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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

FOR each species Of mammal-bear god, wolf goo, 3c
for each sort of Bird eagle god hummlnsolrd goa
grasshopper and the spider god But animals OF minor
R %d BEAR are rabbit aS and r SRepe
main the longest there similar survival OF the crane
NvfnoIogicai monsters among animals are also
wOrshped The animal gods are likely 10 pe seicoted
by person. family or tribe, il unsatisfactory Where
this god Is kept from time mmemor1al Oy Tlpe Vi ai
lily, il may become the totem OF the tribe Inc ncV
o. the Indian are deifcd Indians who nave exhDIlcu
bravery proves, or SKILL or whose success III $500
is of high rpute The story of their deeds Is handed
down from one generation 10 another, till they become es
tecied ~ gods. This class OF gods Is very numerous
especially among the Pacific coast Indians ana inc LSq
Nature gods are the persOnfei and defcd phenomena
of Tho SKY and ain chiefly; such the gods OF each OF
the fonr winds of RAIN Of thunder, OF lightning, of tor
nado, and many others These things were not peFs1
gods OF an ual, hero gods, these were credited WIN
the neteorOOgic performance The winds are the breath
the gods Tue Rainbow was made by gods lor Pu "
nose The sun il a god compelled by superior god 10
travel appointed way BY the continued IeoudI2n
the story OF the work feats Of this sort OF go
each his name becomes intimately associ.eu w
the specific phenomenon OF nature, ana eventuiy oa
symbol for this Particular power, process VI aiTe
in EARTH air sky. There are very Few pure H T
myths among North American Indians I h'y1
serpent or theO-f tch to.is the physical basis OF tne
god, and the name remains wien oIeL tnts
disappear. Many OF the brilliant ana i, ~
interpreting IndGn mythology nave ilao Vy G r ~
these circumstances not being understood. Whcn i,
mdst advanced in mythology, when they were passing
from Ncu tbcO-iG tClSll, hlillhii eON,
10 the worship Of nature gods. But no EhtVe NoI'n
American cIple nave been found iuly ehaheipTrSo
FROM the lower characters los Of their mythooSy; Tue
present condition Is growth from occisc poly
not a deecneTdcy from an Original hatuIS-Wo.9h,p
turUug freaks at symbolism am ulchS 1l iahSu"e.
The growth ton the lower forms can DC dlsaaihctH
traced III the various Hydrologic CONDITIONS Oh uheieh'
t:IBvs. o..o,,
The fable lore must be the subject OF separate essay
The mIode OF worship ami the means OF cohh'u,
VITA gods Offer daterais fot SIM more eNtntu w.
alteration IL may here bciuCutionCd hOWcN5i 'Idl ~
cief means Of communication are sOrcs:y uncl1uinr
wfcbcraIt playcr dancing, singing baptism, and sac
re anul Is are used to send H. tie gods alter Dig es
aS well fOT the more direct powers or huuhtc ,cy
are SUPPOSED TO possess. W. - W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
A CARNIVAL OF FOREST FIRES.

NEwBURGH, n. Y, Aug. 2S.-Iast night aud
to-day forest fires been raging in tire highlands OF
the Hudson opposite this city, and also near West Point
on North Beacon. An immense surface has been burned
over and the fire IL sim raging. The atmosphere In all
tns heavy with smoke That thus morning the
mountains invisible FROM this city The only dam
age so far reported young timber There were bush
rrs on the side OF Iona Island yesterday but were
extnguisIcd witt comparatively slight loss. The picnic
grounds were unframed
WHITEHALL, n. Y, Aug. 2s.-Fircs have
been burning In the mountains la Essex County near
scroon and Paradox lakes, for some days, and much
timber ard a few barns have been destroyed Last Fri
day afternoon when showers prevailed, no rain had
T. len for some week.. The country was very dry ana
much vegetation Was destroyed
FoRT JERvIs, N. Y, Aug. 2s.-FOrest fires
have been raging northeastern part of this town.
near CaboOnze, for the past week, destroying a vast
quantity VI young timber and several dwelling houses
aud barns large force Of men have been lighting the
fires hut thus without avail The Supervisor OF the
town has requested to send large force OF to
that section, which he Will DO Immediately
MILFORD, Penn, Aug. 28.-Extensivc fires
are raging the mountains the Pennsylvania side
the Delaware River, Pond Eddy. vast amount OF
valuable timber land has been burned The people
are fighting fire day and might, but thus far have
been unable cheek its ADVANCE ana unless heavy
set the damage viii DC very great The fires sup
posed to be Of insendiary origin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
COAL PIER BURNED At ELIzABETIIPoRT.
LOADED COAL CARS IN FI,MEs-Loss ESTIMATED AT
$4,000.

Pier No. 6, in the coal docks at Elizabeth
port was found to be fire at $3.50 y. m on Sunday
and an alarm was sounded which brought two engines
to the scene Through failure 70 have sufficient hose
on hand IL consid cradle time before stream on
water couit brought 10 bear upon the hanos. The
pier yag an old one partially decayed, and had been
used years depot Tor the Gpmeht Of coal by the
Delaware, Iackawanna and Western Railway. Is was
auoned by that company year ago, and passed into
the harls 81 tue Central Rail. Dad Company of EewJcr-
scy When tire broke out there were 70 cars on the
MIR laicn with abort 400 tons OF coal The flames
burs. out i'm the mid he ~ the pier, which dy As
Under ard burned IL each direction thc rS"F end being
unapprOachac and end toward the town only feeDy
protected rho str Of wa,~ poured uppn H. III
short line the stringers aud pannS u the pier were
consumed aud the burning cars dropped through mo
the water The hcl wac 40 Intense that cnfnhiStl'e
material on tho adDinns piers icntcd and IL was With
considerable difficulty that the piers saved The
loss il estimated about $4,000 aud there was no IN
srnce So far aa could he learned. The IRE II supposed
l,y come 20 have been NOTK Of mctndaric5, but
others assert that may have been the result OF accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

At the Office No lis Maiden Lane, of Libby, Bartlett
& Kmball, Mr.. Bartlett said that their building on
FrJnt had been used formerly By them for the manu-
fctare Oi lard oil II Rad been used only store
house. however for several months At tao time OF the
fire IL contained between 500 to 900 barrels Of high
grades OF lubrcating obs, valued at from $4,000 to
$4,000 This stOcl fully insured, the Insurance
probably covering than the loss, in the following
companies Ktna Of Hartford Fire Association OF Phia-
delphia, New-lOrt and WORKERS, Hamilton, hetropoli-
tan, German, Buffalo, aud Wiansburgh City compa-
cs. Had the occurred the previous week the loss
would have been much greater, during that time sew
cral hundred barrels oil had been shipped Ia Europe
FROM that storehouse. The building beo ged TO the
estate OF the late John Pryor. whose brother, the agent
for the property, resided in NewRochellc.
Murphy & Nesbit oi No. GA Firstayc., had an office,
stable anu sheds north OF the refinery. ali OF
which were DESTROYED The horses which were Insured
for 500 were saved. Under the sheds were about 200
barrels Of Emo and cement, most OF which were ll'Ie
damaged. Piled In front OF the street were 10000
Philddc phla bucxs. worth about Sl,2OO, which were
badly broken the fall Of the front wall OF the sugar
refinery The sheds insured for $1,000, and the
~ 400 ia the TrgeStnan Insurance Company,
which amount it is thoGgh VIII aoodt cover the losS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
IN THIS CITY.

Early yesterday morning a fire was discovered
on the folr;h foor q the large warehouse at No 100
Broad IT.. occupied by sarns River and larfpr Trans
portatioa Company. The flames extended 20 the turd
floor rut there they checked and were not per
nit 10 involve the lower aoOrs OF that building. This
building vac damaged - 900, AMI the loss upon the con
iCnts estimated ct $4,000. Ia the adjoining build
ing No 1913 Bronds, the br-t nJor occu pied BY j. D.
SuIakcn, grocer, was damaged $500 by water. The
:iirep upprr floors asO occupied by Ntnrn 70,
and were damaged 1900 The OF the IRE hO tno
amount OF the Insurance wah ut ascertain. a. Nliiah
HallOn Frgu. No 10 at work on one oi the lad
dcr assisting to turn the stream upon the nanc, when
"A great gust 81 wind whirlCl cloud 81 smoke utO his
face c:lisnc Inn To fall back fining. His comrades
saws h.m fan and fastened 10 his all before nc iad
ioosCred is clutch tie ran p ui tn iaGd@ tic
was unconscious when he reached tie grodud aud was
borne 10 the cnginchOusc. where he soon aiCrward re-
covered
The fourth story of Nos. 173 and 10
ChatEan-st occupied Dy Alien Co., dealers IN tobacco
caught Dire last evening, and the stock WIS damaged
~ 900 The building, owned by II. X Thufbar. was
damage 81 900 The losses fully cOvcic1 by lnsG
rance Tie cause OF ;ne ire WAS not asoeItained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

Gilbert ad arises from the fact that by the action OF te
Ranid Transit Commissioners the two roads were 70
mite in building where the routes ad OUT ny
the Cmmissioners cOincded. The route for the new
Work road red very materially from that OF the Gu
bert road and only eolncided in few points MT Dele
van felt confident that the decision In the Patten fult
which was adverse to the road, would be reversed py
the Court Of Appeals. There was however dinerehce
of opinion as to whether the case could be taken
20 the Court Appeals 1t being discretionary order on
the part of the General Term OF the Court OF common
Pleas. A.. ...o
None OF the lawyers the opposite side OF the case
cond be seen except Mr. Scrbncr OF counsel i0r tne
Ninth Avenue Railroad He, however, was unwiling 10
say an ythng In relation to the matter beyond mat Tic III
tended TO appeal from Judge Van Hoesens decision ana
expected to be successful In the appeal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
TIE FIRE RECORD.
TILE S0IITH-ST- FIRE.

THE SOUTH-ST. FIRE.
PARTIAL LIST OF OCKERsBAUsEN BROTHERS INsU-
RANCEs-THE OTHER LOSSES.
1t is impossible as yet to ascertain exactly
the losses of those who suffered by the soutst fire on
Sunday AT the Office at No 81 Wast Of ockershausen
Brothers. Of the sugar refinery yesterday one OF
the members OF the firm said that there were three safes
the burned building two OF which had been recovered
The third which he had hopes OF getting at before
to-day contained all the policies OF insurance. The firm
employed no broker and the only other record OF the
in a small book kept for reference on the
Office DESK which DESTROYED in the fire. The amount
of insurance roughly estimated by the firm at nearly
$500 900. From the insurance companies the following
list OF risks obtained, although no full list could DO
given as the firm had Cancelled several old policies, re-
placing them with new Ones after their failure in Jan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Windsor Hotel-COngrcssman Benjamin A. Wills
Of York. Richard Vanx OF Philadelphia, and O. j. Bona
parte of Baltimore Grand Central HoeCo Lopez raDia
Chief Centennial Commissioner for spain Ne nOrh hICi
Judge H. Grandin Of Mobile and Col George w schonen
u. g. Army ram Avenue Hoe-Ihe Hon 0alnsna n. Grow
OF Pennsylvania the Robert Laird Collier OF Boston ana
Gen. Arson stager OF Chicago Strsrdm hogsegfoi T. ~
bury of Yale College ST. Denis HoteProi Mordeca
Yanal Of the u ~ Naval Observatory Aerop0utdn Hoe
The Hon. Dewitt G. Lteiohn OF Oswego Breroort Hcse
South Wales COLEMAN Hotse-Enest Pontzen OF the Aus
TRAN Centennial Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
FIRE IN A RAILROAD BRIDGE.

As the 1:10 y. M. tram on the Pennsylvania
Railroad running at full speed. on Saturday afternoon
between Deans station ard Monmouth junction. passed
over a short bridge which crosses deep but narrow
gorge the engineer noticed that OF the tmbers
which the track rests On IRE He stopped his train
and made au tx animation, which revealed that the lin
Der was than half burned through, and could not
have sustained the weiS OF the train ten minutes later
The thrOdgn expcss Tor Philadelphia had passed over
the bridge uater of hour before but notice had
been taken OF the fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
DISEASES OF MEN.

Tho importance Of the healthlness Of the nervous
system cannot be overcstimated; It's power over life
human happiness be recognized its capabilities
qualities and its powers the importance Of It's healthfal
preservation moderate the danger Of OyertaNing IL
through thought study or intense application in
mental and research by absorbing
the conduct Of complicated and mOmen
business interests by the excessive indulgence OF mo
subjects Consideration also the knowledge OF what
moderation what is and when these exist the absolute
necessity OF promptly seeking advice from an expert who for
years has devoted his whole time and atten
study investigation and treatment OF all the maa
dies Of this important department. TO accurately determine
diseased conditions, their nature causes and origin,
whether arising Of its Eularty
excess and from his experience and practice has learned
discover Of the arrangement and as promptly apply
the inexperienced and 80 annoying 70 the
naturally wants 70 know without delay VII
II the extent Of the arrangement the probabilities
O recuperatlOn and the tine required
striking example OF the value of and practical
well the usefulness Of the prompt applc
0 suitable remedies found In the statement
abroad that large proportion OF those who
suffer FROM mental disturbance and absolute insanity pena
the first symptoms have manifested themselves.
n the intellectual cepartmentOt the brain has become
hauSted by Intense mental application tcprvng IL OF tho
power Of connected thought only its strength
by being properly fed and noushod by the OF certain
tcmac methods Ii IL precisely so In other department.
whether of appetite propensity passion each requiring
different remedy for Us regeneration and different for
bringing their OverwOrkcd and cOnii.
tons Importance OF this branch Of medical practice
family The securing OF hereditary titles and the
tention OF states IN the family
From long aaG large experience In this direction have
been able aud by the thankful appreciation
of the families In the city and nations and
tainy Incae mach 10 cultivated minds IN oonnec-
ton with my p ca experience in what peraius 10 the
OF recovering their powers whether Of BRAIN appetite
propensity, or passJh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
UN,ENDtARY FIRES.

BosToN, Aug. 2S.-By an incendiary fire at
HYDE Park last night the houses OF Horalio Newell,
John NJ. Mosher, and Andrew +. Qugey were entirely
DESTROYED Mr. Newclrs loss is 80 800, not
known; Mr. MOsher's, 1900, Insurance 5000 and
HT Quigley'e, $500. insurance $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

On seeing the bold and startling statement
on a prominent booksellers window Helens Babies
sold here" party nom the untry remarked that IL
was not strange IA ut babies sold alter selling tho
Old South by auetion.-iDOston Transcripts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
coSsuMrIIos PER ISHABTrANr IN CITIES or rIE UNITED

These statements c arly show the much greater rato
of consumption IN cities of tins country over those In
Europe, aud OF the CITY Of NewYork over all other
cities.
The following may be mentioned % some OF the ways
and places aud by which waste and loss occur: On
the docks aud piers ut public drinking hydrants; ut
public ountains in The public buildings; In livery ana
private stables In railroad and omnibus stables In
washing yards, walks, streets. &c. without authority
permit; in buildings ON account OF detective Plumbing
bad valves brcakagc, DC; by oodng the streets In sum
mer IA place OF sprinkling them.
Efforts have been made within the last quarter and
with some suec &c. curta waste at OF the places
enumerated Wiz Special Inspectors have been charged
with seeing n waste along the water front Is prev anted
~ far M pussble but perfect remedies must a
piled to fully meet this case The proprietors OF large
stables have eJoned TO attach floating valves In
tronghs and tubs 10 shut OF the water whoa they
are hed Great waste occurs at these establishments,
aud strict compliance with the order Of the department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
SCIENCE AT BUFFALO.
YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

A REPORT IN FAVOR OF A GOLD STANDARD THANKS
TO PROF. HENRY - VALUE OF Tile SIGNAL
SERVICE.
a BUFFALO N Y. Aug. 2S.-The American Associa-
Hon for the Advancement of Science again met in
general session this morning Prof A. p Barnard in
the chair. The Special Committee on Weights,
Measures, and Coinage made report IN favor OF
cold as a single money standard, which report, on
motion of Prof. LecOmpte was referred to the
Standing Committee, with power.
Prof Joseph Henry of Washington presented
the association with the last publication of
the Smithsonian Institution. Referring to the
institution, he said that it now has
fund of $700,0o0 having had at the
beginning of It's career only $4,000 IN the
treasury, and is in q very prosperous condition. On
motion of Prof Heinrichs Of Iowa University, a
formal vote Of thanks was rendered to Prof Henry
as conductor of tho institution for the courtesy ami
versaly extended by the institution to the students Oh
science In returning his thanks for The honois con-
veyed, Prof. Henry spoke in very complimentary
manner of the Signal Service. as conducted Dy Ooh'
Never and said taat America is to he credited with
doing more than any other country for the advance
ment of the science of meteorologv
Prof Huxley, on recommendation Of the Standing
Committee. was added to the International Com
nittee on Geological Nomenclature.
Action on the nominations as reported yesterday
was DELAYED until the closing session. The afternoon
session was devoted to sectional work. Tomorrow
the members of The association will make an cXcuI-
SION to jamestown on the invitation OF tic Erie
Railway Company The closing session will be held
Oh Wednesday afternoon, no meeting to be held III
the morning of that day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
HOME NEWS.

YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs, IN
BROADWAY
Ca On, $40. Noon, 1872 3 PIN. SO. Midnight So.
Highest dunng the day, So. Lowest b8'.
Average, 697s' Same day. 1870, 7Os.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

win be demanded The Department OF Parks has been
requested to stop the public fountains during the night
and has complied herewith, thus cutting on
siderable source OF waste.
IL is intended TO follow up and enforce all the reia-
least some portion Of the waste Of water will be pre-
vented and without injury TO any public or private In
tertst.
Very great waste in dwelling houses, and the
best mode OF correcting It Is problem OF diicul6 sou
The introduction OF meters has been advocated by
some the most eectual remedy. But there obi
tions TO this method of serious import As a charge
over and above specified qua ty the health and clean
illness occupants OF tenement houses and other prem
ises upon whom the tax would ultimately fl might be
endangered aud the last evil would be greater than the
first The examination and inspection OF meters by the
city officials large number OF whom would be required,
would perhaps be considered Objectionable aud the
would be liable TO get out OF order ana repair
The introduction OF meters, however, w0ui certainly
have effect improving the character of the plumb
ing the detective nature OF which proinc source OF
waste ard loss owners and occupants OF houses would
study their true interests as taxpayers they would
build with strong and well protected plumbing secure
severe Winters of this climate. And II tenants would
guard against all extravaganza in the of water their
shall require the expensive method OF meters,
the construction OF new aqueduct, the outlay must ID
evitabiy tI proportiOnately upon every citizen.
The introduction meters throughout the city would
cost in tine first outlay some S3OO0OOO, and secondly
would entail considerable annual costsor repairs and
new aueduct from the Croton River with the neces-
sas ne ess t6an s5 and would
all upOn the city perpetual charge Tor interest re-
pairs and superintendent Oi more thah @ioVoooO an
nualy. -,
That an additional supply of water for this great city
must be provided before the lapse OF many years Ia
nuisputable proposition. TIE question now s whether
the enormous Oatlay for this purpose cannot De post
named Tor some years and until the overburdened num-
cipaity shall be better able to bear It, IL Is an I'M
pOrtant question for the consideration VI TIE city a
thOIities and for every nhabtant Of NewYOrk. Tho
formg by juci0us regulations, properly enforced, can
do much TO effect the desired object, ald citizens of
every class while still enjoying the use Of water in On
abundance beyond that of other city, may by sI-
ply avoiding It's abuse and waste escape for consider
able time an additional and burdensOIlc taxation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

Sweet words spoken with fonl breath please
the but offensive to the nostrs MILK OF MAGNEsA
makes them graceful to both.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
DIR, RlDWAYS REGULATING Pills,

Perfectly tasess elegantly coated, for the OF all dis
orders OF the stomach liver bOn Kidneys, bladder
Diseases headache constipation cosyencsS indigestion dy
Iepsa OtOusncss, Bilious fever Inflammation OF the bowels
piles aud all arrangements OF the internal viscer Warranted
PRICE Is CENTS PER BOX SOLD BY pRUGGIsTS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

LUNDBoRGs CALIFORNIA WATER for the toilet
and bath delightful substitute for Cologne Bay Rum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

Some one wrote to The San Francisco Ners
Letter for the editor to decide bet ohIkcspeaes
first name. He replied: BY reference 10 our eDcyclO-
pedia, We find his George, Ol, - he always
signed himself, q. DObsOn Shakespeare"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS. |

ITO minister to a mind diseased use Pc
RUyIAy SYRUP IL ytalzes brain well the body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29

Inc lecclplb lot TAXES IlsJ week were
$1,000 20.
The Erie Railway Company il repanking
the lower end Of Pavoniaayc. distance OF 500 feet;
There were received at the Abattor during
the past week, 4,5s2 cattle o,o3o hogs, and li,75o
sheep.
James X. Martin q well known citizen Of
the Hghts was arrested last night complaint OF hs
wife, who charged him with descrton He gave bail to
answer
Richagd DOoley complained before Judge
Reese yesterday that gang OF boys were breaking his
windows An officer detailed TO attend to them learned
that Dooey had enced the boys into his saoon taught
them Ia play cards aud their money. DOOley was
arrested last night for keeping dsorerly house, and
III held for examination to-day.
NEWARK.
Sergeant Wyman and three patrOlmen yea
teray made descent the disorery house at No OFT
Benontayc., and arrested five Inmates Subsequently
Of them, Christian Scyer, was committed 10 tho
County Jail and the Others discharged payment
of fines.
NEW-JERSEY.
BAYoNNE.-The body of a woman about 35
year. of age found floating In the Morris Canal near