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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE At JACKSON, Miss, I
Auruxt 1. 11D6. (


Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fllsd notice ofhis inten.
ton to make tiral proof in support
OF bis claim, and thnt said proof will
be made before the Circuit Clerk
OF jackson county, ut scranton, Miss, on
September 70, l0A6, viz:
CALVIN Tanper, Of Americus, Miss,
homestead No. $3.50 for the VI, nw& and
swt, net section 70 township 8 south,
range s vest
He names the following witnesses to
cultivation Of, sald land, vix:
Dawson Walssrs. Jr. and Cbuuncey 8.
Bell, of Americus, Jackson county. Miss. ;
Francis r. Dean, Of How ell, jackson
county. Miss. and John H. Jof, Of Big
Point, Jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT z. WILSON, Register.
August 8. 1896. 26-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

1t is said that there Is a man In
Carroll county who Is such a strong
advocate Of the free coinage OF silver
that he stopped his children from
S~unday-sch0Ol because the teacher
endeavored to teach them the Golden
Rule.-TupelO Journal.
Probably this Is stretching the
thing a little, but the silverltes are
guilty Of some very foolish acts.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

We do not believe that Henry Wat
ters0n, the old Democratic war horse
Is among the bOlters.-.Oxford Globe.
Yes, Mr.. watterson for q time was
a disciple OF silver, but he saw the
error Of his way and FASTENED to de-
sert the cause for that Of honest
money. A wise man changes bis
mind a fool never.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

The Illinois fish liar takes the cake
He telegraphs from Lacon, Ill.,, to a
Chicago paper thusly The filthy wa
ter Of the Illinois river drove Q large
school Of German carp into . fresh
water stream two miles north Of La.
con to-day. A frog catcher named
Devault discovered them there, OBJ.
structing the mouth Of the stream,
and, with q p~itchfork, threw out on
the bank 5000 pounds Of hsh worth !
cents Z pound.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13
THIS PAPER Is ALL HOME PRINT
Scranton, Mississippi:
SEPTEMBER l3, 1895.
STATE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

-
For Governor
A. j. MCLAURIN. of RANKIN.
For Lieutenant-G Governor
J. H. JONES, of WILKINSON.
For Secretary of State
J. l.. POWER, of HlNDs.
For Auditor Of Public Accounts
W. d. HOLDER, of LAFAYETTE.
For Treasurer
A. Q. MAY. Of SIMPSON.
For Attorney General
WILEY N. NASH. of O%KrlBBEHA.
For Superintendent of Education
A.. A. KINCANNON, of LAUDERDALE.
For Clerk Of Supreme Court
4. W. BROWN, of CoPIAH.
For Land COMMISSIONER
j.. NJ. SIMONTON, Of LEE.
For Revenue Agent a.
WRIT ADAMS, of KINDS.
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.
First District-J. D. McIxxIs, of ~LAupERDAlE
Second District-N. NJ. EVANS, of JACKSON.
Third District-J. J. EVANS, Of MoSROE.
Election Tuesday, November s, 1895
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Our District Attorney, James H.
Neville, has actually concluded to 10
cate permanently at Biloxi. He has
formed a copartnership with Mr.. W.
A. White for the practice Of the law.
Neville will reach his new home early
next month, About the time the mul.
let and oystcis afe fat. We welcome
Jim to our shores,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Mrs. Diaz, wife OF President Diaz
OF Mexico, will attend the Atlanta
Exposition, accompanied by several
members OF the Mexican Cabinet and
IA number of ladies Of the Mexican
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

The Pass Christian Beacon says
"Receiver r. j. Stewart, OF the Gulf
& Ship Island Railroad, informs us
that everything is moving along nice
ly, and that work will be commenced
on schedule time"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

We believe Frank Burkitt, the Pop
ulite candidate for Governor Of this
State, will abandon the race ere the
close Of October. Anse McLaurin
just sweeps the earth with Frank
every time they meet in joint dis
cussi0n. His own party admits this.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Secretary Hester OF the New Or
leans Cotton Exchange figures the
last cotton crop at 1901, 25l bales, an
excess of 2,35l,434 over the previous
year, and that the total value was
S297, O38. 900,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

The Terry Headlight urges the es-
tablIshment Of a pardoning board, to
which may be referred all petitions
for clemency, thus relieving the chief
executive from all responsibility in
the matter. A splendid idea.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Bloomer costumes are now worn In
Paris that expose the naked knee. If,
as the minister says the devil turks
10 boomers, here Is a chance for him
to escape s%uiocation,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Bro. II. e. Blakeslee, OF the New
Albany Gazette has purchased the
Aberdeen Weekly. He proposes to
run both papers. Be careful brother
that you don't ''over-crap" yourself.
Success to you.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13
Admimi.tratsr's Notice.

Letters Of administration having o ~,
granted the unAersigned on tho llIe ~!
Of August. 1904. np0n the estate Q. . ~m
Emile Frederic, deceased, Oh pe' IA
having auy claim or claim. against . %%
estate are hereby notified to nave ~. Il
probateA and registered BY the CleIs
tho Chancery Court within one YER . .rs
this date, Or the ann will ~ 'o'''''
barred. ..o-
This 30th day Of August. iSSo; p,c
w. 4. TREDEklV,
Administrator.
August 50, 1895. YN
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Baron Rothschild, a Paris banker,
received one OF those "infernal ma
chimes" through the mail a day or
two since. The package was opened
by a clerk who was nearly killed by
the explosion.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Old Barr, Of the Sub-Soiler and
pemocratyHn the John Allen badly
on the He tries to make his
readers 6eltgve that John Il q states.
man.-Oxford Globe.
Bro. Barr 10 entirely too aged TO un-
dertake such a%stupendous job.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

A Swiss Scientist has been testing
the presence 10 mountain air and
finds that not a single microbe exists
beyond an altitude Of 1000 feet above
the level Of the sea.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

The Biloxi Herald Is In error 10
designating Gen. Jas. r. Chalmers "a
gallant soldier on the Federal side
during the war" "Confederate" In.
stead Of Federal" II you please.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

In Allegheny, N. Y, a man while
on his way to . neighbours residence
to borrow a newspaper, wsa struck BY
lightning. This is q warning to those
guilty OF the displcable habit Of Dor.
rowing q newspaper.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

The yacht races for the Americas
cup Of 1895 between the American
yacht Defender and English Valkyrle
has resulted In the Defender winning
the first two races.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

WV
NUtics that /, Charles Alexander i
LOwenadIer, commissioner, will. BY M.
thOrity vested IN me by a decree Of tho
ChaMcery Court IT Jackson comfy, Mis-
sissippi. rendered On the 18th day Of Feb
ruary. 1895. and a decree granting fur
Their time ~ sell, rendered Vt tho August
term, 1895, Of said COnrt, proceed, at tho
front door Of the Conrt- house, on
The StA day Of October. 1895.
within legal honrs, to sell to the highet
bidder, One-hnlf to be paid in cash and
the balance in twelve months fnm the
date Of sale, and secured ~, vendors hen
on the land sold, the fnllowin . described
lands. to.wit The east half of section H.
township 8, range 6, containing $50 acres
the east half Of northwest quarter, che
southwest quarter Of northwest quarter
The northwest quarter Of southwest quar-
ter. southwest quarter OF southeast quar-
ter. OF section 5, township 8. range 3 west
the southeast quarter and the southeast
quarter of the southwest quarter Of sec,
ton g., township 8, range 5 west, and
blocks |, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in section II. town.
ship 8. soGth of rauge 6 west a part Of
block l and all of block 9, 3, 4 aud ; ana
situated in the town Of Scranton, MISS
said blocks of land being POI feet WIDE
and running from Pascagoula river souI Y
80, 30 to the section liue, containing y
lots. as is shown by u plan of snryey"
+. N. Ramsay. comfy surveyor. Ailo
said lands will be sold IN blocks, lois I"
sub. divisions to snit purchaser. :
A map or plan of same can be serl, u!
calling vt the ..fice Of c ). Merlws'us'
CHAS. ALEX. s. LOWENADLER,
Commissioner.
August 30. 1875. Zo'4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Sam Jones hit the bulls eye when
he said "The whole manhood of
America is trying to hunt up an easy
JOB" Sam found his job sometime
ago and he's holding on to It.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

A Hartford concern has just COM
pleted a four-ply leather belt 1lS feet
long, which used up the hides OF 100
steers, but 1t is not for Tom Reed OF
Maine
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Mr.. George Willis, Of Poplarville,
secured the senatorial plum. George
is a hustler from around for a young
man.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Joe Altman, OF the Canton Picket,
notifies his delinquent subscribers,
that unless they pay up, there is
going to be q circus In those parts.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

A considerable shock Of earthquake
was felt last Sunday morning in Dor.
lions of New York, New Jersey and
Pennsylvania.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13
A0min1s1r01Orss Notice.

az uuu uun1SuFVtOu Nvo
Take notice TINT !, q. W. Dancer. a'
ministrator Of the estate Of w. II. NAY,
deceased, will, by vlrtne Of a decree /"
the chancery court Of Jackson coasa!'
Miss, rendered ut the August tern' io"'
Of said court. proceed Oh
The Esd dsy Of September, 1870.
at the front door Of tho conrt-house nv
town of scranton, within legal no.n Y.
sell IN the highest bidder, tor cssn. W.
east ! Of The northeast OF section -
township I, range 6 IN said jackson eod y.
csdeut. g. W. DANCER,
Administrator.
...... O, eos N-N
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

If a physician In Arkansas is proven
to be. . habitual drunkard the State
board of health is empowered to re.
woke his license,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

American farmers have Sl75,0 600, 900
invested in the turkey industry.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

A family of five, consisting OF a
father and four children, starved to
death at Little Rock, the other day,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

South Carolina spent only 1892, 760
on her public schools last year while
Mississippi expended more than a
million,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

The hOrseless c%arriagc,is now in use
in New Yord city. The hOrscless sau.
sage will come later.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13
LAND NOTICE.

LAND NOTICE.
LAND OfNCK AT jackson, Miss, !
August 1. 1895. (
Notice Is hereby given that the follow.
ing named settler has fled notion OF his
intention to make Annl proof In support
Of his olalm, aud that said proof will be
made before the Circuit Clerk Of jackson
county, At 6craus ton, Misso on September
20, 1895, VIZ;
Clement Seymour, of Ramsay, Miss.,
homestead No. 22.006. for the wi, vel aud
VT ne4, section 10, township s sonth,
range 0 west.
He names tho following witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation Of, skid land, viz:
Lewis q. Edwards and Naicise Richard,
Of Ramsay, Of Harrison county, MisR. and
Warner v, Lott q Thomas 4. Ramsay,
Of Vancleave, jackson county, Mise.
ROBERT Il. WILSON, Register.
August 0, 1896. 25-6s
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

In Paris the demand for small dogs
is met by rearing pups on alcoholic
diet, which retards the growth.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

A Mr.. Mason, of Winfield, L. l.,
used to smoke six packs Of cigarettes
a day, but all OF a sudden he gave up
the habit. He died.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

The Mississippi Press Association
is to visit the Atlanta Exposition in
a body next month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

The Cotton Safes EXPOSITION at
Atlanta, Ga, will be opened on We'd
ncSday, 18th inst.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Miss Lula, the only daughter OF Gen.
Longstreet, was married last week in
Atlanta, to Prot. J. EastOn Whichel.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

A writer In the Baltimore Herald
claims that ex-Presidents Jefferson
Davis and U. 5. Grant were related,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

E. M. Remington, a cracked brain
doctor, killed his mother and suicided
at Hot Springs.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

q Harrison's presidential aspirations
are corked. Quay's victory in Penn.
sylyania did it.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

New Orleans now claims a popula
ton OF 275, 900.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded Goa MsAi Mhwiatss Fas. San Fsaeisss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13
Bridge Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the on.
tract for building bridge over Back
Creek, mt Byrd's Ferry, accOrding 10
plans and specification w file in the
Clerks Office, will ~ lot to the lowest
bidder, at the front door Vi the court.
hOusc, ut Scranton, Oh
Aosday, the ia day Of October. la95,
at IL o'clock m.
BY order Of the BMrd Of SUPERVISOR
+. II. LEWIS, Clerk.
September Is, 1s05. 80 At
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Gulf View is to have a bicycle and
baseball park.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Georgia and the CarOlinas raised
12S, 500, 434 pounds Of rice last year.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

1t is estimated that 81, 900, 900 are
born every year.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Good carpenters are wanted at At.
lanta, Ga.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Silk is so cheap in Madagascar that
the poorest people wear clothing made
Of 1t.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

A dukes daughter Is nurse in a
London hospital. Her papa, II alive,
should try to marry an American
heireSS,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

In the political armament there are
many sons with spots on them.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13

Anse McLaurin does up Burkitt
whenever they meet on the stump.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-09-13
BIDS FOR NEW BOOM.

Bids for the partial construction Of a new
Receiving Boom above our present Receiving
and Sorting Boom, In Pascagoula river, will
be received BY this Company up to
Wednesday. September Is, 1895.
Plans and specifications Of the work can be
had by applying at our office.
The Company reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
PASCAGOULA BOOM co.
Per E. BLOOMFIELD, Secretary.
Moss Point, Miss, Sept. 8, 1895. 29-2t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-08-03

pin. leaving a space between them OF
che. thickness of the finger. Lay few
nails in the bottom of the box for bal
last and set upright on them small
bottle containing the two powders with
which seltzer water is made. and which
should be thoroughly mixed together.
Insert cork with a hole in it in the
neck of the bottle and cover the box.
Now dip it in the water and it will i'm
mediately fall downward. the water
penetrating through the holes in the
bottom of the box. The water enters
into the bottle, producing quantity
OF carbonic acid which. in escaping.
drives the water out of the box which
thereupon rises TO the surface. as repre-
scnted in the sketch to the right. The
pressure Of the gas holds the round of
cardboard against the cover, while the
stem of the piston raises the cork stop
per. But as soon as the cover reaches
the surface of the water in the jar the
cork, being no longer supported by the
water. descends by its own weight.
The cardboard is then driven down
from the hole in the cover. and the gas,
finding a free passage, escapes through
it. The apparatus is now in the same
position as at first, the water enters
again at the bottom. the box dives
down and covers up as before. repeat
ing the action over and over. II pond
or other piece of water is available the
experiment will be still more interest
ing. A string can be tied to the box to
secure It, and It will be seen to dive
and rise as many as fifty times.-Once
= Week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-08-03
FEMININE FASHIONS.
Notes ON the Latest Additions 10 wOmen'
1DpNaa.

Notes on the Latest Additions 10 WOmen's
Dress.
A dainty dress for girl of seven
years is made of blue serge. The skirt
is plain, the waist is in blouse fashion
with front of white serge. There are
very wide shoulder ruffles of the blue
and collar and pointed cuffs of white.
All of the white material is ornament
ed with feather stitching and enbroid-
ery in blue. A MORE ribbon is brought
under the sailor collar and tied in .
single loop with long ends.
A girls dress of surah is made with
a round skirt. trimmed with MORE
ribbon extending from the hem about
half way up the skirt, and ending in
very FULL fluffy bows. The yoke is in
close plaits, with the fullness gathered
in at the yoke and belt Bands OF
ribbon are set in ut the armholes and
extend across to the middle. back and
front, where they meet large rosette
bows. The collar and sleeve trim
mings are also of the MORE ribbon.
Street capes of brocaded velvet are
among the much admired novelties.
One exceptionally stylish garment Of
this kind is lined with crmine, and
finished ut the neck with a very full
ruching of net lace with long ribbon
ends.
A stylish dress Of black silk has
sleeves and full vest of japanese Grape.
Around the bodice is fold of Grape,
and very long sash-ends fall from one
side of the front almost to the hem of
the skirt.-N. Y. Ledger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-08-03
PECULIAR APPETITE.
New Zealand Parrots Have . Marked
Fondness for Sleeps Kidneys-

New Zealand Parrots Have . Marked
Fordness for Sl,s@ps' Kidneys-
Among the remarkable birds of New
Zealand, says the Revue Franchise, is
the greenish-Rray pocturnal parrot of
the genus Strigons, which lives in bur
rows and resembles an owl. and q still
more singular parrot. the Nestor nota-
bills, which the English have come to
regard as a dangerous nuisance. The
English. as is well known. introduced
sheep farming into New Zealand, as
well as into Australia. Now these p.r-
rots have acquired the habit OF perch
ing upon the backs of the sheep and
excavating holes therein with their
formidable bills in order to extract tho
curious in that it cannot be attributed
to an innate instinct, since previous to
the rival of the English these birds
had never seen sheep, nor even any
animal of analogous conformation. the
fauna Of New Zealand including scarce
" single mammal. We know. more
over. that in entire Oceanica there are
no other mammals except marsupials.
There is here. then. on the part OF
these birds. an act of intelligence and
even of calculation. 50 much the more
curious in that it is certainly compile
Gated with a phenomenon of language
or analogous communication. 1t is
true that the birds are parrots. but the
fact is none the less worthy of remark.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-08-03
HERE AND THERE.

When the dog forms 4 habit Of
chasing the hens to hear them sQuall.
better cut of his tail just back of the
care.
Potatoes may be grown from seed,
and in this manner new and sometimes
valuable varieties are secured.
Eggs that are known to be ALSO
lutely fresh always have a market and
alwsys bring good prices. This is .
poirter, and many Of our readers
night profit by 1t.
Neglected fowls are never profta-
BILE, and the same applies to every bus
mess. Profit is the reward OF palms,
taking care, and loss the punishment
of cs.relessnese and neglect.
Salt for cattle is more important
IN simmer than in winter. When cows
are ON grass salt will Be highly rel
;shed by them, Is it serves to keep
thera in health.
1T is said that last year England
Maid g., ooo. 600 for poultry and egGa
from, other countries. England 10 .
treat poultry-producing country and
the business is Increasing. stu she can
not supply the demand.
There is nothing like clover patch
for the pigs. They viii not only keep
in batter health on clover than when
confined, but win grow fast and cost
less than when they are fed on grain
and require feeding three times day.
s-Cut straw can be more evenly do
tr,buted - bedding for cattle than
whole straw, and will serve better -
an abaorbeut when added TO the ma-
mare heap The labor required TO eus
Il h mot o great an expense q the loas
f,or. manure When The straw = u1oDk
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-08-03
NAMES OE The SEA.
Ratio Of Their Height tn the Force OF Il
Wind Varies Greatly.

Ratio Of Their Height to the Force OF the
Wind Varies Greatly.
DIR. G. Schott, as the result of study
ing the form and height of the waves
of the sea, claims that under a mod
crate breeze their velocity was 2l.6
feet per second, or 1G.S miles an hour,
which is about the speed OF a modern
sailing vessel. As the wind rises, the
size and speed Of the waves increase.
In strong breeze their length rises to
go feet and their speed reaches 800 or
s84 feet per second. Waves the period
of which is . seconds, the length 400 or
4a5 feet, and the speed % nautical
miles per hour. are produced only in
storms. During southeast storm in
the southern Atlantic, DR.. Schott
measured waves $50 feet long, and this
was not a maximum; for in latitude ~
degrees south and longitude 80 degrees
east he observed waves of Is Sec
onds' period. which were 1.15o feet
long. with velocity Of 7s.7 feet per Sec
OIL, or 46t nautical miles an hour.
DR.. Schott does not think that the max
imum height of the waves is very great.
Some observers have estimated it Mt SO
or 40 feet in a wind of the force repre-
sented by IL on the Beaufort scale tthe
highest number of which is 12l. and DIR.
Schott's maximum is just b feet. He
believes that in great tempests waves
Of more than 60 feet are rare. and that
even those Of 50 feet are exceptional.
In the ordinary trade winds the height
is S or feet. The ratio Of height to
length is about 1888 in a moderate mind,
1:lS in strong wind. and l:l7 in
storm; from which it follows that the
inclination of the waves is respectively
about degrees. 10 degrees. and IL de-
grees. The ratio of the height of the
waves to the force of the wind varie.
Rreatly.-Scientific American.