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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02

a definite rate. A computation based on
this rate has told how many years age
| the suns diameter was equal to the pres
ent diameter of the earth's orbit. This
| sets a superior limit to the extent OF
| geologic time.
Turning to rhythms as q means Of COM
putting geologic time. We find that the
! rocks show many traces OF them.
The tidal rhythm may be appealed to
for an explanation of certain features of
sedimentation The thin layers found in
some rocks may have been flmy de-
posts left by the tides. On the other
hand. similar layers may indicate the
lapse of years. They may have been de-
posted by rivers which had, like the Nile,
but one notable flood each year.
A Large Number Of Rythms.
The number Of rhythms IN the solar uni
verse is very large, but only two besides
the two Just mentioned have been able 10
! write themselves in 1egible way in geo.
logic record. These are the rhythms Of
procession and eccentricity. Since the
sun is not in the centre Of the earth's
orbit that is, eccentric, the northern ard
southern hemispheres do not receive heat
in the same way. The northern hemis-
phere is tipped away from the sun where
tHt vi ID HtdlCsb tuC SuH. tApPSu
toward it where the orbit is farthest from
it,.
The reverse is true Of the south, m
hemisphere. Consequently the winters are
warmer and the summers colder in the
northern than in the southern hemisphere.
But this condition is not permanent. Ea h
season in turn corresponds with the peri
helion. The time in which tie cycle of
change is completed. or the period OF
rhythm, is not always the same, but it
averages 21.0OO years. This is commonly
called the professional period. To it may
he traced the increase or decrease of
glaciers and the consequent enc oachmeats
or recessions of the ocean. which leave
their mark in the various strata of the
rock.
At present our greatest distance ON
the sun exceeds our less by its thirtie' b
part. Sometimes the greater distance ex-
ceeds the less by one-seventh. C.oll
identified two important epochs OF gIa ia
ton with epochs OF high eecentrieity COM
puted to have occurred about 100000 and
100000 years ago.
''The study of these several rhythms
says Prof. Gilbert, while they have led
to the computation of various epochs AID
stages of geological time. have not yet fur
nished an estimate either OF the entire sge
OF the earth or OF any large part of II.
Nevertheless l believe that they may te
profitably followed with that end in view"
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
EARLY VICTIMS OF FIREWORKS.
Two Boys Badly Burned md n House
Ses on Fire.

PHILADELPHIA. July Powder and
frecrackers yesterday were responsible for
badly burning two boys and setting fire to
a dwelling in Manayunk. Nine-year old
Oliver Layendore found a bottle of powder
in the house and together with Willie
Clark went out on a lot to celebrate. The
bottle exploded and Oliver is in st.
Timothys Hospital with hands. face, and
breast badly burned.
Seven ear-old Charles Morlis filled his
pocket with firecrackers and inadvertently
put piece of lighted punk in among them.
His legs and abdomen were severely
burned.
Johnny o'Neil. having q number of fire.
crackers went up to the third story of his
residence and amused himself by firing
them off from the window. The boy placed
some of the firecrackers and a lighted
sQuib in bureau drawer. The blaze which
resulted caused loss of $500
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
JUVENILE sCULLER.
James Hall. the Midget Oarxmnn of
the Harlem Rowing Club.
From the New York Tribune.)

tfrOm the New 1 ork Tribune
James Hall. the midget scuiler. who de-
clares that he is the champion oarsman
of his years in America, is only 10 years
old, and exceedingly small for his age.
AS an oarsman, however, he towers head
and shoulders over any other boy of his
years ever seen on the Harlem River. He
is a fuli-fedged member of the Harlem
Rowing Club, and also the official mascot
of that organization.
Jimmy is the son of Frank Hall. a manu-
facturer OF theatrical and sporting knit
goods, and he lives with his parents at
1852 Park Avenue. His father was an
oarsman before him, and is still mem
Ter of the Wyanoke Boat Club The boy
began to row two years ago. and soon be-
came the pride OF the river He insisted
on rowing the big shells OF the club. so
his father recently bought him one of
his own. The she'll is tweuty-one feet In
length, ard weighs about nineteen pounds.
The narrowness of this frail craft can be
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
Killed by Runaway wagon.

PoTTSvILLE. Pa, July IAN empty
wagon rushed down a slope at the Otto
colliery yesterday, and. dashing into a
truck containing a number OF men, kill
William Dunn and injured Edward Con-
nelly, James Brennan, and Samuel Miller.
What started the empty wagon at the sur
face is unknown to certainty. but it is
believed to have been the wind.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02

LONG BRANCH. n. J., July IL. p.
Russell. of Barnegat, brakeman on the
New Jersey Central, WAS blown from the
roof of a freight car at Galilee yesterday
afternoon. and sustained injuries which are
likely TO prove fatal. a heavy gust of wind
lifted the ROOF of the car. Russell became
en;angled in telegraph wires, and fell on
the track, breaking one leg in two places
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
MoURNED AS DEAD FOR TEARS.
Pennsylvania Man Returns After n
Long Absence.


BLOOMSBURY, Pa. July AFTER hav-
ing been mourned as dead for over TWEEN
ty-fve years. Isaac Muffiey, former resi-
dent of Bloomsbury. returned yesterday to
this city to visit his relatives.
Thirty-fve years ago he left for the South
to see the country. For ten years he kept
up a correspondence with the family, but
after that the correspondence ceased and
the family received letter informing them
of his death. 1t was accepted in good
faith, and his parents died without the
knowledge that their son was still living.
Upon his return TO Bloomsbury. Muftiey
at once made enquiries about his relatives,
and found that his sister was living in
this city. By an odd coincidence he ar
rived just in time to be present at the
celebration Of her birthday. which oc-
CURED yesterday. Mr.. MufIley is well-to-
do resident of an Alabama town, and will
return there in short time
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02

HAGERsToWN. Md, July 1.--Charles
". Adams a former employe OF the House
Of Representatives III Washington, hae
been appointed Superintendent of Antietam
battlefield. TO succeed the Antietam Battle
field Commission. of which Gen E. A. Car
man was president
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
Ball Players jaw Broken.

BRISTOL, Pa. July III. Coyle, field
er in the Bristol baseball team. while
playing with the Burlington team yester-
day was struck in the face with a bali.
and his Jaw was broken. He was taken
OF the grounds Immediately, and forward
ed to the nearest hospital.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
Esenne Of a Long Term Prisoner

LANCASTER. Pa. July 1.-James NJ
Robinson. a loag-term prisoner in the
county jail, made his escape from that in
stitution yesterday Afternoon. Improve
ments are being made in the jail. A pr.
ton OF the fence had been temporarily re-
moved and Robinson escaped through the
aperture. Robinson was once tract ed
officials In the employ of the Adams Ex-
press Company. He was convicted Of steal.
ing valuable packages
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
MAYOR IN A Swimming MATCH
To Cross Long Island Sound for the
Sake of Charity.


NEW YORK, July Mayor Dillon, of
New Rochelle. has volunteered to swim
across Long Island Sound in aid OF charity
IL he can find anyone who will enter the
race against him. He is to take part in
a programme of water sports to be held in
Echo Bay Saturday, July IA, in aid of the
New Rochelle Hospital.
One of the conteste will be a swimming
match between the mayor and George
Grab. each of whom weighs nearly 400
pounds. Sheriff William V. Molloy is to
be challenged 10 compete in the race.
Two immense bathing suits are being
made for the occasion.
Last Saturday the mayor took part in
baseball game, which netted $500 for the
New Rochelle Day Nursery, and a short
time ago he conducted an auction, at
which $500 was raised for the same in
sfitutiOn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
The Effects of the Hent Mistake
for Insanity.

for Insanity.
The man who was found wondering aim
lessly about the Smithsonian grounds
Saturday night and who was taken ito
custody and confined at the First precinct
station on a charge of insanity. was yez-
terday released by the police.
his condition has greatly improved and
no signs of a deranged mind are now ap
parent The man gave his name as John
Parrison. He is stopping at downtown
hotel 1t is thought the extreme heat
caused a temporary affection Of the mind.
which entirely disappeared after a rest 1T
the station
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
Six Cent. Damages for n Preacher.

MEDIA, Pa. July AFTER being out
seventeen hours the jury in the Wills
Hardcastle suit reached verdict yester-
dag, awarding the plaintiff, Rev. Joshua
E. Wills. the sum of six cents. The trial
began on Monday last, and was the out
come of a suit instituted by the minister
against Thomas Hardcastle Of Morton to
recover damages alleged TO have been
done to the former by the publication of
an article which he claimed was SANDER
fus
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
Chinese Conservatism

tFrom the London Telegraph
Chinese prejudice never disappears before the
light, but it is daily being broken down by its
TO come the horrors Of the Pc,lin cart may
be discarded by foreign residents in favor Of the
foreign :ickshaw, but this depends more the
rncnding of Chinese roads than the mcndng Of
Chinese manners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
WOMAN BITES A BURGLAR.
Early Morning Mnrnuder Nearl
Loses n Finger.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July IA des-
perate attempt at burglary was made in
Pittston early yesterday morning Mrs.
J. J. Walsh, widow of the late DR.. Walsh.
was awakened by the touch of a mans
hand on her face. She found a burglar
in her room.
The man tried TO choke Mrs Walsh,
but she baked his efforts and screamed
for help. The burglar in his efforts TO
seize her throat put his finger in her
mouth, and she bit 1t almost off. ser
want hastered to the rescue, and the
burglar became frightened and fed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
1Oc for SOC
~ wash skirts.

Ladies' linen crash wash skirts; Of
better quality and better-made skirts
by far than those which are offered
you about town for 50c-consider-
ably fuller in width and By far more
perfectly sewn and more perfect fit
ting. are offered you at the ridiculous
nrice of 19c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02

The experience in brewing pure and wholesome
beer is well manifested b. the superior qualities
OF Heurieh's Maerzen. Senate, and Lager ANALYSIS
also demonstrates the high standard of these beers
and it will take hut one glass to convince AMONG
of the purify OF these beverages. Phone ga,
Arlington Bottling Company, for a case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
co. for $500
Wv wash skirts.

White pique skirts; polka dot duck
skirts, linen crash skirts. black duck
skirts. and plain blue duck skirts trim
med with white braid: with the widest
hens and the most desirable hem;
worth fully up to 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-02
kNc for SLIGO
Wv wash skirts.

Plain linen crash skirts and linen
crash skirts trimmed with blue duck.
and white duck all with deep hens; all
full width; and none worth less than
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-01-19
School Commissioners.

There is now under consideration at An
napolis, measure which, if passed, will
legsate out of Office every school com
missioner in the State, and incidentally
every school examiner.
1t will be offered with the explanation
that the Dem ,cratic party desires to full
fill its pledges with reference to minority
representation on school boards. To co
this it will be necessary to repeal and re-
enact the law now regulating the appoint
ment of commissioners.
The Republicans now control all the
boards in the State, and if the proposed
bill goes into effect the political complex
ion of the boards will be changed.
A provision will be inserted, however,
that the teachers will not be disturbed, and
that their tenure shall depend upon good
behavior and continued efficiency
A bill was introduced in the House on
Wednesday by Mr.. Woltinger, of Wash
ington county, which makes some
changes in the school law of the State. 1t
provides that the school examiners in the
counties must have been public school
teachers at least five years in the State
before they shall be eligible as examiners.
Every teacher is required to have certiti-
cate of qualification, issued by the exam
liner or by the principal of the State Nor
NAL School. The diploma of a graduate
of college of good standing may be &C
cepted by the examiner. A certificate
shall hold good for 10 years.
The bill also provides that an examiner
shall not discharge teacher without
cause
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-01-19
V..nSVille F:t "lnerS.

On Saturday last, DR.. Joseph r. Owens,
registrar of the Maryland Agricultural
College, entertained the Evansville Farmers
Club of Prince Georges County. The
club held its regular meeting and discuss
ed various matters of interest to Southern
Maryland farmers. DR.. r. S. Hill read
the draft of new road law for Prince
Georges county, compiled by a committee
composed of the executive officers of the
Evansville Farmers Club, Patuxent Plan
ters' Club, the Chillum Grange and Belts
vile Grange and several private citizens.
The bill provides for the appointment of
board of county road commissioners and
road trustees; that the work shall be done
as far as possible, under the supervision
of road experts furnished the county by
the Division of Highways, Maryland
Geological Survey; that the county shall
be divided into three districts, with a
road commissioner in each; that each
election dist let of the county shall have
district road trustees, whose disburse
ments of money shall be subject to the ap
prevail of the county road commissioners
| acting as board. The one great object
of the bill is to get the control of the
| roads out of the hands of tue County
Commissioners, who, it is stated, appoint
| road supervisors for the advancement of
| the political interests of the party in
power. The opinion expressed by the
| club is that the Maryland Bureau of Immi-
grafton as now constituted should be
abolished. 1t was thought however that
well dir cted efforts SHOULD be made to
| encourage the settlement of white poop. e
in Southern Maryland.
Decided preference seems to have been
expressed for municipal ownership of the
proposed waterworks of Hyattsville. 1t
is said a private company would not
undertake the water supply without a
| guarantee on the part of the town govern
mcnt to pay for fire plugs, and this would
amount to nearly as much Il year as would
have to be paid for interest on the total
debt. 1t is estimated that the cost for
| waterworks would be about So, 900. Plans
| have been matured for submission to a
meeting to be held to morrow.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-01-19
Thrilling Experience.

A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun,
from Hyattsville says: Dr.. Charles A.
Wells, of Hyattsville, had a wheel torn
from his buggy and made a narrow escape
from death Sunday morning by train of
cars at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
crossing in Hyatttsville. The accident
occurred in full view of the Doctors resi-
| dence, IS yards east Of the railway His
son, Robert Wesley Wells, witnessed the
peril of his father from one of the front
windows. Several others congregated
about the public places in the center of
| the town saw the accident The cross
ing is regarded as exceptionally danger
Gus. The tracks Of three railways cross
Maryland avenue at this point. These
are the Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake
Beach and City and Suburban Electric
Railway. The two former are protected
by the gates of the first named com
pany.
DR.. Wells, who is an exceedingly busy
man, was being quite rapidly driven in a
light buggy down Maryland avenue, and
was watching the approach of an cleo
trio car. He had passed over the tracks
of this road and had driven upon the west
track of the Baltimore and Ohio before he
realized that he was in any peril from an
approaching train on the steam railroad.
He then quickly grabbed the reins from a
colored boy who was driving and violent
ly jerked the horses head away from the
track. This presence of mind saved the
Doctors life, as the gates, which were
being rapidly lowered, came between the
horse and the engine, preventing the ami
NAL from moving. The front part of the
buggy was upon the track, but the sud
den movement of the horse turned it
away from the tracks sufficiently to avoid
entire destruction. The locomotive
struck the left front wheel of the buggy,
tearing it completely away and carrying
it half mile distant, where it was extract,
ed from the machinery of the locomotive.
The main portion of the buggy in which
the Doctor sat was prevented from top
ping over after the wheel was torn away
by the north gate, which held the buggy
in an upright position.
DR.. Wells stated after the accident that
he could hear the coaches of the train as
it flew by striking against the buggy, and
his every muscle was pa~alyzed with fear
He attributes his escape in a great meas
ure to the conduct of the horse, which
stood perfectly still while the train was
passing, making no effort to get away
until after the train had passed.. The
animal was slightly cut on the shoulder.
The train (No. sos, New York ENpress)
was running at a high rate of speed and
stopped about half mile down the track.
The crew came back every one Of whom
fully expected that someone had been
killed. The Doctor was almost prostrat
ed and several times was in danger of
collapsing from the shock. He was ex-
ceedingly anxious concerning the gate
man, Flcishman, whom he thought the
railway company would blame for the
accident. He completely exonerated the
gateman, and spoke of him as very
competent man. The Doctor assumed all
the blame for the affair himself.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-01-19
\ y. W Electric Road.

Mr.. Francis V King. Of s. Mary s
county file Monday with Secretary of
State item IN articles of incorporation
for the Washington, Mechanicsville,
Leonardtown and Point Lookout Electric
Railway Company.
The new road is to run from Point Look
out, St Mary's county, through st. Mary's
Charles and Prince Georges counties to
Washington, a distance of about 100 miles,
with various stations along the route.
The incorporators are Messrs. Cornby
r. Jones and Frank r Terry, of Pli!ade!
phia; John T. Ballenger, Giles F. Dyer, B
Harris Camalier and J. F Morgan, of st.
Mary's county. The capital stock is ST.
10000 1t is stated authoritatively that
Senator Penrosc, of Pennsylvania, is be-
hind the road, and will in all probability,
be its president. Senator Quay, it is said,
is also largely interested.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-01-19
TO Regulate Hangings.

A bill has been introduced in the House
of Delegates providing that il the future
all hangings of State criminals shall take
place in the Maryland Penitentiary, nc
matter in what county the crime was com
mitted; that a suitable place for the execu
tions shall be constructed; that the hang
ings shall be under the direction of the
Warden and the Penitentiary directors
the warden to get $25 for each execution
that IL respectable citizens shall be called
in by the Warden to witness the execution
besides the physicians and the condemned
mans spiritual advisers, and representa-
tives of the press and such other person:
as the Warden may allow; that the body
in cases where relatives living outside OF
Baltimore city demand it shall be sent te
the relatives at the expense of the State
the expense, however, not to exceed $40
that all persons as soon as sentenced shall
be sent to the Penitentiary and there con
fined until hanged.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-01-19

The first Pennsylvania Railroad touI
of the season to Jacksonville, allowing
two weeks in Florida, will leave New
York and Philadelphia February 6.
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommodations
Zone berth), and meals en- route in both
directions while travelling on the special
train, will be sold at the following rates
New York, $4,000; Philadelphia, Harris,
burg, Baltimore, and Washington, $4s.OO;
Pttsburg, $500, and at proportionate
rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries, and other in
formation apply to ticket agents, Tourist
Agent at 1876 Broadway, New York;
Court Street, Brooklyn; 7s9 Broad
Street, Newark, N. j.. B. Courlaender,
Jr, Passenger Agent Baltimore District
Baltimore, Md; Colin Studs, Passenger
Agent Southeastern District, Washing
ton D. c.; Thos. E. Watt, Passenger
Agent Western District, Pittsburg, Pa;
or to Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.