New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-28
Especial Correspondence OF the Republican. ]
CENTENNIAL NOTES.
PHILADELPHIA, July "a, 1S7

PHILADELPHIA, July "a, 1876.
Scientists are begin ming to investigate
the causes of the late intenee heat that has
prevailed for the past four weeks through
ont the whole length and breadth OF the
| land. Some months ago it was predicted
by celebrated astronomers that during a
conjunction of the moon, which changes it's
course monthly, i: might come in contact
with this mundane sphere in Septem-
ber, and this prophecy Of wise men is
seized upon ae containing the solution, just
how is no: apparent. While Congress, at
Washington, is confined to the badly ven
tilated legislative hail, the timid cnes see
an ominOus coincidence IN the fac. that
the houses Of Parliament are still detained
at the English capital, the usually
agreeable summer converted into a fiery
one and the thermometer standing al 9Go.
But, after all, the fact OF not weather in
Europe is rather soothing TO the English
sight-seer here, because he knows that they
are iue. az uncomfortable at home as he is
here in this .blarsted climate" There is
nothing that go etfectuslly and promptly
relieves our sufferings and discomfort as
the knowledge that some one else is in a
worse conGition.
Nearly sll excrrsionists from the West
come 10y way Of Washington, and the most
of them declare it the hottest place in the
country. To such ! would recommend a
peruaal Of a late letter by Mr. Halstead, in
the Cincinnati Commercial. We hope it may
remove the prejudice OF those contemplat
ing visit to the exposition by way Of the
national capital.
The fright1ul mortality among children
du1 ing the heated term has been the means
of organizing series ct excursions on the
Delaware and Schuylkill, which have al
ready proved means of restoration to
thousands who have participated.
The number of visitors 10 the centennial
has been reduced from $4,000 to about
$1,000 day. The medical department is
still recognized as Icing one Of the blessed
institutions, and is well patrorized. The
| largest portion Of the cases admitted
quickly recover, as they result from a too
| free indulgence IN cold drinks, in 1nju.
| dicious quantities at one time.
| The storm of Saturday moderated the
| heat, and the atmosphere contains an ex
hileTa ting constituent, restored by the rain
| and lightning. Vegetation, yellow and
| parched for the past three weeks, has put OF
| an emerald green from the same cause. The
| winds during the storm were very heavy
| destroying many trees in the city and il
| fcting other slight damages. Ice water
and lemonade vendors have become street
| institution. and fans have heen a vital ne
| cessity. Umbrellas, so commonly used il
| Washington and IN the country further
| South. have become as common here
though it is hardly fashionable" yet.
! Thousands here who have experienced
and learned to appreciate the blessings O
tie fast mails, pour out their maledictionl
on the Congressional head; and it reall,
seems quite deprivation to the tens o
thousands of temporary residents of thi
city to have TO await their mails by wha
| now seems very slow method of trans
| portation. Professor Bell has been expert
menting with one of his inventions pertain
irg to the transmission Of musical sounds
He was in communication with telegraph
operator in New York. He used the pho
netio organ, and playing the air of "Ameri
ca, asked the operator in New York wha
he heard. Il hear the tune of America,
| <ho
Professor obligingly responded by givinl
several others, with q result equal.
satisfactory; and he has discovered
that one csA perform on Q musica
instrument and be heard at any poin
with which there is telegraphic con
nection. Among his other discoveries i
the wonderful one of the transmission o
the human voice over 1000 miles of wir
and be so distinctly heard that the speak
er, if familiar to the listener, is readily rec
ognized Just think of if, What has tn
future IN store tor u.s. Another centennia
perhaps we may converse with our friend
in London or Paris and recognize them b.
their voice. Possibly, too. by that time W
| may nave eslapIioAeu 1dMAidf feialion
with the man in the moon by the sam
means.
The managenentis is not a bit disheartene'
by the reduced number of visitors. 1t
claimed that many who have already mad
visits came for the season and are spendin
the hot months up the coast, to return her
with scores of thousands Of fresh visitor
! on the advent of cooler weather. I knoy
they are partially correct at least.
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