The hatchet. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1883-19??, 1900-05-13
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POPULAR 9 SCIENCE.


soon be published 1t will be edited by Dr. Nansen
Miss Catherine Wolfe Bruce who gave generously for
of astronomical science died short time ago
The Glasgow International Exhibition opens May 1901 and
application for space must be made later than June OF
the present year
Prof Apho0se Milne Edwards the distinguished French
naturalist and Director of the Museum of Natural History Of
Paris, died suddenly April 81 in his sixty fifth year
The American Geographical Society will longer hold its
soon to give for another structure For
nearly quarter century the society has had the most cele
ed eXnores and travellers in the world to address them
The society will begin the erection of fine building on
Eighty first Street, near the Museum of Natural History
volcanic eruption has occurred at the southeastern exrem
y of island of Luzon There several extinct volcanoes
in this province but has always been or less active
The eruption took place March about 23O in the afternoon
Large hurled up and finally streams of red hot
lava could coursng down the mountain sde and
of them apparently reached the miles away On
March H. eruption seemed to be practically but steam
was still rising from the hot lava and the mountain obscured
with smoke.
San Francisco has had quite epidemic of fish poisoning
Oysters have been frequent Of pomane poisoning
Most of the oysters consumed are obtained from beds situated
or about Francisco Bay the waters of which, The
Pacific Medical Journal thoroughly changed There
considerable tide but the sagnant water from the sewage of
surrounding flows into bay The OYSTER as well as the
lobster crab and shrimp, natural cavengers, and they
should be raised gathered only in waters having no sewage
pollution and having free access to the ocean,
The engineers and workmen the Jungrau Railway, who
are obliged remain considerable time at an altitude of
about above the level apt to develop dis
complaint After eight ten days they seized
with violent pains several teeth on one side OF the the
gums and the side becoming swollen The teeth
very sensitive TO pressure SO that 1t painful to eat These
symptoms increase In severity TO three Gays ana eh gradually
disappear All appear suffer from the same
plant they do not have Of the trouble
The London County Council has passed by laws which
interesting One of them orbds the use OF ash or search
lights for advertising purposes by tashgh is meant light
used for the purpose Illuminating exhibiting words signs
etc. which alters suddenly in intensity color or direction and
by searchgh every light exceeding 500 candle
whether lamp lantern series OF lamps or lanterns
used together and projected concentrated light altering
in intensity color or direction Inc me or every such
oense exceed five pounds sterling Recommendations
have passed requiring sufficient support for
person standing window stills for the purpose OF cleaning
windows at all heights above feet from the ground Another
bylaws stops shontng and in short time London will
probably be the best regulated city in the world as regards
nuisances.
At the meeting Department of Superintendent of the
National Educational Association Chattanooga, Tennessee,
in 1898 committee appointed to propose plan for
cutting scientific inquiry for the determination OF the factors
involved in the proper seating lighting and ventiatng of
school buildings This committee made report and the coun
Gil appointed and 50 100 wasappopreted for prizes
For the essays submitted each of the following topics
of 5000 will be given The seating lighting heating and vent
n of school buildings and for the second best essay sub
mtted on each topic 500 will be offered Each essay will be
limited to words and must be printed or typewriter,
must be enclosed with it sealed envelope and mailed
later than February 1901 to A. r. Taylor Chairman Of the
Committee, EmpOria, Kansas.
The new Memorial Hail. the United States Military Acad
emy at West Point the Hudson River is gift of Brevet
George Culum and receptacle of statues
bnSts mural tablets portraits of distinguished officers and
graduates of the academy The building built from designs
by McKm Meade and White and the cost was $3.50 600 1t
stands facing the main parade upon the high BLUM oerhang
ing the Hudson River AS military memorial and museum
If IS as building and regards its purpose without rival
in this country 1t is to be made the repository Of the most
important memorabilia of wars well as monument to
the commanders who graduated from this school of
and who have with the highest distinction i'll the armies
of the United in every conflict from 1912 TO the present
day.
Senator Chandler has offered amendment to the Naval
propraton Bill providing for civilian control OF the Naval OBJ
is in
many American men science who consider that this mpor
should be under naval authorities 1t is
proposed permanent astronomical force an astron
6mic director first second third and fourth astronomers
each having an assistant together with such computer and
others EMPLOYEES authorized. director of The
Nautical Almanac would also be appointed 1t provides for
of astron-