THE OMAHA DAILY JIEE: SUNDAY, APRIL 5. 100.1.
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CHURCHES IS EASTER CARE
Hill tng Epstt for Decmtloua Appropriate,
to the reUfcL
EOWERS OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS
fenatlfnl gpeptarles, Ratraaelas;
Mnafr, Thrnnfts sf Psrtlrlpaata aad
Mali iseere Peer (horrhfi
Ran la Big Bills.
Easter li conceded to be the moat bril
liant of tbe many church festivals cele
brated In American cities, surpassing
even Chrlitmaa In lavlshness of tnuaical
progrsm, extravagance of decoration and
point of attendance.
Million of 1nlr ara spent each year
for Raster llllle and alleluias, yet para
doxically, the more wealth? the congrega
tion the leu the money which la paid out
by the treasurer. Thla la due to tbe gen
eral custom of making Easter Sunday the
occasion of memorial to the dead. In faah
. lonftble churches like 8t. Bartholomew',
New Tork, where the Vanderbllt worship,
the floral decorations will represent ev
' iral thousand dollars, but of Ibis sum only
i the potted plant are paid for by the com-
mlttee in charge, and these are merely
rented for the day. The Sower are sent
, by the Vanderbllts, la memory of those
of their family who bare died In the
'( church. Sometime, these memorials com
' In the form of set pieces, such a pillow,
: harp and other funeral offering, but ao
skillfully are they arranged by the dec
: Orator that the work, when , completed.
bow only an admirably massed chancel of
green and white.
Hdif the) Deeerstlea la Deae.
. Bermuda lilies, hyacinths, white asaleaa,
narcissus and lilies of the valley are the
most popular flower for decorative pur
pose, but even white rose and carnation
- ire not despised when the prices of all
flower soar skyward.
The work of decoration begins on Satur
.lay afternoon and la generally In the bands
: of professional decorator and florists, as
sisted or hindered, a the case may be, by
'a committee of the church people. In the
Episcopal churches the committee consist
at what la known the altar guild, while
Mn the Catholic churches tbe work 1 done
ty the sisterhoods. The ceremony Is ac
complished with much reverence and those
, a ho make the rounds of Cathollo churche
It this time have an opportunity to study
the exquisite workmanship la the lace
' .ised In decorating the altar, which can
. iever be seen during the crush of Blaster
Sunday. The finest lace owned by a
thurch are reserved for the Easter serr
, Ice, and often the veil need to drape the
1 Igure on the various altar ar worth
; t small fortune In themselves.
' At the conclusion of the last service on
i lunday the flower are removed, and they
t sorted tdr distribution by a committee.
.'o churche where guild are formed to
., ulnlster to the sick, these worker have
irst right to the flower, and the rest are
listrlbuted to the varloue hospitals. The
alms and fern rented by the florist ar
emoved on Monday unless the week fol
owtng Easter 1 to be marked by a num
.: er of church wedding. In which cae ar
rangement are frequently made for the
lecoratlon to stand.
Deeoratloas la Thee Cities,
A florist who ha tore In New York,
"ihlcago and Philadelphia Ute that fully
. ;JOO,000 will be spent In chancel decora
ton In New York churche. 1150,000 In
Chicago churche and a like sum In Phil
idelphla. This includes all sort . and . condition
f congregations,' from the mission Chapel
here an: expenditure of $25 or $50 J mad
inly, after most mature deliberation, to
dlfloet Ilk 8t- George's, where' J. Plerpont
rforgan will , pass the silver plate for
iakter offering, and where the chancel will
e completely hidden by lilies' and aialeas
it $6 a plant, hyacinth at half the price
itod cut flowers beside which the decora
ion at a ball or dinner sink Into financial
nslgnlflrance. . .
The Wealthy Charch's Eay Task.
The wealthier the church, the more lm
le doe the choir master find tbe problem
t arranging the Easter music. His sing
rs are kept up to the highest possible
.tandard for every service, and he make
,o special effort for Easter Sunday, except
a an appropriate selection of music. So
erfectly are his linger drilled for chorus
ork that the Introduction of additional
olee would Injure, not Improve, the
nomble work. Choru singers In wealthy
hurche are paid enough to make their
egular attendance an object.
Student of singing make up the ma
srlty of thee choir and the standard
t music demanded In a congregation of
realth la such that It could not be lm
roved for special occasions. Moreover,
ha soloiat are also the' beet obtainable,
a the choir master finds that he has little
plan except the actual musical num-
r.
Even here much latitude 1 denied him.
ertaln hymn and choruses are demanded
a this- day. Including the triumphant
ymn "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Alle
ila." and the magnificent choral. "The
:llelujah Chorus." from Handel's
Messiah." It la daring soloist who will
lect to sing a new aria pushed by some
Bterprislng publisher when a member of
te congregation who contribute her hun-
tlred each year to the sapport of tbe choir
sends word that she would like "I Know
TVt My Redeemer Llveth" sung at the
moralng service. The choir master admit
that the new Easter music la ephemeral,
and what wa placed on the market last
year will not be heard la the churche
next Bunday.
Several of the fashionable churches have
a harpist or 'cellolst. or both, throughout
the year, and these may be augmented by
other stringed Instruments for Easter,
otherwise the choir remain a usual.
Grand Opera Stars Mac Orataltaaaly.
On the other band, the choir master who
la compelled to economise and stint the
year around I expected to make more or
less of a splurge on Easter. He 1 allowed
fund to secure a noted soloist or two, per
haps a harpist. It Is In regard to the. lat
ter that he haa most trouble. There are
not enough harpists In the average city
to supply the demand for this great fes
tival of music. They are engaged long In
advance and are paid a much higher figure
than the soloists. A satisfactory soloist
can be secured for $20, but higher prices
are sometimes paid for "names." For In
stance, If a good light opera company Is
playing at one of the theater the tenor
or basso may be -secured for the Easter
solos at a church. When a grand opera
singer Is heard his or her solo is an of
fering, without money and without price,
to the church.
Where the choir master must reorganise
his worker 'on a more elaborate scale for
this one day, hia task Is arduous and In
volves long and tedious rehearsal, even
though the music selected I of tbe lightest
order.
In churches where boy choirs are em.
ployed, tbe old English music, notably that
written by John Stalner, Is selected as
lending Itself more easily to tbe choral
style of tbe English church. If a choir
master Incline to the work of American
composer, he select tbe Easter music
written by Horatio Parker, Arthur Foote,
or George W. Chadwlck.
Why Easter Mania la Diaappolnt In,
In speaking of Easter muslo a noted
choir master said;
"The occasional churchgoer who Imagines
be Is hearing especially fine musiq. when he
attend the Easter service Is greatly mis
taken. Frankly, I am always more dls
satisfied with our music on that day than
on any other Sunday of the year. The
great throng In the church, particularly
that restless tide of slghtaeers which come
and goes, distract the singers, and the
heavy air, which rests over the entire
church, destroys the purity of tone. Thl
come partially from tbe large number of
people In the body of the church and partly
from the heavy odor of the flower maased
in the obancel. My choir 1 necessarily
packvd Into the midst of this perfume, and
I have known young women to faint under
Its powerful influence.
"Then, too, my singer work their hard
eat on thla day, because we have an extra
service, beginning a full choral service at
7 o'clock In the morning. Very often mem
bera of my choir living at a distance have
a light breakfast before coming to the
church, take a second breakfast after tbe
first service, and even eat their midday
meal at a nearby restaurant. By the close
of the afternoon service they are exhausted.
"At churche which have only two serv-
ices the strain 1 lighter, but I must re
Iterate that the average choir la not heard
at it best oa thl day. There is some
thing In the air beside flower, perhaps
It 1 general excitement, which creep Into
the muslo and makes it less ecclesiastic
than It should be on this, the most solemn
and beautiful of church festivals."
Armies of Sightseers.
Despite thl frank admission of weakness
In Easter music, the average sightseer wilt
aaltv forth Raster Bundav with the un
shaken expectation of hearing, something
quite out ot tne ordinary, mere win oe
thousands of him struggling for entrance
Into the fashionable churche oi every ae
nomination. - .
To protect parishioner against the
Easter invaders, the former are admitted
at a alnrla entrance, where they file past
men connected with the congregation who
know It member by ight. The other en
trances to the church remain closed to the
eeneral nubile until five or ten minute
before tbe service Is to begin. After this,
regular, parishioner must take their
chance with the seething mob which is
risking its Easter finery to gain an en
trance, for then no pew are reserved
otnar churches lssuei cards, which are dis
tributed not only to parishioners but to
privileged Individual to whom tbe courtesy
la considered due.
In the very large edifices In the larger
cities, and especially In New York, only
thnu well In the front bear the Easter
sermon, for there 1 a perpetual tream of
sightseers, coming and going. To tne in
dividual accustomed to life on the Euro
pean continent, this floating congregation
1 quite a matter of courae, but to the
American accustomed to the congregation's
remaining seated during the entire serv
ice, tbe perlpatetlo throng seem distinctly
Irreverent.
Cassis of Rsveaae A seats.
Internal Revenue Agent George H.
Wheelock ha been temporarily transferred
to Lynchourg. Va., to take the place of
the revenue asent there, who Is disabled
from duty because of sickness. Mr.
Wheelock will be succeeded here by Reve
nue Agent J. F. Reed of Milwaukee. Wis.
The latter arrived today to take chares
and Mr. Wheelock departs this afternoon
for hi new field of duty.
AN
EDITOES
ECLIPSE OF PASCHAL MOON
Hotel Aitronomical Condition that is 8et
t Heit Saturday.
XPERMC
In the Treatment of Humors
With Magical Effect
by Cuticura
" k tmaor cars oa my neck and tn a
ik ar tws U was a large as half aa
sraaga. I was very much alarmed for
fear It was nallfsaat. My friend
tries to persuad aae to ooasuU my
ahyslaiajt; bat dreadisg that ha would
Ualtt oa asiaf thm kalfe, I would not
consent to g a. Iastead, I got Cutleare
Resolvent and Cu Hears Ointment. I
took ths farmer aooordlsf to direc
tions, and spread a thick layer of ths
Ointment oa ths srelllaa On renew
ing tt I would baths my ck In very
warn water aad Cnilcnra Saap. In a
few days ths Codoara Olatutent had
drawn to welllac ta a bead when It
sroks. Every sasralsf ft wa opened
wit a large stariassd asrft. aqoeeasd
and bathed, and fresh Ointment put on
Pa and blood, and a yellow, cheesy,
tn moron matter cams oat. In about
three or four weak tine thl treat
meat eooipietaly eliminated the tu
mour. The soreness that had extended
down Into my chest was all gone, and
my neck now aeema to be perfectly
welL
bout firs or ilx years ago my sis
ter had a lotUar experience, need ths
Catlcnra Remedies with magical effect.
I am willing yon should us my testl
moaJaL, wtth tbs farther privilege of
revealing my nama a&d address to suck
person a may wish to substantiate
ths above staXemecU by personal letter
to tas." Chicago, Nov. LI, 1903.
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Easter Sunday involved in event
Father Rtsse at Crelahtoa Observa
tory Rives a ftaort rrellailaary
Deeerlptloa af aa later
eat la Eahlkltloa.
Next Saturday evening there will be an
eclipse of the moon. Compared with that
good total eclipse which we saw on October
14 the present eclipse might be tabooed as
a failure. And that for several reasons.
First, the present eclipse Is not total, al
though it Is so nearly total that 97 per cent
of the moon' diameter I Immersed in the
earth's shadow. The light would yet be
worth the seeing were It not for the second
reason, that the moon la well on her way
out of the shadow before rising above the
horicon ot Omaha,
And here the third circumstance comes In
to mar the Impreselveness of tbe phenome
non, in that the moon rises a few minutes
before the sun sets. The abundance of day
light at that time will therefore detract
much from the moon' visibility.
On account of these adverse conditions
very few people In the city will notice the
eclipse at all. There Is. however, another
Me to the story, and those of our reader
who are astronomically Inclined will find
several points to Interest them In the pres
ent eclipse.
First, the appearance ot the moon at the
time of Its rising will be a very unusual
sight. If we look at the line of bluffs across
the river at a point about 10 degree 10
the south of east we shall see at about 6:51
p. tn. a peculiar looking luminous finger
pointing directly upward, and although mov
lng obliquely upward toward the right.
seeming to rise perpendicularly from behind
the hills. This finger will rapidly curve
away toward the right, and when completely
above the horizon will present the appear
ance Indicated In the drawing. A slight ac
qualntance with the phases of the moon
will tell us that the moon must always ap
pear bounded by a semicircle on one Bide
Moon rises 1:61
Bun sets ,.. 6:55
Moon leaves shadow 7:53
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A.
HORIZON.
and by a leml-ecllps on the other. At the
time of an eclipse, jiowever, both bounding
curves are parts of unequal circles, so that
the moon a appearance 1 very much al
tered.
Thirdly, a the moon rise next Saturday
night four minute before the sun set.
we (hall have the very unique sight of
both luminaries Just above and aa it were
resting on the horizon, the one a full
round red ball and the other a peculiar
livery truncated crescent, diametrically
opposite. While the full outline of the
moon' disk Is often visible during an
eclipse, as It wa so well last October, It I
most likely that thl will not be the case
In the coming eclipse on account of tbe
daylleht.
Fourthly, the moon, to be eclipsed next
Saturday 1 the Paschal moon, that It, the
moon which thl year determine the date
ot Easter. Without entering at present
Into the construction of the calendar. It
will suffice for our' purpose to remember
that Easter Is celebrated on the Bunday
following the first full moon ot spring.
There are, therefore, three conditions Im
posed upon the date ot this feast; first. It
must occur In spring: second, after the
first full moon of spring, and third on a
Bunday. The first condition is an easy one
In, practice, because the beginning of
spring has been fixed upon the 21st of
March, and the leap year have been so
disposed that In the course of time this
date shall never vary. The second condi
tion, the date of the full moon, Is a very
difficult one In theory, but In practice it
has been so much simplified that any per.
son of average, intelligence can, after a
little study and by the observance of a few
rules, find the date of the first full moon
ot spring, and by Its mean determine the
date ot Eaater for any year whatever. As
to the third condition, that of the Bunday,
It is to be observed that Easter is never
celebrated on the day of the full moon
linen wnen mat aay nappens to be a
Bunday, but always on tho Bunday follow
ing tbe full moon.
Theae three conditions, therefore, de
termine the date of Easter and tlx' It upon
the Bunday following the first full moon
ot spring. When thl full moon fall upon
the 1st of March Itself, and the day fol
lowing Is Bunday, the 22nd of March Is tbe
earliest .date of Eaater. This happens
rarely, only thirty times In) sixty cen
turies. The last time wa la 1818 and the
next will not be until 2285.
When the full moon occur on the 20th
of March, that I on the day before the
beginning of spring, we must wait until
the 18th of April In order to have the first
full moon of spring. When this day 1 a
Sunday we must watt another week until
the 25th of April, the latest possible date,
in order to celebrate Easter. This latest
date ot Easter occurs forty-six times In
6,000 years. The last time was In 1886 and
the next will be 1943.
WILLIAM F. RIOGE. 8. J.,
Crelghton University Observatory.
RELIGIOUS.
Achbtahop William Henrv Elder, the third
oldest Catholic prelate in the world, cele
brated the &Uh anniversary of his birth last
Bunuay.
Rev Dr. William Burt, head of ths A mar.
lean mission among Italians, has oeen
knighted by King Victor Emmanuel In
recognition of his successful effort for tha
education of Italian children.
Archbishop Katzer of Milwaukee Is at Bt
Agnes' hospital in Fond du Lac for medical
trvatement and a much-needed rest from
the duties of bis office. Hie physician. Dr.
F. B. Wiley, gives assurance that his sick
Dees is not of a serious nature.
Rev. T. H. McMlchael. Mnor of the First
Presbyterian church of Cleveland, has been
rhuaen preaiiieut 'of Muiuuoulh rtiUetcs.
Mcnmouth, 111., of which InKUrutlmi his
father was president for nineteen yearn. He
graduated from the institution in 116.
Information has been received from Roma
that the Installation of Mgr. O Ctmnell as
preKldent of the Cathollo university of
America, in succession to Blahop c'unaty,
will not bo held on April 23. aa had been
arranged.
The anniversary of the emancipation of
Z&.rM.H Ktisaian peasants, libera tid by
AlhxaTidtr 11 In ISfil. U ta be celebrated
hereafter In the orthodox churches by
elaborate thankxglvlng services tnstuud of
by a single requiem mans.
The Baptist temple. Brooklyn, has a re
markable chorus choir. For the past year
fifty-four of the members had a perfect
record of attendance, and the average of
the entire chorus was over 96 per cent. Tha
chorus has an organization of Its own. Thl
chorus has done tine work for a number of
years.
Over 1.200 railroad men. members of the
Toung Men's Christian association, are to
hold a four days' confarance el Topeka.
Kan., In April. The railroad association at
Taeka la standing Im.ouO for a new build-
VO" Kill find nn invos. jMSWgMj
ffi&gjSL x titration of tio v7- ymiMiJFm
y-IP OS ties in this tcpnrtniont jffifl
isfc? V very remunerative for MMs III ""ll JITKV
tUPJb kS you Wo havo arranged V'VSr mfl '
sS pmv.r "or tniorroxv n scries xffl. I 4if)w
AvVc'l V of spcclalHeaoh one a SLflkA Mtil J J
. money saving value- "
4j and you cannot afford yXl'i
ties in this department
very remunerative for
you We havo arranged
for tomorrow a scries
of specials each one a
money saving vnluo
and you cannot afford
to miss seeing them
our assortments are almost unlimited. L,I13131sL, CHlSUITlf yo
u want it.
Easter Millinery
Our millinery department fairly gleams with
the world of loveliness in Indies' headwear, that la
now awaiting your critical Inspection.
We have left nothing undone In our efforts to make
this department of Interest to every woman In Omaha.
Pattern hats from the world's fashion centers, as
well as hJ ndreds of our own creations, are now on
display. Our prices will please you. Courteous
salesladies tn attendance.
One of our smartest models, made of pleated chiffon,
the pleated underfacine; trimmed with lace medHllonHj
the crown made of popples and leaves; pretty and
effective. How of ribbon with orna
ment to finish back of hat. Black
and colors special at
Five hundred elegant and stylish spring hats, coplee
of the latest styles of French models and a large line
of exclusive creations that win surprise
and please you. .These hats will be of
fered tomorrow at the special price of...
Big line of ready to wear hats, In blacks and col
ors, some hand made and entirely
3.98
hats, copies
a large line
6.50
new, on sale tomorrow
at 12.93 and
1.50
Waist Dept.
A WAIST ASSORTMENT HERB AT 49C,
that you will marvel at about 65 dozen tn
all, bought at a price. We will give
you the benefit of thla pur
chase, worth ll.Ofj
at
AT $1.60 we are selling a beautifully
tailored Madras Waist, extreme broad
shoulder effect; front and back laid tn
tucks new tab collar front of waist and
collar neatly embroidered new full pouch
sleeve two-Inch cuff. This
waist Is worth 12.50
ask to tee them at
'$5.95 FOR $7.60 NEW SILK WAISTS
In peau de soie, taffeta and china silk 25
beautiful styles, In all tbe new evening
shades, including black
extra special for this
sale
49c
1.50
5.95
va ' - w i ; i,
Suit Sale
From ths largest and grand
est selection ot Women' Spring
Suit that we have ever shown,
we select thl one a typical of
the splendid values -e offer.
This suit Is mad. ot all wool
cheviot black or blue new
flaring skirt. Now collarless
blouse, Romaine silk lining
silk braid trimmed all altera
tions free ot charge; perfect fit
guaranteed This well made,
perfect fitting suit, a $22.00
value, will be sold at
12.50
A now collarless blouse suit,
made ot fin. quality all wool
cheviot, wtth stitched side
pleat, back and front. Neatly
piped tn taffeta large pouch
sleeve and silk lined ripple on
jacket, also piped skirt cut
full snd laid In pleats, forming
a flare at bottom. Accordeon
pleated drop skirt lining, worth
$25.00 special at
17.50
Stoves and Ranges
star estate: steel ntnr.Es oa
sale darlnsr Easter week 2.SO oa
tha terms of f l.OO per week. ,
TWO-BURNER DANGLER GASOLINE
STOVES Guaranteed, darlas; Easter
week S2.75.
l'EOPLE'S FURNITURE) AND CARPET COMPANY.
npomorrow we inaugurate a special sale on furniture, carpets and
L draperies. Never before have we made such" extensive preparations
and never were the prospects for results so favorable- Choice merchan
dise at little prices will be the order of things here this week. Cash or credit
Dining Room Furniture
A. "V J t SZs WW
(
An unusual display of
dining room furniture.
All grades, all prices,
but everything sold on
the "underselling" plan.
Dining room table, solid
oak, extends to six feet,
polished top, new design,
worth $10.00, during
Easter week
$6.50
Two lot of dining room chairs, one wood veneered seat,
seat, both In the golden oak finish, with brace arms,
sest and back, worth Jl.M and $1.00 during
Easter week 98c and
one cans
full else
highly polished, bull bearing casters, one drawer
velvet lined, worth $30.00, during Easter weeek....
79c
mirror,
$17.50
Bed Room Furniture
Magnificent ' Una
of bed room furni
ture, over two hun
dred odd dressers
to select from. Be
sure you see our
line before buying.
One hundred odd
dressers, solid oak,
Frcncn bevel plate
mirror, cast brass
trimmings, worth
$14, aale
price to- "J (f
morrow a Vil
A big line of
dressers with swell
fronts, large mir
ror plates, quar
ter auwed oak and
Imitation mahog
any nn- en
ish, at a
Solid oak chiffonier, five large drawers
nicely polished, during- Eaater B. Cfi
week O.OU
A most surprising line of Iron and brass
beds at all prices.
We place on sate tomorrow a full else
Iron bed, equipped with woven wire spring
and mattress, the entire out- a rtn
pi complete for 4.VU
One hundred couches, nicely tufted, as
sorted velours. In various colors, ssnltary
construction, during Easter T Elk
weeek i,OU
a ,i.fa.ii''"ll'
mpmmmmmm iiuiiii i 11 n
Our carpet department offer many In
ducement for your trade duning Easter
week. Many new arrivals will be shown
for ths first time. Heavy weight In-
grains, many patterns to select
from, worth too during Eaater
week
Fine all wool Ingrain. The heavy Extra
auper weave, In cnolca patterns.
.1,. fn ,..-(..
worth regularly
easier week
75c, during
Brussels carpets, tn bright and
patterns, the quality that usu
ally sells for 0c during
Easter week
25c
y Extra
49c
subdued
69c
Velvet and Moquette. extra high plls, in
choice patterna. very rloh in r
color combinations, worth $1.(0, UNn
during Easter week W
A big line of Nottingham Lace Curtains,
full width and length, hand- 4 aay aaa
some designs on sale to- 7
morrow at
"fwo hundred pairs of Tapestry Curtains
In various colors, heavliv .
fringed, worth H during Eust- If f
r
er week, ptr pair
lug, t20,(XO of which was given ny ins touh
F railroad. 1
Rev Charles A. Trotman, pastor of the
r-hnr.h nf the Kednemer. S?t. I.oulK. is also 1
a practicing physician, having regular office ;
hours curing ine wcea.
l,eo Xlll hs great faith In Prof. Mas
toni, who has In his houae a portrait of tha
pupe, with thia inscription: "raeolaro
vlro, Gaelano Mazxonl, Medico ( Jiirurgo,
arte tximUt. nianu utrenua, praeclure de
Nobis merito. l.eo Xlll." '-'he professor. It
will be remembered, declared not long ago
that the pope would easily reach his luuth
ye-ir and more.
The Syrian llrotestant college at Beirut,
an American non-sectarian Institution, has
6.7 students In medicine, pharmacy, com
merce, arts or archaeology. Twenty-eight
of the forty-live profexaor are Americans
and Knglleh Is the principal medium of in
struction. The institution wishes samples
of American manufactures and commercial
literature. Its etudenis come from Turkey,
Greece, Ferula. Egypt and the Boudan.
"Haste thee nympb, and bring with tbee.
Jest and youthful Jollity" Milton: and a
bottle of Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.
, OUT OF the: ordikart.
Steel rusts seven times aa rapidly as Iron.
The germ which causes tonal litis Is ths
staphylococcus.
Each year about 100 sea vessels sr. lost
without record.
Ohio collects over $4,000,000 in licenses from
10, Till saloons.
An epidemic of diphtheria In the schools
of PasHalc, N. J., Is said to have resulted
from the promiscuous us. of leadpenclls.
It costs almost twice as much to send
boxed goods from New Yorlt to Ban Fran
cisco by rail direct as It does via London,
the Hues canal. Hong Kong and Yokohama
by steamer.
At the time of her marriage forty years
ago Queen Alexandra received nineteen
pianos aa wedding presents. Every one of
these elaborate instruments Is still in per
fect condition.
Farmers claim that the ore smelters of
Hi tie. Mont., throw Into tha air five tons
oi sulphurlu acid and half a ton of arsenic
rach,day, greatly to the damage of crops.
Great Britain Is tbls year providing for
the construction of three great vessels of
la.Ouv teas displacement, sr t,uu0 tons mors
than the large vessel congress haa Just
authorised.
For every 10,000 Inhabitants of Germany
16i acres of potatoes are planted, as against
114 acres in Austria, w acres In ranee, S
acres in the United States and 11 acres In
Great Britain and Irelana
Pel ham. N. H.. with a total population of
463 has eighteen octogenarians. A long life
and a sober one, varied only by the annual
"I'elham sing." Better eighty years of Pel
ham than a decade of New fork.'
The state of Washington haa the most
flgantlc lumber resources in the world.
ne acre of Washington timber will fur
nish In Its lumber as many carloads of
freight aa 120 years of wheat product from
a Dakota farm.
A German photographer, Kunwald, says'
Photography, when taking a picture of a
woman of doubtful age, placea sheets of
celluloid between the negative snd the
printing paper, thus producing a very soft
eiinig effect, which hides the discrepancies
of age.
Among ths poatofftcea of this great re.
public there are seven Pierces, fifteen
Hooeevelis, seventeen ktcKinleys, twenty to
twenty-nine Adamses snd aa many Jeffer
son. Madlsons, J ac ksot.a, Johnauus, OwaalS)
Mr!frrffle,Ildr'. th,rty .'""hlngtons. thirty
LMeteland."'''' U"C""" "d
i'rerlaloa In Uaalae.rluif.
No more striking example of the pre
cision required In engineering r.ndortak
Ings can bs found than the boring of th.
famous St. Got hard tunnel through to.
Alpa. Work was begun simultaneously at
both ends, nearly ten mile i.part. Foot
by foot tbe rock was blasted out under
th guidance of men who relied primarily
on Instruments which they carried with
them as th. work proceeded. When the
last sheet of rock was brokn through .nd
the men of each end shook bands it a
found that there was a difference of level
of only four Inches and that the true Hue
bad been swerved from only eight Inches.
Still mor remarkable accuracy may b.
expected of the engineers who are now
boring ths Slmplon tunnel tnro4A ths
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