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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-13

Los senores G. Bernat Ca han ms
talado unas nuevas maquinas para la pre-
paraci6n del cafe, en- la cosecha de este
aho, Tambi6n los sehores SoliveIlas ca.
y Sucesores de Castaher. Sc preparan para
la lucha, habiendo hecho en- las suyas ma~
joras de importancia
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-13

El Secretario de aThe Yauco Fiber and
Industrial Co.,e compahfa explotadora d<
Ia fibra del maguey en- este pueblo, con-
voca session extraordinaria q la Junt2
General de Accionistas con el fin de die
solver la sociedad Dfcese que esta deter
minacion es motivada por la escasez de EE
planta en- la Jurisdiction
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-13

Para asistir d la fiesta poiltica que Sc eE~
celebra en- San German han salido deGds
esta manana para aquella ciudad, EN- tKeE
coches. una comisi6n de Ia Junta Local dc
la Union.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-13

Prominentes republicanos de este puss
bio han hecho pdblica manifestation 6s
que votaran en-. las pr6ximas eleccioneG
al candidate que figura en- el ticket unionfs%
ia para juez municipal
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-13

Para hoy domingo, hay tres meetings
anunciados, de los Repubicanos Obreru@
en- ell barrio oCuatro CaHesD, del partid0
Union de Puerto Rico en- el Club del Pva~
bio Norte del partido Republican, EN- IG
Gale de Mejfa-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-13

La Junta Directiva del Casino acoFsf&
entire 0tras cosas, suscribir dicho centre
social desde ei c0rriente mes de Octunrz
t0das las principales revistas ilustradax
que se publican en Espahol. El domingo
pasado hubo bale en- sus salones nara
esta noehe hay anunciada una iarana.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-13

El estado higienico de la poblaci6n delR
mucho que desear. Bueno seria una peqRe~
hita vista dee inspection por el Official dc
Sandal as( como un servicio p1hlico me-
nos deficiencies por parte del AyuntamieM-~
10.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
Damage Suit Piled.

Mr.. and Mrs. Armand Leblanc, OF
this parish, have filed suit in the dis
trict court at Baton Rouge against
the Louisiana Railway and Naviga-
ton Company and the Baton Rouge
Electric Light Company for damages
in the amount OF $780, 900, claiming this
sum as recompense for the death of their
son, Thomas Leblanc, who was killed
at Baton Rouge in August, 1907. by
being knocked from a freight car of
the Red River Valley road by a troll
ley wire of the Baton Rouge street
railway company. The petition Of
plaintiffs alleges that the wire had been
lowered during the preceding day
about four feet, and that there was not
sufficient room to allow a person to
stand on top of car without being
struck by the wire. The L. E. and n.
Company is brought into the suit be-
cause of the allegation that the road
did not warn Leblanc, who was one
of its employees, that the wire had
been lowered. The unfortunate young
man was knocked between the cars
and killed almost instantly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
Heher,.t..vesa.

Janvier Hebert, formerly OF Plsque-
mine, but for the past several years a
resident of Donaldsonville, and Miss
Constance Vega, the pretty daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Vega OF Belle
Alliance, were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony at the local Catholic
church at $50 O'Clock Wednesday aft
ernoon, Rev. L. G. Bandin officiating.
The attendants were Isidore Hebert OF
Plaquemine, brother of the groom,
and Miss Carmen Esneault OF Fau-
bourg la Pipe. Immediately after the
ceremony the birds party drove to the
residence OF MIR. and Mrs. Vega at
Belle Alliance, where a reception was
rendered the newly married couple.
Congratulations and good wishes were
hesped upon the pair and numerous
toasts we're offered to their future
health, happiness and prosperity,
much good cheer ensuing. Mr. and
Mrs. Hebert have taken up their resi-
dence in one Of the Vegs cottages in
Houmas street, between Claiborne and
Conway streets, where The Chief hopes
they will spend many years In the en-
ioyment of all the blessings that mar
ried life can possibly bestoW.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
Successful EnterscholastIc Meet.

Owing to lack of space, a detailed
account of the athletic and literary
meet held at Napoleonville last
Saturday, and participated in by the
Donaldsonville, Napoleonyille and
Houma high schools, is unaroidably
omitted from today's Chief. Houma
carried off first honors IN the athletic
contests with a total of Sc points, Don
aldsonville coming second with 46
and Napoleonyille third with 81. The
basketball game between the Donald
sonville and Napoleonville teams re-
suited in favor OF Donaldsonuille by
q score of % to II, but in the baseball
game Napoleonville got revenge by
trouncing the locals to the tune of 6 to
l. The declamatory contest between
Donaldsonvilie aud Napoleonville was
won by Miss Annie Oubre of Donald
sonVille over Berthold Alwes of Ma
poleonville. The Houma glee club
was adjudged the winner of the chorus
contest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
Knights of Columbus Initiation.

Ascension Council No. 1887, knights
of Columbus, held its third annual in
itiation OF candid ates last Sunday,
comforting degrees upon fifty four
applicants for mem bership in the
great Catholic order. A special train
from New Orleans over the L. and P.
Railroad brought up about 500
Knights, and in addition there we're
large delegations present from Napo-
leonville, Thibodaux, WhitecaStle,
Plaqaemine, Baton Rouge, Alexan
dria aud other points. The visitors
we're met by a committee of local
Knights and escorted to the court
house, where the candid ates for initi-
alton had assembled TO await their
coming At 10 O'Clock procession
was formed and the imposing con
course marched in q body to the Cath
Ole church, where q high mass was
sung, Rev. Edward F. Park of1ici
atiug. Rev. Father O'Sallivan, of
| New Orleans, delivered an eloquent
sermon, and exquisite sacred music
vas rendered by the we'll trained fe-
male choir of St. Vineent's Institute.
| AT the conclusion OF the impressive
| services the choir sang the beautiful
hymn, aHoly God, We Praise Thy
Name, . in which the entire eongreg a.
ton joined.
The visiting knights and their la
/ dies, together with the candidates,
were then escorted to the grounds OF
4 St. Vincent's Institute, where a tempt
1 ING nnch was served by the mothers,
| wives, sisters and sweethearts of the
/ members of Ascension Council. At
| O'Clock the comforting Of degrees
| vas begun under the supervision OF
| State Deputy George W. Young OF
| New Orleans, assisted by Grand
| Knight d. B. Haggerty and Deputy
| Grand Knight John B. Fisher OF OFle-
aus Council, the initiatory ceremonies
assipg until I O'Clock.
Following is list OF the candid ates
/ Initiated: Richard T. Lowery, James
i s.. Cox, Leopold Laurent, A. d. Vega,
i Jr., Eddie John Terrio, David Israel,
| Ir., Dantes Songy, Auguste Titus,
1 Frank Brou, John Debate, CASTOR
i Guillot, Edward n. Lam Fremont,
I IL. Ellis Millet, L. John B. Babin,
1 Henry Roussel, William A. Terrio,
i Rav. Father Eugene Hubert, Willis
i slubre, j. Sullie Monte, Prosper
Plaisance, Edward E. Ayraud, Fer
aand j. Bourgeois ,asIuies e. Melan.
/ con, OetaVe Ilrcult Hector j. F,o!s6.
i Tohn Nargassans, George Wives, 10
seph Ouhre, Joseph Pertais, Emile
/ Dominique, Joseph S. Hebert, John
6. Staiert, Charles j. Mcdonald
Frank Mayville, Frank Giroir. Cam
| lie HILBERT, Camille Aucoin. Ln
sicnan Landry, Joseph q. Folse
i Edgar S. Dugas, Austin =. Aueoin
i Sidney Y. Alwes, Francois Thibot
3aux, Clay j. Dugas, Tiger Mar
/ quette, Edward j. Landry, Ernes
Is. Guillot, Aristide Louviere, Bap
siste Creoli, Pierre Delatte, Henry
Tregre, Jr., Emile Hebert. E. ]
Aabey and Edmond S, Dutrfx.
Thirty seven Of the above we're ap
plicants Tor admission into Ascension
/ Council, while seventeen were asgir
ants for mem bership d Assumption
/ council at Napoleonville,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
Dixon..DupLantler.

Willard Dixon, one of the handsome
and stalwart sons Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. Dixon of Hope villa, and Miss
Mamie Duplantier, . pretty and ac-
complished young woman OF East Ba-
ton Rouge parish, were married last
Sunday at the home Of the brides
mother on Highland Road, near Ba-
ton Rouge, Rev. Father S. j. Solig-
nae officiating. Simple decor ations
of Easter lilies and ferns were used
most effectively in the spacious par
lors, where the family and relatives
gathered to witness the impressive
ceremony which made the happy couple
man and wife. There we're no attend
ants, the bride, looking exceedingly
sweet and lovely in q gown OF white
grandmother swiss and lace, being
given into the groom's keeping by
her brother, Dennis Duplantier. MIR.
and Mrs. Dixon left shortly after the
ceremony for Baton Rouge, where
the groom holds a responsible posi-,
ton in the employ of the Garig- Will
son Hardware Company, and where
they will make their permanent resi-
dence. The Chief ioins their many
friends in extending them hearty con
gratulations and best wishes for :
long life of continued happiness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
BeIle..BarhIer.

Willie Belle. q we'll known young
man OF Burnside, and Miss Margaret
Barber, of Mccall, were quietly mar
ried at the home OF the BRIDES brother,
E. A. Barber of Ascension plauta-
ton, on Wednesday, OF last week, the
22nd ult., at 2:30 O'Clock p. M, Rev.
Father Gardes officiating. The wit
nesses were Miss Lizzie Barber and
Vincent Belle. At the conclusion Of
the simple but impressive ceremony
the newly welded couple drove to
Burnside, where they will make their
home near that Of the groom's father,
Joseph Belle, 8 prominent farmer of
that locality. The bride is the attract
i've daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Angus
tin Barbidr, of this parish, and has
host of friends here aud elsewhere
who will join The Chief in wishing her
and the man OF her choice long
and happy life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
Mlre-L.andry.

Robert Mire, of St. James, aud Miss
Marie Landry, the winsome daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lueien Landry of
Belle Helene, were married at the
Donaldsonville Catholic church at
2 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. E..
G. Baudin officiating. A large mum.
Der OF relatives and friends witnessed
the beautiful ceremony which united
these two loving hearts, and showered
the happy couple with congratulations
and good wishes for q long life of un-
alleged bliss. Immediately after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Mire LETT for
ST. James, where they will make their
home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
Telephone Hearing.
Uhnn.aa JkffRrants
Third President Of the United States.

The petition of the subscribers to
the Cumberland Telephone and Tele-
graph Company asking for better tele-
phone service between Donaldsonville
and the opposite side OF the river was
taken up by the railroad commission
at Baton Rouge on April %. and the
following opinion has been rendered
by the commission:
The petition in this case is signed by q number
Of users Of the telephone service of defendants
living in Ascension parish on the east side of the
Mississippi river who desire service at the tele-
phone exchange at Donaldsonville. The COM
plant is that the Cumberland Telephone and
Telegraph Company refuses to relay submarine
cable across the Mississippi river at Donaldson
vile in place OF the cable which has only re.
Gently been lost in the river.
The records OF the commission show that tkt
defendant telephone company has laid a nt4m.
Der OF cables across the Mississippi riveE OF
Donaldsonville and each one has been com.
pIetely lost. In fact, the destruction Of sub
marine cables across the Mississippi river
occurs with great frequency and this trouble has
grown to be matter of serious consideration
from an engineering standpoint.
The commission, however, realizes the i'm
portance of the demand for the laying Of these
cables at suitable crossings and the value Of
such service to the patrons of the company. II
has been suggested that independent compa
MES might lay these cables and maintain them
in the same manner as bridge companies con
struct and maintain bridges across large
streams, charging for the use of the cables
fixed rate per message. Whether this plan il
feasible, the commission cannot. without g
much deeper investigation than it has made in
this case, say. It remains. however, a fact that
the commission is not, at the time of the filing
and consideration of this complaint, vested
with power to require the telephone company tc
lay cables across the river or. in fact, to require
any Investment OF money in the extension o.
parties desiring telephone service in exchange
radii. It is for this reason that no order j:
entered in this case. granting the request o.
petitioners. and the case is therefore dismissed
Linde, the ieweler, in Tobias build
ing, Railroad avenue), is selling out
at cost preparatory to removing to
Alexandria. Chance OF life time &c
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
Notice to Property Owners.

DoNALDsoNvIILE, La, May g. 1908.
NOTICE is hereby given to the property own
IN ers OF the parish Of Ascension that the list
ing of the property has been completed and the
estimated valuation made therein by the as
SCISSOR In accordance with law, and that said
lists shall be exposed in the Office of the assessor
for inspection and correction for the term of
twenty days, beginning on the 18th day of
May 1908. L. "A. LANDRY, JR.,
Assessor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
EOr Sid.

TyHE FINE PIECE OF PROPERTY in upper
Port Barrow, about one mile above Donald
sonyille, known as the Dicharry tract. Contains
20 acres Of irst-class land suitable for truck or
poultry farming. Has commodious residence
and all necessary outbuiIdings. For TERMS etc.
apply TO or address WHITE REALTY Co.. aa4
Carondelet street. or P. O. Box 7s5 New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
For Rent.

NlHE NEAT and comfortable cottage in Rail-
Il road avenue adjoining the Times Office.
and directly opposite the postofiee. Hand
soTnely finished inside and provided with electric
light fixtures Suitable either for residence or
business stand. Rent very reasonable Apply to
or address AUGUST 8. BRAUD. GaryvilIe La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
For pipe Fitting, Plumbing and
Gasoline Engineering
SEE
j. Maurice Melancon,
p. %. Box 235
DonaIdsonviIie, Louisiana.
Notice to Mortgage Creditors.
OFFICE OF STATE TAX COLLECTOR,
On .ssel, ~ A szrsclr, s1ir.,,

Parish Of Ascension,
Donaldsonville, La, April 49, 1908.
TN CONFORMITY with section SO. Act IS of
1888 notice is hereby given to all parties hold
ing mortgages upon real estate located in the
parish Of Ascension on which taxes for the year
1907 have not been paid, that will begin the
sale Of the same at the courthouse door on
Saturday, Nay %, 1908. at II O'Clock q. M, and
that a number Of pieces of property SO delinquent
are now being advertised in this newspaper, in
conformity with law, preparatory to such sale.
The attention of mortgage creditors is es-
pecially called to these advertisements OF tax
sales and they are warned to take such steps
prior to the sale as may be necessary to protect
their rights, 8. Fl. ST. MARTIN,
Sheriff and ex-oficio Tax Collector, Parish of
Ascension.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Rev. Edward F. Park, vice presi-
dent OF the Holy Trinity College at
Dallas, Texas, IS in town on visit
to his parents and brothers, Mr.. and
Mrs. John F. Park and Messrs. w !.
.. and Jos. j. Park. Father Park
arrived here last Saturday, and will
leave tomorrow morning to resume his
duties at Dallas. He is looking the
picture of health, fact which az
sforded much qualification TO his lie.
gion of friends and acquaintance in
this community,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Anatole Esneault and Fred. Con-
verse, OF The Chief staff, spent Sun
day at Plaquemine very pleasantly as
The guests OF friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

!. E. Gonzales, leading young
citizen OF east Ascension, was trans
acting business here on Wednesday
1aRk
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

IL gives US pleasure to state that
Miss Nancy Prof8tt, of Faubourg la
Pipe, who has been seriously Ill for the
past week, is recuperating steadily and
viii soon be up and about again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Sidonius Goette, president and man.
ager of the Donaldsonville Ice Co.,
left Monday for St. Louis, Mo-, where
he will spend week or two on, bust.
mass
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

@. W. Rice, leading farmer and
substantial citizen OF the seventh
ward, was In town Monday on bust
ness and complimented The Chief with
! pleasant call.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Mrs. j. Levy, of Shreveport, spent
Wednesday here as the guest Of her
brother-in.law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Blum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

orney c. 6 Weber has moved
Office from It's former location
icholls avenues near the toll
"a. 10 one OF the neat little Office
|inps ii Railroad avenue opposite
80 / ldsouville high school.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Miss Carmen Thread, of New Or
isans, is the guest OF Miss Laure Fer
nandex.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

r. n. sIator went to New Orleans
Thursday morning on bushes, sre-
turning yesterday forenoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

German NargassanB, of ST. Amant,
spent last Saturday and Sunday here
as the guest of friends,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Miss Essie Stern has returned from
delightful visit to relatives and
friends il New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

nos. g. Chapman Of Port Barrow,
FOR some time past has been en-
ged in the Office of the Iberyille.
bel at Plaquemine, returned home
81 and IS being cordially vel.
by his host of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Aaron Marks, Of New Orleans, was
d business visitor to Donaldsonville
during the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

An event Of interest in the near fu-
ture will be the marriage of George
Yentzen. q successful young business
man of this place, to Miss Louisette
Hlrriard, the attractive daughter OF j.
NJ. Hirriard, the ceremony to take
place at the Church of the Sacred
Heart on Wednesday, May 20, at
$50 O'Clock p. N.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

ris Webb and Fred. Meifert,
eminent citizens Of the Hope villa
ion of the parish, visited Donald
nyille Monday on business and
AIRED IN BE- shake hands with
friends in this Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Misses Jeanne and Adele Landry
wish to announce To their friends that
on May Is they will open a boarding
and lodging house at Bay ST. Louis,
Miss, for the summer months. The
building is neat cottage, most de-
siraely located in an attractive neigh
borhood, and will be furnished with a
view OF atfording every comfort and
convenience to tie guests.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Miss Rosie Duiiez, an attractive
young woman OF New Orleans, spent
Wednesday and Thursday here as the
guest OF her brother, T.. Dulitz, max
INC many friends during her brief
4te5x
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George Landry have
surned from their honeymoon trip te,
Springs, Ark. and are comfort
domiciled with MIR. Landry IS
llaer at her pretty home in Lessard
et
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

All aboard for New Orleans on sun.
day, May 10. TWo-day excursion from
New Roads. Train passes Donald
sonvllle Sunday morning at 9:45 sharp
and, returning, leaves New Orleans at
Q p. 10, Monday, May II. Fare for
ound trip, 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
WlIllams.-cige.

A prominent social event of the
past week was the marriage of Anne
illus Williams, progressive young
business man of Whitecastle, to Miss
Lydie Gre, the lovely daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Bienvenu Gre of Don
aldsonville, which was soIemnized at
the Church of the Sacred Heart in the
presence of large gathering OF
relatives and friends at 1890 clock
Wednesday, Rev. Eugene Hubert OFF.
ciating. Felix Leblanc, OF White.
castle, vas the groom's best man, AND
Miss Amelie Gre, cousin Of the
bride, served ss maid of honor.
Little Miss Noelie Gre WAS the dainty
flower girl. After the nupIial knot
had been tied the wedding party re
paired to the home Of the brides par
ents in So. Patrick street, where an Ell
el ant dinner Was served and 40 in.
formal reception tendered the HAPPY
couple. At 2:15 O'Clock MIR. and Mrs.
Williams left via the Mississippi val
ley route for New Orleans, from
whence they departed Thursday morn
ing on honeymoon "trip to Abits
Springs. Upon their return they viii
take up their permanent residence a.
Whitecastle. In common with their
legion offriends throughout the state,
The Chief extends congratulations an6
good wishes to the newly mated pair,
and trusts that the span of their mar
ried life will extend through q long
number OF happy and prosperous
wears,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Going 10 New Orleans any time
soon? Why not take advantage of tb.
two-day excursion from New Roads OF
Sunday and Monday, May 10 and Il
The train will pass here at Gas o'clock
Sunday morning, and on the returs
trip will pull out Of New Orleans at !
p. m. Monday. Round trip far
From Port Allen as far down :
smoke Benu, 81 %; from Donalasou'
vile and points below, Ell.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
SATURDAY. MAY 2. 1908

Flrsnen,s parade sundeg efter nezt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02

Linde, the jeweler, Tin Tobias build
ing, Railroad avenue), is selling out
at cost preparatory to removing to
buy fine jewelry and art goods at cost.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-24
The Oyster and the Coekle.

If the average person were asked what was the strongest living thing 1t h probable that he would name the non or some such huge denizen of the forest and would not even think of the unassertive bivalve. But so great Is the power possessed by the oyster that to open 1t force equal to 1895 times the weight of its shell-less body Is re quired. The shell-less rmpet pulls 1884 times its own weight whHn ill the air and about double when measured in the water. The Mediterranean COG kle Venus vurrucosa1 can exert pull ing power equal to 2,o11 times the weight of its own body. If the human being possessed strength IS great i1 proportion as that the average mar would be able to lift tue enormous weight of 976,0oO pounds. pulling iu the same degree as the limpet. And If the man pulled in the same proportion ate degree as the cookie he would sus tain 3 weight of no less than 3,l06,5W pounds