The morning call., 1893-07-24
existence the lads will remember that
fl"gging. and If they do anything to de-

while silver men are very mucn In the
dumps about the present mining situation
miners in the gold-producing regions OF
California arc in jubilant spirits. They
seem to have a feeling that the old flush
times are returning. But it is not neces-
sary to have very sanRuine expectations to
go ahead with deep-rock mining and prose-
cutting 1t as steady industry. There IS
paying ore in abundance IL 1t Is sought for,
in the opinion of the Oldest and most OK
perienced Comstock and Grass Valley
superintendent. With the improved
modern processes Of extracting all the
gold 80 that not particle is lett q very
low grade Of ore is remuneratlve. What
was formally worthless is now valuable.
II the capitalist bends his energies to make
the most OF the ores with the skill now so
successful in South Africa he will proba-
bly, ind great reward. There must be
vast deposits Of ore in California un-
touched.
We read OF word painting. In the SUBJ
joined passage describing the funeral SER
vices on board each ship OF the British
Mediterranean fleet for the lost by the sink
ing of the Victoria there is impressive and
pathetic depletion such as an artist could
make available for his canvas: AT 40
this evening the whole OF the squadron
went to church and read the funeral SER
vice over those so close to US, yet so many
fathoms below, with flags at half-mast,
the marines under arms. and all the ships
companies dressed in white. The Sans
Farrell fired the minute guns, and as the
sun set and the last rays Of its evening
glory lighted up the summit OF Mount
Lebanon every man Of US took of his cap
aud presented arms, the bands playing
dead march. Just before sunset all hands
Tell In; the captain read the prayers for the
dead and some part Of the church service
Of prayers at sea. Then all hands faced
along the ships sides. while seventeen
minute guns were fired from the Sans
Pariel (being an admira's salute) At the
last gun fired all ships sounded the
admira's call on the buge; then the bands
played the dead march. while the
down from the masthead. The af-
fair was so timed that the flag came
down just as the sun was sinking In the
west, respondent In color 1t was most
impressive scene" Even with ugly IRON
cladS q painter would succeed with theme
OF this heart-stiIring depth.
What may be termed an awful story is
told in one Of the magazines of the late Sir
Richard Owen, the eminent naturalist and
seventy years ago he lad under his charge
at the Jail in Lancaster negro who was
dying OF consumption. Owen was then
deep in the study of comparative anatomy.
and for genealogical investigation ne
sorely coveted the head of the negro when
the latter had no use for 1t. One night he
took possession, deposited the head in
bag and concealed the bag under long
black cloak. In descending a steep hill
on MS way home the anatomist slippeg
and fell. the head rolled out Of the bag and
went rolling until it landed inside an open
doorway into cottage. Straightway. with
lively sense of horrible consequences.
Owen followed the skull, and found that
the CO ttaRe family were yelling with terror.
He grabbed the woody caput. showed 1t
into his bag and was off again with an ex-
clamatory apology for lntruding. Ihe
story which afterward cleared up the mys-
terry in Lancaster was that the woman In
the cottage was the widow OF sailor who
had been in the slave trade; that she
thought that the skull rolling over the
floor was that of her wicked hus band seek
ing haven of rest. and that Owen was
the devil come to claim his own.
On August the International Labor
Congress meets at Zurich. in Switzerland.
The suDjoined discussion programme
shows how ideas are advancing: Regula-
tions for obtaining an International eight
hour day. General observance of May 1
Continental Labor day.. The political
tactics of Social Democracy. The position
to be taken by Social Democrats in case of
war, Protection OF female workers. Ma
tional and International organization of
trades. International organization of So
cal Democracy. Various minor points
Eastern France has sent in resolution
that in the opinion of the congress war Is
a thing of the past" Undoubtedly 1t is,
but un fortunately it Is also very much
thing 81 the present. In fact 1t is Ques-
ton whether the present peace footing Is
not as bad drain on fighting nations
resources as war couple OF generations
ago. France, with her enormous army
and debt Of over $4,000, 000. 900, is not in
a position to bear many further burdens,
and the other nations Of Europe are not
as well off in resources. 1t is notable that
Eastern France. which has suffered so
much from war. is in no mood for policy
of revenge. Those who know most about
war dread it.
The Blythe case has been so long in the
courts that many participators have lost
their interest In it by being translated into
the world beyond. One Of the attorneys
has drawn up list OF the prominent per-
sons connected with it as attorneys, Judges
or witnesses who have passed away. There
are twelve altogether. The case still ling
ers, and many more may be gathered in by
the sexton before the finish. Nor is there
any hoodoo connected with the suit. The
parties are worn out by the years of litiga-
ton. What gloriOns case for tho lawyers!
Three young men have commenced a
walk from New York to San Francisco in
ITO days. That of itself is nothing II
they have the most sham bling gait they
should be able to do it. But they are not
to eat any food by the way. One of them
has an elixir, which sustains the body
without aliment, and the other two have
faith in it. Failing nothing better. they
are likely in day or two to make square
meal on turnips the first time they sight
promising field.
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