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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
TIPS ON NEW YORK
Mrs. Psar's Unique Message
From The Ascsic Regoas
EX-SENATOR PlaTrs POSITION
sonss >~~ York Experiences OF the
Nee frssisfens's Wifs--1hs
Prrlase Ali ForloFn

Ar. .Iosephine DiebissA PeaFy. wife
Of Lieut. Fcary. the arctic explorer.
has WARM friend Ia New YORK who
wlli shortly ba nlarried % . weD-knossn
lawyer Mr. reary has been ecrrs1
Spending with this friend u hers regui
larIy. and npon the authority Of az
splstle crnan4ting very recently frorn
ths lad Of sno~ and Zee 10 can b
stated that the little strnnger. whose
blrfh l. expected - give IN the tnited
Stats - hrst citizen hailing from me
frixid zone. shall receive the name cf
Robert. II u the voting sex. and that
q Josephlne II not Mrs Peary gives
srss personal views relative a. her
h4sbauds exploring plans She de-
J. nds herself plsyfnliy from the charge
- having reduced her husband - =
henpsciset coalition. and avers that
3 her lord and master IA every sense
~ the acrs.A
Mra- pcary. having thus openly al
l1ded 10 = delicats subject. there can
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
GRAND RAPIDS MICH SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 1873

sftsrwaras aeeond earl. was married m
isle TO Mis- Caroline Nyndhan. tie
daaghter and sols hetress Of sn ancient
cssuaty family Of Gl2nlorRhnshire.
Wales The marriage caused the CON
solidafion Of the estate and this lady.
grandmother Of the present Lord Dun-
rzsen. brought % his family Que Of the
finest landed properties Ia Wales,
upon which IL situated. amid scenery
OF surpxssiIg besaty, the ancestral
home Of the wyndhan,s The name
of wyndham ~, adopted Ia addition
o. that Of Quinn. II l. not however.
specially 20 this residence. but 20 the
real punraven mansion Ia ireland that
tho present article refer.
The earl Of Dunraven was brought
up In a part OF the south OF ireland
which affords unusual facilities for the
development Of = natural taste for
sports. Among his first rccoliectipns
the cry Of the fox hound In the open, the
crack of the rifle over the autumn stub
BILE. the swish Of the anglers line along
the banks Of the well-stocked STREAM
were welcome and familiar sounds
Thus he early learned 10 be fearless on
the hunting held. keen shot after
grouse and pheasant and successful.
enthusiastic fisherman. Nor was this
all; his capacity for outdoor rc<rea-
ton extended 10 the skillful manipnla-
tion OF sail and ruddor on the wide wa
ters Of the lordly Shannon, SO that Ia
time he grew 20 be regarded a. an au-
thority ON Yachting matters. Those
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

r-ie Aneriesn public mcu are edn-
eassi. fsirminsied and aprixht Nor
vaif / eynane fhe resnari % mem
tsrs q = SINGLE political party. bs-
liere that the rrpuaiicaa party = tlss
h.f-e ~ tlii< country. bat = any cf.ixen
h,aestlr tninks ofhcrrxise il = his
aatg a. vpss accordingly. However
Rel ssr~ shst 80 viii mal<e surprising
e. ~ this stt Bet that's smother
reat.er WHIST shink cur p.opls
elaaalJ ~ cad cf Is that IN this cenn-
~ - have saeh = sapcrt5r class ~
gahfe men. NO very ofeea 10 not -
esies al the easnmeadxticn they
nu.rt
fee srneenfeyuent that Senator
] as ueaas - ~rttr a ufe - gc>eoe
trnHiitaF comes - NJ ore -
Ee4tff saforise t,zsn - Nf
Iiait aiefelf fae republican lead
81 aaa ailsn seen urged - prepare
sssa = e'atiles aut - - not = nan q
i-i-nre 81 tag aseans. assd sieeiares.
~r.fer t'at fte sahieef - -, me-
r.ents,s ~ p sea NJ p,att. ha~-
sssf res<sss ~ iIsnsea.e fsca q
u,sfers' f,r tat = -rk -hfnid n.
ersr Sad tne 81 re aH.sa ca
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

forts OF Prof Angelo Ilcilprin were. in
deed. required 90 smooth away Diff
etilty growing out OF this state OF
tniaes II l. known - few here that
orr 81 New York's wcaithicst men Of
fcrpd O. advance twenty-five thousand
dollars In all Of the expedition, pro
viars that only men should be- In the
PARTY. But Mrs Peary would not hear
az being left behind and implored her
husband with tears in her eyes u be
permitted - 20 This i why there
we're such mysterious delays and con-
suisatioos before the expedition final
l. got away IL may be- remembered
that the lieutenant took occasion 10
deny a report ~ disagreement among
b. men The ''disagrcements" con-
sisted merely Of a general opinion that
1lr< Peary shonld be- left at home.
However. the i-.4fy managed - have her
own way.
ne uaV BE thar a sense of her unique
position has prompted the letters re-
csutiy received tom this arctic queen.
Certainly her ar srs. nts that a yyife's
ri4cs. il - her husbands side and that
sae shouid not leave him in the hour Of
peril are powerful II not very novel.
: ae trouble seems - BE-. however. that
,irs Peary not only wishes - BE- by her
hrshand's side. bnt 20 borrow his
voice - command occasionally Said
. sfsemhcr ~ the last expedition. when
extracts from the iady's recent letters
vorr rad.
tosa. Everybody who has had
nngthin4 - do with the Pcsry expedi-
tion> KNOWS that the wife. and not the
baso4B1. was in command"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

maintain this vegetation and the lack
Of drainage facilities on the average
New York ioof initiate against these
noral nightmares In Berlin the main
tenanee Of masses Of half-dying vege-
tation on the roofs OF elegant private
residences during tho winter months
once developed into public nuisance.
There Il as yet no indication that this
New York craze is endangering the
public health. but II might do 81 were
the fad 10 spread. II il stated that
one Gothauaite, living opposite Central
park. now expends one hundred and
ffty dollars monthly upon his roof gar
ien
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

daughter once
went To school.
Adlai Steven
sons popular
ity among our
-Four Hundred
seems 10 indi-
cate that when
his wife and
daughter ar
rive In New
York they will
be received
with all the
dignity beht-
ting their rank.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

On Wednesday evening. October 4. al
the home Of Mr. aud Mrs. 4. X Perrinc
81 No. loo James street. their eldes,
daughter. Miss Lena Perrine. was mar.
ried 10 n. l.. Mann II Springfield, III.
inois. The bride was attended by her
sisters. the Misses Marguerite and Anna
Perrine, and the groom by her two
brothers. J. =. and l. d. Perrine The
Rev. Dan r. bradley dictated Mr.and
Mrs Mann viii live in Springfield,
Ilannia
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
He OWNS A YACHT
Facts About Lord Dunuyen.
Owner Of the valkyna
DESCENDED FROM A KING
lie h Well Known - soldier. states
man and Liscr~s~sr--Hi.B esssifai
ltoasc In Coassy Cork.
DESCENDED FROM A KING

OF the many distinguished foreigner.
who have visited our shores this year
none has attracted - much attention
~ the earl Of Dunraven. This Il .
natural consequence Of the interest
arouse1 In the international yacht
race. an event hardly second. in public
estimation, TO the worlds fair itself.
so much Il being said aud written
about tho famous yacht valkyrie.
which crossed tho Atlantic :, race for
the Americas cup. that. were her
owner ignored by the chroniclers. IL
would be very much like Hamlet with
Hamlet left out. The historians Of tho
hour, therefore. have dealt generously
with Lord Dunraven's personslity--st
least in the matter of spaee-but In sew
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

Auaoe /. Fncss and Ma Ida " Duffy
we're married Moaday evening. October
= Il the rssifleDce - the Rev. ". A.
Fr,e. Who performed the marriage ser
vite. After returning from their bridal
visit b. the exposition ard poinis IL the
south they vii. after pcfol-r n re-
eeive their friends Al No. Ia Tsylor
sf~..et
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

Miss Evelyn Noble 81 Detroit. and
George Schroeder were married on
Tuesday. October 3 Tae marriage serv.
ice was performed az Orchard Lake. the
summer home ~ the brides parents.
Mr. and Mira A. r. Noble The wedding
was private. the family friends only
being in attendance Mr.. and Mrs
Schroeder are in Chicago and Ia Norem-
Der they will be al home IN their resi-
dence on Madison avenue.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
rnrre..Iia.iinnd

The marriage ~ Lucius +. Torrey 10
Miss Maude Chevalier lsaviland Vas
celebrated Wednesday evening "a
Christ church At Hudaon-on the Hud.
son. The maid n honor was Mics
Florence Barnard, formerly ~ Grand
Rapids, aud the best man vac Lincoln
Mcmillan u Chicago Mr.. and Mrs.
Torrey viii reside at No. TAO Washing.
Ton street. and their ~at home days vfli
t,e On Tuesdays in November.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

kiea THIS a
why - many
fifth svenac
residences are
capped by = -
riez Of piants
and vines which
dangle from the
root Apart from
the expense OF
such thingsthey
are not healthy.
The artificial
heat required 20
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

M.<s Frances Mac Mills eldest daugh
ter. q Mr.. and Mrs. Z. T.. Mills. and
Tbonas Carolan were married in st
AIphousus' church at ) O'Clock mas.
Tuee,ia, morning. The Rev. Father
Gisardiy pronounced the marriage rite
and ih- Rev. Father O'Siea said the
mass. Miss Minnie Page and Will Page
we're maid OF honor and best man. The
bride wore brown travelling gown
dreped in iris shaded MORE ! wedding
breakfast was served at the home 81 the
bride. M $40 Piainfeld avenue The
bridal couple left on the evening train
for Chicago and returned 20 the city
yesterday. There home will be at North
park.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

sp~n.ls mach time. sysa IN the winter.
IN tAsir cultivation. Land being -
expensive Ia the Ereach capital as
IL il in other eentrrs q popals'
ton the marquis had eenssFneted
. dainty dollhouse "a The ROT
II he city residence. A ~esi-known
Nex yor<er intr.siaeed The fad into
New Iork. bal oar pistocrais have. ~
. matter IL course. Improved npoa The
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

Alvan T. Stevens and Ms I.aiu Eta
Putnam wefe married Mordss e,ctol<s
, a the residence n the hsi,ie's reFeats
Mr. and Mrs kotseff n pufnaa.. n. al
JeHer.on svenaA The Ees trha r.
Husfsa performed the eeremf1y. Mr.
anf Nrs stevens HiIl - ~ honae - Ma
a. JsfIeFsen sxenue after OCfs,tsf IL
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
MOST ASTOUNDING.

lot Misses Rain Coats. soc.
lot Ladies' Rain Coats. &c.
273 Ladies' Cloth Garments.
9Sc 20 So
isi Inverness Rain Coats,
81 ~
* new styles Nackintosbes
at $3.50. worth 81
2i3 Silk Lined Capes az 81,
worth SIS.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

about is not def
initely known.
butt seems that
Archbishop Ire
land i la some
way concerned
Ryan and CORR
gan were once
warm friends.
and for a time
after the arrival
Of Satolli the
Quaker City and
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
MEN,S MERINO HOSE.

Hose at I2c. worth zoe.
. dozen Four finland Ties
az 31ir, worth 81.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
WOOL DRESS GOODS.

\ large variety OF two toned
Hop Sackings, 3 inch az 39c.
Another exquisite variety 81
figured and shot effects. CSC.
% pieces Fancy Wool Suit
ings, 3sc. 45c and JOc.
% pieces dark shadcsl Plain
and Striped Twiils. az 25c.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
MEN'S UNDERWFAR.

One lot Mems Ribbed Bal
briggan Underwear at &c.
worth Sl.23I
Mems Colored White Merino
az 42c. worth soc.
Mems Natural Grey Wool. at
Csc, worth 81.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

% NJ hltFtHF
ETY. IL saying
that the lichfcn-
ants exploring
plans were much
impesied when
he was last In
New York By
the fact that he
was known 10 be
absolutely con
troued by his
wife The eff
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

ftls ttefos 40 aHrsst~nushle fis,e u
x,str 60 ST ahssat tae saitlsath,n -
rvsf esr.ees. ts.t ~ le-e fhse sis sscA
rarsafrs sre roe hioeulhe ~ xew
1ert f1e sssa = t-'rr1sF1t lr,m ths
srfaai He n.sn - Marcus a
fiseer8siia- Etst af@rafr Fsesesaa
A. ps-siststsle f>s,s 81 hs~ers. aat
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

30 varieties suitable for COM
bination with other dress
materials. az the wickcdly
low price of CSC per yard
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

class Of men in
pabiic life. L
know thatan I'M
preston prevails
that our IegiSla
tors IN m any
eases amount To
very little. but
al who think
that have had
httle opporta
nitv for knowing
ne truth Asa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
TRAVELLING BAGS.

Our entire line of Naliscs at
less than first cost.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

% Thursday evening very passssr't
gathering szecnrrsd a the kfsnss e NJ
sn8 Nrs > - Aenf1eE co fassey sse-
sae fhe eceAsitn tzsl4g the mssrfset -
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
HANDKERCHIEFs.

5odozen Ladies Hand worked
Initial Handkerchiefs. all
linen, at SC, worth i5c.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

we will cause
great reductions to be
made In the price of
all kinds of Dry Goods
until further notice.
Our store will resem-
BILE something like the
sale we made during
the great closing out of
the Vossen Brothers
bankrupt stock, which
so many will doubtless
remember when we
were obliged to close
our doors and not per-
nit another customer
to enter until a portion
of the immense throng
had departed for their
homes. taking with
them upwards of $4,000
in prizes.
At this time you have
the opportunity of
choosing from a stock
which for it's vastness
has never been equaled
by anythingin this city.
Four floors, nearly
three hundred feet in
depth, filled to over
flowing with merchan-
disc makes our store
for this occasion more
than ever attractive.
Our Dress Goods and
our Silk Department
will be made great
special features. Our
Cloak Department on
first floor, as we'll a. a
large space devoted TO
this part of our bust
ness in the basement.
rear end. will call large
crowds of customers
who may be in want of
a winter garment
During this sale we
trust each and every
customer will exercise
as much patience az
possible in order that
we may serve all with
perfect satisfaction
Very Respectfully,
SPRING * CouPASY.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
KID gloves.

81 dozen ladies s-button
length, Suede Mosquetaine,
ut s5c. worth Si.73.
Ireiands celebrated brand az
SSc. worth $f.25,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

The relations between Archbishop
Ryan. of Philadelphia. and Archbishop
Corrigan. Of New York. have become
strained. Precisely how this has come
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

Ladies Night Gowns. 0oc
and CSC, you generally pay
81 and Si-25
Chiidrcns White Aprons 23c.
Chiidrcn's Night Gowns Sc.
Children's Gingharn Dresses
pc and &c.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
CoRsETs.

Great lot of n. 81. $. Corse.s.
large sizes. at sOc. NJ variety.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
PERFUMES.

Lsntiers regular SOC per
ounce. Triple Extract. at &c.
Celebrates the world over.
All the new o3ore.
Colgsse's Perfumes. q dozen
exquisite odors. &c perounce.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
FRENCH FLANNELs.

An elegant assortment at 50S
rer yard. s5c kind.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
CARPET REMNANTS

~ less than rnanufscttlrers
prices. ell grades. Measure
your rooms. We viii rover
them for much less than you
can buy elsewhere.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
BOYs' HOSE.

100 dozen Boys Grey Ncrino
Hose. sizes I 60 q. at lSc,
worth pc.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
UNDERWEAR.

90 dozen Wool Plated Vests.
5sc. worth 81.
. dozen Gray Cashmere
Vests, 3sc worth s5c-
40 dozen Ladies All Wool
Vests and Pants 81. worth
SIPS.
DIR. Jeagers Underwear az
1915 per cent from list price.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08

STOCK unfolding the week suf,
passes our own past and has
no equal here IL you've = dol
lar read this partial list of
prices You'll rue az II you do
not
GINGHAMs.
2oopieees TO cIose AZ SC the
&C Kind.
COTTONs.
10000 yards unbieaehed n &C.
5000 yards hleached at SC.
LADIES' HOSE.
% dozen Ladies Black Hose.
all silk. 81, worth Si.sa
UNDERWEAR.
90 dozen Wool Plated Vests.
5sc. worth 81.
. dozen Gray Cashmere
Vests. 3sc worth z5c-
40 dozen Ladies All Wool
Vests and Pants 81. worth
SIPS.
DIR. Jeagers Underwear az
1915 per cent from list price.
BOYS HOSE.
100 dozen Boys Grey Ncrino
Hose, sizes 60 2, at lSc,
worth pc.
KID GLOVES.
81 dozen Ladies' s-button
length, Suede Mosquetainc,
at 55c. worth Si.73.
ireiands celebrated brand at
Sc. worth $l.25,
HANDkERCHIEFS.
50dozen Ladies Handworked
Initial Handkerchiefs. all
linen, at SC, worth i5c.
MEMS UNDERWEAR.
One lot Mems Ribbed Bal
briggan Underwear at &c,
worth Si.23
Mems Colored White Merino
at 42c. worth JOc.
Mems Natural Grey Wool, at
Csc. worth 81.
MEMS MERINO HOSE.
Hose at l2c. worth zoe.
. dozen Four in-h Ties
nt 31i., worth 81
TRAVELLING BAGS.
Our entire line of Nalises at
less than first cost.
FANCY SILKS.
90 varieties suitable for COM
bination with other dress
materials. az the wickcdly
low price of csc per yard
WOOL DRESS GOODS.
\ large variety Of two toned
Hop Sackings. 3 inch az 39c.
Another exquisite variety ~
figured and shot effects. O9c.
% pieces Fancy Wool Suit
ings, 3Sc. 55c and JOc
% pieces dark shadcsl Plain
and Striped Twiils. az pc.
MOST ASTOUNDING.
lot Misses Rain Coats. soc.
lot Ladies Rain Coats. &c.
273 Ladies' Cloth Garments.
9sc 20 So
is4 Inverness Rain Coats,
s2Sa
81 new styles Nackintosbes
at $3.50. worth 81
2i3 Silk Lined Capes az 81,
worth SIS.
CoRsETs.
Great lot Of n. 81. s. Corse.s.
large sizes. at 5oc. NJ variety.
FRENCH FLANNEIS.
An elegant assortment at soc
rer yard. s5c kind.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
LADIES' Night Gowns. 0ec
and CSC, you generally pay
81 and Sis
Chiidrcns White Aprons 29c.
Childrcn's Night Gowns Sc.
Children's Gingharn Dresses
pc and SIC
CARPET REMNANTS
~ less than manufacturers
prices. ell grades. Measure
your rooms. we viii rover
them for much less than you
can buy elsewhere
PERFUMES.
Lsntiers regular SOC per
-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-08
GINGHAMs.
LADIES' HOSE.

% dozen Ladies' Black Hose.
all silk. 81, worth <l.sa
The herald., 1893-10-24
The Turkish Haum.

In recent lecture ON turkey" Mr..
Oscar F. Straus, ex-minister of the Unit
ed States to that country, threw some in
teresting light upon most interesting
phase of Turkish Mfe-the hsrem. The
lecturer admitted ,that his knowledge
came entirely from hearsay. He had
never been in one and had never known
a diplomat who had. He pronounced the
institution not altogether unattractive.
Turkish women are' not secluded in the
harem as in a prison. They are abso-
lutte mistresses of that side of the house
and free to exercise their rights indis-
putably. A Turkishahusband would not
dare to enter his wifas apartments when
it is not her pleasurerhat he should, and
she has only to placeaher slippers outside
the door to indicate such desire for Sc
clusion. In many ways the oriental
wife makes her caprices felt, and her
spouse can only submit with what grace
he may, like his occidental brother.
The right to divorce is vested with the
husband, but the dlMorcee retires with
all her property to her family and may
marry again at once. And this right to
hold property separately from their hus-
bands which Englishand American wom-
en- havo only lately acquired has been
the privilego of the Turkish wife for
Thousand wears.
The herald., 1893-10-24
A One Volume Man.

A curious example of generous obsti-
macy was stout countryman who in
quired for nice book to read-"one
with story in." On several being
placed before him. he examined them
attentively and picked out the middle
volume of ''three decker" with the re-
mark, "This 'ere's my sort. What's the
priceT
"Oh," was the reply. "this is only the
second volume. The story goes through
three. The set is half crown"
"Hauve crown! Well, I'll gle ye that
for that one book. It's a pretty un
enough"
"But won't you have the other two
as well? You'd better"
'sNawi don't like tn beginnin of a
story; l can't get forrud wi it. An
don't like tn endin; don't knew as 'ow
it's coined about. But in tn middle un
Tn into t. thick of it right off. No, I'll
only talk th' middle un; it'll set me up
for a month" And. cramming the book
into his pocket he put down his half
crown and disappeared with "good
night" before the other volumes could be
given to him.--Chambers Journal.
The herald., 1893-10-24
THE lNTEasTELLAR Ether.
Ethereal Waves which Affect tIlelEye and
the Photcrrarhie Piafk-


the Photographic Plata
Our eye does not net by detecfing heat;
in other words, it is not Affected by the
whole range of ethereal quivekings, but
only by very minute and apparently
insignificant portion. 1t wholly ignores
the ether waves whose frequelhcyis COM
parable with that of sound, and for 80 or
40 octaves above this nothing about us
responds; but high up in a range of vi
bration of the inconceivably high pitch
of four to seven hundred rhillion per
second-a range which extr emely few
accessible bodies are able tosemit, and
which it requires some knowledge and
skill artificially to produce Ito those
waves the eye is acutely, surprisingly
and most inteiligently sensitive.
This little fragment of totfil radiation
is in itself trivial and negligible. Were it
not for men and glowwor1ns and few
other forms of life, hardly amy of it
would ever occur on such moderate
sized lump of matter as the earth. Ex-
cept for an occasional volcano, or fash
of lightning, only gigantic hbdies like
the sun and stars have energy enough to
produce these higher fiutelile Notes, and
they do it by sheer main force and vio-
lence-the violence of their gl;awitative
energy-producing not only these, bat
every other kind of radiation also. Glow
worms, SO far as l know, alDne have
learned the secret of emitting the phys
iologically useful waves, and nome other.
Why these waves are physiologicsslly
useful, why they are what is called
eight" while other kinds of radiatson
are dark" are questions to be asked.
but at present only tentatively answered.
The answer must ultimately be givensby
the psychologist, for the distinction be-
tween light and nonlight can only be
stated in terms Of the eye and its p.cul-
lar specialized sensitiveness, but a.hint
may be given him by the physicist.
The ethereal waves which affect the
eye and the Photographic plate.areof a
size not wholly Incompatible with that
of atoms of matter. When aiphysical
phenomenon is concerned with the ulti-
mate atoms of matter, it is relegated at
present to the vaguer group of, knowl-
edge summarized under the head of
chemistry. Sight is probably aschemical
sense. In the retina may be. complex
aggregations of atoms. shaken asunder
by the incident light vibrations, and
rapidly built up again by the living it's
sues in which they live, the ne rye endings
meanwhile appreciating the m in their
temporarily dissociated cpndition--a
vague speculation, not to he further
countenanced except as working hy-
pothesis leading to examina tion of fact,
but nevertheless the direction in which
the thoughts of some physicists are
tending direction towarclwhich many
recently discovered experimental facts
point.-Professor Lodge in Fortnightly
Review.