♦ * *A Superannuated Tortola*,John R. Hudson, of Jefferson township, in 1881 cut the initials of his name on a hard-shell land turtle. One day last week Valley Ritter found his turtleship asstrong and healthy as ever. The initials were still plain to be seen, although 16 years had elapsed since they were cut onthe shell.—Petersburg Demoorat.* * *