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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
WALDO.
LIBERTY.

A ]. Claff of Sdnerville, Mass, has
returned to spend his fourth season
on the shores of Georges Lake, at c.
w. Bagley's.
Allen Fowler and son of .Woonsock-
| ct, r. l., have been in town, visiting
i his brother, L. X. Fowler.
| Mrs. Ralph Estes, who has been I'm
| Concord. N. H., for some time, has
returned to her home, and is helping
| care for Mrs. H. N. Dennis.
| Ned Taylor of Brooklyn, N. Y, has
arrived to open the Pulsifer cottage.
The Pulsifer family will come. later.
Fred Eastman of Camden. was In
| town a few days, last week, called by
the illness of his sister, Mrs. Dennis.
w. H. Lowell of Boston, is here for
few weeks stay. Rachel Anderson Of
Belfast, has been visiting Mrs. Albert
Mathews for few days.
Caudine Knowlton and family. of
Michigan, arrived, last week, and will
| make their home here in the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. KnOwltOn are natives of
this town, Mr.. Knowlton going West,
&c years ago. He has purchased
the old place. is building stable and
remodeling the house. Their friends
here welcome their return. after 30
many years absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dudley Of Hal
lowell, were guests at c. NJ. Hurd.s,
Sunday, May 20. .
Rev. Robert Morris of Morrill,, preach
ed the Memorial sermon here, Sunday,
at the church, May Is. 20 a large con-
gregation. The church was handsomely
decorated with flags, apple blossoms
and potted plants, by Mr.. I. p. Grlfflss.
Landlord Sanford has been making
extensive repairs on the Sanford
House, putting a new platform to the
veranda, and giving the house a new
coat Of paint.
Memorial. day was observed here in
the usual manner. In the forenoon the
members of the Z. II. Bradstreet Post,
G. A. r., decorated the graves of their
comrades. and at p. M. fine MEM
orial address was given at the church,
by j. c. Emmons Of Kennebunk. The
Eureka band and choir, assisted by
Eben Cobb OF Searsmont. furnished
the music. There was a large gather
ing from neighboring towns, and all
pronounced it the. most interesting
| Memorial service ever held here.
Doctor johnson and County Attorney
Richie Of Belfast. were callers in the
village. Thursday. -
Mrs. G. b. Hoyt has been spending
few days at Dixmont, visiting reta-
tives. She was accompanied by her two
| SONS, John and Waldo
Will Hurd and family passed. Sun
day. May 90 at Freedom. with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
MMUNlCATION CUT.
Japanese Fix Things So Forces Can
Act With Greatest Secrecy.

London. June 9.-The sudden inter-
ruption of the cable between COrea
ana Japan is considered significant OF
the immin"ur" Of important operations
II Port Arthur. the japanese having
taken prroaution, aS usual, to cut tn"
only means cf communication with the
outside world ana thus enable her
naval ana military forces to work with
absolute secrecy.
No attention is paid in London to
minors that the storminE of the for
trcSS has already begun because it is
known that ut the battle of Kin Chan
Cen. ollu had exhausted his ammuni-
ton and an insufficient period has
elapsed during which stores Of ammu-
milton could he renewed and siege guns;
brought into position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
SAGADAHOC.
BOWL DOM.

Frank Townsend from New York is in
town for short stay.
Maria Graves has moved from the old
homestead to West Bowdoin.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Jacques were ir
Topsham, last week.
f. Card from Lewiston is the guest OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Card, for d
few days.
The farmers in this vicinity are rushing
their planting right along and some will
finish this week.
Mrs. Ella Savage of Lewiston is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George Curtis, for
a few days.
Mrs. G. Curtis and Mrs N. Gray were in
lisbor Falls, Sunday.
Miss Ida Avery has returned home from,
Webster, where she has been Il. work.
Miss Inez Avery has friends visiting her
from Rumford Falls.
Herbert Cornish while fencing, Satur-
day. cut himself quite badly and it re-
qured number of stitches l, closse the
wound.
Rev. w. f. Purinton of Bowdoin. dcliv-
cred Il Memorial address at the Grange
hall at Bowdoinh am, Monday evening,
May so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
AT U. OF MAINE.
Continued from page ID

are the guests and their Greek letter
societies:
Rev. Mr.. MCDOWELL, Theta Delta Chi
Dartmouth; Prof. Harrington, Psi
Epsilon. Wesleyan; Prof. Stevens. Del
Ia Kappa Epsilon, Rochester,; Prof.
Woods. Chi Psi. Wesleyan; DR.. Fer
maid. Theta Delta Chi. Bowdoin: Prof
Munson. Phi Delta Theta, Cornell: DR..
Lewis. Teta Psi, Tufts.
1t was voted to hold this banquet
annually on this day and Prof. Stevens
was put in charge for next year,
One of the events of Commencement
week was the announcement. this
morning, of the completion of the ar
rangellchtS for erecting a new chanrn.
house for the Beta Theta Pi fraternity
where their old building now stands.
These plans started some three
months ago by the formation of a COR
poration of alumni of the chapter Gull
minated. Tuesday, at the trustee meet
ing. when the board authorized the col
lege to move the present building as
soon as possible. Several sketches of
plans for the house have been submit
ted. but none have yet been accepted.
John Calvin Stevens of Portland, was
here, Tuesday night, to look over the
location and is working on sketches,
today. ]. d. Lazell, 80, is mainly re
sponsible for the final elimination of
efforts. although f. c. Webster, 80, r.
X. Jones, sc and II. S. Boardman, 80,
have been untiring in their efforts
Among the alumni prominent In the
movement are n. G.. Grover c. S. Bick-
ford, VIM. #. Haines and A. P. Web
Ster.
1t is expected that a fine modern
house will be built accommodating
about 30 persons E. c. Webster is
treasurer of the association and will be
the main mover in completing the work
of building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
CREW SAVED.
Russian Torpedo Boats Struck OF
Rocks and Sinks.

st. Petersburg, June S.-Emperor
Nicholas has received the following
dispatch from Viccroy Alexieff:
according to the report of Rear Ad-
miral Wittsoeft. on the battle of Kin
Chou. our right flank was strongly
supported by the gunboat Bob r.. and
the torpedo boats Burnt and Boiki
which afterwards returned to Port Ar
thur.
"On the night of May 6, 10 torpedo
boats were sent out against the Japan
csc boats operating in Kin Chou bay.
one Of the torpedo boats struck the
rocks and sunk. Her crew were saved
The causuaItics among those scrv-
ing the naval guns We're sub-Lieut
Shinanobvsky missing and six sailors
wounded"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
SOMERSET,
NORTH FAIRFIELD,

Mrs. Francis Parker and Mrs. Laban
Allen both of Skowhegan, spent the
Sabbath with their sister, Mrs. George
Tibbetts.
Henry X. Atwood has been taking q
weeks vacation, visiting in Scion and
Bingham.
Mr.. Skillings of Aroostook county,
has been visiting at his brothers,
Hiram Skillings'.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bickford Of
Belgrade, are visiting at A. o. Bick-
ford's.
Miss Nellie Atwood and Miss Ira G.
BickfOrd attended the graduating eXer-
cises at Good Will Farm, Friday morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Kicker visited at
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tibbetts', Sunday.
The Sewing Circle will meet at the
home of Mrs. Charles Conforth, Tues
day.
sMITHFIELD.
The rain of Monday was good for
the grass but discouraging for those
who are not done planting. Quite a
large acreage of sweet corn is being
planted.
Miss Juannie Crowell attended the
Music Festival at Bangor, last week.
Earle Holmes arrived home, Satur-
| day. having finished his work in Oak
land.
G. w. Robinson of Oakland. was in
town, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Clement gave a
| reception to their friends, Friday even
ing. June 3, on the, opening of their
| cottage. On account of the rain the as
semblage was not large, but a pleasant
evening was passed. Their young
| friends presented them with a nice
chiffonier as kind remembrance Of
| their friendship.
| Mrs. varney arrived home from
Watcrville, Saturday.
Mrs. Lizzie Harlow is working for
Mrs. Alvin Bickford in Belgrade.
HlNckLEY.
Mrs. Alfred X. Nelson is very i'll.
Melvin Palmer has bought a new
| horse.
Fred and Waiter Nelson recently
visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Alfred X. Nelson.
The Good VIII ball team played a
game with Skowhegan High, at Good
Will Farm. Saturday afternoon. Score
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
PENOBSc0T.
NEWPORT.

Mrs. w. D. Lambert left. Friday, for
a visit to Boston and New York.
Don and Mrs. A. N. Powers of Houl-
ton are visiting a few days in town.
The New England Christian Confer
ence is to be held in the Christian
church Tuesday and Wednesday, OF
this week.
Harry Wade and wife left last week
for Portland where they will reside IN
the future.
Mrs. Richard Furbush of Massa-
chusetts is visiting at Mr.. Henry
Tiltons.
Mrs. Jane Gilman left, Monday, fol
a short visit in Bath.
Mrs. Hallowell returned Friday from
n visit to her former home in Windsor
The public library will be closed dur.
ing the month of June in order to
recatalogue the books.
ETNA.
Mrs. Alvin Soule, who has been away or
n visit to her daughter. Mrs. Scott John
son. returned home. Sunday afternoon
Mrs. Charles Dyer. who has been very
i'll all the spring and winter. died last
week, and was laid to rest Saturday after
noon. Her age was aboit 20 years. The
funeral was held at her late home. There
were many floral tributes Mr.. Lamb Of
Carmel conducted the funeral and Rev
singing by the choir. A husband. sister
brother, five sons and two daughters sur
vive her All were present except How
ard. who was too i'll to attend the funeral
George Fairbrother has moved his fami
ly into the Frank Wiggin house to b,
nearer his work.
+. L. Clark, who has been here at tn,
station as assistant, has gone to Connec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
STATE, NEWS
KENNEBE
EAST READFlELD,


Loren O. Dudley shot a fox a few
days ago. They are quite plenty and
seem to be looking after the chickens
Francis NJ. Stevens, Hoyt's Hill. is
reported to have bought the John B.
Wright farm in Mt. Vernon.
Schools will close, this week, for the
summer vacation.
WEST CHELSEA.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Matthews of Gardi
ner. We're the guests of Mrs Matthews
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. III. +. White. Sat.
urday and Sunday.
l.. J.. Barrett of Augusta, was called tC
this place on account of the illness OF his
father, Warren Barrett.
Thirty-five couples gathered at the
Town House. Saturday evening, and Ell
joyed n most delightful occasion.
w. II. Hayes of Boston, is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Hayes
II. NJ. Swift is repairing his buildings.
There will be a dance at the Town Hall
Saturday evening, June II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
HAS AN OFFER.
Prof. Chapman May Manage the
Madame Schumann- Heink Company.

Portland. Me, June Solicitations now
point to this being the last Maine Music
Festival as Prof. William r. Chapman
has been offered the important position
of conductor of Madame Schumann-
IIeinks Opera Company. He will an
nouncc his decision in the matter the 18th
of this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
NORTH MON MOUTH.

A quiet home wedding took place at the
residence of Elder James r. Raymond. at
West Winthrop. June l. when his son
Warren Il. Raymond. was united in mar
riage to Miss Hannah A. Raymond OF
Wayne. J. l.. circuit, Esq. performed the
ceremony. A few near relatives were
present Fruit and confectionery were
served. Mr.. Raymond is a progressive
young farmer and dairyman. He will re-
side at the parental home and continue
business with his father Mr.. and Mrs
their many friends wish them happiness
and success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
FLORIDA PRIMARIES.
Davis Leads Brewer for Governor
TaIiaferro and Clark Ahead.

Jacksonville, Fla, June S.-Returns
received up to midnight from precincts
casting about three-fourths of the vote
of the state leave the gubernatorial
nomination still in doubt. Davis leads
Brewer by about 500 votes out of Il
total Of 10000. For the Senate. Talia-
fcrro leads Stockton by nearly 1000,
and is undoubtedly nominated, as is
Clarke for Congress in the I'd District.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
THE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Closes at Portland-A Musical Success,
With Usual Deficiency.

Portland, Me, June S.-The Maine Music
Festival closed. this evening, with the
usual large audience and the anticipated
artistic success, Nine. Schumann-lIenk s
singing being a special delight In the
afternoon, the school children more than
met expectation.
Prof. Chapman said. today. that while
there would probably be small deficien-
cy in connection with this years Festival.
under the circumstances the success was
such as to encourage the patrons to con-
tinuc the enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
JAP GUNBOATS HIT.
Exposed Themselves to the Fire of Port
Arthur Forts.

Toxic. June S.-10.30 \. M-Four
Japanese gunhuatS which made a close
reconnaissance of Port Arthur hlrbOr,
ut midnight. June 6. for the purpose of
examining the entrance, were exposed
to Il severe cannonadc. Gunboat No.
was hit eight times and sustained
some damage. one of her sailors was
killed and two others We're wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
Gen. Stakclberg Suffers Reverse.

London. June 9-Thc Shanghai CORE
spun,lcnt of the Morning Post tclcGraphs,
under date of June \:
Gen. Stalkrlborg's Russian brigade,
marching in the direction of Port Arthur.
suffered Il reverse. Saturday. near Wa
fanctien and retired to TaShichiau.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
NORTH WHITEFlELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Stevens of North
Windsor, who have been visiting their
daughter in Nobleboro for the past
week, called on relatives here, Satur-
day of last week.
The many friends of Mrs. Willis Car
diner will be glad to know that she is
improving in health.
Mrs. Wellman of Waterville, is visit
ing her son, Archie Wellman.
Mrs. ]. Z. White and daughter Mar
cia of Wiscasset, visited relatives and
friends here, last Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09

ticut where he has position on the N
", N. ii. and II. r. r.
TT. ii. Simpson has got his house ready
over his store and has moved in.
Rev. Mr.. Dunnack of Augusta deliv-
cred a fine memorial address May 81 al
the church before a large audience The
schools in town We're present and all
marched to the cemetery where the graves
of the soldiers were decorated. There
was singing Ivy the choir.
Ida Buzzell has gone to Pittsfield to
Work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09

Damage estimated at 100000 was caused
by a fire which. Wednesday night, de-
stroyed the seven story building at SID
South Canal street. Chicago. known as
Machinery hall. The building. which was
owned by Alderman w T. Maypole and
John Jacob Maypole. was occupied by
several firms of manufacturing machin-
lists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
! CONDENSED DlspATcHEs.

Thomas Sharlzey, the pugilist, HI J. been
married IN New York City to Mss, Cath
crime Mcintosh Of Michigan 4 prDfes-
sional nurse, who attended him drriff q
recent Illness. y, ~ y n
The yachts entered for the Kaaa. races
number 10f Over 20 foreign W -; 30
the IngDmar and 9pan. me entffoss IN:
the races Of ships boats reach leo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
Liberty Bell at ST, Louis.

Worlds Fair, St. Louis. No. June S.
The historic Liberty bell arrived from
Philadelphia. today. in response to the pc
tition of 10000 public school children of
this city, and will remain i'm the Pennsyl-
vania building until the close of the
Worlds Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
ALMA.

r. G. Fitzgerald of Skowhegan, was
in the place, Wednesday.
c. A. Patten of Portland, was in the
place. Friday.
c. J. Skinnon of Whitefield, was in
the place, Saturday.
C. w. Plummer of Newcastle. called
on friends, Saturday.
Harry and Percy Mcdonald of
Whitefield, visited their grandmother,
Mrs. Mcdonald, last week.
F. II. Albee of Wiscasset, was in the
place, Friday.
DR.. A. NJ. Card attended the Medical
association at Portland, last week.
T. A. Simpson was in Lewiston,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Abbie Aver went to New Har-
Dor, Monday.
Mrs. A. C. True went to Portland,
Monday, to attend the Musical Festi-
val.
Rev. J. F. Jones and family of Wind
sOr spent a few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. b. Jones. last week.
cooPERs MILLS.
The ball given by the baseball club,
Monday night of last week, was n most
enjoyable affair. Music was furnished
by Overlock's orchestra. A baked bean
supper was served.
Perley F. Noyes, who has passed the
past eight months in the South, re-
turned to his home, Tuesday Of last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-09
LINCOLN.
SOUTH JEFFERSON.

DIR. Z. Palmer of West Garland
Maine preached at the church, Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Herbert Moody and son Delber1
or Nobleboro visited her parents in the
place, last week.
The S. jefferson Band will give q
concert at Good Templar's Hall, Mon
day evening, June 20. If stormy. June
Y. Admission 10 cents. Ice cream anG
cake will be served.
Carl Cunningham who has employ
ment in n Hospital i'm Massachusetts
is visiting at StinsOn Cunningham's.
Mrs. George Vannah who is 80 years
of age is critically ill. She is attended
by DIR. A. M. Card.
Miss Iva Cunningham is employed at
w f. Ruggles for an indefinite time.
II. A. Clark sold team to w. E.
Ware of Whitefield, last week.
Rev. G. +. Boynton spent Sunday in
this place returning to Bangor, Tues
day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
Men livinu In Nests.

Several travellers who have re-
turned from the heart of Africa and
the Australasian continent tell won
derful stories of nest building peo-
pie who inhabit the wilds of those
countries. The bushmen Of Austria.
liza arc perhaps the lowest order OF
men known. They are so primitive
that they do not know enough to
build even the simplest form OF hut
for shelter. The nearest they can
approach to it is to gather a lot Of
twigs and grass and, taking them
into thicket or jungle, build nest
for a home. The nest is usually
built large enough for the family,
and if the latter is very numerous
then the nests are of large size.
Sometimes the foliage above Will
form natural covering, but there
is never any attempt at construct
ing a protection from storms.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
A Continual Stain

Many men and women are con
family subjected to what they com
monty term "a continual strain" be-
cause OF some financial or family
trouble. 1t wears and distresses
them both mentally and physically,
affecting their nerves badly ana
bringing on liver and kidney all
ments. with the attendant evils OF
constipation, loss of appetite, sleep
lessness, low vitality and despond
ENJOY. They cannot, as rule, get
rid of this "continual strein," but
they can remedy its Notwithstanding
effects by taking frequent doses OF
Green's August Flower. 1t tones up
the liver, stimulates the kidneys. in
sures healthy bodily functions, gives
vim and spirit to ones whole being,
and eventually dispels the physical
or mental distress caused ty that
continual strain" Trial size, 25e..;
regular bottle. zoe. For sale ~ y. II
.aurIeil, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
Value of Virginia Livestock

The twentieth annual report of
the bureau of animal industry is
cut. Among the valuable infor-
nation from the several States is
considerable statistical informa-
ton regarding the animal industry
in Virginia.
Virginia has 259,907 horses.
valued at $l7, 1926, 1888. The aver
age prices of these Virginia horses
a head is $6S.07. This is pretty
good average, although many Of
the States range up above $50 to
800. The average for the United
States is $67.92. The lowest aver
age Is found in New Mexico,
where horses have an average
value of $17.52.
There are about fl $50 mules in
Virginia, valued at So, 5S3, S96
The average of mules head in
Virginia is $S6.l7. thus slowing
that good mule il worth more
than horse. The highest value
of mules in the United States If
found in Georgia, where mule il
worth $l04.02.
The farmers and stock owners
of Virginia have 255,2S0 milcE
cows. The value of this immense
herd is Sc, 1920, The average
price of cows a head in Virginia is
$24.7G. This is below the general
average for the country which is
S29.2l. Massachusetts has the
highest priced cows. The average
price head is $40. 40.
There are 436, 1870 other cattle in
Virginia, valued at VI, 43l,3 4l.
The average price head is $l7. Oh.
The average price of sheep II head
in Virginia is $2.07. There are
572,314 of the little animals In
Virginia valued at 81, 7O5, GIL.
Hogs in Virginia are priced at
IS head, which is below the
average price in most of the States
The average for the whole country
is $6.15. There ale 750.667 swine
in Virginia, valued at S3.799.S35.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
Identifvino the CIacs.

81 don't recall seeing you at col
lege. | guess you must have been
before my time"
POSSIBLY, possibly. Who was at
the head of the faculty when you
were there?"
"Um, Let me see. l don't just
recall his name, but was there the
year Bruce played halfback and
kicked goal twice from the field in
the last half Of
"Oh, sure. Ofcoursel That was
the year our center rush carried
most of the opposing team on his
back for gain of thirty yards. Yes,
indeed. | wonder who was presi-
dent then. | don't seem to remem-
Der minor details Of college life my
self."-New York Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
THE SEA CUCUMBER.
A Monster Worm That is Eaten With
Relish In Asia.


An important food of the teeming
millions of Asiatic countries, partic-
ularly China, is trepang. Other
names for it are sea slug, sea cucum-
Der, sea pudding and beche de mer.
It looks like a huge worm. on the
coasts Of Queensland and New GUM
ca great fleets of Malay and Chi
nese vessels search for this creature.
It is secured in various ways. The
Afalays Oh the Queensland coasts
employ great numbers of the aborlg-
inals to wade about in the water.
the blacks detecting the trepang by
standing upon it and also by prick
ing the sandy bottom with their
spears. The natives also dive, with
great skill and success, in the deep
er waters and bring up the fish. Ire
pang varies in size, some specially
large slugs being nearly two feet in
length while alive, but when proper
ly prepared for market they are
much shriveled up, measuring from
four to ten inches.
Every few miles on the Queens
land northern coasts the traveller
comes upon bark huts, with places
for the drying and storing of ire
pang. 1t is first soaked in cold wa
ter, then carefully scraped and
cleaned, then boiled all day and
again scraped and cleaned, then
once more soaked in cold water.
Then it is split down one side, then
pressed under heavy stones, then
stretched open with bamboo skew
ers, sun dried, smoked for some
days, then stored away, to, be con-
stantly looked after and sun dried
again to prevent mildew. When
cured, it has a dirty gray or dark
brown color, is rigid and ugly look
ing-anything but tempting.
There are many varieties of ire
pang, and the fishermen forward
them to different markets, where
preference is given to particular
kinds. The red and white are con-
sidered inferior, and these are pur-
chased and used by the less particu-
lar people of the north, while the
brown and black sorts, full of juice
and flavor, are supplied to the
wealthy people of the south. Some
forms of trepang are said TO be eat
en- raw by the japanese. Soup made
from it is palatable and nutritious,
being little inferior to turtle soup.