New Theory of Ether.
The ether is the supposed medium, filling all space and interpenetrating all bodies, by which the waves of light and other forms of radiant energy are transmitted. Many theories of the nature of the ether have been proposed. The latest comes from the famous chemist, Mendeleef, who thinks the ether may be a chemical element, so light that the velocity of its molecular vibrations is sufficient to render it independent of gravitation. If its atomic weight is supposed to be one millionth of that of hydrogen, it is believed it could escape the attraction of the largest bodies in the universe. Mendeleef proposes for it the name newtonium.
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Martians, 1904
Martians as visualized in 1904, The Washington Times, April 17, 1904
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History of Mars (until 1904)
The first entry in the story is off by almost 400 years, Ptolemy wasn’t born until 100 A.D.
The Washington Times Washington D.C., April 17, 1904
Hemmed in by His Foes
Spring-Heeled Jack seized Carston in his monkish garb and swung him up above his head. “Your race is run,” he cried. “Die, villain, die!”
Spring-Heeled Jack, 1904, issue #11
A Fugitive From Fate
Like a meteor Spring-Heeled Jack spring upon the would-be assassin. “Look to yourself, Sir Whittaker,” screamed the knave, “the fiend himself is here!” “Ay, here to defend the right!” Jack thundered.
Spring-Heeled Jack, 1904, issue #10
A Midnight Mystery
Both pistols rang out just as Spring-heeled Jack, bounding clean over the flying steed, gripped the halter-rope; both bullets struck home, and he spun round in mid air and fell with a crash.
Spring-Heeled Jack, 1904, issue #9
Swift Vengeance
“Look to yourself!” screeched Jonas Gaunt, and turned his horse and dashed from the road. The words had scarcely reached Lord Quinton’s ears when something alighted on his horse, and a hand of steel gripped him. He was in the clutches of Spring-heeled Jack.
Spring-Heeled Jack, 1904, issue #8
A Leap for Liberty
As an arrow speeds from a bow, Spring-heeled Jack rode in the air, and as he hovered for a moment between the bayonets, a pistol gleaming in his hand. There was a spurt of fire, the officer fell, and then Spring-heeled Jack was gone.
Spring-Heeled Jack, 1904, issue #7
The Dead Witness
“Spring-heeled Jack on a white horse!” Joe Braid shrieked. All three started at a run, puffing, blowing and panting for breath, with Spring-heeled Jack, sitting astride the white steed, his arms thrown up and uttering terrible cries, thundering behind them.
Spring-Heeled Jack, 1904, issue #6
The Price of Guilt
“The door is locked, and there is no help for you!” Sedgefiled hissed, clutching the girl’s arm as he drew his sword. “Liar! where I am there is help for the weak and oppressed!” The doors of a cabinet flew open, and Spring-heeled Jack appeared.
Spring-Heeled Jack, 1904, issue #5