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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29
Jail Foundation said to- he Laid In-
securely.

Tho work on tho foundation Of the
Kent county Jail Is progressing slowly
under the direction OF the COMMITTEES Of
the board % supervisors and the archi-
tect An experienced builder said yes
terday that DO believed the committee
was making mistake In not having a
superintendent Tor the work. Tho board
of supervisors authorized the committee
10 lure superintendent but they are
going ahead with the work aud a. re-
suit foundation may b. laid which will
cause the whole foundation 10 settle and
crack tho same as the police station has
done. The specifications state that tho
builder shall exeavate deep enough u
insure a sound fouGdaEon. but they
have only gone - deep as the old jail
foundation and that u not 40 deep as IL
s.4ouid he g. insure a good solid strue.
turc. The committee Ia charge proposes
e. have a superintendent later IN the
eeason. but a superintendent i more
nassica on the foundation than any other
part of the building.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Mra J. Noieaaar. A. j. Welmers and
=. har4teucerF, odd rrstisnta 4 this
elty. eao have been visiting ffieEsls and
feiafises IA Holland. t.orope. durins he
sommsr, arrived yesterday usaraing az
&eN fora % the steamship SpaaEiam
AL Are expected hone Ia \ few days
teet 5. Cars AMI George Thompson,
scncoi trustees Tor the fourth Uard. viii
nos seek a renoalinafion. The gentle
nsen are persuaded that they have dis
ei,araed there fun duty q tho public
ar.i = 81 seflrv from the positions az the
cad q theis respective termA
TIE XIV ID. Dan. +. Bradley. % the
PARK C11ggegnlioual ehurrh. occupied
ihs pelr.t sunday night Tor the Rev. j.
e hsefesl. of the Plainfed avenue Coz
satieaa chaFeA- lie vas greeted BY a
large auAlsnee.
Grand River Lodge No "a. +. & 4. NJ.
vii pfen up lot regular work again the
evening" q September i Several appli-
cstions FOR saemtership have aecumu-
lated turing the summer vacation
Many xonen of the fourth ward de.
sire - annoGace that they viii support
TIE ca1slisiacy u Mrs X. L. Andrus
aad y s. Stebbins for school trustees az
the :omi1g eIection.
The t4nfral u Miss Mary {. Heyboer
~. b., held ia the Sprlag Street chris
tan feformcd church az D. m. today.
Tue services sill be conducted b. the
Rev. taaderbeck.
Tho boasd % pension commissioners
vii hoid ~ regular weekly meeting for
ire examination x applicants Tor pen
sslns fomorruu ia DR.. " elsh' 3 Office. No.
- doDroo street
Ile Central ". c T. q. will hold its
hrst i4ii Meeting Thursday afternoon At
= 1'cioSk Ms. =. Pearsall viii deliver
al a.kifess On -Women Of Utah."
yesterdays bank clearings amounted
81 $40. . decrease Of f49Ss1 40 as
compared with the corresponding day u
last year.
ea,rsmen's union No L VIII hold
special meeting tomorrow night 20 make
arfanerf nients for Labor Gay.
The state teachers institute began ia
sscond weeks session Ia tho High school
budding yesterday morning.
The funersi ot the baby q Mr. and
Mrs. N. 4. NeNamara viii DO held from
81 andrews today at 4 p. "a.
khe q. K & /. road viii run several
I.atrr lay sxcursi0rs from the north TO
tlis city September l.
flfry crstestf crorkery we're received
a. the cssioms house yesterday for H.
Leonards sons 4 Co.
S1nfey the Rneker Juniors defeated
tbs biack hsa nine ~ q score q 10 to ..
The &. 3 ". Ms anauai excursion u
Psiosksy vii take place to-iay.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

County Clerk Eddy l. preparing 20
beco1le citizen 81 Grand hapitis tie
wilf rlose his family % the city this
esek sni VII occupy Judge Groves
HOUSE, on Nerth fonia street..
Georges Cummings % the Spiral Spring
bsE4y company. nov ~ Cincinnati. bat
foru1fiy of fass city. Is IN town visiting
CHI se4us.ntance@
Fank Frleirch q Trayerse City.
Er1eta. paesen.er agent fof tho E.scana-
- 81 tiltlisfoue lino q steamers, was ia
t1c eng yesterday.
Wi1lhm Reeves ianitor q TIE Young
Mens Christian ASSOCIATION building
lsit With Ms family yesterday Tor the
worlds isir.
Hrs r a.. Ditile AMI Mrs. r. \. ode
Hisa and "a klree have returned from a
fhree weeks cafiGe ~ Otiaea teaeh.
SIR AL s.rs- ~. II. ts,o1iis aad Niss
fmns Lf4nis ieft yesterday 1sofang
~ netks visit - The Ncrsia TAR
Ae - G.. Stskstse aud Misc ~ Yer.
Ts1ae 1ia g 81 Nacatava PARK this
a. sone or fc3 Gays recreation.
A So ard 4ed j. uc<roos left last
n.rhs En- Nu fWk. wher4 they vii
tsss sfsa-ssf fr Amstefliam
Mrs Bette Levrns e Albert Ina. Nm
1festa - eefifF ter pec.e. - ID ha
sfr. sl Ne. ~ r'Tiord street.
ns g. ~ nfcrh-neoo i>ss retarned
fn e fen weeks visit ia The northssa
t- ire state.
4ssn Van eey Lam and Peter I.aa-
s.sief Fi ie'se tcnorfew ftr . visit ~
tsr saf fait
Na4.n a tisthaeay viii sfieu.i The
mees.aE 4 TEE sin<ie taS ciuh Ia thies-
~ tr NfeE
1sa as I'll setaefier = ca. 70
,a 'ceag freai tticsgo ansi the
Ns tstus ~. Michel. IL IN tie
Ae.Fotsittss Sae 0hi retnrs hoaAe ~
Sepicnhef
Ms g. A theeasan e 81. 80 Ia
grseo street has vtasnr3 from New
iarx siiy
fieor4e Aaicoln. fesresis = this ctr.
3'eii ieE days aSo az Ayalschlcols.
tfsis.
Mr. ard Nrpi TAn's a Fae~r sre ex-
rceist hene freu taiearo i,.iay
SIre Iasssb Shanlan - Derr-r = ~
guest g feiatfse "a MS eit.
sIrs Al 3 PEEK and chi.slrea haze r..
turhei inm uttsNs EeaeA
fi,. Tesple hss r~turns.i fron to
VESTS frluf asiter trip
Fssi p. sxrrH sn4 y ~ AveriH h.ft
tr sna,t< yesterday
W "a Eaefnau sai fsrnly slil leave
- ttze cFrH
So q. ssseo.d vent - t'ttses
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

The resarf season a. Ottawa Beach
has neariy cIosesi. aad tho exodus y
stzEamer visitors has began. Llandiore
kics q TIE Hafl Ottawa has returned
- The cts 4ifk abouf tao thirds n the
hotel help and a part Il tbs hKings
Tie hath kouses. aa1ex. easino. restau-
r1nf and l4anlry have been elossi. bat
l. IA Hllkinsoa and the remainder q
he emf Dyes q TIE hotel viii remain
thera fs,r = ueek or tso t1F the aecatn-
nAodatioa II thoss Who tarry and iate
visitors
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

John o. Tayior Promoted by n Vote
&C iffs Comrades

First Lieut. John ~ Taylor - Com.
pauy 81 Is 90 longer . lieutenant. 1T a
special election - fii the vacancy
caused ~ the appointment Il Captain
hreales - place on The generals stall.
held asst nizht, Dir. Taylor was unaai-
uou-ly eiocieu r. the highest place IL
the 2sft q his enfasles His romp efi
tcrs we're Col " II M18ufrin add
First >erzesrt tr2nk r. tiildings. IA
iafoTnal fsisf A. taken bet tie vote
Was - argsiy in Nr Tayiors favor that
the rali4t ess nlaae fsfnai and he aas
declared nraninaoeiy elected Ser
grant tai,i1.n<s = ~ elected frst licaten
ank
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

In the language y the Fifth ward
Ssptember 0ill be / dad cod day for
the elgarmakeFs The psiateFs are after
them, and hzge formefly challenged the
havana ieaf manipuiataFs "a celebrate
Labor day With { game u bail The
= -, faphicai aims has not been selected
yet. b. Il h understood that every
man Is > nen gctter and q grand sfand
fielder The wager vii be 4 box -
tricoasen hlier cigars against % meal
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

u. r. Eikerton and Albert H. Guild.
Eupefiniendeuts II speed for the Kent
County falF. reported 10 Secretary Cox
yesterday tzst they had decided 10 have
team race On Thursday. September Il.
open o. farm teams only. for a mile heat
The prizes Tor this race viii 10 81 s.
ana -. Ga Friday there viii be a pony
race. the entrics a. be fourteen hands OF
under. for a one hall mile dash. The
prizes offered are saddle. robe and
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

4 warrant Was issued yesterday for
the arrest 81 Charles O. Codfroy for
Keeping bis s1lloon open SUNDAY. Since
Prosecuting Attorney Wole0ft made his
first attack on the Reeds lake saloons ia
June things have run very quieiss but l.
- said that some u the places are doing
prosperous side door business which
viii be looked after rather sharply by
the officers for the balance " the sea
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Bank spent saturday snd Sunday with
tkeir fa'alies a. 0ll4Es beseh-
Mrs a. cszsAra seat - Chiesgo -
t<Ed4y.
Mss. stslla Guest . at Macuiava
PARK
A.B Wright bas gone 70 Chicago
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

a, o'Hara,.. "a canal sues..

We have large number OF broken
lots % s30o. $3.50 and si00 button and
lace shoes for ladies and must close
them out at once. We therefore offer
them your choice for $50. Remember
these goods are all perfect fitting and
made by reliable manufactures in
styles to suit all tastes. This sale will
last this week only. and you should not
miss calling and getting bargain al
O'Hara's, - Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Willie Ley. No. 452Turner street. scar
let fever. Anthony KarastewIcz. No.
III jackson street. cholera infantum.
4. SchreiSer. No. - Page street. cholera
infanfun. Leon Dcnnison. No. lbs
Henry street measles. G.. c. Toilet.
No. Isl Wealthy avenue. measles.
Willie Bennett. No u Waterloo street.
measles
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

At a regular meeting q the Machin-
ists' union. AZ It's ball tonight. thu ladies'
will present the union with the banner
that Is 10 be carried on Labor day.
Wives 81 the members are requested 10
attend the meeting.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

The attendance at the Teachers in
stltute yesterday was somewhat less
than during last week. The regular
program was taken up. ii. K Patten-
gill. state superintendent Of public in
strucfion. viii talk 20 the teachers today.
The Institute will be ia session today
from 3 % Il and from 10 10 4.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

For six days commencing Monday.
August -. az . o'clock a. M. We will run
the steamboat North Park, carrying the
patrons OF the North Park street rail-
way free OF charge. The boat will start
from the pavilion dock and run north
about three miles 10 the Bailey Park
grounds and to Big Bend. about one
mile southwest We intend 10 remove a
few boulders from the channel 50 as TO
safely make excursion trips ten or more
miles north next season. Come and
viow the scenery along the valley and
compare il with other resorts where so
many go long distance To visit We
wish all citizens and their families TO
know what there In 10 enjoy 50 near
their homes. Call on conductors for
tickets 10 North Pack. cents from
Campau square or cents frorI Sweet
street station. Same on return.
Boat ride free. e.. &. CoMsTocK.
80 cents 70 Ottawa Beach and Maca-
tawa Park Thursday next leaving Grand
Rapids at a. m. via &. 4 w. NJ. Ry.
Go and take the Children.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

II was rumored around the govern
ment building yesterday that Charlie
Calking had entered the contest Tor the
collectofship Charlie is. lifelong
Democrat and his name il considered
with favor BY biz local party friends.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29
"Nethsrlsnd's Day" at the Great Erposi-
sitson. August 3rr
The


VIII On August % ell excursion tickets
70 Chicago az ratio ~ s54O~one fare
god Tor return for ten days. % until
September ). Trains leave Grand Rap
ids 1000 a. "a. and I1n p NJ. arrive
Chicago 10 p. N. aud 100 a. IA Call
teleuhone Dai
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

The district nurse % the charity or
ganization society has seven cases Of
fever among the poor in her charge. and
tho society would be pleased il charita-
bly, disposed persons would kindly send
10 contributions.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29
ANOTHER EXCURSION TO THE
WORLDS FAIR.

The d.. q. II. 4 VI. Ry. in connection
with the Goodrich Line will another
excursion 20 Chicago Monday. Aug. y.
leaving Grand Rapids I'D A. m. Fare
only $3.50 for the round trip. Tickets
good ten days
JAS. CAMPBELL. City Hgt
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29
Dated Aug. y.

Every night 10 Chicago via Ottawa
Beach and Holland steamera The di-
rect aud popular route. Lowest fare.
Tine card on inside na.yc.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

LILLY WHITE is our leader. Others
try 10 initiate this brand Beware ~
fraud livery sack has cut u our mill.
Valley City Milling Co
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

We hereby call caucus Of the elec-
TORI IL the Fourth wari at the East
Bridge street school building, THURSDAY
evening. Aug. II. ut ) o'clock. 90 nonai.
nate two trustees 10 represent said ward
on tho board Of education for the city
81 Grand Rapids; one fo- two years and
one 10 I'll vacancy for one year.
fRED ;. CLAsK,
Gro THOMPSON,
Trustees Fourth Ward.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Trains now leave Chicago FOR Grand
Rapids via Kalamazoo and g.. X 4 l.. az
20 p m.. and 10 p. M. Don't get left.
Dining car en- i.30 y. I'd. train.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Fishing. sailing. bathing. rowing, al
Ottawa Beach and Macatawa Park. only
30 cents. next Thursday. via C.. & W. NJ.
Ry. Train leaves Grand Rapids at o
a m
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Chicago excursion. Wednesday. An
gust -. lSt3 Fssr Netherlands Day
AZ Tie great exposition. August 81. The
q. X & !. Sih "a August - faese 81.
cDrsion ticxets al tate = one FARE, ssfo.
cool Tor return for ten days Trains
eave Grand Rspids 1855 a NJ. arsl II -
D. ns.. arrive Chieasy0 t.lD /, n. and 100
:. N. Call felerboae 81.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

SAYS Grand Rapids TO Chicago
Via G.. Il W. NJ. Ry. and Holland steam
ers Daily line. Soc time card. inside
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Grand Rapids City Bands first ap-
pearancc at North Park Labor Day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

m rou uant The very hest four a. "a
alnshle prizes huy LILY WHIrEu II
all rake aaore sni better bread for tie
money than any other
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Dennis Ryan. 81 years ga. feirer for
~ J Lewis. Nas seriously ssd ferhar-
fatally spinresl on t.ilsvoffh ar-eue s.s.
day morning during TIE circus rsrs.se
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

NO ONE TO suprnlNTENp.

John Pierpor. No. &c Muskegon ave
nue.. Mt falvary.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

Grand Rapids City Band's first ap-
peaEance az North Park Labor Day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

nsszstrssss e. 'sases - 1ssa1 ksftis No.
T<lnfhrneea Crs<xs - ksfth'f,< = = - 4
r. fest.aiass fruz StFe F So
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29
TEETH!

rsattiful taeth are > trxnry few Fsc.sssse
We haze hr&rd reopia saE ther wsui1 giFs
rssrFiD lnr thef had cor soeh heastdel tasth as
~ and 80 bad
1hetrr ssrret % nj - rnueh ~ the prrfast
nsss - TIE feesa b. ths snoH Lac stitens>s
ard tiie brilliant r.slish-
Al 5nafh sre esf.shls "a s.sis 18th prrssss esFe
Nasts. srd rssssss slsen,4 ~ ssn5eled a. fbFF
are lntnflous - ar 49, MAS a ne ffir1s.fs
A rrssf@fle Ffftssr-rl q a,ief. ll'4@FFef = ~
o.lr faxft sai lssFfer4 fhine - sttafsse sna 80
eerrs 49, teesh lis - ~ - sufrrf.lst % L >
anrfne nftef rna~h lafpsr 1sss5 errezse. Ihe
feFma9 ~ nne - tfa lacst pote1 steslt,ste -
81 fhs cs~nfsg sd q sl1sri 1ltesf f.efi%rt
S&ffltfN4k - fise aegae - heFe sttnft#t
~ a. ed AZ ~ eEftuslre ifft tE1
rlsenafzetarersl Ns rssrant~e - f.rtifritt - -
~ egsif r~yfa~t faott f.sestsF - t.s faefsst
fhst il IN s.,r.,f izrss srs1 rnsIdef 80 tseth
sepfe hssntffl sish le-s trpable tiisa stT ptiasf
KseI tFsttna - - tsd
Evening journal., 1893-05-13
Blood
STORIES oF lie DAY.
rhe n1olher Dove,s slratagem.

One dav this week an EVENING jour
NAL reporter was walking through an
annie orchard near town. admiring he
beauties of the trees in full bloom and
taking an occasional shot with a Win
chester at an impudent cat-bird that
enemy of cherries aud other small fruits
As he drew near tree in the midst Of
All orchard he heard a whirring sound
and the next instant saw a dove fall t,
the ground about thirty feet away The
bird was evidently badly or ppled. 4.
auttered along tue ground. leg and
wing dragging painfully. Pity for the
bird led to an attempt TO capture il.
This was found impossible. AS soon as
its pursuer got within FIVE or ten feet OF
N away IL would hutter, and one might
inst as well have chased will o the
wisp. After drawing its pursuer about
200 feet from the tree from which IL hac
flown the dove took flight for distant
wood. All It's disabilities were suddenly
removed.
Tbe reporter returned to the tree anC
found low down in the crotch a nest an'
two eggs. The mother bird had resorte'
to strategy to draw attention from he
nest to herself and lead the suppose
DESTROYER from her hoice by playing tn
cripple 1t was one Of the wiles OF tn
birds in the nesting season ard sne ha'
sense enough not TO return uhtu ne
pursuer had left the orchard.
Evening journal., 1893-05-13
.Raood win an. Electric Car.

Last evening young cycler of this
CITY engaged in a race with West
Fourth street electric car. When he
renched the top of the Fourth street
hin. between West and Tatnall, instead
Of Stacking speed he increased it, and
went spinning down the hill in a break
neck fashion. On reaching the bottom
Of the incline his hat was blown OIL he
turned around in front of the car, which
was then coming down the hill The
latter was running at high rate OF
speed and the cycler started in the race
again. In some manner his wheel be
came unmanageable and got in front OF
the car The motorman stopped the
car with a jerk, while one man inside
threw up his hands in alright when he
saw the great danger of the wheelman,
Finally the young man gained control OF
the wheel aud again resumed the race
/ II was a narrow escape, however, anC
should teach the young man not to race
with an electric car on an incline.
Evening journal., 1893-05-13
rleetrlell, IN photography.

One Of the greatest difficulties that the
photographer has to contend with is the
preservation of the natural expression Of
the sitter for the period Of exposure.
Notwithstanding that this period has
been greatly shortened in various ways,
particularly by the adoption of the mag
nesium light in Photographic practice,
nervousness plays such n large part in
the temperament of the great majority
OF those who are anxious 10 hand down
their presentmeuts TO posterity that the
operator has often found the interval
even too prolonged for the accomplish
ment of his perfect work.
This difficulty has been overcome by
Herr Haag in Stuttgart by means Of I
change in the management of the mag
nesium light. Herr Haag has made som'
lightning cartridges, which cause a tire
mendous development of light and ar
Fet alght in one-tenth Of a second b.
means of electricity. ty.-New York Tele
/ cram.
Evening journal., 1893-05-13
AL 1lustratIon by neeeher.

A man who had been a warm friend
of Henry Ward Beecher tells this;
Almost the last time l saw Mr.. Beech
err" be said, 81 was with him in com
pany with a group Of men, one Of which
was Colonel ingerson The colonel was
airing some of his well known religious
opinions. but Mr.. Beecher for somo timo
took no notice of the half challenge Of
his remarks.
"He sat silent, with his head bowed.
Finally, in q pause after an especially
daring assertion from the colonel, he
spoke slowly;
"On my way here, he said, at the
corner of Fulton street and Broadway,
where the press of vehicles is close
and dangerous, man, cripple, was
trying TO cross the street A stout crutch
supported mm. and be was making prog.
ress when o fellow ran ont and knocked
his crutch from under him, leaving him
helpless against the dangers bearing
down on overy side.
That cripple, sir he went on, sud
denly raising his voice and throwing
back his leonine head, is humanity; his
crutch is Christianity, and you are the
one who would push it away, offering
nothing inits stead. New York Times
Evening journal., 1893-05-13
prehistorIc Ruins In Affiea.

''I have just returned from Europe
said Howard Hoffman "wLcre I haye
eoiourncd ever since my return from
Zanzibar six months ago. ! have been
pursuing d course Of investigation ia the
British museum that had hoped would
throw some light on the recent diacov-
cries that have been made IN Africa.
Not far into the interior Of Africa from
Zanzibar / in company with others re-
fently discovered traces Of a prehistoric
,itv OF no small Gimens.Jus Tins city
That speak of must have been o capital
Of some ancient province or kingdom.
It was some FIVE miles square and was
surrounded by a wall Of masonry, the
foundations, with fow projections. OF
which still remain and indicate an ex-
cellent knowledge of masonry. The wall
was undoubtedly meant for protection
against enemies, for it was strongly
built and must have been nt least 2Ofeet
high. 1t is now overgrown by great
tropical vines, and parts of it extend
through impcnetrable morasses.
Inside n few remains Of houses still
exist. and the outlines of great temple
or palace on the highest ground within
the incloHre. Some excavations have
been made and a few relics brought to
light, such as pottery Of the Egyptian
tvpe and broken bits of welded copper
! that may have come from a suit of mail
Some idea of symmetry must have OBJ
tained in that distant period, for the
houses were built along streets or wind
ing lanes, the precursor Of our mode1
thoroughfares. The whole is overgrowl
at present by q mass Of tropical plant
and great old trees that have been stand
ing for hundreds Of years. To wha
nation those people belonged cannot b
told, but the ruins would Indicate tina
once Africa's shores were the seat of
great civilization and great com
merce." st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Evening journal., 1893-05-13
nin Iifo nerIn Mt the roles?

Asa matter Of fact this earth Of ours
has long passed its youth. 1t is now
verping on old age, and with its poles
covered by everlasting ice 1t may be
hkened to a body whose extremitios are
bleached and paralyzed with years. Even
in the geological period which imme-
diately preceded our own, and which Is
known as the postplocene, or Quater-
nary, great changes took place, and man
has been witness TO them. The rivers
of today are more brooks compared TO
what they were then, and in North
America we can trace the shore lines Of
immense quaternary lakes which no
longer exist.
But while this fact may interest and
perhaps surprise us q little 1t does not
tax our credulity so much as when we
are told that once instead of snow and
ice luxuriant vegetation fourished not
far from the poles Indeed the French
naturalist Button believed that on our
planet. which was slowly cooled and
consolidated, life began at the poles, and
/ that from thence it spread in the direc
/ ton of the tropics, whereat first the heal
was too intense to admit of any kind ot
life. But it is only within recent year.
that we have been able to get n glimps
of the ancient arctic zone, which ismucl
more accessible than the antarctic, an'
what has thus far been brought to ligh
makes Buttons daring conjecture al
pear not so very improbable.-Catholi
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