonary troubles Billiards.
Horehound Syrup, taken IN the early
stages, proves certain and sure spe-
cfic. 1t Is equally effective in Group
and whooping cough, and il used in
season prevents the further develop
ment OF consumption. Price. 25 and
soc, at peoples drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24

The wonderful activity ef the ner
century j. certainly shown ty an enar-
nous demand TT ihe aOrid'- best
wOrkers-Dr. Kings NtE Life Pills.
Fur constipation. sick he11scbe. til-
iousness or am trnBtle - -ftmach.
liver 81 kiduey- theT're lfrlrsied.
Only &C al pe1tie's ani A W. Pore
mans iru< st11cs o.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24

Is often rundown system. Weak
ness, nervousness, lack OF appetite,
energy aud ambition, with disordered
liver and kidneys:often follow an at
tack OF this wretched disease. The
greatest need then is Electric Bitters
the splendid topic, blood purifier and
regulator OF stomach, liver and kid
neys. Thousands have proved that
they wonderfully strengthen the
nerves, build the system, and restore
TO health and good spirits after an at
tack OF grip. III suffering, try them.
Only soc. Perfect satisfaction guar
anteed 10y Peoples ana A. w. Fore
mans drug stores. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
FoIey's Honey and Tar.

Cures coughs and colds.
Cures bronchitis and asthma.
Cures Group and whooping cough.
Cures hoarseness and bronchia
troubles.
Cures pneumonia and la grippe.
For sale at Peoples Drug Store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
FOIey'S ki0ney Cure
makes Kidneys and bladder right.
Notice to Emigrant cherokees.

Notice to Emigrant Cherokees.
John G. Duncan is in Pryor Creek
with roll purporling TO be copy OF
the Cherokee Emlgrant Pay. Roll OF
1852. These are the people 10 whom
the s4,300,OO is supposed TO belong.
All emigrants should see him and
learn their status on that roll. For
his change In locations notice this pa
per. l4s
When children have earacne, satur-
ate piece OF cotton with Ballard's
Snow Liniment, aud place 1t in the
ear. IL will stop the pain quickly.
Price, 25 aud soc, at Peoples Drug
store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
T'' c: s;.s 70. s;:;;.:;s S:s: s;s GIobe-Democrat

The Daily Globe Democrat without rival in all the west and stands
very front among the really the world
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24

The city campaIgniat Muskogee has
arrived at the ''charge OF corruption"
stage.
Boy Wanted-To work around the
house. Call at l.. X. Parker, Jr's res
idence. I43-tf
A new Mosler Iron safe 26x20 with
inside fire door, at a bargain, for sale
by Sam. r. Frazee s. Co.
The Muskogee papers are printing
the criminal records Of the opposition
candidates, as well as getting busy
along equally as interesting lines.
The spring meeting OF Sequoyah
Presbytery will be held here next
week. at which time Rev. J. S. Stub
Dletield Will be installed pastor OF the
Vinita church.
Couldn't help getting cold never
cures il; but carrying home bottle OF
Billiards. Horehound Syrup, and using
IL as directed, will cure the worst
kind OF cough or cold. Price % and
SOC. at Peoples drug store. DIV
To my Friends and Patrons-On ac-
count of the revival meetings con-
Quoted by the evangelist, Rev. Gull
pepper, | have decided not to have
my special sale next week, but will
have 1t later on. hope you will all
come out TO the meetings and help to
make it successful revival for Vini-
Ia and the country around, for we all
need spiritual reviving as we'll as ma
terial. Thanking you for your pat
ronage and kindness to me, | am
yours respectfully. Mrs. BALENTINE.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
Election Judges Appointed.

Judge Gil has appointed W. p.
Thompson, N. l.. Rider and Sanke
Wade Judges of the approaching
municipal election. The appoint
ments have been received with gen.
eral satisfaction.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24

Ii you desire anything in the way
OF sheet music you should see the
stock at the post Office book store.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
The Revival Continues.

over one hundred conversions is the
record o. the sgreat.Culpepper meet
ings at the close Of the first week.
The attendance at the services yes
terdaY aud last night exceeded that
OF any OF the meetings before The
appeal last night was OF unusual force.
The theme was "Sin" aud the words
OF the Evangelist rang like a clarion.
He painted picture after picture Of
the power OF sin over the human mind
and heart aud the absolute certainty
OF its always overtaking and finding
a man out. When he concluded. a
wave OF emotion swept the great con-
gregation and many pressed forward
for prayers. The meetings VIII con-
tlnue through the week and perhaps
longer.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
Dangers of Pneumonia

A cold at this time il neglected is
liable TO cause pneumonia which is
often fatal, and even when the pa
tient has recovered the lungs are
weakened, making them peculiarly
susceptible TO the development OF
consumption. Foley's Honey and
Tar will stop tire cough, heal and
strengthen the lungs and prevent
pneumonia. For sale at Peoples
drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24

The changes that the saying, ''go
way back and sit down." is meeting
with Is something marvellous. Over
at .Muskogee they say in hurried
manner, "set back, squat" while the
fastidious OF Vinita have IL, "retire
10 the rear and assume a sitting pos
ture. Wagner Record. And as the
weather grows warm it will be "go
hunt hammock aud take siesta. "
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-03-24
IT do not look as
though I ever was
cio1x -

=
When woman is sick she falls of IN
looks. This is particularly the case
when she suffers from diseases peculiar
10 her sex. Not only IS her strength
undermined, but she loses beauty OF
face and grace of form.
II is Characteristic of the cures OF
wornanly diseases effected by the use OF
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, that
with restored health there is a restora-
ton of good looks. -,
vFavorite Prescription establishes
regularity, dries weakening drains, heals
inflammation and liberation and cures
female weakness.
al wish TO thank You for the good your medi.
cines have done me" writes Mrs. Mae brown oi
Canton. Fulton Co. Ills. 81 was troubled WIN
ferent doctors They did not seem 10 help me;
indeed got worse all the time. had ulcefa-
tion aud displacement of the uterus. what
suffered no tongue can tell had heavy DeaI.
iup-down pains and thought my back would
Kill me / also had very bad drain, but after
taking five bottles of Favorite Prescription
and three Of Golden Medical Discovery, am
feeling as we'll as ever. II has been almost two
wears and have had no return OF the trouble
NV friends tell me don't look as though ever
was sick" - =.
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, paper covers, is sent /tef on
receipt OF 81 one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
II. ". Pierce, Buffalo, N. X.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13

can pass bill. and any bin prepared by commission must undergo the importunities of constituents. The bill would in other words contain the arti- fee of commission. to be added to by congressman in the course of it's passage. The ways and means com mittee can in a week prepare a satis- factory bill, and that bill will come out of the patching that will ensue as good in form or substance as any bill prepared by a commission. A com mission of high-minded men is beauti- ful in theory, but in practice a bill must be the result Of compromises and conflicting interests, and there is no other road that is open to the sui fering public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
HOTELS IN ILLINOIS.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
 Following are the rules and regula- tions posted in the European hotel in Bloomington, H.:
 Board, 50 cents per square foot; meals extra; breakfast at 6. supper at '.
 Guests are requested not to speak to the dumb waiter; guests wishing to get up without being called can have self rising flour for lunch.
 Not responsible for diamonds, bicycles and other valuables kept on the counter they should be kept under the safe
 The office is convenient to all connec- tions; horses to hire, 25 cents a day.
 Guests wishing to do a little driving will find hammer and nails in the closet.
 If the room gets too warm open the window and see the fire escape.
 If you are fond of athletics and like good jumping, lift the mattress and see the bed spring.
 Baseballists desiring a little practice will find a pitcher on the stand.
 If the lights go out. take a soda-that is light enough for any man.
 Any one troubled with nightmare will find a halter in the barn.
 Don't worry about paying your bill: the house is supported by its foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
6oo-PoUND TORTOISE.
Creature Was Shipped from Boston
 to London.

From the Boston Transcript.
 An unusual shipment was made today from this port to London in the form of very large live tortoise weighing more than 600 pounds Experts who have seen this tortoise state that it has lived about 400 years, and its splendid condition upon arriving in Boston yesterday from San Francisco gives every indication that it will continue to live for a great many years yet. This monstrous species of testudinata measures sixty-four inches across the curvature of the back, and when it's legs are autstretched and it's neck extended the head reaches several feet from the ground. Hon. Walter Rothschild of London is engaged in col lecting rare specimens of tortoise, and this is one among a hundred that have been sent to him by F. B. Webster of Hyde park. They are added to his pri- vate museum at Tring, but he has given some specimens to public geological ex- hibits throughout London.
 The value of the 60O-pounder is placed at $15OO in this city, and this amount will be greatly increased providing the animal arrives on European shores in good shape. Great care is required in pre- serving the life of the tortoise, and this one that has just passed through Bos- ton travelled in an open crate. From San Francisco transit was made in the ex- press car of a fast passenger train, the temperature of which was kept above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The tortoise family is fast becoming extinct, as the natives of the equatorial countries hunt them for food, and on account of this demand for them they are not given the opportunity of existing long enough to multiply in any large numbers. This latest specimen that is now on the way across the Atlantic ocean was taken into captivity 700 miles off the coast of Ecuador. on Albemarle island, which is a part of the Galapagos group. They resort to the high mountains of warm regions, and frequently expeditions are sent from San Francisco to these places to get them. A large tortoise gives It's captiyes a great deal of trouble on the necessarily slow journey from the top of the mountains to the sea coast. Natives are employed in the work of hauling rep files from their wild abodes to places where they are loaded safely on the ves- sels
 The big tortoise has travelling com panion to London in a little one weigh ing only seventeen ounces. Twelve years Is said to be it's age, and for the last five years 1t has shown no growth what ever. In their wild life they subsist upon the cactus principally, but when in captivity in the colder climates they are fed on cabbages. A foreign express concern, with a Boston office, looks after the shipment of the different specimens sent by MT. Webster to the other side of the ocean, and special arrangements are made with the stewards of the big steamers for the provision of proper food and care of them. In the case of the tortoises on the Michigan, the steward