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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Will undertake to act as Santa Claus
agents in the matter.
The order follows
Ordered. that hereafter anu until the
close o. the first dar Of January, 1908
postmastCrs are directed to deliver all
letters arriving ut their respective post
offices. addressed plainly ana uEmistak-
ably to Santa Claus without any other
terms or expressions identifying the per-
son fer whom such letters are intended
to any regularly organized charitable So
cictv in tie city or town Of address,. to
be used exclusively for pmlanthropic pur-
poses.
IN the event that claim should De- made
by more than one such society for let
tiers 80 addressed. such letters will be
equally divided according to number be-
tween or among the societies making
such claim
As ii was found that the name Kris
krngle" appears in various city direc-
tories. ii was decided. in order to avoid
confusion and loss of letters intended for
persons of that name. that the new reg
ulatIon should apply only to Santa Claus,
who appears to have no namesake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
GAVE LIFE FOR DOG.
Frank S. Thibodeau Of Old Town Kill
cd by Cars at Lewiston.

Lewiston. Nc, Dec. 1J.-F'rank S.
Thibodcau Of Old Town was killed at
the Maine Central crossing on Cedar
street Saturday afternoon. He came to
this city Friday, looking for work in
the grist mill. At about $50 Saturday
afternoon he went up to the crossing
at Cedar street and began talking to
III" gatckecpcr.
The gates were lowered for shifter
and freight car. Mr.. ThibodeauS little
dog ran onto the track, just as the
shifter came along. and he jumped to
snatch the dog back. He was himself
knocked down and run over.
He was native of Aroostook
county and So years old. His wife died
last March. He has five small chill
drcn which are being cared for in the
French orphanage in this city.
He was member of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles and of the Modern
Woodmen of America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

The School Arts Book, published in
Worcester, Mass. offers prizes each
month for the best drawing done by
pupils in the graded schools. and sew
cral times pupils in the Augusta
schools have been among the winners.
In the December issue the announce
ment of the awards shows that Mar
iory Ripley of % Howard street. stu
dent in Grade VIII on the East sldc.
has been awarded a second prize. rms
is the best that an Augusta contestant
has ever done in this competition. Two
Augusta pupils figure among those VINO
won fourth prizes. Henry Hill OF l.
Lincoln street. who has been winner
before. and Bessie Wing of Il Middle
street. Three Augusta pupils were
also among those who were given hon
orable mention. Margaret DALEY. James
Merrill and Eddie Perkitsky. So large
a share of the prizes offered by this
magazine show the keen interest in
drawing in our Augusta schools and
the good work done by Miss Rice. the
tea cner of drawing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Rose Russell of this city passed
the Sabbath with her parents in Show
hogan.
Miss Julia c. Richards of Richmond
arrived in town Saturday for a short
visit with relatives.
Albert w. Newman of Boston is the
guest Of D. c. Robinson at Wigwam
cottage, CobbosSeecontec.
W. j. Colgan left on train TO- Satur-
day afternoon to pass the Sabbath with
his family at Ipswich. Mass.
Mrs. Henry Doyle Of Sidney was
among the people from other places
who were in Tie city Saturday.
Hon. and Mrs. F. G. Kins,nan. who
nave been in New York since Thanks
giving. returned to their home in this
city Friday morning.
Hon. Columbus Hayford Of Pressure
Isle was in the city Saturday on mat
ters of business and was calling on
friends, soing later to Lewiston. where
he will be in attendance at the State
orange meeting this week.
Principal Charles F. Cook Of the
concord, n. H., High school, with Mrs.
Cook, arrived in this city Saturday for
a visit to Mrs. Cooks father, Frank r.
Partridge. Mr.. Cook was formerly prin-
cipal of Cony High school and will be
warmly welcomed by many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
CIVIL WAR OFFICERS
OF Volunteer Service to be Organized
And Placed on Retired List.

Portland. Ne, Dec. 15.-Col. John c.
Cobb is forming an association of the
volunteer commissioned officers of the
Civil War to further the plan Of having
these officers placed on the retired list
of the army. Col. Cobb says that in
1880 this was done in the case of the
officers of the Revolutionary War, and
there will be vigorous effort made by
all the living volunteer officers Of the
Civil War to have the bill which will
be introduced into Congress made a
law.
The officers of the preliminary or
ganization which has already been
formed are: President, Gen. J. P. Gil
ley of Rockland; secretary, Col. John
c. Cobb of Portland: treasurer. Lieut..
c. W. Roberts of Portland. Over 100
ex-officers now living in Maine have
signified they desire to join this asso-
citation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
SENSIBLE HOBBY.
Well Known People Devote Spare
Time to UpbuiIding Health.

Physical culture is getting to be
more and more of hobby with many
people. who devote their spare time not
only to upbuildinS their own physical
health. but in preaching doctrine OF
good health to others.
There is no excuse today for any
person. unless tainted with an Il
durable disease. remaining sickly. with
the great advance in medical dis
coveries and the growing popularity Of
physical culture.
In the diseases of digestion and
nutrition for example. an acknOwl-
edged specific treatment has been
found in Mi-o-na. 1t is relied upon is
a certainty in relieving the worst
troubles of digestion and assimilation.
and making a complete cure.
People suffering with headaches.
palpitation. sleeplessneSs. bad taste in
the mouth. coated tongue. distress
after eating, specks before the eyes.
nervousness and general debility. and
any other of the many distressing re-
suits of a weakened stomach. should
profit by the discovery of Mi-o-na
stomach tablets.
Rowditch. Webster & Co. have seen
so many cures by Mi-o-na Of stomach
and general run down state of health
that they are firm believers in the
power of this remedy to cure practical
" every case. and BOwditcn. Webster
& Co. show this faith by giving a
guarantee with every 50-cent box of
Mi-o-na to refund the money unless ii
does all that is claimed for il.
Bowdi.ch. Webster & Co. take the
whole risk and Mi-o-na will not cost
you a penny unless it cures.
Sold and guaranteed in Watervi!l-
by Geo. w. Dorr and in Gardiner by
G II Beane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Notice la9 been received at police
Headquarters from Chief Burckes of the
Lynn. Mass. police department. giving
a description Of 4 team which was stol-
Ell from the streets of that city. and
which is as follows: One black horse
I years old and weighing $50 pounds:
right hind foot white at fetlock, name
cut back about four inches from top of
head. also worn off where top Of breast
plate would come; when stolen he'd
small saddle sore on back: stands 10
hands and is an extra fine roader. One
open Concord wagon. red running gear,
rubber tires: brass-mounted breastplate
harness. In the buggy was gray
buffalo robe, one reddish horse blanket
with stripe. which had been repaired
with canvas; also a hammer and chisel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

The Maine Central announces a
Christmas holiday excursion to Mon
treal and Quebec on Monday, Dec. 30.
OH which dates tickets will be sold Cor
either Montreal or Quebec and return
at low rates of fare. that from Au-
-usta being 1926. Tickets to Quebec,
good to return via Montreal, or Mon
treal returning via Quebec. Will also he
on sale, the date for the round trip
from Augusta being s1075. Tickets are
good for a return until Jan. Il, 1908.
Passengers from Augusta should take
the regular morning train leaving at
SCI. connecting with trains leaving
Portland for Montreal and Quebec at
$50 A. NJ. and arriving at Quebec ut
$50 and Montreal at 9.15 p. NJ. the
same day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
OAK GROVE SEMINARY.
Very Successful Entertainment by
The Athletic Association.

Vassalboro. Me, Dec l5.-tSpcciaD.-
Misses Sarah Dow and Grace Lewis OF
last years class. Bates II. spent few
days lately at Oak Grove Seminary
a rumber from the school went to East
Nassalboro Dec II and attended the sale
at the Friends church. Boyes and Totah,
Is. and Miss Aloud and Miss Jones, '09.
were on the program for readings and
music.
\ Very successful .,ltert emmett was
given at the chapel Friday evening un-
der the auspices OF the Oak Grove Ath-
letic Association. The following program
was excellently carried out;
Piano trio-Grard Galop.
Wolenhaupt. Up Il
Misses Igor. Warren. wilkins
Miss Twitchell
Ladies quartet" lis Morn Cii"bel
Misses Sawyer. Warren. Whiichousc.
Cornet solo-"Pris,latic. Robinson
Reading Selected.
Miss; Warren.
Male quartet-"My Old Kentucky iioc,:"
Totah. ,'obey. WINSTON. Boyes.
Rcading-"Me and McthCsolah,'
MISS W h1tetlDuSe.
COmodietta--"A Tobertina.'
Characters.
Mr.. Aspen. Il retired merchant. MIR Davis
Gladys lis daughter. Miss Wilkins
Aunt Robertina. d notable spinster.
Miss Sawyer
Robert Aspen. an English cousin.
Nj Brown
Emily. maid. Miss Smith
Phihhc. a man servant. Mr.. Perry
A Tramp, Mr.. Turner
At the close of the entertainment. at
the special request of the audience. Miss
Andrews of Augusta rCaG a few selCc-
tons.
Miss Holway. %. of Scion, is visiting
at the seminary.
The regular meeting of the board of
managers of the school will take place
Tuesday forenoon. Examinations will be
held Wednesday and Thursday school
closing Thursday noon for the holidays. |
The winter term will open Tuesday |
Dec. u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
Capital Grange Elects Officers.

The annual election of officers was
held Saturday evening by Capital
Grange. The result was as follows:
Master Orrin Farnham: ovcrSecr.
ChaS. T.. Crowcll. lecturer. Mrs. John
Toothaktr; steward. ID. L. Helms; as
Sistant steward. 7. J. Enright: chap
lain. Miss Lena Hanson, treasurer, w.
W. Jackson; secretary. Mrs. Annie
Rollins: gate keeper. Melville Cole;
Ceres. Mrs. Orrin F'arnham; Pomona.
Mrs. Hattie Croker: Flora. Mrs. Will
Tabcr; lady assistant steward. Miss
Hazel Dennis: pianist. Mrs. Lawrence
Colgan; chorister. Mrs. S. G.. &. Ward.
CT H. French was at first reelected
as master. but declined to serve. Mrs.
Thorpe also declined recollection as
lecturer. although receiving almost a
unanimous vote. The ceremony of i'll
Stallation will accur at the first jan
uary meeting. G.. a. Ycaton was elected
as alternate delegate to the State
Grange at Lewiston.
A committee for arranging appro-
pirate exercises on the 23tl anniver-
sary of Capital Grange was appointed
by the master as follows: NJ. W. Dem
mis-. c. J. House. Lillian r. Freeman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

The annual meeting of the Maine
state Grange will be held in Lewiston
this week, commencing today and con-
tinuing through Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. and it is probable that
there will be quite large attendance
from this station. Among the delegates
from the Oranges in this city and vi
cnity woh expect to be present are
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. French Of
Capital Grange. Mr. and Mrs. George
Bean Of North Augusta Grange, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel e. Foster of Cush-
noe Grange Of Riverside The coming
meeting is the oath annual meeting
that has been held by the State Grange
and large attendance is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

improvements have been made in
the building of the Augusta Trust Co.
during the past week in the way of in
stalling steel inner vaults in the vaults
on the five upper floors OF the build
ing. the vaults on three of the floors
being double. and single on the other
two The inner vaults are fitted with
the regular combination locks and are
very neat in design and finish. A crew
Of painters was also at work in the
banking rooms of the Trust Co. Satur-
day afternoon, painting the ceiling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
SHOULD BE IN ALL HOMES.
'"'sabic Pain ReIicver that is EsDe.
cially Needed Now.

Wherever there is pain. there is :
I'VE and this explains why Neuralgia
nouync is of value in so many
aouoies that are seemingly quite dis
-; From chilblains to rheuma.
na' including toothache. headache,
huralsia. colds. sore throat. cuts,
o. sprains, and in fact every ache
D., pain, the Anodyne is of the greatest
f.' Its principle of cure is different
MN MN that of the ordinary liniment or
,auieine, as small doses are taken in
AVA nsiiy to soothc the nerve centres.
rs II is also applied externally. Civ
sh.ca i treatment to the very spot
there is pain and soreness.
viz 30 ct. bottle of Neuralgia Anodyne
c,' u9 world of good in any family
,verywhS aches and pains. 1t is sold
iothinen mere under a guarantee 10 cost
dade b., Cnniess it gives satisfaction.
'ortiang The TwitchelI- ChampIin Co,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
Cobbosseecontee Granqe.

The officers Of Cobbosscecontee
Grange were elected Dec. 3 for the en-
suing year a. follows: Master. Frank
F. T"wle: overseer. Walter Tibbetts !:
lecturer. Claire V. Head: chaplain,
Frank Lowell: secretary. Mrs. Nellie
Collins: treasurer, Clarence F.. Wake
he!d; steward. Judson Currier: gate
keeper, George r. NJ. Wentworth: as
sistant steward. Walter V. Towne:
Ceres. Mrs. Ida Currier: Pomona. Mrs.
Della Tibbetts; Flora Mrs. Isabel
Lowell: lady assistant steward. Mrs.
Edith ToWne: choister. Frank S. Coz
inns; organist. Mrs. Elizabeth ".
Wakefield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
You Needn't,

You needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating, nor belching, nor
experiencing nausea between meals.
In other words. you needn't keep on
being dyspeptic, and you certainly
shouldn't.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia
it strengthens and tones the
stomach. perfects digestion, creates
normal appetite, and builds up the
whole system
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Hose No. l responded to a still alarm
at about 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon,
the call being due to the burning out of
a chimney at the Congregational
church on State street. The church Is
but few rods from the hose house
and some Of the members of the COM
pany went over to the scene of the
trouble, but the fire was not of a dam
gerous nature and was allowed to burn
itself out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Unity Club will meet at the Court
house Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
Program as follows: 1.-THE Plays of
Goldsmith" Miss Barton; "Addison's
Cato Miss Sprague: Sir Richard
Steele as a Playwright" Miss Rey-
nolds; readings from "She Stops 20
Conquer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

David Diplock met with an accident
at the Lawrence, Newhall & Page
COS. shop Saturday forenoon by get
ting the foretinger of his left hand
against u saw at which he was work.
ing. The flesh of the finger was badly
lacerated by the saw and it was nee
cssary to take eight stitches to close
the wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
AN ENGINEERS
EXPERIENCE

"A cough reduced me from 2OS to 1871
pounds In weight BY taking Father
johns Medicine I was built I'D to o1O1
pounds and my cough cured. am
now Well man and advise all who are
run down or have a cough or cold to
take Father Johns Medicine" W. F.
Rogers, chief engineer, NJ B. A.,
Marblehead, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

The Maine Central crew which has
been installing the block signal system
along the main line between Portland
and Waterviile has about completed the
work and it is expected that the entire
system will be in operation by next
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

n. T. Folsom & Son have made
great preparations for Christmas. Their
windows are evidence of their success.
Does not the showing of fancy box
packages in this north window con-
vince one that an abundance of Christ
mas trade that demands sweets done
up in dainty and beautiful packages
will land in this store:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

When YOU look at Pettis' window dis
play of fancy box goods in all the bril-
liant colOrings of ribbons and lovely
hand painted pictures artistically exc
cuted, you will likely acknowledge it
to be a beautiful showing, far exceed
ing all past efforts. After today,
Sweets" largely of his own manu-
facture will occupy the window space
to tempt shoppers who pass that way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

a man giving the name of ] Me.
Gain was before the municipal court
SATURDAY morning on charge of intox-
lcation and was given a sentence of 30
days in Jail ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Augusta and other friends of Prof.
j. Francis MacNichol will be Interested
TO learn that he is to conduct the an
nual performance of The Messiah. -
which will be given in Portland.
Dec. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Queen Temple. No. 10, Pythian Sis
tcrs, has received an invitation from
Granite Temple. No. 10. to attend re-
ception to be rendered Grand Chief
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Hutchinson at X. p
hall at Hallowcll, at 8 o'clock this
evening. Will the members please
take the 7.30 car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Frederick Bibber of the Board OF
OVerseers of the Poor of the city of
Portland, was in the city Saturday at
ternoon, having come down on the
noon train for the purpose Of bringing
a young woman for commitment to the
Insane hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
STATE NEWS.
kENNEBEC.
VASSALeoRo.

Mrs r. L. Smith and Mrs George
Cnshman. both of Winslow, spent the day
with Mrs. NJ. W.. Clark and her sister.
Mrs. n. p. Crowell.
Mrs. n. =. Crowell is visiting her broth
or. J. II. Clark, of II Ash street. Water
willie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w. Plummer Of
Bridge street are receiving the con-
gratulationS of friends on the birth of
fine hoy baby which occurred Satur-
day forenoon. The young man weigh
ed nine pounds. He has been named
John F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. Dec Exchanges Of
New England fourth class postmas-
tiers
Maint-East Eddington PenobsCot
county: George A. French, vice Albion
f. Merrill, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

r. w. Berry of Portland, of the au-
uitihs department of the Maine Cen
'rai railroad, was in the city Saturday
on business connected with the COM
panys local freight Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Rev. Charles a. Hayden, d. D.. pas
Tor of the Winthrop street Universalist
church. exchanged pulpits Sunday with
Rev. William J. Taylor, pastor Of the
Cniversalist church at Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Inc many friends of Mrs. Paul ID. Sar-
gent Will extend sympathy in the death
OF her mother. the late Mrs. Weston
McAilister, which occurred at her home
In Calais on Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
(E{iI!!55(QdlS
@:3iE and
Monday Memo. for Shoppers.

Whitman & Adams Cos south win
dow should come in for honorable mem
ton this Christmas time. 1t is not only
beautiful but suggestive in the number
less articles 50 pretty and useful for
presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

There are only three engravers Of short
hand i'll England. One lives at Bath. He
has. as joke, suggested to his two Lon
don fellow workers the propriety Of q
trade uIion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Guy O. Eickcry'S new line of ladies
toilet articles. brushes. combs. mirrors
etc. all heavily mounted with sterling
silver. will be likely to interest yuu,
see window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Thomas c. Buckley. the house fur
niSher. has secured another lot Of those
panel pictures, 15X1S oval glass. These
pictures are the same as the house
furnishcr had such i run on the day
OF the opening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

\. y. Soule was putting in place. on
his display rack an immense limo Of
large new Wilton rugs. as the scribe.
on Saturday, stepped into the store. II
your thoughts for presents tend toward
this line don't fail to see them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Chas. F.. DoWning's piano display anu
his favorable prices arc to be consider
ed rheu valuable presents are being
sought after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

When You want TO see diamonds. a.
L. Wood is ready to show you some
surprises in beauty. quality ana prices
Also III his other special line Of watches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Just east your eyes today. toward
II. T. L"wcr5 diamond display in the
south window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

The population Of Canada. accol ding to
The official estimates Of that country. was
t.J0i-9g0 on April J. an increase OF u per
cent in .xix vAare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Tickets OF sale at Winthrop and East
winthrop Stations. Passengers taking
ears between stations notify conduc-
tor who will fix rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
TICKETS GOOD ON ANY CAR.

Augusta merchants are showing the
most complete Christmas stocks this
side Of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Santa Claus Bids You Welcome.
XssI8' declsds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Crino Laxative Fruit 9yrnp. the new
Laxative. stimulates. but does not irri.
tate. 1t Is the best Laxative Guarar,.
teed or your money back. Bcwilitch.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-11-20
43,000,G0O MILES
In Two Minutes-Observat TakeI
In Washington.

Washington, Nov. IA transit
OF Mercury was watched this morn
ing as the sun rose at the naval OBJ
servatory. The sun rose Immediately
after the transit had commenced 1t
lasted for two minutes. 1t was not
an eclipse Of the sun as currently re-
ported. This transit of Mercury
means that the planet travelled from
the left limb Of the sun to the right
limb, an apparent distance Of 49,
100000 miles, in two minutes. This
occurs but once in every thirteen
years. Prof. w. s. Eichelberger had
charge of the observation and a.
dozen photographs were taken as the
planet whirled across the face of the
sun. The next transit of Mercury
will occur in 1920.