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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
GYPSUM.

u ISL NJ.
Trustee-L. Brown.
Clerk-T j Sturtcvant.
Treasurcr-Wm.S winey.
Justices-H. p. Siknitter and J. r
Bush.
Constables-C. Craig and II. A
Baker
Road Oversecr-F. S. Carleton am
Il. Stafford.
DELANO.
Trustee-H. III. Peckam.
Clcrk-D. ID. Carlton.
Treasurer-Enoch Dodge.
Justices-A. b. johnson and j. w
Keith.
Constables-J. G.. vanmarten and S
Mowser.
Road Overseers-H. w. Lawrence
Matthew S. Culley and Charles Camp
bell.
SALEM.
Trustee-F. NJ. Watson.
Clerk-W. G.. Martin.
Treasurer. S. Carson.
Justices G. NJ. Tyrell and r. C. Cut.
Ter.
Constables-L. Scott and C.. b. Has
kins.
Road Overseers-J A. Nelson, Dan
iel White. David White and VIM. Sill
verwood.
GRANT
Trustee-Geo. X. Ayers.
Clerk-Wm. Bastow.
Treasurer-Samuel j. Perrin.
Justices-T. o. Hoss and NJ. Z. Co.
dell
Constablcs-Robt. Forester and B.
NJ. Await
Road Overseers-Ira Jackson, f. f.
Pollard, Ben. Walker, A. 3. Vincent,
TO. Hoss and William McCracker.
GARDEN PLAINS.
Trustee-H Keith.
Clerk-F Nichols.
Treasurer-W Fowler.
Justices-O S Northrup,N NJ South
wick
ConstabIes-J o Cromwell and N d
Bryan.
Road Overseers-Vaughn and Tom
ma.
Trustee-W Burris.
Clerk-R S Bell.
Treasurer-Sias Rutledge.
Justices-H Glessner and G. w
Steinrod.
Constables-W III Croker and j j
Becker.
WACO.
Trustee-Wm Simpson.
Clerks S Bowman.
Treasurer B York.
Justiccs-A j Waicott aud III Mar
tin.
Constable---M Mead and w A Ran
som.
Road Overseer-J B Cavall and j
Davis.
GREELEY.
Trustee-Wm Eddie.
Clerk-A j Moreland.
Treasurer-W S Mackev.
Justices-D McMarchy and w A
Daily.
Constables-T J Moore and j d
Word
Road Overseers-W w Clarke, A J
j NJ Post, ID Gcuzallers,
q johnson and e j Hulburt.
ILLINOIS.
Trustee-W L Likely.
Clerk-A J Gard.
Treasurer-W S Strothers.
Justices-A Minnich and j p Me-
Convey.
Constabes-B L Saunders and w S
Doran.
Road Oyerseer-J L Booth.
LINCOLN.
Trusiee-Geo Lent.
Clerk Il NaylOr.
Treasurer-Geo w Long.
Justices--J e Rick and l. ii Haden.
Constables-Geo McDuffie and VIM !
Wallace.
Road Overseers-H C Mann, A G
Bennett, S Greiser and j G. Nelson.
10 al no
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
SHIPMENT OF GOODS TO THE INDIAN
TERRITORY.
wIcH1rAs IMPORTANCE AS AN EsTREpor

WlChlTA 1MfUhTANCE Ao AN dNIhLrVI'
A large per cent. of the goods con-
signed to the army stationed at the va
rious military posts in the Indian Ter
ritory, as also annuities for the differ
ent Indian tribes, is shipped to Wichi-
ia by railroad and thence to points OF
destination by OK and mule trains.
Upon the other hand Wichita is the
point to which the furs, robes, hides,
wool, ETC., are sent from the different
Indian agencies on sale or consignment.
The magnitude of this trade is little
understood even by residents of this
city. Mr.. Green Thompson, the ship
ping agent for the Government and
contractors. kindly furnishes us the
following statistical statement which
will tend to throw some light upon The
"why" Of Wichita's Importance:
Amount of military freight forward
cd during the year $4,000 or $3.50
tons; amount of Indian supplies for
the year 100000 pounds, or $50 tons.
To private traders and suffers 100000
pounds. Amount of dressed buffalo
robes received from the Territory, 90
500 pounds. Dry and green hides re-
ceived, $4,000 pounds, To move this
amount of freight it would take over
three thousand two-hOrse teams which
would make train, if all strung out
in single line, over eighteen miles
and half in length.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
To the Eagles Patrons, Greeting.

Our promised Centennial edition is before you.
In addition TO the annual review Of the city and
mn imperfect description Of our county, it con-
tains good words for many bad words for
none. Without excuse or further comments other
than an expressed hope that il may not come short
of the expectations of friends, we submit it upon
its merits, by which il mus, afterall prove sue
cess or a failure.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Saddles and Harness.

But few inland cities can attain to any per-
manent prosperity IN the absence Of manu-
this so. In addition to keeping money at
home and drawing it from other parts, manu-
factories give employment that sustains those
who in turn sustain the tradesmen, the school,
the church and all.
Charles Garrison, the oldest and most extern
siye harness and saddle manufacturer of this
valley, Is, by his industry growing rich and
prosperous. His stock is metropolitan in
proportion, and he gives steady employment
to five artizans. We append the following
returns Of the harness and saddle trade of
Wichita:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Livery Stables.

Wichita being at the terminus Of railroad
all travel beyond it must be by stage or prI-
waite conveyance, consequently there is a
large demand for livery stables, which arc not
only extensive establishments, but the greater
number Of them have splendidly rugged con-
yeyances and the finest teams. The following
tabulated exhibit shows our interest in the
diractinn indicated.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Grain, Flour and Feed.

The vast surplus productions Of grain in
this valley is developing a line OF trade which
in magnitude is only surpassed by Kansas
City in the west. This trade will grow rap
idly, until within a few years immense eleya-
tors Will loom up all about the city The
table following will give an idea OF the grow
ing importance of Wichita's grain trade. The
last column of figures shows the value in dol
lars OF the grain shipped by each firm, the
whole aggregating, not counting that shipped
by the elevator and the banks on consignment
the sum of $4,000.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Valuation of Property in Ssdgwick County.

County Clerk, Mr.. John Tucker, fur
nishes the total assessed valuation OF
the county of Sedgwick for the years
named, which includes all the years
since its organization. For the first
three years property was assessed it's
full value, but for the last two years
not above half its actual value:
For the year 1871, $543,69S,00.
For the year 1872, $500, 10000.
For the year 1873, 81, 448, 10000.
For the year 1874, $l,650,02S.6O.
For the year 1875, 1874, 01s.53.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Furniture Stores.

The demand for household furniture in .
country new as this and rapidly settling up is
constant and steady. Wichita boasts two
number one furniture store. Henry Bolte
and.J. t. McMillen respectively, proprietors.
Both establishments have manufactures con-
Millen and Mr.. Bolte are tirst-class citizens,
substantial and growing business men.
The following are the returns made by
these houses
Name. Capital. 1m't of Sales
III. Bolte. ,-.........-.... 5000 Il, 900
}. L. McMillcn ........ $500 10 OoO
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Roads.

The best natural roads exist. Aside
from ravines, which require bridging,
and some of the bottoms that require
turnpiking, very little labor is needed
to have for the most of the year, roads
equal to the Nicolson pavement or to
the best macadamized roads of our
counfry
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Exhibit Of the Register Of Dssds.

Milo d Kellogg, Register of Deeds,
furnishes us with the following alb
stract from his Office fhowng the num-
Der of transfers, etc. for one year:
Warranty Deeds, 6I2.
Sherifi''s Deeds, 81.
Quit Claim Deeds, CT.
Tax Deeds, G.
United States Patents, PA,
United States Receipts, 1873.
Mortgages, 624.
Mortgage Releases, 374.
Chattel Mortgages, 372.
Power of Attorney, 80.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Contractors and Builders,

town of Wichita's proportions is not
built in the short space of five years without
the assistance Of the experience and capital OF
that class of men who figure in the following
table. Messrs.' Reese & Sawyer, Mills &
Stem, c. ii. Abbott and John Davidson are
all steady patrons OF the EAGLE and we can
most heartily recommend them for any bust
ness in their line as being competent and reli-
able.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Miscellaneous Dealers, Professions, Trades, Bill
lizard Halls and Saloons.

Wichita presents the usual number Of va
ried professions. dealers, trades and misce
lany of towns of her size, which we have tab.
ulated in the form below. These represent,
in the aggregate, capital invested of three
hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.
10 speak specially of each interest would con-
sumo more space than we can spare where so
many of more comparative Importance calls
for attention.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Other Manufacturers.

Under this general head we present others
OF the industries OF our city, stating the kind
and the value of The last years products. the
brewery of Weiyand Il Co., and the soda
water factory of Mayor George u. Harris in
estimate are rather under stated in fact.
Moser, Cory, Foly and Bradley d Sherwood
have all done a driving business in the minu-
facture of wagons and buggies.
yGs,e Kind Years
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Professional Men of Wichita.

review of the business of Wichita would
hardly prove complete with the list of The
names other professional men left out. In re-
fcrrIng to the legal fraternity OF Wichita we
can but say that, with all our public spirited
citizens, we feel great pride. in the personel Of
the bar There is finer arrey OF legal talent
TO be found in the following named attorneys
than are often found in the same number of
any city east or west. Dead heads and med-
ocrity never muster courage enough TO come
west-we only get the enterprisIng ana that
class conscious of their own ability 10 stand
anywhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Roster of Municipal Officers Of Wichita and
Ssdgwick County, Complete.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.

OHIO TOWNSHIP.
Trustee. Tyler.
Clerk. C.. Renner.
Treasurer-B. Boyce.
: Justices VIM. S. Noel and G.. p.
Skinner.
Constable-S. Laughlin and F. Hay
ward.
Road Ovcrseers-G. McMurry, j.
McMinn and f. A. Anderson.
MINNEHA TOWNSHIP.
Trustees. C.. Summers.
Treasurer. Il. Leach.
Clerk-D. l.. Green.
Justices-John Busenbark and A.
G. Little.
Constables-Z. B. Massey and John
Pagan.
Road Ovcrseers-J. Zoda, NJ. j.
White and g. st. Dennis.
MINNESOTA.
Trustccs-C. w. Wood.
Clerk. L. Craig.
Treasurer-Zarah McClung.
Jnstices-Levi Mclaughlin and E..
K. Harrington.
Constabes-A. e. Chambers and
J. f. Summers.
hOdU ONcIsecI- nus. w cslOH.
PAYNE.
Trustee-Joshua Devore.
| Clerk-A. c. Cobb.
Treasurer-A T. Tovrea.
Justices j. Cochran and A. White
cotton.
Constablos- Swartz and John
Gregory.
Road Overseers-M KnebIer, L.
Maupin, A. Whitecotton aud j. Fore
man.
Trustee-A. w. Biggs.
| Clerk. Ellsworth.
Treasurer. NJ. Hall.
Justices-M. Camp and II. S. Hall.
Constables-A. j. Coffman and S. c.
Pierce.
Road -Balding, j. M.
Campbell and E. p. b. Wier.
ROCKFORD.
Trustee. III. Minnich.
CIerk-C. Pittman.
Treasurer-B Goeldner.
Justices-L. f. Vance and ii. Fort
ner.
Constables-J. NJ. Miller and j. c.
Swazey.
Road Overseers-N. Vandusen, j.
Hufbaner and C.. L. Bush.
WICHITA TOWNSHIP.
Trustee-A. 7. Lounsberry.
Cierk-John Falkenstein.
Treasurer. w. Bear.
Justices. w. Fitzgerald and f. p.
Fouts.
Henry Smith and Il.
Montgomery.
Road Overseers-C. Weidner and
Samuel Hoover.
Trustee-E. p. Thompson.
Clerk-P. G. Richard.
Treasurer-Robt Duncan.
Justices-Cyrus Sullivan and II.
Washburn.
Constables-Geo Gregg and G O!
Lee.
Road Overseer-A Sullivan.
Trustee-F J Canton.
Justices-Wm Houston and G S
Zimmerman.
Treasurer-T J Smith.
Clerks NJ Beldcn.
COnStables-J Baird and j L De- !
wees.
Road Oyerseer-C V Lopez.
ATTICA.
Trustees J Mayor.
Clerk Valentine.
Treasurer-Chas. Miles.
Justices. f. Leslie and G Sha-
fer.
Constablcs-Aaron Sewer and Mar
tin Holm.
Road Overseers-Noah Fink and j.
D. Slower.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
WICHITAS BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
SAFE REBLE0STRED SUCCESSFUL

There no ru standard by which estimate the
institutions Banks the arteries the depression acceeraton
tells speedily
the affirmative that proposition the Sedgwick No
bank failed established
mand of trade Wichita and the financial SedgMck
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

From the Dewitt Qowa) Observer
This is good county Of land. The railroad
here owns 80 600 acres Of choice land, aver
aging in price five dollars per acre. IL was no
effort of the Imagination to conceive that we
were in the paradise of the Changers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Towns and Cities.

Herewith we give a t Bile showing the popula-
ton, business and manufactures of the different
places on the line Of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad from Atchison to Wichita, in
elusive. Nearly all of these towns, except the
last four five, from ten to twenty years old,
Wichita only five:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

Ndfirify Born in the United States, 1885, in
Germany, 2i9; in ireland, l3S; in England and
Wales, l66; in Scotland 81; in sweden, Norway
and Denmark, &c; in rance, II; in North of Eu-
rope, II; in South of Europe, 81; ID British
America, l39; in countries not specified, Z.
Ser-Males f. So: females TAB
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

The Lumber Trade.

The following table shows the vast proper
tons Of the lumber trade of this city. Despite
fences, yet the other Improvements being
made by farmers. the houses being erected,
the towns being built in all the country trbu-
tary to Wichita, has created demand and
consequent supply OF lumber second to 10
other city in the State. All the men engaged
in the business are OF high standing and large
financial ability. The capital Of each reported
below. in our estimation is far below the act
ual figures, as also are the sales. No man
without surplus capital can stand the fiuctu-
ations fthis trade and the heavy freight bills
ihnf fnllnrr The snrinr and flll hills
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
hotels and Restaurants.

OF the leading hotels we speak elsewhere.
The following is a resume of all the houses
pertaining to that interest:
Name. Proprietor Falue of Value of
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

John Davidson is the pioneer dealer of the
valley, and in addition 10 the lumber yard
carries on large contracting and building
business. william l.. Mcclure was cut out
of Vanderbilt proportions and he will attain
all that 4. W. Oliver, too, is a young m an.
so is Charles +. Dean. Wichita boasts no
more substantial men than her lumber dealers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

Kansas is now looked upon as the
''Mecca' of the United States, to which
all pilgrims desiring homes travel.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Educational Matters of ssdgwick County.

The following educational statistics for the
county of Sedgwick are furnished us by the
County Superintendent OF schools, and we
think 1T furnishes very creditablc showing
for the county, considering that our county
YVES not organized until the spring of 1870,
and that the first settlement was begun in the
spring that year:
Number OF organized districts. .... 90
Number of school buildings - GA
Value Of school buildings S34, 440 90
Value of school furniture - 1888 90
Amount paid for ineident.,ls - 800 90
Number children school age ,04C
Number pupils enrolled in 1919 / sos
Number OF teachers holding certificates "A
Amount paid for teachers wages 1873 s6.s65 %
Amount OF State school fund .. 3.2oS on
Number OF persons over sixteen years 81
aye who can neither read or write. IL
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
AGOoD WORD FOR THE EAGLES PATRONS
TIE LEADING MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURE
Frs OF WICHITA.
The Dry Goods, Grocery, Hardware and Drug
Trade, with Names of Firms, Amount Of
Capital Invested and Annual Business.

In presenting TO tho world an exhibit of the
business of Wichita. the facts and figures re-
lating thereto. being collected at no little cost
of pairs-taking and care, We cannot refrain
from saying a word OF the prosperity and sue
cess of few Of the Eagles most prominc mt
patrons. Had we the room, our expressions
would be Of greater length, for we fully appre-
ciate the generous patronage and unstinted
good will that have always been extended 10
us since this paper first mado its appearance,
four years ago, in little, old franc building
at the north end of Main street. The banks,
mills and hotels and the men who own and
control them are dealt with elsewhere, in con
nectlon with the engravings OF those different
institutions and industries.
The New York and Eagle Blocks, illustrated
on the first page, and the Commercial Block,
appearing IN one Of the street scenes, shows
or the signs the business places of several OF
our largest dealers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Dewitt Qowa) Observe

If you wish to take up Government
land, people here are ready to show
you good tracts.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

the earliest settlement this
largely
held individuals
State with
timber Water orra buildings, fencing fruit attained
avorably
and reliable business
perfection they employ their
regardless the most competent legal advisers of the State and
their investigations arc ever thorough complete and rciabe
President j. r. Mead Vice President; j. w Elridge, Cashier Wright.
is follows:
357 time certificates of deposit 1883
454 drafts issued, amounting 1,5S9,352 %
1882 notes discounted, amounting 332,o25 16
Total sls1z66O ~
sedgwic Cow and Butler counties three hundred and fiji
organization stockholders dividends
r. Mead Hon. IL Hackney W. D. Clark Clark
h ba Mead M T M as Mcd aa M f H9 o snR
an Miss Mary Ilaun Bernard Kelley A. H. Andrews Co. andJ c.
Fraker."
the President
Hyde the Cashier both the ounde judges of securities and almost
nbe the rejection of ndose have all their
time and mind the upbung institution that would be
able weather whatever financial gale might the country From this
exhibit following the
Cashier e heartily
Th Wichita Savings Bank incorporated under the State banking law
done unusually business the few banks in the
did its doors all de-
mands cash. though that time doing credit business
the
and that the Southwest to-day stands better
basis enjoys credit and confidence than the Wichita Savings Its Off
Sol H khn Presidents am of New York. Vice President
Hyde Cashier Directors Gn addition to the above,Wm Grifen
NJ Steele Chas Schattner NJ W. Levy Morris kohn
STOCKHOLDERS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
FOURTH AGRICULTURAL REPORT OF THE
STATE OF KANSAS.
Seigwick County as Shown from Sworn Returns

From the Fourth Report of the State Board OF
Agriculture for $50, book of 500 pages, we take
| the following statistics of Sedgwick county:
Organized in 1870 Named in honor of John
Sedgwck Major General U. S. Volunteers, no
was killed May 9th, lsGi, in battle. at Spcttsyl-
vania, Virginia. Population in 1870, ,095; pop
ulation in lSI5, S,3lO increase in five years, 2i5
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

Sedgwick County Agricultural, Mechanical and
Stock Association.
WIN. MATHEWSON, President.
L. NJ. LANE, Secretary
The third annual Fair of this Association was
held at Wichita on September 2Sth, 18th and Both 4,
and October LIST, 1915
The following is the financial report:
RECEIPTS.
Amt reed from sale of tickets. $50 80
entry fees ....... sos 55
'' . sale Of stands 20 90
- 81, 1853 05
DISBURSEMENTS
Amount paid in premiums. $3.50 90
Expenses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 9oj.ll
81 1913 IL
Deficit . ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS }6i. O6
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

are Just the three standing and
flourishing to-day, and outside OF
the natural rivalry incident to com
petition, they not only all three
enjoy the confidence of our bust
ness men, but are on most pleasant
terms and intimate business rela-
lions with each other. Illnstra-
tions OF the buildings of both the
Savings Bank and of the National
Bank are produced in this issue.
The National Bank building is an
independent edifice standing on
the corner of First and Main streets
and cost, exclusive of furniture
and fixtures $12, 200-tOtal $4,000.
The Savings Bank, "a portion of Ea-
gle Block stands on the corner of
Main street and Douglas Avenue.
The bank of Woodman & Son will
erect a permanent building this
season--in time for our illustrated
edition year hence.
With these few Introductory
lines we probably could do no bet
ter, or be more just to our readers
than by offering the statements
furnished US by each bank at our
request:
The First Arkansas Valley
L ~
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
Kansas in the Scales Of Comparison.

We give below the average of corn for seven
States, for twelve years. These figures are taken
from the Department Reports and are of course
Pokrok. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-1878, 1876-01-15
CisIO 90.

ztraty 1roky a drokyz z drok Il
zaiist6 ze e tez 0 b drzf'
Pokrok. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-1878, 1876-01-15
Muzna slOya praydy

pfedne$end norarskym pOSlaneem
Webrena ma ozdehskean rajchsrd
t6 pkG rokordni 0 rozpo6tu.
Pokrok. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-1878, 1876-01-15
NeiIepSi vyrObek ma trhu

Zvlastni pozornost obraciine ma druhy
po $1.00, 1.l5, 1.25, 1877, a 80, kterez
isou mnohem lepsi nez jak6koli toho dru-
hu zboA ma trhu phi tom o 10 az 20
procent lacinelsi, nez V kteremkoli jinem
loketnim kramu
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-15
A Materialized Hole.

Take sheet of stiff writing paper and fold
it into tube an inch in diameter. Apply 1t
to the right eye and look steadfastly through
it, focusing the eye on any convenient object;
keep the left eye open. Now place the left
hand, held palm upward, edgeways against the
side of the paper tube, and about an inch or
two above its lower end The astonishing
effect will be produced of hole apparently Of
the size of the cross section Of the tube, made
through the left hand. This is the hole in
which we propose to materialze another and
smaller hole. AS we need genuine aper-
ture, and it would be inconvenient to make
one in the left hand, let sheet of white
paper be substituted therefor, and SINH
larry held. just at the part of the paper
where the hole equalling in diameter
the orifice of the tube appears, make an
opening quarter-nch in diameter Now stare
intently into the tube, and the second hole, de-
fined by its difference of illumination, will be
seen floating in the first hole, and yet both will
be transparent, The illusion, for of course it is
one of those odd prapks our bnocular vision
plays upon US, is certainly one of the most Gu
rious ever devised. Besides, here is the actual
hole clearly visible, and yet there is no solid
body to be seen to define its edges It is not
mere spot of light, because, if page of print
be regarded, the lines within the boundaries of
the little hole will not coincide at all with those
surrounding it, and extending to the edges of
the large apparent aperture. Each eve obyi-
ously transmits an entirely different impression
to the brain, and that organ, unable 10 disen-
tange them, lands us in the palpable absurditv
OF materialized hole. -Scientifc american