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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
Annual Collecting Trip.

AS is our custom, representative
of this paper will visit the several
towns in this vicinity within the next
few weeks, for the purpose of recelv-
ing subscriptions to this paper and
also collecting accounts due us. We
make this trip in order that our pat
rons may be saved the trouble OF send
ing us the money, and also to receive
renewals before the first of the new
year. In thus doing, many parties
who take other papers with this can
have them continued without inter
ruption.
We urge all who are owing us to
see the collector when he visits their
town and pay a portion or all OF the
account. We are more than ever
convinced of the need of cash to run
a newspaper, and we hope there will
be a prompt response to this appeal
Read the clubbing rates on first
page. make your selections and meet
us when at your place. VIII be at
post-ofice at following places =
No. HvnEPARK, Friday =1-e-eel44a4=57v-++
20, from $50 to II a. m.
EDEN MILLS, Friday, December 20,
from II to p. m.
EDEN CORNERS, Friday, December
26, from to 3 P. m.
JOHNSON, Saturday, December Fl
from o a. m. to a p. m.
TEFFERsoNvILLE, Thursday, Jan
uary I, from II a. m. to 4 p. m.
HARDwIcK, Friday, January 2, from
IL to 3 p. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
EAST ELMORE,

John Boyce is on the siek-list, also Hattie
Silloway.
c. A: Dugar recently made his wife present
of an improved White sewing machine.
The lumbermen are improving the snow in
drawing logs to the several mills in this vicin.
ity.
Geo. LeBarron went to Montpelier Center
last week Thursday to attend the funeral of
his sister, Mrs Cove
Mrs. Sarah Shackett goes to Boston this
month to see her daughter, Mrs. Clayton Bell.
who is in poor health.
While Ii. W. Story was at work for B. F.
Morse he was hit in the eye and knocked
senseless for awhile; when he recovered he
could not see out of the eve He went home
and applied "hogs lights" three days, and is
all right and at work now.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
WATERVILLE.

Bernie Kelley is at home during his vaca-
ton.
Merritt Mann is clerking for l. Z. Tillotson
through the holidays.
Fred Darrah is visiting his brother, DR..
Darrah, at Enosbdrg this week.
Jennie Anderson of St. Adams is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs A. L. Laraway
George Tillotsou is putting in a shingle
mill into the old sash shop building.
Miss Martha Steyens died at the home Of
her brother, Mark Stevens, on Saturday aged
20 years.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
Probate Court--LamoiIIe District

Inc following business was transac-
ted at the Probate Court in HYDE
Park during the week ending Dee
20, 1890:
Dec. l5.-Luther Griswold's estate HYDE
Park; hearing on application for license to
sell real estate continued to Dec "a. Merritt
Dyke. insane pauper, Morristown: hearina. ON
application of the Selectmen; and order Of re-.
moyal to the insane asylum at Brattleboro
granted. b. b. Collins Guardianship, Stove
Guardian settles his account. :. p Parkor
Woleott; Application for appointment of
Guardian dismissed vi
Dec. 16.-Cordilla Walkers estate MI,
town; Licence granted to Administrator TO
sell the real estate W
Dec. 1S.-Alexander Stevens estate Water
vile; commissioners return their report.
Dec l9.-Jesse Jones' estate, HYDE Park ::
commissioners return their report.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
NORTH WOLCOTT.

Christmas tree at the school hall Thursday
evening Dec. 25
There will be an oyster supper and dona
ton at Chas. Stones Tuesday eve. Dec 80,
for the benefit of Rev. W. E. Allen. All are
cordially invited: bill 70 cts. per couple.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
The Teachers Institute.

According to previous announce
ment a teachers institute was held in
Morrisvile on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday of last week, and was
pronounced one of the best. Supt.
Palmer and Supervisor Redmond
were assisted by Supervisors Cilley,
Rustedt, Booth and Taylor, and
Principals Landon and Beebe, and
Miss Chase of this place, and Profs.
Putney, Conant and Campbell. 1t
only needs the mention of these
names to declare the quality of the
instruction. Miss Winchester. of the
johnson Normal school, gave spec
linen lesson, and about a dozen of
Morrisville's young ladies, under the
leadership of Miss Fidelia Fisk, gave
Exhibition of calisthenics, which was
WI mr. Sfl55iJT;tJlJfeT Dy Ohe dudieACe
and strongly commended by all these
educators. Wednesday evening a
large audience had the pleasure OF
listening to an excellent lecture by
Prof. Perkins of Burlington. Else
where may be found a few ''chips, -
but this-for want of time and space
must suffice for direct report. Rev.
Perrin b. Fisk acted by request as
chaplain. We learn that Institutes
are to be held in all the counties. the
supervisors thus kissing the rod y
as they receive its effectual blow.
CHIPS.
No child would need to say to Prof.
Cilley, discussing fractions, as the
boy did to the minister, please
plain it a little more"
Writing is indispensable in teaching
a child correct English Prof. Put
ney.
With perhaps the exception of
arithmetic, no faculty is trained but
the memory in our public schools,
from primary to grammar grade
Pres. Elliott of Harvard. (The
above was quoted by Prof. Putney,
who added, 1.-The study of English
will remedy this
Strike down to the lowest scholar
and help him most Putney
Prepare your reading lesson the
night before. None but lazy teachers
fail to do So Rustedt
Make the pupils love study, and
that they will educate themselves
[Supt. Palmer.
Never use any reader after the
Third. Use whole articles of litera-
ture instead. > Supt. Palmer.
You are models" to your scholars
Every girl will do her hair as the
teacher does Rustedt.
Keep them back. Don't let the
primer readers get into the Fourth
Reader.-[R ustedt.
Never read the lesson first, and say,
= Now, read it that way Rustedt.
There are exceptions to that.-TCilley.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
CAMBRIDGE

JAW
aeod grant you Merry Merry CIV: E mas
And Harry Sy, RPd a slhs ss sss wealth
Abundant hea ronr DAYS toeba,
Firm fpnf ffifaa ns sGSt that k9@laa art
a tIu's sonl that knows
p.4, daar Transcript k-'tf tom -.
Taa,os Warner of Essex W
week. raire,a visiting in
| town. - - tNmooski re-
Row Edwin Wheelock was
| Gently. Nan, ork City the
irving Chase started ior We"
| 10th inst. r.t,.so was in town
Mrs. C. H. Stearns OF Johhso
this week. home for "a
Flora Chase of Fairfield Is
short time, Brown We're in
n n Wetherell and Amsden
Fairfield last week on business lDeen spending
Fred D. Clark of Conn. has,'te.
some DAVIS in town buying ca 1work was.sns
Owing to a leak in the boil layt
nended at Noyes's mill On M of Jefferson.
Willis Stinehour and fam Fh
vile are stopping with H. a Enos-~ CO mfort
Albert Cutting who has b
able is now worse and falllhs y ,atism
Mrs. George Wright is i'll " #hor.
Betsey Hawley is keeping ho' III returne, !
Joseph Hawley of Riehfof here.
home after short visit to II * visit.
Miss Abbie Larabee of SAlace.
ing her sister who Is teael N Wednes.
DR.. Miller of Jericho W. is vicinity
day. He has several patie7 On was in
Mrs Dr. v OOdward of last week
town OF business Oh We il son-in-iaw
r T. Jones has been he week back
Herbert corse, of Wesh 70 move t.
Horace Pierce and fa he Custe
Underhil They viii
Hor >
q will be a tree n. n
ii. general public Wed
new church.
Ell Lang and v.
job of calcimining
the Gates store.
them afsss1t S10!
MAY Gilmore who Isl
Coy arrived Sunday
has been delayed by sielfN
John Labounty and HI
Della Miner, expect to visr A
week if the sleighing holds
Archie Pringle of Swami, 10
ing in town Dame rumar III,
soon return for one of o.
young ladies. I'D b
The News and Citizen ID IL thi
ly printed at home-not n q
Boston-and every WEI "
Lamoille County read it. |ndi
, Milton Z. Miner of Forty "a u,
arrived here in chaIfe q
Charlie Mudgett LAS SAT Mon
Mr. Miner will remain in tn |rennair
: The funeral of Charlie = "a ~ NOV y,
drowned last June at Fort %. '"oHI -, >
was held last Sunday at tn Ehfottt pTontar
father, Hon. Z. 2. Mudg9a resj,HIe,Bce Of d
bridge. eat North C''--
= We are informed that G. ln -, lat,
of Hulburd 4 Burnham, ha 1Hr99 3Ie Gate.
= store and will open a stock u Dc aroods anC
: groceries as soon as the 5lace as.n he fitted
> up for occupancy.
H. A Hatch was called O Jericho last Sat
:. urday by the news that lis brotber-in- law
Willis Stinehour, brakeman on the Lamoill,
Valley r. R. had had his had crushed TIL,
gentlemen went to Burlington to have tn,
hand dressed. Mr. StinehoL was Obliged tc
have one finger amputated ut it is though
will va ba raSt
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
MEETING.

MI. stoekholder of the Lamoille County Ma
me Inc Rank of Hyde Park are hereby notlneI
tlonai D pr Annual Meeting for the choice OF
that tS s will I've holden al their Banking Rooms
i, Tvde Park on Tuesday, January iS' A.
~ hSsgI. at one O'Clock in the afternoon
fel Oi"0i L. l.. MOVES Cashier.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25

vorite lecture upon travels WI
doubtless meet with hearty apprecla-
ton. Whether marriage is a lallule ,
seems to depend very greatly up ,bo
the parties. His words upon tle
present divorce laws are well worm
consideration.
REUNION OF VETERANS.
At a special meeting OF the eAecu-
tive committee of the Lamoille VAL
lev Veterans Reunion assoclatioh'
called to make preliminary arrange
ments for the next reunion, 1t was
unanimously voted to hold the next
reunion at Morristown Fair Grounds
July 3 and 4, 1891. Comrades VIM
G. McClintock of Morristown, y. H.
Wheeler of Wolcott, and HI. A. jack
son of Waterville were appointed TO
make the necessary arrangements,
and Comrade A. @. Gates was direct
ed to correspond with and procure
able speakers for the occasion. III
WAS also voted that the Women S
Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans
should also take part in this reunion,
and the committee will see that q
proper program is made out We
hope they will help to make it one OF
the best reunions ever held here.
Comrades this committee will be
glad to receive any suggestions help
ing to make it a success. Now, vet
Grams, let us put our shoulders to
this, and with Gods sunshine on
those days, and with the help of the
citizens, who ever stand by us, we
will not only have a reunion but a
Fourth of July long to be remem-
be ed. This meeting adjourned sub
ietiJ to call of the committee through
the News AND CITIZEN.
OUR LIBRARY AGAIN.
The adjourned library meeting Fri
day evening was well attended Let
-rer5-w were retd ffs-rm E. Is Aferrian of
Topeka, who sent q, contribution of
S25, wishing us success IN ~tllis enteA.
prise, one from Fremont SlaytOn of
Boston, thanking us for the oppor-
tunity and contributing $50 to a
worthy object. A bright, encour-
aging letter from Mrs Emily Mont
gomery was listened to with much in
terest, and her contribution of five
volumes appreciated. Rev. VIM. A.
Robinson, of Homer, n. Y, bade us
"God speed" in the much-needed en-
terprise. and sent his check for S.,
wishing it might be many times lar
ger. A kind friend sent a check for
$50, and a promise to help from
James W. and Charles Gleed of To-
peka, also from BENJAMIN Sanborn of
Boston was an inspiration to push
this matter forward These gifts
added to the Poland fund aggregate
S1130. A vote of thanks accompa-
MED by cheers was offered in behalf
of the liberal donors. Judge Powers
then moved that a town meeting be
called to make an appropriation in
aid of a free public library. His mo-
ton was adopted and the meeting is
called for January 5. 1t is expected
that the citizens of Morristown will
not overlook their own interest, but
will vote for suitable appropriation
in order that our library may be es-
tablished forthwith, and every family
have the advantage of it's books.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
Some Curious +

A ball was drawn 4,G
of an urn containing "a u
Der of white and black boz
result that 2,066 drawII
white and 2,O30 a black
out of 1000 balls then
white and 1876 black.
1t is an old remedy !,
cough to hold ones bred
that fails then to gargle '
water, and if the hiccoug
tinues, to tickle the nose +
of sneezing once or twice
hiccough is sure to go.
Upon the rumOr that
brewers had formed an
raise the price of beer, a
the town council moved
municipality should ereC
munal brewery, lin order
the Viennese frOme I'm
speculation.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
FLETCHE2

Merry Christmas to all.
A. J. Elliott CLOSES ms sehS9l Wednesday of
this week.
Jennie Carpenter has gonso st. Adams as
table-girl in the Weldon.
Mrs. Hungerford started Dr. her home in
New YORK ei1y on rrludy efning.
A. C. Leach has moved frtn NJ Hooner's
house at the Center back to,is farm
Myrtle Perham is teaGinr the winter
school in District No. 2 an6 rnpkie OuinIan
in No. q.
Presiding elder Boutwsf IA : GOOD sermon
Sunday evening FROM H. Srrds and / if /
be lifted up will draw an nd nn,o me y The
meetings continue this week
A big blow. snowdrifts md m,ch cold
weather gave us q strong taste of winter the
past week Sunday broughta slight tbaw.
but on Monday wind and snow was resumed
| again.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
MINIS
a long felt need.

Mrs. Sally Adams, on
in town, had a shock I'd
she is some better, fears
she will never recover.
W. understand that n
ShattucG and Harland
Cambridge, Wednesday
ding of Elsie Raymore.
Mrs. Wizard Fuller, who,
occurred at Essex, is remenl]
our inhabitants, who speait
friend and neishbor, a wonl
ordinary judgment and bust
family have the sympathy c
in their bereavement.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
IOANSON.

y
W. A. Atwell is teaching this winter
Groton.
Rev. George Duel of Eden was III town W.
few days last week.
Mrs. Robert Mcfarland of CamDriuse ''0'0
ed IN town last week. 80
new furnace and heater mas Dee"
the Normal building. iol
Kev. Mr.. Howard attended Tue chu''''
at Gilmore last Thursday. -
Lucy Baker is at hope from buiiiiis 'O''
spend two weeks VACATION
Lillian Beecher, nowof Vergehiie'' 10
ing short vacation nj home NV,
A. r. Daniels of Morisville was III
Saturday calling on his frendS. H. ,,os+
Julia Buck and her cousin rum
are visiting friends in St. Adams urdo
Rev. A. A. Smith breaches at -'o' -
Park every Sunday at 1:30 p H. ,u. Raw
Rev. j. 7. Baxendale oil ~, ~, week
called on his friends in town Ias' - -, +boir
Seth Hill and family have m the riIIaee.
new home lately purchased III VI" =, - - the
The News and Citizsn man VIII VIII, % nee ~.
post-office in Johnson on Sauuru"' ,+
Remember the SundayschooIi rG even
the Congregational church next '"'
ing.
Our Normal was a,Ored with 9 s4o Sat gor
from Prof Conant of Randolph i''
day. oJ
Rev. Mr.. Saunders tends were giI LAST - sab
come him back to hiown puipi'
bath. .,
5ns Tu Of Wocott has been
sn vi nrulif ian zone With her brother, Dr.
Waite. ii
70 crowded with DUST
al 4 i,le I out sedsfor the lum-
bermen.
Arm saily have moved Ihto
-, f'a, Liner anu nt md occupy rooms IN
NJ. II ctoddsd died of pneumonla
Iont r r. tienry o. Erssral services were hela.
. n4 I ttIy hisn NJ iAurch Tuesday.
in Town ATTENDED the
Mahy OF une teeo !I,shst week, and report
institute at Morris IL r. III time 4
pleasant as well c sr,Dae meetings
dhe regular I'D req, nal and Bap- |
J VIII (. be held 9. i sGaa aliap,llt- , J
o'cioS,3nEc
Ion Atcher has vacated his rooms IN the
snaaS Nd moved his family down by Buck
sueanA M so as to be nearer his work our
ing the E1tor
FullingtOh AL - +bo homo of her grand
latner' Meftt Foot last Friday. The tuner
al services Nve held there Sunday afternoon
we iInostuagine that we are in a city as
"; n we Nm calls three times a week ant
taxes orders n our groceries and delivers
thenl az our uor in few hours after the Oh
Inc +. .. ~. will hold sociable a
Ine C -. sITe ~ vestry Friday evening
Dec 70. lt Is espeallv desired that all tn
is extended to all otfs,,..ss ="
|. L. Pearl & Co. an ,, oting nrenaration
their factory. Their msebines are purchase
and they will soon be ready for this ne,
branch of their business.
At the regular meeting Of Old Brigade DOS
the following officers for the wear ensuin
were elected: P D. Kinds, I, G.: Seth 6. Hill
S. V c.: George Whiting, ]. V. C.; J. {
French. Q. NJ; Horace Goodwin. Surgeon
J. " Barton, Chap; c. D. Davis, o. D.; Jc
seph Muzzy, Guard; ]. 0. French Delegate
J. V. Barton, Alternate; D. g. Holmes, Adj
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
BIRTHS.

CHURCHILL Fletcher Dec. II, 1890, son
to L. J. Church and wife.
WHITE.-In Fairfield, Nov. "a, lS9O,
daughter to Wilmer White and wife
NEWTON.-In Eden, Dec. Is, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs Fred E. Newton
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25

d dan hssF .srs RI eass1ffin en and was
ief0n HeA' ar q lnq5fe In s4G "a that old ante
n visit ts in the Ri thought l must try to
that he viii 20 NIL OF faee re dnma lou 40 ll.eu
estimabie efuran 6nf of@a viii give me the price OF
/heIpy o9n 9gInd6 will see if l can find some
nd is enfr 5nsetts who will buy her, and
ths ORR n tbap IN % here where horses get used to
family " D0 Der ri me the color of her eyes, as the
tbe ear. eve goes big way in determining
,fontanf color 9fsposition of man or beast Parting
man ,g the r fhe old mare will be mere flea bite
70 week Hlnnparison to the frozen walls of the null
10 was tudes who are Obliged to travelln that cou
ntapa, jolting old stage.
Of ms Yours in shivering sympathy,
Gam MASSACHUSETTS.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25

up for occupancy.
H. A Hatch was called 0 Jericho last Sat
urday by the news that lis brother-in law,
Willis Stinehour, brakeman on the Lam ollie
Valley X. K. had had bus had crushed. The
gentlemen went to Burlington to have the
hand dressed. Mr.. StinehoL was Obliged to
have one finger amputated ut it is thought
will save the rest
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
EDEN.

John Emery has sold his farm iiiu iio "
to the Corners.
IT,, e.. t.,, +,l,o,, q ann in Cambridge
and will move soon.
IL. 49,, .a,. to ioh of .olling roads
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25

From the Pittsfield Me
err: Randlett Bros, our lead
GERS, say they sell more Br4si
than all other soaps combinI
1t is thought that a tla
will be established at Rid
summer.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25

Those on the sick list are Samuel Farr
Mrs Charles Holbrook and Mrs. Alice Burn
ham.
Mrs. Alice Thompson is visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hogaboom
Rev. E. W West has returned home from
holding revival meetings at Lincoln and re-
ports good work done.
Willie Campbell has returned home from
Barre, having obtained work at johnson,
He entered upon his work Monday.
Mr.. Luther Emerson died at the house of
his brother at McKnstry Hill Thursday, the
10Th of Dee. The funeral took place Sunday
the Dist, Rev T.. W. West officiating.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25

vorite lecture upon travels) M WIN
doubtless meet with hearty appfec,a
ton. Whether marriage is a 1allui ,,
seems to depend very greatly upI In
the parties. His words upon tlie
present divorce laws are well worm
consideration.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-12-25
CAL NEWS
MORRISvILLE.

-. Fisk was in town on Monday.
= 3sHp - Ssn,alsu~nGII,b eoraremPrs+
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-02-06
CLEOPATRA.

in place cold after the hot outside air,
and, in contrast with the light, filled with a
dazzling darkness. We Lit our candles, and,
the select body Of thieves having arrived, 1
made an examination. We were in q cave
the size of large room and followed by
hand, the further part Of the cave being al
most free from drift dust. On the walls
are religious paintings of the usual Ptole-
maic character, and among them one of q
majestic old man with a long white beard,
who is seated in q carved chair holding a
wand in his hand Before him is passing a
procession of priests bearing sacred i'm
ages. In the far corner Of the tomb on the
right hand from the door is the shaft Of the
mummy pit, a square-mouthed well cut in
the black rock. We had brought beam Of
th..nwood, and this was now laid across
the pit and a rope made fast to it. Then
Ali-who, to do him justice, is courageous
thief-took hold of the rope, and, putting
some candles into the breast Of his robe,
placed his bare feet against the smooth
sides of the well and began to descend with
great rapi1ity. Very soon he had van
1shed into the blaclzness, and the agi-
tation Of the cord alone told US that any
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-02-06
MOTIONS OF STARS.

Tho Most Rapid Traveller Recorded In the
Stellar Catalogues.
The stars are called fixed" to distin-
guish them from the planets or SWAN
derers," and because they have no evident
motion when compared with the sun, moon
and planets. They retain apparently the
same relative position, and present the same
familiar forms. The Dipper may always be
seen in the north, Orion glows in the winter
sky, Vega looks down from the zenith on
summer nights. The same consultations
are always found in the same places at the
same seasons of the year.
The stars have a common apparent mo-
ton. The rotation of the earth on her axis
makes them appear to rise and set like the
sun, and the revolution of the earth in her
orbit makes them appear to rise four min
utes earlier every night. They have also
apparent motions due to alterations in the
direction of the earth's axis.
Besides their common apparent motion,
all the stars have what is called a proper,
or real motion. In some cases this actual
motion has become apparent; the stars,
whose places were accurately measured
hundreds of years ago, do not occupy the
same places at present, but seem to be drift
ing away.
The most rapid traveller in the whole
heavens is star of the seventh magnitude
In the Great Bear, known as No. ], $50 in
Groombridge's catalogue of the stars. It
moves about seven seconds of arc every
year, and is sometimes called ''the runaway
star" The nearest star in the northern
heavens, 81 Cygni, of the sixth magnitude,
is rapid traveller, with drift Of five and
two tenths seconds every year. The bright
star Arcturus is not drifting so rapidly, but
it has moved more than degree-twice
the diameter of the sun-since the time of
Ptolemy.
Accurate measurement at sufficient inter
walls of time shows the change in position of
the comparatively few stars whose real
motion has thus far been observed. But
the spectroscope IS the magician that re-
veals whether the star is approaching or re-
ceding from the earth, and the rate at
which it travels. Arcturus is rushing to-
ward US at the rate Of sixty miles second
Sirius is receding at the rate of nineteen
miles second.
Our sun is a star with a proper motion, and
is moving rapidly through space, taking the
planets with him. He is bound for point
IN the constellation Hercules. Every hour
brings him twenty thousand miles nearer
the goal. But the distance of Hercules is
so inconceivably great that far more than
a million years must pass before the sun
can reach the boundary line Of the constel-
lation.-Youth's Companion.