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The evening times., 1898-12-28
HOW WASHINGTON
SAW THE ECLIPSE
REPORT OF THE OBSERVATIONS
Scientific Purposes of the Work
Done at the Naval observatory
in This City.

The total eclipse of the moon last night
WAS viewed with much interest and con-
siderable success by the astronomers at
the United States Naval Observatory in
this city. Owing TO partial cloudiness sew
eral Of the occultations could not be OBJ
served.
The moon was scheduled to enter the
shadow at 4:57 standard time, and the to-
tality to begin exactly one hour later. The
actual time was a few seconds later.
The middle of the eclipse was at 6:42,
and the totality ended at 7:27, having con-
tinued for one and one-nalf hours. An
eclipse OF the sun can be timed to a frac-
tiCn of a second, but not so with the moon,
owing to the ragged edge of the earth S
shadow.
According TO the arrangement made by
DR.. Backlund CT the observatory at Pull
kowa, Russia, I03 occultations were TO be
observed in different parts of the earth, OF
which the Naval Observatory at Washing
ton was assigned to watch fer twenty-one
The remainder were apportioned to OBJ
seryatcries in Paris, Berlin, Cambridge,
Cape Of Good Hope and other points Sew
enteen OF the twenty-one occultations were
observed here The remainder were OBJ
scured by clouds.
A report of the observations made will
be forwarded to DR.. Baeklund, and from
all the data he will be able TO determine
the exact scientific value Of the eclipse,
which is chiefly to coTroborate the knowl-
edge already acquired by other methods
regarding the semi-diameter of the moon
An eclipse similar in condition 10 that of
last night was observed in 1854 and again
on January 2S, 1883.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
SUPREME COURT WORK
AT A STANDSTILL
Judge Cole the Only NemDer of the
Bench at the City Halr-Grand
jury to Resume lWo-k.

Work in all the branches of the Supreme
standstiil. Chief Justice Bingham and
Associate Justice Cox are still confined to
their homes by illness, and ii is not prob
able that they will return 10 the bench
this week. Justice Cole was the only
member of the bench who was at the City
Hall today. and by previous announcement
heard motions in Circuit Court No. l.
The grand jury will resume it's work to-
morrow and make its final presentment on
Saturday. So far as the district attorneys
Office is concerned, its work is balanced up
TO date, and with the exception of the trial
of Frank II. Miles, who is charged with
embeZlement. there is no unfinished busi-
ness TO be carried over. At present there
is only one prisoner, Charles Goldberg
charged with hOusebreaking, in Jail await
ing sentence And. so far as the business
of Criminal Court No. / is concerned, the
disposition of this matter is all which
would require the presence of Chief JUS
tice Bingham on Friday.
Beginning next week however. there
will be rush of business in both the
Criminal Courts. 1t is expected that the
Supreme Court of the United States will
hand down an opinion in the Strathers
murder case on Monday or Tuesday, and
no matter what its decision is, it will war
rant District Attorney Davis in putting on
trial the eight prisoners in Jail awaiting
trial on the charge of murder In the
event that there is any further delay by
the United States Supreme Court in the
Strathers case it is believevd that an eff
fort will be made TO resume the trial of
| Frank II. Miles, and also to call 10 trial
the members of the Knights of Labor who
| are under Indictment for conspiracy under
| the antitrust law.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
CITY BREVITIES.

1t was announced at meeting OF the Building
Trades Council last night that the report of the
delegate 10 the convention of the National Build
ing Trades Council, held in Kansas City, would be
presented al the meeting TO be held next Tuesday
night.
Judge Kimball has ordered that the baiiiiT he
promptly on hand hereafter when the van brings
prisoners from the various precincts to the police
court. Ii is hoped that this precaution will avail
10 prevent repetition OF the escapes that have
recently occurred
An entertainment is to@sbe given al Odd Eel
lows Hall on the evening Of january L. for the
benefit of a defense fund for the several members
of organized labor who under Indictment
for conspiracy. A meeting 1.-THE Federation of
Labor was held last night in furtherance of the
performance
reunion Of the class of '9S Central High
School, was held at the Hotel Majestic. Columbia
Heights, last evening. Officers selected for the
ensuing year are: President, W. @. Stuart; first
vice president, Miss Alice Ruff; second vice presi
dent Miss n Castell; secretary, MisssI.ola Evans;
treasurer, S. W. Began.
On Thanksgiving Day, while all on the Gov
ernment ship Fern were busy watching a boat
race, some one made way with a revolver belong
ing on board. couple of days ago Detective
Helan observed a revolver hanging in a saloon.
lie recognized il as Government property and yes
terday in the police court it was shown that the
weapon was stolen and had been pawned TO the
bartender in the establishment where il was
found
Analostan Council, Royal 4rcanum, has elected
the following officers. TO serve the ensuing year,
Regent Capt. J. b. Morton. vice regent II. o.
Nettleton; past regent, NJ. A. Tolson; orator, d.
+. baltimore: chaplain, A. II. Fiegenbaum; see
retary, b. A. Bean; collector, S. C. Brown; treas
urer, j. B. Moses; guide, G. NJ. Copenhaver; war
den, A. Rosenthal; sentry, l.. Mautner; repre-
sentative to grand council, e. F. Keefer; alter
nate representative, L. A. Goodwin, and trus-
tee, ii. E. Anderson. SO -s's'' ---
The Johns Hopkins clce Banjo and Mandolin
| Clubs gave concert ut the National Rifles Ar
mory last night, which cqualed anything of the
kind heard here this season. Solos were rendered
by Messrs. Taylor, Lindley, Tlrnbull and Clu.
mer. A large number of society leaders were
present, among them Mesdames Boardman, Lei
ter. Vance, Chatard, McComas, German, vicomp-
tess De Sibour, Countess d,Eseterhazy, Mrs. Pa.-
ten, Mrs. Mclean, Mrs. Westinghouse and 9th
ers. large party Of Baltimorcahs were present
The evening times., 1898-12-28
ANOTHER DOCTOR.
Coffee May Agree With Some PeO.
PIE ana Not With Others.

Coffee May Agree With Some PeO-
PIE ana Not With Others.
Until year asc. was most invct
crate coffee drfnker.
-~.e always assiduousy abstained
from all other forms of stimulants, inciud-
ing tobacco, and hence could easily. local
ize the cause for the numerous abnormal
symptoms / became subject to. ! grew
nervous and irritable, became easily ex-
cited and experienced decided loss OF
memory, together with many other symp-
toms, indicating an unduly stimulated
nervous system. My appetite was poor,
sight deficient, bowels irregular. Like
thousands of others. could not bring my
self TO believe that my favorite beverage
was the cause of my abnormal conditions.
About year ago package of Postum
Cereal came to my Office, and concluded
to try it. l was very much disappointed
with the trial, the liquid being light-col-
ored, weak and insipid. 1t lacked the
strong flavor / had been SO long accus-
toned to.
l. concluded, however. 1 would have
to cultivate taste for it, and hence per-
sisted In drinking the almost tasteless
mixture for several weeks, until finally
became disgusted with 1t and quit it, I
noticed, however. an improvement in my
nervous symptoms.
Shortly after this my attention was call
ed to your specific announcement as to
the length Of time the mixture should boil.
l took the subject up again. following the
directions explicitly. and the result was
truly gratifying. The color. the aroma,
the taste and everything Except the nerve
racking stimulanD was there, and l was
completely satisfied. The nervous symp-
toms entirely went, and all other abnor-
NAL conditions vanished The experience
in my own case naturally led to con-
clusion as to the cause OF the disorders
with many of my patients. and l have had
occasion in numerous cases to insist upon
the abandonment of coffee entirely and
the substitution of Postum Food Coffee,
with highly gratifying results.
DR.. Geo. w. Hoglan, 113 E. Long St,
Columbus. Ohio.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
THE LAST WILL OF
EDWARD FITZGERALD

The will of Edward Fitzgerald, dated
March ii last, was filed today. The de-
ceased names the Rev. ]. P. Moran, of ST.
Dominic's Church, executor, and to the
pastor of the church leaves $500. He also
bequeaths $500 to Mrs. Eugene Sullivan, a
niece of his wife.
The remainder of his estate is left to his
widow during her life. Upon the death of
Mrs. Fitzgerald the property is to be held
in trust by the executor for the benefit of
Maurice Fitzgerald and John Mulvahill.
respectively, son and grandson of the de-
cpaSa6
The evening times., 1898-12-28
THE ALPHA MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,

Incorporated under the laws Of the District Of
Columbia,
Has been organized to benefit the citizens Of
Washington and IS ready TO enroll members
The members are ehNrged five (s5) dollars peg
y ar for membership
This men bership entities you 10 the services
81 physician or surgeon as the case may
quire and 10 all necessary medicines and surgical
appliances for that year free Of charge.
This fee Of five (s5) dollars covers the head OF
the house. II the head Of the house is mani
IL will cost Is cents per year. each, for his wife
and children. Thus, il a man becomes q member
and he has 4 wife and three children, il viii
cost six $50 dollars for one year iOE the entire
family. 20.
The association will employ the best Physicians
fTom both schools. Homeopathic and Allopathie,
and you may have your choice You may visit
the Physicians cfice. or telephone one Of tha
Physicians and the Physician will visit you az
your home
The best OF everything in the way OF incidents
and appliances will be used and prompt and en-
cieDt service given. it will inHre TO the As
scciaiion's credit and benefit to have prompt
service, which it guarantees.
You ar. entitled TO call and see tie Physician
as often as you desire, have him call on you
as often as needed without any extra charge
whatever. YoJ are in full benefits as soon as
your certificate Is issued VII you sign as
member
For further information apply at the ONCE Gf
6I5 Z st. n. w.
J. II. ELLIS, Manager.
Cfice Hours-s:so a. m to ?. m, Washing.
to7, ID. C.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
THE PHI DELTA PHI
FRATERNITY IN SESSION
SIXTH GENERAL CONVENTION
Proceedings of the Opening Days
MeetinE-Objects of the AssO-
citation.

The sixth general convention of the Phi
Delta Phi fraternity met this morning in
the red parlor Of the Ebbitt. The member
ship of the fraternity is confined exclu-
sively to the legal profession and to law
students Of the various universities.
The object of the organization is the pro-
motion of higher standard of professional
schools and the profession at large. Num-
bered among fs membership are some OF
the most prominent public men of this
country, including Mr.. Chief Justice Mel
Vile W. Fuller, Mr.. Justice Har-
Ian, Mr.. Justice Brown, Mr.. Justice
Brewer, Theodore Roosevelt, Judge Holmes
of Boston, Ashley NJ. Gould, Arthur p.
Greeley and A. A Birney.
The national officers of the fraternity
are: President Hon. George Mills Rogers;
vice president Harrison Musgrave; secre-
tary and treasurer, George A. Katzenber-
ger; council, Hon. George Mills Rogers,
Benjamin S. Cable. William Brown, jr..
Charles W Lucas, George A, katZenberger.
The following schools and universities
were represented at this mornings ses-
sion:
Law School. of Columbian University,
Washington, ID! G.; Yale University, Har-
ward University. Chicago College of Law.
Lake Forest University; Law School of
| Columbia College, New York city; Cornell
University, Wesleyan University, New
York University, University of Buffalo,
Northwestern University Law School,
Washington University, Law School of the
Cincinnati College. University of Michi-
gan, University of California, University of
Minnesota, Law School of Upper Canada,
Union University University of Oregon,
Ohio State University, University of Penn
sylvania, University of State of Missouri.
Boston University, State University of
; Iowa, University of Wisconsin, University
of Nebraska and the University of Vir-
ginia.
In the absence of the president and vice
president, who will not arrive until to-
night, the convention was called to order
by the secretary, George a. katZenberger.
The only business transacted was the
reading OF the annual report of the coun-
cil an exhaustive review OF the work ac-
complished during the year.
After the reading and adoption of the
report the convention adjourned until 7:3O
O'Clock this evening.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
WEEKLY REPORT OF
THE HEALTH OFFICE
Deaths Reported Last Week, 115, as
Against 11S the Week Previous.
Eight Victims of the Grip.

Deaths Reported Last Week, 115, as
Against 11S the Week Previous.
Eight Victims of the Grip.
The following report was issued by the
Health Office today: The mortality in
the District during the past week was rs
as against 11S in the week previous. OF
the decedents 81 were white and IS COL
ored The death rates for each thousand
of all the population was 21.34. For the
whites the rate was 1919 and for the
colored 2S12. The prominent diseases
prevalent were grippe, ending fatally in 8
cases, and pneumonia in 10 cases. Deaths
from disorders of the nervous system de-
clined from 15 in the former week to IL
and those of the kidneys from II to Z.
In mortality from acute lung attacks
there was rise from 20 20 25. There
were fatal cases of typhoid fever, and
one from diphtheria, the other contagious
or infectious diseases being in abeyance.
At the close of last report there were lis
cases of diphtberia under treatment in 81
premises. During the week eighteen new
cases were reported and forty three were
released from quarantine, leaving 81 cases
in isolation in 62 premises.
Of scarlet fever there were 127 cases in
109 premises under observation at the
close of last report. During the week %
new cases occurred, and 81 were discharg-
ed from treatment, leaving lis with warn
ing cards in 90 premises.
The mean weather conditions for the
week were: barometric pressure, 1886;
temperature of the air 3S degrees, and
relative humidity 81. The rainfall was
1.20 inches, with northeasterly winds, with
six cloudy days, four of which were
characterized by thick fog and extreme
dampness. The highest point reached by
the thermometer was 54 on the 18th in
stant, and the lowest was 25 on the same
day.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
THINGS THEATRICAL.

James O'Neili was seen last night at the
Academy OF Music in his much exploited
and great praised personation of the title
role in 'sVirginius." The star appeared to
distinct advantage, giving portrayal at
once intelligent, conscientious, earnest
and forceful. He was ably supported by
Minnie Radcliffe and company which in
cluded Edward Breeze, Mark Ellsworth,
Frederick Hartley and Kate Fletcher
Monte Cristo" will be the bill tonight
with the new play, When Greek Meets
Creek underlined for tomorrow.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
Marria-e Licenses.

Marriage licenses were Issued today to George
II. PochbTam and Anna l.. Isaac, Baltimore, Md.
Charles G. Perry, Charleston. s c., and Virginia
Palmer. Fairfax. Va; William Fl. Jones. and Ma
tilda Bias; George II. Richardson and Alice Mad
Kate c. Sellers. George Richards and Francis
Mills Frank s. Collins and Cora Grace Boggs.
Upton Roberts and Cordelia Gross, Baltimore, Md.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
Public Installation of oaicers.

The public installation of officers of General
William F. Barry Garrison No. 1856, end Admi.
raj David ID. Porter Garrison No. 2s, Of the
Regular Army and Navy Union. L. s. A. will
take place IN Stanley Hall. u. :. Soldiers Home
D. c. ON "Wednesday evening. January T. 1890.
followed by grand hail. Installation ceremo.
mics commence at 7:30 o'clock: dancing at s
Music VIII he furnished by Prof. Meyrette's Or
chestra.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
To Be n Mounted Policeman,

The Commissioners today approved the rec
ommendation of Major Sylvester that Policeman
Patrick Creagh be mounted, vice John Roland.
dismounted, the order to so into effect January
L 1890
The evening times., 1898-12-28
Sons of the American Revolution

The annual banquet of the District of Coluni.
bia Society, Sons of the American Revolution,
will be held at Rauschers this evening at z
O'Clock. Among those who have been invited
10 attend and speak are: Hon. William p FRYE
Of the Peace Commission; Hon. w. j. Calhoun
and CANT. r d. Rradfnrd. l. : v
The evening times., 1898-12-28
Dining Car seryice-southcru Rail.
way

The dining car service on both of the
Southern Railways through trains. leav-
ing Washington ll:15 a. m. and l0:4s d.
m daily facilitates the movement of
through travel to the South and South
west. The only complete and frst-class
dining car service South. de14-wed-tf
The evening times., 1898-12-28
coIumhia Athletic clnh.

The annual meeting of the Columbia Athletic
Club will be held in the gymnasium of the club
house on Wednesday, January IL, 1890, at D.
m, for consideration of reports OF the officers
and board of governors.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
New Years Receptions.

Notwithstanding the efforts of the temperance
union. wine viii be served at almost all the New
Year receptions. OF course, such occasions it
is essential that the wines should be Of the best
James Tharp. sl2 Street, is selling some very
fine imported wines and liquors at wonderfully
reasonable prices For punch there is nothing 10
equal the celebrated Berkeley Rye. 1t has a
favor that the most high-priced whiskies Cannot
improve upon it, and yet it is only 81 for fun
quart
The evening times., 1898-12-28

90f1 nm Drink and Drug Inebriates re-
Juu uUu stored by the Keeiey Cure. Au.
tboriIed Institutes, 2lI North Capi.
fol st.. Washington. D. c.. and Greensboro, N q
nite confdential,y. lett
The evening times., 1898-12-28
Clearing Out the Little Gifts.

OU en this week. New Yer hand and there
three presents list that didnt
This absolutely the end for the
holiday There's chance rid of 'em And
have the bother OF
when merchandising taking mite time and
It's And likewise fearful
reduction We lifting profit off prices
destined for spirited attacks This the things
scoong:
The sterling dressing SOC
The evening times., 1898-12-28

Cali for Heurich's. demand Heurich's, and Sc
to it that you get Heurichs.
The evening times., 1898-12-28
At the Busy Corner
At the Busy Corner
LOO New Shirt Waists, Al ~
Worth Up to $500 UIO

YELL clear em fell sweep They
M waists No else III doubt if
v the and-has anything like 'em They the
that will be during the coming Spring and Sum-
We tod about leaving
another city letting had
what the fabrics thread him. Well
left There three lots Now we've geuealei
These
grades and and gingams Beautiful
by tasteful banys Tie very
what wearing Tie
show this strongly than anything else. Now the
lowest wholesale o S A.
the able the
garment they'll sell matches Of the finest Ia
s. You take your unreserred pick EEHA
nf ~
The evening times., 1898-12-28

All sorts of novelties such as salve
boxes and trays of various sorts and jewel
caSes-little klick-knacks that sold 1uC
at 15c, l9c and 25c can go for...... IV
Then we've taken all the fancy bonbon
boxes and the dainty pun boxes and the
various salves. that sold during the holi-
day season from 25c to 39c, and 1uC
you can have these for............. IL
There are just Ill fancy penholders left
from the two lots that sold last week at
l9c and &c respectively. These are just
like the ones the jewellers get as
high as see for You can have 'em 19c
AOl
Various sorts of jewel and puff boxes,
that were marked 59c and e9c and QuC
75c, can go for. JJ
A few sets of sterling silver fruit knives
are still left. They are arranged six
in box. We sold EN- for q %
VOW. O..-..-....,--.---.-..-.. .-...-.-..... WV
The evening times., 1898-12-28

The sterling silver dressing table handles that sold
mong em you'll find shoe hooks and shoe horns and nail
files AMI cutce knives aid hair curriers' and ink
and save boxes and paper cutters and botters aud sill
verhanded darners-are yours-f you want 'em--at
actly half PRICE,.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-21
Personals CuIIed From Exchanges.

Miss Irene Kippax, of Columbia,
and the Misses Tunnel and Mr..
Ballanfant, of Culleoka, are with
the family of Mrs. w. A. L. Cox.
Miss Henrietta Lazarus, of Column
bia, Mrs. Lawson White, Of Column
bia, and Mrs. w. H. Joseph, of Rock
wood, paid The News office an APP
preciated call this morning. Miss
Lazarus and Mrs. Joseph are visit
ors taking in the sights while the
Odd Fellows are in session. Mrs
White is the representative of the
Rebekah lodge at Columbia.-Chat-
tanoOga News.
Willie and Albert and Misses
Laura and Bessie Erskine have re-
turned from Columbia, Tenn.-Mem-
phis COmmercial-Appeal.
Hon. J. w. Fry, of the State
Democratic Committee, and also
nominee for tloater from Maury,
Williamson, Giles and Lewis coun-
ties, was here to-day. He has no
opposition and probably will have
none.-Franklin Special to the
American.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-21
Ridley Sale Confirmed.

Chancellor Alternately this week
confirmed the sale of the Will Rid
lev place near Mt. Pleasant, to
Messrs. E. and s. Strudwick, of
Richmond, Va, and John Car.
penter, of Columbia, the amount OF
the transfer aggregating the con-
siueration of $52, 450, one-half of tue
purchase money being paid in cash.
The purchasers bought the land fol
phosphate mining, and will at once
proceed to build plant and branch
road 70 the mines. The land
brought about S75 per acre.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-21
R0SEN THAI.
DEATHS HARVEST.



On last Saturday, at the home of
her mother, Mrs. NJ G. Corpier,
near Mooresville, the spirit of Miss
Lula Belle Corpier passed from
earth and entered into peace eternal.
Deceased had been in i'll health for
some months, and death, though
cruel and sad in appearance, came
as a sweet messenger from heaven
on the wings of love, to relieve her
sufferings and take her pure, young
soul from its temple of clay to dwell
forever with the redeemed of earth
in the beautiful palace of God.
Short though her stay on earth, her
life had been one of sunshine and
love, and many warm friends, who
became endegred to her by her gen
tie manners and kind disposition,
will look back upon her few short
wears with feeling of deepest love
and admiration.
Miss Corpier was young lady of
much talent, especially in the way
of literary work, and her verses have
been admired by many. She re-
Gently had published little volume
of her poems under the title of
Dreams and Realities"
The funeral services were con
Quoted Monday afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock in the First Methodist
Church of this city, by Revs. 7. G.
Ragsdale and d. q. Kelley, and the
interment was in Rose Hill Gene
terry. Deceased leaves surviving
her a mother, to whom the deepest
sympathy is extended in her sad be
reavement.