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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-09-10

MIR. Z. L. MYERS, collector for the COLUMBIAN, WIN
wait upon those indebted to this office for the pur
nose Of receiving the amounts due. We trust that
those indebted viii he prepared TO pay what they
owe when he calls, but II not, they will again be
called upon. 1t win scarcely be dcmandol Of us to
offer an apology for making collections, but for the
satisfaction OF those desiring it we will just say that
n we have to pay cash for every thing as we 90 our
nurse is not long deep enough to hold out unless
it is repenlshed with some degree Of promptness.
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David II. Randall, Esq, prominent lawyer
and politician, and formerly Democratic can.
didate for Congress in this district, died at
Wilkes-Barre on the 3lst ult.
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iiacl- mita's Anthracite,
B..umiuDu-,

and limcburncr's Coal.
Especial attention given to the prcparJ-
tiou OF coa, before leaving our yards, Grain
and Lumber taken in exchange for coal
,hortnoticc. Orders lc.tat /. W. McKclyy's
store, or at our Office, will receive prompt at
tcntun. Office and YarIS at William Neal
N sons Furnace, East BIoomsburg. Your
patronage respectfully solicited,
COAL. 7-tt-2jl COAL
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The Berwick band is praised by the local
paper for extraordinary efficiency, and the ex-
celence Of its music is ascribcd to the absence
Of drums and cymbaIs
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Tomatoes have at length ripcned in Sullivan
county. So says the L0porte Democrat of Sep
tember lst. Green corn will be in order before
December, already cooked.
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scHEFCKs PuLMoNIc SYRUP, FOR TIE CURE

SCHEFCKS PULMONIC SYRUP, FOR TIE CURE
OF CONSUMPTION, COUGHS AND COLDS.
The great virtue Of this medicine Is all that it rip
ems the matter and throws it out Of the system, pu-
rites the blood, and thus effects a cure.
SCHEECK's SEA WEED Tonic, FOR THE CURE or DYs-
PERSIA, INDlGESTON, &c.
The Tonic produces a healthy action Of the stom-
ach creating an appetite forming chylc, and curing
the most obstinate cases OF Indigestion.
ScHESCH's MANDNAEE PILLS, For THE CURE OF LIVER
CONrLAISr &c.
These pills are Alternative, ana produce a healthy
action of the liver without the least danger, as they
are free from calomc and yet more cnaciOus in re-
storing healthy action Of the liver
These remedies are a certain cure for consumption,
as the Pulmonc syrup ripcus the matter and purl-
ncs the blood. The Mandrake Pills act upon the
liver, create healthy bile, and remove all disease of
the liver, often cause of consumption. The Sea
Weed TOnic gives tone ana strength to the stomach,
makes good digestion, and enables the organs to
form good blood and thus creates ahealthy crcula-
ton of healthy blood. The combined action Of these
medicines, are thu, explained Will cure every case
OF consumption, Il taken in time, and the use Of the
medicine preserved ill.,
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a wise man will get people into the habit of
believing in his advertisements, by making
their offers good
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A TTORNEY'S BLANKS, Common and
" Judgment Bonds, Just pLllIsd nd for sale at
the CoLuMgIAN onlcc. All KINDS 0i zttomeys blanks
either kept on hand on printed 10 order.
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There is point and substance in our report
of court proceedings, that make it worth the
time of any one to read them.
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~olllullAANN
Beaycr-M, Slichor,
Benlon-E. L. Oryis.
Berwick Samuel Chambcrlin'
Bloom Wv. j. Buckalew,
Bloom We. Il. lkc.cr
Briurcrocl-Wm, LUmun.
Catawissa-II. j. Roeder
Centralia-Thomas Gehrity.
Centre-Il, ID, knorr.
Fishingcrc,k-Siias Mcllenry'
Franklin-W. I, ~tokor,
Greenwood-John leggou,
llgmlock-G, J.. Shoemaker.
Jackson--llmanucl Savage.
Locust-isaiah Nougor.
Madison--A. j, Carr
Main-Wm. T. Shuman.
Mlllln-Samuol Snyder
Montour-John n. Gorden,
Mt, Ploasm.-D, Il. Apploman
Orange. b. Harman.
Pine-P. w. Sonos.
Roaring Creek-J, Il. klmgor.
Sugarloai-E. j. Albertson.
Scott-Eli Hartman.
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a compound of alum and salt, in about equal
parts, it is said will invariably cure tooth-achc
1t will cost but little time or money to try it,
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pENocnATIc STAMPING COMMITTEE.

The members Of the Standing Committee are
requested to meet at the Exchange Hotel ON
Monday the 18th of September at 10 o'clock a, m
A full attendance is desired us business Of
Importance is to be transacted.
W. }. BUCKALEW,
Chairman.
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People about Marietta, if the local papers tell
the truth, have only to 90 out into the river
with boats when black bass jump into their
crafts with enthusiasm. One man claims that
he gobbled twenty-one in that way, which
weighed from two to three pounds each. We
once sheard an old fisherman telling about suck
ers being so plenty in the West Branch at one
time that they crowded each other out of the
water until their tails became sun burnt but
Bill Barkers story is rather thrown in the
shade by the alleged performance of the black
bass about Marietta Giving full faith, how
ever, to the statement, we expect in a year or
two to see Col. Grotz compelled either to enlarge
Fishngcreek or teach his bass to drill in
battalions and march for the river, else they
will load every wagon that attempts to cross
that stream and possibly dspossess or drown the
driver.
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All Coal slated and screened before leaving
the old established coal yard Of c. W. NEAL a
BRO. SIT
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Tobacco and Conlectonorics, wholesale and
retail by NJ. NJ Russell
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BURNING OF THE NORMAL SCHOOL BUILDING.
The largest of the Normal School ediiccs at
Bloomsbury was burned to the ground on Sat.
urday last. 1t was four story brick building,
exclusive Of basement and inclusive of the Man
sard, built in l. form, each wing III feet front,
was complete in all its parts, and was erected
in 1869, at a cost Of $4,000 to $4,000. 1t was
insured for $4,000 on the building, but the
furniture and fixtures were without insurance.
The fire was at first discovered about 1 o'clock,
p. M, in the 18th story of the southeast corner
Of the building. Opinions differ as to whether
it originated in room at that point or in the
Mansard roof In any case the latter was the
cause Of the entire destruction of the building.
Had there been ordinary water facilities the fire
could have been easily extinguished when first
discovered, but in the absence of any, destruc-
ton was inevitable. Alarm was promptly given
and nearly all the citizens of the town rushed
at once to the scene of coniagration, but were
useful only in saving the furniture, school
books clothing of pupils, &c. We believe these
were mostly rescued. Although, as is always
the case at fires, some unduly excited people
did foolish things, the citizens generally as well
as the pupils did all in their power to save and
protect property. Temporary quarters for the
pupils were also promptly furnished by citizens,
The school can be carried ON (and will be- in
the remaining building, but the pupils will
have to be boarded in private families until u
new building is erected, and the faculty will
also be compelled to seek other lodgings and
boarding quarters.
The loss is a very serious one to the town, to
the stockholders, and to the educational interests
ofthis Normal School district The buildings
had been erected mainly by the generosity and
public spirit of Il few of the citizens Of Blooms
burg, but some aid was afterwards obtained
from the State, and the school was an honor
to the place as well as an item Of large in
tcrest. For some years the financial business
Of the school had been badly managed and it
failed to yield profits bat since it has been
under the control OF DR.. Griswold as principal,
ii has cxhibitcd great prosperity and given high
promise Of becoming very successful educa-
tonal institution. Although just opened for
the autumn term, the school was already more
than full, and the new building that is to be
erected will no doubt be Of enlarged proportions,
ud witlom u dcaS tiudcr bar on the top ofh.
For prospects Of rebuilding, &c, see proceed
inss Of meeting printed in another column.
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TOWANDA BOOTS TOWANDA BOOTS!
Buy them, try them and you will always
want them. For sale ut McKinncy's who is sole
agent for Burt's fine Shoes.
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Granulatcd Sugar for sale at RUssEL's.
Oat Meal for sale at Russel's. Call and try it,
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c. W. NEAL & BEos spare no expense to send
out nice Coal. 32H
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Pewter Sand for sale at RUssEEs.

The largest Stock in the county to select from
at ID. Lowenberg's
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COAL
COAL.

Genuine Mason Fruit Jars for sale at NJ. VI,
Russels.
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Timothy Seed at J. Schuyler q Sons.
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Mems Calf Boots at Z. VI. Knorr's.
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SpENIAI NNTIrIl

spraguc.
Timothy Seed at J. Schuyler d Sons.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
A splendid stock Of Fall Goods just received at
David Lowoubcrgs,
Consisting Of ready made Clothing for Men
Youths and Boys, all Of the latest
style and lowest prices.
---s..--
Tobacco and Conicctioneres wholesale and
retail by NJ. NJ. Russell.
Mems Calf Boots at =. VI. Knorr's.
-.s.---
l. w. Hartman buys and sells more nice
Butter than any House in Boomsburg, 50 say
judges Of the article.
The largest Stock in the county to select from
at d. Lowcnberg's.
Pewter Sand for sale at RUssEL's.
Good clean Coal to be had only of c. W,
Neal d Bro 32f
81 dozen yards Wool Fringe to arrive this
week at Lutz Dc Sloan's.
Tor,ion Wagon Springs at j. Schuyler &
Sons
New Goods at knorr's for fall trade.
Cheese! Cheese! Cheese! Fine assortment
of Cheese at Russel's.
Best Calicoes 10 cents. Good quality cents
per yard at Luta Il Soans.
For a stylish Ready Made Suit go to D.
Lowenberg's.
----.---
4 Ehhu'N.
Buy item, try them and you will always
want them. For sale at McKinncy's who is sole
agent for Burl's fine Shoes.
HATS! HATS! HATsl
Latest Styles
Lowest Prices
Largest Stock
At d. Lowcnberg's.
Boots for fall tradeat Knorrs just received
try them.
FARMERS, ATTENTION. Russell takes Butter
Eggs, Lard and Produce in exchange for goods.
!. w, Har,man's rymodeled store is worth
visiting to buy your Fall Goods.
For NoJby Shirt go to D. Lowcnbcrg's.
--e----
Don't he worried and annoyed with not only
poor quality Of Coal but dirjy and slaty besides,
but buy Of c. ". NEAL {, Bro. who deal only
in the best qualities. 32u
Russel is receiving fresh Wa,crmclons Can
telopes Bananas. &C., daily.
!. w. IIortmau's corner gives new life in ap-
pearancc outside, and cheap goods inside.
-. .--
Go to RUs-ELLs for your Groceries. lie
sells for cash and will not be undersold
Elegant Coasts and Vests,
Latest Style,
In Ready Mados,
at d. Lowcnborg's,
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Good clean Coal to be had only of c. W.
Neal d Bro. 32f
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HATS! HATS! HATS!
Latest Styles
Lowest Prices
Largest Stock
If D. IOwpnbprr's
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Tor.ion Wagon Springs at J. Schuyler &
Snn's.
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For a stylish Ready Made Suit go to D.
Lowenberg,..
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81 dozen yards Wool Fringe to arrive thi,
week at Lutz &c Sloans.
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W. j. BUCKALEW,
committee


The following named persons compose the
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FARMERS, ATTENTION. russell takes Butter
Eggs, Lard and Produce in exchange for goods.
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Cheese! Checsel Cheese! Fine assortment
If Cheese at Rus,el's.
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Don't he worried and annoyed with not only a
poor quality Of Coal bat dirty and slaty besides,
but buy of c. ". NEAL q Bro. who deal only
in the best qualities. 32tf
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Russel is receiving fresh Wu,crmclons, Cam
telopes, Bananas. &C., daily
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Best Calicoes 10 cents. Good quality cents
per yard at Lull q Sloan's.
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For NoJby Shirt go to D. Lowcnbcrg's.
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Boots for fall tradeat Nnon'siust received
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Jn1fx 10 A0perilscmenie.


ANusYMRNTs- Sd paoe-4th. 5tb and 9th columns
BANKING AND FINANCIAL-6tt PdQe ON co ninn;
BANKING-HOUsEs AND BANKERs-1h IGqe-lth column
ROARp AMP ROONs-:id PcOe-2d aud 30 cOlulhns'
BUsfSFss CHANCEs-7h PG0e-ith column.
BUslNEss NOTICEs-1th P0de-lSt column
DRNTIsTRY-2d Pd0e-6th column
DIyIpENp NOTCEs-7m PGQe-ith column.
Dry GOODs-6h FGge-3d column
EUROPEAN H0TELs-7M Idqt-Jth and 9th columns
FIN4NCIAI-1h puge-4th column.
FINE ARTS-sd IaQe-6th column
FuRNITuRH-6fh PdOe-3d column
NKIF WANTED. VI ALEs-}d FdDe-6th column.
HORSES CARRIAGES, &C.-3d Edge-<d cOiuiAu'
HoTKLs-3d d0t-3d column.
IssTRr CrIOS-6h PGOe-2d and 81 columns
IEcTURRs aNp MEETINGS-3d PGge-6th column
LyCAL NoTICEs-7h Pdge-ith column. 80
MARBLE AND SLATE MANTELS-1th PdQe-tth column
MARRIAGES AND DEAuIs-5h PGge-6th column -,
MIsCpILASEoUs-3d Tagged column; en- tdGe-otn
and 9th cOlumns -
nTsIcAI ISsTRUNRSrS-3d PdGs-6th column
NEW PUPiICA TIOSs-6h PdQt-2d column.
REAL Estate For SALE-CIrN-30 I0ge-lst coidiIi I;
RROOKIYN-3d FOQe-ist columns; COuNIRf-71
Po0e-lst column. AUCTION SALE-3d FGgc-1St COZ
umn EXON NGE-h P0Qf-lst column.
sAIys BY AUCIIoN-7h I0Te-4th column
sITUATIoSs WANTED, MALEs-3d PGQe-3d column; tE-
uALEs-M PG0e-3d. 4th 9Th, and 9TH columns.
sPYCIAL NOTICES. -5h P0ge-Gth column.
oTEAnBoATs AND kALROADs-7h Pdge-3th ana Gin
columns. 49,, -,
sTyAuERs, OCEAS-7M Pdge-ith and 9TH columns
Ty.cHERs-6h Pdge-3d column. -
To LKI-CITY PROPERTI-3d VGgc-1st ana "a cNluinnsi
BROoKIYN-3d PdOe-2d column COUNIRl-5d rage
I'D column
wrsTER REsoRTs--Sd Pags-3d column
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IyDl4NI FOR NORTON

A PROBABLY UNITED DELEGATION 10 sUPpoPr HIM
FOR THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 4 LIVING
ISSUE.
FROM InE REGULAR CoRREsPOSDRSr OF THE TRIBUNE
WAsuNGTOS, Nov. pa gentleman Of wide ex-
perience in political AFFAIRS who has just returned
from the West, reports that bir Morton is almost
sure to have the united vote Of Indiana for the Pres
idential nomination in the next Republican National
Convention. Something Of an undercuuont is set
ting against him there but il will not DO strong
enough 10 show itself outside of the State. The
gentleman saw no one in the West who imagined
Gen. Grants candidacy for third term possible.
Mr. Blaine has good many friends especially among
the Republicans Of Ohio. The Indiana Democrats
according TO the same authority, will present the
name of Hendricks TO the next Democratic National
Convention. The subject of tho currency is now
more widely discussed among the people Of the West
than at any previous time. aud both parties, espe-
ciay in Indiana. are much divided upon it, some Of
the Republicans bonG ~ strong advocates Of inta-
ton ~ any ia tho Democratic party.
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PTBLTC OPINION.

1t is aad to think that in . few days Nc
dent Grant, Louisville CoarcrJourEl Deul
We arc in favor Of the Democratic House
being In earnest for 3nd at piDyu; the ccuu
try by unms' aabe actions that IL Is Notliug short
OF this will satisfy die Democratic mssse,-l Dupuque
Telegraph (Dem)
The name of james W. Hustled is The only
one set mentioned IN connection with tic Sptakerslp "
lie Assembly D. any other likely to bee mentioned
party friends, ing years abUndauty dtmon
stated hi. qualify one ~ lie best presiding O cf-
the Assembly f4s ever haG.- Rochester Democrat ANA
Chronicle lRopJ
Mr.. Kerr is q very eShmablc gentleman
none more SD: AMI ir Kendall IN the way and
by an odds entitled 20 tire place. there Is one would
more gladly welcome ~ dc Spca6ers chair Unless all
the signs al tbu times deceptive th' hon sum. viii
have decided mGiurty, End. more Than ti VIII prove
himself 70 he the right man for the place PGdcipha
Chronicle Wcm)
Messrs. Shepherd and Mulictt may insist
upOu making public exhibitions ul themselves when they
arc IN no sense connected With public lie; thorc Is
law Ia prevent IL. ut II they wOaid retain spark OF
public respect and ii they nave any genuine interest IN
the continued % the Republican party, they will
accept the situation aud retire nUm public fc-Ccaa0
Tribune uiCpJ
1t is not likely that the President ever saw
the article iu tho washing organ but tlt man WHO did
see and approve ID Of tAOse who talk 10
Grant at all hours all subjects In ali tho variations Of
tate in Washington Journals by accident aud 10 need
get crosse cd looking after the true nNarnees uf what
tho new third-tern organ says-l PbiladcPhia Times
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sentiment when we say that there was no gen
eral expectation Of anything but disgraceiui
compromise or a conspicuous failure in the AT
tempt to break up the Ring or punish the
thieves. The Ring men themselves were
confident and arrogant, and boasied
that their connections with high officials were
sufficient to warrant them impunity. The peo-
ple looked on and doubted whether conspir-
acy so strongly intrenched could be routed.
1t was only when the Ring itself began to
fall in pieces and turn States evidence that
public confidence in the success of the attack
manifested itself The sentence of Joyce in
creased it, and now that Mcdonald has been
convicted by a jury confidence becomes almost
certainty. 1t is triumph of truth and hon
esty and good government at which honest
men everywhere will rejoice; full as important
victory over corruption and greed Us any
that has been won these FIVE years and we
give unstintcd praise to the energetic admin
istrati0n to which we owe it.
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA
Won BULOw's FIFTH CONCERT.

DR.. Won ,BilOw's fifth concert (the fourth,
given Saturday afternoon, having been repetition OF
the frsO took place last night, and ATTENDED by
crowded house and heard with the usual enthusiasm.
Indeed the impression made by this extraordinary plan
st is deepened every performance and the ntorest
and appreciation OF the public far from falling Of scom
TO he steadily increasing DR.. BHows pieces last
night were the following:
l. Concerto Op 23..................G @. T-chakowsky
2 sonata quasi Fantasia In c sharp minor Op.
q. No; 2 Nioonlishtl :.................B Beethoven
'' Arr. 'i ior piano shd orchestra by List.
The orchestra played the oycnurcs TO " EurYan'hc
and " The Magic Flute"
The Tschaikowsly Sonata "a the work OF young Rus
Sian composer who stands very high In his country
II Is dedicated TO Hans Ruow and had been
heard anywhere until the pianist played it recently In
Boston, where II attracted great deal Of attention IL
Is certainly not production to be lightly dismissed.
more distinctly original piece of writing has been
presented for many day and although Ia forms
are too strange to win instant favor or to allow conh-
dent verdict upon It's merits at the first hearing no ono
could have failed last evening TO lind II interesting, Inn
pressvc, and even startling. It's first movement, an
Andante maestoso with Allegro con spirito IL
laid out on a broad scale and treated with
barbarc power and richness The second.
Andante 5emplice, Is q sort OF Wild romanza IIo
third Allegro uoco, is perhaps even more vigorous
and exciting than the first The whole work suggests Ia
some lncomprehensibe manner society which Is only
halftamed, copying the external spendoFs OF cviza-
on while blood hot with savage passion under
meath. The expression which Dr. Won BLOW gayo
to this fierce, wild spirit astounding.
and nj the close the excited audience broke out with
shouts Of applause Something OF the force, DASH and
freedom 80 signaly illustrated in the concerto dis
played in appropriately modified degree during the su-
peru execution OF the List and Schubert Fantasia. or
lis playing Of Beethoven there absolutely nothing to
be said. Criticism upon 1t would be importi-
mont and there no words strong enough
to tell how good 1t Il. After perform
ance OF tho Moonlight Sonata which was nothing less
than revelation he called out 50 heartily that be
came 10 the front Of the stage and said: Ladies and
gentlemen the Sonata which you have just heard has
twin sister, with he Opus number and IL time AMI
your patience will allow will now play Opus ~ No l."
and 50 he gave the "twn sister, with beauty, bril-
llaucy aud sentiment almost beyond conception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-23

In the record Of the years work Of the United
States Lighthouse Board there is evidence OF
scientific research with practical utility in view.
Tho experiments on fog signals which have
been conducted under Prof. llenry's supervIS-
ion have secured variety of definite results
as to the theory of sound, already laid before
our readers from time to time in the proceed
ings of the National Academy of Sciences; in
addition they have pointed tho way toward
reducing the peril of vessels on our coasts i'll
foggy weather. Similarly, experiments on illu-
minating oils have indicated where economy
could be effected IN the lighthouse system,
while at the same time contributing to the
sum of scientific knowledge. Judicious man
agement has introduced at small cost series
of signal lights on our Western rivers, already
of marked service to inland navigation The
entire record ia a rare instance of Govern
ment bureau guided to advantage by modern
methods instead of traditional routine.