RECREATION. lili 
Sportsman’s Coat 
Sheds Water like a Duck’s Back 
An absolutely rain-proof coat. Water will positively re . 
not soak through tt or adhere to it. Made of soft, a 
smooth, pliable cloth that will not rustle or <@) 
crack. Lined throughout with same ma- e 
terial; reinforced by gun cap on shoul- a 
der and flap over shoulder seams. 
Patent bellows under arms permits 
free arm movements and affords 
perfect ventilation. Ample and 
roomy pockets for every pur- 
pose, protected by large flaps. 
Full cut—well tailored and trimmed. 
Material in light tan or dead grass colors. 
A perfect coat 
For Fishermen 
as well as the hunter. Rain-proof qualities, fit and 
satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 
$5.00, express prepaid, to all points east of the Mis- 
sissippi River. In ordering send snug breast meas- 
ure close up under the arms, stating color desired. 
Samples on request. 
BIRD, JONES & KENYON, No.1 Blandina St., Utica, N.Y. 

DEVELOPER TESTS. 
A few simple tests by which to recognize F OR 
the main constituent in a developer, or the 
developing agent in a solution, are as fol- 
t 
lows: 
Pyrogallic Acid.—Nitric acid gives a deep 
red color. Ferric chloride gives a blue, 
becoming brown. Ferrous sulphate gives 
no reaction. Ferricyanide of potash gives 
deep red. ax any SUMMER or WINTER 
Hydroquinone.—Nitric acid gives dark 
red, changing to yellow if excess. Ferric 
chloride gives dark brown, gradually be- Gat aitake a0 
coming paler. Ferrous sulphate gives light The 
yellow. Ferricyanide of potash gives no re- Thom Son- 
action. B t p 
Metol.—Nitric acid gives deep red, grad- es 
ually becoming light yellow. Ferric chlo- P Quimby 
oH gives deep red brown. Ferrous sul- 1S ES 
phate gives nothing. Ferricyanide of potash H | 
gives dark reddish yellow. . the un Ing 
Eikonogen.—Nitric acid gives reddish 
color. Ferric chloride gives reddish brown. Cheapest 
Ferrous sulphate gives violet red color if 
alkaline. Ferricyanide of potash gives noth- 
ing. 
Glycin.—Nitric acid gives yellow red 9g Iz ~ 
color. Ferric chloride gives reddish brown. I M a k € t h ec B es t 
becoming green and then violet. Ferrous 
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sulphate gives nothing. Ferricyanide of All work guaranteed, I refer by per- 
potash gives light yellow. mission to the Editor of RECREATION. 
Pyrocatechin.—Nitric acid gives reddish Measurement blanks and prices on ap- 
yellow color. Ferric chloride gives deep plication. Mention RECREATION, 
green. Ferrous sulphate, if floated where T. H. GUTHRIE 
solutions meet, gives a crimson ring. Fer- 
ricyanide of potash gives nothing—The | 33 William St. NEWARK, N. J. 
Camera and Dark Room. 
