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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13
RoBBrNG THE CATHEDRAL.

German, who, whom brought TO Court styled him
self as Patrick MCGUIRE yesterday committed in
default OF 81 900 bail BY Judge Bixby for having on
Saturday morning O'Clock broken into the poor
boxes OF 81 Patricks Cathedral He caught In the
act OF opening OF the boxes BY the watchman OF
the Cathedral and brought 70 the station house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13

falnting into the ante rooms Mr. Dodge said thar sue
the fact but that there three surgeons IN 'n'
ante-rooms In readiness for any necessity
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-02-22
MON rANA.

Indian Troublss--Blsok Hiilers Starting.
Helena, Mont, Feb. 2l.-A party of
ten men arrived al Bozeman. Montana.
on the night of the 18th inst, from
Fo-t Pease, the head OF navigation oi
the Ieiiowstone, and report that
Sioux are encamped in the vicinity of
the Fort in large numbers. Que man,
from the Fort, named Jessey WAS
killed 10y the Indians a few days since
Fourteen men are left in camp. Efforts
are being made to have three com
panies of cavalry go to the rescue.
A Black Hills party organization OF
LIS men will leave here soon.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-02-22
WASHINGTON.
Proclamation by the pre,id.n,


Washington, Feb. 2l.-The Presi-
dent to-day issued the following Ex-
ecutive order: Whereas, the fuliow-
Ing concurrent resolution has been
adopted by Congress: BE il resolved,
that for the promotion of national
feeling throughout the union on the
occasion of the Centennial Of our In
dependence. and believing this to be a
proper time for expression of our APP
probation of the great services rem
dered To the people and the cause OF
liberty 10y the Father of our country,
George Washington. the 22i day of
the present month shall be treated and
deemed n national holiday throughout
the United States, in government
business. and SO far as is consist. mt
with the public vel fare, In all of the
departments of the government. EN-
ployment shall be suspended for that
day"
And whereas. the spirit aud senti-
ment Expressed ia said resolution
meets with my warmest approval,
now. therefore. and in pursuance %
that purpose. AMI in harmony with
the general sentiment Of the nation.
1, U. $. Grant. President of the United
States of America. hereby direct that
all business in the executive depart
ments of the government shal. he
suspended on the e2d day of February
1876. AMI that said departments shall
be closed on that day.
U. 5. GRANT. President.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-02-22
THE BEEcHER wHITEwAsHrRs
A secret Session Hed-Moulton Heard
From.

New York. Feb. 2l.-The Plymouth
Advisory Council held secret ses-
SION. lasting three hours. at = y. M, i,
Ia day, all The delegates being present.
A communication was received from
f. ID. Muulton stating tha. lie was
prepared To prove II. w. Beecher
guilt, of adultery and perjury with
both oral and documentary evidence.
Another letter from Bowen was read.
in which he calls Beecher liar. Five
cninmiitee reports were received. aud
time To report in, when the Council
adjourned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-02-22
WASHINGTON.


The supreme court will take n re
re-s on Monday next, until March
18th. a
Ii. 9. Jewell has been appointed
chef of the treasury engraving and
printing bureau.
The S.vrrr,ry of the Interior has
fur.ished the House with damaging
evidence against VIM. p. R,ss,
charging lln with dcfraudirg tn,
Indians OF the Iudian Territory, and
the Unit.d States rs Well. Ross de-
nies the charges.
A big whisky ring in Georgin has
recently been broken ~.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-02-22
CABLEGRAMS.

The great carnival opened at Ma.
Piles. Sunday. 1t was very success
fu'. ~
Great floods have occurred In Up-
per Muravia. l2o houses having
been swept away.
The rpcen. French elections have
resulted unfavbrabIy 10 the repuh-
ii'Hns, radicaliSm i.eing everywhere
triumphant throug ghout France.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-02-22

capitalists To transfer the commerce of
the Pacific ocean from American
built ships; adopted. A bill transfer-
ing the pensions bureau To the War
department was referred. Adjourned
till "Wednesday.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-02-22
FoaEriN.
A zig Water c,ntract.

Rio Janeiro. Feb. 2l.-The Bra
lillian government ha, contracted
with London firm for the con,truc-
ton OF the necessary works for sup
plying the city of Rio Janeiro win
water, AT the stipulated cost OF ten
million dollars.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-02-22
THE BABcocK TRIAL.
Tho Attorney. stll Talking.

St. Louis, Feb. 21.-In the Babcock
case to-day, Mr. Sturrs continued his
argument for the defense. making a
strong and eloquent plea for Bah
cocks acquittai. AT its cunclusio,I
the court adjourned until tomorrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
KEN and Snssex.

From the Milford News and Advertiserl
The rain of Thursday was very accepta-
BILE to the growing corn and the midsum-
mer plowing for buckwheat and root crops
The exceedingly hot weather has forced
all crops forward very rapidly. Corn is
silking, oats are harvested, and fruits are
ripening earlier than usual.
The heated term is having an alarming
effect upon the health of Harrington
Quite number of adults and children are
now sick and four have died within the last
few days among whom were the twin
children of Mr.. John w. Roe, the one dy-
ing en- Friday and the other on Sunday.
Mr.. Wilmington Williams, aged about sixty
years. living near Smiths Chapel, in Sussex
county, came to town early ON Monday
morning, ard while aiding Mr.. David II,
Hollard to remove cask Of crockery from
the grocery, had his left leg broken above
the ankle DR.. VIM. Marshall, assisted by
his son. reduced the facture.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
Row in ramnany.

THE TIIDKN MIN BEATEN IN THEIR LITTLE
GAME CoNFIDENCE FOR KELLY-FcR TIL
DEN KISSES.
Last night Tsmmany Hall was the scene
of one of the widest and most disorderly
meetings that has ever occurred in its
eventful history The cause of the tumult
was presenteted ON Wednesday night, when
some of Gov Tilden's friends, headed by
Edw. Cooper, who is bitterly opposed to the
leadership of John Kelly, formed at the
Hoffman House, Central Tilden and
Hendricks Campaign Club" with view to
undermine Tammany in the interest of Til
den. These proceedings cause great in
dignation among Mr.. Kellys friends, and
it found ample vent, last evening, when
the Tammany General Committee met.
Resolutions were offered OF the usual
campaign character, endorsing Tilden and
Hendricks and denouncing Republicans, but
hardly had they been read when one Of
John Kelly's friends arose and tried to
tack on an amendment expressive of conf
dence in that gentleman. This led to an
uproar, and for long time disorder reigned
in the hal, "a dozen trying to speak at once,
all refusing the repeated calls to order, and
many indulging in harsh epithets. The
amendment, however, was adopted, and
Mr.. Kelly afterwards made a speech.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
FIFTH EDITION.
District Conference.

CONTINUATION OF THE SESSION AT NEWARK
COMMITTEE REPoRTs- NEXT SESSION AT
DELAWARE CITY
Correspondence of the Commercial.
NEWARK, DEL, July 14.-The session of
the Wilmington District M. E. Conference
was continued, yesterday, in the Newark M.
E. church.
The session opened at 1917 o'clock, Rev.
]. B. Quigg, Presiding Elder, in the chair,
and Rev. Joseph Dare conducting the re-
ligious opening services.
The report of the committee on pro-
gramme for the next District Conference
was presented and adopted. The report
from the committee on benevolent contri-
buttons was made and recommitted.
The Committee on Home Missions made
their report, which, after spirited debate,
was adopted.
Delaware City was selected as the place
of meeting of the next District Conference,
and the pastor and superintendent Of the
sunday school were requested to make ar
langements for children's meeting on the
first evening of the Conference.
The question, "Who Should Constitute
the Sabbath School and how Should it be
Conducted?" was discussed by Revs. J. b.
Mann, G. W. Burke, 7. E. Martindale, and
| j. h. smith. Mr.. John +. Wllnambon gave
a very interesting account of his expert.
ence in the sabbath school work, and urged
the retention of the older scholars.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session opened at 2 o'clock
Rev. j. B. Quigg in the chair and conduct
ing the devotional exercises.
The report on benevolent contributions
was called for and being presented by thu
committee, after some discussion wa
adopted .
Ihe Conference then adjourned witt
the benediction by Rev. Joseph E. Smith
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

THE IRREPREssIBLE HUNPHREY.-Hum-
phrey Morrow, seller of imitation copies Of
newspapers printed in revolutionary times,
who attracts attention in Philadelphia by
his Continental style OF dress, was again ar
rested yesterday by order OF the Mayor,
and held by Aid. Carpenter to answer the
charge of maintaining a nuisance in hawk
ing the papers. A return Of the case to
Court was made at once, bill of indct-
ment drawn up and submitted to the Grand
Jury and ignored by them. Mr.. Morrow
was thereupon released, and we congratu'
late him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
Local Brevities.

Sunset at 7.27.
Sunrise tomorrow at AS.
Moon rises this evening at 11.25.
Straw hats for boys at Webb's.
Do not overlook altogether the "old Curios-
ity Shop" sale.
Monthly statements printed at the CONNER
CIAL job office.
Linen garments made to order by Gouert &
Co., 13 E. 4th street.
Nice linen and alpaca busters very cheap, at
Boll's, Sd and Market streets.
Adair sells porch chairs and camp stools
large variety-at 4th and King.
Custom work of the finer kind a special ty,
at Murray q Bro s. III w. I'd street.
Large stock of summer boots and shoes for
men, women and children, at Fennessey s, 221
Market street.
Those who 60 on pic-nics or to the sea shore
ought to get broad brimmed hat of Dubell
before they start.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

PERSONAL George V. Massey, Esq, has
gone, with his family, to Saratoga. So also
have MIR. and Mrs. Curtis s. Watson, Of
Milford. Col. Watson has spent his sum
mers at Saratoga, for many years, and has
an interest in one of the large hotels there.
The Milford NetoS says DR.. W. @. David
sons health continues without much i'm
provement. His friends are hoping that
after this heated term has passed, with it's
weakening influences, he may under the
more bracing atmosphere of cooler weather
rally sufficiently to sit up.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
Rains i'm the West.

HEAVY FLOODS IN oHIo-ooNsIDERABLE DAM
AGE WROUGHT.
associated Press Telegram
CINCINNATI, July 14.-The constant rains
during the past few days in Middle and
Southern Ohio have caused considerable
damage to the growing crops, fencing, rail-
road tracks, and in some instances, to live
stock. A storm water sprout near London
vile destroyed number of wheat fields,
carried off one hundred head of sheep, and
washed out several hundred feet of railroad
track
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

The HAvRE DE GRACE BR1DGE.-The P.
W. & B. Railway Company are busily en-
gagged at work, preparing to put up the new
long iron span, in their bridge across the
river, here. They have the pile driver at
work, sinking piles very successfully,
the torpedo process-through 80 feet Of
water ana mud, to rock bottom, as a foun-
dation on which to erect the proposed new
pier. The new span will be 305 feet, 80
feet longer than the present one. The
iron has already arrived on the ground.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
storm in western Penna.
GREAT DAMAGE AND LOSS OF LIFE-A FAMILY
DROWNED.

GREAT DAMAGE AND LObb OF LIFE-A FAMILY
DROWNED.
associated Press Telegram.
PHILADELPHIA, July 14.-At Freedom,
Penna., a rain storm occurred yesterday,
which did great damage. Grow Run, which
emphes into the Ohio at this point, was
swollen to a river in size and the houses
along its bank were flooded and house
owned and occupied by Thomas Lighthill,
was swept away. Mrs. Lighthill and her
four children, who were in the house, were
all drowned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
Tie 'sThunderer'' Disasters

REPORT IF IT'S oHABAorER-GBEAT LOSS OF
LIFE.
Associated Press Telegram
LONDON, July 14.-The report in the gall
lery of the House of Commons, in regard
to the accident ON the Thunderer is that
her boiler bursted killing fifteen persons
and wounding thirty-two.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
CITY ITEMS.

pB-THE NEW ATLAS HOTEL, Philadelphia, Pa,
for quetness pure ventilation, light and cool rooms
is snexcelled. jylO6t
kE-WE HAVE a large stock of children's school
shoes at the lowest prices JOHN X BABcoCK,
apr12tf S. w. Corner I'd and Market
ggs-THE BEST IN WILMINGTON. Centennial
buckle-shoe of our own make.
JOHN X. BABCoCK,
aprl2tf S. W. Corner ID and Market.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
2artnrrship aIotices.

DISsoLUTION FPARTNERsHIP-NO NOTICE
~ is hereby given that the partnership heretofore
existing between the .nndersigned under the firm
name OF Mitchell Il Wilson, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. Paris Nj. Mitchell is authorized to
settle the accounts of the late firm, and will con
tnue the business at the old stand, 5l Orange st.
PARIS Nj, MITCHELL,
JAMES +. WILSON.
WILMINGroN, Del, July Sd, ls1Sy3lm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
AOtiGes.

NJ OF Q E-SlJOO0 Or TRUST FUNDS TO
~ loan on st MOI gage on firttclass real estate,
in the City of Wilmington. Apply to ,, ,,.p,s
jy2tf GEO. O. MAARlS,
NOT TO E-A u LOAN ASSOCIATION
IN Sixth Series issued first payment due July 10.
Money withdrawn any time on 30 days notice sub
ject the BY Laws and after the first year 6per
cent. interest allowed for the whole time. First
series will mature in about years and months.
This Association has had great prosperity. MINI rs
may hold shares by trustee One Of the best ways of
saving and rapidly accommodating money, and get
ting a home. lnformationr c cheeriqly m u given BY
VOU g EMS LOAN ASSOCIATION
Il FOURTH SERIES.-Shares of stock now
offered for sale at $9 per share. Apply on or be-
iore nu''u''' Ou'' i'lD. B. f. T. HAWKINS. seo'y.
iylO5t No. 4Ol Market St.
NOIIUE-MAYOE'S OFFICE, UITY HALL,
IN WILMINGTON Del, July g. 1876.
At the request of the Board of HEALTH the Mayor
calls attention to the following ordinance;
1t shall not be lawful fer any person to cleanse,
or cause to be cleasned any privy we'll in this city
during the months Of July and Augusf unless such
privy well shall have been cleansed within two
months previously without having first obtained
from the Secretary of the Board OF Health permit
authorizing the same to be DONE for which he shall
pay to the Secretary for the of the city the
be guilty OF common nuisance and shall be liable
TO fine OF five dollars to be imposed by the Mayor"
iy615t w. 6. WHITLEY, Mayor.
MONEY TO LOAN ON BOND AND MORT
M, GAGE. SAMUEL W. N 7MSic,GjApIL,tsEY.. ~ w,
| NOTIOE-SHARES IN THE FOURTH SERIES
| IN of Young Mems Loan Association are now Of
fered for sale at ii per share First payment June
| 6th. T. E. YOUNG,
my22 eodtf Secretary.
| NOTICE-MECHANICS'L LOAN STOCK. FIVE
IN hundred shares of the 9Th series just issued and
| for sale, the first payment to be made on the End
aprl8-eodtf az French street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14


l. Evan Rice, Cashier of "The National Bank Of
Wilmington and Brandywine," do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true, to the best of my
knowledge and belief. E. RICE
Cashier.
State of Delaware, County of New Castle
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th dag
of July, 1876 H. p RUMF0RD,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
JAMES MORROW
GEO. $. CAPELLE, Directors.
w. JONES,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
Railruad aines.
DHILAnELPHIA, WILMINGTON g.
Il BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
Is-e

MAY 2Stn, 1910
Trains will leave Wilmington as follows for
Philadelphia and intermediate Stations $40 70O,
slU, $50, $50, 952, 1O15, 1880, m 2SO 5O5, 72o,
954, p m.
Philadelphia and New York, l.ss r. M, l2.l4 1879,
D46, p IN.
Baltimore and Intermediate Stations. 1889, $50,
a. M. $40 SAL, D. m
Baltimore and Washington. 1859, l.55, $50, a. M,
2.56, 1.23 $40, 7lO, p. m.
Trains for Delaware Division, leave for
New Castle, l2.55 go, 935, a. M, lbs, $50, 74O
m.
Wyoming and Intermediate Stations, 1856, as5,
a. M, 7.40, p.
Delmar and intermediate Stations, 1885, 9.95, 3.
m, $50, p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Philadelphia and intermediate Stations alu, i.
NJ, AS, $50, p. M
Philadelphia and New York, 1.32 I'm.
baltimore and Washington, 1852 155, a. m.
For further information passengers are referred to-
the time tables posted at the depot.
marl3-ly III. II. KENNEY, ,Superntendent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

|. Geo. ID. Armstrong, Cashier of 1.-THE First Ma
tonal Bank of Wilmington, Delaware" do solemnly
that the above statement true, to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
GEORGE d. ARMSTRONG, Cash'r.
State of Delaware County of New Castle:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day
of July, 1876 p Il. Il. SMITH,
Currect-Attest, Notary Public.
u. JAMES,
H. s. MCCOMB, Directors.
y14-3t GEO. w. BUSH,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
8ank Statements.

ID EPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF "THB
~ AZ. NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON
Delaware at the close of business the Both day OF
June, 1876. -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
avantea.

VNTANTED-A LAD AGE BETWEEN l6 AND
w Is, as apprentice to the retail drug busi-
ness. No one need apply unless can come well re-
commended as to character and education. Ad-
dress APOTHECARY,
iyl4.3t Post Office Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

SUDDEN DEATH BY APoPLExY Y-Ann JEFF
ferris wife of DIR. Emmor Jefferis residing at
the s. w. corner of Fifth and Shipley
streets, died suddenly this morning at
O'Clock. She had been complaining for
few ys, and this morning after arising
from her bed her daughter heard her fall
heavily in the hall. She hastened to her,
but she lived but few minutes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
for &Ent.


DOR NT.-UARRIAGE FACTORY AT
IL Front and West streets. Apply at
niy4-tf s. Il. COR. FRONT AND WEST.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF 1.-THE
HI FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WHINING
TON" at Wilmington in the State of Delaware, at
the close of business the 3Jth day of June 1876.
RESnUPCES
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

APPLE BRANDY.-The apple crop in this
State promises to be a fair one, and the
fruit distilleries will manufacture apple in-
stead of peach brandy. Already notices
are coming in to the U; s. Collector OF the
intention to set up and run distilleries upon
apple cider. The Delaware District will be
enlarged to embrace the whole Peninsula,
and probably 200 distilleres will be run.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
SIXTH EDITION.
CROOKS whereabouts.
Associated Press Telegram.

STILL UNKNowN-No CAUSE FOR APPREHRN-
sIoN.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
8oatGtNo

EITHER SINGLE OR COM.
ID municating rooms, at sol West street, Whining
ton, Del. oot4,W
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14


WASHINGTON, July 14.-No information
has yet been received at army headquarters
from General Crook This, however, is not
considered as unfavorable by Gen. Sher-
man, who says that Crook is abundantly
able to take care of himself, and hence
there need be no fear regarding him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
4nat and .t.nnna.

II OST-ON THE 18TH INST, MAR SECOND
~ and King, black russia leather pocket book
containing small sum OF money. suitable re-
ward will be paid if returned to - ...
iyl4atf THIS OFFICE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

CuLvERT SuNK-A culvert on the W. &
W. r. r., west of the Newport pike, sunk
some three or four inches last evening, du-
ring the heavy rain storm. IL is thought
that the abutments are so much damaged
that a new one will have to be built.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
Steamboat Zines.

NOR CAPE MAY. W
f2a1fal7i
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS,
The steamer RICHARD STOCKTON" " leaves Phil.
adelphla from Walnut street wharf, on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at $50, connecting at New
a. m.
Fare from Wilmington to Cape May Landing.
$2.0O, to be had at the depot. ie3Oim
1.-TWO TRIPS A DAY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

The heavy storm OF yesterday made the
St. Paul's Sunday School excursion at
Pennsgrove, more enjoyable. Safe un-
der shelter the rain on the Delaware. and
the plunging of the lightning into the water
made an extraordinary spectacle.
A number OF gravel roofers went down to
Woodlawn camp grounds to-day to roof in
permanent boarding tent
Three drunks, with so cents fine for each,
was the record of the police court this
morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

MOTTO E-S1AOOO OF TRUST FUNDS TO
~ loan on lst moi gage, trAtclass real estate
jyI2tf GEO @. MARIS,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14
Anttinn Safes.
AT MERRICK'S BAZAAR

CORNER OF FOURTH AND WALNUT SITS
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-07-14

CONTINUATION OF THE SESSION AT NEWARK
COMMITTEE REPoRTs- NEXT SESSION AT
DELAWARE CITY
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-11-02
THEhEARiNc OF BEES.

The question whether bees have the
power Of hearing is moot point among
naturalists. Sir John Lubbock has tried
experiments with his bees in order to elu-
cidate the matter. Thus he has played the
violin close to his bees, he has tried dog
whistle, shrill pipe, a tuning fork and
shouting, but no noise seemed to disturb
them in the least. Nevertheless q curious
occurrence took place few days since at
Windsor.
Col Stewart, commanding officer Second
L ife Guards, reports that q few days since,
when the regiment was returning down the
Long Walk from field day, swarm Of
bees, attracted by the music, followed the
regiment into barracks, flying about over
the heads of the band. On arriving at the
barrrack yard the band formed up to play
the regiment into barracks: the bees follow
ed their example, forming up also and set>
Ting on branch of tree over the heads
of the bandsmen. They were ut once taken
prisoners by the corporal of the guard, and
are now hived in the barrack yard.
The distance over which the bees folio we'd
the band was more than mile. We have
heard Of spelling bees, but these are musi-
cal bees with vegeance. It is common
practice in the country to collect bees by
means of rafting warming-pan with a
piece Of iron, or shaking stone in tin
kettle, and the idea that bees will follow
sounds is IS old as Virgil.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-11-02
LONGEVITY or BRAIN-woRkERs.

That great thinkers and hard BRAIN
workers are long lived is asserted, with a
considerable array of facts, in a volume by
DR.. Beard. He presents list of some 500
of the most eminent names in history, in
Guiding q number like Pascal. Mozart,
Keats and others who died young. and finds
the average Of the 500 to have been over
sixty four years. As this is far beyond the
average Of farmers. mechanics and business
men, he concludes that the wear and tear Of
brain work is not SO exhausting as is COM
monty supposed, and that 1t rarely shortens
life. The London Spectator, however, re-
viewing this theory maintains that excessive
mental toll must shorten life, and did evil
IDENTIFY shorten it in the case Of many Of the
500 cited: but they had originally more
vigorous constitutions and . large amount
of vital force, and, by virtue Of this super
Tor vitality which explains in part, also,
their superior brain power, they were able
to continue hard work even to old age, be-
fore breaking down under the pressure;
though the same vital force would have pro
longed life for many years if they had not
exhausted it prematurely.