According to M. Garrigou, arsenic occurs not only in. animals and plants, as M Gautier has shown, but in all three kingdoms of Nature. ■ All rocks from primary granite to recent strata contain it. The minerals, Iceland spar, quartz, agate, gypsum, barytum, ores of zinc, copper' lead iron, and mercury contain it. All the mineral waters he examined, especially that of Luchon, and even portable waters, especially from granite, have more or less of arsenic m them. Vegetable ashes and animal bodies also hold a trace of arsenic, and the fact is important in criminal cases, but according to. M. Gautier,; in the animal the arsenic, which is often absorbed in food or drink, is localised in the skin and the neighbouring glands. ° The Princess of Wales possesses a " sacred cross," which is supposed to always bring good luck to its owner. , It was formerly the property of the King of. Denmark, having been discovered years ago in the grave of the beautiful Queen Dagmar. Besides its superstitious interest it is a fine work of art, and was given by the King to the Princess on her marriage.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12213, 7 March 1903, Page 2 (Supplement)
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