THE NEW STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM AT WABASH, IND.
The ideal method of night illumination in cities is one by which a soft, mellow, unflickering light, like that of the moon at its full, may be distributed evenly over the whole area to be lighted, not only in the wider and more frequented streets, but in every alley and corner where darkness or deep shadows would invite and cloak crime, or lead to the accidental injury of the wayfarer.
该方法在早期的路灯ing by electricity was universal, of placing a few strong lights on high towers, or suspending them at the Intersection of the streets, has in many places been found imperfectly adapted for the purpose in view, owing to the dazzling effects of the lights, the strong shadows cast, and various local reasons, and as the electrical industry developed, and new systems and apparatus were perfected, thccustomof employing a larger number of lights of less intensity placed more frequently along the streets has grown in favor.
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