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The times., 1898-09-27
EXPLORING ISLANDS.
Results of the Agnssiz Expedition
I'm the Fills.

San Francisco. Sept. 26.-An interesting
preliminary report OF the scientific inves
legations by the Agassiz expedition in
the Fiji Islands was brought 10 Sidney,
y. S. W.. before the Alameda left for
San Francisco.
The report. which was written by Prof.
E c. Andrews, who leads the expedition,
was in the care of G. II. HallIgan. en-
gineer in charge of the hydraulic drills
used in tunneling through coral reefs 10
ascertain the basis OF the coral islands.
one OF the subjects which is being inves-
tiGated- The report IS in brief as follows:
The process of boring tnrough the reef
at FannafGu progresses rapidly and By
the next steamer We expect TO forward
statements that will be of much interest
and benefit to scientists. We have Sc
cured several rare specimens of loading
coral, the finest in the possession of man.
The most important undertaking OF
the expedition in the matter OF Crater
Lake exploration was the trip of Prof
Sawyer and myself TO the Taviuni and
its crater lake. $500 feet above the sea
level The start for the lake was made
over Razor Back, that led US 5000 feet
above the sea. and from the height of
which We could get fine view of the
lake.
THE ascent was made with the greatest
difficulty and with much suffering on our
part The tropical vegetation 10 the
edge Of the crater was marvellous for its
density. So close was the growth that at
midday. while cutting paths toward the
summit, the sun was entirely obscured,
and the somber shadows OF night were
about US.
The effect was the same as in a for
est when the sun is down and its re-
fracted rays have all but vanished. In
some spots 1t was pItchy -4rk, and our
path had to be changed to places less
hampered by brush and closely interwov-
en- branches overhead.
Passing this belt into q less thickly
wooded part of the mountain. we made
our way over rotten logs and fallen trees
and through mudholes. This brought US
to the crater's edge. From there to the
level of the lake was a hard climb down
a steep hillside. covered with decayed
vegetation. A swamp lay between US
and the clear lake water. We sunk to
our hips in the muck. and the stencil
from the sloppy ground was almost over
powering.
.sIt was noon when we landed on piece
of hard ground at deep water. Strange
to say the lake is blue and clear. Sound
ing lines were sent down within a few
yards OF shore. and 600 feet Of cord found
no bottom The crater is very old. and
has the appearance OF having been ST.
lent for ages.
Numerous specimens of great scien-
tific value were secured before our re-
turn The expedition goes from Taviuni
to Mango. where there is a crater whose
rim is raised coral reef"
The times., 1898-09-27
TO LEAVE THE BENCH.
Prospective Changes I'm the District
Supreme Court Membership.

The prospective retirement of three
members of the District Supreme Court
is now so near at hand that already
there is considerable speculation as to the
probable successors of the justices who
viii soon leave the bench. and a number
of members of the local bar are men
toned as eligible for the much-coveted
positions.
Among the gentlemen mentioned as
candidates are A. n. Birney, j. j. Dar-
lington, J. J. Hemphill, Talmadge A.
Lambert, Henry E. Davis. the present
District attorney; George Hamilton. r.
Ross Perry, A. S. Worthington, and Jere
S Wilson.
The members of the court who are ex-
pected within the next few months to
step down, either by resignation or re-
tirement, are Justice McConas, with
term to his credit of six years, who will
resign to take his place in the United
States Senate; Chief Justice Bingham,
who has held his position since April, 1887,
and can retire, If he desires. under the
ten-year clause in the statutes, and Jus
tices Alexander B. Hagner and Walter
S. Cox who entered upon their duties In
1879, almost simultaneously.
Associate Justice Hagner has served
longer on the District bench than any of
the remaining sitting judges, his only RI
val for honors in this respect being Asso-
ciate Justice Cox. Both of these eminent
jurists, who have charge, respectively. OF
Equity Courts Nos. l and 2, have served
in their present capacity for nearly twen-
ty years. and both are justly entitled 10
the retirement they have so long re-
Trained from accepting, but which they
will now doubtless soon take advan-
tage of.
II is not known how the President will
fill the vacancies when they are made,
but il is almost certain that the ap-
pointees will be selected from among the
members of the local bar who are fa-
miliar with the practice of the courts in
the District and in the State of Maryland.
The salary is S, 800 a year. with the privi-
lege of retiring after a service of ten
years on the full salary of the office.
The times., 1898-09-27
CHAIRMAN MOTT WEAKENS.
The Cycle Rebels Reinsfnted in
Spite of Themselves.

Trenton. n. j.. Sept. 26.-The insur-
rection of the cycle racing men against
the League of American Wheelmen that
was begun here last night took on a very
war-like aspect this morning and before
noon developed to surprising proportions.
Then it rounded into a comedy situation
shortly after the dinner hour. A new Or
ganzation for the purpose OF governing
races was formed and nearly every pro-
fessional racing man present signed as
a member. The managers of the track
at the State fair had agreed to let the
suspended men ride and have their track
black-listed. The men were jubilant
when the backbone of Chairman Mott
softened and he wired that the suspen-
sion of the men might be removed by the
payment of a nominal fine.
The men laughed derisiveIy and a
chorus of mo more fines for Uncle
Jerry" was started, but in the mean
time the officers of the Fair Association
concluded they had rather pay $50 than
disappoint the public in any way so the
fines were paid TO the referee and the
insurgents went to the tape and found
that in spite of themselves they had been
reinstated.
Passing over this comic climax, the end
is not yet. The men show determination
in their purpose of forming an opposi-
ton to the league, and the succeeding
steps will be taken the same as IL their
outlaw status had not been changed
against their wishes.
This morning there were thirty odd men
IN rnar n daainra fhanaa1.-aS xx,iil
to stand by the nine suspended riders and
to form a temporary organization. 1t was
agreed to form an association under the
name OF the American Cyclists Union
z. c. Bald was elected temporary presi-
dent. A temporary executive committee
was nominated TO communicate with
track owners. promoters, and others for
the purpose of gaining their cooperation
in forming a permanent organization and
preparing rules for the future govern
n1ent of cycle racing. The meeting was
adjourned to meet at Philadelphia.
The times., 1898-09-27
HIS HEART ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
Strange Position of the Organs in a
California Suicide

San Francisco, Sept 26.-The police OF
Oakland were much puzzled over five bull
let wounds found just over the heart of
Cleophias Gregoire. He had been a sta
tionary engineer, but was recently dis
charged for eccentric conduct Every
thing pointed to suicide, but the doctors
could not account for a man firing five
shots into his heart, when one bullet
should have been fatal. So an autopsy
was held, with q result that is almost
unparalleled in medical records. 1t was
found that Gregoire's heart was on the
right side of his body, and of five bullets
intended for that vital organ only one
grazed it. and the other four penetrated
the lungs. causing hemorrhage which
ended in death.
DR.. Buleau, who made the autopsy,
said there was a general displacement of
the internal organs. The liver had been
crowded up into the cavity made by the
hearts displacement. One bullet had
penetrated the liver, and others went
through the lungs The heart was of
normal shape and size but rested in a
rather peculiar position. The stomach
was also out of place, having been forced
far to the left side of the abdominal cavi-
ty. The doctor said the case was differ
ent from any he had ever seen reported
in the medical journals, and what made
1t remarkable was the good health of the
man and his wonderful physique.
The times., 1898-09-27
WAR BREVITIES.

Word has been received at the War De-
partment from Secretary Alger al Jack
sOnville, Fla. that he expects to reach
Washington today. Acting Secretary
Meiklejohn viii then go on leave of alb
sence.
The Acting Secretary of War has issued
directions as follows: Paragraph SS6 Of
the regulations, has been amended so that
inspectors will, when practicable cause
the destruction in their presence of all
property found 10 be worthless and which
is without money value at or near the
place Of inspection, and will state in their
reports that the articles recommended to
be destroyed have no money value at or
near the post"
Soldiers OF volunteer organizations or
dered to be mustered out of the service
who are undergoing sentences of confine-
ment imposed by court-martial. but not
dishonorably discharged, will be paroled
during the period for which the organ!za-
ton is on furlough, and the unexecuted
parts Of their sentences viii stand as re-
mitted on the date of the muster-out of
their companies, with which they will be
discharged.
Paragraph S., of the army regulations,
has been amended so as 10 read that the
remains of officers killed in action, or who
die while on duty in the field or at mill
tary posts, or while travelling under or
ders will be inclosed in collins and unless
claimed by relatives or friends win be
transported by the quartermaster's de-
partment to the nearest military post or
national cemetery, or if desired by
their relatives, to their homes for burial
The expense of transporting the remains
is payable from the appropriation for
army transportation
Brig. Gen. Chambers McKibbin, L. S.
V. has been relieved from duty with the
Fifth Army Corps. and ordered to Camp
Meade, Middletown, Pa, for assignment
to the command of a brigade.
Gen. Miles has announced that 5000
troops will be sent to Havana the latter
part of October. The detachment will
consist Of immunes and regulars.
Adjt. Gen. Corbin yesterday received
cablegram from Gen. Otis. commanding
the military forces in the Philippines,
which said: Total in hospital today,
highest of any day, 529; typhoid fever pa
tients. 80; all doing well and mostly con-
Nalescent. About 200 excused from duty,
mostly slight ailments. showing condition
fair for this latitude Nineteen deaths
from disease this month; twenty-three in
August"
prize bust of Columbus taken from
the Cristobal Colon. the flagship of Ad-
miral Cervera's feet has been received
at the Navy Department. 1t was sent by
Capt Converse, commanding the Mont
gomery, at Guantanamo.
It has been decided to send the cruiser
Buffalo now at New York, to the Pacific
station TO re-enforce Admiral Dewey.
Until the certifcation of the facts from
the prize courts in regard to the prize
money earned by United States sailors
during the war with Spain is received by
the Navy Department, there can be no
distribution of the money.
The times., 1898-09-27
SAMUEL NJ. YEATMAN, A. NJ,
Secretary and Treasurer.
CHARLES r. YEATMAN, IL B.,
Assistant.

The twenty ninth annual session opens On Wed
nesday. October 5. 1898. at $50 p m. in the
Law School Building. Nos. 500 and sos Street
northwest. at which time announcements viii
be made for the ensuing term All interested
are cordially invited 20 be present
The Secretary viii be al his Office in the Law
Building daily rom 10 p. m, for info-ma-
tion. enrolment payment Of fees. etc
Commencing with the approaching session, the
undergraduate course viii be extended to three
years
Circulars can be obtained at the book store
of " H. Morrison Sons, 1926 Street north
west, LcwderTniIk & Co, 1924 Street north
west and John Byrne & Co, 1922 Street north
west; Washington Law Book Co, 1422 street
northwest and at W s. ThonpsOn's drug store.
903 Fifteenth street northwest, upon application
TO the undersigned ; NJ 1EAIMAN-
The times., 1898-09-27
School of Law.
FACULTY.:

HON MARTIN 2. NORRIS, IL D.,
associate Justice, Court q Appeals Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia,)
Lecturer on Constitutional and International Law
and Comparative jurisprudence.
HON SETH SHEPARD. L. D.,
associate Justice. Court q Appeals Of the Dis
trict =. Columbia.)
Lecturer on the Jaw g Corporations and Equity
Jurisprudence
HON. JEREMIAH NJ WILSON. IL D.,
Dean Of the Faculty and Lecturer.
HON. LOUIS F. McC0AAS.
associate Justice. Supreme Court Of the District
Of Colzmbia.l
Lecturer on the Law Of Contracts and the Law
OF Evidence
JOSEPH J. DARLINGTON. IL D.,
Lecturer.
GEORGE E. HAMILTON IL D.
Lecturer on Practice. Testsmentary Law. and
Equity Pleading and Practice
r. ROSS PERRY. A n, IL D.,
Lecturer en- Common Law Pleading. Criminal
Law. and Domestic Relations
REV. RENE HOLLAND. ; J.,
Lecturer on Natural Law
TALLMADGE 4. LAMBERT. LII D.,
Lecturer on Civil Law
CHARLES A. DOUGLASS. A B.. IL B..
Lecturer On the Law Of T0rts and Negotiable
Paper.
MICHAEL J. COLBERT A. ". IL NJ
Lecturer on the Law Of Personal Property
d W BAKER. A. ", IL NJ,
(ASSiEant United States Attorney TOR the Dtsncf
Of Columbia.J
Judge of the Circuit Court and Lecturer on the
Law Of Real Estate and Elementary Practice
The times., 1898-09-27
THE REMAINS OF COLUMBUS.
Controversy Over Their Proposed
Removal Is Yet Unsettled.


There are prospects Of a lively dispute
between the War Department and the
Spanish government over the proposed
removal of the remains of Christopher
Columbus from their resting place in the
Cathedral of Havana to Spain.
The explorers body was exhumed yes
terday by order of Gen. Blanco. The re-
mains were taken from their long resting
place and put in state at the palace. The
Spanish authorities contemplate removing
them to Spain at the earliest possible
date.
There has been some objection raised to
this removal. however and the War De-
partment is being besieged with requests
TO interfere.
The point in dispute Is whether the re-
mains of Columbus are personal or real
property The proclamation recently is
sued by the President and now being
enforced by the Cuban Peace Commission,
allows all the Spanish residents of the
islands to remove their personal property
to Spain.
The War Department has been called
upon to decide the question. 1t is an un-
precedented one, and Is worthy of the
consideration of the legal lights of the
world. The Department has asked
whether. in view of the circumstances, a
human body can be classed as real or
personal property.
The department, however, may not in
terfere in the matter. Adjt. Gen. Corbin,
when questioned last night, said:
Il do not think the department will
protest against the action OF Gen. Blanco
in the proposed removal of the body to
Spain. 1t is a very delicate matter to
handle. Besides, there Is some doubt as
to the identity of the corpse which was
buried there. and no one is absolutely
sure that the body there is really that of
Columbus"
There has long been a dispute as to
whether the remains buried in Havana
are those of Columbus. 1t is claimed by
some that the discoverer died in Spain
and was buried there. A majority, how
ever, believe that he died in Santo Do
mingo Shortly after his death, however,
two of his sons also died in Santo Do
mingo and 1t has always been question
as to whether the authorities in Cuba in
tered the remains of Columbus or one
of his sons. At the time OF his death
Santo Domingo was a French colony and
I the Spaniards naturally desired TO take
the body TO Spanish soil for interment.
| The Spaniards generally accept the opin-
ion that the remains buried at Havana
are those of Columbus.
The times., 1898-09-27
Hecht & Company.
513-515 Seventh ST.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-"DOC-' KAUFMAN.
lately with Hecht & Co, wishes to in
form his friends, patrons and the general
public that he has now associated him.
self with Samuel Fiedlander & Co. sue
cessors to New York Clothing House. 3ll
Seventh Street, where he will be most
pleased TO extend them every courtesy
and attention. se2I-3t
IT'S WELL TO KNOW
That there's always one place where you
can find goods best suited for the purpose
so when in want of mechanics fine
tools, hardware, and other seasonable ar
ticles, such as coal shovels. hods. and
sieves, fail not to visit $40 Seventh st. NV.
se27-10t JOSIAH r. BAILEY.
The times., 1898-09-27
SOC dress goods, 2S.

All-wool Imperial cashmere
finish serge, In such desirable col
ors as myrtle. golden. navy. cardi-
nal, garnet, plum, cadet. and ma
rine-which is the usual soc value,
for 25c yard. These goods came
to us a special price while we were
ont in the market buying the fall
stock-hence the unusually low
price.
The times., 1898-09-27
School of Medicine.

Lectures viii begin Monday, October 3, at p
m All exercises are given during the dly.
This will enable students to avail themselves Of
the advantages of the laboratories, Libraries, and
hospital clinics of the city.
The University Hospital. now in full operation,
under the control Of the faculty, viii give ample
facilities for instruction in ward classes.
Address for particulars the Dean. G. l. MA
GRUDER " D., SIS Vermont Avenue Oface
hours until 10 a. m, $3.50 to p. m.
Sep92-17t
The times., 1898-09-27
District Bowling League.

A meeting OF the delegates TO the Dis
trict Bowling League was held last night
at the South Washington Business Mems
Club. AS the rules and alleys commit
tees were not ready to report, only rou-
tine business was transacted The COM
mittees named We're instructed to report
at meeting to be held on October 5. at
the Saengerbund clubhouse at which
time the schedule and prize committees
VIII be appointed. A representative of
the Washington Athletic Club was pres
ent and reported that his club would more
than likely make application for member
ship in this years league.
The times., 1898-09-27
A WILDCAT KILLS A DOG.
Dispatched by VilIagers, Who Rid
die Him With Bullets.

Port Jervis. Sept 26.-Thomas Cuff
met a huge wildcat in the woods at
Pines Brook, Delaware county, Saturday.
The cat, snarling. his eyes flaming. sat
on a low branch of tree and showed no
disposition to back out. There was not
room for the cat and Cuff in the woods,
so Cuff backed out. although he carried
an axe.
The neighbors, alarmed, armed them
selves, took dogs, and started after the
cat, which even then didn't back out
At the first shot the cat sprung from the
tree on dogs back and literally tore
the dog to Tisces.
A volley killed the cat, brindled chap,
which measured four feet from the tip
of his nose to the tip of his TAIL And his
tail wasn't longer than a Manx cats tail.
The times., 1898-09-27
Fight in the "sanctiHea .and.n

Wilmington Sept. 26.-The "Sanctified
Band" of negroes have returned to the
neighborhood of Bridgevile. and are
holding meetings in an old mill building
near that town. One of the doctrines OF
this band is the exchanging of wives,
which. however, is practiced now only by
the leaders. Saturday evening while the
preacher was denouncing crap-shoosing
some players took offense. and began to
pelt the minister with bead eggs.
The times., 1898-09-27
75c silks, 4se.

Black brocaded satin duchesse. in
small. medium and large designs
so desirable for fall skirts, cos
TUNES and waists. which you can
consider a very good value at 7sc
a yard, viii be offered you for 49c
q yard today.
Let this one item from the silk
department serve as hint of what
TO expect of the whole stock.
The times., 1898-09-27
ITALY's REPLY TO NICHOLAS.
Questions Exist Which Might Soon
Disrupt the Conference.

Rome. Sept 26.-The Italie publishes the
official text of the governments reply to
the cars proposal. 1t says that the
problem that the czar submits to the pow
ers is not without faculties.
The answer proceeds to point out that
questions exist which. if they were dis
cussed. might cause conflict in the very
heart of the conference. but it intImates
that If discussion Of the status quo is elm
mated, the Eifficulties are not insuperable.
The times., 1898-09-27
w. A. c. Stockholders, Meeting

meeting of the stockholders of the
Washington Athletic Club will be held
on Thursday evening at the clubhouse,
to decide upon the proposition advanced
by a number of members to form bowl
ing team and renew the clubs member
ship in the District Bowling League A
full attendance of stockholders is urged
by the committee having the matter In
charge.
The times., 1898-09-27
Legal. NONTICEs.


IN JUSTICES COURT or THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, BEFORE c. S. BUNDY, A JUS
TICE OF THE PEACE.-ALLAN T BACON.
Plaintiff. vs. FRANK c. PARMENTER, Trad
ing as Parmenter & Co.
summons in due form having been issued
out OF this court 10 a lawful constable OF this
District for the said defendant. and the same
having been by the said constable returned mot
to be found" it is hereby ordered that said de-
fendant cause his appearance TO be entered here
in on or before the SECOND TUESDAY OF
OCTOBER, 1885, otherwise the cause viii be pro-
ceeded with in case Of default
(Seal) c. S. BUNDY
SEQ, 27 oc4 Justice of the Peace d. c.
The times., 1898-09-27
MEDICAL SCHOOL

EMIL a. DE sCTIwEINITZ, Ph. D., M D.. DEAN.
Session begins October 3. a, 8 p. m. Daily lee
lures thereafter at $3.50 p. TIE best facilities
for laboratory and clinical work afforded. The
University Hospital is located a. No 1855 street
northwest. Fall and scholarship examinations on
September %. at 7 80 p M. For further partieu-
lars address the dean, 1925 II ST. Hours. 10
a. m to / D. m and p. m. u p m
The times., 1898-09-27
WHAT Do the CHILDREN ORINKq

at give .nein tea or coffee have yoo
;i.eu tlc new food called GR.iIN-O? II 10
o. roffee. The uiore 1rain.o you give the
children the more health yuu Distribute
tl.l cugn tnelr systems. GrGin-O iS msde Of
la s...s hike the choice grasies of coffee. bus
,nsts a t4.iIt one-Q,iar Ter as much. All grucers
scu Il. 60 and 26c 3a27-6
The times., 1898-09-27
LAW SCHOOL.
WALTER 6 COY m, d

WALTER s. cox, LII. D., DEAN
three years course leading TO the degree Of
Law. leading TO the degree of Master OF Patent
Law.
The dean viii be present in the reception room
at The university building from TO 9 p. H.
Der y.
Season begins October 3, at p. m.
The times., 1898-09-27
75c broadcIoth, 4sc.

5o-inch colored broadcloth. strict
ly all wool. as a matter of course
the fabric which is proving so pop
ular for fall costumes-will go for
49c. a yard today. And as it's
the regular 75c sort. you can see
what you're saving.
The times., 1898-09-27
AUCTION SALES.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO, Auctioneer

CONTENTS OF FIRST-CLASS LUNCHROOM AT
AUCTION.
On TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER %, AT 10 o CLOCK
A NJ, we shall sell the premises No. I4l3
G Street northwest, complete outfit of a first
class lunchroom. consisting Of Tables, Chairs,
Coffee Urns, Milk and Cream Cans. Refrigerator
Range and Boiler. China. Glassware, Cooking
Utensils and everything pertaining to a Arstclass
lunchroom; terms cash
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Aucts.
se25-3t
The times., 1898-09-27
EDUCATIONAL.
The COLLEGE.
CORCORAN SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL.

HOWARD l.. HODGKINS. Ph. D.. DEAN.
Fifteen distinct courses leading to tie degree Of
Il. s.
Glasses meet from to 10 p. m, and are open
to both and women.
Session begins Sentember 2s. at p. m
The dean will be in his office at the university
daily after September II.
The times., 1898-09-27
DENTAL SCHOOL

]. HALL LEWIS, D. d. s., DEAN.
Session begins October 3, at p. m The free
dental infrmary opens October 3. at p. m. Fall
examinations on September p. at go p m. An
students must matriculate before October I3 For
further information address the dean. l023 Yer
mont avenue.