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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

Word comes from Berkeley. Cal. that
Borrenls comet. which was discovered at
Marseiles on June y. 1893. has been the
object Of spe-
STUDYING FAILS OFcial obs r V a
BORRELLIS' COMET. tions n the
Lick Observa-
tory by Sebastion Abrecht Between June
% and August IS 1913. a total Of thirty
six photographs were secured with the
Crockc~ telescope. and with the Pierson
and Floyd cameras Throughout the en-
tire series Of photographs, Two distinct
types Of tails exist. The principal tail
is long ard straight in its general direc-
tion. and can Re traced II tho edge Of the
plate, distance OF 10 degrees. 1t was
always directed almost exactly away from
he sun. After leaving the head. it wild
ems out. and in most OF the plates di-
videS into two distinct branches. The
other tail is snort very much carved.
and presents practically the same appear
ance on all the negatives.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

II vas even possible that some monster
of ages past had b@ea lsfs over 10 4E-azs
us. TIE facts that exploring exPesdstisns
had never fsaSd she great se= serDess
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20
SOURCE OF ENERGY
FOUND I'M RADIUM.

may be influenced by the intensity Of its
own radiations- This has been suggested
as a possibility by DR.. J. J. Thomson
In order to test this point. measurements
of the radio activity OF radium bromide
have recently been made by +. Ruther-
ford, first in the solid state and then diff
fused throughout the mass of solution
having more than a thousand times its
volume NO appreciate cnange in the
radio-activity was observed in over a
months interval" says the Electrical Re
view. in describing the results. and the
conclusion is drawn that a distribution
OF the radiatinG matter over a few times
lis volume has no appreciate influence on
its radio-activity
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20


The collapse Of the Darlington hotel,
in New York. while in the course of con-
struction, causes the laymen to doubt
the accuracy of
BRINGING SCIENCE the science of
INTO DlSREPUTE. building. Car
ret p SerViss in
the World declares that the trouble lies
in cutting down expense" He says: Il
have been told that in some schools of
technical science there seems to be a ten
,iency 20 accept the dictates of the COM
mercial spirit. at least so far as concerns
the question how close the limit of safety
can be approached in cutting down eX-
pense To meet the demands of COMPETE
ton. Some students appear to be more
impressed by the teaching of methods
whereby money can be saved in engineer
ing enterprises than by what may be
taught them concerning the necessity and
the ethics of considering first of all the
excellence Of the work.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

scarlet fever patients in the isolation hos
pital.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20
NEWS OF SCIENCES
Existence of Muscle Rays Isl
Confirmed.
STUDY OF COMMET TAILS
Experiments with FinSen Rays
Are Made.

London has 4 new scientific surgical
sensation in the application of the Finsen
rays-which are apparently allied to the
Roentgen-for the
NEW APPLICATION removal of scars
OF FINSEN RAYS. following wounds
whether inflicted
In war or by the surgeons knife. Lately
quite A number OF British subalterns have
sought out the "light-curer" for the re-
moval of face wounds received in South
Africa The custom is rapidly growing of
surgeons sending their patients TO have
the scars left by operations removed.
-light-curer'' gives the following descrip-
ton of the process:
Repeated applications Of the Finsen
light in powerful form are given until
the blood corpuscles are stimulated to
such an extent that. by distension of the
cells and other resultant processes, new
tissue is formed and scars disappear"
A dispatch from Estancia, n. NJ, says
that an extensive deposit of the rare
mineral called bodite has been open
ed up near that
place. Preparations BLODITE FOUND
are being made to IN NEW MEXICO.
chip several cars
per day to eastern cities.
Blodite is used in the manufacture OF
sulphuric and many of the other acids
and like chemicals. 1t is stated that here
tofore the supply has been received from
Chile. India. Germany, and other foreign
countries and very little has ever been
found in this country,
News Of an important geological discov-
cry in South America has just been re
ceived at the University Of California
Astronomer W II.
SOUTH AMERICA Wright head OF
I'M NEW ROLE the Lick Observa-
tory. now in Chilli.
The find is remarkably perfect specimens
of the ichthyosaurus, and the significance
of the discovery lies in the fact that South
America has never been known previously
20 furnish specimens of these pre-
historic silurians so valuable to science.
This interesting fossil was discovered
near COquimbo, Chill, and the specimen
has been unearthed in almost perfect con-
dition Other valuable specimens have
been found in the same place. Professor
Merriam. occupying the chair of histori-
cal geology at the university, says that
so far as he is aware no specimen has
been discovered which rivals this one in
completeness or in scientific value.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20
SOUTH AM ERICA
I'M NEW ROLE.

II the energy of radium is due, as
some think, to its absorption of some
external radiation, stin unknown to
would
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20


students have in the interest of science
been deliberately exposed TO smallpox.
The university au-
thorities first OBJ DEATH BRAVED
tanned permission FOR SCIENCE.
from the board Of
health for final year medical students 10
attend Or. Sheard's clinics in the contag-
toUs diseases hospital The students at
tended few at time
Before being admitted all Of them were
vaccinated, and when they came 10 the
hospital their undertaking and their out
erclothiug except trousers and shoes were
removed.
They put on rubber caps and long linen
busters securely fastened AZ the throa,
and wrists. Then they were ready FOR
sdmittanoe 10 the Ward. on leaving. each
was required 10 take a carbonic ba.h
% strong, that in some cases il took ne
skin on This was followed by a Soap and
water bath.
TWO weeks is the iucuoa;ivc period Tor
smallpox That has more than exnired
and none Of the students has contracted
the disease
Or. Sheard regards the work as dis
dnct achievement in the interest Of me6i-
cal science in Ontario. During the past
sve years much Of Toronto's trouble has
resulted from the professions lack Of
knowledge Of smallpox Time and aesfn
eases have escaped detection by doctors.
and. being allowed 20 travel have come
to Toronto. spreading the disease on their
way. DR. Sheard himself when there
Is a case Of smallpox IN the hospital.
daily visits the patient during the dan.
gerous stage Of the disease -Four days
week he inspects the diphthegia and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20
VALUE PLACED ON
ARCTIC FOX FLEA.

this museum is believed TO cost him $50,
0oo year: and his collection of animals,
birds and insects is said to be worth
S. 0tp 90.
But the disagreeable insect coveted by
Mr.. Ro,hschild to make this collection
complete is 40 common flea. This -un-
comfortable insect" is represented in his
museum by ten thousand specimens gath
cred from every part of the world.
Every dog. cat and bird owns a different
sort Of flea. it appears. and the 'culeX
irritans'' which most visitors To pictur-
esque Italian and Spanish towns have
sampled Tor themselves is also q distinct
species
The rare insect. however. for which
$500 will he given is the flea peculiar
TO the Arctic fox.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

Lionel Walter Rothschnd. who is rec
ognized as a scientist in zoology. and pos
sesscs probably the finest private zoologi-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

News Of an important geological discov-
erv in South America has just been re
ceived at the University of California
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

Sixty university Of Toronto medical
students have in the interest of science
been deliberately exposed TO smallpox.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

All lines complete-Ypslanti MunsnE's Wilson Bros
Separate Misunderstanding for everybody
silk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

and Miss Lille jeffrey of this city,
took positions within a few feet OF
the ships Prov.
Brief addresses appropriate to the
occasion were delivered in behalf Of
the city of Milwaukee, the city of
San Francisco, the United States
navy and the Union Iron works.
Hardly had the last of these been
concluded than Miss Jeffrey. at the
bidding of her father, who is vice
president Of the Union Iron works,
touched the button that freed the
big ship The massive structure re-
sponded to the touch of the button
like a thing of life, and without the
slightest jar started down the ways.
AS it trembled on the move, Miss
Mitchell broke the bottle of wine
upon the prov and in clear. full
voice, said:
Il christen thee Milwaukee"
Gaining speed at every moment.
the great hull glided rapidly down
the ways into the water. Simulta-
neously the crowd gave vent to a
great cheer, which was soon drown
ed in the din created by the BOOM
ing of cannon and the blowing Of
whistles upon the countless craft in
the bay.
Meanwhile the Milwaukee glided
slowly out into the bay, raising a
heavy swell before her. A few yards
from the ways the big hull swung
slowly around and stood motionless,
with her broadside toward the crowd.
The workmen who had been stationed
on board quickly dropped a hawser
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

and made fast to a buoy. Then the
spectators. realizing what gracefli
vessel and formidable fighter the
Milwaukee will be, broke forth in
another mighty cheer.
The Milwaukee is a protected cruz
ser of 900 tons displacement, and is
sister ship of the Charleston and
the ST. Louis, which were were au-
thorized by the same act of congress.
Her principal data is as follows:
Length, 424 feet: extreme width, 60
feet; trial displacement, 300 tons;
mean draught at normal displacement
20 feet inches; engines, twin-schew:
1000 horse power; speed, % knots;
normal coal supply. $50 tons; coal
bunker capacity. 1900 tons.
The ships armament is to be as
follows: Fourteen 6-inch rapid-flre
guns, IS 14-pounder rapid fire guns,
|12 3-pounder rapid fire guns, four
1-pounder automatic guns, two 3inch
rapid fire field guns, two machine
guns, 30-caliber, and eight automatic
guns, 80 caliber.
The Milwaukee is one of three sis
ter ships. which are the largest pro-
tected cruisers in the Unites States
navy. the other two being the ST.
. Louis and the Charleston. They are
what is known as protected cruisers
and carry no armor, their protection
consisting solely of a protective, de-
Elective deck and shields for some
of her guns. The contract for the
construction of the Milwaukee was
signed April II. 1901, at price of
$2,S25,000 for hull and machinery,
and her keel was laid July 80, 1902.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10
FAIR MAIDS LAUNCHED
and CHRISTENED MILWAUKEE,

naming for hours to watch the giant
hull as it floated at anchor in the
bay.
The launching party was given a
place upon the large platform which
had been built around the prov of
the vessel. Miss Janet Mitchell OF
Milwaukee, to whom had been given
the honor of christening the cruiser.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10
FEET SWOLLEN TO IMMENSE
SIZE.

II had kidney trouble so bad that
could not work." says ]. ]. Cox OF
Valley View, Ky. INV feet were
swollen to immense size and / was
to my bed and physicians
were unable to give me any relief.
Ny doctor finally prescribed Foley's
Kidney Cure, which made a well man
>S me-" Sold bv Chas. McNab, 400
riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Sept. 10
The protected cruiser Milwaukee was
launched today in the presence of
thousands of spectators, including a
distinguished delegation from the
city In whose honor the vessel was
named and large number of knights
Templar from Wisconsin and other
states who have been in San Francis
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10
CURED HEMHoRRHAaEs OF TIE
Y.nNHR

"Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that I had many
hemmorhages," writes A. M. AXE Of
Wood, Ind. II took treatment with
several physicians without any bene-
fit. | then started to take Foley's
Honey and Tar and my lungs are now
as sound as bullet. l recommend
ii in advanced stages of lung trou-
BILE" Sold by Chas. McNab, 400 Riv-
erSile avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

n. Barber Asphalt
Paving Co.
IN MEMORY OF
BRANDYWINE

WESTMINSTER Pa, Sept. 10
The one hundred and SEVENTEEN an
niversary of the battle of Brandy
wine was celebrated today on the
battlefield, where on September IL,
1777, for the first time the continent
tai army carried the Stars and Stripes
into battle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

co this week for their triennial con-
clave.
Long before the hour appointed
for the launching the visitors crowd
ed the yards of the Union Iron works,
the adjoining housetops and the hills,
Many took places of vantage hours
before the vessel slid from the ways,
and they patiently waited until the
ship entered the brine. Even then
they were loath to depart. many re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

DIR. Henry I. Rasmus has chosen
"A Divine Command to Go Forward"
for his morning subject, and "A Man
Sent From Cod will be the evening
theme.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

Services at ST. Davids church at
Lidgerwood park will be IN charge
of Rev. c. II. Bearse. Holy commun-
ion will be celebrated at S:45 o'clock
p. m.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

In preparing his bunko game, Dave
Hill forgot one thing. 1t didn't occur
to him that Tom Watson couldn't be
muzzled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

ceive attention. Special music will
be provided at each service. The
services will be conducted in two
sections.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

Rev. A. n. Smith of the Centenary
Presbyterian church. will celebrate
the fourth anniversary of his resi-
dence in Spokane as pastor Of that
church. The morning service will
be devoted to review of the fall
work and an outline made for the
winter. The members of his church
are very proud of their pastor and
that he is to remain another year
at least is evidence of the high es.
TEEN in which he is held by his pa
rishioners.
The evening hour will be a sermon
specially adapted to the young peo-
pie, the subject being 1.-THE Good
Course of Study" The services be-
gin at 1880 o'clock instead Of 8 O'Clock
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

Rev. B. E. C<z. pastor of Central
Christian church. will devote the
morning hour to the subject of Tho
Christians Optimism" In the eve
ming the theme AN Innocent Prison
er In a Court of Injustice" will re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

At the Central Baptist church, cor
ner Shannon and Atlantic, Rev. G.
W. Griffin will speak in the morning
upon 1.-THE Vision of Holiness" In
the evening there will be a discussion
of the sixth chapter of Romaus.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

They Followed Him" has been
chosen for the morning subject at
the United Presbyterian church. Rev.
NJ. E. Dunn, pastor. The evening
theme will be Life Is More Than
Meat"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

The services of First Church of
Christ, Scientist, are now held in the
basement of their new church build
ing, corner Fourth avenue and Post
street, at II O'Clock a. m, Sunday.
Subject of the lesson sermon, Mat
ter" Wednesday evening meeting
af o'clock
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

Rev. George r. Wallace Of West
minister Congrega tional church will
preach his second sermon upon the
subject. THE st. Louis Exposition
and Its Story of Mans Work in Gods
World" The evening sermon is en-
titled 'The Greatest Wonder of Av-
erage Life"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

Rev. c. II. Braden of the Grace
Baptist church makes the following
Sunday announcements: Morning sub
ject, People Who Are Too Busy to
Go to Heaven" Evening subject,
Killing Giants" Sunday school at
O'Clock. Young peoples meeting
715 p. m, led by Mr.. Palmer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

Notice 10 hereby given that the spo-
kane Traction company will, on Sep
ternber l3, 1904, apply to the city
chise ordinance hereinafter set out.
nnnYMA MCT. M0
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10
CHURCHES

Vincent NJ f. church tomorrow morn
ing in a new arrival from the east in
Spokane's musical world, Mr.. n. A.
Krantz, who is about to open a stu
dio here. He comes we'll recommen-
ded and will doubtless receive a corr
dial welcome. He will be heard for
the first time in Spokane at Vincent
church tomorrow. His solo is THE
Unseen Kingdom" by Gerald Lane.
The morning anthem is 1.-The Lord
ReiRneth," by ]. A. Vance; evening
anthem, Softly Fades the Twilight
Ray" (Pinsuti). Mr.. w. a. FELTON, and
choir.
The hour of services in this church
have been changed to 1920 o'clock
a. m. and 80 p. m Rev. H. D. Kim
balls morning sermon will be enti-
tied THE Third Time" The evening
THE Man VINO, Spurred on by his
Wife, Sold Himself to Evil"
w. II. Fry of Jefferson NJ. E.
church will speak upon Equipment
for Service" at the morning service
and From Secrets of the Victory" is
the title of the evening sermon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

PHONE ExoKANoE Q.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

A new baritone is to be heard at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

The Spokane Liberal Lecture league
q new society, just formed, will hold
its first meeting at the Unitarian
church, tomorrow at s o'clock p. m.
DIR. Conlson Turnbull will lecture on
1.-THE Science of the Soul" This is
the first lecture Of a series of ~,
which will be given Sunday evenings
until November 81. DR.. Turnbull is
q brilliant scholar and a speaker OF
great merit. The people of Spokane
cordially invited to attend the Ice
lures free of cost.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-10

First Baptist church-corner Lin
coin street and Second avenue. 1880
a. m. and 500 p. m, worship and
preaching Sunday school at noon.
Young peoples meeting Z p. m. Mid
week meeting Wednesday evening.
DIR. Van Osdel will preach in the
morning on The Doorkeeper To My
Church." and in the evening, The
Revival at Sychar."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-07
a Few Grain Yields. !.

O 4
+ McHenry Tribune: j. "a. Duck, an
old pioneer. who owns large hunk Of;
land west Of town, and is also wei on
in this world's goods. reports q yield
OF % bushels Of fax to the acre at:
$1.10 per bushel. j. p. Sutton, a large
land owner and prosperous farmer.
south east OF McfIenry. had q yield Of
28A bushels of wheat to the acre
which graded No. northern at 5 100.
per bushel, OF $27.7 per acre. What is
the matter with North Dakota She's,
all right ]. P. Haint, 4 newcomer, liv-
ing northeast of town. on $40 per acre
land reports a yield of % bushels OF
wheat per acre. $28 on $40 land Is
going some. Ed. McKinnon thresheds
2735 bushels Of wheat from a hundred
acres and It graded No. + northern
He has IN over 400 acres this year
which, at present prices, viii bring.
him In the neighborhood OF $40, 900.
It is needless to remark that Ed. is
not in any sweat about disposing Of
his farm. s. 5.5sS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-07

Of vegetables that are kept Tor seed.
Besides these the Arm has i large
store house adjacent to the Northern
Pacific tracks for the storage Of wheat
and other small grains.
The magnificent seed annual Of this
firm viii come from the Tribune press
this year as usual, and will consist OF
10000 copies, an increase Of so per
cent over last seasons edition and 100
per cent more than It was two years
ago. va. q. # . I, Il
This magnificent business has been
built up BY careful and constant at
tention to detail. and the faithful car
rying out Of every promise made to
the purchasing public.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-07
Il. STATE NEWS |! !!

The N. P. depot at Goodrich has
been enlarged. lssss "a
Nelson county democrats nominated
w. H. Hensey for senator and II. Alme
and Martin Lee for representatives. rs
Sheriff Serum Of McHenry county
wants to find . hobo named Jack Ryan,
who shot down VIM. Zeeh at McIIenry
In 9 blind pig row. s3ss.
The Roosevelt club at Goodrich ia
eastern Mclean county now numbers
81 members and at Washburn there Is
q club sof over 100 members
Col. p. smithEP eteueon has been
chosen Chairman Of the republican
central committee in Walsh county,
which insures a vigorous campaign
and thorough organization.
Bob Wallace OF jamestown. who
slipped and broke his ankle some time
ago, is recovering slowly. The ankle
has been released from the cast, and
Bob will soon be about as lively as
ever. s5 2$ VIII
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-07
THE REAL 3. ! CUES IoH

-
On the day OF the issue Of Presi-
dent Rooseyelt's letter OF acceptance
the day Of the Maine. election. by
the wa the press reports noted !
long visit t. Judge Parker ~ David
Bennett Hill.
It Is probable II not certain, thai
the two friends who have drunk
from the same canteen'' throughout
more than one campaign, discussed
thoroughly, one immortal saying of
their WE'LL eloved Thomas Jefferson,
namely
,s5I r a DUE PARTICIPATION on
OFFICE is Is MATTER OR RIGHT
HOW ARE YACANC IES no BIB
FILLED !? THOSE BY DEATH ARE
FEW; BY REsIGNATION NONa.,,''
This II, indeed, for the Democrats.
"a hard saying. q