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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-31

The merit of Hoods Sarsa parilla Is
proven by the many wonderful cures 1t is
accomplishing. It is just the medicine
for you.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
WII ANp WISDOM.

An escaping prisoner seldom bsgs par
don for the liberty he takes.-Troy Press.
Lung stoppage will soon succeed heart
failure in medical circIes.-Baltimore
American.
The aniwho has no aim in life is new
or ready to make q hit when opportunity
ofiers.-Picayune.
1t must be this setting up of drinks
that is upsetting SO many of our young
men.-Binghamton Leader.
"This is vane struggles" as the breeze
said after trying and failing to turn the
weather-cock.-PhiIad Record.
A men that would steal hay would
probably do so with the hope of getting
out on bale il arrested.-Rochester DEM
ccrat.
Most creatures are entirely harmless
when they are asleep. But the moth does
the most mischief when 1t is taking a
nap.-shtings.
When man begins by saying: "of
course it IS none of my business, but"
it is sign he is going to make 1t his bus
iness.-Atchison Globe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
PoETIcAL.
The weat YIrgInIa IIIIIs. 9

oh, the West Virginia hills
How majestic and how grand,
with their SUBMITS bnthed in glory
Like Prince Emanucl's landl
1sIt any wonder, then,
That my heart with rapture thrills
AS stand once moro With
Loved ones on the West Virginia hills7
oh, the hills, the beautiful hills
How love the West Virginia hills!
If DER sea or land roam,
Still / think of happy home,
And my friends among West Virginia hills.
Oh, the West Virginia hills;
Where my boybood hours were past
Whore I often wandered lonely
And tho future tried to cast
Many were the visions bright
Which the future mover fulfilled.
Yet how sunny were my day dreaus
Ia the West Virginia hills.
oh. the West Virginia hills;
How unchanged they seem TO stand
With her SUBMITS pointed skyward
To the great Almighty's land
Many changes can see
Which my heart with sadness fills.
But no changes can be noticed
In the Nest Virginia hills.
oh, the West Virginia hills
Twill bid you now alden,
In my home beyond the mountain
will ever dream of you,
In the evening time of life,
II my father only wills,
shall still behold The visions
OF the West Virginia hills.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
THREE THINGS.

Three things to fight tor-Honor, coun-
try and home.
Three things to love-courage, gentle
ness and affection.
Three things to think about t. Life,
death and eternity.
Three things to govern = Temper,
tongue and conduct.
Three things to delight in-Frankness,
freedom and beauty.
Three things to Intellectually, arro-
gance and ingratitude.
Three things to avoid-Idleness, Ioqua-
city and hippant jesting.
Three things to wish for Health,
friends and a cheerful spirit.
Three things to admire-IntellectuaI
power, dignity and grscefulness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
PuCKERINGS.

For FORMS sake-Tight Lacing.
A fixed star-The Wealthy Actor.
Play things-Theatrical Properties.
A hrst-class fellow-The Freshman.
The milk of human kindness would be
Q good deal richer if it wasn't skinned
80 often.
When an old crank spoiIs the slide, the
ANAL boy doesn't feel like saying peace
to his ashes.
The Oldest inhabitant can't recall =
winter SO severe that the ice crop wasn't
said to be a failure.
1t is all we'll enough to talk about in
dustry and effort; but that shakspere
was greater than the average advertising
poet is only because it was born in him.
-puck
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
PLASTERING.

Rccems.aE 8. Isos-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Z R Il

Light or Heavy, in nrst-class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mill
Spindlcs. have one of the latest improved
Turning Lathes which cannot be cxceIled in
the State, for Turning Iron and Chasing Screws,
large and small. either Iron or Brass. Keep
on hand Pipe of all sizes, aud am prepared to
Cut Threads. or Screws the same; also
keep on hand all kinds of Brass Cocks; Globe,
Angle and Check Valves of jenkins Bros. Pa
Snarantec Of thirty daVs md n NOT found Sotr
isfactOry return and / will refund the amount
paid. / keep in stock Packing of different
kinds for making Steam-Tight JOINTS also
manufacture the Sun-Fish PlOw, improved. IN
three different sizes, 1s follows; a Heavy
Three-HOrse, Two and Three, aud regular
Pln.,r
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
a Good Fence.

Nothing improves the appearance of farm
30 much as good fences aud no kind of fence
L. so neat and yet so strong and efficient in
turning oil kind of stock as the Combination
PickeG aud Wire Fence. Write to s. II. Gar
Machine and wholesale price of pickcts, wire.
post hole diggers, wire strctchers. pliers. &c
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
M. SCOTT WELLER,
GIL M 4c9INIgT
General Repdtrr in Wood Iron, Steel and
Brass.
Corner of Charles and Liberty Streets,
CuARLEsTowN, w. VA.
CASTS BRASS.
TURNS iron AND STEEL,

CASlS BRASS,
TURNS IRON AND STEEL.
TURNS WOOD AND BRASS
DOES FIRST-CLASS WORK,
HAS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe.
III and will do Turning and Boring of ali
kinds, Chasing threads in Nuts and on large
Screws specially. Does generalline of Re
pairing, and Light and Heavy Smithing Re-
pairing Pumps in their various apartments,
Fits Water. Gas and Steam; Files and Sets
oil kinds of Saws, Grinds Axes. Scissors. Shears
and Cutlery of all kinds. Repairs Bicycles.
Repairs Traction and other Engines, and
does general line of NH Work. Turning and
Smitbing workmanship second to none
Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired on shortest
notice. Also deals in Light Brass Castings,
Check. Globe and Throttle Valves. Stopcocks,
Steam Pipes. Fittings, Unions, &c, always in
stock. All orders receive prompt attention Mt
moderate cost.
Patentee of the celebrated Weller Iron Gel
lar DOor-the best article of the kind made.
tSt- Agent for the sale OF the Iron Fencing,
Cresting Railing. Stairways. &c. of the cele-
brated Rogers Feuce Company.
February 10. 1857
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

s.. II. Garrett, Mansfield, Ohio. Dear sir i9 :G
Since received ynnr Fence Machine It Inns
woven 400 rods Of oft. pickcts and a. rods Of
day and also woYe % rods in ono half div
with one man to sci the pickets The Ma
Ghiuc Is all that it is represented to be-
everybody that sees the fence is praisinc II
EoP, Columbus, H.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
NV Foundry Department.

Will make all kinds of Castings from pat
terms or old pieces of casting. Also have pat
terms for Crate Bars for Traction or Portable
Sash-Weights for Buildings of all sizes, in
large quantities lower than the lowest, and
am prepared to make all kind of Brass Cast
iugs. keep on hand the Challenge Pump,
and Water Elevator aud Purifier, for deep
Wells and Cisierns. of which 1 have all ex-
ira Chains. Cranks. Wheels. &c.
Agent for the CROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would be pleased If any one in need of Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give me
call.
viii thank the public generally for q share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully.
Address P. o. Box 81.
September IL, 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Never Injuries Stock.

Stock is never injured when enclosed by a
Picket and Wire Fence. The Garrett Fence
Machine that this fence is made by is in sue.
cessful operation in every State and Territory
In tue U. g. and seems to be universal fav-
orite. Address s. H. Garrett, Mansfield,
Ohio. for catalogue giving full description OF
Machine and also wholesale price of pickets,
wire, DC. which he sells direct to the farmer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
sIFTINGs.

The old topper always has his gin fiz.
Artificial honey-Kisses sent by mail.
1t is hard to get at the naked truth of
bear story.
People always long for money when
they're short.
A theatrical company is charitable
when it plays to poor house.
During hard winter the plumber and
the coal dealer usually have soft thing.
1t is somewhat of paradox that the
more weather strips the colder it will
be.
To tell dignifed citizen to pull down
his vest, is apt to make him raise his
choler.
The collapse of a real estate boom only
means that the wind has been taken out
of the sales.
As rule single man is rarely discov-
cred leading double life. So much for
observation-disclosures Siftings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
SOITHWARn

Additional mixed trains Southwark pass
Ch9rlcstown at S2S A. NJ. arriving at Harri-
On Sunday mixed train leaves Charlestowu
Southwark at s. IS A, NJ, arriving at Harrison-
hurg s 90 p, n.
sDaily except Sunday. fspuday only
CONNECTIONS.
Train No. 41S connects Mt Harper Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving al Pittsbnrg
500 a. NJ: Columbus , so and Chicago IL %
next morning.
Train No. 4Io connects at harper's Ferry
with Ptttsburg and Chicago Express nrriyin,r
at COnnellsyille 4 25 and Pittsburg q 20 nryt
morning Columbus L so P. NJ, and Chicago
8 so p. NJ.
Train No. Az has Day Coaches and Pullman
Sleeper New York 10 Washington Day Coaches
Baltimore and Washington to lexington phil
man Buffet Parlor Cars BALTIC. tu Stannton. New
York passengers change at Washington; Phil
adslphia passengers change AT Harper's Ferry.
Train No. 4l9 has Day Coaches and Pullman
,Parlor Cars New York To Baltimore and
Through Coaches Baltimore TO Winchester via
the Old Line.
Train No. 40 has Through Coaches Win.
chester TO Baltimore via the Old Line and Day
Coaches and Pullman PArlor Cars Baltimore TO
Train No. AIS has Day Coaches Lexington In
Washington and Baltimore. Pullman Buffet
farlor Care StauntOn 10 BALTIMORE and Day
CoSchcs and Pallman Parlor Cars Washington
to New York.
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars from Hnr-
Pers Ferry on all Western Express Trains.
Excursion Tickets viii be sold to partles OF
ten or more between all ticket stations ON the
Valley Division-Good for two days.
For rates, tickets. baggage cheeks. applv IN
any Office of the b. d D, X. r., or to III. z.
Dddrow, Travelling Passenger Agent, Wincho
ter, Virginia.
o,,,s z. 7; opELL, General Manager,
CHAS. o. SCULL, Genl Pass. Agt.
December i. 1891.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

Additional train leaves Cherry Rnn at sos
r u arriving at IlRgeratoEn $50 r 81,
stopping at Intermediate stations
Leave Rocky Ridge for Rmmitsburg Mt g. 90
and 1910 A. NJ. aud 3.32 and G.25 p. n.
Leave Emmitsburg for Rocky Ridge Mt 80
and s.55 4 NJ, and $50 and $50 r. II.
Leave BruceylIIe for Frederick at 10. go A.
NJ, and 5.O2 and 7.20 P. n
Leave Bruceyille for Taueytowu, LittIes-
town, York, WTightsYille aud Columbia, ut
9.5SA. ". and 3.45,P. ii.
2. q r. Z. Trains leave shippensburg at
1.45 and 1l.S5 A. ~, and $50. p. 81; arrive al
ShippeDsburg At 9.45 A. NJ, lao and .. 40 P.
~. daily, except Sunday.
sDaily. Mondays only. All others Daily,
except Sunday.
J. u. HOOD, Gcn1 Manager,
3. 81. GRISWOLDi Gent Pass. Agent
February. 29 1893 -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

To Al H2on. II May Concern:
l take this method of announcing to the
farming community of jefferson and adjoining
counties. that l do NIL kinds of Machine Re-
pairing. such as Traction and Portable En-
gines, Wheat Threshcrs. Grain Drills. Wheat
Fans. Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds of
Repairing. in both Wood aud Iron; also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary aud Portable En-
gines. Patching Steam Boilers. and putting in
new fews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
JULIUS C. HOLMES.

Late Superintendent of Repairs of Public
Buildings,
charlestown, jefferson County, West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Trusts and Combinations

Are unpopular. But there is one form of
trust against which no one has anythinf to
say. That is the trust which the public re-
poses In Hoods Sarsaparilla. and-the best of
the meniclne. For, remember, Hoods,s Sar.
snparilla Cures.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable. and do
not purge. pain or grippe. Sold by all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Western MARYLAND z. r.
CONNECTING wITH

UUNNbVI4NH WITH
z. & Il. r. at Shippcnsburg and Gcttysburg
Norfolk & Western II. II. at Hngersiown;
A.$SO.R; R.at Hagerstown aud Cherry
Run; Penna. r. r. at BrueevIlle aud
Hanover, and p. w. s. b, n.
q. aud B. & p. Railroads
at Union Station,
Baltimore, Nd
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

IN pAIsY." =
which No propose TO send to you. transpor-
eatton paid. The little darling rests ngainst
= pillow, and T. In the act OF drawing on its
pink sock. tho mate OF which has been pulled
on and flung aside with q triumphant COO.
you, no matter where you stand. The exqpi-
EtelepEodti tots'ot this kfeatest Italnfihs 81
Ida Waugh (the most celebrated Of modern
painters OF baby hfel are to be given 10 those
who subscribe To nernprestss Family Maya
zine for 1893. The Reproduced ong cannot be
are the same size l17x22 inohesl. The babyfg
Life size. and absolutely Hfehke. We have
also in preparation, to present TO our sub
6cribefS during 1893, other great pictures by
such artists aSPercy Moran, Maud Humphrey,
Louis DeSchampe. and others of worldwide
EenoEq, Take only two examples or what
Esdid during the past Eesr. :. A Yard OF Pan.
vile or President Harrison, and you viii sec
what our promises mean.
Tho0eWh0 subscribe for Democrats Family
Magazine Tor 1873 win possess q gallery of ex-
quiBtke works or art OF great vRlue, besides q
Magazine that cannot be equaled by any in
subject matter, that viii Keep everyone post
Cd on all tho topics OF the day, and all the
household. beaide8 furri5hinR [i1teFeStinR
reading matter, both grave and gay, TOR tho
whole familyS and while Demorest'S g not
Q fashion Magazine, its fashion pages are Per-
feet. and we give you. free Of COT, all the pat:
IN any size Yoq choose, Send in your sub
set over Sin value, address the pubEtshe1
W. Jennings DemoFeSf, ID East 1kth ST., New
York. II you are un2cquAfnted with the
HREadnei send 70 cents for . speetmsp copy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
SARVEN WHEELS,

universally pronounced the best wheels made.
REPAIRING SPECIALITY.
have established Carriage Repository at
Uppcrville. Fauquier county. Persons desir-
.ug vehicles at the above place. during my alb
sencc can leave their orders with w. Richard
son, druggist.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
counties, respectfully ask a continuance of the
same. GEO. g., THOMAS.
February %, 1881. rs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

FOR DYSPEPSIA,
indigestion. and Stomach disorders take
BHOwN'S IRON BpTTERS.
Al dealers keep IT, 81 per bottle Genuine hos
tTHde- mark and crossed red lines on wrapper,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

alHE Undersigned Is prepared 70 do all kind
II of Plastering, and win endeaYog to give
;atisfaction in any line of work which he may
Contract for, whether in coarse on hue finish
". Va, viii receive prompt attention. Work
lone 1t living rates.
August "a, 1sso-1y. -
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BaItiEs1cre g Ohio r. e..
Schedule in effect nov. Is, 1899. nntil further
notice -
NORTHWARD

Additional mixed trains Northward pass
Chariestown at 81 A. ~, arrive ut Harpcr's
Ferry ut 81 A. 81,
On Sunday mixed train leaves Charlestown
Northward Of 1910 l. NJ, arriving at aatpeHs
Ferry At IL. 20 p. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Many Persons

Many Persons
Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron BitterS
rebuIlds the system, aids digestion. removes ex-
cess Of bile. and cures malaIiI. Get the gen uine-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Cumberland Valley z. r.

Additional trains will leave Carlisle daily
except Sunday at 5.55 4. NJ, S.45 a. NJ, IS
+. NJ, stopping at ali intermediate stations,
arriving at Harrisburg at GAO A. NJ $50 a.
NJ. $50 P. NJ.
Evening Mail runs daily between Harrisburg
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

CEND twelve cents in postage stamps 20 80
CCorcoran Building, Washington. ID. G.. and
you will receive Tour copies of KATE FIELDS
WASHINGTON. containing matter of special
interest Give name and address. and saV
where you saw this advertisement
December g. 1S92-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
& co.
70 OUR CUSTOMERS.

We take pleasure In calling the attention OF
large and vnried stock of Cooking ana Heat
Ing Stoves, Ranges. Fire Place Heaters, Fur
naces, Ventilating Crater, &c. These goods
are all of the best quality, In their several
kinds, made only of the hest material and
thoroughly tested, they will be found very Mt
Tacttve In design and proportions and will
satisfy the most refined and cultivated taste
we invite yon to call and examine stock. and
good. We invite defending purchasers 70
write or call, being confident of our ability TO
please. yesterday s. co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
UNDERTAKING.

am prepared to give my special attention to
the business of Undertaking.
Being pre- -!cal mechanic and determined
to give satisfaction, respectfully solicit share
of public patronage.
May Is, 1877. LEWIS STARRY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
GEO. C. THOMAS,
Phoenix Carriage Works,
Berruptlle, Clqrke County, "a.

T HAVE for years built a large variety of va
rious styles of CARRIAGES and WAGONS;
they have been in use among our people, and
have given satisfaction in every instance as far
as have been able to ascertain. Through this
experience have learned what vehicles suit the
people best, and what are best adapted to their
wants. 1 manufacture handsome wagon
bp
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
JEFFERSON FOUNDRY
Machine Shops,

Situated on Berryville Turnpike. within the
Corporate Limits of Charlestown
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Whitney Side-Bar Spring

very neat and stylish in appearance. and a very
pleasant riding wagon. Also all styles and pat
terms of Carriages, Buggies, Jaggers, Jenny
Linds and PhRtons. / keep on hand a large
stock but am prepared to fill orders ut short
notice. Prices suited to the times, and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. 4 liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles in exchange for new ones. use
altogether the Old Reliable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Misunderstanding.
Shoe Shop Removed.
Boarding.

~ EF F9NslE N5tULICTIIIn Cul DC lCEuIulmUuAI{AI
- with Board by
March IS. 1881.
90 to DALGARN'S for your Tobacco. he
VI has great variety. always has Job lots
on hand NJ reduced prices.
ZINE Hams. Breakfast and other Bacon
Il constantly on hand ut DALGARS'S.
NEW Stock of White Wash. Biacking and
IN Scrub Brushes ut the lowest possible prices,
at DALGARN'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Posts for Sale.

IT ocUsT and Cedar and Sawed Oak Posts
IL large Iot-fOf sale by
WIN. PHtLLIRS q SONS.
Augast ". le8l.
III 81 LIGHT 4 WATSoN's GIycetine LIZ
" ton for ehapped hands, face and lips; In
rat lI nothlng better for keeping on caaps
Gas Fitting In all tie varfons branches neat
~ ~ done by YESTERDAY a. Co.
South Charles St. Charles Town, W. Va.
.NAlL BRUsHES-of these We IiaTc a full
~ line. LIGHT q WATSON,
The Progress., 1893-11-04
SCIENCE OF THE DAY.
A COLLECTION OF NEWS FROM
INDUSTRIAL FIELDS.
Wop ser Workers In Steam, Electricity
and Chemistry - An Invention for
Farmers-Electric Lighter - Printing
Press Register.
Novel Counting Attachment.

This improved counter, which is
adapted to automatica lv register each
impression OF the press, may be at
ached in such a way as to be easily
thrown into operative position and
easily tilted back out of the way,
operating only when the press is
actually printing, and not register
ing when the "'throw-ott" is usei.
The improvement has been patented.
The counter is of the usual kind. with
registering wheels and knobs for set
ting them, and it is operated by
lever which hangs d wn at a slight in
clination % the bottom of the case, the
lever being bent upward and laterally
at one end, and finally enter slot
in the case, where its inner end is
pivoted. A front view of the counter
with its attachments is shown in the
figure at the top of the picture, a side
view being shown in the figure at the
left, and the position of its attach
ment to the press on the right. On
the top or back of the case containing
the counting mechanism is a plate
with projecting lugs pivoted to the
upper end of - standard sc .ured to one
side of the frame of the press, the
standard extending upward to point
near the p tn of the platen, so that
when the ca.e is swung into position
for registering. its lever, A, will ex-
tend into the path of a finger or pin
on the platen, B, of the press. If the
counter is not to be used. it may be
readily tipped over to the back side of
the standard. out of the path of the
finger When the throwoff is used,
the platen does not quite touch the
type, and the finger and lever are SC
adjusted as not to come into engage
ment with each other except when an
impression is actually made, or when
The Progress., 1893-11-04
being clearly shown from three con.

being clearly shown from three con-
siderations One of these is their great
intrinsic brilliancy compared with
their small apparent diameter, diam
eter so minute that the highest powers
of the largest telescope fail to show
them as anything bnt mere points OF
light without measurable magnitude;
second, their vast distance from the
earth, a distance so great that the
diameter of the earth's orbit dwindles
almost to a point in comparison-this
also accounting satisfactorily for the
first fact; and third. the speetroscope--
that unerring instrument of research
in this feld-shows that the light
emitted by many of them is very SINH
lar to that radiated by the sun. Thus
their chemical and physical conStitu-
tion appears analogous to that of our
central luminary. Though the spec
ira of the red stars differ much from
the solar spectrum, these objects are
comparatively rare, forming excep-
tions to the general rule.