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tial vacuum. Crookes tubes are we'll
known examples of this phenomenon. In
the new lamp there is no filament of car
bon. The electrical energy is not called
upon to expend itself in the production of
heat. There is nothing to bar its prog
ress. The lamp is simply a glass tube
from which the air has been nearly all
extracted, and in the opposite ends of the
glass are blown wires which terminate
just inside the tube.
The incandescent lamp now in use is
very clumsy affair. 1t seems to have been
based on the idea that there is consider.
able warmth in fight; for it offers fight
to the electrical energy that attempts to
overcome the great resistance of the car.
bon filament, and compels that enerev to
expend itself in the battle, mainly in the
exhibition OF useless heat.
The vacuum lamp affords the elecrtica,
energy an opportunity whereby it NAV.
for the time being, change its dress, so to
speak, without loss of its vitality, and
masquerade under the guise of light with
no great diminutiou of energy, every par.
ticIe of electricity manifesting itself in
luminosity and without heat.
There are no known physical or mechap-
ical difficulties in the way OF producine
illumination on precisely the lines here
laid down. That such mode of lighting
has not yet been made public does not
preclude its availability. 1t has passed
out from the realm of possibility, for it is
now within the domain of probability. It
is both feasible and practical. The cost of
light produced by such system as herein
described would be mere bagatelle as
compared with what the present expense
is under existing systems The entire ex
penditure would be in the first cost OF
plant and installation. Maintenance
would be extremely little. A 16-candie-
power lamp would not cost cent per
year. FRANK NJ. CLOSE, D. Sc.
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The Astronomical Expeditions.

The expedition to Japan for the purpose
OF observing the total eclipse of the sun,
which occurs on the 9th inst, is the third
which has been sent out under the
auspices of the Lick Observatory for this
identical object. The first expedition was
organized in 1889, and consisted of s. w.
Burnham, who is now with the Chicago
University as manager of the great 40
inch Yerkes equatorial. and J. NJ.
Schaeberle, who is chief of the Japan ex-
pedition OF 1896. The total. eclipse of
December, 1889, was observed by the Lick
expedition at Cayenne, French Guiana,
and its expenses were betrayed, as in the
case of that OF this year, by Colonel
Charles +. Crocker, whose liberality en-
abled the Lick Observatory to organize it's
expedition under the most complete
auspices, re-enforced by instruments of
the highest power and effectiveness The
scientific results of the Cayenne expedi-
ton fully justified the anticipations of as
tronomers.
Photography enabled the observers to
secure for all time visible reproductions of
solar phenomena of the eclipse, and the
astronomers from the great California
observatory dCuleVeQ TtSulLS WHICH RIedlly
added to the reputation of the Lick among
the scientists of the world. 1t was dur
ing the observations at Cayenne that
Schaeberle advanced the proposition of
"a Mechanical Theory of the Solar
Corona" theory which greatly startled
astronomers at the time, but which Pro-
fessor Schaeberle demonstrated almost be-
yound doubt in his subsequent publica-
tions.
The second expedition undertaken by the
Lick Observatory was one to observe the
total eclipse OF the sun of April 16, 1893,
which was visible over the greater portion
OF the inhabited sections in the southern
hemisphere. Chile was selected as the
most favorable location for observation,
and little mining station of Minas
Bronces was chosen on account of its
favorable atmospheric conditions. The
expenses of the expedition were betrayed
by Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, which was equipped
with the best instruments that were avail
able.
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TO RHISE SUNkEN VESSELS
JHE BLHRNoRE WOULD HAVE BEEN QUICKLY FLoATED WITH
JHIS IMPORTANT DEVICE INVENTED BY A
CHICAGO NAN.

Had the invention of Charles Cum
mings of Chicago, H., been available a
few months ago it would not have been
such prodlgious task to raise the sunken
Blairmore. That is, of course. provided
the idea works as well in practice as it
does on paper. But really it is so simple
there is absolutely no reason why 1T
should not work. 1t has been tested and
found to WORK to perfection on small
scale.
The Cummings apparatus is called by
the inventor an 'tnfiatable truss bag"
The principle on which it works is easily
explained Suppose a common tin can
was opened and relieved of all its solid
contents. If small hole was then made
in the bottom, or it was forced beneath
the surface of barrel full of water, it
would soon sink to the bottom. Now sup
pose that toy balloon, d fiated, and with
several feet of hose, one end of which was
made secure at the opening so that it
could be ''blown up' at will, was made
fast to the tin can while it was on the bot
tom of the barrel of water. If at this
point of the proceedings air was forced
through the hose the balloon would begin
to expand. When enough air had been
forced into it 10 displace an amount of
water corresponding to the weight of the
tin can the balloon would rise to the top,
of course bringing the tin can along with it.
The apparatus for which Mr.. Cummings
has just received patent consists of sew.
eral bags made of strong material, and
with ropes and chains for securing them
to the sunken vessel. The size used de-
pends altogether on the size of the vessel
to be raised.
These bags are debated and made fast to
the vessel by divers. Air is then pumped
into them from the machinery on the
wrecking steamer until enough water is
displaced TO cause them to rise to the sur
face and bring the vessel with them.
The position in which these bags are
placed depends altogether on how it is de-
sired to raise the vessel. If the vessel is
uninjured and on an even keel they could
be fastened around the bulwarks, and
when the vessel was above water she could
be towed to drydock.
If the vessel had hole in her bottom
the bags could be placed on one side until
she turned over. Others could then be
placed at the keel until she was bottom
up. BY placing other bags in the proper
places the vessel could be raised to the
surface in this position and the hole
repaired. By expanding or debating the
bags on the sides the vessel can be moved
in any position with the utmost ease.
Mr.. Cummings has received patents on
all parts of his apparatus. The bags are
made out OF very strong material and
provided with straps that extend across
from side to side. to give extra strength.
The method of fastening these straps so
that they will not tear through the bag is
also patented An ordinary airpump of
large size, driven by q steam-engine, can
be used, but instead of forcing. the air
directly into the truss bags it first pumps
it into a receiver, where it is under the
control of the operator, who can initiate or
defate bag at will.
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empire, at P. M, August 8, which corre-
spends with 9:40 P. NJ, August 8, here, as
Japan leads in date, being near the inter-
national date line on the west side. Sew
eral English and American expeditions
have selected Yezo as an observing sta
ton. Near the cas-. coast Professor
Schaeberle of the Lick Observatory will
again use the telescope forty feet in focal
length with which he obtained the beauti-
full photograph represented in the illustra-
tion. From this and previous ones taken
in Cayenne December, 1889, he discovered
features in the corona not clearly dis
cerned before and was led to form his
famous theory of its probable cause.
AT the same station Mr.. BurckhaIter of
the Chabot observatory will for the first
time practically test the ingenious ap-
paratus that he invented for photograph.
ing the fainter outer coronal rays with the
fullest exposure, while the brighter inner
parts are protected from over exposure by
a rapidly revolving screen composed of
tapering extensions united near the base
of the inner corona. If this excellent
design is successful it will save future
astronomers from studying the entire
appendage from fragmentary pictures sup
piled by instruments OF different powers.
Observations and photographs will also
be taken in Yezo by other local and East
ern parties, among which are to be found
DR.. G. E. Shuey, Louis @. Masten and
Professor Todd, who has observed many
eclipses on other occasions.
Two English expeditions have been
equipped with recently revised coelastats
adapted to eclipse observations by the ex-
perience and skill of DR.. Comman, presi-
dent of the Royal Astronomical Society.
AS shown by the illustration it con-
sists of large mirror which reflects the
heavens toward the tube of the telescope
in the adjacent shed. Excellent results
are expected from this instrument, which
has been on trial for some time at Oxford
University. AS nearly all the accessible
positions where favorable weather could
be expected are occupied by one or more
parties, it is highly probable that satis-
factory results will be obtained by some,
and that these scientific expenditures will
have brought new light and knowledge
before many days have passed.
ROSE O'HALLORAN
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The Red Sea Miracle.

The Red Sea miracle receives strong cor
roboration in the report of Major General
Tulloch, who made surveys in Egypt for
the Government of Great Britain. On one
occasion. while surveying the borders of
Lake Menzalen, on the Red Sea, a sudden
and violent storm arose, the force Of which
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was so prodigious as to carry everything
before it. including, incidentally, the
water OF the lake. In a few hours the
whole body Of water had been abducted
and naught remained save vessels, mud
and-sanu. The vessels moored In the lake
were stranded high and dry. with no water
In sight
Parts of Holland are from ten to thirty
feet below the level of the sea.
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In his report MIR. Rouse saws.

In his report Dir. Rouse says:
| "The outlook is favorable for
increased revenues during the
current year. The reports of the
cotton harvest show an increased
acreage, and the movement of ce-
reals has been upon a liberal
scale, which promises continu-
ance. 1t is expected that a gener-
al revival of business will mark
the termination of the serious in
terruption to commercial pros
perity caused by the political
canvass in favor of subversionary
doctrines.
Business in general merchan-
disc has shown a substantial in
crease Notwithstanding the com
mercial and financial disturbance
throughout the country. Such
increase is particularly crafty
ing, as it tends to equalize the
traffic movement between months
when crops are gathered, and the
subsequent period during the
subsequent period during which
in former times a great disparity
was presented.
During the past twelve
months the pressure for the open
ing of the Indian Territory was
considerably intensified. The
land of that territory is too fruit
full and its resources too great to
permit of its remaining in the
present condition. 1t is obvious,
therefore, that the time cannot |
much longer be deferred when
the tribal conditions of the Indian
nations must be modified, if not |
eXtinguished, and the In
dian Territory be placed under
some form of constitutional gov
Necessarily, legislation
which will in effect open in any
degree the Indian Territory for
settlement will increase the traf-
fic of your road and benefit its
permanent revenue. If such
is coupled with proper
safeguards to the rights of the
Indians and the sanctity of con-
tracts heretofore made with the
railway company by the govern
ment of the United States as to
its grant of land, such benefit will
be greatly increased.
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REPUBLICAN LEAGUE OFFICERS.
Elected At The Meeting Held At Fort
Worth, September 9, 1896.

President, Sam L. Hahn, of San An
tonic; vice presidents, w. N. Norton.
of Dallas, r. B. Baer, Of Houston and
T. s. Brockenbrow, Of Alpine; secreta-
ry, H. S. Heller, Of Dallas; assistant
secretary, Sherman Billow. Of San An
tonic; treasurer, Whit Dryden, Of Fort
Worth; state organizer, d. A. Robin
son, of Dallas.
James M. Steere,of Dallas, was cleo
ed vice president for Texas on National
League.
Executive Committee: First dis
trict, H. f. McGregor, of Houston;
Second district, Geo. Call, of Orange;
Third district, M. d. Green, of Merit;
Fourth district, Ed. Davis, of Jeffer-
son; Fifth district, ]. B. Schmitz, of
Denton; Sixth District Jas NJ. Steere Of
Dallas; Seventh district, M. Jones, of
Kosse; Eighth district, w. p. Golf, Of
Fort Worth; Ninth district, ]. W. Burt,
of Austin; Tenth district, ]. G. Scher-
mack, of La Grange; Eleventh distEs2t,
NJ. Byers, Of Marion; Twelfth district,
T. B. johnson, Of San Antonio; Thir-
teenth district, ]. A. Smith, of Ell Paso.
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AN ORDINANCE.

Regulating the manner of hauling
loads exceeding one ton upon, along,
or across public streets, alleys, ay-
enues, plazas or squares of the city.
Be it ordained by the City Council
of the City of San Antonio:
That from and after the first day Of
March 1897, it shall be unlawful for
any person engaged on his own be-
half in the business of teaming, haul
ing, manufacturing or merchandise.
within the city limits of the City of
San Antonio, and in the course of
such business, or acting as the SER
want Of any other person or firm or
corporation so engaged, and in the
course of such business, to drive up
on, along or across any public street,
alley, avenue, plaza or square of said
city, any cart, wagon, float, dray or
other vehicle conveying load exceed
ing one ton and having a tire Of less
width than three and one-half (315)
inches.
Section 2. Any person violating Sec
ton Of this ordinance shall be fined
in any sum not less than five nor
more than twenty-five dollars.
Passed and approved October 5th,
1896.
(Signed) HENRY ELMENDORF,
Attest: Mayor
e. R. NORTON, City Clerk.
10-13-10t.
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REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For President-WM. MCKINLEY.
Vice Presid't-GARETT A. HOBART
ELECTORS.
Electors at Large-Philemon b.
Hunt; G. G. Clifford
First District, Chas. b. Peck; Sec
ond District, Columbus Emaneul Third
District, Chas w. Bush Fourth District,
L. w. Sparks; Fifth District, Geo. A.
knight; Sixth District, Joseph e. Wy
lie; Seventh District, Hugh l.. Witch
er; Seventh District, Harry Harris;
Ninth District, Jas. w. Burt; Tenth
District, Berry S.White; Eleventh Dis
trict, julius X. Hexter; Twelfth Dis
trict, Jas. L. Millspaugh, Thirteenth
District, Robert +. Campbell.
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REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COM
MITTEE.
For the Fifty-one Precints in Bexar
County.

For the Fifty-one Precints in Bexa
County.
Precinct No. 1-G. A. Duerler.
Precinct No. 2-Chas. Graebner.
Precinct NO. 3-Phil Heitgen.
Precinct No. Adam Heder.
Precinct No. 5-John Monler.
Precinct No. 6-Jas. p. Newcomb.
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Precinct No. Sired. Kerble.
Precinct No. CIV. M. Locke.
Precinct No. 10-Wm. Hoefiing.
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Precinct No. 12-Henry Hunt
Precinct No. ia. u. Heilbron.
Precinct No. I'm. Lindner.
Precinct No. $50. RuRge.
Precinct No. 16-GeorYJ Heuerman.
Precinct No. 17-Jaw.s Stands.
Precinct Nd. 1S-Jacob Etter.
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Precinct No. 23-Louis Voelcker.
Precinct No. 24-Frank Coll.
Precinct No. 25-A. Sahm.
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Precinct No. 30-Henry Eckterhoff.
Precinct No. 31-Jacob Gembler.
Precinct No. 32-John Wickland.
Precinct No. 33-Jacob Pfeil.
Precinct No. 34-J. w. Light.
Precinct No. 35-Aug. Grosenbacher
Precinct No. 86-A/ Singer.
Precinct No. 37-A. Groos.
Precinct No. 3S-E. Schmidt.
Precinct No. 39-George Belerby.
Precinct No. 40-Emil Schuetze.
Precinct No. 41-Louis Unger.
Precinct No. 42-C. M. Rounds.
Precinct No. 42-Frank Toudouze.
Precinct No. fl. w. Bennett.
Precinct No. 45-J. III. Horton.
Precinct No. 46-Wm. Press.
Precinct No. 47-Theo. Trip.
Precinct No. 4S-Louis Schmidt.
Precinct No. 49-Paul Vogt.
Precinct No. Bob. +. Shields.
Precinct No. DIR. e. O'Grady.
Should any Of the above appointees
ecline or fail to serve, the Republi-
IN voters Of the precinct will come
,gether and elect a new chairman,
nd forward name of same to the IN
ersigned.
T. B. JOHNSON, Chairman Repub-
lican Executive Committee of
BeIar County.
Attest:
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For Congress 18th. District.
GEORGE II. NOONAN.

For the amendment to section4, ar
ticle z, of the Constitution.
Against the amendment to section
4, article Z of the Constitution.
For joint resolution amending arti-
Gle 6, section 2, of the Constitution of
the State of Texas requiring persons
of foreign birth to declare their in
tentions to become citizens of the Uni
ted States six months before any cleo
ton at which such person may offer
to vote. y
Against joint resolution amending
article 6, section 2, of the Constitution
of the State of Texas.
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THE KATY'S REPORT.
Figures Showing the Earnings
and Operations Of the Road.

Figures Showing the Earnings
and Operations Of the Road.
The Light this morning receiy-
ed copy of the report of Mr..
Henry c. Rouse, chairman of the
board of directors and president
of the Missouri, Kansas and Tex.
as Railway company, to the
stockholders for the fiscal year,
ending June 80, 1896.
The following figures are a
few extracts from the report:
Gross earnings for year, SILL
036,9S7.35.
Operating expenses and taxes,
$7,704, 1O0.29.
Net receipts, $685., SS7O6.
Applied to payment of interest
on bonds and rentals, $3,316, 494,-
OF.
Surplus, S16,393.O4
Average mileage in operation,
2,147 miles.
Gross earnings per mile, So
1865.
Net earnings per mile, 81, 552,-
"a.
Ratio of expenses to earnings,
20 per cent.
Assets, $143,772,419.76.
Liabilities, 81 ,223, S63.O6.
Income account, S460,272.42.
Freight revenue, $S,3SS, 544.19.
Tons of freight carried, 1885,
337.
Revenue per ton, $2.S67. d..
Passenger revenue, SPOIL
4O6.37.
Number of passengers carried,
i ,652, 1856.
Revenue per passenger, S1.253.
Revenue per passenger per
mile, .02306.
Increase in passenger earnings
over 1895, S100,501.2S.
Decrease in freight earnings
from 1895, $59S, 235.
Decrease in operating expenses
and taxes, $717,0S3.52.
Increase in net earnings over
1895, 5000, 707.31.
Number of passenger trains
run during the year ending June
30, 1896, "a, 446.,
Number of miles run by passen.
ger trains, 3,135, $40.
Average number of passenger
trains daily, 94.11.
Average number of miles run
by each passenger train, BLOB.
Number of freight trains run
81, 1862.
Number of loaded freight cars
moved, 935,443.
Number of loaded and empty
cars moved, 1,505, S43.
Number of miles run by freight
trains, 5,6S3, 432.
Average number of freight cars
moved daily, 4,114.32.
Average number OF loaded and
empty cars in each freight train
20.91.
Average number of miles run
by freight trains daily, 15,52S.50
Bonded debt, June 0,1S96
S73.O23, 900. Amount accrued
during the year, $2,9S3,960.
Rolling stock, 271 locomo
tiyes, 107 passenger cars, 66 bag
gage, mail and express cars, s,
$50 freight cars, 160 other cars.
Mileage owned, 1, S41.09; leas
ed, 1906; operated, but moi
owned, 17.SS; operated jointly,
100 10 Tto4oI ,,a;IoaOa . 1Q7 81
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article 6, section 2, of the Constitution
of the State of Texas.
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
For Gorvenor.
HENRY CLINE.
For Lieutenant Governor.
ROBERT HANSCHKE.
For Comptroller.
THOMAS B. JOHNSON.
For State Treasurer.
w. n. NORTON.
For Land Commissioner.
JAMES NJ. STEERE.
For Attorney General.
]. H. NORTON.
For Superintendent, Public Instruction
H. f. MACGREGOR.
For Railroad Commissioners.
G. II. DONAHOWER.
ED. DAVIS,
is. BROCKENBROW.
Associate Justice Supreme Court.
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District Attorney.
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For FlOater.
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Representatives to Legislature.
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G. ]. STARNES.
COUNTY TICKET.
District Clerk,
w. J. ILLG.
County Judge,
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Inspector of Hides and Animals,
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County Commissioners,
Precinct 1.-FRANK KELLER.
Precinct 2.-JOE BECKMANN.
Precinct 3.-GEORGE NJ. JACKSON
Precinct 4.-FRIDO REAL.
Justices of the Peace, Precinct No. 1.
JAMES RALEY.
F. A. SWEEZY.
Constable, Precinct No. 1.
FRED LORING.
Public Weighers,
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