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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30
The DiHeult handshake.

II Is Il difficult matter. this OF shaking
hands. To start with, 1t is not always
easy to know whether to shake hands
or simply bow or even just scatter n
gentle smile around. Books OF etiquette
devote pages to the handshake. How.
ever. II one decides to do 1t, then 'twere
well 'twere done quickly. Let the ac-
ton be swift aud brief.-London Globe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

Chicago has made more use OF It's
great public library during the last
year than ever before The number
OF volumes taken out for home read
ing in the twelve montss ended Dee.
/. 1907. was LAOS, ,S72 against L.
3Gl O73 for the preceding year. OF
these more than half We're circulat'
ed through the seventy branch deliv'
cry stations In the reference de-
partment 572.372 volumes were IS
sued. The total number Of volumes
in the library is 3i2,G7 and 1907
persons hold cards emitting them t.
drew books.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

flattcry p'eases very generally, In
the frst place. the fatterer may think
what he says TO be true. but In the
second place, whether he thinks so or
not, he certainly thinks those whom he
hatters Of consequence enough TO he
tlattered-Johuson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

"John. think | hear a thief In the
dark closet beneath the stairs
II don't doubt II. | have known II
was there for some time"
Telephone for the police"
whats the use. You can't arrest a
gas mete-r-Houston Post.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

Why not personally investigate
Ardmore Landon Conservatory meth.
DDS and learn It's prices? You know
that you want the best for your chill
dren. Phone $50, or call at 400 Sec
ond Ave. S. W, between d and +
streets. 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30
MLEaIX Cheer-

II haven't pull with any one" said
the unsuccessful man
"Oh. yes, you have dear" said his
wife encouraglngly, with the fool kill.
er"-Iife.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30
CITIZEN

Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup
causes free yet gentle action Of
the bowels through which the cold
Is forced out Of the system. Chill
dren like It, Contains no opiates
nor narcotics. Sold by W. F.
Frame. DIV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

Tommy. did you give your brother
the best part of the apple as | told you
to-"
"Nessum | gave him the seeds. lie
can plant them and have whole or
Chard"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

Friend-Ilow did you come 10 write
that best sellerf" The Modern Lltry
Gent-first was struck 10y thought
! episrami2ed the thought. skctchizcd
the eplgram. playized the sketch, nov
ellzed the play aud advertised the
nove'!-puck.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

with the country all tied up In It's
financial affairs. congress has con
tlnued TO let bad enough alone by
adjournlng for holiday OF nearly
three weeks This Is pretty good
proof that the republican party tas
become imbccile and unable TO crap
pie with events.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30
Pneumonia Follows a Cold,

but never follows the use o. Foley
Honey and Tar. II stops the coug
heals and strengthens the lungs and
prevents pneumonia. For sale by
all druggists. DIV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

Senator Tillman believes the pres
ident is patriot but does not
find him putting any one in prison
even one malefactor OF great wealth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

We hope you will consider us
your druggist in 1905 and favor
Us with the greater part Of your
trade, We are quite sure that a
trial of our goods and our splendid
service will make you want to
trade here.
% F. J. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

Meat is cheaper, but ante the
banks have refused 10 pay out real
money It is just as hard to get a
sirloin steak as ever.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

At the beginning of a new year
new account books. blanks, etc, are
generally needed IN the office. We
can name you interesting figures
on such articles. Get our prices and
note the superior quality of our
books.
30 +. J. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30
Ardmore, Monday, December 3o' 1907

As the trusts and protected inter
ests control this republican congress
of course. there will DE no aiiH
reform.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

Wise men say nothing in dangerous
times.-Selden.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30
SPECIAL SpECIlL

Thcater-gocrs will do well to re-.
member that the curtain for Par.
sifal" goes mp at 7.f5 o'clock.
Positively no one seated during the
first act. SOL
- --
Don't allow cold feet 20 dis.
turb your rest Have the comfort
that hot water bottle will afford
We have good ones ar various pri-
ces from soc 10 $500.
% +. J. RAMSEY. Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-30

F. J. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10
ALEXANDRIA SOCIAL NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Coe. Of New
Rochelle. y. Y. were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Doyle Brockett, on North
Washington street, during the past week.
Mrs Ware, Of Washington. was the
guest last Sunday of her sister, Mrs
William B. Daiugerheld.
Mrs William B. Dobie left on Thursday
TO visit friends in Lynchburg.
Miss Sarah Kemper has as her guest
Miss Marion Gregg. of Louisville. Ky.
Miss Estelle Berry, Of Upper Marlboro.
Nd, was the guest Of her aunt Mrs
John " Lyons, on North Washington
street. during the past week.
Mr.. Maurice Bentley, Of Sandy Spring,
Md. has been visiting Mr.. Edward Lead
beaten. and has now left for his home.
Mrs. Warner Moore, who has been visit
ing Miss Ella Rose Smoot for q fortnight,
has left for her home IN Richmond.
Miss Mary SnOwdon was the hostess Of
the Sewing Club on Thursday afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

at-homes for the present. owing 70 Mrs.
BartIetrs recent Illness. They VIII resume
their at-homes Tuesdays in April.
The next social meeting Of the Council
Of Jewish Women VIII take place Tues
day afternoon at 2:30 in the vestry rooms
Of the Eighth Street Temple, and offers
"a very attractive programme, including
a reading by Mrs 4. IS. Baer. ii short
parliamentary drill by Mr., Levi David,
and an instrumental duet by Mrs. Meyer
Fellheimer and Mrs. Levi David
Mrs Bette Cans, mother OF Mrs. sam
uel Bieber will he az home Thursday,
March a. at her residence, $50 G street
southeast, from 2:38 TO IN honor Of her
uinety-second birthday anniversary.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Eighth
Street Temple gave a euchre at the Mer-
camille Club Monday afternoon. The
prizes We're won by 3Irs. Addie SiSmund
and Mrs. Harris.
Miss Fannie Strauss. Of Pittsburg. left
Saturday for home but VIII stop en- route
at Baltimore and Harrisburg Pa
Mrs. Louis PendIeton Darrell will be at
home Wednesday, March g.
The members of the Abraham Lincoln
Circle, No. 3. Grand Army OF the Republic
Will give a progressive euchre party Tues
day evening az Mrs. Hutchinson's, JOB
Tenth street northwest.
At her Current Topics talk last Mon
day, Miss Janet Richards gave "a brief
summary Of the most important legisla-
ton accomplished by the Fifty-ninth
Congress. AT her talk tomorrow morn
ing Miss Richards viii give a resume of
the most interesting developments in
foreign affairs" for the past fortnight
with some comment on the things that
the Fifty-n.nth Congress left undone
that Il ought % have done" after which
IF time permits. there VIII be "a short
travel talk The lecture is at Scottish
Rite Hall. 1907 G street. al Il o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

and entertained very delightfully."-. The
members present were Miss Marion
Bryant. Miss Mary Leadbeater Miss
Jean Brent, Miss Mary Glenn Uhler. Miss
Ellen FaWcett, Miss Caroline Lee, Miss
Courtney Greenough, and Miss Clarence
SnOwden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Kirk have issued
invitations 10 the marriage OF their
daughter. Adelaide Ursula, Of Mr. James
place at the Methodist Protestant Church
March 70. at s O'Clock.
Miss Emma R. Atkinson. OF Nippon
Lodge, Va. is visiting Miss Gregg, Oh
Columbus street
Miss Elizabeth Jones has as her guest
Miss Mary Dabney, Of the University Of
Virginia.
Mrs. Marshall King has returned from
a ten-day trip to New York City.
Miss Harriet Taylor has returned TO
her home, on Prince street, after a six
month tour Of England and the CONT
nenL
Mrs Hugh Green, of Delsplane. is visit
ing her daughter. Mrs. KoscIusko Kemp
or. on North Washington street
Miss Mary Lloyd, Of New York, is the
guest Of Miss Eliza Uhler.
Mrs. wincheH. wife Of Commander
Ward winchen. L. 5 y. is visiting Mrs
n. c. c. PeytOn, on North ST. Asaph
street
Miss Mary Bland Murphy, who has been
the guest Of her sister. Mrs Gilbert Cox.
FOR the past two months. has left for her
home in Westmoreland County.
Miss Syble Smoot is home from the
Woman's College, Baltimore, visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Smoot, on
Prince street
Mr. and Mrs. George Vivian Peyton.
OF Greensboro, y. G., have arrived in this
city and leased the home Of Mai. Hun
ter. on Prince street. for some months.
Miss Anne Lee Luckett has returned
from a delightful visit 10 Miss George
Robinson. Of Orange, Va
Mr.. and Mrs Whitman RathbOne Smith
are receiving congratulations on the birth
OF a son. Mrs Smith was formerly Miss
Rebecca Barrett, Of this city.
Miss Margie Ramey Of the De Wolf
Hopper company. has spent the past week
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Ramey, IN this city.
Miss Belle Heathe, Of Norfolk. Va, is
the guest Of Miss Mary Janney Hooff,
on Seminary Hill.
MISS Janet Richards delivered the last
Of a series Of lectures on current topics
before the Cameron Club on Wednesday
evening. Miss Richards will deliver
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10
coNrINUEp oN FIFTH PAGE.

The Bread for Health and Strength
Is Prof. Harris Brown Bread. Made of
whole wheat four-hulls and all More
noUrishjng than meat-easily digegted.
Price &c loaf. delivered KTaffts Bakery.
18th and Pa. ave Call. write or phone.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mrs. McKenna, wife of Mr.. Justice Nc
Kenna, Of the Supreme Court, will leave
town tomorrow for a visit of several
weeks to her daughters, Mrs, Davenport
Brown, OF Boston: Mrs Pitts Duffield.
and Mrs. John l.. Pultz, of New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mrs. M. A. Hanna sailed yesterday for
Europe on the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria.
and viii probably remain abroad until
late In the summer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Owsley and their
small daughter. Of Princeton. n. j., have
arrived at the Grafton to remain several
weeks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mrs. Edwin C. Bartlett and the Misses
Bartlett of Florence Court. Washington
Heights. have discontinued their Tuesday
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

spending some time at Lakewood. " J.,
the guests Of Mr.. Pearsalrs parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas w. Pearsall.
Mrs. Nichols Ludlow. wife Of Rear Ad-
miral Ludlow, L. S. N. entertained at
luncheon at the commandants house az
the Naval Home. in Philadelphia, yester-
day, the occasion being In honor Of Mrs.
Hall Mccormick Both hostess and guest
of honor are well known IN Washington
society.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Miss Katherine Kip has returned to her
home in \ street, having spent a fort
night with relatives in New York City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mrs Q. s Guthrie, Of the Connecticut,
has returned from NeN York City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Representative Hiram Burton left last
night for his home I'm Lewes, Del
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Is q speciality OF DOWney s Stables. 1920 L
St Write or phone when you desire cle-
cant tUTnouts at reasonable rates
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Senator Du Pont returned to his home
in Delaware on Friday Next season Sen
ator Du Pont will occupy the residence
1926 Rhode Island avenue as his winter
home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Hrs. Andrew Barchfeld, Of Pittsburg,
spent the closing days Of the session in
the city with her husband, Hon, Andrew
Barchfeld.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Miss Adelaide Strong, accompanied by
Miss Frances stanton, Of Virginia. re-
turned Friday TO her home on Capitol
Hill
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mr. Nose Stern, Of New York, was the
guest Of his mother. Mrs. 3. Stern, Of
Eighth street, for "a few days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mr.. Francis Cotton and the Misses Col
ton are again established in their Con-
necticut avenue home, after several
months absence in California and Mexico.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Miss Estelle Hand will entertain this
evening complimentary 10 Miss Maud
Garner, Of Newport News, Va.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mr. and Mrs J. J. Barker, OF Capitol
Hill. were hosts at a dinner last evening
when their guests were Mr. and Mrs. John
Lorrings, Mr.. and Mrs. stone, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cleveland Manning, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Knox.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Julius I. Peyser, Mr.. A.
Prince and Miss Alma Prince are in
Atlantic City for a ten-days visit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

After visit of three weeks, as the
guest Of Mrs. Meyer Fellheimer, of Flor
ence Court Miss Birdie Einstein returned
TO her home in Baltimore on Tuesday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Strasburger have
returned from a cruise to the West
Indies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Miss Natalie briggs is in Annapolis,
where she attended the hop given there
last night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph P. B. Barber, of
Fifth street, viii be at home March IA,
Z to 10.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Germany has contributed very greatly
to the interest Of the past few weeks,
not only the Ambassador and his Anleri-
can-bcrn wife, the Baroness Won Stern
burg. but the Naval Attache and Nine
HebbinEhaus being particularly gracious
hosts, while the bachelors Of the Kaiser s
staff are quite the most distinguished. and
interesting, not TO say eligible and ad-
mired. foreign quartet in Washington.
Japan has been most hospitable in the
past month The Ambassador and Wis
countess Aoh having taken, at their own
expense, one Of the finest private homes
in Washington for the express purpose Of
entertaining. have fulfilled that promise
IN letter and spirit. and made their X
street home Il real center for all that is
most delightful in Washington society,
both official ana resident.
The Brazilian Ambassador and wife as
already said. are in mourning but have
large and popular stan, three of whom
are blessed with young ard attractive
wives who do much TO maintain the social
Gu, and Growing spring Flowers.
All choice varieties. Snaffer, 18th and Eve.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Miss Mary Snowdon was the hostess Of
the Sewing Club on Thursday afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

" f''''3 II VI III 'lfIiiIt- U IUIftIN.
All choice varieties. Snaner, 18th and Eye.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Miss Janet Richards delivered the last
Of d series Of lectures on current topics
before the Cameron Club on Wednesday
evening. Miss Richards will deliver
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mrs. Francis King Wainwright. OF Phil
adelphia, arrived in Washington yester-
day, and will be the guest for a time of
her parents, Senator and Mrs. Foraker.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

The Russian Ambassador and Baroness
R0sen had as their guests at dinner last
evening Senator Frye, Senator and Mrs.
Cuu0m. Senator and Mrs. Lodge. Senator
and Mrs. Buckley. Senator Rean and
Miss Ke8n. the Assistant Secretary of
State and Mrs. Bacon, Mrs Letter Mrs.
MuIigan. Judge Tree and Mr.. Kroupen-
sky Many of the guests later attended
the reception at the Mexican Embassy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mrs. George NJ Pullman, Of Chicago,
who is one Of the prospective builders on
Sheridan circle with a view TO making
Washington her winter home. will pass
the summer abroad. and for next autumn
is considering a lease of the house now
being erected on Sixteenth street adjoin-
ms tho home Of Senator Hale. Mrs Pull
man has decided to come to Washington
to be near her son-in-law and daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lowden. the former
being a Representative in Congress from
the district 50 long represented by the
late Mr.. Hit
Miss Alice Warder has gone 20 New
England for n succession of visits 10 con-
tinue until after Easter
Miss Frederick Morgan, one Of the most
popular Of the winter debutantes. is con-
fined TO her home by the prevailing cpl
demic OF mumps.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul s. Pearsall. the lat
ter formerly Miss Martha Hichborn, are
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-10

Mrs r. ". Shufeldt has returned from
a two months visit 10 her mother in Chris
tiania. Norway, and joined Maj. Shufeldt
ia New York.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-04-04
Lone Valley Wheat is No. !.

Fred L. Green, proprietor OF the
sawmill at this place, returned
last Friday from a very en]oyaoie
visit to his old home, Watervllet,
Michigan. He took back some
samples of Long valley wheat with
him and had expert tests OF IT
made at Minneapolis, Mimi, where
it was pronounced splendid Hour
making wheat, equal to any raised
in that section, confirming the tests
made of Long valley wheat at
Payette. Mr.. Green says that a
number of Michigan people are
showing much interest in Long
valley, some Of them with consider
able capital.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-04-04
Local and General News

oWs last Saturday to Visit trlends
few days.
r. M. Parks of Roseberry was a
business visitor in Lardo the fore
part of the week.
R. B. Burnside was in town Sat-
urday from his ranch about twelve
miles down the river.
Regular meeting of Lake Lodge
/. 0. 0. F. Saturday night. A full
attendance is desired.
G. w. Blackwell left on Monday
for Idaho City on business. He
expects to be gone few days only.
Miss Della Ransier is recovering
nicely from very painful felon on
her right thumb which has been
troubling her for two or three weeks
A message over the telephone
from Vanwyck Tuesday says snow
is nearly all gone in, that section
and bluebells are in blossom on the
hillsides.
About the only point in the new
townsite that has been above water
for the last two weeks was the lava
knob. The road that runs through
the center of the tract was three
feet under water for about half a
mile.-Meadows Eagle.
Robert Starkie of Thunder City
came in Saturday from Council,
where with his family he has been
spending the winter. He has Sc
cured work at Green's sawmill for
the summer and his family are ex-
pected to come in soon.
w. K. Mcdaniel of Martinsville,
Illinois, who owns land south OF
Roseberry, has been visiting the
valley and left Saturday for his
home. He invested in some Rose
berry town lots and expects to in
terest quite few people of his Sec
ton in Long valley.
The following are new additions
to our out-of-the-state subscription
list: Frank Blake, Watervliet,
Michigan; w. X. Mcdaniel, Mar
tinsville, Illinois; Joseph Carmody,
Watervliet, Michigan; w. L. Wit
ten, Altoona, Kansas; Byron Pratt,
Watervliet, Michigan.
Beardsley & Manring is the firm
name of a real estate business that
has opened offices at the lake, adv
of which appears in this paper. Mr..
0 w. Beardsley who recently ar
rived from Moscow will have charge
of the Lardo branch and has open
ed offices in the Hotel Mccall.
G. H. Nelson was down from
Sylvan Beach Saturday. He says
there has been quite little trayel
on the Warren road during the
winter and that be has been doing
plenty Of work to prevent him get
ting lonely. He also told our re-
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-04-04

Case Flows are double
breasted making them
wear longest where the
most wear comes
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-04-04

One day last week l.. ID. Cooper
went into the hills about five miles
northeast from town looking for
bear. Peering into dark hole un-
der the roots of fir stump he saw
the paws of two little cub bears as
they frisked into the circle of light
in their play. Not caring to tackle
the mother bear and capture the
youngsters alone he came home and
returned the next day accompanied
by Alonzo Sonner, with whose as
sistance he secured prime pelt and
brought the two cubs back with him.
Ions interest in the prize was one OF
the cubs, which he sold to lisa Sny-
der for $2O.-Meadows Eagle.
We call the attention of our
readers to the new adv. of Parks
Bros. in this issue. These gentle
men have launched out in the real
estate business. They are well and
favorably known in the valley and
we wish them success.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-04-04
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
THE STAR MIRA.
Sun of Greut Size That Is StruE-
CLING For Existence.

Sun of Greut Size That Is StruE-
CLING For Existence.
For the greater part of the time tho
variable Mira which has been known
to astronomers for 800 years, Is alto
gether unnoticeable and indeed invis.
ible, except with telescopes 1t once
disappeared entirely for n period Of
four years. but nftcrward attained ex.
traordlnary splendor. only to fade
again to invsibility. 1t Is sun OF
great size, brighter than our sun when
1t shines at It's brightest, but some
trouble. some solar disease, seems to
be sapping its vitality. and it rcsen.
Dles patient almost at the last gasp.
Once in about 331 days-but the pc
Rod Is irregular-it has sudden &c.
cession or energy and flares up for n
little while with several l,undrcdfold
brlllancy only 10 sink back into a
dull red point that nearly escapes the
ken OF the telescope. One interesting
explanation that has been suggested
Is that the surface of Mira periodical
ly bursts into vast flame OF burning
hydrogen, SO great md powerful that
1t is visible across millions of millions
OF miles of space. 1t is star for the
imagination of n Dante, yet there Is
reason TO believe that the time is
coming when every star In the sky
not excepting the sun, will have to
confront similar struggle for exist
ence, just rs every mortal being must
some time see death.-Garrett L. Ser
Viss in New York American.