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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
TELL OF PAST GLORY
RUINS OF ROMAN PALACES ME-
MENTOES OF GREATNESS.
PosiIipc, in the "Fairest Land of Eu-
rope" Has a History Which Makes
1t of enhancing Interest to
the Tourist.

The city of Naples gives no idea
of the beauty of southern Italy. 1t sits
like ragged vagrant by the roadside
in the fairest land Of Europe.
If you would see all of this beauty
at glance, visit the steep headline of
Posilipc, which juts into the sea be-
yond the city. Here are combined the
beauties of the modern Campania-
the smooth roads winding upward past
white villas, the blue sky, under which
the earth seems to glow, while the sea
is tipped with silver-and the most
striking relics of the long-gone days
of the Roman empire and the middle
ages, those periods so full of story and
color, which have moved across Italy,
environed in her beautiful landscape
and inspired by the romantic tempera-
ment of her people, like the acts of
some mighty pageant.
At Posilipo stood the villa of Vir-
gil, greatest Of the Latin poets, and
here today is a vault where his re-
mains are said to lie. 1t was at Po-
silipo that Virgil wrote the Georges,
those beautiful Latin pastorals that
picture all the seasons Of the year as
the poet studied them from his coun-
try seat. Here after he had died came
many another poet and sage to put
flowers on his tomb.
This famous sepulcher is low
stone vault with three windows. There
formerly stood within it a tall urn,
which was said to contain the ashes of
the poet, but this has disappeared and
is said to have been removed by King
Robert the Wise to his palace for safe
keeping.
At the very end of the headland
stands one of the most impressive
relics of Roman luxury in all Italy. 1t
is the ruin of Pausilypum,. the villa
built by Vedius Polio and bequeathed
by him to Augustus Caesar. THE End
of Sorrow is the meaning of its name,
which has become that of the entire
headland.
Here are remains of massive white
marble walls and pillars and fOunda-
tions, reaching far out into the water,
and from these and from the numerous
legends AID 5to4Ics lLttC cling about
them, one may reconstruct the beauty
and splendor and license of the life of
decadent Rome. He may picture the
great villa, sitting on the point of the
headland, backed by dark groves, with
it's white feet in the breaking sea. He
may reconstruct in fancy the Odeon
and the theater, where the lord and
his guests were entertained; the fish
pond into which Vedius caused a serv-
ant to be thrown and devoured for
breaking a glass; the wide-fung gal
leries and porticoes, the elaborate
marble baths. And this palace of by
gone age he may people with the
mobiles and philosophers, the poets and
soldiers of Rome, in their flowing
robes of white and purple, attended
by the slaves of all their wars-beau-
tiful women of Greece, black men from
Africa, fair-haired Savages from the
British Isles and the wild interior of
Europe-the people of all the races
conquered by these most powerful and
dominating men that the world has
yet brought forth and who are now re-
membered by crumbling stones upon
a deserted beach.-Chicago Daily
News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Inspection Lamps for Shells.

A British electrical manufacturer
has designed an electric lamp for IA
cilitating the inspection of the inte-
rior walls of shells in munition works.
The equipment may be described as
tubular lamp protected by a wire
guard, long metal rod, wooden
handle in which is pushbutton
switch, and connecting cord and
plug. The equipment is held by the
handle while the lamp, supported on
the long brass tube, is lowered into
the shell to be inspected.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Wars Chances in Paris.

Before the war. no tobacco was 100
fine for the Parisienne. Egyptian,
Turkish or Russian, was eagerly
sought. Cigarettes with real gold tips
were not enough. A rose petal was
considered more dainty mouthpiece.
Now the cheapest tobacco is the fash
ion and in their sympathy with the
men at the front women have taken
to smoking "caporal,' as their heroes
70. The ivory cigarette holder may
have a circle of pearls set in it, but
the cigarette must be the same as
his
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
New Strength for Lame Backs
and Worn-out Conditions

Dear Mr.. Editor:
l suffered from lame back and a
tired, WORKOUT feeling. Was unable to
stand erect and scarcely able to get
around. 1t would usually come on at
first with crick in small of my back.
I took Anuric Tablets and my back
commenced to get better. l did not
have to walk doubled over as | did
before using the "Anuric." 1t is the
best remedy have ever taken for
what it is intended to relieve.
A. G. DRAKE.
NOTE:-When your kidneys get
sluggish and clog, you suffer from
backache, sick-headache, dizzy spells,
or the twinges and pains of lumbago,
rheumatism and govt. "Anuric" is the
most powerful agent in dissolving
uric acid, as hot water melts sugar.
Ask the druggist for "Anuric," put
up by DR.. Pierce, in 50-cent packages.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

''@17'1 - ~ TGIIGVEU OF my bUI-
fering, 1t is agreeable to me for
you to publish this letter. l am glad
to have an opportunity to say to all
who are suffering as I have done that
l obtained relief by using Dode's Kid
ney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills.
Dodd's Kidney Pills soc per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodd's Dyspepsia Tab
let's for Indigestion have been proved.
soc per box-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Tangled Up.

What is your name, sir?"
my name is Knott Martin. your
honor"
We'll, what is it?"
1T is Knott Martin"
Not Martin again! We don't ask
you what your name is not, but what it
is. No contempt of court, sir!"
"If your honor will give me leave,
III spell my name
We'll, spell it,"
"K-n-o-double-t, Knott, Mar, Mar.
tin, tin, Martin"
ooh. very well, Mr.. Martin; we are
through it now, but it is one of the
most knotty cases we have had before
us for some time"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Touch on Pnsteritv

Criticus-By the way, old chap, are
you writing for money or for fame?
Scribbles-Neither. I'm writing for
posterity.
Criticus-Well, all I've got to say is
that it's low-down trick to play on
posterity.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
The Real Need.

do you believe that we should have
n more elastic currency" asked the
man who is always talking national
finance. mot much!" snorted the man
with the shiny clothes. Its elastic
enough now. What they ought 70 do
is make it more adhesive"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Feb. 1S, 1915,

Allies in West on offensive, Ger,
mans retiring from Norroy.
Belgrade bombarded by Austri.
ans.
German submarine blockade OF
Great Britain begun.
Germany made unsatisfactory re-
ply to American note.
Norwegian steamer Nordcap
blown up by mine.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Feb. 10, 1915.

French forces gained In Cham
payne.
Germans occupied Flock and
Bielsk and Russians fell back in
North Poland.
Austrans won in Dukla pass.
British merchant collier DulWich
torpedoed.
British aviators made raid in Bel
GUM, and French aviators attacked
GhisteIles.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

fered for a number of
years with backa che,
also tender spots on
. spine, and had at
times black floating
S p e ks before my
eyes. l also had lum-
bago and heart trou-
BILE. Since using this
medicine | have been
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

fered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells and
the blues. My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me so nervous
l could just tear
everything to pieces
and I would ache all
over and feel so sick
that / would not
want anyone to talk
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Ezze 1n1Z
Nc Choice.

II studied French at school and
learned to speak it fuently, and yet
when l went to Paris l couldn't under
stand a word of what the natives
said" Nothing strange about that.
When you speak you choose your own
words, but when you listen you have
to take 'em as they come"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
ur,nor,an. IN Motbers
That's WHY.

Jones is a man of decided domes-
tic tastes, is he not?"
81 don't know that it's matter of
taste. It's my belief he smokes those
tive-cent cigars not so much because
they're domestic as because they're
cheap"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Feb, II, 1915.

French steamer Vile de Lille
sunk by German submarine.
Two ZeppeIins wrecked off DAN
ish coast.
Allied airmen attacked network
of Belgian canals.
Cholera and typhus raging in Po-
land.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
And Then Some.

1t has been said that all the mean
acts of his life are quickly brought be-
fore drowning man. The same might
also be said of candidate for Office
Exchange
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
They Were in Luck.

Mistress-Did you tell the ladies I
was not at home, as instructed you?
Servant-Oi did, mum.
Mistress-What did they say?
Servant-Wan av thin said uts
afther bein' better t. be born lucky
than rich.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
PREPAREDNESS

To Fortify The System Against Grip
when Grip is prevalent LAXATIVE BRoMO
OUININE should be taken, as this combination
ef Ouinine with other ingredients, destroys
germs acts as a Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system in condition to Withstand
colds Grin and Influenza There is only one
"BROMo QUININE." E. w, GROVES sig
nature on box. ago.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
AS a Special Compliment.

my mas gone downtown to pay
some bills"
Pooh! The man comes to the
house to collect ours"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Uncle Eben.

How many folks" said Uncle Eben,
sis tryin' to improve de world in gen,
eral an forgettin to have de ashes
carried out'n DER own basements!"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
A GRATEFUL OLD LADY.

Mrs. A. G. Clemens, West AleXan-
der, Pa, writes: have used Oodd's
Kidney Pills, also Diamond Dinner
Pills. Before using them l had suf-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

Dr. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for cathartic.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

The girl VINO chooses a husband be-
cause he has the rocks" may have
a marble heart.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Feb. 10, 1915.

Germans abandoned march to
Nieman but advanced on Plonsk
and occupied Tauroggen.
Allied fleet began attack on forts
at DardanelIes entrance.
French steamer Denorah and
Norwegian tanker sunk by German
submarines.
Passenger travel between Eng
land and continent suspended by
Great Britain.
England defended use of neutral
flags.
French aviator bombarded Ost-
end.
Steamer Batscan sailed with re-
lief supplies from 80 states of U. S.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

Flattery is a sort of bad money, to
which our vanity gives currency
Rochefoucauld.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

Praise men and fatter women, and
you will have many tair-weather
friends.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

When a fool and his money are
parted the parting is such sweet sor-
row!
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

The grave is narrow escape from
life.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
This Year.

Guide--This is the Lovers Leap.
Tourist-Where she proposed to
hfm?-New York Sun.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

All right" interrupted Cyrus K.
Snapper. go ahead and interfere
with it!"-Judge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

A man always feels contemplate
when he lets a girl kiss him against
his will.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Yes, Yes.

sSE, T6Ss
I'D go through fire and water FOL
you"
And how about firewater?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Chopplnq Him Off.

81 don't want to interfere with your
business, but" began the village
hOrn
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

Poverty is not a crime, but the pen
atty is hard labor, just the same.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18

1t always makes man peevish
when people compliment him on his
success and then add that they can't
understand it.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
| OWE
MY HEALTH
10 Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound.

washington Park, Ill.-"I am the
motner OF four children and have ere
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
Feb. 20, 1915.

Germans were repulsed at Osso-
Wetz.
Russians hombarded Przemysl.
German warship Holger informed
at Buenos Aires.
British steamer Cambank sunk
by submarine in Irish sea.
Austrian aviator bombarded Get
inje.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-02-18
The EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Feb. fl, 1915.

Feb. ia, 1915.
Germans prepared for offensive
in Alsace.
Russians checked Germans In
Lyck region.
Fierce fighting in Rukowina.
AIbanians invaded Serbia.
French aeroplanes routed Zeppe-
lines near MueIhausen.
Feb. IS, 1915.
Russian lines held in the north.
Austria announced Bukowina en-
tirely evacuated by Russians.
Germans retook Czernowisz.
British submarines appeared in
the Baltic.
Austrian fleet bombarded Anti
vari.
Germany told u. S. it would be
willing to recede from blockade
decree if England would let food
stuffs for civilians enter Germany.
italy and Holland protested
against German war zone decree.
Austrian aviators fired on Monte
negrin royal family at Rieka.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
STRENGTHEN ENTENTE BOND.
Bank of France May Be Agent For
Federal Reserve Bank.

Paris, Dec. %, 4:50 a. n.-The ap-
pointment of the Bank Of England as
agent for the federal reserve bank of
New York is likely to be followed by
the conclusion of similar arrange
ment with the Bank Of France. The
Journal says this development demon
strates that the relations between the
United States and the Entente are
more cordial than might have been
believed at the time the federal re-
serve board last month warned United
States banks against the acceptance of
treasury notes Of the belligerents, the
effect which this new Development it
is believed, will go far toward oblit-
Grating.
The facts as known here are that
Benjamin Strong, Jr., Of the New
York federal bank conferred with the
governors Of the banks of England
and France in February, 1915, as to
the best means Of establishment OF
the closer relations with Europe. The
possibility of using sums payable to
the United States for merchandise
either in the acquisition of French
and British credits was among the
points discussed Negotiations with
the bank of France are still in prog
ress, and are likely to be concluded
successfully at an early date.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
WOOD MUST STAND TRIAL.
Former Public Service Commissioner
Accused of Bribery.

New York, Dec. 26.-Robert Col
gate Wood. formerly public service
commissioner, must stand trial on a
charge of bribery.
Judge Mott, of the court of general
sessions, yesterday denied the request
of District Attorney Swami for a dis
missal of the Indictment against Mr..
Wood upon the ground that the tes-
timony was insufficient to convict
him.
In his opinion Judge Mott asserted
that a public official accused of
crime should receive complete vindi-
cation through a trial or be convicted
and punished If guilty. He declared
that the very fact that Sidney G.
Johnson. whose testimony was the
chief factor in the return Of the in
dictment, might be an unwilling wit
ness, as set forth by District Attorney
Swami, might add strength to his tes-
District Attorney Swami issued a
statement that he would ask Judge
Mott to try the case. He asserted
that the latter's colleague, Judge
Wadhams, had declared that the in
dictment should be dismissed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
TISZA NOT TO RESIGN.
Hungarian Premier Will Remain at
His Post

Berlin, via London, Dec. 2S.-The
administration papers in Budapest
deny report published in the oppo-
sition organs that Count Stephen
Tisza, the Hungarian PREMIER is about
to follow Baron Burian and DR.. Won
KOerber into retirement
A similar report concerning the
possibility Of the retirement of the
Hungarian strong man" was circu-
lated before the death of Emperor
Francis Joseph. A we'll authenticat-
ed story declared that Baron Burian
was to be replaced by Count Czernin
and that Premier Tisza was also
scheduled to go.
The present report of Premier lis
zas impending resignation gives as
the reason that Of differences he is
alleged to have had with Count Czern-
in and the coalition cabinet.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
CAR SAYS HOUR OF
PEACE IS NOT HERE
Believes Germany's Offer Is Con-
fession Of Collapse

Petrograd, Dec. %, (British ,Ad
miralty. per Wireless Press I'm the
course of an order issued to the army,
dated December 25, the emperor, after
showing how the inequalities in the
technical resources for warfare as be-
tween the Allies and the Central
Powers are being gradually removed,
with the result that the enemy
strength is apparently waning while
that Of Russia and her allies is con-
tinually growing, proceeds to say:
Germany is feeling that her COM
plete defeat is near, and near also is
the hour Of retribution for all her
wrongdoings and violations of the
moral law. AS in the time of her
strength she declared war, SO now,
feeling her weakness, she suddenly
offers to enter upon peace negotia
tons, desiring to complete such nego-
tiations before her military talent is
exhausted.
''At the same time, she is creating
false impression about the strength of
her army by utilizing her temporary
SUCCESS over the Rumanians, who lack
experience in the conduct Of modern
Warfare
to choose a. favorable hour for peace
negotiations, just as Germany chose q
favorable hour for declaring war, the
order says:
This time has not yet arrived. The
encmy has not been driven out of the
provinces he ras occupied. Russia's
attainment of the tasks created by
the war-regarding Constantin ople
and the Dardanelles, as we'll as the
creation of a free Poland from all
three Of her now incomplete tribal
districts-has not yet been guaran-
teed.f To conclude peace at this
moment would mean failure to utilize
the fruits of the untold trials of the
heroic Russian troops and fleet. These
trials, and the still more sacred
memory Of those noble sons of Russia
who have fallen on the battlefield, do
not permit of thought of peace until
final victory over our enemies. Who
dares to think that he who brought
about war shall have it in his power to
conclude war at any time he likes?'
In conclusion, the emperor, express
ing confidence that no Russian soldier
would desire peace until the enemy
had been expelled from Russian soil
end had given guarantees to prevent
O possible repetition Of a treacherous
attack, says:
LET us be firm in the certainty of
our victory, and the All-Highest will
bless our standards and will cover
1hAna afrash with glory and give us
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
WITHIN is ELECTED.
st. Elmo Lodge Chooses Chancellor
Commander for 1917.

Following are the newly elected Of
GERS of st. Elmo lodge, x. of p.
Chancellor commander Frank J.
Witkin.
Vice-chancellor, Charles Boyington.
Prelate, Allen Potolomey.
Master-at-arms, Charles Witkin.
Inside guard, Jane Haltings.
Outside guard, Alfred Siderofsky.
Master of finance, Thomas Spencer.
Master of exchequer George Great
orex.
Keeper Of records and seals, Waldo
Gilbert.
Master Of Work, Frank Mace.
Representative to the grand lodge,
Harry Witkin.
Alternate, William w. Scott.
The officers will be installed next
Wednesday night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
WOMAN THROWN FROM SLEIGH.
Officer McCuc Makes Thrilling Stop Of
Runaway.

Mrs. John Avchiacuz of Oakland
avenue was thrown out Of a sleigh,
receiving slight injuries to her head,
in a runaway on Main street early
last night.
Policeman William P. .McCue made
spectacular stop of the frenzied
animal and overturned sleigh near
Central park. Quilted the horse and re-
turned the rig to Mrs. AVchiacuz, who
persisted that she was not badly in
jured and soon continued on her way
home. She was coming into the CEN
ter to do some shopping and lost
control of the horse at the Washing
ton street railroad crossing. The
sleigh was overturned near st. Marks
church.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
City Items

Firemen's ball New Years
Lady minstrel. Booths hall.-al
1t is expected that at the al
meeting of Chamberlain Council
o. U. A. NJ, Saturday evening, Il
Dyson will be elected secretary td
coed w, H. Bentley, who has del
to be a candidate for reelection.
Mrs. Anna Baumgartner has
presented with floral bouquet
$500 gold piece by the Cd
School society in appreciation d
excellent work. Her assistant,
Ruth Schaefer, has been pres
with a gold watch.
Cozy Corner Social club Masql
Fri eve, Dec %, Foresters'
Berlin, Adm. 25c.-advt.
The icy condition of the paw
caused an auto truck of the
Britain Baking company to
into al automobile operated
fred Levitt of II Russell stree
North street yesterday afternoon
rear fender of the Levitt car
considerably damaged.
George NJ. Laid of 27 Hart
who was slightly overcome by
when his pharmacy was quite
fire Tuesday afternoon, has su
no i'll effects from the experience
smoke was SO. thick in the stor
lowing his attempt to call the Fl
partment by telephone that
with difficulty he was able to
his way to the door. Shortly
wards q fireman was overcoul
near the entrance to the
macy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
METHODISTS CONVENE.

Baltimore, Dec. 2S.-With plans
mapped out for it's procedure, the
joint commission on the unification of
the Methodist Episcopal church and
the Methodist Episcopal church,
south, convened at the First Metho-
dist Episcopal church here today
Before the conference was called to
order it was understood that the
southern branch had practically de-
cided on a basis of agreement for
presentation to the joint body The
deliberations was preceded by a pub
lie religious service at which Bishop
Gambler of Atlanta preached
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
NECKLACE IN OYSTER.
Eighteen Pearls Found in Single Res
taurant BiVaIvc.

.Pitman, N. J., Dec 28.-Material
for a whole necklace of pearls in q
single oyster was the lucky find of the
Rev. H. Ridgely Robinson, pastor of
the Pitman Methodist Episcopal
church, when he purchased a ten cent
plate of "raWs' here at Harker's res
1aurant.
Mr.. Robinson bit into one Of the
oysters and thought he had taken a
mouthful Of gravel. Instead, however,
he found that he had a mouthful of
pearls. He counted eighteen of them,
large and small. Several of the pearls
are Of fair size and are believed to
be valuable.