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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
THE LUNAR ECLIPSE,
satisfactory Scientific Results of OBJ
seryation Were Lacking.

The almost total eclipse of the moon
which occurred Saturday night between The
hours of and 10 o'clock was closely OBJ
served at the United States naval observa-
tory, Georgetown Heights. While the en-
tire surface OF the moon was apparently
covered, there was enough Of a rim left 10
largely defeat The accomplishment of any
satisfactory scientific results The naval
scientists, however, made observations OF
the occultation of eighteen of the faint
stars that lay IN the path of the shadow,
and the results viii be compared with
those of similar observations made in diff
ferent parts of the world. The eclipse was
not given much Importance and for that
reason there was no concerted effort at OBJ
serVation among astronomers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
The johnson school,

10 tie Editor OF The Evening Star:
Inc johnson School on Grant and School
streets, Mt. Pleasant, is again under the
ban of disease, aid more than twenty chill
dren are down with some kind of fever.
supposed to have been contracted from their.
Vls1tsto this building. Lately experts have
been investigating the sanitary condition of
sewer heating and airing of the school
building Now, my opinion is that the
source of danger lies outside. All these
poor excuses for streets leading to The
school are only mud holes in the tr1lest
sense OF the word. After any rain these
mud holes turn into mud lakes The chill
uren going to school have to wade through
the mud and dirt. Is it any wonder chit
dren get sick sitting for hours crowded in
the school room with mud-soaked shoes
ana skirts? 1T seems to me an almost crimi-
nal neglect in which this section is left in
paVements. Only surface draining. no
sewer traps, although sewer is IN the
street. only mud holes. fed year in Year
out with Stagnant water. Any business
man would be held in contempt to keen his
place in such a shameful state of mud and
dirt as this school property is Further
more, both School and Grant streets are
provided with sewer and water, but permit
the impertfnent question: Why is it that the
argus eyes of the police and health depart-
ments do not perceive that several houses
any sewer connection, but that the drain
age of these houses and stables goes ad
hbitum into the street? Around the school
several stables cont aiming horses and COW;
are located, but without proper sewerage
CARL HOFFMAN,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The senior class of the National Uni
versity Law School held its first smoker
Saturday evening at Faber's Hall Mr..
Dean Swift acted as POSTMASTER in the
absence of Mr.. Green, the president of the
class. and called upon every one for a
speech. The members responded generally.
The following were present: G. E. Fowler,
G. +. Hawaii. R. D. Chase, Chas. t Grout,
Edwin s: Hege, Harrison Nesbft, Gus A
Sehult, w. B. DENLY. II. Coope. Dean Swift.
Z. H Brush j. A. F. Esslinger, B. A.
Lewis. S. d. Scudder. Otis C. Gossage, B.
n. Kohler, H. B. Dodge, E. West A H.
/. Simms. J. w. Wilson, J. b. Reed, w.
Iessup. E. c. Roots, E. C. Meridith. c. Nc
Kercher. L. H. LaChance, E. F. Holbrook,
J. K. Palmer. E. NJ. Stockton, Alex N
Breckenridge, W. E. Richardson and 0. B.
Dowel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
work Among the Blind.

NJ. F. e Cleaveland. president of the
association to Promote the Education and
Employment OF the Blind, spoke on the
subject Of work among the blind people Of
the United States last night at Metropoli-
:an NJ L Church Mr.. Cleaveiand has been
in The city for some time IN the interest of
local branch of the general association.
Rev. III. y. Couden. the blind chaplain Of
the House OF Representatives, also spoke
ON The subject Misses A. D. Murray and
T. Louise Pattison. and Mr. II. r. ".
Miles. talented young blind people. rem
dered a musical program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
ANNUAL ELECTIONS,
district Organizations Choose Officers
for Ensuing Terms


hheanpment No. %, L.. V. L., held its
annual election Thursday evening last, with
the following result: Stanton Weaver. colo
mel; A b. Mackenzie, lieutenant colonel;
Jacob Persinger. major; Byron ". Bonney,
quartermaster; DR.. VIM H H. Price sur
geon; Rev. Ira Brashears, chaplain: Nano-
leon Gates officer of the day, and I.emual
Adams trustee. Public installation will
occur January IL
The following have been elected as Off
GERS OF Scott Council, No. AS, National
Union, for the ensuing year: President.
James n. Sparks; vice president. Geo, s
livingston; speaker, B. DeK- Sampseli;
secretary John II. Bell; financial secretary.
-. +. Chase; treasurer, W. w. Case; chan
lain, G. A Gilliland; usher, Chas. B. wise:
Sergeant-at-arms, r. L. Whitcomb: door
keeper, VIM. w Bailey; trustees, Geo. M.
Moore, J. p. Matthews and H Weber; dele
gates to cabinet, James P. Burrill and John
h Bell; delegate to Immediate Relief As
sociation, Charles Reed; delegate to D. g.
f. Ben Societies, James P. Matthews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
GREAT DISTRESS IN PERSIA.
The Poor May Face Starvation on Ac-
count Of the Price OF Tread.

United States Minister Bowen in Persia
informs the State Department that great
distress prevails in Persia in consequence
of the high price of bread, putting il be-
yond the means Of the poor. He says the
situation is growing worse every day, and
that the prospects are that the poor will be
face to face with starvation during the en-
tire winter. American missionaries cannot
obtain bread enough for their servants or
for the schools and hospitals under their
care.
Minister Bowen asks that the situation
be made known to the American people.
with the suggestion that contributions Of
money be sent by draft on the Imperial
Bank of Persia at Teheran, made payable
10 the order of Rev. Lewis l.. Esseistyn
senior American missionary, who Will use it
for the relief of the suffering poor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRA
sss iha 4CiE-;.. -s7afjG4f.s nj =
-'- 10. .-- = Ef.s'5,- = = E:rg.e-rlt.- r.-
Postponement of the Meeting of County
Board of Supervisors
Question of Bonding the County in
Interest of Good ROads-Gen-
era1 News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 701 King st.
IRell Telenhnna No 1Qfil

NIell leltpIlOlie NO lUOj,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 49, 1899.
The meeting of the board of supervisors
for Alexandra county, which was set for
this afternoon, has been postponed until a
day yet to be decided upon. The principal
matter to be brought before the board is
the arrangement for submitting to popular
vote the question of bonding Alexandria
county for $150O0O. A bill recently passed
the state Legislature authorizing this action
in the interest of better public thorough
fares.
1t is expected that the matter, when pre-
scented, will attract large vote, for, al
though there is much concern respecting
better county roads, it is said many are
opposed to the measure.
Pastor to Resign.
Rev ]. Ernest Thacker of the Second Pres
byterian Church has announced to his con-
gregation his favorable consideration of a
call from the Second Presbyterian Church
of Norfolk, Va The matter will receive at
tention at a congregational meeting We'd
nesday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Thacker has been pastor of the
LEGAL church for about three years, having
been called from a charge in Louisville,
KY, to succeed the Rev. Theron II. Rice.
Agricultural and Industrial Meeting.
Arrangements have been made for a
meeting of the Agricultural and Industrial
Fair Association of Northern Virginia to be
held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in
the rooms of the Business Mems League.
Representatives are expected from Alex
andria. Fairfax and Prince William coun-
ties and the city of Alexandria. The ques-
ton of where the proposed fair grounds
snail be located will come up for decision.
II Is understood that a lot in or near Alex
andria will be selected.
General and Personal.
Funeral services over the remains of
Samuel Redman. who died Saturday, took
place this morning att10 O'Clock from the
late home of the DECEASED, in New Alex
andria Rev. J. H. Butler of the First Bap-
tlst church OBLIGATED. Idnterment was made
in Bethel cemetery. Deceased was con-
federate veteran, having served during the
civil war in the 9th, Virginia Regiment He
was sixty-two years of age~
Mayor Simpson disposed Of the following
cases In the police court "this morning:
Charles Shankfn, JOHN Jordan, Russell
butcher, John Green and Robert Webster,
an colored. were arraIgnedsito answer the
charge OF shooting crap.s Airline of So was
imposed In each case. William Kelley,
charged with assaulting BERTHE Givens, was
assessed So. The charge of disorderly con-
missed. - 81
Traffic over the Washington. Alexandria
ana mount vernon railroad was interrupt
eo iast evening by the derailment of a
northbound train near Spring Park, just
north or Alexandria. The tracks had be-
come ioosened by the action of water and
were caused to spread, throwing the trucks
oM a #recking train sent out from Four
was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
entertainment for the Blind.

Entertainment for the blind viii be af
forded at Congressional Library by persons
named on dates given: Monday 1todayl,
Mrs Jessie Pearson; Tuesday, Decem-
Der 49, Mrs. Mary Lawton; Wednesday, De-
cember 90 Mrs. Hattie Meade Smith. Miss
Katie Grady (nusicaD: Thursday, Deem
Der 81, Rev. Frank Sewell; Friday, Deem
Der - Mr. Henry c. Ames; Saturday, De-
cernber %, Mr.. Andrew Downing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
No Changes In contemn,.,,o,

Mr. 81. H. Darneille, the District assessor
stated today that no changes have bean
made In his office, neither has he at nres-
ent decided to recommend any. Judging
from the number Of applications filed he
thinks the public must believe he has some
plums to dispense, which, he says. ia NOT
the case, as all appointments are made by
the commissioners. and applications for
appointment should be made direct to tben,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The Monroe street crossing of the Baiti-
more and Ohio railroad in Anacostia. which
has been regarded for long time as dam
gerous to bicyclists and calculated to do
damage to vehicles, has been placed in a
safe condition. request was made to the
District Commissioners that this he dors
and. upon notification, the railroad Corn
pany, 1t is said. had the work performed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
American Medical Eth,..

According to arrangement. the annual ad-
dress Of the president of the Medical So
ciety Of the District, DR.. Samuel c. Busev
will be given under the auspices of the
Washington Academy of Sciences in The
hall Of the Columbian University, 18th ana
The subject of the address will he "A,nSni
can Medical Ethics.' sii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The Secretary of War has ordered a board
of medical officers. consisting of Col. Dallas
Bache and Majors L. A. La Garde and Z.
C. Carter, to meet at the Army Medical
Museum building in this city Jauuaru :;
next for the examination of Capts. VIM,
j. Wakemaa, VIM. Stephenson and Adrian
S. Polhemus for promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Legion of Loyal Women.

There will be an adjourned meeting of
the Legion Of Loyal Women held this
evening at 7:3O o'clock, in Legion Hall, at
which it is expected every member will be
present, as arrangements will be made for
New Year day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Lady slirbt,xJn

Mrs. j. f. Davenport, who resides at the
Varnum Hotel. was thrown from Metro
poiitan car at It'll street and Florida ave-
nue. saturday and slightly injured. She was
taken to tho hotel In a carriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Cant. shufeldt De,.,,.a

Capt r. w. Shufeldt, T. s. A., retired
has been enjoined by the War Department
from leaving the limits of the department
OF the east until action has been taken in
divorce suit now pending against him in
the civil courts Of Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Books for Christnas.

A ehoics Christmas gift Is a book, and
those who intend to delight their friends
slth this kind Of present will be glad to
know that the splendid collection Of holiday
books at Brentano's, Pennsylvania ay.,,,.
and 11:h street. is being offered at .waan-
ing reductions from publishers, nrcs. =,
sooltlon 70 books, this house. a. is wall
novelties. anu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The Spanish government has formal,
recognized General Ciprisno Castro a.
president Of the republic Of Venezuela.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

Former Representative James N p,a-
cock. for twenty years democratic leader
In New Jersey. died at his home in White
House. y. j.. yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
INSISTS ON BEING
CALLED MRS. FAIR
Mrs. Craven SnubS an
Acquaintance.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN RAFAEL. July 24-The mission OF
Mrs. Nettie Craven to this city Is no"
definitely known. in spite of her endeaFor
to keen her object secret. Mrs. craven
is not only seeking evidence TO bolster up
her claim for a share of the an Ihtl-
lions but she asserts with supreme Ooti
fidence that she will ultimately win IN the
courts
Mrs. Craven is registered at the Marin
Hotel as Mrs. N R. Fair and has IN
structed Proprietor Schneider 70 permit
nobody to send up card addressed III
any other fashion. Schneider mas proved
a faithful servant in this respect. ms
morning a gentleman ana Two lduieS
walked into the hotel office, where Mrs.
CraI,an hanDened to be sitting. One OF
+bo ladies walked up to Mrs. Craven ana
remarked: 49,,
remember me.
Rising to her feet. Mrs. Craven froze
the lady with a glare and answered:
"No madam: 1 do not remember YOU
but shouId be pleased if in the future
YOU would ADDRESS me oS my
name of Fair" ,,o-,+ +i1,
IRON ron 'ng IIIrn0se of Mrs. Fair at San
Rafael was revealed this morning When
ehe went across the street to cigar store
conducted by JeIinskg ara Fair as1ep 4eInsKV ii
I. soiS ii he did not, and was then asked if
he thought a photograph would assist hlm nm
in recoiiecting if Fair was ever In the
S'"7S3 You see.' said Mrs, Craven. once nee
when was staying the hotel lr1nfinp Win MT;
I inr a. Of a different brand from the kind
f,saT 6e usGaly Ga y Smoked. asked him where
he got it and he said at store a across o da tne
r,e,,3erober This occurrence. for something
frnnortant depends upon IL.
With the concluding words I'll that drd she MTs Was
Sra,,an 1eft the store Returning in
few minutes she cautioned the cigar dealer
to be sure not to say anything 70 any
otpuS bnr hacause her steps were being
continually dogged by detectives.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
BOY SAYS HE SAW
GEORGE SAXTON KILLED
Stood on the Porch and Witnessed
Mrs. George Fire the Shot,
Then Ran AWAY.

CHICAGO, July 2.-Evidence which
might have had an important effect on
the trial of Mrs. Anna George at Canton.
Ohio, for the murder of George D. Saxton,
brother-in-law of President Mckinley,
last October. came to light to-day in the
juvenile court.
Russell Hogan, Is years old. who was
brought before the court as Richard
Mcknight, declared that he had witnessed
the shooting and had left home that night
through fear Of being called as a witness
al the trial.
Il was standing right across Lincoln
avenue from Mrs. Althouse's place and
saw Mr.. Saxton on the porch and saw
Mrs. George shoot him. l was afraid they
might do something TO me If l told what
I had seen. so / left home and have trav-
eled all over the country since then" said
the boy, when assured by Judge Tuthill
that nothing would happen to him if he
told the truth. In response to further
questioning young Hogan said that his
father was r. NJ. Hogan, superintendent
of the Aultmdn Manufacturing Company
and we'll known in Canton.
Judge Tuthill directed that the case be
continued till July 26, and instructed Pro-
baton officer Kelsey to communicate
with Mr.. Hogan at Canton regarding the
boy who claims to be his son. The boy
is bright-looking and told his story in an
unassuming manner. He was brought be-
fore the court on a charge of disoTderly
conduct.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Several California Postmasters Are
Appointed.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-The following
California Postmasters were appointed to-
day: A F. Aldrich, at Blake, San Ber-
nardino County, vice E. L. McDonough,
resigned; X g. Bester, Murton, San Di-
ego County. vice Dana A. JUICE, resigned !;
Patrick Brown, Somerville, Contra Costa
County. vice B. O. Clifford resigned.
Army orders: Private Joseph Murphy,
Company B, Nineteenth United States In
fantry. Presidio, is transferred to the
Third Cavalry.
First Lieutenant Robert B. Cramer.
Thirty-fourth Infantry, United States
Volunteers on completion of temporary
duty assigned him in this city, will pro-
son to Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler,
United States Volunteers, for duty.
Captain Charles B. Ewing, assistant
surgeon, is relieved from further duty at
Fort Brady, Mich, and will proceed to
San Francisco and report in person to the
commanding general, Department of Cal
ifornia, for assignment to duty with
United States Cavalry upon it's arrival.
Private Joseph d. Sweet Company NJ,
Third United States Infantry, now sup
posed to be at Manila, 2. l.. will be dis
Charged the service of the United States
by the commanding officer of his station.
The teegraphic instructions of July IS
transferring Private Peter McGloin, Light
Battery c, Third United States Artillery
Presidio to the Signal Corps, are hereby
Pensions: California-Original-
A Ralston Chico IS; George l.. Stoddard.
Soldiers Home, Los Angeles, Sc; Charles
l.. Metzger, Alameda, IS. Original widows,
etc.-Sarah Johnson. Azusa, s.
Oregon -Original-Edward Thayer, Ore
gon City, IS.
gton-Original-Isaac H. Kean,
Sumner, IS; John B. Purcell, Pomeroy, Sc.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
ADVERTISEMENTS.

When the little loved one is sick, when
its brow is feveTed. its pulse rapid, its
features pinched with pain and there are
great blue circles under its eyes, the mother
hovers about the bedside, and with anxious
eyes tries to read the meaning of every ex-
preston upon the physicians face.
A woman may save herself almost all of
this worrinent about her children if she
will but take proper care of her wo1uanly
health during the period of CESSATION. A
child born of a mother who is thoroughly
healthy in a wonanly way will almost
unfailingly be healthy and robust. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription acts directly
on the delicate and important organs that
bear the burdens of maternity. 1t makes
them we'll, strong and vigorous. 1t heals
all internal liberation and Inflammation.
1t stops debilitating drains. 1t fits for
motherhood and insures a healthy child.
Thousands of happy mothers have testified
to its merits. No honest dealer will urge
you to take an inferior substitute for the
little added profit it may afford him.
"A lady told me that DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription was good to take when with child,
writes Mrs. Annie Simpson, of No. Is Chclms-
ford Street, Lawrence, Mass. g was suffering
terrible pains, and was unable to get about the
house without being in misery. began taking
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and the FIRST
bottle greatly relieved me. took three bottles
before my baby was born, at which time sui
fered very little The baby has been healthy
since birth and is now three months old and
weighs fifteen pounds When my older child
was born / suffered terribly. don't know how
to thank DR.. Pierce enough"
They don't simply give temporary relief,
but are a permanent cure-Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets for constipation. They
never gripe. One little Pellet" is
gentle laxative and two mild catharic.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
MRS, RICH TO Be
TRIED IN MEXICO
EXtraditiOn of an Amer
lean Woman.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Ell PASO, Tex, July 24.-Mrs. Mat
tie c. H. Rich, charged with having
murdered her husband, John D. Rich,
in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, two months
ago, was formally extradited this aft
ernoon at o'clock and delivered into
the hands of the Mexican authorities
for trial. She protested strongly. but
became resigned when the extradition
warrant was read to her. She wrapped
her shoulders and head in an Ameri-
can flag and entered the carriage with
the officers and was rapidly driven
across the river.
The case of Mrs. Rich has attracted
wide attention, particularly along the
border, where the citizens have pro-
tested against the extradition of any
American citizen to Mexico. The fact
that in this case the citizen is a woman
has greatly intensified the objection to
the procedure.
John D. Rich was the son of a prom
inent banker of Dodge City. Kans., and
cOurted and married his wife in Chi
cago during the Worlds Fair. They
went to Ciudad JuareZ, opposite this
city, six years ago and engaged in mer-
chandizing, she supplying large share
of the capital. They quarreled often
because, it is alleged, Mrs. Rich was
jealous. Two months ago she found
Rich talking with a notorious woman.
Mrs. Rich attacked and severely beat
the woman. Rich came home late, and
during the night was shot while lying
in bed. Mrs. Rich called for a doctor
and a carriage and had her husband
quickly conveyed to a hospital in this
city.
Rich died and left a statement say
ing the fatal bullet was fired from
pistol in the hands of his wife. Mrs.
Rich did everything in her power to
aid in the recovery of her husband and
has protested throughout that she is
not the guilty one. She is soon to give
birth to a child.
The Mexican Government has been
touched to the quick by the comments
on it's methods of dealing out justice
and it's barbarous treatment of prison
ers and has provided Mrs. Rich with
firfe quarters and promises her a
speedy trial. President DiaZ has or
dered special officials from the City of
Mexico to Ciudad Juarez to attend the