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The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
THE WITCH HAZEL.
Last Plant Of tho Year to Pat Forth Its
DloSSOnS.


This peculiar plant, which, "amidst
the reigning desolation of winter puts
forth it's yellow blossoms" thrives on
the sand hills along the eastern shore
of Lake Michigan. In this locality it ap-
pears to be the last to furnish reminders
of summer before the face of advancing
winter. In September, while the leaves
are still green, some of the bushes
may be found putting forth flowers;
late in October, when entirely bare of
leaves, other bushes appear in the fush
or bloom, the branches dressed in yell
low from end to end by the crowded
flowers; a month still later frequent
specimens still persist in flower, and
by the right combination of circum-
stances one may ride in the gliding
sleigh past bushes with a lingering
glimmer of yellow. On last Thanksgiv-
ing day waded through snow knee
deep to collect some Towering branches.
In some of the flowers the stamens ap-
peared to be immature, but the petals
had passed their brightest day. About
IS inches Of snow had fallen previously
during the month, and the lowest re-
corded temperature in the vicinity was
IA degrees Fahrenheit. In Woods
Class Book of Botany" the Towering
season stated is November TO January.
That may be its season in lower lati-
tudes, but in this region its time is
September to November. The embryo
fruit remains apparently unchanged
through the winter and until the follow
ing spring is well advanced. ripening in
the autumn, when the earliest flowers
are appearing.
The witch hazel scatters its seeds
in a peculiar way. The fruit consists
Of an oblong woody case about half
an inch in length, inclosing two hard
autlets somewhat resembling the seeds
ST an apple. The expulsion of the.seeds
may be witnessed by placing branch
with the ripened fruit on table in
roor'. AS the case dries strain results.
ind that causes slight opening at the
apex. The rupture of the case goes on
very slowly for number OF hours or
days, when the strain suddenly over.
comes the remaining resistance, COM
pleting the opening with a sharp snap
ping sound and sending the seeds
bounding about the room. The case
splits nearly TO the base, and its ap-
pearance afterward is said to suggest
much the wide-opened mouth Of SCI.
pent about TO strike.-Popular Science
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

That the Frisco Line est. Louis and
San Francisco railroa0 is positively
the only line running two daily through
passenger trains from Wichita 10 St.
Louis, without change. leaving Wich-
tia at 12:25 .. m, and 10:40 p. m, arriv-
Ing in st. Louis at 7:15 a. m, and $50
p. m. The equipment of these trains
Is first class in every particular, con-
sisting of elegant reclining chair cars
(seats free) aid Pullman Palace Draw
Ing Room Sleepers.
II you are going beyond st. Louis re-
member that conhection with all lines
Tor the east, northeast and southeast
Is made in the magnificent new Grand
Union station, st. Louis. the largest
and handsomest passenger station in
tie world.
For sleeping car bertiss and all In for
nation relative TO rates, routes, etc.
call on or address Ticket Agent, corner
Main and Douglas. or Douglas avenue
sta ton.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

Anoayxt the HIado0x tsrUughout
the whole os India there is holiday
celebration in honor % Lakskasi. tie
goddess Of wealth ard god forfune.
wherein gambling is ar.sersalIy re-
ear6ed AZ religious cGty. IL Is sso-n
Is the festival Of lamps. sa6 or that dzy
all classes iEdsige u gz-1sx ct .ehazee
with shells. eoirz. cards. dice. etc. snd
the future Of lie iHdissdnsl. whether
sood o. bad n looked upoz a. = scsecss.
o. bis weslth ?: poEersy during Tie ea-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
FACTS WORTHY OF STRONG
EMPHASTs

The time from Wichita 70 80. Louie
via Santa Fe route and Kansss City in
cludinS thirty minutes lay over at Kan
sas City. is only 15k hours. making the
actual running time IiA hours. This 10
the quickest time 10 81. Louis Smooth
track. elegant equipment and every
thing for comfort.
II going TO 81. Louis or beyond try
The quick time Santa Fe route.
Phone iss W. ToRREY.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
CALIFORNIA LIMITED.
C.n M noT-u,r-

The Santa Fe Route has resumed its
Celebrated California Limited train as a
semi-weekly, passing Newton Thurs
days and Sundays, and reaching Los
Angeles from Wichita in about fifty
hours. Equipment of superb vestibuled
Pullman Palace Sleeping and Buffet
Smoking cars and Dining car. Most luxu
rious service via any line. Another Ex-
press train carrying Palace and Tourist
Sleepers runs daily for California.
w. TORREY, Agt.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
CRIPFLE CREEK.

THE GREAT COLD FIELD OF THE
NINETEENTH CENTURY
Is easily reached via. the Great Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway. either via Pu-
eblo. Colorado Springs. or both
Colorado express leaves Wichita daily
at SIS y. m. arriving at pasoiJ Or
Colorado Springs for breakfast Grip
pie Creek is only few hours ride from
Pueblo or Colorado SPRING.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

su1ng year. me women take most N
tense interest," in the proceedings and. Il
fortunate. expend their winnings In
the purchase Of sweet-meats and fruitss
~ gifts to al their 4riends and rela-
tionSs toys for the small children and
fireworks for tho boyA At Benares,
their sacred city. as night approaches.
Bmnll earthen lamps. fed with oil. are
kindled. making the outlines OF every
mansion. palace. temple and minaret
visible All vessels in the river are also
Illuminated; so that tho whole city -
enc blaze of light.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
ST. LOUIS AND SAN FRANCISCO
RAILROAD COMPANY

ST. LOUIS AND SAN FRANCISCO
RAILROAD COMPANY
NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS
The National Irrigation Congress will
meet at Phoenix, Arizona, December 18th
TO 18th, inclusive. For this meeting we
syill sell round trip tickets from Wichita
TO Phoenix, Arizona, ard return at the
rate of one fare for the round trip
Tickets will be on sale December 10th 70
18th, inclusive. For rates and informa-
tion regarding stop-over privileges, call
on or address City Ticket Agent, corner
Main and Douglas avenue, or Douglas
avenue station.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
GENERAL STEAM SHIP AGENCY
40 EIC.IzIcEn

GENERAL STEAM SHIP AGENCY.
MO. PA. TICKET OFFICE.
Ia North Main Street, -
Wichita, Kansas.
We can sell you through Railway
and Steamship tickets to all points Ia
the world.
We are agents for the following lines
Of Ocean Steamship Companies, and
keep the original tickets always on
hand, so that upon purchasing We can
hand them to you at once:
American Line-New York to South
ampton.
American Line--Philadelphia to dv-
erpool.
Anchor Line-lTew York to Glasgow.
Cunard Line-New York to Liverpool.
North German Lloyd-New York to
Southampton, Bremen. Genoa, Naples.
Gibraltar, Austria, China and japan.
White Star Line-New York to Liver.
pool, Cape Town, South Africa and
South American points.
We also make a speciality of prepaid
Ocean tickets. So that any one desiring
to pay for a ticket here to bring over
their friends from the Old countries can
do so safely and cheaply. We attend to
the delivery Of the ticket on the other
side. E. E. BLECKLEY.
p and n
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
REMEMBER WELL AND BEAR IN
MIND

That the Missouri Pacific railway ss the
shortest and quickest route 10 all Colo
rado points. Leaves Wichita at 51s
D. m. arriving al Pueblo 7s5o a. m.
Colorado Springs $50 a. m. and Denver
q. 12 noon. One hour quicker time than
any competitor. Summer tourist tick
ets now on sale. City Ticket Office iit
North Main street. Telephone III.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

AftE 1OU GO1INO TO KANSAS CITY,
REMEMBER THE MISSOURI PA,
CIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY
Is tie ony line that runs a strictly
Wichita-Kansas City train. Leaving
Wichita at $40 p. m, arriving at Kan
sas City next morning at 7:20. This
train is made up at Wichita. and there
fore always leaves on time. Nice chair
cars and Pullman sleepers.
Notice the leaving time. and the next
time you go to Kansas City take the
Missouri Pacific. Always on time.
Never late. Fine equipment. Leaves
Wichita at reasonable hoSr and ar
rives at Kansas City neither too late
nor tho early. Ticket office ia North
Main street. Depot corner Second and
W.chita streets.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
THROUGH TOURIST SLEEPING
CAR TO CALIFORNIA,

Commencing Wednesday, Nov. 4th,
and on EVERY WEDNESDAY there
after, a TOURIST SLEEPING CAR,
personally conducted, viii be attached to
train leaving Wichita via THE GREAT
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE" at 7:15 D. m,
running THROUGH TO CALIFORNIA
WITHOUT CHANGE via Ft. Worth
and Ell Paso.
Very low rates and excellent accom-
modation. HAL S. RAY, D. p. A,
Phone 100. Wichita, Kan.
JA2 Sf
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
And II. Dsdn's Get Married.

"Stiu bachelor? When I met you
last spring you told me you were sooa
10 be married"
Il did talk seriously Of II. but found
that the state OF my finances demanded
that either remain single or get along
without bicycle."-Detroit Free Pressv
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Wins.ow's Soothing Syrup
snoulo always be used for children
.ee'hing. Il soothes the child, softens
the gums. allays all pain. cures wind
oohc' aho is the best remedy for diar-
snoea- Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Used by millions of mothers
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
KANSAS CITY TO CINCINNATI
MlTEOIrT lyII NcsE o., =. -

~, N1I---N Nf4- ON 1AIS.
Inc Wabash railroad is now running
tnroush cars TO Cincinnati on their fast
mail train, leaving Kansas Citv a. $50
Every evening, making practically no
enange of cars from Kansas CITY n
Louisville, Cincinnati, Washinrto,
ealumore and Philadelphia, and sbort,
sning the time TO all above places from
I'VE 70 eight hours. The Wabash ia the
snly line that does this. - 'Ae
H N GARLAND.
14s Il Western Passenger Agent
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
9hs 3as- n
''''s;|'s:'&MzzzezSx '''';|':' i : i';5'' ::;;s
Exchange Stables.

Exchange Stables at Orlando and
Saltwater Make a specially of carry
ing passenger between these points.
Also do a general livery business. TRAY
cling mems patronage solicited.
SHIVELY, VAN WYKE & SHIVELY.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
ANNUAL MEETING KANSAS sTAT1
TEAcIEps. ASSOCIATION

TOPEKA. KAN. DEC. zs-31. isss.
VIA SANTA FE ROUTE.
Only one fare, sfs2. round trip Tickrss
OF sale December = snd =. 1885. limited
for return January Z. is37.
w. TOgREY. Agent
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
ONLY ONE FARE ROUND TRIP TO
PHOENIX. ARIZ..

VIA THE SANTA FE ROUTE.
Tickets on sale December 10 to Is, In
elusive, final limit December 81, 1896
May be extended TO January 81. 1897
Stopover allowed in both directions Fol
further information call on or address
W. TORREY. Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
PUNU AND JUDY.
The Origin Of This Ever Popclar Enter
tasnmcnf.

tasnmcnf.
Generations of children have found
pleasure In witnessing The antics Of
Punch and Judy, and the mimic the
ater in which their adventures are dis
played still gives amusement 70 both
young and cid The origin of this al
ways attractive entertainment is rot
English. as inany who hare enjoyed Il
may suppose, but according to an old
book. Punch and JUDY ar Of ysajian
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
ANIMAL MEETING

ANNUAL MEETING
SOUTHWESTERN KANSAS TEACH
ER'S ASSOCIATION, YELLING.
TON KANSAS,
Nov. 81 to 2S, 1896.
Fare and one-third, on certificate plan,
via SANTA FE ROUTE.
w. TORREY, Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
HOLIDAY RATES

On Dec "a, % and 81, and JAN 1, THE
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE will sell
round trip tickets to points within 200
miles at rate of one and one-third fare
round trip, good until January 4th for
return. HAL. 8. RAY,
Phone 100. D. P A., Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
ATTENTION. TEACHERS.

ATTENTION, TEACHERS!
Take THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND
ROUTE to the Teachers association
meeting at TOPEKA. Tickets on sale
Dec. % and 20, good until January for
return. ONE FARE ROUND TRIP.
HAL S. RAY,
Phone 19o x D. P. A, Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

To St. Louis and ali points east The
only lire running through Pullman Bos-
fef sieepeFs from Wtcbits 20 -. Louis
without chang City ticket once cor
Ter Main sud Douglas
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS VI,
FRISCO LINE

On November 17th. December 1st and
18th the Frisco Line viii sell tickets TO
points in Arkansas, Oklahoma. Texas
New Mexico and Arizona at one fare
plus S2-o0 for the round trip. For other
information cal or address
E. c. HOAG.
City Ticket Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

The latest in art novelties, screens,
easels and picture frames at Martins Art
Store, ISL n. Main street. 23-2t
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
REDUCED RATES FOR THE HOLI-
nAVS
Alonr the Line of the

Along the Line of the
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY.
Tickets on sale December oath, 25th
and 31st, 1896. and January 1st, 1897.
For further particulars call at City
Ticket Office, ia North Main street,
Wichita, Kan. E. z. BLECKLEY.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
Didn.t Get Her Pre.ent,

Mamma-well. Edith. how did you
Ike the kindergarten?
Il didn't like il bit The teacher
put me on chair and S,ld ne TO sil
there for the present. And sat. and
she never gave me- prcsent."-N. Y.
Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

An extraordinary instance OF heredi'
tary tendency to suicide was told hy
Prof. Brouardel in Paris lately. A
farmer near Esampes hanged himself
without apparent cause. leaving fam
lily OF seven sons and four daughters.
Ten of the eleven subsequently, fol-
lowed the fathers example. but not un.
til they had married and begu&ten oAii.
dren. all Of whom likewise hanged
themselves The only survivor is son,
who Is now IS years OF age. and has
passed safely beyond the family hang
inS age.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Gold Lettering.

For Hoiidays-On Albums, Books of any
kind or style. . Names, dates, Gold or
Silver, in any style of type you desire,
In the Bindery Department of this office.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
HOMES IN TEXAS COAST COITNTRy

For full information regarding fruit,
Vegetable and field crop farms located in
The Coast country of Texas, apply to G..
IT. Nicholson, G.. p. A, A. Z. & S. f. Ry.,
Chicago.
Texas offers tempting inducements to
The homeseeker. Investigate for your
self Excursion rates via Santa Fe
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
DO You Know

Largest line Of portrait frames and
lowest prices at Martins Art Store.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

Get your pictures framed at Martins
Art Store. 23-2t
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

IsraePs sL50 cabinets are the best in
Wichita for the price. lI-r
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
ONE FARE ROUND TRIP TO PHoE-

NIX, ARIZ.
Tickets on sale Dec. 10 to 13, good by
extension until Jan. 81. Take THE
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE for QUICK
EST TINE AND BEST SERVICE.
HAL. S. RAY,
Phone 100. D. P. A, Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
FRISCO LINE"
ST. LOUIS AND SAN FRANCISCO
RAILROAD COMPANY.

Holiday Excursions
The Frisco Line will sell between all
stations on its line within 200 miles,
round trip tickets at rate Of one and
Dne-third standard fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be on sale December
Path, 25th, 31st, 1896, and January 1st,
1897. Tickets not good for return after
January 4th, 1897. For further informa-
tion call on or address City Ticket
Agent, corner Main and Douglas avenue.
Or Douglas avenue station.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

The best way TO Colorado 10 over the
Santa Fe Routc. The fast train which
leaves Wichita At 3:4s p. m. arrives az
Colorado points the next morning. Fog
Information call upon or address
w. TORREY. Agent.
Phone 13s. Douglas Avenue Depot
ONLY ONE FARE ROUND TRIP TO
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO. VIA
SANTA FE ROUTE.
Tickets on sale Nov. to 10. Limited
for return Dec. 81.
w. TORREY. Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
Telephone 139.

Through tickets. baggage checks.
ma %, time tables and full Information
about the Santa Fe route snd Frisco
line can be obtained from their ticket
office at Douglas avenue station. which
is open until lo:s0 p. m every day. All
questions cheerfully answered.
W. TORREY. Aren't
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
kenetis,sn os u,....x,

There are no jokes like the old Jokes,s
Said the husaorist hliths and ray,
"And the jokes that now md favop
plaAaed tina folks cf anotha~ a~ss
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12

The ticket Offices OF the Sanfa Fs
route and Frisco line In Wichita are 81
the Douglas avenue station.
w. TORREY. Agent
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
WICHITA TO ST. LOUIS
IN SIXTEEN HOURS AND FIFTY
MINUTES VIA MISSOURI

PACIFIC.
The Kansas and Nebraska Limited
tran leaves Wichita at 2:10 D. NJ, daily
aad arrives at st. Louis next morning
&c. No need Of hurrying yourself to
catch a morning train. Eat your din
ner at home. Take your after dinner
nap, after which you can take the Mis-
soori Pacific Flyer and reach ST. Louis
for breakfast. Same time as though you
had left on morning train. Quick
time. Elegant service. City Ticket OF.
fire, ia North Main street
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
GOOD ADVICE
TAKE THE SANTA TE

CRIPPLE CREEK:
Il 10 the
BEST ROUTE.
Phone 139. w. TORREY. Agent
Omce-Dougias Avenue Station
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
Highest Leavening StrenghLatest u S. Govt Report
R1H!a!!! 9! Rsxassl! RsklRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE

HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS.
On Nov. 3rd and 18th and Dec. 1st and
18th THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND
ROUTE will sell round trip tickets TO
points south, southeast and southwest,
at one fare, plus $500, round trip.
Phone 190. HAL S. RAY, d. p A,
Wichita, Kan.
TAKE THE MISSOURI
PACIFIC, KANSAS AND NEBRAS-
KA LIMITED" FOR ST. LOUIS.
Leave Wichita at 2:10 o. m. arriving
at St Louis next morning 7:e0. making
dilect connections with all lines east.
No change Of cars. Elegant service.
Lity Ticket Office Ia North Main street.
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES
VIA
THE SANTA FE ROUTE.
December "a, 25 and 81, 1896. and Jan
nary l. 1897, the SANTA FE will sell
round trip tickets to points within 200
miles at one and one-third fare, limited
for return January f. 1897.
w. TORREY, Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-12
FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. FIRE.

Yes. there was q fire In rear OF build
ing where our ticket Office IL located
Our ticket Office Is still there-li4 North
Main street. We are ready for business
az the old stand Tickets 10 all points.
our train service Is stir first-class. our
time tie quickest. II will be TO your ad-
yantage TO can and see us before COM
pleiing arrangements for your trip. ST.
Lel,s Express leaves Wichita daily at
2.lG p. m. arriving in St. Louis at 7:i5
next morning. Night Express leaves at
80 for Kansas City. ST. Louis and all
points east. Colorado fast line. leaves
Wichita al 5:15 p. M. arriving at Pueb-
10 next morning at 7:5o Colorado Springs
5:35, Denver at II noon. Remember the
Missouri Pacific City Ticket Office is lo-
Gated at ia North Main street
/, al E,CEcI EY Z, a. II A
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MAIER & BENTON.

last night, is the result of evil compan-
ionship. The culyrit, whose name we
withhold for the sake of his parents,
said that there is gang around town
organized to commit depredations of
this sort and that other merchants had
suffered in the same way. After the
boy confessed, Mr.. Stephens was not
disposed to press the matter, and he
was allowed to depart by the officer upon
solemn promises that this offense would
be the last. This is the second time
within short while that thieving of
this sort has been discovered, as last
fall articles were found that had
been stolen from the stores of
Pease & Mays and A. NJ. Williams &
Co. Officer Connolly learned the names
of some of the boys who have been doing
this sort of thing, and a sharp watch
will be kept upon their actions.
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BRIEF MENTION.
Leaves From the Notebook of Chronicle
Reporters.

A liquor license was granted today to
@. V, Lane of Antelope.
The forecast for tomorrow promises
rain with stationary temperature.
Snow shovels are at a discount now.
There may be use for them later on.
Thomas Haslam is filling the position
of engineer at the electric light works.
The installation of officers in the
Forester's lodge, will occur this evening.
D. L. Gates of Cascade Locks has been
appointed notary public by Governor
Lord.
Two cars of sheep and two cars OF
hogs were shipped from Grants to
! Troutdale today.
Do not forget the masque ball at the
armory tomorrow evening. Masquerade
costumes of all descriptions. can be had
at the old CHRONICLES building.
A car of cattle was shipped to Port
land this morning by the Columbia
Packing CO. They were in fine condi-
tion and brought good price.
A man from the interior lost a 500
cheque on the streets yesterday. As it
is made payable to order and not en-
dorsed, payment was stopped at the
bank.
At the Congregational church this
evening there will be church rally and
roll call, to which every member OF
the church is earnestly requested to be
present.
Justice Davis was called upon today to
unite in marriage Miss E. Florrer and
Mr.. John D. Button, both of Sherman
county, The ceremony was witnessed
by a number of friends of the bride and
groom.
The little Wood boy, who has been SC
seriously i'll for several days, is reported
to be holding his own and the attending
physician thinks that if no change fol
the worse occurs in the next twenty-foul
hours the little patient may recover.
Deputy Clerk Gilbert and County AS.
SCISSOR Wakefield are busy today working
upon the assessment roll and making
the changes ordered by the state board
of equalization. The work will be done
with all haste consistent with accur.
acy.
@. P. Balch of Dufur, who has beer
dangerously i'll for some time, was
brought into The Dalles this morning
and will be taken to Portland tomorrow
Mr.. Balch is somewhat improved
though his condition is far from being
what his friends would have it. He ii
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improvements at the Electric Ligl
Works.


The DAlles has reason to be proud of
its electric light works. Few cities the
size of this place have as complete a
plant, while many larger cities will
suffer in comparison with the electric
light system in The Dalles. Some i'm :
provements have been made at the
works, which will provide still greater
efficiency in the service. A new alter
mating dynamo has been received, which
will allow of 1000 incandescent sixteen
candle power lights to be added to the
number previously used. The demand
for lights had rendered it necessary that
the capabilities of the service be IN
creased. There is now sufficient power
to furnish 2640 sixteen candle lights and
fifty arc lights. The number of incan-
descents now in use is about 1000.
Among other improvements to be
noticed is switch board of the latest
design. A lightning arrestor has just
been received, and its working was ex-
planned to CHRONICLE reporter today.
Should the wires be struck at any place
by lightning, the shock would reach as
far as the arrestor and then pass along a
wire leading into the ground, and thus
be prevented from reaching the machin-
cry. Should the mum ber of incandes-
cent lights reach over 260O, it would
probably be necessary that new engine
and boiler of greater size and power be
secured.