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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-09-22
EPlTOME Of THE WEEK.
Interesting News Compilation.
From Washington.


TIE report of the Department Of Ag-
riculture for September shows she average
condition Of cotton on the LIST to have been
81, adecline Of one per cent. since the Au-
gust return, but an increase over the condi-
ton reported September l, 1879, of six per
cent. The average condition of the corn crop
for the whole country was Of, q decline Of
eeven per cent. since the returns of August
/, and four per cent. lower than September
l, 1872 The report also indicates decline
In the general average OF the tobacco crop
for the whole country. The condition was
"a, decline of two per cent. since August
!, and three per cent less than September l,
1870 .'- .--~
The exports from this country of do
nestle breadstuffs during the month of
August last amounted in value to $31, 1885,
9l5; same month, 1879, s29, 75S,6 $780, For the
eight months ending August 81, 1880, the
value was $1S1, S56, 776 against s137, 914 047 in
the corresponding eight months of 1870
The internal revenue receipts of the
United States during July and August
amounted to $21, 161, 7S9, against S19, 137, 215
for the corresponding months last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
AGAINST CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

To the EditOr OF The TrtbuRG
SIR: Eventually, this relic of barbarism must
no abolished ana &c that there could be
more appropriate time than the present 20 call attention
to this subject. To-day an Italian boy was hanged TO
death Twelve men deliberately pronounced the Judg
ment which determined hts fate several judges OF
highest court opposed sentence and advised mttga
on Yet lay Governor, regardless OF such advice, in-
sisted upon his death The only basis upon which such
action could approved. would be its tendency to sup
pr IS crime Now let view the surroundings Of this
While in state OF excitement this young man killed
his wife. Twelve men, without excitement. decided
upou his DEATH aud calm Governor after many weeks
Of reflection ordered his execution. After his sentence
and 10 TO the time OF his death. the prisoner made
MARTYR Flowers confectionery. kind expressions Of
regard and respect shOwered upon him his sigma
ture was sought for by so-called humanitarans and
lovers OF sensation and the close of his lfe suit
of clothes OF fne texture, with pretty shoes TO match
we're presented him. His counsel cried over him. and
the tears OF the priests Tar more abundant tnan
the signs of the prisoner lie cied to-day ana the
press report him az brave man.
have Overstaed the facts aud upon what theory,
let me ask the criminal classes TO be deferred from
tne commislou OF similar crimes after he received
tr,atmentl We adopt the Old Testament idea OF
tooth for TOOTH" and yet f0ndle the criminal as
tbongh ashamed OF our action as We should be. Thou
sands people to-day feel as do In their sou they
abhor this brutal form OF punishment; ana believe
meuts OF course society must protect ITSELF against
crime punishment should be not only certain put
severe Let the person VINO commits crime OF TINS
character pay the penalty Tor II by MS aOO 10Y OY us
lite would suggest amendment to the Constitution
of the state which would deprive the Governor Of the
mower 10 commute OF imprisonment Tor life,
except upon proof Of the Innocence OF the person con
viced and which would require The question or has
guilt innocence 70 De determined by an hyesugauoh
before the Senate other appropriate body.
Under sucn law. for life would mean sen
tence life; and, for deliberate murder thlnk puDhc
Opmlon would ndOrse silent punishment with Dr al ana
water This punishment. with absolute certainty OF
It's continuance would. believe have far more weight
thau hang ng has toward suppressing such crimes.
Tnat BalbO was guilty OF murder ali circunsta nces
seem 10 Indicate His life with his wife had not been
happy one aud that he gathered together her
eweIry aud his i'm MEDIATE flight sustain this theory;
Would not BalbO to-day, working for the state be oi
more value as prevention TO crime than BaDO scorpse
surrounded as II is with the signs Of the pOu-, the
flowers OF the sentimental and the tears OF his counsel
/ Rssnectfnlly Mrs. {. l. GORE.
MIR IOrk. Aug. 8. 1-HO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
success as to attendance and briancy and salts

success as to attendance brancy and gave salts
factory financial return.
Mr. Claire guests enjoyed another brilliant eveningih
the ballroom OF the hotel Full evening dress was gen
era and the programme had new and pleasing ieaureS
Many notable people present.
Nine s,Iika gave her third evening OF song at the
Congress Spring Park. Mr.. Brown and his oand alaeu
this aeeomp ished Boston lady in providing delight
ful entertainment
At the Congress Hall concert room the Jubilee singers
Of New Orleans attracted portion OF the peasureseeK
ing crowd. Their efforts received hearty appreciation
The proprletors announce a ball fer Monday night.
Todays arrivals have tested the capacity of the sara
toga hotels All the large hotels ara lodging people
outside tonight There will be departures on
Monday but from till september hotel men expect
duplicates II tO-day's business.
F1lowing are the late corners;
Loenthal. Chicago; f. II. Pnncy aud wife, New YORK;
w. Hapon aud wife, on City; j. LOurman and family
Cincinnati; Dr. ". II. Butler. Philadelphia santO
Windsor Hotel J. 0. Bonner. " Fisher. W. X. Collins.
C. A. White, Newly 0rk A. BaterenO and family, Ha-
vana; W. y. knQs'cy, Brooklyn : Weeks. New-Or
ily. New York; W Dif.s, Halifax; Clarcndon + wal
ter. NrwIHrk; = :. Guthrie ana FAMILY Bun 40 -.
Budwie, Pm adel phla II. LrunOX. Nrw-NurK; r. Nc
Qualc and family, New-Brightou; William and G. r.
Grdmd rnio1-n. Marsh, New York W. II. Hoover
and wlTc. c Lcuiati; ". l. Elliott, Baltimore; j. a
smith. Washin rOn 4. &. Titc0mh san Francisco; A.
H. Hummei. ". seymour aud family, {. l. AIM tlon-
Y1rk Il. VI. Hutchinson and family, Washington;
T. MAYNARD aud wife. Utica; i. A. WnytC, Melbourne.
Tnitcf SiOfcS Hoti-Dr. Fuller walker. TheO. W.
tAc Hon. f. - Rur-l-s and family, New-N0Ik; q, b
smith. rOr0uto = r. Ca1Jcu len AMI FAM " brouklYn;
General John 4. Logan ami family, ID. l. Brain Eng
LEA Army Cd. Finley Postmaster 81 LOUIS /. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
GIocersriHe, N z, July 26, 1850.
BLACKSMITH AND PRESIDENT.

To the 4 dttOr or Ths IrtOuHe
SIR: Two men apply to a blacksmith for a
lob. they are put through an examination Questions
to No. 1.-wnere did YOU learn your trade Answer
mesitatingly)-I never exacry learned the trade @
Well, where have YOU worked A-Neyer WORKED
much any where at blacksmhlng I've done some tink-
ering at home Dwell let me see You weld thatrod.
The man tries The first time it hot enough. rhs
second time the IRON is burned. No weld Q-Nhat has
been your business. AFFIRMING mostly Q-What red
son can you give why saOuld engage You to work Tor
met A-Oh. am very strong and entirely honest, aud
You can see yourself am gOOdlo0Sing Q--trengh,
honesty and good LOOKS al right but II You DON'T
know my BUSINESS or what USE can You DE % mel
Questions To No 2-Wnere aid yOu learn your tradef
Auswer-Oh Vulcan n Co. No l lron-aYe. Q-Whsre
have YOU wOrkedl A.-FOr the old boss f0r ms ash
twenty years Dwell let US see you "eld d r"d Inc
man does it in rice. ,.--..-
Other AMI difficult tests arc applied references
are examined and he -ets the place; and thdtr "hAEb
be the matter with Garfield next NovemDeF.
Nelr York Aug l. 1850. hEFt HiI'AN'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
DIR. TANNER,s IDIOTIC VISITORS.
To the Edttorof Ths Trtoune

TO inc EdttOF or The IrtDuhe
SIR: Should DIR. Tanners self-imposed fast
fail to convince suspicI0us pubic that live
forty days without food there win be at least result
OF the trial quite satisfactory It will have brought
knowledge OF ldocy OF people OF both sexes
who docked TO cape at the We read with III
concealed disgust OF richly dressed women pushing
eir way 10 his -ide; OF young girls presenting him
with bouquets singing him songs and DelaDoring the
piano TO his OF various letters written
him with the private hope Of nOtOrleY ranking In the
breasts authors all this, and any amount Of rub
blsn besides one can conceive perhaps. OF man who'll
able to exist an indefinite period without food bat 70
imagin him with nothing 10 stay his stomach, be-
sieged from day 10 day by open mOuthed women ana
noodles every degree In the shape OF men, all boring
him with questions views, and heaven knows what. IL
an utter mpOsslbiY Indeed 10 would goad an ordinary
mortal into returning % his daily bread and iude %
into giving up the ghost IN sheer despair.
The needs just such spectacle as this 10 open
ts eyes to the number OF fools IT, The women who
notes flowers and decaces tokens OF sympathy
Ia wno mad wantOnly murdered Ole OF th'lr Own
helpless the WAOWlih tle end OK tbsg
farce Dr. ranner's very bedside, ana nope "a
keep the excl ement there women are supposed 20
liner clay than and % mold heus ives alOof
from vugr pu llicty. But ~ women who nave strYen
winch could indulge IN the most absurd Yagar
res; and each one seems TO have succeeded :
hop that those who have made ives
ridiculous every dccent-uinded ndlVdual during tha
fasting epoch come 10 their senses wnen the cur
4ts and retire To that secusIOu when t@er' neC
Ger they hud never lett. \ N"AAS'
Ne,r- York. Aug. >. 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
ANOTHER REBEL WHO WAN1S A PENSION.

To IN. EdttOr Of The Trfbune.
SIR: The following letter was received
few DAYS ago by snow Mckinney, United states Claim
Agents at place. The writer was in the Confederate
Army and still believes in the lost cause Here Is the
NAVE HILL, Union Co.. Tenn.
uessrs. SNOW & MCKINNEY: =.
nave been contemplating making application 10
the Government for loss OF my leg Therefore ask
vuur advice on IT, and ask you TO answer me chndluN.
ost N while IN Federal prison, not In anY violation
Of tbe Federal whatever ont the guard shot
az man for throwing out cup OF water, ana the Dali
o., No whtle sittnR In my tent. Write II you think
nnnld get ANYTHING or not Respectfully yours
couu s'' ~"' NJ. HURST.
The above is the letter word for word changes Dens
,ode only In the spelling I have the letter In my
ssesion and will show IL TO anyone upon application.
TaseceH Tenn. July 81 1850. D. W. eho"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
FEsTIvITY AT SARATOGA.

SARATOGA, Aug. 7.-Saratoga records an
other ENJOYABLE day. Al noon the Thermometer indl
Gated temperature OF SO; this was modified some
what by a cooling northwest breeze.
Mr. WIN H. vanderbi.ts lawyer. Vim. Turnenll' Is al
the United states Hotel. In conversation to-day ne
ad Mr. Vanderbilt had written him announcing Ills pos
1,,ye dsparture from Liverpool October 7.
Prince de Comporate Of Austria who has been at the
Tinted states Hotel tor days. left this morning for
the WHITE Mountains Arisarche Boy and Count Mare
foscb accompany him. On leaving the mountains they
win visit Newport.
professor Stub the leader of the orchestra st the
States had his annual benefit bail to-snht IL Wa Q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
L. the EalL0r OF TAe II bMme.


SIR: In an editorial note this morning you
say: Tue respousbity FOR the accdenJ upon the Long
Beach Raro clearly belong 20 The conductor
aud engineer 81 the local train" IN Ia opinion the
principal responsibility clearly belongs TO the managers
WHO attempt % snglc-fracB railroad a large
number of r.o lar excursion trains without the AID Ut
atele-rapn and a trundispttcher. l. n any wonder
that the experienced engineer sometimes ior2ets
train th.tIs du tie opposite direction among the
medley og regular lrrecu ar. delayed and vi deaf trains
OF al descr pons thar ne il expected Cd keep track u,
while at the same time he il resp0nsb.e Tor tao
management OF hls engine and triinl
There Is no EXCISE Tor attempting 20 manage road
with tho traffic winch the Long I-aud Road has upon
the plan which answered very well thirty years ago IL
the modern method OF controlling all trains In division
by telegraph. their movements being thereby IN tne
hands Of single dispatcher VINO has nothing rl.e o. do
an accident would occurred. Undeg tuis system NJ
train can leave station of IT. time, cpt upon
telerapulc orders, signed Dy the dispatcher,
rpueated back the counters gnature or 1Oth con-
dlctar and engineer who their understanding 0t m,
aud tue nual approval Of this by dispatcher thus
the after has the act pO.tou OF every IRAN LarNed
on MS tran-Sneet aud practically therefore, has every
ira IN division under ais eye This system !, used
eycrywlere except on Long island and IT, suNcriHiy
loose and dangerous method OF expecting every
ran-m tn remember every thug AMI act on as own
resDOns Iblty, l. apparent a. GAUGE II s easy 70
throw the blame on dead -ineer but DO belongs on
the shoulders Of the managers who. from motives OF
economy dispense with All the modern saieE hru- o.
railroad travel j. l. p.
tcC- York. Aug. l, 1850
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
WHERE THE oBELIsK SHOULD STAND.

To the EditOr or Ihe Trt0uRc
SIR: | was glad to see IN THE TRIBUNE OF
to-day an article condemnng the site chosen Tor the
obels in ntral Park l. Il too late ~ prevent sucns
gross violation aud congruityi In London the
auth rites made fatal mistake with their obelss
by erecting IL on the wall OF the Thames embnnkmant
where il IS ared by ts surroundings, and looks Ike
great stone spike In Rome and In Paris the oD"i-"
admirably placed in centre OF squares OF wneh
they form the chef features g. -,
obeIisk should rise OF sand, or what looks Ikc
nJ nt out OF grass and this II the principal reason
NhV the centre the plaza IN frnnt 81 the -cho ars
car az the Flftnye entrance O. the PARK woud De- 81
anrn nle position FOR H. Cannot some EFFORT b. mads
To prevail upon Park Commissioners Ia put " where
IL ought TO 20 I lhNbLLEH
Nsr0rk Y j. . l-SO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08

Professor BOVINE the OF the day devoted 10 the
Christian Commission Reunion. George H. Stewart. of
Philaielphla General Ciuton b. Fisk and others
srokp. The speeches fun OF incidents and
"reminiscences General Fisk made eloquent references
TO both Hancock and Garfield. which were enthusiastic
cay appauded The name OF Lincoln provoked the
greatest demonstration. The Jubilee Singers sang
John Browns Body" The audience OF 10000 rRing
Joining the chorus Philip Phillips sang Lincon's
favOrite, Your Mission"
The day has witnessed revival Of the enthusiasm OF
fifteen years In a mixture Of pety and patriotism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
CHRISTIANITY AND CREEDS.
Edtfoc Thp Trtbuus

SIR Christ's teachings, in their divinity and
simplicity were intended for all men and for all ume
What do we see to-day by looking at the different
branches ard denominations OF so-called Christianity
They are organizations based creeds made by men.
In order to enjoy offerings or the Gospel in full al
men or all souls have accept Christ and HIS teachings
in their purify by doing become partakers OF the
Divine nature and receive spiritual life and power.
Creeds and tormalites to-day like bIlwarks or bar
rcades between the plain, simple teachings 81 Christ
and humanity they are hinderng spiritual growth and
are dwarhug spiritual life.
Has not the time arrived for a free Christlanity-a
Christianity with creed OnyChrist ana His teacn'
ings: Christianity with spiritual life and power for
which humanity IL yearnlng and which Will sweep tho
world victorious
what a future II will bring: America standing Gus
like gudIng for the rest OF the world, leading ~
IT'S shining brightness the nations 20 liberty aud spiritual
freedom and bringing them all IN one brotherhood uns
der Christ ruler supreme. HERMAN ii. OTTO.
HeLo York, Aug 3. 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
PLASTER CASTS OF THE OBELIsK.

TO me EDITOR OF The Frto"ne
SIR: May suggest through THE TRIBUNE
that plaster casts OF four faces OF IN" ooesE taken
nv actions would invaluable help TO those desir-
ng 10 study records OF the past Tie value OF suea
a.,s ,,,,ld he greatly enhanced II the obelsk witch
has 40 long stood safely the dry atmosphere or Egypt
saoud b. gn "a crumos account OF the severity OF
climate. ."
Nstr. York, Aug. l. 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
T1fpROvFlIENrs AT GLEN ISLAND.

The new bathing pavilion at Glen Island "a
now almost Completed and viii be opened TO the pubic
on OF about August -. The bathrooms are large and
airy. They are sltuaJed on small island near the
dancing pavilion and boat house and are connected with
them by a bridge. The bell chimes that we're formerly
et the uD-n.uSe have placed I'm corner OF the
building. Workmeu sul ~ work on DE new botei,
where Rhode Island clam-O bake Is served daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
WHERE POE WROTE THE RAVEN.

To the Edttor or The TrtOune.
SIR Allow me to correct the statement made
in Yesterdays TRIBUNE that Poe wrote The Raven ia
the diapdated house which stands at EShy
ST. and tue Boulevard He may have hved mere
once "a you but 10 stated by those who knt" anu
visited him and 10 long been the uaiyersa behet IA
literary circles that Poe wrote HIS great poem III tne
little about i've minutes walk 70 'he w's'
number OF years. Yours respectfully -
Wilton. n. H., Aug ), 1850 l. ID MAMIE IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
GENERAL pI CEsNoLAs REPLY.

A COMPLETE AND CRUSHING ANSWER 10 THE
CHARGES OF MR. FEUARDENT.
General di Cesnola has been staying at Rich
aed snr,ngs for the benefit Of his impaired health.
correspondent OF The Ner York Eee""g Post has had
conversation with Lin there, In when the General
makes the following complete reply to the charges OF Mr.
Feuirdent;
This article distinctly charges that statuette In the
coi,elon waicn When Nj Feuardent nrst saw &c, rep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Worcester Club succeeded in gaining
victory over the Buffalo Club at Worcester yesterday
The score was rs follows Worcester, 2; Buffalo, l.
The Chicago Club defeated the Boston CLUB ~ Boston
,o.,o,dav nv a score Of 6 TO g. Only one-haf Of the
ninth inning was played. , c,, ,,..,
A. Providence yesterday the providence OiuD ueea'eu
che Cleveland CLUB by a score or y 10 D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08

When Young JEFF first came up TO town ms
,ais hin, t6at II would be polite when being helped
az dinner 90 ssy 70 the ho.t Half that, II you please
r, 40 nannened that at the first dinner TO whieh ne was
,n,s,sa sncEug pg was OF the dishes The most
no,ntins with MS knife 10 the young porker asked,
hronb q, mnttou p Upon which. recolcctlng ms nrst
lesson he replied. Halt that you pisHse' 10 tue oon
stsrnation Of oil present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08

preacher at Sunday school excursion
ssnribrd heaven as eternity OF picnics-agd several
yoTng men members OF lila congregation VII" luggrd
basEets weighing nearly ton each AMI climbed nisn
trees 10 put up swings, have lei OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
CHEERING NEWS FROM FULTON COUNTY

10 the Editor or me Tribune
SIR: In your issue of the oath inst. the
suggestion is made by Mr Archer, OF Onto, that tho
Young men who are to cast their Presidential
t the coming election organize themselves into ubs
think Gloyersylle viii have 20 claim the aonor Of be-
ing first in field with such club one having been
formed on July 49, and having at present 100 members
The club Is Determined 10 do all that Is honorable 10 pro-
mote and secure the election OF the Republican nomi-
The Boys in Blue have also broken camp, Anf
arc ootnp into active service during the campaign,
they numbering upward OF $50 present. There l. not
single deserer among the Republican soldiers mere .
the Democratic Hancock army But they lOyul N
1850 As they were ID 90.
The Republicans have orZaniZed a arg CARRIED anu
Arthur chm and are all wide awake and luiy alive 70
the Importance Of making IA thorough canvass Futon
County may relied upon Increase It's majority OK
49, - ". r. BUrrOs.
llLorerariLLe N z InIY Dc IasO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
VISITORS AT HE MUSEUM.

The number of visitors at the Metropolitan
Museum Of Art during the past week has been as fol-
lowsi August pay day, 70 August pay day. oil
August T. 42s; August 3, 1886; August ., $3.50 Au-
gust 7, 300 total for the week, 4429.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08

OCEAN GROVE, y. j., Aug. The attend
ance ot the h OF the series OF B.be readings the
best So far The exercises to-day conducted by te
Rev Daniel steele. d. d., OF Boston. and the Rev r.
adams OF Ne Haven, Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
sI-NNER.NIGHT FEsTTVAL.

The Cerce FRANCHISE de Harmonic .i.i
have Summer Night Fr-tiya the Iron Pier, Concy
Island, next Thursday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
DON OF THE EUROPEAN AND BExGALEE.-

Blood OF THE EUROPEAN AND BENGALEE.-
Investigation shows that blood or the BenGaee con
tains far fewer red cOrpuscles than that OF the
European The difference IN question Is believed 10 De
due CHIEFLY II not wholly, TO the circumstances in which
the LOT Of each has been cast the inhabitants OF
svamps and Junges supposed to be necessarily Of
lower organization than those OF breezy aad well cut
waited uplands According to this theory. remarks a
London journal. the moral elevation OF the Bengaee
as well as Of woman, mnst depend largely upOn some
rethod OF treatment which may tend 20 increase the
anonnt OF red corpuscles. and this IA problem which
tended physiological discovery like the present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
FxrrRMENrs UPON HuMAN HEAr.-Aecord-

EXPERIMENTS UPON HUMAN HEAT.-AccOrd-
ing TO The Complies Piendus NJ Hefn has supplemented
nj. brilliant thermody mamie experiments by appca
ton NJ his method to the human organism IN order TO
ASCERTAIN It's mechanical equivalent BY this means he
nnds that In the normal condition. while the heat OF the
hodv il increasing or decreasing every 425 kOgram
a,res-3 OLA Osa foot pounds-Or work bring
90 the organism unit OF heat Now, by comparing the
heat which really appears or disappears with that which
ongnt 10 appear disappear Ia possible 10 study what
10 o,ug on in tie body and no they modified by the
yarious conditions in which they are placed From this
4, wonld appear possble-ourous enough-for the laws
y, msenancal physics to demonstrate how aud how
much the human or ganlsm differs from an ordinary ma
chino
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-08
MoRrAL1rY AMONG MINrRs.-Of the deaths

MORTALITY AMONG MINERs'-UI TIC htdlHS
that occurred among miners IN Great Britain between
1850 and 1860 rising % per cent or about Onehith
were due fredamp explosions about 80 per cent or
twonfths were due To falls OF the roof ana sides OF the
mine some II per cent or less tlan oneffh were due
10 shaft accidents and little rising % per cent or
more than one-hftn originated in miscellaneous causes
and accidents above ground. Brought down TO later
perod It appears during the fifteen years ending 1879
uttle abort OF % 900 lives lost in Great Britain III
rasny 6OS $40 1913 tons OF coal ratio IN 1874 one
death TO TONS and 1875. one death to lls73o