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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
WAS NOT TO BE FOOLED.

Acquainted with Quite. Hut Prompt to
Grasp = New Idea.
Nov. Jest you 20 right along; you
needn't stop here" said farmer Hay
fork, authoritatively. 81 don't want
no lightnin' rods"
i am not selling lightning rods" re-
sponded the sleek-looking peddler,
whose sudden appearance at the gate
had aroused the ire of farmer Hay
fork.
81 don't keer what yer sellin'." re-
piled the farmer. II don't want 1t and
won't take 1t. and that's all there is
about 1t. know the tricks of you city
sharpers. read the papers. do. You
can't catch me on any -back-ac-
ton pumps, or any self-working
churns, or patent Egyptian corn fresh
from the pyramids-not much; and
don't want to take any mowers on trial,
either, and sign receipt fer 1t and
have 1t come back as 90-day note
fer $4,000. No. Stree. And you can't
buy my farm, either, and then have me
buy 1t back at big advance, because
some confederate Of yours comes along
and offers me twice what you gave fer
it. Milky! I'm no chicken. Now clear
out.
II only want"
20, yes; you only want to get my
name to anything at all, so you can
make note Of it. I'm up to all such
tricks. read the papers, do"
II only want to show you our new
patent reversible hens nests"
What on airth is them?"
cts an ordinary hens nest, only 1t
reverses itself every time hen lays an
egg and drops the egg into basket be-
low"
What good Is that?"
Cant you see? The hen turns
around to look at the egg, but 1t amt
there, and she concludes she didn't lay
any, and sits right down and lays an
other one, and so on. Only $780,"
"By gum! Gimme a Dozen"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
al wealthy Mendicant.

The wealthiest living professional
beggar, Simon Oppasich, was in 1893
sentenced to seven years hard labor
for perjury. He was born without feet
or arms, and his physical defects
brought him exceptional sympathy and
cash. In 1889, at the age of forty-seven
he had saved $4,000; and in 1883 he
had by speculation increasd his fortune
to $125, 900 in cash and some 5000 900 in
Trieste and Parenzo real estate. Since
then he has quadrupled his wealth by
trading on the b6urse.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

Constipation prevents the body from
Little Early Rlsers will remove the troub-
lie and cure Sick Headache, Biliousness,
Inactive Liver and clear the Complexion.
Small. sugar coated, don't gripe or cause
nausea.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G..
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Jacksonville
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
A Satisfactory Test.

$50 you want to marry my daughter,
eh?" queried the old man. do you
think you have the patience and for
bearance to make her kind and in
dulgent husband?"
Il don't know, sir" replied the
would-be son-in-law. Il can button
standing collar on shirt that is
half-size larger without getting an
cry, and L"
"Say no MORE" Interrupted the old
man. Say no more, but take her, my
son, and my blessing goes with her."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
fnave used Ripans rabules with 80 much .ati.

fhave used Ripans Tsbules with so much salts
faction that can cheerfuily Recommend ti,em.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once a week. Yves told by different physicians
that II was caused by bad teeth, OF which had
several. 4 had the teeth extracted, but the at
tacks continued. had seen advertisements Of
Ripans Tabules in all the papers but had no faith
In them, but about six weeks since friend in
duced me to try them. Have taken but two OF the
small Scent boxes Of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence Of the attacks. Have never given
testimonial for anything before, but the great
amount Of good which believe has been done me
by Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine TO the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
possession now. At. DEWITT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
CliInhera,

"Did you climb the Alps?" asked the
young woman.
mo-" answered Mrs. Cumrox, I'VE
meant to. But we couldn't get accom-
modations anywhere except on the Sec
ond floor Of hotel that had no eleya-
tor So we went right away"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Reckless Waste.

1.-THE Americans are such a wasteful
people!"
Eyes; coming down on the train this
morning l noticed at least six walls
and a dozen roofs on which NO one had
painted advertising signs"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

Willie-Pa, what do they make talk
ing machines Of?
His Father-The first one was made
,ut of a rib, my son.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
He Saw Plenty.

Tom-She, promised to give me a
Kiss for every shooting star saw.
Jack-How did you come out?
Tom-Well, l haven't collected the
account yet, but her father landed on
me about five minutes later and she
owes me at least million kisses now.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
A Mean Crawl.

Mother-Why. what grieves you,
Willie?
Willie-I asked pa If he could spell
hippopotamus.
Mother-And what did he do?
Willie (sobbing)-He thought hard
minnit an then got mad an said he'd
lick me If bothered him again when
he was readin'.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

A cough is not Ikea fever. 1t does
not have to run certain course. Cure
it quickly, and effectually with One Min
ute Cough Cure, the best remedy for all
ages and for the most severe cases. We
recommend it because it's good.
c. =. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondvile. G. G.
Smith, So. Iondoi derry and f. B. Pier.
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

The other day hsh pedler's horse
stopped in the street. and refused to
stir an inch. The -vender began to be-
labor the beast with stick, when an
old lady put her head out OF the win
dow and exclaimed
Have you no mercy"
"No, ma'am." replied the pedler,
nothing but mackerel."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
.I.e saving Vest.

An English inventor has patented a
life saving vest to be worn on sea voy-
ages, which is shaped like an ordinary
vest ard may be worn as such, infiat-
able pockets being provided, which are
filled with air through a mouthpiece
carried in the pocket and attached to a
tube connected with the interior of the
vest
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

Stamps can be quickly affixed to let
tiers by a new machine in which the
stamps are wound on a roller in
handled frame, to- be forced across
moistened pad and deposited on the en-
velope, the action being obtained by a
depending lever which touches the en-
velope before the under side of the
machine reaches its lowest point.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Rest Why Out of II.

He-Who is that ugly looking girl
standing at the side Of the pest?
She-Sir, want you to understand
that she is my sister.
He-You misunderstood me; l mean
the girl to the left OF the post.
She-That is also one OF my sisters.
He-Allow me to congratulate you
on having the nearest looking lot of
relatives have ever seen in all my
life,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
AueestRa.

Some men," said Uncle Eben, is
mighty proud OBJ dab ancestors. But
eff de OIL folks wus alive has nv
doubts bout whethuh de feelin' would
be reciprossified."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Carrier pigeon servants.

A Doctor in the Highlands of Scot
land, whose patients are scattered over
wide districts, takes carrier pigeons
with him on his rounds and sends his
prescriptions by them TO the aaothe-
cary. He leaves pigeons, too, with
distant families, to be let loose when
his services are needed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
well Provided with Fiction

It happened in a book store.
what can I show you, madam" he
asked. Something in the line of fic-
tom"
Y NO" she answered slowly. I think
I'll try history for change. get
enough fiction when my husband gets
home late from the club"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
FiIling : Prescriptio..

my doctor says I ought to lead an
active life"
well, say. marry my wife's sister;
she will keep you on the Jump"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

"Do you believe in the good effects of
laughing?"
"Of course; If I can get man to
laughing can nearly always borrow IS
from him"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Mi.under.tood the oue.t,op

Miss Snowfall" asked Rastus
White, is your program flled?".
"Cert'nly not, Mr.. Rastus." was the
answer. Il has not yet been to de
supper-room but four times"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Two Flats.

Mabel suppose you have heard OF
sister Louis marriage. She's taken a
fat in Brooklyn.
Miss Jellus-Yes, heard she had a
fiat; but 1 didn't hear where she had
taken him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Mountain of the Monks,

There is region in Macedonia
known as "The Mountain of the
Monks" because there are no fewer
than twenty magnificent monasteries
scattered in the sheltered recesses, or
on the tops Of the lofty crags.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Face to Face.

Old Northumberland you kissing
ny daughter when came In?
Young Man-Yes, sir. Have you any
apology to make?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

docs your husband speak more than
one language, Mrs. Parvenu?"
"Oh, yes. he talks war, horse, base
ball and bicycle-one just as well as
the other
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

! want to inform you,
in words of highest
praise, Of the benefit
I have derived from
Ripans Tablles. / am q
professional nurse and
in this profession a clear
head is always needed.
Ri;,ans Tabulcs does 1t.
After one OF my cases I
foundmyself completely
run down. Acting on the
ADVICE OF Mr Geo. Bow
er. Pm. g., SIS Newark
Ave-. Jersey City. l took
htpa-s Tsbuies with
grand results.
Miss bessie WIEDnAH.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Her Cruel Insinuation.

"Did you ever love another before
tou met me?" he inquired.
Another what?" she asked.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
FIatteped.

Young Mrs. Toriins was almost In
tears when her husband came home.
Whats the matter?" inquired her
husband.
ut wasn't my fault, Charley, dear,
and do hope it can be mended. That
pouter pigeon you brought home"
"Well?"
I'm afraid 1t has swallowed tack
and got a puncture."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
The Boarding House wit.

II see that steel sheets are to sell for
81 a ton more than they did"
" don't care anything about steel
sheets. How about Bessemer beef
steaks!"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
The Correct Expre..ion.

Have got the pleasing expression
you want?" asked Mr.. Gubbins.
Eyes. SIR" replied the photographer.
II think that will do very WELL"
"Then hurry up, please. 1t hurts my
face"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
better Than He Should Expect

"See here. policeman. that woman
Who gave me her baby to hold hasn't
1lne back"
well. tn kids asleep, ain't it?"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

have been great sufferer from const'r;i:e.
for over 1--WE years. Nothing gave me any i....-
My feet and legs and abdomen were bioai.. -
could not wear shoes on my feet and only
dress. saw Rlpans Tabues advertife' ~ Z
daily paper, bought some and took them hss =
ed. Have taken them about three weeks asa -.
Is such change! am not constipated fay l..;.
and owe It all to Ripans Tabu!es. Ian .h.Iss-
seven years old, have no occupation. OH, q.
household duties and nursing my sick hd. '..'.-
He has had tho dropsy and am trying h.sss
Tabules for him. He feels some better hut 4 -.
take some time. he has been sick so long. Yss
may use my letter and name as you like.
Mrs. MART GoRMAH CLAxsa
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

Mother was troubled
with heartburn and
s;oepicssuess. caused by
Indigestion, for o good
many -esrs. One day
she saw q testimonial
in tho paper indorslng
Ripans Tnbules. She
determined to give them
G. trial. was greatly
roliesed by their use
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

Tabulcs rcgulariy. She keeps n few cartons Ripans
Tabuies In the house and says she will not be with
out them. The heartburn and sieepiessness have
disappeared with the Indigestion which was
formerly so great burden for her. Our whole
Family take the Tabules regularly especially after
a hearty meal My mother Is fifty years Of age
and is enjoying the best of health and spirits also
eats hearty meals, an impossibility before she
took Ripans Tabules. ANTON II. BLAuKES'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
There Are Others.

Tom-Do you have any trouble meet
ing your creditors?
Dick-No- It's easy enough to meet
them-the trouble is to avoid them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

Reading some OF the testimonials in fasr II
Rpans Tabules. l tried them. Ripans Taba = -,
only relieved but actually cured my youEs''.r,
the headaches have disappeared. bowels 7r. IN
good condition and he never complains OF ~
stomach. He is now q red, chubby faced boy. Us
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Tsb;-'.
am satisfied that they will benefit any one Cf'sl
the cradle to old age) II taken according to .-.>
tions. kW.lEiA
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

car OF go into a cr"-
place without getsi-.
headache and sick - ~
stomach. / heard about
Ripans Tabules troia -
aunt of mine WHO -.
taking them for c.,-'rs
Of the stomach. Shs i
found such reii,,' f"'a
their use she ~.v.se'' -
to take them to. 49, !
have been d0ingsn ,'".
last October. a''d -!
say they have co., =.
ly cured my hei !, -.
I am twenty ai:" ia
old. You are We -
to use this trs;' I
Mrs J. BeosEA "a
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

Ny seven-yea. e''t--
suffered vita par II
his head. ccnsii;-' n
and complained o; 20
stomach. He Coli ~
eat like children %. '''s
age do and who.
did eat did not 49,
with him. He wa' ss..'.
and of a saffron r',l.s.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

diapa
hslwprce
psprue N
e o e
ube The
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

have been suffering from headaches ~,
since l was q little girl could never IIh.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-25
Travelling Companions.

Travellers often prove by their expert
euces that under certain conditions all
men are equal. A German banker, travel
ing by rail in a first class carriage toward
Vienna, had as fellow traveller at one of
the intermediate stations an old gentle
man, who entered into conversation and
proved very pleasant.
The banker got out before his compan-
ion, and as he did SO asked the gentleman
how far he was going. The gentleman re-
piled, "To Vienna"
Il have daughter very we'll married
there" said the banker. Il should like to
give you note of introduction to her,
81 have also daughter very well mar
ried there" said the other.
Would it be too great a liberty to ask
the name?" inquired the banker.
"My daughter" the gentleman an
ewered, ''is married to the emperor of
Austria" 1t was the old king of Bavaria.
Youths Companion.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-25
ODD ROMAN MONUMENTS.
The More pretending Structures

The More Pretending Structures
Were Usually Circular In Form.
The circular form was an old fayorite
with the Romans for their sepulchrai
structures of more pretending class than
ordinary. 1t will be sufficient here merely
TO mention those in honor of Augustus
and Hadrian. The tomb of Cacilia Me-
tella is low cylinder, the height being
only 90 feet, while the diameter is 80, and
it may be considered as nearly SOLID, the
chamber or cellar being no more than ~
feet in diameter This cylindrical mass is
raised upon square substructure, wnioh
combination of the two forms is productlVs
of agreeable contrast, and it was accord
ingly frequently resorted to.
The tomb of Plautius Sylvanus, near
Tiyoli, consists also of short cylindrical
substructure on a square basement, but is
otherwise of peculiar design, one side OF
that stereobate being carried up SO as to
form a sort of low<screen or frontispiece,
decorated with six half columns and five
upright tablets, with Inscriptions between
them.
The tomb of Munatius Planous at Gaeta
is a simple, circular structure of low pro-
portions, the height not exceeding the di-
ameter and therefore hardly to be called a
tower, Notwithstanding that it is now
popularity called Roland's or Orlando's
tower. OF quite different character and
design from any of the preceding ones is
the ancient Roman sepulchral monument
at st. Remi, which consists of three stages
the first a square sterobte raised on
gradini and entirely covered on each side
with sculptures in relief, the next also
square, with an attached fluted Corinthian
angle and an open arch on each side and
the uppermost a Corinthian rotunda,
forming an open or monopteral temple.
O., without any oelia--the center OF which
is occupied by two statues
As instances of other combinations we
may briefly refer TO what is called the
tomb of Virgil, near Naples, consisting of
a square substructure surmounted by a
conical one; to the Roman monument at
Constantine, in Africa, conjectured to
have been cenotaph in honor of Constan-
tine, the lower portion of which is cylin-
drical structure surrounded by peristyle
of 24 Doric columns and carried up as
lofty cone in reeeding courses or gradini,
leaving at its summit platform for an
equestrian statue.-Architect.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-25
RAILROADS.
G. (|!a!:|.;lsII!Elli|.!!.I|.I'!Ii

On and after MONDAY Oct. 80. lsoe' uaii'o
will leave as follows;
LEAVE.
For Lewiston and Auburn, s,lo q. ni., lou
For Gorham, Berlin and Island Pond, $40 a.
M, 130 and 600 p. m. -, a,t,c M
For Montreal and Chicago, $40 a. m. and6oO
p. m.
For Quebec, 600 op. M
ARRIVALS.
From lewiston and Auburn, $40, 11.30 a.
M: 545 and 6.45 p. m.
From island Pond, Berlin and Gorham, $40 and
From rom q Chicago and Montreal, $40 a. m. and
From Quebec, $40 a. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Montreal. Quebec. Toronto and Chicago
600 p. m.
For Lewiston and Auburn, 7.30 a. m. and coop. IN.
For Gorham and Berlin, 7.3O a. m. and 500 p m.
ARRIVALS.
From Island Pond, Berlin, Gorham, Montreal
and West $40 a. m.
From Lewiston and Auburn, $40 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars on Night
trains
TICKET OFFICE, DEPOT AT FOOT OF
INDIA STREET.
noyl du
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-25
RAILROADS.
BOSTON & MAINE R. R.
n Effect oc'ober 3rd. 1898
WESTERN DIVISION.

w Els LA 1SAON
Trains leave Portland, Union Station. for
scarbore Crossing, 1000 a. m.. 62o, p. NJ; /;
scarboro Beach, Pine Point. 90, 1000 M,
$50 525 f2e & sas % 1913 olS 4 oGehs m (
$50. OPS. e.2o p. M Kennebunk, 100. $40
a. M, 1880. $50. 525 6.2O p. M; Kennebupk
port 7oo, so q g. n; Il l2,Sa s;SS y "a 2. M.
Saysr so sosrswoetb. .g 9Ib zoo $40 a. m, i2s3
$50, 5.25 .. M; Rochesie er mIns ton,
Alton Bay, s.z0 a. M, 1885, $50 p m. Lake-
port Laconis Weirs ,n D. S4U e. md md
Roehester), ZOO q, m; Manchester, Concord
and North, 700 a. M, $50 p. M; North Ser
wick. Dover. Exeter, HaDerh,n' y. IaWrenes' % as
Lowell, Boston, a 405, 100. $40 a. m l2.5a
$50, p. m. Arrive Boston, 7.25. 1918 a. m. n.
1880, 4.l0, 7.15, p. m. Leave Boston i0f
Portland, $50. 7.3O, $50 a. m, 115, ~. p 10 10
Arrive Portland, 1910. 11b0 a. M, 1910, 300
7.50 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For scarboro Beach, Pine Point, oid
Orchard Beach, Saco. Biddeford, henne-
bunk. North Berwsck. Dover. Exeter,
43O p m. Arrive Boston SIS s.22 p. m.
Rochester, FarmingtoD, Alton Bay 4.so
p. M.
EASTERN DIVISION.
For Biddefora, Portsmouth. Newbury-
port, Amesbury, salem, Lynn, Boston. 200,
800 a. M, 12.45. 600 p. m. Arrive Roston. 300
q. m:, 40, 400, 9.05 p. m. Leave Boston Tor
Portland, 7.30, 900 a, M. 1880. 100, 7.45 p. M
Arrive Portland. l145 a. m. 1900, 4,so. 1015.
1045 p. M.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Biddefo d, Portsmouth, Newburv-
port, Salem. LYNN, Boston, 200 a. M. 1915
pm. Arrive Boston 5.57 a. M, 400 p. m.
Leave Boston for Portland. 800 a. M. 700 p. m.
Arrive Portland, 1910, 1880 p. IN.
a. Daily except Monday and stops at North
Berwick and Ex .ter only
D. j. FLANDERS. G. p s. t. A. Boston.
oct3 dtf
Is
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-25
An Insurance wall.

"We," remarks Missouri editor, "are
getting little tired of this life insurance
business When man dies nowadays, the
first thing they ask is, Was he insured,
and for how muchp The papers also gem
orally wind up the obituary notice with
the amount Of insurance. Soon the obit-
nary notices will read something like this:
Peter Jones died and left wife and two
children. Loss fully covered by insur-
ance.' Or, il the deceased is not insured, it
will read about as follows: John Smith is
dead. he leaves wife. Total loss; no
insurance. kansas City Star.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-25
Where He Fell.

Down the postoffice steps the Rev. DIR.
Fyfthly carefully picked his way, and then
his feet suddenly shot out, and he went
down right in the midst of group of
stockholders.
"Ah, good morning, doctor!" laughed
the stockholders, recognizing the minis
Ter. "You remind us Of the wicked man
whose foot slippeth.
''Nay," retorted the good minister, "but
rather do seem like the man who went
down to Jericho"
''How is that?" chorused the brokers.
Because he fell among thieves, muir
INJURED the doctor as he got up and moved
decorously away.-Anglo-Amer
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-25
THE FATTENINe EARTH.
Meteor Dust Increases It's Bulk Ten
Thousand Tons Every Year.


Thousand Tons Every Year.
As people grow old they usually grow
stouter, and in this respect our planet is
very human indeed, for the earth is grow
ing stouter and heavier every year by some
10, 900 TONS
The food on which our planet is thus
fattening herself consists of meteors or
shooting stars. Though we have only one
great shower of shooting stars-in Novem-
ber-still every day the earth is crossing
the paths Of meteors and catching shoot
ing stars in her atmosphere, which acts as
a net. Shooting stars are pieces of stone,
varying in size from marble to paving
stone, revolving round the sun. The earth
attracts them by her weight, and they
rush toward us at a tremendous speed.
On plunging into the atmosphere they
become heated by the friction they en-
counter, and so become white hot and are
finally driven off into gas. Every minute
the earth is being subjected to this fusil-
lade, though most of the meteors are too
small to be seen by the naked eye. The
gas condenses into dust, and slowly sinks
TO the earth. At the very lowest estimate
400, 900, 600 meteors fall into our atmos-
phere every day, or over lao, 600, 900, 1000
year.
The dust into which all these shooting
stars are dissolved sinks to the earth, and
if the dust of each meteor weighs but a
single grain this amounts in the aggregate
to 90, 900, 900 pounds, or 10000 tons. By
this amount the earth increases every year,
and as she never parts with a single grain
she is growing rapidly heavier. But large
as it may seem in the mass it is really a
trife compared with the weight of the
earth.
If this annual increment of meteor dust
were spread evenly over the entire surface
of the earth, it would form layer less
than hundred -millionth part of an
inch in thickness. -Pearson's Weekly.