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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
Second Presbyterian Church.

The First and Second Presbyterian
churches have been worshipping, since the
absence in Europe Of Rev. DR.. IiOSe, IN
the Second church, under the pastoral care
Of Rev. Mr.. Kerr, Of the First church, who
on Sunday morning was assisted by Rev.
DR.. Richardson. At that service six
persons were received into the membership
Of the First church. Afterwards the men,
bers of the two churches joined in par
taking OF the Communion. The congr-
cation was very large, and was marked by
devout attention, excellent singing (choir
and cOngrcgaiionaD, and by a charminsly
instructive sermon from Mr. Kerr.
The new house OF worship OF the First
church. on west Grace street. will be fin
ished early IN January. and while il is sub
stantialy a reproduction OF the building as
4; stood on Tenth and Capitol streets. IL
will have such advantages 81 site that II will
look larger and more imposing than be-
fore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
To subscriber~ Richmond Telephone
Exch Augc.

The central Office switchboard trans
mitters having been discontinued, 1t Is I'M
possible for the operators TO answer ques-
tions or speak TO you at all on the
call-wirCs. You will therefore expedite
business and improve the service by
restricting the use Of the ealI-wires 10 the
simple transmission OF orders.
Remember that one ring OF your bell
indicates that your order has been exc
cuted. while t,co rings in quick succession
means line sin use" Don't release the
lever too quickly. Give the operator time
to ring ttctce.
II for any reason you do not Obtain an
immediate response 10 All order, doo't vent
yo,lr spite on the uuoffending transmitter
by trying TO blow it up or by beating IT,
That only makes matters worse.
Don't question the day operators or AZ
tempt to engage them in conversation.
They cannot tGk back.
Don't cal the central Office. but simply
give your order without any circumlocu-
ton whatever.
Always order wires disconnected As soon
as through talking.
one ring signifies connection Is made"
Two rings signifies line Is in use.'
Order connection with $50 or 200 IL you
want information or desire to seek or make
an explanation or q complaint.
J. W. CREWS. Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
I'f.a Thoafro I.aai NiEhf.

The twelve or fifteen hundred young
men and no ladies' who anxiously thTonged
the Theatre last evening to see a maguitied
Illustration OF the Frenchy handbIls that
bayc been for days Illuminating the city
land which were torn down by policemen
by order OF the Mayor few hours before
the periOlmance). met with n sore
disappointment. The audience OF men,
packed like sardines in box
and sweltering with the hest Of
the night. were all expectation TO
see something like Partisan cln-can.
They preiaccd the performance with yells,
cat-cals, and unrestraincd stamping that
shook the building from pit to dome. A
female dOorkecper and distributor Of bills
had welcomed this array Of expectant men.
The denOumem proved to be m ordinary
variety performance. such ~ l. time and
tine again witnessed in the Theatre only
the performers, orchestra band. and all
were composed Of females. During the
grand vocal and instrumental s0irte y
it was difficult TO tell whether the
audience or those upon the stage were the
performers. The yocalistS SeeRed As
much perpeyed to interpret the boisterous
guylng OF the crowd as the audience were
perpexed how to show their appreciation OF
the show. OF course the husdrcds OF men
who were present will, when asked. say II
was Just what they expected TO see. 1t
was novel sight TO see female performers
In evening dress occupying the orchestra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
ICHMOND VA. TUESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER g. 1884.

every side were vehicles and horses. II
was, however, the busy season, aud few SER
wants were TO be seen. Enlarging upon the
duly OF heads OF families TO train not only
children. but domestics, in the way Of the
Lord, when all felt deeply what he had pre-
sented, he referred TO the full attendance,
but noticing that they were nearly all
whites exclaimed in that tone that thrilled
tne dullest soul. "Whcre are your nc
groes" A planter forgot himself and all
ese exec II the inquiry. and, leapiug TO his
ieet, with up.liited hands, called ont MY
God, they hre in the cottou-field. and the
o'erseer hard after them The Bishop
look the response as fresh text. aud ap-
plied his doctrine with such power and
plainnoss TINT the next night and after
wards the colored element was suilicien tly
represented.
But we have lost him! We shall never
catch The pleasant twinkle OF his eye, see
the play oi cordial goodwill about the
corners OF bis mouth, grasp the hand given
us IN brotherly trust, or hear again the
matchless voice under which so many
thrilled and melted. His home, so well
named sunshine" Is vacant OF his pres
ence today, and he ~ gone to join in body
the venerable father and the daughter,
N'NN niii'N III
the eyer-increasing company Of the cemc-
terv.
One OF the most pathetic passages in our
literature is at the close Of one OF William
Blacks books. The terrible "stormwlnd
OF the equinox had the night before
swallowed up in the waves amid war OF
ellen ents the only son and heir OF the Mae
loods Of Dare. The writer describes the
brightness OF the morning when the sun
shone clear and strong, when over the
waters the fishermen's boats came dancing,
and light and hope clothed again that
picturesque west coast Of Scotland. But
the inmates Of the old baroniai castle were
crushed by Their calamity and he adds,
"There is silence in Castle Dare" So,
since Wednesday, | have been thinking,
"Tbcre is silence and weeping in Sun
shine" The light is eclipsed there; upon
that long happy home the shadow OF it,
creates. loss and sorrow lies like pail.
But, thank God the gloom Is not the
despair OF hearts that know not the Gospel
The hope OF eternal life breaks through
the darkness
THE hore that Jesus grace hath given,
The hope when days and years past.
We all shall meet In Heaven"
By faith we see our goried friend and
father in the Gospel in the rest that "re-
maineth unto the people Of God" After
life's tolls and cares. he shares the Joy OF
his Master. And few will have a greater re-
ward. or more enjoy the society Of the re-
deemed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
Death OF Vsrginian I'm baltimore.

Mr.. W. L. Woody, formerly Of this city,
died in Baltimore last Wednesday in the
eghteth year OF his age. Mr. Woody was
taken down on the 10th Of July with a
stroke OF paralysis. and notwithstanding
the best medical attention and good nurs-
ing he received, he did not rally. Mr..
Woody leaves a widow, who Is now in
Baltimore: one daughter. Mrs. John Jar
ratt, residing in New York city. and four
sons-two in Petersburg, Va, and one in
Baltimore the last has been connected
with the american for sixteen years. The
other son is the editor Of the Un0n-
Bridge fndeT, published in Carroll county,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
yuusrnIor Miss McGiIvruy.

The funeral OF Miss Kate McGilyray,
daughter Of Rev. Mr. Glvray, took place
from Centenary Methodist church Sunday
afternoon. and was attended byalsrge con-
gregation OF friends OF the deceased lady
and OF her father. Rev. i. a. Peterson
conducted the services. assisted by Rev. \.
c. Bledsoe and Rev. w. II. Christian. The
remarks OF Mr.. Peterson were sweet and
consoling. and the abundant tributes Of
flowers showed how wide was the circle OF
the young lady's friends and admirers. The
burial was At HOLLYWOOD cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
will return and 20 over the battle. ac!ds
around Richmond, and Friday wiz yIslt
Fredericksburg. The excursion y even
under the auspices Of the f0urfn hesi'
ment Rhode Island Veteran Assocsat'on.


The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board Of Directors OF the Chamber Oh
Commerce will be held Thursday evening
The city. county, and district committees
OF the Democratic party will have head
quarters together here, probably on Nam
street.
Paragraphs In Republican papers indicate
that Malone has no disposition 10 coax
Cameron back into the party. The breach
Is probably a permanent one.
Yesterday and Sunday were scorching
days. People who have returned from the
country wish they hadn't.
Yesterday Coroner Taylor was ca'lei
upon to view the body of an old colorcd
woman named Julia Goode. who died sud-
denly Saturday night at her home, No. o
Hague street, Rockets. She was said %
be ninety-eight years old, AID the Coroner
thinks she died from old age.
The Gesangyerein Virginia celebrated
their anniversary last night by garden
party and banquet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
Henrico County Court.

The IIenrico county grand Jury were in
session Yesterday, and through their fore
man. Thomas Johnston, Esq, made the fol-
lowing presentments: Robert Brown. a
true bill for felony; Paul Stith. n true bill
for felony; Robert j. Smith. true bill for
felony; John Simmons. true bill for TEL
ony; James W. Eubank, true bill Tor
misdemeanor; j. l.. Slaughter, not true
bill; John &. Baily, not a true bill; Jacob
Kinney, not "a true bill.
The grand jury were discharged for the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
manufacturing Journal.

The Richmond Mercantile and MDaufac-
tiring (monthly) Journal, OF which Cap
tain Richard T.. Frayser is editor and pro-
prietor. has entered upon the second year
Of its existence, and is filled with valuable
matter relating to Richmond industries.
IFS advertising columns indicate that IL Is
well supported in its laudable effort TO
keep before the world the advantages OF
Richmond as a manufacturing and mer-
cartilc centre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
The "Harvest-roOn" Excursion To-
Night.

Don't forget that this delightful trip by
the Ariel takes place tonight. and that in
addition to the long list Of attractions
offered the fare has been reduced one halt
Onlv - cents being charged. aud children
under ten years tree.
The Ariel can accommodate 1000 pas
seneors. but to prevent any chance OF dis
comfort oRiy 800 will be allowed aboard.
This l. probably the last Of these delight.
ful moonlight excursions. 30 don't fail
n lro
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
A Saxara Rl0N.

Sunday afternoon Charles Dabney, col
ored DO, nineteen years old, struck another
eolorcd boy, named stephen Anderson, on
the left temple with brickbat. The two
reside on the Petersburg turnpike several
miles below Manchester, and got into dif-
leulty about some trivial matter. The blow
was a severe one. and il was reported In
Manchester yesterday that 1t might prove
fatal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed d
Yesterday morning:
james Scott (colored) for carrying con-
cealed weapons. Fined $50.
reyton Anderson tcolored), for being
disorderly and using profane language on
the street. Fined IS.
Mary Wren (colored), for being drunk
and disorderly In the street. Fined p. ,
Lewis Lambert. W. Price. and DAVID
Holoran, for fighting in the street. FINED
sj each and costs.
Fred. Hackett. for allowing his premises
10 be in filthy condition. Fined -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
Absolutely Pure spices.

whole and ground, for picking aud pre-
serving. at Robins's drugstore. 5l3 north
second street. between Clay and Leigh,
and no higher in price than much OF the
trash sold in many places under the name
OF spices. We also take pleasure IN saying
you can yet the best medicines. in large or
small quantities, put upin the best manner.
at very moderate prices. Try him. Twen.
weight years experience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

Or. J. Newton Richards has removed hi
offices 20 his residence. No. north sixth
street. where he may be consulted IN all
chronic diseases. Recepton-parlor aud Of
fees on main floor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

Mr.. w. X. Meredith and Major Benla-
min II. Nash spoke yesterday at Chester
field Courthouse to large and appreciatiVe
democratic audience. j,
Mr.. Il. Il. Hnbard addressed crowd OF
negroes and few white people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

THE DI-PiTCH JoB-PRISrING House Is thor
ouehly equipped 10 do all kinds Of BOOK AND
JOH-PEINTfNG at the shortest notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

Mr.. William Moere, OF Manchester. who
on Saturday shbt himself because OF disap-
poiniment IN love. died sunday afternoon
abop. O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

The fire has no; stopped my business.
An orders promptly filed at 1905 Cary
street; or West.Eud, Broad and Norton
streets. g. II. PAGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

Iti.'hc lcsi 5-cEST CrGAB ever offered On this
market.
Bewrre u limitations. Each TrNy cigar has
band around - with tie initial p
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

+ r GARRISON. high Constable. 4 L. NJ,
Broad street near Lumpkin's alley, six framed
tcDcuaCnts.
f. b. COOK. 10 4. W.. furniture, crockery, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
NECKWEAR TALK.

Tis flyorie grounds for long searfs are rich
satin, ottoman silk, aud basket matte goods. Ia
sstn the colors arr mostly dark-indigo, black,
and seal-the figures being medium In size, but
shot In the most brilliant colors. ave and some
times eight shades being used, with most beautiful
effects. Huniers green Is used very largely IS
ground shade. aud so also Is noisette-a new nut
brown. Cardinal as Nound shade Is seen mach
lessihan formerly. In the matte goods the Rob
Roy checks will undoubtedly become popalsr.
Among the combinations are black and blue, black
and cardinal. brown and tan. and brown and navy.
Vertical, not baysdere, stripes arc now fsshiona'
biz
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
Won wish 90 Keep Cool

try AntoDi's soda.water drawn from his
splendid Lafayette fountains. a. cold as
ice, with pure fruit ,yrups.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

Il .,uorc economical TO buy DURKEE's SALAD
DRESSING than Il i to make a dressing. BE-
sides this 1t is made of better materials than you
can Juy at the stores. Everybody likes Il. Try IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

See card OF Mr.. Leslie Watson IN "Edu-
y column.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
TREXY.

BOOK AND jon PRINTING neatly executed At the
Dispatch J0b-Printing House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE OF
THE NURSERY.
BENEFACTRESS.

The following IL an extract from letter written
to the German Reformed Messenger At Cham
bersburg Penn:
A BENEFACTRESS.
Just open the door for her and Mrs. Winsiow
will rro,e the American Florence nightingale OF
thv Nursery or this We are 30 sure mat we VIII
tea, our "Susy" 10 say, ~ blessing on Mrs.
Wiusow" f)r helping Ter 10 survive and escape
die griping. colickng, aud teething siege. MRS.
WlNSLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP relieves the
child from pain. aud cures dyssntery and diar-
rhTa. II ,oitens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
cures wind-colic. and carries the infant safely
through the teething period. ltperforms precisely
what It processes to perform, every part Of it-no-
thing les, We have never seen Mrs. Winslow-
know her oaly through the preparation of her
"soothing Syrup for Children Tee,hmg.' IL we
had the power we would make her, as she Is,
physical savior to the infant race. Sold by all
~ 9.eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
.Ior.for,,,s Bread Preparation

Is recommended and used by physicians.
II Is the best and bealthiest baking'powder
made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

HUTEI WARWICK.
III NFNpuGI'~ EGWS. Va
Iarat.- rr Irwptru E.aas. eight miles above
riI Point Comfort
TpT HE~T SUMMER RESORT u TIT. OLD
DOMINION.
CosI .fk UHrIzE~-slLI-i iRnN NNi-f tFkt
A A.rf.'rr-.H. hrfcs ~fruetH-', having ali modern
cnrytr ..r...>: -iuatfi nu blur Csrri..lf ing me
- F..-...t.r I.-r.i-hIt. Table tul service rr-
.rr--.... trrly tn q. g.. fEDi IT. ltn Bros -i-
NAT, N.v .r-. nr fn
a g. >WINIETDN. N1largr.
% .f.l tk.TsIDs.
q rG-.r~ Nrwr.l-f'- N.r. ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

UWL UNDERSIGNED. NEL> HAN
Il .fN aUd ". q. ~fHAFfFER, who since
'is i.t. Cav = Nav. 1854. have alone c1np'.ci
tt ffm ni MI Hanson A. Co. 81. e tlr'lnE "u
.ls ii.lf h-HAkINC bI~iAt-> in Manchester,
"a .iar NJ siual co-p1riffrship under tat nam,
iaffIr isal i.af dat di-giYe1i hereby give upi4rf
et fifr continue sall iH.luc- iu aIl it- hranchc,
af.l ItfIlT iu u.c o.. upsf iWpToNcl machinery
lfs rrftarrf 60 fN ali order. rrOmpiy. We tc-
si,lrlt .siicif the patronage ~ builders aua the
rus"r if central. Wc are ALONE re-p.usib'c iir
aI liabilities contracted under Ne SAID Lrin-i-ihe
eift,F fef0re or 1ficr The above d3le.
NFi- HANSEN,
IS. &. sCHAFffEH
FFrIsNFTE 2. 1s-f. ~ eoiJi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
LAws.PARTY.

rrHERE WILL BE A LAWN-PARTY
u Ar CIAY-sTREET BAPTIST CHURCH
MONDAY snd TUESDAY EVENINGS At 2
o'eiosk. SET
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

The following IL an extract from letter written
to the German Reformed Messenger At Cham
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
DICUNCND SEMINARY.
II N0.8 FAST GRACE STREET,
RICHMOND, VA.

JOIN y POWELL. Principal
w. 4. g.. PFYT0S ans Mr.. }. l.. 'hH>El T.
As.orialr lr!l C'psl-. .,,
1rtr-,- .--.irn oI ttis BOkRDiN.- aut ID W
SCHOOL scr YBT SG LADIES arf III ] TX
GIRLS sy.il begin SEPT FNbER -. 1854.
Jhc YDlrS laiie,' apaIiiursts aul tlc ~cAoo'-
TTafl- ihuru. CAiN reaitri
Apply for catalogue n the book r,' or To- eitcer
fV --tNcl5 fi'iN' =. Ni--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

The heat OF the weather and the FIRE
proStratcd many OF the iiremen. Captain
Herman Paul, Of Steamer No. ., had 10 sue
cumb early i the fight having been seized
with congestion OF tue lungs. Fireman
Goodman fell through hatchway and was
disabled. and Fireman figg was hurt while
coupling q hose, and was sent home.
citizen whose name could not be ascertain
cd was struck on the head and severely
hurt by piece Of falling timber. One en-
giuc wa. disabled early, and was Gscle,
tbroul hOUt the remainder Of the fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
,>uo,o,.>o lEDUcArsoNAL.
RlChMoND FEMALE INSTITUTE

TX 's-'Sbf INSTITUTE.
THE COMING SESSION opexs
SEPTEMBER l0m.
with the following oalccrs ana .r,..,
MISS sALLEy II. HAMMER, pRtsc,r.,
Latin moral PHILOSOPHY, and English Iiter,,u,s
FRoftssok ChAHLEs II. WINSTON. MA.
Naiutal Sciences aud MatAcma,,cs
Nj T.. T. THj'RSToN.
tGss6aato Of Vassar CoI,egcl
German, Mathematics, and u,.,orr
MADAME c. GUiLLAuMF.
NATIVE of Fronccl
French.
MISS ApDiE VAUGHAN.
Preparatory school.
MISS NELLIE DUSTNAN.
Plano. Thorough Bass, and Harmony.
MISS LIZZIE T.. ARBUCKLF.
Voosuza.ion and Italian,
MISS Macy GENTRY,
Fislo.
NApANr CACLFiELD.
Harp.
MIsS ALICIA II. LAIRD,
O. ruroro)
Drawing and Painting.
Nrs. w. J.. THOMPSON,
Porcelaiu-Painiing and Decorative Art.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

mfss :. u. HAMMER AND Miss e. +. WALKER,
Home Dor rarlmcnt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

Nus. W. T.. THOMPSON,
Porcelaiu-palniing and Decorative Art.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

MUSICAL. DEPARTMENT.
At ihc close of the uaS, session there were oyor
SefeutN pupil. iu ne ScHo)l ol Music. The ir.tp-
iig OF toacitrs is great aim Of this Department.
Those wishing % enter pupils should apply 20
tUt iu>fitrtc as early as uTBcucahlc. HTiucipaIs
o;aCl hours from 20 10 a. NJ.
SO G-d2w&teodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

PREPARATORY SCROOI.
GiIls 'rnt wear OF age WI be- received In tn.
department. in ofdrg that they may De- -pecislly
trained for tlo collegiate schools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09
EDUCATIONAL.
COGnLAN INSTITUTE.

ROAEnING- AND DAN.StNool tnr founf
ladies and liiie eirs Tho exercises OF th's 'en""
vii H. resumed sNfTFGHlN 10 iSSf 20 '-oi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

Number limited to so mu a- can he carefully
tar-iG Iv tii, uT ucilai. ailC1 hv urUt-a-ors o.
French Aid Gccman. For terms, &c. s nd ''f
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-09

Nj II. AND Mis-. LNGLIsHS sCIiUUL
WI FOk YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE
GIRLS. 7o7 eat Franklin street. Thorough In
strocilon provided To- In the various departments
Of tbs school for the next session. which will bc-
gin MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 22. 1854. french
taught by Professor HkssELEfF
IOF circulars apply "
NEs. JESSIE q. ENGLISH,
- Z-lm 7O7 east FraDklin.
DANTOPS ACADEMY. ucsr CharIoite,-
Il vile. Va, for BOYS and YOUNG MEN. fully
equspIcd. Begins SEPTEMBER iOTu. send fOr
catalogue RKy. EDGAR WOODS, PA, d.,
JOHN X, SAMPSON, A. NJ,
IN 17.eOd2m C0-Prineipas.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-08-01
Forests and Rainfall.

At meeting of the Society of Engi-
neers in Pittsburg, Col. 7. b. Roberts
read paper on "Forests and Rainfall.
He claims that tie destruction of for.
ests has no effect whatever in decreas.
ing rainfall, but tends rather to increase
it. ''The records of many years on
five of the most importont rivers in
Europe show that there is no evidence
to support the theory that floods are
increasing in height and frequency
In regard to the Ohio river overflow,
he says: at will be observed from the
records that the flood of 1884 was only
four inches higher than that of 1882,
fifty-two years earlier. Between the
years 1851 and 1857, inclusive, omit
ting two years of which no records
were kept or preserved, there were
eight floods rising twenty-five feet OF
more, and five reached the thirty-foot
mark. The mean high water for the
sixteen years was twenty-four and
seven-tenths feet. During the second
period, from 1868 to 1884, inclusive
there were only four floods rising tc
the height of twenty five feet, and moi
till the last flood did the river rise tc
thirty feet or over. But there seems
to be nothing in these records ON which
to establish any theory either for in
crease in the height OF floods, or fol
less low-water discharge due to thu
destruction of forests, or to any othel
cause. The excess of rain, the condi
ton of the earth, were sufficient to ac
count for the unusual flood of 1884"