Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various
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petroleum, ozokerite, etc., have been derived. In Canada, as excavations
are sunk through the asphalt, this becomes softer and softer, and finally passes into petroleum. This is also the case in Utah. * * * * * [Concluded from SUPPLEMENT No. 400, page 6390.] [KANSAS CITY REVIEW.] THE SOLAR ECLIPSE OF MAY 6, 1883. Professor C. S. Hastings, of the Johns Hopkins University, also includes many interesting details in his account of the trip: The voyage from New York to Panama was pleasant with the exception of a few hot days near Aspinwall. Somewhat further south the wind changed, obliging them to call their overcoats from the bottom of their trunks to keep out the cold when crossing the equator. During a short stop in Lima the party had an opportunity of studying South American life. The products of this country are fruits and photographs of the young women. The party enjoyed both eating the former and bringing the latter home for the admiration of their friends. The expedition really began at Callao, where the party embarked on the United States man-of-war Hartford. Few circumstances contributed more to the enjoyment of the trip than the lucky chance which threw this vessel in their way. The |
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