, 1892-03-09
TUMWA TUMS
A SKELETON In A WINDOW GRE
ATES SOME INTEREST.

Il is Just the Thing to Study the
Human Anatomy what the
Students Think oG ID 80 Items
From a Neighborsy Town.
A fine specimen Of human skeleton has
been on view at the Tumwater drug store
during the past week and has attracted
considerable attention, especially from
those interested as we'll as those engaged in
the study of physiology and anatomy
Quite a number of students from the Olym-
pia Collegiate Institute have visited the
drug store in order to examine the skele-
ton and get a practical as well as theoret-
ical knowledge on this important subject.
The pupils attending our public schools
have become intensely interested in the
study of physiology since the skeleton has
been on view, and it is interesting as we'll
as amusing to watch the young folks put
ting their school lessons to a practical use
The principal of the schools, Mr.. Cushman
is often seen gazing thoughtfulIy at this
specimen of the framework of the human
body, and we presume that he does not in
tend to be left behind in the practical part
of physiology. Even grave DR.. Novel; is
a little excited and is living his student
days over again, and is willing to give in
formation on the subject of anatomy free
of charge. The ministers of the town are
learning lessons on life from this emblem
of death. In fact, the whole of the inhab-
itants have suddenly become students, and
all is owing to the advent of this wonder
full skeleton.
The ladies are especially delighted in
| their examination Of the skull, probably to
/ find out the weak part in the brain iii or
der to handle more easily that proud, OBJ
stinate creature, man. The owner of the
skeleton, DR.. a. McNeal, of Chicago, son of
! our esteemed city treasurer, E. McNeal,
j !. P., having decided not to return to the
Pacific coast has instructed his father to
| dispose of the said property. Several offers
have been received, but Mr.. McNeal
gave the school directors of TumWater the
first refusal, and they have completed the
purchase, and only await the completion
of an elegant cabinet to remove it to the
school house, where it Will be used III illus
trating lessons in physiology. The follow
ing, is short description of the skeleton:
The man when alive would weigh about
170 pounds, was five feet ten inches high,
had well developed brain and full set of
we'll preserved teeth. 1t is likely that he
suffered from gout, as the joint between
the second and third phaIanges Of the little
toe on each foot is ossifed. The bones
are well preserved, thoroughly cleaned and
held in position by means of screws, wires
and springs. The bones are classified and
the name written on each. 1t will be a.
great help to the teachers, and we are glad
it has been retained in our district
1t was only intended to have the skele-
ton on view for one day. but 1T has created
such an interest that Mr.. Hewett has con
sented to let it remain until it is removed
to the school house. There is nothing OBJ
jectionable in the exhibitions the delicacy
of no true lady will be shocked by the
view. Mr.. HeWett has shown both good
taste and an interest in education by allow
ing the skeleton to be on view in the drug
store. He has determined to make col
lection of curios, his latest addition being
a well preserved specimen Of a young cut
tlefish.
Mrs. Reese, of Tacoma, lecturer for the
w. @. 7. u, will deliver lecture in the
NJ. E. Church on Friday next under the
auspices of the Tumwater w. G. T. u.
The president, Mrs. Toms, and the secre-
tary, Mrs. Laura Mann, would like to see
large attendance at the lecture. Mrs. Reese
will also lecture at South Union ON Mon
day evening.
The city council, at it's meeting last
night voted to clear snags and any other
distinctions along the proposed line Of
the electric railway within the municipal
boundaries. This is step in the right di-
| rectlOn. R. 3. c.