The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-04
The World Moves.

ton to the place OF the Moon tine sign lISCeS,
IS deg. IS min at his birth.
The World Moves.
A fish is caught from the sea, and the econ
omy of the deep remains undisturbed; star
disappears from the heavens, and the great
plan of the universe is in no wise interfered
with; and SO man may be stricken from
among his fellows, but yet the world moves
on as smoothly as though he had never exist
ed at all. His departure may cause ripple
upon the surface of society, but this only
spreads to disappear; he may leave behind
him a track of light which, like that produced
by the falling celestial body, becomes only "a
memory while yet is being gazed upon. His
name may be cherished, ii is true, for sea-
son, and his deeds remembered, but only as
sentiment. With his death he ceases to be a
factor in the affairs Of life, so far as Concerns
all practical purposes and effects. No matter
how exalted may have been his virtues and
station, even the community in which he had
his abode speedily forgets to mould either
opinions or actions in accordance with the
wishes and teachings he had expressed while
living. Instead of having been an indispensa-
bic part of the cosmical design, his absence
soon proves that he was but mere incident,
whose loss is easily supplied. In fact, no man
can Justly latter himself with the pleasing be-
lief that when he leaves society, community,
or the world no one can be found to supply
the place he has left vacant. The one who is
to come after is always waiting to enter upon
his succession.
The Boston Evening Transcript says that
the breadth Of Harvard University has rarely
been more strikingy Illustrated than in the ex-
i,t, nee of two vigorous movements side by
side under its influential favor and support,
the one for archaeological research in America,
the other for exploration and practical study
in the Old World of classical history. The
Peabody museum of American archaeology and
ethnology represents the former, and the
American institute Of archaeology, which two
years ago sent out the expedition to Asses,
Asia Minor, and is now proposing to establish
an American school of classical studies at
Athens, Greece, represents the other. Here
tofore both these valuable institutions have
been sadly crippled for want of means to
prosecute their researches; but under the all
spices Of Harvard an appeal has been made
to the colleges throughout the country. The
response has been cordial and shows a lively
interest in the matter.
A piSCivOrous bat inhabitS cave in Mono
Islet, off the coast OF the island Of Trinidad.
According t, DIR. &. IL. Kingsley it catches
its shy food at night, but in manner not
quite clearly ascerlained. lie thinks that
either they scoop the fishes off the surface
Of the water by means of the mem
brane extended between their hind legs, Or
which is more probable-catCh them with their
exceedingly sharp and curiously arranged
claws But, however the feat may be per
formed, the fact that the bats had actually fed
on fish was evident from the examination Of
the stomachs Of various specimens. No data
have been given for the determination of the
species to which the bats belong, but this We
may hope will he effected soon.
Mahmoud (Samy Baraudy) Pasha, who
plays at this moment the first part in the pri
vatc politics of the east, has truly Oriental
story. Ills surname, Baroudy, is derived from
his fathers profession as keeper Of \ powder
magazine. His youth was stormy, One day
returning unexpectedly from distant journey,
he discovered that his wife had heen taking
lessons, to surprise him, SO she said, OF Ger
tain Italian professor of the guitar. Listening
behind the curtain, and hearing strange in
strument and love song, he rushed into the
room, which was filled with marons of the
harem, and, Notwithstanding this evidence of
her innocence, severed the unfortunate girls
head from her body, and holding it
in one hand and the jeweled saber in the
other, he strobe into the presence of his fath-
er-in-law, who held a high position at the
Chedive's court. 'IIere." he exclaimed, sis
the head of the wife you bestowed on me,
the saber you gave me. They are both dis
honored. l return them with cur e." The
murderer was cxiled, and it was then that
Mahmoud Samy found welcome at ConstaR
tinople, where he has risen to honor ami dig
nifty,
Prof. llaeckl, who left Jena last October for
a six months scientific expedition to Ceylon,
has completed his geological labors there and
dispatched no less than one hundred boxes
containing his collections TO Jena. His dis
coveries contain large number of animals
never described heretofore, and the professor,
who has continually enjoyed the best health, is
eminently satisfied with the result of his la
bors. February, which is considered the most
beautiful month on that island, he spent in the
highlands, visiting sOme of the primitive
forests in company with the botanist, Dr.
Trome.
TaTy.
At Massachusetts, candy pulls ii is fashion