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LISTERS
LISTERS FERTILIZERS

than to put in a greater quantity of Fer
tilizer with South Carolina Rock as a base,
which only stimulates tAe soil and then
leaves it in an exhausted condition.
We can give you the names of Farmers
both in Delaware and Maryland that OBJ
tanned from % to 80 bushels of wheat per
acre this year from the use of Lister S
goods, while the adjoining farms only
yielded 10 to Is bushels, where they used
a cheaper goods.
A Delaware Farmer in an article in
Rural Nel0 Yorker some time ago, says
81 used Listers Fertilizers on corn in the
hill, and for three years after that could
look over my grass field and count where
every hill of corn had been"
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
These goods are for sale by
COSGRIFF, BECK & HAZEL,
82S0w SMYRNA, DEL.

NTOTICE.
~ Notice is hereby given that l, James P.
HOhecker, of the town of Smyrna, Kent
County, and State of Delaware intend TO make
application to the Court Of General Sessions of
the Peace and Jail Delivery of the State of Della
ware in and for Kent County on Monday, OctO.
Der Dist, 1895, then to be held at Dover, for H.
eense to sell Intoxicating liquors druggist in
quantities not greater than one quart, upon the
written order or prescription of a regular prac-
ticing physician, at my stOrehouse, located on
the west side of Main street, in said town OF
Smyrna, adjoining lands of the National Bank
of Smyrna and lands of others and within the
limits of United School District in said county
designated as Smyrna Public Schools The
names of the respectable citizens lat least one
half of whom are substantial freehOlders) recon,
mending my said application are:
| W. A. FAIRIES, W. II. Janney
David Il. Smithers, W.. Megear
/ John Van Gasken, L. S. DwightMD.,
| Thomas G. Moore, NJ. ID. John II. Hohecker,
| Thomas B. Megear, A. L. Hudson,
/ William +. Hall, w. II. Baggs,
| JAMES P. HOFFECKER
Smyrna Del, August q. 1895.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
THE MARKETS.
IN A Il ~
PRODUCE.
LOST.

PAIR OF MARE MULES, dark, of
medium size, well matched One has stiff
ness Of the shoulder. They were missed
from the Underwood farm" Wednesday
last, the l4th inst. The finder, or any one
giving information leading to the finding
of same will be rewarded by 'returning
them to N0.H = g
MRS. ANNIE MORRIS,
S2l2 Kenton, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
HOUSEKEEPING LINENS

Have you thought of it
what supremacy in linen sell
ing on our part means to
you?
First. Best linens; because
our linen buyer is among the
looms a good part of the year
and he picks with educated
care. Absolutely nothing but
pure flax goods gets past our
doors.
Second. Best prices. There's
not a linen maker of repute or
merit but is anxious to do his
part to share our orders. That
means that we buy linens at
times and in quantities to give
us and you the best values.
Napkins.
Under average import cost.
20 inch full bleached Scotch Damask
Napkins at 81 dozen.
20 inch full-bleached Scotch Double
Damask Napkins, 81 q dozen.
"A inch snow white Irish Damask Din
ner Napkins, s2.25 dozen.
"a inch snow white Irish Double Dam
ask Napkins, 81 dozen.
26 inch bleached German Dinner Nap
kins, $3.50 a dozen.
Table Sets.
Another lot of those fam
GUS Flemish Damask Table
Cloths and Napkins ready
this morning-the last at the
price.
$500 Cloths at $3.50
1916 Cloths at Se,7S
S4,5O Cloths at $3.50
$500 Cloths at $40
Q Napkins to match at S2.75 and $3.7o
! dozen.
: . 7o7Oeks.
r Hemmed Irish Huck Towels, l9H
r each.
: Snow white Irish Huck Towels. BIZ
i 24x4s inchesl Heavy fine yarns. q
,. each, 50 a dozen for fair S4 worth
Irish Glass Towels, made Of fine line
!, yarns, that win not lint, 12lxc eaC
- for the 1sc kind.
oi JOHN WANAMAKER
[ DAVID T, SMITHERs
Jl g. DENTIST,
tY HIUTHD SMYRNA, DELAwAE
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

From all accounts ChamhorI
Cough Remedy ia q aodsepd q
afiioted. There is no advertisenf
about this; we feel just like sayin4
The Democrat, Carrollton, KY.
sale by Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
DRESS GOODS BARGAINS

we discounted the then current
prices by reason Of the heavy
lots we felt justified in moving.
Thousands of yards of proper
stufs. The goods would make
money for us if held back to
take the new values. That
isn't our way.
At 20c-36 inch Fancy Suitings, in all
wool mixed checks and notified
effects; seven different combinations.
3119c goods.
At 25c-36 inch Fancy Mixed Cheviot;
illuminated color mixtures; 20 com
binations. 3713c goods
At 25c-36 inch Worsted Covert Cloth,
i'll 20 choice color plays. a material
for knOckabout wear. 3115c goods.
At 30c-3S inch Fancy Armure Suiting,
III two and three color combinations,
having the beauty of higher grade
goods. 10 combinations. 3113c goods.
At 30c-3S inch French VigOureux, il
Illuminated; mixtures of grays, blues
and browns in twelve combinations.
3115c goods.
At 31c-46 inch Fancy Mixed Cheviots
woven with bright colOred yarns; in
II color combinations. SOC goods.
At 31c-5Oinch all-wool Fancy Figured
Cheviots in ten dark-cOlor cOmbina
tions. Suitable for Fall shopping
dresses. SOC goods.
At 3lc-46 inch Novelty Woven Chev
lots, in u choice combinations; style;
apeing the higher-priced stuffs. 500
goods.
At3716c-4Oin inch all-wooI Fancy Mixed
Cheviot, in pretty color plays o
bright yarns. Particularly good fol
children's school dresses. 65c goods
At 31%c-3S inch French Armure, il
self-colored figures of brown, greer
and navy blue. 75c goods.
At 3111c-45 inch Figured Kerseymere
in gray blue and brown mixtures
SOC goous.
At 40c-50 inch all-wool Dress Cloths
in medium and dark color mixtures
/ Just right for serviceable wear il
mucky weather GOc goods
At 50c-40inch Tweed Suiting in plea.
ing color mixes for bicycle an
knockabout wear. 75c goods.
At 50c-52 inch Novelty Cloth Sui
ings in seven proper bright colo
combinations for the Fall an
Winter dress.
At 5Oc-50 inch Bannockburn Chevio
in rich, warm color mixtures; exaC
copies in styles of goods costing 81.
and 81 yard. 15c goods
At 5000 inch BOucle-stripe Suiting
in choice variety of brown an
gray mixtures. 75c goods.
At 50c-3S inch bright Silk BrilliaH
Suitings, in six pleasing cOmbin
tions of color. Suitable for children
dresses. 75c goods.
At 5000 inch fine all-wool Ladie
Cloth, in 20 mixed and solid colo
ings that are proper for the Fa
gown. 75c goods.
At 50c--9S inch French Figured A
mures, in self-cOlOrs of navy, gra
greens and brown. 75c goods.
At 75c--44 inch Novelty Austria
Cheviot, in rich designs and colo
ings; dark. $l.25 goods.
At sl-44 inch stylish Rough Chevic
with bOucle mixture in brown
grays and navy blues. $l.50 goods
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cno.,nm OF mills.
County and State Items.

The campmeetings now being over
the agricultural fairs will be the next
attraction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
Will THERE BE WARP
"a Rctnlfntory Hove Threatened in
StcRmb0ut Circles.

The baltimore sun of yesterday SAYS:
me announcement that the Southern
Hallway Company will establish "A line
or steamers ietwccn Baltimore and
Norfolk in opposition to the old Bay
line and the Merchants and Miners
transportation Company pro. iises to
stir MP things In local steamboat cir
clcs
Repairs now In progress on the Vir-
Einia, which is the reserve steamer of
the old Bay line. started the impress
sion that as a counter move to this ac-
ton of the Southern, the BAY line was
about Ia establish Il line 10 Richmond
In opposition TO tho Richmond and
York River line.
President G. r. Hoffman, of the Bay
line, in speaking OF this matter, said
am reluctant TO bring about any
trouble IN transportation matters. Els
taDiishcu lines and routes best adapted
TO meet the demands OF the people
should not in my opinion be ntcrfcred
with. OF course I shall protect the in
trrests OF those whom represent: and
should there lie another line established
Baltimore and Norfolk a new line to
Richmond will follow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26

The first opportunity. since the Ma
uafhc Cnallil entertainment, for hear.
ing the fun Naval Post Band Orchestra
VIII he afforded the public on December
4th ut the Academy Of Music. uuon the
occasion o! tie Press Clubs brilliant
entertainment Under the able direc-
torship OF Prof. Jesse NJ. Price this or,
Eanizntion Is winning the increased adj.
mlraiion OF all lovers Of really high
class orchestra music Only i'm nm Or
E'anization numerically ns strong ant,
Wei balanced rs the Post Eaud can tho
proper rendering OF the best class or
music he expected. With every mem.
per Of the orchestra a soloist, that de-
iightful tone. coloriTg and complete
ness OF accomranirleni. so decidedly
hacking in smaller orchestral bodies. /,
even present. combining Ia make one
ha'inonious whole. This vii! lie but
one OF the many attractions Of an al
ready attractive programme. consist
ing oi :; CONCERT hy III" most eminent
OF local soltista and the presentation
oi Two acts OF Esrncralra" by the
clcNcrcst of local amateurs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
WEATHER. ~ EP0lsr.
Forecast ror.To.aay.

Washington. Nov. 25. 1895.
Forecast: For Virginia
I RAIN Showers; southerly winds;
warmer in Northern portion.
e North Carolina-Local rains;
southerly winds, shifting to
westerly; colder Tuesday night.
The barometer has fallen rapidly in
the Central Valleys, the Lake regionb,
ON the Atlantic coast, and I'm the ex-
IRENE Northwest; 1t has risen in the
southwest. ~ depression of great ener-
gy is now central over Southern Hi
nols, and heavy rains with high winds
are reported from the States of the
lower Mississippi Valley, and heavy
SHOWS from Missouri and Illinois. The
temperature has risen east of the Mis-
sissippi Generally cloudy weather and
rain are reported from the Atlantic
coast districts.
Clearing and much colder weather
Is indicated for the lower Mississippi
Valley, and the East Gulf States by
Tuesday evening. preceded by showers
In the Eastern portion of the Gulf
States.
High winds and several local storms
will occur in the Central Mississippi
and Ohio Valleys, and dangerous gales
In the lake region.
PORT CALENDAR.
sun rises, G:56 a. M; sun sets, 4:49
p. M; high water, 4:3l a. M, and 4:57
y. m: low water, lib u. M, and 11:l6
y. IN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
FIREMAN GRANTS FUNERAL.
The Victim Of Sundays Accident TO
~ ..sA Be Hurled THIS MORNING.

The funeral OF George @. Grant, who
died from Injuries received early Sun
aay morning, by falling through a hole
In the floor at the downtown engine
house. mention of which was made in
Sundays Virginian. will take place from
the First Presbyterian Church this
morning at 1890 o'clock. The members
or the Fire Department and the Volun-
tcer Veterans Associat lion will attend
In a body.
The dccccsed's sister. his only rcla-
tive. arrived here from Baltimore yes
terday morning. No man In the Fire
Department was thought more of than
George G.. Grant. He entered the paid
department upon It's organization In
1871 ana has been the driver Of the
Hayes truck since 1t was put into ser
vice, previous TO which time he drove
the small truck He was 81 years old.
Coroner Newton held an autopsy at
DIVERS undertaking establishment
sunday morning and It was found that
the skull was badly fractured, several
breaks running from ear to eur and
rom the base to the top of the head.
n Coroner's jury summoned by Deputy
High Constable Manning returned Il
verdict of accidental death.
I'he fire bell WAS toled Sunday morn
ing ana the enginc-house drapcd In
mourning as mark ar respect to the
deceased
The pall-bcarcrs will he selected from
among the old associates of tie de-
ceased as follows: Drivers -. Hickey
ana J. 5. WebEcr.nnd Engineer George
Seddingcr. from the Fire Department
Messrs. y. j. Dalton and j. a. AnGer-
son, from the Veteran Flrcmen. and
iessrs. Il. q. Rogers. u. McIIuSh and
Nj. Ryan. from citizens
The men OF tht Fire Department are
trying to study some method by which
similar accidents to that of SUNDAY
morning can be avoided in tho future.
several plans have been suggested by
mem. the one seemingly most feasible
being an inverted wire basket with
pullcys attached. which. when an alarm
comes In can be instantly raised To the
ceiling OF the sleeping quarters Another
| Is TO place over tie openings in the
iioor hinged cover with weights to
open 1t. while "a third Is an iron railing
with an opening. Steps built around
nc opening have also been suggested
'fhc FIRE Committee will probably take
some action To protect the men at their
next meeting.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
Levy Bros, spcctnl Sale.

Dress Goods.-Plaids. 1oc, 1ac.. csc.
a :, ~ YARD; all wool serge. 25c. yard: one
hai WOOL serge, l2lac.: beautiful mix
lures, 25c. yard; all wool wide serge
boucle, chevoits. soc. was 75c n yard.
Capes.-Silk plush, $3.50; cloth. So 20
to $40; Jackets, all latest styles. beaver,
boucie and chevoit, $3.50 to s12.
umbrellas,Specia'. 79c each; 200
gloria, fast black umbrellas. for this
week only, that usually sell for SIZE and
SLIGO. Ti'-' anu
Special sale of hosiery at 12Isc. a nair
Ladies, mems and children's Herns-
dorf Dye, the Csc. kind. For the other
bargains see Sundays paper for prices.
LEVY BROS.
Modern Bargain store.
A74 Main street,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
Stolen watch Recovered.

Detective Eastwood yesterday rccov
cred Il valuable gold watch which was
stolen some weeks ago from Miss Ro-
berta DiSgs, No. II Cumberland street
The detective learned the identity of
the thief some time since, ana has
been searching for him. Ycs;crdav
Arthur Scott, colorcd, was before thn
Police Court on another charge and the
detective learned from him where the
watch was. which was soon rccovornd
and returned TO It's owner.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
Inrricd Inst xi.ht

In the presence OF the immedia @
families and a few friends of the con
tracting parties. Mr.. p. II. Williamson.
weli-known butcher I'm the city market
vas last night welded TO Miss Maggie
Gritty The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Q. S. Barten. d. D.. at the resi-.
aence of the brides brothcr-in-law.
MI c; f. S,ell, No. 81 Wake street
t t,,s,, only attendants being Messrs.T. p:
Mlliiamson and w. d. Walters. The
nabpy couple left for Atlanta on the
Line. an
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE ADo.'-Ilncoln ]. Car
'crs new play, entitled The Tornado. =
was presented 1T the Academy OF Mn
sic last evening before a good sized
audience. AS & scenic production pie
Tornado" IS all that It's claimed fo,
1t; III fact. in that direction 1t IL n
great success: otherwise il has lltilc
merit. Che company is about the NC
rage one finds in such shows. with the
addition Of Ogden S. Wight, who made
a clever Bill Bass, and Miss Emma
Howard n lively Bridget
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
To Go I'm DrydocIx

The steamship Paris, a sister chin
10 the New York. passed in the Capes
sunday night for Newport News where
s sn VIII go in the dry dock for repairs.
me iaris is one of the largest vessels
aa. at hilTing gross tonnage of TO-
mas four decks. and was built i'm Scot
land In 1889. but sails under the Ameri-
can lag. Many people will no doubt
VISIT Newport News to see her
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
Officers Elected

inc Norfolk and Portsmouth Phar
naceuticai Association has elected Off
PRESIDENT, VI. S. Langhorne. Ports
mouth; Vice President. E. C. Jackson.
Norfolk: Treasurer, w. r. Martin
Norfolk; Secretary, j. w. Thomas, IL,
Norfolk Executive Committee-W.
~. ingram. Norfolk; r. T. Holmes,
Norfolk; S. w. Weaver, Portsmouth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
Valuable Property nj Auc,,o,

BY virtue OF Vim. w. Old trust.e
there will be offered at 10 O'Clock this
morning on the premises. lot No. Gle
rourth avenue, as laid down of Grimes
Hargroves map of West iJorfoll,
with the buildings and improven cnts
and bake oven.
F9r all particulars as TO terms, etc.
read the advertisemnt on the eighth
page OF to-day'S Nirginian
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
Instruction in MUSIC.

Professor Charles Borjes, organist or
Cumberland Street NJ. L. church. tnkes
pleasure In announcing to the pubIic
or Norfolk ard vicinity that he IS now
sHins al ms time TO the teaching Of
music. piano. violin, mandolin ana
lutte. at his studio, Y. NJ. C. A., building.
Terms and particulars can be learned
on application by letter or in person.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
q Child Enioys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action ana
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when
or mother be costive or bilious Tho n,ns,
gratifying results follow its use, 50 tho,
1t Is the best family remedy known
and every family should have a bottIn
on hand Do'tie
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
METEOROLOGICAL nntn
~ s Denartment or A..

U. S. Department OF Agriculture
Weather Bureau. Norfolk, Nov. 25.
Local meteorological data for the "a
hours ending p. m. last night:
Maximum temperature ........ 50
Minimum temperature .. 81
"a years observations 40
Departure from normal II
Departure since January 1st ... lS9
IsaihIai! Tor "a hours ............. .05
kaln1ali since first of month ......3.3 80
]. j. GRAY. Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
For 30 Days Only.

Mrs. Eaphcl's stock OF fine shoes nj
cost to close up business to retire. Lease
expires December 2ith and stock must
Plume street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26

Do your glasses suit you? II not see
DR.. Week. ,h2 Main st.
over aVo people fitted with glasses in
Nor1oik by Dr. Week. and no com
plants. F. II. GALE. 1852 Main st.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
VV. III. Fl. Trice 81 Co.,
l ~ ]. Estate and Rental Agents,
Ss5ssls % BANK STREET.
s&sas,3 ,fsft Eo9 DEN,-r
Fo r RE ut.


~ i9.sll,- - BANK STREET.
sa3; tatES!pENCES-2 Houses Colonial ave-
A3n9e, 10 Charlotte street, 40 Bermuda
street. IS Bermuda street, Jan. 1st; I2S
sSY0rk street. Jan. list; ia Fenchurch
Sstreet. l6 Butte Jan. 1st; 100 Duke, bgi
a9nd{ 51l Church, 1oo1: Butte. 30 Duke, lai
U t59ush, III Duke. a. Mariner, 107 Holt, 81
EA2uaen, % end 81 Yarmouth
and III Bank street. los
4Ghureh street, 100 james street
Bank, 40. 81 Commerce. 2oi
\ ASatn 5treet, &C Water street. Two desira-
! fts stores on Bank street, 3il Church
sHssSSSSSb'EICLS-S Main. leo. HE. FOG Main.
e ss}}BRAMBLETor--ls Maltby, 1903 Lovitt
45AgSnue, IA Rcsesvoir, t2i Highland, lg6
6 Kelly avenue, 20 Park,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26

Chrysanthcnums, All shades.
Bridal bouquets, funeral designs
plants for decorating. '''
MRS. BIDGOOD. 80 CRANKY street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26

Drs. Harmon e. FREY.
| Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Consul.
tat!on free. .S6 Main street, NorfolIt.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
GdN Suits and
~ L " OVERCOATS.

You all know that $40 is the price for
FAMOUS KENSINGTON kERSEY
ONERCOATS and WIllPCORD CHEW
loI SUITS. Garments OF same quality
would cost SIS at other stores, but they
wouldn't be TRANSACTIONS" or
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26
leE Ed,

GRANT.-Sud!enly in this city. at En-
streets. Sunday, November 2Ith, 1885. mt
100 o clock a M. GEORGE G. GRANT,
The funeral will take place from First
i,resbyterian Churc.i THIS CTuesdayI
MORNING at 1920 o'clock Friends and
hcquaintances are invited 10 attend
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-26

Oyster Sandwiches at Macs. 6 cents.
The herald., 1895-08-18
A Two Headed California Snake,

A few years ago 1t was gravely an
nounced that species Of "doublo ender"
snakes had been found in stone quarry
adjoining small lake in southern Cali
fornia. The story has been exploded by
the naturalists who traced it to its origin,
which was this: Colonel or Captain W. G.
Pidge owns a quarry not far from Bishop
in the above named state, and one day,
while handling some rocks, he turned over
one under which he found the ophidian
rarity which gave rise to tho story Of the
race of two headed west coast reptiles
This queer freak in the snake family was
lively specimen, being about one foot
long and with a perfect head on each end
of the body. In relating the story Of its
capture Mr.. Pidge said: "As you may see
by looking in that jar Of alcohol sitting
there, he was complete double ender,
capable of reversing his machinery and
starting off in the opposite direction quick
er than flash. When would place my
cane before him-that is to say, in the d.
rection in which he happened to be NOV
ing-he would dart back with the othor
end, or head first, precisely as If that were
the only head he possessed and as II it
were the regular front end-the one which
he had depended upon all his life."
Several double headed snakes have been
killed in the United States within the last
ten years, but all the others, with the
single exception of a Kentucky curiosity,
had both heads on the same end Of tho
body.-St Louis Republic.
The herald., 1895-08-18

continents from the ocean bottom are at
work today, but in q modified form. Tbs
heated interior of the earth coming in
contact with the cold crust produces rs-
action which causes earthquakes. and; as
it has been proven by recorded expert
ence, that very many more earthquakes
occur when the moon is full than at the
quarter, and also when it is nearest 70
the earth. 1t is q matter of much concern
whether the moon does not influence the
molten Interior OF the earth in the SANS
manner as 1t does the wa.ers Of the ocean.
and thus also Gauss earthquakes. 1has
the interior OF the earth is hot IS proven
beyond doubt by the increase IN tempela'
ture as shown in deep shafts ana IN
artesian wells sunk into IL. AS nh aseI-
age rule the temperature increases ohe
degree Fahrenheit to every Sixty ieet oI
descent into the earth. and IN aaa an aa.es.an a
we'll sunk to depth OF 23oo 1eet the
water flowing out is hot. Volcanoes and
eArthauakes also prove the presence OF
great interior heat. The present region
Of volcanic action lies on the west coast
of South America particularly In Chile,
where nearly half hundred v"icanoes
Mexico, The terrific power which threw
up the mountains OF California is now
dormant. and the record has shown that
the state averages from three to fourteen
earthquakes per annum, none OF which
are to be considered seriously. In re-
gard TO the number of recorded earth
6uakes in the world. Professor Whitney
SAYS: "Prior to the year 1900 the num-
Der of recorded earthquakes experienced
in the world was 1887. From that time
until 1900 there were 2S14; from then un-
til 1850 there wers 3S40, and from 1850 un-
til 1858 there were no less than 1920.
This, however, must not be supposed to
be the real-only the recorded Increase
The thickness of the earth's crust
probab bly, differs in different places, but
it has been estab blished to be from ten to
one thousand miles.
climatic changes which have occurred in
the past. In tho state of Vermont, in
Lapland and in England there have been
found the fossils of tropical plants. prov
ing that the whole world had at one time
a tropical climate. The reason for this
condition is not known, but the most
probable supposition advanced is that
it was caused by some irregularity OF
the axis of the earth. which disarranged
places that now have cold winter cli-
mate more directly under the Influence OF
the sun. Then, again. going to the other
extreme, eminent geologists have come
to the conclusion that the North Ameri-
can continent was at one time covered
with ice more than one mile in thickness.
1t seems hardly possible to imagine such
q condition of things The causes OF the
formation of this enormous ice field are
unknown, but the proof OF its existence
may be seen upon the higher mountains.
Professor Agassiz mentions the slope If
the Allegheny range of mountains as
evidence of this, showing that they are
worn by glaciers co the top except in
few places, which were above the level OF