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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
AT THE BEDSIDE OF HIS SICK son.
HRAsTus wIMAN SPENT SUNDAY With HIS FAM
lily AND FRIENDs--A PLAN TO Ely HIS
STATEN ISLAND ELECTRIC COM


Erastus Wlman spent the greater part or yes
terday at the bedside Of his son. william Dwight
WIman, who Is seriously II not fatally Ill with
pneumonia.
Mr.. Wman spent Saturday night at his sons
house Yesterday morning he seemed to be much
brighter than when he returned 10 Staten Island
after being released from the Tombs. After break
fast at his sons house ne went to his own nome
a block from that OF his and remained there
for some time. \ number Of his staten Island
friends called him. Several OF them had long
conferences with him. He dned with the members
of his family who able to be about, ana theh
returned to the bedside of his sick SON IN the
mean time however. he visited one OF his daughters
who IL also sick. Mr.. Wimnn refused To make any
statement concerning his case That coulu pc uS'Ti
for publication. To his intimate friends win Whom
ne has been Interested In many staten islahu pro
jects. he talked freely The publlcatiom. OF me
statement made on Saturday 10y General Irlcy ~
forled much pleasure to Mr. Wimans triendS MI.
Wtman would not discuss II with reporters.
His son, whose Illness is aggravated py neaft
trouble has frightened somewhat since ms iathers
release. He does not as yet know OF the touple
his father is In. Mr.. Wimans presence however.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
/ rnNNlnLE - NGTmLEN rnE AoclrrIKs

The story was published yesterday OF a pros
pcctlve fight between the Society for the Proven
ton II Crime. OF which Dr Parkhurst Is the head.
AMI the Society for the suppression of Vice. which
is guide! by Anthony Comstock. the bequest
Of S7j0.p1 left by Charles Bathgate Beck Mr..
Becks will distinctly declared the report went on
say that the money was 10 be left 10 the Society
for the Prevention OF Crime. According 10 the
story. Mr.. Beck really meant that the money
should 20 to the Society for the Suppression of
Vice. In which h. had always been warmly inter-
estcd. and not To Or. Parkhnrsts society. about
when he knew next 10 nothing; but. tnat like
many other persons. he COMPOUNDED the title OF
one society with that OF the other II was said
that suit would be begun before the Surrogate by
the Society for the Suppression of Vice to have
the bcqucst aside on these grounds.
Or Vlrkhurst when seen last night. declined 10
talk I'm the matter. and said that he had heard and
knew nothing about IT, He referred the reporter to
Mr. Moss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
MIR MORLEY AND THE ENlcIED lf-N|AN .

London Feb 25-John Morley. chei secretary LOT
Ireland. has refused to receive depu'a''oh from
the Evicted Tenants Association. lie pasea MS
refusal on the ground that the hi n, 'h ha
uex' session of Parliament The Eycted tenants
Association Of Cork resolved sun The associn
,,,n nnrointed vigilance committee 10 ienuer more
eof"ct}ye The boycotting OF the Undergraduates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
woRE OF THE RIVERSIDE ASSOCIATION.

WORK OF THE RIVERSIDE ASSOCIATION.
TIN Riverside Association reports that in the
LAST Two weeks IL has found temporary work In
various occupations for thirty-threc people 1t has
given work 10 twoniy-one men in cleaning streets.
and 90 alodt Afty women in sowing This morn
Ing the superintendent. Mr. Comsock expects to
put twenty-five additional men AT work. cleaning
AMI Whit'Nashing the cellars N the tenement
houses in the neighborhpoI OF the Association. II
~" work iS To be continued and enlarged. further
contributions 20 the employment fund are impera-
t.sr.
Tho people % whom this work is being given are
of the better class II working people who rarely II
eyer have found themselves in such extreme want
before. They shrink from charity but are being
clmuac to ask for IT, savings and al other avail
able resources have been exhausted. many are found
every day without food and fuel The distress Is
Increasing daily Tn" association feels the great
need of PROV ling work for at least one hundred
more women. II "a Iestly asks contrbu-
lions for this purpose. BESIDES money gifts Of
clothing. especially SHOES. Viii b" Of frcat use.
rs other apple .nts Tor work need clothing in order
avail themselves Of positions which offered.
Shoes for children are also much needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26

has exerted good effect DR. Jefferson scales VINO
Is in almost constant attendance at the.young man
bedside said night that il he lived through the
night he would have a chance to recover -
Some New Brighton capitalists are orga.iI.nS
for the purpose OF purchasing the plant OF tn Saeh
Island Light. Heat and Power Company, q WmGn
Mr. Wiman holds large amount or STOCK. II u
the present plant and the companys rights ana
franchises but also the unfinished power mouse au
Power Company Is now in the hands OF receiver.
1t is thought that If this syndicate purchases the
Wman interest ii Will appreciate the Value OF ue
other assets of Mr.. Wiman's estate. now III the
hands of David Bennett King, the receiver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
ARRIVAL or NR. IRVTyG'S CONPANY

Henry Irving Ellen Terry. William Tefriss aai the
I,vceurn Company are In New York. AZ hall past
o'clock YESTERDAY afternoon they arrived in this CtT
from Montreal special train ~ hv" which carry
all the scenery AMI properties used In Nj Irvnss cab
crate productions. Nj irving and Miss Terry drof" ~
once 10 Plaza Hotel where they VIII stay during the
two weeks engagement in New-Yofk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
CHA1RMly WILSON NO WORSE.

Washington. Feb. Civilian II. Wilson son Of
Representative ". L. Wilson. chairman OF the Com
mittee on Ways and Means. received the following
telegram tonight from Consul General CrittoDlen
regarding his fathcr's condition:
city OF Mexico. Feb. 25.-Your father is doing as
well as could be expected. In no immediate danger.
Temperature good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
PLANNED \ REVOLUTION ~ ITALY.
MANY ANARCHISTS TO HE TRIED FOR COMPLETELY
~ BOLD TLoT SUPPOSED EoMB
,Df-Sb ~ PARIS

Maple. f'rl 9--An interesting trial u Socialists
and Anarchists viii soon begin 90 ih.s city There
viii be fprty-tWo rnldnfs. one Of them Deputy
All are implicated with The S!c.lan Socialist Dep
uty De Fcllce ana Tho .xllcd Anarchist Cipriani in
plotting 10 start q revolution In Italy. The plot
had been formed with great dcihcratlOu and de-
tail FIRES wcr. t. De set simultaneously In several
parts 81 Naples The worklugm'n Wsr" - be led
into the middle 81 The city during the confusion
caused by the fires. were - BE- melted To piaging
the armOrcs and shops stocked with weapons. and
finally after having been fully armed. were to be
marched of 10 SIR the rural districts to revolt
The plot was discovered by detective. who pre-
tended t. be- an Anarchist. and was allowed 10 buy
for ~ centrncs u ticket of admission 10 the Anar-
chist club Wncre the couspirdfOrs met.
Paris Feb. "a metal cylinder. nllei 20 as TO
resemble a bomb. was found to-day next door to
the house Of iroumOng"r IN tn" Rue dcs Ab-
besses The ironmonEcr served on the jury which
found Auguste valiant guilty Of throwing bomb
i'm the Chamber Of Deputies. The cNiinp"r l. be
llcved 10 be q bogus bomb. j. was sent 70 the
municipal laboratory. where II will be examined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
MR. MryRo,S FUNERAL TO BE TOMORROW

The funeral Of Norman l.. Munro who died on
SATURDAY evening al No. LII Broadway, viii ho
held al II a. H. tomorrow the Collegiate Reformed
Church, Twenty -nnih-st. and Fifth-avo. 1t is the
wish Of the family that the services shall be con
Quoted a unOs;enta tious!y possible. tn" Rev.
DR. j. J. Burr pastor Of the church. will oihc
ate and will be assisted by the Rev. Dr. steele. Of
Elbcron. ~ j.. and the Rev. Or Drew OF this city
The employees Of Mr. Munro's establishment VIII
attend the funeral IN body: Immediately after
the church services the burial will take place in
Greenwood Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
REPENTING or / HISTT MARRIAGE.

Dayton. Ohio Feb. 2j.-Creat surprise caused
In this city yesterday when Mrs Calvin T.. Pease
filed Il suit for divorce and alimony against her
husband. the head OF the Buckeye Iron and Brass
Works on charges Of cruelty and abuse. The
plaintiff was married to the defendant February %.
iS'2 Hoe Springs. Ark. Mrs Pease was visiting
her millionaire uncle G. T.. Burns. OF st. Paul at
that resort. when she met Mr.. Pease. An acquaint-
ance OF one week developed into Il marriage, y
justice of the peace officiating
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
HELPING AN EMPLOYMENT BUREAU

popular concert under the auspices Of the
Provisional Committee for the Aid of the Hungry
in aid Of the Employment Bureau at the Gre
morne Mission. was given last night in the Grand
Central Pa'ace. FOrty-thir1-st and LeXingtOn-ave
An excellent programme was given 10 a crowded
h use by the 7th Regiment Band under the leader
shin ~ ". =. Rogers Miss Nina Bertini Humphreys.
prano; Emil Sanger. bass. also appeared Mr.
Rogers COrnet solo. q. WOtherSpoOn was
manager for the Provisional Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
BARON xIcoTNEA MUCH BETTER.

Rome. Feb. 25-Haron Giovanni Nicotera' Deputy
,or s,,crno and cx-Mlnistcr Of the Interior who
was stricken with apop!exy yesterday, was much
better to-day. King IIumh"rt sent court "H0'd
TO inquire after his condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
THE KAISER FAVORS FLOGGlNG FOR AN
ARl'IIISTS

Hcr,iu Feb 2j-Thc POST says that at Or.
Won B6,tIchcr's parliamentary dinner Friday
evening EMPEROR william spoke At length with u
Conservative Deputy concerning recent Anarchist
outragcs and the re.ations Of Socialism AMI An
archlsm The Emperor inclined u me opinion
nftir2 punishment for Anarchist outrages Of certain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
BYE ELECTIONS FOR THE FRENCH SENATE

Paris. Feb 25-Deputy Froscr de PonieVoy he-
publican. Was to-day elected Senator for the de-
pari,acnt Of the vosgcs The seat was ieft vacant
l,v the death Of Albert Ferry in December. lecpu,y
Eugene Mir Republican. was 'lectcn 10 'lc "'''''c
from the department ~ ~" Aule- -, ,,. l.,
senator Flonuet's electors gay" MN 4 ui1"'' III
saint Man1c this evening. E%-Premier Goblet ana
{" hers 80 Ike NJ de- Freycinct eX-PTeinler am en-
Minister Of War was invited. but ne sent regrets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
ALEXANDER ISAAC COTHEAL.

nTAander Isaac Cotheal COnsu-Generai 10 the
: "'ea States for Nicaragua, died at his nome NO
), vest Thiriy-sixth-st.. yesterday. in ms hhe
'ur'h year. Until last fall he had good h'Siit"'
sx snce returning from a summer stay III "'e
c,n'l y ne had become much enfeebled' ana vas
r.,.d TO remain within doors. though MS H"u
NJ. "eu clear and active. His family was Oh h'b-
Al. "isin. and his ancestors came TO this country
\. 'oed In New-Jersey In early Co.onisI '''nes'
"@S the eldest son oil Henry Cotheal, wHo WIZ"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
MIR. STRAUSS PLAN FOR BURYING THE
POOR.

Nathan Straus intends to start benefcent move
ment in aid Of the bereaved poor which may help
- put an end to the eXtortionate charges made by
undcr,akers in buryng the dead 1t has long been
known that undertakers. as a rule, reap a large
profit on every funeral that falls in their The
poorer the family the larger is the profit 10 the
undertaken. Mr.. Strauss scheme is simply 10 givr
tn poor a funeral at exact cost price mat Is Tor
50 or 50.
we viii thus make these sharks cut their
rates said Mr.. Strlus. III they would be content
with ~ per cent profit would let them alone
But as they viii 10 nothing to help the poor OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
SAYS HE Is vOv BULOW's ONLY RELATIVE. |

Butte. Mont Feb "a man who says he is the
only relative OF Hans Won Bulow. the dead German
pianist has been discovered in this city. HIS name
Is Carl Bulow. lie says he Is nephew Of the
dead musician. and. being the only relative VIII
come in for his estate. which amounts to hVrVD
marks. The nephew j. employed In the ca
pacty OF bar porter in the Hotel Butte, but says
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26

"ladies' day" riainmcnt VIII be given at the
Lotos club this afternoon. beginning at o'clock
There will b. singing. music. recitations ana a
luncheon and Little Ruby" three and one-half
years Cd. will give Spanish. skirt and tambourlrc
dances Ire whole lower part Of the mouse. incIud-
Ing Kitchens pantries. cellar etc. VIII for the first
time be thrown open 70 the guests who VIII be IN
yicd 10 inspect them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
DENOCRlTIC INCOMPETENCE IN CONGRESS-
THE PEOPLE HAVE ENOUGH.
From The Albany Express.

From Tho NIblnN FNI''tsS.
The Democracy has stood forth I'm its true colors
and the American people have had enough of II.
The people have learned to judge at their true
worth the professions promises and pledges OF that
dis honest and ignorant party So II II should now
come forth and soemny recant its tariff hereses,
the people would not believe it.
QUALITY OF DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP.
From The Boston Journal.
Afaiic. and imbccility appear to be mingled In
equal proportions In the Democratic leadership OF
iO-lnN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
Religions Notifies.

EvANGEIIsTIc CAMPAIGN IN NETWORK CITY.
Noon meetings every day except SATURDAY ana Su ~
in Association Hail. 4h-ave and 2Sd-st from l. 70
i:3O led by Rev. H. NJ. WHARTON and Rev A. {.
DIXON. city pastors evangelists and singers VIII taxs
part Among others, JOHN r. DAVIES, - ~,
win speak on Monday: Rey join HALL 1 Do W On
Tuesday; Rev Or. STIMSON on Wednesday Kew w y;
MARSHA, Friday. Meeting on THURSDAY ior speci,ai
prayer from 10 a. 10 m. Many pastors WIN axe
part the service. All seats free Come anu 30 any
time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26

Pottsville Penn. Feb. 2j-Ensign James Elliott
Shlndel of the United States Navy. died at the
home of his mother. Mrs. Conrad Shindel. in Ia
maqua. to-day. Ensign Shinde! had been an invalid
since the latter part of 1891 from the effects Of
fail while board the L. :. :. Bangor, off the
west coast of Central America. Ensign Shindel
thirty years old. and considered one OF the
brightest young OF the United States Navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
4 DryAMurE.LlDEy ScH0oyER ADRIfr

Philadelphia Feb. 25-Nothing has been heard
from the dynamitc-ladcn schooner Reindeer which
broke from her mOorings at the Delaware Break
water Saturday and driftcd seward. 1t was
impossible TO see seward to-day. because OF the
binding snowstorm, and the DRIFT OF tn vessel
with her dangerous cargo is not known. The only
hope is that she will I'll and sink In deep water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
FOR EXTENSION OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY

London. Feb 25-Yates Thompson. formerly
owner Of "The Pail Mall Gazette" has ohered
f3S OD with which 10 add to Westni,nsster fp.ey a
ments NAV he erected The Government has de-
ferrod accepting the offer pending tie , ui
three schemes already suggested lor ''e 'N''"''o'
for the abbey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
Till. SILVER QUESTION IN CALCUTTA.

TT" ~, o,-The great majority OF business
'''.u''''' ,.ro,, the refusal OF the Bengal Cham.
i''e'' n'' ,orce TO call for the reopenlng OF thu
Der oi ''' ',,,.or coinage The opinion grows that
world @ to the in % IL sFSiSGy I pSe
ne Of silver The natives fear an lncreas
Of taxation their protests against new burdens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
Az AUSTRIAN EMGEzzLrR's SUICIDE.

Vienna. Feb 2s-CAsh-r Ferries, who embezz' Il
102 eco forms from the Department OF the Pubic
Debt and VINO fed while the Official Inspection was
in progress. has committed suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26

Rough. Wintry, Changeab'e Weather produces
Catarrhs, Colds, Lung Disorders etc. which DR..
Jaynes Expectorant promptly cures when faith
fully administered. :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
GENERAL EARLY GROWING WEIKER

Iynchburg Va. Feb 25.-General Earlys rally in
strength Friday OF short duration He was
not doing nearly we'll today. He j. very feeble
and his strength is s,Ow.y but surrey giving way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
Guccial Notices.

Special Noiice5.
"a Collection OF Precious Rarities"
THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES
MADISON SQUARE. SOUTH. NEw-YoR.
IMPORTANT PUBLIC SALE
THOMAS L. KIRBY. Auctoneer.
s. BI\G COLLECTION,
OVER TWO THOUSAND OBJECTS
THIS MONDAY AFTERNOON AT $50 O'CLOCK.
CONTINUING on THE AFTERNOONS OF TOMORROW
AND FEBRUARY 2STH AND MARCH isT AND I'd.
At THE SAME HOUR. AND
coNCtrprNG FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH 90. AT s
O'CLOCK
ON EXHIBITION . A. NJ. TO ! T. Me
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION,
MANAGERS
6 East osd ST. Madison Square. South
.JOhannis" IA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26

When baby sick, gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child she cried for Castora.
When she became Miss she clunS TO Castorla
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
THE DANISH BARK AARh"C'

London. Feb ga dispatch IRON, nl'ani''e susS
that The Iahisii 20 96 FOR brisbane struck
rr nc 3csIcrdSv and foundered All hands were
saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26

p.ed,eston & Woerz's IMPERIAL BEER. Try
q you will prefer it 10 any other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
STEELE MACKAYE DEAD.
WING ON THE TRAIN WHICH WAS CAR
RYING HIM TO CALIFORNIA.

- ,.poRTl,NE FOLLOWS THE INVALID on HIS
JOURNEY FROM CHICAGo-sKETCH OF THE
DEAD ACTOR AND DRAMATIsT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
POstoihce Notice.

The purcst table water procurable, promotes
assists digestion. prolongs life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26

WOoDLAWN CEMETERY.
Ohlce. No. 20 T.. 23dst
Wood,awn Station (24th WARD. Harlem Railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-26
DIED.

CARMAN-On Saturday. February % 1894. Alice NJ.
daughter Of Harriet A. and the late ellison Carman.
Funeral Tuesday. February y, at p m from her
residence No. 42s Central Park. West. New-York
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-06
Ti.s raoriss,s Genern<ssv.

George-I have been invited to 4
flower party at the Pinkles'. What's
It aboutf
Jack-That's one Of the notions
new this season. 1t Ii d modern form
of birthday party. Each guest must
send Miss Plnkles q bouquet contain.
ing as many flowers as she ID years
old, and the flowers must have 1
meaning, Study up on the language
of flowers before ordering.
Florists Boy "a few hours later)-
a gentleman's left an order for 90 81
these flowers, to be sent to the Pin
kles with his card.
Forist-He's one of my best Gus
toners. Add 5 or 10 more for good
measure.-London Tit-Bits.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-06
THE F~iRsT-EDiTloN MANIA.

Sales OF Copies OF Dickenn. Thack-
cray and Charles Lever.
II a copy OF oliver Twist" possesses
q cancelled and the substituted plate
OF Rose Maybe and Oliver the result,
when 1t comes to selling, win be very
different from what 1t would be with
out that poor plate. says the Fortnight
~ Review. The Memoirs OF Joseph
Grimaldi," edited by Boz, Is quite a
different book in the eyes or q collec-
tor when the plate OF the Last Song
Is with the pantomimic figures around
the etching. So also lis the case of
Martin Chuzzlewft,' or which the
more valuable copies of the first edi-
ton have the transp0sed 6 In the re-
ward on the engraved title.
The first edition of "Piciwick.' ID of
very little account unless it possesses
the Buss plates, which were cancelled,
and which, it may be added are worth
less While on the subject OF pick
wick" \ Of the many startling exam
pies Of the drop In the first edition
OF this immortal work, In the original
twenty numbers or parts, with the two
Buss plates In the third part, Dickens
address In the tenth and fifteenth parts
and the printed covers, as welI as the
advertisements. sold In the late #. IA.
Marshalrs library for 81 pounds S
shiIlings, but this identical copy only
fetched n pounds 10 shillings when
1t again came into the market last year.
The remarkable fact about these first
editions OF Dickens and Thackeray, rs
well as of Charles Lever, AinswOrth
and all the others OF contemporary
note, 10 their extreme commonness;
there is nothing rare about them, for
probably fifty examples of every one
could be purchased In London within d
days walk. There are few exceptions.
but these exceptions are OF the most
worthless nature.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-06
ELECTRIC WINDMILL PLANTS
An Extensive Field open 20 People
Of nm Knventfve Mfnd.

I&
An Exsensave Fieid ODen 60 People
Of nm Inventive Mind.
The utilization Of what are termed
the waste ferces OF natur Ii steadily
pushing itself to the front, and en-
gineers have been compelled TO study
applications which were scarcely even
contemplated ten years ago. The ready
means which electricity places In the
hands OF the engineer have not been
overlooked, and as soon as the storage
battery became q commercially ayaila-
Bile apparatus q new impetus was given
TO the realization OF long meditated
schemes, says the Electrical Engineer.
The first Of these Ideas TO be taken up
seriously was the transmission OF the
powers OF waterfalls, the progress in
which presents q remarkable record.
These powers, from their uniform and
steady nature, afforded favorable OPP
portunity, but the intermittent powers
Of nature, such as the rising and fall
ing tides, the waves, and especially the
wind, have up to the present absorbed
the attention of but a few isolated
WWA1NA@s VI MxaEEUs GAt1luSANStSs anna
schemes for their utilization have been
looked upon by engineers as more In
the nature OF fads than ri legitimate
engineering work worthy OF close and
serious Investigation. Leaving out Of
consideration the utilization OF the tides
and waves. 1t seems worth while to in-
quire whether the power of the wind
cannot be employed for the generation
of electric current.
We venture to say that few have
yer stopped to consider the great and
rapidly increasing number OF wind
mills now In operation and the work
they are doing, principally In elevating
water for drainage, irrigation and do
nestle purposes. Their number alone
in this country runs into the tens of
thousands, and the size and powers
called for are constantly increasing. 1t
must be evident, however, that II, this
method OF operation is To come into
general use it must be reduced to the
simplest possible arrangement, and to
lack OF this important feature of sim
plicity may be attributed the re
mctance hitherto manifested. The
three elements upon which success
In this field depends-that il, the wind
mill, the dynamo and the storage bat
tery-win be conceded to have all ar
rived at the stage which is called conf
mercial, 90 that there can be no further
question as to the reliability. The only
other factor, then, rs the wind itself,
and on this point all sufficient data are
&C hand to base calculations upon.
While the maximum and minimum
rate, of course. vary during different
hours of the day and with the locality.
sea coast and In elevated localities the
average rate is much higher, and It Ii
In such situations that we shall proba-
bly, see the first attempts to apply the
plan.