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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

E Mr.. Grout is vigorous in the fight
for pure foods and against frauds, and
bis vote yesterday and his arduous
and skillful labors in behalf of his own
measure, to the passage of which yes
|terday's affair was a recognaissance
IN force, are among the elements that
90 toward the success for which the
people are praying. Washington, ID. C..
Star.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
W. l. JACOBS,
BARTON, VT.
BARTON. VT.

Terms-wHEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
Az 1.50 q Year.
M Keep your subscriptions in advance. Re-
NIT bv Post Office Order, Registered Letter
OF Draft.
Watch the label on your paper to see II
proper credits are made, and keep yoar sub
acriptions an adUance.
In asking for change of address, always
Btate where your paper is 11oao sent.
Rates of Advertising made known on ap-
plication. All cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

The launching of SO many favorite
son candidates does not seem at all
likely to mar ex-Goy. Pages chances
of success, and we expect to see him a
winner in the convention after the
t'complimentaries" have been duly
attended to on the first ballot.-Ver
uennes Vernonter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

He has been an honorable and
Faithful representative. He has not
Sought to be a leader but simply to
perform his.duty toward his constit-
Ehents, the republican party and the
|nation. He has been tested and tried
and never found wanting. With the
conviction that of all the candidates
banned he is the best qualified by long
legislative experience and close con-
tact with statesmen of the country
by his career as safe, prudent rep
fesentative-by his loyalty to his
Btate and party the Landmarks gives
~. w. Grout its earnest support
White RiUer Junction Landmark.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

Only little more than month to
the district convention and the candi-
dates and their friends in the second
district have so far refrained from
abusing each other in any way. 1t is
b good example for the first district
politicians to follow.-BdTre Tines.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

Invitations are out for the wedding
of Editor Wells of the Lyndonville
journal and Miss May Lobby of SUIT
ton, the date of the marriage being
June 5th. Congratulations Bro. Wells;
glad to see that you have come to
Your senses at last.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21
NEW GOODS

Personally selected in market.
LADIES SUITS,
Capes and Jackets. Misses and
Children's Jackets and Refers.
DRESS GOODS:
This branch has received careful
attention in selection and we
hope to please ali,
TRIMMINGS:
Never was our assortment more
varied. Plain and Jetted Net
and AllOver Laces in black,
white and cream. Fancy and
plain Silks for waists and trim
mings.
Shirred and Corded Silks in the new
ideas, GImps, Braids, Etc, Etc.
Shirt Waists in the new cuts for
Ladies and Misses.
Linens. Homespuns, Coverts Or
CANDIES, Piques, Dimites, Per-
Gales, Ginghams and Prints.
Ladies Skirts in black and fancy
colors which are sure to sell.
Hosiery, Underwear, Gloves and
Mitts for everybody.
Ladies Neck Wear: Never was
there such a multitude of kinds.
Attempted descriptions would be
vain. Look them over
Linen Collars in the new styles.
Hair Ornaments for ALL
Belts and Belt Buckles, Pulley
Belts and Belts without Pulleys.
1t is a regular belt conundrum
this year.
Q. w. LOCKE,
Barton Landing, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21
WASHIh GTON LITTER.

TsPRCIAL coRRBsPOND sNOR - :.
Washington, Mag 18th, 1900.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

President Mckinley hears a great
deal of political talk just now from his
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

The closing days of the drama at
ERfeking have been marked by in
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21
Tailor-made Suits.

Prices ranging from So to $45.
You can expect excellent Suits from
$40 to $50.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21
Jackets, Capes,
Skirts and Petticoats.

And despite the fact that customers
say the store already does this, we
shall keep trying to serve you still
better.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

1t is reported from Washington,
Ind the report finds some color in the
Powers papers, that Congressman
Powers will leave his post before Con
gress adjourns and come home and
bump the first district for re- nomina-
Jon. We sincerely trust the report is
lot true. Vermont needs every vote
p favor of the anti oleo bill, and ex
tects every representative and sena
Or to do his duty. Any man who is
hlse now, when a measure is pending
d which the state is more vitally in
erested than it has been since the
Far, deserves to be defeated. Gen.
trout is not injuring his chances by
Intending strictly to his duties as con-
ressman. Barre EUening Telegram.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

w. A. Clark, the senator from Mon
hna resigned his seat in the United
ltates senate last week. The resigna-
on was made ijust in time to avoid
|Rving his seat declared vacant, the
Pport of the committee being against
be senator. Immediately after his
Psignation had bee n accepted he was
Ppointed to fill the vacancy by Lieut.
ov. Spriggs of Montana, Gov. Smith,
no is antagonistic to Clark, having
ben called out of the state for short
|1siness trip. The resignation was
anned apparently for this time, and
Fans made to get the governor out of
be state. The move may be a sharp
be but it is one which should not be
Ferlooked by the senate, which
1Duld not allow the newly appointed
hnator seat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21
Silk Waists.
White Waists.

Big variety at So each.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21

A lot of new ones here. Customers
say-the daintiest and prettiest Waists
they ever saw-it's certainly the best
line we ever offered. The prices are
from 81 to $5 each.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21
Dress Skirts.

Stylishly cut and trimmed with
Applique Silk. Excellent values at
$40. Dress Skirt prices are from CSC
to $15.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-05-21
Pers onally selected in market.
LADIES SUITS.
Capes and Jackets. Misses and
Children's Jackets and Refers.

DRESS GOODS:
This branch has received careful
attention in selection and we
hope to please ali.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

The Marine Exchange reports as follows:
sEATILE-Arrived, Dec Q. str Cottage City,
str Willamette. from San Francisco: sp Coquiile
River, from Port Blakeley. Sailed Dec. g. strs
sshr n snd s0 f,d 10, s saasT c Dec
SAN FRANCISCO Sailed, Dec. q, sh sin.rsm.
Nanaimo; Dec. g. str Matteawan, from Tacoma
TACOMA-Arrved, Dec. a. schr Nokoniis. from
PORT TowNsEND-Inward, Dec. .. sshr For
ester, p. M, from San Francisco for Port Gam
bic: Arrived. str Victorian. from skaswsy; rev
PORT GAMBLE--Anived Dec ., schr Forester,
PORT rowSsESp-I Inward, Dec. .. .h Renee.
City. from Sitks and str Victorian. from skagway.
$50 a. M. for Seattle. Br III Queen Margaret. from
"a x u from % y
from Port Ludlow for Sydney. reported returning
probably disabled Arrived, schr r. s Redaeld.
SAN FRANCISCO Arrived Dec g. str bristol,
from chen'ainns; str Senator from Seattle Dec "a.
r T. ystc,a from ey.ts h. s. ssec Dec
for seattle: str Matteawan, for Port Los Angeles.
PORT TOWNSEND Arrived Dec n. schs J..
ing night. Br sh Queen Margaret, from Hongkong
for Tacoma schr Ethel Zane, 10 a. M, from San
Pedro for Tacoma; schr Challenger. Ioh a. M.
NEAH BAY--Inward. Dec. q. sh Yosemite. Q 80
m. from sea. In tow Of tug; str Willamette. 10 30
A. n,
bktn Klikitat, from Port Ludlow for Honolulu.
VICTORIA. H. C.-Arrived. Dec. q. str Cottage
City, from Sitka 10 sail at a. for Seattie re-
ports str Tillamook two weeks overdue At juneau
Dec 30. Arrived. sh America. from San Francisco
for Comox.
sEATTLEr-Dec. "a. str Willamette. from San
Francisco reports. Dec. q. at 9:l5 a. M. in lat.
H.a n. long. i2its w., passed small vessel bot
tom ap She had white spars and rod bottom
supposed to he about 80 tons register.
NEAH BAY-Passed in. Dec a, at d y. n..
a white three-masted schooner. flying signals Of dis
uess
HONOLULU Arrived. bktn Amelia. from Kanai.
leaking badly.
sPoKEN--Nov. "a. in lat 20 q ~ long. l35 80 w..
schr Commerce. from Pert Blakeley for Honakong
HoNGKoNG- Sailed. Dec. 49, Br str Empress Of
Japan for Vancouver
FORT rowNsEND--Inward. Dec. u. scn ".
8. Redheld rs .. m, from Port Los Angeles for
Tacoma schr Bangor. from kihei and sclr J. NJ.
Weatherwax, from San Francisco, 1c1 p. m, for
Port Hadlock: sh Lucille, 10 y m. from San
Francisco for Seattle.
PORT ASGELEs-Aniscd Dec. "A. Br sh Ben
lee, from Santa Rosalia.
NEAH BAY-Dcc. "a. p. m, clcndyi southwest
wind one mile Inward, III Highland Light, 4 d.
M from Barclay sound Tor Port Townsend. In tow
Of tug umAtiIla, 20 D. No.. from San Francisco
for seattle
PORT PADDOCK Arrived. Dec. "a sehr Ran
gor from Kihei; schr j. NJ. weatherwax. from San
Francisco
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MARINE NEWS.

SAN FRANCIsCO-Sailed, Dec. e. str Columbia.
for Astoria; str Wsried. for Chemainus. Arrived
str victorian. from Oyster harhor str South Port
land. from Portland.
ASTORIA Arrived. Dec. 3. sh Luciaria. from
Port Los Angeles.
KAHuLuI-Auived, Dec. 5. schr Mary Dodge.
from Tacoma.
San Pedro
HILo-Arrived. Dec no. U. 8. str Adams, from
San Diego.
AsTOKIA-Arrived, Dec e. Ital sh Dora
NEAH BAY-Passed In, Dec. q, sh Yosemite.
from sydney.
HILo-Arrived, Dec. Z. brig Courtney Ford. from
Stka.
HoQufAM-Arrived. Dec p. schr Salvador from
San Pedro for Aberdeen; schr A. ID. johnson. from
San Francisco for Aberdeen. str Newbura from San
Francisco for Aberdeen; Dec. q. str W. II. Kruger,
from San Francisco for Aberdeen
HOQuiAM-SaiIed. Dec ., str Grace Dollar.
from Hoquem for San Francisco; str Coronado.
from Aberdeen for San Francisco Arrived Dee
q, str San Buenaventura. from San Pedro for
Aberdeen; schr c. A. Thsyer, from Guaymas for
Hoquiam: schr Orient. from san Francisco bound
for Willapa harbof
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FOR VANCOUVER. B. c.. DIRECT.
STEAMER NORTH PACIFIC.

MeWtiiams ...................-...... Master
Leaves Yesler wharf every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday AZ p. m.
Arrives Vancouver 10 a. IN. the following
day.
Leaves Vancouver every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at p. m.
Arrives at Seattle at 10 a. m. following
day.
Connects at Vancouver with c. p. r..
trains for alkpoints East. and with steam-
eers for Nanaimo. Comox. Victoria New
Westminster and Texada island ports.
Freight will not be received at Seattle
aftar p. m. on day Of sailing.
:. For freight or passage apply at the Of
nce of the Vancouver line, Yesier wharf.
Telephone. Red 1851
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FLY ON THE FLYER.

SEATTLE TO TACOMA
Four round trips daily. except Sunday.
In one hour and twenty-five minutes.
THE STEAMER FLYER"
Regular daily trips. Seattle-Tacoma
route, a. follows:
TAKING EFFECT TUESDAY. JUNE g.
TINE CARD
Leave Seattle--7:G. 1l:i5 a. m; 2:tS. 6:i5
d. m.
Leave Tacoma--9:s0 q M; /, $50, p. m.
SUNDAYS.
Leave Seattle-7:30 a. m. ~ m, n. m
Leave Tacoma--s30 a M. $50. 7:3o p. m.
Landing at Northern Pacific wharf. Ia
coma. and Commercial dock, foot of Ma
rion street Seattle.
Sundays. steamer Flyer or Greyhound.
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SEATTLE & EVERETT NAVIGATION
COMPANY.
GO ON THE GREYHOUND.

SEATTLE. EVERETT AND EnMoNDS
ROUTE.
Time card-Leaves Seattle a. M, IL IN.
and 5 p. IN. Leaves Everett Sis q. m,
$50 r. m. and 7:l5 y. m.
Three round trips daily, except Sunday.
Connections--At Seattle with the steam
err Flyer for Tacoma; Mt Everett with the
steamer Mikado for Snohomish and with
the Everett a. Monte Cristo railway for
Monte Cristo and way stations.
Colman dock, Seattle; Merchants dock,
Everett Telephone - Seattle. Red 33i:
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DAILY BOATS TO PORT TOWNSEND
AND PORT ANGELES. FROM CITY

DOCK
Steamer Alice Gertrude leaves City dock
sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at u
midnight. for Port Townsend. Port Will
Jams. Dungeness. Port Angeles. Port
Crescent. Gettysburg. Pysht. Clallam and
Neah bay. Returning. leaves Port An
geles Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at a. M; leaves Port Townsend at 10
a. m; arrives in Seattle at 100 p. m.
steamer Garland leaves City dock Mon
days. Wednesdays and Fridays at u mid
night for Port Townsend. Port Williams.
Dungeness, Port Angeles and Victoria.
Returning. leaves Port Angeles at a, m,
on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays.
leaves Port Townsend at II a. m; arrives
in Seattle at 2:20 p m.
Telephone, Main 6l9
CAPT. j. II. THOMPSON, Manager.
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RTMLESS and framed eyeglasses. also
chains for holiday gifts. Miss wilxinski.
optfcIan. liz Cherry.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.


A T. Benhsm, Portland w Myers. Tacoma
] Johnston. Custer Mr.. strand. New Yert
w Warren. Portland q W Hrubb, 90
NJ NrCaiilm, do Mrs Grub. DO
j Entwiatie Toit n Balboa, DO
ODonnelI, Bothei David John. infue,t
\ q Bcueiick West Seat Evan Evans, CsrbonAdo
win II yerd, Bryant N crasio.d. DO
j + weber. sammamish N Iohaasus, r Biatsley
Oh Hagein. Ballard Cha Psyus, Tof
W Dutchar. index Capt y Burgess. Star II
N MsEiroy. wocaa,l Mrs. Cap, wiley q niece.
a NJ i Sss' ps.msad n.'ssS Marsh ao..l.na
Alfred Iones, do Mrf Marsh. do
Mrs. Alfred Jones. DO re Merpsr. Minneapolis
Fraak Reid, Kingston No Mercer, do
q g.fheArt rathcaft Geo u Vkweil. n Carlb
VIA MeCanley MsrysvisieRcht " Coses. vabasz
Joe Markay do Timkm, r Townsend
Mcvey, oiymraa Geo waikcr. y. do
The 1utler-
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Fasarty. niewsbnfg Mn Lsvy, lanssa
: Miller. Portland = suith. fgsnslIn
: T. Rnassl. stsnford Henry gsent. s.n fnu
II Z; sssvensaa, san Fran Edward Levts, Vancouver
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VICTORIA ROUTE.

VICTORIA ROUTE.
CUT RATES FARE. 20 CENTS.
STEAMER ROSALIE.
Leaving Columbia Street Dock.
NORTH BOUND.
Leave Seattle ..-..........-....,. sN0 a. m.
Arrive Townsend .........,.......l IL AZ a. m.
Leave Townsend ..........., 1900 noon
Arrive Victoria .................... $50 D. m.
Daily except Sunday.
SOUTH BOUND.
Leave Victoria ...............-.... 500 y. m.
Arrive Townsend ................li.SO p. m.
Leave Townsend ....,............ IL rs y. m.
Arrive Seattle .......4............. $50 a. m.
Daily except Saturday.
Subject to change without notice.
OFFICE. COLUMBIA STREET DOCK.
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THE best running watch IL Louis Koidt
Special. No. "a Second avenue.
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% per cent reduction on all Calendars
Denny Coryell Co.. nc First avenue.
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FOR TACOMA AND OLYMPIA.
STEAMER MULTNoMAH,
Daily. except Sunday; leaves for Tacoma
and Olympia at .. M
STEAMER CITY OF ABERDEEN
Daily, except Sunday; leaves for Tacoma
and Olympia at a m.
Fare between Seattle and Tacoma, SOC:
round trip. e5c.
Landing. at white star dock. foot Of
Spring street.
Telephone. Main SIS
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Local Report-Rainfsll during the past twenty four
hours. n Of an inch. Maximum Temperature 81
degrees; minimum, is; mean. A. Partly cloudy and
pleasant.
GEORGE n SALISBURY.
Section Director Weather Bureau
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Donneliy Hotel. Tacoma.
European plan Rates. Soc and up. -
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THE maritime RECORD.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRr-
CULTuRE-wEATHER BUREAU.
FORECAST FOR TUESDAY
Portland Dec. n, 1900.
Generally fair. except rain along the immediate
coast
DAILY BULLETIN
Seattle. Dec a. 1900
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Tacoma Hotel. Tacoma.
American plan Rates. 50 and up.
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gEATTIE-PORT GAMBLE TOWNSEND
ROUTE
HOODS CANAL. PORT GAMBLE AND
LUDLOW ROUTE

STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE
Leaves Columbia Street Dock Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays At J a. m
Returning on alternate days
Telephone, Black Nsl-
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W. T. GAFFNER.
Manager.
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EVERETT couPEvILLE ROUTE
STEAMER sRAGTT CHIEF.

EvERErT-coUPEviLLE ROUTE.
STEAMER sKAGrT CHIEF.
Leaves CITY dock. foot OF Main street.
daily except Saturday. AT Z .. m. Call
ing at Fdmonds Everett, Clinton. Browns
Point, Langley, Gnmano Island logging
camps. Oak Harbor. San de Fuca, Coupe
willie. Returning, leaves roupeyilie at a.
Telephone, Main 81
Everett -Conpvflle Transportation Co.
r. A. Swift. Manager
sKAGrT River Route. steamer skasst
leaves Seattle Monday. Al IL midnight,
wednesday az 10 midnight; Friday at -
leaves Mount Vernon Tuesday. at ~.
m. Thursday NJ p IN. Saturday at 4
NJ IA Calling at Edmondn stansooa.
Fir. skagit City. Mount Vernon and
iinis, January win sesi round trio tick.
efs FOR rU good for six days.
City Dock Seattle. Wash. Telephone.
Main -.
PORT TOWNSEND. San JUAN ISL
AMOS A$D WWATf,0N ROUTE.
STEAMER LYDIA THOMPSON.
Carrying United States mail. leaves city
dock. foot ~ Main strees Sundays. Tues
days and Thufsdayz. II Y o'clock mid
night. for Port Townsend. fan Juan Tsl-
ands ans New Whatcorn Returning
leaves New whsteom Tuesdays Thur
DAYS and Sat1rtays. at a. m J n.
Thompson. Manager Owner. Lily. HoRar-
dus 4 Co. Agents. CITY dock. Telephone,
Main 81
gFATTI.F PORT GAMBLE-TOw%S ESD
ROUTE
STEAMER PROSPER
leaves City dock 3aiiy AZ 20 =. m. er-
cert sunday for Pom Madison. Kingston.
PORT Gamble Port I.idiew and por,
Townsend Returning. reaches Seattle ct
2 a. m daily. Sunday leavez Ter Port
Townsend direct. ~ : q. m. returning.
leaves Port Townsend Tor Seattle direct
al D. m Telephone. Main 81 Lilly, fs3-
garduS & Co. tsents.
HOODS CANAL. PORT GAMBLE AND
LUDLOW ROUTE.
STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE
Leaves Columbia Street Dock Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays At a. m
Returning on alternate days.
Telephone. Black sll.
w. T. GAFFNER.
Manager.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-29
MANY METEORITES.
Countless Numbers Pass ThrouEh
Our Atmosphere, Yet Few
Reach the Earth.

II any of the meieors that few into
our atmosphere in the November show
er reached the earth's surface the fact
has not yet been reported. 1t was not
to be expected, Of course, that any con-
siderable number would reach us, for
for they are usually fused as In
melting pot by their onrush into the at
mosphere. The most interesting me
teorite that has recently dropped to
earth was hshed, or some OF its frag-
ments were, out of the Gulf OF Finland
during the past summer. 1t fell In on
March 12 last near the hamlet OF BergaA,
and made a clean-cut hole 30 feet In oi-
ameter through the ice that covered the
gulf. As ii struck the water IL burst
into pieces, and no idea can be formed
as 10 its shape. The fragments thus far
recovered weigh $40 pounds. the largest
piece weighing 140 pounds. 1t is un-
doubtedly the largest meteorite whose
fall has been discovered in modern
times.
Many of these visitors, large or small,
nav have reached the earth, however,
and buried themselves out OF sight In
the past few years while we have been
recording only few new arrivals. As
tronomers say il would take 1907 600 OBJ
servers, scattered so miles apart, all
over the earth's surface, 10 record what
is going on in the atmosphere, as aerial
phenomena cannot be observed at dis
tance of more than 25 miles. Hundreds
of thousands Of shooting stars enter the
atmosphere every year that are not
counted, and very few OF the larger
ones that reach the earth are recorded.
There are probably not score OF me-
teorites in museums or private posses
sion whose fall is = matter OF record.
A very interesting instance u ssseTVa-
ton OF a meteor's flight and the reeov-
ery of a part OF the meteor occurred IN
Arizona on February "a, 1897. Its bril-
liant path through the air was seen by
many persons for 25 miles around 81.
David, near Tucson, where il fell. The
noise of its passage was described as
terrific. and before reaching the earth
IL burst with loud report and the frag-
ment that was recovered, weighing "a
pounds, plowed up the ground for con
siderable distance before burying itself.
The meteorite seen 10 fall near Maza-
pil. Mexico, on November %, 1ss5,
weighed 1O1. pounds, and was only the
ninth whose fall had been observed
since the first definite record Of the sort
in Croatia on May 26, 1871. The tenth
fall of meteoric iron whose date is on
record was the iron-nickel aerolite,
weighing 1o7 pounds, that fell IN John
son county, Ark, On March q, 1856.
It probably would not hurt much TO
be hit by one Of these visitors, as they
move at the average rate of 80 miles
second, while many have far higher
velocity. Fortunately few casualties
have occurred, though a few persons
were reported TO have been killed by
them in Italy in past centuries.-N. Y.
Sun