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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19
A NOTABLE WILL.

Miss Sophia J. Snow, formerly of Bruins
wick, but latterly of Boston, where she died,
left a will which has just been admitted to
probate The following is a list of the bene-
factions which she has made:
Sailors Snug Harbor in Quincy, as trust
fund, the income to be annually applied to
the use ard purposes of the institution, $780,
900; Warren street chapel, $1,000; Massa-
chusetts general hospital, for the support of
four beds, $1,000; Old Womans' Home, $40,
900; Chldrens' Home, and Home for Aged
Women in Roxbury, $4,000; Old Colored
Women's Home, $4,000; Roxbury Charita-
Bile Society, in trust, to be invested in bonds
in Massachusetts and Maine, for the benefit
of destitute widows and orphans, natives of
and residing in Roxbury, $4,000; Unitarian
Association of Boston, for the support Of
preaching to destitute societies, $4,000; stand
ing committee of the Unitarian society in
Brunswick, Me, in trust, the income to be
applied towards defrayng the expenses of the
society, $1,000; Children's Mission to Desti-
tu,e Children, $1,000; Roxbury Atheneum,
for the enlargement of library, $1,000; total
OF bequests, SSJ,OO0 In addition TO the
above, she gives all her paintings, after GER
tain contingencies, to the Boston Athenaum.
The will is short and most concisely ex-
pressed 1t is worthy of note that in its close
she emulates Shakespeare in his famous
| epitapb, for she says, with strong emphasis
on certain words: ~ forbid all person or
persons to break this my last Will and Tesla
ment and whoever attempts to break it, or
treats it, may he, she or they find no peace
for mind or body in this world or in the world
70 come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19

rrominns are received add Losses ate pad ID
cash only. Policies are issued payable st the dealt
of the Insured, also payable at the end Ola certain
nnr; hrr of Aears. Policies are asO is.nol on u,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19

The following changes have been made at
Kittery, Me-, Navy Yard. upon recommends
ton of Representative j. II. Burleigh: Cap
tain McComb has been ordered to take COM
mand as Chief Engineer in place Of William
son. Captain Young has been ordered to be
Executive Officer, in place of Captain Eng
lish. William Blnson to he Foreman, in
place Of Hancock. Captain Oscar c. Bad
ger has been ordered to command the re-
ceiving ship Ohio at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19

The rcceipy from Customs thus far Tor the
present month are not below like period of
the March of ls st year. 1t is the opinion of
Treasury offici ais that the Customs have re-
covered from tn effects Of the fall panic; but
owing to the non action of Congress, and the
consequent unea, iness among merchants, the
receipts are below what they would be other
wise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19

The legal decision just rendered in the bill
of equity brought by the Portland, Saco and
Portsmouth Railroad against the Grand Trunk
and Atlantic and St. Lawrence companies to
determine their respective rights on CONNER
cial street, Portland, gives the Portsmouth,
Saco and Portland road and the Eastern
road, as is now the case, co-equal rights over
the Commercial street track at the Grand
Trunk, and also the right to haul the cars Of
the Maine Central and all the other roads
over the track the same as their own, with
out extra payment to the Grand Trunk road.
1t is very important decision, affecting the
various railroads, especially to those having
termini there whose cars the Eastern Rail-
road may handle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19

Within the last three months about 600
mechanics and la oorers have been discharged
from the Washin gton Navy Yard. Some of
those retained are working one third, one
fourth. and two-thirds time. -Four hundred
workmen and laborers were discharged from
the Norfolk Navy Yard on Saturday. Money
will not be avails bic for a fall resumption Of
work until the first Of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19
S9,OOO,OOO.

Th" Lives Insured Ly the Society are oaicluliy
selected in different parts of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad Gcld Of opera,
tions, an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policyholdegs. The assurances are made only
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premium. are
retmneh annually to the Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19
.Eer SAFE CT to net.
To Let.

| ARGE pleasant rooms furnished or uuturnish.
IL ed with board, Apply to
narl2- .l0l. y. g. w ARE @,rino 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19
TNsTlYE PLAN.

OF upon the principle Of accommodating profits for
definite periods which first introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts in Life Insurance and by lead
ing business men. forty-four per cent. has been
earned and accumulated or the premiums paid on
its Tontne Life Policies, and forty per cent. on its
Tontine Endowment Policies, issred within the last
five years.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the interests OF the
Policy-holders, and in presenting the Society to no.
tee, they feel that it has strong claims upon public
confidence, because of the strict and conservative
principles by which its various departments
governed. In the assets and in TIE administration
of the Society perfect security is given for the fu
ture, which is of great Importance to those depend
ing upon their insurance policies Tor the ultimate
support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such large an.
nual transactions as the Equitable; none is more
prompt and just in its dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-19
Special Notifies.
Cat This Quilt May Save Your Lii,

There is no person living but what suffers more
or less with Lung Diseases, Coughs, Colds or Con-
sumption, yet some would die rather IMAM pay %
DR.. A. Boschee's German Syrup has lately been in
troduced in this country from Germany, and its
wonderous cures astonishes every that tries it,
If you doubt what say in print, cut this out and
take it your Druggist and get sample bottle for
10 cents, or regular size for - cents.
W. W. Whipple, Wholesale Agent, Portland, Me-
For sale in Augusta at Fuller's Drug store: in Hall
DWELL at w II. Billiards..
spn febl9. .IyTuT&S
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23

in either of them to build up with:
Then, where are you going to get
it? All, that is not the troub e, my
friends. Shall / be a little palmer,
and tell you that all the trouble
come from your own neglect of duty.
1t is your fault. Well, I imagine
you say that is pretty plain talk.
But is it not true? You don't fly
of at a tangent and get angry with
me for telling you the truth.
But do you say: What are we do?
We cannot stand it to have things
60 on as they are. Well, / will tell
you what l think you ought to do.
/ know you have been thinking as
YOU never thought before. So far,
good. Continue to think and in
vestigate, meet together and con-
suit together, laying aside former
prejudices and jealOusies, embrace
all the means within your reach to
obtain correct information of what
is needed to correct existing evils.
Don't confine your consultations or
readings to those who have been in
the habit of agreeing with you, and
thinking as you have thought. But
don't allow anybody else to do your
Don't wait for politicians
and little ringleaders to call you to-
to ratify their ready-made
Call your primary meetings
yourselves, and sec that politicians,
office-seekers, and ring-leaders take
back seats this time.
Of course, they have as much
right there as you have, and as
much voice, but no more. Don't
let them run the machine. For all
positions select your truest and most
capable men, who had not been
seeking the position. 1t will be
safe rule to reject all such. Abstain
from and discountenance the use OF
money to elect any man to any pO-
If you can possibly help it
by legitimate means, never allow
any man to obtain any Office, high
Or low, by the use Of his money to
influence his election. Set him
Town as an unsafe man to trust.
There is no more cOrrupting prac-
ice than this; none that has led
% moro enormous corruption.
Now, my good brother |
4 you will take a little pains, you
IAN easily make the distinction be-
:ween your duties as patrons and as
citizens by studying carefully the
platform Of principles as laid down
~ our National grange, and given
above in full. Fraternally,
T. r. ALLEN.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
Forest and Orchard Planning.

The State horticultural Society
requests the tree planters Of Ne
braska to forward at once full re-
ports of the number of fruit and for
est trees planted this spring. The
encouragement this will give home
and the reputation which We wish
to maintain abroad as the foremost
State in forest planting demands
that every section should he
heard from. Each planter aside
from reporting his own work will
benefit the cause by finding how
much has been done in his precinct
or county. FOrest-grOwing is a
great natural work in which the
prairie States should take the lead
and / nm satisfied that extensive
planting has been done this season,
the Horticultural Society urgently
ask for full reports.
The press of the State are request
ed to call attention to the above.
Address, J. T. ALLAN,
Pres, Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
Money and commsrcs.
Daily Review.
OFFICE OMAHA DAILY Bee,
May %, 1874.

May %, 1874.
he money market of this city
n 8 along so smoothly, that very
little can be said Of it one day that
is not equally true the next. There
is a surplus of currency at the banks,
and a disposition among bankers to
accommodate all good borrowers to
any legitimate extent.
Business is better to-day in all
lines than yesterday; the wholesale
houses receiving a very satisfactory
amount of country orders,
as we'll as making large
sales to local dealers and
country merchants who prefer
looking the market over for them
selves to sending mail orders, or
buying from travelling statesmen.
Spring butter continues to come
forward in large quantities The
price receded to-day to 2C925c, ae-
cording to quality.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
GROCERIES,.

STEELE & JOHNSON 538-540 nth ST.
CLARK & FRENCH COR. FARNHAM AND
llTH Il.
PuNDT, MEYER & RAAPKE, 212 FARM
HvM ST.,-wHOLEsALE DEALERS
MORGAN & GALLAGHER, 2O5 Farm
ham st.
WHITNEY, BAUsERMAN & Co., 247
Douglas st.
]. J. BROWN & BRO, Cor. 14th and
Douglas Streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
TABLES TO MARRIAGE,

HApPY RELIEF EOR YOUNG MEN
from the effects of errors and abuses in
cary life Manhood restored. indictments
TO marriage removed New method of treat
envelopes. Address, Howard Association, No
2, South Ninth street. PhiladslphiS, PAN
instit utisn having q kigh rspusstiop for homer
conduct an professional ukju-' sus.s7n
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
COMMISSION.

]. c. ROSENFELD gives us the
following quotations this day:
Butter, active, choice roll 2O@25
common 1920; Eggs, brisk, IL ;
Apples, 8 OO@s so per barrel; Live
Chickens in demand from 8 COO
25 per dozen; Turkeys, 6 90; Or
anges and Lemons are advancing,
Oranges 8 so per box, Lemons 9 90
per box,
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
no THE "a 400
NERVOUS & DEBILHATED
OF BOTH SEXES.
10 CHARGE PoR ADVICE AID CON.
sULTArIou.

DR. J. B. DYOTT, graduate Of
Jefferson Medical College, Philadel-
phia, author of several valuable
works, can be consulted OF all dis,
eases of the Sexual and Urinary or
sans' (Which he has made a n es-
peeial study,D either in male or fe-
male, no matter from what cause
originating, or how long standing.
A practice of 80 years enables him
TO treat diseases with success. Cures
guaranteed. Charges reasonable.
Those at a distance can forward let
tiers describing symptoms and en-
closing stamp to prepay postage.
SSend for the Guide to Health.
Price Zoe.
j. B. DYO717, ". d.
Physicion and Surgeon, 104 Duane
street, n. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23

~ bes Aolnes, davenport and Rock Island.
All Passenger Trains are equipped with the
PATENT AIR BRAnEs and
Miiier's Patent Safety Platform and Coupler.
2 Fast Express Trains Leave Daily,
Connecting as follows:
AT DES MONIES with the Des Moines Valley
taiiroad, Tor Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Keokuk
AT GklNNEIL with the Central Railroad Of
lows, for all points north TO ST. Paul.,
AT EST LIBERTY with the Burlington.
Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railroad, for
Paul, At WILTON JUNCTION with the
South-W estern branch, for Muscxtiue,
Washington and all points south.
AT DAVENPORT with the Davenport 4 st.
Paul Railroad for points north.
AT ROCK ISLAND with the Western Union
Railroad Tor Freeport, Beloit, Racine, Mil
vaafee and al points in northern illinois
and Wisconsin.
AT ROCK ISLAND with the Rockford, Rock
Is'snd and ST. Louis Railroad for ST. Louis
AT ROCK ISLAND with the Peoria & Rock
Island Railroad for Peoria and points east.
Al BUREAU JUNG, with bra och, ior Hen
~, Lacere, Chillicothe and Peoria,
AT La SALE with the Illinois Central Rail-
road for points mort. h and south.
AT CHICAGO with Al lines East, North and
South.
THROUGH TICKETS to all Eastern cities,
via this line, can be procured, and any infor-
nation obtained, concerning points, at the
ticket Office Of the COMPANY, l2s Farnhsm ST.,
Omaha, and also at the principal ticket Offices
along the lire OF the u. P. r. 4.
Baggage Checked Through Ia ali
Principal EasterM Points.
A NJ. SMITH, ii. RIDDLE,
GenI Pass'r Ag't, Genl Sup't
Chicago. Chicsso.
J. II. LACEY, S. s STEVENS,
Ticket Agent, Gen1 Western Ag't
ISL Omaha Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
OMAHA
Carefully Corrected iDaiiy
DRY GOODS.
PRINTS.

]. J. BROWN & BRO, Cor. 14th and
Douglas Streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23

SOAPS
Powell & Co., Soap manufacturers.
Sapo Publico, 6 1906 81; Savon
Republic, do, Chemical Olive, 6 to
6 l-2; Palm, 595 Ia; German Mot
led, 6 1-4a6 l>2.
ART GOODS AND UPHoLsTERER'S
STOCK.
Benjamin b. Jones, Decorative Up
holsterer and dealer in fine art goods,
go Farnham Street, furnishes the
following quotations:
FRAME MoULDINGs.
Oil walnut mouldings, one inch,
per foot, Sc; 2 inch 1Oc; 8 inch 15c;
polished walnut, l inch 7c; 2 inch
15c; 8 inch 2lc. Berlin gilt, l inch
6<915c; 2 inch 10000; 8 inch 1870
45c; imitation rosewood and gilt, l
iuch 5@1Oc; 2 inch 10000; 8 inch
15@SOc.
WINDOW SHADES.
Plain bands. 6 feet. all colors, per
pair, l so; ornamental bands, 2 COG
4 90; each additional foot, 75c per
pair. w
Union md all wool terry, per yard
1 5O@S 70; Imperial, plain and stri-
ped, 2 5OaS 90. -
Union per yard, l so; all wool,
2 OOa3 90.
MATTRESSES.
Husk, 4-4x6-2, 4 OOa5 90; straw,
8 00a4 90: Excelsior. 3 50a4 50.
LUMBER.
Subject to change of market without notice.
WIN. M. FOSTER,
u ?. r. r. track bet. Farnham and Doug
las.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23

slSesGeaSaMS
, r zi;liE=1sH!w&atWe
9 8 g ssAeNetS

Q ooASNoS~
Or Sugsr.Coased, Concentrated,
Roos and Herbal Juice, Anti
Bilious Crann,cs. THE "LfTTLE
GIANT" CArHaETlC. or Multum
In Parvo Physie.
The novelty of modern Me6icai, Chemical and
fnarmaceGucsl Science. No use OF any longer
taxing the large. rrpUlsiye and uauseOus pills,
composed OF cheap, crude. and bulky ingredients,
wnsn we can oy q careful application Of chemica.
science. extr9cf all The cath2rtic and other neii,
C-nal properties from the most valuable roots anc
herbs, and concentrate them into q minute Gran
nie, scarcely larscr than n mustard
seed, that can be readily swallowed By those Of
the most sensitive stomachs and faStidious tastes
Eichhttle Purgatiyo Pellet represents, in q
most concentrated form. "a much eathariic power
as I embodied in any of the larcc pills found for
SAFE IN the drug shops. From their wonderful ca
taartlc power, in prO0ortiCh TO their size, pScpie
VINO nave nor tried them are apt TO suppose tkas
taey are narSa or drastic IN eject. but such Is not
AZ ai me case, ,he different active medicinal prin-
cipies OF which they arc composed being so har-
nonlzed and modified. one by tho others, as to
prodnee a most searching and thor-
yei gently and kindly operating
eathartiG
$500 Reward "a hereby offered BY the pro-
prietor of ihese Pellets, TO any chemist who,
upon analysis, Will fad in them any CalomeIo or
otner forms OF mercury OF any other miners.
poison
Being entirely vegetable. no particular
~AO ssSIUNO4 NAiAC tSin. lACll- lucy Cfc-
rate without disturbance to the constitution, diet,
or occupation. For Headache,
Gons,iPaai0n; impure Flood, ain
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Quotations
OF the stomach. Rad taste I'm .
NnOuth, Bilious attacks. Pain I'm
region OF Kidneys, Internal Fever,
DlOated feeling about Stom lch,
Rush OF Blood TO Head, High Col
ored Urine, In~sOciahilify and
Gloomy F~orcSodings, take DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Purgativc Pellets.
In explanation of the remedial power of my Fur
gative Pellets over so great a va iety OF diseases.
/ wish TO say that their action upon tho
animal economy IL universal, notm
gland or tissue escaping their sana.
live I'M Age does not impair them.
their sugar. Coating ard being enclosed in glass
bHttles preserve their virtues unimpaired foi any
lesgth OF tlme. in any climate. 50 thai they arc a.
WAYS fresh and reliable, which Is not the case
with the pills found in the drug stores, put up in
cheap wood or paste-bCard boxes. Recolieot that
for ali diseases where q Laxative, Aitera-
tive or Purgntiye il indicated. these litlS
Pellets with give the most perfect satisfaction To
all who Use them.
They are sold by nIi enterprising
Druggists at % cents a bottle.
Do not allow any druggist 10 induce Won 10
take anything els that he may say Is iusL a.
good "a my Pelle'0 because he makes a h-oct
profit on that which he recommends. " your
druggist cannot supply them, enclose Is cents
and receive them ~ return mail from
U. D. PIERCE, N. ID, Prcp'r,-
BUFFALO, n. y.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
FILES.

FILES.
Harrrave, Smith Co,--~-discount 80 pre-
File Co.--.-- do 50 do
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
CIGARS.
A. E. SIMPSON, Manufacturer, $50
18th Street

CALHOUN MILLS FLOUR.
Wholesale depot 54S 14th Street.
Half barrel sacks.-~---- . 90
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific r. Il.
THE GRAND CENTRAL RoUrs FROM
OMAHA To- CHICAGO
AND THE EAST,
AND THE EAST.

Via pes Moines, Davenport and Rock Island.
All Passenger Trains are equipped with the
WESTINGHOUSE PATENT AIR BR.sks and
Miller's Patent Safety Platform and Coupler.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23

Or Sugar.Coased, Concentrated,
Root and Herbal Juice, Anti
GIANT" CArHaETlC. or Multum
In Paryo Physic.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
RepublicanzPOlitics

But Independent in principle the
policy Of the BEE, and always has
been, to expose and denounce abus-
es and corruption in the body poll
tic without fear or favor.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
LUMBER.

Subject to change Of market without notice.
WIN. M. FOSTER,
On U. I. r. R. track bet. Farnham and Doug
las.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23
NOTIONS.

KURTZ MOHR & CO., Z31 Farnham
ST.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-23

NUHK EfTyO Are for sale At the
IN C0mpany's Once,
n. e. c0fner Fourth 4 CheStnut SITS,
81. L0uis, and At the Prtncipal Rail.
way O4ces In the West.
CHAS. BABCOCK, C. T. RUSSELL,
S'theEn Pass. Ag't, West'n Pass. Ag't.
DALLAS. TEXAS. kansas CITY,
JOHN z. SIMPSON, CHAS. E. FOLLETT,
Genl Supt., Gen'l Pass Ag't.
a29d INDIAyAPOLIs- 81. LOUIS.
Established in 1851.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-17
East WaIIingYOrd.

1t is pleasing to hear that Justice is being
meted out in this village. For a long time
1t has been with difficulty that any public
meeting has been held without being dis
turbed by lawless men and boys, who at
tend for the purpose of disturbing the meet
ing, perhaps thinking it makes them smart
in the eyes Of the lookers-on to stamp, talk
and make offensive noises, swear and create
general disturbance. Wednesday, at the
public school, the matter went so far as to
break up the school, and forbearance ceased
to be virtue; and on Thursday four of
the most aggressive of the boys, or young
men, who were old enough to have known
better, were brought up by the grand Juror.
Israel Thompson, before VIM. II. Thomp-
son, justice of the peace, for disturbing the
school when the young men (for the
youngest was over sixteen wears of age)
plead guilty, 10y the advice Of their counsel,
and were fined $40 and costs, amounting IN
all to $33 ~, with kind admonition
from the court as to their conduct in the
future. We hope this may be lesson to
these young men and to many others in this
community who are inclined to disturb pub
the move we hope it will not stop, but cx-
tend its influence further and let boys and
men know that laws are made for useful
purposes, not alone to ornament statute
books, but to protect the citizen in his
right in public meeting. OBSERVER.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-17
.Li'nd;Ii DarisIiLg..

1t was well known that sub committee
Of the committee on the Judiciary con
sisting Of Judge Wilson, republican, and
Mr.. Eldridgc, democrat New
Orleans, during the 'holiday recess to
enquire into the charges against Judge
Durcll. II is reported that, Us the result,
Durell must resign, or be impcached and
removed. Unless he saves himself by the
Latter course. the probabilities are that the
Judgment IN case Of impeachment and re-
moyal WILL also, extend, in the language
of the constitution, to a disqualification
t" hold and enjoy any office Of honor,
trust. or profit under the United States. ~
II is, also, as well known that the notorious
midnight order brought around the sup
posed state of facts upon which the Pres
dcnt took action. In the. then, situation
Of affairs, he was compelled to act prompt
ly-no time being left to him for full.
thorough and careful examination of the
facts. Two individuals were each claim
lng to be the executive and two
bodies were each claiming to be
the legal, regular, legislature of
the state. Riots were taking place blood
shed was common on account of po-
liical opnions-an civil war was iminent.
Durcll was on the spot, he was not an ap-
pointe, if we remember correctly, of Gen
rral Grant, he was n judge Of the United
States court, and it was to be presumed
that he was honest. He was in Il position.
""~-~ ''.'~~ could NOT have affected him
because no power could remove him if he
discharged his duty. The President was
justified, SO far as was then known, in re-
lying upon his decisions and finding of
facts. He so relied, and recognized KEEL
logg as the detact0 governor Of Louisiana.
In reference to this midnight order, under
which the place of meeting of the lcgisa-
ture was seized, a special dispatch states
that sit came out that the order was issued
on Durell's own motion and without the
knowledge of either attorneys acting in the
matter. In other words, Durcll made the
motion for this order to himself as judge,
and in the latter capacity issued it. Is
further evidence needed to secure the i'm
parchment, removal and disqualification Of
Durcll? And yet this is said to be but a
1.-THE OF the testimony against him.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-17
The Perfection OF Acoustics Acct
dentaIIy Cheated.

The New York Times says that an inter-
esting fact has been discovered in the build
Ing now erecting for the Coliseum on Thir-
ty-ffth street and Broadway, In that city.
In the general promenade there is a circu-
lur wall over 800 feet In length This sur
face has been found by mere accident to
possess wonderful acoustic properties 10
such an extent that the slightest whisper is
conveyed distance of $50 feet with the
utmost delicacy. Indeed, 1t has been pro-
nounced by those witnessing the phenome-
non to be superior TO the celebrated whis-
pering gallery in the dome of st. Paul's
Cathedral. The principles of acoustics
seem to be almost unknown to most archl-
tects, who leave that consideration. in
great degree, to chance.