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The Morning herald., 1877-11-26
A NIGHTS STRANGE JOURNE..

party of young men crossed the Gre.
fensee, Canton Zurich to Failanden,
Switzerland, few days since, to witness
the conservation of a new church. On
arriving at their destination, they fastened
their craft with a long chain to the ietty.
and after going to church and eating a
good supper, washed down by copious
lbations of beer, they went down to their
boat 1t was already dark, SO they made
the best Of their way homeward The
Journey was lorg and tedious. On and on
they went, but the harder they rowed the
less progress they seemed to make. They
were in despair, some of them thought
they were doomed for their sins to remain
forever on the lake. When dawn broke the
crew were well nigh spent, two of them lay
in the bottom of the oat utterly exhausted.
They looked round, they looked twice, they
looked thrice, before they could realize the
fact that they had forgotten to unloose their
boat from the chain, and that they had !
been rowing for their lives the night
through within a few yards of the newly
church
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26
NOTICE..
instructions to Ladies Gratis

AL who arc dcs'r~us to ho fhei
oT :! THlEnn%ShnkcrS, would 1i1d il 20 'hei
~ 80 1 ~ age 10 ch!i OF Ha,}aN.c SCHWARTZ
AZ nsr temporary residence. : Shiniev
rGsreGt, rn,r' wnere she vii r,ma'q tor ,
lew lew Gays 70 Leach the C tenIiaipftsp svs"
child cI'n ni cutting, garments Tor Iadies and
Ccl,.iuLen' en- n' also, Shir,S %r gentlemen. SbiTts
lor sale, Cutting, b}stirg and fttiuG Inne 's
:. Wv ,,le shortest notice anG lowest prices1
10, n"u VII only call and be COT Vinced. Ladies
sepl2-tf ,-,,.,,-.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26
THE HERALD y
v,,mtugton. Delaware Nov. 26. 1877
ION OF FLOWERS Rl
BIRDS.

curious chain of circumstances, lead
mo to definite natural result, is noted b,
q correspondent of Nature writing from
Mendanao. Certain flowers secrete nectar,
which attracts certain insects. These in.
sects are the natural prey of the sun birds
and flower peckers; but to capture them
the birds are obliged to probe diligently the
corollas of numerous flowers. Each bird in
50 doing brushes off pollen, which adheras
10 the plumage surrounding its bill, and
this pollen is thus conveyed to other
flowers, which so become fertilized.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26
EDUCATIONAL.
CT. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY,

NT. .JOSEPH'S ACADEMY,
~ 49,
oHEsTN Ut HILL. PHILADELPHIA.
Under the care of the Sisters of ST. .Josspb
The course Of instruction includes all the
DranchesOf useful and Christian educa
ton. " N'"0''
annual pension for Board and Tuition
tAO. For further particulars, atidress,
sepl-ly MOTHER MARY JOHN
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26
RISE AND FALL OF THE LAM

Occasionally the fluctuations of land ma,
DC exempided to an extent which could
hardly bete1pected, fact well illustrated
by the case of the Temple of Jupite,
serapis at Puzzuoli, on the Bay Of Naples.
This temple, now in ruins, dates from a
very ancient period, three marble pillars
remaining to mark the extent of what was
once magnificent pile of buildings. Half
way up these pillars the marks of boring
shellfish are SEEM some burrows formed bv
these mollusks still containing the shells BY
means of which they were excavated. At
The present time the sea level is at the
very base of the pillars, or exists even
below that site. Hence arises the natural
question-"How did the shell-fish pa;n
access to the pillars, to burrow into them in
the manner described?" Dismissing as an
irrelevant and impossible idea that of the
molusks being able to ascend the dry pil-
lars, two suppositions remain Either the
pillars and temple must have gone down to
the sea through the subsidence of the land.
or the sea must have come up to the pillars.
II the latter theory be entertained, the sea
level must be regarded as having of neces-
slty altered its level all along the Bay of
Naples and along all the Mediterranean
coasts. And as this inundation would have
within the historic period, we
would expect not only to have had some
'ecord preserved to us of the calamity, but
We should also have been able to point to
distinct aud ineffaceable traces of sea-action
N the adjoining coasts There is, however
10 basis whatever for this supposition. No
vldence is forthcoming that any such rise
the sea ever took place; and hence we
re forced to conclude that the subsistence
+ sinking of the land contains the only
ational explanation of the phenomena
'e had thus local sinking of land taking
lace at Puzzuoli. The old temple was
submerged; its pillars were .
1ried beneath the waters of the sea, and
le boring mollusks of the adjacent sea-bed
xed on the pillars as habitation, and 8
'red their way into the stone. Then a
cond geological change supervened. The ce
ton OF subsidence was exchanged for one q
elevation; and the temple and its pillars m m
adually rose from the sea, and attained al al
cir present level, while the stone-boring y
el-fish were left to die in their homes. hs
le surrounding neighborhood- of W
suvius-is the scene of constant change
d alteration in land-level; and the Incl
Mt is worth recording, if only to show fn
W the observation of the apparently 70,
Hing labors of shell-fsh serves to substan- u
te grave and important chapter in on
history of the earth. h.-Nanbcrss Jour, i
an
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26
A POWDER-MILL.

powder-mill is not in the least like
other mills. Instead of one great building,
itiscomposed of many rough-looking little
Sheds-sometimes as many as seventy or
eighty. These are long distances apart,
separated by dense woods and great mounds
Of earth, so that if one "house" is blown
up, the others will escape like fate. Of
some the walls are built very strong, and
the roofs very slight, in the hope that if
an "xposon happens, its force will be ex-
pended upward only. Other houses have
enormous roofs of masonry covered with
earth; on the roofs of others are tanks kept
always full of water.
The constant danger inseparable from
The work would be greatly increased were
there not strict rules, always enforced. No
cautious visitor can be more careful than
'ne "orkmen themselves, for they know, if |
ah explosion happens, it will be certain,
instant death to them. So no lights or fires
are ever allowed no one lives nearer the |
mus than can be helped some of the
ou'l''ngs are carpeted with skins, and the
lloors are always flooded with an inch or
'"o OF water; and in front of every door is
" SHALLOW tank of water. Before entering,
every person must put on rubber shoes and
walk through this water, for the nails in a
'00-heel might strike spark from bit of
Sand or gravel, which might explode sin
s'e gram OF gunpowder, and cause wide
"pfead disaster So the rubber shoes worn
Ill Ill the mills are never worn elsewhere.
'ne''' too, every one is expected to keep his 6
'.'s about him; there is never any loud t
"'A'hg and laughter, and no one ever t
'u'afs OF shouting. Yet with all this ex- i
"elne care, explosions sometimes occur, G
luu 'hen there is seldom any one left to tell e
10W 1t happened, st. Nicholas. r
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26

Il WOULD seem that not only is the eli
1''e OF Iceland growing SO cold that grain
'u''ot rlpen there, but that of Scadinavia
as ' western Europe is becoming more
|"t "t'ere' This is due, it is supposed, to the
'''uy descent of the ice of the far North
'p0n The shores Of Iceland. It has been
''ef'alned that the temperature of Green
sl' was once much more mild than at
F.'esent' Plants have been discovered in
t's'l state there which cannot now present
Es ssn OF life. In the Atlantic, also, ice has
v'n found much further south than
h. usfly' Is another ice age slowly making
us approach7
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26
INFLUENCE OF GASLIGHT UPON
THE EYES.

The verdict of scientific deputation fo
medical purposes has been presented to til
Prussian Minister of Education. Lithc
g'aphta extracts the following, which refer
to living and study rooms, but is equal
applicable to printing offices, factories
etc.:
According to the previous experience.
of oculists no injurious effects of gasligh
upon the eyes of pupils has been observed
when it has been used properly, and
especially where arrangements are present
to protect the eyes from the direct influence
of the bright fame. In general, shades
and globes serve for this purpose The
dark, totally opaque tin shades are how
ever, very injurious, and all complaints
against the use of gaslight are referable
almost universally to these improper con-
trivances. With these, the eye stays in
total darkness but looks upon brightly
Illuminated surface, so that dazzling and
over irritation or superintendent of the
eye result, with all their attendant injurious
results. Very suitable are the globes of
milk glass, which diffuse the light more,
and the eye is not injuriously affected
Experience shows that more heat is gener-
ated by gaslight; hence the gas flames
must not be brought too near the head,
because the radiant heat which it sends out |
might cause headache and congestion of the
brain. Where several persons are using
The same fame, the source of light has to be
higher up, SO that the unpleasant effect of
the radiant heat disappears, especially if
he so-called "plate" illumination is used,
which consists of large funnel-shaped
globe of milk glass closed beneath by
olate, whereby the descending rays suffer
proper diffusion and loss of intensity, and
t the same time the Pickering of the fame ]
" breaths of air is avoided and more
teady and quiet source of light is secured. ,
Jnder special circumstances, where the
yes are particularly sensitive, chimneys of
plackish blue color may be employed.
nder such precautions an injurious effect A
gaslight upon the eyes is not to be
,ared in the least.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26

=. 'Ae English are enormous consumers of
b. "no Jeules. The latter are made bv
Ia w. ~, ali London manufactures out of
l1ou A'oeS' sheep aud calf-skins, old kid
cro, oookskin breeches, horses hoofs,
krvsts, % u n' leather size and glue. During the
,ons '@'o' falace Exhibition in 1851 hides in
|ccoua4 4 advanced "a cent per cent in price on
be rofs, y, 'le great demand for jellies in
|oes i,esn"ent ;D's rooms of the city. Car,
br ,, Instead of being devoted to the use
bot ans an,on they We're imported~that Of
be ma, " Snoe-making-wero bought up by
aakina in'0''cturlng confectiopers for :sIy
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26
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The Leipsic police are making war G.
aides trains i'll the street. Notice has bee.
given through the newspapers that any
person whose dress is found trailing on thc
sidewalk will be fined.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-26

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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-04-11
lNight Associated pross Ronort. |


NEW ORLEANS, April TO- Jockey
Club. Second day. Weather clear
and pleasant and attendance fair.
First race, 81 mile, all ages, club
purse, $500. The horses got Off we'll
together. Jack Hardy quickly took
the lead, which he held to the finish.
Easy winner by three lengths. Red
man second, Maria Barnes third, beat
Ing Biloxi John Campbell, Hades aud
Blanner Hassell. Time, LII Ia.
Pool ON track, Jack Hardy 50, Red.
man %, Field 7.
Second race--post stakes, all ages, 9
mile heats, % entrance; private purse,
500 added. Sam Harper IL, Ben But.
Ter AZ, Henry Bowehs 49, verdigris 8
dis. Time 1891, 1888. Harper won
easily. Pool on track, Harper 100
Verdlgris 40, Butler Is, Owens s.
Third race-one mile, with l0(
pounds on-eaeh three year old to car
ry proper weights, 8 pounds allowed
mares and geldings. Club purse 200
won by Bob Wooley by a length, Post
Leonard second, Coriander third, beat.
Ing Corinella, Brown and Kilburn-
time LAO. Pool on track, Kilburn 100,
Coriander 100, Corinella So, Wooley
%, field 10.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-04-11
Counou Proceedings

Adjourned meeting. Absent-Al-
dermen Keller and Cowen.
Committee on claims reported In
favor OF claims to the amount Of
Sl8s 70.
Committee on journals reported on
the reports Of mayor, market master,
and treasurer for March. Report
adopted.
Committee on journals reported on
above officers reports for the month OF
February. Reports adopted.
Committee on journals, TO whom was
referred the report Of city secretary,
regarding the issuance OF y, 200 twenty
year funding bonds for redemption o.
city scrip-find the same correct. Re
port adopted.
A report from the assessor and col
lector, stating he had made diligen
inquiry as to all.persons inIthe city liza
bic TO tax, aud they were herein Sc
forth in the accompanying roll, whicl
was sworn to.
Alderman Crowdus moved the re
port be received and referred to score
tary for examination. Carried.
The assessment rolls for this yea
show s4,l7O,4l5 worth Of property.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-04-11

grown on Mr.. McKnlghrs farm NJ
Arlington station, between here aud
Fort Worth, on The lIue Of tho Texas
aud Pacific railroad, The sampls
shown US was the finest We have ever
seen grown In the state, aud convin-
Cos US that Texas can beat any state
In the south raising cotton, II the
proper care aud attention IL given TO
select good seed, and thoroughly oul-
tiyatlng. This cotton VIII produce from
four to Ave thousand pounds OF seed
cotton to the acre, or three bales OF
lint cotton. The stalk shown 10 us
was not more than ilfteen Inches
long, with ten or twelve large bolls
on H. The bill being four or Ave
times az large as ordinary cotton. The
lint IL very fne aud would probably
grade higher than any now marketed
In our state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-04-11
Revenue Frauds In the Manu-
faoture of Tobacco In
North Carolina.
The Discovered Frauds Kxceed One.
Third OF the Total Amount OF Rev
enue Collected IN That State.
No Appointments in the Treasury Do.
parlments, for the Present, from tho
New England, Middle md At.
lantlo States --unlm portant
Cabinet Meeting.
might Associated Press Report.l


WASHINGTON, April l0.--The cabl.
net held short meeting to-day; moth
ing important.
A. X. Single has been appointed
chief Of the special treasury agents,
relieving Maj. w. II. Moore, who will
be retained as special agent.
There will be, for the present, no
treasury appointments from New Eng
land, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West
Virginia and District Of Columbia.
X. q. Nj. Lockwood has been APP
pointed chief clerk Of the. interior do
partment, and f. A. Seeleye, chief
clerk OF the patent office.
Very extensive revenue frauds In the
manufacture of tobacco In North Car
DINA have recently been discovered,
and the department proposes taking
vigorous measuresin bringing the par
ties concerned In them to speedy pun
ishment. Some thirty manufacturers
In the county OF Surrey are charged
with participation In these fraudulent
transactions, and have been indicted
before the grand jury of the United
States circuit court for the western
district OF North Carolina.
Mayor Wagner has charge Of the
district In which these frauds have
been perpetrated. AS q means Of de-
terring the revenue agents from the
performance Of their duties, number
Of suits bave been brought against
them for alleged technical violence of
law, but the department has signiiied
Its intention to fully sustain the
agents In their prosecution of these,
and all vlolators of internal revenue
laws, and has assured them that the
power of the government will be in,
yoked to protect them against all such
suits.
The frauds discovered in North
Carolina are estimated by the revenue
agents, to exceed one-third Of the
total amount OF internal revenue
taxes collected In that state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-04-11
A Delegation of Leading Busl-
ness Men Confer with
the Commission.
Tho Commission Suggests u dolly
Warden Legislature as . ComprO-
mise which is Indlg-
nantly Refused.
Rather than Endure Packard the Mer.
chants Announced Purpose 10
Force a Military Government
by Force Of Arms


NEW ORLEANS, April 10. Yesterday
the commission had three hours secret
consultation, and then received dele
CATION from the cation exchange, re-
presenting itn business elements, to
whom they are reported to have said
that they had sought Louisiana but
could not find II. They found two
governments, two supreme courts, and
an alleged dual government In all de.
partments, but In fact by the aeknowl-
edgement OF all parties, there's only
one legislature, though 1t meets In two
halls. The moment that legislature
meets In one body II will be the state
OF Louisiana, and while 1t IL In session
the only power IN the state that
can secure the intervention of
the army. II selkpovernment il
desired, aud the Withdrawal Of the
army, 1t can probably be secured In a
day, should the public opinion Of the
state compel lis Legislature to meet as
one body. There are thirty-three of
the thlrty-six senators and one hum
bred and four Of the one hundred and
twenty representatives whose election
is not disputed by either party, and
the commits ion urged that when they
assembled rs such the commission
could have nothing to say about its
action. The discussion continued for
three hours. The delegation was not
inclined to accept the suggestion,
maintaining that Nichols must TO de-
Tended as governor to the fullest ex-
tent. The commission was In session
nine h0urs.
New YORK, April 10.--A special
from New Orleans to the Tribune says
the presidents special commission
labored for four hours yesterday, with
delegation of leading busine men
OF the city, with the object OF persuade
ing them to organize movement to
ompel the politicians to form con-
solidated legislature OF all members In
both rival bodies whose election Is
conceded The members of the COM
mission made earnest speeches. The
business men were, however, immOv-
able. They said that rather than run
the risk OF having to endure Packard
as governor, they would resist with
arms, so as to make military govern
ment necessary. To-day's experiment
ends this compromise plan and the
commission may now try to bring
about an adjustment on the basis Of
legislature made up from the face Of
the parish returns. This 10 the only
compromise that has the least pros
pect of acceptance by the conserv-
atives..