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The times., 1898-12-28
WHAT PROF. YOUNG SAW.
He Secured Ten Occultntions In q
List of Thirty.

He Secured Ten Occuitntions In n
List of Thirty.
Princeton, N. J., Dec. 27.-Prof. Charles
A. Young makes the following statement
of the results of his observations of to-
nights eclipse of the moon. The observa-
tions were only a partial success, owing
to interference of haze and flying clouds
AT the two observatories we were able
to get eight or ten out OF a list of thirty
occultations which we should have got had
the weather been favorable. If, however.
other observatories in this country have
been only as fortunate as We, the amount
and value of the matter will be consid
cradle.
mo attempt was made to observe any
phenomena of the eclipse. The NOON s
surface was neither as dark as in 'S4, when
it was entirely invisible to the naked eye,
nor as bright as 1t often is, being per-
fectly clear on'y for a few minutes"
The times., 1898-12-28
Lieut.. Col. Porter Retired.

Lieut.. Col Charles Porter, of the Twenty
second U. S. Infantry, having been found incapaci-
tated for active service by the army retiring
board. his been retired from further duty by
President Mckinley. The following named officers
have been honorably discharged the s.vice:
Capt Abertson V. z. Post, Capt. Herbert
Choynski. Lieut.. Richard s. White, and Capt. s.
" Sanford
The times., 1898-12-28
Granted Leaves of Absence.

T,:s following army officers have been granted
leaves of absence by the War Department: Brig.
Gen. Emerson II. Lscum. Major Benjamin Alvord,
Major Hiram B. Thompson, Capt Andre W.
Brewster, Lieut.. James +. Kelly, Lieut. John P.
Hams, Lieut.. G. ]. Holden, Lieut.. Col. J. G.
Ramsay. Lieut. Bert II. Merchant, Lieut. T. W.
Darrah, Lieut G. NJ. Whitson, Capt. J. N. Porter,
Major S. X. Crawford, Major Charles A. Dempsey,
Lieut.. Col. ". N. Van Horne, Major G. E. Lyon.
and Lieut.. Col. o. H. Falk.
The times., 1898-12-28
WIMoDAUGHsIs ENTERTAINs.

A Large Audience Enjoys n Clever
and Varied Program.
Wimodaughsis held its monthly evening
at home at Wimodaughsis Hall last night.
A large audience of members and their
friends enjoyed the program of vocal and
instrumental music, which had been pre-
pared by Miss Edith P. Dickerson.
Col. Ed Hay delivered a recitation. DR..
Crawford read Russian love poem, Miss
Barnes rendered some enjoyable instru-
mental music, Mrs. Richmond sang a num-
Der of selections, and Mr.. Riordan gave
an exhibition of Indian club swinging. A
dance followed, which ended an enjoyable
evening.
The times., 1898-12-28
For u New Year. .At Home, !,

The Legion of Loyal Women held a
well attended meeting last night. DR..
Power delivered an interesting lecture on
Switzerland and other members rendered
a program of vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. Arrangements were completed for an
.'at home" on New Year Day.
The times., 1898-12-28
A Broker in Life Insurance.

WHY not broker in life
insurance as well as in the
sale of stocks?
1 understand the relative
values of all the companies
and cannot only guide you
right, but will tell you the
truth-all the truth.
l can do better for you than
you can do for yourself-much
better. If you prefer any
company can get for you
the best rates, and without
cost to you.
If you contemplate insur-
ance come and see me.
T. D. HADDAWAY,
Late General Agent N. Y. Life Insur-
ance ompany,
INSURANCE BROKER,
SIG Fourteenth Street.
The times., 1898-12-28

Lieut.. John L. Chamberlain who at the begin
ming of the hostilities with Spain acting as
military attache at the embassy of the United
States in Vienna, Austria, and who was ordered
home and appointed TO the position of chief of
ordnance, with the rank of major, has bern re-
lieyed from his first position by the Secretary OF
War and will continue his duties in the ordnance
departmcnt
The times., 1898-12-28

Mrs. Clement A. Griscom, of Philadel-
phia, will have as her guests next week
the Misses Hay. daughters of the Secre-
tary of State, who will go over to attend
the Griseom ball.
The times., 1898-12-28

Cards have been sent out announcing
the marriage of Mr. John Herbert Osborn
and Miss Elizabeth A. Cannon, Thursday,
December %. At home Thursdays after
January Is, at 1925 Eighth Street
The times., 1898-12-28

Mr.. William H. Fuss, accompanied by
his niece, Miss Maggie Morphia, of 722
Tenth Street southeast, left this morning
for Philadelphia.
The times., 1898-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. William Bruce left yester-
day morning for King George County, Va,
to visit Mr.. Bruce's mother.
The times., 1898-12-28

Mrs. Frank Hume gave a pretty dane
ing party last night for her youngest
daughter. Miss Mabel Hume, and her
school girl friends, Miss Roxy Corlies and
Miss Helen G. Robinson, daughter of Hon.
John B. Robinson, both of Media, Pa,
who are her Christmas guests. The two
parlors; their floors waxed to perfection,
were transformed into ball roop. The
dainty blue draperies and Christmas dec
orations making picturesque setting
for the pretty maids not yet out and
their youthful beaux. many of whom were
home for the holidays from the University
of Virginia, Cambridge and Yale.
Mrs. Hume was assisted in dispensing
her gracious hospitality by Miss Hume
and by Miss Mamie G. Hume, who is
home from Vassar for the Christmas tide
The times., 1898-12-28

Mrs. S. T. Davis, Jr., with her small
daughter, will arrive today at the Belmont
for two weeks visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. a. L. Barber
The times., 1898-12-28

Mrs. ]. Ellsworth Sickels and Miss Sick
els are at the Hotel Chamberlin, Old Point
Comfort.
The times., 1898-12-28
Kin Kings Palace
Hour Sales.

The last of 1898. But the great
est OF the 1t at time when
form Its Office The holiday week has by
lett depleted stock bear evidence intensity
mas trade Broken lots to like dulled tools workman We
can't business freely when they great
And this week the literally repee
they are holiday goods and don't get
case OF next Here's
before easily select gift recpr
cate Every period crowded with magnificent
forget the People bringing
hundreds now and today We'll give opportunity bring
your number up to the required quota.
The times., 1898-12-28

The ladies of the Return German have
invitations out for December 80 at the
Cairo.
The times., 1898-12-28

Mrs. Joseph H. Crawford has invitations
out for Friday evening at o'clock.
The times., 1898-12-28
Wooden Wagons.
SI.25 kind for soc.
S2.co kind for oSc.
$500 kind for SI.4S.
From II to II a. m.

25c ladies' velvet or corduroy 0C
stock collars in all colors for. r..........J
25c and sec tinsel lambrequins, artistic
cushion covers. denim table covers 10C
and art squares Observation-Disclosures. ~
soc and 75c artistic denim table COW
ers, laundry bags and art squares 10C
CSC down sofa pillows, filled with feath-
ers. cretonne covered with floral de- 3QC
sign effect for. Observation-Disclosures. uo
The times., 1898-12-28

Mrs. ]. William Henry will give
o'clock tea Thursday evening, January 5.
The times., 1898-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Dulin gave
a small party for young people last night
in compliment to Mr.. Howard Rhodes, of
Cambridge, who is Mr.. Albert Dulin' S
guest for the Christmas holidays
In addition to dancing the guests were
charmingly entertained by Mr.. Rhodes.
who is gifted with rare musical talent and
who rendered several instrumental selec-
tions with splendid expression and skill.
The refreshment table was fiorally
beautiful with scarlet poinsetta blooms
and the handsome ball room was patrioti-
cally artistic with flags.
The times., 1898-12-28
AN ALL=DAY CLOAK SALE.
G. oI:.., r. S,n -
81 Ladies' Capes, $l.S.

Made of astrakhan cloth-angora fur
trimmed-fuli length and width S1 90
and lined throughout-for .'I.JO
The times., 1898-12-28
$5 and So Capes, s2.9S.

Extra good quality seal plush cape-an
CORA fur trimmed and jet embroidered
full width and ripple and lined 81 QS
throughout-for ....................~G' ~G'JC
The times., 1898-12-28
From If to IL a. m.

39c and soc open work spachtel effect pill
low shams OF, table squares. All 17C
beautiful designs or.-............i IL
SOC bureau scarf, 81 inches long. 1GC
in spachtel effects for. or........... III
25c and 39c kid and bisque dolls. 1Ac
all sizes. dressed and undre5sed, for. 1T
Large cake palm soap for. 1c
Dozen genuine and Gin. whalebones sc
Two dozen hook and eyes for.
sc woven initials for.
The times., 1898-12-28
From 2 to 3 o. m.

From 2 to 3 p. m.
s. 10 and IL 1-2c Ladies F<hite Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs. all sorts, 4HC
Sis and s1.4s Ladies 26-inch Gloria
Silk Umbrellas, covers and tassels. 0QC
steel rods and Paragon frame. for. JO
From 3 to a p. m.
1sc Mems Merino Half Hose. double
heel and toe; full seamless, Inc
IOr
CSC Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing SQC
Sacques all colors, for ~
From A to 5 p. m.
SOC Mems Derby Ribbed Shirts and
Drawers. fleece lined-an sizes 07C
15c Ladies' Fast Black Hose, full, 0c
seamless, all sizes, for. r................. y
The times., 1898-12-28
From I to 2 D. m.

81 Ladies' Percale Wrappers, 1-2 yards
wide, waist lined and handsomely braided;
all sizes and colors. including 3QC
black, for ................ ~
25 to $50 Mems Silk Neckwear, satin
lined, in all shapes and colors; 1Oc
many styles to select from, for.......i ~
The times., 1898-12-28

The chief dancing event of last night
was that given by Miss Fendall, at
Rauscher's. TO the debutantes OF last sea-
son and this, and the young beaux OF So
ciety. together with number of college
students, who are home for Christmas
week.
The guests were received in the pink
parlor annex 10 the ball room by Mrs
fendall, Miss Miller, and The gracefully
pretty young hostess-the latter gowned
in blue gauze. The ball room and pariors
were decorated in Christmas garlands and
holly wreaths, tied with red satin ribbon
and the wall clusters OF electric lights
we're capped with rose pink shades.
Donch's Orchestra, concealed in the palm
embowered music gallery, furnished the
inspiring dance numbers of a program
that opened at $50 and closed at IL.
Among the dancers on the perfectly pol
ished floor were Miss Sartoris, Miss Edith
Davidge Miss Frances o'Reilly, Miss Bes-
sic Glover. Miss Aileen Kerr. Miss Char
lotte Taylor, Miss Julia Scott, Miss May
McGill, Miss Clagett, the Misses Lee. Miss
Peyton. Miss Katherine Craig, Miss Esther
Gordon. Miss Williamson. Miss Handy,
Miss Agnes Peter, the Misses Dunlop, the
Misses Dodge, and Mr.. Bryan Huyck, Mr..
Elma Bacon, Mr.. Ross Perry, Mr.. Gordon
Gordon. Mr.. S. w. McGill. Mr.. P. McGill.
Mr.. Mcdowell. Mr.. David Craig, Mr.. d.
Stuart, Mr.. J. L. Thompson, Mr.. L. Harris,
Mr.. J. Bradley, Mr.. Dunlop. Mr.. ]. Thomp-
son, Mr.. Robert L. Beale, Mr.. Herbert
Agnew, and DR.. Snyder.
The times., 1898-12-28
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
Yesterday Made Happy for
Brides, Buds and Dancers.
TEA AT KENDALL GREEN
The French h-Boone Wedding One of the
Most Impressively Beautiful CeremO-
nies Ever SoIemnized at st. Patrick's-
Miss Fendairs Dance at Rauscher's -
bliss Mabel Hume's Party at Home.

The several hundred guests who attend
ed the tea given yesterday afternoon by
Mrs. Gallaudet to Introduce her. daughter,
Miss Marian Gallaudet, were more taan
repaid for the drive to Kendall Green by
the gracious hospitality of the we.come
which awaited them upon their arrival.
The residence of DR.. and Mrs. Galiaudet,
which is spacious and picturesque man
sion set "a little back from one of the
winding avenues within the college
grounds. responds ideally 10 decoration,
and nothing more beautifully illustrative
OF the spirit of Christmas has bsen seen
this season than the evergreens and holy
branches that embowered its parlors and
wide hall.
Mars Galiaudet, wearing turquoise blue
brocade, was assisted in receiving by Mrs.
Jonn W. Foster, Mrs. Radcliffe and Mrs
Stanley Browne. The debutante who is
stately, fair girl of the true GiOsoAesque
type, was gowned in white ponet de sole
maae with dainty simplicity, the bolice
showing soft touches OF chiaon and bands
enDroldered III pearls. The group oil pret-
" bellies who added their attractions to
hers we're Miss t1oulke the Misses Pierce
MISS McComas, Miss Daisy Wilson, MI. S
Enroll Brown, Miss Greedy, and miss Cop
pei, OF New York, who is a guest OF The
house.
In the tea room poinsetta blossoms added
their scarlet glory TO holy and mist.atoe
and the lights burned under red saades.
Mrs. Gaiiaudet and Miss Gaiiaudet Will
be at home Saturdays until Lent.
The times., 1898-12-28

Underglaze Decorative Eng
lish Porcelain Cups, Saucers
and Plates in royal blue,
brown and sage green color
ings, per set of six QQC
The times., 1898-12-28

The sale of single seats opens Monday morning,
December g. al theater box Office
Prices: Entire orchestra, s.; five rows balcony,
So; balance balcony. $3.50; two rows family cir
Gle, 81; balance family circle. sl50: lower boxes,
seating six. $50; Mezzanine boxes, Nos 1 and %,
seating eight, $50; Mezzanine boxes, seating SIX,
$40; MezzsHine boxes. SEATING i've Ss5.
de3j-tf
The times., 1898-12-28

All Lamps that sold for
sI.I9 to sI.49 will QQC
go at...-......-...... -. OO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
REVIEW OF THE PLAN OF THE
MONETARY COMMISSIONS.

In an open letter 10 Governor Tyler
OF which we publish important extracts,
regret that we cannot publish 1t all,
Mr.. W. r. Trlgg, a representative OF
the Richmond Chamber OF Commerce
has given the salient points Of the plan
Of currency reform proposed by the In
dianapolis Monetary Convention. As an
experienced banker and business man
Of wide range. Mr.. Trigg has brought TO
bear upon this subject both theory and
practice and his conclusions are, We are
glad 20 know in appreciation Of the plan
Of the Monetary Commission.
As he says in his letter, that without
giving tho silver men his support he
gave them his deepest sympathy and aii
who know him will testify that for
years he has denounced the evils Of the
national bank act in connscating credit
evils which were unjustiy laid to the
charge Of tho gold standard and equally
enormously supposed TO be remediabls
by the free coinage of silver.
II is one of the most hopeful signs Of
the times that not only are the Ills
which our people suffer from under the
present banking law appreciated by men
who believe in the gold standard but that
the gold men present plans for relief
which are at once enectual reasonable
and practicable. measures which have
never been presented by the advocates
Of the free coinage Of silver for 1t should
never bc forgotten that the free coinage
Of silver without the correction Of the
bank laws would be but TO dam up that
much more coinage and leave it cut off
from those who need it most.
Tho people who now demand financial
relief could no more get one Of the fifty
cent dollars under the present law than
they can now get the one hundred cent
gold dollar. If our free silver friends
would only understand this We could all
unite i'm having our troubles really re-
li,ved bv an amended banking law.
Mr. Trigg says and We believe that
he IS correct that the proposition of the
indianapolis Monetary Commission VIII
give the relief
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
LEGISLATIVE RECIPROCITY

To the unintiated the matter Of reci-
procity in legislative voting seems rather
remarkable thing The agreement be-
tween members by which a vote for one
measure is reciprocated by vote for an
other bill, irrespective of the bills them
selves strikes the average laymen with
a sort Of anxious sense of insecurity as
far as the acceptance or rejection of a
measure upon its merits is concerned,
and yet to a surprising extent does this
condition of affairs exist.
1t has even been suggested that votes
are now being combined through this
system for certain electoral boards in
some parts Of the state.
We are free to confess that this mat
ter Of exchanging votes or pledging in
dividual support to bill in return for
the support Of some other bill strikes us
as a perversion Of the prime service Of
the lawmaker whose duty it is, as We
conceive Il. to weigh each proposition 10
the best Of his ability. and then TO cast
his vote for what he conceives to be the
best interests Of the Commonwealth.
This may not be the plan adopted by
the practical politician who carries TO a
successful conclusion most private meas
ures, or who defeats general laws which
find no favor in his immediate locality,
but 20 us it seems 10 be the only way
in which 10 injustice is done and the
only plane upon which high-minded men
should travel.
There has been much talk Of late about
this legislative reciprocity, and even to
the selection Of officers for high places
but we consider It a dangerous policy and
trust that it does not flourish to the ex-
tent that it IS currently reported.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
The Primary Bill.
Editor Of The Times;

Editor Of The Times:
Sir;-The bill now under consideration
In our Legislature which has for its OBJ
ject the giving of our citizens a direct
voice I'm the selecting Of our representa-
tycs I'm the Senate Of the United States,
through the medium of party primaries,
and which we regret 10 say was reported
unfavorably By the committee having II
IN charge. is being jealousy watched by
the voters al over the State. our poll
ticians who oppose this just and wise
measure need not deceive themselves by
thinking that the masses of the people
are Indifferent 20 the fate of any measure
tnat gives promise of larger liberty in
directing their own affairs Neneration
for existing methods. nor jealousy OF
their present prerogatives. nor imaginary
dangers arising IN their minds, from the
exercise OF this privilege on the part Of
the people, can justify I'm any degree the
opposing legislators for their antagon-
ism 20 this popular and just measure.
The principle involved. though defeated
at Roanoke. and in the committee re-
Gently by those who seem TO value the
machine" and the preservation OF its
ancient functions more by fear. than
they do the welfare of the party and the
rights of the peOple--lves and will yet
live. deep down I'm their hearts. and will
ultimately triumph. The people cannot
be much longer kept out Of their own.
"The handwriting is on the wall" the
old method has Keen weighed and found
wanting.
Though the soothsayers astrOlogers.
and "wire-pulers" Of these days may
not be able 90 see or TO interpret cor
rectly this message which the unseen
hand OF the people has written upon the
walls of the temple OF Democracy, get it
is there in characters bold. that will
burn and shine down through the years
20 come. so that even he who runs may
read. understand and mistake not.
The free expression of public opinion
by means OF the ballot. is the safety
valve OF popular government. throttle
it u any manner. and conspracies. revo-
buttons. and such expressions Of the pent
up wrath Of tho people will follow as
may destroy the temple Of our liberties
itself. and with IL all those who now rest
secure beneath its roof. The sign OF the
times betoken larger liberties for tho
people. rather than otherwise. and he
who reads them Alright will discover that
this is soon 10 be, indeed, a government
"of the people. by the people and for the
people" or they viii know the reason
why. SALT WATER.
February II, 1909.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15

ma City nearly year ago. The commiv
tee on Postoniccs and Post Roads reius
ed TO report the nomination faVvtsoy
10 the Senate during the last sessiy" a.
Congress. and ~ was not reporter - -
verscly owing 10 the pressure "nlcn 10
President brought on certain meinpeis
OF the committee. -.
Senator Chandler who led the nsns
against Biedccr then. has not cnanben
his views on the question OF his connrina-
ton and Is as Violently opposed 70 ths
selection as he was then.
Tho President has been made aWdF" ~
this condition and only the other day III.
timated TO member OF tho House thas
N IL was necessary he would not senu
the nomination 10 the senate until me
closing DAYS OF this session. al WhiSl
tmc 10 would be too late for it 20 take
adverse action. II rs said that Mother
Nckirlov asked mo President 20 see 70 IT
that good cid brother" Bicdeler was NOT
disturbed from the Office winch be nei -
postmaster OF Oklahoma city. such be-
Ing the case. the President viii neslta.o
long enough before he will allow the sen.
ate 90 defeat the confirmation ~ . man
who was appointed 20 as Office AZ me
request OF his mother. 50 The probaolu-
ties are. unless Senator Chandler can oe
prevailed upon 90 withdraw nis 0pposllC"
TO Bicdolor's confirmation, the nomlna-
ton will not bc sent 20 that body Tor con-
hrmatlon for some time.-Ncw YORK SUM-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
BONES ~ HER FEEr DYING.
Unusual Surgical Case That Attracted
Attention.


Dr. Jacob Michaux recently brought 70
tho attention of the Academy of Medi-
cine and Surgery a surgical case which
has attracted considerable interest az
the hands of several OF Richmond most
prominent physicians.
Several months ago little Hazel
Hicks, no is tho twelvc-year-oid
only daughter OF q widowed mother
who resides m the West End came
home from school and stated that her
heel had panied her severely all day.
The little girls foot began 20 pain her
still more. and Or. Michaux was sum-
moned. ana examined it closely AZ nrst
il was hard TO tell what the cause Of
the pain was, and the physician was
then rather inclined to view that some
spinal trouble caused BE-. There was a.
small gangrene spot just above the risht
ankle, This was not any larger than
ten cent piece The flesh sloughed of 10
the bone which was itself affected.
A little later the bone OF the heels
gave considerable trouble. and upon in-
vestigation lt was found that this part
OF the foot structure was rapidly dying.
Or. Michaux watched The patient close.
ly, ana 10 was decided finally 90 take the
child to the Retreat for the Sick and
operation was performed several we'll
known surgeons were called in TO
examine the case. and az first there was
some disagreement about the cause OF
tho trouble. The most OF the physicians
seemed TO think II was Of a tuberculous
nature. and Dr. Michaux too. is now
inclined 20 this view of the case since
later developments made a reliable dag
nosls more readily determined
one OF the SYMPTOMS that lead 20 the
belief that the case was OF a tuberculous
nature was that the child had a severe
hemorrhage OF the nose, and one OF her
eyes became considerably irritated.
The little girl stood the operation well,
and has been cheerful throughout her
long confinement 10 her bed. She Is all
lowed TO sit up only a short while now
and then
Or. Mchaux is hopeful that he will be
able TO save the other foot. though he
is not able 20 say positively what VIII
be the result OF the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
10 DITORCE DORI.
General Cassius VI. Clay, IT is said VIII
seek Freedom from His child VIZ.

General Ca,sius VI. Clay, IT is said, VIII
seek Freedom from His child WIZ.
LOUISVILLE. KY, Feb. B.-General
Casslus VI. clay stormy career is like
ly 90 include a. divorce suit. A report re-
coived from Richmond to-day safes that
he has at last determined 10 seek Ill
vorce from his child wife, Dora.
Although she returned home few
weeks ago. she remained only a few days
and then went back 10 the home OF her
brother John Richardson. where she IS
now staying. The General has exhausted
every effort 10 win her back, and has de-
cided that they must part forever.
lie has. il Is said. already reduced 10
writing tho main points in his petition.
His ground will be lunacy, the petition
alleging lnat Dora has been drugged BY
members of the vendetta, and Is no lon-
ger herself
fle Will. he declares. never allow her 10
want TOR the necessities Of life.
Those facts were communicated by tho
General TO a personal friend. who made
It public The Richardson's, Dora's rela-
tives. it is said win stubbornly oppose
the divorce proceedings.
Dora knew nothing or her aged nus
Dands determination. She Ia never
moved her personal effects back TO White
Han and while the old General has kept
her supplied with money and food IT has
an along been apparent that be does not
desire her return.-New York Herald