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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

In the future the organization known
as the Farmers Alliance is to be po-
litical body Such il the decision OF the
national convention which was held &C
Minneapolis few days since. IL was
not an agreement arrived at unanimous
ly. nor was it finally endorsed by the
two-fifths of the delegates present, whn
opposed it earnestly and conscientiously
The convention was stormy one, and
this question was the principal one that
came before il. II divided the strength
ofthe convention almost equally, and a
contest, upon which was centered the
attention Of the entire country, followed
II was contest between the brainy
conservative element which the organi-
zation contains, and the demagngue
leaders, backed by mass of blind fol-
lowers. The latter triumphed, and
paved the way for the disintegration c,6
the order. The Farmers Alliance. wiz
few of its impracticable theories and
hide bound features eliminated, might
have proved power for good, holding.
as it would, the balance of power be-
tween the two great parties. As party
in itself it can do nothing. A new party
that is born to live and exert an influ-
ence, general in its nature, must come
into existence under different circun-
stances than has this. II principles and
purposes must be broader and more
deeply seated. Its leaders must be
made of different stuff. To-day as a
result of the indianapolis convention.
and the course there decided upon, TIE
Alliance is divided against itself. The
beginning of the end of its career Of
usefulness has been passed, and in time
to come the history of this order will
discourage legitimate efforts to secure
reforms that are rightfully demanded.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

The Hot Springs Daily Star is no
more, as a notice of discontinuance was
published in the issue of Saturday even
ing, November 2lst. The publishers
have no fault to find with the patronage
they have received, but recognize the
fact That money is close, and will be
still closer before spring, and have wise.
ly concluded to discontinue publication
OF the daily for a few months.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

The Brazilian government has once
more been revolutionized, this time in a
day. Dictator Fonseca, recognizing the
hopelessness of his cause, has resigned,
and republicanism is again triumphant.
1t is believed that Floriano Peixo:to, the
vice president of the provisional govern
ment, will be allowed to act as chief
executive, temporarily.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

The Chicago papers assure the world
that anarchy has lost its grip in the
metropolis. Ifit be the truth, Chicago
is entitled to the heartiest congratula-
tinna
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

The "Stone Placer decision" isn't
meeting with general appreciation in
the Southern Hills
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-11-28

The Tin Miner has declared war OF
the bum element of Hill City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Burned 10 Death.

A horrible accident occurred about noon
Yesterday at 1905 east Man street Rachel
Langford, an old negro woman about seventy
years old. while sitting in chair in front Of
the fire. fell into the flames. The alarm was
given by small girl, but before assistance
could lie rendered the old woman's clothing
had been consumed and the body terribly
burned. She fingered a few minutes. when
death relieved her of her suherngs She was
subject 60 attacks of vertigo. and 1t is believed
that one of these was the cause of the fall.
Coroner Taylor viewed the body. but deemed
an inquest unnecessary. The body was left
with friends for burial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Pizzlni's. +. +. Burke, Proprietor,
has now opened the largest and best stock of
Candies in the city.
A beautiful line of Hand-Painted Candy
Boxes These are the latest and prettiest de-
signs Of French goods.
Amas Tree Ornaments at 10c dozen.
A beautiful selection of Glass Balls from
25c. a dozen upwards.
Candies While my line of homemade
goods are the finest known IS tho public,
also carry "a large line of Northern goods.
now call your attention %.
AA Boston Mixture ~ Sc. q pound
AAA Baltimore Mixture at l2i &c. pound.
Superior French Mixture at Ice. q pound.
Assorted Bon Bons al zoe. pound.
For II ! will send SIX pounds of Pizzni's
Home-blade Candy nicely packed.
Canton Ginger in It's original imported one.
pound packages J also carry Citron Raisns
Currants and Shelled Almonds
In COrnucopias, fine Bonbonieres we have
the largest styles and designs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

PORT OF RICHMOND, DECEMBER l2. 1891.
ARRIVED.
Schooners James f. Simmons. Williams. Phia-
delphia coal, f. i, Murphy Il Son; Marion Il:
Rockhili. Anderson, Baltimore coal, Richmond
Ice Company: h. H. Mitchell, Pratt, Baltimore
coal, Crump q West
SAILED.
schooners Annie Ainslie. McAndrews, Ber-
muda Hundreds. TO load railroad ties for Phila-
dclphia. vessel Curtis Il Parker: A. 5. Gaskill,
GaskiI. Newport News, broken stone, vessel
Curtis x Parker.
PORT OF WEST POINT. DECEMBER, 70, 1891
ARRIVED.
Steamships City OF Atlanta, Captain Dole. New
York, merchandise; Charlotte, Nickle, Balti-
more. merchandise and passengers; Alleg hsny,
Rider, Providence, merchandise.
SAILED.
Steamships City Of Atlanta for New York,
merchandise: Allegheny, Norfolk, merchandise,
Charlotte, Tor Baltimore, merchandise and pas
sengers
IAMBERTS POINT. DECEMBER 70, 1891.
ARRIVED.
Barges General Mcclellan. Washington. l..
Moses Puritan. Galatea; schooners l.. IL. Bray
ton, +. II. Weaver W. ri. Oler.
LOADED.
Barges Oakland, Hoboken, Nerens, ProTi-
dence.
CoALrD.
British steamship Balcarres Brook New Or
leans, Liverpool; Spanish steamship Emilians,
New Orleans. Liverpool: British steamships
Somerton, Galveston, Liverpool; Roman Prince.
New Orleans; Odessa, Nigretia, Galveston, IIy-
erpool.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Real-Estate Sales.

In spite Of unfavorable weather. nation. To-
cal and other excitements. Richmond real
estate holds her own and IS fairly active, Last
week our real-estate agents generally were
busy and all predict good times ahead. Messrs.
j. thompson Brown IL Co. closed the following
sales last week,
Thirty feet west Grace street 10 llr.
James Augustine 40 sos per Tot CASH. $3.50
Frame house ZIG north Iwenty-third
street TO Mrs. L. NJ. Griffin at............ 1889
Frame house 40 north Iwenty-thlrd 10
Mrs i. VI. Griffin Observation-Disclosures. loo
Two south Third street lots Sc feet at $40
and Sg5 per foot 70 Mr.. Luther Wright at 5,170
Frame house l715 Washington street to l..
!. Fleetwood at........................ COO
Frame house III Washington street to w.
j. CheetwOOd t........................... 800
Frame store and dwelling corner St James
and Dayal streets 10 hr. John Hart at. 1900
Frame dwelling g25 Buchanan street TO
William Buckley at. Observation-Disclosures. 500
to L. II brown AZ. ............,..'..'..... 1915
Frame dwelling No. ~ north Fourth
street TO s. G. Neiseger at................ 1900
Lot 81 feet northwest corner Of Ross 10
". II. B. H. w. kounfree at................ 1864
Frame house and lot No. - north Fourth
street 100
4Otul'. F-9i5J5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

An alarm OF fire was turned in last evening
at 6;O5 o'clock from Box 3. Second police
station. caused by the burning of the resi-
oence az No. 70l east Clay street. owned ana
occupied by Nh. Patrick Ryan and family.
INC loss was 5000 On the furniture and $500
GA 'ne mousse. The insurance was s1 900 on
me 10 residence and 500 on tho furniture.
ne next dwelling. no. 7O3. was also dam
nsou 70 INC amount OF 800, fully covered by
pied by Mrs. Capson. '''-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

The Richmond Howitzers, Assoo;o.io. -.
quet lakes place tuesday eyenine. 80 g''.
~ ~ Dliii-erinanD ariofs 703 east Mood s,-eet
ne iaemners % tho Association viii meet ~
.ne hoNitlero' alMOry az o'clocl and 49,
III BODY with the battery To Mr. Zi,nmer
NAM .. Inc battery viii have a parade viii
out esnnon Oh Tuesday afternoon. "''''-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
DEATHS.

CABFII.-Died, at his residence. No. 22i
Governor street. at 3 o'clock A. NJ, WILLIAM
WRIT CABELL in tho seyenty-ninth year OF
The funeral will take place from 81: James
church THIS Sunday AFTERNOON at
vited TO attend.
BOWLES.-Died Saturday morning becem:
Der 18th. al o'clock. at his residence. corner OF
Eleventh aud Railroad streets. IN Manchester.
JOHN BOWLES. III the seyenty-trst year OF his
aao.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

- WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 1e.-For Yir-
/ ,r GINA, warmer; fair Sunday: probably
| fbiR flair Monday; southwesterly winds.
/ For North Carolina Fair: variable
winds; warmer In eastern; stationary
temperature in western portions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
ANOTHER yIADrcr.
a Handsome Now Bridge to be Built at the
End Of First Street.

End Of First street.
All Of the stock for the proposed new
First-street viaduct has been subscribed
with the exception Of a fow hundred dollars.
The bridge 10 now looked on as an assured
fact, and 1t Is said that the contract for its
construction will be closed this week.
Quarter Branch from tho end OF First street
across to Barton Heights
II IL SAID that the structure Will DO rs great
an Improvement az the filth-strcet bridge.
sud will prove q great convenience to the
NOrtLside people
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Nowlan q Co.. 921 east Main street, are now
opening an elegant line of solid sterling silver
mirrors. brushes, combs, puff boxes. pin trays.
button hooks. book marks, TASKS. match
safes kew chains &c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
MARRIED..

Lion tn esday December
18th. At Richmond Va. by the Rev. Hartley Car.
michael, rector OF st. Paul's. church, JENNIE
McPHAfL. daughter OF Major CLEMENT @ NC;
Phail OF Richmond. to JAMES AhM5IhONd
WEIGH. of Philadelphia
No cards, owing to recent mourning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

We will move to our new store about jan
uary TO- 1892. We are determined TO sell
every pair Of boots and shoes before we
move. so everything in our store at and be-
low cost till January j.. 1872.
w. l.. DREw & Co..
500 Main street. corner Eighth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

92l east Main street have q handsome stock
of French clocks. bronzes and opera glasses
of their own importation, 10 which they in
yite your inspection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

don't buy your Fireworks until you call and
see Burke prices lilo Will retail at whole
sale prices
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Why have your music tossed around the
room when you can preserve il by investing
in a Cabinet that will be on ornamental piece
of furniture. We have them from $3.50 each
TO So. WlLrrn ID. Mos.s 81 Co.,, 1905 Main
street Opposite postofice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

No more Appropriate present can be though
of for Christmas than an upright Knabe
Piano. Accommodating rates OF purchase
can be secured at
VI. B. RAMOS a. Co.'s.
913 east Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Xmas parties and entertainments will be-
promptly attended 10 by Burke
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
uIGH CONsTABLE's SALE.

Iwlll sell at public auction on MONDAY. the
18th day OF December, 1892, az IL o'clock 4 a.
at my Office, No 1896 east Franklin street. the
following property TO satisfy sundry Wits IL
my hands: Wardrobes. Bureaus Washstsnds,
Tables. Cane and Wood-seat Chairs, Rockers,
Bedsteads. Mattresses. Diyans, Parlor Chairs
Refrigerator. Carpets, Mating. Towel Racks
Lounges. Trunks. Clocks. Looking Glasse'
Lace Curtains. &c. /. G. GARRISON,
Ii. {. c. Il.
TERas: Cash. dec 1871
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
PORT OF RICHMOND. DECEMBER ls. 1sg

Sun rises...........7;is Noon sets. 40 A. NJ.
Sun sets............4:5l Day's IenGth....gh 33In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13


A nice Xmas present. 1t is not too soon e
place your order nj Burkos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
PRICES.

One price absolutely without deviation, and
the best value 20 the buyer for the price is our
story Of prices in a nutshell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

The prettiest girl Of all the lot.
No matter II she far be,
VIII hasten quickly to the spot
Where'er she hears the knabe.
VI. .. RAMOS a. Co..
500 east Nam street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Fireworks.
Music Cahlnefs.

Tho only full line in the city is at Burkes.
He has everything in that line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
MARINE INTELLIGENCE

MINIATURE ALMANAC. DECEMBER 10. ispl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
AN ADVANTAGE

To shop with rs, more convenient and COM
Portable because we've no red tape No yexa-
tious delays, but a promp. and polite response
to your demands that makes shopping
real pleasure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
WE OFFER

The only assortment shown in the city. en-
bodying all latest improvements right up TO
date giving opportunities for selection 20 be
found only with US We are bound TO have the
goods we sell give the best satisfaction to our
customers, and We make our selections with
this end always in view. Then, too, it's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Use Sauer's fsyoriag extracts. 10 and 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

About year ago he was called TO the pas
torate of the Cowardin-ayenue church in
Manchester, and under his earnest. active
pastorato 1t has grown and prospered phe-
nomenally.
DIT. spencer Is a preacher OF great energy,
and while faithfully serving this largo and
growing congregation as pastor and preacher
he ably edited the Missionary Weekly for
some months. and also conducted several sue
cessiul revival services at other points. The
announcement of his intention 70 leave Man
chester was known only 10 a few last even
ing and will doubtless be read with both
regret and surprise by his congregation this
morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

TEIas: Cash.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-07

M SOzDfSI o. III BvUSiS0
safd 20 me sadly "but II was NOS my
fault" she added, naivsly. ne was bad
man, . very bad man"
Singers are wearing - little - possible
when they appear - soloissA The popu-
lar Clsmensine Do verc. soprano in DR..
Paxton's church. and concses singer, sang
at Theodore Thomas concert Sunday
night In gown cut extremely decollete
both front and baek. The back was
pointed moro than half way TO the waist
and the front was loo enough to reveal .
lovely vision of the wsarer's exquisite
neck and bosom Miss n Vere has red
gold hair and lovely eyes. on the stage
she Is pretty and vivacieus. Upon the
stage she Is unassumine and dignified-
IL will be remembered that she h tho
highest paid church singer In the world,
getting $500 each Sunday that she singa
Getting ones self photographed in
divers shapes, attitudes and costumes 10
one Of the fevers whish u now raging
among the young women IN town. They
must obtain likensssss Of themselves in
every attitude which the charm Of their
gracefulness permits them 20 assume.
Backs and arms. heads and ueekA busts
and shoulders have been 20 vividly re-
produced and so fully shown in the show
windows mat the passer by has been led
70 wonder II one Of the ninetesnth century
accomplishment consists in being able to
identify various parts Of The anatomy
other than the face.
In recognition Of the tact that Il II tho
eaper now to Be innocent and dsmure In
manner, few Of the slyest Of the LITTLE
cheats Of girls have gone way to the other
extreme Of Photographic Possibilities and
are having themselves taken" IN nuns
attire. Over the forehead 10 banded Q
strip Of white muslin, smooth, fair and
pure TO look upon. Over this goes the
black cloth head-sea Of the nun. And
the nuns vailins Is properly and ortho-
logically draped about the bead and
neck. Then the gifl II ready TO b photo.
sraphed ~ . picture Of womsnly purity,
| love and trustfulnesA
These pictures ate nos always sue
| cess, pretty ~ the description may seem,
hecarse -care oftsu then not rhe youna
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-07

vsnaa h unable 20 assuns NE dsvoat
sxpssssasa II fses which he piesars Gale
fss. she should be all sbsoiutsiy. Gu
tirsly and ssersdly eensscssfsd to al
pure tkings. ana her face sheah seem "a
sAy that she has renouaeed the thsstsr,
the gowns and the dance. The look -
hard 70 SEA II Requires sn actress to
conquer L. Maud Hranseombs. the most
photographed woman in the world, has u
70 perfection But cur dear little ehAppy
girl hasnt. A sweet little miss sat ~ .
Broadway photographers last week fer .
nun picture. bat the dear little thing
could not look devout and consecrated
She tried il. but ended by looking
'plsassnt,a and 50 queered the whole
affair CAkEIx CARELESS
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-07

WOMAN visA aasy ps1<sivo 80 nany
sriAedA 80 shs hAs issnaksa thsm AL
e'r shs common veal - Annan1sy. hAay
hAvs hssa sGsadsd ~ ~ bsssass ct her
sssisee q thsm a. soctnl duties ssd b.
cause they no ioasss - . Dasrs In hsr
life, and even her nsAssst sad dearest
Sslativss--hss husband 81 her ehildssa--
have permitted the vail q aiaDnos - TALL
bsewssa them and this nob,s womsn pho
bsiisvss that she has nissisa 70 faihi
and who has the eouraos Of her eonsio-
tions TO enable her 70 carry IL out-
- u had trouble With az lawyss. - shs
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-07

A pair Of ladies' Dougola Shoes shis week
inc, Dand last. 81, 80, 90and CSC.
A beautiful ladies' Button or Lace
shoe. tip or plain. in all styles lasts
and shapes: these are beautiful;
..............fl.o 90. 81 IS, ~ and el.6l.
A handsome Dress Shoe, your choice OF
styles. in opera, common sense or
tip, button or lace, from "A 70 EE,
the hest lifting ahoe ever seen.
...tl.2o, si.s7. n. -, V.ss and Nos.
L,dies, We have those beautiful patent
leather cloth tep Button Boots. any
shape or last. with tsp or plain toe.
A correct fit. The latest style, . beauty.
Is our IadieS Thorn Boot, without
nasls 4 seams. ate2. %. 81. 20 and $40
Opera toe slippers..-...Jo, 50, 81 and &c
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-07
For the benefit of all we will mention few prices:
Ladies Department and Children Department

Our fine French Kid Shoes. all lasts aud
sizes, great filters, aud will be easy on
ST. %, $50 and 500
The fineet line of Oxfords in the city
n lovely pair OF Ladies Oxfords,
.......-...-................ 46, 81, 60 and Tic.
The English Tan Oxfords your eholcs
of styles. all widths and styles,
..............-.......12,s 81, &c and $l.oo.
Children's shoes, any style. heel or
spring heel, at-...23, 81. 81, ~ and poe
Misses shoes, high or low cut, heel or
spr.ng heel I'll TO ESQ, %. 90 81. 81 30.
A good house slipper.........-............3Se
A good house slpper-.........--...-.. *
A splendid house slipper
Patent leather pumps. for ladies, miss.
90 and children, in oxfords or operas
the latest styles.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-07
HIDDY CAmn CARELEsS



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ward 1cAIlistsr tails funny stories a
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with his aunts. the Nlssss Mayfair. aad
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1nx that time IN her eight would wias
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che purses Of the old lsdis< ihsy we're
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
A City of Many Bells.

Moscow apparently leads the world
in the number and size of it's bells.
1t had at one time over LOO large
bells, and as many as 5000 of all
sizes. In the Ivan tower alone there
are now thirty-four, one of which, in
the first story above the chapel,
weighs more than sixty tons; it swings
freely, is easily rung, and if one smites
it with the palm of the hand it re-
spends in wonderfully clear and
startling manner. Two others are OF
solid silver, with very SOFT pure tones.
The great bell cast during the reign
of Catherine has been consecrated as
a chapel. the door being an aperture
six feet high by seven wide at the
base, made by the piece weighing
eleven tons, which broke and fell out
during the fire of 1887, when water
came in contact with the heated metal.
This bell is twenty-one feet high,
twenty-one feet, six inches in diane
ter, twenty-four inches thick, and
weighs 432, 600 pounds or something
over 200 tons. Some authorities give
the weight as 444, 900 pounds or 220
tons. 1t has bas-reliefs of the emperor
and Empress, the Saviour, the Virgin
Mary and the evangelists. Another
bell about half as large required
twenty-four men to ring it, and this
was done by pulling the clapper.-
Chicago Juvenile.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
SuperSffsiOns About Caves.

Caves have in all ages, excited the
awe and admiration of mankind, and
have been the centres around which
cluster many legends and supersti-
tions. They were the abodes of the
slbyls and the nymphs of Roman myth
ology. and in Greece they were the
early temples Of Pan, Bacchus, Pluto
and the Moon, as well as the places
where the famous olaclcs were dellv-
cred at Delphi. COrinth and Mount
Cithaeron. Their names are frequently
the survival of some superstitious idea
of the earlier world, as for example.
the Fairy's Dragons of Devils Caves OF
Europe. The superstition remained
longer in Germany than elsewhere.
Long after the Little Men had tor
saken their haunts in the lowland Tor.
ests and glens of that country they
were imagined as dwelling In deer
subterranean palaces in the Hart<
Mountains, whence they came from
time to time to take fugitive glance
at their old dominion. The famous
!npend of Friedrich Barbarossa aslecr
in the enchanted cavern, Is wei
known. ard in like manner the hills o.
Granada are still believed by the Moors
to contain the great Boabdll and his
sleeping hosts. who will awake when
some adventurous mortal invades their
repoae to restore the glory OF the MoorS
in Spain.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Prof. Michel. when delivering ono
OF his splendid lectures on ''Astrono-
my in Philadelphia few years ago,
stated that he had met in St Louis a
man OF many scientific attachments
who for 10 years had been in Egypt
engaged in deciphering the hicro-
glyphics of the anoients. This gen
tleman had stated to Prof. Michel that
he had lately mraveled the inscrip-
tions upon the coffin of a mummy now
in the British Museum, and that in
which. by the aid of previous ohserva-
tions, he had discovered the key to all
the astronomic knowledge of the
Egyptians. The Zodiac, with the ex-
act position Of the planets, was de-
lineated on this coffin, and the date to
which they pointed was the autumnal
equinox in the year 1722 B. c., or
3, 500 years ago. Prof Michel, upon
hearing this wonderful story employed
his assistants to ascertain the exact
position of the heavenly bodies on the
equinox of that year Q122 b. CO., and
send him a correct diagram of them
without communicating his object in
so doing. In compliance with this the
calculations were made: and, to the
professor establishment, on comparing
the result with the statement Of the
scientific friend already referred to,
was found that on October I, 1722 b.
c.. the moon and planets had occupied
the exact points in the heavens marked
upon the coffin of the Egyptian now in
the British Museum.