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willingly, and being paid so much per pair of 

 shells, no pressing is required to get them to work. 

 By feeding them with flour, mutton, and other 

 food, instead of rice, it is hoped that the dreaded 

 "Beri-beri" disease may be entirely prevented. 

 The Dutch have just appointed a commission of 

 medical men to enquire into the nature of this 

 dreadful disease, and if possible to devise a remedy. 



