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THE HURON SIGNAL. FRIDAY. FEB. 10, 1882.
panton. At Lot a tine teleawl.u, with a
Odes eighteen and one-half inches iu
/.rhea. tarts a►4at sere.. aad 1414 Attract• diameter, made by the celebrated opti-
cian, Alvin Clarke, of Cambridge, Maas
showed a taint star close by Sirius —that
is' seemingly close, for in reality it was
found to be at the very least two thous-
and Million of utiles from hint. Later
the French astronomer, Guldschmidt,
with a much smaller telescope, claim.,d
to have detected five other companion
stars, and I was recently told by Profes-
sor I'ritchott, of Glasgow, Mo., that
with a fine twelve -inch telescope, manu-
factured by Alvin Clarke, he had wen
two of these. He could not understand,
however, how Goldschmidt could have
seen them with a smaller telescope, as
they were among the faintest stirs he
had been able to detect with his power-
ful instrument. If these companion
stars wore really worlds attending Sirius
and shining only by reflected light, they
must be enormous bodies. The system
of Sirius must in this case far surpass in
size and magnificence the system travel-
ing round our sun as the sun himself is
surpassed in glory and in might by the
splendid sun we call the Dog -star.
sat Weetes.
Richer 1 .t. Pr.,, -tor In Youth's Compsnioa.
Durin4 the winter months nue star
can be seen to the right of the glorious
Orion, but Lower down, which shines
more splendidly than any other star in
\the heavens though not quite equal in
brightness to either of the twb planets,
Jupiter and Venus. It is Sirius. the
dog star, and has in all ages excited the
admiration of all observe s. It as sup-
posed by some that this splendid star
nes changed in color during the put two
thousand years, for ancient Greek and
Roman writers spoke of it as s red star,
:end Seneca e.eu said that Sirius was
ruddier than Mars : But must probably
the red light referred to by those older
writers was simply the occasional Clash-
ing of red light from the star which you
can see whenever Sirius ie cheese to the
horizon, when, as Tennyson writes:
"The fiery Situs alters hue
And b,cker. into red and emerald.-
11'htn you have learned what Sirius
real.' is, you will see how unlikely it is
that he can have chaitged color within
two thousand years—a period which
seems lung to us, but is really Nothing in
the life -tune of a star.
But what is Sirius' Does the teles-
cope, which 'wenn to bring fdr objects
nor, toll us anything about hili, :ts it
dues abut Jupiter, Saturn and the
other planets ?'The telescope scarcely
tells us anything. The largest yet made
by min only shows Sirius as a very
bright star. Sir William Herschel tells
us that when his great telescope, with its
four -foot .mirror, was turned toward
Sirius the approach of the star toward
the field of view reminded him of the
approach of day -break. But when the
star was fully in view it showed no globe
like that of the sun. It was still a mere
star, though, of course, very much
blighter than any star in the sky. And
it is pretty certain that inen will never
be able to make a telescope which will
show the real body of this splendid
star.
Yet, fur all this, we know quite well
what Sirius is. He is a sun hke ours,
only very much larger. He lies about
eight hundred thousand times farther
from us than the sun; and we know that
if the sun were set eight hundred times
farther away than he, he would only
look like • star, and not a very bright
star either. In fact, hs.wuuld only just
be fairly visible on a dark and clear
night. He would be very faint indeed
oompared with Sirius, shining only with
about ane -two-hundredth pert of that
star's light. Now, this does not exactly
tell us how large Sirius le, because his
great brightneu may be partly due to
the greater splendor of his surface. A
square inch of iron at a white heat gives
out much more light than a square mph
of iron at a red heat, and yet it is not
larger. So it may be that, though the
surface of,Sirius gives out so much more
light than the surface of the sun, it may
yet not be much larger.
Still it seems reasonable to suppose
that a sun which is so much more re-
splendent than our own has a much
greater surface. I do not thii.k we shall
he very far wrong if we suppose that the
surfaoe of Sirius is not more than twice
as lustrous as our own sun. Now, in
order that you may see how large Sirius
is compared with the great earth on
which we live, I may mention that the
planet Jupiter is the giant of the solar
system, exceeding our earth in size even
more, but not much more, than the sun
exceeds Jupiter. Suppose that Jupiter
is represented by a hall one inch in dia-
meter, then the earth on which we live
would be rept-tee .cod by a ball neper ! public meeting will be recorded as
leu than a tenth of an inch in diameter, Jpnvrleged and it will be a sufficient
the sun by a ball ,acme ten niches in dia- ;libel cattaawunon in t ofwler oan an elireport-
Meter, for
and Sirius by a globe nearly three any language
yards in diameter, according to the small ed to show that the words were used at a
size I have given him, but more than i public gathering and that the party ago
rive and on. -half yards in diameter, ac- i grieved was accorded the opportunity to
i publish a correction
cording to Sir John Herschel's esti- ..f any misstate -
cording
, manta.
There is yet another way of forming
an idea of the vast size of that globe,
which yet, owing to its enor,nous dis-
tance, looks like a .oright point in our
skies. The noon travels at a distance
from the earth of nearly 240,000 miles.
Now the diameter of the sun is about
540,000 miles; w that if the earth were
net at the centre of the sun and the
moon traveled at its present distance
from her, the whole of the moon's orbit
would lie far within the globe of the
sun.
[t may seem surprising, but yet it is
true, that although astronomers have
not leen able to see, still leu to meas-
ure, the globe of Sirius, they have yet
learned what it is made of—at any rate
they know home of its materials. For
instance they know quite certainly that
there is iron in it (in the form of gas),
and sodium and tnagneaium, and here
and there enormous quantities of the gas
called hydrogen. How this has been
learned I could not very -well explain
here. I shall only say that the study of
the light given out by this glowing orb
is cut off by certain vapor —much as part
of the sun's light is cut off by vapor to
our air when the sun is rising or setting;
and just as the ruddy color of the sun at
that time shows him to be shining
through the vapor of water in the air,
en do certain peculiarities in the light of
Sinus show that the light has pained
through the vapor of iron. sodium. mag-
nesium and hydrogen.
It has been learned also that Sirius is
rushing through space at the rate of from
twenty to thirty riles in every second
of time. He carries with him, no doubt,
all the worlds which travel around his
globe. But 0 must not be suppoeed
that this rapid motion changes his place
among the stars in a way we can eerily
recognize. On the onntrery, so enor-
mous is this sun's distance that he
change of place can only be detected by
a very powerful telasoope. nr else after
long periods of time
And this leads me to consider a curi-
ous discovery that has been made shock
this glorious son Of course it is to be
suppeest+ that Meats, like .ser sun. has a
kinkily of worlds traveling round hien.
M est observers looking for any com-
p{+e.nnion body which might travel round
Sinus For they saw that any use
body, to explain the movements of Sir-
ius. must be very large, though Of o(ol'S&
they expected only to find it mach faint-
er than Sirius himself. However, for a
{on1 time they could firm much eent-
mew a *latessaaa t'eatrelled Sits Temper.
tt hen M. de Persigny was French
Minister of the Interior, he received a
visit one day from a friend, who, on
sending up his name, was shown into
the greet man's sanctum A warm dis-
cussion wee between them. Suddenly
an usher entered and handed the min-
ister a note. On opening it he at once
changed the tone of his voice, and as-
sumed a quiet and urbane manner.
Puzzled as to the contents of the note,
and by the marked effect it had suddenly
produced on the minister, his friend cut
a furtive glance at it, when, to his aston-
ishment, he perceived that it was simply
a plain sheet of paper, without a scratch
upon it. More puzzled than ever, the
gentleman, after a few moments took his
leave and proceeded to the usher, to
whom he was well known, for he him-
self had oven a Minister of the Interor.
"You have," said he, "just handed to
the minister a note, folded up, which
had a must extraordinary effect upon him
Now, it was a plain sheet of paper, with
nothing{ written upon it. What did it
mean r'
"Sir," replied the usher, -`here is the
explanation, which I must .beg you to
keep secret, for I do not wish to cowi-
promise myself. My master is very
warm and very liable to lore his temper.
As he himself is aware of his weakness,
he hes ordered me, each time that his
voice raises sufficiently to be audible in
the ante room, without delay to place a
sheet of paper in an envelope and tat
it to him. 'That reminds him th.t his
temper is getting the better of him, and
he at once calms himself. Just now I
heard his voice rising, and immediately
carried out my instructions."
The Law et libel.
The bill introduced by Hun Mr.Fr>i'aer
for the amendment of the. law of libel
assimilates the law to that now in force
in England. At present in this Pro-
vince a newspaper,reporting a meeting in
gond faith, ;a held liable for libellous
language that may be used by any of the
speakers and embodied in the report.
By Mr. Fraser's bill a fair report of a
A few days .igo • farmer came to Belle-
ville fell in with a woman he had never
seen bef ire, and within twenty minutes
agreed to marry her. He went for a
license, but had to return to the woman s
residence to get her name, which he did
not know. A clergyman was procured,
and the couple were married within an
hour of their first meeting. The hus-
band went home that night, promising
to call for her within two days, but has
not, yet done so.
PROFESSORS CONNOR AND
LYONS, of the Detroit Medical College.
says: "We have used Dr. Wheeler's Com-
pound Mixer of Phosphates and Cal sayawltb
great satisfaction, and think It will aocom-
pllab chat for which It is recommended. We
have exhibited It to our Academy of Medi-
cine, and. In other ways have brought it to
the notioe of a Large number of physicians.
it being a good thing, we are pressed to do
mom than is nor custom to tears its virtues
and exhibit them to ethers "
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GOODS
KNOCK'S
JUSTkIRECEIVCD 1 ROE STOCK OF
TOYS ND FANO Y 000D8 FOR iHC
HOLIDAY SEASON. FULL LINES IN
MILLINERY. SEE MY STOCK BEFORE
BUYING YOUR HOLIDAY Glary.
MRS- WARNOCS, Hamilton -at
500 RENTERS
N*IANTED.
Lyon and Osceola.
Counties in Northwest Iowa, are
conceded to be the most beautiful
and fertile in the State. This sum-
mer we have opened upwards of
300 new farms, sinking a well,
building a convenient house and
roomy barn, and breaking from
00 to 100 acres on each farm.
These farms are to let on terms
that no industrious man can fail
to make profitable. Immediate
possession given. We will, if need-
ed, furnish seed for next year's
crop. We will also furnish break-
ing to be done, for which we will
pay the regular prices. Tenants
not having teams enough to break
with, will be supplied with a horse
or horses for that purpose, at mar-
ket price, and the pay taken in
bf eaking. These Harms are all sit-
uated within a few miles of the
railroad. Apply personally or by
letter to CLOSE BROS. & CO.,
Sibley, Ososola County, Iowa
Aro 11/MOM U11111111 Ari POUND ON
nen Northern Pacific R. R.
e s MINNESOTA, DAKOTA,
an. MONTANA.
BIG CROP AGAIN IN 1881
Low Pmoss ; Letts Tom : Ream row tarso,[ -
sort: RawUOs smug M. Peeticert TO tETrtnra
Foo stilt. NwSATteN AeeRas
R. M. NtwPORT, Del taus Acv.
✓ um. MO era ST. PAUL. MINK
SEEGMILLER
Chilled Plow
—AND—
AGRICULTURAL WORKS,
(laving purebased the Ooderich Foundry, 1
am fitting the promisee for the maautlscturl
of CHILLED PLOWS and AGRIJULTURA
IMPLEMENTS on a large wale. Mill Work.
General Repairing and Jobbing will be con-
tinued. AU work guaranteed.
Mr. D. Runeiman Is the only man authorised
halt of the late firm of line men R Co., and
collect llect payments and give recelpta on be-
all persons indebted are requested to govern
themsel res accordingly.
S. SCEOMILLER,
Proprietor.
AFTER 4 SEASON'S TRIAL.
,JAMES HEALE'S
Condensed Fire Kindlers
are the best in use. doing away with coal oil
or shavings Each kindler will burn seven
minutes, tong enough to Ignite hard wood.
They are made from the best white resin and
will not Doll ladles' hands. Sold at
TWENTY CENTS PER HUNDRED.
No different* In prioellor quality.
To OUR SUAPCRIBEhN.
The address -label on the first page will
show each subscriber the state of his
account with TIM Stoiat, and (it
may be hinted) that this is an ap-
pmpriate sleasoin for makine an al-
teration in the figures.
There are other figures in our books,
also. which might very appropriate-
ly be adjusted before the end of this
month.
"Owe no man anything, has been wise-
ly enjoined upon all, and this in•
junction is especially binding upon
all who do business with newspaper
men.
A word to the wise is sufficient, and we
will say no more at premed , for w.
doles' dueeie g.
Cord Wood Ranted
1500 CORDS OP WOOD.
Delivered unsafe Railway will ti. pad. Nee which
JAS A. McINTORH.
?Hear,. 0ederteh
Nem. 11‘. 'Ml. lit t -i u
1
C7') A WICL $tf s day st home .. tg
D i. made Cawtly sidle Rp. Addrps
ars t re.. A n*Wit* alaie.
James Heal°.
Maker and seller, Goderich.
Holman's
PADJ
eman swab
Acta by Abeorpti.,a_throue;1i the
Nerve Forces and the
8 L L O W S Medical Tail, Gt.cd.9ric11.
TME
PHOTOGRAPHER,
MONTREAL St. 4:1)DERIt'It
BEST LIGHT,
BEST PRICES, $EBT ACCESSOR
1E8, BEST CUSTOMERS
BEST PICTURES.
BEST SATIS-
FACTION.
BEST EVERY THING
W. S. Hart & Co.
PROPRIETORS OF THE
Goderich M'1s
(LATE PIPER'S.)
Beg to return their thanks to the public for
the liberal patronage received during the past
year. and to state they aro prepared to do
lea.' IN
on the shortest notioe, or for the convenience
of parties living at a distance will exchange
grist. at their town store
(Late W. M. Hil lard's,)
Masonic block, East St. Goderich.
one -Highest price paid for wheat.1114
AGENTS waste''toy
B Pay.
Work. Constant empmen
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Patens— lid's -Pad. $1.30 loures Bed•wet-
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De Witt Martyi, M. D., Kincardine.
Watts t Co. CUntoo .
J. 8. Roberts. Se.toetk.
G. H. Henson Bayfield.
S. 4. Hodge. Mitchell.
The Central Drug Store, Exeter.
H. R. Jackson, ensell.
Mrs. John McIntosh, Brucefield.
Lawrason 9: Hamilton, Blyth. 1818.
Circulation.
Pr HootA\Y PAI) ie the ORIGINAL ANO
ONLY OiNUINL OURATIVE PAD, the only
remedy that hos an hene.Uyac'gd»d richt to UN
the title Need " PAO" in e,nnertW with a treat.
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11001 tN PAD h+. ..vis ei•nrct.te .n,,te,1 Dew
1.e ne*.t Peeni awe CKRONW DISEASES el the
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PADS EAON crolusIt HOLMAN PAo hems
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TOM
JOHN PASMORE,
Manufacturer of
¶aous, Carnaffes,
VICTORIA -St., Corner of Trafalgar.
gent Nor tee Celebrated
SEEGLILLER CHILLED PLOUGH
Aid Agrleeltaral 1>aplemeats.
loo, agent ?Grille
Queen's Fire 8 Life Ins. Co.
This 1s one of the best Perris ales 1n etlst-
sere, being prompt and reliable. informattoa
furnished cheerfully nn sppllcatlas.
7111sn MOMS PARreMA.
GOOERICH BOILER WORKS.
0111711W Black.
F. JORDAN, Chemist and Draggist•
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Drugs, Chemcals, Paints., Oils, Dye Stuffs, A rti.t Colors.
Patent Medicines. Horse and (cattle Medicines. Perfumery Toilet Articles. arc.
M' Pbysiciaa. Prescriptions carefully dispensed:Mt
TAT.PlailS E Wit,
TOILET SETTS,
cso
Combs Brushes and P1ii f all hiods Cheap,
RHYNAS'tfe Druggist
TO WILL MEN steed SAT W ELL KEN
Prescriptions a Speciality - - Night Bell on the Front Door
Holiday Presents
At BUTLER'S
Photo and Autograph Albums in great variety, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, very
suitable for presents for Teachers and Scholars.
PRESENTS FOR' EVERYBODY. ALL CAN BE SUITED.
Stock is New, very complete, and consists of Indies and Gents' Parses, Chiu
Goods of all kinds, Ruby Goods, Vases in many patterns, Tlnwer Pots,
Cups and Flowers,
China and Wax Dolls!
A Large Assortment. Smokers' Sundries—Mer.chaum Pipes and Cigar Holden
and Brier Pipes -100 Different Styles.
New 11011.CR.1 and 51. T P NS eanuflse-
tnred en sttert,et solace.
School Books, Miscellaneous Books
Bibles, Prayer Books, Church Sermons, W sesoex's Hymn Books, Psalm Books,
&c., &c. --Subscriptions taken for all the best Eseuss, Scor -u,
IRasa, Axulcare and CANADIAN Papers arot
filtarines at Publishers' lowest
rates—now is the time
to subscribe.
A full stock of School Books, for Teachers and High anon' odel Sch of Studentsl
All will be sold cheap, and Patrons suited. I have a choice
and large selection of
t
Christm't t and New Yeari s' Cards THE:A!Il• B•EST EVER SHOWN,
'Hta'!a TI/AN S♦ta,
At BUTLER'S_
Dominionr');rt1' tel 'c:tir, 3.1 n 0 glee. 17^1
HOOTS AND SHOES
DOWNING.
I have great pleasure in annouucing to my customers and the public at large thal
my stock of Boots and Shoes for the Fall Trade is now complete. and 1 would in
vite inspection of the sone. I have been especially careful to purchase goods which
I believe will give the customers satisfaction, and oo Credit to myself
lion will FDf 1 ,' Price Iowa' t1iiii ilii �uwe�
fl
As 1 buy in large quantities, and for Cash. Doing the largest shoe trade in th
Town, I can Sell at closer prices than those who do a smaller
husinese. I would especially call the
Attention of Farmers to My Stock of Long Boots and Sho
Which is one of the largest to be found in any retail store in the Provtnco I ha
on hand several cases of the celebrated "K. R. B." Long
Boots, which have given such
7.m m_en.Se Satis+a :tier.
In the past 4 1r.
e
es
ve
I
ORDERED WORK
We are still abreast of the times, and having a large staff of tint -clams inechanies,
1 lira prepared to manufacture anything in my line to order, at the shortest notion',
in first-class style, and of the very best material. In conclusion. i beg to return
my sincere thanks to my customers for their liberal patronage in the past, and rest
aasurel 1 shall do my utmost to deserve a oontmt:tnce of the same.
Yours respectfully.
Cur. Eas Street and the Square.ti.ider cosh
E DOWNIN
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