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SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS

On an average, mans physical
strength begins to decay at tie age Oh
thirty-six.
Botanists have found no feiier than
100 different kinds of flowers ON
Spitzbergen, most of them being I'M
known on the European continent
Padlocks are being manufactured
with an auxiliary chamber which car
ries an explosive TO be fired by ham.
mer inside the lock and give an alarm
when the lock is tempered with
A fossil extinct mammal, somewhat
larger than n rhinoceros and OF spe-
cies hitherto unknown, has been found
complete 500 feet below the surface IN
n coal mine at Kymi, in the island OF
Eubpa, Greece.
The recent Congress Olympic at
Havre, France, passed resolutions
favoring the introduction OF hygiene,
physical training and athletic sports in
all schools and colleges, with quar-
terly reports to parents on the physi-
cal development of their children
The great earthquake of June II is
found by the Indian geographical SUR
vey to have affected greater area than
the historical Lisbon earthquake. The
cylinder seismometer at Shillong re-
corded an oscillation of IA inches at
the rate of 80 times minute, and
masonry was simply shattered to pieces
rather than overthrown.
The depth to which the suns rays
penetrate water has been recently de-
termined by the aid of photography.
1t has been found that at depth of
533 feet the darkness was, to all in
tents and purposes, the same as that
on O clear but moonless night. Sensi-
tive plates exposed at this depth for a
considerable length of time gave no
evidence of light action.
There are 10 mountains in Colorado
whose peaks are over ~, 900 feet above
the ocean level. Forty of these are
higher than Ia, 900 feet, and more than
half that number are so remote and
rugged that no one has dared to at
tempt to climb them. Some of them
are massed with snow, others have
glaciers over their approaches, and
others are merely masses of jagged
rocks.
With an apparatus called the myo-
phone, VI. d. Arsonyal has proven that
the nerves may, contrary to the old
belief, live many hours after the death
of the body. This cannot long be
made perceptible through the excita-
bility of the. muscles, but the sound
in the instrument shows that q nerve
may act on a muscle, in n state of cleo
trio excitability, without producing
more than simple molecular vibration.
A new life preserver, recently tested
in England, consists of canvas belt
with cork layers at intervals, extra
buoyancy being given by four bladder
floats of rubber. The belt is strapped
under the arms, aud the bladders are
inflated through tubes provided with
self-closing valves. The advantage
claimed is that the wearer is always
supported in the water in an upright
position, with his face safely out of
water, while if passenger by sea is
timil he may wear the belt constantly
under his other clothes. The wearer
IL not prevented from swimming.
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Theories as to why Birds Eggs Are
CoIored


The why and wherefore of the colors
of birds eggs has been favorite
theme for speculation, from the quaint
surmisings Of Sir Thomas Browne to
the solemn guess work of Shufeldt, in
his ten biological laws explanatory
of the variation in color of the shells
of the eggs in class Ayes" Hewitson
piously concludes that the beauty of
thesa elegant ard often exquisitely
attractive objects is intended for the
delight of human eyes, hence, as he
says, eggs simply white are put ont of
sight in holes! He also sees in the
larger number of eggs laid by game
birds a provision by a benevolent
Providence for the Joy of the sports
man and the delectation of the epicure.
Next comes man who assures us that
the colors of eggs are due to the in
huence of their respective surround
ings on the imagination of the hen
birds-the old story of jacobs little
trick on Laban in the matter of young
cattle. This school instances as an
example the red blotches prevalent on
the eggs Of falcons, regarded by II as
record Of the bloody experiences
OF the parents; but it does not explain
why the equally rapacious fowls pro-
duce pure white eggs, or the blood
thirsty skuas and shrikes lay greenish
Ones.-Ernest Ingersoll, in Harper's
Magazine.
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klondike Culinary Note.

Proprietor (of Dawson City restau.
rant)-What's the matter with that
chap down there at the other end OF
the table?
Waiter-He's kickin' because there's
more nuggets than noodles in his
soup!-Chicago Tribune.
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SUMNER M WINTER.

Summer time In winter-ths birds were on
the wing,
The meadow dreamed OF violets as sweet as
those OF spring,
And all the birds remembered the songs they
loved TO sing
Summer time in winter-the daisies decked
the sod.
Late sprinkled with the silver irosts, and
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lilies seemed TO nod
And send sweet messages OF love 10 the blue
realms OF God
And all the world was beautiful. and all the
world was bright
The splendid day dreamed soft away to meet
the restful night
That rIppled from clear stars to earth It's
lOyeliness and light
IF T., Stanton.
The herald., 1898-04-19
IN THE COMMONS
Englishmen Curious About the Cuban
Consular Reports

LONDON, April 1S.-The House of
Commons resumed it's sessions today
after the Easter recess. Mr.. James Low
ther, Conservative member from the
Isle of Thanet, division of Kent, asked
the government whether, in view of the
apparent imminence of the war between
two states with which Great Britain is
on the most friendly terms, cit was not
the intention of the government to i'm
mediately notify all the British subjects
Of the necessity for the observance Of
strict neutrality"
Mr.. Balfour, the government leader
and Acting Secretary of State for For'-
eign Affairs, said he saw mo reason to
depart from the universal practice OF
awaiting an outbreak of hostilities."
Edward ]. Morton, Liberal, asked II
Her Majesty's government could pro-
cure through the United States Embassy
for the use of members of Parliament
copies of the Consular reports from Cuba
presented to the Congress of the United
| States.
Mr.. Balfour in reply said he was no
aware that there was any machinery tt
carry out an unusual demand, but added
that the government would be glad tt
| consider it.
The herald., 1898-04-19
Memphis Race Entries

The following are the races and weights
for the races to be run at Memphis, Tenn.
today Commissions received and placed
by the Los Angeles Turf club, 1i3 South
Broadway Gn the rear), where all orders
will be telephoned to Black & Co., rooms
at Agricultural park:
First race. maidens, 2-year-olds. four fur
longs-Bulgarian 100; Miss Meade, 100; Bob
Bass, 100; Judge Rankin, 100; Fox Chase
100: Red Pirate, 103; Be True, 103; Dick
Collins. 1O3; The Kentuckian, 103.
Second race, six furlongs-Forkor, 121
Algol, 121; Brandywine, 119; j. A. Gray, Ill
High Jinks, 10; Opaque, 100; Tom Col
Inns, 100.
Third race, maidens, 2-year-olds, four
furlongs-Pirate, 10S; Judge los; Hard Not
1OS; Red Admiral 10S; orchard, los; Lau-
rentian, 10S; Cambrian. 1oS; Tobe, Jos; Friz'
zle, 105; Cathie, 1O5.
Fourth race. the Tennessee Derby, mile
and an eighth-Goodrich, 112; Isabey, 122
Eitholin, 122; Lieber Karl, 122; vii
son (Schorr's entry), 122.
Fifth race, selling. 2-year-olds, nine-six
teenths of a mile-Sea Lion, 1l2; Pear
Barnes, 103; The Geeser, 103; Collette, 10l
Annhilator, 100; Olde S., SO; Lygia, 81
Tree Pot, 81
Sixth race, selling, seven furlongs-Char
lie Christy, 112; Bing Binger, 10; Nimrod
| los, llnQa, no, jim flOOu, Io4, foD Roy
I'd, 80; Imp. Wolsey, 90; Sedan, 9S; silva
9S; Stella B., 96; Protus, 96; Domsie, 81
Onnoor, "a; Miss Floride, 81.
Seventh race, selling, five furlongs-Golt
Coin, 106; Hetser, 10i AL Lone 1O3: Red
1893: Whirlaway, 100; Mamie Callan. 100
Philip Byrnes, 100; Hill Billy, 100; Mys
terry. 100; Bandazzo, 81; Lady Brittanic. 90
Denial, IS; Laurel Leaf 81; Forget Not
IS; Col. Brabble, So; Gypsy Prince, s5
Celia b., 1OS; Mary Zeeta, los.
| Weather clear; track good.
The herald., 1898-04-19
THE CUBA QUESTION
May Run Afoul of the Presidential
Prerogative

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Attorney-
General Griggs, Secretary Long, Secre-
tary Sherman and Assistant -Serret aEy
Pax D.agyg,aaaar he'd atb6ay- The purpose of the
meeting was not disclosed, but 1t is be-
lieved that 1t had special reference to
the Cuban resolution now pend
ing before Congress. Members of
the Cabinet decline to discuss
what course the President will pur-
sue in the event that the clause recog-
nizing the independence of the Cuban
republic Is retained. From other reliable
sources, however, it is learned that prob
ably the President will return the reso-
luton without his approval. This. 1t Is
said, he will be compelled to do in order
to maintain the prerogative which he
holds is clearly his under the Constitu-
ton. UP to this time nothing has been
done in the way Of formulating an ulti-
matum to Spain. nor has anything been
received from Minister Woodford. OF
other sources which may in any way
change the situation. No one in off1cia
circles doubts that hostile resolution
will be passed by Congress within the
next day or two and war almost certain.
ly will follow.
The herald., 1898-04-19
Chevennes Dancing

GUTHRIE, o. T., April 1S.-Nearly 1000
Cheyenne Indians are gathered on the
banks of the North Canadian, many miles
from the agency. holding a ghost dance.
1t is feared by many that the Indians. In
cited by their medicine man, will take ad-
vantage of the absence of troops from
neighboring forts to start an uprising to
secure more beef rations. and In revenge
for the enforcement Of the territorial anti
polygamy law, which has caused great
discomfort in the tribe.
The herald., 1898-04-19

the men were ordered to dress a compan-
ionway, which they did by putting up Il
few signal flags as covers to the steps.
The Minneapolis of the squadron has q
break in her steering gear. but 1t will be
repaired by night. All of the ships of the
squadron had calls to quarters this morn-
ing. and cleared their decks for action.
The tremendously heavy work of clear
ing the decks and preparing for firing was
done so quickly as to surprise even Com
modore Schley. All the ships reported
clear and ready to fire in fifteen minutes.
Clearing includes the removal of every
thing that is destructible or in the way of
the guns, and the closing of all compart-
ments. In going to sea this would be
done before starting.
War Possibilities
LONDON, April 19.-Sir Charles Dixie.
the member of parliament, is quoted in an
interview on the Spanish-American crisis
as expressing the opinion that the two op-
posing fleets are about evenly balanced,
and therefore the decisive action will be
found at sea.
eff" said Sir Charles. 1.-The Americans
win, the war will be over. If Spain wins
it will be the beginning of long struggle.
which must end in the crushing down of
SPAIN"
Cables Cut
KEY WEST, Fla, April 1S-It was
learned today that the cable between Key
West and Punta Rassa had been cut abont
two miles this side of Saibel island. The
matter was kept secret, and the break has
been repaired. The incident looked sus-
picious, as the broken end of the cable
showed that 1t had been cut clean through
though the rupture might have been acci-
dental, as the water is shallow where the
break occurred, and the anchor of some
vessel may have become entangled in the
cable.
Captain Sampson learned of it today,
and wired the navy department at Wash
ington. 1t has been decided to establish
careful guard in those waters. and any
suspicious craft will be summarily dealt
with. The revenue cutter Mclean has
already been sent on patrol there. The
matter is of the utmost Importance, as the
cable between here and Punta Rassa is
the only communication with the main
land, and if it were interfered with at this
time. the consequences could not be fore
told,
The herald., 1898-04-19

otructton9 were l00ueo curing tu0 war
and the action was subsequently legal
lied by act Of Congress, but the authors
ties have no doubt that Congress would
approve similar action ct this time by
President Mckinley. +.
With coal contraband Of war. It will be
possible for American cruisers to seize
vessels carrying It to Spanish possess
sions. The Canary islands would be
admittedly Spanish base Of operations
and 1t will be the effort Of this govern
ment to blockade them and seize any
vessel which may try to bring CONTRA
band from any country to them. This
will be especially the case with Cuba and
Porto Rico.
All Fair in War
NEW YORK, April ia dispatch to
the Herald from Washington says: In
view of Spain's efforts to collect coal at
Havana and San Juan, no doubt exists
in political circles that the naval plan
for the Spanish government contenl-
plates the dispatch Of the fleet to West
ern waters.
1t is officially admitted that this gov
ernment has determined not to permit
American coal to be taken to the Cape
Verde islands on board the British
tramp steamer Hampstead and that ne
gotiations are under way for the sale
Of that vessel and her cargo to the Unit
ed States. The Hampstead, although she
was to have sailed Saturday, has not
gone and her purchase will probably be
announced.
| 1t is admitted by officials that they are
trying to meet trick with trick. There
is but a small amount of coal at st.
Vincent, and it would be necessary for
the Spanish fleet to so to some other
point for fuel within a short time, as
the supply at Cape Verde cannot last
any length of time. 1t was to help the
fleet now gathered at that point that the
Hampstead was ordered to Cape
Verde, after purchasing supply at
Iambert's Point. The United States is
in great need of colliers, especially one
loaded with coal, and 1t would therefore
be only too glad to take from Spain the
vessel and her cargo and use her for
uffense purposes against her first en-
ployer.
Official information received by the au-
thorities also indicates that there Is but
q small quantity Of coal at the Canary
islands.
A desperate effort Is being made by
Spain to ship supplies to that point and
also Cape Verde, which is evidently to
be the anchorage Of the fleet until war
breaks out. 1t is impossible for Spain
to procure coal In England because of
the strike now in progress in the mines
and because the English coal dealers
refuse to receive promises to pay anl
will only sell to the Madrid government
for cash. 1t is known that Spain has been
floating considerable paper in continent
tai Europe. but she has been unable to
force any Of it on the English merchants
Whether Spain pays cash for goods pur-
chased in the United States Is not known
but 1t Is believed that what little money
she has she is spending for protection
and the coal she Is sending to Havana
One Small Load
ST. VINCENT, Cape Verde Islands
April 1S.-The Spanish transport San
Francisco arrived this afternoon having
on board a cargo of coal intended for the
Spanish squadron.
The herald., 1898-04-19
Carrier Pigeons Time

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1S-Eight
homing pigeons belonging to John Mole
were liberated at Ashland. Ore, Saturday
at 5:45 am. and werd in their loft in East
Oakland at 2:1S o'clock the same afternoon
having made the trip in the quick time Of
eight hours and forty-two minutes. an av-
erage speed Of 1895 yards per minute. The
birds were liberated by Miss Myrtle Gill
of Ashland Mr.. Mole will now send his
birds to Roseburg. which is 100 miles fur
ther north.
The herald., 1898-04-19
l7e-l38 N. Spring Street.

having a great effect among the mem-
bers, as 1t is coupled with the statement
that the offer was made by man show
ing the authority Of the Cuban Junta.
He told the members that the offer was
accompanied with a guarantee that a
bank would pay 40 cents on the dollar
when independence was recognized.
This statement will be made on the floor
Of the House and made to defeat the
resolution.
The herald., 1898-04-19
G. A, r. Encampment

NEVADA, Cal, April 1S.-Bands are
parading the streets and the sidewalks
are thronged with men, women and chill
dren today, for the city is wrought to
the highest pitch Of enthusiasm and ex-
citement in anticipation of the coming
of the Grand Army Of the Republic and
auxiliary societies this afternoon to hold
their annual encampment.
The herald., 1898-04-19
Starving Sheep

SAN FRANCISCO, April ia Chroni.
Gle special from Fresno says: Unless
something at present entirely unforeseen
happens fully 100000 head of sheep and
cattle will die of starvation in this coun-
try alone in the next few months on ac-
count of the lack of grazing grounds. 1t is
understood that an urgent representation
that the Sierra reservations in this part OF
the State be thrown completely open to
sheep and cattle this year with no re-
strictions as to the national parks.
The herald., 1898-04-19
Death of Crespo

NEW YORK, April ia special cable
gram (copyrighted) from Caracas, Vene-
zuela, to the Evening World says that
President Joaquin Crespo of Venezuela
was killed in battle with Hernandez, the
leader of the rebel forces, last Friday.
The herald., 1898-04-19
Peru's New Coinage

NEW YORK. April ia dispatch to
the Herald from Lima announces the first
thousand Peruvian sovereigns have been
coined by the mint and are now in circula-
ton.
A dispatch from Valparaiso announces
the arrival there of the British warship
Leander.
The herald., 1898-04-19
Bellamy Improving

DENVER, Colo, April B.-Edward Bel
lamy, since his relapse last Saturday has
been improving and his condition is not now
considered dangerous. Mrs Bellamy is now
sick in consequence of her close attend
ance upon her husband.
The herald., 1898-04-19
A Charge Of Bribery

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The per-
sonal statement Of a prominent news
paper publisher who owns two papers
that he had been offered $4,000 900 worth
of Cuban bonds IL he would support the
roooonition of Cuban independence is
The herald., 1898-04-19

The reporter of ball game may not be
a dramatist. although he writes plays
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The herald., 1898-04-19
ON THE TURF
Winners at Ingleside and on Eastern
Tracks

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1S-Weather at
Ingleside fine; track fast. Results:
Four furlongs-Bonibel won, Winifred
second, Crossmolna third; time o:49l4.
Six furlongs, selling-San Mateo won,
time 1:141a.
One mile-Torsida won, Bitter Root Sec
ond, San Venado third; time 1:42la.
One and a quarter miles, selling-Twink-
Ter won, Little Cripple second, Tulare
third; time 2:O9ls.
Five furlongs, selling-Canace won, Ach
second, Polka third: time 102.
One mile selling-Lena won. Veloz Sec
ond, Miss Ross third time i27..
At Memphis
MEMPHIS, April S.-The Tennessee
Derby will be decided tomorrow and five
have elected to face the starter. The
Schoor entry, Wilson and Lieber Karl,
seem to hold the race safe at prohibitive
at odds. The track was muddy today. Re-
suits:
Four and a half furlongs-Leo Planter
won, Clarence B. second, Free Hand third;
time, 0:5s14.
Six furlongs-Harry Floyd first, Ma An
geline second Winslow third; time 1:1914.
One mile-Jane won, Eleanor Holmes Sec
ond, Judge Steadman third; time, LAG.
Mile and seventy yards-Traveler won,
Millstream second, Basquil third; time,
1:5O1s.
Six furlongs-Pearl won, Tole second Sc
dan third; time, 1:17s4.
About two miles, steeple chase-My Luck
won Bob Neeley second, Hats Off third;
time, ASA.
The herald., 1898-04-19
At Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, April 1S.-Results:
Four and half furlongs-McCarren won
Ned Wickes second, Minch third; time
O:56
Mile and fifty yards-Venessa won, Os-
euro second, Fasig third; time, 1:4512.
Six furlongs-Cecil won, Judge Baker
second, Rockwall third; time, 1:15.
Half mile-Dolly Regent won. Nancy
Zeits second, Pat Garrett third; time, 0:491a
One mile-kriss Kringle won, Eavaline
second, Kinney third; time, 1:41A
Six furlongs-Cyclone won, Carrie Lyle
second, Meddler third; time, 1:l5.
The herald., 1898-04-19
At Bennings

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Resuts:
Five and half furlongs-Tabouret won,
Sanders second, Takanasse third; time, 1lO.
Half mile-Lepida won, Miss Mark Sec
ond, Lady Exile third; time, 0:51.
Six and half furlongs-Lucid won, Plan
tain second, Glenoine third; time. 1:2i
Seven furlongs-Her Own won, Words
worth second, Passover third; time 1:3lAi.
Owners handicap, mile and fifty yards
Thomas Cat won, Cherry Leaf second, Our
Johnny third; time, 1:49l2
The herald., 1898-04-19
A Fast Liner

LONDON, April 19.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Standard says that Lieu
tenant Commander Nblack United States
naval attache at Berlin and at Rome, is
still negotiating for the purchase of the
Hamburg-American liner Fuerst Bis
marck.
The herald., 1898-04-19
Sitting the Truth

LONDON, April 19-The Times an
nounces this morning that its correspon-
dent has been expelled from Havana
Against the expulsion the Times protests
editorially, characterizing the act as
Another of the Spanish efforts to stife
the TRUTH
The Berlin correspondent of the Times
says: 'In well informed quarters all re-
ports of fresh efforts on the part of the
powers to avert war are described as un-
founded"
The herald., 1898-04-19
Clearing the Decks

OLD POINT COMFORT Va, April 49,
Captain Philip, of the battleship Texas,
is angry over newspa per publication that
the men of the Texas took the Spanish
flag for use as a dressing to one of the
companionways of the ship, so that it
would be walked over in going down. The
fact of the matter is, that because some
distinguished guests were coming aboard,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
THREE HEAVY BATTERIES.
Names Quota UEder Second Call
u
Troops.

Washington. June 17.-Adiutant GEN
eral Corbin tonight made public the num-
ber of additional regiments, battalions,
companies or batteries required from
each state under the second call of the
President for volunteers. The organiza-
tions from each state will be in addition
to the number of men who will be enlist
ed from the several states to fill to the
maximum of 1O6 men to a company, the
organizations now in the field.
OF the $4,000 men required under the
Presidents second call $4,000 will be
needed to recruit the existing volunteer
regiments up to the max imum. The re-
naming $4,000 men will be organized
into companies, battalions and regiments
as the exigencies of the call require.
Under the second call, the various states
and territories will furnish as organiza-
tion, 90 regiments Of infantry, six regi-
ments and three companies ofqinfantry in
unattached organization, IA light batter
les and three heavy batteries. New orga-
nizations will be apportioned among the
New England states as follows:
& Connecticut-One regiment infantry; !;
Maine, three heavy batteries; Massachu-
setts. one regiment infantry; Rhode ISL
and. two batteries light artillery; New
Hampshire and Vermont having under
first call furnished in excess OF their
quota will not be called upon to furnish
any new organizations under the second
call.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
DESTINED FOR BOSTON.

Madrid, June 17.-6 p. m.-There are
a number of rumors in circulation as to
the destination of Admiral Camara's S
fleet. One has it that the Spanish war
ships are now heading for Boston, Mass.
with the Intention of bonn harding New
England coast towns, and another report
sets forth that the Spanish reserve fleet is
going to the Philippines.
Fresh contingents of troops are being
constantly called to the colors and there
is great activity in the war and navy de-
partments. Work on the Notifications at
the different ports of Spain is being
actively pushed and 1t is asserted that a
third squadron of warships is to be
Immediately formed, to be composed
of the Cardinal Oisneros, Lepanto, Alton
SO XIII. and other cruisers. Cadiz is to
be the rendezvous of this squadron.
1t is the general opinion here that
portracted war is ahead and it is semi
announced that the government
does not count upon the support of any
power, and then even Germany, in spite
of her great interests in the Philippine
islands will do nothing in favor of Span.