The Survival of the American Bison in Canada

Abstract

eighteenth all bear the name of the Ulad EIiIal. In the opinion of the natives, this is an indication of the strength of that tribe or clan. The Qaid of Rasiran who was present when I obtained lny notes, was inclined to the belief that the method of irrigation and distribution of water in use at Tqut dates back to Roman times. It is known that Romans occupied the area, and the local Shawiya point out, as a proof of Roman industry, that the loose stones which cover the rest of the valley seem to have been removed from the land which they themselves cultivate to-day. At the same time, we must remember that practically everything of obscure origin in south-eastern Algeria, which is not regarded merely as the handiwork of the people of early times is attributed by the natives to the Romans from whom, indeed, certain Shawiya tribes claim to be descended. In many parts of the Aures, the seed of certain varieties of wheat and barley sown to-day is said to have an uninterrupted pedigree dating back to the time of the Roman occupation. At the request of an American gentleman I collected specimens of these varieties of seed and sent them to the United States Department of Agriculture for examination. During our latest journey my wife and I have invariably been received by the French authorities in that spirit of helpful cordiality to which they have made us accustomed in the past. Once again I should like to offer them our heartiest thanks.