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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28
Tails of Comets.

In memoir on the origin of the au-
rora borealiS Professor ArrheniuS gives
a theory OF the formation of the tails
of comets. A comet revolves around
the sun under the influence of the at
traction of gravitation. The comets
tail usually points directly away from
the sun as if repealed by that body.
The force Of repulsion can be calculat-
ed. The cause of the repulsion has so
far been unexplained The electro
magnetic theory of light CLERK Max
welPs) involves the consequence that
a pressure is produced in the direction
of the propa CATION of any wave of
light. and this pressure can be calcu-
lated.
The radiant energy of the sun can
also be computed. 1t follows that the
pressure away from the sun on n body
of unit density and n cubic centimeter
in dimension is such as to make it lose
about one ten-thousandth part of its
weight Spectrum analysis shows that
the tails of comets are made up of gas
eous hydrocarhon compounds Rea-
sonable assumptions as to the sizes.
etc. OF the molecules of such gases
give basis for calculation. The gen
eral result is that as Il comet approach
es the sun the solid or liquid hydrocar-
bons of its head are vaporized by heat.
The larger particles fail toward the
sun. The very smallest are repealed
TO form the tail. If the head of the
comet is homogeneous. only one rail
will be formed; if heterogeneous, a null
tiple tail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28

one thing for which millions OF Amer
leans gave heartfelt thanks in that
gloomy Novemb Der which followed the
outbreak of the rebellion For, if
clouds were thick and difficulties
great, there had risen up with resist
less might the patriotism Of a free
people, which gave sure promise of
future prosperity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28

Old Bachelor Uncle Well, Charlie,
what do you want now:
Charlie-oh. / want u be rich.
Rich. Why soE'
Because J want to be petted Ma
says you are an old fool. but must be
petted because YOU are rich. But it's
a great secret. and mustn't tell it,"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28
TRY Lathrop's Horehound Cough
Drops for that cough.

There is probably no disease more
distressing and annoying than piles.
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
daily curing cases of years standing
Of itching and bleeding piles. The
cure begins on the first application, a
little perseverance makes the cure
complete. Price 80 cts. in bottles.
Tnhes - cts. j T. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28

AR Gallent. you ure something Of n
student Of human nature" began Miss
BewcAus coyly.
All. bnt now" be interrupted. fash
Ing his bold black eyes upon her II
am a divinity student philadelphia
Press
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28

THE Watroa studio is turning out
some elegant Christmas photos. Bet
ter get your orders in now. A photo
Of yourself and family will be appre
ciated very highly by your friends
and relatives. 2t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28

A thousand things by it are done
far better than most things do one.
We refer t. Rocky Mountain Tea
made BY Madison Medicine Co 35c
Hatch OF Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28

Have you "a coId. A dose of Bal
lard 5 Horehound Syrup at bedtime
will remove it, Price - and % cts.
j. T Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28
GoING WEST AND SOUTH.

Freight trains dc not carry passengers
Trains on Narrow 6unge leave Fennimore
at 8; 10 IA. m. aud $50 D. m. Arrive at God
man at ais a. m. aud $3.50 D. N. Leave Wood
man att AS "A ID. and 200 p, N. Arrive at
Fennlmore at s:55 a. M. and $; 10 D. m.
gro. ). ROCKWELL. Agent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28
Business Mems Notice to Customers.

We, the business firms of the city
of Lancaster whose names are here
unto affixed do hereby agree to notify
all customers in arrears on our books
of their financial standing every
thirty DAYS or when deemed exped-
lent. And this should not be con-
strued as a demand for immediate
payment, but rather to show debtor
his or her standing and guard the
creditors against loss from procras-
tination as well as to educate our
patrons in the business methods,
which are a national custom.
This resolution together with the
names of the firms to be published in
the city papers for at least three
m onths.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28

Esow Are \ our EATdnsysr
Dr. Hobbs SuaraEus pills cure all Eiduey Ills san
DE free Add sterLnE Remedy Co, Ch4cagO OF y. +
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-28

Churchill & Churchill Ziegler Bros.
j. H. Reed dentist j. T. Bennett
j Schreiner < sons III. Henkel 4 Co.
H. s. Rhodes n. Nichols
Baxter & Draper Nathan Grocery Co.
c. Ii. Basford & Co. Phil Goldstien
T. +. Orton Br0Oker Bros.
kendle Bros John Burns
L. Alt Sons c. H. Reed & Co.
W. ). Lathrop Birmingham Il Hixou
o. Heberlein Geo. F. Goble
+. p. Barnett X. V. Huftill
+, f. Tenant Hatch Bros.
l.. Weber Ivey & Webb
Mary Wilhelm L. G. Wheeler
NJ, Mcdonald II, Fezer
MichaeIis & Roberts G. j. Hyde x son
G. Fischer 4 son G. W. Knapp & son
b. j. Schloesser Chas. w. Burr
;. +. Hassell !. Godfrey
Thos. Mcdonald H. G. Walton
dos. Caspers J. p. Smith
Weber Bros. Joeckel Bros.
5. W. Doolittle II. J. Johnson
J. T.. Barnett & son G. ;. Moore.
G. G. NARROW The Hub store
Hyde Bros.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
the prints might circulate proper idea
l,f Icr

the prints might circulate proper idea
of JeEersons appearance.
The last life portrait of Jefferson is
that painted by Thomas Sully in 1921.
Sully ranked high as portait painter
in the early days, and his portraits of
the famous actor. George Frederic
Cooke, as Richard III, painted in ISL.
and of Senator James Ross, painted in
1914. both now in the Academy of Fine
Arts, Philadelphia, show exceptional
talent.
III Is interesting to note that kosciu-
sko, the great Polish patriot, attempted
portrait Of jefferson, anent which Dr.
Thornton writes, under date of July 90
1876:
Never was such injustice done to
you except by sign painters and Cen
eral kCsciusko. than which last moth
ing can be 50 bad, and when l saw it
1 did not wonder that he lost Poland
not that it is necessary that a general
a man of such sense as to discover that
he is not a painter"
Jefferson's figure was commanding;
six feet two and a half inches in
height, well formed, neither stout Tor
thin, indicating strength, activity ard
robust health. His carriage was erect.
and his step firm and elastic, ere-l 10
the year of his death. His h. us
reddish, his skin rather freckl'e : zen
he died at the age of eighty-four he mad
not lost tooth, nor had he defective
one
The Washington times., 1901-09-15

| production of the snake down to the
finest details has been secured, and all
that remains to be done is the painting
in the original colors.
1T is the painting, by the way, which
is really the crucial feature of the op-
Grafton, and the one which determines
the success or failure of the effort. For
| many years found it impossible to Sc
cure the exact shades l desired My
colors, though fairly good limitations.
always came out too shiny. After six
years of experimenting with various
paints and chemicals, struck the de-
sired combination, and 1 can now pro-
duce with absolute accuracy any shade
or color known 10 snakedom. The bril-
liant colors are comparatively easy, the
most troublesome ones being the quiet
shades, notably the delicate touch of
color which appears at the edge of
every scale, as result of the under
part of the scale being white.
'The painting is very tedious work,
and 1 usually spend fully a month on
each specimen. l place live snake in
glass box beside me. and carefully
study its colors as / work. Each scale
receives separate treatment, and the
head is usually labor OF several days.
To produce the CLASSY s1ade of the eye
ball three colors ar placed one on top
OF the other, and the n suit is usually a
good imitation of the or ginal
This is now acknowledged to be the
only way of adequately preserving for
future generations any idea of the
snakes of today. AS / stated to the au-
thorities of the Smithsonian, snakes
kept in alcohol soon lose all relation to
the original, and become mere colorless,
shapeless masses. was shown several
specimens Of cast made by the authori-
ties of the Institution. Among them
was this small, brown cast of a copper
head. 1t was painted by a well-known
artist, but, as ! remarked to them, it
looks no more like copperhead than /
do. 1t Is not the proper color. and no
one ever saw copperhead with q
sticky, shiny coat like this. l showed
them some of my work, explained my
theory of colors, and, as a result, was
given the contract of repainting this
and several other specimens. as well as
of executing some new casts for them"
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
PRIZES FOR BUILDING.
A Novel Proposal by the Government
of Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 1.-THE Gov
ernment has just announced a novel prop
osition in the form of cash prizes to be
given to persons building and architects
designing the handsomest houses erected
in the next two years. The plan was pri-
marily designed to cause the new pro-
longation of the Gale del Cinco de Mayo
to be filled with buildings Of beauty
suitable to the new avenue. This will run
from the park of the Zocalo to the AL
ameda, the Government having bought
entire blocks of houses and torn them
down so as to clear the way for the ave-
nue.. Close to the Alameda will be erect
ed the Government Conservatory of
Music. The prizes for the owners of the
buildings which are decided to be the most
beautiful will be three in number, and
will consist of $500. 50, &C., and s., 0dJ. The
prizes for the architects who design the
winning houses will be gold, silver, and
bronze medals. The jury of award win
consist of three of the most distinguished
architects of this country, who will be
appointed by the Committee of Improve
ments and Embellishments of the ayun-
tamiento. The members of the commits
sion, of course, will not be allowed to
compete.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
A MODBLBR OF REPTILES.
Accuracy in Color and Shape Sc
cured by Philadelphia Man.
Counterparts of All Kinds of Snakes
Made for the National Museum
How the Work Is Done-A Deli
cate Touch and Patience Required

The National Museum will soon have
the finest collection of snake models in
the world. The room devoted to these
curious productions of art is every now
and again being embellished by an
other of those creeping looking objects
which cause the uninitiated visitor to
give on entering perceptible start.
The maker of these remarkable mod
els. which are SO life-like, is himself
worthy of some note. His name is
John w. Thompson, and he is keeper
of the reptile house at the Geological
Gardens. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomp-
sons art. as exemplified in his work at
the National Museum, is entirely the
result of his own ingenuity. He has
had no predecessor in his line, no mas
ter TO copy, no style TO initiate. He has
had TO draw his inspiration direct from
nature. and 1t has cost him much time
and effort to achieve success. Mr..
Thompson's initial contract from the
Smithsonian Institution to supply the
models for the museum was only
awarded after experts had carefully in
vestigated the subject and examined
Mr.. Thompson's work. Their verdict
was that no living artist could COM
pare with him in this special line, and.
in consequence, no one else was consid-
cred.
Until Mr.. Thompson discovered the
possibility of allying the two arts
molding and painting-in order to Sc
cure truthful reproductions of snakes
OF all varieties In characteristic coils
and attitudes, the only known means
of preservation to future generations
for study Of specimens of fast van
fishing tribe of serpents. was by draw
ings. paintings, or the usual method of
botling in alcohol. These methods are,
all of them, open to objection; for a
painting or drawing conveys but a poor
idea of the general shape and size,
while in the case of preservation in al
cohol no idea of the natural colors can
be retained, for they fade and lose all
brilliancy in very short time. Thus
Mr.. Thompson's discoveries have re-
suited in a practical revolution in
scientific art. as his peculiar line Of
work has fittingly been called.
Naturalists and art connoisseurs from
ali OsSI tiic fouhlty nave Detu attract
ed by.the really extraordinary produc-
tions Of the keeper artist.
Why does Mir. Thompson devote his
fine artistic talents to depicting almost
exclusively objects which are generally
regarded with loathing and horror?
"In my opinion" he says. "a snake is
the most remarkable of all the many
manifestations CT the wonderful powers
of nature. Look at its construction
what a model of light. sinewy strength,
The Washington times., 1901-09-15

perfectly adapted to the mode of life to
which they have been assigned in the
universal scale. Many varieties have
their little peculiarities adapted to their
varying physical characteristics. The
rattiesnake, for instance, being some
what slow in its movements, is provid-
ed with the rattle. the warning for
other animals not to tread on 1t.
Water snakes have in the nostrils a
sort of valve which absolutely prevents
the taking of water into the lungs. l
have, in my twenty years experience
with serpents, been filled with con-
stantly increasing wonder at the in
genuity with which nature has
equipped these detested reptiles.
THE greatest part of my casting is
done from dead snakes" said Mr.
Thompson. THE operation is compar-
atively simple one. but in many in
stances / find it necessary to use live
ones, and, as can be imagined, this is a
task of some difficulty. Why do have
to use live snakes? Well, in the first
place, the characteristic colors and
markings of some varieties are very
delicate, and fade within a few hours
after death. AS a result, in painting
the cast, it is almost impossible to re-
produce the colors as they were in life.
Then. when l receive an order for
particularly rare variety which we have
in the Zoo, it saves trouble, time, and
expense to use 1t as model, instead Of
procuring a dead one OF the same spe-
cies.
AS in the cooking OF the celebrated
hare. the first step in The operation is
to secure the snake. My assistant
makes sliplSnot with a piece of strong
twine, attaches it TO a long pole, and,
opening the cage places it over the
snakes head. The reptile, struggling
and squrming, and wild with fear and
anger, is lifted out, and. should he be
one of the deadly varieties, there is
some exciting sport before he is finally
conquered. then take him into my
private room and hold a sponge, sat
urated with chioroform, to his nostrils
In short time he Is, for the time be-
ing, and 10 all intents and purposes.
dead to the world, and the cast is then
made with all possible expedition.
"Quills are placed In the reptiles nos
trils, so that he can breathe, and the
mixed plaster of paris is poured all over
him. After the plaster has had time
TO harden, the snake. which was
creased in advance. TO facilitate its re-
moval. is carefully pulled out from the
cast and after reviying, is returned TO
its cage usually none the worse for the
operation. The inside Of the cast Is
now flushed out with soapy water. the
grease of which fills up the pores and
prevents sticking. The plaster is then
pored in, and the cast remains undis-
turbed for twenty-four hours, in order
to insure perfect hardening. The next
step Is in the chipping away of the
outer shell, which has TO be done with
extreme care, lest the delicate outline
of the impressisBed plaster may be ir-
retrieyably ruined. Particularly Is
this true of the head and eyes. which
/ always leave 10 the last. When all
the shell is Clipped away an exact re-
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
REV. J. T. JEssE's FUNERAL.
The Dead Minister Eulogized by
Brother CIergymen.

The funeral services which were held
last night over the remains of the Rev.
James T. Jesse, late pastor of Grace Bap-
tist Church. corner of Ninth Street and
South Carolina Avenue southeast, were
attended by a large number of friends of
the pastor and the members of the con-
gregation.
The remains of the dead minister lay
in state in front of the platform, and the
casket was almost completely hidden by
q profusion of flowers, palms, and ferns,
gifts of loving friends. Not only members
of the deceased clergyman's congregation.
but Baptists from all parts of the city at
tended the services, which We're highly
impressive and solemn, though simple.
His brother ministers occupied seats on
the platform, and made short addresses
eulogizing his noble character and good
ness of heart, as well as his sterling
Christian qualities.
Among those who spoke were the Rev.
Church; Rev. C. C. Meador. of the Fifth
Baptist Church; Rev. F. B. Pollard. of
the First Baptist Church; the Rev. Mr..
Naylor, of the Maryland Avenue Baptist
Church. and the Rev. Edmond. Hez Swem,
of the Second Baptist Church.
After prayers, the rendering of a hymn
and the pronouncing OF the benediction.
those who desired TO take a last look mt
the dead pastor formed in line and passed
the casket
Mr.. Jesse died last Thursday from ty,
phoid fever after an Illness of several
weeks He was thirty years OF age. Ten
wears ago he decided to study for the
ministry, and with this end In view en-
tered the William Jewell College. OF Mis-
souri,. where he successfully compile ted his
six-vear course during which time he WAS
actively engaged in evangelistic and mis-
sionary work in Missouri. AT the close of
his college career he accepted the pastor
ate of the Baptist churches at Wellsvilie
and Ladonia, Mo. where he remained
until called to Grace Church. about q year
ago Mr.. Jesse was an active Christian,
dearly beloved and admired by those with
whom he came in contact and among
whom he labored.
After the services the remains were
taken to his birthplace. Mexico Mo-. for
interment. The deceased was a member
of Wellsville Lodge, No 1871, F. A. A. NJ.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
MINING IN MEXICO.
Great Activity In All Parts of the
NeighbOr Republic.

CITY OF MEXICO. Sept thinning
work continues to be actively pushed in
all parts of the Republic. One mine, near
Monterey. has just uncovered a large cave
containing about 5000 tons of first-class
lead carbonates. From the prospects it
is thought that the mine is going to turn
into another of the bonanzas for which
Mira Mountain, on which it is located.
is famous,
The San Salvador mine owners in the
Diente district have also found n large
cave which is the forerunner of the un-
covering of large bodies of ore.
Owners of copper mines are greatly
pleased at the prospects of better prices
for their outputs and men who would
have sold heir properties a few months
ago will now not discuss any proposition
of such a nature. All are confident that
a rise in the price of copper will soon
take place, and preparations to develop
the great copper mines of this country
are beirg made on every side.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
ASKED TO FIX LAND VALUES.
Price of Property Adjacent To Naval
Observatory in Dispute.

Proceedings were instituted yesterday
In the Supreme Court of the District by
John w. Ross Thomas +. Waggaman,
and Capt. Charles II. Davis for the pur-
pose of having the value of lands known
as PLAT East Norman Stone" and PLAT
West Young" assessed under order of
the Supreme Court of the District The
petitioners constitute board Of apprais-
ers appointed by the Secretary of the
Navy under a resolution Of Congress, to
establish an observatory circle. The re-
spondents named are Alfred Walton
Fleming, William H. Jackson. and VIII
liam Il. Edmonston, "aDd all other per
sons having or claiming any right. title
or interest in the land mentioned
The court Is informed that the Secre-
tary OF war has been unable TO purchase
the land referred to under agreement
with the respective owners at the I'm
agreed upon by the board of appraisers.
District Attorney Gould. representing At
torney General Knox. is named as coun-
sci for the petitioners.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
A woman Painfully Burned.

While attempting to carry burning
gasolene stove out of her home, at c
Street southeast, about 1890 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Rosie L. Car
roll was painfully burned about the face
and hands. Her injuries were dressed
by physician. The trouble was caused
by the explosion of the gasolene tank in
the stove which set fire to the building
and damaged ii to the extent of $10 No
engine company was called out on 4
local alarm and extinguished the flames.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
Mount vernon and AIexnndria.

The extremely interesting historical and pleas
ant trip to Mount Vernon. Arlington. and Alex
andria. va the swift and comfortable electric
trains of the Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway Is distinct feature of n visit
to washington. and is seldom missed by the
thousands Of tourists annually coming to this
city. The macnifcent equipment, superb SER
vice the despatch with which the trip can be
made. and the explanation by competent guides
csting historical points of interest as passed en-
route readily explains the popularity of this
trip. Stop-ovcr privilege allowed at Alexandria
Tickets to Mount Vernon. including side trip TO
Arlington. sold At reduced rates. Trains leave
station. Pennsylvania Avenue and Thirteen-and-a
half Street. every hour week davs, from 10 m.
to 8 p. n. Half-hourlv service to Arlington Sun
day. when the round trip may be made for one
fare.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
LOOKING FOR E. E. ELLIS.
His Friends Uneasy Over His Unex-
planned Absence.

Some uneasiness Is felt by the friends
of Everett Z. Ellis, patent specifica-
ton writer, who was formerly employed
by Julius c. Dowell. as to his present
whereabouts. and the police have been
asked to locate him. When Mr.. Ellis lett
his room at 80 Ninth Street northwest on
September he had a large amount OF
money In his possession. and this fact
leads his friends to fear that he may have
met with foul play. By others IL Is
thought that he has gone to Atlantic City
for few days. Ellis Is of medium height
and weight. slightly bald. wears glasses
and n mustache, and is generally fss-
tidiOus In his dress He is well known in
this city.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15

s1.25 to Baltimore and Return,
Via II. Il o.
Saturday and Sunday. September Il and Is.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15

Never before have you bought as
good Shoes for even So. They're
Goodyear Turned or Welt Sewed
Soles. and made of choicest selec-
tions of Sirpass Kid or Box Calf
With extra wide. mannish style
edge Solcs. The nn ~ ~
most comfortable XE kn
and durable Shoes YZ.OO
you can buy.....-...
The true northerner., 1901-01-25
The Payment He Asked.

Nine. MeiSsonier, the wife of the not
ed French artist, evidently was not
overabundantly supplied with tact. 1t
is told of her that one day she sent for
the family physician, and he hurried
over to the house, thinking some illness
had overtaken the artist. 1t was not
the master Of the house, however, 1t
was only the lapdog The doctor pock-
eted his pride and most zealously at
tended the patient. which soon recov-
cred. At the end of the year he sent in
his bill, but among the items there was
none for attendance op n dog. Nine.
Meissonier noticed the omission and
called the physicians attention to it.
you must charge for that Also" she
said 81 insist upon 1t.
"By no means" was the reply. 81 am
not a veterinary surgeon. | was very
glad to the dog n service, but really
can't be paid for IT,"
"But insist upon IT," said the lady.
"Weli, then" returned the doctor, "as
the hinges on my gate are somewhat
rusty NJ. Meissonier may bring his
brush and paint them for me-"
But Meissonier In the role of q gate
painter is not known to history.