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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16

Prof. Ashmore gives a very interesting
description of the technicalia of an eclipse.
A lunar eclipse is caused by the moon pass
ing through the earth's shadow, and can
occur only at full moon. The shadow
of the earth projected by the
sun extends more than three times
the distance of the moon from us, and some
times the lunar orb in its monthly journey
around the earth passes through this dark
shadow and is in part or wholly obscured
from view. If the moon comes between us
and the sun, the lunar shadow falls upon the
earth, causing solar eclipse.
DON'T ECLIPSE EVERY TIME.
The moon revolves around the earth
once in about every twenty-eight days, and
one of the first difficulties presented to the
mind is why there is not an eclipse both CT
the sun and moon every month. This
would indeed be the case il the plane of the
moons orbit were parallel to the plane of
the earth's orbit; but it is inclined
about five degrees to the earths
orbit, so that the moon passes
in the one case above or below the sun, aud
in the other above or below the shadow,
thus preventing an eclipse. Sometimes the
moon passes through the edge of the earth's
shadow. causing partial eclipse, and some
times it plunges centrally through it, caus-
ing a total eclipse.
At the distance of the moon the diameter
OF the earths shadow is about three times
the diameter of the moon.
A STRANGE CIRCUMSTANCE.
It would appear that when the moon en-
tiers the shadow of the earth 1t would be
totally obscured from view, but such is not
often the case. During the entire time of
totality the moon usually appears as faint
dull red disk.
The explanation OF this strange cIrcum-
stance lies in the fact that the SUMS rays
earth are by well-known physical causes de.
prived of their blue light, and, being
detected toward the axis of the earth's
shadow, fall upon the moon and family
illuminate it's disk with a copper-colored
hue. This appearance is largely dependent
upon the condition of the atmosphere at
the time Of the eclipse. If it be clear the
quantity of light detected to the moon may
be considerable, but IL the atmosphere be
cloudy or filled with dust the moon may be
almost or quite invisible.
Ia the lunar eclipse of 1884 the moon was
for a time completely obscured from view,
a very unusual circumstance. A half hour
or so before the moon reaches the shadow
it's edge begins to be gradually darkened by
the penumbra, 80 that 1t is almost impossi-
BILE to tell within half a minute Just when
the first contact takes place.
Two eclipses of the moon cannot take
place in two consecutive months. The
greatest number of eclipses that can occur
in year is seven, of which five are solar,
and two lunar; and the least number is two,
both of the sun.
The next total eclipse of the moon visible
here will be in 1909.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
DUTY TO his COUNTRY.
DR.. bowman Points Out Some Thing
q Young Man Should Do.

DR.. bowman Points Out Some Things
Young Man should Do
Rev. DIR. G. E. bowman delivered the
second Of his series of sermons to young
men at Wesley Monumental church last
night His subject was: ''The Young Mans
Duty 70 His Country f-tH
The sermon was ettentively listened TO by
large congregation. After the opening
hymn the services began with reading and
responsesoy the pastor and congregation
from Proverbs iii.
DR.. bowman chose a very appropriate
text for his sermon: Render therefore
unto caesar, the things which are
caesar's," Matthew, II, 81.
DR.. bowman took as his first position that
10 Is the part Of the pulpit to read and en-
courage healthy sentiment Of patriotism,
upon which he dWelt at some length.
Under our form OF government" he
said I'VE are a nation Of sovereigns. There
rests upon every man personal response
bility. and responsibility develops char
acter."
Dr.. bowman said il was his privilege TO
be born in one Of the greatest, best and
purest countries In the world, England, but
he was glad that his young manhood was
developed amid the free institutions of a
republican form of government 1t is the
JOutk Au0u uubJs nO ohi4s W DTtpdIb 0lul-
self for citizenship. He should study the
principles OF government and make himself
familiar with the system of government
under which he lives. He should acquaint
himself with our history, read the lives OF
our great men, and when opportunity
offers, visit our historic places. The young
man should cultivate the qualities which
characterize duty to ones country, self-sac-
rifce, recognition OF the dignity and ga
OraH raCnnnoihilifu Of tho fro oxI L..
everything conduct himself as becomes a
good citizen.
The country has need OF good citizens
The close OF the nineteenth century Is a
critical period Increased population Ia
diminishing the sense Of individual respon-
sibility. A voter is only one out Of Is, 000,-
900. The corruption Of politics has driven
many good men out OF active participation
In public affairs, but such should not be the
case. The congestion OF population in the
cities tends to the developments Of danger
GUS classes. Vast and rapid accumulation
OF wealth in the hands of a few is
widening the breach between labor and
capital. Unrestricted immigration of the
unevangelized masses from all lands with
un-American ideas Of social life and un-
Christian ideas Of morals is having degrad-
ing effect upon society.
In such crisis the country depends, said
DR.. bowman, upon its young men to per-
form their duty. A country "is rich and
great, not 80 much in material resources,
but in sturdy manhood; not degraded by
lust and warped by selishness, but loyal to
self, TO home, to country and to God. We
need men who can resist temptation, and
will do right though the heavens fall
DR.. bowman announced that he will con-
tinue his sermons to young men. His sub
lect next Sunday night will be 1.-THE Young
Mans Choice"
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Joseph B. powell Dead.

Joseph B. Dowell died at his home on
West Broad street last night about 7:3O
O'Clock, after an Illness Of about month
from kidney trouble and cancer Of the
stomach. The deceased was 81 years of age,
and was well known in Savannah, being a
native Of the city. He was a pattern maker
by trade, and had held a position with ].
w. lyman 81 Co. for several years previous
to his death. He was superintendent OF St.
Patriok's Sunday school, and was very act
i've in the work of tho church. He leaves
a wife and four children, besides other rela-
t.ves, in the. city. The funeral will take
place Tomorrow morning from st. Pat
ricks church
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sTORMING IN THE WEST.

hain Predicted by the Weather Blu
reau for Savannah To-day,
A storm Of moderate energy centered
over the upper lake region last night, caus-
ing snow, rain and cloudiness from Lake
Superior southwark to the central Missis-
sippi valley and Arkansas.
At the hour Of the evening observation at
the signal station snow was falling at Du-
luth and rain at Marquette and Davenport.
An area OF unusually high pressure cen
ters off the New England coast, and ex-
tends from the New England to the
South Atlantic states A second area of
high pressure is developing over the ex.
treme northwest. The temperature in the
Dakotas last evening ranged from s to IA
above zero, and in Minnesota from IS to 32e
above zero. Generally fair weather pre-
vailed from the lower lakes southwark to
the gulf last night, with cloudiness along
the immediate Atlantic coast, from New
York 70 Jacksonville. Increasing cloud.
ness with rain. and warmer weather is
forecested for Savannah to-day.
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ESTEEMED BY THEIR EMPLOYEES.
Charleston and Savannah Railway
Men Kindly Remembered.

Charleston and Savannah halfway
Men Kindly Remembered.
The engineers Of the Charleston and
Savannah railway presented Mr.. H. A.
Ulmo, the retiring master mechanic OF the
road, q handsomely engrOssed set OF resolu-
lions yesterday morning at the company's
shops
Mr.. Ulmo is held in high esteem not only
! by the engineers, but by all OF the employees
OF the Charleston and Savannah road. The
engineers assembled in the master mechan-
les Office yesterday morning, and Mr..
ILLINOIS successor, Mr.. @. NJ. d. Riley. mas
ter mechanic Of the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway, In brief address pre-
sented the resolutions.
Mr.. UlmO, in responding, referred feel
ingly to his long association with the road
and its employees and thanked the engineers
for their kindly expressions.
The resolutions are engrOssed on satin
and are handsomely framed 10 gilt. They
are as follows:
The engineers of the Charleston and Savan-
nah Railway Company. having heard with deep
regret that the position of master mechanic OF
the Charleston and Savannah railway has been
abolished, and that In consequence thereof
Master Mechanic II. A Ulmo is about to sever
his connection with them desire to place on
record an expression of the deep regret this
announcement has occasloned; therefore be it
heSotued, That In the retirems mt OF ii. A.
Ulmo as master mechanic OF th company we
feel the loss OF one who for the past sixteen
years has been identified with us as mentor,
guide, friend and jealous co-laborer, whose
kindly counsel and friendly aid have always
been chesrfully and willingly given, and whose
name will always be cherished in the hearts Of
his co-workers
Resolved. That our friend and compatriot
WIZ carry with him, IN whatever new field OF
LABOR no may enter, tho cheering consciousness
or duty well done, and the hearty good will.
grateful remembrance and deep love OF all who
have known and appreciated his sterling worth.
Resolved. That, as slight token Of esteem
ana a1ection. copy OF these resolutions be
engrossed and framed and presented to ouT
| triend II. A. Ulmo, accompanied by the re-
newed assurances of our love and affection.
| The presentation OF the resolutions fol-
lowed the presentation to Mr.. G. H. Carroll
foreman Of the Charleston and Savannah
railway locomotive department.. Of a hand
some gold-headed cane by the engineers
and gold locket by the firemen. Both the
cane and locket were appropriately in
scribed. The presentation to Mr.. Carroll
was made by Mr.. Ulmo in behalf of The
engineers and firemen. 1t was arranged In
view OF MIR. CAROLS expected retirement
from the road. Under the arrangement,
however, he will remain in his present po-
sition.
Mr.. Ulmo will leave for Charleston to-
morrow, where he will be foreman of the
locomotive department Of the road.
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Michael Bryan Dead.

Michael Bryan, one Of Savannah's old
and well-known citizens died yesterday
morning at his residence No. So Abercorn
street after lingering illness. Mr.. Bryan
was native OF ireland and 6S years old.
He came to Savannah thirty-eight years
ago and lived here siLos. He was man of
high integrity, and was favorably known to
q large portion Of the citizens. He was in
business at one time and accumulated quite
a competency. He leaves a son, William
Bryan, and three daughters. Mrs. P. F.
Gleason, Mrs. J. J. Gleason and Mrs. j. L.
Lacey, His funeral will take place this
afternoon at s o'clock. The services will be
held at the cathedral and the interment will
be in Cathedral cemetery.
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DRY GOODS.
CROHAN&DOOyBR

Owing TO the continued and unusual warmth
OF the weather we find some lines in our Dress
Goods Department not moving as fast as wa
wish. We are tired waiting for THAT COLD
WAVE THAT NEVER CAME, consequently prices
will have to suffer. We will therefore on MON.
DAY MORNING offer some rare BARGAINS
in this Department, such as 54-inch Fine French
Broadcloths-not 4S-inch goods-we have sold
them for the last three seasons for 81 so, Mon.
day 9 price 81 10 per yard; i6-inch Fine Silk.
hnlshed Henriettas, all the leading Shades at
sc yard selling elsewhere at 81; 40-inch All
Wool Cheviot Surahs. 10 different shades, at SIC.
yard, can't be matched for less than 65c., in
fact everything in this Department takes a
tumble. We have also a lot of is FINE
FRENCH PATTERN ROBES, no two alike,
and exclusively our own designs Cost won't
count on these. If you want to secure one
come early on Monday.
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GLIMPSES OF THE ECLIPSE
ENOUGH OF 1T SEEN TO KNOW
THAT 1T TOOK PLACE.

The Clouds Shut Off savannah's View
of the First Act of the Great Lunar
Show-Faithful Watchers Get Peep
of the Performance Through Riffs in
the Clouds-Scientific Observers Dis
sppoiuted.
The total eclipse of the moon last night
was not success from Savannah stand
point Whatever of the eclipse was seen at
all was seen under difficulties.
The sky was so obscured by clouds that
the moon was Invisible before as well as
during most Of the eclipse, and it was not
until it was more than half over that
any view could be had of the
event at all. Faithful watchers were re-
warded with a very good view about
O'Clock through the riffs in the clouds while
the moon was emerging from the shadow.
A FULL VIEW SHUT OFF.
The condition of the atmosphere caused
a great disappointment to hundreds of peo-
pie who were on the watch for the phenom-
ena, and doubtless some OF them felt that
the astronomical information with which
they had posted themselves beforehand was
wasted
A small party of gentlemen of scientific
inclinations stationed themselves on the sky
balcony of the De Soto armed with tele-
scope with the expectation of securing a
full view of the event. They were disap-
pointed, however, as the telescope failed to
bring into view anything in the direction
which the astronomers of the party had
figured the eclipse had taken place. with the
single exception Of the Tybee light, which
stood out in bold relief In spite of the misty
atmosphere.
TIME OF THE ECLIPSE.
According to the calculations of Prof.
Ashmore, the official calculator for Griers
almanac, and teacher of science in the high
school, the time Of the eclipse at Savannah
was as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
AWAITING THEIR FATE.
Thirty-eightI Prisoners for Trial In the
Superior Court

TIT Uy-6IBuII FII5UutIB TOT 1rlaI N the
Superior Court.
There are thirty-eight prisoners in jail
awaiting trial before the superior court at
the December term, which convenes Mon
day, Dec. Z.
Thirty-three are colored and five white.
The crimes with which they are charged
are varied-murder, arson, assault with in
tent to murder, Burglary, car robbery and
larceny.
There are three white capital prisoners to
be tried, Plttman, for the murder of Jones
Hughes, for the murder of Hyde, and
Watts, the famous boy criminal, for arson.
The other white prisoners arc Deignan and
Myers. Watts eccomplices, who are to be
tried for car robbery,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
Fiftaan Hours Saued

Between Savannah and Washington and
New York by the Richmond and Danville
railroad via Millen, Augusta, Columbia and
Charlotte. On and after Sunday, Nov. Is,
this time will be quickened as follows
Leave Savannah 500 a. NJ, arrive Augusta
1850 p. NJ, arrive Columbia 3:45 D. m, ar
rive Charlotte p. NJ, arrive Washington
1913 a. M, arrive New York 500 D. m. No
other line makes better time. Try the
Richmond and Danville.
s. II. HARDwICK,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
JAMES l.. TAYLOR,
g. p. A., Atlanta, Ga. -Ad.
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Buried in Masseslo of Flowers.

The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Toehl. whose death was announced in yes
terday's MORNING NEWS, was buried in
Laurel Grove cemetery yesterday afternoon.
The funeral services were brief but we're
deeply affecting. The grave was filed with
flowers as the coffin with the loved little one
was lowered to its resting place and the
final PRAYER was said for its repose.
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weddings.

Wedding invitations and cards printed or
engraved at the shortest notice and in the
atest styles. We carry an extensive and
wen selected stock Of fine papers, envelopes
and cards especially for such orders. SAM
pies sent on application. MORNING NEws
Printing House. Savannah. Ga.
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TOOK q Long Time to Aoree

TIE jury in the Baughn-S Sack damage suit
did not arrive at verdict until yesterday
afternoon. The jurymen considered the
case all Saturday night and spent the best
part OF the Sabbath in the same occupa-
tion. The verdict is sealed one, and will
be opened this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
THE RIVER AND HARBOR.

The British steamship Bendo, which was
ashore on the Garden bank, was pulled off
yesterday morning by the tugs II. NJ. G.
Smith and the Cynthia. She proceeded on
her way to sea without any further trouble.
She really lost no time, as ii was expected to
get her to sea on two tides.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16

The revenue cutter Boutwell,, in coming
through st. Augustine creek day before
yesterday, struck the Tybee railway draw
bridge. The tide was strong and drew the
vessel against the pier. No damage to
amount to anything was done either to the
bridge or vessel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
sternnerzs, SECOND Floor

Sternberzs' Second Floor
Is still popular meeting for all who adj
mire pretty articles Plush goods, toilet
sets, ststues. bronzes, tables In brass and
onyx, ETC., etc.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16

Rheumatism is like sand in the bearings
of machinery. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
great lubricator which cures the diseased
Al
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when You GO to Florida

stop at the DUAL HOTEL, Jacksonville, a
cory honleIike hotel, strictly .frst-cIass.
The best location.
Rates 90 so to So 90 per day.
-Ad. S. II. PECK, Proprietor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
Irnportant to Travalera

The Everett, the largest and finest hotel
In Jacksonville. Fla, is now open for the
season Of lsgl-'52.
<Ad' McIvER & BAKER.
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RICHMOND AND DANv1LLE r. r. Co

OPERATING CENTRAL R. r. OF GA.
Change OF Passenger Trains Schedules.
On and after $50 p. m. Sunday. Nov. Is.
the following changes Of passenger trains
schedules viii be effective: Train No.
will leave Savannah 8 a. m. instead of s:15
a. m. train No. 2 will arrive Savannah $50
p NJ. instead Of $40 p. m. train No. 10 will
leave Guyton $40 p. m. and arrive Savan-
nah 4;45 p. M. train No. will leave Sa-
vanuah 600 p. m. train No. 8 will leave
Savannah 500 p. m. ; train No. IL will leave
Savannah $50 p. m.
5. II. HARDwICK,
V. e. McBEEs Asst. GeuL Pass. Agent.
Gen. Sups. Savannak.-Ad
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The Wedding March

Rolls gayly on, and. as the presents came
from Sternbergs', another couple begins
life under the happiest possible auspices
Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
THINGS TALKED ABOUT.

Editor Grub OF Darien, IN announcing
Savannah's invitation to President Harri-
son to visit Savannah this winter, advises
him to accept 1t will do the President good,
he says, to visit Savannah and enjoy her
hospitality. IL will make him a better man.
Editor Grub has enjoyed Savannah's
hospitality on a number of occasions.
Comparatively few people are posted on
the wrapping and packing of oranges. T.
L. Hardman of Micanopy, Fla, writes the
MORNING NEWS challenge to any orange
wrapper and packer in Florida to wrap and
pack for the championship OF the state or
for medal Incidentally Mr.. Hardmau
says the proper way to wrap
and pack oranges is to wrap
them tightly, twist the paper around
the stem and put them in the box, the bot
tom layer stems up and all other layer
stems down. This, he says, is not done by
most wrappers and packers, who merely
Iold the paper beneath the orange so that
when it is taken from the box the wrapper
drops off. To do tine work properly
and rapidly requires experience.
Que day last week Mr.. Hard
man. who claims the championship
as an orange packer. packed in ten hours
eighty-three boxes of 226 oranges to the
oox, or 1880 oranges, equivalent to LOG
boxes OF what re called 176s, which is the
average size and number of oranges in a
oox. Mr.. Hartman says he will improve
as the season advances and he gets his hand
in. He wants the packers of Florida to
chip In dollar apiece for a medal to be
awarded to the fastest picker, the contest to
be under the direction of competent judges.
Mr.. Hardman wants to try his hand against
the field in packing race.
The prospects for the girls night school
appear rather slim. About dozen appli-
cants have registered their names with
Supt. Baker so far. and they came in very
slowly. II no more names than this are re-
ceived the project will be abandoned by the
board Of education.
1.-THE business people Of Savannah" said
Bay street man yesterday, should get
together and endeavor either by subscrip-
tion or purchase of stock to complete the
Sam road from Lyons. They shouldn't sit
idly by and allow any corportion to mouop-
Ollie things and turn traffic away from
Savannah. The distance is only sixty-five
miles, aud $1,000 per mile would complete
the line here in Ave months time"
Savannah is going to have more visitors
this winter than it has ever had :" railroad
man said yesterday. The winter travel
south is beginning early and is beginning
heavy.
The eclipse of the moon last night recalls
the story which history tells of the use Co.
lumbus once put to lunar eclipse He was
shipwrecked on the island of Jamaica,
without provisions, and the Indians refused
him assistance. Columbus put on threat
ening look and told the natives il they
didn't hustle around and get him something
to eat he would turn the moon dark. They
laughed at him. But that night they got
ratified when they saw the moon disappear.
They begged his pardon and he owned the
island.
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as 90 Hats.

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Fine Dress Shirts, Kid Gloves,
Undressed aud finished. All colors, at
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Cotton Flannel Underwear.
Lambs wool underwear at LaFar's.--Ad

Abbott's East India Corn Paint cures al
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Boys Windsor Ties
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Editor Grub OF Darien, IN announcing
Savannah's invitation to President Harri-
son to visit Savannah this winter, advises
him to accept. It will do the President good,
ne says. to visit Savannah and enjoy her
hospitality. It will make him a better man.
Editor Grub has enjoyed Savannah's
hospitality on number of occasions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16

Savannah is going to have more visitors
this winter than it has ever had, )" railroad
man said yesterday. The winter travel
south is beginning early and is beginning
heavy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16

The prospects for the girls night school
appear rather slim. About dozen appli-
cants have registered their names with
Supt. Baker so far. and they came in very
slowly. II no more names than this are re-
ceived the project will be abandoned by the
board Of education.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16

Eats, Dunlap's, stetson's. Nascimentos
In variety at LaFar's.-Ad.