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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

Hessian graves at Bennington, VT. We're
decorated recently by a ten-year-old girl
whose family is summerng there. 1t is
said to he the first time that any flowers
have been strewn over them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Totals. TIA 1 Totals. 5271s 3

Baltimore. ............ Q 2 Q Q O. 7
Cleveland. ........... 0 o 0 0 o o.
Earned runs-Ba1timore, s. Threebase hits
II offer, keeler. Mexican. Two-base hlts-Robnson,
Jennings. Doyle. thinner. Sacrifice hit-Chiids.
Stolen bases-Kelley (2). Mctiraw, Keller, Brulie,
McAleer. Struck out-By Hoffer, 5. Bases on
halls-By Hotter, 4; by Young, l. Left on bases
Baltimore. 8: Cleveland, s. Double play-Reftz,
Jennings, Doyle. Wild piteh-Young. i. Time of
game-One hour and fifty Iutes. Umpires-
Enslie and Sheridan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
FlOeke===the reliable,
Hoeke Furniture.

The best made. A great
variety OF styles-new,
handsome patterns-in all
the fine and serviceable
woods and fashionable dec
OratiOps. It's Furniture
that's made to stand the
wear ard tear. Parl0r
Suites-Dining Room Pieces
Chamber Sets-Fancy Cd
dities-Reception Hall Fur
nishings-Library Fittings
Brass and Enamcled Iron
Beds-COuches- Divans-eve-
rything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Eastern League.

ElaStcEH hC"B uCs
Players reserved by the Eastern League
for 1897:
Syracuse. Ryan, F. Zahn. G. Carey.
W. Eagan, ]. Harrington, D. Minnehan, A.
whitehill, ]. Delaney. E. Mason, v. Willis
j. Garry, ]. Shearon, o. Hill.
Toronto-J. Dunn, w. Dinneen. H. Staley.
j. Casey. c. Lutenburg. F. Ward. A. Wag-
ner. ]. G. Smith, J. Freeman, 8. Sanford,
]. Dean.
Buffalo, Field S. Wise. c. Ritchey.
C. Greminger, E. Lewee, w. B. Goodenough,
VIM. Clymer, c. Stahl. w. Urguhart. n.
E. Smith. ]. Wadsworth, G. Gray, j. T..
Springfield-O. Smith. D. Brouthers. w
B. Fuller, ]. Stricken, ]. Duncan. f. j..
Leahy. w. Coughlin, j. McDougaI, II; XII
leen. ]. Leighton, T. ]. Scheffier, F. Gilbert
Wilkesbarre-F. Belts. c. v. Smith. J.
NJ. Keenan,. T. B. Colcolough. II. M.
Luckey. ". L. Diggins. J. Wente. =. =.
Lyle. ]. NJ Mcmahon. H. J. sarler, G: G.
Meaken VIM. Vaught.
scranton-J. B. Gunson. J: Berger: T.
Johnson. T. Gilon. ]. ]. O'Brien. c. Moss,
H. Hickey. ]. Mcclure. P EaEen, T; A.
Meaney. R. Brown. T. c. Griffin, T. j.
Rochester-D. s. Shannon. Joseph Hern-
don, W. Callahan, f. Henry, E. Murphy,
F. Boyd. ]. Barry, c. Dooley, 0. Beard. H.
Lynch. J. Mulvey, J. Daily. W. Bottemus.
W. johnson
Providence-Geo. Hudson, J. J. Cooney,
J. G. Knorr, ]. E. Canaran, n. Lyons. w.
c. Friel, w. j. Murray. c. e. Bassett, E..
J. Dixon, J. Knight, J. c. Dranly, F. Rud-
derhan, D. Ccogan, j. Egan.
Atlantic League.
Players reserved by the Atlantic League
for 1897:
Lancaster-F. West, ]. Dolan. ]. Yeager,
A. Roth, r. Wistlake, c. Hamburg. j. Nc
Quad G. o. Leidy, j. Litternore, r. Sey-
bold.
Athletic Of Philadelphia. Fox, F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
New England League.

Players reserved for the New England
League for 1897:
Brockton-J. Shea, F. Buelow. ]. Korwan,
W. Magee. w. ]. McKenna. F. Lang. W. J.
Mckenzie, G. Magoon. P. Nadaau. w. Baer,
n. ]. Wise. NJ. Sullivan. NJ. F. Hickey.
Pawtucket-J. F. Smith, H. y. Whiting,
I. Waldron, F. Todd, Fl. L. Barton, W. p.
Coughin, B. Beaumont W. C.. Rhoa1as, J.
Hannivan, E. p. Wilder. VIM. Leach. Will
liam Mullen, T. News, w. Horner, J. Kelly,
+. Yeager. J. S. Merriman.
New Bedford-C. D. Murphy, D. Burke,
SILVER Braun, J. knorr, w Day, NJ F..
Birmingham, J. WeihI. J. Walters. T. Her
non, A. Weddige, F. Sheere. T MoynihaI.
Augusta-R. H. Butler. A. Johnson. II. L.
Newell. W. J. Clare, G. N Weekes, w.
Whiting, NJ. ]. Kelley. ]. w. Bean. NJ. j.
Doherty. J. F. Common, c. H. Flack, D..
Pickett. W. Dilworth.
Fall River-D. E. Reilly, F. McDermott.
W. X. Lyons, A. C. Ladd, W. Mills, w.
Hallowell W. W. Rupert.
Bangor-E. Hayes. G. L. Wheeler. ].
Weithoff. A. L. Moorr. J. Cavanaugh, G..
W. Henry. NJ. J. Mclaughlin, NJ. s. Roach.
W. E. Mains. T. H. O'Brien, P r. Rad
ford. II. J. Simon, J. H. Sharrott, ]. Judd.
Newport-E. Dowd. W. France, p. J.
Crisham, ]. Gilbert, r. 8. Anse!l. s. Ashe,
]. ]. Cotter, B. Dinsmore. J. O'Connell.
P. w. Buckley G. w. Grant, A. T. Gal
lagher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Hoeke Carpets.

1t doesn't pay to buy q
cheap Carpet. But this
stores good reputation was
earned selling the trustiest
qualities as low as possible
We undoubtedly can show
you the largest variety Of
the best Carpets. We've
everything from an honest
Ingram to an Administer
in new and attractive pat
terms. Fine in texture
fast In color and right In
price. Rugs and Art
SIuares-Oil Cloths and LIN
oleum.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Flannel Department.

white shaker flannel "a inchss VIA.
worth $40, At 40
New line OF Frasch Domot flannel In
beautiful designs, appearance Of French
flannel, a. only zoe yd
Cinderella flannel In light blue aud
cream, a soft finish, twilled fabric, ro-
ducod from 1889 10 l2ac
Double width wool eiderdown flannel.
fu. 80 Inches wide. Ia cardinal hluo and
pink, reduced from $50 TO 5Oc yd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Prices Gut Deeper
And Deeper.
GREAT SACRIFICE OF ALL WINTER GOODS

Everything must go throughout our 25 departments
Regardless OF cost value. Now Is the time to take
Advantage and buy goods they nevor wero bought
Boforo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Boys overcoals
AZ closlng out prleo,.

lioyy cape ul.;es oyorooAta in gray
mlxoc wool choyiot splendid value for
$500, reduced TO $500
Boys double cape oyercsats IN gray
twin and cheek, all wool, those goods
sold for $3.50, special At SB,76
a line OF boys Oyercoats In bouolo
trimmed with silk braid, worth 500
for $3.50
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Fur Trimmings.
At ono.halt former price.

Good quality black ThlbsI fur, rlh
we NJ soc
Better quality, full, huny, former
price sL25, at O5o
Best quality, extra full, nice and oven,
value $40, for soc
All other fur trimmings reduced In
same PROPORTIONS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Silk Department.

Thi. week the ladiof will hnd II to
ihoir very best Interest 10 visit our store.
rare opportunity will be- offered them
To secure genuine Bargains Ia silks aud
dress goods.
Bargain Fancy silks IN wais, and
suit lengths, worth $500 and ti.2j ward,
this week "a. 07ilc
Bargain Fancy silks similar 90
above, wsrIh from sl.2j 90 sl.7i this
week at zoe I'd
Bargain l-IancY silks In high mr.!
novelties, worth rom $3.50 10 $40 tui.
week At Doc yd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Ladies' Suits, Tailormais,

In all wool storm ssFgo black or navy,
aud brown mixed goods, box style, lined,
full skirt, perfect fitting, value 80, fpr
$3.50
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
.P.TEASDELCO
High Grade Holiday Goods for
Very Low Prices.

Neckwear, Styles the
balls parties teaers For elegant Embrod
all colors Gonemens Mufc
perfect white and fashionable
meas find what youin the neck and sleeves.
arrival Boys Clothing Mothers
buying ALL prices
spent money purse sighed she
everything
cheap knowing the full value money by
Gentemen's Clothing
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Our Black Dress Goods Dept

Acknowledged to he the largest and
moat complete IN tho city. Exceedingly
greet bargains his week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
THE NJ. FASSELL PORK PACKlNG co..


pound Use fsndtTsG Tus t n
,m from zoe 10 p'5nd y, r a. Ne pound i., PORK
from ami
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Ladies Readymade Suits.

% hno all wool readymade suits, In
dark colors, "a, 30 Lust only, value $40,
S3.S5
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-17
Great Leaders in Our Cloak Dept.

Ladies' heavy wlntor Jackets, diagonal
material, largo sleeves, fs0 Aiding.
valIo $3.50 for $3.50
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28

times a full number of the printed paste
beard slics and in the case ot each eS-
cludti immigrant shall keen a certified
memorandum Of the number Of slips
which the inmigrant failed to read or
copy ont in writing"
Men who hold confidential relations with
the presdent-eiect believe, says Wal
ter Weliman. that the coming aA
minlstIdtlon will mark the enactment Of
q new election law, not force bill hut
a com YrrhrusiNe statute designed to pre-
vent a recurrence of such election frauds
as those which hav. cursed number Of
southern and border states during past
national campaigns. Moreover, il is be-
lieVed the demand for such an election law
will come from the people of these states,
led by the business and professional men
ami other responsible and conservative
forces of society. just "a leading Demo-
Gratis of a nrmbcr Of southern states are
now demanding INVESTIGATION of frauds
practicCd in their elections this month.
1t is not contemplated to make 2nrti-
san election law, nor to deal with thc sub
jec AT all unless "A demand therefor aris"s
out of the unfortunate conditions which
prevail in certain states, but the puSSi-
hility nf the result of IA national election
being involved in such peculiar practices
as those which are changed upon the sue
ceSsfui party in Tennessee and virginia Is
a matter If so much seriousness as to de-
mand wide and prompt action. In the de-
velopment of this ana other important
matters of the near future the friends of
the prcsident-clect will court and expect
Democrats who joined hands with the
Republican party la supprcssinS repudia-
tion and otter assaults upon the stability
of our institutions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28
LITERARY NOTES.

The book reviewer of the Philadelphia
Press in referring to Mr.. Elbert Hub
bard's Little Journeys to the Homes of
Good Men and Great"-a volume, by the
way. which Professor Howell has found
worth recommending to the teachers of
Scranton-recently spoke of Mr.. Hub
bard's ''ilippant impertinencc born of stu
pendous egotsm." This harsh Judgment
is not shared by the London Academy,
which perhaps Is as good an authority on
such matters as the esteemed Press Is.
1t doesn't like the title, but it says of the
contents: "As matter of fact these
twelve essays are particularly free from
faults of the kind their ill-chosen title
suggests. Jcjune they are not: neither
are they amateursh Indeed, ii is not to
praise them too highly to say that they
kind" After pointing out a mistake or
two which the Academy writer confesses
he hardly feels it to be quite generous
t,n.s sTen to call attention ter, 1op to- The he con
Hubbanrd's pages, the simplicity and
grace of his narrative compel conf
dence. lie has the true instinct of
compression and the skill to seize essen
directness of aDegas, but he infuses into
them the idealism of n Millet He tells
the story of Mary Ann Evans association
with George Lewes with sympathetic in
sight and completeness. nothing eXtenuat-
ing and setting naught down in malice.
His description of his stay at Warwick,
of the inn there. and of his walk over to
Nuneaton Is written with cameo-like dis
tinctness." The author is praised for his
skillful treatment of Thomas Carlyle and
Mrs. Carlyle. wherein 1t Is said he well
shows his possession of ''the gift of SYM
pathy and insight into the complexity Of
human character" His picture of John
Ruskin is declared to be las vivid us 1t is
characteristic Dean Swift Is portrayed
by him effectually I'm line--a man 'as in
capable of spirituality as he was of the
grand passion''-and for the aptness and
comprehensiveness of the phrase he Is
ftly commended. His manner of dealing
with other authors is viewed as admirable
and In the main without fault. especially
his way of handling the one whose name
Immediately follows. Says the author of
this appreciative notice: thousands Of
pens have written about Dickens, hut his
works and his harnts have rarely been
treated more luminousy than by the writ
er under consideration. 1t would be diff
fcult to commend too highly his lightness
of touch or the philosophic tolerance with
which he deals with his subject. And In
estimating Dickens place among the nov-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28
CALENDARS FOR 1897.

Admirers of artistic printing have
formed the habit of expecting among
the holiday offerings of the FREDERICK
a Stokes company, New York, some
thing quite out of the ordinary in the
way of calendars, and this wear this
expectation has not been disappoint-
cd We have received through NJ. Nor
ton three cf the exquisite ANIMALS pub
lished by this CntcrDrisinS firm ana
they certainly are delightful specimens
of artistic excellence both in design and
In reproduction.
"A Calendar of CHEEKY Little Folk
comprises six fac Smiles of water col
or designs by Frances Brundage, Of
child faces, five being of coy and arch
young misses from two years ot age
To six, and the sixth representing mas
Culine young America At . years old.
attired in the martiaI 2uiSe of foot
ball sweater. The faces are piquant
and pert and the dainty effects of the
original sketches are accurately ana
sympathetically transmitted in the col
or printing.
"The Calendar of Chrysanthemums"
is made M of fac smiles of water
color designs Ivy Paul de LOngpre. 1t
gives six realistic representations of
as many different varieties and color
combinations of this favurite autumn
nj flower and is well calculated to at
tract admiration from butn connois-
scurs and laymcn.
l,ut to the notion Of the writer
and after all it is largely question
of individual taste-the gem of the
series is Henrietta d. La Fraik's Cal
endar of Violcts," giving six repro
ductions of water colors representing
not. it is true. six different hues of this
more modest and less versatile flower,
but six different ARRANGEMENTS of its
winsome colOrs that add to its nat
ural fascination. The ropriateness
of either of these beautiful calendars
as a seasonable remembrance is appar-
ent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28
THE INCREASE OF DIVORCE.
Marion Crawford. the Novelist, {,
Thinks That the Growth OF Social.
ism is Responsible for Much of the
Spread of Divorce.

twenty-five or thirty years ago di-
vorces were so rare as to be regarded
IN the light of very uncommon eXcep-
tons to the general rule. Thx.Hivorce
law itself is not vet forty years old
in England, nor twenty ears old in
France. In Italy there is no civil di-
vorce whatever at the present day,
and the Catholic church only grants
what are not properly divorces, but
annullations of marriages, in very rare
cases. and with the greatest reluctance
Even i'll America every one can re-
member how divorce was spoken of and
thought of until very recently. With
in Il few years it was deemed to be
something very like disgrace. and
certainly a profoundly cynical and i'm
moral proceeding. Today we can most
of us count in our own acquaintance
half Il dozen persons who have been
divorced and been married again.
Whatever we may think of it in our
hearts, or whatever our religious con-
victions may be on the subject, it has
become so common that when we bear
of tlagrant case of cruelty or un-
faithfulness, by which a man or wo-
man suffers, the question at once rises
to our lips. "Why does she not di-
vorce her husband?" or. "Why does he
uiNoitt HIS VIE we nave grown
used to the idea. and if it does not
please us. it certainly does not shock
us. 1t shocked our fathers, but we are
perfectly Indifferent.
OF course there are many, perhaps a
majority, who would in their own lives
put W. with almost anything rather
than go to the divorce court for peace
Some actually suffer much, and ask
Tor no redress. But there are very
many who have not suffered anything
at ali, excepting the favorite "incom-
patibility OF temper" and who have
taken advantage of the loose laws in
certain states to try a second matri-
monial experiment. In what calls itself
society there seems still to be a prej,i-
dice against third marriage for di-
Vorced persons, but at the present rate
of advance in civilization this cannot
last Ions, and the old significance of
the word marriage will be quite lost
before our youngest grandchildren are
dead; in other words, by the end of
the next century. at the furthest.
There are various forms of honorable
political dreaming and Of dishonorabe
Political mischief making nowadays
which we are accustomed to call col
lectively socialism," Most of these
rely for their hope of popular success
upon their avowed intention of divid-
ing property and preventing its subse-
quent accumulation. Marriage Is an
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28
MINiCIpAL ENTERPRISE.
Edinburgh Makcsilcr Own Electricity
and Supplies u 10 the Public.

ana supplies ~ W the Iubiic'
From the New York Times.
Edinburgh has been trying for many
months the experiment of making its
own electric light instead of buying
it ready made from private corpora
tions. No one who has observed with
any care the results of the many SIM
liar experiments in other British cities
will be at all surprised to learn that
this particular plunge into what Il few
years ago would have been called So
ciaiism of the most dangerous sort has,
like almost all of its predecessors, end
ed in "a success at once brilliant and
complete.
Already the demand for the clty's
electric service has grown far beyond
the capacity Of it's original plant, and
additions to cost $4,000 are now in
course of erection. Edinburgh not only
illumnates its own streets, but sup
plies electricity for the lamps and mo-
tors of its citizens. The cost of the
service is less t. Il startling extent
than it was under the old system.
and II is constantly decreasing as the
municipal electricians gain experience
and confidence. The increased demand
is the direct consequence of this reduc-
tion in price, and, although the limit
of CheapneSs must be reached sooner
or later. it is not by any means yet in
sight.
In December of last year Edin-
burgh's dNnamOs were forced to work
up to their full capacity. and any
breakdown would have had serious
consequences, as there were no spare
machines on which to fall back. There
fore. 1t was determined to prevent a
repetition of this risk by building n
new and improved power house suf-
tiCiently large to supply from 5000 to
5000 horse mower. This is now nearly
completed. and before the season of
greatest consumption arrives the city
expects to he able to meet every rcqui-
sition that may be made upon its plant.
At present the city, besides lighting
its own highways, supplies electricity
for the equivalent of 10000 "ight-can-
dlc-puwcr lamps used by private in
diyiduals. and it is fully expected the
number VIII be over 10000 before the
end of the year. The prospects are
therefore extremely promising. cSpe-
Cialiy when one remembers that the
undertaking Is sili in its second year.
Recently the price to consumers was
reduced from Cd to 81 per unit. or Il;
per cent, and yet there is every rca-
son to believe that next year the tinan-
cial result to the city will bc even bet
ter than it has been.
The cities of Great Britain are far In
advance of those i'm this country as re-
CARDS his inunicipali2ation of the pub
lie franchises. Dozens Of them now
make their own gas and run their
own street ears, and in every case
the innovation has justified every rea-
sunahle hope.
RIOQp is LIFE and upon the nurity
and vitality Of the blood depends the
health of the whole system. Experience
proves Hoods Sarsauarlill to be the
best blood purifier.
HOODS FILLS act easily and
promptly on the liver and bowels. Cure
sick headache.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28
![;jI|i5|jIs Al /!
LEHlGH VALLEY RAILROAD SYS.

LEHlGH VALLEY RAILROAD SYS-
TEN
Anthracite Coal Used Exclusively Insur.
lS Cleanliness and Comfort
IN EFFECT NOV. 10, 1856.
TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.
For Philadelphia and New York via d.
II. X. Il. AT 6.l5, I.i5 a. m, l2.05. 20 SSS
'Biack Diamond EXpress) and 80 D. M
for l'ittston and Wilkes Barre via ID.
IL; ". Il; r.. 500, sos. ll.20 a. m, l,55,
5.i0, 500 and S.i1 D. m
for White Haven, Hazleton. Pottsville
anu principal points in the coal regions
VIA ID. Il ii. Il. r., G.4j a. m, l2O5 and AL
y. M.
For bethlehem, Easton, Reading. Har-
riSpurg and principal intermediate sta
Tons via ID. a. II. Il. r., sl5, 7i5 a. m.
i2.o, l.2o 33S Black Diamond Express),
Ill and li.3O =. m.
tor Tunkhannock. Towanda, Elm'ra
ithaca. Geneva and principal intermediate
stations via D., L. < W. r. r., 600. sos,
92,, a.. m. l2.20 and $40 p. m.
For Geneva, Ruchester. Buffalo. Ma CARA
FallS, Chicago and all points west via D.
y II. X; r., Ii5 n. m, l2.O5, 3.33 (3lack Dia-
mond ENpress), $50 and l.SO y. m
Pullman parlor and sleeping or LehigN
Valley chair cars on all trains between
Wilkes Barre and New York Philadel-
phia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
ROl.LlN II. WILBUR. Gen. Supt.
CHAS. ). LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt.. .Phila, Pa.
A: w. NONNEMACHER. Asst. Gen,
Pass Agt., South Bethlehem, Pa.
Scranton Office. 300 Lackawanna avenue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28

incentive of such accumulation, be-
cause it perpetuates families, and there
fore kee!s property together by inher-
itance. Therefore all forms of social
ism are at present in favor of divorce,
as Il means Of ultimately destroying
marriage altogether. \ proverb says
that whosoever desires the end, desires
also the means. There Is more truth in
the saying than morality in the point
of view it expresses. But there are
those who desire neither the means nor
the end to which they lead, and
struggle is coming the like of which
has not been seen since the beginning
of the world. and OF which we "ho
are now alive shall not see the tcrmin-
ation.-(Frnm "A Rose Of Yesterday
by MariN Crawford, in the December
C.ntIll.y
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28
To MEASURE DISTANCE.
From Popular Science News.

The measurement of distance by pacing
and by wheel are direct methods. The
following may he termed indirect, since
by them the distance is no, obtained 10y
actual measurement over the ground sur
face, but by indirect means, such aS hy
visual angles, by sound, and by throwing
stones or shooting arrows. rnr tctcr-
mining distance by visual angles, the i1l-
lowing very simple and easily constructed
instrument is necessary: Take "A straight
stick sis inches Ions, and mark on it the
inches, y inches, and = inches. Then
tie to the center of tins stick a string win
Al knot at the other end, SO that the DIS
tance from the stick to the knot Is Two
feet. Now Tor the use Of this instrument.
suppose you see "A man IN stahu!hS
position, whom You know 20 b. six feet
tail. and YOU wish to determine how lar
he is from you. Place tn. knot of the
string between your teeth, and with The
right hand hold the stick vertically before
your eye and at the string lenSth from
your mouth. Now look at the man and
place your thumb AT such Il point on the
stick, that the distance from your thumb
to the top of the stick will just cover ;hc
height OF the man Suppose this distance
to be one inch. The man is six feet, or
- inches tall He is therefore - times rs
far from your eye as the stick il, or lie Is
III fet distant. By the same means you
can determine tho distance to hOu ie
tree, a monument, or to any other OBJECT
of known height.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28

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lauders who have frum time To time iS-
urea at the heads OF various Departments
have h-en State John Nelson treasury.
M.,'nutucN Young. war, Roger II. Ia.
nry; navy, John Rodgers.