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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Snow Stops Bullets.

Experiments which have been made near
Christiania, In Norway, with the krag-
Jorsensen rifle. seem to show that during
winter campaign snow can be used most
effectively by the soldiers.
The experiments showed that bullet from
5 this rifle could not penetrate loose snow
more than yard and a half. The sa me re-
suit was obtained, no matter from what dis
lance the shot was fired.
Military experts, consequently. point out
that snow offers more resistance to the
penetration of such bullet than any KIND
Of wood. and almost as much as earth, ana
that therefore it might be advisable, Wnen-
ever II is possible TO use snow as a ma
terial for intrenchments and other works
during campaign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
New Polar Expedition.

OF the proposed exploring expedition to
the magnetic North Pole an interesting
account has been given to the Norwegian
Geographical Society by Capt. R. Amund-
sen. who was first officer of the Belgica,
which sailed for the Antarctic in August,
1897, with the view of determining the
exact locality of the magnetic South Pole.
For the contemplated expedition the
Gjoa, one Of the strongest and best sailing
vessels of the Arctic fleet, has been pur-
chased at Tromso. In 1881 Sir James Clark
Ross reached position where the dipping
needle was only DETECTED one minute from
an absolutely vertical position, but the cues
ton has been raised whether the magnetic
pole is actually only point or whether the
popularity of the needle assuming vertl-
cal position extends over large area, and
further whether the magnetic pole changes
It's position. With the object of solving these
two questions Captain Amundsen will sail
in the spring OF 1908.
The Gjoa will be provided with petro-
leum egine, and will have crew OF seven
men. travelling magnetometer similar to
the one used on board the Fran is being
constructed in Germany, and dipping nee
d,e which will be thoroughly tested at the
National Physical Laboratory, is being con-
strncted in London.
The shin will be left either at Matty lslano
or King william Land, and as soon as the
weather permits the journey will be con-
timed on sledges to the place on Boothia
reached by Ross. Magnetic observations
will be taken as often as poss'ble' ana
Cantain Amundsen expresses confidence
that the scientific world will be benefited
thereby.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
ODD TAIL OF EGYPTIAN GREYHOUND.

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Striking and remarkabeis the drawing
of greyhound that is one Of the surprising
finds of the last year in Egypt. The. aston
isiing feature of this drawing is the curl.
Gus knoblike ending Of the tail, clearly. de-
fined and portrayed, which gives "a vivid
glimpse OF the strange and hitherto un-
known type of animal.
This ball-like termination Of the tail is a
puzzle to scientists, who are unable to ac-
count for to trace its origin.
3 noteworthy outcome OF this find is the
fact that the existence Of the pure type OF
greyhound is pushed back to greater an
tiquity than was supposed. This llustra-
ton Of the animal is considered to be the
oldest in existence,an was executed some
5000 years ago. It was found on an. .elab-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

Mene!lk, ruler Of Abyssinia, otherwise
known as ''Ncgus Negesti" and king Of
Kings is portrayed in the accompanying
picture, together with his august spouse,
Taitu. The picture was taken recently and
is generally considered the best likeness of
the royal couple.
The two are represented as standing in the
courtyard Of their palace and awaiting the
arrival Of the Italian Ambassador, who is
bringing message from his monarch. Be-
meath their feet Is spread a costly carpet,
woven by natives, and over Menelik's head
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Surprise For Ibsen.

Henrik Ibsen, the noted author, recently
received from village in the north of Nor
way a letter, with which was inclosed an
old, yellow sheet of paper. Examining the
letter, he found to his surprise that it was
the certificate which he had received from
the church on the day Of his confirmation.
The man who sent 1t wrote that ne had
left his watch in Tromso to be repaired, and
that, when it was returned to him by the
matchmaker, it was wrapped in an old sheet
of paper, which proved to be the authors
certificate of confirmation. How the certi-
iicate found its way to Tromso no one seems
to know.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Loop Puzzle.

Here IS an ingenious new puzzle which
will provide much entertainment, not only
for the young, but also for those numerous
persons OF mature years who like to solve
problems. 5
Itlconsists Of board, on which is plain,
circular, unobstructed field. circular wall
cncloscs this field, and here aid there init
are placed differently co!ored balls. which
are free to move in any direction they
please. The puzzle consists in arranging the
balls according to groups those of the same
color being wholly apart from the others.
1t looks easy at first, but those who have
tried to get the balls into the desired posi-
tions say thateit isSquite difficult task.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Natures Alphabet.

Some tastic crowtlls are found in roots
ond ,in,hs of trees in the State of Washing
TON. collection forming complete alpha
bet.
man az Elma. who three years ago found
nerfect letter "a" which weighed over one
hrn,,red nonnds. This gave him the idea OF
cc,Joctine whole alphabet. He has found
scvera, hundred letters. They range IN size
from, four to twelve inches
They Will ppo0 as part Of the Washing
ton forestry exhibit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Spruce Mining Beetle

Government experts have reported on one
Of the most destructive forest insects yet
known. 1t is the spruce mining beetle,
whose deadly ,borings in. the bark and in
terror are killing off great areas of spruce
trees in Maine, rendering worthless billions
of feet of lumber, valued at millions of
dollars 80. $50.
The ravages Of this pest are so damaging
that If not soon exterminated 1t is pre-.
dicted that nearly all the virgin forests of
spruce will be destroyed. Even at present
it is estimated by lumbermen that from so
to 20 per cent. of the matured timber now
standing in large tracts has been rendered
commercially valueless by the beetles work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

:oratc zwallpaintingo on one Of tue royal tonbs
near Thebcs.
The tomb was that OF one Of the famous
Thebean kings, who reigned from $500 to
mai and the walls OF the spacious interior
Of his burial chamber were highly orpa-
n,entcd with hunting scenes. The King is
depicted several times, along with his ia
vorite greyhounds, on hunting expeditions.
Antelopes seem to have been the most
hunted OF all wild game 1t this early period.
They are frequently shown being pursued by
the greyhounds and hunters with long
srears. 1t is, however, wonderful type
OF that dog and a marked variation Of the
usual tyne that IS OF especial interest 70
3Eaturalists and fancicrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

Probably the most elaborate floral piece
in the world is the great flower clock in the
public park in Detroit 1t consists Of great
green base, with a huge clock dial, perfect
So every detail, some seven feet in diameter
The various dials and the hours are laid out
accurately, including the hands.
Tae floral clock is a permanent emblem
throughout the summer months. The thou
sands Of flowers which compose 1t are all
living. They are planted early each spring
In the great base OF earth. The clock Is
never taken apart fer repairs until the late
fall. It takes four expert gardeners the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Useful Flower Stand.

In Germany a window flower stand capa-
Bile Of easy adjustment is popular. 1t diff
fers from the ordinary stand not only in the
fact that it occupies much less room, but
also in the fact that 1t can be readily moved
from one part of the room to another. At
tached to it is also continuance by which
it can be fastened to window.
When the window is raised the stand can,
IL desired, be raised with it, or it can easily
be detached, and left on the ground in front
Of the. window or wheeled away to some
other spot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Famous Wedding Feast.

One hundred guests were recently In
vited to wedding feast in Poland, and
here is the amount of food and drink which
was consumed during the five days that
the banquet lasted:
One OK, eight calves, eight sheep, SIX pigs,
forty geese, one hundred and thirty ducks
and as many chickens, thirty barrels OF
beer, ten casks Of brandy, fifty bottles
of liquor and several hundred bottles Of
wine.
With one exception all those present e1-
pressed themselves as highly satisfied with
the entertainment. The one exception was
the bridegroom, who was obliged to pay for
the feast out of his wife's dowry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

greater part of month to construct the
great emblem.
The flowers are selected from great as
sortmcnt and more than 5000 separate
plants are required to completely cover
the base. These are arranged with greatest
care. SO that the colors will be in striking
contrast. Thevarious parts of the face may
be recognized for considerable distance
Even when the flowers have been carefully
planted the clock requires constant care.
The plants must be trimmed almost daily
to keep the face clear and distinct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

vase should be placed on the floor. and at
little distance from it should be hung pieces
of Irvine, which should reach to the ground
and should be fastened at the top. but not
az the bottom.
a person then, standing With the pieces OF
Irvine between him and the vase. may take
stick and strike with all his force at the
vase yet he will not be able to touch it. for
the reason that the free ends OF the twin
will curl around the stick the moment 1t
comes In contact with them and will e6ectu-
ally impede its progress
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
New Billiard Cue.

Quite different in many respects from the
ordinary billiard cue Is new one just
patented. The parts OF which 1t is COM
posed are a support, cue movable thereon.
a spring latch or trigger and movable
sleeve, which is arranged upon the free end
Of the support, and which is designed to
regulate the effect of each stroke. There Ia
also another sleeve at the other end, and
between the two sleeves the cue can slide
freely After a stroke has been given the
spring causes the cue TO recoiI and return to
its normal position
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Brush The Coin Off.

4 sSppose It is your turn to entertain some
young people at en- evening party. Take a
Eent or nickel from your pocket. place it
on the outstretched palm of either hand,
and challenge anyone to brush it away.
Any kind OF brush may be used for this
purpose. but no brush that was ever made
will prove effective, since the coin Will re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Chinese Taught Secretly.

In China little attention is paid, as rule,
10 the education of girls, and moreover very
little information is given by natives TO
foreigners who show much interest in this
tubject.
Chinese girls who have come under the
h1uence Of missionaries are taught to read,
Erite. and they also devote some time to the
ttudy Of geography. Except for their dress.
lhese little girls leok much like American
tirlS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

Nature INDUCES In strange freaks now
.nd then. and an instance In point Is the
a I'm whose picture is shown herewith.
r. is IS half sheep and half deer, It's 1atner
being of the latter family.
Virginia farmer raised it. and It has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

OF the many treasures discovered In the
East by the German expedit ton, OF which 1
DE-. Robert Kolde is the lea no one
5un ca rthed in the palace Of King Nebuchad-s
nezzag. - IS
& It IS fashioned Sof ma olored glazed
tiles, in the form OF a mosaic, and Is re-
gard ed as one. Of the choicest specimens Of
that kind that IS ever been g found E
Lions Of this PEE used to adorns the outer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
Can't Break Vase.

To break vase with a stick seems quit,
easy. yet it cannot be done if the vase II
protected by few pieces OF loosely hang
Ing twirie- A man Is trying 10 break a vas,
by striking it with stout cane under such
circumstances. but the pieces of Irvine that
hang loosely between 1t and him render bis
efforts fruitless.
In order to perform this trick, vase.
stick and a ball of Irvine are necessary. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

also often placed in front OF the QUEER DOORS
presuma 81 because their grim aspect en-
#Abled5 them to perform admirably the duty
aOf .watchman. = .ss;;Ils4
Ash ebuchadn ezzar reigned durirx the
sixth century before Christ, this novel work
vas in fragme EtssWhe ns the 6 ermans xpior-;
sers found Slt,s but MI the pieces we.a rccoS-s
erred, nd twas not dif cult to- place. them!
jim their on ginal peslt Ito s.s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
KING MENELIK AND WIFE.

a court attendant holds the richly embroid.
cred umbrella, which is the symbol Of roy
atty.
The Queen is wearing velvet mantle,
which is also richly embroidered, and in
other respects her costume is very similar
to that of the King. II is remarkable, how
ever, that she has no ornaments on her head
or neck, since such ornaments are generally
worn by oriental princcsses and queens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

1t was found that the beetle attacked only
the spruce, and only the larger trees The
first entrances are made in the bark of a
healthy tree at point from six to ten feet
from the base. Here the beetle begins a
series of borings and zigzag excavations
which weaken the vitality, and from these
numerous wounds cause decay and final
death OF the tree
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01
HALF SHEEP, HALF DEER.

been the wonder of the neighborhood. Tte
picture shows plainly how the creatafe
takes after each OF It's parents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

Greece holds the earthquake record, with
3.1S7 shocks in five years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

In Russia the penalty for leading q St&ikD
is the same IS that Tor rebellion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

Emperor William of Germany owns 26o
farms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-10
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, Nov. 10.-The postmas-
Ter at Newton will be allowed one adj
ditional letter carrier on Dec. II.
The comptroller of the currency has
approved the Des Moines National
Bank as a reserve agent for the First
National Bank of Mason City.
Pensions have been granted to
Iowans as follows:
Originals-Milo Adams, Cedar Rap
ids, Sc; William J. letters, Red Oak, SIS
(war with Spain)
Increase, reissue, etc.-Daniel M. Cox,
Moulton, s12; Weidner II. Spera, Coun-
ell Bluffs, s12; Alva FL. Barton, Mar
shalltown, S12;; Edward c. Barley,
Soldiers Home, Marshalltown, So;
Samuel King, Raymond, Sc; Constance
Hinton, Colfax. $14; George Snyder,
Pleasantville, IS; William B. Witty,
Des Moines, IS; William E. Fowler, Lee
Claire, S12; David G. Anderson. Keo-
kuk, $50.
widows. minors and dependent rela-
tives-Sarah Billiard, Kellerton. S.;
Maritime Montgomery, Davenport, SIS
Sarah E. Roberts. Guthrie Center. IS;
Emma Knapp, Little Cedar, IS; Sc
zelda Parish, Vincennes, $l2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-10
Home Seek er's Excursion
VIA THE
Southern Railway

To points in Alabama, Georgia, North
and South Carolina, Kentucky, Missis-
sippi. Tennessee and Virginia: on
Tuesdays, October 2lst, November 4th
and 18th, December I'd and 10th, at the
very low rate of one fare for the round
trip plus So to So. Tickets are good
going fifteen days, and for stop-over
south of the Ohio river, with final limit
for return OF twenty days from
date of sales.
On same dates, one-Way settlers
tickets viii be sold to points in same
territory, inclui ling certain points in
Florida, at half rates, plus SO from
Ohio river gateways. Lines north
thereof will ada one fare.
For Information about rates, etc, call
on your nearest ticket agent, or write
J. S. Mccullough, N. w. p. A., 225
Dearborn St, Chicago, Ill.
For information about farm lands,
business locations, etc. write j. f..
Olsen. Agent, Land & Industrial Dept,
Chicago Ill.
G. b. Allen. A. G. p. A, st. Louis Mo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-10
Dubuque Levies Eleven Mills,

Special to Times Republican
Dubuque, Nov. 10.-A general tax
levy of IL mills for the year has been
fixed by the city council. An extra levy
of Clio mills was fixed for the sprink-
ling district and it will be assessed
against the property owners on the
streets sprinkled. This levy was agreed
upon at a recent meeting of the COM
mittee of the whole and reported and
was adopted at last Saturday nights
meeting.
The firemen's petition that they be
granted an entire day off every eighth
day was adopted on motion of the
chairman of the committee of the whole
by whom it was reported. In the past
the firement received day off every
eighth day, but they had to return to
the engine house to sleep. Now they
are given twenty-four hours, SO that
they can spend the entire day with their
families. While the council grants this
petition willingly, they still hold the
firernen under the present rules in force,
which are to the effect that the mem
bers of the department must respond to
an alarm or call.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-10

nations doing business on the metric
basis.
One of the serious objections to the
metric system is raised by the question,
What would be done with the dis
carded measures of length, capacity,
and weight? There are no doubt mill
lions of costly rules which would have
to be discarded. Then think of the
gauges in the engineering shops, and
the measured tools, machines and en-
gines, to omit mention of fluid meas
ures, the replacement of millions OF
which would represent an enormous
sum. The alteration of the present
measures to the French metric system
would mean the introduction of three
or four decimals, if not recurring ones
also, which could only be dealt with
by costly micrometer gauges; and, in
fact, the change would mean in many
machine shops large expenditure in
time and money, but would in the end
be beneficial.
Despite these objections there is lit
tie doubt, that the consensus of COM
mericai opinion is now in favor of the
adoption of the metric system. Our
fossilised and homogeneous standards
were all very well in the old nom
competitive days, but we can not at
ford to be SO absolutely Independent
as once upon time we We're. For
our own convenience the change is de-
sirable, and the longer we delay the
greater will be the cost and the waste.
An early prospective date for COM
pulsory use. would have to be ar
ranged, so that as much wear as pos
sible might be got out of the old
standard weights and gauges and meas
ures. New requirements should be on
the new standard.
FRANK J. STILLMAN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-10
Books of the Chicago Packing
Firms Being Examined by
the Experts
FIRST DEFINITE WORK DONE
Assets of the Various Constituent Com
panies to Be Asoertained-It is Stat
ed That the Territory Will Be Ovid
ed Between the Various Companies
Other News.

Chicago, Nov. 10.-Representative of
the Rockefeller beef trust underwriting
syndicate are in Chicago to appraise
the property of the packing houses
which are to enter the S500,000,00o beef
merger. This is the first definite step
toward the formation of the big beef
trust. The Representatives of the I'M
derwriters are now working on the
books of Swift &c Co., and they will go
thru the same procedure with the other
Chicago packing houses which are to
be parts of the big combine.
1t was announced in New York few
days ago that Jan. was the date fixed
for the debut of the giant beef merger.
1t is also reported that j. Ogden Ar
mour will be the president, instead
OF p. A. Valentine, who was first men
TONED to head the combine. Besides
the Chicago yards the plants included
in the deal Will be those at Kansas
City, East St. Louis, st. Joseph, Mo-,
Fort Worth, South Omaha, and Sioux
City. Several more independent plants
from which competition is feared are
to be purchased.
According to current gossip, $500, 00O,-
600 of preferred stock represents all
tangible assets, good will, etc. The
$20o,000,000 common stock is said to
represent water. and the S100,000,000
bonds represent some $25,000,000 paid
for plants purchased in the last six
months.
Already the branch houses of the big
packers are being consolidated in the
smaller cities. In Springfield the To-
cal houses of all the big packers have
been closed except Swift's. This firm
has been given a monopoly Of the trade
in that territory.
AS fast as the arrangements can be
perfected the territory will be allotted
in this manner thruout the country,
and only one branch house will be
maintained in the smaller cities. Here
tofore each packer has maintained a
branch in each city.
j. Ogden Armour and p. A. Valentine
have been looking after the negotiations
for the packers. and it is said that all
arrangements have been perfected, and
that the appraisement of the properties
is all that remains TO complete the big
deal. Neither Mr.. Armour, Mr.. VAL
entine, nor G. f. Swift would be seen
last night
Ira n. Morris of Nelson Morris & Co.
was non-commital When asked about
the matter.
The men now examining the books
and appraising the property of the
Swift company will begin on some ono
of the other concerns in the stock yards
as soon as they have completed their
work with Swift, will they not?' was
the question asked by the reporter.
L don't know anything about it,"
answered Mr.. Morris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-10
SHOPS WILL REMAIN.
Great Western Officials Call All Talk c
Ma,a MnoncLira

Great Western Officials Call All Talk of
Removal Mere Moonshne.
st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 10.-Officials
of the Chicago Great Western railway
brand as pure "moonshine" the rumors
that the company has abandoned work
on the extensive improvements and en-
largements of the shops at Oelwein,
and that the work of constructing the
has been suspended. The rumors seem
to have sprung from the last report
that negotiations were pending in New
York for a sale of the road.
r. c. Wright, secretary of the COM
pany. refutes the rumor effecting the
constructing the new Omaha line. THE
contractors are pushing the work as
fast as possible said Mr.. Wright. $50
far as that part Of the story is concern
ed there is absolutely nothing to it,
Tracy Lyon, general manager Of the
road, just as emphatically denied the
rumor that work on the Oelwein shops
had been stopped, and that the shops
will be removed to st. Paul. Most of
the work there has been completed.
However, there was some question in
regard to the location of one of the new
buildings, and work on it was suspend
ed until the matter could be settled by
the officials. Oelwein was selected for
the location of the general shops of the
because of its central loca-
ton, and now that the company is
building into Omaha and has in con-
line from Oelwein to
Sioux City, over a third of which line
is now in operation, Oelwein will be
more than ever the central point of the
system, and the logical point for all
general shops.