Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-18
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Great Falls to Be Transformed Into
 Flood of Irira

Great Falls to lie Transformed Into
 Flood of Fire.
 Bnffa1o's big expositlen-and if only onehalf the promises of the manage ment are realized 1t will be in every respect d big affair-will be the occa- sion of what will doubtless he a most brilliant and startling electrical illu- imitation, Niagara Falls will be trans. formed into flood of fire. Tie seeth- ing. roaring torrent will be ablaze with all the hues of the spectrum. The superlative natural grandeur of the scene will be so enhanced that the projectors of the strikingly novel en- terprise contend that it's success will make the exposition an event In his- tory. The idea is to erect series of tall towers on both the American and Canadian sides of the river. On the top of these lofty spires huge electric gearchlights will be placed, in such manner that they may be played on any part of the falls. The imagination may picture the dazzling effect that will be produced when a score of those RO80A AdA ltip1l d1li9it5 LII are brought to bear upon the rushing waters as they tumble irresistibly over the rocky ledge into the depths be- meath. A constant change of colors will be used in the manipulation of the searchlights, so that now the falls will be like molten silver, again flood of crimson, again as green as T i 4t.a whole gamut of the painters palette. The astonishing effect will be still fur ther heightened by the use of electric arc lights in the Cave of the Winds, which will give to the water as it falls in front of 1t weird, phosphorescent glow. The power for this record making illumination will be all within easy reach, as Niagara will itself be made to do all the necessary work. This is expected to be largely spec- tacular arrangement, but scientists hope to discover something new about the effect of light on water, and mako careful study of the chemistry of color. This has been done to some extent with electric fountains, but Niagara will offer an entirely new field.
 A Costly Drought.
 The drought of the last few years 1as cost New South Wales an enorm- ous sain of money. The foeks of the colony have snrunk from 66,000, 900 to f6,000, ,000, representing a loss of 20,- 100000 sheep. If to this is added ths loss of the natural increase, the shrink age amounts to 50,000 900 sheep; enough, that is, to equip a consider able-sized colony In addition there has been loss of nearly 300,000 horses and 150,000 cattle. That the colony has been able to survive these terrific fosses is a striking proof Of energy ana gesm;rce. Translated into money the colony has suffered loss due to mad eduate rainfall of fl pm sG0,000,000 to s16o.o00, 900.
 4 Remarkable Village.
 Tn New Guiana the village of Tupu. gelei is most remarkable. The houses are all supported on piles and stand out in the ocean considerable dis tance from shore. This is to protect the villagers from the attacks of the dreaded head-hunters always looking out for victims. Other villages in this queer land are perched up in trees for the same reason. Spare Moments
 Very Deserving.
 A poor widow with seven children advertised in New York paper for a temporary loan of $50. She must have been very deserving old lady, for she announced her willingness 70 permit the money-lender to keep the children as security. New York Letter.