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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27

PORT OF NEW YORK, JAN. 26, 1874,
CLEARED.

Steamship Harold Haartager (NoD, Lund, London
Funch, Edge Co.
Steamship Hatteras Ernest, City Point and Richmond
Old Dominion Steamship Co
Steamship Francopia, Bragg Portland-'F Ames
Steamship Nereus, Bearse, BostoD-H + Dipoct.
Bark flippo Padre QtaD Massa, Cork Tor orders
Slocovich Co.
Bark Medusa tBr, McNutt, Bremen-J Whitney &
Co. 49,
Bark Doctor Won rhunen fellow Ger, Kienow, set-
tin-Tetens h Bockmann.
Bark Atlas {sp), Veigo, Cadiz-Miller 4 Houghton
Bark Kestrel (Br) Faulkner Buenos Ayres-J Norton
Bark Evening Star tBr, Chick, st Jago-waydell
Co.
Bark Henry L Gregg, Dyer, ADMINISTRATORS Hunter
d Co.
Brig Emma Zuleke GER, Pitt. Penar;h Roads-C To-
bias Co.
Brig Amos Roberts, Ayres Barbados and market
S G Loud Co.
Brig F Merryman, Lecraw. Caibarien-R A Robert
son 4 Co.
Brig Josie, Pettgrew, Matanzas-simpson, Clapp
Co.
schr Jennie Stout, Stout, savannah-Evans Ball l.
Co.
schr Jacob Ridgway, Townsend Charleston-Evans,
Ball Co.
schr Edwin Collyer simonson, Providence-H W
Jackson 4 Co.
schr Al Williams. Morrei, stamford-stamford Manu.
featuring Co
Steamer vineland, Bowen, Baltimore.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

ALBANY, Jan. 2e 1874
The Senate met at halfpast seven p. N.
REPORTS.
The CHAIR presented the report OF the New York
Infant Asylum; also the report of the Auditor OIL
Canals relative to tolls the canals for the COM
ing year.
Mr.. BOOTH presented the fourth annual re-
port OF the trustees OF the Lenox Library.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY MIR. ToBEY-To amend chapter 32s OF the
Laws OF 1866, relative to insurance, by adding the
following at the end OF section hrst-"Every COM
pany organized under this act Is hereby prohibited
IRON hereafter making any contract with any other
nIe health or casualty insurance company TO rem
sure any FISK or risks undertaken by IL, except
upon the written consent Of the policy holder in-
terestec.
By Mr.. KNG-To repeal the laws relative to
the draining OF marsh lands.
By Mr.. BRADLEy-To amend the laws rela-
tive IS summary proceedings by amending sec
ton 2S OF article OF utle ~ OIL chapter OF part
third of the Revised Statutes by adding, where
any person shall own and continue in possession
OF any real estate which shall have been sold pur-
suant to She foreclosure OF mortgage thereon, or
by virtue OF an execution
By MI. WooD-To authorize magistrate to
admit to bail pending the examination or trial OF
persons charged With offences.
By Mr.. JAcoBs-Reatiye 10 filing low lands in
the city OF Brooklyn.
By Mr. BRADLEY-To amend the third section OF
ttie Is, chapter ), part OF the Revised statute )
by adding the following by serving copy OF
such notice, at least iourl cen days PRIOR to the
time therein specified Ior the sale, upon the mort
gaGor or his personal representatives, and upon
the subsequent grantees and all persons having
lien, by or under judgment, upon the mortgaged
premises subsequent such mortgage, whose
conveyance. mortgage, Judgment decree, or otner
lien shall be upon and matter OF record at the
time OF the first publication OF the notice, or their
personal representatives"
BILL PASSED.
To extend the time Tor the collection OF taxes.
BILL PROGRESSED.
Relative to Surrogates' Courts.
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TRADE IN PHILADELPHIA,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. &c, 1874
The annual report OF the Philadelphia Board Of
Trade was submitted at the meeting this evening.
1t congratul ates the Board upon the passing away
OF the financial pressure which has been so severely
felt, and says
Busness regainnr usual proportions and activity
1t is with pride well pleasure allude to the
stanchness the business community throughout this
period of trial 1t has shown itself of financial
strength, prudence and common sense: We entertain
conduct our trade
Permits for building Improvements issued dur
ing the year number $3.50, showing an increase
over 1872 OF los. The arrivals OF cOastwise and
foreign vessels at our ports during the same period
amounted in all to 1874 of which one-lOurth
were propelled by steam. Our trade has grown,
is growing and will grow Moreover, it Is esti-
mared that at least $4,000 tons OF new shipping
viii leave the ship yards on the Delaware in 1874.
These lew items are iull OF encouragement. They
teach that steady efforts win success.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27

Sailed from Glasgow Jan rs. ship Queen Of the West
Br), Hartz Qrom Liverpool, for Pensacola, having re-
paired.
Sailed from Greenock Jan IS bark Eveline (Br>, Lock
head. for Pensacola.
Sailed from Leth Jan rs bark Sem Aus. vitazich for
United States.
Sailed from Antwerp Jan q bark Susan (Br), Wade
for United States
Sailed from Hevoet Jan g. ships Helena 3D. Tobiasen
for Pensacola Aukathor Nor strom for United States;
barks Else Eschricht Ger, Eschrich do Dryaden
Nor) schach, for dol y Pust GER, voss for do; Elise
Linck GER, WenzeL for do.
Sailed from Bremen Jan %, bark Edmund (Ger Bull
lerdieck. for United States.
sailed from Texel Jan q, ship Sandwich Dutch,
Hansen, for United States
Sailed from Messina bark SURPRISE Hoyt for United
states brgs Speed 3D. Larkin. do; Lily (Br), Law
renee, for do
Sailed from -, barks Frederick Hartung Ger,
huhimann for United States; Lete Aus, Cosulich, for
do; Aladdin NoD, Housken (from London) for do
Mary Lowerison (Br). Henderson from dor for New
York; somerville (Br) Smith from Havre), Tybee
hnde Norl Thomson drom London). for Pensacola
skien (Norl Melanchton drom do for do Keper QtaD.
for United States; Sarah, Nichols for do CAST reported
ut Valencia Dec 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27

United States.
LONDON. Jan 26, 1871
A BRITISH VESSEL AT FAYAL IN DISTRESS.
Ship Iron Crown (Br), Hole, from San Francisco Aug
for Queenstown, has put into Fayal with loss OF sails
having encountered heavy gales.
DERELICr VESSEL.
The "Kather' possibly bark Kathleen (Br), Hayes,
from Charleston Dec "a for Bremen, was towed into
Deaf to-day waerogged having picked up at sea.
derect with loss of foremost she had been in collision
with the ship Nationwide Br, from Liverpool for Cal
cutta
ARRIVED.
Arrived at Liverpool Jan a. bark Loe Stewart fBr},
Anderson from New York; 18th, ships Ellen southard
Woodwork, from New Orleans; John Parker OBI
Finn from Mobile: Nelson Br). Walls from Pensacola
Robert Kerr (Br), Allen from New Orleans; Ketuckian
Foster, from do; British Consul tBr, Raymond, from
San Francisco; L l. Sturges. Lnnekin, from New Or
leans; Knghton (Br), Riddel from do; Harvest Queen
Jansen from New York; Riverside, Rich, from New Or
leans barks Robert Boak (Br), Hacrow. from Calves
ton Sunshine Clark, from New YORK brigs Rudoph'ne
Burchard Ger, Dade from Philadelphia; Kron Prinz
Won Preussen GER, Musach from Galveston.
Arrived at London Jan "a, ship Ontario Patterson
from New York brgs Belle Walters (Br). Edgett, from
do; Glide OBJ, Hall, from New Orleans.
Arrived Bristol Jan rs brig Brothers OBJ, Trotter
from New York.
Arrived at Plymouth Jan rs, steamship Hammonia
Ger, voss from New York for Hamburg,
Arrived at Greenock Jan IS ship Abraham Lincoln
swe) Alter, from Pensacola; 2sth. steamship Olympia
(Br), Young from New York for Glasgow.
Arrived at Queenstown Jan rs. barks Veranda Norl
Christophersen, from New York; Kong Eysten (Nor),
Erickson. from Baltimore; Famlgia QaD. Vale, from
New York; sypbiden (Nor), Haagensen, from do Leo
nida 1taD, Risso, from do; brig Posthalter j Z
wahI Ger) Lassow from do.
Also arrived do 18th, steamship Cadada (Br), Web.
ster, from New York for Liverpool.
Arrived at Londonderry Jan 25 bark Antares Ger,
Albrecht, from New York.
Arrived at Havre Jan "A, ships Western Empire Gro
zier from New orleans; Emma Fr, OLIVER from do
Crescent City, Deiano, from do barks Comtesse Ducha
tel (Fr), Dupont from do J L wickwre (Br Williams
from New York brig Jeanne Nor, Hauf from New Or
leans
Arrived at Bordeaux Jan "a, bark Alphonse Marie Or
Privat, from New Orleans
Arrived at Marseilles Jan a. brigs Dirigo. Conn., and
Don Jacinto, erosion, from New York.
Arrived at Fayal ship Iron Crown (Br), Hale, from
san Francisco for Queenstown (see above).
SAILED
Sailed from Liverpool Jan rs, ships Alcatraz (Br
Kemp. for san Francisco; Magnolia (3r, Wilson, 70,
United States Princeton Robertson for do Undauned
Dunbar for do; ventus Theobald for New York. barks
Eber (Aus Gurrich, for United States; Coonist (Br
Nordby. for New York.
Sailed from London Jan 10 barks INN (Nor, Andersen
for United States; Nethana Nor, Mikkelsen for do
Belgian (Br) Moshcr for do brig Sirene (Gerl Busch
for do.
Sailed from Bristol Jan o. barks Nile (Brl Rawe, fol
United States Hermann Nor wetiesen, for Pensacola
Sailed from Hull Jan 70, bark Francisco Sanguinetts
H,ap. AlnAsA EAs NJ ya~k
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27

State Treasury was called up ana rererred TO the
Ways and Means Committee.
Dispositions OF BILLS.
The following entitled bills were disposed OF as
voted by the Committee OF the Whole -
Amending the charter OF Rochester relative to
the redemption OF lands sold for taxes. Ordered
TO q third reading.
The bill TO prevent the Incarceration OF sane per-
sons Ia insane asylums elected considerable de-
pate. Finally Mr.. BATCHELLER moved to recomInlt
the nill TO the Judiciary Committee. Carried.
Adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27
ACCIDENT TO THE MAYORS SON,

While workmen were engaged in hosting a safe
into window at the Masonic Temple, at eleven
O'Clock last evening" Mr.. C. W. Havemeyer son OF
the Mayor accidentally ran against the rope which
crossed the sidewalk and was thrown violently ~
the pavement. He was removed to his residence
in an unconscious condition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27

Boston, Jan. 20, 1874.
The Boston Caledonia Club celebrated the birth
of the poet Burns this evening at their club rooms
by banquet.
The Boston Light Infantry Association met this
evening at their armory and passed resolutions
eulogistic Of the late General Il. f. Edmonds.
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ARRIVALS.
REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITEsTONE TELEGRAPH LINES.

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITEsToNE TELEGRAPH LINES.
Steamship City Of Chester (Br), Kennedy. Liverpool
a e ba a ~ s S ION mSe and
steamer bound Z 24th lat Il 20 lon 50 49, brigrgged
mdse and passengers TO Lorillard.
steamship indicator, Freeman. Philadelpha-Loril-
ship Taunton COT London, Chalmers, Annoy septic and
81 Helena Nov 20 with tea to the British North Ameri:
aner Oct Is Care Of Good Hope Nov AND Crossed Se
Equator Dec in lon 30 W; mad days heavy westerly
s sp on ssRs since n sncn lost and
Bark Artiers nus) Tuchtan Limerick 80 days in bal.
Brig Mary Knowlton; Mckee, Gonaives Is days. with
logwood TO r MURRAY, Jr.
with rubber to Burdett h. Pond vesse to B Weinberg
schr q u Perry {ot Machias) sawyer, Maracaibo 20
Simpson, @' clapp Co. Had heavy wea,her; carried
away Jibboom and bobstay.
wood to A Nones Co; vessel to Jas Ward Co. '0'
schr Carrie Bonne GOT Boothbay), Pinkham, Baracoa
II days with fruit 70 Wm Douglas; vessel 20 master
with naval TO Doner Potter vessel to 0verton
schr chas W Alcott, French Virginia, with wood to
Alcott 4 Co.
Passed Through He'll Gate.
BOUND SOUTH.
Steamship Giaucus, waidron, Boston for New York,
with mdse and PASSENGERS
New York II days, with produce to C W Bertanx
schr Henrietta, Matthews, New Haven for New York.
schr Ida Palmer Palmer New Haven tor New York
York.
BOUND EAST.
Steamship Franconia Bragg, New York for Portland
Steamship Nereus, Bearse. New York for Boston.
schr Panhea, Mills Hoboken for New Haven.
dence.
steamer Electra Mott, New YORK tor Providence
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Mariana III Poru, Lisbon; vincenzo ltaD. Queens
town, Alfred tGerl Hamburg Gszelle tEorl Cork or
cabarien; L Merritt cardenas; Ella tBr), :. Rio
Ida ,rl, santa nderI Astrea Br Lyerpool Christine
DAN, Naples MarPosa, kingston 10 Camilla akusl
Clara Jenkins Maanzss: Charlotte, Cardenas
Smith, Ponce, PR B NIckerson Barbados Josanna
Cardenas Otter Aspnwal; RETRIEVER (br), scotAand;
Bchr Jennie Stout Savannah
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Passed Through He'll Gate.
SAILED.

Gen Mcclellan san Francisco; Sir Robt Peel, London ;
barks Moneta. Havre Helene Nor), Queenstown Vito
(Br) Bristol Tactic QtaD, Cork or Falmouth Demarchi
QtaIJ. Queenstown; Farewell Ger, Rotterdam Uriel
iQer, Liverpool; Kegiui del Gin Ap0, Pensrta Aoadai
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27
DESTITUTION IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20. 1874.
mother, with four small children, was dis
covered last night in a hgIse without fire, food or
sufficient clothing. The/pollce alarmed the neigh
Dors, who provided necessaries lor their imme.
date relief otherwise they must have Derished
before morning.
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Professor Holton, the Botanist.

Professor j. F. Hoiton died suddenly at his resi-
dence in Everett. Mass, the 25th inst. OF heart
disease. He a graduate OF Milloury College,
and one Of the first botanists OF the country hav-
ing rendered much service In an extended scien-
tific tour of South America. At the time of his
death Professor Hol ton connected edtorlally
with the Boston Daily Netcs. and was also acting
clerk OF the Massachusetts Senate Committee on
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NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND SHIP CAPTAINS.

Merchants, shipping agents and ship captains are in
formed that by teIegraphing to the HERALD London
Bureau No 46 Fleet street the arrivals and depart
from European ports, and other abroad Of
American vessels the same will be capied to this coun
try free of charge and published
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27
KILLED BY A TEAM OF HORSES,

John Seton, who lived at the corner Of Morris
ana Washington Streets Jersey City, was knocked
down and run over by team OF horses at pier 81
North River last evening. receiving injuries from
the effect of which he died in a few minutes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27
OBITUARY.


Ben jennings famous to former generation OF
circus goers as the Rice or Pentland OF that day.
died at Chicago on the 3d. after an illness OF
about year. he was born at Boston, January IL
isos, and first appeared In the sawdust arena in
ls4s with the Ballard ana Bailey travelling circus
After remaining with them for several years he
went to New Orleans TO join Spaulding and Rogers
Amphitheatre. He was subse quentiy with North
Stickney and Jones; then with Lew ]. North, with
Chicago, though he subsequently appeared at per-
formances Tor the benefit OF James Robinson and
John Davenport, at that city. In 1852 he lost his
wife, handsome and amiable woman, whose
death he never ceased TO regret, and by whose
side he was laid on sunday last, in Calvary Gene
terry, Chicago. In his day he was one of the best
and hes, known of his profession. and his gentle
and genial nature made MIN personal favorite
with wide circle OF acquaintance He died at
the residence OF his son in-law, Mr.. n. Geary, well
known In metropolitan sporting and journalistic
circles.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27
Eli Dexoe. tho Celebrated E.-Detective.

This gentleman, formerly OF New York city, died
at his residence, summit, N. j., yesterday evening.
He was well known in this country as well as in
Europe, having been employed IN cases requiring
great skill, sagacity and honor. He will be re-
membered more particularly in connection with
the arrest of Charpentier, Grelet and others who
had robbed the French Railway Company in
France. HIS funeral, as announced IN our NOR
tuary column, will take place next Wednesday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27
Sam uel Mills.

Hon. Samuel Mills. member OF the Canadian
Senate, died on Saturday night, Gath instant at
his residence, near Hamilton, Ontario. He was
born in Hamilton In 1906. sat in the Canadian Leg
isatve Council as q lie member, and was called
to the Senate by a royal proclamation In 1867.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-27
MISCELLAN EOUS.
DANGEROUS INITIATE

A.
DANGEROUS IMITATION
ALLCocK's POROUS PLASTER.
There arc several dangerous limitations of these ces
bratcd POROUS PLAsTERs being sold as and for this
true and beneficial Plaster. In outward appearance
they are likely to deceive unwary unless those who
purchase notice that each the Porous Plasers
a GOVERNMENT STAMP Is THEREON, WITH D..
BRANDRETH IN WHITE LETTERS This guarantees
the genuine ALLcocK's POROUS PLAsTERs, which
justly famed for their valuable medical propertess
and all persons by observing the GOVERNMENT,
STAMP, and never purchasing unless B. BRANDRETH
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selves the true INDIA RUBBER POROUS PLASTER.
which is guaranteed the GENUINE ALLCooK'S
PLASTER by B. BRANDRETH,
President Porous Plaster Company.
Principal Agency, Brandreth House, New York.
BsoLUTE DIVORCES OBTAINED FROM Dr.
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advice Tee 'e'yu ho sc ss Xaorney Broadw
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"A. ner OF Fulton avenue and Boerum street
"A. VI.
On Sunday from TO 8 r NJ
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the greatest antacid yet presented TO the medca puD
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DrsEAsEs HITHERTO INCus RghEsn YIELD AZ
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DfsEAsEs OF THE EYE, DEAFNESS, PARALYSIS,
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RALPH Electrician, lA West Thirty fourth street. New
York.
lust WHAT YOU NEED.
wiNCHKsTERs HYPOPHosPnrTE OF LIME AND
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NfsEAsEs OF THE EYE, DEAFNESS, PARALYSIS,
RALPH, Electrician M West Thirty fourth street. New,
X,rk
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OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD

British Ship Iron Crown Puts Into
Fayal with Loss of Sails-A Derelict
British Vessel Tovved Into Dea1-Move-
ments OF Shipping from and for the
United States.
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DEAR SRI greatly obliged to the Burns Associa-
ton, Brooklyn, Tor the honor done in the invita-
ton attend their annual banquet which found
delightful last year. however obliged by another
enlightenment 10 decline and only send my thanks in
return am sir, very truly yours
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Why suffer from Dyspepsia. Indigestion. and
loss Of appetite, when you can. by using Or.
Ifnley's celebrated i l. Bitcrs, effect perfect
cure; they are a pleasant and inyisoratins
tonic, and endorsed and recommended by our
most eminent Physicians las per certificate ON
each bottle) for all complaints of the Liver and
Digestive Organs. As family medicine they
have no equal.
see advertisement in another column.
mch1a-3m
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-25
Melancholy Accident.

The whole community was shocked by
the announcement of the accidental
death of Phillip i. cambridge, Esq. son
of \. S. cambridge, of this county. This
sad catastrophe occurred on Monday, the
10Th inst, between Martinsburg and the
Bower" the residence of his father.
In climbing fence rail seems to
have Sided or given way, and IN at
tempting to catch himself with his right
hand, in which he was carrying shot
gun, the cock Of the gun struck rail,
knocking II splinter off and exploding
the gun with fatal effect to Mr.. Dan
bridge.
The load passed into the right side,
penetrating the liver and causing in
Simultaneous death. Nc one was with
him at the time. but his body was dis
covered while vet warm, and jury of
inquest summoned, who found the facts
substantially as above recited. The
whole details Of the accident were dis
tlnctly traceable from the position Of the
body, that of the gun, and the appear
ancc of the rails.
Mr.. cambridge was in his 26th year,
and had Just entered upon the practice OF
law, in which position he graduated last
winter las we understand at the Wash
ington-Lee University. Hewas II young
gentleman of bright promise, fine talent,
and very much beloved by his family,
and universally respected by the com
munity. 1t is II consolation to his friends
to know that he was al exemplary Chris
tian, and to believe, with the utmost con-
tidcncc, that he has entered upon an in
heritancc OF rest and holy love'--!T'ritct
,IPH,I'SpJt,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-25
The Hour. al which Death Occurs.

In paper contributed by DR.. Lawson
to the West Riding Asylum Medical Re-
ports for 1874. several interesting ohScr-
vationS are recorded regarding the mum
Der of deaths which occur during the diff
rcrcnt hours of the day. Following up
the researches of Schneider and Others,
who had shown that the greatest NUM-
Der of deaths take place during the ante
meridian hours. DR.. Lawson has been
able To dctcrmiac more closely the time
OF day when the greatest and least mum
Der of deaths occur. experimenting the
statistics o. other institutions by those of
the West Riding Asylum, he finds that
dcrths from chronic diseases are more
numerous between the hou's of eight and
ten in the morning than any other time
of the day, while they arc fcwcst between
the hours of eight and ten in the eve
ming. In the case of acute disease, such
~ continued fcvcrS, pneumonia, etc, II
different result has been obtained. Fol
lowing up what had been pointed out by
other authorities DR.. Lawson shows that
the largest number Of lcath' from this
class of diseases takes, place either in the
early morning, when the powers of life
are ut their lowest, or in the afternoon
when acute disease is the most active.
The occurrence of these definite daily
variations in the hourly death rate is
shown. in the case of chronic diseases, to
he dependent on recurring variations in
the energies of organic life; and III the
case of acute disease is ascribcd either to
the existence of wcll-markCd daily cX-
trcme OF bodily depression, or daily
maximum intensity of acute disease.