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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

This land o'erfiows with wit,
Or what 10 coined for 1t, --...
And from sage 10 college chit,
There abound
In the sanctums Of" Tho Press
Factlo writer's Of . mess
OF sQuibs and nothingness,
That goes round.
And TO Flam, - we'll % Film,
10 signed name or pseudonym,
So that every Jack and Jim,
Who can Rad,
Know at once that It's the odd
Connection Of M. Quad"
OF Bill Nye or Derrick Dodd,
Or indeed
That the grin 10 one that's made
by Burdette, who learned his trade
On the Hswkeye comic grade,
Way out West
OF that James Montgomery B.,
Who spells Danbury With u,
Is still joking, and - free
~ Tie best
ohuctiss ono s Who l hys Z &. D.dd,r
Whose readers have been glad
All the years
That he's been upon the stan
OF tnat Herald whose broad laugh,
Caused BY sketch and paragraph,
Fiat appesSs-
At . place dubbed Norristown-
You Will hnd II jotted down
In the atlas bout d In brown,
with side stamps.
williams 10 the proper name
Of this ioviai John, the same
A. -knaa Ia - ka
OF mirth-crsmps.
Then there 10 Bad Boy Peck,
Who OF buttons makes . wreck
I'LL bet your restaurant check
For this meal
That yon stranger, full Of fun.
With coat and vest undOne.
Has got Milwaukee, Sun
Hear him squeal
At least two dozen more
Are heaping ap Glee's store.
Many skin-cracked sides are sore
From the mirth.
Texas Knox and Aleck Sweet
Spread Siftipgs a. . treat,
Which VOC everywhere may meet
On this earth.
Mrs. Partlngton and Ike,
And that other Sinking Smike,
The d0d -gastcd Sp0opendyke-
Bless my heart
can't think Of half the mon
Who sling . tocund pen;
I've omitted nine or ton
Mighty smart.
Opie Read. Of Arkansaw,
Obeys the hume rous law,
And ILLS each Travellers NAV
With rare iests
While =. kemus and Old ST."
With The Judge who winks 20 ely,
They are welcome all. ~ my
Honored guests.
For they ventilate each fraud,
stripping Humbug Of It's gaud
No wondering thieves, thus awod,
Get tho blues.
II these rhymes DO out Of Joint,
Greasy critics will anneint
Tho brow of Pith and Point"
Or the News.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17
ASafeguard.

The fata, rapidity with which Sigh
Colds and Coughs frequently develop
imo the grayest maladies of the throa
and lungs, is a consideration which shoult
inpel every prudent person to keep q
hand, as household remedy, II bottle @
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.
Nothing else gives such immediate relic
and works SO sure IL cure in all affections
of this class. That eminent physician
Prof. f. Sweetzer, of the Maine Medica
School, Brunswick, Me-, says
"Medical science has produced no other ano
dyne expectorant SO good as AYERS CHERRY
pEcToRAL. Ii ia invaluable for diseases of tn,
throat and lungs"
The same opinion is expressed by thu
Well-Lnown DIR. L. j. Addison, of Chicago
ILL.,, who says:-
81 have never found, In thirty.five years
continuous study and practice of medicine, AM
preparation Of SO great value as AYERS CHERRi
PICTORIAL, for treatment of diseases of tn.
throat and lungs. 1t not only breaks up cold
md cures severe coughs, but is more effectiv,
han anything else In relieving even the mos
serious bronchial and pulmonary affections
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

! VALUABLE FARM IN NEW GAS.
\ Tia County ct private sale. The under
1n,s Wishing TO decline the farming bust.
y ohers the farm on which he now resides
nfiyate sale. Situated In New Castle
.aRdred. near Newport Railroad station, and
tSs Chrisuana q eek, with good landing
lue. etc. a, -.
n contains 100 acres, about 10 aores OF
kich is high marsh land, we'll improved
Slu,stion and very productive. The I'm.
cy.nents consist Of two dwelling houses,
Ssrn corn cribs, wagon house, loo house,
n extensive hay houses, all IN good repair.
N ono Wishing to view the property will be
KIN III, same ny the underslgned. Apply
Holm BRADFOkD,o or WILLIAM GAN.
sa Market street. WILL. Dol. d2-eod Am
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17
Ladies', Gentlemen's, Boys and Youths
FANCY SLIPPERS
During the Holiday trade.

We have the largest and most beauti.
full variety of Slippers in the city. Call
early before the sizes are picked over and
see what we have said is true. We also
have a complete line of Ladies', Misses
and Children's Shoes.
Among the latest is the LADIES'
EASY WAUKEN.
PHAST. 1t has the reputation of being
the most comfortable ready made shoe
sold. Also, the Genuine Gondola. La
dies suffering with cold feet 1t lie the most
sensible Winter Boot you can buy. 1t is
warm and very soft, also, waterproof SO
1t is not particular about wearing rubbers.
We have the common sense in Pebbled
Goat, Mat Kid and American Kid, and a
number of other kinds, too numerous
to mention. Our immense stock of Mems
goods is complete. We have all the
leading styles, from a buckled Brogan to
the finest French Calf Button.
A great many of our shoes run on five
widths 80 We can fit most any shaped foot.
Our stock Of Rubbers have arrived and
we have marked them at the lowest fig.
ures.
Sole Agent for e. G. Burt's Shoes for
Ladies', Misses and Children also, Burt
& Packard's for Gents, Boys and Youths
B oston One-Price Boot & Shoe House
So4 Market ST., Wilmington, Del.
HENRY PIKE, Propr. 11-lst
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

On easy terms, Ladies' aud Gents
gold and silver watches, chains, charms
rings, silverplated ware and jewelry Of
every Descriptions at Walsh & Cos, No
5O2 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

|TSOR sALE-A DESIRABLE FARM OF
\ Nscr 9 near Dov or, Del. New dwell
y house, good barn and other buildings;
Fswbery and raspberry patches, peach,
bar and ap lie orchards. Well adapted to
eslng small fruit for northern markets.
UBlNS0N a o., Room 2, Every evening
bidding n1l.u
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

NOR sALE-A FIRST-OLASS BRICK
DWELLING. containing o rooms, hot and
n water. bath, gas, etc. Cottage style,
"a roof, front pogth, tay window, inside
6pds, front, back and side yards. Ths
pelllpK is nearly Few and In good condi
kn. and can be bought ct . bar. ain; and
sssy terms. {. J. rElROE, 1900 Dol. ave.
d. c163ts
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17
ron SALE.

|0R SALE-THE THREE
two story brick dwell ngs
los. 1927, 1929, 1881 West
|eyenth street. These houses
hi be sold cheap and can be
ought at a bargain. Little
hsh required Say where
Ou have seen adv. Apply to
T. POOLE, No. 9 East
pventh street. d15-f8t~
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17
Cigara,

25, 80 and 100 in . box, at Harkins' i,
900 West Fourth street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

kNOR SALE rIRST-OLASS FARM IN
\ Kent County, Dol, ~ miles from TX.
Ation containing 1856 acres. Peach and ap-
b orchards in bearing. The soil Is fertile
bd we'll adapted 70 the growing Of all kinds
] fruit and grain raised on the Peninsula
JOHNSON b co., Room 2, Every Evening
)uding. 0c7-f
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

tNOk SALE A FINE CHESTER UOUN
Y ~ farm Of Ito acres. 9ooA buildings
hd living water In every field. Apple or
nsrd in bearing. Would make first class
Poct farm. ROBINSON q 90. Room No.
Every Evening Building. 0c7-tf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17
AYERS
Cherry Pectoraf

Is not a new claimant for popular conf
lence, but IL medicine which Is to-day
saving the lives of the third generation
who have come into being since it was
irst offered to the public.
There Is not household In which this
invaluable remedy has once been In
reduced where its Use has ever beer
abandoned, and there Is not person
Who has ever given it a proper tria
Tor any throat or lung disease suscep
.ible of cure, who has not been made
we'll by II.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has,
In numberiess instances, cured obstinate
eases of chronic Bronchitis, Larnygitis
and even acute Pneumonia, and has
saved many patients in the earlier stages
Of Pulmonary Consumption. It Is o
medicine that only requires to be taken In
small doses, is pleasant to the taste, and Ia
needed in every house where there are
children, rs there is nothing SO good as
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL for treat
mcnt of Group and Whooping Cough.
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody, and should be re,
membered by everybody.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
PREPARED BY
Or. J. Q. Aver 81 Co., Lowell, MasA
Sold by all druggists.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17
AYERS
Ague Cure

u WARRANTED to cure all case ms
arial disease, such as Fever and AguA Inter
nittent or Chill Fever, Remittent Fever
Dumb Ague, Bilious Fever, and Liver Com
plaint, In case Of failure, after due trial
fsalers are authorized, by our circular q
1uly lst, 1882, to refund the money.
0s.S. @. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by all Drusgists-
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

(aOk SALE or RENT-STORE BUILD
iug In the Philips b Seeas block at
curth and Frenct streets, suitable for
kolsssls or commission, or any heavy bust.
BE-. Building strong and durable. Well
kilt Location for businsss good and In
6sadlng every day. Terms easy. j. X. ID
|EEuS d SONS 9l0 West 9th st. aul0-dw.t
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

4 f,ndnMlh You GAN GET NOPE
! Mil thn, IN ing wood for q. 80 nom Richard
~ EveninMne elsewhere. Leave orders ct
7, J. Tatn omoe, Oapelle's hardware
Ii N ., Avcnus. Omes tslsnS s1 s. t0s 81
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

lToR SALE OR RENT-THE PROPER
ty ct southwest corner OF Third and
hurch Streets now tenanted by the Hare q
argan Company. Apply to J. II. HOF-
DkER. JH., trustee OF Jos. Teas estate,
NTH and Market streets, city. sepl7-eod-ti
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

NOTIOE-A DESIRABLE SfOhE 20
IN rent in o good location on Market ST.,
at reasonable rent Address STOkr., this
office. d -ot
NAkkIAGES To HIKE ny DAi,h HI
nj e.''.'t
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

E0R SALE OR RENT-TuE STORE
and dwelling, corner Of nth and Ben
now doing good grocery business.
sn for selling ABBY on premises DS le ss1m
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

TNTELLtG ENoE NO sle WEST
Il Eighth street. d8-t2tt
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

NOR SALE-DWELLIN9 STORES
Farms, Country Seats and Building
u. ROBINSON & CO., Room 2, Every
'saing Building. oc5-tf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-17

Nok sALE-sSHAREs IN WORKING
IN mems Loan, " months old. Apply at
".oecond street. deel8-8ts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28
,nIisoelIaneons Nntas.

The large amount Of Union Pacific stock which
friends Of the g., B. g. @. are purchasing excites
comment.
The Schenectady car works are reported shut
down o.. account Of dull trade and poor bank ac-
eommodation
Boston adyiees state that Atchison stockhold-
ers gained 445 in number in three months, and
now make total of TO- OBS
Steel rails are reported sold at 1927 on Thurs
day last, discount on all previous prices. Peo-
pie thought BOTTOM was reached months ago.
The contract for constructing the Philadelphia
and Wilmington division of the Baltimore s.
Ohio railroad has been let to Messrs. Ryan &
Mcdonald, of Syracuse, N. Y, for 50, 100000
The new Yosburg tunnel, 1866 feet long. 81
feet high and % teet wide, on the Lehigh Valley
road has just been completed and trains viii be
run through in few days. The tunnel saves a
roundabout curve of five and half miles.
The Philadelphia s. Reading Railroad Com
pany have just had built a long train of i'm
proved peach cars, which they will run over
their road from the peach districts to the New
England States transferring the ears on floats
from Jersey City to the New England roads.
Gossip has it again that the C.. .Ba&Q. COM
pany will build from Denver to a connection
with the Denver, Rio Grande& Western; leasing
the latter and broadening the gauge, thereby
paraileling the Union Pacific to Ogden Dem
yer 81 Rio Grande people doubt If this is true
The San Francisco Chronicle seems to have be-
come tired of abusing the railroads of this eoun-
try, more especially the reads in California and
has turned its attention to the milkmen and
complains of the noise the milk deliverers make
IN the morning as if it was their fault that the
streets are rough and stony and therefore noisy.
The sharp advance IN stock of the Lake Erie
y Western road leads to considerable specula-
ton and rumOrs as 10 the course therefor. One
rum0r is that traffic contract between the Lake
Erie q Western and the Vanderbilt trunk
lines is about consummatedw which will largely in
crease the earnings Of the Lake Erie Is Western.
Another is that the Quigley party which secured
control of the principal division Of the Toledo,
Cincinnati& ST. Louis Railroad Company are In
friendly relations with the former It is pro-
posed to make the Toledo, Cincinnati & ST
Louis standard gaugeroad and connect with
the Lake Rrie at Frankfort.
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"A UIleap Paint.
Correspondents Country Gentleman.

To make desirable cheap roof paint, take
pounds yellow ochre, pound venetian red, and
add very little lampblack--the last two ingre
dents to improve the color, simply-and mix
with raw Hnseed oil The la1npblack Should
first be mixed or ground in a little oil, so as to
mix smoothly with the rest. This win make a
durable paint, costing less than seventy cents a
gallon, at the present price of oil, and can also
be put on with a good whitewash brush or
wide, fiat brush. costing about seyenty-fye OF
eighty five cents.
However valuable coal tar may be for some
uses, it is not fit to be used on shingles or,wood
exposed to the sun and weather.
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Hotel Arrivals.

Occidental Hotel: James Root. Michigan City
c. w. Pussy, Carthage; J. L. Mcdaniel Cam
bridge City; G. N. Williams CrawfordsviIIe; F.
A. Ccffman, Anderson; Charles E. Neat, Muncie
J. r. Kerscer, Terre Haute; Geo. ID. Brown
WaynetoWn; a. Duenweg, Terre Haute; j. a
Pierson, Cincinnati; l.. Frank, sBluffton; NJ
Hadiey, Walkerton
Bates House: G. L. G. Breen. Dayton; Coca
Ballard, TIA. Pratt, New York; e. III. Howe
Boston I. N. Gormley Philadelphia; a. Wood
Sullivan, New York; o. d. Upton, II. S. Walk
ser, D. w Strouse, H. 4. Htush, Q. IL. Halter
Chicago; Henry Kahn, .Cincinnati A. P. Lincoln,
Z. Sheldon, Cleveland;G. Brown. Miss J. Steph.
enson, Lafayette; VIM. Scott, Buffalo; w. g.
Horne, Boston.
Hotel English S. e. Wilson, Detroit H. P.
Gates New York; o. Il. Williams, Cincinnati
N. +. Kirch, Grand Rapids q. r. Smith La
fayette; DTAg GRum, Grand Haven Mich; A. j.
Peck, Philadelphia; j. e. Sumner, Alvain, Ill.
g. w. Crossman, Chicago; e. o. @. Gregg, Gin
cinnati; L. w. Cotton Cincinnati; f. c. LOOMS,
Grand Rapids; A. g. Campfeld, Winchester; T.
H. Peters, Chicago; FL Newman, Louisville;
VIM. r. Gordon, Lafayette.
Denison House: H. H. Combs, st Louis;
Frank u. Winslow. Boston; James Pott. jr.,
Joseph 81, Han, William G. Warning, New York;
B. Nv. Taylor, @ Sherwood, Will L Sherwood,
New York; James w. Allison, Pittsburg Pa
g. G. Perry. Fort Wayne; II. w. Hsrper T. g.
ANDERSON, Terfe Haute; o. T. 4iallery, Reading,
Mich; IA w: Heath, Muncie; p 8 Heath,
Washington. b. c.; a. e. Owens, New York; G.
=. Hansen Milwaukee; Z. o Hopkins, Evans
vile; John r. Volek, New York; j. o. Armstrong
and wife, Anderson
GRAND Hotel Frank Norton. Nav Albany;
gohnB. CEomer, Fredricksbnre Chas. jackson,
Terre Haute; w. III. Lefevre Dayton, o.; H "
g. Carp, Rhiladelphia; F. c. Lieber, jr., Louis
vile; y. Frazer Holyoke Mass; J. NJ Power,
Newark 9, wa A. ~ :. Hods2n; 81. Louis; }.
shelby Weller, New York; q B. Young, Spring
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28

RHEUMATfsM is clearly 4 species Of blood-pois-
0hing, thati thesbloDd Of the victim is impreg-
mated by unhealthy and unobstructiye acids that
penetrate the entire system and give rise to those
racking PAINS that render life IA burden. This
reason that Athlophoros invariably proves effica-
attacks the cRuse IT enters the life current
and its action drives out the poisonous humofs
that have impaired the circulation, deprived the
muscles Of their natural functions aud 80 stiff
fened the joints as to make them worse than
useless tothe uBAappy victim OF Rheumatism.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28

For years, writes correspondent Of the
easily on animals no matter where located. 81
applying butter of ahtimony with a feather two
or three times, at intervals Of two or three days.
IL thelwart are dry scaided scrape chem light
~ at first. 1t simply, dries the wart down 10
hardness, when it drops of without leaving
soreness or nritation. The best milking eew
which own purchased out of a drove Of beef
cattle on account of her superiority In having
alfthe excellent milking points, and the discos-
cry that her teats were literally covered with
reason why she had been fatted and sold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28
A Matter Which the Conductors Would Do
Well to Investigate.

Some Of the passenger conductors on the
Indianapolis g St Louis road state that sixteen
male and three female spoilers have been work
ing the road for two weeks past. Superintend-
ent Burrows however, says if General Manager
Thomas has spoilers working on the road he has
not been appraised that such is the case. It might
be we'll forsonductorsw contemplate resign
ing to investigate the rumor and see if it did not
originate with bag gagemen who think themselves
to be in the line of promotion. Such game
was played on an Eastern road recently with
marked success. Atleast it is hardly probably
that, imbued with economy as is General Man
ager Thomas, he would goto the expense of plac-
ing sixteen male and three female spoilers on the
road for even one day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28
shot His Nieoe,s Lover.

George Poland, who lives a few miles west of
the city, was arrested on Saturday, charged with
shooting Louis A. Mickley, The latter is a
sutton for the hand of Mr. Poland's niece, and
the two had fight over the matter, which re-
suited in Poland filing considerable portion of
the young mans body with bird shot. He is not
seriously hurt
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field, O.; A. Giraffe, Terre Hante:. Geo. Chandler
enburg A. Blankenburg, Danville, Ill; W. n
Mofitt, Cincinnati g. A, Riddle, Baltimore;
Geo s, Cairns, Philadelphia; s. zeno, New
York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28

Our Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed frs
70 applicants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28
Steel to Take the Place ofwooden oross-rie,
Prospefous Railrnad Tnterasta.

The Northern Pacific and the Atchison, To
polka 8 Santa Fe roads are coming to the front
As the most substantial and prosperous railway
properties in the country The Northern Pacific
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28
Il wasn't as bad as Rumored.

1t Wasn't as Bad as Rumored.
The statement Of the business Of all lines Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company east Of
Pittsburg and Erie for June, 1884 as compared
with the same month in 1888, shows
decrease in gross earnings of. $3.50 697
"A decrease in expenses Of 154, 581
decrease in net earnings of.---.-...... 500, 116
The six months of 1884, as compared with the
same period of 1883, show:
decrease in grossearnings Of. 81 019, $50
decrease in expenses of.-.--...-...... 612 746
Adecrease inlnet earnings of..-..-...--. $404 584
All lines west of Pittsburg and Erie, for the
six months of 1884, show a deficiency in meeting
all liabilities of 1874, 400, being decrease, as
compared with the same period Of 1883, of 1910,
l6A
"A bear story was used for the past two weeks
that the gross earnings Of the company east of
this city would show q decrease Of 900, SO
that the statement strengthened the stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28

July 10. July 90.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28

Flour Grain, PROV ions, Total,
Route. In tons. In tons. In tons. In tons
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-28

company is in an admirable financial condition
and has no floating debt beyond that incurred
for the payment Of current supplies, which
necessarily amounts to q very small sum- 1t is
reported that nearly So 600 900 of preferred stock
has been cancelled during the past year having
been received in payments for lands Of the com
pany. 1t is reported that the Oregon & Trans
continental company has already arranged its
loan due in August. known as the Gould loan
Meantime the A. T. & Santa Fe is doing big
business at good rates. meeting all indebtedness
per agreement and is laying by surplus for a
rainy day, as the saying is.
East-Bound Traffic Over Chicago Roads.
During the week ending July &c the total ship
ments of -four, grain and provisions over the
eight roads leading east from Chicago amounted
OBJ, 1858 TONS The following table gives the
details:
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49, 800 na ~

To the needs Of the
tourist, commercial
itraseler and new set
tier, Hostettcr's Sto1a-
aeh Bittersis peculiar.
ly adapted, since It
strengthens the adiges-
tive organs and braces
the physical energies
TO unhealthful iAfn-
ences. Ii removes and
prevents nnalarial e.
yer Upnstipation dys.
tpepsia, heal thfutly
stimulating the kid
neys and bladder, and
enriches. as well as
purifes the blood.
When overcome by
fatigue, wheth mont
al or physical, the
weary and debilitaeed
find Hareliahle source
fort. For sale by all
Delta chief., 1884-08-13
To Measure the Height Of n Tree.
Youths Companion.

Youths Companion.
There is n very simple way of measur-
ing the height of tree. which can be
practiced by any one on sunny day or
In bright moonlight. All the apparatus
that Is necessary Is straight stick of
any length. Draw circle with n radius
(half the diamotcr) of little less than
the length of the stick. This will be
done by holding ono end of the stick,
say two inches from its end, and NOV
ing the other end around. marking the
circle with knife or chip. Then
place the stick in the ground exactly in
the center of the circle, perfectly up
right. and press it down until the height
of the stick is exactly the same rs the
radius of the circle
When the end of the shadow of the
stick exactly touches the circle, then
also the shadow of the tree will be eN-
actly in length the same measurement
rs its height. OF course, in such
cYsc, tho sun will be Mt an exact angle
on forty-ive degrees. Measurements of
this character can be best effected in
the summer, when the sun is powerful,
and has reached to II good height in tho
heavens, and when the trees are clothed
With living green SO as to cast a dense
may not have occurred IL might be
made annually matter Of interest thus
on warm summer days to take the
height of prominent trees, and so to
compare growth from year to year.