The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-11-03

Independent.
"A very interesting archaeological
discovery is reported from Greece 1t is no
less than the finding of some of the bodies of the
Iheban Holy Band, who, three hundred strong,
were annihilated by the Macedonians at
Cheronea 1913 before the Christian era The
bodies of the dead heroes are admirably pre-
served, and ranged in parallel rows of forty
each r, the wounds which proved fatal to the gal
liant Thebans being clearly discernible in every
case. The bodies were found about thirteen
feet under ground, beneath the ruins of the
colossal memorial Lion of Cheronea.
INCREASE OF RAILwAYs.-Alth
1T is but little over half century since the first
railway worked by steam was opened between
Darlington and Stockton, in England, Septem-
Der II, 1925. and between Manchester and Liv-
erPool, September Is, 1880, there are lines of
railways in the five divisions of the earth which
cost, In round numbers, $4,000 100000 and
which would, according to Baron Kolb, a statis-
tlcian reach eight times around the globe. AL
ludlng to railway accidents he says that in
France, previous to the existence of RAILWAYS
there was one passenger in every 1856 900 killed
and one out of every 10000 wounded whereas
upon railways there between 1885 and 1875
there was but one in 5,17S80 killed and one
IN $50, $50 wounded. Railway travelling in
England Is found to be attended with greater
risk than in any other country in Europe. The
Baron observes that if person were to live
continually in a railway carriage and spend all
his time in railway travelling the chances in
favor of his dying from railway accident would
not occur until he was $50 years old
NEW YORK COOKING ScHooL.-The
ladies of the New York Cooking School Ass .cia-
ton, of which Mrs. R. l.. Stuart is president
have taken the house No 208 Seventeenth street,
and propose to enter upon q somewhat larger
scheme in connection with the school, A num-
Der of girls are to be taken into the house, and
regularly trained in all branches of domestic SER
vice. The only conditions of acceptance other
wise than satisfactory bodily condition, will
be good moral character, vouched for by
their minister or the superintendent of the
Sunday School which they attend, and a will
ingness to bind themselves to the service of the
school for one year. In return, in addition to
their training they are to receive two suits of
clothes which they will be tatght to make. and
one dollar week. Girls who acquire the neces-
sary raining in less time will be provided with
places In families, their wages, however going
to the Association until the end of the year
they still receiving their stipulated one dollar
week. Miss Juliet Corson, who is installed in
the house, will give the cooking lessons five DAYS
OF the week. and superintend the project
matron having been engaged who will attend to
the immediate wants of the inmates. For the
cooking department the first floor has been set
aside, with the necessary tables shining uten-
slls and gas stoves. Workmen are now over
hauling the house and putting it into a thorough
state OF repair. By the first of November the
school will be regularly opened.
INDIVIDUAL INCOME AND NATIONAL,
ACcuIULATIoS.-Mr. Titus Munson Coan. in an
article IN Hdrper's Monthly for November. saws
that the average annual income of every inhab-
liant of Great Britain is $l65; of the United
States $l65; of Holland, $3.50; of France. Sl25.
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| In the annual accumulation of wealth the
United States exceeds every other country. In
Germany the annual accumulation of wealth il
two hundred millions; in Great Britain. three
hundred and twenty five millions; in France.
three hundred and seventy FIVE millions; in the
| United States, eight hundred and twenty five
| millions
Mr. Coan quotes the following from a British
work entitled. THE Progress of the World Since
| the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century" bv
Michael G. Mulhall: 1.-The increase of the ma
tional wealth of the United States since 1850
would be enough to purchase the whole German
Empire, with Its farms, cities banks, shipping
manufactures, etc. The annual accumulation
has been eight hundred and twenty FIVE millions
| OF dollars, and therefore each decade adds more
to the wealth of the United States than the cap
ltal value of Italy or Spain. Every day that
the sun rises upon the American people it sees
an audlton OF two millions three hundred thou
/ W
While statements such as these should not en-
gender pride, they should awaken us to proper
sense OF our great responsibilities and also ST.
lence our crOakings.- Presbyterian Banner.
The petrifed body of an Indian
woman was found last week at Cascade Lake,
Nevada 1t was small, brown in color. and
emaciated! though weighing 200 pounds. There
Is tradition that battle was fought years ago
at Cascade Lake, and this is doubtless the re-
mains of one of the victims
The color line is drawn pretty close
in the Allegheny schools. Lately there has
been decrease in attendance of over 200
whites owing to the fact that colored youth are
allowed to attend.
The largest hog in the country is a
Poland China, four years old this Spring lately
on exhibition at Junction City Kansas. His
Length is feet; girth of neck, 81 feet; girth of
chest, y feet girth of centre, feet; width
across the hips 30 inches; and weight, i, 532
pounds.
There seems to be no doubt that in
certain parts of the State of Kansas there will
be this winter serious restitution of the neces-
SItieS OF life growing out of the great drought
Inc cry Tor relief comes through many chan
neis ana the Minister'S Association of Philadel-
Phla, having examined his credentials. has COM
lnenaed Mr. D. Heron Foster as a Trustworthy
agent. He may be addressed or seen at tbe
store of David Scull, Jr., & Brother 125 MARKET
street, Philadelphia.