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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

A report submitted by Mr.. Milne
Home to the Royal Society, Edinburgh,
states that at perio geologically recent
in the earth's histor.' an arctic climate
prevailed in part Of Northern Europe,
and as an effect of this there occurred
local glaciers in Scotland, leaving some
of their traces still visible. Subsequent
ly Scotland was entirely submerged be-
meath the sea, and most of the valleys
were filed with sand, gravel, and mud
A northwesterly current prevailed car
rying masses of floating ice with boulders
which were deposited on the hills
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

A county Treasurer in Iowa, whose safe
was robbed short time since, announces
that he will have the safe lathed and
plastered again in few days, when it will
be as good as new
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

Honigmann's locomotive is to be intro
duced i'll the St Gothard Tunnel. 1t can
be charged from a stationary boiler
with steam and hot water sufficient to
make the 20 minutes journey through
the tunnel without requiring any fire.
1t therefore does not vitiate the atmos-
phere with smoke. The exhaust steam is
taken up by an alkaline solution in q
special chamber.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

Somebody, in describing beautiful
lady, says she has ga face that a painter
might d,seU upon" Rather a broad face
that!
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

The man who always leaves church be
fore service is over, in speaking of an
ancient single lady, said she was fear
FULLY and wonderfully maid
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

The fellow who slept under ''the cover OF
night" complains that he came very neal
freezing.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

Sponges which are kept for a few
hours in solution of bromine (made by
adding about 10 drops to every five
ounces of water) acquire a fine light tint,
which may be still further improved by
dipping them in dilute sulphuric acid
aud then washing them we'll in water.
This is a far better way to bleach sponges
than the chlorine process, which is I'M
satisfactory at the best, or the tedious
sulphuric acid method
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

A scientific journal reports that a COM
position of sand, cork, and lime nodded
into blocks is now on trial in Germany
for building light partitions. 1t is said
to have the advantage of excluding
sounds better than ordinary brick work,
while being light and a good non-con-
ductor But a composition of hard
wood sawdust applied on lath like COM
mon plaster is cheaper than the German
method of constructing partitions is
much lighter, and has other desirable
qualities.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

Olzewshi has employed air as a means
for cooling purposes. He has obtained
C. c. il a liquid state and submitted ii
to evaporation at the pressure of one at
mosphere, or even i'll vacuum. In the
latter case lie has obtained temperature
OF nitrogen evaporating in a vacuum be
supposes to be-2139.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

Wood may acquire an oak, walnut OF
cherry tree color by staining it with ordi-
nary tiucture of iodine diluted with
spirit until the exact shade is obtained.
White shellac must be added to the TO-
dine solution if the stain is to be made
permanent, or the wood after the stain is
applied may be French polished The
iodine may be laid on with rag or a
brush.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-11-21

Manganese steel is very dense, tough,
and hard. 1t does not require to be
forged or rolled to impart strength to it
like most steel. 1t does not tarnish
readily. A magnet does not attract it
When brought to white heat and
plunged in water it turns soft and not
hard Its castings have very few flaws
1t is made by pouring from 10 to - per
cent. of rich manganese into mol
ten steel and mixing the two together
before the alloy is run off into ingots.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19
Geometry in the Public schools.

We are asked by q teacher Ito make some
comment on tho proposed introduction Of
geometry into tho public schools" and gladly
do as she desires. thanking her for remind
Ing us OF our duty to oppose 30 useless and
injurious an innovation.
The suggestion was mado at tho last meet
ing OF the Board OF Education by Comms-
sioner WOOD, well-meaning gentleman,
doubtless. but ono who before now has shown
his utter misconccption OF the purposes and
limits Of gratuitous public instruction, and
OF the needs and capacities OF the pupils In
the schools. Under tho direction OF such men
as ho our public school system has lost its
original simplicity, studies have been multi
piled beyond the powers Of the scholars, and
despite show and glitter. tho training is less
thorough and useful than 1t used to be.
The attention Of the pupils Is already scat
tered to mischevous extent, and yet no
would still further divert 1t. AS 1t Is, their
intellectual digestion is overtaxed. and yet
no would increase the strain.
We are glad. therefore, that there was
man in the Board OF Education sensible
enough to call a halt. Commissioner DE Voc
begged for mercy for the exhausted scholars.
II VIC go on increasing their burdens. he
said. pretty soon hospitals will have to be
established for tho treatment Of overstuded
pupils" The teacher who writes to us Is Of
tho Same opinion. There will certainly be
some terrible developments" she predicts.
"if the high pressure in tho girls schools Is
not only continued, but increased by tho ad-
dition Of geometry"
Moreover the schools were never intended
for such instruction. They arc simply for
elementary education OF the kind required
by the run OF boys and girls, and the
teachers have no time for anything else, and
all the energies OF tho pupils nced to DO ex-
pended on the few elementary studies which
alone they have time to master.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-.Sr: In THE SUN
Of Oct 1871 read: "' once ordered eight tons OF coal
said Pastor James King in the Eighteenth Street NJ
f.. Church last evening. and when IL can0 home dis
covered that had barely received sA tons had been
dcfrnuded by undcrweight,'"
1 cannot understand how the reverend gentlem al
could have been led into such absurd and UNJUST
statement. Absurd be, coal dealer who has the
slightest regard for his reputation would dare to send
800 pounds OF coal for the fraid would be
apparent hnt detection would surely follow. Every in
telligent that coal dealers
consructed that each hold, hut one net ton. 2sO
pounds of coal. and would not receive cart three
quarters filled aud receipt for ton Pastor King Was
defrRed ont OF two tons Of coal in eight ton order
he must have purchased from dishonest dealer who
could not have perpctraieh the fraud without being in
collision with the who ed and for
the and To ascertain the fact stated tho Doctor
probably had the coal reweighed in his cellar for
other way could he have a.certaned the shortage II
then clearly his duty to have the thief arrested and
punished or NJ least 20 expo'e him publicly in.tesd Of
reflect on all from whom he has purchased coal durin.
his past"rAtr in this city.
A Coat DEALER VINO ONCk SOLD EIGur Tons or Coal TO
On, king
Nnu Dot
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19

The friends OF medical education through
out the country will be glad to hear of Mr..
VANDERBILT's generous gift to the College
OF Physicians and Surgeons.
Endowments for the improvement of
medical education have been very fow
in this country compared to the num-
Der that have been made for the
establishment OF hospitals and dispcnsares
for the relief OF the sick and injured. 1t Is
creditabe to the intelligence Of Mr.. WANDER
BILT that he has chosen to do something to
raise the standard of medical teaching and
to improve tho quality OF the physicians in
tho community. We think. also, that he has
been wise in strengthening an established
institution rather than founding n new one.
Wodo not want more doctors, but better ones
This liberal addition to the resources OF
ono OF the oldest and most distinguished OF
American medical schools will enable tho
trustees to furnish all the advantages in the
way OF laboratories and clinical teaching
that are ind pcnsablc in these days for a
thorough medical training.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19

further tae interests Of the stage II II pow.
erlees TO kill good work. and cannot galvsnizs
that which is invertebrate into life"
The stage. moreover. now suffers from
another sort Of degradation. In Mrs. KEN
DAL's opinion. against which It had not to
contend In tho past "Whcn men and women
have done wrong and take to the stage, Is IL
not fact" she asks, that, providing the
wrongdoing has been sufficiently public.
brisk business may DO expected ut the book
Ing ofIlce2" or course 1t Ia q fact. We oil
know that tho stage Of tho theatre Is fro
quently used for the display of dlsrcputable
curiosities simply as curioslties, and that
dramatic artists Of skill and power and con-
scientious industry arc obliged to SEQ such
rivals carrying of superior gains. But tri-
umphs Of that kind are short lived, for the
public curiosity Is soon satisfied or Is turned
in now direction. As whole, VIC find that
the best acted plays Of interest and the best
trained companies are surest to keep the
theatres full.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19
SUNDAY. OCTOBER 10, 1894
Not Admissible.

Our esteemed contemporary, the Ohm
merciai Bulletin, considering tho inconveni-
ence and interruption Of business which at
tends tho Presidential elections, urges that
once In ten years Is often enough for them,
and proposes that tho Constitution should
10 amended so that ten years, or at least
eight years, should be the limit Of the Presi-
dontial term.
No doubt tho inconvenience and expense
are considerable; but, II they are 80 much
beyond our power Of bearing them, why not
get rid OF them altogether by having no
elections Mt all and establishing permanent
Executive under some suitable title2 Whether
King, Kaiser, or Consul would mako little
difference.
Eternal vigilance" says the sage, is the
price Of liberty" and frequent elections are
the price Of republican seli-government.
Moreover, they are cheaper than the
despotic practice Of no elections at all.
Contrast the condition Of Russia with that
Of the United States, and SEQ which system
Is the less expensive and the more worthy Of
an intelligent people.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19

To THE EDrron or TIE suN-Sir: The
writer has always been an advocate for tom
perance. evon to total abstinence except A.
physician might advise or the Gospel docs not
condemn. It may we'll DO that thore are casos
where :" o little vino for tho stomaoh's sake
is admissible. and strong drink DO given 70
him who ia about to perish = but as a rule both
vino and strong drink should be denied.
certainly self -denied II II cause brother to
offend or stumble" Tho writor co0porated
with Davy Pollard and his band OF Baltimore
Reformers In their day. with John d. Dough
In his praisoworthy work. also with Franois
Murphy. and he had tho pleasure OF going
about with Father Mathew whom no admin
istcrsd the pledge to many thousands Oh MS
oountrymen In America.
No doubt drunkenness ought TO be prohibited
by the laws OF all tho States hs 1t uniformly 10.
and so 10 liccntiousnoss. As It should DO. No
man who is hummer. q debauchee. or liber-
tine should be elected President OF tho United
States. any moro than Governor OF . State.
But II 10 not the province Of tho general Gov
eminent to mako such prohibition. while It IL
within the powers reserved TO the States to
pass laws OF such q character. st. John OF
Kansas and Nenl Dow Of Maine may properly
contend for prohibitory laws In their respec-
tive provinces. but II Is not apparent how they
can work out their theories through Congress-
or tho Presidency. They can give express
sion to thoir sentiments" against tippling-
OH yes-by voting for q conspicuous prohioi-
ZIONIST; so they can strain at . gnat and
swallow a camel. or possibly pass camel
through the eye Of a needle. but cui bono
They may deprive such an exemplary man as
Gen. Butler or Mr.. Blaine OF some thousands
OF votos. and porchance prevent his election.
but what good or satisfaction Ia there In that
Tho partisans OF Grover Cleveland place more
stress upon the diversion OF votes from Blaine
by st. John than upon any other factor In the
canvass They argue that tho st. John vote
will como almost entirely from the Republican
side" and at tho same time It will drive
many liberal minded Republicans into tho
Democratic ranks" However. 1t would seem
that this whole movement Is too fallacious to
mlslead anybody OF ordinary perception and
Intelligence. Is 1t not SOP PAULIST.
GnrENrtEID Oct II
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19
The Beginning of the End.

II the Democrats will study the election in
Ohio, and then look back to December OF
1888, they will soc that the foundation for their
present defeat was laid by the election of
Mr.. CARLISLE to the Spcakership. BY
that act they proclaimed that the princl-
ple OF protection, which was cherished by
the Democrats OF New York, New Jersey, and
Connecticut who would inevitably have to
bear the brunt Of the struggle OF 1884, should
be cast down and tho theories of tho Western
and Southern free traders set up in its stead.
But even then the nomination OF n candi-
date confcsscdly incapacitated by his igno-
rance and cprous in his moral character.
hardly seems the logical sequence OF such
blunder. Thepath Of the Democracy is long
and toilsome because folly is the guide.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19

aanixation. The attempt 10 foist an Issue
Of personal character has resulted dis
astrously. The engineers wore hoist with
their own petard. Tho platforms must now
be made the chief ground Of conflict. Those
Republicans who are In favor Of protection
will vote for Mr.. BLAINE, and tho Republic
can advocates Of free trade will support
CLEVELAND. 1t Ia liberal and probably an
exaggerated estimate to place their number
at ten thousand. It will dwindlo to much
smaller proportions by the day Of election.
80 small, indeed, that 1t may hardly be pos
sible TO ascertain how many there arc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19

commoupiaeS actual fart ~ apparent thss On symps
thsssc destroyed By " miserable reality.
~ an coutiauaily posing for sasct hsttsr 70 have
my compliments reoiprooated Ny dsmeanor on ali 90.
sasons most decorous and appropriated none are gaysr
OF feast melancholy and subdued ct scenes Of
ahiction but II my purpose 10 not served thus. my
moodness In the midst OF hlary and my safdonic In
difference when surrounded by grief will seek TO attract
notice 10 my singular conduct.
MY selnshness 10 90 extreme that will tolerate no
ono to receive greater share Of attention than and
AM defeated In my endeavor by ones greater popular
ny or sincerity revenge myself In ridicung he con-
duct BY contrary behavior II this vndictivs agosm
that afraid would restrain from exhibiting grief
would be tempted to Inappropriate conduct for the At
tsnsion its singuiarity would attract"
II this young man describes himself cor
More than that. no is likely to end up In in
sanity unless no conquers his morbid self
consciousness. Egotlsm such as he boasts
OF Is a sign OF o disordered mind, and his
suspicious, jealous. and vindiotive spirit
makes him dangerous member OF society
As to the literary quality Of this screed
there Is not much to say. It Is neither very
bad nor very good. but the description Of
egotism aggravated to the point Of insanity
Is not altogether without merit.
We SOC nothing In tho work, however,.
which justifles tho writer In expecting that
he can feed his vanity by winning fame In
literature. His success there Is likely to he
so poor and unsatisfactory that his jealousy
and disappointment will rather be intensi-
fed, and he will become on oven moro odious
being than he Is now. The prizes In litera-
ture arc not carried of by men who caro- only
for notoriety. but by those who are chiefly
concerned about the quality OF their work.
Instead Of hunting food for his vanity.
other in writing or In any other employ
nent. tho best thing for this young man to
do Is to put himself undor the care Of ply
sician, to DO treated as his case requires.
His symptoms seem to DO hystercal. and II
that Is his trouble he may be cured Per-
haps. however, he is only an ass, aud accord
ingly is beyond hope
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19
THE CHEAP LABOR PROBLEM.

To TIE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: There
are two sets Of men In this country with whom
the subject OF cheap labor Is a serious matter.
Each desires II. but from their circumstances
they must seek it by different methods. The
first set are those engaged In mercantile pur-
suits. bankers insurance mon. and railroad
men. Tho second are large landowners. man
ufncturers. and owners OF mines.
The first look to FREQ trade to bring labor
down at tho same time that 1t brings down the
price OF goods OF all kinds In which case they
would be benefited In two why's. The second
want cheap labor. but as tho FREQ introduction OF
foreign goods Is not to their interest. they want
to seek cheap labor by some other means The
markets OF Central and South America are very
desirable to the latter class. but while labor is
higher in this country than In Europe they have
no chance to compete with the European manu.
facturers. Tho American manufacturers have
three great factors in their business in which
their European competitors have de-
cided advantage. namely. labor. coal and
money. Thoy have no desire to antagonize
tho bankers who control the money. for it is
always convenient to stand in high favor with
them: and II they antagonize mine ownors.
who control the price OF coal. tho latter can
retaliate by still further stiffeninR the price:
so 1t is clear that tho coal mines must be let
alone. 1t Is equally Objectionable to antaGo-
nize labor. for labor has votes. and 30 q new
device Is hit upon.
Why not seek for cheap labor in Europe.
bring 1t out hero under bond lodge 1t in cheap
tenements. md supply 1t with food on which a
large profit can DO made? This Is now extern
sivOy done. and it will be dono even more il
not stopped by tho powerful vote Of the labor
interests.
But how are those friendly to the working
men going to stop the downward tendency
of wages in tho United States? We have sue
cessfully combated the Chinese labor prob
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19


vsr n,ssss ~ wsssA asA sAursh nsvssts-Fsr
Glsvessna as Worth $40 nwseew"S'
At tho corner OF Worth and Church strcets
Yesterday morning was q crowd which cheersd
as g. w. Fay mounted . decorated staha
and called tho Busincss Mems Blaine ana
Logan Club to order. Mr.. s. v. White raised
laugh by saying that Sheriff Cleveland had
driven the black Maria to the jail and the whito
Maria to tho lunatic asylum. Blind orator
West who nomIn ated Blaine ut Chicago. spoke
next and n Blaine and Logan banner was
raised at the expense of Republicnns In the
Wholesale dry goods trade thereabouts Ino
proceedings wero made lively by severai on
Counters between policemen and some citizens
cheer for Cleveland. .v,.s
street in the afternoon to allow the WHOLESALE
Dry Goods Cleveland and Hendricke CUB 70
both streets at the corner. Both streets were
throneed at tho points OF junction: ana t tnSS
sons on the beiiaaeed stand on Worth etroet.
Even before . wor! OF Wisdom had been ut.
tered BY an orator the band. In volume. IL NOT
in music. had succumbed to the cheering OF
the crGwS wnGh @ Win saon sas
could never have produced. Tho stock Ex,,
change Cleveland and Hendricks Club m rched
up headed by O band. just as the first speaker
was clearing hte throat ana as the result OF
long practice they made more noise than had
the streets the nna
,.1aa Rich.rd o MesrioE. D. A. Body and John
r. Fellows smoke.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19
TIE Cable LANDED.
Coney leland md Novn Scotia now United
Electric Wire.

Coney leland and No~n Scotia Now United
by an Electric Wire.
Two score of beach combers from Sleeps
head Bay and a dozen more officials con-
nected with the new Mackey- Bennett Gable
Company waited on Manhattan Beach yester-
day morning until 1O& without seeing any
thing to encourage a hope that tho cable would
be landed. but mt that hour a tug with two RATS
and n ships cutter in tow started slowly from
the Faraday toward the beach. In a little over
beach, and then the sailors on the first
hand that had been made fast to a pile
on shore, Tho spectators could SEQ black
coil OF cable on the second raft and n line of it
running slowly oyer the cutter nstern and into
knock a man down !" Veil all drink stone
blind" and other refrRins inspiring to muscu-
lar energy. At ~ 30 the cable raft which was
2 wooden platform, touched the ground. The
beach conbers and company officials cheered.
the tug whistled. and whistle ATTACHED to
cable was laid in tho ditch Leading to the tee;
be secured only by bnrylng it in the sand. Tho
Faraday will probably complete the connection
with the deop soh portion to-day. and tho line
will then be ready for tosts between Coney
Island and CRnSo,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19
Du.bvry,. Relic OF the R.vo,u,,o,,

DANBURY Conn. Oct 1S.-F. F. Barnard OF
New York State here few days ago to visit the
house Of his grandfather Elnsthan Osborn who lived
the first house built in Dnnbury. 1t was erected in
1895, Ena,han WAS years old when Gen Tryon's
British troops visited the place. The lad came homo
school to find tho house full Of red coats They
boy attempted to back out when one OF the mon called
to hiu: Come m lad We won't hurt YOU"
10 there any cider IN the house ?! asked the soldier
The boy took large wooden bowl went down cellar
filled II several times with apple juice for the
When tho Brish fired tho village q few hours later
there torch applied to the home of EinNthan
Osborn The house sii stands At the foot Of Main street
beanie. aud liahled Mith Tiny diamond window panss
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19
PREPARING FOR NOVEMBER.
Cinciannss Democrats Apposrt1nG = Con
raittee Handle ahs Fands.

naittee Ham die shs Fands-
CINCINNATI, Oct. 1S.--The Democrats OF
Hamilton county arc picking their hints for
tho November battle. At the meeting OF the
Democratic County Committee this afternoon
an auxiliary committee OF thirty Reform Demo-
Gratis and Independent Republicans was APP
pointed. 1t will handle the funds sent hero
from Now York for Cleveland's cause and
allow the regular committee to do the work
with money already in the treasury. It has
m.nsgers preierred a t9 have the ;s money dis
The following is the Auxiliary Committee:
W. s. Groesbeck, William Anderson, H.. G.
2 Charbery. John Ryan. =. Roach, r. Poland.
Charles Wsi6y. q. Msx%elI g. NJ, Holloway:
Thomas g. sherlock. Theodore Cook. Gen.
Bruehi. Melton Sator. Charles. Reemlin Frank
Alter r. J. stephens. X. Mathers. 1. l. Miller.
J. d. Parker Thomas GAN and Charles Hour.
To many in Cincinnati 1t seems to be n sort OF
anti-John r.. Mclean movement
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr: Will you
please state that on Thursday, when Cleveland visited
our city there not half dozen drivers
ductors who displayed a flag or ribbon'
They remembered his action the Twelve hour bill,
He rather would work thirteen to sixteen hours
o day. DRvER
BpoOkLYS Oct lS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-10-19
You Vote In Ithaca.

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: Sup
posing 1.-Two In ithaca and go to neghborng city and
20 to work there my wife remaining in Ithaca, pay
ing house rent In Ithaca and furniture staying in
Ithaca. am in the neghborns city over aysar My
wife OCCASIONALLY visits me and sometimes come over
TO Ithaca Where do vote Can choose my residence
where | NJ in either place.
IIuAcA n. T.. Oct. 49, READER OF TIN DAILY sun