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THE NEW ELEMENT. Experiments Which Resulted in the Discovery of Radium, The investigations whica resulted in the detection of Becquerel rays be gan soon after the discovery of the X rays and were intimately connected with it. In the early days of Roentgen rays there were many facts which sug pgested that phosphorescence had some thing to do with the production of these rays. It occurred to several French physicians that X-rays might be produced if phosphorescent sub stances were exposed to sunlight in stead of to the electrical action of 2 Crookes tube. Prof. Henri Bacquerel of the University of Paris undertook experiments to test this supposition as early as 1896, only & few montks after X-rays had been discovered. Among the substances used in these experiments was one containing the metal uraniium. This was placed up on a photographic plate, which had first been wrapped in black paper in order to protect it from the light. After the piate had stood in bright sunlight for several hours, it was re moved. A slight trace of photographic action was found at these parts just as Becquerel had expected. It was clear that rays were capable of pass ing through the black paper. Since the X-rays were the only omes then known to possess this power, it seem ed as though the problem of produc ing X-rays by sunlight was solved. Then came the fortunate accident. After several plates had been prepared for exposure to sunlight a storm came up, and the experimeuts had to be postponed for several days. When the work was resumed the plates had been lying in the dark room so long that they might easily have deteriorated in someé way, so that it seemed hard ly safe to use them. But instead of simply throwing the plates away Becquerel fortunately developed them, thinking that some action might possi bly have taken place in the dark. The result was that he obtained better pitures than ever before. The expos ure to sunlight, which had been re garded as essential to the success of the former experiments. had noth ing at all to do with the mat ter. The essential thing was the pres ence of-uranium, and the photographic effects were not due to X-rays, but to Becquerel rays. There were many long and difficult steps to take before even our present incomplete knowl edge of the subject could be reach ed, but this fortunate accident was the beginning of the long series of ex periments which have already led to the discovery of the new element radilum and which bid fair to revolu tionize some of the most fundamental conceptiong of physics and, chemistry. ~—Ernest Merritt in Century. England and Japan. That our sympathies are with Japan fn this hour of trial we are free to acknowledge, because we believe that Japan staunds in this controversy, as gshe herself asserts, for Anglo-Saxon ideals asainst a power whose methods and whote alms have everywhere, in Poland and in Finland, in Armenia and in Central Asia, in China and in Manchuria, been absolutely opposed to Anglo-Baxon ideals. It is for that rea son that we represent in this matter, as we believe, more truly than Mr. Morley the sentiments of the British people whom he rightly deseribes as the oldest and greatest democracy in Burope—sentiments which, we may remind him, are openly shared by the youngest and greatest democracy in America—namely, the people of the United States.—London Times. Increasing Number of Murders, In 1886 there were 1146 murders in the United States, last year there were 89076, The average number of murders im the United States during the last five years approximates 8500. More homicides are committed in some American states than in the whole British or German empire. There are more in this country than in any other, Russis excepted, and at the present rate of progress we shall soon be ahead of Russis . —Chicago Tribune. 28 Army Generals Send Letters of Endorsoment to the Inventor of the Great Catarrh Remedy, Pe-ru-na, Brlgadiu-éenanl King,of Confederate Army. Writes: “I unhesitatingly state that 1 am convineed Peruna s a medicine that will effeot all the cures that is claimed for ite use.”—J. Floyd King, Washington, D. C. General Smalls, Beaufort, 8. C, Writes: ‘1 have used Peruna for catarrhal trouble, and find it beneficial and to be all that it promises, and freely give it my un qualified recommendation.”—Robert Smalle. Goneral Abbott, of Washington, D. C, Writes: “I am fully convinced that your remedy Peruna is an excellent tonic. Many of my friends have used it with the most beneficial results for coughs, colds and ca tarrhal trouble.”—lra C. Abbott, 806 M St., N. W., Washington, D. C. | Captain Yarnell, of Washington, D. C., Writes: “Your medicine, Peruna, I believe to be the best medicine for catarrh on the market. I have taken only a small amount and can see very beneficial results.”—W. G. Yarnell, 2322 Lincoln St., N. E., Wash ington, D. C. General Mcßride, of U. 8. A,, Writes: ‘“‘l have no hesitation in recom mending Peruna to all persons who are af flicted with catarrhal troubles.”—J. D. Mcßride, 450 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W, Washington, D. C. General Longstreet, of the Confederate Army, Writes: “I can testify to the merits of Pe runa, botl#as a tonic and a catarrh rem edy. Peruna enjoys the greatest gpnta tion as a catarrh remedy of any medicine yet devised.”—James Longstreet, Gaines ville, Ga. General Noske, of 0. V. U,, Writes: ‘I commend Peruna to those who are troubled with colds producing catarrh as a most efficacious cure and as a good general tonic.”—Chas. F. Noske, 213 B Bt., N. W., Washington, D. C. 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Geaeral Butler, of South Carolina, Writes: “I can recommend Peruna for dyspepeia and stomach trouble. I have been using your medicine for a short pe riod and I feel very much rcliend.. It s indeed & wonderful medicine besides & good tomie.”—M. C. Butler. Brigadier-General Kirby Writes: “I can ressmmend Peruna to all those who ave afflicted with catarrh.”— General D. T. Kirby, Washingten, D. C. Gen. Powell, Heoker Post No. 443, Writes: “After uaing one bottle of Peruna I beeame convinced of its curative quali ties, and continued its use to date. All symptoms of catarrh have disappeared, yet I contimue its moderate use as a preventive and an old man’s tonic.”—W. H. Powell, Belleville, lil. VS L "t SR g ZE - \N . T Yt ' , \{’ AN 4’ -~ ARND /I ”“.‘fx\ N S o 9 04 '"" //,/ e B ¢ s i . / : Gen. Sebring, of the Confederate Army, Writes: “I can cheerfully recommend your valuable remedy Peruna as a very excellent tonic, and also good for coughs, colds, ca tarrh and general debility.”—W. H. Be bring, 133 W. 4th Bt., Jacksonville, Fla. General Lumax, of Washington, D. C,, Writes: “I can cheerfully recommend your remedy as a permanent and effective cure for catarrh, colds and to any one who needs an invigorating tonie to build up their system.”—L. L. Lumax, 1603 19th St., Washiagton, D. C. Gen. Payne, of Washington, D. C,, Writes: “I join with my comrades in rec ommending Peruna to my friends as an in vigorating tonic to build up the system.”— Gen. Bugene B. Payne, 407 4th St.,, N. W, Washington, D. C. General Talley, of Pa., Vol. U. 8. A, Writes: “Your Peruna has been used by me and my friends as a relief for catarrhal troubles with the most beneficial results. I am so convinced of the efficacy of Peruna that I do not hesitate to give it my recom mendation.”~—Wm. Cooper Talley, 713 D St., N. E., Washington, D. C. 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Yoder, of Ohio, Writes: “I have found Peruna to be a wonderful remedy. I only used it for a short time and am thoroughly satisfied as to its merits.””—S. 8. Yoder, Washington, D. C. General o'Connor, of U. V. Legions, Writes: “If you are suffering from catarrh or physical debility immediately commence the use of Peruna. It has been of the greatest benefit and service to many of my friends.”—Dennis O’Connor, 738 32d St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Gen. Wright, of the Confederate Army, Writes: “I take pleasure in recommending Peruna. It is a remarkable medicine and should be used by persons who are in need of a good tonic and by sufferers from ca tarrh.” — Marcus Wright, 172¢ Corcoran St., Washington, D. C. Gen. Hawley, of Washington, D. C,, Writes: “I have used Peruna and find it very beneficial for kidney trouble and es pecially good for coughs, colds and ca tarrhal troubles.”—A. F. Hawley. Gen. 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