[1](Since this text was written the following item from a London newspaper has been brought to our attention:
“A new war weapon, it is said, has recently been invented by an Englishman, which, through separating an electric current by a mechanical device, has the power of paralyzing whatever life comes within its focus. In one experiment it is claimed the ray was focused from a distance of four miles upon a horse, and resulted in its staggering as though stunned by some mighty blow, and falling dead. It is further alleged that an identical effect would have resulted had the distance between machine and animal been infinitely increased. The invention is now receiving careful consideration at the London War Office.”
Mr. Akers disclaims any prior knowledge of this remarkable invention and regards the matter as a mere coincidence.—The Publishers.)
[2]“Atkayma” literally interpreted means, “The Father of the People.” The word “Kaym” is used as “Our Father.”
[3]Curiously enough, the Maya year, established before the whites discovered Yucatan, was the same as our own—three hundred and sixty-five days.
