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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23
REFLECTIONS orr A BACHELOR

little girl has the same admiration
FOR a crib as boy has for bg-bladcd
jacknifo
There is nothing makes woman feel
SO proud aud man so foolish as to
read Od love letters
good many women have hard time
recognizing tho mighty hp difference be
tween ignorance and innocence.
Every woman would Ike to bo a royal
princess long enough to cut her next
door ncighbor dead who has had two
new hats in three months.
It's nice, refreshing rest from bust
hess for man when he comes homo To
crawl around on his stomach under the
house to SEQ If there Is a leak in any of
the plumbing. York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23
EAST CHARLOTTE.

During tho sevrc thunder storm Nor
dav evening. jerome Shea'S house was
struck by lightning and totally DESTROYED
Very little of tie contents were saved.
Tho family We're asleep at tho time and
barely had time to escape. They are
laying for tho present at /. T. bcors'S
but will soon occupy tho house holunsing
To David rarke'. Mrs Ehcas father
The house was Insured
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23
ENOSBURGH FALLS.

Mrs A. A. Raymore Wi entertain the
Ladies Ala society OF the Methodist
Church at cher homo Friday afternoon.
Hobart Goodsell left Monday for Quin-
tin, Kansas. His family viii go later
on.--I.eon Burt has returned from Eos-
ton, wnere he has attended Rurd,tt,. S.
business College Mr. and Mrs Earl
Lawrence, who have been stopping with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23

Mrs. Harriet Tarbox. who has been visit
ing at her brothers, Seymour Caswcll's
the past week, expects to return with
her son. David to his home in Mont
poer Monday. Mrs. Mary Jsham re
turned TO the home of Mr.. and Mrs. s.
N Tillcy the past wcek.-C. H. Wood is
expected daily. coming from Boston on
his automobile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23
JERICHO.

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Sinclair of
Mohcrly Mo, visited at ". w. Sinclair's
Monday.-Niss Alice Cochan Is n. home
for the summer vacation George Nav
is at home from Cornell University for
the summer Nacation.--M. L. McMahon
attended the funeral Of his father in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23

Utica, y. Y. Juno l'.-On tho Canton
DAIRY market saturday were Offered 1.7VJ
tub, of butter and 81 boxes of large
cho"s' and lln twins. Butter sold at
Il 20 ccu's; ch,csc large at H. and
TWINS at y-3
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23
EAST FAIRFIELD.

caleb shelley, ono uf tho oldest residents
of East Fairfield. died at tho home of his
daughter, Mrs. Henry Leach. at 2l5
O'Clock Friday morning.. Juno a. aged IS
years. lie is survived by ono daughter
and throo grandchildrou with whom h"
has lived since tho death OF ms wife, Mr-.
1lml.l hnl in MI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23
SHELDON.

Francis, Eatcholdcr x Co. paid their
patrons ~ II cents for buttcr tat for
May milk.-"For the Chld's Sake" g.
billed for Friday night June H. at Marsh
LA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23
IN HUB MARKETS
Quotations on the Leading
Products In Demand

'V"hltu 10 immediate wants. Northern
creamery, 1870 l9lgc; western. 1S1I
zoe; iirsts, la lSc, Vermont dairy, lie
@1Sc.
Cheese is selling in a small way for
current consumption, with new lots
easy ana old fairly steady. Round lots,
old. SW9c; new, 7CtSlac
Western eggs are in fun supply ana
prices are easy; choice eastern and near
by ar" firm, without material change.
Choice nearby. 2lp23c; eastern, 2oc,
.lc; western. lNM19lgc
Beans are firm for both here and il.
the country, but prices are steady. rs
Inc demand is light. Carload lots, pea
Sl'5W2; medium 50; yellow eyes. S275
also; red kidneys. 81 lWn@..0; Cali
fornla small white. NL.GGu23I. foreiun
pea, 81 N5m 100; foreign mcdium. 81 so
@l."3; iobbing prices lOo 15c higher.
There has been 4 good demand for
apples Of late ana choice rlsScts have
been bringing higher prices Russots
S2.5pU31O; Ealdw'ns, $2.5Utt3; north
ern spies, $4.5Od,l, 40. =. all grades,
S1.5Oi2
Native strawhorrlos are now in fun,
supply and are of lair Qiia'ity. There
Is also a fun supply CT berries from the
Hudson river ana .1erS"y districts
Receivers sell natives at l2ul4c.
The weather has stimulated the de-
mand for watcrmrlons and with an i'm
provemcnt in IN" quality prices have
stiif"ncd up. Receivers are now getting
@u635c 10y the load
Figs are quiet. but steady. Turkish
per Id. M l4c; pulled, 13d loo; Persian
dates. 3W4c per III.
Cautaioupcs ar selling nj seas for
Florida and $SM10 per crt for Cali
fornia
California cherries are in good supply
and arc selling lower at 81 81 per bx in
iohhing way. A few California april
cots ana Georgia peaches have been in
the market but are hardly quotabo
as yet.
The wholesale vegetable market was
quite active and prices ruled firm.
h" supply Of asparagus was moderate
ana WITH good demand prices have
held up well. Cahhagos have declined
slightly with larger offerings and only
fair call. Onions. though in better
supply. are unchanged. Native meas
have been coming in moro freely and
are lower. String and butter beans
have ruled steady. as receipts have been
little in excess of the dmand. Tomatoes
Were plentiful and cheap. but under
llulItpI rGrsints how, .I,.,,,..I ma.
barb is little higher and marrow
squash steady. New potatoes are lower
hnder Increased receipts. Turuips are
quiet ana steady. Lettuce advanced.
but declined later Parsley is higher
and cucumhers have advanced, Vcce-
table quotations follow:
Potatoes are very firmly hold for old
stock, hut new southern is easier
Aroostook Green mountains Sf.o5; na.
kotn reds, S1M no: Chonaneocs. ST.
new southern, $4d5 per hhl for rose and
S3N4 for Peachblow and White Bliss
Large lunches Of southern white
celery arc selling at 50 per bch.
Bermuda onions are firmer NJ 50 On
per crit with Egyptian at S.. 25d2.5O
per BIZ.
yellow turnips arc firm at 50 DER
Dbl; carrots, STD per bu.
Cucumbers are selling at S1.5o04
per bN.
New southern white squash sell at
$50 per pkg; marrow. $2.25 per crt
New southern cabbage is quoted AT
s. per crt.
F.f. l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23
ESSEX.

Miss Grace l. Cookie, n teacher m the
Del Monte pubic school Of Del Munt.
colo, is spending her summer vacation
with her parcnti Mr.. and Mrs y. W
COckln
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-23

NcW York. JIno -
cotton futures op"ned firm. June so 30
bid; July. $I1 Is. Aug. Slo37, Sept. $40.
oct. - r. l''c.. s. -. Jan. <9.,n. spot
cotton closed quiet II points higher: MID
dIug hollands, SIP. mildlrs gulf, $40;
LL.E. lUlL,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
knight Of Portland. Certificate APP
prOyed Nov 10 1904

Concord Lumber Co. has been organ
lied at York for the purpose of con-
Quoting a general lumber business with
100000 capital stock of which nothing
is paid in. The officers are: Presi-
dent, Ernest F. HObSOn of York; treas
urer, John c. Stewart of York. Certifi-
cate approved, Nov. 10, 1904.
Vermont Tale and Soapstone Co. has
been organized at Portland for the pur-
pose of manufacturing and treating
soapstone. tale and asbestos, and for
other specified purposes. with 100000
capital stock of which S125 is paid In.
The officers are: President, Harry l.
Jordan of Portland; treasurer. c. H.
Willard of Portland. Certificate APP
proved. Nov. 49, 1904.
Kicker Land Co has been organized
at Portland for the purpose of dealing
in lands and buildings Of all kinds. etc.
with 100000 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President. Stephen d. Bartlett of New
ton, Mass; treasurer. Albert G. ROl-
Inns of Portland. Certificate approved.
Nov. 10, 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
"Travel Talks"

Inc first OF the Travel Talks by thc
Rev. John Jay Lewis. was given. las,
evening. at the Cniversalist church.
The wide reputation of Mr.. Lewis az
an experienced and entertaining lectur
er always assures him of a good AL
dicnce. and last evening was no disap-
pointment. The subject of the first lee
ture was History and Beauty of old
New England" and the beautiful views
OF historic spots. wildly supplemented
the interesting story told by the lee
turer.
Mr.. Lewis gave good evidence of his
oratorical ability in repeating the re-
rly Of Samuel Adams to the British
Governor Of Massachusetts. Nor was
the lecture entirely a lesson in history
superb scenic pictures of present day
New England. her hills and valleys. her
meadows and woodlands. photographed
and cOlOred by the best artists OF the
day. were given prominent place
In the course Of his talk. Mr.. Lewis
took occasion to pay glowing tribute
to Denman Thompson and his work in
carrying the true portrayal Of our rural
life to audiences throughout the coun-
try.
Among the motion pictures shown
was the view Of Names entire Legis-
Iative body CT 1903. descending the steps
of the Capitol led by Governor Hill
This is an exceptionally fine view. and
by request Mr.. Lewis will repeat it.
this evening The subject of this even
cnS's lecture is way Down East"
true story Of life in northern Maine,
the garden Of New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
% NOT DOSE THE STOMACH.
0y0met the Only Guaranteed Cure for
Catarrh.

N''''r should confound Hyonrei with
Wv patent medicines that are adver-
'' /" cure catarrh. 1t is as far Su-
prior To them all as the diamond is
"'" Valuable than cheap glass. Their
'''S't''n is secret, but Hyomei gives
~ ''FlHula to all reputable physicians
"'' rs prescribed by them generally.
i vas" is the valuable eucalyptus
:" ''o'"us for its antiscptic qualities.
II Is combined with aromatic and
S gums and ha|sams. making a
"i''id which. ~hcn used in the
"'''''' pocket inhaler. fills the air you
"'"e with germ-killing, disease
'""Fns and healing powers that re-
'e Meath to every part of the nose,
o''"a' aal lungs.
49,, way to cure catarrh and all
diseases of the respiratory
y 10 breath Hyomei.
''dt!nent has been SO successful
ING y per cent of all who have
;, T. that Hyomci is now sold bv
), ''oh 4 Webster and Percy W.
under an absolute guarantee to
~ ne money III case it does not
lou run Ito lisk whatever in
H., '':"in@i. If it lid not possess
~ bowers to cure. il could not b,
~ 1i"n this plan.
., "Fhrlete Hyomei outfit costs
u. ' comprises an inhaler. a bot
b., "H'me' and a dropper. The in.
., WV last lifetime; and addition.
g.. ICES OF Hyomei can be obtained
Nov.22,2i.c q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
CITY COUNCIL.
Regular Monthly Meet
ing, for November.
Council Passes Resolution on
Death Of Mayor Robertson.
Special Election Of Senator and Mayor
Ordered for Dec. 10.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Der, was held at the council rooms
Monday evening, and business was
transacted as follows.
Roll of accounts No. II. amounting to
s4960.35, was approved and ordered
paid.
The committee on street lights was
authorized to establish an all-night
series light in the lane at the rear of
the store now occupied by E. Dostie.
An order was passed giving permis-
sion to the Augusta Winthrop & Gar
diner Railway Co. to raise it's track
and grade two feet in it's right Of way
at a point on the west side of South
State street. commencing just south
of the residence of the late Isaac
Thompson and continuing to a point
residence of James Hersom in Britt's
gulley.
The ordinance providing for an in
crease of % cents per day in the sal
aries of the police Offic, RS. which was
laid on the table at the last meeting
of the council. was. by motion Of AL
derman Manley. taken from the table.
Mr.. Manley moved an indefinite post
ponement Of action uEon the matter.
and uron a vote being taken. it was
doubted, and a yea and nay vote call
ed. The nays carried it. and the bill
was read twice and referred in concur
renee TO the committee on enrolled or
dnances. The text of the bill is as
follows:
AN Ordinance to Establish the Sal
airy Of Police Officers. Be it ordained by
the City Council Of the City of Au-
gusta. as follows:
Section 1. Section l Of Chapter VI
of the Revised Ordinances is hereby
amended by striking out the words
Police Officers" the words two dol
lars and inserting in their stead tho
words 1.-TWO dollars and twenty-five
cents" So that. as amended. that por-
ton of said Section l shall read as fol-
lows. viz:
Police officers. each two dollars and
twenty five cents day or night"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Mr.. Barrett was an old and respect
ed citizen of Chelsea. His age was 81
years and 10 months, and he was
remarkable man i'm many ways. He
WAS well preserved, and until his last
illness. had never known a sick day
during his life. He was born i'm the
town of Weld. and to his mother be-
lOnged the distinction of having been
the first girl baby to be born in the
town. At the age of two years, Mr.
Barrett moved with his parents to
Stoddard. n. H., where he lived until
he was rs. During his life. he travelled
over the New England states. but
never in that time did he put his foot
on steamboat. He came from old
Revolutionary stock. his great grand
father, Timothy Barrett. having served
i'm the old Continentals. and he was also
connected with Col. Barrett, also of
Revolutionary fame.
A widow. who was. before marriage
Miss Hannah Fargo Woods of Au-
gusta. and three children. Lincoln L.
Barrett of Chelsea. Thomas Barrett Of
Gardiner. and Mrs. Lottie NJ Dudley Of
North PittstOn. survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
Report Of City Auditor.

Augusta. Me, Nov. o1st. 1904.
10 the honorable Mayor and City Coun-
Gentiemen:-l have the honor to submit
herewith a statement of the expense ac
count for the month Of October. l.O{ To-
Eether with statement Of Resou,1 es a, q
Liabilities ending October 3Ist. l'p4 To
the Expense" column of tn eXpe,S.. n
count should be added the amoun, core
spending on roll of accounts Nh II :,
summary of which is herewith submitted
Respectfully Submiti I'd.
ELMER E. PAREMAN
City Auditor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
Many Fish at Cobbossee.
contee Spawning Beds.
Game Wardens Active in Wash.
ington County.
Campaign eadges-coI. Stevens Better
New Corporations.
STA1EHOUSE CALENDAR.

Next Meeting Of Governor and coun.
Gil, Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 4 p. N.
Monthly meeting Of Commissioners Of
Inland Fisheries and Game, at 2 p, M,
Friday, Nov. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

The Catholic Order Of Foresters. St.
Augustine Lodge, No. 1874. will hold it's
annual meeting and election of officers
Wednesday evening, Dec. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
Funeral Of the Late Warren Barrett.

The funeral of the late Warren Bar
rett was held at his late home. in Chel-
sea. at o'clock. Sunday afternoon,
many relatives and friends being pre-
sent. The services were conducted by
Rev. Morrill, of Randolph. and the in
terment was made in the Stickney
burying ground in Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

San Francisco has heard that at the ST
Louis Exposition California will he
a awarded 20 grand prizes. 40 gold medals.
100 silver and 40 bronze. thus leading all
the states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Among the recent travelling libraries
which have been sent out by the State
library. is one for Milo, which was for
warded. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Col. +. G. Stevens. who has been very
i'll at his home. in Chelsea. was report
ed, yesterday. to be steadily imprOv-
ing He is able to take some nOurish-
ment. and also sat up little while,
yesterday. all of which will be good
news to his many friends. both in the
State House, and elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
City Auditors Account. Balance.

ATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND
LIABILITIES ENDING OCTOBER sisf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

State Librarian Carver left town
yesterday morning. for a short tril
through PenObScOt county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Tho following corporations have filed
certificates at the office of the Secre-
tary of State:
New England Brick Co, has been
organized at Portland for the purpose
of carrying on in any part of the world
the several businesses of makers and
dealers in bricks. tiles and other clay
products. etc. with 100000 capital
stock of which nothing is paid in. The
officers are: President. H. f. Mason
Of Portland: treasurer. Geo. c. knight
Of Portland. Certificate approved.
Nov. 10. 1904.
New England Brick Yards Co has
been organized at Portland for the
purpose Of carrying on in any part OF
the world the several businesses of
makers and dealers i'm bricks. tiles and
other clay products. etc, with 1876. 200
capital stock of which nothing is paid
in. The officers are: President. H. F..
Mason of Portland; treasurer, Geo. G..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

The State assessors will be in session
again. at their ROOM this forenoon
Mr.. Pottle passed the Sabbath at hi
home, in Lewiston. Mr.. Simpson at hi
home in Bangor. and Mr.. Hayfor'
with his daughter in Portland. wher
he and his wife are to spend the win
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

FRANK A. OWEN. ........Lessee Z Ngr
DAVID OWEN. Resident A9r
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-14
City Laborers
To Organize

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, April IL.
The city laborers Of sixty municipali.
ties will organize a national body ar
fliated with the American Federation
OF Labor at a convention to be held In
this city tomorrow. While the moyes
iaent had its inception in the east
many western and southern cities have
promised to send representatives to
the convention.
Up 70 the present the organization
Of city employees has proceeded along
unsystematic lines. In some cities
there are unions which include city
laborers Of various departments; in
other cities the various Glasses of
laborers have separate unions, and in
others the city laborers are inorganic
ed. A few Of the unions hold charters
from the knights Of Labor.
Primarily the object Of the national
organization Is to enable city laborers'
local unions to avail of the good Offices
Of the American Federation of Labor
in securing q uniform and equitable
scale of wages and hours for city lab
orers throughout the United States.
The boycott, it Is understood, will
be the weapon adopted to bring cities
to terms. The promoters Of the move
ment argue that the city laborers II
well organized can make their dis
pleasure so felt at the polls that poll
~ticians and officials desirious Of con.
tinuidg In Office can be forced to heed
reasonable requests.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-14
Irrigation
Enterprise

The San Juan Canal and Develop
ment company is pushing the survey
Of Its canals as fast as It is possibie
to do SO. The line is now down below
the toughest part of the country. and
has run over 20 miles. The survey
has covered 10000 acres SO far and Is
back about three miles from the San
Juan river: the land which 1t will take
in from this down is OF an excellent
quality and the work will be done
more rapidly. The San Juan river Is
beginning TO rise and a large stream
of water is flowing. As soon as the
surveys are completed, the company
expects to commence active construc.
tion work. The company has moved
into its office next door to the post
office at Blanco. A great deal Of in
terest is manifested In this project
which the San Juan Canal and Deyel-
opment company has in hand, and
h~omeseekers and investors may call
at its office nearly every day eeking
information and looking, tho country
over with q view Of settling IN San
Juan county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-14
Teachers
In Session

SIOUX CITY, Ia, April 1.-THE an
nual meeting Of the Northwestern
Iowa Teachers association which be-
gan here today is attended by about
], 1000 visitors and gives promise Of
being the best meeting ever held BY
the association. Today was devoted
to a conference of the county superin-
tenJents with the state superintend.
ent OF public instruction. The formal
opening Of the convention takes place
tonight when there will be addresses
Of welcome and responses. followed
by the annual address Of the president
and the reports OF the other officers.
Prominent among the speakers to be
heard Friday and Saturday r DR..
George p. Vincent OF the University OF
Chicago, Miss Martha A, Sherwood of
Saginaw, Mich, w. X. Fowler, state
superintendent OF Nebraska, and the
Rev. Or. Frank w. Gunsaulus Of Chi
cago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-14
Units OF Measure.

The editor was taught BY his govern.
ess TINT three harleycorns measured
one inch, and at the mature age Of six
years Alle determined to test the aecu-
racy of this statement. He had no diff
ficulty In finding the ba~rleycorns. but
somehow 40 three grains that he
picked UP in the chickens yard agreed
with the formula. He never attempted
the more scientific test which Il thus
described: s.The length Of d pendulum
oscillating in a second In e at sea
level in the latitude Of London Is
39.13929 inches, and from the knowl-
edge Of this fact the standard Of the
inch, foot and yard can easily be OBJ
tanned should the official standards at
any time be lost or mislaid.s When In
1891 the standard measure was de-
stroyed by fire ut the house Of parlia-
ment an attempt was made to restore
It by the pendulum test, but pendu.
lums, like barleyeorns. We're found not
to agree. London Chronicle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-14
A uAiess rennc...e ,ouuty.

rEE
THE county Of FRANKLIN. in my
state said a Tennessee man, has the
unique distinction Of being the only
county that ever undertook to seceds
from the state to which It belonged. 8
great many people have doubtless for
gotten that the people OF Tennessee
voted twice on the proposition to seceds
from the. Union. At the first election
In February there was an enormous
majority about OO,OOO-against dis
union. 4 few months later. when thu
attack on Fort Sumter stirred the pass
sions of men, another vote was had,
and the earlier verdict was reversed by
about the same decisive figures.
but in Franklin county, where
state rights and secession claimed the
allegiance Of the entire population,
there was such intense disgust over the
result Of tile first election that, led by
The Hon. Pete Turney. afterward SUI.
prone co,rt judge and twice governor.
the citizens held d nass. meeting and
solennly passed an ordinancesof seces,
sion from Tennessee. or Course. when
the state reronsidered hi aune. Frank
lin county was modified and renewed
its allegiame.s Washington Post.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-14
The silk spinning oyster.

A mollusk that might take an impor-
tant place III textile industries IL II ex-
listed in sufficient numbers Is found In
warm seas, especially on the coast OF
Sicily. II Is the pima, d genus Of wing
shelled bivalses, of which species
attains a length of two feet. To attach
itself to the rocks 1t spins a cable of
strong flaments, called collectively the
byssus. These threads are wonderfully
strong. silken in texture and have been
woven into various delicate fabrics. A
pair OF gloves from this material may
be seer In the British museum, and
fine mummy cloths made from II BY the
anclents are still preserved