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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-29
THE FORE BROWN CLAIMS.
History of the Various Owners of the
Troublesome Property.

History of the Various Owners of tn,
| Troublesome Property.
New York, July 29.-The disposition
to be made of the s15O,OOO which was
appropriated by Congress on March 8
1895 to enable the secretary of War to
acquire title to the real estate on
which the military reservation known
as Fort Brown, Texas. is situated and
to satisfy and extinguish all claims
for it's use and occupation by the gov
eminent for many years, has led to a
litigation in the Supreme court, insti-
tuted by James Stillman, who is anx-
ious to account for the money and
the determination as to who are the
rightful owners of it.
The property has ben occupied as a
military reservation since May. 1896
1t was owned by Charles Stillman and
Maria Josefa Cavazos, the wife of
Pedro Cavazos. Charles Stillman, the
father OF James, tried to establish his
right to the property 1t is asserted
that Mrs. Cavazos promised to repay
OhC-hdiA VI ali the HlonSsS thdt ne cA-
pended for their Joint benefit. He
died in 1875. Mrs, Cavazos died three
years later and Thomas Carter was
made administrator of her estate.
James Stillman acquired by assign
ment all the claims of his father
against Mrs. Cavazos. in this matter
and on July IL, 1886, an accounting be-
tween himself and the administrators
of Mrs. Cavazos revealed the fact that
her estate was indebted to the estate
of Charles Stillman for services which
he rendered. to the amount of $780,
977.55.
After the death of his father, James
Stillman prosecuted the work and de-
clares that his services are reasonably
worth $4,000 and that he was compell-
ed to pay out upward of sec, geo irclu-
ding $101 for taxes. The Appropriation
Of 100000 by Congress was not made
until March 8, 1885, and it was withheld
for ten years while Congressional com
mittees We're Investigating claims for
the money. The secretary of War re-
fused to pay the money over to Mr..
Stillvmanffif fi.,:ffiff of OH? 7S999O
Stillman until May 5, 1895. when all
disputes were settled. The children of
Mrs. Cavazos have put in claim for
a share of the money.
The above telegraph item appeared in
the local news columns Of the Light /
several weeks azo-TeI Ed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-29
VICTORIOUS FANATICS.
Attack Government Troops With Aw-
$40 full Results.

Attack Government Troops With Aw-
go full Results.
New York, July pa dispatch to
the Herald from Rio Janeiro, says that
authentic information has reached that
| city to the effect that more than 5000
soldiers have been killed in a big bat
tie near the site of Canudos.
The fanatics, numbering more than
10000 men, all well armed, attacked
the government troops. Whole bril-
gades of the SOLDIERS were swept down
and destroyed, trampled under foot as
the victorious fanatics, with wild,
hoarse shouts Of triumph, passed over
them ? .ss3 S
The full extent'of the loss of life can
not be told. There is no reason to
doubt. however. that the loss in killed
on both sides is more than 5000.
For miles the ground around Canu-
dos is strewn with dead and dying,
the government troops being compell-
ed to leave their dead on the field and
fee to save themselves from complete
destruction by the avalanche of the
fanatics.
When the report of the awful battle
reached Rio Janeiro, it was considered
by the president and ministry and it
was decided to send the minister of
war to the scene Of war next week
with 1000 men who are now gathering.
They will carry with them a great
store of ammunition and will endeavor
to dislodge the fanatics from the posi-
tions they now hold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-29
TEXAS RAIN.

Washington, d. c., July 2s.-Reports
received at the weather bureau from
Texas are to the effect that the rain
fall was as follows:
Scattered showers fell in Central
and North Texas during the past
"a hours. Ballinger and Longview,
Texas, report heavy rain. Light
showers fell at Beeville, Dallas, Paris,
San Antonio and Sherman"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-29
BUILDING AND LOAN LEAGUE.

Detroit, Michigan, July 29.-The Uni
ted States league of Building and Loan
associations opened its fifth annual
meeting in the city council chamber,
with representatives about twenty in
number.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-29

The above telegraph item appeared in
the local news columns OF the Light
several weeks ago.-Tel. Ed. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26
JUS1ICE JoHN'S cOURr.
Three Important Cose- Before His Honor
Yesterday.

Three Important Coses Before His Honor
Yesterday.
For a Monday docket, that OF yoster-
day was surprisingly short. Several sun
day DRINKS were disposed Of in the usual
way. and there were "a tew additions TO
Ills HOnOrs temperance society.
w. III. Meekin alias James Dobny, a
young negro. was arrested by Sergeant
Otcy. lie was charged with being sus-
piciOus character and a pawn-ucket Tor
an OvcrcOat was found IN his possession.
Meekin is also under suspicion of being
implicated I'm the robbery of a dwelling
and taking away q suit Of clothes, an
Overcoat and a watch. The case is being
worked up by Detectives Gibson, Hall and
Wren The case went over 10 February
3rd. Mr.. George l.. Wise represents the
prisoner.
Bette Manuel a negro woman, was
charged 10y Mr. Thomas Anderson with
taking several gold rings belonging TO his
wife, but the rings were found later, and
This morning Bette was dismissed.
The case of George Smms. who IS
charged with shooting Aaron Chandler.
Saturday afternoon, came up in the Po-
lice Court but owing TO the inability OF
Chandler 20 be present the case was laid
over TO February Bird. Simms made his
cape Immediately after the shooting but
yesterday morning about o'clock he went
TO the Third Station, and gave himself
up. Several witnesses were on hand, who
testified that Chandler was after Simms
with a knife. and in the interest OF self
protection he fired. IL is understood that
Chandler cut a man once before.
Walter Nicholas and Joe Graves. col
orcd boys, were disorderly around the
Second Market Saturday and for being
$50 were fined 81 each
John T. Jcter a young farmer from
Hanover, came 10 the city Saturday for
a load Of manure lie went 10 a house
on west Grace street and Louis Coleman.
the neero stableman. agreed 10 sell him
a load of manure. An alteration
arose regarding the amount TO be paid.
Mr.. Jeter drawing the line at twenty-five
cents. a quarrel ensucd and In the row.
Coleman stuck the prong on a pitchfork
through Jetcr's left hand. The case went
over TO February 3rd.
Charles Randolph was arrested for
being drunk. but tho charge was not sus-
tained. He Is wanted. however. on several
other charges, among them contempt and
playing craps. His case VIII DO heard to-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

discouraged holders soon turned sellers;
The weather since Saturday WAS conceded
10 be the most beneficial TO winter wheat.
The snow followed by q hard frevzc'
afforded all protection that rs needed
Tho Government report which was is
sued this afternoon. caused some hesltd-
ton. the possibility that II might be
bun help tending TO restrain snort sen,
crs. Wheat opened at sOA0sOAc. anu
19h N19Nc.. closing at U1i5sc.-igGisc'
under Saturday. Cash wheat was 'zc'
lower.
CORN-Was fairly steady ut the open
ing There was Indifference TO lIaue
exhibited, and prices soon dropped row
or. ia sympathy with wheat. MAY .9in
opened at &c sold between @lH-f'sc.
and 2Sf.c. closing at the inside-lsc. unuer
Saturday. Cash corn was firm ana a.
higher. closing nominally easy Win INC
futures. ..
OATs-Drifted IN the direction taken
by wheat Occasionally active moments
were seen. but the was mainly local
Cash oats were steady. May cloaeu
shade lower than Saturday.
PRONfSIONS-A strong hog athel
contributed nrmness 10 provisions at the
opening. bat the Improvement was NOT
permanent. the weakness OF wheat event
uallv cxerting influence and causing an
easier feeling. At the close moderate
covering by shorts steadied the marhel.
Nav pork closed BIC higher, May Iard
and ribs each "A shade lower
HIDES-Were quiet ana steady, busl-
ness light. and demand moderate. Ma
fivcs. heavy. g00ac.. light. SUSAc.; ma
tive COWS. heavy. SIC. light sac, butt
brands. heavy. SIC; light. TAc
The leading futures ranged as follows;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

Vlrginians. wherever they may be, arc
proud OF their mother State, ana thoae j."
81. Louis are 10 exception 10 the Aui''
The ST. Louis Christian Advocate, ln a
recent issue, says
An organization OF local residents. who
are natives OF Virginia, was periecie"
Saturday evening QZtm az the Planter b.
IL will DE called the Virginia Society, ana
the object is social entertainment anu
the keeping alive of state pride among tne
sons and daughters Of the Ola DO
minion. Among the organizers OF the So
ciety were Judge Henry J.. Edmunds.
Drs. John -. Niuci J.. q. Robert, and
W. b. Palmore. Me-srs. j. J.. Ford. = Y.
Harmon. II. n. Fauntleroy. j. ". Mackey
r. II Nay. n ! Noryel j y. Baker. j.
NJ Hart. and r.. T. Iludgins. Captain
Robert McCull0ch and Drs. ". +. lost.
and W NJ. Egsleston.
Rev. John -. NincIl acted as chairman
OF tho meeting and Dr. ". r. Nost. sec
rotary. II was decided 10 regularly in
corporate the society. and the Chair ap-
pointed Judge Edmunds. T. T. Faunfle-
roy and Dr. YOst a Committee 10 Frame
Articles OF Incorporation. DR.. Palmore.
r. '. Harmon. and l.. II. Nay were
named as a Committee on Rules and By
Laws Both committees were Instructed
to report at the next meeting Of the So
ciety.
The society starts out under tho most
fattering auspices. Evety one present
was brlm-full Of enthusiasm. and each
pledged himself 10 attend the next meet
ing, and 10 bring a friend along. Many OF
the most prominent residents OF 81. Loiis
first saw the light way down IN Ole
Nirginny.' and their hearts stiu turn
back TO Dixie with love that the passing
years can never chill. and there 4 no
reason why they should not make such
a society a source or pleasure 20 them
selves ana an honor 10 their native state.
The sons and daughters OF Vlrglnians are
also eligible for membership.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26
ORPHEUS OA earth.

Details A. To the Play aud liz Plot 10 Re
Given at Academy OF Music 1o-Sight.
Several rehearsals were held last week
for the musical burle>lue "Orpheus on
Earth" In der OberweIt," as tits called
IN German, which WI he produced to-
night at the Academy OF Music. The la
dies and gentlemen who expect TO take
part in the play. have been working very
hard for several weeks to make the
entertainment a complete success in every
respect Another rehear AT took rlsce
last night. and the mai rehearsal VII he
held this morning al The Mozart Acaismy.
and there is now hardly any doubt that
ths performance will be one OF the most
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

TWO negroes had a shooting scrape i'm
me yard or the Virginia and North Caro-
ma Wheel Company on Saturday
Chdries flizhugh and n negro named
Wyatt eot into an alteration over
the ownership OF a lantern. James Fit
hugh came 20 the aid OF his brother. and
drew revolver Wyatt also drew 4 pls-
ial. and they began shooting 20 each other.
James Fitzhugh was shot IN the leg
Wyatt. after the affair had a warrant
sworn out for James Fitzhugh by Squire
Nelson. iItzhuGh has not hssA arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26
Officers Elected.

The stockholders Of the United Banking
and Building Company met Yesterday
and reelected the following directors.
Governor Charles r. OFerlau AIR
G. Wallace, Colonel A. :. Buford. Mr..
II. /. Denoon and Mr.. Lewis II. Blair.
The directors reelected the following
officers: Mr.. Lewis IA. Blair. president.
Colonel A. S. Buford. vice-president. Mr..
w q. Preston. general attorney, Mr.
samuel =. Elan secretary ana treas
nfer. 4. H. Felthaus. assistant secre-
tary ANA treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26
FINANCE ANDCOMMERCE
THE CLOSING Ot0JAII IONS or
.t MONTY.
Hl4--==---u
Offerings and Sales at the kieh"on" 10
h.coo Yxohanee-Internai Revenue
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Advances

,,rv YORK. Jan. 25.-Spcculation az
a., efock Exchange was quiet, saica "s-
rrceatiuC only 129,H1a shares "i ~
ing WAS qulet following WliNn on 80
vance OF lsN1is per cent. TOOK pia.S' "o
r.,',,,s', - This time was partly the re-
snlf of "A reduction in tue posteo la'ot Vl
sterling exchange OF - 70 1871 io' ~ "Nu
narflv 10 the fact that the pears uiv ia'-
continue their raid OF Satuiu"St, ,,i,r .G9
To- I'M tho ST. Paul earnings for the third
,.,eL OF January (cXpcCicd) WIS ~
,,scd with good effect London AGAIN
sold in tho local market parting WIN
nbout 5lOD shares Of various stoC KS. IN
no Industrial group General Electro
as notably firm ON the encouragement
that the deal for the cQuppine OF the
Fourth Sixth. and Eighth Avenue sur
lace lines had been perfected Ionttoo
however. was down '- 90 1875 on the ICtai
complications of the company. The
feature Of the afternoon trading was
the hoavincss OF the Anthracite toaleis
all dropping some points. Tho selling WAS
hasod ON the belief that the annual lc-
due viii compare faNOrally with pro
ViOus Years. Tho statement chat the
New York and Escanaba. one OK INC
Delaware ana Hudson leased lines. had
issued 100000 Az per cent. goia oen.n-
turc bonds last year. lea TO ifce ftillN5
of Delaware and Hudson SHARES. ana
PLAYED right into the hands of the bears.
Tho general list yielded '4'fia from tI'
highest OF tho morning. in sympathy.
bat the final dealings were fractional and
rally took place. Nct changes show
losses OF iinas per cent. in the general
list and 1n2i4 in the Coalers. Bonds
frmer The transactions footed up
n O15. 900
MONEY AID EXCHANGE: Money on
rail- easy at 1872 per cent. last loan at
per cent. and closing offered at . per
fCnt. prime mercantile paper 1851 per
rcnf Bar silver. Gl7s Sterling cN-
change Inactive. with actual business in
bankers bills af 4Siis0fSi2f for sixty
favs and 4SGI ulSGH for demand posted
rates. f>fufS1'e. commercial bills, 4N"t
fSf Government bonds strong. Rail
road bonds duh. Silver quiet.
TREASURY BALANCES. Coin. Sl22,-
H4.1f2. currency. So GGj. OJ3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
POR5 or RICHMOND, JAN. %, 1897.
ARRIVED.

POR5 OF RICHMOND. JAN. %, 1897.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Richmond. Glover. Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers, Ola Domin-
ion Steamship Company ,,-,
Steamer Winyah Simmons Philadci-
phia. merchandise and passengers J. W.
McCarrick, agent
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves, Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers, virginia
Navigation Company.
steamer Richmond. Glover New York,
merchandise and passengers, Ola Dolnlh
ion Steamship Company.
Schooner Peter Schultz. Lowry, New
Haven. railroad ties.
Schooner clara +. Randall, Clark. Nor
folk 10 DAD coal.
PORT NEWPORT NEWS. JAN. %, 1891
ARRIVED.
British steamship Juanita-North, New
Orleans.
British steamship Langham. Baltimore
British steamship Lemg0, Mobile.
British steamship city Of Truro, bos-
ton.
British steamship Fumbcrt. Belfast
Barge city Of Atlanta. New YORK
Barge NJ Phillips. New York.
arge Corsica. New York
Schooner w. L. Roberts Fan River
Schooner S. B. Marts from Punta Cor
ia. bound for Richmond.
SAILED.
British steamship Lcmgo. Hamburg.
British steamship Humbcrt. Hun
PORT OF WEST POINT, JAN. -, 1871.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy. Balu-
more. passengers and genera! cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore Murphy. Balu
more, passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

City % Norfolk against Pollard. argued
by Thomas w. Shelton Walter n TAYLOR.
and George NclutCsh ana submitted
CITY OF Norfolk gainst J0hnlkln. argued
by Thou as W shelton. Walter m. Tav-
lor and John Nicely. and submitted
The next eases 10 BE- called are Mat
thews against Traders Bank. No. ~. and
Union Rank OF Richmond against City OF
Richmond, No. a..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

BALTIMORE. Md Jan. 29.-tL.OJh-
fr. S34Ou4OJ. do. family S4Iun TOO
WHEAT-Dul: spot. 90'4c. bid; May
S7uSIi4c.. southern. by san pie, "l H'''c. b
do. on grade. S0U9lc. o-,,
CORN-Steady, spot and January ~
n2l1sc.. February &J+lu-'t,c, MaIt"'
I'll. n2Gisc.. April, 21021iic., steamer mlA-
ed. 23i4u23s.c. southern white --4-'c''
do. yellow. 2lM02Gl2c. o..o,,,
OATS-Quiet No. white 2l4-i'gc''
40. mixed, 81 U-@c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

Honrlco' Fairmount Land Company 10
Bernard and Annie g. Gallagher. q feet
"o -lsi side Twentieth street III IL feet
!.-a,.i or T. s33l.5p
Annie l.. Hamm TO Granite Building
Company, % l-3 feet on south side jay
street l5i % feet W est of Mechanlcsyills
TURNPIKE, ". 49, %--.-rgcs >xAs~N,-A-S-&-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
Tine COTTON MARKETs

NEW YORK. Jan COTTON Easy.
mlldllng ai4c.. gross receipts ',-'u bales {.
exports 10 Great Britain. $3.50 bales, to
France 81 bales. 90 the continent, 5.No1
halos' spinncrs l9s bales stock tdct0aD,
2-l g1f bales.
Total to-dav-Nct receipts. 80 40 bales;
exports 10 Great Britain. T. 40 bales,
10 France. 50 bales. TO the continent,
GgJ7 bales. stock. 1.OG39i7 bales.
Total so far this wcek-Not receipts.
6OHH bales. exports 60 Great Britain,
$3.50 bales. 10 France 50 bales 20 the
continent 2l737 bales.
Total since September lst-Nct receipts.
hf23.5i1 bales, exports 10 Great Britain.
22f2 cos bales. 10 France 4HO3iS bales,
90 the continent 1,2s5.13l bales, channel
bhll bales.
Futures closed steady: salcs. 965OO
bales. january and February. $50. May.
719. june. 12f, July Us. August 10:
September 600. October and November
6.Si, December ESQ
NEW ORLEANS. Ia. Jan. 25.-COT-
YoN-Futures steady, sales. N.UUJ bales,
January. 60. February. C7S. March.
GsG. April. C12. Nay or June 70J.
July 40. August COG. September Go6.
October Cos.
LIVERPOOL Jan. 25.-12.3O y. M
COTTON-Fair demand American mid
ding I'd. exports. 10000 bales Ameri-
can. 9.4OO bales. speculation and export
zoo bales. receipts. LOO bales Futures
opened quiet ana demand moderate.
American middling. low mddliug clause
January and February February ana
March. and March ana April 3 Jj-G4d.
June and July. CJ-Gid.. July ana Au-
gust. 3 Cl-6fd.. September ana October
4 ig-C4d Futures steady
l. II American uQOIins low mid
ding clause. January, 8 ns-oiN5 rl-bidr
value. January and February. February
and March aud March and April
3 5s-G4d buyers. April and May 5S-G4
ff3 s9-63d MAY and June, 3 oJ-bid.: June
and July and July ana August. . 59-Gfu
q eO-Gfd. August and September 3 5S6id.,
buyers. September and October, Jl-6id.
October and November (unoncidD.
3 57-04d f'uturss closed easy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

CHICAGO ILL Jan. % WHEAT
The hull enthusiasm. which displayed
some Of the sentiment OF Saturday WAS
seen to-day AZ tho opening prices
showed slightly frmer feeling, bul
that saan Dl4ce ~ weakness ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26
MARROW E>cane.

Mr.. Walter x. Harwood Of this city,
went 10 Washington last week, and came
near being asphyxiated. In attempting
10 light the gas in his room, he left one
OF the burners turned on, and awoke
just in time 10 escape sunocaton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

nAIrIMnnr srnck AIAnKrr-

BALTIMORE MD. Jam. 25-Virglnia
3's new. 13u7pi 90. Century 62ft. Bal
timore and Ohio. 49,. Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern hrsts. lo0l4. Gas
stock o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

HOPKINSVILLE. KY Jan. 22-ke-
ccipts since last report. 81 hossheads'
rcccipts 10 date 2OO hogsheads, receipts
10 same time last year, 100 hogsheads'
sales since last report. Jos hogsheads'
sales to date 302 hogsheads. sales 10
same time last year. 80 hogshoads.
offerings still consist almost entirety
~ The lues and common leaf OF the old
crop. only Il few hogsheads of the new
crop appeared upon the breaks.
The market was a little stronger ms
week showing am advance Of about lfc.
on the more desirable styles OF common
and medium lugs and common leaf We
quote:
common lurs ................S1.25 GS2. %
Nfclfrr, Iurs ...... 225lt 300
Good hugs .................... 1.upH 49,
Common leaf ................. 5.1pN p.up
Medium leaf .................' o.'VR ''O'
Offerings. IFS hogsheads. reflections, 40
hoeshcads. Very truly yours,
NJ II. CLARK a. BRO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26
1895 CROP DARE.

GAINESVILLE. TENN, Jan. Our
receipts this week were 226 hogsheads
lalmost entirely new crop tohaccosl, Of
ferings. 35i hogsheads. sales. 40 hoss-
heads.
The breaks showed no Improvement IN
quality, consisting. as for long time,
mainly Of Tugs and common ana VIA
leaf The market was firm at last week
range of prices.
A few hOgsheads Of common new lear
appeared on the breaks, selling az 20
&c. The fun stocks Of old tobacco are
being slowly reduced. The new crop
will not come freely on the market De-
fore March or April. transactions IN
the loose tobacco market continue small
Few crops Of late have been taken lot
stemming. We quote:
Common Tugs ............-....Si- -..' f-',|v
Medium Tugs ............ ...... --t'--
,(',,,,,nr ioaf ............. 3.JO0 ESQ
HJ@di,lrn loaf .................. G.5ON 800
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

Light weights. soft. miXcd with groen,
on la4f
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-16
When Blondin Was Afraid.

One Of Blondin's fayorite jokes was
to offer to carry some distinguished
spectator across the rope with him on
his back. Every body naturally refused,
and the great equilibrist, with genial
smile, would say, = am sorry you are
afraid 4 should drop you = But he was
hoist once with his own petard
He was exhibiting in Paris md was
about to cross the Seine on { S rope.
Cham, the great caricaturist, had come
to make q sketch. Blond din, recognizing
him. at once invited him to cross with
him. IS
s With pleasure, 4 replied Cham, s but
on one condi ton. s
:. And that isl queried Blondin.
That Ishall carry yon on my back, .
answered Cham.
IS. Not il Z know myself. q answered
Blondin. 1854
u, 8 triumph exclaimed
Cham this time, NJ. Blondin, It Is
syou who are afraid e " ashington
Post.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-16
Tidal Waves.

Though the greatest and most re-
markable phenomenon pertaining to the
surface of the sea is the tidal wave, sci
entido authorities acknowledge that it
still presents some unexplainable anon
allies. 1t is demonstrated, however, that
the movement is made up of many
waves dependent upon different func-
tions of the moon and sun, some being
semidiurnal, some diurnal. The time Of
transit over the meridian and the decli-
nation Of both bodies create great vari-
ations. The changing distance and posi-
tion of the moon and the position of
her node also have immense effect,
while the ever varying direction and
force of the winds and the different
pressure of the atmosphere play their
part. An interesting fact in this rela-
tion is that observations all over the
world show no place where the tidal
movement is so regular and simple as
around the British islands, fact more
remarkable when it is known that the
tides on the other side of the Atlantic,
as, for instance, at Nova Scotia, are
very complicated, the unexplainable
case here being that the minor tides,
which in most parts of the world, when
combined in one direction, amount to
very considerable fraction of the prin-
cipal lunar and solar tides, and conse-.
quently greatly increase or diminish
their effects, are in Great Britain so in
significant that their influence is tri-
fling. New York Sun. .ss