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Show Colic Stones Mounted In Gold. Travelers whq have penetrated into the easternmost parts of southern Russia find somo strange beliefs as to the power of fish charms. Many fish found in those countries coun-tries have two small hard round bones on the sides of the head. They are believed to have the power when worn by the owner to prevent colic, and they are termed colic stones. The more wealthy of tha peasants have tho colic stones mounted in gold, and they are worn upon the neck as a valuable addition to a necklace. The bones of the common bullhead are much used among the Russian peasants as a charm against fever. Among European nat ions in the Middle Ages doctors of medicine med-icine had faith that two bones found in the tench have medicinal virtues. The bones were applied to tho skin in cases of fever. The tench is an European fish and the United States fish commission are endeavoring endeav-oring to introduco it to American waters. New York Sun. |