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however to reduce this law to practical application
have ELECTED an abundance OF conflicting evidence,
put nevertheless II IL well settled tna' IN ~
department of mechanics is an extended course
OF actual experimenting more urgently needed
or OF graver public importance. Still against even
the above supposition the fall OF eleven spans
seems TO initiate. at least in the light OF such
Information as is now at hand and the conviction
is forced that some other theory lies the bottom
OF the occurrence This leads to the suggestion or
all hypothesis which has already been frequently
urged by engineers who dsapproye Of bridges on
the suspension system-nanely. that the structure
may be thrown into isochronal vibrations by the
wind. This Introduces new attacking element.
It insni is wel known that very heavy
brate over large arcs by very spali
force. il the impulses be properly timed. Soldiers
IN crossing bridge always break step so as to
avoid causing vibrations i'll the structure. and
there is well known old story OF
his pan being to cause the bridge to swing in unison
with the beats Of notes corresponding in pitch
with the periodic vibrations Of the structure.
Of SO Well Known y physical p' fact. which
Is here adeuced simply to point out
long spans of the Tay Bridge were thrown into ac-
tual swinging vibration by the gale itself. those
OF the same length would vibrate spontaneously.
nodes or neutral points. Under these conditions
the strain on the grders would be not only that due
wna pressure put. a. some por1as OF .ne
by the momentum OF the moving mass.
Tho sum OF these strains might very greatly
augment THO totai stress huu perusPs eAeNoto ~ w
point just short of that OF actual rupture.
The instant train entered upon the first span
thus swinging. not only would Its weight increase
the momentum. but its large surface would be OPP
posed to the wind pressure. largely increasing the
effect of the latter 1t is easy then to suppose the
immediate breaking which is reported. and not
only this. but it readily be conceived that the
fall OF ono girder might influence that
of the girder adjoining or rather that the
increase Of stress might be trans
united sufficiently to another to throw 1t In
tnrn beyond its limit Of resistance This hypothesis
seems to account for the sudden disappearance OF
the train. the absence of any warning of the dis
aster and the quick fall of the Orders. 1t is
however advanced merely probable theory. to
be be tested by such facts further investigation
OF all the attending circumstances may elicit.
PARK BENJAMIN, Phi. D.
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THE TRAGEDY OF THE TAY.

SEEKING THE CAUSE OF THE cATAsTRoPHE-
RAILS wnENcHED FROM THEIR CHAIR AND
SNAPPED SHORT oFF-DIvERs AT woRx-AN
EMPTY FIRST CLASS CARRIAGE DISCOVERED.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Dec. 80, 1879.
The official report of the North British Rail-
way in regard to the casualty ON Sunday
from the break in the Tay Bridge says the
falling Orders made a very clean break from
that portion which remains standing. Almost
the only signs of the smash the ends OF
tho rails on which the trains ran, which
are torn assunder. Tho rails remaining are
wrcnched out of their chairs for few yards.
After several unsuccessful attempts diver has
discovered first class carriage of the wrecked
train but as there were no first class passengers
no bodies were discovered in the car. Opera
tions will be resumed tomorrow.
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MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.

BOSTON, Dec. 80. 1879.
Mrs. Helen Josephine Ward. living at No. II
Hamilton place. with her daughter, girl OF nino-
teen. was mysteriously shot last night while asleep.
and died this morning. From what the daughter
says. it is believed that while in state of
bulism she shot her mother. who occupied the same
room and the same bed. Miss Ward arrested
and committed to prison this morning. there being
supposed to be ground for the belle. that the act
was premedtated and not accidental. There are
conflicting statements attributed TO Miss Ward,
being that she saw object moving about the room
and dred ut it, supposing it to be burglar. On the
contrary it is stated that she confesses to having
shot her mother while lying in bed beside her, under
the impression there was burglar III the room, and
that the pistol accidentally discharged in the
excitement OF the moment.
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MoNcAsI's ATTEMPT.

Thus Alfonso has escaped assassination for the
second time. The events of October rs. 1878, have
not yet boon forgotten. Tho King was returning
from his solitude In the Escural where weeping by
day and night. he knelt by the mausoleum of his
lost Mercedes He was received at the Madrid station
with roars of artillery and pomp of ceremony.
His cavalcade had entered the Gale Mayor when
loud report heard and a fash was
seen from the sidewalk near the Ayuntamcnto.
Instantly the King stopped his horse and
pointing out tho man who had fred rode
coolly on. Generals. officers. police. soldiers,
and people rode wildly up. and ere the miscreant
could drop his weapon he was seized lie made not
the slightest attempt to escape. Terrible ndigna-
ton was manifested among the crowd that instantly
gathered from the bazaars and markets in tho Plaza
Mayor. Attempts were made TO wreak summary
vengeance on tho assassin he taken to tho
Civil Governors. He still displayed the ut
most GOODNESS. He drew cigar from his pocket.
which. after striking a match. he cooily lit and
began to smoke. lie was very thin man. of me-
dunn height, wearing a light mustache and having
his hair closely cropped. He admitted the crime
and triumphantly declared himself socialist aud
He denied that he had accomplices.
Io said he came alone from Tarragona purpe sely to
ment of his life. His name was Juan Olivia Moncass
and he was cooper by trace.
GENERAL GRANT WITNESS.
When the shot was Arod General Grant was stand
Ing at window Of the Hotel dc Paris, overlooking
tho Puerty del Sol. This hotel is q long distance
from the scene Of the attack, but looks the
great Central Plaza Of Madrid directly down tho
Gallo Mayor. General Grant, who was following
with his eyes tho progress OF the royal cavalcade.
distinctly saw the fash OF the assassin's pistol.
Through Senior silvera he sent to the King his sim
cerc congratulations on the escape. There
was q great gathering of diplomats, mobiles
and men of all parties at the palace.
The King drove to tho Chapel of the
Aooha with his sister, the Princess OF the Asturias
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AN E>GINEER's HYPOTHESIS.
DEcEMBER 80. 1879.


To THE EDIron THE HRRAIp:-
There are few considerations relative to the fall
of the Tay Bridge which may anticipate the dis
cussion which tho casualty Is sure to evoke among
engineers the world Tho anomalous facts
which will strike almost every one are frst that
the bridge should fall after being constructed to re-
sst six times the weight aud twice tho wind pressure
likely to be cncountered and, second that when 1t
did fall large section eleven spans aggregate
ing some two thousand four hundred feet should go
This last circumstance renders 1t difficult believe
that the bridge yielded under the weight of tho
train for in such event faulty span might possibly
give way without injuriug the Others Neither does
the suggestion already made that tho derai-
mcnt of the train might have caused the
destruction of some important member of the
probable; for in this case the form aud nature OF
the truss appear to preclude the extension of the
injury grcata distance General indications 80
TO show that the cause must DO sought In an
abnormal condition OF the structure, or rather ono
which did not enter into the calculations OF tho
builders. Such condition would be the dceriora-
ton OF the metal by its change from fbrous to
n crystalline state under repeated vibration. That
this occurs in railway bridges has been
enSneers. On the other hand many examples
are quoted by different authorities to sup
port tho theory. Apropos to this particular
founder. now in this country, informs us that
he has known bars of iron made by
himself from scotch pig s,,. to change from
north Of France to Paris This is. of course ex-
treme instance Again. recen. esearch i mas
stands q large quiescent load, that fact is little
proof Of stability under repeated shocks
A bar, for example, may stand million vibrations
and break down the aud the last
shock may he lighter than preceding Ones Attempts
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AND OHIO RAILWAY.


RICHMOND Va, Dec. &c. 1879.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company was held in
this city to-day, 1900 shares Of stock being repre-
sentcd in the meeting. Tho report of President
Huntington IL encouraging as to the general bust
moss OF the company and the outlook for the future,
and speaks with confidence OF the carly completion
OF the Western extensions OF the road and also of its
extension to such point the waters of tho Chess
apeake as examination shall prove to possess the
best water and harbor facilities. Vice president
wickhams report shows that the total earnings for
the past fiscal year : ,S9i b42; the operating
expenses 507 1882; the earnings the operating
expenses, S3S4 300. Messrs. q. Z. Huntington, \.
Hatch. A. A. Low, Elias y. Higgins. John Castrec.
Jesse Hoyt, A. Il. Orr. Ezra Wheeler and EDWARD 4.
Fournior, all of New York. and Williams O. Wick
ham and John Echols. OF Virginia. were elected
direcfnra.
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THE STORM IN GREAT BRITAIN.
CONTINUANCE OF THE BAD wEATHER-ExrRAoR-
BINARY EXACT vERIFIcArroN OF THE HER
AIDS PREDIcTIoN-TERIIBLE LOSS OF LIFE
AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE
TEMPEsTs
by CABLE TO THE HERALD

LONDON, Dec. 81, 1879.
Tho weather experienced yesterday evening
and to-day throughout these islands fulfil the last
cable warming sent by tho HERALD Weather
Bureau in the most perfect manner. This
morning was squally and wet, while at intervals
CLEANS of sunshine were to be seen through the
broken clouds; then ut noon came a severe
thunder storm, attended by hail showers, and
the atmosphere suddenly darkening, heavy
rain, hail and slcet, accompanied by vivid
flashes of lightning and heavy claps of thunder,
began to pour down. The temperature lowered
rapidly and high wind sprang up, blowing in
gusts. Later in the afternoon there were in
tcrvals of sunshine and rain as in April. Half
the sky was blue, with here and there light
white cloud while the other half was oversprcad
with gloomy pail. After dark the sky became
quite clear and the moon shone out brilliantly.
STORMY IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL
Tempestuous weather prevailed on the Welsh
coast, delaying and damaging vessels in the
Bristol Channel. There was a slight lull this
afternoon, but renewal of the gale is ex-
pected. At Brighton a very heavy southeast
erly gale, accompanied by torrents of hail and
rain, thunder and lightning, blew all
day. The force of the wind rendered
the sea front almost impossible. Trades
men were compelled to partially CLOSE their
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DIED OF YELLOW FEVER.

CHESTER, Pa, Doc. 80. 1879.
The body of Captain Plnkham. of the brig City Of
Mouie. which arrived here yesterday from cape
Haytien, has been brought ashore and sent to his
homo at Portland, Me. Captain Pinkham died ut
sea, and It IL believed that his disease was yellow
fever.
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EDISON'S LAMP.

THE ALADDIN OF AMERICAN SCIENCE BEGINS
TO STIR THE MONEY MARKEr-HEAvY FALL
OF GAS STOCKS IN LONDON.
[Bx CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
LONDON, Dec. 80, 1879.
In consequence of cable despatch received
by the London Times from it's American cor
respondent, who visited Mr.. Edison at Menlo
Park, and in consequence of an editorial pub
lshed in the same paper to-day and based on
their interview, gas stocks have fallen f5 to-
day, following drop Of E15 from their price
this day week.
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JLoRIIINE-FoR THE TEETH AND BREATH

"Bow Bells April IL, 1871. has the following THE
TcethThe beauty OF tho eyes aud the teeth have
been themes which poets aud novests OF all
nes dwell, but the beauty OF the
wnd be without the tooth. whereas good sct OF the
latter the sparkle OF tho always renders the
features attractive In both sexes Cleanliness necessary
all things In tho preservation OF the teeth but yea
In their often defeats the end
witch is aimed Many tooth powders in which acids
or minerals are incorporated whiten the teeth for
time but frequent OF them would only hasten
their destruction Indeed tooth powders should always
r with caution. Personalities In liquid form
preferable any Other and " these have vegetable basic
nothing be better Among these latter none will lie
ecacious than the exquisite toilet requisite
called Fragrant Floriline has been analysed tho
most ointment ply and declared perfectly tree from
ali corrosive irritating ingredients few drops
wet tooth brush produce delightful foam which cleanser
teeth from all impurities sweotens the breath hsrens
the gums the progress OF decay This
10 admitted tho great be arrived at and In this
respect the Forne has already become great aud do
served avoro" ASK your druggist to get you bottle
Price. 30 cents.
"Floriline" Is prepared only by HENRY G. GALLUP
400 oxford So London and sold by all druggists through
out the aud Canada VI ~ bottle
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TRIUMPHANT
EVERYWHERE.

Boston-The Cur1cuRA REMEDIES have been successful
from the start Few medicines in hays SO large
New York has passed judgement ON the cu1leunA RENE
and money have conquered the DIeudcs and won the
phSdslpa the home Of
cuRA REnEDiEs and they are now sold IN all our drug
:ssss Our '''' Sd daily in
So them to Ai RsefM ~ soY
PMS SUCCESSFUL Fret they are original and
they hs ca a
critics Third thousands upon sick
remedies and modes Of treatment and who ready
the price Of them
notice ease ds%and they syasa.y having
with that degree of eonaaspsS SnisI
cincinns,wo recall few medicines thai have SO gen
Grsy wSn the of the dIss SSi z ne
Miiwsafee.-rhe currcuRA RraEplns have proved from
the s
here and demand is increasing Our trade steadily
aud Southwest so that we to 90 even II the
Louisvilie-Thc CurrcuRA REMKpTxs have met with
steady sale throughout this section q The eegntry
Nomphis-The CurrcuRA REMEDIES deservedly pop
uar in this locality and have had M srss FIJI CO.
chsrleston-rhe curlcURA RExEpIEsineet with ready
sale o. VI lind the steadily 81 This
ever Sssn ns
''' A''' ~ '"-' W. 80" oscEoLA BUTLER
Galveston.-Possessing features and undoubted
curative properties tho cuIcusA RExnpss have rapidly
the IL
doubt the popular and satisfactory Introduced
into this market The sales exceed any other similar
happy to attest g ne fac. TIA.
coast have met with an unpr'sedsni RSSaroy co
Consultation rooms for chronic Of tho skin and
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L,LoRILINE-FoR THE TEETH AND BREATH

U,LoRILINE-FoR THE TEETH AND BREATH
From the Young Ladies' journal AN agroesble dam
thrice is always a1uxury Of the agreeable
may be reckoued Florne 7! ceansos the teeth and i'm
parts pleasant the breath 1t has been analysed
by several eminent otessors chemistry and they
cur in their testimony to ITS usefulness We fire.
quentiy asked to recommend denfrice readers
therefore we than advise them the
Fragrant Forinen Sold in the United States and Can
ada at 80 cents.
Another great authority THE Flo-iine is . vegs
table dentfce of purest quality; is perfectly harm
less in its but njuring 1t impsrts to
the teeth pearly and beautiful whitenoss gives
delightful fragrance and to the breath. and
no discovery having the same purpose in Wow has
hitherto it in interest success" Sold at 50
cents.
Read tho following certificate from Professor Attaeld
PHD. FCs Professor of Practical Chemistry to the
Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. author Of
chemistry-General. Medical and Pharmaceutical" -
DEAR sIR:-I have made a complete chemical analysis
and thoroughly famarzed myself with tho properties Of
your Fragrant FIornea nuo preparation for cleansing
the teeth certify 1t contains corrosive irr
tpg Ingredient nothing rsciy njure In the slightest
degree tho tender niucnee otherwise than
'sirnedj JOHN ATTFIELD.
PREPARED BY HENRY G. GALLUP, 4a3 OXFORD
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U,LORILINE-F0R THE TEETH AND BREATH.

II teeth white aud beautiful,
Ii keeps hem 50 intact;
If They're d scolored in the least,
1t brings their Wilderness back;
And by Its what good effects
Arc daily To be seen:
Thus hence IT. is that general praise
Greets "FKAGRANT FLORILIkE~
One trials proof conclusive quite.
That by IL 5 constant use
The very best ELECTS arise
That science produce.
II is the talk of every one
An all absorbing themc,
While general now becomes the
Of"fRAGRANT FL0kILINEr
II makes the breath sweet as towers,
The teeth pearly white;
The gums il hardens and IL gives
Sensations OF delight.
All vile secretiops IL removes,
However long they've been;
The enamel too. II will preserve.
The FRAGRANT FLURILINEw
Amid the charms wb'ch Nature gives.
Tho teeth precedence vaim;
Aud 10 preserve their pesrly hue
The surest means we ratne.
All other pastes aud powders fall
Wherever they have been,
While quite successful IA each case
Is FRAGRANT FLORILINEr
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IaLoRILINE-FoR THE TEETH AND BREATH

THE TEETH AND BREATH.
There WORD through England rings.
America well;
1t seems q hold magic sway
most important spell;
IL il the theme every lip.
Aud everywhere us seen;
And need We the we'll known word
Is FRAGRANT FLORILINEW
The teeth IL makes Is white snow,
he breath sweet morn.
With all its zephyrs floating on
By ieecy currents borne:
Tie mouth IL makes a font OF swcots
Like rival How rets seen.
A Household Word IN En- is
The FRAGRANT FLORILINEW
How beautiful the teeth IL makesi
And brilliant aud brignt,
However tainted they have boon.
IL unfckly makes them right,
Discolorations IL dtspols,
However long they Va boon.
So woud'rous changes are produced
BY FRAGRANT fLORlLlNEW
A Household lord In England Is
The FRAGRANT FLORlLlNEw
And whyy Because its virtues rare
Are felt. aud known, aud seen;
The mouth IL keeps both fresh and pure
And beautifully clean,
And hence arises the rcputc
OF "FRAiRANr FLOklLINEW
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ELoRILINE-FoR THE TEETH AND BREATH.
A few drops of the liquid "Floruc" sprinked u wet
toothbrush produce pleasant lather which thoroughly
the teeth all parasites impurities har
dens the gums tartar stops decay gives to the
teeth peculiar peariy wilderness and delightful fra
GRANGE to the breath 1t a unpleasant odors
arising from decayed teeth tobacco smoke THE Fra
grant Florlne should be used in all of bad breath
and particularly gentlemen after smoking. The Flori
line mbines concentrated FORM the most desirable
cleansing and astrngcnt properes the time IL
nothing which possibly injure the sensi
tive and delicate 1t beauties the teeth and
gums the of the teeth 1t acts deter
gent smoking renders the gums hard and healthy,
neutraxes the offensive secreons Of the mouth Il Inn
parts the breath purely aromatic and pleas
ant Ask any druggist for he has It not he will
you for 80 Beware of limitations and
imitators.
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A-HOLIDAY HATS FOR GENTLEMEN READY
for spcctiou popular prices BURKE. ia Broadway
Ozark Bank Buildingl
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A-"KEEP OUT THE COLD"
Use Rocbuck's celebrated W oop AND RUBBxR
WEATnxR STRIPS your doors aud windows
ROEBuCk * co IHI Eulton az
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EXTRA QuALrTE SEC"

superor 10 any imported into this country
ANTHONY OECHS,
Sole Agent in the United States and Canadas
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AIN MAKING OUT YOUR LIST OF CALLS
place it's head the of KNOX the" Halter
10 selection of OF his elegant HATS
Years Day No. PIP Broadway and Fifth Avenue
IIafal
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"A"-DOUGAN'S HOLIDAY HATS ARE MAR
wells Of beauty and elegance. lOa Nassau st.
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-ESpENSCHEID.S YISITING HAT-NOTHING

can be piquant and dashng than the EsPKSscHiED
IA AT for the 1t lightly deli.
catey trimmed and elegant IL all its appointments Young
rounds will lind a New Years 'EsPESscnIED very de-
srable portion OF their equipment The salesroom
1 u nat
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EUROPE.

ENLORiLfNE FOR THE TEETH AND BREATH Is
tho best liquid dentifrce the world 1t thoroughly
cleanses partially decayed teeth from all parasites iv
ing animalcule" leaving pearly white impartings
delightful fragrance The Fragrant Florlns
instantly odors arising from foul stomach OF
tobacco smoke. Sold every whore at so cents.
For children adults whose marks OF decay
its advantages paramount The Florne should bs
thoroughly brushed all cavtes need fear
using 1t too often much Among the in
gradients being soda honey spirits OF wne borax aud ex
tracts from herbs and plants il forms only the
very best denrice for cleansing discovered but
that is perfectly delicious the taste and harmless
The pleasing that instead OF taking
thetoothbrush with dislike is often children
will omit the Flone regularly each
morning only left their choice Children cannot
be aught the of the toothbrush too young carly
neglect invariably produces decay OF the tooth
FLoRILINE Is PREPARED ONLY BY HENRY 9.
GALLUP. NO. 49s OXFORD ST.. LONDON. ENGLAND
AND SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND PERFUMERS
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. AT 80 CENTS.
JNLORILINE-FOk THE TEETH AND BREATH.
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Sweet ms tho ambrcsial air.
With its perfume rich and rare;
Sweet violets ~ I be morn.
Which the emerald poat. ndurn.
Sweet as rosebuds bursting forth
From the richly Lac en- earth
Is tho FRAGRANT fLORILINE."
The teeth II makes pearly white,
So pure and lovely IL the sight; ~
The gums assume rosy hue.
The breath is sweet viplets blue;
While scented rs the lowors ct May.
Which cast their sweetness from each spray
Is the FRAGRANT FLORILINE."
Sure, some fairy with its hand
Cast around its mvsiic wand,
Ana produced from tary's bower
Scented perfumes from eacn Hover;
Foi in this liquid gem we trace
All that can beauty add aud grace
Such is the "FRAGRANT FLORILINE."
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FURS-GENUINE FURS FOR LADIES AND GEN
tlemen; Seal Fursa specially; popular prices
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A-HOLIDAY HATS FOR GENTLEMEN AT
lowest prices. r. ERNENwEIN, las Nassau ST., noar
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FRIEDRICHSHALL BITTER WATER.
sure cure for con stipaton aud headache
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...EIrHER OF THE ABOVE NUMBERS SENT BIZ
MAIL ON RECkIPT OF TIN PRICE
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Re STRAINED AND RACKED

A.-THE LUNGS ARE STRAINED AND RACKED
by persistent cough. tho general strength wasted
aud an often established thereby Dr.
JAYNKs ExrKcroRASr Is effective remedy for Coughs
aud Colds a beneficial effect tho pulmo
and ronchial