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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
CORRESPONDENCE.

EDITOR INDEPENDENT-We find ip
the Canyonville items in the Plain
dealer, of the 18th inst, an item in re-
gard to the dam at Roseburg, warning
the people of the unlawfulness of the
dam, In consequence Of their not be-
ing salmon at Canyonville, claiming
the dam to be tan unmitigated nui.
sance." I wish to inform the people
and the correspondent of the Plain
dealer that there Is no obstacle in the
way of the fish navigating the river,
as the dam Is not closed up, aud If 1t
was the company owning the property
are law-abiding citizens. and would at
once provide fish ladder, as the law
requires, If they did not already have
ample water to admit of their ascen-
sion. Now Mr.. correspondent do not
speak of an improvement so essential
to the people Of Douglas county ir
any such way. See and think before
you condemn, and do as my parent,
taught me, always look before you
leap. NERO.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
Mothers , Mothers Mothers III

Are you disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by q sick child
suffering excruciating pain of cutting
teeth? If SO, go at once and get q
bvttle of Mrs. Winslow's soothing
Syrup It will relieve the poor little
sufferer immediaiely-depend upon
it; there Is no mistake about It, There
used 1t, who will not tell you at once
that 1t will regulate the bowels, aud
give rest to the mother, and relief aud
health to the child. operating like
magic. 1t Is perfectly safe to use In
all cases, and pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one of the
Oldest female physicians and nurses in
the United States. Sold every where.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
p. o. Directory.

Onae d after June 1Geh, 1850. the mails
for the Eoush, including. California. Nevada
and eastern States. wiz close at O'Clock
r. M., sharp.
The mails for the korth viii cloee at
6:45 p. NJ.
The mails Tor Coos knd Curry counties
will close each day. asurdays excepted
at 6:45 p NJ
Patterson's mill will hose Friday evening
1t o'clock p. M.
dap
Mails from the nes.h daily, Sundays
excepted at s7:15 P. II.
From Coos aiid Curry counties at IL M,
daily. Monday excepted.
From Patterson's mill Saturday at 1885,
T. u.
J Monday order business transacted eact
1 lay, Sundays excepted. from o'clock A.
81 20 5 o'clock p. NJ. Valuable letters and
pAecels registered to- all parts of the world
n. @. STANTON P. NJ.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25

A cough. cold or sore throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently re-
suits in an incurable lung disease of
the consumption. Browns Bronch>
iai Troches are certain to give relief
in Asthma, Bronchitis, coughs, cat
tarh, consumptive and throat diseases.
For thirty years the troches have been
recommended by physicians, and al
ways give perfect satisfaction They
are not new or untried, but having
been tested by wide~aDd constant use
for an entire generation, they have
attained well-merited rank among the
few staple remedies OF the age. Pub
lie speakers and singers use them to
clear and strengthen the voice. Sold
at twenty-five cents o box everywhere.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
Hand.ome Testimonial:

During the week Messrs. Caro- Bros.
presented Mr.. J. o. Barker with q
handsome gold watch, as testimonial
Of their regard. The firms presen,
was engraved In an appropriate man.
ner, and was given one of the bes,
clerks In the city. Certainly Mr., Ba.
ker has been capable and faithful in
his services in behalf of the firm, and
that the firm should appreciate his ef.
forts is no more than should be- expect.
ed Of appreciative and generous gen.
tlemAn.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
NOTICE FOR FINAL PROOF.

Land Office. at Roseburg, Oregon, De-
cember 10, 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and secure final
entry thereof, on Wednesday, January
18th. 1881, before AZ. M. Melvin, Nota-
ry Public at Gardiner, Douglas county,
Oregon, viz: John T. Henderson, De-
ciaratory Statement No. 1857, for the
8 w 4of N W IA. N 1-2 of 8 w ia
and s 6 Ia of 8 W Ia, section %
s re w. and names the following as
his witnesses, viz: G. A. Henderson,
Of Ecotssburg, Benjamin Deland, Jo-
seph Butler and F. a. spenser, Of dars
diner. ali Of Douglas county, Oregon.
w. II. BENJAMIN, Req
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Valuable HoY Sc Dead.

Mr.. 81. Conn's valuable stallion,
"White Prince" is dead. He died
last week. In addition, Mr.. Conn has
lost fine Arabian colt, sired by ARA
bian Boy" Mr.. Conn was offered
$500 for "White Prince" q short TIM e
ago, and he would not have taken
500 for the colt. His loss in the two
animals may be safely put q. s., 900.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
Christmas! Christmas!l

At Haffanden Bros. Italian chest
nuts, Ohio chestnuts, Smyrna figs.
dates, Malaga raisins, sultanas, Zante
currantss citron, orange and lemon
peel, cranberries. oranges. lemons.
pears. apples and grapes. shelled all
naonds, candies in profusion, all kinds
Of nuts, boiled cider, etci N. B.--Psr-
sons having loat their hearts can re-
place then here.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
A Happy Pair.

Capt. Geo. w. Short and Miss Mary
A. Hill were married at the residence
of the brides parents on the 23d inst,
by Rev J. r. n. Bell. The contracting
parties are well known in the county,
and all here are their friends. conse-
quently all wish them a long life and
much happiness. II there Is regret
expressed it is on account OF the fact
that the welded pair will soon leave
for New Westminster, B. c., and the
company of . gentleman and his
charming and accomplished wife viii
he Loaf X, Ms.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
FOR 9ALE.
A Pine Stock and Farming Ranch.

Terms reasonable, and desire for sale is
occasioned through a wish to emigrAte TO
Eastern Oregon.
For price of land and references Inquire
Of John w. Kelly, at the fSDEPEEDENT
Office, or the proprietor on the premises.
Land for fsle-S00 acres Of timber and
grazing and farming land combined
about $500 Of farming land and the re-
mainder pasture and timber land. The
abovs contains fine orchard and about
acres Of garden land subject to irrigation
There also ia fine lot OF young trees ip
the above named orchard, embracing all
kinds peaches, cherries and apples and
vines OF all kinds. There is good water
wheel on the stream on the premises that
affords about twelve-horse power, and
runs the shingle mill of r. B. Martindale
a. IN. R L. STEPHENS.
Coles VALLEY. Oregon
There is chance for 90 ! bargains
who apply ear,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25

UNION ECNAMPMENT. No. ., !. o. o
Ri. meets at Odd Fellows Hall on the Isl
- 3d Fridays Of every month. Visitinp
ðren invited 10 attend
JOHN NICHLES, G. p.
IL. G.. HusM. Scribe
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
SATURDAY .1EcEMBER IS. 1885,
pAgRoN1sR TaE ADVERTISERS

We wish our advertising patrons .
prosperous holiday season, and IL our
patrons will look at our advertising
columns and considers their own ex-
perisnce, they will find those who ad-
yeftise with us are the most liberal Of
merchants and dealers. Being such
they should have Merry Christmas
and . Happy New Year. Among our
advertisers are Abraham, Wheeler a
Co, ; Arm solid In its worth and
square in its dealings We doubt II
here Is enterprising set oi
who constitute tue
.1sa state, and the stock OF
,ods on hand, is perhaps, the larges.
southern Oregon. As to theiI
ees for goods they only ask pur.
ussers to try them and learn from
ifsonai experience.
Thers Is Hafsndsn Bros. They
ave introduced here . first-class
vcsry store something necessary
ud something well kept. Certainly
le firm, under the able management
Mr.. Albclt HAffsnden, has not only
come permanent one In this city,
it In fts fair dealings has won the
hisc favor. The firms many pat.
rs wish it . long and prosperous
J. and its members prosperity.
{. Josephson is weIl-known to oul
sons. Hardly any Of them but has
ed fne suit Of clothes oi
ad were satisfied with their
So we'll pleased have they
th him. that they named him
.hier of Roseburg. Joe, "here's
health and yeur famiIy's.n
Bros. are on their feet and
>iv for the trade. They
- business, and de-
'ecess. They
part with
uleas-
ms
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25

froE, ~ge
OF Ch .GIon to
the reN ..nen from the
princirA empowering the
Marshala ..ent opium dens and
arrest those caught smoking opium?
The marshal of the city has little or
no authority In these matters just
now. That he should have almost
unlimited authority is proven by the
fact that the safety OF the town de-
pends, in measure, upon the removal
of the Chinese to another quarter, and
that not only men, BUT BOYS, are fre,
lquenters of the opium dens. This
should not be permitted. The men
set the boys bad example; the boys
become men, and set examples fol
other boys, ald the curse is thus con
Itinued. And then 1t would not be {
pheasant thing to wake up some morn
ing and find that the town had re
solved itself into smoke. The addi
tional authority asked for the marsha
cannot be objected to since it has beel
petitioned for by q majority of ou
citizens, and 1t should be the aim Q
:he Board Of Trustees to listen to th
II majority in such matters.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
SIX RAYMOND,
su Ro EoN DENTIST,
2nd door to Dr.. Hamilton's Drug Store,
Rossburg, Oregon.
Rossburg, Oregon,

offars his professional services to the
people Of Douglas county, with whom be
has been acquainted several years. AL
work warranted frst-class, and terms as
moderate - any Qther In the profession.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
CALL 1T THE OFFICE |

Parties indebted to me must prepare TO
make settlement of their accounts by Jan-
uary 1st. 1881. I need the money in my
business and must have it, A prompt aud
favorable answer to this request will
obligs
w. 6. WOODWARD,
Roseburg. Dec II. 1880. z I'm
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
Cgetnospeuosnt
Society Meetings.
w /. FrEDLANDE.
PHILETARIAN

7zzsNS PHILETARIAN.
s Lodge, No. s. o. 0
F. meets on Saturday evening, Of each
week ct o'clock. IN their hall At Rose
burg. Members ofthe order in good stand
ing are invited TO attend By order ofths n
G
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25

A "I4ittle Girls entertainment will
be given at Grange Hall. ia this city,
on New Years Eve. The programme
announces IS changes, embracing
singing, declamations, tablcaux, etc.
We have no doubt that it will be de-
cided success, and in every way en-
tertaining.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
NJ E AT S
FOR THE
H OIL D "A YS.
JACOB BITzER

Would inform his patrons that he will
havea full supply of Beef, PORK, Mutton,
Pickled Pork, sausage, Head Cheese, LIys
er Padding. Blood Pudding, and Bolognas
for the Holidays. Also, q fine lot of
Turkeys and Chickens 34td
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

/ hereby give notice that all indebted to
me must call and settle by either cash or
note before the Let of January. 1881. UB-
iess such settlement is made / will feel
com prlIrd to add cost To the settlement.
PRES. EUBANKS.
35.1m Oakland, Dragon.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25
Christmas Presents.

Nh. Louis Belfils desires to-inform
the public that he has an extra lot of
Inc jewelry, suitable for Christmas
presents, and that he will not be un-
dersold In his line.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25

: Oakland. is
( who robbed
hop. Friend
arm for the
It. ]. B. Tich-
on the 18th,
and 4 days.
senned wher.
erve Christ
II be pleased
with any
'ulle rton, A.
have Joined
The club
membership.
( Mrs. w. 8.
lie Baker, 10
Salem, and
I'd upon her
70 on eartn.
their aunts,
. even to the
ffth genera
8 after Santa
) especially
lg about on
he last con-
is individual
within our
It this busi-
,reby gives
to him must
o immediate
nts. All ac-
, settled be-
sry, 1881.
ed 10 enter
n Christ ma.
will keep an
-s.aA -I
-. $3.50 III, III
AA' go
| Arch ma
n1 - = .ns
usi D'Trs.ns m
I'sn - .uss.
: ~ ns omoe.s' Hs'
- 80 =. ~
WnaoA iO-
4 1ne onlcefs
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25

f Oakland . is
# who robbed
shop. Friend
arm for the
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25

.erve Christ
II be pleased
} with any
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-25

1t. ]. B. Tich-
on the 18th,
and 4 days.
eened wher-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

There is no civi,izSi nation in the Western
Hemisphere in which the utility Of Hossettsr.s
Stomsch Bit rs as tonic. corrective and anti
hii)us medicine is not known and appreciated.
While it IL medicine for all seasons aud all
clin .tes i. is specially suited to the com Dlains
generated nv the weather. bsinR the puress and
best vagetrba sti nnlsnt in the world.
For sale By drno1ists and dealers to whom
apolY for Hostntter's Almanac flr 1881.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10
IRA DE
GOOD REASONS F)R The DOOFORS
FAITH
MoHRoE Ga. March 23 1889.

MoERoE Ga. March 23 1889.
We have Tor wv ;lv5 raol.hs oaea prescribing
C'SWif,s JyphiIc !p,c;i!'l in the trsatn ,nt
of Syphilis aud many other diseases for watch
it is rec } um ,u1sd ard the results have bsen
mos. sstisfac.lry, no. hAvtns 5ssn di3.ooolut,t
n a sing, ilI.saca. Va thlak. fot sll d;ssi53
i. i. rae } nuen isi TO cu:s i. stsai. wtlou.
pser, AMI TIA. oil tn m,li;il pr>t,.iol will
sooner or lstsr b, torcai t. ack'ov ys i. III
the tre,!m sat of spyn liz ss sine qt1 non:
". L. Galway. ID y.
J. T. R3BtssoN, n. u.
ATLANTA Ga, May o. 1872.
One of our WORK IN 20 had a bsi SO Of syphlls
cf f 20 years standing, and WAS cured entirely
WIN e. q L w HOOPER.
THgSWIFT SPEClEIC COMPANY, Pro-
Sold by E 8 LEAO3EATIR s. BRO.
Cali for cooy of 'YJulz u aaa Friend"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

FOB THE MILLIONS The bsudsone7t lice
of Silk H,odsetcn,ria. Cloves. Hose and Neck
wear at ISAAC ElcHBERGs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

Don't FAIL to call q. l. ETCHBERG's to
look at bis stock Of Closks, Do'mals, and
Ulsters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

BLACK SILK PLUSH JUS opened at ISAAC
ElCHBshGs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

ULsTEas! ULsTERs jlss opened at lssAAo
ElCBBEhG 3.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
TO GENTLEMEN:

TO GENTLEMEN:
We have . large stock OF GENTS Fine BOOTS
and SHOES of very superior quality, made by
hand, which cannot be surpassed in .tyle, qusli.
ity or price. A man may be decked in q good
suit of clothes and new hat. but if he has not
tidy feet he is not considered we'll dressed.
These goods will be sold for much less than
they can be bought for in this town or Washing
ton. All we ask is fer you to COM and examine
them. w. b. WADDEY, lilo King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

FOB ONE WEEK IN ALEXANDRIA. We have
succeeded 10 grtIUg large liue OF Clocks,
D,lImsDs, jackets. tnd U s'ers on consignment
tor ooe We,k, fvr cur customers to sei. CT from.
As this line enbrac 3 6ne goods specially, We
call the stteDIiJn Of L1lles TO them.
isaac EICHBERa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

CH1LDREN's AND MISSES CLoAKs at ISAAC
EIcHBERG's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

RUSSIA LEATHER 8 VIENNA GOODS
DRESSING CASES,
Odor and Jewel Cases,
Opera Glasses
Card Cases ia Pearl and
Russia Leather.
Glove and Handkf. Sets in
Vienna & Russia leather,
Portmonnaies, new and novel in design,
Work Boxes and Baskets
Beautifully Ornamsntsd,
Folios elsborately painted,
Ladies' Sstchels and
Shopping Bags.
Entirely new designs,
(Hand painted, the richest ever shown)
Letter and Cigar Gases in Russia and Vienna
Leather.
CORK GOODS,
Consisting of Folios.
Gard Gases,
Ladies' Companions,
Satchels, and Portmonnaes ETC.,
Very fashionable and quite new
COMB and BRUSH SETS very handsome
New designs in Inkstsnds, in Olive Wood,
Swiss Carved, and Glass Boquet Holders and
Vases, very handsome.
JAPANESE GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY
A full line of Novelties. Cabinets, Walters,
Bc1ss, Te!e.a-T Tete Sets, Grape Panel Pictures.
BEAUTIFULLY embroidered; Fans Psrssols, Wall
Pockets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes. in
Grape. Straw and Lacquer, and . thousand and
one other beautiful things in this assortment
EASELS. all the new styles. with frames at.
| tsched and without.
WOSTENHOLM'S FINE POCKET
KNIVES,
Beautiful in shape and finish.
| The BOOK DEPARTMENTS for the LITTLE
| FOLKS contains the largest number OF choice
books in every variety OF ornamentstiou and
style of binding evsr exhibited in this city, and
eheap.r than ever.
In addition the GAMES, PUZZLES, Blocks.
Dru1s and Tool Chests are endless in variety
WRITING DESKS and CABINETS, every
STYLE, from 10, to $2) each the vary best goods
made.
Pranp's Prizs Christmas and New Year Cards.
In addition all the new and beautiful designs OF
foreign and domestic silk.fringed and Pereume1i
all selected with special reference to beauty oi
desigu aud ornamentation.
Specisl attention is called to line of Velvet
Silk and Plush FRAMES-notably old Gold il
Silk and Plush. These Frames have been se
Iected with grea. care and are the very bes
quality made in any country. A very move
Frame is of uncut velvet.
In the BOOK DEPARTMENT will be foun
: Hstories Books of Travel, all the leading Poets
&c. in fine bindings; elegantly illustrate
hooks in ane bindings tor presents
All the new styles of Photograph and Aut:
ursph Albuma, Prayer Books and Hymnals
ss,s very rich Bibles, great variety of style
in elegant bindings
Psueteries and Cabinets of the finest Forelg
and Domestic Stationery.
' Accordeons, Music Boxes and Mouth o'gan
new styles and designs for amateurs and profe
sionslS.
1tis of course, impossible to call special
tion to other than leading articles every VI
,nnropriate for the holi lay season. Inc ato'
embraces many other beautiful .hlngs' ana
will afford us pleasure to show our holiday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

DAISINs, Currants. Ci'roD, Figs, .Prune8
1e Mixed Nuts and sugar Corn for sale cheap
by K. w. AVERY, 22i King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

n LARGE AND WE'LL ASSORTED
"a STOCK OF
MISSES AND CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
SHOE-
OF every description, which will be sold cheaper
than they can be bought elsewhere. They are
the best in the market
WADDEY, ITO King 81.
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FRIDAY. DECEM bEHES IL. 199O
HOLIDAY GOODS.

NAMPBELIS MINOR MEAT the best on
" the market. Apple. Peach Plum and Pear
Butter in store and for sale loe by
4. w. AVERY, 2i6 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

VAMPRELIS PRESERVED PINE AP.
" PILE, @ liuce, Citroh, Pears, Plums, Toms'
toes and kas pber-ies in lbs phils f9rsale low by
T. w. AVERY, 226 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

SUST kkCElVED aud IN store. u great Va
- riety Of Sausage Cutters and Suffers, Cosl
Hods, snoveis and Tongs, Stands Tor ohoveIs
md Tobgs Coal aeiVes, Stove shoVeIs &C. at
lJw prices.
Gees j. 7. CRElGHTON q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

TOR THE DANCE-A large stock of Ladies'
- Kid Slippers; new styles very handsome
and cheap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

A LOT OF LADIES WHITE KID SLIPS
1A tt 81, which are worth 81 60 These goods
are sent US to be sold. You will get no more ut
the price. Come earlv.
WADDEY, ITO King st.
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Fsbss AAEE BS HENE.

NOR HENTOR LEASE-The desirable and
e roomy STORE and WARHdoUSh NO
81 Cameron strest, lately occupied oy D. D.
Lawson & Go. Apply to
sepl6 H. NJ Da 80.
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To the Ladies.

We hava great many new styles for lsdiss'
wear that are really beautiful. Ladies' who have
any desire to present handsome understanding
will do wsll to examine them at
WADDEY's, llO King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-10

WINDOW GLAeS-A large stock on hanc
w also PUTTY Of the best Quality for Sal
nog6 4. s, LEADBEATER 3 BRO.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-04-16
Astronomical Notes..

Those of OurcitiZenS who are early rlSers
were afforded-or would have, if the sky
had been clear--the opportunity of seeing in
the eastern heavens this morning. phenOm-
enon which is always beautiful and in
teresting, the conjunction of the brilliant
planets Jupiter and Venus. Strictly speak
ing, the true conjunction, when they are
on the same north and south line, took
place yesterday at 8 p. m, but they were
then further apart than on the morning of
the 10Th, when their distance is less than
the apparant diameter of the moon. The
planet Mercury, which is SO hard to find on
acchunt of its proximity to the sun,
may also be seen very near his two more
brilliant companions a little further to the
west. All three planets are moving east
ward. but Venus much faster than
either of the others. Jupiter passed
Mercury on the Sth. Venus passed Mer
curry yesterday, and is in conjunction with
Jupiter. which is in conjunction with Mer-
curry again on the 18th, the latter planet
having quickened its pace in the meantime
and overtaken the more steady Jupiter.
Saturn is very unfavorably situated for
observation, being nearly in the direction
of the sun. Mars is gradually declining
toward the west, but can still be seen in
the early evening. Uranus alone of all the
planets is in convenient position, but re-
quircs a powerful telescope to be we'll seen.
The large red spot upon Jupiter's disc
which attracted SO much attention last
year, is still visible, and may be seen with
an ordinary telescope whenever the rotation
of the planet brings it into view.