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The Elbert County tribune., 1914-08-21


The Ladies' Aid society will
meet with Mrs. D. P. Pottenger
next Thursday afternoon.
Real Estate Loans. If you want
real estate loan see
]. E. MAYER.
Carl and Wick Driever are here
from Cincinnati, Ohio, visiting
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. H.
Driever.
Watch repairing and Safety
Razor Blades sharpened, 25 and
35c dozen. w. |. Richman, Ell
bert, Colo.
Will Cantril of Franktown, who
is very i'll with typhoid fever. is
reported as being worse this
morning.
Guy Taylor was laid up for sew
eral days with a sore foot, which
was caused by running a pitch
fork into it.
Mrs. O'Connor of Parker was
here Sunday attending Catholic
services and was guest at the
Jos. Oaks home.
R. S. Foreman and A d oil p h
Johns started outwith the thresh-
ing outfit Monday morning. They
are working west of town.
Mrs. E. A. Barenburg an d
daughter Margaret, residents of
st. Louis, Mo, are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Wright.
Mrs. Percy Danks and children
of Colorado Springs are visiting
wi h her mother, Mrs. VIM.
George and other Ebert relatives.
If you wish to buy a good up
to-date cream separator call at
the Capitol Hill creamery and see
the old reliable De Laval, the
worlds standard.
Mr.. Homer Able of Stanbury,
Mo-, while en- route home from a
trip to Boise, Idaho, stopped here
and paid his old friend John
hitltuy d SIlOrI VlSlI.
Misses Maude and Lottie Cook
were Denver passengers Tuesday
morning, Miss Lottie making the
trip to have her tonsils removed.
She is reported as doing nicely.
Born, on Saturday, Agust Is,
to Mr.. and Mrs. John Blakely, a
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds are
wearing the honors of grandpa
and grandma with becoming dig.
nifty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldvogel, who
had been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Joe Helgeth, started for their
home at Akron, Ohio. Sunday af-
ternoon, intending to stop few
H days in Denver.
Sheriff Paul Jones took Henry
Kelley to the insane asylum at
Pueblo, Tuesday. Kelley was ia
ken up near Mattison, examined
at Kiowa Monday evening and
pronounced insane.
Rev. j. S. Garrett of Denver
will conduct quarterly meeting at
the Sidney school house Saturday
evening, Sunday, and Monday
evening, to which everybody is
invited.
The Ladies Altar society will
meet in Oaks hall tomorrow (Sat-
urday) afternoon at 2::30 to make
arrangements for holding Cate
chisf1 in the church Sunday af-
ternoons. All members are re-
quested to be present.
From the length OF the speech
made by Judge Mullahey in the
Republican county assembly and
published in the divide Review,
when he nominated their candi-
date for county clerk, it would
appear as if the judge had an axe
to grind.
This week we publish the an
nouncements of Tom Burnside
and Theodore Ehrler, Democratic
candidates for county treasurer
and county clerk. The former
has been tried for one term and
was not found wanting in any one
particular in the management of
the treasurer's office. The latter
is exceptionally well qualified in
every way to fill the duties of
county clerk and is absolutely
honest. At the proper time we
will tell our readers why all the
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-08-21
Ebert and Vitinity


Miss Jessie Struthers of Denver
is the guest of Mrs. Fred Long.
Tom Jewell left Sunday morn
ing for Glenwood Springs to take
a look at the country.
Tom Burnside and w. D. Reilly
Of Kiowa were in town a short
time Thursday afternoon.
Seed Winter wheat for sale.
For particulars write or call on
Clint Whittier, Cherry, Colo.
A. L. Dittemore is here from
Glendora, Calf, visiting with his
relatives and old friends in this
section.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Wilson of
Denver were guests at Joseph
Stanner's from Saturday until
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Watts and
children of Monument are visit
ing at the Alex. Brazelton home
this week.
Postmaster Neuman was in
Denver Saturday and Sunday, Wis
iting relatives and attending to
some business.
Miss Nellie Dyer, who h ad
been clerking at the Harper &
Son store, left for her home in
Denver Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Jas. Dittemore is home
from Dekalb, Mo-, where she had
been for some time nursing her
mother, who died the latter part
of July.
Miss Amy Foote, who has been
visiting relatives and friends here,
left for Denver Tuesday to spend
a few days before resuming her
duties at the State Normal.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Burnside
and daughter Ella returned from
their Sugar City trip Tuesday af-
ternoon. They report having had
a fine time and seeing some fine
country.
If you contemplate buying a
cream separator call at the Little
ton creamery and examine the
machine they handle. The Beat
rice is decidedly the best sepa-
rator on the market.
( d. T. Corbett returned the lat
ter part of last week from a visit
with relatives and old time friends
in the east. While away he took
in the sights of New York, Bos-
ton, and other cities.
| High mass was celebrated in
the new church last Sunday morn
ing by Rev. Judnic and the sing
ing was rendered by seven of the
Sisters from st. Clair's school in
Denver. A large crowd was in
attendance.
Quite a number of Elbertites
attended the dance at Fred. AL
bins, Saturday night, and they
all report a fine time. Any one
who attends the hops given at
that popular resort and does not
have the time of his life is too
pessimistic to have his m ca s
digest.
The ball game Sunday between
Ebert and Kiowa at the county
seat was a very good one up to
the seventh inning, barring some
questionable decisions made by
the umpire. After that the un-
professional conduct of one or two
players was so raw the Ebert
boys walked off the field and
threw up the game. The home
club aims to be courteous to Wis
iting clubs and they expect the
same treatment when they go
away from home.
In this weeks issue w. D.
Reilly of Kiowa hangs up his an
nouncement as the Democratic
; candidate for state senator in this
district. He is fitted in every
way to serve the people we'll in
that position and local prid d e
should draw him many votes from
the opposition in this county.
Ebert county has an opportunity
of being represented in both
branches of the next legislature
if the voters are loyal to her own
citizens. j. ]. Kruse of Kiowa
has been nominated as the Re-
publican candidate for represen-
tative in this district, and by go
ing down the line for both of the
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-08-21

gusta put her hand on two-foot water
snake.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-08-21

Subscribe for the Tribune. the
best paper in Ebert county.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-08-21

DR.. Henderson, Dentist Of 4Ol-402
Nat. Safety Vault Bldg, Denver
Will be in
Ebert, Monday and Wednes-
day. Aug. 81 and Sept. 2.
Kiowa, Tuesday. Sept. /.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
Lexington wedding.

A quiet home marriage was SOL
emnized Tuesday afternoon, Septem-
Der 20, at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
William r. Humphris, at East Lex
ington, when their daughter. Miss An
ME Margaret Humphris was welded
TO Grady Doak Davidson, of Taze-
well, Va. Rev. william F. Locke, the
brides pastor. was the officiating
minister. Only a few near relatives
were present. Mr.. Davidson and his
bride took the late Chesapeake and
Ohio train for trip which will in
clude Washington and other points
of interest. They win make their
home at War. w. Va. where Mr..
Davidson IL engaged in mining en-
cheering.
The bride wore a going-away gown
OF blue CLOTH with hat and gloves to
correspond She is the only daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Humphris, and is
quite pretty. She was educated at
Mary Baldwin seminary. stanton.
Mr.. Davidson was educated at
Washington and Lee university. hay
ing received the degree of bachelor Of
science in 1918.
The marriage took place on the
twenty seventh annixefgaFy-e,f -tite.
marriage OF the brides parents, and
the fifty-fifth anniversary of the mar
riage of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ID. Mohler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27

sere dressed In white with yellow
ashes.
Afr oilwor Il vs. native of Phil
Adelphia and graduate OF Washing
ton and Isee University at Lexington
ard the University of PENNSYLVANIA.
He Ii an electrical engineer for n
mining company at Mcdonald, W. Va,
His bride r. the eldest daughtes Of
John r. Levi, d well known horse
man Of Lynnwood. She is "A grand
aautsltaf III the late United States
Senator John r. Lewis, of Virginia.
ard n niece Of the late d. S. Lewis,
II Hayrisonburg and East Rocking
ham
Mr.. and Mrs Dilworth left for old
Point Comfort. Va. after the eere-
nony They will be at homo at Nc
D0nald. " Va. after October is,
Payne NJ Avis. Of Harrisonburg,
played the weddine music.
Among the guest; present at the
wedding were Mrs t'harlesG. Harms
berger, Miss Grace Harnsberger. Miss
Claire Harnsberger. Hiss Bessie Peck
and George Harnsberger. of Harris
oniurg; Harry Blackburn and DR..
Rife. of West Virginia: Mr.. Dunn, OF
kttfshure: DR. Harry White, Fisher
lille; Lewis Smith. John Lewis. Mrs
n 4. Gibbs and Miss Mamie Gibbs.
Washington, y. c.. Rev and Mrs
.ourkee. Martinsburg. w. Va. Mrs.
M.cfas. Davis and Fred Davis, Lynch
burg: Miss Anne Black burn. Waynes-
hoYo. Miss E.loise Gasman. Licking
sor. ana Mrs. NJ. M. Jarman, Elkton.
A reception was given at the Lewis
home IN I.vnnwood Tuesday evening.
.-ae Il. le-u-aT- AaaE-~as ffefasefy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27

the game with Randolph-Macon fs
the first engagement. It is conceded
to be one Of the hardest to be played
In the season, and the chances for
victory stand about even Develop
ment In every member of the foot
hall squad has been SO rapid, that
II would be a safe conjecture to say
that Manassas will improve on the
showing made last year when foot
ball WAS inaugurated. The school Is
fortunate in having last years back
field intact with the exception OF one
member the quarterback. which po-
sition is being very capably taken care
Of by c. Lion, last seasons center.
Lynch, Williams and Round form the
fast backfleld trio. The latter Is
thought to be one OF the fastest
short distance runners in the State.
and made notable his ability as a
football player last fall. Those who
show up most promising for line
positions are Rexrode. Prescott, Her
rell, johnson, Of last years team,
and simmons, Bryant, D. Lion, Will
liame. Green Janney and Roads.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
A TYPHOID VICTIM

Newport News. va, Sept 26.-Mem-
bers Of the high school faculty and stu
dent body on Thursday adopted resolu- :
tons Of sympathy for the family OF
Miss Anna Speaker. who died of ty-
phoid fever Wednesday evening.
The funeral of Miss Speaker will be
held from the residence Of her par
ents at 10 o'clock this morning Mem
Gers of Miss Spraker's class will attend
the services In body. Flowers are
to be sent by the high school faculty
and members OF the class 10 which
Miss Speaker belonged and that of her
sister.
Regular assembly services were dis
pensed with at the high school yes
terday morning. The pupils repaired to
their various rooms after which the
presidents of the various classes met
and drew up resolutions of sympathy
and regret for the bereaved family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
Mrs. Valentine Homrcd.

Mrs George Talbot Clarke enter
tanned at "Clarkehurst." Surry, Va,
on Tuesday evening from . to IL
o'clock in honor OF Mrs. b. r. Valen-
tine and Miss Roberta Wexford, of
Richmond. The nails drawing-roem
and library, where punch was served.
were appropriately decorated in yell
low and white, suffrage colors, while
in the dining room and over manteIs
pictures and every available place
trailed the honeysuckle, dotted with
golden-rod and other yellow blossoms
A large assemblagc of Surry and Sus-
sex people was in attendance. Mrs
Clarke was assisted in receiving by
her daughter. Mrs. Georgiette Clarke
Holmes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
Manassas News

Manassas. Va, Sept. 26.--Mrs r.
e. Herrell has returned to Manassas
from Woodford. Va. where she has
been spending the summer.
Il. w. Merchant. Mr.. and Mrs. L.
4. Wright and r. Allen Merchant of
Richmond. were guests at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Camper, this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. w. ". Wenrich, ac-
companied by Miss Evelyn Wenrich
and Thomas Watkins, rnotored to
Great Falls for the the week end.
Miss Constance Leachman. of Char
lottesville, was the guest Of relatives
here Monday.
Miss Title De Bell left Sunday for
High Point, N. c., where she will
spend the winter with her sister.
DR. S. s. Simpson, OF Clarendon.
t.ves here this week
X. c. Miller. of Washington, was
a guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. Il. Davis. at Bristow. last Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Clark, who have
been guests at the home OF DIR. and
Mrs c. r. c. Johnson. left last Sun
day for their home in indianapolis
Ind.
c. Shirley Leachman. of Alexan-
dria. was the guest Sunday Of his
father, c. c. Leachman.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Weir Waters have
/ returned to their home in Culpeper,
after visiting relatives here.
Miss Theo Brown. OF Washington
was the guest OF Mss Mamie Lips
comb this week.
p H. Lynch. Of Greensboro. N. c.,
spent the first of the week with his
I family here.
Mrs. Fits, OF EIk Hill. Va. has
returned DO her home, after visiting
her son, D. NJ. Pitts, and Mrs. Pitts.
Manassas High school football team
will open their season at the Eau
quier county fair at Marshall, on
October /. when they meet Randolph
Macon academy. Following next week
the team goes to Culpeper for a game
with the high school Of that place
and further contests include Char
lottesvilie High. and other high and
State preparatory schools. Although
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
COLUMBIA

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
Columbia, Va. Sept. 2e.--Miss sallie
Taylor, who has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. q. r. Cowherd. has returned
to her home in Hanover.
Mr.. Marshall Hughes. OF Roanoke. is
the guest OF His aunt, Mrs. Virgilfa
Mosby.
Miss Rachael willard has returned
70 Chicago to spend the winter with her
aunt, Mrs. Sam Roberts.
Mr.. l. NJ williams. Of Richmond,
was in town Wednesday.
The Woman's club met this month
at 'sThe Byrd" the home Of Mrs. Philip
SLOVENIAN. The subject for discus
sion was: Inventors" There was a
paper on '"rhe Origin of Labor Day."
by Mrs. Tucker Darlington Leigh. A
humorous reading W Mrs. virgilia Mos
by. Miss Mamie Pitman Miller read
an interesting paper on Inventors and
Mrs. B r. Cowherd made some re-
marks about women as Inventors"
Mrs. l.. s. Wood led the discussion Of
current events. Misses Marion Stone
man and Isabelle willard assisted Mrs.
Stoneman In serving refreshments.
MIRA Walford, OF Richmond. has re-
turned to her home. after = visit to
her sister, Mrs. 8. M. Harvey.
Miss Marion Stoneman left this week
to attend Richmond college.
Miss Nancy Payne 10 at Blackstone
this session.
Mr. Edward Nelson has returned to
the ". r. I.
Mas Marie Payne will be ut Bryn
Mawr again this session.
Mfs T.. r. HugheA and daughter,
Brooke, spent the weekend with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
EMERGENCY BILL
PASSES HOUSE
NEW WAR REVENUE MEASURE
WILL INCREASE INCOME
sios,0O0, 900.

Washington. Sept. 25.-Yesterday by
a vote Of 2a4 to 1856, with two MEM
ebrs answering present" the house
passed the emergency revenue bin
which will add to the income of the
United States internal revenue In
come 3106, 100000.
OF the 1856 votes against, II were
cast by Democrats.
The vote on the bill was received
without remarkable enthusiasm on
the part Of the house.
The debate On the, bill, which be.
gan at noon. brought to the front
some Of the best speakers of botn
sides. 1t, however, attracted small
public attention.
The war revenue bill was received
in the senate today from the house,
and on motion OF Senator Simmons
chairman of the finance committee,
was referred to that committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
Keily----IaInb.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs Edwin
Travers Lamb. in Fairfax avenue.
Norfolk, was the scene of wedding
OF unusual interest throughout Vir-
ginia and Georgia, as we'll as naval
circles, Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock. when their daughter, Miss
Lucy Winder Lamb, became the
bride of Lieutenant Monroe Kelly
L. S. N. son of Mr.. and Mrs w
Lane Kelly. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. David Howard
rector of st. Luke's church.
The parlors were deliberately de-
corated with palms. ferns, and Brides
roses The bride was given In mar
rage by her father. and wore a gown
of white bridal satin, with an over
dress of rufte and reaf lace Her ven
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
ENJOY MUSICAL FETE
At FREDERICKSBURG

Especial to The Richmond Xirginian-
music lovers OF Fredericksburg were
given an opportunity on Friday night
to indulge freely In the enjoyment
Of their favorite art. The occasion
was recital given at the opera house
under the direction OF Mr.. Taylor
Scott, for the benefit of the young
woman's auxiliary OF the Baptist
church
Mr.. Scott Is a musician of the high
est order and has a rich baritone voice.
highly cultured and well controlled.
He has studied for several years at
Peabody institute In Baltimore. where
he has won number NJ scholarships.
His performance on last night was
one of exceptional ability and en-
deared him more than ever to the
people OF this city, OF which he 10 a
native.
In addition to Mr.. Scott's solos. Mrs.
A. r. Rowe, of this city, sang several
selections with her usual charm and
expression. The sweetness and volume
of her voice make her one OF the
most attractive and popular singers
who have ever appeared here.
Mrs, Rowe and Mr.. Scott sang sew
eral duets with noted effectiveness.
Mr., Mummer Morris. graduate OF
Peabody institute, played most OF the
Accomplishments. also some individual
selections which were received with
thunderous applause. Mr.. Harold Gen.
Their. of this city. and a student OF the
same school. accompanied some OF the
singers In a most capable and grace
full manner.
The program concluded with the rem.
dition Of the ''Sextette from Lucia" BY
Mrs. Rowe. Miss Kate Doggett. Messrs.
Bullock. Hassell. Wright and Scott.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27

her brother. Mr.. L r. wray. in Lsx-
ington.
Mrs. Ben Taliaferro has returned
from Europe.
Mrs. Pickett LAthrop has re-
turned from Nimrod Hall and Ia es-
tablished in her home on West ave-
nue..
Miss Blanche Cole has returned to
the city. after a delightful visit to
Lexington, where she attended the
opening hops at ". M. I.
Mr.. Garland Rhudy. of Elk Creek,
Grayson county. has returned ana
taken UP his studies at the Medical
college.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27

was caught with wreath OF orange
blossoms, and she carried shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley and
orchids.
There were no attendants and only
the immediate families of the bride
and bridegroom witnessed the cere-
mony.
Immediately after the ceremony
Lieutenant and Mrs. Kelly left for a
northern honeymoon, to be gone
about six weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
Grants T'Aree Pardens.

Governor Stuart yesterday granted
pardons to Jeff Millner. serving ons7
gear from Bedford county for mall
cious woundinE; to Bishop Hays, aerv-
Ing one year In Russell Jail for Wits.
sdesertion, and to Elijah Brown. sArv-
Ing one year from Pulaski for unlawful
shooting. ST
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27

league consists OF about thirty. with
the following officers:
President Mrs. Munt; frss vfce-pres-
idsnt, Mrs. Georgiette Clarke Holmcs:
second vice. president. Mrs. George
Goode: third vice-president, Mrs. STAN
ley Burt: secretary, Mrs. H. C. Land !:
treasurer, Mrs. Bergman.
A large amount of literature was
distributed at the courthouse. the
most poplllar-nf- which being Votes
for Women" by William Jennings
Bryan, which was in great demand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27

Mrs. A. Bosher Is at the walcott
hotel, New York city.
Mrs. w s. p. Mayo is the guest of
'ler sister at the University OF Vir-
GINA
Mrs Charles p. Lee and Miss Kath-
crime Lee are guests of Mrs William
I. Shields, in Lexington.
Miss Emily Wade is leaving shortly
for the University OF Virginia, to visit
Miss Mamie Pilkinton.
Miss Elsie Lindsay has returned to
the city, after spending the summer
in the North.
Mrs. James J. Pritchett. Jr, has
returned TO her home In Danville. at
ter "A visit to her parents in tsnis city.
Miss Marie ko.ner Is spending the
weekend at "Dewberry."
Miss Nell Sutton has returned
home from Baltimore.
Mrs. l.. ". Taylor Is the guest Of
'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27

decorated, the color scheme being
green, white and pink.
Grace church was beautifully deco
rated, color scheme OF yellow and
green being carried put.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27

The Confederate Memorial Liter
AIRY society win hold its first fall
meeting Wednesday morning, Sep
TENDER 80, at IL o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-27
Society

continued from Page FourD
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-15
NEW REGULATIONS

Washington Oct. New ship
ping safety regulations for moving
picture films wen. into effect today.
Under orders Of the Interstate COM
merce commission beginning today,
"movie'' films cannot be shipped
except tightly closed, metal cases in
closed in a strong, spark -proofwood-
en box, or in spark-proof boxes
made OF sheet iron. Under former
laws regulation films could be ship
ped in fiber-board cases. The new
films regulations are part of those
governing shipment Of explosives
and other dangerous articles.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-15
WAS COLD WEATHER.

Following is letter that was
written from Staunton, Va, in 1853,
to the Postmaster General at Wash
ington, by James A. Trotter 4 Bro,
who at that time had the contract
for carrying the mail from Staunton,
Va, to Beverly, over the Cheat
Mountain. The letter follows:
.'Staunton, Va, Jan. %, 1853.
Postmaster General, Washington,
D. G. Dear Sir:-If the gates 0.
He'll were to open up wide anc
throw out lava and birthstone fol
forty day and forty nights, it would
not melt the snow and ice enough
on Cheat Mountain to get your
mail through on time. Yours truly,
James A. Trotter 4 Bro
The letter was framed and is hune
at the present day on the walls in
the Postmaster Generals office.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-15
VENUS AT BRIGHTEST
IS BEAUTIFUL SIGHT
Rapidly Approaching Her Shortest Distance
From Earth.

Those who take an interest in as
tronomy are just now engaged In
watching the Star Venus which is
approaching her brightest time as
she is reaching her shortest distance
from the earth. Many Belington
people have been wanting her lately
and win continue to do so until the
star starts to travel away from the
earth and become dim again.
Those who wish 10 see this most
brilliant star Of the sky should look
to the southeast Immediately after
sunset, where the plant is very con-
spicuous, long before any other star
can be seen. This planet is reach
ing its inferior conjunction and con-
sequently is becoming brighter daily
and viii continue to do SO until the
November %. It will not be seen
50 we'll as an evening star again I'M
It'll April, 1916. Immediately be.
fore il passes the inferior coniunc-
tion, il may be seen bright as 4
morning starin the coming January.
| At present, through telescope, il
has the appearance Of the moon
when about 5 days old II will de-
crease in size until it has the APP
pearance of the moon when two days
old, when it will be the most BRILL
ant because nearest to the earth.
At its closest point, the planet viii
be 26, 900, 600 miles from the eartt
and at its farthest ii is six times
that distance AT its closest point
it is nearer the earth than any othel
celestial body with the exception o.
the moon and the minor planet Eros
and it is possible that a comet may
come nearer.