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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
Gave Up the Ghost.

ATLANTA Constitution. April IL. 1861
SELMA, ALA. April l6.-(speclll.l-
The Alabama Telephone Construction
Company. known as the Harrison Tele-
phone Exchange. OF Selma, has collapsed.
The Exchange was built Just eighteen
months ago. to compete with the South
ern Bell Telephone Exchange. The poles
and wires were sold yesterday at a
nominal price. said TO be enough to cover
the outstanding Indebtedness. The orb
ginal investment proved a total loss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
NORFOLK AND ROANOKE.
Tbe Game Interrupted by N Heavy
Rain.

ROANOKE, VA, April A-(special)-
The game this afternoon was interrupted
during the first half of the second IN
ming by heavy rain. Norfolk scored
one run on a single by Armstrong and a
triple by Turner. Roanoke had two men
OUT in the second, when the game was
called, and Cockman, who got his base
on balls, was the only man to reach
first Coons was in the box for the 10,
Gals. and Schmidt for the visitors. "Pop.
TATE was given an enthusiastic reception
when he appeared on first base. White
hill, Roanokes regular second-baseman,
arrived to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

Well cheerfully show you the best dry
goods and millinery store in Richmond, II
you'll come In either Monday, Tuesday, or
Wednesday of next week-our opening
DAYS. Handsome souvenirs for the ladies.
JACOB LEVITT.
11l2 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
Important Change I'm Southern Rail-
way Puiiman-Cnr Service Between
Richmond and the south.

Commencing April 18th. the Southern
Railway Company will run a through
Sleeping-Car between Richmond. Dan
vile. Greensboro. Salisbury. Charlotte,
and Augusta. This car will be
operated on trains leaving Richmond 9
A. NJ. making close connections at Dan
Vile with the Washington and South
western Limited Train. for all points
at Richmond A. M.
c. W. CECIL. T. p. A..
go east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25


Richmond .................O OOOO wv
Lynchburg ...............'lV v W -
summary: Earned runs-Richmond l;
I,vnchburg, q Three-base hits-Gilpat-
rick. Two-base hits-Groves. Pender.
Leahy. Fear, Mcfarland (2). First base
on errors-Richmond. 3; Lynchburg. 2.
BASES on balls--Off Gilpatrick. 2: of Me-
Farland, 2. Left on bases-Richmond. IL;
L.ynchburg. 12. Struck out-By Gilpatrick,
1: by Mcfarland, l. Double plays-Gil-
patrick to Berte to Wells: Pickering to
Leahy TO Little. Stolen bases--Kain. Bo-
land, McGann. Smith. Wild pitches-Gil-
patrick, l. Time OF game-l hour and 30
minutes. Unpire-Mr. Belts
A FEW LOCAL HITS.
Raffert will probably try his hand be-
hind the bat this afternoon. and IL Kagey
reaches the city in time he will. In all
probability, go in the box.
The Bluebrds want to-day's game, and
they need IT. VIII they get II? IL not,
why not?
The diamond was very wet yesterday.
and IL was astonishing how well the play
ers kept their feet.
Rerte's error was made in an acci-
dental sort OF a fashion. on a ball which
went through him like twas creased.
He was as much surprised as were the
spectators.
An interesting and exciting game was
nlayed on the college grounds yesterday
afternoon between the Hobos and the
orioles. The latter were defeated In
weli-played game. the features being the
,',tcbinp OF Ice-wagon Eddie and the
sensational running-catch OF Centre
Fielder Rider, of the Hobos.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

II you Will use Polk Mnlers Victory
Poultry rood daiIy II VIII keep your
cnickens. ducKs. ana turkeys IN q healthy
condition. and make them lay twice az
well. 1t is also a sure preventive Of choi-
era ana gapes. twenty-five cents In an
stores. POLK MILLER DRUG co. :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

INVEST in the PERPETUAL stock OF
the OLD DOMINION BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION. and you will
never regret It. IL Is A STOCK TO BE
PREFERRED, and viii pay you good
dividends only costs SIS share. Any
further information will be furnished on
application to the home office. Chamber
of Commerce building. Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAME.
Cincinnati Defeats Cleveland-Score,
= 10 4-RhInes Ratified.

CINCINNATI, o., April 2i.-For seven
innings to-day Rhines was invincible, but
a decision by Emslle in this inning seemeu
to rattle him, and he became wild. forcing
in two runs by bases on balls. Young es-
sayed to again pitch for the visitors, but
was batted freely. Attendance, 20oo.
Score: X n; 10,
Cincinnati ...eO2211110-s "a 2
Cleveland .........0 1000 o.
Batteries: Fisher. Rhines, and NauShah'
Young and O'Connor
The above was the only National League
game played yesterday.
SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.
Boston at New York.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia,
Washington at Baltimore,
Cleveland at Pittsburg,
Louisville at st. Louis,
Chicago at CINCINNATI.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE BALL.
At Atlanta: X ~; ~;
Montgomery .......o o 2 O02 y 10
Batteries: Walker and Field; Drlnk-
water, Bailey, and Kehoe.
At Columbus: K n, z;
New Orleans ..0o21023 o-S IL
Batteries: Williamson and Hunt; NC
Ginnis and Gonding. Called on account
of darkness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

Every floor open for your inspection on
Monday. Tuesday, and Wednesday Of
next week. Come and see the best-ar-
ranged. lightest, and most comfortable
dry-goods store in Richmond.
JACOB LEVITT.
1893 east Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
The purchasing Power Of 81

was never so great IN buying Books and
Writing Papers. Prices reduced from
one fourth TO one half on many goods
See what 81 will buy. HUNTER & co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
PORTSMOUTH oUTCIAssED.
The Farmers Win Very Uninter-
eating and Coloriess Game.

NORFOLK. VA, April A.-tspeciaL)--
About four hundred bail enthusiasts wit
messed the game at League Park, In
Portsmouth, this afternoon. The grounds
were in a miserable condition. ana the
seen. Portsmouth had no life and was
outciassed at every point. Petersburg. on
the other hand. put up a fine game.
There we,e NO special features. The
score was as follows;
PORTSMOUTH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

Don't fail to attend the grand opening
of Jacob Lewits. 1893 east Main street.
Monday, Tuesday. and Wednesday OF
next week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

Handsome souvenirs to the ladies next
Monday, Tuesday. and Wednesday, at
Jacob Lewit's, 1888 east Main. to mark
his opening in his beautiful new store,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

Jacob Levitt will begin business In his
new store. 1888 east Main street with a
grand opening on Monday. Tuesday. and
Wednesday of next week Don't miss II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
Strawberries. strawberries,

If you want the best. place your orders
with me. GEORGE p. BULL.
Phone 505 Second Market
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
WON IN THE EIGHTH.
Richmond Defeated BY LynchburS After
q Very Close Contest.
10TH TEAMS PLAYED WE'LL.
u uebfrds Might Have Won, hut
Luck Was Against Them-A battle
Royal to the Finish-Other state
League Games.

Richmond, 3, Lynchburg, 3.
Portsmouth. L; Petersburg, l3.
Norfoik-RoanOl<ej Rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

The grand opening of our handsome new
store Monday. Tuesday. and Wednesday
of next week. The handsomest souvenirs
ever given away in this city for our lady
friends. JACOB LEVITT,
1888 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

Take Horsfcrd's Acid Phosphate.
II makes a delicious drink and relieves
,a,,eue and depression. A. grateful tonic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

summary: Earned runs-Petersburg. 2.
Two-base hiNs-Sholta, Brodie and Brenn.
Ha,lman. Kelly. Dundon, Stanhope CD.
Mccain and Keefer. Double plays
Jones and Heilman. Bases on balls-on
Hallman. 3: of Quarles, g. Hit by pitch
er-Keefer. Struck out-By Hallman, 5;
by Quares. g. Time OF game-2 hours.
Umpire. Mr.. Cline.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

Fl wAsHrxoros. April A.--Forscast
| PAIN flor Saturday: For Virginia:
"'' Local rains. followed by fair wea-
ther; variable winds. shifting t.

westerly; warmer in northern portion.
North Carolina: Fair In western pof'
ton; local showers. followed by fst'
weather I'm eastern portion; warmer II
western portion; southwesterIy winds.
The barometer has fallen In the Lak'
region, and thence southwark over tn
Ohio Valley and South-Atlantic States
The temperature has risen in the LAKE
region, and the Ohio Valley, and a
Rocky Mountain stations. and II 81
cooler along the Middle-Atlantic ant
New England coasts.
showers are likely to prevail fror
southern New England. southwark. {,
Georgia. followed by fair weather from
Virginia southwark The weather VII
Continue fair generally throughout fh<
Lake region, the Ohio Valley, and th<
Northwest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

Old papsrs for sale at sc, . hundred at
Dispatch of1ce- -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
LYNCHBURG.

SCORE BY INNINGS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
MAYORS HAND AND SEAL,
Attached to Large Batch OF Ordinances
and Resolutions Yesterday.

Ordinances providing for eight new
electric lights. four i'm the Thirteenth
ward ard four in the Fifteenth ward
We're yesterday signed by Mayor Con-
nell
He also approved of an ordinance es-
tablishing the grade of North Main
avenue, between Jones and Putnam
streets, and resolution permitting
Burke Bros. to construct 4 narrow
gauge railroad across the East Noun
tain road in the Twelfth ward which is
designed to facilitate the carrying of
material to the new dam. resolution
directing the city solicitor tn settle the
claim of Anthony Walsh for $3.50: n
resolution calling for plans and an esti-
mate of the cost of grading Olive street,
Irving avenue and Prescott avenue in
the Seventeenth ward; Il resolution per-
mitting the board Of revision and ap-
peals To us" the reception room In the
city hall as an office: Il resolution trans
ferring the balance, of the appropria-
tion for purchase of real estate, now in
the sinking fund. to the apDropria ton
for erecting Nay Aug engine house, and
resolution calling for proposals for
tearing down the house whoch now
stands at the corner of Franklin avenue
and Page court, which plot is tn be occu-
pied by the new engine house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
DIED.

BEEMERIn Newton township March
29. 1896. Elias Beemer, father of Super
intendent George W. Beemer, of the
Hillside Home, age 80 years. Funeral
Thursday afternoon. Services at the
residence in Newton.
DAElES-ln Scranton, March 90. 1896. a
30 a. m. Mrs. Martha A. Watkins
Davies, at her home 1911 Lafayette
street Funeral from the house at .
o'clock Tuesday, and from the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church at 30
? o'clock. lntcrment in Forest Hill GEM
etery.
GARVEY-In Scranton, Pa, March 80.
1886. Mrs. Mary Garvey. at her residence,
523 Third street. Funeral notice later.
GAUGltAN-March 29 at $50 p. m. Bridget
Gauehan. III her residence. 17l4 Pros
pect avenue. widow of late John Gaugh-
an. Funeral Wednesday morning at 3
o'clock at st. Johns Catholic churrn
High mass of requiem.
M'GOWAN-In Scranton. Pa. March 29
1896. Mrs. Annie McGowan, wife of
Michael McGowan, at their home, 30
Charles street. Funeral Wednesday
ut 5 q. m. Interment in Hyde Pa:t
Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
A BOWERY GIRL.
viii isc seen at the Er0thingham or
Wednesday Night.

Will &c seen at the Fro thin CHAM on
Wednesday Night.
a Bowery Girl" which comes to the
FrOthingham tomorrow night. is one of
the successes of the season as intro
duced 10y Harry Williams. She IS AN
absolute creation. The public never
knew her before except from story. and
is curious to make her acquaintance.
She is capable of more development
than any other recent stage ideal. judg-
ing from all that can be heard. In
New York city. Philadelphia. Boston.
St. Louis, Chicago. she broke ull rec
ords. turning people away night after
night The play has been staged with
the care that shows confidence of sue
cess
The company is Il large one. number
ing eighteen people. headed by the YER
satile soubrette. Clara Thropp, who will
be well remembered as the original
Taggs with Neil Burgess County
Fair" and afterwards the Innocent
Kidd. with Evans and Hoey's "Parlor
Match" company. She Is young and
pretty. sings sweetly. and dances daint-
lily. During the action of the play she
will introduce several new and taking
songs and dances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
Death OF DIR. WOODRUFF.
Tie Was Presiding Elder OF BinghnIntOn
District Of Wyoming Conference.


Rev. James O. Woodruff. d. d.. pre-
siding elder of the Binghamton district
of the Wyoming conference. died at his
residence in Congdon place, Bingham
ton, at l. o'clock yesterday. He has
been i'll for the past three months with
nervous prostration and inflammation
of the bladder. His illness was brought
on early in January by cold con-
tracted while attending to his minis
terial duties i'm the neighborhood OF
Rutternut Falls. Wyoming county. The
cold affected his entire system and
caused congestion of all his vital on
ganS.
Shortly after this he drove tn ilawby-
ton, a small place u few miles from
Binghamton, when it was exceedingly
cold. BY So doing he again received a
chill. which this time brought On rheu-
matism. His physical condition soon
became such that ne could not attend
to his duties and his physician ud-
vised him to rest for time, accord l.
ingly, he went to Clifton Springs san
itarium. where he remained for some
weeks. He returned about two weeks
ago much improved, but not so as I"
allow him To do any work But few
people We're allowed to visit him on
account of his extreme nervous condi-
lNii, anu 'NtI HIS u
were barred In n short time he was
forced to take his bed. but not until
Wednesday was his ailment considered
dungt rOuS. He rested but little on
Tuesday night and Wednesday he was
Stll worse. From that time he con-
tinued to fail until yesterday ut noon,
when he passed neacefully away.
HIS EARLY LIFE.
Mr.. Woodruff was born Feb -. 1888.
at Connecticut Farms n. V. where he
spent his boyhOOd days and received his
early education. which was exceeding
ly limited. At an early age he eNper-
fenced "a conversion and Immediately
was filed with the desire and ambition
ITO become Il minister for his Lord. He
studied all of his snare moments and
ut Westfield academy at Westfield. n.
V. where he attended. he was known as
an exceedingly ardent nupil. He was
admitted to the Wyoming conference In
1860 and given as his first charge the
Methodist church at Blakely. He soon
showed that he was nossessed of abil-
ity and was rapidly advance. He served
at lakely until g.. when he was trans
ferred to Sterling. where he remained
until '6;. From Ga TO 66 he was at
at Salem. from 81 to 90 at Carbondale
from 30 to -. at Honesdale; from Z:
to -. at Dwego; from 70 to rs, at Pitts
ton: 20 to 80, at Norwich: 81 to 80. al
Kingston: 80 to 80. at first church IN
Wilkes Barre: sc to 80. at Waverly: 'S.
to 'y3. at Plymouth, and for, the last
two years, presiding elder of the Bing-
hamton district.
In June. of 1895. he was given the de-
gree of doctor of divinity by Wes-
leyan university. which degree had pre-
viously been offered him by Il southern
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
PERSONAL.

Miss Cora Stevens. of Nicholson, Is the
guest of friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. j. Kearney, of Arch
bald. were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert y. Marvin. of
Blairstown. y. j., were here yesterday.
City Engineer Joseph =. Phillips. was at
his office yesterday after a weeks illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William De silva. of
Kingston, spent Sunday with friends on
the West Side.
John Mclaughlin was. yesterday ap-
pointed by the court as deputy constable
of the Third ward of Olyphant borough. ,
Copies of the assessments in townships
and boroushs for the year 1896 are now
ready for delivery at the county commits
sionerS' office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Cases Settled and others That Game
tp for Trial

The second week If common nIeas
court opened Yesterday Judon hrch.
bald is on the bench in The main cour,
room. In No. the trcsnass s,,it nr
Elias Pickering against the scranton
Traction comnany WAS ON trial bernra
Judge Gunster. il having come over
from last week. All the evidence, Of tba
defense is now i'm excent tba t.stirnnv
of one witness who is cyu.ct,d f,nn,
Washington this morning to st,t. some
facts concerning Mr.. pickerino.s ,nni;-
cation for a pension.
There was hut ona c,.a ,,o,aa ,,,
iury trial in the main co,,rt ,no,,,. "a -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
THE sCRA NTON MORNINGS 81

the Methodist Episcopal church in
franklin Valley. The Rev. \. L. Doty.
of Scranton, officiating. A large con-
course of friends in the vicinity and
from Scranton followed the remains to
the grave. The bereaved husband and
children have the sympathy of the en-
tire community and church, to which
the deceased had endeared herself by
her works of love and charity
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
rheumatism Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. It's action upon the system
Is remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits. 75 cents. Sold
by Carl Lorenz. druggist, AIS Lacka-
wanna avenue, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
GRIEVES SENT UP,
viii Wait ut the County JaiI Until His
Trial Comes orr.

TTTHI VOTuSS VII.
w. II. Grieves, the tailor who made
the muderous assault on DR.. j. II. New
ton. Saturday night. was yesterday Civ
Ell hearing i'm police court, by Mayor
-onnell, and committed to the county
Jail I'm default of $1,000 bail
The wounded man was yesterday re-
moved from his apartments to tn,
home of his friend and physician. DR.
II. ID. Gardner, 435 Wyoming avenue
lie il in no danger from the wounds
and is not suffering as much pain as
during the first two days.
It's a winner Wednesdays twelve
page Tribune. Buy it tomorrow. viii
contain all the news besides many eX-
elusive features. For sale at newstands
and by newsboys on the street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
Great Mid-Wcek Edition.

Tomorrow's Tribune will consist of
twelve pages. Not filled with lot of
cheap boiler plate stories, receipts. etc.
but filled with original matter all of
which VIII be the production of our own
office. The Tribune leads. Buy it and
De up-to-date.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
Death Of Mrs. stephen J. Cook

Mrs. Stephen j. Cook died at her
home in Scott last Wednesday morn
ing. after an illness of nine days. aged
6j years. She was. a lady of most ami
able and Christian character The flu
neral services were held on Friday from
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31

the city n verdict of $3.50 for the plain
tiff Was taken By Agreement. and in
city, averdiet of 500 for the plaintiri
was taken.
The following cases We're marked
settled: Jacob Pfeffer VS.. city of Scran-
ton; city of Scranton VS.. Patrick Ra-
ney: p. *. Richards VS.. Casper Neiger;
l.. II. Gibbs VS.. l.. Arnot: William Gal
lagher vs.. Luther Keller: Il. +. Deltra
VS.. Peter Mulligan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
CASES THAT WERE SETTLED.

The following cases were continued:
Frank Wells VS.. city of Scranton: w.
c. Townsend vs.. Frank Carlucci; j. Nj.
Cowling VS.. Iron City Insurance COM
pany: George Phillips & Co VS.. Ma
tional Express company; school district
OF Old Forge VS.. john JSfmyn; Is. F..
Dedtra W.. Enos Flynn; Peter Luxem-
burger W. Scranton Traction company;
Martin Joyce vs.. William Morgan
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
HORN.

CARDNER-To Mr.. and Mrs. V. II.
Gardner, of Factoryville, March 70,
son,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-31
NORTON'S BULLETIN.

N0RT0N'S BULLETIN
Easter Novelties.
Easter Booklets.
Easter Cards.
Easter Books in Fine Leather.
Suitable for Wedding and Other Gifts,
Easter Stationery,
Society Stationery.
American and English Makes.
Very Large Variety, Popular Prices.
Engraving aud Printing
Calling Cards, Invitations, &C.,
To Order on Short Notice.
New Books. All the Desirable Ones;
Periodicals, Everything Worthy
Of Attention Received When issued
". TON,
&C., Lackawanna Avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-25
CHICAGO FIGURES.

fLet is be honest, % says a Chicago con
temporary. All right. How much will
you knock off your last census9-Was
ton Post.
Chicago has completed another census.
It shows that Chicago has gained less than
1 900, 600 inhabitants during the past
month.=New York World
Chicago has taken another census and
reports a population Of 1, $50, coo. This Is
a later census than the one guessed at three
or four weeks ago and purports to be ae-
carnte. -PittsbuFg Chronicle Telegraph
Chicago papers admit that the city cen
sus of 1894 was padded to the extent of {
per cont The fact that Chicago has a sc
per cent conscience when it fixes up f cures
viii be g pleasant surprise to the outside
worlds. Louis Globe Democrat
Whenever things are duh in Chicago, the
town takes a new census The latest fig
uring has been done by the postof1ce, and
Of course doesn't agree with anything that
has gone before. But Chicago always geta
around an embarrassment Of this sort by
claiming the largest figure in sight New
York Mail and Express.
The huboub in the Windy City over thu
disputed population question seems to have
been settled by a census taken by the letter
carriers, which gives to the city a POpula-
ton of 1, 100, 900, which is an increase Oh
200, 900 over the figures Of the last enurner-
alton Now the rest of the country may
have a little peace and Observation-Disclosures
Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-25
SOME sUPERLATlvEs.

Rubber, spun glass, steel and ivory are
the most elastic substances
The most extensive fortress in the world
is Fort Monroe, in Virginia
The nearest approAch to the south pole
was by Ross in 1s42, 70 degrees.
The tallest chimney in the world is that
of a chemical mandatory in Glasgow, 474
feet.
The largest wrought iron pillar is at
Delhi, in India. 1t is 60 feet high and
weighs II tons.
The largest cast bronze statue in the
world is that of Peter the Great at St Pc
tersburg 1t weighs 1, 100 tons.
The largest refracting lens is that Of the
Lick telescope, Sc inches. Larger lenses
are now in process of construction
The largest man ever enlisted in the
British army was Lieutenant Sutherland.
His height was s feet 4 inches and his
weight 364 pounds.
The first known coin is Chinese. It il
copper, and specimens weighing from one
to five pounds and supposed to date from q
period at least 2, 900 years before Christ
are still IN existence
The oldest know weapon was the club.
The clubs Of the lake jewellers Of Switzer.
land studded with stones in default OF
on, have been recovered from their habi-
tatiOns.
The largest monolithic statue in a per
feet state IS that Of Daibristu Of Japan It
is A feet high. This size is exceeded by
some Of the statutes Of Egypt, but the lat
ter are So greatly damaged by weather and
time that their original dimensions car
with difficulty be ascertained.-St Louis
Globe-Denocrat